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May 10, 2007
Jane S. Simkins Jane S. Simkins, 83, of Lawrenceville died Monday at home. Born in Boston, Mass., she was a 1945 graduate of Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass. She was a longtime substitute teacher at the Lawrence High School, teaching English and other languages. She was a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in…
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
From the issue of May 10, 2007. ‘Taste’ offered best of Hillsborough To the editor: The 10th Annual "Taste of Hillsborough" brought out the "Best in Hillsborough" on April 29. The turnout from our community was tremendous with nearly 300 people attending. The participating restaurants each provided delicious samples from their menus, creating a…
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Fields dedicated in memory of local sports hero
Lawrence Township dedicated three soccer fields to the memory of the late Glenn "Moochie" Myernick, who grew up to become a professional soccer player and coach By: Lea Kahn Saturday afternoon was a beautiful day for soccer, and for dedicating three soccer fields at Village Park to the memory of the late Glenn "Moochie" Myernick,…
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Hopewell Borough property owners will see tax increase
For municipal purposes, the 7-cent increase in tax rate will add about $318 to the annual property tax bill of the average homeowner By Aleen Crispino Hopewell Borough Council voted unanimously on Monday to adopt a $2.48 million budget for 2007, an increase of almost 15 percent over last year. Mayor David Nettles invited members…
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Over the Rainbow
New Hope’s Gay Pride Weekend is open to all, regardless of orientation. By: Kristin Boyd New Hope, Pa., an artistic village nestled along the banks of the Delaware River, has been lauded for its acceptance of the gay community since the 1950s. Problem is, according to bed-and-breakfast owner Daniel Brooks, younger GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual…
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Valley citizens should join ranks of those calling for GSPT renewal
EDITORIAL By Ruth Luse The St. Michael’s tract recently saved from possible future development through the efforts of many, including the D&R Greenway Land Trust and the Hopewell area’s St. Michael’s Preservation Committee is a perfect example of a project that could not have happened without money provided by the 1998 referendum that…
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To Your Health-May 10, 2007
Monitor blood pressure on a regular basis By: Dr. Terry Shlimbaum Most people are well aware of their numbers on the bathroom scale, even if they wish they weren’t. Yet, how many people monitor their blood pressure on a regular basis unless they already know it’s too high? Even if your blood pressure is low,…
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Eagle Fire Company report-May 10, 2007
April 30 at 3:02 p.m. Alarm system, River Road, Solebury Township; one engine responded with 15 personnel on duty for 30 minutes. May 2 at 10:33 a.m. Alarm system, Riverwoods Drive, New Hope; one engine responded with 14 personnel on duty for 30 minutes. May 2 at 12:58 p.m. Alarm system, North…
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West Amwell sets property tax increase
The budget of $3,228,129 will increase taxes by $150 a year for the average homeowner. By: Linda Seida WEST AMWELL West Amwell’s 2007 budget of $3,228,129 will hike taxes for the average homeowner by more than $150. Mayor Ron Shapella said the new tax rate, just below 10 cents per $100 of assessed value,…
