Category: archives
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Coed soccer program set to begin
The Board of Education voted to offer the sport to seventh- and eighth-graders during the 2007-08 school year. By: Linda Seida WEST AMWELL Soccer-loving students were elated when the South Hunterdon Regional High School Board of Education voted to establish a coed program for seventh- and eighth-graders. Board President Douglas Coleman said the district…
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Vibrant Reflections
Painter Jan Lipes will present his sixth an´nual show, ‘Affirmations,’ at Gratz Gallery. By: Jessica Loughery Jan Lipes admits the world of art has treated him kindly. "I’ve done very well," he says appreciatively, "And I don’t know what to attribute that to." The New York City native and Bucks County, Pa., resident was met…
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Molnar reflects on term on committee
Former Mayor Tom Molnar said he may return to politics some day. By: Linda Seida WEST AMWELL Tom Molnar spent three years on the Township Committee and just one of them as mayor, yet that year, 2006, was one of major change for West Amwell. He took some heat for decisions he made, and…
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New Hope to contest flood wall
Officials want to force the owner of the Bucks County Playhouse to tear down the wall he erected in the flood plain. By: Linda Seida NEW HOPE The Borough Council recently agreed to petition a Bucks County judge to force the owner of the historic Bucks County Playhouse to tear down a flood wall…
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Parenting Pearls-Jan. 4, 2007
Communication must be encouraged early By: Dr. Mae Sakharov Effective communication skills open the door to opportunity. Those who cannot articulate their thoughts clearly or do not have the vocabulary to do so often withdraw, become sullen, angry or simply fade away into the background. Developing the capacity to communicate effectively at an early age…
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Police Blotter-Jan. 4, 2007
Lambertville Dec. 20 at 5:30 p.m., Vito F. Volturo, 31 of Bloomsbury, N.J., was arrested by the Newark Police Department at Penn Station on an outstanding warrant from Lambertville Municipal Court for possession of marijuana. Lambertville police went to Newark and arrested Mr. Volturo. At the Hunterdon County Jail, Mr. Volturo was found to be…
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Shapella is mayor over some residents’ objections
Committeemen Ron Shapella and William Corboy bucked a 160-year tradition when they did not elect Deputy Mayor Gary Bleacher. By: Linda Seida WEST AMWELL Cries of "Don’t do it!" and "Shame on you!" prefaced the election of West Amwell Township’s new mayor, Ron Shapella. Residents shouted out their displeasure and even booed Mr. Shapella’s…
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Letters-Jan. 4, 2007
Center helps displaced homemakers To the editor: It is with deep appreciation I write to thank you for providing the community with an excellent resource to learn about NORWESCAP Career and Life Planning Center and our services. Our focus is to help women who are identified as displaced homemakers to achieve personal and financial self-sufficiency.…
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Police Blotter-Jan. 4, 2007
Lambertville Dec. 20 at 5:30 p.m., Vito F. Volturo, 31 of Bloomsbury, N.J., was arrested by the Newark Police Department at Penn Station on an outstanding warrant from Lambertville Municipal Court for possession of marijuana. Lambertville police went to Newark and arrested Mr. Volturo. At the Hunterdon County Jail, Mr. Volturo was found to be…
