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  • Sex offender law up for discussion

    West Amwell wants to limit where convicted pedophiles can live in the township. By: Linda Seida    WEST AMWELL — When the Township Committee holds its regular meeting Wednesday, one of the topics up for discussion will be the crafting of a new sex offender ordinance.    Mayor Tom Molnar said the proposed ordinance still is in…

  • To Your Health-Feb. 9, 2006

    Warning signs of heart attack different for many women By: Dr. Terry Shlimbaum    Many women believe a heart attack starts with a crushing sensation in the chest or pain in the jaw or arm.    But most women’s symptoms are less specific.    Women often don’t experience "textbook" symptoms. In fact, warning signs, such as unusual fatigue…

  • Obituaries-Feb. 9, 2006

    Chun Nui Louie    LAMBERTVILLE — Chun Nui Louie, 73, of Lambertville died Monday, Jan. 30, at Doylestown (Pa.) Hospital.    Born in Canton, China, Mrs. Louie immigrated from Hong Kong to New York City in 1959 and came to Lambertville in 1960.    With her husband, Mon Wai Louie, she owned and operated the Sam Lee Laundry…

  • Follow the Leader

    The Amidons found folk 30 years ago and continue their family tradition with stories and songs in Yardley, Pa. By: Megan Sullivan    For the past 20 years, Peter and Mary Alice Amidon have dedicated themselves to traditional song, dance and storytelling. Although they live in Brattleboro, Vt., the Amidons are rarely at home, always on…

  • Marko voted out

    Beth Battel to be borough mayor (Feb. 9) By: Lauren Burgoon    ROOSEVELT — Neil Marko’s political career in Roosevelt is over, at least for now.    Voters kicked Mr. Marko out of the mayor’s seat in a recall election Tuesday and elected Council President Beth Battel to the post.    Voters faced two questions — whether Mr.…

  • Letters-Feb. 9, 2006

    Cindy Sheehan’s version of arrest To the editor:    As many of your readers may have heard, Cindy Sheehan, a mother who lost her son in Iraq, was arrested at last Tuesday’s State of the Union address for wearing a T-shirt that said, "2,245 Dead. How Many More?"    Regardless of what side of the war in…

  • Pheasant’s Landing

    If it’s wiener schnitzel, sauerbraten and spaetzle you hunger for, look no further. By:Kate and Tom O’Neill Pheasant’s Landing 311 Amwell Road Hillsborough (908) 281-1288 www.pheasantslanding.com Food: Good to very good Service: Thoughtful but inexperienced Prices: Moderate: appetizers/soup/salads, $3.50-$8.75; hamburgers, $6.75; entrées, $12.50-$24.50 Cuisine: German/Swiss (with American entrées as well) Vegetarian Options: One appetizer, some…

  • South to begin selling bonds for building project

    The district’s share of the $20.8 renovation and new construction plan is $15.492 million. The rest will be funded through state money. By: Linda Seida    WEST AMWELL — Today (Feb. 9), South Hunterdon Regional High School will begin selling bonds to finance the district’s share of the multimillion dollar referendum voters approved last fall.    The…

  • LPS tables search for new superintendent

    The district is concentrating for now on putting together the 2006 budget. By: Linda Seida    LAMBERTVILLE — The search for a new superintendent to oversee Lambertville Public School has stalled until at least summer as the Board of Education concentrates on the task of putting together the school district’s 2006 budget.    "We’re still exploring our…