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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Commencement: Class of 2012 says farewell
A joyous graduate, Kelly Williams. Photo by Mike Schwartz.
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Thank you, Chris!
Rob Siris, head coach CHS boys lacrosse It was a historic season for the Hopewell Valley boys lacrosse team: 20 wins, conference and county championships, and many team and individual records were broken. After a season like this there are many people to thank for making it all possible. Parents, coaches, players, alumni etc.…
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DOG DAYS: Surprising ‘people food’ dangers
By Shelly Leibowitz What comes to mind when you think of forbidden foods for your dog? Chocolate is widely known as the No. 1 danger, but you may be surprised by the other foods, additives, and liquids that can be equally harmful. Fruits Even if grapes or raisins happen to be a favorite, avoid indulging…
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Ladies Night Out to Support the USO
By Bernadette Kogut Ladies’ Night Out Event to Support the USO EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Continue celebrating July 4th on the weekend! Join us while we support members of our military and their families with an evening of food, fun, and shopping with your favorite vendors like Dove Chocolate, Thirty One, Pampered Chef, and many…
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PRINCETON: Seminar to give the bear facts
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer With recent reports of a second bear wandering in Princeton Township, a bear education seminar will be held next week. ”The last time it was seen was 9 a.m. (June 21) on Province Line Road and Rosedale Road,” said Mark Johnson, animal control officer, who said it was not the…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: CHS Class of 2012 members get honors, awards
The Hopewell Valley Central High School senior awards program was held the evening of June 14 at the high School. The following members of the Class of 2012 received awards: HONOR AWARDS — The Hopewell Valley YMCA Award in memory of Bud Ruskie to the boy who best represents the ideals of the school —…
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Public employee retirement system needs overhaul
Jon Carver Stockton New Jersey taxpayers should hope California remains at the cutting edge of popular trends: Voters in its two big cities — San Diego and San Jose — have lashed out against public employee pensions. Both cities floated ballot initiatives to switch city workers from traditional pensions to 401(k)-style plans, and it…
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Re: Delaware River’s new launch fees
Joel W. Coyne Lamberville The following letter was written to John Trontis, assistant director of Parks and Forestry, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and submitted to The Beacon for publication: I have been an avid canoeist and environmental advocate for over 30 years. In fact, that is one of the main reasons I…
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