Day: June 26, 2003

To the editor:     What further point is Mr. Abschutz trying to make with last week’s follow-up to his previous remarks? Does he mean to say that it’s his "public mission" to openly disrespect our school employees? Or is he implying that it is to our children’s benefit that he made his inflammatory comments? Does…

From the June 26 Register-News 125 years ago    The Germantown Telegraph advises its readers not to eat Delaware River catfish as they are affected with a disease from which large numbers have died. It is said that they are unusually scarce in the river this season.    * * *    Feminine notes: Bordered madras ginghams are…

From the June 26 Register-News Fellowship breakfast     Saturday, June 28 — The men of St. Paul Baptist Church, Florence, will host their monthly fellowship breakfast at 8 a.m. and would like to invite all men to join their worship and fellowship. The breakfast will be held in the church. For more information call Deacon…

Little League By: Jim Green    With a core of players who have been teammates the last five years, the Lawrence Little League baseball team seems primed for a strong run in the upcoming District 12 tournament.    "I think we can make it to the Final Four (in District 12)," Lawrence manager Dan Bannister said. "I…

Townships plan patriotic events for July By: Eve Collins and Scott Morgan    Area towns are gearing up to show off their patriotic spirit this Independence Day season. Following is a list of some of the upcoming events:     Bordentown Township    Fireworks will be held at dusk July 4 at Northern Community Park on Groveville Road.…

To the editor    The average informed resident of Hillsborough is presently in a state of severe confusion.    Clearly our own local government is in total disarray, and worse, the mayor has established a pattern of abject disregard for a) the truth, b) members of the other political party, c) making our town better.    At the…

HHS athletic director retires after 26 years By: Rudy Brandl    Sometimes a name just tells you everything about a person.    Rocky Forte, who will retire after 26 years of great service as Hillsborough High School’s Athletic Director, certainly fits his name. He’s a strong person, a real rock of a presence that HHS will miss…

Spring’s extended rainy weather challenged everyone By:Beth Kressel    On last week’s graduation day, Hillsborough High School seniors anxiously checked the forecast, the school district’s cable TV channel and the township Web site, to determine whether or not the record-setting rainy weather would prevent an outdoor ceremony.    High school sports teams had their seasons extended. And…

Military base workers allegedly used false numbers to get ID By: Eve Collins    Eight more civilian workers have been charged with using false Social Security numbers to obtain badges that grant access Fort Dix and McGuire Air Force Base, U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie announced last week, while state officials are pushing military officials to…