Author: BRUCE MORAN, Department Editor
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SOLUTIONS: A book looks at growth, past and future
By Huck Fairman Growth is in our conversations, our plans, our past. It is an integral factor in life on Earth. In his book, GROWTH, Canadian-Czech scientist and policy analyst Vaclav Smil has drawn from the research and thought of many fellow scientists to analyze the roles, the influence, and also the threats that growth…
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Better Beginnings Child Development Center
The regular monthly Board of Directors Meeting of the Better Beginnings Child Development Center will be held on Monday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Hightstown, which is located at 318 N. Main St., Hightstown.
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Five surprising things treating hearing loss says about you
Are you brushing off a hearing problem because you’re afraid it might say the wrong thing about you? It’s time to think again. Research shows that people with hearing loss who use hearing aids enjoy a better overall quality of life. In fact, you just may be surprised — and inspired — by these five…
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The 12th Man TD Club honors local grid players
The 12th Man TD Club has selected the Players of the Week for Week 9 of the high school football season. Below are this week’s honorees. Offensive Back of the Week Dave Tunis, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School (Jr., RB) Rushed 18 times for 233 yards and four TDs in victory over Monroe Township High School.…
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Brookdale to sponsor outdoor theater this summer
Brookdale’s Summer Shakespeare Ensemble will present The Merry Wives of Windsor July 11-14 and July 18-21 at 7 p.m. on the Great Lawn of the Lincroft campus. This is the 18th year the ensemble has invited the community to enjoy beautiful summer nights outdoors while watching classical theatre. Guests are asked to bring a lawn chair or blanket…
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Brookdale Community College receives reaccreditation
Brookdale Community College received official notice from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) of its reaccreditation. The MSCHE made its decision at its June 26-27 meeting. “I am grateful to the Commission and its evaluators who reviewed our compliance with the Middle States Standard of Excellence for their valuable insights, suggestions and…
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Columbia Bank appoints HR Director
Columbia Bank is pleased to announce that Yvette Encarnacion has been appointed to Senior Vice President, Human Resources. In her new role, Encarnacion will direct the bank’s Human Resources initiatives in recruitment, employee development, compensation, and employee relations. Prior to joining Columbia, Encarncion held several leadership positions within the financial services industry, most recently…
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Ranney is T of C state basketball champion
Ranney School won the Tournament of Champions state championship when the Tinton Falls school defeated Bergen Catholic High School, 67-63, in the boys’ basketball title game on March 17 at Rutgers University in Piscataway. That was the first state T of C title in the history of the school.
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Ranney School knocks off Roselle Catholic in boys’ basketball showdown
The Ranney School gained revenge, and with it, signaled itself as a prime contender to win the state Tournament of Champions title in boys’ basketball this winter. In a game between two of the finest teams in the state and one that featured a slew of Division 1 recruits, Bryan Antoine, who is headed to…
