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Letters to the Editor for the week of Nov. 10
Safety of kids is top priority To the editor: "If we’re throwing all these people out [convicted sex offenders], where are they going to go?" So asks Washington Township Council President Sonja Walter during the Oct. 27 council meeting discussion of the introduction of a pedophile ordinance. Answer: Who cares? I suggest Ms. Walter…
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Red Raider girls win another Prep A crown
Pennington girls soccer By: Mike Molaro It wouldn’t be much of a surprise if most fans expected 2005 to be a rebuilding season for The Pennington School girls soccer squad. Even though they were the two-time defending Prep A state champions, the Red Raiders had just one returning senior and were counting on a talented…
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DISPATCHES
Not-so-random thoughts on the election. By: Hank Kalet It’s done. Jon Corzine has eked out a win in the race for governor putting an end to one of the ugliest and most demeaning campaigns run in New Jersey in several years. And remember, this is based on the fairly low standards set by previous campaigns.…
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Hopewell falls to Ridge in sectional semis
Hopewell Valley field hockey By: John E. Powers The Hopewell Valley Central High School field hockey team’s season came to an end Wednesday with a 3-1 loss at Ridge in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group III sectional semifinals of the state tournament. Hopewell, the fifth seed, was tied with top-seeded Ridge 1-1 at halftime…
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School Board ignoring audit (But auditor says it’s OK)
Depositing money from Friday night games within 48 hours simply isn’t practical. By: Donna Lukiw Although auditors Suplee, Clooney & Co. made a recommendation to the Manville School District following this year’s annual audit of the district, school officials say they will be ignoring it. Auditors recommended all student athletic account receipts to be deposited…
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HoVal girls advance to groups
Hopewell Valley girls cross country By: Jim Green The important thing for the Hopewell Valley Central High School girls cross country team is that it is moving on. The Lady Bulldogs placed third in the team standings Saturday in the Central Jersey Group III sectional championships at Holmdel Park. With their top-five finish, they advance…
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Ferrera wins re-election; Nisivoccia leads for second seat
Martin trails by six votes; provisional ballots will be counted Monday by the county election board. By: Melissa Edmond Republican Anthony Ferrera won re-election to the Township Committee, but just six votes are separating Republican Lisa Nisivoccia and Democrat Sonya Martin for the second seat. With more than 11,000 votes cast, Mr. Ferrera received 5,658…
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Community Calendar for the week of Nov. 10
Blood drive Thursday, Nov. 10 The Community Blood Council of New Jersey will hold a blood drive at Mt. Moriah Lodge, the Masonic Temple, 121 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. You need not be a member of the Masonic order to donate at this drive. MOMS Club meeting Thursday, Nov.…
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Pone 2nd in CJ Group I
By: Sean Moylan For the second year in a row, Amanda Pone "is" the Bordentown Regional High School girls’ varsity cross country team. Yet with her second-place finish in the Central Jersey Group I Sectional Meet at Holmdel on Saturday, Pone probably has some coaches wishing they could exchange their full 10 to 20 girl…
