Category: archives
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Are we a nation of readers?
BOOK NOTES by Dr. Joan Ruddiman Last week, Book Notes explored the phenomenon of Google. Within days, I heard two researchers exclaim that the search engine Google was so valuable to their efforts to find out about the life and times of a mid-19th century Philadelphian that "Google deserves the third byline on our book."…
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Join ‘Zoning game’ to help plan town
To the editor By: On Oct. 28, the Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold the first public meeting regarding Phase II of the Master Plan which specifically addresses the Town Center and surrounding area. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Hillsborough Municipal Building at 379 South…
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LETTERS: Bush diminishes country’s prestige
To the editor: The prestige and influence of the United States has been diminished by George W. Bush and his administration. Our presidents have been respected as world leaders. Other nations joined with us to fight an enemy that we told them was a threat to us and to them. Saddam Hussein was a…
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The Tug and the Pull
Author and animal lover Jon Katz talks about the human-animal bond. By: Susan Van Dongen Writer Jon Katz communes with a donkey on his farm in upstate New York. Although he loves to come out and meet his readers, author Jon Katz also loves to spend his days on a 40-acre farm in upstate New…
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Mustangs drop fifth straight game
Rodriguez TD breaks scoring drought By: Shawn Tyrrell Unfortunately, there was more bad than good that came out of last Friday night’s high school football game between visiting David Brearley and Manville at Ned Panfile Stadium. For the Bears, the contest against the Mustangs provided an opportunity to win and continue what so far has…
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Youngster calls for help finding missing teddy bear
Police respond when 4-year-old dials 9-1-1. By: Emily Craighead When police responded to a 9-1-1 call from a Boesel Avenue residence at 8:15 a.m. Oct. 12, they found themselves with an unusual emergency on their hands. The caller was a 4-year-old boy who lost his Care Bear. Having just learned the first thing to do…
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Residents invited to play ‘zoning game’
Presented at Planning Board meeting on Oct 28 By:Roger Alvarado Hillsborough residents can help determine what the area on Route 206 between Raider Boulevard and Andria Avenue Hillsborough’s proposed town center is zoned by coming out to play the "zoning game" on Oct. 28. The game will be part of a special Planning…
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Public meets candidate Simone
Finalist vows to promote high education. By: Lea Kahn Cheryl Simone, one of two finalists for the assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction slot, vowed to promote high achievement for all children. Dr. Simone made that pledge and also offered a glimpse into her background during a special meet-and-greet session for the public Oct. 14.…
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Stars rest in 5-0 win for HoVal
Hopewell Valley girls tennis By: John E. Powers The Hopewell Valley Central High School girls tennis team is still chasing an unbeaten Colonial Valley Conference record and a Patriot Division title this year. But on Monday, Lady Bulldogs coach Alma Quinlan took an opportunity to see what the future looks like. The Lady Bulldogs raised…
