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DISPATCHES: What if they held a convention….?
DISPATCHES by Hank Kalet: Political conventions have devolved into pep rallies and advertisements, and nothing more. By: Hank Kalet The Democrats have descended on Boston this week to take part in what has become nothing more than a massive political advertisement and pep rally. The party has, over the past few days, sent a stream…
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No need to swallow a bitter pill
Meditation, self-healing now found in doctor’s bag By:Emily Craighead In a dimly lit room where a woodsy aroma fills the air and mingles with soothing music, Paulette Sato of North Brunswick lies on a massage table, seemingly transported to a world distant from the traffic and the rain outside. Dr. Fred Kingsbury leans over her,…
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Summer softballers set for playoffs
Jones sparkles in win over Bridgewater By: John E. Powers The Manville squad in the Hillsborough 16-and-under Softball League finished the regular part of the summer season with a 1-4 record. But the more important part of the short season has been the development of pitcher Kim Jones, who will enter the eighth grade…
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School board study considers office plan
By:Emily Craighead Administrators from Manville School District and the Somerset Country Educational Services Commission say their collaboration on the proposed construction of a new administration building is a way to reduce costs while upgrading facilities. The Manville Board of Education recently approved $1,000 to have NKP Architects of Woodbridge prepare a preliminary plan for the…
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Fedorczyk prepares to play at next level
HHS grad continuing soccer career at Lafayette By: Rudy Brandl Sara Fedorczyk has always played bigger than her 5 foot-2 inch frame. This summer, the 2004 Hillsborough High graduate is working extremely hard to make sure that trend continues at Lafayette College, where she’ll be continuing her soccer career at the Division 1 level.…
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Quaker lady saw beauty in the smallest of plants
SPRINGHOUSE FARM JOURNAL By Heather Lovett I couldn’t help but think of my husband’s grandmother recently as I wandered through the exotic splendor of the Philadelphia Flower Show, for in spite of all the flamboyant orchids and lilies and birds-of-paradise on display (the theme was "Destination Paradise"), what should charm me the most but a…
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Library group launches fund-raising project
$50,000 goal set to furnish expanded library By:Roger Alvarado A $50,000 public fund-raising campaign gets under way Sunday for the purchase of additional furniture for the township’s renovated and expanded library that is set to open later this year. Library Director Virginia Parks says that the $1 million library and municipal complex expansion, which remains…
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Keeping head in clouds earns prestigious grant for student
Fulbright fellowship awarded to Katherine Stainken By:Emily Craighead Keeping her head in the clouds paid off for Katherine Stainken, who won a Fulbright fellowship to study atmospheric chemistry at the Institute for Meteorology and Climate Studies in Karlsruhe, Germany, next year. A member of the Hillsborough High School class of 2000, Ms. Stainken of Carroll…
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Mansfield official resigns from post
After working for the municipal government for more than 10 years, Mansfield Township Committeeman John Bereczki officially resigns. By: William Wichert MANSFIELD At midnight tonight, Thursday, the resignation of John Bereczki from the Township Committee becomes official. Mr. Bereczki announced his plans to retire in a July 13 letter of resignation to the township,…
