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  • Locals plan family-safe fund-raiser

    Terhune Orchards event will aid Kerry campaign. By: Lea Kahn    The typical presidential political fund-raiser features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and lots of small talk in the host’s home — all for a sizable cash contribution, sometimes in the hundreds of dollars.    But the Mercer County chapter of the New Jersey Democratic Federation of Women has…

  • DISPATCHES by Hank Kalet: Thoughts on an American presidency

    DISPATCHES by Hank Kalet: Taking on the political giant who alter the landscape of America By: Hank Kalet    Ronald Reagan was one of the few giants of American politics in the 20th Century.    His presidency casts a shadow over the three men who followed him to the Oval Office, both because he helped alter the…

  • Smarty Jones’ ascent brought fame to NJ Equine Clinic

    By: Kyle Moylan    BELMONT, N.Y. — Dr. Patricia Hogan and the other staff members of the New Jersey Equine Clinic in Clarksburg have become world famous for the way they treated Smarty Jones.    In retrospect, they should be known for their ability to treat every horse like it was Smarty Jones.    "We just love horses,"…

  • Lot plan worries Beekman neighbors

    Commuter lot at Beekman Road and Rt. 27 will increase traffic. By:Matthew Kirdahy    Some Kendall Park residents are concerned that a proposal that could bring a commuter parking lot to the intersection of Beekman Road and Route 27 will make traffic worse.    Residents say that a 92-parking- space commuter lot, which the Township Council discussed…

  • NBC’s Leake third in MoC high jump

    By: Sean Moylan    Latasha Leake’s true strength during her extraordinary career as Northern Burlington County Regional High School girls’ varsity track and field athlete was her ability to stay consistent at a high level of performance.    Two weeks ago, Leake jumped 5-4 in the high jump at the Group III state tournament. On June 2…

  • School’s drive dedicated in principal’s honor

    Students, parents and school staff bid adieu to Nancy Richmond, who retires this month By:Marnie Kunz    Amsterdam students, staff and parents bode farewell to Principal Nancy Richmond at a ceremony at the school’s monthly family fun night, Friday.    During the goodbye event, Hillsborough Mayor Steven Sireci dedicated the unnamed road at the school that connects…

  • Community Calendar

    Strawberry Festival    Friday, June 11 — The First Presbyterian Church of Bordentown will hold the annual Strawberry Festival from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Farnsworth Avenue church.    In addition to fresh strawberries, the event features cakes, ice cream, games for the children, face painting and prizes. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for…

  • Clean fill measure mulled

    Chesterfield Township officials discuss ordinance defining acceptable materials for landfill use. By: Scott Morgan    CHESTERFIELD — Township officials announced recently that they are in the process of building an ordinance defining what landowners can and cannot use as fill on their properties.    The genesis of the push centers around a 50-acre property on Route 545…

  • School’s playground, fields set for upgrades

    By:Marnie Kunz    As the current school year winds down, the Manville district has set the ball rolling on the improvement plans included in the $14.3 million 2004-05 school budget, Superintendent Donald Burkhardt said recently.    "Our major thrust this summer will be at Weston School," Dr. Burkhardt said. "We’re currently taking bids for new playground equipment…