Category: archives
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Wolf 14th at MOC
By: Carolyn M. Hartko Amy Wolf has done some impressive things in the pool during her high school career, but last weekend she surprised even herself by reaching the consolation finals of the NJSIAA Meet of Champions. When it was over, the South Brunswick High junior finished 14th overall in the state in the 100-meter…
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Girls will learn career paths at ‘What’s Next’
Program returns to Lawrence High School on Saturday. By: Lea Kahn Teacher, secretary, nurse those are the careers that many girls have previously been encouraged to pursue, assuming they even wanted a job outside of the home. But it doesn’t have to be that way, and organizers of township program want girls to know…
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Man charged in slash attack
Police say argument led to alleged station assault. By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi Police charged a New York man Friday after he allegedly slashed an attendant at the Mobil gas station at the intersection of Route 130 and Distribution Way, according to reports. Varinder Singh Virk, 25, of Elmhurst, N.Y., was charged with aggravated assault after…
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Letter: Hoping to improve schools
To the editor: I am delighted to announce my candidacy for the South Brunswick Board of Education. My children have been privileged to begin their formal education in South Brunswick, and all three daughters presently attend three individual schools. As a certified school social worker employed in Mercer County and as a consultant for the…
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Letters to the Editor, March 11, 2004
Modeling responsible behavior is parental choice To the editor: I read your articles and editorials for the past two weeks about alcohol use in teens with concern. Over the 17 years I have lived in Hopewell Valley, I have heard parents talk of having their teen-age children drink alcohol in their homes in a…
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Raiders stopped in CJ 4 hoop playoffs
Boys scare top seed Pennsauken By: Rudy Brandl The Hillsborough High boys left the basketball court with their heads up after last week’s elimination loss in the Central Jersey Group 4 playoffs. Of course, it’s always disappointing to be knocked out of a tournament, especially when that loss also marks the end of the season.…
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Protest EPA plans to label mercury as non-toxic
To the editor The EPA is about to declare that mercury is not toxic. Those of us who live or work in Hillsborough are certainly sensitive to the hazards of mercury to ourselves, and especially our children. We live with the concerns of the mercury stored locally. The Environmental Protection Agency and Centers for Disease…
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HEF seeks to launch partnership with estate
School programs sponsored by group may benefit from collaboration with Duke Foundation By:Marnie Kunz Representatives of the Hillsborough school district and Hillsborough Education Foundation met with Duke Foundation Properties Manager Patrick Lerch on Friday to launch what may become a working partnership for educational programs at the estate. After touring the public gardens, the guests…
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Year ends for other Greyhound wrestlers
By: Sean Moylan Northern Burlington County Regional High School wrestling standouts Steve Makuka (130), Mike Brewer (135), Rich Feig (152), Ryan Buchanan (160) and Chris Garofalo (215) were all eliminated in Region VII Tournament action this past weekend at Eastern High School. And while only Erik George advanced to the NJSIAA Finals at Atlantic…
