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  • Still time to volunteer in Lawrence`

    Board, committee deadline extended to Dec. 15. By: Lea Kahn    A few good volunteers are being sought to fill a number of vacancies on the 19 boards and committees that advise Township Council.    Township Council will appoint volunteers to fill the vacancies after it holds its annual reorganization meeting New Year’s Day. The deadline for…

  • Crucial Plumsted farm gets preserved

    Magnolia Farm, the last piece of active farmland in Plumsted Township, has been preserved. By: Sarah Winkelman    PLUMSTED — The last piece of active farmland in the township has been entered into farmland preservation.    The 30 acres that make up Magnolia Farm are owned by Robert Goff. He sold the development rights for $120,000.    "The…

  • HHS field hockey team played best in big games

    12-9 record doesn’t tell entire story By: Rudy Brandl    The Hillsborough High field hockey team experienced its share of ups and downs during the 2003 season, but second-year head coach Peach Reigle can take great pride in one thing -– her girls played their best in big games.    With a couple of breaks, the Raiders…

  • Local visionary remembered for her good will

    Imlaystown resident known as the mother of the New Jersey Special Olympics dies at age 98. By: Sarah Winkelman    UPPER FREEHOLD — The woman known as the mother of the New Jersey Special Olympics died Nov. 19 in Maryland. She was 98.    Bessie Cutter Perlman, the founder of New Jersey Special Olympics, was born in…

  • Family gets aid from food pantry

    POCKETS OF NEED By: Rebecca Tokarz    Editor’s note: Part of an occasional series focusing on issues of hunger and financial need in South Brunswick.    Prior to the end of last year, one South Brunswick resident and her three children were living comfortably.    There was enough food on the table and money to do simple things…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

       Douglas John Bowling, 32, was charged with criminal mischief after a domestic dispute at his home on White Avenue at 6:15 p.m. Nov. 22.    Mr. Bowling allegedly kicked a hole in the wall and damaged a phone during an argument with his wife. He then called police to report the argument.    Police responded and took…

  • ‘Tis The Season – 2003

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  • Some ‘novel’ ideas for grown-up gift-giving

    BOOK NOTES by Joan Ruddiman    Ah, ’tis the season.    We all have family, friends, and co-workers who we truly want to acknowledge during this season of giving with a gift that says "You are important to me. Thanks for being part of my life."    This week, we tackle ideas for adults in our lives. Next…

  • Determined athletes prove inspirational

    To the editor    I was fortunate enough to attend the Thanksgiving Day football game between the Manville Mustangs and the Bound Brook Crusaders.    For the sake of my point, it’s not what the outcome of that or any single game is or the size of the crowd that may witness it. What does matter is…