Category: archives
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In this case, it’s OK to be the class clown
Hillsborough instructors’Vo-Tech class teachesorganized fun By:Sally Goldenberg An enrichment class for students interested in the life of performing clowns ended with an in-class circus. Several weeks ago, the eight-week class that met on Saturdays in the Somerset County Vocational and Technical School, performed a live circus for friends and family. "A dozen area children, ages…
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Hand prints
Students learn fine art of silk screen printing By:Sally Goldenberg Seventh-grade student Mike Ferrigno learned about silk from a local printmaking organization last week. Culminating the professional lesson brought to Mike’s middle school art class, he took home a silk print of Garfield, which he plans to frame and put on display at home. He…
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Hopewell Valley residents get tips on preparing for unexpected
Issues discussed at March 31 session held in Hopewell Borough’s firehouse included developing a family emergency plan and assembling a disaster supply kit. By John Tredrea: The American Red Cross has been holding two-hour public information sessions on preparing for any type of disaster, including a terrorist attack. Issues discussed at these sessions, one of…
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POST FORUM: Superintendent
Should the South Brunswick Board of Education hire Leigh Byron as its new superindendent of schools? Should the South Brunswick Board of Education hire Leigh Byron as its new superindendent of schools?
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Sonic Hearth
The Antique Radio Club brings back the good old days of home radio. By: Susan Van Dongen We have the Internet, virtual reality, laptops, combination cell phones and digital cameras, CDs, DVDs and PDAs. We have devices to entertain the eyes, ears and maybe one or two other senses as well. It wasn’t so long…
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Borough festooned in yellow ribbons in show of support
LIVING IN MANVILLE By:Mary Ellen Zangara Residents of Manville are sure showing their support for the men and women that are overseas fighting for our freedom. Over the past few days, the town has become a sea of yellow ribbons. As you travel down Main Street, all you see are yellow ribbons tied to just…
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Respect is due each member of committee
EDITORIAL: New roles for Democrats is causing frustrations, but all must move forward At the March 25 Township Committee meeting, Democratic committee members Sonya Martin and Dr. Joseph Tricarico charged that the Republicans have shut them out of the governing process and rendered them powerless as elected officials. Their allegation was precipitated by a lengthy…
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SBHS girls on track for more success
By: Carolyn M. Hartko For the past several years, the South Brunswick High School girls’ track team has been one of the strongest squads in the Greater Middlesex Conference. Looking at the lineup for the 2003 season, that should be true again. Last year, the Lady Vikings finished up 5-1 in dual meets, with their…
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SBHS softball team enthused by solid preseason effort
By: Carolyn M. Hartko Maybe it’s just that the South Brunswick High School girls’ softball team was anxious for spring this year, but the Lady Vikings are really throwing themselves into the 2003 season with four games scheduled this first week. Of course, the opener with Spotswood was rained out Tuesday, but the Vikings still…
