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Margaret Kovacs
MANVILLE Margaret (Stas) Kovacs, 82, died Sunday, Feb. 9, at Harborside Healthcare-Woods Edge in Bridgewater. Born in Newark to her late parents Michael and Christine Stas, she became a resident of Manville in 1950. Ms. Kovacs was a homemaker and a communicant of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Hillsborough where she was involved…
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Lawrence eyes improvement after report cards
Not unpleased, but ‘we can do better,’ official says. By: Lea Kahn Lawrence High School students spent more time in class than high schoolers statewide last year, and also had a higher graduation rate than the state average for the Class of 2002. More Lawrence High School students sat down for the SAT and had…
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More views needed in history lessons
To the editor In the Feb. 6 issue of the Beacon, Charles Molinari stated "We need to teach our children that with injustice as part of the history and culture of our country, there is far more beauty to behold in the freedom and liberties that have created the seeds of social, political and economic…
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Flat aid may drive up taxes
State funding fails to keep pace with rising enrollment By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi An enrollment increase and stagnant state aid in 2003-2004 could mean an increase in school taxes. Assistant Superintendent for Business Jeff Scott said this week that frozen state aid and an expected 361 additional students next year means the state will be…
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Hopewell Township buys Faille farm development rights
Agricultural use will continue. By John Tredrea A 40-acre farm will stay a 40-acre farm now that Hopewell Township has decided to spend $400,000 to purchase the land’s development rights from the Faille family. The full Township Committee voted unanimously Feb. 6 to adopt a bond ordinance under which the development rights can be purchased.…
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Viking girls basketball team nearly springs another upset
By: Carolyn M. Hartko Since moving up into the Greater Middlesex Conference’s Red Division, one pre-season goal for the South Brunswick High School girls’ varsity basketball team has been to score one major upset each year. Last week’s 53-41 victory over Bishop Ahr counts for 2002-2003, but the Lady Vikings came close to a second…
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BACK PORCH: Ten tips to help you lose an unwanted Valentine
BACK PORCH by Melissa Morgan: Some advice on getting rid of a rotten beau. Ahhh … romance is in the air. Little birdies are chirping in a clear, crisp blue sky. Love-struck couples are walking hand in hand with an extra spring in their step and a tingly feeling in their hearts, waiting to be…
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Athletic programs get boost in spending
Budget includes funding for varsity volleyball and ice hockey teams By:Sally Goldenberg The Hillsborough superintendent’s recommended school budget answered the pleas of athletic supporters who have rallied the board for more programs, while ignoring a request for a library media specialist. The $85,809,120 budget proposal, which Superintendent of Schools Robert Gulick presented to the Board…
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Red Raiders set to make tourney run
Boys basketball By: Mike Molaro Now is the time of the year that brings out the best in The Pennington School’s boys basketball team. With their regular season complete at 9-15, the sixth-seeded Red Raiders hosted 11th-seeded Lakewood Prep in the opening round of the Prep B state tournament Wednesday. The winner of that game…
