Category: archives
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Circus’ success is a family secret
Third generation of performers come to town this weekend By: Rebecca Tokarz Vidbel’s Olde Tyme Circus will complete its 19th year of thrilling and entertaining crowds with two shows in South Brunswick this weekend. Vidbel’s Olde Tyme Circus was created by Al and Joyce Vidbel in 1983. The couple met while working for Ringling Bros.…
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District merger costs a concern
Many area residents lose enthusiasm for plan when tax impact revealed. By: Scott Morgan MILLSTONE Area residents favor the idea of forming a regional school district among Millstone, Roosevelt and Upper Freehold Regional, however, enthusiasm for the concept drops dramatically when the costs of a merger are considered. The school board presented the results…
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THE STATE WE’RE IN: Pinelands gets a booster
THE STATE WE’RE IN by Michele S. Byers: As chairman of the NJ Pinelands Commission, former Governor Jim Florio will give it a boost Former New Jersey Gov. Jim Florio was named chairman of the New Jersey Pinelands Commission by Gov. James McGreevey. Mr. Florio’s appointment is a strong showing of support for the preservation…
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Florence football improves to 3-0
Flashes beat New Egypt, 34-0 By:Sean Moylan "Actually, they (New Egypt) had a good plan going inthey tried to slow us down," said Joe Frappolli, the head coach of the Florence Township Memorial High School boys’ varsity football team. Yet trying to stop the Flashes’ highly-developed running attack with the slow down game is like…
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Open space buys were common sense
To the editor: After reading Doug Hoffman’s letter to the editor from Sept. 19, criticizing the Township Council’s decision to purchase the Kingston Lane and Beekman Road properties for open space, an idiosyncratic thought occurred to me: maybe Mr. Hoffman and his Republican colleagues should pay a visit to those neighbors of our who…
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Kugelman, Olmsted score in Pony victory
MYAL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP By: John E. Powers A second quarter touchdown run by Kevin Kugelman and PAT run by David Olmsted was the difference in the Manville Ponies’ exciting 7-6 win over St. Cecelia of Iselin Sunday at Gerber Field. The Ponies, 2-2-1, earned their first win on the field after having won a…
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Time to change Social Security
To the editor Every American who works pays just about 6.20 percent of their earnings up to $76,000 into Social Security. Another 6.20 percent comes from the employer. Anyone who is self-employed pays about 12.40 percent. In theory, a person will work for around 40 years (25-65) before he or she retires. Then, in…
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TP program helps many students
To the editor By: As parents of children that went through last year’s TP class at Hillsborough Elementary School, we found the letter to the editor written by Dawn Fuhrman to be both "one-sided" and uninformed. We understand that Ms. Fuhrman is one of many parents who opt not to send their children through…
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Tomm May run set for Oct. 12
Pre-registration closes Oct. 10 for ninth annual Washington Township event. By: Cynthia Koons WASHINGTON The ninth annual Tomm May 5K-run and nature trail fun walk will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday Oct. 12 in Tantum Park on Meadowbrook Road. Registration for the 5K run is $15 before Oct. 10 and $18 on the…
