Category: archives
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Tough at the top
Clementes give Post 401 solid 1-2 leadoff punch By: Rich Fisher Although rainy weather has hindered South Brunswick Post 401’s attempt to ride the momentum of a Greater Middlesex Conference title into the American Legion season, the top of the lineup does not seem to be affected. With Nick Clemente leading off and brother Joe…
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Lowell & Behold
Ta Da! Christopher Lowell’s Decorating Smarts Sweep Central New Jersey By: Cynthia Cannon Photograph By Douglas Hill All photographs © 2001 Christopher Lowells, Inc. What homeowners need has been the inspiration for Christopher Lowell’s lines of linens, bath accessories, window treatments, home decoratives, designer paints and furniture. Homes of Prestige VIEW THE PRINT ADS Beco,…
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Amsterdam Schoolstaff will be missed
To the editor Six short years have passed since our daughter was enrolled as a kindergarten student at Amsterdam School. While we had high expectations for Hillsborough Public Schools, her experiences have surpassed all that we had hoped for. Under the direction of principal Nancy Richmond, Amsterdam’s dedicated and caring staff and support personnel have…
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Graduates: Stay involvedin world around you
EDITORIAL: Here’s our ‘clip-and-save’ advice to this year’s class To the members of the Class of 2002: Knowing full well you’re probably already up to your earlobes in unwanted advice, we’re nonetheless adding our two cents (but want to point out you can clip and save this column until later when you’re more interested in…
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TANGENTS: Re-inspired to write a Tangents on tangents
Changing the topic of a conversation By: John Saccenti The title of this column was inspired by a conversation I remember having in 1992, my fourth and final year at Rider College. I was sitting in a pub in Lawrenceville with a friend. It was a week or so before graduation and my mind was…
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HHS girls’ track team didn’t miss a beat
Raiders swept local foes despite graduation losses By: Rudy Brandl The Hillsborough High girls’ track and field team just kept rolling right along. Despite losing several standout athletes to graduation last year, the Raiders accomplished even more this spring while continuing several traditions. The HHS girls stretched their dual meet win streak to 37 in…
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Students learn morein diverse groups
To the editor We were delighted to read in a letter in the June 13 Beacon that we share some common ground with REACH parent Steven Paget. We all apparently agree that "all children are unique individuals. All children need to be taught to build from their strengths. All children need help overcoming their difficulties."…
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Life Mirroring Art
Modern artist conveys a gentle and imaginative world in folk paintings By: PAT SUMMERS A simple garage transformed into a garage-cum-aerie, this artist’s studio reflects the person and her work. In fact, it is her work.
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Pipe Dreams
Maintaining the ‘Mighty Moller’ at the War Memorial is a labor of love for Garden State Theatre Organ Society volunteers. By: Susan Van Dongen
