Category: archives

  • Seeking Respect

    Can Vikes quiet doubters with victory over Colonia in GMCT semis? By: Redd E. Patrick    The South Brunswick High School boys basketball team feels as though it hasn’t received the respect it deserves.    Despite a 20-1 record, some have suggested the Vikings have not played a tough enough schedule in the Red Division of the…

  • ‘Storytelling’

    Director Todd Solondz produces a ‘Breakfast Club’ for the new millennium.   [R] By: Bob Brown    How can one filmmaker sow such belly laughs among the horrors? Humor and life tragedies are uneasy bedfellows in director Todd Solondz’s universe, as evidenced by his previous efforts, Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) and Happiness (1998). Now comes the two-part…

  • Township budget delayed

    Growth and demand for services pushing township spending By:Alec Moore    The Township Committee is still several weeks away from having a complete municipal budget for 2002, thanks in part to the state’s fiscal problems.    Usually, the budget has been prepared by the end of February — if not already approved — but since the state…

  • Teachers’ stories, Part 2

    BUZZ IN THE HALLS by Pam Koharchik: News and happenings from Allentown High School. By:    Recently, I shared a number of responses with you concerning what has kept Allentown High School teachers motivated and engaged in their field. This week is more of the same.    Barbara Lehman, French teacher, always loved the language, but she…

  • Tying the Knot

    Old Scottish custom literally involves binding the wrists of newlyweds By: DAWN NIKITHSER PHOTO BY DAWN NIKITHSER The roots of handfasting are in medieval Scotland, where the ceremony signified a betrothal. In recent times, especially among practitioners of earth-based spirituality and modern paganism, handfastings are used in weddings. Click to view the print ads in…

  • Edition of Feb. 21, 2002

    Blanche H. Bowen    Blanche H. Bowen, 78, died Monday at West Jersey Health Systems Marlton Division. Born in Titusville, she was a longtime Hamilton area resident before moving to Medford more than a year ago.    She retired from Heinemann Electric of Lawrenceville and was a member of Hamilton Senior Citizens, Bethel Lutheran Church of Hamilton…

  • Popping the Question

    Proposing marriage is complicated these days. Web sites offer scads of good advice before buying that ring. By: KATHRYN PALUSCIO Today, coming up with an idea for a marriage proposal can be as easy as ordering a pizza. In fact, spelling out the offer in anchovies is not unheard of. Click to view the print…

  • Council says ‘no’ to pay increase

    Proposed ordinance for a 2.6 percent raise not approved By: Brian Shappell    The Township Council has changed its mind about giving itself a 2.6 percent pay increase, despite an informal vote last month in support of the raise.    Councilman Ted Van Hessen, Councilwoman Carol Barrett and Mayor Debra Johnson opted not to introduce an ordinance…

  • Graber continues to make points on court

    Millstone resident becomes the all-time leading scorer at Peddie. By: Neil Hay    She is the school’s all-time scoring leader. Try to talk to her about her talents, and she will answer with something like, There is no ‘I’ in team. She loves the campus, loves the competition, loves winning, and plays basketball to the hilt.…