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COMMUNITY CALENDAR 09/20
From the Sept. 20 edition of the Register-News By: Back to school night Bordentown Regional High School’s fall semester back to school night is tonight (Sept. 20) at 7 p.m., in the high school auditorium. The program is designed to provide parents with the opportunity to meet teachers and to become informed about the courses…
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Horse Play: Following in family footsteps
Taylor Gower looks to make career as harness racing driver. By: Ken Weingartner Taylor Gower need not look far for advice when it comes to harness racing. The 19-year-old’s grandfather, Walter, has more than four decades of experience in the business. "He’s basically taught me the business from the ground up," Mr. Gower said. "I…
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Plumsted responds and remembers
TOWN TALK by Ronald Dancer: In the wake of tragedy, township assists rescue efforts. By: In the wake of our national tragedy, Plumsted Township responded to the New York City rescue effort. Plumsted’s finest, our men in blue from the Police Department, were on the scene at ground zero. Lt. George Titko and Sgt. Robert…
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Buzz in the Halls: A week to test limits.
BUZZ IN THE HALLS by Pam Koharchik: A look at life at Allentown High School. By: It was a week that tested all of our limits, some more personally than others. While most people huddled with co-workers and family members as the news unfolded, we at Allentown High School spent our time with dozens of…
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American flags are flying everywhere
Most of us probably cannot remember another time when so many people were flying American flags By: Ruth Luse Most of us probably cannot remember another time when so many people were flying American flags. The demand for flags, following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on New York City’s World Trade Center and Washington, D.C.’s…
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Lawrence girls work on finishing off shots
Girls SoccerWhile the Lawrence High School girls soccer team may be competitive in each game now, head coach Dave Boggs knows if his girls learn to finish their scoring opprotunities, they can be downright dominant. By: Steve Feitl The Cardinals were involved in three close games this past week, all of which were decided by…
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Making money sense for kids
BOOK NOTES by Joan Ruddiman: The concept of money is rather abstract. By: The economy is big news right now. Even kids who may not seem to care much about current events are aware of the changes in the financial wind. Kids are one of the largest consumer groups in the nation, estimated by the…
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Teachers, students facing challenges
Incorporate terrorist attacks into lessons. By: Scott Morgan PLUMSTED Educators in the township’s schools have taken steps to incorporate last week’s terrorist attacks into their students’ academic lives. Bonnie Vogel, a first-grade teacher at New Egypt Elementary School, said the faculty is being proactive and positive by teaching the Golden Rule. "We’re teaching the…
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Township to listen to comments on Trent
Township Council will meet at 8 p.m. in the courtroom at the municipal building By: Lea Kahn Township Council plans to hold a public hearing Tuesday on two ordinances that pave the way to purchase the Trent Motel on Brunswick Pike. One ordinance authorizes the township to buy the motel for the purpose of replacing…
