Category: archives
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Column’s point ‘overshadowed’
To the editor I write my guest column for two reasons to make people feel something and to make them think. During the four years I have been contributing to the Hillsborough Beacon, I have had many people compliment me and mention that they have been able to identify with what I have written.…
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Manville No. 1 splits marathon softball doubleheader
Palitchka returns to mound in nightcap By: Rudy Brandl After nearly five hours of softball last Friday night, Manville No. 1 came out with a doubleheader split in Hillsborough Senior League action. It wasn’t as if the girls had spent the entire week relaxing. Most of Butch Jones’ roster was away at basketball camp, which…
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University researcher confronts stem cell debate
Voicing concern if government funding takes a back seat to commercial interests. By: Jeff Milgram One day, embryonic stem cells may help scientists find a cure for leukemia. One day. But most certainly not anytime soon, says Ihor Lemischka, a professor of molecular biology at Princeton University who is using embryonic mice stem cells to…
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Helping children avoid summer’s hazards
Tips for parents on how to ensure a safe, fun-filled summer while avoiding the dangers of sun and heat exposure, insect bites and stings, and poisonous plants. By: Dr. Mark Levin Enjoying the freedom of summer is an integral part of childhood. To help children remain safe and healthy, parents need to educate themselves and…
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Arts committee under consideration
The Township Committee wants to cover its bases before designating a room in Town Hall as a community cultural center. By:Amanda Bok The Township Committee wants to cover its bases before designating a room in Town Hall as a community cultural center. Committee members want to turn the Gourgaud Gallery, located in Town Hall until…
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Memorial golf outing a great day for Otto
TD Club, Foundation look to expand event in 2002 By: Rudy Brandl It was the type of day that would have put a huge smile on Otto Gsell’s face a bunch of people having a great time on a golf course, sharing a few laughs, exchanging old stories, enjoying a few drinks and, most…
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Richard A. Allen
EAST WINDSOR Richard A. Allen died Tuesday, July 17, at home. He was 80. Born in Ossining, N.Y., he was a resident of East Windsor 25 years, formerly living in Cranbury, Thailand, India and England. He was a tool and dye maker for Dow Jones for 30 years. He attended private schools in India…
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The Grande at Scotts Mountain
Lopatcong Township community offers estate-sized homesites SGS Communities has begun work on three field models at The Grande at Scotts Mountain in Lopatcong Township. All three homes will include an array of optional features, including either a Grande Room or a sun room, volume ceilings in master suites and master baths and nine-foot basement ceilings.…
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Dorothy C. Bloom
Dorothy C. Bloom, 79, of Cranbury, died Tuesday, July 24 at her home. Born in Princeton, she resided in Cranbury for the past six years and was former resident of Weehawkin for many years. She graduated from Princeton High School and retired from Interpublic Group Company, an advertising firm in New York City, after 35…
