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  • Andrew J. Loftus, 71

       MANVILLE — Andrew J. Loftus, died Tuesday. Aug. 22, 2000, at the Manor Inn Nursing Home Mountainside. He was 71.    Born in Philadelphia, Pa., Mr. Loftus lived in Manville for many years.    Mr. Loftus worked as a warehouseman for General Service Administration of Belle Mead for 36 years, retiring in 1986. He also worked for…

  • Vet picks horses over cows

    By: Ken Weingartner    The Dey family name is virtually synonymous with equine veterinary medicine and Standardbred racing.    Stephen P. Dey and his two sons, Stephen III and Greg, all are well-respected vets specializing in working with harness racehorses. But it almost didn’t turn out that way.    Dr. Dey, the patriarch of the group, originally intended…

  • Watershed Council to receive aid

    DEP providing $50,000 grant to Millstone By: Frank C. D’Amico    MILLSTONE – The state Department of Environmental Protection has tentatively earmarked for the township a $50,000 grant to assist in watershed protection.    At the Aug. 16 Township Committee meeting, members from the township Watershed Preservation Council and the Environmental Commission sketched out a plan for…

  • Family, friends recall selfless volunteer

    Cindy Kovacs active with church, school, recreation By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON – She loved to cook and sew. She loved to run. She loved her family.    But now, only memories remain of the "supermom" and her commitment to health, work and life.    Cindy Kovacs was killed earlier this month when the twin-engine Piper Navajo on…

  • Couple’s green thumb sows earthy shop

    By: Les Sdorow        NEW HOPE – The first thing that strikes a visitor to The Living Earth is its lushness.    One is enveloped by greenery both inside and outside the shop. This is complemented by the expertise and friendliness of the owners and staff of the shop.    The Living Earth has been a fixture…

  • Washington committee fills vacant seat

    David Fried selected from three candidates By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON – David Fried, the Republican running in November for Richard Folsom’s vacant seat, was selected last week by the Township Committee to fill the spot until the election.    Mr. Folsom died July 29, succumbing to lung cancer.    "You have big shoes to fill," Committeeman Jack…

  • High Riders set to celebrate

    By:    The Handicapped High Riders will hold a 20th anniversary celebration at The Palace, 1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road in Hamilton, at 7 p.m. Sept. 15. The evening, Fun at the Races, will include a night of wagering on video horse races.    Riding lessons on Sept. 16 have been canceled.    Tickets for the anniversary celebration are $40…

  • Lambertville Dan top field trial dog

    By: Sue Kramer        The period between 1928 and 1935 was a special time in the Lambertville area with the Lambertville Field Trial Club at its prime and a white and orange English Setter named Lambertville Dan making history as one of the top field trial dogs of all time.    Lambertville Dan was owned and…

  • Theater group sets auditions

    By: Frank C. D’Amico    MILLSTONE – The South Street Players theater group is looking for a few good men and women.    The Freehold Borough-based troupe is holding auditions next month for actors to star in its new season’s productions.    Beginning in 1985, the nonprofit group has performed dinner-theater shows at the Clarksburg Inn.    This season…