Category: archives
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MANVILLE: This month especially, YMCA wants healthier kids
To the editor: September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and the Somerset Valley YMCA is reminding parents about the importance of incorporating regular physical activity and healthier eating habits into their children’s lives. Childhood obesity rates have soared over the last few decades. Nationally, one in three children is obese or overweight. More alarming,…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Sponsor throws RoboRaiders a picnic
The Hillsborough High School Robotics Team, the RoboRaiders, Team 75, will attend a celebratory picnic, hosted by one of its major sponsors, Cozzoli Machine Company, located in Somerset. Cozzoli is a global leader in the design, manufacture, distribution, and service of precision cleaning, sterilizing, filling and closing systems for the packaging industry and has sponsored…
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HILLSBOROUGH: College student Charlie Behling helps team build ‘human-powered vehicle’
Charlie Behling from Hillsborough was a member of the Olin College’s Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) team that took first place in ASME’s East competition at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on June 1. The Needham, Massachusetts –based Olin College HPV team traveled to ASME’s Human Powered Vehicle Competition, where they took top honors in all events.…
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MANVILLE: Don’t forget, and don’t succumb to, terrorism
The 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the USA finds us at an unusual place in our history. In many ways, the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and the weeks and months that followed still seem fresh and vivid. Yet, many people, especially those in other parts of the country, have reached a point…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Viking marching band prepares for competitions
Photo by Ed Birch Parents fill the stands to enjoy the performance.
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HILLSBOROUGH: Back-to-school nights are scheduled
Parents can meet the teachers of their children and see how their school and classroom works in back-to-school nights this month. Here’s the schedule: Amsterdam School (301 Amsterdam Drive): 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, for grades K-2, and Tuesday, Sept. 20, for grades 3-4.. Auten Road School (281 Auten Road): 7 p.m. on Wednesday,…
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MANVILLE: Community calendar for week of Sept. 8
Mon., Sept. 12 Meet the author: Lois Winston, a former crafts editor turned author of romantic suspense and humorous women’s fiction, will talk about her mystery series using a crafts background at the library at 100 S. 10th Avenue at noon. For information, call Beverly Ball at 908-722-3057. Sat., Sept. 17 20th annual clam bake:…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Mountain, music programs offered at township library
Activities pick back at the township public library in the municipal complex on South Branch Road. To avoid being shut out, call the library to register for events. Here are programs for youngsters. Registration is required. • Teen Crafternoon (grades 6-12) — Need to cover your textbooks? The Back to School program will provide supplies. Thursday,…
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MANVILLE: Sen. Lautenberg urges observance of Minute of Remembrance
To the editor: To ensure America never forgets the price that terrorism exacted in the Sept. 11 attacks, the U.S. Senate recently approved legislation that asks all Americans to join together in a national Moment of Remembrance on Sept. 11, and I am glad that so many New Jersey communities have agreed to join our…
