Category: archives
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Rallying to save Fish and Game Council
By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer MILLSTONE A group of 800 outdoor enthusiasts flooded the Clarksburg Inn on Sunday for a rally to counter two proposed state bills that would alter fishing and hunting standards in New Jersey and change the makeup of the state’s Fish and Game Council. The New Jersey Outdoor Association, a…
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An adventurous life cut short
Cassandra Brown remembered by family, friends By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer Though friends and family described her as both a daredevil and a free spirit, everyone who knew Haran Avenue resident Cassandra Ann Brown said her smile, and curly light brown hair were the first things anyone noticed when meeting her. ”She just glowed,” said…
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WTC supports state ballot question
On Oct. 25, the Washington Township Council passed a resolution endorsing the Green Acres, Farmland, Blue Acres, and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2007 and encouraging New Jersey voters to vote yes on this Bond Act on Nov. 6. Passage of the ballot in question would authorize the state to issue $200 million in bonds,…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Compiled by Mary Stulack Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in The Manville News, drop a note to Mary Stulack, Calendar, 307 Omni Drive, Hillsborough, 08844. All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (359-3930) or e-mailed…
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On Point: A reunion to remember
By Linda McCarthy I’ve had years to prepare, but in the true spirit of procrastination I have exactly 13 days, four hours and 26 minutes to lose 50 pounds before my 13th high school reunion. I’ve already cut my hair and shaved my legs to get a jump on the situation. However, that only amounted…
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Pay it forward
Used clothing drive sponsored by Christ the King Parish School in Manville will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Donated items include wearable and usable clothing, shoes, belts, hand bags, linens and stuffed animals placed in plastic bags and dropped off at Christ the King School at Chestnut Road parking lot. For more…
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James F. Byrnes
James F. Byrnes PENNINGTON James F. Byrnes, 73, died Friday, at home surrounded by his family. Born in Sangerfield, N.Y., he had lived in Pennington for 40 years. A graduate of Rutgers University, Mr. Byrnes taught social studies for one year at Woodbridge, for 27 years at Hopewell Valley CHS, and six years at…
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DISPATCHES: Reality of the death penalty
by Hank Kalet, Managing Editor The American Bar Association says that the death penalty is administered in an unfair manner. The ABA issued a report Monday that outlined a set of common problems that it found in eight states it studied over a three-year period, including “major racial disparities, inadequate indigent defense services and irregular…
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Movie Times
For the week of Nov. 6-9. Movies and times are valid from Nov. 1-8. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. EAST BRUNSWICK MEGA MOVIES AT BRUNSWICK SQUARE (732-651-6342): Bee Movie (PG) Fri.-Sat. 10:15, 11:10, 11:40, 12:25, 1:20, 2, 2:45, 3:40, 4:15, 5:05, 6,…
