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School standards spur full-day kindergarten
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer More school districts are offering full-day kindergarten programs as educational standards now place a greater emphasis on a strong curriculum for the young learners. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Many of New Jersey’s educational leaders agree that full-day kindergarten is a bona fide plus for students. But to establish the more…
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Gov. Christie is no supporter of medical marijuana in New Jersey
Greg Bean When Brian Wilson — whose 2-yearold daughter, Vivian, has a rare form of epilepsy that might be treated with medical marijuana — recently confronted New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie about approving a bill making it legal for children to use it as part of treatment, the governor blew him off. “These are complicated…
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Entries sought for annual photo contest
The Freehold Soil Conservation District is sponsoring its annual photo contest. Photographers are asked to capture subjects promoting the beauty and uniqueness of the natural environments found in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Photo contest prizes are first place, $200; second place, $100; and third place, $75. The contest is open to adults age 18 and…
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DATEBOOK
The Allentown Garden Club will host Daryl Kobesky, a licensed landscape architect and production manager at Pleasant Run Nursery, at its meeting to be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Allentown Methodist Church, Church Street. Formerly the superintendent of Rutgers Gardens and named 2009 Young Professional of the Year by the New…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Papa’s new home is in Robbinsville
Papa’s Tomato Pies, a century-old Trenton mainstay, opened its doors in Robbinsville on Aug. 22. Photos by David Kilby
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MCCC’s Center for Continuing Studies to Offer New Courses in High-Tech Fields
Staff at the Center for Continuing Studies, from left: CCS Director Carol Clark, Assistant Director Read Langan, and Coordinator Brielle Parady.
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ROBBINSVILLE: Papa’s new home is in Robbinsville
A century-old Trenton mainstay has a new location in Robbinsville, but still maintains its traditional Trenton tomato pie quality while keeping the Papa legacy strong and in the family. by David Kilby, Special Writer ROBBINSVILLE — A century-old Trenton mainstay has a new location in Robbinsville, but still maintains its traditional Trenton tomato pie quality…
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LETTER: Committee thanks Mercer park commission
by Special Olympics Games Organizing Committee To the editor: On behalf of the athletes representing 23 softball teams from 18 International and U.S. Special Olympics Programs, we express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Mercer County Parks Commission for its extraordinary support in hosting the 2013 Special Olympics North America Softball Invitational…
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MANVILLE: Over-50 softball team blasts way to ‘world’ tourney title
Three with Manville ties slug on team A team of players from New Jersey — including three with Manville ties — won the Over-50 International Senior Softball Association World Championship in Manassas, Virginia, in a tournament from Aug. 9-11. Sponsored by the Phoenix Tube Company, this team ran the table in a double-elimination tournament that…
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