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February 27, 2003 HillsboroughimU Around the township Hillsborough woman lobbies for science ACS PHOTO Jeannette Brown of HBlsborough, right, was Invited to explain the position of the North Jersey American Chemical Society Minority Affairs Committee regarding access to high quality science education for al chfldren. She spoke at a meeting with ADene Johnson, feft, and Sen. Jon Corztoe, center. Online: Jewish Center launches Web site Just in time for Purim and Passover 3 YMCA: Clinic for Hillsborough Hop Helping residents get in shape for annual race 3 Lose to win: Fitness contest Health club sponsors fitness challenge 4 Home run: Baseball boosters Group helps high school athletes 6,7 Model education: Learning first hand Future diplomats get experience in high school 8 New in town: Commerce Bank Branch part of expanding financial institution 9 Real estate: Home sale prices How townhouses and single-family residences are selling 10 Things to do: Winter calendar Classes, meetings, dinners and trips. 11 Welcome to Hillsborough Living Night from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

March 7 at the fire house. The meal will consist of penne noodles, spaghetti or baked ziti with a choice of marinara sauce, penne vodka sauce, white clam sauce or Alfredo. Also included will be meatballs and sausage, salad bar, dessert and beverages. Tickets are available the night of the event at the door for $8.50 for adults, $8 for senior citizens older than 60, $7:50 for children under 10. Children under age 2 may eat free.

For information, call the fire house at (908) 359-3333. The two co-chairmen of the North Jersey American Chemical Society Minority Affairs Committee, Jeannette Brown of Hillsborough and Al-lene Johnson of Maplewood, were invited to voice the position of the organization regarding science education at a Town Hall Meeting for the African-American community in January. Johnson, a retired high school teacher in Summit, spoke about the society's position on the "No Child Left Behind Title legislation and the Math Science Partnerships. The society believes that all children should have access to high-quality science education. For more information, visit www.njacs.org.

Rotary Club names officers Members of the Rotary Club of Hillsborough have selected their officers and members of the Board of Directors for 2003. They are: Mike Merdinger, president; Steve Rodzinak, vice president; Chris Sclafani, secretary, and Dennis Valcheck, treasurer. Named to the Board of Directors were Mike Merdinger, Steve Rodzinak, Phyllis Heller, Chris Sclafani, Dennis Valcheck, Dale Gates, Tom Crivello and Jerry Noll. The Rotary Club of Hillsborough meets weekly at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesdays at Pheasants Landing Restaurant.

For information, call Mike Avolio at (908) 359-3663. Singles group at Temple Beth-El The Temple Beth-El Jewish Singles Group has listed its programs through June. For more information contact tbesgatt.net or visit yazbot.comtbsegcalcndar.html. Games Night, 8 p.m. March 15, Temple Beth-El, 67 Route 206, Hillsborough.

Cost: $7 or $5 if reserved by March 7. Discussion Dessert, 8 p.m. March 28 at Temple Beth-El. Cost: $7 or $5 if reserved by March 22. Duke Gardens Tour, pizza, 1 p.m.

April 13. Meet at Temple Beth-El. Cost to be determined. Games Night, 8 p.m. April 26 at temple Beth-El.

Cost: $7, $5 if reserved by April 19. Discussion Dessert, 8 p.m. May 10 at Temple Beth-El. Cost: $7 or $5 if reserved by May 3. Hike, 2 p.m.

May 18. Location and cost to be determined. Kayaking, 1 p.m. June 8 in the Princeton area. Exact location and cost to be determined.

"Welcome to Summer" bar-beque and picnic, 4 p.m. June 22. North Branch Park, Bridgewater. Fire company sets Pasta Night The Hillsborough Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 on Woods Road is sponsoring a Pasta t91 hamllton st.

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