Category: Sentinel-EDM News
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Honoring one of their own
JEFF GRANIT staff Firefighters line up in front of the Metuchen Fire Department on Route 27 as the casket containing the body of James “Mike” Ratcliffe passes the fire station. Ratcliffe’s fire-fighting gear can be seen on the ground in front of the station.
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DENNIS SYMONS JR. Metuchen police and firefighters march recently in funeral procession on Route 27 to honor former Metuchen fire chief and longtime fighter James “Mike” Ratcliffe.
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Solemn moment
JEFF GRANIT staff Firefighter Ray Rich carries an ax with the color guard for the funeral of James “Mike” Ratcliffe on May 10.
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‘Lucky John’s’ love of poetry led to full life
John Ciardi BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer BY JAY BODASStaff Writer John Ciardi On a quiet street downtown Metuchen lived a man who was born into poverty but who became a millionaire doing what he loved ––writing poetry. He shared Thanksgiving dinners with Isaac Asimov and lectured students at Harvard. He was a guest twice…
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Three unions back Choi in June primary race
Mayor BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer Three unions broke a longtime tradition of staying mum on Edison politics last week when they became very vocal about endorsing Democrat Jun Choi, Mayor George A. Spadoro’s opponent in the June primary. Their reason: Choi has pledged to work for the working…
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SCOTT PILLING staff Kira Cibak, 3, of Edison, enjoys a beautiful spring day in Roosevelt Park as she shares her popcorn snack with a friendly goose.
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‘Mike’ Ratcliffe: a firefighter to the end
Metuchen mourns loss of dedicated fireman, friend and family man BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer BY JAY BODASStaff Writer James “Mike” Ratcliffe METUCHEN –– A firefighter for 40 years, James Michael “Mike” Ratcliffe, 62, died as he lived — in service to his friends and to his community. “He was proud to be a part…
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Dem mayoral hopeful’s campaign signs yanked
BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer EDISON — It’s a sign of contentious political times. The man who is challenging Mayor George A. Spadoro in his bid for the top administrator’s slot in the Democratic June primary says someone is stealing his political signs. Jun Choi, the mayor’s opponent, says…
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Metuchen readies for Memorial Day parade
The borough of Metuchen will hold its Memorial Day parade May 30, rain or shine, beginning at 10 a.m. from the Pearl Street parking lot. The parade will end at Memorial Park with a brief ceremony, featuring military speakers and guest soloist Patricia Nevius. The Memorial Day Parade Committee invites all veterans to join in…
