Category: Sentinel-EDM Opinion
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Time-out a good idea for state government
Greg Bean Coda I might be missing something, but it’s tough to see the downside. As negotiations between the New Jersey Assembly and Gov. Jon Corzine continue to deteriorate, and adopting a budget that closes a $4 billion gap before the July 1 deadline becomes increasingly unlikely, a familiar specter is raising its head. If…
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Head of his class
CHRIS KELLY staff With school officials looking on, Edison High School valedictorian Patrick Callahan delivers his speech during the school’s 47th annual commencement ceremony held at the Louis Brown Athletic Center at Rutgers University on June 19.
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A time to remember
CHRIS KELLY staff Grace Hyunah Lee looks at the abundant crowd in attendance to see the Edison High School graduating class of 2006 off in style at the Louis Brown Athletic Center at Rutgers University on June 19.
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On his way
CHRIS KELLY staff J.P. Stevens High School graduate Omari Nelson proudly shows off the diploma he’d just received at the school’s 42nd annual commencement ceremony, held at the Louis Brown Athletic Center at Rutgers University on June 19.
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Put our energy elsewhere
Michele Byers Guest Column Wouldn’t it be nice to end our dependence on oil, coal and gas? These are the energy sources that cause all sorts of harm to our health and environment. They’re also the main contributors to global warming. The roots of our energy problems are as simple as supply and demand, but…
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Exchange programs bring people together
Long-term change means starting with young people. The most effective and proven solution is one person getting to know, understand, respect and have fun with another person. World Exchange is making that happen at the Jersey Shore from July 12 to 13. We are bringing French high school students and their adult leaders here to…
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Metuchen-Edison club lauds three students
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer BY KATHY CHANGStaff Writer The Metuchen/Edison Exchange Club honored three high school seniors from Edison with $1,500 scholarships for college at the Alessio Restaurant in Metuchen recently. Exchange Club President Bonnie Slobodien and scholarship committee member Kenneth Hall stand with William Plastine, (l-r) Amanda Hanas, and Ahbinav Somani. EDISON –…
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Obituaries
Benjamin S. Konopacki Mr. Konopacki, 83, of South River, died June 4 in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. From 1954-1991 he was employed in various capacities with Pulawski Savings and Loan Association, South River, which became Pulse Savings Bank. He was named the bank’s president and chief executive officer (CEO) in 1965, serving as…
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Great expectations for MHS fitness center
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer BY KATHY CHANGStaff Writer METUCHEN – Students at the borough high school can expect major changes in their gym classes this fall, when the new state-of-the-art wellness center opens. “Our staff will be taught the newest trends in cardio and strength training workouts so that they can design a program…
