Category: Suburban Opinion
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Student’s garden design takes home the prize
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Steve Wiatroski of Pioneer Landscaping talks to students at the Memorial Elementary School in Old Bridge Monday about designing and planting a garden. OLD BRIDGE – The Memorial School promotes growth – in more ways than one. A garden design contest for fourth-…
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Handlin praised for youth drinking stance
I would like to publicly thank Assemblywoman Amy Handlin for bringing attention to the underage drinking situation at the PNC Bank Arts Center. Underage drinking at this venue has gotten to be a public health issue and is totally out of hand! We all need to see underage drinking as it really is – illegal,…
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Obituaries
Gertrude Anne Epstein Lawson Mrs. Lawson, 55, of South River, died June 10, 2007, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her parents, Israel Epstein, M.D., and Katharine Wheeler Epstein. Surviving are a son, James Lawson Jr., and his fiancée, Jennifer Malik, of the Parlin section of Sayreville; a daughter, Katharine…
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Builder’s Club learns value of helping others
Carl Sandburg Middle School student Dylan Colon performs “Help” from the Beatles during the recent charity lip-sync show organized by the school’s Builder’s Club. The event raised $3,334 for the Old Bridge Food Bank, Township with a Heart and the families of two students. OLD BRIDGE – The first-ever Builder’s Club at Carl Sandburg Middle…
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Board members volunteer time for children
As an employee of the Sayreville Board of Education and a resident of Parlin, I must comment on the “Your Turn” guest column, “Disappointed with board’s behavior, decisions” (by Barbara Kilcomons, Suburban, June 7). Kilcomons wrote: “When people invest their time and energy and have no political agenda, they should not be subject to any…
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Supplying the troops
ERIC SUCAR staff Fourth-graders at Samsel Upper Elementary School (UES) in Sayreville stack boxes with $940 worth of supplies to be shipped to troops overseas June 11. The supplies were purchased with funds raised by students at the UES along with middle and high school students, and a contribution from the American Legion.
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Pets left in cars can become overheated quickly
Many pet owners love to take their pets with them everywhere. On most occasions, these trips out offer the pet a wonderful chance to exercise and explore. Sometimes the good intentions of an owner are not really what is best for the pet, especially in the heat of summer. Imagine this: you are running into…
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Class of 2007
PHOTOSBYSCOTTPILLING staff Top to bottom: Sayreville valedictorian Alex Dzioba gives his speech during the graduation ceremonies at Sayreville High School June 14. Jay Patel stands among fellow grads. Graduates make their way to their seats.
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Upset with officials’ behavior at meeting
I am totally shocked at the events that unfolded on June 13. I attempted to hold a meeting with my neighbors regarding a contamination problem our neighborhood is experiencing. I have attended Sayreville Environmental Commission (SEC) meetings for the last six months and have been discussing things with them. I always followed their rules. I…
