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Metuchen educator named Teacher of the Year for making math magic
Sandy Vorensky is in running for state title after winning Middlesex County honor BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Sandy Vorensky METUCHEN — Edgar Middle School teacher Sandy Vorensky’s drive to make math practical and entertaining has earned her the title of Middlesex County Teacher of the Year for 2013-14. Earlier in the school year, panels…
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Local man turns fight against obesity into fun and games
Edison native’s startup grabs top prize in End Childhood Obesity Challenge BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer EDISON — As a kid, township resident Dennis Ai changed his life. Now, he and the other team members that compose Jive- Health are looking to change the world. “That’s ultimately what we set out to do,” said the…
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Playing the blame game over school tax increases
CODA GREG BEAN News out of East Brunswick about the school tax rate was a real kick in the teeth to homeowners whose taxes support the community’s school district, and could be to anyone across the state who has seen the value of their home diminished significantly as a result of the rotten economy of…
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Writer disputes details of gun law letter
I find that I must disagree in detail with John Hanbury’s letter, “Time is Now to Change Gun Laws” (Sentinel, April 17). Very little in his letter is accurate. He seems offended by the idea that gun manufacturers might pay for a gun buyer’s National Rifle Association (NRA) membership. So what? The NRA is the…
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Garage sale brings an unexpected experience
When I signed up to participate in my first Metuchen townwide garage sale, I thought I’d be able to reduce some of the clutter in my garage and basement — and perhaps make a little cash in the process. Little did I realize that I would receive so much more. For me, the true value…
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The sun sets over Helmetta Pond in the Pine Barrens of Middlesex County on April 10. The pond dates back to the 1800s, created to supply mill power. JOSEPH SAPIA
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Catholic Charities seeks adult mentors
The Connections Program of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen — a voluntary child-to-adult match program — is seeking adult volunteers to provide positive friendship to youths who have suffered a loss or have special needs. These children reside in Middlesex County and Franklin Township and are in need of positive role models. Adult volunteers of…
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Metuchen students named ‘Charity Champions’
METUCHEN — Students at Metuchen High School were honored on April 10 for their work in helping to free child slaves in Ghana. MSG Varsity and Cablevision’s Power to Learn, along with Assemblyman Peter Barnes and Mayor Thomas Vahalla, recognized the teens for participating in this year’s Charity Champions, a program from Power to Learn…
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Metuchen TSA agent delivers life-saving help to airline passenger
BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer METUCHEN — Saving a life was all in a day’s work for Bob Kennish. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent acted quickly at Newark Liberty International Airport on April 24 to provide help that meant the difference between life and death for an elderly woman. “I’m glad I was there…
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