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IN THE NEWS
On school security, 1 size may not fit all districts MARK ROSMAN I t does not take a lot of deep thought on my part to say I believe that one of the big stories early in 2013 will be security at our local schools. Following the murders of 26 people at the Sandy Hook…
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NYT columnist George Vecsey at Neve Shalom
The New York Times sports columnist George Vecsey will speak at Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, on Jan. 18 at 7:30 pm. Vecsey’s talk is titled “American Lives – A New York Times Sports Columnist Discusses Loving Our Country through the Careers of Others.” His talk will follow Shabbat Services, which begin at…
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Student artwork being showcased at library
Paintings, drawings and photographs created by Middlesex County Arts High School and Middlesex County Arts Middle School students will be on display at the North Edison Public Library, 777 Grove Ave., Edison, and the Highland Park Public Library, 31 North 5th Ave., Highland Park, during the month of January. The exhibit features work by gifted…
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Youth group from Bombay pays visit, provides help
YMCA alliance espouses global learning among members BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The visiting youth group from Bombay took time out from their tour of the state to help out at a soup kitchen organized by the First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy for those who remained without power after superstorm Sandy. Pictured with group…
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For blood banks, winter is no season of giving
Blood centers’ challenge: Raising awareness of need for blood, ease of donating BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer A single donation of blood, divided into red blood cells, plasma and platelets, can help save up to three lives. JEFF GRANIT staff A s temperatures plummet during the winter months, so do potentially lifesaving blood donations. A…
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Bridge classes at JCC in Jan. and Feb.
Improve Your Bridge with Gil Hollander will be offered on Thursdays, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 and Feb. 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. This course is designed for those who learned the basics and are interested in improving their knowledge of the…
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School community helps firefighters after Hurricane Sandy
Lorianna Carlucci of Edison and her cheer teammates from the Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison present a check to the Union Beach Fire Department. Students, parents, teachers, administrators and alumni of the Wardlaw-Hartridge School community have contributed time, energy, monetary donations and other resources to help Hurricane Sandy victims “restore the Shore.” It didn’t take long…
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Metuchen comes together to mourn, help in tragedy’s aftermath
‘Love in, Peace Out’ event highlights peace, love, art and understanding BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Kurt Reil (l), of Highland Park, and Danny Adlerman, of Metuchen, offer the healing power of music during the Dec. 22 Love In, Peace Out event at the Old Franklin Schoolhouse in Metuchen in support of the Newtown, Conn.…
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Local youngsters show selflessness, inspire others
First-grade classmates donate birthday gifts to other children BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer During the recent weeks of national tragedy and natural disaster, in a season that often becomes clouded by consumerism and a “me” mentality, two local children decided to take action. Lexie Roth and Jack Purcell, friends and first-grade classmates at St. Francis…
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