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Blood drive set for Aug. 10 in Edison
Josh Adlerman of Metuchen is organizing a blood drive at the Menlo Park Mall, Edison, in front of the Barnes & Noble store on Aug. 10 between 3:30 and 8 p.m. Blood is short in supply this summer.
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India Day Parade set for Aug. 12
The Oak Tree Indian Business Association will sponsor its second annual India Day Parade along Oak Tree Road in Edison on Aug. 12. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. at Grove Avenue and Oak Tree Road. This year’s grand marshal will be Suhasi Goradia. A cultural program will follow, beginning at 4 p.m. at…
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It’s about time to get into panic mode
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH My beloved mother spent much of this past spring busily making preparations for her favorite day of the year — her birthday. She called me six months before the big day with a general reminder, phoned in a week ahead of the auspicious occasion just to secure our plans…
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By losing all of his races, he became a world role model
CODA GREG BEAN My youngest son was a good little wrestler, but there came a time when his coach asked him to wrestle up a couple of weight classes in a bout with another school because the team had two wrestlers in my son’s class, and none in the heavier class. That meant that my…
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More research needed in battle against pancreatic cancer
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, who lost her 17- month battle with pancreatic cancer. She had an inspiring, accomplished career and is an icon in our nation’s history. Tragically, for those who have been touched by pancreatic cancer, 17 months is an…
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Greg Bean has facts and logic wrong
Greg Bean reports as fact in his editorial column that Gov. Chris Christie is on the wrong side of the marijuana legalization and same-sex marriage issue (“Christie will save New Jersey from turning into Colorado,” July 19) because it thwarts the will of the people. Well, let me focus only on same-sex marriage for the…
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Grants to boost Italian, chemistry programs in Edison schools
District also lands spot in state’s pilot program to evaluate principals BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The school district has received three grants and a spot in the state’s new principal evaluation pilot program. Schools Superintendent Richard O’Malley announced the three grants at the Board of Education’s recent work session meeting. In anticipation…
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Boy Scouts host car and motorcycle show
Boy Scout Troop 110 will hold their 6th annual custom car and motorcycle show on Sunday, Aug. 19 (rain date Aug. 26) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Edison High School, 50 Blvd. of the Eagles, Edison. The event will also feature a disc jockey, tricky tray, 50/50, and food. Registration for the car…
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