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Cub Scouts to hold bonfire June 23
Cub Scout Pack 12 will host a bonfire celebration June 23 at the field behind St. Matthew Church, 81 Seymour Ave., Edison. Free hot dogs, “bug juice” and s’mores will be served beginning at 6:30 p.m. Afterward, there will be skits, songs, Mentos rockets and, at 8:30 p.m., the bonfire. If it rains, the event…
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Mama don’t ’low no cussin’ ’round here
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Although I wouldn’t say I have a potty mouth, I do occasionally let a curse word fly. I’ve been known to utilize the “d” word after slamming a finger in the door, the “s” word has made an appearance when the car won’t start, and although I was raised…
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You heard it here first: a cure for Old-Timers’ disease
CODA GREG BEAN This may be the best argument for requiring students in K-12 school programs to learn a foreign language that I’ve ever heard. And if you’re like me, and becoming a bitmore forgetful with every passing year, it’s a pretty good argument for ordering a Berlitz course and becoming fluent in anything from…
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Edison residents need to push for disclosure
Edison has two very controversial applications on the table. One is the Revlon site, which will impact both Talmadge Road and Route 27 in Edison. Extensive warehousing and office space is included in one application. What is not getting disclosed is the history of contamination on the site. Absent from all testimony thus far is…
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Writer calls for protection of clean energy funding
The summer driving season is nearly upon us, and people in New Jersey are beginning to plan vacation trips and other fun events. Oil prices are expected to rise, increasing the financial burden on drivers in an already tough economy. In addition, pollution levels are also rising as increased carbon emissions augment the likelihood of…
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Resident says contract favors teachers at the top
I n the article “Edison board, union laud new contracts” (Sentinel, June 6), the Edison Township EducationAssociation (ETEA) reveals its favoritism for teachers at the top. In a ploy to remove monies from the salary guide without appearing to remove monies from the salary guide, ETEA leaders stopped teachers from moving up a step when…
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Volunteers needed to help at blood drives
New Jersey Blood Services, which supplies blood products and services to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers to work blood drives. The blood service volunteer is an integral member of the collection team whose task it is to assist donors with registration, escorting and canteen duties, and to watch for post-donation…
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Vacation Bible school at Edison church
The Community Presbyterian Church, 75 Glenville Road, Edison, will hold its vacation Bible school, “SonRise National Park,” 6-9 p.m. July 23-27 for ages 4 through adult. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 732-287-1666.
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