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for the record
Two teachers were incorrectly identified in the article “Outstanding teachers honored by No. Brunswick Board of Ed” in the June 2 Sentinel. Beth Yuhas is a math teacher, subject area leader and coordinator at Linwood Middle School, and Janice Pavone is a reading specialist at John Adams Elementary School.
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Donors give hope, help make miracles happen
The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) was founded 25 years ago when residents of Bloomington, Ind., rallied around a little boy who needed a lifesaving liver transplant. In less than eight weeks, the community raised $100,000 to place the boy on the organ waiting list. But the child died before an organ became available. Those…
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The trouble with trillions, and it’s not science fiction
CODA GREG BEAN If you’ve been listening to the news lately, you know there’s a huge debate in Washington over raising the national debt limit. Currently, our national debt stands at about $14.3 trillion, give or take a few billion, and President Obama’s administration and the Democrats in Congress want to raise the debt limit…
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NBTHS graduation set for June 20
BY JENNIFER AMATO Ashwin Baweja NORTH BRUNSWICK — Over 450 students will be graduating from North Brunswick Township High School on June 20 during the 37th annual commencement ceremonies. Roughly 97 percent of students will attend a two- or four-year college, enter the work force full time or join the military, while the remaining students…
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Parsons’ students show that writing is a snap
BY JENNIFER AMATO NORTH BRUNSWICK — Snap. Snap. Snap. Instead of clapping after a poetry reading, Ramona Talbert’s fifth-graders snapped their fingers in appreciation after each of the 22 students read their original poems during a Writer’s Brunch and poetry slam at Panera on Route 1 on June 8. Throughout the year the Parsons Elementary…
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‘Recycle Rock Out’ at N.B. Community Park
Element Church in North Brunswick will host a “Recycle Rock Out” 3-7 p.m. June 18 at North Brunswick Community Park. The community is invited to help clean up the park and to enjoy children’s activities, free food, and live music.
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Vendors sought for Legion flea market
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 401 in South Brunswick will hold a flea market 8 a.m. to 3 p.m June 25 at the post home, 148 Major Road, Monmouth Junction. Vendors are wanted. Spaces are priced at $10. Bring unwanted items you have found and sell them for cash. To rent a space or for more…
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Forum on accessible transportation
TheAging in Place Partnership, together with Easter Seals Project Action (ESPA) will host the AIPP Accessible Transportation Community Forum 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 17 at the South Brunswick Township PublicWorks Building. Participants will discuss expanded transportation options, such as the possibilities of volunteer drivers, taxi vouchers, and other innovative means to expand services.…
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