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Hawks’ Kinne is repeat First Team All-American
St. Joseph alum Allen is Third Team pick Monmouth University men’s soccer standout Ryan Kinne (Naugatuck, Conn./Naugatuck High School) has been named to the 2010 NSCAA/Performance Subaru Men’s NCAA Division I All-America First Team, while teammate R.J. Allen (Old Bridge/St. Joseph High School) was named to the third team. This marks the second straight season…
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Oyler, Hallas foundation for Metuchen girls BB
BY SHAWN LAYTON Correspondent After losing three starters from last year’s 8-14 team, including 1,000- point scorer Stacy Carr, the Metuchen High School girls basketball team will lean heavily on the inside-outside combination of returning starters Jenna Oyler and Shelby Hallas. Oyler, a two-year starter at point guard, will be asked to pick up the…
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J.P. Stevens’ Mike Le avoids a Piscataway player and gets off a shot during the season-opener played Dec. 17 in Edison. Piscataway spoiled the home-opener for the Hawks winning 33-20. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Visit from firefighters a highlight for students
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Township firefighters’ yearly visit to the Lakeview School for children with disabilities is not only fun, it’s a positive learning experience for the students. “This annual event actually helps [the students] with fire drills,” said Lynn Sikorski, director of the school in Roosevelt Park. “They are less fearful…
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Resident: ‘Give patience and peace a try’
’Tis the season to “Let go! Let God! Give patience and peace a try.” The years have brought about many conflicts in our lives, which never seem to fade away. The old grudges, family feuds and misunderstandings stay with us because we don’t take the time or are afraid to talk about the unresolved hurts…
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Fix intersection to prevent accidents
The section of Main Street in front of the Metuchen train station has become a gory scene. On the evening of Dec. 14 I witnessed my fourth vehiclepedestrian accident in the past 18 months. Sadly, it has become so common that I have the Metuchen Police Department speed-dialed into my cell phone. Up until a…
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Kettle donations help Salvation Army year-round
The year is quickly drawing to a close. And as the year ends, so does the opportunity to make a tax-deductible donation to The Salvation Army for this year. More than simply receiving a tax deduction, you can still help to fill our kettles, which aren’t full. In turn, you’ll also help your neighbors in…
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Help loved ones stay safe on the road
Many families avoid any discussion about safe driving and don’t consider transportation alternatives for their loved ones until there is a crisis. Safe driving is about health and ability, and some people need to stop driving earlier than others, no matter their age. There are things adult children can do to help their loved ones…
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Edison movie theater debuts dine-in service
Guests can eat dinner, have cocktails at newly remodeled auditoriums BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer AMC Loews Menlo Park employees help guests on hand during a Dec. 14 VIP night showcasing the new dine-in movie theater concept. Left: Servers await their first customers outside the auditoriums. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff EDISON — A streamlined…
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