The ‘last original’ bids goodbye to Colonia H.S. Sandra Schmidtke leaves with 40 years of fond memories      BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer Every year since Colonia High School was built in 1967, Sandra Schmidtke has left the school’s halls on the last day of school, only to return in September. More ... Students and parents lament loss of shop class      District officials cut program to make room for language classes More ...      MIGUEL JUAREZ staffJuan Diaz keeps the beat on the congas as singer José Martinez adds rhythm with maracas as they perform at the Latin Rhythms concert at the Barron Arts Center Thursday night. More ... Groundhog found in driveway had rabies BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer      WOODBRIDGE — The township health department has confirmed that a groundhog found in Woodbridge last week tested positive for rabies. More ... Train noises ‘nature of the beast,’ says Conrail      Sewaren residents say noise from train couplings has gotten worse, not better More ... Shake it!      MIGUEL JUAREZ staffErik Jimenez (l), 6, of Woodbridge, Kevin Jaker, 5, of Texas, and his cousin Cassie Jaker, 4, of Woodbridge, shake it to Victor Quezada’s band during the free Latin Rhythms concert on the Barron Arts Center lawn Thursday evening. More ... Smooth ride over tracks since recent upgrade BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer      WOODBRIDGE — Motorists have gotten a break in Sewaren since the Conrail railroad crossing at Woodbridge Avenue received a $40,000 upgrade last week. More ...