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Nora Marie Buckley McShane
Mrs. McShane, 81, of East Brunswick, died June 1, 2013, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as an administrative assistant at Rutgers University School of Education, New Brunswick. She served on the East Brunswick zoning board and Board of Health. She was predeceased by three brothers, Thomas…
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Ida Perlmutter Kamich
Mrs. Kamich, 96, of Monroe, formerly of South River, died June 5, 2013, at home. Prior to her retirement several years ago, she was employed as a teacher for the South River Board of Education and taught at the borough’s Lincoln School for 29 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Barnet Kamich. Surviving are…
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Edmund J. Bodnar
Mr. Bodnar, 76, of Matawan, formerly of South River and East Brunswick, died June 2, 2013, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. He was employed by Laffin Chevrolet, South River, and Acme Nissan, South Brunswick. He was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Sproch. Surviving are a sister, Elizabeth Smith, and her husband, John;…
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League to offer info on filling Senate seat
The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Monroe Township will disseminate information regarding the extra primary and election dates to fill the seat of the late Sen. Frank Lautenberg at 1 p.m. June 24 in the Monroe Township Municipal Courtroom, Perrineville Road. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 609-655-4791.
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Senior adults welcome at new JFVS programs
Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) will host two new groups, open to senior adults ages 50 and above, at its Monroe location in the Concordia Shopping Center, Perrineville Road. “Preserve Your Family Memories Through Scrapbooking” is set for 1:30-3 p.m. July 10, 17 and 24. A fee of $25 per person…
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Student wins Tourette syndrome scholarship award
Amanda L. Silvers EAST BRUNSWICK — The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) named a local student as a scholarship award winner. Amanda L. Silvers received the 12th annual NJCTS Children’s Scholarship Award for first place, in honor of the late Dr. Nathan Weiss and his contributions to the organization. A…
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Fourth of July event to feature fireworks
The annual Monroe Township Recreation Department Fourth of Celebration will begin at 5 p.m. July 4 in Thompson Park. The event will feature a DJ; food, craft, clothing, toy and jewelry vendors; sand art; pony rides; a petting zoo; and more. A fireworks display is set for dusk. For more information call 732-723- 5000.
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Science camp scheduled at YMCA
The South Amboy Branch YMCA, 200 John T. O’Leary Blvd., will offer a science camp July 22-Aug. 6 for youngsters in grades 2-6. Each weeklong camp is a hands-on collaborative science program incorporating chemistry and physical science. Children will see growing marshmallows, use gak and slime, and learn to understand not-sosimple machines. Prior science experience…
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VBS will travel to ‘Promise Island’
The Spotswood Chapel will hold a Vacation Bible school (VBS) 6-8 p.m. July 8- 11 at 73 Devoe Ave., Spotswood. Youngsters ages 4-12 are invited. This year’s theme will be “Adventures on Promise Island: Where Kids Discover God’s Treasure.” Highlights will include Bible stories, songs, crafts and snacks. Participants will visit Promise Port at the…
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