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James J. Grandjean Sr.
Mr. Grandjean, 91, of Manchester, formerly of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died Dec. 8, 2012, at his son’s home in Jackson. He was predeceased by his wife, Loretta Bralczyk Grandjean; a daughter, Lorraine Everitt; and a brother, Robert Erwin. Surviving are three children and their spouses, Nancy Grandjean of Durham, N.C., James and Judie…
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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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Registration on tap for library story time
The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will begin registration for Winter Storytimes Jan. 7, 2013. Programs are set to start Jan. 22. For more information, call the library at 732-251-1515.
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Milltown VFW fish fry scheduled for Jan. 11
The Clark-Moetz VFW Post, 45 Broad St., Milltown, will hold its Friday Fish Fry 5-8 p.m. Jan. 11. Dinner includes salad, fresh fish, French fries, vegetables, cole slaw, rolls and dessert. Suggested donation is $9 for adults and $5 for children under age 12.
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Job-market seminar on tap at library
Jane Z. Brady, director of the Middlesex County Office of Workforce Development and Workforce Investment Board, will present a seminar on the current job market at 10 a.m. Jan. 8, 2013, at the Business Resource Center at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The presentation will review the current job market in…
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business brief
Wells Fargo Advisors has announced that Joseph Xerri, AAMS, vice president-investment officer, has once again received the FIVE STAR Wealth ManagerSM award. Less than 2 percent of wealth managers in the New Jersey area have received this honor for 2013 from the FIVE STAR Wealth ManagerSM Award Program. Five Star Professional relied on a range…
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Blood drive at Saint Thomas on Jan. 12
Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, in cooperation with the Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, will be holding their annual winter blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 12 at the Saint Thomas parish auditorium, Route 18, Old Bridge. To make an appointment, call 800-933- BLOOD. Walk-ins are welcome.
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Outgoing J’burg board member reflects on service
Patrice Faraone lauded by fellow board members, school officials BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer JAMESBURG — At the last Board of Education meeting of the year, board member Patrice Faraone was recognized by her peers for more than a decade and a half of faithful service. Then the following evening, it happened all over again.…
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Food donations negate overdue fines in J’burg
With the donation of one can of unexpired food per $1 fine, overdue book fines will be erased during the month of January at the Jamesburg Public Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. Items will be given to the Deacon’s Food Pantry in Jamesburg.
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