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Norma Pearl Hinds
Mrs. Hinds, 80, of Old Bridge, died Dec. 8, 2012, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a registered nurse at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. She was predeceased by a son, Erold Anthony Hinds; a brother, Roy Hylton; and a sister, Louise Hylton.…
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Sophie Mazurkewicz
Mrs. Mazurkewicz, 101, of Old Bridge, died Dec. 1, 2012, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. She was predeceased by her husband, Leo Mazurkewicz, and a brother, Myron Metznik. Surviving is a grandson, Brandon Cohen, with whom she lived. Funeral services were held at St. Bernadette’s Church, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Arrangements…
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Wacky Wings set for Wednesdays at VFW
Clark-Moetz Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2319 hosts a Wacky Wings Night 5-8 p.m. every Wednesday at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown. Guests are invited to try the post’s sauces or bring their own. Wings cost 50 cents each. Poppers, breaded zucchini, potato pancakes and corn fritters also are available. All are…
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Wintersession classes at MCC Dec. 26-Jan 11
Middlesex County College is offering a concentrated semester over the holiday break. Included are more than 50 classes in subjects such as computer science, economics, English, health, Western civilization, math, fitness, racquetball, swimming, psychology, sociology, Spanish and public speaking. Wintersession classes begin Dec. 26 and run through Jan. 11. “Wintersession is a great way for…
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Bariatric weight-loss group slates meeting
Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor a Bariatric Weight-Loss Support Group meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 26 in the cafeteria of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital’s Old Bridge division, Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18. The meeting is designed for individuals who have had weight-loss surgery, are contemplating weight-loss surgery or are…
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Elks to celebrate on New Year’s Eve
The East Brunswick Elks, 21 Oakmont Ave., will host a New Year’s Eve Party 8 p.m. Dec. 31 through 1 a.m. Jan. 1, 2013. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $55 per person; price includes a hot buffet, an open bar, desserts, a champagne toast and party favors. Guests may bring their own…
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Residents asked to ‘Like’ new children’s book
E.B. author Russel Like is using Kickstarter website to invite users to donate funds to project BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Children’s book aficionados have a rare opportunity to be a part of the creative writing process through a local author’s Kickstarter project. Russel Like, of East Brunswick, who has written two…
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Rec offers fitness, trip to ‘Jersey Boys’
The Milltown Department of Recreation will offer two upcoming events open to borough residents and nonresidents. A trip to see the 3 p.m. matinee of “Jersey Boys” on Broadway is planned for Jan. 27, 2013. Cost is $135 per person. The bus will depart at 10:30 a.m. from Borough Hall, allowing participants time to sightsee…
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Janet’s Law signed by Gov. Christie
A lifesaving measure known as Janet’s Law, sponsored by state Sen. Robert Singer (R-Monmouth, Ocean), has been signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie. “This action by the Legislature and administration is long overdue to prevent tragic student-athlete deaths due to unexpected cardiac arrest,” Singer said. “I am proud that after several years, we finally…
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