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Stella M. Szott Kapica
Mrs. Kapica, 93, of Sayreville, died June 4, 2012, in Cranbury Center, Monroe. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a cafeteria worker at DuPont Photo Products, Parlin section of Sayreville, where she worked 1954-81. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter Kapica. Surviving are a daughter, JoAnne Skwira, and her husband, Charles, of…
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Eleanor M. Horner Lenhart
Mrs. Lenhart, 87, of Spotswood, formerly of East Brunswick, died June 5, 2012, in Wynwood at Forsgate. Prior to her retirement in 1986, she was employed as a bank manager at Central Jersey Savings, Spotswood, where she worked for 20 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert, and by a sister, Margaret Cullen. Surviving…
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Pet food, supply drive to benefit shelter pets
Jamesburg’s Hot Dog Truck will host a Pet Food and Supply Drive for the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 30 at the truck on West Railroad Avenue, behind the firehouse. Rain date is July 7. The shelter is in desperate need of wet/canned cat and dog food, as well as other items…
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Nature tales
The common grackle has a really bad reputation in the animal kingdom. It will often steal food directly from the mouths of other birds, then stop, turn and say, “Whatsamattah? You got a problem wit’ dat?” This photo was taken in Montclair. IMAGE BY BILL PATRICK/www.maiseyimages.com
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State Fair comes to Meadowlands June 22
The recession may be over in theory, but inexpensive summer fun is hard to find, particularly with the high price of gasoline and transportation. State Fair Meadowlands is trying to come to the rescue by helping families keep fun close to home, with more fair bargains and promotions than ever. The event will run June…
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fundraisers •••
June 21-23 • St. Stan’s Carnival, 6-10 p.m. June 21, 6-11 p.m. June 22 (food tent opens at 5 p.m.), 5-11 p.m. June 23, on the St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish grounds, MacArthur Avenue and Main Street, Sayreville. Rides for children and adults; games of chance; Las Vegas “Money Wheel”; super 50/50s; food tent featuring ethnic…
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Daughter gives back to her beloved father, with a kidney
South River man supported family by working two full-time jobs for 35 years Francis Anderson and daughter Sharon Feniello share a moment after recovering from transplant surgery. SOUTH RIVER — Francis Anderson worked two full-time jobs for 35 years as a history and religious education teacher by day at Marist High School in Bayonne, and…
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Youngsters invited to Yo-Yo Club event
The next meeting of the Old Bridge Public Library Teens and ’Tweens Yo-Yo Club is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 28 at the Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Yo-Yo enthusiasts in grades 4-12 are invited to attend, bring their own yo-yos and practice their tricks. Participants may bring their own music or…
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Talk to shed light on weight-loss surgery
Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division, will sponsor a seminar titled “Is Weight-Loss Surgery Right for Me?” 7:30- 8:30 p.m. June 27 in Auxiliary Hall B and C, lower level of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital, Ferry Road between routes 9 and 18. Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri will lead a discussion on…
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