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St. Mary’s class of ’62 plans 50-year reunion
The class of 1962 of St. Mary Regional High School, SouthAmboy, will hold its 50th reunion Oct. 20, 2012, at Shadowbrook, Shrewsbury. Organizers are seeking graduates to participate. If interested in attending or to provide the whereabouts of other graduates, email Maureen Farrell at [email protected].
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Donors needed for Jan. 14 blood drive
New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, will hold a blood drive 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 14 at the First Reformed Church of South River, 40 Thomas St. Donors must be in generally good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be 17 years of age (16 with parental consent). Refreshments…
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Tamburitzans will perform in Monroe
The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission and the Monroe Township Patrons of the Arts will present the Duquesne University Tamburitzans, America’s longest-running multicultural song and dance company, on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. The unique ensemble of folk artists is dedicated to the performance and preservation of music, songs and dances from Eastern Europe…
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Figure drawing scheduled at meeting
The Suburban Artist Guild (SAG) of Central New Jersey will hold its next monthly meeting 2 p.m. Jan. 13 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Ray Skibinski, illustrator, educator and professional artist, will present a figuredrawing workshop for members. As participants sketch a clothed model, Skibinski will offer tips and techniques…
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Marine a bit homesick, but proud to fight for country
Cpl. Suannette Rios, 22, of Sayreville, is serving her first tour in Afghanistan BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer Cpl. Suannette Rios SAYREVILLE — Making good on the promises stipulated in the U.S.-Iraq Status of Forces Agreement, all American troops withdrew from Iraqi territory by the end of 2011. Most of those service men and women formerly…
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Library Friends seeking vinyl records
The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library is continuing to collect vinyl records, either 45 or 33 1/3 rpm, (78s will not be accepted) in good condition. All donations may be placed near the Friends mailbox for book donations at the library, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Individuals who have a large collection of…
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St. Thomas Knights set free throw contest
The St. Thomas Knights of Columbus will host its annual Free Throw Contest on Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium of the St. Thomas the Apostle School, Route 18, Old Bridge. Boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate. Participants must bring their birth certificate, as well as proof of…
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Some appointments on hold in Sayreville as year begins
GOP mayor and Democratic council majority at odds during reorganization meeting BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Mayor Kennedy O’Brien and the Borough Council greeted the new year with disagreements as the governing body reorganized on Jan. 1. The Republican mayor began a new term as a 4-2 Democratic majority took over the council. The…
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Local historian pens book on Sayreville’s cultural past
Explores what town means to its residents, and how it became a sprawling suburb BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer A new book detailing Sayreville’s rich yet little-known history is available for purchase this month thanks to a sixthgeneration resident. Jason Slesinski, vice president of the Sayreville Historical Society, spent the last year and a half combing…
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