• Robert N. Clayton

    Mr. Clayton, 61, of Jamesburg, died Oct. 3, 2011, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Shelly Williams. Surviving are his wife, Esther Gallaher Clayton; a daughter, Denise Williams of Old Bridge; a son, Eric Clayton of Granburry, Texas; a brother, Alfred; three sisters, Barbara, Nancy and Dot;…

  • Jane R. Engle Owens

    Mrs. Owens, 83, of Sayreville, formerly of East Brunswick, died Sept. 26, 2011, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. She was predeceased by her husband, Russell E. Owens; a brother, William Engle; and two sisters, Betty Griffin and Margaret Herman. Surviving are four sons, John F. Owens and Robert Harrison Owens, both of…

  • Kenneth J. Jones

    Mr. Jones, 86, of East Brunswick, died Sept. 23, 2011, in the Reformed Church Home, Old Bridge. Prior to his retirement in 1991, he was a heavy-machine operator for Delamback-Lamb Co., South Brunswick, where he worked for 10 years. He was predeceased by two brothers, Sydney Jones and Donald Jones Sr.; a sister, Cleo Longstreet;…

  • State Bar Foundation to hold workshops

    The New Jersey State Bar Foundation will hold free training sessions on teasing and bullying, designed for administrators, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Nov. 17. Registration is required by calling 1-800-FREE-LAW. Attendees must leave a fax number and specify if they are an educator or administrator. A refundable $20 security…

  • Octoberfest on tap in Monroe Oct. 16

    The Monroe Township Recreation Department’s 16th annual Octoberfest is planned for noon-4 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Monroe Township Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road. The event will feature rides, entertainment, a magic show, vendors, pony rides, games, etc. Admission is free of charge. For more information, call Jeanne Crawley at 732-723-5000.

  • Ladies auxiliary sets Holiday Gift Bazaar

    The Spotswood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor its annual Holiday Gift Bazaar 6-9 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Spotswood Firehouse, Main Street. The event will feature a variety of crafters and vendors for holiday shopping. Spaces are still available. For more information or to reserve, call 732-251-5738.

  • Bianculli, friends to appear at library

    The annual jazz event at the Monroe Township Library will feature an evening of music with pianist John Bianculli and friends 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The performance is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Monroe Township Public Library. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets, which cost $12 for Friends…

  • Fundraiser to aid wounded Marine

    Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7508, 17 Bordentown Ave., Old Bridge, will host a Night of Comedy Oct. 22 to benefit U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Colin Pascik. Cpl. Pascik, a resident of Monroe, lost both legs as the result of injuries sustained when he stepped on an improvised explosive device while serving in Afghanistan.…

  • Friends holding membership drive

    The Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue, will celebrate National Friends of the Library Week, Oct. 16-22, with its Meet a Person, Make a Friend Campaign. The Friends will recruit new members 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 16 in front of Mendoker’s Bakery, West Railroad Avenue, Jamesburg, and during the rest of the week in the library,…

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