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Concert to aid young woman’s RSD fight
A benefit rock concert to help raise money for Brittany Fields of West Windsor, a young woman fighting reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), a debilitating and progressive disease of the autonomic nervous system, is set for 8 p.m. July 7 in the Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. RSD…
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2nd Infantry Division veterans sought
The 2nd (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone who ever served in the 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For information about the association and its annual reunion in St. Louis on Aug. 25-29, visit the association’s website at www.2ida.org or contact the association’s secretary-treasurer, Bob Haynes, at [email protected] or 224-225-1202.
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Crossroads North receives donation of recycling bin
BY KELLY CRAIG Correspondent SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Middle school children come running, flocking around what’s new in school; fingers are pointing, mouths are chattering. The students of Crossroads North Middle School are not surrounding a student with the newest gadget or fashion statement, but they are curious about the new recycling container donated by Middlesex…
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Temple to host Shabbat Alive, more
Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, will host the following events in July. Special ShabbatAlive! 7 p.m. July 8 — The Celebration of Temple Emanu-El’s 50th anniversary continues with a musical and participatory service. Among the guests will be members of the Interfaith Clergy Association. A festive Oneg reception will follow the service. …
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Think socks are simple? Read this!
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH There are many challenges facing us in today’s world. Naturally, there’s the weather to contend with, the economy to endure, and let’s not forget the task of trying to find something entertaining on TV that doesn’t involve CongressmanWeiner. Then, of course, there are the minor things. Little nuisances that…
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If I didn’t say it before, Pop, thanks for the cheeseburgers
CODA GREG BEAN On Father’s Day, my boys took me out for a wonderful brunch, and we passed a few fine hours laughing, and planning for upcoming, happy events. I consider myself blessed to have such fine sons. But I also spent a lot of the day thinking about my own father, who died in…
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Retired Army employee tired of media portrayal of gov’t workers
When I first graduated from an engineering college, I went to work for several large companies. After a few years, theArmy offered me a higher salary to work for them. I did not realize until I received my first pay that I had to pay for my retirement and health insurance. This was not so…
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Closing Vineland is a dignity issue, not an economic issue
A s the rhetoric surrounding the proposed closure of the Vineland Developmental Center continues, The Arc of New Jersey feels compelled to present the other side of this emotional story. The real injustice in the case of the Vineland Developmental Center is not an economic or employment issue, but the loss of human dignity and…
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Food bank thanks N.B. students, woman’s club
The Volunteers of the North Brunswick Food Bank would like to thank all the students at North Brunswick Township High School who participated in the Rock-a-Thon. We are so grateful that you selected our food bank to receive such a generous donation from the proceeds of the event. Thanks again for your caring and your…
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