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Organ donors give hope, help make miracles happen
The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) was founded 25 years ago when residents of Bloomington, Ind., rallied around a little boy who needed a life-saving liver transplant. In less than eight weeks, the community raised $100,000 to place the boy on the organ waiting list. But the child died before an organ became available. Those…
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Knights thank community for support
The members of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 7046 (St. Cecilia’s, Monmouth Junction) want to express our thanks to everyone in the local South Brunswick community who contributed to our recent Drive for the Mentally Handicapped (April 8-10). We were able to raise $3,000 that will be given to several local organizations that assist…
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N.J. is first to require ski helmets for minors
The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey applauds Gov. Chris Christie and the state Legislature for creating a law that requires anyone younger than 18 years old to wear a properly fitted helmet while downhill skiing or snowboarding. This law, which will be in effect for the 2011-2012 ski season, makes New Jersey the first…
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Businesses urged to participate in Denim Day
A pril is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual assault happens every day, everywhere around the world and to individuals from every background. It affects men, women and children. It is estimated that one in six women will experience an attempted rape in her lifetime. Most assaults — whether of women or men — go…
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BOE recognizes Teachers Who Make a Difference
Educators, students honored at April BOE meeting BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Four more Teachers Who Make a Difference awards were presented through Gloria Zastko’s grant program for the North Brunswick school district. Barbara Peabody of North Brunswick Township High School, Katherine Havens of Judd Elementary, Eileen Loester of John Adams Elementary…
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NBTHS students do the Logo-motion
Raider Robotix team wins Virginia Regional competition BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township high school Raider Robotix team rolled on to another championship win April 9. Competing in the Virginia Regional April 7 to 9, the team placed first and also received the Xerox Creativity Award. The game this year involved…
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Wine tasting, tour at Holly Hill Estate
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties (BBBSMMC) will host its 12th annual Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting 6-9:30 p.m. May 9 at Holly Hill Estate in the Locust section of Middletown. The event will feature a tour of the designer show house and grounds overlooking the Navesink River from 6 to 7…
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Traffic skills program for bicylists May 7
The North Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the New Jersey Bike and Walk Coalition Bicycle Education is offering “Traffic Skills 101 for Bicyclists” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 7 at the North Brunswick Township Municipal Building. The cost is $50 per student. The program gives cyclists the confidence they need to…
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