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Jeanette Vedrook
Mrs. Vedrook, 72, of East Brunswick, died Jan. 12, 2011, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a deli clerk at Stop & Shop, South Brunswick. She was predeceased by a brother, George Vedrook Jr. Surviving are a son, Michael Vedrook of East Brunswick; two sisters,…
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NBTHS to celebrate Black History Month
North Brunswick High School’s African American Club will celebrate Black History Month on Friday, Feb. 4, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the North Brunswick High School Commons, 1648 Route 130, New Brunswick. The theme is “Dr. King’s Dream: The Civil Rights Movement.” Tickets are $5 per person, which includes food and drinks. Tickets are…
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While Linda Feinstein (r), of Monmouth Junction, gets out her supplies, Sonia Dinetta (l), of Hamilton, works on her scrapbook and Caitie Flum, of East Windsor, does cross-stitching during a scrapbooking and crafts program at the South Brunswick Library on Jan. 29. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Film recalls famed music scene of 1980s
‘Rockin’ Brunswick’ captured unique period in New Brunswick BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Above: A lively scene gathers outside the Melody Bar in the 1980s. Many local bands performed at the venue, where popular entertainment personality Matt Pinfield was a DJ. Below left: Joe Giglio of Jigs and the Pigs performs at the Patrix back…
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Monmouth Junction squad celebrates 70 years
BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Currently 1,600 man-hours field over 1,000 first aid calls per year T he Monmouth Junction First Aid Squad, the oldest squad in town, recently celebrated its 70th anniversary. At the Jan. 25 Township Council meeting, the squad’s efforts were praised by town officials. Deputy Mayor Chris Killmurray spoke highly of…
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S.B. enacts type of geese birth control to handle ‘harassment’
Geese police, windmills not proven effective in combating overpopulation BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer South Brunswick has renewed its agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for geese control for 2011. “Due to overpopulation there are some issues regarding complaints with geese feces on township property in several different areas,” township Health Department Officer Steven…
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Priscilla Lee (l) and Jazmine Faherty, both of Somerset, cut a pattern for a pocketbook during an afternoon of scrapbooking and crafts at the South Brunswick Library on Jan. 29. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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The 14 members of the Junior Board of the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Long Branch will host a Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Sea Bright Public Municipal Beach (behind the Sea Bright Firehouse. Registration will be held at Sea Bright Pizza (1066 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright) starting at 11:30 a.m.…
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Wall Stadium getting ready for 2011 stock car season
Businessman and auto racing enthusiast Cliff Krause has signed a deal that he says will keep Wall Stadium, Route 34, Wall Township, open for stock car racing and other events for several years to come. Krause said he wants to hear from participants and spectators. Starting immediately, Krause has set up an email address to…
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