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Lawrence S. Madell
Mr. Madell, 89, of Milltown, died Nov. 5, 2010, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was predeceased by a sister, Veronica Aldrich. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Goodwin Madell; two daughters, Cathy Pierce, and her husband, Mark, of Spotswood and Cindy Rader of Milltown; a sister, Elizabeth Crane of Milltown; and three grandchildren.…
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Stanley Wojciechowicz
Mr. Wojciechowicz, 96, of Sayreville, died Oct. 28, 2010, in Pine Brook Care Center, Manalapan. Prior to his retirement in 1979, he was employed as a laboratory technician with Ashland Corp., Perth Amboy, where he worked for many years. He was predeceased by his wife, Emma Singer Wojciechowicz; a sister, Hedwig Nowicki; and a brother,…
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Holt extends thanks, pledges to continue work for constituents
Iwould like to publicly thank the people of the 12th Congressional District for putting their faith in me for another two years. This appreciation is for those who voted for me — and for those who didn’t. I have received many different interpretations of the meaning of the election results here and around the country,…
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TNR more effective than feeding bans
Municipalities like Sayreville are unwise to adopt a feral-cat feeding ban. Feeding bans cause cats to suffer and starve to death. A more effective, benevolent and nonlethal course would be to encourage trap-neuter-return (TNR), which stops cats from breeding through sterilization and makes it possible for cats to live out their lives in managed colonies…
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Salvation Army makes urgent plea for help
As the holidays approach, I feel compelled to write this letter and share a burden that’s weighing heavily on my heart. The truth is, I’m worried. So many people in our local New Jersey communities are living through difficult and stressful times — times of great need. In fact, at the close of our fiscal…
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NJEA: We don’t need no stinkin’ cooperation
CODA GREG BEAN When I wrote recently about an undercover video made at a New Jersey Education Association conference by James O’Keefe, the guy who embarrassed ACORN in the last presidential election, I figured I’d hear from readers who agreed with me, and take a little heat from others. I always do when I write…
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Photograph
U.S. Army Spc. Christopher Poulsen, an Our Lady of Lourdes School alumnus and parent, visited the school for Veterans Day Nov. 11 with Capt. Shari Claros and spoke to the students about their roles in the Army. Pictured with him and daughter Shannon are teachers (l-r) Sr. Leonarda Pyryt, Sr. Theresa Sawica, Jean Duffy and…
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Ice & snow must be cleared from vehicles before driving
Highway safety and law enforcement officials have reminded New Jersey motorists that an amended law went into effect in October requiring that all ice and snow be removed from a vehicle before it may travel on New Jersey’s roads. Failure to do so can result in a citation and fine. Division of Highway Traffic Safety…
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Veterans Day
U.S. Army Spc. Alexandre Basulto, who is stationed with the 101st Airborne Division in Afghanistan, came to the East Brunswick Chabad Chai Central After School Program to visit with the children for Veterans Day Nov. 11. Basulto spoke about his experiences in the armed forces and the importance of defending the country’s freedom. He also…
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