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Dogs will have their day at Monroe farm
Dogtoberfest’ to raise money for breast cancer research BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MONROE — Oktoberfest celebrations like the one held Sunday in the township tend to be more for humans, but now there is also one for their canine friends. On Nov. 8, Etsch Farms will be the site of “Dogtoberfest,” an event organized…
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Edward Siedlecki
Mr. Siedlecki, 97, of South River, died Oct. 25, 2009, in Care One at East Brunswick. Prior to his retirement, he was employed in the embroidery industry for many years and worked in the maintenance department at Rutgers University for 10 years. His wife, Anna Shanta Siedlecki, died in January. He also was predeceased by…
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Colonial Fair planned for Nov. 13 and 14
The annual Colonial Fair is set for 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 13 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14 at First Presbyterian Church, 45 Market St., Perth Amboy. The event will feature a Colonial display on stage. Homemade food will be available 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 13 and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14. Handmade items will…
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DWI checkpoints will be set up year-round
Middlesex County gets $43K state grant for program While in the past, Middlesex County officials have set up sobriety checkpoints on select weekends and holidays, a state grant will now allow the late-night roadblocks to be implemented year-round. Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan announced last week that the DWI checkpoints would begin last weekend…
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Paul S. Lederach
Mr. Lederach, 82, of Spotswood, died Oct. 24, 2009, at home. He was a repairman for many years, first with Sears, then for 20 years as owner of Spotswood Heating and Cooling. He retired in 1989 after 10 years as building and grounds supervisor with the Spotswood Board of Education. His wife, Helen Lederach, died…
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Toastmasters to hold Nov. 12, 19 meetings
The Old Bridge Toastmasters Club will meet 7-9 p.m. Nov. 12 and 19 at Cottrell Community Church, Cottrell Road, Old Bridge. Interested individuals are invited to join in the club’s free four-week course to improve public-speaking skills. For more information, email Tom at [email protected] or call Gail at 732-679-9627, email [email protected].
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An executive memory
Local 6-year-old has knack for knowledge, especially when it comes to U.S. presidents BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Matthew D’Elia, 6, of Old Bridge, has a passion for knowledge and can recite details both well-known and obscure pertaining to U.S. presidents. OLD BRIDGE — It wouldn’t be wise to ever bet against Matthew D’Elia. The…
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Frank J. Rusin
Mr. Rusin, 85, of Sayreville, died Oct. 22, 2009, in Bayshore Rehabilitation Center, Holmdel. Prior to his retirement, he and his late brother, Al, owned and operated Frank and Al’s Market, South River. His wife, Mary Wisz Rusin, died in 2007. He also was predeceased by five brothers, Mac, Joe, Al and Ted Makowski, and…
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Teens invited to events at library
The Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, will hold a variety of upcoming events for teens. A meeting of the Teen Advisory Board is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 12. Young people ages 12-18 are invited to join the group. The Teen Anime Club will meet at 2 p.m. Nov. 14. Ages 12-18 are invited…
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