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Washers tourney
Above: Amanda Ryan (r) tosses her washer while her teammate and uncle, Dennis Ryan, watches it fly during a “washers” tournament held at One South Restaurant in South Brunswick on Saturday. Township residents Kevin Ryan, Mike Vibronek and Cliff Breese organized the first-ever tournament, which is based on a modified version of horseshoes. Left: A…
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Parents can take steps to combat obesity in children
During September, which is deemed “Go Healthy Month” by the American Heart Association, I encourage my fellow school administrators, coaches, parents and community leaders to take charge of the health of our youth. Nearly one in three children and youth in the United States are overweight or obese, according to the American Heart Association. Being…
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Lend a hand on National Public Lands Day
In the race to save New Jersey’s remaining open and natural lands, it’s easy to forget that this state we’re in already has an abundance of amazing public lands that belong to us all. Public lands include many familiar places; national wildlife refuges, state and county parks, and local trails and wildlife management areas. So…
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Allow Americans age 50-64 to buy into Medicare
A number of Sentinel readers have recently written about the urgent need to make affordable health care coverage available to Americans 50-64 years old. An obvious solution would be to allow them to buy into Medicare. Even by comparison with employer based coverage, Medicare spends far less on “administrative” costs (which often include compensation for…
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Rochelle “Shelly” Mendelowitz
Mrs. Mendelowitz, 65, of East Windsor and formerly South Brunswick, died Sept. 16, 2009, at home, following a battle with cancer. She had resided in South Brunswick for 34 years before relocating to East Windsor in 2004. Mrs. Mendelowitz was retired from Educational Testing Service, Princeton, where she was employed 25 years. She is survived…
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Residents encouraged to join in anniversary gala
This is an open invitation for the entire community to join us in celebrating the township of North Brunswick’s 230th anniversary at a gala dinner Oct. 23 at the East Brunswick Hilton. Invitations were recently mailed to many residents who have played an active role in various organizations and on township boards and committees. We…
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James D. Gourley
Mr. Gourley, 88, of North Brunswick, died Sept. 8, 2009. He was a truck driver for 30 years at Midstate Oil Company, North Brunswick. He also worked several years for Middlesex County Road Department, and North Brunswick Township Water Department. He was an active member of the North Brunswick Fire Department Engine Company No. 1…
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Director assures area has town’s attention
Iwas disappointed to read last week’s story on North Brunswick’s Berdine’s Corner neighborhood as characterized by a single resident. The overwhelming majority of homes throughout Berdine’s Corner are exceptionally well maintained by a diverse collection of longtime and newer families. The size and affordability of these neighborhood houses have fulfilled the dreams of many families…
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William F. Dailey
Mr. Dailey of North Brunswick died Sept. 7, 2009. He is survived by his father, William A. Dailey; his mother, Mae B. Dailey; a sister; and an aunt, Ruth B. Yanik. Arrangements were by Gleason Funeral Home, Somerset.
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