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Used cell phones sought to aid soldiers
The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of ForeignWars Post No. 4699, Sayreville, is collecting used cell phones. The phones will be used to obtain calling cards for U.S. soldiers overseas. For more information and for drop-off location, call Lorraine at 609-448-2587.
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Edward Chodzko
Mr. Chodzko, 93, of South River, died Aug. 11, 2009, in Compassionate Care Hospice, Trenton. Prior to his retirement in 1989, he was employed as a maintenance mechanic at Algrow Knitting Mills, Milltown, where he worked for 20 years. A son, Leon Chodzko, died in 2008. Surviving are his wife, Anatola Chodzko; three sons, Walter,…
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Retired Secret Service member joins council
Goals include Broadway revitalization, rehiring officers BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city’s new third ward councilman has seen politics from a different angle … as part of the Secret Service. William Schwarick, who is taking the seat vacated by John O’Connell, knows the nation’s capital all too well. Schwarick spent 29 years…
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Old Bridge Library to close for weekend
In recognition of Labor Day, the Old Bridge Public Library will be closed Sept. 5-7. Regular library hours will resume Sept. 8, and central branch Sunday hours will begin Sept. 13. For more information contact Library Director Michael Lamb at 732-721-5600, ext. 5042 or [email protected].
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Catherine Kurella
Mrs. Kurella, of Matawan, died Aug. 25, 2009, at St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She resided in Brooklyn, N.Y., prior to relocating to the Matawan and Old Bridge area. She was a librarian at Morgan Stanley, New York City, for 10 years, retiring in 1980. She was predeceased by her husband,…
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$1.3 million transfer raises concerns in O.B.
Councilman: Administration is ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’ BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer As Old Bridge officials review the recently introduced transition-year municipal budget, some are voicing concerns regarding the appropriation of certain municipal funds. Republican Councilman Richard Greene has expressed his discontent with the township’s use of $1.3 million from the reserve fund of…
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Sport Shorts
Old Bridge Fall Baseball League is accepting applications for the 2009 season. Mail-in registration is available by visiting www.leaguelineup.com/obfb for an application. All games are held at Old Bridge Township newest fields — Mannino Park, Geick Park and Veterans Park. All games will be played at night with lights. There are no workbonds or fundraisers.…
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Vendors are needed for Sayreville Day
Vendors and crafters are needed for Sayreville Day, which is scheduled to be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Kennedy Park in Parlin. The rain date is Sept. 20. Details: 732-735-1653 or sayrevilleday2009@ verizon.net.
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Bertha Sierotko Grodzki
Mrs. Grodzki, 92, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of South River and Sayreville, died Aug. 26, 2009, in Colonial Park Club, Sarasota. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Grodzki; a son, David Grodzki; two brothers; a sister; and two stepbrothers. Surviving are a daughter, Cathy Shaw, and her husband, Mark, of Sarasota; a daughter-in-law, Christine…
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