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Job seekers invited to free computer classes
The first classes in the newly renovated computer lab at Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Middlesex County, 32 Ford Ave., second floor, Milltown, will begin Feb. 2. The lab renovation was designed to bring the latest hardware and software to jobseekers who need to update their computer skills. Offerings include “Microsoft Word,” “Microsoft Excel,” “Internet…
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Events to revolve around social issues
coLAB Arts has announced its 2015 arts programming to encourage residents to engage in and discuss current social issues. Creative writing workshops, professional writing workshops and a book club will be offered through litLAB each month. filmLAB, the cinematic branch of coLAB, will feature monthly meetings and screenings open to casual and professional participants. theTABLE…
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Lillian (Feldman) Leifer
Lillian (Feldman) Leifer died on Jan. 16, 2015, at home. She was 85. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., she resided in Metuchen and Clark before moving to East Brunswick 10 years ago. Ms. Leifer was a member of the East Brunswick Senior Center, as well as Hadassah. Surviving are her two sons, Paul Leifer and…
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Norman J. Carina
Norman J. Carina Sr. of Milltown passed away Jan. 13, 2015, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was 84. Born and raised in Milltown, he was a lifelong resident. He enjoyed spending summers in Lavallette with his family and going to Florida during the winter. Norm worked for the Borough of Milltown…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
E. Thomas Allen Jr. has been appointed senior executive vice president and chief operating officer of Columbia Bank. Allen replaces Alex Grinewicz, who is retiring following a 41-year banking career. Allen joined Columbia Bank in 1994 as a financial planning and analysis manager, and later served as treasurer; vice president and treasurer; and senior vice…
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High schoolers invited to enter Brain Bee
High school students have an opportunity to display their brainpower by competing in the 2015 Central New Jersey Regional Brain Bee. Modeled after a traditional spelling bee, the Brain Bee is a live Q-and-A competition in which students are quizzed about the human brain and central nervous system. The contest will be held from 10…
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Cut and dry
PHOTOS COURTESY OF LORETTA O’CONNOR Kristina Hatter of Monroe decided to follow in the footsteps of her older sister Cassidy, who previously donated her tresses to Locks of Love. Kristina had 9 inches of her hair taken off as her Christmas present to some lucky child.
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Ball in the House coming to arts center
The R&B/soul/pop a-cappella group Ball in the House will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 3 at the East Brunswick Performing Arts Center, Hammarskjold Middle School, 200 Rues Lane. The group also will conduct a workshop for students in grades 3-5 at Warnsdorfer Elementary School, East Brunswick, during the day. Students will have the…
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Fiscal management, technology upgrades key for county in 2015
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Ronald Rios As Ronald Rios looked ahead at his second full year as Middlesex County freeholder director, he pledged to provide quality services while keeping the county fiscally sound. “The Middlesex County freeholder board has always been and will continue to be a board that is dedicated to serving the…
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