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Field of Dreams
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARY PASKELL The Sayreville soccer fields on Bordentown Avenue were renamed the PFC Woodrow Haussermann Memorial Soccer Fields on Oct. 5 in honor of the only Sayreville resident to be killed in action in the Korean War. At right: The American flag is presented to one of Haussermann’s nieces during a wreath…
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New date set for Milltown cleanup
The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) Milltown Environmental Cleanup, originally scheduled for May 10, will take place 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 25 beginning at Milltown Borough Hall, Washington Avenue. For more information, call Alan Godber at 732-846-4476 or leave a message at LBWP headquarters, 732-249-5297.
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Old Bridge entertainer refuses to let loss of leg be hindrance
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Evan Ruggiero, a 2008 graduate of Old Bridge High School, sings and dances for students enrolled in the Transition Class at Old Bridge High School. Evan lost his leg to bone cancer while he was a student at Montclair State University. He uses a metal post to tap dance. PHOTO…
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Gala, Mass to mark St. Stan’s anniversary
The Parish of St. Stanislaus Kostka, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville, will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a Dec. 14 gala. A celebratory Mass will be held at 3 p.m. at the church, followed by dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the Grand Marquis, 1550 Route 9 South, Old Bridge. Dinner tickets are available at the church…
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Contractors step up to help girl after accident
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — A Metuchen construction company is helping a young girl get the resources she needs to continue living at home with her family. Alise Strawhand, also referred to as Lisie, nearly died after falling into a goldfish pond in her backyard at the age of 1 in 2009. Doctors said…
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Fire Safety Day event scheduled for Oct. 18
Home Depot, 401 S. Main St., Milltown, will present its annual Fire Safety Day 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18. The event will include participation from local fire departments, a children’s workshop with craft projects, games, prizes and refreshments. For more information, call 732-432- 0500.
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St. Thomas seniors plan two-day bazaar
The St. Thomas Seniors Club will sponsor its annual bazaar 4-7 p.m. Nov. 1 and 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 2 in the auditorium at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Route 18, Old Bridge. The event will feature homemade cakes, handmade blankets and clothing, specialty chocolate lollipops and a variety of flea-market items. There will be…
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Pig Roast coming to VFW post Oct. 25
East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will sponsor its Pig Roast 1-6 p.m. Oct. 25 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road, behind University Radiology. Cost is $20. Price includes food, beer, wine and more. There will be a contest for the best dipping sauce. For more information and tickets, call 732-254-9674.
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Concert to mark Pearl Music Days
The Daniel Pearl Education Center (DPEC) will sponsor a performance featuring the British Invasion Tribute at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Temple B’nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick. The event is the 10th annual free concert celebrating Daniel Pearl World Music Days. Admission is free of charge. Seating is limited. Interested individuals…
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