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Wine tasting, auction to fund scholarships
The Hall Education Fund Inc. and the Wine and Liquor Emporium of Piscataway will hold the fourth annual Wine Tasting/ Silent Auction from 5:30-8 p.m. March 7 at the First Reformed Church, 9 Bayard St., New Brunswick. Proceeds from the fundraiser go toward scholarships for underprivileged New Brunswick students who attended New Brunswick High School…
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Salvatrice “Sylvia” Frasca
Mrs. Frasca, 86, of Monroe, formerly of Perth Amboy, died Feb. 5, 2014, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her first husband, Salvatore Cangialosi; her second husband, Stephen Frasca; and a brother, Ralph Pelligra. Surviving are two stepdaughters, Yvonne Weiss and her husband, Howard, of the Fords section of…
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Edward S. Rickards Jr.
Mr. Rickards, 72, of Monroe, formerly of Milltown, died Feb. 5, 2014, in University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro. Surviving are a brother, Dr. Robert Rickards, and two nephews, Jordan and Gabriel, of North Brunswick; and a nephew, Wesley, and a great-niece, Sophia, of Chesapeake, Va. Services were private. Memorial contributions may be made…
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Open pages of newsletter detail county’s open space
The Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) launched “OPEN S.P.A.C.E.S.,” a free quarterly newsletter focusing on various facets of land preservation from local and regional perspectives. With upwards of 7,500 acres of open space preserved in Middlesex County, the objective was to provide residents with updates on newly acquired parcels, environmental impacts, the array of outdoor…
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Take camp skills to school
Millions of parents chose camp for their child or teen because of the immense benefits of the experience. Not only does camp foster making new friends and learning 21st century life skills like independence, problem-solving, and teamwork, but it’s also fun! And camp skills can transfer into the school classroom. Confidence — All through the…
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Summer camp is the social supplement for modern society
By Andy Pritikin & Peg Smith What an amazing world we live in, with more information and connections at our fingertips than we could ever imagine.This brave new world has come with a price though, as we’ve gradually replaced human interaction with technological interaction, and created a generation of young people, many of whom are…
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Area schools and camps have so much to offer
Camp Excel Camp Excel is a specialized summer camp for children ages 5-17 with ADHD and others with social skills challenges.At Camp Excel, they focus on developing social skills and the social awareness necessary for better relationships.They teach children problem-solving skills and build self-esteem.The comprehensive program includes academics with special education teachers to promote growth…
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BULLETIN BOARD
Nominate a ‘hero’ for home makeover HGTV is now casting for its second season of “Cousins Undercover.” Residents can nominate a local hero who deserves a surprise home makeover. Nominees can be someone who helps their community through their work, such as firefighters, police officers, teachers, nurses, military personnel or coaches; someone who gives back…
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Low-income families eligible for heating assistance
The Christie administration has announced that nearly 230,000 households received heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP is a federally funded program that assists low-income households with their heating bills and provides emergency heating-system services and emergency fuel assistance. This round of funding, totaling more than $70 million, will assist…
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