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Doctor chronicles losing his wife to cancer
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Dr. Michael Kesler’s accomplishments are many and multifaceted, and made all the more impressive by their fulfillment in the face of seemingly insurmountable adversity. The author, editor and engineer penned the semi-autobiographical “Hurdles: When Cancer Strikes a Family,” which chronicles the polarized peaks and valleys Kesler and his wife Raquel…
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Gatt Mobile
PHOTO COURTESY OF HOLLYROCK MILLER MARKETING Dr. Charles Gatt and his two sons, Taylor and C.J., hand over the keys of their new vehicle to Paula Fiory, director of the Breast Cancer Resource Center at the YWCA in Princeton, at Honda of Princeton. Charles’ wife, Dr. Sandra Gatt, formerly of South Amboy, died this summer…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Thomas Sieber of Old Bridge is among the Provident Bank’s “Committed to Share” sweepstakes winners for Middlesex County. Participants entered for a chance to win one of three top cash prizes, with a matching donation to a charity of their choice. The top prizes will be awarded on Dec. 14, including a grand prize of…
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Elks seek toys for children in need
South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784, 601 Washington Ave., is collecting toys for families in need. New, unwrapped toys may be dropped off at the lodge 3-9 p.m. every day.
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Sayreville Recreation to sponsor Winterfest
The Sayreville Recreation Department will hold a Winterfest celebration 4-7 p.m. Dec. 8 at Kennedy Park. There will be musical entertainment, holiday displays and light refreshments. Admission is free. Winterfest will be held in lieu of the annual parade.
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St. Stan’s Christmas bazaar set for Dec. 8
The St. Stanislaus Kostka HSA will hold its annual Christmas bazaar 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 8 at the school, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. The bazaar will feature a tricky tray, raffles, “wheels of chance,” children’s games, home-cooked food, photos with Santa and more.
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Haran–Polera
MILESTONES Jonathan Polera and Jessica Haran The engagement of Jessica Haran, daughter of Linda Haran of Manalapan and the late Terry Haran, to Jonathan Polera, son of Patricia Polera of Matawan and Frank Polera of Manalapan, is announced by the bride’s mother. The future bride is a graduate of Manalapan High School. She is employed…
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Holiday Wishes
Anasia Echavarria Age 7, Grade 1 South Amboy Elementary School Dear Santa, I hope for world peace. I hope for that because I don’t want everyone fighting and being unkind. I don’t want war; that’s just tragedy. The last thing I wish for is everyone to be safe and happy. Teddy Lenahan Age 9, Grade…
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St. Mary’s to sponsor Craft/Vendor Show
St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church, 30 Jackson St., South River, will host its first Craft/Vendor Show 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 15. Admission is free of charge. Children are welcome to attend. The event will feature breakfast with Santa, face painting, sand art and a 50/50 raffle. More than 25 crafters and vendors will be in…
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