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11/05/2009

ERIC SUCAR staff

Republicans gain seat on So. Brunswick council

BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

SOUTH BRUNSWICK � The Democratic Party lost its lock on the Township Council after residents elected Republican John O�Sullivan on Nov. 3 to fill one of four council seats. O�Sullivan defeated Democratic incumbent Mahesh Shah for the one available three-year term.

Dems remain in control in North Brunswick

By Jennifer Amato — 11/05/2009

NORTH BRUNSWICK � Although the Republican candidates came close, the Democratic Party in North Brunswick prevailed as residents elected incumbent Carlo Socio and newcomer Shanti Narra to the Township Council.

Walk will honor memory of S.B. resident

BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

Alocal nonprofit organization that seeks to increase early detection of breast cancer among uninsured woman will host a fundraiser next weekend in memory of a South Brunswick resident who passed away earlier this year. The first annual Walk for Diane 5K, hosted by the Amy Feiman Behar Foundation, will take place at Buccleuch Park in New Brunswick on Nov. 14.

Rt. 1 project in S.B. edges up on DOT priority list

BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

Astate project that may involve widening some parts of Route 1 in South Brunswick has moved to the top of the New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) priority list. The Bottleneck Relief Project targets the part of Route 1 that passes through South Brunswick from Forrestal Road to Aaron Road, the southernmost part of North Brunswick.

Eighth annual Brunswick Eruption full of 'firsts'

BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

The North Brunswick Township High School Raider Robotix team's eighth annual Brunswick Eruption had a lot of FIRSTs, despite this year being the eighth time North Brunswick has hosted the robotics competition. Brunswick Eruption featured 33 teams from the East Coast and Canada competing off-season in order to promote an interest in science, engineering and technology.

NBTHS teacher has his own version of '8 Mile'

BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

NORTH BRUNSWICK — North Brunswick Township High School social studies teacher William Ojeda loved being called Forrest Gump so much last year that he decided to run over a hundred miles for his students again this year.

S.B. secures money for sidewalk projects

BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

SOUTH BRUNSWICK — South Brunswick has secured nearly $1 million in grants from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) over the last few years to be used toward building sidewalks in the township.

No. Brunswick family says 'Happy Trails' to New Jersey

BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Barnhards of North Brunswick are involved in a unique type of volunteer work: they are part of the West Jersey Trail Crew. David, Patricia, Bradley (17) and Leanne (15) are responsible for maintaining 1.4 miles of trails at the Norvin Green State Forest lower white trail in Passaic County every other Saturday.

Donated funds will be taken directly to Italy

BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

NORTH BRUNSWICK — Vito Puleio, president of the Italian American Social Club of North Brunswick, will take a check for $25,000 to the Comune di Aquila - Abruzzo in Italy next week. The city of L'Aquila was affected by an earthquake in April, during which almost 300 people lost their lives and about 40,000 people lost their homes.

NBPD warns residents about diversionarytactic scams

BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township Police Department has come across different scams lately that use diversionary tactics to trick residents. On Oct. 9 in town, a resident of Dogwood Court was approached by three Hispanic males who offered to clean the siding on his house.

Food drive under way at So. Bruns. YMCA

11/05/2009

South Brunswick Family YMCA's After School program, 329 Culver Road, Monmouth Junction, is hosting a food drive through Nov. 9 for the Food Pantry.

S.B. Parent Academy workshop Nov. 7

11/05/2009

South Brunswick Parent Academy will host a workshop doubleheader, "Oh the Places They'll Go! — Career Guidance for the 21st Century," and "Rules and Logical Consequences - Sharpening Your Skills, Part 2," 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at Crossroads North Middle School.

S.B. Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11

11/05/2009

A Veterans Day ceremony will be held 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the monument in front of the South Brunswick Municipal Building, 540 Ridge Road. There will be invited guests; prayers will be offered by the Rev. John Maltby and Rabbi Mendy Carlebach; and music will beprovided by South Brunswick High School band with Mark and Virginia Kraft.

Garbage pickup not interrupted Nov. 11

11/05/2009

South Brunswick Recycling has announced there will be no interruption in garbage or recycling collection in the township on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Township offices will be closed, but the contractor will be performing normally scheduled collections.

Recital at Kingston church Nov. 15

11/05/2009

Kingston United Methodist Church, 9 Church St., Kingston section of South Brunswick, will host a recital by pianist Todd Van Kekerix 2 p.m. Nov. 15. The free recital is presented by the New School for Music Study, Kingston.

MCC Saturday hours slated for Nov. 7

11/05/2009

Middlesex County College (MCC), Edison, has announced hours 8:30 a.m.-noon Nov. 7 at the enrollment center, financial aid, bursar's office, testing center, admissions, registrar's office, student activities, academic advisement and the bookstore.

Troop 90 wreath sale now under way

11/05/2009

Boy Scout Troop 90, Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, is sponsoring a holiday wreath sale through Nov. 9. Proceeds will fund the troop's activities throughout the year. Eighteen-inch, decorated wreaths are $17 each. Also available are 40-inch wreaths at $50 each. Delivery will begin during the week of Thanksgiving.

Kiddie Academy sets book fair, food drive

11/05/2009

Kiddie Academy of North Brunswick, 2239 Route 1 south, will hold a Scholastic Book Fair Nov. 9-15. The event is open to the public. The childcare center will be a drop-off location for the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) food drive set for Nov. 16-20. For information, call 732-940-9391.

Special pets sought for Hall of Fame

11/05/2009

Nominations are now open for the 15th annual Animal Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place Feb. 28 during a public awards luncheon at the Hamilton Park Conference Center in Florham Park. Further information and nomination forms are available online at www.njvma.org. For further information, call 908-281-0918.

Van Dyke 'jewel' added to S.B. treasure chest

11/05/2009

Over five years of effort to reach the impossible dream have finally paid off for South Brunswick, Middlesex County, and the state of New Jersey as the Van Dyke/Pulda farm has been saved from development. I for one could not be happier.

Show troops thanks by flying American flag

11/05/2009

Veterans Day will soon be here on Nov. 11. As I travel from my home to our post on Henderson Road, I feel a dilemma, and the cause is a lack of national colors or American flags in front of the homes.

N.B. Democrats' attacks have no place in local politics

11/05/2009

This year's Township Council election in North Brunswick introduced a level of personal attack never seen before. The North Brunswick Democrats distributed material regarding Jordan Rickards that painted him to be a purveyor of a "right-wing political agenda." They attacked his position on abortion and accused him of launching a variety of verbal assaults.

FAAN Walk co-chairs thank all who helped

11/05/2009

The city of Long Branch hosted the second annual Food Allergy& AnaphylaxisNetwork (FAAN) Walk for Food Allergy on Sept. 12. Despite the rain, nearly 1,000 people came out to walk along the boardwalk. Upon our 6 a.m. arrival, the storm's disturbance to the beach was staggering.

Another race where we picked the lesser evil

Coda • GREG BEAN — 11/05/2009

I n my home state of Wyoming at the dawn of the 20th century, there was a surfeit of what were politely referred to as "bachelor cowboys." It wasn't that these old boys didn't like women; in fact, they loved them, every chance they got.

Patricia Regan

11/05/2009

Miss Regan, 73, of North Brunswick, died Oct. 3, 2009, at home. She is survived by a sister, Eileen Regan; and several cousins. A funeral service was held at Zarephath Christian Church. Burial was at Van Liew Cemetery, North Brunswick. Arrangements were by Gleason Funeral Home, Somerset.

Florence Wojciechowski

11/05/2009

Mrs. Wojciechowski, 86, of North Brunswick, died Oct. 20, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was a retired hairdresser at Roosevelt Hospital, Edison. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Carol Lozewski and Robert; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Oct.

Josephine "Dolly" Snedeker

11/05/2009

Mrs. Snedeker, 88, of Montana, died Oct. 14, 2009, at her son's home in Belgrade, Mont. She resided in North Brunswick prior to relocating to Montana in 2005. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold, in 2001; an infant daughter; and nine siblings.

Simon T. Volek

11/05/2009

Mr. Volek, 73, of the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, died Oct. 18, 2009, in Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was employed at A & P Supermarkets for 55 years, retiring in 2001. Mr. Volek was predeceased by his wife, Carol Ann Chartier Volek; and a brother, Kenneth Volek. Surviving are four daughters and three sons-in-law, Theresa M.

Jeanette F. Di Gloria

11/05/2009

Mrs. Di Gloria, 88, died Oct. 24, 2009, at Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. She is survived by her husband, Joseph of North Brunswick; a daughter, Josephine Tallman of Spotswood; a son, Vincent Di Gloria of Ireland; a brother, Sam Sciarratta of Jamesburg; five grandchildren; and 14 greatgrandchildren. Arrangements were by Gleason Funeral Home, Somerset.

Eleanor A. Tamasy Borowski

11/05/2009

Mrs. Borowski, 74, of North Brunswick, died Nov. 2, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She had resided in Florida for several years before relocating to New Jersey. Mrs. Borowski is survived by her husband, Louis A.

NBTHS harriers focus on the team's goals

BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent — 11/05/2009

In a sport where so much depends on individual accomplishment, it is a credit to the Davis twins, Cullen and Kyle, that the pair have strived together to help the North Brunswick Township High School cross country team win the GMC White Division championship.

Sports Shorts

11/05/2009

Competitive Central Jersey 10-U girls travel softball team seeks quality, committed players. The roster is small to maximize playing time. Players must be born after Jan. 1, 1999. Indoor winter training workouts will be followed by a spring travel softball league and/or in tournaments. For details, contact Kristy at 732-972-4979 or MamaPic22@aol.com.

Business Briefs

11/05/2009

The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Newark, is seeking nominees for various awards to be given during National Small Business Week May 23-29. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 13.

New restaurant offers blazing, wild sports environment

BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

NORTH BRUNSWICK — Hot wings and cold beer. That is how Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, a new sports-based restaurant officially opening in North Brunswick Nov. 9, wants to be described.