North South Brunswick Sentinel

Towns hold ceremonies honoring Veterans Day

BY JENNIFER AMATO & JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writers — 11/19/2009

JEFF GRANIT staff The proper way to give thanks to a veteran without saying a word is by putting your hand on your heart and then extending your hand outward toward the veteran. This advice was given by Faith Maltese during a Veterans Day ceremony, held at Linwood Middle School in North Brunswick on Nov. 11.

Kendall Park Baptist Church to dedicate new property Sunday

11/19/2009

Kendall Park Baptist Church to dedicate new property Sunday

N.B. considers eminent domain to save Pulda Farm

Jennifer Amato — 11/19/2009

North Brunswick is pursuing condemnation of Pulda Farm

N.B. considers eminent domain to save Pulda Farm

BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer — 11/19/2009

Two ordinances involving the possible pursuit of eminent domain for the Pulda Farm on Route 130 were put forth by the North Brunswick Township Council for first reading during a public meeting Monday night. "The acquisition of the farm for passive open space is desirable and appropriate," said Mayor Francis "Mac" Womack.

Pupils wiggle & giggle during vermicomposting lesson

BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer — 11/19/2009

One pound of tiny red worms is equal to 1,000 of the little critters. They are hermaphrodites, meaning they have the reproductive abilities of both males and females. The worms are born from egg cocoons, and after 28 days, one to three worms are born from each cocoon.

Dow Jones and Pfizer to leave S.B. next year

BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer — 11/19/2009

South Brunswick took a big hit this month as two large corporations announced their decision to relocate operations out of the township in 2010. Dow Jones and Pfizer will both be closing facilities in South Brunswick that will impact approximately 500 jobs and hundreds of thousands of dollars to the township.

New Brunswick Elks Post 324 recognizes high school students

BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer — 11/19/2009

NEW BRUNSWICK — Area high schools are invited to participate in the New Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 324's Student of the Month Award program. Joe and Gail DiPane of North Brunswick are now in charge of the lodge's Youth Activities Committee, based out of Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick.

Aging in Place focus group to meet Nov. 23

11/19/2009

South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, will host a meeting of the Aging in Place focus group 2-4 p.m. Nov. 23. The session will address the challenges of accessibility, transportation and housing, medical and health services, and quality of life resources.

N.B. Library Foundation opens the book on facility discussions

BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer — 11/19/2009

NORTH BRUNSWICK — During the month of September 2006, at the North Brunswick Public Library, there were 17,000 items borrowed, 2,900 computer sessions, 14,000 building visits and 11,921 library cards used. During September 2009, there were 29,100 items borrowed, 5,700 computer sessions, 20,000 building visits and 12,765 library cards used.

Freeholder incumbents withstand GOP challenge

11/19/2009

Three Democrat incumbents won new terms on the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders Nov. 3, but their Republican challengers made a stronger showing at the polls than they have in years. H. James Polos and Ronald G. Rios were re-elected to three-year terms, garnering 86,201 and 84,464 votes, respectively, edging out Republicans Lynda Woods Cleary and Richard F.

Walk for Diane

11/19/2009

Above: Tina Goodwin (c), of Kendall Park, walks in honor of her mother, along with her friends Jill Russin (l) and Christie O'Laughlin, during the "Walk for Diane" 5K breast cancer walk in Buccleuch Park, New Brunswick, on Saturday. Former South Brunswick resident Diane Goodwin passed away in August. Right: Joanne Pollack (l-r) and Barbara Avery lead the way.

N.B. could see business influx

BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer — 11/19/2009

NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township is reviewing possible tenants to occupy the new commercial space by Commerce Boulevard and at the proposed transit village on Route 1, if it comes to fruition.

VonThun youth selected as fair ambassador

11/19/2009

Timothy J. VonThun, 17, a student at South Brunswick High School, was honored as the 2010 New Jersey Agricultural Fair Ambassador by the Agricultural Fair Association of New Jersey earlier this month in Eastampton. This is the seventh year the Agricultural Fair Association of New Jersey has named an ambassador.

Alternative gift market Nov. 22 in S.B.

11/19/2009

Community Presbyterian Church, 57 Sandhills Road, Kendall Park, will hold its annual alternative gift market 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 22.

Book signing, games at S.B. Library

11/19/2009

The South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, will welcome VSA Arts of New Jersey's "Reader's Theater" 2-4 p.m. Nov. 21 in celebration of International Disability Awareness Day. The event will feature the winning poems, essays and short stories of the New Jersey Wordsmith competition.

Project Graduation craft sale Nov. 28

11/19/2009

The fifth annual craft show to benefit South Brunswick High School Project Graduation will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 28 at the high school at 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Crafter spaces are still available.

Entries sought for S.B. film, video festival

11/19/2009

South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, seeks student filmmakers ages 14-24 for the 2009 South Brunswick Student Film & Video Festival. Participation is free and entries are due by Nov. 30. The festival is Dec. 12.

Goddard is drop-off site for coat collection

11/19/2009

The Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road (Route 527), Old Bridge, is serving as a collection site for the 14th annual Jersey Cares coat drive. Donations of gently used, clean coats may be dropped off at the school 7 a.m.-6 p.m. through Dec. 11. Contributions will be given to New Jersey families in need.

Committee seeking No. Brunswick photos

11/19/2009

The North Brunswick Historical Committee is seeking photographs of North Brunswick over the course of its 230-year history to be published in a pictorial history book next year. Anyone with pictures can contact Janice Larkin at 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick, NJ 08902, or at 732-247-0922, ext. 430.

Byron Foundation slates fundraisers

11/19/2009

The Byron Foundation, a support and advocacy group for people with disabilities established in the memory of North Brunswick resident Byron Goundrey, who passed away in April 2007 following complications from spinal muscular atrophy, will hold fundraisers in the near future to support its cause.

Debbie Friedman in concert Dec. 6

11/19/2009

The third annual Claire and Irving Teicher L'dor Vador Concert Series will present Jewish singer and songwriter Debbie Friedman at 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Congregation B'Nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick. Tickets cost $36 for reserved seating, $25 for preferred seating, $18 for general admission.

Alchemists to perform 'Noises Off' Nov. 20, 21

11/19/2009

The Alchemist Theatre Company of North Brunswick Township High School, Raider Road and Route 130, will perform "Noises Off" at 8 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21. The three-act British farce follows the difficulties of a theater company in putting on a production.

Santa, Toys for Tots at North B'wick mall

11/19/2009

Santa Claus will visit The Shoppes at North Brunswick, at the intersection of Routes 1 and 130, 4 - 7 p.m. Nov. 27 and 28, posing for photos with children and shoppers along with Mrs. Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

School seeks vendors for Holiday Bazaar

11/19/2009

Madison Park School, Harvard Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge, is looking for vendors for its annual Holiday Bazaar set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Table-rental cost is $20. Space is limited. To reserve, call 732-588-5548 or email jul7478@optonline. net.

Turkey drive at No. B'wick bank Nov. 22

11/19/2009

Magyar Bank, 582 Milltown Road, North Brunswick, will host a frozen turkey and food drive for the Community Food Bank of New Jersey 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 22. Items requested include frozen turkeys and nonperishable food items. For more information, call the office at 732-729-7800 or visit www.magbank.com.

Enter book-writing contest before Nov. 30

11/19/2009

The New Jersey State Library, Trenton, is challenging residents to help write a book with 50,000 words in one month during NationalWrite Your Own Book Month in November. Entry deadline is Nov. 30. The library will compile a book with the collective wisdom of people sharing advice or words of wisdom for a child, friend, politician, parent, teenager, adult or parent.

Christmas trees, gifts sought for military

11/19/2009

Crossroads Assembly of God Church, 7 Main St., Englishtown, is seek donations of artificial Christmas trees, lights, ornaments and decorations, tinsel and garland as part of its "Operation Christmas Tree!" drive. The donations will be delivered via military sleds to the troops overseas and to military families in New Jersey.

Karaoke at S.B. Post Nov. 20, Dec. 18

11/19/2009

The American Legion Lt. John Farnkopf Post 401, 148 Major Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, will host free karaoke dances 8:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. Birthdays for the month will also be celebrated, and there will be birthday cake for all. The karaoke is free and open to the public.

Interfaith thanksgiving service Nov. 22

11/19/2009

South Brunswick Area Clergy Association, Kendall Park, has announced the annual interfaith thanksgiving service, "Listening to God — Listening to Each Other," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at Six Mile Reformed Church, 3037 Route 27, Franklin Park.

North and South Brunswick deserve praise for working to save farmland

11/19/2009

Congratulations are in order to South Brunswick and Middlesex County officials, who worked together to purchase the Van Dyke/Pulda Farm in South Brunswick on Oct. 13. The 188-acre farm was purchased from the owner, William Pulda, for open space preservation.

Global education is a growing problem

11/19/2009

Global education is a growing problem in countries outside of our own. According to sources such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, one out of every five children in developing countries between the ages of 6 and 11 is not in school, 70 percent of whom are females, and 226 million children do not attend high school.

Soldiers deserve salute, rousing welcome home

11/19/2009

Icouldn't help thinking back to my husband's return from the first Gulf War. We were stationed in my native Germany during the time of his deployment, and the support for the families on post had been great. But nothing compared to the soldiers' homecoming, as you will see in the following paragraphs.

IASC should be commended for service, philanthropy

11/19/2009

On a trip to Rome, Italy, last week I discovered that I was on the same flight as Vito Puleio, president of the North Brunswick Italian American Social Club (IASC). I briefly chatted with Mr. Puleio regarding the intent of his trip: to deliver a check for $25,000 to Comune di Aquila — Abruzzo for earthquake victims.

S.B. councilman thankful for voters' support

11/19/2009

Iwould like to thank the voters of South Brunswick who elected me to the Township Council on Nov. 3. I will do my best to represent the interests of all residents of South Brunswick and to make the township an even better place to live, work and raise a family.

Incumbent freeholders grateful for support

11/19/2009

The recent political campaign will be remembered for a wide variety of reasons. It was much more than simply choosing between the two major political parties. And it was much more than a flood of political mail, radio and TV announcements, lawn signs, "robo calls" and candidates knocking on doors.

Former S.B. councilman appreciates support of residents

11/19/2009

I'd like to thank the people of South Brunswick for their support during this year's council election. Whether walking door to door or calling on the phone, I found the people to be courteous, thoughtful and fully engaged in the issues we all face. A campaign is lots of hard work, but our friends and neighbors are people of goodwill who made the endeavor truly worthwhile.

Widening road is answer to S.B. traffic dilemma

11/19/2009

Imust answer the letter sent by Zoe Baldwin regarding Route 1 congestion. The cause is quite simple: a roadway going from four lanes to two lanes (two lanes primarily in South Brunswick) and back to four lanes is a bottleneck,

Cartoon

11/19/2009

Two different shoes? It's high fashion

Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH — 11/19/2009

It is one thing for a man to dress and leave the house. For a woman, it is quite another. Men like to grab a shirt and britches, pull them on, and then pat themselves on the back for a job well done. There's no consideration for latest trends or outfit repeats. Much less fat days and wondering why the heck the dryer shrunk their jeans.

To cook a turkey — first find the darned giblets

Coda • GREG BEAN — 11/19/2009

In our family, there are lots of stories we like to tell around the Thanksgiving table. Most of them are funny — to us — and most of them involve disasters, some going back generations.

Samuel L. Genaro

11/19/2009

Mr. Genaro, 87, of Jacksonville, Fla., and formerly of Perth Amboy, died Nov. 6, 2009, at Baptist Medical Center South, Jacksonville. He had resided in Perth Amboy and in the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick before relocating to Jacksonville. Mr. Genaro was a traveling operator at PSE&G, New Brunswick, for 30 years, retiring in 1980.

Leon Picariello

11/19/2009

Mr. Picariello, 88, of North Brunswick, died Nov. 13, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was the owner of PIC-A-CAR Auto Sales Inc., which originated in Langhorne, Pa. During retirement, he owned PIC-A-CAR Auto Sales, North Brunswick, retiring in 2004.

James Michael Gushanas

11/19/2009

Mr. Gushanas, 44, of North Brunswick, died Nov. 7, 2009, at home. He was raised in East Brunswick prior to relocating to North Brunswick. He was a cosmetologist for 25 years. He was predeceased by his father, Anthony; his mother, Mary; a sister, Sharon; and a nephew, Kevin. He is survived by a brother, Anthony Mark Gushanas Jr.

Lucy Duino Lombardo

11/19/2009

Mrs. Lombardo, 99, of North Brunswick, died Nov. 9, 2009, at Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was a retired seamstress at Bond Clothing Co., New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her husband, James Lombardo, in 1991.

Jennie Branco

11/19/2009

Mrs. Branco, 85, of North Brunswick, died Nov. 13, 2009, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Marie and John Filozof, in North Brunswick. Mrs. Branco and her late husband owned and operated C.F. Branco Construction Co., South River. She was predeceased by her husband, Cesar Branco, in 1967.

North Brunswick Rec Soccer

11/19/2009

Top: With the goalkeeper out of position, Chris Lynch scores an easy goal while teammate Neil Ohawan looks on during a Division II game of the North Brunswick Soccer Club at North Brunswick Community Park on Sunday. Bottom: Zachary Demetrious tries to get past Kevin Chunilall during the game.

Local teams place well in state X-country meet

BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent — 11/19/2009

Despite strong finishes by members of the East Brunswick High School boys team in the state Group IV cross country meet at Holmdel Park on Saturday, the Bears did not earn the right to move on to this week's Meet of Champions (MOC).

Photographer uses nontraditional methods of picture taking

BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer — 11/19/2009

NORTH BRUNSWICK — When Kristen Zier Talluto's daughter was born six years ago, Talluto picked up a camera to capture the baby and family events. Having no prior experience with a camera, she played around with the camera settings and lighting and taught herself how to take pictures properly.