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05/07/2008

MATT DENTON Kathy Murphy celebrates crossing the finish line at the fifth annual Walk to Defeat ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) at the Alvin P. Williams Park in Sewaren on May 4.

Council restricts parking on residential streets

BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer — 05/07/2008

Woodbridge Township officials, looking for ways to eliminate parking on residential streets in and around the Town Hall parking lot, have formed the Downtown Permit Parking Ordinance to do just that. "Right now there are no limits on the streets, and we have received numerous complaints from residents about parking on their streets," said Mayor John E.

Metuchen resident's exhibit to showcase female artists

BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer — 05/07/2008

Joan Arbeiter said that as an undergraduate art student at Rutgers University Douglass College in 1959, she was clueless about how much women artists were segregated from male artists. "It was an all-women's college; however, there were no women teachers," she said.

Guilty verdict in murder of two local men

BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer — 05/07/2008

NEWBRUNSWICK- After approximately 25 hours of deliberations, a six-man, six-woman jury foundMichael E. Ross II, 25, guilty last week on two counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of Sergey Barbashov, 21, Edison, and Aleksy Bautin, 26, Avenel, as they sat in Barbashov's red 1999 Volkswagen in front of Building 12 of the Forest ViewApartments in Avenel in 2003.

Raconteur gearing up for major festival

BY JAY BODAS Correspondent — 05/07/2008

METUCHEN - Literary enthusiasts, be ready, because the Raconteur Festival is coming to town. "You shouldn't miss the opportunity to see a man eating a light bulb in downtown Metuchen, or a woman swallowing razor blades," said Raconteur Bookstore owner Alex Dawson, who is organizing the May 10 event.

Elvis is in the building

05/07/2008

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Artist Paul Daniels in his portrayal of "The King" shares the spotlight with Buddy Ball athlete Danny Taylor, of Woodbridge, at the "Elvis in Concert" event sponsored by the Woodbridge Buddy Ball organization at JFK Memorial High School in Iselin on May 2.

A moment of prayer

05/07/2008

Local residents gather around the memorial at Woodbridge Town Hall as part of the annual National Day of Prayer on May 1. Concerned Americans from hundreds of communities around the nation gathered at their local city hallS to pray for a moral rebirth for America.

Resident conned out of $30

05/07/2008

WOODBRIDGE - Police are looking for a black male about 40 to 45 years of age, approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall with a large frame, who stole $30 from a 57-year-old Iselin woman who was being a good Samaritan. The incident occurred between 4:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. onApril 23, police said.

Middlesex East Widows, Widowers to host dance

05/07/2008

Middlesex East Widow or Widows conducts a business meeting on the firstMonday of every month beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Carteret Community Center, Pershing and Cook avenues, Carteret. Light refreshments will be served. Middlesex East WOW holds an open dance on the second Friday of each month 7:30-11:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 1155 Roosevelt Ave., Carteret.

Woodbridge High School class of 1958 reunion

05/07/2008

A 50th year reunion is planned for May 16, 17 and 18. The reunion committee is looking for classmates or information of the whereabouts of members of the class. Additional information is available by calling Barbara Smeck Papierz at (732) 636-8797 or Cathy Centuori Peckman at (908) 889-7343 or send an e-mail to centuori@aol.com.

Multicultural arts festival slated for May 10

05/07/2008

Woodbridge Center mall, 250 Woodbridge Center Drive off Routes 1 and 9, Woodbridge, will host the Pathmark Multicultural Arts Festival from noon to 5 p.m. May 10. Festival activities will take place in the Village Court between Sears and Macy's on the first floor. Actor/comedian Rich Ramirez will host the festival.

Senior club to host A.C. trip, dinner-dance, picnics

05/07/2008

The Colonia Senior Citizens Club will host its next monthly trip to Atlantic City on May 19. The bus will leave at 11 a.m. sharp from the St. John Vianney parking lot. The cost is $18. For information, call Connie at (732) 388-3104.

No-limit Texas Hold'em tournament May 10

05/07/2008

A no-limit Texas Hold'em tournament will be held at the Colonia Veterans of Foreign Wars, 606 Inman Ave., at 6 p.m. May 10. The tournament is a benefit for Colonia High School's ice hockey team. There will be $120 buy-ins. For more information, call (908) 208-0058.

EBHS plans 50th gala, seeks memorabilia

05/07/2008

East Brunswick High School (EBHS) alumni and their families are invited to Celebrate 50 Years of Excellence at East Brunswick High School, featuring a pregame barbecue on Oct. 10 and a Sock Hop in the school gym on Oct. 11 at the school, Cranbury Road.

Al-Anon helps family, friends of alcoholics

05/07/2008

Al-Anon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. Anyone who is bothered by someone else's drinking is invited to call (800) 425-2666 (1 800-4AL-ANON) or visit the N.J. Al- Anon Web site at www.nj-al-anon.org for meeting information.

Greek Festival on tap at St. George's Church

05/07/2008

St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1101 River Road, Piscataway, will hold its 35th annual Greek Festival from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on May 16, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on May 17 and noon to 8 p.m. on May 18.

Benefit carnival in honor of local girl May 14-18

05/07/2008

The Fashion Love Ashlyn Educational Fund Inc. will host a benefit carnival at theMayor Frank PelzmanMemorial Park on Tappen Street,Woodbridge, May 14-18 in honor of Ashlyn Ferriero, who was fatally struck by a North Jersey Coast Line NJ Transit train in June 2007.

Edison roller skating rink open through June

05/07/2008

Residents of all ages and abilities can now take advantage of the county's openair family roller skating rink in Roosevelt Park, Edison, run by the Middlesex County Department of Parks and Recreation. The rink will be open through June 29. It will be closed July and August and will reopen Sept. 4 through Oct 26.

Golf outing to benefit summer camp for kids

05/07/2008

The 16th annual Kiddie Keep Well Camp Golf Outing will be held June 11 at the Cranbury Golf Club, West Windsor. The event includes 18 holes and prizes. The proceeds directly support summer camp for underprivileged Middlesex County children.

Tourette group offers camp for kids, families

05/07/2008

The Tourette SyndromeAssociation of New Jersey will hold its annual Family Camp Weekend for children with TS June 6-8 at Camp Bernie, Port Murray. In past years, over 200 children, parents and siblings spent three days at the camp, focusing on building confidence, shattering stigmas, and learning to live to the fullest potential despite this often misunderstood disorder.

St. James School to hold spring auction May 10

05/07/2008

St. James School, Woodbridge, will host its annual spring auction on May 10 at McCorristin Hall, 341 Amboy Ave., Woodbridge. The doors will open at 5 p.m. and the auction will start at 7:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be sold. Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased by calling (732) 634-0500, ext. 54.

Poetry reading slated for May 14 at Barron Center

05/07/2008

Laura Boss, poet and editor of Lips Magazine, will be the featured reader at Poetswednesday at the Barron Arts Center, 482 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge, on May 14 at 8 p.m. An open reading will follow. Admission is free, although donations will be appreciated. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Edie Eustice at (732) 381-7691.

Youth group to host spaghetti dinner May 9

05/07/2008

St Andrew's Youth Group in Avenel is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner fundraiser 5-8 p.m. May 9 at St. Andrew's Church, Avenel Street. The evening will also include a 50/50 drawing and raffles. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 5- 12, and free for children under age 5. Tickets may be purchased by calling Teresa Zappulla at (732) 636-3066, or at the door.

School to hold annual spring auction May 10

05/07/2008

The annual spring auction for St. James School, Woodbridge, will be held May 10 at McCorristin Hall, 341 Amboy Ave.,Woodbridge. The doors will open at 5 p.m. and the auction will start at 7:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be sold. Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased by calling (732) 634-0500, ext. 54.

WOW invites all widows and widowers to events

05/07/2008

The Woodbridge Widows or Widowers group will conduct a business meeting May 14 at 7 p.m. in the Children's Room of theMain Library, George Frederick Plaza, Route 35,Woodbridge. Light refreshments to follow the meeting.

District to offer summer learning workshop

05/07/2008

The Woodbridge Township School District's Office of Funded, Testing and Special Programs, has scheduled a Title I session and parents' workshop titled "Summer Learning!"May 8 at 7 p.m. atKennedy Park SchoolNo. 24, Iselin. Parents are encouraged to bring their children.Formore information, call the school district at (732) 602-8492.

Motorcycle and bike run, picnic be held June 1.

05/07/2008

The 10th annual John PerriconeMemorial Dollars for Danielle Motorcycle Bike Run and Picnic will be held Sunday, June 1, at Merrill Park in Iselin. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-10, and free for children under 5.

Parents must be kept in loop on dress code

05/07/2008

Woodbridge Middle School: Where Character Counts. So goes the motto, but what kind of character counts? Principal and role model Mr.

Keep the 'sex' out of 'Middlesex County'

05/07/2008

Iwould like to urge law makers, senators, politicians, if they can think about changing name of Middlesex County to "Middle County" instead of keeping as Middlesex. The word "sex" in the current name looks weird and does not look appropriate in our society.

Parents urged to speak out on WMS dress code proposal

05/07/2008

How many parents knew that the principal of Woodbridge Middle School, Mr. James Sullivan, was diligently working this past year on implementing a new standardized dress code policy for WMS? OnMarch 13,Mr. Sullivan quietly presented the first reading of his standardized dress code proposal to the Board of Education. On April 24, Mr.

Dad says: Where did all the stinking money go?

LORI CLINCH — 05/07/2008

Now and then there comes a time when the bills pile up, the funds run low, and it seems as if our empty bank accounts ring with a hollow, cavernous echo. These times call for extreme measures, and my husband, Pat, likes to gather the family 'round the table, call an informal meeting and then attempt to hit the financial nails on the proverbial head.

For some, it's down to the lesser of two weasels

DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN — 05/07/2008

A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think.

Throng of readers responds to Sears service challenge

GREG BEAN — 05/07/2008

Some days I come to work, click on my computer, and I can actually feel The Force flowing into me from my keyboard. That's the way it's been for more than a week, as readers responded to my Sears challenge.

Rose Sacino Mondi

05/07/2008

Mrs. Mondi, 84, of the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, died May 3, 2008, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her husband, Vincent Mondi, in 2006; and a sister, Angie Barbara, in 2005. She is survived by a son, Vincent Mondi Jr.

Clare Brogan

05/07/2008

Mrs. Brogan, 73, of Holmdel, died April 29, 2008, at home. She was predeceased by a grandson, Matthew Guastamacchia in 2005.

Eileen A. Owens

05/07/2008

Mrs. Owens, 81, of Holmdel, died April 29, 2008, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She resided in Old Bridge prior to relocating to Holmdel four years ago. She was a retired nurse's aide with Visiting Homemakers of Middlesex County. She was predeceased by her husband, Luther Owens.

Winding up for the big pitch

05/07/2008

Bishop Ahr pitcher Colleen Hayes winds up a winner as South River High School played at Bishop Ahr on May 3. Ahr won the game by a score of 12-0.

BGA baseball close to clinching piece of GMC Blue Division

BY SHAWN LAYTON Staff Writer — 05/07/2008

The Bishop Ahr High School baseball team improved to 10-1 in the Greater Middlesex Conference Blue Division with a 14-2 win over South River on Saturday. A win over Highland Park in a yet-tobe determinedmakeup gamewould give the Trojans a share of the division title with JFK. The two teams split their regular-season match-ups, with each team winning in extra innings.

JFK looking to continue splendid season

BY SHAWN LAYTON Staff Writer — 05/07/2008

After settling for a second place to Spotswood the past five seasons, the John F. Kennedy High School baseball teamis back on top.Kennedy heads into this week guaranteed at least a share of the GreaterMiddlesexConferenceBlueDivision with BishopAhr.

Edison baseball heading into postseason

BY SHAWN LAYTON Staff Writer — 05/07/2008

After a 6-4 win over division rival J.P. Stevens High School, the Edison High School baseball team improved to 13-3 on the season and will be one of the favored teams to win the GreaterMiddlesex Conference Tournament, which gets under way this week. The win also put the Eagles in a first-place tie with Stevens in the Red Division standings.

Corica's no-hitter paces JFK to big softball win

BY SHAWN LAYTON Staff Writer — 05/07/2008

One run in the first inningwould prove to be plenty of run support for Heather Corica and the John F. Kennedy High School softball team in a 5-0 win over North Brunswick last week. A lone run proved to be more than enough for theMustangs as Coricawould go the distance without allowing a single hit.