SCOTT FRIEDMAN James Kevin Sullivan and his wife, Rose, of Woodbridge, sketch sisters Christine (l) and Gabrielle Kadets, of Iselin, at the First Annual Jazz Sketch, which featured live models, food and music by the Matt Richard Jazz Trio, Feb. 29 at the Woodbridge Knights of Columbus. More ... Board of Ed. approves $183M temporary budget Proposed spending plan would increase taxes by about $112.50 BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       The Woodbridge Township Board of Education unanimously approved a $183 million tentative school budget at a special meeting last week that increases taxes by $112.50 per year for the average homeowner. More ... Young runners race to victory in competition BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Five members of the Elite Runners recreation club went to nationals in Merrillville, Ind., recently and all five came back with medals. The fivemembers participated in the national championships over Presidents Day weekend in February. More ... Raising autistic child shown to be 'Day After Day' challenge Play about families with autistic children to be shown in Woodbridge BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       Gary Weitzen, of Brick, said he was just beside himself when he first saw the musical play "Day After Day," which focuses on the trials and joys of raising a child with autism. "I cried like a little boy," said Weitzen, whose oldest son Christopher, 13, was diagnosed with autism when he was 3. More ... "Hold that pose"      PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above: Sisters (l-r) Christine and Gabrielle Kadets, of Iselin, pose for the artists at the First Annual Jazz Sketch, which featured live models, food and music by the Matt Richard Jazz Trio, Feb. 29 at the Woodbridge Knights of Columbus. Above right: Sangita Shah, of Iselin... More ... Woman found dead in home BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       WOODBRIDGE - Township Police and the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office are investigating the death of an 85-year-old Sewaren woman. Police received a call to respond to Ruth Tomaczosky's home at 34 Meade St. at 1:27 p.m. Feb. 25, authorities said. More ... Prison escapee found in ceiling ducts BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer       NORTH BRUNSWICK - An inmate of theMiddlesex CountyAdult Corrections Center who had been reportedmissing was found in the ductwork of the ceiling on Feb. 21 Timothy Petties, 20, wentmissing on Feb. 19, according to Warden Edmond C. Cicchi. He was located at 7:05 a.m. Feb. 21 and was taken to an a... More ... Off-duty policeman assaulted BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer       SOUTH BRUNSWICK - A 20-year-old Hamiltonmanwas chargedwith aggravated assault after he attacked an off-duty Woodbridge police officer with a knife on Route 130 on Feb. 20, police said. The incident began around 10:30 p.m. Suspect Timothy Krisza and Officer Keith Blackston, 41, were driving south ... More ... Danger lurks as youths head on to the Internet Detective offers tips to parents to head off potential problems BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer       With the click of a computer mouse, people in other parts of the state, country or the world can steal, threaten and lure people into dangerous and sometimes even fatal situations. More ... Flea market fundraiser      SCOTT FRIEDMAN Hena Tahir, 14, Sawah Mansoor, 15, and Carole Saccocci, adviser of the French Club at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, all of Woodbridge, point out some goods for sale to David Eak, of Woodbridge, at the high school in Iselin to raise money for the school band on March 1. More ... Iselin woman pleads guilty to child endangerment       WOODBRIDGE- Beverly Bryant, who had been a state-licensed day-care provider for 12 years at her Carver Street home in Iselin, could face up to five years' probation, 364 days at the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center in North Brunswick, More ...