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Clifford J. Sawyer
Mr. Sawyer, 57, of Monroe, formerly of East Brunswick, died May 22, 2012, at home. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a warehouseman with Lenox, South Brunswick, for several years. Before that, he was a driver for Middlesex Sheet Metal, East Brunswick, where he worked for 15 years. He was predeceased by his…
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Eugene Simpson
Mr. Simpson, 71, of Alpha, formerly of East Brunswick and Sayreville, died May 14, 2012, in St. Barnabas Hospital, Livingston. Surviving are three daughters, Lorraine Simpson, Sharon Simpson Luna and Gena Simpson; a brother, Edward Simpson; a sister, Mary Simpson; and a granddaughter. Visitation was held at South Plainfield Funeral Home. Inurnment will take place…
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Strawberry Festival planned at church
St. George’s Church, 56 Main St., Helmetta, will host a Strawberry Festival 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 2. Locally grown strawberries will be offered for purchase. Also available will be sandwiches and snacks (popcorn, pretzels, Italian ice, chocolate-covered strawberries, strawberry shortcakes) and homemade baked items from St. George’s Ye Olde Bake Shoppe. Craft vendors have been…
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fundraisers •••
June 1 • Steak Nite, sponsored by Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061, 6-9 p.m., at the Knights Victorian Hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Choice of steak or half a chicken with salad, baked potato, vegetables, rolls, butter, dessert. Unlimited tap beer and soda. Cash bar. Cost is…
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Community invited to Goddard event
The Goddard Schools located in Middlesex County will celebrate literacy by sponsoring a community event 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 2 at Barnes and Noble, Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18 south, East Brunswick. Families are invited to hear guest readers, mingle with teachers, participate in arts and crafts activities and shop for books. Every child from…
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Online food drive will run June 1-30
An E-Food Drive set for June 1-30 on the YouGiveGoods website will allow online donors to support the Old Bridge Food Bank’s efforts to help feed the community in need. The food bank has requested 2,600 food items based on the community’s needs. Visitors to the website may select and purchase specific goods to help…
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Meeting to feature charcoal drawing
Award-winning artist Tom Rutledge will present a charcoal drawing demonstration and mini workshop at the next meeting of the Suburban Artist Guild of Central New Jersey (SAG) set for 2 p.m. June 8 at the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Rutledge has done illustrations for book covers, magazine covers and advertisements and architectural…
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Friends to sponsor Book Sale at library
The Friends of the Old Bridge Public Library will host its annual Book Sale during regular library hours, June 2-8, at the Old Bridge Main Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Items available for sale will include hardcover and paperback books for adults, teens and children; music; videos; and more. All sales are final. Proceeds…
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Soccer team to hold June 2 clothing drive
The Old Bridge U10 Pilots soccer team will conduct a clothing drive 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 2 at the Old Bridge Soccer Fields, 526 Ticetown Road. Clothes, shoes, handbags, linens, stuffed animals and small toys are sought; merchandise should be packed in bags. Blankets, pillows, board games, puzzles and toys with pieces will not be…
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