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South Brunswick library gives thanks to veterans
Residents invited to leave letters of appreciation BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer Residents are invited to visit the South Brunswick Library and leave messages of appreciation for veterans, in honor of Memorial Day. DEANNA McLAFFERTY SOUTH BRUNSWICK — With Memorial Day approaching, South Brunswick residents hoping to send a message to current and former members of…
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County prepares for mosquito population this year
Expecting higher than normal populations of mosquitoes and an early activity ofWest Nile virus this summer, the Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission has begun inspecting and treating sites throughout the county. The county agency is using an approach that includes mosquito surveillance, water management, biological control, chemical control and public education. “The commission works to…
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Agricultural county fairs worth the trip
DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN M Modern technology is slowly supplanting simple outdoor fun, such as old-fashioned country fairs, with their carnival midways, cotton candy and corndog food booths, livestock, pie contests and pig races. Luckily, throughout New Jersey, you can enjoy this experience that will essentially transport you back in time. Loads of local festivals…
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in the service •••
Army Reserve Pvt. Matthew A. Villareal has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching,…
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You can’t be too careful with these kids
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Although some might consider me senile, I enjoy hosting get-togethers for today’s youth. It gives me a chance to visit, socialize, and showcase some of my best appetizers. For these gatherings I’ve been known to whip up jalapeno poppers, bacon-wrapped little smokies and enough lemonade to keep any party…
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Milltown post office: a light at end of the tunnel
CODA GREG BEAN Last week, I had to drive almost 10 miles round trip from my home on Riva Avenue in East Brunswick to the post office on the other side of town — just to buy a stamp (stamp 45 cents, $2 in gas). And with every rotation of the wheels, I cursed the…
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Taxpayers should be concerned about school vouchers
Last week a conference was held in Jersey City that was sponsored by the privately funded group American Federation for Children. The sponsoring organization advocates for school choice (commonly known as vouchers) in select states. Newark Mayor Cory Booker and Gov. Chris Christie delivered keynote addresses. Governor Christie used the opportunity to urge passage of…
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Thanks to volunteers on Earth Day
On behalf of South Brunswick Township, I would like to express my sincere thanks to each and every one of the 424 volunteers who took time out of their busy schedules to celebrate Earth Day and make our township a cleaner place to live and work. Thanks to their tremendous effort, 373 bags of unsightly…
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Walking effective way to combat obesity
The world obesity rate is slowly increasing every year and the people in this country are slowly decreasing their life expectancy because of sedentary activity. It is affecting children, adolescents, adults and seniors. What is the one simple, and effective way of decreasing this rate? The answer to this question is walking. I’m not asking…
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