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No more Twinkies? Now that’s a real nightmare GREG BEAN Here are three stories you might have missed due to the 24/7 coverage of the South Carolina Republican primary and Newt Gingrich’s marital peccadilloes last week. We start with Zingers and Ding Dongs: Over the last few years, the crummy economy has made most of…
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Grateful for information on, support of shelter
I would like to express my gratitude to the Suburban for printing articles and a letter to the editor in recent issues about the distressing plight of the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center (SPAC) and the fact that it may possibly need to permanently close its doors. It would be a terrible loss if that were…
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Governer thanked for crackdown on fraudulent contractors
Following the freak October snowstorm of 2011, as well as Hurricane Irene, tens of thousands of New Jerseyans suffered significant property damage requiring extensive repair. Backlogs of work among many reputable and well-established area contractors led many to seek out secondary or perhaps even tertiary options via word-ofmouth, telephone directories, online searches or even fliers…
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Deferred compensation put us in a tough spot
I read in Greg Bean’s recent column of his and others’ displeasure with public workers’ sick and vacation day buy-backs and other benefits they receive when retiring. You are right that some of these stories are appalling, but perhaps you vent your spleen in the wrong direction. These benefits and others like pensions, health, dental…
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Elks to hold Jan. 28 worn-flag retirement
The New Jersey Central District Elks will host its annual Flag Retirement Ceremony 10 a.m. Jan. 28 at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park, Edison. All are welcome to attend the ceremony, which is designed to retire the nation’s worn flags with honor and dignity. Individuals may bring their worn flags to…
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Tickets on sale for Valentine’s Dance
AValentine’s Day Big-Band Dance, featuring music by the Imperial Dance Band, is set for 7:30-11 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River, across from the South River Public Library and the firehouse. Light refreshments will be served. Cost is $20 per person in advance, $25 per person at the…
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Elvis, fabulous ’50s to come to life at Elks
East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will sponsor a Double Elvis Dynamite ’50s Festival 7 p.m.-midnight Feb. 4 at the lodge, Oakmont Avenue. Snow date is Feb. 18. The fundraiser will feature the Blue Smoke Band with Joe Inacio and Tony Liquori. A hot buffet, tap beer, wine and soda will be provided. Tickets cost…
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Teens invited to play Werewolves at library
The Old Bridge Public Library invites teens in grades 6-12 to play Werewolves of Miller’s Hollow, a game in which each participant is either a werewolf or someone trying to outsmart the werewolves, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 8 at the library main branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The event is free of charge and open…
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