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Battle of the Classes
Above: Seniors at Old Bridge High School try to pop a balloon using only their backs during the annual Battle of the Classes competition, held April 8-9. Below: A junior tries unsuccessfully to keep an egg intact during the egg toss. A senior bounces along the obstacle course. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff
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Middlesex Dems’ Gottlieb to receive Roberts Award
Middlesex County Democratic Chairwoman Helen Gottlieb is the recipient of the New Jersey Federation of Democratic Women’s 2011 Peg Roberts Award. “I am humbled to receive the Peg Roberts Award,” Gottlieb said. “It is an honor to be included with all the prior recipients who have done so much for the Democratic Party.” Gottlieb will…
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Sweetest Trip raffle scheduled at church
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Fundraising Committee will sponsor its Sweetest Trip on Earth Tricky Tray May 7 at the Spotswood Firehouse, 495 Main St. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Drawings will begin at 7 p.m. Grand prize is a four-day, three-night stay at the Hershey Lodge, Hershey, Pa., including four two-day passes to Hershey…
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Vendors welcome at May 7 Flea Market
Vendors are being sought for the Milltown United Methodist Women Flea Market set for 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 7 at Milltown United Methodist Church, 47 N. Main St. Space-rental fee is $15 per space, $25 for two spaces; vendors must supply their own tables and chairs. The event will be moved inside to accommodate 20…
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Ladies auxiliary schedules fundraiser
The Cheesequake Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor its annual Fashion Show/Tricky Tray/Buffet Dinner beginning at 7 p.m. May 10 at the firehouse, Route 34, Old Bridge. Donation is $15 and includes dinner buffet, show and tricky tray. All tickets will be sold in advance. BYOB. For more information or to reserve, call Donna…
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Vas to serve 6½ years
Former state Assemblyman and Perth Amboy Mayor Joseph Vas and his longtime aide Melvin Ramos were sentenced April 15 to serve 78 and 37 months in prison, respectively. The two were convicted of corruptly misusing Vas’ position as mayor to steal affordable housing funds, following a threeweek trial before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton…
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Church will observe Divine Mercy Sunday
The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Manalapan Road, Spotswood, will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday with special devotions set to begin at 2 p.m. May 1. Scheduled events will include the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the sacrament of reconciliation (confession) and the recitation of the rosary. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be prayed in…
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Small-area, container gardening to be topics
The Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission will present the third in its series of Option Green presentations, “Gardening in Small Places and Container Gardening,” beginning at 7 p.m. April 26 at the East Brunswick Public Library, JeanWalling Civic Center. Guest presenter will be Dr. Fred Primich, retired thoracic surgeon and Rutgers Cooperative Extension…
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Golfers, sponsors sought for tourney
Sacred Heart Parish, South Amboy, will sponsor a Golf Outing April 30 at Bunker Hill Golf Course, Princeton. Entry fee is $100 per golfer. Sponsorship opportunities are available. A banquet will follow the tournament; cost is $25 per person for the banquet only. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Sacred Heart STARS program. For…
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