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The dreaded hardware store ordeal
Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH Some people like to recreate for fun. They like to while away the hours reading books by a babbling brook, indulging in a game of golf, or perhaps fancy a country drive. We Clinches like to be productive when it comes to entertainment. At least that’s what Pat,…
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Wilson took page from Manalapan’s playbook
Coda • GREG BEAN It looks like South Carolina Republican Congressman Joe Wilson wasn’t listening when I called for an end to rude behavior a few weeks ago. By now, everyone’s heard about the moment when Wilson — forgetting that he was in the well of the U.S. House of Representatives instead of in Britain’s…
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Business Briefs
PSE&G recently awarded the Jackson Renegades, a fast-pitch girls travel softball team, a $300 grant as part of the company’s Support for Sports program. The company gave the grant on behalf of Frank Hruschka, a troubleshooter for PSE&G. The grant money helped the Renegades to participate in the Firecracker College Showcase, a college level tournament…
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Fundraisers
Sept. 18 • Friday-Night-Fright Hayride, sponsored by St. Stanislaus Kostka HSA, 7-10 p.m., on the St. Stan’s School grounds, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. 732-254-5819. • National Wrestling Superstars Show, to benefit Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troop No. 97, Sayreville, 7:45 p.m., at Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 Hall outdoor showgrounds (weather permitting), 775…
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Hazardous waste drop-off day planned
The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will hold a household hazardous waste drop-off day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 19 at Woodbridge Public Works, 225 Smith St., Keasbey section of the township. Household hazardous wastes that are improperly disposed of are identified as a danger to children and animals, a potential…
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Crafters, vendors sought for HSA show
Crafters and vendors are needed for the St. Thomas the Apostle HSA annual Fall Crafts and More Show set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 17 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Rental tables are available at a cost of $30. For more information and to reserve, call 732-866-0482.
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Race, walk to fight childhood cancer
The third annual Friends and Neighbors in Action (FNA) 5K Race and Fun Walk, organized by FNA and sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME), is set for Sept. 24 in Thompson Park, Monroe. All net proceeds from the event will go to the Daniel Patrick Ryan Foundation, the Embrace Kids…
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Spaces available at Giant Yard Sale
The Level Club of South River is seeking vendors for its semiannual Giant Yard Sale set for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 3 on the grounds at the Masonic Temple, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, Sayreville. Rain date is Oct. 4. Rental cost for a table and a space is $15; space only, $10. Checks should be…
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Historic-village fair scheduled for Sept. 26
The 35th Annual Village Street Fair, sponsored by the Historic Village of Old Bridge Community Group, will take place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 26 at Old Bridge Turnpike and Kossman Street, East Brunswick. The event will feature a car show, arts and crafts, collectibles, historic-village tours, a DJ, food and more. Vendors for the event…
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