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Valentine’s gala on tap at Elks lodge
East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will hold a Valentine’s Day party with a Mardi Gras theme 7-11 p.m. Feb. 14 at the lodge, 26 Oakmont Ave. Snow date will be Feb. 21. The event will feature music by the Noisy Neighbors, a New Orleans-style band. Guests may bring their own snacks. Food will be…
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Scout award
PHOTO COURTESY OF SUSAN LUCZU Susan Luczu, right, chapter regent of the Jersey Blue Daughters of the American Revolution, presented a Good Citizenship award and pin to Anthony Mastrolia of East Brunswick Boy Scout Troop 223 during his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Jan. 11 at the Philo Masonic Lodge in South River. Anthony…
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South River rethinks credit card fees on utility and tax bills
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — The Borough Council spent much of the Jan. 12 meeting rethinking some decisions of the past. The council had decided when it was underDemocraticcontroltoplacea3percent surcharge on credit card payments for utility and tax bills processed through the borough’s online portal. In addition, South River stopped accepting credit cards…
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An American tradition: camp
Millions of children nationwide become part of history For more than 150 years, millions of children have learned life lessons and made lasting memories in a positive, supportive camp environment.This year, more than 10 million children and youth will attend camp nationwide. Today, camps are the natural extension of traditional education settings. Camp is comprised…
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Camp defines and develops character
Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines character as one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual. Character development is tricky. It isn’t something that can be learned from a textbook or in a lecture — it is learned through teachable moments and experiences. So where can families turn to help provide the…
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Need a mentor? Go to camp!
January is National Mentor month, a time to celebrate and encourage the positive relationships that are critical to the development of children and youth — the positive relationships that are developed and encouraged each year at camp. The idea of a mentor is an ancient one. In Greek mythology, when Odysseus, King of Ithaca, went…
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Summer camp: the ultimate 21st century skills-learning environment
By Andy Pritikin It used to be so easy. Mom was home, and kids wanted to play outside, as we only had seven channels on the television (and no central air). Boy, how times have changed.Technological advances have profoundly affected life, as we know it, including how we raise our children. Most families rely on…
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Area schools and camps have so much to offer
Eagle’s Landing Day Camp Eagle’s Landing Day Camp offers a unique, varied program that can be tailored to your child’s interests. Campers are involved in programs that include: making new friends, tennis, swimming instruction, arts and crafts, zip line, baking, mini golf, cooking, eating a hot lunch every day, laughing, t-ball, singing, football, dramatics, dancing,…
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East Brunswick library restores extended Wednesday hours
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Library Director MaryEllen Firestone greets a patron at the East Brunswick Public Library on the first night of its newly restored Wednesday evening hours. COURTESY OF EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY EAST BRUNSWICK — Residents have more time to enjoy the many programs and services offered by the East Brunswick Public…
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