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Garden State improves service of school breakfast
A fter being nearly last in the nation for years, New Jersey schools jumped to 37th place for serving breakfast to children from low-income families, according to a national report released by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) last week. Last year, New Jersey ranked 46th. The Jan. 22 report said New Jersey served…
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Davidson’s Mill park open to birdwatchers
Rutgers Master Gardeners of Middlesex County will host the annual Great Backyard Bird Count on Feb. 15 in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. The rain date is Feb. 16. Beginning birders and experts are encouraged to attend. A tour guide can be provided upon request. The start time is not formal.…
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Vikings marching band has Super memories
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The South Brunswick High School Vikings marching band took part in the pregame and halftime shows of Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on Feb. 2. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK KRAFT SOUTH BRUNSWICK — To say that the South Brunswick High School Vikings marching band had a spectacular season would…
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Crime Stoppers provides anonymous route for tipsters
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey. Middlesex County Crime Stoppers, part of an international tip-collection program, has proven effective in helping law enforcement solve crimes. “In law enforcement, we need the community,” said Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey. “We can use their eyes and ears, and what…
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WRITER’S CORNER
Seeger’s message still moving Maureen Daye I am humming, “This Little Light of Mine” and “Turn, Turn, Turn” repeatedly. Like many folk music aficionados, I am floored by the recent death of folk icon Pete Seeger, 94. I knew Seeger and had a grand opportunity to do some brief work with him during a two-year…
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Veterans memorial foundation seeks support
A s a not-for-profit organization, the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation is self-supporting in its mission to encourage and foster a thorough understanding of the Vietnam era, including the political, historical, social, cultural and military aspects that affected the United States — especially New Jersey. Each year, more than 9,000 schoolchildren pass through the…
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Elias Craig, Mateo Gonzalez, Isabel Craig, Marco Gonzalez and Julian Craig stand in front of a Komodo dragon ice sculpture that was created by Dan Romeo on Fort Plains Road, Howell. According to the children’s mothers, Carla Stefanelli and Mariellen Bradley, Romeo told them he creates ice sculptures because he likes to make people smile.
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Karaoke dance set at American Legion
American Legion Post 401, 148 Major Road, South Brunswick, will host a karaoke dance at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Karaoke is free and open to the public. For more information, call 732-329- 9861.
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‘Faces 4 Radio’ has voices for the ears
Bob Bristow, left to right, Brad Brooks, Jeff Winik of Kendall Park and Mark Sanders won the international gold medal at the Barbershop Harmony Society’s Long Beach Midwinter competition. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — An awardwinning barbershop quartet showcases the voice of a local man — and it is being internationally recognized. Jeff Winik of Kendall Park…
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