Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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New police pickups are heavy-duty cruisers
Better slow down the next time you see a black pickup truck on the highway. That’s because it could be the police. Ford recently announced it would begin selling its full-size F-150 pickups in both extended SuperCab and four-door SuperCrew configurations with a new Special Service Vehicle package. All black with a monochromatic grille, bumpers…
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My aching back!
Car seats having multiple adjustment controls might promise luxury-car comfort, but they can be counter-productive if not adjusted properly. Maintaining correct posture is paramount to avoiding back pain, which reportedly plagues 60 to 80 percent of us all at some point in our lives. “Correct seat adjustment and seating position of the driver and passenger…
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Mind the troopers
Steering You Right with Sharon Peters Q: My son is a state trooper, and many times he’s almost been hit by drivers speeding by, only inches away when he’s at an accident site on the side of the road or has stopped a motorist. You’d think people would know that this is a dangerous situation.…
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Testimony to resume on plan for age-restricted project in Howell
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – Testimony is expected to resume on Sept. 15 on MGD Holdings’ application to construct 100 age-restricted residential units in two buildings at 6461 Route 9 north, between Estelle Lane and Alexander Avenue, Howell. Testimony was presented to the Planning Board on July 21. Attorney Steve Cohen, representing the…
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Temple Emanu-El, Edison
At Temple Emanu-El of Edison, the religious school curriculum was designed by the Union for Reform Judaism for the purpose of creating a love of Judaism and providing children with the skills to live as well-informed Jews. The program extends from kindergarten through 12th grade. The curriculum includes Hebrew, Bible, holiday observances, rituals, ethics, and…
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Our Redeemer Lutheran School, Fords
Since 1962, Our Redeemer Lutheran School in Fords has promised families a good quality Christian education in a warm and caring environment for children in preschool 3 through eighth grade. Our Redeemer’s teachers are well-prepared to offer students a strong fundamental base, but also brine in relevant methods, technology, and lesson plans to help students…
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I.L. Peretz Community Jewish School, Somerset
I.L. Peretz Community School is a secular Jewish school in Central New Jersey affiliated with the Workmen’s Circle (circle.org). The school for children in grades K-7 meets Sunday mornings from September to May. The curriculum emphasizes historical and cultural approaches to the study of their Jewishness and a commitment to community, to Tikkun Olam, Hebrew…
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Kaye-Lynn Dance Studios, East Brunswick, Milltown and Edison
Kaye-Lynn Dance Studio No. 3 is proud to be open in East Brunswick. Kaye-Lynn’s is a family-owned business celebrating 61 years in business and three generations of women who love to share their passion of dance. Jackie Lynn is the original owner and a previous Rockette; followed by her daughter Robin Kaye, a dance graduate…
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How to create a great study environment at home
A student’s academic performance is influenced by a host of factors, including the learning environment both inside the classroom and at home. While students may have only limited control over the environment in their classrooms, they and their parents can do much to create home study environments that are conducive to learning. • Create a…
