Author: Greater Media
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Brain training vs. tutoring
What you should know about … Learning Rx Is tutoring what your child really needs? Your child has difficulty in third-grade math. You send her to a tutor. The tutor works diligently for several weeks with her on her grade-level math concepts and assignments. She goes on to pass the third grade with Bs. So…
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Determining if you need cataract surgery
What you should know about … Dr. Robert Scharfman of Atlantic Medical Eye Care What is a cataract? The lens of the eye is normally a clear, transparent structure that is located just behind your pupil. Every eye has a lens, just like every camera has a lens. The lens of the eye focuses incoming…
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Choosing the right outpatient radiology center
What you should know about … Your physician has ordered a series of radiology procedures. Your physician gives you a prescription for the examinations and a list of radiology facilities in your area. Which one to choose and why? Important questions to ask Facility — Is the facility accredited by the American College of Radiology…
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Choosing a dog trainer
What you should know about … Shelly Leibowitz, managing director of Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel/Shelly’s School for Dogs We Americans love animals; however, we know little about them. We are used to convenience and short cuts. We also believe there’s a perfect dog for everyone. The perfect dog is an enticing fantasy pooch.…
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Choosing an OB/GYN
What you should know about … Although choosing an OB/GYN may seem like a daunting task, it doesn’t have to be. Asking for recommendations from family and friends, visiting the doctor’s office and calling patient-referral hotlines at area hospitals are just a few ways you can make a decision on which OB/GYN is right for…
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Eugene West
Eugene West, 79, passed away on Jan. 27, 2015, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Born in Freehold, he lived there until moving to Florida with his wife in 1970. A graduate of the Freehold High School Class of 1953, Gene worked for Washington Forge in Englishtown until retiring. He was predeceased by his two siblings, Stanley…
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237th Battle of Monmouth Re-enactment
TOP PICK Travel back in time to the Battle of Monmouth. The re-enactment battle will be fought June 20-21 to commemorate the June 28, 1778, battle. Hundreds of troops encamp at the park and recreate scenarios of the battle over the weekend. There are also numerous presentations, lectures and tours of the camps. Two armies…
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Colts Neck’s Leininger wins Sheehan Classic in lonely style
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Mark Leininger crosses the finish line of the George Sheehan Classic 5K Race in Red Bank June 13. Leininger, who starred at Colts Neck High School and American University, posted a winning time of 15:09.5, an average of 4:53 per mile. FRANK GALIPO Mark Leininger was in a hurry running…
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Keselman, Cougars highlighted district’s girls lacrosse season
It was quite a year for girls lacrosse in the Freehold Regional High School District. Led by record-setting Erika Keselman, Colts Neck High School (16-5) won the Shore Conference B North Division public school championship and advanced to the semifinals in the Shore Conference Tournament for the first time in program history. The Cougars also…
