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Health Matters: A Minimally Invasive Approach to Treating Obesity
By Monica Saumoy, MD Millions of people across the United States struggle with obesity. This common and serious disease increases the risk for a variety of other health conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and infertility, and it can negatively impact body image and self-esteem. Treating obesity, however, has been shown to decrease the…
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Sauickie introduces storm-related bill package ahead of Sandy anniversary
Hurricane Ian’s recent path of destruction in Florida is reminiscent of Superstorm Sandy’s devastating impact on New Jersey in October 2012, said state Assemblyman Alex Sauickie of Jackson, who is introducing a storm-related bill package in advance of the 10th anniversary of the state’s worst natural disaster. The three bills would help Garden State residents…
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Miriam Katz Alexander
Miriam Katz Alexander died peacefully on Wednesday, October 5th at the Mosser Nursing Home in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania. Born in Weisenberg, Germany on December 18th, 1927, she escaped Nazi persecution in 1935 with her parents the late Lidia (Hornstein) and Eric Katz and brother George Katz. She was married to the late Edgar Alexander from 1951…
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Abigail Patterson Carnevale
Abigail Patterson Carnevale died peacefully in her sleep on October 3, 2022. Born in Princeton, NJ in 1928, she resided in Princeton until 1993. After retiring at that time from her position in the Engineering Department of Princeton University she moved to the Rossmoor community in Monroe Township followed by a stay in the final…
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Independent Datebook, Oct. 12
• The Middletown Township Public Library will kick off its Re-Imagining Your Library fundraising campaign with a Black and White Masquerade Gala on Oct. 28 at Jacques Reception Center. The campaign is geared toward the redesign and renovation of interior library space to provide, among other amenities, additional group collaboration and study rooms and a…
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Tri-Town News Datebook, Oct. 12
• “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” will be shown at 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Grunin Center, Toms River. The 1975 rock musical movie is a parody tribute to science fiction and B horror movies. The film features memorable songs and audience participation. Tickets are $25 and include a pre-show costume contest and a…
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News Transcript Datebook, Oct. 12
• The 13th annual Foodstock will take place on Oct. 15 at the Freehold Township Independent Fire Company No. 1, Stillwells Corner Road, Freehold Township, from 1-6 p.m. Foodstock NJ assists with the needs of less fortunate community members who are struggling to put food on their table. Everyone is invited to participate in Foodstock.…
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JBJ Soul Kitchen to host 180 Turning Lives Around domestic violence awareness art exhibit
RED BANK — “There’s No Place Like Home” is a sculpture art display depicting recovery from domestic violence and sexual assault. JBJ Soul Kitchen will host an opening of the display on Oct. 14 from 5-7 p.m. at 207 Monmouth St., Red Bank. This is a collaborative art exhibit between 180 Turning Lives Around and…
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Local fire departments to hold open houses as part of National Fire Prevention Week
Only one of every three American households have actually developed and practiced a home fire escape plan, according to a National Fire Protection Association survey. One-third of American households who made an estimate thought they would have at least six minutes before a fire in their home would become life-threatening — and only 8% said…
