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Freehold MOMS Club offers activities, support
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The name says it all. MOMS Club, which stands for Moms Offering Moms Support, could not be a more accurate representation for mothers who join together to provide one another with support, companionship, advice, camaraderie and fun. The international group is designed to support stay-at-home mothers. Members…
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If you have diabetes, foot care should be your top priority
By Stephen J. Skokan, D.P.M. More than 26 million Americans have diabetes, and with the metabolic disease comes a host of health concerns, one of which is diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), a major health concern and a common cause of hospitalization. Most foot problems that people with diabetes face arise from two serious complications of…
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200 Club of Monmouth offers comfort, assistance
Children of law enforcement officers are presented with scholarships at annual event By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The children and loved ones of law enforcement officers and other first responders who have died or who have become disabled in the line of duty are not forgotten in Monmouth County. The members of the 200…
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Dr. Hal Ornstein of Affiliated Foot & Ankle Center offers a Wizard of Oz experience
Dr. Hal Ornstein Between theaters, television and home video,“The Wizard of Oz” is believed to be the most watched movie ever made. In a world where we all struggle with personal and professional issues, this story of brains, courage, heart and wisdom outlines a yellow brick road that we can all follow to find fulfillment…
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Bakery to replace ice cream store in Freehold Twp.
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The building people knew as the Applegate Farm ice cream parlor on West Main Street (Route 537) will soon become a bakery and gelato business operated by the Del Ponte family. Vincent Del Ponte has been in the baking business for years, following generations of his…
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The path to fitter, healthy lives often starts with the basics
By Dr. Ira Shapiro Playing sports is an important part of many lives. In fact, the boomer generation is more involved in activities ranging from biking, golf and tennis to jogging, aerobics and weight lifting than ever before. Unfortunately, wisdom doesn’t always accompany the desire to stay fit and trim. There are all too many…
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Young players do their best to keep up with the ball as they participate in a soccer match during the sixth annual Graeme Preston Memorial Soccer Marathon on Aug. 10 at the Jackson Mills Road soccer fields in Freehold Township. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Marlboro council will give shed setbacks another look
MARLBORO — The Township Council at its July 18 meeting did not adopt an ordinance that would have established setback standards for accessory sheds. Instead, the council members voted to make some changes to the ordinance and to re-introduce the proposed law at a later date. The amendment came at the advice of Laura Neumann,…
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New Alzheimer’s therapy targets and approaches reported at Alzheimer’s conference
Results of four research trials investigating new targets for therapies in Alzheimer’s disease, and incorporating novel approaches to participant identification and selection, were reported recently at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2013 (AAIC) in Boston. The trials involve four compounds that target physical changes in the brain associated with the development and progression of Alzheimer’s…
