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Bert Friedeman
Mr. Friedeman, 71, of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Jackson, died Dec. 10, 2012. Born in New York City, he resided in Marlboro for 36 years. A certified public accountant, Mr. Friedeman was employed as a financial executive in the retail and manufacturing industries for most of his career. He was a member of Congregation Ohev…
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Jenna Rose McMahon
Ms. McMahon, 18, of Howell, died Dec. 14, 2012, at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She was born in Long Branch and had lived in Manalapan prior to moving to Howell 14 years ago. She was a student at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, and worked part time at Let’s Yo, Howell. Surviving are her mother, Maryann…
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Ernest Frank Sloan
Mr. Sloan, 72, of Jackson, died Dec. 13, 2012, at home. Prior to retiring in 2002, he was employed as a maintenance engineer for 20 years by the New Jersey Highway Authority, Woodbridge. He was predeceased by a sister, Electa Sloan-Smith; four brothers, Raymond, Albert, James and Robert Sloan; and a daughter, Brenda Sloan, in…
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CODA
I need another woman in my life, and her name is Siri GREG BEAN There we were, sitting around on the night before Christmas Eve, shooting the breeze and trying to figure out what to do about dinner. Someone suggested pizza, and that sounded pretty good. Where was the closest pizza place? Did they deliver?…
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IN THE NEWS
Should government pay? MARK ROSMAN My inbox was overflowing on Jan. 2 with emails from outraged politicians. The source of their displeasure was the failure of the U.S. House of Representatives to vote on the Sandy disaster relief bill on Jan. 1. The U.S. Senate had earlier passed a $60.4 billion emergency supplemental funding bill…
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What you should expect from physical therapy
By Michael Sheynin Health&Fitness People generally know what to expect from their hairdresser, masseuse or cosmetologist. However, many people don’t know what they should expect from a physical therapist. This confusion is easily explained: most people do not have enough experience with physical therapy. Historically, physical therapists have mostly worked with people after severe injuries…
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Anesthesiologist on mission to help women with heart disease
Health&Fitness June Duck M.D., board-certified in anesthesiology and pediatrics, led a hectic life as a full-time anesthesiologist and chairwoman of the Department of Anesthesiology at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, plus wife and mother of two. She initially began feeling fatigued, but kept up with work, family obligations and daily workouts. She recalls one day…
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CentraState offers custom-designed weight loss program for post-bariatric patients
CentraState Medical Center is offering a unique weight loss program especially designed for post-bariatric patients. Lighten Up! For Post-Bariatric Patients is an eight-session, group nutrition and fitness program that includes one hour of nutrition with a registered dietitian and a half-hour of exercise with a certified fitness professional. Lighten Up! For Post-Bariatric Patients is on…
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CentraState offers varicose vein screening
Health&Fitness CentraState Healthcare System is offering varicose vein screenings on Jan. 14, 4-6 p.m. at CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center, 901 W. Main St., Freehold. The screenings take only a few minutes and are open to men and women.The physician will look at your bare legs and feet to diagnose varicose veins…
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