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‘Getting your ZZZZZs with Ease’ March 5
In celebration of Sleep Awareness Week (March 5-11), JFK Medical Center is offering a free sleep seminar 6:30-8 p.m. March 5 in the Conference Center at 70 James St., Edison. “Getting your ZZZZZs with Ease” will highlight common signs of sleep disorders, tips and tricks for getting a good night’s sleep, assessment tools and the…
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Wardlaw-Hartridge students set to bring ‘Grease’ to stage
EDISON — TheWardlaw-Hartridge School will present “Grease: The School Version” as its spring musical production with three performances. The show, based on the book, music and lyrics of Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, will open March 2 at 7:30 p.m. with additional performances on March 3 at 7:30 p.m. and March 4 at 3 p.m.…
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Sisterhood luncheon slated for March 11
The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth- El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, will honor Barbara Gottlieb at a Torah Fund luncheon at 1 p.m. March 11. Gottlieb will be presented with a Torah Fund pin for her years of service. For more information, call 732-985- 7272.
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Pizza pointers
Rachel Smith (l) and Kelsee Young get their dough ready as they make pizza pies with help from cooking instructor Helen Bayer at the Metuchen Public Library on Feb. 17. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Library to host health awareness series
The Edison Public Library will continue the Edison Health Department Public Awareness program at the main library, 340 Plainfield Ave., on the following dates: • 7 p.m., March 6, “Bone up on Your Health”; • 7 p.m., March 13, “Standing Tall Against the Falls,” which will discuss the importance of keeping one’s balance and avoiding…
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Huey and Vernon: The Odd Couple
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH My mother was quite adamant about the family’s involvement with housekeeping. We had our familial floor-waxing sessions, our mop-board bonanzas, and who could forget the dust-if-we-must commemorations? It was enough to make an adolescent choke on her feather duster. When we weren’t cleaning, we were being coached on how…
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A more humane approach to battle for the Holy Grail
CODA GREG BEAN There’s a great scene in the hilarious classic movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” where Arthur faces the Black Knight because the knight won’t let him pass. They fight, and Arthur chops off the Black Knight’s left arm. “’Tis just a scratch,” the knight says. “I’ve had worse!” He still refuses…
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Christie thanked for crackdown on fraudulent contractors
Following the freak October snowstorm of 2011, as well as Hurricane Irene, tens of thousands of New Jerseyans suffered significant property damage requiring extensive repair. Backlogs of work among many reputable and well-established area contractors led many to seek out secondary or perhaps even tertiary options via word-ofmouth, telephone directories, online searches or even fliers…
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Stink bugs remind us why invasives stink
Ask any biologist and they’ll tell you that invasive species stink. In the case of the brown marmorated stink bug, they really mean it! Chances are you’ve had the “pleasure” of meeting and smelling this latest invasive insect in your home. The United States is home to several native bugs in the stink bug family,…
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