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Free Indian rhythms workshop Jan. 22
Taalim School of Indian Music, 10 Fox Road, Edison, will present a free monthly workshop, “Indian Rhythms and Accompaniment,” 5 p.m. Jan. 22. In this educational workshop, participants of all ages learn about the Indian percussion instrument, the tabla, and the role of Indian rhythms in popular songs. The workshop will be conducted by professional…
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Diabetes management program at library
Michael Rothman, director of MD Wellness and Spa, East Brunswick, will present “An Integrative Approach to Diabetes Management” 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison. He will discuss how proper nutrition combined with intelligent use of supplements and medication can reduce symptoms, enhance health and diminish chances of complications…
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Women’s club slates talk on sciatica
The Metuchen Edison Women’s Club will hold its next monthly meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.1, at The Heritage at Clara Barton, 1015 Amboy Ave., Edison. Guest speaker Dr. Tricia Mastropietro, a chiropractor practicing for more than 10 years, will discuss the causes, treatment and prevention of low back pain and sciatica. Dr. Mastropietro will be…
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Elks to hold Flag retirement ceremony
The N.J. Central District Elks will conduct its annual Flag Retirement Ceremony 10 a.m. Jan. 28 at the Menlo Park Veterans Home in Edison. All are welcome to attend the ceremony, which retires tattered and worn American flags with dignity and honor. Worn flags can be brought to local Elks lodges in Colonia, Carteret, East…
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He’s got his mom on a technicality
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH I t has always been an aspiration of mine to raise boys who are domesticated. Not in the way that one would train a cat or dog, mind you (although house training is always a plus), but I strive to be the kind of mother whose boys know their…
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Threatened no-kill shelter in need of last-minute help
CODA GREG BEAN I f you’re a pet lover like I am — and committed to the notion that one of the most noble acts we can accomplish is to rescue a cat or dog from a shelter, and support the good work those shelters do on shoestring budgets — you had to be saddened…
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Clinical Trial Awareness Month for pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is the fourthleading cause of cancer death in the United States; it is the most lethal cancer, with a five-year survival rate of just 6 percent. Despite the staggering statistics, pancreatic cancer receives the least amount of federal funding among the leading cancer killers. The month of January is Clinical Trial Awareness Month.…
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Just, fair salary for everyone, including teachers
This letter is in response to your article “Edison board, teachers’ union in contract talks” (Sentinel, Jan. 11) I hope and pray that everyone who has read this article will share and discuss the salary scale, benefits and additional increases given to teachers. It is my understanding that the benefit medical package is worth approximately…
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Public betrayed by vote for development
On behalf of the nonprofit Edison Wetlands Association (EWA), I am writing regarding the Township of Edison’s recent action in betraying the public trust by voting to steal preserved parkland off the Recreation and Open Space Inventory in order build a 3-acre hall in the Dismal Swamp Conservation Area. Ironically, at the beginning of the…
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