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Students’ art will appear in safety books, calendar
More than 50 students from Middlesex County were honored on June 10 for their artwork submissions for safety books that will be distributed across the county. The cover winner award for the “Bicycle Safety” book was presented to Shreesaran Satapathy of Woodbridge, while the award for the inside cover artwork was presented to Faith Elliot-Diaz…
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‘South River’ book celebration June 24
A celebration to mark the publication of “Images of America: South River” by Stephanie Bartz, Brian Armstrong and Nan Whitehead is planned for 7-9 p.m. June 24 at the South River Museum, 64-66 Main St. Books will be available for purchase at the event, and the authors will be on hand to autograph copies. Admission…
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Middlesex County College offers free nursing program
Military veterans and individuals with low income will soon have a free route to becoming a certified nursing assistant. Middlesex County College (MCC) will kick off its program at the end of June at Roosevelt Care Center’s vacant hospice center in Edison, with clinical rotations at the center itself. “This is a wonderful way for…
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Masons to sponsor charity barbecue
Milltown Lodge No. 294, Free and Accepted Masons, will hold its fifth annual Charity Barbecue 1-5 p.m. June 27 at Philo Lodge No. 243 Grove and Pavilion, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. All proceeds will benefit Milltown Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. The menu will feature pulled pork, beef brisket, burgers, hot…
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Cancer survivor pens books on the ‘Sunnyside’ of life
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Like many authors, Donna Cantor has had her fair share of setbacks and rejections. “If I printed out all of my rejection emails, they’d reach my ceiling,” said the township resident, whose second novel, “Released from the Shadows,” was released in February. However, Cantor also went through some setbacks that…
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Choosing an OB/GYN
What you should know about … Although choosing an OB/GYN may seem like a daunting task, it doesn’t have to be. Asking for recommendations from family and friends, visiting the doctor’s office and calling patient-referral hotlines at area hospitals are just a few ways you can make a decision on which OB/GYN is right for…
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Determining if you need cataract surgery
What you should know about … Dr. Robert Scharfman of Atlantic Medical Eye Care What is a cataract? The lens of the eye is normally a clear, transparent structure that is located just behind your pupil. Every eye has a lens, just like every camera has a lens. The lens of the eye focuses incoming…
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Choosing an assisted living community
What you should know about … Assisted living residents enjoy mimosas in the garden at Reformed Church Home. When considering an assisted living community for a family member or friend, it is vital that you spend considerable time researching the services available at several facilities to make an informed decision. It is worth the time…
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Choosing a chiropractor
What you should know about … Dr. Ira Shapiro of Plaza Chiropractic Center poses with figure skater Michelle Kwan. What is a chiropractor? Chiropractors are well-trained doctors specializing in the structure and function of the spine and joints of the body. Chiropractors receive a doctor of chiropractic degree and their training involves intensive studies of…
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