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School supplies sought for youngsters in need
The KidZdent Kares Back to School Supply Program is collecting school supplies for less fortunate children in the area. Donations, which will be given to Calvary Church, Old Bridge, may be dropped off 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Aug. 30 at KidZdent Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, 2455 Route 516, Old Bridge. Items sought include new backpacks,…
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CPR training required for high school students
Two new state laws that go into effect this fall will make cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillators (AED) training mandatory in high schools. About 2,000 Americans under age 25 die of sudden cardiac arrest each year, according to a 2012 study in the journal Pediatrics. The American Heart Association estimates that there are…
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Volunteers, shelters prepare to help those with disabilities
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer About 50 adults with disabilities turned out for an overnight emergency-response exercise held Aug. 22 at Rutgers University’s Livingston College Recreation Center to familiarize themselves with an overnight shelter experience in the event of a major disaster. During the night of superstorm Sandy, Ina White of Springfield found herself in…
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Fire chief balks at roadway soliciting ban
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Members of the Spotswood Volunteer Fire Department took issue with a new ordinance banning the solicitation of donations in roadways, traditionally a major source of the fire company’s fundraising. The Borough Council adopted an ordinance Aug. 19 that prohibits solicitation, peddling, selling, hawking and canvassing within roadways, labeling those activities…
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Skaters find freedom on their boards
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Several towns in central New Jersey provide skate parks for people of all ages to enjoy riding their skateboards, an activity that some describe as cathartic and a break from school or work. FILE PHOTO Skate parks have proved to be a haven for freewheeling expression and even reflection in…
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Bulletin Board
– Blues band to perform at Aug. 31 Elks picnic The East Brunswick Elks will hold a Labor Day picnic 1:30-6 p.m. Aug. 31, rain or shine, at the lodge, 21 Oakmont Ave., East Brunswick. The menu includes hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, corn on the cob, salads, desserts, tap beer, wine and soda. Live entertainment…
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Millstone woman dies in motorcycle crash in Monroe
A 28-year-old resident of Millstone Township died after the motorcycle she was operating collided with another vehicle on Perrineville Road in Monroe on Aug. 26. Rebecca A. Malter, of the Perrineville section, was pronounced dead at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, where she was taken following the crash. Malter was heading south…
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Driving a ‘greener’ car
You don’t have to trade in your current car to own one that’s both more environmentally friendly and — as a bonus — saves money at the gas pump. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With gas prices continuing to bounce like a ping-pong ball between the upper and lower $3/gallon range, depending on location and…
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Q&A
Mat matters with Sharon Peters Q: I don’t understand the entirety of this floormat covering-gas-pedal syndrome (that you recently wrote about) that has led to unintended acceleration. How does one even leave their driveway or the curb under this scenario? My 2011 Ford has about 4 inches from the bottom of the gas pedal to…
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