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Downsizing, home staging to be topics
Reformed Church Home, 1990 Route 18 north, Old Bridge, will offer a free presentation titled “Downsizing and Home-Staging Tips” 7-8:30 p.m. March 12. Speakers Peggy Shellock and Eileen Moore will share tips on reducing stress and simplifying the downsizing process. The presentation is designed for individuals who are downsizing their parents for a move or…
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Parents invited to ADHD support group
The Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) of Central Jersey ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) Parent Support Group will meet at 11 a.m. March 12 at the Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The group is designed for parents, guardians, caregivers, educators and others involved with a child or young adult affected…
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Activities are ‘infinite’ for Pi Day celebration
An Einstein look-a-like contest for children age 13 and younger will be part of the Pi Day festivities. Festivities for Pi Day Princeton, the annual family event celebrating Albert Einstein’s birthday and Pi Day, will be held March 13-15 in downtown Princeton. The three-day event celebrates the birth of Einstein on March 14, which is…
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Drummers to energize Old Bridge band show
Old Bridge High School will host the U.S. Bands Indoor Percussion and Winter Guard Show at 4 p.m. March 8 at the high school’s main building. In addition, Old Bridge will feature elementary, middle school and high school drummers at the event. Colin Bell, an elementary instrumental music teacher, organized the ensemble. It will include…
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Residents still unhappy with city’s snow response
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Residents are continuing to express disappointment over the city’s response to recent snowstorms. While Mayor Fred Henry said he felt the Public Works Department had done a good job responding to the last storm, resident Ken Feely said the city’s workers do “as good a job as they…
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CareOne’s Valentine’s Ball in support of The Valerie Fund raises $1.1 million
More than 900 donors participate in event to help provide treatment for New Jersey children with cancer and blood disorders CareOne LLC Chief Executive Officer Daniel E. Straus has announced that CareOne’s Feb. 12 gala Valentine’s Ball exceeded its $1 million goal, raising $1.1 million in support of The Valerie Fund and the thousands of…
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Cure for tinnitus varies, depending on the cause
By Jennifer J. Adams, Au. D., CCC/A More than 50 million Americans have experienced tinnitus to some degree.Tinnitus is the medical term that describes a perception of sound in one or both ears or in a person’s head when there is no external sound present.Tinnitus is more commonly described as a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, roaring,…
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Collaborative efforts help mental health patients quit smoking
New Jersey can save costs in healthcare delivery through partnerships Persons with mental illness account for more than one-third of adult smokers in the United States and despite a decline in tobacco use during the past five decades, there has been no change in the smoking rate for patients with poor mental health.To combat reliance…
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Three good reasons to share dinner with your family tonight
By Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri Many young people struggle with excess weight.Almost 1 in 3 children ages 5 to 11 is considered to be overweight or obese. Weighing too much increases the chances that young people will develop some health problems — now and later in life. During March, National Nutrition Month and throughout the year,…
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