Clinton Township Newsletter

1 6 j u l y 2 0 2 5 W W W . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . C O M i n L o v e a n d S o n g i S B u i L d i n g A c o m m u n i t Y F o r B r A i n t u m o r A n d B r A i n c A n c e r p A t i e n t S In Love And Song, a New Jersey non-profit, was established in 2023 with a mission of building a community for brain tumor and brain cancer patients, survivors, and the caregivers. ILAS was formed in memory of Lou Zucker and Billy Misik, and in honor of Billy's mother, the incomparable Chris Misik. Mrs. Misik signs everything from holiday cards to text messages with "In love and song." Tumor Tidbits by Deborah Rizzo, MA, MT-BC, PPMT Tumor Tidbit #5: Have you ever gone to an internet doctor site and tried to diagnose yourself? When I asked my friends and family, they all laughed and joked that the diagnosis was always a brain tumor. Have a paper cut? Brain tumor. Big toe aches when it rains? Brain tumor. The list, in jest, goes on and on. But when should you be concerned that it's actually a brain tumor? When does it cease being fun and games and turn into a medical event? The Mayo Clinic lists headaches, nausea or vomiting, blurry vision or seeing double, trouble with balance, speech problems, feeling very tired, vertigo, and personality or behavior changes as symptoms of a brain tumor. These symptoms are not exclusive to brain tumors and this list should not be regarded as medical advice. If you are experiencing some of these symptoms and are concerned, please seek professional medical advice from a doctor or specialist. If you feel the matter is urgent, call 9-1-1. Source: Brain tumor - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Tumor Tidbit #6 It seems everybody has a registry these days. There are registries for babies, for weddings, for birthdays and celebrations, and even for pets. Did you know there's even a registry for brain tumors? The Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States (CBTRUS) was founded in 1992 after a two year study from the American Brain Tumor Association found that only malignant cases were being recognized using standard data reporting. The mission of CBTRUS is, "We are committed to being a resource for gathering and disseminating epidemiologic data on all primary benign and malignant brain and other CNS tumors. These data support the accurate description of incidence and survival patterns, as well as diagnosis and treatment, facilitate etiologic studies, establish awareness of the disease, and ultimately help prevent central nervous system tumors." (https://cbtrus.org/) By including the non-malignant, or benign, tumor, more empirical evidence was found to further investigate tumors by geographic location, type, and size, in addition to the age and gender of the patient. The data was also useful in tracking which benign tumors became malignant over time. For more information on how you can directly help those affected by brain tumors and brain cancer, please visit: www.InLoveAndSong.org and follow us on social media: @inloveandsongorg. Food Pantry Available to All at the Catholic Community of Saint John Neumann Califon (398 County Rd 513, Califon, NJ 07830) If you know of anyone who is struggling to meet their needs and/or the needs of their family, please have them utilize our food pantry. The Food Pantry is open to all, but by-appointment- only, in order to ensure confidentiality. as only one person/family will be there at one time. Please call: 862.217.7457 to schedule an appointment at your convenience. Every month in Oldwick, a group of remarkable women from Tewksbury and surrounding areas come together to form a powerful force for positive change. The WCTT, established in 1975, has been a beacon of empowerment, community service, and friendship ever since. The WCTT has been at the forefront of community service initiatives. From organizing food drives for local pantries to supporting educational scholarships for deserving students, the club consistently strives to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need. Their selfless dedication to serving the community has earned them immense respect and admiration. Beyond their philanthropic endeavors, the WCTT fosters a strong sense of friendship and camaraderie among its members. Monthly general meetings, social gatherings and various recreational activities provide opportunities for women to connect, support, and inspire one another. The club serves as a support network, ensuring that no member feels alone in their journey. The WCTT meets as a member-wide group on the first Tuesday of the month December through June and then September through December. The exception is our September meeting which is the second Tuesday of the month, and is our Welcome Back Tea. There are no monthly membership meetings in July and August. Our meetings are held at the Oldwick Manor, behind the Oldwick Fire House in Oldwick. Meetings start at 9:00 am, for fellowship and fun, with our business meeting beginning at 9:30. Non-members are welcomed to attend a meeting. We often have a guest speaker and always have refreshments. Please stop by! WCTT is a not for profit service-oriented volunteer organization committed to supporting local organizations.Find out more at: www.TewksburyWomansClub.com. e m p o W e r i n g W o m e n A n d S t r e n g t h e n i n g c o m m u n i t i e S : t h e W o m A n ' S c L u B o F t e W k S B u r Y t o W n S h i p "We can just let July be July, let the sun hang in the sky, clear your mind of all the things you're waiting on." ~ Lily Williams g i V e B L o o d t o d A Y A t h u n t e r d o n h e A L t h Lives are saved every day by blood donors in our community. Giving blood is the most generous act of kindness that one human being can do for another. When you give blood, you save lives. Blood is used for accident victims, newborn babies and their mothers who need a transfusion, people undergoing surgery, patients receiving treatment for cancer and other diseases. You never know when you may need blood, or when someone you love may need it. Donating regularly can help ensure that our community is never short on blood. Can I donate blood? To be eligible to donate blood, a person must be at least 17 years of age, be in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, have not donated in the past eight weeks, and is not currently taking antibiotics or insulin (only if of a "bovine" nature). Please note: Our 17-year-old donors must weigh at least 130 pounds. Call: 908.788.6405 to schedule an appointment. Find out more at: www.HunterdonHealth.org/services/laboratory-services/blood- donor-services. Want extra copies of the Clinton Township Newsletter? The Clinton Township Newsletter is always delivered to our lo cal scho ols, the Municipal office on Rt. 31 S outh, as well as at the North County Branch Library on Halstead Street in Clinton (on the racks). Of course, each issue may b e found online at: www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com.

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