Hometown Honor Roll: Help Comes From the Heart

On Thursday, Feb. 10 and Friday, Feb. 11, during lunches at the Hillsborough High School, the staff from , applied over 100 "Go Red" natural hair extensions on the students and teachers. They took pictures, had fun, looked great while supporting great causes. 

The salon also wants to increase awareness of and continue to reduce the incidence of heart diseases and illnesses. Cardiovascular diseases and other illnesses, such as strokes, are America’s number one killer. The American Heart Association stresses the importance of maintaining a healthy heart to prevent such diseases. It is essential to obtain the knowledge and information necessary to remain healthy.

In an effort to join the fight against these diseases, Hair Plus—The Salon is eager to help the community in any way we can.

 In October, the salon raised 3,000 dollars to help in the fight against breast cancer and donated that money to the Chain of Hope, Dance for the Cure and the “Pink Hair for Hope” national cancer foundations.

 A portion of the $12 extension cost will go towards each of the charities. The staff will also be promoting the hair extensions at each of the Hillsborough Schools to further encourage our Heart Awareness fundraiser.

 On Saturday, February 26th, Hair Plus—The Salon will be promoting "Fireperson Day", with one engine and some personnel from each of the fire companies to be present at our salon. 

Health Fair Draws 250 

More than 250 people attended the second annual Free Community Health Fair from 1 – 4 p.m. on January 23 at the United Reformed Church, 100 West Main St., Somerville.  Sponsored by Temple Beth-El, 67 Route 206, Hillsborough, in partnership with the United Reformed Church, the Health Fair featured basic health screenings and offered attendees the opportunity to talk to doctors and specialists about a broad array of health concerns, and obtain information about local health resources that are available to help families and individuals in Somerset County.

 Free flu shots, HIV screening and counseling from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School HIV Counseling Department, New Brunswick, NJ, blood glucose testing and cholesterol screening from Somerset Medical Center, blood pressure testing, vision and glaucoma screening, hearing testing, body mass index, posture evaluation, and foot evaluation are just some of the free services, screenings and tests that were available.

Digestive Healthcare Center, of Hillsborough, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, of New Brunswick, provided the blood pressure equipment for the Health Fair, and Somerset Medical Center provided the blood glucose and cholesterol screening.

Temple Beth-El is a Reform Jewish congregation. A member of the Union for Reform Judaism, the temple was founded in 1953 by 15 families. Today, the congregation numbers more than 450 households and offers a variety of cultural, educational, social and spiritual opportunities to its members and to the greater New Jersey Jewish community. For more information about temple life and programs, please visit online at www.bethel.urj.net or call 908-722-0674.

Submitted by Suzi Mirra and Gail Solomon.