Cheryl Makin

New Jersey

Thinker of joyful thoughts, writer of "happy" news, wisher of a wonderful world. Geema, Mother, Daughter, Dreamer, Doer. Oh, & proud member of APP-MCJ Guild.

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Articles

'The greatest gift:' NJ musician beating the odds after double lung transplant

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Cheryl Makin

Charles Williams was sick on a business trip to California in the summer of 2019. But it was not an ordinary sickness. He felt very ill and could not shake it off. "I made it home and my wife took me to the doctor," said Williams, a technical support specialist. "The doctor said, 'You better go to the hospital right away.' I get to the hospital. They didn't know what was wrong with me. I got really sick. "I actually died. My heart stopped for 7.7 seconds.
It's farmers market season: Nine spots to shop in Central Jersey

6 days ago | mycentraljersey.com | Cheryl Makin

Every Friday, nearly 40 vendors gather at 212 Raritan Ave. where the Highland Park Farmers Market has been a tradition since 1996. Offering "smart food" for the "brainy borough," the Metuchen Farmers Market will reopen June 14. With more than 30 vendors inside the Stangl Factory, the Stangl Factory Market in Flemington is a year-round indoor farmers market. After a long winter, Central Jersey farmers market season has arrived.
Artful nesting: Middlesex County mom's artistic aspirations bloom during second pregnancy

1 week ago | mycentraljersey.com | Cheryl Makin

The mural features animals shopping and serves as a unique form of "nesting" before the birth of her second daughter. Despite the physical challenges of painting while pregnant, Park completed the mural and has other projects lined up, including a second mural at the mall and commissions for children's rooms. A self-taught artist, Park hopes to transition her passion into a full-time career and is already inspiring her daughter Riley's artistic interests.
Perth Amboy NJ native identified as fatal fall victim at Utz factory

1 week ago | mycentraljersey.com | Harrison Jones |Cheryl Makin

The York County Coroner in Pennsylvania identified a subcontractor who died in a fall through a skylight at an Utz facility in Hanover as a Perth Amboy native.
Bound Brook students aim to make driving safer with national PSA

1 week ago | mycentraljersey.com | Cheryl Makin

Cheryl MakinStudents at Bound Brook High School were both in front of and behind the camera in March as they help create a public service announcement (PSA) that will air later this year on national television. Provided By Sam HaberStudents at Bound Brook High School were both in front of and behind the camera in March as they help create a public service announcement (PSA) that will air later this year on national television.
South River mother creates life and art during second pregnancy

1 week ago | mycentraljersey.com | Cheryl Makin

Cheryl MakinSabina Park, a South River mother and artist, recently completed a mural for a play area at the Quakerbridge Mall in Lawrenceville. The painter, pregnant with her second child, found herself creating a lot of art as well as life during her second pregnancy. Provided By Sabina ParkSabina Park, a South River mother and artist, recently completed a mural for a play area at the Quakerbridge Mall in Lawrenceville.
Middlesex County native pens book on forever chemicals and their birth in New Jersey

1 week ago | mycentraljersey.com | Cheryl Makin

Udasin and Frazin will be at Barnes & Noble in the Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick at 753 Route 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 10 to talk about forever chemicals and sign copies of their book. Udasin and Frazin found that forever chemicals have deadly repercussions through interviews and investigations, which they detail in their 264-page expose.
Mother's Day brunch, dinner: These Central Jersey restaurants are ready to treat Mom

2 weeks ago | mycentraljersey.com | Cheryl Makin

Mother's Day is right around the corner on May 11 and it's time to start thinking about how to celebrate the woman who gave you life. What does mama want on her special day? While flowers are lovely, jewelry is a hit and sleep is a big "yes, please," not cooking for a day is always a grand slam idea. So reserve a table at one of these Central Jersey restaurants for a family-friendly way to treat Mom like the queen she is.
Cinco de Mayo: Here's which NJ Mexican restaurants to celebrate at

3 weeks ago | mycentraljersey.com | Cheryl Makin

Celebrating its second anniversary as well as Cinco de Mayo, Agave Brunch Bistro Cafe in Flemington is planning a party with live music and free merchandise on May 5. Mezcal will be open 4-10 p.m. on Cinco de Mayo with a special menu. A DJ spinning 6-10 p.m. will bring upbeat music and a party atmosphere. Cinco de Mayo reservations are already filling up at the Red Cadillac in Union. Live music will be performed throughout the day.
Monmouth County man killed in four-car crash in Woodbridge

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Cheryl Makin

WOODBRIDGE - Police are continuing to investigate a four-car chain reaction accident on the New Jersey Turnpike that killed a 67-year-old Monmouth County man on Saturday. As a result of the crash, the driver of the Chevrolet, Edouard Lougai from Loch Arbour, suffered fatal injuries. No other injuries were reported. At 3:48 a.m., New Jersey State Troopers responded to a motor vehicle accident on the New Jersey Turnpike South inner roadway at milepost 94.6, State Police Sgt.