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  • Mary Chernesky

       WHEATON, Ill. — Mary (Kerzic) Chernesky died Friday, March 29,at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Ill. She was 88.    She lived in Manville most of her life, moving to Toms River in 1979. After her late husband, Watts, died, she moved to to Wheaton, Ill.    Surviving are a son, Patrick Kerzic of Morganville; three…

  • Working on the transition to two middle schools

    By: Nick D’Amore    Middle School officials are reviewing proposals and recommendations made by the middle school committees for the transition from one to two middle schools next school year.    The committees on March 21 discussed how sixth-graders will be transitioned into the middle schools next year.    The committees decided that world language classes will be…

  • Writer thankfulfor ‘well-trained’ police

    To the editor    Until I read the article in the March 21 edition of the Beacon, I did not know the name of the two officers, Russell Wilde and Robert Meszaras who responded to my husband’s cardiac arrest.    My neighbor Bob Smith just "happened" to be at his home across the street from mine and…

  • Putting faith to the test

    Lawrence clergy to challenge congregations to fight homelessness. By: Lea Kahn    Lawrence Township’s religious leaders may differ on the finer points of theology, but on one thing they have agreed — the need to provide adequate housing for the homeless.    Next weekend, the religious leaders of nine Christian and Jewish congregations, Baha’i Faith of Lawrence…

  • SCHOOL BOARD CAMPAIGN CORNER

    Edition of April 4, 2002 Main is ideal candidate To the editor:     I am writing in support of Lisa Marin Main, candidate for Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education.    Hopewell is a unique school district. As a community and a school district, we have experienced unprecedented growth. At the same time, our community and…

  • Raider netmen looking to youth

    Kinrade takes over at first singles By: Rudy Brandl    Larry Johnson believes this will be the start of something special.    A new era of Hillsborough High boys’ tennis began this week with a lineup featuring a blend of talented newcomers and established veterans. While this team may not be ready to assert itself as a…

  • Township to name ball fields after duo

    The softball fields will be named in honor of the late Gretel G. Gatterdam and Betty Leedom. By: Lea Kahn    Two softball fields at Village Park will be dedicated Friday to two women who helped pave the way for the Lawrence Township Girls Softball League.    The softball fields will be named in honor of the…

  • TANGENTS

    Hoping for a happy ending By: John Saccenti    I want to play defensive tackle, break through the offensive line and sack the quarterback. I want to play the outfield and make a leaping catch over the centerfield wall. I want to wrestle in the NJSIAA state finals.    But, unfortunately, my playing days are over.    Like…

  • HOPEWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL UPDATE

    By: Catherine P. Moscarello    Hopewell Borough Council got some good news at its meeting Monday.    Borough engineer Dennis O’Neal reported that a grant from the state is expected to completely cover the work for the next phases of repair and refurbishment to Hart Avenue.    In conversation with a state Department of Transportation official, Mr. O’Neal…