Category: Examiner Opinion

Frederick J. Perykasz, 89, of Old Bridge, passed away July 31 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Cream Ridge, Plumsted Township. Born in McAdoo, Pennsylvania, and raised in McAdoo and New York City, he was a long-time Old Bridge resident and a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. A U.S. Army veteran,…

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent ALLENTOWN — There are two words that essentially herald the start of the marching band season at Allentown High School each year. “Band Camp!” said Ross Hecht, who is quite well-versed in the subject as the band director at the high school. Band camp will take place at Allentown High School…

In theaters now By Paul Hall www.channelguidemag.com The summer vacation is an annual ritual. It’s that week when families can get away and enjoy each other’s company while relaxing and forgetting the stresses of life. Yet as the Griswold family has proved time and time again, their vacations are far from perfect. Now, all grown…

School day mornings can be hectic, as getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy.Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. Fortunately, parents can employ several strategies to free up time in the morning…

Choosing a college can be difficult for many high school students.With so many factors to consider, Eileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center encourages teens to go about the process systematically.“Narrowing down colleges can be overwhelming, but by thinking through priorities and goals, teens can make the process easier and make a well-informed decision.” Huntington offers…

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, test anxiety is a form of performance anxiety that can affect even the most prepared students.The ADAA notes that several factors, including fear of failure and a poor test history, can contribute to test anxiety, the presence of which can make it difficult for students to…

The monumental crash of Wall Street and the financial institutions in 2008 led to our elected officials giving a bailout of untold sums of money from the pockets of the American people to keep the current economic system afloat. Now that the American people are facing a future of dire economic straits, it is payback…

MARK ROSMAN/STAFF Visitors who bring bread to Lake Weamaconk in Englishtown will make fast friends with friendly fowl. The afternoon of Aug. 2 was a fine summer day to feed ducks and geese.

Avery Diamond, son of Dr. Robert Diamond and Mary Beaumont-Diamond of Upper Freehold Township, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2015 spring semester at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York. Avery is a sophomore majoring in aeronautical engineering.