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  • Brain tumor survivor seeks to raise public awareness

    May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month and I would like to bring some information about brain tumors to the attention of the public. In January 2001, I had my first surgical intervention after being diagnosed with a malignant glioma. After visiting many doctors who offered grim prognoses, I found a wonderful surgeon at Memorial Sloan-Kettering…

  • Teachers who bully students must be removed from their position

    The recent incident of a Cherry Hill student in special education being bullied by teachers has created a firestorm of discussion and activity. The good that can come from this is that it draws attention to the issue and will hopefully result in measures being swiftly put in place to stop this kind of abuse.…

  • Resident appreciates effort made by first responders

    I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all of the first responders who were on the scene when the outside of my house caught fire on March 12 in Marlboro. I also want to express my deep appreciation to ChrisWeltner for helping my fiancé get out of the house safely, as…

  • You can’t be too careful with these kids

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH A lthough some might consider me senile, I enjoy hosting get-togethers for today’s youth. It gives me a chance to visit, socialize, and showcase some of my best appetizers. For these gatherings I’ve been known to whip up jalapeno poppers, bacon-wrapped little smokies and enough lemonade to keep any…

  • Milltown post office: a light at end of the tunnel

    CODA GREG BEAN Last week, I had to drive almost 10 miles round trip from my home on Riva Avenue in East Brunswick to the post office on the other side of town — just to buy a stamp (stamp 45 cents, $2 in gas). And with every rotation of the wheels, I cursed the…

  • Teens donate their time, energy to help pupils with homework

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Two Howell High School students wanted to find something to do after school in addition to their various extracurricular activities. Their only requirement was that the “something” they were going to do had to benefit children. Elise Thompson, 15, and Ali Giannotto, 16, both of Freehold Township and both…

  • Recycling efforts paying off at Robertsville School

    MARLBORO — This year, pupils at the Robertsville School are making a biggerthan ever positive eco-impact on the earth. Under the direction of technology teacher Linda Shaner, the pupils recycle used ink cartridges and small electronics through Funding Factory, a fundraising-byrecycling program for schools and nonprofit organizations. The pupils’ hard work throughout the year earned…

  • Music students earn honors

    Some of the most talented music students from throughout the tri-state area competed on April 29 at the Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center, New York City, for the National Young Maestro Competition. Gold medal winner, pianist Andrew Zo, 8, of Fort Lee; bronze medal winner, pianist Denis Nazarchuk, 8, of Manalapan; and violinist Christiana…

  • Vincent J. Laraia

    Mr. Laraia, 79, of Howell, died April 12, 2012, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. Laraia was employed as a licensed professional engineer and worked as a chemical engineer for Merck & Co. in Rahway and Whitehouse Station for 35 years, retiring in 1993.…