• Everett S. Orlando

    Mr. Orlando, 83, of Maderia Beach, Fla., formerly of East Brunswick, died Dec. 19, 2013. He was predeceased by his second wife, Tessie Bloss Orlando; a son, Stephen A. Orlando; and three stepsons, Bradley, Gary and Timothy Hartman. He was a tree surgeon prior to becoming a police officer with the East Brunswick Police Department,…

  • Madeline A. Frino Balde

    Mrs. Balde, 79, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died Dec. 21, 2013, in Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin. Prior to her retirement 20 years ago, she was employed in the accounts receivable department at Navieras Corp., Edison, where she worked for 20 years. She was predeceased by her companion, William Lyon; and her siblings,…

  • Carol McHugh Lisiecki

    Mrs. Lisiecki, 71, of East Brunswick, died Jan. 6, 2014, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a secretary for the East Brunswick Board of Education, where she worked for more than 30 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Casimer Lisiecki. Surviving are a son,…

  • Mary E. Neville, Ph.D.

    Dr. Neville, 64, of Jamesburg, died Jan. 14, 2014, at her home in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. An immunologist, she spent the majority of her career researching and seeking cures for cancer at several companies, finishing her career at Insmed, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. She was predeceased by her father, Joseph D. Neville, and…

  • Need a mentor? Go to camp!

    Schools & Camps January is National Mentor Month, a time to celebrate and encourage the positive relationships that are critical to the development of children and youth — the positive relationships that are developed and encouraged each year at camp. The idea of a mentor is an ancient one. In Greek mythology, when Odysseus, King…

  • Things to consider before choosing a summer camp

    Schools & Camps Though February does not often elicit images of youngsters building campfires or playing games in the pool, the month more synonymous with the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day is a great time for parents to start thinking about summer camps for their kids. Summer camp is often something kids look forward to,…

  • Camp defines and develops character

    Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines character as one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual. Character development is tricky. It isn’t something that can be learned from a textbook or in a lecture — it is learned through teachable moments and experiences. So where can families turn to help provide the…

  • Summer fun close to home

    Schools & Camps There’s a good chance a carnival will be rolling into town this summer. Summer revelers often take to the skies, rails and waves to embark on a vacation adventure.With the kids out of school and relaxed hours at the workplace, individuals and families generally find that summer is the ideal time to…

  • Area schools and camps have so much to offer

    Schools & Camps Around the Corner Art Center Around the Corner Art Center is anxious for summer to arrive and art camp to begin.The Little Picassos (ages 5-8) and Master Monets (8-13) bring lots of excitement, energy and creativity to the art center. Classes in clay and ceramics, mixed media, drawing and painting, cartooning, fashion…

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