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White (flour) Christmas
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PINES MANOR Sonny Soemarsano, executive chef at the Pines Manor in Edison, has built a Christmas Pasta House. His creation is on display in the lobby of the Pines Manor, where many companies and organizations have held their holiday parties.
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Girl Scout sparks scientific creativity in preschoolers
By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Pearl Subramanian EDISON — Following in the spirit of her town’s namesake, a local Girl Scout has helped spark a love of science in students at FDR Preschool in the same town. When Pearl Subramanian was striving to attain a Girl Scout Gold Award last year, she decided to combine…
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The top 10 stories of 2013
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Thomas Lankey 1. Edison cop charged in fire at fellow officer’s home Michael A. Dotro, 36, a nine-year veteran of the Edison Police Department, was charged with five counts of attempted murder and one count of aggravated arson for allegedly setting fire to the home of his superior officer, Mark…
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St. James Episcopal Church pastor retires after 35 years
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Rev. William Gerhart has retired from St. James Episcopal Church in Edison after 35 years of service. EDISON — The Rev. William Gerhart led his last service Dec. 29 at the St. James Episcopal Church on Woodbridge Avenue, where he served for 35 years. Gerhart said because of the…
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Drug addiction must be acknowledged as a plague
I just read your article. I’m sure you must have received many responses to it, as this dreaded disease has struck many people in our area — children, teens and adults alike. My family, too, has had the pain of losing several loved ones to drugs. My brother-in-law fought his addiction for over 15 years…
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Column should bring comfort to those struggling
Thank you for writing about your cousin. Everyone addicted to drugs has a story. They are so much more than “an addict.” They are people we know and love. I hope sharing about your cousin brings some comfort to other families still struggling. They need to remember not to focus solely on the addiction; they…
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Scholarship keeps daughter’s memory alive
I just read your article about your cousin Courtney. I lost my daughter Morgan to heroin in December 2008. She was 22. Before that, whenever I would hear or read about a death of a much-too-young person, I would wonder how the parents must feel. How do they deal with tragedy so deeply sad? I…
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Writer offers support, resources
Jack, I am so sorry for your loss. My son was an intravenous heroin addict. I am one of the lucky, grateful moms. He became clean just before he turned 21 and has continued to support his recovery for the past eight years. Because of my experience as a mom of an addict, I have…
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