• John H. “Jack” Stryker

    Mr. Stryker, 66, of Freehold, died July 29, 2013, in Virginia Beach, Va. He attended Freehold Borough schools and graduated from Freehold Regional High School, Freehold Borough, in 1966. He was employed in the operating room and housekeeping departments of Freehold Area Hospital, now CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, for 40 years, retiring in 2011…

  • Janet L. Dzienisiewski

    Mrs. Dzienisiewski, 58, of Howell, died July 15, 2013, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was employed as a math teacher at Marlboro High School for 16 years. Prior to that, she was a math teacher at Monsignor Donovan High School, Toms River, for 20 years. Surviving are her husband of 34 years, Paul…

  • Robert P. Polon

    Mr. Polon, 80, of Spotswood, died July 12, 2013, at home. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a commercial carpenter for 45 years with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local No. 1006, Milltown. He was predeceased by a daughter, Denise Esola, and by two siblings, James Polon and Gloria Mosakowski.…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Executive Care has opened a new office on Adelphia Road in Freehold to serve central New Jersey residents seeking skilled nursing and home health aid services. Owners Senen Cabalfin and Jeff Wolf have forged a partnership through a shared experience working to make the lives of seniors and people with disabilities more comfortable. After years…

  • ‘Wizard of Oz’ comes to town

    The Algonquin Arts Theatre, Manasquan, will present “The Wizard of Oz,” taking the stage through Aug. 11. Cynthia Mitchell Payne returns to direct, with musical direction by Stephen Strouse, choreography by Sheryl Linfante and production management by Lauren Piskiel. Based on L. Frank Baum’s famous story in which Dorothy Gale, a young girl who lives…

  • Storm-water management draws council’s attention

    MARLBORO — With the aim to ward off mishaps, developers could face a more uniform set of fees for storm-water management plans in Marlboro. On July 18 the Township Council introduced an ordinance that would amend existing fees. The council will consider the ordinance for adoption at its Sept. 12 meeting, following a public hearing.…

  • Concussion in youth sports — get your child baseline tested

    Mild traumatic brain injury or concussion is growing rapidly in youth sports and recreational activities. Concussion is a complex process affecting the brain induced by traumatic forces that occur by a direct or indirect blow to the head.According to the Centers for Disease Control, the top five activities for concussion type injury for persons under…

  • How to encourage kids to read

    Reading can have a profound impact on a child’s life in and out of the classroom. Reading can help a young student develop a more extensive vocabulary, and a study from the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics found that reading to young children promotes language acquisition, making it easier for them to…

  • How to buy school clothes without busting your budget

    Parents often note that kids seem to grow like weeds. Pants that once reached to the tops of a youngster’s feet quickly become too short, while once-loose shirts may soon become too snug. Many parents find themselves regularly in children’s clothing departments stocking up on the basics, which can put quite a dent in already…

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