Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Researchers continue to work on treatments and cure for muscular disease.
When Adam Foye and his parents learned researchers would be devoting time and energy strictly to identifying the muscular disease afflicting the 11-year-old, they were thrilled. And when those researchers were able to put a name to the gene mutation triggering the disease, they were ecstatic. Now, as researchers work to develop treatments and a potential cure for Foye's form of Centronuclear Myopathy, Sarah Foye, Foye's mother, said she is hoping to reach out to other families who are enduring similar journeys. "My son was diagnosed with muscle weakness shortly after he was born," Sarah Foye said. When Foye was a baby, his mother said he was not meeting his muscle milestones. Doctors were unable to identify the issue without doing a muscle…
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Students dress for the beach while supporting Seaside Heights families.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The following was submitted by Cedar Hill School. Have something you'd like to announce to the community? Upload it here. Cedar Hill "Beach Day," held this past Monday, raised more than $617, allowing the school to give a check for $88.25 to each of the seven families affected by Hurricane Sandy that the Cedar Hill community is supporting. The students and staff paid $1 to wear sunglasses, bring in a beach towel or dress "beachy." Through the grade level donations, the school packed seven large bags full of toothbrushes, soaps, shampoos, towels, slippers, construction paper, glue sticks, brushes and combs, hand lotions and love. The donations will be delivered shortly to Seaside Heights.
Students shop for relatives during 35th annual event.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Boys took a break from fundraising for baseball trip to gather supplies for families in need.
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Monday, December 17, 2012
The following was submitted by the Montville 12U Travel Baseball Team. Have something you'd like to announce to the community? Upload it here. The Montville 12U Travel Baseball Team has been seen around town "canning" for their trip to Cooperstown, NY. This 12U team has to do some extensive fundraising to cut some of the costs for each one of them to play in the weeklong tournament. However, on Nov. 17, when they were scheduled to do their first "canning" at Shop Rite of Parsippany, they decided to collect their donations for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The team and their coaches were so affected by the devastation Sandy left in our area, that they made the decision to donate all of their collections for that day to the American Red …
Friday, December 14, 2012
Mayor, committee members send 'thank you' package to community leaders for donating food following Superstorm Sandy.
A few t-shirts, some baseball caps, copies of the township magazine and a big, brass key. But not just any key. A key to Montville Township. Those are just some of the items being packed inside a brown box and shipped to Montville, Conn. as part of a "thank you" package for officials in gratitude for their communitty's donations to Montville, N.J., following Superstorm Sandy. Montville Patch (Connecticut) Editor Ellyn Santiago placed a donation bin at her town's municipal building soliciting food, cleaning supplies and other items. Once collected, the donations were sent to the Montville, N.J., shelter set up by the township's employees. The six boxes of donated items arrived and were opened at the Senior House on Nov. 7. Included in the …
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Donation will assist families in need.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The following was submitted by Boiling Springs Savings Bank. Have something you'd like to announce to the community? Upload it here. Montville Kiwanis President Linda Gannon (second from left), Montville Kiwanis Food Pantry Co-Chair Deane Driscoll and Boiling Springs Savings Bank’s Montville Office Assistant Branch Manager Tania Guterman pose for a picture to commemorate the bank's $4,000 donation to the Montville Kiwanis Food Pantry. During this economic crisis, followed by the effects of Sandy, there are many people who have fallen on hard times and are in need of help. This generous donation will assist local families and shows Boiling Springs Savings Bank’s commitment to being a true leader in the Montville community.
Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in Montville than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Montville-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.) Overall in New Jersey, activity is considered high now, while it was also considered high at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in or near Montville that offer the vaccine (besides your own doctor, of course): Walgreens (600 Myrtle Ave., Boonton) Pathmark (1157 Route 46, Parsippany) Rite Aid (480 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha) More locations According to this week's CDC Flu activity report, influenza levels are on the increase …
Three new Montville Township police officers were sworn in Tuesday.
The Montville Township municipal building meeting room was filled with police presence Tuesday night, but no one was getting arrested. Five police officers were promoted and sworn in to their new ranks as Montville Township Police Chief Richard Cook said five officers will be retiring at the end of December. "We currently have five officers retiring at the end of the year. They consist of two captains, two lieutenants and one patrolman," Cook said. "In order to prepare for this, the township has hired four new officers this year." Of the four new officers, Cook said one is already on the road while the other three are planning to graduate from the police academy on Thursday. The three officers graduating from the academy were also sworn in…
The concert will benefit Hurricane Sandy victims, via the Robin Hood Foundation.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Some of the biggest names in music take the stage at Madison Square Garden for the live 12-12-12 concert for Sandy relief. While thousands of people fill the arena, billions are watching live on a variety of screens worldwide. The concert is streaming live on television networks, movie theater screens and on the Internet, including right here on Patch. The pre-event coverage begins at 4:00 p.m. EST and the concert is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. The all-star lineup includes Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who, and Paul McCartney, with other artists to be announced. Every penny sold from ticket sales will go …
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Students sing along with orchestra.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
The following was submitted by Christine Friedlein, HSA president of St. Pius X School. Have something you'd like to announce to the community? Upload it here. St. Pius X School students, grades 3-8, were accompanied by a full orchestra at St. Pius X Church’s fifth Annual Parish Christmas Concert Celebration on Dec. 2 in Montville. More than 500 people attended the annual event, helping to ring in the Advent Season. Stephen Powers, St. Pius music director, served as the event’s conductor.
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Plaudits to Sarah Foye for her tireless efforts on behalf of her son, and for all of the children she has helped and will be helping!!! She is a very special person, and has raised a wonderful child - and treats him just like every other kid -- because that's what he is: a Kid who will be a fine young man someday!!! terry cavanaugh, ldanj more ›