Monthly Archives: April 2012

Successful debut for Lane & Kane

Posted on April 17, 2012 by dlevine

“The walls are so stark without art,” explained Bill Oliver, owner of ZEBU Forno, a restaurant/café in Morristown, NJ, “and this art is fantastic.” Oliver was talking with guests at the opening reception, held Sunday, April 1, at ZEBU for … Continue reading →

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Paying it forward

Posted on April 16, 2012 by dlevine

Although Lisa Conturso of Belle Mead, NJ, and Melanie Glick-Santiago of Freehold, NJ, had worked for the same company—Hillsborough, NJ-based nutritional ingredient producer Stryka Botanics—for several years, they only became good friends about 1 1⁄2 years ago. That’s how Glick-Santiago … Continue reading →

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Back in town

Posted on April 13, 2012 by dlevine

As Sunday, April 22 draws near, you can feel the excitement building for the 15th annual Miles for Matheny. Everyone seems thrilled that this event is back where it belongs—at Liberty Park in downtown Peapack. Returning to the heart of … Continue reading →

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An ‘awesome’ experience

Posted on April 12, 2012 by dlevine

“I thought this was awesome!” That’s how one fourth grader at the Far Hills Country Day School described the recent visit by Matheny students and staff to the phys ed class at the independent day school in Far Hills, NJ. … Continue reading →

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Training future PTs

Posted on April 11, 2012 by dlevine

We at Matheny are doing our part to ensure that future healthcare professionals understand how to care for and treat people with disabilities. Every year, a group of physical therapy students from UMDNJ visit Matheny to learn about the needs … Continue reading →

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Follow the neon tees

Posted on April 10, 2012 by dlevine

When you see a wave of neon yellow t-shirts at Miles for Matheny, you’ll know you’ve spotted the runners from RDA Fitness in Byram, NJ. According to Michelle Welborn, RDA personal trainer and running coach, there will be close to … Continue reading →

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Welcome, 5K recruits!

Posted on April 9, 2012 by dlevine

Grace Burton, far right, and Sonali Pai, second from right, fifth graders at the Mt. Prospect Elementary School in Basking Ridge, NJ, are planning to run in the 5K Race at Miles for Matheny. So they decided to visit Matheny … Continue reading →

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The rewards of volunteering

Posted on April 5, 2012 by dlevine

Volunteering at Matheny has meant a great deal to Ridge High School student Christina Renna of Basking Ridge, NJ. “It has helped me understand the diversity of my community and has allowed me to enrich the lives of individuals with … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Dawg Pound

Posted on April 4, 2012 by dlevine

The Dawg Pound was launched in 2009 to sharpen practical work skills of Matheny patients and students. With startup funds of $5,000 provided by The Friends of Matheny auxiliary group and Village Office Supply of Somerset, NJ, the Dawg Pound … Continue reading →

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Helping spread the Miles message

Posted on April 3, 2012 by dlevine

A big thank you goes to East Coast Media, a community sponsor at Miles for Matheny, the fundraiser and community event being held Sunday, April 22, at Liberty Park in downtown Peapack, NJ. The Hillsborough, NJ-based printing and graphics company … Continue reading →

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