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Berkeley Heights-Mountainside Year in Review: The Most Inspirational Stories

Patch takes a look back at some inspirational stories from 2011.

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Each year, there are those who inspire, and today, we take a look back at the stories and people that did just that in 2011.

Surviving Stage III Breast Cancer, Woman Establishes “Moving On” Organization & Exercise Regimen to Empower Others

The mission is to help breast cancer survivors through a new approach to post-treatment exercise.

http://patch.com/A-hZKR

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Mountainside Man Compelled to Protect His Country Because of 9/11

What began as a vengeful passion, transformed into a dedication to worldwide liberty.

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Relay for Life Walk Raises Record Breaking $347,000 to Benefit the American Cancer Society

An estimated 1500 people walked throughout the night in Berkeley Heights for the 'Relay for Life' to symbolize that Cancer never sleeps.

http://patch.com/A-jbJp

Mountainside Twins to Serve as Co-Valedictorians at Deerfield Middle School Graduation

The eighth grade class of 97 students heard from twin classmates Isha and Shree Mehrotra at graduation.

http://patch.com/A-j37Z

Nursing Home Residents & Public Take Stroll Down Memory Lane

Professional singers performed old favorites from the 1940s to the 1960s for residents of the Berkeley Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and members of the public.

http://patch.com/A-jP3f

Elaine Perna Bids Farewell to Council

Elaine Perna attended her last township council meeting recently as a member of the council she served for nine years.

http://patch.com/A-pBq7

Berkeley Heights Officer Ed Ammerlaan Promoted to Sergeant

Ed Ammerlaan officially promoted to sergeant at township council meeting on Dec. 20, tells why he loves his job.

http://patch.com/A-pF25

Etya Novik Loves the Business of Healing

Owner of Respira Salt Wellness Center shares her passion for promoting good health safely.

http://patch.com/A-pKcP

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