Ghost Hunters Visit NJ To Raise Awareness of Tourette Syndrome

WESTFIELD—From TS to TV, Dave Tango never forgets where he’s from.

Sure he’s a Jersey guy. But that isn’t the only thing that brought him and his cast mates to Westfield. The cast of Sci Fi’s hit show Ghost Hunters came out to support the 28,000 New Jersey children with Tourette Syndrome (TS).

Kris Williams and Dave Tango, cast members of the popular Sci Fi Channel show Ghost Hunters, recently appeared at a Westfield event to bring positive attention to Tourette Syndrome. (Photo courtesy of New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome)

Dave and his father, Bruce Tango, know what it’s like for children and families trying to cope with this often misunderstood neurological disorder. Dave was diagnosed in childhood and their journey prompted Bruce to organize and lead a recent fundraiser to benefit the Tourette Syndrome Association of New Jersey. They speak about the challenges they faced candidly in the hopes of comforting those who find themselves facing a new diagnosis.

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Know Your Tax Exemption, Deduction Options

By Jason Alderman

About the only upside when the cost of living increases is that every year the IRS readjusts personal tax exemptions, standard deduction amounts and retirement account contribution limits. It’s not like winning the lottery, but I’ll take all the good news I can get.

Among the changes that might help your tax situation in 2009 are:

Exemptions and deductions. The personal federal tax exemption you may claim for yourself and dependents increases $150 to $3,650 each in 2009. The standard tax deduction for singles increases to $5,700 (up $250 from 2008); for those who are married and filing jointly, it’s now $11,400 (up $500); and for heads of households, it’s $8,350 (up $350).

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Starting The New Year With Some Old Memories

By Diane Norek Harrison

This is from my own research of the four towns in which I write the past. Feel free to add anything you see in this column or better yet send your own memories or past material from the towns.

CLARK—Clark was once home to Drummond’s Pharmacy, Clark Drugs, Dell’s Pharmacy, Garden of Paper, Steak and Ale and Stonewall Savings and Loan. Electro Fone Corporation was located at 29 Broadway, with Donald C. Mascola as president in 1972.

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