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Shannon Gutches, 33, Ran Academy Of Dance In Union Shannon Gutches, 33, Ran Academy Of Dance In Union
Shannon Gutches, 33, Ran Academy Of Dance In Union Shannon Reilly Gutches of Bound Brook, previously of Elizabeth, died unexpectedly on Sunday. She was 33 years old.  Described as a loving and compassionate woman, she earned a Doctor of Psychology degree from Hofstra University and worked as a child psychologist at Piscataway High School and most recently for the Hillsborough Board of Education. Deeply involved with the Hi-Step Social Skills Program, she also served as a the director of the Academy of Dance in Union.  She is survived by her parents, Garry and Donna Gutches; her fiancé, Jason Lucre; her sister, Caitlin Camuccio and…

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by Paul Milo
Lifestyle
Police Departments Across Union Recognizing Autism Awareness Month Police Departments Across Union Recognizing Autism Awareness Month
Police Departments Across Union Recognizing Autism Awareness Month Drivers may have noticed something a little different about the police cars in Cranford recently.  The usual black, white and gold color scheme has been enlivened with a vibrantly multicolored decal in a puzzle design. The logo has been popularized by Autism Speaks, an advocacy group, and is now associated with the condition in much the same way as a pink ribbon has come to symbolize breast cancer awareness.  Cranford is displaying the logo in honor of Autism Awareness Month, which began April 1, but the department is hardly alone.  A number of police forces have also promot…

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by Paul Milo