Archive for April, 2009

MIDDLESEX COUNTY—A new free program that will train individuals in allied health and transportation is being offered to low-income Middlesex County residents. The program, funded by a grant from the Middlesex County Department of Workforce Development, is open to those 18-21 years old. They will actually be paid for their participation: $4.50 for each... »

 ELIZABETH–The annual Pinewood Derby Championship of the Boy Scouts of America Patriots’ Path Council, Munsee District will be held on Saturday, April 4, at Jersey Garden Mall in the center courtyard lower level.  Sign-in / Weigh-in starts at 9:30 a.m. with racing fun starting by 10 a.m.  Come cheer on your Pack representatives from... »

EDISON—On April 15, the 97th anniversary of the sinking of the ship Titanic, Middlesex County College will present the author of the new historical fiction novel, Titanic: The Untold Story.   What separates this novel from all other Titanic literature is that it tells the fictionalized story of Nathan Badeau, who was in truth,... »

By Ellen Zwierzynski, Social Security District Manager in Elizabeth  No one likes being the target of an April fool’s prank.  If you’re receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, don’t let anyone fool you regarding your special one-time recovery payment of $250 from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  To... »

April is National Donate Life Month, and 100,000 people in the U.S. are racing the clock for their survival. They need an organ transplant, and over half of these individuals will die before getting their life-saving operation. The issue is not shortage of organs, but a shortage of donors, according to David J. Undis,... »

Plea shows taint infects school system PERTH AMBOY—Ana Pestrana, a part-time assistant recreation supervisor who is employed full-time by the city’s school district, became the second municipal employee to plead guilty to charges of using city funds to purchase items for former Mayor Joseph Vas. Pestrana admitted in court on Monday that she used... »

UNION COUNTY—Valentine’s Day came a little bit late for 22 couples this year as they celebrated their relationships at the annual Community Access Unlimited (CAU) Couples Night dinner held March 6 at Suburban Country Club in Union. Each year CAU treats members who are in long-term partnerships to an evening of fine dining and... »

By Vanessa Mironov CARTERET—During times of belt-tightening budgets among many school districts, the students of Carteret Middle School are fortunate to be offered an extraordinary after-school program free of charge.   Now in its second year at the middle school, the Carteret Arts and Sports Academy (CASA) proves to be a successful and unique... »

CLARK—Students at Carl H. Kumpf love competition, so they were up for the challenge to see which homeroom could bring in the most non-perishable items for a charity in Elizabeth. Their added incentive was a pizza party that the Clark Kiwanis Club would sponsor for the winners. For almost one month, the entire school... »

By Jason Alderman Some people looking to reduce expenses drop or trim their insurance coverage, gambling that they won’t become sick, have a car accident or suffer a fire or other catastrophe. Unless you’ve got unlimited savings, however, forgoing adequate insurance could place you just one unexpected event away from financial disaster. Here are... »

NEWARK—Each year, more than five million children seek medical care from their primary care providers for asthma related symptoms.  Asthma accounts for roughly 484,000 hospitalizations and 200,000 hospitalizations.   Children tend to experience increased asthma symptoms with the change of seasons.   Asthma causes airway inflammation and constriction of the bronchioles.  If not properly... »