Archive for June, 2009

One way the government hopes its 2009 economic stimulus plan will help jumpstart the economy is by investing billions of dollars in industries that support energy efficiency – everything from electric car battery technology to wind turbines to modernizing the country’s power grid. »

TEANECK—Rodwell Manalo of Colonia, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Henry P. Becton School of Nursing and Allied Health, was recently inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International. »

RAHWAY - Fourth grade students at Franklin School in Rahway recently held their annual Invention Convention. Students participated by designing and writing about their very own invention. »

UNION COUNTY—Eight students from Union County have been inducted into national honor societies at Berkeley College. »

RAHWAY--The Rahway Inter F.C. U12 Boys team went undefeated and won Flight A in the Randolph Memorial Day Tournament. The team was coached by Henry Valderrama and Marcello Aguirre. »

BERKELEY, Calif. – By now you’ve probably seen countless articles offering helpful tips on how to cut costs and save money in a recession: Bring your lunch to work! Change your own oil! Cut your own hair! »

LINDEN – Linden’s popular summer concert series will begin on Tuesday with a performance by Linden’s own 1910 Fruitgum Company. The show is scheduled for 7 p.m. on June 23 at the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade on North Wood Avenue, next to the Post Office and across from City Hall. »

Fourth grade students at Franklin School in Rahway recently held their annual Wax Museum. During this time, students researched information about, and prepared a report on a famous New Jerseyan. »

STATE—In New Jersey, approximately 1.15 million residents – or 17 percent of adults – smoke. Of that number, nearly 76 percent want to quit, yet without seeking help only a little better than 10 percent succeed. »

CLARK—Watching the platoon of volunteers set one fence post after another, Mike Tully could not believe how quickly his dream of a first class archery range was finally becoming a reality. »

AVENEL – Woodbridge AARP Chapter 3869 meets at 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, 244 Avenel Street. Membership is open to paid members of the national chapter, and refreshments are offered after every meeting. Members are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to every meeting... »

Since H1N1 or swine flu was first detected in April, public health departments and the US government have frequently updated the public on suspected and confirmed cases and have continuously instructed residents on how to stay healthy. I commend their efforts and I urge residents to continue to heed the warnings. »

CARTERET—When Joe Gadomski, assistant scoutmaster of Carteret Troop 88, heard that troops can adopt camp sites at Kittatinny Scout Reservation in Branchville for the purpose of upgrading and maintaining them, he and Scoutmaster Fred Gerstler didn’t hesitate to offer their troop’s services »

In May, the Rahway High School Band Boosters hosted a pancake breakfast at the high school. During the breakfast, those in attendance were treated to performances by the school’s award-winning Jazz Ensemble. »

VILLANOVA, Pa.—More than 1,500 students graduated from Villanova University during a commencement ceremony held on Sunday, May 17, in Villanova Stadium. Two Linden residents were among the students who received undergraduate degrees during the university’s 166th Commencement. »

LINDEN - Linden High School students recently took part in a 45-minute workshop called “What Color is Your Career Path.” This workshop was designed to prepare the students for employment and identifies what employers are looking for in the 21st century workplace. »

NEWARK – The Office of the Attorney General, through its Division of Consumer Affairs, has filed suit against an Elizabeth used motor vehicle dealership for allegedly violating the state’s Consumer Fraud Act, Motor Vehicle Advertising Regulations, Automotive Sales Regulations and Used Car Lemon Law. »

The funniest among Hollywood’s recent spate of irreverent farces, “The Hangover” refuses to relinquish your funny bone from opening scene to closing credits. »

STATE—NJ Blood Services, which supplies blood to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers, to work blood drives. The blood mobile volunteer is an integral member of the blood collection team whose task it is assist donors with registration, perform canteen duties and make appointments for their next donation. Volunteers should... »

The fourth grades at Madison Elementary School in Rahway held their annual wax museum on April 8. This year’s theme was “New Jersey Trivia.” »