Archive for June, 2009

CLARK—The Mother Seton Forensics Team brought home no less than 16 trophies this year, and one member won her way to national competition. »

TRENTON – A bill which would require health insurers in New Jersey to provide coverage for screening for autism and other developmental disabilities as well as any medically-necessary occupational, physical and speech therapy, was approved by the state Senate on June 18 by a vote of 35-0. »

RAHWAY – Habitat for Humanity Newark honored Rahway resident Allan Martin at its second annual Raising Roofs Gala held on Thursday, May 28 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange. »

During the current economic recession, many have lost their jobs, seen their credit lines cut or experienced other serious financial misfortunes. When the bills pile up and times become desperate, many people begin to question whether declaring bankruptcy is a viable option for them. »

LINDEN—Linden Soccer Playoffs are off and running in the Public Property and Community Services League. »

CLARK—L’Oreal Consumer Affairs Specialist and muralist Liz Palmatier led a team of about 20 volunteers in painting a mural in recreation room at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway. »

UTICA, N.Y.—Most Americans, 75 percent, don’t believe CEO and CFO’s statements about the outlook of the financial position of their companies are credible because they are reluctant to detail the real problems facing their companies in the current economic environment, according to a Zogby 463 Interactive survey. »

Financial illiteracy has become an epidemic. According to a recent report from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, more than 40 percent of Americans grade themselves a C, D or F on their knowledge of personal finance issues. »

RAHWAY—Brothers Ray and Joey Giaccobbe, Rahway High School alumni and owners of Power & Fitness Gym on St. George’s Avenue, recently donated fitness equipment for use by Rahway High School athletics. »

ELIZABETH – Carlos Pinho, former president of the Portuguese Social Club in Elizabeth, pleaded guilty last week to stealing more than $2.5 million in a Ponzi scheme that targeted his mostly middle- and working-class immigrant club members. »

WOODBRIDGE – A jury convicted a former Woodbridge police officer Friday on charges of assaulting a teenage boy over a three-year period from 1994-97. »

CLARK—Colleen Labella of Clark has received the 2009 New Jersey Governor’s Award for excellence in acting. »

ROSELLE PARK—Leona M Seufert will premier her acrylic paintings in the Hob’art Co-operative Gallery’s “Hid (IN) Hoboken” group exhibit, which will run until July 15. »

MOUNTAINSIDE— “With the 2009 hurricane season now underway, the Internal Revenue Service encourages individuals and businesses to safeguard themselves by taking a few simple steps,” said New Jersey’s IRS spokesperson Gregg Semanick. »

Unfortunately, as people become increasingly desperate during tough economic times, crime rates rise. What’s worse – those being targeted are often in dire financial straits themselves. »

NEWARK—July 4th is a major summer holiday and a time for celebrations and family gatherings. Unfortunately, many people end up in Emergency Departments due to a variety of unexpected injuries and conditions. »

LINDEN—Students at Linden School No. 1 have been learning about various animal environments along with their habitats and different ecosystems through the year. The recent fishing trip was hands-on learning experience to emphasize the lesson »

EDISON – Edison will host a fireworks display to celebrate the 4th of July. International Fireworks will provide all the oohs and aahs beginning at 9 p.m. at Papaianni Park, 100 Municipal Boulevard. »

TRENTON – A bill to strengthen regulation and consumer protections for students who sign up for credit cards on college campuses received final legislative approval by a vote of 58-18 during the Assembly Voting Session on June 18. »

RAHWAY – The Rahway United U13 girls team are Mid New Jersey Youth Soccer Association Spring 2009 Flight Three champs. »