Archive for July, 2009

UNION COUNTY – Despite the troubled economy, the Union County Freeholders are planning a $1.49 million renovation of a 127-year-old barn in the Watchung Reservation, with the county picking up nearly three-quarters of the tab. »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service recently announced its first successful prosecution related to fraud involving the first-time homebuyer credit and warned taxpayers to beware of this type of scheme. »

RAHWAY—Rahway has been alive with the sound of music thanks to some of the city’s talented young performers. »

SOUTH BRUNSWICK—Middlesex County students entering 5th through 8th grades are invited to attend a summer day program at the county’s extension office called “Eco-Adventures at the EARTH Center”. »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Margaret McGuire, a sophomore in American University’s College of Arts & Sciences, was named to the spring 2009 dean’s list. »

LINDEN – Police responding to a reported burglary at a Dill Avenue home last week arrested two suspects. »

CLIFTON—Sheleata Jones of Perth Amboy received a Licensed Practical Nurse diploma at the 2009 Dover Business College Commencement Ceremony, held Saturday, July 18. »

WESTFIELD—Two of Union County 4-H’s most popular youth clubs—Archery and Living History—are seeking adult volunteer advisors. »

SPRINGFIELD – Investors Savings Bank has appointed Laura Kaplan-Grimshaw to the position of assistant vice president and branch sales manager. Kaplan-Grimshaw, who has a broad background in banking, financial services and insurance, will manage Investors’ branch at 173 Mountain Avenue in Springfield. »

WESTFIELD – Do you think your pasta sauce is the best? Do you want to help raise money to fight cancer? »

RAHWAY – The Rahway Center Partnership will host its second wine & cheese party of the year under the big top tent at the Rahway Train Station Plaza in downtown Rahway on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. »

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—The following local residents have been named to the spring 2009 Dean’s List at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. »

UNION— Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University will host several activities for children and visitors of all ages in August. »

MIDDLESEX COUNTY—Teams are being formed for the Middlesex County Parks and Recreation Department’s Fall Slo-Pitch Softball Leagues. Men’s Single and Double-Header and Women’s Sunday Morning leagues begin play in late August and September. »

CLARK – The Union County Summer Arts Festival 2009 concert series continues on Wednesday evening, Aug. 5, with music by Parrotbeach. This free concert of Jimmy Buffett-inspired music at Oak Ridge Park begins at 7:30 p.m. »

WESTFIELD—Toastmasters of Westfield, the area’s premier public speaking club, is pleased to announce a new slate of officers for the club’s 2009-2010 year, as well as their special “Kids Night” meeting Aug. 6. »

July 14 at 2:36 a.m. – In the vicinity of the Garden State Parkway southbound, Officer Antonio Manata arrested Newark resident Rasheen McCray, 33, for possession of CDS. »

LINDEN—Viviana Martinez, age 5, gets ready to bowl during a trip to Linden Lanes by Al Kalla Day Camp sponsored by the Linden Department of Public Property and Community Services. »

A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole-grain and high-fiber foods, fish, lean protein and fat-free or low-fat dairy products is the key to maintaining a heart-healthy diet. The summer is an opportune time to take advantage of fresh produce and begin incorporating fruits and vegetables in meals, snacks and even desserts. »

"Health Care should be a right for all people, not a privilege for those who can afford it." -- Ray Stever »