Archive for April, 2010

EDISON—The Middlesex County College Math Team took third place – first among all two-year colleges – in the Garden State Undergraduate Math Conference, sponsored by the Mathematics Association of America. »

EDISON – Second graders at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in North Edison, who have recently honed their knowledge of the Japanese culture and traditions, were visited on April 27 by three representatives from The Caravan Program, which is sponsored by the Japanese Information Center of the Consulate General of Japan in New York City. »

LINDEN – Students from Linden School No. 8 recently visited Linden Fire Station No. 1. »

ROSELLE -- Grace Wilday Junior High School in Roselle recently announced the third marking period 6th and 7th Grade Honor Roll. »

EDISON -- Middlesex County College was transformed into a cornucopia of fine dining as 25 local restaurants offered samples of their best dishes at the second Alumni Association food tasting event April 21. »

EDISON—The Wardlaw-Hartridge Varsity Baseball team brought Autism Awareness to the forefront on Friday, April 23, when teammates gave a brief presentation to Upper School students about autism. »

RAHWAY—The second grade students at Franklin School in Rahway enjoyed learning about Mexico and their rich culture after reading the story, ‘Anthony Reynoso Born to Rope’. »

EDISON—Fourth graders in Ellen Colandrea’s at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in North Edison recently rose to a Scholastic Book Clubs’ challenge by reading over 50 books well before May 14. Because of their efforts, Scholastic Book Clubs will donate 250,000 books to children on military bases. »

UNION—A new club of future school teachers on the Kean University campus is proof that volunteerism is still a priority in the Education field. »

COLUMBIA, S.C.—Army National Guard Pfc. Percy Ley has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. »

RAHWAY—Christine Kline, Rose Ball Chairman (center) welcomes John Alexander, Chairman & CEO of Northfield Bank and Dr. Vinod Sinha, President, RWJ Rahway Medical/Dental Staff (both at left) to the Rose Ball Vice Chairman’s Reception. »

When we think of forests, majestic trees, precious wildlife, and clean, fresh air might come to mind. We probably don’t think about the water we drink. »

When Kermit the Frog sang “it’s not easy being green,” he never could have imagined the dire straits his fellow amphibians are in today. »

In the Home News Tribune of April, 11 former Assemblyman Rick Merkt (R-Morris) made a strong argument for the abolition of Council on Affordable Housing (COAH). »

As one watching the Roselle Democratic Primary with much interest, notably the 4th Ward race, I find a contradiction. Candidates Moore and Dow eschew catering to special interests (NJToday, 4/30/10). Yet, they cite a preference for youth and seniors. »

STATE -- The NJEA filed suit against the State of New Jersey Wednesday over recently enacted legislation which will take 1.5 percent of salary from public school employees as a requirement to qualify for health insurance coverage. »

UNION – Sophomore Nick Angrisani scored three goals to lead the Kean University men’s lacrosse team to a 9-7 win over Farmingdale State College in the Skyline Conference semifinals on Wednesday evening. »

UNION – The Kean University baseball team used a four run eighth inning to erase a 4-2 deficit as they defeated Drew University, 6-4, Wednesday afternoon in non-conference action at Jim Hynes Stadium. »

UNION – Junior Courtney Smyth tossed a three-hit, complete game shutout and rookie Courtney Melchionna had the same number of hits as Drew University, as the Kean University softball team defeated the visiting Rangers, 2-0, in non-conference action on Wednesday afternoon. »

NEWARK - Left-hander Paul Fagan scattered three hits and allowed just one earned run in his first start of the season and Kennard Jones had four hits, drove in a run and had three stolen bases, leading the Newark Bears to a 6-2 victory over the Lancaster Barnstormers in the opening game of a... »