Archive for February, 2011

Feb. 10 at 8:58 a.m. – Officer Dan Pitts investigated a report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle, which was parked on the 1100 block of Cellar Avenue. »

Reentering the civilian workforce after a career in the armed forces can be challenging even during the best of times. »

Heart disease is the leading killer of women in the US, accounting for more than one-third of deaths among women each year. »

CLARK -- First grade teacher Paula Spence was recently honored as Valley Road School’s teacher of the year. »

CRANFORD – On Wednesday, Feb. 16, in observation of Black History Month, Union County College will be hosting an a day of events including participation in the 22nd Annual African American Read-In, soul food, an African-American market, and ending with a concert with the Newark Boys Chorus and the North Jersey Philharmonic Glee Club. »

EDISON--Children's Specialized Hospital will host a special seminar, “2011 Trends in Autism: Hear from the Experts” on March 18 at the Pines Manor in Edison for the parents and professionals caring and treating children with autism. »

CLARK – The Clark Board of Education meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 16, has been cancelled. »

CLARK -- Children from Linda Koepfler's class at the Clark Preschool enjoyed a visit from the Cat in the Hat to celebrate NEA's Read Across America. »

RAHWAY -- Students from Rahway's fourth grade Gifted and Talented program participated in the Union County Mental Marathon. The Mental Marathon is a problem-solving convocation. »

LINDEN -- Linden Public Schools teachers Danie Orelien-Armstead and Kevin LaMastra are winners of the the 2010 Advocacy Award, presented by the NJ Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Language/NJ Bilingual Educators. »

CLARK -- Sister Regina Martin, principal of Mother Seton Regional High School in Clark, has received official notification of Middle States Accreditation. The announcement came with several accolades for the Mother Seton community. »

CLARK -- Children from the Clark Preschool enjoy a dental health assembly presented by Melissa from the Westfield Pediatric Dental Group. The children watched a video, learned good dental hygiene techniques, and received a goody bag filled with products to help keep their teeth healthy. »

If New Jersey, the most crowded state in the country, doesn’t pay attention to open space and clean air and water, “we can forget about creating any more jobs.” »

It is uncertain if Mafia members are patriotic, but there is strong evidence to suggest that they like Assemblyman Joe Cryan. »

As Superintendent of the K-12 Clark Public School District, I wish to thank the numerous members of the New Jersey State Legislature who took valuable time from their personal and professional time to visit our school district in support of an Anti-Bullying initiative and program at Arthur L. Johnson High School. »

The history of the FBI is the history of how America—once a nation that abided by the rule of law and held the government accountable for its actions—has steadily devolved into a police state where laws are unidirectional, intended as a tool for government to control the people and rarely the other way around. »

NEWARK – A supervisory transportation security officer employed by the Transportation Security Administration at Newark Liberty International Airport admitted to accepting bribes and kickbacks from a coworker who stole money regularly from passengers during security screenings, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. »

TRENTON -- In recognition of Feb. 14 as National Donor Day, Health and Senior Services Commissioner Dr. Poonam Alaigh today encouraged New Jersey residents to register to become organ and tissue donors and make a commitment to give the gift of life to people in need of blood transfusions or organ and tissue transplants. »

FLORHAM PARK-When all the snow and ice finally melts away, in its place will be an unpleasant reminder of this winter’s severe storm season-potholes. »

SPRINGFIELD -- Literacy Volunteers of Union County will conduct a 15-week GED Test Preparation Program beginning March 7 and concluding June 20. The sessions will be held at the Springfield Public Library, 66 Mountain Avenue, Springfield. »