Archive for June, 2011

PERTH AMBOY— The Perth Amboy Office of Recreation partnered with the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Middlesex County (NCADD) and the Youth Community Leadership Academy (YCLA) in an “Adopt A Park” project on Saturday, June 18, in Patrick Duffy Park. »

STATE -- Summertime often means afternoon strolls, bike rides, baseball, swimming and other outdoor activities. And while the sunny days may make for great beach weather, it's important to know that extreme heat can be hard on the heart. »

MOUNTAINSIDE – Many high school and college students may have a summer job. Some students may not realize they have to pay taxes on their summer income. The IRS offers tips for students about income earned while working a summer job. »

DUNELLEN -- All-star pro wrestling returns to the Dunellen area on Saturday night, July 16, as National Pro Wrestling Superstars returns to the Dunellen Knights of Columbus Hall as they team up with The Crohns and Colitis Foundation of New Jersey to present the 2011 Captain Lou Albano Memorial J-Cup Tag-Team Tournament. »

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common problem that affect up to 60% of women. They can be painful and may cause serious illness, especially if the infection spreads to the kidneys. »

WESTFIELD – The Raritan Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross, made up of the former Tri-County and Westfield Mountainside chapters, will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 27, at 321 Elm Street, Westfield. »

CLARK – The Clark Board of Education will hold a special meeting, for matters of personnel, on Wednesday, June 22, at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center of Arthur L. Johnson High School, 365 Westfield Avenue. »

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Wagner College will offer a wide variety of specialty summer programs and camps for kids and teens, ages 6 to 17. »

ROSELAND– The recent economic crisis brought extremely high levels of layoffs and unemployment across the country. As the ranks of the newly unemployed swelled, so did the entrepreneurial spirit, with startups at a 15-year high. »

SOUTH BRUNSWICK -- Rutgers Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners of Middlesex County invite the public to visit their Butterfly House at the EARTH Center in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Avenue, South Brunswick. »

RAHWAY – Richele Lund is the recipient of the 2010-11 Teacher of the Year Award at Madison Elementary School in Rahway. She has been teaching first grade at Madison School for seven years. »

STATE -- More than 375 Berkeley College associates volunteered 1,500 hours of community service at 40 community agencies in New Jersey and New York as part of the second annual Berkeley College Community Service Day held Friday, June 10. »

CLARK -- The entire student body of Valley Road School in Clark had a blast at the school’s annual PTA-sponsored Field Day. Every year in June, students and teachers take a day off from their studies to enjoy a wide variety of indoor and outdoor games. »

EDISON – Alyssa Kennedy '13 and Pranali Soni '13 won first place at the 2011 Upper School Science Fair for their project entitled "Heron's Fountain." »

EDISON – Last week, Mayor Antonia Ricigliano announced that Edison will save $1.6 million over 10 years by refinancing bonds. »

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Alexis R. Tomlinson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. »

SCRANTON, Pa. -- The University of Scranton has announced its Dean's List, which recognizes students for academic excellence during the 2011 spring semester. »

WESTFIELD -- For the eighth year, Jay Tintle, owner of Jay's Cycle Center of Westfield, has invited cyclists to participate in the LBI Century Ride. A 105-mile trek from Westfield to Long Beach Island, this year 29 enthusiasts and novices signed up. »

EDISON -- The Middlesex County Bar Association (MCBA) installed its 2011-12 Officers and Trustees on last month at The Pines Manor in Edison. »

CLARK -- The Annual Scholars Breakfast was recently hosted by the Union County Department of Education, honoring the valedictorian and salutatorian from each of the county’s K-12 districts at L’Affaire Restaurant. »