Archive for June, 2011

Attempting to figure out where filmmaker Woody Allen’s brilliant “Midnight in Paris” slots in among his best works, it occurs that it would be just as difficult to decide which of Babe Ruth’s homeruns were the most magnificent. »

AVENEL -- Malik Nelson of Avenel started boxing at the age of 5. He had his first amateur fight at 10 years old at the 60-pound weight class. He is the 2010 NJ Silver Gloves Champion and won the 2011 Silver Gloves Regional Championship. »

How many of you are glad that they primary elections are over? How many were inundated with literature and fliers? How many were overwhelmed with telephone calls? »

SOUTH BRUNSWICK -- On Monday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m., Elijah’s Promise Culinary School will be hosting their Farm to Table event at the EARTH Center, home to Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County. »

BRIDGEVILLE –There are more than 25.6 million adult male smokers in the United States. Over 17 percent of adult males in New Jersey are smokers. This Father’s Day, the American Lung Association in New Jersey encourages fathers to quit smoking and urges their families to support them as they attempt to quit for good. »

WOODBRIDGE-- For over 100 years, the third Sunday in June has been set aside as a time for families to celebrate all that it means to be called ‘Dad’. Often, the day is filled with celebrations of fatherhood and paternal bonds, especially the one between father and son. »

EDISON -- The Edison Police Department will be conducting a Junior Police Academy which will be held in two separate sessions: Aug. 1-5 and Aug. 8-12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. »

Sometimes I think that Father’s Day plays second fiddle to Mother’s Day. Maybe all the flower and jewelry commercials that try to convince us to ‘show mom how much you love her’ have something to do with it. Maybe women just need affirmation more than men because we are wired differently. »

CLARK -- Clark seniors were treated to a morning of beauty by L'Oreal as 20 employees came to the Rec Center and did the seniors face make up and nails »

EDISON -- Macada Brandl of Fanwood, Upper School Latin and mathematics teacher, brought her dance expertise to the Lower School Physical Education Department and enjoyed teaching rhythm classes to Pre-K through second grade classes this spring. »

NEW BRUNSWICK -- Chabad House at Rutgers University recently hosted its first ever “Jon Shevell - Sinai Scholars” Graduation Ceremony. »

CLARK – The Clark Women’s Softball League began play last week. Eighty women play softball once a week, sponsored by Clark Recreation. (Photos courtesy of Clark Recreation) »

ELIZABETH—Benedictine Academy’s Emilie Burke, a recent Class of 2011 graduate, is headed for Princeton University next fall. Burke’s determination and achievements during her four years at the all-female Catholic high school in Elizabeth helped her earn a spot on Princeton’s freshman roster. »

EDISON -- The New Jersey and Edison Chambers of Commerce recently presented the Economic Forum III program at the Pines Manor in Edison. »

EDISON -- Virgil Blanco of Edison, chairperson of the Middlesex County College Department of ESL/Languages and Culture Department, was recently presented the Outstanding Service to the College Award for administrators. »

EDISON -- Chris Fusaro, Regional Manager of Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza in Edison, poses with Frank Hasner, Director of the Franklin Township Food Bank and Serena Bennerman (Operations Director). »

John Rapanos, DPS, CFP, Berkeley College Dean, School of Business; Dario A. Cortes, PhD, President of Berkeley College; Eduardo Perez of Elizabeth, 2011 New Jersey Alumnus of the Year; and Kevin L. Luing, Berkeley College Chairman of the Board. »

EDISON – Kelsey Hart, a graduating senior at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School, was honored at the NJSIAA 18th Annual Scholar/Athlete Awards Program & Luncheon last month. »

ELIZABETH – Bank of America again this year reinforced its commitment to helping build and support the communities it serves with a grant of $7,500 to Community Access Unlimited (CAU) for use in the agency’s employment services programs. »

LAWRENCEVILLE -- Rider University's colleges of Business Administration; Continuing Studies; Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences; and Westminster College of the Arts have announced the names of undergraduate students who have been placed on the Dean's List for the spring 2011 semester. »