Santa Makes An Early Stop In Linden—Santa Claus arrived in Linden’s 8th Ward for an early visit on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the 8th Ward Community Center. Councilwoman Michele Yamakaitis hosted the event where the children received free pictures, goodie…
Don’t Be Lulled By Low Gas Prices
By Michael M. Shapiro It was only six months ago that gas prices were setting records in the United States, topping off near $4.00 per gallon. In recent weeks, they have steadily and significantly decreased to the point that gas…
Looking Back At 2008’s Successes
By Joseph Vas As 2008 quickly comes to an end, and with the holidays upon us, it is important that we give thanks for all that we have been able to achieve. There is no doubt that the tough economic…
The Gift of Giving
The Gift of Giving – Madison Elementary School fifth graders Hannah Smythe, Christina Kallinosis, Bridget Kneisel and Emily Beenders decorate the Rahway school’s “Giving Tree,” which is part of an annual campaign for Toys for Tots. Madison School works with…
Gaining Muscle Strength
by Dan Felix, CFT The human body is a very reluctant living organism. It doesn’t want to change. It doesn’t casually add muscle mass or strength. It doesn’t casually tap into its body fat reserves. And, believe it or not,…
St. Mary's Grammar School Memories Through The Years
by Diane Norek Harrison SOUTH AMBOY-The now-closed St. Mary’s Grammar School on Second Street first opened in 1958. I started first grade in 1960, early on in its inception. Back in the 1960s, I couldn’t wait to see the large…
Making Holiday Memories
Making Holiday Memories – New Jersey artist Lloyd Garrison has prepared a pair of new holiday cards featuring paintings of the area. Walt’s, pictured above, was a favorite hang out for Rahway and Linden residents in the 1950s and 60s,…
O Christmas Tree, are you eco-friendly?
by Michele S. Byers, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation For many people, it’s not Christmas without a tree. Many of these same folks care about the environment enough to wonder: “What’s the most eco-friendly Christmas tree?” Finding the greenest…
NJ Schools Violate Laws
STATE—The American Civil Liberties Union found that 196 New Jersey jurisdictions acted in violation of federal, state and constitutional laws forbidding schools from asking for immigration status or Social Security numbers to register. The organization identified six Union County school…
“Australia” – Out of Down Under – 2 & ½ popcorns
By Michael S. Goldberger, film critic Bent on achieving a mystical aura at every turn yet too rarely magical, Baz Luhrmann’s colorful, would-be epochal “Australia” is a bargain basement cross between “Out of Africa” (1985) and any number of cattle…
A Historical Holiday Celebration in Clark
CLARK – The Dr. William Robinson Plantation House and Museum is opening their doors for the holiday season this weekend. On Saturday, Dec. 6, from noon to 5 p.m., they will have a blacksmith demonstrating “The Art of Blacksmithing”, hearth…
Santa Steps Up For Scholarship Fund
LINDEN —Linden Presbyterian Church, 1506 Orchard Terrace, will hold the fifth annual lunch with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 13 from noon to 2 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the church’s Albert Johnston Memorial Scholarship Fund. Lunch with Santa will include…
How Well Do You Know The Christmas Story?
SCOTCH PLAINS—In these days when you are viewing pageants and receiving cards that tell the Christmas story, challenge yourself and join in at the Willow Grove Church Adult Forum to learn what parts of the traditional story really appear in…