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July 2, 2009: Scotch Plains - Guys, We need your help Come play golf or sponsor a hole or just come to dinner and listen to some great music by the moonglowers or just make a $25 donation Every year softball has to fight for its rights to the fields, how about this year we show the town that softball cares by donating some cash to this worthy cause the SPF Blue Raiders Athletic Club and The SPF Music Boosters do great things for the kids in the way of Scholarships They also purchase equipment and instruments Send whatever you can in, I will total and let it be known it was from the the softball league Please help better yet come and have fun SEE ATTACHED If you have any questions give me a call Keith A Benovengo SPF BLUE RAIDER Booster Club/ASA UCNJ Commissioner 2095 Jersey Ave Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908-313-0983
17:05 July 2, 2009
July 2, 2009: SUMMIT - Overlook Hospital's Blood Donor Services encourages community members to donate blood. It is urgently needed to save lives. Blood is always in particularly short supply in the summer as many donors are on vacation and unable to donate; with platelets frequently difficult to obtain. Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with appropriate written consent from a parent or legal guardian) and weigh 110 pounds and be in good health. Teenage female donors may also be subject to additional height/weight restrictions. People over 75 can continue to donate blood if they meet all donor criteria and present a physician's letter allowing them to donate. There are, however, some medical conditions that can keep someone from giving blood. These guidelines are set by federal, state and local health agencies to protect both donors and patients. Walk-ins are always welcome. The Blood Donor Service is located in a new department off of the main hospital lobby. For appointments, or questions about donor eligibility, call the Overlook Hospital Blood Donor Service at 908-522-3509.
16:34 July 2, 2009
July 2, 2009: This year’s annual ride for freedom will be on September 20th, 2009. As is the past, this freedom ride will be in honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day. POW/MIA Recognition Day is a day of remembrance and hope for the speedy and safe return of American Prisoners of War, and those still missing in Action. It also seeks the return of the remains of fallen Soldiers. The first official commemoration of POW/MIAs was July 18, 1979. It was the result of resolutions passed in Congress. The first national ceremony was held on this date. Over the next several years, it was held in varying dates of the year. Finally, in 1986, The National League of Families proposed the third Friday in September as a day to recognize and remember POW/MIAs. This date was selected, as it is not associated with any wars. Each year, the president of the United States issues a proclamation on this day. Assembly Area: Warinanco Park , Roselle , NJ Cavalcade Destination: NJ Vietnam Veterans' Memorial, Holmdel , NJ Wreath Laying Ceremonies, Guest Speakers, Food Vendors (No Alcohol Permitted) Registration: 8:00 AM Departure: 11:30 AM Registration Fee: $3.00 to cover tolls, expenses and donation to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation & Vietnam Era Educational Center Sponsored By Rolling Thunder(R), Inc., New Jersey Chapter 2 New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation For More Information Contact: Rolling Thunder(), Inc., New Jersey Chapter 2 -- (609) 971-3544 Website: www.rollingthunder-nj2.org
7:28 July 2, 2009
July 1, 2009: On July 16th, President Barack Obama will join me at Rutgers University in New Brunswick to help to kick our campaign into a whole new gear. A Corzine 09 Rally Featuring President Barack Obama and Governor Jon Corzine Thursday, July 16th. Voorhees Mall, Rutgers University in New Brunswick Additional details and start-time to be announced soon. Click here to RSVP for your FREE tickets. President Obama isn't just a close friend of mine; he's a great friend to our state. After eight long years, we finally have a partner in Washington who shares our values and vision for a more progressive New Jersey. Together, we are creating green jobs, providing universal access to healthcare for kids, protecting the most vulnerable among us, and ensuring all our children have access to a quality education -- regardless of where they live. We are doing all of this despite a challenging worldwide economic crisis, and I'm proud of the great progress that Barack Obama and I have already have made. But we still have more to do, and with a partner in Washington who shares our values and priorities, I'm confident in what we can accomplish in the next four years. I'm honored that President Obama will be on hand in New Jersey to recognize the important work we're doing, and I hope you will join us.
11:29 July 1, 2009
July 1, 2009: Trenton - Yesterday was one of my proudest days as Governor of this great state. Presented with the most difficult economic times that New Jersey – indeed this entire nation – has faced in generations, my Democratic colleagues in the state legislature and I produced a balanced state budget on time and with substantial property tax relief for the working families of New Jersey. I'm proud to have signed a 2010 budget for New Jersey that: Returns a tax amnesty windfall to taxpayers. Remains as fiscally responsible as my other budgets. Honors our progressive values. Continues to rein in property taxes. Over four budget years, my administration has provided $7 billion in direct property tax relief – 35% more than the previous four-year period and more than double the amount of the last Republican administration. We did this the right way – with transparency, public participation and broad input. But more important that how we did it, was what we did: We made the right choices for the working families of our state and came up with a workable budget under the most trying circumstances any of us has faced. Governor Jon Corzine Paid for by Corzine '09, Inc., Governor - D
6:53 July 1, 2009
July 1, 2009: SUMMIT - NJ Citizens for Liberty, a NJ non-profit corporation, will kick off the holiday weekend with a PRE-Independence Day TEA PARTY on Friday, July 3rd, from 3;00 p.m. to 6;00 p.m. on the Village Green in Summit, NJ, just next to the Summit train station. Public parking available, easy access from Route 24 and Interstate 78. Join with fellow patriots in America in celebrating our independence, liberty and freedom! Visit www.njcitizensforliberty.com for details and directions. Featured speakers will include Michael Johns, health care executive, former White House and U.S. federal government official, and conservative policy analyst and writer; and Ken Kaplan, President of KenKap Realty Corporation and Libertarian Candidate for Governor of NJ.
6:45 July 1, 2009
July 1, 2009: ASBURY PARK - Asbury Park Oyster Festival is a street festival scheduled to take place on September 20, 2009. The food and music festival will showcase Asbury Park's excellent restaurants as well as entertain thousands with a mix of eclectic live music. There will also be shucking demo's, arts and crafts vendors and an oyster eating contest. This festival is a family friendly event, with entertainment for children as well. Contact; 732-775-7676 info@asburyparkchamber.com
6:40 July 1, 2009
June 30, 2009: Area - Congressman Leonard Lance and his staff will host a series of mobile district office hours throughout the month of July in an effort to bring the services of his office directly to his constituents. If you or someone you know needs assistance with a federal agency or would like to offer a comment about any issue pending before the Congress, please stop by for assistance. The schedule is: JULY 11 SCOTCH PLAINS Farmers Market -- 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 11 in the Scotch Plains Municipal (Parking Lot) located 430 Park Ave. JULY 13 SPRINGFIELD R11; 2-4 p.m. on Monday, July 13 at Jonathan Dayton High School located at 139 Mountain Ave. JULY 14 MONTGOMERY – 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14 at the Mary Jacobs Library Located at 64 Washington St. in Rocky Hill. JULY 15 BOUND BROOK – 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15 at the Bound Brook Library located at 402 East High Street. JULY 18 WOODBRIDGE: 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18 at the Woodbridge Town Hall Building located at 1 Main St. JULY 18 NORTH HUNTERDON – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, July 18 at the North Hunterdon County Library located at 65 Halstead Street in Clinton. JULY 22 NEW PROVIDENCE – 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22 at the New Providence Borough Hall located at 360 Elkwood Ave. JULY 28 RARITAN - 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, July 28 at the Raritan Senior Center located at 614 1st Ave. JULY 29 ROSELLE PARK – 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29 at the town Gazebo located at Chestnut & East Grant St. For more information, call the Westfield Office at 908-518-7733 or the Flemington Office at 908-788-6900 or see www.lance.house.gov
15:36 June 30, 2009
June 30, 2009: SCOTCH PLAINS - On Saturday July 4 at 1 p.m., the inaugural Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence will take place in Brookside Park located on Hetfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. All are invited. Attendees are encouraged to wear red, white and blue. Former Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks and William “Bo” Vastine, Republican candidates for the New Jersey General Assembly in Legislative District 22, will host the event. A picnic barbeque will follow the reading of the Declaration of Independence to celebrate our nation’s 233rd birthday. Admission is $40 for an adult and $20 for children under 16. Many special guest readers from the region will take part. For more information, contact Anthony Attanasio at (908) 930-3068 or see marksvastine2009.com. LD22 Campaign, Marks and Vastine.
12:35 June 30, 2009
June 29, 2009: Trenton - "I think what we are doing is very consistent with what President Obama is doing," Corzine said this afternoon. "Making sure that we build a bridge over a recession until revenues actually come back."
17:16 June 29, 2009
June 29, 2009: Trenton - Christie, The Real Corzine Budget What you didn't hear at today's budget signing... CORZINE BUDGET BY THE NUMBERS... $10 billion deficit for FY2011 $1.2 billion in new taxes and fees for New Jerseyans. 1.2 million taxpayers won't receive rebates in FY 2010. According to Rutgers economist James Hughes, all are almost guaranteed to see an increase from 3 to 4 percent in their property taxes (David Matthau, "New State Budget Will Whack the Typical Jersey Family, Millennium Radio, 06/25/09). By the pockets of New Jersey taxpayers... In FY2010, Governor Corzine's budget will make the tax burden even heavier by making the taxpayers pay these new taxes and fines: $970 million for the elimination of tax rebates. $903 million for income tax rate increases. $400 million for tax increase on employers for unemployment program. $270 million for corporate business tax increase. $100 million for the elimination of property tax deduction. $37 million for health insurance tax increases. $30 million for cigarette tax increases. $24 million for wine and liquor tax increases. $20 million for DMV fees. $8 million for taxing lottery winnings increase. By the future shortfalls... In the FY2010 budget, Governor Corzine's reliance on one-shot gimmicks will put New Jersey in even worse shape for FY2011. Take a look at the voids that we will have to fill in FY2011 because of Jon Corzine's misguided priorities in FY2010. $2.5 billion in deferred pension payments from FY2010. $2.2 billion in federal stimulus funds that will not be available in FY2011. $1 billion to fill the gap left from expired "one-time" tax increases. $600 million to fill the gap left from the one-time tax amnesty collection. $500 million in deferred property tax rebates. $450 million in deferred debt payments. $300 million to balance raided trust funds and dedicated funds. www.ChristieforNJ.com - by Chris Christie for Governor, Inc - Ronald Gravino, Treasurer
16:09 June 29, 2009
June 29, 2009: Trenton - Corzine and Dems should apologize to the middle class for the new budget, not praise themselves. Assemblyman David Wolfe, R-Ocean and Monmouth, a member of the Assembly Budget Committee, issued the following statement today following Governor Jon Corzine’s signing of the state’s Fiscal Year 2010 budget: "With the stroke of a pen, Governor Corzine signed into law today a new budget the horrific ramifications of which will be felt immediately and far into the future by New Jersey’s middle class families and business community. “To have the governor and Democrat leaders spin this patchwork spending plan as some sort of panacea for our beleaguered middle class taxpayers is disingenuous and appalling. Instead of patting themselves on the back, they should be apologizing to taxpayers. It’s easy to balance a budget with new and increased taxes, raids on dedicated funds and deferrals. But it takes real leadership and courage to challenge and change the status quo, something they have been unwilling to do as the majority party. “Governor Corzine’s ‘ live for today’ and ‘eat, drink and be merry’ attitude towards governing will continue to haunt our middle class and business community for years to come. While the governor and his party leaders celebrate this budget, I mourn for the added suffering and misery it will inflict on a population decimated by years of irresponsible, self-serving and unaffordable government.”
13:51 June 29, 2009
June 29, 2009: The Union County Prosecutor’s Office, Contact: John Holl, (908) 527-4621, (732) 236-9849 - Mobile jholl@ucnj.org said: An inmate at the Union County Jail who had “trustee” status fled from a guard outside the jail this morning while on routine trash duty. Phillip Ruddy DOB: 10/17/1987 was admitted to the jail on June 1, 2009 and due to his low risk status, was put to work at the jail complex. One of his duties included supervised trash removal on Elizabethtown Plaza. Just after Midnight on Monday, Ruddy and another inmate were emptying trash in the plaza when, according to the investigation, he ran off. The corrections officer supervising the pair secured the other inmate and radioed for backup. There is an active manhunt being conducted through the county. Phillip_Ruddy.jpg
12:18 June 29, 2009
June 29, 2009: Statewide - For reasons of fiscal crisis, New Jersey State courts will be closed today while judiciary workers are on furlough. County probation offices and business offices where the public files court papers or makes payments to the courts will also be closed. Municipal courts will still open, and residents can still pay parking tickets and other moving violations online at the state website, NJMCdirect.
8:24 June 29, 2009
June 26, 2009: TRENTON – Bill S-2829 establishing campaign finance and disclosure standards and debate rules for New Jersey’s new Lieutenant Governor position was approved by the Senate by a vote of 39-0 and the Assembly Thursday by a vote of 66-12, with one abstention. It now heads to the Governor to be signed into law. “This November, voters in New Jersey will go to the polls for the first time to vote for a leadership team, not just a Governor,” said Senator Scutari, D-Linden. We need to ensure that the candidates running under the Governor, this November and into the future, are subject to the same reporting, spending and contribution limits as other candidates for office in the Garden State.” Under the bill, candidates running for Governor and Lieutenant Governor would be treated as one candidate for the purposes of campaign contribution and expenditure limits and public financing eligibility. The bill would also clarify that candidates running for Lieutenant Governor would be subject to the same financial disclosure requirements, issue advocacy disclosure requirements, and anti-pay-to-play laws that apply to gubernatorial candidates in New Jersey. The bill would also require that any Lieutenant Governor candidate receiving public financing to participate in one debate during the course of the election.
6:25 June 26, 2009
June 25, 2009: Trenton - Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce said today no further evidence is needed to show that Democrats are deaf to the pleas of middle class New Jerseyans to reform the way state government operates as they literally ignored constituent letters read by Republicans during the budget vote. Despite efforts by Republicans to raise Democrat awareness of how their tax and spend approach to governing is hurting the middle class, the $29 billion fiscal 2010 budget was passed by the General Assembly by a 45-34 vote. “Republicans spoke on behalf of the hard-working New Jersey taxpayers and gave them a voice during the budget debate,” said DeCroce. “We are listening to their concerns and wanted to make sure their feelings were conveyed. “This budget is breaking the backs and spirits of many people in the state,” continued DeCroce. “The Democrats needed to hear that not everyone believes their spin that they operate a bare-boned government. We spoke on behalf of the ‘silent majority’ and were proud to do so.” Below are excepts from constituent letters Assembly Republican caucus members read during yesterday’s General Assembly voting session: "New Jersey government must stop the wasteful spending. We as individuals have been forced to cut back. The state must do likewise.” – Florence from West Milford "Unless the economic situation in New Jersey improves, we will soon have to leave the state of our birth. My wife and I have lived here eighty and seventy-six years respectively. To pick up roots now, and leave will be difficult, but necessary.” – Ted from South Brunswick "Property taxes continue to rise, and there is no way we will be able to stay in New Jersey…I could just go on and on...You have really made a mess of things.” -- Mary from Marlboro "The cost of living for my wife and me, who are now retired and in our late seventh decade, has become both astronomical and unbearable. We were born, lived and worked in New Jersey all our lives, only to now discover we can no longer afford to live here. The property taxes are destroying our way of life.” –Theodore from Dayton "This state is in chaos...I have not worked for over a year as finding a credible company and viable employment is nearly impossible. (You) are just killing the state and its people...What a disaster! Stop spending money we don’t have. It’s simple, it works. Why don’t we try that?” -- Michelle from Cliffside Park "I survive - not live - on a fixed income as the result of a major reorganization at my previous employer...The cost of living in this state has outpaced my income to the point that I have had to draw from my IRA. Why don't I hear anything concrete about serious cuts across the board within the administration?” -- Bernard from Dover
17:29 June 25, 2009
June 25, 2009: Trenton - N.J. Assembly approves $29B state budget with tax increases. The Assembly today approved a $29 billion spending plan by a vote of 45 to 34 mostly along party lines. Democrats praised it but Republicans criticized. It now moves (5 p.m.) to the Senate for consideration. Assembly Republican Whip Jon Bramnick of Westfield said, "I will vote ‘no’ today because this budget layers on more and more tax increases, and is choking the working class families as they struggle in these already difficult economic times. The new hikes include tax increases on cigarettes, liquor, rental cars, wines and even NJ Lottery winnings over $10,000. We're actually taxing people who get lucky in this state. We're off the charts now."
17:08 June 25, 2009
June 25, 2009: RID Grad Holds Painterly Poetry Wkshp WESTFIELD – Recent Rhode Island School of Design graduate Abigail Bramnick will offer “Painterly Poetry Workshop” this summer for students ages 12 to 15, beginning July 8 and running through August 12. As a painting major with a minor in English, Ms. Bramnick’s goal is to introduce students to the relationship between images and language. “This is a unique opportunity for creative minds to express themselves through the palette of words and the language of paint,” Ms. Bramnick said. The workshop will be held in her Scotch Plains studio, located at 1838 2nd Avenue. For more information, or to register, call (908) 591-9370 or e-mail ambramnick@gmail.com. Tuition is $180 plus a fee for supplies.
15:17 June 25, 2009
June 25, 2009: Westfield - Starting Saturday, July 11, the Westfield Farmer's Market, sponsored by the Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce, begins and runs until Saturday, November 7. The market will be open Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 2 PM at the South Avenue Train Station and will sell fresh New Jersey produce along with a wide variety of baked goods and treats.
13:54 June 25, 2009
June 25, 2009: UNION COUNTY: Terrill Road Bible Chapel 535 Terrill Road Fanwood, NJ 07023 will hold its annual Vacation Bible School on July 19-24. Morning sessions for boys and girls, ages 4 to Entering 5th Grade and for ladies are from 9;30 - 11;45 AM starts on Monday, July 20th. Evening sessions for adults and young people entering 6th -8th grade, classes will meet at 7 to 9 PM with first session on Sunday, July 19th. Activities during these five days will include Bible Stories, Singing, Sports, Crafts, Games and Prizes. All families are invited to our closing program on July 24th, followed by a light lunch provided by the chapel. For more information, please call 908-753-0159 or e-mail at TRBC.VBS@gmail.com
9:38 June 25, 2009
June 24, 2009: Scotch Plains - On tuesday june 30th the Scotch Plains Ultimate Disc club will have opening day at 6 pm at the Southside fields(behind the fire station on old raritan road). Teams are forming now and anyone between the age of 14 to 21 and wants to play ultimate(a field game played with a "frisbee" or disc)should come down that evening to play. Ultimate is currently played at the scholastic, collegiate and independent level.. There are more than twenty five thousand members of the ultimate players association(www.upa.org). For more information please go to facebook and search for scotch plains ultimate disc. Or you can contact Alan Kaufman at ahoya78@yahoo.com
6:37 June 24, 2009
June 22, 2009: US Education Secretary Arne Duncan in Fanwood photographs
15:57 June 22, 2009
June 22, 2009: Arne Duncan, the United States Secretary of Education, visits the Fanwood Library on Monday afternoon, June 22, and is greeted by a host of state and local dignitaries including Governor Jon Corzine, Congressman Leonard Lance, mayors and administrators. The Secretary's visit promotes President Barack Obama's volunteer initiatives.
15:13 June 22, 2009
June 22, 2009: CLARK -- On Sunday June 21, 2009 the Center For Hope Hospice will hold a 5K Run/Walk at 10 a.m. Oak Ridge Park located at 136 Oak Ridge Road in Clark. Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female overall by age categories. Team awards for Father/Son and Father/Daughter will also be awarded. For more information, call Nancy Rager at (908) 288-9124.
10:01 June 22, 2009
June 20, 2009: Westfield - Troupe of Friends will hold open auditions for Julius Caesar on Monday June 29 and Wednesday, July 1, from 7 to 9 pm at the gazebo in Mindowaskin Park in Westfield. Show dates are August 28, 29 at 8 pm and August 30 at 2 pm. Performances will be free outdoor shows at the gazebo. All roles are open. Rehearsals begin in July. Play will be set in ancient Rome. Togaphobics beware! For more info: contact Joe Penczak at troupe_of_friends@verizon.net or (917) 299-5102
8:19 June 20, 2009
June 19, 2009: Stony Hill Players of Summit are conducting auditions for a November 2009 production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Sorcerer". The auditions will be Wed. June 24 at 7:30PM, Sat. June27 at 2PM and Tues. June 30 at 7:30PM. For possible additional auditions, please call 908-464-6879 and leave a message. All auditions will be held at The Oakes Center, 120 Morris Ave. at Russell Pl., Summit.
15:15 June 19, 2009
June 19, 2009: Troupe of Friends will be holding open auditions for Julius Caesar on Monday June 29 and Wednesday, July 1, from 7-9pm at the gazebo in Mindowaskin Park on E. Broad Street, Westfield.Show dates are August 28, 29 at 8pm August 30 at 2pm. Performances will be free outdoor shows at the gazebo. All roles are open. And there are lots of them. Besides the two wives, other characters will be cast as women. Rehearsals twice a week beginning in July, then a bit more last two weeks of August. Vacations taken into account. Play will be set in ancient Rome. Togaphobics beware! For more info: contact Joe Penczak at troupe_of_friends@verizon.net or 917-299-5102
15:15 June 19, 2009
June 19, 2009: Scotch Plains - The Scotch Plains Golden Agers Club invites senior residents to “Join the Fun,” at the weekly meetings held at Scotch Hills Country Club from 10 am to 3 pm every Thursday. The club meets from September through June and allows seniors the chance to meet with their peers, voice their opinions, play bingo and more. Birthdays are special celebrated each month with well wishes, cake and coffee. Mayor Malool and recreation director Ray Poerio are always available to answer questions and concerns. The club year will end with a luau on June 25 to be followed by a number of dinner theatre, musical reviews and fun activity trips planned for September onwards. Contact Jean DeTore at (908) 889-4121 for trip details. Club information Marge Van Duyne at 908-889-4631 or Ray Poerio at 908-322-6700 ext 220.
9:50 June 19, 2009
June 19, 2009: Berkeley Heights - The Volunteer Guild of RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital of Union County regretfully announced that the candy sale originally scheduled for Thursday, July 2nd has been canceled. The Guild is very sorry to disappoint anyone. RUNNELLS is located at 40 Watchung Way, Berkeley Heights.
7:00 June 19, 2009
June 17, 2009: Scotch Plains, On Tuesday, noon, an accident occurred on South Avenue at the Hetfield Bridge in Scotch Plains where an over-sized truck hauling a 250,000 pound piece of G.E. heavy equipment turned over. Fire and police were quickly on the scene and traffic was diverted for most of the day. No injuries were reported. See photos at: www.goleader.com/services/photos/09jun16-SP-Accident-1 and www.goleader.com/services/photos/09jun16-SP-Accident
7:37 June 17, 2009
June 16, 2009: Summit - According to teapartyday.com, a Tea Party will be held in Summit on Friday, July 3, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Village Green. All are invited.
17:58 June 16, 2009
June 16, 2009: Fanwood - Arne Duncan, the United States Secretary of Education, will visit the Fanwood Library on Monday, June 22 at 2 p.m. to support of the “Summer of Service”, the national volunteer initiative. The public is invited to attend and welcome Mr. Duncan to the Garden State. On April 21, President Obama signed the Edward Kennedy Serve America Act (www.serve.gov), for Americans to serve their communities. In partnership with the White House and the Corporation for National & Community Service (www.nationalservice.gov/), the library will be a center for community involvement and a source of information on volunteer opportunities. For more information, call the library at (908) 322-6400.
15:47 June 16, 2009
June 16, 2009: WESTFIELD -- The Westfield Community Band, under the direction of Thomas Connors, will perform the Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Mindowaskin Park, as part of 97th season of summer concerts. The Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution join the band for their traditional ceremonies. A special feature will be “Lincoln Portrait” by Aaron Copland, one of three works commissioned to boost American patriotism during World War II: part 1 captures the mood of the nation during the the Civil War; part 2 represents the mood during Lincoln’s first 50 years; part 3 narrates some of Lincoln’s most memorable lines. Former band conductor for 25 years, Elias Zareva will serve as narrator. Additional selections include “Second American Folk Rhapsody” by Clare Grundman, “Prairiesong” by Carl Strommen, and “Folk Legend by Donald Hunsberger. The intermission will highlight Westfield’s Town Crier, sharing local news stories and an Independence Day address. The band will continue its concert season on July 9 and 16, followed by the Westfield Community Swing Band “Nostalgia” on July 23. For further information, call (908) 789-4080 or see westfieldcommunityband.com.
9:23 June 16, 2009
June 15, 2009: Scotch Plains - The Scotch Plains Fanwood Shared Services Study Committee will hold a public forum for 6:30pm on Thursday, June 18th at the Scotch Plains Fanwood High School to hear residents views on issues to be by the Shared Services Study to be undertaken by the two towns.
8:03 June 15, 2009
June 12, 2009: Trenton - Two legislative committees are scheduled to vote on Gov. Jon Corzine’s $28.6 billion budget on Monday and as of Friday afternoon the Democrats who control state government were still keeping taxpayers in the dark about the details. Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce angrily condemned Corzine and the Democrats for failing to live up to their repeated promise that there would be greater transparency in the budget process and keeping the public informed would be a top priority. “When did budget ‘transparency’ become ‘invisibility?’” demanded DeCroce, R-Morris and Passaic. “It’s bad enough that Corzine and the Democrats are going to approve a budget that hangs taxpayers out to dry, but to do it in this manner is an outrage. “Budget ‘transparency’ doesn’t mean dropping a multi-billion dollar budget in the laps of the people’s representatives at the last moment and demand a vote even without adequate time to analyze its components,” said DeCroce, R-Morris and Passaic. “Expediency should never replace meaningful and constructive debate, especially when dealing with a budget that inflicts so much pain on taxpayers.” DeCroce said taxpayers should be “very suspicious” of the motives behind the decision of the Democrats to withhold the details until the last minute. “Maybe they are afraid that if they give taxpayers time to digest the budget they will get sick to their stomach.”
16:50 June 12, 2009
June 12, 2009: AREA - Chris Christie Declines to Play in NJEA's Game. According to the NJEA, in a letter to NJEA President Joyce Powell, Christie refused an invitation to participate in NJEA's gubernatorial candidate endorsement screening process this weekend. The NJEA has 200,000 union members, garners the lion's share of taxpayer money and is the most powerful lobby in the state.
13:06 June 12, 2009
June 12, 2009: Scotch Plains - The SP council on Tuesday night in executive session found the needed funds to save the job of a to-be laid-off police officer. The vote was 3-0. Councilwoman DePaola was absent, as she had been earlier that night during the council's public session. Councilman Glover was also absent, despite having been present during the earlier public session during which he was vocal about the need to save employee jobs from layoffs. The rest of the layoffs are effective 6/22.
11:46 June 12, 2009
June 11, 2009: Westfield - Captain David Wayman of the Westfield Police Department has announced that two “cat burglaries” have occurred between the hours of 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night June 9th and 7 am Wednesday, June 10th. One burglary occurred in the 600 Block of West Broad St. while the other burglary occurred in the 800 Block of Shadowlawn Drive. Force was used to gain entry into both of the residences and once in side the suspect(s) rummaged through the first floor of the house while the residents were asleep on the second floor. The suspect(s) never went to the second floor of the residences nor were the homeowners ever confronted. Property was stolen from both of the residences. Captain Wayman stated that an arrest has been made for the burglary to a business in the 20 Block of East Broad Street that occurred on June 5, 2009. Virgil Cleveland, age 41 of Burlington New Jersey has been arrested and charged with Burglary, Theft, Criminal Mischief and Possession of Stolen Property for this incident. All property stolen during this crime has been recovered. As a result of this arrest Virgil Cleveland has also been charged with a Burglary to a business in Cranford, New Jersey. Captain Wayman has also stated that the police have formulated a suspect involved in the burglary of a business in the 100 block of Elm St that occurred on June 4, 2009. As this investigation continues charges are pending against the suspect.
17:02 June 11, 2009
June 11, 2009: STATE: Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Class of 1979 30th Reunion October 16 & 17, 2009; October 16, 8 - 11 p.m.; Informal get-together in the 110 Blu Lounge at the Crowne Plaza Somerset-Bridgewater, 110 Davidson Ave, Somerset, NJ OCTOBER 17, 7 - Midnight; Dinner-D.J.-Dancing, Crowne Plaza Somerset-Bridgewater For more information, contact Jenny Nachbur at jennifer.nachbur@uvm.edu or 802-238-6110
11:59 June 11, 2009
June 9, 2009: Clark - Union County’s new Oak Ridge archery range in Clark will be open starting in July. The range includes bow rests, viewing benches and a picnic area. Sign-up for an Archery ID Card is required to use the range. Sign-ups will be held at the Oak Ridge Park range during the week of June 15 to June 20, weeknights (Monday through Friday) from 6 to 8 pm, and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. The fee for one year of use will be $45 for adult Union County residents and $20 for youths and seniors. The county fee also applies to residents of Edison. The fee for out-of-county residents is $90 for adults and $40 for youths and seniors. For archery training requirements and more information, contact the Union County Department of Parks and Community Renewal, (908) 527-4900. For more information, email tcasey@ucnj.org
16:21 June 9, 2009
June 9, 2009: Fanwood - The Fanwood Rescue Squad is holding a summer blood drive at 123 Watson Road on Friday, June 19th from 3 pto 8:30 pm. Support your community by giving the gift of life. One pint of blood can help save up to 3 lives. About 60 percent of Americans are eligible to donate blood, yet on average only 5 percent actually donate. For more information, call NJ Blood Services at 1-800-933-2566.
16:07 June 9, 2009
June 9, 2009: Westfield - It is time for the lettercarriers to hold their annual Walk-A-Thon to benefit Muscular Dystrophy. Last year walkers, Harry Brandt, Len Brooks, Dane Doyle, Brenda Hrutkay-(will walk for the Mountainside Branch this year) Tom Murphy and the Scafone family raised over $6,000.00 This year the five mile walk will take place on Sunday, June 14th, at Tamaques Park in Westfield. We hope we can count on your support again this year. Please make checks payable to MDA. All donations are tax deductible. Please give donations to your carrier who will support one of the walkers or mail to: NALC Branch 1492 P.O. Box 152 Westfield, NJ 07091-0152 Please have donations in by July 10, 2009 Thanking you in advance - The Lettercarriers from NALC Branch 1492
6:13 June 9, 2009
June 8, 2009: Trenton - Bramnick Dual Office Ban Bill Nixed. Assembly Republican Whip Jon Bramnick and Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini believe that the Pension and Health Benefits Review Commission (PHBRC) should rethink its decision not to consider their legislation that would ban dual office holding for current members of the Legislature. The commission, which is scheduled to meet on June 19, removed the bill from its agenda today (June 8), stating that the bill had been decertified for review by the PHBRC. “I believe that there is strong public support for ending dual office holding by sitting members of the Legislature,” said Mr. Bramnick of Westfield (LD-21). “The financial impact of elected officials occupying more than one office makes it appropriate for the commission to hear this bill. This issue needs to be vetted and the PHBRC is a suitable forum to do so.” The commission had initially placed the Bramnick bill, A-2456, and its Senate companion, S-769, which is sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean, on its schedule. “There has been much talk about this issue, but little action by the Legislature that would put it front and center,” stated Ms. Angelini, R-Monmouth. On April 7, 2008, the Senate tabled a motion to relieve Senator Kean’s bill and allow it to be heard, and the Assembly version has been rebuffed twice when offered as floor amendments. Mr. Bramnick and Ms. Angelini also noted that the Joint Committee on Public Employee Benefits Reform has already recommended a ban.
18:11 June 8, 2009
June 5, 2009: PARSIPPANY, Chris Christie released the following statement regarding the contract agreement by Governor Corzine and the Communication Workers of America (CWA) union: "This agreement illustrates all that is wrong with Governor Corzine's timid style of governing. First, he was bullied into a bad deal costing taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. Just as bad, he tried to pretend that this deal represents savings when all it does is pass along higher costs to taxpayers in the years to come. While Governor Rell of Connecticut got hundreds of millions in savings from her public employees, Governor Corzine has once again sold out taxpayers for his public employee union friends. As Governor, I will not be bound by this deceptive election year deal which once again hurts New Jersey taxpayers. I will impose the tough decisions Jon Corzine is unwilling to make for New Jersey." www.ChristieforNJ.com Paid for by Chris Christie for Governor, Inc Ronald Gravino, Treasurer
18:09 June 5, 2009
June 4, 2009: Mountainside - I shared a message about several June 5th events being postponed. In that message, I noted that Movies in the Park would now take place on Monday, June 22nd, at 8:00 p.m. We just learned there is another community event scheduled for that evening, which means Movies in the Park will not take place on June 22nd. If we are able to identify another date for Movies in the Park, we will communicate this to you as soon as possible. Thank you! Dr. Baubles, Mountainside School Chief School Administrator
16:40 June 4, 2009
June 4, 2009: Summit - First Annual Wine and Food Festival from July 24 – 26, 2009: chefs, food television personalities, wine and spirits makers: Where - at The Summit Grand Hotel (570 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901 Ph: 908-273-3000 www.summitgrand.com). The festival consists of 3 days of gala tastings, culinary classes, wine and cheese discussions, and cookbook signings. Guests arrive on Friday evening and can start to hob-nob with their favorite chefs as they wander through the ballroom where chefs host tables and serve delicious morsels of signature dishes. During the day on Saturday and Sunday professionals presnt their cooking. On Saturday afternoon a 5-course lunch and a 6-course dinner which will be served to 320 lucky ticket holders and the tasting room will be open to all for wine and spirit samplings. A special event for only 50 people is the rare wine dinner hosted by Robert Chadderdon. On Sunday chefs will be judged on their creations. Ticket sales benefit: Sage Eldercare, The American Red Cross, Overlook Hospital Foundation, Susan G. Komen for the cure, Bridges and the Junior League of Summit. To purchase tickets by phone call (908) 277 – 6565, or online at info@summitwineandfood.com
12:39 June 4, 2009
May 31, 2009: Clark - Arthur L. Johnson Regional High School Class of 1969 of Clark invites classmates to this milestone 40th Reunion celebration being held on Oct. 24, 2009 at Pantagis Renaissance, 250 Park Ave., Scotch Plains. Former students, teachers, staff and anyone else associated with ALJ ’69 are invited to the celebration. If you are a member of the Class of 1969 or know one, please e-mail reunion committee co-chairwomen Sandy Petrucelli at smgecko33@aol.com, Cyndi Sharp Monteiro at cjmonteiro@msn.com, or committee members Delia Collins at gyspynj@aol.com and Kris (Hamill) DeCosimo at kdecosim@optonline.net. Persons should register on the reunion pages active on Facebook (Arthur L Johnson HS Class of 1969, Clark, NJ) or on Classmates.com under the Events and Reunions tab. Shari Marge Lorenz Barat said the Web pages will keep people up to date on reunion plansand expected attendeess. There are also discussion and message forums to reconnect with old friends. Invitations with information including ticket prices and deadlines will be mailed out shortly to all alums for those without Internet access. Contact: Cyndi Monteiro or Sandra Petrucelli Phone: 617-605-9716, cjmonteiro@msn.com or Smgecko33@aol.com
12:41 May 31, 2009
May 29, 2009: Mountainside - This is Dr. Baubles, Chief School Administrator for the Mountainside School District. I am writing to share that tonight's Movies in the Park and police versus eighth grade softball game have been canceled due to inclement weather. This information has been posted on the district website and communicated via our automated telephone system as well. Should there be a rain date, that will be communicated next week.
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9:01 May 29, 2009
May 28, 2009: NEWARK MUSEUM’S JAZZ IN THE GARDEN BRIGHTENS SUMMER LUNCHTIMES ON THURSDAYS FOR 44TH YEAR One of the Nation’s Longest Running Jazz Festivals Includes Legends and Young Stars Beginning June 25 Summer Jazz BBQ Benefit Scheduled June 17, 6 p.m.–9 p.m. NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Museum's Jazz in the Garden series, one of the nation's longest running jazz festivals, debuts its 44th consecutive year with vocalist Antoinette Montague on Thursday, June 25, in the Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial Garden. The 2009 Jazz in the Garden concerts are presented on Thursdays, rain or shine, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., June 25 through July 30. Jazz legend Les McCann will get Newark in the groove for the Jazz in the Garden series at a Summer Jazz and BBQ Benefit on Wednesday, June 17 from 6 p.m. at the Museum. The soulful pianist and vocalist will present Swiss Movement Revisted, in commemoration of the historic top-selling jazz record, cut 40 years ago at the Montreux Jazz Festival with partner/saxman Eddie Harris, who died in 1996. Working with McCann for the June 17 gig, is tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson, whose latest release with his own group, Once Upon a Melody, hit the top of the jazz radio charts. Also on the bill is The Khalil Kwame Bell Duo featuring an utterly original singer-songwriter duo – percussionist Kahlil Kwame Bell and vocalist Mark Silent Bear. Ticket information for the June 17 event may be obtained by calling 973.596.6559.
13:01 May 28, 2009
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