Hundreds turned out for Oakland’s annual Easter egg hunt, toting baskets, buckets and bags, children lined up along the perimeter of three age designated areas waiting for the go-ahead to swarm the field. Bob Fabrizio, head of the Public Events Committee, set one “hare-triggered” group on to their section early […]
The Easter Egg By: Jan Brett Fans of Jan Brett’s other classics like “The Mitten”, will really enjoy her newest book. Her illustrations are detailed, colorful and there’s always more to see in the images. Brett mentions her fondness and fascination for rabbits which she demonstrates by using many different […]
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner and Door Prize Raffle – Boy Scout Troop 49 of Oakland is hosting a fundraising dinner on Saturday, May 8, 6-8 pm at OLPH. $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $6 kids (3-7). Salad, bread, dessert, coffee/tea included. Take out available with advance notice. For tickets/info, see any […]
Those of a particular generation may be more familiar than others with the term, “Storming the gates of heaven.” It is a term used to describe intense, incessant prayer. While some may object to the imagery of protesters outside the gates of heaven waving signs, more poetic souls understand the […]
Students like Indian Hills alumnus Mike Hadji are seeking solutions to the rising cost of tuition at Rutgers University. The university raised tuition 7.8% in 2007 and 8.5% in 2008, but managed to keep the increase in 2009 to 3% – as it was mandated by the legislature which did […]
Chris Christie’s budget has set municipalities and school districts into a frenzy, especially in Bergen County which was the hardest hit. The State uses a variety of formulas to determine how much a school district receives. The State accounts for some funds used to aid in the cost of FICA […]
