Monthly Archives: June 2010


Family Day in Oakland

Coordinated by Crystal Lakes, and incorporating members from the Newcomers & Neighbor Club, the beach party and BBQ offered a great kick-start to the summer season. Americans are working longer hours, usually too many hours, and time for relaxation or recreation continues to dwindle. As a society, we often work […]


OFD and Ladies Auxiliary Annual Scholarships

Oakland Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary Annual Scholarships By Firefighter Joe Gallup June 2, 2010 The Oakland Fire Department and the Ladies Auxiliary reward two students from Indian Hills High School Class of 2010 scholarships. The students submitted 150 word essays explaining the importance of volunteerism in their community. Chief […]


Rat Fingers Dogs? 1

It could be called a Very Brady Brood as unplanned circumstances have led to the Brown home in Oakland, NJ to be turned into a temporary hotel for dogs. Doug and Lori Brown are the owners of three dogs, and when medical issues led to their daughter and son-in-law moving […]


June Teen Book Reviews

Lips Touch : Three Times Laini Taylor, illustrated by Jim DiBartolo Lips Touch is the compilation of three separate stories, all with a similar nature. Whether it’s goblins, demons, humans, or spirits, love can lead to unexpected things. In “Goblin Fruit,” Kizzy’s heart begs to be loved and for just […]