Locally, nationally, globally, the number of children being medicated is growing. The growing incidences of diabetes, asthma, and diagnosis with regard to the autism spectrum are all playing a role. Medco, with corporate offices in Franklin Lakes, NJ, issued their 2010 Drug Trend Report which raised red flags with over 25% of insured children in [...]
Children’s Book Reviews by Andrea Dochney of The Oakland Public Library
Woolbur
By: Leslie Helakoski
Is your child not one to follow the flock? Woolbur, an adorable tale about a free spirit sheep, touts the value of individuality. Follow Woolbur through traditional sheep activities and jobs as he makes his own statement. Although Maa and Paa pull on [...]
On the path to enlightenment, I might wind up in Woodstock, NY. The town which lent its name to the famous rock music festival, “An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music” in 1969 is home to old hippies, and surprisingly, an increasing number of Buddhists.
My idea was to poll people in town about the upcoming council elections, and then share the results with everyone. While some said it would be very hard and a bit boring, I thought why not? The people in town will see it, the candidates will see it, and it can only make the race more interesting and more beneficial to everyone.
GOOD NEWS! Nelson has been found and returned to his owners unharmed!
LOST PUGGLE LAST SPOTTED YESTERDAY BY THE OLD TOWN POOL ACROSS FROM THE OAKLAND DINER- NAME IS NELSON 30LBS. BEIGE COLORING NEUTERED WEARING 2 BLUE COLLARS PLEASE CALL 201-615-1498 IF SEEN OR FOUND, WE MISS HIM DEARLY.
Christina Decarlo
By Veronica MacDonald Ditko
An Accidental Anthropologist
Okay, so it’s August now. Most children have had at least two months to practice a favorite summer pastime -watermelon seed spitting. Time for the real competitions to begin!
At my childhood residence, our competitions were nothing much to talk about. My brother always shot the farthest. But he spent a [...]
Michael Sheldon. Mark Twain: Man in White: The Grand
Adventure of His Final Years. New York: Random House, 2010.
As reviewed by Ted Odenwald
It’s not that there isn’t enough biographical material available on Mark Twain. Between his autobiography and his “official” biography, penned by Albert Bigelow Paine (but definitely orchestrated by Clemens/Twain), there is enough [...]
Bergen County has been promoting a discount service for Seniors, Veterans, Volunteers, and First Responders whereby companies affiliated with the program will accept the display of a Bergen County Savvers card and grant discounts and other benefits.
For Example, The Market Basket will grant a 10% discount on all goods sold at the Franklin Lakes [...]
A 64 year old Oakland man was arrested for stealing from his mother who passed away in 2008 at the age of 90 in Franklin Lakes. The unpleasant facts were laid out by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, and residents can click here to read the official press release.
Over a three year period, between 2005 [...]
Submitted by Ryan Robinson
Hiawatha Blvd has been getting work done, and today the crew hit a snag.
A dump track raised the back end hitting a power line and sent sparks flying to 185 and 187 Hiawatha. No other homes were affected except for some in the immediate area who had power turned off to [...]
Messiah Lutheran Church is Growing More than Faith
Looking around the grounds of Messiah Lutheran Church you see many types of trees that were lovingly planted over the years, some in memory of loved ones. You see the playground used by the Kradle2 Kindergarten Nursery school. But unless, you drive into the parking [...]
Paramus Veterans Home Residents Dine at VFW Post 5702
Approximately 20 residents of the Paramus Veterans home recently enjoyed a pasta and meatball dinner at Franklin Lakes VFW Post 5702. The dinner, arranged by Post 5702 Service Officer Bob Linz, is part of Post 5702’s effort to serve veterans of all ages.
Assisting post members [...]
On July 10, 2010 Officers were dispatched to a business on Ramapo Valley Road on the report of an individual threatening someone with a knife. Upon arrival, Lt. Chris Eldridge located the suspect in a vehicle in the parking lot and placed him under arrest along with the assistance of Officer Pianettini and Officer Docwra. [...]
If you’re a young band just coming out with your first album, and it gets played on the radio, you are walking on clouds. When you’re a young band and your song is preceded by Squeeze and followed by The Rolling Stones and Tom Petty, you’re walking on air. Such was the case for the [...]
The recent damage to one of Oakland’s wells seems to be the culprit of a large lime build-up in many dishwashers around town. Below are directions to help clear up the problem:
There are several products that can be purchased at the grocery store that will de-mineralize your dishwasher, CLR being one.
Look for: glasses that have [...]
Here are 2 photos by Ryan Robinson of Hiawatha after the road repair was completed:
The recent gassing of Canadian geese in Bergen County has become a hotter political issue than the economy or illegal immigration…unless you consider the geese illegal immigrants from Canada.
The authorized killing of Canadian Geese in Saddle River County Park has evoked outrage from many residents in Bergen County as being inhumane. Locally, there have even [...]
Compilation of various Oakland PD activity includes DWI crash & arrest near Manito school, and continuing investigations of thefts of local business and home.
Republican Governor Chris Christie and the Democratic state legislature reached an accord to cap property taxes in NJ, and apparently both sides are partying like it’s 1999; but, for most taxpayers in NJ there will be no party. In 1999 the average property tax in NJ was $4,239, in 2010 it was $7,281: a 70% [...]
Mary McDonagh Murphy. Scout, Atticus & Boo: A Celebration
of Fifty Years of To Kill a Mockingbird. New York:
HarperCollins, 2010.
As reviewed by Ted Odenwald
If a novel, first published 50 years ago, still sells nearly a million copies per year, a celebration to recognize its enduring appeal seems appropriate. Mary McDonagh Murphy has created a [...]
