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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Memorial Day parade for Oakland went through downtown Oakland with local residents lining the parade route ready to cheer. Spectators who banked the sides of Ramapo Valley Road were active participants in a parade that featured the best of Oakland, the volunteers from many of the civic and religious […]
When I Grow Up By: Leonid Gore A great book to share between father and sons, this book utilizes bright colors and cutouts. The book depicts a tiny drop becoming a rushing river and a small sprout becoming an immense tree till finally we see what the small boy wants […]
