Yearly Archives: 2010


Hot Cross Buns 2

“ Hot cross buns! Hot cross Buns!,One ha penny, two ha penny, Hot cross buns. If you have no daughters, Give them to your sons ,One ha penny, two ha penny, Hot cross buns “ Easter song, Nursery rhyme, and Street Cry, c. 1798 Submitted by B. Kitchens March 29, […]


The Leadership Center

About The Leadership Center The LeadershipCenter.net (201) 934-0712 The Leadership Center, Inc. was founded in 1994 by Robert Ripston, a Human Resource executive with leadership experience at General Electric and at Ingersoll Rand. Bob believed that leadership in human resources, and in many walks of life, was the important key […]


The Value of Phoebe Prince

“Where have today’s values gone?…appreciate simple moments like the first snow fall of winter or hearing the words I love you for the very first time.” –Phoebe Prince, October 2009 The case of Phoebe Prince, the young 15 year old who committed sucide after months of bullying harassement, is raising […]


Easter Egg Hunters 1

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 […]


Spring Children’s Book Reviews

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

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 […]