
On March 22, 2011, working in conjunction with officials from Indian Hills High School , Det./ Sgt. Robert DeBoer , confiscated a controlled dangerous substance and drug paraphernalia from a 14 year old student who appeared to be under the influence. A small Ziploc baggie containing suspected marijuana and a pipe, commonly used to inhale [...]
March 30, 2011 | Posted in
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On March 17, 2011 as a result of a short pursuit on Bauer Drive of an all-terrain vehicle that nearly struck the officer’s patrol car, Ptl. Gary Gusterson charged a 22 year old Franklin Lakes resident with eluding an officer and several motor vehicle violations. The pursuit, which occurred on March 16, 2011, ended when [...]
March 24, 2011 | Posted in
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Chili’s Proudly Supports
West Bergen Mental Healthcare – Asperger’s Auxiliary!
Please bring in the attached flyer on Thursday, March 24th, and 10% of sales will go to West Bergen’s Asperger’s Auxiliary!
Only at:
Chili’s Ramsey
900 State Rt. 17 N
Ramsey, NJ 07446
201-327-2226
March 22, 2011 | Posted in
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LEARNING DISABILITIES EXPERT SHEDS NEW LIGHT ON HOW STUDENTS LEARN FOR BARNTABLE ACADEMY FACULTY
Dr. Paul Yellin Describes “New Pathways to Success” For Teachers of Pupils Who Learn Differently
OAKLAND, N.J., March 21, 2011 - Dr. Paul Yellin, founder and director of The Yellin Center for Mind, Brain, and Education in Manhattan, addressed the faculty of [...]
March 21, 2011 | Posted in
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By Marci Sorce
So, remember that salad I was talking about in my previous post?
Here it is…………………….
Now, it’s really not that earth shattering and it probably won’t cause you to run right out and get the ingredients but, holy yumness was it good. So - I thought I would share.
First off, as with any salad, you [...]
March 21, 2011 | Posted in
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Jason Nazzaro Sings Sinatra at
Valley Hospital Auxiliary’s Casino Night
The Franklin Lakes Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER on April 9, 2011 at the North Jersey Country Club located at 504 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne NJ and Jason Nazzaro (pictured at right), a Franklin Lakes resident, will be singing Frank Sinatra [...]
March 20, 2011 | Posted in
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The problems associated with NJ’s municipalities replicating services can be compared to the concept of redundancy in the private sector.
Corporate elimination of redundancy, initiated in the 1980s, is now generally accepted as the preferred method for turning around declining organizations, cutting costs, and improving performance.
Courage to ConnectNJ, a non-profit organization seeking to reduce the replication [...]
March 19, 2011 | Posted in
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The passing of Jean Dinning, one of the famed Dinning Sisters from the mid 1900’s who guested with stars such as Buddy Clark, Perry Como and Kate Smith, in addition to their own shows, gives an opportunity to reflect back on a musical family that spans generations and genres.
The sisters were three of nine siblings [...]
March 16, 2011 | Posted in
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On March 9, 2011 Ptl. Broek was dispatched to Skyline Drive to assist the Ringwood Police Dept. in locating a hit and run motor vehicle out of their jurisdiction. As the officer was traveling north on Skyline Drive , he observed a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction that matched the description of the [...]
March 15, 2011 | Posted in
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This St. Patrick’s Day, it is appropriate to think of Japan also, and to honor both the day and the moment.
There exists in both cultures, Irish and Japanese, a deep attachment to ancestral roots that go beyond nation, beyond religion, back to the forces of Nature. Like the Japanese flag that incorporates the symbolic power [...]
March 15, 2011 | Posted in
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The Youth Group at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 787 Franklin Lakes Rd., Franklin Lakes, is presenting the “Living Stations of the Cross” on Sunday, April 17 at 8:00 pm. The teen performers, singers and musicians are from various area schools such as Indian Hills, Ramapo, Bergen Catholic, IHA, Don Bosco, Wayne Valley & DePaul Catholic. [...]
March 14, 2011 | Posted in
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Indian Hills High School Class of 2013 Comedy Night
The Class of 2013 will be hosting a Comedy Night in the Indian Hills High School Cafeteria on March 24, 2011 from 7-9pm.
High school students can pre-order tickets for $10 each or pay $15 each at the door (Student ID required). All other attendees can pre-order tickets [...]
March 14, 2011 | Posted in
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Tortellini En Brodo
By Marci Sorce
My poor husband.
Aside from a big salad last Monday night (more about that to come) this is the only meal I have made for him in a week.
3 out of 4 of us got bit by the stomach bug. It was awful. Isabella had the worst of it and we spent [...]
March 13, 2011 | Posted in
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Mahwah Warehousing & Moving has been meeting the relocation and transportation needs of our customers for over 30 years, and through those years of service, we have gained the experience necessary to earn your trust. With our commitment to quality and our high level of integrity you can be assured that every detail will be [...]
March 12, 2011 | Posted in
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Barnstable Academy, located at 8 Wright Way in Oakland, New Jersey, will host a blood drive on Thursday, March 31, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The bloodmobile from the Blood Center of New Jersey (BCNJ) will be on the premises of the private school to accept blood donations and provide complimentary cholesterol screening [...]
March 10, 2011 | Posted in
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An invitation to all Oakland Girl Scouts and their families to attend a fun night of skating with friends…
March 10, 2011 | Posted in
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The Mothers’ Club of Oakland is proud to be selling sweats, t-shirts and other items for the Spring 2011 Rec season. Get all you need for the upcoming Softball and Baseball season!
Click here for order form
March 10, 2011 | Posted in
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On March 2, 2011 Ptl. Noury and Ptl. Kern were dispatched to the Oakland Motor Vehicle Commission after receiving a report that there was an individual attempting to secure a New Jersey driver’s license by presenting a fraudulent insurance card as a means of identification. The officers responded and approached the 54 year old Paterson [...]
March 9, 2011 | Posted in
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ADHD EXPERT WILL SPEAK AT BARNSTABLE ACADEMY ON LEARNING DISORDERS AND TEACHING TECHNIQUES TO ACHIEVE STUDENT SUCCESS
Dr. Walt Karniski Will Address Area Professionals, Educators and Parents on Teaching Students Who Think and Learn Differently on April 5
OAKLAND, N.J., March 7, 2011 – Dr. Walt Karniski, a pediatrician specializing in child development and child advocacy, will [...]
March 7, 2011 | Posted in
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Terrie O’Connor, President of Terrie O’Connor Realtors, is pleased to announce the opening of the company’s newest location in Wyckoff, at 395 Franklin Avenue (at Wyckoff Avenue, between Aldo’s and Pane e Vino). Terrie O’Connor Realtors is a full-service real estate company with local expertise and global connections. Serving primarily [...]
March 7, 2011 | Posted in
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