Monthly Archives: April 2011


What a Beach

With Spring officially here, and hints of warmer weather in the air, visions of sugar plums dancing and stockings hung by the fire are giving way to shorts, sandals, sunglasses, and yearnings for an ocean breeze. It is also the annual time of year when talk of “beach badges” or […]


Ali Brustofski’s Got Talent! 1

Oakland’s own, Ali Brutofski has been selected to be on a new show – MSG Varsity’s Talent Show in the Female Vocalist category. Her performance can be viewed on Sunday, April 24th at 6:00pm on iO TV channel 14. After her performance viewers are able to vote for her online […]


Children’s Book Reviews – April 2011

Children’s Books reviewed by Andrea Dochney of the Oakland Pubic Library If You’re Hoppy By: April Sayre With a cover featuring some springtime staples, If You’re Hoppy encourages readers to mimic various animal movements from hopping to growling.  The illustrations are straightforward and fun as they depict animals in various […]


Ramapo Valley Baptist Church Installs Associate Pastor

Ramapo Valley Baptist Church Installs Associate Pastor On Sunday, March 27, 2011 the Ramapo Valley Baptist Church of Oakland, NJ installed Russell Stammer as their Associate Pastor at a special Installation Service. Pastor Russ has been the pastoral intern at the church for the past two years before being called […]


On the Job – April 6

On March 31, 2011 as a result of a motor vehicle crash on Seminole Avenue where a vehicle struck a utility pole, Ptl. Broek arrested a 60 year old Oakland resident and charged him with driving under the influence of alcohol.  The man was transported to a local hospital where […]


April 2011 Reviews

The Hotel Under the Sand Kage Baker Ship-wrecked and alone, Emma finds a young man – a ghost – named Winston who tells her the story of his life as a Bell Captain at the Grand Wenlocke Hotel. This was a very special hotel, erected by a very special wealthy […]