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‘Vicalicious’ Sweet 16 is a Party with a Purpose

‘Vicalicious’ Sweet 16 is a Party with a Purpose “Victoria Marino, Ho Ho Kus Teen raises money for Julia’s Butter?y Foundation” Sixteen year old Victoria Marino of Ho Ho Kus is de?nitely sweet, sharing her Sweet 16 Celebration with Julia’s Butter?y Foundation. Victoria’s Masquerade Ball extravaganza, affectionately nick-named “Vicalicious”, was […]


Patriots, Redcoats & Spies

Patriots, Redcoats & Spies. By Robert J. Skead with Robert A. Skead. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zonderkidz, 2015. As reviewed by Ted Odenwald Focusing on the dangerous and exciting adventures of 14-year-old twin brothers, Ambrose and John Clark, Patriots, Redcoats & Spies offers young readers insights into the world of Revolutionary […]


Starting a discussion on Mental Illness

At the Mayor and Council Meeting 3/25/2015, George Gorman voiced his concerns about the ability to bring awareness to the residents of Oakland (especially teenagers) resources available for people who suffer from mental illness – whether it be depression, anxiety, disorders, etc. that effect 1-4 people – and this has […]


Dogwood Daisy’s make the world a better place

The Dogwood Kindergarten Daisy Troop have completed a project to make the world a better place. For this project they will be spreading smiles to people who need them through an organization called ColorASmile.org. “Color A Smile is a nonprofit organization that distributes cheerful drawings to Senior Citizens, Our Troops […]