Yearly Archives: 2011


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 […]


Easy Hot Artichoke Dip

Easy Hot Artichoke Dip By Marci Sorce I had some friends over last week and had the whole menu planned out – mushroom quiches, mustard and thyme baked brie, white & red sangria, cake pops (more on that later) etc.  Then I realized – wait a minute – there’s no […]


Email Caution!

A serious email breach has occurred which will impact millions of people. While reports indicate only emails and names have been stolen, the thieves stole them from a major email marketing company and are now aware of where you shop and your interests.