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A Shiny Welcome to Westfield Students By Westfield Public Schools
9/2/2010

With the sun shining as almost 6,300 students entered the Westfield Public Schools on opening day, September 2, children and staff arrived to buildings with high gloss floors, clean desks, and trimmed lawns. Throughout the summer, custodial and maintenance crews readied 902,000 square feet of rooms, hallways and stairwells in 10 schools and 75 acres of playground areas and fiel.... Continue | More stories

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Letters to the Editor : September 2010 By Ellen Dickson
9/1/2010
Union County Board of "Chosen" Freeholders: Government We Cannot Afford

Does the idea of a board of "Chosen" Freeholders seem antiquated to you, a holdover from colonial times? Is your town better off sending money to the County so they can come back and fix your roads on their tim....
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Guest Opinion Column By Dr. Salvatore Pizzuro 8/30/2010 The State Education Department Fiasco and the Need for Rational Decision-Making Brett Schundler is not the first victim of the Christie movement that combines an aggressive attempt to control all forms of government, including the courts, coupled with an effort to deny all responsibility f.... Continue \| Prior columns

	It's Kinetic By Therese Crowley 8/2/2010 Turkey Heart What is up with the wild turkeys? Last week we talked about the New Providence turkey stopping traffic - so Saturday morning, a friend of mine who lives out by Pingry thought she was heading .... Continue \| Prior columns

	A Little Joe By Joe Narciso 7/26/2010 15 This has the potential to be an unpopular "A Little Joe" column. I know I am going to grind some gears with this one, but I can’t .... Continue \| Prior columns

	Because I Said So By Stacey Maisch 8/30/2010 Just Beachy If someone had said, "Life’s a beach," to me about ten years ago, it would have conjured up images of calm days sitting in the sun.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Biz Buzz By Peggy McHale 8/23/2010 Opening the Books Sharing the company’s finances with your organization might seem like a bad idea at first, but the benefits to your organization c.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Broadway Banter By Shayne Austin Miller 8/16/2010 Broadway Update Broadway Update is a chance for you to hear about interesting developments on The Great White Way. In this edit.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Career RX By Lisa Chenofsky Singer 9/2/2010 Overwhelmed at Work? Are you overwhelmed at work? You are probably not alone. With corporate restructuring and rightsizing, more work is left for fewer.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Cinema Update By Raymond Valinoti, Jr. 8/30/2010 Review of Eat Pray Love I must confess that I have never read Elizabeth Gilbert’s semi-autobiographical memoir Eat Pray Love. But you don’t have .... Continue \| Prior columns

	Coffin's Corner for Education By Stephen Coffin 7/1/2010 Tax Expenditure Limits (TELs) Take Their Toll on Education The major question confronting New Jersey’s educational system is most likely whether the state should implement a 2.5% cap on.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Common Ground By Rev. Paula Roper 6/3/2010 A Celebration of Three Religious Traditions The end of May marks important Holy Days for three religions. Each of these traditions has wonderful stories about their founding..... Continue \| Prior columns

	Dad in the Box Humor by John Christmann 8/31/2010 Boy Meets Grill The best product ever manufactured, aside from the ubiquitous church key, has to be the Weber grill. It has no power cord, it has .... Continue \| Prior columns

	Dear Debby By Dear Debby 8/31/2010 Dirty and Desperate Dear Debby, My housekeeper does a really bad job. I’ve tried showing her nicely where the dust is.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Fit is the New Thin By Dr. Donald DeFabio 8/19/2010 Six Pack Abs Six pack abs are the envy of many and construed as synonymous with a strong core. Let’s review how you can get .... Continue \| Prior columns

	Framed By Michael Tcheyan 6/12/2010 Summit Public Arts Cocktail Party This Week; Three Public Artists Currently on Exhibit This Thursday June 17th beginning at 6:30 p.m., the Summit Public Art Committee is holding an informationa.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Jersey Junction: Where Policy and Politics Meet By Richard A. Lee 8/31/2010 New Jersey’s $400 Million Gaffe Provides A Lesson for Lawmakers When a clerical error seemingly costs a state $400 million in federal education funding, there are plenty of lessons to be learned.... Continue \| Prior columns

	On The Road By Jennifer Jean Miller 8/27/2010 Great New Jersey Staycation Destinations – Gateway National Park at Sandy Hook It’s hard to believe the summer is coming to a close and Labor Day is right around the corner, with a return to.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Pigskins, Pucks, and Picks By Kevin Baumer 9/2/2010 The Giants Will Look Very Similar on Offense This Year The Giants will look very similar on offense to last year, but they’re not without questions. The Giants must be able to run the b.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Real Estate Today By Mary Ann Walsh and Barbara Mulcahy 7/3/2010 10 Time-Saving Tips to Take the Stress Out of Moving When it comes to moving, a little preparation goes a long way. Our experience as your local, real estate experts tells us that ton.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Senior Sense By Lisa Bayer 6/29/2010 What Do "Nana" and Michael Jackson Have In Common? It may seem silly to think that the King of Pop and your grandmother have anything in common, but they actually might. Recently, w.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Simply Spotlight By Alexander Wallick 8/7/2010 Touring the Provinces Exciting summer theatre continues throughout our area and up and down the east coast. Years ago, when New York theatres were dark .... Continue \| Prior columns

	Stern Eats By Arthur J. Stern 6/17/2010 Dine with a Few Good Men, the NYC Elite and Raise Money for our Heroes On Wednesday, June 30, 2010, the New York City Marine Corp Council (www.nycmcc..... Continue \| Prior columns

	Student Views: Exposing the Issues of Adolescence By Melissa Pagano 6/28/2010 BP Oil Spill Engulfs the Gulf As BP "remodels" our already massacred world, they are less than forthcoming about the health consequences of the massive oil.... Continue \| Prior columns

	The Balancing Act By Diane Lang 4/19/2010 Moms Reentering the Workforce: Making the Right Choice As a therapist and life coach, I’ve seen firsthand how hard women are on themselves. Mothers are constantly asking themselves impo.... Continue \| Prior columns

	The Mommy's Review By Lauryn Shapiro 8/16/2010 Create Your Child’s Dream Room with Mo’s Murals! The Perks: Mo’s Murals is a new business run by a professional, enthusiastic, an.... Continue \| Prior columns

	The Shapiro Report By Michael M. Shapiro 6/2/2010 Let’s Slash Municipal Costs Why are municipalities and government bodies continuing to spend a fortune in legal advertisements in hard copy newspapers? The St.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Winespeak By Ivan Ruiz 7/21/2010 "I" is for Italy’s "Summer Whites" Italy is among the world’s oldest wine producing nations. It can also claim what is unquestionably the most diverse array of wine .... Continue \| Prior columns


	New Westfield Teachers Welcomed and Ready By Westfield Public Schools 9/1/2010 A total of 25 new teachers and support staff as well as four new administrators were welcomed to the Westfield Public Schools at a luncheon on August 30 during participation in the New Teacher Institute, the orientation and training program for educators new to.... Continue \| More stories



Temple Emanu-El of Westfield Welcomes Families to High Holyday Services By Temple Emanu-El of Westfield 8/30/2010 Families with young children are welcome to worship at Temple Emanu-El of Westfield for the High Holydays. A special Family Service geared towards families with infants through children 8 years of age will be held on Thursday, September 9, at 3:00 p.m. and on Saturday, September 18, at 1:45 p.m. These service.... Continue \| More stories



Fall Clean-Up & Planting at Mindowaskin Park, September 18th By The Friends of Mindowaskin 8/29/2010 A fall clean-up & planting has been scheduled for Mindowaskin Park on Saturday, September 18, 2010, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Volunteers & organizations are encouraged to participate and bring gloves, rakes, and tools to trim shrubs and for planting. All volunteers should meet at Th.... Continue \| More stories



Westfield Historical Society Speaker Luncheon Program Returns September 1st By Westfield Historical Society 8/28/2010 "My Recollections of Westfield" will be the topic of engaging speaker Frank H. Betz at the First Wednesday Luncheon of the Westfield Historical Society at noon, Wednesday, September 1, at the Echo Lake Country Club, 515 Springfield Avenue, Westfield. Betz, wh.... Continue \| More stories



James T. Seery Joins LeClairRyan By LeClairRyan 8/27/2010 James T. Seery has joined the law firm of LeClairRyan as a shareholder in the firm’s Corporate Services Practice Area Team. Prior to joining LeClairRyan, Seery was at partner at DLA Piper. He will be resident in the firm’s Newark, N.J. and New York, N.Y. offices. Continue \| More stories



	Continuo Arts Foundation of Westfield Receives a 2010 Union County HEART Grant By County of Union 8/27/2010 Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel Sullivan (R) and Freeholders Alexander Mirabella (L) and Bette Jane Kowalski (2nd L) congratulate members of the Continuo Arts Foundation of Westfield on receiving a 2010 Union County HEART Grant (History, Education, Arts.... Continue \| More stories



	Alan’s Orchard Opens Today in Westfield By Millicent K. Brody 8/27/2010 WESTFIELD, NJ - Alan’s Orchard at 102 Quimby Street, Westfield, opens to the public today, Friday, August 27, 2010. Shoppers to this new fresh and healthy market will be treated to grass-fed, organic milk in glass bottles, artis.... Continue \| More stories



	Democratic Challenger Ed Potosnak Labels U.S. Congressman Leonard Lance a "Career Politician"; Congressman Lance Defends his "Public Service" By Lenny Bussanich 8/27/2010 SUMMIT, NJ - With the mid-term elections fast approaching on November 2nd, the 7th Congressional District, which comprises parts of Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset, and Union counties, is quickly heating up as Democratic challenger, Ed Potosnak, squares off agai.... Continue \| More stories



Westfield Rotary September Programs By Westfield Rotary 8/26/2010 September 7 - WHAT’S SO GOOD ABOUT GRIEF Good Grief, Inc. located in Summit, is a year-round grief support and resource center for children, teens, young adults and their parents who are coping with loss due to death. Mary Robinson, President and Founder of .... Continue \| More stories



	The Jewish Award for Brownie Girl Scouts: Lehavah Award for Girl Scouts in Grades 2 - 3 By Temple Emanu-El 8/26/2010 At a special Shabbat Hallelu service, 16 Brownie Girl Scouts earned the Scout’s Patch and Pin Lehavah Award for scouts in grades 2 and 3 after working with Rabbi Erin Glazer for three learning sessions at Temple Emanu-El in Westfield, NJ. Lehavah means flame an.... Continue \| More stories



Westfield Public Schools Open September 2 By Westfield Public Schools 8/25/2010 The Westfield Public Schools will open for all students on Thursday, September 2. Schools will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 5. All schools will be closed Thursday and Friday, September 9 and 10 in observance of Rosh Hashanah. .... Continue \| More stories



	Surging Enrollment Combined With Budget Cuts Result in Increased Class Size in Westfield Public Schools By Carolyn Freundlich 8/25/2010 WESTFIELD, NJ - Classroom size has increased throughout the Westfield Public Schools for the 2010-2011 school year as enrollment increased to roughly 6,300 students while the number of teachers has decreased. "Our enrollment is larger th.... Continue \| More stories



Civil War History, Speaker Program in Westfield, September 9th By The Genealogical Society of Westfield 8/23/2010 The Genealogical Society of the Westfield will host the pubic on Thursday, September 9, at 1:00 at the Westfield Library as Steven D. Glazer from the New Jersey Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee discusses the history of the Civil War at the local level, including how to research it. Among others, he will d.... Continue \| More stories



Westfield Area Y Offers Outdoor Boot Camp By Westfield Area Y 8/21/2010 The Westfield Area Y is pleased to announce it will offer Outdoor Boot Camp classes this fall. These classes will be held on Mondays and Fridays from 5:45 am to 6:45 am beginning Friday, September 10th through October 29th and will take place outdoors behind Roosevelt Middle School in Westf.... Continue \| More stories



Prospective and New Member Erev Shabbat Meet & Greet, September 3rd By Temple Emanu-El 8/21/2010 Temple Emanu-El, Westfield, welcomes prospective and new members to learn about all that the Temple has to offer on Friday, September 3, at our Prospective and New Member Erev Shabbat Meet and Greet Event. At 7:00 p.m. new and prospective members will meet our synagogue family.... Continue \| More stories



The JCC’s Barracudas Swim Team Hosts "Meet the Coaches" Night, September 19th By JCC of Central New Jersey 8/20/2010 The JCC of Central New Jersey has three competitive swim programs: the Barracudas Swim Team (ages 6 - 18) is the most competitive team; the Mini-Barracudas (ages 5 - 8) is the introduction-to-swim team program, and the IntraCudas (ages 8 - 18) is the intramural program. The Barracudas are b.... Continue \| More stories



	Westfield Area Y Discovery Day Campers Enjoy Their Last Moments Together at Field Day By Westfield Area Y 8/20/2010 The kids in the Y’s Discovery Day Camp enjoy a sunny, fun field day and stop to join together for a group photo one last time before saying goodbye to camp for the summer. Their camp experience was a bonding one and new friendships were certainly made! Continue \| More stories



The Westfield Area Y Offers Special Workshops for Adults By Westfield Area Y 8/19/2010 The Westfield Area Y has expanded programs for active older adults this fall that will include special workshops for adults offered at the Main Y facility, 220 Clark Street in Westfield, unless otherwise indicated. Mark your calendars! September’s workshops are as follows: Continue \| More stories



	Union County 4-H Clubs Welcome New Members By County of Union 8/18/2010 Does your child enjoy pets, cooking, theater, gardening or sewing? All these opportunities and more are available to them when they join a 4-H Club. Union County 4-H Clubs work with small groups of boys and girls in 1st grade through high school, to help them e.... Continue \| More stories



Weichert, Realtors Westfield Office Recognized with Company and Regional Awards By Weichert, Realtors 8/17/2010 Joe McDonald, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors announced the Westfield office sales team was recognized for outstanding performance in July. The Westfield sales team, managed by Harvey Tekel, led both the company and region for r.... Continue \| More stories



Tour of Six Gracious Westfield Homes to Feature Recently Redesigned Kitchens and Local Culinary Talent; Hearth and Home Kitchen Tour Back for Second Year After Overwhelming Success By Holy Trinity Interparochial School 8/15/2010 Westfield is well known for its many beautiful homes, both old and new, in a myriad of styles. The Hearth and Home Kitchen Tour will give the public a chance to see them from the inside. The self-guided tour, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, from 10 a.m.... Continue \| More stories



	Congressman Lance Addresses Small Business Concerns at Robert Treat Delicatessen in Westfield By Carolyn Freundlich 8/13/2010 WESTFIELD, NJ - "Moving America forward in a way that’s friendly to small businesses," New Jersey Congressman Leonard Lance (R-7) said,"--that’s what will create jobs." With the unemployment rate at 9.8% (9.6% here in New Jersey) the Congr.... Continue \| More stories



Echo Lake Church of Christ in Westfield to Host Vacation Bible School on August 28th By Echo Lake Church of Christ 8/12/2010 Echo Lake Church of Christ in Westfield is hosting a Vacation Bible School on Saturday, August 28th from 9 til 4. For kids from pre-K through age 11. It is free of charge. Call or email to pre-register: 908-233-4946 or Continue \| More stories



	Congressman Lance Discusses Spending, Afghanistan and Healthcare with Summit Area Residents By Christy Potter Kass 8/12/2010 SUMMIT, NJ – U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th Dist.) says he is extremely concerned about the nation’s jobless rate, supports the president’s reasons for keeping U.S. troops in Afghanistan, and thinks New Jersey is taxed enough. .... Continue \| More stories



	The Pawn Shop Jewelry and Loans: Offers Immediate Cash For All Loans on Jewelry, Check Cashing, and Buys Gold By Michael M. Shapiro 8/11/2010 UNION, NJ - The Pawn Shop, located at 2460 Route 22 East in Union, New Jersey, offers customers immediate cash for all loans on jewelry, check cashing, and the ability to both buy and sell jewelry, diamonds, watches, and gold. "We offer lots of loans on jewelry.... Continue \| More stories

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