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Blood Drive in Berkeley Heights, September 19th By Berkeley Heights Recreation Department
9/2/2010

American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Community Center in Berkeley Heights on September 19, 2010 from 9 am-3pm. Register online at www.redcrossblood.org, go to Make a Blood Donation Appointment (top right of page), then sponsor code 14882 and select desired appointment time and confirm appointment. Or call (908) 790-1011 to make an appointment through Stephanie Bend.... 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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Candidates : 2010 The Berkeley Heights Democratic Party Announces Their 2010 United Ticket for Township Offices: Sullivan,Weber, and Yellin campaign for office on a ticket of leadership, responsibility and action for the taxpayers and residents of Berkeley Heights
by Ray Sullivan, Linda Weber and Stephen Yellin, Candidate for Mayor/Township Council

The Berkeley Heights Democratic Committee is pleased to formally introduce their candidates for Mayor and Township Council to the voters of Berkeley Heights. Ray Sullivan will be the Democratic Party’s nominee for Mayor; Linda Web...
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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


Union County Sheriff’s Youth Academy Class Graduates; Officers from Berkeley Heights, Elizabeth and Hillside Joined County Instructors By County of Union 9/2/2010 The Union County Sheriff’s Youth Academy graduated its third class recently after two fun-filled weeks learning about law enforcement up close. More than thirty teens from across Union County took part in the Sheriff’s Youth Academy, a program designed to fam.... Continue \| More stories



	Colonial Crossroads Chapter’s Disaster Action Team Responds to 26 Disasters Last Year and Prepares for Current Hurricane Season By Colonial Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross 9/2/2010 The Colonial Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross responded to 26 disasters this past year offering temporary shelter, psychological first aid, mobile unit feeding, financial assistance and emergency personnel canteening – most recently responding to a .... Continue \| More stories



Judith G. Wharton Music Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary; Open House on September 12th By Judith G. Wharton Music Center 9/1/2010 With the start of its Fall Semester, Judith G. Wharton Music Center, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, celebrates its 25th anniversary as a leading community arts provider in New Jersey. As the largest independent community music center in New Jersey and a proud member of the National Gu.... Continue \| More stories



Support for Caregivers Available at Runnells Specialized Hospital By Runnells Specialized Hospital 8/30/2010 Attention caregivers, do you feel tired? Are you overwhelmed and stressed? Caring for a loved one can bring on those feelings. You are not alone. Become a part of the Caregiver & Alzheimer’s Family Support Group at RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital of Union County in Berkeley Heights. Get together with others.... Continue \| More stories



Health and Wellness Fall Programs at the Berkeley Heights Y By Berkeley Heights Y 8/27/2010 The Berkeley Heights Y is committed to providing community programs offering resources and guidance to help maintain and improve physical activity, health and wellness. This fall the Berkeley Heights Y offers a Cancer Recovery Wellness Program beginning on September 20. This is a special ex.... 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



	Summit Medical Group Hosts Sports and Healthy Living Festival; Appearances by Olympic Champions, Shannon Miller, Gymnast; Tim Morehouse, Fencer, October 3rd By Summit Medical Group 8/26/2010 Summit Medical Group hosts its first Live Well Sports and Health Festival, Sunday, October 3, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., on its campus at 1 Diamond Hill Road, rain or shine. This free sports and healthy living festival is open to the pu.... Continue \| More stories



Berkeley Heights Offers Quality Youth Program This Fall By Berkeley Heights Y 8/25/2010 The Berkeley Heights Y believes in nurturing the potential of every child and teen in our community. At the Y, kids have the opportunity to make friends, have fun, get active and discover who they are and what they can achieve. This fall the Berkeley Heights Y offers a variety of programs a.... Continue \| More stories



Local Mom Finds Alternative Approaches to Asthma for Her Daughter and Now Wants to Share with Others By Respira Salt Wellness Center 8/25/2010 Etya Novik, owner of Respira Salt Wellness Center in Berkeley Heights, NJ, knows firsthand the challenges of parenting a child with asthma. "I’ll never forget the days I had to physically pin my daughter down to put the nebulizer mask on her, at the same time.... Continue \| More stories



	Berkeley Heights Tax Assessor Defends Million Dollar Tax Assessment Reduction for Connell Office Park; Says Settlement with Connell Office Park Was Best Deal Township Could Obtain By Bob Faszczewski 8/25/2010 BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Berkeley Heights Tax Assessor Robert Edgar told the Township Council and members of the public at Tuesday’s council meeting that the decision to reduce the 2010 tax assessment of the Connell Office Park by about 30% was the best the township could hope .... Continue \| More stories



	LWV Citizenship Awards Presented By League of Women Voters of Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Summit 8/23/2010 Each year, the League of Women Voters of Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Summit presents Citizenship Awards to outstanding juniors in our three high schools. Congratulations are in order to this year’s honorees. Aileen Trella from Governor Liv.... Continue \| More stories



Congregation Beth Hatikvah Announces Online Registration for High Holiday Services By Congregation Beth Hatikvah 8/23/2010 With the holiest days of the Jewish calendar fast approaching – Rosh Hashanah starts at sundown on Wednesday, Sept. 8, with Yom Kippur following at sundown Friday, Sept. 17 – Congregation Beth Hatikvah announces the opening of online registration for High Holiday seating. Guests may sign in at Continue \| More stories



Berkeley Heights Department of Public Works Fall 2010 Chipping Program By Berkeley Heights Department of Public Works 8/20/2010 The Fall Chipping Program will commence the week of September 7, 2010. The town will be divided into five (5) sections and each section will have a pick-up on the First Day of the scheduled week for that area. Absolutely, no brush will be collected once a section is completed. Residents are.... Continue \| More stories



	Rock & Roll Open Mic at Wharton Music Center, August 23rd By Wharton Music Center 8/20/2010 Rock & Roll vocalists, instrumentalists, and bands are invited to participate in Wharton Music Center’s Rock & Roll Open Mic on Monday, August 23, at Wharton Music Center located at 60 Locust Avenue in Berkeley Heights. Performers are asked to sign up b.... Continue \| More stories



"Live Well. Play Well. A Celebration of Sport Through Art," Opens September 17th By Summit Medical Group 8/19/2010 Summit Medical Group hosts "Live well. Play well. A Celebration of Sport through Art," opening Friday, September 17, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with music and refreshments, in the Lawrence Lower lobby Gallery, 1 Diamond Hill Road. The reception and exhibit are open to the public. The exhibit run.... Continue \| More stories



Colonial Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross Hosts an Oktoberfest on the Lawn Saturday, October 2nd By Colonial Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross 8/18/2010 SAVE the DATE for the Colonial Crossroads Chapter’s annual fall event on Saturday, October 2nd from 5:00 - 9:00pm. This year’s Oktoberfest will offer a selection of imported and domestic beers, accompanying hors d’oeuvres with a German flair, music and a sampling of fine wines for the oenop.... Continue \| More stories



Berkeley Heights Public Library to Show "Departures" August 19, 2010 By Berkeley Heights Public Library 8/18/2010 "Departures," winner of the 2009 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, will be shown Thursday, August 19 at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Heights Public Library, 290 Plainfield Avenue. A Japanese cellist answers a classified ad entitled "Departures," thinki.... Continue \| More stories



	Runnells Specialized Hospital’s 13th Annual Courtyard Carnival By Runnells Specialized Hospital 8/18/2010 The annual Courtyard Carnival drew residents, patients and visitors to the Long Term Care Courtyard at RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital of Union County in Berkeley Heights. The popular event was organized by the facility’s Activities Therapy Department. .... Continue \| More stories



14th Annual Berkeley Heights 5K Charity Road Race & Fitness Walk Set for Sunday, September 19th By 14th Annual Berkeley Heights 5K Charity Road Race and Fitness Walk 8/17/2010 The 14th Annual Berkeley Heights 5K Charity Road Race and Fitness Walk will draw runners, walkers, children, and spectators to Memorial Field on Sunday morning, September 19th. Race Director, Dr. Patrick R Smith of Smith Chiropractic comment.... Continue \| More stories



Berkeley Heights Recreation- 2010 Fall Recreation Program- Now Online! By Berkeley Heights Recreation Department 8/17/2010 Berkeley Heights’ 2010 Fall Recreation Program is NOW available online at www.berkeleyheightstwp.com under the recreation link. Online Registration will begin August 25th at 6:00PM for residents. Fall Progra.... Continue \| More stories



Screening of "Iron Jawed Angels" Set for Thursday, August 26th, 7:30 pm By League of Women Voters of Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Summit 8/17/2010 In honor of the 90th anniversary of the women’s right to vote, Interweave Learning Center and the League of Women Voters of Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Summit are co-sponsoring a screening of "Iron Jawed Angels". This acclaimed 2004 HBO film stars H.... Continue \| More stories



A Night for Julien, October 21st By Skin Deep Salon and Spa 8/14/2010 Join Skin Deep Salon and Spa and help in the fight to conquer Pediatric Cancer. A Night for Julien. THURSDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 21st at the PRIMAVERA REGENCY 1080 Valley Road, Stirlng, New Jersey Continue \| More stories



	Summit Health and Bodyworks Makes Hitting the Gym Fun By Melissa Mandelbaum 8/13/2010 SUMMIT, NJ - "We’re all about fun here," Summit Health and Bodyworks owner Neil Wilson says. The new fitness studio, which opened in November 2008 in the Strand Mall in d.... 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



	Summer Chamber Music Workshop Inspires Students By New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra 8/12/2010 It started in a one-room schoolhouse -- actually the choir room of a church in Summit, N.J. This was the humble beginning of the New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra’s Introduction to Chamber Music Workshop in the summer of 2006. With one coach, cellist Marti.... Continue \| More stories

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