Tuesday, January 31, 2012
A gorgeous evening
The Quote of the Day
Our
country is not the only thing to which we owe our allegiance.
It is also owed to justice and to humanity.
Patriotism consists not in waving the flag,
but in striving that our country shall be righteous
as well as strong.
It is also owed to justice and to humanity.
Patriotism consists not in waving the flag,
but in striving that our country shall be righteous
as well as strong.
~James Bryce
Monday, January 30, 2012
Funeral Procession Video
The video of the crowds lining Inman Avenue on Patch.com was beautiful, did you see it? If you didn't, you can see it HERE.
It really highlighted what a beautiful turn out we had in town.
The video below, taken by Photographer Sara Schweitzer, shows the funeral procession itself. A slightly different perspective but just as touching.
Watching this video made me think about the person himself... a Hero, a Marine, a Corporal, a local citizen. But these are all somewhat abstract concepts. He was also someone's family, a friend, a son. And the fact is, there are a lot of people who will miss him.
I never had the honor of meeting Cpl. Kevin Reinhard, but my heart breaks for his family.
The video below, taken by Photographer Sara Schweitzer, shows the funeral procession itself. A slightly different perspective but just as touching.
Watching this video made me think about the person himself... a Hero, a Marine, a Corporal, a local citizen. But these are all somewhat abstract concepts. He was also someone's family, a friend, a son. And the fact is, there are a lot of people who will miss him.
I never had the honor of meeting Cpl. Kevin Reinhard, but my heart breaks for his family.
RIP Marine Corporal Reinhard:
Photos from the Procession
From all accounts, the funeral procession of Marine Corporal Reinhard was moving and tragic, yet inspiring....
Our community really came together to support the Reinhard family.
Westboro Baptist Church, who may or may not have actually protested at this funeral, did not get the attention that they desired. In fact, rather than highlight whatever twisted cause they are trying to promote, I really think that they made more people turn out -- people who didn't want to see them mar this solemn occasion, yet who might not have been there otherwise.
Rest in peace, Corporal Reinhard. The thoughts and prayers of our entire community are with you and with your family.
These photos were taken by Photographer Sara Schweitzer of Iselin.
Westboro Baptist Church, who may or may not have actually protested at this funeral, did not get the attention that they desired. In fact, rather than highlight whatever twisted cause they are trying to promote, I really think that they made more people turn out -- people who didn't want to see them mar this solemn occasion, yet who might not have been there otherwise.
Rest in peace, Corporal Reinhard. The thoughts and prayers of our entire community are with you and with your family.
These photos were taken by Photographer Sara Schweitzer of Iselin.
Are you going to the JFK High School Gift Auction?
Get your Tickets Now!
GIFT AUCTION
to benefit
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
CLASS OF 2012 PROJECT GRADUATION
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Doors open at 3:00 p.m. — Auction begins at 5:00 p.m.
Auction Held in the School Gym
$10.00 Admission
Kitchen will be open!
Kitchen will be open!
TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
Get 'em while they last... this is the biggest event of the year,
and one of the best gift auctions ever!!!
ALSO AVAILABLE.... Super 50/50's for $5/ticket!!!
Ya gotta be in it to win it!
No one under 18 admitted
For additional information or to purchase tickets,
please call Maryalice Jacko at 732-925-4670
or JFK High School at 732-602-8650.
or JFK High School at 732-602-8650.
The Quote of the Day
This nation will remain the land of the free
only so long as it is the home of the brave.
only so long as it is the home of the brave.
~Elmer Davis
Sunday, January 29, 2012
RIP USMC Cpl. Kevin Reinhard
From the Woodbridge Township web site:
By now, you've probably heard that the Westboro Baptist Church is planning on protesting the funeral. This group of people are often in the news for protesting at military funerals. The Woodbridge Patch did an informative story about them, which you can read HERE.
This is an interesting video about how another town blocked the Westboro Baptist Church protest of one of their fallen heroes:
I have nothing good to say about any group who would try to make a bereaved family feel worse than they do already. I know that one of the great things about the United States of America is the freedoms that we enjoy. The Marines - and all of our Service Men and Women - fight for our rights, including our freedom of speech. The Westboro Baptist Church is taking advantage of the rights that Cpl. Reinhard fought to preserve.
I'm certain that Woodbridge's response to that will be at LEAST as good as the town in the video.
Woodbridge Township lost a “Home Town Hero” killed in-the-line of duty in the service of his country.
USMC Cpl. Kevin Joseph Reinhard of Colonia died in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan last week.
The wake for Cpl. Reinhard is scheduled for Sat., Jan. 28 and Sun., Jan. 29 from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. at Gosselin Funeral home in Edison. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Agnes Church in Clark at 9:45 A.M. on Mon., Jan. 30 followed by burial at St. Gertrude’s Cemetery on Inman Avenue in Colonia.
Residents wishing to honor Cpl. Reinhard are invited to line both sides of Inman Avenue as he is driven to his final resting place. The funeral procession will move along Inman Ave. beginning at approximately 11:15 A.M. on Mon., Jan. 30.
Please support our Hometown Hero and his family. Join us on Monday morning at 11:15 A.M. on both sides of Inman Avenue from the intersection of Jordan and Amherst Avenue to the cemetery. Let’s show our community pride and appreciation for Cpl. Reinhard’s service to our country.
By now, you've probably heard that the Westboro Baptist Church is planning on protesting the funeral. This group of people are often in the news for protesting at military funerals. The Woodbridge Patch did an informative story about them, which you can read HERE.
This is an interesting video about how another town blocked the Westboro Baptist Church protest of one of their fallen heroes:
I have nothing good to say about any group who would try to make a bereaved family feel worse than they do already. I know that one of the great things about the United States of America is the freedoms that we enjoy. The Marines - and all of our Service Men and Women - fight for our rights, including our freedom of speech. The Westboro Baptist Church is taking advantage of the rights that Cpl. Reinhard fought to preserve.
I'm certain that Woodbridge's response to that will be at LEAST as good as the town in the video.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
The Quote of the Day
Health is the greatest possession.
Contentment is the greatest treasure.
Confidence is the greatest friend.
Non-being is the greatest joy.
-- Lao Tzu
Read more at brainyquote.com
More weather
We ended the day yesterday on a bright note, and today is quite lovely as well, isn't it?
Enjoy your weekend!
Plan now for July's Flea Market!
What are you doing in July? You could get a table at the Flea market, and get rid of some of your clutter, while benefitting a good cause!
Friday, January 27, 2012
The Quote of the Day
Treat those who are good with goodness,
and also
treat those who are not good with goodness.
Thus goodness is attained.
Be honest to those who are honest,
and be also honest to those who are
not honest.
Thus honesty is attained.
Dark and Dismal and Rainy a little longer...
It's been raining really hard this morning. When will we finally get snow? At this rate, I believe we might swing right into summer.
We should be clearing up this afternoon, though, and hopefully a nice weekend to look forward to.
Happy Friday!
Will you ZUMBA tonight?
TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT TO
Friday, January 27, 2012
7:00pm until 8:30pm
at the JFK HS Cafeteria
Come out and support the
John F Kennedy Memorial High School Color Guard
in our first annual Zumbathon fundraiser!
90 minutes of a party, Zumba style,
with awesome instuctors,
such as Alexis Roe from Station 55, Jackson, NJ,
and newly licensed/Guard Instructor, Sharon Kurack!
Cost: $7 - get there early, and
buy your tickets at the door!
buy your tickets at the door!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Final Exams at JFK start Tomorrow
Final exams for JFK High School students for the end of the first semester, starting Friday, January 27, 2012.
All 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students must take final exams. No one will be exempt from taking a final exam.
Exams count as 20% of the semester average.
Students who are absent from school during the final exam period will be permitted to take make-up examinations only if the absences are “excused” absences:
The make-up date for examinations is January 31, 2012. A student who fails to make up the examination on this date will receive an “F” for the final exam.
Good luck to all on finals!
Block 1 and 2 Exams will be given on January 27, 2012
Block 3 and 4 Exams will be given on January 30, 2012
Make-Up Exams will be given on January 31, 2012
Block 3 and 4 Exams will be given on January 30, 2012
Make-Up Exams will be given on January 31, 2012
All 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students must take final exams. No one will be exempt from taking a final exam.
Exams count as 20% of the semester average.
Students who are absent from school during the final exam period will be permitted to take make-up examinations only if the absences are “excused” absences:
One Absence: The student must submit a note from parent/guardian citing the reason for absence from school. If the absence is considered “excused” under the provisions of the attendance policy, the student will be permitted to take a make-up final examination. Failure to submit an acceptable note on the date of return, or if the absence is judged as “unexcused”, will result in a forfeiture of the right to take a make-up exam and the student will receive an “F” for each of the final exams missed because of absence.
Two Absences: To be considered “excused” for two absences during the final exam period, the student will have to submit a note from a family physician on the date of return to school citing the exact nature of the illness, which resulted in absences from school. Failing to submit a doctor’s note, the student will forfeit the right to take make-up final exams and the student will receive an “F” for each of the final exams missed.
The make-up date for examinations is January 31, 2012. A student who fails to make up the examination on this date will receive an “F” for the final exam.
Good luck to all on finals!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Memorial Services for
Marine Corporal Kevin Reinhard of Colonia
I got this information from the Colonia Corner Facebook page, which you can find HERE:
Please try to be there, if you are able.
The Quote of the Day
Manifest plainness
embrace simplicity
reduce selfishness
have few desires
--Lao Tzu
Read more at Brainy Quote.com
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Firefighter's Wake Service for Firefighter Bruce Turcotte
Firefighter Wake Services in honor and memory of Firefighter Bruce Turcotte will be conducted by the Woodbridge Township Fire Officers Association at 7:30 PM this evening at Mitruska Funeral Home, 531 New Brunswick Avenue, Fords. Mass and internment January 25th, approximately 10:30 AM. Procession proceeding from the Funeral home to Our Lady of Peach Church, 26 Maple Avenue, Fords.
Rest In Peace, Firefighter Turcotte.
Monday, January 23, 2012
New Business coming to Iselin
Vitech Systems Group Opens New Jersey Office Location
NEW YORK – January 23, 2012 – Vitech Systems Group, a leading provider of insurance, investment and benefit administration software, announced today that is has signed a multi-year lease for nearly 20,000 square feet of office space in Iselin, New Jersey. The new facility is being constructed to Vitech’s specifications and the firm expects to take occupancy in April of this year.
“We are so excited to be breaking ground on this new facility in New Jersey,” said Frank Vitiello, Vitech’s CEO, “This new office will give us the space and technical infrastructure we need to continue adding staff and data center capacity in support of our ongoing growth.”
Vitech’s new facility provides space for 100 employees, a state of the art data center and includes an on-site cafeteria and fitness center. The new office will support the firm’s growing workforce and expanding technical operations while allowing Vitech to more effectively access the vibrant local talent pool.
About Vitech Systems Group, Inc.
Vitech Systems Group, Inc. is a leading provider of insurance, benefits and financial administration software to commercial, public and third party administrators. Vitech is headquartered in New York City and provides its clients with proprietary enterprise software, related implementation services, subject matter expertise and business processing support. For more information, please visit www.vitechinc.com.
NEW YORK – January 23, 2012 – Vitech Systems Group, a leading provider of insurance, investment and benefit administration software, announced today that is has signed a multi-year lease for nearly 20,000 square feet of office space in Iselin, New Jersey. The new facility is being constructed to Vitech’s specifications and the firm expects to take occupancy in April of this year.
“We are so excited to be breaking ground on this new facility in New Jersey,” said Frank Vitiello, Vitech’s CEO, “This new office will give us the space and technical infrastructure we need to continue adding staff and data center capacity in support of our ongoing growth.”
Vitech’s new facility provides space for 100 employees, a state of the art data center and includes an on-site cafeteria and fitness center. The new office will support the firm’s growing workforce and expanding technical operations while allowing Vitech to more effectively access the vibrant local talent pool.
About Vitech Systems Group, Inc.
Vitech Systems Group, Inc. is a leading provider of insurance, benefits and financial administration software to commercial, public and third party administrators. Vitech is headquartered in New York City and provides its clients with proprietary enterprise software, related implementation services, subject matter expertise and business processing support. For more information, please visit www.vitechinc.com.
The Quote of the Day
Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be
free.
Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing.
This is the
ultimate.
Happy Chinese New Year-
The Year of the Dragon!
This video was really informative.
How will you be
celebrating
the Chinese
New Year?
I found a great website HERE, at Chinese Fortune Calendar.com. It had a lot of interesting info on Chinese Astrology, and it said this:
"Chinese New Year Day is the first day of the first lunar month of Chinese calendar year. The Chinese new year day is always between January 20 to February 20 of the Gregorian calendar each year.
The preparation to celebrate the Chinese New Year festival begins around 8th day of 12th lunar month. The last day of the Chinese New Year festival is on the 15th day of first lunar month. That means it required about three weeks to prepare the festival and 15 days to celebrate it.
Traditionally, a Chinese man works outside for living and his wife takes care everything inside home. A month is not long enough for a housewife to clean entire house, put new interior and exterior decoration, prepare new clothes and gifts for all family members, and food for many events. You can image that Chinese New Year festival combines Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year Day together."
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
glitter-graphics.com
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Funeral Arrangements for ex-Fire Chief Turcotte of Hopelawn
The Colonia Corner has reported the following information, which you can find on their facebook page, HERE...
The Quote of the Day
Winter is the time for comfort,
for good food and warmth,
for the touch of a friendly hand
and for a talk beside the fire:
it is the time for home.
~Edith Sitwell
From Quotegarden.com
JFK Report Cards - the Honeywell Alert
This is the Honeywell Instant Alert message I received from JFK High School yesterday:
"First semester report cards will only be available through the Genesis Parent Access Portal. They will not be mailed home. If you have not registered for Parent Access, please visit the school's website or contact the Guidance Department at 732-602-8669."
Wow! I didn't expect that! However, if you haven't been on the Parent Access Portal before, I guess you will be now, huh? Really, it's a smart idea on the schools part. I am sure that they have been told by the "powers that be" in the State of NJ that they must find more ways of cutting back, but legally, they are required to follow certain practices - which are expensive - and they can't cut any of THOSE. They can't cut back on safety, and they can't cut back on the education itself, so they are left with finding other ways of eliminating expense. What's left?
So, if you are a parent of a JFK High School Student, and you haven't signed up for the Genesis Parent Access already, you need to go to the JFK website HERE, and scroll down the page until you find this:
"First semester report cards will only be available through the Genesis Parent Access Portal. They will not be mailed home. If you have not registered for Parent Access, please visit the school's website or contact the Guidance Department at 732-602-8669."
Wow! I didn't expect that! However, if you haven't been on the Parent Access Portal before, I guess you will be now, huh? Really, it's a smart idea on the schools part. I am sure that they have been told by the "powers that be" in the State of NJ that they must find more ways of cutting back, but legally, they are required to follow certain practices - which are expensive - and they can't cut any of THOSE. They can't cut back on safety, and they can't cut back on the education itself, so they are left with finding other ways of eliminating expense. What's left?
So, if you are a parent of a JFK High School Student, and you haven't signed up for the Genesis Parent Access already, you need to go to the JFK website HERE, and scroll down the page until you find this:
Please click on the link below for the survey/questionnaire that parents need to fill out to register for the Parent Access. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WTSD-ParentAccessRegistrationYou'll fill out the survey and you'll get instructions for how to log in. It might take a few days to get your password and stuff, but then, once you have it, you can check your child's grades obsessively twice a day if you feel like it. Yeah, your kid should love that.
SNOW!
Winter Weather Advisory for Middlesex, NJ
until 2:00 PM EST, Sat., Jan 21, 2012
Issued by The National Weather Service
Philadelphia, PA
Sat, Jan 21, 2012, 6:57 AM EST
... WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* HAZARD TYPES... SNOW... SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN.
* ACCUMULATIONS... SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 5 INCHES... ALONG WITH UP TO A TENTH OF AN INCH OF ICE.
* TIMING... SNOW WILL FALL MODERATE AT TIMES THROUGH ABOUT 9 AM BEFORE MIXING WITH SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN. PRECIPITATION WILL BE TAPERING OFF DURING MIDDAY OR EARLY THIS AFTERNOON BUT TEMPERATURES MAY NOT RISE ABOVE FREEZING. A HARD FREEZE WILL FOLLOW TONIGHT.
* AS OF 630 AM... MANY REPORTS OF 2 TO 3 INCHES IN THIS AREA ALREADY.
* IMPACTS... WIDESPREAD SLIPPERY DRIVING AND WALKING... ESPECIALLY ON UNTREATED ROADWAYS AND SIDEWALKS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW... SLEET... OR FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES... AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.
... But you knew that already, didn't you?
* HAZARD TYPES... SNOW... SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN.
* ACCUMULATIONS... SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 5 INCHES... ALONG WITH UP TO A TENTH OF AN INCH OF ICE.
* TIMING... SNOW WILL FALL MODERATE AT TIMES THROUGH ABOUT 9 AM BEFORE MIXING WITH SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN. PRECIPITATION WILL BE TAPERING OFF DURING MIDDAY OR EARLY THIS AFTERNOON BUT TEMPERATURES MAY NOT RISE ABOVE FREEZING. A HARD FREEZE WILL FOLLOW TONIGHT.
* AS OF 630 AM... MANY REPORTS OF 2 TO 3 INCHES IN THIS AREA ALREADY.
* IMPACTS... WIDESPREAD SLIPPERY DRIVING AND WALKING... ESPECIALLY ON UNTREATED ROADWAYS AND SIDEWALKS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW... SLEET... OR FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES... AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.
... But you knew that already, didn't you?
Friday, January 20, 2012
Here's to the Public Servants.
It's Friday Night, and time for a toast.
Let's remember all of the public servants tonight.
The guys and girls who serve our country, and protect us,
often putting their own safety in jeopardy.
A toast to all the Servicemen and Women
in the Armed Forces, Army, Navy, Airforce, Marine, and Coast Guard.
A toast to the Firemen and Women... Police... EMT's...
and other Emergency Services people, serving at home.
And a toast, as well, to the many men and women doing their part
to keep the USA safe and thriving....
teachers... road crews... plow drivers... garbage men...
the middle class that built our country in the first place.
A toast, and a thank you for everything you do.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Menlo Park Terrace Fire -
Video Clip from News 12 NJ
RIP to the two victims, Fire Fighter Bruce Turcotte and the resident of the house.
Love Music!
I know Riffy's isn't in Iselin, but close enough! I was pretty interested when I saw this.
The Quote of the Day
Winter
is the season in which people try to keep the house as warm as it was
in the summer, when they complained about the heat.
~Author Unknown
From Quotegarden.com
~Author Unknown
From Quotegarden.com
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
The Quote of the Day
If you want to make an easy job seem mighty hard,
just keep putting off doing it.
~Olin Miller
From Quotegarden.com
STOP the SOPA/PROTECT IP BILL
If the Protect IP bill passes, it will fundamentally change the internet. Please watch this video, and if you are against this bill, contact your Congressman - the easiest way to do it is to go HERE...
And keep in mind that most congressmen who are voting on this bill have no understanding of the internet because they admit that they don't use it. So PLEASE... contact your Congressmen and let them know that YOU OPPOSE this bill.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
The Quote of the Day
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
We
have learned
to fly the air like birds
and swim the sea like fish,
but
we have not learned
the simple art
of living together
as brothers.
Our
abundance
has brought us
neither peace of mind
nor serenity of spirit.
~Martin Luther King, Jr., Strength to Love, 1963
From Quotegarden.com
Sunday, January 15, 2012
The Quote of the Day
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness;
only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate;
only love can do that."
-- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
The Quote of the Day
If you want to make your dreams come true,
the first thing you have to do is wake up.
~J.M. Power
Friday, January 13, 2012
What are you doing tomorrow night?
You KNOW how much I love Asbury Park, right? And now, this new club is opening, and I can tell you that it is going to be the BEST PLACE EVER... promise! And I heard Nicole Atkins last spring, and she is really good. So... what are you doing tomorrow night? Because I highly recommend that you see this show. :)
And here, for a taste of Nicole Atkins' music, is our Friday Night Music video selection. ENJOY!
The Quote of the Day
Don't
say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of
hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo,
Mother Teresea, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert
Einstein.
~Life's Little Instruction Book, compiled by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
From Quotegarden.com
~Life's Little Instruction Book, compiled by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
From Quotegarden.com
Happy Friday the 13th
Do you suffer from friggatrishtkaidekaphobia? Is it painful?
Because today is Friday the 13th, and according to the Wikipedia article, "An estimated 17 to 21 million people in the United States suffer from fear of this day. Some people are so paralyzed by fear that they avoid their normal routines in doing business, taking flights or even getting out of bed." On the other hand, not everyone is afraid of Friday the 13th; some cultures are more afraid of Tuesday the 13th.
Oh yeah, that's it! I'm afraid of Friday the 13th, and that's why I can't go to work today; I guess I'll just have to stay in bed all day! Why does it seem that my boss won't be too understanding of that excuse?
Friday the 13th happens too frequently to avoid it. The wikipedia article said that Friday the 13th occurs between one and three times ever year, and this is one of the lucky years with three. The next Friday the 13th occurs in April, and then again in July.
So, if you are afraid of Friday the 13th, here are some other superstitions you might want to consider:
You can break a bad luck spell by turning seven times in a clockwise circle
Garlic protects from evil spirits and vampires
Entering a frog into the house brings good luck
Crossing your fingers helps to avoid bad luck and helps a wish come true
Clothes worn inside out will bring good luck
Sleeping on un-ironed sheets (Do you ever iron YOUR sheets?)
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Stephen Colbert: Presidential Candidate?
I love watching Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert on Comedy Central every night. I'm definitely tuning in tonight, are you?
Because in an article on the Washington Post, which you can read here,
"Stephen Colbert transfers super PAC to Jon Stewart, teases entry to Republican primary in South Carolina."
Politico.com said that Stephen Colbert's announcement was: “I am proud to announce that I am forming an exploratory committee to lay the groundwork for my possible candidacy for president of the United States of America of South Carolina,” Colbert said during the Thursday evening show, several hours before airtime on Comedy Central."HMMM. Can Stephen Colbert run for president? And... if he runs... can he win? And... if he wins... can he lead? Can he do any worse - or any better - than any of these other people?
The Quote of the Day
I
am thankful for all the complaining I hear about our government because
it means we have freedom of speech.
~Nancie J. Carmody
From Quotegarden.com
~Nancie J. Carmody
From Quotegarden.com
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Iselin Library Activities
Registration begins for Preschool Pajama Storytime @ the Iselin Library on January 12, 2012 for kids ages 3-5 from 7:00-7:30pm. Please call 732-726-7073 X7220 or stop by the Iselin Library to register!
Have-A-Heart Food Drive - Official Kick Off
Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac announces the kick-off the 2012 Valentines Day ”Have-a-Heart” food drive by issuing a challenge to Township businesses, corporate offices, food service industry, and residents to donate 214 pounds of non-perishable food or contribute $214 to Township food pantries. The 30-day challenge ends on Valentine’s Day ~ Feb. 14, 2012. Joining Mayor McCormac at the announcement were (l-r): Peter Barcellona, Chairman, “We Feed Woodbridge” Food Bank Committee, Tim Lockwood, Manager, Wegmans of Woodbridge and Bill Caulfield, Manager, ShopRite of Woodbridge .
The Quote of the Day
"Walk and pick things up as you go. Nothing too heavy, nothing too light. Weigh each item against your soul and if it measures up, take it with you. If it makes you weary or it loses its significance, leave it behind for someone else to find.
Keep only that which you need."
Monday, January 9, 2012
Vintage Iselin Video
I think I've seen this before... have you? I apologize for posting again if it's a repeat!
But it's really good video, and I thought you'd like to see it.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
The Quote of the Day
Success will never be a big step in the future,
success is a small step taken just now.
~Jonatan Mårtensson
Friday, January 6, 2012
Have-a-Heart Food Drive Kick Off
On MONDAY, JAN. 9, 2012 at 12:30 P.M., in the 2nd Floor Atrium of the Woodbridge Community Center, Mayor John E. McCormac will kick-off the 2012 Valentines Day ”Have-a-Heart” food drive by issuing a challenge to Township businesses, corporate offices, food service industry, and residents to donate 214 pounds of non-perishable food or contribute $214 to Township food pantries.
The 30-day challenge ends on Valentine’s Day ~ Feb. 14, 2012. Leading Township food store owners/managers, businesses, and Township-based corporations will participate in the “Have-a-Heart” challenge, along with members of the Woodbridge Township “We Feed” Committee.
WILL YOU MEET THE CHALLENGE?
Do you have a heart to help the hungry?
The 30-day challenge ends on Valentine’s Day ~ Feb. 14, 2012. Leading Township food store owners/managers, businesses, and Township-based corporations will participate in the “Have-a-Heart” challenge, along with members of the Woodbridge Township “We Feed” Committee.
WILL YOU MEET THE CHALLENGE?
Do you have a heart to help the hungry?
Moving Again
Moving Again
Guest written by our friend Mason Abbott
When we found out we were moving my first thought was that we were going to be so far away from family. My second thought was how much it was going to cost to hire movers and look into new Internet Packages Deals but that went away when I thought about how tough it was going to be to spend any kind of time with my family from now on. My mom was going to be a plane ride away which was something I’d never had to deal with before! I love my mother and she’s my best friend, too, so talking to her every day on the phone was already a given. Before we moved though she was only about 30 minutes away by car and now she’s going to be about 8 hours – that’s just not feasible for me and my family. I really miss mom but I’m trying to adjust and remember that this move isn’t just for me it’s for my whole family and it’s best for the lot of us.
Guest written by our friend Mason Abbott
When we found out we were moving my first thought was that we were going to be so far away from family. My second thought was how much it was going to cost to hire movers and look into new Internet Packages Deals but that went away when I thought about how tough it was going to be to spend any kind of time with my family from now on. My mom was going to be a plane ride away which was something I’d never had to deal with before! I love my mother and she’s my best friend, too, so talking to her every day on the phone was already a given. Before we moved though she was only about 30 minutes away by car and now she’s going to be about 8 hours – that’s just not feasible for me and my family. I really miss mom but I’m trying to adjust and remember that this move isn’t just for me it’s for my whole family and it’s best for the lot of us.
Happy New Day!
Are you tired of seeing pictures of sunrises and sunsets on here? I love to take photos of the sky. On the other hand, I'm pretty tired of seeing the sun rise - I much prefer sleeping in.
But here we are, another new day. We should celebrate a new day as much as we celebrate a new year.
And I definitely would celebrate it, if only it didn't start so early.
The Quote of the Day
There is no moment like the present.
The man who will not execute his
resolutions
when they are fresh upon him
can have no hope from them
afterwards:
they will be dissipated, lost, and perish
in the hurry and
scurry of the world,
or sunk in the slough of indolence.
~Maria
Edgeworth
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Breakfast Buffet on Sunday!
Mark your calendar now
for a BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER on Sunday!
Sunday - 8:00am until 11:00am
at the Woodbridge Elks Lodge
Benefitting the JFK Marching Mustangs
for a BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER on Sunday!
Sunday - 8:00am until 11:00am
at the Woodbridge Elks Lodge
Benefitting the JFK Marching Mustangs
- JFK Marching Mustangs and The Woodbridge Elks Lodge will host an all you can eat breakfast buffet which includes pancakes, waffles, sausage, bacon, porkroll, scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, biscuits, coffee, tea, and juice.
Along with breakfast, there will be a bake sale, tricky tray raffle, and gift table.
All proceeds benefit the JFK Memorial High School Marching Mustangs of Iselin, New Jersey. Bring the family and come enjoy breakfast and take a chance on winning great prizes.
Tickets may be purchased from band members and they will be sold at the door on the morning of the event. Adults $6.00, Children ages 5-9 $3.00 Children under age 5 - FREE!
Donna Pallino's Funeral today
Funeral Services will be on Thursday, January 5, 2012, at 10:30 AM at the Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 23 Ford Avenue Fords, NJ
08863.Interment will follow in Rosedale Cemetery, Linden.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donna's memory to the Pallino College Memorial Fund, c/o 526 Inman Ave., Colonia, NJ 07067.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
An Old Iselin Photo - School 6 in Iselin and MORE
Here are some more photos shared by my friend Bill Olson from Iselin...
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| Iselin's train station, before it was "Metropark" |
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| The Good Old Iselin Theater |
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| Carrols... at Hill Top |
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| Do you remember Milk Machines??? |
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| Hill Top Shop Rite - You'd see the sign on the parkway and know you were home! |
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| Eagle Hardware |
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