Alzheimer's Association bestows award to The Westfield Foundation

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Monday December 01, 2008, 11:12 AM

Suburban NewsThe Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter presented the Foundation of the Year Award, one of its most prestigious awards, to the Westfield Foundation in honor of its outstanding contributions to improving the lives of people with Alzheimer's disease and their families. Presented at a reception during National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month - a time to recognize the impact of Alzheimer's disease, which affects more than 350,000 New Jerseyans and their primary caregivers - the Foundation of the Year Award is one of four Circle of Honor Awards given annually by the Chapter's board of directors. The Westfield Foundation Executive Director Elizabeth Chance (center) accepts the Foundation of the Year Award from Alzheimer's Association Board Member Bert Bruce (left) and Board Chair John O'Marra, Esq. (right), at the Alzheimer's Association 2008 Benefactors Reception.

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Westfield Board of Ed. to meet Dec. 2

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Monday December 01, 2008, 8:32 AM

WESTFIELD--At the next meeting of the Westfield Board of Education on Tuesday, December 2, a report on the district's financial audit will be presented. The meeting will be held in Room 105 at 302 Elm Street.

A complete agenda will be available on the district's Web site and in the Board Secretary's Office at 302 Elm Street on Monday, December 1.

All Board meetings are taped and televised on Blue Devils TV36 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM; and Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00 AM.

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UCC offers free job training

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Saturday November 29, 2008, 12:00 PM

CRANFORD - During the month of December, Union County College will be offering free job training courses to residents of the city of Elizabeth. All Elizabeth residents over the age of 18 are eligible to participate in this program. These career training courses will be available to those who need to support a family, are a recent high school graduate looking for work, or a retiree who wants to earn a small income.

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Makeup flu immunization clinic in Cranford on Dec. 2

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Wednesday November 26, 2008, 1:46 PM

CRANFORD--The Cranford Board of Health has scheduled the makeup influenza immunization clinic for Dec. 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Cranford municipal building, in room 7, 8 Springfield Ave., Cranford.

Those who are Medicare eligible are required to bring their cards to the clinic. There will be a $5 charge for the flu shots this year for non-Medicare residents. The makeup clinic is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Persons who are ill and have a fever should delay vaccination until the fever and other temporary symptoms have gone. Individuals allergic to eggs should not receive the flu shot.
Participants are encouraged to wear loose-fitting clothing.

For information call the Cranford Health Department at 908-709-7238.

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Union County College offers free job training courses to Elizabeth residents at the Retail Skills Center

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Saturday November 22, 2008, 10:08 AM

CRANFORD - During the month of December, Union County College will be offering free job training courses to residents of the city of Elizabeth. All Elizabeth residents over the age of 18 are eligible to participate in this program. These career training courses will be available to those who need to support a family, are a recent high school graduate looking for work, or a retiree who wants to earn a small income.

The following courses will be offered in the Retail Skills Center located in the Jersey Gardens Mall in Elizabeth. From December 1 to 4 and December 8 the course, "Workplace Computer" will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This course offers an introduction to fundamental PC, windows, internet/email, and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

The course, "Finding the Job You Want" will be offered from December 8 to 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. will cover self-assessment, job search, resume-writing, and interviewing skills.

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Flu shots available at First Baptist in Union

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Thursday November 20, 2008, 4:04 PM

UNION--Flu shots will be available on Nov. 24 at the First Baptist Church located at 5 Hilton Ave., Vauxhall, between the hours of 1:30 - 3 p.m.

No prior registration is necessary.

The shots are available to Township of Union residents ages 18 and older, and proof of residence is required.

There is no charge for seniors with Medicare Part B, but participants must present their Medicare card and ID. There is a $10 fee for those without Medicare Part B (cash or check only).

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Susan Devaney will walk to help Gulf States seniors

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Thursday November 13, 2008, 10:13 AM

WESTFIELD--Susan Devaney is on the move to help seniors in Mississippi and Louisiana. In February 2009, this CEO and founder of Westfield-based Moving Mavins (MM), a senior transition and relocation service, will team up with fellow members of the National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) for the Walk To Move Forward in New Orleans, Louisiana. The dollars raised to sponsor this Walk will be donated to the Gulf States Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (GSAHSA).

GSAHSA serves more than 70 non-profit nursing homes and senior living communities in Louisiana and Mississippi--90% of which were damaged by Hurricane Katrina and, most recently, Hurricane IKE.

Suburban NewsSusan Devaney

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Learn about painless tax preparation at SP Library

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Tuesday November 11, 2008, 4:06 PM

SCOTCH PLAINS--Who among us would not want to make preparing taxes easier and less stressful? Towards this goal, the public is invited to the Scotch Plains Public Library on Nov. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. for a presentation by Gene Reiss, AARP tax aide volunteer.

Painless Tax Preparation: Understanding IRS 1040 Requirements will help taxpayers of all ages learn how to identify the types of documents needed to file a Federal tax return, understand which government and financial forms are required, and become comfortable with all nine sections of Form 1040. Light refreshments will be served.

All programs at the library are free and open to all interested participants. Pre-registration is highly recommended, as space is limited. The Scotch Plains Library is located at 1927 Bartle Ave., one block from Park Avenue in the center of town.

For further information, to register, or get directions, call 908-322-5007, ext.204 or e-mail library@scotlib.org.

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Westfield's Lisa Smythe lands internship at U.S. Department of Labor

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Monday November 10, 2008, 4:19 PM

WESTFIELD - Lisa Smythe of Westfield has been accepted into a competitive internship program at the U.S. Department of Labor. This fall, she will be working with the department's Office of Public Affairs in Philadelphia as a public affairs assistant.

Smythe, a senior majoring in public relations at Rowan University in Glassboro, is excited to continue her education with a new experience. Her involvement in on-campus activities, Theta Phi Alpha and the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), has prepared her for this internship. As a member of Theta Phi Alpha, Smythe has held executive board positions and helped plan sorority-related events. PRSSA has given her the chance to learn more about public relations outside of the classroom.

"Students who intern with us not only have an opportunity to gain valuable work experience, they also play a vital role in our ongoing effort to further the mission of the U.S. Department of Labor," says Leni Fortson, regional director of public affairs. "We are excited about working with someone as talented as Lisa."

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New Eyes for the Needy names Susan Dyckman new executive director

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Monday November 10, 2008, 4:13 PM

Suburban NewsSusan Dyckman

FANWOOD--The Board of Trustees of New Eyes for the Needy announced the appointment of Susan M. Dyckman of Fanwood, to the position of executive director.

Dyckman joined New Eyes for the Needy as director of development and communications in November 2006. In that position, her primary responsibility was grant writing to raise funds for New Eyes' eyeglass voucher program that purchases new prescription glasses for poor children and adults in the U.S. In addition, she coordinated public and community relations on behalf of the Short-Hills based non-profit.

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Republicans seeking candidates for State Assembly

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Monday November 10, 2008, 12:20 PM

AREA--The Union County Republican Committee is seeking candidates for State Assembly for Legislative District 22 in 2009.

"Yes" to fiscal-responsibility, reform-mindedness, keeping Muhlenberg Hospital open as a full service hospital and a willingness to represent the residents of the district instead of special interests. "No" to spenders, truth benders and double-dipping pension-padders.

The 22nd District represents the following municipalities in the New Jersey Legislature: Clark, Fanwood, Scotch Plains, Plainfield, Rahway, Linden and Winfield in Union County; North Plainfield and Green Brook in Somerset County and Middlesex and Dunellen in Middlesex County.

For more information on becoming a candidate for State Assembly, contact Phil Morin, Union County Republican Chairman, at 908-789-0200 or e-mail a note of interest to unioncountygop@comcast.net

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Scotch Plains Television honored as top cable access station in America

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Monday November 10, 2008, 11:00 AM

Suburban NewsSPTV Station Manager William McMeekan, Jr. shooting in town. Scotch Plains is the recipient of the 2008 Hometown Video Award for Overall Excellence in Access Programming.

SCOTCH PLAINS--Scotch Plains Television was recently named the winner of the 2008 Hometown Video Award for Overall Excellence in Public, Educational and Government Access Programming. Selected as the most outstanding local channel in the nation with an operating budget of under $200,000 by the Alliance for Community Media, Scotch Plains Television provides programming that highlights and reflects the many diverse aspects of the Scotch Plains community and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood school district.

The Alliance for Community Media "Overall Excellence Award" is the single highest honor a local access channel can receive.

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Free workshop on the vaccine controversy

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Saturday November 01, 2008, 12:20 PM

SCOTCH PLAINS--The CHILD Organization is offering a free workshop on Nov. 5 titled, The Vaccine Controversy. This program, presented by Dr. L. Vargas, will address common concerns such as: Are vaccinations necessary? Do vaccinations cause Autism? Will my child react badly to immunizations? Is mercury still used in vaccines? What other ingredients are in vaccines? Must I vaccinate my children?

The program starts at 7:30 p.m. at Park Middle School. RSVP to guarantee a seat and materials by calling 908-322-4020. For more information go to www.childorgspf.org.

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Roselle Library adds wireless access to services

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Monday October 27, 2008, 1:08 PM

ROSELLE--Laptop computer users will have a new place to latch on to the Internet, because the Roselle Public Library has just added wireless access to its services Wireless access is free, and is available to anyone with their own computer and a wireless card, inside the library. A flyer describing how to obtain access is available from the information rack in the library entrance.

Wireless access will be available all hours that the Library is open: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The library also offers free computer access to the public. Two Internet stations are for adults, two are for children, and two are dedicated for word processing. Internet sessions on the library computers are limited to 30 minutes per day, due to demand, and printing from our computers costs $.25 per page.

Visit the Roselle Public Library at the corner of West Fourth Avenue and Chestnut Street, or on the web at www.lmxac.org/roselle.

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Halloween screening of documentary on electoral reform; prize for best political costume

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Monday October 27, 2008, 11:31 AM

WESTFIELD--On Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m., Union County Peace Council will sponsor a free Halloween pre-election screening of Call It Democracy. This documentary investigation and discussion of electoral reform will be shown at the First United Methodist Church, at 1 East Broad St. in Westfield. A special prize will be awarded for the best political costume.

In every presidential election, the person with the most votes wins - Except for President of the United States.

Do you want to see a documentary that doesn't just focus on election results, but seeks to transform the electoral process? Call it Democracy, written, produced and directed by Matt Kohn, provides an in-depth examination into the practices, principles and problems of the U.S. electoral system.

Going far beyond the hotly contested Supreme Court outcome of the Bush v. Gore 2000 election, Call It Democracy also examines other historically close and contested elections of previous centuries.

This film also provides comprehensive analysis of other areas of concern, such as voter intimidation, disenfranchisement and discrimination. It illuminates many attempted and enacted legislative and judicial "fixes", along with Constitutional amendments intended to correct inequities and injustices.

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