Published: May 31, 2011
Bananas for Bubbles |
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By Veronica MacDonald Ditko
An Accidental Anthropologist
There is something mesmerizing about bubbles. And if they are within reach, the urge to pop them is almost unstoppable (or maybe that’s just me!). But where does this fascination come from?
If you think about our forefathers, when would they have seen bubbles before liquid soaps were invented? Perhaps [...]
Published: May 28, 2011
Fields of Honor |
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Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day, and the first official observance was held on May 30,1868 when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
In Franklin Lakes, the membership of VFW Post 5702 has upheld this tradition by decorating the graves of veterans as part [...]
Published: May 26, 2011
The Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve Opening Ceremony |
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The Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve, a 120 acre site dedicated to hiking, fishing and birdwatching, will be officially opened to the public at an opening ceremony to be held on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at 10:00 am, with a rain date of Sunday, June 12, at 10:00 am.
The Nature Preserve, formerly known as the [...]
Published: May 22, 2011
Photo by TKL MARKETING, HO-HO-KUS |
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KELLER WILLIAMS VILLAGE SQUARE REALTY
VOLUNTEERS AT WEST BERGEN’S CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
As part of RED Day, associates of the Keller Williams Village Square Realty firm recently spent the morning planting flowers at West Bergen’s Center for Children and Youth, One Cherry Lane in Ramsey. Among those lending a helping hand were: standing (l-r): Daryl [...]
Published: May 15, 2011
Franklin Lakes Open Secrets |
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New Jersey is well known for its pay-to-play culture where one pays in order to become a player on the political field. Typically, an individual, business, or organization makes campaign contributions to public officials, party officials, or parties themselves, in the expectation of receiving political or financial benefit.
New Jersey’s Election Law Enforcement Commission provides a [...]
Published: May 14, 2011
J.D. Salinger: A Life |
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Kenneth Slawenski. J.D. Salinger: A Life.
New York: Random House, 2010.
as reviewed by Ted Odenwald
An unauthorized biography could very easily become the ultimate weapon of revenge upon an individual who had dedicated much of his adult life to protecting his privacy. Whether attempts to examine his life appeared antagonistic or worshipful, J.D. Salinger rejected [...]
Published: May 9, 2011
VFW Post 5702 Website Wins National Award |
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Post 5702 Commander Steve Vreeland recently received notification from the Communications Department of National VFW Headquarters announcing that VFW Post 5702’s website had been chosen as the 2011 first-place winner in the Post/ District category. Judging was based on navigation, load time, design and overall content.
According to Commander Vreeland, “We owe a hearty thanks to [...]
Published: May 2, 2011
Galoshes Galore |
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Galoshes Galore
By Veronica MacDonald Ditko
An Accidental Anthropologist
Rainy days aren’t so bad in my house. My eldest loves to go outside in his rubber boots and use my ladybug umbrella (yes, I still retain ownership of my childish umbrella!) and splash vigorously in puddles. It is one of childhood’s simplest joys.
Lately I’ve noticed a lot of [...]
Published: May 2, 2011
May Teen Book Reviews |
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The Great and Only Barnum : the Tremendous, Stupendous Life of Showman P. T. Barnum
Candace Fleming
Did you know that P. T. Barnum — the “Barnum” in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus — didn’t become involved with circuses until he was 60 years old? Did you know that one of Barnum’s nicknames was [...]
Published: May 1, 2011
Marica and Andrew with Teen Librarian, Kate Vasilik |
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Winners celebrated at Teen Poetry Coffeehouse and Open Mic Night!
Franklin Lakes Public Library held the first Teen Poetry Coffeehouse and Open Mic Night on Monday, April 25 to honor the winners of the library’s Teen Poetry Contest, as well as to celebrate National Library Week and National Poetry Month.
Andrew received First Place for his [...]
