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Archive for January 8th, 2009

Cryan Abusing Government Staff For Partisan Purpose

Posted in New Jersey, Union County, opinion, tagged , , on January 8, 2009 | Comments Off

by James J. Devine
Assemblyman Joseph Cryan is apparently abusing his legislative office by having government staff perform work related to his capacity as state Democratic Party chairman, specifically to recruit personnel for some Monmouth County government jobs.
According to e-mails obtained by Monmouth County Freeholder Robert D. Clifton, Cryan’s legislative office staff in Union contacted [...]

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Volunteers Help Empower Rape Victims

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ELIZABETH—Michelle calls it the day that changed her life. Three years ago, the Summit resident saw a flyer at her local grocery store, asking for volunteers to serve at the Union County Rape Crisis Center. The idea struck a chord and she signed up.
“Since becoming a volunteer I’ve learned so much, working with an [...]

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New Jersey Faces Blood Shortage

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STATE—Bracing for a sharp seasonal drop in the blood supply, New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) is appealing to all eligible persons to donate blood in January, designated National Blood Donor Month.
January is always a critical time of the year for blood collections because traditionally donations decline during the holiday season.  At the same time, bad [...]

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School Club Members Donate Blood to Save Lives

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School Club Members Donate Blood to Save Lives—The Union Catholic High School Health Club, moderated by school nurse of 17 years, JoAnn Ball, hosted a blood drive in conjunction with along with New Jersey Blood Services on Dec. 16. Led by the Health Club’s executive officers, Jessica Gomez and Marina Saint Val (pictured left to [...]

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More Memories Of The Woodbridge Golden Bears & 1970s Businesses

Posted in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Woodbridge, tagged , , on January 8, 2009 | Comments Off

By Diane Norek Harrison
WOODBRIDGE—I received this information from John Trosko III after my 2007 columns on the Woodbridge Golden Bears:
“I recently read your articles about the Golden Bears and Greyhounds football teams. My father played for both teams in the 1940s. He played center and linebacker. He was also on the 1938 and 1939 Woodbridge [...]

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