Sacred Heart to Celebrate Milestones of the School (The Suburban)Jacqueline Durett
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Sacred Heart School in South Amboy, New Jersey is celebrating its anniversary by hosting a luncheon to recognize the first kindergarten class of 1942, the eighth grade class of 1951, and late alumna Robin Bogush. The school has struggled to identify members of the first kindergarten class due to lost records over the years. One alumnus from that class, Ed Paczkowski, has helped identify some of his classmates from old photos. The event will allow alumni to reconnect and see how much the school has changed since their time, with new buildings, technology, and a more diverse student body, though Catholic values remain core.
South Amboy Seniors Dissatisfied with Current Senior Center (The Suburban)Jacqueline Durett
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Seniors in South Amboy expressed dissatisfaction with the relocation of their senior center from its original location to the second floor of the local YMCA building. They cited issues with accessibility and proximity to the child care area. $100,000 in grant funds had been spent on renovations to the YMCA building, including adding a closer bathroom, but seniors still preferred the original center. Officials acknowledged the seniors' concerns but did not plan to revert back to the original building location.
Sacred Heart to Celebrate Milestones of the School (The Suburban)Jacqueline Durett
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Sacred Heart School in South Amboy, New Jersey is celebrating its anniversary by hosting a luncheon to recognize the first kindergarten class of 1942, the eighth grade class of 1951, and late alumna Robin Bogush. The school has struggled to identify members of the first kindergarten class due to lost records over the years. One alumnus from that class, Ed Paczkowski, has helped identify some of his classmates from old photos. The event will allow alumni to reconnect and see how much the school has changed since their time, with new buildings, technology, and a more diverse student body, though Catholic values remain core.
South Amboy Seniors Dissatisfied with Current Senior Center (The Suburban)Jacqueline Durett
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Seniors in South Amboy expressed dissatisfaction with the relocation of their senior center from its original location to the second floor of the local YMCA building. They cited issues with accessibility and proximity to the child care area. $100,000 in grant funds had been spent on renovations to the YMCA building, including adding a closer bathroom, but seniors still preferred the original center. Officials acknowledged the seniors' concerns but did not plan to revert back to the original building location.
Sayreville and South River to Hold Relay for Life May 18 (The Suburban)Jacqueline Durett
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The cities of Sayreville and South River in New Jersey were preparing for their upcoming Relay for Life event on May 18, 2013 to raise money for cancer research. Local businesses displayed purple ribbons and police cars showed support with magnets. At the previous year's event, over 600 people participated and $63,921 was raised. The annual walkathon brings together participants to walk around a track for 24 hours in honor of cancer survivors and to find a cure.
South River Officials Say Tax Impact Is Not Known (The Sentinel)Jacqueline Durett
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Superstorm Sandy had a profound financial impact on the municipal budget of South River, New Jersey for 2013. The budget presentation did not specify whether taxes would increase, as officials are still debating the tax impact and working to stabilize spending after facing over $3.5 million in costs from Sandy damage. While the budget committee has found savings to reduce the anticipated tax increase so far, the final budget and tax rate have not yet been determined.
So. River Looking to Drive Business Downtown (The Sentinel)Jacqueline Durett
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A councilman in South River, New Jersey has proposed a property tax reward program to drive business to downtown shops struggling since Hurricane Sandy. The program would provide residents with cards to get a percentage of their purchases at participating local businesses deducted from their property tax bills. A similar program in Marlboro has already provided over $10,000 in tax relief for 1,200 customers. The councilman hopes to put together a formal proposal within a couple months and get feedback from the borough's Economic Development Commission.
The document summarizes meeting and event opportunities in Palm Springs, California. It describes the extensive hotel, golf course, restaurant, and amenities available across the eight cities that make up Palm Springs. Several hotels are highlighted that have recently undergone renovations, including the Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa with two golf courses and 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. The Renaissance Palm Springs and Hyatt Regency Suites Palm Springs are also mentioned as having recently renovated meeting and guest spaces. The Palm Springs Convention Center provides over 112,000 square feet of meeting space close to the airport.
South Amboy Residents Support Woodbridge Developmental Center (Woodbridge Sen...Jacqueline Durett
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Three advocates addressed the South Amboy City Council to gain support for keeping the Woodbridge Developmental Center open. The developmental center is one of two recommended for closure by a state task force. Advocates argued that residents have lived at the center for many years and do not adjust well to change. They also said community group homes are not suitable for residents with severe cognitive disabilities. The advocates asked the City Council to pass a resolution to keep the developmental center open to protect the residents.
Joel Freeman, a 1986 graduate of Loyola University Maryland, has created life-size 3D replicas of the Rosetta Stone to serve as educational tools. The Rosetta Stone, discovered in Egypt in 1799, provided the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics. Freeman spent four years making laser impressions and digital models to precisely replicate the stone. He believes experiencing his high-quality replicas will enhance understanding of ancient Egypt and its importance to history. His goal is to have the replicas exhibited in museums worldwide to educate millions about the stone's significance.
A three-alarm fire at a boarding house in South River, NJ on Christmas Day killed one resident and left many homeless. The fire started just before midnight and took firefighters until 3-4 am to extinguish. The cause is still under investigation. The American Red Cross is assisting the approximately 20 displaced residents with temporary housing.
Community Garden Project Planned for South Amboy YMCA (The Suburban)Jacqueline Durett
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A community garden project is being planned at the South Amboy YMCA through a partnership with the South Amboy Community Garden group. A $1,761 grant from Stop & Shop will be combined with donations from local businesses to create a rainbow vegetable garden at the YMCA with different colored vegetables that provide nutritional value. The garden will involve participation from YMCA youth and seniors and aim to be a cross-generational project. Produce from the garden will be donated to senior residents at a local manor.
Small Jewels 2009 - Alas Consulting (Consulting magazine)Jacqueline Durett
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Alas Consulting is a financial services consultancy that has grown from $18 million in 2008 to a forecasted $24 million in 2009, achieving impressive growth despite the poor economy. The firm focuses on control, efficiency and processing transactions for clients in the financial industry. Managing director Harjinder Sidhu attributes the firm's success to its industry expertise and hiring the right people. Alas provides services like business process reengineering and outsourcing to generate revenue during difficult times. The firm plans to grow its workforce to 140 consultants by the end of 2009.
Ensemble's Nutcracker to Christen New Theater (The Suburban)Jacqueline Durett
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The New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble will perform "The Nutcracker" as the inaugural performance at the new 1,000-seat East Brunswick Performing Arts Center. The performance will christen the new theater and bring the classic ballet to the local community. A North Brunswick native, Jessica Batten, will return to perform the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy. The performances are fundraisers for the local school district and will expose young dancers to professional performances.
League Pays Tribute to a Player and Friend (The Sentinel)Jacqueline Durett
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The Old Bridge Little League opened its 2010 season by dedicating it to the memory of John Ench, a 14-year-old player who had died in a traffic accident the previous November. League officials spoke fondly of John, remembering his smile and passion for both baseball and basketball. John's family participated in the opening ceremonies, throwing out the first pitches to three of John's former catchers. The league honored John by putting his initials on all player and coach uniforms for the season.
Cancer Survivors Message Im Back and Stronger (The Sentinel)Jacqueline Durett
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Katie Arzig was diagnosed with a rare form of bile duct cancer at age 19 but has since been in remission. She is now participating in the Relay for Life event to raise cancer awareness and fundraising. Arzig hopes her involvement will help others facing cancer and show that early detection is key. Her message is that while cancer may happen, taking care of one's health can reduce its impact, and one should make the most of the present. Arzig aims to transfer to Rutgers University to study psychology, cancer-free.
BearingPoint Sends Employees to Yale (Consulting magazine)Jacqueline Durett
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BearingPoint has partnered with Yale University to offer leadership development programs for its employees. The Yale program allows BearingPoint's senior consultants and managers to take courses at Yale on topics like strategy, leadership, and teaming. Employees from around the globe come together at Yale to learn from world-class faculty. Attrition is significantly lower for employees who complete the Yale program compared to others. The goal of the program is to invest in employees, improve retention, and enhance client service by showing employees that they are valued. BearingPoint also has additional retention strategies like a clear career path framework and expanded learning opportunities.
Many small business owners rely on credit cards to finance operations due to their ease of access. However, credit cards come with risks. Small business credit cards offer few advantages over personal cards and lack protections against unfair practices. Business owners should carefully consider interest rates and fees when choosing a card. It may be better in some cases to use a personal card instead.
1. An annual study from recruitment firm Spherion found that 20% of employees would consider dating a co-worker, up from 16% in 2011.
2. However, office romances can risk people's jobs if they don't go well. John Heins, senior vice president at Spherion, says that office relationships are difficult to legislate unless they impact performance, conduct or attendance.
3. Women are more likely than men to keep their relationships at work secret, polls show. John Heins advises being careful with office conduct and how you act and perform at work.
Team dynamics did not get high marks from those polled, despite efforts to improve them. While employees perceive their team performance as affecting their job success without being dragged down by these losers, few of them say their team rarely gets off to the right start. Leadership consultant Ken Blanchard says collaboration takes work that many are just not doing.
Oliver Wyman Consultant Travels To Antarctica (Consulting magazine)Jacqueline Durett
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1. Robert Swan and his team from Best Places to Work joined representatives from over 60 companies on a trip to Antarctica to study climate change and renewable energy.
2. During the trip, Swan bonded with the team from Accenture over their shared commitment to sustainability initiatives.
3. The expedition provided Swan an educational experience and gave him insights into how different businesses approach sustainability that he hopes to share with clients.
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