Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Bloomingdale scouts filled hundreds of sand bags for residents, business owners.
Two Bloomingdale Boy Scouts were honored Tuesday for their assistance in preparing sand bags before Sandy made its way to the borough. The boys, David Synol and Brendan Shoemaker, filled hundreds of sand bags at the Bloomingdale Department of Public Works yard for residents and business owners to pick up and place outside their doors to prevent flooding. The sand bags were offered free of charge to those who wanted them and many Main Street business owners said they felt more prepared for the storm because of them. The Scouts, from Troop 86, worked with Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers to fill and distribute the bags on Oct. 28 as many homeowners began preparing for the storm. More than 600 bags were filled and given out…
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Principal Sherri Glaab read names of students selected by teachers for demonstrating respect and responsibility.
Several Samuel R. Donald School students were honored for showing good character during the Bloomingdale Board of Education's Dec. 10 meeting. According to Principal Sherri Glaab, students are chosen each marking period for demonstrating different character values. This year, the school implemented a new program, Growing Together, where the students who are recognized for the character awards will have their names added to a tree mural that will be part of a creativity garden the school is building in the courtyard. As more children are honored, more names will be added to the tree. The following students were honored this marking period: Respect: Nicholas Okken, Christopher Ermilio, Samuel Corny, Amanda Dellagicoma, Ethan Marciano, Kevin …
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Bloomingdale school continuing to fundraise this week.
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Sunday, December 16, 2012
The following was submitted by Walter T. Bergen School Principal Frank Verducci. Have something you'd like to submit to the community? Upload it here. Pictured with Jillian Englehardt, WTB Co-advisor of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is Cristina Earle of Santa’s Rooftop Response, who accepted a donation of 1,000 candy canes with money raised by the students of WTB. The school is currently involved in a “Deck the Halls” competition and has raised well over $350 dollars to help Hurricane Sandy victims in Ocean County. The fifth grade currently leads the competition, which will end next week. Also pictured are NJHS Officers Ryan Polito, treasurer, Malak Dwaidari, president, Liam Klingman, vice president and Melanie Luque, secretary.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Bloomingdale man lights up Norway Spruce every year as tribute to late wife.
Staring at the lights glimmering on the 85-foot Christmas tree in his front yard, Thomas Kroncke did not want to say the word some might use to describe why his tree survived Superstorm Sandy while others just as big on his block were uprooted. The word, which he stopped himself from saying as he reached the end of his thought, was "miracle." Considering the history of the tree, some might even call it a Christmas miracle. Kroncke's giant Norway Spruce named "Sally K." has been lit up every year for the past 10 years. Sally Kroncke, Kroncke's wife, initially had lights put on the tree as a surprise for her husband. After Sally died of cancer several years ago, Kroncke has kept the tradition alive in her honor. But this year, Sandy almost …
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
School collects more than a dozen toys to be donated as well.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Walter T. Bergen School students and staff members raised $150 for Superstorm Sandy relief during the school's annual holiday concert Wednesday night. School Principal Frank Verducci said more than a dozen toys were also collected at the event. The concert, performed mostly by the middle school chorus and band, included performances by Samuel R. Donald School students as well. The younger students sang six numbers, Verducci said: "Oh Christmas Tree," "Carol of the Bells," "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer," "Dreidel, Dreidel," "Frosty the Snowman," and "Jingle Bells."
Students from Samuel R. Donald School to join middle schoolers in holiday performance.
Wednesday's Walter T. Bergen School concert will not only feature holiday tunes but encourage the generosity of attendees. The school is asking that relatives and friends who come to the concert, which starts at 7:30 p.m. in the school gym, bring unwrapped toys and gift cards to be donated to Superstorm Sandy victims and children in the Toms River area. Principal Frank Verducci said the donation drive effort is being spearheaded by the WTB National Junior Honor Society members under the direction of Maureen Jacobs and Jillian Engelhardt. Additionally, the students will be sponsoring a "Deck the Halls" competition in the school as a fundraiser to gather money to purchase candy canes for Santa's Rooftop Response, a foundation started by a …
Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in the tri-boro than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Tri-boro-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.) Overall in New Jersey, activity is considered high now, while it was also considered high at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in or near the tri-boro that offer the vaccine (besides your own doctor, of course): Pathmark Rite Aid Stop & Shop More locations According to this week's CDC Flu activity report, influenza levels are on the increase across the country. Five states – Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee – are …
The concert will benefit Hurricane Sandy victims, via the Robin Hood Foundation.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Some of the biggest names in music take the stage at Madison Square Garden for the live 12-12-12 concert for Sandy relief. While thousands of people fill the arena, billions are watching live on a variety of screens worldwide. The concert is streaming live on television networks, movie theater screens and on the Internet, including right here on Patch. The pre-event coverage begins at 4:00 p.m. EST and the concert is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. The all-star lineup includes Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who, and Paul McCartney, with other artists to be announced. Every penny sold from ticket sales will go …
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Kinnelon residents collecting items to donate to families displaced by storm.
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Sunday, December 9, 2012
Kinnelon residents are collecting holiday items to be donated to families of the Jersey Shore who were displaced from their homes by Superstorm Sandy. Particularly stockings and stocking stuffers are requested for donation. The items will then be delivered to several organizations working with the families, such as Sandy's Santa Hands, Operation Jersey Shore Santa and St. Paul's, in Bay Head. Donations will be accepted until Tuesday. They can be dropped off at 43 Brush Hill Road, 3 Leone Terrace or at the Pearl R. Miller School Holiday breakfast on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Band director encourages creativity and expression through percussion instruments.
Music, like math, is a universal language. But it does come second to some. Stonybrook School band teacher Alan Tedesco is hoping to make it easier for all students to grasp through a new club: the Stonybrook Drum Circle. "I started the Stonybrook Drum Circle last year as an outlet for students who demonstrated an interest in rhythm and percussion, but have a hard time understanding," he said. "Drum circle was designed to move at a pace students can comprehend and feel a great deal of reward from the experience." Stonybrook Drum Circle participants meet once a week for the entire year. During the allotted time, about 45 minutes, the students take turns making up their own rhythms, performing the sounds for others and teaching them the …
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6:17 am on Monday, December 17, 2012
I love this tree and Tom Kroncke is pretty cool too!!! more ›