Birds of prey, also known as raptors, have fascinated people for thousands of years and inspire people even today. Fortunately, after frightening declines in some of our largest species, raptors represent some of New Jersey\’s greatest conservation success stories.

The NJDEP\’s Division of Fish and Wildlife has posted the Raptor Reports for 2008 on its Web site. These reports contain information regarding the status of several of New Jersey\’s raptor species including the Bald Eagle, Peregrine Falcon and Osprey. Information includes species background and current status, nesting success, and research and management efforts.

A driver of car traveling west on Nicholson Road loss control of his vehicle last night (January 29) and crashed into the fence surrounding the basketball court before coming to a stop. The basketball courts are located near the intersection of Johnson Blvd. and Hudson Streets, across from the Little League Field.

Police are continuing their investigation. 

~BILL CLEARY

Host Salem shot 58 percent from the field in the first half, with senior forward Che\’Na Thompson and sophomore guard Shaqui Coppage leading the way as the Rams built a 35-11 halftime lead, then cruised to a stunning 58-33 Tri-County Conference Classic Division victory to hand the Lions their first loss of the season.

Layoffs could be an alternative this year if unions decline to cooperate, Freeholder-Director Louis Cappelli Jr. said. In several meetings Thursday, Cappelli told union leaders and department administrators that the county wants to halt raises for its workers, including 3,971 full-time and more than 1,300 part-time employees. He estimated at least 90 percent of the county workers are union members.

Jose drives a Mercedes, lives in a mortgage-free house and has a lot of money to spend.

Carlos only brings in 2 to 3 dollars a day.

Carlos asks Jose how he can bring home a suitcase full of $10 bills every day?

Jose says, \”Look at your sign.\” It reads: \”I have no work, a wife & 6 kids to support\”.

Carlos looks at Jose\’s sign. It reads: \”I only need another $10.00 to move back to Mexico\”

submitted by brother George

We will be hosting an open house for our current 4yr. Old Preschool children and prospective parents from 1:15-2:00 pm on Friday, January 30, 2009.

All are welcome!

A Candy Island is so sweet in the sea

All of that sugar waiting for me.

I dream of gum drops big as my head

The dreams swirl as I lie in my bed

Lollypops, sugar daddy’s and Carmel creams

I am hungry for them when I wake from my dreams

I ask my mom to pack me these sweets

But she says no there no good for my teeth

I love purple M&M’s and Kit Kats too

All because they taste better then glue

Candy is my favorite kind of food

Candy always put me in a good mood

Hope you like my poem

Abigail

CHEER: To all the people who have donated igloo houses, blankets, and straw to help keep the feral cat colony on Charles Street safe and warm.