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Thanksgiving Message from President Obama
November 25, 2010 (Washington, DC) President Obama gave his annual Thanksgiving message in his weekly address to the nation. You can read the message or watch the video of the message below:
Today, like millions of other families across America, Michelle, Malia, Sasha and I will sit down to share a Thanksgiving filled with family and friends – and a few helpings of food and football, too. And just as folks have done in every Thanksgiving since the first, we’ll spend some time taking stock of what we’re thankful for: the God-given bounty of America, and the blessings of one another.
This is also a holiday that captures that distinctly American impulse to give something of ourselves. Even as we speak, there are countless Americans serving at soup kitchens and food pantries; contributing to their communities; and standing guard around the world.
Police Fire Cuts Heat Up Kearny Board
November 20, 2010 (Kearny, NJ)The Kearny Discussion Board has heated up with discussions related to the proposed layoffs of police and firefighters by Mayor Alberto Santos. The tough economy and a state mandated property tax cap has forced Mayor Santos into making some tough economic decisions. Mayor Santos is not alone. Harrison, East Newark and North Arlington have made cuts in their budgets including layoffs of town workers. Mayor Santos however is getting a lot of heat for his planned layoffs of police and fire personnel. Harrison Mayor Raymond McDonough has not laid off any police or fire personnel although there were some cost savings from retirements in the fire department. Mayor Joseph Smith has not laid off any police officers or fire personnel. East Newark has a small Police Department and a volunteer fire department.
One of the topics opened up this week was entitled, Leadbeater was right. Guest poster, Old Timer, started off the topic with the following:
"I just got done reading this weeks Observer and am totally shocked at what our supposed mayor says. We are going to layoff essential service personnel, police and firemen, because of a 5 million dollar shortfall. When Leadbeater was running against Santos he continued to tell us how they were lying about the surplus. Yet you Kearny residents fell for his line of s__t once again. Well I guess he was right. Instead of getting the board of education to look at reductions (because they represent over 50% of our taxes) the mayor has stooped to a new low. Stop spending money on playgrounds and keep the employees. Rid yourself of all the attorneys and see how much you save there."
Chef Gordon Ramsay Visits Harrison's Spanish Pavillion
November 6, 2010 (Harrison, NJ) Earlier this week, Chef Gordon Ramsay visited Harrison's Spanish Pavillion Restaurant to tape an episode of his Kitchen Nightmares television show which airs on the Fox network. Spanish Pavillion owners, Jerry and Michael Fernandez, invited Ramsay to assist them in revamping the restaurant's interior and menu and to give them the benefit of his professional chef and restauranteurs experience.
Michael Fernandez and Chef Ramsay.
Read more: Chef Gordon Ramsay Visits Harrison's Spanish Pavillion
Note: Photo courtesy of Fox Broadcasting Company.
Details about the Kitchen Nightmares episode featuring the Spanish Pavillion are under wraps as regular patrons of the Spanish Pavillion were turned away unless they made an online reservation prior to visiting the restaurant. At least one blogger who dined at the Spanish Pavillion had a positive review of his dinner and stated that he did not see Ramsey lose his temper or yell at anyone.
Significance of Veteran's Day 2010
November 11, 2010 (Kearny, NJ) Last year, KOTW honored our Veterans with an article entitled Significance of Veterans Day
. Visiting that article today KOTW discovered some of the links already changed from last year. KOTW spent some time updating those links. Today once again we honor our Veterans and stop to remember their sacrifices and those of their family.
For those who have visited the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C., these words from the memorial's designer Maya Lin's website describes in part the sacrifice made. The experience of visiting the memorial also captures the emotions of the sacrifice.
McDonough Slate Sweeps
November 2, 2010 (Harrison, NJ) Mayor Raymond McDonough and all four of his council candidates won their respective races.
Mayor Raymond McDonough defeated challenger Councilwoman Maria McCormick.
In the First Ward, incumbent Jesus Huaranga defeated challenger Michael Gavini. In the Second Ward, former Councilman Anselmo Millan defeated sitting Councilman Steve McCormick. In the Third Ward, Councilman Larry Bennett defeated challenger Domingos Rodrigues. In the Fourth Ward, Councilman James Doran defeated challenger Joanne O'Brien.
Here are individual election results for Mayor and Council.
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