Art Views-Emerging Artists 2009

River View Observer ” Art Views” announces Bayonne High School Art Student Paticia Bossert receives Merit Award at Emerging Artisit 2009 Exhibit

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Photo ( l to r) :  Chloe DeFilippis, Anthony Linardi and Patricia Bossert

Patricia Bossert was presented with a Merit Award for her artwork in the 21st Annual Emerging Artists Exhibit sponsored by the Art Administrators of New Jersey. This exhibit featured artwork produced by students who are studying art in high schools throughout the state of New Jersey.
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Dinner Ideas -Quick and Delicious Monotony Breaking Dishes

Cooking at home have you feeling BORED in the kitchen? 

Dinner-tainment — Food + Fun 

Family Features

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With more cooks preparing meals at home, keeping dinner ideas fresh, easy and budget-wise can be a bit challenging at times. Jennifer Bushman, author of “The Kitchen Coach” cookbook series, knows this dilemma all too well.

“Many cooks face what I call dinner monotony. People feel stuck with the ‘old standbys’ and have trouble coming up with new ideas — and that’s where I step in,” says Bushman. Continue reading Dinner Ideas -Quick and Delicious Monotony Breaking Dishes

College Free Lecture Series @Hudson County Community College

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The Three Doctors to Appear at Hudson County Community College on April 2 

Inspiring Trio — and Noted Authors — Will Speak in the Final Installment of the College’s FREE Lecture Series This Year

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Drs. Sampson Davis, Rameck Hunt and George Jenkins, whose friendship and concern for one another propelled them from Newark’s mean streets to college and medical school to international fame, will appear as guest speakers in the final installment of Hudson County Community College’s 2008-2009 Community Lecture Series. The inspiring trio, who are fondly known as “The Three Doctors,” will be at the College’s Culinary Arts nstitute/Conference Center ( 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City) on Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m.

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ZOOTOO.COM Makeover Contest -Selects Liberty Humane Society as one of 20 Semifinialists

Local Shelter Contends for Monumental Makeover 

Zootoo.com—the leading networking site and resource for all pet lovers—is pleased to announce that Liberty Humane Society in Jersey City, NJ has earned a place among the 20 Semifinalists in the Second Annual Zootoo.com Shelter Makeover Contest. This announcement commences the Tour Period, during which time all 20 shelters will be visited and evaluated by a panel of judges before being trimmed down to 10 Finalist shelters, and finally one Grand Prize Winner voted on by America. The grand prize is a shelter makeover valued at up to $1 million*; 19 runners-up will share awards totaling $195,000.

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Loans Available to Hudson County Businesses

Getting Funding for Your Business

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  Over thirty attendees heard for lenders and not for profits on keeping your business growing in challenging times. From left to right Valley Nation Bank Mr. Ken Nichols, Provident Bank Mr. Bruce Rossi, Elizabeth Spinelli HCEDC, Francesca DiBianco Commerce Bank, Tom Furlong HCEDC and Frank Burke US SBA.

Does your company need money for new equipment, the purchase of a building or inventory?

If you answered yes to any of these questions we have the answer for you. The Hudson County Economic Development has been making loans to good companies in Hudson County since 1994.
In these uncertain times having a helping hand can be what a business needs to successfully make it to the next level. HCEDC offers loans from $25,000 to $100,000 to companies that are in business for two or more years, have a good track record and are current with all taxes.

HCEDC blends our loan rate to the Prime Rate, giving you the best rate possible.

HCEDC has provided loan assistance to small businesses totaling over 4.8 million dollars. And we are actively looking to lend to businesses that meet the criteria. If you would like to speak with our loan officer to discuss your needs and to have your questions answered please don’t hesitate call today (201) 222-1900. HCEDC is building a better Hudson County one business at a time.  

Real Estate-Hudson County- Bayonne Townhomes

 Bayonne’s Newest Community of Luxury  Condominium Townhomes 

 Presented by Exit on the Hudson Realty 

 Annette Rubin  Broker 201-437-0411 

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Six stylish, triplex homes, built with quality materials and workmanship. The contemporary layout offers a lovely balance between privacy and open space.
Designer finishes that can be costly options elsewhere,
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BOXING – Scott Yaniga’s Ring Wise -R.I.P. Jose “Chequi” Torres

You consider yourself a fight fan?

Sit back and enjoy reading this talented sports writer Scott Yaniga’s take on boxing with his column Ring Wise featured here every month on the River View Observer website.

Welcome to the debut of Ring Wise on the River View Observer website. Join us as we explore The Sweet Science of Boxing, both past and present. Readers are always welcome to send a comment, question or story suggestion along to us, via the email address at the end of this issue’s column – Scott Yaniga

R.I.P. Jose “Chequi” Torres

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When we think of the world of boxing and its inhabitants, probably the last thing we consider is the intellect of the persons wearing the gloves and trunks. Yet, by virtue of writing two of the best books on two of boxing’s most compelling figures; writing a regular city side column for The New York POST; being a political activist and campaigner for Bobby Kennedy, as well as being a regular at legendary literary boite, Elaine’s, former world light heavyweight champion Jose “Chequi” Torres transcended the sport and became a man of letters.

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JERSEY CITY LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY

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Their Mission: To Preserve, Protect and Promote the Architectural, Cultural and Enviornmental Heritage of Jersey City

YOU CAN HELP….

Visit http://www.jclandmarks.org/photovideo/ to see the work they are doing and how you can help preserve Jersey City’s Past.

Endangered Jersey City Sites

  • The 6th Street Embankment

  • Harismus  Cove and Hamilton Park and is itself a recognized historic site. Jersey named it one of New Jersey’s 10 most endangered landmarks in 2006. …

    Campaign to Protect the Bergen Arches

  • Today the site has returned to nature, with moss and vines covering the by listing it in 2001 as one of New Jersey’s ten most endangered landmarks.
    www.jclandmarks.org/campaign-bergenarches.shtml

  • Campaign to Protect the Powerhouse

    The landmarking of the property, based on a nomination prepared by Conservancy founder John Gomez, immediately brought attention to the endangered landmark.
    www.jclandmarks.org/campaign-powerhouse.shtml

  • Campaign – Zoning & Teardowns

    About This Site · History · Success · Board Members · Contact Us Related Info. Link to Preservation New Jersey’s 10 Most Endangered Entry
    www.jclandmarks.org/campaign-zoning.shtml

  • Campaign to Protect St. John’s Episcopal Church

    Preservation New Jersey recognized the precarious situation of St. John’s, naming it to its 10 Most Endangered List in 2004. In 2006, the Episcopal Diocese
    www.jclandmarks.org/campaign-stjohns.shtml


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