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Joe Jenkins

Managing Editor, Orange County

jjenkins@dailyvoice.com

Joe Jenkins is a reporter who has worked for various publications including the Poughkeepsie Journal and the New York Daily News. He Graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2003 and received his master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in 2012. Joe is also a contributing columnist and analyst for various online sports publications.

Joe was formerly a managing editor at Daily Voice.

Joe Jenkins's Contributions

News

Haworth Starts Patriotic Pride Program HAWORTH, N.J. -- The Borough of Haworth will show its patriotic spirit through a flag donation program in the spring that will also honor local heroes. Residents can donate American flags to be flown throughout Haworth in the spring. A label with the name of a "hero" selected by the donor will be sewn onto the white heading of the flag with waterproof material. There will be 60 flags hung up along Haworth Avenue and six more on various buildings. A $25 donation is requested for a Haworth Avenue flag and $45 for a building. To donate a flag or for more information contact Gina …

by Joe Jenkins

01/22/2016

Neighbors

Professional Painter Offering Classes In Fair Lawn FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- A variety of art classes are being offered by the Fair Lawn Art Association at the Rec Center. Classes are taught by professional artist David Buckbiner. Students of all ages can join at any time and pay when they attend. Classes focus on landscape, still life, seascape, and portrait painting in oils, and are customized to each student’s level of ability. Classes are held on Thursday evenings from 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. as well as Saturdays from 2 pm. to 4 p.m. A class supply list will be given to each registered student. Class costs $18. To register for a class, call …

by Joe Jenkins

01/22/2016

Events

Get Financially Fit At The Wayne Public Library WAYNE, N.J. -- The Wayne Library will host a seminar on financial literacy on Saturday, Jan. 23. Seminars will cover a wide variety of topics including: Setting financial goals, retirement planning, balancing a checkbook, life insurance, real estate and more. The seminar will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Wayne Library is located at 461 Valley Rd.

by Joe Jenkins

01/22/2016

Schools

Fair Lawn Students Excel On College & Career Preparedness Exams FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Fair Lawn students performed above the state average on the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers testing, according to NorthJersey.com. The test is administered to students in grades three through 11. In grades three through eight. Third graders showed the widest gap, scoring a 74 percent versus a state average of 45 percent, NorthJersey.com said. The tests are aligned with Common Core Standards and were administered for the first time last year, NorthJersey.com said. Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article.

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01/22/2016

Lifestyle

River Vale Reminds Residents To Keep Fire Hydrants Accessible RIVER VALE, N.J. -- River Vale residents are reminded to keep fire hydrants clear during the winter. Residents are asked to remove and snow and ice and clear a wide enough perimeter around the hydrant for firefighters to work. Residents must also clear a path from the hydrant to the street. The area is expecting its first significant snowfall of the season on Friday night into Saturday.

by Joe Jenkins

01/22/2016

Schools

West Milford School To Rejuvenate Historic Spot WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- West Milford’s Friends of Wallisch Homestead will be working together with the West Milford School District for the reconstruction of the Wallisch Homestead. The goal of this venture is to give CAD and Architecture students a feeling of what it’s like to work in this field while helping the Friends of Wallisch Homestead revitalize the property. This concept evolved because the estate was intended, after the Wallisch brothers passed, to be left to the Board of Education and the township, with the goal of it being used for cultural and educational purposes. The Friend…

by Joe Jenkins

01/22/2016

Lifestyle

White Elephant Flea Market In Cresskill Church Announces Spring Schedule CRESSKILL, N.J. -- The Cresskill Congregational United Chuch of Christ will host its White Elephant flea market in the church basement starting on Feb. 26. The flea market features everything from dishes to stereos to books. There are no clothes or furniture. All proceeds from the sale of goods goes to the mission and ministry of the congregation. All sales are on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Flea market dates will be: Feb. 26 and Feb. 27 March 18 and March 19 April 15 and April 16 June 3 and June 4 Call 201-568-0608 to make donations. The Church is located at 85 Uni…

by Joe Jenkins

01/22/2016

Schools

William Paterson University Students Help Out In Haiti WAYNE, N.J. -- William Paterson University nursing students Grace Gil and Lynda Amici traveled to Haiti from Jan. 4 to Jan. 10 on a medical mission to provide basic care. Gil and Amici were part of a team of 41 volunteers working with Foundation for Peace. This was a wonderful opportunity for our nursing students to provide aid to the people of Haiti by doing basic medical screenings,” says Nadine M. Aktan, professor and chair of nursing at William Paterson. “Participating in a medical mission to Haiti is a life-changing experience that can enhance nursing skills beyond any lesson learned i…

by Joe Jenkins

01/22/2016

Schools

Elmwood Park School Stages Mardi Gras Fundraiser ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Elmwood Park High School's senior class will hold a Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser to benefit Project Graduation on Thursday, March 3 at The Fiesta in Wood-Ridge. The dinner will feature a tricky tray and fashion show. Project Graduation ensures that the Seniors in Elmwood Park have safe fun after graduation. To purchase tickets, call: Helena: 201-920-9538 Laura: 201-417-9688 Angela: 201-638-0231 Donna: 201-321-1038 Doors will open at 6 p.m. The Fiesta is located at 255 Route 17.

by Joe Jenkins

01/22/2016

Events

East Rutherford Library Offers Chinese New Year Themed Craft EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The East Rutherford Memorial Library is celebrating Chinese New Year with a special craft on Wednesday, Feb. 3.Children will make colorful paper lanterns in celebration of the Chinese New Year – the year of the monkey. All materials will be supplied by the library. Participants will also receive fortune cookies. The event begins at 6 p.m. Children ages 5-8 are welcome. Log on to eastrutherford.bccls.org to register. The East Rutherford Library is located at 143 Boiling Springs Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

01/22/2016

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