West Essex Middle School
West Essex Middle School Principal David Montgomery recognizes seventh graders Tyler Friedman, left, and Spencer Peckman
West Essex Middle School
Assistant Principal Lisa Tamburri recognizes eighth graders Ben Goodman, left, and Michelle Inga, as June’s students of the month
Posted: Friday, June 8, 2012 3:00 am
NORTH CALDWELL – Seventh graders Tyler Friedman and Spencer Peckman and eighth graders Ben Goodman and Michelle Inga have been named students of the month for June by West Essex Middle School Principal David Montgomery and Assistant Principal Lisa Tamburri.
Friedman, of North Caldwell, is described as an “excellent student who is respectful and polite to teachers and peers. She acts as a role model to her fellow students both academically and socially and is a true pleasure to be around.”
Peckman, also of North Caldwell, is called “a wonderful young man who is always doing the right thing. He is polite and respectful to everyone he comes in contact with and is a strong self advocate.” According to a press release, “He guides others to act appropriately and is considered a leader among his peers.’
Goodman, of North Caldwell, is “a conscientious eighth grader. He is an arduous worker and completes his work to the best of his ability.”
In class, a press release states, “Ben adds thoughtful comments by sharing his insights and his life experiences to our class discussions. He continues to be a respectful member of the West Essex community.”
Inga “is always doing the right thing, whether it is class work, homework or being nice to others. With her great ability in math, she generously helps others in her group. She is always pleasant and respectful.”
Every month, West Essex Middle School selects four students to be recognized and honored as the students of the month. The middle school staff bases candidates and selections on a review of the “whole” student not just the student with the best grades. Character traits such as honesty, perseverance, responsibility, integrity and leadership as well as a student’s academic qualities are included.
Honored students have their pictures displayed in the middle school display case outside of the main office and on the middle school website. Honorees are also recognized during the morning announcements and receive a certificate recognizing their accomplishment, a “Student of the Month” locker magnet and a $5 student store gift card.
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South Essex shops busy over jubilee weekend - echo-news.co.uk
South Essex shops busy over jubilee weekend
11:30am Friday 8th June 2012 in Local News
THE Queen’s Jubilee coupled with a wet Bank Holiday failed to dampen shoppers’ spirits across south Essex.
The unseasonal weather meant temperatures were below average and many people decided to stay indoors and watch the royal celebrations on TV.
However, shopping centres still enjoyed a good flow of bank holiday shoppers keen to pick up bargains.
The Eastgate shopping centre, Basildon, reported “crowds” of people over the four-day weekend, while Southend business Ravens, in Clifftown Road, attracted customers with its own jubilee event. The department store usually opens Monday to Saturday and closes on bank holidays, but it made an exception this year to celebrate 60 years of trading in the same premises.
Owner Neil Raven explained staff had written to regular customers inviting them to the store to enjoy the festivities.
He said: “We had quite a bit on and it worked quite well. We were doing champagne and cake. We had written to people and given them an incentive to come in.”
The Royals Shopping Centre, in Southend, was busy too.
Operations manager Darren Lang said: “The two bank holidays were the equivalent of a busy Sunday.
“The weather has been a bit of a problem, but I think people still came out, did their shopping and went back to watch the jubilee.”
Seafront traders didn’t fare as well.
Roger Fisher, who owns Doodahs takeaway, on Southend seafront, said: “It has been an extremely disappointing bank holiday.
“The Jubilee had an impact, but the weather had more of an effect.
“I think people looked at the weather and thought ‘we will just stop in and watch all the jubilee stuff on the telly’.
“There were quite a lot of street parties going on around the town too and obviously it had a bearing on it. A lot of those people were getting a bit damp.”
Mr Fisher had a novel idea about how to boost seafront trade in bad weather.
He said: “With Euro 2012 coming up in a couple of weeks and the Olympics this summer, we could really do with a big television screen down here.
“People could watch a bit of it and then wander off and go in the pub. It would be an added attraction, particularly when the weather is not at its best.”
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Mark Wright falls for LA volley dolly Chelsea - The Sun
The former Only Way Is Essex lothario, notorious for his womanising on home ground, met Chelsea Rashoff while filming his new reality series in the showbiz capital.
She is on the US national beach volleyball team and is also a part-time model.
A close friend told TV Biz: “Mark has been loving all the attention from the LA girls, but especially from Chelsea.
“Everyone could see that there is definitely a spark between them. Chelsea is beautiful and their relationship is sure to blossom.
“They are very sweet together, holding hands and gazing into each other’s eyes.
“Things are set to get hot and heavy between the pair.”
The pair have been snapped enjoying a meal together in the sunshine — with Chelsea even feeding Mark her ice cream.
But it seems that the former love rat may also be back to his old tricks.
He was also spotted schmoozing two other girls on different dates in the same day.
Viewers will see Mark’s budding love life flourish on his new ITV2 show Mark Wright’s Hollywood Nights, set in California. But the reailty star — currently still filming the series — was very coy when talking about the LA ladies to TV Biz.
He teased: “The girls out here are very fun, very friendly.
“I don’t know about love yet, but there could be something in the pipeline.”
And he revealed he is impressed by the effort the Californians put into their looks.
The I’m A Celeb star raved: “Everyone looks after themselves to quite a high level.
“I wouldn’t say the girls are nicer in LA than Essex — but there are more nice girls here.”
The series sees Mark hit LA for a five-week jaunt with his entourage, including driver George, PA Neil, bodyguard Nick and pal Tommy.
But it’s not all about the lads chasing girls. They also fit in some footie — playing with footballer turned movie hardman Vinnie Jones’ celebrity team Hollywood All Stars.
Mark said: “Vinnie Jones is an absolute gent. We played for his football side — he was so polite, he was lovely to meet.
“He was telling me about his Hollywood lifestyle and how he got into acting and he made me man of the match.
“I didn’t go to his house but he invited me over to play poker next time I’m in LA.”
Mark has also been rubbing shoulders with the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger and pop star Pink.
But he has still found time to play pranks on his mates.
Mark said: “When we first arrived I took them to the Hollywood Star motel and that’s where they thought we were staying for five weeks. We are in this horrible motel, all the boys are homesick and we are surrounded by noises from other people.
“There was a gunshot in the hallway while the boys were in the room and it was quite scary. I knew it was coming, but even I jumped halfway across the room.”
The lads then moved to their real accommodation — a luxury villa complete with music studio, swimming pool, media room and sweeping views.
Despite mixing with the stars and having the “most amazing time”, Mark insists he is not ready to make the States his full-time home — unless a film role comes his way.
He said: “I couldn’t live here permanently yet.
“I have loads of projects in the pipeline and I wouldn’t change it for the world.
“Movies are a long, long way off yet. If a big movie came along maybe I would make the move across the water, but I would definitely still have my house in Essex, it’s my home.”
But while he misses the county, he is not pining for The Only Way Is Essex, which he left last year, He said: “I’m not missing Towie.
“I loved everything it did for me. I'm still a great fan. I wish all the guys the best, but I’m doing my own thing now.
“Sometimes I have to pinch myself, it is completely surreal.
“I sit here and think how lucky I am and what an amazing experience I’ve had in the past year and a half.”
Mark Wright's Hollywood Nights starts on Sunday on ITV2 at 10pm.
Source: www.thesun.co.uk
Kids’ £5k shelter opened in West Bergholt - essexcountystandard.co.uk
Kids’ £5k shelter opened in West Bergholt
3:00pm Friday 8th June 2012 in News By Chris Shimwell
YOUNGSTERS in West Bergholt have taken charge of a long-awaited youth shelter.
The £5,000 structure, near Orpen Hall, was officially opened by John Jowers, Essex county councillor for communities, as part of the village’s jubilee celebrations.
And the village’s youth club has already started making plans for additions to the shelter, including adding a speaker system.
Parish council chairman, John Gili-Ross, said: “Kids like to listen to music. It is one of the plans going forward, as well as looking at a possible lighting system.
“Volume would be kept to acceptable levels and there is a lot of useful technology to be considered.
“But, ultimately, this is for the young people of the village. One of the reasons we want to give ownership to the young people is so they can look after it.”
The shelter was built with support and funds from the parish council and an Essex County Council grant, and constructed by village carpenter Ian Dickson.
He said: “I’m very happy to see it already being used during the week and it’s good to see the kids clambering over it and making use of it. It has been built with safety in mind.”
Youth club chairman Harry Stone said: “It is something that’s been mooted for the last year. It is something we can use for the youth club and for other young people to enjoy.”
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Leading Essex Web Design Agency Bytewire Delivers Bespoke Solutions to Local Business - Emailwire
One way they many choose to do this is via the internet, a medium with powerful impact and significant reach. Developing a presence online has become easier in recent years, many firms still require specialist knowledge and expertise, and for this reason often seek a high quality and responsive web design firm for the task. However, with many so-called web designers more than happy to take the money and run, leaving their clientele with sub-standard results and little recourse, its no wonder many businesses are reluctant to part with substantial investment often required to really succeed and grow online.
For those in Essex, however, things have changed since the arrival of an exciting web design and development agency, Bytewire.
On the surface a traditional web design and development agency, Bytewire is actually, on closer inspection, a whole lot more. A dedicated team of digital design experts, Bytewire is proving a huge hit with local businesses as they tirelessly strive to achieve excellence on behalf of their clients. By forming close links with business, Bytewire seeks a thorough understanding of each and every client, something which enables the firm to push their customers business forward. Whether its a small update or a large-scale project built from the ground up, Bytewire takes every step possible to ensure success for all clients, great and small.
As a small business themselves, Bytewire is particularly in tune with the needs of small and medium sized ventures with a local focus. Understanding the pressing need for businesses of all types to have a comprehensive and well-developed online presence, Bytewire isnt afraid to focus on real business goals; while good design is always paramount, the Bytewire team are always looking to prioritise return on investment, favouring sales over a pretty website any day of the week.
Clients are finding Bytewire a breath of fresh air. As an agency that both delivers on its promises and works side by side with clients to achieve a truly collaborative result, Bytewire is an oasis amongst a market otherwise bereft of high-quality web design with great customer service. With an impressive client list which includes HP, Marble Construction, Clearbooks.co.uk and Kia Ken Brown Harlow, its easy to see that more and more people trust the Bytewire team with the growth of their business.
So for all those looking for an edge in todays competitive economic climate, the team at Bytewire may be just the ticket. By working closely with businesses to deliver a truly stunning design and development solution, one that isnt afraid to aim for real business growth, Bytewire have become the leading light in Essex web design.
About Bytewire:
Bytewire was formed with one mission; to build websites with a difference. With a combination of design experience and business acumen, Bytewire has set itself the mighty task of ensuring the prosperity of Essex businesses, both large and small. By both creating compelling, technologically impressive websites and educating business on how these can be best utilised to achieve real-world growth, Bytewire is impressing clients all across the Essex region and beyond. For more information, visit http://www.bytewire.co.uk
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