Passaic County Calendar Poster Contest Begins

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PASSAIC COUNTY / 2007 CALENDAR POSTER CONTEST OPENS

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PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2006

The 10th Annual Calendar Poster Contest is open to all 4th graders enrolled in Passaic County schools.

Calling All Young Artists To The 2007 Calendar Poster Contest

Paterson, NJ - Karen Brown, Passaic County Clerk, is pleased to announce the 10th Annual Calendar Poster Contest. This contest is open to all 4th graders enrolled in Passaic County schools. “It is wonderful to see the creativity that our children express in their artwork, and even more fun to get a glimpse of the County through their eyes,” exclaimed Ms. Brown.

The hand drawn posters should incorporate County historical sites, places of interest, recreation, ethnic and cultural diversity, or the student’s vision for the future to reflect their view of Passaic County. The winning posters will be reproduced on a 2007 calendar that will be distributed in January to schools, government offices, libraries, and other public places.

2007 Passaic County Calendar Poster Contest Guidelines

1. Hand drawn posters must be designed on white poster board that is at least 22” wide by 17” high, and should be designed horizontally. The more colorful the illustration is the better.

2. Only 4th grade students enrolled in Passaic County schools are eligible to enter.

3. The name “Passaic County” must appear at the top of the poster in 4” high letters and be written in black marker.

4. The following must be printed neatly in the lower right hand corner on the back of the poster: student’s name, teacher’s name, and name of the school.

5. Posters can be mailed or hand delivered to:

Passaic County Clerk
401 Grand Street - Room 130
Paterson, NJ 07505

6. Contest deadline has been extended to Monday, December 11, 2006.

You can contact the Passaic County Clerk’s Office
at (973) 225-3632 for further information.

Contact:

Karen Brown,
Passaic County Clerk
973-225-3632

www.passaiccountynj.org

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New Jersey Economy Treading Water

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NEW JERSEY / ECONOMIC GROWTH CONTRADICTS NATIONAL TRENDS

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New Jersey Economy Treading Water ...

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"New Jersey is losing its competitive edge to lure businesses and keep jobs here. I don't want to see an economic disaster happen before we do anything about it. A freshman economics major will tell you that higher taxes and fees drive business costs higher, and few will stay around when there are more business friendly states competing for these jobs."

-- Assemblyman Joe Pennacchio

DECLINE IN JOB GROWTH CONTRADICTS NATIONWIDE TREND

NEW JERSEY'S ANTI-BUSINESS CLIMATE WORSENING IN WAKE OF HIGH TAX BURDEN, HEALTHCARE COSTS

Assemblyman Joe Pennacchio is concerned that New Jersey will lose valuable job growth during a trend of national expansion and is calling on the Legislature to address the issue. While the national economy has added 727,000 jobs since May, New Jersey has remained stagnant - even losing 2,200 jobs last month, according to the Council of Economic Advisers.

"Recently, the Legislature has adopted policies that prevent business growth in New Jersey by enacting too many regulations, fees, and tax increases that hurt their operations," said Pennacchio, R-Morris and Passaic. "If we do not act to reverse this trend, our economy will flounder, and our government will lose valuable sources of living for New Jerseyans. Business owners are very concerned that they cannot stay competitive in New Jersey while other states are offering lower taxes, less regulations and more development opportunities."

The chairman of the state Council of Economic Advisers, Rutgers economist Joseph Seneca, said in today's The Record, "These are very disappointing numbers, coming at a time when national job growth has been quite solid ... this is continuing evidence that the NJ economy is treading water."

Last year, New Jersey added 46,000 jobs. This year, the state is on track to add about 20,400 - roughly less than half of last year's gain. Seneca stated, "What's needed is significant attention at the highest level of government to growing the economy."

Pennacchio has been calling on state leaders to focus on this problem for some time. "New Jersey is losing its competitive edge to lure businesses and keep jobs here," he commented. "I don't want to see an economic disaster happen before we do anything about it. A freshman economics major will tell you that higher taxes and fees drive business costs higher, and few will stay around when there are more business friendly states competing for these jobs."

Furthermore, the council reported that the state lost 2,200 jobs in October. Pennacchio noted, "At a time when store owners usually hire additional help for the busy holiday season, we see a decline in jobs. The red flags can't be more obvious, but the recent administration stay silent and ignore the issue. This is very alarming. We must act decisively and swiftly to avert more deterioration."

The report noted that the biggest job loss was in the trade, transportation and utilities sector, where job weakness in clothing stores and other retailers contributed to the poor numbers.

For more information, contact:
Assemblyman Joe Pennacchio / 973-984-0922
Assembly Republican Office / 609-292-5339

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