United Teletech Financial Federal Credit Union (UTF) and the New Jersey Credit Union League (NJCUL) recently announced the winners of the 2008- 09 statewide credit union scholarship program. UTF’s top ranking students Rajat Verma and Harsha Ayyala, both of Freehold High School, Freehold Borough, were each awarded $500 scholarships to the universities of their choice. Verma will be attending Northwestern University this fall, while Ayyala has chosen The College of New Jersey. A small reception was held to honor the winners on July 8 at UTF’s newest location on Route 9 in Marlboro. The awards were presented by Ruth Ann Kluin, chairman of the United Teletech Financial Board of Directors, Ron S. Amar, director of sales at UTF, and Randy Pietsch, Marlboro branch manager. United Teletech Financial is a notfor profit credit union serving members in central New Jersey. For more information, visit www.utfinancial.org.
A. Bailey Plumbing and Heating, providing local service to seven counties across central New Jersey, has been honored by the nation’s No. 1 publication exclusively serving the plumbing and mechanical contracting industries. Plumbing & Mechanical Magazine (PM) has selected A. Bailey’s service vehicle, immediately recognizable by its giant, brightly colored smiley face, as its July Truck of the Month.
Christopher Bailey, owner and master plumber, said it was an honor to be chosen. He said that PM magazine is a major industry publication with thousands of subscribers, and only 12 vehicles are chosen each year to receive this distinction.
The article cites the company’s fast response times, free estimates seven days a week, as well as the staff’s commitment to friendly, helpful service as aligning with the company’s “happy” look and philosophy.
A. Bailey Plumbing and Heating is a full-service plumbing, heating, sewer, and drain cleaning company serving Monmouth, Mercer, Middlesex, Ocean, Union, Somerset and Burlington counties.
Wakefern-ShopRite announced that Jonathan Nagel of Manalapan is a recipient of the David M. Silverberg Scholarship offered by the Wakefern-ShopRite Scholarship program. The award, which gives Nagel $2,000 for his undergraduate studies, is named after a former president of Wakefern Food Corporation. Nagel will attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he will pursue a degree in veterinary medicine. He graduated from Manalapan High School and is a member of the National Honor Society and the Math Honor Society. He also participated in indoor and outdoor track.
First Financial Federal Credit Union will host a free investor survival guide seminar at 6:30 p.m. July 22 at its Freehold branch, 3338 Route 9 south, in the Barclay Square shopping center, Freehold Township. Topics of discussion will include investment issues in the current market, long-term investing, the bear market, the role of behavioral finance and overcoming challenges and investment vs. investor returns. Credit union membership is not required to attend. To register, go to the Internet website at http://www.firstffcu.com /home/spec/seminars.
Anderson and Collins Inc. (ACCRINC), an independent clinical research site dedicated to full-service care, is looking for volunteers for its clinical trials. Trials that are available now are: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; migraine; menstrual migraine; osteoporosis; fibromyalgia; and hypertension and flu vaccine, according to Melissa Cardillo, vice president.
ACCRINC has been in operation in the central New Jersey area for more than 14 years.
The research facility, founded by registered nurse Marcia Collins in 1995, works in collaboration with pharmaceutical company sponsors and Contract Research Organizations (CRO) to conduct clinical drug studies for various illnesses, as well as wellness and vaccine trials.
Investigational medications or approved drugs seeking an added indication are tested on participants who meet the criteria for the specific study.
All medical expenses related to the study, such as the physician’s time, the participant’s blood work and medication, are rendered free of charge, and eligible participants are compensated for their time and travel.
Volunteers who do not qualify for a clinical trial will be kept on the company’s database for future trials. The research firm’s Internet website is www.accrinc.com. For more information, call 732-287-5130.
The Provident Bank Foundation has donated $2,500 to the Monmouth County Arts Council, Red Bank, to help cover production costs for its biannual magazine, which covers several arts organizations countywide. MCAC distributes and mails approximately 12,000 copies of the glossy X.it, which features photography and graphic design throughout its 40 pages. X.it publicizes work for groups such as The Arc of Monmouth, which showcases work by its clients at the Freehold Raceway Mall’s Red Horse Gallery, a permanent exhibition space dedicated to promoting the artistic talents of New Jersey residents with disabilities.
The Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce will conduct a Business Before Hours networking event from 8-9:30 a.m. July 28 at Sam’s Club, 320 W. Main St., Freehold Township. Bring business cards. Admission: $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Details: 732-462-3030.
The Goddard School of Morganville, 50 Route 520, will host an open house ice cream social on Aug. 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The open house will feature many activities, including face painting and a clown. All are welcome to attend. Details: 732-617-8181.
The Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce golf outing will be held Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. at the Pine Barrens Golf Club, Jackson. For more information, call 732- 462-3030 or visit the Internet website at www.greatermonmouthchamber.com.