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July 2016 the Gazette Newspaper - PAGE 1 July 2016 The Gazette Newspaper - PAGE 1 Newspaper for Carlstadt • E. Rutherford • Hasbrouck Heights • Little Ferry • Lodi • Moonachie • Rutherford • Teterboro • Wood-Ridge Published Monthly. Issued the fi rst week of the month. Distributed via U.S. Postal Service and available at select locations. Every issue is FREE online in PDF format at: www.The-Gazette-Newspaper.com RSS feed available. VOL. 13, No. 7 July 2016 Never Forget The price of freedom is cannot be measured. It can only be illustrated in a collection of narratives. On Veterans Day, we recognize those millions that served, came home, resumed their interrupted lives. Their experiences infl uenced and strengthened the fabric of our society. On Memorial Day, we recognize those who shed blood and died for freedom’s ideals. How does one refl ect on that incalculable loss? Men and women whose lives were unfulfi lled dreams, Gold Star moms who live with the vacuum and society’s lost contributions. Those who served strive to keep the memory alive. They have a deeper appreciation that freedom is not free, and that red, white and blue is not a casual Postal Patron decoration. It’s a heavy burden. A privilege to carry. A legacy to be treasured. Event Library Community Veterans Moving People, Places Police & Fire Calendar Bookends Scrapbook Salute Wall and Things Department News Pages 2-11 Pages 12-13 Pages 14-17 Pages 18-21 Page 22 Pages 23-27 Pages 32-35 PAGE 2 - The Gazette Newspaper July 2016 Rutherford Fireworks Celebration Rutherford Borough Offi cials announced the return of fi re- works to the Borough on Friday, July 1, 2016, at Memorial Park. VOTED BEST IN BERGEN Activities start at 7 p.m. with music and food vendors, followed by the 9:15 p.m. presentation of fi reworks. Inclement weather: next clear day. 2015 WINNER Residents intending to attend the fi reworks celebration are reminded that no coolers, back packs, pets, alcoholic beverages and fi reworks, including sparklers, are allowed at the celebration. Lawn chairs, blankets and portable seating permitted. Limited port-a-john facilities will be available. Residents should access the Borough’s web site at www.rutherford-nj.com for updates and possible cancellation of the event, prior to head- FAMILY OWNED AND MANAGED ing to the celebration. ### TOWEL SERVICE * STEAM ROOMS GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES Rutherford Annual Baby Parade PERSONAL TRAINING * PILATES The 85th Annual Baby Parade will take place on the 4th of July from 10 to 11 a.m. in Lincoln Park. Check-in is at 9:30 a.m. In case of rain, event will move to 55 Kip Center. Join now and Rutherford residents, ages newborn through 5 years old, are STUDENT welcome to participate in this adorable Rutherford tradition. add a family member Residents wishing to participate in the contest portion of SpringMEMBERSHIPS the parade are encouraged to decorate their child’s stroller, bike, wagon, etc., with patriotic or other themes. Parents are also Savings!NOW AVAILABLE! encouraged to have their children dress for the role. This is a FREE wonderful community event that showcases the artistic talent $0 Enrollment of parents and the incredible cuteness factor here in Rutherford Join with an ELITE membership children. $34.95 and add a BASIC membership for a family member The Grand Prize winner will receive a $100 Savings Bond. Runners-up will receive $50 Savings Bonds. FREE Registration forms to participate in the parade will be ac- *With 12 Month Commitment cessible on the Borough website: www.Rutherford-NJ.com or With Coupon only. Expires 4/15/168/15/16 available in the Rutherford Rec offi ce. Event sponsored by The Rutherford Recreation Department. For additional information, call 201-460-3015. ### Lyndhurst Observatory Now Open After being closed for re- 13, 20, and 27; and August 3, pairs, the NJ Sports and Ex- 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 8:30 to position Authority reopened 10:30 p.m., weather permitting. the William D. McDowell Ob- To access the observatory servatory, located in DeKorte telescope, a visitor must be Park, to the public for free able to climb 25 steps in spiral stargazing through its 20-inch formation. diameter mirror, research- For more information go grade telescope. The summer to: http://www.njsea.com/njmc/ viewing sessions are Wednes- pdfs/general/2016-observatory- day evenings June 29, July 6, summer-schedule-3.pdf ### Summer Fun! Are your kids ready for a boatload of excitement? Join us for our 2016 VBS - Ocean Commotion Monday - Friday August 8th through 12th at 6:30pm for children in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade Children will learn about how Noah stood for God during the time of the Great Flood as they enjoy songs, crafts, games, goodies, and dramas. You can register online at www.biblebaptist.net or at the church on Sunday, July 24th, 31st Established 1954 Sam Papasavas, RPh • Linda Stumper, RPh and August 7th after each service. Bible Baptist Church 450 Blvd., Hasbrouck Heights • 201-288-0404 • Fax 201-393-0859 31 Passaic Avenue - Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 Open 7 days: Mon. - Fri.: 9 am - 9 pm • Sat.: 9 am - 5 pm • Sun.: 9 am - 2 pm 201 288-4139 July 2016 The Gazette Newspaper - PAGE 3 Team Brody’s Sea Creatures Walk for Autism On Sunday, May 22, 2016, raiser and awareness walk Ridge Fire Department for be- Team Brody’s Sea Creatures supported Autism Speaks. The ing one of the sponsors of the took part in the Autism Speaks event featured entertainment, walk and for the donation. Walk at MetLife Stadium. resource fair, child-friendly After the walk, the team According to Lauren activities, etc. An estimated held a get together at the fi re- Bergner, “about 50 people 10,000 attended. house for refreshments provid- joined the team and many Registered walkers who ed by several local businesses. Wood-Ridge residents walked raised $150 received a 2016 “Having a child with Au- for my 2 year old Brody from Walk T shirt. The 1.5 mile walk tism is very tough, but with all Wood-Ridge who has Autism.” started at 1 p.m. the support it makes it easier! It Proceeds from the fund- Lauren thanked The Wood- takes a Village!” said Bergner. ### Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Merendino Realty Home Sales • Rentals • Residential • Commercial 236 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 • www.bhhsMerendinoRealty.com 201-288-4222 Free Home Value Analysis • List your home or business with us Call For Appointment ... Any Time • Open 7 Days A Week To Better Serve You REDUCED GARFIELD EAST RUTHERFORD LODI Storefront Deli Business 2 Family Police Chief for a Day Butcher/Deli Established 5 BR, 4F Baths Plus two (1 BR Apts) Equipment Included $469,000 On Friday, June 3, 2016, other “Chiefs for a Day” for a $319,000 $59,000 L. Agent: A. Zefi retti Bergen County Sheriff Mi- group photo on the steps of the chael Saudino was joined by Bergen County Justice Center two dozen local and county in Hackensack and a full police law enforcement agencies to motorcade to the Venetian in participate in the Sixth Annual Garfi eld, where all the recipi- Bergen County “Chief for a ents were celebrated. Day” celebration. There was a DJ with live “Chief for a Day” is de- music, clowns making toys signed to brighten the lives of out of balloons and a funny- local children with chronic face photo booth. The keynote GARFIELD HASBROUCK HEIGHTS RUTHERFORD health conditions. speaker at the event was Ste- 2 Family 1 Family 1 Family The inspirational program phen Baker, “The Touchdown 5 BR, 3F/1H Baths 4 BR, 3F/1H Baths 5 BR, 2F/1H Baths $489,000 $659,000 $464,000 provides children and their Maker.” Each chief received a L. Agent: G. LoBue L. Agent: S. Zottarelli families with a behind-the- plaque commemorating their scenes look at the inner work- participation as 2016 “Chief ings of law enforcement. for a Day.” Lincoln Elementary School This year’s honorary Po- student Jack Oettinger was lice Chiefs ranged in age from Hasbrouck Heights’ Police 6 to 15 years old and were "Chief for a Day." sponsored in our area by the Donning an offi cial Police following: Carlstadt (Isaiah Chief uniform, Chief Oettinger O’Leary), East Rutherford was picked up by HHPD Chief (Vanessa Uribe-Garcia), Gar- LODI HASBROUCK HEIGHTS LODI Michael Colaneri. Following fi eld (Humberto Portal), Has- 2 Family 1 Family 1 Family a school security check, Chief brouck Heights (Jack Oet- 5 BR, 3F Baths 5 BR, 3F Baths 3 BR, 4F Baths Oettinger toured Hasbrouck tinger), Moonachie (Jacob In- $549,900 $672,000 $399,900 L. Agent: V. Viola, R. Boscarino L. Agent: S. Zottarelli L. Agent: Aida Signorile Heights Police Headquarters oue), North Arlington (Dante then proceeded to Borough Basciano), Rutherford (Jack Each offi ce is independently owned & operated • We speak: Spanish, Italian & Portuguese Hall for the Oath of Office. Boylan) and Wallington (Ame- MEMBER: New Jersey MLS • Garden State MLS • Hudson County MLS A member of the franchise system of BHH Affi liates, LLC Then Chief Oettinger joined lia Rowniewski). ### PAGE 4 - The Gazette Newspaper July 2016 It was a fun time at the St. Francis de Sales Church Street Festival May 27 through May 29, 2016 with rides, games of chance, entertainment, 50-50. Revelers feasted on traditional Ital- ian, Spanish, Portuguese food, as well as seafood and zeppoli. ### EXCLUSIVE GRANITE Marble • Granite • Quartz Designers • Fabricators • Installers The full-service stone craftsmen at Exclusive Granite provide superior gran- ite, marble and quartz design, fabrication and installation services. 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