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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Funding found for Teterboro study Township observes By Michelle Rosa Rayfoeck Municipal Committee, at the Columbus Day NEWS Eon OR NJMC meeting alter the money All municipal offices in the was appropriated. "We have some Township of Lyndhursl will he people who are direct!) affected, closed on Monday. Oct. 13. in AREA — Organizations have and they need that information observance ol Columbus Da\. been formed and legislators lobbied immediately." Trash and recycling will be over the years to locate the funding Also on Sept. 29. the NJMC picked up as scheduled for this necessary lo conduct a comprehen- passed a resolution setting aside the day. sive, independent study to deter- 23-acre Teterboro Woods, located mine exactly what environmental along the eastern boundary of impact Teterboro has on surround- Halloween party at Teterboro Airport in Moonaehic. as ing communities. The pieces at last open space, effective I > preventing Lyndhurst firehouse seem to be falling into place, since any further expansion ot the airport The Ladies Auxiliary of the the Sept. 16 announcement that the in that direction. A one mile pedes- Lyndhurst Volunteer hire Port Authority of and trian trail will he huilt through Department will host its annual would provide Halloween party on Saturday. remediated wetlands on this prop- $350,000 toward the study. On erty. The trail, which will include Oct. 25. at the firehouse on Sept. 29. ihe New Jersey Dclafield Avenue Festivities picnic tables and a pedestrian Meadow lands Commission bridge, will be Located within close will begin at S p.m.. featuring (N'JMC) passed a resolution appro buffet, fountain drinks and proximity to the New Jersey dessert, and costume pn/es. priating another $150.{MH). bringing Aviation Hall of Fame in Teterboro. the total lo $5

were remanded to Bergen Coui i debris al ihc side ol ihc road [XI. Mike Failace went through h, Jail. 'Save the Taxpayers' Tour continues ha.", found paperwork with a RUTHERFORD name and .1 house number and Police CDS was able In trace il 10 a house in Kearnv which had recently under- On Sept. 30 at 12:15 a.m ^ issjuhly Paul DiGaetano gone renovations. The homeown- Felician College Security callci er reported lh.il he had hired 10 report that several students files someone 10 dispose ol ihe debris, were believed to have been smok & Richard J. Di Lascio and Failace was able 10 locate ing marijuana in a dormiion LYNDHURST room. The marijuana had been Warrants lhal person Angel A\ila. 26. 01 [odi was arrested and cited lor disposed of by the time police On Sept. 30. a 40 year-old arrived, but the odor was in the New York Avenue man was improper disposal ol solid waste, which is a disorderly persons room, and everyone admitied 1, arrcsled on outstanding warrants, having been smoking it. Six pen and additionally charged with offense, as well as illegal dump- ing on public property, which is a pie were laken into custody: the possession of stolen properly. He female resident of the dorm. aj.v was turned over to Fort Lee. the violation ..I township ordinance. He was released on summons. 18 from Jersey City; a pair of Is municipality where he owed the and 19-year-old brothers from most money In learning his Mountain Way in Rutherford: a whereabouts, police also devel- NORTH ARLINGTON 19-year-old West Newell Avenue oped information that he was in Possession man; an 18-ycar-old Riverview possession of a stolen bicycle, On Sept. 26 al 6:02 a.m.. Sgt. Avenue man; and an 18-year-ok! which was recovered for its Scott Lewis and Officer David Edgcwood Place man. All wen Rutherford owner. Ryan responded to Wilson cited for being under the influ- MVA Middle School on a report ot a ence of a controlled dangcrotK On Sept. 29 at I p.m.. a Dodge person sleeping in a car in the substance, and all were released driven hy a 44-year-old school parking lot Found sleep- on summons. Bloomlield. Ct.. man (raveling ing inside a vehicle were a 24- west on the Route 17 service road year old Harrison woman and a Theft ran Ihe stop sign and struck a 26-year-old North Arlington man. On Sept. 29 al 12:22 p.m.. an Honda driven by a Kcarny man Ihe officers detected signs of employee of Macagna-Diflih with his wife and two sons, ages recent narcotics use. A set ol Funeral Home on Ames Avenue "works' - a spoon and needle ol reported that an unknown person Pictured, left to right: Rich DiLascio, Assembly Republican Leader Paul DiGaetano and 14 and 1. The Dodge then hit ;i curb and went down an embank ihe type used lo cook and inject had entered the business and Republican Senate candidate John Kelly. merit. The driver of Ihe Dodge heroin - and two folds of heroin stolen her purse from inside the hallway closet. opened the ceremony by taking Jim able," stated DiLascio. received summonses for the stop were found on Ihe woman's per- LYNDHURST - The Vehicle Break-In Republican candidates in McGreevey to task" over the "Jim McGreevey and his sign and lor having no registra son, along with six credit cards in Legislative District 36 addressed Xanadu project in (he Democratic colleagues in the tion or insurance paperwork in his another name. In piaslic bags on On Sept. 19 at 6 a.m.. the g;.s more than 150 local residents at an Meadowlands and the traffic prob- Senate and Assembly are trying to possession Ihe floor, police found video station al Union Avenue and outdoor re cc pi ion near the lems that Jhis plan is expected to ram this project down our throats Dumping games from KB Toys, along wilh Chestnut Street reported thai a l.yndhutsi Republican biin^ to the community. without a clear plan to bring tight On Sepl. Ml conservation offi- several KB Toys gill cards, and 1988 Ford low truck had had w- Organisation on Saturday, Sept. 27. 'Living in Lyndhurst, working rail and new roads to the cers from the New Jersey several new music CDs. passenger window smashed. H* This slop marks ihe continuation in Lyiulhurst. and raising a family Meadowlands." Meadowlands Commission The man admitted to having ignition cylinder removed and its of the "Save ihc Taxpayers" Tour, in Lyndhursi. I know alt too well "Not only do we demand thai reported an incident of illegal stolen the cards from a purse in a steering column damaged. which takes (he issues right to the what traffic could be like during a there is a clear and effective trans dumping at 1535 Valley Brook shopping carl al ShopRite in football game al the stadium. This portation plan for Xanadu, but we Ave.. near the Mazzocchi work Byram. The stolen credit cards voters in every municipality in the U district, project is expected to bring game want to make sure that the taxpay- she. Between 4 p.m. on Sept. 2 had been used to buy the KB mer Lyndhui st resident and day traffic to the area every day of ers of this district are not stuck and 9:30 a.m. Sept. 30, someone chandisc and Ihe CDs. The man Assembly candidate Rich DiLascio the week and that's not accept- with the bill," said DiLascio had left several bags of what was charged with receiving mov- appeared to be construction able properly {the proceeds of a theft, i.e.. the CDs and other mer- chandise) and possession ol di£t stolen credit cards. The woman Private Leesorw Council considers citizen requests for space was charged with possession of Accordion [> Key Board (,» Drums heroin and paraphernalia. Bail 580 Kearny Ave. Kearny [ices in ihe borough. "A dog park Scherba also volunteered to help The borough has applied for a was set al $I5.(XX) each, and both By Michelle Rosa Raybeck out in any way he could when it $100.000 New Jersey Livable NLWS EDITOR would probably be used more than 991-2233 any other recreational facility. comes time to design and build Communities Gram for each pro People walk ihcir dogs three times Rutherford's skale park. jecl. but no answer has yet been RUTIIKKFOKI) — Two a day. Ki^ln now, I tell the owners "A couple of my friends and I received. "We expect to hear When you need a intriguing proposals placed by resi- of my ovcrweighl patients to take went to a meeting in July and before the end of the year." dents before the mayor and council ihein to Seeaucus or Hawthorne," talked to the mayor about .1 skale McPherson said. last summer would require munici- Dr. Briganti said. park. She's been sending us e mails 'The Rutherford Youth GOOD ... pal space to be set aside tor spe- "We commend RDOG. They've all summer." Scherba saul in .1 later Advisory Council thought we cialized uses — namely, an off- put together a lively group with an interview. They printed out copies should lake steps lo build a skate Anthony J. Riposta, Esq. leash dog run and a skate park. The interesting proposal, and presented of a guide published online by the park at Wall Field, but we have lo CERTIFIED CIVIL TRIAL ATTORNEY mayor and council agree that these us with some very useful informa- Skate Park Association of Ihe do that without impinging on our proposals would bring long-term tion," McPherson said. United Stales of America ability to hold both soccer and little COUNSELLOR AT LAW benefits to the borough as a whole; While everyone agrees the dog (SPAUSA). "There's pictures from league practices ihe re," Call Today For a FREE Consultation but finding the appropriate space run is a nice idea, residents and Ohio, where they're putting in, not Councilman Bruce Bartlett said. without creating crowded condi- elected officials recognize thai wilh a real skate park, but a park where "There's a misconception that Wall (201) 991-0067 . ^ lions-will be n special challenge. multiple demands on every avail- skaters can go." Scherba said it's Field is underutilized." 432 Ridge Rd. N. Arlington, NJ ••The problem is, if we put il on able patch ol grass in ihc borough, modeled on Love Park in Bartlelt noted that a temporal} one place, arc we taking away from pets may fall to the bottom of the Philadelphia, which was popular inline skating rink is placed in the existing programs?" Mayor list ol groups |o accommodate. wilh skaters for a long lime parking lot at Memorial Field each Medical, Surgical & Diagnostic Service* Bcrnadetlc McPherson said. She "II we gel a dog park, can we because of its walls, ramps, railings winter, but there are obvious Dogs. Cats. Br*. Ferrett. ExofcArmnfe saiil the borough engineers are gel a quad and ilirthike park, too?" and stairways, bul where skate- weather constraints wilh thai, and working on finding suitable loca- quipped athletic coach Michael boarding is now prohibited. once the warm weather sports start Rutherford Animal Hospital, RA. tions for both proposals. Paskas. "Ryan's been very active, get- up again, the parking lot is needed. NM L. Botbw. OVM. DABVP "II we have to choose between ting up and speaking at the meet- The Rutherford Inline Skating Bonn* Cart In Cunpenon Arm* Mtdan* Office VT**» By Appointment A Place for the Dogs kids and animals. I have lo go with ings and work sessions. Association would like to sec a per- Loredana Briganti. DVM 24 Hr. Emergency Coverage An organization known as the (he kids," said Iran McCarthy. Councilwoman (Martha) Lozada, manent one with a cover on it," Alan Pomannz. MS. DVM HouwCafe Rutherford Dog Owners Group who's the liaison to recreation, said Bartlett said. "It's bee.n on the table Chriitophw Grant, MS. OVM MePliei son said Rutherford Howard Silbomwn. VMO Eve* Sat Appte Available (RDOCi) was formed to advocate included the dog run in its recent they should keep coming. The for the six years I've been on the for an off-leash dog run in in a proposal he tore the Bergen County mayor's been in touch by e-mail all council. There were a lot of things community which prohibits dogs in 201-W-4I11 Open Space Committee. The com- summer. I take a bunch of boys to lhat needed to he done wilh our 755 Ruthwford Avenue Rutherford its parks. RDOG researched fund miltee is considering Rutherford's Ihe meetings." said Betty Scherba. other recreation spaces, so that now ing options, proposed management proposal to acquire the abandoned Ryan's mother. "They started a we're able to look at other issues ' Visit u* on the Web at www.raho.com strategies and suggested possible CSX Railroad property alongside petition, and they have more than The borough has applied for locations. The group's first meet- Brie Avenue between the Passaic 300 names on il. They haven't Green Acres funding to build the ing, when it named officers and River and Jackson Avenue. It turned it in to the council yet. I'd rink, but Green Acres may not even a liaison with the segment of would be converted into a trail for like to not have to drive them alt allow a covered rink. "It's compli- The Bogle Agency, Inc. the community that does not own pedestrians and bicyclists, she said. over the place so they can skale. cated, but the nutshell explanation dogs, was held Sept. 17 at the "They were intrigued by our idea They go to RexPlcx in Kli/.abeth. is that they view anything enclosed 300 Stuyvesant Avenue Nereid Boat Club. At the Sept. 23 of carving the dog park out of that there's one in Pompton Lakes, one as a structure on open space,'1 Lyndhurst, N.J. 07071 Council meeting, citizens voiced land." The Open Space grant appli- in Clifton. In Manasquan down the McPherson said. their support. Phone 201-939-1076 Fax 201-507-5394 cation requires that the borough shore, there's a nice one where 1 While looking for a way to pro- "Until I had a dog, I didn't real- simultaneously apply for Green got to lie out in the sun while they vide a permanent inline rink, the Specializing in all types of insurance, ize what they do for your life," said Acres funding for their proposal. skated." engineer is also looking into, the Personal, Commercial, Industrial, Beth Fabio. of Riverside Avenue. McPherson said it's an eight- or "Skateboards are prohibited in possibility of creating a facility that "I travel to Hohoken and other nine-month process to get the nec- the Downtown Business District, can also serve skateboarders. "It Health and Life towns to give her Ihe exercise and essary approvals, and then once the and we have been trying to find a may be possible to provide a flat www.bogleagency.com socialization she needs. Walking funding is seemed, the property can space for it in the past year, espe- surface for inline skaters and ramps with a leash isn't enough. I feel for be acquired from the railroad com- cially since we started receiving e- and things for the skateboarders, or elderly dog owners who can't drive pany thai owns it. mails from Mr. Scherba." said even build a convertible facility so far." McPherson. where the ramps and pipes can be q the. fxEXTEat Brenda Izzo of Clark Court Seeking a Space for Skaters "I grew up in Rutherford. When moved on and off," McPherson moved to Rutherford a year ago Also al the Sept. 23 meeting, a 1 was his age, we had the Tamblyn said. from , where she formal proposal for a skate plaza Field Civic Center, which was an "The council has been unani- says dog parks are everywhere and was presented to the mayor, coun- organized hangout. They don't foster a strong sense of community. mous on this — the borough did Free to Future Bride* cil and engineer by 13-year-old have that anymore. The kids are all not own an appropriate space for Mazur s Bakery SlOliitlCCTtificoie plus Bridal Book "People come to the park to watch Ryan Seherba. a Pierrepont School on Park Avenue, and things can 323 Ridge Road Lyndhurst (ViOvalmt Wt specialize in the dogs play," she said. "We self- these proposals, so it is necessary eighth grader speaking for a group happen. I hope this can happen in a to acquire the property somewhere. SpcdaJHagtaTitr Honeymoon Trips! Give us a call or police. Dog owners are very con- of young local skateboarders who couple of years so Ryan gets to Wedding Cikei ser us in ptrstm: scientious." This is not something that can be need a space where they are wel- enjoy it, but if not. it'll help the done overnight," said Bartlett. We tuggot on appointment m4t»o Veterinarian Laura Briganti come to skate. 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Me was turned NORTH ARLINGTON - A Belmount Avenue and Bond Place. over to North Arlington, where he man « ho allegedly rohhed a cab Cole reportedly instructed the dri- was charged additional!) with dmci .H knifepoint, gave the ver to pull to the curb and, placing armed rohben and possession of a motk-\ hack and ihcn took it again a knife against the driver's throat. weapon with unlawful intent u hen he yot \\ here he was going, took his money. A brief struggle "With a continuous event like was in custody last week. Daniel ensued, during which the driver this, one of the prosecutors' offices Cole. 5 1. of North Arlington, was was able to fight Cole off. Cole will take the whole case and prose charged with armed robbery in returned the driver's money and cute it together, out ol fairness to Nonli Vrlington and with theft in instructed him to drive back to East the accused, to allow lor bettei Easi Newark, both arrests stem- Newark. continuity." said North Arlington miny Irom ihe same incident. Around the intersection of Police Del. l.t. Louis Ghione. "The Passaic Avenue and Central in East Bergen County and Hudson Count) Newark. Cole allegedly took SS> prosecutors' offices will coinmuni Public meeting from the driver again, this time eate with each other and decide without using the knife. Cole lied, who will handle it." NORTH ARLINGTON - The and the driver pursued him on foot. North Ulmgton School District will conduct a self-assess mem in special education in preparation tor monitoring h> the New Jersey ENJOY Stale Department of Education Photo by JoAnn Merklinghaus during the 2004 OS school year. A SPECIAL This H-lt assessment will examine Site of old ShopRite property on Valley Brook Avenue in Lyndhurst. 15 areas ol special education COLUMBUS PAY eesslul redevelopment plans taking long been stalled, such as the con rcquiiciiK'iiis .uul will assist the By Michelle Rosa Rayfoeck distil*, i to identify areas ol CELEBRATION shape in Rutherford. East struction of a new train station at NEWS EDITOR imprmetiK'in thai go beyond state Rutherford, C'arlsiadt. Maple wood. Veterans Plaza by New Jersey requirements Rahwav. Metuchen, Red Bank and Transit. A 500-space parking lot GRUPPO FOLKLORISTICO INTERNAZIONALE LYNDHt RST - Plans u> iranv Malawan. just to name the few was created for it. and those spots I lie special education depart form the heart ol Lyndhurst's HUM he'd toured personally. now lie mostly unused. NJ Transit mem will hold a public meeting tor ness district into a thriving transit Vacant since W9S, this property was supposed to handle the project, the North Arlington School village ma\ soon W resurrected, sits at the center of the planned but funding ran dry years ago. Coninuiml\ to provide information 'O PsEVOTAPOPOLO and the I on g - v ac an I to r me r Transit Village, which stretches Guida indicated that the developer regarding then feelings about spe- FROM ANCRI (SALERNO/NAPLES) ShopRite site al the corner ol easi io Stuvvesant Avenue, west to al the ShopRite site may be willing cial education programs in the dis Valley Brook and Pine ma\ he the Ridge Road and north to Lake tti enter into an agreement to (net on lucsdavOct. 14 at 7 p.m.. catalyst. The Township Avenue. The Transit Village pro finance the construction of the sta- in the Washington School Media AT THE WILLIAMS CENTEK FOK THE An,n Commission took an important step Center posal includes Veterans Pla/a. tion for NJ Transit. RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY in the process on Oct. I. when they where ihe redevelopment of the old The antiquated Kingsland and This meeting is intended to be passed a resolution designating the Penco Chemical property featured Lyndhurst (Stuyvesant Avenue) open ended to allow communica- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2OO3 — 7.ZO PM seven-acre site as an Area in Need the construction of a state-of-the- train stations were to be closed; the tion ol as much information as TICKETS — $15.00 of Redevelopment. art ShopRite. as well as sevcial former, Guida suggested, is more possible io those charged with The declaration came alter a other stores including a craft store than a century old and could be compiling the documentation for TlCIU IS AVAIIABU. Al: comprehensive study ol the proper- and a card shop. "This was horrible designated as a historical site. The self-assessment and monitoring in FHt Wit HAMS CtNTER COD 959 J'£>3 ty was conducted b> H2M order to improve ihe overall quali- here." Guida said. "Now it's boom- latter has a street-level bar that fre- THl RDPOIMCI. IN BORO HAH OTI) 4 60 3OOO X 3156 Associates, the township planner ing." quently changes hands and has had ty ol special education in the dis- I OCAt l/NK'O CjROfPS 4^ Mayor James Guida explained thai The ShopRite site includes a a history of public safety problems trict. a developer, who will he identified strip mall that would undergo "Transit could make some of their For information, contact once the designation is approved at ( major renovations, not the least of money back if they took it down Marilyn S, BaKhaw, supervisor of SPONSORED BY the stale level, has placed a down which being the remediation of and sold the land." Guida said. special education, at 201-955- payment on the property, and the drainage procedures al the The process of securing all ihe 5250. INK RUTHLRIORD DOWNIOWN PAR.INTR.SHIP closing of the sale is contingent Laundromat on the western end of approvals, permits and funding tor upon the township's acceptance ol the mall. The mall backs onto the this long-term project has taken his redevelopment plan. train tracks, which, when the five years, but the phase involving r "Everyone" s redeveloping. Transit Village is eventually com- the central old ShopRite property We're standing on a gold mine, and pleted, will be accessible for pedes- could get underway as early as next Every Wednesday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. if we don't go forward, the town's (J\utl,ahn[) trians from both sides. year, once the developer completes I Williams Plaza - Park Ave., Rutherford going to eventually die. The towns Some important components of his purchase. that are doing this are ahead of the the Transit Village process have game." Guida said. He cited sue RUTHERFORD FARMERS' MARKET Senator Corzine supports Carlstadt Team Jersey Fresh Produce • Amish Baking • Fresh Cheeses • Pickles • Raspberries • Garden Sculptures

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Bernadette McPherson - Mayor McPherson is an attorney and Bergen County Freeholder who has strived to make the Borough of Rutherford the jewel ol southern Hergen County Her effort to secure grunt.s ;md aid for Kuihcrlord has Pictured, left to right, are Carlstadt council candidate Robert DeLeasa, mayoral candidate saved taxpayers millions of dollars. Mayor McPherson lias delivered Lorraine Joewono, U.S. Sen. and council candidate Bruce Young. three straight years of No municipal property tax increases! tance of communities having local The Democratic team promises • Married io David; 4 children. Hernadeite, Molly, David & Thomas CARLSTADT - United States • Graduate, LaSalle ('Diversity and Temple University Liv. s< IKK>l to control taxes and spending Sen. Jon Corzine recently leadership in borough hall that lis- • Former Rutherford lire Department Liaison announced his support for the tens to its residents and is sensitive through the elimination of fiscal • Parishioner, Si Mary's K< Church Carlstadt Leadership Team of to their needs and values. As one of waste and unnecessary political Lorraine Joewono for mayor and the country's leading experts in patronage positions. They will also Robert DeLeasa and Bruce Young. economic policy. Corzine is confi- fiercely guard the quality of life for candidates for council. dent that Joewono will be a strong Carlstadt residents by opposing any The senator declared his com- leader for Carlstadt and that candi- overdevelopment projects in the mitment to seeing that Democratic dates DeLeasa and Young have the middle of town. candidates are elected to local experience to bring fiscal responsi- office. He understands the impor bility to local government. Bruce Bartlett - Councilman Bartlett is a dedicated teacher and family man who has worked to ensure the safety of Rutherford residents as our Police Grandmother dies in Travers Place fire Liaison and as a member of the Fire and Emergency Management com- mittees. As the council's Community Development Liaison. Bruce has Lyndhurst ambulance to University they became aware of the fire. By Mctwto Rosa Rayback secured funding to expand the Kip Center and to improve local parks Medical Center in Newark, and They all escaped safely, and no one and sidewalks. NEWSEDTTOK then to St. Barnabas in Livingston, else was hurt. where she later died. University is Valente said that Police Officers • Married tojoann; 4 children, Brad, Lynn. Chuck & hi! and 1 grandson, Kvan LYNDHURST — Police and the area's level-one trauma hospi- Russell Albecker and John • B.S. from Seton Hall University; M.S. from Fairieigh Dickinson University fire responders were called to an tal, and St. Barnabas is renowned Giammetta rescued the victim. • Social Studies teacher at Lyndhur.st High School lor Z4 years active fire in the basement of a for burn care. At a special meeting of the • Former Football Coach, St. Mary's High School Travers Place single-family resi- The cause was under investiga- Lyndhurst Board of dence at 9:43 p.m. on Sept. 28. An tion, "But it looks like she may Commissioners on Oct. 1. Mayor 83-year-old woman, whom police have been smoking, fallen asleep James Guida sponsored a resolu- declined to name, was found on a and ignited her clothing," Valente tion to commend Firefighters Steve couch in the finished basement and said. Passamano and Brian Henning. rescued before the fire was brought The victim's daughter, son-in- "They went into that basement, dis- under control, said Lyndhurst law and grandchildren were home regarding their safety, and got her Margaret "Maura" Keyes - COUHCII \ Police DeL Cape John Valente. at the time, and called 9-1-1 when out," Guida said. Maura Keyes is a former banking executive who serves our community I She was transported by on the Rutherford Library Board of Trustees and is past President of the I Pierrepont Schodl PTA. As a founding member of (he Rutherford • Education Fouwtation, Maura helps raise money to support academic, I ERFD holds open house on Oct. 11 athletic and liwiiiiiTicurar programs in our public schools. | 'wAXT RUTHERFORD - Ever Department will be opening ititss in flghtrflflghthjyj fires(bo,, there are plentpfentyj of EAST RUTHERFORD - Ever • Married to Derek- 1 daughter, Morgan wonder what is actually involved in doors to explain new problems in other tasks to be completed in the East Rutherford Fire Department. • Attended Fairieigh Dickinson University, American Institute of Banking and I being a firefighter? Twenty years public safety and how residents can Residents are invited to come talk New York Institute of Finance I ago, the answer was simple: lights, be part of the solution. An open • 25 years of service at the Bank of New York • house will be held on Saturday, to the representatives and find out sirens, fire and water. But in how they can become involved. • •KMdent, Education First, a Rutherford community school partnership • today's world, this is no longer the Oct. II, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at ewe. As soeiety has evolved, so Station 13 located on Herman For more information, contact David Winston at 201-935-3408. bat your local fire department. Street. PMdlorbyMdMlimlodloPhnon.MM.MaMiw . For those who have no interest The East Rutherford Fire MHI • MM B MM* • mmm m MM • MB • MMM • Hi • «MB • «•» • WMH • MBS u mmmm m MI THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2003 THE LEADER OPINION Pears, berries, peaches — good picking LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

We have a beautiful pear tree in When we spent our summer at our back yard, which I am sure pn» Vineland with relatives who owned duccd ripe pears in ihc summer By Charlotte Savino a peach farm, we loved to watch LOOKING AT THE MAYOR'S OWN WORDS We never see (hnsc pc;irs because them sort out peaches - on a slant To the Editor: they ripen in the summer, JIIII I los 1 good I" eat, in baskets. We principled position" on the EnCap Golf. Inc. issue and accuses me of soms in ihc spring m we have found to he too diffi- watched them carefully as they fanning "partisan flames" on the matter Oh. really' However, our winter pc.tr trees L sorted the peaches Let's look at the mayor's own words In a political brochure being arc loaded wilh pears. They hang in J cult to use. " In later \i\irv vve went peach distributed to residents. Mr. Pitman says. 'EnCap will destroy North clusters picking from Belmar We drove to Arlington" and called the project "a scheme to build high-rise, high- We like to peel, cube and add ihe farms where you were pcrmil- density housing ... including hundreds of low-income apartments ' water to a pen ol them, sugar, un ted to pick We tilled many a bas- And a week after he wrote his letter laying claim lo a principled posi- namon or nutmeg. ;ind Lix>k ihem ket for the bottom of our refngera- tion, he was quoted on a partisan Democrat Web site saying the They are not cas\ lo peel, su we We also have J hu^'c hickory nul to break. Though the squirrels man toi ami I" gi^c (o members of the EnCap plan is "a disaster for North Arlington." don't cix>k them olten We used In iree in our hack vanl age without a nutcracker, which we lamily and Inends For the record, my position on this proposal, both as mayor and as have them for (lessen cvcr\ mphi A lew years jyn. a neighbor have tound lo be loo difficult to While poking, we gorged on a commissioner of the NJ Meadow lands Commission, has been whol- Anyone who wants some is uil Lame over to tell me lhal the use peaches that had ripened and fallen ly consistent. I believe the project deserves a fair hearing, but that it come to come and pick them Lei branches were ruining her second to the ground We were never al a also demands close and careful scrutiny And I acted on that position them ripen al home, pel soil and story porch. We hired a tree expert loss tor peaches in December immediately after EnCap contacted the borough to yellow ihey are easy lo peel Hut In ml oil ihc oflending branches. At the shore, we have some Did you ever slice peaches on request a review of its plan The matter was referred to the borough's 1 how often and tmw many can you Ik- led the cul otl pieces in our blackberry bushes in our yard We your dr> cereal or any other food' Redevelopment Authority in a very explicit resolution that required cook with a small liinnl. lo eal the yard alter I paid him. and I had to also have a wild cherry tree, Delicious with a little milk and EnCap to escrow $200,000 for the authority 10 hire experts to under- dessert? call countless times lor him to Hach year, we pick enough sugar take a comprehensive technical review of the proposal We always welcome people lo remove the unnecded hr.inches berries and wild cherries lo make When we picked the peaches. These experts include environmental engineers, planners, attorneys conic and lake some ol Ihc pears That tree is a joy to the squir jelly- we paid full price lor them At the and financial experts. They are not. as Pitman has asserted, beholden The ones on Ihe ground are usually rels Kij;ht now, they enjoy the This year, there were so lew markets. rhe> v 1 rSimuch more to EnCap The Borough of North Arlington is their client These peo- ripe - even Ihe animals know that hickory nuts on the tree so that our berries and cherries, we did not We thoui.•hi nl going peach ple are tops in their fields, and the> are asking the very tough and because some ol tin- pears are hi! linni .mil back port-lies are littered have enough lo make jelly. We picking (hi . Sli miner, but (he detailed questions that Pitman claims arc not being addressed. ten with the empu shells lhat they simply picked the few berries and weather w.i>. tut) rainy and foggy. So who is really fanning partisan tlames here'.' Look at the record An elderlv lady once asked me leave ate them. No jelly. and rx-M.hs. AC (, ould not remem and the answer is readily apparent: Russell Pitman has totally dema- for a laddei She wanted to ilimh They hide nuts in ihe lawn for Our grape vines in our back her where tin.• Oft hards were. They pogucd and fear mongcrcd this issue at even turn. and yet hei pe.us Irom llic tiee We Ihe winter In the spring, you can yard this year did poorly. We were advertise m ilie loial paper, and we In his letter Pitman also distorted the issue of negotiations between could not Jfive hei a laddei see holes on our lawn where the never able to pick a whole bunch ol Liiiild h.i\e i •ilk- il and found out the BCUA and New York to accept the city's garbage We were total- My SISUI olien drove hei home squirrels are loolunj.1 lor the nuts grapes, which we usually do how to gel there, but we were too ly opposed to that initiative hx'ally and were fully aware that then wilh a h.iy ot pens loo heavy to they hid A bad produce year' l,i/\ ptclened t" sit on the porch County Executive Pat Schuber stood readv lo veto an\ BCl'A agree- carry We do tint eal ihc nuts our- and do nothing' How la/y can you ment lo take city waste. We also vigorously fought all ol the other selves, though they are good eal unacceptable uses proposed for the Meadow lands, including an incin- ing. because the shells are too hard erator ash landfill, a sludge processing facility and a county jail. There's a time to fight and there is a tune 10 negotiate The EnCap proposal should at very least become the subject of earnest and hard- nosed negotiations. To use it as nothing more than a political drum to beat your message on is irresponsible Hollowing such a blindly parti- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR san path will condemn North Arlington to decades more ol solid waste. Given the choice between golt courses, nature trails and homes - or a future of more and more garbage - people might well choose the MAYOR PROUD OF HIS COMMITMENT Money Go?" Oct. 2. 2IXH) All ot the hosi lees K i ei\ed by ihe borough 1 hrsl option. Al the very least, Ihcv would surely want lo give this To the Kditoi lor solid waste processing beginning in 1 >K*S h.i .c been used to offset opportunity a long, hard look I w.is born and raised in (ailsiadt, and there are lew things more taxation und make a variety ol important improu'i nents to the communi- important to me than oui community and its well being. There is no ly. Leonard R. Kaiser denying that (arlstadt is one ot the lines! municipalities in Bergen Those are the facts. However, ItK.il IX'niiH.r.t(s continue i»> adhere lo North Arlington County, and I have worked very hard to keep it lhat way. the "Bij! Lie" tactic of repeating imsinlorinalion river and over a^ain There was a period of lime, however, when our community experi- until black is white and up is down Mm lads und iiuihs arc stubborn enced a threat to our quality ol life. The Democratic administration had things. And the truth is that host fees were ne\ci "squandered" as Mr. LOTS OF THANKS FROM THE 'V allowed an explosion ol adult entertainment establishments that allowed 1-erriero and his cohorts are so lond <>1 repealing All ol these funds were To the Editor: rampant prostitution and threatened (he very thing that made Carktadt used to pay for municipal services I'sinj! lumls lor police protection. The Meadowlands Area YMCA Board of Directors and staff want the great community that it is our lamily values. programs for young people and seniors, maintaining parks and recre- to thank all the people, businesses and corporations lhat supported our When I was lust elected mayor, one ol my greatest fears was the ation facilities and the like is noi squandering third annual Golf Outing. Il was a beautiful day and a wonderful sue expansion ol these adult entertainment establishments into our residen- The 2(X>1 municipal budget males uv n| M million in host commit- cess. tial area, ami I subsequently created an ordinance that would specifically nity fees. If that's squandering, thin I'm .it I loi it. since the alternative to Thank you to all the companies that supported us and sent golfers: restrict those establishments. The sex clubs completely ignored our ordi- using these in-licu-of-taxcs revenue in tins appropriate way would be to Maychcr Lynch, LLP. Custom Homes. Kearny Federal Savings, j nance and continued operations in complete disregard to municipal law. raise taxes to homeowners by 38 points PSE&G. R. DcLuca Assoc.. Bownc Business Communication. IMfcJ Attei numerous requests to the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office for Mr. Ferricro says that taxes wouM have increased by 19 points if the Financial Services. Pinnacle. Mills Corporation. Wawcl Savings assistance in lighting these establishments and without getting any help borough had not received S5OO.OIMi in slate aid. He's right. So you have Bank. The Chadler Group. Valley National Bank. NorCrown Ban whatsoever, I lined private investigators to find the evidence that I need to wonder why the councilman Vuietl against including the state aid in and Wisselo. Where would we be without golfers? cil to hn.iUs close them down As I am sure you already know, the this year's budget. One can only assume thai he would have preferred a Thank you to all, our Hole Sponsors: VCearny Federal Sa> investigation revealed massive and blatant prostitution, as well as man- bigger tax increase to suit his poliiic.il agenda. Boiling Springs Bank. Encap (loir Holdings. PSE&G. agement connections to the (Jotti Crime Family. The Democrat s campaign litcr.nure decries the fact that property Corporation, J. Fletcher Creamer & Sons. R. DeLuca & Ass. As a result of my actions, the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office had uxes have increased since 19X7 WYII (!ucss what, lots of things have Boiling Springs Bank. Valley Bank. NJ Lenders. NorCrown Ba issued a Presentment u formal statement lhat identities a problem, out increased in the past 16 years, including the cost of municipal services, Bruce Dolin Insurance Assoc.. AW. Winkle. Maychcr Lynch, f ' lines its causes, and possibly suggests remedies) for my not informing and the county and school tax rates as well Ami that hasn't happened Anthony Scardino & Assoc.. John Gloria - Custom Homes. I his office of my decision to hire private detectives lo investigate prosti- just in North Arlington, it has happuicd all over New Jersey and is O. Savino. Esq.. Globe Marble & Granite Imports. Paramus Bmldin tution at the sex clubs. widely recognized as a statewide problnn. Supply. Dassault Falcon Jet, Bank of New York and Bcrnadctiel Contrary to the untruths being distributed by my opponent. I did not The council cut spending by ) percent in 21X13 and did so in the face McPherson. mayor and freeholder in Rutherford. Hole sponsorship is I receive a "(ensure lor improperly using taxpayer money" - this is a of increased costs for salaries, insuraiu e. sewage and other expenses so important to the success of the golf outing so. to all these compa- j complete fabrication. Furthermore, the investigation was performed at Councilman Ferriero and Mayor Pitman were challenged to identify fur nics - we couldn't have succeeded without your support absolutely no cost to the taxpayers as the cost of the investigation was ther cuts that they would advocate al several public meetings and they Thank you lo all the companies lhal donated gifts for our raffle. reimbursed ami all other expenses associated with my efforts were per- remained mute When it comes to politics. Mr Ferriero and Mr. Pitman Panasonic. Sony Corporation. Kenneth Cole. Syms. New York sonally paid lor by myself. I did not. nor have I ever broken any law, have plenty to say. But when it's time to make the difficult decisions on Giants. Valley National Bank. Vivo Risloranle. Lanni Appliance and my opponents in this election know that. matters of public policy, they have failed lo provide any input whatsoev- Center. Kearny Federal Savings. Medieval Times. Mills Corporation. It is important for me to first say that I do no! regret any of the er, and lhat is not responsible leadership Grasshopper Too Restaurant. Pepsi Bottling Group. Villa Arturo actions that I have taken. Our community was being invaded by orga- Ristoranle, Enterprise Golf Outlet. Capalbo's Gift Baskets. New nized crime-sponsored sex clubs that were proliferating within our town Susan King Jersey Devils. New Jersey Nets. New York Jets. Stingers. Gucci. Park at an unprecedented rale. Carlstadt had five such establishments, with Vice President & Orchard Restaurant. Arline Simpson Assoc.. MMW Group. Russ more slated lot opening within the residential portion of our (own. As a North Arlington Borough Council Berry Foundation, Fleet Bank, Commerce Bank and Tropicana result of my actions, 1 have eliminated three such establishments and Casino, for donating all those amazing and generous gifts - we had have stopped (heir propagation within our residential neighborhoods. A more than $3,500 in raffle prizes! BOVE ENDORSES SARLO, ASKS FOR VOTES remaining adult entertainment establishment will be forced to close due Special thanks to Panasonic for sponsoring the luncheon and To Ihe Editor: to the new Palerson Plank Road Redevelopment Project and the final Bellavia Chevrolct/Buick for (he Hole in One Sponsorship. remaining sex club will be closed within 45 days. 1 ran for school board in l.ynilhuisi. hut did not win. I am now going Thanks to our patron sponsors: H. Belli Industries. Amalgamated to endorse for Ihc District 36. I cannot honestly go with the In short, as mayor. I have a responsibility to protect our community. Bank. MMW Group. Franks' Trucks and Palisades Financial for your and if 1 had to do it over again, I would do so without hesitation. Republican. He seems to think he is belter than everyone else around him. help in supporting fund-raising efforts. I look forward to your continued support in helping lo keep our com- The Meadowlands Area YMCA is here to serve the residential and I ask all my voters who came out for me lo vote for Sarlo 1 ask all munity one that we can all be proud of. corporate communities by offering services and programs that build my friends who moved from Hudson County lo Nullcy. Lyndhursl. Rutherford and Carlstadt to come out and \ ote for Sarlo healthy spirits, minds and bodies. Our programs are designed to Will Rostman make a positive difference in the lives of the youth, adults and fami- I sal down with Paul DiGaclano and Miss Donovan to tell them my Mayor lies in our community. Supporting our YMCA is supporting your Borough of Carlstadt views. community. Ang«lo Bov« KINO RESPONDS TO COUNCILMAN'S QUESTION Lyndhurst Robin Manr To the Editor: Director of Development There is a simple answer to the question raised by Councilman Jim Meadowlands Area YMCA Ferriero in his letter to The Leader last week ("Where Did All the

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Cindy Ha»«e U Commercial Leader (Lyndhurst) John Savino Editor Publisher Q N. Arlington Leader Michelle ROM Raybeck U News Leader of Rutherford Joann Boccino Mows Editor Q Leader-Free Press (East Rutherford & Carlstadt) Business Manager JoAnn Merklinghaus Production and Design Manager I NAME Display Advertising Manager Grace Hanfcen I ADDRESS Charlotte Savino Production Assistant Classified Adi Manager I Karen |TEL Annette Savino Ann Mart* iy.CS. D'EKa t. Subscriptions Manager MM. TO Leader Newspapers, 251 Rib* toad. L>ndhuB«.NJ 07071 DEMOCRATS tional and social network for He serves as Mayor of Williams Center as with so many hut white collar criminals could be a sheet desciibing common filing FROM PAGE 1 women in the community Demarcst. having successfully other properties, they've been left involved while people arc wailing mistakes Some ihings (hat really "I've been deeply rooted in campaigned while completing his to deteriorate and were left to lor (heir hens to he recorded." Baer don't cost money (o do. hul would actually work there and care for community service, very involved second term as councilman. During clean up " said. make the olticc inn smoothly. 1 patients." in non-profits, sit on a number of his past two council terms. Carroll Carroll is also pleased with the Baer holds a Bachelor ol Arts in want lo he usei inendly." Baer She has also served on the coun- boards." Huttle said. has been liaison to the board of board's use of the Bergen County political science, from Rutgers said ty Board of Social Services and- In 1980. Huttle graduated Cum education, the recreation and envi lrupro\emcni Authority to sell of University. Livingston College Baer is .i mcinbei ot ihe New continues to serve on the Laude from Fairleigh Dickinson ronmcntal commissions and serves some county-owner property in She earned her Juris Doctorate Jersey. Penns\ 1\ .ima. IS District Community Action Program University with a B.A. in English as the borough's insurance repre- Hackensack "Our opponents never from Ringers Law SC!II. Newark and IS Supreme louri Bars and Board. She is a member of the and received state certification for sentative. During his commission read the instructions on the She studied low aid .in additional has served .is an olticer wuh \ari- Board of School Estimate at teaching. as the borough's insurance repre- Improvement Authority. It was cre- Masiers in Judicial Studies. ous prole al . She and Of her running mates. Huttle sentative, he was instrumental in ated to support Bergen Regional National Judicial College. Reno. is an Arbilraloi with the National chairs the Freeholder committees said. "We've known each other a causing Demarest to select a new Medical renter, but they're used \\ She holds a Certification in Association ol Securities Dealers for Education and Health and long time, but now we've become a health insurance carrier. This statewide the same way we're mediation from the Office ol ihe l.eclurei on Administrative I aw. Human Services. family " change resulted in a savings to the doing u We haven't seen a creative Public Advocate and Rutgers ICLE and County Bai \ssocianon "The children of Little Ferry, Huttle believes the voters will tow n of $ 180.000 while providing approach like this in 16 \ears. At Mediation (raining She earned She has been recognized as through their principal, asked us to choose her because. "I am a com- a more flexible health plan for the end ol the day. this board Otftcc ol Administrative law Certification in Divorce Mediation Outstanding First Ye.n Jaycee. look at the oversized truck traffic mitted, tireless advocate for the Demarest's employees. As a answers in ihe taxpayers." he said. Chapter. District. .uul Regional people of Bergen County. I try to Community Development repre- "At the u-ndol the day. I have lo go {'raining. She also holds Rutgers that was barreling down Liberty l'mversit\ Certification as Winner lState By laws prevented Street where the kids have to cross cut through the red tape and get the sentative. Carroll helped obtain for home .iiul look my kids in (he i:\i- women Mom competing al (he Slate between two school buildings It job done." Demarest more than $225,000 in and know I Jul the right thing." \ihi al As Level); Businesswoman ol the was a simple thing to ban truck community development grants As Securities Dealers Year. [last Bergen Business and traffic on that road, and do you Freeholder Vice Chairman Police chairman. Carroll assisted l.indu llai-r Baer said the New Jersey I.and Professional Women. Ciodmothei know what the other Freeholders Tomas Padilla the borough in obtaining more than Baei worked as a legislative id said1 They didn't want to do it Padilla was appointed to the SI 50.000 in additional funding Aide io Senate Majority Leader; Donovan, tor tardiness ol tiling P.illitindei Award; Women because they didn't want to set a Board of Freeholder on Oct. 21. Carroll has also served as chairman Aide to ( tuuiii.in Appropriations llci audits from IW io ;iK)| in I aw \ cis m Bergen Outstanding precedent - if you ban truck txaffic 2002. to fill the seat vacated by for- for the Public Buildings. Real Committee. Otlice ol Counsel Io all bill one ol those years, she was Achievement Award; Bergen on one county road, you'd have to mer Freeholder Jack Alter He Estate and Ordinance Committee Ciovernoi, VUOIIH'N in Private late This is something I want to get County league ot Women Voters do it on all of them I said, how serves on the following commit- and Management Committee Practice. lUitcn County mule ol I'd like lo loi work on Ihe television seiios about we do this one and consider tees: Bergen Communtly College He has sought to carry over this Freeholder New Jersey Slate (lung digitized and on ihe Internet." 'Surviving in Bergen County." future requests on a case-by-case (Chairmanl. Vocational Schools. success at the county level "Our AdminiNii.uue 1;1 » Judge. Baer thinks the incumbent "1 think this is a job that requires basis?" Community Action Program budget was approved in Trenton Bcrgonticld Reni Control Board showed some favoritism in han i ilk h. Huttle now serves on the Bergen ICAP). Board of Social Services. There arc Democrats and Attorney. IVpun Public Defender. dling election forms, as well It ground and interest, I teel thai my County Open Space Trust Fund Health and Human Services. Law Republicans on the board - they Fan 1 ,i« n. .Hid .i Viuon.il w.is difficult lor us to gel Iho neces background vvoiking with legisl.i Committee. and Public Safety (Chairman), and commended us. We kept a Association ol Securities Dealers lo hi tin erk tors and .is an AIJ 1 had to learn "In South Bergen. I'm very con- Organization and Internal Affairs Moody's Triple A rating, with just Arbitraloi and ihe two freeholders, (hen |vli how io budget my money, use the cerned with open space and quali (Chairman). good, sound management. We She vivo,I .i, ,i Bergen Count) lions were nol upheld because they interne!. ilo research," Baer said ty-of-life issues Tetcrboro Airport "My whole professional career inherited a $20 million deficit, bui Chanel Siud\ Commissioner loi couldn'l get (hen toiuis. she She added. "I don't have any inten is here in South Bergen, hut it's a has been serving the public 1 feel we were able to cut it without cm New Jersev Open Spaces She was charged lion ot running lor any other office county issue We went to all 70 it's a natural progression lo go into ting services " a founding lohn Haiim Trustee She wants lo make ol doc I iiist w ant this one done right" towns, and at least 15 more have elected office and continue to help As for Republican charges ol (three uwisi woikcd on ihe nienls available online, along with joined the fight in addition to the people on a larger scale." he said dishonest budgeting. Carroll con Meadow lands Man li ol Dunes original 13 in the Coalition for "I believe we have accomplished a (ended. "The dumping fees from Walkaihon w.is loiiiuling ch.tu ol Public Health and Safety." Huttle great deal and there's more to do." Overpeck will pay off the bond. the Boipeu County Viiluii.il said "We wrote to the Port He's pleased with such accom- We cut the expectations. Chances Disersii\ ( oiuinission. w .is ,i Dr. Bob Tarantino Authority and asked for their help plishments as the Passaic River are we'll exceed that, but better to Northern \ .ilk \ Red Cross funding an environmental impact Rowing Club building. "Now go in with prudent tactics than pa- Trustee, seiud ihe RS\T tRental Chiropractor they'll be able lo start providing in the sky " Scinoi VOIUMUVI I'loi'i.inn study - the hoard had said let the 518 Ridge Road • Lyndhurst taxpayers fund it It's not the lax programs - they can teach kids Carroll and his wife Debbie are B.ICI has been .HUM- in Bergen about rowing, start having competi- 23-year residents of Demarest You m

By James Dombrowski The Rutherford Bulldogs (3- different ways. Kapp ran for tiaec SPORISC'H.I MNIS1 ousted Fort Lee 25-12 and have a TDs with runs of 5 yards. 3 yards sirong chance to win a league twice. Brian also caught a 25-yard The Button Wildcats' (3-0) title. The Group 2 Dogs have gar- touchdown pass from Shawn f(KHball season is gelling (he Cats nished a nine spot in the Group 2 Flannelly and threw a 17-yard TD noticed statewide, as Bccton Statewide poll to Bobby Galar/a. .. . . >

REPUBUCANS they put up. that project didn't hap- properly purchasers lend lo put FROM PAGE 1 pen." he said Growing angry. their Social Security number in ihe Cassano continued. "They're say space on real estate documents ing they made a cut in the budget marked "S/S." which is actually for it always winds up being 'no con They bonded for iK.5 million to the notary: it means "Sworn and test' to get ihe nomination " cover the shortfall, another $2.5 Subscribed." Donovan said, "I'm million lor the DhP penalty, plus not allowed to while that stuff out. Joel Brizzi SI million for legal and profession There's legislation pending to Captains Courageous - The 2003 edition of the girls soccer squad from Queen of Peace For the past 14 years. Joel al lees - they're planning to spend address these concerns. We have to Bri/./.i has owned and operated High School is captained by a pair of senior starters: Lian Amado, a center midfielder who SI million of laxpayer dollars tor put safeguards in place for people's asmal! business in his hometown of has one goal and six assists to her credit so far this season, and Amanda Murphy, a left wing k-g.il lees And the\ cannot show privacy and safety." F.ast Ruihertord He believes he has who boasts nine tallies and a dozen assists in just seven starts. \ou a plan tor how thev are going Donovan has served as Clerk for made his management skills pas lo get Ihls all handled without cos! the pasi 15 years, and previously as dividends lor property taxpayers By W. L. Bill Allen Jr. Dining.' the loin years prior to Joining A mad* and Murphy in ui)i the taxpayers " a New Jersey Assemblywoman and llu- arrival i.l l-lvnn in 2000. the Q/P (he (cam's lusi 1 I.tic goal keeper As Council President. B11//1 s.iul Sri ( IAL 10 mi l.i MIIC Cassano scoffed at the meum- as Chairwoman of the Port nils won just one game. Katie Kosc. a s, nioi who has he keeps bast Rutherford's local Itcnls' claims lhal open space south Authority of NY/NJ. The only "We were right around .500 my ,llll IV, ill |USi llHU S ores in ihe la.Nl tax burden low b\ aggressively NORTH ARLINGTON - ol Route 4 is a priority "This was woman to ever be elected lo a con- lirsi year and we've been substan- six games, (iinioi sweeper Kailhn courting grains and aid loi projects Having won MUM ol its HIM mm- one of the linchpins ol Ihe stitutional office here in Bergen tially bettei tli.in that and made both Dembowski, sophomore left full Bn//i said last Rutherford's lav games, ihi- pirls soccer squat) Irorn Overpeck plan to bring open County. Donovan has been re (he counlies (Uergen County back Danielle Robinson, junior right rate was lower in 2(MH than II was Queen ol IVace Ilirh School is oil space south ol Route 4 Overpeck elected three limes. Tournament) and the slates (NJSI fullback lamiiiv Ma/./olla, senior in IW6 to the bcsi hcginnin^ in I In* pr<> is all south of 4." Donovan is particularly pleased AA pl.iyolls) ovei the past (wo sea stopper Ashley Recce, soph lelt "Jim Carroll sa\s the\ wen- ere gram's history Cassano wants to gel in and lhal her office has managed lo pre- MIIIS.' recounts Hynn, who had midlieldei Chnsiina Kelly M goals. alive they borrowed SI2 million The Lady (inthiis kicked nil eliminate jobs that were created serve many old maps, immigration lashtoned a healthy .WIH record at X assists), soph center middle Jackie on a credit card so lhe\ could stand their current campaign in somewhat during this administration which he and naturalization records. They (,)/!' heading into ihe 2003 cam !:inelh IS and 4). 10th grade right at these meetings and sa\ they inauspicious l.ishion by falling, (> 4. says are unnecessary. "The position were scanned and saved electroni- patgn middle ( * and *) and hush right made this tax cut." Bri/./.i said to homes! and ing Holy I-a mil > of public advocate is a patronage cally, and archived for physical winy Courtney Keegan {9 and 4). Besides budgeting. Hn//i wants to Academy on Sept. 15, prior lo rat "I dunk the turnaround is due to job. They've done it wherever storage off-sile. "We have them a look at ihe hiring practices that tlniH Rulherlord. 2 I. on Sept I ft, the lacl that we've got more quail Also seeing substantial varsity they've laken over - Paramus. Fair couple of hundred years old. and have prevailed under the current but Ix-iii^ waylaid by WcMwotxI. - lied yirls in the school now," asserts playing time are junior Amanda Lawn - and il always seems lo be we were the firsl county in New administration: lie claims that I. on Sept. IK. the modest mentor. Dudek I * assists) and sophomore the same attorneys." he said. Jersey to image them. We've been Bergen Counts has been used lo Since suffering that I 2 start, Captaining the current club is a Brittany Murphy 11 goal). Speaking of attorneys. Cassano very careful lo preserve whai we provide patronage jobs and con (hough, the locals have not lost, as pair of senior starters. Lian Amado. "The team has improved sul> said there arc major ethical prob- have." she said. tracls lo friends of the Democratic the i)/\* ^nls dumped Duinoitl. ' 1. a center midfielder who has one si.tniiallv since llu- beginning ol tin lems with the current hoard "How organization. "Your county admin And although the Clerk's work- on Sept. 20. clocked Hillside Park. goal and six assists to her credit so season and our goal of winning Ihe do they allow these two folks islrator is from Wixnlhridge - coin- load (deeds, mortgages, passports, S I. on Sept. 2\ foiled Fort Lee. 1 lar this season, and Amanda league is still one (hat we have i whose husbands* firms represent cidenlally. the town where Gov ballots) has doubled. Donovan's I. tin Sept. 25, embarrassed Murphy, a left wing who boasts chance lo reah/e," teininds Flynn. Mills lo vote on this issue? Mrs. McGrecvcy used lo be mayor. It's staff has remained the same size. l-.n^lcwood twice. H 0, on Sept. 27 nine tallies and a do/en assists in The 1 ady drill ins are sched Huttle's husband's firm represents inst seven starts payback to McGreevey fi* funnel "It's been fabulous news that and 7 O on Sept M), be lore ravaging tiled lo irawl to take on Rivef tVll EnCap. and Mrs. McPherson's hus- people are able to buy houses and Sidelined by summer surgery, ing so much money into their cam Kidgeiield Park. *> 0, lust Thursday. this allernoon, Thursday, Oct. V>. band's firm represents Mills. They save money refinancing their mort Murphy, u four year starter, was paign. The lawyer for Ihe board Oct. 2. with a home game against should at leasi be abstaining from gages, hut I have the same staff expected to be out of action for comes from Ihe firm that represents Guiding the Lady Griffins to (his Rulhcrlord set foi Tuesday. Oct. 14, votes on these issues." from five years ago. when we were most, if not all, of the 2003 cam followed by a lilt at Tenufly on the Hudson County Chairman. level of success is Mike Flynn. A Cassano worked to establish Ihe doing 160.000 documents a year. paign. Ihe standout forward, how There's qualified people out of member of the Kcarny High Class Friday. (K i 17. a first round Bergen Bergen County Economic We'll do well over 350.000 this ever, almost miraculously returned work all over Bergen County 1 of 1976, Hynn was ihe goal-keeper Count\ tournament tussle on. Development Corporation as a way year." Donovan said. to the Lady Griffins lineup after just want lo bring Bergen County gov on the I97K NCAA Division III Sunday, Oct. I*', and a (angle lo bring businesses and jobs to a month of recuperation and is now against cross-stteel rival North i-rnmcnt hack lo Bergen County ' Donovan noted thai the lawsuit National Championship (earn at Bergen County. He takes particular Baer mentioned was withdrawn. back on track to top the I(X) career Arlington High set lor 4 p.m. Brizzi is also a member of Ihe Barrington College in Rhode Island pride in Ihe fact that the Police. goals plateau Tuesday, l seeking candidates tor consideration For more information, call the at the concession stand during the Kus. Clillside Park. Palisades Park or Kathy Prais 201.804.8820 to Ihe NAHS Athletic Hall ol lame parks and recreation department at varsity, junior varsity or freshman and WCSIWIXKI. induction scheduled for May 2004. 201-804-2482. football games. The gnls team, tin the other To be eligible, the athlete must be a The next meeting of the Booster hand, have enjoyed early success, PROCEEDS WILI BENEFIT ALI RHS BAND MEMBERS graduate of North Arlington High LYNDHURST - Sports for Kids Club will be held on Monday. Oci healing Wcstwood and Palisades School as of June 1WX or earlier is running a free basketball clinic 27. at the high school. 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PAMELA D'AMORE Plarre, 87, of Lyndhurst, died on THOMASJ-ARUSSO deprived of all visible help, or for I.vndhurst, died on Sepi. 28, 2003, A World War II Army veteran, Oct. 2, 2003, in Concord Health cases despaired of. in St. Joseph's Wayne Hospital. he was a member of the Veterans of I.VNDHURST - Pamela Care. LYNDHURST - Thomas Most holy Apostle. St. Jude, Horn in Fort Pierce. Fla.. she was Foreign Wars Post 2640. Censullo D'Amore. formerly of Born in Lyndhurst. she lived faithful servant and friend of LaRusso, 86. of Lyndhursi. died on ,i l.yndhursl resident for the past 58 He was a parishioner of Most Lyndhurst. died on Sept. 20, 2003, most of her life there. Jesus, the name of Ihe traitor who . cars. Sacred Heart R.C. Church. at her residence in San Francisco, Mrs. Plarre was a clerical super- Oct. 4, 2003. in Bamert Memorial delivered Ihy beloved Master into She is survived by her daughters, He was predeceased by his broth- Ca. visor for Prudential Insurance Co. Hospital, Paterson. the hands of His enemies has Karen Gagliardo of Rutherford and er, Emil; and a sister. Helen Renyi. Born in Lyndhurst, she lived for 25 years. Born in New York, he was a resi- caused you lo be forgotten by land Mi/eski of Lyndhurst; her He is survived by his wife, there and in Los Angeles, Ca., She was a member of the dent of Lyndhurst for 65 years. many, but the Church honors and jjrandson. Michael; and her sister. Josephine (nee Kotwica). before moving to San Francisco six Friendship Club of Lyndhurst and Mr. LaRusso was a postal worker invokes you universally, as the ' iladys Davis of Columbia. S.C. Arrangements made by years ago. AARP No. 4319. in Ihe Rutherford Post Office. patron of hopeless cases, of Funeral service was held in Kamienski Funeral Home. Mrs. D'Amore was an associate She is survived by her son, He served in the U.S. Navy dur- things despaired of. Pray for me Ippolito Stellato Funeral Home. Wallington. marketing manager for Adventure George Plarre of Carolina Beach, ing World War II who am so miserable; make use I I.vndhurst. Interment in Hillside Rubber Products, Los Angeles. N.C.; four daughters, Dolores Plarre He was a member of the implore you. of that particular (Vmelcry. Lyndhurst. She is survived by her husband, of Lyndhurst. Bctte Plarre-Begovich American Legion Post 139 of privilege accorded to you, to HARRY BIASUCCI Dennis D'Amore of San Francisco; of Brick, Judith Reiger of East Lyndhurst, VFW Post 3549 of bring visible and speedy help her daughters, Brandi D'Amore and Rutherford and Eleanor Blackburn Lyndhurst. Lyndhursi Taxpayers where help is almost despaired STELLA LUSKI EAST RUTHERFORD - Harry Misty D'Amore. both of San of Lyndhurst; brothers. Theodore Association. Friendship Club of of. Come to my assistance in this Biasucci. 95. of bast Rutherford, Francisco; a brother, Fredrick "Ted" Osback of Lyndhurst and Lyndhurst. National Association of great need that I may receive the • LYNDHL'RST - Stella Luski died on Sept. 29, 2003. Censullo of Oxford, Mich.; and her Edwin Osback of Whiting; a sister, Letter Carriers. U.S. Armed consolations and help of heaven ;( ncc Ko/akicwitv), 86, of Born in Carlstadt. he moved to parents. Fred and Jane Censullo (nee Winifred Mandel of Fairlawn; seven Guard/World War II Veterans of in all my necessities, tribulations 'J.yndhurst, died on Sept. Mi. 200.V East Rutherford more than 65 years Murrelllol Lyndhurst. grandchildren and three great-grand- Rutherford, and was a high school and sufferings, particularly (here lin Hackensack University Medical ago. A memorial mass was held in children. baseball umpire and Lyndhurst Cub make your request) and that I 3t enter. Hackensack. Mr. Biasucci was an operator at Sacred Heart R.C. Church. Arrangements made by Ippolito- Scout Leader. may bless God with you and all ' Born in Fraekville, Pa., she lived the East Rutherford Syringe Co. tor Lyndhursi. Stellato Funeral Home, Lyndhurst. He was predeceased by his wife. the elect forever. I promise you, *m Jersey City before moving to 25 years before retiring in 1970. Memorial donations may be Memorial donations may he Mildred K. (nee Bluhm); and a son. O Blessed St. Jude, to be ever S.yndhurst 43 years ago. He was predeceased by his wife. made to the American Cancer made to Vitas. 125 Half Mile Road. Wayne LaRusso. mindful of this great favor, and I • Mrs. Luski was a housewife. Josephine (nee Curti). Society. 20 Mercer St., Haekensaek, Red Bank. NJ 07701. He is survived by his daughter, will never cease to honor you as She was a member of Lyndhursi He is survived by his son. NJ 07601. Deborah Pfeiffer of Lyndhurst; and my special and powerful patron •AARP No. 4319. Stephen of bast Rutherford; two a brother, James LaRusso of and to do all in my power to ; She is survived by her sons. daughters, Lucy Moriano of JAMES J. Marllon. encourage devotion to you. 3 Hepburn million expansion of the children's ed Hackensack University Medical Chih ll.M omforting house. He successfully directed Center as one of four regional cen- and i lor child $500,000 to the medical center dur- ters in the slate to handle cases of ing ihc June negotiations over the child abuse arid neglect. The house Seuaioi S.uU' , \'\c been stale budget. works in conjunction with law familiar with the Childrei House "Hackensack University enforcement, the Division of Youth for several \ears now. mi it v Medical Center is leading the way and Family Services and other one ol tin top pi [oi ii s \\ ho in providing care to abused and child protection agencies. entered the 1 egisl.ilu • m neglected children." said Sen. Sarlo The Audrey Hepburn Children's sure their hard wotk (D-Bergen County). "This grant House today provides diagnostic ni/ed ami rewarded I nk all will help protect those children services to children from the six us are happ\ u hen w c n be who arc most in need of our help counties in northern New Jersey ol the solution m solv i c the te and medical treatment." who are victims of abuse. The pro ble problem of child abi Senator Sarlo, who has been a gram evaluated more than 5^o ehil vocal advocate for reform within the slate Division of Youth and FamiK Services (DYFS), believes that the Children's House will pro- Michael's Utiverside vide social workers with the expert evaluation and support needed to Specializing in ItaGm-Hmavm Cuisine prevent a child from remaining in a Parties for all occassions high risk situation. Baby & Bridal Showers "The Audrey Hepburn Children's House is an innovative Communion - Christening ~ Birthday program thai is an essential compo- nent ol our state's renewed effort to 528 Riverside Avenue • Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 make sure that no child is left CLOSED MONDAYS behind.' Sen. Sarlo stated. "We're ensuring that DYFS workers and Tel (201) 939-6333 Fax (201) 935-2426 our children have a lifeline in an emergent) This is their 911." "I'd like to thank Sen. Sarlo for his hard work in securing these VILLA AmJW) funds." said John P. Ferguson, 440 Ridge Road • Norlli Arlington • .VI OOK I nv Pictured, from left: Jutia DeBellis, MD, medical director, the Audrey Hepburn Children's president and chief executive offi- cer ol Hackensack University Located in t ornei ul Aiilun »< oun rl.u.i House; Colleen Kearney, MSN, APRN, BC, clinical coordinator/director of operations, the Medical Center. "As the medical www vill.umilti Audrey Hepburn Children's House; Jeffrey R. Boscamp, MD, chairman, department of pedi- center continues to dedicate itself atrics, HUMC; Joseph Simunuovich, first vice chairman, HUMC Board of Governors; Sen. to the communities it serves, we are SPIil IAL1ZINI. IN PASIA > Ml \K • ( Ik Paul A. Sarlo; John P. Ferguson, president and chief executive officer, HUMC; Joseph M. pleased thai others join us in our efforts in helping those who arc the Sanzari, secretary, HUMC Board of Governors; Robert L. Torre, vice president and chief FULL BAR SF.RVK I operating officer, HUMC Foundation; Anthony D'Urso, Psy.D, supervising psychologist, the most vulnerable - our children." Hackensack University Medical All JNtUNVl DlNNtK I OR SI > ^' •> Audrey Hepburn Children's House, HUMC. • Appetizer Center established its youth protec- • I \ hul,-,ll,,lkl.iN tion program in 1996. treating more • Salad l than 250 children from Bergen AREA - Senator Paul A. Sarlo Hepburn Children's House for and treat men i ol abused or neglect • Dessert Vlvnl IIHMU 'l"ul!lli'u County in its first year. But with U h >0 visited Hackensack University abused and neglected children. The ed children. nearly 2,200 cases of child abuse in • Coffee J \ P»; Medical Center recently to grant will help the Audrey Hepburn Senator Sarlo, who represents the hospital's six-county region of SiutiUix^ ) 00 (i I'll p in announce the awarding of a Children':. House complete its mis- the 36th Legislative District in the service (Bergen, Hudson, Morris, iurs: Tuesday-Friday $500,000 grant to the Audrey sion of providing both evaluation Senate, lauded the hospital's eft oils Passaic, Sussex and Warren), the 4 )0-10:00pin. Saturday* 5:O0-l6;OO n m Sunday- ^ 00-^:00 p ra Senior Care Center recognized (. losed Mondav AREA - The Bergen County tor, accepted the award from develop solutions that will ensure include health and preventive care,_ Department of Health Service's County Executive Dennis their well being." medication management and indi- Senior Care Center is the recipient McNerney and Valerie Huttlc. The center, located in Paramus, vidual and group activities that of the 2003 Dr. Celia Weisman chairwoman of the Board of provides social day care under the support socialization. Memorial Award, given in recogni- Chosen Freeholders. guidance of registered nurses anil More information on the center tion of extraordinary commitment "I congratulate the dedicated other professional staff. Clients, can be obtained by visiting the to enhancing dignity, promoting Senior Care Center's staff on age 55 and older, include the frail Web site, www.bergen.org self-determination and maximizing receiving the Dr. Celia Weisman elderly, those with early stage or by the capacity of older adults to par- Memorial Award," said County Alzheimer's disease and other calling 201 -634-2820. ticipate as contributing members of Executive McNerney. "You have dementias, those with visual and/or society. Elizabeth Angevine, MS, focused county attention on the hearing impairments. and RN, Senior Care Center coordina- special needs of our seniors to Parkinson's disease. Services

Featuring: CARA to resume meetings on Oct. 21 LITTLE ANTHOHY CARLSTADT - The Clergy Passaic County areas. Members local needs and concerns. ings last about an hour and a half, come from Hasbrouck Heights to The Rev. Donald M. Pitches, and any local clergy or religious MD THE IMPERIALS and Religious Association (CARA) Tin on My Pillow" "Hart So Btf of South Bergen will resume meet- North Arlington, as well as Passaic. pastor of First Presbyterian Church worker is welcome. We have ings on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at noon. and are drawn from a number of in Carlstadl. said, "The meetings Sisters, priests, ministers and dea- CARA is an association of religious traditions. are a good time to meet others min cons all involved." members of the clergy and reli- Monthly meetings are held on istering in the area and develop For more information about the BOBBY RYDELL CARA meeting place, call Rev. •Wild0n.-Torg.tHim" gious orders living or ministering Tuesdays at noon and include good friendships and talk over "We Gol low." "Vol.i." in southern Bergen and eastern lunch, devotions and discussion of common experiences. The meet* Pitches at 201-438-5526. "Wildwood D.y»" GENE CHANDLER "Ouk.ofE.rl" Area AARP chapters plan events -Groovy Stallion"

NORTH ARLINGTON - Christmas show and luncheon on Stampede, two shows at the Louise the civic center. New members are KENNY VANCE AND North Arlington AARP Chapter Thursday, Nov. 20. Call Terri Mandrell Theater, vi-.il to the welcome at this time. Refreshments will be served THE PLANOTONES 3969 begins the month of October Gradowski at 201-998-3252 for Christus Gardens to see significant looking for in Echo" details. scenes from the lite of Christ depict- after the business meeting. Dues with a social on Thursday. Oct. 9 at are now payable for the coming 7:30 p.m. All meetings are held at the ed in dramatic backgrounds, guided Eugene Madden Senior Center. tour of the Great Smoky Mountain year. EHILSTUCCHIO The chapter's next board meet- Tickets for the Christmas party ing will be held on Wednesday. National Park, plus a visit to Dolly Parton's Dollywood at the Fiesta on Dec. 16 will also be AND THE CLASSICS Oct. 22 at 2:30 p.m.. and the next LYNDHURST - Lyndhurst available at this meeting. Cost is $545 per person double business meeting is scheduled for AARP Chapter No. 4319, together The chapter has planned the fol- Friday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m., which with Bogota Senior Citizens Club, occupancy, $125 single supplement lowing trips: Oct. 13 - Hunt's will feature the candidates running has scheduled a trip to the Smoky For additional information or reser- Landing, Matamoras. Pa., for an for office in North Arlington as Mountain region of Tennessee for vations, call 201-4X9-7395. Octobcrfcst; Nov. 13 - Ml. Haven, guests. Dues will also be accepted May 10-15,2004. Pa., for an old-fashioned at this meeting. The trip includes transportation, WALLINGTON - The Pennsylvania Thanksgiving. Call The chapter is planning a trip to lodging, five breakfasts, four din- Wallington AARP Chapter No. 201-935-2541 or 201-438-2446 for ners, plus a dinner-show at the Dixie 4115 will hold its monthly meeting additional information. the Evergreen Playhouse for a on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 1:30 p.m., at PRODUCED »Y RICHARD NADER ENTERTAINMENT INC

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No. 52S2 Contact lenses: hard, soft & disposable For ALL dental needs come visit Mastercard* Visa our modem, updated office at (201) 507-1010 RutherfordOfficePlaza Open Saturday & Thursday evenings 197 Ridge Rd. North Arlington | (201) 998-28211 17 Sylvan St., Suite 204 348 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst 201-438-8668 "Whiten Teeth in 60 minutes with Brite Smile" Hours by appointment Rutherford, NJ 07070 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9. 2003 ill THE LEADER Lyndie Girls have arrived Children's shows announced RLTHKRFORD - Happy 15. with 'Sleeping Beaul\" and multi-cultural performing arts and Times Children's Theatre will pre- will present Ihe holiday favorite. cinema complex located in down- sent a medley of children's favorite "The Animals' Christmas" on town Rutherford, just one block stories on Saturday. Oct. 25 at I Saturday. Dei 20 On Jan 17. love from the train station and the p.m. at the Williams Center for the will melt the heart of "The Snow Shoppers' parking garage at the Arts in downtown Ruiherford. Queen." while the world is in the comer of Kip and Ames avenues The season opener will feature grip of icy winter, and love will Visit the Williams Center's Web "Little Red Riding Hood." The return on Feb. 14 with "The Happy site at www.williamscenter.org for Three Bears." The Three Goats" Valentine" and the always popular performance schedules, movie anu "Tlit »!«""*' P'jrnpkin " just in "Aladdin" times, directions and other points lime lor Halloween. Target audi- Happy Times Children's ot interest. ence ts |wo i" seven years, their Theatre will present "Beauty and The Williams Center is handi- parents and grandparents. Tickets the Beast" on March 13. "Jack and capped accessible and is supported, arc %1. Reservations are recom- the Beanstalk." on April 17 and in part, by the Bergen Counn mended and may be made by call will conclude its season with the Board of Chosen Freeholders and ing Ihe Williams Center Box Office Iriumphanl "Wizard of Oz" on May by the Mayor and Council of the at 201-9.W-2.123 15. Borough of Rutherford Happy limes Children's The Williams Center for the Theatre returns on Saturday, Nov. Arts is a private, not-for-profit. Halloween spooks at NAPL NORTH ARLINGTON - In of audience involvement are hall- librarian in South Jersey. She is anticipation of Halloween, area marks of the presentation, which is currently the director of the East children in grades pre K through 3 sure to get everyone in a Rutherford Public Library. and their taregivcrs arc invited to a Halloween mood. The performance Registration for the program is special puppet performance at the is sponsored by the library friends, required Registration forms can be North Arlington Public Library on staff and volunteers in memory of picked up at the library and should Tuesday. Ocl 28 at 3:30 p.m. The Sage Arasin. be returned to Michelle Michaud. show, "Spooks From Outer Space." Di Nardo has been a resident of children's librarian, or call 201 features Karen Di Nardo. a pup- East Rutherford for 16 years and 955-5636 to register by phone. The peteer from hast Ruiherford. began performing puppet plays library is located at 210 Ridge Rd Funny scary puppets and a dose during her tenure as a children's in North Arlington. Puttin' on my red hat - Left to right starting in front row: Connie Liparulo, Maryann Sidonio, Phyliss Bogle, Rose Violante, Ann Wallace, Pearl Diamante, Ann Ramunno, Jean Maher, Dolores Petrillo, Pat Kruger, Marie Horan, Rosemary Cardillo, Freida Kozarich, Irene Cavallaro, Vee Holzherr, Ann Petrillo, Sally Monaco, Ginny Cicero, Lucy Baratta and Sons of Poland host recital Fran Nobile (not shown). CARLSTADT - The of the Ages" will feature music by throughout this ccnturv was the Association »•) the Sons of Poland, Polish composers. There will be a recognition given to it b\ the reception after the concert. Second Republic of Poland in the eeeenlra and outrageous. They based at 333 Hackensack St., I.VNDIIIIKST - I IK- group who "uijis purple and ii reil hal Donation is $20 ($10 for ASOP form of the Gold Cross of Merit. In love to play dress up and go to din Carlstadt, will host a recital by In-}.'.HI ;ls ;i resllll ill women tki.nl ili.it doesni (in." and she does members). Call 201-935-2807 for addition to providing inexpensive nei and do other lun thing.s in Dayle \ 'antler Sande. tenor and IM^ In L'l fi-l Muddle J^!e" u 111] some outrageous ilnnss lh.il "sweel reservations. life insurance for its members, the link' old ladies ' |iisl arc mil sup then pin pie oulfils and rei! hals, ot Magdalena Hacvewska. piano, on verve, hiiiiicii .tii,I spun I IK- "Red Sunday. Ocl. 12 at 3 p.m., at the The New Jersey based fraternal Association of the Sons of Poland Hal Soucty" philosophy is based posed in do Red Mailers are ,i lun also strives to assist the need) lovinj; hunch "I ladies wlui have Koscius/ko Foundation. 15 East is celebrating its centennial, having mi Ihe poem "Warning" ti> Jenny 65lh St. in Manhattan. been organized in Jersey City in through organizations both here Joseph h speaks ol ;m old woman pwn [lii-mseKes permission to be The performance entitled "Song 1903. Among its achievements and in Poland. Troubadours to perform Songs of WWII at library Kl III) HIOKI) - Whai heltci dn-ss MI ihe traditional costume ot in a special liyer provided with the CARI.STADT - The William the country knitted together and over the United States and abroad VMIV h> celebrate Columbus Day Puiunclla and play a wide range ot purchased tickets, and will offer the E. Dermody Public Library will ever hopeful during Ihe war, and is For further information, call 201 than lo L'M|<>\ the imisa ami MMIL: »>| traditional instruments and Mtijj diseounls thai evening with proof present Karen Luschar on interspersed with dialogue of the 438-8866. or stop in al the =.() li.ih.tii Troubadours '<) Inlklont tunes. Sponsoreil by the ot ticket stubs lor the show 1 Thursday. Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.. per- times. There will be a sing-along at Carlstadt Library. 420 Hackensack Rcvolapopolo is .i yroup ol inlcnia Ruiherford Downtown Partnershi[>. Tickets are SI5 and are avail forming "Singing for Victory," the end of the performance. St.. for a program. non.tllv •d Ii ub.ulo this performance is sure to be a fun able at the Williams Center. I songs of World War 11. Luschar, an actress, singer, I mm Anyri, Italy, in the evening. Williams I'la/a. Ruiherford. 201 The show is a nostalgic mix of dancer, choreographer and Salerno/Naples region, which will As a s|>ecial offer lor this event. W (,*)<>'). the Rutherford Ihe lun and heartfelt songs that kept voiceover artist, has performed all be performing locally on Saturday, .21 of Rutherford's restaurants have Downtown Partnership office at Oct. 11, at ihc Williams Center lor offered 10 percent discounts on 17(i Park Ave down level). 201 the Performing Aits in Rutherford, early dinners before the show oi 4M) UHM, CM. 31 M>. and local beginning at 7:30 p.m. dessert alter the show UNK'O groups. Members of •() Rcvolapopolo 1 Participating restaurants are noted Caribbean Music Fest at BCC ARKA - A Caribbean Music King, joined by Dane (Julsion on p.m. Hest - traditional calypso, steel band steel drums and Charles Dougherty r;ind out why kids across the Marino receives hit black drums, reggae and new sounds leading his 12 piece band. Tickets country love Jelhey and Bossy belt - Dragon Spirit Martial will highlight Caribbean Heritage aie $20. $1H for students ami seniors l-rog's latest CD. "Snotiin' Nonon's Arts Shihan and owner Peter Week at Bergen Com muni l) (>S plus. Car Trip." Tickets are %*). $6 tor A. Tuccino was proud to pre- College on Iriday. Oct. 17 at 7:30 The popular lainily Seties in ihe children under IS p.m.. in the Main Theatre. Mam Theatre at HC<' begins this tall For ticket information, call 201 sent Nicholas A. Marino III of The show features Di llollis with Jeffrey rriedberg ami the flossy 447 742K, Lyndhurst, age 10-1/2, with "Chalkdusl" Liverpool, the Calypso Irog Hand. Saturday. Ocl IK at !i his Black Belt on Aug. 18. Sensei Brian Cimms was NA's Chester on stage at FDU also present. ARKA - The Visual and through Sunday. Ocl. I1). Arlington as How aid Performing Ar(s Department al Thursday through Saturday perl'or Cieneral admission is $10, $5 for Fairleigh Dickinson University's inances begin at 8 p.m.; the Sunday students with ID Tickets can be pur- College al Klortuun will present matinee begins at 2:30 p.m. chased at the dooi or reserved in "Picnic," the Pulit/er Prize-winning The production is directed by advance by calling ^ * 441 K644, drama by William Inge, in Drey fuss Stephen Hollis. 'The ensemble ext. 4. For further information, call Theater, from Wednesday. Oct. 15 includes Timothy Chester of North 973-443-8467.

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Q what my borne is woKh on \hm ARKA - The calendar u-IK us I noplace i hi nine ys should be locked ourrvnt mtrkM autumn is here Thai means (lie inspected and cleaned at least once "II you're a \ u tun ol \ and.il [ J What fluanntrttf u avaUabl* ao I Olly_ , heating season ean'l he liu hehuul a u'.u Stovepipe chimneys should ism, notify the police immediately oan buy aivoilwr horn. PbOfM I Prt>fcssional In.surunee Agents til be i leaned once a month and tall your insuuiue agent to get Q How you amn h*lp m* ntlooate lo fcnoUwr oily t New Jersey Inc. UI^L-S consumers "Have youi family practice lire the claims process stalled," sug I tu considei the following winlei ihills regularly including some al gests D'Agostino "Also, take pho •••••••••••••••••a • lire safety ops to help them yet nighl Work out al least two escape tos ul the damage (lean up .m> • through another cold season saleh routes and have a place loi nil your broken glass to aumt an> possible • "Every year, preventable hies family to meet once they are out ol injury." • cause needless loss of hie ami the house safely." suggests Another concern is trick 01 property," said John D'A^ostino IVAgostmo trealeis. It is important loi safelN l»i Jr.. C1C, president ol PIANJ "As Install and in u i n I a in s moke be first on everyone's mind p.u Savino Real Estate, Inc. mdrpciidi'iii agents, it's difficult to detectors. Have one on every lltHu ents. motorists and the nuk ot sec our neighbors go through such ol your home, including the base ireaters. PIANJ oilers a tew simple tragic ordeals. We also have an inenl. Replace the batteries twice a tips to help keep trick 01 treaters Member of Ihrec interest in preventing these year. Fire departments suggest sale this Halloween Mnlnplc I isimg ITM Rentals tragedies because the> push up the changing the batteries each tune we • Carry a flashlight and put cost of insurance lor the homeown- change our clocks - spring and tall reflective tape on costumes 251 Ridge Road • Lyndhurst • 201-438-3120 ers, our customers " 1 his is also a great lime to check • Stay on sidewalks and May in PIANJ recommends these fire on insurance coverages and see it familiar neighborhoods it there are safely tips to help keep families there are any changes 01 updates no sidewalks, walk on the left side LYNDHURST - Cozy three rooms. All utilities included $700 and homes safe. Kuel burning fur ili.it may need to be made to \oui ol the load lacing tiattu naces need to be inspected regular current policy, says PIANJ. • Do not let youi children cat LYNDHURST - Ultra modem, large, three room apartment ly. Not only does it give off heat, it Another concern this tune ol any candy until \ou"\e had a Hardwood floors, ref, A/C $850 gives oil carbon monoxide, a gas year is vandalism. Vandals strike chance to inspect u Ihiow out that has been described as (he silent lor a number of reasons, says anything that looks suspicious LYNDHURST - Three modem rooms, second floor. Heat included :. .$775 killer. If your furnace flue is PIANJ But with Halloween the • Motorists should drive very blocked or loose, you could be season ot pranks, autumn is the slow all evening Adult Halloween LYNDHURST - Modem four rooms, hardwood floors, good closets, breathing in carbon monoxide season vandals hit more often, revelers should be sure to haw a instead of it going up the chimney. luckily, there are ways to reduce designated driver one block from NY train and bus $850 • util "Have a qualified workman check your chances of becoming a victim "We can have a sate and enio> LYNDHURST - Modem four rooms. Hardwood floors, A/C, attic storage. your furnace before the start of the ot vandalism Light up the outside able Halloween." said IVAgoslino. heating season." said D'Agoslino. ol your home or business. The "By following a lew simple safety Heat included $900 If you burn wood, stovepipes more light, the less likely vanduls tips, this can be a fun night lor all ' LYNDHURST - First floor* Five rooms near center of town. Heat and and chimneys may have a heavy will hit your place Make sure all PIANJ is a trade association rep- buildup tit" creosote If this were to your lawn furniture and tools, etc.. resenting professional, independent hot water included $1,000 catch lire, your roof would also are put away and locked up. insurance agencies, brokerages and catch fire. Clean out (he creosote Always keep garage and basement their employees throughout the LYNDHURST - Ultra modem five spacious rooms. Freshly painted. before you light your stove. doors and windows closed and state. Washer, dryer, and off street parking included. Walk to NY train and bus $1,200 + util 4th Degree Knights convene NORTH ARLINGTON - clean, cozy, and modem three rooms with heat . .$800 NORTH ARLINGTON - Five modem rooms with heat $850 NORTH ARLINGTON - The The agenda will include the Refreshments "ala FC Steve Fourth Degree Knights of planning for participation in Hull" will be provided after the RUTHERFORD - Modem studio on first floor. Heat included. Laundry $700 Columbus of the Monsignor Peter Veterans l)a\ ceremonies on Nov. meeting. B. O'Connor Assembly have 11, the military hall in the fall and Those members who belong to RUTHERFORD - Modem 3 1/2 room apartment. Heat included. Coin relumed their meeting nights to the the "Exemplification of the the El Sheedy Caravan W of the second Thursday of the month. Patriotic Degree" ne\i April Alhambra are reminded of the operated laundry. Parking $850 They will convene again on Applications of candidates for "Divan meeting" on Tuesday. (Xt Thursday. Oct. 9. in the usual the latter are now being accepted 14 at 8 p.m.. in the same chambers Cotniwefcial Space chambers in North Arlington when from the sponsors The Fourth of Queen of Peace Council .M2S Faithful Navigator Victor Carrico Degree is the patriotic and escort LYNDHURST - Approximately 1,000 square feet, first floor, will officiate al 8 p.m. ann of the Order. modem space $1,000 LYNDHURST - Prime Ridge Road location. 2,000 square feet, first floor DAY Chapter 25 holds meeting with basement and C/A. , 42400 NORTH ARLINGTON - The will monitor the agenda at 8 p.m. Peace Church in North Arlington Disabled American Veterans and will give a report on the suc- Christie further extends an HIM Chapter 25 of West Hudson and cessful "Forget-Mc-Not" Drive to tation to all eligible survivors of all Attention Landlords! South Bergen will meet again for assist hospitalized veterans. conflicts - past, recent and ongoing NO FEE APPLICATIONS & business on Tuesday, Oct. 14, in He extends the gratitude of the - lo join. He can be reached for wa'n mating apmrtmwntsl the Corsi House in North DAV to all who participated and details at 201-939-5028. TO LANDLORD Call us with all your rwntml n—dsl CREDIT CHECKS Arlington. the generosity of the local populace Commander Michael Christie and the parishioners of Queen of THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2003 THE LEADER Business Directory Classifieds HOME IMPROVEMENTS PAINTING HELP WANTED

KafahA. Giordano RF.RGEN KSSF.FSSEX CONTRACTORro S Viayl siding Kstsbfafccd 19M (201)933-1169 \ -Vinyl Replacement VLAHOS FA&TOJG Extra Cash Needed? Part Time Windows • All types of home improvements "Your Neighboitwod PartBi' Phone Order Entry School Bus Driver • Sidings, aluminum & vinyl Approx. 4-5 hours per ila> using • Attics & basements Additions Residential •Commercial Now thru Dec. 31 our vehicles Must have a clean dn • Additions & alterations -Cempltte Interior • Exterior Brush and RoRer • Anderson & Pella window installers Renovations Fvtr.i cash needed for ymit holiday ving record CDL rcq'd. We will ] • Gutter Cteankng • Vinyl replacement windows -kitchens. Baths jiiti gj\ii^ hills' We're ltx>km>{ ft»r JXN>- assist you in obtaining your COL if • Roofing, residential & commercial -Masonn - Steps, ple who art reliable, devliouett, have .» needed. Excellent opportunity to mnni sens*.1 ol humor \ an1 willing lo l53S«nfordAve. I.yndhurst. NJ Sidewalki. Patios FREEESmiATES supplement your income. give us HHK durinfi inir .uiiunl holi- - Free Estimates - day nish liivi1 us your .ill during our Ideal for retirees and housewives. 201-93J-JS7S Nick and George Vlahos AVfWCNK Inisy MMson \ we will rvwarJ you 201-935-1975 Please Call 201-998-4800 Mfcr'AI Seasons BO«« •novMn Tel.: 201-672-0229 accordingly Repkmwnl CARPETING \Vmd0w5 Sa» • Irisialaoon .• Repair I'lvsniom ,irc a\.ul.ihle ftw st-xsoiul Home Repairs & Sakspcrsua - Driver - WiirthouKv phone ouk-t ei.tr>1 staff, Uxh hill .nul CARP€T Maintenance • TMi-m fareas y cksreng Full & part-time positions available LtNOLEtNJ • " IE Exterior Painting p.irt time Vt'e i»ller eompetttivc pay, • Mgnenrce No job too small in a retail furniture store, Any kind of repairs generous txinuMVs for (XTtomiamc \ • [XuNc nubtol glass FitEEESTNUTES Aluminum Apply in person: Mace Brut. Fumiluri;. • Am 'iiapc sx or -J> !r ELECTRICAL .Hicnd.uuv during our peak December Carpentry. x Masonry. Refinishing Power Sanding .st'jMiii, .1 2^' \> employee discount & a ,M2Ke.my Ave., Reamy crazy hut fun work environment You Dimensional roofs Power Washing Frvtea Z' HafT " need typing \ data entry experience, CO (2011954-0764 installed Need 18 to 25 Fully mjaud Wood & Masonry Surfaces gtHxl phone manners J4 Mamma. Discounts for area Electric Inc. motivated 4«MMS5 residents en 201-939-2121 PrevhHw customer experience .1 plus. guys and gals 201-438-4232 Please call Kuih Ann Tuesday tliru Thursdj} 10 a m \Z p tn or to help run 1 INTERIOR/EXTERIOR 1 p m J p in. M new company A-TurtatoftSon llutuslri.il CLEANING PAINTING CAPAIBO'S Gift Baskets locations. Commercial Must like Powerwashing 973-759-3939 Decks & Siding Refinished Residential Wiring money-$$$. * Kjthens-fiasBrnents Wilma's '•ass" Reasonable & Reliable music and fun. •VriyWMurnjnum Lie. no. 201-507-5606 S**ng» 7?ie Home i OHkx Professonals Call Any Time •VnylRepkBamart Will McGuire 998-8656 EAST RUTHERFORD FOR RENT Widows • All typo Senior Citizens' Discount PUBLIC SCHOOLS •seel Doors-Gums (201)7^357 201-955-2520 On Time We arc in need of substitute nurses. R.N. LYNDHURST Electric certificaje and Bergen County Substitute he lac Dim »«i! Nurse certificate required. Submit letter of AFFORDABLE No Job Too Small interest by October 10. 20U.1 lo: RETAIL SPACE PAINTING ft DECORATING Fully Ins (iayle SlTHUHt, Superintendent Too busy to PaintingWallpaper Stores Available $775 a Bob's Office Uc #13042 Haul Riilheltnid Public Schools clean? Fraa Estimates. Fury Insured J&L N Cieanum Grove and Dhl.iiul Streets •Reliable,Experienced.Low Price" month. First month free. Atwell $20-25 per visit 201-368-7776 bast Rutherford. NJ 1)71)7.1 Call me and I'll 201-998-8350 • 973-580-2129 SIDING BobWitt- or 1-800-711-2193 Good traffic area. leave your house REMODEUNG owncr operator ALL CALLS Call owner. SPECIAUSTS (pollen! Eict ref- L(X)MIS. FARGO & CO.. an csublinhed RETURNED leader in Armored/ATM Services, has errnce and expe- MR. GROUT Insured & Lie 201-486-5991 WITHIN full-time /part-time openings at our 973-403-8751 rience, low rates. CREATION/ Make Old 201-998-62367 10 MINUTES I ymlliurst. NJ location. RESTORATION Bathroom MONEY ROOM TELLER $l> (X) per Eipertencnl N Rutherford Call Eliana Tiles hour - to count, reconcile and package Cleaxr 201-991-2325 EXPRESS currency. 7 a.m. - until finished. PROFESSIONAL with rtftrtnecs. 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