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Established 1894 www.LeaderNewspapers.net Thursday, September 2, 2010 Christie fires the Carlstadt merchant says he head of the DOE was scammed in shady deal By John Solhss EDITOR IN CHIEF $4K bad check still subject of years-long dispute TRENTON — Governor Chris Christie has fired Bret Schundler, the commissioner of the state Department of Education, according to an official press release sent Friday, Aug. 27. The firing came after New Jersey missed out on hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding in the "Race to the Top" educational initiative, a competi- tive grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Originally, Christie said the loss of funding was due to a clerical error on one page in a 300-page application. Schundler said lie corrected the information in a presenta- tion to "Race to the Top" officials. "Commissioner Schundler gave them the '08 and '09 numbers two weeks before the decision was made," Christie said earlier this week. "And the '08-'09 comparison supports us getting the full number of points under that. This is the stuff, candidly, that drives people crazy about government and crazy about Washington." What is a However, after viewing a videotape of that meeting, Christie said Schundler's story does not match up. "I ordered an end to Bret Schundler's service as New Jersey's mezuzah? education commissioner and as a member of my adminis- A mezuzah is a household religious tration," the governor said. symbol of great significance to Juda- "I never promised the people of New Jersey that this ism and observant Jaws. would be a mistake-free administration. However, I did promise that the people serving in my administration would On* definition describe* the be held accountable for their actions." •a small cote in which a W The mistake on the application involved an analysis of written scroll of parchmertf education numbers from 2008 to 2009, according to an kief) is placed.* %i official transcript provided by the governor's office. specific prayers found in The mistake resulted in a point reduction and New Jersey placed right out of the eligibility for the much-need- ed federal funds. The New Jersey Education Association quickly jumped PHOTO BY JOHN SOUK on the firing as an example of Christie's mismanagement Ronald Radomski mode 200 religious cases, pictured above, bock in 2008. He is still waiting for his full payment. of the state's education system. "Governor Chris Christie made Education Commissioner Bret Schundler the latest scapegoat for his $400 million By Chris Neidenberg in Carlstadt, said the case allegedly In a phone interview. Detective debacle," the NJEA statement reads. "After days of blam- REPORTER involves a New York City man, who, John Cleary cited Meir's extradition ing everyone from a 'mid-level employee* to the Obama he complained, keeps snubbing his from neighboring New York state administration to the NJEA for his failed 'Race to the Top' CARLSTADT — While justice may request to pay up without even trying as a potential complication, simply application, the governor continues to deny responsibility. very well be blind, merchant Ronald to hide. because Meir's alleged offense — ... The governor can blame whomever he wants for his fail- Radomski views local police as "blind Yet, as The leader found out, Avi which Cleary defined as the criminal ure to secure a much-needed grant of $400 million for our to the injustice" he has suffered in Meir — the person who is the target law equivalent of "a third-degree theft schools, but this is what happens when you slap together an trying to solve what would seem like a of Radomski's frustrations — may case" — could be deemed small pota- application." clear-cut $4,000 bad check case. very well know how to turn America's toes. That is, by big law-enforcement Radomski, owner of (In t ting patchwork criminal justice system on Call John at '2O1-43H-H7OO Techniques, Inc. on Industrial Road its head. Please see BAD CHECK on PageA2 To maximize profits, local businesses are already thinking about the holidays By Andrew Segedin ornaments toward the end of June and unveiled them at REPORTER its ornament premiere on July 9. More ornaments are due in October, which is when the store turns its preparation "We've got another holiday to worry about. It seems toward full blast. Thanksgiving Day is upon us," Charlie Brown says After Halloween, Christmas cards go up and GofTin's rather glumly to his sister Sally and starts receiving shipments of the novelty gifts that will friend Linus, in "A Charlie Brown soon dot the front of the store. Staff will begin to assemble Thanksgiving." To which Sally, stunned premade gift bags and holiday music will become the and naive, replies, "I haven't even fin- soundtrack for shoppers. ished my Halloween candy." As a Hallmark location, GofTin's brings in holiday shop- Such is the joke with American con- pers in part by participating in various Gold Crown promo- sumers. Independence Day sales are tional sales throughout the season. Beginning on Oct. 9, quickly followed by L^abor Day sales and Hallmark stores will offer their popular stuffed promotional by Columbus and Veterans Day sales items to customers at a discounted price with the purchase Merry and so on. Back-to-school specials of three or more cards. seem (<> start during the lasl week of This running sale is in addition to Goffin's Open House I June. But for local businesses depen- Weekend in November where customers will receive gift " dent on holiday sales, Christmas in bags with purchases of $40 or more and their Midnight r July is not a joke, it's a necessary Madness on the Monday prior to Christmas where custom- reality. ers can purchase any item at 40 percent off with a mailed "It's always too early to start," said coupon. Between company sales and its own private events, Christmas? Diane Wojcik, of Cioffin's Hallmark Goffin's doesn't stop until Christmas and, even then, the in Rutherford, only half-joking while day alter Christmas is one of their busiest of the year with gesturing to the Christmas ornaments customers eager to buy discounted items for the next year. already lining one of the store's aisles. GofTin's began receiving the Hallmark Please see HOLIDAYS on Page A5

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Register online at go.bergen.edu f r^ j A2 THE LEADER THURSDAY, SBTEMB& 2,2016 Bad check: Merchant still waiting for funds Continued from Further research reveals should have faith in his pay- Radomski said he did PogeAl the objects should be placed ing me," recalled Radomski, not go to borough police on any door leading to a conceding that he mistak- with his concents until last authorities who would have room (bathrooms and base- enly trusted Meir. May — 25 months after the to track the case. ments are generally exclud- "He was directed to my failed business transaction, In other words, Cleary's ed) where people could company by another cli- to try giving Meir ample message seems clear and congregate. ent of mine," Radomski time to make up for his bad chilling for local merchants These include the front explained. That person did check. — cases where one is ripped door leading into a living later call here to warn me Further, he noted that off for several thousands room, or a door to a bed- not to trust him, but by then Meir was away for a period MOflE THAH JUST BIIVINO INEUBAWCf of dollars could be almost room. it was too late." on a trip to Israel. Radomski • Face to Face Personal Attention - Quick, Fair Claims Processing impossible to solve, particu- According to the defini- Over two years ago, said Meir told him two years . You Know Who You're Dealing With, We're Not Some Anonymous 800 § larly if the scammer is an tion, before the observant Radomski said, Meir listed ago he needed the mezu- out-of-state resident. Jew passes through the door his business address on an zahs to sell for a fund-raiser Further, Cleary said local with a mezuzah, he or she invoice as Meir Design, celebrating Israel's 60th police are viewing the case should "kiss your fingers 13-05 43rd Ave., Long Island anniversary. The Jewish "as a business deal gone and touch it, expressing City, N.Y. state was founded in 1948. bad," basically "a civil, not a love and respect for God Last week, he provided Even if the merchant criminal, matter." and His commandments." information showing the were to prevail in munici- He said the major reason How the mezuzahs are address in a different bor- pal court, Cleary explained for this status is the way attached to the door (verti- ough and with a new com- the office of Bergen County Radomski initially handled cally or horizontally) could pany name: Aviv Facade Prosecutor John Molinelli TAW OFFICE OF DONNA J. 1 the matter. vary according to sect, Solutions, 724 Garrison Ave. would need to make the 45 Essex Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Cleary noted that the Bronx, N.Y. final call on seeking extradi- (201)488-2160 businessman accepted He also provided six tion with help from the mas- partial payment and then a Internet links Meir has sive New York City Police www.Dorganlegal.com further took "a backdated allegedly been associated Department. check" because Meir report- Since the eighth with, including two where "I understand the mat- Personal & Professional Representation edly indicated he did not commandment he offers custom-made pic- ter is important to Mr. Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, have sufficient funds at the nic tables for $9,000 and Radomski," the detective Wills, LMng WiUs, Powers-of-Attorney, time of the business transac- is 'Thou shall not custom-made folding chairs explained. "Still, the pros- Expungement of Criminal Records. tion. steal/1 would for $1,000. ecutor's office may deter- \ -Credit Caids Accepted- Though Carlstadt Police Radomski did phone mine that, given the higher rejected taking the case, appreciate any help Meir Thursday, Aug. 26, and volume of cases it considers Cleary explained Radomski the police depart- played a recording of the more serious, it's just not can still file his own crimi- conversation to The leader. worth its time and effort to j*X Rutherford nal complaint and seek "a ment would give. Meir clearly told Radomski seek extradition in this type W Animal Hospital probable cause hearing" in he would make good on the of third-degree case." I 755 Rutherford Ave.- Rutherford, NJ municipal court. There, a debt soon. "And, if it were pursued," Ronald Radomski , ' Neil L Beeber DVM • DABVP Director t judge could overrule the Initially, Meir is heard he added, "the defendant ' ' • Comprehensive Medical, Denial department's decision. Carlstadt merchant desiring to settle the mat- could exercise his right to (f and Surgical Services • Laser Surgery A Yet Radomski would still ter quickly, but learns from fight the extradition from V* Dogs, Cals S Exotics-Special Interns! in Ferrets S C have to clear the potential Radomski that the merchant New York for an extended • In-House Laboratory. Endoscopy, Dental R extradition obstacle, the research also reveals. And was taking a vacation. Meir period." detective said. the scrolls must be hand- then slated he would be will- Though he did wait For Radomski, whose written by qualified Hebrew ing to wait for Radomski to for an extended period 201.933.4111 company Web site describes scribes. return to settle the matter. to report Meir, Radomski www.RAHO.com his business as "a full-scale In other words, placing "He even asked me to insisted that was his prerog- machinery shop specializ- photocopied Torah prayers perform additional services ative. Further, he insisted ing in abrasive water jet cut- in a scroll would invalidate for him after he stifled me that fact should not deter ting and electric discharge the mezuzah's use as a spiri- for $4,000," Radomski said. police from moving on what machining," the tortuous tual object. "Do you believe this guy?" now appears to him to be a road, leading from New Though a gentile, Meir did not return calls criminal case. Our Lady Queen of Peace Church York City to Israel and back, Radomski noted that he cut to The leaderafter Radomski "Since the eighth com- 400 Maywood Awenuo • Maywood, NJ 07607 began on April 15, 2008. the mezuzahs (minus the provided two telephone mandment is, 'Thou shall (between Central Avenue and Passaic Street) At that time, Meir, alleg- scrolls) according to strict numbers where the mer- not steal," I would appre- 201-845-9566 • 201-845-3827 • 201-845-9721 edly representing himself Hebrew specifications, as chant has reached him. ciate any help the police as a devout Jew supportive outlined by Meir's schemat- Welfie Sullano, an associ- department would give me (\» ^y Early Bird starts at 7:30 pm ( of pro-Israel causes, trav- ic. ate of Meir's who executed in solving what is clearly a Doors Open at 5:30 pm eled across the Hudson to And Radomski told The the failed payment, did take serious theft of services," he i Computerind OantM and Regular Mngo looks availaH*. request that Radomski pro- Leader he is particularly our call after we were ini- said. Full BD on JACKPOT $400.00 Beginning Sept. 9 duce 200 mezuzahs at $25 troubled by Meir's use of tially disconnected from her Before he left for vaca- Please join us and bring a friandl apiece, or $5,000. religious overtones in seek- cellphone. She agreed Meir tion, Radomski maintained A mezuzah is a household ing the work, followed by needs to pay up. the department repeat- religious symbol of great his (ingoing behavior that "I did send him (Meir) edly told him, "We're still When you need a good lamer significance to Judaism and included bouncing a check an e-mail advising him that working on it," in seeking observant Jews. for $4,000 — A photocopy of this matter needed to be updates on multiple occa- ANTHONY J.RIPOSTA, One definition describes which he provided. settled as soon as possible," sions since May. the object as "a small case in Meir did pay $1,000 of she told us. "I know I personally only Certified by the Supreme Court which a small hand-written the fee up-front, he said. 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According to a press release whether to recertify, »nd have to con- 'from the freeholders, the program is rider possibly paying those expenses Available in t • 'Sustained via a revolving fund financed out of pocket, you could see a big Blue or White For members of New Jersey's volun- by a 50-cent surcharge the state places drop off resulting in manpower short- teer emergency ambulance squad who on "each fine, penalty and forfeiture ages. ... What will the politicians, like Bulldog Mascot $20.00 Jfeel jilted over the state's draconian for motor vehicle and traffic viola- (36th District legislators) Paul Sarlo, Bulldog Large Paw Print $10.00 •reduction of the EMT Training Fund, tions." Gary Schaer and Fred Scalera do then Small Paw Print $5.00 [Assemblyman Gary Schaer (D-36) In fact, according to a letter sent — when they see municipalities must [remains optimistic that the vast bulk March 1 to volunteer ambulance look at hiring people for these posi- jof funds will eventually be restored. organizations from David Gruber, tions and add expenses to their bud- [ Those volunteers upset with the assistant commissioner of the state's gets?" jloss of monies, currently set aside Department of Health and Senior "If there is a shortage of volunteers for continuing education courses and Services, the fund will still finance cer- before that point," warned Lopez, "it recertifkation, have both political par- tifying incoming volunteer EMTs. could put people, particularly senior Bulldog Head 1S"I18" Sm. P.W «"»*• ties to blame. In that letter, posted on the New citizens, at even greater risk." 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Toll Free: ICorzine signed (P.L. 2009, Chapter Further, Gruber hinted that, while 1-800-49&O083 •174), lengthening the time EMTs need lawmakers opted last year to length- »to recertify from three to five years. en the time to recertify for budget- Fax: 201-531-1287 www.lyndhurstcar.com ! Though he inherited the policy, ary reasons, the department prefers • Local & Long Distance (Corzine's successor, Republican Gov. eventually reinstating the shorter time • 7 Days JChris Christie, has not changed it. requirement. j Like Corzine, for Fiscal Year 2011, "We will advise the (EMT) com- • Door-to-Door the kept the vast bulk of training fund- always has been that — depending on munity when (the fund) is able to •ing in the general treasury to help nar- fund allocation levels — new volun- provide funds for continuing educa- EWR LGA JfK EM LGA JFK row the deficit. teers would receive priority for initial tion, and when we can revert to our $40 $75 $H $42 $75 $H During a phone interview with The certification. desired three-year certification cycle," $40 $75 $O $42 $75 $H \Leader, without getting into time lines, He wrote, "the fund must cover all he wrote. $44 $75 $M ; Schaer, vice chairman of the assem- new EMT basic education and then Schaer seemed hopeful the wait $44 $75 $85 bly budget committee, said legislators be used for continuing education or won't be too long — if the current $42 $75 $H • "have been assured by Gov. 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By Kyle Oriowicz "My kids love it,"Goswami Kid' hob is not alone. DiMaggio said the money said in an interview. Many Lyndhurst residents is "far and above" the rev- The once highly antici- are tired of rising municipal enue the town anticipated. LYNDHURST — On a pated pool met all of her taxes, some even citing the The commissioner cred- Providing All Types of insurance: recent Saturday afternoon, expectations. "I'd been pool as part of the prob- its this success to renters, as the I.vmUinrst community looking forward to it (and) lem. With a $735,000 build- well as membership fees. In Business Insurance Pwsoool Insuranca pool, opened to the public it's great," she concluded. ing price tag and projected addition to the Lyndhurst - Ganercri liability since April, is bustling but Jay Kidt hob's children operating costs for 2010 at Golden Bears, who use the * Commercial Property We ore fluent tranquil. A diverse crowd use the pool, too. His sons, $200,000, many Lyndhurst facilities free of charge, two • Restaurant Insurance in Polish, Russian •Motmtytle of around 15 people — Chris, 13, and Justin, 11, taxpayers believe they have professional swim teams and * Worker1! Compensation & Spanish > Watercroft • Commercial Auto • Flood • Umbrella nowhere near capacity — shared a lane Saturday, Aug. a right to question the Ixonia High School pay to • Group Health Insurance •LHeSHeoWi Insurance shares the large pool with- 28, training for their next necessity of a community practice at the pool. out conflict, while parents meet. The pair are members pool. To most, a pool is not Aside from a few noisy and spenl swimmers look on of Rutherford YMCA's swim a necessity; it is a luxury. In dissidents, public reaction from the bleachers. Though team. Lyndhurst's case, though, it to the pool has been posi- it ina\ noi rival a da\ ai Kidchob was running is a luxury that the town can tive, the commissioner con- ACCUPRESSURE THERAPY the beach, the brand-new practice on this day, watch- seemingly afford and even tended. DiMaggio claims An Ancient Oriental Practice indoor f.u ilii\ provides an ing his sons with a scrutiniz- stand to profit from. there is "tremendous" sup- WE CAN HELP REDUCE PAIN AND RELIEVE SORENESS affordable daily getaway for ing glare while keeping time According to Parks and port for the new facility. a faunK or individual on a on a stopwatch. Recreation Commissioner As more memberships TIRED? budget. The proud father said he Thomas DiMaggio, the com- are pure based and renewed, Sapna (losuami, a moth- loves the brand-new facil- munity pool has exceeded the future looks bright for FATIGUED? er whose children have used ity and is satisfied with the all revenue expectations. the town's newest asset — the pool siiu r iis opening, price — he owns a family "Ihe pool is at a level now but only if the money flows WE CAN HELP! found ihe membership lees membership. However, he is where (the Township of as freely as the water. All massages given by Therapist John Huang i reasonable. She is pleased Lyndhurst) is actually mak- Nationally Certified In * fed up with the ongoing tax More information on the Therapeutic Massage And Bodywork thai hei c hildien, Krishna. situation in l.vndhurst. "I've ing money," DiMaggio indi- community pool, such as SEPTEMBER SPECIAL: 12, and Rhea. S, ,,ui use the lived here for five years," cated in a phone interview. membership costs and pool pool six da\s week at a lela- Kidchob said. "'I love the According to 2010 bud- hours, can be found at untnu. $50.00/hour ti\el\ low pi ii c. She plans town; I love the people in it lyndhurstnj.org. p get estimates, the pool's reg.$80.00/hour mi extendin ... but I just wish the taxes annual revenue is expected i membei- GIFT (ERTIFICATES AVMIMLE. th would go down. That's all." to match its operating costs. .. Call KyWat fall. lStsUnionAi (New China Inn,Resta New talks emerge on sharing courts By Ray Smith we'll know whether or not it would be your own facility, you control it and K worth it" you make the decisions. When you Protect O Your car According to the clerk, the leasibil- merge with somebody else you don't WELLINGTON — Munii ip.iiities ii\ study will take 10 months. have that." O Your house. 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Professional & Experienced Staff , SEPTEMBER 2.2010 THElfAMR Sept 11 memorial dancer to appear In Vegas telethon WOOD-RIDGE — Wood-Ridge will hold a memorial service to honor the heroes and victims of Sept 11, 2001. By Andraw Sagarin Nemr started CPD Plus and is still The service will be held at the Veterans Memorial Park, On REPORTER working hard to fund Tap Legacy, a Valley Boulevard and Highland Avenue on Saturday, Sept. proposed cultural center he founded 11 at 10 a.m. The Knights of Columbus Saint Anthony's LYNDHURST — Accomplished along with Hines, in an effort to pro- Council 11585 will sponsor a blood drive prior to the Sept. rhythm tap dancer, and Lyndhurst vide young dancers with the opportu- 11 service. A community bloodmobile will be stationed on resident, Andrew Ncmr will perform nities and resources he wasn't able to Valley Boulevard between Marlboro Road and Highland during the eighth hour of the 45th have. Avenue, 9 a.m. to noon. Call 201-959-O202 ext. 1. Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon this "Whenever you pursue a passion weekend, Sept. 5-6. The appearance there is always going to be challenges," will be Nemr's first on the show since he told The leader in the interview. "I 2006. was reading the other day 'Brick walls AMVETS POST As in 2006, Nemr will be perform- are there for you to find out how badly 323 NEW YORK AVENUE ing alongside his dance group CPD you want something' ... My belief is Plus (Cats Paying Dues) — a group of that part of the reason why I'm here is LYNDHURST NJ 07071 young dancers that Nemr works with to be a tap dancer." HALL RENTALS FOR YOUR SPECIAL in an effort to pass along the style and Through the telethon. Nemr will BIRTHDAYS • COMMUNIONS • MEETINGS history of rhythm tap as it was passed be able to use his talents for a worthy HOLIDAY • SHOWERS • ANNIVERSARIES along to him. cause. Nemr spent his youth under the The 45th Annual Jerry l.ewis MDA CHOICE DATES STILL AVAILABLE OR OPEN tutelage of noted dancers such as Telethon - will broadcast live from Bunny Briggs and the late Gregory the South Point Hotel and Casino 201438 9886 Hines and Jimmy Slyde. in Las Vegas. Last year, the telethon In an April interview with The Leader, raised $60.5 million for the Muscular Nemr spoke of how difficult it was find- Dystrophy Association. ing the means to study and practice an H CHILD CARE SUBMITTED PHOTO art form with limited recorded history. Call Andrew at 20]-;nK-.')l>27 Toddlers thru School Age Children Space is limited. Register your child today. TWO WEEKS WOOi Holidays: Does Christmas begin Dec. 26? (Off Irtmootfa't atom) 201-728-4328 Continued from season. Afterward, he sets weeks. reports much of the same PageAl up a price sheet that he dis- "Late September, early for his business. 253 Vilky Blvd. * Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075 tributes to his customers. By October — we start prepar- "Years ago, people would Card and gift shops aren't Sept. 15, Keegan will have ing for Thanksgiving," said go to a party and bring a the only businesses to get the majority of his orders in Joe Spiekermann of Mazur's bottle of wine or as a gift to a an early start on Christmas. and cutting will commence Bakery in Lyndhurst. "We client, give a bottle of wine," Turning Age 65? According to Tom Keegan, throughout October and start pressing out our pie lanzerotti said. "Now they many of the Christmas trees into November, with Nov. shells around then for sale give cookie trays. A lot of that will be featured promi- 15 being the earmarked during Thanksgiving." places give cookie trays now Call for your nently in locals' homes in date to begin supplying the Starting early is a neces- instead of wine or flowers." December have already businesses he's selling to. sity for Mazur's who will sell Those cookie and pastry been marked down by tree Keegan also operates between 5,000 and 6,000 trays are vital to Lyndhurst Medicare [growers. Keegan is thethree retail locations in pies for Thanksgiving. After Pastry Shop during the hol- •owner of Northern Border Hackensack, River Edge and Thanksgiving they move iday months and so they supplement .Tree Farms, a tree whole- Paramus where he is able to straight into Christmas start preparing in early [saler based in Hackensack work with the public on a mode with cookies, ginger- November. | that supplies nurseries more personal basis. While bread houses and babkas Lanzerotti describes quote and small businesses from some cultures purchase their being the most popular four waves of business that .Massachusetts through 1 trees in November, some- items. Lyndhurst Pastry Shop Long Island, and down times a week or two before Work becomes so intense experiences every holiday .into Delaware County in Thanksgiving, Keegan typi- that Spiekermann hires sea- season. First, there is the I Pennsylvania. cally sees business take off sonal employees to package Thanksgiving wave — usu- 1 "On a scale of impor- during the second week cookies and help man the ally beginning in the second tance, the Christmas busi- of December and through front of the store so that week of November. Then, ness is definitely a 10 for us," the week before Christmas. he and his staff can focus beginning in the first week Keegan explained. "In fact, The week or two leading on production. All tolled, of December is the holiday •we've already started getting into Christmas sometimes Spiekermann estimates that party wave where customers ! calls from nurseries over the becomes hectic to the point payroll goes up by 30 to 40 order trays for parties and ' past few days asking about where Keegan finds himself percent during the holiday as gifts. Shortly thereafter, what we have this year." resupplying nurseries while months but, considering customers come in for their Typically, Keegan's holi- also minding his own stores. business increases by 40 per- own Christmas cookies — day preparation starts in July Believe it or not, even cent during those months, Christmas Eve, for instance, This Firm And Its Predecessors — where he begins commu- the food that you'll be eat- it's a worthwhile expense. is the shop's busiest day of nicating with growers as to ing during the holidays will Jerry Lanzerotti, co-own- the year. 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What we do is we be paid by the borough. 201 — The Borough of North pates "that "a federal grant authorize bonding up to a "When (the project is) Arlington is in its initial stag- in the maximum amount certain amount to cover the all done, the federal govern- Gall forYou r Quote, es of commencing phase of $460,000 pursuant to cost of the project and also ment is going to reimburse III of an expansive Ridge the America Recovery to cover contingencies." us," Hughes said. "The actu- Road streetscape project. and Rcinvestnu it Act of Certain unforeseen al cost of the project will be Auto. Home, life, Health, The development has come 2009 shall be received by events that could take place Figured out, because some- on the heels of the bor- the borough to finance"th e include a water main break times you do not know all ough council approving a streetscape, essentially pay- that occurs because it was the exact costs going into $670,000 bond, during the ing for the majority of the not properly marked on something like this. Once Aug. 19 borough council project. the roadway, plus any other we figure out what the fed- "How To Find Out What Back, y meeting, which includes a Explaining why it is nec- unexpected costs that can eral government reimburse- Sciatica, or Leg Pain Treatment down payment for the con- essary for the borough to arise, according to Hughes. ment is for anjd what the tinuation of the project. set up a bond to finance Due to the length of final bill is, then we can sell Might Work For You. J' According to the bond the initiative, Crifasi stressed Ridge Road, the streetscape bonds ... for whatever it is Bergen County, NJ-Have you tried pills, injections, therapy, ordinance, the money the importance of having a project has been divided we actually need to cover on surgery, or massage? Dr. Michael Cooney, DC is offering The will be used to continue means of financing the proj- into phases. Splitting the our end of the project." Severe Back, Sciatica, And Disc Pain Guide for local residents revamping Ridge Road from ect in place. project into more affordable The previous phases suffering from severe back, sciatica, and leg pain. Discover why Garden Terrace to Hendel "Even if you are getting phases allows the borough spanned from the Belleville your treatments may have failed and possibly a new solution. Avenue. a project paid for 100 per- to apply for several grants Turnpike to Garden Terrace Call 1-800-707-9584 (24 hour recorded message) This particular phase will cent, the law states that you with a goal of financing the and the area around the or go to: www.rutherfordpainrelief.com include the same improve- still have to have a (means majority of the streetscape, North Arlington Borough Michael Cooney, DC ments that the previous of financing) in place so according to Crifasi. Hall. According to Crifasi, phases underwent, accord- if the project needs to be "North Arlington came the borough has approxi- ing to Joseph Crifasi, con- paid sooner than the grant up with a futuristic plan for mately two more phases struction manager at Neglia is received you have to have Ridge Road," Crifasi said. left to completely finish the WE SHIP: Engineering. available money to pay the "Because of the length and Ridge Road streetscape. • by surface and itr When finished, the project • tMlonQknQS vof tnoto movfnQ to "It follows the same pat- con tractor and profession- size of it and the expense, snolfMr country tern as phases I and II," als, which covers you until they broke it up into phas- will stretch from Kearny to • automoMta* • packages "ltd odd •hapt* and stoat Crifasi said. "We arc going the grant is reimbursed," he es." Lyndhurst. SERVING ALL POLAND. AS WELL AS LITHUANIA. LATVIA, ESTONIA, ' etal package to be replacing the curbing said. Though the grant is set to Phase III is set to com- UKRAINE, BELARUS. HOLDOVIA, with Belgium block curbs, North Arlington Council pay off the bond, in the end, mence some time in CZECH REP., SLOVAKIA AND RUSSIA installing the paver patio President Richard Hughes certain things are not cov- September and will take bricks along the curb line further explained the rea- ered by the awarded money. anywhere from six to eight and redoing the concrete soning behind having a "It does not cover street weeks to complete, accord- sidewalk. In addition to that, means of financing in place lighting," Hughes indicated. ing to Hughes. new park benches will be before receiving the gram "It does not cover parking aaaMa.Maak.anM installed, matching garbage money. meters and it does not cover Mtn-ns.nHMm.HHiM Details for the Labor Day Street Fair RUTHERFORD — The Rutherford Labor Hay organizing committee has announced the line-up for entertainment that will be at the event. At the Hutzel Memorial Band Shell in Lincoln Park, Suing Theory will perform from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; followed by The Rum Runners (Jazz Trio) with Ashley Pcttet singing from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; and the Root/ Band from 3 p.m. BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL to ") p.m. At the lawn of the Presbyterian Church ANY PROGRAM (corner oi Ridge Road and Park Avenue), the Sean Duffy Bagpipe Hand will per- New members only form from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; followed Exp. 9/30/10 by Lyndhnisl resident Taiiana Lima (pic- Must bring this ad for discount tured) from I p.m. in $ p.m., and Joe Cimo from 'i p.m. to "> p.m. For those looking lor .m air-conditioned place to sit and listen to music — the Presbyterian Church will he hosting a van- ct\ ol musical sounds in the Chapel room between II a.m. and 1 p.m. Strolling min- strel Ro\ [listice will be on the avenue throughout the d.w In are;! throughout the da\ .is well. of winning a spot in the n (children may want to look for the do later (his fall. on Park Avenue oi visit ihe bouncy ride on Ihe fair is looking for a group of volun- (he lawn of the Presbvteiian Church. 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By W. L Bill Allen, Jr. last year, including all of our top five run- Setting the pace for the Bears' recent I.US X-C contingent will be compet- NEW JERSEY SPORT/ACTION ners, so I'm pretty confident that we will be resurgence has been Patrick Rono, a junior ing in the New Jersey Interscholastic very competitive again this year," assessed who won (he individual Bergen County Conference/Meadow lands Division, along LYNDHURST — The gap between the veteran I,US head coach Dave Picardo. Championship last year, prior to finishing with Bee ton Regional, Queen of Peace, two most recent conference crowns copped A member of the I.HS Class of 1990 who ninth in New Jersey at the Slate Meet of Harrison, I lasbrouc k Heights, Secaucus, by the boys cross-country contingent from is now in his eighth year at X-C club's con- Champions. Saddle Brook, Ridgefield Memorial and I.yndhurst High School was well over 40 trols, Picardo guided the Bears boys to a 6-1 In the Bergen Meet of Champs, Rono Immaculate Conception of Loch. years, as the Golden Bears ran to 2009 mark in their septet of regular season skir- posted a time of 15:25, with a lime of 15:55 The Golden gang will kick off its cur- Bergen County Scholastic League/National mishes, with the locals then finishing first the SMOC on the very tough, very hilly rent campaign by facing Becton Regional, Division after not having garnered a title of in the BCSI./National championship race. urse at Holmdel. Secaucus and Harrison at West Hudson any kind since 1965. Those results left LHS tied for the overall The list of other varsity returnees includes Park on Sept. 15. Now, the defending champion locals are title with Ridgefield Memorial. niorsJJ. I-eClerc and Pedro Morcion and Then, there is a trip to the Season optimistic that the gap between last year's "We only graduated one senior, Tyler niors Danny Caspar, Max Kstcvtv, Ihiago Opener Invitational set for Sept. 17 at crown and the next one will be much, much Fit/simnions, and he was our number rnandes and Mark I.odatc Darlington County Park in Mahwah. shorter. six guy for most of last season," Picardo With the forced dismemberment "We have six of our top seven back from expounded. of the now defunct Hi !Sl ./National, the Call Bill at !J7S-7HS-i Bigger Than Ever! Family Fun & Entertainment 35th Rutherford Labor Day Street Fair Antiques, Crafts, Family Entertainment Monday, September 6, 2010 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rain or Shine • Free Admission Downtown Rutherford, NJ Rark Avenue from Ames Avenue into Lincoln Park New Jersey's Biggest Street Fair with over 200 vendors Come see the antiques, crafts, live bands, food, civic organizations and lots more

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Gonnelli Superbowl XLVIII being ciate. Michael has closed products exposure. uniquely qualified to help ha* six years of experience hosted at Giants Stadium more than approximately Michael has achieved consumers navigate the in the real estate field and located right here in East $20 million worth of prop- the following awards, Top opportunities that exist in n»O»t recently worked for Rutherford, brings endless erties between the years of Office Producer from 2006- the local real estate market another local Century 21 possibilities to future new 2007-2009. While Michael 2009 and NJAR Circle of and provide current sellers office, therefore making construction projects." takes great pride in the Excellence Award recipient with an excellent opportu- hiqi a huge asset to Century Gonnelli specializes in everyday buying and selling from 2005-2009, achieve- nity to gain additional expo- 21 Gold Advantage. residential, commercial, of real estate, his involve- ments he would not be able sure for their properties. For "I am so pleased to land and business acquisi- ment in the industry goes to accomplish without all open house listings in East announce that Michael tions. "I'm very excited to much further. Michael also the clients/customers he has Rutherford, consumers can has joined our team," said join the Century 21 Gold has assisted both buyers and had the pleasure of working visit the Century 21 Century Jane Frank, who owns and enhance the services we pro- Advantage office and I look sellers with short sale prop- with. Michael holds rank in 21 Gold Advantage Web site operates Century 21 Gold vide to out customers in the forward to continuing shar- erties. As a licensed New the Top 50 of Century 21's at www. C21 goUadvantagr. Advantage. "We believe Meadowlaods area includ- ing all of the great resources Construction Sales Expert, Top Producing Agents in com. his experience will greatly ing Secaucus, the town Century 21 provides with my Michael is familiar with the NJ/Delaware Area for — Submitted press release Ryan accepts new appointment TRENTON — Dr. G. Jeremiah Ryan, president of Bergen Community College, has been appointed chair of the Board of Directors of NJCCC Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development. Meet the home loans team with a proven Ryan has served as president of Bergen since July 2007 and played a vital role in record of service. securing opportunities for businesses to For more than 18 years, the Chu Team — led by one of the nation's top mortgage provide employees with training in math, professionals — has been providing the level of service you expect from computer applications, writing and verbal Bank of America. We offer: communications, and English as a second language through the Basic Skills Workforce • Top-rated performance, ranked in the top 5% among Bank of America Home Loans'* Training Program organized by NJCCC mortgage loan officers nationwide and #1 in New Jersey Consortium for Workforce and Economic • Personal and prompt service — thoughout the loan process Development, the New Jersey Business 8c • Our Clarity Commitment™ — a document that highlights key loan information in plain Industry Association and the New Jersey language1 Department of labor. To purchase or refinance with confidence, contact: "Businesses benefit by tapping into the workforce training programs and they, in turn, strengthen the economy by hiring James Chu more people. It's a win-win scenario," Ryan Senior Home Loans Manager Bank of America said. "Enhancing the skills and professional Platinum Club development of the workforce is one of the 973.316.4567 fundamental missions of community col- Home Loans leges. NJCCC Consortium programs address tional research commission. His expertise [email protected] that mission by enabling employers to pro- includes finance and economic develop- vide an added level of education for their ment, strategic planning, fund raising, mar- 1 As reported in December 2009 yearlodale statistics by Bank of America Home Loans employees." ' The summary is provided as a convenience, does not serve as a substitute for a borrower s actual loan do- ket research, government relations, con- Borrowers should Become fully informed by reviewing all of the loan and disclosure documentation piovidi As the state's largest community col- tinuous quality improvement, and staff and Sank at America, N.A. Memoer FWC. fil Equal Housing Lender © 2009 Sank of America Corporation Credit ar lege, Bergen has numerous programs that board development. conditions apply This is not a commitment to leod Pro^ams. rates, terms and conditions are subject to change address workforce development. last year, Ryan is an honors graduate of Hamilton the college used a $2.3 million Community- College with a bachelor's degree in govern- Based Job Training grant from the U.S. ment and speech. He earned a Master of Department of l-abor to launch the col- Arts degree from Stanford University in lege's "Employment Pathway Initiative," organizational development and a Master Hasbrouck Heights 201-288-5533 which provides employment training and of Science degree from the State University Wood-Ridge 201-939-2224 job placement at Bergen Community of New York at Albany in education adminis- College at the Meadowlands in I.yndhurst. tration. His doctorate is in higher education The Meadowlands facility also operates a administration from Nova Southeastern Regional Center for Disability Employment, University. KK9JS Has joined our family known as the MOSAIC Center, to assist The New Jersey Community College job seekers with disabilities and employers Consortium for Workforce and Economic searching for qualified employees. Development brings together the vast In addition, thx* New Jersey Small resources of the 19 New Jersey commu- Business Df*rl(>prnent Center at Bergen"s nity colleges for New Jersey companies and Ciarco Learning Center in Hackensack pro- organizations to access, develop and receive vides consulting services and training to workforce education and training for their self-employed persons and owners of small current and emerging workforce statewide. $299,000 Wood Ridge companies. Last year Bergen's NJSBDC For more info, visit ztnino.njworkforcf.org. counseled 368 new clients and 81 continu- Bergen Community College (unmv.f>ergen. ous clients; conducted 59 workshops attend- edit), based in Paramus, is a public two- ed by a total 838 small bu.sinesspeople, and year coeducational college, enrolling nearly authored nine loan applications with a total 17,000 students at locations in Paramus, value of $5.5 million. the Philip J. Ciarco Jr. Learning Center Ryan has worked for more than 20 years in Hackensack and Bergen Community in higher education. He has served as an College at the Meadowlands in I.yndhurst. academic dean, chief advancement officer, The college offers associate degree, certifi- research and marketing dint tor, executive cate and continuing education programs in director of a statewide college association, a variety of fields. WoodRUge $375,000 WoodRWge $329,900 Lot* $429,000 Ramsey $479,000 assistant dean and member of an educa- — Submitted press release Tudor Colonial SxteH^I Cotoraal Ranch Farmhouse Colonial 3BR, 2bth 3BR. 1Mh 4Bfl, 3.5bth 38R 2.bth 172518 172318 172138 #72476 Community briefs Call 1-888-820-5248 • Commissioner Tom be a member of the church thy local volunteer organiza- Enter ext. # for FREE Recorded Message! DiMaggio, director of the to partic ipate. tions. 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We have be at the Labor Day Street w w w.park-haven .com Parks Department. openings in our advanced Fair and wish all of the • St. Michael's Leisure classes which include train- local non-profit community FEATURED PROPERTY Club will have a bus going ing for the TOEFL exam. groups the l>est of luck in NUTLEY FOR SALE to Sands casino Sept. 16. h There is currently a their fund-raising efforts," $379,000 will leave the church park- wait list for the beginner • Be a "Day Caller" one Lovely expanded cape. ing lot on Page Avenue at and intermediate (lasses. dav a month. Do you have a 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths w/ftnished basement, updated kitchen, 10 a.m. Cost is $20. Call 201- Registration forms will be phone? We will provide the deck with large property 438-7847. available at the library's notebook and pens. Young SINGLE FAMILY 4 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS. ENCHANTING SPUT LEVEL Great place to make home1 • The First Presbyterian Adult (Circulation Desk. children? Bad weather? 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We can also cover by reading only 12 with Kenny < Cunningham use volunteer drivers, to be pages a day and are wel- Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 7 sure the clients get to their comed and encouraged to p.m. 1 lis music includes The necessary appointments. Be E. RUTHERFORD FOR RENT GUTTENBERG FOR RENT LYNDHURST FOR RENT LYNDHURST FOR RENT attend the one hour weekly Bra lies and other popular a part of an organization $1,7S0+UnUM0lfTH $1,250+lfnUM0NTH $1,200+imUMMfTH Lfl&ModMn, Bright ind Opw Commuter* Dtttght 4 room apwt- group session designed to groups from the 1960s. Call that just celebrated its 30th 3 todroom/2 Baths 5 room •! review the week's assigned 201-438-8806 or e-mail carl- anniversary, seeing to it our t Will I QTMt CftflTBCtBT. readings and! foster discus- [email protected]. Rutherford neighbors get to sion. • The- Rutherford their doctor appointments, The program is current- Democratic (Club's hot dog (live* back to the community ly scheduled to complete cart has been a familiar sight that you chose to live in. Call before Christmas. There is for 30 years at the borough's 201-438-3406 for more infor- LuAnn Gloria no charge for the course Labor Dav Street Fair, but mation. Ask for Fran cine BELLEVILLE FOR SALE BELLEVILLE FOB REHT Moriano Zahorian ii won't be there this year. Linden berg or Alice Helble. 1449,000 $1,100+ UTH/M0NTH Sates Sates and enrollment is open until 3 FMItly - Great Invwtmtntt Ljrat S room aoirtmMt Agent Agent Friday, Aug. 27 through Un- At the request of council • The Republican Club church Web site at www. candidates George Fecanin booth at Rutherford's I.abor fpcrutherfurd.org or by con and Jac k Boyle, the- club will Day Street Fair will feature Call for a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 201.933.1 tacting the church office at not be competing with local Philly pretzels and refresh- 201-438-35(i9. community groups who ing drinks for sale. A variety For more information work hard to raise funds at of these popular treats as you can also visit www. the fair through the sale of well as cold lemonade will BibUin90Days.org or e-mail food. Both men know from replace the burger menu of the church at fpcor@fpauther- experience the struggle it past years at the Park Avenue ford.org. You do not need to is (<» raise money (or wor- side of Lincoln Park. THURSDAY, SEFTEMBBt 2.2010 THE LEADER B3 THE LEADING OPINION A NEIGHBOR REQUESTS YOUR Andrew was HELP fwpm TO THE EDITOR: O 0 On Sunday evening, Aug. 22, Dr. Lina Jacewich's 1996 Chevrolet one of a kind Lumina, while parked in front of her residence at 110 Sunset Ave., was viciously and maliciously vandalized. i The four tires were slashed and the auto's body was repeatedly scratched removing the exterior paint. 9 • $\ J ! Jjj II Since Jacewich's father passed away in December of 2006, she and her 89-year-old mother, Stella, have been II _ aggressively and repeatedly harassed. Jacewich is respectfully request- ing that anyone with information 1 • j about Sunday's deliberate vandalism contact the North Arlington Police Department to assist in its ongoing ^9/02/10 investigation. J Dr. Linda Jacewich North Arlington in South Bergen. for them. At Elizabeth Street, it goes Through it all, Wilms' decision to back to three lanes. One driveway past overstep the limits of her authority Elizabeth, there is a 20-foot buffer. It's WILMS' ASSAULT WAS WRONG and jeoparciize confidence in our sys- a four-lane highway for two blocks. PHOTO BY ANDREW ORTEGA tem appears sufficient to warrant her Too bad. TO THE EDITOR: immediate removal from the board, Help. Does anyone care? You may not have known work Monday, Aug. 30, I Rutherford Board of Health abeyance of all pending appointments I'm a senior citizen. I can't enter Rutherford's Andrew Ortega didn't find any more pic- President Wilms' unprecedented and and re-appointments to the board, or exit my driveway without risking personally, but chances are tures or phone messages vituperous assault upon the* profes- an independent investigation of the my life, because the shoulder is only you probably saw some of from Andrew. I did find an sionalism, character and integrity of board and department operations 3-feet wide. his photographs. This ambi- e-mail from Collins Calhoun Dr. Jadwiga Warwas must be dealt with and the exploration of 21st century Carmine F. Randazzo tious 13-year-old who left us Funeral Home with the swiftly and decisively. options. too early Saturday, Aug. 28, unfortunate news of his The good doctor's public denun- It bears repeating to say the time Rutherford had a brief, but special rela- obituary and the mournful ciation of waste, abuse and misman- has come to put medical doctors and tionship with The leader. thoughts of his family mem- agement at the health department nurses in charge of affordable, social- WHIRLWIND OF UNCERTAINTY I still remember the day bers. deserves commendation, not tastiga- ly responsible public health care in when he walked in to our To lose any life is a trage- tion. Her contribution to our collec- Rutherford. TO THE EDITOR: office with a camera in his dy, especially for the friends tive understanding comes at a lime Adam M. Szura I start this letter with a short phrase hand, a friend by his side and family who knew the when these very issues are being raised Rutherford 1 coined in the past, "When swept up and enthusiasm in his eyes. deceased person on an inti- in the statehouse, in the press and at in the whirlwind of a chaotic life, never He had just returned from mate level. But to lose a life our council meetings, forget those close to you and pray they the demolition of the old so \oung is almost impos- Unlike a letter to the editor never forget you." rectory at St. Mary's Church. sible to put into words. authored by a private citizen, the dia- HELP! We are in a period in our nation's His mission was to convince I am extremely happy to tribe penned by Wilms carries the TO THE EDITOR: history where politically we have all this local news editor to have known Andrew, even if full weight and authority of govern- Where is (he justice? Does anyone been swept up into a whirlwind of publish his pictures. it was only for a few fleeting ment. That distinction comes with an care? uncertainty. Jobs, career, overall sur- He made a very convinc- minutes. He impressed me expectation of truth. Unfortunately, There has been a shafting of two vival. With a government that seems to ing case. His pictures were more than most people I the political appointee's ohfuscation businesses and three homes (174, 178 be running amok, creating more ques- great. His sales pitch was have met in my life. of fact, meandering self-contradiction and 182 Route 17 South, between tions than answers. Many of us believe better. He even handed me I will hold on to his busi- and attempted trivialization of tax- Summit and Elizabeth streets in we have the answer, but do we really? a business card that he made ness card. payer cost calls the integrity and ability Rutherford). A four-lane highway starts Government apparently has forgotten with his friend for another He was our star photog- of the board and its administration at Highland Cross to Elizabeth Street. its people and has gone on its way to one of his entrepreneurial rapher — a person whose of the health department into ques- Between Highland Cross and Summit, appease foreign interests and those ventures. The card read: Dos pictures we were more than tion. Ixist in the weeds of deliberate four homes have a 10 to 15-foot buffer. which benefit a select group of people, Amigos L-awn Maintenance happy to publish on our misdirection is the cost to taxpayers There is no problem for them. including themselves. Services. Andrew was listed front page. As a very small between $118,000 and $345,000 high- Between Summit and Elizabeth, as the president. tribute, we have decided to er than any other public health system there is a 5-foot buffer or less. Too bad Please see LETTERS on Page B4 This young man, who was reprint one of his iconic only 12 years old when I first shots of the demolition of met him, gave off the aura the old rectory at St. Mary's. LYNDHURST PROTESTS CONTINUE of a person three times his Typically, our newspaper age. He was ready to take puts "Photo courtesy of in Fake news brief: Residents able to pay taxes with Monopoly money on the world. He presented the credit line to let the himself with a professional- readers know that the pic- SIB, ihi rare in any bi ture was submitted to The we BUT IT'S g leader. For in-house photo- AUUX'HAVB In today's world of young graphs we write, "Photo by." teenagers making their way It's a small distinction, but irri/i through the routine of aca- one that clearly says when a demics, sports and commu- photo is either given to The nity life, Andrew seemed leader by an outside person to stand out. He held a or is actually taken by a staff thoughtful conversation member. with most of the adults here For the reprint of at 77M? leader. He followed Andrew's photo at the top up with me over the phone of this page, we thought it to make sure the photo- appropriate to make him graphs would work for our part of The Leader family and publication. He stopped by so we put "Photo by." from time to time with more We'll forever miss one of stories and pictures from our best photographers. the road. —John Soltes When I came into Editor in Chief

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Continued from LETTERS on Page B3 WM due for either If (metab ) or V (veg- etation) — die 18th being an M week. I Have we great Americans, the people thought a few folki bad just made a mistake. who have fought, bled, scratched, tooth and As I continued toward the upper end of nail, to make this country what it is today, Edgewood, more pails appeared. I turned been forgotten? I believe to. I in the coming onto West Pierrepont and a friend was election*, and in our own way by speaking pulling not only his pail from the side of out, we can help to act our nation straight his house, but he qukkly moved over to for ourselves. Indirectly, I can see some his neighbor's to do the same. "Hey, Rich," Mates already taking their destiny in their I called out, "What's going on with the own hands, standing up for their people trash?" He replied, Town is taking a fur- and for what is right for them, saying 'Not' lough. No trash pickup on Friday." to Washington and 'Yes!' to the needs of No posting, no phone call, no police their people. Let our politicians know that announcement? My dogs and I picked up "We the people* are in control. They answer the pace to a sprint It seems phone calls to us. We don't answer to them. We are not Borough of. Trees to the Borough of As the taxpayers of this town are choking were made to Section 2A. here to serve them. They're here to serve us. Garbage Trucks and color-coded garbage to death on the property taxes, we need to Their trash pickup is on Tuesday. How . Hopefully, in the vision of our future, the bags. We might as well put an addition to make these changes now. ridiculous the whole trash situation has picture will be pleasing to all Americans, our town signs: We are unprotected. rMon rficpon become in Rutherford. promising financial security, government I don't care what party you belong to, I have lived here for nearly 60 years. I stability and hope. you must know that this doesn't make sense. Rutherford have owned a home for almost 35 years and Denial Jay McShom I stand by our officers. They should not be pay close to $11,000 a year in property taxes. in die position of let's make a deal. That THANK YOU TO THE VOLUNTEERS Over the past several years, our streets have Lyndhurat they have made any attempt to help out become obstacle courses, severely riddled with this situation that this town is in should TO THE EDITOR: with pot holes. be supported. Our curbs are broken and crumbling. DON'T LAY OFF POLICE Annette Bortone, president of the Barbara Obiedanski Woman's Club of Lyndhurst, would like to Trees are badly in need of trimming or replacement TO THE EDITOR: Rutherford thank her club members who have gracious- I truly can't believe that we are consider- ly given their time throughout the entire Trash pickup has been reduced from ing laying off police officers. What's next? summer volunteering at the Lyndhurst food twice, to once a week. This mandate began Volunteer police officers to fill in when we I SUPPORT THE UBRARY pantry. Chairman Diane Cichino and Judy in June, just at the start of summer. The don't have coverage for the town? Cardella get a special thank you for coordi- trash (including dog waste), has been cook- When emergencies come up and the TO THE EDITOR: nating the volunteers and doing all the gro- ing in the 90-plus degree days we have been police officer is the first responder, 1 hope I am writing this letter in support of the cery shopping when food runs low. Thanks experiencing this season. everyone remembers that there will be two Rutherford Public Library. It is especially also to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel seniors and Residents have been plagued by trash less and so your first responder might not essential now, when our freedoms are being AARP 4866 for their donations. odors and insects (including maggots). be available as quickly as we would have in slowly eroded, that we support open access Starting in September, the food pantry When does the timely removal of trash the past. to freedom of speech and press. As a democ- will be open four days a week — Monday to become a health issue? I know personally how important it is racy, it is vitally important that information Thursday, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. At this time when property values are in to have them there. I would hope that this be available and accessible at all times from Please don't forget to drop off your question, residents, do your part by keeping layoff idea is revisited and common sense every spectrum of the world. Our strength donations at the food pantry located in side, back and front yards neat. Borough returns to the council. The one thing we as a country is in our freedoms. We cannot the health center at 251 Stuyvesant Ave. administrators, be pware that upholding as a community should not do without is and should not permit the loss of these or send check made out to Woman's Club property values is an issue for resident/ police officers. experienced librarians from the Rutherford of Lyndhurst c/o 226 Kinglsand Ave. taxpayers. We should be even more upset over this Public Library. Lyndhurst, NJ 07071. The community needs to project to pro- as the number of people who were upset I find it appalling that the board of edu- Annette Bortone spective property buyers, valid reasons for over the library. The library situation is a cation is permitted to build a little kingdom the property taxes each owner has been disaster and once again who will suffer — of high-paying administrative bureaucrats Lyndhurst assessed. Strong positive messages are sent the kids of this town. Having three children in the main office; classrooms are filledwit h to prospective buyers when a community who attended Rutherford school system teachers plus assistants and yet have the TRASH AND TAXES has quality schools, safe neighborhoods, I know how much thev depended on the nerve to balance their budgets on reducing streets in good condition, maintained rec- library. the size of the custodial and secretarial staff TO THE EDITOR: reational areas and reliable town services. With the economy and break-ins rising who make no more than $15 an hour. On Wednesday, Aug. 18, I began with Will Rutherford continue to be known as I hope everyone will sleep better knowing As these teachers retire, no effort should an early walk with my dogs. I noticed a few the Borough of Tress or become known as that we art- two less officers. Alarm compa- be made to rehire new teachers, the assis- trash pails curbside in my neighborhood. the Borough of Trash and Taxes? nies should make out great in this town. tants should just be moved into the class- I thought it a bit odd, since by Rutherford Elizabeth Rowan Our town has gone from being the room. Sanitation/Recycling Schedule, Section 1A Rutherford OBITUARIES Nazare PAROW Ellen O'Connor Mt. Carmel R.C. Church. Interment tivated an excellent rapport with both FUNERAL HOME, INC. LYNDHURST — Ellen O'Connor Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flow- teachers and students. His gregarious Memorial Home, Inc. 185 RIDGE ROAD (nee Pomidor), 87, of Lyndhurst, on ers donations may be made to St. and charismatic nature drew people Joseph M. Nazare, NORTH ARUNGTON Thursday, Aug. 26,2010. Beloved wife of Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude to Andrew. He possessed a sense of Manager the late James J. Loving mother of Man.' Place, Memphis TN 38105. humor that was enjoyed and appreciat- 201-998-7555 Ellen O'Connor, Gail W. McDonald ed by all. His generous spirit was uplift- NJLIC. No. 2852 DENISE PAROW and Chief James B. O'Connor. Dear Andrew J. Ortega ing and he was adored by all those who 403 Ridge Road N _J. UC. NO. 3802 sister of Loretta Rovito and her hus- had the honor of knowing him. The Lyndhurst, NJ ELIZABETH PAROW band Tom. Cherished grandmother of heavens needed another shining star. NJ. LJC. NO. 3974 Jamie, Jimmy and Beth O'Connor and On Aug. 28, 2010, Andrew passed away 201-438-7272 HENRY S. PAROW, MGR. mother-in-law of Barbara O'Connor. peacefully in his sleep. He is survived N_l. UC. NO. 1937 Adored great-grandmother of Shea by his parents Jose M. Ortega and Elizabeth Sailcfi.iDe'ar aunt of Thomas Michelle Rogers-Ortega, his siblings Thurlby. Mrs. O'Connor was a den Katelyne Ortega and Isabelle Spencer, mother for Cub Pack 88 and a religious his grandparents Jose and Teresa education teacher at Sacred Heart Onega and Rose Rogers, and his step- *fyattttnm Church. For several years she served father Christian Spencer. Our family is e—' either as recording secretary, vice pres- deeplv saddened by this sudden loss. FUNERAL HOME ident or president of Our Lady of Mt. Andrew was the driving force behind Carmel Seniors. She was a member of RUTHERFORD — We were blessed all that we aspired to. The memory of 19 LINCOLN AVENUE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070 the Lyndhurst Zoning Board as well as with Andrew Jonathan Ortega on May our son will give us strength and guid- liaison for Lyndhurst Seniors for the 3, 1997. Born in Secaucus, and raised ance through these difficult times. He 201-939-1050 town mayor. She was a library trustee, in Rutherford, Andrew was an integral will forever be in our hearts and souls. ANGELO G MANIA, CFSP the leader for National Prayer Day in part of his community. Andrew, 13, Words cannot express how much we MANAGER -1MJ LIC. JPO3201 Lyndhurst in May, a member of the gave 150 percent at all that he endeav- will miss "our boy." Historical Socvet\ of Lyndhurst and a ored. He played baseball, basketball Arrangements by Collins Calhoun member of AARP Kingsland Chapter. and football in town with exempla- Funeral Home, Rutherford. Funeral Mrs. O'Connor also played Mrs. Claus ry passion and skill. His sportsman- Mass offered in the Church of St. at Franklin School and worked the ship was admired by coaches, team- Man, Rutherford. Interment Hillside polls on K1r

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