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March of Dimes I Superfly Vagabonding V andparent walk to raise money/or healthy babies Lyndhurst fans Celebrate Superfly's big win Memories bloom each spring'along withflciwers See page 3 \ . Seepage 7 See page 10 THE COMMERCIAL The difference between the right word and nearly the right word is the same as the difference between a 254 lighting bolt and a lighting bug THURSDAY, MAY 20,1999 ~Mark Twain OF LYNDHURST Scouts pitch in to help swallows Local resident turns 101 BY DEBRA WINTERS Springtime has arrived in full fash- ion, bringing with it the annual swarm of iridescent green and white swal- lows to the Meadowlands area. Visi- tors can spot these beautiful birds in the air above the 100-acre Kingsland Impoundment, located next to the Early deadlines Meadowlands Environmental Center in Richard W DeKorle Park. Due to the Memorial Day holiday Lyndhurst May 31, the Leader copy dead- "We're glad to see the tree swal- line isT-riday, May 28 at noon The lows arrive because they act as a natu- office will be closed in observance of the holiday ral vacuum cleaner in the Meadow- lands as they scoop up thousands of midges and mosquitoes that visit us Blood screening in the spring and summer," said Cory The Lyndhurst Health Departmem Ogden of the F.nvironmental Center. is holding a blood screening on June Tree swallows, who favor watery 12 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. by appoint- habitats like lake sides and marshes ment only. For more information call find the Kingsland Impoundment e: Annette. 804-2500 pfcially atlrarlim' hi Take a Trip to Taj presence of a reliable supply of food, and handy "affordable housing" in the Mahal on June 22 form of dozens of rustic wooden nests Commissioner Paul Passamario, Jr., boxes set on stakes driven into the I Jirccmi-1111 hi' Department of Jfcecre- soft mud-m-the mafs+t. The bexesr ation announces thai a bus trip to piaced over water a few feet from the the Taj Mahal Casino. Atlantic City, reedy islands of the impoundment by Swallows swarm in -Eagle Scout Pat Connell shoulders two of 60 NJ will be on Tuesday. June 22. This center staff members, substitute for tree swallow nest boxes to be set out at the 100-acre Kingsland im- trip will be open to any Lyndhurst hollow trees and provide the hole- poundment at Richard W DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst Connell, 18, was residents 21 years of age or older. nesting swallows with housekeeping one of several Boy Scouts who built 22 of the wood nest boxes Tickets will go on sale Monday. sites secure from predators like rac- A birthday celebration - Pictured above is Mrs Feldner, seated; and June 7 at the recreation department coons. Also, the houses encourage the standing is son George Feldner of Oradell and daughters Doris Bond of tear. "The effort carried out with the from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on week- from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and every day , birds to stick around in the Meadow- Lyndhurst and Marge Giebel of Florida assistance of Boy Scouts helped en- ends from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m DeKoru; thereafter at the same time. lands area for the summer rather than Mrs. Tclkal eldnerwillbe 10I years belonged to several senior citizen or- sure that this particular "rite of Park trails are fully wheelchairacccs- Buses will depart from the Town mova on further north on a quest for old on May 24. She has lived in ganizations. Some of her hobbies in- spring" will always occur to delight sihleand are open daily, weather per- Hall Park (Delafield Avenue) leaving other nesting sites. 1 .yndhurst for 57 years. She still lives cluded sewing, craflwork and ceram- us at winter's end." said Ogden fltfttfag. ics. at 8 a.m. sharp. In late March, Ogden and natural- in her own home. For further details, please call the I elka has 3 children, 16 grandchil- Her church has always been close ists from the center assisted Eagle The center will continue to offer For information on guided walks, recreation department at 804-2482. Scout candidate Stephen Fcrrante and dren, 24great-gnndciitldraA,and 12 to her heart. She taught Sunday young people projects that work to Hackcnuck River boat tours, guided ^great-great grandchildren. There also School and worked in youth pro- Trip to the Breakers Eagle Scout Pat Connell in a major foster a sense of responsibility, whik- tours, and special events, call 201- bird box "redevelopment"' project re- : is a deceased daughter. 2 grandchil- grams. I ter faith and love for her fam- Commissioner Paul Passamano. Jr.. at the same time allowing youth I 460-8300 or visit the llackcnsack ily has always been a major part of pairing and replacing those swallow dren and 1 great grand child. Director of the Recreation Department have fun, Ogden said. Meadowliinds Development Com- her life and still continues to be boxes that were damaged by the win- Mrs. 1'eldncr was always active in has scheduled the popular trip to the The Meadowlands Environmental mission website - strong. ter weather and general wcar-and- civic affairs of Lyndhurst. She also "Breakers Hotel" in Spring Lake for Center is open Monday to Friday www.limdc.stale.nj.us Lyndhursl Senior Citizens on Wednesday. June 30. Price of the tickets will be $30 on the air-conditioned town bus. If go- ing by car. the cost is $25. This in- cludes breakfast and dinner. The bus will leave from the Town Hall Park promptly at 8:30 a.m. Sign-ups will take place at the Parks Department beginning Monday, May 3,from9a.m till 3 p.m. Bring a Senior Citizen I.D. Card for proof of residency Call 804-2484 for more information. Casino trips are planned for May St. Michael's Rosary, Lyndhurst, is running a trip to Trump Plaza, May 26. The bus leaves St. M [duel's Park- Installation of new officers - May 15 marked the swearing in of new ing lot at 10a.m.The cost is$18. Fire Chief Robert Ferrara Pictured above with the new chief is First For more informalion, please call Assistant Chief Michael P Rumore, Second Assistant Louis Rente, Franat933-4536. Line Officers Capt David Hoyt, Capt Ryan Martin, Capt. Paul A trip to Mohegan Sun Bingo and Scozzafava, Capt David Wartel, Lt AnthonyParillo, Lt Timothy Burns Casino is planned for May 23. The bus leaves St. Michael's Parking Lot Dr. Anthony Ciradella is at 7 a.m. Rolls and coffee will be served including a 50/50 bingo on the iject Fire Vision - Assembly Majority Leader Paul DiGaetano presented a check in the amount of bus. You can win a tree bus trip. $1,000 to the Lions Club "Project Fire Vision" This project was a fundraising drive by the Lyndhurst Lions named Medical Director For more information, please call Club to raise money in order to purchase a Thermal Imaging Camera for the Fire Department In addition to Br LAUREN BAHOODV Franat933-»536. DiGaetano's check he also brought in an additional $1,800 from Lyndhurst businesses which included San Dr. Anthony Ciradella always be- Carlo Restaurant: Joe Metone, Graytor Printing: Armand Toran, Neglia Engineering: Michael and Joseph lieved that once he left his home in Be a school marshal Neglia, and Natures Choice: Stephen Reiter The $2,800 put the Lions's club fundraising drive over the top Lyndhurst, NJ, he wouldn't be re- The Township of Lyndhurst is ac- Pictured above from left to right are Assembly Majority Leader Paul DiGaetano, Assistant Deputy.Fire quired to be the family physician. But cepting applications for the position Commissioner Frank Wolf, Mayor James Guida, Lyndhurst Lion Club President Dennis Taras and Lyndhurst long behold alter years at practicing of Alternate School Marshals. Ap- Lions Club Secretary Ruth Woertz. internal medicine at Uradley Memo- plications available at Township rial Hospital, he has (bund himself Clerk's Office, temporarily located at right back where he started, treating the Lyndhurst Fire House on Delafield patients so familiar to him he refers to Avenue, Lyndhurst. them as family. Students present homemade fashions Now with over ! 6 years of medicine Atlantic City trip under his belt. Ciradella has been Commissioner Paul Passamano-, Jr., named the Medical Director at Director of the Department of Recre- Mediplex Rehabilitation of Central ation announces that a Bus Trip to Connecticut in Plantsville. Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, NJ Ciradella graduated from Rutgers University College of Pharmacy in will be on Tuesday, May 25. This trip Medical School, and in 1983 earned a will be open to any Township of 1970 with a bachelor's degree. I le then received a master's degree in medical post graduate degree in medicine from Lyndhurst Resident 21 years of age UCLA. or older. science from New York University in I977. In 1980 he was awarded his The new chief says he's proud to Tickets will go on sale Monday, medical degree from New Jersey be a part ol the Bradley staff. May 3, at the Recreation Department from 9a.m. until 2 p.m. and every day thereafter at the same time. See the lights on Broadway Buses will depart from the Town Commissioner Paul Passamano. Jr.. residents only an also, there is No Hall Park (Delafield Avenue) leaving Director of the Department of Parks Refund Policy on trips. at 8 a.m. sharp. & Recreation has tickets for the fol- For further details, please call the lowing Broadway shows: The bus leaves from the Parks De- Recreation Department at 804-2482.