“ Pulse o f the M eadow lands ”
Wood-Ridge • Carlstadt • East Rutherford • Rutherford • Lyndhurst • North Arlington
Established 1894 Thursday, April 21, 2005 Flasher strikes again; COMMUNITY
BRIEFS grandmother pushing baby stoller is victim Residents: be careful w here you post signs By Cindy Capitani LYNDHURST — E d i t o r -i n -C h i e f Commissioner William F. Smith, director o f the depart RUTHERFORD — A ment of public works, woman pushing a baby car announced that any election riage was subjected to a flasher signs placed on tree belt April 11 when she encoun areas, telephone poles or tered a man in the area of trees will promptly be Mortimer and West Newell removed. Anyone wishing to avenues at approximately 5 display an election sign must p .m . do so on their own private According to Sgt. John Russo, the perpetrator walked property. Township residents’ in front of the 68-year-old cooperation w ill be appreciat grandmother, pulled down his ed. pants, exposed himself and T h e suspect is d e scrib e d as made a suggestive comment to a Middle Eastern male, olive P ot luck dinner aids the victim. complexion, approximately 16 house fire victim s Although the details of the years old, about 5-foot, 5-inch RUTHERFORD — A pot exposure are different from es to 5-foot, 7-inches tall and luck dinner with karaoke the one that occurred April 1, weighing 160 to 180 pounds. entertainment will be held to Russo said the two incidents H e was last seen w e a rin g a fla n benefit the family of are similar enough to suspect nel shirt and blue jeans. He Rutherford eighth grade stu the perps are the same guy. was d e s c rib e d as h a v in g a dent Melissa Romano, who ‘The descriptions are slight chubby build, black hair and lost their Kip Avenue home ly different, but the MO is the brown eyes. and personal belongings in a same. In both incidents they In the April 1 incident, a house fire on April 13. The took o ff in the same direction, man exposed himself to four fundraiser will be held on west toward Krauser’s,” he seventh graders in the area of Saturday, April 23, from 7 said. “We seem to think they’re Tamblyn Field. No comments p.m. to 10 p.m. at 55 Kip connected.” were made, and the man did Russo said patrol cars were Center, Rutherford. not touch himself. " 'CKritaet Acte“ Donovan at right in the area when the inci Anyone with information 201-8960581 or Brigid d e n t. h appened. “B a t he was should call the Rutherford Farrell at 201-893-1065 for just gone. He could have a car Police Department at 201-939- more information. Donations in the area,” Russo said. “O ur 6000. patrol is totally dedicated to may also be mailed to Melissa Cindycap@l^eaderNewspapers. net Romano Housing Fund, finding this guy.” Bank of New York, 24 Park Ave., Rutherford, NJ 07070. Injured LPD officer W R Class o f 2005 w ill hold car wash WOOD-RIDGE — T h e chases down suspect Wood-Ridge Assumption cer James Goral ran the plate School Class o f 2005 w ill hold By Cindy Capitani on a 2004 silver Subaru travel E d i t o r -i n -C h i e f a car wash on Saturday, A pril ing in the area of Ridge Road 23, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., and Second Avenue on LYNDHURST — C a r in the school parking lot on Sunday, April 17, at approxi thieves zipping through the the corner of North Avenue mately 3:49 p.m. township April 17 probably and Second Street. The cost is “The car was stolen out of thought they had a clean get $5 per car. Rain date will be Photo by JoAm MerUnghaus Edison earlier that day. O fficer away after they crashed police Saturday, May 7. — A fire tore through a two family house at 62 Kip Avenue April 13, displacing the Goral activated his lights and Quick response — A fire tore thrc officer Anthony Alexander’s siren, but the car accelerated first floor family. See story page 3, squad car head-on and fled and passed several cars,” said Q P luncheon, tricky through the streets of Newark O’Conpor. ""-v tray set fo r Saturday o n fo o t. After traveling south on But the two-year LPD offi NORTH ARLINGTON — East Rutherford schools anxious Ridge Road, west on the cer couldn’t be stopped that The annual Queen of Peace Belleville Pike and eventually easily. Injured and on his own luncheon and tricky tray is south on Washington Avenu^ awaiting backup, Alexander planned for Saturday, April over proposed RL 3 housing in Newark, Goral lost sight of ran after the suspects and 23, at the Landmark in East the vehicle, O ’Connor said. details about the plan or asked specifies that only six acres o f nabbed a 15-year-old black Rutherford. Tickets are $35. By Carol Romeo A le x a n d e r, w h o was also,, in how the project would impact the 43-acre site can be devel male from Bloomsburg, Penn. Doors w ill open at 11:30 a.m. R e p o r t e r pursuit, spotted the car Qn oped since wetlands comprise For information, call their school systems. Lyndhurst Police Chief According to Chris Gale, 90 percent o f the property. James O ’Connor said the inci Monica at 201-246-8545. EAST RUTHERFORD — Please see S U S P IC t public inform ation officer for Gale said a Project Impact dent started when police offi The Becton Regional Board of on Page 11 the New Jersey Meadowlands Assessment — which encom Education and the East See Page 4 for more Commission (NJMC), a final passes input from borough, Rutherford Board of community news application submitted by the school, police and fire officials Education will join forces to WR signs redevelopment developer, Route 3 LLC of — has already been completed express their concern over the Livingston, was approved in and is in the hands of the proposed Route 3 apartment May 2004. It calls for two 20- municipality. The borough plan for Wesmont Station building plan and the im part story apartment buildings stands to gain annual tax rev i t w ill have o n th e ir sch o o l sys the project — which turns the along Route 3 East in the vicin- enues totaling $2.2 m illion a By C n d y Capitoni tem s. old Curtiss-Wright area into a »ity of the NJ Turnpike inter year once the project is com- E d v t o r -i n -C h i e f Both boards expressed pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use change 16W. This mid-rise their disappointment that nei neighborhood — is that it structure preserves the New WOOD-RIDGE — It’s ther o f the groups was contact Phase see won't cost existing Wood- York«, City skyline view and signed, sealed and delivered, ed or presented with any o n fa g e 1 1 and the mayor and council are Ridge taxpayers a dime. looking forward to presenting In addition, he pointed out the details of the Wesmont that it w ill stabilize the tax base Station redevelopment agree and add ammenities the whole Promotions on ment to residents. borough can enjoy. T here will be an eight-acre I t ’s really a restructuring of At thè regular mayor and By Ondy Capitani Lt. Michael JBarbire and athletic complex, an artificial Detective L t Robert Colaneri the police department,” said -council meeting April 12, E d it o r -in - c h i e f Mayor Paul Sarlo announced turf football/soccer field, two to Captains; Sgt Frank Smith Roseman. "We’ll be saving new baseball/softball fields, a Published Weekly $759,000 over a five-year peri that represent%ives of CARLSTADT — to lieutenant and police offi 1,000-square-foot athletic field 25) Ridge Rood od, and we get to add five Somerset Development have Promotions are planned with cer John Occhuizzo to house,” he said. There will also police, officers. We’ll haw a reached an agreeemnt with Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 in the borough’s police Sergeant In addition, fee be a 1,000-seat grandstand and police officers will be hired.' larger police presence and (he borough that clears the For advertising rates, department that will add a way for the project’s next a new middle school. The promotions are set to we’ll save money.” The 100,000" square feet of please oaN 201-3105161. captain to the ranks and Roseman said it takes seven ; epiace the vacantdeputy take place on Thursday, April neighborhood retail shops will 21, at a special meeting Of tile years for an officer to get to “Now we plan to have a For editorial, dassiftedt, chiefs slot surround an events plaza for mayor and council, assuming full pay scale. For instance, month-long series o f public & legal notices, please According to Carlstadt concerts, fairs and community contract negotiations are final Schmidt's $127,000 salary wfll awareness meetings ... it’ll be cal 201-438-8700. Mayor Will Roseman, Capt ized with the Superior comprehensive, technical www.laadeiNywipapers.nei Frank Schmidt will be promot- Please see CPD P lease: Officer's Association. , reviews and meetings,” he said. ed to i r Chief; Detective If a THE LEADER THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2005' First Aid Squad issues report from March LPD gears up for 5KR uh LYNDHURST — On May the 5K Run, $17 day of race RUTHERFORD — calls were for trauma, which The squad treated 85 resi The Rutherford First Aid 12, 2003, the Lyndhurst Police (all NJRRC members are entK Rutherford First Aid Squad includes 15 calls for motor dents, 33 non-residents and Ambulance Corps is actively Department lost 29-year-old ded to a $2 discount); $10 fo d Captain Luis Ayala has report vehicle accidents. Nine calls responded to six mutual aid recruiting new members. Police Officer Keith Von 2K Fun Walk. First 200 regis*' ed that the squad responded w e re classified as oth e r. calls in East Rutherford and Interested parties can call the Rapacki to an undiagnosed trants w ill receive T-shirts. to 117 calls for assistance dur The squad visited eight dif Lyndhurst The squad request 24-hour hotline number for heart disease. This disease, Awards will be presented to. ing the month o f March 20Ô5, ferent hospitals, with ed the services of the para recruiting at 201-460-3000, which was eventually found to the top three overall runners, traveling more than 1,147 Hackensack University medics on 60 occasions, and ext. 3181. Learn more about be Hypertrophic male and female, and to the m iles. Medical Center leading with the members of the squad the Ambulance Corps at Cardiomyopathy, affects one top three runners (ages: under O f th e 117 calls fo r assis 52 visits, 21 visits to St. M ary’s spent a total of 223 hours on www.rutherfordems.org. in 500 people. 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, tance, 66 calls were classified in Passaic and 18 visits to PBI ambulance calls. In an attempt to raise 50+ ). as medical emergencies, 24 Regional Medical Center. awareness of this disease, the Contact Det. M ike Failace at Lyndhurst Police Department, 201-939-2900, ext. 354. in conjunction with the Hypertrophic PUZZLE SOLUTION Police files... Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA), will host a 5K Run Both boys were arrested and Vitamins valued at $25.99 Stratus^ Attem pted theft and a 2K Fun Walk. All pro turned over to the custody of from Shop-Rite on A pril 13 at RUTHERFORD — A ceeds will be donated to the RUTHERFORD — A their parents. 4:05 p.m. She was released Mortimer Avenue resident HCMA in memory of Officer ('lark Court resident report NORTH ARLINGTON on summons. reported April 12 that six Von Rapacki. ed April 12 that someone üiè.vÿfl p ii — An unknown actor report boxes of vinyl siding 'were The event will be held on TH n I C E ■ * * E S M * N trie d to ga in e n try to his 2003 edly sprayed red paint on the stolen worth $600. Sunday, June 12, with the 5K Infinity. According to S o l i c i t i n g garage door of an Arlington WOOD-RIDGE — A ten Run starting at 9 a.m. and the reports, the driver’s side door EAST RUTHERFORD — Boulevard residence on April ant in a Marlboro Road 2K Fun Walk at 9:30 a.m., at lock was damaged. Norman D. Moore, 44, of 17. The graffiti looked like a apartment reportedly left the Whiskey Café, 1050 Wall Bronx, N.Y., wras arrested K with a line under it, police with two air conditioners val Street West, Lyndhurst. April 10 after allegedly trying A s s a u l t said. ued at $780 that belonged to Entry fees are $15 pre-regis ¿ J * ; T-i- f - WOODRIDGE — A to solicit tickets to the Andea the building management. EAST RUTHERFORD — tration (received by May 1) for Valley Boulevard resident Bocelli concert. According to The complainant reported to A woman reported April 13 reported to Ptl. Rutigliano police, he was seen holding Ptl. Biamonte April 18 that at 2:12 a.m. that she was April 18 that she found two up a sign. He was released on the tenant also vacated with The Bogle Agency, Inc. • Since'1919 slapped during a verbal argu holes in her windows that sum m ons. out paving the last m onth’s ment by another employee. “ Insurance Specialists” Representing appeared to have been rent and left the apartment Complaints are pending. Mercury Ins.Group Palisades Safety & Ins. Assoc CNA Ins. Co caused by rocks, which were Theft in a damaged condition. Selective Ins. Co. OneBeacon Ins. Co. Consumer First Ins. Co. fo u n d bv th e w indow . Preserver Ins. Co. FMI Insurance Co. The Contributionship CARLSTADT — D i s o r d e r l y NJ Skylands Ins. Co. Cumberland Mutual Ins. Co. Utica National Ins. Group Sometime between April 10 Theft o f car Merrimack Mutual Ins. Co. Baystate Ins. Co. NORTH ARLINGTON DWI at 10:30 a.m. and April 11 at LYNDHURST — The — Michael Guitierrez, 30, of As Well As Many Other Insurance Companies CARLSTADT — Police 8:30 a.m., the owner of a owner of a 1994 black Isuzu « North Arlington, was arrest Providing Service to Business & Families responded to reports o f a hit- 2005 GMC reported that her wagon reported that his car ed on April 17 on charges of 300 Stuyvesant Avenue • PO Box 236 • Lyndhurst. NJ 07071 and-run to a parked car April car was broken into while was stolen sometime between disorderly conduct. Phone 201-939-1076 • Fax 201-507-5394 9 that started in Carlstadt, parked at the Holiday Inn 6:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. According to police reports, www.bogleagency.com • [email protected] traveled through Wood- Express on Paterson Plank April 13 while parked on the G uitierrez was kicked out o f a Ridge and ended with a DWI Road. The lock on the driver 500 block of Valley Brook pub on Ridge Road after for Nestor Pesantez Alvarez. side door was forced open A venue. behaving in a belligerent and When you need a good lawyer ... According to reports, five and there was damage to the NORTH ARLINGTON threatening manner. While empty Coors bottles were cylinder. Reported missing — A 1996 Accura was stolen ANtHONY J. RIPOSTA, ESQ. the management tried to found on the floor o f his car. were three pieces of luggage, while it was parked on Ridge Certified by the Supreme Court o f NJ kick him out, Guitierrez He was also charged with including school books, a cell Road on April 16. According as a C ivil T rial Attorney allegedly struck one of the driving without registration, phone charger, 15 pairs of to police reports, the vehi COUNSELLOR AT LAW pub’s patrons. Police no insurance, no driver’s designer shoes and other cle’s owner had locked his C a ll today fo r a free phone consultation responded, and Guitierrez license, leaving the scene of personal items. Value is car keys in a locker while was arrested at the scene. He an accident and refusal to reported at $2,100. attending the Elite Fitness was later released on his own take a breathalyzer. H e was CARLSTADT — A gym on Ridge Road. When 201-991-0067 recognizance. Veterans Boulevard business released on summons. he returned to the locker, the 432 Ridge Rd.. North Arlington. NJ NORTH ARLINGTON reported April 13 that some EAST RUTHERFORD — keys were gone and he found www.RipostaLaw.com — Andrew Santos, 26, of Daniel Wroblewski, 25, of one stole a race trailer valued North Arlington, was arrest that his car had been stolen. Lyndhurst, was arrested for at $1,000. ed on April 16 on charges of DWI April 12 in the area of CARLSTADT — A 16th disorderly conduct. Officers T h r e a t s Carlton and Jackson avenues. Street business reported were brought into contact Your Complete He was released on sum April 13 that someone pried NORTH ARLINGTON with Santos after responding m onses. open the door of his trailer — Jesse Collins, 21, o f North to reports of a fight at the Payroll Service Since 1982 WOODRIDGE — Neil and stole office equipment Arlington, was recently Pizza I^n d restaurant on the □ L V C T lP lC Gross, 40, o f W ellington, Fla, worth $580. Reported miss arrested on charges o f threat PAYROLL SERVICES “Accurate Payroll the First Time, Every Time” Belleville Turnpike. The was arrested A pril 12 for DWI ing were a stamp machine, a ening to kill a local man. On fight had broken up by the on Passaic Street. According CD player, a printer, fax and April 15, Collins was alleged Call Today for your Free Quotation time police arrived, but to reports, Officer cell phone. ly driving east on Hendel police proceeded to conduct Marchitelli originally pulled LYNDHURST — A Ridge Avenue at a high rate of (973) 882-6882 • FAX (973) 882-8020 an investigation into the inci the vehicle over for speeding. Road business reported April speed. He suddenly slammed dent. Santos was reportedly 21 IVvo Bridges Road, Fairfield, NJ 07004 He was charged with DWI, 9 that someone stole a motor his breaks, causing his vehi at the scene and acted bel having an opening container from a concrete trowel some cle to swerve and nearly hit a ligerently, refusing to cooper and speeding. He was time between April 7 and man that was standing near ate with the investigation. released to a friend. A p r il 9. by, police said. According to After a while, Santos alleged LYNDHURST — The witnesses, Collins then sped ly came toward officers in a owner of a 1988 blue Ford away from the scene and threatening manner. Fire pick-up was reportedly bro then parked his vehicle near According to police reports, EAST RUTHERFORD — ken into April 13 between by. He returned later on foot Santos seemed intoxicated Officers used a dry chemical 6:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and began to harass the man, throughout the incident. He fire extinguisher to put out a April 13 while parked on the threatening to kill him, was arrested and later clo th e s d ry e r fire A p ril 11. 500 block of Valley Brook police said. The victim got released on his own recogni According to reports, the res Avenue. Reported stolen into his parked car and tried zance to a responsible party. idents of a Herrick Street were a drive saw valued at to leave the scene, but house evacuated and called $240; a Milwaukee Router, Collins allegedly stood in his CDS police. The East Rutherford $220; a 70-piece socket set, way and refused to leave. Fire Department also §90; and a DeWalt Drywall O fficer Cangelosi responded EAST RUTHERFORD — responded to the scene to G u n , $90. Eric Gonzalez was arrested to the scene and charged PEDICURES • WAXING « investigate. NORTH ARLINGTON April 12 at 4:23 a.m. in the Collins with making terroris — A 2001 GMC van was tic threats. His bail was set at Lyndhurst Nails Kim ’s Nails N utley Nails area o f Paterson Avenue and reportedly broken into at 307 Valley Brook Ave. 707 Ridge Road 221 Franklin Are. Oak Street for DWI, posses Fraud $20,000, and he was later some point between April 13 Lyndharst Lyndhnrat Nntley sion of crack cocaine and released after posting bond EAST RUTHERFORD — and April 17 while it was 201-460-1737 201-933-4141 »73-284-0028 possession of a metal pipe bail. According to police, A black female traveling with parked in a lot on Porete there is a previous history of commonly used for smoking We Specialize In OPEN 7 DAYS a black man in a blue m ini Avenue. According to police crack possession. He also was harassment between Collins • h o j a HOURS: van is wanted for questioning reports, the following items and his victim. • Young Gel M on.-Flu. 9M am -7-JOpm found to have outstanding after • she reportedly pur were stolen from the van: a • E x tr e m e Sat. 8 M A n 4 M m warrants. He was remanded chased a Panasonic Fax $200 Alpine Radio, a tool S cx d a t I M O ia - i n i to the Bergen County Jail on W a r r a n t s WALK-INS WELCOME machine valued at $190.77 box containing $4,000 worth $7,500 bail, no 10 percent. fro m Staples A p ril 12 u sin g a of tools, a $70 CB radio, a NORTH ARLINGTON ‘ 2 . 0 0 O F F * 2 . 0 0 O F F * 5 . 0 0 O F F * 5 . 0 0 O F F credit card under the name $400 TV-switcher box, and a — Louis Amendola, 38, of Any Service Any Service Any Service Any Service C ounterfeit of Elizabeth Martes. $200 13-inch color TV. The North Arlington, was arrest Over *10 Over *10 Over *40 Over *40 According to reports, once EAST RUTHERFORD — van was turned over to coun ed on March 12 on a $500 MUST PRESENT COUPON LIMITED TIME ONLY the transaction was complet B J’s reported April 13 that ty investigators for a finger warrant out of Newark and a ed, she then attempted to they received a $50 counter print search. There are cur $305 warrant issued out of purchase a laptop. When the feit bill from a Tobyhanna, rently no suspects in the inci Parsippany. According to Expl ore the M ystery of God store manager asked her for Pa., resident. The bill was d e n t. police reports, Amendola ID, she allegedly fled, leaving sent to the Secret Service to NORTH ARLINGTON illegally left his truck’s b ê rittro i!iC p U rCÎiSSëd fa x further investigation. — A 12-foot aluminum e n g in e r u n n in g w h ile p a rk e d machine. She was seen flee extension ladder was report on Wesley Place. During an Faith is not a thing which one loses, ing with a black male. edly stolen from a backyard investigation of the idling C rim inal m ischief on Crystal Street on A pril 12. incident, police reportedly we merely cease to shape our lives by it. LYNDHURST — A Forest G r e n a d e The ladder was reportedly found that Amendola had a Avenue resident reported worth $250. revoked driver’s license and -Georges P>ernanos CARLSTADT — A that eggs were thrown at his NORTH ARLINGTON that he had warrants issued Paterson Avenue man report 1993 four-door Saturn April — A 2003 p ro p e rty ta x rebate in his name. He was arrested ed April 8 that he found a 10 between 2:30 a.m. and check belonging to a at the scene and later Superior 30 Second Smoke 1:35 p .m . Veterans Place resident was released after posting bail. Saint Thomas’ Church Grenade next to the rear NORTH ARLINGTON reported as stolen on April NORTH ARLINGTON Episcopal - Anglican entrance door o f a Paterson — Two North Arlington juve 12. According to police, an — Dwane Nelson, 26, of Avenue house. He turned it yD O Forest Avenue in Lyndhurst niles were arrested on March unknown actor had cashed North Arlington, was arrest into police. Sunday Mass a t 10 a.m. 13 on charges of criminal the check under the victim’s ed by State Police on A pril 16 mischief to vehicle parked bank account number at the on a $250 criminal warrant 201.438.5668 behind the Lucky 7 grocery S hoplifting victim ’s bank. The check was issued by the NAPD. Nelson store on Ridge Road. EAST RUTHERFORD — reportedly worth over $300. was turned over to the cus tody of the NAPD and later \ According to police, the 10- Marty Olavarrie, 35, of RUTHERFORD — A released after posting bail. Congratulations ; year-old and 11-year-old boys B ro n x , N.Y, was arrested for West Parlj Place resident to our readers who won tickets to were responsible for break stealing two DVDs from BJ’s reported ''April 12 that the — Cindy Capitani *Woman Before a Glass’ ing windshields on four vehi on A pril 13 valued at $18.79 hubcabs were stolen from his — Philip Silva cles parked behind the gro each. He was released after 1995 Caddy. Reported values Kevin P orro- Lyndhurst A ll police blotter items a n ; eery store on March 9. The posting $500 bail. is $400. Debra Winters - Lyndhurst obtained from local police youths were apprehended LYNDHURST — Maria RUTHERFORD — A Una Ireland - Rutherford departments. A ll persons are after breaking the rear wind Lopes, 43, o f Lyndhurst, was Grand Avenue resident Theresa Ann Co« - Rutherford presumed innocent un til shield on another vehicle arrested for shoplifting a bot r e p o rte d A p r il 11 th a t d e co - Andrea Graham - Paramus parked at the grocery store proven otherwise. tle of SchifT Move Free rative rim s and lugs nuts were Marianne Coréala - East Brunswick on March IS, police said. stolen from his 2004 Dodge ■ c * Kathleen Okonleski - Spotswood THURSDAY. AfW l 2 1.2005 THE jE À P E g , E
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more addicted. eyes. By Eileen Metzinger The second inmate to speak The Junior Police Academy R e p o r t e r to the children was “Mike.” is run annually and is open to Mike started out by telling the all Rutherford fifth grade stu RUTHERFORD — J u n io r children this is his 10th time in dents. Police Academy students got a jail for drug abuse since he *The main purpose is to lesson in life behind bars as beg an u sin g a t 16. prepare the students for the two Bergen County Jail Mike told the children how sixth grade DARE program inmat<»s v tn n n e d in to crtve the his fam ily life was no different while enjoying themselves, weekly lesson. than theirs, with loving par Russo said. The first prisoner, “John,” is ents and brothers and sisters. In the upcoming weeks, the a 42-year-old drug addict. He “Peer pressure is what got me children will have a night filled explained to the fifth graders tangled in the web of drugs,” with karate and pizza, as well how he used to play football said Mike. “My life stopped as their upcoming graduation and baseball, received decent when I started using drugs.” in the mayor’s chambers in grades in school and graduat Both inmates explained May. ° ed high school. At the same what ja il is like. “You get told time, however, he sold and when to eat, go to the bath used drugs. “Everything I did room, sleep and go outside,” revolved around drugs," John J o h n said. said. Junior Police Academy John said he felt everyone Coordinator John Russo said around him was doing the the students seemed to really drugs, so why not do it? It was listen the prisoners’ message. th e easy way o u t fo r h im w h e n “I have never seen the chil he was growing up. John did dren this quiet,” said Russo. “I n’t realize what he would am glad to see that the pro- become as he grew older and g ra m is o p e n in g th e c h ild r e n ’s
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— - THE LEADER THURSDAY. APRII 2 1 .2 0 0 5 : R esidents enjoy Easter F.gg H unt festivities Victorian Tea fundraiser NORTH ARLINGTON Vfith plastic eggs scattered set for May 1 at museum about the field behind North — T h e p.m. Tea sandwiches, tea and J Arlington High School, chil RUTHERFORD Meadowlands Museum will desserts will be served- This j dren armed with an Easter bas host its second Victorian Tea year, a harpist w ill play during * ket made a mad dash for the fundraiser on Sunday, May 1. the first hour before the guest j eggs filled with candy, fake tat Held on the Sunday before speaker. The Museum Shop * toos and prizes. O n March 19, M other’s Day, it is a time to will have items for sale, and • a beautiful, sunny day, the bring your mother, your there will be a 50/50 raffle, as ! North Arlington Recreation daughter, niece, granddaugh well as a raffle o f gift baskets. Î Commission revived an old ter or friend to join in some Cost is $25 per person • favorite, the Easter Egg Hunt. nice food, tea and an enjoy (bring cash or check; no cred- I The festivities started in the able speaker, Ira BarbakofT, it cards will be accepted). I senior center near borough who has been a tea lover his Tickets must be purchased in J hall and the turnout was out entire life. advance; call the museum at J standing. In 1981, seeing the need for 201-935-1175, email meadow- ; W ith parents watching, chil a great tasting, naturally decaf [email protected] or t dren who had been divided feinated tea, BarbakofTs fami drop by the museum at 91 ill to appropriate age groups ly started Bromley Tea, the first Crane Ave., Rutherford. scooped up the eggs and tea company in America to Proceeds will benefit the muse placed them in their baskets. offer a decaf tea. Today, this um and its programs. TVvo lucky children in each New Jersey company also group who found two large offers an estate tea, green teas golden eggs received an extra and now herb teas. BarbakofT special prize. will talk about the history of Back in the senior center, tea, its health benefits and will pizza donated by Arlington The Lawn Barber answer questions. Pizza and juice served by the Grass cut, sdgsd 6 The Victorian Tea event will Emblem Society of the North clippings picked up. Arlington Elks kept parents be held at the* Rutherford Photo, NA Rec Woman's Club on Montross $ 3 0 .0 0 and children nourished dur The top three winners of the North Arlington Recreation Egg Decorating Contest are: Amy Jahic, ages ing the day. The Emblem Avenue in Rutherford at 2 973-667-7764 8-9 group; Alycia Giglio, ages 5-7 group; and Nicole Gac, ages 4 and under group. S o ciety also served as h o n orary Easter Bunnies and • Retirement/College Planning • Pension Plans/401 K/Keogh Plans filled 300 eggs for the hunt. together for an arts and crafts and her students provided the dren and monitoring the egg O ther activities included an Investm ent Advisors & C onsultants, Inc. project, and a comical magi backdrop for parents to take hunt. The winner of the Jellv Easter Basket raffle, the Best cian kept both children and pictures of their children with Bean Guessing contest was Easter Bonnet, the Jelly Bean Patrick J. Whelan, MBA IwturancB Strvlcw adults enthralled with his pres the Easter Bunny. Linda Gallon; the recreation Guess, an egg decorating con • Life/Health/Long Term Care/Disability tidigitation. Mayor Pitman and commission would like her to Registered Investment Advisor test and visits by the Easter * Annuities: Fixed & Variable A spring mural, painted by Councilman Steve Tanelli contact Jeanette Stroz at lx>r- (North Arlington Resident) Bunny. The Junior Woman’s Mrs. Dujack, the art teacher at assisted throughout the day, ough hall to collect her prize. 551-404-5598 [cdl pkm] Memat Sw yisii Club gathered children North Arlington High School, selling raffles, helping chil • Home Mortgages/Reverse Mortgages 201-998-9855 «im» iffic«) • Debt Consolidation' Impaired Credit Leasing IVe w ill come to you Member NASD and SI PC Community briefs ... ZOO N. 14th Street, Kenilworth, NJ 07033 LYNDHURST — The available. Family Chiropratic Center, entitled, “Happiness o 100% FINANCING TO QUALIFIED HOMEDWNFRS Lyndhurst First Team of Rich The store is located at 257 186 Paterson Ave. in East Singing” on Saturday, April 30 OUR GOAL.. DiLascio, Bobby Giangeruso, Hackensack St., Wood-Ridge. 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Photo by Michael SuKvan Over 3 00 children participated in Hie East Rutherford and IN GROUND & EXOTIC Carlstadt Dance Theatre Workshop founded, directed POOL SPECIALISTS and choreographed by Judy Ann Barbire. The program has ryî al C ^Y Openings,Closings,Vinyl/Gunite grown from 5 0 students and Four parent volunteers and is F O Q î ë C b P d RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL considered a big success for the recreation programs of both boroughs. The performances on April 15 and 16 were dedicated to Barbire, who nurtured the programs's growth, and who was celebrating her 50th birth day. Aside from the many chil dren involved, public officials, Fiber O ptic police officers and parents also /TotallyJ Pool Lighting got into the act, shown here per i a y w a r c forming a ballet number. 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GOLD AWARD WINNER Refurbished Town Hall Renovated and enlarged Public Library Cleaned up abandoned chem ical plant site and replaced with modern supermarket and retail stores Garbage dumps in the process oi being tilled and replaced with golf courses and new homes Upgraded water and sewer system Paved numerous roads New turf fields, huge recreation center and senior housing currently being built Superior DPW services including the best snow and leaf pick up in the area Upgraded fire apparatus Innovative public safety programs available to residents !. :r eased professional training, equipment ana '••.•ring promotion standards for police officers, eating the fieee police department in the state it inat way! e ; v J ■ : ; J ÏJ J , \ 2 - J- ■' - . ... J fc - ri, A m iimliÉii Wlifihl É«rïgm#rnl « V V ' • " .- .v ' '.• ; THE THURSDAY. APRIL 2 1.2 00 5 Business as usual in NA Bu *------— ** - - ans something. And I object By j s m n r m u n ii ough — one for $3,500 for R e p o r t e r strongly to anybody criticizing drunk driving enforcement, Mr. Ferriero for his care and and the other for $7,500 NORTH ARUNGTON — concern of American veter help prevent domesdc vio ans," he said. The borough council’s regular lence. meeting April 14 was quiet, T h e b u lk o f th e e ve n in g was Mayor Russ Pitman also with a mix o f criticism regard dedicated to praising residents took the time to recognize bor ing a recently published news and borough employees. First, ough workers during paper letter and praise for the Robert McAllister and Michael recent storms that managed to department of public works. and Bernadette Antonelli flood streets and pull the roofs were awarded borough certifi off buildings, specifically the Councilman James Ferriero cates by the mayor. McAllister responded to a letter in a local roof o f the chapel at Queen donated his time and effort in newspaper questioning his Peace. putting up the new Little political motivations and “Monsignor [William J. d u tie s as a c o u n c ilm a n at a League scoreboard, while the Fedrowski] extended his Antonellis were responsible North Arlington Board of thanks to the police depart Education meeting. for the $5,500 monetary dona ment, fire department, EMS, tion for the new scoreboard. “If my 30 years of military DPW for the care and the safe Next, Kevin Kropp and Rick service is political, then so be ty and concern for the nuns, it,” Ferriero said. “I take pride Briamonte were inducted into Pitman said. ‘The Monsignor the North Arlington Fire was very grateful for the care Photo, Gen no Mkhaflcovka/Visual Impressions Photography in that service and the contin Department. Councilman because it seems in times of uing service of our troops in A gala affair — The Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) hosted its Annual Peter Massa extended his con crisis, everybody pulls together Iraq and elsewhere in the Awards G ala April 14 at The Crown Plaza Meadowlands Hotel in Secaucus. 2 00 5 honorees (left to w o rld ." gratulations to the new fire and that speaks very well for right) pictured with event VIPs are Jim Kirkos, president & CEO of the MRCC; Bob Evans, vice chair fig h te rs. Responding to the same let the borough. I want to thank person, MRCC; Anthony Scardino Jr., Citizei of the Year; Senator Paul A. Sarlo, Public Official of the Spanola recognized two everyone there for their help ter, Councilman Phil Spanola Tear; Sister Theresa M ary Martin, Educator of the Year; Bergen County Executive Dennis McNemey; agreed. “We owe all the veter new grants awarded to the bor- in th a t tim e , as w e ll.” John Mazur, gala chairperson; and John Hopkins, Business Person of the Year. The awards gala, one of the most prestigious power networking events of the year, highlighted the famous "Taste of the Meadowlands" showcase featuring signature recipes from 16 or the finest restaurants and caterers Lyndhurst looks to establish operating in the Meadowlands region. ER hires PR firm, plans newsletter hotel district in EnCap region Councilman Joel Brizzi. W rite Associates was made by By Carol Romeo “Projects like the new Giants Councilman Brizzi and By Mark Mesco the anticipated revenue from The creation of the sepa R e p o r t e r Stadium project, the impact o f approved 4-2. Councilman R e p o r t e r the 3 percent hotel tax up rate district was proposed by Xanadu on the borough and George Perry voted no and fro n t in a lu m p sum. EnCap so it would not affect EAST RUTHERFORD — the redevelopment project Councilman Edward Ravettine LYNDHURST — The town According to FnCap current or future hotels. East Rutherford Mayor James within the residential area of abstained. ship is looking to establish a spokesperson Rich Ochab, a Under this district, the 3 per Cassella and Council have town are changing everyday. The project was approved hotel district in the EnCap sum of $1.5 m illion is in addi cent hotel tax would be split made a commitment to keep We feel that this is a great way at a cost o f $1,600 per month, region and is planning a pub tion to the alrcadv agreed 50-50 between the. town and East Rutherford residents up- to keep our residents p lu s th e p r in tin g o f th re e 4- lic hearing in June to go over upon $2 million. the project developer. to-date and currently informed. We also want to get page quarterly newsletters. details o f the ordinance. “It’s a win-win situation," ‘T h is is to m ake u p fo r rev informed about issues facing th e w o rd o u t a b o u t m a n y g o o d The W rite Associates, head According to township said Guida. “If for some reason enue lost over time because the borough. things happening in our q u a rte re d in L itt le Falls, is attorney Jim Guida, establish the hotel is never built or it the developer will be receiving On April 12, the governing to w n .” operated by Thom Ammirato. ing a separate hotel district for does not meet projected rev half of the tax to help pay a body hired The Write The resolution to hire The the area where a business enue, the town doesn’t lose portion of their loan for con Associates to create a quarterly hotel/conference center is to anything; we already have our struction,” said Erick Wisler, newsletter for the borough, as be built gives the town lever m o n e y.” EnCap attorney. w e ll as h a n d le c o m m u n ity a nd NEED A MASSAGE? age to negotiate a portion of media outreach efforts. East Rutherford, like the Meadowlands, is going though VISIT FIRST M ASSAGE many changes,” said Girl Scouts take the gold and silver THERAPY CENTER C lothing drive • Back W alking * Swedish Massage • Hot Rock Sauna * Sand Bed Sauna at E R schools • A rom atherapy ■ Japanese Shiatsu • Table Massages * Reflexology set fo r A p ril 30 • Sports Injuries (Re«. 1/2 Hour S40) EAST RUTHERFORD — • T reatm ents • Deep Tissue Massageassage The eighth grade class of 2005 from both McKenzie and Faust J è à k , 201-729-0052 schools will hold a clothing JH drive on Saturday, April 30. 603 Ridge Rd., Lyndhurst Anyone who has any old OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK clothes, shoes, linens and even stuffed animals can drop them off at Faust School, Uhland and Grove Street, East Rutherford, between 9 a.m, and 1 p.m.; no drop-offs after 1 MIU MBIT DUMB .m. All types of Draperies & Window Treatments For further information, DRY CLEANED and RE-HUNG contact Steve I^ein at 201-906- 6906. Proceeds will support the Verticals and M ini Blinds Washed eighth grade graduation. and Repaired (if necessary) WE SPECIALIZE IN CLEANING f™ t HUNTER DOUGLAS PRODUCTS *N C Bank w ill S * au other companies itemsI jm m lost anim al C M m a u m - * m u m CUSTOM MADE DRAPES - VALANCES - CORNICES Photo by Alana I. Capria adoption event SILHOUETTES - ROMAN SHADES - SLIPCOVERS Gbld Award honorees Katherine Eva Driscoll and Sylvia Szerszen stand with Silver Award honorees MINI BLINDS - VERTICAL BLINDS - UPHOLSTERY Megan Hild, J ■ < i Ireland, Marissa Cirrilla Meagan Germain, Lauren Siciliano, Ayesha Singh, Rachel LYNDHURST — PN C B a n k Swartz, Samantha Della Fave, Thea Stelzle and Rutherford Mayor Bernadette McPherson, following o f Lyndhurst will host an adop- the annual Rutherford Girl Scouts Silver and Gold Award ceremony on March 31 Not pictured is tion event, sponsored by the Katelyn Critelli. Rutherford Animal Hospital and the local animal shelters for area residents, on Saturday, “The Girl Scout Silver Ireland and Donna Hild. Later By Alana I. Capria April 30, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 Award is the second highest in the ceremony, the girls were R e p o r t e r D.m., 55 Park Ave. and award a girl can earn in Girl honored by members of the Lyndhurst Stop & Shop. Scouts and builds upon a g irl’s c o m m u n ity . RUTHERFORD — Tw elve Hot dogs and refreshments previous accomplishments. It “There is always a huge Rutherford Girl Scouts were will be served, and there will be recognizes a girl’s efforts in a amount of Gold and Silver recently honored for their games and prizes, including range of Girl Scout and com A w ards in R u th e rfo rd . I t is a achievements in the communi drawings for two $25 gift cards m unity experiences, as well as source o f pride to all those on ty and scouting at the annual to Stop & Shop, gift certificates in commitment to working to the governing body. I am Gold and Silver Awards held in to Dunkin’ Donuts and other better her life and the lives of inspired by their dedication the Union School auditorium. area vendors. A ll proceeds will others,” C ritelli said. and commitment,” said Mayor During the ceremony, scout benefit the local animal shel Achieving the Gold Award of Rutherford Bernadette leader Peggy Critelli intro ters. were Katherine Eva Driscoll M cP h e rso n . duced the requirements for and Sylvia Szerszen. Those G irl Bergen County Clerk the two awards. “The Girl Scouts b e in g h o n o re d w ith th e Kathleen Donovan said that, ! R eserve n o w Scout Gold Award is the high Silver Award were Marissa “These girls are going to est recognition for girls in G irl Cirrilla, Meagan Germain, achieve great things. We’ll fo r scholarship Scouting. The requirements Lauren Siciliano, Ayesha expect to hear great things in vo lve th e c o m p le tio n o f sev Singh, Rachel Swartz, Katelyn about them in a few years.” dinner event eral interest patches, a variety Critelli, Megan Hild, Thea Donovan also shared some of leadership experiences, LYNDHURST — The Stelzle, Julia Ireland and Girl Scout history. T h e Gold career expiration and service Lyndhurst Republican Club Samantha Della Fave. Award used to be called the projects. The culminating will hold its second annual Activities that the girls par Golden Eaglet Award. During service project allows the G irl Peter J. Russo Scholarship ticipated in included assisting that time, the girls had to Scout to demonstrate her skills Dinner on Wednesday, May 4. with health fairs, creating make a promise to donate and abilities in goal-setting, This year, the beefsteak dinner comic books to help other their bikes to the government planning, putting her Values will be held at San Carlo’s of girls, acting as Humor so that the m ilitary could use into action and relating to the L yndhurst Ambassadors in order to cre them if necessary in times of c o m m u n ity . Tickets are $45 per person, ate joke books to be placed in war,” Donovan said. “The requirements are: which includes beer and wine. hospitals, working with Joseph Europa of the Elks four interesting project Anyone who is interested younger children, helping to Club stated that. T h e Elks are should call Club President interest projects create a collection of books deeply com m itted to th e youth Gary Wm. Berner at 201-438- at the Senior about bereavement and help activities in the borough. The 7483; reservations are advis E arn th e ing to raise awareness about Elks have a national G irl Scout able. Pin. E arn breast cancer starting with- Gold Award program. It is no S cout young women. small task. Achieving the Gold E arn the -The girls were honored by Award says that she is a woman Scout Leaden Pat Jannicelli, o f noble am bition, who can be Diamira Torrens, Amrita m uted and who has set h er Singh, Andrea Cirrilla, Tina goals and. achieved them.” THURSDAY. APRIL 21. 200S THE IfADER NAHD offers rabies shots NORTH ARLINGTON — dogs and cats after the pet is The North Arlington Board of vaccinated. . ' j *-' Health will sponsor a free By Jeff Fucd T h e cost for a do g license is rabies program at the fire- R e p o r t e r $5.201f the animal is neutered house ion Legion Place oh or spayed and $8.20 if no t The Tuesday, May 10, from 6 p.m. cost for a cat license is $5 if CARLSTADT — T h e b o r to 7:30 p.m. ough's in the money thanks to neutered or spayed and $8 if North Arlington residents a number of grants totaling not. Licensing fees may be are urged to make sure that all almost $900,000. made either by check or cats and dogs are vaccinated “So far, they've all been money order payable to the against rabies. Unvaccinated North Arlington Health approved,” said Councilman domestic animals can contact Department or exact cash Joe Crifasi, chairman of the rabies from wild animals and am ount. finance and public works transmit infection to humans. Call the health department departments and in charge of Those attending the rabies at 201-955-5695 for m ore infor securing grants for local clinic will have the opportunity m ation. improvements. to obtain a license for their The 2005 applications made to county, state and fed eral governments for grants, total $861,469. C E A accepting applications Crifasi said a favorable CARLSTADT — T h e To receive an application response to the borough’s var Carlstadt Education and a complete list of criteria ious applications came from Association is now accepting for the awards, students should its practice of preparing proj applications for its annual contact their high school guid ects before requesting funds. scholarship awards. Grants in ance counselor or request “Each year we approach the amount of $1,600 ($400 information from Joseph based on projects we already per year for four years) will be Trotter, chairman, Carlstadt have planned,” Crifasi said. given to two qualifying high Education Association “We don’t just get a grant and school seniors who have grad Scholarship Committee, c/o buy something.” uated from the Carlstadt Washington School, 325 Third Some of those projects Public Schools and are plan St., Carlstadt, NJ 07072. All include upgrades of fire ning to pursue careers in the applications are due by May department communications field o f education. 13. e q u ip m e n t fo r $.r>0,()0(), p u r chase o f a new street sweeper for $100,000, purchase of a Sewer Vac All truck for $150,0(J0, a buffer fence for $25,000 and an expansion of Zimmerman Park for $67,500. The expansion will include by Jeff Fucd the clearing o f brush and dead DPW employees Reggie Preli (yellow shirt) and Rick Kirk (orange shirt) landscape Zimmerman Park trees that have fallen over the Tuesday morning for me spring season. A recently acquired grant will be used to expand the park to winter, terracing o f the sloping include terraces and additional benches. hill alongside 6th Street and addition o f more walkwavs and I »cliches. A grant that would permit grants, researching the appli get projects done without the upgrade of communica The repaving of Jefferson cation process for each one in using tax money," Crifasi said. tion equipment for the polic e Street, in two phases, is cur books and over the Internet. Updates on projects department is still pending rently underway for $228,969. Me added that Fontana’s suc throughout the borough can app ro va l. Lilac Uine and Fritch Avenue cess, as w e ll as th e b o ro u g h 's , be found at the recently- Crifasi expressed gratitude are to follow, costing $100,000 translates into making the launched Web site, www.carl- and $140,000 in grant money, to Borough Administrator community better without stadt.gov. Jane Fontana for doing the respectively. making residents poorer. “legwork” required to get the ‘The whole incentive is to R R D o f f e r s THE CLASSIC BARBER SHOP Crowds galore for annual trips du rin g OF W OOD-RIDGE school break N.Y. City Style RUTHERFORD — T h e Custom Men’s Cuts Rutherford LL Parade Rutherford Recreation Bianca, your NYC TYained Department will be run ning the following trips Barber & Stylist v during otoe April School, Break: Tuesday, April 26: No ApiwinbpentMftceMMy Funtime America, an but w ill consider appts., by request indoor amusement center, $30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., NEW SPRING HOURS grades 4-#; Thursday, A pril Mon. & Tues. Closed 28: Sony Imax Wed. 10 PM - 7:00 PM Theatre/Dave 8c Buster’s, Thurs. - Saturday $30, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 9 AM - 6 PM grades 4-8; Friday, A p ril 29: Sports Challenge at TFCC, Sunday 11 AM - 2PM 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., $10, Senior Specials Thursday Only grades 4-8. 263 HACKENSACK STREET For information, call the recreation department WOOD-RIDGE, NJ at 201-460-3015. 201-939-4000 Photo by Michael Sullivan The Rutherford Little League Parade kicked off at Lincoln Park under blue skies and sunshine, a rare *i eat for the annual opening day march to the baseball diamond at Memorial Field. Shown above, the Lions carry the banner and flag to led the 11 other teams through the borough streets for opening ceremonies and games. Below, Rutherford M ayor Bernadette McPherson throws out the first her son Thomas. « Earn an excellent rate of return with a low minimum deposit and FDIC Insured safety. It's a sure w a y t o s a v e for a n y reaso n . 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The move to the officer, fireman, EMT, auxil new building will happen in until the summer. “We are set September,” she said. Post 227 and the ladies auxil construction is closer to com iary policeman, Eagle Scout May, and then the old building ting up scheduling for the Summer programs in the iary will hold its Loyalty Day pletion, with an inspection Award Ceremony on Sunday, and Citizen o f the Yfear. The planned and an upcoming construction will commence,” playground design at district will be moved to state payment to follow. she said. Washington and Lincoln. The Pierrepont School, which will “We are currently anticipat- In terms o f the high school, playground won’t be done by have the least amount o f work . ing an inspection from the Conlon stated that major work September, but the designs d o n e . school construction authority would be done during spring w ill be ready," she said. Washington School is still at the end o f the m onth," said break. “We will begin to pack Construction will affect the waiting for the new gym floor Superintendent of Schools up books in the library so as to days that the schools close and to be placed. Leslie Conlon. She said the begin the construction that open to ensure completion T h e h ig h sch o o l g ra d u a tio n state’s next payment of will join the old and new time. “School will close early w ill not be changed, and the approximately $4.5 million wings,” she said. so that the construction is eighth grade graduations will will be given to the district Furniture bids, chiller bids given a few extra days. We will only be moved one day back. once the inspection has been for the air conditioners in ask the board to have school T h e official change of the calendar cannot be done until c o m p le te d . Washington and Lincoln end on June 21 so that the According to Conlon, schools, and asbestos removal staff has a few more days to the board votes on it," Conlon said. Lincoln School is approxi bids have all been put out. pack and the custodians can Prom “L it* U p" Shoet Arm M We specialize in Wedding, Sweet 16, Comm union and Evening Shoes Rutherford budget tar from finished Custom Dyeing, Jewelry, Handbags, and More! - •S ." OFF with a minimum purchase of $35 ~ Preliminary numbers typi municipal tax increases.” tinue to pursue applicable with this ad * expires 5/31/05 By Aland I. Capria cally don’t relect the actual The borough has already grants and aid, while continu R e p o r t e r 294 Park Avenue * Rutherford, NJ budget passed once aid and started looking into a a num ing to provide the services *hat 201.842.9400 council evaluations and assess ber o f grants to help offset the our residents have desired.” RUTHERFORD — T h e ments are taken into consider budget According to Keyes, According to Keyes, the Rutherford Mayor and ation. The budget process can “We have already made our grant total to date is $557,60(1, Council introduced the 2005 take several weeks to finalize, application for $1,000,000 (as which demonstrates an preliminary budget with an sometimes even extending we have in the past), which increase o f $176,600 since the increase in the Municipal into the summer months. would offset the rise in energy introduction of of the budget Purpose Tax of $1,940,230, The original 2004 budget costs and pension/benefit Of that, $100,000 is ear which is 13.5 percent of the C a t e r e r s reflected a tax increase o f 12.6 costs that we are incurring for marked for borough hall average property assessment percent, but due to the efforts 2005. Last year we also submit improvements; $25,000 for the ' o f $190,000. Try our delicious of the governing body, the ted an application for extraor Local Domestic Preparedness According to increase was eventually dinary aid of $1,000,000 and Equipment; and $50,000 for Shrimp Cocktail Councilwoman and Finance reduced to less than 1 percent. we received $380,000. I am fire rescue, trailer and tools. Chair Maura Keyes, anticipat Fruit & Cheese According to Keyes, ‘That rel anticipating that as in the past, ed receipt of any extraordi we will be able to fine tune our Cold Antipasto nary aid is not included in the atively small increase followed a four-year period of no numbers going forward, con Alana&LeadtrNewspapers. net Carved Fruit Platters preliminary numbers. Communions • Confirmations Faust School science fair a hit Graduations • Birthdays • Anniversaries ence while enjoying them grade students received a pizza This seems to be the big and More! :J>y EÜeen Metzmger selves,” DiLascio said. party for their efforts. hits this year,” said DiLascio, ■ - - . ‘ - JRje p o r t e r The students have been TTie students and their fam “Everyone seems to love p re p a rin g fo r th e fa ir fo r sev ilies were able to make crafts these.” Complete Catering Packages EAST RUTHERFORD — eral months. Each student was and enjoy themselves while F aust S ch o o l pla n s to h o ld a Starting at I The eighth grade class at Faust to chose a topic and prepare attending the fair Wednesday two-day science fair next year. School held their second an oral presentation along evening. DiLascio worked with ‘This will give us more time annual science fair A pril 13. with their actual project. the visitors to create dodeca with the students and give Mrs. DiLascio, eighth grade “Although there are no hedrons, which is composed them more time with their math teacher, and Mrs. Yang, prizes for the fair, the students o f 12 pentagonal faces and 30 families,” DiLascio said. science teacher, coordinated do receive a grade,” said edges. The dodecahedrons C all us fo r A ll 201-955-2220 I the event D iLascio. are created from five connect 866 Kearny Ave • Kearny “It is a great way for the stu The participating eighth in g cubes. Your Party Needs! dents to explore math and sci- IC E < AAK When you open a new bcp Relationship Package or upgrade your existing account, you willearn 4.00% 4 0 0 APY* on a 2-year step-up CD % or IRA. 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Plus, you can use your combined deposit balances including outstanding home equity toan baiances to waive monthly checking charges! THURSDAY. APRIL 21. 2005 THE LEADER J iT and athletes H a t show, luncheon at M t. A rarat B aptist C hurch By Alona L Gaprio RUTHERFORD _ T h e St., Rutherford. Hats w ill be Mt. Ararat Baptist Church provided by BC Clasjy-Sasy, RUTHERFORD — Women’s Guild will sponsor C lifto n . Students were the focal point a Pre-Mother’s Day Hat Show Donation is $15. For tick at the April 11 regular meet and Luncheon on Saturday, et inform ation, call 201-460- ing of the Rutherford Board April 30, from 1 p.m. to 5 1820. o f Education, as both scholars p.m.,' at the church, 27 Elm and athletes were honored for , their accomplishments. Academically, the board awarded certificates to the Future Problem Solvers, who ; are on their way to the State ; Bowl; winners of the Jules ; Verne contest and the National PTA Reflections Contest county winners. Headed by Brenda Fargo, the Gifted and Talented Future Problem Solvers State Bowl is divided into interm edi ate and senior divisions. The intermediate participants are Gabriel Pannella, Sam Rentschler, Michele Freed, James McCann, Frank Cambridge Carnevale, Katharine Sauter, Kitchens & Countertops $ 2 0 0 O F F Kevin Cevasco and Lesley 201-729-9599 Clisura. Senior participants Every job of $3,000 or Photo by Alana Capria 232 Stuyvesant Ave.. Lvndhurst. NJ are Jeffrey Bivin, Kristyn Sales & Installation Ostrowski, Kishen Raghunath, PTA Reflections Contest Winners from tfie WASAL Schools stand with board member Ann Monahan (Offer expires 4/30/06) Fret* Design Services Sebastian Bae, Victoria at the April 11 regular rneeting of the Rutherford Board of Education. The academic and athletic Schrock Cabinetry Seetaram, Franchesea Falcon, achievements of the district students were honored by the board. Laminate - Silestone - Avanza - Granite Corian Kathryn Carroll, Amanda Maak and Andrew Segedin. Honorable Mention for the Medley Relay; Woo Dam Kang The Jules Verne Contest is 1600 M ete r, a n d 1st Team A ll was awarded 1st tram All heade P aw licking can be com plex, o r ju st a habit Q uestion: I’m interested in breeds are predisposed to der Deciphering allergies in a finding out why my 9-year-old matitis and ALG. If your dog is dog can be a long and com Coco poo keeps licking his licking habitually at any one plex process. The veterinarian paws like a cat. area, licking and chewing fran will be able to offer solutionis Thanks for your help, tically, or to the point o f caus to help remedy these possible D o ris D. ing injury to herself, she issues. W ith my holistic view, I W ood-R idge should see her veterinarian as would want to know that the soon as possible, for a com dog has been through a thor Answer: Dogs will groom, plete physical. You don’t want ough veterinary examination, licking themselves as a cat the situation to get worse. She including complete blood- U l want to get more at a grocery store, * m would. It’s normal for a dog to w ill n ee d m e d ic a l as w e ll as work. If all that checks out as groom occasionally, after eat behavioral intervention. normal, then I would explore L ik e a g re a t CD ra te . ' ' ing and while resting. This is Among other things, the vet what the dog eats, what usually done in a leisurely fash erinarian may suggest medica- changes, if any at all, have hap ion, the dog will be stretched pened recently in the house out and very relaxed. hold, when the licking started, But that’s different than the frequency of the licking, concentrated licking of an the results o f the licking, what area. A dog who licks and licks is being done when the dog at any one area of the body licks, etc. From there I might (feet and flank areas are prim e suggest dietary changes, a cus targets) needs to be evaluated tom flower essence blend for to solve this puzzle! Paw lick em otional issues, specific mas ing can be the result of differ sage points to relieve stress, ent circumstances or combina the use of essential oil for tions o f factors. Stress can be calming your dog (and you!) caused by almost anything — and a training program to boredom, frustration, loneli keep her mentally stimulated. ness, a change in routine, a There are steps that one new family member, guests in can take to help life be more the home, an unpleasant envi interesting for a dog while dis ronm ent, travel, etc. A conse couraging an unwanted behav quence o f stress may be anxi ior. Sometimes the reaction o f ety, which can cause a dog to a person can reinforce the lick his or her paws, just like unwanted behavior, so being some people bite their nails, tion to help her feel less anx aware and using some man twist their hair, chew on pens, ious. This medication may be agement skills would be a nec e tc . And the behavior can short or long term. essary part of “The Plan.” become a habit, an obsession. A dog may also lick an area These are some possibilities. Dogs with white fur will have due to discomfort from an W ithout a more detailed histo “stained" paws if they h a b itu a l arthritic jo in t or injury. Other ry and observation of your ly Kck them — the flu- w ill times licking can be due to an dog, I can not tell you exactly appear rusty in color. allergic reaction. 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Those honored Mathematics Competition Hyun Soo Kim was designated were Nicholas Macri in (AMC) on Feb. 1. The AMC's th e A M C -1 2 school winner. Honors Geometry; Kathryn goal is to recognize and Further recognition goes to Hathaway in Honors reward excellence in mathe sophomore Taewan Kim, who Precalculus; Nicole Dikun in matics. was the designated A M O 10 AP Calculus; and Timothy The American Mathematics winner. I-inni in Honors Calculus. Competition has grown from a single citywide competition in New York C ity in 1950 to a series of more selective m a th B I O I D í Y contestants involving h u n dreds of thousands of students worldwide, culminating with the International Mathematical Olympiad — Photo, Boro o f WR the most prestigious mathe- Safety first — The Borough of Wood-Ridj i received three Safety Awards at a recent South Bergen jomTJoint insuranceInsurance runaFund areoKrastBreal ceremony held at the Gravcliff in Moonachie. The awards were pre- ^ lr^9°9n.'t,on reducing Work accidents and implementation of an excellent safety program. SAT P rep C ourse Pictured, left to right: Police Chief Joe Rutiglian, Library Director John Trause, Secretary Carol Lobue, RUTHERFORD — A n SAT Finance Associate Janine Callari, Police Sgt. Dave Gotha, Safety Coordinator Paul Clemente, Preparation Course (math and Councilman Tom Gonnella, Councilman Ezio Allan□mura, “Business Administrator ‘ Nick ' Fargo and ' DPW ~ “ "' verbal) will be offered at St. Superintendent Rick Gennerelli. Mary's High School in e r H ealth Rutherford, starting April 24 Chiropractic car«* removes interferences to your body's natural healing and concluding on June 2 (test ability. It can alleviate ailments such as arthritis, date: June 4). The course hip and l«-g pain, sciatica, neck and back pain. Youth Tennis lessons at the YMCA includes 10 sessions, Sundays It's safe, natural and most importantly, it worlu! (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Natural Chiropractic Cara Canter Call for Your — S p rin g is WOOD-RIDGE footwork and more. Way' of Bergen County. Thursdays (7 p.m. to 9:30 Dr. Michael J Bozan Complimentary Spinal here and the Meadowlands S p rin g classes s ja rt Tuesday, Brochures and registration p .m .). 237 Park Ave Conaultatlon Area YMCA is ready to begin May 3, and are held at the forms are available online at The cost is $300 (test materi East Rutherford, NJ 07073 Medicare ft Moat Major its Youth Tennis spring les Wood-Ridge Tennis Courts. www.MeadowlandsYMCA.org als included). Call 201-460- 201-438-7474 Insurance Accepted sons. Classes are open to chil Children are grouped by age or call 201-955-5300 for more 0077 and ask fo r Sharon. dren ages 5 to 18. Beginner with an eight-student lim it per information or to get a free tennis lessons w ill cover all the class. brochure mailed. basics, i.e. grip, forehands, The YMCA’s programs are Continued from serves; backhands, volleys, partially funded by the United W KSM ONT on Page 1 Screens events. Also planned is a Continued from SU SPECT on Page 1 memorial statue honoring Repaired! Parker Avenue in Newark. seven-year vet. Along the way, Bergen County and is now at “Rosie the Riveter," who is the NEXT DAY SERVICE “The vehicle was coming Belleville, North Arlington the Juvenile Detention Center symbol of women who worked toward him ... he tried to get and Newark police depart in Essex County since he has for the war effort, building out o f the way, but was struck ments assisted. residential ties to Livingston. planes, telecommmunication * Friendly & Experienced Staff head-on,” said O ’Connor. Alexander suffered injuries O ’Connor said they are in equipment and other necess- * Large selection of hand tools At that point, three black to his legs, shoulder and neck the process of finding the two sary items. There were plenty youth jumped out of the and was treated and released suspects at large. of Rosies who kept Curtiss- » Plumbing & Electrical Supplies W right going around the clock stolen car and fled on foot. at Clara Maass Medical Center. “We’re looking at paper * Keys M a d e Alexander left his crashed car He is expected to return to work left in the car and run during World War II. behind and took off after work on April 21. ning down those leads and Wesmont Station is a tradi th e m . The arrested youth was sending out for prints,” he tional Neighborhood “Even though he was charged with possession of said. Development (TND) that ( 2 0 1 > 9 3 5 - 7 7 8 0 ACE injured, he fled on foot,” said stolen property, eluding He said the trio is also incorporates the best practices Call for Directions H a rd w a re O ’C o n n o r. police, aggravated assault on a believed to be connected to a of pedestrian-friendly and tran Soon after, Goral — a six- police officer and a multitude sit-oriented design. car stolen out of Livingston A s . year LPD veteran — arrived of m otor vehicle violations. earlier that same day. “This is an exciting time for Airport Ace Hardware on the scene, as well as police He was remanded to the Wood-Ridge,” said Sarlo. “I 1 1 1 Moonachie Ave Benjam in officer Andrew Marmorato, a juvenile detention center in thank the council for their M o o n ach ie M oore’ Ci ndycaf)@IsaderNnospapen. net many late nights.” Paints Cindycap@LtaderNewspapers. net Continued from SCH O O LS on Page 1 plete. buildings or hotels in this sec in East Rutherford. The Although the NJMC has tion of town,” Cassella said. National Home Builders zoning authority over much of “Our biggest concern is our Association (NHBA) estimates the development process, the schools and the busing issue. that .4 children per unit typi borough’s building code offi I’m sure that the developers cally live in multi-family hous cial will be responsible for issu will work with our schools and ing complexes. ing the final Certificate of the borough to handle this “W ith all projects rented, Occupancy. In addition, there issue, but it is not known at this utilizing the NHBA formula, were several public hearings time exactly what type o f resi we could have a total o f 1,024 and two rounds o f votes by the dential housing with be on the students in the elementary NJMC Comissioners and the site. I think the actual building schools, well above our maxi mayors’ board before the is probably 5-6 years away. mum capacity,” Homaychak developer’s application was “The Route 3 redevelop said. app rove d. ment could have both positive According to Becton At the April 13 Becton and negative financial impacts Business Administrator Nick BOE, Michael Homaychak, on the - municipality," Cassella Annrtti, Becton has some flexi East Rutherford Board of continued. “While the project bility with capacity, but he and Education President, could bolster East the Becton BOE are also con expressed his concern about Rutherford’s ratable tax base, cerned about the possible the impact that the Route 3 it could also lead to a decrease, influx o f students and the asso redevelopment will have on in the amount of money the ciated costs. the local school district and town receives from the munic Homaychak said he feels proposed that the two boards ipal tax-sharing pool. There that East Rutherford residents work together to petition the are formulas that calculate really don’t know aboyt this NJMC and the Meadowlands these costs, but it’s really too project and questions if they Mayors Committee to conduct early to make any assumptions. would support the plan. a feasibility study to determine The school systems could also “This area of town has approximately how many chil qualify for education tax cred always been a commercial dren could end up living in its if student numbers are sig zone, and I don’t think that the proposed apartments. The nificantly higher then the East Rutherford residents boards were also questioning number of students in the want two residential towers in what type o f housing was being Meadowlands area prior to that area,” Homaychak said. considered, such as traditional 1969. It’s really too soon to “Another impact it will have apartments, condos, low kn o w .” on the schools is the responsi income, an adult community The application on the b ility fo r b u s in g c h ild re n liv in g or some other type. table calls for 614 rental units. at the towers to Becton and According to East Both boards are concerned East Rutherford elementary * Rutherford Mayor James that this plan, in conjunction schoo ls.” Cassella, the NJMC has zoning with the Liberty Terrace and Cindy Capitani contributed to and planning jurisdiction over Orchard Square develop this story. this project. “The borough ments, could produce an addi would have liked to see office tional 315 school-age children Continued from on Page 1 be replaced with an officer at a the year. Carlstadt is n o t civil police chiefs spot after John $31,000 level. service, but offers a Chiefs Occhuizzo retired at the end “Plus captains don’t get T est of last year. Deputy Police . overtime, another savings,” Smith’s promotion to lieu Chief Brian Higgins retired a said Roseman. tenant will be d one later in the few months prior, though it Roseman said this restruc month since he is currently was uncertain whether his turing is supported by the PBA serving in Iraq. A video confer position would be replaced. and is something Chief Tom ence is planned so the swear Police Chief Tom Nielsen N ielsen recom m ends. ing in can b e conducted live. was sworn in March 17 after 'According to Roseman, “It’s pretty exciting. being named acting chief Jan. C olaneri, Barbire and Schm idt Chanels 4 and 11 are planning 1. The expectation based on an set to retire in January, to attend ... we’re working out the outgoing chiefs recomen- 2006. *TJie person n ex t in line the details now. With the time dation was that Scheidewig Spencer Savings Bank , for deputy chief is Captain change and security ... it’s not would get the top spot Other www.spencersavings.com [Herb] Scheidewig. We’re easy, but it's something We indicators pointed to Schmidt, to h im now ,” said w ant to do," said Roseman. who h ad seniority. The promotions come after Despite past friction, 16 Offices throughout Nodi Jersey • Headquarters: River Drive Center 3 » 611 River Drive, Elmwood h ik , NJ 07407 months of speculation and Roseman said, “Everyone ■ As far as the additional Spoiosr Chtddno we b* trw torn mortNy tante* chirp* tor m tono w tfw account a open aid ivMffMHMMk. police officers, Roseman said ordinace revisions over who seems happy." Mnmumtocp*t9KM.Thm»ur*n*a0chKfc wrang orvlromontfiiy rnMmum bâfra». • - they’re planning a tea later, in would ultimately take over the " ------Cindycap&LeaderNewspapm. rut m THE IEADER THURSDAY. 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A child's excessive O F T H E L A W recognized on the honor roll Jamie Della Vecchia, William- Rebimbas, Ruben Santos^ homes around Bergen County use of online services or the for the second marking period Ted Gaydos, Sal Graci, Jacquel Steven Santos, Kaitlyn and the nation. It has proved Internet, especially late at o f the 2004-05 school year. Hettesheimer, Kleona Schaefer, Tercio Segatto, to be a positive influence in night, may be a clue that there G rad e 12 — M e e n a Kolludra, Saveena Lopiccolo, Krystal Thomson, Yesenia many of our lives. It has car is a potential problem. Abdelkodoos, Iman Ali, Kathleen Mallack, Jessica Velasquez and Amanda Yau. ried worlds of information to • Never allow your child to Alexandra Anaya, Kristina McGovern, Carla Marie our finger tips and brought give out identifying informa Asanova, Ashley M. Avenoso, Monica, Jennifer Navarro, families closer together. But tion about you or themselves Katie Banaag, Fatima Bastiao, Sofia Neves, Anthony Norton, the Internet also poses a great such as a hom e address, school Meghan Blackford, Janine Michael O’Connor, Aimee danger to our children and name or telephone number to Bury, Christianne Cadima, Pandya, Bijal Pandya, daunting challenge to parents. a stranger or in a public mes Pamela Campanaro, Jane Elisabeth Regan, Besmir Ruli, W hile parents can sometimes sage such as c h a t o r b u lle tin Chieco, Jennifer Correia, Gina Schumann, Adam C. feel overwhelmed by the boards. WTilliam Coughlin, Jaclyn W adde ll; breakneck pace technology • If someone sends you or Crismale, Sonia Cunha, Emily Grade 10 — Nadine evolves at, here are a few sim your children messages or Dennis, George Estrella, Almanza, Ashley Arb, Rebecca ple things the National Center images that are obscene, lewd, Mohamed Fouad, Jennifer Berneski, Marionee Cayaban, for Missing and Exploited April 25-29 filthy, or indecent with the Fraginals, Katherine Michael J. Chaves, Rosa A. Children suggests parents do intent to harass, abuse, annoy, Friederich, Lisa Gonzalez, Cisneros, Eric Conroy, Ryan to keep the Internet a gateway A dm inistrative or threaten, or if you become Silvana Guerra, Irlene Hate, Cutruzzula, Gerald Estrella, to learning, rather than a Slwriff Uo ft Med*» aware o f the transmission, use, Sarah Hennis, Richard Timothy Figlia, John Professionals doorway for criminals and or viewing of child pornogra Hughes, Karishma Jhaveri, Flanagan, Amanda Frazao, with other computer users. con-artists. phy while online, immediately Karolina Kowalski,, Jean Anne • Never allow your child to Ilene Fritsch, Timothy W e e k • Get to know how your report the incident to your Laico, Alice Lain, Racine Jankunas, Jamin I^am, Anna child uses the Internet. If vou respond to messages or bul local police department or the Leier, Tianyi (Amy) 1J,- Xin I^e, Wayne Lin, Jason Mango, Beautifully Arranged don’t know how to log on, get letin board items that are sug Bergen County Prosecutor’s Lin, Ashley Lind,. Matthew Noriel Mapoy, Ashley Marrero, your child to show you. gestive, obscene, belligerent, Fresh Cut Flowers Computer Crimes U nit at 201- Liss, Kristen Maresca, Eric Nicholas Moran, Daniel threatening, or that make you • Have your child show you 646-2300. Mastrolia, Tania Matos, Susan Orovio, Brian Pauta, Sayira Flowering Plants or them feel uncomfortable. what he or she does online. If.you are suspicious or wor Me Gurk, John McVey, Santana, Maurizio, Tortora, Encourage your children to Balloon Bouquets • Be sure to make surfing ried about your child’s activi Jennifer Mejia, Doris Mena, Shawn Watson, Steven tell you if they encounter such the Internet a family activity, ties online, just talk to them Randy Molina, Gabriela Plush Animals messages. Wharrie, Jerry Yalovitser, so consider keeping the com Work with them to set ground Montesdeoca, Katina Noka, Nicole Zaros, John Richard • Set reasonable rules and Candy & Fruit puter in a family room and not rules on Internet usage that Tiffany Rebimbas, Brittany Z o llo ; guidelines for computer use FTD and Teleflora Specials in the child’s bedroom. they understand and that you Reincke, Esteban Rios, Major Credit Cards Accepted by your children. Discuss these Grade 9 -r- Raquel Agrelo, • Get to know your child’s can enforce. Remember, no Danielle Romero, Weerawat John Ahn, Nathalie Almonte, World-Wide Delivery rules and post them near the “o n lin e frie n d s " ju s t as w e ll as one will work harder to keep (Bert) Summat, Amirose Kristin Amador, Jessica Anaya, computer as a reminder. you know each o f their regular your child safe than you and Sunga, Ruark Tang, Jessica John Bartlett, l^ah A. Ciriaco, Call Bill O'Sho.i's Floret frie n d s. Remember to monitor your your duty to protect them does Treanor, Jessica Van Dien, Matthew Cordeiro, Francisco for thv pvrUn t children’s compliance with • Never permit a child to not stop when they sit down in Karina Vazquez, Allison Cruz, Stephan DellaVecchia, Expression of Tli,inks' these rules, especially when it arrange face-to-face meetings front of the computer. Wisniewski; Ashley DiSanto, Gregory G rade 11 — P h ilip A h n , Evangelou, Sara R. 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Running time: 123 minutes However, due to his low self Distributor: TLA Releasing im provem ent tim eI Ignore common sense, enjoy the ride Use our H om e E quity Line o f C redit fo r those hom e m im provem ent expenses: • R enovations Photo by Saeed Adyani/Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kung Fu Hustle* is 99 minutes of inane slapstick skits seamlessly spliced together and dressed up as an historical drama. fashioned, Hong-Kong chop- to appreciate this film to the By Kam Wiliams sOcky. However, this bare- extent that you are willing to M o v ie C r it ic bones sketch doesn’t offer a forget about the laws o f gravity hint about what this visually- and physics, in m uch the same Sing (Stephen Chow) is a captivating satire o f the genre way one must ignore your small-time, street thug who has to offer in terms o f hum or common sense in order to dreams of joining the ruthless ous asides, comical stunt enjoy the average animated Axe Gang, the much-feared sequences, cartoonish special action adventure lords controlling Shanghai’s effects and clever allusions to a For instance, before a char underworld in the ‘30s. So, in seemingly endless variety of acter gives chase, he might order to prove himself worthy, screen classics. Though it’s jum p in the air and spin his h e trie s to e x to r t m o n e y o u t o f impossible, at times, to tell feet rapidly before tearing off the denizens o f Pig Sty Alley, a whether the picture intends to down the road in a manner tight-knit community in one of parody or pay homage, the reminiscent of Road Runner. the city’s worst ghettos. film features scenes evocative Or, after a thug has his face But instead o f capitulating of everything from “The flattened like a pancake, don’t MEMBER GREATER COMMUNITY BANCORP* to the bully’s intim idation, the Godfather” to ‘The M atrix" to be surprised to see him peel hardy locals band together M ain office: Two Sears Drive, Paramus, N ] “The Seven Samurai” to himself off the ground a few and defend themselves, rely \ “Crouching Tiger,” “Hidden seconds later, as if nothing had ing on rusty martial arts skills (201)599-9400 Dragon” to “The happened, ala W ile E Coyote. which haven’t been used in Other convenient location« in Untouchables” to “The “Kung Fu Husde,” 99 min years. Their resistance, while Hackensack, Hasbrouck Heights, Little Ferry, S h in in g ” a n d b e yo nd. utes o f inane slapstick skits initially successful, only leads WaUington,Wood-Rkjge Part camp, part pure silli seamlessly spliced together to Sing’s summoning rein ness, the over-the-top spoof a n d dressed u p as an h is to ric a l www.bergencommercial.com...... , g - g .. forcements, and the real gang was brilliantly written, and drama to fool audiences into •Qpan a tarn aqua, * » d on*. In« f u pnim* daduoad Km you Bagni Commarcia an* chacMng atnwt, and f u m a l paurtaga ok i m •arrives for a showdown over directed by its star, Stephen thinking they’re watching • i U ta pilma a t (a «ha»me). aa ptfMad m la WH Snet Journal, («mmy 5.75%) MMUS 1%.Unaa ol on« atoll p q m Maad tom a control over the town. Chow (Shaolin Soccer). something far more sophisti This is the basic plot of Picture a blend o f Bruce Lee, cated. Fooled me. “Kung Fu Hustle," which The Three Stooges and reads, at first blush» like an old- anBonam*af0yB«gar Cannami Sait raaarMterlgN»>««kM»c«ar at any toa. Cansa*» local Looney Tunes. You are likely a THE LEADER THURSDAY. APRIL 21. 2005 The hits are there, short in AC iy GmJy Capitani fun aspect musicians can bring “One of these Nights" to to the stage that can make a *Tequila Sunrise" and Take it E d it o r -In -C h ie f show full of hated tunes into a to the Limits," it was a sing-a- peaceful easy feeling. A long fest and favorites like The Eagles have perform ed mediocre garage band can be “Hotel California" and more than 100 shows since a night to remember simply “Desperado” took turns dur kicking off their Farewell 1 because the people on stage ing encores. Tour in May 2003. It’s now are having such a good time, The venue, too, was a sur April 2005. And they’re still are so into their tunes, it’s con prise bonus. With U-shaped saying “see ya.” tagious. seating and outstanding Maybe they just hate long The Eagles were not having acoutics, Atlantic’s City’s goodbyes. Maybe they’ve had fun in Atlantic City. They bare B o a rd w a lk H a ll is a g re a t place just about enough of each ly looked at one another, hard to see a show. other after 30 years. O r maybe ly moved, and during “All She Wralsh — who was a success they’re just plain bushed and Wants to Do is Dance,” Glen in 1969, well before he joined would have rather been home Frey sat his butt at the key The Eagles in 1976 — did channel surfing. Whatever the boards. Don Henley’s voice most o f the big hits fro his solo case, the Eagles’ Atlantic City was strained (perhaps from career, including show-stop show April 9 certainly didn’t doing the Meadowlands the pers, “life ’s Been Good” and disappoint fans, but it was night before?), Tim Schmit “Dirty Laundry.” He’s weather plain the band members’ was there in body only, and if it worn, but if anyone was having hearts lacked soul. They’ve wasn’t for Joe Walsh, I’m not fun, it was Walsh. been saying “farewell” for way sure anyone would’ve tapped No one can deny that the too long. And it showed. their toes and stood up at the The Eagles have made their I know farewell tours can same tim e . mark and deserve their place last forever and sometimes As far as bantering with the in history. Inducted into the keep going and going until crowd, there was some interac Rock & Rock Hall of Fame in Photo by Glyn Emerson there’s a Farewell II. After all, tion. But even that took on an 1998, they’ve sold more than even aging rock stars have to Fans weren't disappointed as the Eagles took center stage in Atlantic City and played almost every almost nasty tone when, after 120 m illion albums worldwide top song from their 30-plus year career. Nearly three hours later, the packed Atlantic City Boardwalk eat, and no one can pack an acknowledging the “Happy and have four Grammy Hall crowd walked out numming and bopping. arena quite like a baby Birthday Teresa” sign, they Awards. “Eagles — Their boomer’s beloved. Granted, it quipped, “OK, you can put the Greatest Hits 1971-1975” is Die-hard Eagles fan would does take long to get through sign down now.” It was as if one o f the best-selling records be hard-press to find too much all 50 states to bid farewell; this they acknowledged it to be of all time (28 m illion copies) fault with this sing-a-long is not a classic case where done with it and wanted it out and when disco crowded the show. They’re classic, they can everyone is having way too o f th e ir sight. airwaves in 1977, the Eagles still play, and everyone left much fun to put the mics That said, their setlist didn’t “Hotel California,” stood out happy. away. disappoint and fans left happy. with a hint of reggae groove S P R IN Í. SUPF.R S A IF That’s the beauty of live “From New Kid in Town” and and blues-inflected guitar. Cindy cap@IsaderNewspapers. net music — the way-too-much- L R D sponsors senior bus trip to see ‘C actus F lo w er’ LYNDHURST lu n c h . “affairs of the heart.” She town bus, full lunch, dessert, Commissioner Paul The play is about a middle- decides to help him, and dis coffee and gratuity. The bus Passamano Jr., director o f the aged proper woman who does covers that it’s a lot of fun to will leave from Town Hall Park department of parks and just about everything correct. have fun and gives the dendst ' at 9:15 a.m. and return to She works for a successful sin a run for his money. 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Harrison, Reyes is thrilled to Partnership, a program dedi Jersey and Rockland County, Michael Schilare, have the opportunity to sup cated. towards the revitaliza N.Y., by calling 201-933-1777. broker/owner, and Lee port a program that has tion of the business district. The office is located at 84 Schilare, broker/sales associ become a beloved tradition in Additionally, Reyes and Rosko Orient Wav in Rutherford. ate, o f C e n tu ry 21 S ch ila re her own hometown. “I know have worked with local police Realty and their sales team, how important Little League invites the community to join baseball is to children, espe them on Thursday, May 19 at 7 cially since it’s often their first p.m. for a free seminar to exposure to the sport,” she learn the critical steps to fol notes. “I’m delighted to be low before beginning the Feng involved in what w ill hopefully Shui process: clearing clutter be the first step to a lifelong and getting organized with enjoyment of recreational Feng Shui with author and sports for these kids." expert Teresa Polanco. Opening Day for the If Feng Shui considers how H a rris o n L itt le L e a g u e is our environments influence Photo, C21 scheduled for April 23. o u r beh aviors, th e n jijs t w h a t is Michael Schilare, broker/owner, and Lee Schilare, broker/sales Reves and Rosko are no our clutter telling us? In this associate, of Century 21 Schilare Realty In Rutherford lecture, understand just why people keep clutter and how it paper and print articles. She Call Centurv 21 Schilare can adversely affect areas of has deeply held convictions Realty at 201-372-0500, 1 your life such as finances, emo about the power of Feng Shui Lincoln Ave., Rutherford, to tional well-being and health. to transform environments reserve your seat, as enroll Learn quick tips for getting rid and people’s lives. m ent will be limited. of clutter, become inspired and motivated to begin burst ing clutter zones immediately. W eichert Realtors in Secaucus This is a workshop that every one could use. It’s fascinating and enlightening, says Lee Schilare. Teresa P o la n c o ’s w o rk as a Feng Shui practitioner spans many years and includes con sultations for both large corpo rations and individuals, She is the founder of the renowned Feng Shui Alliance School and 140 Crestwood Avenue, Nutley 211 Blue Heron Dr., Secaucus Designworks, one of the $563,500 Riverside Court Townhouse nation’s pre-eminent training Newly renovated 5 bedroom 3 and $579,000 programs for Feng Shui practi 1/2 bath home with oversized eat- Brand new large 2 bedroom 2.5 batb tione rs. in kitchen w/granite counters, end unit Soho model, featuring hard granite atrium foyer, master bed wood floors downstairs, gorgeous Author of the Feng Shui new kitchen, and master bedroom room suite w/Jacuzzi, rear deck suite w/cathedral ceiling and walk-in Journal, Teresa lectures widely w/above ground pool, waterfall closet. Large family room and one on applications and benefits of fountain in backyard. Large lot car garage. Complex offers pool, size o f 50 x 170. security and express bus to NYC. Feng Shui. In addition to her Townhouse living at its best!! work as an educator, Teresa conducts business presenta tions to international indus Invite us in.. tries. 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ADI71 much more. CaU for details. AD 174 & 2 family. AD 167 for mort information. AD 160 THE LEADER THURSDAY. APRIL 2 1 .2 0 0 5 Martha makes first impressions count Boiling Springs Savings K lufas says w h a t attracts h e r to try AiRinu ifipnn Bank announces restoring a house is whether or R e p o r t e r not she would like to live in it “ Every house I d o , I say, RUTHERFORD — Given recent promotions Oh, I’d like to live in this the chance, most people active with Rebuilding house,’" she says. Such a casu RUTHERFORD — Boiling would love to peek inside their T o g e th e r B e rge n C o u n ty as a al comment proved to be any Springs Savings Bank recently neighbor’s homes to see how Home Team Member, having thing but after she restored a announced a number of pro it’s decorated. Martha Klufas is been a house captain from colonial-style house on West motions made by the board of no exception. “I’ve always 2000 through 2002 and a Passaic Avenue in Rutherford. directors. Robert F. Bauer Jr. enjoyed houses and seeing board member in 2002 and She’s been living there for and James McKiernan were how people decorated them.” 2003. He and his wife, Vicki, three years now, and it also named assistant vice presi she says. are residents o f Wyckoff. serves as home base for MK dents, Jennifer Damato was However, the difference Restorations. named assistant treasurer and Pezik has been with Boiling between Klufas and the aver The combination of real Tracy Pezik was promoted to Springs since 1993, when she age curious neighbor is that estate and restoration experi assistant secretary, announced joined the mortgage depart she’s managed to turn her ence led Klufas to learn what Robert E. Stillwell, president ment. She has held a number love of houses and decoration décor “makes or breaks” a and chief executive officer. of positions including loan into a profession. And judging processor, senior loan proces house when it comes time to Bauer joined Boiling by her success rate, she’s got sell. After redecorating a few S p rings in Ja n u a ry, 1999, as sor and her current position of what many would consider the houses for friends for free, she Photo, JcAnn Meridmghous deposit services manager. He loan underwriter. Pezik is a midas touch. added the position of branch graduate of Kearny High decided to include staging in By the time Martha Klufas reworked 330 Lincoln Ave., Rutherford, As owner of MK School and a current resident her business services. it looked like a new house. coordinator to his duties Restorations in Rutherford, before being named as the o f Be lle ville . Klufas restores and transforms While she doesn’t have a formal education in interior bank’s initial training coordi Damato also joined Boiling old homes, sometimes gutting ing a room a brighter color or design, Klufas took a few adult nator in 2003. Since then, he Springs in 1993 and started them to the point of creating courses in the subject in high simply deciding to put up cur has established a new training her career as a teller. After five an entirely different layout. tains. schoo l, as w e ll as classes at the regimen within the bank. Prior years o f ever-increasing teller Recently, she has expanded now-defunct Sloane Furniture “I get inspiration when I see to joining Boiling Springs, responsibilities, she trans her business by offering “stag th e h o u se ,” K lufas says. ‘T h e Company once located in Bauer was with W orld Savings ferred to the accounting ing” services — people look house has to talk to me. I can Paramus. She considers her and Community Federal department as an accounting ing to sell a home can hire current profession more of a see what the house can Savings. He began his banking clerk. In 2001, Damato was Klufas to rearrange their furni b e co m e .” nurtured talent above any ca re e r w ith 1st State Savings in promoted to her current posi ture, make a room look thing else. K lufas says th e m ost c o m Pittsburgh. tion o f staff accountant. brighter, or change the light mon mistake people make He is a member of the She is a graduate o f Felician “I always liked houses and Photo, ERA Justin Realty ing in order to attract buyers. when trying to sell a home is a rc h ite c tu re ,” she says. “ I en jo y North o Jersey Regional College and a current resident “I enjoy seeing how ordi not working with what they This house at 330 Lincoln Ave., working with people, so this is Chamber of Commerce and o f East R u th e rfo rd . nary transforms to extraordi Rutherford, got a complete everything I’ve ever wanted.” have. To attract potential buy the Advisory Council for the Boiling Springs maintains n a ry,” says th e 60-vear-old. ers, says Klufas, a house must makeover by Martha Klufas of Center for Financial its headquarters at 25 Orient Klufas, a Rutherford resi Klufas works with a team o f have good lighting, bright col MK Restorations. Training. Bauer and his wife, Way, Rutherford, and has dent for 35 years, started her four to five people, one of whom is her 34-year-old son, ors, and be free o f clutter. Vicki, reside in assets o f $1.1 billion. It has 13 career selling real estate. Soon “I have to hear what they Wanaque. They have two chil branches located in Bergen, after, she stopped selling hous who often handles the deco money into a house only to sell rating. Klufas’ job is pulling like, and I have to work with dren, Christopher and Passaic and Morris counties. es and started buying them to it in a few months. To that, the house together — rear what they have,” says Klufas. G reg ory. Boiling Springs has 24-hour restore and resell for a profit. Klufas says, “A n y im p ro v e m e n t She insists that her services McKiernan began his ATMs at most branches and is ranging the furniture, paint- 011 a house, you will get an aren’t about trying to sell career with Boiling Springs in a member of the NYCE and enormous return. Your house houses, but rather, finding 1997 as a teller. In 1998, he was C IR R U S A T M is your biggest investment, so homes clients never knew they promoted to his current posi networks. Information on why not get the biggest return? had. She says som etim es a fte r tion of property inspector in Boiling Springs’ products and BCUA receives grant There’s no second chance to she stages a home, people are the loan administration services can be found at make a first impression.” shocked at how good the department. www.bssbank.com. Its deposits For more information on for safety improvements house looks. He holds a BA in psycholo are insured by the Federal MK Restorations, call 201-460- One might wonder howev gy from the University of Deposit Insurance The New Jersey Cpun tv Execu tive. 1894. er, about the worth in putting Notre Dame. McKiernan is Corporation. Department of Environmental Since 1995, the BCUA has Protection (NJDEP) sponsored a Municipal Tire announced that Bergen Recycling Program. W ith more There’s a new scoreboard in County Utilities Authority than 240 million tires being to w n — Bergen Commercial (BCUA) will receive a $40,000 discarded every year, tires take Bank recently announced its grant for their efforts in pursu up unnecessary landfill space sponsorship of a new electron ing their Municipal Tire and present an adverse envi ic scoreboard for the Wood- Recycling Program for the ronmental impact on our solid Ridge/Moonachie Little health and safety of Bergen waste stream. The BCUA has League. C. Mark Campbell, County residents. also allowed municipalities to president and CEO of Bergen The grant will be used to collect and deliver tires, at no Commercial Bank made the Clean up scrap tire piles and charge, to a local recycler. announcement. run tire collection programs Since 1995, Bergen County tfia t sig n ific a n tly re d u ce p u b lic municipalities have r e c y c le d Th« n ew s c o re b o a rd w as health threats from the West over 208,000 tires. The BCUA unveiled on April 9 at the local Little League baseball field. Nile virus and hazardous fires. also offers four one-day tire The annual opening day The BCUA, in cooperation amnesty collection days to parade was followed oy the with the Bergen County allow residents to drop off presentation of the scoreboard Mosquito Commission, and their tires for recycling. as announced by Wood-Ridge the Bergen County Parks The next computer and tire Little League President Department, have joined recycling event will be held on Romero. Involved in the open efforts in helping to clean up April 23 at the Bergen County ing day festivities were Wood- illegally dumped tires from Community Service Building Riaae Senator/Mayor Paul sites throughout Bergen in Paramus located at 327 East Sario and Moonachie Mayor C o unty. Ridgewood Ave. Residents can Fred Dressel. Also in atten “Cleaning up these piles, drop off their tires, at no dance from Bergen which create prime mosquito charge, to help aid Bergen Commercial Bank were C. ¿reeding grounds, is one of County in reducing the Mark Campbell and Wood- our strongest defenses in com amount of illegally dumped Ridge Branch Manager Philip bating West Nile virus,” said tires and public health threats. Garry III. Commissioner Bradley M. For more information on Campbell of the NJDEP. BCUA-sponsored tire collec Greater Community Bancorp® • “Through our Municipal tio n events, as w e ll as o th e r is the parent company of Tire Recycling Program grant, sponsored events held Bergen Commercial Bank, Bergen County will be able to throughout the year, log on to which is headquartered in eon tin ue fighting unnecessary the BCUA Web site at Paramus and operates six full- public health threats, as well as www.bcua.org or contact the service branches located in provide a safer environment BCUA Environmental Paramus, Hasbrouck Heights, Photo, BCB for our residents to enjoy,” said Programs hotline at 201-807- Hackensack, Little Ferry, Dennis McNerney, Bergen 5825. Wallington and Wood-Ridge. B«r9en Commercial Bank Little League team and coaches with Philip Garry, Mayor Paul Sarlo, C. Mark Campbell and Mayor Fred Dressel. 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Acknowledge the professionals at either of our focused sales professional with everything important in their the teacher before the actual emodons of moving. Looking two Rutherford offices at 118 ERA Justin Realty, offers lives — friends, school and first day o f attendance. ahead to the new house, new Jackson Ave. or 57 Park Ave., Leader Newspapers re a d e rs jo b s — b e in g d is ru p te d . These 8) Encourage the children school, and new friends or by phone, 201-939-7500, important tips on relocation children can be very worried to bring new friends home. should shortly be an exciting 201-438-0588 or 201-438- f o r kids. about making new friends, Regardless of when you experience.” SOLD. Additional informar “Every year, one out o f five and what will be different in move, prepare your children McLaughlin concluded, tion about our firm is available American families moves. One the new school. They are curi well for the transition. By plan “This is an overview of how on our thousands of homes o f the most im portant issues to ous about the clothing, hair ning ahead, you’ll be able to you may want to handle your Web site at anyone with kids is their reac styles, bicycles, cars, etc. that offer them a few details of move. It is our pleasure to www.erajustin.com.” tion to the news that they’re kids in the new city will have. what to expect. Give the kids assist our home buyers and moving and their adjustment Pictures o f all these things are plenty of opportunity to sellers throughout the entire to the new home," said very helpful, so if you take an express their feelings about Photo, ERA Justin Really McLaughlin. “Being informed orientation trip be sure to take the move, and their anxieties is very important to children. McLaughlin, ERA Justin many detailed photos/videos about the new school, new One of the worst mistakes we r and 2 0 0 4 NJAR Silver of the schools they will be friends, teachers and their sad can make as adults is to Aw ard achiever, offers tips to a tte n d in g . ness at leaving all .that is fam il assume that kids don’t care or sellers for their kids. Othfcr tips for making the iar. T r y to fin d way's to address won’t understand the details. transition: your own emotional needs M y M o r t g a g e , LLC Keeping them ‘in the loop,’ 1) Give young children an and your stress load so that Ages 6 to 12 consulting them about choices entertaining travel kit for the you appear available to the Elementary-age kids ar£ whenever possible, and includ m ove. kids at all times. Their con usually most concerned with / Best Rates! ing them in the family game 2) Give older children a cerns will only be heightened - how the everyday routines of plan will work wonders toward .diarv for recording the trip if they see you with concerns. their lives are going to change. ✓ Best Service! their adjustment.” a n d m ove. Find a balance with yourself Showing them pictures, videos Other factors depend on a 3) Give children o f all ages and your kids, and keep com and magazines of their new child’s age, she continued: a special address book and sta munication open. Planning y Lowest Fees! home will help a lot, especially “Preschool children tionery set for keeping up with and organizing can help keep if you can find new places in Kids under the age o f 6 may old friends. stress to a m inimum . Keep an advance for the things they worry about being left behind,* 4) Take videos of the new eye out for signs o f stress and like to do. If your child takes or being separated from their home if the kids won’t get to anxiety in vour kids. Different dance lessons, find and share parents. If you go on an orien see it before the move. Arrive children have different needs, information about the new tation or house-hunting trip well before the movers so kids certainly, and all kids process dance studio she can go to. If beforehand without the chil can explore and become stress differently. If you do he takes karate, o r plays soccer dren, it’s important to reas acquainted first. notice acting out or other or baseball ... even if her sure kids this age that you will 5) Give children a chore to behaviors that indicate adjust favorite thing to do is the park be back; bring something do, such as working on their ment problems, talk to the or the pizza parlor, find these unique back to them from the room (younger), supervising guidance ‘counselor or • the places in your new neighbor new town. It’s also very im por little siblings (middle), and pediatrician about how to pro hood and get brochures, pic tant for them to express their painting or arranging furni ceed. Share your feelings and tures or videos. feelings and fears about the ture (older kids). encourage the kids to see the Teenagers m ove. G ive th e m a jo b to d o — 6) Take a break with the move as a family adventure. Teenagers are most con have them be responsible for fa m ily as soon as possible to You’re all in it together. You cerned with fitting in. 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APRII 2 1 .2 0 0 5 O p in io n LETTERS TO THE EDiTO R Ë b r r o R i A L HOW PAY-TO-PLAY WORKS IN LYNDHURST ■ To the Editor: Pay-to-Play is nothing new in the State o f Newjersey, but East Rutherford deserves a seat at Gidnts-Xanadu bargaining fable sometimes influence peddling is so naked that it pushes the bar further on how sleazy the process can get. For those who don’t know, Pay-to-Play is the act o f a business or indi The stage is set for a major transformation in the Just during the construction phases alone, additional vidual contributing money to an elected official solely for Meadowlands now that the New York Giants have police, fire and emergency personnel will be needed. the purpose of having the elected official unethically influ ence the process for the contributor. That may mean get reached an agreement with the State of Newjersey to Many of these issues stem from Xanadu and not ting the contributor contracts or jobs with the government build a new $750 million stadium. Between this deal from the stadium deal.’ But when talks with the Giants entity or influencing a deal to in favor of the contributor. These unethical acts cut down on competition and vastly and the retail-entertainment center Xanadu, the area and the state were at an impasse, negotiations increase corruption in government. To find a real life is poised to become a major destination player between the borough and Xanadu came to a halt in example, we need to go no further than Lyndhurst. To point to one direct instance of the DeCotiis Law throughout the country. anticipation of the outcome. Firm ’s highlv questionable involvement in the Lyndhurst Now it's time to jump-start talks with East The Giants still have to reach operating agreements aspect of the EnCap deal, there was a letter purportedly sent by Mayor James Guida to the executive director o f the Rutherford and hammer out a deal that will benefit with the developers of Xanadu and the owners of the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission. This the borough, the people who live here and those who Jets, who have a right to play in the existing Giants letter expressed the support of Lyndhurst in favor of the major change of moving the EnCap Golf Housing plan vacation stops along this entertainm ent stretch. Stadium for another 13 years. Giants Stadium opened Community from a primarily time share/condominium Preplanning has to start now — before construction in 1976; the New York Jets joined them in 1984. community to one which would offer active adult housing. This, o f course, was a m ajor change and one that would sig W hether the }ets stay or go is another issue entirely. begins — to ensure a continuity of saf ety services, and nificantly increase the value of the property being devel a-continuation once doors are open. For now, the Giants want Xanadu closed during oped by EnCap. The letter was written and faxed from the DeCotiis of fices to the executive director o f the Hackensack The Giants are footing the bill to build the stadium home games because the added traffic would make Meadowlands Development Commission. The letter gave and will have to pay the $6.3 million a year to the state transportation in and around the stadium impossible. Lyndhurst support for the enhancement and was not in rent and taxes. The state is responsible for as much Add a retail-entertainment center and give Giants copied to or approved by the town commissioners or the township attorney. It was a unilateral decision made by the as S30 million in roadwork and the $124 million in fans more reasons to visit the stadium (like the mayor under the influence of the representative of EnCap debt that remains on the existing stadium. planned hall of fame and theme restaurants), and that greatly increased the impact o f the overall project on the town. This was a clear abuse of power by the mayor It’s the ownership of the stadium that is a particular traffic will only get worse. Although the seating capac since he has no statutory authority to make a large decision sticking point for East Rutherford. Since the Giants ity will be the same — 80,000 — luxury suites will o f this kind. The letter was faxed from the DeCotiis law offices on will own stadium — not the state — the borough is increase from 118 to 200, and premium club from the June 27, 2001. Election Law Enforcement Commission ;liking for an increase in PILOT (payment in lieu of 120 seats to between 8,000 and 10,000 seats. reports indicate that on June 29, 2001, two days later, a donation o f $1,000 was made by Michael DeCotiis, a part taxes), as well as additional payments for sewerage. When the Giants sit down at the bargaining table ner in the law firm and point man on the EnCap project, to And they should get it. Not only is the land valuable with Xanadu, East Rutherford should have a seat the Mayor Guida’s Election fund. “I still don’t understand why pay to play isn’t a crime,” — and will be more so with a new stadium and there as well. says Mike Guarino. ‘This is a clear illustration o f the need Xanadu — it’s going to be more expensive to service. for an anti-Pay-to-Play ordinance in Lyndhurst. Wre need to stop these shady deals where they happen — at the town level.” Guarino went on to say that he would make it a pri ority to enact strong anti-Pay-to-Play measure in Lyndhurst Nowadays, everything has that modern look immediately after being elected. “We don’t want any o f our municipal officials being in the hip pocket of builders, When my brother John, his When we were growing up, lawyers and realtors who are trying to overdevelop our wife Frances, my sister Grace By Charlotte Savino for an afternoon snack before town. By stopping the money to someone like Mayor Guida and I went on a trip, we always supper, my mother would put we take away the incentive for this type of corrupt behav- carried sandwiches o f sausage o n a la rg e b a kin g sheet slices o f and peppers, cookies, fruit and buttered bread and bake them a bottle o f coffee. in the oven till they were v Vincent Beflo , We neve r w e nt o n a trip crunchy. Sometimes she put Michael Guarino without our lunch, which we What an affair. What a jellv on when serving. John Cray ale on a bench provided in a We liked that better than "Independent Team to Stop Overdevelopment Wbody area. good time everyone had. the hamburgers or hot dogs Lyndhurst When we were bragging you get at the fast food places Ah, for the good old days. once to my brother Carmine, now. They were satisfying, hr said, “Why do you carry besides n o t g a in in g w e ig h t as your lunch? Why go to all that thev do today with the fast food PROVIDING THE FACTS REGARDING trouble making sandwiches? places. TRANSIT VILLAGE DESIGNATION Vyhy d o n ’t you sto p a t a liice VAGABONDING To the Editor: restaurant? Why b o th e r to Each of us, the members of the Lyndhurst Board of m a k e a lu n c h ? W h y be so I don’t know why I am so Commissioners, have received numerous calls and inquiries cheap?" a mid-afternoon snack, but The women supplied the annoyed, but everytime I see from many o f our residents regarding the inaccurate, exag “ So now, we stop at a restau Claire scurried around and after dinner cake and coffee. It that Michael Jackson, I see red. gerated and misleading statements and rumors which are rant when traveling, but filled a l-azy Susan with what was always quite an affair, This is a human being — I being spread about our township’s designation by the State bfclieve me, it is never as good was called a snack, but was real which relatives and friends won’t even honor him by call-* o f Newjersey as a Transit Village.^ aS our sausage and peppers. ly a -M E A L . enjoyed. ing him a man — who has The purpose o f this letter is to provide our residents with YE>u can’t always please every- One time, Pete Curcio never done anything good for FACTS. o h e . brought his car that rode on anyone, but you can never turn The Transit Village designation does not require or When we were youngsters, land and water. We were all on the television without see authorize the township to condemn anyone’s property. we considered it a picnic if my taken down to the river and ing his face. You can never pick Furthermore, your board o f commissioners will not sup WTien we were at the shore mother let us eat our lunch given a ride in water with never up a newspaper without his port the condemnation of any homeowner’s property at in summers, very often my sis- sandwich and a glass of m ilk on a fear of drowning. face appearing. any time for the purpose of redevelopment. t«r and I invited a group of the back porch. W hat an affair. W hat a good There are so many GOOD A Transit Village designation for the area surrounding teachers for a day at the shore. Then came the famous pic time everyone had. Ah, for the people in the world whose the proposed new train station will benefit the entire com h We made a fancy luncheon nics which my father would ask good old days. attributes are never noted, but munity, decreasing automobile traffic, alleviating parking then they put on bathing my Uncle Frank Monaco, my N o w a p ic n ic has taken o n a Jackson hits the front page and problems and revitalizing areas surrounding the proposed suits and went for a swim. m other’s brother, to have. modern look — with the fancy every television program. new train station. A ll o f this and more w ill make Lyndhurst • When they came back, we We invited all our relatives grills and all the dishes and eat I often wonder, does he pay a more appealing choice for people to live, work and play. served homemade clam chow and friends, and we counted as ing utensils supplied. for his publicity? Can it be pos The Transit Village designation will also mean more der, which I made, and a piece many as 100 people at the But with all the modern sible that the news media is state funding for Lyndhurst in the form of streetscaping affair. o f pie. ideas, people can never have as enchanted by his nefarious and beautification grants, as well as low-interest loans for • The teachers usually invited Rain or shine, it was held. I g o o d a tim e as in those days. actions. residential upgrades. tfie good Monsignor to come remember Aunt Sue sitting Ah, for the modern dav. I say, g e t r id o f Jackson. As always, the members o f your board o f commissioners with the rain coming down. a lo n g . Television media and newspa are working to make our community the best it can be. We My uncle would bring his After lunch about 3 o’clock, pers pick up some honorable are here to provide you with the facts. Please do not be grill and make sausage and my brother’s wife Claire asked Now, if a child gets hungry citizens to give all that publici frightened by misleading information you may hear else peppers on Italian rolls, hot the Monsignor if he was hun after school and playing a ty. G ive th e y o u n g p e o p le a where. Rest assured that we remain com m itted to ensuring dogs and hamburgers, too. gry and did he want something game, he is rushed to a hot dog chance to see a real HERO — the residents of Lyndhurst the high quality o f life that you A specialty o f th e p ic n ic was to eat. stand where he gets a ham never m ind Jackson. deserve. Again, we will never employ eminent domain to clams on the half shell, which “Don’t mind if I do,” he burger and plenty of French But why am I wasting my take anyone’s home for redevelopment. said. We had not prepared for my uncle was very dexterous at fries. time? He is not worth it. o p e n in g . Mayor James M. Guida Commissioner Wiliam Smith LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Commissioner Maifc Gumbie Commissioner lom Graffam ;f î m ò t t Commissioner Paul Fassamano Lyndhurst "Pulse of the Meadowlands" ® RESIDENTS NEED MORE INFORMATION BEFORE Wood-Ridge • Car Is tad t • East Rutherford MAKING DECISION To the Editor: Rutherford • Lyndhurst • North Arlington WOOD RIDGE ANNOUNCES ' Established 1894 The Mayor of Rutherford “wants to hear from residents” ' Under new ownership with the top circulation in South Bergen concerning the proposed establishment o f a new recycling STREETSCAPE PROJECT To the Editor: 251 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, New fersev 07071 center (April 7, 2005). It would have been nice if Madam Telephone: 201-438-8700 • f» Fax: 201-438-9022 Mayor had included some facts upon which we could base As the chairman o f the shade tree commission, one of my obligations is to maintain open communications with Email: [email protected] our opinions. Web site: www.LeaderNewspapers.net Before I ventured any opinions about this issue, I would the residents o f Wood-Ridge. This is also one o f the many The leadar need to know: responsibilities o f our town council. Along with the mayor Free delivery Paid delivery 1. How was the $1 m illion projected cost arrived at — and council, I would like to share with you some im portant Mailed to 99,507 homes, Mailed to 4,188 homes, inform ation regarding the upcoming Street.scape project apartments, town houses particularly when a location has not yet been established? apartments, town houses This project w ill provide new curbs, sidewalks, trees and and P.O. boxes and businesses. and P.O. boxes and businesses. 2. How much will it cost us to run the recycling center — and does that cost depend on the types o f recyclables col lighting along Valley Boulevard. lected? How does this break down? ^ This project promises to upgrade our current business Publisher & Advertising Director 3. What happened to the money received from the sale district, as well as some residential sections. I am w riting this Cindy Hastie article because the plan calls for the removal and replanti » Editor-m-CJiief Managing Editor Production & Design o f the old recycling center? And how much was received ng of trees within this section of town. The decision to Manager from that sale? 4. How much is it costing per annum to have the DPW remove many trees is especially difficult, and it is im portant • Alana I. Capria Je ff Fucd Jennifer Hansen collect and dispose o f recyclables? for all residents to know that we did not take this decision « Jennifer Merritt Carol Romeo Philip SUva lighdy. Most o f the trees in this area are in poor condition, Mark Tedesco 5. What is the definition o f a “reduced curbside collec Reporters tion program,” and how much would that cost us? block storefront signage, and their roots have lifted curt» and sidewalks creating hazardous situations. Very few trees Jane Ghieco Meghan Powers Only after these and other pertinent questions have are in (air or good condition. O ur decision was based upon Intern Intern been answered can the residents of Rutherford make an inform ed decision about this matter. the following criteria: Account Executive Senior Account Executive Rob Harper Marie McCarthy Gerì Ferrell Angela Pardey Rutherford Please see S 8 for more letters itiveAdmmistmtor Executive Manager Classifieds Executive THURSDAY. APRIL 2 1.2 00 5 Engagement for Del Duca and Si NORTH ARLINGTON — Marc Del Duca and María Sposito are proud to announce their engagement The bride-to-be is a gradu ate of Dante Alghieri in Naples, Italy. She is the daugh ter of Antonio Sposito and Angelina DiMaio. She came to the United States in the winter o f 1995, where she learned to speak English and Spanish in order to pursue a career in banking. She is currently employed by a major bank in New Jersey. The groom-to-be is a gradu ate of St. Anthony’s High School and St. Peter's College in Jersey City. He is the son of Antonio Del Duca and Angela D e l D u ca. H e is e m p lo ye d by a financial institution, where he works on the equity trading desk in Wayne. Marc and Maria met during Lotito and Almond plan wedding LYNDHURST — R ic h a rd and Mary Lotito of Lyndhurst are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Carmella, to Scott J. Alm ond, son of Virginia Almond and Wade Almond. The bride-to-be is a 1995 graduate of Passaic Valley High School and is a teacher’s aide employed by Peek-A-Boo Child Development Center, L y n d h u rs t. T h e g ro o m -to -b e is 4 resi dent manager employed by Spitzer Engineering/Rose Associates, Inc., New York City. The proposal took place in October, with a friends and family celebration in April. An October 2006 wed ding is being planned. Melissa Carmella Lotito and Scott J. Almond Mazzolla and Blanchard are engaged NORTH ARLINGTON — NtW 2D05 BUICK LACROSSE CK 4 OR Nick and Jeanne Mazzolla of im a /tt B m Ôption B u n Ô*t llt H North Arlington are proud to w k m I iw announce the engagement of R A P A vMsmiB¡p$2U& their daughter, Jamie, to (fmfcflwtfUMMI «/&M*m.W r*47X Richard Blanchard, son of ™ h 47 m «um API «/sato* William and Barbara Blanchard of Fair Lawn. pMtartol Jamie graduated from The ffM rttUn.ftn 1*881 College of New Jersey with a i ¡ m * + Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education and Spanish. She is currently employed by the Catdwell- West Caldwell School District teaching Spanish on the JHsnntMmMMi k m fourth, fifth and seventh grade levels. Richard is also a graduate imoscmoihípoiiism ; of The College of New Jersey ü m Ô cÙ oh earning a Bachelor of Science ¿MVd&mdotiO* .. oáltláBMlk. degree in special education. ffl»B2l217. W P $25.111 A flM fll dtaMAlUrfteteâÉL He is employed by the both a teacher and coach in üaalüflMtUMW R Rutherford School District as Rutherford High School. ™ w/$2000èff*Mff*47Xw/$2M*MLMppk47X ™ hflatUMNIrtN« MWH mm Mtwii«47x$2x > m Zachary Joseph Papenberg has arrived flptrfStl.Ktt.PÉaickSlüN y I * EAST RUTHERFORD Joseph and Gina Papenberg joyfully announce the birth of their son, Zachary Joseph Papenberg, on Feb. 22, 2005, at 1 1 :1 1 p .m . Born in Clara Maass 2ÜD2 CHEVROLFT BIA7ER 4DR 700? CHEVROLET IMMAlß 4ÜH Medical Center, Belleville, Zachary weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 17-1/2 inches e 3 3 b . lo n g . Maternal grandparents are Joseph and Gloria Cucco of 2002 SATURN IW3QD [2004 CHEVROLET MONTECARLO 4 DR Lyndhurst, and paternal grandparents are Joseph and la o p - Joan Papenberg of Barnegat. I SH Ûi U Godparents are Josephine _ ...... __ ...... j i m Cucco and Jason Calabrese 2003 HONDA CIVIC IX fzDM CHEVROLET MAilBU MAMK 4 DR and Don and Janet LarsQji. I Zachary Joseph Papenberg i ^ Cl -'i n I , ' i . -j ti u JI [A ‘ 1 j ; 1 ...... ______4 1st L t. C ain retu rn s after serving in K osovo 2GD? CHEVROLET IRÄHBlSüifi 1 0R j[2DG? MITSUBISHI MONTERO IIMI1E0 4 ÍJR RUTHERFORD — Army the crisis in Kosovo ceased in sion, and works with interna National Guard 1st Lt. Jason Ju n e 1999. tional aid agencies to provide G. Cain has returned to the The NATO-led Kosovo su p p o rt for com m unities. L United States after being Force helps maintain a safe Cain is a platoon leader. deployed to Camp Monteith, and secure environment in the His wife, Dymphna, is the Gujilane, Kosovo, in support province and provides a securi daughter of Edward A. and ' < ? / of Kosovo Force (KFOR) 6A. ty presence in villages, assists Marie Thomas of Rutherford. The soldier, a member of the in resolving disputes, delivers He earned a Bachelor’s 9 7 3 and distributes medical equip degree in 199ft from the BB7-05QG 1st Battalion, 118th Infantry (M echanized), was assigned to ment and supplies as part of Citadel Military College of $5 W^riinqton Ave • Hutley. HJ Q?i? th e U.S. Army contingent medical humanitarian mis South Carolina, Charleston. Multinational Brigade-East U.S. active duty, reserve component and national inNA guard soldiers are part of a NORTH on nights and weekends April rotating NATO-U.S. task force The Borough of North through November. which helps support the con Arlington is accepting applica Applications are available at tinuing peacekeeping Kosovo tions for the position of cross the North Arlington Police Force (KFOR) mission after ing guards for athletic events Department, 214 Ridge Road. a OBITUARIES THURSDAY. APRIL 21. 2005 Vagianos. \ Carew. Church, Wood-Ridge. Lyndhurst for 63 years. He was a resident of LOUISE BOGIE Funeral mass wasHield in She is survived by her He was a project manager Mrs. Dimeck worked as a Wallington for the past 50 Sacred Heart R.C. Church, daughter, Rita Carew of North fo r M errill Lynch, New York. counter person For Mazur’s years. » LYNDHURST — Louise Lyndhurst Interment in Holy Arlington; her sons, Thomas He served in the U.S. Bakery, Lyndhurst • Mr. Guhl was a m etal pol Bogle (nee Chenette), 85, Cross Cemetery, North Carew and his wife, Patricia of Marine Corps during the She was a member of the isher for Becton Dickinson in died on April 8, 2005, at her Arlington. Arrangements Hazlet Peter Carew and his Korean Conflict from 1953-55. Mount Carmel Rosary Society. East Rutherford -for 43 years Lyndhurst residence. made by Ippolito-Stellato wife, Joan of Hazlet, Paul He was a member of the She is survived by h e r sons, before retiring in 1985. Born in Montpelier, Vt., Funeral Home, Lyndhurst Carew and his wife, Chris of Knights of Columbus, the Dennis Dimeck, and Peler He was a member of East she lived in Lyndhurst for the Memorial donations may Belford, and Matthew Carew Holy Name Society, St Peter’s Dimeck and his wife, Barbara; Rutherford Fire Department, past 60 years. be made to charity of choice. and his wife, Rita of Rahway, Alum ni Association and was her daughters, Catherine Engine Co. No. 1 until 1985. Mrs. Bogle was a registered 11 g ran d ch ild ren an d 18 the past commander of Weyersberg and her husband, He was also a member of the nurse at St. M ary’s Hospital, great-grandchildren; and American Legion Post No. 97. Richard, Pnyllis Socienski and Becton Dickinson Alumni. Passaic. RICHARD M. BENNETT many nieces and nephews. He is survived by his wife, her husband, Edward, and He was predeceased by his 4 She served as a Second Funeral mass was held in Annora (nee McMahon); his Pamela De Gregorio; her son, Ernest Guhl; his daugh children, Charles and his wife, daughter-in-law, Jean Dimeck; ter, Patti Tyrrell; and two Lieuteant in the U.S. Army RUTHERFORD — Our Lady Queen of Peace Nurse Corps in the ETO duri- Church, North „ Arlington. Alice, Colin and his wife, sisters, Clara McVittie and brothers, William Guhl and ' Richard M. Bennett, 78, of ing World War II. Arrangements made by Parow Heather, and Colan and his Ruth Padgett; a brother, Ernest Guhl. Brooklyn, N.Y., formerly of Mrs. Bogle was a member Funeral Home, North wife, Beth; his grandchildren, Manuel Pardy, 10 grandchil He is survived by his wife, Rutherford, died on April 8, of the Sacred Heart R.C. A rlin g to n . Meaghan, Kristen, Caroline, dren and six great-grandchil Mary Guhl (nee Mancuso) of 2005. Church for more than 50 Emily, Liam and Erin; and his dren. Wallington; his daughter, Mr. Bennett was a U.S. Navy years where she was a member sister, Dolores Manning. Funeral mass was held in Ellen Milazzo and her hus veteran o f World War II. and past president of the Funeral mass was held in Sacred Heart R.C. Church, band, Rod of Carlstadt; nine He was a salesman for Air AUCE PETTIT Rosary Society, and taught Assumption R.C. Church, Lyndhurst Interment in Holy grandchildren and two great Powered Equipment in New high school religion for many Wood-Ridge. Interment in Cross Cemetery, North grandchildren. Y o rk City. KEARNY — Alice Pettit, years. She taught with the Christ the King Cemetery, Arlington. Arrangements Funeral service was held in Funeral service was held in 94, of Kearny, formerly of ADCC at local and district lev Franklin Lakes. Arrangements made by Ippolito-Stellato Kimak Funeral Home, Collins-Calhoun Funeral North Arlington, died on els and served in sim ilar levels made by Collins-Calhoun Funeral Home, Lyndhurst. Carlstadt. Entombment in Home, Rutherford. Interment April 3, 2005, in the West of the National Council of Funeral Home, Rutherford. George Washington Memorial in New M ount Zion Cemetery, Hudson Hospital Extended . Catholic Women's Memorial donations may Park, Paramus. L y n d h u rs t. Care Facility, Kearny. Organizations. be made to the Polycystic Memorial donations may Born in Vineland, she lived RACHEL CATHERINE She was a graduate of Kidney Disease Foundation, be made to charitv o f choice. in North Arlington* before DESANTIS Heaton High School of 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 400, ANTOINETTE M. LOPOMO moving to Kearny 23 years Nursing in Vermont. After the Kansas City, M O 64114. ago. EAST RUTHERFORD — war, she worked as chief oper Mrs. Pettit was a member of Rachel Catherine DeSantis CARLSTADT — ating room nurse and was GAETANO MARRA the Harmony Club, (nee Alfano Link), 100, of Antoinette M. Lopomo, then promoted to director of Friendship Club and St. MARIE LE FANTE Oscoda, Mich., formerly of “Nettie,” 84, o f Carlstadt, died surgical services at Haworan EAST RUTHERFORD — Stephen’s Seniors, all of East Rutherford, died on April on A pril 17, 2005. V.A. Hospital in New York City. Gaetano Marra, 92, died on Kearny. She was also a mem NORTH ARLINGTON — 14, 2005. Born in Jersey City, she Mrs. Bogle was a past presi April 10, 2005, in his ber of the American Marie LeFante (nee Cancro), Born in East Rutherford, lived in Carlstadt for 26 years. dent of the Lyndhurst Lyndhurst residence. Association of Retired 81, died on April 14, 2005, at she lived there before moving Ms. Lopom o was a file clerk W o m a n ’s C lu b , a n d a m e m b e r Born in Italy, he lived in Persons. her home in North Arlington. for the Jersey City Medical of the NJ State Federation of East Rutherford for 38 years. to Oscoda, Mich. She is survived by her Born in Jersey City, she Mrs. DeSantis was the Center for more than 30 years Women’s Clubs where she Mr. Marra was a factory daughter, Nancy Godfrey; and lived in North Arlington for owner of Rachel’s, a grocery before retiring in 1986. - served on state, district and worker with the S 8c K two grandchildren. the past 45 years. store in East Rutherford, until She was a parishioner o f St. lo cal levels. Company, Wellington. Funeral service was held in Mrs. LeFante worked at Joseph’s R.C. Church, East She was an active member He was predeceased by his 1978. Thiele Family Funeral Home, Western Electric in Kearny for She was a former parish Rutherford. of the Township of Lyndhurst wife, Sabina Marra; and his Kearnv. 15 vears before retiring in She was predeceased by her Welfare Board, where she son, Guiseppe Marra. ioner of St. Joseph’s R.C. 195Ô. Church, East Rutherford. parents, Joseph and Jennie served as its secretary for He is survived by his sons, She was a member of the She was predeceased by her Lopomo; and her sister, Lucy many years. She was also a Luigi Marra of East H a ppy’ S e n io r C itizens a n d the husband, Vito DeSantis; her Scarpa. charter member of the New Rutherford and Giovanni JAMES ANDERSON JR. Nutrition Center, both of son, Vito Thomas DeSantis; She is survived by two Jersey Historical Society of Marra of Lyndhurst; and his North Arlington, and was a two brothers, Nicholas Alfano brothers, Anthony Lopomo of Lyndhurst, where her many grandchildren, Gaetano, NORTH ARLINGTON — member of the Progressive and Thomas Alfano; and Point Pleasant and Joseph endeavors helped improve the Angelina, Josephine, John James Anderson Jr., 69, of Dance Studio in Nudey. three sisters, Flora Reo, Mary Ixjpom o of Hackensack; foui^ “Little Red Schoolhouse,” Anthony, Sabina and John Jr. North Arlington, died on She was predeceased by her Pauwels and Rachel Link. sisters, Teresa Stankiewicz of bringing it to museum status. F u n e ra l mass was h e ld in St. April 5, 2005, in the Arbor husband, Dominick; and her She is survived by her son, Florida, Josephine Yasinski of She was active with helping Joseph’s R.C. Church, East Glen Nursing Home, Cedar son, Jimmy. Francis DeSantis and his wife, Florida, Patricia Mohlmann of the homeless for many years. Rutherford. Entombment in G rove. She is survived by her chil Wood-Ridge and Vincenza She was predeceased by her Holy Cross Chapel Born in Jersey City, he lived Rhea o f Oscoda, Mich.; seven dren, Donald J. and his wife, grandchildren; nine great Carlin of Hasbrouck Heights; parents, Francis and Eva (nee Mausoleum, North Arlington. in Kearny before moving to Carol, and Marie J.; her grand grandchildren; five brothers, and several nieces and McKenna) Chenette; broth Arrangements made by North Arlington 39 years ago. sons, Michael and Salvatore Link of Nebraska, nephew s. ers, Joseph and W illiam; and Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Mr. Anderson was a self- Christopher; her sisters, F u n e ra l mass was h e ld in St. sisters, Erva, Gladys and Home, Lyndhurst. employed builder and con- Michael Alfano of Wayne, Josephine Mayo and Rose Joseph’s R.C. Church, East Agnes. tractor for many years before Louis Alfano of Georgia, Terrafranca; and her brothers, Rutherford. Interment in She is survived by her hus retiring in 2000. Albert Alfano o f Pennsylvania A1 and Louis Cancro. Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey band, Horace R. Bogle of He served in the U.S. Arm y and Anthony Alfano of AGNES CAREW Funeral mass was held in City. Arrangements made by Lyndhurst; her daughters, from 1955-58. Florida; and two sisters, Rose Our Lady Queen of Peace Kimak Funeral Home, Elizabeth Bogle-Rowher and He is survived by his wife, Rakocyk of East Rutherford NORTH ARLINGTON — Church, North Arlington. C a rlstad t. partner, Dennis Hadley of Joyce; a son, James L. Ill; a and Theresa Roos o f Totowa. Agnes Carew (nee Me Interment in Holy Cross Cupertino, Calif., Kathleen daughter, Joyce /Mian; and Funeral mass was held in St. Laughlin), 93, of North Cemetery, North Arlington. Lehmann and her husband, three grandchildren. Joseph’s R.C. Church, East Arlington, died on A p r il 9, Arrangements made by Parow Eric of Montvale, Donna Funeral service was held in Rutherford. Interment in St. Elige M oti m m 2005, at the Pope John Paul II Funeral Home, North Gomes and her husband, Thiele Family Funeral Home, Joseph’s v Cemetery, Pavillion at St. Mary Life “F o r AU Your F lo ral Needs” A rlin g to n . Lyndhurst. Arrangements Antonio of Piscataway, and Center, Orange. Kearnv. Jean Bogle Vagianos and her made by Kimak Funeral 201-955-1199 Born in Newark, she lived husband, Paul of Ridgewood; Home, Carlstadt. in W infield Park for 38 years, 379 Ridge Koad her son, Ronald W. Bogle and SYLVIA DiMECK Hazlet and in North Arlington CHARLES EDWIN North Arlington, NJ 07031 his wife, Denise of Monteque; for the past 18 years. ROGERS JR. her brothers, Bernard M ixed Roses Mrs. Carew was a former LYNDHURST — Sylvia GUSTAVE A. GUHL Chenette of Bar re, Vt., and member of the W infield Park Dimeck (nee Pardy), 89, of James Chenette of Ellington, WOOD-RIDGE — C h arles Fire Department Ladies Lyndhurst, died on April 13, WALLINGTON — G ustave Ct.; one grandson, Ian Edwin Rogers Jr., 74, o f Wood- Auxiliary and the Winfield 2005, in PBI Regional Medical A. Guhl, 80, of Wallington, Rowher; and six granddaugh Ridge, died on April 12, 2005. Park Senior Citizen Club. C enter, Passaic. died on April 16, 2005. ters, Elizabeth Bogle, Melissa, He was born in Bronx, N.Y She was predeceased by her Born in Victoria Gozo, Jessica and Sabrina Gomes, Mr. Rogers was a parish husband, Thomas Carew; and Malta, she came to the United and Casandra and Alanna ioner of Assumption R.C. her daughter, Patsy Ann States in 1933 and lived in PAROW N a z a r e FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1 8 5 R id g e R o a d PRAYER T O Memorial Home, Inc. N o r t h A r l in g t o n O xycodone: com m onplace and addictive ST. JUDE Joseph M. 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APRIL 2 1.2 00 5 ______THE LEADER S Broadway Bound presents ‘An There’s som RUTHERFORDBirrucDmon i ______.______• Bfoadway Bound Musical Comedy Workshop will pres everyone at ent an original musical, “An ENGLEWOOD — “Crazy bergenPAC on Sunday, May 1,~ Amazing Race" at the Williams for You,” the Tony Award-win Two convenient matinee" Center in Rutherford on ning musical based on the shows will be presented for Friday and Saturday, April 22 1930 George and Ira Gershwin children and families at 1 p.m.^ and 23, at 8 p.m. Tickets are Broadway hit “Girl Crazy," a n d 4 p .m . $12 for all seats. For reserva conies to the Bergen “Cinderella," choreo tions, call 201-939-2323. Performing Arts Center graphed to the music of Written, choreographed (bergenPAC) for a one-night Prokofiev, is a two-act romp and directed by Maureen performance on Saturday, through the well-known fairy Cavanaugh Kastl, “An A pril 23 at 8 p.m. The center is tale where wickedly funny step Amazing Race” is the 16th located at 30 North Van Brunt sisters trip over themselves try original Broadway Bound St., Englewood. ing to act like ladies, and the, Workshop production. “An “Crazy for You” is the hilari hours o f the clock come to life Amazing Race” features 40 tal ous romp of a stage-struck and dance before your very ented students ages 8 through playboy in a Nevada mining eyes. Ticket prices are $25 and 18 from Bergen, Hudson and town, where romance, mistak $15. Passaic counties, and is about en identities and show-stop- ‘T he Temptations Review,1*., the m oral journey o f a 14-year- ping musical numbers add up featuring Dennis Edwards,. old boy named Nathaniel. The to irresistible fun. Tickets knows how to generate won action develops as he struggles prices are $55, $45 and $35. derful “Memories” as they in school and at home to make The critically acclaimed entertain audiences around m o ra l, as w e ll as e th ic a l d e c i New Jersey Ballet brings a the globe. Their next stop sions, based upon the edicts long-lost masterpiece of brings them to the Bergen taught to him by his grandfa dance, “Esmeralda," to the Performing Arts Center on ther after the death o f his par Photo, W iliam s Center grand hall of the Bergen Sunday, May 8, at 7 p.m. ents. Through dialogue, song Broadway Bound Musical Comedy Workshop students rehearse for the upcoming production of "An Performing Arts Center For more than 33 years, and dance, the action focuses Amazing Race" to be presented at the Williams Center in Rutherford on Friday and Saturday, April (bergenPAC) on Saturday, Edwards, one o f the last surviv on life’s decisions and choices 22 and 23, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 for all seats. For reservations, call 201-939-2323. April 30, at 8 p.m. ing members of the legendary facing not only Nathaniel, but “Fsmeralda,” the tale of a group “The Temptations,” has all of today’s youth as they poor gypsy dancer based on been making music. W ith the make the journey from child the Arts is a private, not-for- located in Rutherford. Visit performance schedules Victor Hugo’s “Hunchback of presence of Edwards, The hood through adolescence. profit, multi-cultural perform the center’s Web site at movie times, directions and Notre Dame," had its premiere Temptations enjoyed some of The Williams Center for ing arts and cinema complex www. wi 11 i a msce n t e r. o rg fo r other points o f interest. in Ixmdon in 1844 and was their most remarkable achieve preserved in the repertory of ments, beginning with a long Russian companies since 1848. string of No. 1 hit records, Now, the New Jersey Ballet has such as “Papa Was a Rollin’ North Arlington public schools celebrate the arts given Americans a rare look at Stone,” “Memories,” a full three-act “Esmeralda." "Psychedelic Shack,” “Ball o f NORTH ARLINGTON — ing an evening of music on group that is new to the dis gym. The evening will feature The company carefully pre Confusion,” “Cloud Nine,” The North Arlington School Wednesday, May 4, beginning trict this year. performances by the middle serves the clear dramatic struc “Can’t Get Next to You” and District is “Celebrating the at 6 p.m. The m ini musical cel The high school spring school chorus, the Viking ture of the original produc many, many more. Ticket Arts” in its schools during the ebration will highlight some of concert will be performed on Band and the Mighty Blue tion. Ticket prices are $35, $25 prices are $65, $55 and $45. months of April and May. the talented musicians from Wednesday, May 18, also in the Viking Band. a nd $15. For further information Artwork by students from the elementary schools and NAHS Gym. The high school The district concludes its New Jersey Ballet, the state’s and to obtain tickets, contact North Arlington High School high school. concert band will then be per Celebration of the Arts this leading ballet company, brings the bergenPAC box office at and North Arlington Middle l^te r in the month, each of forming on the weekend at year with the participation of its enchanting production of 201-227-1030 or online at School is on display at the the schools will present their the Cleveland Music Festival at the high school concert band “Cinderella" to the live stage at www.bergenpac.org. North Arlington Public annual spring concerts. The the University of Cleveland in and an artwork display at the Library now through April 29 elementary schools’ concert Ohio. The high school jazz Bergen County Teen Arts during library hours. Artwork will take place on Tuesday ensemble will present its annu Festival at Bergen Community G arden C lub sponsors by students in the elementary evening, May 17, at the North al Jazz Night on Thursday, College on June 3. schools will Ik * on display from Arlington High School Gym. June 2, at 7 p.m. in the high The public is welcome to May 3 to May 20. This concert will feature the school cafeteria. visit the public library to view program on natural plants The musical talents of the combined talents of the stu The North Arlington the artwork displays and to RUTHERFORD — Ian Meetings are held at 7:30 district’s students will also be dents from all the elementary Middle School’s spring con attend any or all o f the musical McDermott will present a pro p.m. at the Rutherford Elks celebrated in a number of schools. A special feature will cert will be held on Thursday, performances planned in May gram on Natural Plants at the Lodge, 48 Ames Ave., on the ways. The library will be host be the debut of the violin May 19, in the middle school a n d Ju n e . Tuesday, April 26 meeting of fourth Tuesday of the month the Rutherford Garden Club. from September through Spend an ‘Afternoon at the Movies’ at the museum His educational degrees in June. A social hour follows the ornamental horticulture and meeting, and guests are always RUTHERFORD — The Boop, Mickey Mouse, museum to host programs for The “theater” doors will environmental design are put welcome to attend. Call mem Meadowlands Museum will Superman, Bugs Bunny, Daffy children and families at a very open at 1:15 p.m. Children to good use in his position at bership chairman Virginia hold. an old-fashioned Duck, Popeye and others. lo w cost. have priority for seats, and par the New Jersey Meadowlands Marass at 201-939-8782 for fur “Afternoon at the Movies” for Upon entering the muse “Movie projectionist” will ents may only stay in the room Environmental Center in ther information. children on Tuesday, A pril 26. um, children will buy tickets at be Marc Provost, a local movie if seats are available. Lyndhurot. Movies begin at 1:30 p.m. and a “ticket booth” for 15 cents, serial enthusiast, who has an For further information, will run until 3:30 p.m. The and popcorn w ill be for sale at extensive collection Of well contact the Meadowlands r- feature film will be a Litde the ‘Yefreshment stand” for 10 over 200 complete movie seri Museum at 201-935-1175, Rascals short from the 1930s. cents per cup. This program is als, in addition to other old email • LOWEST RATES IN INDUSTRY • All credit levels approved Most of the afternoon’s pro part o f the museum’s series o f movies and cartoons. Provost [email protected] gram will be a show o f various family programs sponsored by is a member of the Internet- m or visit the museum at 91 • 100% financing JÉ é ÎÉËL* • No income verification cartoons from the 1930s and Boiling Springs Savings Bank. based Serial Squadron and is Crane Ave., Rutherford. • Bankruptcy bail outs 1940s on up, featuring Betty This sponsorship allows the active in th e ir S erial Fests. * • Multi family units & co-ops ‘ 'WÊ • N0 APPLICATION FEE ' ■ SAME DAY APPROV AL ^ RHS Concert Choir will perform at public library Cecilia Tehume • 888-202-1099 .t I 201 Rt. 17N Suite 300 • Rutherford, NJ 07070 b 1 » RUTHERFORD — The sung for several years at the note reading, sight singing a medley of songs from the Tel: 201-729-9000 • falconceilfa aol.com Cecil. 1 Rutherford High School Nordstrom holiday concert and theory. Broadway musical, “RENT.” Licensed Mortgage Broker NJ. PA. NY, CT • Yo Hablo Espaftol ( loncert Choir will perform at anil at the Bergen County For the library program, Seating is lim ited, and tick NJAR MüUoT: Dollar Cluü 1997-2002 the Rutherford Public Library, Teen Arts Festival. the choir will sing earlv 16th ets are required. Tickets are GLENN D. ELUOT, CRS, E-PRO, GRI — 150 Park Ave., on Wednesday, Choir director Denis century English Madrigals, available at the front desk of REALTOR*1, Brofcer-Sateaman______tH 5 B Ü May 4 at 7 p.m. Mullins has been a distin choral arrangements of the Rutherford Library. ERA Justin Realty Co. The Concert Choir per guished music educator in “America the Beautiful,” Refreshments will be 118 Jackson Ave. Rutherford, NJ 07070 forms a number of community Rutherford for more than 25 George Gershwin’s “Someone served. The concert is spon (201) 939-7500 x222 Office concerts in addition to its years. Under his tutelage, stu to Watch Over Me” and the sored by the Rutherford (201) 939^0006 Fax school concerts, and at bac dent choir members are traditional spiritual “Fv’rv Friends of the Library. E-Mail: Glenn©GlennElliot.com calaureate and graduation cer taught proper vocal tech Time I Feel the Spirit." The Web: www.GlennSellsNJ.com Donations will gratefully be Office Web: www.erajustin.com emonies. The choir has also nique, along with the basics of featured performance will Ik * accepted at the door. ERA i www GlennSellsNJ com Washington School recognizes February students * ------LYNDHURST — Dennis S. Sluka, principal of Washington School, recently held his monthly “Breakfast with the Principal” program with stu dents from „ grades kinder garten through 8 o f the school. This program, designed to reward students who show out standing kindness, coopera tion and helpfulness, as nomi nated by their teachers during the month of February, is an offshoot of the school’s Character Education program. February’s honorees were: Emily Torrillo and Christopher Cimicata, kindergarten; Evan Amin and Alana Clemente, Grade 1; Michael Martin and Natalia Sampedro, Grade 2; Dong Young Seo and Jae Kyung Woo, Grade 3; Andrew Wpanastasiou and Julieann Schneidenbach, Grade 4; Sarah Almeida and Matthew Dejesus, Grade 5; Jasmine Dursun and David S c h n e id e n b a c h , G ra d e 6; A n n a Mabasa and Robert Spagnuolo, Grade 7; a n d Carlos Dotjo and Kevin Smolensky, Grade 8. Also pic tured are Ashley Bermudez, Carly PaciUo and Stephanie principal Dennis SMco stands with students From Washington School, Lyndhunt, who were I Bouhot, who were honorees 6 P arkAvenue 41 Ridge Road 57 KipAvenue î73\WJey 302 Ridge Road 256 Ridge Road 149 Ridge Road 290 Ridge Road 200 Ridge Road 300 ParkAvenue 10 PolitoAvenue 284 ParkAvenue 268 ParkAvenue 2Avenue 5 Park Ï U a d o r NewYork Avenue Photo, Women's Club . . Paterson Avenue Harken sack Harken Street 112Jackson Avenue 425 Valley BrookAve. 600 Riverside Avenue 10 Spring DellAvenue 484 Stuyvesant Avenue 291 StuyvesantAvenue 147 12 Valley BrookAvenue 750 RutherfordAvenue T o d d le r S to ry -T im e f o r c h il Preschooler Story-Time for Infant Story-Time for new 440 Valley BrookAvenue Registration takes place the The program will be on the place Wednesdays,through May April 25, at 7 p.m. 20 dren ages 2on and 3 takesthrough Thursdays,place May 26 at 10:30 a.m. April 21 May 26 at 11:45 a.m. tax revaluation which is taking borns to 24 monthson Fridays, takesMay place April27 at 11:50 a.m. 22 through children 4Thursdays, and 5 takes place April on 21 through place this year in Rutherfordm ation, call 201-939^)365. first Patrons time withcomed questions children areRadujko, wel to attend. Librarian, call at Youth 20M38-2455. Gabriella Services rfcport onhonoring the Tom former recent Arnold serviceCouncilman buffet to forthe borough. his years of Bucino as speaker. For infor with Tax Assessor Frank A. — T h e — S to ry - a t «no o f tfio s* newsstands Pick vp a copy of Iho WOOD-RIDGE Evening Story-Time is for Residents are invited to RUTHERFORD Kenzie’s Cafe Borrelli’s N.A. 2000 Supermarket 18 Ridge Park Drive 44 Ridge Road 269 Ridge Road 7 & 11 Mini Mart RutherfordSenior Citizen N o rth Arlington Ridge Deli & LiquorsPaper Plus Prospect Deli Lucky 7’s 169 Ridge Road 203 ProspectAvenue 1 Ridge Road Riverside Ave. The Deli Daily CobbleHill Deli LightHoule 7-11 . Lyndhurst Cozy C up Frank’s Food M arketRitchie's Place Rite Aid Pond Liquors C o rn er Store Bagel Stop Plus Lyndhurst PastryShop Rite B en’s Q uick Stop Quality Inn Rutherford Bagel Suprême TheAddison Shop ForestDeli Leprecun ' Manor SweetShop CVS 615 Ridge Road A&S T erry’s C orner Aiwa F ood Store J.W. Convenience 215 Ridge Road Spreading cheer Easier Woman's Carlstadt — Club The recently Shown is Joyce Siri with the club's donation. club's the with Siri Joyce is Shown assembled and delivered 42 Easter baskets to Shelter Our Sisters. Shelter to and42 baskets delivered assembled Easter S pring S tory-Tim e arrives at W ood-R idge Library Time forpreschoolers infants, toddlers and resumed on Memorial Library’s evening April 20, with the Wood-RidgeStory-Time read at to 7ing,is not p.m.but onlydation Being it entertain alsofor builds children a foun to become strong and avid readers, inwhich school and in life. Rutherford will meet p.m. The on announcement agenda willRepublican include Rutherford candidates of Council for the and a Story-Time. selves, too. Parents children and ages 3-12 and takes come and share the great edu greatly contributes to success R epublicanRepublican Rutherford Club Ames Ave.,C Elksbeginning lub Club, of at 7:30 48 m eeting c a tio n a l re s o u rc egrandparents k n o w n as enjoy them Thursday, April 28, at the (April Carlstadt Lyndhurst Undo Haft Undo PhH Lem bo Lem PhH Leader Chartas Hand neighborhood your Chief James B. O'Connor B. James Chief Lyndhurst Police DepartmentPolice Lyndhurst Varizon W mUu NY MOi» Ragion spent batteries at o r Like all proactive police departments, we were aware that The Lyndhurst Police Department does not have its head Having a professionally trained, well-prepared police W hetherwe like itor n o t the fact is Lyndhurstgeograph is To the Editor: Though I have lived through many, many political seasons Individuals who stoop to this low level do not deserve our I wish to thank all the Vets who will soon be out there, Some of you were never recognized as you should have When I look into your seasoned eyes, I see the greatness o f Earth Day reminds us to think aboutour environment and To the Editor: These kinds of intim idation and scare tactics are morally To the Editor: Ifyou’ve recently purchased a new wireless phone, don’t Verizon Verizon Wireless’ HopeUne program collects notonger- In honorpleaseof dropEarth Day. this off old any wireless 14, 2005). 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It’s our moral obligation to make sure Schiavo. Rest in Peace. • Age and size of•existing Current trees; conditions and• Cost ability o ftolong-term survive the care intended after construction. The process to make the decision wasjudicious. For all of The temporary inconvenience to our businesses and resi It is clear lastweek’s letter to the editor (April 14, 2005) was To the Editor: In closing, Mr. Ferriero, no one is questioning your advo His executioners mocked and taunted Him while He hung Mr. Ferreiro has continually stated that I support higher There is no smoke and m irrors act or hidden message in Death by starvation and dehydration. 2005 years later, Michael had sentenced his wife Terri, to a Pilate could have saved His life, but did not want tojeop He was beaten and dragged from Pilot’s court to Herod’s Her family’s plea to let her live had gone from court to She was not a crimShe could inal and not has doneexpress no herharm. wishes and that was her only Isn’t it ironic that the courts can sanction the murder of They can put that answer in their pipe and smoke it ifthey Over 2000 years ago, a cowardly politician, named Pontius And partial birth abortion which is infanticide and now a Themedia has been a horrible disgrace, whileTerri laid on A monster named Adolph Hitler executed the very same To the Editor: Jesus had not com mitted any crime or broken any law. The tree’s mature size and its ability to coexist within a busy cen mature trees removed. However, we are happy to tell you that construction; professionals such as the NJ Departm ent o fForestry and a NJ ter o f town, and we will also pay respect to the store owners as part o fremove. this Weproject, will follow we will the New replaceJersey Forestry all theDepartm trees ent’sthat we us who appreciate trees, we will be sad to see some of the dents will complete.certainly Thisproperty, be streetscape well as well projecttedworthwhile as beautify to willkeeping Valley add more whenBoulevard. Wood-Ridge value the to We your are projecta Treecom mit Cityis USA town for many State-approved arborist. and avoid tree/sign conflicts. As always, we consult with tree guidelines in regard to all new plantings, we w ill consider the be reached at the borough office (201-939-0202). years to come! As always, I welcome your comments and I can BRING THE FACTS TO NA RESIDENTS NA TO FACTS THE BRING MC DERMOTT'S GOAL: DERMOTT'S MC an attemptgive by thesomeone, readersissues othera andfalse impression factsthan to Mr. the ofFerriero, my attention efforts to totry obring f andresidents, the homeowners, renters, businessis owners solely and basedDemocratic veterans. on They myParty tried and so-called to say thatthose hatreditcurrently and in office. dislike Mr. for Ferriero, the cacy and supportconvince forthe readersthe veterans.I am against So you please or stop any othertrying veteran. to 1 track record oin f failure the past, for but not not winning. by me. It may have been done imagination. Mayor Pitman, members of the borough council and resi of failure. FerreiroWhere are lost the fourfacts to elections support before these claims? he Mr. was finally elected. has not and cannot provide proof to support any of these they need to reflect on letters submitted in their name before my letters. Alongtled, my with lettersable mythrough contain opinion, basic informresearch of which o ation fopen I andpublicam factsfully records. that enti Ifarein avail their dents o fNorth Arlington, this is not true, byany stretch o fthe they gave H im vinegar to drink. His grieving mother helpless There have been no letters from me, stating that he has a accusations. Additionally, he stated that I have a track record taxes, higher salariesdebt, for in addition employees, moreto calling spending me a disgruntled and more employee, but he they allow them to be published. eyes, asking for facts to support crucial issues affecting every think we can’t see through. crim e . ardize His political career. on the cross. HisTo killclothes. the time until He died, they gambled for ly followed Him in fear. court and then was crowned with thorns and in His thirst, one from young children to veterans is condescending, then hell thro u g h o u t the land. His intention was to create a m aster innocent unborn babies, court. All ingthejudges they could had used do. the same excuse, there is noth barbaric death, Pilate, knowingtencedJesus Him Christ to wasdeath, innocentrowdy a barbaric crowd o f be deathany cried,a crime,king by crucifixion. “Crucifyandis notsen so fiction.has Him,broken Crucify Ceaser’s Law.”Him, This He is claimstruth to and will continue to research information, ask questions and ten to the polls, but do all th atyou can so th a t thisNazi m en- her deathbed, they were busy taking polls to see which side race, and manyinpeople a national lost their disgrace. lives before he killed himself plan. No attempt was made to stop him, so he raised the very form ofEuthanasia but cannot spare Terri Schiavo’s life. BOTH MOTHERS WERE CALLED 'MARY' CALLED WERE MOTHERS BOTH request answers, because I want to, not because members of bytrying their best to keep Terri Schiavo alive. Pleasedon’t lis any political party or organization are telling me to. ~.)Irrm ■ i >uim iiinv i r n Assumption School will take part in Earth Day celebration WOOD-RIDGE the more than 350 m illion car tridges and cell phones at the Assumption School in Wood- tridges and 30 million cell schoo l. Ridge is celebrating Earth Day phones that are thrown away Assumption School is also by saving empty printer car each year and end up in our participating in the Earth Day tridges and used cell phones landfills, the school's efforts Poster Contest sponsored by from disposal in landfills earn them cash rewards. FundingFactory. Artwork cre across the country. The car Companies interested in ated by the students can be tridges and cell phones collect demonstrating a commitment vie w e d at ed by the school are sent to to the environment can partic www.FundingFactory.com/art. FundingFactory where the car ipate free of charge in the Focusing on the importance of tridges are inspected and then FundingFactory Business conservation and recycling, sold to reputable recycling Support Program. the contest also provides a companies to be remanufac FundingFactory will send each fundraiser for the school. tured. These then will be sold supporting business free, Artwork on T-shirts, mouse to secondary markets, includ postage-paid shipping boxes pads, coffee mugs, key chains ing retailers and office supply for the return o f collected car- and more can be purchased stores. tridges and .cell phones. Bv from the site which will benefit The cell phones are either donating to Assumption Assumption School. donated to nonprofit markets, School, they not only help to To learn more about sup such as women’s shelters or lessen the waste products in porting Assumption School, sold to refurbishers who sell the environment, but also help contact Dr. Giannelli at 201- them back to domestic or for the school to .earn cash. 933-0239 or eign markets. Community and business sup [email protected]. Photo, OP Elementary School Besides making a dent in porters may also drop o ff car- Congratulations to the partici pants — The Home School Association and Queen of Peace Elementary School in North VFW Post 4697 to elect new officers Arlington recently held its fourth NORTH ARLINGTON — p.m. Those nominated are e d .” annual "Battle of the Books" tour The Veterans o f Foreign Wars Charles Belmonte, command H e advises th a t th e post is nament. Students in grades 4-6 of Calo-Sass Post 4697 will er; Past Commander Charles accepting gifts and supplies to participated in 'battles" that con elect their officers for the Ross, senior vice commander; Ik* sent to the troop* in Iraq. sisted of trivia questions based on 2005-06 term during the busi Edward Leach, junior vice He is being assisted by Past the books from a required list. ness meeting on Thursday, commander; Gene Commander Casserly and The "Battle of the Books" is a national reading incentive pro April 21, at 222 River Road. Kobuszewski, quartermaster; Guard Robert Kelly. gram that encourages students to North Arlington. Past Commander James K. Refreshments will follow voluntarily read with the hope of Commander Cieorge Ix*wis Ferriero, judge advocate; Past the meeting. On behalf of the promoting the love of literature will lead the agenda at 8 p.m. Commander Joseph Flynn, distaff side. President Ann and reading. The two teams that after the officers caucus at 7 chaplain; and Past Nowicki o f the ladies auxiliary made it into the final battle includ Commander Richard Ca^serlv, advises that tickets are still ed the winning team, "Fifth trustee for three veais. available for the fund-raising Grade Readers Club" — Aldo Nominations may also be card party set for Wednesday, Alvarez, Isabella Mansilla, Tickets are made from the floor. April 20 at 6 p.m., in the cham Lauren Mocik and Catherine Commander Lewis will give bers of Queen of Peace Kilkenny; the runner-up team was on sale fo r "The Reading Rockets" — Alicia an update on the placement of Council 3428 at 194 River Suarez, Zachary Santi, Matthew Hags at the graves o f the veter Road, North Arlington. Lepore and Roberto Romero. ‘42n d S treet’ ans in Holv Cross Cemetery Proceeds are for the veterans. and the Memorial Day Parade Tickets are $5 per person and in the borough, noting that may be obtained bv calling a t N J P A C “much assistance is request 201-997-1149. Rutherford Bicycle Race to benefit NORTH ARLINGTON — The North .Arlington Mayor the Lance Armstrong Foundation and Council, along with the Recreation Commission, will Let us know if you are not receiving RUTHERFORD — The Foundation (IA F) to give sup tures a series o f 15 to 20 races sponsor a trip to the New Jersey Rutherford Downtown port to those living with can over the season, with riders Performing Arts (’.enter our publication weekly. Partnership and North Jersey cer. Our agreement with IAF competing for points and the (NJPAC) on Friday, June 3, to Cycling Promotions will allow us to donate 50 per chance to be named winner of see “42nd Street.” Show time is announced that part of the cent o f the sponsorship money the series at the NJBA’s year- 8 p.m. Tickets are S40, which sponsorship revenue from the raised to this deserving cause,” end banquet. Also a health includes includes transporta We m ail our second annual Rutherford said Victor Koppel, president and fitness fair for the public tion to NJPAC, and must lx‘ newspapers to Downtown Criterium Bicycle of North Jersey Cycling will be featured in purchased by April 29 (must Races will benefit the Lance Promotions. Rutherford’s Lincoln Park guarantee 20, or trip will be in : Armstrong Foundation. The “Wre are pleased that the during the race hours. cancelled). For more iiiforma- event will be held on Sunday, Rutherford Downtown For more information tion, contact Doris Parisi at June 5, and will include bicycle Criterium Bicycle Race will aid about the Lance Armstrong 201- 997-0427. races for professionals, semi- the Lance Armstrong Foundation, visit www.laf.org. W'inner of the 1980 Tony 1 East Rutherford pros, amateurs and recreation Foundation in achieving its To learn more about the 2005 Award for “Best New Musical” al adult and youth cyclists. A ll mission of helping the more Rutherford Downtown and the 2001 Tony Award for ages — kids, young adults, than 10 m illion people living Criterium or to inquire about “Best Revival of a Musical,” adults and senior citizens — with cancer to live strong. We sponsorship opportunities, “42nd Street,” the timeless, ■ Rutherford are welcome to take part in the are dependent upon local contact Victor Koppel at inspiring tale of a small town race, or line the streets as spec communities like Rutherford [email protected]. For inform a girl’s rise from chorus girl to • North Arlington tators. Last year’s races fea to help us in our efforts,” said tion about exhibitor space at Broadway star, has delighted tured riders from all over the Allison W right, manager o f the the Rutherford Downtown audiences on screen and stage northeast, and even Germany. Peloton Project for the Lance Criterium Health and Fitness for generations, thanks to Call 201-310-5161 “I api proud to announce Armstrong Foundation. Fair, also June 5, or to register unforgettable numbers like that North Jersey Cycling In addition, this year’s race for the race in civilian adult “Lullaby of Broadway,” “We're Promotions and the will also be a part of the New and youth categories, contact in the Money,” “Shuffle O ff To Rutherford Downtown Jersey Bicycling Association’s the RDP at 20M60-3000, ext. Buffalo,” “Keep Young and Partnership have teamed up (NJBA) prestigious Category 3 3156 or downtownpartner- Beautiful,” “I Only Have Eyes with the Lance Armstrong Cup. The Category 3 Cup fea- ship@ rutherford-nj.com. For You,” and the spectacular title number — a tap extrava ganza danced down an illum i D r. C iardella, honoree fo r H a ll o f Fam e nated flight of stairs by a sequined chorus like no other. LYNDHURST — The Ciardella received a Bachelor’s Connecticut and Hospice of Lyndhurst School Academic degree from Rutgers Central Connecticut. He is Awards Committee is proud to University College of also an assistant clinical profes L R D has tickets announce that Dr. Anthony D. Pharmacy. He then earned a sor at the University of Ciardella, MD, Class o f 1965, Master’s degree in medical sci Connecticut Medical School. fo r ‘Lion K ing’ w ill be welcortied into the Hall ence from New York Dr. Anthony Ciardella did of Fame at the Academic University, followed by a med not initially intend to be a doc LYNDHURST — The Awards Dinner on Tuesday ical degree from New Jersey tor when he began his career Lyndhurst Department of evening, May 3. The dinner Medical School. After a post as a pharmacist. It was through Parks and Recreation has will be held at the Fiesta on graduate degree in medicine his dedication to customers in obtained tickets for the “Lion Route 17 in Wood-Ridge at from UCLA, Dr. Ciardella the pharmacy who were seek King” for Thursday, Nov. 10. 6:30 p.m. Community mem began a private practice, ing medical advice, that led to Tickets are $82 per person bers who would like to attend which he continues in his present position. Driven by (adult or child) and includes the dinner should contact Southington, Conn. a desire to know his patients, transportation. The bus will Jackie Abbatiello at Lyndhurst An extraordinary commit Dr. Ciardella limits the num leave from the parks depart High School. ment to medicine is exhibited ber o f appointments for a day, m ent at 6 p.m. Payment is due After graduating from in his directorship for both ensuring that he has quality by June 1. 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Photo by Bil AHen-NJ Sport/Action A PATINA Twelfth-Grade Trio — The 2005 edition of the Lyndhurst High School softball squad is captained by a trio of 12th-graders: Lindsey Minniti, Juliann Mezzina and Charissei Santiago. Lilore, a longtime Lyndhurst Among the team’s leaders B y W . L Bill A lle n Jr. resident who has taught at in offense^afe three-hole hitter S p e c ia l t o t h e L e a d e r LHS for 33 years and been the M inniti, who is averaging an school’s head softball coach even .500/with 16 runs batted LYNDHURST — Is the for 16 seasons. in and 10 scored to her credit, glass half-full ... or half-empty? The Lady Golden Bears junior catcher and sixth slot Are the members of the kicked off their current cam slugger Jamie Rivera (.500, 8 Lyndhurst High School soft paign by flattening Fort Lee, ball squad more happy to be RsBI, 7 R/S), junior center- 11-1, in five frames in April 1, o ff to a 4-4 start after finishing fielder and club-iip clubber prior to dropping Dwight- at 11-14 last year and missing Sarah Rozek (.428, 8 RsBI, 9 Englewood, 17-7, in five R/S) and fifth-place hitter out on a state playoffs slot, or innings on April 4 and hum Megan Baroody, a junior m o re d is a p p o in te d to be 4-4 bling Hasbrouck Heights, 22- shortstop who is averaging a fte r having g o tte n o f f to a 4-1 4, in five on April 5. / .391, with eight RsBI and five room patfact for offiea, nurwiy or dan. Laundry m baa*- altars 3 brftJMt pf start this season? m#r* cannon yard and viaw* of the Empira Stata flarega, naar tha nai A pril 7 brought a 3-2 loss to runs scored so far this season. “W hen we missed the states Budding. Don t mba, won't last!...... » M W M VTSiEI Ona Far Becton, followed by a 14-4 lick NEW QSTMGI 2BR/2BTH Etagant condo r n ^ S Z family with school» last year, that was just one of Rounding out the roster are location naar tha ferry and bu*, faaturino ««posed brick, faaturas a woricma ing of lx*onia in five innings junior first bagger Caitlin stained glass, fireplace mantles, skylights, stainless (tael backyard and 2 car i the few times in many years appliances, laundry in bldg.. common landscaped yard...... o n M onday, A p ril 11. Poalillo, soph left fielder Carlv Parking garage across the street for monthly charge, that we didn’t make it,” don t miss tfws rare opportunity! ¿445.000 —— ■■■■ ■ ■ ■ That win left the locals at 4- CALL US TODAY I- recounted veteran LHS girls M inniti, junior rightfielder 1 overall and 1-1 in the'league 151 Palli Ave Rulherlo.il N J 070)0 • 736 Wastinijilo.i Si Hnhntoi. N J 07030 • www palm,up,illy com . >se,l Real F siale flicker diamond team mentor Ralph Veronica Martinez, soph right- lo o p . L ilo re . fielder Michelle Raimo, frosh Since that high point, how ‘That said, I know it’s going DH Natalie Fencik, junior ever, the I^adv Bears have been to Ik* tough to make it this righthanded pitcher Tara JRHTCGM spanked by Saint M ary’s, 17-0, year. 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Morman, MD, Ph.D., a specialist in the diag nosis and treatment of skin C M M C sem inar deals w ith pain cancer, will conduct the KEARNY — Individuals This program will be scre e n in g . who want to learn what can be offered at 10:30 a.m. in the The incidence of skin can done for shoulder pain can First Floor Classroom o f Clara cer is increasing in epidemic find out at a free seminar Maass Medical Center, West proportions worldwide. In the being offered by The Hudson Division, located at United States, there are cur Orthopedic Spine 8c J o in t 206 Bergen Ave. in Kearny. rently more than 700,000 new Institute at Clara Maass Registration is- limited, so cases o f skin cancer diagnosed Medical Center. participants are asked to call 1- each year, a n d th a t fig u re is On Wednesday, April 28, 888-SBHS-123 to reserve a rising steadily. Skin cancer is the shoulder pain program seat. The Orthopedic Spine 8c responsible for more than will focus on some o f the caus Joint Institute at Clara Maass 9,000 deaths annually. es of pain, in addition to the provides comprehensive test- Photo, N A Pi: Those participating will be latest treatments available, ing, diagnosis and treatment A fe rre t visits the N A P t - Children at the North Arlington Public Library heard a story, made a craft ' screened for the development including information about for condmons o f the joints and and m et a ferret reamtly during a visit from the Bergen County Zoo. Pictured, Samaria Pruthi pets the " of skin lesions, which may medications and exercise. sPlne- tenet with the help o f p ro g ra m presenter Jime Halupka. Legals Classifieds g w w r s r t x H L L? U ; L!8-..L(i U ; Clerk of East Rutherford, do & DiMaria. Lodi. New Jersey. interest thereon: Block 179. Lot 1 Block 180. hereby certify that the a registered Municipal Painting/Powervvashing O f RUTHERFORD SUPERIOR_____ Lot 1. Stock 181. Lot 1; Block foregoing Ordinance was Accountant Bids fbr FUEL OF NEW JERSEY 182. Lot 1 , Block 183 Lot 1. ______CHANCERYBlock 184. Lots DIVISION 1 and 4 passed by the Mayor and appointed auditor for the The PurdiMkw Dnn*rtm«»ni 58,6 The property shall be ^ BERGEN COUNTY Block 185. Lot 1. Block 186 Council at their meeting held Township of Lyndhurst for a me h-urcnasing Department sold subject to alf liens and DOCKET NO F 8171 03 Lol 1 ■ *\°’ 1 Block ___ on the 12th day of Apnl 2005. term commencing May 1. Spring is Here of the Borough of Rutherford encumbrances of record and Between Plaintiff Amen quest 188. Lot 1: Block 189. Lot will receive sealed bids at fhe Sheriff makes no Mortgage Company and Block 191 Lot 101 Block1 1 a quorum being present 2005 and expinng Apnl 30 HW BOILER COMPANY 11:00 a.m on Tuesday Mav !*P™*«ntations expressed or Defendant. Stephen P 19 2 . Lot 1. and Block 193. Danielle Mk x i. RMC 2006 at an annual salary of 10 2005 in th« implied as to the existence, Hogan Et Al Civil Action - Lots 3 4 and 1 2. and Published April 21. 2005 $23.500 00 ^2005mtheCommttteeof Bmounl or validrty of any WriT of Execution Date Kearny Block 149 Lot 10 Fee $9 30______BE IT FURTHER NVv ^ j - MC g O / ^ the Whole Room, the l*ens and encumbrances on Th« Hearinn i CLUES ACROSS 47. N am ed 9. Ethnic group of China 42. Shoshonean language 1. City 3000 B.C. 48. The back side o f the 10. Persons 45. Deficiency o f red blood 5. Displacement unit neck 11. Jacques , G erm an cells 10. Brews 49. Rock rabbit, for one physiologist 46. B urden 14. A group of countries in 50. Separated 12. Norse goddess o f o ld 47. Hosts film festival special alliance 53. Apartment building age 49. Defrost 15. A woody climbing plant 58. Evasive answer 13. Pop 50. Drains 16. O ne way to fly 61. Type of tree 18. Arouses 51. Bird genus 17. Diamond 62. The third hour, 19. Take to o n e ’s heels 52. Every Seven days, abbr. 20. Fort|fied wines about 9 a.m. 23. Karel , Czech writer 53. Small lake 21. lip 63. Skin disease 24. Substitutes, abbr. 54. Picasso’s mistress 22. A collection of 64. The seed of an Asiauc 25. Counterparts 55. A way to make into a anecdotes legume 26. Carthaginian statesman p r in t 23. H e rb , San Francisco 65. Erectile organs 27. Made grainy 56. Spanish baby columnist 66. Type of hepatic 28. Marsh elder 57. A figure that branches 25. Three times infarction 29. Saucy from a single root 29. Traveling or 30. Small wildcat 59. Occurs in muscle tissue commercial CLUES DOWN 31. Chalcedony 60. Command 33. Do without 1. Declines 32. Having a nose (either 34. Nimble 2. Nonsense (slang) literal o r metaphoric) 35. In the past 3. Fail to retain esp. of a specified kind 36. S. American Indians 4. Magnoliopsid genus 38. Make a fuzzy surface 37. Provencal verses 5 . May, actress 39. Having a slight but 40. Compass p t 6. Type erf perennials often persistent bodily 41. H o rn 7. Belongs to famous disorder or disease 43. A way to rinse computer 41. The top point o f a 44. Brotherhood 8. Tropical American m ountain or hill cuckoo THElfADER tm^R$DAY, APRH. 21, ?0Q5 l m, a s s Other Bulldogs pitchers . P u l i d o include southpawed senior Jeff KEARNY — A Memorial Kearny from 1960-78 an d Bayse (40, 1.51, 15 K, 14 IP); Maas will be held fo r Julio M. was a retired m achinist junior righty Dan Nodarse (1- RUTHERFORD — Pulido of Wnghtstown, for H e is survived b? his wife, 0) and soph righty Matt Small Following the most magical merly of Kearny, on Petronila Pulido; his four (1 save). season in Rutherford High Thursday, April 21 at 10 children, Oscar Cruz, Rosa The list of the team’s lead baseball history, one in which a.m., in O u r Lady o f Sorrows McDonnell, Maria Kobylarz ing offensive producers fea the Bulldogs went 22-6 overall Church, Davis and Bergen and Maritza Carratura; eight tures senior first baseman and and won the State Group 2 avenues, Kearny. Friends grandchildren; four broth tide, the locals are off to a cleanup clubber Joe Espinoza and family are invited to ers and three sisters. (.522, three triples, one home sparkling 7-1 start to their cur attend. Arrangements made by run, nine runs batted in, eight ren t cam paign. Mr. Pulido died on April Lee/Givnish Funeral Home runs scored), senior center- RHS opened its 2005 slate 18, 2005. Born in Peru, he o f M t Holly. fielder and five-hole hitter by dum ping Dickinson, 10-0, was 78 years old. He lived in in five fiames on April 1, prior Chris O ’Boyle (.435, 8 RsBI, 8 to bashing Boonton, 7-1, on R/S), Bayse, a rightfielder April 6 and foiling Fort Lee, when not on the mound (.474, 14-4, in five on April 8. 3 RsBI, 4 R/S from the eighth M onday, April 11, b ro u g h t slo t) a n d soph c a tch e r a n d sev the squad’s sole setback o f the enth slot slugger Denis A c k e rm a n n (.412, 5 RsBI, 5 257 Boulevwd season so far, as RHS was w h ite R/S). Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07804 washed, 34), by Westwood. 201-462-0303x230 O ther RHS regulars include Since then, however, the EadiO«£»hid>pindfllyOnww»aOpCTl«i junior second sacker Nikko Bulldogs have been on a roll, Wong, soph third bagger/DH as the Rutherford diamond Nick Cinardo, senior third boys have trampled Tenafiy, baseman/DH Dan Lyons, jun 10-0, in five on Wednesday, ior shortstop Casey lo rd , sen A p ril 13, rattled River Dell, 4-0, ior left fielder Jason Critello on Friday, April 15, n ix e d New and senior right fielder Dennis M ilfo r d , 4-3, on Saturday Photo by Bid Alen-NJ Sport/Action E rvin . night, April 16, and rousted “I think we’re capable of Pivof Person — Rutherford senior second sacker Nikko W ong Ridgefield Park, 5-4, o n winning the league title and avoids a sliding Fort Lee runner and pivots to make a throw to first Monday, April 18, to reach 4-1 we’d be thrilled if we end up base, as he helps the Bulldogs turn a first inning double-play dur in the league loop. doing so,” noted lauterhahn. ing a 14-4, five frame win over the Bridgemen on Friday, April 8, Heading into this week’s “If all goes as we hope, we’re action, the Bulldogs were tied going to go into Westwood on with River Dell for second May 2 with still just one league place in the BCSL/American loss and be in a position of Beautiful 3 bedroom 2.5 baft Lovely 3 Bedroom 2 Beth SA. Division standings, just a game tying them for first place with a Tudor Colonial. Totally rsnovat- on great street, cuMfe^ac loos behind Westwood. w in .” ed 4 years ago. Fo ur zone g a s Don. QHMtfning hardwood to o ts, “Considering how many Tomorrow, Friday, April 22, heat, CM. finished recreation updatedMEIK, king rize master senior.® we lost fro m last year’s should see the diamond ‘Dogs room In baaement King size bedroom. Finished recreation team (seven), I’m thrilled with traveling to face defending master bedroom has cathedral room -In basement Mew roof, how well we’re doing,” report league champ Cl if f side Park, ceHngs. Great open Door plan, gas H/A heat, mgrotnd pool, ed five-year veteran RHS head with a tilt at Fort I**e set for slk*ng glass doors to patio and fenced yard, prefeerionaiiy coach Mike Lauterhahn. Monday, A pril 25, a road game yaict Alarm System. Gorgeous landscaped Among the team’s leaders is against Queen of Peace on and move-ln condttion. Prids of Ownership. Vin Mazzaro, a senior Wednesday, April 27, and a righthanded pitcher who has accepted a scholarship to play independent outing against Paramus Catholic on tap for 7 for Saint John’s, although, if p.m. Saturday, April 30, under ± _ r he is drafted high enough, he the lights in Rutherford. ¡ g » * « will head to m inor leagues. S b o » s. a A shortstop when not on Photo by Bid Allen-NJ Sport/Action the mound, Mazzaro is 2-1, with an earned run average of [email protected] Southpawed Senior — Bulldogs lefthanded pitcher Jeff Bayse. a 0.70 and 37 strikeouts in 20 12th-grader, is 3 0 as a starter and 1 -0 as a reliever so far this innings pitched. K urgan, K eller w in tw o in first w eek o f L ittle Leagu e Hernandez. and Bobbv By Charles O'Reilly Paskas had two doubles for broke up Kelly’s no-hit bid Miskura had RBI doubles, and Lions, while Gavin Davis S p e c ia l t o t h e L e a d e r with a fifth-inning bunt single. Michael Kressaty had a pair of tripled and scored. Rutherford Little League’s RBI singles. Rob Buell had a RUTHERFORD — Skowronski drove^ in two annual door-to-door canvass run-scoring double for VFW in Kurgan-Bcrgen Realtors, runs with two triples and a sin takes place Saturday, A pril 23. the firs t in n in g . w h ic h had not won a game at gle in the defeat o f Elks. Ryan Residents should receive Boiling Springs Savings Rutherford Little League struck out the first 10 batters return envelopes in the mail racked u p 13 h its in a 13-4 since May 2003, roared into he faced before yielding sin during the week; these may be defeat of Fire Department. the National League lead by gles to Gary Clare and Peter mailed back to the league, or Suhash Patel h a d th re e hiLs capturing its first two games o f Filos. handed to players who ring and three RBI lor the winners, the 2005 season. Shawn Martin knocked in doorbells that morning. while winning pitcher Tom Paul Pappaceno’s bases- five runs with a homer and Donations are tax-deductible Allen also knocked in two tuns clearing double was the high three singles, as DiNoto Fuel to the extent perm itted by law. with a fifth-inning double. light of a five-run third inning topped Elks, 9-4. Martin was For information, including Blake Brancato and Brandon that powered Kurgan past PBA also the winning pitcher, strik game results and lists of Danny had doubles in Fire’s Local 300, 6-4, in its season ing out eight in going the rescheduled games, visit the four-run fifth inning. opener Pappaceno and win route. Darien Pannella added league at http://www.ruther- Keller-Depken O il jumped ning pitcher George a triple and a single. Peter ford-ll.info/ or call the to the top of the American Schneider combined to strike Filos had a two-run single for Scoreline at 201-939-SCOR league standings with wins out 10. 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Jacud tub. large yard with new fence 3rd BR, brick I aluminum exterior, large attic & basement, hardwood floors, two- car garage. This is a great starter home. Firaptee to LR i hardwood floors throughout Garage, private yard. Near NY bus S and more. Short walk lo MY bus. AC#-5264 lot an4 msi». Located on large lot near NY tiered deck and more. Walk to bus, schools Cali for details. AW-2428736 131,88 school. AM-2006 ¡2 $549.000 transportation AM-200507 & shopping. ADM420328 i £1 j - J « t" ou^ ” , 15. 16 01, and 16 03; Block Together with all and singular hours ______- wnt to me directed and 2-4 and alt rules and 236, Lots 1 01 and 102 and ,hc fights, liberties, NEW JERSEY (ORDINANCE AMENDING delivered. I have levied upon Fully Insured • Free Estimates regulations promulgated Block 237 Lot 9; pnvileges. hereditaments MEADOWLANDS tH E WOOD-RIDGE CODE and will expose for sale at Vendors Wanted thereunder North Arlington: Block 175. COMMISSION TO PROVIDE FOR A Public venue at the Sheriff's Th« n im u i,,! k ia u , ohaii Lot 1 Biock 176 Lot 1 Block ,flereun,° belonging or in lleana Kafroum. P P . AICP ZONING OFFICIAL ANO g ™ » ,n. >be City of OUTLINING THE DUTIES Hact * 'i! f ck. 201-438-2017 Antique and Craft Vendor• OF THAT OFFICIAL] , F" da» Parformanca Bond ,n « S f ; SSbf.tSTJ? JT S a n noniMAMrp t o one o ciock in tne W anted sum equal to ONE 182, Lot 1; Block 183. Lot 1; estate, right, title, interest, . . ___ _ AMEND THE WOOD-RIDGE to“ »»«''«*! is HUNDREDnuNUKtu PERCENT PERCENT Block biock 184. Lots 1 and im , 4;low use. i ano property, 4 ; daim and use, Publishedproperty, April14,21,2005 ciairr CODE SPECIFICALLY E^ o ^ h 5 Applications for 30th annual (100%) of the full amount of Btock' — • - - -...... 185- V... Block...... 186,. demand o f me said of Fee $78 74______the THOSE SECTIONS SET North Arlington in the County Landscaping t h ^ n ^ r i Lot 1; BlockT87, Lot 1, Block defendants of in, to a FORTH IN CHAPTER 24S-4 of Bmrgen and SIM* of New Rutherford Labor Day Street Fair me contact 188, Lot 1; Block 189, Lot 1; of the same, bes' soldsowTo to paypay kCWMnm LEGAL NOTICE ivc and CHAPTER 248 Jersey-J« i-- The Mayor and Council Block 191; Lot 101 Block and satisfy in the first place The SPECIAL EXECUTIVE ARTICLES XI and XM BY Commonly known as 1: a n available from tha Labor Day reserve the right to reject any 192, Lot 1; and Block 193, SESSION of the Rutherford THE MODIFICATION Bathurst Avenue. 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