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COMMUNITY NA changes Porete zoning laws How dangerous BRIEFS allowed to exist for years.” about $14 million in new By Tony Aurino Rich Ochab, a spokesman annual tax revenue anticipat­ R e p o r t e r are these tanks? for Cherokee Porete, said ed when the project is com­ Elks plan New the Department plete. NORTH ARLINGTON of Environmental Protection A financial study released Year's celebration — The cleanup and redevel­ has “open case files” on some last week states the borough LYNDHURST — The opment of brownfield sites of the properties along will earn $4 million in taxes Lvndhurst Elks will host an on Porete Avenue moved Porete Avenue and contin­ on clean land regardless of opportunity to ring in the closer to reality last week as ues to study the problem of whether the property is new year “Mardi Gras Style” elected officials changed contaminants there. developed. That’s compared on Saturday, Dec. 31. zoning laws to help develop­ To expedite the redevel­ to $900,000 in tax revenues The event will be held ers Cherokee Porete LLC opment and remediation the borough would receive if from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. and will create a neighborhood in process, Pitman and the Porete Avenue remains in its include open bar, salad and line with an architectural council voted on Dec. 8 to contaminated condition. pasta bar, filet mignon din­ style known worldwide as rezone the area from light Redevelopment plans ner, coffee and dessert, with “New Urbanism.” industrial to mixed-use to aren’t sitting well with Porete DJ music bv Hot Fred on the New Urbanism mixes include residential struc­ Avenue business owners, Mix. A continental breakfast compact, yet vibrant houses tures. Under the amended some of whom have shown will be served at 1 a.m. and condominiums with redevelopment plan, Porete up at planning board and Donation is $60. For tick­ shopping centers and light Avenue lot sizes will become council meetings to protest ets, contact the Elks at 201- industrial businesses. narrower and deeper, and the project. Pitman and the 507-1503, Dave at 201-893- Cherokee Investment builders of new homes will council have been threat­ 3207 or Janel at 201-600-5399. Partners has inked a $270 be required to hide parking ened with lawsuits from million deal with the bor­ garages in the rear of the property owners who do not MRCC sponsors ough to build 1,625 condo­ structures while providing want to leave. Photo by Jeff Fucci miniums, townhouses and sidewalks out front. Representatives of concert for Fritzky single-family homes by the “We’re talking about Cherokee have said that Two liquified natural gas tanks in the Carlstadt Meadowlands have RUTHERFORD — The end of the decade. Cherokee building a community- property owners who do not been cited as a danger to potential residents who would live in the Meadowlands Regional owns EnCap Golf, which friendly neighborhood,” voluntary move will be planned Tomu development. Chamber of Commerce will plans to transform more Ochab said. “It’ll be along forced out under the govern­ According to Williams sponsor a Christmas concert than 700 acres of landfills the lines of old ment’s power of eminent By Jeff Fucci Pipeline and Facilities, which to raise funds and offer trib­ into golf courses in the and Boston neighborhoods.” domain, a legal avenue used Se n io r R ep o r te r acquired the tanks in 1995, ute to its former president, Meadowlands. The amended redevelop­ when the purchase of real they are part of a massive Richard Fritzky, who fell crit­ The project will involve ment plan figures into the property is necessary to CARUSTADT — Current Transco pipeline that serves ically ill to a very serious form relocating several businesses, borough’s plan to clean up improve or maintain a public residents keep a frightful eve the power and heating needs o f menifigitis early in perhaps under the govern­ more than 80 acres of pollut­ construction project. on them every time a brush of locations up and down the October. ment’s power of eminent ed ground over Porete Salvatore DiBlasi of Cobra fire breaks out in the East Coast. Those who wish to attend domain. Avenue, buy out all of the Construction has said that Meadowlands. Mayor Will Natural gas is brought in by the concert, which will be Some property owners industrial businesses located he’s formed an association of Roseman has called them a truck and by pipe, cooled to held from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. have vowed to fight. there, and build homes and Porete Avenue businesses clear and present danger for minus 260 degrees, and kept on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at the “Eminent domain is to be retail space. and hired a law future residents that will live in inside of double walls of nickel Williams Center for the Arts used as a means of last North Arlington will Carlstadt’s share of the 840- and steel on reserve for high in Rutherford, can buy tickets resort,” Mayor Russ Pitman receive more than *17 unit Tomu development demand. The tanks are insulat­ at the door or call Betsv said this week. “I’m against million over five planned for Paterson Plank ed like thermoses, and risk Spano at the MRCC, 201-939- eminent domain. But you years in addition to Road. assessments and safety tests are 0707, ext. 13 for more infor­ have to realize that you have So just how dangerous are performed on an “ongoing mation. Donation for adults is contaminants down there the two W’illiams tanks at the basis, always looking to $10 and children $7. outskirts of the borough? improve,” said Chris Stockton “If something happened to of Williams Media Relations. them, it’d blow us all off the Stockton said no borough Santa is coming map,” said Second Deputy ordinances had been drafted to breakfast in NA OEM Coordinator Hernan to restrict development Lopez. “With the housing, of around the tanks. NORTH ARLINGTON — course there’s the possibility of The North Arlington Rose man said he was uncer­ more danger than there is cur­ Emblem Club No. 297 will tain whether or not the bor­ rently with wildlife.” hold a Breakfast with Santa ough would try to pass such Lopez said the borough on Sunday, Dec. 18, from 9 ordinances. The NJMC con­ kept him and other emer­ a.m. to noon, at the North trols the zoning of the area. gency personnel in-house Arlington Elks Lodge located On Nov. 10, the NJMC, 9/11 out of concern that the at 129 Ridge Road. Donation along with East Rutherford tanks could be terrorism tar­ is $7 for adults and $3 for gets. children. Please see T A N K S on Pòge Ó Breakfast will include a buffet of pancakes, eggs, French toast, potatoes, bacon, sausage, toast, coffee, Fritzky children will tea and jfriice. Participants are Photo, Cherokee Porete, UC reminded to bring their cam­ eras for pictures with Santa. An example of new urbanism in West Park Village in Tampa, Fla., the type of development slated sing for dad's benefit (or North Arlington, according to Cherokee Porete, U.C. Chamber of Commerce. When See Page 4 for more By Tony AHrino he became ill, he was a consult­ community news... R e p o r t e r ant to the chamber and the RUTHERFORD — When editor of the Meadowlands Passamano resigns post Richard Fritzky’s 12 children Magazine. because his new job at the ignadon had nothing to do sing holiday songs at the experiencingOn Oct. 3,what Fritzky he thought began By Susan Moeler board of education demands with the other commissioners. Williams Center next week, was the onset of a cold. He R e p o r t e r 120 percent from him and He also said that “the future theirThe efforts children will beare for trying him. to developed flu-like symptoms LYNDHURST — Paul thus, keeps him from giving becauselooks bright of the for board Lyndhurst” of com­ raise money to pay the medical the next day, and by the third Passamano resigned his post as 100Passamano percent to said the thattownship. he had missioners. expenses for their father, who pitalday, hewith was a rushed 105-degree to the fever, hos­ commissionerafter he gave ona Dec.speech 7, aat day a to make a decision between Passamano garnered the fell critically ill to a deadly according to information post­ board of commissioners meet­ two demanding positions, and third largest number of votes ago.form of meningitis two months ed on RichFritzky.com. ing praising the board and he decided that he had “to inthe theDiLascio election team that into brought office. “Most victims of the disease To save his life, doctors stating he was proud to be part concentratethe table." He where also said food that is onhe Passamano was the lone mem­ perish within 24 hours,” states amputatedthe knee and his mostright ofleg his below fin­ tUljB JG eahtr of the team. Joe Sireno, who organized Alter his resignation, is proud of his accomplish­ Guida'sber of formerticket toMayor retain James his public relations for die con­ gers. His left foot was amputat­ Published Weekly Passamano, who was recently thements previous on the board and withcurrent both office. cert. “Mr. Fritzky has a lot to edabout from 35 toepercent to mid-arch of the heeland Lyndhurst,251 Ridg* NJ Road 07071 choaen to head the board of administrations. Passamano had served as live for Namely, 12 beautiful, was removed. education'smaintenance department,custodial andsaid Passamano reiterated his the director of the parks and loving and very talented chil­ Currently, Fritzky is under­ For advertising rates, that the decision to resign was praise for Lyndhurst's board, recreadon department during songsdren ofwho the willseason perform at this con­the going rehabilitation, and his please call 201-3103141. difficult, but that he thought it saying. They're going to do Whenthe Guida the DiLascio administration. team came cert to raise funds to cower amputation wounds are heal­ For editorial, classified«, was necessary for him to con­ wellsaid forthat this his town." remarks Passamano on the to power, Passamano took over enormous medical and reha­ ingWebsite. cleanly, according to the & legal notices, please centrate on one thing. as director of finances. bilitative cods for their dad." call 201-438-8700. He said that it wasn’t fair to evening before his resignation were intended to let everyone Passamano said that the Fritzky was the former pres­ Please see P H B K T www.leadvrNewspapen.net the town for him to keep die ■v >*2*'!:v ’’ ' ident of thf Meadowlands commissioner’s position know that his forthcoming res- on Page 6 onpage 6 e 2 0 0 5 UodarNMnpapan, UC i r it LfcAutK THURSDAY, DECEMBR15, 2005

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Down the hall, NORTH ARLINGTON Hasbrouck Heights, was running. He released o)ft another resident reported was — A Park Avenue resident www.geocities.com/haleychiro/ arrested for several oustand- summonses. fresh pry marks on her door, reported her light-up fence 528 Valley Brook Ave. • Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 • 201-531-9400 the result of a failed break-in ing warrants totaling $1,500. EAST RUTHERFORD — stolen on Dec. 6. The holiday The driver, Donna Villano, On Dec. 7, Bruce Hager, 51, by what police suspect to be decoration was valued at Auto Accidents • Sports Injuries • W ellness 46, of Garfield, was given of Montclair, was pulled over $100. the same burglars. by police after driving his — A summonses for having an RUTHERFORD open container of alcohol, 2002 Ford Escape 79 m.p.h. vv, Vanderburgh Avenue resi­ on Route 3 West. 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He Village reported the left rear They reportedly fled the area — The Fire was released on summonses. passenger window of his 2006 after she threatened to call CARLSTADT Department reported dam­ Saturn shattered Dec. 3. the police. age to the door of Engine Fake ID Stolen from within the vehi­ No. 3 Dec. 4, apparently cle were a Magellan GPS unit CDS caused by a vehicle backing and charger valued at $800. into it. NORTH ARLINGTON LYNDHURST — A owner EAST RUTHERFORD —— Police made two arrests of a Jaguar reported Dec. 7 EAST RUTHERFORD — Dec. 3 when both a driver On Dec. 3, Young Oh, 36, of A Humboldt Street resident that someone stole the hood reported that someone threw and his passenger corrobo­ ornament from his car while Parsippany, was arrested dur­ rated a false name. ing a DWI stop for possession a rock at her second-story it was parked on the 400 apartment window Dec. 4. Christopher Walker, 47, of block of Kingsland Avenue. of marijuana. Oh claimed the Jersey City, was pulled over by marijuana was not his. The victim reported seeing a beige Hyundai flee the area. police on Schuyler Avenue LYNDHURST — for not having a registration Theft of vehicle Giovanni Garcia, 18, of I.ake EAST RUTHERFORD — A man parked on Park sticker. He reportedly told Hiawatha, Lorenzo Gangala, officers that his name was 18, of Parsippany, Gabriel Avenue reported the front EAST RUTHERFORD — Danny Dixon, but could not A Paterson Avenue resident Garcia, 19, of Dover, and and rear windows of his 1999 provide a license. Walker’s reported that her black 2001 Mahmoud A. Mahmoud, 19, Honda smashed Dec. 4. passenger, James Diggs, 60, Honda Accord stolen Dec. 5. of Morris Plains, were arrest­ NORTH ARLINGTON and also ofjersey City, report­ Notable features of the vehi­ ed Dec. 3 for possession of 22 — A Sunset Avenue resident edly backed up his story. cle include a spoiler, a “Baby small baggies of marijuana reported that four unidenti­ fied males disassembled a Diggs had outstanding war­ on Board” tag and an infant and possession with intent to rants in East Rutherford for car seat distribute. According to reindeer lawn ornament in front of her home and threw $130 and Marlboro for $128. police reports, Gangala, the Walker was arrested for pro­ driver, was pulled over in the a piece of it at her picture Warrant arrest window Dec. 4. The vandals viding false identification area of Rutherford and and later released on sum­ avenues. All denied drove away in a gray Polito Mitsubishi Eclipse. monses. Diggs was arrested NORTH ARLINGTON ownership of the marijuana. NORTH ARLINGTON for the warrants and turned — On Dec. 7, Anthony Iorio, The driver was also charged over to the 21, of Kearny, was dropped careless driving, failure — A Bergen Avenue resident ERPD. with . t W ; - • off at police headquarters by to observe a traffic signal, reported the driver side rear National Bail Bonds, who drinking, having tire of his 1990 Honda Civic underage slashed Dec. 5. The victim picked him up on a borough an open container of alcohol said the car had been egged criminal warrant of $886. and CDS in a car. Bail was set and had its tires slashed on WOOD-RLDGE —■ Angelo Iorio also had a warrant out at $2,500 for all, and they previous occasions. TWi •

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Happy Holidays from The $1.4 million in allot­ ments come from the $33 mil­ State of New Jersey lion Meadowlands Area Grants New Jersey Meadowlands Commission c J iM g * for Natural and Economic te s IW Transformation (MAGNET) MAGNET Program program, which has given out rw OccwiM 12, 2**U $8.6 million to municipalities so far and received a $25 mil­ Borough of North Arlington § » - • lion infusion on Oct. 21. list* Kite Cub The $25 million came from W a*Ctft*le an insurance policy held on « 1 5 , $20 the Kingsland Landfill in n n n oo m a r & Lyndhurst, which was sold to Photo by Jeff Fucci 501 VALLEY BROOK AVE., LYNDHURST, NJ 07071 Tel: 201-438-6010 • Major Cndit Cards Accepted EnCap. North Arlington Councilman Philip Spanola receives the borough's $100,000 grant check from The grants will address NJMC Commissioners Len Kaiser and Eleonore Nissley at the monthly meeting on Dec. 12. The grant impacts to municipal services was part of $ 1 4 million distributed among the municipalities in the M *jc n a n o s kw taxpayer relief. brought about by development in the Meadowlands, accord­ ing to representative Matthew w w w . LeaderN ew spapers. net McHale. “These fiscal stresses have led to the inability of munici­ palities to acquire equipment, Give the G ilt o l fitness! undertake repairs, expand 1 -on-1 Personal Fitness Training, recreational facilities and - / Kids Fitness, Massage, ft Airbrush address flooding issues," / /' Tanning Gift Certificate Packages. McHale said. i l T N F « STUDI# QurtWtod, Experienced, FITNESS STUDI« Knowledgeabie Staff Each of the 14 municipali­ ties applied for the money ' call 201 >294-5493 through ' the Municipal Assistance Program. 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CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE North Arlington (201)385-0271 Councilman Philip Spanola said he hoped to see some of WE ARE FULLY INSURED the money used towards police STH CLEANING FBEE WITH AD (new customers) vehicle replacements, and pos­ sibly an addition, as well. “We’ll start with the ambu­ lance and see where else we can go,” Spanola said. Ceberio noted that .2006 would be “the year of police' cars and ambulances,” and sug­ gested a cooperative be consid­ ered between municipalities to OTTERSTEDT make such purchases cheaper i n s u r a n c e ; a g e n c y in the future. Jason commano, Kim Loos, Joseph Parisi C a r l s t a d t w o m e n 417 BOULEVARD, HASBROUCK HEIGHTS will m eet Jan. 3 201-28S-8844 CARLSTADT — The next meeting of the Carlstadt Woman’s Club will be held on PROVIDING INSURANCE PROTECTION FOR: Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 7:30 p.m., at the Carlstadt Civic Center. AUTO - HOME - BUSINESS Speaker Patricia Speake will discuss divorce and mediation. 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Monument" and “Iviswold - the spirit of the season by input from Mayor Russ The collectible is on sale at The Castle." having a party after the busi­ Pitman, recently elected Coffins, West End ShopRite, The commission developed ness meeting on Friday, Dec. Councilmen Jim Ferriero, Rutherford Wine Shoppe, the commemoradve as a 16, in the VFW Hall, 222 Steve Tanelli and Mark Elizabeth’s Garden, Brothers fundraiser and as a way to River Road, North Yampaglia, and Councilmen Hardware, the Rutherford increase awareness of all of Arlington. Pat Roche, Phil Spanola and Public Library, the Rutherford’s historic assets President Ken Ludviksen Pete Massa. Meadowlands .Vfuseum (91 and sells for $15 each. The will monitor the session at 8 Registered borough Crane Ave.), the borough RHPC intends to continue to p.m. and will give an Democrats are invited to clerk’s office at Rutherford’s issue a series of historic com- overview of the planning for join. Borough Hall and 55 Kip memoratives through a multi­ Center. year program. The RHPC chose the The RHPC is an advisory “William Carlos Williams commission and is part of the Friends of Wood-Ridge library House” because for 50 years, it Borough of Rutherford. The was tht* home and workplace commission’s volunteers are announce schedule for 2006 of one of the nation's most Photo, RHPC appointed by the mayor and WOOD-RIDGE — The library): Saturday, Feb. 11; important literary figures. The Rutherford Historic Preservation Commission Official 2005 council. Meetings are open to Friends of Wood-Ridge Annual Dessert Party (7 p.m. Nine Ridge Road was also a Historic Commemorative: William Cargos Williams House the public and are generally Memorial Library have at the Wood-Ridge Senior focal point for the writers, held at 8 p.m. on the first announced their schedule of Center adjacent to the artists, actors and friends who Monday (excluding borough meetings and events for winter library): Monday, April 17. visited William C-arlos Williams able that depicts the Williams Ferdinand Petrie. The col­ holidays) of each month in the and spring 2006: Anyone who is a Friend of and his hometown. In 1973, it house on Ridge Road. Within lectible is finished in 24-karat council’s workroom, upstairs Meetings (7 p.m. at the Wood-Ridge Memorial Library was Rutherford's first historic the collectable is a frieze of Dr. gold and comes with a four- in borough hall. library): Mondays, Jan. 9, Feb. and would like to help out in site to be listed on both the Williams. This unique portrait page insert describing the his­ For more information, con­ 13, March 20, May 15 and June any capacity, or who would like National and State Registers of is a reproduction of one of the tory of the house and its occu­ tact RHPC Chairman Bill 19; Book Sale (10 a.m. at 3 to become a member of the Historic Places. most popular images of pants, Dr. Williams and his Neumann direcdy at 201-939- p.m. at the Wood-Ridge Senior Friends, contact the library at The 2005 commemorative Williams and was originally wife, Florence. 0370 or via email at fotog- Center adjacent to the 201-438-2455. contains a dimensional collect- created by artist and author This year’s commemoradve [email protected].

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Faust Krzysztof Kotarba, Judith Kotarba, Monika Michaluk, LYNDHURST — \ll On.lsi on Ci ill Ct \ aiLible Inter mediate School has been Parra, Matthew Fleck, Sean Sandeep Brar, Florentyna Commissioner Tom DEB announced by the staff. Liu, Danielle Romano, Ciroch, Alyssa Irwin, Luz DiMaggio, director of the •2.00 OFF ‘2.00 OFF 1*5.00 OFF »5.00 OFF The students who have Katerina Jovanoska and Ursula Lozano, Maryanne department of parks and Any Service Any Service I Any Service Any Service recreation, has set up a trip made the MAXIMUM Messyasz. Scangarella, Harangad Over *10 *cr ?»Over ion» »% imi *40 or ivmwi HONOR ROLL are: The students who have Chadha, Isra Eldosougi, for Lyndhurst senior citi­ <*m, <*n I*m I/I 1/M •Vitfwtfc-. mutt GRADE 6 — Kerin Acosta, made the HIGHLY COM­ Samantha Kamphausen, Tyler zens to the Hunterdon Mariah Levinson, Nicoletta MENDABLE HONOR ROLL Mealy, Adam Straub; Playhouse for lunch and Romano, Filza Habib, Adriana are: GRADE 8 — Katherine the show, “Charley’s Aunt” THE CLASSIC BARBER SHOP Messyasz, Kathryn Stefanko, GRADE 6 — Casey Banca, Castellanos, Theodore Koziol, on Monday, March 27. Amanda Keesser, Kathleen Emily Facchini, William Justis Eduardo Paz, Thomas The show is a comedy OF WOOD-RIDGE Nipal, Mikhail Tavarez; III, Rebecca Balaskovits, Carly Schoenfelder, Luis Garcia, about Charley and Jack, GRADE 7 — Gabrielle Fleck, Benjamin Park, Jung Lee, Paulina Petkova, who invite Charley’s mil­ New York Style Custom Cuts Caparimo, Grace Kim, Arkadiusz Bolanowski, Taylor Maha Habib, Katelyn O ’Neill lionaire aunt from Brazil to for Men, Women & Children Brittany O’Brien, Natalie Henkelman, Brianna Wesley- and Roenny Rosario. meet their two ladies. At the Holland, Na Young Kim, Majsiak; last minute, the aunt’s visit New York Trained is delayed. Rather than give Barber & Stylist- Bianca up the opportunity to win the girls’ affections, the two Fall Hoars Until Further Notice Community briefs men get one of their school Sundays 10am-3pm chums into a dress and wig Mondays 10am-4pm NORTH ARLINGTON — WALUNGTON — KEARNY — Trinity to appear as Charley’s aunt Queen of Peace Church will Wallington AARP Chapter No. Episcopal Church, 575 Kearny — a scheme which brings Tuesdays 8am-6pm host a very special event on 4115 will hold its meeting on Ave., Kearny, invites all mem­ hilarious chaos and compli­ Wednesdays 8am-7:30pm Sunday, Dec. 18, which begins Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the Fiesta bers of the community to wor­ cations. Thursdays Closed with Advent Evening Prayer at at noon. Upcoming events ship at one of its two services Price is $46, which Fridays 8am-7:30pm 4 p.m. and is followed al 4:45 include the Christmas Party on Christinas Eve. includes bus transporta­ p.m. by the QP Choir’s annual on Dec. 20, from noon to 4 The Family Service begins tion, lunch, dessert, coffee Saturdays 9am-4pm Christmas concert. p.m. Call 201-933-1994 or 201- at 5 p.m. and is a multi-sensory and gratuity. The bus will SPECIAL- $7 Cuts Monday Only This year, a new holiday CD, 933-6874 for more informa­ worship experience with a leave from the NJ Transit ______New Clients Only T idings of Comfort and Joy,” tion. contemporary liturgy, as well parking lot at 9:15 a.m. and will be available at the concert There will be a stay at as traditional carols. return to Lyndhurst at 4:30 263 HACKENSACK STREET at a cost of S15 each. The CD Woodloch Pines on April 5, 6 The Festival Eucharist at 11 p.m. Call 201-804-2482 to WOOD-RIDGE, NJ combines classic and contem­ and 7, 2006. The cost is $245 p.m. will be a traditional litur­ sign up. 201-939-4000 porary Christmas songs high­ per person and includes trans­ gy in English and Spanish and lighting different musical portation. Call 201-939-6963. will combine traditional ele­ styles and cultures. or 201-438-2446 for more ments from both the Hispanic- PARAMUS — The Bergen information. and English-speaking cultures. County Zoo will host its annual CARJLSTADT — The All are welcome. Holiday Train Ride with Santa Carlstadt Historical Society LYNDHURST — The Teleflora’s on Sunday, Dec. 18 from noon Inc. will hold its Christmas Kingsland-Lyndhurst AARP Thomas Kincade to The3 p.m. event includes free partyDec. 21meeting at 7 p.m., on Wednesday,at the Civic annualChapter No. Winter 4866 willDance hold onits Bruce's Floral Design Hurricane Bouquet refreshments, free train rides Center. All members are invit­ Monday, Jan. 16, from noon to 311 Hackensack S t and visits with Santa. Guests ed to attend and to bring 4 p.m., at the Brownstone in Carlstadt, NJ 07072 firiiemay oflake charge pictures with with their Santa own A“goodies” short movie to add about to the devel­table. membersPaterson. Ticketsand $33 are for $30 non- for 201-460-1417 camera, or the Bergen County opment of the Victrola will be members. Buses will be avail­ www.BrucesFlorist.com Zoo will provide a photograph shown, followed by a visit by able on a first-come basis. For Christinas is Sunday, December 25 in aThe holiday Bergen frame County for a Zoofee. is Santa.Anyone who would like to Montillotickets/information, at201-989-6540. call Anne Parklocated on in Forest.Van Saun Avenue County in Arlenevisit the Kretz museum at 201-933-1070. can contact whoLYNDHURST is searching — Anyonefor a P anon». CARLSTADT — A Christmas gift for a resident or Teleflora's LYNDHURST _ The Christmas Celebration will be former resident of Lyndhurst frosty the Snowman Citizens Chib of held at the Carlstadt CbWan can purchase “Remembering B ouquet [will holdSanta” its annual on RoadAssembly, and cornerWkshbqpon of Hoboken Street, rialLyndhurst history 1917-1992,w of the township’s a picto­ . ) 1 p.m. to on Frida*D*e.tS at 7:30 p.m. firit 75 years after the name Telcflora's 5 p.m! Donations are $5 Cor The choir will present “And was changed from Union Thomas Kincade adults5 and over.and $3AH for are children welcome: age TheThe Gift entire GSe* familyOn." is invited. TownshipThe book to containsLyndhurst 150 pho­ Christmas Itee bringAttendees a wrapped are gift asked for Santa to childrenThere will to be make a special a Christmas time for dehts’tographs lives plus during anedotes the variousof rea- information,to give to their call child. Diane For at more 201- followcraft, andthe refreshmentscelebration. Callwill ntememtMkfageras of the township’s Lyndhurst1’ history. 261-3445 or the club at 201- 201-46&0995 for more infor­ can ibe purchased at the 4 3 8 * 7 » . mation. Lyndhurst Public Library. Lyndhurst announces annual •It's the Most W onderful time n ___ LYNDHURST — The judged, residents must call the of the Year in East Rutherford Recreation,Lyndhum •Departmentunder the direc­ of 804-2482recreation by department Friday, Dec. at 23, 201- to announcestion of Tomits 17thDiMaggio, annual give• nameHouse and lights address. should be Following“Holiday Decorating are the rules Contest.* of the Dec.left on SO. from Dec. 26 through contest:• Only outside decorating followingHouses arecategories: judged in Bestthe will• be Housejudged. must be in Original.Display, Most Call Festive the recreation and Most Lyndhurst.• In order for a house to be department for further details.

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o m e o n e THE LEADER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15.2005 Lyndhurst nurse hands in resignation that she had not been able to new protocol manual and By Susan M oilv speak with DiLascio in person. choosing new members for R e p o r t e r Boggiano said that she had left the Lyndhurst Board of numerdus messages that had Health. plans for new stadium Lyndhurst’sLYNDHURST public health — not been returned. He said that Boggiano was nurse resigned on Dec. 8, cit­ ignationDiLascio on learnedDec. 10. of He the saidres­ aware of the ongoing assess­ By Cmdy Capitani ing irreconcilable differences ment. He also said that she d i t o r n h i e f that a salary agreement had E -I -C had been informed that the overwith herMayor salary Richard and workload. DiLascio not been reached because the 10-month position was being EAST RUTHERFORD — Dil^ascio said that a new positions and program have The Giants and Jets unveiled a not been set up. eliminated and replaced with salary agreement would be He agrees with Boggiano preliminary design plan for a 12-month position for which premature because a month­ that the nursing problems their jointly-funded stadium at long assessment of the town­ she was welcome to apply a press conference with acting began soon after he took when the position was set and ship’s public nursing program office. In an e-mail, DiLascio (Jov. Richard Card and transjxHtation. The inclusion 0-month contract. She also doors in 2010. The final summer, and neither sched­ added for longevity or educa­ tops of punts. It will be located of rail is something you rarely saiti that she was willing to design plans should Ix* fin­ adjacent to the current Giants rk the full year, but that she uled lunch appointments. tion, would make the 10- ished in early 2006. see in sport complexes, DiLascio asserted, “There month equivalent of just over Stadium and the racetrack and l-ettiere said. “On opening -ould need additional salary ‘These plans will create to do so. are no provisions in any ordi­ $7,000 more than Boggiano have expanded parking and day, the necessary transporta­ thousands of new jobs, fuel the Boggiano’s letter to the nances providing for 10- tailgating space. tion improvements will be in makes in Lyndhurst. economy, support the commu­ Also at issue is where the people of Lyndhurst said, month, full-time employees." place." Brian O’Keefe of the nity and provide fans with Jets will move their practice “After polling salaries in sur­ DiLascio also pointed out that There are some concerns, Rutherford Board of Health something to cheer about,” facilities and headquarters. rounding towns, I have found all other full-time Lyndhurst however, over expanding the pointed to the difficulties in added Codev. “New Jersey The Giants will remain on-site, out that Lyndhurst pays signif­ employees work 32.5 hours comparing nursing salaries deserves nothing less, and we but the new facility will In* relo­ roadways too much at the icantly lower salaries, over per week. The nurses were are proud to call the Jets and cated to parking lots 13 and expense of mass transit. In a SI0,000 less than other towns.” only scheduled to work 30 because of the num ber of vari­ the Giants our home teams, 17. The Jets are moving within separate interview. Damien In an interview, Boggiano said hours per week. DiLascio does ables involved. No one from today, and for years to come." 20 miles of the stadium and Newton of the Tristate that her poll was o f the public not accept a verbal agreement North Arlington was available Although most of the have looked at 20 places so far. Transportation Campaign, nurses in Rutherford and as a valid means for dictating to comment before press time. details are finalized, the issue “We’ll have a short list right said he’s concerned that if it’s North Arlington. the terms of Boggiano’s Wood-Ridge employs a part- of a dome remained in ques­ too easv to drive, no one will employment. after the new year," said Cross. Boggiano said that she had time nurse, and Carlstadt con­ tion. use mass transit. “Before been told by DiLascio’s secre­ DiLascio said that the Wood-Ridge’s Wesmont devel­ tracts with a nurses’ service “We have to grapple with opment site is among the spending all that money — tary, "If 1 got a raise; it would process to improve nursing affiliated with Hackensack the roof issue and determine places being considered. somewhere around $225 mil­ Ix* minimal.” The raise would services in Lyndhurst included very quickly if we’re going to Transportation lion — thev should look at all also be for 12 months of work. consulting with the Bergen University Medical Center. do it," said Jay Cross, president Commissioner Jack Lettiere the different options. Some She also expressed frustration County Health Department, Boggiano’s resignation is of the Jets. “It might Ix* remov­ said overall capacity will Ix* ideas seem to be at cross-pur­ asking Boggiano to compile a effective Dec. 23. able, or like Kansas Citv, that increased by 60 percent, as. poses." RDP requests $30K budget hike; meeting is Dec. 20 In 2006, thev plan to spend By tony Aurino mation submitted. Market advertising is expected Taste of Rutherford, the will be printed in early 2006. $20.000 on facades and signs, The partnership in 2006 to cost $2,000; and the RDP Se n io r R ep o rter Farmer’s Market and the The four-color booklet will and another $10,000 on archi­ expects to earn $105,000 in plans to spend $27,500 on Hambletonian Parade and contain ad opportunities, in tectural review. assessments. $45.(RK) in busi­ RUTHERFORD — The advertising all other events — Festival. The RDP will contin­ addition to free directory list­ ‘This resource will enable ness license fees, $35,000 from Rutherford Downtown down from the $35,000 pro­ ue to work with the borough ings for professional service project applicants and their sponsors and events fees and Partnership plans to spend jected for this year. on the tab o r Day Street Fair businesses, according to the contractors to discuss their $3,000 in Farmer’s Market more than $30,000 next year They’ve also allotted and the Holiday Festival. RDP. efforts in a tinielv manner with fees. on improving storefront SI2,000 for street mainte­ In addition, the an expert in the field." the More than $44,000 will be facades and reviewing current nance and $1,500 for mem­ Professional Services Guide RDP stated. spent on advertising, accord­ architecture in an effort to bership mailings. In the first three quarters of ing to the propositi. Members bring new businesses to town. In its request, the RDP stat­ 2005, the RDP assisted 26 plan to spend S i4,550 on gen­ The figure arose out of the ed that it will continue in 2006 Insight into Prayer applicants with proposals for eral marketing — more than RDP’s 2006 operating budget to host a number of popular signs, awnings, exterior light­ $10,000 less than the amount Peace within ourselves proposal submitted to the bor­ events that bring customers ing, painting and other facade spent in 2005. Farmer’s ough council on Nov. 29. into downtown, including: the as we approach Christmas changes, according to the The council will hold a pub­ information supplied. Advent Series lic hearing on the budget pro­ “All (of those changes) are Continued from T A N K S on Page 1 posal on Dec. 20. at contributing to a lx*tter and and Carlstadt, lost a court bat­ “In 2006, the RDP will con­ to help them," Roseman said. St. Michael the Archangel Church * more appealing downtown tle with Tomu to preserve the tinue its two-step approach to ‘The river’s on the other side image," the RDP states. Paterson Plank Road proper­ corner of Ridge Road and Page Ave marketing: attracting cus­ of the development, but we If the budget is approved, a ties as waterfront recreation. tomers and recruiting quality don't have a river apparatus.” Lyndhurst full-time manager and part- Carlstadt’s main concern stores into our downtown," Roseman said having hous­ time assistant will continue on with housing going up, The one Monday of Advent partnership employees stated ing on the property “puts staff next year. Salaries and Roseman said, would be the in information supplied with everything in a whole new Dec 19 at 7:00pm taxes are expected to cost difficult)' of rescuing residents the proposal. ‘The RDP’s light." and that the borough Given by $87,000, up from the $78,000 in the event of an emergency. recruitment of quality stores would continue to appeal the projected for 2005. The two “There’s only one wav in Father Dennis Kaelin to our downtown will be a pri­ Tomu decision. employees will work on and out, and we won’t be able mary focus." With the Novena to the Miraculous Medal Streetscape applications, mar­ The proposed budget for keting functions, membership next year is $188,000, which is mailings, keeping businesses equivalent to the projected Continued from F R IT Z K Y on Page 1 in the downtown area, attract­ annual budget for 2005. In “Rich’s kidneys have still friends, he must now begin the ing new business, offering wel­ 2004, however, the RDP had not come back to the point long and difficult journey back coming activities and other anticipated spending where dialysis can be stopped, to wellness,” Sireno said. “member services as the need $182,000. and so he is dialvzed three days The benefit concert will be arises," according to the infor- a week for about six hours a held from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on day," the Web site states. Tuesday, Dec. 20, at the United Water mailing has Meanwhile, his family says Williams Center for the Arts in he remains on a respirator and Rutherford. Tickets can be awaits more surgery. purchased at the door. Prices Lyndhurst residents baffled In a statement to the media, are $10 for adults and $7 for Sireno said that Fritzky spent children. All proceeds will be By Susan Moeller Cucchiara, asking him to com­ pare the service contract most of the past two months in donated to the family. R ep o r te r offered in the mailing with the a coma at Morristown For more information, call township's services. Memorial Hospital. Sireno at or e- — A mailing 973-903-8093 LYNDHURST “While he recently emerged mail him at from a United Water corpo­ After the meeting, rate partner confused some Cucchiara said that residents from the coma to the great [email protected]. Lyndhurst residents and mailingshould wasunderstand from a private that con­the delight of his family and DiLascioprompted to suggestMayor that Richard resi­ tractor and not authorized by denti call the town water thatthe township.the township He also is responsi­ clarified Continued from on Page 1 department before “signing ble for repairs from the prop­ didswitch not betweenlead to his departments decision to nendy at the next general elec­ on to the service contract erty line to the street resign. He emphasized the tionDiLascio in November said that 2006. it is too offeredDoris through Vacca, themail.a Stuyvesant United Water has a partner­ point by saying that if he had soon to discuss possible inter­ Avenue resident, brought her companyship with responsibleHome Services, for the remained director of parks im appointments. He also said copy of the mailing to the mailing. Mike Hilliar, a probablyand recreation, have resigned he soonerwould publicthat he a would chance like to chooseto give the ingboard On ofDec. commissioners 6. She presented meet­ it spokesperson for Home because the work load is so permanent replacement as daring the caucus portion of Services,customers said had receivedthat Lyndhurst a pack­ heavy there. soon as possible, and he indi­ the meeting and asked for clar­ age offering coverage of the saidMayor that PassamanoRichard wouldDiLascio be withcated lawyers that he to will determine be working the tfceification town’s about responsibility the extent forof water service line. He said that missed. He affirmed that soonest possible date, for an vfcter service problems. alsothe Homeincludes Services coverage contract from Passamano was an important election to be held. Vacca said that the mailing the property line to the street part of the team of commis- Passamano cited his long­ offiped * »ervke contract for DiLaicio said the township noners. DiLascio made similar term commitment to youth ~ acca said th a t was creating a water commis­ comments at the Dec. 6 meet­ sports and recreation and said teighbors ftre sion to serve as a watchdog for ing, asserting_ then that that he will continue to be check and sign water funds, assuring that, Passamano was à valued mem­ involved with kids and coach­ oontract She want- those funds are used for the ber of the administration. ing, doing what he has always Jhat they were designated purpose and not Township Attorney Gary loved. DiLascio referred to this ling m oil« an a service appropriated through the gen­ Cucchiara said that the board commitment as well and said provided by the town, eral fund. He also said that òf commissioners has 30 days that he looks forward to ado referred the mat- Lyndhurst has no intention of to make a temporary appoint­ opportunities to work with township attorney Gary privatizing the water service. . positionment replace will bePassamano. filled perma- The Passamano in the future. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15.2005 T H ELfAD E R Free parking in NA Fire D epartm ent W e . r e looking for fun ru l sidewalksBorough mean sidewalks, free parking busy 2006 officers until after Christmas, following outgoing people w ho Rutherforda Nov. 28 request Downtown by the Partnership to bag the meters a sm ile m akeover! extensionalong Park we Avenue.hope will It's benefit an Only one canddale w i be oetoctod to receive the smie makeover at no the local businesses,” said cost Residents from Lyndhurst, North Arfngton, Rutherford, East Borough Administrator Tim Rutherford, Kearny and Belevie are welcome to enter the contest Stafford. The meters will Residents are urged to enter as soon as possfcle; only the first 50 appft- remain covered in red plastic Administrator Martin Gobbo cants w i be considered The winner wM be announced in the Leader said the mayor and council limitbags untilwill beDec. enforced 27. A two-hour to pre­ had discussed the issue and Newspaper in edrty January 2006. vent commuters from parking decided to continue enforcing AppHcants m u tt • Be between ages 21-40. normal parking regulations • Submit a typed-written page with • Be a U.S. citizen, and taking the train to the city their name, address, phone num- • Copy of New Jersey driver’s for the day. In North along Ridge Road. ber, date of birth, and gender. license (proof of residency). -Jeff hum Arlington, Borough • Submit (2) recent color photos • Be in good mental and physical (entire lace and cJose-up smile). health. Print name on the back of the • Have an open and flexible sched­ Photo by Sandra Spino pictures. ule for the makeover process. NJMC begins search for • Submit a brief bio about yourself; • Be available for unveiling photos From left to right are North Arlington Mayor Russell Pitman, tell us who you are (occupation, and waive and release photos to Assistant Fire Chief Brian Heinzmann, Fire Cnief James Tremble. hobbies, interests, etc.). be published in the Leader Deputy Fire Chief Robert Kairys, Councilman Philip Spanola and new sources of energy • Explain why you feel you should Newspaper. Also must be aval- Councilman Peter Massa at the North Arlington Annual Fire be chosen for the extreme mini­ able for a follow-up story in the Department Installation. The three chiefs celebrated their newly municipalities and businesses makeover. local newspaper as we«. appointed positions for 2006. By Jeff Fucci could be established to reduce Se n io r R e p o r t e r environmental damage and Send requested information to: Pitman said. “Over the years, Park Ave Center for Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry By Sandra Spino proride less costly power. and particularly this year, the LYNDHURST — NJMC c/o Tamara, 155 Park Ave. • Suite 207, Lyndhurst NJ 07071 R e p o r t e r Ceberio said the solar farm fire department has been one Executive Director Robert was “the next step" after IS large family." Ceberio pointed to a satellite vears of mining methane gas NORTH ARLINGTON — In their speeches, Kairys, map on Dec. 12 and More than 50 citizens gath­ from landfills alongside the Heinzmann and Tremble all announced a major project ered at the Annual Fire New Jersey Turnpike and the thanked current chief, Mark coming in 2006. Department Meeting at North recent introduction of incen­ Cunningham, the engine com­ “It has come down to this, Arlington Borough Hall on tives for new' construction proj­ BREAKING NEWS panies, their families and each in times of energy’ crisis and Saturday, Dec. 3. They watched ects meeting Green Building other. rising fuel prices,” said as Assistant Chief James criteria. “As I look out into this Ceberio, as he explained the Tremble was appointed with crowd. I can see a room full of beginning of a 60-day search the honor of chief of the dedication,“ Heinzmann said. across former landfills and cur­ department. 2 B I G He called the meeting and rent warehouses for a spot to FLEA MARKETS s ; > In addition, Brian new inductions “a testament build a solar energy farm. Heinzmann was appointed 8UN. DEC. 18 S p tH t a i and reaffirmation of the bond “Once again, the commission assistant chief, and Robert held indoors & out @ North A rlington HS 9-5PM between us." steps up as an innovator." je w e lr y Kairys was appointed deputy 222 Ridge Rd. (Rt17 So.), No. Arlington, NJ Tremble had the entire Ceberio said a team of tftm m d by I t * NA Wwwn*» Oub chief. Burt Hoyt was appointed room stand up to applaud experts would quickly begin chaplain, and Mike Golon was Cunningham, who now will looking for places to build a SAT. & SUN. D E C . 1 7 & 1 8 appointed secretary of the fire indoors & out @ New Milford HS 9-5PM P it t UT t S step down from chief after Five-Megawatt Ground- board. 300 River Rd., off R t 4 New Milford, NJ w /Sw rvt * serving the role this past year. Mounted Photovalic unit that by It» NMHS A lM etk j j g Nn The North Arlington could generate electrical 50 + Vendors selling new items at bargain prices 11 -:fPM Volunteer Fire Department is “All three fire chiefs this power for 2,500 homes. 201 996.1144 organized as an open fire vintage & collectibles, crafts, & gift items galore* year will be second generation Besides the open space the board, and every year firefight­ firefighters," Tremble said. NJMC owns, Ceberio estimat­ ers are appointed into new “And we’re all proud of it.” ed 118 million square feet of • Premium Gourmet Cat & Dog Food positions. From volunteers, As the running chief. rooftops available across the • Birds, small animals & reptiles these dedicated men have lit­ Tremble now bears the industrial complexes of the 14 Grass’ Pet Menagerie • Wide Variety of tropical fish j erally worked their way up the 'W For all your pets’ needs responsibility of overseeing Meadowlands municipalities, Road North i ladder, from lieutenant to cap­ day-to-day operations of the if business owners were recep­ 381 tain, and up onwards to deputy Hours: Mon-Thurs lOam-ttpm ¡1-955-9-45? volunteer fire department tive of the idea. F ri & Sal 10am-6pm ComtwnK Mwuopal firing toabblt. chief, assistant chief, and final­ from communities to drills to The solar farm would be ly, chief of the department. clean-ups, and as the incident utilized as a renewable source Mayor Russell Pitman dis­ commander at fire scenes. of energy- in the region that I . ' tributed the badges to the “It’s a great honor to serve could decrease demand on wives of Kairys and the North Arlington Fire fossil fuels and gain the busi­ Heinzmann and to Tremble’s Department," Tremble said. nesses, towns and residents girlfriend. The women pinned “My father was chief in 1966, that use it incentives from both the badges on the new chiefs. and to be in this position the public and private sector. “It’s always an honor to sit myself 40 years later is a great Eventually, Ceberio said, a up here and address members honor.” grid of solar farms linking of the fire department,"

|n g for the erf ect G ift? /Surprise the nature _ lover in your fam ily w ith a gift certi cate for ^rne of our program s at the Meadowlands Environm ent Centei Hunters of the Night Saturday, February 25,10:00 AM m Age: 8 years old and up accompanied by an adult. Predators of the night, owls search for their elusive prey using a variety of highly evolved adaptations that enable them to overcome darkness. Residing at the top of the food chain, owts are appreciated by some and scorned by others. It's your job to decide which side of the table you reside at this interactive, educational program. Bring the family and see these creatures live to learn just how it is that they survive in the deep abyss that is the night. $8/person; Members $7/person. Pre-Registration encouraged. Walk-ins and groups welcome! The Fire Children Sunday, March 19,1:00 PM m Age: All are welcome. This is a tale of the earth and it’s many multi-cultural inhabitants. Djembe drums, shekere and thumb pianos accompany games, songs and African dance steps in which you'll explore this story from the Akan people of Ghana. You’ll also leam how to make an Akuba doll. $1(Vperson; Members $8/person. Pre-registration Required. Groups welcome! THE LEADER THURSDAY. DECEMBER 15. 2005 Prostitute, pimp nabbed at in house fire By C m Af C apitani

LYNDHURST — A fire at the Quality Inn ended in the arrest of a man and woman for prostitution. Kenneth Boland, 36, and Vivienne Osorio, 22, both of West New York, were arrest­ ed Dec. 6. According to Lyndhurst Detective Capt. John Valente, police responded to smoke condi­ tions on the first floor at around 10 a.m. While going room to room, they came upon the suspects, which was reportedly in disarray. Photo, IPO Photo, IPO On the nightstand, officers also found a glass pipe com­ Kenneth Boland Vivienne Osorio monly used for crack chief and possession of drug cocaine, Valente said. the Bergen County paraphernalia. Bail was set “Police Officer Rich Jarvis Com puter Crime task at $12,500 each, 10 percent responded first and called Force,” said Valente. option. Osorio posted 10 The smoke condition Lt. Shellhamer, who located percent and was released. the two individuals who turned out be have been Boland was rem anded to Photo by JoAnn Meridinghaus rented the room," he said. caused by a faulty lamp. the Bergen County Jail. “The male was on a laptop T here was no fire. The A basement fire spread to the first floor of this Union Avenue house, claiming the lives of 11 cats and “Police Officer Mike and in the process of prosti­ Lyndhurst Fire Department dogs. Lemmanowiz took possession tuting the female.” ’ ventilated the hotel, and of the computer harddrive, officer Jimmy Goral and bors about the house being They were charged with everyone was allowed back By Jeff Fucci and it’s being analyzed by pulled cages into the rear, overcrowded by the “excessive inside, Valente said. Se n io r R ep o r te r prosdtution, criminal mis- alxnil 11 in all. One cage was boarding of animals.” NORTH ARLINGTON —too big, so they opened the Garris said both the North Lyndhurst passes sex offender law On Dec. 4, a fire claimed the door and the dog just ran to Arlington Health Department lives of 11 cats and dogs res­ the vard and stayed there." and Construction Office had At that point, the North investigated the complaints approved bus stops. Because The tier system is designed to cued from New Orleans and By Susan M oeler kept in a Union Avenue resi­ Arlington Fire Department and discovered only licensed of Lyndhurst’s size, virtually indicate how likely a criminal arrived and took over the animals inside. They had ruled Re p o r t e r no real estate is left uncovered. is to re-offend. dence awaiting permanent homes. scene, Valente said. the complaints unfounded at Mayor Richard DiLascio DiLascio said that one The fire broke out in the the time of the investigations. LYNDHURST — With very told the gathered crowd at the offender had moved into Lyndhurst Police Detective little fanfare, the Lyndhurst basement of the residence, The fire was ultimately regularly scheduled meeting Lyndhurst before being Lt. Pete Shellhamer was the Board of Commissioners first to respond to the fire, said spreading to the first floor and ruled an accident. of the board of commissioners assigned a tier classification. producing visible flames that Garris said the home was unanimously passed an ordi­ that 12 convicted sex offend­ He said that he hopes LPD Detective (’apt. John nance that will make the town­ led a neighbor to call 9-1-1. deemed “uninhabitable." ers currently live in Lyndhurst. Lyndhurst’s ordinance and Valente. ship virtually off limits to con­ “Upon the arrival of the The Bergen County Animal However, the ordinance only others like it will help to push “He kicked in the door and victed sex offenders who want discovered a heavy smoke con­ first responders, it was an Shelter responded to take cus­ applies to new sex offenders the state to close this classifica­ intense fire," said Fire Official tody of the living animals, and to move into town. dition, a big surge: Once the who want to move into town. tion loophole. Robert Garris. The ordinance establishes smoke cleared, he saw a caged notified the SPCA l>ecause of Dil^ascio pointed out a flaw The decision comes after Garris said 10 other cats that convicted sex offenders dog and dragged it outside, how manv there were. in the state’s sex offender months of legal review-, and it and dogs were released from may not move into residences but the animal appeared to be “It’s unfortunate what hap­ monitoring system. Some is similar to ordinances adopt­ their cages and carried within 2,500 feet of schools, deceased." said Valente. He pened, since the woman was offenders are released into ed by other municipalities in through a back door. playgrounds, daycare centers said the Union Avenue fire was trying to rescue the animals communities before they are New Jersev. The owner of the residence and board of education- on the North Arlington side, from someplace else," Garris classified into a tier svstem. was not home at the time of said. but close to Lyndhurst. “He the fire. and officer Kevin Breslin - Cindy (kip itam contributed checked the other doors with Numerous complaints had to th is story been filed previously by neigh­

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100% of all donations raised during the Rutherford Hurricane Home Project will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County. "Operation Home Delivery" The Rutherford Photo by Jeff Foed Hurricane Home Project is sponsored by the Breaking bread — Carlstodfs finest did a different kind of serving on Dec. 11, dishing out eggs, hash Rutherford Junior Women’s Club. Postbrow 69. ns, Accordingsausage and to PBArolls Localto seniors 312 andPresident residents Walter who Beese, gathered the event for breakfast has become at American more of a Legion tradi­ tionj than a ^**'zensfundraiser, C?n,Br wilh and each First police Presbyterian officer asked Church. to sell "We 10 actuallytickets and lose most some of money(he rest on given it, but out we at d o it for ihe community, so people get to meet the officers. People get a kick out of cops serving them breakfast," Beese said Pictured are Beese and Police Officer Tom Negro Beware o f the ‘Jury Duty5 ID theft scam Across the country, police Remember, don’t ever give agencies are receiving reports Right Side of the Law out your Social Security num­ from victims of what is coming ber, credit card numbers or to be known as the “Jury Duty" other personal confidential scam. The scam is relatively information when you get a simple, and like many others, phone call. If someone calls is conducted with the you to request your personal goal o f stealing your identity. information, you have no way Here’s how it works: of verifying that they are actu­ Someone will contact you ally who they claim to be. claiming to work for the local This jury duty scam is the recaMnga great meal, hot pizza, and the knoMrfedge that together we are court and informing you that latest in a series of identity helping a family in need, to one can do this alone. you’ve failed to report for jury theft scams where scammers • How can I support the project? Participate m School Spirit Week,er*>y duly. He or she may tell you use the phone to try to get that a warrant has been issued people to reveal their Social a night out durirg week 3 (look for details next week) and make a dona­ for your arrest Security number, credit card tion to the project—even spare change makes a difference. Canisters are The victim will often cor­ numbers or other personal rectly assert that they never confidential information. received the jury duty notifica­ Protecting yourself is easy: tion. Anticipating this, the Sheriff Leo McGuire never give this information * ■ •' _ scammer requests the victim out when you receive a phone Personal (tonatkxi checks should be made out tn provide confidential informa­ call. tion for "verification’verification " purpos-purpos­ Oftentimes the scam is suc­ Remember, even during Habitat for Humanity and mailed to: es cessful. The victim is caught the holidays, criminals never Rutherford Hurricane Home Project • 0 0 Rutherford Junior Women's Club The scammerinuner might ask for off , guard and concerned take a vacation from taking Post Office Box 1657 • Rutherford, NJ 07070 the victim'sa's Social Security .about the possibility of a war- advantage of you. They are • . ' . ‘ ' ' ■’ - ■ iber or>r birth date, and rant being issued for their always working to find new For more information, please contact Kim Birdsall, Project Coordinator i fo r creditredit card numbers arrest Thanks to the scam's ways of perpetuating their J other private information set-up, the victim is less likely schemes. As the Bergen E-mail: [email protected] — exactlyf what a criminal to be wary of giving out confi- Q>unty Sheriff, it is my duty to ‘ to» commit identity dentialIn reality,information. court workers ensure the safe operation of r, this scam has been NEVER call you to ask for your Juryduty is one of the most inIn Michigan, Ohjjo,Ohio, Social Security number and common and solemn'forms of Ariapna,Arizona, Illinois, other private information, civil service. Please join me in ida, Minnesota, Almost all courts follow up via making sun that dur judicial and Wuhington the post office and usually do to not call prospective jurors. scheiiiestraditions of don't criminals. &H prey the THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 Tnns THE LEADER Major snowstorm buries the South Bergen area By Jeff Fuca in a half-foot of snow. into work late, worked from SUVs could be seen spin­ to be on fire. After a brief Carlstadt Police Officer Walter S e n i o r R e p o r t e r An early morning whisde home or took a snow day to ning out at various changeover to sleet, some blew to announce that Becton, dig out their cars and shovel Hackensack Street corners, blowing and a few flurries, the workingBeese said, DPW by crews.hard- and fast- 9 beganCARJLSTADT with hazardous — December condi­ schoolsWashington would be and closed, Lincoln and hadtheir to sidewalks. go to work, For roads those werewho and several cars were stuck in snowstorm finally pulled out tions and ended with a winter PTA phone chains got to work particularly treacherous themounds roadways. piled Aton the the intersec­ side of of theBecton area juniors by 11 :S0 John a.m. Orlic wonderland as the first major making calls in all the area between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., tion of Passaic Street and 6th, and Sean Moore shoveled L y n d h u r s t snowstorm of the season blan­ towns. when the snow was packed a borough snowplow blew its their o w ti houses and took keted the South Bergen area Many professionals went down by heavy traffic. transmission and was reported their show on the road, hop­ L i q u o r money.ing to make Some a Washingtonlittle extra L i c e n s e School students careened B ar f t R k staw um t down Broad Street in snow TJ Maxx Project dishes. The steep hills, like River Road Project Cobbletsone Road, remained ENCAP Golf Courses closedMost for major the day.roadway's in the CALL NOW borough were cleared, 646-515-8002 Turn to a Professional Insurance and Financial Service Neither, rain, nor sleet — nor half a foot of snow — stopped a Carlstadt mailmanPhotos from his by appointed Jeff Fucd (973) 560-4000 Ext. 7126 rounds on Dec. 9., while some younger residents headed right to the makeshift slopes of Broaa Street. John Trabucco Financial Services Associate Lincoln Avenue: the road not yet taken Prudential (fè Financial By Jeff Fucci have tried for years to have asked Somerset to consider steepen grading throughout Lincoln split on the grounds Se n io r R e p o r t e r bridging the gap and connect­ the rest of the site. that they are paving taxes to ing Lincoln to the site. Dipple said he hadn’t inves­ »2005 The Prudential Insurance Company of Amera, Newark N j IFS-W15553 Ed M/2005 two boroughs. WOOD-RIDGE — On a The purpose, Finke said, tigated opening Lincoln late November afternoon, a Like those residents, would be similar to that of before “because of the woman has left her door Wesmont Station owner Innes Road, a potential con­ Hasbrouck Heights issue, with unlocked and walked a few Somerset Development may nection that will have balers in the entire right of wav being in blocks pushing a baby car­ have to make the rounds place. The balers could be Hasbrouck Heights." riage. She stops to say hello to between the Wood-Ridge and removed temporarily for Hasbrouck Heights the mailman, waving to her Hasbrouck Heights borough emergency access, or perma­ Administrator Michael neighbors while they rake halls in the months ahead. nently to absorb traffic from Kronvak said the borough had leaves. Though the 67-acre, 1,520- the confirmed connections of been neither formally It’s hard to imagine years of resident, mixed-use develop­ Highland Avenue and 14th approached by Somerset nor ment planned for the former dispute attached to this quiet Street. shown the results of traffic Curtiss Wright site is entirely dead end of Lincoln Avenue. Wesmont engineer Mike studies done on Passaic and in Wood-Ridge, it extends Homes on the north side of Dipple said he thought Terrace avenues. through guardrails and a tree the road and the road itself are Lincoln a “better candidate" “We would request a public buffer to the end of Lincoln in the Borough of Hasbrouck for connection than Sussex hearing on it." Kronvak said. Avenue. Heights. So are the front yards Road, Marlboro Road and “But you can’t tell anybody On Nov. 22, Planning of Wood-Ridge residents, who other roads in Wood-Ridge, they can’t open a public Board Chairman FranK Finke which would dramatically street." Kronvak added that per­ mits would be required and C a m b r i d g e police called in to control traf­ Kitchens & Countertops : $200 o ff : fic during construction. 201-729-9599 ¡ Every Job of $3,000 or ¡ Lincoln Avenue resident 232 Stuyvesant Avc.. Lyndhurst. NJ Rich Leech said he wasn’t ■ more wttti coupon i Sales & Installation I (Oftar expum 1/31/06) | crazy about the idea of living Free Design Services on one of the roads to Schrock Cabinetry _S Wesmont. »• Laminate - Silcstone - Avan/a - Granite Corian “We have so much traffic here already, just from people who don’t read the dead end sign,” Leech said. "H eU iaifD ecetailH g S ta rts -H tft Two blocks down on Innes Please come ¡n end browse our exfnsiya display* Road, residents remained offering many special and unique Ideas upset about dust, noise, dis­ g for your Holiday Sassoniseason! * placed birdlife and clearing of trees for the Innes’ connec­ tion. y^wistMMS 2005 Anna Scanlon said she was Holiday Decorations • Centerpieces • Wreaths • Grave Blankets concerned about wind gusts Bright, Bold Poingettias • Fruit & Gourmet Baskets coming off the large, flat prop­ All Flowering Plants • On-Site Greenhouse • Seasonal Flags erty once protected by a com­ Fresh Cut Flowers • Silk Flowers • Balloons • Im p o rte d Candy bination of natural woods and Ever^ week in December we wiil have trees growing through the Curtiss Wright blacktop. A Huge Inventory Clearance Sale “We used to have a tree bar­ A HoUday TradMon - B* O'Sheas Florist has been dekvennfl rier. Now, it’s freezing. What the Season’s Cheer to you your family and friends tor over 36 year» are they going to do, put up a wall like on the highway?" B in O 'Shea/s Scanlon said. Scanlon added that she’d Florist »a ir- ' ~ stopped attending planning Estabhshed 1969 109 Boulevard /at The Crete) Has&rouc* Hetghts NJ 07604 Photo by Bill Allen-NJ Sport/Action board meetings because she 201 288-2300 . Fax 201-288-7129 • 1-800-473-2303 . www oshea»novwsr* com And small? felt her concerns were being Order safely on-kne @ www oshessfiowers com — Santa and Christmas are going to the doas... or, at ignored. Open 7 days tor your convenwnce • Plenty of FREE Pahang some cats, as well) came to see and be photographed with the big elf ‘They say they won’t open 12, at the Bergen County Humane Society in Lyndnurst.Lyi Above, Santa and12, the road anytime soon, but W e Are M oving in January 2006 and Grace Justis of Lyndhurst) spend a Kodak moment with two lovable they’ve lied so much already,” canines: Brooklyn, foreground, and Speck Scanlon said. EVERYTHING MUST GO!

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Photo b y Jeff Fucci bone marrow BREAKING NEWS at vww.Leader Newspapers,net From left to ri| it are Deputy Director Aster Zeleke, Arie Perry, Patrick Forrest, Terry Scott and Joseph BERGENFIELD — Officer Keman from UBO iiM K lM e ■■!■■■*■ HMBBamm. Not pictured; Jennifer Goldsteine. Jim Colon, a Ringwood resi­ PGtFECT PMTT ENTEfDUMENT dent and 11-year veteran of the By Cindy Caprtani Despite the workload, the straight without a break ... Englewood Cliffs Police Disc Jockeys * Karens personal satisfaction was some­ even when there was a lack of Use t P.itty Plnnner E d it o r - in -C h ie f Department, a husband and Music for all of life’s events... thing deeply gratifying. clarity on policy ... they were father of a 6-month-old bafy foi voui 1 ‘ event! LYNDHURST — They “For me, at the end of every very focused,” he said. boy, has been diagnosed with 219 Stuyvesant Ave, Lyndhurst spoke of the 12-hour work long day, it was absolutely the One of the areas the groups Fanconi Anemia, which has 201-672-0800 days, seven days a week and best feeling in the world. We agreed that was particularly progressed into-leukemia. He seemingly endless lines of peo­ went through every possible destroyed was the Vietnamese is in desperate need of a bone ple, all desperate, and all emotion ... anxiety, calm,” said shrimping industry. “The marrow donor for a life-saving needing guidance, patience Arie Perry. “It was fantastic, a Vietnamese shrimping indus­ transplant. Explore the M ysterij of G od feeling you don’t get too often and kindness. For 60 days, ihev try along the coast was deci­ A blood and bone marrow did without many necessities in life.” mated, people who made drive for Colon will be held on “Every day I was filled with money under the radar ... now and all luxuries. There was no Sunday, Dec. 18, from 9 a.m. to gratitude about every part of are unemployed,” said Forrest. Faith is not a thing; which one loses, time to do anything except 1 p.m., at the Roy W. Brown my life,” said Scott. “People “They immigrated here from sleep and work. Middle School, 130 South were gracious. I can’t tell you Vietnam, that’s what they did Yet, the eight people from Washington Ave., Bergenfield. we merely cease to shape our lives btj / how many times people said there, and they were just doing the Lynd hurst-based Anyone who cannot donate ‘god bless you.’ ” it here, mom and pop opera­ Immigration and blood or marrow and still -Georges P*ernanos Zeleke said she was also tions. No insurance, no proof Naturalization Office would would like to help can do so by impressed by how organized the boat they used was even return to assist with disaster making a donation to the and efficiently everything ran. theirs.” relief in New Orleans, “Jimmv Colon Fund," PO Box *There was so much informa­ Another quandary was peo­ Saint Thomas’ church Mississippi and Texas in a 384, Edgewater, NJ 07020. tion available for people," she ple who had to rebuild homes heartbeat. Episcopal - Anglican said. that they already had mort­ “It’s life-altering. To see VX) forest Avenue in Lqndhurst Kernan said it was also gages on. People were in a A L Post hosts people from different back­ amazing to see people from all position of getting loans, but Sundait M ass a t IO a.m. grounds come together, it’s different backgrounds couldn’t necessarily afford to children’s party 201.4 V« fantastic to be a part of," said become friends and still stay in pay both a mortgage and a Joseph Kernan, who was sta­ RUTHERFORD — The touch. “People from the loan. tioned in Shrevesport, La. Auxiliary to Rutherford Shrevesport area who opened They all agree the fallout “There was a guy who lived in American Legion Post 109 will up their homes and their will be a lot of permanent dis­ INFFD A MASSAC F ? the bayou — he said ‘I heard sponsor a children’s holiday fridge and didn’t want any­ location. “No house, no job, about them computers.’ He party on Sunday, Dec. 18, at thing in return. Even to us. no services — it’s a three-point had never seen them before. post headquarters on Carmita People welcomed us — gave us problem,” said Kernan. VISIT FIR ST MASSAGE He was amazing. He lived Avenue. This annual event fea­ catfish, donuts and coffee.” “Chances are one of them are completely off the land, hunt­ tures games, presents and Patrick Forrest had a slight­ going to be missing when you THERAPY CENTER ed his own food,” said Kernan. refreshments for youngsters of ly different experience. return.” All were responsible on post families from infant to 12 Working on-site with FEMA in “Th at’s why you’re going to some level for coordinating years old. Texas, he saw people when see a lot of permanent dis­ This year, auxiliary mem­ lines of people with the vari­ they were already at their wit’s placement. The demographics ous services offered. “We put a bers, along with the post and end. of Austin has changed forev­ face on FEMA,” said Terry SAL members, purchased and “Bv the time people got to er,” said Forrest. delivered presents for a chil­ Scott. where I was, they were emo­ All agreed that if not for a “You feel a sense of fulfill­ dren’s party at the Teaneck tionally spent and angry in supportive director and co­ ment every day, whether it’s Armory on Dec. 17. Organized For Men & Women some cases — and rightfully workers, their 60 days of serv­ by the Family Assistance talking to people and making so. They had already been ice wouldn’t have been possi­ 201-729-0052 their day a little bit better or Center, the guests will be chil­ through the ringer and not ble. dren of the National Guard 603 Ridge Rd., Lyndhurst just arranging tables and getting anywhere,” said “We were lucky we had a chairs,” ^aid Aster Zeleke, the members who have returned Forrest. “We’ve never had this director that said go volunteer or are serving in Iraq. office’s deputy director. kind of disaster before. The and we will continue to pay ‘They’re very nice people, and permanent FEMA people, the you ... you can still feed your the amount of love they have professionals doing this for family and pay your bills,” said ... they really appreciate it and over a decade, said this was by Forrest. how much you are trying.” far the largest disaster they’ve , And Zeleke pointed out All pointed out that the dev­ ever been in ... they were over­ that everyone at the home astation was even worse due to whelmed, surprised and office had to carry their work­ Hurricane Rita. “Rita was just shocked.” loads. “It was a lot of work, and as bad. The amount of people Forrest said he was no one minded. They all said, doubled, and no one was impressed bv the permanent ‘go-’ " Have the happiest ready for that. People evacuat­ FEMA staff. ‘They had this Ed ito r's note: Em ployeeJennifer ed to Texas after Katrina, then mentality of crisis mode, hun­ Goldsteine also went, but tvasn't had to be evacuated again. ker down, I don’t need tweaks interview ed because she w as ivork- of holidays! There was confusion over the ... the woman I worked for in g out o f the Boston office at press two groups and how to deal had worked for three months tim e . with everybody,” Kernan said.

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Ubera “Lee" & Mike Schilare Broker/Owners THE LEAD « THURSDAY. DECEMBER 15.2005 O p in io n LETTERS TO THE EDITOR TAKE THE HOLIDAYS TO TEACH YOUR CHILD A HOBBY To the Editor As an educator for more than 30 years, I know how excit­ Frifzky fam ily needs everyone's help ed children are to leave their books behind dunng the December holidays. But I also know how important it is for Take a moment from holiday shop­ tional surgery. children to understand that learning doesn’t stop when the ping and merriment to think about Rich As in all cases of extreme health crisis, school day ends. Children can learn in many places and in Fritzky. What he and his family are going money is needed for rehabilitation many ways. While school is a major source of their educa­ tion, the things they learn at home are equally important to through right now is so difficult to imag­ costs. Fritzky’s 12 children are holding a their development. ine, that reaching out to help is the only benefit concert on Tuesday, Dec. 20, Although it is a busy time for everyone, most parents have more time to spend with their children during the hol­ thing to do. The family needs everyone’s from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., where they will idays. Take the opportunity to snatch a few moments after help. perform songs of the season at the work, during the weekend or on vacation days to make the Fritzky — who was the head of the Williams Center. Tickets are $10 for most of this time — and keep your children learning — by teaching them a hobby. Meadowlands Regional Chamber of adults and $7 for children. For tickets, Almost everyone has a hobby — and they run the gamut Commerce, and then the editor of the call the Meadowlands Regional from the intellectual to the merely addictive. Many people enjoy cooking as a hobby. The holidays are magazine — was in the prime of his life Chamber of Commerce at 201-939- a great opportunity to showcase your talent to your child. when in a matter of days, he went from 0707, ext. 13. Invite him or her to help you make a menu, buy Ingredients having the sniffles to struggling for his For people who can’t make the con­ and put together a meal. Talk to your child about how you first became interested in cooking and how you improved life. Struck with a case of meningitis, he had his left cert, donations are accepted. For more information, your skills. Share with your child your cookbooks, maga­ foot amputated, as well as his right leg and his fingers. check www.RichFritzky.com, e-mail zines or favorite Web sites that deal with your hobby. 1 le was in a coma for two months and now is on both [email protected] or call 973-903-8093. A new hobby sweeping the country is the addictive num­ bers game, Sudoku. kidney dialysis and a respirator. He is awaiting addi­ You can find Sudoku puzzles online, in your local news­ paper, or buy a book at your local bookstore. These num­ bers games are great for memory and problem solving. And nothing beats the sense of accomplishment when you com­ G reece: A trip through antiquity plete the puzzle. If your hobbies are musical, consider taking your child to A visit to Athens, source of the legendary a concert. Greece, is a cultural expe­ Lost Adantis, which is a Talk about the hours of study and practice musicians put rience filled with myths fascinating story. Today, in. Or, if you are a musician, consider putting on a concert and traditions. It has red and black cliffs loom for your child. Invite him or her to sing'a song or try out an instrument. been the capital of hundreds of feet above If you are an artist, buy some materials for your child and Greece since 1834 when the sea providing unusu­ encourage him or her to paint or draw. Even the youngest it was a village of 6,000 al sites for hotels and children enjoy coloring. residences. Today, restaurants. Houses are Take a trip to a museum and discuss different types of Athens’ population is 4.5 built of white stone with art. Then, hang your little Picasso’s work in a prominent place for everyone to enjoy. million and covers 165 cobalt doors and shutters Reading is one of the most popular hobbies. Make plans square miles making it perched very high above to go to the library or bookstore. Discuss with your child the largest city of Greece. the Aegean Sea clinging your favorite books and authors now and when you were The modern city of to the walls of the cliffs. your child’s age. Ask your child what his or her favorite Athens is very crowded, To get to the top rim of books are. Encourage your child to make up a book wish list has much traffic and has the volcano where the — a list of books he or she would like to read. You can help BC to commemorate the has trouble walking. your child research good books for their age on the a good deal of pollution. town of Fira is located Internet or through the school librarian or your child’s The city was built around victories of the Greeks Comfortable walking 890 feet above the sea, classroom teacher. You could even have a family book club. the Acropolis. During over the Persians. (Does shoes or sneakers are a tourists must choose Choose a book that the family can enjoy. Read it together excavations, it was discov­ anyone recognize the must as the walk areas are from three options: a or separately and take time to discuss the book with each ered that ancient Athens name Nike?); The strewn with broken mule ride up the steep other at mealtimes. was a great industrial area Exechtheun, a site pieces of rock. Once the cliff, or to climb 600 Travel is another hobby your children may enjoy. Discuss Athena selected for an climb has been accom­ possible day trips for the December break Encourage your exporting goods as lar as steps, take a bus ride or children to research destinations and help you plan an itin­ Sicily, Egypt, and the olive tree to grow. My plished, the monuments journey by cable car. I erary. Have them plan a budget for tolls, gas, meals and Black Sea. A trip to. favorite here is the and the view will leave went up on a tour bus activities at the destination. Encourage them to create a Athens is not thinkable Caryatids which are quite you breathless and and down on the cable scrapbook from their trip. This will help them relive the without visiting the great impressive. There are six speechless. car, which in itself was an experience and will show you what most impressed you monuments and archae­ statues of young women Upon leaving Athens, adventure. child about the trip. supporting the roof of By introducing your child to a hobby — particularly one ological sites that were my journey continued to The total population you enjoy — you are laying the groundwork for a lifetime of built there. the porch on the Old the Island of Santorini, on Santorini Island is learning. Working together, parents and teachers can ignite The most famous Temple of Athena built which is the southern­ 11,000. Fira is the capital a love of learning in children that oudasts their school architectural master­ in the 4th century BC. most island of the chain with a population of years. And when parents and teachers work together, our pieces are located on the The statues are copies of of islands known as the 2,000 and is the largest children are the winners. upper fortified part of the originals located in Cyclades. It is considered community on the Joyce Powell the city called the the Acropolis Museum; to be the most beautiful Island. Fira is hilly and President Acropolis, which actually and The Propylaea, a of the Greek islands. full of stairs with many New Jersey Education Association consists of four ancient monument built between In 1450 BC, a volcanic winding alleys and pictur­ Joyce Powell, a special education teacher in Vineland, is the buildings: The 437 and 432 BC, stands explosion formed the esque squares. It is truly a elected president of 192,000 teaching staff, support staff and Parthenon, a temple of at the entrance to the shape of the island when beautiful spot. retired members of the Neiv Jersey Education Association. white marble built Acropolis. The architec­ two-thirds of the center I saw only a small por­ between 447 and 438 BC ture is truly spectacular. of the island sunk into tion of Greece, but leg­ during the Golden Age It is a long, hard climb the sea and Santorini end has it if you throw a VOLUNTEERS BRING BEAUTY TO LIFE to reach the top of the To the Editor: of Greece and dedicated went from a circular vol­ black rock behind you We, at Meadowlands Hospital Campus, invite you to to the goddess Athena; Acropolis, which is not cano to the crescent form upon leaving, you will consider our facility as a place where you can fulfill your The Temple of Athena accessible for anyone not of today. This event is return. desire to help others while making a caring difference for Nike, built around 420 in good health or who often associated with the our patients and their families. 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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Volunteers perform essential services in nearly all of the departments. fbafcnr ^eiuspajm s Volunteers are an integral part of the hospital. Only a PAGE AVENUE BLOCK PARTY THANK YOU' minimum of four hours per week is required. Your uniform "Pulse of the Meadowlands" ® To the Editor. will identify you as a vital part of this dedicated group. We W bod-Ridgr • Cvristadt • Emt Rutherford also welcome volunteers who are bi-lingual. Volunteers R utherford • Lyndhurst • N orth Arlington The committee would like to say T hank You” to all who Established 1894 had participated in our first Block Party. We all felt it was a enjoy free meals and receive free parking while on duty. Under neu> ownership xuith the top circu lation in South Bergen great success and hope you all agree. I have been If you believe that a well-rounded life includes helping 251 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, Newjersey 07071 approached by several people who thought it was a great others in your community, the Volunteer Program at Telephone: 201-43&8700 • Fax: 2O1-4S8-0O22 time. For those that may have felt left out because of your Meadowlands Hospital is the place for you! location, I would like to apologize. With a lot of luck, maybe next year more people closer to you will be interested. Community Services at Magical Enterprises from Toms River was the company Meadowlands Hospital Medkd Center hired for the children. They have everything you can imag­ Secaucus Mailed lo 39.507 home«. Mailed to 4,188 homes, ine and can be found online. apartment*, town house* apartment*, town house* 1 h m in fim . and P.O. boxes and businesses. Anybody with any comments about the party, please feel free to send an email to [email protected]. DRIVING DISTRACTIONS - O ne more thing that is very important — we cannot for­ get those that contributed to the party and were unable to THE BATHE ON AMERICA'S ROADWAYS To the Editor: attend. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. THANK TOU once again for all involved, and of course Recent coverage of the State Legislature's attempt to for each and every one of you making it a big nicceu. reign in the use of cell phones when driving is now broad­ Angela Pardey ening to include driving distractions on the road. Alt the Classifieds Executive ’ * sponsor of the Response Insurance National Driving HaU« Survey, thé survey that launched the current debate on dis­ The Block Parly Comm iff— tracted drivers, we would like to weigh in on this issue. . Pag* Avenue Although Cell phone use seems to receive much of die Lyndhurst attention, our surveys revealed American drivers are being distracted by many activities. 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ortMtulo (> Sfinir»») 111 ( ! il! ifu> ^tl OBITUARIES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15.2005 ANNILG1DCA Lyndhurst, died on Dec. 7, singer. and her faithful companions, Holy Cross Cemetery, North 2005, at the University of He is survived by his wife of BBTNOHOiMK Brandy and Monty. Arlington. Arrangements Medicine S c Dentistry, Newark. 64 years, Helen N. Polase of Funeral Mass was held in St made by Macagna Diffily NORTH ARLINGTON — Bom in Newark, she lived Lyndhurst; his daughters, EAST RUTHERFORD — Joseph's R.C. Church, East Funeral Home, Rutherford. Ann R. Cildea (nee Me Cabe), in Lyndhurst her entire life. Linda Segal of New York, N.Y., Bernice Holmes (nee Skrzat), Rutherford. Interment in 87, of Ocean City, formerly of Mrs. Paluzzi worked in and Dorothea Oliver of Saddle 87, of Lincoln Park, formerly North Arlington, died on Dec. accounts payable/receivable Brook; his grandchildren, Lisa of East Rutherford, died on ST. JUDE PRAYER 2, 2005, at the Shores at for Riteway Trucking, and Joseph; and great-grand­ Dec. 8, 2005. O Holy S t Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and Wesley Manor, Ocean City. Elmwood Park, retiring in children, Brendan, Ava and She was bom in Passaic. rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Chnst faithful inter­ Born in Jerse^ C it y , she 2000. Edan. Mrs. Holmes was a hom e­ cessor of all who invoke your special patronage in rime of lived in North Arlington for 30 She was a member of Funeral Mass was held in maker. need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart years before moving to Ocean Emblem Club No. 72 of Sacred Heart R.C. Church, City in 1983. She was predeceased by her and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power Lyndhurst, AARP of Lyndhurst. Interment in husband, Charles A. Holmes; Mrs. Cildea worked as a to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent Lyndhurst, and wus a member Hillside Cemetery, Lvndhurst. and two brothers, Edward receptionist for the petition. In return, I promise to make yotfr name known of the Lyndhurst United Arrangements made by Skrzat and Jan Skrzat. and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us and all Hackensack Meadowlands Methodist Church. Ippolito-Stellato Funeral She is survived by her who invoke your aid. AMEN. Development Corporation in She is survived by her hus­ Home, Lyndhurst. nephew, Andrew Skrzat; and Say three “Our Fathers, Hail Mary’s and Glory Be's." Lyndhurst for 10 years before band. Vincent A. Paluzzi of Memorial donations may retiring in 1981. two nieces, Monika Skrzat and Publication must be promised. St. Jude, pray for all who Lyndhurst; her sons, Vincent be made to St. Joseph's Home Dr. Magdelena Lizut. She was a former member invoke your aid. AMEN. This Novena has never been J. Paluzzi of Ewing and for Children, 1200 2nd Ave. Funeral service was held in of the ladies auxiliary of the known to fail. This Novena must be said for nine consecu­ Richard Paluzzi of Cherry South, Minneapolis, MN Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Knights of Columbus Queen tive davs. Hill; her brother, William F. 55403. Church, Wallington. of Peace Council No. 3428, Hott; and her grandchildren, Interm ent in Holy Cross North Arlington. S.I. Sarah Alden Palu/zi, [ason Cemetery, North Arlington. She was predeceased bv her Michael Paluzzi, Christian APREANE ALONZO Arrangements made by husband, Richard. Paluzzi and Alex Paluzzi. Collins-Calhoun Funeral She is survived bv her Funeral service was held in LYNDHURST — Actrcane Home. Rutherford. ST. ANTHONY PRAYER daughter, Debra Drewnowski Ippolito-Stellato Funeral .Alonzo (nee Pappalardo). 90. Sweet Jesus, Saint Anthony was always a ready helper in and her husband. Robert of Home, Lyndhurst. died on Dec. 8, 2005. at her time of need. Though he preferred to live as a hermit, leav­ Cape May Court House; her Entombment in Holy Cross Lvndhurst residence. ing his cave only to attend Mass and sweep the nearby grandchildren, Michael and LEONARD J. SUJK0WSK1 Chapel Mausoleum, North Born in New York Citv. N.Y. monastery, he filled in for a scheduled speaker who failed Robert Drewnowski; and many Arlington. she lived there before moving to keep his commitment. Afterward, he had to travel con­ nieces and nephews. RUTHERFORD — Memorial donations may to Lvndhurst 60 vears ago. stantly, because his reputation as a great preacher spread Ix*onard J. Sujkowski, 73, a for­ Funeral Mass was held in Ik* made to the Foundation of Mrs. Alonzo was a fitter for widely. Since he's become the patron saint for finding lost Our Lady Queen of Peace mer resident of Rutherford, L'MDNJ, c o .Chris Sickels, Antonovich Furrier. Paramus, articles, I ask him to be my ready helper in time of need. died on Dec. 9, 2005, in the Church, North Arlington. Senior Director of for 25 vears before retiring in Though sometimes it seems petty to ask his help in finding Arrangements made by Parow Pocono Medical Center. I) e v e I o p m e n t - d a n c e r 1980. items I've misplaced, I thank You, Lord, for giving me this Born in Newark, he lived in Funeral Home, North Research, Suite 1551, ().r> She was a memlx*r of the saint who cares. Saint Anthony, pray for me. Amen. Rutherford for most of his life Arlington. Bergen St.. Newark, NJ 07107. Sacred Heart Seniors before moving to East P.D. Friendship Club of Lvndhurst. Stroudsburg, Pa.. 11 years ago. the East End Democratic Club Mr. Sujkowski was a ADELE THOMPSON GRAZIA ClARMELLA and the Emblem Club. mechanical engineer for She is survived by her son, Matheson Gas Products, East Adele Thompson, 74, of Paul J. Alonzo (»1 Hawthorne; Obituary and prayer deadline is Friday at 110011. IATSiDHURST — Grazia Rutherford, for 30 years Pacific Palisades, Calif., died and her granddaughters. Please send information to: Ciarmella (nee Carpinclli), before retiring in 1994. on Thanksgiving Dav. Nov. 24, Bri aim a and Rebecca. Kditorf«) I jeaderN'ews|>apers. net 96, of Lyndhurst, died on Dec. He served in the U.S. Navy 2005. 8. 2005. in the Clara Maass Funeral service was held in leader NTe>vsj»t|*'is 251 lîidfic lio;ul, Lvndhurst, X.l during the Korean War. Ms. Thompson was an Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Continuing Care Center. He was a member of the 07(771 • Fax: 30I-*W-9(Kä actress and dancer who Home, Lvndhurst. Interment Born in hah, she came to Polish American Club of appeared in numerous televi­ in Hillside Cemetery, Jersev Citv in 1963, and then Lvndhurst. sion shows, Broadwav produc­ Lvndhurst. moved to Lvndhurst in 1995. He is survived by his wife, tions and television commer­ Mrs. Ciarmella was a seam­ Marie Sujkowski of East PAROW cials, using the stage name stress for Adrianna Coat, N a za re Stroudsburg, Pa.; her son, FUNERAL HOME, INC. Adele Lamont. She studied Jersey City, for mam years 185 Ridge Road JANE MELMS Mark Sujkowski of Dalton, Pa.; Memorial Home, Inc. with Stella Adler at the famed N ö r t h A r l i n g t o n before retiring in 1971. her daughters, Christina Actors' Studio in New York. Joseph M. Nazare, She is survived hv her two LYNDHURST — Jane Ondo of Paramus, Diane Fehr 201-998-7555 She was featured in the daughters. Cannella Melms, 70. of Lvndhurst, died of Pt. Orange, Fla., and Susan Manager Scio itu f eocuf xcliQto* movie, “The Brain That Costantini and Donata on Dec. 9. 2005, at PBI NJ LIC. #2852 D enise P a r o w Wouldn't Die,” which has Drozdowski of Redwood City, Tremolile. Imtli of Lvndhurst; Regional Medical Center, Calif.; and seven grandchil­ N.J. Lie. No. 3802 become a cult classic, starred 403 Ridge Road her grandchildren. Anna Passaic. dren. E l i z a b e t h P a r o w opposite Robert Culp in the Pontoriero, Anthonv Lyndhurst, NJ N.J. ÜC. No. 3974 Born in Bavonne, she lived Funeral Mass was held in St. off-Broadwav production of Costantini and H enry S . P a r o w , M gr. John in Jersey Citv Ik* fore moving to Michael's R.C. Church, 201-438-7272 “He Who (lets Slapped” and Tremonte; and her N.J. H e. No. 1937 great- Lyndhurst 10 vears ago. Lyndhurst. Interment in East appeared in the Broadway grandchildren. Frank Lisa, Mrs. Melms was a clerk with Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton. plays, “Blood Wedding" and Cvnthia, Anthony and the Hudson Countv Welfare Arrangements made by Cole Porter’s “Out of This Michael. Department in Jersey City for Ippolito-Stellato Funeral ScfatfU * Tftem &tial Z W p * World." Funeral Mass was held in 10 vears before retiring in Home, Lvndhurst. She was a lead singer with Sacred Heart R.C. Church, 1997. 65 Schuyler Ave • North Arlington Xavier Cugat’s band and was Lyndhurst. Interment in St. She is survived by her hus­ Open Thurs.-Sun. 10am-4pm, Mon.-Wed. by Appt. part of the adagio dance team Joseph's Cemetery, Lvndhurst. band. William Melms of of Christian and Lamont. Arrangements made bv WANDA IWANOWSKI Victoria H. Carnegie, Phone 201 -955-3655 Lyndhurst; her daughters, Memorial Consultant Fax 201 -955-3660 appearing in clubs throughout Nazare Memorial Home, Diane, Loretta Frenzel, Cathy the country. After retiring Lvndhurst. Pedone, Donna Oriani and RUTHERFORD — Wanda “Serving All Faiths, All Cemeteries” from show business, she Patricia Klebowicz; her sons, Iwanowski (nee * Monuments • Cemetary Repairs • Cemetery Lettering became an award-winning Arthur Melms, William Downarowicz), 86, died on • Bronze Plaques • Mausoleums • Monument Cleaning realtor in Pacific Palisades and JAMES J. POLASE Melms, Steven Melms and Dec. 10, 2005, at her Malibu, Calif. David Melms; her brother, Rutherford residence. 10% O FF All New Customers She is survived by her sister, LYNDHURST — James J. Jam es Gilland; her sister, She was born in Herkimer, Ada Piro of Rutherford; and Polase, 95, of Lvndhurst, died Lillian Calabria; 22 grandchil­ N.Y. her nieces and nephews, on Dec. 7I&2005, at PBI dren and five great-grandchil­ Mrs. Iwanowski was a Stephen Piro of Walton, N.Y., Regional Medical ('enter, dren. retired executive secretary for Mark Piro of Carlstadt, Ellen Passaic. Funeral service was held in Becton-Dickinson. Violante of Wayne and Lisa She was a former member Born in Italy, lie lived in Ippolito-Stellato Funeral FUNERAL HOME Piro-Calamita of Ramsev. Jersey City before moving to Home, Lyndhurst. Cremation, of the Rutherford Woman’s Lv ndhurst 53 years ago. East Ridgelawn Crematory, Club and the Becton- Mr. Polase was a supervisor Clifton. Dickinson 25-Year Club. 19 LINCOLN AVENUE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070 ULUAN A. PALUZZI with Peter J. Schweitzer & Memorial donations may She was predeceased by her 201-939-1050 husband. Bill in 1995. Sons. be made to the American WALTER R. CALHOUN III LYNDHURST — Lillian A. He was a welterweight Dialx*tes Association, PO Box She is survived by her Paluzzi (nee Hott), 70, of lx)\er, («olden Gloves, and a 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038-1132. daughter, lorraine Iwanowski; MANAGER her sister, Jadzia Andrejeski; WWW.COLLINSCALHOUN.COM • NJ LIC. 3763 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR George orm sby S a v i n o

second and third place to the fear that the other driver is sim­ Attorney at Law ply not paying sufficient attention to the road. People are put­ LYNDHURST PUBLIC HEALTH ting a higher priority on making better use of their time than NURSE SAYS GOOD-BYE TO COMMUNITY Wills and Living Wills getting to their destination safely. To the Editor and all Lyndhurst residents: Seventy-six percent of those polled indicated they engage It deeply saddens me to inform you that I, Janis Boggiano, Powers of Attorney in one or more distracting activity while driving. They are eat­ Public Health Nurse for the Township of Lyndhurst, must 201-438-6801 ing, reading, talking on the phone and ctfmbing their hair — leave my position as of Dec. 23, 2005. After numerous everything except paying attention to the road. Amazingly, 20 attempts to coordinate a reasonable agreement between 251 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, NJ Mayor Richard DiLascio and myself; it has become clear that percent are so busy multi-tasking, they acknowledge steering No charge for initial consultation"“ their car with their thighs on occasion. such an agreement will never be reached. There is a battle underway on America’s roads. It is literal­ My position as Public Health Nurse was always on a 10- ly a battle for drivers’ attention. Ultimately, it will not be won month basis with the summer months off. I was paid for a full through legislation alone. It will l>e won by a change in pub­ 12 months based on a 10-month annual salary, just as the lic perception of the stakes involved. teachers are paid. The mayor wants a 12-month nurse, which I was willing to work. Unfortunately, the mayor does not wish to pay for a 12- Ray Palermo month nurse nor make a fair compensation for the addition­ Director of Public Relations & Communications al two months worked. Response Insurance Group of Companies After polling salaries in surrounding towns, I have found Meriden, Connecticut out that Lyndhurst pays significantly lower salaries, over $10,000 less than other towns for their Public Health Nurses. I wish you all a Happy and Healthy Holiday, and will miss COUNCILMAN LOOKS seeing you in the new year. FORWARD TO A NEW YEAR To the Editor: Jam s Boggiano As we prepare for a new year, I wish to thank the Lyndhurst Rutherford residents for their support on Election Day. I take the responsibility you have placed on me as council member very seriously and look forward to serving you in my third term. I know Joe Sommer will do a great job in his new posi­ POLICE OFFICER DESERVES THANKS tion. To the Editor: I would like to thank Councilman Mike Matthews for all his This past Mischief Night, several neighborhood boys help as he finishes his service here. He worked hard for the caused almost $8,000 of property damage to my home. Upon residents and taught me a lot I would like to thank all of speaking with the police and other neighbors, I was told that those Who worked so hard on the campaign, Denise Ross, our several other homes in the neighborhood had been hit as campaign manager, and Glenn Elliot, our treasurer and all of well. G ot a problem? our volunteers. I’d like to thank Officer Jeffrey Wilkinson for his assistance W e’re ready to talk! Happy Holidays to all of our residents. Please join us at in identifying the boys I watched walk down a neighbor’s Featuring powerful and practical Thcinar Church 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 1 at borough hall for our council reorgani­ driveway, line up in the street and throw the eggs at my house. messages from the Bible. Episcopal-AngBcan zation meeting. 300 Forest Avenus Lyndhurst Pat Tom my 48 Ames Avenue (Elk'* Pub). Rutherford Councilman Georae I Rutherford Sunday Worship 10 un. Sunday Mm# « 10 a .m . Borough of Rutherford 201-438-5668 906-301*9251

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G CB/G CIS announce RUTHERFORD — A tittle % piece of Saks Fifth Avenue has moved to Park Avenue. Gise new Totow a offices l^e, owner and proprietor of Gise Unisex Hair Salon, Greater Community “We work hard to understand recently celebrated the grand Bancorp (GCB) has our clients’ needs, analyze re-opening of this charming announced the relocation of their situation and provide salon and spa on Park Avenue its affiliate, Greater them with the best affordable in Rutherford with Mayor Community Insurance insurance solution available," Bernadette P. McPherson per­ Services, LLC (GCIS), to its said Angelo Lobosco. forming the ribbon cutting new offices located at 238 GCIS is a full-service insur­ ceremony. Gise, who has 20 Union Boulevard in Totowa. ance agency licensed to do years of experience as a hair GCIS, which was formed in business in New Jersey, New colorist and stylist, has styled late spring of 2005 through a York, Connecticut, strategic alliance with The the hair of Olympic champion Pennsylvania and Florida. Its Lobosco Insurance Group, skater Sarah Hughes and primary customer base resides LLC, offers a full range of per­ Broadway actress Elaine in Bergen Essex, Passaic, sonal and commercial lines of Stritch during his many years Morris and Sussex counties. insurance including auto, at the Elizabeth Arden Studio GCIS is an affiliate of GCB. home, health, life, umbrella located within Saks Fifth For more information, visit and business policies. Avenue. Gise, however, is now the offices at 238 Union The Lobosco Insurance proud to be doing business in Boulevard in Totowa or con­ Group, LLC was formed in his hometown of Rutherford tact them directly at 973-595- 1998 with principals that estab­ where he lives with his family. 9819. lished the original agencv I.ocated at 104 Park Ave., Insurance policies are not knowTi as Joseph Lobosco ~ Gise and staff, Catherine, insured by FDIC or any Agency in 1961. The strategic Carol and Maryanne, offer a Federal Government .Agency, alliance with GCB is a natural may lose value and are not a wide variety of service for hair, offspring to the bank's vision nail and skin. Special services deposit of or guaranteed by and mission of providing cus­ include children’s birthday the bank or any bank affiliate. tomer-centric, value-bdded parties (hair, manicure, make­ Greater Community services to the customers in up); discounts for groups Photo, RDP Insurance Services, LLC is an the communities they serve. affiliate of Greater Community (graduation, proms, wed­ Pictured left to right are: Gisé Lee and his daughter, Jihae; Rutherford Mayor Bernadette P. McPherson; With more than 125 years dings); a senior discount of Bancorp, a financial holding and Robin Reenstra-Bryant, manager of the Rutherford Downtown Partnership. of collective experience, the company headquartered in $15 for wash and set; manicure GCIS staff takes pride in deliv­ and pedicure; waxing; Totowa. The company oper­ as well as Swedish massage, Gise Unisex Hair Salon is a Business hours are Mondav: ering personal, professional ates 15 full-service branches Japanese straightening; 20 “hands-on” service with percent off services (color, Shiatsu and Reflexology. welcome addition to the fine 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesdav throughout N orthern New integrity and accountability. Jersey. style, highlights) for new cus­ Wella, Paul Mitchell and businesses on Park Avenue in through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. tomers; 50 percent off for a Matrix products may also be Rutherford. You may call Gise to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: purchased at Gise Unisex Hair current customer’s 10th visit; for an appointment at 201- 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Salon. 933-9282. Measure to ratify SM ART Com pact passes committee B R(P | h e r s ^ * A bill sponsored by promote cooperation and better compete with other Pennsylvania in the SMART Senators Paul Sarlo and information exchange across regions like Silicon Y'allev or Compact, we will Ix* able to HARRÒWAPE Stephen Sweeney that would the Mid-Atlantic region. the Research Triangle." use our high-tech resources encourage interstate collabo­ ‘Th e SMART compact The SMART organization more effectively." said Sen. ration among the Mid-Atlantic strengthens the efforts New would be charged with bring­ Sweeney. D-Cumbeiiand. $ region in promoting technolo­ Jersey continues to make to ing research and development Gloucester and Salem. 2 O ff gy was unanimously approved remain one of the world’s top dollars to the mid-Atlantic ‘Through the collaboration of 1 G allon by the Senate Economic innovation-based economies," region by promoting collabo­ our academic institutions and Benjamin Moore Paints Growth Committee on Dec. 5. said Sen. Sarlo, D-Bergen, rations and partnerships technology companies, our The bill, S-2703, would rati­ Essex and Passaic. “By develop­ among businesses, academic four states will l>e able to more fy the Strengthening the Mid ing partnerships and collabo­ institutions, Federal and State effectively compete for federal Atlantic Region for Tomorrow rations among the research governmental agencies, labo­ research dollars and excel in (SMART) Research and and business communities in ratories and nonprofit entities promising new technology Development Compact. 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Music Together expands locations L ocal dentist earns A ssociate

Fellow ship in N ational A cadem y LYNDHURST — At the American Academy of Implant Dentistry's 2005 annual meet­ ing in Scottsdale, Ariz., Kirk A. Kalogiannis, DMD of Lyndhurst, was recognized as an Associate Fellow of thé Academy. As one of the 376 dentists who holds this distin­ guished membership, Dr. Kalogiannis is one of the lead­ ing experts in implant care. He maintains à dental practice at 155 Park Ave., Suite 207, Lyndhurst. To qualify for Associate Fellowship, Dr. Kalogiannis completed 300 hours of post­ doctoral instructions in implant dentistry, performed implant cases and passed the Academy’s examination. This examination, which is con­ ducted by an expert panel of Pbo*o, Music together implant dentists, included a written examination, a series Music Together involves moms and tykes in an enriching program. of oral examinations and Music Together of Bergen A growing body of research at the Institute for Music and defense of three implant cases County, LLC has found a new shows that an early introduc­ Neurologic Function at Beth that he had completed. home at Become One Yoga & tion to music — whether AbrahaTnHealth Services in The examination process Pilates Center, 42 Park Ave., soothing your crying baby with the Bronx, \.Y. ‘That’s how we measured Dr. Kalogiannis’s second floor, in Rutherford, song or getting your toddler learn. The more connections clinical proficiency in surgical Photo, Dr. Kalogiannis and also at the Nancy Carole involved with music-making there arcvfne easier it is for and prosthetic dental implant Dr. Kirk A. Kalogiannis is shown receiving the award from Dr. John Dance Studio, 800 Schuyler “can nine the brain,’’ said lead­ the brain to make sense out of techniques, in-depth knowl­ Minichetti, president of the American Academy of Implant Ave. in Lyndhurst. ing child music researcher any and all new information. edge of dental implants, and Dentistry. The staff at Music Together (Jordon Shaw, Ph.D., a profes­ And music utilizes so many dif­ commitment to excellence in is pleased to be able to stay in sor of physics at the University ferent aspects of the brain; it implant dental practice and to Rutherford and also expand of California, Irvine. “Music helps to establish a rich array (he American Academy of the United States dedicated to and prosthodontists. The into Lyndhurst. can alter your child’s cognitive of connections.” Implant Dentistry’s standards the advancement of the Academy’s Associate Fellow Celebrating 15 years* Music makeup if it’s introduced at a Music Together is offering for ethics and patient welfare. implant field. Its more than and Fellow credentials are a Together’s goal is to teach kids young enough age.” That free demonstration classes for The American Academy of 2,800 members include gener­ testament to excellence in basic music competence — means music can change the the fall semester. Implant Dentistry is the oldest al dentists, oral and maxillofa­ implant dentistry. keeping a beat and singing on way kids think by stimulating For more information or a professional organization in cial surgeons, periodontists. pitch. the brain to develop a greater brochure describing locations During 45-minute classes, number of connections, called in Rutherford, Lyndhurst, children and parents ring synapses. Englewood, Teaneck, Tenafly, M cNerney rem inds businesses, residents bells, beat drums and move “In the first year of life, the Bergenfield and Fort Lee, call their bodies to the rhythms as brain builds connections in 201-670-9993, or visit the Web of winter handicapped parking rules the instructor guides the class response to a variety of stim­ site at Disabilities Services’ in a non-performing environ­ uli," said Connie Tomaino, www.111usictogether.com. Bergen County Executive important that we do every­ Director James Thebery ment. D.A., director of music therapy Dennis McNerney and the thing possible to accommo­ Division on Disability Services date those people in our com­ added that the fine for persons remind businesses and per­ munity who have physical dis­ parking in a designated handi­ sons who own or control a abilities," said McNerney capped parking space without Personal Touch Fitness announces parking area accessible by the Title 39 of the Motor a proper Vehicle identification public that contains designat­ Vehicles and Traffic placard was increased last year ed handicapped parking Regulations states that “if snow to $250 for the first offence massage therapy services spaces that they are responsi­ or ice is obstructing the special and, for subsequent offences, ble for assuring access to these parking spaces, curb cuts or may face an additional $250 RUTHERFORD — sports massage, pre- and post­ bilitv and cardiovascular train­ special parking spaces and other improvement designed Personal Touch Fitness and natal massage, hot stone thera­ ing. Sessions are available in fine and up to 90 days commu­ ensuring that curb cuts or nity service. He urged local Yoga of Rutherford is pleased py and cellulite reduction mas­ 30-minute and 60-minute seg­ for accessibility for the dis­ other improvements designed communities to update their to announce the addition of a sage treatments. In addition, ments. abled, it shall be removed with­ to provide accessibility for per­ in 48 hours following the existing handicapped parking licensed massage Personal Touch offers train­ Also available at the sons with disabilities are not therapist. Personal Touch ing sessions which begin with Personal Touch Fitness studio weather condition that caused fine signage to accurately obstructed. offers one-on-one fitness train­ an individualized fitness assess­ are classes in yoga, pilâtes, kids it ceases.” A person who vio­ reflect the new rates. ing and group classes for ment. This includes a three- fitness and Mommy and Me. “W'ith the winter season lates this act shall be liable for adults and children alike. minute step test measuring the Classes are kept small and inti­ already upon us, it is especially a penalty of $200 to $500. “Massage therapy is the per­ level of cardiovascular fmiess, mate to provide each partici­ fect addition to a personal a stretching test and a body-fat pant with individual guidance training center,” explains analysis. The results, along and attention. Santa Claus plans to visit area hospitals licensed massage therapist with a personalized health his­ For more information on D.J. W’olfie Services of Michael’s Medical Center, the above hospitals by bring­ Lisa Rokouski. The addition of tory and fitness goals, are used both personal training and Kearny has announced that Newark, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 ing them a gift. The adults will massage will enhance the to determine a personal fitness classes, visit the Web site at Santa Claus (John Wolf Jr.) will a.m.; get Santa’s good wishes. whole experience of fitness . training workout plan and wwvv'. personaltouchfitness.com visit the following locations: • Saturday, Dec. 24 — West Anyone who has a loved training. Massage therapy nutritional guidelines and rec­ or call 201-294-5493. • Monday, Dec. 19 — Beth Hudson Extended Care, one who is hospitalized and works in conjunction with per­ ommendations. Personal Touch Fitness is a Israel Medical Center, Newark, Kearny, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. would like to have Santa make sonal training to ease sore Personal Touch Fitness pro­ full-service wellness facility 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Santa will bring a smile to a special visit should call 201- muscles and enhance flexibili­ vides its clients with three located at the Rutherford • Tuesday, Dec. 20 — all the children hospitalized at 9984530. ty- essential components of fit­ Wellness Center, 15 Park Ave., Chris’s Pizzeria, Rutherford, 5 Personal Touch offers ness — strength training, flexi- Suite 204, Rutherford. p.m. to 7 p.m.; • Wednesday, Dec. 21 — St. Food drive at Cervino Chiropractic Mary’s Hospital, Passaic, 9:30 LYNDHURST — A Heart Church Food Pantry. A A A t ip s o n h o w t o g o o n ic e a n d s n o w a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Clara Maass statewide food drive is being Residents are asked to drop Extended Care, Kearny, 2:30 sponsored by Cervino Family off donations at Cervino Since more crashes involv­ becomes colder, the air pres­ • Carry a winter driving kit p.m. to 4 p.m.; Chris’s Pizzeria, Chiropractic/Dr. Mario Family Chiropractic, 155 Park ing property damage occur sure in the tires will compress. in each vehicle for use in the Lyndhurst, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Cervino. The food bank for Ave., Suite 208, Lyndhurst; during the winter months To maintain proper tire pres­ event of an emergency. Each • Thursday, Dec. 22 — St. the Lyndhurst region is Sacred 201-939-3330. than any other time of the sure, add 1-2 psi extra for kit should include tire chains year, AAA North Jersey every 10-degree drop in tem­ (if legal in the area driven), a encourages all motorists to be perature. small bag of abrasive material prepared for adverse condi­ • Add a sufficient amount (sand, salt, cat litter), a small M edical Directory tions, as the weather turns of antifreeze to the vehicle for snow shovel, a snow brush, cold. the coldest weather (-30 traction mats, a flashlight with To advertise in this section, call 201-310-5161 “In 2004, over 180,000 degrees Fahrenheit/-34 new batteries, window wash­ crashes were reported on our degrees Celsius). ing solvent, an ice scraper, a nation’s roads due to sleet, ice • Replace wipers that streak cloth or roll of paper towels, and snow,” said William Visser, the windshield. The washer jumper cables, a blanket, manager of Public and reservoir should be filled with warning devices (flare or trian­ JOSEPH TELLA DMD Government Services at AAA an antifreeze washer solvent, gles) arid a charged cellular North Jersey. “And many of since visibility is very impor­ phone. “Because the task of Gentle Dental Care for the Entire Family these could have been avoided tant in adverse weather condi­ driving is 90 percent mental Now Available Orthodontic Services by adequate preparation for tions. and 10 percent physical, a pre­ Provided by Dr. John Om DDS winter driving.” • Keep the gas tank at least pared driver is just as impor­ NJ Spec. Lie. No. S2S2 AAA North Jersey suggests half full at all times to avoid tant as a prepared vehicle,” motorists follow these simple gas line freeze-up said Visser. “Getting the prop­ For ALL dental needs visit guidelines for winter driving: • Avoid driving while er amount of rest before tak­ our modem, updated office at • Check the vehicle’s bat­ fatigued. ing on winter driving tasks 197 Ridge Rd., North Arlington 1201-998-2821 tery. A fully charged battery is • Clean all ice and snow reduces driving risks and helps required for starting an from the vehicle; remember prepare the driver for emer­ |“Whlten teeth In 60 minute« with Brite Smite' engine in cold weather. Cold the law in New Jersey allows gency situations.” weather places high demands the police to issue a summons For further information, on a vehicle’s electrical sys­ to a motorist if snow or ice dis­ send a stamped, self-addressed tem. lodged from the vehicle envelope to “How to Go on Ice • Have the brakes checked strikes another vehicle or per­ and Snow,” AAA North Jersey, thoroughly. Be sure that they son causing injury or property 418 Hamburg Turnpike, Dr. M atthew J. Zeiler r smoothly and evenly to damage. Wayne, NJ 07470. O ptom etrist > prevent wheels from lock­ License #3714-1048 ing up on slippery surfaces. Eyas examined by appointment ' • Equip the vehicle with Flu clinic is scheduled in N A tiresh (tread isu 30SO percent NORTH ARLINGTON — appointment There is a $15 than standard tires). The North Arlington Board of fee for those not covered by Contact (e arn : bard, i : sure the tires are proper­ Health announced that there Medicare Part B. Daytime Mastercard A Visa ly Inflated. Under-inflated is a limited amount of vaccine appointments will be sched­ Opea Saturday t Thursday eveaiags tires can be dangerous, and still available. An evening clin­ uled as long as the supply lasts. can damage die dres. ic will be held on Thursday, For information or appoint­ 34S M p R aai, tfnflMMt 201- Remember, as the weather D ec 15, beginning at 6 p.m. by ment, call 201-955-5695. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15,2005

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By James Dombrowski bv May of 2006. The light-rail announced a special promo­ Sports Columnist line also stops in front of the tion between the Bears and New Jersev Performing Arts himself, which will give four NCAA Division 1 is Center, which is also located luckv fans a chance to win four coming to NJIT this spring, on Route 21. tickets to a Bears home game and University President The use of a professional on a Saturdav evening, and Robert Altenkirch announced Minor League stadium bv the then the fans will be wisped to a great partnership benveen NJIT baseball team is a big a New York Citv Hotel for the NJIT and the Newark Bears. plus for a program that is evening; on Sunday after­ President Altenkirch was entering Division 1 competi­ noon, they will sit in Torre’s joined on the Eberhardt Hall tion. Area athletes who are personal seats. Campus .Alumni O u te r stage interested in engineering, Developer Marc Berson, by Yankee Manager Joe Torre; which is a mainstay of the NJIT who recently purchased One Gene Michael, a former curriculum, and also want to Washington Park which is Yankee short-stop and GM: plav a Division 1 level of base­ across the street from Bears newly hired Yankee Bench ball, will have a professional Stadium, said be was promised Coach Lee Mazzilli; Yankee field to plav on. that the blighted Lincoln broadcasters John Sterling and The State of New Jersev is Motel would finallv be torn Suzvn Waldman; and a host of lucky to have main minor down bv Opening Day 2006. Newark Bears staff and Essex league stadiums scattered Berson, together with Rav throughout its 21 counties, County Executive Joe Chambers, continue to push DiVlncenzo. which could also be used for hard for the redevelopment of the NJSIAA Baseball Playoffs. Announcing the communi- Newark. tv-minded partnership were Marc Berson said he would NJIT baseball coach Brian love to host the NJSIAA Bears coowners Steve Kalafer Callahan said he looked for­ Baseball Finals, which are now- and Marc Berson. two dedicat­ ward to playing on his new played in Toms River. ed Newark investors, who are home field. Kalafer, who owns in Newark for the long haul. The friendly relationship the Flemington Auto Group, between Joe Torre and Kalafer Since taking control of the has been recognized by N e w has been beneficial to the pro­ Bears from original owner Jersey M onthly as one of the top motion of the Newark Bears. four power pi avers in the New , the Bears have The NJIT Student Center was Jersey business circuit . won an Atlantic League packed with media hoping to “My mutual relationship Championship and developed get an interview with Torre. between Rutgers, NJIT and a solid working relationship Torre, who will Ix* carrying with the community. the City of Newark is critical to the Olvmpic Torch in Turino, bringing people downtown. The NJIT Highlanders will Italy, has adopted the Newark Bears games are affordable, plav their hom e games at Bears as one of his favorite and our sponsors can sell ^ Bwatn Mamina Art» O —r Bears and Eagles Riverfront Minor League teams. Torre products at a low cost,” Stadium on Route 21 in said he was proud to be associ­ explained Kalafer. Kalafer Newark. The stadium is adja­ ated with the Bears and hoped thanked Torre for his help in cent to the Broad Street train his purchase of 250 tickets promoting the City of Newark station and will be connected would give underprivileged and his Bears team. to Newark’s Penn Station bv a children a chance to see a pro­ newly constructed light-rail fessional ball game- Joe also Dom brm i’ski 5 @ hotm ail. com line which will be operational Sarlo measure requires use of )< in M cLean protective eyewear in kids9 sports A measure sponsored by mean the difference between would require children who " B v e B v e Sen. Paul A. Sarlo that would sitting out for a few games and wear corrective glasses while / / require children who wear permanent blindness,” said participating in sports to wear prescription eyeglasses while Sen. Sarlo, D-Bergen, Essex protective eyewear that meets M is s A u k m 'k at ì h< participating in sports activi­ and Passaic. “Statistics show the frame standards of the ties to wear protective eyewear that protective eyewear helps American Society for Testing was approved on Nov, 8 by a prevent 90 percent of sports • and Materials (ATSM) and the vote of 30-7 in the Senate. eve injuries. It only makes lens standards of the “When it comes to kids and sense that we require young American National Standards sports, an eye injury is much athletes to wear the protective Institute. The bill s provisions Decem ber 17th. 3PM different than a twisted ankle eyewear.” would apply to children partic­ or pulled calf muscle; it can Senator Sarlo’s bill, S-1970, ipating in school-, communitv- or government-sponsored iickeis S30G0 Si00 00 sports, including soccer, volley­ ball, and field hock­ ey. The bill would also author­ ize the New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports to provide assistance grants to iow-income families to help them purchase the protective eyewear. “By providing assistance grants, this bill would help protect kids who wear glasses and want to play sports, but their families can’t afford to purchase the protective sports eyewear. It’s important that all j children who want to play are ; able to play, and we will not | allow financial need to serve as I a barrier,’’ Sen. Sarlo said. 'Wrestling event j set for Dec. 27 j KEARNY — The National | Wrestling Superstars will I return to the Irish American I C lu b H a ll, located at 95 Kearny J A te, on Tuesday night, Dec. 1 Congratulations Alex Bronico ... second place NJ - — 27, for the beginning of the I Alex Bronico, age 8, of Rutherford, and a member of Ae Holiday Havoc 2005 Pro I Rutherford Recreation Cross Country Track Team ond NJ Wrestling Spectacular. 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ord Hurricane ID available at 5 5 Kip Center RUTHERFORD — The Division of Motor Vehicles Mobile Unit will be at 55 Kip Center in Rutherford from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, fo r photo licence and non- d river ID. The cost of the basic driver license renewal is $24; non-driver ID is $11. Customers must meet the six points of identification and address verification require­ ments. The mobile unit can handle one customer every 10 minutes, so participants must meet all requirements before they can be scheduled for an appointment. Brochures are available at the Kip Center. This program is open to all Photos, Kim BMbal New Jersev residents, ('all Cathy at 201 -460-1600. Pictured left ore members of ifie Kerreponl School Service Club, as well os Elizabeth Gilmore, co-president of the Rutherford Junior Woman's Club. Through its Service Club, Pierrepont Area T needs School successfully raised hundreds of dollars during its School Spirit Day in support of the Rutherford Hurricane Home Project sports officials Above clockwise are Gilmore with Kenneth Polakowski, Lincoln AREA — The Meadowlands School Principal; M ary Lou C am m arano, Lincoln School Spirit Area YMCA is looking for offi­ Day Coordinator and kindergarten teacher; and Modlyn cials to officiate its vollevball, Mignone, Lincoln School PTA President. dodge ball and basketball ; leagues in the Southwest; Private donations for the Rutherford Hurricane Home Project Bergen County area. Winter; should be made out to Habitat for Humanity and mailed c/o I-e ague play begins mid-, Rutherford Junior Woman's Club, PO Box 16 57, Rutherford Ml January. Experienced officials * 07070. preferred, but will train. For more information, rail the “V Sports Director at 201-953- 5300, ext. 32. TOWNS*» OF LYNOHURST RESOLUTION MO 17««« Resolution by Commissioner DIMaggfo mconded by Commissioner Pnununo, Jr. WHEREAS, the Township of Lyndhurst is a member of the South Bergen Joint Insurance Fund, and WHEREAS, the bytaws of said Funds require that each: Municipality appoint a RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT to perform vanous professional services as detailed in the L e g a l s L e g a l s bylaws, and L e g a l s WHEREAS, the Township of Lyndhurst desires the professional nsk management services m accordance wilh the terms and concMwns as set forth in the Risk Management Consultant s agreement attached hereto NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Township of Lyndhurst does hereby appo.ni the Bogle Agency Inc. as NOTICE OF the office of the Secretary of to Establish I?- 20°? *,7 00 PM Dl^,n9 Courty of Bergen. State o# 2552 enttted "An Ordinance member of the genera1 its Risk Management Consultant m accordance with me DETERMINATION the Board, and « available Standards for Maintenance of the week of pnor ®. am up New Jersey held on Tuesday, to Amend Chapter n pub* Fund s bytaws, and of the Zoning Board of there for inspection Adequate Heat >n Mu»p*e OF LYNDHURST to and mclud-ng the date of December 6 2005 n *c* be the further considered for final Reused General Or&nances Adjustment of the Borough Michael Sarton Secretary PENDING ORDINANCE ordinance wit be made passage after pubic heanng of fhe Township of Lyndhurst Published Cler* are hereby authorized and directed to execute the of Rutherford. New Jersey Season of the Year and to Lyndhurst Ordinance No the Cier% s O*« thereon ei a meetmg of thé so as to Estabish u~w Risk Management Consultant s Agreement annexed hereto PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Published Provide Penalties for 2550 entitled "An Ordinance the Town Haü to any Boara of Comcrnsscmers to Position of Soeoa/ Duty and to cause a notice of this decision lo be published THAT the Board at a December 15 2005 Violations " to Amend Chapter III (Police of the genera be heto m ihe Counoi f*er>ghrer wtttun the Fire according to NJSA40A 11-5 S a la ry Ordinance #2528 as the property located at 292 the Board of Health entitled adopted by the Board of Of LYNOHURST m the Town Mas to any passage after public hear mg lo Amend fhe Department of ORDINANCE NO. 05-22 "An Ordinance Amending an Health, attested by the Board the TownefMp of Lyncfrxxsl m NOTICE OF ____ PubtK WrykS as Fotow S for AN ORDINANCE TO FIX AND DETERMINE THE Onent Way Rutherford New Secretary engrossed m the the County of Bergen Stale PENCNNG OROMANCE pubfcc » genera: thereon at a meetng of the SALARIES AND COMPENSATION OF THE SEVERAL Jersey GRANTED Ordinance Entitled An of New Jersey he*d on L y n Jh iM tt Ort*nance No Board of Commissioners to SFY 2006 Budget Ve/K of OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF This determination or Ordinance ol the Board of Ordinance Boo* and Tuesday December 6 2005 2551 en'ittec 'An Ordinance He*en Po«o RMC be held m the CouncX y to Ju n e 30th CARLSTADT. ANO TO PROVDE THE MANNER AND Health Borough of North publishec according to law to Amend Chapter Townsho Cier* Chambers at the Town Ha« 2P C^ ^e incorporated PAYMENT THEREOF. REVISED TO 2005. resolution has been filed m it wil be further considered Pubi-shed 367 Veley Breo» Avenue on th*> F” al Sf Y 2006 Non- Elaine Lubowiedu for final passage after public lAdrruntstratton) ot fhe ,c -w* Tuesday Januar, io 2006 at U rton Salary' was .ntroduced APPROVED: Mayor WHIiam Rotwnan BOROUGH OF CARLSTAOT Secretary to the Board of heanng thereon at a meeting Revised Generai Ordnances TtTvT 7 00 PM Dicing the «•** of ^ Passed upon first ATTEST: Claire Foy, Borough Clerk BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Health of the Board of ot me To*nshv Of Lyndhurst hee* :,;w pnor to, and jp to and r«**hg of the Board of RESOLUTION NO 2005-205 Published Commaaioners to be held n so as to Estat*sh a Water •nckxfcng the 3ave of such Comm^soners of the thereby certify that the foregomq ordinance was passed OFFERED BY Lahutller December 15 2005 the Counai Chambers al the Com m m on' was introduced TOWNSHIP mee Wig a cop, o' the Tcwrnahip of Lynohurst. n the by the Mayor and Councilal of the Borough of Cartstadt at SECONDED BYCrtfaai Town Hal 367 Valtey Broo* anc passed upon V*t OF LYNOHURST ordwct w * be -ade Cour,fy o' Be'gen State o' Council Meeting held December 8 2005 »with WHEREAS, the Borough of Cartstadt is m need of Fee $13 64 Avenue, on Tuesday January •eactng by the Board NOTICE OF e at Oe^ s Office Jersey he«d on Tuesday amendments as follows computer software maintenance and support for the the PENDING ORDINANCE the Town Hat any December 6 2005 It wi* be Cartstadt Volunteer Fire Department, and TOWNSH*» OF LYNOHURST Tw«rnshto of Lyndhurst m the Lyndhurst Ordnance Nc further considered for Vt» In Section I B*-Weekty WHEREAS. Emergency Software Products Inc (ESP) RESOLUTION HQ. 17—4 TOWNS! M* OF LYNOHURST passage after pubic heanng Payro* Clerk changed to -ead 'Sr Payroll Cler*' and 2504 New Albany Road Cinnaminson NJ 08077-3449 WHEREAS, there exists « the Township erf Lyndhurst a RESOLUTION NO 17*72 thereor. a: a meetmg of fhe the salary changed from $43.760 83 to $46.000 00 has submitted a proposal dated November 30 2005 for need tor the services of a consultant speoakzmg m Reso*jt>on by Commissoner Passamano jr seconoed by Comm^soner G«nge<-jso Board of Commissioners to Add 'Certified Qualified Purchasing Agent' software to meet the needs of the CVFD m the amount of municipal weosite management and be heid n the Councn S10.000 00 $10.450 00 with annual maintenance m the amount of WHEREAS, such services involve professwnai knowledge RESOLVED that the Board of Comm.-ssoners of the Township erf Lyrvriu'si apt»ove the Champers at the Town Hat Add "Fleet and Equipment Maintenance Coordinator" $1 090 00 beginning 7/1/06 and ano services for the purpose of providing information to Annual Notice of Meet.ngs for 2006 and authc^ze the Townsho Ciw* to publish c tr 367 Vate, Broo* Avenue, on - $7.000 00 WHEREAS. the maximum amount of the contract for Township restoents regarding its elected and appointed official newspaper pursuant to the'equ^ements erf PuWc Law ’975 Chapter 23’ Tuesday Decemtie' 20 2006 purchase of the software and one year software officials and departments calendar of community evem ANNUAL NOTICE OF MEETING OF PUBLIC BOOCS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF at 7 00 PM Dumg the weefc In Section 2 Monthly maintenance m question is $11.540 00 to be funded with schedules of upcomng meetings of the Board LYNOHURST, COUNTY OF BERGEN. STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PURSUANT TO THE Of pnor to and up to and Delete Building Inspector - $17,379 94 grant funds received by the CVFD for purposes of Commisswners departments boards commissions and REQUIREMENTS OF PUBLIC LAW 1975. CHAPTER 231 mcxxVig y»e date of such ConstructorVPtumfrng Code Official (15 Mrs communications upgrades and equ*jment as evidenced agencies of the Township providing for onkne forms a 'Tieetmg a copy a t the *k) changed from $34 61 to $35 50 by the Chief Finance Officer's Certification and community directory e-mai notification and such other Meetings SECOND TuESOAY y each month at the Gcxxw Ch»'iQe's fown Hat ordinance wifi be made WHEREAS, the Locai Public Contracts Law (N J S A services whch are necessary to enhance communication Regmar Meeting 7 00 PM - Caucus 6 00 PM (Wor* Sessions ma, ae he*J tst 3rc 4th ava^abte a» the CierV's Office In Section 3 Semt-annuatfy 40A 11-1 et seq ) requires that the resolution authorizing to Township residents regarding the governmental Tuesday; •n the Town Hai to any Add ‘Assistant to Payro* Ciert - $500 00' the award of contracts and provides an exception for the services ava*able to them and memoer of the general Amend subsection 3A "Travel Allowance' by adding provision or performance of goods or services for support WHEREAS, the need tor such- services is great and JANUARY 10 MAV 8 SEPTEMBER 12 p-jb*c the phrase ‘providing they do not have regular use of a and maintenance of proprietary computer hardware ano immediate and the necessary funds are avarta&e and FEBRUARY 14 JUNE "4 OCTOBER 10 Helen Ponto RMC borough vehicle' at the end of the first paragraph software N J S A/40A I1-5(1)e New j^sey Room at T* Ltorary to reverse Ihe deos«n & He Pofcce - per person,yr $100 00 3 This contract * awarded without competitive bidding m appointed as mumap* websHe management consultant af 300PM Con*trucfcon Code Oflkaa* accordance with NJSA 40A H-5 be emitted to unused s»cfc day credit, to and software ' AiphaOog Solutions me has subrytted a proposed 192 vandertxjrs^ Avenue be paid at the begfftnmg erf the foaownng year 4 A notice of this action shaN be pnnted once r the offioai tesscnal services contract n comecton w«i «s Ruthetford New Jersey In Subsection 8F $/ 35-6.00 shall be changed to newspaper of the Borough of Cartstadt $7.50-6 50 per hour for summer employees for the consultant services whch is sa»ifackyy to the Board of Meefcngs SECOND TUESOAY of eech month al the HeaMi Center at 10 30 DENIED Bukings and Ground Department and DPW and $6 85- Certification as to the avaiiaMrty of funds Such appomtment sna* be subfec: to the preparation JANUARY 10 MAY 9 SEPTEMBER 12 Th« aetermmatcir'. or 7 88 trial be changed to $725-8 25 per hour lor non- The Ch*f Fmanoai Officer Treasi^er hereby certifies that and execution by the Townsh*> and consultant of a FEBRUARY 14 JUNE 13 OCTOBER------10 'esorfution ha* been *i suMoenf funds are available to pay the amount of MARCH 14 JULY NONE NOVEMBER 14 the crffce of the Secretar, of ln Subeacfcon 8H. Summer employees for Recreation $11.540 00 from s*d grant funds m accordance with the The Mayor and Cterk are hereby authorized to exacute APR«. 12 AUGUST NONE DECEMBER To Be Determ*-«- the Board and is ava4at»e r ounaetcri (Maximum 6 weeks) (per hour) - $6 50 per terms of tw agreement i sato professional services contract an behalf of the there for inspection hour, ahai be changed to Townahto Zoning Board of Adjustment Counselors (Maximum 6 «eefcs) 1st Year $6 50 DATED: December 6. 2005 6 A copy of Vms Resotukon shat be pubkshed n the News JANUARY16 MAY 15 SEPTEMBER 18 Mchae' Sartor, Secretary (Maximum 6 weeks) 2nd Year $6 75 CERTIFIED: Domemc* Giancaspro. Lo ad er the offcaa t newspaper of tie Townerxp of FEBRUARY NONE JUNE 19 OCTOBER 16 (Maximum 6 weeks) 3rd Year ChMf Fmanoai Officer'Treasurer Lyndhirtt w«wi ten (10) days accordng to tew MARCH 20 JULY NONE NOVEMBER 20 Published or more $7 00 APPROVED: WM JAY ROSE MAN MAYOR ADOPTED December 6 2005 APRIL 17 AUGUST NONE December 15 2005 ATTEST: CLAIRE FOY BOROUGH CLERK Helen Poteo RMC DECEMBER NONE Fee $11 78 CLAIRE FOY BOROUGH CLERK ROLL CALL: 5 Yes. 1 Absent TownsfMp Cter* Puum tm a December 15.2005 PUBLISHED: December 15 2005 Pubfcshed December 15. 2005 Aaooted 0*--errtoer6 2005 Fee $8045 Fee $53 32 Fee $47 12

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