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THE COMMERCIAL Heafcer 25 cents Established 1922 OF LYNDHURST THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2003 State and county races are decided Commissioners to meet Nov. 10; SOUTH BERGEN I offices closed Nov. 11 Sarlo for Senate, Scalera The LyndhurM Hoard ol Commissioners' regular month- and DiGaetano for Assembly Candidate No. of Votes ly meeting will he held on Monday. Nov. H) at 7 p.m. Senate All municipal offices in the John Kelly (R) 10,600 Township ol Lyndhurst will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. II. in • (D) 12,284 observance ol Veterans Day. Assembly Attention residents: *Paul DiGaetano (R) 12,076 cooperation asked Richard DiLascio (R) 10,546 He advised thai rehabilitation Imre Karaszegi (D) 10,413 of the township's bulk water *Fred Scalera (D) 11,216 pits will begin on Thursday. Nov. 6. and will continue for Freeholders approximately one week. Residents may experience dis- Joel Brizzi (R) 78,481 colored water, low water pres- District 36 chooses Dems, DiGaetano - Paul Sarlo (left), who also serves as Mayor of •James M. Carroll (D) 80,813 sure or temporary loss ol water. Anthony Cassano (R) 78,665 Every effort will be made to Wood-Ridge and Carlstadt Borough Engineer, will continue to represent District 36 as its keep any inconvenience to a Democratic State Senator, fighting off a challenge from former Republican Assemblyman •Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D) 81,187 minimum. Your cooperation and John Kelly of Nutley. Sarlo's running mate, Assemblyman and Nutley Deputy Fire Chief Fred Tomas Padilla (D) 79,340 patience in this matter is greatly Scalera (center), will serve his first full term with the General Assembly, and •Elizabeth "Lisa" Randall (R) 80,848 appreciated. Assembly Minority Leader Paul DiGaetano (right), a Republican construction executive lately of Nutley, formerly of Passaic, will return for a fourth term. Democratic contender Imre County Clerk LHS Band sponsors Karaszegi of Passaic, former City Manager and past Passaic Valley Water Commissioner, Linda Baer (D) 73,609 outdoor flea market now an attorney in private practice, failed to win a seat in his first bid for public office. • (R) 87,444 The Lyndhurst High School Republican contender Richard DiLascio of Lyndhurst, a former school board member and Band will sponsor an outdoor founding member of the Lyndhurst Education Foundation, was also unsuccessful in attaining 'Unofficial winners flea market and collectible show Results based on election numbers available at ress time. on Sunday. Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 5 a state-level office. p.m.. in the NJ Transit Lot. New York Avenue. T.yndhurst (in ShopRite parking lot). There will be an array of Huttle, Carroll, Randall win; Donovan re-elected new merchandise, crafts, col- lectibles anil a special Bergen voters split tickets - garayc/tag sale section. For Democratic Freeholder information, call 201-997-9535. Chairwoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle (left), a funeral director Atlantic City trip, with a long list of civic com- senior brunch/buffet mitments, will return for a The Lyndhurst Department of Parks and Recreation second term, joined by run- announced thai (here will be an ning mate James Carroll Atlantic City bus trip to (second from left), a Verizon Showboat Casino on Friday. employee and current Mayor Nov. 21. Tickets are $15. with of Demarest. He keeps his a coin return of SI4. and are on sale at the parks department. seat by a very close margin Buses will leave promptly against former Republican Freeholder Anthony Cassano, a real estate executive from Leonia. Republican Elizabeth "Lisa" Randall (second from right), a for- from the Town Hal! Park at 8 mer Assemblywoman from Westwood, will join the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders for her first term. Democratic Freeholder Tomas Padilla, a a.m. This trip is open to any Hackensack Police Officer, failed to keep his seat. Republican Joel Brizzi, an East Rutherford business owner and Councilman, was unsuccessful in his first township resident 21 years of bid for county-level office. Republican County Clerk Kathleen "Kathe" Donovan (right) of Lyndhurst, a former Port Authority chair, will return for a fourth term, age and older. The department will also having bested Administrative Law Judge Linda Baer. host a brunch/buffet for all township senior citizens on Sunday. Nov. 23. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. at the Senior Citizen Regional equipment co-op will help towns, NJMC says Center on Cleveland Avenue. removal equipment for years. It's a For information or to sign By Midwife Rosa Rayback waste to lay out that kind of money up. call the parks department at NEWS EDITOR for a piece of equipment you only 201-804-2482. use once or twice a year, just to AREA - On display in the have it taking up space in your Subscribe now Meadowlands Environment Center yard," added Commissioner Kaiser, parking lot before the Oct. 23 the former mayor of North for $10 a year meeting of the New Jersey Arlington. (Out of state, $12). Meadowlands Commission The regional cooperative will (NJMC) was a Vactor truck, a soon include a "sewer-cam" truck - Call (201) 438-8700 $200,000 piece of equipment the a $175,000 piece of equipment that NJMC has purchased as the first sends a camera into sewer lines to offering in its new Regional locate damaged areas or illegal tie- Equipment Cooperative. ins. This truck may be kept in 'To hire that truck for six hours Lyndhurst; Commissioner Michael it's $1,000, plus the operator," said Gonnelli, who is the head of the Kaiser. "Most councils would have Sccaucus DPW. has also offered to to tell their DPW heads to find keep and maintain it at his munici- another way to get it done." pality's yard. The Hackensack Meadowlands The Vactor truck is capable of Municipal Committee will be sending a high-pressure water jet involved in managing the coopera- deep into clogged sewer lines to tive, in terms of scheduling and loosen up debris, such as leaves - a other logistics, Ceberio said. major problem for some of the In the past, if the NJMC had a area's tree-lined communities. The surplus in its budget, the money truck then has a powerful vacuum would be rolled over into the fol- £ ht Commercial Itabn with a 25-foot tube that can clear lowing year's operating budget. Published at the debris out of the line, quickly The past couple of years, the 251 Ridge Road • Lyndhurst and efficiently. NJMC has been using surplus Periodical Postage Paid at "We're getting the Cadillac of funds to try to help the municipali- Vactor trucks," said NJMC public Rutherford, NJ 07070 ties out "We already have the legal information officer Christopher infrastructure with our municipali- Gale. ties, so mat it's a natural extension Subscription $10 "Any of the 14 towns will be to help them regionally," Ceberio able to sign it out when they need said. In the past year, the NJMC Published Weekly it. They normally wouldn't be able has given out $3.6 million worth of PtwtobyJc*rmto«W!nghau8 USPS 125-620 to afford such equipment, so they'd grants so they can purchase equip- Lyndhurst township representatives receive $170,000 vactor truck from the New Jersey have to hire a contractor, which can ment. "We're really trying to Meadowlands Commission. Pictured from left to right 2 unidentified DPW employees, NJMC be costly and they might have to strengthen this partnership. It's wait awhile," said Ceberio. such a change from that us-and- Cimmissioner, Arieen Walther, NJMC Commissioner, Leonard Kaiser, NJMC Exeutive address changes to "A lot of the local communities them mentality - we've really Director, Robert Ceberio, Lyndhurst Mayor, James Guida, NJMC Commissioner, Michael 251 Ridge Road have sharing agreements. North established our credibility with our Gonnelli, NJMC Commissioner, Eleanore Nissley, Lyndhurst Commissioner, Thomas Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Arlington and Lyndhurst have been towns, and proven our willingness Graffam, Lyndhurst Superintendent of Public Works, Matthew Ruzzo, 2 unidentified DPW sharing wood chipping and stump to be in a partnership with them." employees.

FOR ADVERTISING INQUIRIES, CALL: (201) 310-5161 OR E-MAIL: [email protected] * THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2003 NAPD thinks accused sex offender had habit Benefit dinner By Michelle Rosa Raybeck LYNDHURST - A benefit din- NEWS EDITOR ner will be held for Lynclhurst resi- dent Scotl Garbe. a 14-year-old recently diagnosed with leukemia, NORTH ARLINGTON - A on Saturday, Nov. 15. from 7:30 self-employed painter v..^ being p.m. to 11:30 p.m., al the Graycliff held in Bergen County Jail on Manor in Moonachie. $25,000 bail alter being charged Donation is $49.50 for adults; with criminal sexual conlacl and $34.50 for children Beer, wine stalking on Oct. 29 and soda will be included. "Officers responded to the 400 Deadline for ticket sales is Nov. block of Ridge Road on a report ol 10. a man standing outside his car. The event will be hosted by completely nude, at 2:52 p.m.. |iisl Friends of Scott Garbe. For tickets as kids were getting out "I school." and information, contact Anthony recounted Capt. Louis (ihione Un- Aceste at 201-452-3001; Ryan person in question was back inside McMullen al 201-852-4360; Frank his blue 19X5 Chevy Asm. Van Schrimp at 201-896-3917; or Chris when police arrived, but he still Dimler at 201 -206-6250 Scott Garbe had his pants around his knees and was "touching himself." Ghionc said. Courtesy of North Arlington Police Department Ruben Olivcira. 61. o! Orange. Ruben Oliveira, 61, of Orange, is accused of exposing himself from this blue 1985 was arrested ami charged with Chevrolet Astro Van. North Arlington Police suspect he may have engaged in similar activi- Belfoie criminal sexual contact. "You ty in surrounding towns, and urge anyone who thinks they have been victimized to call Fax us at Accotdi&n Studio touch yoursell in public, that's 201-991-4400. Prjvata Lmom criminal sexual contact." (ihione explained. Investigation of the van 201-438-9022 Accordion |> Key Board |? Drums revealed a sel ol fictitious extra the arrest, the two female victims - with stalking, since he allegedly may be other victims, possibly in 580 Keamy Ave. Keamy license plates mounted over the a student and an adult leported preyed on the same victims twice. other towns. If there are. we'd like 991-2233 original plates. The van could have that Oliveiia had exposed himself Bail was set with no 10 percent them to come forward," Ghione appeared with either New Jersey lo them in the same manner, in option. said. If the man or the vehicle in plates LKPH6C. oi NS77 1N. about the same location, in "We're circulating his photo and the photos looks familiar, please Ghione said. There was also a lull September, but the) had not report- the photo of the van because we contact the North Arlington Police When you need a face ski mask in the van. lie leporl ed the incident at the lime. With think that with the fictitious plates Department at 201 -991 -4400. cd. this additional information, police and since he did this more than GOOD LAWYER. Returning tit headquarters after decided I" also charge Oliveira once to the same victim, that there Anthony J. Riposte, Esq. CERTIFIED CIVIL TRIAL ATTORNEY COUNSELLOR AT LAW Police files ... Call Today For a FREE Consultation (201) 991-0067 Burglary 111 the arrest ol a Wi veai old a gold watch and a money dip responsible party 432 Ridge Rd. N. Arlington, NJ LYNDIHlRST-OnOct. I Mai l.yndhursl man lot disorderly i on containing $H50 in cash from his 6:09 a.m.. ;t bread delivery person duet, lie "as iel eased on si Illl locker at Kings Court. The victim Underage reported rinding the front door mons told police he had inadvertently NORTH ARLINGTON - On smashed at Pi//a Lino on Ridye locked the locker next lo his own, Oct. 24. police stopped three teens Road The cash register was found Warrants leaving his open overnight. at Ridge Road and Ihe Belleville The Bogle Agency, Inc. open am) empty, ami .1 small sale I.VNDHURST -On (VI. : 1 al Turnpike. It was ascertained that 300 Stuyvesant Avenue kept under (he counter was also 5:30 p.m.. poliee i esponded lo the Theft by Deception the two 16-year-olds and one 15- taken parking lol ol Spa Lady on NORTH ARLINGTON - On year-old, all boys from Newark, Lyndhurst, NJ. 07071 I,YNI>IHKST-OM(M 2'KA Sluyvesanl Avenue on a repoi•1 .it Oct. 17. poliee arrested a 20-year- had skipped school, bought a Phone 201-939-1076 Fax 201-507-5394 Wehsiej Avenue resident reported old North Arlington man for thefl quart of beer each in Newark and :i male attempting lo gam enti > ''' Specializing in all types of insurance. the theft ot power tools from the a vehicle. The gym member to by deception after he allegedly come to North Arlington to enjoy garage. whom the vehieh' belonged had opened a Nextel account in the them, fcach was charged with pos- Personal, Commercial, Industrial, •d lo IK id ificd name of a recently deceased session of alcohol underage and Health and Life Vehicle break-ins that the man was supposed to friend. Poliee say he had also released to parents. EAST RUTHERFORD - On meet her there. A cheek ol his attempted to open several credit NORTH ARLINGTON - On www.bogleagency.com Oct. .M, police responded to the iilentil ieation revealed an out cards using that name. In the Oct. 27. police responded to Sheraton hotel on a report of the standing warrant from Koseland. process of his arrest, he was found Skyline Field on a report of a sus- doors and locks on a 2(M)4 Lexus, He was arrested ami released on to have two more credit cards in a picious vehicle. Officers detected which belonged to an Atlantic bail. second name, lo which he claimed an odor of alcohol and observed the. fiExf&at UTzdaLng Highlands man. being damaged On Oct. 25 al 6:33 p.m.. a he was in the process of legally the passenger, an 18-ycar-old while parked overnight in the motor vehicle slop at Rutherford changing his own name. He did Lake Hopateong man, attempting hotel lot. While there, the offlcci and Park Avenues resulted in the pnxluce preliminary paperwork to to conceal a bottle of Bacardi ended up taking similar reports tor driver being charged for driving that effect. Finally, he was found Ruin in his pocket. He and the Trttk> future Brides a 2004 Fontiae rented lo a while suspended, as well as arrest- lo have still other credit cards, driver, a 17-year-old Mine Hill Mazur's Bakery SlOjrilUemlioie plus Bridal Hook Woking. England, man; a 2002 ed to answer for outstanding war- also in the name of a second male, admitted lo having been 323 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst /$ ' W value* We specialize in Chevy Blazer belonging to a rants out ol Newark and Fort Lee. deceased person. This investiga drinking earlier in the day. Both Specializing in Tier Honeymoon (rips' Give us a call or tion was continuing, police said, Wedding Cake* see us in person Ramsey woman; another rented He was released on hail. failed field sobriety tests. The dri- 998-4800 2004 Pontiac; a 1997 Chevy and other charges were pending. ver was arrested for DWI, posses- We suggest an appointment wagon belonging to a Brooklyn Theft from vehicle The man was released on recog- sion of alcohol underage and Call 438-5168 King Tours man; a rented 2004 Taurus; and a EAST KUHTHERFORD - nizance, pending a court appear- being under the influence of alco- I0S Ridge RMd. N. Arlington 2002 Chevy Tahoe which was a On Oct. 24, a West New York ance. hol underage. He was released to local company vehicle driven by a man reported (he theft of $15 his parents pending complaints. MwHcal, Surgical & Diagnostic Sarvic Massachusetts man. On Oct. 26. a cash. DeWall and Black & Decker "DWI The 18 year-old was also charged Dogs, Cats. Birds. Ferrets, Exotic Animals 1998 BMW belonging It. a power tools from his 1996 gray NORTH ARLINGTON - On with possession of alcohol under- Springfield. Mass., man had its Dodge Rain, which had been Oct. 25, at the Belleville Turnpike age and being under the influence Rutherford Animal Hospital, P.A. locks punched, also in the towed to the Winters Place stor- and Fairmount Avenue, a 27-year- of alcohol underage. In addition, Neal L. Beebar. DVM. DABVP Sheraton lot. On Oct. M), a red age lol of Roadmasters Towing. old Newark man was arrested for he was found lo be in possession Board Cert, in Companion Animal Medicine Office Visits By Appointment In fin ili (135 belonging to a EAST RUTHERFORD - On DWL He was released to a of marijuana and was charged Loredana Briganti, DVM 24 Hr. Emergency Coverage Macedon. NY., man had its Oct. 25, police were back at the responsible party. with possession of a controlled Alan Pomeranz. MS. DVM House Calls locked punched and was ran- Sheraton on a report of a 2002 NORTH ARLINGTON - dangerous substance and para- Christopher Grant, MS, DVM Eve & Sat Appts. Available sacked, but nothing was stolen. Chevy wagon, belonging to a Also on Oct. 25, at Jauncey Ave phernalia. He was released on Beth Sulner, DVM EAST RUTHERFORD - On Monlauk. N.Y.. woman, with its and Ninth St.. a 49-ycar-old summons. 2O1-W-41I1 Oct. 29 at the Homestead hotel, a locked punched out and $113 Woonsocket, R.I.. man was arrest- 7SS Rutherford Avenue, Rutherford 2004 Chevy Impala belonging to a worth of CDs and literature taken. ed for DWI. He was released lo a Weapon Georgia man had its door locks Also, a 2003 BMW belonging to a responsible party. NORTH ARLINGTON - On visit us on the web at www.raho.com punched. On Oct. 30, a grey 1998 Staten Island man was found to be NORTH ARLINGTON - On Oct. 28, police responded to Ihe Audi had its door locks drilled missing a $1500 Sony digital Oct. 26. a 28-year-old Bronx. Counly Park on River Road on a and was ransacked, but nothing camera. N.Y.. man was slopped at Morris report of youngsters shooting appeared stolen. EAST RUTHERFORD - On Park on River Road and arrested squirrels with a paint ball gun. Oct. 30 at the Homestead Hotel, a for DWL He was released to a Police were unable to locate any Disorderly conduct rented 2004 Jeep Cherokee had its responsible party. injured animals, but did charge LYNDHURST - On Oct. 24 at rear window broken, and three- LYNDHURST - On Oct. 27 al two Lyndhurst men, ages 19 and 1:32 a.m., police stooped a vehi- Italian Tasmana suits valued at 2:01 a.m., police observed a 20. with unlawful possession of a cle with a cracked windshield on $2000 each were taken. motorist swerving across the dou- weapon for using the paintball the Route 17 loop. The vehicle LYNDHURST - On Oct. 24. ble yellow line on Rutherford gun. FROM CONTRACT... TO CLOSING... contained three passengers, one of an unlocked vehicle parked on the Avenue. The 45-year-old whom got out of the vehicle onto 200 block of Ridge Road was Emerson man failed field sobriety Stolen vehicles BE CONFIDENT IN YOUR ATTORNEY the busy loop and refused to get entered between 5 p.m. and 10 tests and was charged with DWI. EAST RUTHERFORD - On back in for his own safety. He p.m. The registration, insurance He was released to a responsible Oct. 30, two vehicles were stolen reportedly began yelling obsceni- and two sweaters were stolen. The party. from Roadmasters Towing: one ties at the officer. He was arrested same victim had had a prior inci- LYNDHURST - On Oct. 30 at was a rented 2003 Toyota OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE and charged with disorderly con- dent with the air being let out of 2:10 a.m., a 28-year-old 4Runner; the make and model of duct, and released on recog- the tires. Lyndhursl man was stopped on the second vehicle was not yet nizance. Stuyvesant Avenue for careless available at press time. LYNDHURST - On Oct. 28, a Theft driving and speeding. He failed coworker dispute ai a Valley LYNDHURST - On Oct. 26. a field sobriety tests, was charged Michelle Rosa Raybeck Brook Avenue business resulted Totowa man reported the theft of with DWI and released to a SERIOUSLY INJURED? RECOVERY OF DAMAGES DOESNT HAPPEN BY ACCIDENT

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Where "Before, we didn't have anv- NEWS EprroR _ an alcohol solution, which, if main- in the river are they' Birds you can .hing to compare to. Now. we can tained properly, can last for hun- count through your binoculars, but really say something, and those LYNDHURST - Fifteen years dreds ot years. There are samples fish you can't see. This is basic sci- judgments will he included in our ago. a census of the fish in the in some museums that are literally ence, basic observation - what report." Bragin said. "The guy on Hackensack Salt Marsh Estuary from the ISth century." Bragin every schoolkid should leam in sci the peer or the bank wants lo know told a grim tale: mummichogs. a said. "But a two-and-a-half-fool ence class. I'm really big on keen what's out there. People were ask- hardy species that can withstand bluefish - I have nothing to pickle observation." Bragin said. "Jeff and ing us what we were catching, and dismal conditions, were the only it in. and besides, those hook-and- Craig both went to Stockton Slate saving. '1 can remember when we fish in abundance. Normally a sta- linc guys on the bank would kill me College, which is where I studied never saw stripers out here'. One of ple in the diets of other fish, there if they knew I was pickling their also, and 1 know we had a lot of the other things people want to was nobody around to cat the prizes." heavy field work. They came know is whether the fish and crabs mummichogs. The Meadowlands The findings are dramatic. For knowing how to distinguish one are safe lo eat. We tell them no. and Environmental Research Institute example: killie fish, which are the variety of tish or shrimp from invariably we get. I've been eating (MERI) recently finished collecting bottom oi the fish hierarchy and another. That background made me them tor 30 years and I'm okav' the data from a new study that serve as food for everyone else, are very interested in hiring them." But now we can give them hard repeated the research from the ear still most abundant by percentage facts on all of these questions." lier effort - but not the results. of the overall population, Bragin Presenting the Findings And ol course, potential developers will be able lo use the fish study as While the data are still being tabu- said, but instead of constituting *»() The current study improves on Photos courtesy of Meadowlands Environmental Research Instn. pan of then own site research. lated, it is clear just from field percent of the total catch, they now the first one in a number of wa\s. Large striped bass - MERI researcher Craig Woolu observations that something very make up only 50 percent - leaving Most importantly, the New Jcrscv not the least of which being that measures a striped bass. good has happened to the estuary. another 40 percent to be represent personnel and equipment are dedi- Meadowlands Commission needs this information lor its policy-mak ed by other species. cated to this project where they Ichthyologist Brett Bragin. who ing decisions. and the regional ones that remain tha hard dala yel lo link A lo H « was on staff at the Hackensack In the 333 collections in the weren't before. "It takes three peo- adhere lo much stricter standards. a definitive 'Aha!', hut I "ill Meadowlands Development 1980s, fewer than 50 striped bass ple to set a trap net. and if you gel a Part of the research Bragm is "Then effluvia is heller treated, il." Bragin said. Commission realized it needed a were collected: in the 360 collec- truck tire caught in the net that's doing includes gathering dala lo which means a lot less contamina- comprehensive survey of the fish in tions of the most recent stud\. lull of water and encrusted with support some of his theories tion ot the river." Bragin said. "In Using the Results the area. The commission was some S47 striped bass made it into barnacles, you need a crew lo gel it regarding the factors that have con the I1>:IK and '30s. the effluvia "I hope that the ancciloi. working on the Special Area the MKRI nets. "I don't need to do out and untangled. Back then, we inbuicd lo the dramatic changes wasn't Healed at all lhe\ thought process will be "1 belter not ilmu Management Plan (SAMP) and a statistical analysis to know that's were scrounging lor bodies, Foi example, ho pointed out. the il would be diluted in the river and this quart of motor oil down ih lacked an overview of living condi a significant difference." Bragin scrounging tor vehicles big enough dramatic increases in diversity and lhat was enough." storm drain, because ill) kids ,u tions in the water. "Prior to '87. the said. to carry our gear. Now we have overall population look place Ho added thai strict fishing lim learning how Ihc storm drain fo commission had a lot of consultant While perch were always found three people, and we have a truck despite a drought in 2001. iis on certain species, like the right lo the river, and the IIUI is - reports. If someone wanted to do frequently. Bragin said, and in al our disposal. It makes it a lot Bragin noted that some 600 striped h.iss, ma\ also have con much healthier these days' IVopl some development, they would do IW7. 570 of them were found. "We easier lo make all our collections.' acres of wetlands have been iributcd to the impro\cd numbcis. arc learning thai the good old d.n just their own little study of the thought that was a lot." Bragin Bragin said. In addition, now that restored since the last study, allow 'You clamp down on the fishiny, of doing whatever you wantc property they were interested in. said. Bui in 2001, that number mul- MF.R1 is in charge of this research, ing for better lidal flushing of the and Ihc sink has a chance lo resulted in lite conditions like in ih And they would all come back tiplied 14 times so that X.IKX) while the scientific community is aware river and its tributaries. rebound." Brajiin s.mt m.Mls. when the river was an o|\ with. 'Nothing hut mummichogs perch were caught. of il, and the resulting feedback and Several hazardous waste sites. I here's .1 loi ol little disjunct sewer and there were onh about I can live there, it's a dead, degraded And the ubiquitous muinmichog participation has been valuable. including Koppers Coke in Kearny, things ill.n make inunlne sense species of fish lhat could withstan wetland: therefore, we should be is far less numerous, Bragin said, "We did a lot of extra collections lo have been remediated, so thev arc We U.IIII lo in in relate Ihc changes il." Bragin said. "I would hope pe allowed to fill in the meadows and because there ar far mroc other fish help out other researchers with not leaching as much toxic contain to improvements in walct quality: [lie would interpret this inlormalio build there'.' Bragin said. to eat them. their own separate studies." Bragin ination into the rivers. \\li.ii is different now than when lo mean thev should lake cue added. The PSE&(i generating station we ditl ihc first simK ' I don't have Diversity in the Details 21st Century Hsh Census The current study is also going on Overpeck Creek, which is upriv Bragin sought assistance from Bragin led two other MERI sci- beyond cataloguing the population er from the study area, used to suck the New Jersey Department of entists Senior Fisheries of the river and tributaries: this up 645 million gallons of water a Fish. Game and Wildlife (at the Technicians Jeffrey Misuik and study includes tissue samples on day to cool its turbines, and send time) Marine Fisheries Unit and the Craig Woolcotl in completing the select species. The team was able that water back lo the river at UK) 32nd Holly Faiirr a Department of Environmental new study, and a crew ol high lo check metals in-house, and sent degrees Fahrenheit. Bragin said. Protection. "They looked at the school interns in rc-checkmg the the samples out to Dr. Pete Weiss Aside from the water becoming Grace Episcopal Church inhospitable lo species that prefer area, and attempted a lew different old. al the University of Medicine and f 128 W. P.issaic Ave. •- Rutherford, N) 07070 cooler water, untold numbers of net types." Bragin said. Together, In the first study. 333 collections Dentistry of New Jersey, who is in were completed in a two-year peri the process of checking arsenic and fish would be sucked in and boiled (Wood Street entrance) they agreed on locations, collection alive. Bragin said PSB&G has c methods and a schedule so that the od; in the current study, the crew mercury levels. Another set of sam- Fri, Nov. 14 •" b p.m. - ) p.m. managed all 360 they had planned. ples went lo the Philadelphia retrofitted the plant to re-use the comprehensive study of the hoi water, and it goes back lo the with Light Dinner Menu at the Snowman Cafe Meadowlands would be compara- It meant being out on the boats 13 Academy of Natural Science for to 15 working days each month, pesticide and PCB contamination river much ccx>lcr. "We can see thai Sat., Nov. 15 •' 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ble to earlier statewide studies. the temperature up there is lower, hip-deep in soft mud on some days, levels. "We adopted most of their sugges- the dissolved oxygen levels are with Holiday Lunch 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. bundled in survival suits on others. The report from the early study tions," Bragin said. In both studies. higher, and that's a big plus. While Photos with Santa 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. the first year, all 21 locations were "We really didn't have any injuries consisted of hundreds of pages of perch like lo spawn up there," sampled monthly; the second, sam- - we worked very safely, and I'm hand-typed raw data sheets, with Bragin said. & 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ples were gathered quarterly, to proud of that." Bragin said. "We very little interpretation, ll sold for Angels, Books, Chinese Auction, reflect seasonal changes. Gill net had to plan carefully - youuin't $150 a copy lo the various consul- A number of communities have (three locations), otter trawl (nine just go out and sample anytime you tants and other agencies that need- separated their sewer and storm < hristmas Boutique, Cirandma's Attic locations), seine (three locations) want. You have to work with the ed this data. "Some poor secretary drain systems: previously, whenev- Jewelry, Kid's (Confections and trap net (six locations) collec- moon and the tides. Some loca- here at the commission had to sil er (here was a big rain, sewerage tion methods were used, depending tions, you need a spacious beach to there and type these from my hand would overflow right into Iho sloriu Silent Auction, Toys drains and straight out to the river. on the location. Smaller fish were pull up the seines, and others, you written field notes," Bragin said. So pickled in formaldehyde for later need to set the trap nets at low while he and his crew were out in Several local sewerage treat- J analysis', larger ones would be lidc. ' the field gathering data for the new ment facilities have been closed, counted, a subgroup weighed and The team also collected samples study, he put a group of interns to measured, and the entire catch of the benthos - the thick mud work re-entering the data into returned to the river. layer that should be teeming with Excel spreadsheets. Then Bragin "You can't sit there and count corms. crabs, shrimp and other and his crew wcnl back to the origi- the rays on the anal fins on 500 sil- small creatures - every time. nal data sheets and corrected any versides. and it's worth it to be "What I've noticed in just counting errors that had been missed in the careful and look. By knowing that samples is that at certain sites, the original report. "These are quality- there are two species of silversides data sheets from '87 say 'no organ- assured reports." Bragin said. out there, you effectively double isms present,' and now we've got The data are now available on your diversity. There's also a cer- hundreds of worms or shrimp or the MERI Web site, on a clickable tain scientific value to preserving whatever. Without doing any analy- map. "Anyone who wants il can the samples for other researchers. sis, my gut feeling is that things are find it," Bragin said. When the new After I'm dead, someone may need a lot brighter." Bragin said. The report is completed in the spring, to know what the white perch in the scientists lint the samples with a those results will be added to the Hackensack River were eating in red dye so that the animals can be Web display. Bragin thinks the ben- 2001. Once those fish are pickled. distinguished from their brown sur- thic data will be turned into a sepa- roundings, for an accurate count. rate report, as well. Dancing Monkey, pizzerias team for contest set-up of the contest. "I think it on that Bruno's was a favorite Prime minus 1.0% for the life By Dan tfitcncocK worked out better because now the "Bruno's has throngs of people REPORTER pizzerias are more involved, and coming in to taste their food," he they wanted to sec to see the peo- said. He then joked. "They heard LYNDHURST - Scores of peo- ple themselves, coming in here and free pizza from Bruno's. I guess ^^cjfthecreditline!*^^^ ple of all ages showed up to enjoy tasting the pizza," Picolli said. He Bruno's has been overcharging the free pizza, music and atmos- was also very pleased with the people for a long lime, so people phere at The Dancing Monkey's turnout at the event. "I think it's a decided to come in and eat for Second Annual Pizza Tasting huge success overall. The benefit to free." GREATER COMMUNITY BANCORP" Contest, held on Thursday, Oct. 30, the economic situation with the Mark from Rutherford, one of at the Valley Brook Avenue night- pizzerias and The Dancing the many who came in to eat famil- club. A variety of pizzas, from tra- Monkey. People now know all the iar pizza for free, announced his ditional round and Sicilian pies to €li pizzerias in town, not just the one allegiance to Bruno's stating Rock Community Bank cheese steak pizza, were supplied or two that they're used to." proudly, "I've been a customer for Greater G}mmunitv Bank BERGEN COMMERCIAL BANK by local contestants — Josie's 12 years. A loyal customer." Pizzeria, Chris' Pizzeria. Mr. At the end of the night, when all Bruno's. Jo Jo's Pizzeria, Villa the votes were collected, Bruno's At the end of the night. The Italia, and Paisano's Pizzeria. Pizzeria came out on top, followed Dancing Monkey sent all excess by Chris' Pizzeria and then Josie's pizza to a homeless shelter in (973)942-1111 (201)599-9400 (201)612-5700 Lyndhurst resident, Diane, was Pizzeria. Picolli had noticed early Hackensack. thrilled with the contest, stating, "I Main Office/Paramus Glen Rock think it's really a lot of fun. It Main Office/1 otowa brings the townspeople together, 55 Union Boulevard Two Sears Drive 175 Rock Road and it's good advertising for the pizza places in town." Ed from Lyndhurst also agreed Choose from 15 convenient locutions'. in the contest's benefit to everyone involved. "It brings people togeth- er. It gives people a chance to taste different pizzas all over town www.greatercommunity.com Member FDIC instead of spending $9 or $10 to find out that you don't like the pizza." The format of the contest dif- fered from the previous year. Last yew. The Dancing Monkey ordered pizza from every pizza place in Lyndhurst and let people taste it without allowing the patrons to know where it was from. There wen a fair amount of complaints, Photo by JoAnn Merklinghaus so the contest was revised to allow The first place winner of Lyndhurst's Pizza Contest is Mr. the patrons to know the type of pizza they tasted. Bruno's Pizzaria, serving Lyndhurst since 1975. From left to Dancing Monkey owner Joe right: Jessica Fiorillo and Anna Bruno serving pizza to a Picolli much prefers the current taste tester. Ask us about our great rates on tfome "Equity Loans! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2003 _THELEADER OPINION

EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

SON'S ACCIDENT PROMPTS GENNACE TO FIGHT South Bergen issues must be resolved FOR TRAFFIC STUDY To the Editor: Mv son was recently involved in an accident at the top of our Now that the voles are cast and the faces of our leaders taxes, then in forward-thinking PILOT programs that street, and I blame myself are soon to change statewide, let's be real: the issues fac- grow with the properties. hiu nearly 25 vears. I've worried about Ihe traffic flow at the intersection" of Canterbury and Schuyler avenues, and especially ing South Bergen must be resolved regardless of party Finally, every effort must be made to attract businesses concerning the "stingy " traffic signals. affiliation. We live in a "boom" area, where huge eco- to the local downtowns, and to keep those downtowns When we first moved into town, the light on the comer burned amher and blinked continuously By the time my eldest son entered nomic engines arc revving into high gear, and massive growing even as the outskirts of our communities are kindergarten 1 after I'd written countless letters 10 elected officials and newspapers), the traffic signals were made fully operational changes are on the horizon. How these changes affect the exploding. However ihe lighting placement never really met the needs of the quality of life and property values for South Bergen tax- All of this said, our elected officials will onlv bicker residents of Canterbury (easli. VcrHoefr and Cary Street While words are inadequate to express how grateful 1 am that my payers depends on how strongly and effectively our away every available opportunity if we don't pav atten- son «and the occupants of the other carl were uninjured. 1 cannot help elected officials advocate for us. They ail have to work hut think this accident could have been avoided if the traffic light tion to what they're doing. Along with our right to select configuration was adequate I dropped the ball - I should have stayed together regardless of who bankrolled their campaigns. our own leaders, comes the responsibility to monitor vigilant and insisted this be corrected. Ironically, just prior to the incident. I'd observed my son's vehicle It was not that long ago that the Meadowlands area what they do on our behalf. Not eserybodv wants to get standing and waiting to make the turn at the top of our street. involved in politics, but what is happening in South Returning 10 my lawn work. I did not sec the impact, but I certainly was known lor nothing more than its foul garbage dumps heard 11 Having made lhat turn literally thousands of times. I also and rivers in which nothing could live. Now, everyone Bergen goes beyond that. By our silence when things are knew precisely what had happened. Mv son (a grad student driving six years) traveling in the south- seems to know lhat vital wetlands and open space must in the planning stage, we forcleil the right lo complain I" 111 ml lane had passed under the green light and sttxxi waiting for the be found, rehabilitated and preserved wherever possible. when things go poorly, and it costs us and oui children in light now hcjund him to turn red He had every reason 10 anticipate that on corning traffic would stop at the "Stop Here On Red" posting This lofty aim requires cooperation at every level of the long run. on our turner Unfortunately, the driver of Car No. 1 (like so many others! onlv managed 10 sec the traffic light behind my son. missing business and government. the rather innocuous "Stop Here On Red" sign entirely. 1 also do not A number of major redevelopment projects are either believe lhat the loot-deep dent in my son's rear passenger door was Ihe result Irom a car traveling }0 mph. To my ama/ement. the acci- proposed or underway for the area. As congested as deni report stated (hat Car No. 2. "apparently failed to yield to north homul traffic." South Bergen already is, it's of paramount importance to I cannot change that Saturday's events, but I can and will work 10 make sure lhat these projects are designed to accommo- prevent lulure incidents While ihc NAPD indicated lhat the light at the "intersection " of date their own needs without burdening already over- Canterbury and Schuyler were the property ol the CiHjntv of Bergen. loaded local infrastructure. These developers have the in talking 10 the Bergen County Traffic Engineer, (iary Ascolese. I learned lhat the traffic light and signage belongs lo the municipality money and the profit-making potential to make it worth further. Mr. Ascolese indicated that Ihe municipality never requested lh.il the county oversee this light, much less provide a traffic engi- their while to fund improvements to roads, sewers, emer- neering study 10 assist in traffic tlow and light placement gency services facilities and other local services. They Additionally, in talking to friends residing on the southern end ot Schuyler Avenue, they were quick to point out lhat their efforts in must also all include flexible mass transit options to min- turning left, onto their easterly streets, is greatly aided by little or no imize the impact of gigantic new traffic demands on curbing on the west side (long driveways) allowing traffic lo How around them even impatient IK wheelers' They also noted the three roads already in need of updating. The developers must traffic lights gathered tightly al the "T" intersection ol Park and also be required to structure their deals so that local tax- Schuyler also help to slow the flow of traffic. I will do everything 1 can to remedy this oversight and safeguard payers reap a respectable share of the profits, if not in my sons, my neighbors, and myself Certainly, the loss of a hospital on this side ol the river and (he prospect Of a developer building 3.320 more housing units in Southern Bergen County, must compel the communities allotted 10 demand lhat itefimtivr infrastructure planning be addressed before the No work, just hugging and kissing first brick is placed. To ignore this is to invite chaos Kerry Ann Gennace Mrs I'aar til Kuthciinrd came When [ii\ nephews were young North Arlington into ihc office wilh some of her By Charlotte Savino lecnagers, they had their college famous cookies the potato chip li lends ,11 the shore as main as cookies and other types too. I torn or live lor a weekend MOTHER SPEAKS OUT ON SEX EDUCATION marvel at people who do all that "They become involved wilh a man One young 111,1ns taihci took PROGRAMS work making cookies and give with much kissing tnut hufi^infj, but the mileage on Ihe car when he letl To ihc Ldnoi. them away 1 think making cookies home ami relumed lie was lold he I have hn-n n-.ntaig lately thai Ncw|rt |iat>hr4crwnl*f>lan tn re is hard work and can't believe that even the men seem to be able to totilt! not go |o\ riding ilurinj: his out a sex education program for ninth graders that will only irachJ they have the heart to give Ihcm leave their jobs tmd just mes\ st.iv Me IOUIII onl\ use 11 as a ride abstinence, wiih*»ut mentioning condoms or other contraception away. Thank you. Mrs. Paar. for around wilh the nearest female 10 ami Irom Some |vople are not happy ahoul this People like Susie Wilson, your generosity Now a high school graduation who runs the "Network for Family Lite Education at Rutgers I have reached the point where I btuutv." gilt is a car Wh.il is wrong with a University" who states. "That's not education: it's indoctrination ol a make a cake from a mix I buy at leenagei earning ihe money tot a moral viewpoint." the market, and that is rarely. car ' I wonder at Ihe lax altitude This decision is not based on "indoctrination" m»r "morality." Ms. I have never made a cookie in these days We taught a long lime Wilson They are speaking about our children's health, emotional my life, not even Ihe kind you buy I wore those shoes evtfry day to before we could afford a cat well being and the law I would like to remind Ms Wilson lhat in already made and take Ihcm out, school. One day, the same lovely When we went places as We never had a tar till we 2U01, the Stale of New Jersey, in ihe AIDS Prevention Act of IW9. put them on a pan and bake. They girl said, "You know. Miss Savino. teenagers, we walked It did not taught a lew years, aiul then it was passed into law a bill which allows teachers to finally emphasize tell me that it is easy, bul I'm loo those shoes arc NOT leather." Out occur to us that we should ride If only parllv mine. My sister and I abstinence when leaching sex education 10 teens To emphasize atisti lazy. of the mouth of babes comes a we went lo the library, we walked; Nought the 1.11 together Mavhe lhat nonce docs not mean that birth control and SI!) risk reduction mclh good answer. to the movies, we walked, even if it is wh> I nevci became a p**! dn IH)S not be laught The law simply states that family life education was in Rutherford or East vci must include: When I laught math in the Rutherford. It never occurred to us instruction on reasons, skills and strategies for remaining or eighth grade in Roosevelt School. I When 1 view old movies on tele- that we should have a car lo drive becoming abstinent from sexual activity Any instruction concerning suddenly realized that I could not vision, I am always wondering how I am shocked and annoyed w hen When I taught school, it was Ihe use of contra ccptives or prophylactics such as condoms shall also sec Ihe fractions. I look myself to those beautifully dressed actresses 1 hear the judges on television deal customar, for parents to send gifts include information on their failure rales for preventing pregnancy. the 5&I0 cent store and bought a make a living. They just seem to he with the culprits Most of their to the teacher at Christmastime HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases in actual use of such pair of eyeglasses. They seemed floating along, living on the fat of troubles come from borrowing Usually, it was a box of handker devices and nsk elimination through abstinence " adequate the land, bul never do they seem to money from a friend to buy a car. chiefs lied to a small box, still as a This is only taught to ninth grade students, and in a separate health One day a lovely eighth grade have a job lo earn those beautiful They NEVER think they have to board. class they are still receiving information on condoms and birth con- girl came lo me and said, "Miss clothes. They become involved pay back the loan. For some rea- One day a mother came in to see trol. So what's the big deal. Ms. Wilson? Savino, why are you using Ihose with a man with much kissing and son, they consider it a gift me Her son was in trouble often, If we look al the type of sex education the Mil prefers to be awful eyeglasses? Why don't you hugging, but even the men seem to It NEVER occurs to them ihm but she had a lovel) daughter. She laught in our children's classrooms, we can understand her outrage. wear a decent pair of glasses'" At be able to leave their jobs and iusl they should WALK or cam the cost had a small box 111 her hand She Please refer 10 their newsletter. "Sex Etc.." which is a newsletter (sent that point. 1 went to an eye doctor mess around with Ihe nearest of a car said. "There is always a Mother's out 10 500.000 students each year in New Jersey schools) and Web and did as 1 was told female beauty. When I see the cars am\c at the Day. but therv is never a Teacher's site for children and teens seeking sexual and relationship advice There was once an Ohrbachs The men and women 1 see shore, each lovely new cai vviih Day So today is a Teacher's Day from other teens. While the concept sounds good, in practice, it can department store on the highway around never seem to be earning one person. 1 wonder where thai She handed me the box with a he very dangerous to children seeking advice on sexual nutters from At the check-out counter, there was their keep by 9-IO-5 jobs. No fool- youngster got the money for such a beautiful set ol pearls Whai a thrill other teens. Last year. I read in one ot ihcir newsletters a statement in a gray leather pair of shoes. 1 ing around, jusl hugging and kiss luxurious car'! The parents, ol thai was - a vcr) Ihoughttul which the leenaged editors proudly staled they arc 100 percent thought the price was $10, but they ing. course. woman opposed to abstinence until marriage. Nothing like balanced and fair fit and I decided to buy them. I guess I never had time for For some reason, young pen reporting, right? 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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Reunion for St. Mary's VILLA Aimiw> that it is unrealistic for today's teens and even •Hn Unhy Kn.nl niili Arlington • 20I 'WH -frtii) HATS OFF TO OUR VETERANS AND IIIi ol Arthur's (.ouri Plazj scoff at the idea. OUR TROOPS However, what they do support is underage teens vill.i.imitu < oiii To the bditor: Class of '78 having consensual sex. advising that they discuss all r World War I and II. Korea. Vietnam, nghl down the issues about accidental pregnancy, birth control. Sll. Ull/INI. IN I'ASIA • Si All KID • SIIAK • (III IPS to the Taliban, our trtxips have (ought and died. RIJTHKRFOK!) - Ihc Si STDs. etc.. with each other, even with a medical But many lie in veterans' hospitals with no one Mary's High School graduating practitioner, but not one word is mentioned that they at their side class of I97H Will hold u 25 year should be talking with the two people just as affect FULL BAR SLRVICH Some are paiaplegics. others have no legs or reunion celebration on Saturday, ed by such consequences - their parents. To arms, and no hope ot getting out ot bed. Nov. 29. The event will be held in An I-., II sivt DiNNL«r-oi>$15 95 SEXelc.. the most important thing is that the two While many others have lost their memories and ihc St. Mary's auditorium from o Z1 minors "care about each other" and feel the time is ;CJB" '' •l.xduck-Holidays are residing in the land ol the Irving dead p.m. until I 1 p in (*osi ol (he "right" for them. • I nlit-c A young man will not ever sec because an irxplo evening is VIH per person anil In this month's issue (www.sexelc.orgl. the front includes lood. refreshments and #j. Served I ursday ihni 1 mlay sion took his sight. 4 )<) b ill p in page story is. "No Regrets: Teens on Ihe First ( oIK- These dedicated men and women Iclt home and dancing. Sunday-. TOO- 6 00pm Time." The opening lines lament how teens only look on someone else's fight Several classmates have nol Hours I ut-sday I nday hear about the "dreary tales of teen sex" - broken They left to free a people who lived under a been located, and ihc committee 4 10 11) (XI p in condoms. STDs and regretful first lime experiences. would like to be able to contact all maniac's rule. Saturday-? 00-10 00 pm The teen editors share stories of teens who had posi- The horrors that thev found there were never class members. Anyone interested SumU) 1 IK) o-OO p m . "—"^Kt pa**y ' tive first-time experiences, but of course, the editors in receiving or sharing information taught in school ( los,d Monday \<*«* V L. do not follow the relationships into its all-too-famil- They found misery and fear, mass graves and may contact Susan Chiavicllo iar outcome. As human beings, is this what we are tools of extreme torture. DiDonato at 732-868 457 1 or evolving into? We are to let our behavior be diclauM And they are trying to clean up ihc mess to give respond by e mail at smhrc by "feelingsr the people a better future. union <& AOL.com. I have talked to drug addicts who dreamily remi- Some of you complaining politicians aren't con- nisce about the euphoria they experienced Ihe "first cerned about this horror. time" they shot up. Just because something "feels You cannot see the good that's hcing done good" the first time." does that mean it is really because you're blinded with love ol power Fettucine's Ristorante Italiano what is in the best interest of that person's future? You sound like fools who have never had good Last year in my 14 year-olds health class, when the instructions. teacher was asked what is the best age to have sex. All you ever wail ahout is: "Where arc the Italy in Carlstadt be responded that as long as they really loved each weapons of mass destruction ' 319 Hackensack Street, Carlstadt, NJ other and "you really trust that person does not have Is this the only care you have, doesn't Ireedom www.fettucines.biz an STD," it is OK. count any more? Member of Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce Two-thirds of all the children born in America Don't you care that these people won't have are to single mothers, and 1/3 third of all those are to sadistic murderers at their door? Member of New Jersey Restaurant Association underage teens. One out of every four sexually Why don't you stop your griping unless you have 201-460-0313 active teens has at least one STD and may not even a better plan. Max is back at Fettucine's with Rosario to celebrate know it The most common STDs (genital warts and Maybe you should go and sec the gd that's our first anniversary on November 14th & 16th. herpes) have no cure. SEXelc. views the problem as happening in that land. teens not being educated enough on proper condom Hals off to all you veterans who lie in a hospital We will feature old Italian classic recipes like usage. And before they start handing out advice bed. Rosario TanduraBa Chef/Owrwr; about health issues, maybe they need to check on the Tripe - Polenta with quails • Stuffed Calamari If it wasn't for the sacrifice you made, many Massimo Viola, Owiwr;William National Institute's report on Ihe effectiveness of Gnocchi with Meat Balls • Pasta with Sarde more people would be dead. RosemarvMayor of Carlatadt. condoms (July 2001) in which they stale thai the God bless our men and women who have left Osso Buco • Zeppole evidence is unclear that condoms protect against the their loved ones here. moat common STDs. So people in a faraway land can find some peace life is full of choice*. Don't our kids deserve and never live in fear! ALONG WITH OUR NEW MENU informed ones? ALSO LIVE MUSIC & DANCING TOO! JoMphin* Croll DON'T MISS THIS EXCITING EVENT UndaHafl Lyndhurst East Rutherford September 30, 2003 AND COME & SHARE A GLASS OF WINE WITH MAX! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6,2003 OBITUARIES

grandchildren Disease Association. PO Box 5273, JOSEPH KAWULA Kuneral ser\ KL' U .I^ he I it m Kendall Park: NJ 08824. Sacred Mean K ( Church Lyndhurst. hmombmcni in Hol> WELLINGTON - Joseph L NOVENA TO ST. JUDE Kawula. 85, of Wallingt.m, died on Cross Chapel Mausoleum. Nnrlii Arlington. Arrangements made h> May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, Born in Passaic, he moved lo lppiililoSlell.il" l-uneral Home. w loved and preserved through- «Umgton 70 years ago Lyndhurst. out ihe world now and forever. Mr. Kawula. a World War II " Memorial J..IK.I I ..us mav be made to Haven Hospice ,u UK Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for Army veteran, was a dyer at us St. Jude. worker of mira- Waldrich Bleachery. Clifton, for 30 Medical Center. James Street. I-.dis.in. NJ0XKI7 cles, pray for us. St. Jude years before retiring in 1973 Ik- helper of the hopeless, pray for was a parishioner of MOM Sacred us. Amen. Say this prayer nine Heart Church. EDWARD G. PEDERSEN limes a day for nine days. He was predeceased by his Published in gratitude. Thank brother, Stanley; and two sisiers. you St. Jude. Helen Kawula and Julia Kawula KAST KITIIKKKOKI) - He is survived by his nephew. l.dward C, Pedersen. 7X. ol C.B. Lawrence Kawula. and two nieces. Sebastian, ll.i . lormerly ol l-asi Helen Sudol and Janice Morrison. Ruthertord. died on (kt 29. 2(XH Arrangements made by He was born in Jersey City Kamicnski Funeral Home. Mr. Pedersen was a supervisor Prayer to the Blessed Wallington. for (iraves Brolhers Irtiil in Virgin Wabasso. I-1 a . lor two years He (Never known to fail) O previously worked lol Standard rnosi beautiful flower of JOHN HALDANE Brands in Hoboken lot 29 years. Mount Carmel, fruitful vine. He was a World War II Splendor of Heaven, Blessed ROBERTSON American Merdiani Marine Mother of the Son of God, Veteran, and a menilu'i ol the Immaculate Virgin, assist me LYNDHURST - John Haklane Treasure Coast American Merchant in my necessity. O Star of the Robertson, 73, ol l.yndhurst, died Marine Veteran Chapter. Florida Sea, help me and show me on Oct. 25, 2003. at Haven Hospice He is sin\ ived h\ Ins wile. here You arc my mother. O Blood testing - The Rutherford Health Department recently held a Multi-Phasic Blood at JFK Medical Center, bdison. livelyn I- Peilersen (nee Williamsi Holy Mother of God. Queen of Screening program, with 151 residents participating. William Neumann is pictured above Born in Newark, he lived in Last ..I Sebastian. I l.i . .i dauuhlci Heaven and Earth. I humbly having his blood sample drawn by Medical Laboratory Diagnostics Technician Lee Newark belorc moving lo beseech you from the bottom Sharon I Cosenlino and hel hus Marasigan. Learn more about the services the health department provides to residents at Lyndhurst 46 years aeo band. Albert "I Carlstadt; ,i fjrancl ol my heart lo secure me in my Mr. Robertsiin worked in service dau(jhlei. Bridle I Cosenlino; .i necessity. There are none that www.rutherford-nj.com. and repair tin Injiersoll Rand. brolhei. W.iltei Pedersen ol tan withstand your power, f) Harrison. Chicago; an.l .i sister. Jennie Mary, conceived without sin, He served in the If S. Army in McCloskc) ..I S..11II1 l.isev pray lor us who have recourse Learn facts about Hepatitis B Korea. l-uncral smur was held in lo thee (three times). Say this He is survived b\ his wile. Rose Kimak l-uneral Home. C.nKla.lt prayer tor three consecutive ARKA - Hepatitis B (HBV) is a B. you must be in direct contact B, other tests such as an ultrasound Mary (nee Scerbo) ol Lyndhurst; Ins Illleimenl in (icorjie W.ishiiiulon days, ihen you must publish life-threatening viral infection of with the blood or body fluids of an or liver biopsy may be necessary- daughters. Kristie K Soriano and Memorial Park. Pai.iniiis and it will be granted to you. the liver. Hach year an estimated infected person. Hepatitis B is preventable Robyn k. 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New Jersey The llu is tioi just a had cold; H is the vaccine, so it is up to you and Hepatitis B is found in various urine, malaise, jaundice or yellow- to Ihe Hepatitis vaccine, therefore, Health and Senior Services a lung disease that can cause liospi youi family to make sure that no one body fluids including saliva, blood, ing of the skin or eyes, rash or it is important to discuss your sta- Commissioner Clifton R. Lacy, MI) tali/at ion and even death li spreads in the home gets sick with the flu in semen and vaginal secretions. HBV sometimes the person has no symp- tus with your health care provider recommends lhat you make arrange easily from (XTSOII to person through order to protect infants. can cause chronic infection, cirrho- toms at all. HBV status can be con- prior to receiving the vaccination. incuts to get a llu vaccine. Ihe air when an infected person I he best lime lo get a fluvaccin e sis or scarring of the liver, liver firmed by a blood test, which pin- If you are still unsure about Klu vaccines are lor everyone. coughs, sneezes 01 talks The good is in October or November, but get- i cancer, liver failure and even death. points the HBV particles or anti- transmission or have general ques- Many |x nple think that llu vaccines news is thai Ihe llu is preventable. ting the vaccine before March still Thus, the importance of the public bodies in the blood. Your health tions concerning STDs or are just lor senior citizens and peo- Annual llu vaccines aiv highly effec can oiler protection. To learn more being aware of methods to prevent care provider can test you. If your HIV/AIDS, call the hotline at 1- ple with health problems, h is true live, and usually the onl\ suk- elfeel about the llu and where you can get transmission is necessary. In order health care provider believes you 800-624-2377. available 24 hours a that certain groups of people are al is a sore arm Ihe vaccine is made the vaccine, visil www.nj.gov/liu; to become infected with Hepatitis may be al risk for chronic Hepatitis day. every day. higher risk of getting the flu and with dead viruses so that you cannot call your health care provider or having serious complications, such gel the tlu from the vaccine. local health department. as ihe elderly, people with chronic Many of you are parents m pro disease, pregnant women and young vide childcare on a ivgulat basis |l St. Mary's hosts cancer seminar ARKA - St. Mar\s tools to correctly identify potential Statistics from The Susan G Hospital will host a free "Breast problems. Dr. Be nig no. who Komen Breast Cancer Foundation HUMC holds weekly lecture series Cancer Education Seminar" on received her training in breast dis- state that in the year 2003. more Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m., at ease from Memorial Sloan than 200.000 women will be diag- ARKA - Haekensack Ihe adull outpatient mental health Disorder and Agoraphobia; Nov. Howard Johnson's located at 6K0 Kettcring, staled. "Breast cancer is nosed with breast cancer. University Medical Center is com program of the medical center, 25 liating Disorders. December Route 3 West in Clifton treatable, and it is vita) (o get the St. Mary's provides this educa milted to continuing its educational located al 25 Bast Salem St. in seminars are as follows: Dec. 2 - Featured speaker, Dr Mary Ann message out lhat early detection is tional seminar with support from outreach to otter programs Haekensack. from 6:30 p.m. to Anxiety Disorders: Obsessive Bcnigno. surgical oncologist, who the best way to fight this disease." the foundation's North Jersey affil- responding to community needs. 7:45 p.m. on Tuesdays All lectures Compulsive Disorder; Dec. 9 - specializes in breast disease, will Dr. Bcnigno went on (o say that. iate. Registration is required. Space The department of psychiatry and are complimentary. IniriKluclion to Cognitive Behavior discuss proper techniques for self "Breast cancer is one of the most is limited. behavioral medicine will offer an The programs aim to t aise Therapy; Dec. 16 - Thought examination and breast care. This common types of cancers among To reserve your seat, contact St. ongoing, weekly lecture scries awareness and increase understand Disorders: Schizophrenia and interactive seminar will utilize women," Marys Hospital at 973-470-3486. designed to educate the public ing for persons suffering I mm Schi/oaffectivc Disorder. Dee. 23 about mental illness, including spe- mental illness and fin those who Holiday Blues or Depression? cific diagnoses, treatments, as well love them and to leach new coping Future topics will include stress as the impact these illnesses have skills. reduction and symptoms relating to Driving course offered to seniors on individuals and their families. November seminars are as lol trauma. For more information, call The lecture series is entitled lows: Nov. 11 Anxiety Disorders QUESTat20l-9%-5950. AREA - Members of (he com- existing skills and lo develop safe, lhat saves lives. It answers such "What you need lo know aboul ..." Posi Traumatic Stress Disorder munity who want to improve or defensive driving techniques. common questions as: How does the Seminars will be held at QUEST. Nov. 1H - Anxiety Disorders: Panic refine their driving skills are invited Conducted in two half-day ses- aging process affect driving ability? to participate in a mature driving sions, the classes will be held on The danger spots in a parking lot? Obituaries, prayers and memorials must be received no course called "55 Alive," sponsored Tuesday. Dec. 2 and Thursday. Dec. The temperature al which an icy by the Mcadowlands Hospital 4. in the hospital Penthouse road is most slippery? The safely later than Friday at noon. Mail or fax the information to Medical Center. The course, which Auditorium between the hours of 10 rules for making a left turn? The Leader Newspapers, 251 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 includes eight hours of classroom a.m. and 3 p.m. Attendance is The fee for the course is $10. Fax: 201-438-9022 instruction, is designed lo enhance required on boch days for certifica- Refreshments will be served. A tion. Participants must possess a complimentary parking token will be valid New Jersey driver's license. provided to all seminar participants. Produced by the American For more information or reserva- Association of Retired Persons tions, contact Community Services (AARP). 55 Alive teaches preven- at Meadowlands Hospital Medical FUNERAL LUNCHEONS I FUNERAL HOMES tive measures lo use when driving Center at 201-392-3266.

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Program chair AARP's most prestigious volunteer blankets 1 he> also brought six person Mane Rocco has scheduled aw ard. hags ol clothing to the homeless, the choir group from L\ndhurst At the chapter's October meet along wiih loin bags of shirts and High School for this meeting. ing. man) members participated in sweaters to the veterans and back- Fair Share chairperson Mane an "old-fashioned hats and gloves packs to the Children's Center. Galioto announced ihat a "special" parade, bringing back main nostal Dinnei dance chairperson Anne Thanksgiving rattle will also take gic memories All members sovial Moniillo announced the upcoming place at the Nov. II meeting. i/ed and enjoved refreshments Illth anmversarv ol Chapter No. Galiolo's name was recened as Community chanpersixis Ph\lhs 4SW. will be celebrated with an one of an outstanding group of can Bogle and Mane Moran reported event being held on Tuesday. Nov. IS. al the Crrayclifl in Moonachie. DJ will he Inn Summer. Cost is 55 Kip continues series $25 lor members anil %lt for non- members All are welcome; two buses will be available Tickets will RITHKRFORD - 55 Kip which affects an estimated 17 mil IH- on sale al Ihe next regular busi- Center will continue its ongoing lion Americans and approximately ness meeting or call Moniillo at le ihc 20 percent of Ihe elderh over the 2(11 4W-6.U0 nesses within the Ruthertord com age ol 75 In the afternoon. I rip coordinator Connie munity on Friday. Nov. 7 at 10 C'larisse Nelson will entertain the I iparulo is planning several trips a.m.. with Jaimie Winters, .i well group with various ethnic dances loi Ihc coining vear 2IKU known local reporter/editor, speak from around the world ing on the subject ot "What M.ikes News." In this age ot media intor mation. what is and isn't ncwswoi Members of Rutherford Cub Scout Pack 168 ih\ is a very interesting topic and Dr. Bob Tarantino one which consumers ot these Rl'THERFORD - I he Hadra\a. Daniel Hansen. Francis concern ot the Ruthertord Clergy, news stories should hnd wi\ Chiropractor Webelos Den Nos. I. $ ami 7 nl Rossi. VI\IC Shah. Kyle P. Davis. the social services department, and enlightening For information "ii Cuh Scout Pack 168 were TLVCIHI) Michael Germain, Mina Marcos, other Rutherford community orga this and future programming, k.ill 518 Ridge Road • Lyndhurst united to participate in a tour and Won Kim. Matthew Took*. Ryan ni/ations, we are grateful to report the Kip Center al 201 4MI lu>o You may be new to Chiropractic hut we ve been doing it for 35 years So come on in, relax nnd let our gentle chiro- explanation of the working ot the Tucker. Robert Schult/ and that the Ruthertord Communit) Nmcmhcr is National Diabetes Ruthertord KMHI Pantr\ practtc adjustments get you back into health naturally Michael Hansen. Pantry has become a reality. " Month, and on Saturday, No\ s ,u Isn't it time you tried chiropractic7 The speakers. Jackie Bunker The Ruthertord Community quoted from the Rutherford 10:30 a 111 . Dr Robeil Chen will Lohren/ and Al Lohren/. discussed Panlr\ s histor> goes back to Community Pantry brochure. speak on the cause, effect, manage Call today ~ (201) 933-3125 \\h> our town hosts a tood pantry "-- Area Provider ~- "JanuaiA I49K where leaders in The pantry is located al merit and prevention ot this disease BC/BS HMO Blue BOBS Medtgroup Medicare - others - .irfixdable payment plan its purpose and the need and \er Ruthertord began to meet to exam- Rutherford Borough Hall. 176 Park Sports related injuries/serving the publn (or 35 yoars vice it provide^ to main families ine what could be done to better Avc . 201-460 3000, ext. .MftX The fourth and fifth graders ol care toi those in our communit) Some items that are of need ihe Cub Scouts, their leaders and who were in need ot the basic canned goods; toiletries, i e u>oth parents received a working know I necessities of life. The urgency for paste, soap, toothbrushes, combs, Win $15,000 edge of the pantry and were able to a centralized pantr\ in our commu shaving razors, etc.; baby wipes stock the shelves with items the> nity with easy access and set hours and baby care items; toilet tissue, had brought in ot operation was considered to be dish detergent; clothing detergent, RUTHERFORD Cub Scouts m attendance: the best was to be a greater benefit cat/dog food - basically anything William Kirkpatrick. Matthew to those in need of assistance than used on a daily basis in the home Project Graduation 2004 Weinbrecht. George Savino, David what was currently in place ( adorelt. Adam Jaiosmki. Michael Because ot this shared \ision and Colossal 50/50 Raffle Holly Fair set at Grace Church Donation $100 - winner need not be present Prize up to $15,000 Ticket sales limited to 300 Drawing to be March 25, 2004 at 8 p.m. Students vs. Police Basketball Game Rutherford High School Gym 56 Elliot Place • Rutherford, N3 Call for your Raffle Ticket today! 201-507-5129

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By James Dombrowski final round action. Banom and Campanaro gave SPORTS Cou MNIST The hard-fought win over an all they had to set up a Game 4, elite Catholic school, known as a which the Indians won 25-8. factory tor state titles, may be the The gutsy Vikings quickly The North Arlington Girls biggest team win for North bounced back from their loss to Volleyball team is enjoying its Arlington in 30 years. Group 1 the Indians and defeated Cresskill best season ever, and tnake no schools from South Bergen sel- 3 2 in the Bronze Medal consola- mistake that Coach Don Coopers dom compete against Group 4 tion match. The team North influence has gone a long way in programs. Arlington lost to. Pascack Valley, developing a winning attitude. The Vikings advanced to the upset undefeated Northern The 20-1 Vikings are a product Final 4 by sweeping IHA 25-17. Valley/Dcmarest for the County of a successful youth program put 25-22. 25-23. North Arlington Title. in place by Cooper to generate was led by the blocking skills of The Vikings' win over interest at the grade school level. junior Pain Campanaro, who Cresskill echoed their well- Cooper's success at North stepped up big time in prime deserved Group 1 NJSIAA State Arlington opens the door at the time, registering four blocks that Tournament Number 1 seed. college level. A winning program changed the flow of the match. Kowalski helped spark Ihe even at the Group 1 level catches Campanaro also made eight kills. Vikings' Game 5 comeback win. the eyes ol college scouts eager to Assisting in the IHA win was The Cougars led 8 5 in the decid- fill the rosters of New Jersey uni- senior Michelle Banom, who ing match before the Vikings versities. made 14 kills, and The Star- reeled onto a 10-4 run to win 15- The Vikings captured their Ledger "Player of the Week," 12. Kowalski made 14 kills and second consecutive BCSL junior (Carolina Kowalski. The 5- had 26 assists. National Division Title going foot. 9-inch setter is having an undeteated in league plav for the All-State season, and her play first lime. Thai accomplishment against IHA saw Kowalski make The Bergen County Cross- resulted Iroin a sweep ol arch 37 assists and eight kills. Country Championships saw the rival Secaucus Deleating Photos by Bill Allen-NJ Sport/Action The Vikings' next challenge Rutherford Boy Dogs win a Secaucus. a perennial state cham- came against Group 2 Pascack Group C team title 70-89 over Soccer seniors - The 2003 edition of the Rutherford High School girls soccer team features pion, was usualk the gauge of Valley, the Number 2 seed in the Ramsey. The Dogs' Marc a six-pack of seniors: Rachaet Gonska, Alexandria Gordon, captain Amanda Jones, Johanna success for the Vikings, who are Bergen Tournament and third- Polifrone took fourth and fresh- ranked 10th in the entire state. Phillips and Erica Rovito, above, and Jen Lawlor, not pictured. ranked team statewide. man Charles Goold earned 15th. The bar of success has been i suffering that guided the locals to a M-9-2 mark, plateau, won a state lourne) game slinging setback, however, the then with berths in both the county and and clinched a winning record lor 7-(» Lad) Bulldogs bounced back to state playoffs in hei tirst year, RJF news update ... the season. clinch a slot in the state playoffs by belore suffering through that 5 12 Seeded IOth in the NJSIAA winning two o| their next three, with season last time around. Heading Bulldogs and Bears square ofT second half, CB Milne scooped up In the second half, the momen- North Jersey Section 2, Group 2 RHS emhermg Lnglewood, 5-1, on into today's state till, the 2003 club RUTHERKORI) - I he Peewee a fumble and returned it 35 yards, tum of the game stayed with the state playoffs bracket, the RMS girls Oct. 21, being walloped by stands at 10 S oveiall and finished (7 9) Bulldogs beat the Lyndhurst and T.J Hustcd had two touchdown Bulldogs. North Arlington had dif- traveled to Hudson County to take Westwood. 5 0. on Ocl. 23 and at 7-6 in Bergen County Scholastic Bears 31 7. making their record 4- runs in the fourth quarter. ficulty sustaining a drive, succumb- on llnbokcn in a first round game resisting Ridgefield Park. 3-2, on League/American Division games. 3 1. The Bears scored on a kick ing to the defensive efforts of Mike on Monday, Nov. 3. and came home Oct. 28. "We wanted to make the county Mike Herlihy scored an early return - Jerry Hykey returned the Carey. A.J. Godsil. Danny Russell. with an invigorating 1-0 victory Most recently, Rutherford fell, tournament, which we did. we want touchdown, followed soon after by ball 65 yards tor the first score Mike Herlihy. John James Watt The sole goal in that win was 2 0, at lair Lawn last Thursday, ed to win at least 10 games, which Manny Medina. Tyler Capitani fol- against the Bulldogs this year; he- and Kayel Flores. recorded by junior striker Kalhy Oct. 30, prior to haranguing we have, and we wanted to win at lowed with a 28-yard score up the then converted the kick also Rutherford looks to go lo the Hrvelli. ott a teed from trosh left Hobokcn in ihe tirst round ol state least one state playoff game, which right side, with the extra point Rutherford's offensive line did Peewee Super Bowl with a victory wing Kirsien Summer, with sopho play on Monday we have.'" she expounds, adding, scored by AJ. Godsil. not give up a sack all game: Tyler next week against Ridgelield Park. more goal keeper Ashlc\ Silver The club is captained by "Overall, we're very happy, it's just In the second half. Rutherford Kauker. Kyle Bayse. Tom Allen. Rutherford's Juniors (9- and 10- making seven saves to record her Amanda Jones. ;t senior left mid- too bad that we couldn't have won a was helped out by its B squad. Chris Diet/ and Kevin Mustac. year-olds) finished the regular sea- third shutout of the season. fielder who has totaled four scores couple more of those close games at Mike Carey had two touchdowns, The Senior (12-13) Bulldogs son undefeated, healing North That victory boasted the locals and three assists so far this season. the start of the season." one with just seconds left in the and Bears played to an 8-8 tie. Arlington 30-0. The Bulldogs into the section quarterfinal round, Joining Jones in the starting game. Lyndhurst scored on a 65-yard opened their scoring with a swing where they're slated lo travel lo take lineup are twtj other seniors: right The Bears were stopped by the sweep first - not to be outdone, the pass lo Cody McCallum for 35 on second-seeded Chatham, the sec fullback Erioft Rovitn (2 assists) urui Dogs' tough defensive line and Bulldogs scored late in the fourth yards. On Ihe very next series. lion's defending champion, at 2 right midfielder Johanna Phillips (2 hard tackling by James Travellin quarter and kicked the extra point Brendan Dolaghan took a screen p.m. today, Thursday, Nov. 6. goals, 3 assists), along with a trio of and Danny Russell. All members of to tie the game. pass 37 yards for the second score. The survivor of this afternoon's juniors: Ervelli (5 and 2). right wing Rutherford's offensive and defen- Rutherford's third touchdown of lash will move on to the section Amanda Maak (4 and 2) and sweep- sive lines played a great game, Bulldogs play-off bound Ihe half came on a quick out pat- semi's, where it will face either No. er Isabel Mendcv (2 assists), a quar- including limilio Almonte. The Rutherford Peewee tern, David Milne (6 for 11 for 103 3 West fcssex Regional of North tet of lOthgraders: Silver, center Brandon Molina. Kaycl Flores. Bulldogs (7- to 9-year-olds) capped yards) hit B. Dolaghan out of a Caldwell or sixth-seeded Governor midfielder Meghan Murphy (6 and Peter Robaina. John James Walt. their season with a 7-0 victory over Run-and-Shool formation. All three Livingston High of Berkeley Si. left fullback Jessica Porta (1 Kurt Decherl and Austin Kaulker. Ihe North Arlington Vikings. The touchdowns were followed by suc- Heights on Monday. Nov. 10. white goal) and stopper Michelle Ventura The Junior Bulldogs I 10-1 I ) win raised ihe Bulldogs record to cessful extra poinl kicks by C. the sectional title tilt is set for next (3 and 4), and ninth-grader Summer kept a perfect record intact. 8-0. 5-3-1 and earned them a place in McCallum. Thursday. Nov. I.V 13 and 3). Ihe Dogs opened with saves in 360 minutes of From captain to coach - On the same scries. WR Cody Rutherford broke the game open led by LBs Darin Hart. Mike on Sept. 20 and were waylaid at playing lime, two juniors: forward After captaining the soccer McCallum caught a screen pass late in the second quarter when Paskas. DEs Nolan Dolaghan. Weslwixx). 1-0. on Sept. 23." Amanda Larle (2 assists) and full squads at both Saddle and went the distance. James Travellin rushed through the Kevin Muslac and DTs Tom Allen. Standing at 1 .V the RHS put back Amanda Rienstra and trosh Brook High School and In the second quarter. FB Mike Viking defense for a 25-yard gain, Chris Dietz, Tyler Kauker and Kyle together a six-game win skein b\ sweeper Caillin Murphy. Albright College, Marisa Paskas caught an out pattern and selling up a first-and-goal situation. Bayse. dumping Dumont. 2-0. on Sept. 2\ -We've really fulfilled all the went 25 yards for the score. Later Quarterback Tyler Capitani scored The Southern Division blanking Becton, 2-0. on Sept. 2<>. goals that we set tor ourselves at the Yoda is now in her third year in the half, CB Brendan Dolaghan on a 9-yard run, and Travellin Champions will play Ridgefield roasting Ridgefield Park. 7 1. on beginning of the season." reports as the head coach of the intercepted a pass and weaved for plunged in for (he extra point, mak- Park, in Wallington. for the first Sept. 30, embarrassing Englewood. third year RHS head coach Mansa Lady Bulldogs contingent. 50 vards for another score. In the ing the score 7-0. round of playoffs.

Area YMCA swims Congrats to Unlimited Stitches - Unlimited AREA - The Meadowlands pool, which is heated and indoors. Stitches took first place and Area YMCA has limited member- The depth of the pool ranges from are the minor league cham- ships to its Family Swim. Adult 3-1/2 feet to 12 feet, with the shal- pions in Lyndhurst. Pictured, Swim or Senior Swim. A trial low water extending half the length membership allows participants to ot the pool. left to right, back row: come and check the YMCA out for The YMCA's Aquatics Program Coaches Don Manente and a four-week period. Fee is $25. is partially funded by the United Ron Campolattaro, with If four weeks is not required lor Way of Bergen County. The Manager Terry Chiappa; a decision, day passes are available YMCA wishes to serve all children middle row: Nick Tridente, at the door of the pool for $5. and families regardless of income. Joe Campolattaro, Yancy Guest passes are also available. Scholarship aid is available lo Swimming is a great way to slay those who qualify. Quezda, Matt Petrosino, in shape. It works your heart with Brochures and registration Anthony Capria; first row: no impact on your joints or bones. forms are available online at John Missaggia, Jeremy The pool is open for swimming www.MeadowlandsYMCA.org or Grillo, Steven Quezda and during morning hours, evening call 201-955-5300 for more infor- Michael Chiappa. Not pic- hours and weekends. Swims take mation or to get a free brochure tured: Frank and Patrick place at Ihe Rutherford High mailed. School pool, a six-lane. 25-meter McCarthy; team mother Debbie Wood. |THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2003 SCHOOLS [Jasinski receives PBA scholarship QPHS has recognized Valerii NORTH ARLINGTON - The mance in this highly competitive OSulhv.in added. y president of Queen of Peace High program. We hope that this recog- Valeno ha.s bi ell desert**!! School, Charles OSullivan. recent- nition will help broaden their edu- recognition mself and to ly announced (hat Manuel Valerio cational opportunities and that they Queen o\ IV.i scoring in the of Clifton has been named a will continue (0 pursue scholastic lop five pen. this national Commended Student in the 2004 excellence and to develop their competition: ngratulate him National Merit Scholarship pro- abilities to the fullest. These young and \\i^h him nlinued success." gram. A Letter of Commendation people represent a very valuable from the school and National Merit national resource."' Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). which conducts the program, will be presented by the president and principal to this scholastically tal- Beirne attends NYLC ented senior. About 34.000 Commended LYNDHURST - Katy Beirne Students throughout the nation are of Lyndhurst recently attended the being recognized for their excep- National Young Leaders tional academic promise. Although Conference from Oct. 14-19 in (hey will not continue in the 2004 Washington. D.C. This unique competition for Merit Scholarship leadership development program awards, Commended Students invites high school students placed among the top five percent based on scholastic merit, commu- of more than one million students nity involvement and leadership who entered the 2004 competition contributions - to interact with by taking the 2002 Preliminary today's leaders. NYLC scholars SAT/National Merit Scholarship work through many issues facing Qualifying Test. our country today in a series oi '"Recognition of academically simulations and meet face to face talented students and of (he key with members of the U.S. Congress role played by schools in their or their staff, as well as other intlu development is essential to the pur ential personalities. Beirne also had the opportunity r Sid( nt Chris Valiante suit of educational excellence in ^ £ t r congratulates Richard Jasinski at a recent meeting. Valiante our nation." commented ;i to interact with a panel of said, Little Jazz comes from a family who has served our community in law enforcement for spokesperson for the National renowned journalists from more than 60 years." Merit Scholarship Corporation. Washington's press corps. Students had the chance to ask questions LYNDHURST - Lyndhurst attending Lycoming College, "The young people being named Jasinski. an Eagle Scout from Commended Students have demon regarding national and international PBA Local No. 202 recently majoring in criminal justice. Troop 97. Lyndhurst. is the son of current events, ethics in journalism awarded a $1,500 scholarship to Lycoming College is a private col- si rated outstanding academic Police Lieutenant Richard Jasinski potential by their strong perfor- and advice on how lo start a career Richard Jasinski Jr. lege of liberal arts and sciences and the grandson of the late in the news industry. Katy Beirne Jasinski is a June 2003 graduate founded in 1X12 in Williamsporl Captain Edward Jasinski. of Seton Hall Preparatory School in Pa West Orange and is currently Area residents have graduated AREA - The following area Master of Science degree in com- Rowan University residents have graduated from vari- puter science; Jason Latierno - ous colleges/universities: Bachelor of Science degree in civil Approximately 2.2.10 students engineering; Mohamed Cader- took part in Rowan University's Essex County College Masicr of Science degree in materi- commencement ceremonies on als science and engineering; Sean May 16. Included are Summer Lyndhurst resident Arif Ozer McTigue - Bachelor of Science 2002. Fall 2002 and Spring 2003 was among the 672 graduates to degree in biology; graduates. receive associate degrees and spe- Lyndhurst: James Victor - East Rutherford: Meghan cialized certificates from Essex Masters of Business McEvily, elementary education; County College at the school's Administration; Yolanda Lyndhurst: Lucia A. Uth commencement held June 1 in Szadkowski - Bachelor of Arts Lawrence, applied psychology; Newark. degree in information systems; Rutherford: Jamie A. Fasano. Ozcr earned an Associate in Joseph Yun - Bachelor of Science communication, cum laude; Science degree in computer sci- degree in management; Ronald T. Galarza, communica- ence. North Arlington: Marie tion; Paul R. Marsico. English; Spalaro - Master of Science- David Weinbrecht. communica- New Jersey degree in information systems. tion; Institute of Technology Joshua Stapp - Bachelor of Wallington: Derek M. Nobles. Science degree in computer engi- economics. New Jersey Institute oi neering; Technology (NJIT) bestowed 881 Wallington: Valeria Ceballos University of Delaware degrees during its May 27 gradua- - Bachelor of Science degree in tion at the New Jersey Performing computer science; William Christopher Lanzalotto of Arts Center, Newark. Mendyk - Bachelor of Science Lyndhurst recently graduated, Area residents included: degree in computer engineering; cum laude, from the University of Carlstadt: Sergio Bogazzi - and Conrad Palka - Master of Delaware. He received his degree Science degree in computer sci- in criminal justice, with a minor in ence. both political science and history. Strickland While attending UD, Lanzalotto Lyndhurst firemen visit Washington School - Members of the Lyndhurst Fire Department Pace University was named to the Dean's List all recently visited the students of Washington School, Lyndhurst, in honor of Fire Prevention four years. Week. The firefighters presented a demonstration, led by Mike Antonicelli, Al Carrier and Jim participates Jennieann Kenny and This fall, he is attending Rutgers O.Connor, to students in grades Pre-K-3 regarding the importance of fire prevention. The Nandakishor Kurra. both of University, where he is pursuing in NYLF/DID North Arlington, were among the his Master's degree in political sci- presentation included a viewing of the firefighter's gear, special clothing and unique tools. more than 3,700 degree recipients ence. The importance of smoke alarms and the need to change their batteries were also empha- I.YNDHURST - Eric of the Class of 2003 at Pace sized. At the conclusion of the presentation, each child received a souvenir bag with all kinds Strickland of Lyndhurst has been University's commencement exer- of fire prevention reminders. selected to participate in the cises. National Youth Leadership Forum on Defense, Intelligence and Diplomacy (NYLF/DID) from Nov. 4-9 in Washington. DC. Having demonstrated academic We know you have questions. Here's the truth about achievement and an interest in a career related to national security. Strickland will join approximately contract talks in Rutherford ... 400 outstanding high school juniors and seniors from across the United States at the forum. The NYLF/DID curriculum is based on actual world events, Why has the REA exercised its statutory right to take a legal taking unfair advantage of the allowing participants to learn from the examples set by previous gen- holiday on Nov. 11? NJ Collective Bargaining Law erations of leaders and encourag- The simple answer is REA members are tired of the games the and dragging its feet ing them todevelo p a perspective Board of Education is playing at the bargaining table. We have intentionally. These tactics are damaging the collective and tenacity unique to upcoming generations of leaders. Throughout been meeting with the Board for 13 months but have not been bargaining process and demoralizing the staff. the forum, students will examine able to reach a fair agreement. Since the opening day of the how the U.S. plans for peace and prepares for crisis. Students will school year, REA members have met every obligation to your What are the points of disagreement? meet with leaders from key agen- children and the school district. No child, administrator, Basically the problem is simple: REA members receive far less cies and institutions. parent, activity, or organization has been inconvenienced ... compensation than our colleagues in districts right next door. except for REA and its members. The Board refuses to accept this reality. Not only does the Board Moran to be refuse to offer us comparable compensation as our colleagues in What is the problem with negotiations? neighboring districts, it also wants us to diminish our health inducted into For the last five (5) contracts the Rutherford Boards of care coverage. In addition, the Board refuses to agree to honor society Education have dragged out bargaining and forced REA to reasonable terms and conditions of employment for our support return to work under expired contracts. We believe the Board is staff members, the lowest paid employees in the district. RUTHERFORD - Allyson Moran, i junior at William Paterson University majoring in computer science, will be inducted into the National Honor Society of Computing Science, Upsilon Pi Epsilon. the Gamma Chapter of NJ REA is serious about negotiating a fair contract. Please urge the (WPUNJ Chapter) on Thursday, REA is serious about decent compensation for all Nov. 13, in the Student Center at Rutherford Board of Education the university. This honor is members; fair working conditions for ail to stop dragging its feet and bestowed on Moran for her excel- lent academic achievement in the members; and fair benefits for all members. reach a fair contract with REA. field of computer science. Since its inception of WPUNJ/UPE Chapter in May 1988, only 92 student members I have been inducted. Moran resides in Rutherford and is a graduate of UNITED for a fair contract! Rutherford High School Class of 2000. Rutherford Education Association

-."•'»,-»..• • THURSDAY. NOVEMBE ,2003 Veterans Day observances ... Savino Real Estate. Inc. NORTH ARLINGTON - The d;i\ we pa\ respect t<> .ill veterans The above holidays will be List your home with us & get ready to move! Veterans of Foreign Wars i>1 Cain who served to defend our way ol commemorated at observances at Sass Post 4697 will observe IIIL- Let us .ill sel .1 JMMKJ example the Last Rutherford Veterans of Member of 3 Multiple 251 Ridge Road • Lyndhurst Veterans Day with a eercmony at h> attending the Lcremon> and foreign Wars. Memorial Post No. listing Services 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Nnv II. in show \our support ot out iroops " K174. Memorial Monuments in 201-438-3120 front ot the North Arlington [11 '.1 related note, the DAV Sesselmann Park, Carlton Avenue. s Carlton Hill Borough Mall Chapter - will n»nduct its month VIW Commander Cieorge l\ meeting during the same evening The public is cordially invited to Lewis will lead the agenda and uill in the ("orsi House mi Schuyler join and participate in the holiday OPEN HOUSE he joined by Commander Louis A\enue 111 North Arlington. commemorations. Belasco of the Alexander P Sto\er Cotnm.uider Christie will monilor SUNDAY, NOV. 9 Post U of tlie American Legion the huMiiess .t.jcmLi .ti X p in and Commander Michael Christie Rctreshments wil'l follow Rl THKRKORI) - The of the Disabled American \ eternas Rutherford Veterans Alliance will 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Chapter 2*< of South Bergen and K\N1 Rl 1HKKFOKD - The observe Veterans Day on Tuesday, Victorian Colonial West Hudson on the speaking pro \ asi K.'.VM.'tJ \eUTjns Alliance. Nov I I at 11 a.m. Members of the LYNDHURST yram. Mayor Russell Pitman will uh«^«' :IKMII(X'T" art1 the American alliance from Vf-W Post 227. REMODELLED COLONIAL speak on behall ot the N.T,nii:h I ,••-.,- \ ,:1.MK> Rijitin Post No American Legion Post 10'; and Beautifully, renovated three The observaiKe will include 0"\ .;.-.i:^ ••! r oreign W .Us American Legion Post 453 will So much charm! bedroom, 1 /2 bath home fea- coffee at 7 : ... IV»t No S l~4 and gather at the Rutherford Post Features eight rooms, one turing designer kitchen, chest- O:*-.- . \\ .11 \ *u't.in- Si Joseph .i m Masx in Queen >>! PCKC fc Office at 10:30 a.m. The public is and a half baths, lots of nut molding, Pella doors from IV*- \.- r+\ wil ..Miimemorate invited lo attend Church, and refreshments .it the wood, high ceilings, mod- dining room leading to large • ,1 holidays A brief ceremony will be con- post alter completion .-l the ^e:.- ern kitchen and baths, new deck, new windows, new sid- monies .it the borough h.ili Iuesdav No- ducted at each of the monuments in Lincoln Park dedicated lo those roof, huge walk-up attic and ing, new electric service, (Ommander lcwi> aj\ .«;» so much more! Join us! We -.nil h.ne h.i;v;v:- .i: N-:- SlIlKl.l who gave the supreme sacrifice in garage, fenced yard and so thc LIHIUII and .::;;-.^i !'. :- i. u.irs throughout history. 179 Columbia St. much more! Don't miss this Wood-Ridge $339,900 one!! Lions Club holds holiday fruit sale ASKING $329,900

Kl I MM Meadow lands Museum, the TOO NEW Rutheriord Blood Hank. Rutherford Kuihertt>rd I •• Library larjre prim hooks. 55 Kip FOR PHOTO its .tnnu.ii M, .:.•-. r"-. v ,»| pl.t*. I' (eniei and American Legion Post iluh is selhtii -' •*• £"i,:v uh Web HIM Buys Stale and Girls Slate naval oianj:^ • -• • - - - locally, and pave to the following hushel K-\ev ..V .. •;•*"" -.; statewide chanties: Camp Lyndhurst New Condo. Happiness. Camp ilehveied i> .-..-- . IV, i Just listed. Ultra-modern M.trcella.Diamond Spring Lodge, I loiula h; •... ( i : • • vale \* ill go to LYNDHURST unit on first floor features . I ..MI- Sight lund. ARC Work Center, Bye Bank of LR/DR combo, designer Cusl ot a -I ^ -. **•. , £• 11:1: •,-: cars. the New Jersey and Juvenile Diabetics 2 FAMILY l . >ns have been help- foundation. The club also gave eat-in kitchen, laundry Ii int 1 ^ 41) piek. - • > '.' '. ' 4 over 4 with finished base- tood certificates to needy families room, 2 BRs, den and 1 1/2 •rd urjiani/alions and ment with rooms, kitchen ,: .. hai Hies. Last sear. through the borough's Social baths. Hardwood floors, car- %\2. 4/5 hushel i»i .^i.-p;-- * • ** and bath. 2-car garage, fire- piecesi S22. 2/5 huw " . 1 nut':* uJ tor eye exams' and Services Department. peted BRs, C/A/C, full appli- 1 M) *s pieces) SI ; arc L* r«:-.n.- e> ej:las\cs tur needy For further details on the place, hardwood floors and ance package, two parking Lyndhurst ;::i>ri 1 children Thc> also Rutherford Lions Club, visit the inore! spaces. Walk to NJ and NY Orders can he sent - :.- .•*•:•,•(- : mi led ui the Rutherford Little club's Web site. Jr. Koolhall. the bus lines and train! Two Family payable to Kulhertord LAT. . .- NOW $369,900 $275,000 Three years young and custom built. Gorgeous home features large living room, formal DR, modern

SHERIFFS NOTICE cations and bkwprinU by the eat-in kitchen, three BRs ngs UC. c/o Francis X Bordugh Clerk upon proper SHERIFFS NOTICE nobce aid m non-renjndabto iuty and two baths on first and MJPfHKJH COURT inedNovembar fi 2UCW rrwnt a at of J50.Q0 K> covsr It w NEW Ot MfWJfRSrY cost of reproduction (Checks • HAN! i I'I 1H7IMI )N made payabla to Borough of second floor. HI H(,t M,OUNTV CartiUdi) Bids must be maoe FOR PHOTO (MK Kf I NO M< • • PUBLIC NOTICE on Slandanl Proposal Forms m Finished ground level n PI, II Pd SHERIf F'S NOTICE following vehicles were ihe manner dasignated herein SUlf RI(JfU.(XJHl Soried in lha town ol tast and required by the with summer kitchen, two Of NE W Jt-HStY *rfo<(l ami in possess**' of SpaaBcaiona, must ba endoaad LYNDHURST - LEGAL 3 AM<>M .nun** ii.it.- 'irwoni 1 HANCI U-i OlvT.K^, HIM tnwifiy i.timpany lor more in watad anMtopas, bearing the HI l«jf NI.OUNTY Irian (30} Ihirly days anil name and addraas of rxMet and FAMILY. Features spacious finished room and bath. (HX^KFT N<) F6O31O3 name of oroiact on th« outside i•.'••,:. --i i •Mi'.iitt ,\..ri,i Savmgs dct'ice with (he Abandoned addressed to Borough of and modern apartments. First Balcony off first floor, [l.(llk I SB n »l i *•!:••• 1.:i ' I J.ivM Carlstadt. Bargan County New ' .rmiti I I Al CMI Ailmi Wnl • Ml I'tiwif. I- .ii H jm M NK*S Towing Servcn i *i a cartload ctiaoX or bd bond second floor is a' 4'fbbVn and 3 A/C and heating units, two- n ras i.* not MM than Mn (10%) on Townhouse. Lovely, mod Mi-Hi".! *. MMIV. RuBwriorrt. NJO707O • *ni of Ina amount Hd. pnrvned room apartment. All separate vw said chack need not ba more car garage and much more. WVWGW318NE 0044« 7 than S20.Q00.OO. nor shal not l»- ern three-level townhouse BUICK lass »wi iSOO 00. and a oonaani utilities. Full basement and Current rent roll $4750. 1 G4NVMU0LM08:t96 7 of surety from a turety company Two bedrooms, 2 1/2 89 CADILLAC mrihoruad to transact buairwas m parking. Zoned Business - Don't miss this one! KitiCD H 59K4/S64S9 the SMa of New Janay m sum baths. Family room, C/A if (Wtjon SIHIH uf Ni-tv Couy 87 HONDA equal lo one hundred (100S,| Owner will convert to profes- N.W JOtSBV JHMCASWSHC036700 percanl of the amount bid. and 8fl HONDA Im delivered at the placa on or all appliances. Just listed! sional use Owner will also V A Ht' WiiAl ;>,ivKHis tiwtk F SB « Ixririre the rnur named atxM $629,900 [i.i'.M I.rtiilt. t»l al fORL) CLAIRE FOY. BOROUGH consider financing. Call for 1 f MDA J1 X6K*AZ2hO*2 CLERK MlMKCipallly rJi.ri'' AMriiliiw. 90 HONDH A Pubiwhed NuvMnber 6. 2003 details. Tl-yn,is AvtTiitH Uxinry H*Hi|wi. SLilt.ofr\J Fee $16 75 Sutmnnr InlBiesIs lit,my) Slrettl H Siren! Nn <"B Sunse DODGt $219,900 Avwiiw --Iwp (ii lymlhursl hnlifs .. i.l.iim $535,000 lllM.I Wilt I ,I«.1IV| S I. MO NOTICE i htwftlea |»ivili-<| i|

    I Notice is hereby given that settled bids will be rece*v«d by Si71f> MasolB/^iVtxy t< (i.utt in cash oi Ihe Mayor and Council of Ihe Borough of Carlstadt. Bergen tax s.ile L«nific-jito in ifie wmiuiil «h | it any I i* removed w "inly. New Jersey, for lha it' i 11'ill1, a . i.n'n - rj at Carlsladt loynthei with all and sniguiHi Ihe _. juah Han, 500 Mad.son rx|hts tibef l •Mill..', -,. „ F. rts v.,itr ngtits. hhtwiitts, [invitmjits. herodi forma of buls contact and tjond l J'H 7' '11 ll I'I is',iii's ,ind prntils Ilic laments and ci|ipur1ona Thu d [iinlils thereof and DESIGNATING BUS STOPS 1Ht, right. Idle iUNfcWtr aiATUatWl may b no expense pU'K unto Ihn s«id .,: •" Ihe iy. tiwii .ir> 1 he subject ordinance repeals by prospective Bidderlers* durin.. g »*• SU'iifl makes n sum of $12ti 530 12 wild i,twtui ( tin- I lta the ousting Sectio- *' business hours Bidders, upon 251 Ridge Road • Lyndhurst 201-438-3120 1 'I'H.mts it w3i an am request, will be rumished w*n a .11",, ol th« puntiasH INK*, IM itw copy of Ihe specifications and kirn ol Oriifwii Chwk ,« Cash hliwpnnts by the Engineer upon proper notice and a non-refund- srwH he s.W stiliptl lo l. , ,1 |ii,ni in . _. a regular meeting atta payment cosl of tSQ.Qp lo N 1 x covei the i ivsi of reproduction _ 0", irf tt* ixif( l if tlwt fvtayot and CouncS ol the •ii .iivi "su'.'r'V'iMhiW.K. (Chocks made payabla lo LYNDHURST - Three rooms, off-street parking $700 + util form ui i i-iir.cu iimi ,„ Cash rtugh of Rutherford in the NeQlla Engineering srt >IJ1II In tin- Mwritt ,.i Hru|...' is exptessed or !,• of Side tht- t f Begen New Jerse County •mphed .is S"*t Siit>tm1 to Associate* i FAds must be made Hn- Sin'iitl ri'st'ivi's tlw FXjhl to sMu-uiii or v.ilidily ol any liens -iiintif .id|i>ini) tins hale lioin lime lo .iml wio.imtM.MKws (in Ihe prop tfl k g p the manner designated herein LYNDHURST - Spacious four modem rooms on first floor. lirnn .is ptovKted My .K\ Hrty whKii istt>e subfnc l rn-ittw of regular meeting ol said Mayor and required by the JOE i G IHtLlA Ihi* >rtle Tins nulot. re further ,wt Vwtti tiy llw S/ienfl trf E^ivien Borough on Tueaday Novembm name and address of btdner and ."• .'itn i ,ii mxi ii ni name of proteci on the outside train and bus! $1,100 + util Tlie SrwifT reserves She rxjhl lo MARY P KRISTON addressed ki Mayor m Borough Ctert fcx! hy la T A ratiy oi tins ordnance may be JOtL wit) by obtained without cost between » a non-colu- LYNDHURST - House rental! Three bedroom house, with full SHERIFF'S NOTICE County fpservtt* the ngW to the hours til 8 30 am an.1 4 .Hi _ _ affidavit and a certified SUFf RIOHCOUH1 The Shenff p m at the office of the Bonxigh check or btd bond for not less basement (includes washer and dryer), driveway and yard. OF Nl W .11 RS[ > livuleil tiy law Clerh 176 Park Avenue than ten (1O\1 percent ot the LAW DIVISION JOEL G TRHLA Rutherford. New Jersey amount iwi provOed vtui cnec* Hi H(,F/N roUNl> SHERIFF Dated October 29 2003 need not Be more lhan Great neighborhood! $1500 + util [KX.:KE i NO Fyj^ooj 760477 Ruthertord. NJ S2000000, norshalnottMtoss .1 Ovl .Wl Nov 6 U Published Novembers 200.1 than $500 00. and a oonsent of SHERIFF'S NOTICE Fee Sin HM surety from a surely company SUFf.RIOR COURT authorized lo transact business m LYNDHURST - Ultra-modem five rooms in younger two family. Of NEWJERSIY lha Stale of New Jersey n a sum Writ ,i( I .H utMl (Xite 9*-2OO3 l"HANCER> [H\'iM,'N -QU»\ lo one hundred (100%) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND percent of the amount t»d. and Freshly painted. Washer/dryer and off-street parking included. Hill »\,.!i.h iv BERGEN COUNTY AND SUPPLEMENT THE DOCKET NO FJO.M/lW be detvered at the piece on or M.'\ .HlK-Owf.tlVH V.tl CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF before me hour named above Pnnceton NJ IJHM.1 Pelw«( vniiw i>l Ihe .ttxivw ^lalwl wil r North Arl.nqlon Plannmq "LAND USE PRO- and tbe non-coliuston affidavit Inc .ind Defendani tdua'do board for a Sile Plan f BTWir.1 El Als Crrt Affton Writ are attached to the Specific.at.ons copies of which loi s.ne .ii public venue J ihe ol Execution • ir\ ,ii !'"• .wvo.1 nKle to permrt RUTHERFORD -Modem studio on first floor. Heat included. Laundry $685 Wnt of Execution 274.7003 u MI be furnished on appfceabon ID theEngtfieer Hechensdi* m WUham \1 I Powers Jr townhouses at HJ Schuyler >3oard and me regulations 737 Slokes Rd PO Bii" 1066 Avenue ing to it The Contractor wiM comply with RUTHERFORD - Modem 3 1/2 room apartment. Heat included. Medtord NJ 0«tt5 A pubhc heanru will t« heKJ on The foregoing ordinance wa* all rules and regulations and Hv virtue of the abow s\Mci wni November 17 3bo.i at 800 P.M introduced at a iwguttf meeting orders pfomutgated by the State The property to iw s<*i is located to nMI directed and delivered I m the Borough Hall. 2nd Floor. of ttw Mayor and Count* of tie Treasurer pursuant to P L 1975, Coin operated laundry. Parking $850 in if,,- H ;!. til Ni..|i A'lin,jl,»• have levwd U(XKI and *JI n»(»»e .••i4Wrtjri<,i.«i NormArtngion. Borough ot Ruthertord in the c 127 . and wni al provawna of LUxmt> i>l fwgtm State ot Now for sale Hi public venup ,il 1h» at wtveh tme any persons nMjr- Counlv of Bergen. New Jersey maNJSA ii2-ittvougMi3 Sheriffs Office in the City ol esied in this appeal may be held October 58 2003 end vwB 4 and aM rules and regulations heard be further considered for final pranulgsMd mensunder the pro- RUTHERFORD - Modern four rooms. Central A/C and e Nort ji __y. r*jvemoei 14 2003 Frank W Jablonstu. Esqure paasage aflet pubtc hearnq al a vwonsof whrti are ncorporaM .t m Rliok » .)! one odock n> the .ifi.^iniu 49? Keamy Avanue regular meeting ol said Mayor henan by retarmt l"WntwisH»isiVL prevaAng tme Kaamy. NJ 07032 and Council to be held in th« washer/dryer included $1200 «• util Municipal Building m said 1 «SOft T hn rxopedy lo be **1 e localed 201-981-0740 ucpa N Altonwy for Apphcan Borogh on Tuesday November in the Township of Lyxttursl in Borough o 800pm Ihe County of Bergen Sute ol Pubhshed November 6 200 A 25 2003* NORTH ARLINGTON - Modem five rooms on first floor. Laundry iiiua! to ,i municipal tax New Jersey Fee 16 75 ..-.lYP KRISTON '.('.! ! .I. if. • Idly U' ,>!•»! 1 Stnse! i Sfreet No 372 Thomas Borougr: Clerk hook-ups and basement storage. Walk to Ridge Road $1,000 + util Avenue A copy ol thai onliianua may be Subteft lo In! no.triei JOOJ F3»ck *B7. Lot 17 01 PUBUC NOTICE obtained without cost between l Dimensions ot Lot 35 . 100 Notice s rteroby givan t«t a pu>> the houn of830am and 4 3 revt* Arlington. New Jersey lor Fee (10 50 approval of an application of EnCap Golf Hottngs. LLC for a LYNDHURST - Office space - heat included. First floor $600 issues and profits lh«.re,X an,1 Approved rejMjh(U_ also all ihe estate nghi utie rTunor subdivision on oroparties known as Bkx* 192. Lot 4 Bkx» mtanMt use. pnxwty •an nonce Mayor BamadetM P McPharson ctemand of the said detenatu 193. Loi 1. Block 194. Lot 1 NOTICE [shensbygiven that BtooV 195. Lot 1. Bloc* 197. Lot I hereby certify tm the toragomc LYNDHURST - Approximately 1,000 square feet, first floor, of m. lo end out of the same i«> Block 95. Lot 1. Btoc 9. Lot sealed bide w* be rvcerved by ordinance was passed by the sold K) pay end sab^ m me fxsl g 1 and Bioc* 198 Lots 1 2 and J. the Mayor and Council of the Mayor and Council of the place unto the w*«i plnintifi the issues i»n,i profits thereof, arid as shown on the Borough of BorogBoough of CarlstadCastadt Berg sum of 1306.61302 wrth ia*i,.i f Boouflh ol RutwfonJ at a maat- modem space $1,000 also all Hie estate, right lille. NLrti Artngion Tax Map, located County, New Jersey for th h3d Octob 282003 mli-cst use. property. cWn and MaryP K *nvii»j nl the said defendants DeiedOcW >' ITI hi .UN) out of the sarrw be Rumerford.NJ LYNDHURST - Prime Ridge Road location. 2,000 square feet, first floor is required at bme of sale Trie soW K' IVH and sat^ m me first Putitatwd Novamtwr 6 2(W3 property thai be sow subject to [<*acc ui'iii the s*d plaintiff irte all bens and encumbrances of w^^S.'64.771 13 with lawful with basement and C/A $2,000 record and the Sheriff malies no North Artngion The representations expressed or 20\ ol !(»• fiurcti*se pnee KI the the application is lo implied as to the existence farm ol ,-t.,iAM Check or Cash Btockigc. Lot 4 and amount, o vay y n raquiriM M tin* of sal* The Lot 1 to cnahi two new lots and and encumbrances on the prop- proparts thai tw sold suOpa to to coneoidate the remavwtg tots *fiK*i • the s.jtvyj malW of aH atn* .n\1 iHii-umbrances of mio one new lot for redevelop- Salvatore Corvino, A1A. CSR salsae This nobce is further ream »*• :i>> Shenfl makes no ment The applicant is seeking Aisociatil. PA. 139 ChaMxit »t Cdft l Sl leprBsem.'' etpressed or sutaect I nvnor subdMStin approval. atoOQ SkMt Nudey. NJ 07110 w> ba M« tor* impliad. as to lha evislence »ith any variances and wanwn T lila with th* Office of tha amount, or WMitt ot any liens that Ihe Board may detarrntna nit resenm lha nohi to and ancuntmn.« .» the prop- areroqurad erty wtah Ii Ina subpd "nwn of urn this sal* from time to Plans and other relsleti docu- as prowled by law this «a)a Ttw rv i, ,• ,$ tufiher Attention LMntUofdsl sutHd to Comflbos.il s.-»e as ments tor which approval is Jersey 07072 on Friday. NO FEE JOEL G TRELLA sal farth by tie Shanfl t >< F3ergen sought m the appacaaon are on UniajiJiM T JBB1 anil ma,Tin oft^aSarajBhOartL APPLICATIONS & SHERIFF tne in the otiice ot ihe examined at no expense by we'ro ranting apartments! 760455 Construction Official and are protpadtM brtlars dura tut- ngton RarewwBoanl TO LANDLORD Call us with all your rental needs I CREDIT CHECKS Oct 16 23 30, Nov The gfwnff rManasjhe nght l0 'ailable for inspection week ness hours 8 30 4 30 M-F PuWbhed I tovembar 6. 2o03 • mm Ala uta *om time to •ys between the •—- BKMBT. upon request w< ba lur- Fee USB ,11346 asprewtadbylaw. * K>400PM raned WEII copy of fia spacaV t THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2003 THE LEADER JED Directory Classifieds HOME IMPROVEMENTS PAINTING HELP WANTED

    BERGEN ESSEX CONTRACTORS Vinyl siding ANTHONY'S PAINTIV. Established 1960 (201) cleaning CARPET Maintenance School Bus Driver ^ JNOlEUM • TU.E No job too small Exterior Painting sales person to .issisl you in getting 'Mainenanx Approv, 4 5 hours per il;i\ using ' DnMc msuUed gbv. Any kind of repairs started. FREE ESTIMATES Aluminum 1 Any shape, size or Nt\le W S Carpentry. ELECTRICAL • Unlimited potential income. our vehicles. Musi have .i clean tin • One dav inMallatmi Masonry, Refinishing Power Sanding • The opportunity to work I'm one of ving record ('l)l.tcqM We v\ill

    Ftmando Tavarwx Dimensional roofs Power Washing New Jersey's largest real estate assist you in obtaining >oiu (1)1 il f-ree estimates installed. C«« 12011954^764 Wood & Masonry Surfaces On Time firms. needed, Excelk-nl opporlunily lo Fitlh iimtlatfit Tel (201)991-6744 Discounts for area •UMJ55 residents. can 201-939-2121 Electric Please call Catherine Murray. supplement your income. 201-438-4232 No Job Too Small Manager, al 20I-.W-.W), or lax Ideal tor retirees and housewives. your resume lo her attention: 201 W Fully Ins Please Call 201-998-4800 INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Lie #13042 MXS. A.TUriello&Son' WEICHERT REALTORS Home CLEANING PAINTING 201-368-7776 1271 Palerson Plank Rd. knprcwBmenls Powerwashing or 1-800-711-2193 Secaucus. NJ 07IN4 MARY'S • Addten&Alaralions Decks & Siding Refinished FOR SALE Wi|ma.s Phonal ALL CALLS Bqual Opportunity Employer THFArER PARlIf S •Kfchens-Basemerls Reasonable & Reliable RETURNED The Home & Office Professionals Call Any Time WITHIN Kavr site Si*gs WARKIIOl SK Baltmwns for sale in KISOKIS • Vinyl Replacement Will McGuire 10 MINUTES Ouler Selectors VWrtaws •Alqpaoffloon Holy Cross SI 1 coins Senior Citizens' Discount .V00 PM SHUT < 'eiiu'tery • Sted DoavGuOers h:(X) PM SMUT 201-955-2520 EXPRESS Dec. 'I (201)T&0357 North Arlington J \is experience required CHRISTMAS ELECTRIC I hill has inline on »« Rn • Plata hr •• Dtrtj Wot! AFFORDABLE Some heavy lilting Lie « 7174 2 forms Valid ID required stone room loi snow PAINTING & DECORATING name .ulililioii Residential Incentive Bonus RADIO CITY Too busy to Painting/Wallpaper IH(K) Bob's Office J.1O0 JKl.txi/hr. lull liin, clean? Free Estimates. Fury Insured Commercial Jan I 14 Cleaning ^ J&L > •ReliaWe.Experienced.Low Price" Industrial APPLY IN PKRSON 727 S VS (i7'«i l-'cb. s i.s Atwell $20-25 per visit Call me and I'll 201-998-8350-973-580-2129 Weds. I Iff (callcollectl CARIHHI:AN SIDING BobWm- Major credit Thurs ll/d leave year bouse CRIIISI- REMODELING owner operator cards accepted Belw K:W- U):.WAM Only spotless! Etcs ref- SPECIALISTS MR. GROUT 201-438-5755 erence and expe- CREATION/ GENERAL TRADING Apr I') 11 Insured & Lie 20I-4S6-5991 Make Old 888-702-8300 455 I6THSTRKKT IMI'I.KIAI rience, low rates. RESTORATION machinist's tool JO1-998-6236, Bathroom CARI.STADT. NJ 1)7(17: CUM s box loaded with Call Eliana Tiles Phone Calls/Agencies PROFESSIONAL many items, Mar. Ml (leaner 201-991-2325 Look New l-^qual (>ppty KmpUiyer ni/t KISOKIS At PAPER with referencei. PAINTINII And hundreds Mm. DIM. $1 ( coins HANGING Weekly Bi-weekly (201) of others items 201-W.V6S54 POWIR WASHING. N 725-8305 Make oiler. Jim 27 - Jul. 4 ^ Leave message. J 'Polfaa Cinderella INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Hairdresser POWER 2OI-4.W-6X5I 11 OK IDA \- Al Bartko will be the best TOM SoHd flfMpo f or cleaning/companion HAIIAMA Semi-retired. 'KATIE'S MAIDS^ iptHng«nd /housekeeper or CALL WASHING Barber CRUI.SI-; Let us do the clean- Tile grammar. ill JOMIUII pa|kl.ul\ \ 201-933-4300/ . 201-W4-62M. Ptaaatcall: GENNA TILE SMOKE PATIOS, 201-939-KM) I huervned? Mease AllotlliCiihoM- JoAnnBoookw t-all 212-144 2711 iiKludi'OivhcsliM PLUMBING Complete ALARMS SIDING 201-43M700 seats. Dinner. DRYWALL MASONRY Bathroom TrutisportiUion. (Joe &. Modernizing LIBERTY Taxes, and tip Ini Salesperson - Driver - Warehouse Home & ALARMS Callfor LEGALS Dinner. ^ \ hull & part-time positions available (LJ.W. Burns & No job loo "small" Sons Uil Co. CONCRETE-BRICK Office free in a retail furniture store. Individuals or loo "big" Since 1979 PORCHES - STEPS Cleaning Apply in person: Mace Bros. Furniture, SHERIFF'S NOTICE Fuel Oil SUPERIOR COURT or Groups 3517 estimate! Of Nf W H.MSf Y BRICK VENEER • Services 5I2 Kcarny Ave., Kcarny I.HANI.1 Hr ni/IMi IN (till for vtntr Emergency Larry Mraz HFRfir NI.'illNtY SIDEWALKS - PATIOS Call [Xx;Kf i NO f x**wn in/nnimtitiii • Boiler Replacement 973-703-5307 Bolwnnn I'ldinlill M '.!.,•„.ii- Technical iRFidinu ii • ,.• i Uefnndanndanl STUCCO ^201-997-5072/ TRAINING Harm Seamn Jr tl Alss Civil 201-WK-12AM • Water Heater Specialist Action Wnln(FJiiK.i(fK Replacement WALLS - DECKS TUTORIN electronic security KAMOC FOR RENT Wnt of E»w uimri MT.' • Boiler Repair FREE ESTIMATES 406li|H»'»-J'»i)rt^'.iiitf I 201-796-2333 By virtue ot the atxivfl -J-I'*1 f (Oil. Uas) r •vril to ma directed and dotiv CALL MAM Lawn maintenance b LEGALS • Drain Cleaning Mills ^ Kearny until I IM j* IfWMiJ IJ|MH^ jirW >vifi ANYTIME .i( ttm StierrfTs OrA(« in "«• City James W. Barns II Call for FREE Trimming One bedroom apartment with modern of rlAckerwack r v. 201-998-3687 Drywall (r.Jn, Novomher ' ,''J*J ( NJ Plumbing first half hour! kitchen, self-cleaning oven and dishwash- SUU r Mulch and lop soil f» NEW JF» ifc¥ Lie # 7O2U Sheetrocking (minimum WANTED er, vanity bath, large closets, free parking. (.MANl.r I/YOI/ISION including any im[iri Hr Hfif N'.rjlJNTY To advertise with one hour lesion) Free estimates Available November I, rent $825 plus lying and being i B»rg» l"X/,Kt I N(J f iflM'Kj) Taping TO BUY County. N«w J&nm ttm( ').." <•'(' "i NJ and Hy*i tt AJs ' u* AIIKJI. Wrtl can »i-310-516l dascrtwi M Uii s Bi(x* 82, of r/t *eujt«ii> Coating discount "\fVntofF_M»cijli>in W11/2003 to Last Midland Apartments adheres to the RuthertofO f*niKj FTKXB fmrtujj I I ' ' .•« i r-,il • ,, ,.) • ,l.,,| ,.»<] • Fully Insured • 201-997-0569 / I.if t.«r, [„ ',W>,'f)l advanced principal of equal housing opportunity. KXilNNINij at n point in Iho I'.!'.,.,,(,.,.., NJO/OM nothweatwr, Insrf Mtgr i 3tro« By .•('••• of the abova ttitlcd Call (50 l«tel *idei iliiiarl *oulh Miit to me * by 1 Slfeet Kmg The Leader Heat, hot water Nasresl crot* itraat Exton Splashes. Sheet Rock. Wonder Board. 1-800- 4 AUno MkJ nrjrtrrwMwty II- Tutor* HW Firs, AC uniu. and parking space .-y HtahSfrMt, north 42 • k-j/* AMTUI Carpentry. Replacement Window*. Etc. garage, bsmt strg. 41 S SO f« (« Situated at a port on (ha aa* 201-451-6228 4644671 Call included. tm point or place nt bag**™ edy KMne of Chaatnut SlraM Small Engines W/hk-up. V, Blk NY Toga«W with all ..- •: unaular dtstanc* apprrMvnaWy 206 (Ml Oat atartad now. Blocks to train tha riohu. i.tief.i»i i.--.]*y«n noriharty from it* miertacliim Good Rase. 1-073- 201-438-8700 Trans, I /j mo. sec, heiaJri^rrvarn* and Hppute with tri« northarly »id«lin* fl( station. nanoN tharvunio belong™ w EdDwEdDnAwu Lyndhunt,NJ 2DM3M761 $1550 mo. + mil, n anywtae eppert*r>mg anrTffiB Togathar wWi »U and tineuia/ 425-1538 Please call call: rwtt HUM and prnta thererrf Windows/Doors/Telephone 1 bath, top floor •act lo ail liana and encum- Frank's ULTIMATE GUTTERS of 2 family house. branc«t of record and Ihe Sheriff rr ^^ « nqulw) at Irn* of Mtft Custom Shade Co. Wiring Available Th« proparV tfMi to MM tufr. to the •mtence amount, or iecl lo alt hant and «ncumv pfejtrd and Son Shade* Gutter Cleaning & Repairs immediately. Near i/aktty o» any len« and encum- brancet of record and U,e Custom Draperies branoaa on (ha proparty tttacTi Seamless Gutters transportation. a r« ubaKl maOar ofro Hl a VertKjk • Radiator Coven Pool Opening A Closing Thit note* * IWher mJ^KHo WOTiWS-1111 Cats accepted. ComMona o( Sa» n aat !»- : Re-Roof & Repairs Lrjthe ShanB o( B«u* > County ^BRSr*'' IH iil)mlM4M & $l,050/mo. Call I hwpy tartly tial t» fc ing onwianca was pMaajtf oy Ktjoum thts ut* from writ to 201-392-3939. tha Mayor and Council of the Bn» aa prodded by ** -Free Shop Al Home* HANDYMAN Borough of Rultwrfofd at a Lifetime Covers Weicbert Realtors ——« haw OdObm 26.2003 (ame Botdonaro .:«•:- oddjobt * ' *daf*

    Around the house? Residential, Commercial Mwarrtw 8,2003 No job too small. Free Estimates 25th YEAR! Interior house 7 Day Service painting A fixing up. Classified ads must be received no later than Friday at noon. Serving All of Very neat A clean 4 priced right! 1-866-334-8837 CtlFre. Mail, email or fax (201-438-9022) the information to North Jersey 201-681-9636 The Leader Newspapers, 251 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071. THE LEADER THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2003 RRD kids' activities RLTHERFORD - The skate rentals and lunch. Bus leaves Holly' - The Humane Rutherford Recreation Department from Memorial Field parking lot at will sponsor ihc following trips 8:30 a.m. and returns at 3:30 p.m. Society of Bergen County is during the Nov. 6*7 school closing: Both trips will he chaperoned b\ searching for a home for • Rexplex - Thursday. Nov. 6 Lori of the recreation department. "Holly," a 6-year-old for children in grades 5-8. Cost ot • Come Fly With L's - Frida>. Wheaton Terrier mix. Very S25 includes use of all sports areas, Nov. 7 for children in grades 3-5. friendly, housebroken and skate park area. 11/2 hours of Participants will make a Canarsie up to date on shots, she is unlimited rides. 15 game tokens Flying Model Airplane in this and lunch. Bus leases from workshop which will he held from being given up because she Memorial Park parking lot at 8:30 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tamhlvn does not get along well with a.m. and returns at 3:30 p.m. Field Civic Center. Lunch is the other pets in the house- • Bowling/Skating - Fnda\. included hold - she would be a won- No\. 7 for children in grades 5-K. For more information, call the derful pet for anyone who Cost ot S2D includes two games of recreation department at 201-460- has no others. For informa- howling and shoes at Bowler Cit\ 3015 or log on to the Web site at and a three-hour skate session. www rulhertord-nj com. tion, contact the HSBC, 221 Stuyvesant Ave.. Lyndhurst, Food, volunteers needed 201-896-9300.

    ARKA - The Salvalion Arm> ol to the red kettles tund more than Photos by JoAnn Merklinghaus Kcarn) is in desperate need of IIHKI seasonal assistance such as hot Gemma, dressed in Harley hat and jacket - tor the needy. Anyone would like meals, warm clothing and small Congratulations to Gemma for winning the first place prize in lo help ean drop off donations at lo\s lor children Proceeds Irom the large dog category. Gemma is an Italian Hound Dog with 44' Chestnut Si., Kcarm Meals in the kettles are used 365 days a \e.ir a true flair for fashion! cans are the hcsl type ot IIKKI to be tor Army services such as \ru utili/ed The office is open soup kitchens, food, clothin Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to >outh and senior programs 4 p.m. Individuals, school group The Salvation Army's annual churches, service organizations and red kettle campaign will heyin cluhs are welcome to call Trie mid-N'o\ ember. Volunteers are Pellegrini at divisional headqua desper.itel\ needed tor tour hour lers. 908X51 K227. lor turth shitts at numerous locations information throughout New Jersey. Donations

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    Cheech - Congratulations to Cheech for winning the first F«*t«ri*f: place prize in the small dog category. Cheech is a mini schnauzer with a hip-hop sense of style! LITTLE ANTHONY AND THE IMPERIALS Decorate wreaths, trees -Tiari M Mr PHtaW Ttan U Uf -Gain! Oat of My HuT Ut I Ml Kl OKI* Beautiful. Most Creative and Best Applications arc now available loi Use ot Theme lor both wreaihs and BOBBYRYDELL ihc ninth SS Kip Centei kslival ol tiees •WiU DM" TFori« Him" Trees and Wreaths As part of the Trees and wreaths will be exhib- -W. CM I.M" "Vol..t" A UVE M0NSTERRIFIC EVENT! Rutherford Holul.u lesiiv.il wcl ited throughout the building until •ri i I swoo w Dftys NOV. 18-23 coming Santa lo Rulherford, the Saturday. Dec. 13, when they will annual displ.n highlights crealiviiv be rallied oil to benefit the center 6ENE(HANDLER on the pan ol individuals, or^um Tickets will be available during -MwdEwT /alions and business paiticipants. open hours and at special events "Gioovy Sit«tt»«- NOV. 25-30 Trees and wreaths are furnished such as the Rotary/Kip Holiday hy Kip Center, and the wreaths, Breakfast Bullet on Sunday. Nov. either 24 inch or %b inch, are now 23, 8:30 a.m. lo noon, and at the KENNY VANCE m |SAVE $5 ON WEEKDAY TICKETS hoinj: distributed I rees. including Victorian Tea on Saturday. Nov. Use coda "DOI" by phone or online to red ll»K»r or table top M/C. will be dec- 29 at 3 p.m. THEPLANOTONES orated at the center on Monday. For further information, call the Buy tickets at www.ticketmas?-''.com Nov. I 7. hetwt p.m. and 9 center at 201-460-1600 or Virginia tkketmiKter Ticket Centers, Arena Box Office or ca p.m. Marass at 201-939-8782. EHILSTUCCHIO (631) I«e 9000, (301) 507-8900, (212) 307-7171 Judging will tollnw tor Most IMS) 454-3388, (609) 520-8383 MI THE CLASSICS For Infcxmafcon coll |5I6| 794 9300 Naiiou Coliieum |2011 935 3900 Conl.nm.lol Airlin.i Ar.na ICHS holds tricky tray Group* |516| 794 9303 Nm |201) 4oO 4370 Contin«nlal Ajrlin« Art ARKA - Immaculate Ticket price is $7. which TICKET PRICES: $60K»..

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