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LOOK INSIDE Dining Guide PageB6 Established 1894 www.LcaderNt'wspopers.iiot Thursday, August 5 2010 PARENTS SAY 'YES' IN LYNDHURST Old EnCap District mav OK By Susan C. Moeller — would be purchased vey, with a recorded message property SENIOR REPORTER separately by parents, explained explaining the and pant Tracey Stellato, superintendent requirement and asking people LYNDHURST — Lyndhurst's of schools for Lyndhurst. Any to vote, was dialed into every public school students may get style that meets existing public school household. ready for a new look this fall: uniforms. code requirements would be The system was designed to And, a lot of families are happy acceptable. exclude multiple responses, about the development. Initial estimates indicate that allowing only one vote per fam- A phone survey conducted the would not be pricey. ily, Stellato said. next steps by the district indicates that a "Items are extremely reason- A total of 1,308 votes were majority of parents are in favor able," Stellato said. "Some as tallied. Of those, 983 people ByJohnSohes of a policy that would require low as $2.95." were in favor of the EDITOR IN CHIEF their children to wear a blue Parents were the impetus for policy, 325 were not, according with beige or khaki the uniform discussion. A com- to Stellato. LYNDHURST — The colored pants, shorts or "" mittee was formed to research With those results in hand, New Meadowlands when they attend school each the uniform option after two or Stellato said that she would Commission, which has zoning day. three people asked the board to contact board members; then authority over the wetlands in Shirts would be purchased look into it a couple of months the area, moved a step closer through the district, but the bot- ago, Stellato explained. Please see UNIFORMS on to revamping the properties tom half of the outfit — pants or Most recently, a phone sur- PageA6 in Lyndhurst, Rutherford, North Arlington and Kearny once overseen by EnCap Golf Holdings, LLC, the failed golf course developer. At its Wednesday, July 28 meeting, the NJMC, with the With new technology... endorsement of Rutherford Mayor John Hipp who was in attendance, approved a motion to hold public meet- ings this fall on proposed land- use amendments for the con- troversial property. COMES NEW PROBLEMS The tract of land, broken into several parts, covers rough- ly 1,400 acres. Approximately 200 acres are commercially In light of local 'sexting' cases, new policies drafteddevelopable in Rutherford and By Andrew Segedin but the accusations involved invit- Lyndhurst. REPORTER ing two female students to a pri- The amendments, which vate pool party and allegedly offer- have not been made public The New Jersey School Boards ing them a beer while they were yet, were the result of several Association and local boards of there. He also called one of the public information sessions education are working out guide- students repeatedly on her cell the commission held last fall. lines to bring school policy up to phone, police said. Some of the potential land date with modern technology. A Lyndhurst resident, who uses gathered during those In the wake of incidents involv- served as a student-teacher in the public sessions include banks, ing alleged inappropriate student/ North Arlington School District, commercial recreation, com- teacher conduit across the nation was arrested in December 2009 for muter parking, hotels, offices, — including this year's high-pro- allegedly leaving sexually explicit a passenger rail station and res- file case in East Rutherford involv- voice messages on the cell phone taurants, among other choices. ing a 29-year-old math teacher of an underage female student. Once the commission gath- — schools are under pressure to The 21-year-old suspect, him- ers more public input, the define and enforce new regula- self only a few years older than the amendments will be sent to tions. Modern technologies such high school students he worked the Hackensack Meadowlands as e-mail, text messaging and with, was charged with endanger- Municipal Committee, com- social networking sites make the ing the welfare of a child. prised of mayors from the task all the more complicated. Saxton isn't calling for a crack- 14 districts that make up the 'This is sort of a new issue that down on social networking sites Meadowlands. The NJMC schools arc fating," said Michael such as ones that had teachers from would then vote to adopt the Yaple, public affairs officer of Florida, Colorado, Tennessee and land-use changes. the New Jersey School Boards Massachusetts fired or suspended Jim Kirkos, CEO of the Association. "It's new ground." for MySpace pages several years Meadowlands Regional Part of Yaple and the NJSBA's back. He is simply asking for a Chamber of Commerce, wel- job is to develop sample policies definitive line between educator's comed the NJMC's next step. and send them out to New Jersev personal and professional lives. "We got to get past the rem- school districts as a template for "What they do in their personal nants of that failed project that their own individual policies. life is their business," he said. "Just cast such a big shadow on the Many of the new suggested not here (in the classroom)." Meadowlands," he said. The guidelines arc fairly simple — no Citing a 2008 Washington commission, taking steps do "friending" students on social net- Post article describing many just that, and finally clean up working sites, no text messages Washington, D.C.-area teachers the property and turn it into not intended for an entire class, under fire for their MySpace or something productive from an club or team, and limiting cell Facebook pages, even though economic standpoint, is some- phone contact t<> school matters these teachers were in their 20s thing we welcome." only. Yaple, though, did indicate and/or fresh out of college, Yaple The NJMC will also upgrade, that there is always room for each admits that younger teachers are to the tune of $1 million, the board of education's interpreta- a reason why the need to set tech- facilty operated by the North tion and there are always excep- problem is that it has gone too far reportedly instructed a 16-year- nology guidelines is so important. Arlington/Lyndhurst Joint tions with certain rules for stu- where it's getting personal now." old female to "touch herself in Teachers who are new to the Sewer Meeting to process dents who may need additional "Gone too far" is perhaps the a sexual manner," according to professions grew up with Facebook leachate from the site. The guidance. best phrase to outline the recent the Bergen County Prosecutor's and text messaging," Yaple said. funds will be issued from a "I think that we've made it very cases in the local area that involved Office. "Some teachers fresh out of col- performance bond issued by clear with oui staff, we want them alleged inappropriate behavior Another East Rutherford teach- lege may not understand profes- American Home Assurance. to have a good relationship with between students and teachers. er — William Castle, who taught sional boundaries. They may have The date, times and loca- our students; we want them to Gianfranco Maucione, a former industrial arts at Faust School — inappropriate pictures or disclose tions of the upcoming pub- care," said Becton Regional High Becton teacher and soccer coach, lost his certification this year after inappropriate information on lic sessions will be announced School Superintendent Paul resigned earlier this year after allegations he endangered the their personal sites. That doesn't shortly. Saxton, acknowledging his school allegations of "sexting" a student. welfare of two students. None of Please see TEXT1NG on system's past incidents. "But the The text messages in question the charges were sexual in nature, Call John at 201-438-8700 PageA8

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The information below is compiled had allegedly made threatening of three construction excavator* from local police blotters, as that infor- phone calk to the department earlier were broken while they were parked mation is made available, and is not in the day. Fitzpatrick was held in jail, on Woods Court, near the former intended to give a full description of every with bail set at $5,000. EnCap Golf Holdings, LLC project criminal incident in the local ana. Police were notified Monday, Aug. 2. Fake prescriptions Attempted suicide Shoplifting CARLSTADT — Josephine CARLSTADT — A 48-year-old Viso, 38, of Carlstadt, was arrested WOOD-RIDGE *— A shoplifting male attempted to commit suicide Tuesday, July 27 by the Carlstadt incident at Maltese Pool and Spa Saturday, July 31 at approximately Police Department and turned over on Route 17 South was reported to 1:54 a.m. by slitting his wrists in front to detectives from Fort Lee, who had police Monday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. of his estranged girlfriend's Jefferson a warrant for Viso charging her with The owner of the store told police Providing All Types of insurance: Street residence. The man was trans- theft of a physician's prescription that he had teen an open box in ported to Hackensack University pad. Viso was released from Fort the store, then checked the security •usimu Insurance Medical Center for treatment. Later Lee after posting $1,000 bail. Viso camera. The tape allegedly showed We are fluent the same day, the girlfriend asked was arrested again Thursday, July 29, a man removing items from the box in Polish, Russian police for an emergency restraining this time on charges brought by the and putting them into his pants. & Spanish order against the man, but a restrain- Carlstadt Police Department after Information about the suspect was 'CMMenMArt • FM • dnMh ing order was not legally available. officers reportedly determined that obtained from a purchase he made * Giwf HMMI hnwiMi •UhtllHHIninn Viso had used the stolen prescrip- at the store. tion blanks on at least two occa- LYNDHURST — Paul Yousef, Disturbing behavior sions in an alleged attempt to obtain 21, of Rutherford, was arrested LYNDHURST — Jason Wiersma, Oxycodone at Walgreens. For the and charged with shoplifting after 32, of Lyndhurst, was arrested and Carlstadt incident, Viso was charged he allegedly took $35.83 worth of When you rued a good lawyer... charged with disorderly conduct with two counts of unlawful forgery merchandise from ShopRite on New Sunday, Aug. 1 at 1:28 a.m. Police of prescription blanks, two counts of York Avenue, Wednesday, July 28 ANTHONYJ.WPOSTA, were summoned to the 200 block uttering forged prescription blanks, at 8:04 p.m. Yousef was released on Certified by the Supreme Court two counts of unlawfully obtaining of Clinton Terrace on reports that summons. of NJ as a Civil Trial Attorney an individual was in the middle of a prescription legend drug and one LYNDHURST — An alleged shop- the road, screaming and yelling. count of unlawful possession of a lifter ran from the Rite Aid store on COUNSELLOR AT LAW ^j When they arrived, officers report- prescription legend drug. Bail was set Valley Brook Avenue Saturday, July Call today for a free phone consultation edly found Wiersma, who had abra- at $22,500. Viso posted the money via 31 at approximately 9:33 p.m. The sions to his face and a bloody nose. bond and was released. incident happened after a security Wiersma was eventually released on guard confronted the person — a 201-991-0067 summons. Loose pit bull white male, approximately 6 feet, 2 432 Ridge Rd., North Arlington, NJ LYNDHURST — Police were inches, medium build. The man ran www Jlipo«taUw.com called to the 200 block of Ridge CARLSTADT — The Carlstadt from the store, triggering the mer- Road Monday, Aug. 2 at 9:04 p.m. Police Department was called to chandise alarm. Professional Financial Services LTD fflH on reports of a person standing in assist the East Rutherford Police Live for Today, Plan for Tomorrow the road screaming. When officers Department in finding a loose pit Stolen items KA. • W» Unfair. • to Od*mdtomfag • *HuJfmA arrived, they reportedly observed bull, Friday, July 30 at 8:15 p.m. The William Fitzpatrick, 54, of New dog was caught in the area of Third LYNDHURST — Two motor vehi- Professional, Pwrsonal & Businws York City, in the roadway yelling. Street and Division Avenue. cles, a 2007 and a 2010 Infinity, were Income Tax Proporation Fitzpatrick was arrested and charged reported burglarized Saturday, July Contact our offic* for a consultation 201*991-1 with disorderly conduct. On the way 31 at 10:56 a.m. Both vehicles were lMProped Aye,, North Mngton, NJ to the police station in a squad car, Property damage parked at 601 Riverside Ave. and DcrMncaksineffpinccgm Fitzpatrick allegedly kicked the win- CARLSTADT — Police were noti- both had damaged driver's side door www.derMncertan)ocpaxoin dow of the vehicle. He was subse- fied that a resident's passenger side locks. An iPod was taken from one quently charged with criminal mis- rear tire had been slashed some time vehicle and a GPS the other. *. Boym.. NJ 07002 • 201-823-1030 chief. A charge of making terroristic between Saturday, July 31 at 11 p.m. Susan C. Moeller oral AcgwUJng Sm**» pro*id«d by Ooftn A, Cdonio. CPA threats was added to the list after and Sunday, Aug. 1 at 6 a.m. — All persons are presumed innocent police determined that Fitzpatrick LYNDHURST — The windows until proved otherwise. LAW OFFICE OF DONNA J. DORGAN, LLC. 45 Essex Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 (201) 488-2100 Wellington field may be renovated www.Dorganlegal.com By Ray Smith overlap. Smith and other Personal & Professional Representation REPORTER members of the board of education are spending Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, WALLINGTON — Since time visiting other fields in Wills, Living Wills, Powers-qf-Attomey, 1967, Wellington High the area that have an over- Expungement of Criminal Records. Schools athletic field has, lap and a transition from N -Credit Cards Accepted- for the most part, avoided field turf to natural grass to major renovations. If the see how feasible an idea this local board of education would be for Wallington. ACCUPRESSURE THERAPY and borough council can Albert Pecora, An Ancient Oriental Practice successfully work together, Wallington's superinten- WE CAN HELP REDUCE PAIN AND RELIEVE SORENESS that could soon change. dent, sees other benefits The board of education of shelling out the money TIRED? and council are currently now in order to improve the working side by side to facilities. FATIGUED? revamp the maligned ath- "Maintenance costs letic facility into an updated would go way down because WE CAN HELP! field, complete with turf. As there's no irrigation or Alt massages given by Therapist John Hmang with most expensive issues mowing," Pecora said. Nationally Certified In \ plaguing communities Smith does not see the Therapeutic Massage And Bodywork > across the nation, this reno- proposed update to the field AUGUST SPECIAL: vation is currently hitting as a matter of Wallington $50.00/hour some speed bumps along PHOTO BY RAY SMITH compeu'ng with other towns, reg380.00/honr the wav. Wallington High School's athletic field may be revamped, thanks but rather as a "health and The Wailing ton Board to negotiations between the local board of education and borough siifety issue." lFTCERTlFC of Education received a council. According to Smith, the 201-615- grant that would provide soccer teams have done well lgUnion Ai the project with $550,000 to in the past few years, but (Ne# China Ii enhance the athletic com- Wallington is once again approve the project because were forced to play on the plex. But when surplus fund- in possession of the grant; the borough is waiting for road in the playoffs because ing was cut from Trenton. meaning $550,000 is avail- the price of the project to the Wallington field is over- Wallington was unable to able to enhance the bor- decrease. used. complete the initial project ough's athletic facilities. "The mayor and coun- In the end, Pecora knows The DOJO within the time frame of the The project initially went cil then said that they had that money will be the main SMMlDn grant, according to Board out fot bid and came back ,i $130,000 grant," Smith factor in deciding wheth- Trustee Joseph Smith. The with a price tag of rough- said. "Thev asked us to go er or not the borough can grant was pulled away from ly $1.5 million foi a bare back and look at the price afford the refurbishing, Wallington .din deadlines bones overhaul of the field of doing just the football "'We were very close to ft were not met. around four months ago, field." having this done but we got After some financial according to Smith. According to the num- hit pretty hard by the gov- hardships, the board wrote Since that time, the bers provided by Smith, ernor," Pecora said. "We've "I don't aloeys listen A letter to (he county, hop- mayor, council and board of Wallington currently has asked the town to come in to my HOB & Dad but ing that the giant could be education have been work- around S6H0,000 in grant and help us." I always listen to returned, ing together to zero in on money available to improve Pecora said he is opti- my Martial Arts Teacher "It appears out money is the appropriate price for the field. mistic that the deal will get Thank Ooodnasi they not lost," Smith s.nd. "We the project. If only the football field done, but "when it's all said say the same things!" went back to the mayor and At the July 22 borough is renovated, there will have- and done, it will be a matter council because we believe council meeting, it was to be a transition in the of dollars and cents." TheDOJO.org (201)933-3050 this project is valuable to announced that the govern- outfield of the baseball dia- 52 Park Avanu* RUTHERFORD the town." ing body was not vet reach to mond because the two fields Call Ray at ^<)1-438-H7OO GUARANTEE Turning Age 65? in youi oid 10k, 14k, ttk Gold for the Absolute Call for your Host Price Around!! 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By Susan C. Moeller Natural Natural N*tor»l SENIOR REPORTER added. Amlth Awlsh Amiih "The investment that the county made Country Country Cowrtry RUTHERFORD — Rutherford's in its own property has been a good one," Klrby Towatoei tntn Williams Center Plaza and the exterior McPherson said, adding that the Williams Cutumber Snath stairway into the building's cinema complex Center is on better financial footing than are getting a long awaited makeover this ever, and the county is beginning to see summer. some return on its investment in the build- The entryways are obviously under con- ing. struction, but the theater remains open for The county project should be completed moviegoers, and the borough's farmers' by August, Hensley added. market is still taking place as scheduled, The borough's portion of the project — with vendors squeezing into the space avail- updating electrical systems under the plaza able. and replacing the brick-pavers that distin- Both Bergen County, which owns the guish the area — should be completed building, and the Borough of Rutherford, within three weeks, weather permitting, which owns the brick-paved plaza, have according to Rutherford Mayor John Hipp. renovation projects underway. The project is being funded entirely by The spiral staircase leading down into a grant from Bergen County, and it is esti- the theater area is the last of several coun- mated to cost roughly $100,000, according ty-funded improvements at the Williams to Hipp. Center, according to Sheri Hensley, direc- Additional improvements were originally tor of communications for Bergen County. planned for the plaza, Hipp said. But, after Since 2004, the county has invested he took office, the plans were scaled back WELCOME TO THE NEW almost $3 million into physical improve- so that the borough would not have to pay ments at the center, among them replacing anything out of pocket, Hipp added. the roof and the HVAC system, Hensley The project's end can't come fast enough wrote in an e-mail to The Leader. The newfor Robin Reenstra-Bryant, manager of the exterior stairway has a price tag of approxi- Rutherford Downtown Partnership, which TOTAL CUTS mately $250,000. coordinates the farmers' market and Labor Remodeling the stairway will give people Day Street Fair. She pressed the council for a clearer view of the Williams Center, and an end date to the project during the July «^^^ W Barber/Salon make the building look better, said county 13 meeting of the governing body. Freeholder Bernadette McPherson. "Space is at an extreme premium there," But, the project is more than simply a she said of the farmers' market. And, cosmetic fix. the Labor Day Street vendors need to be The stairwell wall needed repairs, said assigned to their spots. Joseph DeFazio, president of the board of DeFazio apologized for the inconve- trustees for the Williams Center. nience caused to patrons. But, he noted, And that repair presented an opportu- construction projects have to be done when nity to update the architecture of the old the weather is convenient. stairway. A new railing, custom-made to fit the circular stairway, is on order, DeFazio Call Susan at 2O1-+S8-87OO

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By Chris Neidenberg Works Superintendent Alan 36 Ridge Road • North Arlington • 201-998-5036 DOT divisions ultimately department got the job Mon. Wed. tliurs. I'ri. 10am-(ipm - Sal. K)am-5pm - Closed Tues. & Sun. REPORTER led to the department's DeRosa were not initially done and their efforts shelving the project to a aware that the project was are appreciated," he said. EAST RUTHERFORD later time. finished. "And I'm sure Councilman — In a development that She explained then that "I was very surprised to Lahullier worked very hard This Firm And Its Predecessors at least caugh t some bor- some workers did not know suddenly see the guardrail in trying to get it finished. It Have Been In Practice In Rutherford ough officials "off-guard," the department had already there myself," DeRosa stated turned out to be a matter of For Over 70 Years the state moved recently to scheduled a highway widen- in an e-mail. scheduling." finally erect an approximate ing project near the site that Cassella and Lahullier Yet DeRosa's comments Concentrating In: 800-foot long guardrail spring. only learned of completion indeed suggested there was Personal Injury • Accident. parallel to Riggin Field, off McCrory added the sit- upon being contacted by a lack of communication, & Fall Cam • Wrongful Death Route 17 South, ending a uation required the DOT The Leader. such as on the borough's Friedman frustrating delay lasting well to incorporate the guard- In a phone interview, desire to install an interim over two years. rail initiative — originally Cassella still expressed some barrier. Estate Planning Kates "According to one of estimated to cost $40,000 frustration with the depart- "We never did get to Estate Administration our engineers, the guide — into the bigger widening ment's conduct. install the temporary guard- Wills & Trusts Pearlman aid rail was installed Thursday project. The DOT then led "If indeed the guardrail rail because we could not get evening (July 22) at Route borough officials to believe is up, I'm just happv to see permission from the DOT," Divorce • Pre-Nuptial/Cohabitatkm FitzgeraM,PA 17 and Riggin Field," Fran it would initiate the project it resolved," he said. "It pro- the superintendent stated. Real Estate Closings • Purchase & Sale McCrory, state Department that May — at the project's vides a needed extra level of "They said they would have of Businesses • General Litigation start. of Transportation spokes- protection for our children. to review plans first, which Harvey R. Pearlman 47 Orient Way woman, stated in an e-mail As it turned out, nothing I still think it took much too they never did — or at least Rutherford to The Lender. long." they never told us they did." & James Fitzgerald happened for another 26 are Certified By the months. New Jersey 07070 1 lei short statement ends In 2008, the mayor "Since a 13-foot section Supreme Court of New lersey a long journey that, accord- In a separate e-mail, expressed a desire to see the of the Route 17 shoulder ing to Councilman Jell rev department spokesman Tim task done before the start of was closed to through-traffic as Civil Trial Attorneys Lahullier, lasted about five Greeley explained recently Little League. during most of the project years. that a decision was made to "As it turned out, two ... there was no critical need It started alter a car post the guardrail near the Little League seasons passed to install any guide rail dur- accident, which resulted job's conclusion. before anvthing was ulti- ing that period," Greeley m-m-m when the driver somehow The massive undertak- mately done," Cassella said. wrote. lost control and crashed ing also entailed widening "The department is such a through a fence from (In- oilier lieu b\ intersections large bureaucracy, with too Call Chris at '2O1-4.SH-87O0 www.LeaderNewspapers.net state highwav. on Route 17 South, includ- many divisions. When you Foi tun.itch. no one on ing in Hasbrouck Heights. have such a needlessly large the field was hm t. "The guide rail in question bureaucracy, this is what can In addition to host- u;is added to our Route 17 happen." ing football and base- Bergen County Intersection Lahullier agreed the wait ball contests foi Hemv I\ Project," Greeley wrote. "At was excessive. Yet he did therford Memorial Becton Regional High that point, the timing of thank the DOT for finishing S< hoot. Riggin Field seives the guide rail installation the project. as a venue foi the F.ast needed to conform with the "This was trulv a group presents Rutherford 1 itile League pi oje< fs construction stag- effort, which also included and othei vouth re< realion ing effort, as outlined in Gary Viccaro, Alan DeRosa activities. I'.u i of the new the project's < onsti action and (state) Sen. Paul Sarlo baniei is light neai some conlr.H t dot umeiits. More (D-36)," he said. "It should little I eague sites. specifically, the staging not have taken over five I he issue i c( vw ,in placed t< >\vard the end of children's safety should the t oiiii .H \," he added. always be our first concern." Ai ih. nine, M(( roiv Yet Mavoi James Viccaro preferred not Id 1'h, mis 'in- Casselb. Lahulliei and dwelling on the past. rtw> n iv DepiU tnient of Public "The kev thing is, the Uniforms: Parents want them Continued from Page Al Parents' approval STRING H.HIn i sample policies from othei distrjc is \ polit s could be readv foi ihe board to 24% ((insidn in AiiLjihi. It the board det ides in nio\r torwaid ihe uniform letpiitenirnt No to/ unit Id be in pl.u <• by Scptembet, .u ihe ^t.irl THEORM uniforms of iIn- M hnnl \c,u. with enfortenieni in be-in in \o\enibci, Stetlato said. I mil 11 in*. li.i\ r ,u\\ .inLiges It ii s( huol From 60*s classics to current rock. dlMiuts ,ui(l [j.uillls. a((oldillg to SlelLilo I niloiius won'! iaise U'si stores. Iml ilie\ will help In It <•<• IC.M hri s li oni set \ ing ,is Join us for music & more l.tshinn ijoin r. pieM'iving then nine fni 76% SURVEY Of 1,308 .uiii.il tea< hing, And, m tough r< nnonin LYN0HURST PARENTS at the I lines, uniforms t ,iu take the pi cssui e i it I families to bus the Lm-si and gie.ncvi t.isli- lil.uK'i said, su there is no worry about Sesselman Park Bandshell KJIIS ii. help theii kids lit in. people ded.mug criminal affiliations with "I .m i not the un it oi in ,idv< x ate," Si el la I o theii (lothuitf. And, uniforms limit self- (oiinnurd. Bui, il pressed. sh< would U-.ui e\pi( ssiim We love wealing and gossiping tim.u (I ih<' unil« ii in lequii ement • IIXMII new trends, and expressing ourselves th So would P....nd of Kdtuation I'lesidenl in ,i positive \vav," Blanco wrote of herself onday, August 9 [.lines II< opci, who said ih.it he is Ir.tiling .iiid other students. "If we wear uniforms, [owatcl su('p"M D| ,i uniform poli<\. mil freedom of expression will be limited. "I think ,i .-.dl save mone\ foi parents," Blanco also doesn't think that uniforms said Hoopi i who has li\e children. "You will s.ivt- money because students will need don't have ''• worn about .ill the styles " non-uniform (lothes for the weekend. "We don i want this to be ,i stifling situ- Nationally, 11 percent of school districts ation. ' Steli.iio added. "1 don't know win i eijuircd uniforms in 2O()")-'20O6, accord- in i if oi ins gel sin h a b.ul rap when ihe\ are ing io ihe National ("enter for Education ,, pan oi evend.u life." St.tMsiu s. The number increased slightly The lequii'inen! oi a polo shirt .mil liom Hmy-'^OOO, when 12 percent of dis- jndi\i(Iua!)v pun hased punts is a very libei ,tl '] K is had a uniform requirement. poll< v she said. State law permits distiicts to require uni- Augelii ,i Rl.uif o, a rising senioi ;n forms, but gives specific guidance on how IAIKIIHUSI I ligh Si hool, disagrees. 1 nil..mis policies must be implemented, including a don i fust d< scn< a bad rap, the\ aie \i hor- provision that help be offered to economi- icndoii.s idea," Blanco wrote in a lettei to cally disadvantage^ students. the i-diloi of Ihe Under. 1 Midhiusl doesn't have a gang problem. Call Su.san at i20i-4.iH-H7(>o h Deputy clerk scolds NA Dem for 'unacceptable behavior" Mayor calls letter a partisan, inappropriate attack By John Sofas Massa said. "I realize the Antonicello is a con- EDITOHIN CHIEF author is a resident of the troversial figure in North borough and an active sup- Arlington. He was part of NORTH ARLINGTON porter of my Republican a recent public dispute — Deputy Bergen County opponents. That doesn't involving his backyard Clerk Joyce SanFilippo wrote give this individual the privi- fence, which was allegedly a two-page letter to North lege to use her position as a built too high and eventu-

Arlington Mayor Peter sounding board for manu- ally torched in an apparent An Iruirprmtrnl Artm-Proftilionat Innranct Attvicr Massa and the local govern- factured political rhetoric at act of arson. In a letter to Designed to Meet Your Needi Repreienting Miny Cotnpuiiei

ing body Wednesday, July 7, my expense. These kinds of the editor after the fence • Auto • Commercial Insur Homeowner* & Life Insu outlining a recent incident actions diminish the trans- incident, Antonicello wrote: Iftiiig Lasting CMnt Halations ougn Knowledge • Honetty

in the clerk's office involv- parency and objectivity of The issue of the height of I JUST BUYING INSURANCE ing Nicholas Antonicello, a an office designed to be the fence quite frankly has • Face to Face Personal Attention • Quick, Fair Claims Processing well-known Democrat in the above such foolishness. ... become politicized by indi- • You Know Who You're Dealing With. Were Not Some Anonymous 800 * Wn#n It Comet lo Iniunnc*. Oui Ptiiloiopny it SlmpH! borough, and his "unaccept- I'm calling upon (Donovan) viduals who oppose me in my The Bivitle:: CoMnot tl (ft* War met Fm Claims Hasnonaaand ttta aoVammga of i l

able behavior." to repudiate such politics on position as local Democratic mail bdolinOdol-ins.com The letter, which is on the job." Party leader. For the record, FAX 201.935.8802 official letterhead and was SanFilippo, whose party it should be noted that the obtained by The Leader, affiliation could not be veri- complaint filed was by the describes an alleged inci- fied, said "the letter speaks son of a former Republican dent in which Antonicello for itself." mayor. The zoning officer entered the Election Massa objected to the is also an active Republican Division of the Bergen letter's assertion that and hardly a friend to any Democrat. It is politics of • b» uirfac. and air County Clerk's Office in Antonicello is a borough * DWOnQIflQS TOT TnOVw fnOVrng TO Hackensack on June 29. the worst common denomi- TimJtnHBCaSHHtCB HMOm country employee, plus the mayor nator." Antonicello, treasurer of said the attacks against this • ptckagM »«ti odd ihipel and abas SERVING AU. POLAND, AS WCU. • «t»iaackfiack&', sneaAets/, clathinq/, andnoup, a/pie& outdoor movie// ferent form, which she told him could be acquired also in room 380," the letter con- • A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts • An Gallery- • AT&T Wireless • Babies "R" Us • Bob's Discount Furniture tinues. • Casual Male XL • Dress Barn • Game Stop • GNC • Haircutter in the Meadow • Harmon Meadow Antonicello then appar- Jewelry Exchange • HomeGoods • Kohl's • Marshalls • PetSmart • Pier 1 Imports • Raymour & ently remarked "nastily" Flanigan • Sam's Club • Sports Authority • T.J. Maxx • Toys "R" Us • Verizon Wireless • Wal-Mart that "you already told me that." The employee tried • Allstate Insurance • Bank of America • Chase Bank • E-Tek Computer Training • H & R Block to explain that he had asked • U.S. Post Office • Cleaners • Meadowlands School of Real Estate her two different questions but the answer was the same tlinc • Bazookas Sports Bar & Restaurant • Bonefish Grill • Cheeseburger in Paradise • Chili's • Chipotle for both. "He then made the unbe- Mexican Grill • Cosi • Houlihan's • Nikko Sushi & Bento • Olive Garden • Outback Steakhouse lievably rude comment to • Red Lobster • Starbucks • Stefanos Mediterranean Grille • Bagels Plus • Burger King • Dunkin her saying, 'Why don't you Donuts • Subway • TCBY • The Urban Plum • Press Coffee Bar • Opening Soon: Little Italy & get that puss off your face,' " the letter reads. "She wisely Tokyo Asian Hibachi Fusion ignored him and returned to her desk markedly upset play. • LA Fitness Signature Club • Travel Meadows • Meadowlands Exposition Center • Kerasotes by his behavior. He then ShowPlace 14 Theatres: 1-800-fandango (#1658) • 7 Hotels left the office slamming the glass door as he went." The letter from the clerk's office states that the employees "are not Movie here to be abused by Mr. Antonicello or anyone else In The Park when he is representing you (Massa) on your personal at Harmon Meadow political business." Finishing the letter "The Blind Side" was the following state- ment: "Please inform Mr. 8/13/10 • 8 pm Antonicello that when and Rain date 8/27/10 if he might return to any Bring your lawn chair or blanket. part of the Bergen County Free popcorn for kids courtesy of Clerk's Office in the future Kerasotes ShowPlace 14 Theatres. to conduct his personal busi- Free pizza for kids courtesy of ness, your personal business Cosi Restaurant (while supplies last). or on behalf of the Borough Movie will be outdoors in of North Arlington, should The Plaza Courtyard he display anything less than (near Houlihans) gentlemanly and appropri- ate behavior, security will be called, he will be escorted Harmon Meadow out of the building and with further actions taken." Secaucus, New Jersey harmonmeadow.com Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney was cc'd 201.348.4780 on the letter. Shops, Services, Hotels, Restaurants Antonicello, who is a 8c Kerasotes ShowPlace 14 Theatres volunteer member of the www.kerasotea.com North Arlington zoning board, told The Leader he Free Weekly Shuttle Service to Sc never received the letter and from Secaucus Transfer Station never spoke to SanFilippo. www.ezride.org "I don't know who she is," NJ Transit 1-800-626-RIDE he said. www.njtranrit.oom North Arlington Borough Administrator Terence Wall Rouce 3 West Service Road wrote to the clerk's office, to Mill Creek Drive. stating that the borough is Route i East Service Road to in receipt of the complaint Harmon Meadow Blvd Exit. and "please be advised that Mr. Antonicello is not an NJ Turnpike Co Exit 16E or 17. employee of the borough and in no way was repre- senting the municipality in his deliverance of said docu- mentation." Massa said he plans to meet with Bergen County A8 THEIEAPB* THURSDAY, AUGUST 3,2010 Texting: Facebook is blocked on computers in WaUington schools Continued from Beyond personal sites, believes all e-mails with stu- some issues schools have PogeAl schools must still monitor dents should be treated as dealt with Cor yean because rules for texting, e-mailing professional e-mails. you want positive relation- make them bad people — and personal student/ Any interaction out of the ships between students and but that isn't something stu- teacher interaction. classroom — a meal during teachers," said Yaple, noting dents should be able to see." "You're still 'Mr. Smith', a field trip or sports compe- the fine line every school Facebook, once a network not 'Jim'," said Saxton using tition for instance — should board will have to walk in specifically intended for col- a hypothetical example. be treated as a professional the coming months and lege students, has become "You can be very warm and meal. years — how to continue so common among high professional without trying Those principles run par- to promote positive, influ- school students in recent to make it special by using allel to the NJSBA's, which ential student/teacher rela- years that some school dis- your first name or things suggest all contact to be lim- tionships without crossing tricts, such as Wallington, like that." ited to school-issued e-mail the line from professional have actually blocked it on As a rule of thumb, accounts and phone lines to personal. all of its district's computers Saxton believes that all stu- and consist of class-related For Saxton, while those — citing their Acceptable dents should have the same business only. relationships are important, Use Policy. standard of communication, If, for some reason, the priorities must side with staff "Technology and the meaning that if a teacher or student contacts the teacher professionalism and stu- Internet are wonderful coach wants to provide a with a personal or confiden- dent safety. There's a line tools for learning," said personal e-mail address or tial matter, Yaple suggests there," Saxton said. "And if Wallington Superintendent cell phone number, he must that the teacher "carbon you want to work here you Albert Pecora. "But sites like provide it for the entire class copy" his or her response to have to respect it." that, they're just not appro- or team. the school's director. priate in anyway." Additionally, Saxton "It's difficult; there are Call Andrew at 401-218-3627

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any still know Frankie Muniz as a suc- However, needing back-up musicians to "We've been doing a lot actually," Brown Looking forward to its 10-date concert cessful actor, best known for his por- play gigs, he found himself in dire need of explained. "Frankie got done filming a stint, which includes a stop in Teaneck, the M trayal of the title character in the hit a drummer. movie in April, and as soon as he got back, band seems energized and excited about series "Malcolm in the Middle." However, After having some drummers fall we went into the studio and we recorded bringing its music on the road for fans. after leaving acting a few years ago to pur- through, Brown figured there was no point three songs, which are our first things that There is even talk of adding a few more sue his passion of professional car racing, in finding a bass player and other musicians we've done this year since Frankie joined. dates to the tour schedule. he has now taken on the real-life role of without a drummer. Just a few days short ... We just released the first one and we plan 'This is the first time people will have the fledgling rock star. of giving up on his project, he received a on releasing the second one and third one chance to see and hear us live," Muniz said. The Wood-Ridge native is part of You call from a mutual friend telling him about in the next few months. We also booked the "We are almost like a ghost band because Hang Up, a band based out of Phoenix that Muniz's drumming skills. tour. We are ready to go on the road and people haven't actually seen us do what we is creating quite the buzz and picking up Unlike other actors-turned-musicians support our new single (and) show people do. So people can actually come out to see steam in the short time the band members who seem to be missing musical chops, what we are all about and show them that us and experience the music live. They will have been together. Muniz showed promising talent. we actually know how to play live." be shocked." In an interview with The leader, Muniz, "Being absolutely and 110 percent com- When one listens to You Hang Up one As excited as all of the members are who is the drummer for the band, and pletely honest, I honestly wasn't worried can hear an eclectic variety of musical ele- about bringing their music out on the road, Aaron Brown, who wears the of song- about it," Brown explained. "He had a video ments that form the sound of the band. Muniz seems particularly excited about the writer, lead singer and guitarist, talked posted on his Myspace page of him playing So diverse and fused is their sound that approaching Aug. 23 concert in Teaneck — about You Hang Up and their future plans. the drums. It's not the clearest, most perfect the members themselves have a hard time a stop that will bring him back to his home To those who know Muniz, a New Jersey example of how he would be as a drummer. defining it, as each are influenced by a num- state. native who once lived in Wood-Ridge, his "But I'd actually been playing drums ber of genres. "My whole family still lives (in Wood- innate fascination with music has been evi- since I was 18. I've been playing drums for "It's really tough because we all have Ridge)," Muniz said. 'They are all coming dent since an early age. 11 years. ... And so when I saw the video I so many influences, all of us," Brown said. to hear the music and see us play live. I'm "I started playing the drums when I was knew that, technically, he had what it took "Our bass player has only played in hard- really looking forward to the show and see- 11 or 12 in my grandma's basement in to be able to play a song and actually be a core . He's only been in hardcore ing my family." Wood-Ridge," he said. "I was always a big fan really good drummer." metal bands. My brother is the other guitar of music and drumming. I always wanted to The band members have been busy late- player and he and I were in a couple of You Hang I'p will play Mexicali Live, 1409 be in a band — everyone growing up wants ly, recording some of their material, while punk rock bands back in the day. We have Queen Anne Road in Teaneck, Monday, Aug. to be a rock star, everyone wants to be in a Muniz juggled his drumming duties and a influences of Rancid ... Overcome, Living 23 at 10p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The All band — but it's hard to make that a reality. new film project (a return to acting after Sacrifice." Way and Meadowland will open the show. Those ... And now I'm in the band and I love it." taking a break for the past few years). Brown's brother, Chris, on guitar and interested in getting tickets (priced at $10) should You Hang Up started off as a hobby of Things seem to look bright for the band vocals, and good friend Henry Ebarb, in visit www. mexicalilwe. com. Brown's — a sort of solo project a few years members as they just released their debut charge of bass and vocals, round out the back. He wrote and recorded many songs. single "Losing Me" a couple of weeks ago. members of You Hang Up. Call Jennifer at 201-438-8700

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\ nor I Locals help Rebels go 11 -11, make playoffs By W. L Bill Allen, Jr. Jasinski became the squad's order to reap a post-season NEW JERSEY SPORT/ ACTION second slot slugger after play position ... and they did he, "Got more used to hit- just that, as the Rebels foiled LYNDHURST — While ting with wood," according Fair Lawn, 9-5, on July 20, Lyndhurst has always been to Lyndhurst manager Joe prior to scoring in the ninth something of a Mecca for Auteri. to waylay Wettwood, 4-9, on baseball at all levels, this On the year, Jasinski July 21 and then nuking the summer the town has been played in and started 22 of Nyack Yankees, 16-7, on July even more of a hotbed for the team's two dozen tilts. In 22. diamond doings, with the his 70 at-baU, the third base- In the double-elimina- Post 139 contingent finish- man recorded 18 safeties, tion playoffs, though, the ing second in the Bergen including four doubles and Rebels were quickly ousted County Legion League and a triple, en route to a .257 via a 2-12 loss to the Wyckoff ending the year in the state's batting average, with nine Raiders on July 24 and an lop 12. Plus, the Lyndhurst- runs scored, a team-topping 0-5 blanking from the Nyack American Little League club total of 15 runs batted in Indians on July 26. earned the State District 5 and five stolen bases in an This was something of a championship and the octet of swipe sorties. frustrating season," mused Lyndhurst Rebels garnered At Misericordia, Jasinski Rebels manager Auteri, a a berth in the NJABL play- had his team's third highest 1987 Saddle Brook High offs. BA at .370, with 23 RBIs, as grad. "I thought our pitch- Formerly based in Saddle he helped his college club ing was better than it was Brook, the recently relo- finish 21-18 overall. last year and we made it all cated Rebels completed A 2003 LHS grad who the way to the regionals in their North Jersey Amateur appeared in 15 games and Brooklyn last year. Baseball League (19-and- started six for the Rebels, "I mink the problem was over) regular season slate corner outfielder and sev- our hitting. We only got to at 11-11 and earned a post- enth slot slugger Csedrik led play three games during season play spot. the locals with a .391 batting the first three weeks of the Among the members average on eight hits in 23 season and we got off to a of the Rebels are three at-bats, with two doubles, a 1-5 start overall and we just Lyndhurst High grads: pair of RBIs and an octet of never really got in sync at Bubba Jasinski, Mickey runs recorded. the plate. Csedrik and Pat Auteri. Pat Auteri, a leadoff hit- "After that 1-5 start, we A member of the ter and second sacker, grad- did win 10 of our next 16 Lyndhurst High School uated from LHS in 1995. and we did get into die play- Class of 2008 who helped He played in and started 18 offs, but losing twice without the Golden Bears win the games for the Rebels and a playoff game win was dis- State Group 1 championship racked up 19 safeties in 67 appointing. during his senior season, at-bats, to go along with four "I guess, overall, though, Jasinski is currently a stu- doubles, 10 RBIs, a baker's we're in pretty good shape, dent/athlete at Misericordia dozen runs recorded and 11 we like playing at Matera College and is in his first steals in 11 theft trips. Field at we're really looking summer as a Rebel. Standing at 8-11 on the forward to next year." Originally hitting out of year, the locals -needed to the five hole for the Rebels, win their final three tilts in Call Bill at 973-783-9236

PHOTO BY Bill AllfN-NJ SPORT/ACTION Bubba Jasinski, a member of the Lyndhurst High SchooJ Class of 2008, helped ihe Lyndhurst Rebels of the NJABL finish the regular season at 11 -11 and earn a playoffs spot.

Post 139 ends at 16-7 By W. L Bill Allen, Jr. and Matt DeSimone. Nr W \Y RSr Y SP( >R I / A( Tit >\ A junior at LHS, Schneidenbach, a catcher, went 26*for-56 and had a LYNDHURST— High standards. batting average of .464, with nine When a team lias ven high stan- doubles, one triple, one home run, dards, nothing less than the best is 11 runs stored and IS driven in as usually good enough and sue h seems the c lub's cleanup clubber. Ki be the case with the Lvndhurst Anderson, who graduated from Post 139 American I-egion Baseball Hash] out k Heights High in June. League contingent. was a utility playei who went 17-for- While mam programs would level 17 i.'MYJ. HA), with five runs record- in the rhapsoth of finishing in the ed and 1 1 RHIs to his credit in the stale's top 12, as the locals did this tegular season. season, lor the Summer Bears, that Both Schneidenbach and showing was just not good enough Anderson also hit well in the District and has left them looking to even 2 Tournament, with the former bettei times next year. going !2-for-20, with five doubles In the regular season. Post 139 and a quintet of RHIs and the latter went 1 !-."> overall, with a 13-5 mark in going seven-foi-17, with five runs the Bergen County League loop and batted in during those four fracases. a runnel-up finish to onlv Waldwick A junior at Wallingion High and in ihe H( standings. a righiheldei who hit out of the Alter ihe counrv playoffs were three hole, Sullivan averaged .339, *.( tapped (Ins ve.if due t<» < ontroversv with a paii of two-base hits, a trio of and dissension, Post 13. on |ul\ 18. However, on steals in a septet of attempts. Juh 2", ]>,,si ];',!» was toiled by even- A 2009 LHS grad, Flora is a right- tual disiriii c hampioii Remington, handed pitcher who played first or 11-11. before being eliminated, (>3, third base when not on the hill. b\ Denville in the District 2 runner- Baiting fifth, Flora went 20-for-61 up inssle (.328), with 2o tuns baited in. 14 "\eah. top !'_' is nit e, bm oui goal, stored, two round-trip ticket blasts always, is to make ii to ihe state finals and foui stolen bases in .i half-dozen ,iiul to < ompeie loi a state < hainpi- theft trips. onship." leniinded veteran Post 139 On the mound, he went 3-2, with mauagei |< ff Kadigan, ,i member of a 2.37 earned run average and 4K ihe Lvndhuisi High School Class of strikeouts in 38 innings pitched. 1W(>. (ion/ale/, a 2009 graduate of "We have high standards and it Saint Man High School and also a was disappointing to win oui first right-handed hurler, went 5-3 with two distui is games and to have put two saves, a 2.74 ERA and 68 K's in aiirselve.s in ,i ven good position, 53 frames of work, onh to go on to lose oni next two Rutherford resident DeSimone, and nol in.ike it to the nexl level," a member of the Saint Peter's Prep he expounded. Class of 2010, went 4-1, with a 2.13 Among ihe team's slats leaders this KRA and three dozen K's in 30 season were David Schneidenbuch, innings pitched. Zac Anderson, Chris Sullivan, Mike Daten.t, (.leim Flora, C.J. (.on/ale/. l Bill at !)7H-7H."1-9'2.S<>

PHOTO BY BILL ALLEN-NJ SPORT/ACTION Among the members of trie Lyndhurst Post 1 39 American Legion Baseball League contin- gent are Glenn Flora, left, a member of fhe LHS Class of 2009, Rob Segro, right, a 2010 Rutherford High olum, and Kidane Rutty, a sophomore at Saint Mary. • THURSDAY, AUGUST 5,20)6 THE LEADER B3 THE LEADING OPINION DUELING EDITORIALS SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT TO THE EDITOR: Uniforms = good I am writing in reference to the recent articles regarding eight new police officers hired in preparation for Xanadu. Uniforms = bod First, it should be pointed out that PRO: CON: all reports indicated the necessity for a School uniforms are School districts should greater number. The East Rutherford a great idea because they not take away a unique form Mayor and Council chose to move eliminate stress from fami- of expression from young, slowly and carefully before further lies. Particularly, they help impressionable students. increases in personnel. The eight offi- manage the scarce resources Choosing what one wears cers were hired with the governing of money, time and energy. to school should be a right body fully understanding that two top- It's a tough thing for par- that is always protected; it rank officers were retiring, which they ents to tell their kids that ought to be treated as it will did. they just can't afford what undoubtedly be perceived: With the news that the opening everyone else is wearing. It's as a reflection of a student's of Xanadu should be delayed, anoth- equally tough for the kid personality. Removing a er officer was temporarily moved to not to have it. A uniform young person's ability to another agency. His salary is being gives everyone a chance to choose his or her clothing, fully compensated. In March, the fit into their peer group and instead requiring these department suffered the tragic loss ing task. I hope this information clears long-winded letters, particularly from based on their personality students all look the same, of its records clerk of 40 years. To up any confusion caused by inaccurate local Democrats, which are little more and not their logo. is unreasonably harsh and save further money, the department is reports about eight new officers. than biased recounts of ancient his- likely will not lead to the With uniforms, there is using its manpower to cover this posi- Chief Larry Minda tory. Enough already, no one cares one less battle to fight, one results one hopes for. tion, thus saving another salary for the what happened in 1985. less decision to make. (All Yes, professionals often borough. East Rutherford I am also disturbed that EnCap is that remains is the laundry.) wear uniforms in the work- Yes, there is some expense to the being debated again and again. It's The idea that uniforms place, but there is good rea- borough. This year, we are paying for done, dead, kaput. Can we please curtail personal freedom son why they are set apart. 2.7 additional officers out of the eight FED UP WITH NA POLJT1CS move on? I am very pleased that the reflects an unrealistic view A police officer and nurse that are currently mentioned. East TO THE EDITOR: Republican majority has introduced of the world. Freedom of wearing a uniform as a safe- Rutherford is a wonderful borough, I have lived in North Arlington for a redevelopment plan; I wish to learn expression is of great value. ty precaution is simply not which is where I was raised, my chil- the majority oi my life and I have been more about it. Can we please see But, groups and communi- the same situation as a child dren were raised and hopefully some a loyal reader of the local newspapers some news coverage on that instead of ties have a balancing free- wearing a boring collared day so will their children. It should be that cover our town. For what seems dopey attacks on the plan from people dom to set boundaries for shirt to math class. The noted however that there is a compo- like decades now, headlines from local who no doubt want to see it fail to bol- membership in their group. police officer is set apart nent to East Rutherford that is unique. papers have screamed out at us resi- ster their political opportunities? There is a right to express, for security purposes, while With the Meadowlands Sports dents with some of the vilest political Finally, I am tired of the scare tac- but there is no guarantee little Johnny is lost amid a Complex, four motels, several major accusations being thrown around week tics. It seems to me that some people that self-expression will be sea of khakis and buttons. arteries and a sizeable industrial area, after week. running for office, particularly former affirmed by others. Plus, requiring uniforms we have a tremendous amount of visi- We have seen personal attacks on Councilman Al Granell, are positively Our justice system deter- is a slippery slope for a vari- tors to our community, which we wel- people who aren't even in office, just gleeful that there is going to be a tax mines when groups go too ety of reasons. The minds of come. They do however get the same to satisfy some kind of political ven- hike this year and he is doing his best far in setting boundaries ... young students are mallea- police, fire and emergency services as detta. Election Day is still some three to scare people — especially senior thank goodness that institu- ble, ready to receive both the all of our full-time residents. In the months away and already the vicious citizens — into thinking they will be tionalized racism is no lon- acceptance and rejection of past five years, the call volume of our attacks have started in the papers and taxed out of their homes. Stop it. ger with us. But, to equate their wardrobe choices. If a department has gone up more than on the Internet. Granell is doing himself great harm. requiring a polo shirt with student is treated a different 100 percent, yet our manpower num- I beg the combatants to please North Arlington is not unique excluding non-whites from way because of sloppy cloth- ber has remained stable. stop, put aside their knives and start when it comes to taxes. Most towns in a classroom trivializes the ing (not because of impov- Thanks to a well-trained depart- thinking about what is best for the Bergen County and most in Now Jersey civil rights movement. erishment, but because of ment and good cooperation from our people who live in North Arlington, are suffering tax hikes this year. Why? As Tracey Stellato, super- a careless attitude), then a governing body and the State Police, not what is best for their political intendent of Lyndhurst crucial life lesson is learned we have handled a nearly overwhelm- futures. I am tired of reading these Please see LETTERS on Page B4 schools, says in The leader's — something that cannot story (Page Al), uniforms be taught at the chalkboard. are a part of many areas of Many of the cherished LOOK CLOSELY AT THE PEPPERONI life. They are required for memories one has during sports and some jobs. his or her formative years is Fake news brief: Local mayors hold pizza-eating contest over Teterboro Ironically, many students interaction with like-mind- who complain now about ed peers. A crucial compo- uniforms will grow up to nent of this socialization is take jobs that explicitly the unspoken words that (police officers, nurses) or clothing provides. Do you implicitly (investment bank- remember the table of ele- ers, say) require them. ments? But, do you remem- In the United States, ber what you looked like in every student is guaranteed high school? a free, public education. The decision to wear Instead of balking at the pants or shorts seems trivial, very few rules established to but for a student that choice govern the provision of that is coveted. If a district deval- education, people ought to ues personal expression, be thankful for the oppor- something is surely lost. The tunity to demonstrate that real worry is that this loss gratefulness through will- may be unquantifiable. Yes, ingness to uphold the com- grades may improve and munity's established stan- security may be enhanced, dards for dress and conduct. but how does one measure — Susan C. Moeller grew a lost identity? up in the 1980s when everyone — John Soltes grew up in wanted Jordache . She is the 1990s. He enjoys looking at the mother of two boys who have yearbook pictures to see aU the yet to express a prefer- foolish clothes his generation ence beyond T-shirts and shorts. wore (and maybe still wears). COLUMN Lifting our heads from the sand "Pulse of the MeodovHands" I had never seen the critically- nently on nightly news programs, mag- A publication^ The Barren Newspaper Group UC acclaimed film, "Hotel Rwanda" when azines, newspapers and the Internet, it was released in theaters back in has all but vanished — erased from Teterboro • W 3(i,tW7 homes, apartments, townhouses and businesses in follows Paul Rusesabagina as he sets We look forward to holidays such as (]arlsudt. East Rutherford, Rutherford, Lyndhurst, Wallington and North out to save the lives of his family and Memorial Day and Veterans Day more Arlington, Newsstands in Wood-Ridge, Belleville, Carlsiadt, Clifton. more than 1,000 refugees by providing But what disturbed me the most for the time off than as days of remem- East Rutherford, Hasbrouck Heights, Keamy. Uttle Fern, Lyndhurst, them shelter in the plagued hotel he was how the innocent refugees of brance. Perhaps we've adopted the Moonachie. North Arlington, Nutley. Rutherford, Secaucus and managed. Rwanda were completely abandoned notion that if we ignore the problem Wallington, Total circulation 41,408 During that period, Rwanda's popu- by their own country, their own people long enough, it will simply go away. For advertising, rail 20M3WWX) X 210 or 201-310-5161 For both editorial and lation was comprised of two major and every other governing body in But it doesn't, as I'm sure the families classifieds, call '201-438-871)0. The Leader Newspaper publishes even' Thursday. ethnic groups: Hutu (85 percent) the world. They were left to fend for of our brave servicemen and women Circulation verified by United States Postal Service and Tutsi (14 percent). Early in the themselves for food, for security and can probably attest to. Subscription $36 via standard mail Send check to: The leader Newspaper, P.O. 1990s, Hutu extremists and politicians for survival. It was as though everyone Too frequently our priorities drift Box 71 Rutherford, NJ. 07070 blamed the Tutsi minority for the had forgotten about them and closed to trivialities such as celebrities going Sergio Fernindei dc Cordova Chris Neidenberg country's economic and political strug- their eyes to the inexplicable violence to jail or "tweeting" about the lousy Publisher Jennifer Vuquez gles, regardless of their legitimacy. going on in a part of the world they service we've received while getting Andrew Segedtn After the president (a Hutu) was assas- couldn't see. our morning cup of coffee. But it's Abbkbek Shanna R*y Smith Reporter* sinated because of his proposed peace The night after I watched the film, I much more difficult to stop burying agreement, the genocide in Rwanda our heads in the sand and focus on Christopher Mattiob Karen Buriie did some reading on Paul Rusesabagina (TO Elena Sehni began with Hutu extremists vowing to and discovered an interesting state- the realities of life, which you won't RonPetoli destroy the entire Tutsi population. JoAnn MerMingiuus ment regarding the pictures coming find on the pages of social networking Advertising Director Senior Account Executives Years later, Paul was quoted as say- out of Rwanda at that time. "If people sites many of us afford so much of our time to. John V. Soltca Angel. P«rdey ing, "We saw the whole world closing see this footage, they'll say, 'Oh my Editor in CJiuj CJassifieds Executive their eyes and ears, leaving us alone God, that's terrible,' and they'll go on The refugees of Rwanda were aban- WtnieVarillM Jamc* Dombrowrfd to thugs and gangsters. The genocide eating their dinners." doned and forgotten by a society that Production Of Design Manager Sports Columnist took away a million people in 100 While we might think we're all simply didn't want to face what was Suiifl C. Moeller John Budtnun. Eaq. days." above such behavior, that's essentially truly going on. Senior BtporUr General Counsel The film left me with an unsettling what Americans have done to our They hoped if they ignored the Letters to the Editor policy. The deadline for letters is 5 p.m. on Fridays, feeling as I watched the horror and tor- very own soldiers fighting an enduring problem long enough, it would simply for the following week's publication: All letters should be e-mailed to EdttorQ ture other human beings were forced battle overseas. go away, and Americans are no dif- lMidnNewipapen.net. Please include your name, phone number and address. to endure. In one scene I could almost Whether you agree with America's ferent. The Iraq War is very much a The leader reserves the right to edit stories for AP style, grammar and design feel the heart-wrenching despair Paul involvement in the Iraq War or not, reality for every American living today purposes. Letters should be no longer than 2S0 words. must have felt when he sent his wife there's no arguing how the brave men and the last thing our brave soldiers Advertising disclaimer: The publisher reserves the right to refuse, cancel and children away to safety, knowing and women standing on the front-lines overseas deserve is to be forgotten or reclassify any advertising copy or illustration at any time, whether or not the there was a very good chance he may on a daily basis have been forgotten. from our thoughts, our prayers and same has already been acknowledged and/or previously published. never see them again. A story, which used to appear promi- our lives. u- THELEADR THURSDAY, AUGUST 5,2010 x ,y Continued from LETTERS on to the political makeup of the gov- really a meeting about politics and a working guideline of ifi, ands Rutherford by the previous admin- PogeB3 erning body. I respect the choices the fall political campaign. and butt. istration. Here we an two yean made by the electorate and have It is my understanding that When Hughes and Bianchi later in serious condition thanks Because we had eight years of sworn to work in a bipartisan fash- Republican mayoral candidate afford me the opportunity to to the constant bickering between Trenton administrations that gave ion for the betterment of the com- Gary Burns, my opponent in die review die fine print as to exactly the mayor and council members away the store to unions and spe- munity. fall campaign, was in attendance what diey're proposing, I'll be (die same members who pledged to work with Hipp). cial interest groups. Billions of our In the case of redevelopment. at this sparse gathering of inter- more than happy to consider such tax dollars went to support cor- Council President Richard Hughes ested parties. a course of action. As always, I'll Anyone who attend* die coun- rupt cities and their failing school likes to tell just half the story. Hughes and Councilman support the best idea that s sus- cil meetings can tell you, die districts. Governor Chris Christie This newspaper did a story on a Joseph Bianchi have every right to tainable, verifiable and credible. entire council simply gangs up inherited a financial mess and he's meeting that was being held with campaign and seek political sup- But in the meantime, I'm cau- on die mayor no matter what trying to clean it up — so all of us. Porete Avenue property owners port, as well as the former council- tious of those seeking reelection subject he brings up for discus- Democrats and Republicans, must concerning redevelopment man. That's what democracy is all who supported EnCap as if they sion. Personally I feel very bad for bite the bullet and do the best we The meeting was not advertised about. somehow had a part in the seri- Hipp. He agreed to run for mayor can until the mess is cleaned up. nor communicated to myself or But they don't have the author- ous opposition of the project by because he sincerely felt that he had something to contribute to I'd love to see this borough pull the other Democrats on the coun- ity to have people believe this was myself and the former Democratic Rutherford and its citizens. together for once and leave the cil, including Councilmen Steve some official meeting sanctioned majority. petty politics of bygone eras where Tauelli and Mark Yampaglia. It's and organized by the Borough of The fact of the matter is Hughes After the election, he literally it belongs, in the past. When the important to note that Tanelli has North Arlington. and Bianchi supported EnCap as threw himself into every aspect of politicians in North Arlington are tried to work with the GOP major- I'm hopeful that the govern- late as 2006 and no meeting with borough hall in order to under- done screaming at each other and ity on this very issue and was never ment documents distributed and those most affected by the conse- stand our problems more clearly further dividing the town, remem- told about the meeting either. prepared were appropriately quences of supporting that project — even to the point that time ber, we, the people who don't I find that to be strange and requested under OPRA guide- can change that reality. got away from him and he forgot think of politics as a blood sport, inconsistent with Hughes' take on lines. Mayor Peter Massa to pay his taxes. Horrors! He was unfairly criticized for this and I for still have to live here. It would be this issue. This paper graciously oudined North Arlington nice if we had leaders who recog- In fact, I was told about the my vision for redevelopment. one, thought it was a cheap shot. nized that. meeting after packets of informa- The current plan on the table is Frankly, after our spring pri- mary election, at which time LoriOppici tion were distributed to Porete just an outline that lacks specifics, I FEEL BAD FOR HIPP Avenue property owners asking details and costs — in many ways both Inguanti and Sasso lost, 1 North Arlington if I would be in attendance. Not the same way as the flawed and TO THE EDITOR: would have hoped that the oth- knowing the agenda or the pur- failed Arlington Valley scheme Two years ago, I voted for the ers would see the handwriting on pose of such a meeting, I decided that sought to build high-density Republican team of John Hipp, the wall and try to cooperate with MASSA SOUNDS OFF to find out who was invited and housing through the eminent- Rose Inguanti and John Sasso, the mayor and get the people's TO THE EDITOR: who was not. domain seizure of Porete Avenue. because they pledged to bring As mayor, I try to work in a fair What was perceived as a gov- This latest redevelopment plan under control the horrific tax bur- Please see LETTERS and transparent way as it pertains ernment meeting in my mind was in many ways is no plan at all, but den imposed on the citizens of on PogeB5

OBITUARIES offering specialty care of: Madeline Egan to the Rutherford Ambulance Corps Cemetery, North Arlington. In lieu of • macular degeneration RUTHERFORD — Madeline Kgan 44 Ames Ave., Rutherford, NJ 07070. flowers, donations may be made to St, • diabetic eye conditions (nee Denkscherz), 100, of Rutherford, Josephs R.C. Church, 120 Hoboken died July 27, 2010. Madeline was born Joan C. Trause Road, East Rutherford, NJ. 07073. • retinal detachment/tear in Jersey City and was a special educa- CARLSTADT — Joan C. Trause • floaters, darkness, blur tion teacher in the Rutherford School (nee Wirth), 77, of Carlstadt for more Ernest E. Ford District before retiring. She was a than 50 years, passed away July 30, RUTHERFORD — Ernest E. Ford, parishioner of St. Man' RC Church, 2010. For more than 10 years, Joan 73, of Rutherford, died July 27, 2010. Appointments: (201) 933-1121 Rutherford, and a member and past was the tax collector at the Carlstadt Ernest was born in Lakewood and All major insurances accepted. president of its Rosarv Alter Society. Borough Hall and retired in 2000. She had worked as a supervisor for MCI in Madeline was also a member of the was a parishioner of St. Joseph's R.C New York City before retiring. He was Community of God's Love Church Church, a member of the Carlstadt a L'nited States Air Force veteran and 276 Oriental Place in Rutheiford, a member and past Mother's Club and a new member of member and trustee of the American Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 president of the Catholic Women's the Carlstadt Senior Friendship Club. Legion Post 109, Rutherford. Club, and member of the Rutherford Beloved wife of the late Adolph Beloved husband to Judy (nee) Andrew F. Burrows, MD, PhD Taxpayers Association. Beckett. Devoted father to Sandy Tritt 'Trip" Trause. Loving mother of Guy Ophthalmologist, Retinal disease specialist Beloved wife to the late Peter (1968). E. Trause of Jackson, Michael Trause and her husband Robert, Ernie Ford Devoted mother to Peter F. F.gan and and his wife Karyn of Carlstadt, Gary and his wife Doreen, and Chris Ford his wife Anne, Michael J. Egan and Trause of Carlstadt, Craig Trause of and his wife Dina. Loving brother to his wife Carolyn, John A. Kgan, Leo F. Carlstadt, the late Richard A. Trause Edna Yates. Cherished grandfather to Egan and his wife Cory, and Joseph P. and mother-in-law of LuAnn Trause. Michael and his wife Becky, Samantha, Nazare PAROW Egan and his wife kathv. Loving grand- Cherished grandmother of Christina, Holly, F.miiy, Erica, Nicholas and Mia. FUNERAL HOME, INC. mother to Peter, Suzanne, Margaret Joanna, Jennifer, Guy, Taylor, Zachary, Arrangements by Macagna -Diffily- Memorial Home, Inc. 185 RIDGE ROAD and Natalie. Cherished great-grand- Candis, Demi, Tiffany. Rvan and great- Onorato Funeral Home, Rutherford. Joseph M. Nazare, NORTH ARLINGTON mother to Caroline. Peter. William, giandmother of Camryn. Dear sister of Funeral Mass offered at St. Mary RC Luke, Jack and James. Gail Keck of North Reading, Pa., and Church, Rutherford. Interment to fol- Manager 201-99&7555 Arrangements bv Macagna Diffily her husband Jim and sister-in-law of low at Holy Cross Cemetery, North NJLJC. No. 2852 Vito Trause of Washington Township, DENISE PAROW Onorato Funeral Home. Rutherford. Arlington. 403 Ridge Road N.J. LIC. NO. 3802 Funeral Mass offered at St. Man Re Arrangements bv Kimak Funeral In lieu of flowers, donations may ELIZABETH PAROW Church, Rutherford. Interment at Holy Home, 425 Broad St., Carlstadt, be made to the American Heart Lyndhurst, NJ N.J. UC. NO. 3974 Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. In and St. Joseph's R.C. Church, East Association, 7272 Greenville Ave. 201-438-7272 HENRY S. PAROW, MGR. lieu of flowers, donations mav be made Rutheiford. Interment Holv Cross Dallas, TX 75231. NJ. UC. NO. 1937 MOMS Club grows in South Bergen RUTHERFORD — In some new moms and dads. 1983, when Man- James, And yes, dads are also wel- FUNERAL HOME an at-home mother in come. Included in what we California, decided she do is create play dates, work 19 LINCOLN AVENUE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070 was tired of being alone at on special nights out, set up home, she wanted to meet service projects, discussion 201-939-1050 other at-home mothers and topics and equally impor- ANGELO G. MANIA, CFSP find othei at-home children tant we are there to support for her < hildren to play each other. MANAGER - NJ LIC. JPO3201 with. Wlien she discovered "Jennifer Darby Metzger, there were im othei orga- broker/co-owner of ERA nizations that met during Justin Realty located at 118 the day and allowed hei to Jackson Ave., Rutherford, come with her baby and has donated both of their preschooler, she decided to large conference rooms, start a brand new organiza- which can comfortably tion, and the MOMS Club accommodate more than 40 Funeral Home was horn. MOMS stands for of us plus an extra room Michael P. Onorato ptter M. Toscano 'Moms of'fei ing Moms iup- that has been set up as a Fuural Director Funeral Director NJUc.No.4177 NJUc.N,.lt7» SUBMITTED PHOTO playroom for the kids while The ( h.iptei she stai led The MOMS Club of the Meadowlands will be meeting at the offices we are meeting. It's a win- NY Lie. No. 06O65 Anthony Macagna Jr.- Manager of ERA Justin Realty at 1 1 8 Jackson Ave , Rutherford A playroom win for us. We are excited was so MK < esstul, she knew NJ lie. 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The atmosphere recognize all die Lyndhurst AjtlmliLMJL ng professionals from The First Presbyterian watershed and the quality of is informal and supportive, residents and local dubs that • Do you have a talent you .tMake Church of Rutherford now life for the people and other offering a fun, yet challeng- support these parties to let want to show off? Sign up now This event offers a monthly contem- creatures that inhabit the ing, break from the regular the incapacitated veterans to participate in "Seniors Got J proffwiorioli porary Christian service on Hackensack Rivet watershed, exercise routine. The pro- know that we have not for- Talent" sponsored by Jehna | There wffl be the second Sunday of every the program is tree. gram is run by Joe D' Angeto; gotten them. To sponsor a Bado, a senior Girl Scout from faetastii month. The next service Is v. There will be a who combines traditional party in memory of someone, Troop 1110 who is going for wait ihd food wilTbepnv scheduled for Sunday, Aug. Meadowlands guided canoe calisthenics, functional resis- call 201-438-2255. heir Gold Award. The fun will vided by the Colonial Diner 8 at 6 p.m. in the chapel tour Wednesday, Aug. 11 at tance training and a variety take place Saturday, Aug. 14 of Lyndhunt Members: $35. The service features popu- 10 a.m. Departs from Saw Mill of drills to help participants at 1 p.m. at 55 Kip Center, Non-memben: $45. This lar Christian music played Creek Wildlife Management improve cardiovascular con- Registrations for the Rutherford. Deadline to sign event is limited to 35 attend- by young musicians from the Area, Lyndhurst Experience ditioning, boost metabo- Wallington Junior Football up is Saturday, Aug. 7. ees, ttgllter at www.mead- local area as well as some slide the Meadowlands marshes lism, buud strength, improve League and Wallington Junior • The Friends of the library owlanJt.org or e-mail Evan shows. The chapel is locat- up-close through a guid- endurance, increase flexibil- Cheerleaders 2010 season are of Rutherford will sponsor a Kitts at etittsQmeadowlands. ed on East Passaic Avenue ed canoe tour. Trips last ity, lose weight and improve underway. Applications will performance of Shakespeare o*. Make Wtae With Us, 21 between Park Avenue and three hours, and the NJMC well being. The group is be accepted until Aug. 31. in the Park Friday, Aug. 13 Curie Av*,, Wellington. Ridge Road. Visit www. provides all equipment. scheduled to meet Mondays Registration fees are as fol- at 7 p.m. Lincoln Park will • • the tine for the meeting fiKrutherfbrd.org or call 201- Registration required; space at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays lows: $15 per child for flag be the venue for the Bard's of the Carlstadt Mayor and 438-3569. is limited. Registration fee is at 11:30 a.m. Additional days football (ages 5 and 6); $40 "As You Like It," performed Coundl to be held Thursday, $15. Call 201-460-4640. and times may be added. Call per child for junior football by the Next Stage Ensemble 973-479-6035 to register by Aug. 5 hts been changed from Tuesday 08/10 (ages 7-14); $50 per child of The Shakespeare Theatre 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Carlstadt phone, or register online for cheerleading (grades of New Jersey. The event is • Parent's Choice award- at NJpersonaltraining.com Borough Hall, 500 Madison winner Allan Lieberman will OTHER EVENTS 3-8). Registration forms free. Those who attend are St. Carlstadt where you will find additional can be printed at http:// encouraged to bring a chair appear at the East Rutherford information about the Wood- • There will be a library Tuesday, Aug. 10 StMidnefrFeatDar leaguelineup. com/welcome. or blanket for seating. In Ridge Camp and other asp?url- wallingtonfrpanthen the event of rain, the per- Hackensack River pontoon at 4 p.m. with his program • St Michael's Feast Day programs that are offered. boat cruise Aug. 5-6 at 5:30 of silly songs titled "Feeling will be held Friday, Aug. 20,6 on the left side under formance will be held in the p.m., Aug. 7 at 8:30 a.m. Good and Singing Good.* p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Handouts/Forms. Call auditorium of the Rutherford Explore the Meadowlands The songs are educational, Aug. 21,12 p.m. to 8 tun., at Donations needed Roman Kruk at 201-615- Public Library, 150 Park Ave. up dote with a guided interactive and fun. Pre- Lyndhurst Town Hall Park, • Each year the Association 8260, or e-mail rfkkruktghot- • Cllrfhanger Productions fnailcom. pontoon boat cruise of the registration is recommended. Lyndhurst Food provided by of the Sons of Poland, a presents the Cameos Aug. Hackensack River and sur- Call 201-939-3930. local restaurants, kiddie rides, Fraternal Benefit Society 12 at Buckmuller Park in rounding marshes. Pontoon games of chance and 50/50 organized in 1903, assists Blood drive Secaucus. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. boat cruises last about two Wednesday 08/11 raffle. The Devotions will those in New Jersey who have • Blood donors participat- hours and depart from vari- • The Friends of the appear Friday night. special needs. Throughout ing in the East Rutherford ous Meadowlands locations. Library of Rutherford will August and September, your Community Blood Drive in SUBMITTING Suggested donation $15 per sponsor A Virtual Tour of the Boot cans donations may be brought to cooperation with Community person. Registration required. Hackensack River Watershed • Wood-Ridge Recreation 333 Hackensack St., CarTstadt, Blood Services will help By Friday at 5 p.m., e-mail Call 201-460-4640 to register. Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 7 Commission announces open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to ensure that the transfu- Editor@LeaderNewspapers. p.m. in the auditorium of the enrollment for boot camp fit- through Friday. Needed are sion needs of area patients net for the next week's issue. Srtndar 08/07 Rutherford Public Library, ness class. All ability levels can used eyeglasses and unused are met The drive is being Press releases are not guaran- • On Saturday, Aug. 7, 150 Park Ave. Bring the fam- enjoy an invigorating outdoor toiletries. Donations will held Sunday, Aug. 15 from 9 teed to run. Shorter releases from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., mere ily to meet Capt. Bill Sheehan, workout under the guidance then be brought to the New a.m. to 12 p.m. sponsored by are preferred

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