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BRIEFS down to be self-sufficient as a Fucci departm ent, as a city," said NIOR R e p o r t e r Russo, no stranger to flooding after wading across Route 17 UTHERFORD — “T h e LPL collecting for on Aug. 14 to rescue three they’ll be facing w ill be motorists trapped in their cars. hurricane victims erable,” said Police Russo added that as waters LYNDHURST — The lief Steven Nienstedt on the recede, the officers will be Lyndhurst Public Library is oyment of Sergeant John dealing largely with security collecting donations for the sso and Officer .Alford issues. American Red Cross erson III to New Orleans “Being police officers, H urricane 2005 R e lie f for the >t. 7. “But these are two of we’re trained in a full range of victims of Hurricane Katrina. inest.” problems with looters,” he Collection containers are ienstedt and Mayor located at every desk on all dette McPherson select- said. ‘This is one of the things we three floors of the library. the officers the morning of signed up for, the opportunity Call Donna Romeo at 201- >t. 6 from a long list of to help,” added Anderson, 804-2486 for more informa- >artment volunteers. who is on the Youth Advisory \ey thanked their families Council and is a School »porting them undertak- Resource Officer in le mission. NA w ill remember Rutherford. le two will be deployed to The officers will be tragedy of 9/11 le 2nd District of New deployed for 14 days, plus an N O R TH ARLINGTON — ns, setting up an emer additional two days travel To remember the tragedy of gency command precinct with time, at the end of which they Photo by Jeft Fucci Sept. 11, 2001, and to honor »liters, G P S systems and will be refreshed by another all those Who lost their lives at ier personnel sent by the Rutherford Police Sergeant John Russo and Officer Alford Anderson prepare to be sent by Chief unit sent by the BCOEM. the World Trade Center in jen County’ Office of Steven Nienstedt to the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management for deployment to New New York City, the 9/11 Orleans the morning of Sept. 7. Nienstedt noted that the support of the officers' families was key in emergency Management. Please see N EW ORLKANS Memorial at the Skyline e’re bringing enough on Page 6 their stepping forward to volunteer. Soccer Field will be open to the public on Sunday, Sept. 1 1 , from 8 a.m. to dusk. The Borough of North Arlington joins the rest of the Politicians taking world in paving tribute and offering its thanks to tiie brave men and women of the it to the streets police . departments, fire departments and emegency around 1:30 p.m. with a less By Ondy Capitani squads. formal agenda, choosing E d it o r - i n -C h ie f instead to walk the streets, shake hands and talk to citi Caristadt Adult RUTHERFORD — The zens one-on-one. politicians were out in full Corzine said he’s not rest Health Clinic set force to mark the annual kick- ing on his high poll numbers CARLSTADT — The off of the political season at of the summer, because “the Caristadt Board of Health Rutherford’s 30th annual only poll that matters is the announced health services Labor Day Street Fair. one on election day.” are available to Caristadt resi Gubernatorial GOP candi Regarding the issues, he dents. The Caristadt Adult date Doug Forrester was the said property taxes will be Health Clinic will be held in first to arrive with a 10 a.m. addressed, as will other afford the First Presbyterian swarm of supporters chanting, ability issues such as health Church, 457 Division Ave., on “W e love you Doug,” as he care, college and retirement. Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 11 roused the crowd with his More immediate, he touched a.m. to 1 p.m. *Take Back New Jersey" cam on gas and the price disparities For information, call the paign. among stations. board of health at 201-939- Photo by JoAnn MeHdinghaus “We’ve had deal-making in “The FTC has to do an 2856. New Jersey, not policy-mak immediate review of the dis ngressman Steve Rothman (D-9) and Sen. Paul Sarlo (D-36) agree that bipartisan politicians ing,” he said. parities ... it strikes me that HMMC meeting a» levels of government must join together to fight the FAA. Romman went as far as to say he A solution to stop runaway someone is benefiting from declare war wilh the FAA if they tried to cutfederal funding if the Port Authorilv of N Y and property taxes -— 50 percent the crisis. It’s a bigger study scheduled Sept. 12 implemented the necessary changes. These strong remarks followed the Sept. 2 crashot a higher than the national aver than just looking at the local LYNDHURST — The V|e-engine Cessna plane, which went down around 9 p.m., a quarter-mile east ot Teterboro age — is a big part of his cam gas companies,” he said. Hackensack Meadowlands rport, killing pilot Karen Hunter and sending the injured passenger to Hackensack University paign. His pledge is to cut “There’s something wrong Municipal Committee will Medical Center. The plane crashed into a U.S. Post Office annex on Huyler Street in South property tax bills by 30 percent hold its next regular meeting ckensack. It was reportedly on its way to Caldwell Airport, about 15 miles west of where it in three years. Please see ST R U T S Democratic challenger U.S. on Monday, Sept. 12 at 7 shed, when the pilot decided to land at Teterboro due to engine problems. on Page 6 Sen. Jon Corzine stopped by p.m., at the Environmental - C in d y C ap ita n i Center, located at Two DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst. See Page 4 for more community news ... oonachie Ave. driving WR to action
INSIDE shortcut around the said. “We’re going to do as e ff Fucci Hasbrouck Heights portion of much as we can to put an end N io R R e p o r t e r Route 17, which Rutigliano to truck traffic avoiding Route said truck drivers avoid for a 17.” OOD-RIDGE — Already series of lights that slow them Borough Administrator rious to local motorists down. Nick Fargo said a request to or its long red lights, "They’ve got their own traf the county for a Moonachie nachie Avenue faces a fic concerts down there,” Ke Avenue ordinance will be disr rowing problem of truck traf- said, adding that drivers seek cussed this month in an effort lat officials aim to correct as many other ways as possible to prevent trucks from gaining lis fall. to get to Routes 80,46, and the access to local roads during ccording to Police Chief rest of 17. school and rush hours. >h Rutigliano, heavy vol- Rutigliano’s main concern The trucks, he said, only j* JLeafcsr on the county road is pri- is that trucks driving up make commuting more diffi ly the result of tractor- Published Weekly Moonachie Avenue make cult. ers diverted from Liberty 251 Ridge Road rights onto Hackensack “You get two 1 ^wheelers at et in little Ferry. Lyndhurst, N J 07071 Street, proceeding past the a light and that’» it, it goes the request of that bor- Wood-Ridge Senior Center, from red to green to red For advertising rat»«, h, the Bergen County public library, high school and again,” Fargo said. p leas* ca ll 201-310-5161. holders passed an ordi- two ends of a business district He added that the county ce several years ago limit- in an effort to shave a few min For editoria!, dassifieds, trucks on the road to 10 utes o ff their trip«. & legal notice«, please is unless they are making “It’s a busy street, it’s a com i»h she bought at i«e Labor call 201U3M700. deliveries. munity for us," Rutigliano www.LeaderNewspapers.net he result was. one less C 2003 UadUr Nmnpam UC ËL THE LEADER THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 8 .2 0 0 5 Undercover LPD officer nabs online sex predator on young people. E-mails were exchanged one count second degree told him I wasn’t allowed to gation not jeopardized. 8y Cindy Capitani “I got hit on right away. I According to the Bergen EonoR-m-Crau over the course of a couple of attempted sexual assault, one take public transportation.” didn’t have to say anything. days, and the officer and his count second degree luring The officer went through County Prosecutor’s O ffice He initiated everything,” the “date" agreed to meet near Computer Crime Task Force, LYNDHURST _ A and one count third degree two weeks of training to learn officer said, noting that when Medieval Times on Polito endangering the welfare of a how to slip into a chat room as computer-facilitated crimes Lyndhurst . Police Officer he first entered Yahoo’s gener Avenue. “He gave me his minor. He was remanded to a teenage girl. He also learned are on the rise. Recent statis found oui what it was like to al New Jersey chat room on phone number ... an under the Bergen County Jail on how to interact with potential tics provided the LPD indicate be 15 again. Only this time, as Aug. 26, basic biographical cover [female] cop from the “dates" and how to duck the that one in five youth ages 10 - a girl. $100,000 bail, no 10 p ercent information pops up, such as county called him to finalize “It cost him $45 for the cab photo question. 17 received a sexual solicita Trained as part of the_ age, sex and location. (T h e everything.” ride there; he made a point of “We can’t use a picture; the tion or approach in the last Bergen County Prosecutor’s officer wished to remain O n Aug. 29, Am badpudi telling us that,” said the officer law is not defined on that," he year. O ne in 33 received an Office Computer Crime Task anonymous.) “He said, ‘I Venkataraman, 30, of Jersey of the suspect, who arrived at said, noting that it’s typical for aggressive solicitation, and Force, the officer went under would like to date you’ and he City, was arrested when he Polito Avenue location via people in chat rooms to ask one in four had unwanted cover in an Internet chat was clear that he wanted to arrived-'at the rendezvous taxi. “He didn’t drive. He for photos. exposure to naked pictures or room to catch adults who prey have sex ... he got detailed.” point. H e was charged with wanted me to go to him, but I AJ1 o f his e-mail logs were people having sex. sent to the prosecutor’s office - The LPD has Internet safe for review throughout the ty seminars offered through process, to ensure procedures out the year. To schedule one, were followed and the investi call 201-939-2900. P o l i c e f i l e s . . .
A iu u K Criminal mischief Hazard and having fictitious plates. DON'T MISS BREAKING NEWS According to police, the sus CARLSTADT — Two CARLSTADT — An EAST RUTHERFORD — pect was making comments vmw.LeaderNewspapers.net women reportedly attacked unknown suspect reportedly A Summer Street resident to a 15-year-old and offered DON'T MISS BREAKING NEWS an employee of Imtech put a 6-inch scratch in the reported a piece o f sheetrock to buy his cell phone. He Graphics Aug. 30, first hitting driver''s-side door o f a Nissan had fallen from the ceiling to reportedly had the phone in her and then throwing a sta parked on 6th Street Aug. 29. the floor of his bedroom his hand and walked away The Bogle Agency, Inc. • Since 1919 pler, tape dispenser and cof EAST RUTHERFORD — Aug. 28. Police told the man with it, telling the youth he’d “Insurance” Representing fee at her while being escort Early m orning Sept. 2, to contact his landlord. be back with the money. The Harteysville Ins. Liberty Mutual Penn National Ins. ed out by other employees. patrons on their way out of EAST RUTHERFORD — youth called his father on As the women were leaving, Park City Bar were reported A Brooklyn resident reported Mercury Ins Gn>up Selective Ins. Co. Palisades Safety & Ins. Assoc. another cell phone, and the Preserver Ins. Co. they smashed the side-view to be kicking and destroying purchasing a partially CNAA Ins. Co. OneBe aeon Ins. Co. suspect took off on foot. FMI Ins. Co. The Contrihutionship NJ Skylands Ins. Co. mirror of a Mitsubishi property along Boiling chewed bagel from a catering Police found him by his car, Bay stall* Ins. Co. Utica National Ins. Grp. Cumberland Mutual Ins. Co. Montero in the parking lot. Springs Avenue and Main truck parked outside the which was parked in the area Merrimack Mutual Consumer First Formal complaints were Street. One resident said the Farmer’s Market during rush o f Ten Eyck and 3rd streets. As Well As Many Other Insurance Companies signed against them, and men were kicking her fence hour Sept. 1. The woman He was remanded to the Providing Service to Business & Families charges are pending. and yelling expletives. said the bagel looked chewed Bergen County Ja il on $2,500 300 Stuyvesant Avenue • P. O. Box 236 • Lyndhurst. N J 07071 Various reports came in of by a rat. When she confront bail, no 10 percent. Phone 201-939-1076 • Fax 201-507-5394 B urglary them breaking the mirrors ed the operator of the truck, www.bogleagency.com • [email protected] o ff a 2005 Chevy, a 2003 he reportedly drove away. CARLSTADT — Santos Nissan Sentra, a 2005 Honda Theft o f car Shoes imported the lock from and a 1999 Volkswagen. L Y N D H U R S T — A 2003 H it and run When you need a good lawyer ... its fro n t doo«» removed Sept. Lincoln was reported stolen 2. Inside, the building police CARLSTADT — A Lexus Disturbance Sept. 1 from the 800 block of ANTHONY J. RIPOSTA, ESQ. found a cash register open traveling fast through 9th Riverside Avenue. Certified by the Supreme Court o f NJ ancUai&gli drawer missing. CARLSTADT — A woman Street and Marsan Drive WOODRIDGE — A as a Civil Trial Attorney The:dftflfer said he would do came in to headquarters to reportedly struck a parked Sussex Road resident report COUNSELLOR AT LAW an inventory and draft a for speak with specific officers Chevy while backing out of a ed Sept. 2 that someone stole C all today for a free phone consultation mal list of stolen merchan Aug. 30 and began yelling dead end Aug. 29. The Chevy his 196 Toyota from his drive dise for further investigation. over the dispatch radio of the sustained scratches and way sometime before 11 p.m. desk sergeant. When asked to gouges to its bumper. The 201-991-0067 calm down, the woman driver of the Lexus was CDS 432 Ridge Rd., North Arlington, N j reportedly became irate and reported by witnesses to be a Theft from car www.RipostaLaw.com LYNDHURST — Janies kicked the. walls of the white female in her late 40s, L Y N D H U R S T — T,he Hudak, 45, o f Perth Amboy, vestibule area of the station. with short brown hair and a owner o f a 2000 Chevy and Desiree Stanchina, 22, of She was placed under arrest raspy voice. reported that someone broke Warton, were arrested on for disorderly conduct. into his car Sept. 1 while drug paraphernalia charges Search parked on the 600 block o f Your Complete following a motor vehicle Kingsland Avenue. Various stop Sept. 1. According to DWI EAST RUTHERFORD — car parts were reported miss reports, the two were in pos i rst — 1982 LYNDHÜRSTI — Adam Police assisted the ing. According to reports, session o f six glass rials com Silverstern, 24, o f Fairlawn, Rutherford PD at the train □Lvmnc entry was gained by damag MYR0U. SERVICES gvtry Tim ’ monly used to store heroin was arrested S e p t.l, around 2 station Aug. 31 to catch an ing the driver side door lock. and hypodermic needles. a.m., for DUT in the area of Elmwood Park murderer WOOD-RIDGE — A Call Today for your Free Quotation Hudak, the driver, was also Garland Way and Rutherford reported to be traveling on a Columbia Blvd. resident charged with driving with a Avenue. H e was also charged NJ Transit train bound for reported Sept 1 that some (973) 882-6882 • FAX (973) 882-8020 suspended license. They with speeding and having no the borough. Passengers exit one broke into her car and were released on summons headlight. H e was released ing the train were checked, stole 50 CDs and a Sony digi 21 Itoo Bridges Road, Fairfield, NJ 07004 es. on summonses. but no one matched the mur tal cam era valued at $400. LYNDHURST — Michael LYNDHURST — Ada derer’s description. WOOD-RIDGE — On Guarino, 21, o f Nutley, was Builes, 34, o f Lyndhurst, was Sept. 2, a Colum bia Blvd. res arrested Aug. 27 for posses arrested for D W I Aug. 26 in ident reported that someone sion of marijuana and drug the area of Orient Way and Stalking •broke into her car and stole paraphernalia in the area of Brisbin Avenue. She was also RUTHERFORD — Carlo five CDs and sunglasses val Kingsland and Riverside charged with providing false M onteiro was arrested Aug. All Airports • NYC • Corporate Accounts ued at $150. avenue. H e was released on information, refusing to take 30 for reportedly stalking his Weddings • Atlantic City • A ll Occasions summonses. a breath test, resisting arrest neighbor. According to LYNDHURST — Jane and driving with a suspended reports, he photographed Trespass l i m o N etw ork lu e A nn W allace, 42, o f license. She was released the neighbor and had infor EAST RUTHERFORD - Lyndhurst, was arrested for after posting $250 bail. mation about him. H e was An o fficer on patrol observed Tel: 801-739.1998 . Wood-Rldge . F a x 201-7149.1993 possession o f a white pow LYNDHURST — Jesse remanded to the Bergen a 1994 red Toyota parked in UHr . M a ... M l rat f t dery substance believed to be Leskaris, 23, o f West Orange, County Ja il in lieu o f $1,500 the McKenzie School park PCP. She was also charged was arrested for D W I in the bail, no 10 percent. ing lot with its passenger with having a burnt cigarette area of Rutherford and door open Aug. 30. The offi believed to be laced with D elafiçld avenues. She was Theft cer also found pry marks on Complimentary Consultation and Spinal Scan PCP. She was released on released on summonses. EAST RUTHERFORD — one o f the building’s doors. summonses. A Grove Street business He reported the building Dr. Robert J. Haley RUTHERFORD — Fire otherwise secure, with noth Kenneth Boland of Seaford, reported a Gateway flat Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician screen monitor stolen from ing taken from inside. N.Y., was arrested Aug. 28 for EAST RUTHERFORD — Member o f US Olympic Sport the desk of a secretary Sept. possession o f marijuana and A motorist reported a bor — Cindy Capitani Medicine Society ough garbage truck on fire in 1 . FerPEAK PM tromANCE having an outstanding $783 — JeffFucci warrant out of New the southbound lane of the LYNDHURST — Donnell Most insurances accepted Scott, 21, o f Newark, was A ll police blotter items are Hampshire. NH Police came NJ Turnpike Sept. 1. ERFD arrested Aug. 31 for theft of a obtained from load police www.geocities.com/haleydiinV and picked him up. responded, escorted the cell phone, driving with a sus departments. All persons art 528 Valley Brook Ave. • Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 • 201-531-9400 truck from , to the shoulder presumed innocent until and extinguished the burn pended license, driving with proven otherwise. Auto Accidents • Sports Injuries • Wellness ing garbage inside. out insurance or registration
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b f Susan Moe ler to benefit local animals R e p o r t e r LITTLE FERRY — FO G AS w ill be available at a nominal (Friends of the Bergen County cost LYNDHURST - Lots o f kids Animal Shelter) will hold a Flea market merchandise from the area spend time flea market on Saturday, Sept. donations are gratefully relaxing at the Jersey shore 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and accepted and may be dropped during the summer. Two high on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 10 off at the American Legion on school students from a.m. to 3 p.m., at the American Friday, Sept. 16 between 4 p.m . Lyndhurst were there, too, but Legion, 100 Liberty St., Little and 7 p.m. and all day they weren’t relaxing. Ferry. Saturday. Unfortunately, cloth Michael Keane and Michael Buyers will find new and ing or books cannot be accept Ross were in Sea Girt for the exciting merchandise in a wide ed. 40th annual New Jersey State variety: household items, All proceeds go to b e n efit Trooper Youth Week Aug. 8 games, toys, pet supplies, the special needs of the ani through Aug. 12, and their linens, small appliances and mals. tíme on the beach was spent Mrs. B ’s Specialty Table. For additional information running and doing other Photo, Lyndhurst PD An assortment of refresh call FO CAS at 201-9434019, kinds of physical training. Left to right: Lyndhurst Police Officer Vincent Auteri, Chief James O'Connor, state trooper hopefuls ments including a variety of email [email protected] or Keane will be a senior at Michoel Ross and Michael Keane, Detective Sergeant Patrick Devlin and N J State Trooper Patrick delicious home-baked treats visit www.focasnews.org. Queen of Peace High School Hoarie at State Trooper Youth W eek in Sea Girt. in North Arlington, and Ross a senior at Lyndhurst High. Both plan careers in law their tasks, jo g to the beach for attended the first Lyndhurst Sgt. Patrick Devlin attended enforcement. physical training and jog back. Junior Police Academy several the Trooper Youth Wreek grad Keane said that the stu Throughout the week, the years ago and has volunteered uation. ceremony. Both Keane dents are treated like actual students spent time in the to help with non-active duty and Ross said thev appreciated recruits, and said he was happv classroom, observing demon police events and projects the show of support from the he had participated even strations of various state troop since then. He said that all local police department. though it wasn’t the “easiest er specialties. areas of law enforcement In order to attend the week at the beach.” Ross said that the helicop interest him, but he would like Trooper Youth Week, students He also said that after the ter and canine division presen to begin his career on the local must be entering their senior graduation ceremony, he felt tations were memorable. His police force. year in high school and have good about himself because favorite was the simulated Ross, too, said he would like the recommendation of a he had accomplished some police chase, where students to be a police officer, but is school official, a law enforce thing challenging. rode with state troopers on a also undecided about which ment officer or a religious The Youth Week schedule closed course as the troopers branch. The week at Sea Girt leader. Both Keane and Ross is structured. In Ross’s words, demonstrated maneuvers used increased his desire to be a were recommended by police “Everything is military style." in the course of a car chase. police officer, he said, calling officers. T h e week is offered at Both participants from Ross said the experience it a "good eye opener" which no cost to the students who are Lyndhurst mentioned the was “better than any roller showed him police work is accepted. The students are early m orning wake-up call at coaster I ’ve ever been on.” “not just fun and games." given a list of required cloth 5:15 a.m., followed by a Keane said, “Law enforce Lyndhurst Police Chief ing to purchase. required clean-up of their ment is the thing I have want James O’Connor, Police Keane is the son of John quarters. They would finish ed to do my whole life." He Officer Vincent Auteri, and and Vina Keane. Ross is the son o f Charles and Peggy Ross. Charles Ross said that he was impressed that the Lyndhurst Police Department A well earned vacation had three people who were able to support the local boys at graduation. He was An Independent Agent-Professional Insurance Advice impressed with the Trooper Designed to Meet Your Needs- Representing Many Companies Youth Week program as well. Specializing in • Auto • Commercial Insurance According to the NJ State • Homeowners ft Life Insurance WH Police W'eb site, the State . Building Lasting Client Relationships Through Knowledge - Honesty- Integrity Trooper Youth W eek was orig MORE THAN JUST BUTINS INSURANCE inally designed to attract • Face to Face Personal Attention • Quick, Fair Claims Processing young people to the profes • You Know Who You're Dealing With, We re Not Some Anonymous 800 # sion. 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Photo by Jeff Fucci "Tears, happy tears/ was how Ena Moran, grandmother of US Army Private First Class G ary Colombo, expressed herself when her grandson flew into Newark airport the after noon of Sept. 6. After graduating from Becton High School in 2004, Colombo enlisted and served for the past eight months, during which he recieved a Purple Heart after a roadside bomb disguised as a cell phone exploded, taking out 60% of the nearing in his left ear. The 19-year-old is currency serving in a security detail in Iraq. He said he was looking forward to his two weeks leave, which ne will be spending seeing family and friends in nis home town of CaHstadt. Pictured are grandparents Ena and Ed Moran, mother Philly Moran and siblings Jason and Shanna Colombo.
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« I S THE LEADER THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 8 .2 0 0 5 Sign up for free library card at NA Library NORTH ARLINGTON — they 'want to keep longer. zine databases (one of them in car to buy or which candidate September is Free Library Anyone who is already a Spanish), print full-text arti to vote for, find new recipes, Card Sign-Up Month at North library cardholder, but doesn’t cles from magazines and news look up family trees, pursue Arlington Public Library. have a PIN , is invited to come papers, including the New York hobbies and passions. For chil Borough residents are invited in and ask for one. Times and the Bergen Record, dren, a library card is the most to bring two forms of ID — A North Arlington Library find good fiction to read in important school supply of all; one of which has their North card is the smartest card in any Novelist, browse through the it provides everything they Arlington address on it — and wallet It gives the bearer free Naxos Music Library, or get need to do homework, obtain a free library card, com access to more than one mil their questions answered from research papers and science plete with clear plastic protec- lion books, magazines, DVDs, the most reputable reference fair projects. Jtor. videos, CDs, cassettes and CD- Web sites. Library hours are: Monday, Patrons who have lost their ROMs. It is honored at 72 A North Arlington library Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 library cards can replace them libraries in and around card enables its owner to plan a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Wednesday free of charge through the Bergen County. If the bearer vacations, prepare resumes, and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; month of September. New applies for an Open check stock portfolios, get dec and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. cardholders will be issued PIN Borrowing sticker, the card orating ideas, decide which (personal identification num can also be used at libraries in ber) numbers that gives them Morris, Middlesex and Passaic online access to their library counties. CCD classes begin at Mt. Carmel records, allowing them to see In addition, it serves as a LYNDHURST — Our Lady were not baptized at OLMC. Photo, AARP 4319 which items they have charged passport to the best informa of Mount Carmel Church of All transfer students will need out and to renew books, maga tion. Library patrons can Corino is recognized by AARP — Each year, AARP Chapters Lyndhurst will hold registra a copy of their Baptismal cer zines, CDs and cassettes that throughout the country select a member who has consistently search four different maga- tion for CCD classes for the tificate, as well as any other cer volunteered his services year after year. This year, Lyndhurst 2005-06 school year on tificates for sacraments made AARP Chapter No. 4319 selected Peter Corino for this honor. Sunday, Sept. 11, 10:30 a.m. to and a transfer letter from pre Corino was one of the original founders of the Lyndhurst Registration scheduled ti(x>n, at the Parish Center, 146 vious religious education pro Emergency Squad where he served for 15 years. He is a Copeland Ave. grams stating last grade Com staunch supporter of the AARP Community Action program by for LRD dance program All new first grade students pleted. his attendance each month when the chapter volunteers at the will need a copy of their The fees are as follows: one Community FoodBank. Corino can also be found behind the LYNDHURST — The (Jill); 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., 7- Baptismal certificate if they child, $50; two children, $60; counter serving coffee "and" to AARP members at their meet Lyndhurst Recreation 8 years old (M ich e le ); 7:15 and three or more children, ings. Shown, Chapter President Betty Sottovia presents a well- Department will hold registra p.m. to 8 p.m., 9-10 years old Below is the solution $75. C a ll 201-935-1177 for deserved certificate to Peter Corino. tion for its dance program on (Jessica); more information. Wednesday, Sept. 14, from Thursday: 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 to last week’s puzzle 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the p.m., .3-4 years old, (R o ); 4:30 parks department, 250 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., pre-K (Jill); PUZZLE SOLUTION Community briefs ... Cleveland Ave. 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., 5-6 Classes will begin on years old (Jill); 6:30 p.m. to RUTHERFORD — Memorial Park located on Tuesday, Sept. 20 and 7:15 p.m., 7-8 years old Rutherford Junior Football Valley Boulevard and Thursday, Sept. 22 (ending (M ich ele); 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m., will be holding its final Flag Highland Avenue on Sunday, Nov. 8 and Nov. 10), at the 11-13 years old (Jessica). Football Sign-Ups (5 on 5 - no Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Community ('enter in Cost is $50; two or more contact) for kindergarten and The borough will supply Riverside Park, according to children, $40 each. Register first graders on Thursday, candles. Contact borough hall the following schedule: children on-line: em ail royo- S e p t 8 at 8 p.m., at the RJF for further information at 201 Tuesday: 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 [email protected] om with child’s name, Field House in Memorial 939-0202, ext. 1. p.m., 3-4 years old, first time, phone num ber and the class Field. The cost is $25 per play CARLSTADT — The (R o ); 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., day and time; payment must er, and RJF will accept the first Radies’ Aid Society of the First pre-K-4-5 years old (Jill); 5:30 Ik * paid on the first day o f class. 60 players to register. Teams Presbyterian Church of p.m. to 6:15 p.m., 5-6 years old will be picked at 8 p.m. on Carlstadt will sponsor its Sept. 9 at the RJF Field House. monthly luncheon on Tuesday, Any parents interested in Sept. 13, in the Community LFD will be collecting items coaching should contact Hag Hall, Third Street and Division “Our Best Value Service" Coordinator Kenny Meister at Avenue. 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SO work Polito shared the woe o f hav them," DiLascio said, assuring j session as Mayor Richard ing amassed “two full file draw the commission that having IT * DiLascio and the commission ers o f requests for public infor support on the payroll would < ers brought numbers for the mation’ in the last year, which be valuable to both internal 2005 municipal budget closer DiLascio said would be able to and public relations. to finalization. be submitted and responded Interviews for such a per According to DiLasdo, die to electronically. son are slated to begin over ’ proposed revamp o f township On the public end, he the next few weeks. technology would include a added that the Web site would As for hardware concerns, ■ network to eliminate areas of be “user friendly” and dynam DiLascio said he hopes the ! inefficiency that include fire ic, updated on a regular basis NJMC evaluation of ¡ walls between individual to include meeting minutes, Rutherford's municipal tech-; police, fire, health, public ordinances, township events, nology, which resulted in a 1 works and other departments-. forms, permits and a place res $25,000 pilot program at the “We’ve been trying to come idents can pay their taxes. beginning o f August, will soon up with a way to get them all to “It’s going to be more than extend to the township. talk to each other," he said, a dopey bulletin board,” he “I ’m hoping the next step is further speculating that each said. “I want it to be something to make grants to towns for has its own e-mail account with the public can use to do their purchasing new hardware," he companies such as Yahoo, own research." said. AOL and Hotmail sending The cost of the network, Photo by JeffFucci their bills to the township. . “If it's not coordinated, Carlstadt PD, firefighters and emergency workers respond to the scene of a car crash at the intersec you’re just wasting time, and tion of Berry Avenue and Route 17 on Sept. 5. A few moments earlier, a group of residents helped to PEKCTPunEXTankm pull two of the four survivors from the wreckage. time is money,” DiLascio said. The network would also Oise Jocksys I Kanaka Tony Piazza to aid in the res Hackensack University include one exchange server, M usic for a ll o f life 's events... By Jeff Fucci allowing for file sharing and e- S e n io r R e po r t er cue before police arrived. Medical Center for treatment. The three residents helped According to Detective mailing between township employees and cutting down 219 StuyvMint Aw, Lyndhurst CARLSTADT — The sound . a man and a woman escape Captain Mike Barbire, the car on phone calls and afternoon 201-672-0800 of screeching breaks and from the car before police told was traveling down Route 17 drives between buildings. crunching metal drew resi them to get back. when it reportedly hit a dip in “We thought the car was the road and swerved into the “What we have right now is dents from 5th to 10th streets a nightmare,” said Township from their homes at 9:45 p.m. going to blow up,” Hayes said. concrete divider between l-abor Day night, descending “When we got there, the hood lanes. along with police, firefighters was smoking." 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They predict at least a 14- “Fortunately, we had a lot of found themselves in the same Any healthy individual, age Auto and Hom e Owners month presence in the area officers who volunteered to go tragic circumstances, we could 17 through 75, and weighing at devastated by Hurricane down," Mayor McPherson only hope to have as many least 110 pounds can donate I n s u r a n c e Katrina. said. “If the borough ever help us." blood. Donors should eat a moderate meal before donat ing and must bring identifica tion showing signature. Walk- 201-998-4741 Continued from TRAFFIC on Page 1 ins are always welcome. To 108 Ridge Rood schedule an appointment, call has been cooperative with North Arlington when Lib erty Road was said that accidents hadn’t 201-251-3703. Wood-Ridge’s issues so far, hanged. increased since the overflow. which all parties saw coming Both Fargo and Rutigliano Jeff®IjeaderNewspapers. net D r. 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ed the. grant in April. This of the five academic groups, science labs over the cafeteria. grant from a fund that project at Becton w ill be a very the librarian and the informa The new media center w ill also Congressman Steve Roth man magnificent assignment from tion technology unit “We be upgraded with state-of-the- created to award monies to a creative and funding per EAST RUTHERFORD — wanted this plan to represent a art technology. Classrooms will sound-proof buildings experi The Becton B o ard o f spective," Gibson commented. structure that addressed all be recognized into academic encing significant inconven Education has approved a pre According to Becton the needs and concerns of the wings, creating an identity for ience from overhead air travel lim inary p la n outlining how it Regional High School teachers and administrators,” the five major academic sub surrounding PA airports. will use th e $14 million noise Business Administrator Nick said Steven Bauer, the project jects. The administrative Fin ally in 2003, Becton was CM ft&ClRJiffltktfetoad abatement grant it received Annitti, it took more than five manager for DFGibson. “1 offices — guidance, child given eligibility to apply for a from Porj Authority of New years of follow-up and persist would also like to say that it study, board offices and school grant, then Annitti and the www.LeaderNewspapers.net York/New Jersey and the FAA ence, but the BOE received was a pleasure for me to work offices — will also be relocated Becton BOE buildings and confirmation that the grant of www.LeederNewspapers.net to shield th e 34-year-old high with such a committed and to the back Cornelius St. cor grounds committee complet school building from the roars $14.2 m illion was secured to professional group of people.” ner of the building along side ed and submitted the grant in «nvw.LMdarN8wwpapara.nM of jet engines flying to and sound-proof the school at no In regard to window the auditorium. 2004. cost to the taxpayers of from Teterboro Airport The replacement, DFGibson is rec According to Annitti, all board will also try to spin that Carlstadt and East Rutherford. ommending horizontal ther the paperwork was submitted “It’s been a long road, but |14 m illion into $23 m illion as mo plate windows that are for the additional SCC fund Becton will become a state-of- it has also completed the nec made o f soundproof glass and ing and the board issued a res the-art facility," Annitti said. essary paperwork to apply for are energy-efficient. The win olution to establish promis “The planning process has additional funding for this dows will also feature sun sory notes, to be called “grant begun, and we are expecting project from the New Jersey shades or solar shades as anticipation notes” in an D ay Ca State Department of to break ground with the con another energy-saving meas aggregated amount not Education SCO fund. struction at the end of the ure. DFGibson installed the exceeding $1 million to be 200607 school year.” Although the SC C fund has same windows in a new addi used like an equity line to pay • NJ State Licensed Although plans for gone through considerable tion that they built for project bills that will then be • Open all year round Becton’s renovation are in UMDNJ’s Dental School in covered by the anticipated scrutiny in the recent past, • Ages: Infants to 6 years old David Gibson, principle of their preliminary stage, Newark that are reported to grant funding. The promis DFGibson Architects of DFGibson has oudined three be working well for the school. sory notes work just like an • Indoor and Outdoor activities Newark, feels that Becton has major parts to the plan: win The HVAC system recom equity line," Annitti explained. »Central Air: Lunch Program Available dow replacement in academic mended is a new technology “We pay a bill, then reimburse a very good chance of obtain • Bilingual Staff ing additional funding on the spaces with new acoustic win called a gas absorption chiller the line of credit when we dows which will eliminate out • Certified Teachers noise abatement project from with fan coil units. In their receive the grant monies as side noise interference; air vote to approve the prelimi they are allotted throughout the NJ Schools Construction > «• • • • program. conditioning in academic nary plan, board members the duration of the project." spaces; and the renovation of made it clear that details like Becton’s problems with the “This project qualifies M u s k , the existing facility to meet the windows and the HVAC' Port Authority and FAA result Becton to apply for about lin g $9,000 in SC C funding for the changing academic needs and system were not just ideas sub ed with the change in flight work we will be doing for NJDOE mandates. ject to revision. patterns at Teterboro that . M a t h , The window replacement The renovation of the exist upgrades to the current facili routed the planes directly over Coneaptt.Gym and air conditioning recom ty to meet the changing aca ing facility presented some Becton. The problem really s i ? mendation made by DFGibson demic needs and NJDOE man exciting changes to Becton intensified after 9/11 when ’■ m dates,” Gibson said in his pres was technical in nature, but Regional High School. Some the plane travel over Becton Opto Monday the recommendation to reno entation to the board. general highlights included became more frequent,” through Friday vate the exiting facility was plans to add a second floor Becton choose DFGibson Annitti said. from 7am-6pm. Architects to spearhead the made with input from a com over the library and cafeteria For years, Annitti had been m ittee o f B ecto n ’s school design and construction on allowing for a two-floor working with Anthony Spera administrators, chairpersons this project when it was award- librarv/media center and new of Port Authority to obtain a 500 Valley Brook Av«, Li Heroin bust 2 0 1 - 9 3 3 in Carlstadt
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CARLSTADT — A guest of the Hampton Inn checked out in an ambulance Aug. 24 after what police are calling a possi ble overdose on heroin. “ H e was staving a couple of weeks there, paying day by day,” said Police Detective Anthony Beilina of 39-year-old Secaucus resident Garv Garafola. Beilina added that Garafola “had girlfriends visiting him," most o f them in their 20s, dur ing his time at the inn. When he failed to pay his bill the night in question, a Photos by Lauren Has tie manager grabbed a key and proceeded to check his room. Music for the masses — The Upon opening the door, he North Arlington Recreation found Garafola snoring in bed Commission and the M ayor and unresponsive to several of and Council welcomed polka his attempts to wake him. jjreat Jimmy Sturr ana his It was then that Beilin a and Jrchestra for a free concert in Detective Capt. Mike Barbire the park on Sept. 1 from 6 p.m. were called to the scene, where to 10 p.m. The Red Cross they found four decks of hero stopped in to collect donations in and the anxiety medication for the victims of Hurricane Xanax in stick form. Katrina. Shown above, Isabella Though the heroin was Bianchi gives a donation to marked with various street Fran Sardoni of the Red Cross irJtrti I* * off[50e off] names, including Daddy Beraen-Hudson Chapter, in :V36b U r te I Large ' Large Misto ; Yankee and Blood Monev, Hackensack. Shown rigKt is" Beilina said the investigation so Jim m y Sturr. Sturr and his v = ¡so«“ » .’ far has ruled out Garafola as a orchestra have won 14 dealer. Grammy Awards and are “Right now, what we found hailed as the number one polka was just for his own use,” he band in the country. They have said. more than 106 recordings. L “ = r = r 7 ± : r r ~ T i J Garafola was transported to 50 River Road • North Arlingon • 201-998-7482 Hackensack University Medical 191-2 Hackensack Street • Wood-Ridqe • 201-804-9333 Center. After being in critical condition for three days, he is R P L launches now beginning to recover, police said. new book club He faces drug possession RUTHERFORD — A newly charges and has several out formed Book Discussion standing warrants. Group, sponsored by the Rutherford Public Library Take an exodc and the Junior Woman’s Club of Rutherford, will begin its 11-night cru ise meetings on Monday, Sept. L Y N D H U R S T — St. 26, 7 p.m. tp 8 p.m. "The ; Michael’s Church, Lyndhurst, Namesake," by Jhumpa Lahiri, ; will sponsor an 11-night will be the group’s first book. ' “Exotic Western Caribbean” The next session scheduled is on Monday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. , c ru ise aboard the Norwegian to 8 p.m., and will feature i C ru is e Lines “Dawn” Feb. 12- “Map of Love” by Ahdaf 23, 2006. Package includes Soueif; registration opens transfers, taxes and fees. Sept. 24. T h e trip will include visits to “Kite Runner” by Khaled O c h o Rios, Jamaica; George Hosseini will be discussed on Town, Grand Cayman; Roatan, Monday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. to 8 Qay Islands, Honduras; Belize p.m.; registration opens Nov. City, Belize; Cozumel, Mexico; 5. a n d Great Stirrup Cay, This program is free, but B a h am a s . Prices start at space is limited and registra $1,522.42 per person (inside), tion is required. Sign-up list ' $1,702.42 (outside), and book for each session will j For reservations and infor- be available one month prior, ; mation, contact Travel to each session at the library. I Network Mary Ann at 201-804- For further information, call or Alice at 201-935-3830. 201-939-8600. i1 BJr Cmm mL um in ap L i in o pa« June. Previous activities Tins church docs quite a ! R epo r t e r included a karaoke night and bit for the kid*," said parish an ice cream sundae party, in ioner Lisa Leyman, who J CARUSTADT — Thé court- addition to monthly family brought her two daughters out * yard lawn of the First game nights, she said, all of for water balloon night “One j Presbyterian Church in which are encouraged for any of the reasons 1 really like it ! Carlstadt was bubbling, quite families in the area. here is Pitches. A t mass, he I literally, with cheering chil- “The whole purpose is to makes the sermons fun fo r the ; dren, baskets o f colorful water bring the community and the kids. cracks jokes and has • balloons and a raging sprin children together," said all of them laughing.” kler on Aug. 17. Felton. Cathy Crom elin, a life-long In perfect summer weather, According to Roberts, she member of the parish, said the almost 20 children came out and Felton are in the process church reaches out to “the for the water activity event at 7 of putting together a calendar young, the old and the in- p.m., which was organized by for more upcoming children’s between.” parishioners Kathy Roberts activities and are also working The Cromelins are active in and Bonnie Felton. As party on establishing a youth group, the church’s support group music rung through the air, which would be the first in for special needs children, the children, donned in their recent history at the church. founded by Mrs. Cromelin bathing suits, participated in a “Th is church is very family- and Pitches over a year ago in water balloon toss, musical oriented,” Felton said. “We an ongoing effort to blend water balloons, sprinkler want to keep the children awareness of autism and other limbo, and balloon and together to help preserve their disabilities into the Sunday sponge relay races. W ith a well- youth and to help keep them School and church services. clad refreshment table and a grounded.” “What you get here, you box of prizes, by the time the “It’s nice to get people don’t get anvwhere else,” said sky fell dark and the night con involved,” Roberts agreed. “It’s Julian Cromelin, grateful, as cluded at 8:30 p.m. with ice just a fun night out, with no he watched his son, Liam play pops, most of the children pressure.” amidst the water activities. were soaked in both water and Clearly well-organized, “Rev. Pitches takes time out for laughs. Felton and Roberts kept the each individual. He gets down The water balloon night children entertained without a on his knees to talk to the chil was the idea o f Rev. Donald dull moment/ Both women dren, to be on their level.” Pitches, although the pastor is take their parish involvement Mrs. Cromelin also made Photo by Sandro Spino seriously, are extremely wel mention of church fundraisers Full Service Salon fo r Men & Women on vacation through the end Community children bend down coming and are genuinely for those currently serving in o f this month and was unable low under the water-sprinkler to attend. interested in helping to build Iraq, a special child ren ’s mass 2 0 0 the church’s family environ limbo. Save ' ff “We wanted td do some on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and Any Service Over $25 thing more for thç kids this ment, in adopting the impor specialized prayer-groups tant aspect o f togetherness as a F o r a ll f í n t Urne dient» summer,” said Roberts. “We including those for communi it a church for the communi means for instilling faith in the have been planning events for ty teachers and firemen. “Rev. ty," she said. community. once a month, starting this Pitches is really trying to make HAIR • WAXING NAILS « TANNING
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Claudia Winand, who with Among the various ways the husband Jimmy Wrinand con local law enforcement show John Trabucco tinues to pack the calendar their appreciation, several offi Financial Services Associate with fundraisers despite con cers donate their time each cerns of waterfront develop year to help Winand host “safe ment putting their Waterfront night” for area families on Cafe bar and restaurant out of Halloween, designed to keep Prudential $ financial business. kids off the streets after the On the weekend of Sept. 2- heightened fears of 9/11. £ 2005 The Prudential Insurance Company of America, NewarKNJ IFS-A01355 3 Ed. 04/2005 3, the W inands donated 10 Winand also hosts parties percent of the money they for Carlstadt soldiers when made to the Red Cross for vic they return from Iraq and has School of the tims of Hurricane Katrina. been sending them and the During the fall, they’ll be much-sought-after commodity holding a can collection, as of extra shirts. Garden State Ballet well as donating the proceeds “I have the people who buy of a dinner raffle, to New them sign them," he said. “All FALL CLASSES Orleans as it begins to recover. the money that gets paid goes Starting Septem ber to the troops.” But newscasts from behind Children • Tteens • Adults the counter and talk of The brown T-shirts bear the patrons didn’t prompt the restaurant’s logo, a reminder Beginner to Advanced Carlstadt residents to charity. to the soldiers of support on 28 Glen Road A wall proudly displays the both the home and the water shields of the 70 Bergen fronts. RUTHERFORD County Police Departments, as Though he may have to one (201) 939-3398 well as various memorabilia day box up his award for from Jim m y’s ongoing service Volunteer o f the Year and wall- Non-Profit School as firefighter. to-wall letters of thanks, Earlier this summer, the W inand says he will continue REGISTER NOW Winands hosted the John to give back to the community Ph oto b y Je f f Fucci and w ill offer a place for others Rinaldi Bike Run for the Claudia Winand, Jimmy Winand and waitress Marilyn in front of Carlstadt PBA, raising more to do the same. For more information, call a wall of thanks at the Waterfront Cafe in Carlstadt. The Winands than $11,000 for funds that have been raising money for police, fire and military charities since 201-507-5656. 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SEPTEMBER 8.3005 Seniors celebrate Hawaiian style LBOE questions overdue projects he’s going to give to the stated that the field house B y A la n o L C o p rio schools because the recreation would be worth the time that it programs use school proper took to be completed. “I don’t ty,” Vendola stated. want to sound greedy because L Y N D H U R S T — U pon Still, Kist stated that the we have this beautiful build learning of a series of new board could avoid unneces ing. There are towns salivating projects that are being sary expenses by using over this building. It’s a fantas planned for the school district portable bathrooms, or having tic project and we should be members of the Lyndhurst people escorted to the high grateful if the mayor is willing Board of Education spoke out school bathrooms. to finish it What’s the rush? If about the still uncompleted “Right now, we’re just look it takes another year for it to field house at Lyndhurst High ing at 12 dates that these bath be done, then so be it.. Even if School. rooms need to be used for. We we do this [take over construc T h e town will be paying to hired a trainer, and the train tion], it won’t be finished by fix up the Provost building so ing room isn’t even done. football season,” said board that it can be used for pre Where is he going to take care member Thomas DiMascio. school classes, as well as fo r a of [his duties]? The field new board office,” said house is a priority. It has to be Superintendent of Schools finished,” Kist said. Joseph Abate, during the Aug. T h e fundraiser will help to 16 regular meeting. “The town fund all of that,” Stella stated. is also going to pay for a new T h e board only paid $20,000 youth center with, the excep for architect fees [for the field tion of the architect plans house construction].” [which will be paid for by the “ I think that if the mayor is board].” going to begin a new project, Abate stated that special Photo by S a n d ra Sp in o then the board should take education classes will replace care of the construction. If you Connie, Helen and CamHe listen as Counselor George reveals who came closest to guessing the the present preschool classes, look at the architecture plans, number of seashetts in health worker/activities coordinator Jennifer's bowl. which are held at Washington if the building was designed to School. spec, then it should have been L Y N D H U R S T — O n Aug. entitled, “I Wish I Were in people out of institutions,” T h e announcem ent was completed about three years 30, the Valley BroOk Center at H aw aii." Gloeckler said. “We help made after the board reviewed ago,” Kist stated. Comprehensive Behavioral Take me with you!” shout them to be as independent as a resolution, which rejected Board Vice President John CM n i Dyshf • bvitaÜMS • F iw i ed Jean in her orange lei as possible.” the bids received for the instal Healthcare in Lyndhurst Sedlock added that the grant HIM» »* » rWiy . MnS rrfi • »-«iJBnHI MtllianO* i-- wrapped up the summer with she heard the title, and she As she explained it, fami lation of outdoor bathrooms money could be used to offset lies who have an older person to be utilized during sporting a Hawaiian celebration. stirred up a laugh from her costs incurred because of the Within walls covered in fellow group members. who they would like to see events at the high school. The construction. “If the mayor Lyndhurst Education Fund pineapples and palm trees, George then proceeded to spend more time out of the has a $40,000 grant, then he * 5 ° ° O t t will finance the installation of amidst inflatable fish and tell the group that this was a house call up the Valley can add that and we can use Purchase o f $ 35.00 o r moro indoor bathrooms at the field crabs and centerpieces of poem that had been written Brook Center. The center that to help make the project house, while the board will pay bamboo and seashells, the by those in the Valley Brook does assessment on intake, more affordable for the for outdoor bathrooms. geriatric-partial care group Center back in 2001, and the Gloeckler said, also noting board,” Sedlock said. laughed and played games as room erupted with conversa that the fee is on a sliding Board member Ronald Kist Still, other board members tropical music like “Wipeout” tion and smiles as those who scale. stated that This project [the and “Good Vibrations” sung had been there back then There are 40 people in the field house] was to be com through the room. claimed their stake. program, which runs from 9 pleted in the fall o f 2002. Now 53 Route 17 South Each group member wore Poetry groups and special a.m. to 3 p.m.; some come we’re looking at 2005 and talk M East Rutherford a tag with their Hawaiian parties are only two of the every day and others are on ing about a new youth center name printed across it. They many activities that go on at their own schedules. A van and board of education build V m S M t r fa lls 201-896-8888 took turns guessing the num Valley Brook Center. transports those who live in ing. I think that we should Cm to jt WU,irtol«3( fcEodt Cliwtin) *""*■ Din»uurfjk ber o f seashells in a bowl, “We do lots of extra special southern Bergen County, worry about finishing the field played musical pineapples, things for these folks,” said although the program is house before we go and dream Teacher O pen H ouse marveled as a live volcano Gail Gloeckler, program open to seniors in neighbor of new projects. We have the Looking for a unique flaw to V im four daw of «ttbn rt? 6r»q th* d m to Dinouur Falb whw* th«f can turn oozed with home-made lava coordinator and full-time ing counties as well, same people making promises, VMtotologf i, 6*ologi on a WmI tuttxl for Him. and played Hawaiian Bingo. nurse at the facility. This sum Gloeckler said. H ot lunch is and nothing has been done." They were wowed as activities mer, such activities included a served daily, and a detailed Board President Elaine Bring this ad when booking your class trip and receive coordinator and mental picnic at Darlington and a calendar of scheduled activi Stella said Mayor Richard 1 o % O f f . health worker Jennifer Fay, in trip to the zoo the week ties is posted. DiLascio is planning a Limit one per schttol. Offer ends Sept. 30th. her Hawaiian natural grass before. In addition, someone Gloeckler said she is gen fundraiser to help raise the skirt, read to them about from the Bergen County Zoo uinely impressed with her co finances necessary for the Hawaiian volcanoes, and comes every month with ani workers. “The staff is fabu completion of the field house. M ystical W orld then they feasted on pineap mals to show to the group, lous. The way they take care “We’re also going to get every * Bookstore & Enlightenment Center ples, mango, ambrosia and Gloeckler said. The group of the clients,” she said with a thing in writing from the punch. also went to Branch Brook sigh, “they are just great.” mayor so that there’s no mis- Our Fall Workshop Schedule “This is better than Park in the spring, and they v - The Hawaiian celebration communication,” Stella stated. is now available at the Store. Christmas!” said Marie, with a will be going pumpkin-pick concluded with a game of Board member Stephen smile on her face, as George, ing in October. Valley Brook rolling stones and music by Vendola said that grant money / i - - Stop by for your copy today! a counselor, passed around conducts educational and the popular Hawaiian singer would be available to the 648 Ridge Road plates of cake. Marie said that therapeutic programs with a Don Ho. board. The mayor has grant Lyndhurst, N J 07071 she has been coming to the great deal of cognitive stimu “We try and celebrate money, about $40,000, that 201-896-3999 Valley Brook Center for close lation, according to everything,” Gloeckler said. to five years. Gloeckler. “I love my job,” Enlightenment: The Key to the Future George read aloud a poem “Basically, we try to keep Catch the spirit of Williams ^ """ wh#»r*» Williams’« fiimr#» wifp at Q B ¡Acrt* P r t i r l By Dana Rapisardi where Williams’s future wife, at 9 Ridge Road, which Florence Herm an, was born R e p o r t e r Williams bought in 1913 and and lived. This is where he where he lived with wife and *5Lof u s d o a B the work* R U T H E R F O R D — A high courted her. His best friend children until his death in Nk 6iik M ff I a u c tio n lived on Home Avenue too,” 1963. This house was the loca light of the William Carlos Servlc— Offered •Rocort» •Dtsnoy • MWlaria said Leith. Also located on tion of Williams's medical Williams Symposium on Sept. S m«>nrir ml Home Avenue was the office and where other artists Complete Auction Service •CM •Porteante • tusujncsi 17 w ill be a bus tour o f the (Collectibles Only) Rutherford streets and neigh Rutherford Unitarian Church, and writers often gathered, g Sales/Home Re-Organizati • W D t •PoM cri •TV Guida so important in Williams’s including such poets as Ezra borhoods where W’illiam s was Estate Cleanouts •Conio Book* •HMVSMrao • Aviation family. In its Sunday school, he Pound and E.E. Cummings, bom and lived his entire life. We Buy & Sell • Sp o ilt Cad s Equipment •Finbacks was first exposed to ideas that considered with Williams liter Conducted by Borough Free Appraisals •Stamp« •Otd Toy« •Coca-Cola Historian Rod Leith, the tour would shape his thinking the ary giants of the early 20th • IM « Cante •PaptrtMck* will begin at 131 West Passaic rest o f his life. Century. “It was a Mecca for • P « Ave. where Williams was born, One block further, on artists,” Leith explained. Magnfcss/PtSpt • M h M d flM n * ■ •1 i t and include points of interest Chestnut Street, lived the The WCW Symposium will • A m o « * * Mom. woman Williams first pro between there and 9 Ridge celebrate W illiam s as a great • S s H M te n r • U * e posed to, years before when he artist with many gifts, a poet, a Road, which had been «M m m h William s’s home for 50 years at was a very young man. “In fact playwright a painter. Leith’s the time of his death. they were just children," said intention is to flesh out this The tour will follow the Leith. “But she loved poetry image, grounding Williams in streets of Williams’s boyhood and so did he. In fact she the town o f his birth, as an and youth, pointing out the wrote poetry too.” active and dedicated citizen of people and places crucial in Park Avenue will be Rutherford. “He was a physi forming Williams the man and revealed as both W illiam s’s cian here. He was the school p o et path into the world and an physician here. He was head of Stopping points will include important center in his profes the health department here. the Grace Episcopal Church sional life. “Park Avenue is H e was involved during W orld area at the corner of W. where he had various drug War I with the distribution of Passaic and Wood avenues. stores he used when he was a sugar. H e was involved with “Wood Avenue is important doctor,” said Leith. “He’d the Mosquito Commission. He because this is where Williams walked along Park to the train was very active in the commu and brother Edgar played as station, which he used very nity and still he was active in boys, when it was ju st a wood routinely going into the city to the arts.” ed area," said Leith. Horace Mann High School, or For more information The next important street to the Children’s Hospital about the tour or symposium, when he was interning." in . W illiam s’s life is H om e log on to www.williamcar- The tour will dwell a while Avenue, two blocks away, loswilliams.org. Take a driving course, get a rebate SECAUCUS — Liberty The course includes eight Medical Center, 55 Health Meadowiands Hospital hours of classroom instruc Meadowiands Parkway, and die American Association tion, which is designed to Secaucus. Attendance is o f Retired Persons (AARP) is enhance existing skills and to required on both days for cer offering residents the oppor develop safe and defensive tification. There is a $10 fee tunity to reduce their points if techniques for people over 50 per person, and all partici approved by NJ Motor years o f age, although partici pants must possess a valid dri W ilk ie s and receive a rebate pants do not need to be a v e r’s license. at their insurance at the same member of AARP. Light refreshments and tim e. The next course sessions complimentary parking will be This Driver Safety Program will be held on Tuesday, Sept provided. For enrollment o d d ie fK t th e ru le s o f th e ip a d 27 and Thursday, Sept 29, information, contact the and die effects of age-related from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Community Services physical problems of driving. Meadowiands Hospital D ep a rtm en t a t 201-392-3266. 4 Dog O w nership Day Celebration! Septem ber 1 7 th, 2 0 0 5 , 9 am to 1 pm Riverside County Park Lyndhurst, New jersey - (Near the D og Run) Hosted By: Palisades Kennel Club Fun For the Entire Family! Free Samples of The Best Dog Foods & Dog Treats! AKC C anine G ood Citizens Testing with delicious D oggie B ags for test participants! Face Painting for kids! Contests & Prizes for Best Tail Wag, Best Barker, Dog/Owner Look Alikes j Best Sit, Best Down, Best Trick, Best Owner Grooming Job, Canine Costume Parade C om e & Learn! M eet & Speak with: The Palisades Kennel Club Educational Committee Connie Formosa, the Holistic Dog Trainer of Canine Communications with Touch & Massage Canine Dental Screening by Animal General Canine CPR Demonstrations with Oradell's Emergency Vets Tracy Kroll, Veterinary Behaviorist with the Best Breed for You Erica Salvemini of Just 4 Paws Mobile Grooming Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs Erin Barrett of Dog Gone Bizzy Kayton Photo Studio Bergen County Animal Shelter, Mid Atlantic Great Dane Rescue, NJ Greyhound Rescue Sponsored by l l w t f c s r J V e/*eMeodMeedr Contributors: Fkk> Friendly M agazine, From m s Nutritionals, Kong, N ature's Variety, Neura, Platinum Perform ance, Real M eat Treats, Sherpa's Pet TVodng Co., Skyline Com m unity Church, Triple Crown, Vkbac, W holelffe Dog Tteats & M orel LAND PLATINUM Your Saure» for Hm wntiM w , Tbwopoutk »nd Sport* Nutrition i ft VitÉÉM H kM fiirrnn) i irJÉÉ M " » W . ’ • ...... a JH E Jg A P E R . THURSDAY. SB7EM BK 8,2005, More Than FULL TIME & PART-TIME PRE-K G re e n D ay continues p o litics and FREE REGISTRATION B y Jaff Fu cd M u s ic C r it ic Relotation Celebration Free Registration EAST RUTHERFORD — With fans doing their bidding We are moving and hanging on every lyric, to 137 Stuyvesant punk rock superpower Green in Lyndhurst Day brought a concert to Giants Stadium on Sept 1 so ■ Preschool & After Care-All Ages full of energy that the crowd needed a smoke when it was Currently 606 Ridge U 2 0 1 -6 3 5 -9 0 0 4 \ done. It got one, with the 10- minute fireworks show after selections from 2004’s rock opera “American Idiot,” older I news doesn't wait a w eek favorites like “Hitchin’ a Ride” and “W'elcome to Paradise,” 1 BREAKING NEWS - and a cover of Queen’s “We Are the Champions.” * Though lead guitarist and singer Billie Joe Armstrong stood his ground on “Idiot’s" politics, unable to resist the A re You a Victim ? urge to make fun of George o f Bush and remind the audi ence of its power as voters, he Ad ware. Spyware, or Viruses? also toned them down signifi cantly since the band’s visit to / Does your system freeze and you have to re-boot often? (Continental Arena two weeks before the elections last / Do you have a Cable or DSL Broadband Connection? October. / Does it seem to take forever to connect to the internet? Armstrong, Mike Dirnt (bass) and Tre Cool (drums) / Is your screen loaded with pop-up advertisements? continued to tear at the grass roots of the American way of / Are some applications not loading or not responding? life using its own commercial ism as a trowel, blending cul If any or some of th e s e symptoms sound fam iliar, tural criticism with three huge your com puter is possibly Infected screens, water guns, confetti w ith viruses and/or Ad/Spyware. and fireworks. With militant flags behind Infections o f ang tgpe can place him, Armstrong frequently ¡four personal data and privacy at r is k . stopped songs to involve the audience in everything from chanting and applauding him, We C an H e lp ! to helping him form a band Call for Inform ation onstage. Besides expressing the joy Vilcing Computer Photo b y Je f f Fucci of a child who would be easily 201-991-0189 bored without toys ranging Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong rallies support and applause from fans at Giants Stadium or Visit our W ebsite from a wizard puppet during on Sept. 1. www.vlklngcom puter.com /Vlctlm “King for a Day” to a harmoni ca during “Minority,” Serving the South Bergen Area Since 1986 Armstrong demonstrated the their music. way for the nine-minute “Jesus control one man can have Lighters and phones staved of Suburbia” and the other over a crowd. in the air for "Wake Me L'p newer songs. Though there was a little When September Fnds,” the But fans seemed apprecia too much rally and not band’s latest radio-dominating tive, from those pushing des enough concert, the rockers track, dedicated to the victims perately forward on the stadi left everyone so exhausted of Hurricane Katrina. um floor to others up in the from participating that they The show concluded with nose-bleeds, where giant pic couldn’t feel anything but sat perhaps Armstrong’s only tures of Armstrong touching School Bells isfied. humble moment in a night of himself, wearing a crown and In black shirts, red ties, but hvperactive and juvenile stage laving on the floor were ridicu are Ringing! tons, spiked hair and eye antics: a solo performance of lous, but made even the makeup, looking like a group “Good Riddance.” cheapest seats entertaining. of punk soldiers straight out of The show had its (laws, The real fireworks were Hot Topic boot camp, Green including an abandonment of never the ones in the air. Come sec I)r Eli, Day’s in-your face freakiness the better part of the material added undeniable presence to of their 16-vear career to make our kids’ specialist. Pediatric D ental Two Carlstadt residents couldn't Specialist #5529 Robert S. Levy D.M.D. stand by, began K atrina relief drive Sr Associates Q uality D ental Treatm ent By Jeff Fucci fo r the,entire fa m ily S e n io r R e p o r t e r 521 Kearny Ave, Kearny CARLSTADT — “I stay up 201-991-1280 all hours watching the news,” w w w .drrobertalevy.com said resident Nancy Willis at a Interest Free VMMU disaster relief drive for financing Amiable Hurricane Katrina victims. t e 3SE “Those people haven’t had food and water in days. They’re losing their minds.” Willis and friend Mima Lopez agreed they couldn’t stand by in the face of so much suffering in New Orleans, with the federal government failing to do enough to save lives. “I can’t believe in America they couldn’t drop water. They did in Vietnam and other countries during wars,” Willis said, adding, “It’s war zone down there.” School of Dance When her young son asked her how he could get his juice 800 Schuyler Ave, Unit B, Lyndhurst box to the needy on TV, Willis got together with Lopez and contacted the Red Cross about P h o to b y Je f f Fucci Register MOW! setting up a collection station N ancv W illis and M im a Lopez stand over a fable of food items col at the Carlstadt Civic Center Ages 2 1/2 years through Adult lected for victims of Hurricane Katrina at the Carlstadt Civic Center on Fourth Street on Fourth Street. The volunteers are also accepting clothes, blan Beginner through Advanced Beginning Friday, Sept. 2, kets and checks for distribution by the Red Cross. the two women gathered Classical Ballet • lyrical Ballet • Pointe donations of canned goods, to go with anything, and they S e p t 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. bottled water, baby formula, Tip • Jazz • Hip Hop • Boys Hip Hop Classes didn’t want to give money,” They’re looking for dona toiletries, clothes and blankets, Wrillis said. tions of nonperishable food Floor GynnasUcs* Voice «Adatt Classes hoping to have enough to rent She added, however, that items, personal hygiene items n iy IMs A im itve s in Dance a U-Haul by the end of the the Red Cross was accepting clean clothes and toiletries, drive. “Places Please” ...oissical theatre checks and had given the which Hernan Lopez, T h e first day, one person Children's Daactag BtrtMay Parties women official stationary to Carlstadt’s Officer of brought everything,” Willis collect and document any they Emergency Management will said , gesturing to a table of receive. secure a truck to transport to p e a n u t butter, Poland Spring In addition, the Red Cross the Red Cross at the start of a n d Progresso. “If we got a few established an open line of next week. more people like that, we’d be communication which Willis “They took the initiative to doing great” and Lopez could connect any do this and they deserve a lot r 8TATE43F-THE-ART DANCE STUOIO Response increased as area one with if they wanted more of credit” Lopez said. The residents saw posters in stores nllh certlfled instructora who are dedhated information. department just wasn’t ready." and an advisory on the to deveioping individua! tálente as neU as gróup progresa The drive is scheduled to Willis and Lopez can be Carlstadt municipal sign on continue Friday, S e p t 9 from 5 reached at 201-334-2405 and Hackensack Street p.m. to 9 p.m . and Saturday, 201-407-0474, respectively. at ttadb Mi “People didn’t know where —- Sfrwbreetwm. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 8.2005 THE LEADER E Contest fo r Toastm aster C lub L y n d h u r s t RUTHERFORD — Rutherford Public Library. Fairleigh Early Birds The winner will advance to L i q u o r Toastmaster Club invites the the area, division and district public to witness a humorous level. Visit L i c e n s e Mieech contest on Saturday, www.geocities.com/fairleig- 10, beginning at 9a.m. in hearlybinb: van«» Brook Prajaet the auditorium of the Riv*r Road Project ENCAP Goff Couraas LR D sponsors bus trip to A C casino C A L L N O W LYNDHURST — The township resident 21 years and 646-815-8902 Parks and Recreation, Tickets are $17 per person wwwLeadet Newspapers,net announced a trip to Showboat with a coin return of $18 and www.LeaderNewspapers.net Casino in Atlantic City on $5 coupon off the buffet. 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In memory — "I know there ore many here tonight, not just from the borough, who < i l ’:,"™ ’;,” ;™ BUSINESS INSURANCE Hasbrouck Heights to continuing his vision/' said Rutherford M ayor Bernadette McPherson, as sne presc IV»*: ( 20113MÎ25 • F u : {Ml) 2SMHJS Vic Delucia's Dassina to his son Jeff, dauahter-in-lnw Nlnn « u u y i i ic i S u ,---- ..idaewood H______^ /ww _ __ By Dana Rapisardi such as length of bills to iden Freiday, Wildlife Sanctuary tify different bird species. 1. M assage increases m etabolism , relaxes R e p o r t e r Director with the New Jersey “Once you teach them to iden Audubon Society. “Mid- and refreshes the m uscles ; LYNDHURST — For bird tify simple species, they begin September is prime time to 2. Helps prevent and relieve m uscle cram ps, spasm s I watchers and anyone who to see differences in other find migratory waterfowl and and improve circulation of blood and lymph loves nature and the outdoors, species for themselves,” Carola birds of prey in the 3. It has been beneflciAl in keeping the skin Saturday, Sept. 17 will be a big said. Meadowlands,” Freiday noted. functioning in a norm al, healthy m anner day. Th at’s the date fo r the sec Parents wishing to instill a “Birding at the festival will be 4. Relieves fatigue, reduces tension and anxiety ond annual New Jersey love and respect for nature in great.” 5. Prevents and relieves stiffaess and soreness Meadowlands Festival of their children will find ample Not all the festival's events o f m u s c l e s Birding, taking place at opportunity at the Festival of are slated for outdoors. Birding. MEDICAL MASSAOE DeKorte Park and the Renown birdwatcher and “Promoting the author Marie W inn will deliver now offwad at Meadowlands Environment Dr. Edward P “ Center, in Lyndhurst. Meadowlands as an eco-tourist the keynote address in the The event is being organ destination is our priority," Meadowlands Environment Chiropractic ized by the New Jersey Carola said. “Fifteen million Center’s auditorium. Winn, Audubon Society and people' have access to it. You who has published many Hackensack Riverkeeper. can find great stuff right here.” books including several for “When we give our Eco- *The Hackensack R iver is a children, is the author o f “Red- river in recovery, and the rich Cruises, people always marvel Tails in Love: Pale Male’s Story community of migratory and at the variety of wildlife that — A True Wildlife Drama in nesting birds in the New Jersey thrives in the shadow of the NJ Central Park." The book Meadowlands is evidence of Turnpike, Giants Stadium and chronicles how a group of it,” said Captain Bill Sheehan, the Empire State Building,” birders discovered a pair of executive director of Executive Director Sheehan nesting hawks near Fifth R egister Now! said. “This festival celebrates Hackensack Riverkeeper. *The Avenue in NYC.The hawks, that phenomenon." named Pale Male and Lola, Festival of Birding is a great Carola added, “Around 365 have become celebrities, with FttU R &isPm tio* way for beginners and experts species of birds can be seen a Web site devoted to them. alike to experience it first hand.” here, including endangered The first Meadowlands Wed Sept 7th 3pm-6pm species like the yellow- Festival of Birding was held in The day-long festival, run crowned night heron and the October 2004 at the Thom Sept 8th 3pm-6pm ning from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., black crowned heron. Sixty- Meadowlands Environment will feature events for birders five species are known to nest Center and drew about 100 Ballet • Tap • Ja zz# o f all ages and experience. here.” Peregrine falcons and birders from New Jersey and Activities will include bird- four bald eagles have also the surrounding area. This watching field trips with Special Program for Pre-schoolers been spotted. year’s event will feature more expert guides, birding along “Every year the water gets attractions and a post-festival & Kinder Ages the Hackensack River by boat, cleaner. There are more fish, warbler walk and hawk watch workshops for building bird more frogs, more inverte on Sunday, Sept. 18 at the houses and backyard feeders, Adult Exccrdse 10 W eek Program brates and more insects, which Palisades Interstate Park and events especially geared to Warmup • Stretch • Workout to Music water birds and song birds Stateline Lookout. introduce birding to children. eat,” Carola said. This year’s festival will also “We really want to bring Offering so much to feed feature an “early bird” field people and nature together, upon, the Meadowlands has trip to Liberty State Park at 7 kids especially,” said Hugh become a stopping place for a.m., and is only open to those Carola, program director of many migratory species, some who pre-register. Hackensack Riverkeeper and which migrate thousands of The fee for the event is $20 coordinator of the Festival of miles, on their way to territo in advance, $30 at the door. Birding. ries as distant as Antarctica. Children 17 and under are “Kids take to birdwatching “They wouldn’t come here free. A complimentary conti like ducks to water — if you’ll if there weren’t places to rest, nental breakfast and lunch ” pardon the expression,” things to eat," Carola said. buffet of sandwiches and bev Carola joked. “It’s a great way “The New Jersey erages will be provided.. For 2nd Annual New Jersey Meadowlands to play outside and birds are Meadowlands Festival of more information or to regis easy to watch. Kids’ natural Birding is a celebration of the ter for the Festival of Birding, tendency is to look at wildlife, rich bird life of this urban contact Hackensack and there are fun ways to turn oasis, and an opportunity for Riverkeeper at 201-968-0808 Festival of Birding it into a study.” birders of all levels to learn or visit their Web site at C iting the easy use o f binoc about and enjoy the diverse www.HackensackRiverkeeper. ulars, Carola explained how Saturday, September 17, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. species found here,” said Don org. children can learn to use clues Meadowlands Environment Center, Lyndhurst, NJ $20 in advance, $30 at the door, 17 & Under Free R ive r cleanup is p art o f n atio n al d ay o f service SECAUCUS — September Riverkeeper River Cleanup on waders and get dropped in Keyaete by Maria Wiaa, Author of JM-Taff* la tova, 11 has been set aside as a vol event will be held on Sunday, the marslyes by pontoon boat, tha ltua Story of the Fifth Avenue Red-Tail Hawks untarily observed national day Sept. 11, from noon to 5 p.m., or stay on dry land equipped o f service, charity and compasr at Laurel Hill County Park, with pickup sticks and trash sion to honor die victims of New County Road, Secaucus bags. • Bird-watching Field Trips with Expert Guides the terrorist attacks on the (at public boat ramp). Hackensack Riverkeeper • Birding the Hackensack River by Boat United States. For this reason, Lau rel H ill County Park is will supply all equipment, as Hackensack Riverkeeper has the site of Hackensack well as lunch and snacks. • Herons, Egrets, Ducks, Hawks and More! Riverkeeper’s Paddling Center Volunteers are requested to scheduled one of their river • Family-Friendly Activities for All Ages: Birding Basics, Birdhouse cleanups on this date, to pro and Eco-Cruise Program, so all bring a bottle of water, bug vide an opportunity for people of their boats will be put to use spray and sunscreen, and to Building, Backyard Habitats for Wildlife - to come together and do during this cleanup. plan on getting very muddy at • Field guides, binoculars and birding books for sale something productive for Volunteers will have the this cleanup. No registration is opportunity to paddle around required; call Lisa Ryan at 201- their own community. F o r B e g i n n i n g Sc E x p e r i e n c e d B i r d e r s A l i k e . The Hackensack and fill canoes with trash, put 96&0806 for information. For Hm M imfi scMab af amah & actfvMn, ar ta nÿitit taatart Hadnasock WvtHtMptr at (201) 968-OMf www.HaA»aiaAthr«HMiyir. P A C C to host annual golf outing in October LYNDHURST — The on Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Hole sponsorships are Polish American Citizens’ recently renovated and refur able at $100 per hole. Club o f Lyndhurst win host its bished Mine Brook Golf Club For entry forms or more seventh annual golf outing to in Hackeustown. The cost is information, call the club at benefit the dub’s Scholarship $120 per person and include» 201-4S8-9723 or Dennis Sluka, j s d C h a rity Fu n d . greens feci, cart, continental g o lf c h a irm a n , a t 201-438- B v n m n r - The outing will take place breakfast, dinner and prizes. 2560. THE LEADER THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 8.2005 • v • ' K ’ £ 4v> ■. GRAND OPENING» GIOVANNI’S Stuffed Breads & Pious MADE FRESH DAILY Stuffed Breads • Pizza Italian Bread Different Varieties Available Calzone • Cheese Steak Italian H ot Dogs T i k e Out Orders Only W e D e l i v e r (201)933-8177 119 Valley Brook Ave, Lyndhurst C all far Our D aily Specials HOURS: Mon-Fri 1 lam 9pm • Sat 12ptn-9pm Open Sundays 9am-lpm Fine Italian Cuisine Photo by B il Alen When it comes to foreign food, most Americans are quite conversant with the standard fare: Italian, Chinese, 3.1 M o o n a c h ie R o a d . M o o n a e h io * 201 -1-Í-0--.1.120 Japanese, Spanish/Portuguese, even French, to a certain extent. One type of cuisine, though, that still presents a .-■f • mysterious allure to most is the food of the Mediterranean and the Middle East, which is exactly what you’ll find at Cafe Akasya at 503 Valley Brook Ave. in Lyndhurst. A quaint, little, almost deli-style eatery with just a handful of Rated The Record 2 /2 5 /0 5 tables, Cafe Akasya serves late breakfast (mostly U.S. style), lunch and dinner with flair. Already well renowned in the area for its gyros (pide bread wrapped around lamb, beef or chicken with lettuce, tomato, onion and a special Tahini sauce), Cafe Akasya also serves a full range of interesting and tantalizing entrees. We sampled (front from left) Turkish bread, a cold appetizer combo-plate, and a main dish of beef and chicken on rice with grilled vegeta Restaurant. Bar . Lounge •X bles, and (back from left), Baklava (a well-known sweet, cake-like dessert) Shepherd Salad with feta cheese, Borek, » m a n u Welcoming service and first rate ingredients a hot appetizer made with flaky pasty and cheese formed into an egg-roll shape and falafel (fried chick peas and veg Hours: that comprise excellent time honored food at gies with Tahini sauce), along with some delightful and full-flavored Turkish coffee. The cold appy plate included a Open Mon-Fri reasonable prices" - THE RECORD 2/25/05 mixture of hot and spicy chopped veggies with walnuts, pureed smoked eggplant with garlic and yogurt, a delicious Lunch & Dinner- UVI INTIRTAJNMINT Fri & Sat • Plea» Inquire hummus (pureed chick peas with spices) and grape leaves stuffed with rice, peppers parsley and onions and a cold Sat Dinner bean salad with veggies, potatoes and a lite tomato fljlfp . O ur ftpQgijfa vtpre the hummus, the Borek and the falafel. starting 5pm; In addition, Chef Yakup Demirkan will soon be aclding Sun Private 201-939-2000 Hwfct— rit S u n , W m H M p, HJ fresh-grilled fiSb (such as salmon and sea bass) to the line Parties Only 117 up. Cafe Akasya is owned by Nina Pellack, is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and can be reached at Sal Anthony’s Restaurant 201-933-8933. Delivery and catering are both available. rated ir-ki by The Record Grand Open% 312 Hackensack Street “Just Like Mama Used to Make”^ i Caristadt, NJ ' (201) 672-0033 D a n i e l a ’ s c x j a v "Sal Anthony's offers that truly coming-home feeling ' k ' k ' k ' k ' k Italian Family Restaurant Excellence in Dinning that Italian kitchens are so well-known and loved for..." New York l>aily New» Seafood • Steaks • BBQ • Daily Lunch Bergen Record Open 7 Days A Week * Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. 4pm to 6pm and Dinner Specials for Lunch & Dinner • Homestyle Cooking Dally Specials SPECIAL DRINKS 1/2 PRICE .'.22-224 R itiri Road. U m ilia rs i. \ J 07071 FREE D i o r 30 Years Experience ! i l : 201-935-8818 APPETIZERS • Catering for A ll Occasions Sizzling Steak • On Premises or Outgoing T h e C i t u , ♦ Established • Serving you and your ance.Mors for (»!! yt*ars! 1 5 % FULL NFL SPORTS PACKAGE •- 8 different cuts of Black Angus Beef starting at $14.96 — With This Ad •- Chicken breast served sizzling like our world famous steaks —• Also Pick-Up & D elivery GAMES - •- Salad & choice of fries, onion rings or rice included -• •- Lunch entrees starting at $6.95 — 319 Hackensack Kids menu, plenty of high chairs, and booster seats -• St, Caristadt, NJ •- Serving 31 brands of beer -• 201-460-9110 •— 16 wines by the glass and 55 wines by the bottle —• • - Open 7 days for lunch and dinner -• . 4SS VaUay Bnak An, Lyndmntl ('all today to hare our menu faxed. Til« King of the Cuban * Steak 201-896-4007 Take out available. H a v a n a www.thecitylounge.com (i20 Rf. 17 South • Caristadt. New .Jersey • (201) 43S-%77 j 525 Moonachie Ave, WoocMUdge • 901-933-3111 e s s z :______■ SHHBM BBHHBi ■1U-' Lunch Special $6.95 Mon-Fri 11 am-2pm 110 Moonachie Ave. Moonachie, N J 07074 All main dishes come with rice, beans and sweet plantain (1 m ile e a s t o f f o f R fe. 17) M o n d a y T hu rsd ay Chicken & Potato Thinly Sliced Breaded 1 201-939-1244 M anny 6c John Cimilnca in a Cuban red sauce Chicken Breast Fricase de Pollo $9.75 Polio Empanlsado $9.75 H igh Perking Fets...not so pQ rtohlt g rill* ¿A b jets and Giants T u e sd a y Frid a y Seasoned Ground Beef Who needs the h ñ s h tt Shredded Beef F a n s ! p P Ropa Vle|a $9.75 Picadillo $9.75 W e d n e s d a y S a tu rd a y to Maaav’a Cuban Meat Stew Pork Chunks Pre and Post Gam e Came coo Papa $9.75 with Seasoned Yuca • Uehk rn-tam bnmck M bt Maalla de Puerco cot Yuca $9.75 • Utxmrg hm tm sfrta th m tm * fnm ttmdinm wJ D inner Special $19.95 Eat in or Take Out 3 Course Dinner Special n mpBmn ltrg U ê^g m m r/i mtiNO T — da tn S R c Let us cater your tailgate • A ffttta tr é D n A ttrl Can’t Make it to the game? I 1 th e N f L ‘ *25.°° to *1*™00 action with m s a a fa f Ticket here I at Manny^s...Satellite coverage of all NFL games Call now for itscratioas & information 201-939-1244 M n tim lki$ a d n im m a n E E g ifL ... U^or CndU Omk Mcrpud I ...... m m C om m unity N ew s » Buaine»« N ew s • H om es fo r Sale THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,2005 THE LEADER R m s e a o r a Sandra Brad; & Lorraine Mich««» Julia Angelo Janice Patricia Zeima Barbara Jama Farrell lisa Antonio Nicholas Patricia Donna Nancy Byron ~ Gulden Desanguine Kachel “Pal” Locar Lugo Manser Mary Ann McMillan Puso Santiago “Nick" Wester Dagfctfanl Tu tini i 'v ^ tir, TOO NEW V.i i*- * - Svl FOR PHOTO ; i l i jt - 1 ,1 : 1 Sm - *a L. ... -i CLIFTON $469,000 BLOOMFIELD *525,000 RUTHERFORD $529,900 E. RUTHERFORD $429,900 CARLSTADT $729,000 This newer construction 3BR, 1.5 Baths Side Immaculate crater hall colonial, featuring formal living LYNDHURST $429,900 Beautiful charming renovated 3BR.1.5 baths 2 FAMILY 2Yrs young beautiful ? family w/ 5 BR. 3bths. Lovely updated 3BR. 1.5 bath Colonial w/ new Hall Colonial is located on a very private area room w/tircpiace. 5 bedroom. 3.5 baths. Finished Colonial w/ chestnut trims and crown mold Nice 2 family w/ 4BRs A 2 bths. Separate entrances to 2BR Apt. on the 1st fl and 3BR Apt w/ fire with extra large rooms, brick wail w/ fireplace basement w/family room and full kitchen Many Tine carpets, freshly painted, remodeled bathrooms, details. Two car detached garage, with oversued drive ings. new maple kitchen cabinets, ceramic tile 2BRs Apartment on ' each floor w/ in* place, formal DR. & 2 blh&on the 2nd fl , H/W hardwood floors in DR. new siding ft in the living room, and extra large master bed- • way. This home is truly spacious and bright, with so floors, new deck, new landscaping, and so IilK.DRJ.RJkh. Huge ante, high ceilings, separate floors, huge unfin. Basement, skylites. & cathe room. Must see! C/A & Vac. AD218 much more. A must see. AD216 elec A gas. 1st floor has office room. 2nd fl has an dows. newer deck w/above ground pool ft much to offer. AU217 enc losed porch. Good income Opportunity AD214 dral ceilings. AD213 fencing. AD2I2 RUTHERFORD PARAMUS $509,000 CARLSTADT $412^00 OFFICE EXCLUSIVE Great 3BRCape on great lot, living room Charming 2 BR. 1.5 Baths Colonial w/large Charming 4BR Victorian on ovenizrd lot A w/wood bunting stove, dining room w/ Family im. large beautifully landscaped yard modem kitchen. Fireplace in large living room. French doon to deck, modem kitchen w/ w/pood. Family room could he MBR. Bright liv ing room wAin ceilings, hardwood fls. ft plenty tshed basement. Call for »ore detail». AD206 maible floors, basement, security system, of closet space This is a must see ADI93 great potential for expansion. AD207 $31s jm RUTHEKFORD . 1-1/2 baths Colonial ‘ CONDO RANCH condition % family NKW CONSTRUCTION «M l aaa ponfc, breakfast room, itnistad » AW ** 2BR. 2Bth Coodo in ItaB McdcaMy kept 2BR. 2 Full Bath Map Mw 4,790 sq. f t Cam I M CofcaM w/ 4 Roridi Room ft flatted hur—at. home witfi 3BRj and IS barin. Updasd hasrtmal. In move in condition, near sen te kouay hHise%Ht sneakies mchid- kSdien. newer window«, receued light! ed ft panoramic sunaet views, Shuttle lo train tt à f i a M k » and schools. AD170 . Leca*». Curt. Appeal ft dam. A iMdKaping. Pride òfown- garage. 1623 sq. ft. flatted bi A NYC fps at tie door OB for details. 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U e U U D L O C r c k n a b □ THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 8 70ns THE LEADER C21 Schilare nam es top sales associate RUTHERFORD — Eve ensuring she haft the knowl Meyerson has been named edg e to assist her clients in T o p Sales A ssociate for August, making sound real estate selling more than $1.5 million transactions,” said Michael in real estate. Meyerson start Schilare, broker/owner. ed her career with Century 21 In addition to her many Schilare Realty in 2002. Since accomplishments Meyerson is then, she has become one of a member of the National their top sales associates. She is Association of Realtors, New one o f a few agents in this area Jersey .Association o f Realtors .’Ä S K ffll« * SQ aoit to complete the vigorous train and Real Source Association of tfop, tatti,kytsed 4*557 mi. VWXG269784. * 9 , 9 9 5 ing course through Century Realtors. Anyone who is look 21 Corporation® to earn her ing to buy or sell can contact 2 0 f t designation as a Fine Homes Meyerson as an agent with the and Estate Specialist. experience and education to J 1 0 , 9 9 5 Meyerson has received make sure their real estate many awards over the years, transaction is a success. including Century 21 s Quality Photo, Schilare Really To contact Eve Meyerson, Service Award in 2002, Eve Meyerson she can be reached at 201-372- >*/*&%**, afc, cd, kyts ent > , 9 9 5 Century 21 Masters Club Ruby 0500, ext. 418 or visit the office EdU 54,036 mi. VMCVX724320. Award in 2003 and 2004, and located at 1 Lincoln Ave., “Eve is a dedicated and the New Jersey Association of Rutherford, conveniently TAURUS 4DR skilled sales associate who is a Realtors Bronze Level designa located across the street from firm believer that continued tion in 2004. the Rutherford Post Office. 43,896 tri. ‘ 1 0 (» 9 6 | education is a kev factor in A a K Htfi. 42,459 m l VW1B021127. * 1 2 , 4 9 5 4DR4WD I kyb ènt 65,290 mi. VW#XG1953$SS’ * 1 3 , 9 ^ 1 2002 PONTIAC ORANO PRIX OTP 6 cyt.«to,p/str« . # dAnoonrfB,^c,cd,ehrwNs, , . . m m s m m M l , tyse n t 44,681 mLVWt2F277157. * 1 4 , 9 9 5 2004 CHRYSLER SEBWNQ UMTED CONVERTMJ o m m m m 6cyt, auto, p/str cd ,t a f , alloys. * , _ _ _ _ PRE-owm m m 41,523 mi. WH4N16229T. 17,795 2004 FORD EXPLORER 4DR 4WD R elax. 6 cyl,auto,p/str/ABS/winds, Vc,cass/cd,alloys. Ä . Ä _ W a t lM 9517mLVMMUB79155. 520,995 ÜSCarfax 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONV Commenti« Edit, 8 cyl, 6 spd man, ptetr/ABS/winds, a/c, leath, chr wfils, kyts ent. , , . _ _ _ 13,225 mi. WW45131541. 4 3 ,9 9 5 Photo, Bergen County Democratic Women honor Grace Protomastro of Wood-Ridge — Bergen County Freeholder Valerie Vainieri Huttle (left) awards a commendation to honor Grace Protomastro (center), of Joewono, <3 Carlstadt, president of the DW BC, looks on. Joewono honored Prolomastro cial lifetime member or the organization in recognition of her 40 years of volunteer sei 2 9 5 PARK AVE. LYNDHURST, MJ the organization. Grace Prolomastro is well known as the wife of the late Nick Protomastro, a for mer councilman and Democratic Chairman of Wood-Ridge. The Protomastros are credited as popular longtime Democratic leaders in southern Bergen County. Century 2 1 Schilare Realty 1 Lincoln Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070 ph o n e : 2 0 1 - 3 7 2 - 0 5 0 0 * fax: 201-372-0400 Lee & M ike SchMare ËL THE LEADER THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 8.2005 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR O p i n i o n EDITORIAL PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN AGAINST INTERNET PREDATORS To the Editor: Fifty-seven m illion Americans have Internet access, with Local arm s reach out to K atrina victim s almost half of users under 18 years old. While the Internet prorides a vast array o f inform ation and opportunities for In the end, it's always the weather that has the Final Joseph Farino of Wood-Ridge, Corrections Officer enrichment, it also exposes people to a new world of online sav. Michael Wengrin of North Arlington. Rutherford Police dangers. Studies show that one out of five children who use .-Vs everyone was busy fighting in Iraq, watching for Officer John Russo and Rutherford Police Officer computer chatrooms have been approached over the Internet by pedophiles. One in four were sent pictures of terrorists and searching backpacks for bombs, Alfred Anderson. people who were naked or having sex, and the Department Hurricane Katrina pounced on Louisiana and Civilian Terry Scott of Rutherford, from the of Justice reports that one in 33 teenagers have been Mississippi. The devastation there is so great, emergency Immigration Department of the Homeland Security “aggressively’’ pursued, meaning they were sent gifts or monev or were requested to meet in person. workers are being deployed from all aspects of law office in Lyndhurst, leaves on Friday, Sept. 9. Child sexual exploitation occufs in every economic, eth enforcement .from across the country. There are so Donation and collection drives are being organized nic. religious and social group. As the Internet continues to many dead bodies in New Orleans alone, there’s no offi along many routes. The Lyndhurst Public Library lias Ijecomc the most ¡»owerful worldwide medium, the dangers to children — whether they are from Iowa or Iceland — will cial death toll yet. The mayor of New Orleans said esti collection containers set up on all three floors of the drastically inc rease. The anonymity the Internet provides mates of 10,000 were not unreasonable. library; Acting Gov. Codey is asking people to bring bot for predators is a frightening reality we must accept, and in Aside from the natural devastation, there was the tled, water to any armory location (Teaneck, 179!* recent weeks, we have learned that even our own commu nity is not immune to the dangers of online communica chaotic, slow response from the federal government. Teaneck Road); the Lyndhurst Fire Department is col tion. Experts say that Homeland Security was so focused on lecting canned and non-perishable food, personal items The N'tulev Police Department recently arrested two terrorist attacks that it was left unprepared for a natural and monetary donations made out to the Northwest men for sexual contact with minors in public places after meeting them via the Internet. Posing as a 16-year-old girl disaster. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Ixmisiana Food Bank. The collection is Saturday, Sept. in an Internet chat room, one of the individuals lured two Agency) now falls under Homeland Security and has 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 14-vear-old girls to a local business establishment, and is basically been torn apart as an independent agency. Two Carlstadt residents are holding a collection drive now charged with sexual contact, luring and endangering the welfare of a child after fondling the girls and sending According to reports, the Pentagon further hampered at the Carlstadt Civic (Center on Fourth Street on Friday, pornographic photographs to their cell phones. The sec efforts by initially refusing to use any troops to help vic Sept. 9 from 5 p.m to 9 p.m. and Saturday Sept. 10 from ond individual was attested for a similar incident, but tims. The National Guard troops, which normally 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They’re looking for nonperishable authorities believe the cases are not linked. We do know that both cases involve men entering into private chat would’ve promptly responded, are bus) fighting the war food, toiletries and clean clothes. rooms and targeting c hildren — right in our own backyard. in Iraq, or working on war-related efforts. The Waterfront Café in Carlstadt is collecting canned It is vital that law enforce ment have every possible tool in Regardless of the federal shortfalls and slow response, goods, holding a raffle and recently donated 10 percent their arsenal to combat the depraved individuals who would place innocent victims in harm’s way through online com help on the local level is coming from many places. The of the weekend’s profit. munication. last vear. I introduced a bill in the Newjersey Bergen County Sheriff s Department is sending a dozen Additional drives will likely be planned as the weeks (ieneral Assembly that would make it a crime to lure or officers, local police departments are looking at their entice another |>erson lor the* purpose of committing a go by and more is known about exactly what is needed. crime via electronic or any other means including the rosters and deciding if they can spare anyone, and area Criticizing what went wrong and why is only useful in Internet. This measure was signed into law by Acting Gov. hospitals, clinics and doctor’s offices were asked to send terms of prevention. Hopefully, the lessons of Katrina Ric hard Codev and will work to help protect innocent vic medical volunteers. tims across the state from Internet predators. But this is just are being applied to ensure we're adequately prepared the first step in ensuring our children’s safety. Confirmed to leave Sept. 7 are Correction Officer for the next dose of \iolent weather. Protecting our children from Internet predators must start at home. The digital world we live in today has created a generation of children who are experts at accessing and I used to brag to people that I was a good golfer “surfing” the Web — leaving many parents unaware of the possible dangers children can encounter with just the click Mv nephew, George At a small course in of a mouse. I urge parents to become knowledgeable about brought out a January 1945 By Charlotte Savino Teterboro, I hit a ball right the- Internet. l>ecause even if vou don’t have a computer at Com m ercial lead er, which was from the tee into the hole — a home, vour child c an access one at school, at a friend’s right after Guv bought it from hole in one! I like to brag house, or at vour public library. Another safety tip is to cre Sam Adams, who ran it as the about that. ate a fatnilv agreement for Internet use, including which South Bergen Eagle. My companion said, "I sites can be accessed and which ones shouldn’t be. Most From then on. Guy did all importantlv. plac e vour computer in a central, open loca the writing for the paper and thought you ' hit them Though we spent a lot of tion in vour home so Internet use can always be supervised. coyered New York for the time on the beach in the sum The most essential resource we have as a community is Newark Evening News. When straight," and I said, “It mer. we did not waste time the ability to raise' awareness and educate each other about the Newark News failed, he did depends on which way you We did not enter the water the dangers of online communication. I am proud that the all the work for the till it was time to go home. Mv Nutlev Police Department is planning a townwide meeting Commercial I-eader and his are looking." brother, John said if vou sat on in September to address this issue, and I urge parents, com wife, Claire wrote a cooking the beach in a wet bathing suit, munity groups, teachers and lawmakers across the state to column. vou had “ itchy britches," so we continue this trend. We must work together to keep our We have that January 1945 VAGABONDING went into the water just before children safe. copy of the paper, which we are we went home. enjoying. We did not waste time on Assemblyman Fred Scalera We are amazed at the politi tïelieve me. It did burn, to the agony of the beach — we crocheted NuHey cal stances and the prices of all the people. When it explod afghans — I mean bed-size food — 25 cents for a box of ed, my grandfather set his hors afghans. We made afghans for tomatoes; two t ans of milk for Everyone knows that tiger es free to do as they wished. every member of the family to IS cents; oranges, 35 cents a lilies go to sleep at night. People ran in all directions take to college. MC NERNEY URGES BLOOMBERG/BUSH do/en; broccoli. 29 cents and O ne evening, mv father was to miss the explosion. It was there that mv sister TO OPEN GOVERNORS ISLAND cabbage, 9 cents a pound; and haring a meeting of the My mother took the three Annette’s daughter. Kim, saw TO HURRICANE REFUGEES rib roast. 29 cents a pound. Taxpayers Association, and to children and ran across Valiev me finishing an afghan that To the Editor: Imagine prices like that, make our used, drab living Brook Avenue, over the bridge she said she wanted. I said she Editor s note: Bergen County Executive Dennis McNemey has and being able to recall them. room prem . I put a huge vase to Nutley, where the owner of already had one at home, but submitted the following leitet for publication in the Leader of tiger lilies on the mantle. an inn took us in. Mv father she said, “It is messy.'’ \ewspaftns. which was sent to President George W. Bush and New When the taxpayers arrived found us there later in the She later became a judge, so )ork (.itx Mayor Michael Bloomberg to open Gox>emors Island in Pain killers are a snare and for their meeting, the tiger evening, and he and my moth you can see she had the power \e ir ) i THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 8. TOPS THE t£ADER B Two new pastors welcomed by area church congregations N ew beginningfo r pastor and church Rev. Stephen Palmer joins Kearny churches RUTHERFORD — The K E A R N Y — First and Master’s of Divinity Degree in Vanessa with husband, Jo n and Rutherford Congregational Grace United Methodist 1999. H e did his student two grandchildren, reside in United Church of Christ will churches in Kearny welcomed internship atiFlanders United Virginia. s, celebrate “New Beginnings Rev. Stephen Palm er as pastor Methodist Church. In 1998, he First and Grace United Sunday” on Sept. 11 at the following his appointm ent by became its full-time pastor. Metliodist churches will host 10:30 a.m. service. the Methodist Conference. Rev. Palmer served Flanders an open house at the parson It is a new beginning for a Rev. Palmer chose the min United Methodist for seven age, 20 Franklin Place, Kearny, few reasons. First, the Rev. istry following a career as an years. on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 2 Gregory J. Ritpright begins as elementary teacher and later Raised on a dairy farm in p.m. to 5 p.m., for members Rutherford Congregational* as a parts manager for Jo h n Northeast Pennsylvania, he and friends of the churches to new pastor. It will be a new- Deere and General Motors. continues his love for the soil meet and greet Rev. Palmer. beginning for many church He entered Drew University in and is an ardent perennial members as they return from 1996, graduating with a fiow’er gardener. His daughter, summer vacations and settle into their fall routines, church attendance being one o f them. 213 Kearny Ave. 761 Ridge Road And it will be a new beginning Kearny. NJ 07032 C- - Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 for several of the church’s 201 -991 -1300 ext 101 201-460-8000 ext. 108 young people as they begin their year-long Confirmation S e m ia o & Associates program, which will culminate THINKING OF SELLING? in their official joining of the This certificate entitles you to a F R E E E V A L U A T IO N o f your church on Sunday, Mav 21. property by a CENTURY 21® Professional. Call me and I will show Rutherford Congregational you how much your property is worth in today's market. United Church o f Christ is an “open and affirming church," CENTURY 21 <8 which purposely seeks to wel CENTURION P come into full participation members and staff of every sexual orientation just as it extends the same loving wel come to people of every age, Photo, RCC race, gender, physical or men Carol Marshall (left), chairman of the pastoral search committee, tal ability, ethnicity, and mari welcomes the Rev. Gregory J. Rupright to the Rutherford tal and economic status. 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Many custom fea TETERBORO MUST BE REDUCED kitchen. Dining area, large master It has been often said, “Clothes makes the To the Editor: tures. Easy walk to N Y train and bus. man." Clothing also, according to the style, and NJ bus lines! Perfect for large bedroom. Excellent commuter The latest crash at Teterboro Airport location — short walk to N Y bus color, and the manner it is worn, might indi family plus income. Must see! underscores many things. First, emergency and train! Hurry! . cate that the individual, a young man or a $699,000 service personnel in the area of $254,900 young female, is a gang member. Teterboro continue to perform swiftly Unfortunately, many of today’s youths who and admirably in their duties when an air are not connected with gang activity have plane crashes. I know that they m ourn, as we adopted the same styles and manners o f all do, the tragic loss of life in this instance. dress because it’s “cool.” Second, greater efforts must be made to Youths today may be seen in groups on secure the cooperation of the Federal the streets, in school, in the mall, every Aviation Administration in reducing the where, all wearing similar types of clothing number of flights at Teterboro to reduce and hats with identical or similar colors. the number of potential incidents there. The Does this mean that every youth dressed in Board of Chosen Freeholders, our federal this fashion is a gang member? Absolutely representatives, state representatives, county not! NORTH ARLINGTON GREAT PRICE! 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Port Authority the right to implement it Wearing particular styles, types and colors Recently the Freeholder Board passed a res of clothing, jewelry, shoes and other items is olution calling upon President Bush to join not a positive indicator of gang affiliation. It the efforts to prevail upon the FAA to reduce Lyndhurst Professional Offlcs Condominiums is merely one of the indicators or factors to the number of flights in and out of Located in the heart of downtown Lyndhurst. These are modem be considered when identifying gang mem offices in newer building with lots of parking. Were medical Teterboro Airport. The numbed of incidents offices—great for any professional use!! Ultra-modem units. bers. in this year alone demonstrates the dire Flexible floor plans. High visibility. In many areas, particularly where gangs necessity of such action. 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Leonard Gino and his Collins-Calhoun Funeral Galli, Josephine Rivetti and the Parow Funeral Home, children and »even great wife, Christine of -Palm Home, Rutherford. Interment L ilia A b e le . North Arlington. grandchildren. Harbor, Fla., Susie Meringer in East Ridgelawn Cemetery, 1 NORTH ARLINGTON — Fu n eral. mass was held in Entombment in Holy Cross Funeral service» were held and her husband, Richard of C lifto n . Caterina Russo (nee Brutti), Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel Mausoleum, North in St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Parlin, and Mario Gino and Memorial donations may 70, of Monroe, formerly of Church, North Arlington. A rlin g to n . Rutherford. Interment in St his wife, Marlene of North be made to the Hospice of North Arlington, died on Aug. Arrangements made by Parow Nicholas Cemetery, Lodi. Arlington; her grandchildren,. New Jersey. 28, 2005, at the Prin ceto n Funeral Home, North Arrangements made by Richard Husk, Nicole Medical Center, Princeton. Arlington. CoIlin»Calhoun Funeral Lebleboojian, Danielle and Born in Grottamare, Italy, JOSEPH L 1AMAGNA Home, Rutherford. Paula Gino, Eric and David JOSEPH P. PHNQPt she lived in North Arlington Meringer, Valerie, Stephanie R U T H E R F O R D — Joseph Memorial donations may for 45 years before moving to and Alison Gino; her great MARJORIE C. TOBIAS L . Lam agna, 86, o f be made to the Rutherford RUTHERFORD — Joseph Monroe two years ago. grandchildren, Hannah, Rutherford, died on Aug. 31, Ambulance Corps or St. P. Principe, 52, of Rutherford, Mrs. Russo worked as a Emma, Danielle, Samantha, NORTH ARLINGTON — 2005. Mary’s RC. Church, died on S e p t 3, 2005. seamstress for the Playboy Elizabeth and Ryder, and her Marjorie C. Tobias (nee H e was born in Newark. Rutherford. He was born in North Neckwear Company in sister, Helen Walley of Varcoe), 84, of North Mr. Lamagna was an engi Bergen. Belleville for five years before L y n d h u rs t A rlington, died on Aug. 30, neer and vice president of Mr. Princip e worked as a i«'tiring in 1977. Previously, Funeral mass was held in 2005, at the C lara Maass Chestnut Engineering in tije setter with Local No. 7. she worked as a seamstress for JOSEPHNEGMO Our Lady Queen of Peace Medical (Center, Belleville. Fairfield. He was a former treasurer various manufacturers in both Church, North Arlington. Born in (^arbondale, Pa., H e was the past president NORTH ARLINGTON — for Rutherford Little League Newark and Harrison. Interment in Holy Cross she lived in Kearny before of the Guardsmen of Josephine Gino (nee and the Rutherford High She was a member o f the Cemetery, North Arlington. moving to North Arlington Rutherford, a member of Sanfilippo), 79, died on Aug. School Sports Booster Club. ladies auxiliary of the United Arrangements made by Parow more than 50 years ago. UN1CO and the BPO Elks, 31, 2005, at her home in H e was a m em ber of American Club of Newark. Funeral Home, North She was a member o f the and was an avid bridge player N orth A rlington. Rutherford Junior Football, She was predeceased by her Arlington. First Baptist Church of Kearny. and computer enthusiast. Born in Lyndhurst, she Rutherford PTA and the husband, Joseph Anthony Memorial donations may She was predeceased by her He is survived by his wife, lived in North Arlington for BPOE Elks Lodge 547 of ‘Tony” Russo. be made to S l Ju d e C hildren’s husband, Joseph. Mae; four daughters, Hope more than 60 years. Rutherford. She is survived by her four Research Hospital, 501 St. She is survived by her Carofano and" her husband, Mrs. G ino worked as a cir He is survived by his wife, sons, Josep h and his wife, Jude Place, Memphis, TN brothers. Stanley Varcoe and Jim , Maria Cahill and her hus cuit board technician for PNC Kathleen Principe (nee Frances of Brielle, Robert and 38105. his wife. Kelly of Monroe, his wife, Sophie, and John band, Pete, Frances DeLucia Company in Nutley fo r seven M ackesy); his two sons, Anthony of I.yndhurst, and Varcoe and his wife, Lizette; and her late husband, Robert, years before retiring 26 years Michael and Matthew ; and her nieces and nephews, G iancarlo and his wife, Cara- and Jo-ann Duggan and her ago. Principe; his parents, Sadie l.ynn of Fast Brunswick; two Karen Taylor, Jacqueline husband, Ed; three sisters, She was predeceased by her UNDA E. GARffftA and Dominick Principe; his Niske, Robert Varcoe and granddaughters, Caterina and Lucy Pollara, Carmela Laudati husband, Angelo. brother, Dominick Principe; Carol Hughes. and Edith Piscopo; a brother, She is survived by her chil RUTHERFORD — Lin da and his sister, Cam ille Puso E . Garippa, 53, o f Rutherford, and her husband, Jerrold. died on Sept. 5, 2005. Funeral mass w ill be held at She was born in Jersey City. 9 a.m. on Sept. 8 at Sacred , Mrs. Garippa was a secre Heart R.C. Church, , tary for the Rutherford Board Lyndhurst. Arrangements of Education. made by Macagna Diffily Photo, A ARP No. 4319 She is survived by her hus Funeral Home, Rutherford. Presenting the new officers band, Daniel Garippa; and her Memorial donations may ' — Lyndhurst AARP Chapter two sons, Glenn and Joseph be made to the Juvenile • No. 4319 recently held its Garippa. Diabetes Foundadon, 28 John installation/luncheon at Funeral service will be held F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 180, Michael's in Lyndhurst. at 10 a.m. on Sept. 8, at East Brunswick, N J 08816. Shown are the new officers for 2005-06, left to right: Recording Secretary Terry Prayer to the Manzo, Treasurer Evelyn Crossing guard Blessed Virgin Stawicki, President Betty r e m in d e r n o tic e (Never known to fail) Sottovia, First Vice President O most beautiful flower of Madeline Ruvere, for NA residents Mount Carmel, fruitful Corresponding Secretary vine, Splendor of Heaven, Natalie Navatta and Second NORTH ARLINGTON — Blessed Mother of the Vice President Nancy The North Arlington Police Son of God, Immaculate Schatz. Department has issued a notice V irg in , assist me in my to advise all residents east of necessity. O Star o f the Schuyler Avenue that effective Sea, help me and show this September upon the open me herein, you are my ing of the school year, there mother. O Holy Mother will no longer be a crossing of God, Queen of Heaven guard assigned to the intersec and . Earth, I humbly WRBH is accepting registration for blood screening tion of Schuyler Avenue at beseech you from the bot Exton Avenue. tom o f my heart to secure WOODRIDGE — The and Lipid Pro file is $24 cash; year’s sign-ups will be held at address on one and physi All residents are to utilize me in my necessity (make Wood-Ridge Boarcr of Health homocystein level, an amino the m unicipal b uilding, 85 cian’s name and address on the signalized intersection at request). There are none will offer its annual Blood acid that when elevated may Humboldt St., on the follow the other; no one will be test Schuyler Avenue at Park that can withstand your Screening Program at the lead to blockage in the arter ing dates: Friday, Sept. 9, 11 ed unless they furnish the Avenue to cross Schuyler power. O Mary, conceived Bianchi House, 111 First St., ies, is an additional $30. PSA a.m. to 1 p.m.; Monday, Sept. name and address of their Avenue. There will be a cross without sin, pray for us on Tuesday, Sept. 27. from testing, a blood screening tool 12, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesday, medical doctor. Minors may ing guard assigned to the inter who have recourse to thee 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (cost is for detection of prostate can Sept. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; be tested with parental con section of Schuyler Avenue at (three times). Say this $19 cash; no checks accepted), cer, will be an option for all Thursday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to sent. Park Avenue. prayer for three consecu and will consist of a CBC, male participants at a cost of noon; Monday, Sept. 19, 7 A 12-hour fast prior to This change will guarantee a tive days, then you must C H E M 23 and Lipid Profile, $30 cash. p.m. to 9 p.m.; and Thursday, appointment time is required. safer method of crossing publish it and your wish with results sent to private This program is open to all Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to noon. Refreshments will be served at Schuyler Avenue in this medical doctor. adults 18 years o f age and over. At time of registration, resi will be granted. the Bianchi House. For more increasingly congested area of The cost of a T4 (thvroid) Appointments must be made dents are asked to bring two information, call 201-939- the roadway. R.C.V. blood test, C BC , C H EM 23 in advance o f test date. This stamped envelopes: name and 5066. Michael 3olton kicks off second season at bergenPAC ENGLEWOOD — The cur PAROW impressive 2005-06 calendar of everyone. The new season fea ater’s board of trustees, Frank N a z a re F U N E R A L H O M E, IN C. tain will rise in spectacular outstanding perform ances at tures top st&rs, classic rock, Huttle III. 18S Ridge Road fashion at 8 p.m. on Saturday, M em orial Hom e, Inc. northern New Jersey’s premier R&B, jazz, classical, ballet, To obtain tickets to the N orth A rlington Sept. 10. for the opening cele Joseph M . Nazare, performing arts center. Bolton comedy, soul and an impres opening night celebration, 201-998-7555 bration of the second sensa has sold over 52 million sive menu of family fun. contact the bergenPAC box M a n a g e r a n , v tifi tional season of the Bergen albums and singles worldwide, “bergenPAC is very pleased office at 201-227-1030 o r visit N J LIC . #2852 Performing Arts Center winning two Grammys and six D e n i s e P a r o w to bring world-class entertain online at www.bergenpac.org. N.J. Uc. No. 3802 (bergenPAC), 30 North Van American Music Awards. 403 Ridge Road ment right to the doorstep of Ticket prices for Bolton’s per ■ E l i z a b e t h P a r o w Brunt St. in Englewood. With nearly one hundred our communities in Bergen formance are $150, $100, $65, Lyndhurst, N J N-l. Lie. No. 3974 Singer and songwriter shows booked, bergenPAC is County, “proclaimed the presi $50 and $45. H e n r y S . P a r o w , M g r . Michael Bolton kicks off an 201-438-7272 proud to offer something for dent and chairman of the the N.J. Ljc. No. 1837 The Sm ile Center offers RFDLA garage sale Sept 24 cosm etic contouring techniques RUTHERFORD — It ’s ticipant's railing or mailbox 65 Schuyler Ave • North Arlington time once again for the KEARNY — Doctors Harrv especially those located in the so their sale can be easily Open Thura.-Sun. 10am-4pm, Mon.-Wed. by Appt. Harcsztark and Richard front teeth. Over time, old annual Town Wide Garage spotted by shoppers. F.kstein of The Smile Center in white fillings will discolor Sale sponsored by the The town-wide sale w ill be Rutherford Fire Department Kearny offer an explanation of when highly exposed to nico advertised in weekly and Victoria H. Camagia, Phot* 201-9«-»« cosmetic contouring. Simply, it tine, coffee, tea and other Ladies Auxiliary (RFDLA). daily newspapers (classified I Manorial Consultant Fax ai-W -M O The event is set for Saturday, M is an inexpensive technique staining foods. The Smile sections and press releases) available to reshape teeth that Center offers procedures to Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to and signs will be posted “Serving Ail Faiths, All Cemeteries" are slightly turned or rotated, brighten, contour and polish noon. Cost is $10, and pro around town. In the past, •Monuments »Ccnwtary Repair» • Cemetery Lettering • PtaouM • Mauaotauma • Monument Cleaning chipped or cracked. chipped and rough edges of ceeds benefit the RFDLA. more than 75 homes partici 10% OFF All New Customers According to the doctors, con teeth. Garage sale participants pated and hundreds of shop touring can change a patient’s Call The Smile Center, will have the location of their pers attended from all over smile forever in one simple located at 837 Kearny Ave., sale added to an official list Bergen County. . visit, often without anesthesia. 201-991-2111, for an appoint that will be distributed at Space reservations will be A simple bonding proce ment for a free consultation to Firemen’s Park (corner of accepted until Sept 14. No dure can also eliminate those discuss your personal needs. Mortim er and Park avenues, one will be added to the list unsightly discolored fillings, Rutherford) on the day of unless the $10 fee is paid in FUNERAL HOME th e sale. advance. For more informa Members of the RFDLA tion and to reserve a spot, 19 LINCOLN AVENUE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070 Events set at Mystical World will be at the park from 9-12 c a ll 201-438-8675 o r m a il f 10 201-939-1050 to provide shoppers with to 458 Union Ave., WALTER R. CALHOUN III LYNDHURST — Mystical Mediumship W orkshop: both the list and a map of Rutherford, N J 07070. Please World Bookstore and Sunday, Sep t. 11; the town. In addition, a bal make checks payable to RFD MANAGER Enlightenment Center, locat Palmistry Course: start date loon will be tied to each par L a d ie s A u x ilia ry . WWW.COLUN8CALHOUN.COM • NJ UC. 3763 ed a' 648 Ridge Road in of Monday, Sept. 12 (six-week Lyndhurst, offers classes and c o u rse ); workshops on a variety of top o Tarot for Beginners: start 'y1 ics. date of Thursday, Sept. 15 Church cookbooks available G«orge Ormsby Sovlno This is an opportunity to (four-week course); WALUNGTON — The S u n d a y Masses o r 1 Attorney at Law jo in a n d m eet new p eo p le , an d Part-2: The Destruction of Rosary Confraternity of Most Vicky at 973-7774&U6 or ] make friends with those who the Goddess: Friday, Sept 23; Sacred Heart Church, 127 Jane at 201-BSM576. share the same interests. Call Happiness: Knowledge is Paterson Ave., Wallington, has The cookbooks win alio be W ills aad LMng W illi 201-89^-3999 for more infor ■»— ' a i i ■ ii the Power to Create a Better collected the best recipes from available at die MSH Parish ■ u h u b o f a u c h ite . y m atio n . Life: Saturday, Sept 24; C o n fra te rn ity m em bers, fa m ily Picnic, which is being held the TOe foilpwing is a schedule Music is Sound Healing: and friends, and compiled w eeken d o f S e p t 24-25. C o m 2 H 4 3 M N 1 at events to be held at Mystical Sunday, Sept 25; them into an attractive, hard- of the book Is )15 (phis $2 2S1 W b ri6i Women’s Spirit Circle: ccwered, keepsake cookbook. mailing fee, if necessary). Friday, Sept. 30. The books are being sold after THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 . 2 00 S THE LEADER RHS honor students announced RUTHERFORD — Th e Bernarducci, Jeffrey Bivin, Tam b on e. guidance department of Caitlynn Boland, Christina Da- HONORS: Rutherford High School Yool Cha, Jacqueline Seniors — Jennifer Cho, announced the names of those Corcoran, Danielle Covino, Kimberly A. Davaris, Jae Oh students who achieved Honor John Daub, Julie Davis, Hong, Kanchi Kacharia, Roll status for the fourth mark Jeanette Dobrowski, Elizabeth Michele Kiefer, Linda Kim, ing p erio d o f the 2004-05 Drywa, Rhadara Escolin, Eric Richard Koppel, Amy school year. To qualify for Bardia Fallah, Alyssa Marie Lim, Amanda Maak, Maricris Maximum Honors, a student Forte, Lauren Frain, Debra Mangasi, Jamie Metrick, must achieve a grade point Goldberg, Kristen Hastie, Kyung Eun (Michelle) Min, average of 3.70 or higher; to Juliana Heimur, Sara Isola, Holly C. Nearpass, William qualify for Honors, a student Andrew A. Kalb, Jung Ki Neves, Chan Mae (Julia) Park, must achieve a grade point Daniel Kim, Kyungjun Kim, Victoria Seetaram, Steven average o f 3.50. Tae Wan Joseph Kim, Kivanc Michael Strauss, Alexandra MAXIMUM HONORS: Kizilkaya, Victoria Lee, Szymczak, Alyssa Rose Vitale; Seniors — Dae Hyung Ahn, Nicholas Macri, Rianna Ju n io r s — Stephanie Nicole M. Aleles, Mikhail Maharaj, Peter Manse, Sharon Albern, Jessica Brown, Almeida, Margarita V. Min Moh, Cai din Murphy, Sae Stephanie Cavallaro, Giuseppe Barreiro, Stephanie Beatini, Neul (Sophia) Park, Sho Yeon Cespedes, Michael Gerard Kathryn Carroll, Grace Hoon (Jane) Park, Danielle Polak, Chiorazzo, Kristen Leigh Jung Cho, Sora Chung, Nicole Kishen Raghunath, Kris Fabiano, Michele Goldberg, Dikun, Eric Drewes, Narayan Ramdial, Nickita Rokad, Christopher Han, Charles A. Escolin, Megan-Ann Christopher Romaglia, Nicole Hetzel, Megan Emily Jenkins, Gramlich, Ashley E. Gregory, Rosamilia, Lauren Rosas, Woo Dam Kang, Hyun Soo Benjamin Ireland, Sang Tae Victoria Rothenberg, Sarah Kim, Jae Kweon Lee, Melissa Kim, Timothy Lanni, Rishara Rylick, Gianna Seidler, Loo, Jessica Mann, Divva J. Photo, AARP 486« Maharaj, William Maurer, Anthony Serrao, Matthew Mirchandani, Matthew Receiving scholarships — Lyndhurst High School seniors Julieann Mezzina (left) and Lisa Troncone Racheal M. Moran, Michael J. Small, Kirsten Sommer, Jesse Mulryan, Ciara O’Grady, (right) were the recipients of scholarships presented by Phyllis Bogle, president of the Kingsland- Novak, Nikki Papa, Steven A. Sosnicki, Nicole Thompson, Natalie Perez, Parris Poore, Lyndhurst AARP Chapter No 4866 Bom girls will be pursuing a degree in education Sciancalepore, Matthew Thomas Walsh; Kristen Racanati, Kaitlyn Resz, Slezak, Nicole Sobers, Stella Freshmen — Elizabeth Heather Seetaram, Roger Tambone, John Tanavan, Barry, Akshaar Brahmbhatt, Smith, Michelle Ventura, Erik Michael Zurla; Kimberly Braylock, Javier Weinbrecht, Theresa Wojtecki, Juniors — Giuseppina Calderon, Frank Carnevale, Joon Yong Yang; Barnes & Noble fundraiser will Altilio, Jonathan Braylock, Elizabeth Cho, Marissa Sophomores — Steven Kimberly Cai, Erin Carroll, Cirrilla, Alison Cole, Tricia Caraccio, Sean Critelli, Lauren Dietz, Pradipkumar Connelly, Hiten Damodar, Suzanne DeMatteo, Kevin benefit NAPL summer programs Gangani, Alysia Gonska, Liam Elizabeth DeCorso, Easton, May Ky Fiorentino, NORTH ARLINGTON — toward the 2006 Sum m er purchase, ^ whether children’s Gordon, Kathryn M. Dominique DiCristo, Kellie Breanna Flood, Paul Ham. The North Arlington Public Reading Program for chil or adults’, of books, CDs or Hathaway, Kevin Kim, Lee Dunn, Claire A. Easton, Matthew Isola, David Jones, Library will cooperate with dren, where it will buv books, \ideos. Hyun Kim, Dana Michelle Lindsay Fitzpatrick, Michele Laurel King, Jennifer Krawiec, New Jersev on Friday and prizes, materials for crafts and Library summer programs King, Kyle Kolich, Nicole Freed, Meagan Germain, Gi Dam Lee, Katherine Saturday, Sept. 9 and 10 to other things that make prv>- are a wonderful way of intro Kressaty, Jessica Leone, Cody Gil, Alexander O’Reilly, Jaykumar Patel, bring more and better pro gratns fun. ducing kids to the joys of read Andrea Lim, Michele Goldstein, Amy Han, Julia Nicole Sciancalepore, Pamela grams for children during the Participation couldn't be ing. The summer 2005 pro McKenna, John McSweeney, Ireland, Brian Jenkins, David Sheehan, Arnold Yu; summer o f 2006. Barnes & easier; interested people need gram entitled, “Dragons, Sean F. M ilachouski, Meghan Kim, Esther Seul Kim, Freshmen — Christopher Noble will donate to the New only pick up free vouchers at Dreams and Daring Deeds,” Anne Murphy, Christopher Stephanie Kim, Angelika Blinstrub, Robert Chewning, Jersev Library Association a the North Arlington Public involved nearly 200 children, Notte, Gia O ’Keefe, Daniel Kopacz, Hye Yeon Lee, Kyle Claire Couraud, Lisa Ernst. percentage of every sale made Library, 210 Ridge Road, and who read 1,065 books over the Park, Amy Penna, Stephany Thomas McAuley, Erin Stephanie Forenza, John to customers who present go shopping at Barnes 8c course of the summer. Marie Perez, Delmarie Rivera, McGorry, Veronica McGorry, Gaffney, Carol Gonzalez. library vouchers with their Noble on Sept. 9 and 10. The Activities included book talks, Jeremiah T. Schneider, Juna Boh Yon Erica Park, Frank Hinal Joshi, Ryan Thomas purchases. The money will go vouchers are good with any Picture Book Bingo games, Skenderi, Danielle Sosnicki, Pezzolla, John Polak, Alex Kiczek, Eun Soo Kim, Valerie parties and a “Costumes Ha Na Yun, Philip Zaorski; Byung Ree, Brian Roh, Patrick Mancini, Kyung Mee Capers" show, which allowed Sophomores — Denis S. Saracino, Alison Schmitt, (Christine) Min, Roshan Washington School principal the kids to dress up and per Ackermann, Andrea Alcocer, Shara Seetaram, Stephanie Shah, Farrah Siddique, form a play. W ith the funds Nicole Apolito, Daisha Aviles, Serrao, Craig W. Sheppard, Nicholas Weinbrecht, April gathered from the Barnes 8c Sabastian Bae, Marjorie Rachel Swartz and Vita Yalong and Nicholas Zurla. recognizes May’s honorees Noble initiative, the North L Y N D H U R S T — Dennis S. Benet and Anthony Pacillo, Arlington Public Library can Sluka, principal of Washington Grade 4; Matthew Spagnuolo make an even better program School, Lvndhurst, held his and Stephanie Moreno, Grade in 2006. Septem ber events at Lyndhurst Library monthly “Breakfast with the 5; Stacy Martinez, Laura New fall library hours are LYNDHURST — The Shakespeare for Juniors, 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. Princip al” program with stu Tunnell, and Michael Woods, Monday, Tuesday and Lyndhurst Public Library grades 4, 5 and 6, w ill be held 19 (onentation/sign-up) and dents from grades kinder (¿rade 6; Samantha Foti, AJvssa Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to garten through 8 of the Children’s Room announced at 3:30 p.m. on Fridays, Sept. Sept. 26. This program will be Rizzo and Kaitlin 8:30 p.m.; Wednesday and school. This program, the following events for 16 (orientation/sign-up), conducted with support from Drzymkowski, Grade 7; and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and September. All programs Sept. 23 and 30. T h is program the Lyndhurst High School designed to reward students Samantha Conoscenti and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call require registration prior to will be conducted with support Language Arts Department. who show outstanding kind John Montelbano, Grade 8. 201-955-5640 for inform ation. ness, cooperation and helpful event; seating is limited. from the Lyndhurst High Special programs sched ness, as nominated by their September is Library Card School Language Arts uled for children in kinder V/.V? r.i■-.■on (M v CkiU 1997-;XX>? Sign-Up Month. All new regis D epartm ent garten through Grade 6 are a teachers during the month of GLENN D. ELLIOT, CR S, E-PRO, QRI May, is an offshoot of the REALTOR*, Brofcer -Setoeman trants will be eligible for a Toddler Tim e (2-1/2 to 3 Star Spangled Banner school’s Character Education grand prize on SepL 30 (draw years old ) at 10:30 a.m., and Celebration on Tuesday, Sept. ERA Justin Realty Co. program. 118 Jackaon Aw. ing at 4:30 p.m .). Story Tim e (3-1/2 to kinder 13 at 3:30 p.m. and an Rutt»«r1onl, MJ 07070 M ay’s honorees were: Bedtime Tales will be held garten) at 1:30 p.m. w ill be International Peace Day (201) 939-7500 x222 OH«® Tyeena Rivers and Kristy Arias, (201) 939-0006 Fax at 7 p.m. fo r children 2-1/2 offered on Thursdays, Sept. 22 (bring a wish to share) on kindergarten; Anthony E-Mail Gtem OGtennEISot.com years old to kindergarten age (o rien tatio n ) and Sept. 29 Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 3:30 Web www GlennSellsNJ.com Caporrino and Melissa Flores, on Mondays, Sept. 12, 19 and (nature). p.m. For information and reg Office Web: www erajustin com Grade 1; Jonathon Carbone 26. Wear PJs, robes, slippers The Young Poets Club, istration, call the library at ERA and Brandon Felicies, Grade 2; www GlennSe*sNJ com and bring pillows. grades 4, 5 and 6, w ill be at 201-804-2480, ext. 221. Caroline Beatrice and James D urkin, G rade 3; V icto ria AAA offers back-to-school safety tips L itd e R e d Summer is almost over, and route to school,” said Visser. school. “Be aware of children Screens Repaired! children will be returning to For those children who take who might dart out between Schoolhouse has school on foot, by bicycle, on a school bus to school, it is parked cars or those who NEXT DAY SERVICE • Friendly & Experienced Staff school buses and in the family comforting to note that might run through the school openings, seeks • Large selection of hand tools vehicle. “Although the start of according to the National parking lot,” said Visser. • Plumbing & Electrical Supplies the school year is a very busy Highway Traffic Safety To further protect children, nominations • Keys Made time for parents and children, Adm inistration, school buses AAA North Jersey urges L Y N D H U R S T — The Little it is extremely important for are the safest mode of ground motorists to follow these safety Red Schoolhouse at Riverside A irport Aco H ardw are parents to spend time with transportation because of tips: and Fern avenues in Lyndhurst . Ill Moonachie Ave, Moonachie their children to review school their large size, bright color • Obey posted speed limits; (across from the county’ park) bus and pedestrian safety and other design elements. remember to slow down in is open on the second and ■ate* AOE (2 0 1 )9 3 5 -7 7 8 0 "»• I M í m C all for D ir e c fions rules,” said William Visser, “Teach your children to arrive school zones and near school fourth Sundays of each month manager of Public and at the school bus stop early, bus stops. between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The Government Services at AAA stay out of the street and wait • Always stop for school next openings will be Sept. 11 North Jersey. for the bus to come to a com buses that are loading and and Sept. 25, when there will For those children who will plete stop before approaching unloading students. be a re-enacunent of a Civil be walking to school, AAA the bus," suggested Visser. • Be observant for school War field hospital on the N orth Jersey suggests that par AAA North Jersey urges safety patrol members and schoolhouse grounds. ' ^ D e s i g n ents take the time to walk with parents and caregivers who adult school crossing guards. The 1893 structure has been the child on the first day of will be driving children to • Follow the directions of completely restored and fea New & Refurbished Computers school and demonstrate safe school to be sure everyone in school crossing guards assist tures a classroom scene from walking practices. “As you walk the vehicle is “Buckled Up” ing students crossing the road the 1911 era and exhibits on Web Hosting & Design with the child, be sure to point properly or in a child safety way. local history. There is also an out dangerous locations such seat before moving the vehicle “Safe driving is important exhibit entitled, “Celebrate Expert Wireless & Wired Network as intersections without a traf out of the driveway. Those who year round, but when schools New Jersey.” Nominations are Troubleshooting & Installation fic signal or busy driveways in will be driving children to are in session, extra diligence being accepted for an exten commercial areas; be sure school should be extremely is required by everyone,” sion to the exhibit — For More Information See I is Call I or An Appointment your child knows the safest careful in the vicinity of the emphasized Visser. “Lyndhurst Residents Who On The Web At 201 -896-9153 «rmw.MysiKlrkiga.ceBi {.mergenc) Réponse lime 2-4 Mrs Have Made a Difference.” Nomination forms can be 20* FieM Tech* Specializing In Mkn»*«ofi Houses of Worship series continues Sept. 11 licked up at the Lyndhurst Library, town hall or the RUTHERFORD — The and answers will follow the Church, 70 Home Ave., schoolhouse. Rutherford Historic speakers. Rutherford. The public is wel For more information, call Preservation Commission The lecture will take place come, and refreshments will 201-438-0159 or visit www.lynd- presents the next lecture in its on Sunday, Sept 11 at 2 p.m. b e served. hursthistoricalsociety.org. Houses of Worship Lecture at the Ukrainian Catholic Series. The Ukrainian Catholic Church (formerly the Lost and found Rutherford Unitarian DAV Chapter 25 meets Sept. 10 Church) will be the subject of LYNDHURST — The NORTH ARLINGTON — overview of imminent events, this lecture. * Lyndhurst Parks Department The presentation will The Disabled American specifically the “Forget-Me- has various items in their lost Veterans of Chapter 25, South Not" drive to generate funds include an appreciation o f the and. found which were left at for the local veteran hospitals. church's architecture and his Bergen and W M Hudson, will d ay cam p. convene for business on H e requests the assistance of tory, special presentations and Any child who has some Saturday, Sept. 10, in the Corsi personal remarks from guest the membership. thing missing from camp can House on Schuyler Avenue, Eligible« are invited to join speakers. Dr. Oksana come to the parks department North Arlington. to help maintain and advance Baczynskyj-Heimur, and Rod between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m . to Commander Michael benefits for the veterans and Leith, Borough Historian. claim - his/her items. Christie will m onitor the agen their families. A light breakfast A tour of the building and Everything will be thrown out da at 9 a.m. and give an w ill fo ttow th e m eetin g . • an opportunity for questions if not claimed by Sept 15. THE LEADER THURSDAY. SFPTEMBER 8. 2005 Meadowlands Hospital scores high on national hospital survey S E C A U C U S — ongoing basis.” the previous two achievements Meadowlands Hospital has This is not the first time the are real measures that area res again found itself in a national hospital has been told its idents can look to when they ranking for quality and excel patient care is delivered at choose a hospital to entrust lence in health care. higher than national stan their family’s health care.” The hospital recently dards. Last winter, the hospital Founded in 1951, the Joint underwent a rigorous survey learned that HealthGrades, Commission on Accreditation by the Joint Commission on the nation’s leading source for of Healthcare Organizations Accreditation of Health Care healthcare quality informa seeks to continuously improve Organizations which found no tion, recognized the hospital the safety and quality of care recommendations for with a 5^Star rating for clinical provided to the public improvement of its services. excellence in through the provision ol To receive no recommenda Obstetrics/Women’s Health health care accreditation and tions is rare and occurs in only Services for 2004. The related services that support small percent of surveys HealthGrades 5-Star ratings performance improvement in nationwide. placed the hospital in the top health care organizations. Tilt- “This is an extraordinary 5 percent in the nation for Joint Commission evaluates achievement for our hospital,” these services. Last year, the and accredits more than said Martin W. Baicker, senior hospital was one of the highest 15,000 health care organiza vice president and administra scoring hospitals in New Jersey tions and programs in the tor. “To undergo a complex and the highest in Hudson United States, including more survey like this, one in which County in adhering to the new than 8,200 hospitals and home all levels of the organization National Quality Performance care organizations, and more Photo, KOH Foundation are reviewed, and to receive Indicators. Meadowlands than 6,800 other health care Taking steps to save lives — The Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation will host two fundraising zero recommendations, is a received an overall score of 95 organizations that provide Walltatftons in September to support ovarian cancer research and awareness. The Madison-based real testament to the way our and individual score of 100 long term care, assisted living foundation was established by three Morris County ovarian cancer survivors, left to right: Patricia doctors, nurses, technologists percent in treating heart behavioral health care, labora Stewart, G ail M acNeil and Lois Myers The group's Morristown Walkathon is Sunday, Sept. 18 and and our staff provide care. attacks. tory and ambulatory care serv the Lyndhurst Walkathon is Sunday, Sept. 25 Group teams, families and individuals are all encour- “Our staff not only met the “We have known for a long ices. An independent, not-for- agea to come and help fight the fourth leading cause of cancer death among women. For informa national standards for quality time that this hospital provides profit organization, the Joint tion, visit w w w .kohnj.org or call 973-644 0500 and safety, they exceeded great care,” said Nicholas Commission is the nation’s them by far,” said Baicker. Costantino, CPA, chairman of oldest and largest standards- ‘This is real proof of an organ the hospital’s board of setting and accrediting body in ization-wide commitment to trustees. ‘This Joint health care. ‘Plaza Pharmacy’ opens at HUMC provide quality care on an Commission survey, along with HACKENSACK — understand the medications equipm ent such as walkers, Hackensack University that they are taking so that wheelchairs, canes and conva Medical Center (HUMC) they can optimize their care. lescent beds. Herbal products IRS urges citizens to seek qualified recently opened its new “Pla/a Pharmacists will be able to pro along with respiratory and dia Pharmacy,” a retail pharmacy vide education in areas such as betic supplies and equipment that is open to the public in diabetes, osteoporosis, pain will also be available as well. It charities for Hurricane Katrina help T he Medical Pla/a, located at management, cardiovascular, will also participate in all Citizens seeking to make FirstGov.gov, also contains dis- anil charities: 20 Prospect Ave. in fertility specialization, pul Medicare Prescription pro donations to help Hurricane aster-relief information. • Publication 78 lists chari Hackensack. The pharmacy is monary, surgical, nutritional grams that will go into effect Katrina victims should seek In addition, the 1RS has ties with tax-exempt status, open Monday-Friday from 9 and natural products. Ja n . 1, 2006. out qualified charities, said the prepared Publication 3833, and a searchable on-line ver a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday “The contribution of an on “The pharmacy will provide Internal Revenue Service. Disaster Relief: Providing sion is available through from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. site pharmacy at Hackensack quality and convenient serv People who have a specific Assistance Through IRS.gov; “T h e m edical center is University M edical Center is ice. Along with a very knowl charity in mind can make sure Charitable Organizations, that • Publication 526, opening this pharmacy to pro in-step with its dedication to its edgeable staff, they will help that it is a qualified charity by may be helpful for people who Charitable Contributions, pro vide our patients with the ulti patients and is just one of the you and your family improve searching an IRS-approved list. either want to make contribu vides information on making mate convenience by provid many reasons medical center your medication therapy,” said IRS.gov has an on-line search tions or form a specific charity. contributions to charities; ing an opportunity for them to continues to be effective in its Robert Fakelmann, adminis feature that allows people to “We encourage citizens to • Taxpayers may claim a fulfill their prescription needs growth to becoming one of trative director of Medication find qualified charities. Some make sure their contributions deduction for contributions to before they even leave the the nation’s premier institu Safety and Clinical Services. organizations, such as church are put to the best use possible charitable organizations onlv medical center," said John P. tions," said Samuel Toscano Jr. 'The Plaza Pharmacy provides es and governments, may be to help Hurricane Katrina vic if they itemize deductions on Ferguson, president and chief of Hackensack, chairman of a seamless extension of care qualified even though they are tims,” said 1RS Commissioner Schedule A of their Form executive officer of the med The HUMC Foundation. between physicians, pharmacy not listed. Mark W. Everson. “The 1RS 1040. T h ey should retain ical center. The Plaza Pharmacy has and the patient,” said Anthony The IRS does not endorse will do everything possible to proof of the contribution and. Pharmacists will be on hand' state-of-the-art computers for Graziano, HUMC Plaza any charity. However, the assist both taxpayers and char if the amount is more than to provide professional coun pharmacy management to Pharmacy Consultant. The Federal Emergency ities in this difficult time.” $250, must obtain an acknowl seling in the pharmarv conve ensure that patients’ medica pharmacy will keep inventory Management Administration The 1RS also issued these edgement from the charity for niently located amidst physi tions are safely dispensed. of most medications that has urged citizens to make following reminders to citizens the amount to be deductible. cian offices and near The The Plaza Pharmacy will patients might require upon cash donations to volunteer Center for Ambulator v accept various insurance discharge. agencies with whom it is work Surgery. The pharmacy has a plans. In addition to prescrip For more information or to ing. The U.S. government’s private counseling room, tion needs, the pharmacy’ will speak to a pharmacist directlv, Church Directory official Web portal, designed to help patients stock other supplies and call 201-336-8744. A NEW BEGINNING Come Grow With Vs •Praise & W o rsh ip 10 a.m . •Bible Study & Sunday School 9 a.m . (all ages) 247 ParkAve. Photo, M. Prokop Lyndhurst, NJ • C hildren’s C h u rch (Lyndhurst Elks Club) Baby donations — Thanks to 201-9984)533 the generosity of Lyndhurst's PASTOR DENNIS O’N EILL Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sacred Heart parishioners. Living Gospel Baptist Church Sunday School: ages 4-8 After Morning Worship Catholic Charities of several 23 West Passaic Ave. Conte ami enjoy the presence o f God counties were able to provide R u th e rfo rd • 201-933-9449 Rev. David Cattafi, Pastor needy families with clothes, diapers, toys, gift certificates •NTAKT ana strollers. Many items I CÌRAt fc ■ were handmade knitted hats, sweaters and booties. The E i y l o n t h e Human Concerns Committee Dn sored the "B a b ysponsors Got a problem ? M ystery of God Sno w er." W e’re ready to talk! Saint Thomas Church Featuring powerful and practical Episcopal - Anglican messages from the Bible. 300 Forest Avenue Abundant Grace Christian Church Lyndhurst 48 Ames Avenue (Elk's Club). Rutherford Sunday M ass at 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. 201-438-5668 908-301-9251 Blood screening offered to Rutherford residents RUTHERFORD — The 201-460-3020 between the abnormalities will not be eligi This program should only Rutherford Health hours of 1 p.m. through 4 p.m. ble for this program. be used as a screening device Department will sponsor a beginning Monday, Sept. 26 The main objective of the and not as a self-diagnostic Multi-Phasic Blood Screening through Oct. 21. Walk-in program is to detect any tool or in place of an examina Program for Rutherford resi appointments will also be abnormalities in the blood. tion by a licensed medical doc dents, 18 years of age or older, taken during the same time The screening will check for tor. A copy of the results will be to be held at the health center, period. approximately 30 different mailed to the participants and 184 Park Ave. The blood Residents who have partici items, including cholesterol, their doctor. Those partici screening is scheduled for the pated at previous blood triglycerides and glucose. pants with test results outside morning hours of Friday, Oct. screenings, failed to contact There w ill be a charge o f $17 the normal range will be 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22. their licensed medical doctor per person, which will cover required to follow up with Appointments are required in a timely manner and failed the cost of the laboratory their doctor. and can be made by calling to respond to health depart analysis. the public health nurses at ment* follow-up letters on Dates are announced for WalkNJ 2005 R ID G K W O O D prizes and fun for walkers of 813-4673. CancerCare has announced all ages. There is no minimum All proceeds from WalkNJ the dates for WalkNJ 2005. donation required to partici support CancerCare’s free This 1- to 5-mile walk has pate, but there are many walk programs and services for can become a fall favorite. WalkNJ er fund-raising rewards. For cer patients and their loved will take place in the more information, log on to ones throughout New Jersey. Bergen/Passaic area on www.walknj.org or call 1-800- Gentle Dental Cara for the Entire Family Sunday, Sept 18 at Memorial Now Available Orthodontic Service« at Van Neste Square in Support group m eets in Lyndhurst Provided fay Dr. John Om 006 Registration is N J Spae. U c. No. 5252 at www.walknj.org, as LYNDHURST — The The group welcomes all For ALL dental need« visit as a t th e e ven t. D ay o f reg- Amazing Gathering is a sup those feeling confused, sad, Mratkm Harts at 9 a.m., and port group that meets every lonely, angry or disappointed our modem, updated office at walk start* ax 10 a.m. Wednesday at 7 p.m., at The with life and offers answers to 197 Ridae Rd„ Worth Arlington [20l-998-tt2l1 ' Each walk site features Mystical World, 648 Ridge the question of how to get the |“WhKen fa ith In 80 minute» with Brtte Smite” musk, food, entertainment. Road, Lyndhurst. most out of living. THE LEADER g i i t hi b m M m M o la r H IM la > i itettui if Har;c - • M b Ask i m cashier haw van c h aiaka a ia u D a i m h l I contributions will be distributed to the victims of this tragedy through the American Red Cross and American I Harvest Disaster Relief. The fund will be available for your contributions through Saturday, October 1,2005. i Food Corporation, ShopRlte, PriceRfte and their afftiated companies have contributed $100,000. tasate victims of Hurricane Katrina. I 'V S l W l l 4 to 6-ib. avo.. Beef Loin, Free Range, All ta lu n i, Trimmed, Natura'« R«te rra * I 1 * ------■ ------\ - Beef if H an , U - ' L mnnasT 1 to 1 '/«-lb.. Larger Sizes Priced Higher r to 9-lb. avfl.. Boneless Beet | Live Lobsters Trimmed, Tenderloin or > 8 8 ib. : ShopRite f t A f t hr BMI : Sale Price Q aQ w Ib. ShopR'teSate Pnce m mm 2 .0 0 lb i t s - i . o o . * 5 W' M l - lb . f f l ‘ lim it 4-lbs. 3-lbs. or more. Family Pack, Tender Choice. 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Parade participants will assemble at the Town Hall Park (Delafield Avenue) at 11 a.m. and then march to Volunteer Stadium on Sparta Drive where there will be a brief ceremony. The line of march will be as follows: Town Hall Park onto Delafield Avenue, left onto Valley Brook Avenue, up to Ridge Road, left at Page Avenue and left at Sparta Drive into www.LeaderNewspapers.net the field. Call the recre www. LeaderNewspapers. net ation department at 201- 804-2482. www.LeaderNewspapers.net Photo by B il Alen-NJ Sport/ Action Golden growl — TV« three returning starter seniors from the lyndhurst High football contingent, Tom Stensgaard, team captain Adel Ghandoor and Glenn Ramos, give a big Golden Bear growl to cele brate ibe start of the locals' 2005> campaign. p.m. Friday, Sept. 23. By W . L B il A le n Jr. 175-pound senior who is a The remainder of the S pe c ia l t o t h e L e a d e r returning starter at middle Golden group’s schedule is as linebacker. This year, LYNDHURST — Last year, follows: Palisades Park 7 p.m. Ghandoor will also start at full the Lyndhurst High School Friday, Sept. 30; at Saint back in the team’s spread, Run football team did something Mary’s 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8; ‘n Shoot style offense. no other Golden Bears grid YVood-Ridge 7 p.m. Fridav, The only other returning contingent had done in quite Oct. 14; Wallington 7 p.m. starters are Tom Stensgaard, a a while: make the playoffs. Friday, Oct. 21; Harrison 7 6-foot-tall, 210-pound senior I Indeed, for the first time in p.m. Friday, O ct. 28; who is back at both tailback seven seasons, the L H S pigskin Weehawken 7 p.m. Friday, and defensive end, Glenn Nov. 4; and at Becton 10:30 platoon enjoyed more than a Ramos, a 5’ 11”, 195-pound East Rutherford $305,000 Carlstadt $439,000 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. senior who is back at center modicum o f success and the First floor, one bedroom condo - Working fire Charming colonial with hardwtxxJ floors and “This is a very balanced and will also now line up at locals closed 2004 with an place and W/D in unit - Two car garage. trim. 9 rooms, 3 bednx)ms, 2.5 baths total. league, which helps give us the defensive end, and Danny admirable 7-3 overall record. Remtxleled kitchen. “Pergo” type fltxiring - Finished basement features summer kitchen, full opportunity to be successful, Smolensky, a 6-foot-tall, 205- W ell, that was then and this crown moldings. bath, family room, and office. Lot is slightly irreg but also means that there are pound junior who is back at is now, and any Bears fan who ular 50 x 106 with spacious fenced backyard. thinks that repeating that feat no easy wins," mused strong safety and will also be is a sure thing is surely nuts. Castagnetti, who is 10-10 over the squad’s starter at quarter -5 ------“We graduated 14 seniors, all as the Golden Bears main back this time around. including 11 starters, we have mentor. The list of others who i of seMng your home? Put our team to wOflc returning starters at just two “I ’d have to say that Saint should be salient to the positions on offense and three Mary’s is the favorite to repeat squad’s shot at success this sea Call for a FREE M arket Analysis of your home! as league champion; but that’s WLl spots on defense, so our chal son includes Bobby Peeters, a • lenge this year will be to keep an easy pick, because they 6’2” , 195-pound veteran Bears this thing going during a grow have the ability to recruit the basketball standout who will ing year," summed third year players that they need. I ’d also play cornerback and wideout LHS head coach Joe have to say that it looks like in his first year on the grid Castagnetti of his team's situa Secaucus will be good again, as iron, and Todd Tartaglia, a tion. well. Outside of those two 5’9”, 175*pound sophomore The Golden gridders gang teams, the rest of the league is split end and outside line w ill kick-off its 2005 slate by really a toss-up. backer. traveling to take on crosstown “We’re working very hard “We’ve got a lot of talented rival North Arlington at 7 p.m. to get back to states, because football players on this team, Friday, Sept. 16, at Rip Collins the last thing we want to do is and I really think that we’ve Field on River Road, while to fall back into a pattern of got a good chance to have week two will bring the Bears losing again." another winning record,” GOLDEN REALTY GROUP ¡ home opener, with LH S slated Captaining the Bears battal Castagnetti emphasized. to play host to Secaucus at 7 ion is Adel Ghandoor, a 5’7", NJSportAction @aol. com BIBBI _ Hcfciac u-*— ■--> ■ I V eteran-laden NAHS grid Tarara team should be im proved ! ¿ Î ^ £ £ ^ S Se e T a f î S Sanier sapM — The North Arlington High football team boasts seven senior?. In the front from left are Louis S a v a r a w , Joseph Zarro and Sal Groci, with Steve Benzaleski, Mark PetroceNi, C J . Davitt and Wayne Morgan in the back. coach John Galante. B y W . L M l A la n k . good players back, as well. lna»iTO Tatuiin ______“I thought that we had a “I think we lost maybe four sh ot a t m ak in g th e p layo ffs last starters on offense and anoth NORTH ARLINGTON — year and we were pretty much er four on D, but it looks like The bat time the football team on the threshold, but came up we have enough returning from North Arlington High a little short,* Galante says of starters that we should be very School earned a state playoffs th e V ik in g s 5-5 c a m p a ig n , much improved over last year, w h ic h m oved h is c a re e r co ach b e rth m v H earty a d ecad e ago. and I think we have a very T in t drought, however, could in g m a rk a t N A to 65-75. legitimate shot at making die “We did graduate some very playoffs. It to the state good football players from The league, though, is in the Meadowlands, that team, guys like (tight end) another story. The clear we lost to Hasbrouck Phil KeHchner and (wideout) favorite there is Saint Mary’s, , in 1994 and, then, in Nick Valakas, who combined because they can recruit and ' . . . y '' ; won die kjjgue, but for dose to 100 catches and in the first over 1,800 yards, and M att Liss Please see NAHS on found o f «he states,' recount who was a terrific linebacker, ed 16-rear veteran NAH S head but we also have some very PageB12 : • I* THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8.2005 SPORTS Ja f Tierney Foundation announces golf outing results Family fun at cycling event More than 170 golfers par MAHWAH — Families of from Healing Hands Institute ticipated this past August in e ve ry d escrip tio n a re in vite d to will be available to help soothe the Bill Tierney Foundation participate in the 10th annual aching muscles. D o o r p rizes Golf Outing held at the UFC Bergen Bike Tour on and raffle prizes will be award Shawnee Inn and Resort in Sunday, Sept 25, at Darlington ed at noon. Registration is $35 the Poeonos. Foundation County Park in Mahwah. All rid e r ($ 40 a fte r f Chairman Leonard Kaiser eeds benefit Tomorrows organized the event making Idren's Fund v at a reduced fee o f $70 for up to this his 23rd consecutive out .ensack University four family members over age ing. Donations and prizes have Medical Center and the 8 ($75 after Sept I t ) a n d ju s t raised available scholarships Volunteer Center of Bergen $15 per person for more than' for local students throughout C ounty. four family m em b ers^ this time. H ie event this year T h e event in clu d es 50-, 25- Children 8 and under a re fre e .; again w~as successful in contin and 10-mile routes for cyclists All registered riders receive a’ uing this purpose and honor of every level that wind long-sleeved T-shirt, g o o d y ing the memory of Bill through scenic areas of 16 bag, breakfast and a p ic n ic ; Tierney. northern Bergen County lunch. * The overall winners of this towns. All routes begin and Approximately 500 cyclists " vear’s scramble event shooting end at Darlington Park, culmi are expected to participate. In ; a 12 under par were former nating with a festive family pic addition to family teams, cor-; All League North Arlington n ic. porate teams are welcome. * quarterback, John Herrmann, Fifty-mile cyclists start at 8 Participants are expected to Bill Geder, Bruce DiLuca and a.m., 25-milers at 9 a.m. and raise $100 per individual or; William Geder Jr. DiLuca also 10-milers at 10:30 a.m.; check $200 per family. Prizes to top,’ was a recipient of one of the in is a half-hour before each fundraisers include $1,000; three Closest To The Pin ride starts. A special “Kids travel certificate, American ; prizes, just missing a Hole In Ride" will be held at 10:45 a.m. Express gift checks, handsome One and winning an.automo for little ones on big wheels polo shirt with logo and warm', bile by a mere 4 inches. Getler and tricycles, as well as those fleece blanket with logo.. led the foursome with many not yet ready for the 10-mile Participants can enter a rattle thunderous drives throughout route. A ll children must be to win up to $5,000 cash. the event. The runner-up win Pholo, Tierney Foundation supervised by a parent or Register online at ners with an 8 under par were guardian. www.bergenbikettnii.org. To John Kopec, Kevin Kopec, Len Kaiser (center) congratulates the winners of the Bill Tierney Foundation Golf Outing, Bill Getier, Following the cycling receive a detailed brochure, or George Perini and Pat William Geder Jr. Bruce DiLuca and John Herrmann. events, a family fun picnic will for information about spon Spadaveccia. be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 sorship and teams, tall 1-877- This year’s event saw the North Arlington athlete, Paul and Joe Spaccavento. The chip shots were Eddie p.m. featuring a D J, clowns, BER-BIKF. (237-2453) or em ail first female winner of one of Savage Jr., displaying the other winners of the Closest Campbell and Fred Dressel. games and a home-cooked [email protected]' the Longest Drive aw'ards as power he acquired from To The Pin awards were Bob John Cali recorded his first harbeque. Massage Therapists [email protected] >rg. Christine Napolitano showed swinging a baseball bat for a Laux and Tom Byrne, who eagle on the third hole of the all the men how a petite number o f years. captured his fifth prize in this day with the help of the hot woman can certainly out dis Hole Blu e 6 was the closest event throughout the years of greens and a tremendous roll. Legion 139 sponsors fishing trip tance their muscle and cap of the three with Paul just edg participating. Best putt of the day with a L Y N D H U R S T — American and Park avenues, at 5 a.m.; ture the prize. The other two ing power drives off the clubs Always keeping the event recorded 23-footer came o ff Legion Post 139 will hold a the boat leaves at 7 a.m., Longest Drive winners were of John Babai, Gerry Sullivan interesting with some classy the club of Michael Kraft. deep sea fishing trip on returning at 3 p.m. Cost is $<»0, Glenn Jones and former Samrday, Sept. 24, aboard Mi- which includes coffee, tea, Jo Charters out of Sandy soda, beer and sandwiches. Contact the post, 201-933-1120 Photo, Rutherford Soccer Hook. The bus will leave from post headquarters, Webster or Tom W itt, 201-507-0547. A banner year — The Rutherford U12 Traveling Girls team took first place for their division in the Northern County Soccer Leogue for Fall 2004 and secona place for their group in the Pascack Valley Indoor Soccer Leogue in the Winter of 2005. They continued their triumphs with successfully taking first place for Division-C in the Spring 2005 Northern County Soccer League and completed the season with taking second place at the Ridgewood Soccer Tournament at the end o f June. Pictured are: Kathryne Casadonte, Zoe Grenier, Kristen Wester, Alex Arnold, Jianna Muscio, Lauren Callandrillo, Erika Forenza, Amber Martinez, Danica Sommer, Abigail Montanez, Emily Montanez and Grace Na; also on the team are Jen navi ve Bille and Maireod O'Grody (not pictured). Coaches are Thom Casadonte, Joe Sommer and John DeVoe (not pictured). Continued from N A H S on Page B10 we can’t, and that make it not offensive line, while Zarro, Friday, SepL 16, with a trip to The Vikings, who employ a a level playing field. 5’11", 180-pound veteran full battle Becton Regional on tap Multiple-Set offense and f>0 “I think it should be like back, will also start at inside fo r 7 p.m. Friday, Sept 23. base defense, will look to uti New York, where there’s a pub linebacker. In th e month of October, lize more rollouts and play lic- schools league and a Other returning starters the Vikes will travel to take on action passes this season, as Parochial league; that makes include two juniors: Sean Wallington at 1 p.m. Saturday, they take advantage of things much more fair.” Killelea, a 5T0", l7(^pound Oct. 1, prior to playing host to Killelea’s speed and mobility. T h e 2005 edition o f the junior quarterback who made Wood-Ridge on the seventh “I thought we could have Vikings pigskin platoon is cap two dozen T D tosses as a soph and Saint M ary’s on the 14th, made the states last year and, tained by a trio o f 12th- omore signal-caller, and Sal heading to Secaucus on the since we didn’t, I think the graders:. C.J. Davitt, Mark Manago, a 6’2”, 190-pounder 21st and Weehawken on the kids are a little hungrier and Petrocelli and Joe Zarro. who is back at both wideout 28th, with home games in that, if we do made it this time, A 6’2”, 200-pound veteran and strong safety. November against Bergen it will be a nice achievement center, Davitt will also line up The locals are scheduled to Tech on the fourth and for this group of young men,” at defensive end this season. open th eir 2005 season by Harrison on th e night before summed Galante. playing host to cross town com Turkey Day, Wednesday, Nov. 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Donors will need better last diem to donate blood at their tor’s written permission), a photo/signature ID and annual Blood Drive with New weigh a m inim um o f 110 Social Security number. Jersey Blood Services on pounds and be in generally Donors who are not sure if Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 good health. All donors will they are eligible to donate can a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Giants benefit from a free mini exam, call 1-800-688-0900. Stadium, Stadium Club, Gates C/D. All participants will be entered into a raffle with the Flag football sign-ups in Rutherford chance to win two tickets to the Giants’ opening 2005 sea RUTHERFORD Field. The cost is $25 per play son at a home game against Rutherford Junior Football er, and RJF will accept the first the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. will be holding its final Flag 60 players to register. Teams 11. In addition, there will be Football Sign-Ups (5 on 5 - no will be picked at 8 p.m. on signed Giants memorabilia raf contact) for kindergarten and Sept. 9 at the I^ F Field House. fled off throughout the day. first graders on Thursday, Games will start on C all 1-800-933-2566 or go to Sept 8 at 8 p.m., at the iyF Saturday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. at www.nybloodcenter.org to Field House in Memorial Memorial Field. Ctorkdelivery.com WB SignSien Rentals for All Occasions Custom______Signs • Delivered & installed Photo by Bill ABen-NJ Sport/Action • Includes Spotlight Kit • Vinyl Lettered Keepsake Salient seniors — Among methe seniors on theme uueenQueen orof Peacereace tfootball o o t o o ii teamream are rourfour localités:locaiiTes: Kevin i Fanning, a right tockle/defensive end from North Arlington; Ken Reilly, a center/nose guard from Lyndhurst; John Palumbo, o two-way tackle from lyndhurst; and Pat Olohan, a wideout/cornercornerbock from North Arlington. answer that yet, but I can tell linebacker, Bagin had to win a By W. L Bid Allen Jr. you that our goal is to get lx*t- fight in the courts in order to S pe c ia l t o t h e L e a d e r ter week-bv-week during this plav for Q P this season. .After season, so that we’re a better his family moved from ■ Cotton W M ow Dbptoys NORTH ARLINGTON — team at the end of the year Garfield to Wallington earlier ■ MvtrtbJng Bornn The team’s single misstep in than at the start. this year, Bagin eschewed 2004 came at the very begin “Right off the bat, though, Wallington High in favor of ■ Qraphk and Logo Design ning of the season, when the we’re going to face a big hur Q P and was ordered to sit out football contingent from W e also provide dle and this is going to In* a for 30 days by the N JSIA A . W eb Site Design Queen of Peace High School great game, I can tell you That ru lin g though, was lost, 20-7, to Westwood on that." reversed bv a Bergen Count) opening day. The Golden guvs lost six Superior Court judge who Subsequent to suffering seniors from the 2004 group, found that Bagin had trans that single stinging setback, including five starters, to grad ferred for more than just ath the QP Golden Griffins were uation, with the biggest loss letics reasons. perfect, reeling off 10 straight being that of Michael lamego, A 5’8". 195-pound senior wins, en route to the State a standout outside linebacker inside linebacker, M u rillo was Call 201-933-7721 Non-Public Group 2 title, and halfback from North the team’s top tackier in 2004 ^ Visit Our Wet Site For Details records of 10-1 and 8-1 and a .Arlington who is now playing and, on offense, will move ^ www.storkdelivery.com runner finish, behind only at Lackawanna'Junior College from fullback to guard this North Jersey Section 1, Group in Pennsylvania. time around, while Reilly, a 1 state champ Westwood (12-0, However, the QP contin 5T1", 200-pound senior three 9-0) in the BCSL/American gent does still boast one of the year starter from Lyndhurst Division standings. most explosive and elusive will line up at center and Now, the Golden guys will quarterbacks in Bergen defensive end. get a chance at revenge right County, 5*6", 150-pound sen Week two o f the 2005 cam REALTY o ff the bat, as Q P is scheduled ior Joe Muraglia. paign will find Cerco’s crew 326 Hackensack S t, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 to play host to Westwood at 7 “He’s been a starter since traveling to take on Dumont at 201-939-3002 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Rip he was a sophomore and, 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, with Collins Field on River Road in www.Jrhigglnsrealty.com while he isn’t big, Joey is a a home game against Fort Lee North Arlington. great football player and that's set for 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, “Clearly, this is the game of what’s important," lauded followed bv a tilt at Tenaflv at 1 . j f the week in New Jersey, the C erco o f his senior signal- p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, three only game where two defend caller. home games: against Cliffside ing state champs are going Among the Griffins’ other Park at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, r head-to-head, and w e're hop grid standouts are Joe Torchia, against Ridgefield Park at 7 ing for a crowd o f 3,000 or Darius Bagin, Marcelo Murillo p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, and more,” enthused veteran QP r and Ken Reilly. against River D ell at 1 p.m. head coach Andrew Cerco, A 6’5", 235-pound senior Saturday, Oct. 22, and two CARLSTADT CARLSTADT HASBROUCK HEIGHTS who is in the third year o f his $440,000 $449,000 two-way end, T orchia has road games: at Dwight Morrow $1,750*00 second go-round as the MOVE IN! GREAT OPPORTUNITY! already made a verbal commit in Englewood at 7 p.m. Friday, CHANCE OF A LIFETIME! Griffins grid gang’s main men Cape features 4 bedrooms, 2 Charming brick Cape features 4 Magnificent Center Hall Colonial boasts 5 or 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, ment to the University of O ct. 28, and at Rutherford at 6 full baths, finished basement, bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, great room with granite fireplace and wet bar. family room, large tor. Virginia. p.m. Friday night, Nov. 4. eat'in-kitchen, with updated dining room, eat'in kitchen, MEIK with custom cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops, 6 “Are we as good as or better Bagin. a 225-pound electric and new furnace. Call enclosed porch and near burner stove, wine fridge under cabinet, bar area in basement, large than we were last vear, 1 can’t for your appointment NOW! schools, shopping & transporta cedar wine cellar, gym area. 2 car attached garage and 4 car detached senior fullback and outside SJSportA ction @aol. com tion. garage and so much more to appreciate. CALL to preview! Felician College plans annual Golf Classic Committee members are for deserving students at ed golf at the hotel’s Par 3 busy planning the 20th annual Felician College. course; and two rounds of golf Felician College Golf Classic. Golfers will participate in a at a choice of three champi The event will take place on morning or afternoon shot onship courses. Monday, Sept. 26, at Areola gun start.rt. AAll ll playersplay< who regis Morning and afternoon Country Club in Paramus. ter for the th myrnrning round of golfers will enjov lunch on the CARLSTADT WALLINGTON WALLINGTON WOOD-RIDGE Sponsorship opportunities are golf will'Tie'enteredII np"entei in a free patio and a cocktail reception S450 000 «530.000 $625.000 $525J)0Q available and funds raised will drawing to win a Berm uda golf at 6 p.m. N EW TO MARKET! INVESTMENT DON’T MISS! CALL TODAY! support the Student package that includes round- Office Exclusive - Raised Recently renovated two family Recently renovated 4 bedroom Colonial in move-in condition For more information Ranch features 3 bedrooms. 2 has four finished floors with a Split with 2 full baths, large features include 3 bedrooms, 2 Scholarship Fund at Felician trip airfare: three-night, four- about sponsorship opportuni full baths, 2 finished rooms in total of 13 rooms, newer roof MEIK with custom oak cabi- full bathes, modem kitchen, 2 College. This scholarship fund day stay at the Fairmont ties or golfer registration, the basement, attached garage, and windows and room for 5 to nets, family room with wet bar, tier deck, large yard, attached provides financial assistance Southhampton Hotel; unlimit please call 201- 559-3314. central air, and a NYC view. 6 cars in driveway. CALL deck and more to appreciate. garage and plenty of skylitcs. CALLTODAY! TODAY! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,2005 THE LEADER mi titiiii lim lü ______N e d M l PUMMH m fn n p iR Rood your od n 1 . By phone-201-438-8700 w pvnwawun» iM n is ■PMMMT w ww. 2. By emoflI - cfois9MdOModerniwspapers.net isfonds w i be inuad lor *lypos.* W » rate r* 4 3 . By fax - 201-438-MZf ' adjurt h M i an error by puefahing a corrected 4. By m ail - Ira te nriat ora nst (non oorniaMsonofala). A l t The Leader, 251 Udge itsu b jirt to credft cord approval. A l daufted odi lyndhural, H ) 0707T paid lo r in advance by u in l card, diede or ccbK. ------u ------ ALJtomobilcs Lost ,ind ^ouncJ Home Improvement Apartments for Rent Help WnntPt T 9 8 9 ~ F ô ü M b Mr. Grout iUihani Martin North Arlington- 2nd Lyndhurst: Countar/Cashler D e n M OUST C ro w n CAT, MALE Home Repairs J&L floor. 6 larga rooms. 3Br. LR , OR, EIK Buay Corporate RegroutJng 3baeroo«wa>2 V ic to ria D ark grey + Makes Old & a Painting Ind. washMryer Cono* Shop P /r-F /r Mon. lo Fri. w hite Bathroom Tiles Atwell A ffordable Pric e s dryer hook-up. $1,700 72,000mlles Maintenance Ornat Environment LYNDHURST Look New & Quality Wort (no pats) IstfL o f 2fam. $ 1 0 0 0 . prevent* costly Licensed & Insured ‘ 1. Call WT/W C ALL S14S0. m th. C a ll • No )ob too small 201001-001» t» 1 ) c a» 201-438-635« TOM (201)725-6906 S id in g C a ll 201-615-5174 TM« Wort AvaMeble • Any kind of repairs 201-267-6412 201-4*0-1333 • Carpentry, Masonry fLA rllnglon: 5Rma. 908-3224610 ~ 8 x r c s r H an d y M an Ralph A. Giordano • Reface chimneys R e m o d e lin g IPtom.2nd.fL Newty L yn d h u rst: Gar.ige Sales BERGEN ESSEX • Roof Repairs 2Br. LR , OR, O K ■ ‘ jSi- CONTRACTING • Discounts for W e* I d NYC Trans. LyndhuralooeBon ForSCHIMran HANDYMAN tMihhfdltoO Ind. washMryer MULTI-FAMILY Odd jobs S p e c i a l i s t Ho Pets. $1200jnth AgeeSaSyrs. Vinyl Siding. Roofing. HJHw lnc.lmth.Sec. OLD S NEW around the house? Decks. Additions. 201-438-4232 C a ll: * U g h i No job too small. Cell 2nd. 11. o f 2 1am. ITEMS Alterations. 973-785-4660 Housekeeping Interior house Replacement Windows Insured & Lie 201-066-1 »86 $1325.m th. S a t V I0 JMW Construction Call (201)-281- painting & fixing up. & Door All types of 201-998-8236 C all Waiter Traitress 6am to 4:30pm Very neat & clean Repairs • Vinyl Siding Kearny: 906-322-6510 Hoetees A Crowd 86 Beckwith Place & priced right! (201)933-4169 Control position • Vinyl Replacement 2Br. LR, OR, Rutherford,NJ Call Fred Piumb:r:g H-vitinq North Arlington Avail Jrt Busy 201-998-0982 Windows F u llT lm e ------fe------EIK, includes 3RMS. R estau ran t In GennaTiie Car Shoppe.com •Decks Washer/dryer NO PETS Meadowlands Area C -'M:\ll Is hiring Sales HANDYMAN Com plete • Additions J.W. Burns ♦ refrigerator NO SMOKING CALL Repreaentltlvee, Morchni'di'jc • Small Repairs Bathroom & $800.m th 201 - 460 - 7771 • Complete C all • Painting competati ve Pacific Nautilus Modernizing Sons O il Co. 908-322-6510 H/HW In d . W alter • Cleaning Debris Renovations commissions, W eight S et 201-933-3652 Experienced • C arpentry • Kitchens. Baths Fuel Oil plus gasoline BRAND NEW Rutherford P/T Weekends • Ma so nary E. Rutherford:: allow ance. $600 o r B/O No job too • Masonry Steps Lyndhurst Location Repair Work 5Lg. Room* 3Br. * attic, DW. Casio Keyboard "sm all” Sidewalks, Patios Em ergency Rne Dining C all Seal Driveways Bua ft Train at Relrig, H/H Ind. w /S tand + Stool Call: 201 804-0023 Call: or too “big” • Free Estimates c o m e r No Wash/Dryer $150.00 VITO’S 973 -765 -4660 (973)-495-5621 201-935-1975 • Boiler Replacement S1400.mth. No Pets 201-804-8286 973-661-5172 TREE CARE c a ll: $1400.00 • Water Heater ------WANTED------• Removals • Cattmg 201-939-2463 Call (201) 933-4885 Replacement • Pruning • Firewood alter 7pm Construction Home Improvement • Land Cleaning TAXI & LIMO DRIVERS • Boiler Repair • Crane Services (Oil. Gas) • Stump Removal PT/FT CEHAKII6TILE Quakty Work Reas Rato* Good Driving Record G & R Builder • Drain Cleaning Free Est Fu*y Ins'd ------bowouoh b r CAW.8TAD?------Repairs Big & Small 201-461-M87 NOTICE a HEREBY OIvSn m th. Mowmg prcpoaM 201-507-1181 Regrouting ordinance* was introduced and passed on tinrt reading at a regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of th* Complete Bathroom Remodeling Jam es W. B um s, 11 Borough of Cartstadt held on the 1st day of September, Machinist / Electrician • R oofing NJ Plumbing 2005 and that said ordinances w* be taken up tor further Free Estimates Fully Insured consideration for Anal passage at a meeting of said With knowledge of Lie. # 7020 Borough Council lo be held on the 15th day of September. Call 201 - 438 - 2854 Ÿârd^iii--- 2005 at 8 00 PM or a< soon (hereafter as sad matter Hydraulics for • S id in g can be reached at the Borough Ha*. Cartstadt. New 201-991-0331 S at. 9/10 Jersey at which bme and place aH persons who may be Est. Manufacturing Co. interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard • Windows/Doors 10am to 5pm concerning the same In East Rutherford FINKE BROS BUILDERS CLAIRE FOY Ralndata 9/18 Borough Clerk Call 201 -933 - 6800 535 6th Ave. Cartstadt. New Jersey • Decks Certified Remodeled Est. 1951 off Ridge Road ORDINANCE NO. 05-14 Customer Service Rep AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE M OF % T H e s - L y n d h u rst SECTION 10-3.3 ENTITLED -PARKING PROHIBITED F/T, Wed.-Sun. 2:30 pm to 11 pm Bathrooms • Kitchens DUfUNG CERTAIN HOURS OF CERTAIN DAYS ON CERTAIN STREETS’ OF THE REVISED GENERAL P/T, Frl. « Sat. 10:30 pm to 7am ORDSiANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARLSTADT. • Sheet Rock Painting/Paper Hanging 2002 Please Fax Resume and Add-A-Level• Additions * Dormers NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAMED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Cartstadt that Schedule II Salary requirement to of Section 10-3 3 entitled ‘PARKING PROHIBITED • P a in tin g Siding • Windows • Roofing DURING CERTAIN HOURS OF CERTAIN DAYS ON Ju lia at: Hcvngvn# with/ CERTAIN STREETS* of the Revised General Ordinance of the Borough of Cartstadt. 2002 be and hereby is 201-288 - 3247 • All Types of Carpentry Fully insured • Free Estimates V e r m / amended and supplemented with (he fo*owmg Ateme o/Street SMe Hoart/Dmyt Dinosaur Falls Licensed & Insured Wallpapering and Interior House Painting 201-438-2017 Dominick Govemall Mtchete P\ac* Both Saturdays and East Rutherford Free Estimates Seeking P/T work Mon, to Fri. 9:15am Office: 201-507-5775 6 00pm to 20% Senior Citizen Discounts Freeesbmalea CbH 201-658-1771 600am lo 11:30am or 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Mon - Thur» 201-893-0656 Landscaping Flex. Schedule. Pleasant environment 600pm to Plum bing/Heating Midnight working with children. For interview call Friday (201 >-896-6886 ask for Dan.______Drain Cleaning 5ANRY5§T3BI7RIS5WfR5 Savings I Additional Services Darrin Anthony TRAFFIC Edging, Hedge Trimming & Mulch EDITORIAL Sewer and Drain Cleaning Plumbing & Heating INC. ordinances or parts (hereof mconsislent herewith are Small tree Pruning hereby repeated as to such inconsistency only. „er Spluftr Scotfs Fertilizer Cycle All Phases of Plumbing Severability. If any section, clause or other part of this FREELANCE REPORTERS Ordnance or the app*cabon (hereof to any person or Free Estimates & Heating circumstance shaMfor any reason be adjudged by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be «valid. such judgment WANTED Call (201) 819 -2605 24 Hour Emergency Service shall not affect, impair or «vafcdate the remainder of (his Ordinance. for weekly newspaper. N JM P L #11127 201-939-5454 Effective Dale. TNs Ordinance shall take effect P a in t in g FuMy Insured immediately upon passage and publication as required by Must be available to cover SfTROOUCED: September 1. 2005 night meetings. PUBLISHED September 8. 2005 Want to Buy Coins Send resume and writing Quality Painting APPROVED Wm JAY ROSE MAN, MAYOR ATTEST CLAIRE FOY. BOROUGH CLERK sample to: interior & Exterior Published September 8. 2005 Free Estimates Fee. *61 7 7 ______jobs@ leadernewspapers.net Payment upon Completion U .S . C o in s Fully Insured Advertising Account W anted Borough of Dumont In Ihe Systems Inc end Defendent: C all 201-939-2121 Mehrangig Kambakheh Et Ai Estate Sale County of Bergen, Stale of Writ of Execution Dele Executive New Jersey on July 19. 2005 7/22/2005 To B u y end the 20-day period of Stem Lavirthsl Fr,Frankenberg Estate Sato limitation wrthm which a suit, Norgaaro Opening for an action or proceeding PO Box 1660 Sie 30b 835 Chestnut Street - Kearny $Top Dollar Paid $ questioning (he validity of Livingston. NJ 07039 aggressive, and energetic such ordtoance can be By virtue of tfieetocwe slated S at & Sun. 9fl0 + 9/11 writ to me directed end self- starter to sell Call any time at 201-401-1020 commenced, as provided in delivered. I have levied upon 9:30am to 4:30pm Ihe Local Bond Law, has and wtf expoee for seie at I will come to you. public venue el toe Sheriff's newspaper advertising. 50 yrs. accumulation of antiques, entire begun to run from the date of OfSce in the City of household, restaurant + barware, tools, toe first publication of this Hecfcensecfc, on Duties Include servicing itatement. Copies of the full Friday. September 16. 2005 hardware, appliances, clothes, furniture ordtoence are svsfabie at no - two o'ctocfc **" Something for everyone»!______cost and during regular existing accounts, calling OF bme period business hours, at the ______Township of Inactive accounts, and CARLSTADT, 2000 violation of I Clertt's office for members of Lyndhurst, County of Bergen Decks & Siding Refinished and State of New Jersey Hitters & Leaders PRO* « T WO CONVICTS) toe general public who It Is commonly known as 323 generating new business. Fully Imurad • Swrior CWnn OiKOunt M U k S O OFFENDER* FROM TO: request the same. The Harding Avenue, Lyndhurst. RKSRNNQ OR LMNQ X-1 SC summary of toe terms of wmm um f e e t o f such bond ordinance foiows tt^a l553n end designated We offer a com petltve ANY SCHOOL. SCHOOL as Block 188. Lot 53 OTOP, PARK. (a) Ms person over Ihe age TWe: BONO ORDINANCE The (¿mansions are Ultimate Gutters 201-955-2520 of 18 who has been PROVIDING FOR PHASE II ■ 50 - ‘ salary & commission, PLAYGROUND OR DAY convicted of a violation of OF THE REHABILITATION by 06 feet long (Irregular) CAM CENTER M THE any ' sex offense crime Nearest cross street Chase Benefits evailable. BOROUGH OF against a minor as set forth OF PARK AVENUE IN AND Avenue CARLSTADT in NJ.SA 2C7-2. and who BY THE BOROUGH OF Prior Ben(s): Subject to APPROVED. as a reeuN of said conviction DUMONT. M THE COUNTY '1 tasse and municipal Fax resume to: Seamless Gutters Chris Painting Co. Mayor WSiarn Roeeman ■ required to register w*h OF BERGEN, NEW As of 4/2Ä05 Taues ATTEST: JERSEY, APPROPRIATING 201 507-5701 or e-mail dare Foy. Borough Clerk pursuant to_NJJSA 2C 7-1 et seq., RsaisfraOon and $320.000 THEREFOR AND advertleeO LsaderWewpapsri.net & Interior- Exterior I hereby certify «hat the NUflcelfon of ReJeeae of AUTHORIZING THE foregoing ordinance was C#fm Offenders, she* be ISSUANCE OF $304,000 Powerwashing passed as amended by BONDS OR NOTES OF THE Lifetime Covers Meyer end CouncS of tie wiln 2,500 Met of any « a v a n a y o s b Borough of Cartstadt et e BOROUGH TO FMANCE rants, issuee and proMa Water damage repair Counci Masting held on PART OF THE COST toereof, and .eleo si toe Septorrfeer T 2005 wito the playground or day cate THEREOF Popcorn ceilings - Siding Mowing chsnge center* tos Borough. Purpoee: For Pheee II of toe reheMRatlon of Parti Avenue SFa? toe seid Residential Fully Injured w«Nn 2.500 feet el any In toe Borough, al as shown Free estimates Commercial 20 Years Experience Free Estimates 7 Day Service One (Deadm e » Monday at 11:30 dSh.) tw IfemMp of Lyndhuf* to - far — Cai 201-438-8700 « . Î I n t a n i li« Fox 201-438-9022 C w i W W M W n^uifMwaeifciow«. Email ckmiiieche b u Janiewioapars.nal V ' r i 1 • m r • n t lUTMf RFÜH [* S 74 9.900 This 2 family with 1 BR on 1st floor and 3 BRs in 2nd apt(1 on 2nd floor and 2 on 3rd floor) is located in great area. Exterior just painted. New roof. AD#-200569 m * 209 HOLLISTER ftVl, RUTHERfORQ HUTHBfORDl8Rin2f»iily.iW h This 4 BR colonial with 3.5 baths is truly a Wonderful 2 family. Like living in a 1 family with Beautiful, brand new 3 BR townhouse with This very well maintained 3 BR 2.5 bath colo This 4 BR 2 bath ranch is located on a 100 dream home. 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AD#-2525563 * «V- $409.000 flCAKlSlüU I This 4 BR 2.5 bath colonial with family is This grand 6 BR 2.5 bath colonial with the This 3 BR Dutch colonial is conveniently This updated home with 2 BRs on 1st floor This 3 BR 4 bath home has many updates bnfy 10 years old. Features 1st floor family charm of yesteryear features banquet size located. Features large rooms, nice kitchen and 1 BR upstairs has been recently updat including modem eat-in kitchen with gran room & bedroom, 120' deep lot, garage OR, large eat-in kit, LR w/ FPI, 2 car garage with countertop range, nice backyard, 1 car ed. Separate utilities with newer furnaces ite floor, hardwood floors, finished base Located on great Kipp Farm street near & more. Short walk to NY bus. train & garage & carport, newer furnace, hot water and hot water heaters, aluminum sided, ment, Florida room overlooking large yard grammar school, high school, and NY bus. school. AM-2512140 heater, siding & roof. Located steps to NY driveway. AD#-2521429 and deck, central air & large garage. AD#-200533 bus & short walk to school AD#-2527111 AD/-2519488 tn a a fK . ♦ A ... •_____ IUTHtRFi.lfl0 S:,499n0BcMLSTft0T Brand new 2 BR 2 bath unit on 5th Owner says, yes, 10 BRs! Total of 20 This lovely 3 BR 2 tuH bath colonial with gleam This 4 BR home, located on quiet tree-lines This 4 BR 2 bath bi-level on .34 ac has This 2 family consists of 2 BRs (could be floor. 1,320 sf unit. Jacuzzi tub, laun rooms. Oversized colonial. Enjoy large in- ing hardwood floors, newer siding, new roof, street, features natural woodwork, pine & lovely deck overlooking wooded lot. Newer 3 ) on 1st floor and 1 BR upstairs, full base new windows, enclosed front porch with new oak floors, Great for 1st time buyer. Short kitchen & bath, newer windows, vinyl sid ment, 1 car garage, separate heat, electric dry in unit, walk-in closet & more. ground pool. 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Short walk to NY bus and ml pari* counter, maple cab S staMaea ipphnrw. rent the other. Better than a condo. Nice yard . AO#-2521964 schools. A0#-200561 hardwood floors, master bath w/Jacusl tub ft ao much Gratf area for commuter. AD#-2S22749 mom. Naar school ft W but. AO#-2S2QKS