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it was probably not good," said By Colleen Reyi Frank's general manager Frank M. REPORTER Pezzolla. "By noon, we still hadn't a received a letter, so we took that as a A family-owned automobile dealer- goodsign." ship in Lyndhurst that has been run- Then, around noon, Pezzolla ning for nearly 80 years received wel- answered a phone call from G.M.'s come news Friday, May 15 that it is not district sales manager confirming that among the more than 1,100 franchis- his family business, which employs es that the ailing General Motors roughly 80 people — many of whom plans to shutter by next year. are longtime employees — would be Frank's Truck Center, Inc., orspared. Frank's Pontiac-GMC, as it is more commonly known, was one of the His reaction? lucky ones to stay afloat on a day in It was one of relief," he said. "It which worries spread viralry across was a big load off everyone's shoul- showrooms nationwide. CM., the ders, especially having so many family country's largest automaker, sent let- members here," ters notifying dealers whether they At least 11 employees are related to would be discontinued. The dayPezzolla, who expressed gratitude for before, Chrysler had issued similar those who offered their support, espe- notices to 789 auto dealers. cially customers who have been doing business with Frank's for generations. The Bellavia auto group, a fixture "We're thankful for our very loyal cus- in East Rutherford since 1972 that tomers and employees who have stuck comprises Bellavia Chevrolet Buick with us through this difficult time," and Suzuki 17, received the propi- Pezzolla said. "Many called us (on tious news that not only would it sur- May 15) to wish us well." vive, it might even expand. "It's a good pat on the back, a good sign of Holdorf said that employees at his reassurance to be one of the chosen Bellavia dealership kept busy on the few, so to speak," stated Bellavia gen- fateful Friday to keep tensions from eral manager Kevin Holdorf. escalating before owner Joseph Bellavia took the call from G.M. G.M. had not informed dealership PHOTOS BY ODNME SOOIARO, SUSAN C. MOcUflt, ZACH MOEUER "Previously, we had always been owners of their status beforehand, Local veterans' groups, fire and police departments and elected officials joined bands, bagpipe players and groups of children reassured that because of our good which heightened fears for many of from various sports leagues and clubs for a parade through Lyndhurst in honor of Memorial Day, March 23. A group of civil relationship with G.M. and our sales receiving FedEx deliveries, which war reenactors and a cadre of cars, antique and not-so-antique, were also part of the festive march, while well-wishers enjoyed effectiveness that we should pretty might turn out to contain the dread- the balmy weather. At town hall, where the parade ended, the mood took a somber turn as the honor roll of the township's fall- much be safe, but nobody really knew, ed letter. "Everyone was on edge," en soldiers was read aloud.The commemorative event ended with a barbecue at Town Hall Park. said Mark Giunta, used-car manager at Frank's. "If you got something from FedEx, Please see CAM on Page A6 Revaluation begins in ER By Chris Neidenberg office edict for the longest time. roughly 140 residential properties, Mayor James Cassella is now insist- as of early May. REPORTER ing that a landowner's cooperation In addition to the 1,918 residen- with agents from Realty Appraisal Lyndhurst, St. Mary EAST RUTHERFORD — After tial and 292 commercial proper- Company of West New York is officials spent years trying to delay ties, Rubenstein said his inspectors share league title it, a revaluation of 2,308 properties fSSflHi.il. will analyze 98 vacant lots. "We've launched roughly three weeks ago, Without compliance, residents had no problems so far, things are in an effort to have property values stand to be overassessed from a val- going fine," he said during a May Read more Page B6 fall in line with the prevailing real uation estimate. 15 phone interview. "It should take estate market. Neil Rubenstein, manager of the And while he refused to comply firm, said his team of inspectors Please see REVAL on had gathered information on will, the state Attorney General's PageArfJ
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Burglary Shoplifting 201-991-0067 LYNDHURST — On Tuesday, May 19, a resident from the LYNDHURST—Vincent Davis, 49, of Rutherford, was arrest- 432 Ridge Rd., North Arlington. NJ 400 block of Second Avenue reported that some time between ed Wednesday, May 20 for shoplifting $78.15 worth of items 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., someone entered the resident's home from ShopRite on New York Avenue. He was released on sum- and stole a painting worth $8,000. No signs of forced entry were monses. reported. Investigators from Bergen County checked the scene EAST RUTHERFORD — Marlon Suazo, 37, of New York, JUST 4-PAWS for fingerprints. N.Y, was arrested Tuesday, May 19 at 5:14 p.m. for shoplifting three bottles of Johnny Walker Black Label, one Johnny Walker PET SPA CDS Red Label and one bottle of Hennessy from BJ's Wholesale Club on Route 17 North. He was released on summonses after post- • Traditional Grooming • Mobile Grooming W( M >D-R1DCE — Christopher Oyola, 20, and Felix Dione, ing bail. • Therapeutic Spa Treatments 20, both of Union City, were arrested Friday, May 15 at 1:10 a.m. for drug-related charges following a motor vehicle stop. Police • Aromatherapy • Reiki • Pedicures reported locating drugs in the car and charged Oyola and Dione Stolen car • Teeth-brushing • De-shedding and more with possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Both were GtanV pet grooming you can TRUST NORTH ARLINGTON — A Belmount Avenue resident Call for your appointment today released on summonses. reported Friday, May 15 that some time between 8:30 a.m. and WOOD-RIDGE — Louis Balletta, 27, of Hasbrouck Heights, 4:15 p.m., someone stole her 1990 Lincoln Town Car, which was was arrested Monday, May 18 at 3:20 p.m. for possession of parked off Hillside Place. Police reported the car was later recov- stolen prescription drugs. He was released on summonses. ered in a parking lot in Kearny, Saturday, May 16 at 11:40 p.m. BOGlf AGENCY INSURANCE DWI Theft LYNDHURST—Mario Zambelli,-57, of North Arlington, was EAST RUTHERFORD — A MillviUe resident reported Wmm arrested Thursday, May 21 at 9 p.m. for DWI, refusal to submit Wednesday, May 20 at 4:34 p.m. that someone stole his wallet Providing All Types of insurance: to a breath test, careless driving and having no insurance card, containing $20 cash, his driver's license, Social Security card and Bminejs Insurance Panonal Insurance) after striking a 12-year-old male from Lyndhurst who was creas- various credit cards from his hotel room at the Fairfield Inn on • General liability ing the intersection at Ten Eyck Avenue and Lewandowski Street Paterson Plank Road. We ore fluent on a bicycle. The juvenile was transported to a hospital with * ((ommemol l PProperty • Restauront Insurance in Polish, Russian minor injuries to bus left leg and arm. HhW & Spanish WOOD-RIDGE — Patricia Knapil, 64, of Hasbrouck Heights, Theft from car (mm inidtim ' FW • Umbnlla 1 was arrested Saturday, May 16 at 12:53 a.m. for DWI following a NORTH ARLINGTON — The owner of a 2007 Chrwler ' Group Huohh tnsuranca life & Health Insurance motor vehicle stop. She was released on summonses to a friend. reported Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. that someone stole $360 200 StapntM kmm • tpdhunt, HI • 201.939.1076 in cash and a T-mobile Sidekick cell phone worth $300 from his Flimflam car, which was parked on Stevens Place off Newell Place. The windows were reportedly left open. NORTH ARLINGTON — A Fairmount Avenue resident reported Tuesday, May 19 at 6:20 p.m. that he received a letter — Alexis Tarruu JANIEC ROOFING; from Porch Light Products, Inc. in Toronto, Canada, stating that All police blotter items an obtained from local police departments. '«aoofi«'r«wa)NsmiaiON.ttsi«mAi4coMBWcw • he had won $99,000. 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"We must invest resources to provide the kind of safe, dean and healthy schools CARLSTADT — In an Local school districts may soon find some that our children deserve." eflbrt to ease die concerns of help becoming greener. The 21st Century The bill would require 100 percent of those residents living near Jay- Green High-Performing Public School funds to be used by 2015 toward green build- Dee's Bar & Grill, the contro- Facilities Act (H.R. 2187), passed by the ing projects that make schools more energy versial establishment on Route House of Representatives Thursday, May 14, efficient and better able to rely on renewable 17 whose seemingly intoxicat- seeks to make public schools more energy sources of energy. It would ensure fair wages ed clientele routinely spills out efficient, create dean energy jobs, reduce and benefits for green-collar workers. onto borough streets, the dependence on foreign oil and lower energy Other highlights of the act include boost- Calrstadt Mayor and Council cons. ing the economy through job creation and have created a special night- community enhancement and allowing club ordinance that looks to "Our schools should be safe and healthy offer more regulation over learning environments for our children," schools to play a role in combating global cli- mate change by lessening their carbon foot- businesses that attract a night- U.S. Rep. Steve Rothman (D4), who voted time crowd. for the bill, stated in a press release. This bill prints. gives us a chance to upgrade our school build- Eco-friendty schools have been shown to The measure, which was ings and boost student achievement while consume 30 percent less energy, SO percent passed earlier this month, creadng good local jobs and preventing an less water and emit 40 percent less carbon essentially bans any nightclub PHOTO BY AUXISTAlSAa increase in local property taxes to pay forit " dioxide than conventional schools. Evidence atmosphere from certain areas also indicates that the improved ventilation, of the borough. Of the $6.4 billion authorized nationally air quality; lighting and temperature controls for school facilities projects under the act, the This was made to directly of such schools foster greater student achieve- If neither of those factors could still apply; however, with Lyndhurst School District would receive address concerns of resi- ment. come into play, then there is a the new- ordinance now in $104,000; North Arlington would receive dents," Council President On average, green schools save $96,760 Dennis Ritchie said. There second threshold. If any two of place, it would make it $71,000; Rutherford and East Rutherford, the following factors are pres- extremely difficult. "If they $51,000 each; CarUtadt and Becton Regional per year and $70 per square foot in the long have been numerous police term, according to the press release. reports and complaints filed ent, then the business is con- applied," Cox said. "It won't fly High School, $29,000 each; and Wood-Ridge sidered a nightclub: a dance here." $16,000 for fiscal year 2010. Details of H.R. 2187 had not reached the by residents. Residents have offices of most local school superintendents come to' council meetings floor or place for viewing live There is essentially only one These allocations would be intended for as of press time, but there were some glim- complaining about parking, entertainment; hours of oper- option Cox could think of for school modernization, renovation and mers of optimism about its potential. broken beer bottles and ation between 10 p.m. and 8 an establishment such as Jay- repairs that would create a greener, healthier U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, of Kentucky, whiskey bottles on their lawns a.m. on any day; maximum Dee's: Turn back into a environment that is more conducive to (each- and people urinating on their capacity is more than 200 peo- restaurant and grill." ing and learning. They were calculated using sponsored the bill in the House. While the bill passed' in the House, many lawns coming from Jay-Dee's. ple; advertisements for the die same percentage of funds that school dis- The criteria in this ordinance establishment include signs tricts receive under Part A of Title I of the Republicans, including U.S. Rep. Scott Garrett (D-5), of New Jersey, opposed the will address those things." such as "Rock band tonight" Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or I >1 Thursday night"; and measure. Councilman Joseph Crifasi with the exception of a $5,000 minimum allo- the place has a platform or The final vote tally was 275 to 155. The bill said the motive behind the new cation for each district. stage for performances. moved to the U.S. Senate and was subse- ordinance is safety. "First and The quality of a school isn't just important quently referred to the Committee on foremost, we are here to pro- "Jay-Dee's was a wake up for our children's health — it's critical for Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. tect the residents," Crifasi said. call," Crifasi said. "I think (this This ordinance will do that" ordinance) is a balance of The ordinance defines what being business friendly with JNC not complete boys a nightclub is and confines the the extent that businesses ond Qiris wordroow lor Bursting with kittens location of such establish- establish themselves and strive, these special occasions ments to Route 17 or east of and at the same time take into PHOTO, BCAS the highway, toward the indus- account any inconveniences The Bergen County Animal Shelter needs your help. Since spring trial district. Carlstad t only has that come from an overly For First I active business that affects, resi- has arrived, the shelter has been bursting with kittens. Most of residential housing west of Communion these kittens are too young to stay in the shelter environment. Route 17. dents." iWy need a temporary, loving, safe and quiet home to grow up in As defined by the ordi- Borough Zoning Official until they are ready for adoption. Volunteers would be responsible nance, a nightclub is any Tom Cox said that Jay-Dee's is for feeding, cleaning, socializing and possibly medicating animals zoned to be a restaurant and 242 Franklin Ave.. Nutley in their own homes. indoor commercial establish- ment at which alcoholic bever- in order to become a night- 973-667-1900 When the animal is old or healthy enough, it will be returned to the ages are sold or consumed and club, it would need to file a shelter for adoption. All volunteers must be 18 years old. The has some or all of the follow- change of use application with* Bergen County Animal Shelter will provide all supplies. No expe- ing factors: either the estab- the planning board. rience needed. If you are interested please stop by the shelter and lishment charges a cover/door No application has been $13.95 ask to speak to Bemadette, or call and leave a message at 201-229- charge or has a minimum alco- submitted yet 4611. The Bergen County Animal Shelter is located at 100 United holic drink requirement Cox added that Jay-Dee's Lane, Teterboro. The phone number is 201-229-4600. Visit TANKS www.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ29.html. FILLED Merwin & Paolazzi 7 Days INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 'a Week until 8pm Including Michael J. Merwin, Anthony L. Paolaaii Sunday & Holidays! 518 Stuyvesont Ave, Lyndnmt AlvffiRIGAN'DREAlvi 201-460-8400 Gall for Your Quote Today! 1 PROPANE SftHS&Br*" Zr'™ " Providing Insurance Protection FOR 199 ROUTE 46 • LODI, NJ. Auto, Home, Life, Health, Business, Bond* 973.778.0812 OUR STARS SInshi HAVE ALIGNED! We've combined Star*Banking and Gen Gold6 to create Star*BankingP/ws Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe A 100 Frank W. 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Call Toll Free: 1-800-273-3406 FMS may apply K account requirements are nc* mil. www.LeaderNewspapcrs.nel *t k THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009 A4 THElfADER Local, county and state Republicans face contested primaries the council. James Dowden the County Committee, the that in Carlstadt, with two At the county level, four November, are Julie O'Brien < By Alans Tarrozi & and Todd Hennesey are also Women's Republican Club candidates from each party Republicans would like to and Vernon Walton.. 5mon v. MooHflr vying to represent the GOP and the Rutherford neatly filling the available replace the two Democrat Besides Gov. Jon S. SENIOR REPOKTEKS in November. Republican Club, there is ballot slots. Democrat incumbents on the Board of Conine, there are three Genovesi and Dowden support for all of the candi- incumbents Albert Granell Chosen Freeholders. Democrats running in the Voters will head to the polls have the recommendation of dates. and Salvatore DiBlasi are The candidates in the gubernatorial primary, for the statewide primary both seeking their second GOP's contested primary are including Roger Bacon, Jeff the party's local advisory In Wood-Ridge, the Boss and Carl Bergmanson. Tuesday, June 2 (polls open 6 committee and were award- Republican challenger is three-year term on the coun- John Driscoll, jr., Arthur A m to 8 p.m.). With the hotly ed a line on the ballot by the Forrest Elliott, and the cil. Challenging the incum- Lavis, Robert Hermansen Their Republican chal- contested Republican guber- Bergen County Republican Democrat incumbents are bents are Republican new- and James Feeney. lengers include Chris natorial race in lull (wing, Organization. But, comers Chris Johnson and The Democrats, who Christie, Stew Lonegan and Councilman Ezio I. Rick Merkt. three Republican candidates Hennessey has a lot of local Altamura and Council Jon Kearney. won't be opposed until lor council in Rutherford are support — he missed the President . Robert also vying to grab two places endorsement*bf the advisory Riccardella. on the general election ballot. committee by only one vote, In East Rutherford, only Other local municipal pri- explained Peter Van Winkle, Republican incumbents maries — East Rutherford, who serves on the commit- Jeffrey Lahullier and George Wood-Ridge, Carlstadt and tee. The support for Perry have declared. North Arlington — are not Genovesi was unanimous. In Carlstadt, Republican contested. Van Winkle noted. incumbents Craig Lahullier, The Democrats in Genovesi said that while who has served eight terms K E A RNY Rutherford also aren't fac- he shares a ballot line with on the council, and Robert ing any primary pressure. Dowden, he is not campaign- Zimmermann, who has been SPA Incumbent Maura Keyes is ing in the primary as part of elected seven times, are both seeking a third term in a ticket. seeking another term in office, with newcomer John At press time, Republican office. Parnofiello joining her on Mayor John Hipp had not Newcomers to the elec- the ticket. made a formal endorsement tion race are Democrats 946 Passaic Ave., Kearny On the other side of the of any of his party's candi- Louis Venegas and Ryan (Comer of Passaic Ave. & proverbial aisle, Republican dates, and he said that Dalton. Belleville Tpk] incumbent John Genovesi is among the borough's three In North Arlington, the seeking his second term on Republican organizations — primary race is similar to 201.772.5475 No Appointment Necessary Man - Sat 8am-6pm • Sun 8am-5pm mmm Three Brothers celebrates grand opening $ SPECIALS 2 OFF MniunAV Ladies Day Any Full Service Car Wash MONDAY 50o/oOFFAnyWash! WW coupon. 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Rutherford may change parking meter prices "Violators would obviously By Susan CMoalar On May 19, Birdsall esti- likely be greater than she orig- mated that changing all of the inally estimated. Birdsall is pay more," the mayor said. S»RCTOPPt meters in the borough would hopeful that the addition of a In order to move forward cost approximately $1,750 and 10 Continued from RIVAL on Page Al Continued from CARS on Page Al 1930s, when Pezzolla's grand- u» about four or five months to collect all our would be a chaotic process," he said. a situation like this has never sales are slow, he said, "this father Frank Pezzolla, Sr. start- information." Once on site, Rubenstein explained, happened before," Holdorf helps carry us." Rubenstein said, after analyzing all the inspectors take "exterior measurements" of explained. A second factor may be that ed the business. His son, Franl data, the borough's revised total assessed the structure and conduct "a physical inspec- Frank's is also a commercial Pezzolla, Jr. is the current pres value should be filed with the Bergen County tion" inside, taking note of any improve- How Frank's stayed open vehicle business, which differ- ident of the dealership. entiates it from many dealers Board of Taxation in early 2010. At that time, ments such as installation of new air condi- Pezzolla believes that G.M. a new tax rate will be struck for collecting tioning and heating systems. that sell only cars. Frank's sells Saving grace for Bellavia considered at least four factors trucks, including the heavy- municipal, school and county taxes. "For one- or two-family homes, the At Bellavia, Holdorf citec in determining the fates of the duty Freightliners. "We've The process can be highly controversial procea should take no more than 10 or 15 his dealership's prominent auto dealers: sales, customer always been strong in the truck because certain properly owners might tee minutes," he maintained. location on Route 17 South; satisfaction indexes, location business," Pezzolla declared. their taxes intrca.se, while others could see Cassella, a harsh critic of New Jersey's and financial strength. and Union Avenue and itj bills go down — depending on various l.u - revaluation process, said he wished he could Pezzolla also called his deal- high sales effectiveness and "It's been a tough year in ership "diversified,* having ton. The last time East Rutherford had a have ,avoided the borough's program even customer satisfaction index this business." Pezzolla sold not just I'oniiac and revaluation was 1990. longer — but he claimed his hands were among its saving factors. Also, acknowledged. He described GMC, but alto Toyota's Hiroo According to a letter tied. Bellavia is fortunate to have current sales at Frank's as trucks, for example. "We're dated "April 2009' from Tax "You don't want to see Chevrolet and Buick in its lot "spotty" and about 40-50 per- looking forward to getting Assessor Dennis Maguice, residents' taxes since G.M. plans to direct its cent lower than last year's fig- back to business," Pezzolla stat- "The purpose of the revalu- money, research and develop, : EAST increased this way if you ures. He estimated that ed. Though there are a lot of ation is to establish current ment toward these twd can avoid it," he said. Frank's is selling approxi- challenges ahead because of fair market value of each brands, along with Cadillac! "But then the attorney mately 40 vehicles per month, G.M.'s financial situation.* property to be used as a IWTHERFOKII general can cite you with on average — a number that and GMC. One of these challenges base for the borough's tax contempt, and there's includes all kinds of cars and According to Holdorf; may involve Pontiac, which, assessments, starting. with THE not much more you can trucks sold, both new and business at Bellavia is still the year 2010." do at that point." used. In a better economic along with Hummer, Saab and Saturn, is one of the brands strong. This is probably one "The aim is to ensure a . Yet the mayor also climate, he estimated, sales NUMBERS G.M. intends to eliminate as of the best times for c us- fair and equitable distribu- said that while it is "too averaged 60 vehicles per the automaker streamlines. tomers to buy, so a lot of pepj tion of the tax burden early" to make any judg- month. pie are taking advantage of Frank's has been selling among all property own- ments, he expects Realty One factor that may have the zero percent financing ers," Maguire points out Appraisal to do a profes- automobiles and providing car helped Frank's in these turbu- service on Orient Way since and large discounts and Landowners disagreeing sional job. They are a ,918 residential lent times, Pezzolla surmised, the 1970s when it moved from rebates," he said. "We've seen with the appraisal can good company," the properties is its parts and services, head- a smaller plot on Ridge Road the credit crunch loosen up a appeal to the county tax mayor claimed. They ed by his brothers Michael and that it had occupied since the little bit, so it's easier for peo- board. commercial did the revaluation in Joe, respectively. "When car ple to get loans." • The boards 2007 Final Lyndhurst and the Equalization Table (the properties municipality seemed to most recent year it posts • 98 vacant lots get through it well. The online) lists the borough's company is also very total assessed valuation at familiar with the NATIONAL $927,841,831. Meadowlands region, Nereid Boat Club Yet the county also estimates this figure which will help us." should now approximate $1.7 billion in the One recommendation Cassella had was OPEN HOUSE current real estate market. The estimated for his residents to open their doors. disparitykprompted the state's order to East "It is essential that each property owner LEARN Rutherford. cooperate with the inspectors, because an SATURDAY, JUNE 6, Failure of an official to visit a house is a accurate assessment reduces the chances 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. common allegation made by unhappy prop- they could be hit with an inflated value caus- TO ROW 350 Riverside Avenue, erty owners during controversial revalua- ing even higher taxes," he said. The only tions. Yet the manager noted that his compa- reason not tq is if you're doing something HurnenoiQ ny will typically make up to three attempts to illegal." enter a property, leaving notices when there In a flyer from Realty Appraisal citing "10 is no answer. "We typically gain access in Frequently Asked Questions," one asks, • Learn about rowing around 90 percent of the properties in a"Does a revaluation make my property value revaluation frY>m cooperating owners," go up?" • Take a spin on the river Rubenstein explained. "Getting an accurate "Not necessarily," starts the reply. • Try a rowing machine assessment is our goal and, the only way is to "Property valuations do not automatically gain entry to the property. Otherwise, we are result in higher property values. This is • Have some pancakes forced to estimate using certain criteria." because while property values go up, the tax He noted that the first attempt is "unan- rate used to calculate your tax bill will go nounced" — but not to surprise property down." FREE owners. "It is always unannounced because it Yet Cassella said when one reads between saves the borough a tremendous amount of the lines, certain classes of property owners No experience necessary money if we can gain access at that time, can get whacked, depending on the results. 14 and over to row without having to revisit," Rubenstein "I've seen situations where revaluations DAY explained, noting that his inspectors have will double the taxes of senior citizens who broken the community into "three or four can't afford them," he said. "It seems New www.nereidbc.org . geographic regions" they will cover en masse. Jersey is the only state where revaluations can "If every property owner were allowed to cause so much controversy, and there has to I be a better way." JUNE 6 schedule visits on an individual basis, it 4 www.SCHUMACHERCHEVY.com COME AND CHECK OUT SCHUMACHER CHEVROLET. WE ARE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK - Family Owned and operated for 76 Years! 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"While some teams have Miryam Gonzalez, Seongwon Mariano annually presents done better than others, I'm Jang, Lorenza Navarro and students his own certificates, proud of each and every one Raymond Nguyen. and for the first time, at least of them. If we haven't won, "Participation is voluntary in recent memory, the we've at least always been in and the students practice very Carlstadt-East Rutherford the fight." hard before and throughout the season, including on their own time," the coach pointed out. Team members must really apply themselves. That's The DOJO because they are required to answer challenging questions, most of which aren't straight from their advanced math classes." PHOTO, BKTONKEGIONN. During each competition, Becton's math team includes Lorenza Navarro, Caroline Ciecerski, Catherine Betances, Melanie Anzidei, he explained, students are Miryam Gonzalez, Seongwon Jang, John Choi, So Heui Choi, Abdelghani Abada, Daniel Dabek, asked six questions, which are "I don't always listen .idviscr/math teacher Lou Mariano and Raymond Nguyen. grouped in three pairs. to my Mm & Md but Students are given 12 min- I always listen to Lou Mariano, whose watchful East Rutherford. During each utes to solve each group, while my Martial Arts Teacher By Chrij Neidenberg calculating equations on the Thank floodnasa they REPORTER eye has guided the squad event, participants must cor- these past 21 years. "In those rectly answer a series of ques- back of their question sheets. say the same things!' years where we haven't won, tions encompassing advanced "Of the first 1,200 positive EAST RUTHERFORD — integers, how many are divisi- TheOOJO.org (201) 033-3080 While championship sports Becton has finished second mathematics, such as every year except twice." trigonometry and pre-calcu- ble by neither 3 nor 4?" asks a 52 Park AVMMM RUTHERFORD banners and awards seek to typical question from the com- Becton added its fifth piece lus. captivate great attention in the petition. corridors of any high school, of hardware at the conclusion Team and individual cham- of this past 2008-09 season, pionships are awarded using a Answer: 600 on the second floor of Henry "Students are asked the P. Becton Regional High ending in early April. Schools cumulative scoring system tal- within the league are grouped lied at the end of the year, same questions, and, given Average School rests a trophy case their level of difficulty, are saluting a school's most impor- according to size, just as in based on total points derived interscholastic sports. Becton's from correct answers. afforded a break after each 12- annual savings tant purpose: fostering aca- minute period," Mariano divisional opponents are Thus, team championships demic achievement explained. The questions are Garfield, Lodi, Queen of are not determined based on Since the late 1990s, challenging because you're of Peace High School in North outcomes of individual events, Becton's math team, which requiring the students to apply Arlington and Rutherford. held at each group member's competes in Group V of the more than just one mathemat- Bergen County Mathematics Mariano estimated the school starting in October., $426 ical process." entire league has from 30 to but rather an entire season. League, has established a win- It's the emotional high ning legacy that would be the 35 participating schools yearly, Becton's annual schedule fea- with a tradition dating back 45 tures six competitions. from getting the answers cor- envy of any athletic depart- rect, following the difficult to 50 years. "Of the top 10 individual ment. In the past 12 years, process of problem-solving, This past season, 13 juniors scorers in Group V this year, Becton has finished first with- that most appeals to Dabek, and seniors competed for five were Becton students," the in its grouping five times,'' said 17. coach and calculus teacher Becton, serving Carlstadt and teacher noted. One call could bring down your car insurance rates—big time With average annual savings of $426*. no wonder over 4,000 drivers a day shift to State Farm* Lite a good neighbor. Stale Farm is there.' Lyndhurst incumbents swear in CALL MY OFFICE FOB A QUOTE 24/7 PHOTO BY SUSAN C MOEUflt 551 Valley Brook Avenue More than 100 people gathered Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 at Lyndhurst's Town Hall Park Bus 201-935-0444 TUesday, May 19 to celebrate the anthony®lyndhurslinsurance.com start of a second term for the newly re-elected board of com- missioners. 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For tick- are needed to help maintain Rutherford Congregational LYNDHURST — The Post headquarters, 424 ets > all Nick at 201435-5988. and advance benefits for Church, 251 Union Ave., Masonic Club of Lyndhurst Carmita Ave. Call 201-939 those in service, veterans and Rutherford. The event will will host a spaghetti dinner, SECAUCUS — The 9895 for more information. their families. For detials call take place Wednesday, June 3 June 5 at 316 Riverside Ave. Secaucus Knights of MONDAY 06/01 RUTHERFORD — May is 201-774-4268. at 8 p.m. in Lyndhurst from 5 p.m. to Columbus, Mary Immaculate membership enrollment 8 p.m. Donation is $7.50 and Council 12769, will hold a NORTH ARLINGTON month for the Rutherford LYNDHURST — to-go orders are available. dinner May SO at Immaculate — The North Arlington Garden Club. Members are Metaphysical teacher, psy- WEDNESDAY Reservations are not needed. Conception School auditori- Junior Vikings will hold regis- automatically enrolled in the chic and astrologer dona Call 201-933-1330 for details. um, 760 Post Place, 06/03 tration for the 2009 football New Jersey Garden Club and Thomson, M.S.W, L.C.S.W., Secaucus, from 6:30 p.m. to and cheerleading teams at NORTH ARLINGTON may participate in all will host a program called 10 p.m. to benefit the North Arlington Rec — The North Arlington statewide education pro- "Astrology for Beginners" at LYNDHURST — The men/women studying for House located on Schuyler Health Department will hold grams and events, as well as the Lyndhurst Library. The Lyndhurst Health the religious life and other Avenue Wednesday, June 3 a blood pressure and health receive "News Leaf," the program will teach how to Department will hold a charitable works the council from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The risk assessment on the sec- quarterly newsletter. For direct your life and achieve blood screening Wednesday, does during the Columbian registration fee is $65 for ond and fourth Tuesdays of more information call your goals through the June 3 starting at 8 a.m. for year. The menu includes football and cheerleading the month, June 9 and 23, Virginia Marass at 201-939- knowledge and application Lyndhurst residents aged 18 roast beef, chicken, roasted and $25 for flag football. from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. No 8782. of astrology. Also, learn the years and over. There will be potatoes and cavatelli with Football is open to players appointments are necessary. influences of astrology on a $20 fee to cover lab costs. between the ages of 5 and 14. The department will also broccoli. Tickets are $25 per your life and important rela- Anyone who attended a pre- person, $40 per couple and Cheerleading is open for host a lifeline screening, SUNDAY 05/31 tionships. There will be four vious screening and wasgrades 3-8. Participation is Friday, June 5, by appoint- $75 for a family of fouran d weekly classes Monday instructed to discuss their can be purchased by sending limited to North Arlington ment only. The ultrasound LYNDHURST — A evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8 results with their physician, residents only. test screens for stroke, a check or money order to p.m. on June 1, June 8, June must, return the . referral Mary Immaculate Council "II.iin ui .i-ilioii for Our abdominal aneurysms and Troops' will be held Sunday, 15 and June 22. form they were mailed peripheral arterial disease. • 12769 to Grand Knight Neal before signing up for this FUTURE EVENTS McGarrity 814 9th St.,May 31 from 11 .mi. to 5 You must attend all four For details or an appoint- p.m. at the Paladium Palace classes to register. Space is screening. Call 201-804-2500 LYNDHURST — The ment, call 800-778*089. Secaucus, N.J. 07094. for an appointment. Contact Neal at 201-223-7967 Hair Designers at 649 Ridge limited and registration is Lyndhurst Public Library will SECAUCUS — To mark NORTH ARLINGTON or at mcgarntyeOaol.com. Road, Lyndhurst Call 201- necessary. Register by calling host a program tided National Trails Day, the New 9354018 for more informa- Director Donna Romeo at — The Ladies Auxiliary of "Connecting With Your Jersey Meadowlands the Calo-Sass Post 4697 of RUTHERFORD — The tion. Ml proceeds go to the the Library at 201-804-2478 Inner Self." This program is Commission will sponsor a the Veterans of Foreign Wars Rutherford American troops. A dry haircut will cost ext. 7 or e-mail geared for people older than light cleanup at Mill Creek will convene for business Legion Post 109 will hold its $15, or stop by and give a romto9bcds.org. 50, and its purpose is to get Marsh in Secaucus, Saturday Wednesday, June 3 in the hall first shuffleboard tourna- donation. NORTH ARLINGTON people to talk about their June 6. 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PHOTO, RAINBOW ACAMMV many weapons that she has Zuzunaga and Annette Youngblood; Second row - Joshua Go, Randy Battistus, Simon Wang, John Gibson The Rainbow Academy of Rutherford hosted a Family Fun Event, brought with her, such as and Ann B. Brown; and Third row — the Rev. Tom C Harris, Master Tom Hams, Grandmaster Dr. Juan Saturday, April 18. Turner Classic Movies sent characters fromuThe nunchaku, three-sectional Otero Jr., Grandmaster Gennon Miller, Master Quoc L.Tran, Grandmaster Bob Marun, Andrea Hewitt, Wizard of OZ" to take photos with the children making the event extra staff, spear, whip chain, knife, Deborah Adams and Sensei Dale Ingl ima. special. Families enjoyed breakfast, made rainbows for arts & crafts and gun, etc. She also demon- played outside on the playground together. Pictured are the Lion, strated her own Afrikan mar- Dorothy, Rutherford residents Madison Silverstein and her mother tial arts form which contain Thunderkick 2," starring Maryland Representative Martial Arts Academy. Debbie, the Scarecrow and Tin Man. many deadly techniques. Grandmaster Gary since 2006 (a national pro- Everyone enjoyed the semi- Wasniewski "World's Greatest gram spearheaded by nar and learned something Miller, 10th Dan, founder President Barack Obama different. It was a historic of AKERU Afrikan Discipline Kicker" and co-starring Dan "The Beast" Severn, and during his tenure as and very educational event. Rutherford Farmers' Market is back Sciences, has captured more Senator). Miller published a At the end of the seminar, all than 1,900 trophies, four three times Ultimate RUTHERFORD — It's hard to believe but the start of June Fighting Champion — the book on her autobiography, participants received a cer- world gold medals and two "A Journey of Self- tificate of attendance from next week marks the beginning of the 11th season of the world titles. She is the only movie in which Tran was also Rutherford Farmers' Market. Held every Wednesday in the featured in. Preservation — The Legacy Miller, acknowledge by Tran. recognized woman referred of AKERU!" and has been Williams Plaza in downtown Rutherford from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., to as "Askari" (Torch Bearer) For more than 30 years, Tran's Combat Martial the Rutherford Farmers' Market is one of North Jersey's best Miller has traveled the world inducted into many martial Arts Academy is located at by her male colleagues and is aits hall of fames. finds for Jersey Fresh produce, baked goods, pickles, frozen the first female in modern in her bright colored outfits 748 Patenon Ave., East seafood and pasta, mozzarella cheese, jams and more. history to have been recog- as a crisis educator specializ- Miller traveled all the way Rutherford. Use your "Rutherford in Bloom" coupons and receive specials nized as an Elder in the ing in youth and women anti- from Washington, D.C., to For more information at many of the downtown businesses at the same time. Both the Afrikan Martial Sciences. 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W/D Brand New Station Sq Home! Too many fea- tures to list. THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009 THEUSADBt THE LEADING OPINION . EDITORIAL DOES SARLO HAVE A CONFUCT OF NTHtfST wnH SANZAM? New Jersey needs To the Editor wK I read with interest recently two let- ters to the editor in the media support- open primaries ing Sanzari Construction. I agree that their work is second to none and that primaries were opened up, they give their rime and money to many then Republicans would pol- charities. lute the Democratic field, and However, both writers, in my opinion, vice versa. Last year, missed the big picture. If one was to Republicans perhaps might examine the total amount of money the have been more inclined to company donates to the Democratic select Hillary Rodham Clinton organization and Democratic candi- to serve at the top of the ticket, dates for state office, one could assume When George W. Bush was rather than Obama. Similarly, that the company might be looking for a elected the leader of the free Democrats might have chosen return on their money. I want to point world, did he serve as the pres- Mike Huckabee or Mitt out that it is the Democrats who control ident of Republicans? When Romney, rather than John what companies receive state work. Barack Obama took office ear- McCain. council meeting, and all entries will go to a borough council that had been lier this year, was his newfound The second issue we should examine Admittedly, opening up the is whether there is a conflict of interest into the 2009 Book Of Trees for perma- dominated by the Democrats. constituency just Democrats? nent display at the Rutherford Public Great progress has been made in Don't elected leaders lead over primary season does make it between Sanzari Construction and state more interesting and perhaps Sen. Paul Sarlo, who just happens to be library. The winning artwork will also be these efforts, but even without the cur- everybody and not just the peo- on display in borough hall. rent economic storm, much would ple who voted for diem? even more nerve-wracking for an officer in Sanzari Construction. candidates. But, in the end, the Again, I want to point out that Sarlo The first-annual Rutherford Tree remain to be done to resolve the contin-' Then, why are New Jersey's process would be more demo- votes on these contracts in Trenton. Are Symposium was held at the Library April uing financial aftereffects of the EnCap primary rules discriminatory cratic. Plus, plenty of other we to believe that the senator has no 25 to great success. We' d like to thank debacle. Now, with an economy that has against those who wish not to states have open primaries, influence in Trenton? Are we also to Bartlett Tree Experts Jeff Picher & Rob been shaken to its core, these problems associate with a particular polit- including Alabama, Georgia, believe that the senator would not pro- Lindsley, beekeeper Jim Fedorko and have only grown in scope. ical party? Indiana, Michigan, Texas, tect his own business interests? historian Rod Leith for their informative My work involves gathering, correlat-' On Tuesday, June 2, when Vermont, Virginia and presentations. For those who mined it, ing and analyzing information. These I like the senator and I am sure I we plan to get them back for another the few voters who actually Wisconsin. would like the owner of Sanzari are skills that I can bring to bear as a exercise their American right program in the fall. Thanks also to the councilman along with more than two By having closed primaries, Construction if I met him. However, this library staff and to everyone who came. head to the polls, they better the Democrat and Republican is not about personality. It is about who decades of experience in dealing and be declared an elephant or parties will forever have a leg has influence over state contracts and Finally, our thanks to Mayor John negotiating with people of competing donkey, otherwise their trek up on independents and third- whether a public official who votes on Hipp, the Department of Public Works, interests. may be difficult. The Garden party candidates. We need to these contracts should be working for a teachers and students and others who My personal philosophy for a council-. State has a makeshift closed break this tradition and (rust company that receives those contracts. contributed their support in a variety of man is simple: treat every dollar likes its primary, which means that our democratic ideals. By I'm not saying there is anything legally ways. This commitment shows the real yours, but never forget that it belongs to Democrats choose their party's opening up the primary wrong; however, we know that percep- desire of Rutherford residents to live up someone else: the people of Rutherford nominees, and Republicans do process, we will hopefully move tion is everything. to the name "Borough of Trees." and approach problems with a conserva- the same. Independents and toward deemphasizing the tive, common sense approach that has at undeclared voters may choose its core the belief that more money does damaging effect of political FofTMt BBott lh« RutWford Shod* tn» CommH* to vote in one party's primary partisanship. not necessarily equate to better results. when they arrive at die polls — WooiRidge I have the endorsement of the Bergen but just one party. Why are we scared of poten- tially having Republicans County Republican Organization, the To the partisan, this seems choose the. best Democrats, . .... DOWDEN INTRODUCES HIMSEIf Rutherford Republican Municipal aboveboard and logical. After and Democrats choose the best Chairman and the majority of the. all, local organizations choose Rutherford County Committee. I will be Republicans? Are we afraid To the Editor, their leadership based on that all people will have their THANK YOU FROM THE SHADE on the same Republican Organization members' votes. They do not TREE COMMITTEE line (Column Two) as our incumbent say? That shouldn't be a scary I am writing you this letter to intro- seek the opinion of the public. thought. Republican Councilman John Genovesi. The problem is that when a duce myself to my fellow Republicans in However, it is ultimately the Republican The New Jersey Division of To the Editor. Rutherford. My name, is James Dowden. voters' endorsement, through their vote, local Elks club elects a leader, Elections outlines it perfectly. he or she serves only the Elks' I am a Republican and running for that will determine through the primary "If you don'tvote in a primary," The Rutherford Shade Tree Rutherford Borough Council. My wife who will represent the Republicans in membership. When South its Web site states, "you have no Committee would like to thank everyone Bergen residents choose a and I moved here from Jersey City November's council election. voice in deciding who will be for their help and involvement in mak- almost 15 years ago and quickly found council member or governor, on the ballot" ing 2009's Arbor Day activities a great It is my belief that I, working with our that person will lead on every- that we had made the right choice to call fellow Republicans, can safely steer our Whatifyou.can'ti success. one's behalf. Rutherford home. town through this financial storm and primary? First we'd like to thank all the volun- Over the years, as our family has ultimately emerge a stronger and more There is a belief thai if the teers for their hard work in helping cre- grown, we have never had cause to vibrant community. I ask you to give me ate the second borough tree nursery, regret this decision. Rutherford is a won- this chance by giving me your vote on near Katie' s Corner, on May 2. Roughly derful place to come home to each Tuesday, June 2. Local college 70 tree saplings were planted, and once night Rutherford has along history, and THE they grow large enough, they will be Thank you for time and considera- it would be easy to wish that it would tion. graduates replanted on borough streets. These never change, except perhaps to further trees were provided free to the borough improve, but such blind hope is unrealis- EADERS Jomes C. Day/den L from the NewJerseyTree Foundation, so tic. Republican Candidate for OF THE (and their there will be no cost to taxpayers. The economic contraction affecting Another half-dozen trees were added to our country and state has not passed Rutherford Borough Council WEEK parents) the first tree nursery, which was created over Rutherford. Many people have lost last year and is doing very well. Thanks their jobs or live with a feeling of uncer- / Emerging from the craziness of college is difficult, even also for the borough council's support tainty about their future employment when the economy hasn't tanked and the. business climate is that helped make this happen. Our town it now faced with great chal- CONGRATULATIONS TO THE welcoming. But with the current recession and troublesome At the Arbor Day ceremony on April lenges. CANDIDATES job market, recent college graduates need our. encourage- 22, a proclamation proudly named Like many households laced by less- Rutherford a Tree City USA" recipient ment, our help and the right to live at home for a few extra ening resources, we must learn to do To the Editor years. For this, they and their parents are our "Leaders of the ' for the second year," and a winner of the more with less, and make the choices of Tree City USA Growth Award, for those sacrifices we must accept in order Week." Have someone you'd like to nominate? E-mail enhanced tree care. This designation Deat Candidates: johnOUademeuispapm.net or call 201-4384700. to maintain fiscal stability. allows the Borough of Trees to qualify In Rutherford, there are two council for various grants in tree maintenance Making the decision to run for public seats that will be contested in November. office is never an easy one. It starts with and replanting. A memorial oak tree was On June 2, there is a primary election, planted in Lincoln Park, in tribute to for- the petition and does not end on which is important not only for choosing Election Day. There are always people mer Borough Historian Fred Bunker, in our Republican candidate for the conjunction with the Board of Aesthetic who you believed would help more than- November gubernatorial election, but they did, and the constant wondering if Review and the Rutherford Historic also for choosing our candidates for die "PulsioftheMeodowtonds"® Preservation Commission. A second people are liars when they say "I voted , borough council. I am asking you for for you". memorial tree was planted for Thomas your vote. Wood-Ridge • Carlstadt • East Rutherford • Rutherford Schmeding in \fcn Winkle Park. Thanks I would like to congratulate you on • Lyndhurst • North Arlington to Barbara Bennett and Rod Leith for By way of background, I am a gradu- the recent hard-fought municipal elec- Established 1894 their programs. ate of St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City, tion. Although the results were not what Fordham University and Seton Hall Law The top weekly mailed circulation in South Bergen This year's Arbor Day contest. The we all had hoped, I do want to thank you 251 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071 School. I have been a practicing attorney for your courage and civic responsibility. Hunt For Heritage Trees," asked for 23 years. I have served as a member Telephone: 201-43cV8700 • Fax: 201-43&9022 The Republican County Committee Rutherford students to search for out- of the Republican County Committee . ' E-mail: [email protected] of Lyndhurst and the Lyndhurst standing trees in the borough, and to here in Rutherford for more than 10 Republican dub commend you for your" Web site; viwwXeaderNewspaperuiet document them in drawings and photos. years. Over that period of tune, I have effort Once again, winners will be announced had the pleasure of working with our and presented with commendation past and present Republican council awards at a special upcoming borough Mailed to 31,921 homes, apartments, tewmhouses and buqinewei in Cartstadt, representatives to bring positive change East Rutherford, Rutherford, Lyndhursl and North Arlington. Newsstands in Please see LITTERS on Page B4 Wood-Ridge, Belleville, Carlsndt, Clifton, East Rutherford," Hasbrouck Heights, Kearny, Little Ferry, Lyndhurst, MoonachK, North Arlington, Nutley, Rutherford, Secaucus and walllngton. Total circulation S5.M6. 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Utters should be no longer than 260 word* Advertising disclaimer The publisher reserves the ntf* to refuse, cancel or rcdassify any advertising copy.or •ustraoon at any time, whether or no* the same has already been acknowledged and/or Tmk**bV*/H*d •• • •» • THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009 THEIEAC receivable at Willow Glen 16, 2009. dren, Thomas and wife Rickie MJHCIA ANN MCGURE Academy, Sparta. She was a Bayliss was born in CELESTE ROSE PLEVEK Bello, and Janice Bello; sister. JOSEPH 'JAY* KAUNCHAK j * FEIGHERY graduate and valedictorian of Providence, R.I., lived in Sue Kalterakus; grandchil- dren, Natalie and husband Rutgers University, New Lyndhurst for most of her life RUTHERFORD — Celeste KEARNY — Joseph Jy LYNDHURST — Patricia Brunswick. and has been a resident of Egg Tommy Gall and Tommy and Kalinchak, 75, of Kearny, died I Row .Plevier, 87, of wife Jamie Bello; and great- Friday, May 15, 2009. Ann McGuire Feighery (nee The daughter of Dmytro Harbor City for the past 25 Rutherford, died Saturday, Kilcoyne), 63, of Lyndhurst, and Romayne Szwayka, she years. She was a science children, Alexandra, Olivia Kalinchak, born in die : May 16, 2009, at the' and Samantha. died Thursday, May 21, 2009. was born Jan. 18, 1963, in teacher for Union High Englewood Hospital and Ironbound Section of Newark, "}* Born in Kearny Sept 8, Bergen. School forove r five years and Interment at Holy Cross was a draftsman for Western • Medical Center in Englewood. Cemetery. Arrangements 1945, she lived in North She is survived by her < Mil- . for Lyndhurst High School for Plevier was born Nov. 1, Electric, AT&T and Lucent '• Arlington before moving to dren, Philip Jr., Amber Leigh 25 years, retiring in 1984. made by Ippolitootellato He was a veteran of die US ; 1921, in Patenqn and moved Funeral Home, Lyndhurst Lyndhurst 12 years ago. and Anthony Dymtro Luciani; She was predeceased by her to the Rutherford Senior Army and Army Reserves. } She was predeceased by her father, Dmytro Szwayka; broth- beloved husband, John R. Manor in Rutherford in 1994. • He was predeceased by his ' rx-hush.iiicl, Richard er, Paul Szwayka; nieces and Bayliss in 1997 and her son, She spent the last two months JOSEPH STANLEY PARIS wife, Barbara (nee Ruccatano) | McGuire; and brother John E. nephews, Paul Robert John Bayliss in 1967. of her life at the Emerson Kalinchak; brother, Charles ; Kikoyne. Szwayka, Stacey Lane and She is survived by her three Healthcare Center in NORTH ARLINGTON — < :iiiII 1 mi; and Kevin Zarnick She ii survived by her hus- Matthew Ryan; and many loving children, Glenne J. Emerson. She was a former Joseph Stanley Paris, 90, of Hi- is survived by his sib- $ band, James E. Feighery, chil- cousins and friends. Blocher of Frostburg, Mil . member of the North Jersey North Arlington, died lings, Christine and husband • dren, Colleen McGuire and Funeral Mass was held at St. Lynne K. Kinslow and April W. Association forth e Blind, die Saturday, May 16, 2009. Nicholas Delli Santi, Barbara : I'.iuic ia Burns and husband Vincent DePaul Church, Criscione, both of Egg Harbor Rutherford Golden Age, Paris worked with Dun-Rite Ann and husband Robert John; grandchildren, Steven, Milford, Pa. Burial at Delaware City; her caring grandchil- AARP and the Rutherford Forklift Service for 20 years Stunger, and Patricia and hus- • Kaitlyn, John, Alissa and Cemetery, Dingmans Ferry, dren, Kim M. Fost, David E. Senior Manor Friendship before retiring in 1985. He was band John Zarnick; sister-in- • Brianna; siblings, Frank Pa. Arrangements made by Burow, Kitty L. Hundley, Noel Club. an Army veteran. He was pre- law, Veronica Sanders; broth-1 Kilcoyne and companion Stroyan Funeral Home, M. Naylor, Holly M. Criscione, Plevier was a parishioner of deceased by his brother, er-in-law, Philip McNeil; ! Connie Stickel, Mary Lou Milford, Pa. Krystle M. Criscione, and John St. Mary's Church in Stanely. He is survived by his many nieces, nephews, and ; Binaghi and husband George; Memorial donations may P. Criscione; her dear great Rutherford. She was a giving children, Susan Kane and grand-nephews; and friend, ; sister-in-laws, Patricia LaSpada be made to Willow Glen grandchildren, Mitchell Fost, person who always put others Steven and Eric Paris; siblings, Kii.i B.misi.i. and husband Joe, Frances Academy, 8 Wilson Ave., Jr., Casey Fost, Scarlett Fost, before herself. Her love for Caroline and Anna; grandchil- Funeral Mass was held at Si - Feighery, Ellen Koland and Sparta, NJ. 07871. . David Burow, Amy Burow, God and her - family and dren, Tara Campos, Michael Stephen's R.C. Church, '. Mary Feighery; many nieces, Giavanna Criscione and friends will always be remem- and Scott Kane, Diana, Laura Kearny. Cremation at East nephews, extended family and Matthew Naylor, Jr.; and her GLORIA SONNESSA bered and cherished. and Ryan Paris. Ridgelawn Crematory. friends; and faithful and much sister, Patricia Schappert. Cremation private. Arrangements made by loved Yorkie, Maxwell. She was predeceased by her LYNDHURST — Gloria Internment at Hillside parents, Theresa and Arrangements made by Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Funeral Mass was held at Sonnessa, 84, of Lyndhurst, Cemetery, Lyndhurst. Eustachio Ven trella; her loving Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, Lyndhurst Our Lady Queen of Peace died Saturday, May 16, 2009. Arrangements made by husband, Peter Plevier (June Home, Lyndhurst Church, North Arlington. Sonnessa was born and Nazare Memorial Home, Inc., 13, 1986); son-in-law, Edward Interment at Holy Cross raised in Manhattan, N.Y., Lyndhurst. A. Majerczak; brother Ralph Cemetery. Arrangements lived in California for three In lieu of flowers, donations Ventrella; and sisters, Mildred made by Parow Funeral years and had been a resident may be made to Lighthouse Blanco, Mary Cauda, and Nazare FUNERAL HOME, INC. Home, North Arlington. of Lyndhurst since 1985. Hospice Foundation, 1040 N. Gilda Frasche. Memorial Home, Inc. 185 RIDGE ROAD In lieu of flowers, donations She was a secretary for Kings Highway, Suite 100, She is survived by a daugh- NORTH ARLINGTON may be made to Holy Name Hearst Magazine in California Cherry Hill, NJ. 08034. ter, Patricia Majerczak of Joseph M. Nazare, Hospice, 725 Teaneck Rd., and New York for more than Rutherford; grandchildren, Manager 201-998-7555 Teaneck, NJ. 07666 in her 20 years and for Longines HELEN OCCHIUZZO Jason Majerczak and wife NJLJC. No. 2852 memory. Carie, Kristen Majerczak- DENISE PAROW Whittnauer Co., Rye, N.Y, for • 403 Ridge Road N J. LIC NO. 38O2 10 years, retiring in 1990. CARLSTADT — Helen Giakoumis and husband Nick; ELIZABETH PAROW MICHAEL W. KEENAN Sonnessa was an active Occhiuzzo (nee DiBiasi), 9S, great-grandchildren, Jacob, Lyndhurst, NJ N _). LIC NO. 3974 member of the Arlington of Carlstadt, died Sunday, May Chloe and Cadence Majerczak 201-438-7272 HENRY S. PAROW, MGR. RUTHERFORD Emblem Club, Kip Center of 17,2009. and Kylie and Lexie N J. LIC NO. 1037 Michael W. Keenan, 53, of Rutherford and AARP Occhiuzzo was born in Giakoumis; brother, Alfred Rutherford, died Wednesday, Chapter of Lyndhurst Pittston, Pa. and was a home- Ventrella; and several nieces May 20, 2009. She was predeceased by her maker. She was former vice- and nephews. Keenan was born in Jersey parents, Michael and Emily president of the Women's Funeral Mass was held at City and employed as an (nee Torre); and siblings, Bearens Class at the 1st Baptist the Church of St. Mary in United States Postal Service Cristina, Felice, Tony and Church in Hackensack, as well Rutherford. Interment at Holy FUNERAL HOME worker. He was predeceased Salavatore. as being a lifelong member. Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. by his father; William P. She is survived by her sib- She was President of JR Arrangements ' made by Keenan. lings, Emily Sonnessa of Higgins Realty in Carlstadt Macagna-Diffily-Onorato 19 UNCOLN AVENUE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070 He is survived by his moth- Ocean Grove, Jennie Sonnessa Additionally, she enjoyed Funeral Home, Rutherford. 201-939-1050 er, Dorothy; children, Regan of Lyndhurst and George Bible Study and being an In lieu of flowers, donations and Keenan; siblings, Kerry Sonnessa of Jackson Heights, EMT. may be made to the St Jude's ANGELO G. MANIA, CFSP ' and Patricia; aunt, Irene; and N.Y; and many dear nieces She was predeceased by her Children's Hospital, 501 St. MANAGER • NJ LIC. JPO3201 many loving nieces, nephews, and nephews. beloved husband, Gennaro Jude Place, Memphis, TN grand nieces and nephews, Cremation private. "John" (2006); children, 38105. cousins and friends. Arrangements made by Brian, John Occhiuzzo and Funeral arrangements Nazare Memorial Home, Inc., Marielaine. ANTHONY S.BELLO made by Macagna-Diffily- Lyndhurst. She is survived by her chil- Onorato Funeral Home, In lieu of flowers, donations dren, Janet Higgins, Irma LYNDHURST — Anthony Rutherford. may be made to American Pierro and husband Phil, S. Bello, 93, of Lyndhurst, died Lung Association of NJ, 1600 Denise Occhiuzzo, and Dale at home in Cedar Glenn Funeral Home SUSAN K. SZWAYKA Route 22 East, Union, NJ. Rose and husband Richard; Homes, Manchester, Sunday, Michael P. Onorato Peter M. Toscano 07083. LUCIANI brother, Sal DiBiasi; 14 grand- May 17,2009. Funeral Director Funeral Director children; and 15 great-grand- Bello was a retired NJ Uc No. «7T Nj uj, No. i67g SHOHOLA, PA. — Susan MARYJ. BAYUSS mother. Teamster for more than 30 NY Uc. No. 06065 K. Szwayka Luciani, 46, of Interment at Glendale years. He was a World War II Anthony Macagna Jr.- Manager Shohola, Pa., died Tuesday, EGG HARBOR CITY — Cemetery, Bloomfield. veteran. NJ Uc. No. 3241 May 19, 2009, at Asera Care Mary J. Bayliss (nee Walsh), Arrangements made by He was predeceased by his 41 Ames Avenue • Rutherford NJ • (201) 939-0098 Hospice, Peckville, Pa. 88, of Egg Harbor City, died at Macagna-Diffily-Onorato wife, Loretta. Luciani worked in accounts her residence Saturday, May Funeral Home, Rutherford. He is survived by his chil- Repast Luncheons Continued from LETTCRS on Page B3 To advertise in this section, please call 201-438-8700 I, myself have lost a county committee re-election, but has sought my support for vide the tax relief homeowners want and election by just one vote. No loss is easy, the office of councilman on at least three deserve in this economic climate. Our REPAST LUNCHES and I hope this will not deter you from occasions. expenditure reductions came from tXZTl, "**»»' future civic endeavors. Be proud of your- Sometimes, politics makes for strange unused state aid, surplus, miscellaneous H ^^m • Catering tor all 1 self. Continue moving forward and mak- behavior. surplus and unused fund balances from • ^wA Occasions 1 ing Lyndhurst a better place to live. Why would you seek my support if I'm specific budget line items. Klk ^H On .mil OH Pffmib^;., 1 this unethical person trying to make a so- What we did was cut wasteful spending tmroMgen trg,it,tn* Gory Wm. Bemer called "power grab" of all things here in and give the money back to the people of 201.939.11281 »SS^SfM Lyndhurst Republican Municipal North Arlington? North Arlington. 1 Hnl»f»if n RnaH F IIIIIIIMIIIHII Chairman & Lyndhurst Republican Club I like George McDermott I respect his That was the responsible thing to do. •wvUJntUncintam President committment to community service. I would like to thank Granell for his I like most people I meet and try to expert knowledge on issues of finance J4Jjfc»r«* Mow U$ approach life from a positive perspective. and budgeting mat have been a true ben- i>! * t l I supported McDermott as our recre- efit to homeowners 'and taxpayers alike. ^* /£T to Sim Your ation director, of which he abruptly McDermott would be wise to learn from i£- REPAST MCDERMOTT OWES ALT1UO AN resigned. I appointed him to our Health someone like Granell who can show him JS*» UflVOT APOLOGY Board because of his long service with how to protect taxpayers and understand NAVES. I don't make snap judgments the budget process. <*%? S01-M0-7771 loorai.w FH101-4M-1N0 To the Editor: about people. In the future, I hope George will I have no problem with disagreeing on refrain from using such remarks. It really Having served the Borough of North important issues and yet still trying td find upsets my family. Arlington in various capacities over my common ground. North Arlington, let's work together. career in public service, I've never been That's effective politics. It is die art of That's how we beat EnCap. That's how we accused of being unethical. government compromise. And through deliver good government and real change As a police officer, member of the compromise comes responsible public for the people. board of education, councilman and policy for all. mayor, no one has ever questioned my Debra Altilo is a fine individual with a PMeMosia motives or objectives until last week's edi- great future here in the community. Mayor of North Arlington tion of this newspaper. She made a strong case for election It is unfortunate that because I decided and demonstrated real community sup- as a citizen of this community to take an port I was proud of her and that effort IT We need more people like Debra to get active role in the selection of a school SPECIAL THANKS TO LYNDHURST LUTHERAN CHURCH Broad & Madison Streets trustee, such a decision could be involved, not be turned off by die ugliness 78 Washington Plan described as unethical. of accusations and questioning one's LIBRARY FOR THESIS HELP Carlstadt,NJ 07072 motives. (Corner of Raterson Ayr 20M3&2SM I would like to dunk as mayor, promot- » Washington PI.) Rev. John A. Pra, P»lor ing school elections and educational George, you owe Debra an apology. To me Editor: issues as I've done most of my career That kind of nonsense is part of our E. Rutherford Sunday Worship -10:15 a.m. would be embraced as it increases discus- political past Let's not follow the path of First, I would like to thank Director Sunday Worship-10:30am Wednesday -7:00 pun. sion and voter turnout those who failed North Arlington. Donna Romeo, Christine Hartigar, Tom S.S. & Bible Study- 9:15am Adult Bible Study and I was disappointed to say the least that More importantly, holding elective Hilton, Michel.- Kelly, Diane McDonald, COME AND WORSHIP Youth Night p.iriii lpating in this great democratic office means to govern. Dolores DeLuca, and the entire staff for THE LORD WITH US. Children's Program & process would somehow be described as George is the president of the school their help. Everyone went beyond their 201-939-23W Nursery Provided anything less than American. board and it was his obligation to con- call of duty to help me locate books, peri- As an educator myself for more than struct a budget that was cost conscious odicals, and reference materials that were while meeting die district's educational needed for one of my research projects. | Come to our Friendly Church | three decades as well as a former school Everyone is welcome! board trustee for six years, I believe my goals and objectives. During die last few months, I visited A Church in background qualifies me to state my opin- That did not happen. the library quite often to collect all of the ions so voters can make the final decision The voters rejected the school budget vital research information that went into vhire everyone is whmel in the privacy of a voting booth, just like and the governing body had to provide my thesis. Once again, I thank everyone Saint Thomas' Church 511 Ridge Rd. at Page Ave. any other community. . the necessary oversight to see that this for all of their help that made my project Episcopal - Anglican budget was, in fact, responsible. a great success. Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 We had two formidable candidates and 300 Forest Avenue Thanks to the assistance of Council | Worship Service Sundays at 10am | I chose one. Lyndhurst Ironically, it is the candidate that I did President Al Granell, we performed our Gory Seneca Pastor Kimberiy Chasiain Sunday Mass at 10A.M. not choose that actively sought my due diligence and identified enough t Office: 201-438-9866 i endorsement for weeks. overestimates in this defeated school • 201-438-5668 inftt9myupc.com He has not only sought my support for budget to "zero out" the tax rate and pro- website: wwwjnvuncorf y •».-•. 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LYNDHURST — Follow This marks just the second the Golden Bears Road. time in the program's history While the yellow brick road ih.ii LHS has won back-to- and Golden Bears road are back league championships; not exactly the same, the lat- the other set came in 1987 ter is proving to be just about and'88. a> exciting for the baseball LHS has now earned five contingent from Lyndhurst BCSL tides in die program's High at the former was for 23 years under head coach Dorothy and friends. Butch Servideo; the Bears' other crown came 2005. Striding down a path very similar to last year's multi- "it feels great to have a sec- tide-taking tour, the Golden ond straight league champi- Bean battalion has earned its onship," enthused Servideo. second straight league cham- "However, we hope that's not pionship and is once again the only tide that we're going looking for more. to win this year. Our ultimate goal is to repeat as State After going 15-2 in confer- Group 1 champs." ence combat last season, LHS earned a share of the 2009 Matching last year's per- BCSL/National Division formance in the Bergen championship by going 17-1 County Tournament, the hi-rs of the baseball battalion from Lyndburst High revel in the rhapsody of earning a second straight Bergen County this time around, with the LHS hardball squad reached Scholastic League/National Division championship by going 17-1 in the league loop. locals' only loss in the league the tourney's round of the loop coming to co-champion elite eight, prior to losing to Ramapo for the second et, the defending State Group against, the Pioneers. Walker, a senior shortstop Saint Mary, 5-3, in Rutherford 1 champion Bears began what Among the LHS offensive who went l-for-3 with an RBI. Tuesday,. May 19, after the straight season in the county quarters. they hope will be a march leaders in the win were Flora, That result moved the Bears had beaten the Gaels, 2- back toward the state finals in who went 4-for-4 widi a dou- Bears into the section semi- Seeded fourth in the field, 1, i n their first matchup of the Toms River by knocking off ble and triple and four RBIs finals, where they were slat- Lyndhurst rattled River Dell, season April 28. New Providence, 9-2, Friday, as the club's clean-up clubber, ed to face the third seed, the 13th seed, 4-2, Saturday, LHS had clinched a tie for May 22, behind the mound Justin Kapp, a senior center Whippany Park, Tuesday, May 16, but was then rattled the title by winning three efforts of senior standout fielder who went 2-for-3, with May 26. The winner of that by Ramapo, the fifth seed, 14- games during the week prior Glenn Flora. a walk and two runs scored semifinals round showdown 2, in five frames Saturday, May to its loss to SMHS, as the from the leadoff spot, Miguel will face either top-seeded 23, in Demarest. Flora moved to 7-1 on the locals had whipped season by recording 10 strike- Molina, a senior third base- Hudson County Prep or No. Seeded second in the NJSI- Presented by Weehawken, 8-3, Monday, outs and relinquishing just man who went 3-for-4, with 4 High Tech High in the AA North Jersey Section 2, Nancy Lastra May 11, humbled Hasbrouck two hits and no earned runs two RBIs and a run scored, section's title tussle Friday, Group 1 state playoffs brack-' Broker/Owner Heights, 6-2, Tuesday, May 12, over four frames of hurling and second slot slugger Brian May 29. Why wail until you are ready to move to enhance your surroundings? 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We want to know! Call anytime! 54 Ames Avenue North Arlington High junior Shealyn Kenny hands the baton off to Rutherford, NJ 07070 Lady Vikings senior Taylor Dickson during the 4x400-meter relay, the 201-310-5161 Office: 201-728-9400x215 final event of the day at the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group 1 state championships meet Saturday, May 23, at Parsippany High, where the NAHS quartet finished fourth, with a time of 4:22.53. That showing helped the Lady Vikes total 23 points and finish fourth in the team standings, as well. See our Sports Section at www.LeaderNtwspapen.nel for info from the meet, including more on THINKING OF BUYING OR SEUING? the Lady Vikes, along with the boys and girls teams from Lyndhurst, Contact Danny Simone for a Rutherford and Becton. complimentary consultation to Prudential discuss a customized Marketing Plan specifically designed to St. Joseph to celebrate June 14 Professionals Realty sell your home! EAST RUTHERFORD — Saint Joseph School in East Rutherford will celebrate a liturgy at 12 p.m. Sunday, June 14 at 424¥aH«yftmkftvt. Saint Joseph Church to honor the end of the anniversary year. Office: 201.935.8555 x219 The school year 2008-2009 has marked the 130di Anniversary of IjMfeMLMtfTfli _ Cell 201.390.3044 Saint Joseph School. The school is the oldest continuously oper- ating Catholic elementary school in Bergen County. During the d, sim one o prudent ialprof ess ionals.com c our se of the year, there was a ribbon cutting ceremony and gala event This liturgy will be followed by light refreshments on the ^ www.Prudential Prolessionalsrealty.com Ef^rl school porch. All an invited to attend, especially alumni. 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