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In North Jersey Section I, Group 1 championship, Panthers upset Mount. Lakes PHOTO BY BILL AUEN-NJ SPORT/ACTION EAST RUTHERFORD - Head coach Barry Blauvelt and members of his Wellington High School football team celebrate the Panthers' upset victory over top-seeded and previously unbeaten Mountain Lakes in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 1 state champion- ship game, Dec. 3, at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, where the locals recorded a thrilling 23-21 victory. Please see Page A7 for more coverage.
WEST END GETS A SHOT IN THE ARM Open Site of old ShopRite in space in Rutherford finally sells new plan
ByJohnSohes EDITOR IN CHIEF for EnCap RUTHERFORD — The old ShopRite By Susan C. Moeller NJMC gets building, located at 310 Union Ave. in SKNIOR RF.PORTRR Rutherford, has been sold for $2.3 million, a^MVUng to the real estate brokerage firm LYNDHURST — Housing has involved in the deal. been removed from the New Jersey anew The vacant building has been a misting Meadowlands Commission's plan for tooth in the retail smile of Rutherford's land formerly controlled by EnCap Golf West End section for some time. Locals are Holdings LLC. Numerous other uses, hopeful that with new stores moving in, the including a solar farm and commerce executive western section of the Borough of Trees will center, have been penciled in. undergo a renaissance. When EnCap failed to deliver on its Chuck Lanyard, president of The controversial plans for the area, it left Goldstein Group, New Jersey's leading retail behind a legal mess and contaminated, brokerage firm, said the sale was a no-brain- fallow property. But, it also cleared the director er for the parlies involved, way for a fresh look on how to use the "A property like this is pretty desirable," 1,400 acres that stretch through four By Susan C. Moeller he said in an interview with The Leader. "It's municipalities from Rutherford to Kearny. SKNIOR REPORTER a great neighborhood." Officials from the NJMC, including Union Avenue Rutherford Associates Marcia Karrow, who will replace Robert LYNDHURST — Former New Jersey LLC owned the 25,000-square-foot prop- Ceberio as executive director in 2011, pre- Assemblywoman Marcia Karrow will erty. The buyer is a company known as J.S. sented a new blueprint for development replace Robert Ceberio as executive Rutherford LLC. of the "Kingsland Redevelopment Area," • director of the New Jersey Meadowlands Both the seller and buyer were repre- during public meetings in Lyndhurst and Commission. Ceberio will retire Dec. 31. sented by The Goldstein Group. PHOTO BY JOHNSOITES Rutherford, Dec. 7-8. In addition to her experience in There has been considerable activity in The old ShopRite site in Rutherford sails for $2.3 'There is no housing in this project," the Assemhlv. Karrow, from Raritan the sale of retail properties over the past few million. New retail will come to the West End. Ceberio assured the group of approxi- Township, has served on environmental months," Lanyard added. "Buyers are look- mately 20 people who gathered for the and affordable-housing task forces for ing for properties and we have been quite Lyndhurst presentation. Gov. Chris Christie, according to offi- successful in marketing and selling several Specifically, 151 acres in Lyndhurst are cials at the NJMC. retail properties throughout New Jersey." that promotes business growth in the special designated for a commerce center, with Both issues pla\ a significant Although immediate details were unavail- improvement district Parades, dining-out permitted uses to include banks, hotels, role in decision making within the able on what exactly will move into the site, events and commercial incentive programs social services, recreation, parking and Meadowlands District. Lanyard did allow that two retail leases have are a frequent feature of the centrally-locat- utilities. "It is my privilege to be named the already been negotiated. ed business community. An additional 38.9 acres in Rutherford, New Jersey Meadowlands Commission's What likely won't be in the spot is anoth- The West End, a much smaller district, adjacent to the Lyndhurst commerce cen- next executive director," Karrow stat- er supermarket, leaving Rutherford as one is outside the purview of the Rutherford ter, have similar permitted uses. And, at ed. "I am fortunate to succeed Bob of the only towns in South Bergen without Downtown Partnership. the northern tip of the redevelopment Ceberio, who has led the NJMC during its own chain grocery store. Local residents However, the western area is slowly area, Rutherford's so-called northern critically important tunes. I look forward head to the ShopRite in Lyndhurst, the Stop changing — thanks to a group of det cated node, an additional 10 acres are zoned to continuing Bob's outstanding work & Shop in Carlstadt or elsewhere for their residents. for vertical development. and advancing the commission's key bulk food shopping. Birdsall held citizen round-table discus- The remainder of the redevelopment role in promoting economic growth Councilwoman Kimberly Birdsall, sions a couple of years ago, and from those area in Rutherford, including wetland and environmental preservation in the who has been crucial in pushing for the meetings grew the West End Committee, areas, will be left open, with a section Meadowlands region." revitalization of the West End, said the a group of volunteers looking to improve available for a solar farm or other renew- Karrow has served on the Delaware announcement should be welcome news for the economic vibrancy of Rutherford's able energy. River Basin Flood Mitigation Task Force Rutherfordians. western section. Maria Johnson chairs the A chunk of Lyndhurst, North Arlington and as the assistant director of the New "Something needs to be an anchor in group, and she's all smiles over the news of and Kearny, totaling 158 acres, is desig- Jersey Department of Treasury. She has that area of town," Birdsall said. "Something ShopRite's sale. nated as a sustainable energy park. been a Hunterdon County freeholder to bring attention to the West End. There's "The West End Committee is ecstatic to EnCap's legacy is clearly evident in and Raritan Township committeewom- a lot of great opportunity in that area." hear about the recent sale of the ShopRite stringent requirements for potential pri- an. During her tenure in municipal Rutherford's West End is an anomaly in property," she wrote in an e-mail. "Strong vate companies who may seek to actually government, Karrow helped to secure South Bergen. Few towns have two separate neighborhoods contribute to the quality conduct the redeveloping. 1.000 acres ol open space, according to strips of retail like the Borough of Trees. of life for everyone — clean streets, vibrant The New Jersey Inspector General, in information provided by the NJMC. The formal Rutherford Downtown area, local businesses and walkable communities." a .report released in 2008, characterized which encompasses Park Avenue and its The news of the sale might come as a the EnCap-NJMC interaction as "a study K-mail SMorlletiwl.raderSnvspapers.net environs, is managed by the Rutherford in what can go wrong when a public Downtown Partnership, an organization Please sao SHOPRITE on Page A14 body with high-minded public policy goals [PHOTO OF MARCIA KARROW COURTESY Of NEW JERSEY MEADOWIANDS COMMISSION! Please see NJMC on Page Al 5 A2 THE LEADER THURSDAY, DECEMBER U. 2010 POLIGE BLOTTER
By Susan C. MotNw management told him not to come Revenue Service that someone using and SunoJ Santos .LaferSurgwy ™. SENIOR REPORTER back to the bar. her name had already filed an indi- C«*ea*»SpBd«l««wlinF«n«ti vidual form and been given a $5,000 " !L*nny,En(l«copy,DirMR»l The information below is compiled Drugs and alcohol tax refund. from local police blotters, as that infor- mation is made available, and is not EAST RUTHERFORD — Sergio Hood ornament stolen ftt1 933.4111 j intended to give a full description of every Garcia-Monzon, 37, of Bloomfield, wwmMHOcoar criminal incident in the local area. was arrested and charged with pos- NORTH ARLINGTON — Some session of marijuana under 50 grams, time between Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. and following a motor-vehicle stop, Nov. Nov. 27 at 12 p.m., the hood orna- Assault 23. Garcia-Monzon was pulled to the ment was stolen from a 2006 Jaguar When you need a good lawyer... ^|H NORTH ARLINGTON — A police side of the road after a police officer while the vehicle was parked in front officer on patrol in the early morning reportedly observed him driving at of a Rutherford Place residence. The ANTHONY J.RffOSTA,ES|P§ hours of Nov. 25 observed a man on a high rate of speed, 82 mph in a iconic ornament is valued at $100. Certified by the Supreme Court ^ Wl the ground in front of a Ridge Road 55-mph zone. As the officer interact- ofNJ as a Civil Trial Attorney B0 WJ fl j address. The man was attempting to ed with the suspect, he reportedly saw Scam? COUNSELLOR AT LAW ^P 1 [] stand up and was bleeding from his a small baggie of what appeared to be Call today for a free phone consultation II j j jj face. The injured man told the police marijuana in Garcia-Monzon's pock- LYNDHURST — An 86-year-old officer that he had been approached et. When asked what it was, Garcia- female notified police Friday, Dec. by another man who started an argu- Monzon allegedly said, "a little bit of 3 that while she was driving her 201-991-0067 II ment and then punched him in the weed." The suspect also received a Acura in the ShopRite parking lot, a 432 Ridge Rd., North Arlington, NJ Ml face. The victim refused medical speeding ticket. man who claimed to work for Acura www.RjposuUw.com Sfpl treatment. The suspect is a white WALUNGTON — Katarina approached her. The man told the male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing Krupova, 22, of Wallington, was woman that there was a problem with 1 170 pounds, with a thick beard. arrested Nov. 29 and charged with her vehicle, and it would normally DWI after she was asked to pull off cost $4,000 to repair. He then offered „., Indrptndrnl Agtm Professional Inurance Advice Dciened to M<*i Youi Needs Reprintmg M«iy Compuiiei the road by a police officer on patrol to do the repair for $1,000. The ,'tik . "^ Specializino In Burglary ( IBS') • Auto • CommercMI insurance • homsownafs & Life Insurance who allegedly observed her driving woman told the man she would check ^S^y • Building Lislmo Clwnlfleanonstiios inroufl h Knowledfl* - Honesty • Integnty EAST RUTHERFORD — Two erratically. with her son, and the man left. Police are suspicious that the incident was a MORE THAN JUST BUYING INSURANCE Park Avenue residents notified police WALLINGTON — On Nov. 28, - Face to Face Personal Attention - Quick, Fair Claims Processing Friday, Dec. 3 that their apartment Angela Iodaci, 45, of East Rutherford, scam, and they are warning people to • You Know Who You're Dealing With, We're Not Some Anonymous 800 / had been broken into. A laptop com- was arrested and charged with DWI be cautious about unsolicited offers puter valued at $600 and jewelry val- after she was allegedly observed driv- to conduct body work. ued at $200 were reported missing. A ing erratically. A breath test indicated fingerprint check indicated that the that lodaci's blood alcohol content Sexual assault burglar wore cotton gloves. was .27 percent, according to police. EAST RUTHERFORD — Rafael NORTH Bueno, 37, of Wayne, was arrested ARLINGTON Child pornography and charged with DWI Sunday, Dec. — A 46-year-old RUTHERFORD 5 at 4:48 a.m. Bueno was pulled North Arlington .Professional Financial Services LTD — John Conforti, over after a police officer report- resident was Established 1991 61, of Rutherford, edly clocked him going 89 mph in a arrested Nov. 29 Live for Today, Plan for Tomorrow was arrested Friday, 55-mph zone and saw him stray from on charges that he KAi • fWuion Rofcvw* • Tax Dtlwrad Imvslng • Mutual Fund* Dec. 3 and charged his lane. After stopping the suspect, sexually assaulted Professional, Personal & Business with endanger- the officer reportedly smelled alco- a 10-year-old girl Income Tax Preparation ing the welfare of hol and asked Bueno to do a field in the borough. Contact our office fur a consultation 201-991-1040 a minor, specifi- sobriety test. He was allegedly unable Timothy Norton, of Crystal Street, was 182 Prospect Aw., North ArfmgKm, NJ cally for possessing tt> complete it successfully and was charged with sexual assault and endan- DorewiaalanioOffpifK.com child pornogra- arrested. A breath test later indicated gering the welfare of a child. The arrest phy. Conforti was that Bueno's blood alcohol content came about after an investigation •™d through TFS Smuxito*, Inc. MMOMT RNRA/SPC AUHntabnWdnWlMMdd released on his own recognizance. was .15 percent, according to police. by the Bergen County Prosecutor's ft*7 Brood-oy, &oyof»n«, ^4J 07O02 • 2O1-B23-1030 Above photo courtesy of the Bergen EAST RUTHERFORD —Johanna Office and North Arlington Police Ttm praporetkm ond Amwnting 5TYK» provK^d by Donwi A. Calonio, CPA County I'rosecutor\ Office. Alva, 25, of Paterson, was arrested Department. According to Prosecutor Friday, Dec. 3 and charged with DWI, John Molinelli, Norton engaged in Convenience store silent following a motor-vehicle accident "inappropriate sexual conduct with on Route 17 North. The vehicle Alva a 10-year-old female acquaintance." The DOJO standoff was driving reportedly had extensive Bail was set at $75,000, with no 10-per- WALUNGTON — A gas station front-end damage. Alva was taken cent option. Norton was remanded attendant notified polite Nov. 22 that into custody after she was allegedly to Bergen Regional Medical Center a man had walked into the establish- unable to complete the field sobriety for observation. He was employed by ment, said he had no money, and test. A breath test later indicated that the United States Postal Service in asked for a pack of cigarettes. The Alva's blood alcohol content was .21 Teterboro, police said. attendant refused to give the man the percent, according to police. The Jibove photo courtesy - of the Bergen cigarettes. Then, the man reached Kasi Rutherford Emergency Squad County Prosecutor's Office into his pocket and acted like he had transported two males from the scene •I- don't always lie^en • a weapon. The attendant responded of the accident to the hospital. Shoplifting to ray HOB i Dad but "~* by reaching under the counter as EAST RUTHERFORD — Keith I always listen to if he had an alarm button. Neither Brudnak, 43, of Elmwood Park, was LYNDHURST — Cristina my Martial Arts Teacher man spoke, according to police. I he arrested and charged with DWI Rodrigues, 46, of Lyndhurst, was Thank Qoodnasi they man who wanted the cigarettes left Friday, Dec. 3 at 11:50 p.m. after arrested and charged with shoplifting say the same things I" the store. Approximately 15 minutes a police officer reportedly observed Sunday, Dec. 5 at approximately 10:32 la obbed Brudnak driving erratically. The offi- p.m. Rodrigues, who was released on TheDOJO.org (201) 933-3050 in Saddle Brook. Video taken at the cer noted the smell of alcohol as he summons, allegedly tried to leave the 52 Park Avenue RUTHERFORD Wallington store is being forwarded interacted with Brudnak and subse- store with $12.49 worth of unpaid to Saddle Brook for further investiga- quently asked him to perform a field merchandise. tion. sobrietv test. Brudnak was allegedly LYNDHURST — An unidenti- unable to complete it successfully fied woman ran out of the Rite Aid Disorderly conduct and was taken into custody, where he Sunday, Dec. 5 at approximately 3:30 refused a breath test. In addition to p.m. carrying a large amount of items. LYNDHURST — Henok Zcleke, the DWI charge, Brudnak was issued She was observed fleeing the area in 24, of West Orange, and Hailesusus numerous summonses for motoi- a black Ford Explorer, going south Zemene, H4, ol Belleville, were vclm le violations, including failure to on Grand Avenue. Police officers are arrested and charged with disorderly wear .i seat belt and careless driving. reviewing store surveillance tapes as conduct Saturday, Dec. 6, following part of their investigation. an incident >tt the I.vudhurst Diner. Fraud Police officers were called to the diner because the two men were reportedly CARl-STADT — A North Arlington Stolen vehicle causing a disturbance. They allegedly j resident notified police Nov. 24 that EAST RUTHERFORD — A 2005 refused to leave and were taken into ] she had been the victim of iden- Ford F35 belonging to a Massachusetts 10K - 14K - 18K Gold Jewelry (OK if Broken) custody. tii\ theft. I'he woman discovered the man was reported stolen from the alleged the It when she was denied Homewood Suites on Route 17 South Platinum • Silver Coins • Sterling Silver Disturbance medical benefits because she appar- Sunday, Dec. 5 at 11:05 a.m. Old US Currency • Pocket Watches • Coin Collections enth had IU.I jobs, one in Carlstadt. CARLSTADT — A Rutherford Howevei, the victim reportedly does Taxi taken for a ride man was es< oi led from Biggie's Clam noi have .i second job in Carlstadt. .op Prices Paid! Bar Nov. 25 ;tt approximately 8:34 CARLSTADT — A Carlstadt resi WALLINGTON — A taxicab driv- p.m. after he allegedly ^<>i upset while den I notified police Nov. 24 that er notified police Nov. 28 that two Americana Coin Exchange watt lung a football game and threat- she had been rhe victim of identity white men ran up a $105 fare in his ened employees b\ suggesting that ttieit. I he alleged fraud was discov- car, then left the cab without paying. 217 Paterson Ave., East Rutherford, NJ he would retui n with a gun. No < om- ered when die victim and her hus- 1-8OO-777-2529 • 201-933-2000 plaints weie signed. Police officer* band Hied a joint income tax return, — All persons are presumed innocent took the man home, and Biggie's then weic uitojrned by the Internal until proved otherwise. Celebrating Our 33rd Year in Business
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The controversy began administrator" attached as Winston, finance commit- voting on them." East Rutherford Board There, representatives of at the Oct. 28 meeting of Aug. SO, 2010. Details tee chairman, agreed with Mike Yaple, NJSBA- of Education, the Becton member boards can debate when Bongiovanni, a for- on the transfers were only Bongiovanni's push to spokesman, said current- Regional school board will seeking changes in state stat- mer 15-year East Rutherford attached to board members' change the current law, say- state law gives the two petition the New Jersey utes. board member, complained agendas. ing, "It needs to be passed at boards discretion in using School Boards Association This, after Susan that current trustees aban- "If the public doesn't the state level." both procedures. to support mandating all McCusker, Becton's NJSBA doned a long-held policy have access to the informa- Neither Juskiewicz "There hasn't been a spe- school governing bodies dis- field service representa- to publicly identify transfer tion, then what the hell are nor East Rutherford cific (court) case on what close line-item transfers to tive, informed a surprised items just as his regional we doing?" Bongiovanni Superintendent of Schools level of detail needs to be^ the public before they are Bongiovanni that East school board, governing complained to his Becton Kenneth Rota could be put on the agenda," he said.: voted on. • Rutherford Board Secretary Henry P. Becton Regional colleagues. reached for comment on At the regional board's Anthony Juskiewicz cor- High School, routinely does. He proceeded to criticize Becton's decision to chal- E-mail CNeidenberg@ Dec. 1 meeting, trustees sup- rectly interpreted the law in He specifically objected Juskiewicz, saying, "All of a lenge the law at press time. LeaderNewspapert.net LOCALS MAKING A DIFFERENCE News doesn't wait i we*. 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Upscale Boutique for ton I Women Rutherford office, in conjunction locations to be used as drop points. months each year during the annual They have both canned and the largest Selection oL. with their sales associates and "Toys The mission of Toys for Tots is to toy collection and distribution cam- dry food on a first-come, PHOTO BY SUSAN C MOEILER RUTHERFORD — Neat piles of brightly wrapped packages were gathered on the Park Avenue sidewalk outside of Rinaldi's Shoes in Rutfierford, Nov 16, as representatives of commu- nity groups and individuals who donated the gifts gathered to celebrate their role in Operation Christmas Child and say a of Rutherford Bible Chapel spearheaded the effort, but were prayer for those who will ultimately receive the boxes joined by St. John's Lutheran, Abundant Grace, The Good Shepherd and Living Gospel Baptist, the Rutherford Volun- teer Fire Department, Rutherford Junior Woman's Club, Girl A total of 501 shoebox-size packages were collected, filled Scout Troups 4046 and 921, Cub Scout Troop 168 and the with small presents for needy children Bible clubs at Becton Regional High School and Garfield High School. 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SEASON'S GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR!! v A6 THE LEADER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16,2010 LETTERS, CARTOON & KIM BIRD A LEGION FAMILY THANK YOU Brazen crime TO THE EDITOR: Mascot Contest! The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 139 and the legion Post 139 family would like to thank all those Usually, this is the spot fpr The Leader's continues who helped make our fourth-annual opinion page mascot. But for 2011, the family picnic ajid clambake held Oct. BERGEN newspaper is looking for a reader to draw 2 a huge success. a new mascot — a cartoon that would fit We salute the crew of more than on a page that features opinions. 20 workers who pitched in to accom- Get creative, and send color entries to modate our 158 guests, with special SOUNDS The Under c/o John Soltes, PO Box 71, recognition to all who labored day and Rutherford, NJ. 07070. night for one week to build our new Entries must be received by Dec. deck, which has gone a long way in 31. Include name, address and phone beautifying our Post home. OFF number. No age restrictions. The win- Most of all, we are grateful to our ning mascot becomes the property of , townspeople for their overwhelming Tfit> Isadrr. Thank you to Christine and support of this fun-Filled event. Katelyn Peterson of Lyndhurst for "Mr. Thank you. 12/16/10 Opinion," the 2010 winning mascot. American Legion Post 139 Lyndhurst throughout this horrific experience. lo the citizens of Wood-Ridge at least THANK YOU FOR HELP DURING We truly feel that even though we four campaign, slick, derogatory pro- don't have our house right now, un- paganda pieces. The people of Wood- RUTHERFORD HOUSE FIRE certainly have a home. Ridge do not deserve this kind of gut- Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. in politicking. TO THE EDITOR: The Cotugno Family Wood-Ridge, since its incorporation On Sept. 20, we suffered a severe in 1894, always has been a friendlv, liie al our home on Feronia Way. Rutherford family-oriented, non-self aireslcd loi alleg Nit-,, needs lube a holis- .. lake care eing chained with srxuallv <>l IIMM j.toblems Repoils iss.uilini^ .1 lO-\eat old sb,,w •'-,,: ;n m\ levels of ( )n lop MI .ill this, mm i • i inn in \< •• |ei\e\ are I.Muihuisi ;-MiIeni islriii.; (hupping Hm th.n should GUEST COLUMN Light a candle in Rutherford By Councilwoman Kimberly Birdsall End and shed light on the opportuni- a candle. 1 "Pulse of rhe Meadowlands" Ri ties that exist there — thev lii a i andle. The volunteer effort in Rutherford A publication oi "he Bergen Ntwpaper GIG I look to Carolyn Smith. Tom extends fai bevond these items and into "Do von light I>I stand and Sherlock. Carol Lee Smith, Christine the civic organizations and borough [,I, ilioio • \\ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16,2010_ THE LEADER A7 WOLINGTON, ST. MAWS FOO Wallington earns state championship By W.L Bill Allen, Jr. NEW JERSEY SPORT/ACTION EAST RUTHERFORD — In an amazing display of talent, the sec- ond-seeded gridiron contingent from Wallington High School shutdown — and shutout — top- slotted and two-time defending champion Mountain Lakes High School in the first half of the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 1 state championship game Friday, Dec. 3, at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford. In that span of two dozen min- utes in which the Lakers were held scoreless, the Panthers built a 20-0 lead. In fact, the only thing that went wrong for the Panthers pig- skin platoon in those two periods Of play was a missed PAT kick by senior Marcin Koc. Koc more than made up for that miscue in the second half, when he provided Wellington's only points in those two quarters, as the Panthers held on to drain Lakes, 23-21. That result brought the 11-1 play and that Koc miss for a 13-0 Fusco eschewed what amounted to made what many feel was his third slot; Tom Minieri. a senior line- Panthers just the third state sec- lead with 7:12 left in the half. a chip-shot field goal attempt and, mistake of the- game by going for backer who recorded 11 stops; tion supremacy in their program's After then holding Mountain instead, a TD try toss into the end- it on a fourih-and-17 li orn his Santana, who had 10 tackles out ol history, while it also ended the Lakes to a three-and-oul on a trio zone hit the turf instead of a Lakes own 33 with about tour minutes the linebacker position; and Abo 11-1 Lakers' state-leading 35-game of incomplete passes, Wallington player and the first half shutout remaining in the fourth quarter. Mahmound, a senior tackle who win skein. got the ball back at its own 41 and, was complete. The Lakers tried a hitch-and- made a nonet of takedowns. Wallington's only other state on first down, Vellis connected With the gap cut to 20-14, with pitch play that was good for only "This was a great, great game championships came in pre-play- with Koc on a 59-yard scoring 1:03 left in the third, WHS began 7 yards. and, clearly, the best in our his- offs 1959, when the Panthers were strike on a "Go" route for a 19-0 a march at its own 7-yard line and The locals got the ball back and tory," enthused WHS head coach declared the title-taker via their bulge that became 20-0 when Koc saw that effort capped off via a were able to run out the dink and Barrv Blauvelt, a member of the standings in the polls, and in 1991, kicked the extra point with 6:20 23-yard field goal by Koc for a then celebrate the biggest win in WHS Class of 1992 who played when WHS knocked off arch-rival before the break. 23-14 lead with 9:04 left in the the history of the program. right guard on the '90 state cham- Cresskill in the crown clash. Lakes showed its mettle by driv- fourth frame. On the night, Sullivan ran the pionship squad. The Panthers took a 7-0 lead in ing to the Wallington 13, but a A key play on that drive was rock 31 times tor 159 and one TD, "Thank goodness our kids were the first quarter, when an 11-play, fourth-and-four pass went incom- a third-down catch by senior while also catching two passes for able to come through, score in the 72-yard drive was culminated by a plete at that time, 1:01 left, and wide-out Brandon Santana, which 63 vards and another six-pointer, second half, and then hold on foi 7-yard shovel pass from senior sig- the Panthers got the ball back. brought the ball down to the ML with Vellis completing 11 of his 21 the win," he said. nal-caller Charlie Vellis to senior However, a Panthers fumble in 5-yard line. aerial attack attempts for 204 vards "They played against a very, very running back Criss Sullivan and the final seconds of the half gave Once again, however, the and two stores, as Santana caught good team that has a great his ton a Koc kick for the first scores of the rock back to Lakes at the WHS Lakers displayed their talent via a three of those balls tor 40 vards. and came in with a 35-game win- the game. In the second stanza, a- 9^yard line with :0$ on the clock. scoring strike just four plays later On defense, the list ol the ning streak and (ame awav with an 12-play, 82-yard drive was capped- Almost inexplicably, though, just to cut the gap to 23-21. Finally, most prominent Panthers play- amazing win." off by a 3-yard TD rush by Sullivan as he had on fourth -and- four from while Fusco. clearly, has been a ers includes Sullivan, who made on a "Wild-Panther," direct-snap the 13, MLHS head coach Darrell great guider for the Lakers, he 18 tackles from his tree safetv E-mail NJSport. ldto>i(a aoicom Thoughts on Army vs. Navy By James Dombrowski SPORTS COLUMNIST PHILADELPHIA — As a son of a World War II vet- eran, the Army/Navy game was a must see in my father's house ever since I was 5 years old. As a Baby Boomer, I have grown up in the aftermath of WWII, when the United States expanded into subur- bia and the landscape of col- lege football was dominated by a handful of major teams PHOTO BY JAMES DOMBROWSKI such as Notre Dame. With the waning power this season and at 9-3 they always a sighi to see. of the military academies, can compete on a high level. Covering the game was a football programs slowing Army is not in the same true delight as I came across eroding in the 1970s and league as Navy, but they are some local reporters who do many universities dropping improving each year. not cover college football both Army and Navy from No longer is the road to on a regular basis, yet they their schedules because the pros driven solely by the enjoy covering the Army/ they were not competitive biggest schools. Cable televi- Navy game. After witnessing enough, the annual Army/ sion and the Internet have the game I can see why. If Navy game still survived as made smaller schools more you can ever get a chance a great rivalry between the desirable. to go to the game, it's a lot two military schools. The TV ratings of the of fun. Fast forward to the cur- Army/Navy game have Navy won 31-17. but the rent version of Army/Navy always been good and CBS game was much closer. Both and the changing landscape does a great job in televis- Navy and Army are going to of college football, which ing the game. The pomp bowl games this year. Navy is no longer dominated by and circumstance of the will play San Diego State only the big schools. The game is a visual wonder in the Poinsettia Bowl on Army/Navy game is still a with the marching of the Thursday, Dec. 23 and Army great thrill because it pits cadets and midshipmen. will play the SMU Mustangs two historic schools against The helicopter fly-over at on Dec. 30 in Dallas, Texas. each other and their foot- Lincoln Financial Field in Next year, the game Holidays come from the Heart. ball teams have become rel- Philadelphia was entertain- moves to the nation's evant again. ing and the parachuting of capital at the home of the It's time for Lakeland Bank's Share-A-Gift Program once again. Help us Navy beat Notre Dame servicemen onto the field is Washington Redskins. make someone's holiday a little brighter with a thoughtful gift or a special act of kindness.To learn more, stop by one of our conveniently located offices, today. St. Mary Season's Greetings! loses LakelandEtank.com PHOTO BY W. L Bill AUEN, JR. PISCATAWAY - In a game that Customer Service Department: 1-866-224-1379 many contend should never have been played; Fourth-slotted St. Mary High School o( Ruth- erford was shutout, 40-0, by third-seeded St. Joseph High School of Hammonton in me Lakeland Bank state's first-ever Groups 1 and 2 combined championship clash - m m Friday, Dec 3, at Rutgers Stadi- um in Piscataway. See complete coverage, plus a photo essay, at www. LeoderNewspapers.net. A8 THE LEADER THURSDAY DECEMBER 16,2010 Progress in fight to save East Rutherford's racetrack? By Chris Nmdenbwg achieve our ultimate goal of per- controlled state Senate approved die gatherings, "and are intended put up for bid to "private interests" REPORTER manently remaining in business at a package of seven bills designed to bolster economic activity and demonstrating the wherewithal to the Meadowlands " to blend the mtere"» <* Atlantic maintain competitiveness for our successfully operate sites. EAST RUTHERFORD — In an "I think we developed a much City casinos with the needs of New gamine industries." Tom Hester, Assembly major- interview with The Leader, the head better understanding of the gov- Jersey's horse racing enterprises, Such interests, supporters ity spokesman, noted in a Dec. 2 of the Standardbred Breeders ernor's concerns " Luchento con- particularly at the Meadowlands, of reform maintain, have been e-mail that only one of the seven and Owners Association of New tinued. "At the same time, my which casinos in South Jersey see adversely affected by competition. bills had reached Christie's desk Jersey offered faint hope that the impression is he is sincere in want- as a major competitor for gaming It has come in the form of newer for consideration. Meadowlands Racetrack can be ing to work with us, to try reach- customers from New York City. casinos and tracks featuring slot As for Sarlo's proposals, he saved, via the association's leasing ing a mutually-beneficial solution In a press release, Senate major- machines setting up shop in adja- noted the Assembly originally the facility from the state, based for both parties. It also helps that ity spokesman Jason Butkowski cent states. approved S-1980 in May but must on the tone of a meeting involving Democrats and Republicans in the announced that the full legisla- Sarlo's proposals are: now reconsider it "to match" a himself and two key aides to Gov. Legislature don't want to see the tive body, with broad bipartisan • S-2390, which would lower newer Senate version. Hester Chris Christie. track close." the minimum requirement for the added that S-2390 and S-2S94 are Tom I.uchento, president of Luchento's remarks seem to number of harness racing dates pending before the Assembly's the suite's leading interest group suggest the association would "The Legislature can scheduled at the Meadowlands to Oversight, Regulatory and Gaming on harness racing, spoke by phone be willing to assume more of a pass all the bills it wants, 100 per season. If enacted, he Committee. "No hearings have Dec. 2, shortly after returning from financial burden in maintaining claimed, the move would "ensure been scheduled by the committees a meeting with Chief Counsel Jeff the track, now operated by the but the governor needs larger purses and more prestigious yet," he reported on Dec. 2. Ciesa and Special Counsel Craig New Jersey Spom and Exposition to sign them." races at the race track each year." Luchento, an active participant Domalewski. He cautioned that Authority. The Hanson commis- • S-2394, which would create in the legislative Gaming Summit, the parties were only in the pre- sion estimated the taxpayer-sup- Tom Luchento a special "horse incentive fund," said his group supports the pack- liminary stages of discussion. But ported facility annually loses $11 President of Standardbred derived from sales and use taxes age as a good balance between the l.uclu'iito described himself as million. It eventuallv wants to see collected from activities includ- needs of the Garden State's horse optimistic on two fronts: that rac- the local track's regular harness Breeders and Owners ing horse racing and breeding, racing and casino interests. "The ing will continue temporarily in racing cards moved to Monmouth Association of New Jersey for programs aimed at improv- Legislature can pass all the bills it |anuary, following completion of Park, some time nc-xt year. ing the industry. The account wants, but the governor needs to the December schedule, and over "If progress is indeed being would be maintained by the state sign them," he said. "We hope he the long term, permanently. made to keep the- track, that's support, moved to pass the pack- Department of Public Safety. Sarlo will get on board." That is, if the parties can strike a excellent news," East Rutherford age on to the Democrat-controlled maintains the fund will rejuvenate In a Dec. 3 e-mail, Christie deal letting his horsemen's group Mavor James Casselhi said, upon Assembly for committee review. racehorse breeding. Deputy Press Secretary Kevin rent the 34-year-old Hack directly. hearing of Luchento's remarks. State Sen. Paul Sarlo (D-36) • S-1980, which seeks various Roberts declined comment on In November. Christie's so- "We must do even-thing we can sponsored three bills, all aimed at changes to the state's Off-Track Luchento's statements. called Hanson commission recom- to prevent the other undesirable trying to rejuvenate the state's ail- Wagering Account Act, including "The governor continues to mended closing the track at some uses {such as a massive inlusion ing racing industry. requiring owners of 15 licenses, meet with the interested par- point, but offered no timetable. of new housing stock) from ever Sarlo, whose district hosts the issued for betting parlors under ties, including members of the "It's reallv up to the governor," taking hold." track, emerged as a key figure in development, to surrender them Legislature and affected indus- l.iu hc-nto said. "1 think, at the end "But, in reality, the- truth is the the Legislative Claming Summit, to horsemen's organizations if they tries, to work through these of the dav, everything will be fine. state has kept affected communi- which held meetings statewide fail to make significant progress issues," he stated. "But we have no While nothing is guaranteed, lei ties near the track completely in throughout the year in trying to toward successfully running the additional comment at this time." me sav I am extremely optimistic [he dark as to what's ac tuallv been develop measures to aid the state's facilities. And if the horsemen's that we <;m reach an agreement happening," the mavor alleged. gaming interests. Butkowski noted groups also fail in the area, mori- E-mail CNeidenber^a1 to restart next month, and then Recently, the Democrat- that seven proposals resulted from bund licenses could ultimately he Community briefs Three Lyndhurst officers to WOOD-RIDGE — The bers of the East Rutherford Senior Activity Center at Wood-Ridge Mayor and municipal building. 1 Everett 11 York Road will hold a Council will hold its reorga- Place, East Rutherford. Christmas party Friday, Dec. nization meeting Saturday, NORTH ARLINGTON 17. Call 201-998-5636 for retire; town to save money Jan. 1 at 3 p.m. at the munic- — The North Arlington more information. ipal building, 85 Humboldt By Kyle Orlowicz the- namie ol police con- is a 12-lnuir day phis time St., Wood-Ridge. Also, an RH-OKIIK tracts leu l.vndhurst's inabil- and a half. It would be a lot executive meeting of the PAROW ii\ (,, .iwml spending money more money than making a mayor and council will take Nazare LYNDHURST — Will, on promoting officers, promotion." place Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. FUNERAL HOME, INC. last month's rctiienielit ol Ciiangeruso did not say WOOD-RIDGE — Wood- Memorial Home, Inc. 185 RIDGE ROAD three1 ranking 1 Aiicllnii si ^*~*m^^m^mm^^^^~m^^m for suit- that promotions Ridge Memorial Library will Joseph M. Nazare, NORTH ARLINGTON would be made to the vat ant host a meeting of the book i'oii,,- ouiciais .he .own- "Sometimesmy Manager 201-99&-7555 ship s mimic ip.il nuclei will l lieutenant posts, saying that discussion group Tuesday. si c- some- i-eii.-f iiom public hand is forced to lie would assess the situation Dec. 21. The book this NJLIC. No. 2852 DENISE PAROW and decide. month is "The Christmas 403 Ridge Road NJ. LIC. NO. 3802 Sil' x'cc^miii'i'f^tt^'ccHitr u is make promotions He also mentioned that Promise" by Anne Perry. Lyndhurst, NJ ELIZABETH PAROW obtained from the I vndhurM because of he was aware of the state Copies of the book are avail- NJ. UC. NO. 3974 of the struggling economy, able at the library. Ail are 201-438-7272 HENRY S. PAROW, MGR. ('h-ules't'lanKelUM? made Overtime." though his ideas for cut- welcome to attend. NJ. UC. NO. 1937 »>""' ill."i M ll.tiod m sala- RobertCiiangeruso backs are incrediblv mod- EAST RUTHERFORD r\ l.isl M-. II . will], llrutcll. Mils est in the wake of massive — The Sine Die meeting Joseph r.iiiu-i .,ii,i lames Lyndhurst Public Safety polk e layoffs throughout of the East Rutherford Chime i.i.l,- Sl-'I.nuo Commissioner New Jersey. Borough Council will take each. Ml three relited l.isi ^^____^_^^^— At last month's commis- place Tuesday, Dec. 28 month. sioners meeting, Mavor at 5:30 p.m. in the coun- Accotcliny lo 1 A , ii 11, i II si "As l.ii a- pi tjniniioiis. Richard Dil.aseio would not cil chambers of the East FUNERAL HOME Public S.iltiv ( iHiinilssiuiiri somc-limi-s ill\ li.nnl is sav for sure whether new Rutherford municipal build- Rob,-il Ciiangeruso while- loiced lo make pi,,in,,lions officers would be lured to ing, 1 Everett Place, East 19 LINCOLN AVENUE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070 iht- Iwo lieulc-n.iill pusis Ix-i.msr ,,t ,,\,iinn, he replace those who retired. Rutherford. 201-939-1050 will in,,si likc-K h.ne i,, In argued. "II 1 den i under Although, he did allow EAST RUTHERFORD rc-pl.uc-il. ihe iippoiiiiniitu lunii.iii ili, !,.,\, i., !i ive that there is no current plan — The reorganization meet- ANGELO G. MANIA, CFSP ol ., llrw di-pim ,hi,-I is ",,|i s,, mam In iu,-n,nn- ,,i ,,T- to do so. ing of the East Rutherford MANAGER - NJ LIC. JPO3201 hold " ^c-.iuis ,,ii ,1 sin!! It ilnVre Borough Council will take In in nneiMiw with III, ii,il n-pl.i, cil I h,i\, lo E-mail hOr!ownz(a place Saturday, Jan. 1 at hmln. l.i.ingeinso blamed bung s,,,,,,-l,,,,|v in uln.h Leader Srw> (nipers.net noon in the council chain- TAacagna-THfflCxf-Onorato OBITUARIES 8c PRAYERS Funeral Home Frances E. Brohmer In, i-i,i|,l,nr<. and United States She was a member of the Women's Michael P. Onorato prter M. lose ano Kl THKRFOR1) — rV.imrv I Club and Senior Club, both of North • MI,-HI. Dear brothel of Doris Funeral Director Funeral Director 14M.I -i ,li, ,1 Moiul.n. IV, . i, join -»h:i-_' l.i!,,™ uncle of Anne Bra) Arlington. .11 lli, ,i)!i- ill 91. llioliinri u.is Imiii id Mi Millward. Intermenl at She is the beloved wile of the late in Miiiiistiiun .mil \\.,y ,i i,'si,l(in ot ,,,,,n ( , metery, 1629 Bushwiek Ignatius, the cherished mother of Anthony Macagna Jr.- Manager Ruthi ll(.lil Im 'II wars, lirtoic i, n ' I'.i. ,< .tsh II N.y. Funeral arrange- Mark of Oklahoma, Christopher of M lie. No. 3242 in-. *h< uoi krd III human i esoui < t s c nis I,, ;h, \|,,cagna-Diffily-Oii<>ralo I.itlle Kails and Paul of Cedar Grove; 41 Ames Avennt ' Rntherford NJ • (201) 939-0098 .11 \ I .V I 111 \, « \'olk Six Rutherford volley-girls PUBLIC NOTICE PSE&G APPLICATION FOR FRESHWATER WETLANDS garner post-season plaudits LETTER OF INTERPRETATION TAKE NOTICE that Public Service Electric & Gas Company (PSE&G) is applying to the Division of Land t'se Regulation at the New Jersey Depart- ment of Environmental Protection (NJDI :P) for a 1 xttcr of Interpretation (LOI) permit under the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act Rules, N.J.A.C. 7:7A. The LOI will establish the boundaries of wetlands and transition areas'along the PSE&G overhead electric transmission rights-ol way which extend from the Branchburg switching station to the Roseland switching station, the Roseland switching station to the Athenia switching station, and Athenia switching station to the Kingsland switching station The rules governing freshwater wetlands permits and approvals arc found in the NJDEP's Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act Rules at 7 7V These rules may be viewed or downloaded at www.stale nj.Us dep landusc, or you can locate a copy of these rules in the County Law Library in the County Courthouse The complete application submission can be reviewed at each of the respec- tive Municipal Clerk's Offices in the Townships of Branchburg, Bndgewa ter, Bernards and Warren in Somerset County; the Townships of Long 1 [ill and Chatham and the Boroughs of Florham Park and ( hatham in Morris PHOTO BY BIU. AllfN-NJ SPORT/ACTION County, the Townships of Livingston. West Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Bloom- Members of the volleyball contingent from Rutherford High School celebrate their North Jersey Interscholastic Conference/Colonial League-Division A title He, one which the Lady Bulldogs earned by field, Belleville and N'utley and Boroughs of Roseland and North ( aldwell going a near-perfect 13-1 in the leagueloop. in Essex County; the Township of Little Falls and City of Clifton in Passaic had 165 kills on 510 swings, with 54 aces and County, the Township of Lyndhurst and the Borough of North Arlington in By W. L. Bill Allen, Jr. a serving percentage of 98.9. Bergen County; or by appointment at the NJDEP Office in Trenton at |WN) NEW JERSEY SPORT/ACTION Pendleton, a 6-foot senior middle hit- T^-CHM during normal business hours ter and three-year starter is now a two-time RUTHERFORD — Following a season in First Team All-League selection. During the which the volleyball team from Rutherford team's 31 tussles this past season, Pendleton The NJDEP welcomes any comments and information that you may have High School went a healthv 26-5 overall, totaled a school record 102 blocks, to go concerning the application for the activities described herein Should you with a near-pjerfect 13-1 mark in conference along with 207 kills on 510 attempts, 38 aces wish to comment, please submit your comments in writing within M) days combat, six members of the I^ldy Bulldogs and a serving percentage of 94.7. after the Department publishes notice of the application in the DLP Bul- contingent have reaped some level of post- A 5-foot-8-inch junior outside hitter and season plaudits. another three-year starter and two-time First letin. However, written comments will continue to be accepted until the Deborah Hong, Sara Pendlelon and Team All-League pick, G. Hong had 160 NJDEP makes a decision on the application Comments cannot be accepted Grace Hong were all elected to the All-New kills on 551 swings, with 178 digs, two score by telephone. Please submit any comments you may have in writing along Jersey Interscholastic Conference/Colonial and three aces and a 93.6 serving percent- with a copy of this notice, to the Somerset, Morris, Essex, Passaic or Bergen league-Division A First Team by that con- age. ference's coaches conclave, while both Kwak, a 5-foot-8-inch senior setter and a County Section Chief at: Michelle Kwak and Alexandra Paskas were two-year starter, totaled 454 assists and 155 seleceted for the All-League second string digs, while Paskas, a 5-foot-7-inch sopho- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Samantha Polak was named to the All- more off-side hitter, had 134 digs and Polak, Land Use Regulation Program NJIC/Colonial A Honorable Mention list. a 5-foot-2-inch senior defensive specialist, In addition, D. Hong was voted First earned four varsity letters. P.O. Box 439 Team All-Bergen honors by the county's RHS tied Pascack Hills for the Colonial Trenton, New Jersey 08625 coaches cabinet, while Pendleton reaped A title at 13-1, prior to topping Dover, Attn: Section Chief Third Team All-Gounty status. A Mbot-4- Waldwick and Midland Park in the first inch senior outside hitter and a four-year three rounds of the NJSIAA Group 1 North starter, D. Hong was a unanimous First state playoffs as the section's second seed When the NJDEP has determined whether or not the application qualifies Team All-League pick for the third consecu- and then ending the season with a loss for an LOI under the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act Rules, NJDEP will tive season. to top-seeded Bogota in the North 1 title notify the Municipal Clerks of the final decision on the application. During the 2010 campaign, Hong totaled tussle. 226 digs and now holds the school record in that category with more than 600. She also E-mail [email protected] AtO THE LEADER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16,2010 THEATER & LOCAL Holiday dance held in Lyndhnrst Local happenings NORTH ARLINGTON — The North Arlington Knights of Columbus, Queen of Peace Council #3428, will offer a night of music and comedy as the council hosts an evening with Uncle Floyd Vivino, along with special guest Anthony Tabish. The show will take place at 6 p.m. on Jan. 8 at the council hall on Belmount Avenue and River Road. Tickets are $35, and include a buffet dinner and beer, wine and soda. Tickets can be purchased at the Queen of Peace Church rectory dur- ing regular hours or at the council's hall, Wednesday through Saturday after 4 p.m. Call 201-230-3428. LYNDHURST — Cervino Family Chiropractic is col- lecting toys for under-privileged children, which will be donated to St. Peters Home for Boys (ages 8-18) and the Jersey Battered Women's Shelter. Sports and music items are popular along with toiletries and gift certifi- cates. Anyone donating a new unwrapped toy or warm clothing will receive a certificate for an initial chiro- practic exam and X-rays, if necessary (value $295). Call 201-939-3330 for more information. Dr. Mario Cervino is located at 155 Park Ave., Suite 208, Lyndhurst. E-mail [email protected]. Please drop off donations any time before Dec. 23. RUTHERFORD — The Women's Republican Club of Rutherford meeting will be held Monday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the red room of Rutherford Borough Hall. Membership is open lo Rutherford women who are reg- istered Republican. Prospective members are welcome. PHOTO COURTESY OF NEW JERSEY MEADOWIANDS COMMISSION LYNDHURST - More than 100 seniors attended a Holiday Tea Dance at the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission's Meadowlands Envi- ronment Center Sunday, Dec. 5 The free event featured the music of the TR Touch Orchestra. i AGENCY j Providing All Types of insurance: Thomas Jefferson School students Business Insurance Personal Insurance • General Liability • Automobile * Commercial Property We are fluent • Homeowners • Restajrant Insurance in Polish, Russian • Motorcycle * Worker's Compensation & Spanish • Watercrofl meet with local veterans at assembly • Commercial Auto • Flood • Umbrella * Group Health Insurance • Life & Hearth Insurance SUBMITTED PHOTO NORTH ARLINGTON -The fourth and fifth graders at Thomas Jefferson School in North Arlington attended an excellent assembly in honor of Carpal Ttinnel Victim? Veterans Day. Don't give up The veterans shared their ex- periences, answered questions until you read this FREE REPORT and allowed the students to explore the memorabilia they about nonsurgical treatment. had on display. As a homework assignment the students were Dr. Robert Kelly asked to write down questions to ask the veterans. The ques- For 24-hour FRKE Recorded Message tions were outstanding and the veterans candidly answered Call 1.800.707.9584 each question. The veterans pictured from left to right are Jerry Quintero ...Your Complete (specialist), Anthony Baez (sergeant) and Harvey Apple- gate (VFW commander). The Payroll Service Since 1982 students pictured from left to right are Gabriela Alvarez and PAYBOU SERVICES "Accurate Payroll toe First Time, Every Time" David Kleiner (both grade four) and Tatiana Yared and Ryan Call Today for your Free Quotation Comacho (both grade five). 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Events in the local area Wanted any Junk Start your own LYNDHURST — Christmas is almost children whose parents use the food pailin Car or Truck business for (201)719-0477 upon us and the Woman's Club of with new toys or new clothes for Christinas, considered only $399 00 Lyndhurst is once again reaching out to Please help by sending your donation to the $150.00-$500 00 For more you. We are in need of money and gift cards Woman's Club of Lyndhurst r o Annette We Pick Up 7 Days information Bob's Handyman Service for Target, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, K-Mart Bortone, president, to 220 Kingsland Aw-.. Cash Pd./Tow Free Call Jim @ and any other store, so we can provide Lyndhurst, N.]. 07071. Please make checks 1-888-869-5865 (201)723-4926 Roof Repair • Brick Pointing • Window payable to the Woman's Club o| I.vncihurst. Caulking • Gutter Repair & Cleaning Let's join together to make this a jovous All Work Guaranteed holiday for all. Thank you in advance. RUTHERFORD — A pei feet hol- Over 18 years of experience Construction* °CN iday gift is a Christmas Carol "Singint; far? C Telegram." Choristers from the Rutherloid 201.966.1060 Kitchens * Bathrooms * Windowd s II Congregational Church will sing carols MH\ • ASPHALT • BRICK PAVERS • CONCRETE GUTTER $65.00 • Painting * Sheetrock 'Carpentry • Christmas songs on the front stoop (01 indoors if preferred) at the Rutherford Rocco Paolaul, Paul Paolaul, Jeff Paolazii CLEANING SPECIAL r Fully Insured ILk.#13VH0359410 Mykuurad 0 Free Estimate 1 home of your choosing for onl\ $10. One- LYNDHURST, NJ • (201) 635-0100 hundred percent of the funds raised will be donated to Familv Promise of Bergen County (formerly the Inter.ieligious Fellowship for the Homeless). Available dates are Dec. 18, 19, 20, 22 and 23. Call Carol Anderson at 201-438-4854 oi e-mail Careertutor@gmail. com. • Aggressive Commission For Superior Painting EMERALD ELECTRICAL . 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The Lyndhurst Public Library i Lunar eclipse, Dec. 20 community tp join in a continuous | titled "Connecting With Youf'.•" • The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission Unni The program is geared for those 50+ ; invites the public to an up-close view of the first total Oeaiwt old. The purpose is to get people to talk f. lunar eclipse in nearly three years at the commission's percent topics such as fears, aging, changing obstacles William D. McDowell Observatory, in DeKorte Park in Animal into opportunities, dealing with problems, Lyndhurst, on Monday, Dec. 20. The free, all ages pro- KncakeH optimistically and appreciating where you j gram begins at 1130 p.m. with an information session on drink), are in life. The next meeting will be ' eclipses. Visitors will have a chance to view the eclipse _wine), . Thursday, Dec. 16 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 1 and the night sky through the observatory's state-of-the hour consultation}, The X For more information, call 201-804-2478. art 20-inch-diameter telescope. The program will be mailbox rentalj, Wai canceled if skies are cloudy. The public should call 201- Mf Storage Continued from Page A6 SUPPORT THE TEA PARTY commission to develop the plan. Much has happened since then and the true story of the EnCap fiasco has not yet been TO THE EDITOR: told. Wood-Ridge (an yd il- ( andklales ,1c led — by getting 1 uould like to open lhis letter by saying, "Yes we can." I would like now to propose another plan that would give hi to I he ^utu-i. jtisl like tin polilii i.nis in Trenton and the 1 he Tea Party proved it on Election Day. It was a longtime our taxpayers a belter quality of life and alleviate many of (oining lor not listening about high property taxes. Social their problems. I would propose that the NJMC, along with llie timing lui disn iliiuion nl ihis material was slit k. Security and pensions. We must not stop until they are all the state, extend Route 17 through our meadows and build lhis litninn infill beioK IIK (Iniion) was designed to removed and younger people lake over. I think everyone a new railroad depot adjacent to the extension with a park- pi even I [lie opposing pal l\ in nit int .inning an\ t\ pc ol coi- should tune into The O'Reilly Factor." I am an indepen- ing lot. This would ease the traffic problems we arc facing IC( lidll (<) lll('s( l.lKcl (Is ,|1 M I Mill Mel lllos. dent who voted Republican because I am a senior and in all the local communities. I he amounl "I iihiiHv spntl loi tlio prodlH lion and homeowner. 1 would also like to prose that some type of industries be (Usiiihun..!. MI ili, M malenal- «as , onsid, i able. Wliele did Anch Bove considered there, so our citizens could find work during this nlone\ ionic lioni: Uhal is (lie rn|i!\ IS, iL^eli Vision Wood-Ridge this recession. 1 believe that anv new mass housing construc- 111, win, li paid Idi tin- manual \n,l w I i.n is iln i rial ion- tion should not be approved in our township. ship i" ( i.inii ihu.man I .uli. nx ( assid' in,) Conn, ilinan- We cannot rule out llie Xanadu project, which is located ,•1,(1 |os,pli DiM.IICd"- ROBOTIC GARBAGE PICKUP? ist down the road of our Meadowlands and certainly also Hie people ,,| Wood R,du, ,1 , ,|, sen, ilns n pc ol fleets our future. This suited out as a spoils and entertain- l^lim I pollli, kiML; TO THE EDITOR: ment project with a minor league baseball learn anchoring Averil L Genton A proposal was presented at the last council meeting by . Somehow this did not happen and what developed was Wood-Ridge Cotev Gallo, the borough administrator, to automate the mall. borough's garbage pit kup. 1 am a bit concerned about this I reiterate to improve the quality of life for our residents. proposal as presented. James M. Guida A THANK YOU FROM THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF For one, The Leader quoted him as saving that it will Former mayor of Lyndhurst take SI.5 million initially to automate. The taxpayers want LYNDHURST to know what initialh means. Does this imply the cost will go up? Due to the expense TO THE HM1OK: of this project, ii will probably have to be bonded, so that Merwin & Paolazzi file Woman s ( |,,1, ,,l 1 vndli usi |,,,s h, , „ ,.,]uni,( ,,,,._, means higher taxes. M&E INSURANCE AGENCY. INC. on a (I.nlv IJ.ISIS ,I di, I \ IKIIH, ., I ,,,,d I'.uii.i \]| ,,| ,]ie According to (iallo. $200,000 will be realized from a olSani/.ilions and ,. -id, i.is 1,.,'., !,, , ,, i, n .,, ,„ , |>nl reduction in workman's compensation by removing the Michael J. Merwin, Anthony L. Paolazzi lllls I h.lllksLMMM- I! i •, .ill (Mlldld ill. 'IIM I' , v laborers working on the current garbage trucks (the new 51H Stuyvcsant Ave. Lyndhurst \\ Illl llieil »ri!|. |i ,,, , ,,||r, I, d IIIOH • lli.ni _", I I,,; k, \s automated trucks require onh one operator instead of the and ll.nils Innuli rds MI ;,, .iniiU MI : lliundi,ds current three men i. 201-460-8400 "' doll.nsn, s,,m. ,,|, , . d. U, ,sp,,,,|!> wan ,.,,,k Now, you would think this is an opportunity to reduce Call for Your Quote Today! Sadowski sh, II l,,i !,,, !,„„! , oil, i iiMii i,,i i!,, ,,,,,. i|, ,,| the workforce at the DI'W. which would also reduce their N'ouinhei. plus ( Im I i,|. ,,l Monm ( , i s, , ( ]„!, budget substantial — implies lower taxes. Providing Insurance Protection For: \.\kl" and ili, M, .,,1, .v.lands R, .,!:• ,„ ,|,, p, , ,„,.,' The proposal ignores die additional savings and simply Auto. Home, Life, Health, Business, Bonds And ol i,nils, .,! ),, i. .;,!, , i- shifts these woi ker\ (and their cost) from garbage pickup Annette Bortone to tree trimming. We need t<> know how this shift will affect the savings in woi kman's i ompensation when these workers Piesident will be climbing tiees and working with those nasty, loud Lyndhurst Woman 5 Club wood t hippers dial i hew up pieces of wood. Medical Directory We should all support cost-saving measures. But, when THANKS FOR LETTING US CANVAS potential savings do not reduce taxes, then we as taxpayers To advertise in this section, please call 201-438-8700 should be c one ei ued. In these troubled times, shifting costs TO THE EDITOR: and raising taxes is nm die answer. I he \lllrll, ,,,i I ( j I', si I ;M I .. i,, 11,,.. ., ,.L( ^.^ [ |(j ( Helen Nicpon JOSEPH TELLA, DMD IO 111.Illk 111,' |M|1O«|| |,,I .iliou.n. ,,s I,, , .,,,, „ i,,i ,^ U ;i||| Rutherford Gentle Dental Care for the Entire Family Now Available Orthodontic Services III,'ill- I'ei kins 1 an,K K, ,(.i i; i,,. Mi I',,.,, Is. si.mi mi. Provided by Dr. John Om DDS ShopRn, ol 1 \ iidliin si an,! Si,,j, s Mi, ,j, ,,, THANK YOU We WOllld I1 , like I _|||.. l|;,. ,, ,,; NJ Spec. Lie. No. 5252 TO THE EDITOR: For ALL dental needs visit dlllillH 111. | d ,,l I I, , J.s ' , \,n. 7. and il,? r,,i,i,,',||,'d Brittany Ferreira's fami would like to acknowledge and our modern, updated office at snppoll ol U'Ki.n, pi,plains thank all who ha\e and t n iiiuie t<> support us during this 197 Ridge Rd., North Arlington 201-998-2821 difficult lime-. American Legion Post 139 A special heait-telt thank you to Tony Yallo from the "Whitenteeth in 45 minutes with Zoom Whjtenjng"] t/ndhurst I.vndhurst Youth So< eei lub and all the volunteers who put in so much effort, t king time away from their own RUTHERFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL: PUT BRAKES families, to oigani/e the enefit dinner held Oct. 15 at the San Carlo, and to make th e night such a memorable one. ON SPENDING To everyone who attend and/or made donations, d the dinner, tan lund-raisers, Turning Age 65? TO THE EDIIOR; ing support. e thank you for your overwhelm- Dnll'l blilld MUM i uiii. ulnm . From the bottom ol on hearts, we thank von all for your ' \J.. IIM N .>| !|,r Call for your taxpawiv Ruiheiimd (us I ;: ,, ••! l.iiniln uitl, prayers, well wishes, gen rosity and lor showing Brittany childicii l>el Put [lie ln.ikcs on spending \ i,r ,, ,|U( ,,(||| |s llr).rir(| with the hundreds ol garbage trucks that used our roads, not a lax nn i case. and the threat of New Yen k garbage < oming into oui town- Dr. Jadwiga Warwas ship, we decided in the late 1990s to stop this process and demanded a new redevelopment plan. Rutherford The NJMC together with the ea< h ol the- mimic ipalities that were affected b\ this, devised a plan tor a golf course in the meadows. EnCap was subsequently chosen by the I THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16,2010 THEtEADER A13 Finding the homelandjL TURKEY By Andrew Segodin REPORTER MOONACfflE — This week, in our Poo* OriMki stMlrtiM hi IMM. MH effort to learn about local Turkish influ- #wttt» flutharferd. Htm UiNfl) •u body irttatt. Wi wn tart u4 toto ence, we find ourselves in a place we'd leasl lotion, My c«ri HIM, MMM mftcti, expect: a pizzeria in Moonachie, owned by a North Arlington resident. ikiniw IM MMttleur, facial em. IMI, As strange as it seems, it's all the more so •totforaiit. ||| MR U* nttm Hktf Itiml to owner Hazar Karacay, who, prior to open- ing Amain Pizzeria in Carlstadt six years ago, never had any interest in owning a restaurant. Over the past few weeks. Karacav has moved to a larger space on Moonachie Avenue and hopes to integrate more of his personal background and culture while maintaining his old customers and altracl- ing new ones. Karacay's family background is not unlike that' of many other local Turkish families. Born to Azerbaijani parents, Karacay and Tiuvw with ms Qround roa> sworid;; his family lived in Istanbul until moving to without leovina the comfort of lhei_ Newark in 1963 when he was 18. lands. This is me third port of a nw* e series in The i*ooW. ' "My father was a colonel," Karacay explains. "He knew things in Middle East weren't going lo be good. We left for me — es, pasia dishes. I'm open to making the to give me a better life." menu more Mediterranean with (the larger What Karacay refers to is the military spare)," unrest in Turkey during the early 1960s lhe move lo the larger space was an Many families in the area emigrated in Lhe ordeal in itself. Family, friends and employ- late 1950s and early 1960s in an elforl (o ITS volunteered their services to help dean find a better life and settled in places like out the new space and move Amalti's cook- Newark and Brooklyn. What our area has ing equipment in — a tiving time that took seen in recent years is not so much a wave a month. Even after the move, family and of Turkish immigrants — but a wave of friends slop bv, chat with Karacay, and will second-generation Turks moving out of the deliver an order on their way out. WHERE WHEN cities their families settled in and into the "I'll never go down because these people Pooty Organics is located at 6 Franklin Poofy Organics is open Tuesday through suburbs. don't want me lo go down. We're like fam- "My family was the first in our old neigh- ily. They call me Papa." Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday Place in Rutherford. We can also be found borhood to move to Lyndhursl," recalls Sure enough, on cue, a friend ofKaracav's xiHrw at www.poofyoro8nhs.com. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Karacay. "Then other people followed. comes in and greets him calling him "Papa." After that, I was the first to move to North The restaurant has taken on more of its Illliy Pooty Organics has been selling the best products online for four years, Arlington, then peopled followed. People owner's personality. Karacay often puts in stick together." 17 hour days, staving in his office and tak- will I and now it has opened its first storefront location in Rutherford. All of our People sticking together is a big reason ing orders well into the night — a pillow in products are homemade and fresh. We do not add harsh chemical preservatives, parabens, why Amalfi is the place it is today. After his office just in case. Along with his work fragrances, suKates or artificial colors. Products are safe for our world, children, pets and spending 38 years working in Manhattan ethic, the restaurant hopes to bring in new expectant mothers. With Poofy Organics, you're not just buying our products, you're buying — first as a coffee boy and then manager customers bv Utilizing Karacay's heritage. at Merrill Lynch — Karacay found himself peace of mind. We offer an array of customized products using the ingredients of your choice "We have a big party room now with a in position to open a restaurant. Due to lhe hard wood floor," says Karacay. "Maybe and many of our products are vegan. Owners Kristina Gagliardi-Wilson and Nella Gagliardi small size of his original location. Karacay a Turkish I-adies Night or Turkish Music (pictured) offer products that have been praised for being healthy and affordable. We uphold decided that pizza, gyros, pasta dishes, and Night — whatever people want. Whatever the highest standards. When Nella was diagnosed with breast cancer, we sought out safe, subs were a good way to start out. will bring them in." organic products. But they were too expensive. So we started to make our own. "Because we were all under the Ottoman Amalfi's is located at 110 Moonachie Ave. Empire at one time, Turkish culture, in Moonachie. For more information, call — Information provided by business Turkish food — it's a little French, a link- 201-935-0003. — Call us at 201-438-8600 or visit www.pootyorgtnlcs.com— Greek, Italian, Arab — it's a mix. 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That's good MI for al of m YOUR PANDORA PURCHASE OF $100.* •GOOD WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER. Savingi for our cuitomen. PAN D6RA" STORE GARDEN STATE PLAZA • PARAMUS www.pssg.com/biU 201.845.5663 PSEG W, maMr Mngs aw* for jmi. \ AM THEIEADES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16,2010 ShopRite: $2.3M sale moves forward in Rutherford's West End Continued from PagPooe AA11 have allowed high-densithi<»H-H,.n«iryv housing to hear about the sale, thoiurthough diHuhnrm^hu^e borough hat nou ide a whe_• n tth. e and• a possibln.ie public-privatL.U : e part.- at the old ShopRite site. he said details are still being kept affordable-housing issue will be nership to improve the commu- In total, the property would secret. He has heard that the exist- resolved. A bill that would provide nity, he added. "It would be wise surprise to some local residents, have held 70 units, with 18 of ing building will more than likely especially since the Rutherford some answers is making its way for us to invest in building up the them designated affordable hous- be turned into several shops. A through the state Assembly but West End, not just for the people Borough Council formally includ- ing. chain grocery store, the mayor ed the old ShopRite property in then the legislation needs to face in the area but for the whole com- At the time, many council mem- said, would not fit in the rather legal hurdles and eventually be munity," Hipp concluded. its affordable-housing plan in late bers objected to the vote, even small location. 2008. Citing regulations imposed reconciled with the state Sejiate For Birdsall, she's just happy though they reluctantly approved As far as affordable housing? to finally see some movement on by the Council on Affordable it, saying that their hands were The answer is we don't have an Housing, the state agency that "How this wraps up I have no the property. "Whatever goes in tied with the so-called Draconian answer yet," Hipp said. idea," Hipp conceded. there," she said, "it's better than offers low- and middle-income measures from the state. The sale does not "preclude families a chance to live in various The mayor said the sale of the having that big empty store." using that lot or adjacent lot for building itself will not change communities, the borough coun- Mayor chimes in a major redevelopment," he said. cil approved a plan that would everything. 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Congrats! SUBMITTED PHOTO MUDGEWATER — Daiidra Shoughneuy and Christopher Bachler were married June 25,2010, at St. Josh's Church in Millstone. The bride is the daughter of Katharine and Kevin Shoughnessy of HilUborough. The groom is the son of Hedwig Bachler and the late Harry J. Bachler of North Arlington. The bride was attended by Rebecca Hancock and Jessica Bachler (sister of the groom). The groom was attended by Michael Trillo and Marc Metzinger. The recep- tion was held at the Somerset Hills Hotel in Basking Ridge. The bride graduated with a masters in deaf education and Spanish from TCNJ and teaches Spanish for the Basking Ridge school system. The groom graduated from TCNJ and earned a MBA.from Rutgers University, Camden, and is em- ployed as an account manager for Eclipse Marketing Ser- vices in Morristown. SUBMITTED PHOTO CARLSTADT - Ralph and Nell LaTeita of Carlsladt celebrated their 50th The bride and groom honeymooned in Riviera Maya, Mex- wedding anniversary Aug. 7, 2010. Tney celebrated with family and friends ico, and now reside in Bridgewater. at Redd's Restaurant. Welcome Gina& Charlotte Elizabeth Anthony Ersalesi! to wed! SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTO HAWTHORNE -. Brian and Jen- NORTH ARLINGTON - Mr nifer Ersalesi of Hawthorne, for- and Mrs. Jose Cunha are proud merly of Rutherford, are happy to to announce the engagement of announce the birth of their sec- their daughter, Gina Marie, to ond child, Charlotte Elizabeth Er- Anthony Signorelli, son of An- salesi. Charlotte joins big brother thony and JoAnn Signorelli of Henrv Daniel Ersalesi. Charlotte Long Island, NY. 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They jump and scatter, sometimes in suddenly grow taller and taller and taller, ballet by Peter Ilyitch Tschaikovsky, is still a an unorganized, almost disjointed manner The Christmas tree scales the heights of the thrilling experience some 56 years after it — and yet, the movements perfectly capture David H. Koch Theater (still impressive, no first premiered. The New York City Ballet, the fleeting craziness of youth. The stately matter how many times you've seen it). Mice 'How to Train which offers the two-hour production have grown to the size of people, and through Jan. 2, puts on a show that is the Nutcracker is no longer a hand- high on spectacle and wonderment. It held present, but a little boy, ready to Your Dragon' truly caters to both children and adults. stand at attention. Barbara Karinska's costumes still The second act of the piece shows impress, while Rouben Ter-Arutunian's Marie's enjoyment in this other world sets are still magical. of fancy angels and delicious sweets. On the night I saw the show (open- It's A trip to Wonderland, a stop-over at ing night on Nov. 26), Jenifer Ringer Willy Wonka's, a visit to Coraline's other was a smoothly alluring Sugarplum world, a layover in the l-and of Misfit Fairy. With almost effortless skill she Toys (you can see "The Nutcracker" has honored Balanchine's vision, offer- bad a tremendous influence). Along ing a balancing act between dreamy the way, Balanchine keeps the dancers undulations and precise balletic tim- bobbing along, with their movements ing. Her cavalier, Jared Angle, matched timed to Tschaikovsky's iconic score. her movements with a symbiotic sense It's cliche to say that both children of place and movement. 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Ctose to shop- WE WANT TO BE YOUR REALTOR and game rooms, puttng green, land- ping, school & NY bus. AO#-1C41269 scaping. PricBd from the low-$400's to the low $600's. AD#-2008055 $179,900 RUTHERFORD $246\0O0 RUTHERFORD $699,900 PASSAIC $8?5,0OD RUTHERFORD $19flOD RUTHERFORD $134,900 NUTLEY $22*000 RUTHERFORD $299,900 DRY CLEANWG BUSINESS GREAT STARTER TOTALLY RENOVATED WDUSTRIAL BULDWG BUSHESS OPPORTUNITY FRST FLOOR CO-OP STARTER HOME AFFORDABLE business Busy Wain This 2 BR colonial BR 3 Bath colonial features The 3.500 sf bulking on half acre was Na11 and har salon n busy downtown This 1 BR unit oss from large condo updating but has loas of pote n eat-in kit tit center island, previously used a construction yard. 2 area. 8 stations, 3 shampoo sinks, Freshly painted w/ new kit 4 bath lot. Located wilful sire o NY bus. Near NY bus. 1 dog or cat OK Many everything. 7 nmerciai accounts, Newer some window H deck, mground pool, 3 s-af overhead doors, extra office space n 1 pedicure, 1 manicure, wax room, town. Featue; upgrade* AD#-1028794 updaiinigr , Lbut good v account. Cpmpletely nace. Oversize 1 car basement plus 2 BR apt. on 2nd floor kitchette area, Ig storage room, bath- ad Cai equipt with modern equiptment. Call roof Call for privati y upgrades. Walk to bus. Call for details'.'. AD#-1026778 •oom, extra storage in basemenl. 1014557 s affordable 344591 today"'. ADH-1G46S52 school, f i.AD*-1325&43 Washer A other equtptment included. AD#-1023546 RUTHERFORD $750,000 RUTHERFORD $439,000 RUTHERFORD $796,000 RUTHERFORD $485,000 RUTHERFORD $339,000 WEST NEW YORK $279,900 NORTH BERGEN 5250,000 NUTLEY $149400 MIXED USE BULDHG MOVE RIGHT M RETAL STORES LOVELY HOME - DEEP LOT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BEAUTFUL CO-OP GREAT VEW ^ ARBOR HOIS This buildng consists of 2 retail stores This tastefully updated 3 BR colonial This property consists of 5 stoies on This 4 BR 1.5 both true Rutherford This buildng which consists of a large Very large 2 BR 2 bath unit with new E 8L00MFELD $285,000 BELLEVLLE $119,900 RIDGEFELDPARK $415,000 RUTHERFORD 099,000 RUTHERFORD $471000 LYNDHURST $324^00 RUTHERFORO $575^00 RUTHERFORD $195,fX0 HALCYON PARK DISTRICT SUNNY 1BR CO-OP iREAThOuSF ON LARGE LOT 0UCT DEAD-END COLONIAL LARGE COLONIAL DEEP LOT BEAUTIFUL RENOVATED HOME 1ST FLOOR CONO0 1 ( This 'J &>• : rj.il - n-,rt>e -S3iijres enc front The 1 BR ground floor unit is locatec This 4 BR : bath colonial beasts nice This Charming 4 BR 1 5 cath home 5 BRs, 2 baths en beautiful trwlined This 2-3 BR 1.5 bath colon' ilis situat- "his large -irsR colonial wrtti 3 full baths Beautifully ascoraied 1 BR LR, DR 4 eat-.n kit plus family room porch. Lfc w FPI DR. mod k>', 2 BRs, in the Aibor Hills complex. Pool an; is located atjhe end of a quiet dead- street 1st floor teaturas lealsd porcn. ed on a deep 150' lot. Fee'urescen- and " 'all ca:-s features mod kit *. RutheHord Manor unit Features dan A bath on 1st ana BRS sitting area or 1st ficor, large fenced in yard with r hardwood floors, fireplace 4 modern eet- tral a/c, Ian nm Kant »anna :auit«5, fnished attic ano case- gleammj hardwood floor, new bath- on 2nd fi 13•>£ ^ bat*- HvJwcoo abeve ground pool, driveway. Near p r parking Near NY bus. Park-like set porch, gle ming hardwocd floors, n 2nd NYC bus and tram. ADK-1C25835 c->1 pcol ana room sink & floor, ass.jnei parmnj, floes, re.ver TI.Q. lanes'] va d Nea NVC, bus AC* 1039654 everttrir^ teller M* cay $?,5tfL ;iosng tug. 1 cat OK. AD#-1C3851O securrtysy . Very private yard Short floor 4 BR on 3rd Central a:. finisfiad Nv cus. train coin-op laundry. Short walk to NY ; costs. AD«-'-:?S9&C walk tc bus& scrip's AD" 104C229 baw.lgyard AO*-1000013 C:71 $372,000 RUTHERFORD $119,900 RUTHERFORD X&J00D CARLSTADT $329,000 WOOD-RIDGE $216,999 WONDERFUL COLONIAL FANTASTIC COLONIAL CORNER CO-OP 2 FAMILY WITH DEEP LOT CUSTOM RAISED RANCH GREAT 2 FAMILY 1ST FLOOR CONDO BR :a a 87 x Thi ely 1 BR 2nd Hot This 2 family with 1 BR BR 3 tat ituated This 2 fam wth 1 BR m 1st apt and This updatod 1 BRunrt is«nades»- kitchen upgraded electric, nawei ss gleammg hardweed floors, nici eature 1st flo m a quiet cul-de-i on a beautrful treelned street on on a 46 * 155 lot Feature Ma/Ole 3 Bfis ucsatirs features, cpen fror.t able well maintained complexp . Perggo water heater, newer roof, a large iaijt lul backyard with kitchen and newer balh. Laundry & x 16G lot. Features Rose hardw and hardwood floors, 2 car attached por:h,neA kit on 1st floe, separat floorf s m kitchen, hardwoohdd floorfl s and a 1 =ar garage Located in a 1 c..'. "lot tub, patio patic is right behmo unit 1 dog or floors & fam rm with wood-bur garage, central a'c, large eat-n kitch- utils, central a/c and more Locate under :arpets in Lfi & BR Washer/ residential area near everytNng • -:' septic & electri cat OK. Near park 4 NY bus AD#- stove in 1st unit Finished bas- en, Jacuzzi bath 8 more. Located nee/eve^friing1' AC-1C43995 dryer in unit, reserved parking. Pats 1O321C5 mg AL.H-1041044 1041047 garag neer everylhng. ADH-1028615 OK. AD#-1O41271 RUTHERFORD $799^)00 RUTHERFORD $729#M RUTHERFORD $559,900 RUTHERFWH) S449J1O0 RUTHERFORD $319JM0 RUTHERFORD $379fl» FUU.V RENTED MUITIF1I IY KAUTffUL EXPANDED RANCH YOUNG CENTER HALL COLONIAL GRAND CENTER HALL COLONIAL WONDERFUL HOME GREAT HOME!! ^^^ QUJJNG ALL COMMUTERS LOVELY COLONIAL This legal 2 *am has 4 register many c and is fully rented Units are m good in the prestigious W'jntcla* Heights ."• . baths on quiet street is located o is on a great street Extra large eat- ntertainmg. Features condo is only a short walk to tran and updi 'imshed basement, 1 year condition. Good income NeJW elec- section Situated :n 1 24 acres icil w/granrte counters & Features lar n kit, LR w/ FPL, Formal DR. FR. fin NY bus rs al your front door. Appro- olold roof. 2 car garage and more. ; 1 3rch, 1st floor fam- trie. Near everything. oday for Features large 'ooms, 2 fireplaces -..: j MBR w' vaulted ceil tertops, 1st fl FR w< FP . MasK base w/ home theater 8 office, cent 130CSI 3 learning hardwood floors. "Convenientl- y located near every- 1 over loo king heated It'-iW AL » 10JJ3: : Skylights v\< ;n closets, hardwoo with Jacuzzi tub, hardwoo ngrcund pool, c stainless appliances & cheriy cabi- thrg". AD#-104S811 much i j. This ighoul, Ig basement & s s throughout. 2 car oarage oak floors ant nets in kit Don't miss this one AD#- '' AD#-1012495 1026205 RUTHERFORD $489,000 RUTHERFORD $336,000 RUTHERFORD $199,900 RUTHERFORD $320,000 JERSEY CRY $649,000 WALLMGTON $470000 RUTHERFORD $336,000 RUTHERFORD $137,000 RIDGE RO DEEP LOT 2 BEDROOM HASTWGS ATTENTION BOATERS 6 FAMLY LIGHT WDUSTRIAL LOVELY HOME 1ST FLOOR CO-OP This lovely 4 Bfl 1.5 bath home needs This 3 BR colonial needs some This : &P :uplex Hastngs Vittageunrt This 3BR 1.5 bath cerca 1959 center Location, location, location. This This former machne shop has drive- Thrs 3 BR, 1 5 bath colonial with fin- Why rant w n you can own this a new kitchen bul it's a great value updating but it's situated on a 1451 needs i me Tl_C. It is located in a hall waterfront colonial has repar- Lbuildin g with 6 2BR apts is located way from 2 streets 6 72• C sf Buildr'g ished basement and 2 ca/ detache'ld( affordabl" "*•'e• '1 BR uniit In park-likk e set- at this price. Features 1st floor family deep lot on a quiet residential street p^k •*.-settngnear NY bus. school lan rights Features Ig living room 1 block from Cnsl Hospital, 5 mm- is expandable. Zoned light industry garage has an updated kitchen, 1st ting. Short walk to NY bus. 1 dog room, LH w/FPL large DR. hardwood Located near bus, school and park .in? LU- Nice size rooms. AD#- w/ FPI. updated kitchen, hardwood utesfrom Lincoln Tunnel Separate Call fc-detaitf ADn-1001740 Moor study and fenced-m backyard or 1 cat OK. Cat! for detail*'. ADI- floors throughout, newer windows. Call for details11 AD«-1325462 254'!'« floors, updated electric Conveniently freshly painted exterior, 2 car garage. located. Short walk to school. AD#- 1001442 AD#-1C256&3 2916672 Rental Corner Call us -We have many more! ' ulfe HUTHERFORO 1 BR M fumfcjrwd, nm NY but t > sssu»'sa;Tas r im RUTHERFORD $1,095,000 JERSEY CITY G99£00 RUTHERFORD $214,900 RUTHERFORD $399,000 NUTLEY i MAGNMAGNFKENTHOMf BENT HOME WESTERN SLOPE SECTION FIRST FUX» COM" LAflSE C0L0HU1. (WAT HOME EOTTKmoWOM'ilSTT,; gas S8rs^^is-i at^^s*.s 2!,«« Bams F>uav>i large -oomi. fnisnea basmml. sepsanut*. I 2 sor.i j ,s utally updatM. Het*i«h«l "uparound poich, rm »nyl sidng. """ '" 'J™" ™'• f'"™" """ OUFItLO 2 SB., rm,U «iS 3f™p«c«.aoumi«Monn.niM«BR paitag spacss is only 3 bkx*s liom Itos ,im f,«M, p*led. Short »•* a new« tool, IrepBce, ImshM alK, iMmom ii,™7«».'iii,™ *— soM. batwiy.canuaiar.Sca/gaiageS NYC trarsfl. AD»'010675 lo Nv bus H/HW rckidod in makil afront 4 back starcase, deep W and wnti caif>e0«ai cwltigs hadwcwl flows <»WII'2"«.1llteor.nw,M BO much more. Sfluattw on. ovw 5acre fye CailtodaV AD#-2961B67 mucJimore. Wakto bus,trar.down- and mor» Near Ttarsportation. shop- ^Smri\^t1M ' lot new svarythng. AD*-?915M9 LOVELY COLONIAL MHTCM.0m«l2FAMl»'"" "'' "^ RffAH BUSMEB C0MMUTWS CfilGHT This 4 BR 1.5 bath colonial is a true M«it condttion 2 family wrth 2 BHs m 'i,eai oppodunrty tp own your own This 1 bodrpom Orient Mane Rutherford home. Features beautiful •achapt 1st lkx»lMui«! hardwood Dusnas'• onO •«<*«'"«*•" *• ooly a short walk to IMV trai chestnut trim, pocket doors, hard- floors. ne». Kit w/gramt. counters shop ,„ heart ol Rutherford. 2 bay. downtown. NY bus at door Fealura. wood floors, anc porch, parlor, fre newer talh era lioor has nawur .,! . lire S 2 ml room>. Parking for central a/c, elevator, 1 car garag.. ptace, walk-up attic, 2 car garage & 4Dath Beaulrfully fr base, nice yard Hears t stablfshed 40 year AD#- Call for details and private appolni- m«rrl.AD#-1028609 more. Short walk to everything:'. AD#- with above ground pool & Many 1023616 "'""' ''" ' ' "' grades Apt 1Q242S3