September 2013 the Gazette Newspaper - PAGE 1
September 2013 The Gazette Newspaper - PAGE 1
Newspaper for Carlstadt • E. Rutherford • Hasbrouck Heights • Little Ferry • Lodi • Moonachie • Rutherford • Teterboro • Wood-Ridge Published Monthly. Issued the fi rst week of the month. Distributed via U.S. Postal Service and available at select locations. Every issue is FREE online in PDF format at: www.The-Gazette-Newspaper.com RSS feed available. VOL. 10, No. 9 September 2013
There may be a million points of light, but this one rekindled the hearts of a community. See story on pages 17-19. Rebirth Postal Patron
Community Library Back to Hurricane Sports ERPD National Calendar Events School Preparedness Action Tour Night Out Pages 2-9 Pages 10-11 Pages 12-13 Page 14 Pages 21-23 Page 34 Page 35 PAGE 2 - The Gazette Newspaper September 2013
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Send resume to [email protected] 4 BR, 2 Baths • $329,000 3 BR, 2 Baths • $309,000 September 2013 The Gazette Newspaper - PAGE 5 Rutherford Hosts 38th HH Garden Club Call for Artists LODI 24 HOUR LAUNDROMAT Annual Labor Day Meets Sept. 19 Antique and Craft Fair – Art in the Laundry & Dry Cleaning The HH Garden Club will September 2nd Pick-up/Delivery Service Available be meeting on Thursday, Sep- Park 2013 tember 19, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Very Clean • Well Lit • 24-hour Security For 38 years, Rutherford The 49th Annual Bergen has been hosting a very special The Club meets on the 32 Washers • 32 Dryers • TV • Self-service County Art in the Park Show third Thursday of the month, street fair, featuring antique and Concert is scheduled for 195 Rt. 46 West • Lodi except December, July and and collectible dealers and Saturday, October 12, 2013, August. The meetings are held 973-365-0101 • 201-354-8426 craft vendors from all over the from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at Van in The Large Conference Room [email protected] east coast. Saun County Park, Paramus. This year visitors can ex- of The Library located on the It will be held in Lot 4, area pect to fi nd over 250 vendors second fl oor of the Borough F. The rain date is Sunday, lining the streets, parks and Hall at 320 Boulevard. October 13. plazas throughout the down- Membership is open to all Barakat Family Market It is a free show sponsored town area. Hasbrouck Heights residents 111 Moonachie Road, Moonachie • 201-440-5070 by the Bergen County Depart- Local restaurants will be and the surrounding towns. Across from Segovia Restaurant • Plenty of parking • Family owned and operated ment of Parks, Division of Open 7 days: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Major credit cards accepted out in force, along with some There is ample parking with Cultural and Historic Affairs. Fresh Italian Bread Fresh Fruits & Vegetables of the area’s non-profi t groups lots on the side of the Borough Approximately 100 adult Deli Counter • Sandwiches that are planning food-related Hall and across the street on From Brooklyn Daily visual artists will be featured in Boars Head Cold Cuts fund raising – all doing their Central Avenue. this exhibition representing an Check Out Our Milk • Eggs • Juice part to make sure that festival This spring they started exciting wide scope of artistic Good Food • Good Prices goers can keep up their energy a new program called, “The Daily Specials diversity found within northern ALWAYS FRESH! throughout the day. Other area Garden of the Season Con- New Jersey. This juried show non-profi ts will have booths to test.” The only requirement is judged in fi ve categories with provide information, engage is that your garden must be a cash prizes in each: Acrylics/ in fundraising, and recruit home garden. The volunteers Oils; Drawings/Prints/Pastels; Zach Orden, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. volunteers. went around HH and voted on All Phases of Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry Mixed Media; Watercolors; The Street Fair runs from gardens that were thought to and Photography (Digital & 513 Boulevard 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Musical en- be unique. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Traditional). First Place/$150; tertainment will be held at the Mr. David Jackson was 201-393-0022 2nd Place/$125; 3rd Place/$75 Hutzel Memorial Band Shell chosen as the fi rst recipient of 4 Bergen Street and Best in Show: $500. in Rutherford’s Lincoln Park this program. His garden was Westwood, NJ A special jazz performance starting at 11 a.m. (including chosen for its variety, color and 201-664-8884 will be presented by The Loren String Theory; The Rum Run- design. Mr. Jackson received a Cell: 201-739-9878 Daniels Quartet from 12:30 ners; and The Kootz Band). plaque to display in his garden INVISALIGN CERTIFIED E-Mail:[email protected] p.m. to 3 p.m. with breaks. Other music will be held at for the season. He will be Loren’s professional experi- the corner of Park Avenue and attending the September meet- ence as a jazz pianist/vocalist Ridge Road, on the lawn of the ing to explain his gardening spans over 25 years. The Loren Presbyterian Church (including methods. Daniels Quartet consists of Jerry's Barber Shop performances by Lise Avery Throughout the year the Loren Daniels - piano, Mike (host of WFDU radio’s show Club has very interesting 460 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights Richmond - bass, Jonathon Anything Goes) and Grupo speakers who offer their advice Peretz - drums and Jackie Jones 201-288-5948 Yuri Jazz (featuring the music on different gardening subjects - vocals. of Yuri Turchyn). with questions and answers to 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. For more information or The Art Association of follow. if you are a visual artist and Tuesday -- Friday Rutherford members will be Of course the Garden Club would like to exhibit your Walk-ins welcome selling their paintings on the is still involved with the Bou- work, please 201-336-7292. lawn of the Borough Hall. levard in Bloom project which Registrations are due by Oc- Political candidates for lo- has received many compli- tober 3, 2013. Registrations cal and state elections will be ments from the townspeople. are accepted on a fi rst come, there to meet the public and The Chamber of Com- Planning on Buying or Selling Real Estate? fi rst serve basis; the show has answer questions. There will merce, Garden Club, DPW, a tendency to fi ll up fast. ### What's your property worth in today's market? also be a Blood Mobile at the Merchants and all the vol- Call Robert for a complimentary market analysis! event, to serve anyone who unteers who water and weed SOLD: Hasbrouck Hgts, 1 Fam., $415,000 wishes to donate blood that day. help make this project a great SOLD: Lodi, 2 Family, $435,000 Everyone is invited to join success. in this fun day, which last year Currently they are work- Specializing in Commercial, Residential, attracted over 35,000 people. ing on a web site for people to Multi-family and Short-Sales Robert Giammona A few spaces are still avail- access information about the C 201-575-5740 Prudential MERENDINO REALTY O 201-288-4222 236 Blvd., Hasbrouck Heights able for antique, craft and Garden Club. www.NJHomesProperties.com Each offi ce is independently owned and operated. non-profi t vendors. Call 201- Join them in September to 321-2756 for information and learn more. Refreshments will Remember to Fly Your applications. ### be served at 6:30 p.m. For fur- Flag September 11th You can easily learn to play music at the ther information contact Judy September 11th at 201-288-2615. ### Chip Dee Academy of Music RECYCLE Remembrance Learn at your own speed September Flower Services Aster Guitar • Piano • Drums • Strings • Horns INSURANCE • Hasbrouck Heights will hold a short service at Young or old 7 p.m. on September 11, at Auto•Home the Firemen’s 9-11 Memo- We make it easy to have fun! Business rial at The Circle. • Moonachie will hold FREE Review a service on September 11, FREE Quote Low Rush Minimum Service at 6:30 p.m. at the Memo- “Our policies come with a helpful agent” Orders Available rial located at Borough Weiner-Ludwig Inc. Hall. Rain or shine. Wealth Creation & Embroidery • Awards Protection Strategies, LLC • Wood-Ridge is con- Uniforms • Polos 237 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights ducting a ceremony at 195 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights www.weiner-ludwig.com Promotional Items • Etc. Veterans Memorial Park 201-288-8245 • chipdeeacamenyofmusic.com 201-288-9044 973-614-0015 located on Valley Boule- Family owned and operated 116 S. Main Street, Lodi, NJ vard on September 11, at Robert C. H. Weiner, President www.JDMassociatesinc.com 8 p.m. ### First Lesson FREE Serving the community for over 50 years PAGE 6 - The Gazette Newspaper September 2013 LF Safari & Pontoon Boat Art Association Saint Margaret of Soup and Tour of of Rutherford Cortona Parish Sandwich Social Fireworks September Meeting Family Picnic The VFW Little Ferry La- Meadowlands The Art Association of Little Ferry will hold a Sa- Saint Margaret of Cortona dies' Auxiliary to Post 809 will Rutherford will hold their fari themed Family Fun Day on The Woman’s Club of Carl- Roman Catholic Church in sponsor a Soup and Sandwich monthly meeting on Thurs- Saturday, September 21, 2013, stadt, Inc., invites you to enjoy Little Ferry is celebrating the Social on Monday, October day, September 12, 2013, at at Lakeview Field. a guided pontoon boat tour of close of 100 years with a Par- 21, 2013, starting at 11:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. at the Tamblyn Civic A fl ea market will be held New Jersey Meadowlands on ish Family Picnic. The Parish at the Post Home, 100 Main Center, 30 Woodland Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; rides, Saturday, September 21, 2013, Social Life Committee has Street, Little Ferry. Rutherford, NJ. petting zoo, food, family fun from 5 – 7 p.m. A donation of scheduled the picnic for Satur- Various soups will be made There is a guest artist at and games from 1 p.m. to 5 $15 is suggested. day, September 7, 2013, from by members of the Auxiliary. each meeting, who performs a p.m. The event continues at The tour will be provided 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ticket donation is $10 pp. Call demonstration of their art for 6:30 with musical entertaiment by the New Jersey Meadow- Tickets are $10 and chil- Adele at 201-641-2298 or Diane our members. and ends with fi reworks. Free lands Commission. The NJMC dren under 12 free. Tickets at 201-440-6678. A prize will The Art Association is admission for all Little Ferry operates a fleet of pontoon must be ordered in advance. For be awarded for the most patri- open to all artists, amateur residents. Non-residents, $25 boats, staffed by experts on tickets or information, please otic ensemble. Join them for a and professional. Members are entry fee per family. Rain Date the natural and human history call Ellie at 201-641-0883. ### fun afternoon. ### is Sunday, September 22. Event of the region and certifi ed in presented with the opportunity sponsored by the Little Ferry boating through programs by to meet with fellow artists and Recreation Committee. ### the U.S. Coast Guard and the fi nd out about opportunities for Harvest Moon Harvest Moon State of New Jersey. showing their artwork in vari- Pontoon boats are a lei- ous venues. Charity Ball The September full moon appears on Thursday, Sep- surely way to experience the For further information The 3rd Annual Harvest HH Town Day tember 19, 2013, at 7:12 a.m. Hackensack River. Learn e-mail
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They will be show- at The Rutherford Public Li- of Hasbrouck Heights will for Lodi residents on Tuesday 2013, registration is open for ing “Jolly LLB” on September brary will meet on Wednesday, continue to sponsor the popu- afternoon from 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Lodi Memorial Library’s free 7, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. Please September 11, 2013, at 6:30 lar Crafts-to-Share Club for • September 3: Computer fall ESL class. This begin- continue to check their web- p.m., to discuss “My Ántonia” 2013-14. Basics ner class will be held every site (lodi.bccls.org) for future by Willa Cather. The craft club is held on • September 10: Internet Wednesday and Thursday movie dates and other exciting The meeting will be held in the fi rst Tuesday evening of the Basics morning until mid-December, programs. ### The Library Auditorium. month from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. and • September 17: Word Ba- and is open to Lodi residents. All those who knit or cro- the third Wednesday afternoon sics Interested students must chet are warmly invited to of every month from 1:30 – 3:30 • September 24: Excel Ba- come to Lodi Library to com- September Movies bring their needlework and p.m. sics plete an application. For more at Lodi Library join the discussion. Copies of The next evening meeting Registration and payment information, visit ESL Pro- Lodi Library presents free, the books are available at the will be September 3 and the of a $5 refundable deposit per grams at lodi.bccls.org ### new-to-DVD release movies Circulation Desk. For more next afternoon meeting will be class is required. For more in- on Wednesdays starting at information, e-mail Peg Mellett September 18. formation, visit lodi.bccls.org Free ESL 1:30 p.m. September 4, “The at [email protected]. ### Here’s your chance to share or call 973-365-4044. ### Great Gatsby;” September 11, your talents or develop some Writing Class “The Place Beyond the Pines;” new ones and enjoy the cama- Carlstadt Library Lodi Library welcomes September 18, “Now You See One Thousand raderie. Special craft programs Computer Classes new Lodi students to its free Mee;” and September 25, White Women are also planned in celebration weekly ESL writing class on “Star Trek Into Darkness.” For of selected holidays. New par- On Wednesday, September Computer classes are back! Thursday evenings from 6:30- more information, visit lodi. ticipants are always welcome. 11, 2013, from 7-8 p.m., The All sessions give you hands-on 7:30 p.m. bccls.org or call973-365-4044. This Club has adopted a Carlstadt Library monthly experience with a computer, This intermediate-level philosophy of giving to the Book Discussion Group will and each session is limited to class is taught by a certifi ed community. Some of the par- Jindabyne discuss “One Thousand White six students. You must have a ESL instructor and offers ticipants have been donat- On Tuesday, September 24, Women” by Jim Fergus. May valid library card to register, weekly written feedback plus ing hand made items, such 2013, at 6:30 p.m., The Friends Dodd and a colorful assembly and preference is given to Carl- discussion of writing assign- as Afghans and caps, to the of The Library of Rutherford of pioneer women travel to the stadt residents. We reserve the ments. For more information, patients of Hackensack Uni- will present a free screening western prairies in 1875 to in- right to cancel registrations for visit ESL Programs at lodi. versity Medical Center, Tomor- of “Jindabyne,” starring Laura termarry among the Cheyenne any students that consistently bccls.org or call 973-365-4044. rows Children’s Fund, and our Linney and Gabriel Byrne. Indians, which becomes the miss classes without notifying ### troops overseas. The Library us at least 24 hours in advance. The fi lm will be shown in The adventure of their lifetime. would be pleased to accept The following schedule applies, Library Auditorium. ### Copies of the book are avail- donations of yarn on behalf of if there is at least one Carlstadt ESL Classes able at The Library for patrons the Crafts-to-Share Club. Call student in attendance. to take out. Refreshments will 201-288-0488 for more details. • Intro to the Computer: English language learners Indian Folk Dance: be served, and all are welcome No registration is required. ### Wednesday, September 4, 6:30- are invited to register for Basic Raas-Garba from to attend! ### 8 p.m and Tuesday, September, ESL Instruction at The Ruther- ford Public Library. Gujarat 2:30-4 p.m. Monday Evening Beginning September 9, On Wednesday, September Legend of the • Intro to the Internet: Book Group Wednesday, October 2, 6:30-8 2013, evening classes will be 25, 2013, from 7-8 p.m. The Jersey Devil p.m. and Tuesday, October 22, held on Mondays from 6– 7:30 Carlstadt Library will present On Monday, September 16, 2:30-4 p.m. p.m.; the course will run for “Indian Folk Dance: Raas- 2013, at 6:30 p.m., the Monday The Free Public Library of • Email Basics:Wednesday, 12 weeks. Garba from Gujarat.” Evening Book Group will meet Hasbrouck Heights is pleased October 30, 6:30-8 p.m. and Beginning September 10, Enjoy Explore India will to discuss “Just Kids” by Patti to celebrate Halloween with the Tuesday, November1 2, 2:30-4 morning classes will be held demonstrate the folk traditions Smith. Copies of the books entire community by present- p.m. on Tuesdays from 10 – 11:30 from the state of Gujarat in this are available at the Circulation ing the “Legend of the Jersey • Intro to MS Word 2010: a.m., the course will run for fun and festive workshop. Desk. The meeting will be Devil.” Wednesday, November 20, 12 weeks. Wear beautiful Indian cos- held in the Glass Room on the This program will be held 6:30-8 p.m. and Tuesday, De- Class size is limited and tumes, twirl the dandiyas, and main fl oor of The Rutherford on Thursday, October 10, 2013, cember 3, 2:30-4 p.m. registration is required. To reg- enjoy the rhythmic clapping Library. ### at 7 p.m. • Intro to MS Excel 2010: ister or for information, please as you learn the Raas-Garba The presenter of the spooky Tuesday, December 10, 2:30-4 call 201-939-8600, ext. 7. ### dance! tale will be Professor Angus p.m. and Wednesday, Decem- Refreshments will be A Saturday Gillespie of Rutgers University. ber 18, 6:30-8 p.m. English served, and all are welcome The Jersey Devil is a leg- endary creature said to inhabit Please call 201-438-8866 Conversation Group to attend. For more info go to: in Spain ext. 204 for more information http://carlstadt.bccls.org/adults. the Pine Barrens of Southern Starting September 11, The Free Public Library or go to, http://carlstadt.bccls. shtml ### New Jersey. The creature is of- 2013, English language learn- of Hasbrouck Heights is host- org/adults.shtml. The Carlstadt ten described as a fl ying biped ers are invited to attend the ing Alborada Spanish Dance Public Library is located at 420 with hooves, but there are many English Conversation Group at Theater on Saturday, October Hackensack Street, Carlstadt, ER Library Offers different variations. The Rutherford Public Library 19, 2013, from 2 to 3 p.m. NJ. ### Polish Book Collection It has been reported to on Wednesdays and Thursdays This family event promises move quickly and often is The East Rutherford Li- from 10-11:30 a.m. The group to provide the charm and splen- described as emitting a “blood- brary has added a collection of provides a good opportunity to dor of Spain’s artistic heritage curdling scream.” Come and Book Donations books in Polish to its collection. practice spoken English in an in the form of live music and hear the facts about New Jer- Welcome at Lodi Sixty titles have been added informal setting. This is a free dance. The whole family is sey’s very own “monster.” with more to come. Library program and all are welcome. invited to this free program. In a talk illustrated by East Rutherford is now the No registration is required. For You will see brightly col- many photographs, drawings, From September 16 to Oc- only Library in the BCCLS information, please call 201- ored dresses, beautiful shawls and maps, Professor Gillespie tober 16, 2013, Lodi Memorial system to offer books in Pol- 939-8600, ext. 7. ### and fans. You will hear intricate brings together different re- Library welcomes donations ish. The collection includes music accented by sounds made ports of this legendary creature. of new and gently used books, translations of bestsellers by dvds, cds, and videogames for Chamber Concert by footwork, castanets, and The Junior Friends of The Stephen King, Harlan Coben, handclapping. the Friends’ Fall Book Sale on The Adelphi Chamber Or- Hasbrouck Heights Library is Tess Gerritsen and others, as The Alborada Spanish October 19. chestra opens its 60th season sponsoring this program as the well as books by Polish authors Dance Theater has achieved Donations should be with “Prometheus Splendor first in the ongoing “Family like Manuela Gretkowska. recognition as New Jersey’s brought to the front desk and - Aspiring Young Artist Show- Programming Series.” There are also biographies premier fl amenco and Spanish an IRS tax receipt is available. case” at 4 p.m., October 20, To register please call 201 and books on history. Please dance company. For donation guidelines, visit 2013 at River Dell Regional 288-0488 or log on to http:// call The Library at 201-939- To register call 201-288- lodi.bccls.org or call 973-365- High School in Oradell. www. hasbrouckheights.bccls.org and 3930 for more information. ### 0488. ### 4044. ### aconj.org ### go to calendar. ### September 2013 The Gazette Newspaper - PAGE 11 “Get it Sold” Seminar Guitar Bob Lodi Library for Home Sellers September Events The Free Public Library of The Rutherford Public Li- • PJ Storytime Every Hasbrouck Heights is hosting brary invites children up to the Monday evening from 6:00 – a seminar on how to go about age of 6 to an interactive music N.Y. Star Barber Shop 6:30 p.m. Children ages two to preparing to sell your home and program with Guitar Bob. 440-1A Boulevard • Hasbrouck Heights • 201-257-8836 six along with their parents are Across from Dunkin Donuts get the most money for it. The program will be held invited to bring their favorite Regular This information-filled on Fridays, September 20 and All Styles of Haircuts $ stuffed toy, wear their pajamas Walk-ins Welcome 9 Haircut seminar is scheduled for Tues- 27, 2013, from 11:15 – 11:45 Tuesday and Wednesday Only and enjoy an evening of stories. day, September 24, 2013, from a.m. It will incorporate sing- 2 Barbers Available • Craft Mondays 3:30 – 7 to 8:15 p.m. You will learn ing, creative movement, instru- Open 7 Days: Monday-Saturday 9-7 • Sunday 10-3 4:30 p.m. about current pricing guide- ments and cooperative games. September 16: make a lines, critical maintenance is- No advance registration is re- Look Sharp for Autumn movie thaumatrope – one of sues, and proven home staging quired. This program is funded the fi rst original moving image theory and techniques. by The Friends of The Library scopes. Get creative and make The current real estate of Rutherford. ### your fi rst movie on your very market is moving fast – espe- FREE Market Evaluation own thaumatrope. cially in this area where inven- Children’s Friday September 23: make a tory is limited. But you must Afternoon Matinee paint-chip bookmark with all know what it takes to get the your favorite colors. most money possible. On Friday, September 27, • Craft Tuesdays 3:30 – Topics include what repairs 2013, at 3:45 p.m. all children 202 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 4:30 p.m. must be addressed prior to ages 5 and up are invited to a 201.426.0092 • Fax: 201.426.0970 September 3: Get ready for coming on the market, under- free movie screening of “Super school and make a splash with www.DeSimonePrestigeRealty.com standing what home staging is, Buddies” at The Rutherford your personal alphabet pencil de-personalizing, de-cluttering Public Library. This fi lm is topper. and organizing for your move, rated G. No advance registra- September 10: Make your Have a Safe Summer! showing off your home’s space tion required. very own teddy bear, with but- and architectural features, etc. An adult caregiver must tons and ribbons so beary cute! Presenters include Ber- remain with any child under September 17: The Lodi Refi ned • USP/NF • Kosher • cGMP Certifi ed nadette Flaim of The Flaim the age of seven for the duration Memorial Library bookmark Group, Jean Marie Herron of of the fi lm. For more informa- FDA Registered contest. Kids make their best Vegetable Oils Proven Quality POSSE, Maria Rini of RE/ tion, please call the Children’s Almond Grapeseed Rapeseed bookmarks as Library mem- All Natural MAX Ltd. Bernadette Flaim, Department at 201-939-8600, Avocado High Oleic* Rice Bran bers vote. Winner will be founder of The Flaim Group, ext. 6. ### Canola Lecithin Saffl ower announced on September 23 Castor Olive Sesame offers creative and affordable at 4:30 p.m. Coconut Palm Soybean design advice. Bernadette is Storytime with • Craft Thursdays 3:30 Corn Peanut Sunfl ower also an Accredited Staging Songs and Craft Cottonseed (*Sunfl ower, Saffl ower) – 4:30 p.m. Professional. WELCH, HOLME & CLARK CO., INC., 7 Avenue L, Newark, NJ 07105 September 5: Get ready for Please call The Library at On September 30, 2013, 973-465-1200 • Fax: 973-465-7332 • www.whc-oils.com school with cute Pipe Cleaner 201-288-0488 for more details from 6-6:30 p.m., Lodi Library pals. and to sign up or go online at presents a special storytime September 12: Get orga- http://hasbrouckheights.bccls. with local author/musician Advertisers: You support your community nized with a tin can caddy and org and go to calendar. ### Marguerite Sansone. There by supporting The Gazette Newspaper will be a story, songs and a spe- pencil holder. cial craft celebrating “Sammy September 19: The Lodi The Orphan Train the Snake.” For more informa- Memorial Library bookmark FREE Roses For Author to Visit tion, visit lodi.bccls.org. ### contest. Kids make their best WR Library bookmarks as Library mem- Teen Café bers vote. Winner will be Good Neighbor Day The Wood-Ridge Memo- announced on September 23 rial Library will be holding an Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. author visit on September 17, • Gaming Mondays The Teen Café meets at Thursday • September 12 2013 at 7 p.m. at the Wood- September 9: Wii gaming The Lodi Memorial Library on Ridge Senior Center. September 30: Board Wednesdays from 4 – 4:30 p.m. Christina Kline Baker, games for children K and up. Always wondered how to author of “The Orphan Train,” May the best gamer win! place a photo image exactly will be speaking. • Legos where you want it in a word John & Linda Kosakowski Est. 1969 Set in present-day Maine Future architects and en- document, or how to get an e- Proprietors and Depression-era Minnesota, gineers come on Tuesday, Sep- book on your computer? For 231 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 “Orphan Train” highlights the tember 24 for a Legos family these answers and other great 201-288-2300 • Order on-line @ www.osheasfl owers.com real-life story of the trains that, build at 3 – 4:30 p.m. They tips stop by the Teen Café in the Major Credit Cards Accepted • World-wide Delivery between 1854 and 1929, carried supply the Legos and you sup- conference room Wednesdays, Open 7 days • Plenty of FREE PARKING in rear of store more than 200,000 abandoned ply the imagination! ### September 4, 11, 18 and 25. ### Visit us on Facebook.com children from the East Coast to the Midwest. Kline imagines the journey Free Practice SAT Drop-In Storytime of one such child, Vivian Daly, Test at Lodi Library The Rutherford Public Donate Food an Irish immigrant whose fate Library will host a morning is determined by luck and On Saturday September and afternoon drop-in story- Free Roses chance. 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., high time program on Wednesdays, Join us in being a Good Neighbor -- help “Orphan Train” is the story school students can take a free September 11, 18, and 25, 2013, replenish the Hasbrouck Heights Food Bank. of an unlikely friendship be- complete practice SAT test at from 10:30 – 11 a.m. and re- Lodi Library. KaplanTest Prep Bring in non-perishable food and hygiene tween 91-year-old Vivian Daly, peated from 2 – 2:30 p.m. whose experiences are far will provide your scores and The same storytime will items for the Hasbrouck Heights Food behind her, and Molly Ayer, a detailed results analysis. To also be presented on Thurs- Bank and receive free roses -- with a 17-year-old Penobscot In- register, call 973-365-4044 or days, September 12, 19, and the stipulation that you keep dian girl whose own troubled email lodilibrarynj@gmail. 26, 2013, from 10:30 – 11 a.m. one rose and give the others adolescence leads her to seek com ### All children from infants to away. While supplies last. No answers to questions no one 5-year-olds and their caregivers cost or obligation. Doors open at has ever asked. are warmly invited to stop by Registration is required. September is for stories and fun. Make some 8 a.m. No purchase necessary. Please contact Christine at Library Card new friends and get ready for [email protected], call 201- Sign-Up Month reading! No advance registra- Be A Good Neighbor -- Donate Food! 438-2455. ### tion required. ### PAGE 12 - The Gazette Newspaper September 2013 Heights Continues Walking School Bus Moonachie Announces Sgt. Scott Adamo of the intersection along the speci- Grand Re-Opening Hasbrouck Heights Police De- fi ed route. Corpus Christi School partment announced that the The School Crossing Guard • 7:45 a.m.: Starts at Jeffer- of the Robert L. Craig School “Walking School Bus” pro- will then pick-up students as son and Burton to Kipp Avenue gram will begin on Wednes- the Walking School Bus passes to the School. The Moonachie Board of teachers, the Basic Skills teach- day, September 4, 2013, and along the route. • No Dismissal. Education, in conjunction with ers, the School Nurse, the Me- will run every day, Monday Each walking school bus the Mayor & Borough Coun- dia Specialist/Librarian, and through Friday, rain or shine. has at least one school cross- Any student who has not cil, announced that they will teachers of Physical Education, Children walk to school ing guard “driver,” with adults, been picked up by a parent/ offi cially re-open the Robert Music, Art, and Technology. in a supervised group along a who walk with the kids. guardian on the last stop on L. Craig School at a com- Finally, starting at 7:50 set route, picking up additional The routes established for the return trip will be walked munity event in concert with p.m., parents/guardians of stu- kids at each block along the this year are as follows. back to the school by the School the school’s “Back to School dents in Grades 6-8 can meet way. Crossing Guard. Night” on Thursday, Septem- with the Language Arts, Math, Children can wait at any Euclid School For single session days, the ber 12, 2013 at 6 p.m. Science, Social Studies and • 8 a.m.: Starts at Summit Walking School Bus schedule School Superintendent Spanish teachers. and Lincoln and walks north will be adjusted accordingly. Frank Scarafi le added that the The new administration Collaborative towards Euclid. Officials stated that this Board and town fathers will cut will be available to discuss your Parents Committee • 8 a.m.: Starts at Jefferson program alleviates a lot of a ceremonial ribbon and invite child’s educational needs and Meets October 15 and Burton and walks south traffi c and congestion around the community for a tour of the goals for the school year. towards Euclid. the schools, and makes it safer building. Back to School Night runs The next Collaborative • Euclid School Students to walk. At 6:30 p.m., parents will from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Parents Committee (CPC) will meet their School Crossing Students enjoy meeting have an opportunity to meet The purpose is for the par- meeting will be Tuesday, Oc- Guard at dismissal time in front their friends along the way. the new Superintendent/Prin- ents to get a clear understand- tober 15, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. at of the school for the return trip. The program also offers cipal and the new Supervisor ing of the curriculum and what the Media Center in the Has- The last drop off points the additional benefi ts of ex- of Curriculum and Instruction, is expected of the students in brouck Heights High School, will be Summit/Lincoln Av- ercise and learning valuable Allison Stager. their new grade levels. 365 Boulevard in Hasbrouck enue and Jefferson/Burton, pedestrian safety skills. Beginning at 7 p.m., at- Superintendent Scarafile Heights NJ . respectively. Parents like it because they tendees can meet the Pre-K adds that he hopes to move This month parents are don’t have to chauffeur their through Grade 5 teachers in the district forward under his invited to lead the discussion Lincoln School kids to school. their classrooms. leadership. ### with any questions or concerns • 8 a.m.: Starts at Jefferson For more information go From 7:20 p.m. to 7:40 they may have. There will be and Burton and walks north to: www.hhpd.com or http://hh- p.m., the specialists will be GO GREEN a guest speaker at their next towards Lincoln. schools.org/ Consult with your available in the Gym. At this meeting on November 19, 2013. • 8 a.m.: Starts at Myers PTA “Walking School Bus” co- time, parents/guardians can Walk your Child The CPC is a parent orga- and Burton and walks south ordinator about volunteering to talk to the Child Study Team nized group that provides sup- towards Lincoln. assist in supervising the “Bus.” members, the Resource Room to School port, advocacy and education • Lincoln School Students Parents may also call Sgt. Scott for parents of children with will meet their School Crossing Adamo at 201-288-1114. special needs in the Hasbrouck Guard at dismissal time in front For information about the Heights school district. of the school for the return trip. “Walking School Bus” pro- We are celebrating our For more information go The last drop off points gram go to: www.walking- to: http://www.hhschools.org/ will be Myers/Burton and Jef- schoolbus.org ### 50th Anniversary SpecialServices/SitePages/ ferson/Burton, respectively. 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ANCE POLICY for motorists lice Department reports that crossing signs which are lime for students and impedes Bou- “Let’s make this a safe who violate motor vehicle laws there are 20 crossing guards green in color.” levard/LaSalle traffi c fl ow. school year,” stated Sgt. Russell in designated school zones. posted throughout the Borough School crossing guards • Use the specially des- Inserra, Traffi c Division. on all school days from 7:45 are present during school days ignated drop off zone in the Wood-Ridge a.m.– 9 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.– 4 between 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.; morning that is clearly marked Moonachie Lt. Witkowski, Wood- p.m. Please obey the directions and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. by traffi c cones from 7:30 a.m. • Students are reminded Ridge Traffi c Offi cer, reports of the crossing guards in those School crossing guards to 8:30 a.m. to cross only at intersections that there are 10 crossing areas. wear lime green vests and hold • Paterson Avenue en- where crossing guards are guards posted throughout the There are approximately portable stop signs. trance, no double parking. No present and to only cross when Borough with the hours being 600 students that are dropped Additionally, there are four “K” turns to avoid Paterson/ instructed to by the crossing 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:15 off and picked up at Carlstadt walking school bus routes with Boulevard intersection. guard. p.m. to 3:25 p.m. Public School every school a large number of students. • Crossing guards are pres- Additionally, Auxiliary day. Please follow the follow- Drivers should exercise Little Ferry ent on all school days from 7:30 Offi cer and Crossing Guard, ing rules. caution at these locations, espe- Students and parents are a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and 2:30 p.m. Kevin Metcalfe, is posted in • Do not park in the drop cially during inclement weather reminded to cross only at des- to 4 p.m. Crossing guards are front of the W-R High School. off zones. They are for drop- and periods of sun glare. ignated areas where school posted at Metropolitan Trailer • Utilize the drop-off zones ping off and picking up of Dropping students off at crossing guards are located and Park from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. and on First and Second Streets for students only. Heights schools: to cross only when instructed from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. the Wood-Ridge Intermediate • Parents can use the aux- • At schools, Sgt. Ian Rob- to do so by the crossing guard. • Parents are reminded that School (previously known as iliary parking lot located at the ertson reminds drivers not to • The Borough of Little when dropping off children at Assumption School). north/west corner of the school, park in the yellow zones or Ferry has 14 designated school the Robert L. Craig School the • Utilize the drop-off zone (next to the basketball courts) double park -- especially dur- crossing locations throughout driveway is for drop off only, on Windsor Road for Ostrovsky which can be entered from ing inclement weather, letting the Borough. School crossing there is no parking in the cir- School. Garden Street. off or taking on passengers in guards are present school days cular driveway. • Do not park in Kohler • Please do not turn left moving traffi c. from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. • When picking up children Funeral Home parking lot. from Washington Street on to • Do not park in designated to 4 p.m. after school there is still no • The Catherine E. Doyle Summit Avenue, when drop- drop-off zones at dismissal • Parents are reminded to parking allowed in the drive- School now has three drop-off ping off and picking up stu- time. be extra vigilant when drop- way and when parking you zones to improve fl ow around dents. This disrupts the fl ow • At Corpus Christi School, ping off and picking up stu- should park in a marked park- the school. They are located at of traffi c. don’t park in the Shadow's Food dents. ing spot. Do not double park or Wood-Ridge Avenue, Twelfth • Please do not park within Mart lot. • Drivers are warned that block another car that is parked Street and Highland Avenue. 25 feet of a crosswalk or 50 feet • When dropping off or the Little Ferry Police Depart- in a spot. The traffic flow is currently of a stop sign. This makes it picking up students at the Jr./ ment has a ZERO TOLER- • Please drive with extra being evaluated and residents diffi cult for the crossing guards Sr. High School main entrance ANCE POLICY for motorists care and follow the directions will be notifi ed. to see moving vehicles clearly at The Boulevard, do not park who violate motor vehicle laws given by the school crossing • Please obey the directions and be able to safely cross the in the yellow zone, at the bus in a designated school zone. guards. of the crossing guards in those children. stop or double park on The • New Jersey State law re- areas. Boulevard. Lodi quires that all passengers under • An agreement has been Hasbrouck Heights • At the LaSalle Avenue There are 17 school cross- 8 years old or under 80 lbs. be reached with the Bergen Coun- As the new school year entrance, no parking, dropping ing guards posted throughout secured in a Child Passenger ty Vocational School located on begins, Sgt. Ian Robertson off or picking up students in the the Borough. All guards will Restraint System or a booster in Valley Boulevard. They will reminds drivers: “There are yellow zone where no parking be present during school days the rear seat. All passengers 8 have an employee of the school from 7:30 a.m. until 9 a.m., years old or over 80 lbs., as well monitor the bus parking in that 11:15 a.m. until 1 p.m. and 2:30 as the driver and the front seat area. No longer will buses be p.m. until 3:45 p.m. passenger of an automobile, permitted to park 25 feet from Ressa's Men's Shop Both parents and students must wear a properly adjusted an intersection or 50 feet from Men's and Boy's Suits at DISCOUNT PRICES are to cross ONLY at intersec- and fastened safety belt system. a stop sign. This will be a great tions where guards are posted. • All drivers are reminded help in the traffi c fl ow around When picking up or drop- to drive with extra caution in all the school for W-R residents. FREE TIE ping off students do not park in areas where children are. with purchase of suit the Drop-off Zone. • Buckle up and drive “School’s Open-- 82 MMoonachie hi Road R d Special attention at Wilson safely. Drive Carefully!” Ressa's Meadowlands Cleaners Moonachie • 201-641-0068 School: The drop off zone is lo- Traffi c offi cials also stated Adjacent to Borough Hall cated on Liberty Street ONLY. Rutherford that, “The greatest threat chil- Expert men's and women's tailoring done on premise No students should be dropped Rutherford Traffic Co- dren face today is motor vehicle off on Prospect Street. ordinator Detective William crashes.” This is both a danger to Gumbman reports that: To help protect children, Xcel Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts students and backs up traffi c • Students are reminded motorists should follow these on Union Street. to cross only at intersections safety tips: Your Child Deserves the Best DO NOT Park next to where crossing guards are · Slow down near schools Studies show that martial arts instill a strong curbs that are painted yellow present and to cross only when and in residential areas. sense of self-confi dence in children ... for student safety reasons. directed to do so · Drive with your head- Our curriculum includes powerful programs Vehicles parked in the yellow • Parents are reminded that lights on - even during the day that build confi dence and leadership skills curb area obstruct the vision of the areas adjacent to the schools - so children and other drivers which lay the foundation for a lifetime of success. oncoming vehicles. are for drop off/ pick up ONLY. can see you. Come and see why World Class Teachers On Borig Street at the in- Do not park your vehicle in · Look for clues such as make the difference. tersection of Main Street there these areas School Safety Patrollers, bi- Xcel Tae Kwon Do Instructors: Like us in is a No Left Turn Sign posted. • The Borough of Ruther- cycles and playgrounds that Former US Olympic Training Center Team Captain Facebook Left turns there create a dan- ford has 19 designated school indicate children could be in Former New York University Team Coach Xcel Martial Arts NJ Junior Olympic Team Coach ger to students crossing at the crossing locations throughout the area. intersection of Main Street and the Borough. · Scan between parked cars Rachael Dallara Garibaldi Avenue. School crossing guards are and other objects for signs of Back-to-School Special. Call Now! NJ State Champion There will be Police Of- present school days from 7:45 children. 6 Weeks of Lessons + Uniform for $99 * New Students Only fi cers posted at all the schools a.m. to 8:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. · Practice extra caution in “Xcel has given my daughter the confi dence she needs to when students are present to 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to bad weather. 229 Boulevard succeed in school and in every day life. She is a straight A student and a State Champion!” Mrs. Dallara both before and after school. 4:00 p.m. · Always stop for school Hasbrouck Heights 201-288-8033 “At Xcel, the teachers are very patient and extremely moti- This Borough will have ZERO • Drivers are warned that busses that are loading or un- vated to help each individual child. We could not have found www.XcelTKD.com a better school for all three of our kids.” Mrs. McCabe TOLERANCE for any motor the Rutherford Police Depart- loading students. ### PAGE 14 - The Gazette Newspaper September 2013 It’s Hurricane Season -- Be Prepared Hurricanes can cause cata- indoors. Same story -- do not plates, paper towels and plastic strophic damage. Hurricanes use candles. utensils. can produce winds exceeding Have On Hand • Manual can opener for Flash Flood Driving Tips 155 miles per hour as well as • Tools (hammer, screw- food. Flash fl ooding can occur standing water can cause tornadoes and mircrobursts. driver, chainsaw, etc.). Following a disaster, there after only a few minutes of expensive damage - the air Additionally, hurricanes • Plastic tarp (roof/window may be power outages that heavy rainfall or after hours intake on many cars is low can create storm surges along repair). could last for several days. of signifi cant precipitation. down at the front of the en- the coast and cause extensive • Clean up supplies (for Stock canned foods, dry mixes Safety offi cials offer the fol- gine bay and it only takes damage from heavy rainfall. yard and home). and other staples that do not lowing fl ood safety tips. a small quantity of water Floods and flying debris • Camera to document require refrigeration, cooking, • During foul weather, be sucked into the engine to from the excessive winds are before/after. water or special preparation. sure to turn on your lights. cause serious damage. All en- often the deadly and destruc- Remember, it’s the law. gines are affected but turbo- tive results of these weather Basic Disaster What do I do • Never drive around charged and diesel engines events. Flash fl ooding can oc- Supplies Kit After a Hurricane? barricades at water crossings. are most vulnerable. cur due to intense rainfall. A basic emergency supply • Drive only if necessary • Do not drive through • Drive in the highest kit could include the following and avoid fl ooded roads and standing water on roads or section of the road if it is safe Know the Difference recommended items: washed-out bridges. in parking lots. This could to do so. HurricaneWatch—Hur- • Battery-powered or hand • Keep away from loose or cause you to hydroplane and • Just like in winter ricane conditions are a threat crank radio and a NOAA dangling power lines and report lose control of your vehicle. If weather, try to keep a little within 48 hours. Weather Radio with tone alert them immediately to the power you do experience aquaplan- more distance between your Review your hurricane and extra batteries for both. company. ing, hold the steering wheel vehicle and the vehicle in plans, keep informed and be • Flashlight and extra bat- • Stay out of any building lightly and lift off the throttle front of you. ready to act if a warning is teries. that has water around it. until the tires regain grip. • Do not drive through issued. • First aid kit. • Inspect your home for • Don’t try driving flood water if a vehicle is HurricaneWarning— • Moist towelettes, garbage damage. Take pictures of dam- through fast-moving water, travelling in the opposite Hurricane conditions are ex- bags and plastic ties for per- age, both of the building and such as at a fl ooded bridge direction. pected within 36 hours. Com- sonal sanitation. its contents, for insurance approach - your car could • Watch and be prepared plete your storm preparations • Prescription Medica- purposes. easily be swept away. for spray from larger vehicles and leave the area if directed tions (7-day supply), medical • Use flashlights in the If no alternate route ex- like trucks. to do so by authorities. information and medical items dark. Do NOT use candles. ists and you have no other • Be especially careful (hearing aids with extra bat- • Avoid drinking or pre- reasonable alternative but at night as it can be diffi cult Prepare Your teries, glasses, contact lenses, paring food with tap water to drive through standing to see water and it’s depth Home/Property syringes, cane). until you are sure it’s not con- water -- across the roadway. • Bring in or secure any- • Baby supplies (bottles, taminated. • Remember that six • If your vehicle stalls in thing that can be picked up formula, baby food, diapers). • Check refrigerated food inches of water will reach the deep water, you may need by the wind (bicycles, lawn • Pet supplies (collar, for spoilage. If in doubt, throw the bottom of most car doors. to restart the engine to make furniture). leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl), it out. One foot of water will fl oat it to safety. Keep in mind that • Trim loose/dead branches and vet records. • Wear protective clothing most vehicles and two feet restarting may cause irrepa- from trees. • Extra cash or traveler’s and be cautious when cleaning of water will carry most ve- rable damage to the engine. • Secure windows with checks and change. up to avoid injury. hicles away. • If you can’t restart storm shutters/plywood (pre- • Important family docu- • Watch animals closely • There is no way to tell your vehicle and you be- drill holes). ments such as copies of insur- and keep them under your di- if fl ooded roads have been come trapped in rising water, • Remove satellite dishes/ ance policies, identification rect control. washed out by swift-moving immediately abandon it for antennae/roof turbines. and bank account records in a • Use the telephone only for waters. Roads covered by higher ground. • Clean out gutters. waterproof, portable container. emergency calls. water are prone to collapse. • Try to open the door or • Stack sandbags around • Sleeping bag or warm For more information go • Watch for debris in the roll down the window to get exterior door frames. blanket for each person. to www.redcross.org/prepare/ roadway, such as downed out of the vehicle. • Close windows, doors • Complete change of cloth- disaster-safety-library trees or limbs. • Have a device (ham- and hurricane shutters. If you ing including a long sleeved • Avoid driving in wa- mer) to break a window from do not have hurricane shutters, shirt, long pants and sturdy Flood Insurance ter that downed electrical inside your vehicle. (A seat- close and board up all windows shoes. Rain gear. Because standard home or power lines have fallen belt cutter window breaker and doors with plywood. • Extra set of car keys and owners insurance doesn’t cover in — electric current passes emergency escape tool is • Turn the refrigerator and house keys. fl ooding, it’s important to have through water easily. available on Amazon for freezer to the coldest setting • Insect repellent and sun- protection from the fl oods as- • Do your best to esti- under $10.) and keep them closed as much screen. sociated with hurricanes, tropi- mate the depth of the water If you find yourself as possible so that food will last • Fire extinguisher. cal storms, heavy rains and (if other cars are driving stranded in fl ood waters re- longer if the power goes out. • Matches in a waterproof other conditions that impact through, take note of how main calm. Call 9-1-1 from • Turn off propane tanks container. the U.S. For more information deep the water is). the top of your vehicle or and unplug small appliances. • Books, games, puzzles on fl ood insurance, please visit • Drive slowly and higher ground. • Talk with members of or other activities for children. the National Flood Insurance steadily to avoid creating a • Test your brakes thor- your household and create an ProgramWeb site at www. bow wave. oughly after leaving the fl ood evacuation plan. Planning and Food/Water FloodSmart.gov. • Driving fast through water. ### practicing your evacuation plan Consider the following minimizes confusion and fear things when putting together Dealing With during the event. your emergency food supplies: Flood Water How to Get Emergency Notifi cations • Securely moor or move • Water, one gallon of water If you experience fl ooding, your watercraft to a safe loca- per person per day for at least take immediate steps to protect The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department, (as with many tion. three days, for drinking and yourself, your family, your other police departments in our area), in conjunction with the sanitation. home and your business. Bergen County Offi ce of Emergency Management, is advising Don’t Forget • Store at least a three-day For an overview of steps area residents of a free emergency notifi cation service. • Fill your vehicle with gas supply of non-perishable food. you can take, go online to: You can now register all your phone numbers for up to date well in advance. • Choose foods your family www.the-gazette-newspaper. information with regards to emergency notifi cations within the • Know how to turn off will eat. com and check out the January Borough of Hasbrouck Heights. Follow these instructions. your home’s gas, electricity • Remember any special 2013 issue, page 25. Go to WWW.BCOEM.ORG and click "Swift911" link. and water. dietary needs. Fill in your information and you are all set to receive the most • Prep generator to assure • Avoid foods that will Additional References up to date information on emergency situations. ### proper operation. make you thirsty. • www.redcross.org/pre- • nixle.com -- Additionally, many police departments pro- • Do NOT plan on us- • Choose salt-free crackers, pare/disaster-safety-library vide current information via “nixle”. To sign-up go to nixle.com ing propane heaters indoors whole grain cereals and canned • www.ready.gov For mobile alerts, text your zip code to 888777. ### as these are a health hazard foods with high liquid content. • www.FloodSmart.gov. and a fi re hazard when used • Mess kits, paper cups, Be Empowered • Be Prepared September 2013 The Gazette Newspaper - PAGE 15
Wood-Ridge Lions To Dedicate Gazebo To Charter Members To begin the year long celebration of their 75th anni- versary, the Wood-Ridge Lions Club will dedicate the gazebo in Veterans Park on the Boule- vard to the 19 Charter Members of the Club. The dedication will take place on Sunday September 29, On August 17, 2013, Rotary District 7490 offi cers, on behalf 2013 (rain date October 6), at 1 On July 27, 2013, the Moonachie branch of the Valley Na- of the Walter D. Head Foundation, presented a check for $33,000 p.m. in the park. tional Bank held a paper shredding event. The Moonachie Police towards the rebuilding cost of the Moonachie Senior Center to Club President, Dave Go- Department was on hand to discuss identity theft protection. ### Mayor Dennis Vaccaro. ### tha, is extremely proud that this will be his first official function as president. Wood- Ridge Mayor and State Senator Paul Sarlo, who is also a Club member, will preside over the dedication. After the brief ceremony complimentary hot dogs and refreshments will be served. The Club, which was char- tered in 1939, has a long history of service to those in need. Primarily involved with five major sight projects, the club On Friday afternoon, July 26, 2013, Moonachie Seniors en- also supports mentally chal- joyed hot dogs, hamburgers, refreshments and ice cream during lenged adults, local scholar- the summer recreation BBQ. ships, charter sponsor of the The magician was assisted by the Senior club offi cers, Mayor Wood-Ridge Little League, Dennis Vaccaro and Brenda Lapadat, Branch Manager, Valley The Wood-Ridge PBA Vest National Bank, Moonachie . ### Fund, The American Legion, At the Moonachie Civic Center on Saturday morning, August Thanksgiving Food Drive and 17, 2013, the DPW arranged for residents to safely shred their other projects as needed. important documents. ### Rutherford Lions Club News The year long celebration At the recent installation will culminate with a super meeting of the Rutherford Li- gala dinner dance at the Fiesta ons Club, outgoing President on Friday, October 17, 2014. William Galloway presented Story by Jack Nagel. ### the Lion of the Year Award to Lion Laura O’Connor. Laura, Free Lunch who is a past President of the is Back at First Club, was chair of the Sight Presbyterian Screening committee of the Club and was instrumental in Everyone is invited to the the Club purchasing a Spot by “First Saturday Free Lunch Pediavision vision screening Program” at the First Presby- device which the Club is us- terian Church on Moonachie ing to screen preschoolers for Road, Moonachie, on Saturday, amblyopia (lazy eye) and other Judy Stabile and Victor Mon- September 7, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. vision problems so that they teiro, and Justin Smith. If the economy’s got you A Touch of Vegas can be caught and treated at an For information on the down, or you want to share a early age. Rutherford Lions Club visit meal with others, come on the “Vegas in the Heights” is the latest fund-raiser the Mid Bergen During the meeting, fi ve www.RutherfordLionsClub. fi rst Saturday of every month. Rotary Club is gambling on to help them continue funding their new members were installed: com Photo and story by Glenn There is no charge and there many community outreach programs. Nanda Bhatia, Arun Bhatia, Elliot. ### are no strings attached. ### The event is being held on Saturday, September 28, 2013, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 4591, 513 Veterans Place, Hasbrouck Heights. Tickets are $50, which includes a buffet meal, wine, beer and Bible Baptist Church soft drinks, as well as $200 in gambling chips. Tickets can be obtained by emailing Tom at [email protected], or 85th Anniversary calling Yvonne at 201-896-4800. ###
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The Wood-Ridge Council honored three students from Bergen County Academies for their extraordinary academic achievements at a ceremony during the July 2013 Borough Coun- cil meeting. (l-r) Jessica Bowman, Alexa Perucci and Gabriella 1928 - 2013 Costa, with Councilman Ezio Altamura and Council President Catherine Cassidy. Photo provided by Brian F. Costa. ### PAGE 16 - The Gazette Newspaper September 2013 Glen Rock Resident Helps Sandy Related Legal Help Available Several legal service re- - Public benefits includ- Hurricane Sandy Victims – Bankruptcy and debt sources are available to those ing denial of rental assistance, collection Glen Rock resident Naomi drills, power saws and lawn affected by Superstorm Sandy. TANF, food stamps or unem- - Domestic violence Gamorra recently helped sur- tools. Some Glen Rock com- • If you have legal issues ployment benefi ts – Federal income tax issues vivors of Hurricane Sandy munity members donated arising out of Superstorm San- - Claims arising from - Civil legal issues faced by hosting a successful Tool money towards the purchase dy, you are eligible to receive fraudulent service or storm- by senior residents aged 60 or Distribution for Little Ferry of basic home tools such as free legal counsel and advice related scams older and Moonachie survivors of screwdrivers, hammers, pli- and brief services from vol- NNJLS also provides eli- For more information con- Superstorm Sandy. ers, etc. unteer attorneys of Volunteer gible residents with: tack Northeast New Jersey The drive was sponsored Rotary members donated Lawyers for Justice. - Evictions, illegal lockouts Legal Services, 190 Moore by the Bergen County VOAD Home Depot gift cards which Call 855-301-2525 for in- and landlord/tenant issues Street, Hackensack. Call 201- (Voluntary Organizations Ac- went towards the purchase of formation. All issues must - SSI/SSDI and other state 487-2166, email: nnnjls@lsnj. tive in Disaster) and the Glen gardening kits, shovels and relate to Superstorm Sandy. and local public benefi ts issues org or go to www.lsnj.org/ Rock Poverty Awareness Proj- other lawn tools. Support for • NNJLS provides free - Immigration issues for nnjls ### ect, and was hosted at the Re- the drive also came from Glen legal assistance to low-income, Legal Permanent Residents covery Information Center in Rock Paint and Hardware, stor- senior and disable residents af- Moonachie. ing and accepting donations. fected by Superstorm Sandy. Gamorra initiated a Tool Bergen VOAD Volunteers NNJLS can provide as- Protect your health and property. Drive in her town of Glen Rock assembled a list of Little Ferry sistance with issues related to: when, as a VOAD Volunteer, and Moonachie community - Denial of FEMA or Na- Contact VOAD for a FREE mold she realized that a signifi cant members that indicated loss tional Flood Insurance claims inspection. Funding is available for of their tools during the initial number of Little Ferry and - Housing as a result of storm residential mold remediation Moonachie residents lost their intake done at the Recovery damage valued tools during Hurricane Information Center. ### Sandy. Many residents are dependent on their tools for a living and many had stored their tools in sheds and garages, which were not covered by Lanni Appliance Center FEMA and insurance. The community of Glen Rock responded with some gently used tools including Summer Sizzler Savings Bergen County Storm Recovery Information Center Located at Moonachie First Presbyterian Church, VOAD is a clearinghouse that offers a network of 50+ voluntary organizations ready to help you with your Superstorm Sandy recovery needs. Services are provided on a Washers/Dryers GFWR4805FRR/GFDR485GFRR case-by-case basis to renters, homeowners, and small busi- Electric Ranges Free Standing Gas Ranges Free Standing Gas Ranges nesses. JAP025NSS PG59085EPSS PGB910 Services include informa- tion and referral, case manage- ment, mold inspections and REBATES AVAILABLE mold remediation, tear-outs, ON SELECTED MODELS debris removal, storm related repairs, financial assistance, Washers GTWN8250DWS Dryers Spacemaker Microwaves donated goods, etc. JVM3670 Walk-ins welcome. GTDS850GDWS Tuesday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday Closed Monday Closed Hours subject to change
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Cortona Devastated. Cortona Revitalized. As Sandy loomed on Mon- died November 24.) plied stain to the thick wooden day, October 29, 2012, Lit- Despite personal losses at beams on the soaring arched tle Ferry CERT (Community homes and businesses, parish- ceiling. A new sound system Emergency Response Team) ioners began the arduous task was installed. Pretty much volunteers were preparing the of clean-up and recovery. everything was new. St. Margaret of Cortona gym- The new pastor, Rev. Kevin With new white circular nasium as a emergency shelter Carter, arrived February 1, light fi xtures with gold trims with cots in place and food 2013, and supervised the mas- hanging from the ceiling, the cooking. sive renovation of the Church. Church seemed brighter than At about 10:30 p.m., un- Structurally, the building it had been before the storm. expected water began coming was sound. The Church was completely fast up Chamberlain Avenue, But inside the Church, the revitalized! and the shelter was abandoned. fl ood waters rose as high as Estimated recovery costs On Wednesday, CERT the pew seats. The oak wain- could reach $1 million, but a regrouped and went back to scoting on the walls buckled. fi nal tally is still unknown. St. Margaret’s to begin the The altar floor and carpets Donations from the recovery operations of clean- were destroyed. The pipe or- Knights of Columbus, arch- ing up the mud layered on the gan was destroyed. Electrical diocesan parishes (especially gym fl oor. work needed to be done as the local deanery), individu- CERT became operational well as sanitizing and mold als, etc., helped defray some again and set up a food pantry remediation. The Altar, which of the cost, and insurance is and disaster relief center. This is made out of marble, was not expected to reimburse some of center was open until Friday, damaged. the expenses. November 9, 2012. After the clean-up, recon- Although there was more That wall of storm surge struction began. Vinyl tiles, detail work to be done, the water also damaged the Church, with a marble-like veneer, re- Church was dedicated and re- rectory and parish offi ces. placed the carpets. Pews were opened on Sunday, August 4, The Church was closed and refi nished. The organ was sent 2013. (See story on page 18-19). services were held in the gym to a Paterson piano company to The gym, rectory and Mar- since December. (The Church be salvaged. nell Hall parish offi ces, are still doors were opened for a public Contractors cut marble and months away from completion. wake for its longtime pastor, placed it on the altar’s Sanctu- Photos provided by Henry F. the Rev. Arthur Humphrey, who ary, painted walls and ap- Ballone. ### PAGE 18 - The Gazette Newspaper September 2013 Dedication and Re-opening
On Sunday, August 4, 2013, refurbished Church. dead. Our hearts are fi lled with parishioners gathered at the gym Rev. Carter unlocked the gratitude and joy and the Lord.” which served as their Church Church doors and the procession The congregation stated the for over nine months, as Auxil- ceremoniously continued inside “Profession of Faith” followed by iary Bergen County Bishop John with the choir singing, “Let Us the “Litany of Saints.” Flesey and Rev. Kevin E. Carter Go Rejoicing,” followed by the Bishop Flesey moved to the led a procession to the altar for a assembly. altar and prayed the “Prayer of brief closing ceremony. Bishop Flesey began the Dedication.” He then anointed The cadre of clergy then solemn rededication service by the white marble altar with the proceeded from the altar to the blessing the Holy Water at the sacred chrism (rubbing it with back of the Church, leading a Baptismal font, then moved consecrated oil), after which procession of choir, parishio- throughout the Church sprin- assisting priests living at St. ners and local offi cials across kling the people, and purifying Margaret’s anointed the walls. the parking lot to the entrance the walls and altar of the new With a bowl of lit incense of St. Margaret of Cortona R.C. Church. on the altar, the Bishop imposed Church. The Old Testament was read incense on the altar swinging a At the entrance, trustee followed by the responsorial thurible, purifying the altar of Regina T. Coyle symbolically psalm. Epistle and Gospel were prayer, followed by assisting presented The Most Reverend read, with homily by the Bishop clergy blessing the Church walls John W. Flesey, Auxiliary Bish- who said, “I have good news for and congregation with incense. op of Newark, with the architect you, St. Margaret of Cortona The altar was cleaned and blueprints and the keys to the Church has been raised from the covered by ladies from the Ro- September 2013 The Gazette Newspaper - PAGE 19 of St. Margaret of Cortona sary Society, and fl owers were St. Margaret of Cortona R.C. placed by the Vorisek Family. Church. The candles were lit for the The dean read the letter fi rst time for the Celebration of of appointment presenting the the Eucharist by the Deacons of Pastor-elect. The Bishop com- the Mass. mended Fr. Carter as the Pastor The Mass continued with of Saint Margaret of Cortona gifts presented, the bread and Church. wine were consecrated, and the Carter, who came to the par- choir singing as the communion ish in February, was offi cially was served to the congregation installed as pastor. Remarks for the fi rst time in their refur- were made by Pastor Carter, fol- bished Church. lowed by the fi nal blessing and The consecrated Eucharist dismissal. was blessed with incense and As the choir sang, “All Crea- following a procession, was tures of Our God and King,” a reposed in the Tabernacle for procession of clergy, worshipers the Inauguration of the “Blessed and guests exited. Sacrament Chapel.” Fr. Carter met with the pa- The sanctuary lamp above rishioners outside the Church. the Tabernacle was lit, complet- Light refreshments followed in ing the “Rite of Dedication” of the Parish Hall. ### PAGE 20 - The Gazette Newspaper September 2013
Taking a Journey to the Center of the Earth On Friday, August 2, 2013, • Karaoke singing a scavenger hunt. from 6:30 to 1 a.m., The Has- • Eugene Show -- family The Newark Museum pro- brouck Heights Public Library concert performance by award vided an interactive achaeo- held their 7th Annual Library winning children’s recording logical table display. Bash, “Take a Journey to the artist, Yosi Unique refreshments in- Center of the World.” • Discover the World of cluded fossil cookies, dirt cup, With imaginative graphics Cave Animals mushroom salad, pterodactyl and bold displays, The Library Throughout the evening wings, gourmet bugs, caterpil- was tranformed into a world of there were various activities for lar kabob, ladybug-cake-pop, new discovery. the entire family to do together ants-on-a-log, etc. There was a great line-up – going on a dino dig explora- This program was made of activities to enjoy: tion, making your own fossil, possible through the generous • Special guest appear- learning from the Boy Scouts support and funding provided ances of costumed characters how to survive the wilderness by The Hasbrouck Heights • Movie screening of “Oz of Middle Earth, and going on Friends of The Library. ### the Great & Powerful” September 2013 The Gazette Newspaper - PAGE 21
This is the 12 year Williamsport Tournament. The 2013 Wood-Ridge team became only the 5th team in the 60 year history of Wood-Ridge Little League to win a District title and advance to the Sectionals. Wood-Ridge was one of 20 out of over 300 teams that advance to the Sectionals in hopes of advancing further to have a shot at the crown jewel of Little League Baseball, Wil- liamsport 12 year old tournament. The team went 9-0 in pool play and semifi nals to advance to the championship game.
Troop 181 Summer Camp Boy Scouts Troop 181 at- built for our King played by Rifl e Shooting, Archaeology, The previous ten year old District 5 champion, 2013 Wood- tended Summer Camp in Blair- Jessie P. of Carlstadt Troop 1. Geocaching, Geology Ridge 11 year olds, came back strong this year and won the stown, New Jersey for the 13th Our new Senior Patrol • Matthew Cu: Camping, Districts and Sections and advanced to Cherry Hill for the state year. Leader, Nick S. who did a great Archery, Swimming, Environ- tournament. Scoutmaster Mike Swee- job all week, led the boys. Mat- mental Science ney, along with Assistant thew K. earned the mile swim • Jared K: Leather Making, Wood-Ridge/Moonachie Little League Scoutmasters Christopher award, which he also earned Archery, First Aid Complete Historic 2013 Season Cupo, John Marasciulo and last year. Thomas C., Andrew • Matthew K: Wilder- Dan Albano, led the troop. Mr. R., Vincent M., Matthew Co ness Survival, Archaeology, The Little League and Babe Moonachie proud. Biamonte, Carlstadt Scoutmas- and David all passed the BSA Kayaking, Mammal Study, Ruth teams of Wood-Ridge As for district champion- ter with over 30 years experi- swim test for the fi rst time. Pioneering and Moonachie completed the ships, fi ve banners were won ence, also joined us. We also had two boys who • Gerard L: Soil and Water greatest season ever in 2013, a in all including the Senior Babe This year, two Scouts from have gone to camp for the last Conservation, Kayaking, Fish season like no other. Overall, Ruth team and 10 and 11-year- Troop 1 from Carlstadt joined time and will be missed next and Wildlife Management, the town’s teams combined to old Little League All-Stars. 15 Scouts from Troop 181. year; they are Gerard L. and Emergency Preparedness, En- win fi ve district banners and Also achieving district banners Our troop met at the Bi- Matthew R. vironmental Science three playoff championships. were the 12 year olds winning anchi House to gather our These Scouts are working • Vincent M: Camping, League president Phil Romero the District Five championship, camping supplies and departed on becoming Eagle Scouts. Archaeology, Forestry, Envi- considers this season to be a the 13-year-old Babe Ruth team for Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco on This year, Thomas C. made a ronmental Science, First Aid huge accomplishment and one winning District Four, and the Sunday, July 7. commemorative plaque, which • Louis M: Camping, that he will never forget. 15 year olds also winning Dis- Upon arriving, we were was signed by Troop 181 Scouts Climbing, Environmental Sci- The fi rst playoff champion- trict Four. given a brief tour of the range and will be displayed at the ence, First Aid ship belongs to the 16 through Not to be forgotten are the and all Scouts were required camp dining hall. • Chris M: Swimming, 19 year olds Senior Babe Ruth teams that made it to their re- to take a swim test in order to Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco of- Archery, First Aid team, who captured the Ber- spective championship games have access to any swimming fers scouts numerous opportu- • Andrew R: Camping, gen County Senior Babe Ruth but came up one game short of activities. nities to complete merit badges Weather, Emergency Prepared- playoff championship. The 10 adding to an already impressive The lake is named Sand towards advancement in the ness, Environmental Science and 11-year-old Little League list of titles. The 8-year-old All Pond Lake aka Camp Crystal troop. • Matthew R: Weather, All-Stars won their second Star teams were runners up in Lake from the Friday the 13th Our troop participated in American Heritage, Cooking, consecutive District 5 Champi- tournaments taking place in fi lm. We played a lot of fi eld various activities to fit each Hiking onship and the Section 2 State Paramus and Lyndhurst. The games such as Frisbee, football, individual scout’s level of in- • William R: Partial Com- Championship to compete for 9-year-olds took second place and baseball. terest. pletion of Cooking Badge the New Jersey State Champi- in their championship game On Wednesday, we had Scouts had to attend daily • Nick S: Camping, Climb- onship in Cherry Hill, NJ for in Lodi. Troop games where we com- lessons beginning at 9 a.m. and ing, Environmental Science, the fi rst time in their history. This incredible season saw peted with other Troops also ending at 5 p.m. There were First Aid In the State Champion- the Wood-Ridge and Moon- camping at No-Be-Bo-Sco. over 40 merit badge activities • Ryan Z: Camping, Geo- ship, they played teams from achie Little League and Babe This year’s camp theme offered at camp this year. caching, Astronomy, First Aid Erial, NJ, Old Bridge, NJ, and Ruth teams win more titles than was “The Lost City of Gold”. Our Scouts worked and • Jesse: Swimming, Camp- Randolph, NJ from August 7 ever had before. League presi- Our Troop won 1st place in this completed the following merit ing through 12, 2013. Unfortu- dent Phil Romero is very proud year’s dress-up event. badges: • David: First Class Ad- nately, the team lost its opening of all of the teams, stating that The scouts worked together • Anthony A: Art, Geol- venture game to Erial 19 to 6 and then the season was phenomenal and in camp wide activities and ogy, Environmental Science, Thomas C. and Andrew R. elimination game against Old every coach and player worked games. Our troop members First Aid completed this article as a re- Bridge that followed by a score very hard to win. Vincent M. and Dan Albano • Thomas C: Camping, quirement towards earning the of 5 to 4 which knocked them Photos by Karyn Ochiuzzo. dressed up as explorers search- Archery, Wood Carving, Rifl e Communications Badge. Pho- out of the running. Despite the Story by John Cross with con- ing for the Lost City of Gold. Shooting, Basketry, Environ- tos were submitted by Christo- early exit in the tournament, the tributions by Phil Romero and We also took 1st place in mental Science pher Cupo. ### 10 and 11-year olds still made Robert Packen. ### the most comfortable throne • Matthew Co: Camping, the towns of Wood-Ridge and PAGE 22 - The Gazette Newspaper September 2013
Runners Take Off At Teterboro Airport It was 85 degrees with male, was John Pusols, Hack- area. Nourishment was avail- humidity at 65 percent, but a ensack, NJ (19), with a time of able upon the race conclusion. slight overcast and light wind 16:40.02, and female, Lyndsay Runners received a “goody kept athletes from running in McMeen, Morristown, NJ (33), bag” upon departing the race. a furnace. with a time of 19:10.51. The Moonachie EMS/Res- At 8:30 a.m., on Saturday, The youngest male, Bobby cue Squad provided emergency July 20, 2013, the 16th Annual Tommaney, Ramsey, NJ (12), and fi rst aid services attending Teterboro Airport 5K Run was at 26:16.43 and female, Emma to a few runners on site, with held at the Jet Aviation facility. Goshin, Glen Rock, NJ (10), at one transport. Teterboro Airport suspended 26:38.33. This event was organized fl ight operations on Runway The oldest male, Nathaniel by Bergen County United Way 1-19 for the race. Finestone, Mountainside, NJ, and PSE&G and benefi ts the This event featured: (84) at 35:13.62 and the oldest Bergen County United Way $10,000 Random Prize Give- female, Melva Murray, Bed- Compassion Fund to be used away, $1,000 Super Random minster, NJ, (81) at 53:58.88. to provide direct services to Grand Prize, ChronoTrack According to Compuscore, the most vulnerable residents D-Tag Scoring, food, mini- 629 crossed the fi nish line, with in our community and to de- Flyer Dashes, food, “T” shirts 34 year old Teena Kochukosky, velop programs and fi nancial and DJ. Bergenfi eld, NJ, bringing up resources to address unmet The course was fl at out and the pack at 55:54.70. needs. back with only fi ve turns, two “United Way Mini-flyer Since its inception, the water stops and mile clocks on Dashes” (25-200 yards) for race has raised over $500,000 the runway. The course was children 2 through 12 followed for Bergen County United Way certified and the race sanc- the 5K event. Children wore a and NJ 211. tioned by USA Track & Field #1 tag. Each child was a top The race director was Mark and is a Grand Prix Series finisher and received a blue Zenobia (On Your Mark Pro- Race. Run is USATF-NJ NBGP ribbon. ductions). Results are posted 500 points. There were plenty of water at www.compuscore.com ### This year’s top finisher, stations throughout the race September 2013 The Gazette Newspaper - PAGE 23
W-R Soccer Annual Moonachie Mystery 5K Run AvPORTS leases, manages, and operates Family Fun Day The South Bergen Rotary Prizes for top male and aviation infrastructure to include commercial September 7 Club is gearing up for its 2nd female overall, and top three service and general aviation airports, Wood-Ridge Soccer is Annual Moonachie Mystery finishers in each age group. and other facilities. hosting its fi rst Annual Family Run to be held Saturday, Octo- Also, prizes for best costumed Fun Day on September 7, 2013, ber 26, 2013. Starting line will male and female runner plus be right outside the ball fi elds there will be three prize win- In business for over three quarters of a from 12 - 4 p.m. It will be loaded with lots on Redneck Road. ners for "Best Decorated House century, our name has rightly become Check in begins at 7 a.m., on the Course." There will be synonymous with a culture of excellence and of fun for the kids includ- ing bounce houses, obstacle race starts 9 a.m. and "Fun “T” shirts, food, DJ and great the assurance of integrity. courses, slides and games with Run" starts at 10 a.m. goodie-bags. vendors selling food, snacks, Course is USATF Certifi ed Proceeds will benefi t Par- But the virtues that set us even further apart team apparel, and lots of other and Sanctioned with Compus- ent Project Muscular Dystro- in the end are the unparalleled quality of our goodies. Admission is free. core bar-code scoring. phy (www.parentprojectmd. services, and our unrivaled reputation for They have an arrangement Registration fee is $25 per org) and other local charities. accountability, innovation, and productivity, with the New York Red Bulls runner until October 19, and Details and registration painstakingly built up over these many years. that for each ticket sold to their $30 day of race, $5 per fun at compuscore.com, www. September 14 game, they will runner until October 19, and moonachiemysteryrun.com or donate money to support their $7 day of race. southbergenrotary.org. ### organization. If 100 tickets are sold they will send the Red Bulls Street Team to perform 5K Walk Oct. 5 at Depken Field Providing Airport Management & Development Services at Family Fun Day and if 150 The Children's Dyslexia The course is 5K (3.1 miles). Always dependable. Always accountable... 24/7 tickets are sold, they will send a Center of NJ, located at 301 Di- The Walkathon will be www.afcoinc.com player to sign autographs. vision Avenue will sponsor its held rain or shine. Registration To purchase tickets, please 7th Annual Hasbrouck Heights starts at 9 a.m. and the Walk go to the following website: 5K Walk to help support Dys- begins at 10 a.m. Registra- http://www.newyorkredbulls. lexic children on Saturday, Oc- tion is $15 for adults and $5 For All Your Advertising Specialty Needs com/tickets and reference pro- tober 5, 2013, at Depken Field. for children under 12 years of Over 37 Years Experience in the Ad Specialty Field mo code: RBNY914 ### age. Participants who register Learn Tai Chi prior to the event will receive CUSTOM PRINTING AND EMBROIDERY a commemorative "T" shirt at Pens • Magnets • Mugs • Glasses Lodi Little League Workshops registration. Refreshments will Tote Bags • Calendars • Clothing be available. The Free Public Library of Thousands of items available with 2014 Registration Proceeds go directly to Hasbrouck Heights will spon- custom printing to promote your business the cost of training tutors The Lodi Little League sor workshops focused on Tai or organization this Holiday Season and tutoring children. Make will hold baseball and softball Chi Short Form. checks payable to: Children's JAN PROMOTIONS INC. registration for the 2014 season These workshops are free Dyslexia Center of NJ, indicat- Jack Nagel • Denise Love Nagel beginning Monday, September and people of all ages are en- ing Hasbrouck Heights on the Showroom: 50 Moonachie Road, Moonachie, NJ 9, 2013, at the Little League couraged to attend. They will memo line. Send to Hasbrouck 201-641-2803 • www.janpromotions.com Clubhouse at 72 Church Steeet be held once a month in the Heights Learning Center, 301 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. ev- Library’s conference room at Division Ave., Hasbrouck ery Monday, Wednesday and 320 Boulevard from 7 to 8:30 Heights, NJ 07604 or call 201- Friday through September 30. p.m. on the third Monday of 288-1183. ### Fast, Efficient, Quality Services Any child that played last every month. 1912 — 100 YEARS — 2012 year is required to sign up by These workshops will September 30 and return their teach you what Tai Chi is, how Claim Settlement Center uniform from last season. to perform the basic move- Wood-Ridge We handle everything for you. Fees are $75 for the 1st ments, and how you benefit child, $50 for a 2nd child and from it. The next workshop Mayor's 5K Towing • First Reports • Rental • Estimating $35 for a 3rd child. A refund- will be Monday, September Wood-Ridge Mayor Paul Insurance Company Liaison Lic. #1813A able $25 volunteer fee will be 16, 2013. No registration is Sarlo and the Borough are added and be refunded after required. Collision & General Repairs • Towing & Recovery sponsoring their 4th Annual a parent completes volunteer The instructor, Paul Bar- USATF-NJ Certifi ed 5K run work. After September 30, cia, has been practicing Tai Chi Lenox Garage Services on Sunday, October 13, 2013, 510 Terrace Ave., Hasbrouck Heights • 201-288-0752 the registration fee will rise for over 15 years. He is a local at 10 a.m. with a start/fi nish at to $100. businessman with a passion for the Wood-Ridge High School. For new enrollees, a copy Tai Chi and desire to spread his This event also includes a Kids of the child’s birth certifi cate knowledge and experience. For Fun Run: under 5 years/50 and proof of Lodi residence is details, please call The Library yards, 6-9 years/100 yards and required. at 201-288-0488. ### Tickets for the 2013 An- 10 years and older/ 1/4 mile nual Awards Brunch will also dashes. Preserving New Jersey's be available on these dates. Soccer Shoot Out Awards for the top three Distinguished Aeronautical Heritage For more information, The Knights of Columbus male/female overall, first please call 973-591-1137 or Council 4524 will hold its third Wood-Ridge male/female fi n- 973-908-9395 or visit www. annual soccer shoot out on ishers, 15 age-division gift 41st Annual LodiLittleLeague.com. ### Saturday, September 28, 2013, certifi cates, fi nisher medals for at McKenzie Field, East Ruth- Fun Run participants, and team Induction Dinner erford NJ at 9 a.m. till 12 noon. participation awards. It is open to all boys and There will be Super-Tech The Fiesta • October 15, 2013 • 6 p.m. girls ages 10 to 14. Each child "T" shirt, and entertainment. $100 per person • Public Welcome Walkers & families welcome. Complete restorations, must have a parent or guard- Limited seating. Please call for reservations. Cost for the 5K is $20 ($18 repairs, maintenance ian to sign a permission slip in and inspections of order for a child to participate. USATF), race-day registration 2013 Inductees antique and classic aircraft Trophies will be awarded for is $25, and Fun Run is $5. Proceeds to benefi t local Tim Chopp: Founder of the Berlin Airlift Association Dylan Sujet A&P, I.A. each age group. ### Ned Nederfi eld: Master Aviation Mechanic charities. Sujet Aero Thomas R. Vaucher: WWII Combat Pilot To register on-line go to: Restoration L.L.C. WALK www.raceforum.com/wood- PO Box 494 Facing Traffi c Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum of NJ ridge. For more information Pittstown, NJ 08867 call 551-486-6805 or visit 400 Fred Wehran Drive, Teterboro, NJ 07608 908-310-7976 BIKE www.njwoodridge.org/5krace 201-288-6344 • Fax: 201-288-5666 • www.njahof.org [email protected] With Traffi c ### PAGE 24 - The Gazette Newspaper September 2013
. bruxism. If the dentist or pa- W-R Health Department tient notices signs of bruxism, the condition may be observed Annual Blood Screening Filling You In over several visits to be sure The Wood-Ridge Board of Appointments must be By Jeffrey E. Mason, D.M.D. of the problem before recom- Health is offering the Annual made in advance, Monday mending and starting therapy. Blood Screening Program at through Friday, from 9 a.m. to ers may experience pain in The objective of therapy What is bruxism? the Senior Center, on Tuesday, noon. Sign-ups will be held their temporomandibular joint is to get the bruxer to change Bruxism is the technical September 24, 2013, from 7:30 at the Municipal Building, 85 (TMJ) - the jaw - which may behavior by learning how to term for grinding and clench- a.m. to 10 a.m. Humboldt Street starting now. manifest itself as popping and rest the tongue, teeth and lips ing that abrades teeth and may It will consist of a CBC, At the time of registration, clicking. Women have a higher properly. When some people cause facial pain. People who CHEM 23 and Lipid Profi le, bring two large, stamped en- prevalence of bruxism possibly become aware of their prob- grind and clench, called brux- with results sent to your private velopes -- one with your name because they are more likely to lem, simply advising them to ers, unintentionally bite down medical doctor. Cost is $20. and address, the other with experience tissue alterations in rest their tongue upward with too hard at inappropriate times, A T4 (thyroid) blood test is your medical doctor’s name and the jaw resulting from clench- teeth apart and lips shut may such as in their sleep. In addi- $5. A Homocysteine level, an address (mandatory). ing and grinding. Tongue in- be enough to change their be- tion to grinding teeth, bruxers amino acid that, when elevated, A 12 hour fast prior to your dentations are another sign of havior and relieve discomfort. also may bite their fi ngernails, may lead to blockage in the appointment time is required. clenching. However, the dentist can make pencils and chew the inside arteries, is $30. PSA testing Refreshments will be served. Stress and certain person- a plastic mouth appliance, such of their cheek. People usually (male), a blood screening tool Call the Health Depart- ality types are at the root of as a night guard that’s worn to aren’t diagnosed with bruxism for detection of prostate cancer, ment for sign-up times and bruxism. For as long as human- absorb the force of biting. This until it is too late because so is $30. dates at 201-939-2161. ### kind has existed, bruxism has appliance can prevent future many people don’t realize they All payments must be affected people with nervous damage to the teeth and helps have the habit. Others mistak- made in cash. No checks ac- tension. Anger, pain and frus- change the patient’s destructive enly believe that their teeth cepted. No blood test additions Off to College: tration can trigger bruxism. behavior. must touch at all times. About or substitutions permitted. This People who are aggressive, Ref: sources and compila- one in three people suffer from program is open to all adults 18 Even Healthy competitive and hurried also tions, the Academy of General bruxism, which can easily be years or older. Minors may be Young Adults may be at a greater risk for Dentistry. Dental patients ref- treated by a dentist. bruxism. erence information. tested with parental consent. Need Vaccines Can bruxism cause harm? What can be done Dr. Jeffrey Mason is a The Bergen County De- People who have otherwise about it? cosmetic and general dentist 2013 Senior partment of Health Services is healthy teeth and gums can During regular dental vis- at 232 Boulevard, Hasbrouck participating in National Im- clench so often and so hard that its, the dentist automatically Heights, NJ. 201-288-4447, Flu Shots munization Month. over time their teeth become checks for physical signs of www.DrJeffreyMason.com Adult infl uenza vaccine To recognize the im- sensitive. They experience injections are provided to resi- portance of immunizations jaw pain, tense muscles and dents over 65 years of age. throughout life and to help headaches along with excessive Adults 65 years and older are remind young adults that they wear on their teeth. Forceful required to bring their Medi- need vaccines too. This is the biting when not eating may Jeffrey Mason, D.M.D. care card (Part B). Residents perfect opportunity to make cause the jaw to move out of Cosmetic and General Dentistry who are covered by Man- sure young adults are pro- proper balance. Implant Crowns • Veneers aged Care Plans (HMO) are tected against diseases like fl u, Cosmetic Dentistry • Whitening requested to see their private whooping cough, tetanus, HPV What are the signs? Crowns and Bridges • Bonding physicians for the vaccine. No and meningitis. When a person has brux- Root Canal • Extractions Getting ready for college ism, the tips of the teeth look pre-registration is required. 232 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ means making sure you are fl at. Teeth are worn down so Adults under 65 and/or 201-288-4447 • www.DrJeffreyMason.com those who do not have a Medi- up-to-date on all doses of the much that the enamel is rubbed care Part B card will be charged recommended vaccines – both off, exposing the inside of the a fee for the Flu Vaccine. Lim- to protect yourself and others tooth which is called dentin. CHIROPRACTIC ACUPUNCTURE around you. When exposed, dentin ited vaccine is available for Dr. Charles J. Santoro, B.S., D.C. Sung Ho Park, B.S., MAOM L.Ac Because some diseases can may become sensitive. Brux- those under 65 years old. Auto Accidents Complimentary Weight Loss For more information and spread quickly in settings like Pain Management Consultations Pain/Skin Problems college dorms and classrooms, Sports Injuries with this ad. Gynecology details call your Health Depart- 201-288-1121 201-706-7905 ment. many colleges and universities www.santorochiropractic.comom www.libertyacu.com Blood Pressure Check 448 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ • Carlstadt: Monday, Sep- have vaccination entry require- tember 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. at ments. The Carlstadt Health De- Borough Hall. Young women and men partment, in conjunction with • East Rutherford: Tuesday, who have not started or fi nished the Health Awareness Regional October 15 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the HPV vaccine series may be Program of HackensackUMC, vaccinated through age 26. offers a free blood pressure pro- BARON II the Civic Center. • Hasbrouck Heights: Tues- Meningococcal vaccine is gram on the third Wednesday DRUG & SURGICAL day, September 24 from 10 a.m. recommended for young adults, of every month, from 11 a.m. to to noon at the Senior Center. especially students who will be 1 p.m., at the Carlstadt Senior living in dorms. Civic Center. Your Community Care Pharmacy •Moonachie: & Home Health Care Specialists Wednesday,October 2 from Your need for other vac- Program includes informa- 10:30 to 11:30 at the Civic cines depends on factors such tion: prevent and manage blood FREE Blood Pressure pressure, body fat composi- Center. as your childhood vaccination & Diabetes Tests • Wood-Ridge: Tuesday, history, travel plans, personal tion, manage stress, nutrition for healthy living, community October 8 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. health status and risks. We Accept All Rx Insurance Plans and Thursday, November 7 For further information, health resources, etc. For more contact the Bergen County De- information call 551-996-2038. from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the FREE Prescription pick-up and delivery Senior Center. ### partment of Health Services at ### 201-634-2709 for a copy of the at your home or business brochure, Meningitis on Cam- FREE Hearing Test We offer bill pay services: Water, Phone, Electric, etc. Blood Drive pus: Don’t Wait Vaccinate, and FREE TRIAL Phone Cards • Phone Service On Wednesday, September the fact sheet, Meningococ- Lifetime Service Top-Ups Discount Long Distance 11, 2013, at Veterans Memorial cal Disease and the Vaccine: Unlimited USE Phone Chips • TracPhones • Verizon Phones Park on Valley Boulevard, the What College Students Need 91 Moonachie Road • Moonachie Knights of Columbus Saint to Know. Bob Salvesen, Audioprosthologist Anthony's Council 11585 will For further information, 201-641-1110 • Fax: 201-641-1113 contact the Centers for Dis- 183 Main St., Hackensack • 201-343-8181 Email: [email protected] sponsor a blood drive. 44 N. Central Ave., Ramsey • 201-880-1300 The Community Bloodmo- ease Control and Prevention at www.beltone.com/nj Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ Call for a Convenient Appointment bile will be stationed there from NJ Lic. Hearing Aid Dispenser #551 Over 30 Years of Service • Chief Pharmacist: Luis Medina R.Ph. 3 p.m.-7 p.m. ### default.htm ### Board Certifi ed-Hearing Instrument Sciences Under New Management September 2013 The Gazette Newspaper - PAGE 25
a little. mecca of entertainment and Overseeing the event is Attention health enthusi- was known throughout the tri- Pastor, Father Michael Ma- asts there’s a new Gym about state area for its productions. rotta and Committee Chairman Artful Thinking to open next to Kmart called In the late 20s the theater Steve Lo Iacono. By Artie Maglionico • Lodi Historian Blink Fitness. From what I’ve was purchased by the Basile The St. Joseph Feast is heard it’s featuring all the latest Family who changed the name among the biggest of its kind At an AARP meeting held state of the art equipment. All to the American Theater. It was in the area and is visited by place on Wednesday after- at the Boys and Girls Club of that work out stuff that’s been among the fi rst “movie shows” thousands of people throughout noons at 1:30. The program is Lodi on June 16, 2013, Mem- collecting dust down your cel- to feature talking movies. the area. It has become, over a favorite among Lodi Senior bership Chairperson Frank lar of late can now be passed At the rate Lodi is growing the years, a gathering place citizens since the movies are Corso Jr. read the names of up without feeling guilty… we might have our own theater for those seeking to rekindle of high quality and the price those active members who are Now you’re heading for Blink after all. We might even bring friendships, meet new people, is right. 90 plus years old. No Frank is Fitness. There is no glamour in back Vaudeville. embrace memories, play games Speaking of Lodi Seniors not among them…or is he? working out alone next to a pile As you read this The Lodi of chance or to have one of Gloria Sysak, program direc- There are 23 life members of dirty socks and funky sweat High School Football Rams those legendary sausage and tor at the Senior Club on Park who fi t that description, among pants that are lying on top of and their celebrated coach Pat pepper sandwiches…oh and Place, is reminding members them are Estelle Salatino 98 the washing machine. Now Tirico are set to “kickoff” their don’t forget the Zepoli. that on September 10, 2013, years young and Vivian De you can work out in pleasant 2013 grid season. NOTE-- In February 2013, there will be a free…there’s that Falco also 98. In attendance surroundings …but hey wash Since taking over as head Lupita O’Brien joined Lodi magic word again…eye exam was 96 year old Ann Luciano those socks fi rst! coach in the mid 80’s Tirico Memorial Library as a bilin- at the facility compliments of who was given much deserved I can’t believe the way the has won three state champion- gual youth services librarian. Phillips Eye center from 10:30 recognition for her years of Borough of Lodi is growing. ships and a string of playoff Lupita traces her love of li- a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will community service in the town We have shopping centers like berths that reach from here braries back to when she helped also be a Pasta Party on Octo- of Lodi. Shop Rite, shoe stores, cloth- to Kalamazoo. In the process her school librarian put plastic ber 8th…see Gloria for details. It is safe to say, at least ing stores, Dunkin Donuts, Coach Tirico has carved out a cellophane book covers on new Hey folks before I forget in this case that your Artful laundromats and a plethora (I niche for himself as the Rams books. She attended college …the AARP entertainment thinker was the youngest per- love that word) of hair salons. “winningest” coach. In 1938 to pursue a fi ne arts career, and committee headed by President son there which is why I attend The only thing we don’t The football Rams celebrated returned to school to become a Connie Galdo and Etta Yar- the meetings. have yet is our own movie the- its fi rst championship season by programmer and systems man- mula are featuring the musi- Speaking at the meeting ater. We did at one time folks… going undefeated, untied, and ager for Merrill Lynch. But her cal duo “Two for the Road” at was Lodi Library executive more years ago than I care to un scored upon. Their record librarian roots kept calling her. their August 20 meeting. The director Barb Hauck Mah who remember and it was called the remains intact: When she had an opportunity singing sensation, which by the introduced the 1st AARP part- American Theater. • Lodi 10-Haverstraw 0 to go back to school, she earned way, consists of yours truly and nership program. In the 1920s it was known • Lodi 33-Park Ridge 0 her Masters degree in Library Jack Sepede, brought down the The newly formed program as the Lodi Show and was • Lodi 32-St. Mary’s 0 and Information Science from house at their last appearance. includes safety driving courses the home of both Vaudeville • Lodi 6-Westwood 0 Rutgers University. Luckily the building was as well as safety tips for those and Minstrel shows. Many of • Lodi 25-St. Agnes 0 Lupita and the Lodi librar- empty at the time which seems seniors who are still cruising the productions were run by • Lodi 7-Manasquan 0 ians have created very popular to be the norm for one of our around town. a young Minstrel entertainer • Lodi 16-Dumont 0 summer programs with story- gigs. I shouldn’t say that folks… The hard working Director from Clifton, NJ by the name • Lodi 7-Harrison 0 times and incentive prizes to last year we performed in front also spoke about her adult read- of William “Billy” Rink. • Lodi 38-Hasbrouck reward children and adults for of 50 people. Unfortunately we ing program, children’s crafts, Appearing at the show Heights 0 reading. showed up at the wrong place the book buddies program, were some of the hottest names Lodi Library offers about and were duly asked to leave. and the English as a second on the circuit. Comedy teams The coaches were Stan Pi- 25 free children’s programs We did, however manage to language courses that will be like the Fontal Brothers, Eu- ella and Frank Gaciofano. Team every month. Recent programs get through one song before beginning this fall. ropean street singers, and a captains were Sam Adamo and include a Princess Party, a chil- realizing we were in the wrong Among Barb’s successful magician named Lawrence Mike Cottone. Team Manager dren’s fashion show and unique place. I tell you folks that is the endeavors is the ever popular Crane who called himself “The was Carl Dvorchak. crafts such as cave painting, last time we play at a funeral! free movie project which takes Irish Wizard.” This past Labor Day week- dinosaur dioramas, and snake Come on …It’s a joke…laugh The Lodi Theater was the end marked the 99th year of the puppets. much heralded St. Joseph Feast. Lupita has developed a The age old tradition in- large and dedicated group of cludes Italian food, games, teen volunteers who prepare raffl es, and entertainment ga- and help out with children’s ATTENTION ADVERTISERS: lore. The event draws Lodi activities. transplants young and old from For teens, Lupita created a across the USA.” Viva San Job Readiness workshop and a The Gazette Newspaper Giuseppe” is the vocabulary weekly Teen Café where teens of the weekend as the town of share technology tips and dis- Lodi celebrated this famous cuss current events. Delivers your neighborhood! end of summer bash. Lupita is very apprecia- tive of the opportunity to work When not in use, closely with Lodi families and to be a part of The Library’s Reach this premium market every month turn off the juice. Be part of the community experience excellent staff. ### Be where the readers are Affordable • Effective
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This will be 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Games, cards & coffee all AARP members who live a visual presentation with high- Carlstadt Senior 11:00 a.m. Mahjong in Hasbrouck Heights, Hack- lights from her book “Rosie the Friendship Club 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Senior Lounge open to all ensack, South Hackensack, Riveter.” The Carlstadt Senior Little Ferry, Rochelle Park and • December 13, 2013 – An- Tuesday, September 3, 10, 17, 24 Friendship Club meets on the Maywood. nual Christmas Party. 10:00 a.m. Line Dancing $1.00 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of The group meets on the • January 10, 2014 – Dr. the month at 1:30 p.m. at the 2:00 p.m. Adv. Chair Yoga $1.00 second Friday of each month Christal Charbonnet, Podiatrist Civic Center. Future trips 6:00 p.m. Card Game Night from September to June. They will discuss foot problems as scheduled are September 24, Wednesday, September 4 meet at 12:30 p.m. at the M&M well as proper care. 2013, to the Delaware Water Building, 116 Holt Street, Hack- • February 14, 2014 – 2:00 p.m. Senior Aerobics $1.00 Gap trolley for $36; October ensack, NJ. Their president is Acoustic Duo Jeff and Karen Wednesday, September 18, 25 15 to Octoberfest at the Villa Marie Gallo from Hasbrouck will present a Valentine’s Day Roma for $34 and November 10:00 a.m. Games, cards & coffee Heights. Program of romantic songs. 21 to the Pines Dinner Theater 10:00 a.m. Mahjong Program Chairperson Mar- • March 14, 2014 – Harp- for $49. An extended trip to ion Davidowicz, along with ist will present a tribute to the 2:00 p.m. Senior Aerobics $1.00 Branson for September 8-16 her committee, has planned an Irish. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Senior Lounge open to all is also available. Call Eileen exciting list of programs for the • April 11, 2014 – Attorney Thursday, Sepember 5, 12, 19, 26 201-933-6949. ### 2013-2014 year. Michael Manna will present a 10:00 a.m. Games, cards & coffee Some programs were se- program “What Seniors Should 11:00 a.m. Mahjong lected to entertain the members be Aware of and How to Protect and others to educate them. It Themselves.” Vic Hoofers 2:00 p.m. Senior Yoga with John $1.00 is hoped that the programs will • May 9, 2014 – Author Auxiliary 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Senior Lounge open to all encourage seniors to attend our Kevin Woyce will present a Friday, September 6, 20 meetings and become members program dealing with the his- The Vic Hoofers meet on the fi rst Thursday of the month 10:00 a.m. Games, cards & coffee of the Chapter. tory of New Jersey. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Senior Lounge open to all The following programs at the Carlstadt Civic Center have been scheduled: Hasbrouck Heights at 7:00 PM. Our fi rst meeting Friday, September 13, 27 for the season will be on Sep- • September 13, 2013 – Bill Annual Senior 10:00 a.m. Fun Bingo Levy will present a visual pro- tember 5th. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Senior Lounge open to all Wellness Luncheon All Aboard for the Mexi- gram highlighting the career of Check Center Bulletin Board for any changes comedian Sid Caesar. The pro- can Train game! This group The Hasbrouck Heights is open to all ladies in the gram is entitled “Hail Caesar: Board of Health will be spon- The Center will be closed on Comedy of Sid Caesar.” surrounding towns who wish soring their Annual Senior to have fun and refreshments. Monday, September 2 for Labor Day • October 11, 2013 – A Wellness Luncheon on Thurs- representative from Bergen Come join us. Call Dolores day, September 19, 2013 at the 201-939-5163. ### County’s Division of Senior Borough Hall Senior Center, CLUB MEETING SCHEDULE 320 Boulevard, from 11 a.m. – Wednesday, September 4 Leisure Club 2 p.m. no registration required. AARP Chapter #4115 10:00 a.m. Executive Board meeting Resumes Activities This is an invitation to all Meets Sept. 17 Wednesday, September 11 senior residents of Hasbrouck The Hasbrouck Heights Heights. Come and enjoy a free AARP Chapter #4115 12:30 a.m. Leisure Club Meeting Leisure Club will resume its lunch, provided by Care-One meets on the third Tuesday of activities on Wednesday, Sep- of Wellington of Hackensack. the month at the Civic Center UPCOMING EVENTS tember 11, 2013, after taking Guest speaker will be Carol at 24 Union Boulevard in Wal- Open to all seniors time off for a summer break. Brush from the Health Aware- lington at 1:30 p.m. Annual Wellness Luncheon: The Club meets the second ness Regional Program of An informative meeting Thursday, September 19 Wednesday of each month ex- Hackensack UMC. For more is held, followed by coffee The free luncheon is open to all resident seniors and refreshments, after which cept for July and August. They information call 201-288-1636. at the Senior Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. meet at the Senior Center at Bingo will be played. They are ### The luncheon is provided by Care-One of 12:30 p.m. looking for current members to The program for the fi rst attend as well as new members Wellington of Hackensack. meeting will be Ms. Elaine M. Moonachie from the surrounding towns to Winter, Associate Director of join. The fi rst meeting of the Annual Flu Shots the Alzheimer’s Association, Senior Trip new season will be on Septem- Tuesday, September 24 Greater New Jersey Chapter. The next Moonachie ber 17, 2013. They look forward No pre-registration required. Seniors 65 or older She will enlighten the mem- Senior trip is scheduled for to greeting you. must bring their Medicare Card (Part B). Seniors bers about this horrible disease The Executive Board will Thursday, September 12, 2013, without this card will be charged $20. that strikes someone every 70 to Doolan’s in Spring Lake, meet at 1:00 p.m. on September seconds. She also plans to ex- featuring a tribute to Dorsey, 3. Story by Eleanor Costa. ### plain the needs of Alzheimer’s Miller, Goodman and Ella. If Trip to LiGreci’s Staaten Octoberfest: victims; the needs of caregiv- you have any questions, call Thursday, October 10 ers and what help is available Audrey at 201-641-4334. ### AARP Collects Cost is $50 for members and $55 for non-members. to both. Cancelled Stamps Includes transportation, German and American food, At the fi rst meeting, mem- Lodi Seniors Club The AARP Chapter 418 music for dancing and a fabulous comedian. bers will be able to sign up for collects cancelled stamps, Limited seating; no seats are guaranteed unless the Thanksgiving Luncheon Seeks New Members trimmed to ¼ inch around the payment is received. Contact: Kathy at and the Christmas Party. In- The Lodi Senior Citizens stamps. Drop off or send to: 201-288-6651 to make payment. formation about the Annual Club is open every Thursday The Gazette Newspaper, 343 Halloween Party, the Senior to anyone 55 or older who lives Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, Wellness Luncheon and the in Bergen County, including all NJ 07604. ### Annual Flu Vaccine program neighboring towns. Refresh- for Hasbrouck Heights Seniors ments are served.For more All Emergencies THE GAZETTE NEWSPAPER will also be discussed. Story information call Rosalie at Celebrating the Community Experience by Peter Gallo Jr. ### 973-340-9091. ### Dial 911 September 2013 The Gazette Newspaper - PAGE 27 Joyful Noise Pre-Cana for Reconstructionist Synagogue Ringers Resume Engaged Couples Announces High Holiday Schedule Rehearsals to be Held in W-R Reconstructionist Temple Those who have attended ser- Bell choir rehearsals with Assumption Church in Beth Israel (RTBI), will offer vices at other synagogues may The Joyful Noise Ringers will Wood-Ridge will be offering a a variety of services during recognize other changes within resume on Wednesday, Sep- full day pre-cana program on the High Holidays to create the service, such as different A Year Later, And I’m Still tember 25, 2013, at 7 p.m. Sunday, October 27, 2013. a unique, inclusive spiritual reading selections or more Missing You The bell choir performs Engaged couples who par- experience for members and streamlined sections. I can’t stop thinking about that several times during the year ticipate will attend the 11 a.m. visitors. The RTBI High Holiday fateful day, you had to leave, you at both Holy Trinity Lutheran Mass where their engagement As a Reconstructionist schedule is as follows: went away. Church at 92 Burton Avenue rings will be blessed. At the end synagogue, RTBI fuses Jewish • Wednesday, September A sadness fi lled me up inside, in Hasbrouck Heights and its of the Mass they will report to tradition into its contemporary, 4, at 8 p.m. – Erev Rosh Ha- Emotions that I could not hide. sister congregation, The Lu- the Hayes Center where a light participatory services and pro- shanah. Tears, they came, sadness lunch will be served. gramming during the High • Thursday, September, 5 too, All my emotions, just for you. theran Church of the Redeemer Throughout the remainder Holy Days and all year ‘round. at 10 a.m. – Rosh Hashanah Time will heal, so I was told, at 475 Maywood Avenue in of the afternoon the couples but time could never fi ll this hole. Maywood. The openhearted, diverse service with Torah readings; But in my heart there is a If you have an interest in will have an opportunity to congregation is LGBT-friendly, tashlich immediately follow- place, you’re always there, keep- ringing with us, the start of discuss honestly with each and welcomes interfaith and ing. ing us safe. the new season is a great time other their strengths and weak- interracial families, Jews by • Friday, September 6, at It’s fi lled with love & happy to begin and you are invited to nesses in family living, com- choice, and those considering 10 a.m. – Alternative Rosh times, It’s never dark, your light come, meet us and learn with munication, fi nances, Christian conversion to Judaism. Hashanah service featuring an it shines. us. Music reading is helpful, sexuality, problem solving, the All services will be led interactive Torah discussion in In heaven now you do reside, but not required — we will Sacrament of Matrimony and by Student Rabbi Ellen Jaffe- lieu of full Torah service. to watch over us with Love & Pride. their role in the Church and Gill, who is entering her fi nal • Friday, September 13, at I know one day, we’ll meet teach you. Please let us know society, all under the supervi- year at the Reconstructionist 6:30 p.m. – Kol Nidre and kab- again just know how much we all of your interest by calling our sion of married couples. miss you and you are always with Minister of Music, George Rabbinical College. Jaffe-Gill, balat Shabbat service. us. Always! Moser, at the Church office, The pre-cana program who is also a certifi ed cantor, • Saturday, September 14, Love, Your Baby Sister 201-288-6889. Rehearsals will ends at approximately 7 p.m. has served as RTBI’s spiritual at 10 a.m. – Alternative Yom continue on Wednesdays at 7 All engaged couples who will leader for the past year. She Kippur service with Jaffe-Gill p.m. unless notifi ed. ### be married within the next year will lead High Holiday services performing an inspirational should consider attending. in dual roles as rabbi and can- cantorial selection in place of If you need more informa- tor. She will be assisted by lay the traditional haftarah; Shab- tion or wish to sign up, please 220 Boulevard leaders and members of Team bat service. contact Marie at 201-288-0276. Torah, a dedicated group of Free seats for first-time Hasbrouck Heights PG. ### congregants who have learned attendees are available; reser- 201-288-4373 to chant Torah. vations are required and may www.thereligiousshoppe.com Key changes to traditional be made by calling RBTI, 201- AWANA Begins High Holiday services are 845-7550, ext. 1. Religious Gifts for all Occasions noted in the calendar below. A form is available in the AWA NA begins Wed nes- summer newsletter, which is Baptism Communion Confi rmation day, September 11, 2013, 7 posted on the website, www. Weddings Anniversaries Birthdays to 8:30 p.m. at Bible Baptist Men’s Breakfast rtbi-online.org. College stu- Graduations Ordination Holidays Church, 31 Passaic Avenue, dents with valid i.d. may also Hasbrouck Heights in the Mul- Invitation attend for free. Details are tipurpose Room and the Chil- Holy Trinity Lutheran available online or by calling dren’s Area. Church in Hasbrouck Heights the synagogue. AWANA clubs make kids Compassionate Service and their sister congregation, RTBI is located at 34 West winners and provides an excit- The Lutheran Church of the Re- Magnolia Avenue in Maywood, ing evening of fun and learn- Quality Flowers deemer in Maywood, will hold off Maywood Avenue and near ing for children four years old their fi rst men’s breakfast of the Routes 4 and 17. ### through Sixth Grade. season on Saturday, September Kids get excited about the 21, 2013. games, awards, and friends The men meet at the Arena Back to Church 231 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights • Parking behind store they make. Along the way they Diner in Hackensack between 201-288-2300 • Open 7 days • www.osheasfl owers.com discover a relationship with 10 and 11:30 a.m. and invite you Sunday their greatest friend... Jesus. to come, introduce yourself and The Carlstadt First Presby- Parents get excited about join them for some good food terian Church “Back to Church the growth they see in their and conversation. Sunday” will be Sunday, Sep- children socially, emotion- One of the topics on the tember 15, 2013, at 10 a.m. All ally, and especially spiritually. agenda for the morning is data are welcome to join in the ser- For more information please security. To register, please vices and stay and enjoy coffee contact Joe Hegedus at MrJo- call the Church offi ce at 201- hour afterwards in Community [email protected] or by 288-6889 and leave a message Hall. The First Presbyterian calling 201-288-4139 ext. 17. for Charlie Davis. Although Church is located on Third ### registration is helpful, it is not Street in Carlstadt. We hope to required. ### see you there. ###
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Funeral Trust Fund www.hennesseyheightsfuneralhome.com • Prearrangements available PAGE 28 - The Gazette Newspaper September 2013 Rosary Society Christmas-at-Sea, Holy Trinity Kicks-off of Corpus Christi From the Porch Sunday Church School Thanks to all who have in Hasbrouck Heights; The Rosary Society of contributed to our recent “From Rally Day in Maywood Corpus Christi Church is get- the Porch” project for our mili- ting off to a great start for There will be no worship tary. Many phone cards and services or classes on Septem- 2013-14 under the leadership of entertainment items have been new offi cers: President Jackie ber 22, 2013, at Holy Trinity in forwarded to Adopt a Soldier Hasbrouck Heights. Mazza, Vice President Maria - NJ for distribution overseas. DeFedele, and Secretary Phyl- They will be gathering Now we are asking you with their sister congregation, lis Mink. Peggy Corcoran will to help us bring a little joy continue in her role as Trea- The Lutheran Church of The to seafarers who will not be Redeemer, for the Rally Day surer. Members have received home with their families for a letter outlining the upcoming celebration at 475 Maywood Christmas. In cooperation with Avenue in Maywood on the meeting dates, programs, and Seafarer’s and International special events. 22nd. Outdoor worship will be- House, a Lutheran mission gin at 10:30 am and will include The first General Meet- serving seafarers, we will be ing is Thursday, September 5, a blessing of teachers, students filling satchels that will be and backpacks. A picnic lunch, 2013, in the school cafeteria delivered to ships by port chap- following the recitation of the games, a jumping house, a pet- lains. On Christmas Eve or ting zoo and pony rides will be Rosary at 7:15 p.m. and Mass Christmas Day when a ship is Personnel Changes Announced in the Chapel. available immediately follow- in the middle of the ocean, the ing worship. They will get off to a run- captain will hold a celebration at Assumption Church ning start as they welcome back On September 29, how- and all the crew will open their The Provincial Adminis- Fr. Richard Mucowski, all Rosarians and also non- ever, they will be welcom- satchels. tration of the Franciscan Friars PhD, pastor, wished Fr. Julian members who would like to ing everyone back to Sunday Each satchel must con- of the Holy Name Providence well at his new assignment. learn about the Rosary Society. Church School at Holy Trinity, tain the following items: One has announced major chang- The parishioners attended a The fi rst meeting will in- 92 Burton Avenue, Hasbrouck sweatshirt (hooded or unhood- es that will take place at the farewell reception for him after clude a discourse on the Mi- Heights, for the 2013-2014 ed size L-XL), three pairs of Church of the Assumption of the 11 a.m. Mass on August 4, raculous Medal, and through- school year. They would love socks (thermal or white gym), Our Blessed Lady in Wood- 2013. out the year we will focus on to welcome newcomers to their one casual pullover T-shirt (size Ridge. Fr. Richard was pleased to the apparations of the Blessed Sunday morning program, too, M-L), one knit winter cap, one Father Julian Jagudilla, see that Brother Paul will be or- Mother and various aspects of and we invite all children, ages can of nuts or a bar of chocolate who has been with the parish dained into the priesthood. This our devotion to the “Lady of the 4 and up, to join them. Classes and a personal Christmas card. for the past two years, has been will take place at the Assump- Rosary” as she called herself begin at 9:45 a.m. and end at They will be collecting assigned to St. Francis of Assisi tion Church at the 5:30 p.m. at Fatima. 10:45 a.m. Parents are invited during September and October Friary in New York City as Mass on Saturday, November The schedule for the up- to sit in on the classes at any to have the satchels ready by parochial vicar in St. Francis of 9, 2013. After his ordination coming months includes: time and to for worship with Thanksgiving. You can con- Assisi Parish and director of the Father Paul will be assigned to • Saturday, September 21 the children at 11 a.m. tribute all the items for a satchel St. Francis Immigration Center. the Assumption Parish. – Recitation of the Rosary The registration form or just a few. Leave them in the Brother Paul Keenan, who Pastor Fr. Richard also wel- with the residents at Bergen should be mailed to the Church box on the porch at Holy Trinity also has been with the parish comed Father Mike Jones who Regional Medical Center. office at 92 Burton Avenue, Lutheran Church, 92 Burton for the past two years, has been will now join Deacon Francis • Sunday, October 6 – An- Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604, Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights. approved for ordination. Materia to serve the parishio- nual Communion Breakfast at or you may bring it on the fi rst If you have questions please He will be ordained a tran- ners at the Assumption Church. the Fiesta following ten o’clock day of classes, September 29. call 201-288-6889. They hope sitional deacon on September Photo and story by Marie and Mass in the Chapel. The dona- ### to provide 25 satchels, enough 7, 2013, with ordination to the Peter Gallo Jr. ### tion for the breakfast is $18 and for an entire ship! priesthood on November 9, tickets will be available at the They invite you to par- 2013. September 5 meeting. Adult Care Brief ticipate with us in turning what Father Francis K. Kim, • Thursday, October 10 – Bank Seeks Drive might otherwise be a lonely who has been in Residence General Meeting – Induction night at sea into a joyous occa- Hosts and Donations at the parish, will relocate to of New Members and Brown Repast sion because strangers ashore South Jersey at the end of Au- Bag Auction The Adult Care Brief have taken the time to share the gust 2013. • Thursday, November 7 – Bank, in conjunction with the spirit of Christmas with these Franciscan Father Michael Catering General Meeting – Collection Caregivers Coalition and Cen- seafarers. Together, in large Jones, who has been the pastor of Christmas gifts for local ter for Food Action of Bergen and small ways, they can al- of St. Anthony of Padua RC children (new and unwrapped County, is seeking donations ways make a difference. Story Church in Butler, has been as- gifts). Christmas Gathering of adult diapers and bed pads provided by Judy Danilchick. signed to Assumption Church tickets will be available. and asking Bergen County Gianna's ### as parochial vicar. Father Mike Repast menus start at $17.95 • Wednesday, December residents to host adult care has been a priest for the past Includes coffee, tea & soda 4 – Christmas Gathering at the brief bank drives and spread the word at their place of em- 13 years. 843 Washington Ave., Carlstadt, NJ Graycliff in Moonachie, 6 to 10 Homecoming 201-460-7997 • www.giannas.biz p.m. Details will be discussed Sunday at St. John’s ployment or worship or their at our General Meeting. school, gym, etc. Prayerful Refl ection We encourage the women September 15 More than one million New Jersey residents are over of the parish to join the Rosary The Episcopal Church of the age of 65 and over 25 Silent Repast Menus Society. Members are required St. John the Divine, corner million older Americans ex- complete from $12.95 to say one decade of the Rosary of Terrace and Jefferson Av- perience some form of in- Retreat Private sections • Seating from 10 to 130 daily, to attend monthly meet- enues in Hasbrouck Heights, 26 West Pleasant Ave., Maywood continence. However, the NJ Christus Rex Catho- ings (fi rst Thursday after the invites you to join them as 201-880-1551 • www.oakalehouse.com Foundation for Aging reports lic men’s silent retreat is fi rst Sunday of the month), to they celebrate Homecoming on that 25% of the state’s senior scheduled for the week- pray the Rosary for deceased September 15, 2013, with Holy population cannot afford basic end of October 18-20, Repast Menus start members, and to participate Eucharist at 10 a.m. from $19.99 needs, including adult diapers 2013, at the Jesuit Loyola whenever possible in various After morning service, 3 Course Meal w/soda, and bed pads. Retreat House in Mor- service projects. there will be a picnic on the coffee & tea included Adult diapers and bed ristown, NJ. Free will Simply come to a General Church grounds with games. 117 Moonachie Road, Moonachie pads cost seniors an average offering. 201-641-4010 Meeting or call Membership No one is ever too old to of $100 a month. With access Retreat house details www.bazzarellirestaurant.com Chairperson Maria DeFedele have a fun fi lled day. Church to adult diapers, seniors can at: www.loyola.org. Call at 201-727-0820 for further School registration will also be remain active, mobile, and 201-288-8656 for more information. Story by Carol held at this time. productive. information. Viceconte. ### Mark your calendars! Join To hold a drive contact You owe it to your- them as they celebrate the Life Menus start at $14.95 Marlene at 201-725-8928. For self to attend at least Coffee & tea included of Christ and their Homecom- more information visit cfanj. one silent retreat in your 269 Hackensack St., Wood-Ridge Pray for Peace ing. ### 201-933-4276 org ### lifetime. www.justinsristorante.com September 2013 The Gazette Newspaper - PAGE 29 Exciting news for Assumption Parish The Franciscan spirit is traditional classes for our sac- Don’t be fooled though, they airmount lighting the way at Assump- ramental students, new up to are passionate about the care Car & Truck Rentals tion Parish. Recently, the date textbooks, and mandatory of the altar linens. F parish community celebrated online chapter assessments as In addition, they also enjoy the Feast of the Assumption well as specially planned fami- celebrations together at their 201-342-0041 of Our Blessed Lady through ly events that enhance liturgical annual Communion Breakfast, OPEN 7 DAYS Masses and their annual parish holy times throughout the year. Christmas Party, annual Birth procession. One of the goals of this Rite Baby Shower and annual 533 Main Street Plans are already in the program is to foster more fam- picnic in June. Hackensack, NJ 07601 works for a more elaborate ily participation in the faith for- The San Alfonso Retreat Feast celebration next year. mation journey for each child. is also an amazing experience Our compact cars start at only $24.00 per day! Infused with the love of the This new program along that many of the Rosarians Cargo vans for moving start at $49.00 per day Blessed Mother and devotion with weekly family Mass at- participate in. to their Franciscan roots, As- tendance, will bring an illu- They also collect non-per- We have all size trucks for sumption Parish is preparing minating light of renewal in ishables for their Food Pantry your moving or business the way for a spiritually uplift- faith formation for families of Ministry. needs. We also have a IXOOÀHHWRIUHIULJHUDWHG ing fall season. Assumption Parish. Their love and dedication trucks and vans for Many exciting things Some examples of the Fam- to the Blessed Mother is their daily, weekly or are underway in the coming ily Catechetical events are the ultimate bond. They begin each monthly rentals. months. “All Saints Around the World” meeting at 6:45 p.m. by pray- In September, the Reli- celebration, “Jesus’ Birthday ing the Rosary together and gious Education Program will Party” and of course, the an- celebrating Mass as a family Please visit us at: welcome sacramental students nual “Three Kings Pageant.” in the Chapel. www.fairmounttruckrental.com into the classrooms as well In addition to the new They honor Mary in the as the new Family Catechesis Family Catechesis curriculum, month of May with an evening Curriculum. Assumption will also offer an of refl ection and the Coronation The Catechetical Family expanded Children’s Liturgy of the Blessed Mother. Greentop Landscaping, Inc. Mass Kick Off event will have at the 5:30 p.m. Mass as well All women of the parish Providing a Quality Service Since 1983 guest speaker presentation and as the 11 a.m. Sunday Masses are always welcome and en- will be the stepping stone for during the school year. couraged to join, especially Complete grounds maintenance service the Religious Education pro- All volunteers are certifi ed now at a time when things seem Spring & fall clean-ups • Shrub trimming gram into a bright, faith fi lled in “Protecting God’s Chil- so stressful and demanding. Weekly lawn maintenance service future. dren.” So log off of Facebook, FREE Estimates • Fully Insured There is also a new website shut down your iPhones and in development that will serve Kindergarten androids and fi nd some time 201-288-8481 • E-mail: [email protected] the parish community in a more Bible Story Time each month to renew your faith James Hogan, Proprietor interactive and informative Assumption Parish Reli- and meditate on the Rosary format. gious Education is pleased to with a joyful group of women. The Music Ministry is also announce that Kindergarten Remember, Mary is always All editions of The Gazette Newspaper excited to bring in new choir Bible Story Time will now be waiting for you. members as well as children offered to registered families. The Ladies of the Rosary are available FREE online in PDF format. to create the Children’s Choir. The Religious Education Altar Society of Assumption Save it • Print it • E-mail it In October, the annual Program has added this class Parish. parish picnic will take place as to the current curriculum in well as the annual tradition of addition to Grades 1-8. Music Ministry Hometown News • Information • Features the “Blessing of the Animals.. This will provide our Calling all singers, instru- In November, the parish younger children with a struc- mentalists and beyond: The community is eagerly looking tured story time that will in- Music Ministry at Assumption Celebrating the Community Experience forward to the ordination of troduce them to the Religious Church is excited to announce South Bergen's Largest Independent Newspaper Brother Paul Keenan, OFM, Education environment at As- rehearsals for both Adult and which will take place at As- sumption. Children’s Choir! sumption Church. More de- Classes will follow the Starting, on Wednesday, tails will be announced next same schedule as our 1st and September 4, Children’s Choir Newspaper for Carlstadt • E. Rutherford • Hasbrouck Heights month…. 2nd Grade classes. For more will meet weekly from 6-7 p.m. Little Ferry • Lodi • Moonachie • Rutherford information, please contact the and the Adult Choir will meet Teterboro • Wood-Ridge Family Catechesis offi ce of Religious Education at from 7:30-9 p.m. Children’s Published Monthly. Issued the fi rst week of the month. Distributed via U.S. Postal Service and available at select locations. Led by Director Donna 201-933-6118 - All volunteers Choir is open to children in All issues are available online FREE in pdf format. Ryan, The Assumption Reli- are certified in “Protecting Grades 3-6. Children’s Choir 343 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 gious Education program has God’s Children.” will sing at one Mass a month 201-288-8656 • Fax: 201-288-7215 already implemented their new (11 a.m.) and will prepare for www.The-Gazette-Newspaper.com model for family catechesis. Rosary Altar Society the “Three Kings Pageant” on Email: [email protected] The Family Catechesis Members of the Rosary Sunday, January 5, 2014. Member: New Jersey Press Association model of faith formation has Altar Society of Assumption The Adult Choir will sing Fritz Rethage ...... Editor • Publisher successfully been underway Parish continue their mission at the 11 a.m. Mass weekly and Marie Gallo ...... Assistant to the Editor since the spring with many of to recruit new members. occasionally sing at the 9:30 Nancy Halloran ...... Copy Editor the children completing lessons Being a Rosarian is a great a.m. Mass. Peter J. Gallo Jr...... Contributor and achieving great results. way to connect to the Blessed If you play guitar, bass, Pauline Freedman ...... Bookkeeping This curriculum encom- Mother through the way of the drums, fl ute, or anything else passes a multi-layered structure Rosary. It is also one of the that you’d like to share with the Deadlines are: Editorial copy due 10th day of month preceding issue, and completed ad material due 15th day of month preceding of faith formation including most fl exible and convenient faith community, please join. issue. Issued about the fi rst week of the month. © 2013 All Rights ways to become more involved Please feel free to contact Reserved. Published by The Iron Horse Advertising and Marketing with the parish. Director of Music, Kristen Company, Inc. Reproduction of any photos requires permission. Meetings are the fi rst Tues- Dziuba, at 551-265-9875 or by Photos are available @ http://gazette-newspaper.smugmug.com/ day of each month from Sep- email: [email protected] “The Gazette” may represent “The Gazette Newspaper for Carl- HELP stadt, Hasbrouck Heights, Little Ferry, Lodi, Moonachie, Teterboro tember to June at the Hayes with any questions. and Wood-Ridge.” Press releases welcomed. Photo submission of Parish Center. “Oh come, let us sing to original and unpublished photos are accepted for exclusive use in WANTED The Society also has some the Lord; let us make a joyful The Gazette and/or www.hasbrouck-heights.net. Email original jpg Flea Market wonderful events that are not noise to the rock of our salva- (under 5 meg) and include photo details. Names should be listed only fun but rewarding in the tion! Let us come into his pres- left to right. Publisher reserves the right to accept or refuse any Saturdays Only advertising. Advertisers assume all liability for all content of adver- spirit of giving. ence with thanksgiving; let us tisements. The Publisher is not responsible for any loss claimed by Good Pay The Rosary Altar Society make a joyful noise to him with advertiser in cases of errors or omissions. is more than just the ladies songs of praise!” – Psalm 95:1-2 Not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. 201-736-8541 responsible for the altar linens. Story by Rose Lepore. ### PAGE 30 - The Gazette Newspaper September 2013 The Boulevard Mall
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. was $168.54. Storm fl ags fl y down, and he knew the fl ag was Vietnam Veterans of in inclement weather and were still fl ying through the night America Meetings for daily use, whereas the gar- because the British kept fi ring Vietnam Veterans of Veterans Today rison fl ag fl ew on holidays and on the fort. America Chapter 800, 100 By Thomas Marshall special events. The firing was proof Main Street, Little Ferry, NJ, Each fl ag had 15 stars and through the night that our fl ag cordially invites you to attend VFW Post 809 would If Ross thought he was 15 stripes, not like today’s fl ag was still there. The Americans their general meetings held like to thank the members of going to spend his old age of 50 stars and 13 stripes. refused to surrender the fort. on the third Monday of each IBEW Local 164. The mem- drinking at taverns and tell- The U.S. fl ag changed ap- By dawn on the 14th, the month at 8 p.m. (excluding bers of this Electrical Union ing the story of how he chased pearance many times as new British knew the bombardment August). volunteered their time after Madison out of his own city, he states were added to the Union. failed and they took their ships They welcome any Veteran Hurricane Sandy and replaced was mistaken. This particular fl ag is the and left. and non-Veteran who would our damaged electrical sockets He ordered an attack on only time in our history when The Infantry pulled away like to become a member of the and switches. Sticker’s line and rides forward the fl ag would carry 15 stripes. from Baltimore and also left Vietnam Veterans of America They did this at the VFW to take a look. A sharpshooter Francis Scott Key was a with the fl eet. The storm fl ag Chapter 800. and our local Firehouses. Bill sited him and puts a musket ball lawyer by trade. He went to fl ew during the battle, but at For more information go Lenihan and Warren Becker through his right arm and into visit Admiral Cochrane to ask dawn the garrison flag was to: http://www.vvachapter800. are two members I know, that his chest. for the release of one of his raised. org/ or email: als69vet@opton- gave us and the town great He fell off his horse and it friends captured by the British. Francis Scott Key was so line.net ### service. took the British soldiers a while His friend was a doctor and inspired by the site of the gar- The job was planned and to fi nd him, dead in the grass. had treated wounded English rison fl ag at dawn’s early light, laid out and their team did ex- Two American shar pshoot- offi cers. and the successful defense of VFW Post 809 Seeks cellent work. Thank You all for ers were captured. They were So apparently, Key took the fort that he wrote, “The Auxiliary Members your time and efforts. both Soldiers, they were both some letters written by these Star Spangled Banner,” our The Vietnam Veterans of teenagers, and they were both officers and tried to secure National Anthem. Little Ferry VFW Post 809 America Chapter 800 will host executed. freedom for his friend. He Today the garrison fl ag is Men's Auxiliary is now accept- a Red, White and Blue dinner Inside Baltimore every citi- was placed on board the HMS inside the Smithsonian Institute ing new members to join and at VFW Post 809, 100 Main zen was asked to do something Minden and waited for the in- for all to see. help out with Post functions. Street, Little Ferry on Novem- to prevent the English from terview with the Admiral. The storm fl ag disappeared If you are interested please ber 9, 2013. taking the city. Admiral Cochrane was not after the battle and was never call 201-641-9740 or come For tickets call 201-641- Preachers, farmers, law- seeing anyone soon. His infan- found. down to Post 809, 100 Main 9759. Tickets are $40. All the yers, doctors, firemen, and try was already in combat and Two hundred years ago the Street, Little Ferry, NJ. Meet- money raised is used for the shoemakers, hatters, jewelers, he swung his fi ve bombardment people of Baltimore gave us a ings are held the last Tuesday of VVA’s Scholarship fund. school teachers and students vessels into position, about 3 great example of the American the month at 8 p.m. ### September 20 at 7:30 p.m. were all asked to dig the forti- miles from Fort McHenry and fi ghting spirit. VFW Post 809 will host a pro- fi cations. out of range of the fort’s guns. In doing so, they also gave gram recognizing and remem- Every possible person no At dawn on September 13, us the “Star Spangled Ban- bering our POW’s and MIA’s. matter what they did for a living 1813 he ordered the bombard- ner.” We must never forget the VFW Hall Rental This is open to the public was sent into the fi eld to dig. ment to begin. example they set for us. Little Ferry and it is free. We will have cof- Veterans of the Revolution who The fl eet’s guns went into Oh, say does that Star Up to 150 Guests fee and cake. Come out and join were now old men were asked action and soon shells were Spangled Banner yet wave, Catering • DJ • Dance Floor us as we remember those who to join the militia and defend racing in the air toward Fort O’er the Land of the free and Plenty of On-Site Parking Facilities are also available for served and have not returned. America one last time, if they McHenry. Congreve rockets home of the brave? Francis Meetings • Events • Repasts could still shoot. launched from these vessels Scott Key asks us this question Sweet 16s • Weddings • Parties Star Spangled Banner Citizens that could not also fl ew through the air to aid in his poem. We all know the VFW Post 809 • 201-641-9759 Main Street, Little Ferry The War of 1812 is not re- fight were asked to man the in reducing the fort. answer……..It sure does. ### membered, which is a shame. fi rehouses because the fi remen Congreve Rockets looked Some of the best examples of were already in the militia. like giant bottle rockets, a metal Americanism were displayed. The women prepared cylinder, and conical in shape Here is one example. buildings to be used as hospi- with a 15 foot shaft of wood, In the wee hours of Sep- tals for the wounded that were known as a guide pole. tember 12, 1813, 5,000 British sure to come. Inside Baltimore Originally designed for soldiers landed at North Point. everyone served, everyone killing infantry at a distance, North Point is a tiny peninsula helped, everyone did their duty. the larger models were used about 14 miles South East from Baltimore was ready. against fortifi cations. the City of Baltimore. With Ross now dead, the There were many sizes, but Admiral Cochrane ordered command fell to Colonel Ar- the British used the 24 pound these troops to attack Baltimore thur Brooke. He attacked Gen- model the most. The Congreve The NJ Aviation Hall of Fame Presents a from the East while he and the eral Sticker’s line and with Rocket was named after its de- English Navy attacked Fort artillery and Congreve Rockets signer, Sir William Congreve. McHenry. the Americans fell back to a O’er the Ramparts of the Salute to Veterans Once the Fort surrendered second line. The English at- fort these rockets and shells he would be able to move his tacked again and the Ameri- came and exploded, bursting November 10, 2013 ships closer to the city and cans fell back to a third line. in air. A rampart is a defensive give Naval gun support to his The evening was approach- wall, in case you were wonder- Sunday • 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ground troops. ing so Colonel Brooke halted ing. This Regional Ceremony is Open to All If all worked out well, Bal- the attacks. The Americans Major Armistead and his timore would be taken out of fought well. Brooke reported men took cover where they the war and the harbor would that he faced 6,000 Americans could. Cochrane sent a few Honor Those Who Served be theirs. when the actual number was ships to get closer to the fort, We Owe Them Everything Major General Robert Ross about 3,000. He waited for but these were driven off by the was in command of the troops the English Navy to give him fort’s cannons. The brief ceremony will be held at the Museum on the march, and he soon ran support. Night fell, and in the dark parking lot on Fred Wehran Drive. Park in the Dassault into Americans under Briga- In June of 1813, the new the rockets glowed red from the FalconJet lot with short walk to Museum. Limited dier General John Sticker. Commander of Fort McHenry, burning propellant and gave off handicap parking available. Inclement weather-- Major General Ross had Major George Armistead, or- a red glare. Cochrane landed Ceremony held inside Dassault FalconJet. the dubious distinction of be- dered two flags from a flag 1,000 sailors to attack the fort ing the man in charge when the maker by the name of Mary at night, but they were driven British captured Washington, Pickersgill. off by the fort’s cannons. The Museum will re-open to the public at noon. D.C. in August of 1813. One was a garrison fl ag, 30 Francis Scott Key saw the Aviation Hall of Fame Washington D.C. was ran- feet by 42 feet, and the other fl ag at twilight’s last gleam- sacked; they ate President was a storm flag, 17 feet by ing right before the sun went & Museum of NJ Madison’s dinner; and then 25 feet. 400 Fred Wehran Drive, Teterboro Airport burned the White House to the The garrison flag cost 201-288-6344 • www.njahof.org ground. $405.90 and the storm flag Hire A Vet September 2013 The Gazette Newspaper - PAGE 33 Counter Terrorism Initiative On Saturday, July 27 and working group include Chief Sunday, July 28, 2013, the Larry Rauch, Chief of Bergen Bergen County Law and Pub- County Fire Services and the lic Safety Institute held two Bergen County Fire Coordi- one day training sessions on nator, Hackensack Fire Chief Personal Radiation Detectors Thomas Freeman, and Senior (PRD’s). The trainees were Environmental Health Special- Fire Inspectors from 46 Bergen ist, Thomas Bischoff from the municipalities and from one Bergen County HazMat Unit. Hudson County. Seventy-four ### (74) Fire Inspectors were cer- tifi ed in the use of the PRD’s. LFFD Inspection The training was conduct- ed by National Securities Tech- September 7 nologies as part of the Counter The Little Ferry Fire De- Terrorism Operations Support partment will hold its annual Group and provided through inspection 5 p.m. on September the Bergen County Fire Acad- 7, 2013, at the Fire Department emy and the Bergen County Monument. Fire Services. Department personnel will The devices and train- be in full dress uniform. The ing were paid for through equipment will be presented Homeland Security Grants. for inspection. Department This is part of a larger initia- personnel will be available to Lodi Firefi ghters Respond tive directed by the Homeland answer any questions. The Security Urban Area Security event is attended by local of- Initiative UASI. fi cials as well as Fire Chiefs to Well Involved Dwelling The Bergen County Rep- from area towns. The public resentatives for this particular is invited to attend. ### In the early morning hours of Friday, July 26, 2013, Lodi Police and Bergen County Communications received nu- Vehicle Storage merous 911 calls reporting a house fi re at Church Street. Autos • RVs • Boats • Trucks First arriving chief con- Trailers • Equipment fi rmed he had a well involved 1 ½ story cape threatening the 24/7 access • Your lock -- Your gate exposures on the B and D side Outside storage • Fenced & lighted and requested a 2nd alarm. Monitored by webcam First arriving companies were met with live wires down Month-to-month or lease • 80' x 12' in the street blocking the path 1 Stall: 4+ vehicles • $600 per month for apparatus. 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Airport Ace Hardware Flood Recovery HQ Cleaning & Sanitary Supplies • Shovels Oven Fire Draws Mutual Aid On August 7, 2013, at 16:56 hours, the WRFD was dispatched Mops • Wringers • Pumps • Gloves to 300 Avalon Drive, for a smoke condition. Chief Phillips ar- Gas Cans • Dust Masks • Fans rived on the scene and confi rmed a heavy smoke condition in the Spackling, Compound, Tape building. Firefi ghters stretched a 1 3/4” line to the apartment and Sump Pumps • Batteries found a fi re in the oven. The fi re was quickly extinguished and confi ned to the oven. Mutual aid companies from Carlstadt, Wal- lington, Hasbrouck Heights and Moonachie assisted in searching Now Open Weekends the building for victims and ventilation. All WR units were back in service at 20:57 hours. ### PAGE 34 - The Gazette Newspaper September 2013
New East Rutherford Police HQ The 39-offi cer East Ruth- department, records, court • Lunch area. erford Police Department clerk and court conveniently • Garage for their three (ERPD) moved from a 1,800 located in the lobby. motorcycles. sq. ft. headquarters on Grove • Designed with a large se- The Borough purchased Street, into its new state-of- cure parking lot for police and the 28,000 sq. ft. building, for the-art 16,000 sq. ft., 2-story a large public parking lot that $12.5 million and the land for facility in January, 2013. can be used by BD Regional HS $3 million. The monies came Municipal court, which when available. from a bond ordinance ap- operated from council cham- • All public areas have proved last year. bers, moved into an additional cameras. It was purchased in antici- 12,000 sq. ft. in the same • Expanded and secure pation of the stalled American building. front desk. Dream, $3.7 billion shopping The Stanley Street building • Prisoners enter through a and entertainment complex is located between Hackensack secure “Sally Port.” adjacent to the IZOD Center. Street and Route 17, near the • Secure area for prisoner It hasn’t been determined if Liberty Commons Shopping processing of fi nger printing ERPD will have an auxiliary Center. using “Live Scan,” DWI test- station at American Dream. This location provided ing, etc. The 1,800 square foot space maximum convenience for the • The adjacent eight jail at the former police station on public, with greatly improved cells are standard Department Grove Street may house other parking, versus parking in the of Corrections design. borough operations, which are residential area. • Evidence room for pro- to be determined at a later date, The project started about cessing and storage. offi cials said. six years ago. It was deter- • Prisoner interview rooms. East Rutherford is the mined to do the project in • Secure prisoner access home of the Meadowlands a smart way, so consultants to court, separate from public Sports Complex, which in- helped design the facility for entrance. cludes the IZOD Center, and proper work fl ow, future ex- • Conference room and MetLife Stadium, -- the site of pansion and to maximize the 60 person training room, both Super Bowl XLVIII. investment. have compatible smart board The NJ State Police handle The old Grove Street facil- that are networked, with, on- the stadium, IZOD and race ity was cramped with a “do-all” site camera, TV and internet track and ERPD provides buf- room used for DWI, interview, capability. fer zone protection. live scan, locker, fi nger printing • Two additional private The Meadowlands Com- room and holding bar, and, if interview rooms. plex is handled by ER Munici- available, the lunch room. • Detective offi ces. pal Court. Some ERPD new facilities • Communications and As of the 2010 Census, features include: computer equipment room with the population was 8,913, with • The building has bet- back-up and generator. 3,792 households, and 2,226 ter handicap accessibility (to • State-of-the-art gym, families residing in the Bor- include braille signage) and is with most of the equipment ough. ### more user friendly with police paid for by the offi cers. September 2013 The Gazette Newspaper - PAGE 35
LF Police National Night Out On August 6, 2013, The The Girl Scouts had a “Furry Little Ferry Police Department Friends Food and Toy Drive” sponsored their 10th Annual table. National Night Out Program in According to Little Ferry the municipal parking lot from Police Chief Ralph Verdi, Na- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. tional Night Out is a com- East Rutherford Police National Night Out There were plenty of re- munity building campaign freshments, bounce amuse- designed to: heighten crime On Monday August 5, Squad, NJ State Police, NJ with many others. ments and supervised target prevention awareness; generate 2013, the East Rutherford Po- Transit, ER Community Emer- The highlight of the eve- practice with an airgun. K-9 support for, and participation lice Department sponsored a gency Response Team (CERT), ning was a motorcycle skill Laszlo gave demonstrations. in, local anti-crime programs; “Night Out Against Crime,” at State Parole Board, Meadow- exhibition by East Rutherford Little Ferry EMS Squad strengthen neighborhood spirit Sesselman Park. lands Hospital, Bergen County and Wood-Ridge Police. and the Fire Department dis- and police-community partner- The event showcased ex- Health Department, ER Vet- All exhibits were open at played their equipment. The ships; and send a message to hibits from ER Neighborhood erans, ER Memorial Library, 5:30 p.m and concluded with CERT Team and NJ Hope and criminals letting them know Watch Police, D.A.R.E., Ber- ER Education Association, a concert from “Nashville Ra- Healing provided information. that neighborhoods are orga- gen County Sheriff’s Depart- Meadowlands Chamber, along dio” at 7:30 p.m. ### nized and fi ghting back. ### ment, ER Fire Emergency PAGE 36 - The Gazette Newspaper September 2013
Having a Good Time Hundreds enjoyed Moon- achie’s Family Fun Day held on Saturday afternoon, August 17, 2013, at the Joseph Street Park, behind the Civic Center.###
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