Mayor: Beavertown David Runfeldt Editor: Borough Clerk Journal Volume 14 Issue 9 From the Desk of Mayor David Runfeldt September, 2008 The summer of 2008 is rapidly drawing to a close. The last few months have been filled with talk of decreased state funding, taxes, budget cuts and property revaluations. I’d like to take this time to discuss what a great summer we have had around Lincoln Park, including many programs and events that we have never had before. The following is a sort of “What I did (or could have been doing) On My Summer Vacation.” I hope that many of you were able to participate in some of these great programs. For those that didn’t, please keep them in mind for next year. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: P.A.L. kicked off the summer (actually it was spring, but it was so good it’s worth mentioning again) with their Baseball Library Corner…………………….2 and Softball Opening Day festivities. This event gets better and better each year. Great seasons of soccer, and now cheerleading and football followed. Police News Health Dept. Clinic Dates………….3 Free Rabies Clinic Once again, the Lincoln Park American Legion Post 279 sponsored a wonderful Memorial Day Parade and ceremony to honor and remember those in our Armed Forces. Bd. Of Education News Mayors 5K Run Our Police Department ran the most successful “Junior Police Academy” yet. There were a record number of 11-15 LP Seniors year old “cadets” that participated this year. Due to the success of the program, there is talk of running two different September Calendar...……………..4 sessions next year. Also keep in mind the upcoming Academies for High School and adult participants. CROP Walk ……………………….5 Troop 76 Notes The Fire Department held the first “Career Day” for its younger members. The Junior Firefighter program has been thriving lately, and some of our veteran firefighters were able to give the younger members a taste of what a career in MC Parks Comm. 6 the fire service would be like. The participants worked, ate and slept at the firehouse. Drills, education and even run- Recreation News…………………...7 ning calls with EMS helped to further train our young firefighters. Anyone interested in more information on the Junior Firefighter program should contact the Lincoln Park Fire Department. PAL News UNICO Trips……..………………..8 The Health Department was the recipient of a “Sun Safe” grant this summer which provided information regarding sun Beavertown 5K Run………………10 exposure and health risks to visitors to the Community Lake. Church News………………….11-13 This Day In History…...……….14-16 Speaking of the lake, the Friends of the Library recently held their 3rd Annual “Oldies at the Lake.” This event was very September Is…………………..….16 well attended and has become a great regular addition to our summer schedule. First Ladies of the White House….17 Of course, our Parks and Recreation Department was very busy this summer enhancing the usual programs and adding Town-Wide Garage Sale………18-19 new ones. The Elm Street Park was totally replaced with new equipment and available this summer. A multi-sport Pending Legislation………………..20 camp was held to increase interest in various sports. The Lake was opened earlier this year than ever before and an- other “Summer Blast” party was held there for the whole family. We also had our first adult night at the lake and our first family movie night. Each of these first time programs were a tremendous success, and if you missed them make sure that you get there next year! Coming up this month will be Lincoln Park’s first ever town-wide yard sale. LINCOLN PARK DAY The Mayor’s Wellness Campaign has received a gift from a borough resident to completely refurbish our tennis courts and lighting. Next summer, we will now be able to expand our tennis program in an effort to combat childhood obe- sity. The Second Annual Beavertown Fall 5K Run will be held November 1st. This year, proceeds from the run will be SEPTEMBER given to the Parent Teacher Organizations of the Lincoln Park Elementary and Middle schools. 27TH!!! As you can see, there is quite a bit that goes on around town. One of the best ways to keep up to date is to subscribe RAIN DATE— to the free email newsgroup service the borough offers. Go to the bottom of the home page of www.lincolnpark.org and fill out the subscription form now! Cable channel 77 is also regularly updated with information as is the calendar in September the Beavertown Journal and on our website. 28th!!!! I hope you had a safe and happy summer. Please watch for children as they return to school this month. Lastly, I ask for your thoughts and prayers for one of the members of our police department. Patrolman Greg Bosland Visit us on the Web! is currently recuperating from injuries he received in a serious motor vehicle accident several weeks ago. Please join me in wishing him a full and speedy recovery. www.lincolnpark.org Dep Chief Andrascik has been with the depart- Library Corner Police News ment since 1985 and has steadily moved up the Submitted by: Rhett Bennett, Reference Librarian Submitted by: Chief Sean Canning ranks. In addition to being the Executive Offi- The Lincoln Park Public Library is lo- Unfortunately summer is coming to its end, cer in charge of the department his duties have cated at 12 Boonton Turnpike. Our school is about to open and with it come been the commander in charge of grants hours of operation are as follows: Mon- the safety risks for our younger citizens. (which has been extremely successful in identi- day – Thursday: 10:00am – 9:00pm; Fri- Please take a moment and review some fying and obtaining federal and state funding for day: 10:00am – 5pm; Saturday: 9:30am – school safety tips. Lincoln Park), technological systems, the 4pm; and Sunday 12pm – 4pm. shared service communications agreement Beginner Basics Computer Classes • Motorists please remain alert for chil- with Kinnelon Borough and the police depart- dren walking to and from schools and bus An Introduction to Basic Computer Skills ment accreditation process. class will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, stops. September 5th and Saturday, September 13th and at 5:00 pm on Monday, Septem- • Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, pay Dep. Chief Andrascik has been outstanding in every ber 22nd and Monday, September 27th. attention to crossing guards who are there rank and command he has held and we expect this This is a free service to those with a to ensure the children cross safely. latest to be of the same success for him. Lincoln Park Library card in good stand- ing. You must pre-register for the classes • Pay attention to school buses. Passing in person at the reference desk or call a stopped school bus picking up or drop- PTL GREG BOSLAND – was involved in a seri- 973-694-8283 and ask for the Reference ping off children is not only extremely dan- ous off duty motor vehicle accident. After suffering Librarian. gerous but is also a 5 point traffic offense. very serious injuries in late July he has been on the mend and by the time of the issuance of this article Introduction to Microsoft Word An • Please keep the speeds of motor vehi- we hope that he will be back home continuing his Introduction to Microsoft Word class will cles within the speed limits especially during recuperation. Our thoughts and prayers are always be offered at 1:00 pm on Friday, Septem- the hours when children are going to and with Greg and his family, we hope for his full recov- ber 5th and Saturday, September 13th and from schools. ery and return to the department as soon as possi- at 6:30 pm on Monday, September, 22nd and Monday, September 27th. This is a • Parents, please pay attention to how ble. free service to those with a Lincoln Park your children walk to school avoid planning Library card in good standing. You must the route too close to parks, vacant lots, pre-register for the classes in person at fields, and places where there are not many DISP WILLIAM MORERE – One of our tele- the reference desk or call 973-694-8283 communicators and a member of the New Jersey people around. National Guard has been training at Ft. Bliss Texas and ask for the Reference Librarian. • Whenever possible, it's best to walk in preparation for his duty in Iraq. I was lucky Friends of the Library Friends of the enough to be invited by the New Jersey National Lincoln Park Library meet the second with other children. Guard to be transported by the Air Force along Wednesday of each month at 3:00 pm in • Be sure that your children know their with a group of police chiefs (many in the New Jer- the library. New members are always address, phone number, and a work num- sey Guard are police officers or in the law enforce- welcome. ber for Mom or Dad. Also be sure the child ment profession) to see first hand the conditions knows how and when to use 911. and the training that is provided. The trip was truly New Books Tribute by Nora Roberts; eye opening and raised to a new level my already At first sight by Stephen J. Cannell; One • If your child is old enough and will be enormous respect for the wonderful men and of those Malibu Nights by Elizabeth home alone after school, make sure that he women who serve this great nation in our military.