What's in the air? Rhythm and soul Funnyman Eddie Griffin Teachers say air quality ERPD's Scott DeCarlo Funnyman Eddie Griffin in school is patrols the streets by day, talks about marriage, children making them sick music venues by night and life in the spotlight Page 3 PagaS Page 7 THE COMMERCIAL —— The important thing is not to stop questioning. ~Albert Einstein Established 1922 Heaber THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2002 OF LYNDHURST BRIEFS Lyndhurst Police Blotter Unattended candle keeps LFD busy Make a gift of BvlHN\R<>SKMtll Til Lyndhurst's history Theft from gas station The Gulf A coin box w ith $200 was also stolen No one injured in June 3 blaze gas station on Riverside Avenue was B\ DtHKA WINTERS Searching for the perfect Father's Anyone with information cane call robbed Wednesday night. June 29. 201-939-2900ext.708. Day or graduation gift for a resident Car theft - The search for a car thief or former resident of Lyndhurst ? Go The suspect, who was driving a ma- roon Cadillac, entered the gas station ended Saturday night when the sus- no farther than the Lyndhursl Library. at 10 p.m. and forced the attendant to pect struck a commercial vehicle at Town Clerk or Health Depaflunent to the ground robbing him of $40. said the comer of Page Avenue and Ori- purchase a unique gift: Remembering Police Chief James B. O'Connor. ent Way. Lyndhursl 1917 -1992. a pictorial his- The suspect was apprehended The suspect. Joseph Fallo. 30. re- tory of the township's first 75 years about three hours later in Newark portedly stole a 1994 Lincoln Town after the name was changed from while reportedly attempting to steal Car Limousine in Jersey City. At 9:12 Union Township to Lyndhurst. another car. The suspect is identified a.m. Fallo collided with a truck and The book, presented in chronologi- as Boybora Erzene of Nutlcy. He is tied on foot. Fallo was apprehended cal order, contains over 150 photo- being detained in the F.ssex County by Sgt. Scott Hild. There were no re- graphs plus anecdotes of residents' jail. ported injuries. lives during the various eras of the Theft from restaurant - A burglary Fallo is being held in the county jail town's history. Over 50 people were took place at a local restaurant after in lieu of $6,000 bail. interviewed during an oral history hours on Friday night. Between 11 Indecent exposure • On Saturday. project conducted by the Lyndhurst a.m.and 10:30 a.m a perpetrator pried June 1 a female caller reported to po- Historical Society. open the back door of the Golden Star lice that a man was exposing himself Chinese Restaurant at 430 on Delaficld Avenue. The woman, Take a trip to Showboat Lewandowski St. No one was in the 47, identified the suspect as being a Commissioner Paul Passamano. Jr.. restaurant at the time, said Police Chief white or Hispanic man driving an early Director of the Department of Recre- James B. O'Connor. 1990 Blue Grand Am. Anymore with ation announces that there will he an information can call 201 -939-2900 ext According to police, the suspect A candle left unattended brought the and the gnl walked away from the dialed the air conditioner duct, which Atlantic City Trip to the Showboat took a cash register containing J.300. 708. Casino on Thursday. June 27. Tickets Lyndhurst Fire Department out twice candle which had been still burning is made of plastic and heal started to are \ 15 w ith a coin return of $ 15. This to the same location during a windy and before they realized it, the candle build up again in the insulation, ex trip is open to any Township resident altenuKm of June .V ignitccd one area of the room," said plained Jenkins. 21 years of age and older. A one-family house located at 2M Jenkins. "There wasno bla/e the second time, Tickets will go on sale on Monday, Orient Way. between Valley Brook and just smoke. Insulation is made of fi June .Vand thereafter Monday through Pennsylvania avenues, was the site of The grandfather tried extinguishing berglass and it can gel really hot," he Fndav trom u a in until 3 p.m. only. No a fire that broke out about 1 :35 p.m. At the bla/e himselt but he couldn't and said. exceptions w ill be made. home at the time were a grandmother, he quickly dialed *) 11. Jenkins staled. There were no injuries, although the grandfather, and ihcir granddaughter. The lire was knocked down within a grandmother was reportedly taken to The buses will leave promptly from It was unclear at press time who the half-hour, however, firefighters weren't Claara Maas Hospital lor high blood the Town Hall Park at 8 a.m. house belonged to. gone Vmmthe scene man than approxi pressure. lor further information, call the R«e- niHlely 15 minutes or more when a sec icaiion Department at 804-2482. James Jenkins, ("hie! of fcngine 1. said The house suffered minimal lire and that the fire originated in a bedroom i() 11 call came in tor the same ad- water damage, just mostly smoke am) Health tests for June and was started by a candle that was dress. Smoke was seen billowing from heat, which was contained to one bed The Lyndhurst Health Department caught by the wind blowing in through the house again by the person sealing room, said Jenkins. The fire had started under the direction of Commissioner a window. up the windows that weie knocked out to reach the walls and was channeling Thomas B -Graffam will be offering the "Supposedly the girl's grandmother by fire fighters trying lo vent the smoke the attic stairs. following tests for the month of June. told her to put the candle out. But in during the fire. "The high ceilings kept the bla/e from June 8. blood screening. 8-12 noon, the meantime, a frienu had stopped by It seems as if the water had not pen- spreading," stutcd Jenkins $20. by appointment: June 21, blood pressure readings. 9-11 a.m. no ap- pointment. Lyndhurst Library announces upcoming activities Make a gift of The Lyndhurst Public Library how much they love him by making a grades 3 - X are welcome to join the Lyndhurst's history Children's Room would like to an- special surprise at the "Happy fun. Stop by the Children's RIH>HI to Searching for the perfect Father's nounce some upcoming activities for lather's Day" craft on Thursday, June sign-up, or call the ( hiklien's Room Day or graduation gift for a resident the month of June. 13 at 3:30 p.m.. Registration began on for more information, or former resident of Lyndhurst? Go Children ages. 2 and under can enjoy Tuesday, June 4. To register tor these programs ei- no farther than the Lyndhurst Library. fingerplays, rhymes, and short stories Since there has already been some ther call the ('hiIdren's Room at (201 Town Clerk or Health Department to Off balance - Lyndhurst Police Officer Robert Jankowski recently stopped when they come to "Baby N Me" on interest in starting a "Junior Scrabble 804 24KO, or stop by during open purchase a unique gift: Remembering by Ms. Webb's 8th grade health class at Franklin School, Lyndhurst. Wednesday, June 5 at 10:30 a.m. Reg- ( luh" the Children's Room will be hav hours. Hours are: Monday, 12-8 p.m.; Lyndhursl 1917- 1992. a pictorial his- l He taught the students about the effects that alcohol has on children as ing a general interest meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday. > - H p.in : tory of the township's first 75 years istration began on Wednesday, May well as the laws relating to underage drinking and zero tolerance. The Thursday and Tnday, 9 - 5 p.m.; Sat- after the name was changed from 22. Call the library to sec if space is Thursday. June 20 at 3:30 p.m. to dis- program was called "Fatal Vision" and every student has the opportunity still available. cuss the best dates and times for the urdays are closed until after Labor Union Township to Lyndhurst. to wear special goggles that simulated being under the influence of alcohol. club to meet each month. Kids in Day. The book, presented in chronologi- They had to try and walk a straight line, but were unable to. There was Kids in grades K 4 can show Dad cal order, contains over 150 photo- also a graphic video showing the results of drunk driving including a scene graphs plus anecdotes of residents' in the emergency room. The students learned a great deal that day lives during the various eras of the including the fact that even ONE drink can slow down your reaction time. town's history. Over 50 people were Sign up for summer reading club at library interviewed during an oral history Take a tour of the U.S.A. this sum- in person to sign-up beginning Mon- summer movies. Hook Bingo, crafts. project conducted by the Lyndhurst Here are tips for dog bite prevention mer by signing up for the annual day. June 10alter 12 p.m. Children may Baby N'Me programs, and the Clos- Historical Society. With the warm weather approach- proached by an unfamiliar dog (e.g., "Summer Reading Club "The Summer sign up anytime during the summer ing Party for all reading club members ing, this is the time of year that the be still like a tree").