Rutherford author signs books What's that in the cornfield? Mazur's wins Babe Ruth title "Eye of Night" a fantasy romance Kam reviews "Signs" River Rats defeated Page 3 Page 7 Page 8 THE COMMERCIAL 25* Fortune favors the brave. ~ Terence THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2002 Established 1922 OF LYNDHURST BRIEFS Ceberio confirmed as top executive Firemen appreciative Emblem Club runs book sale to head Meadowlands Commission The Lyndhurst Emblem Club #12 will be selling the new Entertainment B\ ANTHONYO'BOYIK Books as a fund raiser. They are avail- After spending the past seven t oration, decontamination and the history of the Meadowlands Com- able lor purchase and can be used months quietly serving as the acting remediation, people art* once again re- mission. He has been through some of immediately. Order now and take ad- executive director of the New Jersey luming to the Meadowlands." Ceberio the most cantankerous battles with the vantage of three extra months. Meadowlands Commission, Robert said in a statement released following commission over land use." Entertainment books offer 50** dis- Ceberio was officially installed as the the July 31 meeting. "I look forw;ird to hi addition to appointing a new ex- count at fast food chain stores, mov- regional agency's top administrator continuing our efforts to make the ecutive director, the commission also ies, etc. during a monthly commission meeting Meadowlands a better place for all to voted on several other resolutions, Continental. Northwest and United last week. enjoy." most notably those regarding the Airlines are offering 15 percent dis- Ceberio took on the task of oversee- Environmentalists are applauding the Encap Golf Project. The commission- counts on travel reservations. ing the commission's day-to-day op- decision to officially put Ceberio in ers voted to approve 'Phase 2" of the Cal I Doris at 201 -939-7313 or Terry at erations after Alan Steinberg resigned charge of the commission. In the past, golf development plan, which allows 201 -288-.18O4 to order a book. Cosl is as executive director in January. local green groups often disagreed for 36 additional holes covering ap- $20. Ceberio was serving as deputy execu- with the commission's policy on land proximately 550 acres and three land- tive director at the time. use. which tended to favor develop- fills within North Arlington and LHS registration Ceberio has been involved with the ment over preservation. Ceberio's Kearny. "Phase I" of the plan would commission for more than 20 years and short tenure has already seen the com- only have covered 800 acres of begins Aug. 19 was a guiding force behind the Encap mission move toward a stronger pro- Lyndhurst, Rutherford, and North Ar- environment agenda, some environ- lington, and used lour former landfill Lyndhurst High School registra- Golf Project, a spokesperson for the mentalists claim. sites. tion for the 2002-2003 school year commission said. Still in its formative will begin Aug. 19. Due to the con- phases, the EnCap project promises to "I'm glad that Hob got the appoint- With tile exception of Commissioner struction taking place at the high convert five Southern Bergen County ment full time," said Bill Sheehan. di- Leonard Kaiser, who abstained from school, it is necessary to call for an landfills into golf courses, hotels, and rector of the Hackensack Riverkeeper. voting, there was unanimous approval appointment at 201-K°6-2090. downtown shopping destinations. "Bob has been really good to work from the board for extending the golf Award presented - Lyndhurst Fire Chief Vincent Bella left, awarded "Thanks to innovative efforts in res- with, and he possesses a great deal of project. a plaque to Tony Jurg. Vice President of Sika Chemical. The plaque was awarded for Sika Chemicals generous donation to the Lyndhurst Showboat bound Volunteer Fire Department. Commissioner Paul Passamano Jr., Director of the Department of Recre- Brush fire causes Rt. 3 traffic snafu ation announces, that there will be an Sacred Heart School resumes classes B\ 1)1 UK \ WlNTKRS Atlantic City Trip to the Showboat Regular classes began Monday at Classes for I're-K 4 year olds will be Casino on Thursday, Aug. 22. A large brush fire broke out about Sacred Heart School gin on Tuesday, Sept 10,; classes for Tickets are $15 with a coin return 11 a.m. near the interchange of Routes Sch<»)l will begin for kindergarten on pre-K 3/3 Day and PK-.V5 Full Days of $12, This trip is open to any Town- 3 and 120 near the New Jersey Turn- Monday. Sept.1). with noon dismissal will begin cm Wednesday. Sept. II. ship resident 21 years of age and pike on Aug. 2. on Sept. •». lO.and II Full-day classes classes will begin for PK-.V2 Days on older. It was undetermined how it began, will begin on Thursday, Sept. 12. Thursday, Sept. 12. Tickets areon sale Monday through however it was finally brought under Friday from ° a.m. until 3 p.m.only. control early that evening. New pastor receives warm welcoming No exceptions will be made. "ft effected all the major highways," The buses will leave promptly from said Second Assistant Fire Chief of The Lyndhursi United Methodist Beginning Sept. 8, services will he the Town Hall Park at 8 a.m. For fur- the East Rutherford Fire Department. Church is welcoming a new pastor, gin at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school ther information, call the Recreation Charles Flenner. David Yun. classes, from preschool to Xth grade, Department at 804-2482. Traffic was backed up along Route Yun is ;i seminary student at Drew will resume on Sept. IS at 10:30a.m. 3 east for hours as vehicles were at a University in Madison. The church, which has been in exisl Garden Club to standstill in the midday heat. Other exits As a young pastor Yun hopes to ence since 1890, has a .ring tradition hold flower show off of Route 120 heading onto Route 3 reach out to both his mature congre- of being a very friendly ami taring east were closed to motorists looking gallon and attract new and young congregation. Virginia Tocci and Michelle Mc- for a way onto the highway. members to the church. It strives to attract new nieinlvis Donough, co-chairmen of the Local roads were also cluttered with Lyndhurst Garden Club's Flower and Photo. Debra Winters Garden Show, invite area gardeners cars as drivers were trying to escape Traffic is backed up for miles on Route during the fire emergency. Health Dept. schedules testing off of Route 3. to participate. down by 7 p.m. lire fighters begin sweating profusely The Lyndhurst Health Depart- 9-11 a.m., no appointment neces- Set for Saturday. Aug. 17 at the Flenner said that the amount offire burning combined with the heat of the Several lire lighters suffered from while wearing their protective gear." ment, under the direction of Com- sary; Sept 25, skin cancer screen - Lyndhurst Senior Center. 250 Cleve- day warranted for manpower from sur- heat exhaustion and were given fluids Henncr said. missioner Thomas B. Graliam. will ing, 6- 7:30p.m., by appointment. land Avenue, it features a variety of rounding fire departments. He was by emergency units on hand. The following day, more water was be offering the following tests this Appointments are being made foi calagories for gardeners of all ages. unclear at this time how many engine "Dehydration set in because of two needed to keep the fire in check as the month. the screenings. Cut tlowers. plants, vegetables and companies aided in extinguishing the elements, the heat from the blaze and area continued to smolder over night. Sept. 10, blood bank, 3 a.m. - 7:30 Checks can be made out to the fruits as well as centerpieces and blaze. The fire was finally brought the outdoor temperatures. authorities said. p.m., no appointment necessary; Township of Lyndhurst in the miniature arrangements will be Sept. 20, blood pressure readings, amount of $20. judged and awards presented. Entries will be received in the morning and the public is invited to view the show Amber Alert to be activated this month in the afternoon. An Amber Alert system for New Jer- allow us to quickly disseminate vital of the missing child and the suspected YMCA banks on gifts sey will be implemented by the end of information to law enforcement, the abductor, contact information for the Register for hockey September, according to a statement media and the public in New Jersey." public, and any other details the state The Lyndhurst Youth Hockey issued by Gov. James. E. McGreevey. Santiago sard. police determine to be appropriale. League will be holding another reg- the state Office of the Attorney Gen- Under the administration's plan, the The alert would be broadcast every istration Aug. 7 through 9 from 6:30 eral and the state police. Amber Alert system would involve 15 minutes during the first three hours to 8:30 p.m.and Saturday. Aug. 10 Speaking al the State Police Head- television and radio stations transmit- immediately after the State Police is- from 9 a.m. to I p.m. at the Lyndhurst quarters in West Trenton, the gover- ting an emergency alert to inform the sues a "notice of an abduction" and Hockey Rink located on Riverside nor said he' has instructed Attorney public that a child has been abducted. every half hour for the next three hours. Ave. Registration is open to all boys General David Samson and Stale Po- The alert would include a description The alert plan would be voluntary.