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by PATTI MCnAMARA During the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders meeting on Jan. 16, the members pledged to go through County Executive Kathleen Donovans proposed $505 million annual budget with a fine-toothed comb. The freeholders still have a responsibility to go through line by line, Freeholder David Ganz said of Donovans plan, which she submitted to the board in early January. Where we think we can cut it, we will. The board approved a resolution authorizing a $1.4 million payment to the Bergen County Improvement Authority but not without much regret. While we all represent the taxpayers of this county, this resolution is distasteful and stinks to high heaven, said Freeholder Maura DeNicola. The current board inherited this $1.4 million annual bill to be paid through 2020 to pay off bonds and shortterm notes from the Overpeck Park project. This is a legacy of 50 years of freeholders who failed to obey Supreme Court justices, said Ganz. I have personal memory of some of this. An agreement was reached to make the park... Lets fund the closing and pay for it. Due to a previous administrations alleged mismanagement, Ganz said that what was supposed to be a $17 million project cost taxpayers $101 million. We would not like to see this happen again. I commend the board for taking action. The reason we have to do it is because it is an obligation, he said. All things said, we are going to do the right thing. Freeholder John Mitchell added, If we did not approve this, our Triple AAA credit rating would be at risk. In other business, DeNicola reported that the $1.2 million Court Street Bridge project was paid for entirely with federal funds. Newly-elected Freeholder Tracy Silna Zur reported that she had recently toured the jail, homeless shelter, Bleshman School and the juvenile detention facility. Freeholder Joan Voss, who visited some of the facilities with Zur, said that the Bergen County Board of Social Services needs to be relocated. More and more people need our assistance, Voss said. We need more workers to help people. In Ganzs report, he said that although Bergen County is one of the wealthiest counties in the United States, more than 20,000 families, or 5.13 percent of the population, are receiving food stamps. After compiling a list of Bergen County towns, he randomly read off percentages from various towns such as Saddle River with 1.4 percent and Fort Lee with 5.8 percent receiving food stamps.
Councilman Frank Morrone accepting the oath of office. by MICHAel CoHen Change is coming to Maywood. Two months after the final ballot was cast, two new Democrats officially joined the Maywood Borough Council during a reorganization meeting on Jan. 7, splitting the council up evenly between the two major parties. Derek Eisenberg and Frank Morrone accepted the oath of office among great fanfare as the new council began a new year of business. They take over for outgoing council members John Savage and Marianne Auriemma. Its a great honor. I am very grateful to those in Maywood for giving me this honor, Eisenberg said. Morrone said he was looking forward to starting a new adventure and serving the people of Maywood. It was a lengthy campaign and I am glad its over, Morrone added. Eisenberg, a father of three who has lived in Maywood since 1998, has spent the past 20 years running his own firm, Continental Real Estate. Eisenberg is also a registered tax appraiser with the State of New Jersey. Tax relief was a big talking point for both candidates during the campaign last year. Eisenberg said he hopes that creating new businesses in the shopping district will generate muchneeded tax relief for Maywood citizens. I think Route 17 will give us a greatest deal of tax relief once the Army Corps of Engineers is done with their cleanup in that area. We are looking to put a major development there, Eisenberg said. Maybe a hotel and conference center. Morrone has lived in the borough his entire life, serving Maywood in various capacities through his involvement in the Community Emergency Relief Team, Maywood Youth Athletic Association and the Maywood Pool Commission. This is his first elected position. In addition to welcoming two new councilmen, Maywood Mayor Gregg Padovano swore in new members to the fire department, fire police and first aid squad. The fire department officers for 2013 will be Gary Neumann as chief; Anthony Scozzafava, assistant chief; and Christopher Tuttle, deputy chief. The 2013 fire police officers are Capt. Thomas Stavola, Lt. David Nauta and Sgt. Robert De Nuto. Finally, the 2013 first aid squad officers will be Capt. Marc Pedone, Lt. Matthew Gehl and Lt. Elyse Miller. The council split up liaison responsibilities for the towns departments. Councilman Erich Fleischmann will be a liaison to the department of public works, buildings and grounds. Councilman Frank Meglio will work with the finance department. Councilman Adrian Febre will be the liaison with fire services. Councilman Alfred Ballerini will work with public safety, and the new members will work with general services and recreation.
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The Hackensack City Council served up a bombshell to those in attendance at the Jan. 22 public meeting when Mayor Michael Melfi announced that he and three of the four remaining council members would not seek a new term during the May elections and that a new council would be seated in July. Melfi was joined in his decision by Councilmen Jorge Meneses and Marlin Townes and Councilwoman Karen Sasso. The foursome has been in office for two terms, a total of eight years. During each term, each took a one-year stint as mayor. Melfi said the group felt it was time to relinquish control. Its time to bring some new people into the mix, Melfi told the crowd. We have done a lot of great things. Its time for a new group of people to build on the successes we have had. The vast majority of the citizens here appreciate the work we have done. Melfi listed the ongoing revitalization of Main Street as one of the councils proudest achievements.
The Hackensack Coalition for open government slate: standing, joanne Mania Colon, jason nunnermacker, joseph barreto and Scott young, and seated, Kenneth Martin. Retired educator and former city councilman Roger Mattei has announced the formation of a five-member slate seeking election to the Hackensack City Council in the May 14 contest. I am pleased to present the team Hackensack Coalition for Open Government to the people of our city, said Mattei. Kenneth Martin, Jason Nunnermacker, Joanne Mania Colon, Joseph Barreto and Scott Young are committed to improving the City of Hackensack and the quality of life for its citizens. They are dedicated to leaving the city to the next generation in better condition than it is today. Individually, the candidates have been involved in many aspects of community service in the City of Hackensack. Each member brings different experience and talents, Mattei said. Whether as an elected official or a community volunteer, the members of Hackensack Coalition for Open Government say they would like to become even more involved in the Hackensack community. Each candidate is known throughout the community as someone who can be trusted to make Hackensack a stronger community, Mattei said. The team has pledged open and transparent city government. The candidates say they will welcome all opinions and have already developed a plan to bring the government back to the residents of Hackensack. Kenneth Martin A longtime servant to the City of Hackensack, Ken recently retired from the Hackensack Police Department after 26 years of service. He is most known for his role as the Hackensack High School resource officer, earning the endearing nickname Guidance Counselor with a Badge. During his time on the force, Martin earned numerous citations and awards and has become one of the go-to guys for school resource officers across the country in need of guidance. Martin has served on the volunteer ambulance corps, the Hackensack Auxiliary Police and the Red Cross. He has been involved with the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, Johnson Public Library, New Jersey School Resource Officers as well as the National Association for School Resource Officers, North Jersey Regional Crime Prevention and the Hackensack Education Foundation. As I retire from one phase of public service, I am happy to begin another, said Martin. I am a proud lifetime resident of Hackensack and I hope to set this city on a successful course for the future. jason nunnermacker A current Hackensack Board of Education Trustee and practicing attorney, Jason is committed to open and ethical government. After being elected to the school board in 2012, Nunnermacker gained an understanding of the inner workings of the school district. He is prepared to now tackle the challenges facing a councilman and use his legal experience to keep the city on the right track. My Hackensack background has taught me to fight for what I believe in, said Nunnermacker. I believe in my city and that the only way to protect its future is to be involved in the present. Nunnermacker is also an executive board member of the Hackensack Blue & Gold Scholarship Fund and the Hackensack Athletic Alumni Association. joanne Mania Colon A proud Hackensack High School Comet, Colon is a third generation city resident. She has successfully served on the Hackensack Planning Board for 23 years. During that time, many important projects have come before the Board including the recently adopted Main Street Redevelopment Plan. Colon has worked for Cedar Park and Beth El cemeteries for 30 years. She has worked her way through the companys ranks and is currently the account receivables manager and computer coordinator. She is a member of the New Jersey Cemetery Association where she is chairwoman of its annual convention. She is also a member of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association. My time on the planning board has taught me so much, said Colon. I believe that my business experience and my love for the city will make me a very proud and productive councilwoman. joseph barreto A career educator, Barreto has worked for the New York City public school system since 1988. He has worked as a bilingual school counselor and teacher, earning awards such as ManContinued on Page 24
Michael Kazimir sworn in by judge joseph Rotolo with his parents by his side. Kazimir were also sworn into office by the Judge Joseph Rotolo. Ouellette had her husband and daughter by her side, while Kazimir was flanked by his parents as he took the oath of office. Ouellette administered the oath to Rochelle Park Ambulance Corps members including Capt. Roland Jacobsen, First Lt. Ben Varghese and Debbie Gardocki, secretary. Second Lt. Michael Sudol was not in attendance. Kazimir swore in Rochelle Park Fire Chief Dave Brown, Assistant Chief Michael Stearns, Battalion Chief Peter Donatello III, Capt. James Sheridan, Capt. Peter Donatello, and Chaplain Kevin Coffey. Battalion Chief Darryl DeMott and Fire Lts. Alex Seretis and Jeff Wanco were absent. The following appointments were approved in one resolution: Rotolo, township attorney; Kenneth Job, township engineer; DiMaria and DiMaria, auditor; Brian Giblin, prosecutor; Steven Rogut, bond counsel; Bilow Garrett Group, architect; McNerney & Associates and Appraisal System, Inc., appraiser; Beattie Padovano, tax attorney; Michael Kazimir, class III member, Rochelle Park Planning Board; and Roy Riggitano, chief financial officer. Other appointments included Bertha Sneyer as police matron; Dakota Marositz, John Meyer, Stephen Morena and Lesly Alfaro as court officers/court clerk. DeMott was named fire inspector. Henry Borntrager and Don Ferlando were appointed as constables with Chris Sweisberger as lead laborer. Katherine Baccala was reappointed as registrar. Mayoral appointments included the following: Richard Zavinsky and Salvatore Viola, planning board; and Frank Ulloa, Regina Reczkowski, Steve Every, William Sanchez, and Edna Hobbs, recreation commission.
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Car Crash Kills Women Two elderly women were killed in a horrific crash on Polifly Road in Hackensack on Jan. 14. At 11:55 a.m., a vehicle traveling east on Sutton Place in Hackensack attempted to make a left turn onto Polifly Road. A vehicle traveling south on Polifly clipped that car, and the impact caused the southbound car to cross over the yellow line and strike a utility pole on the opposite side of the street. The driver was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment. However, the passenger in the rear seat, Jung Sook Sim, 73, of Paramus, suffered a heart attack and died on the scene. The passenger in the front seat, Sun Deuk Ro, 77, of New Milford, died at the hospital. No summonses were issued at the scene Pedestrian Struck At 8:20 p.m. on Jan. 16, a pedestrian was struck at the corner of Main and Passaic streets in Hackensack. The motorist was traveling north on Main Street and struck a 61-year-old man as she made a left onto Passaic Street. Police said the Teaneck victim was not in the crosswalk. He was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center but no medical information was available at press time. No summonses were issued at the accident scene. gas Station Attacker Sought The Maywood Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Shell gas station located at the intersection of Maywood Avenue and Passaic Street. The incident occurred at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Jan. 17 when a suspect approached the gas attendant with a kitchen knife and demanded his money. After receiving a small amount of cash from the victim, the robber fled on foot. Police said he was last seen running eastbound on East Passaic Street and then onto Fairway. The suspect is described as having a stocky build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood pulled over his head, blue jeans and black shoes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Maywood
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Police Departments Detective Bureau, 201-845-8800. Man Attempts Hold Up On Jan. 18, Hackensack police arrested Marcus Hunt, 25, of Hackensack, for attempting to rob a gas station at 134 Green St. At 2:20 p.m., Hunt approached the gas station attendant, placed a sharp object into his stomach and repeatedly demanded money, police said. He then reached into the attendants pocket, and the attendant began to yell, drawing attention from passers-by. Hunt allegedly ran off before taking any money and was seen fleeing in a car. A witness provided police with descriptions of the suspect and the car, and Hunt was apprehended during a motor vehicle stop. Hunt was arrested without incident and charged with one count each of robbery, unlawful possession and possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, police said. Dealers Home Searched On Jan. 18, after a weeklong narcotics investigation by Hackensack detectives, a search warrant was executed at a home on Campbell Avenue. During the search, police found a shopping bag containing 13 individual bags of marijuana and a digital scale used to measure narcotics for distribution, police said. The apartments tenant, Gopaul Kemradge, 25, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, distribution of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia with the intent to distribute. The following suspected buyers were all charged with possession of marijuana and released on a summons: Luis Molina, Richard Lindoff,
Rolando Mendoza, Dencis Castillo, Danny Romero and Mauricio Fernandez. Darryl Impalli was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of a weapon, reports said. library Thieves Sought At approximately 10:15 p.m. on Jan. 24, two suspects entered the Maywood Public Library and stole three Dell laptop computers. Fortunately, the librarys surveillance camera captured their images. Anyone who can identify either suspect or has any information relating to the theft is asked to contact the Maywood Police Department at 201-845-8800. Purse Snatcher Captured The Maywood Police Department has arrested Hugo Orejuela, 29, of Maywood, for robbery. At approximately 7:10 p.m. on Jan. 28, a man now identified by police as Hugo Orejuela was riding his bicycle south along Maywood Avenue. As he passed a woman who was walking north, he grabbed her purse, which was on her shoulder at the time, and attempted to pull it away. After a brief struggle, the victim freed herself and called for help. A short time later, Maywood Police Officer Walter Moussou spotted a man walking in the Duane Reade lot on the corner of Maywood Avenue and Essex who matched the physical and clothing description of the suspect as described by the victim. After further investigation, Orejuela was arrested charged with robbery.
ficer with the Bergen County Narcotics Task Force in 1976, and then joined the Hackensack force. After 25 years in the city, Mordaga left Hackensack in 2002 to take a job as chief of detectives for the Bergen County Prosecutors Office but his ties to Hackensack remained strong. When it came time for the Hackensack City Council to select one among the 30 candidates who applied for the director position, Mordaga was the obvious choice. The overwhelming support from the Hackensack community as a whole, combined with my love for the City of Hackensack, and the fact that my career as a police officer had been with the Hackensack Police Department, is what brought me back here, he said. Mordaga is the most decorated cop in Hackensack history with a career that spans more than 30 years. Hes received more than 180 commendations,
Michael Mordaga as a police captain in 1998. executed more than 5,000 arrests and assisted in thousands of drug busts. Twenty years ago, Mordaga founded the Bergen Police Athletic League and remains actively involved with the citys summer basketball league and various other youth programs. He retired from the prosecutors office in 2007 and has been working in the private sector ever since. I have always been proud of the Hackensack P.D. I remember the feeling I had as a police officer in that department, and I want to bring that same feeling back for the men and wom-
en serving the department now, he said. Mordaga knows that a change in morale and perception wont happen overnight and may not be easy. Its a large department of 114 officers and you are never going to make everyone happy, he explained. But I do think that most officers want to be proud of the department they are part of and want the residents of Hackensack to see them as professionals who will protect and assist them as a police force they can rely on. Another area that Mordaga is focused on is improving security within Hackensack schools. Ive been researching many ideas that I am eager to discuss with the board of education, Mordaga said. These ideas rely on law enforcement involvement, not private security. Mordaga and his wife, Cynthia, have four children, Jenna, Louis, Michael and Anthony.
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Hackensacks eugene Marshall (no. 5) drives to the hoop against the Highlanders. by MICHAel CoHen Two days before heading to the Bergen County Tournament in Allendale, the Hackensack High School boys varsity basketball team was on fire in every facet of the game against Northern Highlands Regional High School on Jan. 31. The Comets dominated the Highlanders, 89-50, sweeping the series and improving to 16-3 on the season. The high-powered Comets were men on a mission on their home turf, bringing playoff intensity to the matchup as they set their sights on possible division and county titles. From the very start, the Comets high tempo offense was unstoppable. We have been talking about getting ready for tournament time, said Head Coach Gordon Whiting. Guys are gelling well. They wanted to come out and make a statement that they are ready for the tournament. We know we have players and we have talent. We have been waiting for it to gel. It took for me to step back and let them come together on their own. This whole season has been about the end of the year. It didnt take long for the Comets to set the tone of this contest. After Northern Highlands Travis Stoller was forced to shoot a threeball quicker than he wanted to, resulting in a miss and board for the Comets, Hackensack began to pull away. On the ensuing Hackensack possession, point guard Chris Myers found a wide open Keyon Lewis (7 points) all alone near the arch waiting for the ball. The pass was perfect; the shot by Lewis was even better, clearing the rim for the three, giving Hackensack the early 7-2 lead. Rashard Figures (18 points) hit back-to-back three-pointers, boosting the Comet lead to 17-12 with three minutes remaining in the opening quarter. Later, senior Jaimik Moore (8 points, 3 assists) found Figures in the corner for a mid-range jump shot, giving Hackensack a 21-12 lead. Figures closed out his monster start with another long range three-pointer, giving Hackensack a 27-16 lead. The Highlander offense, which was so dynamic in the first meeting between these two clubs, had no answer for Hackensack. When they couldnt get a shot off, they were either stripped of the basketball or watched Hackensacks Moore and Anthony Uribe and Lewis play terrific defense on the boards. Northern Highlands Mike Menakis, who was deadly in the first meeting, was held to only three points in the first quarter alone. Soon, the Highlanders were attempting desperation threes and missing. Hackensacks domination continued into the second quarter, where they outscored the Highlanders 26-6. The Highlanders only attempted 12 shots in the entire quarter, with most of their possessions ending in turnovers. Hackensacks size and speed was too much to handle. Hackensacks Eugene Marshall was a major presence inside the paint, scoring eight of his 12 points in this quarter. Uribe opened up the quarter with a three-ball, building the lead to 32-18. Myers (9 points) would score a backbreaking three-pointer for Hackensack to increase the lead to 21. Finally, Figures complete a bucket and two free throws for the Comets, and Hackensack led 53-22 at the break. Toward the end of the contest, Comets senior Joey Diaz was on fire. He nailed three consecutive threepointers from the corner and added a drive to the hoop for 11 points on the night as Hackensack closed out an electrifying team effort. Next up, the Bergen County Tournament. Bergen Catholic will be a great first challenge for us, Whiting said. Hackensack enters this playoff game having won four in a row, and Whiting knows the time is now. Our goal at the beginning of the season was to win the division, the county and the states. That hasnt changed. The closer we get to it, the more we feel like we have a chance.
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Community bank of bergen County employees on the food service line, Carol Feeney, Maywood; Trish Haskins, Maywood; Sandra bartolone, lodi; Sue Miuccio, Wayne; Crystal Coronado, Rochelle Park; Sandra gonzalez, elmwood Park.
Salem Street bridge, photographed by Chip Renner from the Hackensack side is one of the works now on display at the Paramus Public library. HDR, you can turn a photo into a piece of artwork. This process lets you get the best exposures and more information into your images.
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The Daughters of Majestic Temple no. 215 hosted an annual food drive at Majestic elks lodge no. 153 on First Street in Hackensack on jan. 12. A total of 24 boxes and bags of food were collected and delivered to food pantries in Hackensack. Pictured: Louise Scott, Alice Miller, Brenda Troublefield (chairwoman), Darleen Francis, Daughter Ruler Elsie Brown, Sallie Johnson and Mashona Troublefield.
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Armand Alessandrini enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on Feb. 8, 1943 at the age of 28. He trained at Parris Island, S.C. and at other stateside camps and shipped out overseas with the Fourth Marine Division in January 1944. Alessandrini fought in the Pacific Theater on the Marshall Islands, Tinian and Saipan Islands. According to his cousin, Sheldon Freschi, 91, Alessandrini had enough credits to come home but chose to stay with his fellow Marines. The next stop was the volcanic windswept island of Iwo Jima. Thats where Alessandrini was killed in on March 8, 1945. On that day, the Record newspaper reported that John Basilone, the famous Medal of Honor recipient who was honored for his actions on Guadalcanal, had been killed in action the previous month. The news of Alessandrinis death was not reported until a month later, on April 10, 1945. Visit Hackensack High Schools veterans Web site, http://veterans.hackensackschools. org/, and click on Researched Veterans and then click on Alessandrinis story under World War II. It was recorded by Teresa Martin in a book on veterans she put together on May 30, 1947. Armand Alessandrini stepped up to serve and paid the highest price. Let us never forget the Marines sacrifice. Bob Meli Hackensack
Students at Paramus Catholic High School took center stage during last months performances of the hit comedy Stage Door where more than 500 theater lovers watched the result of rehearsals that began last fall. There were 32 students in the cast and seven in the stage crew. The production starred seniors James Teresco III (of Bloomfield), Selena Hart (of North Arlington), Gabrielle Sarrubbo (of Pomona, N.Y.), Kenneth Barilari (of Clifton), and freshman Kaleigh Diamond (of Maywood). Stage Door, written by Edna Ferber and George Kaufman, is about a group of girls who come to New York to study acting and find jobs. Over the course of the play, the audience learns about
Dr. Philip DiPasquale The bold physicians who are blowing the lid off the cholesterol scam have their own idea about the cause of heart disease. Inflammation of the blood vessels causes reduction of blood flow, potential clots and resultant stroke and heart attacks. That is exactly what the smartest of the smart in cardiology are proclaiming as the cause of heart disease. Inflammation is caused by too much sugar from too many carbohydrates and the high levels of insulin that they cause. Remarkably, treating the underlying cause of heart disease allows patients to truly get well and actually cure their heart disease. The right protocol usually includes nutrients, whole vitamins A, D, F and K and cod liver oil. These are the most anti-plaque nutrients known. The right protocol contains the whole vitamin B (including B4), C and E complexes and following the Mediterranean diet, which includes fish, olive oil, nuts, fruits and vegetables. When eating correctly, exercising regularly and taking the correct supplements, which are never a part of any conventional medical treatment, you will prevent heart attacks and live longer. Dr. Philip Di Pasquale is a chiropractic physician and nutritionist. He can be contacted at Bergen Spine & Wellness Center, 106 West Pleasant Ave., Maywood, N.J., 07607, 201-820-1441.
The Paramus Catholic cast of Stage Door. their hopes, ambitions, challenges and struggles as they try to find their place in the acting industry. James Loranger, an English and drama teacher at Paramus Catholic High School, directed the production.
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are helping with the transition this month. This is a deal that is very beneficial for the town of Maywood, said Padovano. There is no parking at our municipal building, so that problem is now alleviated. Paramus has ample parking, is easy to get to, a nice building, a large court room. I know it will work out very well. Richard Conte will serve as the Paramus municipal court judge, yet Joseph Mecca, an interim municipal judge, will hear the Maywood cases. Maywood court will be conducted every other Friday. Municipal court mergers are the latest trend in shared services among municipalities in New Jersey. In 2011, Bogota Municipal Court business was moved to Little Ferry Municipal Court, and the municipalities of Montvale, Park Ridge and Woodcliff Lake merged their individual municipal courts to create the Pascack Joint Municipal Court, based in Montvale. Joseph LaPaglia, former Woodcliff Lake mayor who served from 2004 through 2011, explained that the transition to merge the three bor-
ough municipal courts went very smoothly and the decision has been beneficial to all. Park Ridge, Montvale and Woodcliff Lake have had a long successful history of shared services with our TriBoro Volunteer Ambulance Corps, he said. Sharing a municipal court was a natural next step, and its been very successful in administrative efficiency and serving our residents. Its been more cost effective than operating our own stand-alone court. Gov. Chris Christie has long been a proponent of shared services among towns and has often spoken of municipal consolidation during his town hall meetings. He has praised Princeton Townships and Princeton Boroughs decision to merge and become one Princeton, a merger which officially took effect in January. Maywood is already in a shared services agreement with Hackensack to handle its garbage and recycling collection. We are going to keep looking at more of these type of shared services, Padovano said.
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The lucky winners of the The County Seats first-ever Make-a-Monster-Truck Contest, held from Jan. 9 through Jan. 23, have been selected. Gianfranco Gentile, 6; Kyle Reynoso, 9; Marc Tyson, 8; and Nicholas Tyson, 6, each received two tickets to Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam Trucks show on Feb. 1 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford.
last spring, elementary school principals from the Paramus public school district were presented a Dream grant from the Paramus Chamber of Commerce education Foundation. The funds enabled Memorial School to buy a green screen and camera equipment necessary to create In the news, a program where fourth graders write and film innovative real-time video productions that resemble Tv broadcasts.
American Red Cross. All applicants will be subject to a background check. To volunteer, contact Teaneck Human Resources Director Dean Kazinci at dkazinci@teanecknj.gov or 201- 837-1600 ext. 1651.
east brook Middle School students Anthony Wu and Anum Ilyas have been named finalists in the National Geographic bee. Anum, the Paramus schools overall champion, will next compete to reach the state level competition.
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AT THe lIbRARIeS joHnSon lIbRARy Library closed: Feb. 18, Mar. 29, May 27, 28. gAlleRy AnD CASeS: A Kaleidoscope of Paintings by Brazilian artist Simone Raybuad and friends. e. Zoe HASSMAn in concert Feb. 4 at 10:30 a.m. Bowling Out of the Box. Free to everyone. job ReADIneSS WoRKSHoP Feb. 6 21 for 6, 2-hour sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Sign up for morning or afternoon session. Registration is required. Call or e-mail Cynthia Handy at 201-488-0424 or nthemeantime09@gmail.com. HeAlTHCARe AnD TAXeS What You Should Know, in English on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. Program in Spanish on Feb. 21. H&R Block tax professionals presenting. SAy no To SCAMMeRS Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. How you can recognize different types of scams. InSPeCT yoUR gADgeT Feb. 7, 14, 2, 28. Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28. Every Thursday morning from 11 12 p.m. for smart phones, tablets, nooks, kindle and more. Bring the device and the manual and they will help you use it more efficiently. Hackensack residents only. leARn To PlAy gUITAR March 9 May 4 (no class on April 27). 8-week Saturday class, Introduction to Guitar for Hackensack children ages 8 18. Must bring your own guitar. $50/ materials fee. Performance on May 4 at 2:30 p.m. FRIDAy AFTeRnoon AT THe MovIeS Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. Call the library for film information. booK DISCUSSIon gRoUP Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. at Javas Brewin. The book will be Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness by Alexandra Fuller. Call 201-343-4781. PReSCHool SToRyHoURS For ages 3 and up on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. Pre-registration required. MoTHeR gooSe TIMe for children under 3 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:15 a.m. Pre-registration required. SPeCIAl neeDS SToRy HoUR Feb. 16, Mar. 16 at 9:15 a.m. Preregistration required. MAgIC TRee HoUSe booK ClUb Feb. 25, Mar. 18 at 3:30 p.m. For grades 1 3. Pre-registration required. gone FISHIn Feb. 27 at 3:30 p.m. Grades 2 and up. Pre-registration required. ST. PATRICKS DAy CelebRATIon on March 14 at 3:30 p.m. SPRIng egg HUnT on Mar. 28 at 3:30 p.m. ARTS AnD CRAFTS. Feb. 11, for Valentine Craft. For grades 2 and up at 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. booK bIngo Fridays at 2:30 p.m. lego DAy Feb. 20, Mar. 20 at 3:30 p.m. vIDeo gAMe ClUb Feb. 6, Mar. 6 at 3:30 p.m. in the Junior Department. Grades 4 6 only. No pre-registration required. TeCH TIMe Feb. 7, 14, Mar. 7, 11. For Grades 3 5. Thursday at 3:30 p.m.; must attend both sessions. Preregistration required. SATURDAy MovIeS at 2 p.m. Call the library for details. Teen TUeSDAyS from 3:15 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For grades 7 12 only. Always Internet and board games. Feb. 5, for Kinect. Feb. 12, Just Dance 3. Feb. 26, Street Fighter. Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26. Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23. 30. May 7, 14, 21. Bring your library card and/or permission slip for Internet access. leARn englISH oR SPAnISH USIng RoSeTTA STone for Hackensack residents only. Ages 14 and up. By appointment only. Call 201343-4169 ext. 34 or e-mail. CoMPUTeR AnD eSl WoRKSHoP at 10 a.m. Learn beginner computer skills and English as well. eSl AnD englISH ConveRSATIon waiting list names now being taken for upcoming class for Hackensack residents only. FReegAl, FReADIng AnD vIDeo gAMeS offers free music, free new e-books and video games available at Hackensack.bccls. org. Also borrow a Kindle. Contact Catherine Folk-Pushee for complete information. Borrow a Kindle offered to Hackensack members. library board Meeting Dates 2013 Feb. 12, Mar. 12, Apr. 9, May 14, June 11, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10. Meetings will take place at 274 Main St. at 4 p.m. library Hours: Adult: Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. 5 p.m. junior Department: Monday Tuesday 9 a.m. 9 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Registration is required for all special programs. Facebook.com/ johnsonPubliclibrary. Call 201343-4169 ext. 14 or visit Hackensack. bccls.org. MAyWooD lIbRARy RoMAnTIC MUSIC ConCeRT Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. with the Kaliope Music Society. CHIlDRenS vAlenTIneS DAy MUSIC ConCeRT Jan. 14 from 11a.m. noon. Instrumentals, voice, music, guitar and stories for children. MovIe: UnSInKAble MollIe bRoWn Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Maywood Recreation Department. AMeRICAn Song booK ConCeRT Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. with Bob Wyldes Jazz band. Doo-WoP eDUCATIon ConCeRT Feb. 24 at 2:30 p.m. with New Jersey Doo-Wop and Street Corner Harmony Association. HoMe MoDIFICATIon FoR SAFeTy AnD InDePenDenCe leCTURe Feb. 25 from 1:30 2:30 p.m. Brought to you by Seniors Blue Book. gIFT A booK FUnDRAISeR dedicate and donate a childrens/young adult book or books. All books are $5. Each patron is encouraged to write a dedication page that will be included in the book. FAX 24 Public Service Fax Machine is located in the lobby and accepts debit and check cards: Visa, Master Card, Amex and Discover. $1.50/first page, $1/ each additional to USA, Canada and Caribbean. International rates: $4.95/first page, $3.45/additional pages. iPADS available for checkout to Maywood residents with valid library card. yogA SATURDAyS Free one-hour beginner classes for ages 16 and older on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Must be 16 and up. Registration required. AFTeRnoon SCRAPbooK ClUb meets Feb. 5, Feb. 19 for the basics of scrapbooking with Stephanie Rogers. Register at the front desk. DRoP-In SCRAPbooKIng DAy on the second Sunday of each month from 2 4 p.m. Bring your own pictures and supplies; the library has scissors and paper. ADUlT booK ClUb second Friday of the month Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. The book will be Different Seasons by Stephen King. Book title, schedule and registration available at the front desk. Book club is led by Louise Feulner. SoCIAl MeDIA ToolS FoR PeoPle In job TRAnSITIon Learn how to harness our connections through social media with career coach, Alex Freund. Feb. 7, 1 2:30 p.m. CIRCle TIMe on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and Thursdays from 2 2:45 p.m. for toddlers through 6 years old with parents or caregivers. bIlIngUAl SToRy TIMe on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. The library is looking for parents to read aloud picture books in their native language. Call Jenna at the library if interested. AFTeR SCHool PRogRAM on Tuesdays from 3 6 p.m. Grades 2 8 welcome. Registration required at the front desk or with Jenna. If school is closed the program is canceled. Open to Maywood residents. vAST FoReIgn ColleCTIon to accommodate the 38 percent of residents in Bergen County who speak a language other than English. Come visit the library and explore the books and DVDs on hand and to request additional language books ask a staff member at the library. yoUng ADUlT eXHIbIToRS Daniella Hernandez photography of animals, nature, sports and water. DeSIgn yoUR Won AFRICAn MASK For grades 3 and up on Feb. 5 at 3:30 p.m. Nancy Leary will explain how patterns can be identified and used creatively. yoUng ADUlT eXHIbIToRS WAnTeD to display art work. All art is welcome. Contact Jenna at 201845-2915. MAyWooD loCAl HISToRy RooM by appointment only; for group tours call Carol Dass at 201-8458830 or visit maywoodhistory.com. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1:30 4:30 p.m. Call 201-845-2915. PARAMUS lIbRARy ACTIvITIeS open to Paramus residents only. Registration required unless otherwise noted. FIlM SCReenIng Feb. 11 of the film Sparkle at 1 p.m. Brown bag lunch at 12:30 p.m. Coffee/tea provided. Free and open to the public with first come seating. In THe SPoTlIgHT Feb. 18, travel film series on presidential estates at 12:30 p.m. Light refreshments. Free and open to all with first come seating. lADIeS nIgHT oUT booK ClUb at 7 p.m. Books available at librarys circulation desk. Refreshments will be served. Feb. 20, Heading Out to Wonderful by Robert Gooldrick. Mar. 20, Little Princes by Conor Grennan. AFTeRnoon booK ClUb Feb. 15 with brown bag lunch at 12:30 p.m. The book will be Evening is the Whole Day by Preeta Samarasan. Discussion at 1 p.m. Coffee and tea provided. SToRyTIMeS: for Paramus residents at Main Branch: Little Bookworms for birth -18 months with caregiver Tuesdays at 10 -10:45 a.m. Teeny Time for ages 18 - 30 months with caregiver, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:45 a.m. Tell Me a Story for ages 2.5 3.5 with caregiver on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Picture Book Parade for ages 3.5 5 on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and Thursdays at 1:15. Reid Branch: Tell Me a Story for ages 2 3.5 with caregiver on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Picture Book Parade for ages 3.5 5 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at four different times. Registration required on all. AFTeRSCHool ADvenTUReS for grades K-4 on Thursdays from 4 4:45 p.m. Register for the entire season. PAjAMA SToRyTIMe Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Next meetings: Feb. 26, Mar. 19. SIng-A-long SToRyTIMe for ages 2 5 with parent or caregiver at 10 a.m. Mar. 19 MovIe MATInee Feb. 18, all ages welcome at 3 p.m. No registration necessary. RAvenoUS ReADeRS on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. for grades 5 - 6. Next meetings: Feb. 6, Mar. 5. PAge TURneRS on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. for grades 3 and 4. Next meetings: Feb. 5, Mar. 12. beTWeen: after-school crafts and cooking program for grades 5 7 on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. Feb. 12, Mar. 12. HAPPy bIRTHDAy jUDy blUMe for grades 3 5 on Feb. 11 from 4 4:45 p.m. gUng HAy FAT CHoy for grades K-4 on Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. to celebrate the Lunar New Year. HAPPy vAlenTIneS DAy Feb. 14 from 4 4:45 p.m. for grades K 4 with stories and a craft. SoARIng Feb. 20 for grades K-4 from 3 3:45 p.m. Learn the history of Africans Americans in space. beACH PARTy Feb. 21 for grades K-4 from 3 3:45 p.m. Pretend its summer and play games, listen to groovy music and snack. PAnCAKeS, PAnCAKeS, PAnCAKeS Feb. 15 for grades 2-5 to celebrate National Pancake Month from 10 a.m. Feb. 22 for grades K-4 at 3 p.m. ART KIDS RUle make a Bali Mask Design on Feb. 19 from 7 8 p.m. for grades 5 8. Register beginning Feb. 5. ReAD ACRoSS AMeRICA DAy March 1 for Dr. Seuss story and a craft for ages 4 grade 4 from 4 4:45 p.m. Register by Feb. 15. eDIble eXPeRIMenTS for grades 3 4 building life-size snacks Mar. 19 from 3 p.m. Ages 4 grade 2 at 3:45 p.m. Register by Mar. 6. elePHAnT AnD PIggIe PARTy to celebrate National Pig Day, Mar. 20 from 3:45 5 p.m. for ages 4 grade 2. Register by Mar. 6. HAPPy bIRTHDAy, RAnDolPH CAlDeCoTT! Mar. 22 from 1:15 2 p.m. for ages 3 5. Listen to awardwinning picture books and have a snack. Register by Mar. 8. SUPeRHeRo PARTy Mar. 22 from 4 4:45 p.m. for grades K 4. Listen to superhero books and decorate your own mask and cape. Register by Mar. 8. HIgH SCHool booK ClUb for grades 9 12 at 2:30 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 26, Mar. 26 meeting at Paramus High School in the Media Center. Teen WeDneSDAyS AT MAIn Cooking Club from 3:30 5 p.m. For grades 5-8. Feb.13, 27. Mar. 13. Teen Crafts, Feb. 20. Rock Band/Glee Karaoke on Feb. 6, Mar. 6. MARCH MAKeoveR MADneSS Mar. 5 from 3 4:30 p.m. for grades 5-8. Register beginning Feb. 19. Teen TeCH WeeK 2013 Mar. 10 16 with a scavenger hunt using your camera phone. For grades 5 and up. PI DAy Mar. 14 from 3 5 p.m. for grades 5-8. Registration beginning Feb. 28. Teen ADvISoRy boARD for grade 8 12 at 2:30 p.m. Meeting: Feb. 4, Mar. 4. gAMe DAyS for grades 5 and up form 3 4 p.m. Mar. 6. SToRyTIMe AT ReID Tell Me a Story for ages 2 3 with caregiver on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Picture Book Parade for ages 3 5 on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesdays and Friday at 10:30 a.m. WeeKly evenTS AT ReID Marvelous Mondays for grades K-4 from 3:30 5 p.m. for Wii games through Mar. 12. Terrific Tuesday, Movie matinee for all ages from 3:30 5 p.m. through Mar. 12. Creative Thursdays for Arts and Crafts for grades K-4 from 3:30 4:30 p.m. through Mar. 15. Fantastic Fridays with Picture Book Bingo for all ages from 3:30 5 p.m. through Mar. 15. SPeCIAl PRogRAMS AT ReID Celebrate Chinese New Year, Feb. 8 from 3 5 p.m. for all ages. Drop-in. Valentines Workshop Feb. 7, 8 from 3:30 5 p.m. for grades K-5. Read Across America party Mar. 1 from 3-5 p.m. for all ages. Drop-in. TeRRIFIC TUeSDAyS MovIe MATInee through Mar. 12 from 3:30 5 p.m. All ages welcome. Drop-in. CelebRATe CHIneSe neW yeAR Feb. 8 from 3 5 p.m. Drop-in. All ages welcome. Main library at 116 e. Century Rd. Monday Thursday, 9:30 a.m. 9 p.m. - Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 5 p.m. The Reid branch at 239 W. Midland Ave. Monday 1 9 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Call 201599-1300 or visit paramuslibrary.org. ARTS AnD enTeRTAInMenT every other Sunday oRADell open-Mic night: Poetry and live Acoustic Music presented by Cool Beans Caf, 304 Kinderkamack Rd. from 7 closing. Sign up at 7 p.m. House PA and piano available. Afterhours jam session TBA. $3/cover. Call 201-634-1400. Feb. 4, 7 TeAneCK Auditions for All Shook Up presented by the Teaneck New Theatre from 7 9:30 p.m. at St. Marks Episcopal Church, 118 Chadwick Rd. Call backs are Feb. 9 from 2 5 p.m. Be prepared to sing 16 bars of a song from this period of rock. Also be prepared to read. Call 201-692-0200 or visit gotnt.org. Feb. 9 TeAneCK Winning Minds and Hearts: War Poems by vietnam veterans presented by the Puffin Cultural Forum at 7 p.m. $10/benefit for the Warrior Writers program. Reservations recommended. Call 201-836-3499 or visit puffinculturalforum.org. Feb. 8 -10 FAIR lAWn 2nd Annual one Act Play Festival presented by the Fair Lawn Recreation Departments Old Library Theatre at The Fair Lawn Recreation Center, 10-10 20th St. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Four plays included. Call 201-797-3553 or visit oldlibrarytheatre.net. Feb. 14 SUFFeRn Darlene love, Sounds of love at the Lafayette Theater, 112 Main St. at 8 p.m. $30, $40, $75. Visit artsrock.org. Feb. 16 HASbRoUCK HeIgHTS The Melochords We Live, We Love, We Sing presented by St. Johns The Divine Church, 333 Franklin Ave., at 7 p.m. $15. Refreshments will be served with concert to follow at 8 p.m. Call 201-288-0002. Feb. 16 Mar. 9 oRADell Beehive presented by The Bergen County Players at The Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Rd. on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. $22. Visit bcplayers. org or call 201-261-4200. Feb. 17 TeAneCK Classical Sundays at the Puffin presents Pianist yael Weiss at the Puffin Cultural Forum, 20 Puffin Way, at 4 p.m. $10. Reservations suggested. Call 201-836-34799 or visit puffinculturalforum.org. Feb. 22 Mar. 2 PARAMUS The Farnsworth Invention presented by Bergen Community College at the Ender Hall Laboratory Theatre, 400 Paramus Rd. Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 23 and March 2 at 2 p.m. Special panel following the Feb. 28 performance. $12, $7/students and seniors. Call 201447-7428 or visit tickets.bergen.edu. Feb. 22, Mar. 8, 22 nyACK guitar Magic Series presented by ArtsRock at the Nyack Library, 59 S. Broadway at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22, Celebrate Hendrix. Mar. 8, Celebrate Clapton. Mar. 22, Celebrate The Beatles. $25/adults. Seniors/$20. Young adult under 35/$15. Visit artsrock.org. Feb. 23 TeAneCK Lifebuoy Thrown with Edgar Weinstock at the Puffin Cultural Forum, 20 Puffin Way at 8 p.m. Call 201-836-3499 or visit puffinculturalforum.org. Mar. 2 FAIR lAWn garnet Rogers at the Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club, Fair Lawn Community Center, 10-10 20th St. at 8 p.m. $22/members, $25/non-members. Visit hurdygurdyfolk.org or call 201384-1325. Mar. 3 TeAneCK Little Red Riding Hood presented by the Pink Flamingo Puppets at Teaneck Library at 2 p.m. Call 201-837-4171 ext. 3 or visit teaneck.org. Mar. 23 HASbRoUCK HeIgHTS Comedian Adam Ferrara presented by the Volunteer Center of Bergen County at Bananas Comedy Club at 8 p.m. $30 plus one drink or food purchase minimum. Call 201-489-9454 by Mar, 12. Mar. 24 HIllSDAle Adelphia Chamber orchestra presents Diane Wittry featuring child piano prodigy Alice Burla at Pascack
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Sports
by MICHAel CoHen
Unable to do much offensively on the ice, the Hackensack High School boys varsity ice hockey team suffered its third loss in a row, dropping a 2-1 decision to Clifton High School on Jan. 27. The loss at the Ice House put the Comets at 9-9-2 with just four games left to play in the season. After struggling to find the net throughout the course of the night, the Comets appeared to finally regain life when Hackensacks Thomas Foschini worked his way around the Clifton perimeter and snuck the puck past goalie Bill Gibson to tie the game with 3:51 to go in the game.
Hackensack and Clifton ice hockey players battle for the puck at the Ice House. away by the Clifton defensemen. In the first period alone, Hackensack attempted only nine shots, while Clifton attempted 11 shots. On three separate occasions Hackensack was penalized for taking slap shots in front of the blue line, forcing a change of possession. The biggest stars of the day for the Comets were forwards Ian Baker and Robert Marut. Both of them were extremely
The Hackensack High School Sports Health Office is now accepting sports forms for spring sports 2013. The deadline is March 1, 2013. Forms may be downloaded from the athletic Web site or the sports nurse in Room 179. Only the Player-Parental Agreement and Health History are required if a fall and/or winter sport has been played. Spring sports include softball, baseball, spring track and field, golf, mens tennis and mens volleyball. j.hanulak@hackensackschools.org.
aggressive with the puck, attempting shot after shot whenever they had an open attempt at the net. Marut had 10 shots, while Baker attempted six shots on goal. However, Cliftons Gibson did a great job defending the goal, both blocking shots and kicking them out. Defensemen Steven Shanley and Mark Surgent overpowered all Hackensack shooters with hard checks into the glass and battles for the puck behind the net. Hackensack goalie Steven Geerlof was exceptional in the net for the Comets. He was credited with 21 saves and held his ground whenever Clifton crowded the net. The Comets are next scheduled to face Bayonne High School on Feb. 1 at the Ice House.
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Valley Regional High School, 200 Piermont Ave. at 3 p.m.$20/suggested donation. Call 201-477-0406 or visit aconj.org. bUSIneSS AnD neTWoRKIng every Wed. PARAMUS Sunset Rotary Club of Central bergen meeting at Bonefish Grill, Crowne Plaza Hotel at 6:15 p.m. Call 201-262-5988. every Thursday HACKenSACK Hackensack Rotary Club meets at Rudys, 107 Anderson St. Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Focus on community service and information through weekly programs. Visit hackensackrotary.org. Contact Amanda Missey, membership chairwoman, at 201-281-8587 or amissey@ bergenvolutneers.org. every Thursday MAyWooD Maywood Rotary Club meets at Maywood Inn for lunch on Thursdays. Feb. 8, District Gift of Life dinner at the Venetian Restaurant, Garfield at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26, June 7, Feed the Hungry at HHMC, 120 River Street, Hackensack. Deliver stew by 3 p.m. Servers at 3:30 p.m. March 15, drawing for the Luck of the Irish raffle at the American Legion Hall. Mar. 16 19, District 7490 Annual Conference at the Mystic Motel and Spa, Mystic, Conn. Call 201-843-8763. HACKenSACK business volunteer Council events Fifth Fridays at Stony Hill Inn: March 22 with Kevin Wright historian and author at 11:30 a.m., May 31 and Nov. 22. $35. Celebrate Volunteers, April 10 at Bergen Academies, 6:30 8 p.m. Derby Day, May 4 at Apple Ridge Country Club from 3:30 7 p.m. $100. Night at the Races, July 19 at Meadowlands Racetrack from 6 10 p.m. Bergen County Golf Classic, July 29 at Ridgewood Country Club. Bergen Bike Tour at Darlington Park September 2013. $35/registration fee. For information on all events call 201489-9454 or visit bergenvolunteers.org or nnjbvc.org. HACKenSACK Regional Chamber of Commerce Feb. 7, Beefsteak Dinner at Hasbrouck Heights Elks Lodge, 128 Baldwin Ave. from 6 9 p.m. $50. Entertainment by Master Magician Kevin Lane. Feb. 28, Business-After-Hours with ICC Members at FDU Rothman Center. March 5, 3-Minute Networking at Garden State Plaza. The Chamber will be honored by the Hackensack Education Foundation on March 13 at Maggianos Little Italy at 7 p.m. $45. March 20, Indoor Moonlight Picnic at the Moose Lodge in Hackensack. Call 201-880-1898. 201-489-3700 or visit hackensackchamber.org. MeADoWlAnDS Meadowlands Regional Chamber events ELN Leads and Lattes on Feb. 7 from 8:30 10:30 a.m. Feb. 14, Lunch for Love with Carrabbas Italian Grill to benefit nonprofit organizations. Feb. 21, Monthly membership meeting. Feb. 26, Improve Your Bottom Line for Strategies for Developing Successful Business and Nonprofit Partnerships. Visit meadowlands.org. ClASSeS FoR ADUlTS AnD CHIlDRen Mondays HACKenSACK Citizenship Classes at the Johnson Library from 10 11 a.m. Call 201343-4169 ext. 21. HACKenSACK
Internet Classes offered by the Johnson Public Library. Hackensack residents only. Call for details. 201343-4781. Saturdays TeAneCK Salsa Aerobic Dance Classes with dancer/choreographer Donay at ClubFit, 444 Cedar Lane from noon 1 p.m. For men and women, no partners required. $10/person. Call 201-894-0138. Fourth Sunday MAyWooD Square Dancing presented by Maywood Recreation and FAD (Fun at Dancing) held at the Maywood Senior Recreation Center from 7:30 9:30 p.m. Free. Children first grade and older may attend with an adult. Call Jim at 201-712-1853 squaredance2@ yahoo.com. now-April 12 HACKenSACK Candidates Sought for bergenleADS 2013 presented by the Volunteers Center of Bergen County, 64 Passaic St. For information call 201489-9454 or bergenvolunteers.org. leCTUReS AnD InFoRMATIon Currently MAyWooD Hurricane Sandy Stories sought by the Maywood Historical Committee for stories and photos with before-andafter photos preferably, of damaged property. Stories may be submitted to maywoodhistory.com or photos@ maywoodhistory.com. Feb. 4, 11, 22 PARAMUS Free blood Pressure Checks for Paramus residents held at Borough Hall on Feb. 4 from 9:30 11 a.m. and from 1:30 3 p.m. and Feb. 22 from 9:30 11 a.m. Also at Paramus Library at Century Rd. on Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Call 201-265-2100 ext. 615 or 618. Feb. 4 Apr. 11 MAyWooD Tours of the Adler Aphasia Center open to the public for caregivers or patients suffering from Aphasia, language disorder, stroke or brain injury at 60 W. Hunter Ave. from Monday Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Must be scheduled in advance. Call 201368-8585. Feb. 7 TeAneCK Teaneck emergency Preparedness Seminar presented by the Teaneck Police Department, Fire Department and Office of Emergency Management at 7 p.m. in police headquarters at 900 Teaneck Rd. Call 201-837-2600 ext. 2311. Feb. 9 HACKenSACK Second Annual Heart Health Fair presented by HackensackUMC and the American Heart association from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. at the Shops at Riverside, Level one outside of Barnes and Noble. Visit hackensackUMC.org. Feb. 9 HACKenSACK young Adult Cancer Workshop presented by John Theurer Cancer Center at HackensackUMC from 9:30 a.m. 3 p.m. For young adults and their caregivers. Free with registration required. Visit jtcancercenter.org/ stupidcancernnj. Feb. 11, 12, 14 PARAMUS Donate blood presented by Community Blood Services, 970 Linwood Ave. W. on Feb. 11 from 8 a.m. 6 p.m. and Feb. 12, 14 from 11:30 a.m. 8 p.m. Donors will receive a gift certificate to one of three local restaurants, and on Feb. 14 they will also receive a Muttie the Dog toy. Call 201-251-3703 or visit communitybloodservices.com. Feb. 21 PARAMUS What Does the Fiscal Cliff Deal
Really Mean to Taxpayers? Presented by North Jersey Public Policy Network at Bergen Community College, 7:30 9:30 p.m. in C-211. Free/donations welcome. Visit northjerseypublicpolicy. org. Feb. 24 TeAneCK Free Solar Screening event presented AP Solar and GreenFaith at Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor Rd. from 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. No cost or obligation for obtaining a screening. All welcome. Call 201-385-8433. oRgAnIZATIonS Tuesdays MAyWooD The garden State Ski Club meets at the Maywood Inn, 122 W. Pleasant Ave., at 8:30 p.m. Discounted lift tickets and access to a GSSC ski house in Vermont. Year-round activities including tennis, golf, biking, hiking and social events. Visit gardenstateskiclub.com for information and a list of the activities. Wednesdays beRgenFIelD The Widow & Widowers Club of northern valley invites singles for dancing, refreshments and live music at the VFW Hall, 321 S. Washington Ave., from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. Also for fifth Wednesday if applicable. All other Wednesdays for widowed only. Newcomers are welcome. Call 973772-9078. Second Thursday RoCHelle PARK American legion Auxiliary Unit 170 of Rochelle Park meeting at 8 p.m. every second Thursday of the month at 33 W. Passaic St. Women who are wives, mothers, daughters and sisters of veterans are welcome to join. Call 201-587-9655. Third Sunday RoCHelle PARK Pancake breakfast Sponsored by the American Legion Post 170, 33 W. Passaic St. $4/adults, under 10/free. Held from 8 11:30. Call 201-8439683 or visit alpost170.us. MAyWooD electronic bingo in addition to paper bingo and pull tabs for instant wins at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 400 Maywood Ave. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. doors open at 5:30 p.m. Breaks for smokers. Coffee, soda, food and snacks are sold. 201-845-9566. Feb. 8 WeSTWooD Annual Auction of Railroad Memorabilia presented by the Bergen Rockland Railroad Historical Society at the monthly meeting at Westwood Womans Club, 205 Kinderkamack Rd. at 8 p.m. Open to all at no charge. Call 201-768-7406. Feb. 9 lynDHURST Zumbathon for a Cause presented by YMCA Strong Kids Campaign at the Senior Citizens Center, 250 Cleveland Ave. from 10 a.m. noon. Registration at 9 a.m. $20. Visit ymcainfo.org/ events/zumbathon.html. Feb. 13 MoonACHIe 200 Club of bergen County Winter Cocktail Reception held at the Graycliff, 112 Moonachie Ave. from 6:30 9:30 p.m. Call 201-229-0600. March 7 WooD-RIDge 2nd Annual Tricky Tray presented by the Meadowlands Area YMCA at the Fiesta from 5:30 - 10 p.m. 50/50s, amazing prizes and lots of gift certificates. For information visit YMCAinfo.org or call 201-955-5300. March 8 CARlSTADT Annual Scholarship Auction and Dinner presented by Felician College at Il Villaggio. Call 201-355-1308 or
visit felician.edu. March 13 HACKenSACK Hackensack education Foundation Distinguished Citizen Award on at Maggianos Little Italy at 7 p.m. $45. Honoring the Hackensack Chamber of Commerce, Evan Roache and Carolyn Hayer. Call 201-880-1898. March 14 gARFIelD Annual Casino night Christopher Brandle Joy of Life Foundation to save kids with brain cancer at Il Villaggio at 6:30 p.m. 201-774-7757 or visit cbjoyoflife.org. May 19 PARAMUS Walk now for Autism Speaks at Bergen Community College. Sponsorships available. Call 609-2287350 or visit autismspeaks.org. ReCReATIon AnD CAMPS Tuesdays MAyWooD Mah jongg for new or experienced players offered by Maywood Recreation at the Maywood Recreation Center on Tuesdays form 1 3 p.m. Call 201-845-2900 ext. SCHolARSHIPS Through April 22 HACKenSACK Ron vellekamp environmental Scholarship presented by the Hackensack Riverkeeper for seniors in high school from Bergen, Hudson and Rockland counties. Teachers may also submit applications for deserving students. $1,000 scholarship. Visit hackensackriverkeeper.org for applications. Call 201-968-0808. Winner chosen June 1. SCHoolS HACKenSACK yMCA Happy Day Childcare Center has openings for ages 2 5 from Monday Friday from 7 a.m. 6 p.m. $675/month. Call 201-487-6600 ext. 211 or visit ymcagbc.org. RoCHelle PARK Kindergarten Registration for Rochelle Park Midland School on Feb. 4, 5, 11, 12 from 1 3:30 p.m. Required: childs birth certificate, immunization records. The child does not have to attend. Physicians exam required before September. Parents must show proof of residency such as a copy of a deed, signed lease or affidavit and utility bill. Child must be 5 years old before Oct. 1, 2013. Registration forms available at http://rp.bergen.org. SenIoRS MAyWooD The golden Age Club of Maywood meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at the Maywood Senior/ Recreation Center, Duvier Place, at 1 p.m. New members welcome, must be a Maywood residents/55 or older. Dues are now payable, $20. Call 201845-9215. MAyWooD Senior Citizens Club of Maywood meets every first and third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. (first meeting is business and second is social) at the Maywood Senior/Recreation Center on Duvier Place. $15/dues due. For membership information, call 201-8431061. Feb. 6, business meeting. For trip information call 201-843-1061. Second Thursday PARAMUS Paramus AARP Chapter 3834 has opened its membership to new members. The Paramus area includes the surrounding towns. Meeting at the Cipolla Senior Center at 97 Farview Ave. held 10 months of the year. Call Lou at 201-261-2068. Third Thursday HACKenSACK St. Francis Socialites meets every third Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Francis
Church Hall, 50 Lodi St. New members welcome. Call 201-342-5785. Second and Fourth Wednesdays PARAMUS joseph Cipolla Paramus Senior #1 Club located at 93 Farview Ave. Meetings at noon. Strictly a social agenda: cards, trips entertaining programs, fun meetings and informative speakers. Call Jim at 201-845-9310. First and Third Thursday PARAMUS Senior Pioneers of Paramus welcomes new members at the Cipolla Senior Center, 93 N. Farview Ave. at 1 p.m. Various activities including chess, cards, pool, bocce ball, bus trips and speakers on topics pertaining to seniors, as well as entertainment. Call Mary at 201-265-7195 for an application. RoCHelle PARK Rochelle Park Senior Citizens meet on the second and fourth Thursdays at the Senior Center at the municipal complex at 151 W. Passaic St. at 1 p.m. All seniors 55 and older are welcome to join. Dues $15/year. For information, call Judy at 201-845-8688. For trips call Mitzi at 201-843-9243. SoUTH HACKenSACK The Senior Citizens meet the first Thursday of the month, at 1 p.m. Bingo on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. 201-440-9032. Second Friday HACKenSACK AARP Chapter 418 Meeting 12:30 p.m. at the Hackensack Recreation Center, 116 Holt St. For information call 201-489-2585. HACKenSACK Americas Unidas Multicultural Senior Center activities at 101 Hudson St. Center open Monday Through Friday from 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Hot lunch served daily at noon Monday Friday. Mondays and Wednesdays, Muscle Training at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Belly Dancing at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Arthritis Exercise at 9:30 a.m. These classes are free of charge. 201-336-3320. Wednesdays MAyWooD line Dance Instruction presented by the Maywood Recreation Department on Wednesdays from 9:15 10:15 a.m. at the Maywood Senior Center. Call 201-845-2900 ext. 208 or e-mail maywoodrecreation@gmail.com. SPeCIAl evenTS MAyWooD Maywood Station Visit maywoodstation.com. 201-487-6600 ext. 220 or visit ymcagbc.org. Feb. 6, Mar. 6, Apr. 3, May 1, june 5 MAyWooD Maywood Fourth of july Committee Meetings are scheduled to take place at the Maywood American Legion, 135 E. Passaic St. at 7:30 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend. Any organization interested in participating in the 2013 parade is asked to contact Carole Feeney before May 1 at 201805-9137. Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Apr. 12 HACKenSACK Parents night out presented by the YMCA of Greater Bergen County, 360 Main St. from 6 9 p.m. Parents can drop off their 3- to 12 year-olds and they will be supervised by the Teen Leaders Club. Bring a snack and beverage. Children must be potty trained. Family Members/free, Members/$7, non-members/$12. Call 201-487-6600 ext. 220. Feb. 22 MAyWooD eagle Scout Ceremony for John E. Price, Jr., Vincent Frank Santoro and Ryan Arthur Cormier at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 471
Maywood Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Call 201906-0478 or information. ToWn neWS MAyWooD Annual Schedule of Meetings for 2013 Work Sessions held the second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12. March 12. April 9. May 14. June 11. July 9. Aug. 13. Sept. 10. Oct. 8. Nov. 12. Dec. 10. Council meetings held on the fourth Tuesday at 8:15 p.m. Work session precedes each regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26. March 26. April 23. May 28. June 25. July 23. Aug. 27. Sept. 24. Oct. 22. Nov. 26. Dec. 17. Meetings and work sessions are held in the Council Chambers, 2nd floor, 15 Park Avenue. Call 201-845-2900. HACKenSACK City of Hackensack 2013 Meeting Schedule Committee of the Whole Meetings: at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted: Feb. 4, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Mar. 4, March. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Apr. 8, Apr. 23 at 6:30 p.m. May 6, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. June 10, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. July 15, Aug. 19. Sept. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Council Meetings: at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted: Feb. 5, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. Mar. 5, Mar. 19 at 8 p.m. Apr. 9, Apr. 23 at 8 p.m. May 7, May 21 at 8 p.m. June 11, June 25 at 8 p.m. July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. Sept. 17, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. Oct. 22, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. Dec. 3, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. All meeting are held at 65 Central Ave., Third Floor, Council Chambers. TRIPS Apr. 23, 24 lAnCASTeR PA overnight lancaster presented by Americas Unidas Multicultural Senior Activity Center leaving from 101 Hudson St., Hackensack at 8 a.m. Package includes meals and overnight stay at Fulton Steamboat Inn. Buffet dinner at Millers Smorgasbord and shopping at Rockvale Square Mall and two shows. $250/double occupancy and $299/single. $50 deposit due now. Call 201-336-3320. May 5 11 SMoKey MoUnTAInS Smokey Mountain Trip presented by the Senior Citizens Club of Maywood. Deposit of $50 due by Feb. 6. Open to everyone. Call 201-843-1061. May 26 june 2 beRMUDA Cruise for a Cause sponsored by Helen Hayes Hospital and the Adler Aphasia Center. Cabins start at $696 for interior cabin plus $297/taxes and fees (subject to change). For information call Linda at Mainly Meetings Travel, 201-568-2146. Additional cocktail party on second night for $50. Aphasia group sessions onboard the cruise. WoRSHIP ongoing HACKenSACK Temple beth el at 280 Summit Ave. is a Conservative Egalitarian congregation. Italian Purim Dinner on Feb, 23 at 7 p.m. followed by a Megillah reading and make your own sundae. $10/adults, $5/children under 10. RSVP by Feb. 18. March 17, 2 p.m. Ruth Cohen performing songs. $10/adults, $5/children under 10. Friday Shabbat Services are at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. followed by kiddush. For additional information visit www.templebethelhackensack.org or call 201-342-2045. Feb. 13 HACKenSACK Community Ash Wednesday Service at the First Presbyterian Church, 64 Passaic St. at 7:30 p.m. All welcome Call 201-342-7570.
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FeDeRICo gAlveZ jr., of Teaneck, passed away peacefully on Jan. 2 at the age of 76. Born in Iloilo City, Philippines, he came to the United States in 1967, settling in Texas. He later spent 38 years in Teaneck. Prior to retiring, he was the senior accountant for NJ Transit in Newark. He was a parishioner at Holy Trinity R. C. Church of Hackensack. Beloved husband for 46 years of Iluminada (ne Leyva). Dearest brother of Maria Fe Sanchez, Maria Nenita Marbella, Maria Elena Palileo, Maria Isabel Galvez, Maria Luisa Balguma, Buena Ventura, Renato Galvez, Jesus Galvez and Victor Galvez. CATHeRIne MoSSI FlAnAgAn, ne Lanzetti, of Hackensack, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Jan. 5 at the age of 90. Born in Hoboken, she lived in Oradell before moving to Hackensack 10 years ago. Prior to retiring, she was the assistant to the city clerk in Union City. She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity R. C. Church of Hackensack. An avid cook, she was featured in Lost Ravioli Recipes of Hoboken. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Flanagan, who died last December, and the late Roy Mossi who died in June 1979. Devoted mother of Valerie Walker of Hackensack and Roy Mossi and his wife Norah Peck of Maywood. Loving grandmother of James Walker and his wife Sonthia, Michael Walker and his wife Kim and Joseph Walker. Cherished greatgrandmother of Frank Zito Walker. Dearest aunt of Elizabeth Flanagan of Green Hills and great-aunt of Joseph Flanagan and Anne Flanagan. ReMo gIACHIno, of Pompton Plains, formerly of Teaneck, passed away peacefully on Jan. 6 at the age of 99. He was born in New York City on May 24, 1913 and spent his childhood in Union City and Torino, Italy. He showed an interest in music at an early age and was intrigued by the violin. He was a child protg and graduated with honors from the Conservatorio di Giuseppe Verdi in Torino as a professor of the violin. Remo courted the love of his life, Erminia Berlucchi, and married her in May 1940. In 1955, Remo took over the business from his father and quickly established himself as a pioneer in the Italian wine business in Manhattan. He moved with his wife and sons to Teaneck but continued to run the business until 1995 when he retired and passed the company on to his youngest son, Douglas, who is still running it today. Beloved husband for 72 years of Erminia (ne Berlucchi). Devoted father of Richard and his wife Deborah, Paul and his wife Cindy, Douglas and his wife Claire, and the late Freddy. Cherished grandfather of Gus and his wife Estelle and Lia. Dearest brother
of the late Louisa Nadir and Tina Giachino. THeReSA RInAlDI, ne Mania, of Toms River, formerly of Little Ferry, passed away peacefully on Jan. 7 at the age of 91. Prior to retiring, she worked for United Jersey Bank of Hackensack. Beloved wife of the late Emil Rinaldi. Devoted mother of Rudolph and his wife Jeanette of Little Ferry, Ronald and his wife Sharon of Toms River, Richard and his wife Lisa, of Toms River, and Robert and his wife Maryann of Manahawkin. Loving grandmother of Denise, Debbie, Joseph, Richie, Chris, Rene, Robert, Derek, Greg, Shawn, and Cortney. Cherished great-grandmother of Alicia, Elizabeth, Megan, Samantha, Sabrina, Joseph, Nicholas, Gianna, Isabella, Rania and Kaisha. CHeRyl lASeR, ne Keyes, of Hackensack, passed away on Jan. 7 at the age of 66. She was the author of The Truth About Cinnamon and Separation of Faith. She also was an author for IUniverse Publishing Company of Bloomington, Ind. Previously, she was a marketing manager for IBM and a manager for administrative support for United Water of Harrington Park. However, her favorite job was being a mother and grandmother. Beloved mother of Melissa Maritsch and her husband Matthew of Saddle Brook. Cherished grandmother of Natalia. Adored daughter of James Keyes of Pompton Plains and the late Marjorie (ne Beauchamp) and Geraldine (ne Ribar). Dearest sister of Carolyn Gooch and Robert Gustavson of Redlands, Calif., and the late Robert Keyes. Loving aunt of Austin, Travis and Justin. Ann gRIeCo, ne Bruno, of Hackensack, passed away peacefully on Jan. 8 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Grieco. Devoted mother of Mary Perry and her husband Raymond of Hackensack and Angelo Grieco and his wife Diane of Landing. Loving grandmother of Richard Perry and his wife Jennifer, Jason Perry and his wife Rebecca, Kari Butchyk and her husband Ken, and Nicholas Grieco. Cherished great-grandmother of Perry Laszki, Jessica Perry and Caroline Perry. Dearest sister of Theresa Scudillo, Margaret Rabigi and her husband Pat and the late Marie De Ghetto, Angelo Bruno, Paul Bruno, Peter Bruno and John Bruno. RAyMonD MIlleR, of Hackensack, passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 9 at the age of 78. Prior to retiring, he worked for Flexicote Company of Clifton. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Grace (ne Elmo). Devoted father of Mary Ann Butterfield and husband John of Toms River, Antoinette Norton and husband Bob of Swedesboro, Denise
Miller of Toms River, and the late Linda Balcom. Loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. THoMAS Allen, of Maywood, formerly of Hackensack, passed away on Jan. 12 at the age of 83. Prior to retiring, he worked as a smelter for Abex Corporation in New York. Beloved husband of the late Muriel (ne Ritchwood). Loving father of Denise Howard of New York, Sharon White of North Carolina, Dawn Allen of New York, Sara Anne Reide of New York, Helen Papasso and her husband Tony of Oakland, and the late Clyde Allen and Charles Allen. Cherished grandfather, greatgrandfather and uncle of Many. Dearest brother of Lucille Johnson and her husband James, Lillian Roscoe and William Allen. AnnA STAMIllA, ne Veri, of Hackensack, passed away on Jan. 14 at the age of 88. She was a parishioner of St. Francis R.C. Church in Hackensack. Beloved wife of 66 years to Joseph Stamilla Sr. Devoted mother of Salvatore Stamilla of Hackensack and Joseph Stamilla Jr. of Hackensack. Dearest sister of the late Otto Veri, Jerry Veri and Dominic Veri. MARIAn MURRIn, ne Hasbrouck, 100, passed away peacefully on Jan. 14 at her home in River Edge where she had resided for the past 62 years. Born in River Edge on Aug. 31, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Augustus and Maud Hasbrouck and beloved wife of the late William Murrin. Marian was a graduate of Hackensack High School and Mills College in New York City. Marian married Lt. William Robert Murrin on April 10, 1937 in the chapel of the West Point Military Academy. The Murrins were stationed in Hawaii for two years where she began her teaching career. After the war, the Murrins moved to River Edge and Marian began teaching kindergarten at Cherry Hill Elementary School where she remained for 30 years. Survived by her niece Judy Bernhart Barbour and her husband G. Michael Barbour of Duxbury, Mass., great-nieces and their husbands, Laurie Breyer of Fitchburg, Mass., and Amy Mahoney of Reading, Mass. lUCIA FeRRARA, ne Bordonaro, of Hackensack, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Jan. 18 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Saverio Ferrara. Devoted mother of Maddalena Lee Ferrrara and Salvatore Ferrara and his wife Jane. Cherished grandmother of Elisa and Danielle. Dearest sister of Adelina Marino, Christopher Bordonaro and the late Sebastian John Bordonaro. gUglIelMo PAnZeRA, of Hackensack,
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on Dec. 12, the Cultural Connections Club at West brook Middle School of Paramus hosted an International Fair for Kids by Kids. More than 700 guests gathered to create crafts and enjoy foods from a variety of cultures, which were prepared by the school families. A total of $85 was raised and contributed to the schools ReACT Club, which is sponsoring a child in need of life-saving surgery.
Students at Ridge Ranch School in Paramus recently joined the battle against breast cancer by hosting a snack sale featuring pink-colored goodies for the students to purchase. All of the money raised will be donated to the Susan g. Komen Foundation.
Diane Fogels third grade enrichment classes at Ridge Ranch School of Paramus recently performed creative versions of fractured fairy tales, including the Fairytale Olympics, Aladdin and the Magical Monkey, Cinderella and the Hot Dog Seller, and Alice in Jaredland.
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Second graders in Maria bonners and jamie Amicuccis classes at Parkway School in Paramus recently pretended to be water droplets moving through the water cycle. A representative from the Haworth water treatment plant led the students in a hands-on demonstration to culminate a science lesson in weather.
Students in Cynthia Dugans fourth grade class at Ridge Ranch School of Paramus recently met Stephen lillis, a retired Cresskill police chief who will be joining the class as an intern in january. As an introductory lesson, lillis demonstrated the use of various tools such as a megaphone and an official police vest. After trying these out, the kids participated in a discussion about the importance of freedom and analyzed the idea of justice for all.
The Stony lane School Student Council recently sponsored Picture Peace, a contest in honor of Martin luther King Day. Participants were asked to submit a drawing or a photograph that depicted their idea of peace. The winners will have their pictures framed and displayed in a hallway of the Paramus school.
hattan High School Counselor of the Year. He has vast experience in mental health counseling, college counseling and club advising. Locally, Barreto is a Hackensack Recreation Department volunteer basketball coach. His son, Joseph, attends Padre Pio Academy in Hackensack where Barreto is an executive member of the Home School Association. Barreto and his wife Teresa decided to live in Hackensack because of its diverse community and many opportuni-
Hackensack since 2011 where he logged more than 280 volunteer hours in 2012. He has been his Community Block Watch captain since 2005 and graduated from the Citizens Police Academy. Young and his wife Jennifer Young moved to Hackensack in 2002. They have chosen to raise their son, Avery, in the city. As a family, the Youngs believe in community service. Scott and Jennifer worked tirelessly for the organization Table to Table, which is dedicated to making sure no one goes hungry. I believe a person is de-
fined by their service to others, said Young. After serving as an H-COP, I realized how much I liked being involved in the city and that there is still so much more I can do. Mattei said this is an important time in Hackensack. Our community is emerging from very turbulent times. It is time to look and move forward and set our city on a positive and productive course. The Hackensack City Council election is scheduled for Tuesday, May. 14.
The Hackensack High School Spanish Honor Society, along with edvane Colacino, a Spanish teacher, and Hackensack Detective luis Furcal, the school resource officer, recently collected and donated relief supplies to the bergen County victims of Hurricane Sandy as well as to those in need in the communities of the Dominican Republic.
Joseph Wolverton reading to Jane Kims first graders. Sixth graders in Kimberly Russells language arts enrichment class at Hackensack Middle School recently visited Nellie K. Parker School to read their memoirs to the kindergarteners and first graders. Russells class recently completed a memoir unit study by transforming essays into picture books. Each book was then laminated and spiral bound. During the visit, the younger students asked many questions of the young authors whose books each told of an important time in their lives.
The Paramus elks Club recently announced this years essay contest winners from east brook Middle School: Rachel Bell, fifth grade; Nicholas Taylor, sixth grade; lauren Chun, seventh grade; and evelyn Holmberg, eighth grade. This years subject was What does the national anthem mean to me? The Adler Aphasia Centers Maywood campus invites the public to tour its facilities from Feb. 4 through April 11. Tours begin at 9:30 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays and must be scheduled in advance by contacting Karen Castka at 201-3688585. The center, located at 60 West Hunter Ave., provides life-skills and other services for people with aphasia and their caregivers. Aphasia is a language disorder caused by stroke or other brain injury.
james Paton with his teacher, larissa owsik. James Paton, an eighth grade student at St. Peter Academy of River Edge, recently earned a second place trophy at the 14th annual Scholastic Olympics sponsored by St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale. Paton earned his trophy in the science competition. More than 300 eighth graders representing 22 schools from New Jersey and New York participated in the Scholastic Olympics. In addition to science, students demonstrated their ability to think critically and tested their knowledge in English, math, religion, social studies, art and spelling. A superquiz tested students on all subjects. We are all very proud of the entire St. Peter Academy team for representing the school so well during the Scholastic Olympics, said Larissa Owsik, the eighth grade teacher who served as a chaperone for the event.
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As part of Stony Lane Schools month-long study of Martin Luther King, students learned about other notable people who also had visions to change the world for the better such as Confucius, Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Edison. The Paramus students then created clouds for their visions of a better world.
The Hackensack High School Bilingual Department hosted an informational session for parents on Jan. 10 to encourage families to become involved in their childrens learning, both at school and at home. Parents of English as a Second Language learners had been surveyed back in November about their involvement, and the results revealed that the barrier language was the No. 1 reason for the lack of participation.
In an effort to make parents feel more comfortable, the school district is offering free adult ESL classes at the high school. The classes will be taught by volunteers from the Northern New Jersey Jewish Federation and Ebenezer Community Development Center. Roughly 300 parents who attended the session registered for classes. For more information, contact Diana Bermudez, parent outreach coordinator, 201-364-1016.
On Jan. 27, seven members of the Paramus High School Band performed in the All-North Jersey Region I Band Concert. These students were selected by audition from more than 800 musicians from the North Jersey area to participate in these prestigious ensembles. Pictured: Matt Schmidt, student-teacher from Montclair State University; Bryan Ryu, sophomore, horn; Juliette Chu, sophomore, oboe; Adam Basner, junior, trumpet; Joe Bacich, junior, horn; Krishna Patel, sophomore, mallet percussion; Dahee Lee, freshman, oboe; and Ben Jen, senior, alto saxophone.
The middle school-level staff and students at visitation Academy of Paramus recently celebrated Catholic Schools Week. This years theme was Catholic Schools Raise the Standards.
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The Hackensack Fire Department welcomed new members on jan. 9. They were hired to replace the five members who recently retired: Capt. Franklin Bay, Lt. Steven Linder and Firefighters Frank Metzler, Frank Feoranzo and Timmy Jordan. Pictured: Seth brown, Michael Rainville, Tim burns, john Parisik and Dan Riley.
Hackensack firefighters from Engine 2 and Rescue 1 recently extinguished a car fire at McDonalds on essex Street.
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