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BY ELINA TARKAZIKIS Caps and tassels filled the sky as the 384 members of the Hackensack High School Class of 2012 celebrated their graduation during a ceremony on the football field on June 26. A majority of students will be continuing their education, some headed to prestigious schools such as New Jersey Institute of Technology, Pennsylvania State University, Rutgers University, Seton Hall University, Villanova University and The U.S. Military Academy at West Point. One student attained a full scholarship to Princeton University and another to Lehigh University. Principal James Montesano felt ambivalent about the day; sad to see his students go yet excited to see what their futures hold. The high school will lose many active members of our senior class. We had a very successful track team that was led by a sound group of seniors. Our senior drama production was one of our best in years. Additionally, many members of the class were tutors and mentors to our younger students. The junior class has large shoes to fill. Graduate Brandon Sherman was also feeling a sense of loss. Theres nothing like high school, he said. This is the last time you can be a kid. Youre going into adulthood.

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Rochelle Park Postpones 9-11 Memorial
BY PATTI MCNAMARA During the June 20 public meeting, the Rochelle Park Township Committee had a lengthy discussion on the proposed 9-11 memorial and decided to put it off indefinitely. Committeeman Frank Valenzuela reminded the public that the township had previously received a piece of steel from the World Trade Center. Plans were made for a monument incorporating the steel to be erected at Memorial School in memory of all those lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and the ready date was set at Sept. 11, 2012. With a 9-11 committee in place, the project was steadily moving forward until last years devastating floods set the township back financially. There are no longer enough funds to design and build the memorial. Although some designs have been submitted to the township, officials have not signed a contract. At this point, there is only $2,000 in the fund. Roy Riggitano, the townships chief financial officer, said there were three ways to make the plan a reality. Budget appropriations, bonding or trust fund, he said. With the trust fund, you would take in donations and only when the money is in the account can the CFO authorize. The other suggestion was to take one line item from the municipal budget and replace the money to make the budget whole again. Riggitano said that all departments have plenty of money in their budgets right now. Committeewoman Jayme Ouellette suggested postponing the memorials dedication, and Committeeman Joe Scarpa agreed. Take a step back, Scarpa urged. I understand the desire to get this done, but wait and do it the right way. Valenzuela, who has been the voice of the project from the start, was visibly upset.

Administrators Safe, Awards Presented

BY PATTI MCNAMARA Just days after overturning a controversial decision to fire three popular administrators, the Hackensack Board of Education took time during its June 19 meeting to honor some exemplary students and staff members with awards. First, CHIPRA Awards were presented to three students whose parents participated in the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act program. A high school student won a Macbook Pro; a middle school student was awarded an iPad; and an elementary student received an iPod. More than 30 students were recognized for their performance in the National Spanish Exam. Rosemary Flowers-Jackson, a high school teacher, was presented with the New Jersey Ethnic Minority Affairs and Leadership Image Award. Hackensack High School Assistant Principal Patricia Aquino-Lozano presented the award. Rosemary FlowersJackson continues to play a significant role in fostering a multi-cultural learning environment, she said. Finally, Hackensack Police Officer Kenny Martin,

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Committeeman Frank Valenzuela with Ed Kaniewski; Lennie Joseph with the Rochelle Park Township Committee; and Committeeman Joe Scarpa with Kay Gumer and her daughter. I am disappointed, and I know that many others will be disappointed also. Mayor Jay Kovalcik interjected and said that further follow-up would be necessary and then asked for public comment on the matter. Whats the rush? asked one resident. We didnt have a monument last year at the 10th anniversary. It was agreed that a resolution establishing a trust fund and organizing another 9-11 committee would be placed on the next meeting agenda. In other meeting business, William Flannelly was sworn in as the Rochelle Park Police Departments newest captain by Committeeman Bob Davidson. Flannelly was joined by his family including his brother, Police Chief Bob Flannelly. Township resident Ed Kaniewski was presented with a certificate for his 25-plus years of service to the Rochelle Park Planning Board. Valenzuela thanked Kaniewski and noted that so many of the townships records were lost in the flood that Kankiewskis exact length of service was uncertain. He credited Kaniewski for blending the planning and zoning boards in recent years when budget cuts necessitated the merger. I went to the planning board in 1985 to complain and wound up joining them in 1986 or 87, said Kaniewski. Scarpa presented a township certificate to longtime resident Kay Gumer, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Lennie Joseph, a member of Knights of Columbus No. 2842, presented the committee with a $1,300 donation. Joseph, a local musician, said a rock concert was held at the Knights hall and a portion of the proceeds were allocated to the Rochelle Park Office of Emergency Management. Gail Artola, a resident of Howard Avenue, approached the committee in hope of gaining the members support. Artola and her family were displaced from their home by the flooding associated with Hurricane Irene and remain in limbo, unable to return home. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been paying for the family to live in an apartment out of town since then. This has been 10 months of agony, she said. Artola said she had just that day received the state Department of Environmental Protections approval to have her house lifted. She pleaded with the committee to help her secure the necessary building permits quickly so that work may begin on her home.

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Rosemary Flowers-Jackson with Hackensack High School Assistant Principal Patricia Aquino-Lozano. who is retiring, was honored for his service as the districts school resource officer for more than 24 years. He has served under many principals, superintendents, board members and police chiefs. Martin looked surprised when Board President Veronica Bolcik-McKenna called him out. I tried my best to keep your kids safe and to make school a safe environment. I care. This is my school too, he said of the five generations of Martin family members who attended Hackensack High School. The board, which cited a lack of a quorum in reversing its decision to terminate Hackensack High School Principal James Montesano, Assistant Principal Celso King and Aquino-Lozano, then went into a closed session. During several public meetings in May, Trustees Carol Martinez, Kevon Larkins, Rhonda Bembry and Clarissa Gilliam-Gardner were slammed by the public for wanting to cast out the administrators. To save their jobs, Board Attorney Richard Salkin invoked the controversial Doctrine of Necessity, which allowed Trustee Mark Stein to vote to keep the administrators although he had previously cited a conflict of interest. Volume 9 Issue 11
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Town News
Hackensack Council Approves Historic Downtown Plan
BY SONALI BASAK In a pivotal moment for the City of Hackensack, a rehabilitation plan that will change the face of the citys downtown was finally adopted at the city council during a public meeting on July 27. Jerry Lombardo, chairman of the Upper Main Alliance, thanked the council for its passion, vision, and hard work. The plan revises the zoning and reallocates the distribution of 163 acres, 39 city blocks and 389 individual properties. The idea is to create active streets, outdoor eating areas, proper signage, and architectural and neighborhood design standards for flourishing downtown living. Tonights zoning changes are a beginning of a journey that will require courage and leadership from each of you, Lombardo said to the council. Though all of these aspects of downtown have been explored in respective committees across the city never have they been contained in a single document. Councilwoman Karen Sasso said the power of the rehabilitation plan will be transcending for the city. Sasso applauded city leaders and Main Street merchants for drafting the plan. Its not just that they have done their jobs, its the way they did them. It really does take guts. The plan brings opportunities for investment to the city, and city officials believe this will lead to economic, cultural, social and safety benefits for residents and business owners. After traveling in Italy and throughout Europe and enjoying the ability to eat and shop outside, Lombardo hopes to create similar neighborhood atmosphere in Hackensack. Were not reinventing the wheel. Were just moving the wheel to Hackensack, Lombardo said. The meeting was the last as mayor for Jorge Meneses, who will return to being a city councilman as Deputy Mayor Michael Melfi takes over for a year. It has been tumultuous times, but as long as were moving forward together. Well be okay, said Meneses. The rehabilitation plan was a testament to the teamwork put forth by members of the town.

County Police Merger Debated

BY PATTI MCNAMARA

actually spent arguing over the held at One Bergen County cost of the study, which was Plaza in Hackensack. Up first was Donovan, who On June 27, the Bergen funded by forfeiture funds, and any political motivation vehemently expressed her supCounty Freeholder Board held port for the Bergen County Poa special hearing to analyze behind it. Guidepost determined that lice Department. the pros and cons of merging They are the best at what the county police force and the eliminating the county police force would result in a savings they do, she said of the force sheriffs office. that has been existence since Dozens of members of both of $17.7 million annually. forces, as well as the Bergen Following the release of 1917. Guidepost had suggested County Prosecutors Office, Guideposts report, Bergen that the Bergen County Sherpacked the meeting in hopes County Executive Kathleen of saving their jobs. Donovan assembled a volun- iffs Department run the police Guidepost Solutions, a teer group headed by J. Fletch- department, which Donovan Manhattan-based consult- er Creamer. In its 35-page said was a bad decision. You cannot have a politiing firm, was commissioned report, the Creamer group cian running a police departby Bergen County Prosecu- determined that eliminating tor John Molinelli in 2010 to the county police would be ment, Donovan said of Shercreate a report analyzing the detrimental to the county and iff Michael Saudino. I am not supporting the necessity of the county police said the Guidepost report was merger of the Bergen County force. In May 2011, the agency outdated. The Creamer report produced a 196-page report at calls for an immediate hiring Sheriffs Department and the a cost of $623,000. Molinelli and promotion freeze in all Bergen County Police Departwas criticized for his approval three departments instead of ment because it is not in the of the contract, which he says disbanding the county police. best interest of the 905,000 he was asked to do by former In order to hear from both residents of Bergen County, county executive Dennis Mc- sides of the issue, Freeholder she said. Bergen 5/3/12 6:11 PM Nerney. Chairman John Elit Intr LKB-1654 Elit Intr 4.95X5.75:LKB-1654 Mitchell orga-4.95X5.75 County Police Chief Page 1 Much of the meeting was nized the hearing, which was Continued on Page 25

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Malin Chief for the Day
The Bergen County Sheriffs Office celebrated its annual Chief for a Day event on June 1. A total of 26 Bergen municipalities participated. In Hackensack, the honorary chief was Edward Malin, a 12-year-old sixth grader at the Hackensack Middle School. Edward, who suffers from leukemia, is the son of Sarah Colombani and Ted Malin. Edwards day started at 8:30 a.m. when he was driven to school dressed in a police uniform. He then traveled to police headquarters for pictures and a tour of the building. Next, Edward visited

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Ted Malin, Sarah Colombani Malin, Edward Malin and Hackensack Police Chief Tomas Padilla. the Bergen County Court House, which was followed with a luncheon for all the young honorary chiefs at the Landmark in East Rutherford. Finally, the Hackensack Police Department honored Edward with a plaque, certificate and a gift basket.

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Graduates of the Hackensack Citizens Police Academy. The latest class of recruits recently graduated from the Hackensack Citizens Police Academy. The Hackensack Police Department ran the nine-week program in conjunction with Bergen Community College. The program was designed to provide civilians with a taste of the training, education and experiences of the law enforcement community. Subjects included self-defense/personal safety, gang awareness, surviving an armed encounter, homeland security, Internet safety, juvenile laws, liability laws, driving while intoxicated and motor vehicle stops. The course also included trips to the Bergen County Medical Examiners Office in Paramus and the Bergen County jail annex.

Dinner Sparks Apartment Fire

At approximately 7:30 p.m. on June 15, the Hackensack Fire Department received a call via 9-1-1 reporting black smoke emanating from the second floor windows of an apartment at 39 First St. Upon arrival, Deputy Fire Chief Charlie Grieco transmitted a second alarm, which brought more manpower and a Teaneck Fire Department Fast Team to the scene. Hackensack Engine 2 stretched an attack line to the second floor apartment and began to extinguish the fire, which was in the kitchen area. Ladder 1 and Rescue 1 began to search the apartment and start ventilation. A second attack line was stretched by Engine 4, and the fire was knocked down quickly thanks to support from Bogota, South Hackensack and Englewood. Officials said the second floor unit suffered extensive damage, and the unit beneath had water damage. The American Red Cross relocated the adult and child who lived in the fire apartment and the four residents of the apartment beneath. No injuries were reported. The cause was determined to be cooking on the stove.

Maywood Borough Update

BY SONALI BASAK During the June 26 meeting of the Maywood Borough Council, Mayor Gregg Padovano recognized teachers Robert DeBruin and Michelle Recchione and wished them well on their retirement. No group of people have made more of an impact on the borough than our teachers, said Padovano. The amended 2012 municipal budget, which calls for an increase of $43 annually for the owners of an average home, was adopted at the meeting. Councilmen Jack Savage and Adrian Febre and the boroughs chief financial officer met with the Citizens Budget Committee to review line items and draft the final budget. Next year will be just as challenging if not more so, said Savage. It has been a great relief to this body to be able to pass this. There has been great citizen participation and activity relative to this budget. Councilman Erich Fleischmann presented an update on the Maywood Swim Pool, explaining that new diving boards have been installed as well as Americans with Disabilities Act-approved staircases, new first aid room and guardhouse. He noted that the pool receives significant traffic and houses the swim team, summer camp, swim lessons and water aerobics classes. Residents complained that a new ordinance disallowing unspayed and unneutered dogs to the dog park will cut the number of animals at the park in half. Borough officials said the ordinance was approved for the safety or residents. Another ordinance approved at this meeting established general rules for the park, placing dog owners responsible for park damages. Padovano announced that ongoing negotiations with Home Depot will help fund the developing Community Garden. He also reminded residents not jaywalk along Pleasant Avenue.

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Police Briefs
Nursing Worker Nabbed On June 15, the Maywood Police Department arrested Kye Giacalone, 31, of Lodi, for stealing in-trusted funds, theft by deception and four counts of credit card theft. Giacalone worked in the admissions office of the Maple Glenn Nursing Home in Fair Lawn where she befriended the victim, a resident of the home. Giacalone was granted the victims power of attorney, and, after a short period of time, began to misuse the victims funds. Giacalone opened credit cards under the victims name. On June 22, detectives slapped Giacalone with nine more charges. Further investigation revealed that Giacalone had embezzled more than $100,000 of the victims money. The new charges include four counts of forgery, four counts of impersonating another and one count of a second degree theft. Giacalone remains at the Bergen County jail unable to post $75,000 bail. Tail Light Becomes Red Flag At approximately midnight on June 23, Rochelle Park Police Officer Franklin Laboy spotted a Toyota Camry travelling on Rochelle Avenue with a broken tail light and stopped the vehicle. After a short on-scene investigation, Laboy arrested both the driver and passenger on drug-related charges. The driver, Daniel Margulies, of Teaneck, was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, possession with the intent to distribute and several motor vehicle violations. The juvenile passenger was released to the custody of his parents with complaints pending. Wanted Woman Busted At 5:40 a.m. on June 23, Rochelle Park Police Officer Ed Kukalski was called to the Shop Rite supermarket on a report of shoplifting. Upon his arrival, store security had a woman in custody for attempting to steal approximately $200 worth of merchandise. A computer check of the suspect revealed two outstanding warrants issued by Clifton. The suspect, Catherine Huber, of Oradell, was taken into custody and turned over to the Clifton Police Department. Shoplifting charges are pending. Tailgating Driver Arrested At 12:30 a.m. on June 24, Rochelle Park Police Officer Franklin Laboy noticed that a Toyota Camry was following his patrol too closely. As he allowed the vehicle to pass him, Laboy noticed that the driver was unable to stay in his own lane and crossed a double yellow line. Laboy stopped the motorist and realized he was driving while under the influence, reports said. Thomas Murgolo, of Lodi, was charged with possession of prescription drugs, being under the influence of prescription drugs, driving under the influence and motor vehicle violations. Suspected Thief Captured A South Hackensack man has been arrested by the Bergen County Prosecutors Office and charged with stealing peoples identities by paying accomplices to skim personal information, officials said. Members of the county White Collar Crimes Squad and South Hackensack Police Department executed a search warrant at the Calicooneck Road home of Thomas Mesa on June 22. Detectives learned that the suspect was manufacturing fraudulent credit cards by using credit card numbers of victims who had no knowledge their credit card information had been compromised. The investigation revealed that third parties had skimmed unsuspecting customers credit card information while making ordinary purchases. Mesa, also known as Thomas Mesa-Jimenez, 25, was charged with trafficking personal identity information of another, theft by deception and identity theft. Bail was set at $100,000 with no 10 percent option. Search Reveals Gun, Bullets Shortly before 6 a.m. on June 16, the Hackensack Police Department, assisted by the Bergen County Police Department SWAT Team, executed a search warrant at an apartment at 85 Anderson St. Recovered were a Phoenix Arms Raven .25-caliber handgun, a box of ammunition containing 36 rounds of .25-caliber bullets and marijuana. Daniel Clark, 36, of Vreeland Avenue, Hackensack, was charged with multiple counts of marijuana possession and distribution charges as well as weapon possession. Sherisse Ferrill, 33, of Anderson Street, Hackensack, was arrested and charged with similar counts as well as hindering apprehension, police said.

Young Immigrants Allowed to Stay

BY ADA LIL TORRES On June 15, the federal Department of Homeland Security announced that certain young immigrants who entered the United States before age 16 will no longer be removed from the country. Qualifying individuals will be granted deferred action and become eligible for a work permit. To be eligible, applicants must fill the following requirements: Be under the age of 31 on June 15, 2012 Arrive in the United States under the age of 16 Live continuously in the United States for at least five years before June 15, 2012 Attend school currently, graduated from high school, attained a GED certificate or are an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. armed forces or Coast Guard Those currently in removal proceedings may be offered Deferred Action by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Otherwise, one must wait until the government finalizes the application process. Requests for Deferred Action will be reviewed on a caseby-case basis and not every young immigrant will qualify. The government will inform the public how to apply within the next 60 days, or by Aug. 13, 2012. For more information, call the law offices of Ada Lil Torres, 77 Hudson St., Hackensack, 201-343-4300. Ada Lil Torres is an immigration attorney based in Hackensack.

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Dining Out
Linden Grocery Now Open Hackensack Regional Chamber Hosts Gala
Each year, the Hackensack Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts a gala to honor members of the community. On Sept. 23, guests are invited to enjoy a night of fine food and dancing and the presentation of the chambers Distinguished Citizen of the Year Awards. This years honorees are Charlotte Catrillo Sodora, administrator at CareOne at Wellington, and Dr. David Bikoff, a physician and police surgeon. Sodora studied social work at Seton Hall University and New York University and has spent the past 25 years serving the State of New Jersey at both long-term care facilities and rehabilitation centers. In the past, Sodora has been named Citizen of the Year and CareOnes Administrator of the Year and was awarded CareOnes Innovation Award for Employee Relations. Sodora is a devoted mother and fundraiser who is always looking for new ways to make a contribution. Bikoff completed his residency at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn and currently practices at Hackensack University Medical Center. The board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon has been recognized by the HealthGrades Honor Roll. He has been serving the community for more than 35 years. The gala will take place on Sept. 23 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Stony Hill Inn of Hackensack. For more information, tickets or advertising in the journal, contact Darlene Damstrom at 201-489-3700.

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Linden Grocery, a new convenience store located at 47 Linden St., in Hackensack, held a grand opening ceremony on June 1. Hackensack Mayor Jorge Meneses joined shop owner James Clark in officially unveiling the family-run business which features an ATM. Linden Grocery is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The store is closed on Sundays.

Finest, Bravest Youth Nights

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The Hackensack police and fire departments have teamed up to sponsor a new summer program, Finest and Bravest Youth Nights. The first event was held on Thursday, June 28 at the Hackensack Recreation Center, 116 Holt St., where more than 40 youngsters gathered to hear two prisoners discuss how they went wrong and the importance of living a drug- and crime-free life. The special nights will be held each Thursday in July and August with the last event scheduled for Aug. 30. That day will feature a presentation by a gang specialist. Participants must be 11 to 17 years old, reside in Hackensack or the sending school districts of Maywood, Rochelle Park or South Hackensack and pre-register. Students will enjoy educational lectures, recreational activities and games while interacting

with police officers and firefighters. Topics of discussion include drug awareness and prevention, gangs, fire safety including fire apparatus demonstrations, team building and decision making. There may also be one or two special movie nights. Meals will be provided thanks to donations from local restaurants and the

police and fire labor unions. Registration information and forms are available at any city fire house or at the Hackensack Police Department and police Community Resource Centers throughout the City. The form may also be downloaded at www.hackensack. org.

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Math Wizzes Solve Whodunit

Achirem, Oshepkova Named Champs

East Brook Talent Search

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Aneudy Nunez, Michelle Buttafuoco and Iliana Rodriguez. On May 17, students enrolled in Math for 21st Century Careers, an innovative course offered at Hackensack High School, assumed the roles of medical examiner, forensic scientist and crime scene investigator. The students collected evidence and analyzed samples of hair, fibers, fingerprints and blood from a mock crime scene created by Kathleen Schlogl and Lorelei Kaminsky, the instructors for the course. Math for 21st Century Careers is an elective designed to emphasize the application and relevance of math in daily life with a focus on careers and to answer the question When will I ever use this?

Pajamas and Poetry

Gideon Achirem and Valeria Oshepkova were recently crowned the 2012 winners of the Maywood Avenue School Mile of Champions.

Ridge Ranchers Outdoor Fun

On June 1, East Brook Middle School in Paramus hosted a talent show for students in grades 5 to 8. Organized by Diane Verhasselt, performances included solo and group singing acts, dancers, gymnasts, the teacher group Old Spice and instrumentals such as an original guitar solo. Corey Benson, the master of ceremonies, injected humorous improvisation to his monologue to further entertain the crowd. The show raised more than $350 to benefit the Seeing Eye Dog Foundation.

Teaneck Charter Witches

On June 22, Broadway stars Donna Vivino and Kate Fahrner, who play the Witches of Oz in the hit musical Wicked, performed for Teaneck Mayor Mohammed Hameeduddin and Deputy Mayor Adam Gussen and other elected officials to celebrate Teaneck Community Charter School winning the grand prize in NBCs Smash: Make a Musical contest. The prize gives the school the tools and training
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The work of childrens author Jack Prelutsky came alive during a poetry presentation at Midland School of Rochelle Park on Pajama Day, June 12. This marked the culmination of a reading strategy for fluency known as Readers Theatre. First and second grade students practiced reading poems several times in order to read with smoothness and expression, as well as to strengthen automaticity by expanding their sight word list.

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Eighth Graders Celebrate Formal

Students and teachers at Ridge Ranch School of Paramus enjoyed field day on June 12. The activities were led by Diane Schubert, physical education teacher.

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During the June 21 eighth grade graduation ceremony at South Hackensack Memorial School, organizations such as the Anthony LoPresti Memorial Scholarship Fund, Education Association of South Hackensack and the Gennaro Jim Anzevino Scholarship Fund presented township students graduating from Hackensack High School with scholarships. This years winners of the $1,000 Gennaro Jim Anzevino Scholarship Awards were William Regan, Valentina Zito, Dayanna Loor and Dominick Petrizzo. Pictured: Dayanna Loor, Dominick Petrizzo, William Regan, Austin Jennings, Justin LoVecchio and Valentina Zito.

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The South Hackensack Memorial School Class of 2012 recently attended a formal at the Graycliff in Moonachie.

Baseballs Boost Childrens Spirits Youngsters Visit CareOne

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The Greater Hackensack Chamber of Commerce recently donated baseballs to the Joseph M. Sanzari Childrens Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center. The baseballs will be distributed to children undergoing treatment by staff members. Pictured: Lisa OHare, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Joseph M. Sanzari Childrens Hospital, HackensackUMC; Joshua Matlin, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; Rebecca Elkin-Young, senior child life specialist; Ellen Goldring, section chief, Child Life/Creative Arts Therapy; Heidi Meizlik, child life specialist; Donald Perlman, chamber president; Darlene Damstrom, executive director; Anthony Ursillo, chamber director and Lauren Zisa, chamber director.

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Obama Healthcare Plan Upheld

Robert C. Garrett said his team has already taken significant steps to reform, improve and expand our current healthcare delivery system to ensure sustainable long-term, affordable care for the communities we serve. We have proactively positioned ourselves to enhance the streamlining of care better coordination of care

Students from Fairmount School in Hackensack recently returned for their monthly visit to CareOne at Wellington, a long-term care facility. On the same day, residents were also treated to a musical performance by the chorus and band from Sir Winston Churchill High School from Ontario, Canada.

Maywoodians Graduate Eighth Grade

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The U.S. Supreme Courts decision to uphold the constitutionality of President Barack Obamas Affordable Health Care Act is being applauded by local politicians and medical professionals. Rep. Steve Rothman, a Democrat representing the Ninth District, said he was delighted by the decision. This is an historic decision upholding an historic Photo Courtesy: CareOne at Wellington bill, he said. This is a great day for our nation and for the more than 30 million Americans who will now have acMaywood Avenue School cess to affordable health inheld its eighth grade grad- surance, and all those with uation ceremony on June pre-existing medical condi19. The graduates were tions, seniors who are strugcongratulated by their gling to afford their medicafamily members and school tion, students who wish to officials such as Maywood stay on their parents health Board of Education Presi- insurance, those who suffer dent Sam Conoscenti. Pic- catastrophic illness resulting in extraordinary health care tured: Eric Scardino. costs and were threatened Photo Courtesy: Toni Scardino with losing their health insurance, and all American citizens who will have access to more affordable health care. Rothman admitted that there was still much work 217 H ERGESELL A VE to be done in reforming our M AYWOOD , NJ health care system, includE NJ ing making refinements to B REA OY this law as it is implemented KFA L UN ST in full, but today we can celeCH brate that the constitutionality and legitimacy of this historic H OURS : 700 AM - 4: 0 0 PM law that strives to achieve affordable health care for all Americans has been upheld. Hackensack University Health Network President and Chief Executive Officer As part of National Nursing Week, residents, staff members and families of CareOne at Wellington, a long-term care facility in Hackensack, enjoyed the annual Spring Tricky Tray auction where they tried their luck at winning one the many prizes.

means increased transparency, more efficiency and better results. HackensackUMC is one of 27 hospitals in the nation selected to participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organization a new multifaceted program sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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Paramus Catholic High School held its Class of 2012 graduation ceremony at the IZOD Center in the Meadowlands on June 4. A group of 375 students from more than 75 towns in North Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. graduated, while an audience of roughly 4,000 parents, family members and friends cheered them on.
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Hackensack Middle School celebrated its annual Honors Day Ceremony on June 26 where roughly 280 eighth graders were bid farewell and good luck as they prepare for high school. The ceremony took place on the Hackensack High School football field on a blustery day that would remind one more of the first day of school rather than the last. The theme for the day was Diversity is the

one true thing we all have in common. The graduating eighth graders marched onto the field to the sounds of Pomp and Circumstance played by the Hackensack Middle School Band. The morning continued with speeches, singing and recitations by students and school officials. Awards were also presented by local organizations, honor societies and individuals.

Bergen Catholic Graduates 166

Bergen Catholic High Schools 54th commencement exercises took place on June 3 at Felician College in Lodi. The Class of 2012 was comprised of 166 students from 64 towns in seven counties, bringing B.C.s all-time total of graduates to almost 11,400 students. The following local students were among the graduates: Cameron Charles Eyer, Robert Lynch and Rafael Rivera, of Hackensack: Gregory James Bargiel, Jake Anthony Bruno, Dominick Matthew Longo and William Barclay Lowe IV, of Maywood; Hacik Arslanoglu, Kevin Joseph Beam, Andrew Boitel, Matthew John Dunn, Sung

10 Awarded Teterboro Scholarships

Ten college-bound seniors from eight Bergen County high schools and one from Hudson County were each awarded $1,500 or $750 scholarships by the Teterboro Airport Community Benefit Fund Committee during an awards ceremony and luncheon on June 6. The fund, which was formed in 1986 and is sustained by corporate and individual sponsors, has granted scholarships totaling $164,750.00 to 171 students during the past 25 years. Speakers included Renee Spann, manager, Teterboro Airport and Teterboro Airport Community Benefit Fund co-chairwoman, and John Panarello, manager, Teterboro Airport services. The winners included Cristina Conte, Bogota High School; William Regan, Hackensack High School; Sivatej Mudigonda, Hasbrouck Heights High School; Joseph Bocage, Becton Regional High School; Israel Curbelo, Ridgefield Park High School; Kyle Davis and Matthew Toole, Rutherford High School; Indiana Suriel, Teaneck High School; Mark Frattarelli, WoodRidge High School; and Jigar Shah of Secaucus High School.

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Dario, Yacker, Suarez & Albert Attorneys at Law is a general practice firm that is new to the Hackensack area but has been established in North Jersey for more than 20 years. As a child, founder Ron Dario dreamed of becoming an FBI agent but he later realized law was his calling. He was an opinionated young boy, especially in sports where he would argue on behalf of himself and his teammates until justice prevailed. My coaches would always tell me, Youre going to be a lawyer someday, Dario said. Dario graduated from Rutgers University and Brooklyn Law School and was admitted into the New Jersey and New York bar associations. In 1999, Dario founded Dario, Yacker, Suarez & Albert Attorneys at Law. Today, the firm is home to 20 employees including associate attorneys, paralegals and clerical staff. Dario and his team handle personal injury, bankruptcy, matrimonial, criminal and real estate cases across the tri-state area. Although it is a general practice firm, each attorney specializes in a certain area as well. Dario himself specializes in litigation; Yacker in real estate; Suarez in land use; Albert in matrimonial; Brian Eyerman in municipal; and Tiffany Burress in entertainment. The firm recently relocated to Hackensack from Fort Lee and also has offices in Clifton and Union City. Dario and his partners put in $100,000 in renovations to update the Hackensack office. I am very pleased with the neighborhood. My employees and I were pleasantly surprised at how far Hackensack has come over the past decade, Dario said. We hope to build roots in this town. Were very excited about our new and beautiful Hackensack office and are eager to

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Ron Dario serve this wonderful community. We provide the same service to all our clients, regardless of who they are or the size of their case. Any client of ours will receive the best legal service possible, which when combined with the experience and compassion of our team, is unbeatable, said Suarez. Dario, Yacker, Suarez & Albert Attorneys at Law is located at 345 Union St., Hackensack. For more information, call 201-968-5800 or visit darioandyacker.com.

BY PATTI MCNAMARA As they traveled along Passaic Street in Rochelle Park on June 16, passers-by may have thought the black smoke billowing up into the sky meant American Legion Post 170 was ablaze. But it wasnt a tragedy at all. The Legionnaires were ceremoniously retiring old, unserviceable American flags by burning them. The Americanism Day ceremony, scheduled just days after Flag Day, was attended by several hundred veterans, their families and township residents, who gathered under the post house pavilion to chat and watch the spectacle. They came in traditional military hats, as well as flag-themed shirts and pins. One guest even had an American flag emblazoned on his motorcycle. Following remarks by Post 170 Commander Bob Salvini and a prayer by the Legions chaplain, volunteers from the Rochelle Park Fire Department ignited the flame on the first batch of retired American flags. As the flames shot upward toward the bright blue sky, the men continued to add flags of all different sizes to the burning pile.

The following Midland School students won the Post 170 Coloring Contest: Mia Molina, Krish Kaswala, Brandon Pomarico, Jack Borchard, Nina Gardella, Amanda Turk, Christina Jong, Richa Patel, Michael Gillen, Helen Reczkowski, Evan Devane, Gehan Zabady, Jesse Sims, Thomas Hickey, Annie Li, AnJolae Seabrooks, Tiffany Bautista and Maria Kirolos. The following Visitation Academy students also won the coloring contest: Sophia Bradley, Jaiden Arrabito, Lorraine Bambalan, Orlando Fray, Meredith Cruz, Natalia Gonzalez, Tanya Yilanjian, Gabrielle Bambalan, Jack McDermott, Francesca Mignano, Danielle Navia, Patricia Kalaidjian, Mayond Garcia, Daniel Mai, Eddy Kwon, Kielzee Jimenez, Camilla Palumbo and Lucia Yang. The winners of the Auxiliary Unit 170 Americanism Essay Contest were Michelle Chi, Maria Summerville, Chloe Gonzales, Owen LaPira, Gerra Gamble, Michael Palamara, Samantha Ann, Migdalie Berrio and Megan Hickey. The Post 170 Safety Essay Contest was won by Lauren Abrams, Yuna Chung, Karim Jassim, Jayanth Ambat, Eliza-

beth Schmunk and Maria Summerville, all of Midland School; and Julianna Longo, Gabriela Cardenas and Cesar Alarcon, all of Visitation Academy. As in years past, American Legion Post 170 presented scholarships to outstanding township seniors. The 2012 Robert Daley Memorial Scholarship winners were Katrina Bliss, Michael Killian, Ashley Morgan, Tyler Schettler, Brendan Summerville and Sean Summerville. Continuous Membership Milestone Awards were presented to Legionnaires whose service has ranged from five years to nearly seven decades. Most notably, Dominick Barbera, Joseph Barbera and Phil Sikora were honored for their 66 years of service, and Francis Boss and Harold Griffin were thanked for their 68 years. Lastly, American Legion Jersey Boys and Girls State Convention delegates were announced. Sean Carney, Kenneth Ehrenberg, Thomas Nowakoski, Michael Wen, Andrew Yim, Francesca Crespo, Nancy Mannebach, Megan ODonnell and Rebecca Shean were selected to represent Post 170.

Junior League Celebrates 80th

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The Junior League of Bergen County celebrated its 80th anniversary on June 27 with 50/50 raffle to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Lodi and Hackensack. With the proceeds, the group donated two televisions, two game systems and $500 to create a game room at the clubs Hackensack location. Pictured: Alexis Lerner, Shannon Oscher, Laura Oscher, Sonia Verdade, Steve Savage, Shane Sudol, Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Mike Nardino, Karen Lerner and Davis Oscher.

Hackensack Kids Excel in Espaol

World language students from the Hackensack middle and high schools recently attained national and state recognition for excellence on the 2012 National Spanish Examinations. At the national level, the students earned a total of 14 gold, 55 silver and 44 bronze medals along with 150 honorable mentions. At the state level, 28 students earned awards in the top seven levels. The National Spanish Examinations are administered each year in grades 6 through 12 and are sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. This is the second year that students from Hackensack public schools have taken these exams and have scored with high achievement.

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Hackensack may be home to one of the finest medical institutions in the Northeast, but some may not know that Upper Main Street hosts more than 40 healthrelated businesses that focus on everything from back pain to hearing loss. There are several home health aide and home registered nurse agencies located on Upper Main that can help family members find the right person to care for an aging or sick relative. A1 Health Care Services (291-A Main St.), Freedom Elder Care (161 Main St.), VIP Care (286 Main St.) and Care Finders (191 Main St.) all offer skilled certified home health aides that speak various languages and are trained in a many specialties. If you have been experiencing back pain or need to heal a sports injury, Upper Main offers a variety of services. Advanced Health Care (335A Main St.), Chiropractic Health Centers (373 Main St.) Hackensack Physical Therapy (343A Main St.), and Santoro Chiropractic Health Center (431 Main St.) all offer chiropractic services and as well as physical therapy, acupuncture and pain management services. Those with fading hearing also have many options: Beltone (183 Main St.), Haskell Hearing Aid Center (255 Main St.) and Miracle Ear (301 Main St.). The Sears Hearing Aid Center (436 Main St.) offers hearing testing, hearing aids and carries many of the latest accessories and technology. Looking for some rest and relaxation? Book a Swedish massage, Baltic Mud Treatment or Zen Relaxation Facial at the Academy of Massage (321 Main St.). This is a student clinic that offers treatments starting as low as $35. For a full list of health and wellness services visit www.uppermain. org or use the QR code.

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Laura Kirsch, Eric and Lina Anderson; and Jerome Lombardo, Carl Ricca and Jerry Some. BY MICHAEL COHEN The revitalization of Hackensacks Main Street has been on the minds of residents and local business owners for more many years. Now the dream is a bit closer to reality as the Hackensack City Council voted on June 27 to green-light a massive rehabilitation plan. It was this hope for a brighter future that drew hundreds to the third annual Upper Main Alliance Business Expo, which was held at Bergen Community Colleges Ciarco Learning Center on June 14. My heart is racing with excitement in anticipation, and I cannot wait for the revitalization to be approved by the Hackensack council, Jerry Lombardo, chairman, Upper Main Alliance, announced to the large crowd of merchants. The expo, which serves as a unique opportunity for local businesses to come together to share ideas and products, was a chance to celebrate the beginning of a brand new Hackensack. Revitalization is always a good thing; its for the best, said Anthony Romeo of Maggianos Little Italy at the Shops at Riverside. Some of the buildings on Main Street, the architecture is beautiful and should be preserved. Fred Benimovich, owner of the year-old Kebab House, located at 137 Main St., was also looking forward to the change. He described his restaurant as the hidden jewel of Bergen County that he hopes will be further discovered once the rehabilitation project gets underway. We know it will be a two-way street, so we are looking forward to the traffic that will come by, said Benimovich of the proposal to change Main from a oneway to a two-way thoroughfare. Preserving the history and tradition of Main Street will be a big part of the redevelopment process. While some buildings need to be razed or completely renovated, if there is historical value, touch-ups and renovation will be emphasized. There is a cultural significance in Hackensack history, said Al Dib, executive director, Upper Main Alliance. We have to preserve a sense of place in Hackensack. It behooves us that while construction occurs, history has a place in the downtown. Deputy Mayor Michael Melfi described the rehabilitation plan as a great opportunity from a business perspective, said Melfi. It will make it easier for businesses and owners to expand. The goal of redevelopment is to promote a mixed use of properties for both residential and local business that will result in increased business, property value and tax ratables. The plan includes transforming first floor space into restaurants, shared parking for businesses and apartments, outdoor seating and transforming Main Street to a two-way street. We are the county seat, said Lombardo. We have the history; we have the right people; we have cultural diversity to make it happen.

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Sherman hopes to study architecture and construction management when he begins Utica College in the fall. At the ceremony, Salutatorian Rosa Ciummo was among the few seniors chosen to address the crowd. Ciummo said it was acceptable to make mistakes as long as one learns from them along the way. She pushed her fellow graduates to take something from every future experience and asked parents to keep a looser grip on their children because they need space to grow. Honestly, Im going to miss the classes, said senior Henri Heard, who plans to go into dentistry. Not gonna lie. the classes really did help you learn to meet new people and interact with others. After the Hackensack High School Chorus sang You are the Light, Valedictorian Timothy Hoffman stood at the platform and compared the Hackensack Comets to real comets. Tonight is the next step

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Recent high school grads. Top achievers like NJ STARS students. Adults seeking new certications. International students from around the world. Veterans returning home. Former college students looking for a fresh start.

Gerardo Avila, Kleber Rodriguez, Palbo Avila, Anthony Peguero and Felix Veloz in our lives as Comets, he began. Since ancient times, comets have been harbingers of change. Some have celebrated their appearance, some feared it. But one thing for certain is that comets created universal spectacles for all to behold. Hackensack Board of Education Trustee Veronica Bolcik-McKenna then enlightened students about their roots. Roots are parents, grandparents, older siblings and friends, she explained, adding that these roots have helped the graduates get where they are today. After the ceremony, many students took part in Project Graduation in which the seniors embarked on a boat cruise at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, then bowling. The Class of 2012 was a class to remember, said Montesano. I am extremely confident that the Class of 2012 will be successful in their endeavors after high school. They will be missed.

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Maywood Seniors Celebrate 50 Years

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BY SAMANTHA INZALACO My Home Adult Day Care Center in Maywood was designed to help family members manage the daily task of caring for a loved one. Located at 217 Hergesell Ave., the center was founded four years ago by Pradip Kabaria. Maintaining their health is the main goal because our residents come to us with pre-existing conditions. It is our job to make sure these conditions do not worsen and that our residents are comfortable during their time with us, said Geraldine Balasa, director of nursing. Residents typically spend five hours each day at the care center, which offers an array of medical services including physical therapy, transportation to doctors appointments, everyday check-ups for blood pressure, sugar levels and heart

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Johnson Library Programs

Johnson Public Library in Hackensack is sponsoring a summer of free programs and special events. The summer reading program, Dream Big - Read! is designed to keep children in preschool through sixth grade in a reading mode while school is out. The club runs through Aug. 25, with a wrap-up party on Aug. 28. Young chefs are invited to enroll in the Magical Mystery Kitchen. Sign up for the many arts and crafts programs where kids can create a magical

The Senior Citizens Club of Maywood celebrated its 50th anniversary with a party on June 20 at the Maywood Inn.

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moon and star mobile or bead a menagerie of key chains. On July 18, enjoy Bats, Bats, and Bats! For those entering seventh grade and above, there is Project Runway Zombies, Hunger Games Scavenger Hunt, and a teen party. Talk It Up, a teen book club, will meet every Tuesday starting on July 10 from 4 to 5 p.m. E-mail justin. escobar@bccls.org.Visit http:// hackensack.bccls.org or call 201-343-4169.

At Home Adult Day Care residents enjoy the companionship and activities offered to them. rate and transportation to and from the home. There is even a podiatrist on site. At Home staffs roughly 25 employees including registered nurses, nurses aides and social workers. The staff ensures that the residents are eating properly and taking care of themselves. We give families a rest, and, most importantly, peace of mind. They can relax and know their loved ones are well taken care of, said Dorene Veliky, the centers administrator. The center is a place for all ages, with residents ranging from 28 to nearly 100 years old. It is a tool for socialization and offers activities such as bingo, yoga, shopping trips and birthday parties. Resident Eleanor Akers said she enjoys the centers friendly and comforting atmosphere. My favorite part of being here is using the computer. It helps with my concentration and reduces my headaches, Akers said. My Home Adult Day Care Center is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 201-2918811.

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BY BARBARA J. GOODING Today, when most of us do our grocery shopping, an essential part of the task is to read the nutritional content of the product about to be purchased. We check the serving size, how many calories, sodium, etc., compare it with a similar product, then make the decision whether to purchase it. Its evident that grocery stores spend a lot of money to market their products by positioning them in such a way on the shelves to entice us into selecting one brand over another and boost sales. No matter what man-made marketing science has been put in place to enable that to happen, what has not changed over several decades is the lure, especially known to TV-watching children, that something really special may be waiting to be found inside that purchased box of food. Either by emptying its contents onto a plate, into a bowl or by mailing off proofs of purchase, they know the result is getting a prize. A long-time favorite, Cracker Jack popcorn, immediately comes to mind when one thinks of a prize in every box. This gimmick dates back to 1912 with the jingle, Candy-coated popcorn, peanuts and a prize. Thats what you get with Cracker Jack! If we reach back to the 1930s, even more such hidden treasures were available with the purchase of cereals, soups, candy, pasta, cake mixes, dish washing soap and even margarine. W.K. Kellogg was the first to introduce prizes in boxes of cereals. Kellogg favorites were small diving submarines and frogmen who plunged beneath the surface of a small basin of water. It was powered by the gas released by the addition of baking soda to their tiny plastic bodies. Later on, Kellogg offered the opportunity for you to build your own Space Cadet Squadron featuring Tom Corbett and his friends from different cut-out sets from the backs of Kellogg Corn Flakes. For many room portraits of Howdy Doody and his buddies Carabell, Princess Summerfall Winterspring, Mr. Bluster, Flub-A-Dub and others. Franco American Cheese Macaroni let you send away for All American Penants by mailing in a number of canned labels. A box of Quaker Puffed Rice from the mid to late 50s had a fabulous side panel box offer of facsimile signatures on a Rawlings baseball with the likes of Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees, Duke Snider of the Detroit Tigers and even Johnny Podres of the Brooklyn Dodgers. In the 50s, Westerns were big in the movies and on television. What surely was a great marketing pitch was made by 20 Mule Team Borax that offered a mail order miniature wagon train consisting of 20 mules doing the pulling. In 1958, Kellogg Sugar Pops offered a send-away premium for a Wild Bill Hickok plastic six-shooter. Nabisco offered a Rin Tin Tin Televiewer with 24 adventure slides and three dimensions for 50 cents and a Shredded Wheat box top. For any generation, those iconic premiums, along with the anticipation of perhaps opening that box of cereal or just waiting to receive that box top mail order, is something no child or adult will ever forget. For all of us that are kids at heart, lets look for those specials in the box next time we shop. Just for fun, forget the nutritional content. Go for the prize inside the box. Barbara J. Gooding is a creative and historical writer who resides in Hackensack. She is co-author of Hackensack, A Pictorial Historical History and Images of America-Hackensack. She may be contacted via The County Seat newspaper or bjgooding@gmail.com. If you were raised in the local area, wed like to hear about your memorable experiences. Write to The County Seat, 77 Hudson St., Hackensack, NJ 07601 or e-mail info@cntyseat.com. James D. Kozak contributed to this article.

Born to Dance
BY MICHAEL CATENA In 2002, Hackensack resident Marisa Catena was attending Rutgers University as a dance major. Since then, she has attained a Bachelors degree in dance and sociology and a Masters in dance education at New York University School of Performing Arts. During her time at NYU, Catena taught dance to underprivileged children in Uganda and at a Swiss arts school for the more affluent. Both were really rewarding experiences for her. Even though these kids were poor and had very little, they always were on time for dance class and came wearing a smile on their faces, Catena said of her experience in Uganda. Catena is currently a dance education teacher for the New York City public school system in Brooklyn where she teaches children in kindergarten through grade 6. Catena has danced with New York-based troupes such as Dance to Excess and Sybarite. She has performed along the East Coast as well as in California. She has also performed at the famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem. Michael Catena is a retired Hackensack teacher and Marisa Catenas father.

P.C. Stages Sweet Charity

Students at Paramus Catholic High School took center stage during their spring performance of the hit Broadway musical Sweet Charity. Performances were held in May. More than 90 students, including members of the cast, crew and pit band, were involved in the musical. The production starred junior Gabrielle Sarrubbo as Charity Hope Valentine, sophomore ToniAnn DAmbrosio (Maywood resident) as Nickie, junior Tarajee Karriem as Helene, junior Kenny Barilari as Oscar Lindquist, senior Zachary Papianni as Vittorio Vidal, senior Amalia Aquino as Ursula March, and senior Josias Fraser as Herman. Sweet Charity, follows the life of Charity Hope Valentine. Charity works at a dance club where she has seen only the dark side of life through bad relationships. One day she meets Oscar and believes her luck has changed. When things turn sour, Charity stays sweet and hopeful that someday her ideals will materialize. James Loranger, an English and drama teacher at Paramus Catholic, served as director of the production.
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years, the backs of Shredded Wheat had farmhouse cut-out sets with barnyard animals. In 1948, Cheerios rendered a back-paneled Lone Ranger Frontier Town cut-out. Wheaties offered card sets of baseball, football, basketball and even golf heroes featuring the likes of Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Otto Graham and Ben Hogan. Buitonis macaroni products offered little plastic spacemen inside their boxes. Topps Chewing Gum inserted trading cards into bubble gum packs. Favorites during the 1960s were Nabiscos Rice Honeys and Wheat Honeys featuring the Beatles Yellow Submarine temporary rub-ons. Some prizes had to be mailed away and may have called for one or more proofs of purchase, box tops or can label. When I think back, it seemed that every offer had to be mailed back to Battle Creek, Mich. Bazooka Bubble Gum provided a Bazooka Joe comic and a premium mail order prize by mailing in multiple comics. Peter Pan Peanut Butter offered a Sky King Navajo Treasure Ring with its own magnifying lens. Campbell Soup offered the Campbell Kid Doll for $1 and a soup label. As a matter of trivia, I ordered one of them myself. Actually my parents had the dollar, the stamp and bought the can of soup that had the label and I got the Kid Doll. Blue Bonnet Margarine offered a mail-away request for what it described as play-

Celebrating Juneteenth
Red velvet cupcakes, fried chicken, potato salad and jazz music were all of the recent Juneteenth celebration by fifth graders in Christine Romanos class at Hackensack Middle School. The holiday began in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers announced the end of African-American slavery in Texas. That was 2 years after President Abe Lincoln declared the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing the slaves on Jan, 1, 1863. Preparation for the fifth graders began in early March with a unit of study on slavery. Students created slave narratives on graphic art software. Displays of student work, poetry presentations and theatrical vignettes were also enjoyed by guests.

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Vice Principals Chris Moran and Robert Greenwood and Principal Dave Petrella celebrated with Christine Romanos fifth grade class. Daniella Carrion said she learned a lot about slavery and called the celebration a success. Ive learned the hard part of our history in America; how we overcame the dark days and can now live together in peace. Romano agreed. It was nice to see so many people from the community come out. School Board members, administrators, parents, friends and family came and thats what Juneteenth is really about.

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A Taste of the Real World

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Professionals ranging from firefighters to store managers spoke to students about their daily tasks. Hackensack High School recently hosted its annual Youth in Government, Business and Education Program. The event was designed to provide Hackensack High School seniors the opportunity to shadow adults working in government, business or education. In total, 75 Hackensack seniors spent a day shadowing more than 30 professional volunteers including Hackensack Mayor Jorge Meneses and Deputy Mayor Michael Melfi, City Manager Steve Lo Iacono, Fire Chief Thomas Freeman, Hackensack Board of Education trustees, various school administrators and managers at the Target store. Senior Daniella described the experience as a great way to learn about what to expect in the future. Sometimes you think you know what a career is all about, but you never truly know until you step in those shoes, said Daniella. This was as close as someone can get to doing the actual job, and I learned so much that you cant through textbooks. It was an experience I will carry through into college and beyond.

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BY LINDA FLYNN On May 18, a group of 22 fifth grade students from the 5ive/6ix wing of the Hackensack Middle School learned how to fish in the Hackensack River thanks to volunteers from Hackensack Riverkeeper. For most of the students, this was a first-time experience which elicited much laughter and squeals when baiting the hooks with worms and pieces of squid. This was their second meeting with the Hackensack Riverkeeper project manager, Jodie Jamieson, who coordinates classroom visits and expeditions for the Urban Watershed Education Program. The goal of the program is to educate young Hackensack residents of the significant role of the Hackensack River as part of the local watershed system. During the first classroom visit, students learned about the geographical location of the Hackensack River and its history as a food source, its role in industrial development and recreation. Students learned about energy costs and overconsumption, water quality evaluations and the effects of polluted waterways on wildlife and local communities. A few days later, all 45 students went to Laurel Hill in Secaucus to take a pontoon tour of the Meadowlands. Back on land, scientific experiments were conducted to test the water quality of the Hackensack River including the recording of levels of phosphates, turbidity and Ph.

The outdoor fishing trip took place on the Hackensack River Walkway behind Pep Boys. After walking from the school to the fishing site, the junior anglers learned about the catch and release procedure, how the aquatic wildlife adapts to the brackish conditions of the water, spawning behaviors and the river food chain. Later, each student was handed a fishing pole, offered lessons on how to bait the hooks and cast the lines and the rules for safety procedures

including the use of safety goggles. After lunch, the group viewed a fish dissection where the organs and skeleton of a vertebrate fish were revealed. Students also collected trash and bottles along the walkway. On the walk back to school, the children affixed metal seals to several storm drains along the roads. The message read, No dumping Drains to River! Linda Flynn is a fth grade science teacher at the Hackensack Middle School.

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AT THE LIBRARIES JOHNSON LIBRARY LIBRARY CLOSED July 4. GALLERY AND CASES: ICAL IV Latin American art exhibition. E-READERS COMING TO THE LIBRARY July 9, adult residents with a library card and are in good standing with the library will be eligible to borrow a Kindle with up to five books. Visit the library for more information. FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES at 2 p.m. Call the library for film information. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP July 21at 10 a.m. at Javas Brewin. The book will be Mornings at Jenin by Susan Abulhawa. Call 201-3434781. TEDDY BEAR PICNIC July 12 at 12:15 p.m. TEDDY BEAR OVERNIGHT July 12 after the picnic. BATS, BATS, BATS July 18 at 2:30 p.m. FIREFLY HUNT AND STORY HOUR July 23 at 7:45 p.m. SUPREME STARGAZERS Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 2 p.m. JUNIOR DREAMERS Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m. ARTS AND CRAFTS Mondays at 2 and 3 p.m. and Tuesdays at 2 p.m. BEADY BUDDIES Fridays at 10 a.m. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES July 11, 25 at 2:30 p.m. DREAM BIG READ Summer reading program through Aug. 28. Pick up your 2012 summer reading brochure for preschool through 6th grade. Programs include prizes, certificates, books, treasure chest goodies. Story hours, toddler programs, reading clubs, and more. Register now. TEEN TUESDAYS AT JPL Open to students in grades 7 12 only. Come in and sign up. Volunteer to become a book buddy. Join Talk it Up for grades 7-12 Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. Week 1: The Maze Runner by James Dashner. Week 2: Happyface by Stephen Emond. Week 3: Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Week 4: Tears of a Tiger by Sharon Draper. Amazing Summer Events such as Project Runway Zombies, July 10, 2:30 4 p.m.; Media Club, July 13, 2 4 p.m.; Minute to Win it Game Show, July 17, 2:30 4 p.m.; Game Day: Kinect Adventures, July 20, 2:30 4 p.m.; Hunger Games Scavenger Hunt, July 24, 2:30 4 p.m. Live Action Angry Birds, July 27, 2:30 4 p.m.; Bowling Trip, July 31, 2:30 4 p.m. (permission slips required); Murder Mystery, Aug. 3, 2:30 4 p.m.; Trivia Day: Scene It, Aug. 7, 2:30 4 p.m. Cooking Class, Aug. 10, 2:30 4 p.m.; Game Day: Dance Central, Aug. 14, 2:30 4 p.m.; Arts and Crafts: Dream Pillows and Monster Bookmarks, Aug. 17, 2:30 4 p.m.; Summer Reading teen party, Aug. 21, 2 4 p.m. Pick up your Young Adult Summer Reading Brochure. 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 201-343-4169 ext. 34 or e-mail michelle.acosta@bccls.org. FREEGAL, FREADING AND VIDEO GAMES offers free music, free new e-books and video games available from the Hackensack. bccls.org Web site. Contact Catherine Folk-Pushee for complete information. 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 201-343-4169 ext. 14 or visit Hackensack.bccls.org. MAYWOOD LIBRARY EXHIBITS: Daniella Hernandez, 8th grader, with photography of domestic animals, nature, sports and water. Maywood Avenue School art exhibit with artwork of 30 students. Victorian fans displayed by Norma Boorstein. Flower pressing created by Maywood Girl Scouts Troop 825. GIFT A BOOK FUNDRAISER dedicate and donate a childrens/ young adult book or books for $5 apiece. 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. INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT July 2 at 7 p.m. Glen Rock Pops Orchestra held in the parking lot. Bring lawn chair. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Hackbarth Auditorium. MUSIC OF THE 60s AND 70s July 10 at 6:15 p.m. Rock n Roll with Fiber Jersey-guys band The Kootz. All ages are encouraged to attend. MEET THE AUTHOR with Vicki Sola on July 11 at 5:30 p.m. She will present her sci-fi and fantasy novel The Getaway That Got Away. First four attendees will receive a signed copy of the novel. Raffle for a signed framed copy of her original drawing of the characters. Refreshments will be served. CGA MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY July 9 at 3 p.m. Monsters Inc. rated G. July 16 at 3 p.m. Bolt rated PG. Free popcorn will be served. iPADS available for checkout to Maywood residents with valid library card. YOGA SATURDAYS free onehour beginner classes for ages 16 and older on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. on July 7, 14. Registration required. ADULT BOOK CLUB second Friday of the month at 11 a.m. Book title, schedule and registration available at the front desk. Book club is led by Louise Feulner. CIRCLE TIME on Tuesdays from 2 2:45 p.m. Free program for Maywood residents. All ages welcome. OUTDOOR CIRCLE TIME Thursdays from 10:30 11:15 a.m. Bring lawn chair and blanket. Lemonade will be served. SUMMER READING PROGRAM registration at the front desk. Listeners ages newborn to 6; Page Turners ages 7 13 or Book Brunch ages 14 18. Reading, weekly programs and activities plus chances to win fabulous prizes. Through Aug. 31. CRAFTY HANDS July 3 at 11 a.m. for little ones ages newborn to 6. Handprint patriotic craft. Songs and craft. MAYWOOD LOCAL HISTORY ROOM By appointment only; for group tours call Carol Dass at 201845-8830 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. FILM SCREENING July 9 of the film The Artist 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. STORYTIMES: for Paramus residents at Main Branch: Baby Lapsit for 0 12 months with caregiver, Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Little Bookworms for walkers-18 months with caregiver Thursdays at 10:45 a.m. Teeny Time for ages 12 24 months with caregiver, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:45 a.m. Tell Me a Story for ages 2 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. 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 July 7 TEANECK Celebrating Louis Satchmo Armstrong with jazz concert by Chuck McPherson at the Puffin Cultural Forum, 20 Puffin Way, at 8 p.m.$10. Visit puffinculturalforum. org or call 201-836-3499. July 10 HACKENSACK The Hit Men performing at the Bergen Court House Green, part of the City of Hackensack Summer Free Concert series at 7:30 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets. Visit Hackensack.org. July 10 PARAMUS Kenny Vance and the Planotones as part of Berkeley College Terrific Tuesdays Summer Concert Series presented by the Paramus Cultural Arts Council at the Paramus band shell, behind the main Library at 7:30 p.m. Call 201-599-2787. July 11 PARAMUS Beatles and Bubble Gum as part of Paramus Library Summer Concert Series for children and their families presented by Columbia Bank at the Paramus band shell, behind the main Library at 7 p.m. Call 201599-2787. July 11 PARAMUS School of Rock as part of Paramus Library Summer Concert Series for children and their families presented by Columbia Bank at the Paramus band shell, behind the main library at 7 p.m. Call 201-599-2787. July 13 ENGLEWOOD Wilson Phillips at the BergenPAC Center, 38 N. Van Brunt St. Call 201-227-1030 or bergenpac.org. July 14 TEANECK Indy Dean Brings NYC Indie Garage-Pop to the Puffin at the Puffin Cultural Forum 8 p.m. $10. Advance reservations. Call 201-8363499 or visit puffinculturalforum. org. July 17 HACKENSACK The Happenings featuring Bob Miranda performing at the Bergen Court House Green, part of Hackensack Summer Free Concert series at 7:30 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets. Visit Hackensack.org. July 17 PARAMUS The Infernos as part of Berkeley College Terrific Tuesdays Summer Concert Series presented by the Paramus Cultural Arts Council at the Paramus band shell, behind the main Library at 7:30 p.m. Call 201599-2787. July 18, 25 HACKENSACK Comedy of Errors presented by the Hudson Shakespeare Company and the City of Hackensack at Staib Park, 459 Davis Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket. Call 973-449-7443 or visit hudsonshakespeare.homestead.com. July 20, 27 HACKENSACK Othello presented by the Hudson Shakespeare Company and the City of Hackensack at Staib Park, 459 Davis Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket. Call 973-4497443 or visit hudsonshakespeare. homestead.com. July 24 HACKENSACK Ray Sepulveda & His Orchestra performing on the Bergen Court House Green, part of the Hackensack Summer Free Concert series at 7:30 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets. Visit Hackensack.org. July 24 PARAMUS Jersey Sounds as part of Berkeley College Terrific Tuesdays Summer Concert Series presented by the Paramus Cultural Arts Council at the Paramus band shell, behind the main library at 7:30 p.m. Call 201599-2787. July 27 Aug. 5 FAIR LAWN Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat presented by the Old Library Theatre, 10-10 20th St., at the Fair Lawn Recreation Center, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Visit oldlibrarytheatre.net. July 31 HACKENSACK The 70s Project performing on the Bergen Court House Green, part of the Hackensack Summer Free Concert series at 7:30 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets. Visit Hackensack.org. July 31 PARAMUS The Happenings as part of Berkeley College Terrific Tuesdays Summer Concert Series presented by the Paramus Cultural Arts Council at the Paramus band shell, behind the main library at 7:30 p.m. Call 201-599-2787. Aug 7 HACKENSACK National Night Out with Fillet of Soul performing on the Bergen Court House Green, sponsored by City of Hackensack and Hackensack Police Department at 7:30 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets. Visit Hackensack.org. Aug. 7 PARAMUS National Night Out with The Hit Men as part of Berkeley College Terrific Tuesdays Summer Concert Series sponsored by Paramus Cultural Arts Council at the Paramus band shell, behind the main library at 7:30 p.m. National Night Out starts at 5 p.m. Call 201599-2787. Aug. 8, 15 HACKENSACK Cardenio presented by the Hudson Shakespeare Company and the City of Hackensack at Staib Park, 459 Davis Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket. Call 973-4497443 or visit hudsonshakespeare. homestead.com. BUSINESS AND NETWORKING 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. Contact Amanda Missey, membership chair at 201-281-8587 or amissey@ bergenvolutneers.org. Every Thursday MAYWOOD Maywood Rotary Club meets at Maywood Inn for lunch on Thursdays. Oct. 3, 58th Annual Len Rubin Golf Outing at Spook Rock Golf Club, call 201-845-6993. Call 201-843-8763. HACKENSACK Regional Chamber of Commerce Events July 24 Networking Picnic and Baseball Game. Sept. 23, Chamber Gala. 201-489-3700 or visit hackensackchamber.org. CIANJ Commerce and Industry Association of NJ events: July 18 from 8:30 10:30 a.m. Human Resources Roundtable, Employee from Hell at the Crown Plaza, Englewood. Aug. 13, 8th Annual EBC Golf Outing, Knob Hill Golf Club, Manalapan. Oct. 26, 85th annual luncheon, Hilton Woodcliff Lake. Nov. 6, PENPAC Election Night Beefsteak Dinner, The Brownstone, Paterson. July 10 PARAMUS Disaster Preparedness Conference presented by the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce at Bergen Community College, TEC center. Special: two for the price of one. 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. Thursdays HACKENSACK Argentine Tango Classes Thursdays from 8:30 10 p.m. at Center for Modern Dance Education, 84 Euclid Ave. $20/ person. Call 201-444-2249 or visit 2fortango.org. 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. First and third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Call Jim at 201-712-1853 squaredance2@yahoo.com. July 2- Aug. 24 HACKENSACK Summer Youth Program presented by the YMCA of Greater Bergen County, 360 Main St. Sessions available for YMCA Summer Program with sports, games, swim and arts and crafts. Mondays Fridays from 2 6 p.m. for ages 9 16. $125, Y membership required. Register at the YMCA Welcome Center. For program information call 201-487-6600 ext. 220 or visit ymcagbc.org. July 9, 23 and Aug. 6 HACKENSACK Lifeguard courses presented by the YMCA of Greater Bergen County, 360 Main St. Must be 16 or older. $10/pre-test, $350 after passing pretest. Pretest available on Mondays July 2, 16, 30 at 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays July 18 or Aug. 1 at 8:30 p.m. or Saturdays July 7, 21 or Aug. 4. Must be able to swim 12 laps of the pool demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing using freestyle or breaststroke; tread water for two minutes using only legs and complete a timed event within one Continued on Page 21

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Hackensack Elks Present Scholarships

Firefighter Stresses Career Planning

Spotlight on Famous New Jerseyans

Photo Courtesy: Charlotte Panny

Photo Courtesy: Patricia Aquino-Lozano

During the recent Hackensack High School Awards Night, Tom Zisa, former Elks New Jersey president and current member of Hackensack lodge 658, awarded scholarships to Sunahtah Jones and Cassandra Holtzman.

Bergen Academies SciChallenge Fair

Kevin Wilson, president of the Jabari Society of Bergen County-International Association of Black Professional Firefighters, visited juniors at Hackensack High School on May 24. He spoke about his personal experiences, fire safety and the importance of developing a plan for life after high school.

Photo Courtesy: Linda Broek

Midland Kids Send Good Wishes

Helping the Needy in Colombia

The Hackensack High School Spanish Honor Society recently sent a donation of school supplies to youngsters in Colombia as part of its continuing mission of generosity and concern for others, especially in Hispanic communities. The supplies were collected

Students in Christine Chiaramontes second grade class at Ridge Ranch School in Paramus recently researched famous people in history. They also dressed as them and presented speeches in front of families and Laurie Hemmerlys kindergarteners at their very own version of a wax museum.

during a two week-long donation drive. Funds collected by the group each year are used to aid Latino children who suffer from cleft palates and other medical conditions and to spread awareness and pride of the various cultures in the Spanish-speaking world.

Photo Courtesy: Maria Dvorozniak

Bergen County Academies Principal Russell Davis (far left) with Donna Leonardi (far right), science teacher and fair director, with the top winners: Alon Millet, of Franklin Lakes, Sangwoo Hahn of Demarest, John Glidden of Closter, Lev Krasnovsky of River Edge, and Alex Choi of River Vale. The first Bergen County Academies SciChallenge science fair for local middle school students was held on June 9 at the Hackensack school. The event was organized by cell biology research students at the Academies as a way to instill a passion and appreciation for scientific research and discovery in their younger counterparts. A total of 50 students from towns throughout Bergen County submitted entries, with project topics that ranged from shock absorption based upon geometric shapes of differing viscosities to minimizing water loss in plants. Judges included alumni and professionals in the various fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Students presented their projects to the judges during the morning session of the fair and spent the afternoon engaged in team engineering design challenges prior to the final judging. The BCA SciChallenge is a new affiliate of the Broadcom Masters National Science Fair run by the Society for Science and the Public, one of the oldest non-profit organizations in the nation dedicated to public engagement in science and science education. The top 10 percent of the winners from the local event became eligible to apply to the Broadcom Masters National Competition and vie for a grand prize of $25,000.

Photo Courtesy: Robert Marion

Students at Midland School of Paramus recently gathered a variety of items to be sent to the men and women currently serving overseas with the U.S. armed forces. Midland students also wrote messages and cards to boost the troops spirits.

Council Applauds Valedictorian

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Photo Courtesy: Sonali Basak

At the June 27 Hackensack City Council meeting, Hackensack High School Valedictorian Timothy Hoffman was honored for his leadership. Hoffman shadowed City Manager Steve Lo Iacono for a time this year and served as student body president. Upon graduation from college, Hoffman aspires to work in local government. Pictured: Mayor Jorge Meneses with Hoffman.

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Continued from Page 19 minute and 40 seconds. For course information call 201-487-6600 ext. 213 or visit ymcagbc.org. LECTURES AND INFORMATION July 10-12 PARAMUS Dog Days of Summer at the Community Blood Services, 970 Linwood Ave. West, from 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. 8 p.m. Pet goody bags will be distributed while supplies last, hot dogs available between 11:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. and Dog Days T-shirts, while supplies last. Call 201-7051617 or visit CBSBLOOD.ORG. July 11 PARAMUS Diabetes Education Meeting at the Life Safety Building on Carlough Dr. at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Dr. Andrew Kagan. Call 201-265-2100 ext. 615 or 618 or the Diabetes Foundation at 201-444-0337. Light refreshments will be served. July 31 PARAMUS Free Skin Cancer Screening for Paramus Municipal Pool members and staff held at the pool from 1 3 p.m. Call 201-265-2100 ext. 615 618. Aug. 4 HACKENSACK Teen Mania Rally held at Foschini Park between 12 5 p.m. This is a faith-based expo to help families in need whether it is for food, medical advice etc. Nicky Cruz will speak about his new movie and his life. Visit thousandpiecesmovie.com. 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 Monday MAYWOOD The Maywood Democratic Club meets the second Monday of the month at Maywood Borough Hall, second floor at 8 p.m. New members are always welcome. 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 from 8 11a.m. Sponsored by the American Legion Post 170, 33 W. Passaic St. $4/adults, under 6/free. Call 201843-9683 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. 201-8459566. Thursday TEANECK Teaneck Farmers Market from noon 6 p.m. Weather permitting. Held at the Cedar Lane municipal parking lot corner of Garrison Avenue and Beverly Rd. July 18 HAMBURG 8th Annual Golf Outing presented by the Boys and Girls Club of Lodi/ Hackensack at Ballyowen Golf Course. Call 973-473-7410. July 21 HACKENSACK Bergen County Knights Jr. Football & Cheer fundraiser at Applebees, 450 Hackensack Ave. with pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and a beverage $10. Call 201832-2777. July 29 HACKENSACK Community BBQ with Live Rock and Reggae Music to benefit the Center for Food Action. Presented by the First Presbyterian Church from noon 4 p.m. Music by Rocky and the Pressers. Food includes: pulled pork, Cuban oven, barbecue chicken, Spanish rice and beans, corn bread, beverage and desserts. Tickets in advance are: $10/adults, $7/children 12 and under. At the door: $12/adults, $8/children. Visit cfanj.org or call 201-342-7570. Sept. 24 PARAMUS Felician College Golf Classic held at Arcola Country Club. Call 201355-1304 or visit felician.edu. 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. 208. July 9 13 HACKENSACK Summer Jam Basketballs presented by Hackensack Recreation Department for girls and boys grades K 8 at Hackensack Middle School, 360 Union St. $150. Sibling discount available. To register e-mail Summerjamm2012@gmail.com. SPECIAL EVENTS MAYWOOD Maywood Station Museum Open House Wednesday Aug. 15 from 7-9 p.m. A limited number of 4 X 8 bricks are still available for $75. Visit maywoodstation.com. July 8 TEANECK Fourth Annual Family Event Celebration of Latino Culture presented by the Puffin Cultural Forum and R.E.A.L. at the Puffin, 20 Puffin Way from 2 5 p.m. Poetry, music, comedian Bill Santiago, art activities and food from diverse communities. Great for the whole family. $5. Call 201790-2452. July 13, Aug. 10 HACKENSACK Parents Night Out presented by the YMCA of Greater Bergen County, 360 Main St. from 6 10 p.m. for children 3 12 (all potty trained). Fun night of activities for the kids while parents have a night out. YMCA Family members/free, members/$5 and non-members/$10. Registration required at 201-4876600 ext. 226 or visit ymcagbc.org. July 4 HACKENSACK Fourth of July Celebration held at Foschini Park all day featuring games, rides, flea market, food vendors, entertainment and fireworks. Infernos playing on stage at 7:15 p.m. followed by fireworks sponsored by Alfred Sanzari Enterprises at 9:15 p.m. Visit Hackensack.org. July 4 MAYWOOD Maywood Fourth of July Parade The theme is Let Freedom Ring July 4 PARAMUS Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks parade scheduled for July 4. For information call 201265-2100 ext. 751. July 4 TEANECK Independence Day Parade and Community Celebration Parade starts at CVS at 9:30 a.m. and runs long Queen Anne Road to Votee Park. Celebration at Votee Park from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. with free pony rides, clowns, balloon artists, music, inflatables, food and township trucks. 201-837-1600 or visit teanecknj.gov. TRIPS July 18 NEWARK The Red Bull Extreme Experience presented by the Maywood Recreation Department. $35. Includes ticket, transportation and boxed lunch. Bus leaves Maywood at 9:30 a.m. Extreme fun starts at 10:30 a.m. and Red Bulls vs. Chicago Fire at 1 p.m. Call 201-845-2900 ext. 208 or visit Maywoodrecreation@gmail.com. July 26 POINT PLEASANT Lobster Shanty presented by the Rochelle Park Senior Citizens Club with a River Belle Cruise. $53. Call 201-843-9243. Aug. 17 ALLENTOWN PA Pines Dinner Theatre presented by the Rochelle Park Senior Citizens Club. $49. Call 201-843-9243. Oct. 16 PARAMUS Oktoberfest presented by the Senior Citizens #1 Club of Paramus. Call 201-445-6545. Nov. 8 9 LANCASTER PA Overnight Lancaster Trip presented by the Americas Unidas Multicultural Senior Activity Center departing from the center on Hudson St. at 9 a.m. Deluxe Motor coach , overnight accommodations at Fulton Steamboat Inn, breakfast, Christmas show at the American Music Theatre, dinner at Millers Smorgasbord, shopping at Reading Outlets and visit to Sands Casino. $215/double occupancy, $263/single occupancy. Taxes and gratuities included. Call 201-336-3320. $50/ deposit required. Nov. 9 16 EUROPE Prague, Vienna and Budapest presented by the Meadowlands Regional Chamber for $1,999. Call 201-939-0707. Nov. 27 MANHATTAN Radio City Christmas Spectacular presented by the Maywood Recreation Department. Bus available departing Maywood Swim Pool at 3:15 p.m. for the 5 p.m. show. $63. Make checks payable to the Borough of Maywood, 15 Park Ave., third floor, Maywood, NJ 07607. Call 201-845-2900 ext. 208. Oct. 16 PARAMUS Christmas Revue presented by the Senior Citizens No. 1 Club of Paramus. Call 201-445-6545.

Rotarian Honored for Community Service

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Incoming Rotary District Gov. Bonnie Sirower recently presented Hackensack resident and fellow Rotarian Rory Sutherland with a Paul Harris Fellowship in recognition of his service to the service club. Sutherland has been a member of Rotary for three years, representing Rotary International through water sanitation and education programs in the Dominican Republic and through numerous projects across Bergen County. Pictured: Rotarians Richard Stenken, Bonnie Sirower, Rory Sutherland and Sabrina Donalies.

Temple Emeth Fetes Graduates

Parkway Readers Ace Quizzes

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The Parkway School ACE Club recently enjoyed its annual end-of-the-year celebration breakfast. The 19 members passed more than 600 quizzes based on books in the Accelerated Reader program. The club, led by Mary Siemborski, the reading specialist, is open to all second, third or fourth grade students. It is now in its 12th year at the Paramus school.

Temple Emeth of Teaneck honored its members who recently graduated from high school during a Shabbat evening music service on June 15. The College Student Committee, led by Vivian Gaits and Nancy Scher, will keep the college-bound students in touch with temple activities while they are away. This committee currently serves more than 25 Temple Emeth members. Pictured: Cantor Ellen Tilem, Jenna Levine, New Milford High School, attending Fairleigh Dickinson University; Jared Gagliardi, Teaneck High School, attending Bergen Community College; Jeffrey Rutz, Teaneck High School, attending Drexel University; Derek Neville, Teaneck High School, University of New Haven; Perri Falk, Glen Rock High School, attending Tufts University; and Rabbi Steven Sirbu.

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Jessica Noelle De Musso married John Patrick Dalton during a ceremony at St. Francis Church in Hackensack on June 2. The church service was followed by a reception at The Estate at Florentine Gardens in River Vale. After a honeymoon cruise to the Bahamas, the couple will reside in Hackensack.

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Rebuilding Together Bergen County held its annual Fathers Day Race on June 17 at Saddle River Park. In a field with more than 300 runners, top finishers were awarded in four categories: top male, top female, top father/son team and top father/daughter team. A total of 12 awards were presented. Boris Gavilanes, of Hackensack, finished third among the men with a time of 18:30.73.

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The Maywood Chamber of Commerce donated a gift of $4,000 to the Maywood Public Library on April 25. The money will go toward a new young adult collection that will feature new and classic titles, including recent award-winning books and popular dramatic works.

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The Paramus High School LEAP Program ended the school year with a string of field trips. Students recently visited In the Swing in Waldwick. Each student donned his or her helmet and took a turn in the batting cages. Meanwhile, the rest of the class headed into the arcade to play games. One week later, the group visited Barnes and Noble bookstore on Route 17 where students listened to several stories read by Linda Galgano and tested out the Nook e-reader device. Galgano also discussed the career opportunities within a bookstore. The group then explored the store and purchased books. On another trip, the students picked up their shovels and rakes and volunteered at the Community Garden. They raked and weeded the garden and enjoyed an impromptu science lesson about the various insects and plant life they encountered. Afterward, they toured the Office of Health and Human Services and

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Each year, the students and staff of Parisian Beauty Academy in Hackensack spend three months raising money for selected charities. By raising $5 or $10 at a time through grassroots activities such as cut-a-thons, hair shows, peanut butter and jelly sandwich days and casual days, the school this year made it to the top 10 of all Paul Mitchell schools in the country. Parisians $54,830 donation contributed to the more than $2.5 million being donated to various charities by all 100 Paul Mitchell schools.

Parisian owners Harry and Penny Comp and their staff members recently attended a fundraising celebration at the Beverly Hills Hilton to represent their school. Featured at the event were celebrities representing the several nonprofit organizations receiving grants. Betty White (Morris Animal Foundation), Marie Osmond (Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals), Fran Drescher (Cancer Schmancer), and Paul Mitchell Chairman John Paul DeJoria (Food 4 Africa) were just some of the notables personally thanking Parisian Beauty Academy

for its philanthropic efforts. Even rap artist Snoop Dogg loaned his support to the campaign, recording a special message of encouragement for students and staff. I am so proud of our students. This was an amazing feat for the students of the Parisian Beauty School, said Harry Comp. They put so much of themselves into the fundraising. They sold food, did special beauty and hair service days and gave from their own pockets to raise over $54,000 in three months.

learned about managing the food pantry and keeping it stocked. Irene Maury, the director of human services, also handed each student a pamphlet explaining the various resources her department provides. Most recently, the LEAP

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PASQUALE MARRELLA, of Hackensack, passed away on May 31 at the age of 83. Loving brother of Joseph Marrella, Silvio Marrella and the late Angelo. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. JOHN ROCCIOLA, of Hackensack, former owner of the J. Rocciola Funeral Home in Hackensack, passed away peacefully on June 1 at the age of 82. John was born in Lodi to the late Ida (ne Voitle) and John Rocciola. After graduating mortuary school, he took over his fathers funeral business, the J. Rocciola Funeral Home on Main Street in Lodi. The funeral home later moved to Essex Street in Hackensack with John and his cousin Judd Rocciola as partners. Beloved husband for 30 years of Rosemarie (ne Becker). Devoted father of Peggy Lynn Richter, Judith Ann Ruja, Kellie Hamberger and Michael Trimble. Loving grandfather of Heather Richter, Dawn Bautista, Douglas Schroer, Madeline, Thomas and Clayton Hamberger, Stephen, Caitlyn and Michael Trimble. Cherished great-grandfather of Madison and Samantha Bautista. Dearest brother of Cristine Baeli. The Rocciola Family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Anthony Seidita and family for their kindness. JOHN BOB DONAHUE, of Hackensack,passed away peacefully on June 3 at the age of 81. Bob was born in Jersey City to the late Jessie (ne Perrin) and Frank Donahue. Prior to retiring, he was the manager for the New Jersey Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau. Previously, he worked for the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Bob served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1948 to 1952, the last two years aboard the Aircraft Carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt. He was a life member of American Legion Post 106 of Hasbrouck Heights, a member of the VFW Post 809 of Little Ferry, and past exalted ruler and honorary life member of BPO Elks Lodge 211 of Jersey City He is survived by his daughter, Jessie, a son, Robert, a sister, Mildred Cahill, and her husband, Michael, and his long-time friend and companion, Lena Marrafioti. CATHERINE FOYE SINGLETARY, of Knoxville, Tenn., formerly of Hackensack, passed away on June 4 at Fort Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. at the age of 73. Born in New York City, she lived in Hackensack and Knoxville for 30 years. She was a former parishioner of Holy Trinity

R.C. Church in Hackensack. Prior to retiring, she was a receptionist for Staffing Solutions in Knoxville. Devoted mother of Desiree Singletary of Knoxville, Tenn. Dearest grandmother of Malachi Singletary of Knoxville. Loving sister of Sheila Schottman and her husband Edward of Seal Beach, Calif., George Singletary of Basking Ridge, William Singletary of Long Beach, Calif. and John Singletary and his wife Jane of Lincoln Park. LUCY MILAZZO PRINCIOTTA, of Vero Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully on June 8 at the age of 96. She was born to the late Giacomo and Maria Leonforte Milazzo in New York City on Dec. 24, 1915. She was married to the late William Princiotta in 1935, and they spent 35 years in Teaneck and Beach Haven before relocating to Vero Beach, Fla. She loved her three children, 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, other family members and friends. Lucy loved art and music and her prize possession was an honorary degree from Manhattan School of Music which she received at the age of 94. She is survived by her son Joseph Princiotta of Brick Township and two daughters, Phyllis Mallory and her husband Charles, and Maria Sayre and her husband George, all of Vero Beach, Fla. ANN RUFFINI, of Hackensack, passed away peacefully on June 11 at the age of 96. Prior to retiring in 1987, she worked as an assembler for Bendix Corporation in Teterboro for more than 47 years. Ann enjoyed working and planting in her yard and garden. She also was a very active member of St. Anthony of Padua Episcopal Church in Hackensack. Dearest sister of Grace Ruffini of Hackensack, Mary Salimone and her husband Pat of Emerson and the late Filomena Giarratana and Peter Ruffini. Cherished aunt of Frank, Robert, Dominick Jr. and Richard Giarratana, Charles Salimone, Pamela Pascarelli and Lisa Korkis. MARY PENQUE GENTEMPO, a lifelong resident of Hackensack, passed away peacefully on June 16 at the age of 84. Prior to retiring, she was the front end manager for Shop Rite of Newark. She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity R. C. Church . Beloved wife of the late Joseph Gentempo. Devoted mother of Marie Gentempo of Hackensack. Dearest sister of Angelo Penque and his wife Millie of Paramus, Arline Risky and her husband Edward of Hackensack, Gloria Calandrillo

and her husband John of Saddle Brook, Ann Marie Dante and her husband George of Totowa, and the late Adeline Deo and Emil Penque. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews EMMA BAELI, of Maywood, formerly of Hackensack, passed away peacefully on June 16 at Maywood Health and Rehabilitation at the age of 94. Prior to retiring, she was a manager and seamstress for Toni Lynn Maternity Store in Kingston, N.Y. She is survived by three daughters, Elaine Costello of Maywood, Eleanor Erigat of South Hackensack and Michele Sanzari of Saddle Brook, four grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by two grandchildren. CHRISTOPHER JOHN ONEAL, of Hackensack, passed away on June 16 at his home at the age of 56. He worked in maintenance at Deli Mart on Main Street in Hackensack. He is survived by three children, Christopher, Justin and Jennifer ONeal of St. Louis, Missouri, his mother, Josephine Lima ONeal, his brothers and sisters, Michael of Anna, Illinois, Ronald, John, Peggy, Patrick, Kathleen, and Karen all of St. Louis, Missouri. Dearest companion of Eileen Donovan. ROBERTO TAYLOR, of Orlando, Fla., passed away peacefully on June 16 at the age of 90. Born in Colombia, he came to the United States in 1965, settling in Hackensack, and lived in Orlando for five years. Prior to retiring, he was a machinist for Precise Metal Parts of River Edge. Beloved husband for 58 years of Myriam Montalvo Taylor. Devoted father of Nestor Taylor and his wife Margarita. Edward Taylor, John Taylor and his wife Diane, Richard Taylor, Adela Falquez and her husband Julio, Elizabeth Cogollo and her husband Charles, Jenny De Berardinis and her husband Lou, and the late Robert Taylor. Cherished grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Dearest brother of Carmen Young, Teofilo Young and two brothers and a sister, who are deceased. MARY NATALE FILARDO, of Manchester, formerly of Fort Lee and Upper Saddle River, passed away peacefully on June 20 at the age of 76. Prior to retiring, she was a copywriter of Want Ad Press of Ramsey. Beloved wife for 55 years of Vincent Filardo. Devoted mother of Angela Mims and her husband Kenneth of Blakley, Pa., Dr. Josephine Filardo and her husband Andrew

Burns of Brick, Judyann Wehking and her husband Greg of Hampton, Va., Vincent Filardo and his wife Susan of Garrison, N.Y., and Katherine Mary Filardo of Manchester. Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Dearest sister of Phyllis DeTitta and her husband Louis of Little Egg Harbor. JEN BOGUSHEVICH HOFFMAN, of Paramus, passed away peacefully on June 20 at the age of 94. Born in Hackensack, she lived in Paramus for seven years. Prior to retiring in 1984, she was a secretary for the City of Hackensack. She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity R. C. Church of Hackensack. Beloved wife of the late Vincent Hoffman, former Hackensack fire chief. Devoted mother of Carol Kalman of Paramus and Vincent Hoffman and his wife Sharon of Harrington Park. Loving grandmother of Stephen Kalman and his wife Susan, Kenneth Kalman and his wife Mary, Holly Sapio and her husband Stephen, Allie Barker and her husband Mark and Peter Metaxas. Cherished great-grandmother of Cpl. Christopher Kalman and his wife Beatrix, James Kalman, Jack Kalman, Kenneth Kalman and Hunter Sapio. DEBORAH DELLA BANKS, of Paterson, passed away on June 22 at the age of 63. Devoted mother of Andrea Banks, of Paterson. Loving grandmother of Beyonca Durand of Paterson. Dearest sister of William Banks of Harden. VALARIE MARTIN, ne Woodson, was born in Brooklyn on Nov. 19, 1935 to Howard and Bertha Woodson and departed this life on June 26 at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck. At the age of 8, she moved to Closter where she graduated high school in 1954. She attained a degree in business/ stenography at Drake Business School. She then married the late Wilbur Jack Martin and had two children. She was employed by the New York State Department of Education as a stenographer for 35 years, retiring in 1991. After retirement, due to her love of children, she worked a parttime lunch aide at Benjamin Franklin Junior High School in Teaneck for more than 10 years. Valarie is predeceased by her parents, Howard and Bertha, and her brother Howard Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory two loving daughters, Angela Martin and Cynthia Woods-Daisley, and sonin-law Kevin and grandson Andre Woods, all of Hackensack.

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The Maywood Police Officers Association hosted a beefsteak/comedy night on Saturday, May 19 for recently retired Police Officer Michael Murphy. Michael was a 19-and-a-half-year veteran of the Maywood Police Department who was recently forced to retire due to a stroke and other medical ailments. The evening featured performances by three comedians and the Bergen County Pipes and Drums as well as a tricky tray audience. The membership of the M.P.O.A. would like to thank everyone who came out to support Michael and his family on this special evening. Many local area businesses, sports teams and individuals donated their services and products. There is a complete list of donors on our Web site at maywoodpd.org. The membership would love to individually thank every single person who contributed in some way to Michaels event; however, the editorial section is just not big enough. The following is a list of individuals as well as businesses from our community that donated $500 or more to Michael and his family: VFW Post 3484 of Saddle Brook, Maywood American Legion Post 142, Knights of Columbus Council OLQP 3426, Brick Township American Legion Post 348, PBA Local 102, Rotary Club of Maywood, Jaclyn Corporation, Community Bank of Bergen County, Hackensack FOP Lodge 16, Maywood First Aid Squad, Vornado Realty, Galantucci and Patuto, FOP Lodge 30,

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Monmouth County Superior Officers Association, Park Ave BMW, Cinelli Iron and Metal Company, Edward H. Oberst, Carol Dass, the Westlake Family, Pascack Valley PBA Local 206, Lodi PBA 26, Glen Rock PBA Local 110, The Untouchables Motorcycle Club of NJ and the Rachel Morgan Foundation. The following local businesses in Maywood donated their services for the evenings festivities: Dolce Printing, Tivoli Framing and Hofmann Florist. Once again, thank you, one and all, for all the support you have shown Michael Murphy and his family. Darryl Wuhrl President, Maywood Police Ofcers Association

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I loved teaching in Hackensack. I had a very positive, happy experience with children and adults who were part of the Hackensack schools. Rich in tradition, I always saw Hackensack as a great place to teach. I chose Hackensack over Lodi where I grew up and was offered a contract at Washington School in 1971. The administration interviewed me twice and said, after seeing me involved with the children, that I was firm and fair. You had freedom in your classes to bring your most creative ideas and use them with the children. Examples include playing my guitar in class, inviting guest speakers to share their lives, special trips, fun activities, only if work and behavior were satisfactory. The books came first. Presently, it hurts me to see the city in so much turmoil. I want Hackensack to be happy. So please make the best choice for the children for they are our future and through the schools halls they pass. Michael Catena Retired Hackensack teacher, 1971 2004

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Brian Higgins said his force has already made many sacrifices in order to save money. He has disbanded some units, frozen raises for three years, streamlined the software program, eliminated sick time abuse, shared office space in Paramus and eliminated patronage jobs handed out by elected officials. Undersheriff Steven Librie countered that Saudino, a Republican, reduced his forces budget by $1.7 million in his first year. Saudino is a supporter of the merger and said he could combine both forces without laying off or demoting anyone. The meeting was then disrupted by a group of protestors angry that a Bergen County grand jury had failed to indict two Garfield police officers in the death of Malik Williams, 19, who was killed last December. The grand jury found no evidence of unnecessary use of deadly force. Williams mother, along with approximately 10 others, tried to reach Molinelli at the front of the

room but were quickly barricaded by a force of uniformed police officers. The protestors were furious that they learned of the grand jury decision by a news reporter and that Molinelli hadnt personally called Williams mother. You are a poor example of a public servant, the protestors shouted at Molinelli. Molinellis response was simply, Not now. The protestors were escorted from the room as they chanted, No Justice, no peace. After a hearing break, Molinelli did not return and Mitchell gave the remaining freeholders a moment to speak. Freeholder Robert Hermansen said that he did not agree with some of Guideposts recommendations. Freeholder Maura DeNicola, who worked with the Creamer task force, said she was from a policing family and felt that each agency does a wonderful job. She said she was disturbed that the county now has 600-plus police officers pitted against each other. She reminded everyone that their functions remain the

same while discussions continue. Freeholder Joan Voss said she was perturbed that the sheriff was referred to as a politician when, in fact, he was a police officer, first and foremost. I am not saying that we dont need the county police department but feel that the fairest way to determine is by referendum, Voss said. Donovan is opposed to a referendum on the matter. Freeholder John Driscoll challenged the three agencies to meet in a room with a pizza and a few bottles of soda and come back with a solution. Bergen County Administrator Ed Trawinski voiced his opinion to save the county police. Contrary to popular opinion, Guidepost did not find that there was duplication of services, he said. I respectfully ask why two counties are looking to have county police departments? Mitchell said further hearings will be scheduled on the proposed merger.

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In June 1974, James Joseph Parisi was honored as the most valuable player at South Hackensacks Memorial School. In June 2012, 38 years later, his daughter, Jaimie Jean, attained the same honor. Jaimie has followed her fathers footsteps on and off the soccer field, basketball court and beyond. She is a cheerleader, an honor roll student and an all-star softball pitcher and shortstop who is continuing her education at Hackensack High School in September.

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Hackensack High School senior William Regan received the Teterboro Airport Community Benefit Scholarship on June 6. He will be attending Florida Institute of Technology and majoring in aeronautic sciences. William will also be playing hockey and golf at FIT. Pictured: Hackensack Mayor Jorge Meneses, William Regan and Sergio Cuan from the Teterboro Scholarship Committee.

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Theyve been friends for more than 40 years, and, on June 29, this group of Hackensack ladies planned on celebrating a 10th reunion with a day in New York City. Members of the Hackensack High School Classes of 1969 and 1971, some of the women have been friends since elementary school. Each year, the group of professionals selects a different location to visit together. They have traveled from Maine to Virginia, and each trip affords them the opportunity to explore more than landscape, they explore relationships that have lasted half a century. Pictured: Janet Coleman Caldwell, Kay Wright Hardy, Diane Hudson, Rosemary Flowers-Jackson, Vickie Taylor, Wanda Cumberlander, LaVerne Brewer Bullock, Mary Drumgo Kimbrough, Linda Finney, Lillian Kelly Whitaker and Sheena Keeling.

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Fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth graders at Padre Pio Academy of Hackensack recently participated in the annual Americanism essay contest sponsored by Hackensack Elks Lodge 658. In answering Why I am proud to pledge allegiance to the American flag, fifth grader Lauren Fraguada, 10, was the schools grand prize winner. Lauren received a gift card for her efforts while other students earned participation certificates and books to further their study of the U.S. Constitution and American government. As part of the festivities, students shared a flag-themed cake after lunch. Pictured: Lauren Fraguada with Charlotte Panny, chairwoman, Elks Lodge 658 Americanism Committee.

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Rochelle Park 51 Harvey Ave. Listed at $276,900, sold in 27 days at $280,000 on May 30, 3012. 33 Marinus St. Listed at $258,800, sold in 14 days at $230,000 on June 18, 2012. 65 Hahn Ave. Listed at $237,900, sold in 20 days at $232,500 on May 30, 2012. Maywood 102 Belle Ave. Listed at $275,000, sold in 121 days at $250,000 on May 31, 2012. 674 Maywood Ave. Listed at $377,900, sold in 45 days at $357,000 on June 21, 2012. 141 Hartwich St. Listed at $320,000, sold in 41 days at $319,000 on June 20, 2012. South Hackensack 28 Jackson Ave. Listed at $360,000, sold in 207 days at $339,500 on June 4, 2012. Hackensack 245 Anderson St., Apt. 2J Listed at $89,000, sold in 85 days at $78,000 on June 11, 2012. 125 Prospect Ave., Apt. 4C Listed at $107,500, sold in 41 days at $100,000 on June 15, 2012. 20 Jefferson St., Apt. A7 Listed at $129,900, sold in 16 days at $127,500 on June 22, 2012. 150 Overlook Ave., Apt. 14B Listed at $175,000, sold in 120 days at $163,000 on June 4, 2012. 150 Overlook Ave., Apt. 11B Listed at $164,900, sold in 102 days at $167,000 on June 15, 2012. 235 Prospect Ave., Apt. 11C Listed at $199,900, sold in 68 days at $195,000 on June 4, 2012. 277 Prospect Ave., Apt. 10G Listed at $205,000, sold in 57 days at $198,000 on June 1, 2012. 121 Myer St., Apt. 102 Listed at $225,000, sold in 266 days at $230,000 on June 7, 2012. 41 Fairmount Ave., Apt. 6B Listed at $249,900, sold in 258 days at $230,000 on June 15, 2012. 245 Prospect Ave., Apt. 10B Listed at $349,500, sold in 60 days at $325,000 on May 29, 2012. 245 Prospect Ave., Apt. 20B Listed at $375,000, sold in 123 days at $355,000 on June 4, 2012. 735 Elm Ave., Apt. 4F Listed at $74,900, sold in 68 days at $69,000 on June 1, 2012. 109 Gamewell St. Listed at $39,900, sold in 206 days at $38,000 on May 30, 2012. 172 James St. Listed at $184,000, sold in 236 days at $140,000 on June 8, 2012. 69 S. Lake Drive Listed at $229,900, sold in 392 days at $226,000 on June 14, 2012. 287 Ross Ave. Listed at $324,900, sold in 302 days at $287,000 on June 8, 2012. 224 Wilson St. Listed at $330,000, sold in 38 days at $300,000 on June 5, 2012. 177 Elm Ave. Listed at $340,000, sold in 40 days at $310,000 on June 4, 2012. 121 Ross Ave. Listed at $314,900, sold in 20 days at $316,000 on June 22, 2012. 48 Brook St. Listed at $349,000, sold in 30 days at $320,000 on May 31, 2012. 370 Anderson St. Listed at $319,900, sold in 56 days at $340,000 on June 22, 2012. 10 Brook St. Listed at $369,900, sold in 25 days at $360,000 on June 13, 2012. 398 Passaic St. Listed at $379,000, sold in 201 days at $362,500 on May 31, 2012. 484 W. Lookout Ave. Listed at $389,000, sold in 24 days at $365,000 on May 31, 2012.

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