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compete in the quarter-fnals of
the Region 2 championships,
scheduled for the weekend of
March 1 at home.
The newly-crowned Pub-
lic Group VI, Section 1 State
Champions, who defeated
North Bergen High School
to capture Hackensacks
frst state title in 32 years last
month, looked great at home in
the frst round of the regionals
on Wednesday, Feb. 27.
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Photo Courtesy: Michael Cohen
Michael Foca of Hackensack (left) takes on Zach Cavallaro of Paramus Catholic.
Comet Wrestlers Ready for Battle
By MICHael CoHen
Continued on Page 10
During the South Hack-
ensack Township Com-
mittees Feb. 14 meeting,
a resolution appointing
Elizabeth Donnarumma
as accounts payable clerk,
payroll clerk and assistant
to the chief fnancial offcer
was adopted.
In other business, three
tax appeal resolutions were
approved, urging Commit-
teeman Gary Brugger to
call for a tax appeal refund-
ing bond of $340,000.
Refunding bonds have
to be paid off in fve years,
Brugger said. Revaluation
is very expensive, but we
should look at reassessment
to get some balance here.
A person-to-person, place-
to-place liquor license trans-
fer from Teggianos to Wine
and Liquor Depot was ap-
proved. Township Attorney
David Nasta noted that the
township entered an amend-
ment in the wine store de-
velopers agreement to al-
low wine tasting and sale
of packaged goods. Nasta
recommended that the devel-
oper be alerted that he must
abide by all state Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board
laws.
Salvatore Zito was ap-
pointed as a recreation
commissioner for a four-
year term. Municipal Clerk
Donna Gambutti was ap-
pointed as an insurance
fund commissioner.
Mayor Frank Cagas
voiced his concern over the
growing number of resi-
dents throwing snow in the
streets after the plows have
cleaned. Cagas, who spent
some time riding in a plow
with Department of Public
Works Superintendent Lar-
ry Paladino during the most
recent snow storm, said that
both private contractors
and residents are contribut-
ing to this problem. Cagas
also spoke about sidewalks
not being shoveled and the
need for a smaller machine
to clear certain areas in town
where plows are unable to
maneuver.
Police Chief Michael
Frew was asked to increase
the police presence and is-
sue summons to people
who dump snow in the
streets or leave cars parked
in the street during a storm.
After much discussion,
Brugger said, Its an en-
forcement issue.
Committeeman Bill Re-
gan suggested the DPW call
the police desk whenever
they are plowing and see an
infraction. The police could
then dispatch an offcer to
write summonses or tow
cars. It was also suggested
that if the police dont see
the contractors putting the
snow in street, they issue
a summons to the business
that hired them.
Dozens of residents joined
elected local offcials on Feb.
27 for a ribbon-cutting cer-
emony to unveil the newly-
renovated Little Ferry Hook
& Ladder Company No. 1
station. The fre house was
severely damaged by Hurri-
cane Sandy and was repaired
and renovated thanks to the
efforts of the fre depart-
ment and local organizations,
which donated supplies and
money.
Little Ferry is a small
town, but we have a big
heart, said Mayor Mauro
Ragueso. People like those
who serve on our fre depart-
ment make sure that this heart
keeps beating.
Rebuilding Together, an or-
ganization that provides free
critical repairs, accessibility
modifcations and energy eff-
cient upgrades to low-income
homes and community cen-
ters, partnered with Sears and
its Heroes at Home program
and several local businesses,
skilled trades persons and lo-
cal frefghters to get the job
done.
The Main Street fre house,
which turned 92 on Feb. 28,
was hit with waters surging
up to three feet after the storm
hit. The devastation made it
very diffcult for the frefght-
ers to properly serve the com-
munity, but they still felded
more than 400 fre calls while
the building was fooded.
Due to the extensive water
damage, the entire building
needed to be gutted.
Repairs included electrical
work, framing, tile, sheetrock/
painting, kitchen installation
and replacing two bathrooms.
Volunteers from Rotary Dis-
trict 7490 and IBEW Local
164s electricians donated
hundreds of man hours.
We know that communi-
ties are still hurting from Su-
per Storm Sandy, said Ron
Boire, executive vice presi-
dent, chief merchandising of-
fcer and president, Sears and
Kmart Formats. Alongside
Rebuilding Together, we are
committed to helping com-
munities return to a sense
of normalcy in the coming
months. Its encouraging to
see whole communities pitch
in for the effort. We hope
the work were contributing
to will continue to inspire oth-
ers to help.
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Committee Update
By PaTTI MCnaMaRa
Photo Courtesy: Hackensack Fire Department
The Hackensack Fire Department extricated a driver following a motor vehicle ac-
cident at 12:41 p.m. on Feb. 27 at South River Street and Moonachie Road. The
victim was removed from the vehicle in less than 10 minutes and transported to
Hackensack University Medical Center. Firefghters requested that PSE&G check a
wire that was hit by the vehicle following the accident.
Firefghters Extricate Motorist
The frst meeting of
the Hackensack Planning
Boards Pre-Application
Concept Review Commit-
tee took place on Feb. 25
at city Hall. The goal of
the committee is to help
streamline the zoning and
planning process for de-
velopers. It is completely
voluntary and not a re-
quired part of the approval
process. Someone who is
looking to develop a prop-
erty is often bogged down
by red tape, which requires
an attorney, engineer and
planner to decipher. All of
those people and all of the
requirements will still be
necessary but the commit-
tee can offer some advice
up front. The developer
may be able to obtain an
approval more quickly and
potentially save money due
to revisions and more visits
to the boards.
We are open for busi-
ness, said City Manager
Steve Lo Iacono. We want
to try to help develop the
city.
The committee is com-
prised of the construction
offcial, city planner, city
attorney, city engineer, zon-
ing offcer, city manager
and anyone else the city
manager designates for that
particular meeting. Coun-
cilwoman Karen Sasso at-
tended the frst meeting.
The committee will meet
every other Friday, provid-
ed there are applicants. In
order to schedule a meeting
with the committee, call the
city managers offce, 201-
646-3900.
The Hackensack Board of
Education hired a consulting
frm to search for a perma-
nent superintendent during its
public meeting on Feb. 11 at
Hackensack High School.
The approval of a resolu-
tion to hire Leadership Ad-
vantage didnt come without
dissention from some board
members. Trustee Clarissa
Gilliam-Gardner said she felt
that the board was rushing the
appointment, but Trustee Ja-
son Nunnermacker reminded
her that the whole search and
hiring process would take six
to seven months and a dead-
line is looming.
We need a superintendent
seated no later than Nov. 30
when (Interim Superintendent
Joseph) Abates term is over,
said Board President Veronica
Bolcik-McKenna, who added
that the school district has
been fortunate to have an in-
terim leader but must hire a
permanent schools chief as
soon as possible.
A vote to table the hiring
of Leadership Advantage was
defeated by a vote of 5-4, and
the resolution was approved.
While Gilliam-Gardner
continued to protest the ap-
proval after the vote, Bolcik-
McKenna emphasized, We
need to move forward.
In other meeting business,
Dominick Polifrone, direc-
tor of the Hackensack High
School Drop-In Center, in-
troduced Narda Ludena who
made a presentation on the
centers programs in hopes of
saving them from elimination
by the school board.
My passion is to extend a
hand to children, said Lude-
na, who has worked in the
center for 18 of the 25 years
its been in existence.
The center, which operates
in collaboration with Hacken-
sack University Medical Cen-
ters Institute for Behavioral
Health Sciences, is staffed by
licensed workers trained in
mental health issues. Students
and school district staffers are
offered crisis intervention,
individual, couple and fam-
ily therapy, tutoring, early
intervention and employ-
ment assistance. The Drop-In
Center employs fve full-time
workers with salaries totaling
$244,510 a year. If similar ser-
vices had been contracted to
private frms, the cost would
have been more than $300,000
for only half the school year,
Ludena said.
Several students spoke
openly about how the Drop-In
Center had helped them. One
senior told of her the experi-
ence she gained by working as
an intern at the center. A for-
mer Hackensack High School
student said the Drop-In Cen-
ter provides an important, safe
and confdential place for stu-
dents. The students, both past
and present, begged the school
board not to eliminate Drop-In
Center or any of its programs.
Abate and Bolcik-McK-
enna agreed that the program
works.
We are looking at ways
to make improvements to the
system, not take it away.
Gilliam-Gardner offered an
update on the boards Diver-
sity Committee. She is hoping
to organize a district-wide Di-
versity Day versus having sep-
arate functions at each school.
Trustee Mark Stein report-
ed that the boards new Me-
morial Committee has been
formed and recently met for
the frst time. The committee
is comprised of two school
administrators, the interim
superintendent, three board
members and two members of
the public. Stein urged those
in attendance to recommend
honorees, such as former
teacher or administrators who
have passed away and deserve
to be honored.
Trustee Angel Carrion re-
ported on the cafeteria menu
changes that were recently in-
stituted. These include replac-
ing fruit juice with a piece of
fruit and adding water to the
breakfast menu.
Abate reported that he
would be meeting with Hack-
ensack Police Director Mi-
chael Mordaga to discuss se-
curity in all schools.
During the public portion
of the meeting, Daniel Carola,
a Hackensack High graduate,
said he was appalled by the
allegations against Trustee
Kevon Larkins.
Larkins was recently ar-
rested on domestic violence
charges. Carola called for Lar-
kins to do the right thing and
resign immediately. Carola
said Larkins should be a role
model for the students but
instead has exhibited brash
behavior while serving as a
trustee on the school board.
Larkins is allowed to remain
on the board unless he is con-
victed of aggravated assault,
offcials said.
Enough is enough. He
needs to realize that this is the
court of public opinion, said
Carola.
However Mildred Dodson
stepped to the microphone and
said she had walked the streets
to get Larkins elected and be-
lieved in him.
I suggest that you sit right
there and hold your head
high, she said to Larkins.
Several residents questioned
what progress was being made
with the teachers contract.
Richard Salkin, school board
attorney, said the trustees
could not answer any ques-
tions about the contract nego-
tiations because a state media-
tor has been brought in and the
matter was confdential.
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Developers offered early advice
Superintendent Search Firm Hired
By PaTTI MCnaMaRa
Kenneth Martin, Jason
Nunnermacker, Joanne Ma-
nia Colon, Joseph Barreto
and Scott Young have fled
more than 400 signed peti-
tions declaring their bid for
Hackensack City Council. On
March 1, the fve members of
the Hackensack Coalition for
Open Government gathered at
City Hall as a united team to
formalize their intention to run
in the May 14 election.
We are dedicated to im-
proving the quality of life for
the citizens of Hackensack,
said Martin, a retired Hacken-
sack police offcer. In addi-
tion to implementing our own
plans for the improvement of
our community we look for-
ward to meeting with our resi-
dents to learn what is on their
list of concerns as well.
The team has pledged trans-
parency in city government.
They took the opportunity to
unveil their 10-point plan for
open government.
Formally adopt the Local
Open Government Prin-
ciples.
Establish a local ethics board
to monitor and review ac-
tions of city offcials and em-
ployees in regard to conficts
of interest and other ethical
violations.
Establish a Citizen Com-
plaint Review Board to offer
residents an alternate route in
reporting unsatisfactory deal-
ings with city employees.
Establish a Civil Litigation
Review Board to assess the
validity of claims against the
city and eliminate and protect
our tax payers from exorbi-
tant legal expenses.
Publish proposed ordinances
on the citys Web site, www.
Hackensack.org, and offer
the opportunity for online
public comments.
Create a mechanism on the
citys Web site to allow for
online petitions concerning
local issues of interest and
concern.
Require representatives of
city departments to attend
public council meetings to
report on activities and an-
swer questions from resi-
dents.
Issue monthly reports to resi-
dents describing the signif-
cant issues and activities for
that month.
Televise city council meet-
ings.
Re-establish and promote
City Hall offce hours so that
residents can seek the help
and services of their city
council.
We plan to announce our
teams position on the other
very signifcant issues and
challenges facing our com-
munity as this campaign pro-
gresses, said Campaign Man-
ager Roger Mattei.
Another slate, Hackensack
Citizens for Change, com-
prised of John Labrosse, Kathy
Canestrino, David Sims, Rose
Greenman and Leonardo
Battaglia, fled on Feb. 28.
Photo Courtesy: Hackensack Coalition for open government
Jason nunnermacker, Kenneth Martin, Joanne Mania Colon, Joseph Barreto and
Scott young.
Hackensack Coalition for
open government Files Candidacy
Project lifesaver Res-
cue
On Feb, 7, the Bergen
County Sheriffs Offce
was asked by the Rochelle
Park Police Department
to assist in the search for
a missing 69-year-old
township man who suf-
fers from Alzheimers.
Fortunately, the man is
a participant in BCSOs
Project Lifesaver, a rapid
response rescue program
designed to locate adults
and children who have
gone missing due to Al-
zheimers, autism, Down
syndrome, dementia and
other disorders. Partici-
pants are ftted with a
lightweight wristband
with its own unique fre-
quency, allowing BCSOs
Project Lifesaver team to
locate and identify some-
one who has wandered
away from home through
the use of a specially-
designed radio receiver.
This technology is used
by all 21 county sheriffs
offces in New Jersey.
BCSO Offcer Vincent
Surace partnered with Ro-
chelle Park Police Offcer
Doug Arendacs to search
for the man, who was last
seen near the Railroad
Avenue entrance to Sad-
dle River Park. Surace
began a sweep of the area
utilizing the technology
and quickly identifed a
man who matched the
description in the park.
Within an hour of the off-
cers being dispatched, the
man was returned safely
to his family.
The offcers involved
in this incident quickly
coordinated their efforts,
utilized the Project Life-
saver technology and res-
cued a citizen who was
disoriented and exposed to
the elements, said Sheriff
Michael Saudino. With
a major snow storm ap-
proaching, it was absolute-
ly necessary to locate this
individual as quickly as
possible. Congratulations
go to them and to the Proj-
ect Lifesaver team.
Anyone interested
in applying for Project
Lifesaver should call
the BCSOs Community
Outreach Unit, 201-336-
3540, for an application.
Discovered Marijuana
While helping a motor-
ist with a disabled vehicle
during the snowstorm on
Feb. 8 two Bergen County
sheriffs offcers seized
a substantial amount of
marijuana and arrested
the driver.
At approximately 8:25
p.m. that evening, Sher-
iffs Offcers Hisham
Sheikh and Alexis Mena
were en route to the Ber-
gen County Justice Cen-
ter in Hackensack after
serving a temporary re-
straining order. While
traveling eastbound on
Essex Street in Lodi, the
two offcers observed the
driver of a Dodge Du-
rango lose control of his
vehicle in the snow, hit a
traffc pole and come to a
halt in the parking lot of
338 Essex St.
Sheikh and Mena acti-
vated the patrol vehicles
emergency lights and ap-
proached the driver, John
Harris, 52, of Paterson,
who appeared to be disori-
ented. As Mena checked
the vehicle for other pas-
sengers, he spotted a gray
scale on the back seat and
smelled marijuana ema-
nating from the vehicle.
When questioned about
the smell, Harris pro-
duced a small plastic bag
from his pocket contain-
ing marijuana and gave
the offcers consent to
search the vehicle, reports
said.
K-9 Offcer James
Schielzo and his dog,
Noki, were dispatched to
the scene to conduct an
open air narcotics sniff
of the vehicle, and Noki
offered a positive indi-
cation on the vehicle.
Further investigation re-
vealed a bucket contain-
ing four large plastic bags
and a small baggie total-
ing approximately three
pounds of marijuana.
Harris was arrested and
charged with drug pos-
session and distribution
charges as well as pos-
session of drug parapher-
nalia. He remains at the
Bergen County jail await-
ing extradition on an im-
migration detainer set by
the U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement.
I commend Offcer
Sheikh, Offcer Mena,
K-9 Offcer Schielzo and
K-9 Noki for the diligence
they displayed during the
incident, said Sheriff Mi-
chael Saudino. Im proud
of the way they handled
themselves and confdent
that their professionalism
and commitment to service
resulted in the removal of
these drugs from the streets
of Bergen County.
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Police Briefs
Catch Rent Before its gone
Photo Courtesy: anthony Zisa
Kayla Flintall, Caitlin Wickner, Timothy Fisher, James Katsaroans, Ryan Clough-
ley, alexis Carrillo, Jellyn anne echon and Peter Panayotof.
Tickets are still avail-
able for Hackensack High
Schools spring musical,
Rent: School Edition, Jona-
than Larsons Tony Award-
winning hit Broadway pro-
duction. Performances are
scheduled for March 21, 22
and 23 at 8 p.m., with an ad-
ditional 2 p.m. matinee on
March 23.
The rock-opera is set
against the backdrop of New
York Citys East Village dur-
ing the height of the AIDS
crisis. The drama looks at a
community of artists, many
of whom are living with dis-
ease, while still celebrating
their differences, love and
life.
Initial response to Rent:
School Edition has been over-
whelming. For the frst time
in nearly a decade, seating is
reserved for the production,
with the closest seats going
frst. Tickets have been sell-
ing steadily since they went
on sale in early January.
We have a pretty aggres-
sive advertising campaign
within the school, on public
access, and on our Face-
book page, Director Caseen
Gaines said. The students
and faculty have been look-
ing forward to seeing more
of the show, and our pre-
views have gone a long way
to keep interest high. If peo-
ple wait to buy tickets at the
door, they may not be there.
Rent: School Edition stars
seniors Alexis Carrillo, Jel-
lyn Anne Echon, Timothy
Fisher, Peter Panayotof and
Caitlin Wickner, as well as
juniors Ryan Cloughley,
Kayla Flintall and James
Katsaroans. Twenty other
students round out the en-
semble cast.
Rent: School Edition has
been a lot of work, but the
kids have been rising to the
challenge, said Gaines.
Tickets are $12. Call
Jeanette Mortorano at 201-
646-7902. For information
visit www.facebook.com/
rentathhs.
During the Hackensack City
Councils Feb. 19 meeting, a
resolution congratulating the
Hackensack Police Depart-
ment on its 125-year anniver-
sary was approved. The force
started out as the Hackensack
Improvement Commission on
Feb. 21, 1888 when two men
split the city in half and pa-
trolled its streets. Mayor Mi-
chael Melf noted that over the
years, police headquarters has
been located at many different
locations around the city but
found its home on Central and
State streets in 1958.
In other business, City
Manager Stephen Lo Iacono
reported that Hackensack will
take part in Youth in Govern-
ment Day on March 20. Lo
Iacono explained that the city
will partner with the schools,
and elected offcials and de-
partment heads will be shad-
owed by students as they go
about their business during the
course of the day.
Lo Iacono announced that
the city is now using the Nixle
Emergency Notifcation Sys-
tem, which allows city resi-
dents who register to receive
emergency notifcations and
other pertinent information
via emergency phone call and
text message. Residents may
register by visiting www.hack-
ensack.org.
During the public com-
ments portion of the meeting,
several residents questioned
the $150,000 pay-out to To-
mas Padillla, the recently re-
tired police captain and interim
police chief. City offcials said
Padilla was due the money as
he had unused vacation days,
sick time and compensatory
time at the time of his retire-
ment.
A dispute over the park-
ing of garbage trucks in a city
neighborhood has been settled
amicably by the two parties in-
volved, Daniel Ferretti, a busi-
ness owner, and Steven Berrio,
a resident. Berrio reported to
the council that Ferretti has
agreed to stop parking trucks
in front of his house, and he
believes they have formed a
friendship. Melf thanked the
men for coming to an agree-
ment in an amicable manner.
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While the Hackensack
High School gym was over-
fowing with North Jerseys
best young wrestlers, their
coaches and parents for the
Twin County Junior Wres-
tling Leagues annual region-
al championships on Feb.
23, police said one Hoboken
coach exposed himself and
masturbated in a hallway.
Hackensack police ar-
rested Brandon Kinney, 28,
of Hoboken, two days fol-
lowing the tournament after
a surveillance camera cap-
tured him committing the
lewd act, reports said. The
scene was discovered by the
high schools resource of-
fcer during a random check
of the weekends camera
footage. In the video, Kinney
was seen fondling himself
near the gymnasium at ap-
proximately 1:15 p.m. while
the tournament was in high
gear, said Hackensack Capt.
Thomas Salcedo.
Kinney was charged with
one count of lewdness and
was released on a summons.
Kinney worked as a coach
for the EDGE School of
Wrestling in Hoboken, which
trains the Hoboken PAL wres-
tling team as well as private
clients, both youngsters and
adults. Following Kinneys
arrest, the following message
was posted on the clubs Web
site.
Due to the seriousness
of the charges, he has been
dismissed immediately from
any and all responsibilities
and is no longer associated
with the EDGE Hoboken in
any way. Effective imme-
diately, Brandon Kinney is
prohibited from entering any
EDGE-related premises. The
security and welfare of our
class members remain a top
priority, and EDGE Hoboken
will continue to take all mea-
sures necessary to ensure a
safe athletic environment for
all who utilize the facility.
youth Wrestling Coach arrested Hackensack Council Update
By PaTTI MCnaMaRa
Taking over-the-counter
antacids such as Tums
and prescription antacids
such as Prilosec, Prevacid,
Nexium, Pepcid or Zantac
offer only temporary relief
and really dont address
the true cause of heart-
burn.
Poor food combin-
ing and lack of stomach
acid production may be
the cause. Try this simple
remedy and see how you
feel.
Never eat starches and
proteins together. Instead,
eat them with vegetables.
For example, when you eat
have spaghetti dont in-
clude meatballs. Just enjoy
with plain marinara sauce.
You can add any vegeta-
bles such as steamed zuc-
chini or eggplant to the
sauce if you desire. Stop
eating meat, chicken, fsh,
eggs or beans with pota-
toes, rice or pasta. Instead,
eat these proteins with lots
of steamed vegetables and
a big salad.
Reduced stomach acid or
hydrochloric acid (HCL)
can be caused by stress,
the aging process and poor
diet, which causes a lack
of minerals such as zinc
and chloride To see if you
lack hydrochloric acid just
go to your local vitamin
shop and ask for a HCL
food supplement and fol-
low the directions on the
bottle.
In addition to proper
food combining, always
eat slowly and chew your
food thoroughly.
These are some easy so-
lutions to a very common
health problem.
Dr. Philip Di Pasquale
is a chiropractic physician
and nutritionist. He may
be contacted at Bergen
Spine & Wellness Center,
106 West Pleasant Ave.,
Maywood, N.J., 07607,
201-820-1441 or bergen-
spinewellness@gmail.com.
Combining his lifelong love
of professional sports with
a passion for transforming
smiles, Dr. Jason Schepis has
brought his new state-of-the-
art dental facility to Rochelle
Park.
Originally opened by Dr. H.
Hugh Gardy in 1961, S Den-
tal moved from Maywood to
Rochelle Park in January. The
renovated space is completely
digital and paperless, handi-
cap-friendly and fully certifed
by the Americans with Dis-
abilities Act. The seven-person
staff focuses on all areas of
dentistry, including orthodon-
tics, serving as a one-stop shop
for patients dental needs.
In addition to his practice,
Schepis, who graduated from
the University of Pennsylva-
nia School Of Dental Medi-
cine, is the team dentist for
four professional sports fran-
chises. These include the New
York Giants, Brooklyn Nets,
New Jersey Devils and the
NY/NJ Red Bulls.
Schepis recalled his frst ex-
perience on the sidelines at a
Giants game in 2007.
It was the beginning of the
frst quarter, and they started
calling my name to come ex-
amine a player who had just
been injured, he explained.
Next thing I know, my cell
phone starts ringing like cra-
zy because I was on TV. The
cameras were flming me as I
was assessing the patient on
the sidelines. We did an X-ray
immediately and determined
the players jaw had been
fractured. I had to tell Coach
Coughlin the player couldnt
go back in and play, and that
same night we repaired the
jaw.
Schepis is gearing up for a
big grand re-opening event at S
Dental this spring, which will
include a Giants player signing
autographs and other fun, fam-
ily surprises. He also continues
to look toward the future and
fnd new ways to improve and
expand the practice.
Because we do so much
cosmetic dentistry work, we
are exploring the area of facial
cosmetic procedures and pos-
sibly bring in an anti-aging
specialist, Schepis said. We
want to offer our patients
ways to improve the body as a
whole because that goes hand-
in-hand with what we are do-
ing now.
For more information about
S Dental, visit http://sdental-
specialists.com/ or stop by the
offce at 50 Essex St., Rochelle
Park, 201-242-8888.
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network for
Childrens
Health
Hackensack Univer-
sity Medical Center and
the Hackensack Regional
Chamber of Commerce
are co-hosting Charity for
Our Childrens Health on
April 10 from 5:30 to 7:30
p.m. in the Palm Court of
the hospital, 20 Prospect
Ave. Guests will enjoy free
valet parking, an open bar,
hors doeuvres and net-
working with health pro-
fessionals, business leaders
and community activists
while supporting Healthy
Futures, a pediatric weight
management program, and
the Molly and Lindsey
Diabetes Research Foun-
dation, both at Hackensack
University Medical Center.
Heartburn, Acid Refux Sufferers:
natural Cures Work Best
By DR. PHIlIP
DI PaSqUale
S Dental opens in Rochelle Park
Photo Courtesy: S Dental
Dr. Jason Schepis
By Joy BelgIoVIne
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The Hackensack Re-
gional Chamber of Com-
merce is hosting its sixth
annual Indoor Moonlight
Picnic on March 20 at
Moose Lodge 1971 on Po-
lify Road in Hackensack.
From 6 to 9 p.m., guests
will enjoy picnic fare, bev-
erages, camaraderie and
networking. There will be
a cash bar available. Pro-
ceeds beneft education
scholarships and chamber
programs. There will be
prizes for best picnic attire
and a chance to win a 42-
inch HDTV. Reservations
are required and due by
March 15. Tickets are $35
per person and may be pur-
chased by calling 201-489-
3700 or e-mailing cham-
berhacknj@aol.com. Visit
www.hackensackchamber.
org for more information.
Moonlight Picknicking at the Moose lodge
The home of corned
beef and pastrami will be
challenging the spot for
General Tsos at the annu-
al pre-Passover food chal-
lenge pitting Teaneck eat-
ery Noahs Ark against
Chopstix.
The event collects do-
nations for Teanecks
Helping Hands Food
Pantry.
Each year, customers
of Noahs Ark and Chop-
stix vie for the biggest
donations to help their
neighbors, while prov-
ing their loyalty to their
favorite kosher food
source, said Noam So-
kolow, owner of No-
ahs Ark Deli & Shellys
Dairy Restaurant.
Last years challenge
realized more than 500
bags of cereal, pancake
mix, four, tuna, ketchup,
diapers and toiletries for
the food pantry just as
supplies were low at the
pantry, 195 West Engle-
wood Ave., which serves
hundreds of families in
need.
It was a win/win
situation for everyone:
the Jewish community
cleaned their pantries
and the food pantry ben-
efted, said Elie Y. Katz,
owner of Chopstix and a
township councilman.
This years contest runs
from March 1 through
March 22. Donations of
unopened, non-refrigerat-
ed food and toiletries will
be accepted at the follow-
ing locations: Chopstix,
172 West Englewood
Ave.; Noahs Ark, 493
Cedar Lane; and Shellys
Dairy Restaurant, 482
Cedar Lane, all in Tean-
eck.
Whichever restaurant
garners the most dona-
tions wins this years
bragging rights.
noahs ark accepts Chopstix Food Challenge - again
Photo Courtesy: Chopstix
noam Sokolow and elie y. Katz
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The Rotary Club of Hack-
ensack provides small grants
of up to $1,500 to not-proft
organizations based in Hack-
ensack and serving the Hack-
ensack community. To be
eligible, an organization must
be incorporated or legisla-
tively established in the State
of New Jersey. The program
is designed to assist the orga-
nization with a specifc project
not to fund its basic operating
budget. Funding is limited to
the purchase of equipment,
materials, supplies or services
necessary to implement the
proposed project. Applications
may be obtained by writing to
Rotary Club of Hackensack,
P.O. Box 471, Hackensack,
N. J., 07601, calling Steve
Koestner at 201-342-6264 or
visiting hackensackrotary.org.
The application deadline is
April 15.
Hackensack Rotary grants Program
It means a lot to win at this
level, said Coach John Stal-
lone. Every team has 20 wins
or better. Winning at home
means a lot to them. We have
a real good home support from
people in Hackensack.
Michael Foca, Peter Brown,
Michael Rodriguez, Goran
Krasic and Brendon Faison
all won matches in the frst
round. They will join fellow
teammates Amir George and
Anthony Romero at the second
round of regional competition,
scheduled to begin the evening
of Friday, March 1 at Hacken-
sack High School. Top winners
will advance to the semi-fnals
and possibly the championship
round on Saturday.
Foca made fairly quick work
of his opponent, Zach Caval-
laro of Paramus Catholic, with
an early score of 4-2 in the
120-pound bout. The biggest
moment in the match came on
Focas ability to free up his left
arm, which was locked by Ca-
vallaro, and reach from behind
to pull him to the ground. Foca
then pinned Cavallaro to secure
the win.
Brown dominated his match
against Don Boscos Jesse
Reiter in the 132-pound class.
Brown never allowed Reiter
to gain any momentum, pin-
ning him to the mat with a frm
grasp of Reiters leg and arm.
As for 160-pound Rodri-
guez, he got off to a bit of a
slow start against Freddy Takla
of Bogota/Weehawken, who
quickly racked up some points.
Rodriguez dragged his way out
of the wrestling circle to avoid
further points for Takla, and
then turned it on full steam. In
an incredible effort, Rodriguez
won the match 16-5.
Faison took care of Lodi
High Schools Victor Gomez
with a frst period pin just 34
seconds into the match.
The yeoman-like effort of
the evening belonged to Goran
Krasic in the 195-pound bout
against Paramus Brandon Se-
bahie. Neither wrestler
could gain an upper hand on
the other, as the two spent a bet-
ter part of the frst two periods
locked up. With the fnal score
tied 1-1, the battle went into
overtime, then double overtime
with Krasic as the winner, 4-1.
Goran is in good shape for
it. He works real hard in the
room, he deserves a win like
that, Stallone said.
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Continued from Page 1
Photo Courtesy: Michael Cohen
Brendon Faison of Hackenack vs. lodis Victor gomez.
I have always liked cook-
books. I like to cook, maybe
not so much to bake. As I
cook, combining ingredients
and seeing how they evolve
into a delectable bite to eat is
a pleasure.
Growing up, my grand-
ma always had her favorite
cookbooks. I now have them
and enjoy fnding her notes
to add this or alter that next
to a recipe. Shed save clip-
pings from magazines and
stuffed them into those cook-
books, noting great tomato
aspic or a special something
that would round out a fam-
ily meal.
I see old cookbooks as
history books which can be
classifed as vintage collect-
ibles. The authors may have
come from groups within
churches, schools, organi-
zations, auxiliaries, PTAs,
womens clubs, fre or po-
lice departments that are still
around or perhaps long gone.
Its amazing from where you
may pick up an old cook-
book. It could be it at a fea
market or garage sale. That
book may have been writ-
ten by that sellers relative
or from someone who lived
in perhaps Cape Cod, South
Carolina, Pennsylvania or
Hawaii. When it was writ-
ten is its stamp in time. What
was available due to climate
or war time events would
surely dictate the necessary
ingredients.
The Second Reformed
Church, which was erected
in 1908, issued The Dutch
Cook Book- Favorite Reci-
pes contributed by the la-
dies of Hackensack. It was
compiled at the church ba-
zaar and published on March
30, 1909. The recipes surely
refect the era.
It is not what people eat,
but what they digest that
makes them strong, says
the book. It is not what
they read, but what they re-
member that makes them
learned.
Pre-World War II, Kate
Smith, who was well known
back then as the singer of
Irving Berlins God Bless
America and had her own
radio hour on CBS each
Thursday night, published
Kate Smiths Favorite Reci-
pes-1939. She promoted
Calumets Double Action
Baking Powder and Swans
Down Cake Flour. Shed
answered questions such as
why cakes didnt rise and
offered recipes such as a
caramel marshmallow cake,
quick breads, sponge cake,
upside down cake, tea, spice
cakes and told the secrets to
better baking.
Once World War II was
upon us, everyone dealt
with the rationing of sugar,
milk, meats and more. One
1943 publication, The Vic-
tory Vitamin Cook Book for
Wartime Meals by Florence
LaGanke, was a recipe book
focused on using point-ra-
tioning coupons. It discussed
how to prepare a lunch box
and an after-the-night-shift
meal. It offered suggestions
for meat substitutes, extend-
ers and desserts that would
save sugar.
The recipes found in
cookbooks during hard f-
nancial times would leave
some today turning up their
noses. Some examples: Fried
Corn Flakes, Shrimp Wig-
gle, Raised Brown Bread,
Ambrosia, Suet Pudding,
Ginger Jibb Candy, Tomato
Jam, Pineapple and Orange
Marmalades and foods made
from wheat germ and oats.
Back in the day, measure-
ments were not as we know
them today. A good example
from nearly 75 years ago
was knowing that 10 eggs
equaled one pound and that
butter the size of an egg
equaled two ounces. Wonder
if thats the same today?
As we hit the late 1950s
and 60s, cookbooks were
published based on how we
were preparing our foods
such by using the barbecue
grill, Reynolds wrap, an
electric oven, an Osterizer
blender, beef jerky machine,
a skillet or Tefon pan or food
hydrator. When we got to
the 1980s, we began using
microwaves to heat up the
latest meals. Today weve
added food processors, bul-
let blenders and much more.
Even today, there are
cookbooks based on the sin-
gle main ingredient. Mayon-
naise and Campbells soups
easily top the list.
Eating with family and
good friends may conjure up
memories of a specifc dish.
Thumbing through old cook-
books may bring them back.
What a sweet discovery to
uncover that recipe that you
long forgot. Happy hunting!
Barbara J. Gooding is a
creative and historical writer
who resides in Hackensack.
She may be contacted via
The County Seat newspaper
info@cntyseat.com or bj-
gooding@gmail.com.
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By BaRBaRa J.
gooDIng
Photo Courtesy: Barbara J. gooding
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Parisian academy
owner applauded
By noelle FRIeSon
Harry Comp doesnt see
himself a philanthropist; he
says he simply does what he
feels is right.
What feels right for the
owner of Parisian Beauty
Academy in Hackensack is
donating his time, money and
his expertise to dozens of non-
proft organizations each year
and inspiring his students to
do the same.
Comp was recently hon-
ored by the Community Re-
source Council (CRC) with
the distinguished Dr. Harry
Brandeis Memorial Commu-
nity Service Award at Seasons
in Washington Township.
Comp along with Bergen
County Surrogate Michael
Dressler and Peter Mercer,
president of Ramapo College,
were the evenings honorees.
We nominated Harry
Comp for the Harry Brandeis
Award because his giving
goes beyond his business
and beyond his fnancial do-
nations, said Diana DiGi-
rolamo, director, CRC. He
fnds time in his busy life as
a father and businessman to
make a one-on-one differ-
ence in peoples lives. That is
the embodiment of the Harry
Brandeis Award.
Parisian Beauty Academy
was founded by Comps par-
ents, Harry and Henrietta, in
1949. When Comp and his
sister, Penny Muccia, took
over operations more than 20
years ago, they partnered with
the Paul Mitchell Schools to
create a plethora of opportu-
nities for their students.
What started as a small hair
salon and beauty school has
since grown into a state-of-
the-art beauty clinic and train-
ing facility comprising nearly
a whole square block in
downtown Hackensack. Stu-
dents, who Comp describes
as the future professionals,
train on the latest techniques
in hair styling and hair care,
skin care, makeup applica-
tion and airbrushing and mas-
sage. There are also specialty
courses such as special effects
makeup. Parisian students of-
fer these services to the gen-
eral public.
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emblem
Honors
Heroes
World War II veteran Jerome
Some, owner of Somes Uni-
forms in Hackensack, knows
the kind of courage and selfess-
ness required of frst respond-
ers. When he witnessed these
local men and women in action
responding to Hurricane Sandy
last October, he was inspired to
create a badge to recognize their
bravery.
Some, who has been design-
ing citation bars, uniform in-
signia and badges for national
and hometown heroes at his
Main Street shop since opening
the doors in 1956, put a lot of
thought into this piece of work.
The silver, red and black merit
pin is inscribed with Hurricane
Sandy 2012 Response Team
and includes a hurricane symbol
and two storm-warning maritime
fags.
Somes Uniforms has received
orders from agencies such as the
Randolph Fire Department and
the Brigantine Policemens Be-
nevolent Association and forces
as far as Kentucky, Massachu-
setts and Florida. To thank the
local police offcers, frefghters
and emergency medical work-
ers, Somes donated more than
400 pins to the Bergen County
Executives Offce.
Police Chief Dan Shaffery of
the Little Silver Police Depart-
ment in Monmouth County has
distributed the bars to 25 offcers
and support staff members as
well as Little Silver Mayor Rob-
ert Neff Jr.
His house was gonetotally
lost, said Shaffery. But Mayor
Neff worked through the Code
Red all week to help our resi-
dents without regard to his own
misfortune.
The Hurricane Sandy citation
bar is the frst of its kind.
If youre fortunate enough to
be in a community with someone
whose noble actions warrant be-
ing recognized show your grati-
tude by giving them a Response
Team badge, said Some. If
youre fortunate enough to en-
counter someone who was al-
ready honored with the Response
Team badge, thank him or her by
openly recognizing the tireless
work that must have been done
to earn it.
By noelle FRIeSon
After watching their
championship basketball
title hopes virtually die in a
second quarter where they
were outscored 16-2, the
Hackensack High School
Comets valiant second
half effort was not enough
to dethrone their archrivals,
the Teaneck Highway-
men, at the 57th Oscar F.
Thompson Memorial Ber-
gen County Jamboree f-
nals on Feb. 21.
Teaneck High Schools
70-55 victory over Hacken-
sack at a packed Bill Brad-
ley Center on the Ramapo
College campus in Mah-
wah was the schools third
consecutive Bergen County
title, setting a county re-
cord of 11 in all.
Its huge for our pro-
gram, said Teaneck Coach
Jerome Smart. I am proud
of our kids, especially our
seniors.
Even though these two
teams split their season se-
ries, Teaneck made the nec-
essary adjustments for this
rubber match and dominat-
ed in virtually every aspect
of the game. From the on-
set, the Comets struggled to
match up against the High-
waymens size inside the
paint, as Luis Hernandez,
Myles McLeod and Shakir
Lindsey proved too much
to handle.
We were embarrassed
by the last defensive effort
we had against Hackensack,
and we werent going to let it
happen again, Smart added.
Teanecks Hernandez
had a monster game, lead-
ing both teams with 28
points. He made his mark
as game MVP early, driv-
ing through three Hacken-
sack defenders for a bucket
to give Teaneck an 8-3
lead, and, later in the open-
ing quarter, nailed a three-
pointer to make it 11-5.
However, the momentum
started to change once Te-
aneck got into foul trouble
with a couple offensive
charges.
Hackensacks Jamik
Moore made the High-
waymen pay for their er-
rors. He converted one of
two free throws to cut the
defcit to six. On the next
Comet possession, Moore
powered his way under the
hoop for a layup, with an
assist from Anthony Uribe
to make it 16-12; before
hitting a jumper to cut the
lead to two, 16-14.
However, this was as
close as Hackensack would
ever get the rest of the eve-
ning. The Comets offense
went into a collective funk
in the second quarter, with
the only points coming on
a pair of free throws from
Chris Myers.
Hernandez dominated
the quarter on the glass for
Teaneck, and Hackensacks
inability to do anything with
the basketball on the offen-
sive end told the tale of Te-
anecks 16-2 run.
Hernandez opened the
quarter with a three-pointer
to build the lead back up
to fve. Later he connected
on three of Teanecks four
jump shots to end the quar-
ter as Teaneck built a 34-18
halftime lead. Hernandez
already had 18 points at the
break.
The competitive nature
of this team caused us to go
into a hole, said Hacken-
sack Coach Aaron Taylor.
We have a number of guys
who want to take hold of the
game. You cant have indi-
vidual stuff, not in a selfsh
way. Teaneck gets you into
that type of game and they
get rebounds and steals.
Hackensack fnally
turned things around in the
third quarter. They fus-
tered Teanecks fast break,
as Rashard Figures and
Uribe blocked shots at the
rim, and the physical pres-
ence of Moore started to
wear out the athletic High-
waymen.
Soon, the points started
to fow for the Comets. The
Comets cut the defcit to 10
points after Kenyon Lewis
hit a jumper and was fouled
in the process midway
through the third quarter.
However, no matter how
close Hackensack came,
Teaneck had an answer.
Lindseys steal resulted
in two more points for the
Highwaymen, and Eddie
Pea connected on a layup
of his own to expand the
lead to 43-29.
Hackensack went on a
10-4 run, highlighted by
jumpers from Figures and
a slam dunk and foul shot
by Lewis to cut the defcit
back to nine. Finally, Fig-
ures was fouled and con-
nected on both free throws
to get Hackensack to with-
in seven, 47-40, with six
minutes remaining.
What seemed like a plau-
sible Hackensack come-
back was quickly erased
by Teanecks tenacious
defense. Lindsey snuck
around Myers and stole
the dribble from his hands
gliding to the hoop and
drawing the foul. He con-
nected on both free throws.
Then, it was Peas turn
to play the thief. He too
stripped the ball from a
Hackensack possession, set-
ting up Lindsey down the
court for the layup, rebuild-
ing the lead back to 51-40.
Finally, Hernandez all but
put Bergen County title in
Teanecks back pocket when
he hit a fade-away jumper,
plus a foul shot to give Tean-
eck at 54-40 advantage.
It feels amazing. There
are not a lot of teams who
can say they won three in a
row, Hernandez said. I al-
ways want to go out with a
bang and play my hardest.
Both teams moved on to
the NJISAA tournament.
Hackensack won the frst
round and was set to play
Kennedy High School of
Paterson on March 1.
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Teaneck Three-peat Upsets Hackensack Comets
Photo Courtesy: Michael Cohen
Tip-off of the Bergen County Jamboree at Ramapo
College pits Myles Mcleod of Teaneck against Rashard
Figures of Hackensack.
By MICHael CoHen
Photo Courtesy: Dock Russell
on Feb. 12, Majestic lodge of Hackensack hosted a State of the Union party hosted by
Dock Russell. The event was attended by a diverse group of guests of all ages and races
including Patrick gorham, researcher, writer and director of africaWrites.com, an african
cultural research team. He brought with him Chief Donzo Kounti and Robert Saa Mil-
limono from guinea, West africa, who were visiting the United States for the 2013 World
Interfaith Harmony Week. The african delegation spoke to the Hackensack guests about
their travels and expressed gratitude for the invitation.
Hollywood will come to
Varick Memorial A.M.E.
Zion Church in Hacken-
sack when it hosts its own
Academy Awards on Sat-
urday, March 23 at 3 p.m.
Male and female nominees
will walk a red carpet in
their fnest attire, and the
winners will receive a spe-
cial Varick Oscar.
The event is designed to
celebrate Varick members
by recognizing them for
their dedication and contri-
butions to their church.
The awards to be pre-
sented include Lifetime
Achievement, Best Sup-
porting Role, Shining Star,
Christian Gentleman, Spir-
it-Driven, Mr. Everything,
Songbird and Warrior for
Christ. A special Friendship
Award will be presented to
a pastor in the Hackensack
community.
The event will take
place at Varick Fellowship
Theater, 120 Atlantic St.,
Hackensack, and will be
followed by a light meal.
Suggested donations are
$20 for adults and $10 for
children (ages 12 and un-
der). For ticket informa-
tion, contact Varick Memo-
rial A.M.E. Zion Church
at 201-343-8240 or vma-
mez@gmail.com.
The awards celebration is
the second of Varicks three
pre-Womans Day events
which lead to the celebra-
tion of Varick Womans
Day on Sunday, April 14.
The Womans Day Cel-
ebration is chaired by Gail
Wynn Huland El. The co-
chairs of the Varick Acad-
emy Awards Committee are
Lois Braithwaite, Patricia
Caine and Dorothy Marsh.
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Clarinetist Selected
On Feb. 2, Stephen Ra-
man, an eighth grader at
the Hackensack Middle
School, auditioned for the
NJSMA Region I Band
and Orchestra at Clifton
High School. As a result,
Stephen was chosen frst
chair bass clarinetist in all
of Bergen, Sussex, Passaic,
Hudson, Essex and Warren
counties. His scores were
so high that organizers
asked him to play with both
the Concert Band and the
Orchestral Ensembles.
Stephen has always
been a very motivated mu-
sic student, said Hack-
ensack Middle School In-
strumental Music Director
Michael MacVicar.
Stephen plays soprano
clarinet in all of the HMS
ensembles and is a member
of the Hackensack High
School Marching Com-
ets. He also studies at the
Jump Start Music Summer
School during the summer
to keep his music skills
fresh.
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Adler Aphasia Center, a
non-proft post-rehabilitative
therapeutic center based in
Maywood and West Orange
that addresses the long-term
needs of people with aphasia
and their families, is partner-
ing with Garden State Yoga to
raise awareness about aphasia.
Garden State Yoga offers
a free one-hour Community
Yoga class every Sunday
from 1 to 2 p.m. with a sug-
gested $5 minimum contribu-
tion to support a charity. Each
Sunday during the month of
March, Garden State Yoga
will raise awareness about
aphasia on behalf of Adler
Aphasia Center.
Visit www.adleraphasia-
center.org or call 201-368-
8585. For information about
Garden State Yoga, visit
www.gardenstateyoga.com
or call 973-680-1400.
Free yoga
Sundays
Why Retire in Maywood?
Inside Jersey magazine re-
cently named Maywood as
one of the best places to retire
in New Jersey.
But what makes Maywood,
nicknamed Mayberry by some
longtime residents, so appeal-
ing? Its all about the home-
town feel.
There is something com-
forting about a small town
Main Street. The mom and
pop restaurants and shops. The
hale and hearty greetings. And
a double scoop of mint choco-
late chip ice cream on a warm
Saturday evening, stated the
article.
During a stroll along West
Pleasant Avenue one can fnd
a fsh market, a meat market
and a gourmet food market.
Foodies can pick up fresh
bread at Maywood Market,
sandwich at Oak Ale House,
an ice cream at Uncle Louie
Gs or rotisserie chicken at
Uncle Paulies. Theres the
Maywood Pharmacy and Vic-
tors Maywood Inn, several
nail and hair salons such as A
Cut Above and a plethora of
pizzerias such as Marios.
Its a main street thats
on a side street, said Mayor
Gregg Padovano. Its a very
pedestrian-friendly street and
its very quaint. And those lit-
tle stores and that quaintness,
I think, is what really gives
Maywood a small-town feel,
even though were in one of
the most congested counties in
the country.
Maywood, population
9,555, is nestled snugly be-
tween Paramus and Hack-
ensack and easily accessible
to Routes 80, 4 and 17. One
can easily walk anywhere in
the 1.29-square mile town.
NJ Transit offers routes into
Manhattan as well as Hack-
ensack and other neighbor-
ing towns. Transit time into
Manhattan: 34 minutes.
For its residents who are 65
and older, a group which ac-
counts for nearly 16 percent
of its population, Maywoods
amenities are endless. Hack-
ensack University Medical
Center is two miles away, and
a handful of other hospitals
are within fve miles. There is
housing for the elderly and a
free shuttle to doctors appoint-
ments and the supermarket.
The Maywood Recreation
Department offers water aero-
bics at the community pool
and movies at the local library
plus senior line dancing, chair
yoga, crochet and more.
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Tattooed Mugger Wanted
At approximately 12:15
p.m. on Feb. 19, a woman
was walking northbound
on Spring Valley Road at
the intersection of Desoto
Avenue in Maywood when
a man approached from
behind, pushed her to the
ground and rifed through
her pockets, police said.
The suspect fed the scene
by running down Desoto
toward Briarcliff Avenue.
The suspect was described
as slim with a round tattoo
of a face or skull about the
size of a quarter between
the thumb and forefn-
ger on one hand, reports
said. Anyone with infor-
mation is asked to call the
Maywood Police Depart-
ment at 201-845-8800.
lenox Burglar Sought
A resident of Lenox Av-
enue in Maywood reported
an attempted burglary to
a home at approximately
7 a.m. on Feb. 22. The
suspected burglar used a
hammer that was in the
backyard to smash a rear
sliding glass door but was
unable to gain entry, re-
ports said. Anyone with
any information is asked
to contact the Maywood
Police Department at 201-
845-8800.
Maywood
Police
Briefs
Maywoodians artwork on Display
Photo Courtesy: genecie Camacho-azzollini
Danielle Quitola and Jessica Chang, students
at Maywood Avenue School, had their artwork
exhibited at the New Jersey Performing Arts
Center in Newark on Feb. 24. Only 30 pieces
of art were selected throughout the state by the
Art Educators of New Jersey Organization. The
young artists received awards at a reception at
NJPAC and will have their artwork published on
www.artsonia.com, a national online art gallery.
Local companies look-
ing to hire are invited to use
the services of the Hacken-
sack High School Drop-In
Career Center which rep-
resents students who are
ready to work. These stu-
dents have been prepped,
interviewed and reference-
checked. All candidates
have excellent grades, a
strong work ethic and a re-
sume. Contact the schools
Career Department by e-
mailing l.kelly@hacken-
sackschools.org, phoning
201-646-0722, ext. 27, or
faxing specifc requests to
201-646-1558.
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Paramus Math
lovers Compete
Photo Courtesy: West Brook Middle School
Students from West Brook MathCounts club.
Ten West Brook Middle
School MathCounts Club
members arrived at 8 a.m.
on Saturday, Feb. 2 for the
regional MathCounts com-
petition at Bergen Com-
munity College where they
competed against 200 stu-
dents representing 30 local
schools. MathCounts is
sponsored by the National
Society of Professional
Engineers. The competi-
tion is designed to chal-
lenge middle school stu-
dents and provide them
with the opportunity to
go head to head against
their peers from other
schools, cities and even
states if they progress to
the national competition in
Washington, D.C.
Parker Parents
appreciated
Photo Courtesy: Jack giorgio
nellie K. Parker School of Hackensack recently cele-
brated Parent appreciation Week. Cheryl Hills second
grade class selected a special theme, Pick a Point and
Fly to it! The children were encouraged to establish
personal academic goals and given strategies on how to
achieve them. as a culminating activity, parents visited
the class on Feb. 1 and listened to the students essays.
Students Ready
to Work
Photo Courtesy: Hackensack High School Drop-In Center
Felician College
Deans list
Several local students at-
tained Deans List honors
for the fall 2012 semester
at Felician College. The
Deans List recognizes the
academic accomplishments
of full-time matriculated
students who have obtained
a minimum G.P.A. of 3.5 for
the semester. The follow-
ing students were named:
Suzette Porter, Carola Tor-
rejon and Diana Zapata,
of Hackensack; Marlene
Hernandez and Alexander
Westcott, of Maywood;
Jaime Cettina and Nicole
Lepore, of Paramus; Me-
lissa Bilecky, of Rochelle
Park; Dina Kinloch and
Harry Wollenberg, of Tean-
eck; George Demirdjian, of
South Hackensack.
Book author Visits
Photo Courtesy: anna Tormey
on Feb. 12, Memorial School in Paramus enjoyed a visit
by Alexandra Siy, a non-fction award-winning writer of
science books. Siys works include Sneeze, Mosquito Bite,
Bug Shots, The Good, The Bad and the Bugly and more.
The Memorial School PTa funded the program where
students learned how to become an author. Pictured: al-
exandra Siy with second graders.
Hackensack Rotary
Scholarships
The Hackensack Ro-
tary Club provides schol-
arships of up to $1,500
to high school seniors
who live in Hackensack
and are planning post-
secondary education.
Scholarships are granted
based on the students
academic record, fnan-
cial need, educational
goals and service to the
community. Students
who attend Hackensack
High School may obtain
applications from their
guidance counselors.
Students attending other
high schools may obtain
an application by visiting
hackensackrotary. org;
writing to Hackensack
Rotary, P.O. Box 471,
Hackensack, N.J., 07601;
or by calling Tony Mar-
seglia at 201-343-8218.
The application deadline
is April 1.
Families Together at School
Photo Courtesy: Janine Teel
get Connected with legos night at Stony lane
School in Paramus where the school invited moms,
dads and students.
During the week of Feb.
11, students at Stony Lane
School of Paramus invited
their moms and dads for
breakfast a part of Bring
your Family to School
Week. The PTA sponsored
Muffns with Mom and
Doughnuts with Dad to
strengthen the important
relationship between home
and school. The school also
hosted Get Connected
with Legos Night and in-
vited parents and grandpar-
ents to read with the chil-
dren on select days.
Hackensack Univer-
sity Medical Center has
been named one of the na-
tions 50 best hospitals by
Healthgrades, an online
resource that helps con-
sumers search, evaluate,
compare and connect with
physicians and hospitals.
This distinction, which was
achieved based on clinical
performance over seven
years, places Hackensack-
UMC in the top one percent
of hospitals nationwide, out
of the nearly 4,500 hos-
pitals evaluated. No other
hospital in New York, New
Jersey and New England
has received this distinction
seven years in a row.
HackensackUMCs clini-
cal results have also made
it the only hospital in the
nation to be listed among
Healthgrades Americas
Best 100 Hospitals in 10 dif-
ferent areas and is the only
hospital in New York, New
Jersey and New England
to receive the Healthgrades
Distinguished Hospital
Award for Clinical Excel-
lence 11 years in a row.
We are tremendously
proud to be listed once
again as one of the na-
tions best hospitals, said
Robert Garrett, president
and chief executive offcer
of Hackensack University
Health Network. Hacken-
sackUMC is committed to
providing the highest level
of clinical care, producing
the safest results for our
patients. With nearly 4,500
hospitals evaluated, this
distinction speaks directly
to the accomplishments of
our nationally recognized
medical staff and our award
winning healthcare team.
HackensackUMC achieves Highest Rating
AT THE LIBRARIES
JOHNSON LIBRARY
Library closed: Mar. 29, May 27
galleRy anD CaSeS: Photography
by Barbara Jacobi; Cases: Gallery
Without Walls by Terry Weston.
CReaTIVITy WoRKSHoPS with
Eli Amdur and Chris Brune. Mar. 20,
The World in 2050Are You Ready?
Apr. 3, Creativity, Change and the 21
st

Century Leader. Apr. 17, Drawing on
the Right Side of the Brain, a hands-on
interactive workshop. Free of charge but
pre-registration requested. Call 201-343-
4169 ext. 24.
WHaT Do yoU HaVe To loSe?
Wednesdays from 10 11 a.m. for losing
weight and getting healthier.
PRoPeRTy TaX aPPealS
WHaT yoU neeD To KnoW!
Mar. 19 at 7 p.m. with Attorney David
Witherspoon. Registration required.
no PHoToSHoP? no PRoBleM
Mar. 21 at 7 p.m. Create catchy fyers
and make use of your computer to create
art. Everyone welcome. Pre-registration
required.
InSPeCT yoUR gaDgeT Mar.
7, 14, 21, 28. Apr. 4. Every Thursday
morning from 11 12 p.m. for
smartphones, tablets, nooks, kindles and
more. Bring the device and the manual
and learn to use your device more
effciently. Hackensack residents only.
FRIDay aFTeRnoon aT THe
MoVIeS Mar. 15 at 2 p.m. Call the
library for flm information.
BooK DISCUSSIon gRoUPMar.
16 at 10 a.m. at Javas Brewin. The book
will be Expats by Chris Pavone. Call
201-343-4781.
PReSCHoolSToRyHoURS
For ages 3 and up on Wednesdays and
Saturdays at 10 a.m. Pre-registration
required.
MoTHeR gooSe TIMe for children
under 3 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays at 11:15 a.m. Pre-registration
required.
SPeCIalneeDS SToRy HOUR
Mar. 16. at 9:15 a.m. Pre-registration
required.
MagIC TRee HoUSe BooK
ClUB Mar. 18 at 3:30 p.m. For grades
1 3. Pre-registration required.
ST. PaTRICKS Day
CeleBRaTIon on March 14 at 3:30
p.m. For grades 1 and up. Pre-registration
required.
aRTS anD CRaFTS Mar. 21 at
3:30 p.m. for a Spring Wreath Craft.
For grades 2 and up. Pre-registration
required.
SPRIng egg HUnT on Mar. 28 at
3:30 p.m. Pre-registration required.
BooK BIngo Fridays at 2:30 p.m.
lego Day Mar. 20 at 3:30 p.m.
for grades 2 and up. Pre-registration
required.
VIDeo gaMe ClUB Mar. 6 at 3:30
p.m. in the Junior Department. Grades 4
6 only. No pre-registration required.
TeCH TIMe Mar. 7, 11. For grades
3 5. Thursday at 3:30 p.m.; must attend
both sessions. Pre-registration required.
CoMPUTeR MenToRIng one-
on-one Mar. 13 from 3:30 4:30 p.m.
Pre-registration required.
SaTURDay MoVIeS at 2 p.m. Call
the library for details.
Teen TUeSDayS from 3:15 4:30
p.m. unless otherwise stated. For grades 7
12 only. Internet and board games plus
video games voted by you each week.
Mar. 12, 19, 26. Bring your library card
and/or permission slip for Internet access.
leaRn englISH oR SPanISH
USIng RoSeTTaSTone for
Hackensack residents only. Ages 14 and
up. By appointment only. Call 201-343-
4169 ext. 34.
eSlanD englISH
ConVeRSaTIon waiting list names
now being taken for upcoming class for
Hackensack residents only.
FReegal, FReaDIng anD
VIDeo gaMeS offers free music, free
new e-books and video games available
at Hackensack.bccls.org. Also borrow a
kindle for Hackensack members. Contact
Catherine Folk-Pushee for complete
information.
Library Board Meeting Dates 2013 Mar.
12, Apr. 9, May 14, June 11, Sept. 10,
Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10. Meetings will
take place at 274 Main St. at 4 p.m.
Library Hours: Adult: Monday -
Thursday from 9 a.m. 9 p.m. Friday
and Saturday from 9 a.m. 5 p.m.
Junior Department: Monday Tuesday
9 a.m. 9 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday
9 a.m. 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday 9
a.m. 5 p.m. Registration is required
for all special programs. Facebook.
com/JohnsonPubliclibrary. Call 201-
343-4169 ext. 14 or visit Hackensack.
bccls.org.
MayWooD lIBRaRy
galleRy with E. Francis Caufeld.
Meet the artist reception on Mar. 9 from
2 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments will
be served.
SUnDay MoVIeS Mar. 10 at 2 p.m.
for Intolerable Cruelty. Presented by
the Maywood Recreation Department.
All are welcome.
gIFT aBooK FUnDRaISeR
dedicate and donate a childrens/young
adult book or books for $5. Each patron
is encouraged to write a dedication page
that will be included in the book.
FaX 24 Public Service Fax Machine is
located in the lobby and accepts debit
and check cards: Visa, Master Card,
Amex and Discover. $1.50/frst page,
$1/ each additional to USA, Canada and
Caribbean. International rates: $4.95/frst
page, $3.45/additional pages.
iPaDS available for checkout to
Maywood residents with valid library
card.
PIano KeyBoaRDIng on Tuesdays
from 10:30 a.m. noon. Register at the
front desk.
yogaSaTURDayS Free one-hour
beginner classes for ages 16 and older
on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Registration
required.
SCRaPBooK ClUB meets for the
basics of scrapbooking Mar. 11 from
6 7 p.m. with Stephanie Rogers to
create your own scrapbook. Register at
the front desk.
aFTeRnoon SCRaPBooK ClUB
meets for the basics of scrapbooking
at noon on Mar. 5, 19 with Stephanie
Rogers to create our own scrapbook.
Register at the front desk.
DRoP-In SCRaPBooKIng Day
on the second Sunday of each month
from 2 4 p.m. Bring your own pictures
and supplies; the library has scissors
and paper.
neIgHBoRS HelPIng
neIgHBoRS career support group on
Thursdays at 1 p.m.
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 at 11 a.m.
and Thursdays from 2 2:45 p.m. for
toddlers through 6 years old with parents
or caregivers.
BIlIngUalSToRy TIMe on
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. The library is
looking for parents to read picture books
aloud in their native language. Call Jenna
at the library if interested.
aFTeR SCHoolPRogRaM on
Tuesdays from 3 6 p.m. Grades 2 8
welcome. Registration required at the
front desk or with Jenna. If school is
closed the program is canceled. Open to
Maywood residents.
VaST FoReIgn ColleCTIon to
accommodate the 38 percent of residents
in Bergen County who speak a language
other than English. Come visit the library
and explore the books and DVDs on
hand and to request additional language
books.
yoUng aDUlT eXHIBIToRS
WanTeD to display art work. All art is
welcome! Contact Jenna at 201-845-215.
MayWooD loCalHISToRy
RooM by appointment only; for group
tours call Carol Dass at 201-845-8830 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. Registration required
unless otherwise noted.
FIlM SCReenIng Mar. 11 of the flm
of Anna Karenina at 1 p.m. Brown bag
lunch at 12:30 p.m. Coffee/tea provided.
Free and open to the public with First
come seating.
In THe SPoTlIgHT Mar. 18 travel
flm series China to the Max: Shanghai
& Hong Kong at 12:30 p.m. Light
refreshments. Free and open to all with
frst come seating.
laDIeS nIgHT oUT BooK ClUB
at 7 p.m. Books available at librarys
circulation desk. Refreshments will be
served. Mar. 20, Little Princes by Conor
Grennan.
aFTeRnoon BooK ClUB Mar. 15
at 1 p.m. The book will be The Visibles
by Sara Shepard. Discussion at 1 p.m.
Coffee and tea provided.
SToRyTIMeS: for Paramus residents
at Main Branch: Little Bookworms for
birth -18 months with caregiver Tuesdays
at 10 -10:45 a.m. Teeny Time for ages 18
- 30 months with caregiver, Wednesdays
and Thursdays at 9:45 a.m. Tell Me a
Story for ages 2.5 3.5 with caregiver on
Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at
11 a.m. Picture Book Parade for ages 3.5
5 on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and Thursdays
at 1:15. Reid Branch: Tell Me a Story for
ages 2 3.5 with caregiver on Tuesdays
or Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Picture Book
Parade for ages 3.5 5 on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at four different
times. Registration required.
aFTeRSCHoolaDVenTUReS for
grades K-4 on Thursdays from 4 4:45
p.m. Register for the entire season.
PaJaMaSToRyTIMe Tuesdays at 7
p.m. Next meeting: Mar. 19.
SIng-a-long SToRyTIMe for
ages 2 5 with parent or caregiver at 10
a.m. Next meeting Mar. 19
MoVIe MaTInee All ages welcome
at 3 p.m. No registration necessary.
Page TURneRS on Tuesdays at 4
p.m. for grades 3 and 4. Next meeting:
Mar. 12.
BeTWeen: after-school crafts and
cooking program for grades 5 7 on
Tuesdays at 3 p.m. Mar. 12.
eDIBle eXPeRIMenTS for grades 3
4 who will be building life-size snacks
Mar. 19 from 3 p.m. Ages 4 grade 2 at
3:45 p.m.
elePHanT anD PIggIe PaRTy to
celebrate National Pig Day, Mar. 20 from
3:45 5 p.m. for ages 4 grade 2.
HaPPy BIRTHDay, RanDolPH
CalDeCoTT! Mar. 22 from 1:15 2
p.m. for ages 3 5. Listen to award-
winning picture books and have a snack.
Register by Mar. 8.
SUPeRHeRo PaRTy Mar 22 from
4 4:45 p.m. for grades K 4. Listen to
superhero books and decorate your own
mask and cape. Register by Mar. 8.
HIgH SCHoolBooK ClUB for
grades 9 12 at 2:30 3:30 p.m. on Mar.
26 meeting at Paramus High School
Media Center.
Teen WeDneSDayS aT MaIn
Cooking Club from 3:30 5 p.m. For
grades 5-8. Mar. 13. Rock Band/Glee
Karaoke on Mar. 6.
Teen TeCH WeeK 2013 Mar. 10
16 with a scavenger hunt using your
camera phone. For grades 5 and up.
PI Day Mar. 14 from 3 5 p.m. for
grades 5-8.
gaMe DayS for grades 5 and up form
3 4 p.m. Mar. 6.
SToRyTIMe aT ReID Tell Me a
Story for ages 2 3 with caregiver on
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Picture Book Parade for ages 3 5 on
Mondays at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesdays
and Friday at 10:30 a.m.
WeeKly eVenTS aT ReID
Marvelous Mondays for grades K-4 from
3:30 5 p.m. for Wii games through
Mar. 12. Terrifc Tuesday, Movie matinee
for all ages from 3:30 5 p.m. through
Mar. 12. Creative Thursdays for Arts and
Crafts for grades K-4 from 3:30 4:30
p.m. through Mar. 15. Fantastic Fridays
with Picture Book Bingo for all ages
from 3:30 5 p.m. through Mar. 15.
TeRRIFIC TUeSDayS MoVIe
MaTInee through Mar. 12 from 3:30
5 p.m. All ages welcome. Drop-in.
eSlIntermediate Classes open to
all Bergen County Residents offered
Mondays and Thursdays from 7:30
9 p.m. starting. Free with Paramus
residents having priority. Registration
required. Call 201-599-1305.
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 201-599-1300 or
visit paramuslibrary.org.
aRTS anD enTeRTaInMenT
Currently leonIa
12
th
annual Playwrights Showcase
accepting scripts for 10 to 30-minute
short plays that are technically simple
with minimal scenery. The performances
will be held at the Civil War Theater,
130 Grand Ave. from June 28 30.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays
at 3 p.m. Submissions to: The Players
Guild of Leonia, P.O. Box 13, Leonia
NJ 07605. Visit pgltheatergroup@gmail.
com.
Mar. 7 PaRaMUS
Sixth annual Ron Mazurek Memorial
Concert featuring Composer and Author
Joel Chadabe in the Ciccone Theatre at
7:30 p.m. Call 201-447-7428 or visit
tickets.bergen.edu.
Mar. 8, 9 oRaDell
Beehive presented by The Bergen
County Players at The Little Firehouse
Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Rd. on
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and
Sundays at 2 p.m.$22. Visit bcplayers.org
or call 201-261-4200.
Mar. 8 - 16 FaIR laWn
Clue, The Musical presented by Fair
Lawn Recreation Department resident
Theatre Company, Old Library Theatre at
10-10 20th St. on Fridays and Saturdays
at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. $20, $18/
students and seniors and $10/children
under 12. Call 201-797-3553 or visit
oldlibrarytheatre.net.
Mar. 9 apr. 4 TeaneCK
Seeing the Future from the Past
Artworks by WPAArtists with opening
reception on Mar. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Puffn
Cultural Forum, 20 Puffn Way. Regular
gallery hours from Tuesday Thursday
noon 4 p.m. Call 201-836-3499 or visit
puffnculturalforum.org.
Mar. 10 TeaneCK
Classical Sundays at the Puffn with
The nature of Things presented by
the Bard College Conservatory of Music
grad students at 4 p.m. at the Puffn
Cultural Forum, 20 Puffn Way. Advance
tickets recommended. Call 201-836-3499
or visit puffnculturalforum.org.
Mar. 15 TeaneCK
Crossing the BLVD with Award-
Winning Actor/Writer Judith Sloan at
the Puffn Cultural Forum, 20 Puffn
Way, at 7 p.m. $10. Reservations
recommended. Call 201-836-3499 or
visit puffnculturalforum.org.
Mar. 23 HaSBRoUCK HeIgHTS
Comedian adam Ferrara presented by
the Volunteer Center of Bergen County at
Bananas Comedy Club at 8 p.m.$30 plus
one drink or food purchase minimum.
Call 201-489-9454 by Mar. 12.
Mar. 24 HIllSDale
adelphia Chamber orchestra presents
Diane Wittry featuring Child Piano
Prodigy Alice Burla at Pascack Valley
Regional High School, 200 Piermont
Ave. at 3 p.m.$20/suggested donation.
Call 201-477-0406 or visit aconj.org.
apr. 5 21 HaCKenSaCK
All Shook Up presented by the Teaneck
New Theatre at Hackensack Cultural
Arts Center, 39 Broadway, on Fridays
and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays
at 3 p.m. Call 201-692-0200 or visit
go-tnt.org.
apr. 6 FaIR laWn
Zoe lewis with Jeff & Karen at the
Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club, Fair
Lawn Community Center, 10-10 20
th

St. at 8 p.m. $17/members, $20/non-
members. Visit hurdygurdyfolk.org or
call 201-384-1325.
apr. 7 RUTHeRFoRD
Wrestle Mania at Metlife Stadium with
presale tickets available now. Call 1-800-
745-3000.
apr. 7, May 5 RIngWooD
Skylines Manor garden Tours at the
NJ State Botanical Garden at Skyline
Manor from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Suggested
donations are $7/adults, $5/students and
seniors ad $3/ages 6 12, free/under 6.
Call 973-962-9534 or visit njbg.org.
apr. 12 28 leonIa
Crazy for You presented by the Players
Guild of Leonia at the Civil War Drill
Theatre. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 3 p.m. Call 201-947 9606 or
visit leoniaplayers.org.
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. Visit hackensackrotary.org.
Contact Amanda Missey, membership
chairwoman, at 201-281-8587 or
amissey@bergenvolutneers.org.
every Tuesday MoonaCHIe
little Ferry/Moonachie Rotary
meets at the Moonachie Civic
Center from 7:30 8:30 a.m. Visit
littleferrymoonachierotary.webs.com.
every Thursday MayWooD
Maywood Rotary Club meets at
Maywood Inn for lunch on Thursdays.
June 7, Feed the Hungry at HHMC, 120
River Street, Hackensack. Deliver stew
by 3 p.m. Servers at 3:30 p.m. March
15, MRC Fish and Chips dinner at 6:30
p.m. drawing for the Luck of the Irish
raffe at the American Legion Hall at 9
p.m. Mar. 16 18, District 7490 Annual
Conference at the Mystic Motel and Spa,
Mystic, Conn. Call 201-843-8763.
every Wednesday TeaneCK
HaCKenSaCK
Business Volunteer Council events
Fifth Fridays at Stony Hill Inn:
March 29, May 31 and Nov. 22. $35.
Celebrate Volunteers, April 10 at Bergen
Academies, 6:30 8 p.m. Derby Day,
May 4 at Apple Ridge Country Club
from 3:30 7 p.m. $100. Night at
the Races, July 19 at Meadowlands
Racetrack from 6 10 p.m. Bergen
County Golf Classic, July 29 at
Ridgewood Country Club. Bergen Bike
Tour at Darlington Park, September.
$35/registration fee. For information
on all events call 201-489-9454 or visit
bergenvolunteers.org or nnjbvc.org.
HACKENSACK
Regional Chamber of Commerce
March 5, 3-Minute Networking at
Garden State Plaza. The chamber
will be honored by the Hackensack
Education Foundation on March 13 at
Maggianos Little Italy at 7 p.m. $45.
March 20, Indoor Moonlight Picnic at
the Moose Lodge in Hackensack. Call
201-880-1898. 201-489-3700 or visit
hackensackchamber.org.
MeaDoWlanDS
Meadowlands Regional Chamber
Mar. 11, ELN hosts inaugural Miniature
Golf Outing and Networking reception.
Mar. 21, monthly business meeting. Mar
22, BergenLEADS with Kevin Wright,
historian, at Stony Hill Inn, Hackensack.
Apr. 11, Wines From Around the World
presented by the International Business
Council After Hours. Apr. 25, Annual
Leadership Awards Luncheon. Visit
meadowlands.org.
ClaSSeS FoR aDUlTS anD
CHIlDRen
Mondays HaCKenSaCK
Citizenship Classes at the Johnson
Library from 10 11 a.m. Call 201-343-
4169 ext. 21.
HaCKenSaCK
Internet Classes offered by Johnson
Public Library. Hackensack residents
only. Call for details. 201-343-4781.
Saturdays TeaneCK
Salsa aerobic Dance Classes with
dancer/choreographer Donay at ClubFit,
444 Cedar Lane from noon 1 p.m. For
men and women, no partners required.
$10/person. Call 201-894-0138.
Fourth Sunday MayWooD
Square Dancing presented by Maywood
Recreation and FAD (Fun at Dancing)
held at the Maywood Senior Recreation
Center from 7:30 9:30 p.m. Free.
Children frst grade and older may attend
with an adult. Call Jim at 201-712-1853
squaredance2@yahoo.com.
Mar. 5 apr. 5 HaCKenSaCK
Water Safety Instructor Course offered
by the YMCAof Greater Bergen County,
360 Main St. Pretest dates on March 5,
12 or 19 at 9 p.m. Register now at the
YMCAwelcome center for the pretest.
March 19: pick up manuals between 9
a.m.-5 p.m. or Apr. 3, 4 from 7 a.m. 7
p.m. and Apr. 5 from 78 a.m. 1 p.m.
Must be 16 or older. $10/pretest, $350
non-refundable course fee to be paid after
passing the pretest. Call 201-487-6600
ext. 213 or visit ymcagbc.org.
now-april 12 HaCKenSaCK
Candidates Sought for BergenleaDS
2013 presented by the Volunteers
Center of Bergen County, 64 Passaic St.
For information call 201-489-9454 or
bergenvolunteers.org.
leCTUReS anD InFoRMaTIon
Mar. 6 PaRaMUS
Diabetes education meeting presented
by the Paramus Board of Health and the
Diabetes Foundation at the Life Safety
Building at 7 p.m. For information call
201-265-2100 ext 615 or 618.
oRganIZaTIonS
Third Sunday RoCHelle PaRK
Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by
the American Legion Post 170, 33 W.
Passaic St. $4/adults, under 10/free. Held
from 8 11:30. Call 201-843-9683 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. 201-845-9566.
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Photos Courtesy: Mercedes Santoro
lady Comets Kelsey Sarro, of Rochelle Park; Susan Pizza, of Maywood; Casey MacVicar
and elizabeth Williams, of Hackensack; and Janina Santoro, of Maywood; and Coach Rob-
ert lotz; Justin garcia, of Maywood; Rob gilbert, of Rochelle Park; Vincent Santoro, of
Maywood; John Draney, of Rochelle Park; and eric grabusnik, of Rochelle Park.
Comet Bowlers Score Big
The Hackensack High
School girls and boys
bowling teams both made it
to the state championships
this season. The boys team
is the Group 4 North Jersey
State Sectional champion.
The girls earned second
place in the Group 3 North
Sectional. Kelsey Sarro,
John Draney and Rob Gil-
bert also qualifed to bowl
for the individual champi-
onship.
Photo Courtesy: Kathleen Cronin
The Sacred Heart third and fourth grade boys basketball team of Rochelle
Park recently beat Christ the Teacher of Fort lee, 22-15. Pictured: Sacred
Heart eagles with Coaches Warren Fischbach, Billy Kero and Brian Cronin.
Sacred Heart eagles Soar
Indoor Runners Sectional Champs
Photo Courtesy: Hackensack High School
The Hackensack High School boys indoor track team won the group 3 State Sec-
tional title on Feb. 9. nicholas quinn took fourth in the 55 hurdles and Pablo nieto
shook off illness to take fourth in the 800-meter. Jammel Stewart (third) and Reco
Facey (sixth) gave the Comets seven pivotal points in the shot put. Chris Mascetti
won the 1,600-meter title and grabbed a close second in the 3,200-meter event. Mi-
chael Cummings, won the 55 hurdles, took second in the high jump, third in the
pole vault and led off the 4 x 400 relay.
A disappointing season for
a very young Hackensack
High School girls varsity bas-
ketball team came to a conclu-
sion on Feb. 19 as the state
tournament-bound Paramus
Catholic Lady Knights de-
feated the Comets 61-29 in
Paramus.
The Lady Knights, who
honored their two outgoing
seniors before the game, to-
tally dominated the frst half
of play, jumping out to a 22-2
lead and never looked back.
Tianna Smith led Paramus
Catholic with seven points in
the frst quarter, while Corrine
Poitevien added four points.
Reona Pettway and Allie
Wickersheim provided the
only points for Hackensack in
the frst quarter.
Paramus experience on the
court proved to be too much
for Hackensack to handle in
the second quarter with the
Lady Knights dominating the
glass. Whenever a missed shot
went up, someone in a Para-
mus Catholic jersey was there
for the defensive rebound. On
the offensive end, the Lady
Knights punished Hackensack
with their size, rebounding
their own misses and putting
them back in for points. The
Lady Knights opened up the
quarter with a 10-0 run, thanks
to a pair of slam dunks by
Nyree Grant. Dejah Taylor,
Sabrina Fincher and Poitevien
who all pitched into Paramus
40-6 halftime lead with buck-
ets of their own.
However, the gritty Com-
ets tried to make a comeback.
They played with a little more
zest and were much more ag-
gressive on the boards than
they had been. Jordyn Hell-
pap became a handful for the
Lady Knights to defend. She
knocked down a three-point-
er, two jumpers, a layup and
a pair of free-throw shots to
bring Hackensack to within
50-24.
However, it was not enough
as Paramus Kayla Martinez
knocked down a three-pointer,
and Rayna Ortiz hit two lay-
ups to rebuild the Paramus lead
back to more than 30 points.
Hackensack fnishes the
season 0-19, while Paramus
Catholic (18-8) will play in the
North Parochial Non-Public
Group A playoffs.
Winless lady Comets end Season
Photo Courtesy: Michael Cohen
Hackensacks Chelsea Carter battles for the ball.
By MICHael CoHen
2
nd
annual Tricky Tray presented by the
Meadowlands Area YMCAat the Fiesta
from 5:30 - 10 p.m. 50/50s, amazing
prizes and lots of gift certifcates. For
information visit YMCAinfo.org or call
201-955-5300.
Mar. 8 CaRlSTaDT
annual Scholarship auction and
Dinner presented by Felician College at
II Villaggio. Call 201-355-1308 or visit
felician.edu.
Mar. 8 WeSTWooD
annual Railroad Photo Contest for
members and monthly regular meeting of
the Bergen Rockland National Railway
Historical Society at the Westwood
Womans Club, 205 Kinderkamack
Rd. Those interested in railroading are
welcome to join. Call 201-768-7406.
Mar. 9 TeaneCK
Stayinalive w/TVaC annual
fundraising gala with the Teaneck
Volunteer Ambulance Corps at The
Teaneck Jewish Center, 70 Sterling
Place, at 7:30 p.m. $50/person plus raffe
tickets $10 or three for $25. Call 201314-
5033 or visit teaneckvac.org.
Mar. 13 HaCKenSaCK
Hackensack education Foundation
Distinguished Citizen award at
Maggianos Little Italy at 7 p.m. $45.
Honoring the Hackensack Chamber of
Commerce, Evan Roache and Carolyn
Hayer. Call 201-880-1898.
March 14 gaRFIelD
annual Casino night Christopher
Brandle Joy of Life Foundation, to save
kids with brain cancer, at Il Villaggio
at 6:30 p.m. 201-774-7757 or visit
cbjoyofife.org.
Mar. 15 HaSBRoUCK HeIgHTS
Chuckles for Charity 2013 anight of
Comedy presented by the Junior League
of Bergen County at Bananas Comedy
Club, at the Holiday Inn on Route 17 S.
featuring the comedy of Joe Devito at
8 p.m. $35. Call 201-447-2292 or visit
the jlbc.org.
Mar. 16 RoCHelle PaRK
St. Patricks Day Dinner/Dance
presented by American Legion Auxiliary
Unit 170 at the post home, 33 W. Passaic
St. from 7 11 p.m., $25. Corned beef
and cabbage dinner, beer, wine and soda
plus coffee and dessert. Music by DJ
Ralph Hamilton. Reservations can be
made in person at the above address.
Must pay in advance. Call 201-368-3453.
Mar. 23 CaRlSTaDT
Bockbeerfest presented by the Carlstadt
Turn Hall, 500 Broad St. from 7:30
11:30 p.m. $35. Live music by Bernies
Orchestra, food, drink, coffee and cake.
Call 201-652-0968 or 973-777-6677.
Mar. 23, May 18 TeaneCK
Bergen Philharmonic orchestra
performances held at Benjamin
Franklin Middle School, 1315 Taft Rd.
Adults/$25, Seniors/$20, Students/$10.
Bergenphilharmonic.org or call 201-
837-1980.
apr. 29 lIVIngSTon
Voices of Celebration Beneft presented
by the Adler Aphasia Center and
Hadassah with Alan Zweibel an original
Saturday Night Live writer, bestselling
author and Billy Crystals collaborator. At
the Crystal Palace, 307 West Northfeld
Rd., at 6 p.m. $60. Call 201-368-8585 or
visit adleraphasiacenter.org.
ReCReaTIon anD CaMPS
Tuesdays MayWooD
Mah Jongg for new or experienced
players offered at the Maywood
Recreation Center on Tuesdays form 1
3 p.m. Call 201-845-2900
apr. aug. BeRgen CoUnTy
adult Co-ed and Mens Softball
leagues 2013 presented by the
Meadowlands Area YMCA. Now
accepting teams either corporate or non-
corporate. Co-Ed/$1,625. Mens/$1,600.
Includes insurance, felds and umpires.
Call 201-955-5300 ext. 32 or e-mail
sports@MeadowlandsYMCA.org.
Mar. 19 HaCKenSaCK
Summer Camp 2013 open House at
the YMCAof Greater Bergen County,
360 Main St., at 7 p.m. Meet the camp
directors and watch a presentation that
will introduce you to the camp. Child
watch available for 2 8 years old from
7 8:30 p.m. Camps include Day Camp
Kahagon from grades K 1. Day Camp
Oratam for grads 2 7. Teen Ventures
Day Camp for grades 8 9. Sleep-Away
Camp for grades 3 10. Counselor in
Training (CIT) for ages 16 entering 11
th

grade. Campers are bused to Harriman
State Park from the Y. Four 7- 10-day
sessions available. View brochure on
ymcagbc.org/child-care-camp/camp/y-
camp-location. Call 201-487-6600 ext.
220.
SCHolaRSHIPS
HaCKenSaCK
Maywood american legion
Scholarship from Post 142 of $1,500
to high school seniors who graduate
and have been accepted at a approved
college. Applicants must reside in
Maywood or be a son, grandson,
daughter or granddaughter of a
member of American Legion Post 142.
Applications available at Post 142. Call
201-845-8226 or 201-845-6945.
SCHoolS
HaCKenSaCK
yMCaHappy Day Childcare Center
has openings for ages 2 5 from Monday
Friday from 7 a.m. 6 p.m. $725/
month. Call 201-487-6600 ext. 211 or
visit ymcagbc.org.
Mar. 8 HaCKenSaCK
FBlanerf Ball event presented by
the Hackensack High School chapter of
the Future Business Leaders of America
in the high schools main gym from
3:30 6 p.m. This is a fundraising event
to beneft graduating FBLAmembers
through scholarships. Admission $3, $2/
with HHS school ID.
SenIoRS
MayWooD
The golden age Club of Maywood
meets the second and fourth Wednesday
of every month at the Maywood Senior/
Recreation Center, Duvier Place, at 1
p.m. New members welcome, must be a
Maywood residents/55 or older. Dues are
now payable, $20. Call 201-845-9215.
MayWooD
Senior Citizens Club of Maywood
meets every frst and third Wednesday
of the month at 1 p.m. (frst meeting
is business and second is social) at the
Maywood Senior/Recreation Center
on Duvier Place. Mar. 20, Skincare and
Diabetes with the Kessler Institute. $15/
dues due. For membership information,
call 201-843-1061. For trip information
call 201-843-1061.
Second Thursday PaRaMUS
Paramus aaRP Chapter 3834
has opened its membership to new
members. The Paramus area includes
the surrounding towns. Meeting at the
Cipolla Senior Center at 97 Farview Ave.
held 10 months of the year. Call Lou at
201-261-2068.
Third Thursday HaCKenSaCK
St. Francis Socialites meets every
third Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Francis
Church Hall, 50 Lodi St. New members
welcome. Call 201-342-5785.
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
PaRaMUS
Joseph Cipolla Paramus Senior
no. 1 Club located at 93 Farview
Ave. Meetings at noon. Strictly a
social agenda: cards, trips entertaining
programs, fun meetings and informative
speakers. Call Jim at 201-845-9310.
First and Third Thursday PaRaMUS
Senior Pioneers of Paramus welcomes
new members at the Cipolla Senior
Center, 93 N. Farview Ave. at 1 p.m.
Various activities including chess, cards,
pool, bocce ball, bus trips and speakers
on topics pertaining to seniors, as well
as entertainment. Call Mary at 201-265-
7195 for an application.
RoCHelle PaRK
Rochelle Park Senior Citizens meet on
the second and fourth Thursdays at the
Senior Center at the municipal complex
at 151 W. Passaic St. at 1 p.m. All seniors
55 and older are welcome to join. Dues
$15/year. For information, call Judy at
201-845-8688. For trips call Mitzi at
201-843-9243.
SoUTH HaCKenSaCK
The Senior Citizens meet the frst
Thursday of the month, at 1 p.m. Bingo
on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. 201-440-9032.
Second Friday HaCKenSaCK
aaRPChapter 418 Meeting 12:30 p.m.
at the Hackensack Recreation Center,
116 Holt St. For information call 201-
489-2585.
HaCKenSaCK
americas Unidas Multicultural Senior
Center activities at 101 Hudson St.
Center open Monday Through Friday
from 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Hot lunch served
daily at noon Monday Friday. Mondays
and Wednesdays, Muscle Training at
10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Belly Dancing
at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Arthritis Exercise
at 9:30 a.m. These classes are free of
charge. 201-336-3320.
Wednesdays MayWooD
line Dance Instruction presented by
the Maywood Recreation Department
on Wednesdays from 9:15 10:15
a.m. at the Maywood Senior Center.
Call 201-845-2900 ext. 208 or e-mail
maywoodrecreation@gmail.com.
SPeCIaleVenTS
MayWooD
Maywood Station March 30, from 10
a.m. noon, Meet the Easter Bunny.
Sunday museum open houses, from noon
3 p.m. on May 5, Oct. 6 and Nov. 10.
Wednesday Museum Open Houses with
free concert from 7 9 p.m. on June 19,
Aug. 14. Visit maywoodstation.com.201-
487-6600 ext. 220 or visit ymcagbc.org.
Mar. 6, apr. 3, May 1, June 5
MayWooD
Maywood Fourth of July Committee
meetings are scheduled to take place at
the Maywood American Legion, 135
E. Passaic St. at 7:30 p.m. Members
of the public are invited to attend. Any
organization interested in participating
in the 2013 parade is asked to contact
Carole Feeney before May 1 at 201-
805-9137.
Mar. 8, apr. 12 HaCKenSaCK
Parents night out presented by the
YMCAof Greater Bergen County, 360
Main St. from 6 9 p.m. Parents can
drop of their 3 12 year-olds and they
will be supervised by the Teen Leaders
Club. Bring a snack and beverage.
Children must be potty trained. Family
members/free, Members/$7, non-
members/$12. Call 201-487-6600 ext.
220.
Mar. 16 MayWooD
St. Patricks Day Dinner at St. Martins
Episcopal Church, Oak and Parkway,
at 6 p.m. corned beef, chicken nuggets,
potatoes, cabbage, vegetables, dessert
and beverage, $13/adult, $6/kids 10 and
under. 201-843-5360. RSVP by March
10.
May 5 HaCKenSaCK
The Taste of Hackensack presented
by the Hackensack Blue and Gold
Scholarship Fund at The Shops at
Riverside from 1 5 p.m. Food,
entertainment and raffes. Grand Prize:
all expense-paid weekend to the Indy
500. Visit hackensackblueandgold.com.
ToWn neWS
MayWooD
annual Schedule of Meetings for 2013
Work Sessions held the second Tuesday
at 7:30 p.m. March 12. April 9. May 14.
June 11. July 9. Aug. 13. Sept. 10. Oct. 8.
Nov. 12. Dec. 10. Council meetings held
on the fourth Tuesday at 8:15 p.m. Work
session precedes each regular meeting
at 7:30 p.m. March 26. April 23. May
28. June 25. July 23. Aug. 27. Sept. 24.
Oct. 22. Nov. 26. Dec. 17. Meetings and
work sessions are held in the Council
Chambers, second foor, 15 Park Ave.
Call 201-845-2900.
MayWooD
Special Improvement District meeting
at the John Steuert Jr. Municipal
Complex, 15 Park Ave., third foor at
5:30 p.m. Call 201-845-2900.
MayWooD
2013 Insurance Safety Committee
schedule of meetings. Mar. 20, June 19,
Sept. 18, Dec. 18. Meetings to be held at
the John Steuert Jr. Municipal Complex,
15 Park Avenue, third foor at 9 a.m. Call
201-845-2900.
HaCKenSaCK
City of Hackensack 2013 Meeting
Schedule Committee of the Whole
Meetings: at 7 p.m. unless otherwise
noted: March. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Apr. 8,
Apr. 23 at 6:30 p.m. May 6, May 21 at
6:30 p.m. June 10, June 25 at 6:30 p.m.
July 15, Aug. 19. Sept. 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 16, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21,
Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 2, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Council
meetings: at 7 p.m. unless otherwise
noted: Mar. 5, Mar. 19 at 8 p.m. Apr. 9,
Apr. 23 at 8 p.m. May 7, May 21 at 8
p.m. June 11, June 25 at 8 p.m. July 16,
Aug. 20, Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. Sept. 17, Oct. 8
at 8 p.m. Oct. 22, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. Nov.
25 at 8 p.m. Dec. 3, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. All
meeting are held at 65 Central Ave., third
foor, Council Chambers.
TRIPS
Mar. 19 STaTen ISlanD
St. Josephs Festival presented by the
Rochelle Park Senior Citizens. $50. Call
Mitzi at 201-843-9243.
apr. 7 aTlanTIC CITy
Showboat Trip presented by the
Maywood Womans Club Scholarship
Fund leaving Myron Manufacturing, 205
Maywood Ave at 9 a.m. with continental
breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at Peerless Fire
House and sandwiches and dessert on the
return trip. $37/person, $25/return. First
come, frst serve. Call 201-843-6025 or
201-843-6464 ext. 3310. Make checks
payable to Maywood Womans Club
C/O Martha De Young, 8 Orchard Place,
Maywood, NJ 07607.
apr. 17 PennSylVanIa
Sight and Sound for the Story of Noah
with lunch presented by the Rochelle
Park Senior Citizens. $80. Call Mitzi at
201-843-9243.
apr. 23, 24 lanCaSTeR Pa
overnight lancaster presented by
Americas Unidas Multicultural Senior
Activity Center leaving from 101
Hudson St., Hackensack at 8 a.m.
package includes meals and overnight
stay at Fulton Steamboat Inn. Buffet
dinner at Millers Smorgasbord and
shopping at Rockvale Square Mall and
two shows. $250/double occupancy and
$299/single. $50 deposit due now. Call
201-336-3320.
May 5 11 SMoKey MoUnTaInS
Smokey Mountain Trip presented by
the Senior Citizens Club of Maywood.
Open to everyone. Call 201-843-1061.
May 15 aTlanTIC CITy
Renault Winery for lunch and Atlantic
City presented by the Rochelle Park
Senior Citizens. $25. Call Mitzi at 201-
843-9243.
May 26 June 2 BeRMUDa
Cruise for a Cause sponsored by Helen
Hayes Hospital and the Adler Aphasia
Center. Cabins start at $696 for interior
cabin plus $297/taxes and fees (subject
to change). For information call Linda at
Mainly Meetings Travel, 201-568-2146.
Additional cocktail party on second night
for $50. Aphasia group sessions on board
the cruise.
June 3 6 neW HaMPSHIRe anD
MaIne
Coast of new england New Hampshire
and Maine offered by offered by the St.
Francis Socialites for a trip including
hotel in New Hampshire, Lobster
Luncheon in Maine. All meals and
gratuities included. Call ASAP as space
is limited. Pat Ruggiero at 201-265-8034
or 201-646-8042.
aug. 30 Sept. 6 alaSKa
alaskan Cruise offered by the St.
Francis Socialites for 8 days/7 nights on
the Royal Caribbeans Rhapsody of the
Seas, sailing from Seattle, Washington.
Call ASAP as space is limited. Pat
Ruggiero at 201-265-8034 or 201-646-
8042.
WoRSHIP
ongoing TeaneCK
Temple emeth at 1666 Windsor Rd
Family Shabbat Workshop, frst Friday at
7:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat Service, at 10:30
a.m. Shabbat Music Service, at 8 p.m.
Call 201-833-1322 or visit emeth.org.
ongoing TeaneCK
Jewish Center of Teaneck Visit the
Centers Web site, www.jcot.org and
also follow the Jewish Center of Teaneck
on Facebook. To receive the centers
weekly e-mail Blast and monthly e-mail
Newsletter please call the Center offce,
201.833.0515, ext. 200.
ongoing TeaneCK
Congregation Beth am at 510
Claremont Ave. Shabbat Services every
Friday night at 8 p.m. Yoga on Thursday,
7 8 p.m. Visit congbethamteaneck.org
or call 201-836-5752.
ongoing HaCKenSaCK
Temple Beth el at 280 Summit Ave. is
a Conservative Egalitarian congregation.
March 17, 2 p.m. Ruth Cohen performing
songs. $10/adults, $5/children under 10.
Friday Shabbat Services are at 6 p.m.
and Saturdays at 9 a.m. followed by
kiddush. For additional information visit
www.templebethelhackensack.org or call
201-342-2045.
ongoing TeaneCK
Covenant life Ministries Church at
1427 Palisade Ave. Sunday worship at
11 a.m. Childrens Ministry classes for
ages 2 8 during church service. Sunday
school for ages 9 and older and adult
Bible Study at 9:45 a.m. Prayer and
Bible Study on Wednesday at 7 p.m. For
information call 201-837-9177.
ongoing PaRaMUS
Christ evangelical lutheran Church
celebrates Holy Communion on Sundays
at 10:30 a.m. Visitors and children are
welcome. Contemporary service will
be at 9 a.m. Call 201-262-0138 or visit
christinParamus.org
ongoing PaRaMUS
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 650
Pascack Rd. has Sunday worship,
nursery and church school at 10 a.m.
followed by fellowship hour. Chinese
service at noon. Handicap accessible.
Call 201-262-8624.
ongoing MayWooD
First Presbyterian Church, Maywood
and Thomas avenues. Sunday school
from 9 10 a.m. for ages 3 and up.
Church services at 10:15 a.m. Coffee/
social hour to follow.
Weekly PaRaMUS
arcola United Methodist Church
service and Sunday school at 10 a.m.
followed by fellowship hour at 52 S.
Paramus Road. Call 201-843-2805.
Weekly HaCKenSaCK
open Hearts, open Minds, open
Doors at Hackensack United Methodist
Church, 400 Summit Ave. Sunday church
service 11 a.m. with p.m. fellowship
to follow. Church school grades
kindergarten through 12 during church
services. Adult Bible Study Sundays
from 10 to 10:30 a.m.; Fridays 7:30 to
8:30 p.m. Call 201-487-0811.
Weekly HaCKenSaCK
Sunday Services held at RHEMA
Worship Center, 156 Passaic St., at
10:30 a.m. Call 201-457-1390 or visit
rhemawc.org
Weekly HaCKenSaCK
Saturday Worship Service Highway
Holiness Church Ministries, Inc.,
360 Main St. (YMCA) at 7:30 a.m.
Community church needs building to
rent. Not limited to Hackensack. For
information, call 201-488-3396.
Weekly MayWooD
our lady queen of Peace, Maywood
Avenue is offering Confrmation, CCD
and First Penance programs through the
Religious Education Department, 201-
342-7570 or visit fpchackensack.org.
Weekly HaCKenSaCK
Trinity Baptist Church at 218 Passaic
St. Sunday worship at 9:45 a.m.
Bible study on Tuesdays at 11 a.m.,
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Thursday
Youth Bible study on Thursday at 6 p.m.
Call 201-487-3656.
Weekly HaCKenSaCK
Bible Study and Prayer with Elder
Larry Ferguson at the YMCA, 360 Main
St., on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Call 201-
487-6600.
Weekly TeaneCK
St. Pauls evangelical lutheran
Church, 61 Church St. Sunday Spoken
Communion services at 8:30 a.m. Sung
Communion at 10 a.m. Ecumenical Bible
Study Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Adult Forum
Fridays at 6:30 p.m. Call 201-837-3189
or visit stpaulsteaneck.com.
Weekly HaCKenSaCK
Bible Way Tabernacle Church located
at the St. Paul Lodge, 184 Berdan Pl.
Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. Church
School at 9 a.m. Wednesday Bible
class every other week at 7 p.m. with
Intercessory and prayer on alternate
weeks. Contact Imagine714@optonline.
net. Call 201-343-9449.
Weekly MayWooD
Tabernacle of life Ministries non-
denominational Christian church
at Maywood and Thoma avenues.
Wednesday: Bible Study at 7 p.m.
Sunday Evening: worship service at 3
p.m. Call 201-523-2260.
Weekly MayWooD
lutheran Church of the Redeemer
471 Maywood Ave. Sunday School
registration now open for ages 3 grade
6. Education hour is from 10:30
11:30 a.m. Call 201-845-8779 or visit
redeemermaywoodnj.com.
april 8 TeaneCK
33
rd
annual observance of yom
Hashoah presented by the Jewish
Community Council of Teaneck at 7:30
p.m. at Teaneck High School auditorium
with keynote speaker Moshe Baran,
Holocaust survivor. If you know a
survivor who has a child or grandchild
(over 10) who might be interested in
participation in the program contact
Reggie Koenig at regimk325@aol.com
or call 201-838-5466. RSVP to 917-334-
0937 or visit teaneckyomhashoa.org.
late additions
PARAMUS March, 15, 16, 17
Shakespiracy presented by Paramus
Catholic High School, 425 Paramus
Road, Paramus. Friday and Saturday,
7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Tickets $3/
students and senior citizens; and $8/
adult, 201-445-4466.
ENGLEWOOD March
Flat Rock Brook Nature Center
registering now for Summer Nature
Day Camp, pre-k to grade 7, explore
forest, pond, nature with activities and
games. Mud Madness, 2 p.m., March
10, kids 7 to 11, messy afternoon on the
trails, $5/members, $8/non-members.
Meet Toasty, the resident bunny, March
25, 2 p.m., all ages, learn about rabbits.
No registration, free to all. Visit www.
fatrockbrook.org for details.
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James Murphy, a retired
state Superior Court judge
and Hackensack resident,
passed away in Florida on
Feb. 10 with his family by
his side. He was 78.
Murphy was born on
Sept. 27, 1934 to Timothy
Murphy, a native of Kerry,
Ireland, and Mary Hawe
Murphy, of Tipperary, Ire-
land. Murphys parents
met in the United States,
married at St. Patricks Ca-
thedral in Manhattan and
lived in New York City
before moving to Engle-
wood when their son was
born. Murphy attended St.
Cecelias elementary and
high school in Englewood
before fnishing his senior
year at the Carmelite Semi-
nary in Canada. He then at-
tended Carmelite College
in Massachusetts and Seton
Hall University and before
moving on to Brooklyn
Law School.
Murphy clerked for the
frm of Lebson and Prigoff
in Englewood and was an
associate for Frank Luci-
ana until 1961. He opened
his own practice at 1 De-
pot Square in Englewood
where he practiced law until
being admitted to the bench
in 1973. Murphy became a
magistrate in Edgewater at
the age of 28, making him
the youngest sitting munici-
pal judge in New Jersey. He
also served as municipal
judge in Fort Lee.
Murphy sat on the work-
ers compensation bench
and supervised the Juvenile
and Domestic Relations Di-
vision at the Bergen County
Court House before settling
into his role in the Superior
Court, Civil Division in
1984.
Jim was a serious ju-
rist, said William Meehan,
a fellow retired Superior
Court judge and Murphys
friend of 60 years. He
loved his position as a
judge. He saw his duty, ap-
plied his tremendous ability
to do what was right. He
wanted to do the fair and
right thing at all times.
According to Meehan,
Murphys lunch time was
spent at Johns Coffee Shop
near the Bergen County
Court House where the
friends would join cowork-
ers Dutch Schiato and Mike
Sween and others at the
Judges Table.
The three things most
important to his life were
family, god and country,
Meehan said in his eulogy
of his former classmate at
St. Cecilias. Jim had a
love of country. He served
in the U.S. Army. His ser-
vice as a judge in the mu-
nicipal court, Compensa-
tion Court and the Superior
Court was a way to show
his love of country.
Murphy retired in 2000
and became of counsel to
Meli, Guerin, Wall and
Frankland. It was then that
he could dedicate time to
his other love, the game of
golf. Murphy played year-
round and was a member
of Upper Montclair Coun-
try Club for more than 30
years. He traveled to some
of the fnest golf courses in
the world including those in
Ireland, California, Bermu-
da and the islands. Follow-
ing his retirement, he began
spending winters at PGA
in Florida and had become
very proud of his handicap.
Jim has two other loves
besides his wonderful fam-
ily; they are golf and the
law. In later years, I believe
golf over took his love of
the law, said Meehan. He
was always a student of the
law and enjoyed its nuances
and complexities. However,
golf with its frustrations
took more of his time in
later years.
Murphys idea of the
perfect Saturday night in-
volved dinner with friends
any of his three favor-
ite restaurants: Solaris in
Hackensack, River Palm
or Nannis in Rochelle
Park.
If Murphy had any regrets
in life it was never traveling
to Australia where many of
his relatives live. He did
visit relatives in Ireland on
occasion, and of them trav-
eled to New Jersey to attend
his funeral.
So many of us will
miss his help, said Mee-
han. In life he was blessed
with many friends and col-
leagues. It was a life to be
proud of.
Murphy was survived
by his wife, Mary, his twin
daughters, Meaghan Mur-
phy of Hackensack, and
Kathleen Thiel of Colleg-
eville, Pa., and his grand-
son, Teddy.
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18. Unneeded running of
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27. Deprive of self-
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28. Beats me!
29. Attack on all sides
30. Flabbergast
31. In place
32. Sides of a hexagon
33. River in Germany
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2. Having to do with
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5. Capitol of South
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6. Musical composition
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9. Cookbook direction
10. Roman ending
12. Cry for assistance
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Each Sudoku Puzzle consists of a 9 x 9 grid that has been subdivided in grids of 3 x 3 squares.
To solve the puzzle each row, column and box must contain the numbers 1 to 9.
Answers on Page 25
Crossword
Sudoku
Retired Superior Court Judge
James Murphy
Photo Courtesy: The Murphy Family
James T. Murphy
By gaIl VaCHon
Padre Pio Academy, the last
remaining Catholic elemen-
tary school in Hackensack, will
close its doors forever at the
end of the school year in June.
Padre Pio opened in 2009
for grades kindergarten
through 8. It was the result of
the merger of St. Francis of As-
sisi and Holy Trinity schools
in Hackensack and is currently
located at the former St. Fran-
cis School building.
However, a steady decline
in enrollment and increased
operating costs plagued Padre
Pio right from the start. Jim
Goodness, spokesman for the
Archdiocese of Newark, ex-
plained that when the schools
merged in 2009, 300 students
were enrolled. By September
2012, less than half, only 119
students were enrolled, and
only 89 students had enrolled
for September 2013.
Every child that leaves
drives the cost of tuition up,
Goodness said, adding that
there are currently no plans to
sell the school building, which
is owned by St. Francis parish.
He explained that a careful
analysis of the schools cur-
rent situation drove the Arch-
dioceses decision to shutter
the school. This was after the
Archdiocese handed Padre Pio
Academy $800,000 in support
over the last three years.
The explanation may sound
reasonable but it doesnt ease
the pain for the students.
My son is going into eighth
grade next year and I feel ter-
rible for him, said Joseph Bar-
reto, a Padre Pio parent. This
will be his third school in four
years.
Barreto said a group of
parents tried to devise a plan
to save the school once they
learned that the school was in
danger of closing but were told
that their efforts were too late.
It is expected that a number
of local elementary schools
will host informational ses-
sions to discuss their programs
with the parents of current Pa-
dre Pio students who are uncer-
tain where they will send their
children in September.
Goodness points out that it
costs an average of $6,000 to
educate a child in a Catholic
school versus $18,000 to edu-
cate a child in a public school.
However, tuition at Padre Pio
was signifcantly below aver-
age, $4,050 for parish members
and $4,650 for non-members.
Nonetheless, there has been
a steady movement away from
parish-based schools in recent
years. The Archdiocese is cur-
rently in the process of chart-
ing a new course for Catholic
schools as part of the Lighting
the Way initiative to analyze
new models for school organi-
zation and governance. Marga-
ret Dames was recently named
the Archdioceses superinten-
dent of Catholic education.
There are currently 74
Catholic elementary schools
in the Archdiocese of New-
ark. Goodness said there are
no plans to shutter any other
Catholic schools in Bergen.
TeReSa VenTRe DanZo, of Ridgefeld
Park, passed away peacefully on Jan. 31 at
the age of 70. Born in Jersey City, she lived
in Ridgefeld Park for 44 years. She was a
former Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader in
Ridgefeld Park. She had a big heart and
dedicated her life to her family. Beloved
wife for 49 years of Aldo Danzo. Devoted
mother of Peter Danzo and his wife Alison
of Hackensack, Lisa Stetz of Dumont and
Sandra Pobutkiewicz of Bogota. Cherished
grandmother of Rebecca, Jessica, Matthew,
Christopher, Danny, Emily, Jason, Peter,
Andrew, Alissa and the late David Danzo.
Dearest sister of Peter Ventre of Barnegat,
Cathy Valentine of Florida, and the late
Thomas Ventre.
RoSeMaRy BUTleR, ne Breglio, of
Keansburg, passed away peacefully on Feb. 7
at the age of 84. Prior to retiring, she worked
in Hackensack as a probation offcer for the
State of New Jersey. Cherished mother of
Lynn DAgostino and her husband Romeo.
Loving grandmother of Tracey Halpin and
her husband Edward of Holmdel and Diana
Burke of Elmwood Park. Adored great-
grandmother of Eddie, Alex, Laura, Devin,
Dasia, Isaiah and Anthony.
FIDelIa aleRS, ne Rodriguez, of Fort
Lee, died on Feb. 7 at Englewood Hospital
at the age of 88. Prior to retiring, she was a
seamstress for many years and worked last
at Georgine Novelties in New York. Devoted
mother of Zaida Aviles and her husband
Gilbert of Teaneck, Miguel Alers and his wife
Dora of Deltona, Fla., Awilda Alers of Valley
Cottage, N.Y., and Rosa Rivera of Dumont.
Cherished grandmother of Yvette, Suzette,
Peter, Gil, Michael, Eric, Marcus, Michelle,
Stevie and Maryann. Great-grandmother of
25 great-grandchildren and a great-great-
grandchild. She was also predeceased by fve
brothers and fve sisters.
JaMeS TIMoTHy MURPHy, retired
Superior Court judge, of Hackensack,
passed away on Feb. 10 at the age of 78
surrounded by his heartbroken family who
loved him dearly in West Palm Beach, Fla.,
after a brief illness. Murphy graduated from
Seton Hall University in South Orange in
1955 and Brooklyn Law School in 1958.
He was admitted to the practice of law, the
U.S. District Court for the District of New
Jersey and the U.S. Court of Appeals for
the Third District Circuit. He worked at his
private practice in Englewood and became a
municipal court judge in Edgewater. He was
a judge of workers compensation from 1973
to 1981, judge of Bergen County Juvenile
and Domestic Relations Court from 1981 to
1984, and judge of the Superior Court from
1984 until his retirement in March 2000. At
the time of his death, he was Of Counsel
to the law frm of Melli, Guerin, Wall and
Frankland in Paramus. He was a member
of the New Jersey Bar Association and a
member for 53 years of the Bergen County
Bar Association. He served in the U.S.
Army Reserves from 1959 to 1965. He was
a parishioner of St. Peter the Apostle R. C.
Church of River Edge. An avid golfer, he was
a longtime member of the Upper Montclair
Country Club. He was born on Sept. 27,
1934, in New York City, the son of Timothy
Murphy and Mary (ne Hawe). He was the
beloved husband of Mary (ne Gilmartin).
Devoted father of twin daughters Meaghan
Murphy of Hackensack, and Kathleen Thiel
and her husband Edward of Collegeville,
Pa. Cherished grandfather of Teddy, who
was the joy of his life. Dearest brother
of Eileen Monahan of Wyckoff. Loving
uncle of Thomas Monahan of Clark and
Mary Morehouse and her husband Tom of
Hawthorne and many cousins in New Jersey,
Ireland and Australia.
elIZaBeTH BenSon, ne Casari, of
Hackensack, passed away peacefully on
Feb. 12 at the age of 73. Prior to retiring, she
worked as a secretary for the Hackensack
Cemetery. Beloved wife of Harry Benson.
Loving mother of Catherine Mayer and her
husband Kurt, Joe Epper and his wife Evan,
Teresa Muller and her husband Richard,
Elaine Epper and her husband Dave Jackson,
Tom Epper and his wife Katie, Guy Benson
and the late Henry Benson. Cherished
grandmother of 12 grandchildren. Dearest
sister of the late LuAnn Benson and Sharon
Auyong.
PaSqUale MaRTIno, of Paramus,
passed away peacefully at his home on
Feb. 13 surrounded by his loving family at
the age of 90. Born in Reggio Calabria, he
came to the United States in 1960, settling
in Hackensack, and lived in Paramus for
30 years. Prior to retiring, he was the plant
manager at Sun Chemical Company in
Carlstadt. He was a parishioner of the Church
of the Annunciation in Paramus. Beloved
husband for 53 years of Maria (ne Garcia).
Devoted father of Steven Martino and his
wife Karen of Oakland and Alexander
Martino and his wife Carmela of Wyckoff.
Cherished grandfather of Alexander and
Frank. Dearest brother of Antonio Martino
of Elmwood Park, Domenica Cammere
of Carlstadt, Francesca Cacciato and her
husband Salvatore of Paramus, Steven
Martino of Hackensack, Concetta DAngelo
and her husband Joseph of Park Ridge,
Joseph Martino and his wife Adele of
Washington Township, and the late Eufemia
Ricca.
ManUel JaCKSon, of the Bronx, passed
away peacefully on Feb. 13 at the age of 83.
He was born in South Bend, Ind., on April
5, 1929, to Chofen Jackson and his wife,
Frances (ne Kizer), and came to New York
in 1971. Prior to retiring, he was a police
offcer for the City of New York where he
worked for 25 years. He served his country
during the Korean War and was honorably
discharged from the U.S. Army. He was
a member of the P.B.A. of New York City.
Beloved husband of the late Virginia (ne
Hughes). Devoted father of Veronica Jackson
of the Bronx, Frances Jackson of the Bronx,
Eleanor Bradley of Hackensack, and the
late David Jackson. Cherished grandfather
of Virginia Jackson Reed. Dearest brother
of Myrtle Shine of Kennesaw, Ga., Betty
Hollingsworth of Hawthorne, Calif., and
Marcus Jackson of Leawood, Kansas.
HaRolD DloUgHy Sr., of Ridgefeld,
formerly of Bergenfeld, passed away
peacefully on Feb. 20 at the age of 80. Born
in Hackensack, he was raised in Little Ferry
and graduated from Lodi High School. He
then lived in Bergenfeld prior to moving
to Ridgefeld in 1978. He was a real estate
appraiser and owned Harold R. Dloughy
Associates in Ridgefeld. Previously, he
worked for Herold Realtors of Bogota as a
real estate broker. He was a member of the
Bergen County Realtors Association and the
Teaneck Loyal Order of Moose. Beloved
father of Diana Dloughy and her husband
Frank Force of Ramsey, Robert Dloughy
and his wife Donna of Bethpage, N.Y., and
Harold Dloughy Jr. and his wife Donna of
Dumont. Cherished grandfather of Heather
and Jason. Special friend to Ann DiNallo of
South Hackensack
MaRy FleISCH HaDDeR, of
Hackensack, passed away peacefully on
Feb. 26 at the age of 98. Prior to retiring,
she worked in sales for Alexanders of
Paramus. Beloved wife of the late Harold
Hadder. Devoted mother of Michele Tom of
Montvale, the late Diane Greenfeld, and the
late Brian Hadder. Cherished grandmother
of Lauren, Christopher, Kathy, Susan and
Kristen. Dearest sister of Donald Fleisch and
his wife Dorothy of Saddle Brook, and Ellen
Tyrrell of Paramus.
aRlIne RISKy, ne Penque, a lifelong
resident of Hackensack, passed away
peacefully on Feb. 27 at the age of 80. Prior
to retiring, she was the co-owner of the
Clam Broth House of Hoboken. She was
a parishioner of Holy Trinity R C. Church
and was a member of Musicians Local
No. 248 of Paterson. Beloved wife for 30
years of Edward Risky. Devoted mother of
Roxanne Risky of Fort Mill, S.C. Dearest
sister of Angelo Penque of Paramus, Gloria
Calandrillo and her husband John of Saddle
Brook, Ann Marie Dante and her husband
George of Totowa, and the late Adeline Deo,
Mary Gentempo and Emil Penque. Adored
aunt of many loving nieces and nephews.
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Padre Pio academy Closing Its Doors
Photo Courtesy: gail Vachon
Padre Pio academy in Hackensack.
By Joy BelgIoVIne
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City Resident Donates Pet Masks
Photo Courtesy: Companion animal advocates
Molly the dog with Hackensack Volunteer ambulance Corps lt. Stephanie Bisulco,
Vice President Dave Pegg, Michele austin, Treasurer Teresa Pegg and Rory Suther-
land, emergency medical technician.
Michele Austin, a Hack-
ensack resident, recently
donated a set of pet oxygen
masks to the Hackensack
Volunteer Ambulance Corps
on behalf of Companion
Animal Advocates (CAA).
The masks come in three
sizes for large, medium
and small dogs and cats.
These specially-sized masks
will enable frefghters and
emergency medical techni-
cians to deliver oxygen to
pets in need, and, in some
cases, save their lives.
People care as deeply
about their pets as they do
human members of their
family, said Christine De-
vereaux, vice president,
CAA. Thanks to Michele
and other residents that
have donated, pets in Hack-
ensack have a much better
chance of surviving smoke
inhalation since they have
received these masks. These
masks work well because
they are small, and are de-
signed to ft over snouts.
Even birds and hamsters can
be placed inside the masks.
Anyone interested in
donating a set of oxygen
masks to their community
should contact Devereaux
at 201-706-7666. The $100
tax-deductible donation in-
cludes three oxygen masks,
three oxygen air tubes, a Fur
Life carry bag, a laminated
instruction sheet, a kennel
lead and more. Visit www.
CompanionAnimalAdvo-
cates.org for more informa-
tion.
Photo Courtesy: george Trapp
Maywood Cub Scout Pack 1199 recently graduated nine Webelo Scouts at a bridg-
ing ceremony. The members will now be part of Boy Scout Troop 1200.
Webelos Become Boy Scouts
Photo Courtesy: george Trapp
Maywood Boy Scout Troop 1200 kicked off the new year with some cabin camping,
outdoor cooking and camaraderie at Bashore Scout Reservation in the Blue Moun-
tains of Central Pennsylvania. a day trip to Cabelas World of outdoor life was the
main attraction.
Cabin Camping and Camaraderie
You can win a family four-pack to DISNEY LIVE! MICKEYS MUSIC FESTIVAL
on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at the IZOD Center by flling out the contest entry form below
and mailing it back to:
The County Seat/attn: Mickeys Music Festival Contest
77 Hudson Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
CONTEST ENTRY FORM
One entry per household; all entries must be received by April 5, 2013; All offcial rules
listed below.
Name__________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________
City____________________________________________State___
ZIP______________Phone_________________________________
E-mail address____________________________________________
Contest rules are as follows:
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY. Contest void where prohibited.
1. Contest terms: Contest closes at 11:59:59 p.m. E.S.T., Apr. 5, 2013.
2. Eligibility: Entrant must be a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. Employees
of The County Seat and their immediate families are NOT eligible to partici pate in this contest.
3. Entry: Required entry information includes correct and valid last name, frst name, home address, e-mail
address. Multiple entries are prohibited. All entries become the sole property of The County Seat and will not
be returned.
4. Prize: The prize will consist of four tickets to the Disney Live! Mickeys Music Festival show on Sunday,
April 14, 2013 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J., valued at approximately $35 each. No warranty is
provided on this prize. No requests for refund or substitution of any type are allowed. Odds of winning will
depend on the number of eligible entries received.
5. Prize Draw: Winners will be selected by random drawing. Need not be present to win; odds of winning
depend on total number of entries received. Winners will be notifed by e-mail or regular mail within fve days
of the drawing. The County Seat is not responsible for notifcations that are not received because of e-mail
addresses or mailing addresses that are not correct. If a winner cannot be contacted within three days after the
frst attempt to contact such winner, an alternate entrant will be selected from all entries received. If the prize
notifcation is returned as non-deliverable, the winner will be disqualifed and another winner selected in the
original winners place.
6. Redemption: The prize must be picked up at The County Seat at 77 Hudson St., Hackensack, N.J., 07601 no
later than 48 hours after notifcation.
7. Conditions: By accepting the prize, the winner agrees that The County Seat may use the winners name
and picture for advertising and promotional purposes without further consideration, unless prohibited by law.
BY PARTICIPATING IN THE CONTEST, THE PARTICIPANT AGREES THAT THE COUNTY SEAT,
ITS SUBSIDIARIES, ITS AFFILIATES AND ALL OF ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES
AND REPRESENTATIVES, WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR, AND WILL BE HELD
HARMLESS FOR ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
TO PERSONS, INCLUDING DEATH, AND PROPERTY, DUE IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY
OR INDIRECTLY, FROM THE ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRIZE OR
PARTICIPATION IN THIS CONTEST OR ANY PRIZE RELATED ACTIVITY. Subject to all federal, state
and local laws. Void where prohibited.
8. Contest Disclaimer: The County Seat reserves the right to make revisions to, cancel or suspend this contest
for any reason. This contest will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of
New Jersey.
Win Tickets to Disney live!
Carmelo and Maria Maceri
of South Hackensack are happy
to announce the engagement of
their son, Carmine Maceri, to
Kathryn Rice, daughter of Wil-
liam and Dale Rice of Paramus.
Kathryn graduated from Im-
maculate Heart Academy High
School and has an Associate
Degree in Applied Science of
Interior Design from Berkeley
College. She has been working
as an interior designer at SNS
Architects & Engineers, P.C. in
Montvale since 2000. Carmine
graduated from Hackensack
High School. He has been a
South Hackensack police of-
fcer since 1998 and has also
been a member of the South
Hackensack Volunteer Fire
Department since 1991. A Sep-
tember wedding is planned.
Rice-Maceri announce engement
Photo Courtesy: Kathryn Rice
Service Directory
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PuzzleAnswers
Games on Page 22
For Rent
One-room offce, Hack-
ensack area, great private
location, on-site parking, use
of conference room, printer,
copier, fax machine, Internet
access. Separate entrance in
beautifully renovated mixed-
use building. Ideal for attor-
ney or small business. Call
201-488-6010.
Hackensack apartment for
rent in two-family home. 5
large rooms, 1 bath. Close to
town and transportation. Park-
ing on site, $1,400. Garage
available at additional cost.
Call 201-341-1851.
Offce for rent. 95 Ander-
son Street, 1st foor. Big open
room plus 2 small rooms.
Hackensack, $875/month with
parking. Call: 201-715-5179.
7 Bergen St., Westwood,
$4,750 per mo., retail/offce
space, free-standing bldg. in
heart of town, yard for outside
seating, parking, prime loca-
tion, motivated landlord, min
divisible 400 sf, max contigu-
ous 1,616 sf, total 2,016 sf.
4-6-14 Bergen St., Hacken-
sack, from $800 $1,450 per
mo., choice of shared (with
attorney) or private spaces
available one block from court
house, frst foor locations,
clean, move-in cond.,400 to
1,000 sf.
Help Wanted
Advertising sales position.
Fax resumes to 201-343-8720.
Outside Salesperson - Blue
Dog Graphics is looking for an
ambitious person to sell adver-
tising. Protected territories and
high commission sales income
possible. Call Donald at 201-
343-3343.
YMCA Administrative As-
sistant Billing & Collection
position: assist in manag-
ing the billing and collection
functions for the YMCA. Part
time, 15-18 hours per week.
Required understanding of ac-
counts receivable and accounts
payable, as well as billing and
collections procedures. Strong
computer skills in Microsoft
Offce with strengths in Excel.
E-mail resume to YMCA of
Greater Bergen County, Hack-
ensack, info@ymcagbc.org.
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Black History lesson
Comes alive
Mock Trial Team
Success
Photo Courtesy: Bergen Catholic High School
Members of the Bergen Catholic High School Mock
Trial team: top row, TimothyPaul Shaker, nicholas
Barile, Shay Dineen, James lowell, John Meloro and
Brendan Duff with team moderator Peter Coleman;
and bottom row, Robert Meloro, Matthew leone, Pat-
rick Monaghan, Matthew oToole, eric Cutler and
freshman nikolas Paladino of Paramus. not pictured:
Phillip Bempong of Paramus, Joseph Canlas, Dan-
iel lowe of Maywood, Christopher Heffernan, Ryan
oConnor, James Park and Thomas Harte.
The Bergen Catholic High
School Mock Trial team
recently completed a suc-
cessful season, despite be-
ing eliminated in the fnal
round of the Bergen County
playoffs. The Mock Trial
Competition involves all
21 county bar associations
in the State of New Jersey
and is overseen by the New
Jersey State Bar Foundation,
which each year provides a
case for teams to develop
and argue. The competi-
tion pits student teams from
high schools around the
state against each other in a
courtroom setting. Students
from each school play the
various roles of plaintiffs,
defendants, attorneys, wit-
nesses and jurors involved
in a court case. This years
sample case involved a civ-
il lawsuit due to death of a
championship show dog.
Under the guidance of team
moderator Peter Coleman of
New City, N.Y., the Bergen
Catholic team reached the
playoffs of the Bergen County
section of the competition by
defeating Northern Valley
Regional High School at De-
marest along with Elmwood
Park and Leonia. In the quar-
ter-fnal round of the Bergen
County playoffs, B.C. beat
Immaculate Heart Academy
and then defeated two-time
defending champion Mahwah
in the semi-fnal round. The
team eventually lost in the f-
nals to Torah Academy.
A Bouquet for
newtown
Photo Courtesy:Marianne Papaccioli
The east Brook Middle School art Club recently cre-
ated a bouquet of Friendship Flowers in the colors of
green and white to honor and celebrate the 26 lives
that were lost in newtown, Conn. Students in each of
the 26 homerooms at the Paramus school were asked
to sign a memory card that will be attached to a fow-
er. The bouquet will be displayed in a case in the East
Brook commons, and a photo of the bouquet will be
sent to newtown to let the community know that the
tragedys victims are in the thoughts of the east Brook
community.
Tenor, Hornist
Represent Hackensack
On Jan. 13, the All-
Bergen County Band and
Chorus staged a concert at
Westwood Regional High
School. This year, two
Hackensack High School
music students were
among the performers.
Timothy Fisher, a senior,
performed as a tenor vo-
calist with the chorus, and
Casey MacVicar, a junior,
performed in the French
horn section with the band.
Both students were ac-
cepted into these elite en-
sembles after auditioning
with students from across
Bergen County.
Photo Courtesy: Patricia Aquino Lozano
on Feb. 20, Hackensack High School teacher Rose-
mary Flowers-Jacksons invited lois Braithwaite
and nathaniel Briggs to speak to her Black History
students. The guests spoke about their experiences
during the Civil Rights, bringing the students text
books to life.
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Paramus Igloo
Builders
Photo Courtesy: Finnedt Family
Friends and neighbors in Paramus spent a snowy Feb.
9 building an igloo. Pictured: natalie Finnedt, Michael
Finnedt, lisa Hennessy and Raymond Hennessy.
a Sea of Red
and Pink
Photo Courtesy: linda Broek
Students at Ridge Ranch School in Paramus celebrated
Valentines Day by creating cards and crafts for their
family and friends.
year of the Snake
Photo Courtesy:Carolyn Condon
Matthew and emma gins parents recently visited the
frst graders in Louise Livios class at Parkway School
in Paramus to talk about how their family celebrates
Chinese new year. The gins brought the students or-
anges to wish them a sweet new year and lucky red
envelopes to celebrate the year of the Snake. The chil-
dren learned about symbolic meanings of food and
customs, such as brooms for sweeping away the old
year and starting a new one.
Parker artist on Display
Photo Courtesy: Cheryl Parisi
Crystal Wu, a second grade student at nellie K. Parker
School in Hackensack, was recently selected to have
her artwork displayed at the Victoria Theatre at the
new Jersey Performing arts Center in newark. The
artwork will be on display throughout youth art
Month, which is celebrated each March.
Service Directory
To advertise in this section
call
201-488-5795
nursery Dental Tips
Photo Courtesy: Mary ellen Marik
noahs ark nursery School in Maywood recently en-
joyed a visit from Sparkle Kids Dentistry of Fair lawn
as part of Dental Health Month.
Time for Tea
Photo Courtesy: Ray Bauer
Third graders at Maywood Memorial School recently
enjoyed a PTo-sponsored Valentines Day Tea with
family members. Pictured: amari Smalls and Joe Busa
with their grandmothers.
Hackensack Sales
321 Kaplan Ave.
Listed at $215,000. Sold
in 40 days at $215,000 on
Feb. 14.
412 Sutton Ave.
Listed at $275,000. Sold
in 67 days at $260,000 on
Feb. 18.
255 Herman St.
Listed at $312,000. Sold
in 24 days at $310,000 on
Feb. 15.
730 Summit Ave.
Listed at $359,500. Sold
in 85 days at $345,000 on
Jan. 31.
596 Prospect Ave.
Listed at $349,000. Sold
in 62 days at $346,000 on
Feb. 15.
208 Anderson St. Apt.
S8G
Listed at $899,900. Sold
in nine days at $89,900 on
Feb. 18.
20 Jefferson St. Apt. E1
Listed at $139,000. Sold
in 123 days at $115,000 on
Feb. 4.
279 Clark St. Apt. A11
Listed at $149,000. Sold
in 124 days at $140,000 on
Jan. 31.
972 Main St.
Listed at $150,000. Sold
in 10 days at $150,000 on
Feb. 10.
38 Moonachie Road Apt.
209
Listed at $177,000. Sold
in 64 days at $157,000 on
Feb. 5.
South Hackensack Sales
72 Grove St.
Listed at $374,000. Sold
in 102 days at $325,000 on
Feb. 14.

Maywood Sales
114 Grove Ave.
Listed at $229,900. Sold
in 91 days at $200,000 on
Feb. 5.
652 Edel Ave.
Listed at $250,000. Sold
in 28 days at $235,000 on
Feb. 4.
844 Maywood Ave.
Listed at $359,900. Sold
in 30 days at $300,000 on
Feb. 20.
125 Woodland Ave.
Listed at $389,000. Sold
in 115 days at $369,000 on
Feb. 11.
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Recent Home Sales
201.343.6640 ALEXANDER-ANDERSON.COM
The Eastern Bergen County Board of Real-
tors recently announced that Annekee Brahver-
Keely of Teaneck was selected as its 2012 Real-
tor of the Year.
Brahver-Keely, broker-associate with Russo
Real Estate in Teaneck, has been a member of
the EBCBOR since 1986, the year she obtained
her New Jersey real estate license. As a member
of the EBCBOR Board of Directors, she pro-
motes the importance of advocacy through the
Realtor Political Action Committee (RPAC).
She is currently the vice president of New Jer-
sey Multiple Listing and a director on the Tean-
eck Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Brahver-Keely was honored at an awards cer-
emony.
Teaneck Realtor Recognized
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