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Volume XXVII, Number 7 July 2014
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VETERAN’S FIELD UPDATE by Mayor estimate for the removal and disposal of this with John Fotos, August 28 Fired Daddies. Independence Day Celebration – The Delaney The July holiday is upon us, the laboratoryProject testing of the Borough Hall Moving Day – The Edgewater Route 5based RockonStabilization – The Edgewater– Mayor and4th Council along with the material Independence Day Celebration – The and I remain as frustrated you that for the soil us in determining the budget VOLLYBALL IN THE – The Newwill Jersey Department of Transportation will be Borough Police andHall Municipal offices are Edgewater tentatively 5 guide Rock Stabilization Project – The Moving Day –PARK The Recreation Department areasproud towith present Edgewater Mayor and Council along the Route performing rock slope stabilization project along scheduled to Edgewater move into the new Borough Hall at Jersey Department ofWhat Transportation will be and Municipal offices areto tentatively fireworks Veterans Fieldare on our Friday, Julypresent 1 fiwith Recreation Department proud to third year,at we are without beloved eld New needed for athis project. this all means in Police Borough of is pleased announce New Jersey Route 5 in Edgewater. This project 55 River Road the weekend of June 17. Borough performing a rock slope stabilization project along scheduled to move into the new Borough Hall at a rain date of Monday July 5. Veterans Field fireworks at Veterans Field on Friday, July 1 with and the fireworks show that we look forward terms of time is that based on the information “volleyball in the park” at the Edgewater calls for the removal and stabilization of rock along 55 offices will be closed Friday,of June 1717. and Borough Monday, New Jersey Route 5 in Edgewater. This project River Road the weekend June will open to the public at 6:00 p.m. for children’s ato rain date of Monday July 5. Veterans Field every summer. The council and I have that is needed for the NJDEP and EPA, the Marina. Just show up and be placed on a the cliff face. The work for approximately 28 offices June 20will andbewill reopen to the public on Monday, Tuesday, for the removal and calls stabilization of rock along closed Friday, June 17 and entertainment and activities, music, food. The calls will open to the public at 6:00 p.m. and for children’s been working with ourofand professionals legal of public bidding team orand a to team withclose friends and dayscliff ofconstraints full of Route performthis the type most June 20 21 socoordinate that staff the face.closure The work calls 5forto approximately 28 June willBorough reopen the can public on down Tuesday, event tirelessly is free except for the cost refreshments. entertainment and activities, music, food. The the to develop aexcept plan and jump this project of construction the legal constraints neighbors free of charge andcan nonew fees. Tuesday dangerous work project, first. The borough requested old facility to staff open the We of full closure of Route 5 to perform the most June 21 so and thatprepare Borough closefacility. down the Bring blanket and chair and watch the days event is afree for the coststart of refreshments. thatamending this work notfirst. commence until school ends old askfacility for residents’ cooperation ifthe wenew do not respond work The borough and prepare to open We spectacular show produced bylong. theand Serpico Family Bring blanket and watch the dangerous that hasa been stalled for chair too The council of the bond ordinance, ifrequested needed, Nights starting June 24 – August 26,facility. details to in June so school transportation is not effected. in a timely manner during this period. Staff will that this work not commence until school ends ask for residents’ cooperation if we do not respond of Newton, New Jersey’s International Fireworks spectacular show produced by the Serpico Family and I have hired another environmental that will provide the necessary funds to pay follow and coordinated through the Recreation At June the conclusion of the 28 dayisclosure, Route in be a onsite email and this telephones be so school not effected. timely and manner during period. Staff Company 1906, overlooking the George of Newton,since New International Fireworks consultant who Jersey’s has been meticulously and in for the work, and transportation of course considering there Department, call 201-943-1700 ext. should 6000 will for 5 will open to east bound traffic only during operational by email Saturday, 18; however, the be conclusion of the 28 day closure, Route be onsite and and June telephones should we be Washingtonsince Bridge and overlooking New York City Company 1906, the skyline. George At methodically sampling the soil that 5will no hiccups orbound unexpected issues or operational details. working and during morning afternoon may be distracted in attempting organize we the willbebehours open to east trafficand only during by Saturday, June 18;to however, The Edgewater trolley bus testing will along Washington Bridge and and New York operate City skyline. was to be contaminated withalong poly delays, we areandanticipating that these things may peak hours, bi-directional willand be permitted. offices files. The Department shouldthe be hours during traffic morning afternoon beand distracted in Police attempting to organize Riverdetermined Road and Undercliff between 5:30 working The Edgewater trolley busAvenue will operate The all Edgewater Policeby along with thepermitted. Cliffside offices operational in theThe newPolice facility by Sunday, June 19; hours, bi-directional traffic will be and files. Department be p.m. and 10:30 p.m. so leaveWe your at home5:30 and peak River Road and Undercliff Avenue chlorinated biphenyls. arecarbetween hopeful that can be completed late August, meaning BEAUTIFICATION AWARD –should Mayor and FortonLee Police Departments will work however, residents should not by seeTree any Committee interruption Edgewater Police withtothe Cliffside in theand new facility Sunday, June 19; walkand and ride to thewill Inflatable face p.m. p.m. soevent. leave your car at rides, home and The these test10:30 results be completed in early aPark contractor site andalong working remove the operational James Delaney the Shade collectively inLee an attempt to keep traffic flowing in emergency service during this transition. Park and Fort Police Departments will work however, residents should not see any interruption painting, clowns, balloon toss are all available for walk and ride to the event. Inflatable rides, face July so that the new environmental consultant, unacceptable material. I hope this information has recognized Extra Space Storage on River and provide in ample signage.to keep traffic flowing in emergency service during this transition. an attempt the children, no alcoholic beverages painting, clowns, balloon toss are all permitted. available for collectively Firstchildren, Environment, can prepare andpermitted. submit two and is helpful you signage. as we begin the process of Road for planting 30 trees along River Road providetoample the no alcoholic beverages documents, a Remedial Action Workplan that healing ourselves from this very devastating in front of their building. In continuing with gets submitted to the New Jersey Department issue that has affected our community. other River Road businesses with maintaining of Environmental Protection and a Selfa “green way” along the River Road corridor Implementing Plan that gets submitted to the SUMMER MUSIC, DRUMS, and with beautiful trees and landscaping, Extra Environmental Protection Agency. These two MOVIE SERIES AT THE MARINA – The Space Storage was willing to continue with the documentsThe outline the process that will be used BoroughisofinEdgewater pleased toguards announceforShade Tree Committee’s effortsyear. in maintaining Edgewater Police Department need ofiscrossing the 2011-2012 school to remediate and remove the contaminated the “summer music, drums, and movie series” our “Tree City” status. We recognize The Edgewater Police Department is in need of crossing guards for the 2011-2012 school year. Extra Edgewater residents 18 and andEPA olderat can apply byMarina. fillingA out application the office of the Boroughto our fill at Veteran’s Field. The NJDEP the Edgewater seriesan of concerts, SpaceinStorage for their commitment Edgewater residents 18 and older can apply by filling out an application in the office of the Borough will review these documents to ensure that and New moviesJersey will be Drivers held throughout and understanding importance Administrator of Borough Hall.drums, A valid Licenseenvironment is preferred. Standard the backthe remediation and removal in accordance at the Edgewater Marina. License Bring ofisthe “Tree City” Standard program. Administrator ofisBorough Hall.theAsummer valid New Jersey Drivers preferred. background are performed anda guards need to to posts by 6:45 a.m. and again by 2:00 p.m. with their rules checks and regulations. These two chair or blanket andreport a light snack and enjoy ground checks are performed and guards need to report to posts by 6:45 EDGEWATER a.m. and again by 2:00 p.m. documents will also be used in determining a night of live entertainment with neighbors, SHREDDING EVENT the near to exact quantity of material that will friends, and family, entirely free. Look for the – Clean out all of those old receipts, bank need to be excavated and removed in order upcoming schedule in future news releases and statements, and legal documents no longer to prepare a comprehensive bid specification the borough web site. Movies will be Monday needed and bring them to our free shredding so we can hire a new qualified contractor to Nights starting July 14 – August 4, Drums on event on Saturday November 8 at the perform the work. The quantity of material the Hudson will be Wednesday Nights starting Community Center, 1167 River Road, 9:00am that has to be removed will also dictate the cost July 2 - August 20, and Music will be Thursday to 1:00pm. Dispose of these unwanted papers of this project. Due to ongoing litigation with Nights starting June 26 – August 28 with the and watch as the state of the art machine safely the former contractor, Waterside Construction, following tentative concert schedule subject shreds your documents. and its bonding company (contractor’s to change; June 26 River Rats, July 3 Danny Edgewater’s News ELECTRONICS, TIRES, AND insurance), Liberty Mutual, the borough Batch Band,Good July 10Monthly AnnieCommunity Minque,Newspaper July 17 Edgewater’s Good News Monthly Community Newspaper will initiate the clean-up utilizing municipal Open, July 24 Lenny and the Shots Bergen DOCUMENT SHREDDING RECYCLING The Bergen County Utilities Authority funds with the hopeful remuneration with County Firefighters Bagpipers, our successful litigation with the contractor August 7 Open, August 14 Monkey’s in will be sponsoring the 2013 annual recycling and its bonding company. 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Have you ever had bad dreams that can be Positive Thinking and Self-Reflection Giving Than truly frightening nightmares or feel that you Another method is to change your perspec- Next, anothe By Bob Batch areWhen being tired down to your bed by restrains? tive into a positive one. The fact that spiritual One day is li I went to grammar school in that was perched right up on the cliff over- means I’m probably becoming one of those If you have terrible can conapproach you myself. is evidence that philosophy, t Edgewater we had to makenightmares, a map of all thewelooking the river.influence Every bodycan knows that the people clude that in most youPart areofstressed outthe Palisades the wavelengths your fondly mindthe and spondsPark to the landmarks in and around cases our town. cliffs along were used in given silent offI by remember old Interstate the exercise was to learn ourspiritual way aroundinfluence. the films back in thethe day,wavelengths but I’ve always of beenthebefore they built the historic museum give up t and it attracts a bad Also negative energy are should community, and, I suppose, to become aware sketchy on whatthe wassame, park land andthis whatcase by you the bridge. It was just a couple trails if you cannot sleep well, your mind that has so in should reverse this:of“It is m that there was a world beyond the borders of actually existed before the GW Bridge and and not many people went there. The old some negative thoughts like worries, anxiet- the situation. You must eliminate any think- I can return Edgewater. Fort Lee became the gateway to the west for man would take us up there when we were ies, for outline your and future so on attracts ing about things andmake look towards Weand were fears given a map we drew tractortrailer companies, and negative the traffic jam kids and a little camp fire.back Todayover we’d my energy. light. Think only about wonderful, truly had a innegative all the places we knew and labeled them. capital of Bergenthe County. probably all go to jail posifor doing Ithat! tive things that within is another Even if Iinsho Up past the border of Edgewater on the north Today it’s hard to imagine there your was mind. I kindThis of miss the old Main Street end right by the GW Bridge we labeled Tom a time the bridge wasn’t there! It’s hard to Fort Lee when you came up to the top of g Remedies for Sleep Paralysis and Spiritual method for dealing with this threat. isfied.” By Swift’s, even though we probably didn’t believe that there was a world that I heard the hill from Edgewater - beforedrive they left all a Restraints them know what it was. It just sounded famous. about when I was a kid, of trolley cars, and that land vacant for years only to build the Another strategy is to practice self-reflec- dealing with In the early part of the last century when ferry boats carrying passenger cars across recently completed Mirrored Tower of Death Breathing Methods if the weight on up your pre-roadways around kids actually read books as part of their the Hudson. It’stion. almost Even like looking back on jutting from chest the clogged Breathing methods offer good vents your from moving and youI caneducation (and since there was nothing else toapproach. the days ofIf covered wagons andbody steam ships. the bridge entrance. hope thatThe thingnext is nottim do anyway) a lot move of seriesand such as the Hardy Withyou every new we tend to going to be reflecting anywhere that in y you cannot there is nothing not innovation, move your hands either, that does sunlight not suggest Boys Nancy Drew conceived as take granted and forget whatrestraint life was particular. I’minto imagining Christie ab can and do about it, inwere order to regain yourit for own mean that this is extending your Chris explained an inducement to young readers who could like before it came along. I can’t really aiming it at the Mayor of Fort Lee. All spirit, you should try catching your breath. head. Therefore, while lying down, engage in you practice imagine themselves in the adventures related remember what it was like to get up and kidding aside, there’s an even bigger change As you are lying down, try to breathe from self-reflection. If you find yourself in such a and self-refle in the books. Tom Swift was a character in a change the channels on the T.V. set thirty coming for Fort Lee that I’ve seen in my life the lower area below the years bellyago, butthattime as when somethatpoint up tositemake you sle popular series stomach that was published for years. ( evensituation, though I tellitmymeans kids about construction is finished. ton. The idea is tothatprovide your the prior day you how have been having trouble I vaguely remember Tom Swift had body it whenwith I’m trying to impress upon them Meanwhile, back over on Hudson Terrace an ‘Electric Runabout’ a ‘Magic Cannon’ theirare lives are today) but I used to do it there’sIn a new where Tom Swift’s used fresh oxygen. Tryand breathing in, and easy if you with human relationships. thisplace situation, and various other devices, I don’trespiration think he all the time. to be. I’d beenwhom hearingyou about if for a long able to repeat thisbut deep several try thinking about the person with ever had a bar/restaurant in the book series. I was always a sucker for those people time before it opened because Vito from town times over, strangely enough you will find get along the least, a person about whom you Maybe he retired to Fort Lee later in life, but who love to tell you how things used to be, was working on the construction, and I guess that likely the who evilever spirits parted from you. get along a person about you most ownedhave the restaurant and how it changed during the theirleast, life time. they paid him whom extra to advertise because he One of the Terrace secretsborrowed of thisthe breathing method can’t or, “Iftalking onlyabout sheit. Yoshi Taguch up on Hudson name “This all used tothink, be farms“I when I wasstand a kid”. him”, never stopped is that around.” If ear, there isAfter someone your by Happy Scien years ago. as you breathe, light will enter I meanyour the guyswasn’t in bars who bend your it openedin I passed a few times, At any rate,that nothappens, actually knowing and the people who andfits talk this to youdescription, just but I didn’t go try in. This may sound stupid, Rd body. When the negative influlifestop who then think725 River anything aboutare the holding Tom Swift Restaurant because know or doesn’t want practice but whenself-reflection, I see a place with valet parking I N ences that you down will let every go. one ingthey of him her and Edgewater, I often wondered what the history of the to hear it any more. They’ve got their story imagine that it’s too chic for me. I think I At that moment, you will be free. This is how then try thinking of him or her and practice 201-313-012 whole area was back before the bridge was to tell about the life they lived and how should be pulling up with a Mercedes and to escape through the Interstate breathing method. self-reflection. In any with investors apolo- orMeditation built. Especially what is now Park. the world changed. Of course, having that event, meetingstart important something, C person. I always heard stories about a big night club predilection forgizing listeningtotothis those stories instead of unloading a bunch of unruly kids
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However, when they came down EALTH CENTER to Earth to live, their bodies were SLEEPING PEACEFULLY WITHOUT SPIRITUAL RESTRAINS The “Inability to Attain Happiness” Syndrome imperfect and they suffered various Ryuho Okawa pains and sicknesses. You may be The Founder of Happy Science in good health yourself, but there is Group & CEO no telling when this might change A Housewife is Both Doctor and and who knows when your husband Nurse in the Home might be stricken by disease? This This month, I would like to consider is the way life is. is that of people who are caring for The important thing is to try and a family member in the home. This prevent disease before it strikes if is a very common problem and there you can. In order to achieve this, it must be thousands, if not millions of is vital to get enough sleep, to look people in the country who share it. after your health and to eat a good Community Celebrations Everybody will have a sick person in diet. When it comes to maintaining the family at least once in their lives, health, it is the housewife who plays it is only natural and a family that the biggest role, in fact it could be does not experience this is anything said that part of their job description but normal. Call: 201-615-0927 medical. A housewife has to Call: 201-615-0927 is Having said this, there is no perform the roles of doctor, nurse denying that caring for the sick is and dietitian. A woman who does a tremendous hardship and we must not realize this cannot be rated very consider what you, the housewife, highly as a housewife. should do about it. A housewife’s job consists of If this were to happen to you, being a doctor, a nurse, a dietitian what would your attitude be? How and cook as well as handling the should you ready yourself? Is it an raising of the children. For this inescapable fate or is it something reason, most women have a natural The EDGEWATER RESIDENTIAL is published Edgewater Residential monthly and provided the be residents of Edge- bent that something thatto can overcome? towards cleanliness, are good water. Those who wish to volunteer are welcome P.O. Box 133 There again, should you just have the in this major effort to publish a community pa- at looking after others and are per. Financial contributions are also welcome. Edgewater, NJ 07020 sick person committed to some kind All rights reserve. No part of this newspaper may particularly good with children. If a Phone: 201-615-0927 be without the express ofreproduced institution in much the written same consent way man tries to do the same as a woman, of the Edgewater Residential. Fax: 201-943-5758 All correspondence, contributions, that old people including used to ads, be carried to he will always look awkward, but and requests for subscriptions, should be directed to Email: info@edgewaterresidential.com thepublisher mountains and Residential. left to fend for a woman will be able to do things the at Edgewater Interested in writing for the EDGEWATER RESIDEN We are not responsible for any themselves when they had outgrown efficiently. Occasionally TIAL? Drop us a note at info@edgewaterresiden- quickly andtypographic errors tial.com with your contact information and the best their usefulness? you might come across a woman who way to reach you. Printed in the U.S.A. If you stop to think about it, you is very clumsy, does not look after will realize that spiritually, there is her children or is incapable of doing nothing wrong with them and before the housework, but this is very rare. they were born on this world, they Woman are naturally good at looking lived healthy lives in the Real World. after others.
Have you ever had bad dreams that can be truly frightening nightmares or feel that you are being tired down to your bed by restrains? If you have terrible nightmares, we can conclude that in most cases you are stressed out and it attracts a bad spiritual influence. Also if you cannot sleep well, your mind that has some negative thoughts like worries, anxieties, and fears for your future so on attracts negative energy. Remedies for Sleep Paralysis and Spiritual Restraints
Breathing Methods Breathing methods offer good approach. If you cannot move and there is nothing you can do about it, in order to regain your own spirit, you should try catching your breath. As you are lying down, try to breathe from the lower stomach area below the belly button. The idea is to provide your body with fresh oxygen. Try breathing in, and if you are able to repeat this deep respiration several times over, strangely enough you will find that the evil spirits have parted from you. One of the secrets of this breathing method is that as you breathe, light will enter your body. When that happens, the negative influences that are holding you down will let go. At that moment, you will be free. This is how to escape through the breathing method.
Positive Thinking and Self-Reflection Another method is to change your perspective into a positive one. The fact that spiritual influence can approach you is evidence that the wavelengths given off by your mind and the wavelengths of the negative energy are the same, so in this case you should reverse the situation. You must eliminate any thinking about negative things and look towards the light. Think only about wonderful, positive things within your mind. This is another method for dealing with this threat.
Another strategy is to practice self-reflection. Even if the weight on your chest prevents your body from moving and you cannot move your hands either, that does not mean that this restraint is extending into your head. Therefore, while lying down, engage in self-reflection. If you find yourself in such a situation, it means that as some point up to the prior day you have been having trouble with human relationships. In this situation, try thinking about the person with whom you get along the least, a person about whom you get along the least, a person about whom you think, “I can’t stand him”, or, “If only she wasn’t around.” If there is someone in your life who fits this description, then try thinking of him or her and practice self-reflection, then try thinking of him or her and practice self-reflection. In any event, start with apologizing to this person.
Giving Thanks Next, another method is giving thanks. One day is like a lifetime. If you live by this philosophy, then the end of each day corresponds to the end of your entire life. So you should give thanks by saying something like this: “It is my turn to leave this world. Now I can return to a pleasurable world. Looking back over my life on this earth, I can say that I truly had a good life. Thank you so much. Even if I should die here and now, I am satisfied.” By giving thanks like this, you will drive them away. This is another method for dealing with the problem. The next time you experience a bad dream, I suggest that you try our some of the methods explained above. Also before going to bed, if you practice breathing with positive thinking and self-reflection, and giving thanks would make you sleep well.
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Therefore, women should look on doctoring as part of their vocation and nursing their role in life. They must think of these tasks as being a labor of love, the role of the Bosatsu. If they think in this way, they will realize that if somebody in the house falls sick, they must do their best to help them. They may wonder why they have to take such pains, but it is only natural. It is their job to handle the medical problems in the house, they are a kind of professional. If a doctor were to complain every time a sick person came to see him and ask why he had to always look after others, he would not stay in business very long. Similarly, if a nurse were to grumble every time she was asked to change a bandage, she would not be able to keep her job. In the same way, a housewife should accept that this kind of thing is a part of her role in the home. Therefore, I want you to realize that looking after the sick is part of the role of a housewife. Please Visit & Contact us! www.happyscience-usa.org & www. happyscience-nj.org Happy Science NJ 725 River Rd. #200 Edgewater, NJ 07020 (Edgewater Plaza bldg.) email:nj@happy-science.org tel:201.313.0127
Cella out, Postma succeeds her as school chief By Douglas E. Hall Dr. Lorraine Cella, who came on board as chief school administrator Jan. 2, 2011 cleaned out her desk and made public her resignation, which had apparently been worked out with school trustees since she gave notice in April of her intention to leave the school system.
Dr. Lorraine Cella Bob Batch continued from page 4 the place. When I went to the G.W. Grill I didn’t need to know anybody or need to be on any special guest list. I don’t know anything about reviewing restaurants so I’d be terrible at it. I’m impressed by stuff like ‘Nobody spilled anything on me’. Also, living in the city, I find the restaurants there are all cramped. You’re practically eating with the people at the table next to you. In New Jersey, the restaurants seem incredibly spacious by comparison. That’s what I like in a restaurant! Anyway, I think restaurant reviewers just get into that game to get free diners. As a former patron of Vespas, until they changed the name to Anthony’s and went out of business, I’m glad there is another restaurant to take its place. I must admit I’m a little bit biased toward the G.W. Grill because they have live entertainment as well. The whole map of Edgewater and its surrounding landmarks has changed since we filled in our version back when I went to school (It’s probably changed since I started writing this article). The Borough Hall is in a different location, River Road is wider, and all the factories that lined the waterfront are gone, replaced by malls and apartment complexes. Fort Lee is about to turn into a Donald Trump Fantasy Land and nothing will stop it now. The best we can hope for is that the tables in its restaurant won’t get all cramped together.
She announced no plans, but the Tenafly resident has left the district. Named as her successor is Kerry Salerno Postma, 39, who has been principal of the George Washington School since it opened two years ago. Prior to that she was vice principal of the Eleanor Van Gelder School under then superintendent Ted Blumstein, now retired. She joined the local school system as vice principal in 2011. She will continue as principal of George Washington until a successor is hired. A new salary of $145,000 was approved at a special Board of Education meeting on Monday, June 30. She will be meeting shortly with school trustees to set new district priorities. Chief among them will be addressing the expanding school population. Also of concern is student literacy and infusing STEM education – science technology, engineering and math. Ms. Postma has served as a councilor in the Moon-
achie School system and has taught in the Waldwick schools sixth and seventh grade for seven years and also taught the fourth grade in Franklin Lakes. The school district has an enrollment of some 900 students from pre-kindergarten through Grade 6. Seventh graders through high school are bussed to Leonia schools under a sending arrangement.
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Edgewater loses a pier for strolling on the Hudson
Photo by Lynne Grasz Hall
By Douglas E. Hall A relic from the industrial era of the borough, a wide pier that extended some 160 feet out into the Hudson River, built some 80 years ago by Unilever and restored by IPark as part of the Hudson Harbor development on what had been the Unilever site, was all but destroyed by a raging fire early Wednesday, June 25. The gleamingly fresh wood walkway was turned into a blackened, charred hulk. Sadly, it had been one of the most appealing places to stroll out over the river to catch cooling river breezes along the three and a half-mile Edgewater waterfront. One could watch the passing river traffic and observe the local geese and ducks
glide and walk about in the silted up shore line along long-abandoned loading spaces beside the pier. Fire Chief Thomas (TJ) Jacobson said he believed the fire was started by accident, possibly by a discarded cigarette. The official report on the fire will not be released until later this week. Although the borough has a fireboat it was of little use in this fire due to low tide at the time of the fire and the heavy silting that is typical of the Hudson’s western shore. Assisting local firemen were fire companies from Cliffside Park Fort Lee, Fairview, Englewood Cliffs, Leonia and Ridgefield. JULY 2014 | EDGEWATER RESIDENTIAL | 9
Calling All Collectible Cars!
Edgewater Cultural & Historical Committee to Host 11th Annual Edgewater Ford Assembly Plant Show
Best Customized Specialty show to focus on Fords, parBest 1920s (and earlier) ticularly those manufactured at the Edgewater plant Best 1930s Best 1940s All makes and models of classic, modiBest 1950s fied, hot-rods and other cars and trucks welBest 1960s come; more trophies than ever to be awarded! Best 1970s EDGEWATER — A piece of local history will be brought back to life as the Edgewater Best Muscle Car Best Convertible Cultural & Historical Committee (ECHC) will Best Foreign car host the 9th Annual Edgewater Ford AssemBest Truck bly Plant Auto Show on Sunday, September Most Unusual Vehicle 9, 2012, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., near the grounds of Best Ford the Ford Assembly Plant at 549 River Rd., in Best Edgewater Ford Edgewater, NJ. All makes and models of show cars are Best Model T Best Model A welcome – from Ford Model Ts to Mustangs, Best 1930s Ford Hot Rods, modified vehicles, foreign makes, Best 1940s Ford trucks and more. The show is particularly Best 1950s Ford seeking vehicles manufactured by the Ford Assembly Plant in Edgewater from 1930Best 1960s Ford Best 1970s Ford 1954, including: Ford Model A’s, Mercurys, WWII vehicles, Ford-built Jeeps and civilian “Now in our 11th year, the Edgewater and military trucks. More than 20 trophies will be awarded, Cultural and Historical Committee is excited to continue this tradition of showcasing colincluding: lectible cars – especially those manufactured in Edgewater as they are an important part of Best of Show our borough’s history,” said Douglas E., Hall, People’s Choice
Holy Rosary Church Pastor Rev. George J. Ruane Mass Schedule:
Monday thru Friday 8:00am in the Parish Center Chapel on Edgewater Place. Saturdays at 5:30pm in the Church. Sundays at 8:00am and 11:00am in the Church. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays 4:30pm in the Church or by appointment. We are a people with open arms to warmly receive you into the community. There are programs, ministries, clubs and continuing education for the young through the more mature. We are a people and place to meet God, be loved, healed, reconciled and celebrate God’s presence among us.
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Chairman, ECHC. Dash plaques will be presented to the first 50 exhibitors. Complimentary food vouchers will be provided to car owners from our sponsors, McDonald’s and The Outback. The show will go on rain or shine and is presented in conjunction with the Edgewater Arts Festival. The Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant (1929-1955) was located at the current site of Independence Harbor condominiums. At its closing in 1955, the plant had assembled over 1.8 million vehicles at a rate of approximately 6,000 per week, including Model A’s and World War II military vehicles. For a complete history of the plant, visit http://www.independenceharbor.com/History/History.html. Registration fee is $10 in advance, $15 on day of show. Fees will be waived for vehicles made before 1930 and all vehicles built in Edgewater. Make checks payable to Edgewater Cultural & Historical Committee; send to D.E. Hall, PO Box 284, Edgewater, NJ 07020. For more information, visit www.ouredgewater.blogspot.com, or contact Douglass Hall at dehallmr@yahoo.com. There will be refreshments and music.
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Edgewater Timeline for Julys Past July 1: Work begins on $7.9 million addition to Eleanor Van Gelder School, 2004. July 2: NJ Dept. of Emvironmental Protection orders all recycling activities of the Quanta Resources halted when it discovers that storage tanks containing nearly 266,000 gallons of contaminated waste oil contained five times the 55 parts per million polychlorineated bophenyls (PCBs) permitted by federal law, 1981. July 7: Edgewater resident George Gay in home-made hang glider sales across the Palisades, across the Hudson River, over upper Manhattan and lands in Long Island Sound without injury. His hang glider was badly damaged, 1913. July 11: Ferry Capt. John J. McCabe sets record in crossing the Hudson River 250,000 times between Edgewater and 125th Street, New York City, 1940. July 15: Ford closes its Edgewater waterfront assembly plant, moves to new plant in Mahwah, 1955. July 16: Midland Linseed Products Co. has major fire in 250-foot long warehouse, 1920. July 17: Views of spectacular Barrett Manufacturing fire on Edgewater waterfront ties up traffic on West Side of Manhattan as coal tar and other flammable Barrett products burn, 1928. Borough News Continued from Page 3 the shredding of paper documents. For event details call 201-807-5825 or log onto www. bcua.org, all events will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. rain or shine at the following locations: Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus Saturday, August 16, 2014 Bergen County Campgaw Mountain Reservation, 200 Campgaw Road, Mahwah Saturday, October 25, 2014 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL The Bergen County Utilities Authority is sponsoring its 2013 annual hazardous waste disposal program at three locations countywide. The following items are acceptable and will be accepted for disposal: aerosol cans, paints, pesticides, solvents, and many items commonly found in the home that cannot be disposed in regular trash. For event details and information call 201-807-5825 or log onto www.bcua.org. All events are open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. rain or shine at the following locations and dates: Bergen County Utilities Authority, Foot of Empire Blvd., Moonachie Saturday, July 19, 2014 Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus Sunday, October 19, 2014 Bergen County Campgaw Mountain Reservation, 200 Campgaw Road, Mahwah Saturday, September 6, 2014 Saturday, November 1, 2014
EVG’s graduating Class of 2014: 88 students
By Douglas E. Hall It was graduation time at Eleanor Van Gelder School on June 19 when 88 students were graduated from the sixth grade, completing their elementary school education in Edgewater. Most will attend the Leonia Middle School in the fall to begin 7th grade studies and most of these students will graduate from Leonia High School in 2020. Speaking at the commencement exercises, Chief School Administrator Lorraine Cella, in one of her last official acts in that position, suggested the advice of five prominent writers: author-journalist Hodding Carter, Spanish poet Antonio Machado, author-poet Maya Angelou, civil rights leader Rev Dr. Martin Luther King and explorer Sir Edmund Hillary. Her advice though these distinguished leaders: Carter: “There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots; the other wings.” “Will you remember your Edgewater roots, while you spread your wings and fly toward new opportunities,” Dr. Cella asked. Machado: “Traveler, there is no road. The road is made as one walks.” “How will you create your own path? Will you be a leader or a follower? What goals will you set for yourselves,” Dr. Cella asked. Angelou: “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” “How will you welcome your new peers? What will you do with your new friendships? Will you be kind, courteous and honest,” Dr. Cella asked. King: “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” “What will you do if you see that an injustice occurred? Will you remain silent or will you speak up? Will you be bold and courageous? Will you assist those who need your assistance? Or will you walk away silently,” Dr. Cella asked. And finally, she said, “Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to climb Mt. Everest said, ‘It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves. How will you work on developing yourself? How will you approach every mountain, hill, and the inevitable valleys as you learn about yourself in relation to the world around you?’” And in closing she suggested, “Select the quote that speaks to you in some way and travel through your life spreading your wings, creating new paths, caring deeply for others, standing up for what you believe in and working to conquer to yourself. I wish you ongoing happiness and success. Congratulations.” A few days later students from Edgewater joined with those from Leonia and were graduated from Leonia High School. There were 167 in all. At the EVG ceremonies the following
awards were announced for members of the sixth grade class: Presidential Excellence Students who received High Honor Roll all four marking Periods Bannon Sky Brody, Brin Orion Brody, Amanda M. Cruz, Anna Huh, Sun Min Lim, Hanane Matsunuma, Hiba Shaqra, Elise Ch, Reina Clare Mackenzie, Emily Chung, William J. Kim, Allison Nakajima, Daniel Lee, Sarah Takayama Yang, Andrea M. Tobing, Julie Sung, Dennis Bajanov, Presidential Achievement Students who received a mix of high and honor roll all four marking periods. Mark Grober, Jakob Ian Klein, Luke Mackenziem Sarah Restrepo, Azra Naz Schorr, Michaela Bartolomeo, Alique Karakachian, Maxilmilian David Klein, Francesco Maciariello, John Max Milligan, Justin Pohei Mo, Gregory E. Katz, Justin Glover, Daniel Pavlichenko. Katerina Prifti, Aidan Alexander Kim-Brookes, Justin Jung Min Ha, Leon Carranza, Kenoh Uchida, William Jooho Shin, Ethan Saldanha, Michelle Kazbanov EEA Personal Growth (4) Students who demonstrated personal growth throughout the year. Joanna Ko, Leon Carranza, Reina Clare Mackenzie, Sun Min Lim PTO Citizenship (2) Students who demonstrated citizenshi Karla Patino-Sanchez, William Jooho Shin PTO Academic (1) Highest GPA (most A+’s) Daniel S Lee Miss Rose Corcoran Scholarship AwarD Damon Peruso
Edgewater Kids dance at recital
By Lynne Grasz Hall On Sunday, June 22nd over 80 Edgewater kids performed at the Hudson Dance Studio's bi-annual Recital at the Fair Lawn Community Center. Over 180 guests in the audience could enjoy performances in Ballet, Ballroom, Latin, Jazz and Hip Hop and beautiful costumes inspired by the show 'Cirque du Soleil'. The show also included professional performances by Hudson Dance Studio's dance instructors, among them Jevgeni Davidov who won the 2014 US National title in Argentine Tango and will be representing US at the World Cup in Buenos Aires August this year. Hudson Dance Studio is an Edgewater based dance studio offering classes for kids and adults in Ballet, Ballroom, Jazz, Hip Hop, Argentine Tango, Salsa and more! In the summer kids will enjoy one week long Summer Dance Camps where they will be introduced to various dance styles. More information at: www.hudsondancestudio.com JULY 2014 | EDGEWATER RESIDENTIAL | 11
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