Bergen County the Magazine May/June 2013

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MAY/JUNE 2013

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If pain is the reason you can’t do the things you love, there is hope.

And that hope is HackensackUMC Orthopaedic Institute. With state-of-the-art technology, advanced procedures and a specialty trained team of orthopaedic surgeons and clinicians, we offer one of the finest joint replacement programs in the nation. To find out how our nationally-recognized program will help you get back to doing the things you love, visit HackensackUMC.org or call 855-996-WELL (9355).

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CONTENTS

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COLUMNS

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Connoisseur

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Wine Picks

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Style

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Events

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Ask the Sports Doctor

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Escapes

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Auto

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Tastings

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Restaurant Guide

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Birthday Scopes

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Last Laugh

Springtime Teas

The Wines of Sonoma Chic Products, Services, Etc. Happenings in the County Little League Elbow: How to Avoid Having It Throw Your Young Athlete a Curve Ball Live Like a Local in Laguna Beach!

The All-New Mercedes-Benz SL550 Martini Grill: Serving Fare With Flair A Resource for Your Dining Pleasure Finding Your “Good Fortune” Mommy, what is that guy wearing?

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FEATURES

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Business Profile

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Bergen County

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Bergen County

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Bergen County

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Bergen County CSI Stories

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Fashion

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Short Story

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Empowerment

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Health

Healthier, Happier, Renewed: The Active Center for Health and Wellness is Changing Lives Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels Driven to do Good A Fresh Start at Ramsey Farmers’ Market The Maine Attraction

A Natural Scientific Cause of Fire Bare Essentials The Design Whisperer

Do You Know How to Handle “No”?

Stopping Strokes With the Lariat

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”

—Lao Tzu

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Foundation for Free Enterprise The Foundation for Free Enterprise held their annual Liberty Celebration with guest speaker, Stephen Moore, at the Stony Hill Inn in Hackensack. For more information: www.fffe.org

Jeffrey Morris, Glenn Fisher, Peter Ten Kate and James Kelly

Nina Nardone and Joe Coccaro

Bill Hanson, Robert Evans and Peter Hanson

Tracy Straka, Mike Pallone and Hetali Joshi

Julia Cassano, Anthony Cassano, Helen Cunning and Joseph Rizzi

Terrie O’Connor and Jon Galandak

Susan Frey, Diane Recinos and Dr. Joseph Scuralli

Kathryn English and Stephen Moore

Chip Reinauer, Bernie Leone, Matt Leone and Thomas Mc Nabola

Jon Gagliardi and James Flannery

Linda and Peter Hanson

Philip Goldstein and Ben Mills

Stephen Moore and Bill Hanson

Mecheline Farhat, Stefani Gjorgievska and Dario Ortiz

Jeffrey Morris, John Cassetta and Earl Brown

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Spring Fashion Show Saks Fifth Avenue of Riverside Square Mall presented a terrific fashion show at Rockleigh Country Club to benefit Dwight Englewood School.

The Saks Fifth Avenue of Riverside Square Mall Team

Cindy Khalil and Betty Tarzikhan

Remy Rogel and Mona Ghanin

Benji Meyerson, Robin Modell, Michelle Thurber, Terron Schaefer and Lenora Klein

Suzanne Kasabian, Hilda Hartounian and Lorraine Marootian

Kelly Spitzley, Dolores Holme and Colleen Donaghy

Lenora Klein and Robin Modell

Becky Hwang and Pat Boig

Julie Cohen and Kelly Sacks

Jennifer Law and Parand Emami

Regina Kay and Suzanne Messina

Julie Cohen, Audrey Gabel and Kristie Wong

Helen Herssens, Wendy Kelly, Gigi Brown and Terry Schile

Ilissa Horowitz, Benji Meyerson and Jill Sedley

Irene Kua, Irina Kashan, Alexis Cooperman, Carolyn Vegliante and Fiona Arang

Maral Jebejian, Nila Festekjian and Hasmig Kupelian

The WaiT is over. accepTing paTienTs June 1, 2013

Beginning June 1st, 2013 HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley will be accepting patients at its 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital, providing the same nationally-recognized quality care for which HackensackUMC is known.

patient, with private bathrooms, 32-inch flat screen televisions, and Wi-Fi. The facility will offer patients the latest in technology, maximum efficiency and compassionate care from a dedicated team of physicians.

HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley will feature all private rooms at no additional cost to the

HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley accepts all major health insurance plans.

250 Old Hook Road, Westwood, NJ 07675 877-848-WELL (9355) www.HackensackUMCPV.com

at Pascack Valley

Bergen Community College The Bergen Community College Foundation held a Monte Carlo Night casino fundraiser at the Stony Hill Inn. For more information: www.bergen.edu

Vincent and Christine Monte, Anna Marie and Kevin O’Connor

Robert Zerrenner and Joy Schepisi

Paul and Holly Schepisi

Gloria Van Biert and John Scerbo

George Niemczyk and Steve Deuss

Jan Wisse and Diana Hoppin

Jon and Anna Gagliardi

Silvana and Marc Raso

Michael Kurzawski and George Gyure

Anthony and Rebecca Iovino

Danielle De Luca and Dorothy De Luca

Robert and MJ Hekemian

Gordon and Laurie Hamm

Robert and Jane Rey, Diane and Vinnie Scriveri

Serge Krikorian, Sheila and Edward Devejian

Joe and Tina Coccaro

Allen and Darlene Damstrom and Walter Hecht

HackensackUMC Friends The Friends of HackensackUMC hosted a preview of the new HackensackUMC Orthopaedic Institute. The get together was held at the Indian Trail Club. For more information: www.hackensackumc.org

Bob Garrett and Phil Simms

Dr. Mingi Choi, Christine Christopoul, Mark Teo, John Primerano, Dr. Andrew and Tina Dellapi

Dr. Michael Kelly and Bob Garrett

Kerri Kruckel and Dr. Stephen Silver

Laura Garrett and Heather Choi

Teri and Tom Kruse

Michael and Monica Rome

Alexandra and Dr. Ihor Sawczuk

Drs. Carla and Greg Simonian

Mark and Barbara Vermylen

Dr. Andrew Dellapi and Roberta Primerano

Pam Wilchek, Gina Hayes and Maureen McGloughlin

Bea and Joe Riccardo and Kerri Kruckel

Kristen and Joseph Pisa

Dr. Michael Kelly, Phil Simms, Frank Vouno and Tom Kruse

Dr. Jeff Boscamp, Dr. Carla Simonian, Dr. Yuki Kimura and Chrissy and Dr.Dante Implicito

Laura Garrett and Dr. Peter and Reggie Gross

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marcia’s attic for kids englewood 201.894.5701

The Fur Ball PetResQ Inc. held their annual Fur Ball Gala at the Clinton Inn in Tenafly. For more information: www.petresqinc.org

Barbara and John Ayers and Darlena and Barry Schiro

Claudia Karach and Stephanie McLoughlin

Erin Scanlon and Stephanie Elliott

Ken Rosato and Robyn Urman

Jim and Liz Romick

Elyse Pressner and Eve Megerle

Dr. Frank Sileo and Vinnie Chisari

Lucia Cecchetti and Lois Robbins

Cindi Crepea and Jeanine Pagano

Rita Risis and Galina Shenfeld

T.J. and Shelagh McCaffrey

Julie Lee and Allie Schiano

Janine Biello, Helen Mimasyan and Martha Vargas

Judy and Cait Graney

Jeannie Amonica and Ana Enersen

Bill Kern, Hedy Litke, Marybeth Kunsch and Michael Mildorf

Peter and Julie Lee and John McLoughlin

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Ramapo College Ramapo College hosted their annual Distinguished Citizens Dinner at the Rockleigh Country Club in Rockleigh. For more information: www.ramapo.edu

Chris, Lauren, Roy and Eileen and Matthew Putrino

Robert and Susan Tillsley

Derek and Diane Anton

Peter and Pam McBride, Joanne and George Ruotolo

Diane and Dana Flynn

Ludwig Willisch and William Duffy

Suzanne and Christopher Turner

Jonathan and Tammy Marcus

Michael and Lisa Morganstein

Fran Hackett and Carolyn Allen

Linda and Bill Dator

Joanna and Craig Westbrook

Jessica Finaldi, Shawn Greene and Purvi Parekh

Glenn and Tina Daviou and Bonnie and Robert Di Dio

Kevin and Karen Norton, Linda and Lew Chakrin

Sarah Hughes, Bryce, Jeanine, Cole and Keith Dawkins

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HEALTHIER, HAPPIER, The Active Center for Health and RENEWED Wellness is changing lives.

W

hen it comes to wellness, Rich Giacopelli is a believer. The busy business owner, father and grandfather is not just selective about what he eats. He also takes the time to work out three times a week with Spain, a personal trainer at the Active Center for Health and Wellness in Hackensack, New Jersey.

“I’m probably the most fit that I’ve been in my life,” said Giacopelli, who can personally attest to many of the benefits of exercise, including improved upper body strength, a stronger core, better weight control and the much-welcome absence of chronic back pain. At 57 years of age, he finds himself at his physical best.

Currently boasting a waist size of

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32, which is eight inches less than what he measured recently, Giacopelli is healthier and feeling better than he may ever have expected in the past since he began making sweeping changes in his life after a mild stroke in May of 2011.

Although the physical effects of slurred speech and a slight limp were gone in a short time, other consequences of what he describes as his “wake-up call” have been long lasting.

Blessing in Disguise

It could be said that it was a blessing in disguise when an injured rotator cuff, most likely damaged during a game of volleyball on a family vacation, caused him to consult Dr. Michael L. Gross, medical director of the center

and director of orthopedic sports medicine at HackensackUMC. The physician repaired Giacopelli’s shoulder in September of 2011 and, as an unexpected bonus, introduced him to the possibilities of a healthier lifestyle.

Dr. Gross’s patient could only say “yes” when the physician encouraged him to try personal training, one of the numerous services the center offers at its well-appointed Prospect Street offices.

“I had to do it,” said Giacopelli, who was now a stroke victim with a family history of stroke and diabetes. Although he was eating better, losing weight and physically active as a co-owner of a company dealing in commercial excavation and foundations, he knew he wasn’t doing enough. “There was no

cardio,” he said, referring to a crucial part of a heart-healthy fitness program.

In addition to training regularly, Giacopelli takes over-the-counter supplements prescribed by one of the center’s physicians. These aides are part of an individualized health and wellness plan that, he is pleased to report, has improved his sugar, cholesterol, triglyceride and testosterone levels and resulted in the need for less prescription medicine. Before he availed himself of the center’s comprehensive approach something was missing. “My cholesterol levels went down [with medication], and I still had a stroke,” he said.

Giacopelli’s case study is precisely the kind of success story that Dr. Gross hoped to achieve when, three years ago, he founded the center, an addition to his successful practice in orthopedics, where he also fosters the principles of preventative health.

“Health is the absence of disease.

Wellness is about preventing it,” Dr. Gross explained. “The goal of wellness is to be the best you can for as long as you can.”

Back to Basics

The center brings together a variety of professionals, including physicians, registered dieticians, personal trainers, skin care experts, acupuncturists, wellness coaches and massage therapists.

The team specializes in personalized programs that incorporate traditional Western medicine and less known but effective treatments and health practices commonplace in other cultures. Services are also available on an individual basis. The benefits and application of these methods are based in science, noted Dr. Gross. “Even if we don’t know how these non-traditional modalities work, we know they do work.”

The work of the center stands on the “three pillars of wellness,” said Dr. Gross. These pillars are proper nutrition, good exercise and adequate sleep.

Stress reduction is also an important part of the center’s efforts.

“My personal belief is that stress is the number one health hazard in mod-

ern society,” Dr. Gross continued. Two of the center’s most important goals are to help patients limit stress and cope with it better.

Stress causes a multitude of conditions, according to Dr. Lynn Corrigan, an advocate of holistic medicine and the center’s director of anti-aging and regenerative medicine, including heartburn, elevated blood sugar and blood pressure, insomnia and lowered levels of testosterone and progesterone. Dr. Corrigan, who holds board certification in both anti-aging medicine and family

practice, sees patients of all ages for preventive and acute care. One universal health issue is stress, said the physician. “We all have to learn how to manage our stress.”

Personalized Care Plans

Under Dr. Corrigan’s direction, patients undergo advanced testing in order to determine their needs and develop a precise treatment plan. It can almost be a revelation for people to learn that they can feel better. Patients need to be educated and encouraged, Continued on pg. 26

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Wine and Shine The National Institute for People with Disabilities of New Jersey held a reception and silent auction at Palm Court in Hackensack University Medical Center. For more information: www.yai.org/njpdnj

Jim Kosch and Chuck Russo

Ken Mahoney and Erin Sullivan

Margaret Winsick and Diane Ferla

Dr. Arno Fried and Ketul Patel

Dr. Randye Huron and The Institute for Child Developement Team

Christine and Kevin Brancato

Dr. Randye Huron and Jon Teall

Jules Feinman, Dr. Ken Reinhard, Thomas Dern and Steve Freeman

Nancy Willans and Joyce

Tina Sobel and Douglas Axenfeld

Patricia Schuckle, Madeline Mchale and Thomas Dern

Christine Reinhard, Chuck Dombeck, Dr. Chrystalla Orthodoxou and Stephen Freeman

Tracy and Amy Nieporent

Carol Weber, Maureen Keating and Jon Teall

Ketul Patel, Dr. Jeff Boscamp, Dr. Yuki Kimura and Mark Sparta

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Springtime Teas If you think tea is only for the fall and winter months, think again.

For tea with a delightfully refreshing punch, try these alcoholic libations created by tea sommelier James Labe.

Berry Tea Royale 1 oz. prepared Numi Berry Black Tea 1 oz. Crème de Cassis 3 oz. champagne Steep tea at four times the normal strength for two minutes, then remove tea bag and chill liquid for later use. Pour chilled tea and Cassis into glass and stir. Tilt glass and slowly fill with champagne.

About Numi Organic Tea

Founded in 1999 by brother and sister team Ahmed Rahim (the alchemist) and Reem Rahim (the artist), Numi Organic Tea is a purveyor of premium quality organic and fair trade certified teas and teasans. (“Teasans” are brewed herbal beverages made from dried pure herbs, fruits and flowers instead of from the tea plant, Camellia Sinensis.) Numi blends its organic teas with only real herbs, fruits, flowers and spices—not adding “natural” flavorings or perfumes. Visit www.NumiTea.com for more details.

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Canteloupe Tea Daiquiri 1 ½ oz. Numi Emperor’s Pu-erh Tea 1 ½ oz. Van Gogh BLUE Vodka 3 oz. frozen cubed cantaloupe 1 oz. coconut milk Splash of lemon juice Steep tea at four times the normal strength for two minutes, then remove tea bag and chill liquid for later use.

Combine and blend ingredients in blender, adding a splash of lemon for each serving. Serve on the rocks, garnish with a lemon wedge.

Green Iced Tea 1 Numi Decaf Ginger Lemon Tea bag 3 oz. fresh cucumber juice 1 ½ oz. tequila Splash of lemon juice Infuse one tea bag in tequila for 30 minutes, then remove bag, squeezing out excess. Combine and stir ingredients.

Serve on the rocks. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Grey Russian 1 ½ oz. Van Gogh Orange Vodka 1 ½ oz. prepared Numi Earl Grey Tea Steep tea at four times the normal strength for two minutes, then remove tea bag and chill liquid for later use. Combine ingredients in a rocks glass with ice. Stir and garnish with lemon wedge.

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WINE PICKS

The Wines of Sonoma

Almost everyone has a favorite California wine. And while Napa grabbed all the glory early on, neighboring Sonoma soon established itself as well. But there’s no laurels-sitting here. Keeping up with the times, we’re seeing fewer buttery Chardonnays, more fruits in the reds, and winemakers paying close attention to changing weather patterns.

2007 SIMI LANDSLIDE VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON, $35

2010 ECHELON COLLECTION CABERNET SAUVIGNON, $20 Echelon has reinvented itself as an affordable, quality-driven winery, and the new Collection series of wines takes the brand to new heights. This Alexander Valley-based 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is harvested from innovative tiered, vertical shoot positioning vineyards for maximum efficiency and air flow.

“We source from all over California,” says Kurt Lorenzi, vice president of winemaking.

“We’re not wedded to appellation but to expressions of quality. But there are some really unique, smaller lots that have become the Collection tier.”

Pair this classic robust California Cab with roast lamb and rosemary, charred barbecue tri-tip or grilled salmon with an herbaceous aioli sauce.

2010 SBRAGIA FAMILY VINEYARD GINO’S ZINFANDEL, $13 Zinfandel got a bad rap in the 1980s and ’90s, but has been slowly winning back fans as better-made wines hit the public consciousness. Founded before Prohibition by winemaker Adam Sbragia’s grandfather (and this wine’s namesake), the vines are “located at the very end of Dry Creek Valley,” according to Sbragia.

On the mouth, this wine’s field blend (85% Zinfandel, with small percentages of Carignane and Petite Sirah) is meaty and bright, with great acids and a blackberry/quince finish.

“It’s got a typical Dry Creek spice,” says Sbragia. Pair with Asian noodles and grilled tofu or pork chops and chutney.

In 2011, Simi Winery celebrated its 135th anniversary, and claims to be the longest, continuously operating winery in Sonoma County.

Landslide is the label’s single vineyard-designated wine. The name comes from the distinctive variegated soils created by a massive prehistoric landslide re-routing the Russian River.

The year 2007 was mild, but a late August heat kicked in allowing for quick ripening, and rich cherry and plum fruit notes.

The 80% Cabernet Sauvignon field blend is deep and velvety, with a long rich finish of coffee, cinnamon and ripe plums. Pair with filet mignon in a mushroom sauce or spicy greens like Swiss chard and kale with pancetta.

2009 CHATEAU ST. JEAN CINQ CÉPAGES, $75 The elegant Chateau St. Jean, surrounded by gardens and tasting rooms, lies in the shadow of Sugarloaf Ridge near Kenwood. The grapes used in Cinq Cépages (five varieties) each bring distinctive character.

“It’s a stylized Cabernet Sauvignon,” notes winemaker Margo Van Staaveren. “Cabernet Sauvignon gives backbone, Cabernet Franc the blue fruits and tannins, Merlot softens the shoulders, and Malbec is the ‘party wine’ of the group.”

The result is a classic California feel with bright tannins, medium to low acids and a mineral/flint nose and finish. As members of the Treasury Wine Estates group (as is Sbragia), Cheateau St. Jean is a certified fully sustainable winery. Pair with marinated steak or Beijing chicken with shiitake mushrooms and toasted walnuts.

Robert Haynes-Peterson is editor of the American Sommelier Association’s 24-week Vinification and Viticulture textbook, and has received certifications from the American Sommelier Association and the Master Mezcalier program.

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Englewood Cliffs Education Foundation The Englewood Cliffs Education Foundation held their annual Dinner Dance at the Montammy Golf Club in Alpine.

For more information: www.ec-ef.org

Joanne Lee, Suzanne O’brien, Lisette Duffy, Muriel Tashjian, Nancy Louglas and Claudine Colmenar Rosenthal

Timarie Toscano, Sherri Sutera and Linda Marinuzzi

Christine and Anthony Senatore

Luisa and Anthony Covino

Lauren and Alex Rodriguez

Rebecca Wheaton and Alina Lupo

Anna Kontzamanis and Therese Najarian

Theresa Luk and Lisa Yee

Roberto and Emma Consales

Dominick and Joanne Peragine

Elizabeth and Ronald Miguel

Lisette Duffy, Melanie Simon, Joe Parisi and Nora Jobson

Joe Toby, Rafael and Franklin Lithgow

Rahul and Gunjan Mehta and Sweta and Paresh Jain

Angela and Ron Vergona and Frank Patti Jr and Theresa Patti

Yvonne Favaro, Kristie Wong and George Lee

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Fashion and Beauty Week

The Fashion and Beauty Week Kickoff Event, and its subsequent Fashion & Beauty Week Nights Out, took place the week of March 19th. The premier Fashion Event of NJ, the Kickoff, held at the Venetian, combined the glitz and glamour of fashion and beauty with the kindness and generosity of giving. This year’s event raised over $50,000 for the Diabetes Research Institute, with loftier goals already set for next year’s event. Jack Panico, owner of Panico Salons, founded the event only a few years ago, and continues to make it larger, more charitable, and more fun each year. BC the Mag’s partnership with Fashion & Beauty week seeks to make it Bergen County’s largest Fashion event, as well as the most philanthropic.

Dominic LaGroteria, Jennifer Wolfe, Terry Maher and Chris LaGroteria

Michael Kourgelis and Christos Gourmos

Ann Campbell and Megin Decarlo

Jimmy and Caryl Kourgelis

Patricia and Peter Medore

Nick Bello and Silvia Zonana

Michael Offen and Laurie Jordan

Gayle Giacomo and Jack Panico

Bob and Laura Garrett

Maria Lomuscio, Florence Scrivo, Liz Alexander and Annette Fierro

Deborah Chodrow, Tony Childs and Julie Epstein

Karen, Erika and Bob Nathanson

Lyn Mayes, Lauren Beshlian and Michelle Morris

Inez Gioffre, Larry Inserra and Juliana Gioffre

Melissa Digravina, Israel Cronk and Christine Brizendine

Sergio Rodrigues, Bob Dodge and Evan Winokur

Larry Inserra, Inez Gioffre, Lindsey Inserra and John Hughes

Kate Cronauer and Lindsey Inserra

Andrea Betancourt and Sharon Goldstein

Maria Cuccinello and Danielle Felter

Larry and Lindsey Inserra, Laura and Bob Garrett, Bonnie Inserra and Camillo Ricordi

Amy Freeze, Danielle Monaro, Skeery Jones, Bethany Watson and Greg T

Michelle Avallone, Cara Opesso, Joe Mastalia and Laura Savage

Bonnie Inserra and Camillo Ricordi

Maria Panico and Mercedes Mannina

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Jeremy Levy and Denise Derian

Tricia, Carlos, and Judi Fernandes

Jack and Maria Panico

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Brandon Goldstein and Amy Freeze

Sheldon Neal and Danielle Monaro

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Tie One On How many times have you seen your man trying to clean off his touchscreen toys with the corner of his shirt or pant leg? This won’t be a problem any longer, thanks to Swipe Apparel ties. Available in a variety of styles that combine fashion with functionality, the ties are made with a special microfiber material that makes it easy to wipe off grease and dirt without scratching the surface. Visit www.swipeswipe.com for pricing and to order.

Glam Style Embrace free-spirited shades reminiscent of the Golden Age with Pür Minerals’ new limited edition Art Decadence Collection ($42). This elegant four-piece ensemble (eyeliner/ eye shadow duo, powder, lip gloss and nail polish) mixes two of today’s most wearable trends—bold colors and balanced neutral tones, as well as the brand’s first ever nail polish—for a collection that is both timeless and modern. Available via www.purminerals.com

Scent and the City Saks Fifth Avenue is proud to launch Bond No. 9’s newest fragrance, Central Park South (100ml, $260; 50ml, $190; Swarovski, $390; body silk, $130; refillable pocket spray, $95). With fragrances inspired by Central Park and other New York urban oases, this eau de parfum starts out with top notes of grapefruit flower, mingled with blackcurrant buds and green ivy leaves. Their crisp freshness segues into seductive heart notes of jasmine and ylang-ylang, vibrant jonquil and honeyed Lily of the Valley.

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EVENTS EVENTS

FLAT ROCK FUN: Flat Rock Brook Nature Association celebrates its 40th anniversary with activities that include a Celebratory Dinner on May 9, at the Englewood Field Club (tickets, $150pp, can be purchased at Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, 443 Van Nostrand Ave., Englewood), the NATURE IN TRANSLATION art exhibit from May 10-12, at the Nature Center, and a Nature Day on May 19, (also at the Nature Center). Visit www.flatrockbrook.org for more details.

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Kitty Kelley will be appearing at Bergen Community College’s Ciccone Theater on May 16, 7:30pm to discuss and sign her new book, Capturing Camelot: Stanley Tretick’s Iconic Images of the Kennedys. Tickets: $25pp. To purchase tickets, call 201-489-7066.

OPEN HOUSE: On May 18, 11am-3pm,

HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley in Westwood will invite the entire community to celebrate its June opening with entertainment, food and tours of the new, state-of-the-art facility. Visit www.hackensackumcpv.com for details.

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The 14th Annual Jenna’s Rainbow Foundation Spring Fair is slated for May 19, 12:30-5pm at Tenafly Middle School. Visit www.jennasrainbow.org for more info.

SPRING MUSIC: On May 19, 4pm, Duo Marchand will perform at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (113 Engle Street, Englewood). Suggested donation: $20pp; $10, students/seniors. Call 201-568-3276 or visit www.StPaulsEnglewood.org for details.

HS ART: On May 31, 6-9pm, One River Gallery (49 N. Dean St., Englewood) will present “Art Effect,” an art exhibition and competition for BC students from five area high schools. For more info, visit OneRiverGallery.com or call 201-266-5244.

KITCHEN TOURS: The Valley Hospital

Auxiliary invites you to the 16th Biennial Kitchen Tour to be held on May 22, 10am- 4pm. This year’s tour will feature 9 kitchens located in Allendale, Franklin Lakes, Ho-Ho-Kus, Ridgewood and Wyckoff. Created by award-winning designers, the kitchens range from traditional to ultra modern. Tickets: $45pp. Call 201-447-8064 or visit valleyhealth.com/auxiliary for invitation forms.

VENETIAN GALA: CarePlus Foundation will hold its 15th Annual Courage Awards Gala at The Venetian in Garfield on May 29. Call 201-986-5070 for details.

Mercedes Drive), certified hypnotherapist Cathy A. Savino (pictured) will discuss how hypnosis can be used for pain management, stress relief, weight loss, motivation and more. Register: 201391-5090; montvalelibraryprograms@gmail.com or in person.

GOLF CLASSIC: Holy Name Medical Center Foundation’s 19th annual classic golf tournament is scheduled for June 3, at the Hackensack Golf Club in Oradell. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Individual golfer tickets start at $750; post-golf reception and dinner tickets are $150. Visit holyname.org/foundation or call 201833-3187.

AUTHOR TALK: Janet Pfeiffer will discuss her latest book, The Great Truth, on June 5, 7-8pm at The Montvale Free Public Library (12 Mercedes Drive). Register: 201-391-5090; montvalelibraryprograms@gmail.com or in person.

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Lippman (pictured), the Jewish Home Foundation’s 19th Annual Golf, Tennis & Card Outing will take place on May 20, at the Edgewood Country Club in River Vale.

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Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels Driven to do Good Fueled by compassion and commitment, this worthy organization and its volunteers are serving physical and emotional nourishment to elderly and disabled individuals in northern Bergen County.

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ascack Valley Meals on Wheels (PVMOW) is a non-profit organization that provides meals to people in northern Bergen County who are unable to shop or cook for themselves due to age or disability. This promotes independent living with confidence and integrity. Serving 26 towns in Northeast Bergen County, the organization provide two nutritious meals five days a

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week, as well as company and a friendly check in. Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels is also part of the Eisai Oncology program, which delivers “Magnolia Meals” to people undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels located in Westwood, New Jersey, is a chapter of a nationwide organization known as Meals on Wheels Organization of America (MOWAA). Founded

in 1972, MOWAA strives to help older Americans and disabled individuals eat nutritiously every day. It is a service provided by outstanding individuals who are mostly volunteers. They give their time to deliver two meals a day by driving in their own vehicles to the clients’ homes, personally greeting and assessing them, and asking nothing in return.

What they do receive is the satisfaction of helping members of our community.

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ascack Valley Meals on Wheels is planning “A Night of Laughter” with the support of The Clinton Inn in Tenafly, New Jersey, on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 7 pm. It will consist of a cocktail hour, complete dinner, music and entertainment. Baskets and a 50/50 raffle will enable some to bring home a surprise! Tickets are $125 each; to purchase, call 201-358-0050.

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Currently, PVMOW reaches approximately 200 clients throughout the 26 towns in its area. In the northern Bergen County region, volunteers cover from Alpine to Mahwah. Clients are individuals or couples who are homebound, unable to cook for themselves due to disabilities or age, and cannot shop for themselves. The organization gives people a chance to live independently and in the comfort of their own home.

Just as important as the food they provide, volunteers also offer conversation and a wellness check.

“Some of our seniors, since they are homebound, do not get the chance to talk to many people during the day,” noted Jeanne E. Martin, director of PVMOW. “Our volunteers will spend some time with them and check in on their wellbeing. We do not require this of our volunteers; they do it out of the goodness of their own hearts. The families of these people may have relocated to an-

other part of the country and if it weren’t for PVMOW, they would not be able to stay in their own homes.”

Thanks to PVMOW and its caring volunteers, seniors can live in dignity and comfort in their own homes without needing to worry about how they’ll spend their time cooking when they can hardly stand, or walk to the store with a walker and push themselves way beyond their capabilities.

Many of the volunteers are quite familiar with the seniors in the program and are happy to keep families updated on the status and quality of life of their loved ones. In addition, if a senior were to fall down and not be able to get help, PVMOW volunteers would know something was wrong when they delivered. PVMOW works closely with local police departments to give seniors continuous care.

“Life at any age should not have to be a struggle,” Martin emphasized. “We need to respect and see our seniors as

the people they were and still are.”

Currently, there are more than 450 volunteer drivers, the majority of whom are retired. Some are mothers of young school-aged children and some are individuals who love to help others on their day off.

“It’s amazing how many people come out in all kinds of weather to help our neighbors,” said Martin. “Our drivers pick up the food that is supplied by three kitchens: Oradell Health Care Center, CareOne in Westwood, and the Christian Health Care Center in Mahwah. Each meal is individually made to suit the needs and dietary restrictions of each senior. The drivers deliver these meals five days a week throughout the year. Presently, the organization is considering purchasing freezers—depending on funding—to store frozen meals to distribute on Fridays for the weekends.”

There are also several people who volunteer their time to running the office with their expertise in fields of accounting, bookkeeping, fundraising, computer and data management. Meanwhile the three employees—Martin and her assistants, Amanda Leggett and Christine Cusanelli—are the mainstay of the day-to-day activities. Martin, the mastermind behind the operation, acts as the vital link for individual seniors, drivers and route coordinators, and the facilities that prepare the food as well as the various organizations that lend a hand. Assistant director Amanda Leggett works tirelessly on arranging each set of meals by working closely with the kitchens that prepare the food

The organization is exploring a frozen meal program with the Westwood Rotary Club to accommodate clients who would like a good meal on the weekends as well.

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and coordinating the drivers with the route coordinators who also volunteer and drive. Christine Cusanelli, also an assistant director, works with Bergen County to ensure that the program’s seniors are aware of any new laws or ideas from the government, makes sure the office is running smoothly, and works closely with an intern, Jamie Deer, who is studying to be a social worker at Ramapo College.

Constantly seeking to offer more and better services, the organization recently has branched out with an oncology program to bring frozen meals, called “Magnolia Meals”. Magnolia Meals at Home is a partnership between The Eisai Women’s Oncology Program MagnoliaTM, CancerCare, Cancer Support Community (CSC) and MOWAA. Magnolia Meals at Home is a one-ofa-kind food delivery service designed specifically for patients with breast cancer and their families. Its goal is to help ease the stress of daily living so that loved ones can spend more quality time together. Unlike other meal delivery programs for patients with cancer, Magnolia Meals at Home is provided at no-cost to breast cancer patients and their families, with no requirement for financial need to participate.

PVMOW uses its donations to pay for food, hire a social worker, and purchase freezers and frozen meals from companies selling fresh, wholesome, nutritious food. The organization is exploring a frozen meal program with the Westwood Rotary Club to accommodate clients who would like a good meal on the weekends as well.

“Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels is an organization that is focused on helping individuals lead lives with dignity,” Martin stated. “It gives people a warm hello and a sense that they are not forgotten. These people were our builders, soldiers and pioneers of years gone by. We have a chance to show our compassion and gratitude for what they have done for us.”

For more information on Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels, visit pvmealsonwheels.org.

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Celebrating its fourth season outdoors, the Ramsey Farmers’ Market is stocked with an array of healthy foods and other goods that promote living well.

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Spending leisure time outdoors is one of the most enjoyable aspects of summer. The season also marks a time of year when lots of fresh vegetables and fruits are growing, and many health and food enthusiasts are eager to incorporate these edibles into their culinary arts.

Sunday, June 2 kicks off the 2013 season at the Ramsey Farmers’ Market, which is held at the picturesque Main Street train station. The outdoor market season, which runs through November 24, is held every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. On opening day, The Woman’s Club of Ramsey will, once again, host Strawberry Festival with an offering of complimentary strawberry shortcake treats.

Celebrating its fourth outdoor season, the friendly, neighborhood-style market invites food enthusiasts to come meet the farmers and vendors who offer fresh, local produce and products, including organic and traditional vegetables and fruits, artisan breads and cheeses, homemade pastas, soups, sauces and chili, and organic prepared foods. Other tantalizing edibles include gourmet olive oils, nuts and dried fruits, fresh fish, free-range eggs and gluten-free baked products. There’s also an

array of local wines and spices, and artisanal coffees and teas, as well as handmade soaps and body products, freshly cut flowers, perennial plants and beyond.

The market’s mission is to support local farmers, educate the community on the importance of eating locally grown foods, and to provide an opportunity for local residents and businesses to conveniently obtain and sell high quality, locally grown and artisan-made natural products in a welcoming and informative setting.

The fun Sunday market, which was founded by Nancy Boone, has experienced much success since being established in January 2010 by the Ramsey Historical Association in coordination with the Borough of Ramsey. The market, which originally had 12 to 14 vendors, has more than doubled and now boasts approximately 35 vendors.

“Having been a resident of Ramsey my entire life, I wanted to give something back to the community,” says Boone, who worked in human resources at Ramapo College before becoming the manager of the Ramsey Farmers’ Market. “I always thought I would do a Farmers’ Market when I retired, but I started it sooner than anticipated.”

Boone boasts that all produce and products generally hail from within 125 miles of Ramsey. “When people come to the market, they know that they’re getting fresh and local produce,” Boone notes.

“Visitors get to know the farmers and it’s become a Sunday routine for many families. For young and old, the market has something to offer everyone.”

Beyond selecting healthy foods, guests can meet local farmers and food purveyors, enjoy live music and inspire their children’s creativity through crafts.

Each Sunday, a different non-profit sets up a table. Past groups have included the Ramsey Fire Department, Ramsey Rescue Squad, the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference and more.

Special events are scheduled throughout the season. Beyond chef demos, there’s an Artisan’s Corner, which is held every third Sunday of the month. It enables artists to sell their handmade items such as jewelry and pottery. Last year, the

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The Ramsey Farmers’ Market, which draws people from Nutley, Livingston, Edgewater and beyond, also offers “featured vendor” spots, which provide a venue for entrepreneurs who are testing new businesses. The featured vendor spot is ideal for vendors who have an outstanding product to offer, but due to market space constraints, may not be able to obtain a regular weekly vendor space.

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“We still want to help these small food businesses get exposure. I always tell them to be patient. Sometimes circumstances change and there may be a spot at our market at a later date. On occasion, they will return again later in the season if we have room,” Boone explains.

Some of the market’s special offerings include fresh fish from Pura Vida Fisheries in Hampton Bays, NY, and pastureraised antibiotic meat from LL Pittenger Farm. Maureen Huntley, previously a featured vendor, offers green juices, which are sold in retro Mason jars. Other premier vendors include Guy Jones, owner of Blooming Hill Farm, who has been organic farming for more than 30 years.

“We believe that local foods nourish the community and support the local economy. We believe in sustainable practices, those that do not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their needs,” says Boone, who adds that the market also recycles and minimizes waste.

Last season, an indoor market was introduced and proved very successful. “At present, we are the only community-based, non-profit, indoor winter farmers’ market in Bergen County,” concludes Boone. The market is open December through March and is held at Eric Smith School.

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“Parents agree it’s more transformative for the kids because the air smells different, the pace is more relaxed and the natural beauty is abundant,” Klein says.

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Day Camp in Upper Saddle River as a young kid and then “grew up” at sleepaway camp in Maine for eight summers at Kamp Kohut, another MCE member camp. It was there, amidst the mountains and lakes, that he flourished. In 1994, Klein bought Camp Laurel (a seven-week coed camp), which he and partners Jem and Debbie Sollinger transformed into a camp geared toward instruction and structured programming. In 1997, he bought Camp Laurel South (a four-week coed camp) with partners Roger and Dagni Christian.

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feel more independent and empowered,” he explains. “They are accomplishing so much on their own, and this is what builds self esteem. Families also like that these are not just neighborhood camps full of everyone you know from your local community.”

While up to 100 Bergen County families attend Camps Laurel and Laurel South combined, there are 20,000 campers from nearly every state and 30 countries who travel to Maine each summer, which is one of the reasons why Jenn Law, creator of the popular website BergenMama.com, chose to send her daughter Jessie to Camp Laurel last summer. “Jessie had the opportunity to learn skills and play sports, including

wakeboarding and lacrosse that she may not have had elsewhere at such a young age,” Law notes.

“People will travel to Utah or Colorado for a five-day ski vacation, so why not travel to Maine for a seven-week unparalleled camp experience?” asks Klein. “From the first time you drive into Maine, you see nature, and you feel different. There are no billboards; you just don’t get that experience elsewhere.”

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basically technology-free. “It’s good to unplug and disconnect for four or seven weeks,” he says. But these days, there’s more emphasis on skill development and achieving goals than there was 20 years ago.

“One of the greatest things at the end of the summer is seeing how your children excelled with their skills and sports abilities. The coaches are top notch and really spend time to help them with their skill sets,” according to Alpine resident Jeff Kurtz, whose two sons attend Camp Takajo.

Camp food has expanded to include more choices, and the kids now eat healthier, and more often (six or seven times per day, if you include snacks).

The activities have evolved to feature things like farm-to-table culinary programs, state-of-the art fitness facilities and music recording studios. Becoming involved in social responsibility programs (e.g., the elderly, environmental, animal shelters) is another hallmark of experiencing camp in Maine.

Maine Camps are an enduring tradition for generations, which is why parents, such as Andrea Maline, a Norwood resident and Camp Mataponi alum, and Karen Miller, a Tenafly resident and alum from Camp Pinecliffe, choose to send their kids to their alma maters.

“When we looked at camps, my daughter loved the fact that I was a Mataponi girl myself and it would ultimately become something for us to share,” notes Maline. “At the camp’s 100th year celebration in 2010, I sat singing the same songs with my girls that I sang when I was their age; it brought tears to my eyes. There are few things that my husband and I have given our girls that are as valuable, and will be as longlasting, as the gift of camp.”

“My girls gain from Pinecliffe the same values that helped to shape my childhood,” adds Miller. “I am filled with nostalgia on each visiting day, and I’m so grateful that my girls are having this experience.”

In fact, Maine camps seem to run in the genes when it comes to many camp families. Stephanie Pasternak from Tenafly attended Tripp Lake Camp, and her brother (and cousin and his father) went to Camp Androscoggin as children.

Stephanie and her husband, Jon, then sent their daughter, Hannah, to Tripp Lake Camp and two sons, Eli and Jonah, to Camp Androscoggin. “At these camps,” Stephanie says, “my kids gained a deep appreciation, respect and love for their friends with all the experiences they had together. They learned how to treat and respect each other, and how to respect themselves. They learned how to communicate and how to present themselves, and made great connections for college and jobs beyond.”

Hannah’s passion for camp led her to an ideal job working at Everything Summer, an independent consultancy dedicated to summer guidance, located in Englewood and founded by Jill Tipograph, another Bergen County native.

Regarding sleepaway camp in Maine, Tipograph says, “It’s important to consider the summer environment where your children will spend their formative years. The incredible diversity of Maine’s outdoor activities makes the state a unique place to spend summers as a child, and also provides families with the opportunity to take great vacations and create life-long memories.”

So as Klein prepares to bid adieu to his favorite BC haunts—including Dimora, Grissini, The Kitchen, Alpine Country Club, Tenafly Racquet, Cool Hot Yoga and Flywheel—he’ll head for “greener pastures” and embark on the most incredible, most memorable and most rewarding 49 days of the year.

Laurie Kaiden is the Maine Guide at Maine Camp Experience. For personalized information about the best Maine camps for your child, call her at 877-92-MAINE or visit www.mainecampexperience.com.

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Cause of Fire As this case illustrates, sometimes an investigator’s best assets are common sense, simple observation and out-of-the-box thinking.

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n the early 1990s, a major insurance company hired me on behalf of one of its clients, a chain of fast-food restaurants, which I’ll refer to as “Burger Patty House.” Typically, with commercial businesses or even your own home, an insurance company insures the premises for risks associated with business or personal possessions and liability. My involvement was to investigate the origin and cause of a fire that developed within the restaurant, which resulted in a total loss, requiring building demolition and reconstruction.

Eyewitness accounts by employees and patrons indicated a fire burning through the structure’s roof.

Mass-produced throughout the world, “Burger Patty House” restaurants have similar design and layout and are often built by contractors or vendors for the restaurant corporation. Many of these buildings, in particular the ones investigated and referenced within this case study, were of a single-story height and had an overall dimension of approximately 100 feet by 50 feet. They are designed with a front retail and dining area, as well as a service counter and the rear portion of the structure

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utilized kitchen equipment, appliances, bathrooms and refrigeration equipment.

This particular chain can operate on a 24-hour basis or at least a 15- to 18hour operation period. Within months, there were several other fires that developed in the same type of building structures with similar design issues.

There were a total of four independent fires that originated within the restaurant facilities, all of which had originated within a concealed area above the ceiling of the first floor and below the ultimate roof structure. In all cases, no evidence suggested fire development within the first floor dining area, service area or kitchen. All accounts reported the smell of smoke and visual signs of smoke and fire propagation throughout the entire roof.

Fire Scene

The first of the four fires was located in an upstate New York community.

Upon arrival, interviews and the collection of data, and the assessment of the fire scene and follow-up with local authorities were performed.

After conducting their investigation, the local authorities declared the fire of “undetermined cause.” Since local

authorities often do not have the time and financial obligations to conduct an extremely detailed investigation and use engineers or scientists to examine or test many components, they work in conjunction with professionals, such as a firm like mine.

A careful examination and detailed inspection of the building revealed that the fire, in fact, originated within the concealed area above the first floor location. There was no total access to this area under normal circumstances (pre-fire). However, in this case, due to the fire damage, I was able to evaluate and inspect all potential ignition sources that could be responsible for the cause of the fire and ultimately the propagation and damage.

Using proper standards and guidelines for fire and explosion investigators, and engaging my mechanical and electrical engineers, we inspected over several days. Full evaluation of all fire and heat patterns was conducted to determine the area of fire origin and its subsequent spread. Methods would also include the consideration of melting temperatures, depth of char to wooden materials, consumption of building materials, and a detailed mechanical and

electrical analysis of equipment.

Predominately this concealed area or roof structure utilized the location of hood and exhaust equipment, which is part of the cooking apparatus from the kitchen through the roof to the exterior environment. There also was a large amount of electrical wiring mounted to wood studding, which ultimately supplied kitchen equipment, fixtures, receptacles, lighting, etc. The forensic evaluation of the equipment did not uncover any signs or physical evidence that a potential accidental source for the development of a fire existed.

Normally there are indicators such electrical activity, overheating, severe melting or other mechanical or electrical failures that could be leads to the cause of a fire. Ultimately further engineering analysis or laboratory inspection would be performed to confirm or deny its involvement as an ignition source or the cause of the fire.

Additionally there are other factors such as reviewing of design issues, installation and fabrication of materials as well as evaluating specifications for equipment or even blueprints that assist in the investigator’s documentation of the scene.

In some cases I am not able to make a determination as to the cause of a fire. Severe building damage due to the fire or even fire suppression efforts can result in damage beyond recognition. After the extensive and detailed inspection of this fire scene, I reported to my client, the insurance company for the structure and the corporation as well as the chain’s corporate engineers, that I was unable to render an opinion or conclusively determine the origin and cause of this fire.

Ongoing Fires & Investigations As mentioned earlier, there were three other fires

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for this chain within the United States that had identical circumstances as described in the first scenario. The same investigative techniques were performed. Through the course of this later investigation and meeting with engineers for the corporation I was once again confronted with undetermined fire causes for all of the structures. Not being able to make a determination after four investigations was frustrating. It was troubling that the cause of these fires could continue to pose the potential of personal injury to employees, occupants and firefighters, as well as involve loss of business revenue and reconstruction costs, and damage the chain’s reputation.

to my past investigations, I was curious, Getting out of the car, I observed a small space, approximately a ½ inch by 1 inch, with an opening in the siding adjacent to the soffit. The bird was able to squeeze its way into this opening and make a nest within the concealed area.

I evaluated the soffit and determined that there was recessed lighting, commonly referred to as a high-hat lighting fixture, mounted within the soffit. The bulb and the faceplate exited the soffit and illuminated the walkway below.

Unexpected Cause

Approximately one month after investigating the fourth fire I was driving in Long Island, New York, after investigating another fire loss site unrelated to this particular client or the restaurant chain. It was mid-afternoon and having been on site for several hours I stopped at the “Burger Patty House” identical to the previous investigated sites. Pleased to see a good-standing structure that was fully operational, I proceeded to use the bathroom then placed my order to go. I sat in my car and visually pondered the structure, puzzling over what could possibly be eluding me as to the cause of the fires within the identical architecturally designed buildings.

Halfway through my meal I observed a bird entering through a small hole in the siding supporting the soffit above the walkway that surrounds the building. Thinking nothing of it at the time, I then witnessed a second or the same bird entering the same small hole within the soffit, this time carrying what appeared to be straw or grass in its beak.

Soffit and light fixture

Recessed lighting fixture

Having conducted fires in other environments I knew that this type of recessed lighting could produce temperatures within hundreds of degrees. These fixtures are designed in such a way that they can rise approximately three to four inches in height from the bulb location and produce extreme temperatures. For that reason the manufacturer stresses the need for proper clearances surrounding the fixture so that the high temperature cannot ignite combustible materials or melt installation on wiring that can lead to the potential of an ignition source and a fire.

In previous investigations I found no evidence to suggest that installation or clearances were an issue. In fact, located on the fixture itself there are warnings and cautions for the contractor to not place combustibles within several inches of the fixture to eliminate this potential hazard.

At that point I realized that birds might have been utilizing the dry grass for nests around the recessed lighting fixtures.

What would be better for a bird than a warm environment generated by the light fixtures when they were activated at dawn?

Bird access hole

I realized that the material within the bird’s beak is typically used for nesting practices. While not thinking it relevant

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Nesting material on fixture

Typically dry grass and fire tinder will dry quickly because of high exposure to wind; this makes them ideal for fire making. The bundling and the dried goods, grass and twigs were further dried out through contact to the light fixtures.

This resulted in ignition and open flame causing the incipient stage of the fire.

Immediately after realizing that here was the likely answer to what had

been eluding my investigative team and me, I contacted my client, who conferenced the chain’s corporate engineers, who proceeded to perform an invasive inspection of the soffit. Upon inspection at least two bundled nests were found adjacent to the recessed or high-hat lighting fixtures and, in one case, there was evidence of slight char to the dried bundled material.

This investigation was finally solved due to a hunger pain and the observation of what is believed to have been a bird entering the hole of a soffit to make a home for his new family.

The previous investigations had ruled out all other potential sources, which led me to provide an opinion as to an undetermined fire cause.

In closing, the corporate engineers for “Burger Patty House� had immediately notified all of their restaurants of similar design to inspect, remove and redesign the soffits to eliminate this potential exposure and risk to the restaurants, employees and customers.

Since that time exterior lighting below the soffit is now being used in many of the applications throughout the world to further eliminate the potential of high temperature fixtures igniting combustible materials.

A fire investigation is a complex endeavor involving skill, technology, knowledge and science. The compilation of factual data, as well as an analysis of those facts, should be accomplished objectively and truthfully. The basic methodology of the fire investigation should rely on the use of a systematic approach and attention to all relevant details. The use of a systematic approach often will uncover new factual data for analysis, which may require previous conclusions to be reevaluated.

Yet, ironically, in these particular investigations, despite modern technology I solved the unsolvable due to a hunger pain and a curiosity over bird nesting. Simple observation and imagination were critical factors in solving this previously unsolvable origin and cause dilemma.

But in the end, the answer was elementary, my dear readers, elementary.

Peter S. Vallas, a master private Charred nesting material on fixture

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rnold Murphy peered through the crack between the frame and the six-panel door, separating his office from the reception room. The young couple sat fidgeting on the divan, the man, glancing at his watch and twisting cufflinks, the woman smoothing the fold in her skirt, leaning over, whispering something in his ear. He shook his head and placed his hand on hers.

Renderings of stunning contemporary home designs adorned the walls.

Not all were the architect’s. Murphy made a mental note to hang some notso-intimidating, affordable designs.

His eagerness to meet his clients overcame his shyness. He waited enough to imply that he was a busy man, although his appointment book and current project schedule said otherwise.

“Hello, I’m Arnold Murphy. It’s a pleasure,” he said offering his hand first to the tall, smartly dressed young man, and then to his doe-eyed, diminutive wife.

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He led them to his small office in the back, one that might have doubled as a man cave in a private home. Leather client couch, big walnut desk, shelves full of architecture and design books, and the neatness of the stacked pile of papers, all suggested professionalism and man cave, as equally as Ward Cleaver’s den. Sheepskins on the walls implied competence.

“Mr. Murphy —” “Please, call me Arnie. My father is Mr. Murphy,” he joked, trying to lighten the mood.

“Um… Arnie, I’m… we’re not sure you’re the architect for us,” the young man said.

“Did you speak to any of the references I gave you over the phone last week?”

“We did and everyone was absolutely delighted with your work.”

“Good, good. I like to hear that.”

The man gave a serious look at his wife before continuing. “It’s just that, all the homes were so different from

each other and not at all what we had in mind.”

“But that’s the point,” Murphy said, trying to warm them with an expansive smile. “Even though they are different, all of my clients are extremely happy with what I’ve done.”

“There’s another problem.”

“What’s that?” Murphy asked, suspecting their concern was financial.

“We don’t have… an unlimited budget and those homes, they all looked extremely expensive.”

The architect leaned back in his chair, a squeak signaling he probably had gone too far. “Since I have only a little idea what you want, I can’t address budget just yet, but let’s clear that hurdle when we get to it.”

The wife

reached down into her outsized handbag and retrieved a bulging manila folder, with newspaper and magazine clippings sticking out and worn from being opened repeatedly. “We want something like this but not on such a grand scale,” she said, sliding some clippings to him across the desk blotter.

The discussion went past the lunch hour.

“We’ve taken up way too much of your time,” the young man insisted.

“There’s no meter running,” Murphy said, “and this has been time well spent.”

When the couple left, the architect phoned his wife.

“Elaine, that young couple you referred to me just left.

Yes… the Turners, lovely couple, so polite but so serious… they’re so young. What did you say Justin does for a living? Oh… big firm?” He toyed with the penholder, tilting the angle in various ways while he listened.

“So they do have some money, then. Yes… I see… but Alicia is concerned that they might not be able to afford this.”

Normally only affluent clients walked through his doors, usually referrals from their wealthy friends. While it was nice to work with a large budget, he enjoyed the challenge of coming in under the target. The deeper satisfaction came not from the money, but from the palatable delight his customers radiated. Initial skeptics became eventual acolytes, word of mouth being his effective advertising. This project could be interesting, not just because of the relatively lower budget but because he had no idea what the Turners wanted.

They lived near the Tandy and Allen section of Hillsdale.

These homes were well known regionally for their distinct contemporary design. One of their many attractive features was the way light flooded the home using two sections of multiple window casements, one flat, and one curved. These formed the outside walls of back-to-back living and dining rooms, separated by a fireplace opened to both rooms. A corner entranceway, opened into a long hallway that formed the other wall parallel to the living and dining rooms, set apart by an open lattice of wood, seemingly a mirror of the outer window lattice without the glass. The effect was an open, modern look possessing an intimate feel.

Built in the great post war boom of the early 1950s, more than 200 of these Tandy and Allen homes were concentrated on the 300-acre farm once owned by Henry Clendenny, whom locals called “Hillsdale’s Dr. Doolittle” because he was known to talk to the large number of different animals he kept. The Clendenny family’s house was reputed to be the oldest structure in Hillsdale, predating the Revolution by 40 years.

The building in the development started in 1949 as Clendenny sold off all but the plot holding his ramshackle house, which would be knocked down in 1968. He left but not without a fight that garnered national attention. He negotiated with the bank in 1957 to live his life out in a small corner of the rickety structure opposite the living room where the Big Dipper could be seen though the ceiling. The Continued on pg. 86

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problem was Clendenny outlived the agreement and the bank’s patience and they proceeded to legally evict him. The evening news trucks arrived and he was a national media darling for a few days.

Children went door-to-door begging donations to save Clendenny’s home.

President Lyndon Johnson personally chipped in $100, but the drive was in vain and Clendenny moved to Washington Township to live with in-laws.

His house was replaced with six typical, boxy, suburban Jersey split-levels.

The Turners lived in one of those six houses. Their home’s location, in the northwest corner of the final Clendenny tract, placed them in visual proximity to the Tandy and Allen homes and, judging from Alicia’s clippings, they loved that contemporary, clean, still-modern look, while firmly entrenched in a boxy, center hall colonial, built during the voracious frenzy of the go-go 1960s, a one-size-fits-all design, telegraphing the entire interior layout from the curb.

It was hard to believe that the recession reached Saddle River, the up-

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scale location of Murphy’s offices. Yet it had. Arnie’s larger, more lucrative projects had slowly dried up and soon he might have to accept small jobs just to survive. Before starting his own business, he’d spent a dozen years working for large design firms. Those years had left him with the strong determination never to return to corporate architecture. That first year designing ventilation systems had tested his sanity. Working now in his own practice, he hoped renovations of Jersey split-levels wouldn’t spiral his client base down to where he would lose all of his creativity and energy, turning him from an architect to a simple draftsman.

Here was his present problem: the young couple wanted the renovation of their tract house to resemble the best design features of the Tandy and Allen houses. His initial reaction was that it couldn’t be done without any bloodshed; it was a marriage of Capulet and Montague. He said so to Elaine and then

couldn’t absorb her disappointed look as he had been forced to admit professional defeat.

That night he couldn’t sleep and he shuffled downstairs to hunch over his drafting table, his half glasses sliding down his nose. Elaine appeared in the doorway in her robe, a puzzled look on her face.

He looked up from his work. “If I can’t sleep, I might as well work,” he said.

“If you can’t sleep then I can’t.

I’m making myself some coffee. Want some?”

“Sure.”

Murphy glanced again at the young wife’s clippings. They showed expanses of glass with atrium ceilings, something that could be added to a Tandy and Allen house but hard to do to a ranch, like theirs, that was already raised. It bothered him when people threw on more glass than a design could carry. Long Beach Island, Deal and other shore destinations are awash with butchered designs that called for expensive glazing because the owner had

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He could compromise his design sense and give them what they wanted, possibly saving his small company. Or he could propose what he had in mind, which was expensive and over their budget, and risk losing the contract. He worked through the night.

Several days later, the couple once again fidgeted in his reception room. This was decision time and the architect led them to his draft board. For a few moments, the couple surveyed his drawings, saying nothing. A ticking clock became discernable. When he couldn’t bear the suspense any longer and thought they didn’t understand or accept his drawings, he pointed to a small table on the other side of the room.

“That’s a model I made of your design.”

The couple turned to look and their faces lit up. “Wow! That’s it!” Justin said.

“I want to warn you, that’s over your budget,” Murphy said.

“I don’t think that’s a problem,” the young man said in earnest. ”I think we can live with that.”

“I’m sure we’ll find a way to afford this,” Alicia said. Then, thinking for a moment, she remarked that the most dramatic part of their home would not be visible from the road.

“It’ll be our little secret,” the architect teased her, knowing she wanted to show off her house to passersby.

The young woman grinned back. “I can also live with that. I think it’s great that you didn’t exactly follow our directions.” She looked first at Justin and then turned to Murphy. “I think we’re extremely lucky. I don’t know how to thank you.”

“I’m not so sure luck had anything to do with this,” the architect said. “I remember hearing somewhere that ‘luck is the residue of design’.”

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like to think of asking questions as a road to information. Sometimes it’s a superhighway and sometimes it’s a dirt road. Sometimes it’s smooth and freshly paved, and other times it’s so dicey it begs the question, “You call this a road?”

My point here is that not every question you ask will elicit a positive response—no matter how good you are at asking. And let’s face it: no one likes rejec-

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tion. In fact, fear of hearing the word “no” is the number one reason people don’t ask in the first place.

That said, there are plenty of strategies you can employ—before and after you’ve popped the question—that will lessen the pain, offer some defense, and perhaps even alter the outcome.

First and foremost, you must let go of the assumption that “no” equals

failure. The truth is, “no” doesn’t always mean “no.” I encourage you to see it as a beginning—not the end of the road.

In my work with clients, we often focus on the concept of asking questions as the first step in a negotiation.

It can be the prelude to bargaining over price at the market, requesting a raise from your boss, or convincing that person at work that he or she really does

REJECTION can be the

STARTING POINT of a

SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATION. want to have dinner with you.

Problem-solve, haggle, bargain—call it what you will, this is an exploratory process of give and take.

Be open to the possibility that, while some “no” answers may seem final, approaching them with the attitude that they may be the starting point of a negotiation can yield interesting results. Here are some tips to guide you: View the person who is answering your question with a “no” or “maybe” as actually saying, “Let’s explore some options here.” And you are the one who must begin this exploration with additional questions.

I’m especially fond of responding with, “What has to happen in order for you to agree?”

Decide up front whether you will accept any flexibility in the answer.

This will make it easier for the person being asked. For instance, asking the car salesperson to throw in the Bose system for free may succeed if you’re buying a $250,000 sports car, but is probably the start of a negotiation for a $32,000 sedan.

Always consider starting high and be prepared to finish slightly lower, as opposed to starting low and expecting the person being asked to help you end up with more.

Another way of asking is, “What do I have to do in order for you to feel comfortable with my request?” This usually opens a conversation door.

Most people want to say “yes” to someone they know and like. Try to find out why they are saying “no” to you. It may be because they don’t like you, don’t have time, or perceive a risk.

Try countering with this: “‘No’ doesn’t always mean ‘no.’ Would you mind helping me to make sure that we’re both on the same page? What do you consider this particular ‘no’ to mean?” There may be a way to find a mutual high ground by exploring the options.

Ask, “How can we make this negotiable so both of our needs are addressed?”

willing to continue trying. If it’s worth it to you, don’t give in easily. Be creative.

Seek ways to help the other person deliver on your request. In the quest to achieve the best possible outcome for you, complementing your asking skills with negotiating skills is a winning combination.

Jim Charette is an author, professional development consultant and popular keynote speaker on the art of asking.

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Make sure they understood what you were asking. What you envision as a clear question or request may not be so clear to them.

It’s easier for people to consider negotiating with someone who is smiling back at them. Thomas Leonard, the deceased leader of the company Coachville, liked to use this humorous response: “Is that a ‘no’ for now, a ‘no’ just for the near future, a ‘no’ forever, or a no, I don’t like you?” He’d say it with a hint of laughter, indicating that the issue wasn’t a deal breaker.

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n estimated two million Americans are living with atrial fibrillation (also called AFib or AF), the most common type of heart rhythm abnormality. In people with AFib, the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) quiver, or fibrillate, rather than beat normally. This hinders blood from moving efficiently from the upper chambers to the lower chambers of the heart.

Many patients have no symptoms associated with atrial fibrillation. For others, it is associated with intolerable chest pain, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and/or dizziness, or lightheadedness. The real concern with AFib is that it increases the risk for a stroke. Since blood tends to pool in the upper chambers of the heart because it is not moving well, it can form a clot.

The clot typically forms in the part the atria called the left atrial appendage (LAA), a muscular pouch connected to the left atrium of the heart. If the clot then travels from the heart to the brain, it can cause a stroke.

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In fact, patients with atrial fibrillation are five times more likely to have a stroke than the general population and AFib is responsible for up to a quarter of all strokes.

Part of the treatment plan for patients with AFib who are considered at high risk for a stroke includes taking an anticoagulant—blood-thinning—medication to help prevent blood clots from forming and reduce the risk for a stroke.

Yet not all patients can take blood-thinning medication due to the risk of severe bleeding.

Until recently, the only option for those patients was surgical removal of the left atrial appendage, but that surgery is associated with a number of risks.

Valley is pleased to be among the first in the area to offer a new nonsurgical option to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with AFib who cannot take blood-thinning medication. The LARIAT procedure blocks clots from traveling from the left atrial appendage to the brain. Just as the name implies, the Lariat procedure uses a lasso-like stitch to tie off the left atrial appendage.

Hillsdale, NJ, resident James Frey, was the first patient to undergo the Lariat procedure at Valley. Frey, 72, diagnosed with AFib a number of years ago, had been taking blood thinners to reduce his stroke risk, but had to discontinue the medications when he developed internal bleeding. He had the procedure on January 23, was in the hospital for two days, and felt well enough to attend his granddaughter’s soccer tournament the day after returning home.

He continues to do quite well and, with the exception of a daily baby aspirin, takes no blood-thinning medications.

Candidates for the Lariat procedure are patients like Frey who require lifelong blood thinners for the prevention of stroke, but who develop life-threatening bleeding complication when they take blood-thinning medications. Patients who have had prior open-heart surgery cannot be treated with this approach. Additionally, in about one in four patients, the size, shape and location of the left

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atrial appendage make them unsuitable candidates for the Lariat procedure.

However, for the remainder, this new procedure offers a great deal of hope. The Lariat is a minimally invasive procedure done under general anesthesia in the cardiac electrophysiology laboratory. The procedure uses two catheters: one, carrying the Lariat suture device, is inserted under the patient’s rib cage and the other, which guides it into place, is sent to the left atrial appendage from a vein in the groin. Once in place, the LARIAT™ Suture Delivery Device places and tightens a loop stitch around the base of the left atrial

appendage, permanently sealing it off from the rest of the heart.

This novel technological advance removes the most important source of stroke in patients with AFib, and could provide long-term protection against stroke in patients with AFib who are unable to tolerate blood thinners. Patients who qualify for the procedure won’t have to endure open-heart surgery, and often they can go home in a day or two with just a Band-Aid on their chest.

Suneet Mittal, MD , is director, electrophysiology laboratory at the Arrhythmia Institute of Valley Health System.

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pring and summer are upon us, and with them, millions of the boys–and girls—of summer across the country will be enjoying the excitement and fun of organized league baseball. Ever-increasing participation rates, multiple leagues and an emphasis on organized supplemental training sessions have contributed to a disturbing rise in overuse injuries. One common overuse injury, seen mainly in young pitchers, has earned the nickname “Little League elbow.”

Little League elbow, actually known as medial epicondylitis, is the result of repetitive stress to the growth plate on the inside of the elbow. The greatest stress occurs during the acceleration phase of throwing a baseball.

Growing bones are easily injured because the growth plate is much weaker than the ligaments and muscles that attach to it. The growth plate is the weakest link in the chain.

Once the growth plates fuse, athletes are

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more likely to injure ligaments and tendons instead of the growth plate. As the problem progresses, the structures on the outside of the elbow become affected, range of motion can become limited, loose bodies may form in the joint, and locking of the elbow may occur. At this point, permanent damage and arthritis have become serious risks.

THOSE MOST AT RISK

Little League elbow is most common between the ages of 8 to 15 years but can occur up to age 17 years if the growth plate has not fused. This injury is usually seen in pitchers. But athletes who play other throwing positions, such as catcher, shortstop, or outfielder, are vulnerable as well.

Not only a source of pain and disability in young throwers, Little League elbow also can lead to permanent problems down the road. These problems, which may cause an early end to a promising athletic career, may

more seriously go on to cause permanent deformity and limit normal function of the arm and elbow.

Did you know that studies indicate that 28% to 40% of young pitchers will experience elbow pain during a season? Too much throwing is the major contributing factor to this condition, so prevention of injury must include limiting the number of pitches thrown. But prevention also includes proper attention to the type of pitches thrown, off season conditioning, proper warm-up and stretching, and correction of improper mechanics. When injury does occur, early accurate diagnosis and proper treatment are essential.

THE PITCHING CONNECTION

There is a direct link between elbow pain and the number of pitches (pitch counts) and the number of games in which a young player throws. Most leagues have rules in place about this but they may not be followed, so it is very important that someone (typically

the parent) keeps count. Remember, if a young pitcher plays in more than one league, there is no way a coach on one team will know how many pitches are being thrown for another team. This includes counting the extra throwing done outside of practice. This problem is more commonly seen in baseball players who play year-round and pitch for more than one team, or in more than one league. Pitchers often play other positions in games where they don’t pitch; ideally they should be playing low throw positions such as first base or DH. Fastballs are the most common pitches thrown in baseball and are thrown hard, usually with backspin.

Changeups are thrown with the same arm action as a fastball, but the ball moves slower because the pitcher holds the ball with a different grip. These pitches carry much less risk of injury for younger pitchers. Breaking pitches (curveballs/ sliders) are thrown with topspin that causes them to “break” or drop down as they reach the plate. Breaking

pitches appear to cause the most stress to the shoulder and elbow and so they are not recommended until age 14 for a curveball and age 16 for a slider.

The USA Baseball Medical and Safety Advisory Committee makes the following recommendations for earliest age at which pitchers should begin throwing each pitch type: fastball, age 8; change-up, age 10; curveball, age 14; knuckleball, age 15; slider, age 16; forkball, age 16; splitter, age 16; screwball, age 17. Breaking pitches should not be thrown until reaching skeletal maturity (growth plates are closed).

The recommended per game pitch counts are: 8 to 10 years, 50 pitches; 11 to 14 years, 75 pitches; 15 to 16 years, 90 pitches; 17 to 18 years, 105 pitches. Furthermore, pitchers should not compete more than nine months per year and should avoid all overhead activities during those three months of rest. In addition, pitchers should not participate in more than one league during overlapping seasons. Pitchers of Continued on pg. 100

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all ages should be involved in year-round conditioning to promote endurance, core strength, neuromuscular control and proper throwing mechanics.

WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR

Little League elbow usually starts with pain on the inside of the elbow while pitching that goes away by the next day.

Complaints of pulling and tightness also may accompany the early symptoms.

Tenderness and swelling may develop as the injury progresses. Gradually, the pain begins earlier in the game and persists for several days afterwards. Eventually the pain becomes constant, or begins with any attempts at throwing. Early on, athletes may not complain, or may cover up their symptoms in an attempt to keep playing. Parents and coaches should be watchful for any signs that suggest pain while throwing, or after throwing. Young athletes should always be taught that “playing through the pain” is never sound advice. If there is a suspicion that Little League elbow is developing, and the pain persists despite rest, ice, and over-thecounter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), consult an orthopedist.

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Even with precautions, this injury will sometimes occur. The mainstay of treatment for severe Little League elbow is usually based on rest. The athlete should undergo a period of complete rest (throwing of any kind is strictly prohibited) for at least two to six weeks. At this point, along with NSAIDs, you can use ice massage and a compression sleeve. Start a strengthening and endurance program to maintain cardiovascular fitness and to focus on overall core strength. The majority of throwing power is derived from the legs and core. Often adolescent athletes have poorly developed core strength and overall body control, which can make them susceptible to poor throwing mechanics and injury.

Following the initial four to six week period of no throwing—and only when

the patient is completely pain free—a structured throwing program should be initiated over the next six to eight weeks.

During this time, the pitcher should be assessed by a physical therapist with knowledge of throwing injuries, or a pitching instructor, to evaluate and correct their throwing mechanics. Any pain during the rehab period should cause the athlete to temporarily pause his or her program for a short period until he or she can throw without symptoms. Rehabilitation should also include soft tissue stretching and flexibility exercises, as well as strengthening exercises designed for balancing muscle strength in the shoulder and arm.

Usually it takes about 12 weeks for an injured athlete to return to competitive throwing in a game situation. In addition, the athlete’s core and shoulder strengthening program should be continued year round to maintain and further develop strength and muscle control.

Parents, coaches and athletes should be aware that progression of this injury will occur long before swelling, loss of range of motion or X-ray changes are present. Therefore, recurrent elbow pain in a young pitcher should not be ignored.

Rest, ice, compression and NSAIDs are good early treatment, and the player should not be allowed to return to play until he or she is completely symptom free.

Proper warm-up, and stretching and strengthening programs are a must for young athletes. If possible, these programs should be maintained during the off-season. At a minimum, they should be started six weeks before the first pitch is thrown. Most important, players, coaches and parents must all be on the same page regarding the number and type of pitches thrown.

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he sister city of Menton, France, Laguna Beach is a jewel unlike any other. TripAdvisor selected Laguna for a “Top Ten US Beach Travelers’ Choice Award” in 2013. Coastal Living Magazine called Laguna the “Happiest Seaside Town in the Country” in 2012. There are enough activities to fill a book about what to do and see in Laguna Beach. Boutiques line the boulevards and the city boats world-class

surfing, breathtaking vistas, and great food and culture. Whether you visit for a long weekend after an LA business trip or stay for a week or more, here are a few of my favorite spots in my town for food, fashion, fun and art.

Food

Land of the Fruits and Nuts: “Nekter” of the Gods So I know what you East Coasters say about us Californians when

you are out in the Hamptons or whisper about your family and friends who have moved west. It just may be true as we are a healthy bunch out here. For two years, we have had to leave town to visit this new “chain” of juice bars in Costa Mesa and Corona Del Mar. No longer do we have to chase the juice trend, as Laguna has its very own Nekter, which opened in a former Golden Spoon location on Broadway. If fresh juice, smoothies or detoxes are your

thing, head here. My favorite is the Greenie with no ice, and if you are in a hurry, take home a pre-made Skinny Strawberry. I did a three-day juice cleanse and lived to tell about it. I felt fantastic afterwards, albeit a bit obsessed with food.

If you are looking for fresh Italian food, take a passeggiata over to Alessa. It’s not actually a secret anymore as it gets quite crowded. Emily, the lovely Italian hostess, will greet you, and seat you, (if you are lucky, air kiss you) hopefully on the outdoor patio lined with a yellow and blue mosaic tiled fountain wall that trickles while you talk. It’s just loud enough to drown out the noise of your neighbors and transport you to the real deal, if only for a meal. Linger over lunch with my favorite Alessa Special Salad—organic mixed greens with grilled salmon, asparagus, pearl tomatoes and well-balanced lemony vinaigrette. The minestrone soup is amazing: fresh crunchy vegetables with a slow-simmered rich broth minus the overcooked pasta found in so many other minestras. It’s a fine spot to people watch. Listen for the street performer with the pitchperfect, powerful voice belt out show tunes. If it’s too crowded, move south to the Alessa-owned restaurant, Mare, at Cleo and PCH. Urth Caffe is coming to town! It will be located on PCH, across the street from our own Laguna Art Museum in the former location of The Cottage Restaurant. Urth is an LA-based restaurant famous for its organic teas, coffee, food and desserts; it’s packed day and night in Santa Monica and on Robertson Boulevard. As far as I’m concerned, this is one of the most exciting things to happen to our food scene in ages; organic and hormonefree food, homemade soups and salads that are walking distance from my house in a cottage built in 1917.

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Fashion

Pretty Woman If you have your husband’s credit card—or your “uncle’s” (wink, wink)— prance on over to Anastasia. Amir Gharavi curates his boutique with the most elegant collection of clothing by tried-and-true and up-and-coming designers. The closest thing to European runways that we have in Laguna Beach, it’s like a museum of clothes, except you can take them home for a fee. Many years ago, I blew a year’s worth of my clothing budget and had Amir dress me in his vision. I felt like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman as he filled the dressing room with simple, well-made neutrals of fine fabrics. I still have many of the special, elegant pieces he helped me choose, and whenever I wear one, my

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step is a little bit lighter. Anastasia Café allows you to linger, amongst the art, the good taste, and to eat well for breakfast or lunch. Drink the “Vampire” blood, a fresh juice blend of orange, carrots, celery and beet or go Greek with La Greque Salad. I like to add grilled chicken.

Fun

Whenever I have a visitor who has never been to Laguna Beach, I drive straight to the Surf and Sand and head down to Splashes Bar. It’s hard to remember what the wine or cocktails taste like because the view is so distracting.

All of your senses are engaged as you hear the waves crash along the shore, and view them at eye level though clear glass windows. At high tide, you are im-

mersed in the ocean while drinking or dining on a menu heavily influenced by seafood. Even better than just stopping by for a drink, set up “camp” and use the newly renovated Surf and Sand as your home base. Descend into the Surf and Sand to stay oceanfront (all 167 rooms have ocean views!) with the crashing surf outside your window, right in the heart of town. I love that when you check into the hotel that they tell you what time sunset will be. You can borrow movies for free from the DVD Library at the front desk. Live on the edge and ignore the impulse to block the swoosh of the ocean with the packet of earplugs lying near the bed. The last time I stayed there, (no lie), I watched a lone Stand up Paddler navigate around frolicking dolphins as the sun set with

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If you are a fitness enthusiast and just have time for one outdoor activity besides the beach, head up to this secret spot and hike. Find Dartmoor, which is a dead end street off Hillcrest in North Laguna. Park near the dead end, and climb the steep trails that overlook a view equally as captivating as Cinque Terre, Italy. Stick a picnic from Zeytoon, a small Mediterranean deli on PCH, in a backpack and watch the sun set above the craggy cliffs. You could make it a day hike and continue across the mountain all the way to the Nix Nature Center in the Canyon and cab it back to your car.

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Tableaux Vivant: Pageant of the Masters If you visit in summer, find tickets to Laguna Beach’s Pageant of the Masters. Bring a stole or blanket and binoculars to this open air theatre and gaze at the stars while you enjoy living art in the amphitheater put on by an entirely volunteer cast and a full orchestra. It’s magical!

Salt Fine Art

Driving by Salt Fine Art’s windows on Pacific Coast Highway is like eye candy for adults. When the gallery first opened, I coveted a hand-decorated armoire made by Argentinian artist Lucas Rise, which I ended up buying. It cost more than some cars. But I wake up every day loving that art installation in my living room. It’s the focal point for all family photos and makes me smile every time I walk in the front door.

Sometimes, I sit and imagine Lucas in his studio toiling over the geographic patterns and colors (in combinations I would have never thought to put together) all harmonized in a perfect balance of play and color. Carla Tesak is the passionate owner who specializes in emerging Latin artists. If you happen to be in town on a First Thursday Art Walk, head out to enjoy wine, cheeses and fruit at many of the local galleries that stay open late for this event. Get swept up in her passion for the essential element. Salt (like art) is a necessity! Please do tell Carla I sent you.

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The All-New

Mercedes-Benz SL550

After 60 years,

is it still the luxury convertible benchmark?

W

hen it comes to cars that are legendary, they have to meet a certain set of criteria. Albeit a pretty subjective matter, in order to obtain that Michael Jordanlike status, a legendary product needs to have the following: 1. must set the benchmark for its class; 2) be innovative and continuously taking the brand in new directions; and 3) have a certain cachet that makes people yearn to have one.

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Well, I can’t think of a better product to help us exemplify a legendary auto than the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.

It’s the perfect embodiment of a vehicle that is stylish, is an aspirational achievement for many and continues to take Mercedes-Benz to new heights. I guess you can say I liked the all-new 2013 model.

I did, but let me tell you exactly why.

For starters, the all-new SL features enhanced styling that really makes it an evolution of the outgoing product. It is

approximately two inches longer and wider over the last-gen vehicle and you’ll know it when you see it. With its prominent facade it has more presence thanks to its LARGE front grille. When the car was delivered to me, the gentleman actually drove past and even with my auto-trained eye I thought for far too long that it looked like the rangetopping SLS AMG. That’s a good thing.

The headlights number among the more controversial elements of the new

design. In pictures they appear far too big for the SL’s nose but let me reassure you that the images are deceiving and all is well in the metal.

But enough about that because what I am particularly excited about is the interior. Slipping behind the wheel you’re confronted with what I’d argue is one of the best interiors on the market right now. Everywhere you turn the space is covered with leather—the door panels, the upper and lower dash and the seats. And while some marques tend to get a little chintzy with the quality, Mercedes-Benz doesn’t play that

game. It’s high quality, stitched tight, and smooth all over.

My particular test car was optioned with Designo trim, which means it was extra special. The interior was an interesting, light brown color similar to a cup of coffee with a bit too much cream in it.

Its wood was a blond color that surprisingly worked well.

If I had to pick my favorite bits about the interior, I would actually have to pick two. (Yes, I am greedy.)

First is the Magic Sky Control roof.

While I have seen this technology implemented previously in luxury hotels

and in a Ferrari, it’s another matter to actually experience it firsthand. Essentially, at the touch of one button, the panoramic glass roof, which is built into the folding metal top, turns into a brilliant shade of blue. While that may sound a bit perplexing, when you step out of the car and look at the glass from the outside it is essentially like staring at a mirror. Instead of having to deal with a flimsy, mesh shade, this is a much more robust and nifty feature to keep that sun from making you a bit too toasty. Make sure to check this option box when you place your order.

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Second is the Air Scarf system.

Through the venting at the bottom of the seat’s headrest, the technology pumps out warm air onto the back of your neck. Though this may seem fruitless in a convertible, you haven’t lived until you’ve put the top down in 37 degree weather with the heated seats on, the windows up, the one-touch windscreen up and Air Scarf on full blast. It isn’t an all-new technology but I love every time I have the opportunity to pilot a Benz that’s equipped with one.

This neatly brings me to my next topic—driving. One of the things I loved about the last-gen SL was its heft. While these may look like sports cars, they’re far too heavy, always weighing well over 4,000 pounds. The SL—the abbreviation originally meant “Super Light”— is best suited as a boulevard cruiser.

The good news is that for 2013, Mercedes put it on a diet so it weighs about two tons, shedding 200 pounds over the previous model. It’s a significant feat because the car got larger and the SL

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didn’t lose that strong, sturdy feeling that many other automakers have trouble replicating.

After all that I’ve driven, I can easily confirm that this is the benchmark for auto builders when they seek to build a convertible that doesn’t flex, shudder or squeak. SLs typically feel as though they were cut out from a solid block of metal and the 2013 model year product is no different.

Gee, I haven’t even gotten to the fun bit yet. Making its first appearance in the SL is the new twin-turbo, 4.6-liter V8 motor producing 429 horsepower and 516 lb.-ft. of torque. Though MercedesBenz estimates its zero to 60 time in 4.5 seconds, it feels quicker than that.

And, at high speeds this car can hustle.

Passing drivers is completely effortless and the seven-speed transmission is really in sync with the driver regardless if it is in Normal, Sport or Manual mode. As modern transmissions receive more and more gears, it’s becoming even clearer that not all are created

equally. Some get confused and can never find the right gear at the right time, but the one used in the Mercedes was always doing as I was thinking. I didn’t know transmissions could read minds.

Here’s the thing: If you’re looking to spend just over six figures for a twoseater, you have to first answer this simple question: “Do I want a driver’s car that may be a bit more punishing or do I want something that will pamper me and lack that raw, visceral experience?”

If you are thinking along the lines of the former, you should check out the Porsche 911. If you want something along the latter, there’s no question that the SL is the vehicle that should make itself home in your garage.

It’s very rare that I give the keys back to a press car and find myself unable to pick apart a vehicle’s flaws. The problem is that the legendary SL is just that damn good.

Richard Posluszny is a freelance writer based in Bergen County.

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hen thinking of this gastronomic gem, “special” is the word that most often comes to mind. Located in the small town of Wood Ridge, Martini Grill exudes warmth and charm; it’s a welcoming environment where memory-making experiences and culinary adventures beckon. Whether you’re talking date night, celebrating a noteworthy milestone such as a birthday, anniversary or promotion, or just toasting the end of a long work week, Martini Grill is the perfect place to mark

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any occasion. (In fact, we recommend heading over there this Mother’s Day, during which every mom will be given the VIP treatment she deserves complete with a complimentary rose.)

As soon as you step through the doors, you know you’re in store for something distinctive. Everything is inviting—the friendly wait staff, the intimate tables with their crisp white linens and gleaming silverware, the romantic lighting, the live jazz on Friday and Saturday evenings, and the cozy décor.

And, of course, there’s the outstanding

food and drink.

Guests can opt for a pre-meal cocktail in the bar area, as well as take their picks from the tasty tapas menu.

Happy hours, which take place from noon to 7pm, Mondays through Fridays, are usually lively gatherings of area professionals and residents attracted as much by the justly famous martinis as they are by the hope of making a social connection.

In the main dining area, the star attraction clearly is the artistry of executive chef/owner Aret Cakir. Cakir, a Cu-

Martini Grill’s full bar boasts an extensive wine list, as well as 17 different martinis, such as the two pictured below at far right: Sexy Sadie and Torched Cherry Garcia.

The seared rare tuna is a popular appetizer offering.

linary Institute of America graduate with classic French experience earned in prestigious kitchens such as Maxine’s of Paris and Le Cirque of New York City, prides himself on cooking only with the freshest and choicest quality seafood, meats, poultry and vegetables. He takes simple ingredients and transforms them into taste sensations. The result: a delightful blend of fine Tuscan-based Italian food with inventive touches of French and American influences.

After whetting our taste buds with some pre-appetizer nibbles of a dish of

olives, an eggplant caponata and a fresh assortment of warm breads, we ordered drinks. Wines by the glass, and bottles of champagnes and sparkling, red and white wines are available. But given Martini Grill’s reputation for its awardwinning martinis, we knew we couldn’t miss sampling one of the bar’s 17 different varieties, many of them fashioned

by Martini Grill’s popular bartender/ mixologist Al Pascale. Our picks: Sexy Sadie, a mix of Grey Goose vodka, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, pear puree and blackcurrant liqueur; and Torched

Cherry Garcia, a combination of Bacardi torched cherry, vanilla vodka and cream served in a chocolate swirled glass. Great tasting and visually appealing, these drinks more than lived up to the accolades.

For appetizers, we sampled the seared rare tuna ($13), which was served over baby field greens with a warm citrus sauce, and the Jumbo Lump Martini ($14.95), fresh colossal crabmeat served with a zesty cocktail sauce. Both were delicious, plentiful and pleasingly presented. But our table favorite was Continued on pg. 116

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Martini Grill 187 Hackensack Street Wood Ridge, NJ 07075 Phone: 201-939-2000 www.martini-grill.com Seats: 70 Valet parking and seasonal outdoor table seating Hours: Monday-Friday, noon-10:30 pm; Saturday, 5pm-11pm Sunday available for private parties Accepts credit cards Wheelchair accessible

Catering available offsite through Martini Grill’s sister operation, Gourmet Inflight Catering. Headquartered next door to the restaurant, this separate catering branch specializes in creating “paradise in the air” for celebrities and corporate executives flying to and from nearby Teterboro airport by providing the same superior food and service enjoyed by Martini Grill customers.

The Atlantic salmon is served with a saffron risotto, and steamed clams and mussels in a light lemon basil jus.

Prepared to perfection, the hearty Lamb Shank is braised with vegetable brunoise and a creamy white bean Provencal.

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the fresh mozzarella ($9), which came layered with charred plum tomato and red peppers drizzled with a balsamic reduction and basil oil. Every bite was a savory explosion of sun-kissed ripeness and creamy freshness.

Encouraged by such a promising start, we were more than ready for the main event, and pored over our entrée choices with all of the focused concentration such a difficult selection merited.

Cakir admits to a special affinity for seafood prepared with local seasonal ingredients. Not surprisingly, featured among that evening’s specials were the restaurant’s signature Colossal Shrimp and Lobster Tail Risotto ($34); Caribbean Grilled Mahi Mahi ($24) topped with fresh mango, pineapple, pepper, scallion and jalapeno sauce over basmati rice; and Tilapia Papillote ($26), filet seasoned with fresh herbs along with zucchini, peppers, potato and lemon steamed in an aluminum bag.

One of my fellow dinner mates was particularly excited to see a Whole Bronzini ($32) on the menu. Moist and delicate, the pan-seared fish came served over rice pilaf with scampi sauce.

When it was placed in front of her—complete with head and tail—she couldn’t help herself; forgoing her utensils, she went straight for the fish head with her hands, delicately but enthusiastically tackling it with gusto. Once finished, she picked up her fork and, just as enthusiastically, proceeded to eat her way down the entire fish. In between bites, she declared it to be “the best bronzini I’ve ever had.” After sampling it myself, I couldn’t agree more.

Another table pleaser, the Atlantic salmon ($23) was accompanied by a saffron risotto, and steamed clams and mussels in a light lemon basil jus. This seafood medley was artfully seasoned and utterly delicious!

The hearty Lamb Shank ($26) didn’t disappoint, either. Prepared to perfec-

TASTINGS TASTINGS tion, it was braised with vegetable brunoise and a creamy white bean Provencal. Slipping off the bone at the slightest touch of a fork, the juicy morsels sang with flavorful vitality. Clearly, chef Cakir is as masterful with meats as he is with seafood.

“My cooking style is all about balance and a fundamental commitment to quality. I strive to get back to the basic, simple purity of food and highlight its flavors, colors and aroma for a dining experience that excites the senses,” he noted.

This commitment to quality by Cakir and his talented team have earned the restaurant numerous regional readers choice awards, including Best Chef/Best Wine Bar/Best Martini & Old Fashioned Drinks/Best Calamari.

The perfect complements to the outstanding food, the ambiance and service also earn high marks from guests. The elegant surroundings create a mood that’s intimate and cozy, yet classic and sophisticated. In addition to the popular weekly specials, European-style outdoor seating, valet parking and private parties (on Sundays when the restaurant is closed for normal business), Martini Grill also boasts live jazz on Friday and Saturday evenings.

“We want to offer more than just great food; we want to make sure everyone has a great experience from start to finish,” said Harry Purut, the restaurant’s general manager.

To illustrate this point, Purut recounts how one customer, seeking to

surprise his girlfriend with the gift of a guitar during a romantic birthday dinner, asked one of the waiters, who happens to play the instrument, if he would come to the table strumming a tune.

The waiter happily complied, much to the delight of the girlfriend and fellow diners at the nearby tables.

Purut can’t begin to guess at how many love matches have flourished, how many endearments have been whispered or heartfelt glances have been exchanged across votive-lit tables. But one thing is certain: Martini Grill specializes in the extra-special.

Nayda Rondon writes frequently on lifestyle topics such as weddings, food and drinks, and decorative design.

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American (Contemporary & Traditional)

Griffin’s 44 Madison Ave., Cresskill, 201-541-7575

Regina’s 827 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck, 201-862-1996

The Abbey Ramsey Golf and Country Club 105 Lakeside Drive, Ramsey, 201-818-9298

Harvest Bistro 252 Schraalenburg Rd., Closter, 201-750-9966

Restaurant L 9 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, 201-785-1112

Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Tavern 1 East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-445-4115

Ridgewood Fare 26 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood, 201-857-8400

Houston’s The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-488-5677

Rolling Pin Café 341 Broadway, Westwood, 201-666-4660

Allendale Bar & Grill 67 W. Allendale Ave. Allendale, 201-327-3197 Assembly Seafood Grill and Steakhouse 495 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-568-2616 Bacari Grill 800 Ridgewood Rd., Washington Township, 201-358-6330 The Barn 359 Sicomac Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-0108 Bicycle Club 487 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-894-0880 Biddy O’Malley’s Irish Bistro and Bar 191 Paris Ave., Northvale, 201-564-7893 Bonefish Grille 601 From Rd., Paramus, 201-261-2355 Brady’s at the Station 5-7 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-327-9748 The Brick House 179 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-1211

Iron Horse 20 Washington Ave., Westwood, 201-445-2666

Rotunda Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-291-1920

Ivy Inn 68 Terrace Ave., Hasbrouck Heights, 201-393-7699

Smith Brothers Saloon 51 N. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-444-8111

Jackson Hole 362 Grand Ave., Englewood, 201-871-7444

St. Eve’s Restaurant (BYO) 611 N. Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus,201-857-4717

Janice A Bistro 23 Sheridan Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-445-2666

Stony Hill Inn 231 Polify Rd. (Rt. 80), Hackensack, 201-342-4085

Joe’s American Bar & Grill Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-843-8858

Victoria’s 336 Queen Anne Rd., Teaeck, 201-801-0888

Mahwah Bar & Grill 2 Island Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-8056 Mason Jar 221 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-2302

Village Green 36 Prospect St., Ridgewood, 201-445-2914 Waterside 7800 B River Rd., North Bergen, 201-861-7767

Chinese

Cafe Amici of Wyckoff 315 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-0198

Napa Valley Grill Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-845-5555

Chakra W. 144 Route 4E, Paramus, 201-566-1530

Nellie’s Place 9 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, 201-652-8626

Crow’s Nest 309 Vincent Ave., Hackensack, 201-342-5445

Oceanos 2-27 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, 201-796-0546

Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Kinderkamack Rd. & Grand Ave., Montvale, 201-391-9356

Palmer’s Crossing 145 Dean Dr. (Clinton Ave.), Clinton Inn Hotel, Tenafly, 201-567-4800

Look See 259 N. Franklin Tpke. (Rt. 17S), Ramsey, 201-327-1515

Emerson Hotel 31 Emerson Plaza, Emerson, 201-262-7557

Peppercorns 176 Colony Ave., Park Ridge, 201-391-2818

Esty Street 86 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge, 201-307-1515

Picnic, the Restaurant 14-25 Plaza Rd. N. (Fair Lawn Ave.), Fair Lawn, 201-796-2700

P.F. Chang’s The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-646-1565

Fire and Oak 100 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-307-1100 Glen Rock Inn 222 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 800-400-2362

Golden Dynasty 825 Franklin Lakes Rd., Franklin Lakes, 201-891-7866 295 Kinderkamack Rd., Hillsdale, 201-358-8685 Golden Pond 147 N. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-930-8811

Continental Cuisine

P.J. Finnegan’s 274 Fairview Ave., Westwood, 201-664-7576

Fountainview Restaurant Sheraton Crossroads, 1 International Blvd.

(Rt. 17N), Mahwah, 201-529-1313

Railroad Café 170 Union Ave., East Rutherford, 201-939-0644

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Continental/ American

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Continental/ French

Greek

Bella Italia (BYO) 170 Main St., Ridgefield Park, 201-440-2150

The Elm Street Grill 20A Elm St., Oakland, 201-651-0005 Café Panache (BYO) 130 E. Main St. (Lake St.), Ramsey, 201-934-0030 Latour 6 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5056 Le Jardin 1257 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-224-9898 Madeleine’s Petite Paris 416 Tappan Rd., Northvale, 201-767-0063 Pourquoi Pas 31 Westwood Ave., Westwood, 201-722-8822 Saddle River Inn 2 Barnstable Ct., Saddle River, 201-825-4016

Continental/ Italian

Andrea’s (BYO) 26 E. Prospect St., Waldwick, 201-670-0275/201-670-7958 Davia 6-09 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-797-6767 Savini 168 West Crescent Ave., Allendale, 201-760-3700 Villa Amalfi 793 Palisades Ave. (Marion Ave.), Cliffside Park, 201-886-8626

Eclectic Contemporary

Baumgart’s Café 59 The Promenade, Edgewater, 201-313-3889 45 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-569-6267 158 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-612-5688 Café Matisse (BYO) 167 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-935-2995 Natalie’s 16-18 South Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-444-7887 Park & Orchard 240 Hackensack St. (Union Ave.), East Rutherford, 201-939-9292 201 Supper Club 90 W. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-541-0101

The Melting Pot 250 Center Ave., Westwood, 201-664-8877 Axia Taverna 18 Piermont Rd., Tenafly, 201-569-5999 Daily Treat 177 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-9113 It’s Greek to Me 352 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-945-5447 36 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-568-0440 1611 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, 201-947-2050 21 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-612-2600 487 Broadway, Westwood, 201-722-3511 Taverna Mykonos 238 Broadway, Elmwood Park, 201-703-9200 Varka 30 North Spruce St., Ramsey, 201-995-9333

Indian

Mela Authentic Indian Cuisine 47 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-6060 Namaskaar 120 Grand Ave., Englewood, 201-567-0061

Italian

Aldo & Gianni 108 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-391-6866 Aldo’s (BYO) 393 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-891-2618 A Mano 24 Franklin Ave. (at Chestnut St.), Ridgewood, 201-493-2000 Amarone 63 Cedar Ln., Teaneck, 201-833-1897 Andiamo 23 Hardenburgh Ave. (Knickerbocker Rd.), Haworth, 201-384-1551 Armando’s 144 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-461-4220 Arturo’s 41 Central Ave., Midland Park, 201-444-2466 Baci Italian Grill 36 Jefferson Ave., Westwood, 201-722-1900 Barcelona’s 38 Harrison Ave., Garfield, 973-778-4930

Bellissimo 12 S. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-746-6669 Bensi 387 Washington Ave., Hillsdale, 201-722-8881 459 Rt. 17S, Hasbrouck Heights, 201-727-9525 11-35 River Rd., North Arlington, 201-246-0100 700 Paramus Park Mall, Paramus, 201-225-0080 Biagio’s 299 Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201-652-0201 Bottagra Restaurant 80 Wagaraw Rd., Hawthorne, 973-423-4433 Buon Gusto 534 Durie Ave., Closter, 201-784-9036 Buongiomo’s (BYO) 86 Washington Ave., Dumont, 201-501-8000 Café Capri 343 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-664-6422 Café Italiano Ristorante 14 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-461-5041 Café Tivoli 533 Shaler Blvd., Ridgefield, 201-941-5561 Cassie’s 18 S. Dean St., Englewood, 201-541-6760 Cenzino Ristorante 589 Ramapo Valley Rd., Oakland, 201-337-6693 Dimora 100 Piermont Rd., Norwood, 201-750-5000 Dinallo’s 259 Johnson Ave., River Edge, 201-342-1233 Dino’s 12 Tappan Rd. (Schraalenburgh Rd.), Harrington Park, 201-767-4245 Dolce Novita 107 Moonachie Rd. (Rtes. 3 & 46), Moonachie, 201-440-3339 Continued on pg. 124

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Relax and Unwind over Happy Hour 3-7pm, Tues-Sun in our Lounge

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Felice 279 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell, 201-261-9500

Joseph’s Ristorante 190 Harrison Ave., Garfield, 973-928-3782

Gianna’s 843 Washington Ave., Carlstadt, 201-460-7997

La Cambusa 22-51 Maple Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-797-8741

GoodFellas 661 Midland Ave., Garfield, 973-478-4000

Locale Café 208 Piermont Rd., Closter, 201-750-3233

Granita Grill 467 Broadway, Westwood, 201-664-9846

Luka’s 238 Main St., Ridgefield Park, 201-440-2996

Grissini Trattoria 484 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-568-3535

Lu Nello 182 Stevens Ave., Cedar Grove, 973-837-1660

Guilios 154 Washington St., Tappan, NY, 845-359-3657

Maggiano’s Little Italy The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-221-2030

Il Castello 35 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-440-5520 Il Mulino Ristorante 132 Veterans Plaza, Dumont, 201-384-7767 Il Villaggio 651 Rt. 17N (between Rtes. 3 & 46), Carlstadt, 201-935-7733 In Napoli 116 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-947-2500 Jerry’s of East Rutherford 340 Paterson Ave., East Rutherford, 201-438-9617

Martini Grill 187 Hackensack St., Wood-Ridge, 201-939-2000 Nanni Ristorante 53 W. Passaic St. (behind Garden State Plaza), Rochelle Park, 201-843-1250

Radicchio 34 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-670-7311 Rocca 203 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 201-670-4945 Roxanne’s 150 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, 201-529-0007 Sanducci’s Pasta & Pizza Co. (BYO) 570 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-599-0600 Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn 105 Old New Bridge Rd., New Milford, 201-692-7700 Solaia 22 N. Van Brunt St. Englewood, 201-871-7155 Solari’s 61 River St., Hackensack, 201-487-1969

Papa Razzi Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-843-0990

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Osteria La Fiamma 119 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-389-6400

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Portobello 155 Ramapo Valley Rd. (Rt. 202), Oakland, 201-337-8990

RESTAURANT GUIDE Teggiano Ristorante 310 Huyler Ave., Hackensack, 201-487-3884

Hiro 254 Degraw Ave., Teaneck, 201-692-1002

Umeya 156 Piermont Rd., Cresskill, 201-816-0511

Valentino’s 103 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge, 201-391-2230

Kiku 5-9 Rt. 9W (Palisades Pkwy.), Alpine, 201-767-6322 365 Rt. 17S, Paramus, 201-265-7200

Wild Nigiri Hassun Sushi Bar 6 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-567-2660

Kuma 440 Forest Ave., Paramus, 201-262-0400

Dong Bang Grill 1616 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, 201-242-4485/ 4486

Vespa 860 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-943-9393 Vici 2 Mercer St., Lodi, 973-777-8424

Italian/French

The Chef’s Table 754 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201-891-6644

Japanese

Cocoro 856 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201-560-1333 Flirt Sushi 140 West Allendale Ave., Allendale, 201-825-9004 Gen 14B Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-930-9188 15 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-493-1988 Hanami (BYO) 41 Union Ave, Cresskill, 201-567-8508 301 Center Ave, Westwood, 201-666-8508

Kumo 55 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-0088 Matsuya 490 Market St., Saddle Brook, 201-843-5811 Minado 1 Valley Rd., Little Ferry, 201-931-1522 Sarku Japan Bergen Town Center, Rt. 4W (Forest Ave.), Paramus, 201-880-6551 Sakura-Bana 43 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-447-6525 Tawara 53 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-825-871

Korean

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Latin

Rebecca’s 236 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-943-8808 Sabor 8809 River Rd., North Bergen, 201-943-6366

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Blue Moon Mexican Café 21 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-541-0600 42 Kinderkamack Rd., Woodcliff Lake, 201-782-9500 327 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-891-1331 Continued on pg. 126

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Cinco de Mayo 2428 Lemoine Ave., Fort Lee, 201-947-4780 Rosa Mexicano The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-489-9100 Spanish El Cid 205 Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201-843-0123 Meson Madrid 343 Bergen Blvd. (Central Blvd.), Palisades Park, 201-947-1038 Segovia 150 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-641-6337

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Capital Grille Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-845-7040 CK’s Steak House Rt. 17S (Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel), Rutherford, 201-231-3141 Flemings Steakhouse 90 The Promenade, Edgewater, 201-313-9463 JD’s Steak Pit 124 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-461-0444

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Bangkok Garden 261 Main Street, Hackensack, 201-487-2620 Penang 334 Main Street, Lodi, 973-779-1128 Pimaan 79 Kinderkamack Road, Emerson, 201-967-0440

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PREDICTIONS PREDICTIONS

Finding Your “Good Fortune”

January

February

March

After this crazy winter you’re probably asking, “when will my ship come in?” You’re finding that you need the sun more than others. Yet the good news is that you may soon find yourself basking in the sun by the water or actually cruising. The months ahead should represent a cleansing period, so don’t be surprised if you are cleaning out the garage or closets. Good fortune keeps you on the move!

Whether it involves making rainbows from rain or creating bouquets from wild flowers, there are lots of new beginnings for you. You will be making lemonade from lemons as the timing finally gets better for you in just about every aspect of your life. Good fortune will have a bit of luck for you so take a chance.

It’s all about gaining new perspective; even when you hear fireworks this year you won’t be annoyed by the noise, but truly moved by the beauty.

Fertility—whether for you or someone close to you— will figure in your future this spring and summer. That goes for creativity too. You may find a vibrant creative energy taking you to another place. It might be a good time to go into a new business or re-invent an old one. Lately, you may feel a bit stomped upon; it’s no wonder you have felt frustrated in several areas.

But good fortune will help you feel like things will be getting better for you soon.

April

May

June

Magical things are getting even more magical. You have this secret list in your head, and some of your wildest dreams will soon start coming true. You may be heading down the aisle; some for marriage, others for new business adventures. Answers are as close as atop your pillow. Thanks to your good fortune, you have the ability to get what you want right now. Just think about what it is you really want.

While family matters may not seem like good fortune, if you think about it, your whole life has been all about good fortune. A journey of some type could bring you positive energy and a happier outlook on life. You will be improving your communications skills, which will pay off with great dividends. Sometimes it’s all about living in the moment and just enjoying whatever comes.

You have not been feeling like anyone’s favorite lately. Now that tide will take a turn, however. You may feel like others are noticing your efforts and start receiving well-earned pats on the back. Your efforts to increase your knowledge and improve your skills will lead you down the path of good fortune. Delays and frustrations have haunted you, but the now is the time for you, so take chances and seize opportunities.

July

August

September

A change in attitude will set the tone for your change.

Things that seemed more challenging will become more difficult. While it might not initially make sense to you, I want to urge you to “take the money and run”. In other words, play smart and you will be fortunate in winning. If the raise you want isn’t everything you hoped, hang in there with the job, and it will get better in time. The best chances for the best outcomes bring good fortune.

Communication will help you prosper. Although you haven’t had a lot of patience for anyone or anything lately, be on the lookout for a new opportunity, and think and think before you leap. This is a great time for really enjoying your relationships. A realization and appreciation for the gift of friendship and family bring feelings of happiness and completeness.

Time to organize! This may not seem like “good fortune,” but it will be putting your ducks in a row and allow you to enjoy some of life’s pleasures that you feel you never have time for. You will find yourself touching base with friends, going to the spa or picking up a round of golf. For you, good fortune equals good times, good adventures and good fun.

October

November

December

These days you’re beginning to experience greater balance with your life, money and family. You may suddenly realize balance is now your best good fortune. You are in a contemplation phase. Take time to practice a bit of meditation and yoga; both may help you to draw closer to a better outlook. Rearranging times and dates of travel maybe just what the doctor ordered. Just don’t add to your own confusion.

It’s been a long winter and your anxiety levels have been at an all-time high. Spending time doing something new can give you a much-needed boost in spirits. Kicking off your shoes and just unwinding may be precisely what you need. You may find yourself cleaning out things (if not your own closets, then those of someone else). Purging will help with your good fortune. That new vitamin you’ve been thinking of taking will help add extra energy and oomph in your life.

Your guardian angels—the ones here on earth as well as on the other side—are everywhere and you will now start seeing this at work. It’s taking the whole team to put a smile on your face these days. Nevertheless, you still need to put your best foot forward even with all that help. When someone asks you out, you have to say yes. When you receive an invitation, you have to take it. If there seem to be no prospects, then step out of your comfort zone. Good fortune is at your fingertips. Grasp it!

Judith Turner, psychic, can be reached at her office in Edgewater, at (201) 224-6629.

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LAST LAUGH Mommy, what is that guy wearing?

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pringtime is such an amazing time of the year in north Jersey. There is no humidity, the leaves have returned to the trees, the green to the grass, and flowers are blooming with color everywhere you look. With winter behind us, and summer ahead, it is a truly blissful time of the year.

There is just one problem: men in Spandex.

Springtime in Bergen County has also become prime cycling time. Johnny and the boys meet at the bagel shop on Saturday morning. They have their bagels, don their headwear (safety first) and take off. Next thing you know, the white-collar biker gang is causing traffic jams and all out chaos.

Forget the part where they show blatant disrespect for every motorist on the road, choosing not to acknowledge that cars are much larger and have the right of way. And there’s no need to mention that if my car hits your bike, I win. Every single time. This isn’t even about that, though.

This is about what they are wearing.

Gentleman, your Saturday morning bike trip from Tenafly to Piermont is not the Tour de France. Lance Armstrong you are not. Even if you have more balls. So please, for everyone’s sake, do not dress like him.

This isn’t a rule applying only to some men. I’m in no way discriminating. This goes out to all of you. I promise you; thin or large, muscular or scrawny, Spandex looks silly on you. If you do not want to believe me, and know that your friends won’t give you an honest answer about how ridiculous you look, just ask your children. They won’t lie to you.

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stand it. Racers wear Spandex to create the least friction against the air possible.

The more aerodynamic a cyclist is, the faster he can race and the likelier he’ll beat other racers. You and your buddies are not racers. Your leisurely, or even quick, bike strolls are just that, leisurely. The logos throughout your Spandex suit make you look official, but you’re not receiving any endorsement checks.

Oh, but it’s a great form of exercise, you say? Wear a baggy shirt and gym shorts. The increased wind resistance will make you peddle harder, burning more calories. That way, you can fit into that sexy, slimming scuba gear we all love.

We can’t wait to see the photos of your vacation. I promise.

Let me be even clearer. I love cycling.

I have great friends who love cycling even more than I do (they, unfortunately, wear the Spandex, too). But this is about the greater good. Think of the children. The innocent little kids sitting in their little child seats when BOOM! They are instantly traumatized by the raucous pack of cyclists wearing bright and very ill-fitting Spandex.

How does a mother explain that to her children, talk down their fears and make sure that everything is ok? She can’t.

So, fellas, this summer mount those extremely tiny and uncomfortable seats

wearing your cute little padded undies.

Just please, I beg you, don’t make us all have to see them.

Brandon Goldstein, associate publisher of Talk of the Town magazine, is also a frequent writer for BC THE MAGAZINE.

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