State simplifies permit process for cogeneration facilities

State simplifies permit process for cogeneration facilities

In an effort to promote development of more efficient ways of producing electricity, the Christie administration is streamlining its permitting process to expedite small projects involving facilities that generate power and heat simultaneously.

The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) yesterday announced it will establish a general permit to make it easier for small- and medium-sized manufacturers, hospitals, and other institutions to build so-called combined heat and power (CHP) projects.  (Johnson, NJ Spotlight)

http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/11/1005/2212/

Downtown Ridgewood was built during a time when there was far less traffic. Our roadways have not kept pace with the time.

Downtown Ridgewood was built during a time when there was far less traffic. Our roadways have not kept pace with the time.

Perhaps a redesign of traffic flow, traffic slowing devices and enhanced pedestrian crossing devices are in order. Downtown Ridgewood was built during a time when there was far less traffic. Our roadways have not kept pace with the time.

Yes, there are drivers who are less than considerate and careless. Yes, there are pedestrians who step out from between parked cars without warning. But these issues are not unique to Ridgewood.

Increased police enforcement is fine, but we can't afford to keep cops on every street corner every hour of the day. We need to look for 24/7 solutions that provide real improvements.

Controversial NJ power line picked for Obama administration pilot project

Controversial NJ power line picked for Obama administration pilot project

The federal government yesterday announced a new pilot program to expedite construction of transmission projects, selecting the highly controversial Susquehanna-Roseland proposal, which cuts through the Delaware Water Gap and New Jersey Highlands, as one of seven chosen nationwide.

In a conference call from Washington, D.C., top Obama administration officials called modernizing the nation's power grid a key to a clean energy economy and creating thousands of jobs, while making the power system more reliable and delivering savings to consumers.  (Johnson, NJ Spotlight)

http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/11/1005/2008/

Nearly Half of U.S. Lives in Household Receiving Government Benefit

Nearly Half of U.S. Lives in Household Receiving Government Benefit

By Sara Murray

Families were more dependent on government programs than ever last year.

Nearly half, 48.5%, of the population lived in a household that received some type of government benefit in the first quarter of 2010, according to Census data. Those numbers have risen since the middle of the recession when 44.4% lived households receiving benefits in the third quarter of 2008.

The share of people relying on government benefits has reached a historic high, in large part from the deep recession and meager recovery, but also because of the expansion of government programs over the years. (See a timeline on the history of government benefits programs here.)

Means-tested programs, designed to help the needy, accounted for the largest share of recipients last year. Some 34.2% of Americans lived in a household that received benefits such as food stamps, subsidized housing, cash welfare or Medicaid (the federal-state health care program for the poor).

Another 14.5% lived in homes where someone was on Medicare (the health care program for the elderly). Nearly 16% lived in households receiving Social Security.

http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2011/10/05/nearly-half-of-households-receive-some-government-benefit/

Ridgewood council votes to demolish home at Habernickel Family Park

Ridgewood council votes to demolish home at Habernickel Family Park

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011
BY KELLY EBBELS
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

Village Council members agree that the prominent house at the Habernickel Family Park should be demolished.

The decision was unanimous at Wednesday's council meeting, despite a request from Village Manager Ken Gabbert to spare the house and convert it into meeting rooms, given the space crunch the village is facing.

Funds from a Bergen County Open Space grant received for the development of the Habernickel property can help pay for the demolition, Gabbert said, and the council decided to go ahead with previous plans. Demolition had always been part of the "phase II" portion of Habernickel's development plan, and council members explained that they would rather see the village go ahead with fully utilizing the park as green space than keep the house for rental property or meeting space.

http://www.northjersey.com/news/131234414_Demolition_of_home_to_open_space.html

Post Office's Rescue Plan: Junk Mail

Post Office's Rescue Plan: Junk Mail
By JENNIFER LEVITZ

Many consumers are irked by the catalogs, credit-card pitches and other "junk mail" they receive. But the U.S. Postal Service loves it—and wants to deliver more.

The agency, beset by historic losses and a plummet in first-class mail, is running promotions, easing rules and planning television and radio ads to encourage more businesses to send pitches by standard mail, the official term for bulk mailings used by marketers to prospect for customers.

"What we want to do is to make standard mail more interesting for customers so we can grow the total volume," Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said in an interview. "We don't call it junk mail—it's a lucrative avenue for anyone who wants to reach customers."

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204612504576606743516301586.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_editorsPicks_1

Chief Ward, how many MORE pedestrians is it gonna take before you to get your officers out writing tickets?

Chief Ward, how many MORE pedestrians is it gonna take before you to get your officers out writing tickets? 

Chief Ward, how many MORE pedestrians is it gonna take before you to get your officers out writing tickets?
This problem will continue so long as most Ridgewood drivers feel that pedestrians are an annoyance that get in the way of their forward progress. It is YOUR job to ENFORCE the traffic rules in town. DO IT ALREADY!!!!

And to the VC, why don't you invite a group of concerned residents to the corner of Linwood and Northern Parkway any weekday between 8:00am and 8:30....watch the cars go speeding by while students play Russian Roulette trying to cross the street and get to school. Oh and Chief Ward, you're invited to come also. That way you can explain to the group why your officers aren't writing tickets.

It sounds overly simple but just writing tickets (for more than a week or two) will change the mindset of drivers in town and help reduce the number of these senseless accidents

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N.J. charter schools receive almost $800K in federal aid

N.J. charter schools receive almost $800K in federal aid

The developers of four new New Jersey charter schools will share almost $800,000 in federal aid for planning and program design, the U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday.

Overall, the U.S. DOE handed out $4,792,526 to help 23 new charter elementary and high schools open their doors in 11 states.

Bright Horizon Charter School of Penns Grove-Carneys Point in Salem County is receiving $199,099, Friends of Tikun Olam in Highland Park is getting $200,000, Shalom Academy of Englewood-Teaneck $200,000, and Spirit Preparatory of Newark $186,562.  (Hester, New Jersey Newsroom)

http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/nj-charter-schools-receive-almost-800k-in-federal-aid

Property taxes fall $224M on reforms

Property taxes fall $224M on reforms

New Jersey property taxpayers will pay $224 million less for police and fire pensions in the current fiscal year, Gov. Chris Christie’s office announced Wednesday.

The savings comes on top of $43 million less in pension payments for rank-and-file local workers.

Municipalities and counties don’t have to pay as much because pension reform measures enacted in June will lower the long-term liabilities the system faces. Under the reform, workers must pay more toward their pensions and retirees will have their pensions frozen until their respective funds get healthier.  (Method, Gannett)

http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20111006/NEWS02/310060022/Property-taxes-fall-224M-reforms?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|State

Officials: N.J. towns to save $267M in pension costs thanks to new law

Officials: N.J. towns to save $267M in pension costs thanks to new law

The Christie administration today touted big savings for local governments because of pension reforms as state employees and a judge tussled over lawsuits challenging new requirements for them to pay more for their benefits.

The controversial public benefits overhaul, signed by Gov. Chris Christie in June, shifts a greater share of the costs onto public workers.

Today, the governor’s office said local governments across the New Jersey will save $267 million in pension costs, according to figures provided by the state’s Treasury Department. Supporters said the move was necessary to help save the cash-strapped pension system for future retirees and to help ease the burden on local governments.  (Spoto, The Star-Ledger)

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/10/officials_nj_towns_to_save_267.html

Feds to design health insurance for the masses

Feds to design health insurance for the masses

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The federal government is taking on a crucial new role in the nation's health care, designing a basic benefits package for millions of privately insured Americans. A framework for the Obama administration was released Friday.

The report by independent experts from the Institute of Medicine lays out guidelines for deciding what to include in the new "essential benefits package," and how to keep it affordable for small businesses and taxpayers, as well as scientifically up to date.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_MANDATED_HEALTH_BENEFITS?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2011-10-06-19-09-42

SEIU launches campaign to unionize thousands of workers at Newark, 2 NYC airports

SEIU launches campaign to unionize thousands of workers at Newark, 2 NYC airports

One way airlines have cut costs in the post-9/11 era has been to lay off baggage handlers, cabin cleaners, SkyCaps and other service employees, then contract for those services with companies that pay lower wages and offer fewer benefits.

In an effort to boost compensation for ground support workers, while at the same time expand their own membership, Local 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union is launching a campaign to unionize thousands of workers at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports.  (Strunsky, The Star-Ledger)

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/10/seiu_launches_campaign_to_unio.html

Museum in NJ displays some of Jobs' earliest work

Museum in NJ displays some of Jobs' earliest work

(10/06/11) WALL TOWNSHIP - Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died at age 56 yesterday, leaving behind what current Apple CEO Tim Cook calls, "a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple."

There is a place in New Jersey you can visit and see some of Jobs' earliest works for Apple.

The InfoAge Science History Center at Camp Evans has many vintage computers including the Apple II.

http://www.news12.com/articleDetail.jsp?articleId=294351&position=1&news_type=news

Ridgewood Garage and Estate Sales

Ridgewood Garage and Estate Sales

HH collectibles, toys and more garage sale this weekend

Get ready for halloween and gifts for this holiday season! We will have great stuff for kids and adults. Kids halloween costumes, great kids toys (legos, blocks, dolls, dora), baby stuff, books, movies, pink playhouse, motorized ride on fire engine for kids, gently used winter kids clothes/shoes, vintage knick knacks, collectibles, almost new furniture, yard stuff and much more. This weekend Saturday & Sunday 10 am- 4pm. No early birds please! 793 Arrow Lane, Ridgewood NJ

GIANT GARAGE SALE 10/8/2011 Only
9 AM - 3 PM

Queen Sized Bedroom Furniture set ( Head board, armoire, dresser w/mirror, nightstands) and other various furniture peices. Clothes both new with tags still on items and used items. Aditional items to be sold both new and used; baby items, kitchen appliances, crystal, glassware, serving peices, books, outdoor items, etc. Everything must go Saturday.

614 Grove St. Ridgewood, NJ 07450


Yard Sale Friday and Saturday Oct 7 & 8 - 10 am to 3 pm
319 Fairmount Avenue, Ridgewood (btwn Morningside and N. Monroe)

Something for everyone!  Household, childrens toys and furniture, books, a sofa, TV, bikes, train table, bags, framed pictures, glider, and many more nice items.

Developer Thomas Wells proposes 120 apartments in Ridgewood

Developer Thomas Wells proposes 120 apartments in Ridgewood

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011
BY JOSEPH CRAMER
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

Developers have presented an application to rezone a prominent South Broad Street property to allow for an extensive multi-family apartment complex.

The project, called the Dayton in honor of Ridgewood's own Samuel Dayton, would include 120 apartment units of primarily "upscale housing" in a three- and four-story structure, not including a ground level enclosed parking lot. The building would be entirely residential, according to developers who presented the plan to the Ridgewood Planning Board on Tuesday.

"This is a particularly exciting project," said attorney Thomas Wells, who represents the applicant, Garden Homes Development, a real estate company with offices in New York City, Florida and California. "I think it is a project that involves building a rampart building in Ridgewood."

The project, called the Dayton in honor of Ridgewood's own Samuel Dayton, would include 120 apartment units of primarily "upscale housing" in a three- and four-story structure, not including a ground level enclosed parking lot. The building would be entirely residential, according to developers who presented the plan to the Ridgewood Planning Board on Tuesday.

"This is a particularly exciting project," said attorney Thomas Wells, who represents the applicant, Garden Homes Development, a real estate company with offices in New York City, Florida and California. "I think it is a project that involves building a rampart building in Ridgewood."

http://www.northjersey.com/topstories/ridgewood/131223339_Developer_proposes_120_apartments_in_Ridgewood.html

Occupy Wall Street ‘Stands In Solidarity’ With Obama Front Group

Occupy Wall Street ‘Stands In Solidarity’ With Obama Front Group
 
Why is the official OWS website in league with lobbying fronts for the Wall Street-backed Obama White House?

Paul Joseph Watson
Infowars.com
Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Fears expressed by some that the ‘Occupy Wall Street’ movement is being hijacked by the Democratic Party establishment have intensified after the official OWS website announced that it “stands in solidarity” with MoveOn.org, a lobbying group for the Wall Street-backed Obama administration.

The front page of the http://occupywallst.org/ proudly announces that numerous union groups will be present in New York today to join demonstrators in marches taking place this afternoon.

“Together we will protest this great injustice. We stand in solidarity with the honest workers of….MoveOn.org,” states the website, as well as listing numerous other organizations.

http://www.infowars.com/occupy-wall-street-stands-in-solidarity-with-obama-front-group/

Yes, the homeowner is responsible for the pipe from their home To the main, INCLUDING UNDER the street

Yes, the homeowner is responsible for the pipe from their home To the main, INCLUDING UNDER the street

Yes, the homeowner is responsible for the pipe from their home To the main, INCLUDING UNDER the street. It used to be UP to the curb/property line. With the stroke of a pen, the Village stuck it up your arse and left you with the bill. Sorry to sound crude, but its reality. If you live near a construction project, chances are greater that the Connection AT the main, UNDER the street, will CRACK. WHY?? Because the connection is made with CERAMIC TILE PIPE, despite your home possibly having cast iron all the way to the street! Its the case with me, so thats how i found out. When the ceramic tile cracks, tree roots from the TOWN OWNED TREES adjacent to the curb infiltrate the pipe, causing backups. Cutting the roots is a temporary fix. They will grow back twice as thick, just as happens when you prune a bush.

Years ago the Village used to have an employee that would knock on every door, and pour a cup of copper sulfate in the drain. This is very effective killing roots. This was stopped thanks to the State of New Jerkey telling the Village that the sewer plant emitted too much copper sulfate.

HINT: Go to Home depot, spend 10 bux on a can of zep copper sulfate and pour it down the crapper @ nite and dont flush for 8 hours. You will NEVER have a $5000 root problem.

Ridgewood residents tour flood-damaged Village Hall

Ridgewood residents tour flood-damaged Village Hall

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2011
BY KELLY EBBELS
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

After Village Hall was inundated with 3 feet of water in Hurricane Irene's wrath, the village is grappling with how to protect its treasured building from future catastrophes.

On Monday, Mayor Keith Killion and administrative staff of the village brought residents through the facility's ground floor to survey the damage, then held an open discussion to entertain ideas from the roughly dozen residents - including builders and architects - who came to listen and contribute.

The building suffered about $200,000 in losses, village officials have reported, including about $90,000 in wall damages and mold abatement on the first level. Four feet of sheetrock was pulled from the walls of the ground floor, which holds the Annie Zusy Youth Center and the Patrick Mancuso Senior Center, as well as a meeting room, an employee lounge, restrooms, a police gym and storage space.

http://www.northjersey.com/news/131139783_Ridgewood_residents_tour_flood-damaged_Village_Hall.html

Pedestrian Struck, Franklin and Chestnut on Wednesday

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving

Pedestrian Struck, Franklin and Chestnut on Wednesday
by Boyd Loving

(RIDGEWOOD- NJ) A pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Chestnut Street at approximately 5:20 PM on Wednesday.  The adult male victim was in a crosswalk when he was struck by a Honda minivan.

The victim was alert and conscious upon the arrival of Ridgewood PD, Ridgewood Fire and Ridgewood EMS units.  Also responding were paramedics from The Valley Hospital.

Ridgewood Police Chief John Ward was at the scene interviewing witnesses and assisting with the accident investigation.

Schools turn to peer mediation to battle bullying

Schools turn to peer mediation to battle bullying

Instilling character education and anti-bullying lessons into the daily fabric of school curriculum has been a longtime venture in many New Jersey districts.

But the advent of the state’s revised law regarding harassment, intimidation and bullying incidents — considered the strictest in the nation — has brought anti-bullying measures into the forefront in every district. The tough legislation was catalyzed by the suicide last year of Rutgers-New Brunswick freshman Tyler Clementi, who felt harassed over being gay.  (Rothschild, Gannett)

http://www.app.com/article/BZ/20111005/NEWS01/310050025/Schools-turn-peer-mediation-battle-bullying

Annual Flu Clinic - October 6th and 26th - Appt. Required

Annual Flu Clinic - October 6th and 26th - Appt. Required

Thursday, October 6. 2011 and Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Ridgewood Public Library Auditorium, 125 N. Maple Ave. 9AM to 11AM

CALL VALLEY HEALTH AT 201/291-6090 FOR AN APPOINTMENT

Click Here FOR FURTHER DETAILS : http://tinyurl.com/3kdnxfd

NJ Transit approves settlement for state to repay FTA for Hudson River ARC tunnel money

NJ Transit approves settlement for state to repay FTA for Hudson River ARC tunnel money

NJ Transit board members officially signed off on a settlement with the Federal Transit Administration to repay $95 million of the $271 million advanced to the agency for work on the canceled second Hudson River tunnel project.

The board voted unanimously on the pact at a special telephone meeting of the board of directors Tuesday morning. State and federal officials announced the settlement last Friday afternoon.  (Higgs, Gannett)

http://www.app.com/article/20111004/NJNEWS/310040094/NJ-Transit-OKs-95M-tunnel-repayment

Bicyclist Struck

Bicyclist Struck at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Irving Street at 7:15 PM on Tuesday evening.

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving 

Teen bicyclist struck by car at Ridgewood intersection

Teen bicyclist struck by car at Ridgewood intersection

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2011
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of North Irving Street and East Ridgewood Avenue on Tuesday night, authorities said.

According to Ridgewood Police Chief John Ward, the bicyclist, a 17-year-old Ridgewood resident, was traveling east on the northern sidewalk of East Ridgewood Avenue. When the bicyclist entered the crosswalk at the road's intersection with North Irving Street, the vehicle, driving north from South Irving Street, had already proceeded across the intersection and struck the bicyclist.

The driver reported that the cyclist suddenly appeared in front of him and he did not have adequate time to stop, Ward said. A witness on the scene confirmed the driver's report, according to Ward. No summonses were issued to the driver.

http://www.northjersey.com/news/131150228_Ridgewood_teen_struck_by_car_while_riding_bike_in_crosswalk.html

Save The Date For Trivia Night !

Save The Date For Trivia Night
Fri, October 21, 2011
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: The Women's Club of Ridgewood, 215 W. Ridgewood Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Another fundraising night of brain-busting fun with challenging questions, food, raffles, and prizes.

Guest MC:

Will "the Fondude" Layfield of the Melting Pot in Westwood, bringing chocolate fondue samplers!

For more info or to RSVP contact the Women's Club of Ridgewood at (201) 444-5705 or the Chamber at (201) 445-2600

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Ridgewood Fire Department Open House - October 9th

Ridgewood Fire Department Open House - October 9th

Sunday, October 9th 1:30 to 3:30PM - Ridgewood Fire House, 201 E. Glen Avenue, will be open to all!

Come enjoy demonstrations, and view the equipment. Refreshments will be served!

Rain Date: 10/16/11

WEST BERGEN CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

WEST BERGEN CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

West Bergen Mental Healthcare
120 Chestnut Street • Ridgewood • New Jersey • 07450-2500 • 201-444-3550 • Fax 201-652-1613
http://www.westbergen.org

West Bergen Mental Healthcare, a non-profit counseling and psychiatric center, is now offering a 5-week workshop for siblings and cousins of children with Asperger’s Disorder and related diagnoses. The workshop is designed for 7 to 10 year olds and will cover topics such as tolerance, coping strategies, focusing on your relative’s strengths, disclosure, fairness, finding common ground, etc.

The workshop will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. beginning October 19 through November 16 at West Bergen Center for Children and Youth, One Cherry Lane, Ramsey, NJ.

The fee for the workshop is $175 for the first child registered per family and $50 for each additional family member (verification of family relationship is required). Registration and payment are due by October 12, 2011. For further information or to register, please call Kelly Doyle at (201) 934-1160 ext. 7231.

Established in 1963 as a child guidance clinic, today West Bergen provides comprehensive services for all age groups with various levels of need. West Bergen Mental Healthcare recently celebrated being voted Number One in Client Satisfaction by the Mental Health Corporations of America’s National Survey for 2010. The Agency has earned this notable recognition seven times since 1998.

Contact: Carol Cohen, Director of Development, (201) 444-3550

Village-owned trees

Village-owned trees

A proposal from Ridgewood's director of parks and recreation to transfer responsibility of village-owned trees to residents , reader comments :

The town pulled this nonsense a few years ago with regard to sewer lines UNDER the street that attach to the Main.

IF there is any problem *usually ROOTS, or cracked pipe at the connection to the main, UNDER the street* the HOMEOWNER is stuck with the tab.

I learned this years ago when the sewer backed up due to roots. 10 years ago contractors wanted $5000.00 just to replace the connection under the street (excessive cost due to bond required, hiring a COP to sit and watch in his car, etc)

Fortunately I found a cheap way to kill the roots.

Its a disgrace that this town is going in the shitter, nickel and diming residents, and its shoved in our faces when we drive by these multi-million dollar sports arenas etc.

I'll be the first one to hire some cheapo tree company to get rid of every town tree in front of my house before they get too big and fall, thus requiring massive expense in a storm. So much for the leafy green Village, this place is going to look like the Arizona desert.

Ridgewood school district begins 'Week of Respect'

Ridgewood school district begins 'Week of Respect'

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011
BY JOSEPH CRAMER
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

As district schools began their "Week of Respect" this week, designed to address some of the social issues facing students, the Board of Education (BOE) also made the topic of bullying a priority discussion at its public meeting on Monday.

Building representatives, as well as students and parents from the community, joined district administration and the BOE for a tripartite presentation on harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) issues that have been thrust into the national spotlight over the past year.

In addition to Superintendent Daniel Fishbein's biannual report to the board on investigations into bullying incidents throughout the district, representatives from Ridge School presented a video project in honor of the "Week of Respect." Fishbein also outlined activities being conducted at individual schools to raise awareness of HIB issues.

http://www.northjersey.com/news/131094653_Ridgewood_school_district_begins__Week_of_Respect_.html

Ridgewood House for Sale : Impressive Newer Ridgewood Colonial -Just Listed

Ridgewood House for Sale : Impressive Newer Ridgewood Colonial -Just Listed

Impressive Newer Ridgewood Colonial -Just Listed 3 or 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath gracious home with many upgrades and fine details. Updated kitchen with island, 2-story entry, cathedral ceilings, 2 fireplaces, finished basement, 2-car attached garage. Just bring your clothes, there is nothing to do but move right in! Kindly contact Jo Ann Ventor (C21-Four Star) for a private showing! (201) 310-3108; (201) 612-0685

Upside to Recession :Drunken driving incidents have fallen 30 percent in the last five years

Upside to Recession :Drunken driving incidents have fallen 30 percent in the last five years
By MIKE STOBBE
AP Medical Writer

ATLANTA (AP) -- Drunken driving incidents have fallen 30 percent in the last five years, and last year were at their lowest mark in nearly two decades, according to a new federal report.

The decline may be due to the down economy: Other research suggests people are still drinking as heavily as in years past, so some may just be finding cheaper ways of imbibing than by going to bars, night clubs and restaurants.

"One possibility is that people are drinking at home more and driving less after drinking," said Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC statistics - released Tuesday - are based on a 2010 national telephone survey of about 210,000 U.S. adults. The respondents were kept anonymous.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_MED_DRUNK_DRIVING?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2011-10-04-13-26-45

Autumn in Ridgewood House Tour

Davidoff White Edition Belicoso Supremo @ Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood

Davidoff White Edition Belicoso Supremo @ Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood

The Tobacco Shop of Ridgewood | 10 Chestnut Street | Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450
Phone: 201-447-2204 | Email: info@tobaccoshop.com
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00AM - 5:30PM and Thursday Night 6:30PM - 8:30PM

West Bergen Tea Party : Meet the Candidates

Citizens Park was acquired by the village through fund-raising efforts in the late 1960s

Citizens Park was acquired by the village through fund-raising efforts in the late 1960s

photo and editorial contribution courtesy of Boyd Loving 


PJ, I know this thread is old, and perhaps I've missed smtg. I am pretty sure that Citizen's Park was purchased with a bond issue from the VOR and a Bergen County grant. I do not believe that dime one was donated from any "long time residents" or even any "new arrivals" as 8:35am talks about. Just like Habernickel, we're all paying for these purchases in one way or anohter (through our taxes). So, would be helpful to clarify, rather that to spread misinformation

There was some discussion at last week's Village Council meeting about this.  See below.

He noted that other major fund-raising initiatives have been devoted to Ridgewood's parks in the past. Citizens Park was acquired by the village through fund-raising efforts in the late 1960s, an effort led by current Open Space Committee citizen member Frank Schott.

http://www.northjersey.com/community/history/more_history_news/130366323_Committee__Private_funds_needed_to_develop_Schedler_property_in_Ridgewood.html

GOP legislators want Christie, all high-ranking N.J. state officials to take a pay cut

GOP legislators want Christie, all high-ranking N.J. state officials to take a pay cut

Two Republican legislators think Gov. Chris Christie, the other 118 Senate and Assembly members, the 21 cabinet members, county prosecutors and state judges are making too much money and should take a 10 percent salary cut to save the state $9,633,871.

Christie, who takes home $175,000 annually, would lose $17,500.

Sen. Dawn Marie Addiego and Assemblyman Scott Rudder (both R-Burlington) announced Monday they will introduce legislation specifically directing the state Salary Review Commission to consider recommending the pay cuts. All legislators are seeking re-election in November.  (Hester, New Jersey Newsroom)

http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/gop-legislators-want-christie-all-high-ranking-nj-state-officials-to-take-a-pay-cut

APPLICATIONS FOR VACANT RIDGEWOOD BOE SEAT ARE NOW AVAILABLE

APPLICATIONS FOR VACANT RIDGEWOOD BOE SEAT ARE NOW AVAILABLE

The Board is now accepting applications for the vacancy created by the resignation of Charles Reilly last month. The Board will appoint a member to serve through May 7, 2012, at which time the winner of the seat in the April 17, 2012 Annual School Election will fill the remaining length of the term (one year). Anyone interested in submitting an application for the seat should fill out an application and submit it, along with a letter of interest and resume, to Board Secretary Angelo DeSimone, by Friday, October 21 at 4 p.m. All legally qualified candidates will be interviewed by the Board at its Regular Public Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 24. (Please note that, due to a televising conflict, this meeting will not be broadcast live on Optimum channel 77. It will be available to watch live on FIos channel 33, or via the “Link in Live” tab on the district website at www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us.)

Click here for the Notice of Vacancy : http://tinyurl.com/42ho879
Click here for the Application for Board Member: http://tinyurl.com/3ecm2ms

Tree duty will stay with Ridgewood parks department

photo courtesy of Boyd Loving


Retiring Members of VOR Department of Parks and Rec, Shade Tree Division At Work:
Left to right, Ted Schlesinger, Tony Cavallo, Dave Ward



Tree duty will stay with Ridgewood parks department


MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2011    
BY KELLY EBBELS
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS


A proposal from Ridgewood's director of parks and recreation to transfer responsibility of village-owned trees to residents, and require permits for the planting, removing and pruning of trees in village rights of way, was largely shut down by Village Council members last week.


http://www.northjersey.com/news/130974778_Tree_duty_to_stay_with_parks_department.html

College Club of Ridgewood luncheon

OPENING LUNCHEON

featuring renowned mezzo-soprano
BARBARA SMITH CONRAD
“WHEN I RISE”

Tuesday, October 4, 2011
12:00 PM

Woman’s Club of Ridgewood
Catered Luncheon, Meeting, Program

Please join us for our opening luncheon and a very special program as we welcome renowned mezzo-soprano Barbara Smith Conrad.  She will present the powerful documentary film, “When I Rise”, of her struggle against the odds and her ultimate ascendancy to the heights of international opera.  Ms. Conrad will perform several selections following the film. Be sure to reserve early for this riveting event!

Jennifer Brito.........................................Program
Lissette Negron.........................Luncheon Chair
Cathy Goldberg, 444-7314.........Reservations

Resident Meeting to Share Ideas on Village Hall Flooding

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving 


Resident Meeting to Share Ideas on Village Hall Flooding
by Boyd Loving

(RIDGEWOOD-NJ).Approximately 15 Ridgewood residents met late this afternoon with Mayor Keith D. Killion, Councilwoman Bernadette C. Walsh, Village Manager Kenneth Gabbert, and selected members of the Village's Engineering and Operations staffs to discuss ideas on for repairing the Village Hall First Level.

Mayor Killion reported that all ideas gathered during the course of the discussion would be reported out during a future Village Council Work Session.

No final decisions were reached this afternoon.

Village Council Meetings

Village Council Meetings 

10/04/11 7:30 PM Planning Board Public Meeting Available
10/05/11 7:30PM Village Council Work Session Available
10/11/11 7:30PM Board of Adjustment Public Meeting
10/12/11 8:00PM Village Council Public Meeting
10/13/11 7:00PM Village Council Special Public Meeting - Valley Expansion
10/18/11 7:30PM Planning Board Public Meeting

Solar industry touts N.J. gains

Solar industry touts N.J. gains

New Jersey has outshone California as the No.1 producer of solar energy in commercial markets, according to a recent solar trade report.

But unless New Jersey changes the way the industry is financed, the system will crash and the state will never be able to maintain its lead, said Lyle Rawlings, founder and president of the Mid-Atlantic Solar Energy Industries Association. The group represents about 170 installers and allied industries in the state.

New Jersey’s ranking has been helped by massive projects such as the Gloucester City Marine Terminal, which will produce enough energy to power 1,500 homes. On a smaller scale, Sharrott Winery in Winslow makes and chills 3,500 cases of locally produced wine a year with the sun’s rays.  (Stilwell, Gannett)

http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20111003/NEWS01/310030015/Solar-industry-touts-N-J-gains

Area schools put focus on anti-bullying law, education during ‘Week of Respect’

Area schools put focus on anti-bullying law, education during ‘Week of Respect’

Today kicks off a “Week of Respect” in all New Jersey public and charter schools.

A requirement of the new Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights signed into law this year, the week joins School Violence Awareness Week, Oct. 17-21, and anti-drug-and-alcohol Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 22-30, in focusing on the social and emotional aspects of education.

“October really is social awareness month,” said Jennifer Handson, a counselor at Sovereign Avenue School in Atlantic City. “We focus on those issues this month but really also do a lot throughout the year.”

Atlantic City uses the Olweus Bullying Prevention program, with activities planned for the month including a poster and T-shirt design contest, Straight Talk assemblies, and essay writing. Handson has planned a lesson on teasing for fifth-graders, and sixth-graders will get a lesson on respecting themselves and others.  (D’Amico, Press of Atlantic City)

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/breaking/area-school-put-focus-on-anti-bullying-law-education-during/article_5320981a-ed69-11e0-9451-001cc4c002e0.html

Is the federal government driving up power prices for consumers?

Is the federal government driving up power prices for consumers?

The federal government's policy of handing out special incentives to owners of transmission lines to build new projects to enhance the reliability of the regional power grid is increasing rates to consumers by "hundreds of millions, if not billions of dollars," according to a filing made by New Jersey regulatory officials, other states, and consumer advocates.

In comments forwarded to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), New Jersey questioned the rationale behind giving incentives to transmission lines but not to power plants, which it argues could be a "cheaper, more environmentally-friendly and efficient solution to existing supply needs."  (Johnson, NJ Spotlight)

http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/11/1002/2311/

Obama: Americans Not Better Off Than They Were Four Years Ago

Obama: Americans Not Better Off Than They Were Four Years Ago
(in fact things really suck)

George Stephanopoulos, ABC News: "And a lot of anger out there. There's so many people who simply don't think they're better off than they were four years ago. How do you convince them that they are?"

President Obama: "Well, I don't think they're better off than they were four years ago. They're not better off than they were before Lehman's collapse, before the financial crisis, before this extraordinary recession that we're going through.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2011/10/03/obama_american_people_not_better_off_than_they_were_four_years_ago.html

Tea Party United event Oct 15th.

FDU POLL: Majority of New Jersey hurting financially

FDU POLL: Majority of New Jersey hurting financially
SUNDAY, 02 OCTOBER 2011 22:02
BY TOM HESTER SR.

NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

New Jerseyans’ are feeling distinctly worse off financially and their outlook on the housing market has soured, according to a quarterly consumer survey by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s College of Business made public Monday.

A majority of New Jerseyans (51 percent) say they are worse off financially than they were a year ago, a six-point increase since April. About a quarter (26 percent) say they are about the same as a year ago, and about a quarter (23 percent) say they are better off.

Adding to consumers’ anxiety is the prospect of losing a job: 37 percent of workers say they are somewhat or very concerned with losing their job in the next 12 months. That figure is up 5 percent from April and up 7 percent since January. Workers in households making less than $50,000 per year are most worried about the possibility of losing their job, with 46 percent saying they are somewhat or very concerned. More than three in five of all adults (63 percent) continue to report that relatives or friends have lost a job in the past year.

People who own their house are more likely than renters to say they are worse off financially (53 to 42 percent), and much less likely than renters to say they are better off (19 to 35 percent). Looking at the year ahead, 38 percent say their financial well being will improve, while half (49 percent) think they will be the same or worse off.

One reason for consumers’ grim outlook is housing prices. Half (49 percent) say they expect housing prices in their area to go down in the next 12 months. That is a huge turnaround from just six months ago when half (49 percent) said they expected housing prices to rise, and only 30 percent said they thought housing would decline.

http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/economy/majority-of-new-jersey-hurting-financially/all-pages

VOTE for the Best Pizza in Ridgewood 2011 : tasters are making the rounds

VOTE for the Best Pizza in Ridgewood 2011 

(RIDGEWOOD -NJ ) The mystery pizza tasters are currently making their way through the Village tasting their favorite slice from all the contestants. The contest will run through the entire month of October and the Winner will be announced in early November .

As previously announced due to the hotly contested nature of the contest and technical problems with the voting in the past there is a limit of 1 vote per IP . This year we are adding 5 secret reviewers who will taste a slice of pizza from each participant .We will then compare their selection with the Votes and see if they come to the same conclusions.  PJ will do a special taste test to break any ties should they occur .

Past Winners include :

Pizza fusion (2010 Winner)

A Mano (2009 Winner)

Puzo's (2008 Winner)

the POLL : http://micropoll.com/t/KEiOrZCVrV

Household Hazardous Waste Collection October 16th

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Bergen County Utilities Authority,Sunday, October 16th at Bergen Community Collge, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus (enter from Paramus Rd only)- from 9:00am to 3:00pm household hazardous waste will be collected. Do not bring computers,electronics or tires. Free of charge to Bergen County residents (bring ID). Open Rain or Shine. Information: 201/807-5825 or www.bcua.org

Starbucks asks customers to give at least $5 to jobs growth program

Starbucks asks customers to give at least $5 to jobs growth program

By Associated Press, Updated: Monday, October 3, 7:12 AM

PORTLAND, Ore. — Starbucks hopes customers will be willing to pay at least $5 more when they stop in for their morning cup of Joe.

Starting Nov. 1, Starbucks will begin collecting donations of $5 or more from customers to stimulate U.S. job growth through its “Jobs for USA” program. The Seattle-based coffee chain is collaborating with the Opportunity Finance Network, a nonprofit that works with nearly 200 community development financial institutions to provide loans to small businesses and community groups. Starbucks says 100 percent of the donations will go toward loans for firms and organizations that can add jobs or stem job losses.

Starbucks, which pioneered how Americans drink coffee, declined to estimate how much money it plans to raise, but millions of people visit its nearly 7,000 company-owned U.S. stores each day. Customers who give will get a red, white and blue wristband that says “Indivisible.”

“This is about using Starbuck’s scale for good,” said Howard Schultz, Starbucks Corp.’s CEO.

The program is the latest effort by Schultz to address the nation’s economic woes. In August, he sent more than 200,000 Starbucks employees a memo urging them to do what they can to help business thrive. Then, he asked fellow CEOs to stop contributing to political campaigns until the nation’s leaders reached a long-term economic solution. After that, he hosted a national telephone forum, bought full-page ads in two major newspapers and started a website, Upwardspiral2011.org.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/starbucks-asks-customers-to-give-at-least-5-to-jobs-growth-program/2011/10/03/gIQABbrVHL_story.html

Orchard School Fun Day Fall Festival

Orchard School Fun Day Fall Festival
Come Join the Fun!

All are invited to attend the Orchard School Fun Day Fall Festival on Saturday, October 22 from 10am to 2pm. The fun event is open to the public, and features carnival games, bounce house, "Spook House", face painting, spin art, raffle and more. Parents and students from the Orchard School Home and School Association volunteer to help. Orchard School is located at 230 Demarest Road, Ridgewood.

The League of Women Voters of Ridgewood is pleased to announce Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan will be our keynote speaker at the annual fall luncheon

The League of Women Voters of Ridgewood is pleased to announce Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan will be our keynote speaker at the annual fall luncheon

The League of Women Voters of Ridgewood is pleased to announce Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan will be our keynote speaker at the annual fall luncheon. She will address the League of Women Voters of New Jersey’s priority to encourage women to become involved in local, county and state politics.  Questions from the audience will be accepted.

When: Wednesday, October 12, noon

Where: Old Paramus Reformed Church, 660 E. Glen Avenue, Ridgewood

Cost: $20 per person. All welcome

In the 300 year history of Bergen County, Kathleen A. Donovan is the first, and only, woman to serve as an elected Constitutional Officer. First elected County Clerk in 1988, Kathe is now in her first term as county Executive; the first woman in the history of New Jersey to be elected to this position.

Please reserve by October 5th
Send $20 check made to the order of the LWV Ridgewood, NJ and mail to: LWV Ridgewood, PO Box 79, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government. The LWV works to increase the understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Donations are welcome.

For information contact Diana D. Wing at 201-444-1513 or e-mail wingjr@optonline.net

Today Resident Meeting to Share Ideas on Village Hall flooding

photo courtesy of Boyd Loving 


Today  Resident Meeting to Share Ideas on Village Hall flooding - October 3

Monday October 3rd residents are invited to meet with Mayor Killion and staff for an idea exchange concerning the options for repairing the Village Hall First Level.

The focus is not on issues of the past. Residents are asked to share their ideas and recommendations of areas to be considered as we develop plans for the first level.

Monday October 3, 4:30pm to 5pm First Level is open for a general tour by residents

Monday October 3, 5pm-6pm Council Chambers, General Discussion re Village Hall First Level

Ridgewood Schools: Are the schools lazy, sloppy or purposely marking some holidays generically

Ridgewood Schools: Are the schools lazy, sloppy or purposely marking some holidays generically


Question:  Since Christmas Day and Good Friday are clearly labeled, is there really a problem?

Well this is not 100% true. When I originally spot checked a few schools, I saw Rosh Hashanah marked correctly but other holidays marked generically.I've since done a complete review of all of the schools and found much inconsistency.Apparently it is a free for all with each school doing whatever it wants.I guess the question is: Are the schools lazy, sloppy or purposely marking some holidays generically. I've listed how the schools have marked their calendars for Rosh Hashanah, Good Friday and Christmas.Make of it what you will, but I wish the BOE had all of the schools mark all of the holidays appropriately.

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LINK to Ridgewood Schools Calendars:
http://www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/modules/calendar/showCalendarMonth.phtml?oc_id[]=7355&year=2011&month=09&day=01&sessionid=85a9480c4b39bb143d8c6986f6547c86

Ridgewood Public Schools Calendar
9/29 - Rosh Hashanah: SCHOOLS CLOSED
12/26 - December Recess: SCHOOLS CLOSED
4/6 - Good Friday: SCHOOLS CLOSED

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High School
9/29 - Rosh Hashanah: SCHOOLS CLOSED
12/26 - December Recess No School
Note: 12/24 and 12/25 are marked as Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
4/6 - Good Friday - No School

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BF Middle School
9/29 - Rosh Hashanah - School Closed
12/26 - December Recess - Kwanza day 1
Note: 12/24 and 12/25 are marked as Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
4/6 - April Recess

GW Middle School
9/29 - Rosh Hashanah - School Closed
12/26 - December Recess
4/6 - Good Friday - School Closed

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Glenn
9/29 - (blank)
12/26 - (blank)
4/6 - (blank)

Hawes
9/29 - (blank)
12/26 - (blank)
4/6 - (blank)

Orchard
9/29 - NO SCHOOL ROSH HASHANAH
12/26 - (blank)
4/6 - (blank)

Ridge
9/29 - School Closed - Rosh Hashanah
12/26 - School closed - Holiday Break
4/6 - School closed - Spring Break

Somerville
9/29 - School Closed
12/26 - (blank)
4/6 - No School-Good Friday

Travell
9/29 - NO SCHOOL
12/26 - NO SCHOOL
4/6 - (blank)

Willard
9/29 - School Closed - Rosh Hashanah
12/26 - NO SCHOOL - December Recess
4/6 - NO SCHOOL - Good Friday

Two pedestrians hit by car in Ridgewood

Two pedestrians hit by car in Ridgewood

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011
BY DENISA R. SUPERVILLE
STAFF WRITER
THE RECORD

RIDGEWOOD — Two people were hit by a car while trying to cross East Ridgewood Avenue on Saturday night, police said.

A 58-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman, both of Mahwah, were taken to Hackensack University Medical Center to be treated for their injuries, said Lt. David McDermott of the Ridgewood Police Department.

http://www.northjersey.com/news/Two_pedestrians_hit_by_car_in_Ridgewood.html

Big decisions await Port’s new director

Big decisions await Port’s new director

The person New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo appoints to run the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will inherit an agency wrestling with the twin pressures of declining revenue and escalating costs.

The imminent departure of the authority's executive director, Chris Ward, comes as the authority is reviewing all the projects in its $25 billion, 10-year budget for capital projects. The effort is meant to free up cash and may lead to a rearranging of the agency's priorities.

"What we need to do is look at all the projects that are on the drawing board, those that are in the pipeline, those that are ready to go, those that are going and decide about priorities and timing and sequencing, and that's part of this process," Port Authority Chairman David Samson said in an interview Wednesday. "Everything is on the table."  (Grossman, The Wall Street Journal)

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204138204576601382654685282.html

Feds start charging interest and penalties on $271 ARC debt owed by NJ

Feds start charging interest and penalties on $271 ARC debt owed by NJ

A year after Governor Christie shut down a Hudson River rail tunnel project, New Jersey’s debt to the Federal Transit Administration has grown to nearly $274 million.

NJ Transit had already sunk $271 million in FTA money into the Access to the Region’s Core mass-transit tunnel project when Christie halted construction last October. He said he didn’t want taxpayers saddled with a potential $5 billion in cost overruns.

But the FTA, which had been heavily invested in the $8.7 billion project, demanded its money back. Now it’s charging the state interest and penalties.

Interest began to accrue on the debt on May 14 at a rate of 1 percent a year, while additional penalties began to accrue on Aug. 13 at a rate of 6 percent a year. As a result, New Jersey now owes the FTA more than $958,139 in interest and $1,693,455 in penalties on top of the original $271 million.  (Rouse, The Record)

http://www.northjersey.com/news/130834053_N_J__still_facing_bills_for_tunnel.html

The hard work of leaving behind No Child Left Behind

The hard work of leaving behind No Child Left Behind

New Jersey certainly seems to have a good shot at a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind Act, which would free the state from some of the constraints dictated by the controversial law.

When President Obama last week announced details of the new waiver, acting education commissioner Chris Cerf was at the White House. An hour later, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan hosted a press conference by phone, and Cerf was one of just two state commissioners with him on the call.

But for all the invitations and allegiances, now comes the hard part. In order to qualify for a waiver, Cerf's and Gov. Chris Christie's education agenda must be tailored to the evolving -- and detailed -- guidelines coming out of Washington, D.C. The first round of applications is due November 14.

"It's not just the writing of the application," Cerf said yesterday. "It's the policy we'll need in place."  (Mooney, NJ Spotlight)

http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/11/0929/2330/

Garrett: Cost-Benefit Analysis Essential to Ensuring Reasonable Rules

Garrett: Cost-Benefit Analysis Essential to Ensuring Reasonable Rules 

WASHINGTON, DC, September 15, 2011 - Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ), Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government-Sponsored Enterprises, delivered the following opening statement today at a hearing to review legislative proposals to improve and enhance the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC):

“Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and welcome to today’s witnesses.  I look forward to a good discussion on ways to improve the operations and effectiveness of the SEC.

“I also want to thank Chairman Bachus for allowing the Committee to consider the SEC Regulatory Accountability Act as part of today’s proceedings.

“I introduced this legislation with 14 of my colleagues to ensure that the SEC, as an independent agency, would be subject to the president’s recent executive order to improve regulation and regulatory review.

“In addition, my bill would strengthen the Commission’s cost-benefit analysis by first requiring the Commission to clearly identify the nature of the problem that the proposed regulation will be designed to address and by requiring cost-benefit analysis be performed by the SEC’s Office of the Chief Economist.

“To me, these common-sense reforms make a lot of sense, especially given the fact that the Commission continues to struggle with this issue.  For instance, in the recent unanimous opinion of the DC Circuit Court of Appeals, which vacated the Commission’s proxy access rule, the Court stated that ‘the Commission acted arbitrarily and capriciously for having failed once again to adequately assess the economic effects of a new rule’ and ‘inconsistently and opportunistically framed costs and benefits of the rule.’

“So while I understand Chairman Schapiro may have some concerns about specific provisions of H.R. 2308, clearly a stronger commitment to cost-benefit analysis by the S.E.C. is absolutely essential to ensure reasonable rules that do not unduly burden registered companies or negatively impact job creation.”

Occupy Wall Street Protesters Call For Totalitarian Government, Re-Election Of Obama

Occupy Wall Street Protesters Call For Totalitarian Government, Re-Election Of Obama
There is something very wrong with this picture
Paul Joseph Watson
Infowars.com
Sunday, October 2, 2011

Despite their honest intentions, many of the Occupy Wall Street protesters are being suckered into a trap and calling for the very “solutions” that are part of the financial elite’s agenda to torpedo the American middle class – higher taxes and more big government.
Watch the clip below in which journalist Adam Kokesh talks to Occupy Wall Street protesters.

The ignorance displayed in this interviews knows no bounds. These protesters just don’t get it. They are calling for the government to use force to impose their ideas, all in the name of bringing down corporations who they don’t realize have completely bought off government regulators. Corporations and government enjoy a mutually beneficial relationship – getting one to regulate the other is asinine and only hurts smaller businesses who are legitimately trying to compete in a free market economy that barely exists.

http://www.infowars.com/occupy-wall-street-protesters-call-totalitarian-government-re-election-of-obama/

Alton Brown and Duff McKagan at BOOKENDS this week

Alton Brown, Monday, October 3rd @ 7:00pm
Food Network Star, Alton Brown, will sign his new book:  Good Eats 3:  The Later Years.  Books available Oct. 1st

Duff McKagan, Wednesday, October 5th @ 7:00pm
Bassist for Guns N'Roses, Duff McKagan, will sign his new book:  It's So Easy
Book available Oct. 4th.

Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change.Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.
Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable.Please call the store for details.

Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ   07450   201-445-0726

Drop-Off Policy : Concierge Services are no longer available at Ridgewood High School

Drop-Off Policy : Concierge Services are no longer available at Ridgewood High School 

As of September 21st we are no longer allowing the drop off of lunches, music instruments, sports gear, etc. at the Reception Desk. If you need to deliver something for your child, it will be necessary for the student to meet you to accept the material you are delivering.