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Big” John McCarthy to sign autobiography at Bookends in Ridgewood September 16

MMA Ref “Big” John McCarthy to sign autobiography at Bookends in Ridgewood New Jersey.
Let’s Get it ON!

“One of the most influential figures in MMA gets it on in this captivating book. Great storytelling, great insight, and a great history of the UFC’s rise.”  —John Wertheim, Sports Illustrated senior writer and author of Blood in the Cage “A no-nonsense, hands-on account of the blood and sweat that lifted MMA from the
sports blacklist and turned it into a billion-dollar industry. McCarthy didn’t just observe history—he helped make it.”  —Jake Rossen, ESPN.com writerSaint Charles, IL : Brigitte Shepard, On September 16, 2011 at 7p.m. at Bookends in Ridewood, N.J.  John McCarthy will sign copies of his memoir  Let’s Get it On!   In his new memoir, Let’s Get It On! The Making of MMA and Its Ultimate Referee (Medallion Press, September 1, 2011) by “Big” John McCarthy with veteran MMA journalist Loretta Hunt and a foreword by former UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten, McCarthy gives fans a rare view  from inside the Octagon as he recounts the sport’s initial tribulations and  confronts  his own legacy as its
longstanding, legendary referee.

With his signature phrase, “Let’s Get It On!,” “Big” John McCarthy has officiated the biggest and bloodiest fights in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and mixed martial arts. A sport that’s grown into a multinational, multibillion dollar business, very few have been a part of it from its very first match. But with McCarthy’s impressive 17-year history as the sport’s top official, he became an integral voice in its regulation and as a firsthand witness to MMA’s ongoing struggles to gain widespread public acceptance.

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

>Ridgewood Knights of Columbus Take to the Streets Again for Second Annual Stickball Tournament.

Ridgewood-NJ-August 27, 2011: The Ridgewood Knights of Columbus Council #1736 is once again proud to be hosting their annual stickball tournament, to be held on Saturday September 24th beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Passaic Street in Ridgewood. The entrance fee is $100 for a team of four. There will be trophies for first, second, and third place. Refreshments, hotdogs, and hamburgers will be served. There is also a 50/50 raffle. Benefit proceeds will go to the Ridgewood Police PBA and the New Jersey Firefighter’s Mutual Benevolent Association.

“Last year’s inaugural event was a huge success, and we expect this year to be just as lively”, said event coordinator Joseph Hernandez Jr.  “Last year the Knights went head-to-head with Ridgewood’s Finest and Bravest. We encourage other local organizations sign up and join in the activities this year.”

Registration is open to all. “We anticipate a good turn-out, and even if you do not wish to play, you can still come out and enjoy the event”, said Rich Paliotta, co-organizer of the event.

For an application or questions, email:
[email protected] or [email protected]

Media Contact: Ridgewood Knights of Columbus – Richard Hrvatin (201) 410-3041.

>NOAA claims the winds are 85 MPH, but none of the Weather Underground stations in the area report higher than 33 MPH winds

NOAA’s Phony “Hurricane” Coming On Shore With 33 MPH Winds
Posted on August 27, 2011 by stevengoddard
NOAA claims the winds are 85 MPH, but none of the Weather Underground stations in the area report higher than 33 MPH winds. By definition, this is not a hurricane – and is just barely a tropical storm.

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SUMMARY OF 800 AM EDT…1200 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…34.7N 76.5W
ABOUT 5 MI…10 KM NNE OF CAPE LOOKOUT NORTH CAROLINA
ABOUT 60 MI…100 KM SW OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…85 MPH…140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…NNE OR 15 DEGREES AT 14 MPH…22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…952 MB…28.11 INCHES

>Habernickel Farm conversion progresses in Ridgewood

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2011
BY KELLY EBBELS
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

The village is moving quickly with renovations to Habernickel Family Park, but completion might be stymied until money is found to demolish the prominent home in front of the old horse farm’s fields.

“We don’t have any funds,” said Councilwoman Bernadette Walsh, the council’s liaison to the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board. She noted that the village was still looking for matching grants to assist with completing the final touches on the project, which will save taxpayer money, but the search might delay the work.

“The problem with that approach is that it’s going to take us longer to finish Habernickel. And the longer it takes to finish, the longer it will take to improve other properties that would relieve some of the burden of [athletic field] overuse,” she said.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/128409003_Habernickel_Farm_conversion_progresses.html

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Hurricane Irene

Be safe and we extend our wishes that you take every precaution to take care of yourself, your family and loved ones and of course…….all our family pets!

Following are some suggestions and options if you choose to hunker down or …..the following points may help you decide what is most important for you to do in your particular situation.

You may already have these all in order but just in case we’re sharing.
 
Do you have a battery powered radio (sometimes your radio/alarm clock has a battery backup so that could work); perhaps you need to check the batteries Candles, sternos are helpful if you have electric stove; Three flashlights should be enough for two or three days with new batteries in them. And, you probably already have a flashlight somewhere. Do you need new batteries?

Water -if you can buy some do so or fill up some pots in case there is a water leak and your access is turned off or not available; Fill your tub(s) with water. Clean them first. The water may be absolutely necessary. Depending on what your city or town charges for water, the cost may be a few cents. If you have a well, it’s virtually free

Ice could come in handy for a cooler to keep some specifics items cold if you lose power..like milk, medicine needing refrigeration, etc.

Have an old fashioned phone which is not portable but connects directly to your phone line is good because the portables need electricity to run

Tape/cardboard for some larger windows or bags and tape if they actually break and the storm still rages; Ensure your screen door/all doors are closed and secured.

Move to an inside location all decorative items that could be carried away or do damage with high winds – statues, potted plants, birdbaths from the yard, American flag…

Be ready to move pets if necessary, have travel cases/crates ready
Save your financial life. Get a water-proof case for key financial records, stock certificates, and personal records. A large cooler will do, if it can be securely sealed.

Get your cellphone and PC ready. Each may come in handy if you are trapped indoors for a couple of days. And if you lose electricity, products like the “Power Monkey” ($50) could come in handy. Some come with the ability to use the sun to charge the device.

Do you have walkie talkies? These can definitely keep you in touch with loved ones for up to a mile if you have to make it out into the storm in an emergency. Charge them now or see if they are battery compatible; most are…get batteries.

Make sure you have jumper cables in case you need to charge the battery in the SUV that might be needed to travel in the storm. The car battery will last longer if the car is running, so, don’t forget to fill up your tank. Gas stations will not be able to run their pumps if THEY lose power – gas up now.

You probably already have items like, tuna, can soup and pasta in the kitchen. Make sure you have enough non-perishable food to last three or four days. Paper towels and toilet paper.

Keep some money/cash on hand. You may need it if you run out of essentials and ATM machines are not working for whatever reason. It may seem like a lot of dough, but if you don’t spend it, you don’t loss a dime – except for a fee you might pay for get the money from a cash machine that is not at a branch of your bank.

Sandbags. These are expensive, but some stores are already selling out as customers stock up. In many cases, municipal authorities, local fire or police offices, or state disaster relief organizations give these out.
Generators. These are pricey. But, if you don’t have a car battery or solar power, they may be necessary. Sears sells them for as little as $429.99. And, you can keep them for the next time a storm or summer power outage pulls the plug on your electricity

>Hurricane Floyd
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This article is about the 1999 hurricane. For other storms of the same name, see Tropical Storm Floyd (disambiguation).

Hurricane Floyd was the sixth named storm, fourth hurricane, and third major hurricane in the 1999 Atlantic hurricane season. Floyd triggered the third largest evacuation in US history (behind Hurricane Gustav and Hurricane Rita, respectively) when 2.6 million coastal residents of five states were ordered from their homes as it approached. The Cape Verde-type hurricane formed off the coast of Africa and lasted from September 7 to September 19, peaking in strength as a very strong Category 4 hurricane—just short of the highest possible rating—on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. It was among the largest Atlantic hurricanes of its strength ever recorded.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Floyd

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The National Weather Service has issued hurricane warnings for New York City, Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island, southern Fairfield County in Connecticut, southern Westchester County and various shore counties in New Jersey. Hurricane and tropical storm watches also remain in effect for other counties in the tri-state area.

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>Ridgewood YMCA Offers Lifeguard Training Course

The Ridgewood YMCA will be offering a Lifeguard Training course for persons 16 and over from September 21 through November 21. Classes will meet on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30pm at the Ridgewood Y.

The cost of the program is $350 per person and all participants must pass a pre-requisite water skills evaluation, scheduled for Thursday, September 15 from 7:30 to 9:30pm. There is a $10 fee per evaluation.

YMCA Lifeguard is a national program designed to train advanced swimmers in the skills needed to prevent water accidents and save lives in emergencies. YMCA Lifeguard Certification is nationally recognized and accepted for lifeguard employment at pool and lake facilities.

For further info, including specific requirements for the water skills test, please contact Janet Oliver at 201.444.5600 ext 304 or email joliver@ridgewoodymca. Details may also be found on the Ridgewood Y website at www.ridgewoodymca.org.

The Ridgewood YMCA is located at 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

>Ridgewood Public Library: New Bolger Heritage Center houses historical treasures

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2011  
BY JOSEPH CRAMER
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

In a corner of the Ridgewood Public Library’s (RPL) second floor sits an economically sized room that, on first glance, appears no different from any other library room. There are computers, stocked book shelves, tables and an office. But there is also a locked door at the back of this room, and the historical archive housed behind it distinguishes the room as something entirely different.

Since its official dedication in June, the Bolger Heritage Center at the Ridgewood Public Library has both expanded and consolidated the village’s collection of local historical documents for easy access by residents and local historians. Based in the aforementioned room, it is managed by librarian and Village Historian Peggy Norris and contains documents ranging from house deeds and old zoning maps to Village Council minutes and high school yearbooks.

The idea for the center took root as far back at 1995, when Library Director Nancy Greene first arrived in Ridgewood.

https://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/at_the_library/128446728_Bolger_Heritage_Center_houses_historical_treasures.html