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Bigots who read New York Times Mar Ridgewood 4th of July Parade

Great coverage.Travell float was one to be proud of. They always produce the best floats.
Unfortunately Here are the comments from the buffoons who read the Times:

What a wonderful thing. Children of color can more easily aspire to be anything they want to be.


This was not only a great float, it was a courageous statement as well. I was proud of the kids and their teachers, which was just as well, because I had been ashamed, a couple of parade units earlier, to watch a crowd of Tea Parties cavort past.

LINK to NYTIMES where comments are posted): https://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/04/ridgewood-n-j-940-a-m/

>Department of Education (DOE) will owe Ridgewood as much as $9.8 million in grant money at the completion of the construction projects at our schools


Without state grant money, Ridgewood school district’s coffers are running low

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2011
BY KELLY EBBELS
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

Unless the state of New Jersey sends overdue grant money to Ridgewood post-haste, the school district will have to borrow millions of dollars to avert a cash flow crisis.

The state’s Department of Education (DOE) will owe Ridgewood as much as $9.8 million in grant money for construction projects at schools across the district by the time construction is complete; so far, the district has requested about half that amount. Although the district has continued to pay its contractors for the substantial repairs and renovations at eight of the district’s 10 schools, which have proceeded on or ahead of schedule, the state has so far delivered none of the money owed.

The issue has been on the radar screen of the Board of Education (BOE) for some months, but as the clock ticks, Ridgewood’s coffers continue to deplete – now forcing officials to plan to ask for about $5 million in loans, known as grant anticipation notes, by the end of the year so that the district can continue to operate while continuing its construction projects.

“We can’t exactly put out payroll checks and say, ‘Don’t cash it quite yet,'” said Bob Hutton, BOE vice president and chair of the finance committee.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/125091808_Without_state_grant_money__Ridgewood_school_district_s_coffers_running_low.html

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>President Obama turns to Jon Corzine for help …yikes !

>Without Assembly vote, vintners fear wine industry will whither on the vine

>Governor Christie’s new budget will spend more money on property tax relief

>State government’s bad financial situation makes New Jersey the 20^th worst state to do business in

>Christie signs Democratic bill that reduces tax that finances state disability benefits fund

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New Jersey’s Offshore Windmill Project just another Trenton boondoggle 

Beacon Hill Institute – New Jersey’s Offshore Windmill Project Will Raise Rates, Kill Jobs

Last week, Americans for Prosperity held a special tele-town hall event with Paul Bachmann of the Beacon Hill Institute. Mr. Bachmann joined us for almost an hour to discuss the findings of a cost analysis of the Offshore Wind Economic Development Act and to take questions from the media and AFP activists on the call.

According to the dictates of the Offshore Wind Economic Development Act, New Jersey would be forced to increase the amount of energy sold in the state through offshore wind power. Funding for the project comes in the way of a $100 MILLION taxpayer subsidy.

But according to the report from the Beacon Hill Institute, this plan would hurt New Jersey’s already fragile economy. Here are the key findings from the Beacon Hill Institute’s cost analysis:

The project would produce a net cost of $3.245 billion to New Jersey, within a range of $2.106 billion and $4.137 billion,  New Jersey’s electricity prices will increase by 2.1 percent, in 2017, within a range of 0.5 percent and 4.2 percent; and From 2017 to 2036, the average household ratepayer will pay $431 in higher electricity costs; while the average commercial ratepayer will pay an extra $3,054 and the average industrial ratepayer an extra $109,335. New Jersey will lose an average of 2,219 jobs, within a range of 528 jobs and 4,440 jobs.

These findings are simply devastating. New Jersey ratepayers already pay some of the highest energy costs in the country. And with unemployment in the state hovering near 9.4%, all too many of our fellow residents remain out of work.

Yet, New Jersey is about to embark on a multi-million dollar, untested offshore wind energy scheme that will only drive our electricity bills higher and continue to cost our state jobs.

https://static.taxcutsforall.com//files/NJ%20Wind%20Quick%20Findings.pdf

>Ridgewood July 4th Committe: Thank ALL of you who took part in our 101st Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration

The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee is pleased to announce that we have just received 501 (c) 3 status from the IRS.  This means that donations are now fully tax deductible.  Residents whose companies offer matching gifts can double their support.  Our committee will send each donor a letter for their tax records.

Thank You to ALL who took part in our 101st Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration.  The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee would like to thank our Generous 2011 Sponsors.  These businesses and individuals “Support the Tradition.”  Please thank them by giving them your support.

FOUNDER – Applebee’s, Charles And Susan Snyder; Yankee Doodle Dandies – The Valley Hospital, Yankee Propane; Patriots – Ms. Patti’s School of Dance, Tarvin Realtors, a leader in Ridgewood NJ Real Estate; Minutemen – Aoen Fitness & Gymnastics, Law Office of Matthew Rogers, J.T.’s Wine and Spirits, Ridgewood Fire Volunteer Association, Inc., Ridgewood Press Printing & Copy Center, Terri O’Connor Realtors; Firecrackers – Columbia Bank, Michel Mouravieff, D.M.D., Ridgewood PBA Local 20; Stars – Country Pancake House, Daily Treat Restaurant, David L. Rutherford, Attorney At Law, North Jersey Community Bank, Omega Settlement Services, Inc., Park West Tavern, Ulrich, Inc., C.C Van Emburgh, Flag Wavers – American Legion Post 53; Baumgart’s Café; Belmar Spring Water; Dr. Kevin J. Emery, Fidelity Lodge #113; It’s Greek to Me; Carl Rockermann, D.M.D.; Dr. Tim Santo, Chiropractor; Washington Elm VFW Post 192, The Village Framer.

Our Parade Route Water Stations were coordinated by American Red Cross, Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Van Dyk Manor

Food and Beverage Suppliers for the volunteer breakfast and dinner were the following businesses; Goffle Brook Farm and Garden Center, West Side Bagels & Deli, Whole Foods and Wide World of Bagels,

In Addition to financial assistance, it takes the efforts and cooperation of many, many individuals, businesses and groups to produce our celebration.  Very Special Thanks to: The Village of Ridgewood – Village Council, Village Manager’s Office, Village Clerk’s Office, Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Services, Department of Public Works, Department of Parks and Recreation, The Ridgewood Board of Education, and The Ridgewood Library

Our Flag Raising Ceremony was a success because of the efforts of the following people and groups:~ ~ Ridgewood American Legion Post 53, ~ National Anthem sung by Grace Preuninger, ~ Trumpeter – Ridgewood High School Band, Jennifer Schuler,  ~ Guest Speaker – Councilman Stephen Wellinghorst, ~ Congressman Scott Garrett, 5th District of New Jersey and Students representing Ridgewood Elementary Schools who received copies of the United States Constitution.

This year’s parade theme was “Celebrate the Constitution”.  As always, our school floats were outstanding and truly depicted the theme.  It was great to see the RHS Marching Band leading off the parade.

For many years the cost of our tickets remained the same while our costs increased.  This year we have increased our ticket prices.  It was a decision that the Committee did reluctantly in the face of rising costs.  To keep the ticket prices as reasonable as possible for attendees, while covering costs, pre-sales of tickets were made available through our Volunteer Ticket Vendors.  The committee thanks the following businesses:  Backyard Living, Daily Treat Restaurant, Goffle Brook Farm, Harding Wines & Spirits, Herold’s Farm & Garden Center, Hillmann Electric, Hogan’s Restaurant Diner, Hoskins Propane Co. Inc., Lacrosse Unlimited, North Jersey Community Bank, JT’s Wine and Spirits, La Strada Delicatessen, Ridgewood Auto Wash,  Ridgewood Cycle Shop, The Wine Seller, Town & Country Apothecary, and the Volunteer members of H.I.L.T.

Our Volunteers for the Day deserve our gratitude.  They help out as Parade Judges, Parade Marshals, Parade Announcer, Banner Carriers and the Evening Gate Attendants.

Our evening entertainment included Illumination Twirlers, Patriot Brass Ensemble, a Welcome by Ridgewood Mayor, Keith Killion, Skydivers the “Fallin’ Angels” Sponsored by Tarvin Realtors, Miss Patti’s School of Dance, The Manhattan Dolls who sang the National Anthem And Fireworks by Fireworks Extravaganza with the Grand Finale Sponsored by Applebee’s.

The Committee thanks Mike Janke for the fireworks flag and Lennie DelDuca for being our stage manager.

The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee, Inc. is an all-volunteer group of patriotic citizens who coordinate the Ridgewood Fourth of July Flag Raising, Parade, and Fireworks events.  All aspects of the celebration, including the fireworks, parade bands, and evening performers, as well as the necessary police and fire personnel, are funded by the sale of fireworks tickets and the generous contributions made by local business and area residents.
The Committee was formed in 1910 to create a “safe and sane” holiday with an emphasis on Patriotism.  Today we continue that goal and strive to educate the public of the true meaning of Independence Day.
For information please contact the committee at
201.602.1922 or www.ridgewoodjuly4th.org. or [email protected]

Margie Downs
President
Ridgewood Fourth Of July Celebration

>Nurse midwives available at more area hospitals.

SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011
BY BARBARA WILLIAMS
STAFF WRITER
THE RECORD

Finding a nurse-midwife in North Jersey — even one who speaks Japanese — is getting a bit easier as more hospitals are welcoming the practitioners to their staffs and into the birthing rooms.

Though they usually must be affiliated with an obstetrician to have hospital privileges, nurse-midwives in growing numbers are seeing patients for prenatal visits, then staying for the duration of the hospital birth.

Englewood resident Amani Elkordyhad no intention of having a midwife when she delivered her son, Nurideen, at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. But she was thrilled with the nurse-midwife who filled in for her obstetrician at the last minute and remained throughout her 20-hour labor.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/124932909_LOCAL_ISSUE__demand_for_nurse-midwives_An_expanding_role.html

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Gene Chizik @ Bookends ,Tuesday, July5th @ 7:00pm.2010 BCS Champion Auburn Head Coach, Gene Chizik, will sign his new book:  All In: What it Takes to be the Best. Books available July 5th

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