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Two Injured When Honda and Toyota Collide In Ridgewood
March 25,2013
Boyd A. Loving
2:53 PM

Ridgewood NJ, A Honda Passport and Toyota Camry collided at the intersection of South Van Dien Avenue and Grove Street early Monday afternoon resulting in injuries to the occupants of both vehicles.  The driver of the Camry was trapped in her vehicle until members of the Ridgewood Fire Department freed her by using the “Jaws of Life” to remove the driver’s side door.  She was transported to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood by members of the Ridgewood Volunteer Ambulance Corps; the other injured party refused medical aid at the scene.

Both vehicles were removed from the scene by flatbed tow truck.  Westbound traffic on Grove Street and northbound traffic on South Van Dien Avenue was detoured to facilitate work by emergency personnel and the tow truck operator.  Ridgewood PD officers under the command of Lt. Forest Lyons investigated the accident and provided traffic control.

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RIDGEWOOD SUMMER DAY CAMP REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1

Fresh air, sunshine, new friends, fun, games, and special memories all add up to Ridgewood Summer Day Camp.

Camp will open for the 2013 summer season Tuesday, July 2nd, and run for six weeks through Friday, August 9th. Children entering grades 1 through 6 will enjoy arts and crafts, organized games, swimming, special events and optional trips. Camp will be held at The Stable, Graydon Pool, Maple Park, Veteran’s Field, the Community Center at Village Hall and Leuning Park, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Children are to bring a bag lunch and beverage. Bus transportation from Village locations is available to all.

The day camp registration fee for Ridgewood children is $525.00, non-resident children $700.00, which includes two camp T-shirts and optional bus transportation.

All campers must possess a 2013 Graydon Pool membership badge (visit www.ridgewoodnj.net/graydon for details).

Off-site trips are optional with limited space; prices vary and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Registration will be accepted from April 1 through June 10, 2013 as space allows. You may register online at www.ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass (payment by Visa/Mastercard). For registration assistance and/or special needs, please visit the Recreation Office, The Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue, or call the office at 201-670-5560.

PLANNING BOARD REVISED 2012 – 2013 MEETING SCHEDULE

The Planning Board has revised its 2012 -2013 Meeting Schedule.

Click Here for the new dates and locations : https://mods.ridgewoodnj.net/pdf/manager/2013PlanSchedule.pdf

Valley Consumer Health Information Service

You have just heard that a family member has been diagnosed with a rare nerve disease. Where do you turn for information and help?

A friend has been diagnosed with diabetes. You are concerned that you too may be at risk. Where would you turn to learn about the signs and symptoms of this or any other disease?

A relative is suffering from a chronic illness and you have heard that complementary therapies may assist to relieve stress. Where would you go to research the pros and cons?

The answer to these and many other questions relating to obtaining health information is the Valley Hospital’s Consumer Health Information Service as provided by the highly trained staff of the hospital’s Medical Library.Claudia Allocco

The Valley Hospital’s Consumer Health Information Service is available to all members of the communities the hospital serves. A person may take advantage of the service by simply phoning in a request or stopping by the main desk of the library located on the first floor of the hospital’s Phillips Building. Requests can also be e-mailed. Once a request is received and clarified, the library’s trained staff completes a comprehensive literature search, selects and photocopies all pertinent materials, and sends the packet of information to the person who has made the request. The service is both confidential and free of charge.

“We believe that by providing the public with up-to-date and comprehensive information about illnesses and associated treatment options, we assist them to be better informed about their health-care” said Claudia Allocco, M.L.S., Director of Library Services. “It is well known that when a person knows more about a subject, they can feel more confident about their decision. In addition, many of our users tell us that the service allows them to relieve anxiety and stress at a time when they may be very vulnerable.”

The Valley Hospital’s Consumer Health Information Service can be reached by calling 201-447-8285 or by faxing 201-447-8602. You may also visit the library in the Phillips Building on the hospital campus each weekday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can also e-mail the hospital librarian at [email protected].

Ridgewood Water’s billing system is under renovation!

Ridgewood Water is currently implementing an improved billing and customer service program. During this change our Customer Service Representatives will provide you with the best service possible but there may be occasional delays in providing routine, corrected, and final bills.

Once the new system is fully operational, customers will have the option to receive their bills by email instead of conventional mail. E-bills and conventional bills will be payable by credit card and automatic bank transfer in addition to checks, money orders and cash.

We are excited to be bringing these improvements to our customers and have more features in development.

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Office of Emergency Management – Seeking Volunteers

OEM and Ridgewood Police Seeking Additional Volunteers — Residents interested in volunteering with the Office of Emergency Management and Police Department as part of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) should complete the attached application and either email it to [email protected], drop it at Village Hall, or mail it to: CERT Program, Office of Emergency Management, Village Hall, 131 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07451.

Click Here for Application https://mods.ridgewoodnj.net/pdf/manager/2013CERTApplication.pdf

New Players Company at Ridgewood High School presents the musical “Aida”

New Players Company at Ridgewood High School presents the musical “Aida” at 8 p.m., RHS Little Theatre. Tickets: rhsnewplayers.com

The New Players Company is dedicated to offering students the highest caliber of theatre education by providing them with a wide range of experiences during their high school years. In continuous production for eleven months out of the year, New Players exposes students to plays and musicals of all genres and styles. The New Players repertoire is comprised of contemporary as well as classical plays and includes challenging, complex works by artists ranging from Shakespeare to Sondheim. Students in the New Players program are involved in all aspects of theatre, under the guidance of a dedicated staff of theatre educators and professionals. Numerous opportunities are offered to students to develop their technical skills by working on set construction and painting, lighting, sound, costume and make-up. Interested students have opportunities during the year to write plays for production. In addition, students serve as stage managers, junior company directors, and directors of one-act plays and musical scenes.

https://rhsnewplayers.com./forms/Aida%20Ticket%20Order%20Form%202013.pdf

Reader says Teachers need readjust expectations with reality!

I don’t agree with everything Christie does but I give him a lot of credit for taking on the teachers’ union. That alone will guarantee him my vote! Despite the constant claims of it being all about the children, it is really all about the teachers.

They need to come to grips with reality and recognize that those of us in the private sector are hurting and many of us have lost jobs and/or are underemployed and are really struggling to hold onto our homes. Property taxes are killing us. Time to readjust your expectations with reality!

Readers not buying BOE school taxes have gone up less than home prices data

Thed , “If the conclusion is meant to be that school taxes have gone up less than home prices, it’s comparing apples and oranges. The comparison is irrelevant.

What they did not show was the 1978 school population vs current day. The BOE keeps saying how large an increase there has been in enrollment over the past few years as an excuse fir continuous expansions,but it is nowhere near the baby boom peak.
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Also the school cost data most noticeably excludes debt service, which is not insignificant

A congratulatory letter from United States President Barrack Obama was included with the award.

Jiwon “Karen” Noh was a recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award
March 20,2013

Ridgewood NJ , On February 1, the 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program announced that Jiwon “Karen” Noh was a recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Every year the award is given to students who have volunteered significant time to serving their community and their country.

DECA will be sending 35 students to the international conference in California
March 20,2013

Ridgewood NJ, DECA will be sending 35 students to the international conference in California, one of the largest groups sent from Ridgewood in many years. Also honored at the state competition was RHS junior Emily Burnside (pictured, third from left), who was elected to the state office of Recording Secretary, another first in the history of RHS DECA.

COLLEGE CLUB OPENS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AT RAMAPO COLLEGE
March 19, 2013

Celebrating 100th Year Anniversary

On March 19, 2013, leaders in education, politics and the media will convene at The Berrie Center, Ramapo College of New Jersey, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ to celebrate College Club’s centennial year and Woman’s History Month. These leaders will be taking part in a timely panel discussion on “The Importance of an Advanced Education for Women in Today’s World.” Moderated by Amelia Duggan, editor, (201) Magazine, the panel consists of Kathleen Donovan, County Executive of Bergen County, NJ, Dr. Joan C. Ficke, dean, The Graduate School, Montclair State University, Dr. Anne Prisco, president, Felician College, and Candy Straight, Rutgers Board of Governors. Panelists and guests will be welcomed by Peter P. Mercer, president, Ramapo College.

The panel discussion will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., followed by tea and cookies. Admission is free. Everyone interested in educating our youth is welcome to attend. The Centennial Celebration is a partnership between Ramapo College, College Club, and the panelists, all of whom are dedicated to encouraging the pursuit of a higher education among today’s high school girls. College Club is comprised of members from 40 surrounding northern New Jersey communities who are college graduates committed to making possible an advanced education for many young women through a grants-in-aid program and a student loan fund. Founded in 1913 by a group of young college graduates who hoped to fund a woman’s college, the club has provided over 3.5 million dollars in grants and loans to women for their education. For more information about College Club’s centennial celebration, contact Karen Feldhahn at 201-444-5735 or [email protected].

Reader says Valley has one of the lowest charity care rates of all NJ hospitals

Valley has one of the lowest charity care rates of all NJ hospitals, that has been the case for a long time.

Some numbers at this link: https://www.nj.gov/health/charitycare/documents/sfy2012ccs.pdf

The numbers show how much charity care reimbursement each NJ hospital received.

Compare Valley there to others, even smaller hospitals such as Holy Name (361 beds) and Chilton(260 beds). You can also look at other years online and will find Valley provides among the least charity care of any NJ hospital.

You can also view numbers there for charity care at HUMC, also for Bergen Regional Med Center in Paramus and others.

Another article here: https://www.northjersey.com/news/95932119_Hospitals_getting_more_charity_care_funds.html?page=all

Ridgewood Police Reminder : Ice & Snow – Remove It Before You Go

Remember to remove all ice and snow from your vehicle before driving, especially from the hood, windows and roof. It’s the law in New Jersey! Motorists who fail to do so face fines of $25 to $75 for each offense, regardless of whether the ice and snow is dislodged from the vehicle.

If flying ice or snow causes property damage or injury to others, motorists face fines of $200 to $1,000 for each offense.

file photo Ridgewood Train Station

NJ TRANSIT Full system wide cross-honoring in effect starting at 4 p.m. Monday, March 18,
March 18, 2013

Full system wide cross-honoring in effect starting at 4 p.m. Monday, March 18, to give customers additional travel options

NJ TRANSIT will offer full system wide cross-honoring starting at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 18, and continuing through the end of the service day on Tuesday, March 19, enabling NJ TRANSIT customers to reach their final ticketed destination through an alternate travel mode—rail, light rail, as well as on both NJ TRANSIT bus and private bus carriers.

All customers are strongly advised to check njtransit.com before traveling for up-to-the-minute service information before starting their trip.

NJ TRANSIT is preparing to minimize disruptions and delays to the extent possible, particularly in light of the potential for icy conditions and heavy, wet snow which are both expected across portions of the Garden State.  Locomotives will be strategically positioned across the rail system to rapidly respond in the event of a disabled train.

Additionally, the agency will closely monitor the crowds at New York Penn Station, Hoboken Terminal and the Port Authority Bus Terminal and make adjustments to service as necessary.

Customers are advised of the following:

Systemwide:  NJ TRANSIT plans to operate a regular weekday schedule Monday, March 18 and Tuesday, March 19.  Depending on the impact of the storm, it may be necessary for NJ TRANSIT to modify service as conditions change.

Bus Service:  While every effort will be made to continue operating bus service throughout the state, customers may experience delays or detours on their routes in the event of extreme winter weather conditions.  Customers are advised to plan accordingly and anticipate disruptions to bus service.

Travel Advice:

For the latest travel information, visit njtransit.com or access our Twitter feed at @NJ_TRANSIT prior to starting your trip.  In the event of delays or service adjustments, NJ TRANSIT will provide the most current service information via the My Transit alert system, which delivers travel advisories for your specific trip to your cell phone, PDA or pager.  (If you are not yet a My Transit subscriber, we encourage you to sign up at www.njtransit.com/mytransit)  Service information is also available by calling (973) 275-5555 or from broadcast traffic reports.

Listen closely to public address announcements at stations for late-breaking service information.

Build additional travel time into your trip to a station, terminal or bus stop.

Stairs, flooring and platforms can be slippery, so please use caution when walking along wet surfaces or any outdoor surface exposed to the weather. Use extra care when boarding or exiting buses and trains.

Report slippery or unsafe conditions to bus operators, train crews or NJ TRANSIT staff.

If you park, ensure your car is stocked with a snowbrush and ice scraper so you can clear your car upon returning to the lot.