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>Webber resigns as state GOP chairman; Raia has governor’s backing to succeed him

Personally selected by Chris Christie for the job, Jay Webber tonight announced his resignation as Chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee, five months before the finish line and effective immediately. (Pizarro, PolitickerNJ)

https://www.politickernj.com/43890/webber-resigns-state-gop-chairman

>Congressman Scott Garrett: Constitutional Citation Rule Needs Teeth to be Effective

Garrett: Constitutional Citation Rule Needs Teeth to be Effective
Offers amendment to rules package enhance constitutional citation rule

WASHINGTON, January 4, 2011 – The House Republican Conference today held an organizational meeting to consider amendments to the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 112th Congress. During consideration, Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) offered an amendment to clarify and enhance the proposed House rule that would require all bills to be accompanied by a statement citing the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the proposed law.

“While I appreciate the Republican leadership for following through on the promise we made in the Pledge to America, I believe the proposed House rule requiring that all bills cite the Constitution needs to have real teeth to in order to be effective,” said Garrett. “In other words,” Garrett continued, “we have to make sure we are fostering an actual debate on the constitutionality of legislation without letting Members of the House off the hook by using the vague, and often times abused, ‘common defense,’ ‘general welfare,’ and ‘necessary and proper’ clauses of the Constitution. In order to truly cultivate a robust debate on the constitutionality of legislation, I believe all legislation must cite an enumerated power of the constitution in the actual bill text.”

Garrett’s amendments to the constitutional citation rule would have required the text of all bills and amendments to contain a statement appropriately citing a specific power granted to Congress in the Constitution. The “common defense,” “general welfare,” and “necessary and proper” clauses of Section 8, Article I of the Constitution would not be considered appropriate Constitutional citations. If a bill or amendment failed to comply, it would be subject to a point of order that could not be waived by the Rules Committee. As a result, each side would have 10 minutes of debate followed by a vote on whether or not to table the point of order and move to consideration of the bill or amendment.

>Job Opportunity at Yansi Fugel!!!

We are currently seeking Full Time or Part Time Wardrobe Consultant.
Job Requirements:
-Women’s apparel retail experience, a must
-Provide outstanding customer service
-Self starter, self motivator and a team player
-Participate with outreach

Please No Phone Calls.. E-mail us your resume at [email protected]

Yansi Fugel Flagship Store
66 East Ridgewood Avenue
Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450

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Harlem Wizards vs. Ridgewood All-Stars Tickets are Now on Sale.
Fundraiser Event is Friday, January 28th, 2011.

Order now for this annual event, sponsored by the Federated HSA. For more information and order form (PDF format) click here:

https://www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/923620/File/Harlem%20Wizards/Wizards_Order_Form_2011.pdf?sessionid=00b360faaf897a1136a112a332da855a

>Student charged in connection with fire at Ridgewood High School
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY JANUARY 5, 2011, 4:49 PM
BY KELLY EBBELS
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Staff Writer

A 16-year-old Ridgewood High School (RHS) student was arrested Wednesday and charged with two counts of arson in connection with a fire Tuesday afternoon in the boys bathroom of the school’s north science wing, according to a spokesperson with the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

Students were evacuated from Ridgewood High School after a fire was reported in a boys bathroom on the second floor of the north science wing.

The student, whose name was not released because he is a juvenile, is alleged to have started a fire just after 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 4 by using a “Zippo style lighter” to ignite toilet paper in a stall’s dispenser, according to the BCPO report. The arrest followed an investigation by detectives with the BCPO’s Arson Squad along with detectives from the Ridgewood Police Department.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/112886119_Fire_reported_at_Ridgewood_High_School.html

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Expressing Elvis – Jan 8 Celebrating Elvis Presley’s Birthday in Poetry and Song

Ridgewood, NJ – January 8, 2011-“Elvis Presley is Alive and Well on Lincoln Avenue in Fair Lawn, New Jersey….” So reads the title of a poem by Maria Mazziotti Gillan.

On that same road but a little farther north — in Ridgewood — Elvis will be coming back. He will be alive and well — in poetry and song.

Since you may have wondered what to do after the New Year’s hoopla has quieted down, and after all the bowl games have been played, why not come out to get your own Elvis on?

Poets, we are sure that everyone has an Elvis poem or two. In honor of Elvis Presley’s birthday, why not join poets Maria Mazziotti Gillan, Laura Boss, James Gwyn, and others as they share their poems that include Elvis.

The event is on January 8, 2011, from 1-4 pm at Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church, 271 Lincoln Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ. Plenty of free parking. A large space to accommodate all manner of bards and balladeers. Express Elvis in verse or in any variety of expression. Come on out to listen or to participate. Tune up your guitar. Dust off your jumpsuit. It will be a memorable afternoon. It’s free. All are welcome.

UPDATE: Just thought you might like to know about a great new addition to this Saturday’s line-up.  Not only poetry, song, but food as well!   We’re excited to announce that Chef Jesse Jones(winner of Bergen County’s Ultimate Chef Competition, 2010).  He will be contributing his culinary talents and unique style of Southern Cuisine to present a tasting of Elvis Presley’s favorite foods.  Yes, we will be serving fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches!

Note to Poets: If you’d like to participate, please submit your intent to James Gwyn at [email protected] by Dec. 31st so he can get a reading list together. (In other words, RSVP.)

Note to Singers: Acoustic, please. There are some mics, but best to bring your own. (Also, please RSVP.)

Note to Impersonators: Calling El Vez. Is he still playing in town?

https://njpoetspoetry.blogspot.com/2010/12/expressing-elvis-jan-8.html

>Woman pleads guilty in $4.7M NJ mortgage fraud

TRENTON, N.J.

A former New Jersey property developer has admitted running a mortgage fraud scheme that generated $4.7 million in fraudulent loans.

Taya Romano, a former resident of Ridgewood, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Trenton to a federal charge of mail fraud affecting a financial institution.

https://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9KHPEJG1.htm

>Christie unveils higher-education reform proposals

Gov. Chris Christie and his blue-ribbon panel unveiled Tuesday sweeping recommendations to overhaul New Jersey’s financially beleaguered higher-education system. (Mooney, PolitickerNJ)

https://www.politickernj.com/43850/christie-unveils-higher-education-reform-proposals

>Public-interest group’s report hits the road

A report issued by the New Jersey Public Interest Research Group Tuesday said state and federal gas taxes paid by drivers only cover half the cost to maintain and build roads, and it urged government officials to fund only the best projects that provide the most benefit. (Higgs, Asbury Park Press)

https://www.app.com/article/20110104/NEWS03/101040322/Public-interest-group-s-report-hits-the-roads