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Two-time Olympic gold medalist “Abby” Wambach will sign her new book to night at Bookends tonight

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September 15,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, “Abby” Wambach will sign her new book to night at Bookends at 6pm: Forward: A Memoir ($26.99). *Each person attending MUST purchase a copy of the book.

Click the link below to pre-order:
https://mkt.com/bookends

Mary Abigail “Abby” Wambach is an American retired soccer player, coach, two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA Women’s World Cup champion.

Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.

Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change.
First In Line Certificate use is the the discretion of Bookends. Blackout dates may apply.
Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.
Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable.

While we try to ensure that all customers coming to Bookends’ signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that all attendees will meet the author or that all books will be signed.  We cannot control inclement weather, author travel schedules or authors who leave prematurely.

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

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Ridgewood’s Super Soccer Saturday September 10th

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Sat, September 10, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM

Location: RHS Stadium, 627 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Ridgewood NJ, On Saturday, September 10, 2016, players from all three levels of the men’s and women’s high school soccer teams, including Freshman, Junior Varsity and Varsity, will play home games at Ridgewood High School. “Super Soccer Saturday” as the day has come to be called, is a special day for all soccer players in town when more than 200 youth and high school players and their families gather at Ridgewood High School to celebrate the beautiful game of soccer.

The day kicks off at 11:00 am and the six high school teams will play rival teams continuously until 9 pm. A highlight of Super Soccer Saturday is the parade of youth players who accompany the Varsity teams onto the field during the pregame ceremonies. All members of the Ridgewood community are
encouraged to come out for Super Soccer Saturday and support the high school players.

Proceeds from sponsorships and from food and merchandise sales will help support both the men’s and women’s soccer programs. Donations from Super Soccer Saturday will also benefit Amy McCambridge, a Ridgewood mother, Marine Corps veteran, former RHS soccer player and Maroons Soccer coach who is dealing with health issues.

We are seeking businesses to sponsor this event. Your support of this event at any level would be
greatly appreciated. All sponsors will be acknowledged on the event t-shirts.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.

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Lights at Habenickel Park in Ridgewood?

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August 7,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog and readers

Ridgewood NJ, Funny how if you watch the 5 minute clip Tim Cronin announces no new lights on the home or park. 8 months later there are several new spot lights on the home, barn and now 2 commercial poles with footings and very bright lights in a parking lot in a park that closes at dusk and STAY on ALL night.

Also maybe because the speaker said no one uses the lot and very happily did Roberta agree, this is why this business was GIVEN 12 parking spots of her own for her business with no additional charge!

Sorry baseball families you are moved to the street. Just what the neighbors didn’t want…fishy!!!

Watch this –https://youtu.be/a0CQ1rx7MlI?t=2h8m45s — this was promised during the public hearings.
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Adults Improve Swim Times at Ridgewood YWCA Masters Triathlon Program

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July 23,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The YWCA Bergen County now offers Masters Triathlon Swim Training for ages 18 and older at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood, NJ.
Masters Triathlon Swim Training for men and women athletes works with an experienced coach to improve physical well-being while training to compete in triathlons. Training is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.
For more information or to register call the YWCA Membership Department at 201-444-5600, x400, or visit www.ywcabergencounty.org.

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Ridgewood Mom Thanks Village for Support During Sons Injury

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They say it takes a village, right? The support that our village gave us and is still giving, during our sons injury has been amazing!

That Tuesday and the days that followed were one of the scariest times in our lives. The support , love and comfort that the Ridgewood village extended our way was heart warming and greatly appreciated. Whether you sent us an email, text, phone call, a meal, cards, gifts, words of love, sent prayers, gave us a hug, took the girls, and so much more, you will never know how much it all meant to us.

Jack is coming along but has months of recovery ahead, so continue to send those prayers his way. He too is amazed by the support we received and thanks you too! We are truly grateful to live in such a wonderful town and have the support of so many.

Thank you to everyone who came to our aid , it was truly appreciated and we thank you form the bottom of our hearts! xoxo Nancy and Tom , Thomas , Brett, Laurel, Kailey and of course JACK!

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Reader says it’s not “educating ” it’s holding Ridgewood students responsible for their behavior

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“At RHS, we will continue to have educational discussions with our students about the effects of drugs and alcohol; assist in the emotional, psychological, and physical development of our teenagers; and teach about character and decision-making through academics, athletics, and the arts.”  Dr. Thomas Gorman
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As usual, missing the mark.
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This has less (nothing?) to do with “educating” the students in proper behavior (they know right from wrong) and more to do with holding the students (children) responsible for their actions. From a very young age, poor parenting and a home and school environment that puts more emphasis on making children feel good about themselves and blaming others for their poor behavior, rather than having the children face consequences for their actions, is the cause..
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no amount of “reeducation” is going to change this behavior – but why start addressing the problem now when ignoring it has felt so good for so long.
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Sammy Cermack, former Ridgewood star, drafted in first-ever professional women’s lacrosse league

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Sammy Cermack, the 2010 Star-Ledger Player of the Year, was drafted in the first-ever professional women’s lacrosse league in April.
By Brian Deakyne | For NJ Advance Media
on April 29, 2016 11:44 AM

Much of Sammy Cermack’s life has revolved around lacrosse.

Cermack, a John Hopkins University product that played a lead role in Ridgewood’s first-ever Tournament of Champions title six years ago, was named The Star-Ledger/NJ.com Player of the Year in 2010 and finished her high school career as one of the most productive players in state history.

After etching her name in the history books back then – when Ridgewood became the first team other than Moorestown to win a ToC title – Cermack scripted another chapter in her storied career two weeks ago, when she was selected by the Philadelphia Force in the inaugural draft of the United Women’s Lacrosse League.

The league, which will begin its expansion season in late May, is comprised of four teams – the Philadelphia Force, Long Island Sound, Baltimore Ride, and Boston Storm. Cermack was selected 39th overall.

https://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-5296994858300886757/sammy-cermack-former-ridgewood-star-drafted-in-first-ever-professional-womens-lacrosse-league/

 

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Reader says There is no better sport than Wrestling for teaching discipline, toughness and responsibility to Ridgewood kids

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You want to build character in you kids, have them wrestle. There is no better sport for teaching discipline, toughness and responsibility. Wrestlers come in all shapes and sizes so there is no physical advantage one way or another. Wrestlers generally have some of the highest GPAs of college athletes. The RHS Junior Wrestling coaches, year after year, are some of the best guys out there and your kid WILL get to wrestle every week. They work very hard to match your kid up with a similar kid so matches are close and both kids walk away with some learning and confidence. You want a great sports program in Ridgewood, try wrestling.

We’ve had some very good coaches in other sports but the majority have been in it for themselves. The truth is, Dads control most all sports, football being the worst. God forbid on of their kids isn’t on the “A” team. My son was assigned to the “C” team and every week they would call him to cover a position on the “A” team. He was an “A” team player but they just couldn’t bump one of their own to make room for him on the roster. He never played football again.

I’ve seen second grade baseball coaches keep their “stud” players in key positions (not rotate them), have the opposing team go 3 up 3 down and have their side bat around mutliple times and think this is okay.

Soccer . . . I can bet the coaches kids are playing the offense and getting lots of ball time.

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Ridgewood Lacrosse Association’s 19th Annual LAX Day on Saturday, April 30 from 9:00am to 5:00pm!

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photo courtesy of Ridgewood LAX Facebook page

April15,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ,The Ridgewood Lacrosse Association’s 19th Annual LAX Day will be on Saturday, April 30 from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

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photo courtesy of Ridgewood LAX Facebook page

“Having a love of the game and a willingness to work at the skills required in handling the stick are essential to the beginner’s progress, but the keys to success lie in mastering the fundamentals and having the desire to be good.” Lacrosse Technique and Tradition, David Pietramala.

Congratulations to all the new Ridgewood Youth Lacrosse players-PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE and GO WOOD!!!!

ESPN started broadcasting live lacrosse in 1995. What was the most-watched lacrosse game of the ESPN era?

The most-watched lacrosse game of the ESPN era was the 2007 NCAA championship game between Johns Hopkins and Duke at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium with 855,089 viewers. Lacrosse Magazine, March 2016, Vol.40 No.3, LaxMagazine.com

Check out the RLA’s new website The link is  https://ridgewoodlax.com/

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Valley Construction Impact on Benjamin Franklin Field Use

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photo courtesy of “it takes a village” group on Facebook

April 3,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ , the Attached please find a picture of a typical Saturday at BF. middle school. Students from across the county participating in track and field events OUTSIDE.  Hundreds of kids use the field on a regular basis .

Valley construction will involve noise , and dust

Whats will be the impact on out door activities at  Middle school during the long construction phase at Valley Hospital

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Ridgewood seniors lead way for 4th straight District 6 wrestling title

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February 22,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ Ridgewood Wrestling earned its fourth straight team title but this championship was as close as it gets. The Maroons topped runner-up Garfield by 8 1/2 points. They won by 70 points in 2015, 32. 5 points in 2014 and 41 points in 2013…There was a wrestler from Garfield or Ridgewood in 11 out of the 14 finals and three head-to-head matchups between the district’s top two teams.

All five of Ridgewood’s champions ; Matt Binstock (145), Julian Bangash (152),Ashmaz Dugulubgov (170), Kyle Inlander (182) and Jake Hall-Goldman (220) were seniors.

Most outstanding wrestler was Ridgewood’s Kyle Inlander who won a marquee bout against Elmwood Park’s Sammy Santos to earn the honor. Inlander checked in at 29-3 and was the No. 1 seed at 182 while second-seeded Santos entered the tournament with a record of 35-2. Inlander was able to fight off Santos on an 8-7 decision to win his third straight title.

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High School Sports : Time to redefine what a winner is

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FEBRUARY 2, 2016, 11:09 AM    LAST UPDATED: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2016, 11:12 AM
BY DARREN COOPER
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD

The enterprise of North Jersey high school sports seemingly gets sicker by the day.

At this point, it’s almost a given that some coach, school, parent or athlete is cheating or acting inappropriately nearly every day.

There is no justification. There is no explanation. There is no excuse.

And it needs to stop.

Why do coaches use athletes who aren’t physically healthy? Why do coaches feel the need to berate kids publicly and privately? How in the world does a parent get into a physical confrontation with a coach during a football practice, as in what happened in October at St. Joseph? How does a coach allow eighth-graders to practice with a high school wrestling team, like the incident last month at Don Bosco?

The list of incidents goes on and on — just since the fall.

Why do schools allow kids to be athletic free agents and jump ship while sometimes using phony change of addresses as the pretense to transfer? What makes a parent reach out to an athlete, already in high school, and tell him he should play sports somewhere else so he can get noticed and attract that college scholarship?

Who would write “White girls are soft” on a dry-erase board before a girls basketball game, as, according to one coach, happened last weekend at the Bergen County tournament? Who would think “Blackensack,” the hashtag posted last week to the private Instagram account of Paramus wrestler Nick Ciambrone along with a photo of a Caucasian wrestler in a white Paramus singlet wrestling an African-American wrestler in a dark singlet, is clever or funny?

The thing that’s funny? The people who are cheating or acting inappropriately: You’re the loser. Really. You’re just the last one to know.

Your victories count, but they’re hollow. Your championships are glorious, but they’re tainted

https://www.northjersey.com/news/cooper-time-to-redefine-what-a-winner-is-1.1503940

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YWCA Bergen County Offers Women’s Open Basketball

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January 30,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, YWCA Bergen County offers Women’s Open Basketball for ages 19 and older on Thursdays from 6:15pm to 7:30pm at 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood. Come out and grab a pick-up game in a relaxed atmosphere! Join alone or bring a friend or group for a great workout.

For YWCA Bergen County’s 360 members and Bolger Fitness Center members, Women’s Open Basketball is $50 per session. For YWCA Program or Swim members, the session fee is $60. YWCA and Bolger Fitness Center members can drop-in for a $7 fee. For more information or to register, call the Membership Department at 201-444-5600 ext. 400.

YWCA Bergen County (www.ywcabergencounty.org) is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We are the area’s largest provider of child care services, a recognized leader in health and fitness programs, and operator of healingSPACE, the county’s only Sexual Violence Resource Center. Celebrating nearly a century of commitment to our community, today we improve the lives of thousands of women, girls, and their families.

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RHS’s Brian Quirk 2015 New Jersey Girls Golf Coach of the Year

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January 25,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The National Federation of High School Athletics recently announced that it has selected Ridgewood High School’s own Brian Quirk as the 2015 New Jersey Girls Golf Coach of the Year. Under Quirk’s direction, the RHS girls golf team has been ranked among the top team in New Jersey over the past six years. Last year the team won several major tournaments. Brian Quirk is also a physical education teacher at Ridgewood High School.
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RHS Hockey team returns to Bergen tournament

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JANUARY 15, 2016    LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2016, 12:31 AM
BY GREG TARTAGLIA
SPORTS EDITOR |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

Ridgewood High School gets much better odds playing the numbers 1-13-16 on the ice than in Powerball.

Those digits represent the date of the Maroons’ latest Bergen County hockey tournament victory, a 5-1 decision over Paramus/Lyndhurst/Hackensack Wednesday at the Ice Vault in Wayne.

The date of Ridgewood’s last prior county win? Jan. 16, 2013 (1-16-13) over Mahwah in the opening round. The team dropped its 2014 opener to Tenafly and did not qualify in 2015 following a slow start to the season.

This year’s first-round triumph gives the No. 8-seed Maroons a quarterfinal match-up with No. 2 St. Joseph tonight at the Ice Vault. RHS defeated the Green Knights to reach the 2012 semifinals, its furthest advancement in the tourney’s five-season history.

Senior Cooper Telesco led the offense against No. 9 Paramus/Lyndhurst/Hackensack (7-4-1) with two goals and one assist. He was one of four different Maroons to light the lamp in the third period, along with Ryan Carius, Liam Seston and Justin Klatsky.

Klatsky, Matt Cafarella, J.P. Kelly and Tim Anzano added an assist apiece, and goalie David Woodford made 26 saves as RHS moved to 9-3-1.

The win was welcomed after the Maroons sustained their first loss of the calendar year last Saturday, 6-2 against Big North Patriot foe River Dell/Westwood.

Ridgewood began 2016 by topping Clifton, 10-3 on Jan. 2, and RD/Westwood, 8-2 on Jan. 3. After splitting the season series with the latter, the team was 5-1 in the division, good for first place over the Golden Hawks (3-1-1).

https://www.northjersey.com/sports/high-school-sports/boys-ice-hockey/maroons-back-in-bergen-tourney-1.1492244