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RIDGEWOOD TENNIS INSTRUCTION AND SUMMER CAMPS

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TENNIS INSTRUCTION AND SUMMER CAMPS
Registration continues for the summer session of tennis instruction with All Pro Tennis which starts next week.
Youth/Adult Instruction
Mondays – June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
Wednesdays – June 27, July (no 4), 11, 18, 25, August 1 and 8
(rain make ups will be announced as needed)
PreK & K – 5 to 6 pm
Grades 1 & 2 – 5 to 6 pm
Grades 3 to 5 – 6 to 7 pm
Grades 6 and up – 7 to 8 pm
Adults – 7 to 8 pm
Summer Camps
Camps, for grades 1 and up, run Monday through Thursday (Fridays are for rain makeups).
Weeks: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6 and 13
Choose from 9 to 10:30 am or 10:30 to 12 noon.
All sessions are held at the Somerville Courts on South Pleasant Avenue, Ridgewood
$120/6 week instructional session or for each camp (non-residents $130)
Participants must possess a 2018 Tennis Membership which may be purchased online via Community Pass, www.ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass.
Registration for class sessions and camps must be made in person or by mail to The Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue. Please make checks payable to ALL PRO TENNIS. The registration form is attached for your convenience. Call the Recreation Office at 201-670-5560 with any questions or you may contact Barry Ruback, All Pro Tennis at 201-568-3946.

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Pro Arte Chorale will present two summer sings with our new and exciting music director, Bryan Zaros.

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July 23,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, Pro Arte Chorale will present two Summer Sings with our new and exciting Music Director, Bryan Zaros. Please join us as Bryan takes us on these lovely musical journeys:
– Monday, July 30th, “Choral Treasures”, a variety of masterpieces from Mozart, Schubert, Haydn, and Palestrina
– Monday, August 27th, “Mosaic Mass”, a selection of magnificent works from Durufle, Beethoven, Bach and Mozart.
Pro Arte warmly welcomes you to these two enjoyable evenings to experience and sing with Masetro Bryan Zaros and the Chorale! 7:30- 9:00 pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 155 Linwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ. $10 admission includes score rental and refreshments. No registration required. For more information visit www.proartechorale.org; or call 201-497-8400.

Mon, July 30, 2018
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 155 Linwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Cost: 10.00

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Reader says the prior council had too many commercial supporters and buddies to really know what was going on

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I seriously do not believe that our present council members are in it for the non- existent money that they have pouring in for their votes. They are actually forfeiting time that could possibly be used to earn money instead. I’m afraid I can only say that about this council as prior ones had too many commercial supporters and buddies to really know what was going on.

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Ridgewood YMCA CEO Explains Changes

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July 20, 2018

Dear Friend of the Ridgewood YMCA,

After a productive partnership spanning 70 years in their shared 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood facility, the Boards of Directors of the Ridgewood YMCA and YWCA Bergen County announce plans to restructure their joint operations.

While the Ridgewood YMCA will continue operations at 112 Oak Street, YWCA Bergen County will move its operations to a different location. The transition period will begin in August 2018 and be completed in September 2018.

The Ridgewood YMCA and YWCA Bergen County have decided this course of action to better serve our community while preserving the very important missions of our respective organizations. Our YMCA staff will be working diligently to ensure a smooth transition process is in place and we will continue to communicate updates to our members.

The Ridgewood YMCA will expand its operations at 112 Oak Street and provide the same high-quality services that all members have come to expect and enjoy in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. A future capital fundraising campaign will be explored, and with the support of the community, much needed facility upgrades and improvements will be made.

Ridgewood YMCA and Bolger Fitness Center members in good standing will continue their membership unchanged. A Frequently Asked Questions section will be featured on the Ridgewood Y’s website (www.ridgewoodymca.org) and a FAQ information sheet will be available at the Welcome Center Desk.

Denis Salamone, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, said “With improvements to the facility at 112 Oak Street and enhancements to programs, the Ridgewood YMCA will serve its members and the community better than at any other time in my 31 years as a YMCA volunteer.”

Brian Hughes, President of the Board of Directors commented, “My family and I have been members of the Ridgewood Y for 18 years. “All three of my children have been involved in the youth programs, camp and on the Breakers swim team.” “I know from personal experience what a positive impact the Y has made in our lives and I am thrilled with the restructuring of our organization and its potential for favorable changes and growth.” “I look forward to many more people of all ages being able to experience a healthy lifestyle and sense of community that the Y provides”.

Please visit Ridgewood YMCA (ridgewoodymca.org) on the web, and follow us on social media for information and updates.

Thank you.

Ernest Lamour, CEO

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Purchase 2018 – 2019 The New Jersey Wind Symphony Season Subscription Tickets

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July 22,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, The New Jersey Wind Symphony is proud to invite you to our 2018-2019 Season….”Made In America”. We will look back at the musical legacy of great American composers from our country’s history and also celebrate the contribution of American composers living today.

Programs will include a wide variety of musical styles all with the trademark NJWS sound that audiences have loved for 36 years.

The New Jersey Wind Symphony is also proud to join ensembles around the world in celebrating the Leonard Bernstein Centennial by featuring a work composed by this legend at each concert of our 2018-2019 season.

Made In America
Friday, October 12, 2018
8:00PM
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 Monroe Street
Ridgewood, NJ

Because of the Brave
Sunday, November 11, 2018
3:00PM
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 Monroe Street
Ridgewood, NJ

Ridgewood TubaChristmas III
Saturday, December 15, 2018
8:00PM
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 Monroe Street
Ridgewood, NJ

Taste of Tanglewood
Friday, February 8, 2019
8:00PM
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 Monroe Street
Ridgewood, NJ

11th Annual Side By Side
Friday, May 10, 2019
8:00PM
West Side Presbyterian Church
6 Monroe Street
Ridgewood, NJ

https://njwindsymphony.org/njws-2018-season-subscriptions/

New Jersey Wind Symphony
P.O. Box 151
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
201.493.9030

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Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Prevention

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July 22,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, When power outages occur after severe weather, using alternative sources of power can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home and poison the people and animals inside.
Every year, at least 430 people die in the U. S. from accidental CO poisoning. Approximately 50,000 people in the U.S. visit the emergency department each year due to accidental CO poisoning. There are steps you can take to help protect yourself and your household from CO poisoning.

CO is found in fumes produced by portable generators, stoves, lanterns, and gas ranges, or by burning charcoal and wood. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces. People and animals in these spaces can be poisoned and can die from breathing CO.

How to Recognize CO Poisoning
The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. People who are sleeping or who have been drinking alcohol can die from CO poisoning before ever having symptoms.

CO Poisoning Prevention Tips
Change the batteries in your CO detector every six months. If you don’t have a battery-powered or battery back-up CO detector, buy one soon.
Never leave the motor running in a vehicle parked in an enclosed or partially enclosed space, such as a garage.
Never run a generator, pressure washer, or any gasoline-powered engine inside a basement, garage, or other enclosed structure, even if the doors or windows are open. Keep vents and flues free of debris. Flying debris can block ventilation lines.
Never run a motor vehicle, generator, pressure washer, or any gasoline-powered engine less than 20 feet from an open window, door, or vent where exhaust can vent into an enclosed area.
When you use a generator, use a battery-powered or battery backup CO detector in your home too.
Never use a charcoal grill, hibachi, lantern, or portable camping stove inside a home, tent, or camper.
If it’s too hot, seek shelter with friends or at a community shelter.
If you suspect CO poisoning, call 911 or a health care professional right away.
CO poisoning is entirely preventable. You can protect yourself and your family by acting wisely in case of a power outage and learning the symptoms of CO poisoning.
For more information, please visit the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning website.

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Bergen County : preventing mosquito-borne illness

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July 22,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, from the office of the Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco ,when it comes to mosquitoes, Bergen County is biting back! Bergen County Mosquito Control works diligently throughout the year to reduce and eliminate the mosquito population through a variety of environmentally responsible best practices. But we also need your help to keep our communities safe and healthy!

I want to encourage each of you to do your part in preventing mosquito-borne illness by taking practical steps in and around your home. Please watch and share this video and visit https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/mosquito-control to download our residential Mosquito Habitat Checklist.

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Ridgewood Firefighters used a Thermal Imaging camera to find Trapped Cat

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photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook

July 22,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, Members of Ridgewood Fire Department Engine Company #35 and Rescue Company #42 responded to a single family home in the 400 block of Dorchester Road, Ridgewood on Saturday night, 07/21 to rescue a kitten who had become trapped within one of the home’s interior walls. Firefighters used a thermal imaging camera to assist in locating the feline, who was successfully rescued within 30 minutes of their arrival on scene. Ridgewood Police also responded to the incident. Property damage to the home was minimal. The somewhat traumatized kitten, Toby, was immediately wrapped in a blanket and placed in his master’s arms.

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Ridgewood’s downtown and Graydon were featured in News 12’s “On the Road” segment

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photo courtesy of Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon Hache Facebook page

July 22,2018

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Ridgewood Nj, Marcia Ringel  of The Preserve Graydon Coalition, www.PreserveGraydon.org reports in their latest eblast :

“We’re on TV! Ridgewood’s downtown and Graydon were featured in News 12’s “On the Road” segment last night.

The clip is only a few minutes long. Warning: the opening music is loud:

https://newjersey.news12.com/clip/14505162/on-the-road-ridgewoods-graydon-pool

The first reporter, on a busy Friday night downtown, says he’s on Ridgefield Avenue. Oh well. But the second one, on site at Graydon, extols our village gem, praising its location in the center of town and noting its fortunate escape from a cemented fate. Thank you, everybody–our hard work that started precisely nine years ago, in July 2009, endures. Now it’s a blip in village history, as we had hoped.

Then the reporter jumps off the high dive, calling it “immersive journalism.”

The program shows the 1936 cornerstone of the historic skating shelter, located in the lower right corner of what became the badge office. The building and the low stone walls around the swimming area and tree were created as a WPA project in the 1930s. Fires in the fireplace in the shelter warmed cold skaters.

photo courtesy of Preserve Graydon

The cornerstone of Graydon’s first official building. An ice skating rink was created on the lake, used informally for that purpose for years, in December 1927. The site was adapted for swimming in July 1931. That’s 87 years (and counting) of summer fun. “

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Summons Issued for Saturday morning collision at the intersection of Ackerman Avenue and Bellair Road in Ridgewood

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July 22.2018

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Patrol Officer Jack Knudsen issued one (1) summons to an SUV driver involved in a two (2) vehicle, Saturday morning, 07/21, collision at the intersection of Ackerman Avenue and Bellair Road, Ridgewood. Two (2) flatbed tow trucks were required to remove the smashed vehicles from the scene. Ridgewood Fire Department and Ridgewood EMS also responded to the incident. One (1) person sustained a non life threatening injury during the crash. Ridgewood Fire Department personnel attended to a minor crash related fluid spill.

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Never Forget Candidate Harwin was promoted by the Queen of overdevelopment state Senator Loretta Weinberg

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July 21,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, those residents who are concerned with the current level of over development in Ridgewood ,she remain vigilant .the village dogged a bullet during the last election no matter what the Aronsohn and Co. protors want you to think. Candidate Harwin was promoted by the Queen of overdevelopment state Senator Loretta Weinberg.

Don’t think this Village Council Election is all about high density house and forced over development ,think again ,Harwin is bragging all over the internet on her endorsement of “high density” Senator Loretta Weinberg.
Weinberg has continually promoted over development in Bergen County .
Harwin: So grateful to be endorsed by Loretta Weinberg, NJ State Senate Majority Leader and women’s leadership pioneer.
“Now, more than ever, we need to elect strong, progressive women, and it is in that spirit that I hope Alexandra Harwin gets elected to the Ridgewood Council. She’s smart. She’s thoughtful. And she would bring to Village Hall a welcome mix of energy, passion and integrity. Ridgewood is lucky to have Ali Harwin. I hope you vote for her on Tuesday, May 8.”
— Senator Loretta Weinberg — with Alexandra Harwin and Loretta Weinberg.

https://theridgewoodblog.net/weinberg-endorsement-of-harwin-key-to-high-density-development-efforts-in-ridgewood/

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Reader says People are willing to squeeze and financially suffer in order to get into a good school district

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No, I am not saying that only poor people with lots of kids will move in. Very few apartments are being allowed for low income, and that basically means an income lower than the average Ridgewood taxpayer. Many current Ridgewood residents could qualify. I am saying that, as has been noted before, many houses go on sale at Graduation time and the sale sign is posted near a Congratulations lawn sign. Many potential renters will find these apartments (at regular price) cheaper than either renting or buying in Ridgewood and the 2 bedrooms can handle at least 2 kids and the 3 bedrooms more. The various garden apartments in town have many children in them now.Though the quality of education has declined drastically since we moved in, it is still better than many other towns and Counties can offer. People are willing to squeeze and financially suffer in order to get into a good school district. The first built will have astronomical rents but the more that are built, the more the rents cannot stay that high. They will be reasonable for people with children. The high school is seeing the last of the lower birth rate children. Our lower grades are seeing a larger amount of children currently. Just drive around town and notice all the baby toys and strollers!

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Reader says we voted for least objectionable candidates – not all were necessarily “good” candidates

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Face it James – we voted for least objectionable candidates – not all were necessarily “good” candidates.
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2016 – Voight and Hache were better than Willett, Weitz and Brooks and I voted for Voight and Hache, because they were the least offensive of the five – not because they were good.
Let me restate that… the candidate list was SO BAD that Voight got my vote.
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2018 – Knudsen was better than Harwin and Willett and I voted for Knudsen. She is a nice person, but is not strong enough (or maybe doesn’t have the desire) to oppose the garage or fight low income housing (like Wyckoff is doing) – again least objetionable vote.
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Sedon and Walsh are the best of the bunch.

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Ridgewood YMCA and YWCA Bergen County Announce Plans to Restructure Their Shared Operations

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July 21,2018

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Ridgewood NJ,After a productive partnership spanning 70 years in their shared 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood facility, the Boards of Directors of the Ridgewood YMCA and YWCA Bergen County announce plans to restructure their joint operations.

While the Ridgewood YMCA will continue operations at 112 Oak Street, YWCA Bergen County will move its operations and services to a new, centrally located Bergen County headquarters with satellite programs in communities served. The transition period will begin in August 2018 and be completed in September 2018.

“The Ridgewood YMCA and YWCA Bergen County have decided this course of action to better serve our community while preserving the very important missions of our respective organizations,” said Ernest Lamour, CEO of the Ridgewood YMCA.

“We support the Ridgewood YMCA’s essential work as they do ours, and have mutually agreed to end our longstanding partnership so we can deepen and strengthen our commitments to our complementary but distinct missions,” said Helen Archontou, CEO of YWCA Bergen County. “We believe this thoughtful decision will help ensure that both organizations remain sustainable and relevant to the people we serve well into the future.”
The Ridgewood YMCA will expand its operations at 112 Oak Street and provide the same high-quality services that all members have come to expect and enjoy in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. A future capital fundraising campaign will be explored, and with the support of the community, much needed facility upgrades and improvements will be made.

YWCA Bergen County will expand and enrich its core programs and services, including empowering women and girls with the tools they need to learn and grow, advocating for the equality of all people, supporting families with excellent child care and camps, enhancing the well-being of people of all ages and abilities, raising awareness to prevent sexual violence, and helping survivors heal.
Ridgewood YMCA and BFC members in good standing will continue their membership unchanged. YWCA Bergen County members will receive information specific to their memberships, and can contact [email protected] for assistance.

Visit Ridgewood YMCA (ridgewoodymca.org) and YWCA Bergen County (ywcabergencounty.org) on the web, and follow them on social media for information and updates.

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The Ridgewood Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the rider of a motorcycle that was last seen riding in the Saddle River County Park

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July 21,2018

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the rider of a motorcycle that was last seen riding in the Saddle River County Park.
Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance for any information that may lead to the identity of the rider.

In the past a Ridgewood Police Officer observed a motocross type motorcycle travelling at excessive speed on the Dunhum Trail and PSE&G Right-Away in the area of Spring Avenue and Grove Street. We ask you to Call 9-1-1 if you see any dangerous driving practices that could cause personal injury or loss of life. When contacting police, try to note the vehicle’s location, direction of travel, make, model, license plate number and driver’s description.
Racing is dangerous, unlawful and puts innocent people at risk of injury or death.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ridgewood Police Detective Bureau at 201-251-4536 or Detective Steven Shortway at 201-670-5500 Extension 423.