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Ridgewood Teen Selected as Humane Education Contest Winner

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July 12,2017

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Ridgewood NJ,  The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI), theHumane Education Network (HEN) and the Palo Alto Humane Society officially announced today the winners of the 2017 A Voice for Animals contest. The annual contest provides high school students aged 14-18 with the opportunity to win monetary awards for essay, video, or photography submissions advocating against animal cruelty and for prevention of animal suffering.

“We are proud to announce the winners of the 2017 A Voice for Animals contest,” said Regina Terlau, executive assistant at AWI. “Through the contest, we aim to inspire youth to raise awareness about animals in need through a creative medium. We received a lot of phenomenal submissions from students addressing mistreatment of an animal species, prevention of an animal’s extinction, or solutions to reduce animal suffering. The chosen student submissions truly embody the mission of the contest and we congratulate the students selected.”

Ridgewood teen Myriam Burger won a first place prize in the 2017 A Voice for Animals contest for her video entry, “Save a Baby, Save a Species.” Her entry, which earned her a $650 prize, describes her school fundraiser to sponsor an elephant.

 

The winners of the 2017 A Voice for Animals contest include:

  • Myriam Burger of Ridgewood, New Jersey, who won $650 for her video, “Save a Baby, Save a Species.” Her video, which describes her school fundraiser to sponsor an elephant, earned first place in the “Video” category.

 

 

  • Lisa Wang of Toronto, Canada, who won $500 for her video, “The Buzz About Bees.” Her submission, which brought awareness to the importance of pollinators and described her involvement with pollinator conservation, earned second prize in the “Video” category.

 

  • Naomi Chongsiriwatana of Los Angeles, California, who won $450for her essay, “When the Powerful are Crushed.” Her submission, which educates readers on the mistreatment of captive elephants and exposes the truth of Thailand’s most popular tourism activity, earned her first prize in the “Essay” category.

 

  • Olivia Banks of Nottingham, Maryland, who won $350 for her essay,“Cozy Condos for Feral Felines.” Her submission, which examines feral cat population issues and “trap, neuter and release” programs, earned her first prize in the “Essay/Photography” category.

 

“Every year, we are impressed and encouraged by the commitment that young people show to animal issues through their submissions,” said Jenness Hobart, chair of the board at the Humane Education Network. “We are already looking forward to next year’s entries and continuing to foster students’ interest in showing respect and caring for animals.”

 

For more information on the A Voice for Animals contest and this year’s winners, visit https://www.hennet.org/contest.php.

 

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Kings Food Markets Will Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a Week Long Celebration

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July 11,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, Did you know 87 percent of Americans have ice cream in their freezer at any given time and vanilla is the most popular ice cream in the country? As such, Kings Food Markets is celebrating National Ice Cream Day (July 16) with buy one, get one free ice creams pints on 10 brands, to enjoy as you please.

The week-long event from July 14-July 20 is offered at most Kings locations in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut (except for the Hoboken North and South stores).

Popular brands like Haagen-Dazs, Three Twins Organic, Gelarto Gelato and A La Mode lead the charge as customers can choose different flavors of the same brand to fulfill the deal. Looking to try new, funky flavors? COOLHAUS, which is one of the brands in the deal, offers unique flavors like Campfire S’mores, Bananas Foster and Chocolate Molten Cake.

Looking for some ice cream recipes? Kings created the following treats for that sweet summer day:

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Princeton University Rated “Best College for the Money”

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July 11,2017

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Ridgewood NJ in the Best Colleges For Your Money 2017 rankings of 2,400 colleges 711 rated as the “Best Colleges For Your Money” . College is a great investment ,if you choose the right school. According to Money magazine, at $65,300, Princeton University in Princeton, NJ was rated the best value for your dollar. Interestingly enough CUNY Bernard M Baruch College came in a sold second place at about half the price and at a much lower price point with a tab of $31,400.

Find your best college with rankings that combine educational quality, affordability, and alumni success https://time.com/money/best-colleges/rankings/best-colleges/

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2017 RHS Summer New Players opens this weekend!

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July 11,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, 2017 RHS Summer New Players opens this weekend! Tickets on sale now! Come enjoy Little Shop of Horrors, Baskerville-a Sherlock Holmes Mystery and later in July, The Pajama Game!!!
Senior Citizens $5.00 discount! We would love to have you join us in the lovely air conditioned Little Theatre!!

RHS New Players Company at The Little Theatre ,simply click on the below link when shopping online. After that, you will shop at your favorite online stores and New Players makes a percentage of every purchase.

https://rhsnewplayers.com/

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Out-of-town family must pay school district $38K, state says

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Updated on July 9, 2017 at 8:14 PMPosted on July 9, 2017 at 2:37 PM

BY SARA JERDE

NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

BRIDGEWATER — A family was ordered to pay a school district more than $38,000 after it was discovered that a student was living outside of the district’s lines, the Commissioner of Education recently determined.

The parents, identified only in state documents as “M.K.,” were ordered to pay a full year’s tuition, or $38,329.20 to the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.

https://www.nj.com/somerset/index.ssf/2017/07/family_must_pay_school_district_more_than_38k_for.html#incart_river_mobile_home

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MONEY STILL MAKES BIGGEST DIFFERENCE TO KIDS’ WELLBEING IN NJ

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COLLEEN O’DEA | JULY 10, 2017

But even wealthiest counties can improve in some ways while the poorest do surprisingly well in some aspects of education, health, and safety

Advocates for Children of New Jersey’s annual Kids Count report on the state’s counties has a different look, but the same basic message: wealth makes a difference when it comes to the education, health, and safety of children.

The organization released today its 2017 profiles and rankings based on a dozen measures of child wellbeing. Rather than give each county an overall rank, ACNJ rated the counties in four areas: economics, health, safety, and education.

There is no top-ranked county this year — last year, Morris took that spot. But the three counties with the best ratings in all those areas were also the counties with the highest median incomes for families with children: Morris, Somerset, and Hunterdon. Meanwhile, Cumberland, Essex, and Camden counties had the three lowest ratings, and all have median incomes below the state average, with Cumberland’s being the lowest at about $52,600. Cumberland had been ranked last in the recent past.

https://www.njspotlight.com/stories/17/07/09/money-still-makes-big-difference-when-it-comes-to-kids-wellbeing-in-nj-advocates-report/

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Ridgewood Parks and Recreation for summer camps

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July 10,2017

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Ridgwood NJ, Join Ridgewood Parks and Recreation for summer camps that are fun, informative, creative, educational and challenging.  Find all program and registration details in the links below.

Tennis Instruction and Camps with All Pro Tennis – all ages 
PonyShare Petite Equestrian, Pony Grooming & Riding and an afternoon 1/2 Day Camp – Preschool to Teen
Multi-Sports (Elementary) with US Sports Institute
Sport Squirts (Preschool) with US Sports Institute
Arts and Crafts/Drawing with Mrs. C, Grades 2 to 8
Let’s Go Camping Abrakadoodle Style, ages 4 through 10
Skateboarding Summer Camps – Grades 1 to 6
Golf Camps with Skyhawks, Grades 1 through 6
LEGO® Core Engineering with Play-Well TEKnologies, Grades K to 6
Full STEAM ahead! with Education Explorers, Grades K to 4
Lacrosse Mini Camp with US Sports Institute, ages 5 to 7

Register online via CommunityPass if applicable – www.ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass

Don’t hesitate to contact the Recreation Office if you have any questions or if special accomodations are needed – 201-670-5560, weekdays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

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A 9-year old boy riding his bike escaped serious injury after being hit by a vehicle exiting the Kings Plaza in Ridgewood

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photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook

July 10,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, A 9-year old boy riding his bike escaped serious injury after being hit by a vehicle exiting the Kings Plaza Shopping Center located at 112 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood on Sunday evening, 07/09. Ridgewood PD issued two (2) summonses the driver involved in the incident. The youth, who complained of an ankle injury, was observed being walked to a Ridgewood EMS ambulance waiting nearby. Ridgewood FD also responded to the scene.

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Safety Tips for the Summertime Grill Master

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July 9,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood blog received these safety tips courtesy of  Ramon Hache ,Keller Williams Realty . Summer is the season for grilling. However, an average of 8,900 home fires involving grills, hibachis, or barbecues occur each year in the United States. In 2014, 16,600 patients went to emergency rooms due to injuries involving grills, and 1,600 children under age five suffered thermal burns, caused by touching a hot surface. Safety aside, grilling-related fires cause about $118 million in property damage each year.

Clearly, it’s important to keep safety in the forefront when enjoying all that your grill has to offer.

Here are a few common sense reminders on keeping your family and your home safe:

  • Keep the grill well away from your home and deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
  • Remove grease or fat buildup from the grill and in trays below the grill.
  • Never leave your grill unattended, and keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill at all times.
  • Always make sure the lid of a gas grill is open before lighting.
  • If using starter fluid for a charcoal grill, use only charcoal starter fluid, and never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquid to the fire. Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources.
  • If your charcoal grill has an electric starter, use an extension cord.
  • When finished grilling, let the coals cool completely, then dispose in a metal container.

Tips compliments of www.insurance.pa.gov and the National Fire Protection Association.

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Ridgewood Farmers Market 9am to 3pm Sunday

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Sun, June 25, 2017 – Sun, November 19, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Train Station Parking Lot, Godwin Ave & W Ridgewood Ave

Celebrating 17 years with
Farm to table, fresh and delicious produce.

Ridgewood’s Farmers’ Market
Every Sunday from 9am-3pm
westside of NJ Transit train station…

Enjoy our farmers vegetables and fruit until
Thanksgiving.

Stroll and get some fresh Mozzarella.
Homemade Jams-with flavors you cannot get any other place.
Fresh baked goods, preservative free.
Pickles on a stick for the kids and more.
Beautiful flowers for your yard.

FARM – and more – TO your TABLE…
for more details – [email protected]
201-445-2600

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Watch out For Deer Especially During Dusk and Dawn

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July 9,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, according to State Farm Insurance U.S. drivers are just as likely to have a claim involving a collision with deer, elk or moose than they were last year, according to new claims data from State Farm. The odds drivers will have a claim from hitting one of those animals is 1 out of 169, the same as it was in 2014.

In Bergen County the Deer seem to be everywhere. An estimated 1.25 million claims happened in the past year resulting from these collisions. There’s no silver bullet to keep large animals like deer, elk, and moose off highways and roads. Some drivers insist that deer whistles work, though the Information Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says no scientific evidence supports that claim.

Studies and field tests show that roadside reflectors do reduce crash frequency somewhat, but as of now there’s no foolproof method to keep animals off our roads.

What may help:

Stay alert. Pay attention to ‘deer crossing’ signs. Scan down the road and off to each side. Be especially watchful in areas near woods and water. If you see one deer, there are probably several others nearby.

Be especially vigilant during peak season. Though collisions can happen any time of year, fall is peak time for deer-car crashes because it’s both hunting and mating seasons, forcing deer to roam outside their normal territory.

Use headlights smartly. At night, use high-beams when possible to illuminate the road’s edges. If you see a deer far ahead, flick the brights on and off multiple times. Deer tend to fixate on headlights, so flashing them may cause the animal to scurry away.

Watch out at mealtime. Pay particular attention between dusk and dawn, when these animals usually venture out to eat.

Brake as necessary. If you think you have time to avoid hitting the animal, reduce speed, tap the brakes to warn drivers behind you, and sound your horn. If there’s no vehicle close behind you, brake hard.

Don’t swerve. If a collision seems inevitable, don’t veer off to avoid the animal. Your risk of injury may be greater if you do.

Maintain control of the vehicle. Report the collision to the police and your insurance company.
Always obey speed limits and wear seat belts.

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How to raise successful children according to science: Stop training them to ‘spit back facts’ like computers and focus on the six Cs instead

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Psychologists say we’re training children to ‘spit back facts’ like computers
Instead we should focus on social and relationships skills, they explain in book
Their ‘six Cs’ framework includes collaboration, communication and content
Critical thinking, creative innovation and confidence are next steps
‘What we do with little kids today will matter in 20 years,’ says co-author

By Claudia Tanner For Mailonline

PUBLISHED: 11:38 EDT, 7 July 2017 | UPDATED: 12:00 EDT, 7 July 2017

The amount of conflicting advice there is on how to bring up happy and successful children can make your head spin.

Parents often find themselves questioning how strict they should be with youngsters and how much independence they should allow them.

Now a new book by psychologists says our approach is wrong – because we’re training them to be computers, reports NPR.

Read more: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4674228/How-raise-successful-children-according-science.html#ixzz4mHoobqRz

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Tree Falls Knocking Out Phones and Power on High Street in Ridgewood

Tree Falls Knocking Out Phones and Power on High Street in Ridgewood

courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

July 9,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Neighborhood electric and communication services were disrupted when a large tree fell on High Street in Ridgewood during an early morning storm on Saturday, 07/08. Ridgewood Police and Fire department units responded. No injuries were reported and property damages appeared to have been minimal.

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As feds equivocate, Hudson tunnel cost grows to $13 billion

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By DANA RUBINSTEIN

07/06/2017 02:06 PM EDT

A plan to build a new passenger rail tunnel — and repair the existing one that’s now falling apart — will cost nearly $13 billion and could, perhaps, be completed in late 2026, according to a draft environmental impact statement released Thursday.

That $13 billion represents an increase over the original estimate of the project, which was routinely pegged by officials as somewhere in the $8 to $10 billion range.

The new estimates might be conceptual too.

https://www.politico.com/states/new-jersey/story/2017/07/06/hudson-tunnels-which-feds-have-yet-to-commit-to-will-cost-13-billion-113245

 

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RBSA softball camp

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“My kids tried RBSA softball camp for the first time and LOVED it. I highly recommend it. The counselors taught them great skills. The great thing is it was only $90 a week. You can also pay extra for private lessons for hitting, fielding and pitching.”