>Gallup: Americans Express Historic Negativity Toward U.S. Government Several long-term Gallup trends at or near historical lows by Lydia Saad
PRINCETON, NJ — A record-high 81% of Americans are dissatisfied with the way the country is being governed, adding to negativity that has been building over the past 10 years
Majorities of Democrats (65%) and Republicans (92%) are dissatisfied with the nation’s governance. This perhaps reflects the shared political power arrangement in the nation’s capital, with Democrats controlling the White House and U.S. Senate, and Republicans controlling the House of Representatives. Partisans on both sides can thus find fault with government without necessarily blaming their own party.
The findings are from Gallup’s annual Governance survey, updated Sept. 8-11, 2011. The same poll shows record or near-record criticism of Congress, elected officials, government handling of domestic problems, the scope of government power, and government waste of tax dollars.
>Ridgewood was more about real community back then same size Village and actually far more kids in school than there are currently
That was always a busy intersection. Fact is quite a few years ago there was a big white dot in the middle of it.
And if you were to have looked back then, for several years you would have found ME standing in the middle of that “dot”, directing traffic and helping other kids cross. Also some other longtime Village folks did same.
That intersection was “covered” back then by the kid-staffed safety patrol.
A paid retired officer covered Van Dien further down, near what was then the main entrance to Travell, which back then you went to for K through 4. It was about 1/2 of the current BF site – the part closest to Valley.
Then for 5&6 you went around the corner to Travell Annex, no longer there, which was on the site of what’s now the field for current Travell (the Glen Ave side).
Most of the traffic there back then was not Valley traffic though. It was parents. The entire Valley plant back then was what’s now the doctor parking lot on Linwood. There was a big curved driveway in and out of Linwood.
The oldest Valley building still there now is Phillips. It was built during the time I went to Travell and BF and greatly increased the size of the hospital, but it was still very much a community facility in the real meaning (to me) of the word.
Kurth Cottage was the only part of Valley not right off Linwood. And it was… a cottage on Van Dien.
Us safety patrol folk had to show up early to help kids cross, but we did get out of school a little early too – to cover that and several other intersections.
You got a big flag, a whistle (really!) and short training by the police. And off you went to help other kids cross.
Though the Glen and Van Dien spot was about the busiest the little unit covered, this simple plan actually worked.
Ridgewood was more about real community back then, and for that matter, so was Valley.
Yet, same size Village, roughly same population.. and actually far more kids in school than there are currently.
Leaner and more focused overall, and much friendlier at same time. You got things done in a much simpler way and the offcials at Village Hall and the BOE were a lot more responsive in ways that got things resolved, not just run-arounds. They didn’t go off on turf, light, Village Hall and similar “adventures” either.
Gee, must sound like Mayberry, huh? Or perhaps, Ho Ho Kus? Yet, same size, more kids in school, and roughly 25,000 population. Less layers of administration and loads less baloney though.
That’s a Friday afternoon’s trip in the wayback machine, hope y’all enjoyed it.
I hope the Village can find some new donors for Schedler. I would guess that anyone who donated to the Maple Field project will in no way financially support a Schedler project after watching in disgust as the Village has let a million dollar gift disintegrate in such a short period of time.
I think that we need to pause and reflect before we develop another field. We need to identify our “needs” and “wants”.
We also need to look at all the resident push back on this type of development. Don’t start another fight for no reason. I doubt that people who contributed in the past will be looking to contribute again. Maybe the land should be left as open space with walking paths.
I don’t think that they will be able to raise any money for more fields. The residents are tapped out and tired of the wasteful spending on the last projects. There is no one competent enough to do a good job. Look at maple, Stevens and the stadium. Some money was raised and the village taxpayers are on the hook for most of the expenses.
>Dr. Guy Margolin presents – The Way of Wellness Workship Thu, September 29, 2011 Time: 6:45 PM Location: Ridgewood Chiropractic, 172 Franklin Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Are you looking for the path to true wellness? Nutrition Exercise Sleep Relaxation and Stress Management Positive Mental Attitude Setting and Achieving Wellness Goals
This workship will explore the different factors necessary to get you on your path to wellness!
Dr Guy Margolin’s unique philosophy of health is base on over 20 years in the health and fitness profession. He earned his doctorate in chiropractic from the distinguished Palmer Chiropractic College in 1991. Dr. Margolin believes that the strength of a community greatly depends on the health of its residents. Through Ridgewood Chiropractic’s community outreach program, area residents are educated on the healing power of the body and overall benefits of health and wellness.
Ridgewood Chiropractic 172 Franklin Ave. Suite 4A Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-857-5770 for more information guymargolin@optonline.net www.ridgewoodchiro.com
09/27/117:30PMBoard of Adjustment Public Meeting 10/05/117:30PMVillage Council Work Session 10/12/118:00PMVillage Council Public Meeting 10/13/117:00PMVillage Council Special Public Meeting – Valley Expansion 10/24/117:00PMVillage Council Special Public Meeting – Valley Expansion
>Ridgewood girls soccer team gives coach Jeff Yearing his 400th career win.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
TEANECK — Jeff Yearing did not have anything “formal” planned for the occasion, but his players did.
The Ridgewood High School girls soccer coach earned the 400th win of his career Tuesday afternoon, as RHS handled Teaneck, 8-1, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
Yearing did not tell his players about the impending milestone ahead of time, though they all knew. In turn, the Maroons did not tell their head coach about the celebration they had planned, and he was summarily surprised by an impromptu spelling bee.
Moments after exiting the handshake line, Ridgewood players were back at the bench, diving into backpacks and emerging with homemade T-shirts that featured a “400” on the front and a letter on the back. When they lined up side-by-side to take their cool-down jog across the field, the 22 girls made sure to arrange each character (including a blank space and an exclamation point) in order to spell out “Congratulations Years!
>Webcast Now Available: BOE Meets tonight Monday, September 26, 2011
The next regular meeting of the Ridgewood Board of Education will be held on Monday, September 26, 2011, starting at 7:30 p.m. The Board meets on Floor 3 of the Education Cener, 49 Cottage Place. The public is invited to attend and also to make comments at two portions of the meeting: typically at the beginning of the meeting and again around 9 p.m. Meetings are broadcast on FiOS channel 33, Optimum channel 77 and may also be viewed live via the “Live BOE Meeting” link on the RPS website.
Click here to view the agenda for the September 26, 2011 Regular Public Meeting : https://tinyurl.com/3t9df9p
>Michael Gibney of Ridgewood made ambassador for the Bike MS Ride
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 BY TERESA EDMOND STAFF WRITER SUBURBAN TRENDS
Two locals who were recently appointed ambassadors for the Bike MS Great New Jersey Country Ride are hoping to go the distance in the fight against multiple sclerosis (MS).
As ambassadors, Michael Gibney(of Ridgewood) , who works in Riverdale, and Rosemarie Collopy, who lives in Wanaque’s Haskell section, will join hundreds of area cyclists on Sept. 24 and 25 in the 24th annual Great New Jersey Country Bike Ride. The New Jersey Metro Chapter of the National MS Society organized the event.
All proceeds will support critical MS research programs and fund local programs and services for those who are impacted by the disease, including more than 13,000 people in New Jersey and more than 400,000 people nationwide.
Phil Koeghan, the Emmy Award-winning host of CBS’s “The Amazing Race,” will ride along with hundreds of area cyclists on Sept. 24.
State raise red flag over how decisions are made on regional power grid
The state is asking the operator of the regional power grid to no longer allow incumbent transmission owners to play a crucial role in determining what new electric generating stations hook up to the grid.
In a letter to PJM Interconnection, which oversees the grid serving more than 50 million people, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) suggested that the current process is “problematic.” Right now, transmission owners that have affiliates providing large amounts of electricity to the grid decide what new power plants can come online.
The issue is important to consumers in New Jersey, a state saddled with some of the highest electric bills in the nation. The problem is largely blamed on too little generating capacity, which leads to congestion on the power grid in the northern part of the state, according to agency officials. By state projections, consumers here will pay $1 billion or more this year because of congestion. (Johnson, NJ Spotlight)
Crafting an accurate system for evaluating NJ teachers
Charlotte Danielson may not be a recognizable name to the general public, but the Princeton-based consultant is the architect of a framework for observing and evaluating teachers that has been the gold standard in schools across the country.
By one count, a third of New Jersey school districts use the Danielson method in their own evaluation systems, focusing on its criteria for effective teaching. Danielson divides those criteria into 22 components across four domains: preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibility.
As the Christie administration now moves to create a statewide teacher evaluation system, the Danielson framework is one of the programs being offered to 10 pilot districts. Of course, Gov. Chris Christie is also putting a heavy emphasis on student achievement measures such as state test scores for the rest of the rating, a component not in Danielson’s system.
Last week, Danielson spoke with NJ Spotlight about the latest push for better evaluation nationwide — both strengths and pitfalls, including some worries about how New Jersey is pursuing its reforms. (Mooney, NJ Spotlight)
Molly Shannon Monday, September 26th @ 7:00pm Actress from Saturday Night Live, Molly Shannon, will sign her new book: Tilly the Trickster
Justin Tuck Tuesday, September 27th @ 4:00pm New York Giants Defensive End, Justine Tuck, will sign his new book: Home Field Advantage
Ralph Branca Tuesday, September 27th @ 7:00pm Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Fame Pitcher, Ralph Branca, will sign his new book: A Moment in Time. Books available Sept. 27th
Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change.Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable.Please call the store for details.
Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-0726
>Under the Sea : 9th Annual Mary Therese Rose Fundraising Dinner Sunday, October 23, 2011 4 pm to 8 pm Sheraton Crossroads, Mahwah
It’s an undersea Calypso party at the 9th Annual Mary Therese Rose Fundraising Dinner. Ease into the evening with the sounds of the Caribbean during the hors d’oeuvre and cocktail hour. Then enjoy dinner and featured artists, The Tropical Beat Steel Drum Band. Cool down at the end of the evening with our delicious ice cream sundae dessert bar! Kids can make their own music video and learn what is really under the sea from our guest marine biologist at the touch tank in this year’s kids’ room, open from 4:00 to 5:30 PM. Wear your best beach cabana-wear and we’ll see you on October 23rd for some cool times Under the Sea!
This year’s entertainment is an authentic Steel Drum band, and has played for the Trinidad and Tobago Division of Tourism. Accompanying the band will be Limbo and Stilt dancers to entertain and dance with the crowd. This year’s event is Beach and Cabana wear mandatory. You may also dress up as a sea creature. Little Mermaid, Saving Nemo and Sponge Bob Square Pants characters will be in attendance.
The Mary Therese Rose Fund was established to provide therapeutic care and fun to the special needs population cared for at the Kireker Center for Child Development, an outpatient facility of the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. In addition to assisting families with unreimbursed medical expenses, the fund also allows these children to enjoy the fun experienced by those in their age group. Therapeutic horseback riding, dancing, music, art, yoga are only a few of the activities offered through the fund to these children.
Each year The Mary Therese Rose Fund helps families pay for needed equipment like orthotics, braces, and standers. It also funds activities such as horseback riding that are therapeutic and brighten the lives of these special kids. It is the goal of The Mary Therese Rose Fund to help these special children reclaim some of the simple joys of childhood denied them by their disabilities.
Your tax-deductible contribution will benefit local special needs kids through the Mary Therese Rose Fund. Reserve your tickets for this special event by calling Jack Crilly at 201-394-5940 or e-mailing jackcrilly@hotmail.com, $160 per Adult $80 per Child, $1200 per Table Of 10
>Ridgewood CAN! Weekend Kicks Off Friday by Paul Aronsohn on Sep 22, 2011 • 12:00 am The Ridgewood News
By Kelly Ebbels
Ridgewood‘s Community Access Network (CAN) will host a variety of events this weekend to heighten the level of awareness of those with disabilities.
The third annual Ridgewood CAN! weekend begins Friday, Sept. 23, with a variety of in-school activities, including film showings and group discussions. At the elementary level, the schools will incorporate their Open Circle programs into special discussion groups, where a safe and open space is created for students of all abilities to express what is on their minds. Ridgewood High School (RHS) will incorporate discussion of disability awareness into its Freshmen F.O.C.U.S. program, with attention to the school’s offerings for students with different needs.
President Barack Obama will raise money in early October with a Missouri businessman whose company benefited from a $107 million federal tax credit to develop a wind power facility in his state.
Tom Carnahan, a scion of Missouri’s most prominent Democratic political family, is listed on Obama’s campaign website as a host of a $25,000-per-person fundraiser to be held in St. Louis on October 4.
Continue Reading His energy development firm, Wind Capital Group, was helped by a sizable credit authorized in the stimulus, for an energy project in northwest Missouri.
Republicans argue that it’s inappropriate for the Obama campaign to raise money from a donor who has benefited directly from the Recovery Act.
Missouri Republican Party executive director Lloyd Smith compared the situation to the Solyndra affair, in which the Obama administration reportedly rushed federal support to a green-energy firm that subsequently collapsed
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