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Letters to the Editor Greetings from Senior Horizons: Thank you for delivering the back issues. As soon as I received then, I read each from front to back. I especially enjoyed the news about Tom Hawrylko’s trip to Ukraine and the win by the democracy candidate. Also, after 55 years of marriage and living in the same home, I recently moved to the Senior Horizons on Clifton Ave. This place is really beautiful and the rent is very reasonable. But I almost don’t know I’m in Clifton because it is so country-like! Mildred Peto Clifton

Was that with seeds or without? We love every edition but this past month my husband Rudy and I enjoyed seeing Helen and Bill Kenny featured in your Forever Love section. Rudy and I worked in Kohout’s Bakery all through high school. It was where we first met and where we held hands behind the rye bread rack—all eight of our grandkids love that story! Working at the bakery with writer Fran Hopkins’ mom, and the rest of her family—Helen, Emily, Frank and of course her Grandmother—was great. They taught us a lot, not the least of which was the importance of family. I often helped out with the children... feeding them, reading stories...perhaps Fran was one of those that I read to... and that makes reading the article even more enjoyable. Maryann Forster Leesburg, Florida

Thank you for remembering me in the February article about Ray ‘Ditch’ Malavasi. Many of my CHS friends called to say, Jim, I was there when it happened. Thanks for often including my family in your great magazine. Jim Haraka Clifton

The new Allwood Roundabout is an improvement. Cars making right turns are now able to avoid going through the center of the circle. This speeds up traffic flow and cut downs on accidents. However, it’s the signs that are confusing. For ‘straight ahead’, they use a squigley arrow that tells you that you will initially go straight for a little bit and then you will turn right slightly and then you will turn left, then around a circle. When you see these squigley lines for the first time, you don’t have a clue which way to go. Another big problem: all the extremely distracting pedestrian crossing signs in day-glow yellow. They should have positioned then at least 100 yards prior to the roundabout, on each of the roads leading in. Pedestrians risk their lives trying to cross directly through the roundabout. John Pankowicz Clifton

Corrections: In last month’s issue we misspelled the name of CHS junior wrestler Corey Bleaken. Also, the correct phone number for City Councilman Donald R. Kowal is 973-246-5202.

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What is it with former tire stores on Main Avenue? This old Goodyear Tire building (and former car dealership) pictured above, is located across from Main Memorial Park. It has become the latest eyesore in Downtown Clifton. Large sections of the sidewalk around the property are missing, filled in with gravel. Graffiti is painted on every side of the building. Found throughout the vacant lot are old tires, debris, broken windows and dirt. This neglect is not something that has happened overnight. This building has been vacant since 2000, when Goodyear closed the retail location. The property is owned or managed by a Washington, D.C. based law firm which has a long term lease with Goodyear and, it seems, no motivation to be a good neighbor. Here’s the question of the month: if this was your home or business, wouldn’t the city be all over your case? When will the city step in and fine the owners? 16,000 MAGAZINES are distributed to hundreds of Clifton Merchants the first Friday of Every Month. SUBSCRIBE: PAGE 5 $15/year in Clifton $25/year out of town CALL 973-253-4400 entire contents copyright 2005 © tomahawk promotions

Councilman Frank Gaccione, Recreation Supervisor Debbie Oliver and a consultant being paid about $8,000 toured Bellin’s Pool with owner George Bellin on Feb. 24. The goal is to determine what it would cost the city to run a municipal pool/recreation center if it were to purchase the two acre property on Main Avenue near Passaic. The consultant could not see much and will conduct a closer evaluation once the snow melts. Asked if any other sites for a city pool, such as the Athenia Steel property, are being considered, Gaccione said, “We’re just evaluating that pool. Athenia Steel has been promised for so many uses that I don’t believe there would be room for a municipal pool there.” Founded in 1933 as Renschler’s Pool, the Bellin family has been associated with the pool since 1942 and purchased it in 1965. George, his wife Diane and their son Chris will open the pool for the season on Memorial Day.

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Walk... ebbie Oliver will walk by herself if she has to. But the Supervisor of the Clifton Recreation Department hopes that, just like Forrest Gump in the movie of the same name, others will be inspired to join her along the way. Oliver’s earnestness about her cause is unmistakable as she talks about her plan to get citizens of Clifton walking again. “Nobody walks anywhere anymore,” Oliver lamented. “People lead sedentary lifestyles and the amount of food on our plates is excessive. Twenty-five years ago, we burned many more calories than we do today. “Statistics show that the state of New Jersey residents’ health is getting worse,” she continued. “With the obesity rate rising in kids, more and more kids are being diagnosed with type II diabetes – a kind of diabetes that used to occur primarily in older people,” Oliver said. To reflect Oliver’s and the Recreation Department’s concern for residents’ health, the Department created the following theme for 2005: Recreation...for the health of it. “We intend to implement programs throughout the year that go along with our motto,” Oliver said. “We want to provide opportunities for people to get healthy.” Two new components of a ‘Citywide Health and Fitness Initiative’ are to get Cliftonites walking and to shut off their TVs.

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By Fran Hopkins

...for the health of it!

“Statistics show that the state of New Jersey residents’ health is getting worse.” –Supervisor of Clifton Recreation Debbie Oliver

Thursdays @ 5:30 On March 24 at 5:30 pm, walkers are invited to meet Oliver in front of City Hall to launch the program. “We’re leaving at 5:45,” she said. ‘We’ is Oliver, other Rec Department staff and hopefully a growing number of Cliftonites. “We’re going to go for a walk, maybe two miles back and forth,” she said. “We want people to join us. “We’ll walk every Thursday weather permitting, at the same time, from the same location.” she said. “We don’t care if it’s two people, or 10 people, or 20 people, we’ll be walking on Thursdays.” There is no fee—just show up, stretch and walk. Oliver intends to give people cards so they can track how much walking they’ve done. She encourages the use of pedometers to measure progress. “My faith is in the people of Clifton,” Oliver said, “I know they’re going to come.”

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Did you know that there’s something simple you can do to lower your risk factors, and at the same time give your body an energy boost? That simple something is walking and all you need is a comfortable pair of sneakers to get started. The positive effects of walking and other aerobic activities can prevent many diseases, as well as reduce stress, and help eliminate common aches and pains, in people of all stages of life. In addition, walking signals your brain to release endorphins, the feel-good chemical our body produces naturally. Endorphins explain the so-called ‘runner’s high’ that many people experience after doing an aerobic activity. The more you walk or exercise, the more calories are burned and the fewer calories are stored as fat. So now that you know all the good things walking can offer, how do you get started? First, check with your doctor. Once you get the green light, set a regular time and date—perhaps join a group of friends at City Hall, 900 Clifton Ave., on Thursday evenings at 5:30—and get moving. To give your heart a good workout, walk at least 20 minutes a day, three times a week and you can lower your risk of heart disease, burn calories and help avoid obesity. For info, call 973-470-5958.

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As we pass through this life, statistics show the average person will walk about 114,000 miles, said Dr. Jeffrey Miller, D.P.M., of Affiliated Foot & Ankle Specialists of Clifton, located on Route 46. Considering that kind of mileage, when your feet hurt, you can hurt all over. “When you have a pain, your body compensates by walking differently. This often results in new pains and injuries,” said Miller, who is board certified in foot and ankle surgery. Among the most common complaints heard by any physician, said Miller, is a heel pain that increases with the first step in the morning and then decreases as the day goes on. Called a heel spur, this is caused by a foot that flattens excessively due to a torn, inflamed and calcified tendon, which runs from the heel to the toe. Treatment typically includes taping to prevent further tears, cortisone injections and a properly fitted orthotic. Another approach Miller is utilizing is shockwave therapy—high energy shock waves emitted from a device which reduce inflammation and stimulate healing. “This technology was derived from treatment used to disintegrate kidney stones,” Miller explained. A podiatrist can also diagnose and treat infections, ingrown nails, hammer toes, bunions, warts and callouses and provide preventive care for people with diabetes, poor circulation and loss of feeling. Diabetes is a systemic condition that affects many organs and systems in the body. One of the first places where the effects of diabetes are seen is in the feet. Podiatrists are trained to examine for abnormalities of the lower extremity and can diagnose vascular disease, and numbness, burning, tingling, pain in the lower extremities. Diabetes can cause both of these disorders and by seeing a podiatrist, the feet, which are most affected by diabetes, can be cared for on a regular basis. Miller said often a small problem can be diagnosed and treated at an early stage to help prevent the condition from progressing.

No TV Tonight Another way Oliver hopes to tear families away from their couches and TVs is her planned ‘No TV Tonight’ program. “A family will have to come in and register for this,” she said. “They’ll have to pledge that the family will turn their TVs off for a certain time period. Instead of zoning out in front of the TV, munching snacks, they have to doing something else together,” Oliver said. That ‘something else’ could be anything that involves “learning to be active and productive with that time,” Oliver said. She suggested a trip to the library for books and some reading (‘good for your emotional health,’ she said) or something more active. From evening strolls in nearby parks or up on Garret Mountain, to registering for one of the many courses offered through the Recreation Department, Oliver said “get out and get active.” “My hope is that people will start planning for this time and make a family decision to live a healthier lifestyle,” Oliver said. “They’ll make a commitment by registering and they can help each other stick to with it.” For more information, call Debbie Oliver at 973-470-5958.

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tress not only makes us feel unhappy and tense; it is downright unhealthy. Chronic stress can lower our immune system making us vulnerable to illness. Unmanaged stress can contribute to cardiovascular disease. It can raise cholesterol and cause arterial inflammation, which can lead to blockages, heart attacks and strokes. A certain amount of stress in our lives is unavoidable. But all too often, we feel the pressure mounting. Responsibilities pile up. We don’t sleep as much as we should. We grab meals on the go. We end up stressing our bodies, which makes us less resilient to other stresses we may face.

There are a number of quick fixes that can have an immediate effect on our mental well being. Take a walk. Read a book. Listen to music. Practice Yoga. Soak in a tub. Pray or meditate. Practice deep breathing. Get out and socialize. Laugh. But by practicing the following stress-busters on a regular basis, even when we’re not feeling so tense, we will be better able to endure the unavoidable stresses with less of the negative side effects. • Exercise regularly. Aerobic activities are one of the best ways to manage and minimize stress. Walking briskly; jogging; swimming; cycling – any activity that gets your heart pumping spends stress hormones. It will also

improve cardiovascular health, improve sleep, and increase energy. • Eat well. A healthy, balanced diet is necessary for our physical and mental well being. Poor nutrition stresses all of our body’s systems. Don’t skip meals. Eat nutrient dense foods. Avoid simple sugars. Avoid excessive consumption of caffeine and alcohol. • Get enough sleep. Not only is it more difficult to deal with stress when fatigued, but sleep deprivation also weakens immune system functioning.

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By Fran Hopkins ith her charming German accent, Agathe Marten, a professional swimming official, praised the indoor swimming pool at the Boys & Girls Club’s Martini Foundation Aquatic Center, located at 822 Clifton Ave. “I see many pools in my work and this is one of the nicest pools you can imagine,” Marten said. “It’s immaculate – one of the cleanest I’ve ever seen. It’s beautifully kept.” Marten, a Valley Rd. resident, came to the United States in 1962 from Germany and said that she’s been swimming for exercise for more than 30 years. “Swimming is the most gentle of exercises, so I do it,” she said. “I developed arthritis so (swimming) keeps me nimble.” A senior citizen, Marten said that her arthritis has not deteriorated in 15 years, which she attributes to “keeping in shape.” Marten has been swimming nearly every day at the Boys and Girls Club for three years. “When I don’t exercise, it makes me crazy.

I go bananas,” the retired financial analyst said. “I need to get rid of all that pent-up energy.” Often joining Marten for morning swims is Louise Schaefer, a 67year-old Lakeview resident and former dancer. “I’ve been a swimmer most of my adult life,” Schaefer said. “I started going to the Boys & Girls Club last Fall. It has a beautiful pool, so well-maintained.” Schaefer believes that a combination of swimming at least four days a week and chiropractic care has helped her avoid surgery for

“An orthopedist told me a few years ago that I had two choices: surgery or Celebrex. I chose swimming and chiropractic.” –Frequent swimmer Louise Schaefer

torn cartilage in her right knee. “An orthopedist told me a few years ago that I had two choices: surgery or Celebrex. I chose swimming and chiropractic.” “Swimming is a gentle form of exercise,” said the retired executive secretary. “I’ve always been active. ‘If you don’t use it you’re going to lose it.’ But you must also take into consideration your abilities and how far you can push yourself. You don’t want to do more damage,” Schaefer explained. “You have to keep moving or else you’ll stiffen up and your muscles will atrophy,” Schaefer said. “You’ll become like a rusty hinge.” Another morning swim fan is Ray Kunz, a businessman who’s involved with the Styertowne

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Shopping Center. Although he’s not a Clifton resident, Kunz is a member and makes it a habit to swim twice a week at the pool. “I started going there in February, 2004,” Kunz said. “Swimming is just great exercise. The pool is nice and convenient.” It’s also just one component of Kunz’s active lifestyle; the 56-year-old also runs and plays tennis. Hilda Zdanewicz, 77, took a water exercise program at the Boys & Girls Club last year and is eagerly looking forward to the session that begins this month. “I’m not a swimmer. I’m fearful of the water. But I enjoy every bit of the program. I feel terrific after doing the exercises,” said Zdanewicz. Despite arthritic aches and pains, Zdanewicz is a competitive bowler and enjoys driving across the United States.

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Water Exercise Programs If you’d enjoy the pool but aren’t particularly interested in swimming, the Center also offers water exercise programs for adults and seniors. An ‘Adult/Senior Aqua Aerobics’ class starts March 14 and will run twice a week for 10 sessions through May 26. You can take the class, which is open to 15 participants, for only $25, which includes a free adult membership for a year. A new class that’s being presented by The Arthritis Foundation New Jersey Chapter and the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton, in cooperation with the North Jersey Regional Arthritis Center (NJRAC), is the Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program (AFAP), formerly called the Water Exercise Therapy (WET) Program. “This is a recreational water exercise program designed for people with arthritis or related conditions,” said Kathleen Hodapp, RN, MSN, Program Coordinator for the NJRAC. Water exercise is especially good for people with arthritis, because it allows exercise without putting excess strain on joints and muscles,” Hodapp said. 1176

The Martini Foundation Aquatic Center, so named because of major funding from the Martini Foundation, opened in Sept. 1999, said Dolores Colucci Healey, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton. “It’s 96 feet long, with a moveable bulkhead so that the pool can be divided in half between the shallow end and the deep end,” she said. “It’s a multi-use pool for the whole community.” Healey said that the Center offers swimming lessons for children and adults. There are classes for “Mom &

Tot,” preschool, youth and adult swimmers, as well as life guard training and water safety instruction. The pool is home to the Clifton High School swim team and is used by other area high schools as well, Healey said. There are also USA Swimming competitive swim teams for kids and a summer swim camp.

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In 45-minute sessions on Mondays and Fridays from March 14 through May 27, participants will warm up, do joint range of motion activities for flexibility and strength, and then cool down. “You don’t have to know how to swim; you don’t even have to get your hair wet,” Hodapp said. “Many participants wear comfortable shorts and a t-shirt rather than swimsuits.” Registrants for this program, which is limited to 15 participants, must have permission from their doctors. Activities will be led by a certified instructor from the NJRAC and the Arthritis Foundation. Cost for the program is only $25 and includes a free oneyear adult membership. Normally, a Club membership is required before you can join a class, for which a separate fee is charged. But these two classes come with a free one-year adult membership because of “the generous contribution of a benefactor,” according to the Boys & Girls Club flyer.

A Common Affliction Many people with arthritis take up swimming or water exercises because these activities don’t create excess strain on the joints. Arthritis – actually a group of more than 100

“You don’t have to know how to swim; you don’t even have to get your hair wet.” –Kathleen Hodapp of the Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program

medical conditions—afflicts 66 million people in the United States—nearly one out of every three adults—according to the Arthritis Foundation’s website (www.arthritis.org). In addition, 300,000 children suffer from arthritis. These numbers make arthritis one of the most prevalent chronic health problems; it’s the leading cause of disability in Americans over age 15. Treatment for arthritis may include medication, weight management, exercise, use of heat or cold, and methods to protect your joints from further damage.

volleyball, kickball, wiffleball, soccer, gymnastics, relays, dance and other special events. •Teen Center—a place for teenagers to gather, with activities that include sports, dances, field trips and leadership development. For more information about the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton’s activities, programs, and memberships for children and adults, call 973-773-2697 or visit their website at www.bgcclifton.org.

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The Specialty of Geriatric Medicine s life expectancy increases and the number of people over age 65 continues to grow, the unique needs of this population are increasingly being met by physicians who specialize in geriatric medicine. Geriatrics is a branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and aging people. Geriatricians are generally primary care physicians who are board-certified in either Family Practice or Internal Medicine and who have completed the additional training necessary for certification in the subspecialty of geriatric medicine. These specialists evaluate the older person’s medical history and current health as well as the effects of past illnesses. They are particularly attuned to “geriatric syndromes” – common health issues of the frail elderly, including incontinence, frequent falls, memory problems, and the side effects of multiple medications. In Clifton, Drs. Michael P. Lewko, Cheng-An Mao and Gamil Makar of Senior Health Partners on

Broad St. serve the senior population exclusively. ’Aging wellness,’ Dr. Lewko said, is Senior Health Partners’goal for their patients. “Aging wellness is more than just physical wellbeing,” he explained. “It means functioning at maximum capacity. It’s an attitude, a mindset.” Some of the doctors’ services tailored specifically to the health needs of older people include: • Arthritis/pain management. Dr. Lewko specializes in managing patient pain caused by arthritis, osteoporosis and other conditions. Dr. Mao offers treatment of pain through acupuncture. • Geriatric assessment. A geriatric assessment is a multidimensional process that assesses functional ability, physical health, cognitive and mental health, and the patient’s living environment. • Frailty management. As people live longer, we begin to suffer from chronic medical conditions that need attention. When the time comes for end of life care, the focus is on the comfort of the patient.

In general, it can be helpful to consult a geriatrician when: • The person’s conditions cause considerable disability and frailty. These patients tend to be over age 75 and coping with multiple diseases, including cognitive impairment. • The responsibilities of caregiving or concerns for the person’s safety and ability to care for him- or herself are significant issues for family members.

Senior Housing Options At some point, many older residents decide to make a move to housing designed especially for them. There are retirement communities for active seniors and assisted living facilities for those who need some help with daily activities. For those whose conditions necessitate round-the-clock medical care, many local skilled nursing facilities can meet their needs. There are also comprehensive facilities that combine all three of these living options. One such facility is the Fritz Reuter Lifecare Retirement Community in North

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Virginia Thomas Nicholls is a Centenarian Great genes seem to be the secret to Virginia Thomas Nicholls’ longevity. The Allwood resident, celebrating her 100th birthday on March 11, won’t be the first centenarian in her family. “My older sister lived to be 101,” Nicholls said. Even their father saw his 95th birthday. “I eat anything I want,” Nicholls said. “I’m very healthy but I have trouble walking.” She never misses her checkups and had a regular exercise routine until her legs began to bother her recently. Widowed after a long marriage, Nicholls is the mother of two sons (one died in 2003), grandmother of four and great-grandmother of five. She was a hospital volunteer and worked at Main Memorial Library. Books, in fact, keep Nicholls’ mind active. “I like very good mysteries,” she said. It may be that a balanced life is the key to length of years (with the help of genetic good fortune).

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Wellness not Sickness

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avid Moore, D.C., is a lifelong Clifton resident and a member of the CHS Class of ’89, is the proprietor of the Chiropractic Health Center on Crooks Ave. “Motion is life,” Moore said. “My goal is to get people well and then to get them active.” Moore had considered going to medical school, but decided that “I wanted to be the top doctor of wellness, not sickness.” He spent an extra year in chiropractic college to learn sports chiropractic and is a certified strength and conditioning coach. We asked Moore to explain how the health of the spine affects the health of the rest of the body from the chiropractic perspective.

“Motion is life. My goal is to get people well and then to get them active.” –Chiropractor Dr. David Moore

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“In the spine, when you have a subluxation, that means that a vertebra is out of place, which causes interference with the nervous system,” Moore said. “The nervous system is responsible for the proper functioning of everything else in the body. Chiropractic removes the interference. It puts everything back into place so that your body can do what it’s supposed to do.” “Life – the force of gravity – pulls the spine out of alignment,” Moore explained. “How you sit, how you stand, how you sleep, all affect your spine. The body does not stay the same. So getting an adjustment once in awhile is like getting a tune-up for your car.” Moore acknowledges that many are skeptical about chiropractic. “People come as a last resort,” he said. “They’ve tried everything else and they’re still in pain.” He stressed that if a patient comes to him with a condition that’s best treated elsewhere, he will refer that person to the appropriate specialist. “If I can’t help them, then I’ll send them to the best doctors,” Moore said.

“If you eat the right food, exercise, and get enough rest, the body will do a good job. We call this ‘the intelligence of the body.’” –Chiropractor Dr. Suzi Schulman

He works with each patient to improve his or her mechanics, stability and flexibility – things that will help a person to remain both pain-free and active. One way Moore keeps his patients moving is by meeting with them as a group at the Elmwood Park Athletic Club. Moore likes to use the ‘stability ball’ or ‘physioball’ to teach people how to stretch and increase their flexibility and even how to sit properly. He spends three days a week at the Elmwood Park location and, in addition to stability ball classes, runs aerobics and Pilates sessions. Moore is teaching his patients ‘to have a healthy, happy life.’ “I offer lifestyle suggestions. We talk about how to eat properly, smoking, alcohol, how to de-stress, how to prevent heart disease, “ he said. “My practice is wellnessbased. “I love what I do. “I want to do anything I can to get people active and moving around.”

e care for your health naturally,” said Suzi Schulman, D.C., who with her brother, Jeffrey Schulman, D.C., operates Clifton Chiropractic & Physical Therapy on the corner of Edison St. and Valley Rd. “The body has the ability to heal itself.” “People are shifting to alternative therapies today because they’re getting frustrated with traditional medicine,” Schulman believes. As an example she mentioned the recent withdrawal of certain arthritis medications from the market because of safety concerns.

“Chiropractic is safer than driving a car or taking an aspirin,” said Schulman, who noted chiropractic students also receive broad medical training in key areas, including neurology, radiology, and orthopedics.

As a result, “we teach patients how to care for themselves,” Schulman said. “If you eat the right food, exercise, and get enough rest, the body will do a good job. We call this ‘the intelligence of the body.’” The Schulmans also work to create a relaxing atmosphere. “It’s the mind-body connection,” Schulman said. “People are paying attention to stress management. After they’ve had an adjustment here, they walk out feeling like a new person.”

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e see kids because the birth process is traumatic,” said Lou Schimmel, D.C., of The Chiropractic Center at Styertowne on Allwood Rd. “Perhaps half our practice is kids.” Schimmel’s partners at the Center

are his wife, Jacqueline Paz, D.C., and brother-in-law, Joseph Paz, D.C. Schimmel said that a subluxation of the bones of the neck, in which one or more bones is out of position and creates pressure on or irritates nerves, may be present from birth,

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simply as a result of being born. “The vertebrae are easily pulled out of alignment,” he said. A chiropractic adjustment on an infant is “very gentle,” Schimmel said. “We use fingers to wiggle that top bone of the neck. It can prevent problems before they start.” What sorts of problems? “The brain stem extends into the top portion of the spine,” Schimmel explained. “It controls breathing. If there’s pressure on nerves there, it can affect the respiratory system.” Nerves that supply the ear canals and sinuses also come from the upper part of the spine, Schimmel said, a problem area for many. Many of Schimmel’s youthful patients are children with respiratory difficulties—ear infections, allergies, colds, or asthma. By removing nerve interference, he said, “the body gets a chance to heal itself.” The Center’s walls are full of testimonials from grateful patients – both adults and children – who’ve been helped by chiropractic. “We have doctors, oral surgeons, nurses who bring their kids to us. They understand what we do,” Schimmel said.

Changing Role of today’s By Fran Hopkins hen your baby runs a fever in the middle of the night, you call her. You ask her what to do when your middle schooler frets about her weight. Your teen is caught smoking cigarettes – or worse – and you call her for advice. No, we’re not talking about your mom. We’re talking about your children’s pediatrician. Joanne Aranoff, M.D. of Tenafly Pediatrics, which has an office on Broad St. in Clifton, said she believes that pediatricians must be partners with parents. “The child is our number one priority,” Aranoff said, “but we give the family health guidance and reassurance as well. We help families when they’re well and when they’re sick.” Aranoff, shown at right, a 2001 grad of Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, is married and the mother of a three-yearold girl. “I can’t imagine how anyone can be a pediatrician without being a parent,” she said. “As a parent myself, I know what parents are going through.” A pediatrician is as much an educator as a doctor. “When you become a parent for the first time, it’s basically on-the-job training,” Aranoff said. “Pediatricians answer parents’ questions about feeding issues, for example; what’s normal, what to expect. Something like breastfeeding – a lot of parents don’t know how hard it can be.”

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Even if you’re not a new parent, “every kid is different,” Aranoff said. “Sometimes what worked with one child doesn’t work with another.” As her patients grow, Aranoff encourages parents to call with any questions. “I tell them that the only stupid question is the one you don’t ask,” Aranoff said. And call they do, with questions about such diverse issues as developmental milestones, the effects of divorce on children, or the impact on the first child of a sibling’s arrival. “When it comes to your own child, you’re so caught up in them, and appropriately so,” Aranoff said.

Once children hit their teenage years, pediatricians become counselors too, talking with their maturing patients privately about any health-related questions or concerns they may have. “I get asked a slew of questions,” she said. “Sometimes kids will share information with me that they may not share with their parents. I talk to teenagers about protecting themselves, whether it’s from drinking and driving, or smoking, or unsafe sex. A pediatrician has to be comfortable with kids from babies to young adults,” Aranoff said, explaining that it is a growing and evolving role for the physician as well as the parents. Clifton Merchant • March 2005

Generic vs Brand Name

By Joe Hawrylko

eneric does not mean inferior when it comes to pharmaceutical drugs. Just ask Tony Cioce of Valley Pharmacy. “Generic drugs are just as effective as brand name drugs,” said Cioce, a registered pharmacist and coowner of Valley Pharmacy located in the Bobink shopping center on Valley Rd. “Many people are not even aware of what they could be saving.” According to the US Congressional Budget Office, the use of generic drugs saves American consumers an estimated $8 billion to $10 billion at retail pharmacies. Billions more are saved when hospitals use generics. “Many consumers have a misconception of generic drugs; they believe they are inferior,” added Cioce. Many look at generic drugs to be much like buying a generic brand of food; do you want quality or do you want to sacrifice quality to save a few dollars?

“Many consumers have a misconception of generic drugs, they believe they are inferior.” –Tony Cioce of Valley Pharmacy

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While generic drugs may be cheaper then brand name drugs, this is hardly the case. The US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) requires that all drugs be safe and effective. Since generics use the same active ingredients and are shown to work the same way in the body, they have the same risks and benefits as their brand-name counterparts. Common drugs such as Vasotec, which are used to treat blood pressure, is identical chemically to the much cheaper Enalapril, a generic drug. The FDA requires that the generic brands have the same quality, strength, purity and stability as their brand-name counterparts. This means that the generic drug will have the same effect in the same amount of time as the brand-name counterpart. The difference between the two often lies in the coloring, flavoring or other inactive ingredients.

Why are generic drugs cheaper? The major difference between generic drugs and brand-name drugs is the research required for the innovator to develop a new drug. Between research, testing and marketing, an average drug company will spend near $500 million to bring a new drug to market.

Independent Pharmacies or the Chain Stores? Chain stores such as Rite-Aid or Walgreens may seem to outnumber the old ‘corner drug stores’ these days, but Walter Voinov, co-owner of Colonial Pharmacy on Clifton Ave., thinks consumers would be hard pressed to find better service than from owner-operated independent pharmacies. “We offer many services that chain pharmacies do not,” stated Voinov. “We are able to deliver prescriptions and other goods to those who cannot leave the home. We also have a 24/7 emergency line.” He said owners of Clifton’s independent pharmacies—Colonial, Van Houten Pharmacy, Damiano Pharmacy in Botany, Middle Village Pharmacy, Valley Pharmacy and The Medicine Shoppe— offer something not typically found in a big chain store. “What you’ll find in an independent pharmacy is good service and dedicated people,” stated Voinov, pictured at left with his partner and fellow pharmacist Walter Diduch. They are also co-owners of Van Houten Pharmacy in Athenia. “That’s not to say chain stores don’t have quality people,” Voinov continued, “They often do. But it seems like it is often a revolving door there. “At independent pharmacies, you’ll find owners behind the counter and employees that have been with us for decades. They know our customers and have worked with them for years. There is a lot of personal care and history that goes into every prescription that’s filled here.” Beyond personal service, Voinov said owners of many independent pharmacies also belong to cooperative buying groups to keep prices competitive.

“The FDA requires that all new drugs meet the same requirements wheather generic or brand name.” –Howard Bleznick of The Medicine Shoppe

To protect the developers, new drugs are placed under patent protection for up to 20 years, which gives the parent company full rights to selling, marketing and development of the drug. As patents near expiration, manufacturers can apply to the FDA to market a generic version of the drug. “Competition is what keeps the costs down,” said Howard Bleznick of The Medicine Shoppe, located on Van Houten Ave. Since the drug has already been developed and marketed, the developmental costs are cut out and the product is sold with substantial discounts. “Insurance agencies are now pushing incentives such as cheaper co-pays for using generic drugs,” added Bleznick. “The lower prices are good for the consumer and good for the insurance agency.”

How safe are generic drugs? “All generic drugs are just as safe as brand name drugs,” reassured Bleznick. “The FDA requires that all new drugs meet the same requirements whether generic or brand name.” The FDA requires that all generic drugs pass inspection. The drug must contain the same active ingredients as the original drug as well as having the same quality, strength, purity and stability. This means that the only real differences between the generic drug and the brand name drug is the coloring, flavoring or other inactive ingredients.

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Communication is the Key One of the most important things to do when dealing with any type of medication or prescription is to communicate.“Ask if you have any questions about something you don’t understand,” suggested Walter Voinov, co-owner of Colonial Pharmacy, located on Clifton Ave. Never take any drug without knowing what it does, what the reaction may be and if it can be used with other drugs, either prescribed or over the counter. It is also best to fill prescriptions at the same pharmacy, as using more then one drug store can lead to mix ups by the pharmacists or the consumer. “Your pharmacy will keep a record of what medications you are on and will alert your doctor if there is a potentially dangerous interaction,” said Voinov. “We are like another set of eyes. But by frequenting more then one pharmacy regularly, you run the risk of purchasing two drugs that may have a harmful reaction, something that would not go unnoticed if both were purchased at the same pharmacy.” Pharmacists at Colonial often talk with a doctor to discuss or give updates on patients, prescriptions and make recommendations on drugs. Normally, a pharmacist will try to find the least expensive drug, but it is always wise to ask if there are alternatives available. It is also very important to keep accurate records of receipts, medications you are on or have recently used. That information should be shared with the pharmacist and physician. “Always inform your pharmacist of your current medications before you take anything,” stated Voinov.

With the potential to lose millions of dollars to a generic company’s product, many brand name companies have purchased or started small generic companies. “Many generic companies are run by brand name companies and may even come out of the same plant.” added Bleznick. Estimates show that near 80 percent of generic drug companies are operated in part or owned by brand name companies. In many cases drugs may come out of the same plant and just receive a different coating or design then the innovator drug.

FDA requirements When a generic company is attempting to release a new drug, the FDA inspects each drug carefully. The two sections that data must be collected from are the chemistry and manufacturing section and the bioavailability section.

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“The generic drugs have the same active ingredients. Most generic drugs are rated AB.” –Tom Surowicz of Middle Village Pharmacy

“The generic drugs have the same active ingredients,” said Tom Surowicz, a pharmacist and owner of Middle Village Pharmacy on Piaget Ave. “The inspection system determines how close to the real thing it is.” In the chemistry and manufacturing section, the drug is tested on potency. stability, and sterility. These tests insure that the drug will react the same way the brand name drug would react. The second portion of the inspection consists of the bioequivalence section, when the drug is tested for its bioequivalence, which is the rate of absorption from the gastrointestinal tract to the bloodstream. The generic drug must match the rate at which the brand drug reacts. The rating system for bioequivalence is based on a two-letter code (for example AA,AB, and B). In this system, a rating of AA has the same absorption rate into the bloodstream as the innovator’s product. This is the best type of generic drug to use. A generic that is AB rated has previously had differences in bioequivalence when compared to the innovator drug. The rating of AB means that these differences have been resolved. “Most generic drugs as rated AB,” added Surowicz. A generic drug that is rated B (whether it is BB,BO, BP, etc...) does not have the same bioequivalence as the brand name product and should not be used interchangeably. “This does not mean that a B rated drug is not good or cannot be used,” noted Surowicz. “It simply means that if you had started on a generic drug you should not switch to a brand name or vice versa without consulting a doctor,”

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Your Healthcare Quarterback By Tom Hawrylko

n this new age of medical care, the old-school ‘doctor knows best’ attitude is fading fast. It’s being replaced by a relationship in which the informed patient and doctor make decisions together. “I like patients who are informed and educated and who ask questions,” said Dr. David Testa, D.O., an osteopathic doctor and a primary care physician (PCP), who has a family practice near the corner of Clifton and Fourth Aves. “I am not intimated by a patient’s knowledge,” he continued. “It is important to encourage questions and conversation. The more a patient is involved in his or her healthcare, the better a physician can do his or her job.” To some, a primary care physician can be considered a healthcare quarterback, a doctor one will see for many years. Whether it is by giving advice over the telephone, by seeing you in the office or by pulling together other specialities of the medical community when it is needed, a primary care physician can arrange a variety of healthcare services. More importantly, a PCP will also coordinate the care. If a patient needs to be referred to a specialist, the treatment received will be integrated by the PCP into his or her medical history and then into the total care being delivered so there are no conflicting recommendations that could cause a problem.

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“I try and create an environment in which a patient feels comfortable and that there is a give and take between the two of us,” said Testa, 34, who has had his Clifton practice for four years. “I’m fortunate in that I often treat many members of the same family and we understand the interaction of its members which gives me a bigger picture of an individual’s ailment,” he added.

It is also important for a PCP to become familiar with the physical, psychological and lifestyle factors which impact a patient’s health. In addition to finding out about a patient’s medical history, a PCP wants to know a great deal about a patient’s life. Do you smoke? Are you happy? Is your job frustrating? When a doctor has this information, they know what is normal for a patient and can begin to better under-

stand and address medical problems as they arise. That’s why it’s important to choose a primary care doctor with whom you feel comfortable enough to be completely open. Other useful information to share with a physician is family history, stressful factors in your life, illnesses you have had in the past, and your personal health-related habits. Testa, pictured at left with his office manager Kathleen Parian, said that the basics of healthcare—proper diet, smoking cessation, daily exercise, eliminating stress and finding pleasure in the daily routine—are the fundamental building blocks of wellness. “It is something I reiterate in every exam,” said Testa. “By educating a patient about measures that will keep serious medical problems from occurring in the first place, we practice wellness and prevention rather than crisis medicine.” Most healthcare professionals agree that if you’re thinking about finding a primary care physician, don’t wait until you get sick. The relationship a doctor and patient develop can be the key to keeping illness at bay, so it is recommended to have an introductory meeting long before the need for service.

Making the Most of Your Office Visit • On your first visit, bring a summary of your medical history, including childhood diseases, chronic illnesses, hospitalizations, medications and a health history of your parents. Also bring reports of recent diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and blood workups (which you can request from other doctors). • Tell the doctor everything about your health and illness. The doctor cannot accurately diagnose or prescribe effective treatment if you withhold information. Remember that what you tell your doctor is confidential. • Ask precise questions. The best way to get advice is to be specific: “How do I...” or “What is the best way for me to...” • Take notes. Many patients can’t remember their discussions with a doctor once they’ve left the office. A forgotten bit of information or recommendation could affect the course of your treatment. • You and your doctor are a team. Many patients sabotage their treatments by failing to follow the doctor's instructions. Skipping doses of medication, or indulging in food and drinks that are prohibited can jeopardize your health. On the other hand, if a treatment regimen doesn’t seem to be working or is making you feel worse, don’t hesitate to call the doctor so that appropriate changes can be made.

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hrough the City of Clifton’s Department of Human Services, a variety of programs are offered which deliver a variety of health services and recreational programs. What follows is a sampling of the programs offered: • A free women’s cancer screening is on March 7, from 8:30 to 10:30 am at the Health Dept. Clinic, 2nd floor in City Hall, by appointment only. It will be conducted by Dr. Susan Wang, and is open to Clifton residents over 18 years of age. This comprehensive health screening will consist of a Pap test, pelvic and breast examination, colorectal cancer test kits, and instruction in breast self-exam. Coupons for reduced-cost mammograms and referrals for free mammograms, and slide kits for the detection of colorectal cancer are also available at the clinic. Call 973-470-5758 for info. • The Clifton Arthritis/Fibromyalgia Support Group meets the first Tuesday of every month (except July, August, and November) at Clifton’s Main Memorial Library. This group provides support and education for people with arthritis and fibromyalgia, and their families. There is no cost for the support group and registration is not necessary. Call 973-470-5773. • A free podiatry screening is on April 5 from 9 to 11 am. The screening will be conducted by Dr. Ibrahim Haro, a board certified podiatrist, at the Clifton Health Department Clinic, and is by appointment only. Haro will be checking for abnormalities of the feet, including deformity, nail condition, skin condition and circulato-

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ry problems. He will also be available to answer specific questions or problems regarding foot care. Routine foot care will not be provided. Call 973-4705758 to make an appointment. • PBI Regional Medical Center will present Common Injuries in the Young Athlete, a free talk on March 31, at 6 pm, at Main Memorial Library, 292 Piaget Ave. Topics include sports related shoulder and spine injuries, concussions and sports related knee injuries. Registration required. Call 973-365-4300 ext. 6021.

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• The Recreation Department is conducting a citywide contest to design new recreation programs. Ideas must be submitted by March 11 to be eligible for the contest. Entrants receive three Rec Dollars good toward the cost of future class/program registration fees. Prizes awarded for the following categories: Best Overall, Sports/Athletics, Special Events, Publicity and Classes. Call 973-470-5956 to discuss ideas. • The Clifton Youth Basketball Program, in cooperation with the Clifton Optimist Club is sponsoring the Optimist Tri-Star Basketball Skills Contest on March 10 at Woodrow Wilson Middle School at 7 pm. Boys and girls ages 8 - 13 will compete against peers in their own age group. Awards will be presented to the top two boys and girls in each category. Register by 7:30 p.m. in order to participate. Call 973-470-5958. • The Clifton Cardinals is a senior softball team for those 50 and over which competes in the North Jersey Senior Softball League. Games begin in the early spring and will be played in Clifton, Morristown, Lincoln Park and West Orange. Interested players should call Jim Cupo at 973-778-7002. • A women’s softball league is conducted here in town and games begin in May. A complete roster must be presented before a team is allowed to participate. The cost is $200 per team. Call 973-470-5956.

Stressed out? Come to a Relaxation Workshop. The SERV/Clifton Behavioral Healthcare Center on Bloomfield Ave. is running a free class to help residents to recognize stress triggers and manage it in a productive manner. The workshop is on March 23 from 6 to 7:30 pm. RSVP to Melissa Manente at 973-594-0125, ext. 14 by March 17. • Babe Ruth Baseball for youth ages 13-15 will hold tryouts on April 6 and 7, 5:30 pm at Holster Park. Preregistration is required and there is a fee of $25. Games begin on May 1. Call 973-470-5956. • The Clifton Skatezone, at 85 Third St., will be open on March 19 for Skate Paddy’s Day and visitors who wear an article of clothing that is green can take $2 off on an open skate or bike session. The best three St. Patrick’s Day outfits win a free skate token. • In-line roller hockey league for youth ages 9 to 17 hosts tryouts at the Chelsea Park Hockey Rink on March 29. Games are played on weekends at the Skatezone beginning April 3, weather permitting. Fee is $25 or $35. All players must wear helmet with full face mask, mouth guard, elbow, knee and shin protection , padded gloves and roller blades. Goalies must wear full gear. Call 973-470-5958.

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By Fran Hopkins hose of you who grew up in the ‘50s and ‘60s undoubtedly have ‘fond’ memories of going to the dentist. You dreaded the visit in the first place; then once you got there, you gripped the arms of the chair and listended to the ear-piercing whine of the drill in your mouth and the rrrrr—rrrrr—rrrrr of that silver-shaking contraption. If you were lucky, your dentist used Novacaine; if you weren’t, you hung on to that chair for dear life so you wouldn’t fly out if the dentist grazed a nerve. The result? Permanent psychological trauma and a mouth full of silver. Although we still bear those scars, 21st century dentistry is nothing to fear. Thanks to more emphasis on patient comfort and technological advance-

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ments, the things that the dental profession can do for our teeth today are safer, faster, more effective, look and feel better than anything they had when we were kids. To convince you skeptics, we interviewed seven Clifton dentists to learn more about today’s tooth problems and the treatments, procedures and materials used to correct them.

Digital X-Rays Dr. Eugene Goriunov described the marvels of digital x-rays. “With digital x-rays, radiation is reduced by at least half and sometimes up to 90%, so they are safer for the patient than traditional x-rays,” explained Goriunov, whose office is in Delawanna on Main Ave. near Clifton Commons. “Digital x-rays use less radiation and produce much better images.” Because the images are digital, they’re stored in a computer. That means that they can be modified. “I can color the image and I can magnify it; I can zoom in or zoom out. Each dental chair has its own monitor, so I can immediately show the images on the screen to patients.”

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or some 32 years now, Anthony A. Accavallo, shown here, has been helping make the American Dream become a reality, right here in Clifton. As President of Federal Mortgage & Investment Corp. at 1111 Clifton Ave., Clifton, he and his firm have written millions of dollars worth of mortgages which have allowed people to purchase homes. And while that work has been fulfilling, Accavallo said he is getting his greatest satisfaction these days by helping senior citizens with reverse mortgages. A reverse mortgage is a special kind of mortgage loan for seniors. “It is a safe, easy way to turn your home equity into tax-free cash,” he continued.

“Unlike a home equity loan, you do not have to make monthly payments. Instead, a reverse mortgage pays you. More importantly, you do not have to repay the loan for as long as you live in the house. It’s a great way to keep your home and get money from it at the same time.” The name “reverse mortgage” describes exactly what the mortgage is — it is the exact opposite of a conventional mortgage. That is, with a conventional mortgage the borrower pays the lender but with a reverse mortgage, the lender pays the borrower. In the past, a senior citizen in need of money would have to take out a loan against their house and immediately start making monthly payments again or sell their home.

How do I qualify for a Reverse Mortgage? It’s simple. You and your co-borrower must be at least 62 years old. You must own your home free and clear or have just a small balance on your existing mortgage. Best of all, there are no income or credit requirements to satisfy. How can I receive my money? You can receive it in several ways: •Equal monthly payments as long as you live in your home •Equal monthly payments for a certain period of time •As a line of credit you can draw upon as needed, for whatever reasons •As a lump sum draw at closing •A combination of the above, to meet your requirements.

But a reverse mortgage allows seniors to borrow against the equity they already have in their home... and they never have to make a monthly payment. Each reverse mortgage candidate is required to attend a free counseling session with a local independent housing agency approved by FHA (Federal Housing Administration). Candidates are encouraged to bring other family members with them to help in the decision-making process. “This process ensures that the borrower understands the program fully and aides them in determining whether or not a reverse mortgage is for them,” said Accavallo.

When must I repay the loan? You must repay the loan if you no longer live in your home. In the event of your death, your heirs can choose to repay the loan and keep the house or sell the house and repay the loan, What are interest rate charges & fees? •An adjustable rate of interest is charged on reverse mortgages •Closing costs are typical for any mortgage closing and all may be financed •No out-of-pocket expenses at closing Are Reverse Mortgages safe? •Yes, FHA and FannieMae guarantee the payments you receive •FHA and FannieMae also guarantee you will never owe more than your house is worth — no debt left on estate

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Like a digital camera, there is no film to take digital x-rays. Similarly, you can save, delete, or print out the image. “I can e-mail the image to a specialist so we can discuss it on the phone,” Goriunov said. “It saves time, and communication with specialists and insurance companies is much better. “But the most important factor to me is communication with patients,” Goriunov said. “Digital x-rays make it much easier for patients to see and understand what’s going on in their mouths.”

Stress and Bruxism Although bruxism – unconscious clenching of the teeth – isn’t new, and night guards to protect the teeth from the adverse effects of bruxism aren’t new, more people than ever seem to be suffering from the condition. “It seems to be a product of the stressful times we live in,” said Dr. Fredrick Paternoster, whose office is on the corner of Clifton and Getty Aves. “One in two of my patients have evidence of it. But people don’t even know they’re doing it.” People with malocclusion, or bad bites, seem more predisposed to clenching, he said. When teeth are subject to constant, unnatural pressure, they can wear down and break. “Teeth can get slammed down into their sockets; the nerves can die,” Paternoster said. The excessive force on the teeth can even cause damage to the soft tissues and bone struc-

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ture and lead to periodontal disease. Constant clenching can also cause temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD). “The TMJD is the jaw joint and bruxism can cause muscle spasms, sore necks, and headaches,” Paternoster explained.

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Paternoster treats bruxism by fitting patients with custom-made night guards which protect the teeth by keeping the mouth slightly open, preventing clenching. “Some people use it during the day too, like when they’re driving,” Paternoster said. Paternoster described himself as a “nuts and bolts” restorative dentistry practitioner who joined his father, Dr. Angelo Paternoster, in his dental practice in 1980. “He was a tremendous dentist. He taught me a lot,” said Paternoster of his father, now retired.

Arestin Treatment for Gum Disease/Bad Breath Inadequate care of your teeth to remove deposits of bacteria-laden plaque can lead to gingivitis (inflamed, swollen gums). Untreated gingivitis can lead to periodontitis, in which infected pockets form around your teeth. (One symptom of periodontitis is bad breath that won’t go away.) As the disease progresses, structures that support the teeth are damaged and teeth may loosen and/or fall out. Arestin is a newer treatment for periodontitis, said Dr. Robert Dubman of Unity Dental Health Services on Main Ave. “It’s antibiotic therapy but in a powdered form that’s injected directly into the infected pockets around the teeth,” Dubman said. After a deep cleaning via a process called scaling and root planing, the powdered antibiotic is inserted into the pockets and the antibiotic is released over a 14-day period.

“With one-visit root canal therapy, the tooth is opened, cleaned, disinfected and filled at the same visit.” –Dr. Edward Doktorman

“We’ve learned that, the gentler the pressure, the better the teeth move. Traditional braces are much more comfortable today.” –Dr. Barry Raphael

“Treatment with Arestin, along with scaling and root planing, can shrink the pockets around the teeth and help prevent progression of periodontal disease,” Dubman said.

One-Visit Root Canal Therapy Not glamorous but a vast improvement over traditional root canal therapy, one-visit root canal therapy is offered by Dr. Edward Doktorman at Prestige Dental on Clifton Ave., across from City Hall. A tooth may need root canal treatment when the tooth’s nerves are dead or dying because of bacterial infection. The inner contents of the tooth are removed and then the inside of the tooth is filled in and sealed off. “For many years this treatment required two, three, four or more appointments and a lot of post-operative pain,” Doktorman said. “With one-visit root canal therapy, the tooth is opened, cleaned, disinfected and filled at the same visit,” he explained. Using special techniques and instruments, a quick-acting and 100 percent effective anesthesia is injected into the area involved. Then, under computerized control, the root canal is cleaned out precisely and a cone-shaped filling is inserted. “Anti-inflammatory medication is added to the root canal filling to reduce the inflammation and lessen pain,” Doktorman said. “There’s no possibility of contamination of the bone.” Amazingly, the entire procedure can

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be accomplished in 35-40 minutes for a multiple-root tooth and in 10-15 minutes for a tooth with one root. Completing the procedure within one visit means that there’s no chance for infection to spread between visits and the patient doen’t need to schedule again to complete the procedure.

Invisalign Dr. Barry Raphael on Broad St. is an orthodontist who has straightened the teeth of countless Clifton kids. “There have been advances in materials so that, while the old stainless steel braces put pounds of pressure on the teeth, the newer nickel titanium wire braces put only ounces of pressure on them,” Raphael said. “We’ve learned that, the gentler the pressure, the better the teeth move. Traditional braces are much more comfortable today,” Raphael said. The newer Invisalign method of straightening teeth uses no metal and no wires. Instead, through the aid of a computer, a series of aligners—clear, thin, comfortable, plastic retainer-like devices—are made. “Each aligner is made slightly straighter than your teeth are,” Raphael explained. “You force it on and it nudges your teeth closer to its shape.” Then, after a couple of weeks, the patient switches to the next aligner, which nudges your teeth a little bit more. “Depending on how much your teeth need to be moved, you may need between 10 and 40 aligners (aligners are made at quarter-millimeter intervals). And thanks to computers, these can all be made from a single impression of your teeth,” Raphael said.

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Dental Implants Dental implants are “cutting edge,” said Dr. Richard Poller of Poller Dental Group and The Apprehensive Patient, both on Clifton Ave. “The technology is better, they’re getting more and more affordable, and we’re doing more of them every day,” he said. This is how Poller describes new implants versus the alternatives to his patients: “I tell them that a partial denture is a Volkswagen, a bridge is a Cadillac, and an implant is a Mercedes,” he said. Partial dentures must be removed and cleaned; bridges require the grinding down of adjacent healthy teeth. Implants have neither of these drawbacks. To replace a tooth via an implant, the first step is to surgically insert a metal screw that acts as an artificial root into the jaw; then the gums are sutured closed over the screw. Then you wait. “It take six months for the bone to grow around the implant,” Poller said.

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After six months, the implant is uncovered and a ‘healing screw’ is placed for a week or so. The next step is to attach a post to the implant. Finally, a crown – the replacement tooth – is attached to the post and the process is complete. Implants have other uses, such as acting as connectors over which a lower denture can be snapped into place, preventing it from moving around. “If you take care of your teeth, implants will last as long as your natural teeth. They’ll last a lifetime,” Poller said.

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“The biggest thing going on in dentistry in the 21st century is that people are doing what they want, not just what they need,” said Dr. Norman Sutta of Dental Health Associates of Clifton. “And whitening has come a long way.” Sutta employs the “Zoom! InOffice Whitening System” (for more information on Zoom!, go to www.zoomwhitening.com).

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The aligners are barely visible, don’t affect your speech, and are removable (you take them out for eating and cleaning). “There are certain things they don’t do as well as traditional braces,” Raphael said. “But in general, they move teeth as well as regular braces.”

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ow many of us, with the best of intentions, have purchased home fitness equipment only to have it end up being used as a clothes hanger? Do you have a pile of exercise video’s collecting dust?

While working out at home can be convenient, the repetitiousness can leave us too bored to want to work out. If you need some motivation, a membership may be just the thing to inspire you to fitness. Looking for variety? The YM-YWHA on Scoles Ave. offers plenty. Their fitness center, which is open to ages 14 and up, features Nautilus and free weights, treadmills, recumbent and upright bikes, stair masters, rowing machines, Nordic Track and elliptical trainers.

Through Greg Shraga, owner of Minding the Body Personalized Fitness Training, the Y offers personal fitness training and a massage therapist. The Y has an impressive aquatics program featuring an expansive pool and a high powered Jaccuzi on the deck. The men’s and women’s lockers each have their own sauna and steam rooms. There are swim classes for youth and adults and a variety of exercise classes with a Ladies Night each Sunday from 6:30 to 9. A wide variety of specialized programs are designed for seniors. There is also a dance studio, and a full gym complete as well as paddle ball and basketball courts. The gym regularly offers physical education classes for children, gymnastics and youth sports leagues. Adults can also join recreational sports leagues for football, softball and baseball, which take place on the large outdoor fields around the Y. Although the Y is run by the Jewish Federation of Greater Clifton-Passaic, membership is open to all, regardless of religious affiliation.

Are you pressed for time? Feel overwhelmed or even intimidated by the standard gym setting? Consider a facility that specializes in the newer concept of the 30-minutes, three times a week program for fitness and strength training and weight loss. Shapes Express Fitness for Women, at 729 Van Houten Ave. and Curves for Women with locations at 601 Van Houten Ave. and 1094 Main Ave., are exercise clubs for women only. They feature an interval circuit-training program, which alternates strength and cardio-vascular Orlando Feliciano, at left, lost 100 pounds while training with Greg Shraga at the YM/YWHA.

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laucoma is a leading cause of blindness but with early diagnosis and treatment, most people can retain their vision for life. In a healthy eye, fluid is constantly being made and drained through a small drainage canal. When something blocks or prevents this natural drainage, the pressure inside the eye goes up. Glaucoma is often caused by increased pressure that can develop when the fluids in the eye are not draining properly. This condition eventually damages the nerve that connects the eye to the brain and leads to loss of vision. While the causes for glaucoma are not completely known, risk factors include family history, race and older age. “African-Americans, near sighted people and those with diabetes are also at higher risk of developing glaucoma,” said Dr. Kathryn P. Childs, a Board Certified Opthalmologist of Associated Eye Physicians on Clifton Ave. “Family history is really the strongest indicator.”

Sometimes, the condition may come on suddenly. Usually, it progresses so slowly there are often no warning signs before damage inside the eye has already occurred. In most cases, a person's side vision (peripheral vision) is affected. Detecting Glaucoma early can save your sight. Glaucoma can be detected with a medical eye exam. Ophthalmologists (medical eye doctors) can measure the pressure inside the eye with a quick and painless office test. If Glaucoma is detected, Childs said it can be treated with the following: • Eye drops that lower eye pressure. • Laser therapy that allows for better drainage of fluids inside the eye. • Eye surgery to create a new drainage canal. If untreated, glaucoma does lead to total blindness. That is why regular eye checkups should be a part of everyone’s yearly healthcare, suggested Childs.

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Fast Break Dr. Pete Smith, DMD, a Clifton resident and Nutley High School Biology teacher. interviewed by Tom Hawrylko

You were a dentist from 1983 to a fateful Thursday in February, 2000. What happened? I had a dental practice on Clifton Ave. and the computer died in my office. I bought a new one and came home to set it up. As I was going in, my wife Maryellen said she just waxed the floors and asked me, our son Dave and his friends to stay outside. We started a 2 on 2 basketball game in the driveway and then one of the kids had to leave. My son and I are competitive so we went 1 on 1 with the first to hit five the winner. The way I remember it, I was going in for the winning shot, I slipped on my right ankle—that was the last thing I recall. What exactly happened? I had a fractured right humerus (the upper arm) and a sprained ankle. I postponed surgery for a week to make sure my patients and the practice were covered. I ended up with a seven inch stainless steel rod and seven fixation screws to hold the whole thing together while it healed. What was going through your mind? My orthopedic surgeon pretty much laid it out that first day. He first said that I’d be out at least a year. Then I asked him directly about practicing dentistry; he stopped and looked at Maryellen and that’s when I knew I’d never practice again. My other big concern was Dave. He was just going to turn 13 and I didn’t want him to feel responsible. I wanted him to understand that sometimes things just happen. How did you cope with the news? My wife says God gave me a little push. I think He could have done it a little easier. The first seven days were like a blur because of the Percoset. As I was going through PT, I became angry, then depressed and then Maryellen and I started talking about the future. What was the toughest part? The physical part of rehab. The first exercise was to simply bend my waist and let the arm hang. That was more 42

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“As I was going through PT, I became angry, then depressed and then Maryellen and I started talking about the future.” mentally challenging than anything. I couldn’t think of anything else but getting there, getting through the session and going home to sleep. With the help of my wife, I eventually learned how to use my left hand to dress and shave. I still don’t have the mobility to put my wallet in my back pocket. How did you pay your bills? In December of 1999, I almost got rid of my disability insurance but luckily my wife and her sister, who sold us the policy, talked me out of it. It was a policy I bought when I first got out of school and when I was much more active. As I got older, I did less ‘high risk activities’ and I figured I could invest the money and get a better return. Who would of thought that a pick up basketball game would turn out this way?

But you were not hired. Did it had something to do with your brother Jim being a Board member? That’s probably right. You can read the handwriting on the wall why I wasn’t hired. I ‘got hired’ in a letter from the Superintendent, pending approval by the Board. The Board met a week before school started and I got a call about one in the morning from Mr. Leiss that the Board turned me down. He told me that it was the first time in his tenure that a Board rejected his recommendation of a teacher. They did not have a full Board—so what happened was no one voted against me, three abstained, Joe Kolodziej, Marie Hakim and my brother—and they did not have enough votes to do the hire. I tried to follow up and ask why they didn’t vote for me. Hakim said I was not the only qualified individual not hired by this district in the past. I never got a straight answer from Kolodziej. Than 9/11 happened... it all became irrelevant. You eventually got hired as a teacher. In the end, Clifton did me a favor. While Mr. Leiss was helpful, he was a tough negotiator. He wanted me to start at the first year pay level. At South Orange/ Maplewood they loved the fact that I was a dentist for 17 years and I ended up getting paid substantially more.

You started a new career. How did it come about? Right before Christmas, 2000, Maryellen suggested I try substitute teaching. From January to April of 2001, I subbed basically every day in Clifton. Then another district offered me a permanent substitute position teaching math and computer science. I found that I enjoyed “My orthopedic surgeon... said that I’d be teaching. Bill Leiss (the former out at least a year. Then I asked him directly Clifton Schools Superintendent) guided me through the process of about practicing dentistry; he stopped and becoming a provisional teacher. looked at Maryellen and that’s when I knew Then I got a ‘Certificate of Eligibility’ but I needed a school sysI’d never practice again.” tem to hire me and mentor me. With your degrees, you’d be a good find for a school. I have a Bachelors of Science degree with a major in biology from Seton Hall and a Doctor of Dental Medicine from UMDNJ. Absolutely. I have a lot to offer. I had the credentials and the certificate and my goal was to find a system that would hire me as biology teacher. That summer Clifton advertised for a biology teacher. I was interviewed and asked to prepare a lesson for summer school students. I taught a class and was observed by three administrators. A few weeks later I found out that I was picked for the job. The next step was for the Superintendent to present my name to the Board of Ed.

Nonetheless, it had to be hard to go from the income you had as a dentist to a teacher’s salary. Absolutely. I still had money coming in from my practice, which I sold it to my partner. For the first year, that kind of supplemented our income. This year, I became a chemistry teacher at Nutley High School. I’m also an assistant football coach at Nutley. It all worked out. Looking back, what did you learn from this incident? Life happens. True friends can be relied upon. We all have something deep down inside that you probably have not realized is there until you need it. Prayer helps. There is always someone who has it worse than you Clifton Merchant • March 2005

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s the ability to transform a portion of the former Athenia Steel factory from a contaminated site to a school for 1,700 students in time to open in Sept. 2008 slips away, the Board of Education is considering options. These include 1) the Board-owned portion of Main Memorial Park, 2) purchase of 330 Brighton Rd., the Mayer Textile property adjacent to 310 Brighton Rd., (for which the Board already has voter approval to build a high school annex) and 3) a smaller school on Board-owned Latteri Park. The Board passed a resolution at its Feb. 16 meeting to authorize an engineering firm to conduct studies of the Board-owned portion of Main Memorial Park at a cost of $10,400. But using Latteri Park to build a school has long been opposed by some Board and community members as well as the City Council. How is taking a part of Main Memorial different? The city owns about 10.7 acres of Main Memorial and the Board owns about 23 acres, said Board President Joe Kolodziej. “The state recommends using 10 acres for the size school we’re looking to build, so based on this math, roughly two-thirds of the park would remain a park,” he said. But Kolodziej’s math may not add up so easily. The portion of Main Memorial that the Board owns is

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covered by Christopher Columbus Middle School, Clifton Schools Stadium, a pond, tennis courts, ball fields and a playground. Beyond the physical layout and determining what land is actually available, there is the introduction of more cars and kids. Building a school on Main Memorial would add 1,700 more students near CCMS, which currently has about 1,300 kids. Across on Park Slope, School 1 currently has about 300 elementary students.. After the Board’s Feb. 16 meeting, member Norm Tahan noted these drawbacks to the use of Main Memorial in a letter to his colleagues and offered an alternate proposal. Tahan suggested the redistribution of 3,600 sixth through ninth graders by locating 1) 500 ninth graders at the high school annex to be built at 310 Brighton Rd.; 2) 1,000 middle-schoolers at CCMS; 3) 1,000 at

Woodrow Wilson Middle School; and 4) 1,100 students at a new 1,200-student school to be built at Latteri Park. Tahan also proposed that the district try and acquire 330 Brighton Rd. and build a school there for the rest of the ninth grade. The entire ninth grade would then be located on Brighton Rd., he said, relieving overcrowding at Clifton High School. Support for Athenia Steel is disintegrating because, unless the Board places a referendum before voters by the end of this year, it will be impossible for a 1,700-student grades 8-9 school to open as planned in Sept. 2008. In fact, the Board has formally advised the city that, unless it “receives all necessary written assurances by May 1, 2005 establishing that the northern portion will be acceptable for the construction of a school site,” it will not swap Latteri Park for the northern 11 acres of Athenia Steel property, as the City Council has requested.

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Matt Priore, the attorney for the city, has met with Davis Wire representatives to negotiate details regarding the investigation and cleanup but has not reported much on the progress of his talks. The NJDEP (the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection) has not yet approved the Remedial Investigation Workplan (RIW), the first step to determine the extent of the contamination of the property and what it will take to clean it up – that was submitted by the city to the DEP on Nov. 9. The DEP has repeatedly threatened to fine Davis Wire for its failure to remediate the property and has moved the case to the NJ DEP Office of Accountability. As a result, a lawyer for Davis Wire said the firm is “preparing a revised work plan and substantive response to the Notice of Violation, which will be submitted to the Department no later than 45 days from receipt of your January 5 letter.”

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“Remember, this is just an investigation,” advised Fred Mumford of the NJDEP press office. “We’re not talking about a cleanup plan here.” Still, Board member Kim Renta, a vocal supporter of Athenia Steel, is ‘optimistic’ that the May 1 deadline is ‘doable.’

“I hope it will work out,” Renta said. “The City Council seems to be pushing this along. But if it doesn’t work out, we should find a nonparkland solution.” The Board of Education will meets March 7 and 23 at 7 pm in the Administration Building, 745 Clifton Ave. 1671

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ull-day kindergarten, which was introduced this year at the district’s new School 17, will be expanded to four other elementary schools (School 1, School 4, School 9 and School 16) next year if voters approve the preliminary school budget for 2005-2006 on April 19. The $117 million general fund portion of the tentative budget will require a tax levy increase of $6.1 million, which amounts to an increase in property taxes of $202—$48 less than last year’s year tax increase—on a home assessed at the average city assessment of $174,000. The Board of Education is reviewing the budget and may recommend revisions before voting on the preliminary spending plan at its next meeting on March 8. The budget must then be submitted to the Passaic County superintendent of schools for review before being returned to the Board for its final approval on March 23 and placement on the April 19 school board election ballot.

“This budget permits us to continue to move forward to improve schools for children...” –Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice

Introduction of full-day kindergarten was one of the goals presented in the district’s five- year strategic plan, which was developed with community input and approved by the Board in the Fall of 2003. In the geographic area surrounding Clifton, 21 of 26 school districts already have full-day kindergarten in place. The budget also includes funding for a series of capital improvements and maintenance projects, including replacement of windows and upgrading of a handicapped accessibility elevator at Clifton High School; replacement of a steam boiler at Woodrow Wilson Middle School; replacement of the gymnasium roof at

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By the 4 pm deadline on Feb. 28, six people had filed petitions at the district’s administrative offices to be candidates for the three seats available on the Board of Education on April 19. They were incumbents Marie Hakim, Jim Leeshock and John Traier and Board hopefuls Steve Goldberg, Mary Kowal and Bill Sichel. Of the newcomers, Goldberg has been a vocal opponent of building a 1700-student school at Latteri Park; Kowal is a retired educator and wife of Clifton Councilman Don Kowal; and Sichel unsuccessfully sought a Board seat last year. Clifton Merchant Magazine will conduct interviews with each for publication in the April issue. School 11; and improvements to the weight room, replacement of the running track and pits, and several other improvements at Clifton Stadium. Funding for the continuation of upgrades to the student information management system is also included in the proposed budget. The multi-year phase-in of new computer hardware and software for the system, which was introduced last year, will enable the district to more effectively track student performance from the time a child enters school in kindergarten through the senior year of

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With the City Council’s anticipated approval of the Historic Botany SID at its March 1 meeting, the next step will be a public hearing on the

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The closing of the Recycled Paperboard mill on Ackerman Ave. leaves a huge industrial building prime for redevelopment. So what will it become? With its charming brick facade, front door access to Route 21 and hundreds of feet of promenade along the lazy Passaic River at its side, developers are lining up with proposals to develop the swath of land. From retail to residential, ideas are being floated that will transform the property. But whatever is proposed on the site will likely needs lots of variances, or a zone change, and be the subject of plenty of discussion. In recent weeks, city planner Dennis Kirwan said he is studying a comprehensive Botany redevelopment plan prepared by a former planner and, Kirwan said, he’ll be making his recommendations to the City Council in the near future. If that plans includes recommendations for the reuse of Recycled Paperboard is yet to be seen.

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The Clifton Rotary Club will conduct its annual Food Drive March 6-12 for the benefit of St. Peter’s Haven Food Pantry, the city’s homeless shelter and food pantry. Coordinating with Clifton Firefighters and Clifton FMBA Local 21, residents may bring food donations to any of the six Clifton fire stations at any time from March 6 through March 12. Off-duty firefighters will then deliver the food items to St. Peter’s Haven. On March 12, from 10 am until 2 pm, members of Clifton Rotary and its CHS Interact Club will collect food at five Clifton supermarkets: Stop & Shop, Broad St. and Allwood Rd.; Pathmark, Paulison Ave.; Acme Market, Styertowne Shopping Center; Stop & Shop, Clifton Commons; and Pathmark, Botany Village. Rotary Club members will deliver the donations to St. Peter’s. This is the fourth food drive Clifton Rotary will conduct to benefit St. Peter’s Haven. Clifton Rotary Club, one of the city’s oldest service organizations, has been supporting charities in the community for over 50 years. For more on the food drive or other Rotary programs, call Clifton Rotarian George Jacobs of Jacobs Enterprises at 973-591-5222, or Deputy Chief Tom Lyons of Clifton FMBA Local 21, fmba21@aol.com, or Rotary president Russ Schneider at 973-779-7343.

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The Friends of Morris Canal Park and Nature Preserve will host the first Arbor Day ‘Clean and Grow Restoration Campaign’ on April 28 and 29, from 3 pm until dusk. The two day event starts up as a clean up project and on Arbor Day will plant new horticulture at the Broad St. green space, increasing the species identification plaques and historical signage. The event will be conducted by volunteers from various groups and businesses from around the city. More volunteers and donations are needed. Additionally, the Clifton Clean Communities Committee seeks groups and individuals to get involved and register to be part of the 25 yearround volunteers needed to maintain the park. Call Clifton Rec’s Debbie Oliver at 973-470-5958 for info. The Clifton Public Library registration for spring children story times will begin on March 21. Registrations open at the Clifton Memorial Library on Piaget Ave. and the Allwood Branch Library on Chelsea Rd. at 10 am. The story time program offers groups for infants up to third graders. The program is free to all Clifton residents. In addition, author Margie Palatini’s Piggie Pie, will be read at the Clifton Memorial Library on March 21 at 6:30 pm. There will be refreshments for all. Registration begins on March 14. For more info on either of these events, or the many other programs, call the Clifton Memorial Library at 973-772-5500 or the Allwood Library at 973-471-0555.

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Kids interested in cheerleading for the Clifton Midget League must register on March 8 from 6 to 7:30 pm at the field house at Albion Park on Maplewood Ave. The fee is $60, $110 for two children or $150 three kids. A $25 deposit is required. Children entering grades three through eight may register. Practice starts April 5. Call Debra Fazio at 973-650-1393. AARP 1995 of St. Brendan’s Church on March 30 plans a day of fun and dancing at Camp Hope, in upper Passaic County. Tickets are $9, the bus leaves from St. Brendan’s at 9 am. Call Bob Koistra at 973-742-2712.

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Clifton 77, the City of Clifton’s Cable Television Station, seeks volunteers to assist in the television broadcast of City Council, Board meetings and other shows, along with the implementation of new tv productions. No prior television experience is necessary but volunteers must be Clifton residents, 16 or older, and be trained on all equipment. Interested? Contact manager Sai K. Bharadwaj at 973-470-5753, or write him via sbharadwaj@cliftonnj.org. Coach Joe Vespignani of the CHS boys’ soccer team hosts a winter soccer camps for boys ages 4-14 in cooperation with the Clifton Stallions Soccer Club at Clifton School 13. Through the Skills and Drills program, players of all skill levels learn fundamental soccer concepts through a structured series of drills and exercises. Camps are March 28 to May 27. A one-time fee of $65 cover eight sessions. Email vespignanisoccer@aol.com or call 973-334-0207.

Dinner & Movie Get a hot dog or burger, french fries and a soda and then watch a yet to be announced blockbuster at the Clifton Rec Center on Main Ave. on March 23, all for $5. Dinner—served at the center from the folks at Mid-Town Grill—is at 5 pm and the movie starts at 6:15. Free popcorn during the flick! Call 973-470-5956. Purchase old Clifton yearbooks dating as far back as 1925. Send name, address, phone and yearbook sought to: Clifton Education Foundation, P.O. Box 2071, Clifton, NJ, 07015. Purchase prices vary based on condition. The Passaic County Student Film and Video Festival at the Passaic County Community College Public Safety Complex, 300 Oldham Rd., Wayne, on April 16, is a showcase of videos created by students who live or attend school in Passaic County. Call 973-881-4427.

Lambert Castle Museum hosts an exhibit, Stitches of History: Quilts From The Heart, featuring the work of quilt artist Diane Savona. The exhibit, on display through March 20, explores personal histories through the medium of stitchery. Savona is devoted to finding and saving the rapidly vanishing hoards of hand-worked linens from past generations. On March 12, at 2 pm, Savona will discuss the heritage of textiles. Call 973-247-0085 or visit www.lambertcastle.org. The New Jersey State Arts Council offers apprenticeship grants for those interested in traditional folk arts. These grants encourage members of any ethnic communities to pass on valued art traditions and techniques from the masters to the novices. The Council awards stipends ranging between $1,000 and $3,000 to state residents. Apply by April 5. For details and an application, call 609-292-6130.

RE-ELECT JOHN TRAIER Clifton Board of Education • Procured grants to establish financial education in our Clifton Public Schools • Implemented a program with Montclair State University which enables Clifton High School Seniors to take college courses for credit • Returned a professional atmosphere to the Board of Education • Supported Five Year Strategic Planning and A Curriculum Audit for the Clifton School System • Fought to keep the Board of Education as an elected board

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Two-All-The-Way-Two for the Easter Bunny Eat breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Hot Grill on March 26 starting at 7:30 am. The life-sized furry character will break bread (and perhaps enjoy a few Texas Wieners) and share greetings with the little ones as a prelude to the Annual Clifton Easter Egg Hunt. Sponsored by Clifton Recreation, the hunt is held across the street at Nash Park at 9 am, rain or shine. To keep things organized, the park will be divided into three age group areas. Children ages three to five will meet to the right of the playground while the six to eight year olds will congregate at the main baseball field. Nine to twelve year olds will meet at the left of the playground. All children will be entitled to find one egg during the hunt, which will be traded in for prizes. Parents are not permitted to participate in the hunt except for the youngest age group. Once the hunt is complete, visit the Easter Bunny at the playground for a few hours of activities. Youth ages six to twelve can try their skill at the 7th Annual Bunny Hop. The challenge is to hop on a pogo stick for a maximum of five minutes and score the longest continuos bounce; prizes to winners. For the young children there is the Bunny Bounce, an inflated moon walk where kids can hop to their heart’s content. After the children have tried their hand at the games, visit the Bunny Beauty Shop for face painting and tattoos. While the Easter Egg Hunt is free, parents and children must pay regular prices for breakfast at the Hot Grill. For more info about the event, call the Clifton Rec Department at 973-470-5958. 1169

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Members of St. Philip the Apostle Knights of Columbus Council 11671 will soon stand outside local business and seek donations to benefit programs for mentally challenged citizens in the Clifton area. It’s part of a nationwide effort conducted by the K of C. Those who wish to mail in donations can send them to St. Philip Church, 797 Valley Road, Clifton, NJ 07013. (Make checks

payable to St. Philip Knights of Columbus.) The K of C members also donated a 15 foot flag pole and an American flag to the home office of The Beacon, the newspaper of the Diocese of Paterson, at the corner of Valley Rd. and Van Houten Ave. The gift is a sign of support for the troops currently overseas. For info on the St. Philip K of C, call John Filipone at 973-772-7959.

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Cub Scout Pack 22, affiliated with Allwood Community Church on Chelsea Rd., hosts a Pasta Dinner on April 9, 4 to 7 pm, at the Church Hall. Adult tickets are $7 and kids ages 3-12 are $4; those under three get in free. Call Karin Pierson at 973-779-3825; there is an additional $1 per ticket charge at the door. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Allwood Community Church.

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Christopher Columbus Middle School HSA hosts a Tricky Tray on April 1 at the Clifton Boys & Girls Club. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $10 per person, which includes one sheet of small prize tickets, coffee/tea and dessert. No tickets will be sold at the door. Call Laura Mikolajczyk at 973-472-4768 for info. Proceeds will benefit the students of CCMS. The HSA of St. Andrew’s School sponsors the 4th Annual Beefsteak March 19 at 6:30 pm in the Church Hall. Tickets are $29; call the school at 973-473-3711 or Rosemary Baran at 973-779-4611. Clifton’s Democratic Committee will host a combined St. Patrick’s and St. Joseph’s day celebration on March 13 at the Clifton Elks Lodge from 2 to 5 pm. Tickets are $20 and includes all you can eat corned beef and cabbage. Those interested in baking, donating a door prize or purchasing tickets should call 973-470-9166. Save The Animals Rescue Team (S.T.A.R.T) hosts a Beefsteak Dinner on April 8 at the Boys & Girls Club at 7 pm. The Daddy of Dancin, DJ Rocky, will spin at the dinner. The event will help pay for food, supplies, and veterinarian costs for the homeless pets the group cares for. S.T.A.R.T. is a non-profit organization which relies on donations and member support. Tickets are $37. Call S.T.A.R.T for tickets at 973-785-1245. The Friends of the Clifton Animal Shelter will hold a beefsteak dinner on April 22 at the Boys and Girls Club at 7 pm. Tickets are $40 for adults, $16 for kids ages 5 to 12 and under five, free. There’s a 50/50 raffle, tricky tray and DJ. Proceeds will go to benefit the Clifton Animal Shelter. For info: 732-921-4493. Submit your group’s news and information at least 30 days in advance. We’ll publish upcoming events on a space available basis. Write Clifton Merchant Magazine, 1288 Main Ave., Downtown Clifton, NJ 07011 or e-mail to Tom.Hawrylko@verizon.net.

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Passaic-Clifton UNICO’s Michael N. Corradino Service Above Self Awards and Gala Dinner Dance is on March 18 at IIl Tulipano Restaurant in Cedar Grove. The award is named for long-time Unican Michael N. Corradino (see story on page 74) and is presented to those organizations and individuals recognized for unselfish service to the community which best exemplify the UNICO motto Service Above Self. The 2005 award recipients include the Passaic County 200 Club (Passaic County Sheriff Jerry Speziale will accept the award and serve as keynote speaker), Passaic Firefighter Jason Ayala, Clifton Police Officer Stephen Berge and Clifton Public School teachers Arlene Rodgers and Meredith Madden. Rodgers, of School 16, and Madden, of School 5, were the driving force behind the hugely successful first annual Clifton Junior Olympics. UNICO president Ricky Bagolie explained why the teachers were selected: “When funding for the multischool Olympics for the learning and language impaired dried up, these dedicated teachers refused to let the program simply go away. Instead they decided to organize their own event for Clifton’s children.” For tickets and info, call Bagolie at 201-618-0508 or David D’Arco at 973-417-0731.

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New Jersey Music and Arts presents the 2nd Annual One Heart International Festival of music, dance and drama on April 3 at 5 pm at the Woodrow Wilson Middle School. Tickets are $10 with discount for seniors and students. This year’s theme is ‘Beauty in Diversity, a Celebration of the Cultures of the World.’ Performers from different nationalities and cultures will perform, including The International Musical Angels Choir; concert pianist Michiyo Morikawa; The International One Heart Dancers; baritone Hyun Seung Son; dancer Elisa Huang Servito; tenor Alejandro Olmedo; The New Hope Players; The Zawadi School of African Dance; The Zawadi Drums Ensemble. There will also be a poetry reading and an art exhibit by Clifton artist Gloria Marino. For more info, call producer Francesco Santelli at 973- 272-3255. The Chopin Singing Society, an all male chorus with many Clifton performers, will celebrate its 95th Anniversary at a Mass of Remembrance and Celebration on March 6 at 12:15 pm at the Holy Rosary R.C. Church, Wall St, Passaic. Refreshments follow. For more info call Stanley Kobylarz at 973-478-8268 or visit www.angelfire.com/nj4/chopinsingingsociety/ The Bartok Quartet, a chamber music group from Budapest, performs March 6, 3 pm at St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Magyar Church, 223 Third St., Passaic.

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Clifton’s Hungarian advocate, Ted Harsaghy, reminds us that the famous Bartók Quartet performs in Passaic on March 6.

St. Stephen’s is also holding its Fish and Chips dinner on March 16 at 5:30 pm in the church hall. Tickets are $11 per person and takeout orders are available. The event will be catered by Argil’s in Kearny. For info call 973-546-5499 or 973-772-8806 or see Clifton’s Hungarian advocate, Ted Harsaghy. Frank Ferrante will demonstrate his oil painting techniques at the next Clifton Association of Artists meeting on March 7 at 7 pm. Ferrante has been been steeped in the world of art for over 30 years; he has been a fine and commercial artist as well as an art teacher. The meeting is at the Senior Citizens Community Center, Linzenbold Ave. in the Clifton Municipal Complex. Call 973-742-2712. Michael Gabriele will have his artwork on display at the Arts Council of the Morris Area’s ‘ArtWorks’ exhibit at the Park Avenue corporate hub in Florham Park. He will be one of 17 artists displaying their work from March 10 through April 18 at the complex. Gabriele’s work will also be on display at the Clifton Arts Center’s ‘Prelude to Spring’ exhibit from March 2 through April 1. For more info, call 973-773-7745.

Prelude to Spring, an exhibit at the Clifton Arts Center, will include works in oil, acrylic, pastels, and mixed media from members of the Clifton Arts Association. The exhibit will run through April 1 with a reception on March 5, from 1 to 4 pm. For info, call 973-472-5499.

The Ablemen, a Clifton musical favorite which performs everything from polka to big band, is at Clifton High Schoolon March 31 at 7 pm. Admission is one non-perishable food item that will be provided to the Clifton Helping Hands Food Bank. Financial donations are also welcomed. Call 973-470-5958. 1215

Rabbit Ridge Maria Carparelli’s color pencil illustration entitled ‘Nova’ will be exhibited at the Clfiton Arts Center through April 1.

Concert pianist Michiyo Morikawa performs in the One Heart International Festival on April 3 at WWMS.

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or the last five years, Clifton Firefighter George Anglim, 34, has raced to the scene of fires in Clifton. Now, after shipping out to Iraq in November, he is piloting a Blackhawk helicopter instead of riding on Engine One. Through an e-mail interview from Camp Speicher near Tikrit, Anglim shared his experiences in Iraq. As a member of the US National Guard, CWO 2 Anglim and his crew are part of ‘Hooligan’s Flight Company’ stationed near Tikrit. He regularly crisscrosses the Iraqi landscape putting sniper teams into action and extracting them from danger. He flies over the hot spots we hear and read about in the news— Tikrit, Kirkuk, Bagdad, Mosul. “We spend our lives just flying in the helicopter and fighting in them,” he wrote. Daily missions can be as long as eight hours on top of prep time of over two. “I may not even get to leave the seat of the helicopter during that time.” These days instead of search and rescue in Clifton, Anglim and his crew may be avoiding RPGs in their Blackhawk. He has to fly low to the ground to do that. It makes for tough flying. “Power lines and antennas seem to pop out of the ground right in front of the aircraft,” he noted. Anglim is highly versatile. During his rare few days off, he pitches in as the Company’s carpenter. Or he reads up on Army aviation. “Being a good pilot you always are trying to learn more and more,” he stated. Anglim enlisted in the Army in 1989, a hitch that lasted until 1993. He went on o earn a degree at Union County Community College and then ‘re-upped’ at the rank of infantry sergeant with the New Jersey National Guard.

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reg Baron had been many things to many people, here in Clifton and beyond. But it is his life as a piano tuner for the past 30 years which he wrote about in a recent book—Backstage...Where High-tech and Low-life Collide—which will offer up many conversations to readers. The book is an illustrated and easy to read tour of the backstage areas of concert venues from across the world in which he has worked. On the pages (some of which may be too harsh for genteel readers) Baron, a Lakeview resident, recaps the illustrations, observations and musings of roadies and others associated with the green rooms of the entertainment industry. In the trade for three decades, Baron has worked with a variety of artists—from R&B to rock and roll, including eight years of touring with the Grateful Dead. The book, which is $13, can be ordered at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Borders, or from the publisher at 1-888-280-7715. Residents may recognize Baron or his melodic voice from when he speaks at City Council meetings, often outlining his ideas to make Clifton a more livable community. By the way, in his diverse life he has been a chicken plucker, airline and aerobatic pilot, flight and ground instructor, FAA safety check pilot, film actor, print model, voiceover artist, pianist, stand-up comic, author, developer of an anti-abduction system for children and graffiti artist. Baron is now at work on an animated feature film of a story he wrote about a dozen years ago for his then second-grade-daughter entitled The Good Day.

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Styling tuxedos from Deluxe Formal Wear, modeling gowns provided by Angelica Fashions (both in Downtown Clifton) and after being coiffed by hair stylists at Infatuation on Market St, Hairworks Urban Oasis and Lunar E Clips, CHS seniors strutted their stuff at the CHS Project Graduation Fashion Show on Feb. 6. Some of the models are pictured on these pages. Chair Maryann Cornett said proceeds from the fashion show and other ad journals, raffles, softball games and spaghetti dinners go to underwrite the cost of the 16th annual Project Graduation, which this year will cost about $40,000. Here’s what the the big bucks will buy: on graduation night, June 22, after the ceremonies on Clifton Schools Stadium and the photos at home, students meet back at CHS and board buses for a local resort. Volunteer chaperones accompany the kids. Arrival time is about 11 pm. Once the students are in, the exit doors are monitored and the grads are prohibited from leaving the premises.

Inside, there’s swimming, dancing, basketball, tennis, food, refreshments and plenty of fun in an alcoholfree environment. The Project Graduation entourage departs the resort at 6 the following morning and returns safely to Clifton. While some funding is also provided by CASA— Clifton Against Substance Abuse—more fundraising needs to be done. If you’d like to help out, send checks to CHS Project Graduation, Clifton High School, 333 Colfax Ave., Clifton, NJ 07013. For more info, call volunteer chair Maryann Cornett at 973-779-5678.

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The 8th Annual Clifton Super Bowl Family Day attracted about 300 residents and over 60 volunteers who cheered on the Eagles and Patriots at the Boys & Girls Club. Families who attended the event had fun in an alcohol, drug, and gambling free environment. Easy to do gym activities paired up child/parent teams who afterwards watched the big game on two large TV’s while enjoying hot dogs, pizza, chips, dessert and soda. The 3rd Annual ‘Dip & Tackle Contest’ was also a hit, as entrants were asked to whip up their favorite dip. First place winner MaryEllen Krattinger was followed by chefs Anna Maria Elmhada, Thomas Peterson and Noreen Ferrara. Thanks to all who made this annual family event successful! Without the financial and in-kind contributions of our 21 Club members, most of whom donated $100 each (see page 73) and the volunteer efforts of many, this annual event would not take place. Photos from the day follow...

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Service Above Self

Michael N.Corradino By Phil Read & Joe Hawrylko

ichael N. Corradino knows first-hand about the American Dream For one, he was born on the Fourth of July. “Me and Yankee Doodle,” he said. “They use to call me a ’firecracker.’” Then, not long after graduating with Clifton High School’s Class of 1934, he landed a $6-a-week job putting his typing and stenography skills to work at George Dixon Press Inc., eventually buying the company and running it with his wife, Anna Belle, until 1999. “It sure was,” he said when asked whether he had lived the American Dream. “Sixty years worth.” But it was the stuff in between —being a servant to countless others —that has defined his life, so much so that Corradino, now 88, is being recognized by the Passaic-Clifton chapter of UNICO,(Unity, Neighbor, Integrity, Charity and Opportunity) an Italian-American service organization, which is dedicating the Michael N. Corradino Service Above Self Award in his name.

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2005 Award Recipients Passaic County 200 Club Passaic Firefighter Jason Ayala Clifton Police Officer Stephen Berge Clifton Teachers Arlene Rodgers and Meredith Madden Passaic-Clifton UNICO’s Michael N. Corradino Service Above Self Awards and Gala Dinner Dance is on March 18 at Ill Tulipano Restaurant in Cedar Grove. The award is named for long-time Unican Michael N. Corradino and is presented to those organizations and individuals recognized for unselfish service to the community which best exemplify the UNICO motto ‘Service Above Self.’ For tickets, call Ricky Bagolie at 201-618-0508 or David D’Arco at 973-417-0731. 74

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Anne Belle and Michael in 1943.

“I don’t think I’ve ever met a human being who was more kind or generous,” said Frederick M. Testa, whom Corradino introduced to UNICO back in the 1960s. Much earlier, Corradino’s industriousness was evident. The Passaic-born fourth child of Bartolo and MariAntonia, he was barely 8-years-old when his family moved to Clifton, landing him in School 10. There, the principal, Harold J. Adams, extended an invitation for the young Corradino to join the Junior Police Organization. And so he did. In subsequent school years, he joined a lot of things, finding time to write a column for the Clifton Leader and forming the Antlers, a youth group of the Clifton Elks Band, and even selling business cards for newly opened taverns after the repeal of Prohibition. “$1.95 for 500,” he recalls today. But the memories extend to all you knew him. “He taught me long division and proof-read my papers,” said sister Mildred, seven years his junior. “Mike was also the first person to take me to the library … and he was the first person to take me to the movie theater.”

It was the day of the 5 cent movie, the era of shoot’em-up cowboy movies, in particular serials starring Hoot Gibson. To his day, Corradino remembers one in particular, when Gibson is felled by an arrow to the heart, with the outcome an unknown till the next week’s sequel. “It didn’t hit his heart. It hit the Bible (in his jacket),” Corradino said. “That stayed with me all these years.” Other things, too, have stayed with him. Such as the time he was stationed in France during World War II, transcribing communications from officers on the field while in the war room of the VI Corps Headquarters. General Dwight David Eisenhower — the guy with the bold smile — showed up. “He had a charisma. It was extraordinary,” Corradino said of the man who would later serve as two terms as president in the 1950s. “He could talk to people and make them agree with him without realizing he was doing it.” The lessons of life helped forge Corradino’s path of service. Early on, he joined the Geraci Citizens League, formed by a group of Sicilian men who immigrated from Geraci Siculo, Sicily, as a way to preserve their culture and meet other Italian-Americans. In 1949, he joined UNICO, an organization that his name would become synonymous with for years to come. He chartered UNICO chapters, took on jobs as vice president and treasurer, headed up its mental health research committee, organized parties for disabled children and in 1985 took home the Dr. Anthony P. Vastola Gold Medal Award at UNICO’s national convention in Phoenix, Ariz. All along the way, friends and family said, the satisfaction of helping others was evident. “When I was younger, (I) would be amazed at the joy he would get from helping others,” said his daughter, MaryAnn Green. “Few things brought greater joy to my father then helping others.”

Anne Belle and Michael today.

She’d get no argument from her father. “It’s such a good feeling to see something good come out of something I’ve done,” he said. “It’s beyond expression because it’s a heartfelt kind of thing. It makes a person feel like he’s accomplished something just by being helpful … Absolutely, absolutely, it’s a great gift.”

The Testimonials Abound Barbara Peirano recalls Corradino’s help when she returned to college late in life. “He would proof-read all my work for me,” said Peirano, today the editor of UNICO‘s magazine, ConUNICO. A friend, Nina Corradino, recalls her introduction to American society. “He taught me English when I first arrived here,” she said. By his side all these years has been his wife, the former Anne Belle Lomauro, who he first pinned with his bronze “C” from Clifton High while sitting in a car in front of Passaic’s Memorial School in 1937. They’ve been married 62 years. “Oh a long time ago,” he said. “Yeah, gosh.”

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Unico Spring Concert Sunday April 24th, starting at 2 pm at Joey’s Nightclub • 955 Allwood Rd, Clifton

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We asked some of Mike Corradino’s friends and coworkers to share a thought or two about the long-time Unican. Here’s what they had to say: Anthony Catanzaro, Neighbor and Friend: My wife Irene and I have known Mike and Anna Belle for about 50 years now and I can’t imagine having a better friends or neighbors. Mike is always the first one there when you have a problem, willing to help in any way he can. He goes out of his way to take care of those around him. He is a great true friend. Barbara Peirano, Editor, ComUNICO: I’ve known Mike for many years, he is such a generous man, always trying to help someone out. When I returned to college in my 40’s, Mike helped me along the way. He was always there for advice, he would proofread all my work for me and guide me through college. His guidance helped me get through college with good marks and graduate. He is just an outstanding individual, extremely loyal to his friends and always willing to lend a hand.

the Geraci Citizen League that he has held the chairman’s post for the last 30 year. He also has hosted an Annual Christmas party for retarded women which I have now since taken over the duties for. His level of dedication to his family and community is unmatched, he is the ultimate gentleman, a family man, there is nothing bad you can say about him and I am honored to be a part of his family. UNICO could not have found a better man to honor. Frederick M. Testa, Unican and Friend: I first met Mike in the 60’s, when he introduced me to UNICO. While he was on the scholarship committee in May 1965, Mike got UNICO to grant me a scholarship. Over time, Mike and I established a great relationship, during which he helped me run for national office and was one of my strongest backers. More recently I had the honor of speaking at Mike and AnnaBelle’s golden anniversary. Throughout the years, I don’t think I’ve met a human being who was more kind or generous that Michael Corradino.

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Mildred Snyder, Sister: Mike was seven years older then me, so he was the person I always looked up to. He taught me long division and proofread all my papers. Mike was also the first person to take me to the library, a place we would visit often, and he was also the first to take me to the movie theater. When he was 20, my brother organized the Geraci Youth Organization, a program that gave many kids the opportunity to have fun in a safe environment. He has always been a great brother, family man, and a leader.

IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE OWNER OF FRANKLIN REALTY, BY THE NUTLEY NJ FRANCHISE REAL ESTATE OWNERS THAT THERE WERE PUBLISHED MIS-STATEMENTS DIRECTLY TARGETING THE PRODUCTION OF SAID OFFICES. THE NUTLEY REAL ESTATE FRANCHISE OWNERS REQUESTED A RETRACTION WHERE THESE STATEMENTS APPEARED. IN AN EFFORT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE SITUATION IN A TIMELY FASHION, THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS BEING PRESENTED TO CLARIFY THE MIS-STATED STATISTICS.

MaryAnn Green, Daughter: My father has always been one of the most unselfish people I have ever met, he exemplifies service above self. His generosity is unmatched by anyone. He has always been dedicated to his family and UNICO, two things that he has prides most. UNICO has always been prevalent in my life, I used to attend meeting with my father when I was younger and would be amazed at the joy he would get from helping others. Few things brought greater joy to my father then helping helping others. He is overwhelmed to have this award dedicated in his name.

THE GARDEN STATE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE IS THE DATA BASE IN WHICH REALTORS INPUT THEIR LISTINGS AND KEEP TRACK OF THE REAL ESTATE MARKET IN A PARTICULAR AREA. THIS DATA WAS INACCURATELY CALCULATED BY FRANKLIN REALTY. FRANKLIN REALTY OF NUTLEY WAS NOT THE NUMBER ONE REAL ESTATE OFFICE FOR PRODUCTION IN THE TOWN OF NUTLEY, NOR DID IT OUT PRODUCE ALL FRANCHISES WITHIN THAT TOWN.

Nina Corradino, Unican and Friend: Mike is an amazing man, he is an inspiration to me. He taught me English when I first arrived here, going out of his way to help me. Our families have grown very close since, he is the Godfather of my son. He helps his community in anyway he can, whether it be UNICO or

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Mildred Snyder Knows the Story It was her brother who organized the Geraci Youth Organization, an offshoot of the Geraci Citizens League, back in 1939. That brother — Michael Corradino — didn’t become the group‘s first president by chance. He had noticed that it was the women who did the yeomen’s work of preparing for the annual St. Joseph’s Dinner-Dance at the Geraci Citizens League, formed in 1930. As a member, he approached the elders about giving women membership rights, he said. “You’re trying to break up this organization,” he said of the response, “so I stepped down.” And he stepped into what became called the GYO. “We had a great time together," he said. "We went on bus rides, we went on picnics.” Fast-forward some years, and Corradino found himself in a decades-long role at the Geraci Citizens League, serving as its chairman, after the GYO disbanded when its members departed for World War II. To find the origins of the Geraci Citizens League, you have to travel to the Medterranean Sea and atop the Medonie mountains, home to the small place called Geraci in Sicily. The history of the village dates to 550 B.C., when the Greeks ruled over a good deal of Europe. Legend has it that the village was known as “Jerax,” meaning high habitat of the vultures. The Geraci coat of arms bears a huge bird astride two scaling ladders, signifying that even that creature needed ladders to soar to the heights. Although rich in culture, Geraci lacked the economic opportunities of America, leading to an exodus that brought many to Passaic. Once in their new homeland, it became apparent that a firmer bond was needed. In 1930, Bartolo, a barber on Passaic’s Columbia Avenue, proposed the idea to a group of friends. Together, Bartolo Paruta, Giovanni Torregrosso, Giuseppe Filippone, Domenico Mangia, Filippo J. Silvestri, Marianno Baldanza, Frank Lomauro, Salvatore Lomauro, Pietro Chichi, Domenick Paruta, Giuseppe Castella, Giacomo Sammarco, Ignazio Cancellieri and Natale Savasta championed the cause of the “Lega di Cittadini Geracese” — The Geraci Citizens League. 78

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Chosen to lead the league was Filippo J. Silvestri, who set a firm foundation for those who would succeed him. Two years later, a Ladies Auxiliary was formed with Rosina Baldanza as the first president. The groups would eventually move under one title, becoming involved in community matters and keeping the link between Geraci and their ItalianAmerican relatives. “We had a little community of our own because we shared roots,” Corradino said. “We were able to stay tighter. … Many of us knew each other as early as we were born. The Geraci community strove to stay together in areas in Passaic.” Aside from helping out the community, the League organized Italian carnivals, family picnics, Christmas parties and, of course, the St. Joseph‘s Dinner Dance. The St. Joseph‘s Dinner Dance, organized by Corradino for years, is now under the command of Nina and Frank Corradino. This year’s event is on March 19 at the Princess Chateau on Route 46 West in Lodi For tickets, call the Corradinos at 973-2780356 or 973-470-8982.

School 11, on Merselis Ave., has been serving Lakeview families for 100 years. In honor of this centennial, the 5th Grade Class Parent Committee is selling School 11 100th Anniversary t-shirts, which cost $10 each. All proceeds will benefit the Class of 2005. To purchase a shirt, call 973-340-3138 or 973-546-2578. Also, plans are underway to commemorate the 100th anniversay with an event. While current students will certainly have a big role in the affair, alumnus interested in participating, sharing information or photographs should call Principal Gregg Dickey, pictured here with some 5th grade students, at 973-470-2401. School 3, on Washington Ave., will host a Ladies Only Comedy Night on March 10 at 6:30 pm at the Brownstone in Paterson. Tickets are $40 and includes show, dinner and dessert. For info, call Alice De Liberto 973-546-1194 or Angela Montague 973-546-6512.

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Tom Fieldhouse will receive the Friend of Youth award, the top honor of the Clifton Optimist Club, at the Annual Clifton Optimist Beefsteak Dinner on May 22, 4 pm at the Boys & Girls Club on Clifton Ave. Tom Miller will receive the Stanley Zwier Community Service award and the Judge Joseph J. Salerno Respect for Law award will go to the Clifton Special Police. Tickets are $35 if purchased by May 1. Call Dennis Hahofer at 973-473-2200 x107. Passaic-Clifton UNICO will host its 4th Annual Spring Concert on April 24 at 2 pm at Joey’s, 955 Allwood Rd. Hopeless, Rubber Souls, Brookwood and the Flying Mueller Brothers will perform. Net proceeds benefit CHS Project Graduation, the CHS Mustang Marching Band, Passaic Marching Band and Passaic-Clifton UNICO Scholarship Fund. Advance tickets are $10, $15 at the door. Call Joey Barcellona at 973-773-2110 for info.

A Serenity Mass is hosted at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 380 Clifton Ave., at 5 pm on the first Saturday of each month. The service is offered as an informal service of thanks for people who are involved in any kind of recovery program. “We are celebrating God’s loving desire to heal wounded and broken people like us,” said the rector of St. Peter’s, Fr. Hank Dwyer. “We welcome the wandering, lost or searching souls into fellowship.” The service is open to all, churched and unchurched, committed believers and seekers of the truth, said Dwyer. “This is an opportunity for people to come together to thank God for recovery, for abstinence and for fellow travelers along the spiritual 12-Step path,” Dwyer added. All are invited to come to this service but everyone is asked to respect the confidentiality and anonymity of others who attend. Call Dwyer at 973-546-5020 with any questions. CHS Softball coach Juliann Magliarditi will conduct a softball clinic for girls in grades three through eight on March 6 and 13 in the CHS gymnasiums. The clinic will be managed by coach Magliarditi and her varsity players, who will go over basic offensive and defensive skills. A $20 donation is requested for the CHS Softball Booster Club. For more info call 973-779-7274.

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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church hosts a corned beef and cabbage dinner on March 12 at the Church Hall, 386 Clifton Ave. at 5:30 pm. The Irish Step Dancers perform. Reservations required; tickets are $12. Call 973546-5020. St. Peter’s Haven hosts a Tricky Tray and dinner on May 12 at 6:30 pm at The Brownstone in Paterson. Tickets are $35 a person. To reserve a table call 973-546-3406.

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