October - November 2002 Edition

Fun Things To Read   Plotting Her Revenge:  Fair Lawn's most talented writer, the Kitchen Elf, loves her birds but if you've heard her banging those pots and pans, you know she hates those 'furry little rodents'.    Vote On The Wonders of Fair Lawn:  Readers nominated the top 21 Wonders of Fair Lawn.  Now it's time to vote for your favorite seven.     More Irish, Italian or Russians in Town?  Peter Kortright III on Fair Lawn's changing population.        Offering Their Perspective   With Sadness and Resolve:  Chris Neidenberg on how the Borough Remembered September 11th.    Are Your Kids Too Busy?  Mrs. Lustgarten on scheduling activities for your kids.   Letters To Editor:  Teachers, 4th Grade Poem, Traffic Todd, Neighborhood Watch, ..   My Old Crush:  Betty's crush on Dr. Kildare from a long time ago.      Politics and Government   Council Candidates:  Before the November election, Steve Weinstein and Howard Hyde answer questions about important issues (including what is their favorite ice cream flavor     Trying To Get To Hackensack:  The Mayor and Former Mayor discuss issues, people and ideas -- before they face off in the County Freeholder race.    No Smoking Anywhere Near the School:  Chris Neidenberg on the latest ordinance.    Parking on Broadway Defining the lack (or perceived lack) of parking on Broadway.    Election Results:  Weinstein, Hyde, Ganz, and Trawinski.      Richer and Safer   Your House is Worth Over $65,000 More This Year Than Last:  Prices keep going up.   Keeping The Police Busy: The unedited blotter makes you feel like you're at the Police Headquarters.    Photo of the Month:  Larry Koplik enjoys his walks on Fair Lawn Ave a bit more lately.          Check out the list of our sponsors on the bottom of every page.   They help us keep each other informed.

Become a Fair Lawn News Sponsor:  Build  Your Business and Help Your Community.   Looking Back (and Ahead)   50 Years Ago In Fair Lawn:  General Eisenhower and Senator Nixon visit, referendum for new elementary school, long trip to the Jersey Shore, and new brick homes for sale.    Tour the Cadmus House:  The Borough Historian invites you to visit Fair Lawn's historical museum and she offers her thoughts on Fair Lawn's 7 Wonders.   From Paterson to Fair Lawn:   St. Leon Armenian Church honors Father Hallajian's many years of service.     Upcoming Events:  You can find out what's going on around town by checking out the Events (and Classifieds listing).  It doesn't cost anything to list your event.    Stuff For Seniors:  Activities at the Senior Center:  learning, having fun and improving your health.      The School Referendum   The Referendum:  Amy Sutnick explains the Board of Education's proposed referendum that we'll be voting on in December.   What you get for $38 million:  The list of proposed improvements at all the schools.   Why, Why, Why:  Fair Lawn News readers asked why don't we have enough space, how about Edison School, why not just add more kids to the school, and why now?   Not in the Top 75:  The High School was not in NJ Monthly's Top 75 in the state.  If the referendum passes, do you think it would help get us back in?    A Student's View:  The Fair Lawn News' 16 year old columnist, Matt Greenfield, offers his perspective.      Fair Lawn News Columnists on Organizing, Exercising, and Anti-Virusing.   Getting Organized:  Stacey Agin Murray organizing your house, office and life with some local tips.    After That Tennis Game - Linda Rosen continues her  tennis fitness tips to help you improve your flexibility and your game.    A Virus From Your Friends:  Fred Holzsager on protecting your computer.