August - September 2002 Edition 

Sheri Adler Remembered in Fair Lawn News   Sheri Adler head of the League of Woman Voters and the morning Rotary Club, a former Councilwoman and Deputy Mayor, as well as the owner of Creative Classroom on Fair Lawn Avenue passed away recently at the age of 58.   Here's what some Fair Lawn News readers said about her (many of these thoughts were posted on the Discussion Forum the week she passed away):    Assemblyman Matt Ahearn:  It is with the greatest heartfelt sorrow that I announce the passing of the Honorable Sheri Adler, former Councilwoman and friend to so many of us here in Fair Lawn. She had a heart of gold and worked her entire life to try to help others and make the world a better place to live in for everyone. She will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.   I wish to express my sympathy to her family and friends and all those who feel the pain of her loss.   Sheri's son, Alex: Mom, You have always been my guiding light and you will remain my guiding light.  For it is through your virtue of patience, your ethical strength, your compassion and your moral sense of civic duty that has helped me understand how to identify my place on Earth and has enabled me to strive to achieve all my aspirations.  I am truly a direct reflection of you.  I will never forget our lively political discussions, your unique historical perspective, your unconditional love, and most of all your wonderful cooking.  Your spirit will live on in all those you helped to inspire as well as in the family you so endearingly loved.  I miss you terribly.  Forever rest in peace.  Your loving son, Alex.    Stuart Pace:  On behalf of the membership of Fair Lawn Television Productions, I would like to offer our prayers and sympathy to the Adler family on their loss. Sheri was a major contributing member to our club and a friend of many years. Our thoughts are with the Adler family at this time.   John Cosgrove:  I met Sheri while working together on the 75th anniversary committee.  Since that time we've worked on many other projects together, I always enjoyed her ideas and enthusiasm. I saw her the Tuesday night before she died and she told me how excited she was about becoming the President of Rotary & The League of Women Voters. The fact that Sheri stayed involved in Fair Lawn, says a lot about her character . Sheri did a lot for Fair Lawn and will be sadly missed.   Don Smartt:  As a serving member of the board of trustees of the River Road Improvement Project since her departure from local government service, Sheri brought her advocacy for the business community and the community of Fair Lawn to our efforts, discussion and work. She gave her time, talent and enthusiasm to our work through her work on the Marketing Committee and on the board. I worked with Sheri on Council and as a board member....I saw her hope, her optimism and her caring first hand. Thank you, Sheri, for helping me serve Fair Lawn.    Ron Lottermann:   While I had only known Sheri for a very short time on a personal level at Fair Lawn TV, she quickly became someone that I could call a friend. She was supportive, caring, understanding and was truly a beautiful person.  I would like to extend my sympathies to the Adler family.    Lloyd P. Dorfman:  Rest In Deserved Peace Sheri.  Our kids will miss you    Candice Vivino:  I was shocked and saddened by Sheri's sudden passing. My heartfelt condolences to the Adler family. May the lord bless you and keep you Sheri. Rest in Peace.    Michele Bartolomeo (addressed to Sheri's son, Alex):   I worked with your Mom at FLTV and she was a very nice lady. I am glad that I had the short time of her friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. No words can be said to ease the pain or loss at this time. May you find comfort in knowing she will always be in your hearts and may prayer guide you in the days ahead. She is at peace now, and take comfort in that her pain is no longer with her.    Dee Wilson:  To the family of Sheri Adler, I'm very sorry for your loss.  I grew up in Fair Lawn and kept up with the discussion forum and newsletters...I give her credit for posting her thoughts on the government, politics and general thoughts, I felt I knew her just by reading her letters.  I applaud her!  I will miss reading her postings.   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Sheri Adler in Fair Lawn News Sheri on Business Why Women Don't Run For Public Office Three Fun and Successful Stores Against the Smoking Area by the High School Roles of Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Borough Manager  Sheri Resigns Sheri Elected Deputy Mayor