February - March 2002 Edition

Why Aren't Women Running for Local Office?:  There are no women on the five person borough council and only one on the nine member Board of Education.  Fair Lawn News asked Jane Spindel, Nancy Wallace, Sheri Adler, Bob Gordon, Ed Trawinski, Barry Winston, Elyss Frenkel and two ideal candidates for their thoughts.    Education   Expanding The Schools:  Phil Zimmerman reports on the issues before the Board of Education.    Telling The Teacher:  Mrs. Lustgarten on the importance of keeping teachers informed.    General News     Escape from WTC.On September 11th, a friend of Fair Lawn News was working on the 82nd floor of the World Trade Center’s Tower 1.  He’s now ready to share the story of his narrow escape.    Corporate Control of Local Media:  Concerns Expressed About How Fair Lawn Residents Are Getting Their News.   Letters To Editor:  Letters on full day Kindergarten, school changes, gum wall, Channel 66, civilian police academy, and more.    Recent Real Estate Sales:  The market is still strong.    More Gum Wall is Gone:  After Fair Lawn News posted a picture of the Gum Wall in the last edition, the borough's construction official told the owner of the building to take it down. (See photos in archives)    Churches:  Regional celebration of oriental churches on Saddle River Road.    Early Start:  Eight year old Laurie Hochman records and performs 'Pledge of Allegiance'    Florida:  Fair Lawn WW II  veterans reunite in Florida.

Click Here To Find Out How To Become a Fair Lawn News Sponsor:     Eating Out   The Results of Fair Lawn's Favorite Food Survey: 600 Fair Lawn News readers cast votes for their favorite Fair Lawn pizza, bagels and restaurants.  The envelope please.    Amy Reviews El Sheesh:  Offering a cultural experience that keep Fair Lawn interesting.    Omars:  Lloyd Dorfman Remembers A 'Special' Place.    Note:  Fair Lawn News does not accept any money or services to review restaurants.      Eating Out And In:  Kitchen Elf addresses Fair Lawn Dads on the topic of gift giving.   CyberKat Reviews Good Times:  Dining Out on New Year's Eve.    Politics and Government   New Job, New Office, New Staff: New Fair Lawn Assemblyman starts working.    From The Mayor's Desk:  Mayor Ganz tells us about his job and how he doesn't have six wives.    Long Road For Legislation:  Route 208 Sound Barriers Are Not Even Close To Being a Done Deal.    Honoring Flossie Dobrow:  A tribute (from our archives) honoring Flossie's retirement after 25 years on the Council.    Health     Keeping Fit in Fair Lawn:  For her very first column, Linda Rosen offers some tips on improving your posture and  answers your questions on fitness.   Courageous 6th Grader:  Sarah Yourman is bravely battling several chronic illnesses. Yet, she's out on the slopes this winter.