Articles
on People and Organizations
Two
Years After She Was Killed: Did the death of Officer
Collura have a lasting impact? And, a peek at the
Congressional vote to name a post office after Fair Lawn's former
policewoman. (Summer 2005)
Where
Fair Lawners Work: It's interesting to see where most Fair Lawn
residents work and where the people who work in Fair Lawn, live.
(Summer 2005)
Remembering
Frank Bennett: Dick Engelhardt on Fair Lawn HIgh's
football coach, a long time ago. (Summer 2005)
Naming
Fair Lawn Streets: Jane Lyle
Diepeveen on the origin of our street's names. (Summer
2005)
For
Kids With Severe Problems: The Children's Therapy Center
provides services for kids with major genetic disorders, severe
developmental delays, visual problems, communication disorders and
physical problems. Find out how Tatum O’Neal, fertility drugs, the
Saddle River, special education, parking shortages, and basement
flooding -- have something in common. (Spring 2005)
The
Opportunity Center on Fair Lawn Avenue It's sort of a place to
work. (Spring 2005)
One
Kid: Zack Stein is raising money to help prevent birth defects
and assist babies born prematurely. (Spring 2005)
C.
Arthur Ferwerda: This
World War II veteran, a fifty year resident of Fair Lawn, shared his World
War II story
with Fair Lawn News.
(Winter 2005)
Discrimination
and Homeland Security: A group of Jewish residents have set up a
new group to fight discrimination against ethnic groups -- in an effort to
protect Fair Lawn. (Winter 2005)
At
All-Sports, It's Never Too Early to Think About Baseball: Hundreds of
volunteers in Fair Lawn help to bring All Sports programs to kids.
(Winter 2005)
Naugle
House: Jane Lyle Diepeveen, Fair Lawn's Borough Historian, on
the Ackerman-Naugle family and their homes. (Fall
2004)
The
Caps Are Leaving Fair Lawn, Now Before his bar mitzvah, Eric
Pass started collecting caps to give to kids battling
cancer. His goal was to collect 1,800. (Fall 2004)
Bankruptcy:
Evelyn McHugh on Radburn's extraordinary boom and bust. Last
of her four part series on Radburn's history. (Fall
2004)
More Hall of Fame:
More special people nominated to Fair Lawn's Hall of Fame, including
Andrew and Andy Fox, Jay Freidman, the Golds and some Sports Hall of
Famers. (Summer 2004)
Hubie
Brown: He has done pretty well for
himself since his days at Fair Lawn High. (Summer 2004)
Fair
Lawn TV: Volunteers are writing, directing, producing, and
starring on Channel 77, Fair Lawn's own TV station. (Summer
2004)
From
Radburn Road to Cooperstown: In July, Fair Lawn's own Murray
Chass will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
(Spring 2004)
Fair
Lawn's Hall
of Fame: More special people who belong in Fair
Lawn's Hall of Fame, include: Marge and Julian
Bornstein, Ed
Cooper, Andrew E. Fox, Nick Felice, Sam Greydanus, Matt Healey, Bob
Langan, Henry "Pop" Milnes, Lewis Sprechman, Nick Vanore,
and Helda Walsh. (Spring 2004)
Fighting
to Breathe After 9/11: On September 11th, 2001 -- Bob
Gulack was a victim of international terrorism. A month
later, he became a victim, again. (Spring 2004)
Who
Gave Money Last Year: Fair Lawn residents
and businesses who gave to the the congressional and presidential
candidates in 2003. (Spring 2004)
Police
Station; Going to jail was fun for some 8 year old cub scouts. Getting arrested was no joke for
two 12
year old girls. (Spring 2004)
Police
Officer Sara Toro: How
she faced the murder of her colleague and friend.
How real police work compares with what we watch on TV, what cops do when it’s quiet, and
much
more. (Winter 2004)
Who
Is Our New Assemblyman? He's really excited about his new
job that pays about $14.50 an hour. (Winter
2004)
The
Most Powerful Man in Fair Lawn: Fair Lawn News talks with the
Congressman Steve Rothman about running for higher office, Iraq and
President Bush, endorsing Joe Lieberman, and not dating any movie stars.
(Winter 2004)
Counting
Bill Gates' Money: Evan Marcus figures out how much money the world's richest
man has and all the toys he can buy with it. (Fall 2003)
How
Old Is Your Neighbor?: It's kind of spooky what you can find out
on the Internet. (Fall 2003)
Fair
Lawn's Hall of Fame: The first of the nominees are
in. (Fall 2003)
The last of
the unclaimed Money: In the last of our three part series, Fair Lawn
News publishes the names of another 500 residents and businesses with
unclaimed money. (Summer 2003)
Three
New Volunteer Firefighters:
A young woman following her Dad's footsteps, law school student
inspired by 9/11, and father of two wants to help community.
(February 2003)
Fair
Lawn TV: Having trouble finding our local station and did you
know you could get cable TV for only $12.69 per month. (February
2003)
Seniors:
Activities at the Senior Center. (February 2003)
Fair
Lawn Actress: Karol Shveytser nominated for a prestigious award.
(December 2002)
From
Paterson to Fair Lawn: St. Leon Armenian Church honors Father
Hallajian's many years of service. (October 2002)
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. (October 2002)
Stuff For Seniors:
Activities at the Senior Center: learning, having fun and improving
your health. (October 2002)
Fair
Lawn Nurse in Israel: Ruth
Grossberg learned
how nurses work when faced with non-conventional warfare. (August
2002)
Did
You See Fair Lawn News on TV?. Lloyd Dorfman's show premiered
on Channel 66. (August 2002)
Did
You See Laurie Hochman on TV? Well over 100 people saw Lloyd's
show, over 1,000,000 saw Laurie's. (August 2002)
Who
Has a Crush on You? Today, Fair Lawn's teenagers and young
adults are much more sophisticated. (August
2002)
Computer
Tips: Fred Holzsager on
a critical task for computer users. (August 2002)
Organizing:
Stacey Agin Murray's tips on organizing summertime (and anytime)
photographs.
(August 2002)
Obstacle Course:
Jean Barratta zipping around town.
(April 2002)
Churches:
Regional celebration of oriental churches (February 2002)
Early
Start: Eight year old records and performs (February 2002)
Florida:
WW II veterans reunite in Florida. (February 2002)
Out of the Kitchen:
And into the gym. (December 2001)
Get Some People Together:
Hosting a Cookie Exchange. (December 2001)
Art
on River Road: Non-profit offers classes and workshops. (October
2001)
TV
Star: 15 year old Fair Lawn girl sings
on Good Morning America. (October 2001)
Keep
Those Stamps: Fair Lawn Veterans are seeking
stamps. (October 2001)
Library
Happenings: For kids and adults. (October 2001)
Senior
Activities: Health and fun. (October 2001)
From
Fair Lawn High School to Tony Award Nominee: (August
2001)
Changing
Population: Asian population is growing, including 335
Filipinos. (August 2001)
Appreciating
the Underappreciated: Rotary Club expresses their thanks.
(June 2001)
Shooting
in Memorial Park: But they are not real cannonballs.
(June 2001)
Channel
66:
Inside Borough Hall, News and Legal shows. (June
2001)
New
Shows on Channel 66 (April 2001)
Senior
Center Trips and Activities (April 2001)
Hadassah
Honors Its Woman of the Year (April
2001)
Spotlight
on Fair Lawn Community Television (February 2001)
Congregation
Ahavat Achim the Smedresmans (February
2001)
Cable Station Needs
Help (December 2000)
Veterans Remembered (December
2000)
Cable Station Flooded (October
2000)
Interviews Destroyed
By Flood (October 2000)
Elks Selling Lodge to
Bris Avrohom (September 2000)
Links
to Fair Lawn Organizations
Sports
Links
Fair
Lawn's Recreation Department
All-Sports Association
Entertainment
Links
Diamond
Jubilee Band
Fair
Lawn High School Musicals
Old
Library Theatre
Radburn
Players
Religious
Institutions Links
Ahavat Achim
Orthodox Congregation
Congregation Shomrei
Torah
Episcopal
Church of the Atonement (Anglican)
Fair Lawn Jewish
Center
Our
Savior Lutheran Church
St. Anne's
Church
St.
Leon Armenian Church
Temple Avoda
Temple
Beth Sholom
Van
Riper Ellis Broadway Baptist Church
Young
Israel of Fair Lawn
Misc.
Organizations Links
Fair
Lawn Deaf Program
Garretson
Farms
High School Alumni Association
League
of Women Voters of Fair Lawn
Radburn
Association
Volunteer
Center Of Bergen County