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HHPD Chief Colaneri Completes Command & Leadership Program
Hasbrouck Heights Police Chief Michael J. Colaneri graduated from the New Jersey
State Association of Chiefs of Police West Point Command and Leadership Program on
September 18, 2007.
[Story & photo]
Town Day 2007 September 29 @ Woodland Park
[Story & photo]
MDA Labor Day Telethon Volunteers @ VFW Post 2007
The 42nd Muscular Dystrophy Telethon began Sunday, September 2, 2007 at 9 p.m. and ran
through Monday, September 3rd until 6 p.m. Over 300 volunteers helped answer 100 phones
and stuffed and mailed letters. [Photo & story]
In the Nick of Time
The Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department responded to a smoke condition at Nick’s Quick
Stop, 183 Boulevard, about 11:30 a.m., Sunday, September 2, 2007. A small fire in the
storage area was extinguished by the owners. The cause of the fire was undetermined and
under investigation. No injuries were reported. [Photo]
First United Methodist Church Welcomes New Pastor
My name is Iraida Ruiz de Porras and was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 1, 1965 to
Irma Rodríguez and Nestor Ruiz de Porras, in a Methodist based home. [Photo & story]
The Almost Disaster
It could have been a disaster. But wasn’t. On Friday afternoon, August 24th,
about 2:18 p.m., a fully loaded gasoline tanker collapsed on Route 17 at the jug-handle
across from White Castle.
[Story & photo]
HHFD Search & Rescue Drill
On the evening of August 22, 2007, the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department conducted
training at a Kipp Avenue house scheduled for demolition. The exercise was led by First
Assistant Chief Mike Ratowski, Rescue Lt. Chris Halloran and Ladder Company Capt. Brian
Morrow. [Photo & story]
Lenox Recovers Jet
The Aviation Hall of Fame (AHOF) received a 36 foot long, 12,500 lb. forward fuselage of a
Convair 880 (N803TW) on Tuesday, August 7, 2007. It was transported from Atlantic City
Airport by Lenox Corporation. Bill Lenox started working on this project with the AHOF in
November 2006.
[Photo & story]
Handicap Accessible Park Comfort Station Dedicated
Community Access for All Committee dedicated the new comfort station in Woodland
Park on August 5, 2007. The new brick comfort station is fully handicap accessible
with extra wide doors, mobility space for wheelchairs, oversized stalls and new safety
lighting. [Story & photo]
Youngsters Enjoy Listening About the Lady Bug
The Junior Women’s Club of Hasbrouck Heights hosted Story Hour at the Hasbrouck
Heights Free Public Library. [Photo & story]
256 Attend Potter Party
At the stroke of 12:01 a.m., before a crowd of 256 eager readers at the Free
Public Library of Hasbrouck Heights, J.K. Rowling’s final volume in her Harry Potter
series was released to the sound of excited cheering. The long-awaited “Harry Potter
and the Deathly Hallows” is sure to be an instant classic and enjoyed for many years
to come. The Library’s Harry Potter Party and Book Sale was the place to be, where
Muggles and Wizard wanna-bes of all ages came in droves on July 20th from 9:30 p.m. till 2
a.m. [Story & photo]
Rt. 17 Accident Injures Eight
On July 9, at about 2:17 p.m., the HHPD received calls of a multiple motor vehicle
accident on Route 17 North. It was reported that a car with six passengers came in
contact with a tractor trailer while changing lanes, overturned, slid on its roof and was
then rear ended by another vehicle that then crashed into a pick-up truck parked at
Kundert Motors. The tractor trailer continued down Rt. 17 striking two more vehicles.
[Photo & story]
Farmer's Market 2007
Area Residents Enjoy Fresh Produce From Heights Farmers’ Market [Photo & story]
July 4th Children's Parade
About 70 entrants participated in the Annual Children’s Parade held July 4,
2007 at Washington and Burton. [Story & photo]
Annual Senior Citizen Picnic
A picnic is a picnic whether it is held outdoors or indoors. The decision to hold
the Annual Senior Picnic indoors this year, did not take anyone by surprise. [Story & photo]
HHPD Fingerprints 2nd Graders
Since the 1970’s, the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department has conducted the
"Project Kid Care ID Program" for all Corpus Christi, Euclid and Lincoln School
2nd Graders beginning in April and ending in June. About 150+ students participated this
year. [Story & photo]
HHPD Jr. Police Academy
The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department held their 8th consecutive "Junior
Police Academy" for Hasbrouck Heights students. About 29 students participated.
The one week program was held from June 26th through July 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. [Story & photo]
HH Little League Picnic
The Hasbrouck Heights Little League held its Annual Picnic for the 400 town families
involved in the 2007 season, on Saturday, June 23, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at
the Little League Complex.
[Photo & story]
Flag Day 2007
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Hasbrouck Heights Lodge #1962 and Hackensack
Lodge #658 held a combined Flag Day Ceremony at the Hasbrouck Heights Lodge on June 14,
2007.
[Photo & story]
HHFD Trains at American Legion Post
Insert body content here.The American Legion Post building made its final contribution to
the community on Sunday morning, June 10, 2007, with the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department
conducting training. The building was slated for demolition. [Story & photo]
Hasbrouck Heights Girl Scout Bridging Ceremony 2007
The Hasbrouck Heights Girl Scouts held their 2006-2007 Bridging Ceremony at 7:00 p.m.
on June 4, 2007 in the Kiefer Auditorium located in the Hasbrouck Heights High School.
The opening ceremony began with a procession, flag salute, Girl Scout Promise and comments
by the Service Unit Manager. [Story & photo]
Fred Depken Retires After 75 Years
After 75 years on the job, Fred Depken is retiring from his family business at K & D
Oil.
As the patriarch of the company, Fred Depken III’s memories go back to the days of
coal.
It was his great grandfather, Gerhard Depken and his two sons, Frederick and Gerhard Jr.,
who founded the G. Depken and Sons Company over a century ago. [Story]
HHPD & WRPD Join Forces for Special Olympics
On June 1, 2007, about 9:30 a.m., the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department accepted the
“Special Olympics” torch from the Lodi Police Department. Several members of the
HHPD carried the “Torch” to a brief ceremony held at Shop-Rite, then proceeded
up Williams and along The Boulevard past the Circle. The torch was then presented to the
Wood-Ridge Police Department near the border. The HHPD run was about 2.4 miles.[Photo & story]
HHFD Memorial Day Service
Following the Memorial Day Parade along Terrace Avenue and a Service
at Veterans Memorial Park honoring Veterans, the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department marched
to the Fireman's Memorial at The Circle to honor those who served in The Department. [Story & photo]
Memorial Day 2007 Observed
Memorial Day activities began with a parade from Williams Avenue, along Terrace Avenue,
concluding at Memorial Park on May 28, 2007. The parade was led by recently returned Iraq
servicemen and the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department Honor Guard. Marchers included the
Mayor and Council, Veterans from the VFW Post 4591 and American Legion James B. Scarr Post
106, Knights of Columbus, B.P.O Elks 1962, Hasbrouck Heights High School Band, and several
Boy and Girl Scout units followed by the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department. This was the
89th year that the citizens of Hasbrouck Heights observed Memorial Day at this monument. [Photo & story]
13th Annual 24-hour Memorial Weekend Bicycle Marathon
The Marathon was held at Depken Field starting on Saturday May 26 at 10:00 a.m.
and concluded Sunday May 27 at 10:00 a.m. About 200 boys & girls
participate in over 50 teams. The Marathon was sponsored by the Hasbrouck Heights Police
Department. [Story & photo]
Youth Week
Students conducted a Mayor and Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 22, 2007
[Story & photo]
HHFD Annual Inspection 2007
The Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department conducted its Annual Inspection at 7:00 p.m. on
Saturday, May 12, 2007. Department personnel were in full dress uniform. The equipment and
new headquarters were presented for inspection and Department personnel were available to
answer any questions.
The event was attended by local officials, as well as Fire Chiefs from mutual aid towns.
[Photo & story]
Moving A Piece of Heights History
Members of the American Legion Post 106 with the DPW crew that moved the 2,743 lb. 57mm
Anti-Tank Gun on April 30, 2007 [Story & photo]
28th Annual Plant Sale
St. John the Divine held its 28th Annual Plant Sale/Flea Market on April 28th offering top
quality nursery grown plants and a large selection of hanging pots. Several flea market
dealers offered various items. ###
[Photo]
HH Men’s Softball League -- 50 Years of Hits
The 2007 Season Opener softball game between The Sportsmen and New Balance Teams began on
a rainy Tuesday, 8:30 p.m., April 17th at Depken Field. The opening game was scheduled for
Monday, but the week-end’s Nor’easter made the field unplayable. [Photo & story]
Rau-Fitzgerald 5K/Terlemezian
1 Mile Run and Family Walk 2007
The rain from one of the worst Nor’easters to hit our area didn’t dampen the
spirits of the runners as they poised at the starting line. The 9th Annual 5k Run and One
Mile Walk, inspired by the memory of Hasbrouck Heights teachers John Rau, Cheryl
Terlemezian, and Robert Fitzgerald, was held on April 15th with registration beginning at
8 a.m. The Rau-Fitzgerald Memorial Run started at 9:30 a.m. on the Boulevard, followed by
the 10:30 a.m. Terlemezian One Mile Family Walk. [Photo
& story]
American Legion Closes "The Hut"
On April 14, 2007 at 11:11 a.m., the American Legion lowered the American Flag
for the final time. After 50 years, the Post sold its home which will be demolished
and replaced by two houses. The Post comander Michael Cahill vows to continue the
Post. [Story & photo]
Little League Opening Day 2007
Spirits were high as the The Hasbrouck Heights Little League held their 54th Opening Day
Ceremony Saturday, April 14, 2007.[Photo & story]
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Over 9,000 brightly colored Easter eggs dotted the Gary Depken Field for the
Annual Easter Egg Hunt held on Saturday, March 31st. [Story
& photo]
HHFD Responds to Car Fire
Fiery Exit Claims Vehicle: Driver OK. [Story & photo]
State-of-the-Art Fingerprinting
The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department has acquired an automatic "Livescan"
fingerprint system that is online all the time. [Story & photo]
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