12th Annual

Community Service Awards Honoring

Public Service: Detective Edward Kazmierczak, Police Dept Captain Paul C. Kearns, Jr., Fire Dept George Tadiello, DPW • Joseph P. Harris, TVAC Pat Battle Woman of the Year Barbara Pinsak Educator Teaneck Cinema Cultural Arts Khaliyah Legette Youth Achievement Oritani Bank Business of the Year Dr. Harry Lefkowitz, DC Physician/Healer of the Year Teaneck’s Military Veterans Larry Bauer Community Service

October 10, 2013 Marriott - Glenpointe Teaneck, NJ

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802 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Tel: (201) 801-0012 • Fax: (201) 490-1808 www.teaneckchamber.org

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Dear Friends: For those that know me… rest easy, this is not an e-mail, consequently I am limited to what this one page can hold. It is with pleasure that I welcome you to the Teaneck Chamber’s 12th Annual Community Awards Dinner. An evening of networking, socializing, meeting new people, the faces behind some of our local businesses, organizations and government. Spending an evening with friends and sharing in the fabric that makes up Teaneck. Over the past year the Teaneck Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has been actively promoting a program that we feel would benefit small businesses in the area of group health insurance. The Chamber also has various committees in place. More information can be found on page 29. TCC continues to be an active member in the Inter Chamber Consortium (ICC), a group of 14 other local chambers, that meet once a month to share ideas, issues and do joint functions. As in the past few years, TCC again promoted participation of Teaneck businesses and organizations in the 4th of July Parade and National Night Out, has also promoted the Teaneck International Film Festival to the ICC and other organizations as an annual Bergen County cultural resource. A special thanks goes out to my fellow officers and board members: Jenny, Yolanda, Allen, Patrick, Joel, Emin, Handan, Lina and Joe, Garry, Fernando and the newest member of our family, Peggy. Continue enjoying the evening, the program, the company of good friends, family, co-workers and neighbors. This is what it is we are all about. Thank you for sharing your evening with us. With best wishes ,

Larry Bauer

Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. -Henry Ford

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The Teaneck Chamber Of Commerce Would Like To Thank: Co-Sponsors Five Star Premier Residences of Teaneck Signage Kunath Sign Co. Photographers Ray Turkin Janet Joyner Kosher Meals Ma’adan Media Sponsor The Jewish Voice and Opinion ef Additional thanks Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe And

To You For joining us to make this a most memorable evening Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. Henry Ford

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Teaneck Chamber of Commerce 2013 Larry Bauer Bauer Printing Company PRESIDENT

Jennifer Glass Credit Cards, NJ VICE-PRESIDENT

Yolanda Andrews Five Star Premier Residences of Teaneck SECRET ARY

Allen Ezrapour Citibank - Paramus TREASURER ---

Patrick Finnegan Holy Name Medical Center-Gift Shop Joel Goldin Heritage Pointe of Teaneck Emin Kahyaoglu Kismet Limousine Handan Koch Oritani Bank Lina Ramirez / Joseph Viganola Bogota Savings Bank Garry Salomon Davis, Saperstein & Salomon PC Fernando Sosa Haon Tech.com LLC ---

Peggy Davis Special Events Coordinator

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Teaneck Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement The founders of the Teaneck Chamber of Commerce were aware that an organization of this type is only as strong as the combined voice of its members. To maximize the Chamber’s influence, we actively seek the participation of every potential member, business owner, professional, services, non-profits and home based business. As well as reach out to the Township and community at large. The Teaneck Chamber of Commerce are the eyes, the ears and the voice of Teaneck’s business, professional and industrial community.

Purpose To represent the business community of Teaneck in an ongoing effort to maintain and expand the business environment. To act for and on behalf of the business community of Teaneck municipal affairs representing the common interests of the business people in Teaneck. To favor legislation that is in the best interest of the business community at the municipal, county, state and national levels and to oppose legislation that is not. To take whatever steps are deemed necessary to portray Teaneck as an attractive community that serves the needs of the business community as well as it’s residents. To organize and sponsor events or promotions to benefit the various businesses, not-for-profit community organizations and professions in Teaneck and to give new businesses the opportunity to establish relationships with colleagues in the community. To welcome new residents to Teaneck and to acquaint them with the business and professional advantages of their new community and to help ease their transition into the community. To promote integrity and good faith, just and equitable principles in business and professional activity and to acquire, preserve and distribute civic, social, commercial and economic statistics and information of value on behalf of the Teaneck business and professional community. 6

Community Service Awards Dinner October 10, 2013 Marriott - Glenpointe • Teaneck, New Jersey

PROGRAM Welcome Larry Bauer President, Teaneck Chamber of Commerce

Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem Township of Teaneck Honorable Mohammed Hamedudden, Mayor Invocation Introductory Remarks Sponsor Acknowledgment s DINNER Awards Presentation Det. Edward Kazmierczak, Police Dept - Public Service Capt. Paul C. Kearns, Jr., Fire Dept - Public Service George Tadiello, DPW - Public Service Joseph P. Harris, TVAC - Public Service Pat Battle - Woman of the Year Barbara Pinsak -Educator Teaneck Cinema (Matthew Latten) - Cultural Arts Khaliyah Legette - Youth Achievement Oritani Bank (Kevin Lynch) - Business of the Year Dr. Harry Lefkowitz, DC - Physician/Healer of the Year Teaneck’s Military Veterans (Lenny Hennig & Erich vonSalzen) Larry Bauer - Community Service

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MOHAMMED HAMEEDUDDIN, Mayor Phone: 201-362-5863 e-mail: [email protected] Address: Municipal Building 818 Teaneck Road • Teaneck, NJ 07666 For additional information, visit: http://www.teanecknj.gov 8

Edward Kazmierczak Detective, Teaneck Police Department Ed joined the Teaneck Police Department on July 15, 2002. In his 11 years of service to the Township, he has served in patrol and most recently in his current assignment as a Detective in the Anti-Crime Unit. He has an innate ability develop information that leads to criminal arrests, the recovery of weapons, and the prevention of crimes in Teaneck as well as other communities within our County and State. A brief example of some of his work that we are recognizing him for today is as follows:

2012 - Conducted an investigation that lead to the recovery of two handguns. 2008 - Developed information that led to the arrest of 6 individuals on charges of attempted murder for the brutal beating of a man with a table leg.

2007 - Rescued a handicapped resident from a house fire. 2005 - Developed information about suspects involved in a robbery of a gas station in Hackensack. Suspects were arrested and the handgun used was received based on the information provided.

2005 - Developed information about a planned robbery of a house party in Teaneck. Based on this information, the party was cancelled and potential injuries were averted.

2005 - While traveling home from work, he noticed a suspicious vehicle in a gas station in Little Ferry. The vehicle matched the description of a vehicle used earlier in a robbery in Englewood. He maintained a surveillance of the suspects while notifying the Little Ferry Police. Little Ferry Police responded and arrested the subjects and recovered a handgun. f

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Robert A. Wilson, Chief of Police To Report an Emergency 9-1-1 General Business: 201-837-2600 Detective Bureau: 201-837-2565

Community Policing 201-837-8759 Juvenile Bureau: 201-833-0495 Crime Stoppers: 201-833-4222

Address: Police Headquarters 900 Teaneck Road • Teaneck, NJ 07666 For additional information, visit: http://www.teanecknj.gov 9

Paul C. Kearns, Jr. Captain, Teaneck Fire Department Captain Paul C. Kearns Jr. is a nineteen year veteran of the Teaneck Fire Department. Throughout his career, Captain Kearns has developed both personally and professionally. He holds certifications as an EMT, Fire Instructor, Fire Inspector, and a Hazardous Materials Technician and is the only member of the Teaneck Fire Department who is a member of New Jersey’s Urban Search and Rescue Team (NJ-TF1). A graduate of Bergen Catholic High School, he obtained a BA from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Fire Service Administration and a MS from Rochester Institute of Technology in Environmental Health and Safety Management. Captain Kearns has lectured on the local level and state level about firefighter safety, wellness and emergency operations. In addition, he has contributed to several textbooks that are utilized within the fire service, emergency management and at the collegiate level. He is an adjunct professor of fire science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Bergen Community College and Passaic County Community College. He sits on advisory boards at both Bergen Community College and Passaic County Community College, and was instrumental in developing the Fire Science curriculum at Bergen Community College. Captain Kearns has brought numerous presentations and lectures to the Teaneck Fire Department that are found at institutions of higher education. Recently, Captain Kearns sustained serious injuries during a mutual aid response while operating at a house fire in Hackensack. Captain Kearns was in the process of performing outside ventilation to support interior operations when the roof he was standing on collapsed causing him to fall approximately twelve feet. Captain Kearns, unable to rescue himself due to the injuries that he suffered, called a “MAYDAY”, and was rescued by members of the Hackensack Fire Department. He suffered a fractured back, burn injuries to his face, puncture wounds to his legs, torn muscles in his back and injuries to his hip. Despite being in a brace for four months and walking with a cane for nearly seven months, Captain Kearns endeavored to return to duty as a member of the Teaneck Fire Department. Captain Kearns reported for light duty in January of 2013. He’s proven to be an inspiration to all around him. The staff at the Kessler Institute has commented on his drive and motivation. He was honored by the Kessler Institute by being profiled in their 2013 calendar. Unfortunately, his recovery has slowed and he still experiences the effects of the injuries and has been informed that he can no longer serve as a member of the Teaneck Fire Department. Captain Kearns was the first member of the fire suppression side of the Teaneck Fire Department to receive recognition of the Teaneck Chamber of Commerce and is the first member of the Teaneck Fire Department to be recognized a second time. He has received numerous awards for service and valor, from the Teaneck Fire Department, the New Jersey Firefighter’s Mutual Benevolent Association, and various county, state and federal agencies. He was recognized as an inspiration patient by Kessler Institute. Captain Kearns was raised in Teaneck, and currently lives in Hillsdale with his wife, Colleen, son, Aedan and daughter, Mairead.. f

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George Tadiello Department of Public Works George Tadiello was born and raised in Teaneck, NJ. In 1985 he married his wonderful wife Karen and they moved to Vernon where they raised two beautiful daughters Melissa and Kimberly. Mr. Tadiello was hired by the Township of Teaneck Department of Public Works in February 1982 as a Mechanic while still being an active member of the National Guard. In 1985 Mr. Tadiello was promoted to Assistant Supervisor and in 1986 he was promoted to Supervisor. Mr. Tadiello transferred to the Maintenance Division in 1997 where he obtained his CPO license. As Supervisor of Maintenance Division, Mr. Tadiello is responsible for the upkeep of the plumbing, electrical and the carpentry of various township owned buildings. These buildings include but are not limited to the Municipal building, Public Works building, (4) Firehouses, police station, and the recreation center. He is also responsible for the proper workings of the town pools, wading pools and parks throughout Teaneck. Since 1992, Mr. Tadiello has served as the Building & Grounds Director of his local lake community. This position affords him the opportunity to oversee the cleanliness of the lake and his community. He also is active member of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service where he serves as Deputy Warden. During his 32 years of employment with the Department of Public Works he has had the pleasure of meeting and working with a great group of men and women. f

DEPARTMENT of PUBLIC WORKS

Fran Wilson, Director Phone: DPW (201) 837-1600, Ext. 1727 Recycling Information (201) 837-1600, Ext. 1946 Address: Public Works 1600 River Road • Teaneck, NJ 07666

For additional information, visit: http://www.teanecknj.gov 11

Joseph P. Harris Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps (TVAC) Joseph Harris, a US Air Force veteran and 25 year Teaneck resident, has served his community for the past 9 ½ years as a volunteer EMT and active member of TVAC where he has served as a Trustee, Crew Chief and Building and Grounds Chairperson. His dedication was evident early on in his willingness to assist however, whenever and wherever he could with the corps. With a CPR Save Award and a Meritorious Service Award to come for delivering a baby in a minivan on Queen Anne Road, he has never taken his opportunity to serve for granted. Here we are 846 calls & 9 ½ years later, celebrating and honoring one of "TVAC's Best". Joe has maintained the ambulance corps building inside and outside. He has partnered with the County Sheriff’s Department Labor Inmate Program to utilize their assistance in landscaping, painting and various other tasks for the good of the building. Joe has established himself as a role model in important decision-making, as well as partnering with various companies for in-kind assistance with Building and Grounds. From hanging bunting on the 4th of July, to ordering new flags when needed, he is a valuable asset to the organization. Joe is strongly committed to the organization, its improvement and its members. Joe personally devotes a tremendous amount of his time to taking calls and overseeing the B & G committee, from ensuring the building is up to par to making sure everything we need is stocked. As a Crew Chief and Building and Grounds Committee Chair, Joe has consistently been a remarkable asset to the corps. Joe has also successfully trained probationary members and aided in their attainment of regular member status. Joe’s dedication to his commun ity shouldn't come as a surprise to anybody who knows him. From chaperoning Project Graduation, to providing emergency care at his place of employment, Joe is an extraordinarily caring person. Joe has spent 35 years as a Theatrical Property Master on Broadway, working for such shows as Crazy for You, Beauty and the Beast and Billy Elliot. Currently he is emplo yed on Spiderman, Turn Off the Dark. Not once, but at least twice on Spiderman, Joe has provided emergency care, utilizing his “EMT” skills when accidents have occurred, taking the lead in patient care. In response to a recent accident during the show, the C. O. O. of the theatre sent a letter to the Corps stating, “I do not take for granted the value of having a certified, EMT on-site during rehearsals and performances…on this particular occasion, I felt that Mr. Harris’ actions were exceptional and worthy of commendation.” This is the type of man we are proud to honor and stand beside as a valued, exceptional member of the Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps. With his free time, Joe is an avid tomato gardener and has a passion for cooking new recipes for his family: wife Kathy O’Neil, and his sons, Rob and John Harris. “Awards are not necessary to reaffirm a pride in what you do.” This sentiment fits Joe to a T. It gives me great joy to affirm with pride, in front of Joe’s family and the

community, how much TVAC, Teaneck and NYC owe to Joseph P. Harris. Joe, you've earned this. Congratulations. But most of all, thank you. f

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Pat Battle Anchor/Reporter, WNBC-TV Pat is the co-anchor for “Weekend Today in New York” and is the station’s New Jersey senior correspondent assigned to NBC4 New York’s news bureau based in Fort Lee, N.J. Battle’s reports focus on issues affecting the Garden State, as well as breaking news of the day. An energetic and dynamic reporter, Pat's outgoing personality, compassion, sincerity and ability to relate to people has endeared her to viewers. Whether celebrating their successes or relating their challenges, Pat has told countless stories with her uniquely personal touch. Tough when she has to be, tender when she needs to be, always fair and consistently credible. Pat joined NBC4 in April 1996 from WCBS-TV where she was a general assignment reporter handling breaking news stories in the tri-state area. Prior to WCBS-TV, she worked in the same capacity for NBC-owned station WCAU-TV in Philadelphia. Battle also worked as a general assignment reporter, back-up anchor and host of a weekly public affairs program for the New Jersey Network News in Trenton. Battle began her career as a newspaper reporter for the Asbury Park Press first as an intern while in college then as a beat reporter. An award winning journalist in both broadcast and print, Pat takes great pride in her service and contributions to the community in which she works. In a testament to her commitment to giving back, in February 2013, she was awarded the first annual NBC4 New York Community Outreach Hero Award for her ongoing dedication - "touching viewer’s one event at a time." Pat has worked tirelessly to lend her voice or lend a hand to public service organizations across the tri-state area. Her efforts have been recognized by dozens of organizations - from the Jackie Robinson Cultural Center to the Girl Scouts of America. Among the many honors bestowed on her, Pat has won two New York Emmy awards for her work in television news. She was recognized in 2008 by the McDonald’s Corporation as a Broadcast Legend in that company's Faces of Black History Campaign. She has earned recognition for her contributions to public service from the Morris County Prosecutor's Office and the National Organization of Blacks in Law Enforcement (NOBLE). She was the 2008 recipient of the Circle of Honor Spirit Award from the Greater New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Pat has served as honorary chairperson for the annual Memory Walk in Bergen County for nearly a decade. Since 2006, she has served as honorary chairperson for the Northern New Jersey Walk Now for Autism Speaks. In the fall of 2010, Pat was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery to remove the malignant cells. She documented her personal journey, and broadcast her story on News 4 New York at the close of Breast Cancer Awareness Month that October. The story drew an unprecedented response from viewers. Hundreds of women reached out to Pat, many of whom had not undergone a mammogram with any regularity, if at all. Pat believes that early detection saved her life, and she has made that a mission.

Pat was born and raised on the Jersey shore. She attended the University of Maryland’s School of Journalism in College Park. She is married and has three children.

You can follow Pat on Twitter@patbattle4ny and on Facebook. f

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Congratulations from the Teaneck Board of Education

To Barbara Pinsak Superintendent of the Teaneck Public Schools The Teaneck Board of Education congratulates Barbara Pinsak as Educator of the Year nominated by the Teaneck Chamber of Commerce for 2013.

“Ms. Pinsak puts the education of Teaneck’s children at the forefront of everything she does as an educator," said Board of Education President Dr. Ardie Walser. "She is respected by our various stakeholders in the community and beyond. The Board appreciates her knowledge, skills and passion for education.” The Teaneck Board of Education, students and their families are fortunate to have Barbara Pinsak as Superintendent of the Teaneck Public Schools with sincere appreciation, Board of Education Trustees Dr. Ardie Walser, President Mrs. Gervonn Rice, Vice President Mrs. Margot Fisher Dr. David Gruber Mrs. Sarah Rappoport Mr. Sebastian Rodriguez Mr. Howard Rose Mrs. Clara Williams Ms. Shelley Worrell Administration Robert Finger, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Vincent McHale, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

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Barbara Pinsak Superintendent of Schools

Ms. Pinsak began her career in Teaneck as a classroom teacher in 1975. She progressed successively as a teacher of the gifted, technology resource teacher, K-8 technology instructional leader, supervisor of instruction for technology K8, and principal of Lowell Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School. She was appointed Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in 2008. In addition, she worked as an adjunct professor at Ramapo College of New Jersey, and has been an instructor at Fairleigh Dickinson University and at various programs within the Teaneck Public Schools and the Teaneck Community Education Center. She is a graduate of the Principals Center at Princeton University. Ms. Pinsak holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from Indiana State University, an M.A. in Learning Disabilities from Fairleigh Dickinson University, has completed extensive coursework for the Ed.D degree in Educational Administration and Education of the Gifted from Teachers College, Columbia University, and has completed the coursework in the Executive Ed.D Program in School Leadership at Seton Hall University. f

TEANECK PUBLIC SCHOOLS Barbara Pinsak, Superintendent

Bryant Elementary School

1 Tryon Avenue

(201) 833-5545

Hawthorne Elementary School

201 Fycke Lane

(201) 833-5543

Lowell Elementary School

1025 Lincoln Place

(201) 833-5553

Whittier Elementary School

491 West Englewood Avenue

(201) 833-5538

Benjamin Franklin Middle School 1315 Taft Road

(201) 833-5451

Thomas Jefferson Middle School 655 Teaneck Road

(201) 833-5471

Teaneck High School

100 Elizabeth Avenue

(201) 833-5400

Central Administrative Offices

One Merrison Street

(201) 833-5508

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Teaneck Cinema Matthew Latten

Teaneck’s Cedar Lane Cinema had been entertaining Bergen County since 1937. That’s why it was so surprising when the lights went dark and the doors were locked last November. The sign on the marquee read, “Closed for Renovations”, yet the owners stated that the high cost of converting to the new digital technology that soon would be required by the film industry was too high of an expense for them. They would not be reopening the theater. While many older citizens of Teaneck were reminiscing about the memories that were made surrounding the theater, others worried about the devastating impact the closing would have on the Cedar Lane business district. Within a month, the lack of foot traffic had already forced the closing of another long time restaurant right across the street. Things looked bleak, then in stepped Matt Latten. Matt grew up in the movie business. He had been following in his father’s footsteps by working as a projectionist and service technician. He even had jobs at Cedar Lane Cinemas fixing the projectors. Matt also has experience renovating old theaters as he is part owner of Sayville Cinemas on Long Island, New York. That theater was built by the same man who built the Teaneck Theater, and it had also undergone a facelift recently. When Matt heard that Teaneck’s theater was available, he jumped at the chance to bring it back to life. Matt signed a 20-year lease, and is working hard to restore the building to its former glory. When the façade to the marquee was taken down, Matt discovered the former marquee preserved underneath. So rather then cover up this gem with another façade, Matt decided to take the time to restore the old one. A lovely mosaic tile design was discovered under the carpet at the entrance to the theater and will be buffed to its former brilliance. Matt is also working with a couple of parties to see if the murals discovered in some of the theaters under the old drapes can be incorporated in some way into the theater’s new art deco design. Yet there will also be modern conveniences too, such as plush stadium seating in each theater, correctly oriented to the screen (unlike many seats in the former theater,) a new candy stand, box office, and larger bathrooms. But the best part is that all tickets should stay reasonably priced, once again making it a great family destination. f 17

The Rotary Club of Teaneck Congratulations to all the 2013 Honorees

And Best Wishes to The Teaneck Chamber of Commerce For a successful evening! The Teaneck Rotary is a non-partisan, non-secular service organization that helps local, national, and world-wide humanitarian needs. Rotary meetings are every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at Vitale’s Restaurant, 293 Queen Anne Road, and once a month on the second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., also at Vitale’s. We invite you to attend a meeting as our guest and enjoy a complimentary lunch or dinner while you learn about our amazing organization! For information about The Teaneck Rotary, Call Larry Bauer at 201.801.0012

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Khaliyah Legette Youth Achievement Khaliyah is an ambitious young woman and eager to be as successful as she can. She has great initiative and has achieved success in her high school career. During her years at Teaneck High School she was involved in many clubs and activities which included- HEAL Mentoring Program, Delta Sigma Theta GEMS, National Coalition of 100 Black Women-Role Model Mentoring Program, Teaneck Youth advisory Board (co-chair), ACE Mentoring Program, National Honor Society, NULITES, National Society of High School Scholars and Interact club. Khaliyah was on the spring track team and she was captain of her cross country team and fencing team. As well as school activities, Khaliyah made time to give back to the community by volunteering. Her volunteering included- serving meals to the homeless, singing to the elderly at Englewood’s actor’s home, camp counselor at Vacation Bible Camp, helping homeless to create resumes, THS math and literacy summer program, Carnivals at BFMS and Bryant school, Juneteenth celebration at Overpeck park, Teaneck Clean and Green, Shelter Our Sisters Christmas gift wrapping, Halloween candy give-away on Cedar Lane, Mother Daughter event at TJ middle school, organizer of Teaneck Youth Advisory board forum, volunteer at financial seminar sponsored by NCBW, National Day of Service at Windsor Park, referee for the freshman/sophomore fencing tournament, tutor and special Olympics. Khaliyah managed to keep a full schedule while maintain a 4.0 GPA. Even though she had a rigorous schedule, she was offered a job to help out a young autistic lady by running with her to get exercise, Khaliyah gladly accepted that offer. She said that she feels good helping people. Khaliyah’s accomplishments didn’t go unnoticed. She was the recipient of the World History and Algebra1 award, writing award from the National Honor Society, the recipient of the councilwoman Lizette Parker’s Black History Month program youth award, THS hall of fame award, THS 4.0 GPA or higher award, valuable senior award for fencing and cross country and the three letter award for cross country-fencing and track manager. Khaliyah will be attending Georgetown University in the fall. She plans to double major in biology and political economics. She is currently in the competitive Georgetown Summer Scholar program for 5 weeks. f

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Congratulations to all of this years honorees for everything you do to make Teaneck a great place to live, work and play day in and day out! Councilman Mark J. Schwartz [email protected]

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Oritani Bank Kevin Lynch

Oritani Bank is a strong, safe and stable community bank with over $2.0 billion in assets that has been serving their customers and their communities for over 100 years. The parent company, Oritani Financial Corp., is a publicly traded Holding Company listed on the NASDAQ exchange with the trading symbol “ORIT”. The Bank is very well capitalized with two to three times the level of capital required by regulations, and its operating performance consistently excels against its peer group. Oritani was among the earliest NJ banks to decline the TARP funds. The Bank is headquartered in Washington Township, NJ and has 25 branch locations throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Passaic Counties. In 2007 Oritani created the Oritani Bank Charitable Foundation which supports worthy causes to help improve the quality of life for residents in the bank’s service area with over $1.25 million in donations to date. Oritani offers a full line of deposit and loan services to both retail and commercial customers. Oritani history in Teaneck: Oritani Savings and Loan Associations, through merger, acquired the assets of Tenakill Building and Loan Association of Teaneck, New Jersey, on May 1st, 1956. The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance granted the association permission to continue serving the Township of Teaneck through a branch office. An entire new building was constructed at Cedar Lane and Larch Avenue, which later was to house the Oritani Savings’ staff during construction of its present main office at 321 Main Street, Hackensack. f

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Dr. Harry Lefkowitz, DC With over 30 years of serving the Teaneck community, Dr. Harry Lefkowitz, DC is the fabric on which healing and community are woven together. Dr. Lefkowitz or Dr. Harry as he is affectionately known has taken the area of chiropractic health care to the next level. When Dr. Harry started his practice, he not only had the opportunity to heal patients through natural, holistic methods in the latest chiropractic techniques, he also informed and taught patients about the physiology of the human body. In the 1980s, chiropractic medicine was still up and coming and experimental. Dr. Lefkowitz brought chiropractic to the forefront of American health care, one patient at a time. Dr. Harry became a Diplomat in Kinesiology, the study of human kinetics and human movement. Kinesiology addresses physiological, mechanical and psychological mechanisms. Dr. Lefkowitz was on the cutting edge of the natural health care scene before terms like holistic, homeopathic and organic became the buzz words in healthcare. Dr. Lefkowitz constantly is updating his practice by studying and implementing the newest techniques in chiropractic health. Located at 153 Fort Lee Road in Teaneck, Lefkowitz Wellness Center is open 6 days a week with office hours on Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am -7pm, Tuesday evenings 4pm-8pm, Fridays 11am-4pm and Saturdays 10am-1pm. With 3 to 4 newly re-decorated patient suites, Dr. Lefkowitz can accommodate several patients throughout the day at almost anytime, cutting patient wait time and keeping health care efficient. Dr. Lefkowitz has also expanded his marketing program in the last year with adding Michelle Bivins, as Community Outreach/Event Coordinator on staff. Ms. Bivins searches out community wide events and coordinates community outreach activities for Lefkowitz Wellness Center. In the past several months, Lefkowitz Wellness Center has partnered with several non-profit organizations including the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey, Shelter Our Sisters, The Teaneck International Film Festival, and many other non-profits. Lefkowitz Wellness Center has presented “employee appreciation & pamper events” in schools and businesses and have also saluted Teaneck’s bravest with Firefighters Appreciation week last spring. Armed with a chair massage and therapists, Ms. Bivins assists Dr. Lefkowitz in spreading the word about natural, holistic ways of healing through massage therapy. Dr. Lefkowitz also teaches the general public about chiropractic care through his Lunch & Learn series at area restaurants. Dr. Lefkowitz & staff bridge the gap between health care and community. Dr. Harry Lefkowitz is also a family man married to his wife Susan of over 30 years. His four children are all educated in the Teaneck school system and he lives right here in the heart of Teaneck. He has developed relationships with local business people and has a long list of satisfied patients. Dr. Harry Lefkowitz has the healing touch with a heart of gold. f

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Teaneck’s Military Veterans · While only one day of the year is dedicated solely to honoring our veterans, Americans must never forget the sacrifices that many of our fellow countrymen have made to defend our country and protect our freedoms. - Randy Neugebauer · You'd have to go a long way to find someone who was more proud and grateful for what our veterans have done for all of us. - Jim Davis · We owe our World War II veterans - and all our veterans - a debt we can never fully repay. - Doc Hastings · America's Veterans have served their country with the belief that democracy and freedom are ideals to be upheld around the world. - John Doolittle · Because all of us believe and understand in the fabric of the common bond of why we call ourselves American is to care for the men and women who wear the uniform; and when they take off the uniform, we care for them when they are veterans. - Steve Buyer · America's veterans embody the ideals upon which America was founded more than 229 years ago. - Steve Buyer · Twenty-five million veterans are living among us today. These men and women selflessly set aside their civilian lives to put on the uniform and serve us. - Steve Buyer · The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude. - Jeff Miller · Thank you for the sacrifices you and your families are making. Our Vietnam Veterans have taught us that no matter what are positions may be on policy, as Americans and patriots, we must support all of our soldiers with our thoughts and our prayers. - Zack Wamp · Since the Revolution, eight generations of America's veterans have established an unbroken commitment to freedom. - Steve Buyer · Our veterans accepted the responsibility to defend America and uphold our values when duty called. - Bill Shuster · Freedom is never free. -Author Unknown · How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and sheroes! -Maya Angelou · When our perils are past, shall our gratitude sleep? -George Canning 25

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Larry Bauer Community Service Larry Bauer, a longtime resident, business owner, active community member and volunteer in Teaneck, has a wealth of background that has forged the person he is today. As a resident, he has called Teaneck his home for the last 40 years. As a business owner, he has been in the printing industry, delivering high quality products for people and businesses in the local area for the last 35 years, with his start at the age of 6 when he used to set manual letter press type in his father’s print shop. In the 10 years before bringing Bauer Printing to New Jersey, Larry worked for many printing organizations and gained substantial knowledge and experience. As a community member and volunteer, he currently serves as President of the Teaneck Chamber of Commerce, sits on the board of the Cedar Lane Management Group, Teaneck Creek Conservancy, a board member of the Rotary Club of Teaneck, steering committee for the Teaneck International Film Festival and Fair Trade Teaneck. Past involvements include a host of other community organizations such as the Lion’s Club and Jersey Buddies. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/ Economics from Kansas Wesleyan University and has gained many other certifications over the years, most recently including being a graduate of Bergen LEADS (Class of 2012), Leadership Teaneck. Larry firmly believes, “You cannot make a difference if you do not get involved!” Larry’s interests are varied. He is multi-lingual, speaking English, German, Spanish and French (some better than others). He obviously enjoys traveling! He is innovative and has created new concepts that have helped advance businesses. He enjoys family, which for him is varied and far reaching. He picked up on his father’s involvement with the Family Tree, which dates back to the mid 1600s. This led him to organize a family reunion, bringing together members of the family from the US, Israel, South Africa, Netherlands, England and Italy, with family members ranging in age from newborn to mid 90s and beliefs from reform, through conservative, to Orthodox with excellent Hassidic representation as well. The event was held at the great hall of the Jewish Heritage Museum looking out to NY harbor, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, a most appropriate setting. What was to be a simple memento of the event, turned into a journal of over 270 pages consisting of memoires from the S.S. St Louis, Gurs, family history, humor and more. f

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INITIATIVES and COMMITTEES Teaneck Chamber of Commerce Group Health Insurance Initiative - For nearly two years, the Teaneck Chamber of Commerce, in concert with key stake holders, set out to find a way to help local businesses save money on the health insurance premiums they pay for their employees. Out of many meetings, the Chamber’s insurance program was developed. Today, all members of the Teaneck Chamber can request to become part of our program (minimum of two full-time employees) and save money on policy renewals and potentially get even better service and resources. Contact us at [email protected] with your name, company, phone number, e-mail address and the number of employees (if possible, please state family, single, parent & child, etc.) and we’ll have our primary contact respond to you with a quote for your new policy. Being a member of a committee offers many opportunities from greater visibility, increased opportunities, lower costs, networking and more. To become a member of any committee, the business first needs to be a member of the Chamber. Banking Committee - By working together we can provide what a business might need. Help existing businesses to survive, reach out and solicit new businesses to come to our community. If a project is too large for one, the opportunity is there to collaborate. Each bank has its strengths. Real Estate Committee - This committee is broken down to two segments, commercial and residential. Those businesses connected with real estate bring a wealth of knowledge and resources to the community. Like the Banking Committee, they are able to introduce new businesses into our community, help them navigate around the community to get established, find suitable sites. On the residential side, give good reason why someone would like to locate their family to Teaneck and what Teaneck has to offer. Cultural Arts Committee - Teaneck has long been known as a hub for all things cultural. In an effort to help promote the individual venues to members of the community and to the county, the Cultural Arts Committee was formed not only to help these organizations survive and continue providing quality productions with ever shrinking contributions while at the same time helping the business community. Other committees are on the drawing board. For businesses to grow and survive we need to work together, by helping each other, we are helping ourselves, by participating in the Chamber is like participating in a networking group. All the benefits are right in our own back-yard. f

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