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Meet Bob & Joan Hayes

Rightfully, Glen Ridge prides itself on its community spirit. Literally hundreds of residents volunteer their time to the running of the town and its various organizations. But even among these many, Bob and Joan Hayes stand out for their decades of service to the borough. Indeed, they have left their mark on so many aspects of the town that, as one admirer mused, "it's hard to imagine what Glen Ridge would be like without Bob and Joan Hayes."

It could be argued that Joan's roots in this community go deeper than those of any other current resident, considering that both sets of her grandparents moved to Glen Ridge circa 1911. Her paternal grandfather, who had invented marblite flooring, tinkered in a lab behind his house on Washington Street. Her mother's family relocated to a house on Douglas Road from Korea, where her grandfather, an engineer, had overseen the installation of a train line and water works. Joan's parents were actually Glen Ridge

 

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High School sweethearts. After they married, the Pages lived for several years in Montclair, before purchasing a house on Forest Avenue in 1948. Joan Page excelled at GRHS as both a student and athlete. Indeed, she was one of the first two women inducted into the Glen Ridge Sports' Hall of Fame.  (continued on page 7)

Eco-Fair/Arts Festival: Reprise

There has been an Arts Festival on the second Saturday in May for the past 30 years. But last year it was partnered with the town's first Eco-Fair - to the benefit of both. So this May a reprise is being planned. In addition to the 85 vendors of arts and crafts, along with such services as dog grooming, make-up and even financial assistance, on the block of Ridgewood between Woodland and Clark, there will be some 30 tables devoted to eco-friendly products and techniques in the blocks from Bloomfield to Woodland. As was true last year, music and entertainments will augment the street-festival allure of the day's events.

Nonetheless, the 2009 Eco-Fair will have a save-money-by-getting-back-to-basics theme in keeping with the trying economic times. "If there is an upside to this economic crisis," noted one eco-fair planner, "it is that people are simplifying their lives and values. They are sick of excess and want to live more responsibly." In keeping with this idea, the Eco-Fair will feature a wide-range information and products that can save on money and promise a return to basics - but with a twist.

For example, the Eco-Fair will feature a vendor who can demonstrate such innovative cycling ideas as the Go-One, a sophisticated blend of an enclosed go-cart and tricycle, as well as collapsible bikes. Imagine the convenience of taking your bike on the train for use in the city! For those who adhere to the car, there will be Mini Coopers, made by BMW, available for test driving. Ideal yet trendy commuter cars, the Minis start at about $15,000 and come with options and new styling, including a sporty convertible model.

Spring is, of course, the ideal time to get back into nature. So other Eco-Fair participants will provide attendees with extensive information on organic gardening and lawn and tree care. The president of the local Beekeepers' Association will be back once again with (continued on page 6)

 

Table Of Contents

 

Message From The Mayor

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Memorial Day In Glen Ridge

2

The Wonders of Glen Ridge Water

3

Glen Ridge Library

4

Glen Ridge Recreation

5

Caring Community Alliance Up And Running

6

Gas Lamp Players

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Channel 36 Upgrade

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