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die mjwm7f shopper April 12, 2000 Zone 1 Fair Lawn Elmwood Park Saddle Brook Price Four contend in race for three seats renovation of the high school auditorium. Dennis Gerber Gerber, who served one term from 1989-92, is seeking to rejoin the board after failing to retain his seat in 1992. He said the biggest concern facing the Board of Education is the physical condition of the township's five schools. "The board is about to go out and bond to upgrade our facilities," said Gerber, 49. "We need BY ALBERT STAM PONE News Editor SADDLE BROOK One incumbent and three newcomers are vying for three available school board seats in the township.

Incumbents Alex Yoda and John Brodie are not seeking re-election, thus guaranteeing that the nine-member board will welcome at least two new faces. When residents go to the polls on April 18, they also will be asked to approve a $160,000 0 to bring our schools up to today's standards. They need major work." Gerber is the chief financial officer for the borough of Lincoln Park. He said his financial experience, as well as his past board experience, better allow him to understand the points of view of residents when it comes to school matters. "I feel I can mix all sides together," he said.

"I've got a good feel for all the components that make up the school sys- PHOTOS BY NICK MESSINA Seniors on tap The senior tap dancing group, The Top Hatters, recently performed at the Paterson Kosher Nutrition Center. At left, the Top Hatters perform a Gene Kelly number, Singing in the Rain. Below, in a different number and get-up, the group exhibits its toe-tapping prowess. The Top Hatters are led by Fair Lawn resident Marji Cohen, (below, far right). Also from Fair Lawn are dancers Ethel Braun, first from left, and Flora Marks, third from left.

INSIDE 87-year-old still a 'cut up' with locals FAIR LAWN Although most of his peers are living the life of a retiree, 87 -year-old John Miano is still going. Armed with a comb and cutting utensils, as well as sporting a friendly disposition, Miano still works in the profession he has been at for more than 70 years: a barber. He's cut hair and perfected his trade on heads all over the globe. Read why generation after generations of customers still flock to get their locks cut by Miano. 31 Reaching out to make a difference FAIR LAWN Students at Memorial Middle School banded together to help make a positive difference for freshmen students affected by the tragic dormitory fire at Seton Hall University recently.

As part of the program, called the "Starfish Project," students assembled care packages for the coeds. The Starfish Project program also is designed to teach students the "Six Pillars of Character." 31 NDEX tern." Gerber is the father of one boy who graduated from the high school last year, a boy who is a high school sophomore and a girl who attends the middle school. He is the president of the Saddle Brook High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) and a former trustee of the township's library. He has lived in Saddle Brook for 21 years. PLEASE SEE BOE, PAGE 100 Body found, identity is determined BY CHRIS NEIDENBERG Staff Writer FAIR LAWN A 34-year-old borough man was found dead near the Fair Lawn All-Sports Association building last Friday morning and authorities have been trying to determine the exact cause of death, police reported.

Police said they found the body of Peter White III at about 8:15 a.m., lying on the ground near the building, in the Dobrow Complex off Harristown Road. Lt. Jeffrey Welsh said authorities were still trying to determine the exact cause of death, as of Monday afternoon. "The Bergen County Medical Examiner has not yet released a toxicological report," Welsh said, speaking at that time. He added that police also had no information at that time as to why White, described in an obituary as a self-employed carpet installer, might have been in the complex.

"There were no signs that the body was abused," Welsh said. At press time, authorities were ruling out foul play. The matter had been forwarded to the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office, which had declined to get further involved in the case, due to the apparent nature of White's death. "We do not believe this is a matter we need to be involved in at the present time," is all First Assistant Prosecutor James Santulli would say on Monday. Santangelo Funeral Home of Lodi was handling funeral arrangements.

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