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North Caldwell Residents,

We are pleased to bring you your first North Caldwell Magazine and hope you will enjoy the publications which will come out each and every month right to your home!

N2 Publishing is the leading provider of specialty publications for residents of small towns and exclusive communities across the nation. Our objective is to turn neighborhoods into com-munities with our monthly magazines. Locally, we produce magazines for Essex Fells, Mountain Lakes, and Fayson Lakes in Kinnelon.

This publication is a social magazine and it is designed to reflect the social activities and interests within North Caldwell. We are not associated, endorsed, or sanctioned by your town govern-ment; therefore we will not be the “voice” of your Town Council or Borough Office. If you have questions regarding anything that involves the Borough of North Caldwell, please contact them directly as we do not represent them. You will also not see any articles which represent a particular view or opinion of one party or another. The content will be completely social and fac-tual, not addressing any current or past debates.

This publication is being provided FREE OF CHARGE to you as a homeowner as the cost of producing, printing, and mailing each magazine is covered by the advertising partners that you see in each issue. We try our best to select our advertisers to ensure that they can provide the types of services that you may need or want as a homeowner. If you currently utilize a business that does excellent work, please let us know as they may want to reach out to your neighbors as well. Also, if you own or run a business and would like information on reaching your neighbors each month, contact me for advertising information or to simply list your business for free in the Resident Business Guide.

Each publication you will see is unique to your neighborhood, and the publication will reflect who you are as a community. A typical publication will include: social event information specific to the residents of North Caldwell, upcoming meeting informa-tion, fun and FREE social events put on by N2, activities and event calendars, business information, pictures, personal stories, and articles (mostly written and photographed by your neigh-bors), along with other information specifically tailored to your neighborhood.

Along with the magazine, we will host various free events to bring the community together for social events - free dinners out at top restaurants, salon reviews, golf tournaments, and more. We will communicate to you the various events we are hosting through the magazine and emails. If you wish to be included please email me at NorthCaldwell@n2pub.com.

These events and the publication are designed to increase social connections between residents and to develop an even better sense of community than you already have in North Caldwell. By providing a well-designed publication full of stories and photos, we have seen N2 neighborhoods increase attendance at social events and allow residents to meet people in the commu-nity who they otherwise would have never met.

I look forward to meeting each of you at our upcoming North Caldwell exclusive events!

JP HamelArea Director of Essex CountyNorth Caldwell Magazine and Essex Fells Magazine 201.410.8350jp@n2pub.com

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We Want Pictures of Your Lit-tle All-Star! It does not mat-ter if your child is a champion: make him/her feeling like one by submitting pictures of the proud moments on the playing field. All sports pictures are welcome for submission to the magazine.

Are you in a Book Club, a Bible Study group, or a Bridge group; and if not, would you like to join one? Let us know about it!

We want your announcements! Whether you just celebrated a birthday or anniversary, welcomed a new baby in the house, or had any other special occasion, let us know and we will include it in the next issue.

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Since this magazine is about you and your neighbors, your involvement is not only welcomed it is what this publication is all about! We will feature and welcome recommendations of the following articles each month, therefore, please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with the types of articles we normally include in the publication. If you have any other article or story suggestions, please email me.

If you or a family member would like to be featured for any of the stories, just email me at NorthCaldwell@n2pub.com and I will send you the simple details of submitting the information or how you can recommend a neighbor.

Pictures – WE LOVE PICTURES!Parties, graduations, family events, kids playing, holiday gatherings, recreation photos, etc… One of the best elements of your new magazine is the involvement from you, the residents. Pictures are an easy way to help support the look of the magazine as well as bring smiles to your fellow residents. Digital photographs with high quality capability are the way to go here. Simply send an attachment of the pictures in an email to North-Caldwell@n2pub.com.

Neighborhood News – Any activity going on in the neighborhood or surrounding area such as parades, block parties, bar-becues, neighborhood clean-ups, school picnics, fund raisers, pool parties, or golf events. We want to let you know what is going on and what has happened with these social events!

Business Beat – This is a popular section where we highlight you as a business owner. Yes, you must be a resident of the neighborhood. It is an opportunity to let

your neighborhood know the specifics of what you do, and services you can offer, as well as a background of who you are and where you are from.

Precious Pets – This is an award win-ning section! If you have a pet and want them to be famous, just get them in the Precious Pets section. Pets are family members too, so let us know who they, and you, are! Past famous animals have been turtles, rabbits, birds, horses, dogs, cats, and much more, so have fun with this one.

Kids to Kids – Make your kid the rock star of the neighborhood as we profile a junior member of the community each month.

Recognize Your Kids – Parents, do you want another way to recognize or con-gratulate your kids about their perfor-mance in any sport, school, or other miscellaneous achievement? Use your magazine. This should include pictures along with what they achieved. Examples include: black belt, honor roll, straight

A’s, scholarships, state champs, volunteer work, graduation, music, theatre, or just wish them happy birthday.

Resident Recipe – This is where you can let some of your cooking secrets out to the public! All that is required is the ingredients and preparation advice, but a photo is always nice too! This really spices up things a bit from the ordinary mac and cheese. (By the way, we have seen some amazing mac and cheese submissions in our other community magazines!)

Yard of the Month – If you have an out-standing yard or garden or know a neigh-bor who does, we want to know about it. All you have to do is snap a picture and email it to us. Please include names and the address so we can give you the proper credit for all of the hard work you or they have put into it.

Meet Your Neighbors – This is where we get to meet one of the North Caldwell families each month. Have you always wished you knew your neighbors’ better?

Well, here is a great way to get to know them. Each family is able to tell us what-ever they would like, but some popular questions to answer include: How long have you lived in the neighborhood? Where is your hometown? What’s your education? What are your hobbies and interests? What is your career?

Travel Tales – If you or anyone you know has gone on a vacation and would like to share their experience, then this is the place to be. This gives your friends and neighbors the chance to feel your expe-rience and see if it would be a good fit for their own vacation! Pictures can be included as well.

New Arrivals – This is a new section designed to welcome new babies into the neighborhood as well as congratulate

those proud parents. Please include basic birth information as well as those baby photos! (My wife, Brooke, and I are actu-ally expecting our 1st in April. Although this won’t show up, as I am not a North Caldwell resident, we are simply proud parents-to-be!)

Kids’ Corner – Send in your child’s poem or artwork! Our goal is to help your neighborhood have the best magazine possible. We always keep your needs in mind, so if you know of anyone, or if you want to fill one of these articles yourself just make sure you let us know.

Volunteer Spotlight – We want to recog-nize the hardworking volunteers of the neighborhood. This is a chance to let others know about your passion for an organization. Giving back to the com-

munity is a big deal and we want to rec-ognize you for it!

Athlete of the Month – Whether you are 4 or 40, a ballerina or a football player, this section is for you! Sports are a big part of most people’s lives and we would like to highlight some great athletes from the neighborhood.

Living Spaces – If you have decorated a room in your house and would like to showcase it with the neighbors, please let us know!

Classifieds – Do you have something that is for sale and would like to get rid of it?? Just send an email to NorthCaldwell@n2pub.com with your contact info and description of the item.

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SportSNorth Caldwell

By Sarah Jacobson

Julie Kayzerman is currently a senior at West Essex High School and is one of the captains for girls’ winter and spring track. Ever since seventh grade, Julie has participated in the school’s track program, usually taking part in the 400-meter open races, the 4-by 400-meter relay race, and runs the 400-meter in the sprint medley. As a freshman she even made varsity.

When Julie first started running for the track team, she was surprised to discover it was just as much a mental sport as it was a physical one. To get through a race, she realized, required a tough mentality; even to continuously return to the track day after day, year after year, took perseverance. Despite the harsh practices, she has gained and learned many valuable lessons in commitment as well as realizing the importance of having sup-port from both her team and coaches.

Julie believes the best part of track is being part of a team. “It’s such a great group of kids and I’ve made so many life-long friends just by getting through grueling practices that no one else would be able to understand except your teammates that are right there by your side through it all,” she said.

Julie’s hard work has not gone unnoticed. She has currently earned three varsity letters for spring track and will receive her fourth at the end of this upcoming season. In addition, she’s made first team independent division and second team indepen-dent division in past seasons, an extremely high and prestigious honor for any athlete. Julie has also been a part of many victori-ous 4-by-400 meter teams, one of which had placed sixth in the New Jersey State Sectionals and qualified for Groups, a meet composed of high-ranking teams.

For athletes considering track as a sport, one must be willing to put forth the mental and physical effort, which is admittedly exhausting. Yet, Julie said it is all worth if in the end “…if you can find something to run for and a team to get you through it.”

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By James Matarazzo, Jr.

the Matarazzo family has been farming in New Jersey since 1921. A good portion of the farm was one of the last Native American reservations in the 1800s in New Jersey before the Matarazzo family acquired rights to the properties. The farm is one of the last surviving working farms in Northern New Jersey and is located in Essex County-North Caldwell, nicknamed the Green Gem of Essex. The Matarazzo family created the farmer slogan "No Farmers, No Local Food" for the State of New Jer-sey. The family worked its farm as a family operation, believing that the land and community are one. In fact, Joe Matarazzo

MATARAzzO FARMsand Jim Matarazzo Sr. served as councilmen, mayors, and vol-unteers for 50 years in North Caldwell, and Patricia Matarazzo established the first DARE program for kids in New Jersey. The farm was part of the community on a daily basis. For many young aspiring students the farm was a mentor system for the development of learning the responsibilities, a trade, work ethic, organization skills, nurturing earth through the life and death lessons of agriculture. From the North Caldwell Farm, the Matarazzo family brought their delicious locally-grown vegeta-bles, trade knowledge, work ethic and good will to help establish the farmer's markets we know of today in New Jersey and New York starting in the 1980s, the first one held at the World Trade Center, NYC, Millburn, Rutherford, Montclair, Hoboken, and Ramsey. They are also known for developing the wine indus-try in New Jersey by establishing Four Sisters Winery, run by Matty Matarazzo in Belevidere, New Jersey in Warren County. At one time in the 1980s, The Matarazzo Family had an empire niche of the farming industry in Northern New Jersey with over 400-plus acres of locally grown vegetables. The farm in Essex County, run by Jim Matarazzo Sr., can be visited, today at 216 Mountain Avenue, North Caldwell, New Jersey (973) 226-3289. It has one of the largest selections of garden plants, New Jersey hand-picked vegetables and great service, a trademark tradition.

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Hello, my name is Joyce Pisani and I have lived on Mountain Ave for the past 13 years. A few years ago my daughters were hounding (pun definitely intended) me for a dog. We had

looked into different breeds with great understanding that we had a house full of allergies that needed to be taken into consideration. We had previously had wheaten terrier but I prefer larger dogs. We had decided on a golden doodle (golden retriever/poodle mix). Thus started our search and as fate would have it, I was at a car wash (of all places) and saw an advertise-ment for box terriers. Not that I was looking for box terriers, but hand written on that same advertisement was “Golden doodle pups too.” I called immediately and made an appointment to see the pups the next night and, of course, the rest is history. We picked Charlie out of two different litters of 12 pups. When we took him home, we were all ready with gates to corral him (silly us). Little did we know he already knew how to scale baby gates; therefore spinning us into fast house training. He has been a wonderful and inspirational addition to our family since. Char-lie will be 3 years old this coming June.

When Charlie was 8 months old I signed him up for pet ther-apy classes and he was a very good student. He was certified on his first birthday with the Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. He has since made patient visits to senior homes and vari-ous rehabilitation facilities around our area. He is also certified with the St. Barnabas program “Paws for Patients.” We are wait-ing for his human counterpart (me) to complete vaccinations and then we will be able to visit housebound hospice patients. Charlie cannot wait for that.

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Meet Your NeighborsWhen looking for their first home in 1963, they saw an ad for a North Caldwell property, which piqued their interest. Fred’s father's company, Fred W. Jenkins Realty of Cedar Grove, showed them the home and they immediately fell in love with the area and the 1866 farmstead home. The Jenkins’ purchased it in 1963 have raised their son and daughter (Tad and Paige), in this home and have lived there happily ever since.

Fred and Bunny both grew up in Essex County, and knew of the “farmland” then in Caldwell. Since then, they have watched wonderful growth in the borough and the surrounding com-

munities, and as Bunny put it “all to the good.” They sent their children to the North Caldwell schools, and then to private school. The Jenkins family also raised chickens, which produced wonderful brown eggs for 16 years. (A pet that pays back!)

The Jenkins’ have been involved in local community projects, Fred as director for the chamber of commerce & president of the rotary club of Fairfield several times. He has also been involved in Rotary District 747 for Gift of Life and the Finance Committee. Fred is also an ardent supporter of Bunny’s activi-ties. She has been involved in the North Caldwell PTA., Easter Seal coordinator in N. Caldwell, president of West Essex Junior Woman's Club, Regent of the Cranetown D.A.R., trustee of Grover Cleveland birthplace, president of the board of Mt pleasant animal league, on committee of first night events, North Caldwell garden club, North Caldwell board of adjust-ment, North Caldwell Historic Preservation Commission, Essex Board of Election, vice chair of board for Montclair State Uni-versity College of the arts.

Fred and Bunny are also members of Sports Car Club of America, Northern NJ region. In fact, they met at the Subur-ban Sports Car Club, Montclair, when Fred asked Bunny for a date at Tierney’s of Montclair. And rest, as they say, is history. The active duo likes to play tennis and summer in Long Island whenever they can.

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Their favorite restaurants in the area are Sophia’s, North Caldwell; The Rose, Caldwell; Casa Fillippo, Caldwell; Calandra’s la Taverno, Caldwell and a new one, Upstairs, in Montclair. There are many more that could be mentioned. They consider themselves to be lucky to have such a variety of choices of ethnic foods and wonderful restaurants in the area.

They moved the family business from Newark to Fairfield in 1976. Wilcox-Slidders Inc., which was incorporated in 1930, is an industrial supply business. It is truly a family business, now having Fred the 3rd involved as their I.T. operations manager. Wilcox-Slidders specializes in adhesives, and are stocking dis-tributors for 3M, Loctite, and Helicoil to name just a few.

The Jenkins are also animal lovers who have enjoyed many cats over the years.

Fred and Bunny have friends in town have been supporters of the borough and want only the best for the borough, and con-tinue to give their time and talents to the community.

The Jenkins family lives in what would now be considered an older part of the borough, within a close-knit neighborhood. In fact, recently they had verified by the granddaughter of William Little, Mayor of North Caldwell 1913, as living in their home. Their children now live in Pennsylvania, but still enjoy returning to their roots.

The Jenkins family has enjoyed many wonderful years in the community, and as they put it “one can see why so many people remain as loyal North Caldwell residents.”

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Homes F a R M S T E a D R O a D

By Marissa Goldfaden

Teddi and Scott Dolph have been living in, and loving, their home on Farmstead Road for the past 12 years. With 8,500 square feet of livable space situated on 3.5 acres of property, it’s easy to see why they chose this fabulous house with a four-car garage. The size of the land creates a very quiet and serene environment, one in which you’re not right on top of your neighbors. The Dolphs were already living in North Caldwell and wanted to stay in the area, as they deem it a great place to raise children. But given that Scott grew up in Westchester, they craved more space and a bigger yard.

Part of an old farm and estate, this original estate home was built by a gentleman farmer from England, modeled after an English country manor house. In addition to 18-inch thick stone walls made of stone dug up from the property, there is also a stone water tower a la Rapunzel. Topped off with a pergola, it is the highest point in North Caldwell, affording amazing views of the western suburbs. The enormous gourmet kitchen is replete with double everything, granite counter tops, an eat-in table for 10, an island with eating area, and travertine and granite floors.

In 2001, the entire house was renovated “from soup to nuts,” as the owners describe it. They put in new windows, heating sys-tem, electrical, and plumbing. Everything is updated and brand new, so all mechanical pieces are in working order. The windows

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were kept in early 1900s all-wood style, that of the original house, and the flooring throughout is marble or limestone. The house has a gym room, a family room with hand-hewed oak beams and built-in oak cabinetry, a Nile sound system, a slate-floored bil-liard room with a bar that leads to a huge patio, and a library with handmade walnut and mahogany cabinetry. In fact, there is custom woodwork and cabinetry all over the house. The Dolphs emphasize that this is an ideal house for throwing parties, as it is spacious and can host well over 100 people without getting crowded.

Moreover, the patio also has a pergola and formal gardens that can seat over 100 people. Outdoors, there are all sorts of gardens and woods; indoors, there is a big entertainment center and a sound system. With top of the line boilers, the whole house is radiantly heated, with every room on its own zone, as well as five zones of air conditioning. All in all, this home is a lovely balance of modern amenities and old world charm.

Another benefit of this property is its excellent school district. The Dolphs’ two children went through the public school sys-

tem. There are ample opportunities for kids to play sports, and the town pool is a great place to meet people when you first move in. The main reason the Dolphs are looking to sell their abode is because their children are now grown up and both living in Chicago. It’s a great location, just a half hour from Manhattan, with dedicated lanes for buses during rush hour and right near the Little Falls train station. Another option for transportation is the bus station at Willow Brook, which has tons of parking and no waiting list.

One could also take advantage of the proximity to Montclair, with lots of shows at Montclair University and the Montclair Museum. Half an hour away is Newark Airport, Museum, and Performing Arts Center. Last but not least, the house is very close to Willow Brook and Short Hills malls, and just a 20 min-ute ride from Paramus.

For more information about this home, please contact Maria Rampinelli @ 973.228.5525.

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BUSINESSbeatMaria RampinelliMaria Rampinelli is a market leading certified fine home specialist in West Essex with almost four decades of area expertise. Her winning strategies are recog-nized on local, state and national levels and she is perennial winner of New Jer-sey association of Realtors’ (NJaR) and Prudential Real Estate's highest awards. We had the opportunity to learn more about Maria’s success.

How did you know you wanted to get into real estate? I didn’t - my real estate career was not planned and happened by what I like to think of as divine intervention. I moved to North Caldwell in 1972. One morning I was waiting at the school bus stop for my kids. An attractive woman in a pink velour robe holding her one-year-old daughter walked across the road and introduced herself to me. She, too, was new to the neighborhood. We bonded and developed a wonderful friendship.

One day, my friend Mary Ann told me that she had breast cancer and what doctors thought would be two years to live; our bonds grew deeper. Despite her chemo treatments, Mary Ann was such an amazing and vivacious woman – cancer didn’t alter her positive spirits. She wanted to learn tennis, so we took a group tennis lesson at James Caldwell High School; she wanted to take a decorating course, so we did. As we were learning these differ-ent things together, she said I would be great at selling homes and suggested that I sign up for a real estate course, so I did. I completed the course at the Professional School of Business.

One day I visited Mary Ann in the hos-pital and was alone with her and her hus-band. I held Mary Ann’s head in my hand and told her that I passed the realtors’ exam and later that day Mary Ann passed on. I vowed to build a career for myself in real estate. I learned a lot about life and love, decorating, tennis, and real estate as a result of my friendship with Mary Ann.

Thanks for sharing that remarkable story. Then what happened? I became a licensed realtor in March of 1974. I sold my first home in West Caldwell in an all cash offer. I was so excited and still remember how I knew I had made a great career choice! I joined Cedarcrest Realty in 1974 where I earned my bro-ker’s license.

I established Rampinelli REALTORS® in 1985 and merged with Prudential Janett Real Estate 11 years later to form the Rampinelli Division at West Caldwell. Prudential New Jersey Proper-ties welcomed me to the company’s Essex County operations when Steve Janett merged his company with Prudential New Jersey Properties in 2006.

What is your proudest real estate achieve-ment? A special couple and their housing journey come to mind. Years ago, I met a young couple living in Red Bank with careers in Northern New Jersey. They wanted to buy a home in the area. They intended to rent, convinced they couldn’t afford to buy a home. I worked with them on the possibilities. We sat down and I suggested they live on one salary and bank the other to save for a down payment. They agreed to try it. I looked for proper-ties that fit their needs and showed them a property for sale on Westville Avenue in West Caldwell. I remember showing them the home and saying, “Don’t look at the mess!” This house was in need of much love and attention. I explained the many ways that they could update the home within their budget. We had fun together – I personally took them to Sears Roebuck (there was no Home Depot back then). They heeded my advice and purchased the quaint home on Westville Avenue for $33,000. They fixed the home beautifully and called me three years later to say they wanted to list their home with me. I was delighted to work with them again. The home sold for approximately

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$67,000. They bought another “fixer upper” on Myrtle Avenue and invited me to a party at their home. I still smile when I think about that couple and what can be accomplished when we work at it, even in challenging times.

How many homes have you sold in the past dozen years or so? I’ve closed more than 300 transactions in the past 12 years.

How have you fared through this housing market? Very well; The Rampinelli Team’s 2011 year to date closed transactions are comparable to our 2000 level in volume terms. To help clients maximize value, I redesigned my business model to include a dedicated transaction coordinator, who works each transaction from start to fin-ish on the business side. I also offered increased value to clients this past year by adding a buyer’s agent. Even with all of my experience, I am still passionate about learning and still love to participate in seminars and classes on emerging trends.

What advice do you have for sellers and buyers? The market is challenging right now. You need to put your transaction in the hands of someone you trust and who has a

reputation for strong results. I will show you how my deep experience and the resources available through Prudential Real Estate can provide you with a winning advantage.

What attracts buyers to North Caldwell?In 2011, NJ Monthly Magazine rated North Caldwell as one of the best places to live in New Jersey. North Caldwell’s close proximity (17 miles) to Manhattan is an attractive feature. North Caldwell boasts an excellent school system and convenient shopping. The town also maintains a community pool, athletic fields, tennis courts and playground areas.

What keeps you motivated? Helping people with one of their most significant transactions. I read an interesting article “The Bottom Line on Happiness” written by a Harvard Business School professor Clayton M. Christensen that really reso-nated with me. The article is about using the tools of business to live a fulfilled life, with integrity. The author advises “Don’t worry about the level of individual promi-nence you have achieved; worry about the individuals you have helped become better people…think about the metric by which your life will be judged, and make a resolu-

tion to live every day so that in the end, your life will be judged a success.”

We help every client by providing our key services at those important moments that lead to another chapter of life in a new home. Continued positive feedback from my clients keeps me energized and engaged. I recently received a handwrit-ten thank you note from a client who said “We want to thank you for your help in getting us where we are today! Each time we were ready for a change, you were there with us and now we’re finally home.” I pride myself on my reputation, results and these heartfelt comments. Together, they help keep the 24/7 lifestyle of the real estate business energizing and rewarding.

Some of Maria Rampinelli’s and the Rampinelli team’s most recent accomplishments include:

. Maria Rampinelli named Top Agent of Prudential New Jersey Properties – 2011

. Prudential New Jersey Properties Pinnacle Winner 2011 – Ranked #1 of the Top 40 Agents for Prudential New Jersey Properties Companywide

. Prudential Legend Award – Chairman’s Circle Award 2011 recipient for the 15th consecutive year

. New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) Circle of Excellence Sales Award 2011

. Top Sales Team for Prudential New Jersey Properties Caldwell/Livingston Office - December and November 2011

. Top Sales Team and Top Listing Team for Prudential New Jersey Properties Companywide - October 2011

. 5 Star Award as seen in NJ Monthly Magazine 2011 (result of a survey of recent homebuyers and industry experts to find real estate

agents in the New Jersey area who scored highest in overall satisfaction)

. One of the Best Realtors in New Jersey - NJ Monthly Magazine 2011

. Prudential New Jersey Properties Pinnacle Winner 2010 - One of the Top 2% of Agents for Prudential New Jersey Properties Companywide

. New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) Circle of Excellence Sales Award 2010 (received consecutively since 2001) and recognition

for 10 years of excellence

. Prudential Chairman Circle’s Gold Award – 2010 (14th consecutive year)

. Maria Rampinelli named Top Agent of Prudential New Jersey Properties - 2009

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Rose Mediterranean American Fusion

On Tuesday, January 31, North Caldwell residents gathered at Rose Restaurant on Bloomfield Avenue in Caldwell for an evening of fun, friends, and delicious food. Upon arriving at Rose, one cannot help being taken in by the beauty of the room. Cream-colored walls accented with dark oak achieve an elegant yet warm feeling. The ambience cre-

ated by the natural light from the floor length windows which transitions to candle light dining conjures fantasies of perhaps a romantic evening, family dinner, or special occasion party in the space that is at once cozy and upscale. Barry Josten of Jos-ten Construction services is credited with creating this relaxing space reminiscent of fine Manhattan eateries.

Lovely as it is, the setting is only the beginning of the Rose experience. As the creative team behind this restaurant gem explains, the atmosphere can be described as the “stem” of the

Rose. The “leaves” are achieved through the hard work and dedication of General Manager Rebecca Thorton, who leads the wait staff in a level of service also characteristically associated with city dining. Guests at our review were looked after atten-tively for the duration of the evening and specific needs were catered to promptly and politely.

The “flower” of the Rose, as it were, is the Mediterranean American Fusion cuisine created by executive Chef Joe Albergo. Chef Joe has studied and cooked in London, Madrid, Bar-celona, and New Orleans and his eclectic offerings spurred Bunny Jenkins of North Caldwell to describe the meal as, “an international experience.” The guests enjoyed a family-style tasting menu, which Luigi Camilleri called “very innovative and fresh,” prepared by Chef Joe and his staff, consisting of two fresh and flavorful salads (beet and apple salad and pear salad), appetizers of long stem artichoke heart, bastoni di mozzarella (thin pasta sheet filled with mozzarella, spinach, and pesto, and Moroccan-style shrimp, and entrees of duck with figs, chicken tagine (almonds, apricots, raisins, and Moroccan-spiced sauce),

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and Moroccan pork tenderloin with cardamom carrot cous cous. Chef Joe also provided selections from the new tapas menu (available Sunday through Thursday for lunch and dinner), which included mussels in a white wine garlic sauce, clams and chorizo, lamb meatballs in brandy sauce, sofrito pollo (chicken stuffed with prosciutto, spinach, tomato and cheese), and grilled chorizo with caramelized onion.

While essentially each of the dishes was mentioned as a favorite of at least one of the diners, particular standouts were the artichoke appetizer and the duck entrée. The duck, expertly cooked, was com-plimented beautifully by sweet, roasted figs and was accompanied by a delicious Calasparra rice and velvety spinach. The artichoke had a surprisingly mouthwatering buttery flavor and a perfect texture, which beckoned the diner to reach for seconds and thirds. Chef Joe’s philosophy was evident in each and every dish: “Start with the best ingredients and stir in some love and respect.” He was taught this love of and respect for food by his grandma, whose name, appropri-ately, was Rose. No doubt she would be exceedingly proud of her grandson, of whose food one resident exclaimed, “How delicious! What variety! I can’t wait to come back!”

In fact, all of the diners remarked that they would recommend Rose Restaurant and that they themselves would most definitely be returning for more surprising and delectable meals in the future. Luckily, even when they have exhausted the extensive menu, there are ample opportunities to sample more creative choices, as the restaurant regularly offers weekend specials, as well as Chef ’s Tasting Menus. Diners can “make a night of it” and enjoy live music on Thursday nights and as the weather begins to warm, guests may choose to dine alfresco on the gorgeous, candlelit patio. Rose Restaurant is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12pm-9pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm-10pm, and Sunday 1pm-8pm. The restaurant is available for private parties, off-site catering, and is BYOB. Please visit www.rosemediter-ranean.com to view menus, the events calendar, and see photos of the beautiful space and equally beautiful food.

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Tour & TravelAre You Ready to Get Out of Town? By Stuart G. Rothenberg

With the inaugural issue of North Caldwell Magazine, this magazine will consistently show the people, places and most importantly, the community of this vibrant town.

As North Caldwell Magazine will aim to capture important events, along with the active people and the beauty of this locale, at times we will look to take you beyond this town and our state. This article and future travel articles will provide some thoughts about doing just that, and try to captivate your travel dreams as you look beyond New Jersey. We hope that by provid-ing you with relevant travel information and advice, we will help you find what you need to know to get to the best places to relax and perhaps more importantly to experience the different cul-tures throughout the world.

Now in some cases, you can hop on line to peruse the world beyond. But how do you know that you will find the best expe-riences and to spend your money wisely. Most recently, the major media has focused what only a few years ago was consid-ered a dying industry much like the video stores prior to Netflix. However, the travel agency business has been regaining more and more stature of late and when you find a good travel agent it is like having another professional on your side.

When should you use a travel agent? Let’s explore in this inaugural travel article for North Caldwell what you need to know.

Is it just about the price?

What’s more important to you, the price you pay or the value you get for the price you pay?

In other words, a good travel agent will listen to what is impor-tant to you. For some, it may be a low priced hotel room and for others it is the corner room with a beautiful view or a com-plimentary breakfast for a pittance more.

While a good stockbroker will help you with a return on your investment, a good travel agent will provide you with a sig-nificant return on life. We are reminded that many people do not come back from their travels and talk to friends about the money they saved. Instead, they talk about the private guide in Istanbul that gave them insight into a unique city that bridges East and West, or the view of the Western Wall in Jerusalem from their hotel room, or that special agent tip that avoided a six-hour wait at The Vatican.

You can save a ton of money and be miserable or spend a little more to be in heaven. A good travel agent can recommend rel-evant offerings while also provide cost saving strategies.

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If you have a travel agent that you trust, then you don't need to spend what little free time you have scouring the web and trying to piece everything together, whether you are flying to Europe, staying at a resort in the Caribbean, or traveling independently between multiple cities. In addition, your travel agent might be working with on-location specialists in the cities and countries you will be traveling to and in many cases that you don't have access to. Of course, you may be able to find some of these on your own via the World Wide Web, but have you or will you “vett” these specialists. An agent who you trust is usually part of a wider network of agents that have taken the time and made the commitment to be the best so you don't have to make plan-ning your vacation a second job!

About a year ago, Joseph A. Watters, president of Crystal Cruis-es, one of the most luxurious six-star cruise lines, wrote to news-paper and magazine travel editors and stated the following:

Dear Travel Editor,

"Why should I use a travel agent?" As a veteran travel executive, that's a question I'm often asked. Today, with the overwhelming number of sources for travel information (the Internet, cable tele-vision, newspapers, magazines, guidebooks, etc.), it's no wonder the consumer is confused. Yet that's precisely why the services of a professional travel consultant are more valuable than ever.

In January, the television news magazine, 20/20, reported the results of a test in which travel agents beat consumers at uncovering the best airfares. However, it is much more than the "lowest fare" that provides the compelling argument for a good travel agent.

The best thing an agent can do is to match up a traveler with the vacation that's right for them. The professional travel con-sultant builds relationships with their clients to learn their inter-ests and lifestyles, as well as their dispositions.

The use of outside service providers for many transactions, such as tax preparation, isn't questioned. Similarly, if one is going to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars, as well as a good chunk of valuable leisure time, it makes great sense to use a professional. What are your travel urges and dreams? What do you prefer to know? Are you someone that likes to Cruise, stay at a resort hotel or trek independently through Europe, Asia or Africa?

Please send us any comments or questions you may have to traveleditor@northcaldwellmagazine.com and we will hope to touch on these in the monthly issues we have planned for you in 2012 and beyond.

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West Essex High School Chinese teacher and Chinese Club advisor shares these words about the Chinese Club:

"The Chinese Club promotes education about the culture and daily life of China and its effects on the world at large. The club meets approximately one time per month. The activities make students aware of the effects China has on their lives and the ongoing programs in China. This includes things like speakers, films, discussions, and celebrations. The club also implements one or two fundraisers during the year to benefit worthy causes in and for China. Membership is open to every West Essex student in the Junior and Senior High School.”

From left to right, Sara Zaira of Fairfield and Bernice Atienza of Roseland enjoy the lo mein and fried rice at the festival.

(left) Heather Krannich of North Caldwell, who helped organize the festival, demonstrates how to make a Chinese paper lantern.

From left to right, Sarah Pasternak, Zuleyha Karacay, Lucia Pasternak and Tara Jaison, all juniors from Fairfield, show off their paper lanterns at the festival. The West Essex High School Chinese Club celebrated the Year of the Dragon with a special Chinese New Year celebration in the High School cafeteria this month. The Chinese New Year is the biggest holiday in China and is a 15-day celebration ending with the Lantern Festival.

West Essex Chinese New Year Festival

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Stille and SonsBy Woody Kamena

On many days, you can still find Paul Stille working in his shop. Sometimes he's fixing things for Barbara, his wife of 54 years, and sometimes he's building things with one of his seven grand-kids. Today, he's working on a dollhouse for one of his granddaughters that's a blueprint replica of a house her dad is building for real.

In a sense, the shop is where it all started.

For 31 years, Paul Stille was a high school and college industrial arts teacher. Since he had summers off, Paul started taking on summer building and renovation projects. His family grew and when his three sons were old enough, he added them to the sum-

mer work crews. He taught them the right and wrong way to build, and just like he did with his students, he shunned cutting corners and emphasized doing things the right way. Not surpris-ingly, his business developed an outstanding reputation for quality and attention to detail. Also not surprisingly, the business grew.

Paul eventually retired from teaching, but he continued his building business with his three sons Jim, Tom and Peter.

Fast forward a few years and the sons, who all grew up and still live in the Caldwells area, are now adults and partners in the business which, many years ago, expanded from only summer work to a year-round enterprise. With the expansion and year

Peter, Tom, Paul and Jim Stille in front of a cur-rent project on Smull Avenue in West Caldwell

A familiar sight in the West Essex Area

round commitment, Stille and Sons could now bringing their quality and attention to detail to large renovations, major addi-tions and even full houses.

Paul's sons have since taken over running the family business, now known as “Stille and Sons Building Contractors, LLC.” While he is still very involved, Paul now acts in an advisory capacity instead of running the day-to-day business. That doesn't stop him from occasionally putting shop time in when custom crafted work is needed for a client's special request.

Stille and Sons is a “general contractor,” which means they can take a customer's project from ideas through building permits to completion and final inspections. They are still the ones respon-sible to make sure all work is done correctly and that no details are overlooked. Typical Stille and Sons projects range from small tasks lasting a few days to major renovations that can take months and even complete new houses. Stille and Sons also oversees the building of modular homes, like the ones Paul built as a “retirement project” shown being set in the picture. He will also tell you that today's modular homes are not the boxy looking buildings most people picture in their minds when they hear modular home.

“In fact,” Paul says, “most people can't tell a custom home built in a factory from a house that was built on site.”

For more than 35 years and on hundreds of projects, Stille and Sons has provided quality renovation and construction to families in the West Essex area. They bring to their work a special gift for creat-ing modern additions, which blend seamlessly into older homes and neighborhoods without standing out and looking like a addition.

No matter if it's young or old, Stille and Sons can make your home a more inviting place or just give you the extra room your family needs. Why not call them today? They'd love to chat with you about something special for you and your family.

Come visit them on the web at www.stilleandsons.com.

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A renovated kitch-en, which is part of a larger project

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West Essex Art Honor Society Students Create Portraits of Sierra Leone Orphans By Allison Freeman

Members of the West Essex High School National Art Honor Society have created 35 beautiful portraits of less fortunate orphaned children in Sierra Leone, a West African nation plagued by civil war from 1991 until 2002.

In some of the portraits, you can see the pain in the children’s eyes from all of the suffering that they have experienced. It takes a talented young artist to capture this pain in a drawing just from looking a photograph. The portraits are now on display inside the main entrance of the high school.

“I did this project last year as well and to actually receive a pho-to of the child with your portrait of them made me feel great,” said artist Devon Gardner, a senior from Essex Fells. “It was just great seeing them look so happy.”

Devon Gardner and Dani Perelman said they enjoyed writing messages to the children that they wrote on the backs of their portraits.

“I think it makes you feel good about yourself-it’s a selfless deed,” said junior Zoe Elfenbein of North Caldwell.

Dani Perelman, a junior from North Caldwell, said she liked writing a note to her orphan on the back of the portrait.

West Essex Art Honor Society Advisor Eileen Dormer, an art teacher at West Essex High School, said this is the seventh con-secutive year that the society has participated in the International Memory Portrait Project and created portraits of children who have been orphaned by war, famine, disease or disaster. The portraits will be delivered personally to the children, along with a letter and photo from the student artist.

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The West Essex High School Art Honors Society created these portraits of orphans in Sierra Leone.

Art Honor Society members stand with the portraits. From left to right, Dani Perelman of North Caldwell, Devon Gardner of Essex Fells, Zoe Elfenbein of North Caldwell, and Ciku Wathika of Fairfield.

“For our students, the experience of studying the face of a child who is so much less fortunate is a true awakening,” Dormer said. The students use watercolors, colored pencil, pencil, pen, pastels and chalk pastels to create the portraits.

The honor society members will later receive photos of the children with their portraits. For many orphans, the portrait becomes a treasured belonging, reminding them they are not forgotten.

“I am not very strong in art,” noted senior Ciku Wathika of Fair-field. “Knowing that my art would make someone happy helped me feel more confident about my drawing.”

In the past, honor society students have drawn portraits of children in war-torn Uganda and AIDS-ridden Honduras and Myanmur (Burma.) “This year, we have been assigned orphans from Sierra Leone, where a civil war left a million people dis-placed and civil rights abuses, particularly for women and girls, are prevalent,” Dormer said.

The International Memory Project requires a minimum of $15 per portrait to cover costs, which is funded through the Dress in Denim program at West Essex, where teachers and staff donate $5 on select Fridays to wear jeans.

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West Essex OffersFirst Technology Symposium

Educators, administrators, board members, and the public will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge of the innovative use of technology in education at the First Educational Technology Symposium at West Essex on Saturday, March 17, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Essex Regional High School in North Caldwell. This dynamic free event expects to attract hundreds of teachers, media special-ists and community members from throughout New Jersey who will attend workshops and keynote addresses by educational technology experts who are renowned in their fields. New Milford High School Principal Eric Sheninger will speak on educational leadership in this ever-changing digital world. Lisa Thumann, a Google Certified teacher and trainer and Director of Inno-vative Learning Technology at the School

for Global Education and Innovation at Kean University, will also address how students, educators and administrators are using digital tools to communicate, collaborate and create in New Jersey classrooms. Patrick Higgins, Supervi-sor of Instruction for the Caldwell-West Caldwell School District, will talk about “Scaffolding a Social Network.” In addition, workshops will be offered on a variety of “hot” topics, including many technology applications for the class-room, such as Prezi, Edmodo, Moodle, flip cameras, iPads, blogs, Web 2.0 appli-cations for math, Smart Boards, podcasts, Wikis, digital stories and much more. For information or registration, visit www.westex.org/wetech. Follow us on Twitter: #wetech12. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by our sponsors. For questions, contact wetechreg@westex.org.

Interested sponsors should contact Ryan Gupta at rgupta@westex.org. Sponsors will be able to reserve a vendor table, have their name listed in the program and on the website. Sponsorship opportunities start for as little as $100. Professional development credits will be given for hours attended. The West Essex Regional School District serves students from grades 8-12 from North Caldwell, Roseland, Essex Fells and Fairfield. The District’s beautiful campus is located in the hills of North Caldwell at 65 W. Greenbrook Road. For more information, please contact Allison Freeman, Manager of Commu-nications and Community Outreach, at (973) 228-1200 ext. 101 or by email at afreeman@westex.org.

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Address Neighborhood List Price Sale Price Sold Date DOM Beds Baths Parking13 Grandview Pl. North Caldwell $1,550,000 $1,440,000 01/31/11 85 6 5.1 316 Hamilton Dr. North Caldwell $1,500,000 $1,400,000 01/31/11 120 8 7.3 3228 Devon Rd. Essex Fells $1,350,000 $1,350,000 01/31/11 40 5 4.1 299 Laurel Ave. Roseland $1,025,000 $995,000 01/31/11 215 5 4 38 Beekman Hill Rd. Essex Fells $799,000 $765,000 01/31/11 145 3 3.2 228 White Oak Dr. North Caldwell $799,000 $705,000 01/31/11 141 4 4.1 256 Stocker Rd. Essex Fells $639,000 $615,000 01/31/11 66 4 3.1 210 Cypress Ave North Caldwell $569,000 $515,000 01/31/11 202 4 2.1 22 Four Seasons Dr. North Caldwell $499,950 $499,950 01/31/11 37 2 2 233 Sylvan Way West Caldwell $529,900 $495,000 01/31/11 72 4 2.1 235 Davenport Ave. Roseland $499,000 $475,000 01/31/11 310 4 2.1 1106 Kent Dr. Roseland $479,000 $460,000 01/31/11 80 3 3.1 261 Woodside Ave West Caldwell $489,000 $455,000 01/31/11 141 4 2.1 176 Park Terrace North Caldwell $459,000 $445,000 01/31/11 272 5 5 274 Park Terrace North Caldwell $459,000 $444,000 01/31/11 224 5 5 259 Harrison Ave. Roseland $448,900 $441,000 01/31/11 31 3 2 123 Sunset Rd. West Caldwell $465,000 $420,000 01/31/11 116 3 2 25 Knollwood Dr. North Caldwell $459,900 $405,000 01/31/11 153 3 2.1 224 Kent Dr. Roseland $419,000 $405,000 01/31/11 155 2 2.1 1

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Saturday, March 24 Girl Talk: A Poetry Reading in Celebration of Women's History MonthWhere: West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Rd, West Caldwell, NJWhen: 1-4pmMore than two dozen women poets will gather to read poems related to the lives of women. For more information: 973-226-0807

Wednesday, february 29 Motivational Speaker and Corporate CEO To Present at Caldwell College: Caldwell, NJ. Motivational speaker, author and corporate CEO Susan P. Ascher will speak and sign copies of her new book, “Dude, Seriously, It’s NOT All About You!” Where: Alumni Theatre of Caldwell College When: 7 pmThe event is free and open to the public. Ms. Ascher’s book is a humorous rant on how communications and protocol have forever changed how we connect and interact with coworkers, friends and

family in this age of ever-present technology. She addresses how people can differentiate themselves and dare to stand out from the ordinary. A Roseland resident and a well-known entity within the greater Caldwell community, Ms. Ascher serves on the board of several nonprofits and has won numerous corporate awards. She can be seen and heard as a commentator on television and radio busi-ness programs and is an alumna of Lehigh University. Whether you are a leader, a student, or a parent, this book will show you ways to get more out of your personal and professional relationships. Her book will be available for purchase that evening. Seating is limited. To reserve your spot, please contact Michelle Stauss at 973-618-3555 or mstauss@caldwell.edu.

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Poetry Reading at Caldwell College Caldwell, NJ – February 10, 2012 - The Caldwell College English Department will celebrate Women’s History Month with a poetry reading titled Carole Stone: American Rhapsody on Monday, March 19, 2012. The reading will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Westervelt lecture hall in Werner Hall on campus. Carole Stone, professor emerita of English at Montclair State University, has published seven poetry chapbooks from Swamp Press, Finishing Line Press, and Andrew Mountain Press. Her two volumes of poetry are: Lime and Salt and Traveling With the Dead. Her poems are published widely in journals and anthologies. She will be reading from her just- published book AMERICAN RHAPSODY. She has received several fellowships from The New Jersey State Council on the Arts and a Fellowship to Hawthorn-den Writers Retreat in Scotland. Admission is free. For more information, contact Alison Self at aself@caldwell.edu 973-618-3607.

Mount Saint Dominic Academy presents the musical comedy "THE DROWSY CHAPERONE" Friday March 9 & Saturday March 10 at 8:00 pm and Sunday March 11 at 2:00. For tickets log onto www.showtix4u.com Any questions call 226-0660 x 1127 All performances will be held in the Doris M. Byrne Performing Arts Center at 3 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell.

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