Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • December 22, 2010 Olney Road (continued from page 9) 2005. The ordinance would have prevented through traffic on Olney Road, but the New Jersey Department of Transportation refused to approve the measure. In 2006, the township council adopted another ordinance seeking to close Olney Road, and Cabezas filed suit. He claimed the township did not obtain the NJDOT’s approval and that the ordinance violated his civil right to use Olney Road as a public thoroughfare. Superior Court Judge Jonathan N. Harris invalidated that ordinance in 2008 because he said the township did not present enough empirical evidence to support the closing of the road. However, Harris dismissed Cabezas’ claim that the ordinance violated his civil rights. The township then hired Judd Rocciola, a traffic engineer, to study the traffic on that road and provide a report to the council. Based on Rocciola’s analysis, he recommended that Olney Road be limited to through traffic by using a barrier system near Stephens Lane. Rocciola described the road as a residential access road with various widths ranging from 30 feet at its northern end to 16 feet at its narrowest section. He said the street is very residential and he referred to a 2004 police report that found that 15 percent of the traffic on that road exceeded the 25 mile per hour speed limit, with some traveling 36 to 40 mph. Rocciola advised the council his analysis showed that the vehicles using Olney Road are not neighborhood residential vehicles that would be accessing residences nearby, and there were convenient alternate routes for the displaced through traffic. He said Olney Road should not remain a through street and that limiting through traffic to emergency, public utility, and municipal vehicles was appropriate. The road was again closed to through traffic in 2009 when the council adopted an ordinance to close the road based on Rocciola’s report that recommended the road be closed or widened. The township felt the widening project would be too expensive. Many martial arts students strive to achieve their ultimate goal: black belt. After hard work and dedication, eight advanced brown belt candidates at Stevens Karate tested for their first pillar in the road: junior black belt. Once they turn 16, students are eligible to test and receive their adult black belt. After hard work and training, black belts tested for their second degree, and a second degree black belt tested for his third degree. At left: Adult black belts who tested for their second degree are: Eric Benoit, Bob Blomquist, Nick Crocamo, Joe Diedrichs, Ian Fletcher, Craig Kay, Sam Lowry, and Sara Mammone. Andrew Deodato tested for his third degree. At right: Junior black belts who tested for their degree are Sohil Khanna, Zain Khanna, Luke Miller, Matthew Miller, Luke Pfund, Joseph Spinella, MaryRose Spinella, and Johnny Strollo. The students are pictured with their instructors. Progress report Championship Golf, Tennis, No Crowds On Fripp Island, South Carolina FOR RENT ���������������������� ������������������� ���������������� ��������������� Waterfront house on Fripp Island, SC (near historic Beaufort and Parris Island). Ranch style with extended large deck overlooking the ocean and own beach access, screened porch, 4 BR, 2½ baths, full kitchen, great room with fireplace. Satellite TV, internet, wash/dryer and gas grill. Sleeps 8-10. In gated community featuring 2 championship golf courses, tennis, marina and more. $2900./week. Two amenity cards included; add’l cards may be purchased. Golf cart avail. at add’l fee. Call 843-597-2492 or check website: www.frippocean.com for information. ������������������ T ����������� YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER �������������������