Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • May 12, 2010 which blocked access to his garage. And he complained that the person responding to the police in that incident did not know who owned the Chai Lifeline house or who was in charge of it, and refused to provide any contact or personal information. “I have no idea who lives next door to me,” Slade said, “so they cannot be held responsible or accountable.” Slade also complained that his fence was damaged in one incident during the winter in slippery conditions and there Chai Lifeline have been numerous incidents of people roaming around the “no trespassing” signs on his property and driving up and down his driveway with headlights shining on his house. In addition, he said juveniles have been left at the (continued from page 5) Chai Lifeline house unsupervised and he has been disbecause a panic alarm was tripped. He also complained rupted by people knocking on his door looking for the about an incident involving a large number of widows who Chai Lifeline house. were staying at the house when numerous vehicles were “It’s changed the entire nature of the way I use my parked all over his property and the common roadway, property and it affects my seclusion, peace and quiet,” Slade said, adding that all of his testimony is based on personal experience and observation. Marc Liebman, Chai Lifeline’s attorney, cross examined Slade extensively and objected to his testimony about the police incidents, claiming it was hearsay evidence that would not be permitted in a court of law without testimony by the police officer who wrote the reports. But Ben Cascio, the zoning board attorney, advised Liebman that a lot of discretion has to be given to Join us at this special event to raise awareness for women and heart disease. a lay witness who is not familiar with the legal proSpend your morning at an educational presentation given by specialists in women’s heart health, and cess. enjoy a heart-healthy breakfast provided by Kings Supermarket. Then, spend the afternoon shopping and Liebman also challenged Slade on his client’s dining in Ridgewood to take advantage of special promotions. Free parking will be available at the Hudson right to use the common driveway and to walk down Street parking lot and the Prospect Street parking lot. to the river, and he challenged Slade on his complaint that unsupervised children were left on the property asking what was wrong with parents leaving a 17-year-old in charge of the younger children. In addition, he challenged the Presented by: Janet Strain, M.D., Cardiologist, The Valley Hospital validity of photos Slade Andrea Anfuso-Sisto, M.S., R.D., Dietitian, The Valley Hospital provided to show cars parked on his property. Lara Vajas, M.S., Exercise Physiologist, The Valley Hospital At one point, Liebman Blood pressure screening, body fat analysis and massage also available. asked Slade if he would consent to the posting of Saturday, May 15, 10:30 a.m. signs to direct people to the Chai Lifeline property. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, One Passaic Street, Ridgewood, NJ Slade responded that his neighbors don’t have directional signs to their propRegistration is required. erties and he did not think people living on a single To register, please call 201-291-6090. family property would need such signs. “The use of the propFor a list of participating businesses erty is dead wrong,” Slade said. “It is not in the right and the incentives they are offering, zone and it should be elsewhere.” please go to www.valleyhealth.com/WomenHaveHeart William Smith, the attorney for another objecting neighbor, Mary Grob, pointed out that if police officers are required to attend a future zoning board meeting to testify about the To make an appointment for a police reports that Slade complimentary heart risk assessment provided to the board, it would involve an overtime at The Valley Hospital’s Center for expense to the township Women’s Heart Health, please call and he asked Liebman if he would withdraw his objec201-447-8125.  tion to the submission of those police reports. But  Liebman said his objection  is on the record and cannot be withdrawn. The public’s opporLiving Your Best Life tunity to question Slade was deferred to the June 2 meeting of the board at which time the public hearing will be continued. The Valley Hospital and The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce present WomenHave Heart Please join us to learn more about Women & Heart Disease