Ramsey April 20, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 7 Democrat Louis Moore and incumbent Ramsey Councilmen Bruce Vozeh and Kenneth Tyburczy have filed for their respective parties’ June 7 primary elections. While there will be no contest in June, Moore’s decision to file for election ensures a challenge in the November general election, when two seats will be available on the borough’s governing body. Moore grew up in Oakland, where he attended the public schools. After his graduation from Indian Hills High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and a master’s in history from University of Virginia. He then returned to Rutgers, where he earned his Ph.D. in history. The candidate has been principal of Ramapo High School since July 2007. He previously served as assistant principal of the George Washington Middle School in Ridgewood, and as assistant director of curriculum and instruction for grades seven through 12 in the Hackensack schools. Prior to his work in Hackensack, Moore was a history teacher at Ridgewood High School. He noted Ramsey’s outstanding public school system, and commented on the borough’s sense of community. He stressed his commitment to public service and to making Ramsey the best town it can be. “I have the right experience, skills, and values to make a positive contribution to Ramsey,” Moore said, adding, “There is always room for fresh perspectives and new voices.” Moore has been a Ramsey resident since 2007. He and his wife are active parishioners of Guardian Angel Church. The two have three children, two of whom attend the public schools; the youngest will begin kindergarten in the fall. Tyburczy was named to the council in August 2010 to fill the seat vacated by Andrew Siemsen’s resignation. In November 2010, Tyburczy was elected to Siemsen’s oneyear unexpired term, fending off a challenge by Indepen- Democrat, two Republicans file for council seats dent candidate Brian Behrmann. The incumbent is a certified project manager and is currently working with Pearson Education in Upper Saddle River. He was previously an accountant and auditor for KPMG, and worked in IT for almost 10 years in various administration and management roles. Tyburczy received a master’s degree in information systems from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting and marketing with a minor in economics from Saint Peter’s College in Jersey City, where he was an honors graduate. He also received his diploma with honors in computer technical support from The Chubb Institute in Parsippany. An active member of his community, Tyburczy is involved with the Knights of Columbus at Saint Paul’s parish, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Ramsey UNICO, and Ramsey OEM. He is treasurer of the Hubbard School PTO, head coach for girls’ T-ball, and assistant coach for the boys’ baseball clinic. He has served as secretary/treasurer and vice president of Business Network International. In 2010, he chaired the Health, Education, & Social Services Committee, and was a member of the Utilities, Buildings, & Grounds and Finance & Administration committees. This year, he is chairman of the Building, Planning, & Zoning Committee and a member of the Health, Education, & Social Services and Public & Governmental Relations committees. The councilman and his family moved to Ramsey in November 2006. He and his wife, Eileen, have two children. Vozeh is a life-long Ramsey resident. The two-term (continued on page 15) On April 30, the Ramsey Police Department and Ramsey Environmental Commission invite borough residents to participate in the Second National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents are welcome to turn in unwanted or unused prescription drugs for safe disposal. Old medicines should be brought to the main lobby of Ramsey Police Headquarters. No questions will be asked. According to the Partnership for a Drug Free America, each day, approximately 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first time. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet. In addition, seniors and other people relying on multiple medications can get confused when their medicine cabinets are overflowing with current and old prescription drugs. Got drugs? Take Back Day announced Residents should also consider that the improper disposal of drugs has a negative effect on their environment. Medicines should not be flushed down the toilet or poured down a sink or drain. Improper disposal can cause pollution to human water supplies and poses a danger to natural aquatic habitats. Responsible medication disposal safeguards lives and protects the environment. 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