Meeting 3/31/09 Todd Galinko, Senior Financial Consultant, PNC Bank, spoke to the Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club about charting a financial plan. He explained that money can be made in an up or down market. The big thing is to have an advisor who is disciplined to protect client investments. He handed out a graph and explained how he follows the market.

Chief Cary was busy with an Executive Committee when his mother called to congratulate him on completing 35 years of service to Paramus. He was so occupied with the internal operation of the department that he had completely forgotten about it. Lacking a Deputy Chief, his former position, Cary has had to double up with Executive Officer Captain Jim Sheehan to make sure that the department runs smoothly.

Bobby Flay's BBP www.ParamusPost.com re-visited Bobby Flay's BBP at lunchtime for a burger. It was a good thing that I arrived before noon, because in the short time I was there, the seats were almost filled and there was a long line at the order counter. According to their system, one enters and selects one of two lines: To Eat Here & To Go. I was going to eat there!

Tip of the Week: Read the label before buying that food or beverage!

So many of us are accustomed to walking into the grocery store and simply pulling packages off the shelves and throwing them in our baskets without checking anything more than the price. That needs to change.

Glass Tile Brooklyn-Based GlassTileStore.com Launches Line of Affordable, Recyclable Glass Tiles

As the design world continues to trend towards “green” and “eco-friendly” interior decorating, the cost of going green continues to rise; consumers are forced to choose between environmental concerns and affordability. To combat this challenge, GlassTileStore.com, the online leader in stylish and affordable glass tiles and mosaics, announced today the launch of GreenTile, a new, budget-friendly line of recycled glass tiles.

NAI James E. Hanson, one of New Jersey's leading commercial real estate firms, has announced the completion of a 208,899-square-foot industrial sublease at 1203 Cranbury South River Road in South Brunswick, New Jersey. NAI Hanson's Kenneth D. Lundberg, SIOR, senior vice president, in conjunction with Joel Hausman of Colonial Realty from Fairfield Ct., represented the tenant, Melissa & Doug®, a leading designer and manufacturer of educational toys and children's products, in this transaction.

On Saturday, April 18, starting at 7:00 p.m., Mother Seton Council #5427 of the Knights of Columbus, located at 79 Pascack Road in the Township of Washington, will host is sixth annual testimonial dinner to honor five individuals from the Township. All have made significant contributions to the community and the officers of the Knights of Columbus have deemed it their duty and privilege to publicly recognize these worthy citizens. The honorees are:

The officers and directors of the Pascack Valley Hospital (PVH) Association, Inc. wish to announce they unanimously approved the transfer of its license to Hackensack University Medical Center and its partner, Legacy Hospital Partners, Inc. for the sum of $600,000.

Valley Hospice will be offering a free program entitled Loss of a Spouse: How to Cope with a Changed World. This presentation is the second in the Conversation on Grief Series. The Social Services Department of Valley Hospice will provide helpful strategies and tips for coping with loss.

The West Brook Middle School Rotary React Club/Student Council is hosting the Somewhere Over the Rainbow Tricky Tray at 6 pm at West Brook Middle School cafeteria on Thursday, May 14, 2009. Tickets are $15.00 and include a sheet of tickets, drinks, dessert and door prizes. There are great prize baskets!!!! There will also be a 50/50 cash prize!