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WOODCLIFF LAKE
Spring has arrived, bringing with it the promise of wished-for things, and in Woodcliff Lake that includes completion of the renovated Old Mill Pool.
Asaga that began nearly three years ago with an EPAdecision that demanded renovations and caused the closing of the pool. It has spanned administrations of two mayors and councils; a bungled bidding process; community arguments about size, design and procedure; bad weather; concrete shortages and the usual obstacles that any undertaking of such magnitude might encounter. And now, it appears to be coming to an end, with a Memorial Day Weekend opening currently being forecasted by Borough Administrator Ed Sandve.
“By May 1, we will be 99 percent complete,” Sandve tells Pascack Press. He anticipates that the mayor and council will decide on a day in May for a ribbon cutting to let people know “we will be open Memorial Day, with a grand opening being mooted to coincide with Woodcliff Lake Day.”
Sandve tells Pascack Press that “we need to do water testing, but other than that and a little vacuuming - you could swim in it today!”
At press time, a subcontractor is working on the walkways and will then acid wash the whole deck after the “dirt work” is done. Sitegrading and seeding continues.
The newly-renovated swimming pool contains new walls and floors, three water features, two diving boards, an eight-lane, 25meter racing area with new starting platforms and a water slide and new re-circulation, filtration and chemical systems.
Councilwoman Joanne Howley, chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Committee, describes the delight of residents when viewing the newly-filled pool during the Baseball/Softball Opening Day Ceremony Parade on April 9: “The kids marched up from Woodcliff School to the ballfields. The pool was filled. We had the water featuresgoing. Everybody was hanging on the fence, looking at it. It was a sight to behold. It was wonderful.”
According to Howley, the pool will open on Memorial Day weekend Saturday, Sunday and Monday from noon until 5 p.m., and will also be open noon to 5 p.m. on the June 4, 5, 11 and 12. On Father’s Day weekend, the Old Mill opens for the summer with regular hours from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. daily.
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BY ALISON KRAWIEC CORRESPONDENT The First Presbyterian Church of Englewood (FPCE) hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 16, drawing an estimated 100 children and parents. On the church lawn, there was face painting and games followed by the Easter egg hunt and candy exchange. Some of the youngsters sported bunny ear headbands and brightly colored outfits. In addition to the dozens of volunteers on hand, Scott Morley, a FPCEʼs staff member, was dressed in a huge pink bunny outfit, and happy to pose for photos year,” says Howley. “The pool will be open on Monday and Wednesday mornings for lap swimming from 7 a.m. until 9 a.m.” Woodcliff Lake residents with proof of residency are welcome to enjoy the Old Mill Pool facilities at no charge during the first three weekends that the pool is open and are encouraged to come visit. Pool registration is being held every morning in May from 10 -11 a.m. at Borough Hall, Thursday evenings in May from 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays in May from 1-3 p.m.
with the youngsters. “I love to see the smiles,” he said. “This is the best job in the world!”
The Rev. Richard Hong, FPCEʼs pastor, and Felicia Arrigoitia, director of Family Ministries, have hosted the event for years and say they always find it exciting and important.
Hong told Northern Valley Press, “Easter is the central event of the Christian faith. Itʼs also a hard and complex story. So we want to introduce children to it in an environment that is enjoyable as well as educational, with an event that will hopefully lead them to learn more later.”
By the end of the hunt, the baskets were brimming with colorful eggs, which were traded for treats lined up in a large buffet.
After the egg hunt, Hong delivered an uplifting speech to the group of children, some as young as 2. In it, he gave a brief version of the crucifixion and the resurrection. He emphasized love, kindness, and tolerance.
“The story of Easter is that no matter how bad things are, there is hope. When thinks look sad, we should always remember the joy of Easter,” he said.
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