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MARKS JUBILANT PRIDE DAY Fourth annual event a celebration of ʻfreedom to be ourselves; Mayor Wildes hosts special guests, looks to future

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The National Council of Jewish Women’s Bergen County Section hosts its annual installation and awards luncheon in Alpine, speaking to ‘bold achievements and essential challenges.’

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WHO HELPED LEAD THE CHEST Nonprofit board president recalled at her passing as a tireless supporter of many populations

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Pride Day in Englewood was established four years ago, and its latest event, June 8, was spectacular. Approximately 150 residents and visitors gathered at the Englewood Public Library at 6 p.m. for the cityʼs LGBTQI+ Pride ceremony and flag raising. LGBTQI+, a term whose meaning has expanded over the years, refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and people queer, questioning, and Intersex. June was Pride Month, when the worldʼs LGBTQ communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. As CNN explains, “Pride gatherings are rooted in the arduous history of minority groups who have struggled for decades to overcome prejudice and be accepted for who they are. “The original organizers chose this month to pay homage to the Stonewall uprising in June 1969 in New York City, which helped spark the modern gay rights movement. Most Pride events take place each year in June, although some cities hold their celebrations at other

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Girl Scouts from Englewood and Teaneck add to the festivities on June 16, here to help mark the anniversary of the date, June 19, 1865, of the commemoration of the end of chattel slavery in the United States. BY HILLARY VIDERS FOR NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS UNETEENTH ,

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became a federal holiday in 2021, was celebrated in Englewood this year in a big way. Starting June 16, the city hosted a four-day celebration to commemorate the date that free-

dom from slavery was acknowledged in America: June 19, 1865. The history of Juneteenth has been often documented. Although President Abraham Lincolnʼs Emancipation Proclamation was enacted on Jan. 1, 1863, it wasnʼt until 2 1⁄ 2 years later that the Union soldiers, led

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MIDDLE-SCHOOL FIRST Meet the inaugural eighth grade class from the Academy of the Holy Angels Middle School.

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by Major Gen. Gordon Granger, landed in Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended — and that all across the nation, the slaves were free. On June 17, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden signed a bill declaring Juneteenth

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With deep sadness, The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announced the passing of Barbara Strauss, president of the Board of Managers. Strauss, a resident of Englewood Cliffs, was an active member of the Board of Managers for nine years and served as president for 14 months. She was involved with the organization in a variety of capacities, including chair of the Events and Development Committees and vice president, treasurer, and secretary on the Board of Managers. In 2020, Strauss and her husband, Tom Manolio, received The Chestʼs Outstanding Volunteers Award for their numerous activities and contributions in the community she loved. The news reached Northern Valley Press on June 28. For mroe than 20 years, Strauss worked in the insurance industry and was executive vice

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B ck in time... A beautiful Victorian home on Valley Place, Tenafly, is decorated with flags for a Fourth of July at the turn of the 20th century.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Cresskill ladies are unstoppable To the editor: C Womanʼs Club had another successful T year and we celebrated our 60th HE

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Anniversary on June 14. Because of the restrictions of the pandemic, our fundraisers were limited, but we managed to have two garage sales and a calendar raffle and received a portion of sales at a local restaurant. In April we set up a pinwheel garden for Prevent Child Abuse Month at the Cresskill library and held a blood drive at the local

American Legion in September. In November we donated gift cards for Covenant House. We also donated a backpack with supplies, $425 for construction of small homes, and $150 for the Summer Campaign for Operation Chillout, a 501(c)(3) organization that helps homeless veterans. Throughout the year we

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donated scarves, gloves, hats, Easter baskets, food, school supplies and gift cards to Office of Concern in Englewood, NJ; food and empty egg cartons to Cresskill Cares; sent used stamps to a veterans organization; card fronts to St. Jude Ranch; aluminum tabs for Ronald McDonald House; eyeglasses to the Lions Club; shoes to Soles for Shoes; welcome bags to Center for Hope & Safety; bras to “Support the Girls”; pumpkin bread and blizzard bags to Meals on Wheels; blankets and snacks to the homeless; Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets and supermarket gift cards to needy families in Cresskill; Staples gift cards to York Street Project, Jersey City; mascara wands to a wildlife facility; two wreaths for Wreaths

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Across America, monetary donations to Heifer, Operation Smile and UNICEF; three scholarships to Cresskill high school seniors; sponsored one student for HOBY and wrote cards to veterans in Paramus. We donated three books to the Cresskill Library in memory of deceased members and we filled 100 cans with cookies and candy which were donated to various charities. As you can see, the Cresskill ladies did not let the pandemic deter them. For more info, visit cresskillwomansclub.vpweb.com or Facebook: Cresskill Womanʼs Club@ CWC07626. Silvia Vadala for Cresskill Womanʼs Club

CATCHING UP WITH FUN AT BERGENPAC

Temple Emeth honored its membership on Friday, May 13 with certificates for those congregants who have been members for multiples of five years from five

all the way up to 60 years. Each member was given a certificate and was blessed by Rabbi Steven Sirbu and Cantor Ellen Tilem. On the left in the top row is Cantor

Ellen Tilem and on the right just below the top row is Rabbi Steven Sirbu.

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bergenPAC re-announces shows that were postponed due to the pandemic and will take place in the newly renovated theater when it reopens in fall. From your favorite reality television cast members and game shows such as “Below Deck” and “Masters of Illusion” to popular artists such as Johnny Mathis, Art Garfunkel, and Richard Marx, bergenPAC offers something for everyone. bergenPAC continues to add new shows weekly for the 202223 performance. To stay up to date, visit bergenpac.org/events. A list of rescheduled events is included below. Tickets are on sale now. To reserve tickets in advance, visit ticketmaster.com or call bergenPACʼs Box Office at (201) 227-1030. Bergen Performing Arts Center Presents • An Evening With Captain

Lee and Friends, Sunday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m., $39 to $129 • Johnny Mathis: The Voice of Romance Tour, Friday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m., $69 to $199 • Masters of Illusion, Friday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m., $29 to $99 • Art Garfunkel: In Close-up Saturday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m., $39 to $129 • Englebert Humperdinck Sunday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m., $39 to $99 • Mania: The ABBA Tribute Friday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m., $29 to $69 • Richard Marx, Friday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m., $29 to $99 • Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna, Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m., $29 to $69. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com or the box office, (201) 227-1030. For more information: bergenPAC is at 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood. Call (201) 227-1030 or visit bergenpac.org.

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National Independence Day, a federal holiday. It was the first bill creating a federal holiday since 1983 when Ronald Reagan signed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day into law. “I think this will go down, for me, as one of the greatest honors Iʼve had as president,” Biden said. Even before it became a federal holiday, Englewood celebrated the legacy of Juneteenth with great flourish. For more than a decade, Englewoodʼs Juneteenth celebration has been organized and hosted by Lt. Joe Hoyle, a member of Englewoodʼs Chapter of the Jabari Society of Black Firefighters, an international organization that supports fellow firemen and enriches the community. The highlight of this yearʼs celebration was a tribute followed by a parade on June 18 at Soldiers Monument on Palisade Avenue and Tenafly Road, where a prestigious assemblage gathered with dozens of residents, marching bands and visitors from the tristate area. Among the attendees were Englewood Mayor Michael Wildes; Bergen County Executive James Tedesco III; Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton; Englewood councilmen Charles Cobb, Wayne Hamer, and Kevin Wilson; and members of police and fire departments from Englewood and several other towns. At 10 a.m., Hoyle opened the ceremony by introducing the dignitaries and honored guests and gave special thanks to the parade director, Michelle Dar. “Juneteenth is an American holiday and it is a piece of American history,” Hoyle declared. In the opening segment of the Juneteenth service, Michele Perez-Dark gave an invocation;

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the national anthem was sung by Raymond and Kim Larkin. Tedesco emphasized that “It is important to celebrate Juneteenth to remember all those who didnʼt have freedom and were freed. Now everyone is free, and thatʼs what we need to continue to talk about. Everybody has the same rights and we should be able to live together and work together no matter who you are. Thatʼs what weʼre trying to do here in Bergen County.” Wildes denounced the ongoing attacks on civil rights that foster racial hatred and discrimina-

tion still with the United States. “As the sign in the NYC subways says, if you see something, say something. We all have an obligation to empower people to speak up and speak out against injustices,” he said. Declaring that diversity needs to be in our schools and in our cities, Wildes recalled Maya Angelou: “Wonʼt it be wonderful when Black history and Native American history and Jewish history and all of U.S. history is taught from one book.” He added, “We need all be in this together and have each

otherʼs backs. When we raise the flag together at City Hall Thursday, we can only do this together as one.” When Hoyle introduced parade grand marshal Thomas “Moose” Monroe there were cheers. Monroe, a lifelong Englewood resident, and the city historian, was an iconic figure at Dwight Morrow High School, where he coached basketball, football, and track and field. Monroe recounted that during his years with cinematographer Sam Lee researching Black history in Bergen County, the two

interviewed more than 100 people of all ages and learned that there were slaves in Englewood as far back as the 1600s. “George Washington marched right down this very street [Palisade Avenue] with Black slaves in his army. General Cornwallis also marched here, but fortunately, he turned in another direction. If he hadnʼt, our history may have been very different,” Monroe said. Monroe referenced the struggles and hard earned victories that brought forth change CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

Englewood cheerleaders add their energy to Englewood’s Juneteenth fun. Hillary Viders photo.

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3This beautiful Victorian home on Valley Place is decorated with American flags for a Fourth of July at the turn of the 20th century. The number of stars on these flags varies, meaning they were representing different eras. When this photo was snapped, our official American flag had 45 stars (above), with Utah having been the most recent state to join the union in 1896.

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Victorian home on Valley Place, Tenafly is decorated with American flags for a Fourth of July at the turn of the 20th century. The number of stars on these flags varies: they represent different eras. When this photo was snapped, our official American flag had 45 stars, with Utah having been the most recent state to join the union in 1896. In the years following this picture, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona would all become states, followed by Alaska and Hawaii decades later in 1959. This residence is still standing on Valley Place and looks much the same as it did over a century ago. In the early 20th century, the Van Buskirk family lived there. HIS BEAUTIFUL

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According to authors Alice Renner Rigney and Paul Stefanowicz in their book “Images of America: Tenafly,” “A professional photographer boarded at this home just after 1900 and captured several views of what life was like at the time.” Did you know? Delegates from the 13 colonies adopted our Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, but it was two days earlier, on July 2, that the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence. Founding Father and second U.S. President John Adams was adamant that July 2 should be celebrated as Independence Day. After the Continental Congressʼ vote, Adams wrote to wife Abigail that July 2 “will be celebrated, by succeeding generations, as the great anniversary festival” with “pomp and

The bathhouse at Hazardʼs Beach, once at the southern end of Palisades Interstate Park, was opened to the public July 7, 1918. The stone building (shown here), at 200 feet long, 62 feet wide, had a rustic pavilion on its top story, while the lower floor had dressing rooms, showers and lockers for beachgoers. According to the Palisades Interstate Parkʼs annual report for 1918, “The average Sunday attendance was 1,563 and on weekdays 491 persons.” The bathhouse at Hazardʼs was torn down as a Works Progress Administration project in 1941.

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act of divine providence. “By a coincidence which has no parallel, three of the four presidents of the United States who have left the scene of their usefulness, and their glory, expired on the anniversary of the national birth day,” wrote the New York Evening Post on July 5, 1831. The reporter surmises, “[Monroeʼs] death had for several days been hourly expected, but it pleased Providence to prolong the flickering flame of life until the 55th anniversary of that independence of which he had been one of the principal founders and supporters, and by its extinction then, to add another impressive circumstance to those which stamp the Fourth of July as the most memorable day in the history of the world.” — Kristin Beuscher

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president at York International. Strauss, who was known as a consummate professional, shared her passion for The Community Chest's work with her clients and friends. Frequently, they attended the organizationʼs events and became contributors and supporters. Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer, executive director of The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County, told Northern Valley Press that The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen Countyʼs Board of Managers will miss Strauss very much. “Barbara was very passionate about The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen Countyʼs work. She loved that we helped so many different populations and shared our resources with a range of agencies. In recent years, she was very engaged with our work helping the food insecure, Hurricane Ida's victims and young people in the community, who volunteered their time and benefited from the scholarships

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we awarded,” Wimpfheimer said. She added, “The Community Chest plans to memorialize the valuable work Barbara did with us by establishing a fund in her name. We know she would want others to continue supporting the work we undertake that was so important to her personally." People may make a contribution in memory of Barbara Strauss by sending a check made out to The Community Chest. Donations of any size may be sent to 122 South Van Brunt St., 2nd Floor, Englewood, NJ 07631. Donations are tax-deductible, as permitted by law. For information, call (201) 5687474 or write shelly@communitychestofenglewood.org. Founded in 1933, The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, has supported local not-for-profit agencies for nearly 90 years. The Chest leads initiatives and supports nonprofits that make our communities stronger and bene-

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She’ll be missed: Richard Kennedy, Past President of The Community Chest, (left) and Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer (far right) present Barbara Strauss and her husband, Tom Manolio the Outstanding Volunteers Award. Photo credit Sandy Pinto. fit people in need in eastern Bergen Each year, The Chest raises nity leaders dedicated to improving County. funds and allocates them to agencies the lives of neighbors in need. demonstrating the capacity to pro- People interested in being considvide services to local citizens. The ered for board membership may organization also provides coordi- contact Executive Director Dr. nating and planning services in its Shelly Wimpfheimer at (201) 568communities, serving as a bridge 7474. For more information about between agencies and organizations and investing in the stability and The Chest, visit thecommunitychestebc.org or call (201) 568quality of the service network. The Community Chest of 7474. Stay updated about the orgatronic world music Eastern Bergen County's Board of nizationʼs activities on Facebook • Aug. 18: TBD • Aug: 25: Second Contact, Managers is comprised of commu- and Instagram. High-fidelity classic rock For more information, visit tenaflynj.org.

Summer concert series has your Tuesdays, Thursdays covered

The Borough of Tenafly and Tenafly Presents are happy to announce this yearʼs Summer Concert Series, which takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays in downtown Huyler Park, across from the historic Tenafly Railroad Station, corner of Hillside Avenue and Piermont Road starting at 7 p.m. The concerts are free to the public. Amazing performances are lined up this year, including rock, Latin, jazz, classic, reggae and Celtic, with local talent shining brightly in the mix. In case of rain, no concerts will be held indoors; instead, every effort will be made to reschedule those performances on rain dates that have been reserved. Bring something comfy to sit on.

Tuesdays concerts • July 5: Brothers Comatose, high-engery foot-stompinʼbluegrass • July 12: Sessions, Tenafly rocks! • July 19: Anthem, summertime reggae beats • July 26: Gentlemen of Soul, Motown and R&B • Aug. 2: Gotham City, Richard Barattaʼs Septet, featuring Vincent Herring, Paul Bollenback, and Bill OʼConnell • Aug. 9: Screaming Orphans, fusion of pop/folk from Donegal, Ireland • Aug. 16: Seranation, tropical pop-rock from Florida • Aug. 23: Van Martin Orchestra, Big Band Sinatra tribute • Aug. 30: SaRon Crenshaw, blues guitar with a taste of soul

Thursday concerts • July 7: TBD • July 14: Tomoko Ohno Tenafly Jazz All-Star Quartet featuring Pureum Jin, jazz with Asian Influence

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National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section awards

The National Council of Jewish Womenʼs Bergen County Section hosted its annual installation and awards luncheon at Montammy Country Club in Alpine on June 16, speaking to bold achievements and essential challenges. More than 130 attended the gala affair, in which Elaine K. Meyerson and Ina Miller-Silver-

stein were installed as co-presidents along with others on a talented slate of new officers. Among the guests was award-winning broadcast journalist Nina Pineda from WABCTV in New York. Her network bio notes she has covered some of the biggest stories of her generation and is the face of WABC-TVʼs “7 On Your Side.”

The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Inc. is a grassroots organization of 90,000 volunteers and advocates who, for over a century, “have turned progressive ideals into action in 500 communities across the United States. From the White House to local town councils, NCJW has been a vocal voice in shaping

public policies.” For nearly 100 years, says the organization, NCJW has championed issues affecting women, children, and families in Bergen County. It “advocates for progressives causes such as reproductive freedom, gender equality in the United States and Israel, and voter rights.”

A highlight of the evening was the presentation of prestigious awards: past president Elizabeth Halverstam of Fort Lee received the Woman of the Section Award; Liz Corsini of Englewood received the Hannah SEE AWARDS PAGE 12

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The National Council of Jewish Women’s Bergen County Section installed its new officers, and honored Elizabeth Halverstam and Liz Corsini (with plaque and statuette) at its annual installation and awards luncheon at Montammy Country Club in Alpine on June 16.

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Hereʼs a lovely scene from the recent induction ceremony of new members of The Womanʼs Club of Haworth. Left to right are Deborah Munoz of Haworth, co-president Barbara Farina of River Vale, Irene Russano of Hillsdale, copresident Marie Hennese of Park Ridge, Anita Crooks of

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Optical Illusion, a young and stylish 40, keeps customers in focus

The Optical Illusion is “proud, grateful, and honored” to celebrate its 40th anniversary this summer. Owner Carol Redden tells Northern Valley Press, “In 1982 we fell in love with the Borough of Westwood and were excited to open our optical business here.” After 40 years they also got to know many customers, and these have become their friends _ easy to do, as the staff has serviced them for three generations. Itʼs a family business starting with John, and continuing with Carol after John passed away in 2004. Carol says, “We are very fortunate to have staff that we consider family — some have been here more than 25 years!” The store has always prided itself on personal, professional service and frame and lens selections to suit every need. Carol says, “We look forward to continuing this tradition with pride and many thanks.” Enjoy a visit The Optical Illusion has a wealth of frame styles to choose from, including “the latest trends, retro look, fashion forward, sports, children and infants, and sunglasses, prescription and non-prescription.” The staff is licensed by the State Board of New Jersey and keep current on styles and enhancements. “We can assist you in selecting great-looking, exclu-

3Celebrating 40 years: The Optical Illusion’s full-time, professional opticians are ready to serve. Left to right: Phil Gaudiomonte, Nancy Tenny, Carol Enste, and owner Carol Redden. Above: Something sunny! Some of the many frame styles on display at 152 Westwood Ave., Westwood.

sive eyewear with the perfect fit of lenses for your prescription. Your frame selection process is highly personalized and we pride ourselves in helping you find the perfect eyeglasses for your personal taste and lifestyle.” The professional staff of experienced licensed opticians will guide you through deciding in the best frame and lenses for you: • Progressive: Advanced progressive lenses, featuring free form technology, are lenses that provide for long distance viewing

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Earth Day cleanup volunteers renew Mackay Park on April 22, but its impact is still in motion. The cleanup was organized and conducted by the Rotary Clubʼs Environmental Action Committee, headed by David Maron. In addition to local residents, several dozen volunteers poured in from schools, churches and synagogues along with members

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U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) held the annual Fifth District Scout Honor Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of Scouts who, after completing projects to support their community, have earned the highest rank of the Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs. “I am honored to celebrate the hard-earned achievements of all these Scouts whoʼve earned the highest rank attainable in the Scouting programs — the Boy Scout Rank of Eagle Scout and

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Clockwise from left: Teens help celebrate Pride Day on June 8; library director Esperanza Pacheco with the city’s Pride Day proclamation; Mayor Michael Wildes with EPD Sgt. Oscar Hernandez and guest Margaret Josephs; ‘Marge Senior’ with ladies from the Women’s Rights Information Center; and Danielle Foehl, Rochelle Marin, amd Vanessa Marin. Hillary Viders photos.

izations such as GLADD, Out@NBC, Live Out Loud and the Rainbow Road to amplify voice across the rainbow flag. She attended the event with her mother, “Martha senior,” and said in part: “I have been part of the Englewood flag-raising event every June since we started and each year we get louder. Thatʼs what alliance is all about: being loud and being proud.” She said, “Pride to me means unconditional support and not just tolerance of acceptance, but celebration of it. We need to let all the colors of the rainbow fly proudly and fabulously!” Another highlight: the pledge

of allegiance and Pride flag raising led by Englewood Police Detective Ana Bedoya, who was also a member of the Englewood Fire Department and was a paratrooper with the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division. To conclude the ceremony, Englewoodʼs Robert Bannon — a multitalented performer — sang “Born This Way.” Many attendees finished the evening at Blue Moon Restaurant.

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are chatting at a patio table at Bellissimo Ristoranté, sharing a bottle of something bright and refreshing. One, the restaurantʼs owner, Tony Meto, is soft-spoken and earnest. The other, Jon Felz — a former NYPD detective and the owner of RZM Fine Arts & Antiques Inc. — has a million stories of policing and world and local history and the drive to tell them. Bellissimo Ristoranté is celebrating 14 years in August. RZM Fine Arts & Antiques is celebrating 40 years. Life is good. Everyoneʼs family is fine, the staff are busy, and customers are delighted. The friendsʼ favorite story is the same: their joy at serving the community, and the cherished work theyʼve been sharing for all these years: helping nourish, with food and so much else, the Paterson Emergency Menʼs Shelter through St. Paulʼs Community Development Corporation. Felz, who describes himself as having been “very active” in his police career, says, “When you lock somebody up, you spend three hours with them processing them, and then you rarely see them again unless the case goes to trial. Ninety percent of the cases donʼt go to trial. You donʼt get to focus on them as human beings.” He adds, “When God opens your heart, you really take this stuff to heart.” WO OLD FRIENDS

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help out, whether itʼs churches, temples, schools, charity events...” He conducts antiques appraisal day events for womenʼs clubs and others, raising money for good causes. “Whatever I can do, Iʼll do. Itʼs giving back, but itʼs something much more.” Meto agrees: “Jon and I have been in business for a long time, and

Sunday — the [gently used] clothes, the toiletries, the towels, all that, itʼs wonderful what they do — Iʼm amazed. The outpouring…” He added of Metoʼs assistance, “Rigatoni, meatballs, sausage, the guys love it; and I do have other restaurants that help me but Tony is, and has been, number one going back all these years. He hasnʼt missed a trick.” The St. Paulʼs Community Development Corporation (SPCDC) explains online that the menʼs shelter, one of several

Together for the community: RZM Fine Arts & Antiques Inc. owner Jon Felz, left, with Bellissimo Ristoranté owner Tony Meto on June 20. The two longtime friends are celebrating milestones this year — in business and in charity. — John Snyder photos.

Formerly with St. Paulʼs Episcopal Church in Montvale, he keeps the mission going through his new spiritual home, Zion Lutheran Church in Westwood.

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what keeps us in business is the community. Because of all these people that come here, and call on our businesses, that makes us who we are today. When we have the chance and are able to give back to the community, we will always do it.” Felz had a background with Zion Lutheran Church because his children attended Zion Lutheran School. “When I joined I said Iʼd like to continue my ministry at the Paterson Menʼs Shelter and they were 100 percent supportive. Every

strands of the human services safety net in the area, provides emergency housing, clothing, and food to as many as 40 homeless men per night. “Our shelter staff work to make each residentʼs stay as brief and helpful as possible by providing referrals for housing, employment, mental health and rehabilitation services. The SPCDC Emergency Menʼs Shelter relies on volCONTINUED ON PAGE 31

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do not eat it and become sick and die.” Her friend Karshany agreed, and added, “Itʼs important for our community to have a clean park so we are here to clean it. Someone has to do it!” A group of teens found a

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of Juneteenth; and a blessing was given by the Rev. Bishop Anthony Long: “Letʼs walk in love, letʼs walk in unity, letʼs walk in peace, because thatʼs what we need right now.” The parade proceeded up Palisade Avenue to Depot Square on Dean Street, where the Juneteenth

carnival had been in full swing from June 16. Dozens of vendors sold food, jewelry, and sundries. Children had a great time on rides and a bounce house, and at games spread throughout the area. There was also face painting and live entertainment.

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Hess received the Nonna Dunphy Scholarship and the Marilyn Kirschner History Award. She is a member of the National Honor Society, and the national honor societies for students who excel in their studies of French, math, business, and social studies. She was one of AHAʼs first DECA members to qualify for international competition. Before her graduation, she received the Student Council School Service Award for her work as president of the AHA Student Council. This September, she will play tennis for Dartmouth College. The Academy has chosen to honor Danahy and Hess by retiring their jerseys. Caelan McHugh and Eliza Hoover received this yearʼs BCWCA Multi-Sport Award. McHugh, a resident of Sparkill, N.Y., has been a member of the varsity soccer, basketball, and track teams at AHA. She served as captain of the AHA Soccer Team, and plays for a club team. As a junior, and again as a senior, she earned First Team All-League in the Big North Conference. This September, she will play soccer for the University of Rhode Island. Hoover, who lives in Mahwah, recently signed with Gettysburg College, where she will run track as COOK

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First-ever AHA Middle School graduation picture-perfect

The inaugural eighth grade class from the Academy of the Holy Angels Middle School celebrated their commencement in a sea of pale blue caps and gowns. The June 10 baccalaureate Mass and graduation were held at Saint Therese of Lisieux Church in Cresskill with Father Samuel Citero, O. Carm, presiding. AHA President Melinda Hanlon welcomed everyone to the historic event, which was organized by AHA Performing Arts Director Dan Mahoney and AHA Middle School faculty member Linda Payonzeck with assistance from Campus Ministry Director Kathleen Sylvester and Orchestra Director Andrew Monticello. Musical selections included “All Are Welcome,” “One Heart, One Mind,” and “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee.” The first reading, Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, expressed the theme that there is an appointed time for everything. The gospel Matthew 5:13-16 is a reminder: “You are the light of the world.” In her greeting to the eighth grade class, AHA Middle School Dean Traci Koval noted that the Class of 2022, which entered AHA on Sept. 10, 2021, had spent the previous year enjoying new experiences and relationships. She urged the students to continue to accept new challenges and stretch their limits.

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“Remember to always be yourself and never stop smiling,” Koval said. “Know that you do not travel the path of life alone. Jesus is walking with you and waiting for you to ask for His guidance along the way.” She added, “We will miss your smiling faces, but we are only a short walk down the breezeway,” referring to the enclosed pathway that connects the middle school and the upper school. Payonzeck announced the recipients of this yearʼs academic awards. Honorees include Eliana Melone, religious studies; Gemma Siciliano, English and Italian; Corinne Adamo and Sophia Emmi,

mathematics; Lilyanna Potts, science; Isabelle Meyer, French and social studies; Alyssa Petrowski, Latin and physical education; Corinne Adamo, Spanish; Kaitlyn Zheng and Valentina Poire, Art; and Kaitlyn Zheng, music. Leyla Ziemba led her class in expressing appreciation for their families. Graduates presented their families with a yellow rose and a personalized message. Principal Jean Miller from the upper school presented the eighth grade class to President Hanlon. The 22 graduates then received their diplomas from Hanlon, Miller, and Payonzeck.

The graduates include Corinne Adamo, Carina Ardizzone, Alessandra Cardamone, Rose Carr, Margarita Curado, Lyla Dove, Sophia Emmi, Abigail Gassib, Eliana Melone, Isabelle Meyer, Alyssa Petrowski, Valentina Poire, Lilyanna Potts, Emily Ryan, Cyia Sabathia, Miesha Sehgal, Angela Shaker, Gemma Siciliano, Makayla Yee, Samantha Zeccardi, Kaitlyn Zheng, and Leyla Ziemba. Dean Koval invited the graduates to turn the tassels on their caps from right to left to signify their graduation. As the students complied, friends and family applauded in recognition of the studentsʼ

accomplishments. The class sang the alma mater together, and Eliana Melone delivered the closing prayer. Afterward, the graduates filed out of the church, ready to move on to the upper school this September. Founded by the School Sisters of Notre Dame in 1879, the Academy of the Holy Angels is the oldest private girlsʼ school in Bergen County. While AHA is steeped in Catholic tradition, this prestigious school serves young women from a broad spectrum of cultural and religious backgrounds. Thousands of women have passed through AHAʼs portals. Many go on to study at some of the nationʼs best universities, earning high-ranking positions in medicine, government, law, education, public service, business, arts, and athletics. The Academyʼs leaders continue to further the SSND mission to provide each student with the tools she needs to reach the fullness of her potential—spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically, by offering a first-rate education in a nurturing environment where equal importance is placed on academic excellence, character development, moral integrity, and service to others. 315 Hillside Ave., Demarest. Cal (201) 768-7822 and visit holyangels.org.

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Dental implants are not all the same and have varying success rates. The success is dependent on the product and the practitioner. As a periodonPRIYU GUPTA, DDS, tist, which is the WESTWOOD ONLY specialty PERIODONTICS recognized by the American Dental Association as a “dental implant specialist,” I feel

it is important to inform the community about how dental implant treatments have changed over the past 50 years causing a decline in success. Dental implants have been well researched and placed in patients by periodontist and oral surgeons since the 1970s. The published scientific literature in the ʼ70s and ʼ80s estimated 9799% success rates when controlled for certain systemic diseases & smoking. More recently,

the success rates have gone down while research and knowledge has increased. In 2007, I graduated from a full-time three-year dental implant specialty training program from Rutgers Dental School called Periodontics. This was in addition to general dental school. At the time, only a handful of companies were fabricating dental implants. These companies were partnered with universities, periodontists and oral surgeons

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for decades to establish research to prove that their products met or exceeded the standard of care which was 97-99% success rate for 20-plus years. Periodontists followed up on the implants for decades to see how the implants lasted in patientsʼ mouths: to see if gum disease developed or affected them, if loss of an adjacent tooth affected them, if the implant suffered consequences from smoking or if added to a denture. This is all the knowledge which is taught at a university level and takes years to learn. If implants are meant to last forever, it must be handled in such a manner and treatment planned accordingly anticipating changes to a patientʼs dentition and aging. Today many more companies are fabricating these implants and come from overseas with little to no research proving their product has the same level success. This is completely legal through the FDA 501(k) approval process which allows clearance to sell the product. But this should not preclude the company to perform some level of research to protect the public. These “knock-off” implants are much cheaper and have not taken initiative to prove their success.

What is also happening is that these implant companies and private companies are offering short term “training programs” to general dentists in attempts to sell more product so generalists can do these surgical services at their. In my opinion, as dental implants are meant to be a permanent tooth replacement option, it is important to go to a trained specialist, who is a periodontist, who has the science and university-based training and the opportunity to practice these procedures hundreds of times on patients before a private practice setting. I am a solo, female, dental implant specialist, surgeon & periodontist. I am a lead to a team of four hygienists, each with over 25 years of experience. I place hundreds of dental implants a year and follow them in my highly trained hygiene practice. I partner with many general dentists throughout Bergen County to design, perform and maintain complex dental implant restorations. For more information, call (201) 664-3023 or visit us at 354 Old Hook Road #201 or WestwoodPeriodontics.com.

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Start by participating in meet-ups, lectures, exercise classes, and support groups. Get together with close friends and family. Try memorizing phone numbers instead of using your phonebook in the cell phone. Practice mindfulness. For example, when you eat, enjoy each bite, savor the different flavors, and be in the moment rather than browsing on your phone, reading the paper, or watching TV.. Meditate daily. Start from the top of your head and imagine all the muscles in your body relaxing. Slowly take deep breaths in and out as you visualize all your muscles top to bottom relaxing and internally repeating “Relax, Relax, Relax” or any other word that works for you (I sometimes use “release” as my word as well). Start with a simple oneminute meditation the first week, then a two-minute meditation the next week, then a five-minute session the following week, and so on. Meditation is proven to have many health benefits including improving memory, but it takes time to master, so be very patient. I also recommend taking up a craft or hobby such as knitting, drawing, photography, writing poetry, or painting. Tell stories to your kids and grandkids. Create new acronyms or mnemonic phrases to sharpen your brain. Vary your surroundings. Travel frequently to new places and meet new people. Always get a good nightʼs sleep to really improve brain function. The hours before midnight are the most important hours. It is better to go to bed early and wake up early rather than go to bed late and wake up late. Interestingly, one of the easi-

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THE SAVVY SENIOR: Best senior travel discounts in 2022 Dear Savvy Senior, What are some of the best travel discounts available to seniors? My husband and are BY JIM MILLER about to retire and are interested in traveling more but live on a tight budget. —Frugal Travelers

Dear Frugal, There are hundreds of travelrelated discounts available to older travelers that can add up to save you hundreds of dollars on your next trip. To qualify, youʼll need to meet the age requirement, which varies by business. Some discounts may be available as soon as you turn 50, but most donʼt kick in until you turn 55, 60, 62 or 65. Hereʼs a rundown of top travel discounts, along with some extra tips to help you save.

Ways to Save The first thing to know is that most businesses donʼt advertise them, but many give senior discounts just for the asking, so donʼt be shy. You also need to be aware that when it comes to senior travel bargains, the “senior discount,” if available, may not always be the best deal. Hotels, resorts, airlines and cruise lines, for example, offer advanced bookings along with special deals and promotions from time to time that may be a lower rate than what the senior discount is. Before you book, always ask about the lowest possible rate and the best deal available. Another way you can save is to be flexible when you travel. Last minute travel deals can offer huge savings, as does traveling during off-season or off-peak times, and avoiding holidays. Club memberships can also garner you a wide variety of trav-

el bargains. AARP, for example has dozens of travel discounts available on hotels, rental cars, cruises, vacation packages and more – see AARP.org/benefitsdiscounts. The American Automobile Association (AAA.com) is another membership club that provides some great travel discounts to members at any age.

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Northwood Golf Club invites new members

The Northwood Golf Club, founded when Rockleigh Golf Course opened in 1959, invites area golfers who are interested in playing some friendly competitive golf to join its ranks. The schedule of play includes 16 tournaments and four outings. The tournament formats include individual, two-man, and fourman events with net and gross prizes. All players have sanctioned handicaps that range from single digits to the upper ranges. The Club Championships have four flights to accommodate players at all skill levels. The Age Group Championships also have four flights to make room for young bucks and the golden seniors still competing. Organizers also added Paramus Golf Course because it is convenient for many members. The $90 annual dues cover membership in the Metropolitan Golf Association, which includes

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children and families all throughout the city to help beautify Mackay Park. I am pleased we are doing this again and hope that it becomes an annual tradition.” Maron adds, “The 2021 cleanup had approximately 70 participants, which included Rotary members, students from various schools, and entire families. The success of the clean-up made us decide to make it a happy annual event, with outreach to schools and religious institutions.” Current Rotary Environmental Action Committee members are Wistosky and Maron, Rotary President Jackie Guttman, Michael Passow, Scott Reddin, Stephen Wiessner, Kathleen Silberstein, Claude Devillers, Talia

Shulman and Janet Sharma. Goals of the committee include research into recycling, creation of butterfly-friendly parks, and sustainable building materials. — Submitted by Hillary Viders, who adds she created the guide to cleanups for the Interna-

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abroad, “including the groundbreaking cleanup in Central Park Lake in New York City.”

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unteer support from nearly 30 area churches and civic organizations (representing some 50+ volunteers) per year who bring prepared food and serve hot meals each night.” And it says, “The case manger and the client will … work together to develop a service plan to address those needs, often involving referrals to programs which address finances, mental health, housing, medical needs, and legal assistance.” As a condition of staying at the facility, all residents must participate in day programs to help them treat their addictions, address their educational needs, and/or find work. In 2020, the SPCDC Emergency Menʼs Shelter served 41 homeless men, providing 10,216 sheltered bed nights, 20,925 meals, and 3,700 hours of counseling. Felz is a frequent presence. He says Pastor Tom Pranschke regularly gives him money from the church fund to buy food. And he says that thereʼs a calendar in the shelter showing which churches and other organizations are signed up to bring in food. Before Covid, he says, the calendar was 90 percent full. In the wake of Covid itʼs fallen to approximately 20 percent full. “Thatʼs the alarming thing. I do get calls from them; they say Jon, what can we do? So I get food from Tony, and the churchʼs check, and now the men in the shelter have food for three nights instead of just the one. Thatʼs how we spread it out. It would be a blessing if more people stepped up.” (If you would like to help Felz with your monetary support, lending a hand or donating clothes, you can call the church office at (201) 664-1325 or call him directly at (845) 735-1313.) And those receiving the charity, some of them made bad calls in life. Others had bad luck. “All people are worth helping,” Felz says. He adds, “We have such a good relationship. We even pray tgether before we eat the food. At the end of every prayer, after we say ʻDear Lord, thank you for this food. Bless the hands that prepared it,ʼ all that — I say, ʻThank you, Lord, for allowing me to be here with my friends.ʼ They hear that, they come up to me, they give me a big hug. For years. That makes a difference.” Felz lavished praise on Metoʼs support of his mission. “I thank Tony from the bottom of my heart because he has been with me since I started doing this. Thatʼs 28 men that wouldnʼt have eaten many, many many times if it wasnʼt for Tony.” After a momentʼs reflection, he says, “First of all, God gets the glory, Iʼm just a delivery boy. God gets the glory, then Tony and all the other people.” And Meto, for his part, considers himself blessed for his customers, so many of whom went above and beyond during Covid to support the business. Gift cards, lines out the door for takeout, an abundance of love. “Thatʼs what kept us going. I

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was able to keep all my staff going. That was most important to me because remember, I donʼt just have 20 or 30 employees that this job feeds; thereʼs 20 or 30 families that depend on this restaurant,” he said. He added, “Weʼre a sit-down place. I was really stressing: How would it be for all them? I need to keep it going for my staff and the support that we had made it possible to thrive.” The glasses are refilled. Behind Meto and Felz, on the patio and inside the restaurant, the lunch crowd is enjoying a lovely day.

About Bellissimo Ristoranté Meto opened the restaurant on Aug. 1, 2008. The business is committed to serving “only the finest foods with health-conscious ingredients prepared daily, allowing your dish to be made to order. We strive to provide the finest culinary experience for our patrons who have been raving since opening. Our professionally trained staff is eager to serve you and make your visit a pleasant one.” What makes the restaurant unique, Meto says: “Daily lunch $14–$17, two private party rooms for bridal showers, baby showers, christenings, retirements, corporate events, etc., complimentary corking service, and on-and-off-premise catering.” “We have a beautiful outdoor patio, where our guests can dine al fresco when weather permits. We also can host parties for any occasion and offer multiple party packages to fit your taste and budget.” The restaurantsʼs website muses, “If pasta could sing!” Recent reviews say, • “Iʼm a big fan of this restaurant. This little strip mall old school Italian joint makes an incredible marinara. They always change up things with daily specials and the staff is like my second family.” • “Excellent food and great service. Two things you rarely find at a restaurant these days!” • “Unbelievable Italian restaurant. What a nice surprise. Great food, authentic. Service is terrific. Food excellent. Prices reasonable. Owner managed, never a problem. Try the specials, even though the menu speaks for itself.” • “Loved everything about the restaurant. Fresh mozzarella, homemade pasta, excellent service. Best restaurant we have been to in a long time. Canʼt recommend it enough.”

About RZM Fine Arts & Antiques Inc. As a child, Felz learned the fine points of antiques from his mother, who was a dealer at Ticeʼs Farm in Woodcliff Lake for four decades. Felz said he loved the backstories of the pieces that came their way. He loves the local and world history the best finds represent. “At RZM, we are here to educate people and inform them as to the true value of family heirlooms and antiques,” Felz says. RZM Fine Arts & Antiques Inc. has been dealing extensively with American coins, military items and various forms of fine art and antiques for 40 years. Itʼs “continually purchasing new items, and traveling up and down the East coast, including Canada, in search of rare and important antiques. We have assisted serious art and coin collectors establish valuable and significant major collections.” Felz says, “We specialize in the purchase of complete estates, and can provide estate sale service at the location. After a complementary initial evaluation of the contents of an estate or residence, we can provide a specific set of recommendations as to the best methods to employ to maximize the liquidation value of the property.” “Choices include complete cash buyout, auction, or an estate sale at the location. Our regular client list includes attorneys, banks, and real estate agents that call upon us on a regular basis to make sure that estates are settled properly and legally.” The firm provides “prompt, accurate, and comprehensive appraisals of all sizes. Formal, written appraisals with fair market values are prepared for the purposes of estate planning, division among heirs, and estate taxes.” Felz is seeking a wide variety of fine antiques, including American coin and currency, estate jewelry, silver, timepieces, U.S. Civil War and WWII arms and armor, and fine art: paintings and bronze sculpture.

When you go • Bellissimo Ristoranté is at 12 S. Kinderkamack Road, Montvale. Call (201) 746-6669, and visit bellissimonj.com. • RZM Fine Arts & Antiques is at 132 Dexter Ave., Pearl River, N.Y. Call (845) 735-1313, email rzmantique@aol.com, and visit https://rzmantiques.com. — Staff report

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