Above,the scene in Harrington Park’s Highland Field on Aug.2,as hundreds turned out to National Night Out there (photo courtesy Takashi Matsumoto). Inset: Kids in Englewood’s Mackay Park tour police,fire,and ambulance rigs Aug.2 (photo via Englewood Police Department on Facebook).Closter debuted its own National Night Out events.
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LOSTER , H ARRING TON P ark, and Englewood put their stamp on revels spanning Bergen County, the Garden State, and indeed the United States on Tuesday, Aug. 2, all gathered at the annual National Night Out, a community-building campaign that promotes police–community partnerships and neighborhood rapport.Many Bergen County towns offered family friendly activities, food, and informa tional giveaways. It was Closterʼs first time hosting night out, with the police department later posting thanks to all who came out in support. “This is our first year and we are excited to start planning for next!”
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JOEY’S FUND CARSHOWCHARITY8THSEPT.18 ALPINE • CLOSTER • CRESSKILL • DEMAREST • ENGLEWOOD • ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS • HARRINGTON PARK HAWORTH • NORTHVALE • NORWOOD • OLD TAPPAN • ROCKLEIGH • TENAFLY Heartfelt fundraiser puts pedal to the metal ʻMore After the Breakʼ author live at PCAT, first in a series, Sept. 24
Joeyʼs Fund Inc. says its 2021 charity car show raised $11,000 in donations for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, $600 in donations for St. Jude FMake-A-Wishdonationstal,ResearchChildren'sHospi-and$600intotheoundation.Thisyearʼs high-octane follow-up, the 8th Annual Classic Car Show set for Sept. 18 at Closter Plaza in Closter from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., could do evenTonybetter.DeCarlo founded the event in 2015 in honor of his son, Joey, who passed away in 1986 at the tender age of 2 after a hard battle withSinceleukemia.thecharity was founded, Joeyʼs Fund has raised more than $100,000 in donations to help families pay uncovered medical costs, including insurance co-pays, prescription drug fees, lost wages, gas, tolls, parking, food and many other daily expenses. “We are extremely thankful to all of those who have participated and we hope to see you all again this year for yet another successful event in support of all of these wonderful non-profit organizations,” organizers told Northern Valley Press in mid-August.
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Jen Maxfield, an Emmy award-winning reporter and anchor for NBC-4 New York, has met tens of thousands of people as sheʼs covered a wealth of sto ries, ranging from politics nesstocriminaleducation,tojusticehealth,busi-toweath er, and human interest. You can see her live at Presbyterian Church at Tenafly, 55 Magnolia Ave., in conversation with Jon Teall, a congregant and a former TV news reporter who worked in several local markets and CNBC. Teall will be asking Maxwell about her new book, “More After the Break: A Reporter Returns to Ten Unforgettable News Stories” — in the main sanctuary at PCAT on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 4 p.m. The event — itʼs free and open NORTHERN VALLEY
2 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 2 • N O R T H E R N V A L L E Y P R E S S Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Aug. 16 announced the addition of four new members to its Board of Trustees. Ray Chew, Vivian Scott Chew, Steven Goldstein, and Valerie Vainieri Huttle joined the board of bergenPAC as the storied theaterʼs $15 million Invest in the Arts Capital Campaign funds a comprehensive restoration and renovation of the historic venue. (For more, see ʻCurtain never went down:bergenPACʼs school sailing on as a model,” Northern Valley Press, August, 2022.) Meanwhile, registration is open for classes — open houses are set for Sept. 7 and 8. In a press statement provided to Northern Valley Press on Aug. 16, board chair Robert Cook, one of the founding trustees of bergenPAC in 2003, said, “We are pleased to welcome our new trustees, whose creativity and experience in a variety of valuable facets will play an important role in helping move the Arts Center into the future.” He added, “Their singular sense of the arts and social justice, both of which bergenPAC is fully committed to supporting, is a significant factor that will shine a light on bergenPAC as a destination for patrons, and our Performing Arts School, for decades to come.”
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Vainieri Huttle of Englewood has served eight terms as a member of the New Jersey State Assembly representing Legislative District 37 and served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders, now known as the Board of County Commissioners from 2001 to 2006. She served as Board Chairwoman from 2003 to 2004. She served as an ex-officio member of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts since 2005 and a member of the Gaming, Tourism and Arts Committee since 2009. In 2003, she helped establish Bergen Performing Arts Center after the John Harms Theater closed its doors in Englewood.
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“Iʼm excited to officially be appointed to bergenPACʼs Board of Trustees during this time of their renovation of the theater and the expansion of their arts education programs. I have seen firsthand the benefits of investing in the arts community and its impact on children and am fully committed to preserving that legacy for future generations,” she said in bergenPACʼs announcement. Ray Chew is regarded as one of Americaʼs top television music directors, producers, and composers and can be found across multiple television networks and streaming platforms. “A much sought-after talent, Chew is the music director for the hit show ʻI Can See Your Voice.ʼ Led by host Ken Jeong, the Fox musical game show took the top spot as Americaʼs number-one new unscripted series of 2020. Its sec ond season premiered on Fox on Jan. 5,” bergenPAC said. It added, “Rayʼs on-stage performances have helmed awardwinning musical events with the world's most famous artists, including Rihanna, Carrie Underwood, Pharrell Williams, Justin Bieber, the late Aretha Franklin, Lenny Kravitz, Pitbull, Queen Latifah, James Taylor, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Jennifer Hudson, and Quincy Jones. These aweinspiring events can be found on YouTube and streaming platforms.”And it said, “His tenure as music director for Foxʼs ʻAmerican Idolʼinspired some of the best talent in the storied competition's history and produced over 300 contestant iTunes downloads. Ray has also served as music director for several network television series, including ʻIt's Showtime at the Apolloʼand BETʼs ʻSunday Best.ʼ” bergenPAC said, “His guid ance and leadership is highly regarded for prestigious music
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den Club president Gerri Gibney. GCHP meetings are open to all, from all towns. For more information call Gibney at (201) 768-2615 or visit gardenclubofhar ringtonpark.com
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ENGLEWOOD Veteran public business administrator Robert S. Hoffmann hit the ground running Aug. 1, his first day as city manager here. Formerly the Chatham township administrator for three years his resignation unanimously approved May 10 — and prior to that the Borough of Emersonʼs for nearly four years, Hoffmann has more than 25 years experience in local government management in New Jersey. He also has served in cfiedagentfandNewgovernmentlocalinYorkState,isaquali-iedpurchasingandcerti-zoningoffiJudith Maron said at a special meeting of the council in July, “I have great hopes for Mr. Hoffmanʼs tenure with us, and I think Englewood will benefit greatly under his command based on his past Aperformance.”monthbefore he resigned he presented Chatham a 2022 flattax municipal budget that met all the boroughʼs policy objectives. Hoffmann arrives with glowing recommendation, notably rom Jersey Professional Management, the cityʼs recruiter, and describes himself as “a cost-saving machine.”Indeed, that reputation encouraged some members of council, who also noted his MBA in finance from Pace University and undergraduate degree from Fordham University. is rare that someone with this much experience and accomplishment is available for a BY JOHNSNYDER OF PASCACK PRESS HOFFMANN
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The refreshment stand is still in use, although the once open-air building has been enclosed.
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Those old black and white photos have been sitting in the drawer for decades. Give those treasures more love by sharing them with your neighbors on this Northernpage.Valley Press welcomes old photographs depicting scenes in any of the towns in the region: Alpine, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Harrington Park, Haworth, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Rockleigh and Tenafly.Specifically, we’re looking for materials dating to the 1970s and e arlier. These can be photos of local buildings, notable people, homes, streets, parks, stores, special events — you name it. Old advertisements for businesses in the Northern Valley are also mostThewelcome.submissions are sought for publication in the weekly “Back in Time” local history feature, which appears to the right of this column. Photographs can be submitted by scanning the photo or taking a good digital photo (the highest resolution possible to facilitate clear printing) and emailing a copy of the photographs along with some detailed information to leypress@thepressgroup.netnorthernval358-9500 call 201-358-9500.
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BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER FOR NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK, N.J.—Nestled in the wooded cliffs off the Palisades Interstate Parkway between exits 2 and 3 stands the State Line Cafe, otherwise known as the Lookout Inn. Cozy, boasting two fireplaces, and with breathtaking views of the Hudson River from 532 feet above the water, this eatery still offers the old world charm it had when it was first built in The1938.Palisades Interstate Parkʼs Annual Report for 1937 included a write-up about a refreshment stand that was undergoing construction by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), one of the New Deal agencies of the Great Depression. Built using native Chestnut logs and stone from the Palisades, the stand was located at Point Lookout, otherwise known as the State Line Lookout, New Jerseyʼs highest point of the PalisadesSafetyCliffs.forthe sightseers was a priority and the WPA also built a rock wall along the cliffʼs edge. By the spring of 1938, the refreshment stand as well as a gas station and parking lot had been opened to the public. Back then, the Lookout Inn sat just feet from the northbound lanes of Route 9W At the time the Lookout Inn opened, there were numerous refreshment stands that were operating in the Palisades Interstate Park. They would sell menu items such as sandwiches, soup, corn beef and cabbage, spaghetti, ice cream and fresh tomato juice. Beer was also typicallyUnlikserved.etoday, in the early years the Lookout Inn was an open-air refreshment stand. Instead of the windows that are there now, there were actually wooden shutters that swung open and closed, and during the cold months large window panels were put into place. During World War II the Lookout Inn closed down, along with many of the other park facilities. It was reopened following the warʼs end, however, and received upgrades such as a new water system, and later, a traffic signal—man ually operated by a police officer— at the intersection of 9W and the parking lot. Renovations in 1950 added more space to the stand in the rear, the glass walls we know today were made permanent and the gas station in the parking lot was removed. Later in that decade, the Palisades Interstate Parkway was constructed and the northbound lanes of 9W were taken away from the cliffʼs edge and moved about one mile west. This abandoned part of the highway became the scenic road from the Parkway to the State Line Lookout Inn. This Back in Time column originally appeared Aug. 26, 2019. We reprint it by request.
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Outside the Lookout Inn as photographed during the last week of August, 1949. The road on the right is the old Route 9W.
The light-colored pavement on the right side, now an access point for State Line Lookout, was once Route 9W, where the car is driving in the top photo. Palisades Interstate Park Commission.
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And the post says, “Although the American Legion has an international presence, it is more than simply a veterans organization; it is very much a community-based service organization. Among the programs conducted regularly is Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and the Four Chaplains Day observations.“There is also American Legion Baseball, Boys State, and a national high school oratorical contest. The American Legion is one of the nationʼs largest supporters of scouting, and the largest single donor organization of blood to the American Red Cross.” The post says, “And thereʼs more, we support the American Legionʼs Child Welfare Fund, the American Legionʼs National Emergency Fund, helping veterans, and we support our local community.”Weʼretold, “Come join with us to help achieve these goals. Any veteran (active service, Reserves, National Guard) who has served since Dec. 7, 1941, or those now on active duty are eligible.”Among the draws: “We have a beautiful post with a hall and bar. We will pay your first yearʼs dues when you join. Do you have time constraints? You can be as active as you want to be.” For more information call (201) 894-9723. Legion Camp Merritt Post 21 Cresskill marches in the 2018 St.Pat’s Day parade.(Courtesy photo)
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The Borough of Closter’s police department hosted its first National Night Out on Aug. 2, afterward posting it was eager to start planning for 2023. Courtesy photos/CPD Harrington Park Aug. 2. Tara McCann photo. squad. photo
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Harrington Park roars back HarringtonPark Police Chief Robert Murphy told Northern Valley Press o n Aug. 8 that the boroughʼs fourth National Night Out, at Highland Field, went very well — a fun event “on par with town day” — with some 200 guests being treated to food, kidsʼ activities, and a close-up look at lifesaving gear, and time spent with professional lifesavers.“Weʼre pretty happy with it. We want to try to at least match it next year and going forward,” he said.
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6 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 2 • N O R T H E R N V A L L E Y P R E S S FROM PAGE 1 torʼs Office joined with the County of Bergen and the Bergen County Sheriffʼs Office on Aug. 2 to launch “Bergen Beeps,” an initiative responding to an alarming spike in vehicle thefts. The countywide program encourages car owners to take preventative steps to safeguard the security of their vehicles. “We view National Night Out as a valuable opportunity to engage with local residents and share important crime prevention and safety messages,” Prosecutor Mark Musella said in a county press release. “With this yearʼs Bergen Beeps initiat ive, we want to share common sense safety tips such as locking car doors, concealing valuables from plain sight, and removing key fobs from cars.”
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He said the boroughʼs most recent National Night Out was in 2019, the break owing to the pandemic, and this year as always drew folks from outside the borough, where there might not be National Night Out events. Though a landing by Hackensack UMC Air Med One didnʼt come together — the helicopterʼs visit was a highlight in 2019 much missed Aug. 2 — Murphy said the day “met our goals, put a friendly face on law enforcement, and made for a nice evening for people to come out and meet the police department and see some of the specialty units out there like the SWAT, the BCPO, units that are out there making the area safe.” German shepherd Sany demonstrated his K-9 skills with his handler, Bergen County Police Officer Patrick Doyle, with a brave assist from Harrington Park Police Officer RyanOrSoodsma.ganizer PO Michael Getto told Northern Valley Press on Aug. 9 he was pleased with the turnout. “This event heightens crime prevention awareness and creates a better relationship between the community and the police officers. There are also two new faces in our police force, so itʼs a way for the residents to get to know our new officers —which creates a better system of trust.” Special thanks went to photographer Takashi Mat sumoto, Allegro, Northvale ShopRite, Entertainment on Wheels, Bergen County Prosecutorʼs Office, Bergen County Sheriffʼs Office, DJ Freeze, Bergen County SWAT, Bergen County Communications, Bergen County DV Outreach, Bergen County Mental Health Outreach, Palisades Parkway Police, Bergen County Con sumer Affairs, U.S. District Attorney's Office, HPVAC, HPDPW, HPFD, HPJWC, HP Girls Scouts, HP Business Alliance, “and the borough of Harrington Park for letting this
Bergen County Executive J ames J. Tedesco III added, “National Night Out offers law enforcement and the residents they serve an opportunity to enjoy an evening of community building and family fun. As the Bergen County Prosecutorʼs Office visits local NNO events, I encourage all residents to ask about #BergenBeeps, because together, we can stop vehicle break-ins.”Sheriff
Anthony Cureton said, “Itʼs a moment, where the men and women of BCSO can interact with our community and build lasting relationships. Itʼs with great joy that our agency can share in the festivities at various municipalities across Bergen County and promote safety awareness. Information and resources are available through #BergenBeeps to help thwart vehicle thefts.” Representatives from the Bergen County Prosecutorʼs Office joined local police departments in Englewood, Glen Rock, Harrington Park, New Milford, Palisades Park, Paramus, Ridgefield, Rochelle Park, Rutherford, Saddle Brook, and Teaneck.
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With her husband, Ray, she is a founding partner in Chew Entertainment — a premiere event production firm. “Together, they produce live music events, working with clients such as The Grammys, ʻAmerican Idol,ʼʻDancing with the Stars,ʼThe National Urban League, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, American Heart Association, Jackie Robinson Foundation, and Carnegie Hall, where she and Ray are proud to have produced multiple installments of their star-studded benefit concert, a ʻNight of Inspiration.ʼ”VivianChew serves on the boards of the New Jersey Council on the Arts, Covenant House International, and Living Legends and is an advisor to the Universal Hip Hop Museum. She is co-founder and president of The Power 2 Inspire Foundation, which was created with her husband to identify and nurture music creators and industry leaders.bergenPAC says Steven Goldstein is “a staunch advocate for social justice, the overarching mission of his wide-ranging career in government, politics, civil rights, television, religion, and nonprofit leadership.” As founder and former executive director of Garden State Equality, New Jerseyʼs statewide organization for LGBTQ equality, he led grassroots campaigns to pass more than 200 civil rights laws at the state and local levels. Open house Sept. 7 and 8 Meanwhile, bergenPAC says registration is open for The Performing Arts School at bergenPACʼs fall classes, and the launch of new programs, including High School Musical Awards and a Young Professionals Training program.Theschool is hosting an open house on Sept. 7 and 8. The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC will be offering free trial classes for all new and returningbergenPACstudents.is at 30 North Van Brunt St. Call (201) 2271030 or visit bergenpac.org
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Hereʼs a roundup of Northvale community events for September. Check it out and save the date! • Sunday, Sept. 4, Concert in the Park at Hogan Memorial Park gazebo, 6:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or a chair. Featuring the musical stylings of The John DiStefano Quartet. Lifelong jazz musician and featured performer at Trumpets of •Saturday,Montclair.Sept.10, Northvale Town Day at Hogan Memorial Park, 1 to 5 p.m. Vendor area, petting zoo, music, food. Fun! Rain date Sept. 11. Sept.•Friday,23,8p.m. Movie Under the Stars , “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate ticket:MoviewonWilder.(1971);Factory”GeneYouʼveagoldenand popcorn are free. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the ride. Rain date Sept. 25. Concert in the Park, Town Day, and Oompa-Loompas
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FROM PAGE 2 specials and historic landmark events such as the Grammys, ʻDancing With the Starsʼand major network music specials viewed throughout the bergenPACworld.”notedVivian Scott Chew is an innovative figure in the global music and entertainment industry with an accomplished history at ASCAP, Polygram Records, and Sony Music. “As founder and principal of TimeZone International, the first U.S.-based African-Americanowned international music marketing company. Vivian provides recording artists with international marketing and promotion services throughout the world.”
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The Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department posted this photo by Debby Schreiber Cooke in August 2017.The water sure would feel great amid the current heat wave.The department has put out a call for more Junior Firefighters,age 15–17, saying ground tasks are important and rewarding.
The Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department has had a Junior Firefighters program since the 1960s. With so many of its members out of town Monday–Friday from 7 a.m. through 5 p.m., progressive-thinking members of the department realized that there were a number of fire ground tasks that dedicated and motivated youth, 15–17, could well perform. By performing these outside tasks they freed up regular firefighters to perform interior firefighting duties. This program has continued into the 21st century
Firefighters operating inside of a fire building are always relieved to hear on their handietalkies that engine is now on hydrantThewater.Department invites any Borough of Old Tappan youth, aged 15–17, to consider becoming a junior firefighter. Come by our quarters (corner of Old Tappan Road and Russell Avenue) any Monday at 7:15 p.m. for more information. It is a challenging and interesting way to help your fellow residents.
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The engine carries 750 gallons of water, but any serious building fire will require more than that. It will require the virtu ally unlimited flow of water from the water mains to which fire hydrants are connected. Once the engine has moved on toward the fire building the firefighter who wrapped the hydrant must quickly remove the required tools from the attached tool pouch, perform a quick inspection and test of the hydrant to verify it is working, and then connect the 5-inch supply line to fire hydrant, and report via handie-talkie to the engine chauffeur that he is ready to start water. When the chauffeur reports heʼs ready for water, the hydrant firefighter opens the hydrant and then follows the 5-inch supply line to engine, chasing the kinks (removing any bends or less than straight runs that might reduce the flow of the needed water).
The OTFDʼs current roster of junior firefighters recently were drilling on one of the essential engine company tasks, wrapping the hydrant. This critical evolution involves stretching the 5-inch supply line hose from the back of the apparatus, and looping or wrap ping it around the hydrant so it stays secure as the engine proceeds to the fire structure.
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Cresskill Public Library director Laura Chumas with The Community Chest’s executive director,Shelly Wimpfheimer.(Photos courtesy The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County .)
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Closter Public Library director Ruth Rando,The Community Chest’s executive director,Shelly Wimpfheimer,and intern Jing Li,a 2022 graduate of Northern Valley Demarest High School.
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The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen Countyʼs Racial Justice Project awarded mini-grants to local libraries to create racial justice bookIndisplays.apress statement made available to Northern Valley Press on Aug. 18, The Chest awarded the mini-grants to public libraries in Closter, Englewood, and Cresskill. The grants consisted of a bookcase to display a selection of books about racial justice and $100 to purchase additional books to add to the libraryʼs collection, The Racial Justice Project is a collaboration between The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County and the Coalition of Racial Unity and Equity (CRUE). Founded in 2020, this local group based in in Englewood, was created in response to concerns of increasing racial inequality, both nationally and locally.Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer, The Chestʼs executive director, said in the statement that the mini-grants provide an opportunity to work with a group of libraries that have an interest in racial justice programming.“We anticipate each library's awareness about this topic will be enhanced, and they will include displays and programs on this topic in their regular library programming. The Chest also invites them to participate in other programs on this topic with movies and lectures,” she said. She added that they recently were invited to see a movie, “The Color of Fear,” and to participate in a discussion about the film at the Englewood Public Library. During her senior year, intern Jing Li, a 2022 graduate of Northern Valley Demarest High School, worked on the project. Li, who received The Chestʼs Student Community Service Award at its annual gala in June, served on the display planning team providing social and racial justice literature for the public, creating marketing materials and undertaking other activities to launch the project. (See also “The Chest totes $148K at gala and golf outing,” Northern Valley Press, AugustOther2022.)libraries in The Chestʼs service area are invited to apply for a mini-grant to receive a racial justice book display. For more information or for an application, call (201) 5687474.To contribute to the project, send a check made out to The Community Chest, at 122 South Van Brunt St., 2nd Floor, Englewood, NJ 07631. Donations are taxdeductible, as permitted by law. Founded in 1933, The Community Chest, a nonprofit, taxexempt organization, has supported local not-for-profit agencies for 89 years.Each year, The Chest raises funds and allocates them to agencies demonstrating the capacity to provide services to local citizens. The organization also provides coordinating and planning services in its communities, serving as a bridge between agencies and organizations and investing in the stability and quality of the service network.The Community Chest's Board of Managers is comprised of community leaders dedicated to improving the lives of neighbors in need. People interested in being considered for board membership are invited to call Wimpfheimer at (201) F568-7474.ormore information about The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County, visit thecommunity chestebc.org or call (201) 568-7474. Stay updated about the organization's activities on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Chest’s
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Jen Maxfield has made a career in broadcast news and education.Originally from Tenafly,she’s appearing at Presbyterian Church at Tenafly to discuss her first book,“More After the Break:A Reporter Returns to Ten Unforgettable News Stories,”inthe main sanctuary at PCAT on Saturday,Sept.24 at 4 p.m.(Photo via JenMaxfield.com.)
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And she grew up in the Presbyterian Church at Tenafly, where her parents still attend — so this is a happy homecoming, much anticipated byChurchPCAT.elder James Crook notes Maxwell converted to Judaism some 14 years ago and that PCAT will “welcome her warmly, with fond memories of her growing years, and with pride at her considerable achievements in her vocation of televisionThejournalism.”eventalso is a showcase for the churchʼs pastor, Rev. Dr. Martin Ritchie, who started here in June. Ritchie, who hails from Scotland, where he was minister at Edinburgh Greenbank Parish Church, is known to many in Tenafly through his time with PCAT as coordinator of the 2014 Faith and the Arts Festival. He has a background in the performing arts as a musician and manager, and evinces a special interest in outreach through the arts. Maxfield on trust On Maxfieldʼs book tour — thus far sheʼs guested at some 20 events in the Tri-State area — the author has enjoyed meeting those whose trust sheʼs earned over decades reporting within Americaʼs hottest mass media market.Her publisher, Greenleaf Book Group Press, says of her memoir that Maxfield “revisits 10 memorable stories from her career as a TV news reporter, describing in heart-pounding detail how the events unfolded and revealing what happened after the cameras went away.” Greenleaf says she introduces readers to “unforgettable people who will inspire you with their hopefulness, even when confronting lifeʼs greatest heartbreaks: a young man who lost both legs in a ferry crash, an endurance athlete with stage-four lung cancer, a fifth grader on a doomed field trip, an Ivy League undergrad sentenced to decades in prison, a young woman who gave her life for an animal, a Wall Street executive on an ill-fated bike ride, a preschooler whose health hinged on an immigration battle, a family who lost everything in a hurricane, a mother who fought back against domestic violence, and a man who stood up for his rights while seated in his wheelchair“Returning to find these people years—even decades—after she fea tured their stories on the news gives Maxfield an opportunity to ask the burning questions she had always pondered: What happened after the live truck pulled away? What is the rest of the story?” In her appearances she discusses the vital role of local news reporters, the thrill of the story, “news guilt,” and “moral ambiguity.” She also discusses the team sheʼs built around faith and family. The book, Maxfieldʼs first, hit store shelves in July and resounded as an Amazon bestseller the day it was announced for preorders. Reviews are glowing. Gary Tuchman, CNN national correspondent, says, “In this beautifully written book, Jen Maxfield shows that being a caring and compassionate human being makes you a better journalist. More After the Break strengthens your faith in humanity, and not incidentally, in the still noble profession of journalism.”) We spoke with Maxfield on Aug. 11 and touched on several points in her bio, posted on her website, jenmaxfield.com, and discussed her book tour and views on faith, family, and the exhilarating challenges of a career as witness to history.She grew up in Tenafly as the oldest of six children, was an eightvarsity letter athlete (she notes with pride she held the Tenafly High School high jump record of 5 feet 3 inches for 26 years) and still lives in Bergen County, with her husband, their three children, and their dog, Rocket.Sheʼs an Emmy-award-winning reporter and anchor who started at NBC New York in 2013. She also worked for “Eyewitness News” in New York as a reporter and substitute anchor for 10 years. Before joining WABC in 2002, she worked for WIXT in Syracuse, N.Y. and WIVT in Binghamton, N.Y. as an anchor and reporter.Throughout her career in TV news, Maxfield has reported live from events in New York City and beyond. She was on the ground during Hurricane Sandy here in the Garden State and reported live from Florida after Hurricane Francis, and Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina. She was at the State Capitol in Trenton when Gov. Jim McGreevey resigned; covered the 2004 Republican convention in New York City; and was reporting live from a bar in Newark when President Barack Obama won his second term, in 2016.She interviewed survivors following the “Miracle on the Hudson” plane landing and was part of NBC NYʼs coverage of the 2016 NYC/NJ terrorSheattacks.won a local news Emmy in 2018 for her live coverage of a plane crash in MoreoTeterboro.ver,her anchoring and reporting were part of NBC-NYʼs COVID-19 coverage that was awarded the Alfred I. DuPontColumbia University Award in 2021, recognized as the broadcast equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize. She also is active in her community and volunteers for several localOforganizations.herbooktour, Maxfield says she thinks people “really appreciate these interesting events after we didnʼt have them for a while.” “And itʼs been great. … Itʼs been amazing to see not only people who I know but readers and viewers and people whoʼve been watching me on TV for all these years, and to connect with them in person. Itʼs just wonderful to be having that conver sation instead of just talking to people through the screen,” she says. Maxfield: Broadcast reporter in PCAT chat Sept. 24 FROM PAGE 1
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St. Anthony R.C. Church says save the date:Mass is celebrated at 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; and Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. On Saturday the Vigil Mass is celebrated at 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses are at 8 and 10 a.m., noon, and 4:30 p.m. All have musical accompaniment except the 4:30 p.m. Sunday Mass.All are welcome at any Mass including — and especially — families with babies and young children.Beginning Thursdays, and continuing every week, Adoration Thursday will be held in the Church from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. “Stop in for a visit with our Lord during the day and/or come for the 5:30 Mass with Benediction.” St. Anthonyʼs Faith Formation invites all to its Parish Family Welcome Back Fun Day on Friday, Sept. 16 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at Hogan Field. Food trucks, games and more!AOne Day Parish Pilgrimage is planned for Saturday, Oct. 1 to Our Lady of the Rosa Mystica House of Prayer in Edmeston, N.Y. “This event, open to all, promises to be a delightful day of prayer, reflection, and fun with other Pil grims, namely parishioners and friends. More details are available at stanthonysnv.org. Beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 5 and continuing weekly, join for the Metanoia video series “A Journey with Christ into Conversion.”You may choose to attend the one-hour sessions at either 9 a.m. or 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. “In the Gospel of Mark, the first words of Jesus are an invitation to Metanoia — to repent, to change, to be converted. Metanoia is not a one-time event; rather it is a continual process of turning away from the things of the world to discovering a deeper relationship with TChrist.”osign up to attend either ses sion, call the parish office at (201) 768-1177.OnSaturday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. in the Parish Center, all are invited to a comedy night. More information will be available in the weekly bulletin and at stanthonysnv.org
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Via St.Anthony Roman Catholic Church online The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announces The Rotary Club of Englewood has awarded the nonprofit organization a grant of $1,500 —vital funds to be used to support mental health services forFteenagers.oundedin 1933, The Community Chest, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, supports local nonprofit organizations serving people in need in eastern Bergen County, New Jersey.“The Community Chest thanks The Rotary Club of Englewood for their generous contribution. The Rotary Club has a long tradition of supporting the community and The Community Chest,” Shelly Wimpfheimer, executive director of The Community Chest, said in a press statement given to Northern Valley Press on Aug. 11. The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County “leads initiatives and supports nonprofits that make communities stronger and benefit people in need in eastern Bergen County.” The organizationʼs service area includes Alpine, Bergenfield, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Harrington Park, Haworth, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Rockleigh and Tenafly. The Rotary Club of Englewood, chartered in 1923, is part of that worldwide force of leaders and business professionals providing humanitarian service, encouraging high ethical standards in all vocations, and helping build good will and peace in the world. The clubʼs motto: Service above self For more on The Rotary Club of Englewood, visit englewoodrotarynjorg —and see our interview with Donovan Rodriques, “Rotary president aiming high:Donovan Rodriques speaks to rich, new community service projects,” Northern Valley Press, AugustFor2022.more information about The Chest or to make a contribution, visit communitychestofenglewood.org or call (201) 568-7474. Stay updated about the organizationʼs activities on Facebook, Instagram. and Twitter.
Womenʼs Equality Day on Aug. 26. Observed since 1971, the special day recognizes the accomplishments women have made and commemorates the passage of the 1 9th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. This year, however, women have been made less equal. We have lost the right to decide whether or not to bear and raise a child; to choose what to do with our bodies. As a result of the recent United States Supreme Court decision striking down the constitutional right to abortion, an important feature of our identity has been subverted, undermined, and diminished.The League of Women Voters of Bergen County joins with groups around the state and calls on New Jersey lawmakers to pass the Reproductive Equity Act. This Act, A4350/S2918, will remove financial barriers blocking access to a bortion. It mandates insurance plans in New Jersey to cover abortion and birth control with no cost sharing or out of pocket costs just as New York, Maine, Illinois, California, Oregon, and Washington have done; and ensures state funding for abortion for people who have no pathway to insurance. In New Jersey, the right to abortion and contraception is guaranteed by the Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act, signed into law earlier this year. However, there are major barriers accessing care for Black, indigenous, people of color, our immigrant neighbors, and people struggling to make ends meet. Take action today by contacti ng your legislators and urging them to support strong and equitable access to reproductive healthcare for all.
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The Harrington Park Business Alliance launched its FarmersʼMarket in 2018 with two goals: invigorate the local economy and do omething positive for the town.With the markeet commencing its fifth year, it is clear organizers, vendors, and happy shoppers achieved much more that that. The Harrington Park FarmersʼMarket has become an anticipated weekly event marked by delicious food, catchy live music, fun kid activities, and unique artisan and craft vendors. Offerings at the Harrington Park FarmersʼMarket run the gamut:Sixth-generation family-run Stokes Farm is your sure stop for fresh herbs, fruits, vegetables and more.Delicious hand-held desserts created by The Cake Fairy will leave your mouth watering. A stop at HPStirʼs booth will more than quench your thirst for sustainablya sourced/fair trade organic cold brew. Carefully selected handcrafted artisan jewelry, pottery, accessories, soaps and wooden items make unique gifts for others or yourself.The varied food offerings including homemade ice cream and beef jerky, crisp pickles, vinegars and oils, and complete meals with Asian fusion, Italian, French and Mexican flairs will keep your stomach satisfied both while there and when back home.
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During the past 12 months, the LWVNV continued to empower voters throughout the COVID19 pandemic. Among its many activities, the League provided voter information to libraries in its service area, provided non-partisan voter information to the public, and interviewed state legislators. The LWVNV joined other League chapters across the country in celebrating the organizationʼs 102nd birthday on Feb. 14. The LWVNV also moderated at candidate forums, a key service offered by the League for decades, allowing voters to hear from candidates and ask questions. The pandemic required the organization to change traditional face-toface opportunities with virtual forums using online meeting technology.The LWVNV joined League members throughout the state to prepare for the primary election in June providing voter information about the election process.
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From front to back and left to right: Nike Bach,president;Anne Lander; Natalie Beaumont;treasurer Vicki Sidrow;past president Lucy Heller;secretary Andrew Meehan;Eric Benson,speaker from Clean Water Action;and Julie O'Connor. Credit: League of Women Voters of Northern Valley.
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Board of Directors Installed At the organization's Annual Meeting, the LWVNV welcomed its new board of directors: Leonia residents Nike Prieston-Bach and Joyce Luhrs as president and first vice president of marketing respectively; Vicki Sidrow of Fort Lee continues as treasurer and financial secretary; Andrew Meehan of Hackensack was elected to the board of directors for the first time, as secretary; Sally Tayeb of Dumont was named a director and will serve as creative director of the chapterʼs website and newsletter; past president Lucy Heller of Park Ridge continued as a director; Anne Lander of Harrington Park will be voted to the board of directors at the chapterʼs next meeting in the Long-timefall.directors and League members of 50 years Shirley Shapiro (Tenafly), Lorraine Cohen (Englewood), and Naomi Epstein (Demarest) stepped down from the board of directors after serving several years.Sophie Heymann (Closter) continued as chair of the budget committee. Cathie Mick (Fort Lee) headed up the nominating committee.
The LWVNV renewed its commitment to Voters Service, a core activity of the League, to provide voters with non-partisan information in preparation of the General Election in November. The LWVNVʼs activities will include conducting voter registration drives, responding to citizens' requests to schedule local candidate forums, and moderating candidateInformationforums. about candidates will be available on the League of Women Voters' nonpartisan website, VOTE411.org, launched by the League of Women Voters Education Fund in 2006. The main focus of the first half of the year will be on Voter Service. The LWVNVʼs voters service divi sion plans to provide voters with correct, non-partisan information they need for the November General Election. The organization will provide information about registering to vote, using mail-inballots, and learning about candidates on the League-created, nonpartisan VOTE411.org and League-moderated virtual candidate forums. Membership Membership in the League is open to both men and women, who are at least 16 years of age and supportive of its mission. The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley draws members from these 29 municipalities in Bergen County: Alpine, Bergenfield, Cliffside Park, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, Edgewater, Emerson, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Fort Lee, Hackensack, Harrington Park, Haworth, Hillsdale, Leonia, Montvale, New Milford, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Park Ridge, River Vale, Rockleigh, Tenafly, Washington Township, Westwood, and Woodcliff Lake. For more information about the LWVNV, membership or to get involved in voter service activities, write lwvno.valley@gmail.com Learn more about the League at bit.ly/LWVNVinformation aims to empower voters ahead of Nov. 8 election
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The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley (LWVNV) elected and installed its 20222022 board of directors and officers at its 76th annual meeting. The LWVNV outlined its plans to provide voters with information they need to make informed decisions in the General Election in New Jersey on Tuesday, Nov. 8. They heard speaker Eric Benson from Clean Water Action discuss how New Jersey could reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.
JBF, a public 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with offices in Englewood Cliffs, was founded in 2002 by Dr. Sharon Banks Williams, its president and CEO, daughter of the beloved Jessie Banks, “as a vehicle to perpetuate her memory and service to humankind. The JBF was established as a living tribute to Jessie Banksʼs life to enhance the lives of others through empowerment, health awareness, mentoring, counseling, and providing tuition assistance to deserving scholars.”
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Your help is requested at the Cresskill Womanʼs Club Blood Drive set for Thursday, Sept. 15 from 3 to 7 p.m. at American Legion Camp Merritt Post 21, 75 Legion Drive, Cresskill. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. This could be a little girl in the ICU or a mother with Stage 3 leukemia. If youʼre worried about needles, donʼt be—most blood donors compare the experience to a mild, split-second pinch. The entire process is very safe and very fast, and you will feel amazing knowing you potentially saved up to three people. All healthy donors are urged to donate now. For more information find the club on Facebook.
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A portion of the proceeds from the golf and tennis outing will support the annual black-tie scholarship fundraising gala. Sharon Mahn, esq. is this yearʼs gala chair. Football legend Tiki Barber is the eveningʼs auctioneer. For Fifth Annual Golf & Tennis Charity Outing photos, and much more information, visit jessiebanksfoundation.org
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JBF provides scholarships to high-achieving students from the Tri-State area entering their first year of college or are committed to furthering their education in graduate school. In the bigger picture, it “helps one student at a time through corporate involvement, mentoring partnerships, internships, scholarships, and youth development programs.”
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The Jessie Banks Foundation tells Northern Valley Press its recent Fifth Annual Golf & Tennis Charity Outing at Montammy Golf Club in Alpine was a huge success.In a press statement, JBF said, “This yearʼs highly anticipated and sold-out event consisted of an exciting golf tournament, tennis, brunch, a cocktail reception, awards dinner, poolside lounging, live entertainment, a virtual auction and over 250 guests in attendance.”Therevels were held “on a gloriously sunny day on a golferʼs delight golf course.” This yearʼs title sponsors were GK Venture Partners LLC and 44 Oak Capital. The dayʼs highlight was news from GKVPʼs
American Legion Camp Merritt Post 21 was selected recently as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program.TheStop & Shop Community Bag Program, launched in May 2019, is a reusable-bag program that facilitates community support “to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and work.”Post21 was selected as the beneficiary by leadership at the Stop & Shop at 400 Demarest Ave., Closter. Post 21 received a $1 donation every time the $2.50 reusable Community Bag was purchased at this location, unless otherwise directed by the cusprofits. Weʼll use any income received to continue to help our veterans.”American Legion Camp Merritt Post 21 is a nonprofit based in Cresskill. Founded in 1924, Post 21 has been involved Cooking Guide
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Michael Kaufman: his firm, based in Parsippany, has committed to donating $1 million to JBF for its upcoming scholarship recipients. Also stepping up for the cause: BAYNES Orthopaedics, Greenhaus Boutique LLC, Armero Tequila , Linwood Wine & Liquor, IHOP of Englewood, and Krispy Kreme Donuts.
JBF said “Jessie Banks was a woman filled with the milk of human kindness. In the New York Tri-State area, Jessie Banks was known as another Mother Teresa for her lifetime of service and generosity to others.”
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ESTLEDINTHE Borough of Harrington Park lies a place where the rush of civilization comes to a standstill. A breathtaking resource, Beechwood Forest is home to one of the Garden Stateʼs largest stands of beechwood trees. Itʼs a place for passive recreation, so ATVs, dirt bikes, skateboarding and other such activities are prohibited. Silence is preserved for those strolling the pathways. Youʼll hear the rustle of leaves and the gurgle of the stream. Branche Brook trickles through the south side of the forest. The stream can be crossed on rocks to get to the other side where pathways continue. On the western side, the Hackensack River flows gently through. Usually a person walking through the forest will encounter no company other than deer. Beechwood Forest trailhead is at Richard Court. The forest is open to the public from sunrise to sunset. ***
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By Tara McCann Beechwood Forest is open to the public from sunrise t o sunset. The trailhead awaits at Richard Court.
THETRAILSYSTEMʼS origin has an enchanting story of its own. In 2011, responding to vandalism in the forest, Harrington Park Troop 616 Boy Scout Nicholas Venezia saw a great project for his Eagle Scout certification. Enlisting fellow scouts, he set out to create Beechwood Forestʼs first trail. Moreover, he built a wooden kiosk calling out information about the siteʼs trees, plants, and wildlife. It was a great success. As the years went by, more sections of the path were created. Again, these projects were for Eagle Scout certifications. Scouts Peter Francis, Vishal Vijayakumar, and Ian Moulton achieved theirs by enlarging the beautiful pathways further into the forest. Joseph Niece made Eagle after erecting informational signs along the trail.The Beechwood Forest trail system was truly constructed with the hardworking and caring hands of Harrington Park Boy Scouts. Unfortunately, a storm caused a large branch to topple onto the kiosk, demolishing it. Other storms have damaged some of the other signs as well. But Peter Ardito, who chairs the Harrington Park Environmental Commission, tells me that although the kioskʼs damage and subsequent removal were disappointing, the commission plans a replacement. He says commission members are committed to the kioskʼs rightful return and that heʼll have an update to share with us soon.The serene setting the Boy Scouts created is special for me. Often, when something is bothering me, or I just need time to think, or feel the need to get away from reality, I find the most solace being surrounded by nature. While I thoroughly enjoy taking a long drive and undertaking hours-long hikes, time does not always permit that. The fact that Beechwood Forest is just a few blocks from my home makes it a sanctuary easy to visit. Even spending 30 minutes walking through the peaceful environment allows me to regroup. For me, Beechwood Forest is a real treat, and I am so grateful for the Boy Scouts who brought it into being. — Tara McCann, a local mom and experienced seafarer, Hollywood film producer, and magazine columnist, calls out new Northern Valley Hidden Gems every issue. You can reach her at group.netNorthernValleyPress@thepress-
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Photos left and above via Tara McCann; archived Troop 616 scout photos below courtesy Harrington Park Green Team
She also discusses “the balancing of three kids and this career thatʼs physically and emotionally demanding,” and says her family is “all on the same page. Weʼre all on the same team.”Maxfield says, growing up, her family “went to church just about every Sunday, certainly during the school year, and it was a great place to grow up. It was wonderful community and Ilearned a lot about spirituality and the importance of being there for other people in the community. That was important to me.”
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Tenafly Community Night Sept. 13
Residents are invited to the Eighth Annual Tenafly Community Night, Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m.The event aims to encourage residents to come out on a weekday night to meet and interact with local emergency services personnel and members of the Tenafly business community. “Come meet the local businesses and enjoy free food samples, giveaways, pop-up shows and live music,” reads the invitation. Residents will have the opportunity to see close-up some of the equipment used by public safety personnel, including patrol cars, fire trucks, firefighting gear, ambulances and the equipment carried to Attendeescalls. also will receive preventative measures, tips and instructions to address some of the problems that affect residents such as burglaries, thefts, scams, false alarms, accidental fires, basic first aid tips, etc. The Tenafly Recreation Department is collaborating with the police department to provide entertainment, amusement rides, giveaways, a DJ, contests and more.The Tenafly Department of Public Works will assist organizers with the set-up and breakdown of activity areas. The event will take place in front of the emergency services complex on Riveredge Road between Foster and Tenafly Roads and in the borough parking lot.
This is primarily an outdoor event. Rain date is Wednesday, Sept. 14. Parking will be limited in the immediate area, so plan accordingly.Ifyouwish to participate, or need further information about Tenafly Community Night, write tenaflycommunitynight@gmail.com Information can also be found on the boroughʼs website and message board.
Maxfield: and heʼs Jewish. Iconverted between our first and second children, not for marriage. It was important for me that we were all the same faith in my home, but I do credit the Presbyterian Church at Tenafly for really instilling in me the value, the importance, of having a spiritual life, and the importance of having religion in your life. And Iʼm very, very thankful for that.”
Maxfield tells Northern Valley Press, “People also like to hear the story behind the story. Theyʼre very interested, for example, in how we get our news assignments, how we put stories together, how we decide what stories to cover.” She adds, “By the time you see what we put on the news the story has been produced and itʼs all pretty well put together and looks organized — but thereʼs definitely an interest among people [about] how we actually get these interviews that people see on their TV or click through on their Twitter feed.”
She says, “And then I went to college andmet my future husband, Scott,
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A group of rising juniors and seniors from the Academy of the Holy Angels recently spent time with children in South Texas; but this was more than a holiday: These Angels were part of a Mission Awareness Process trip that allowed them to learn how the School Sisters of Notre Dame (AHAʼs foundresses and sponsors) offer support to migrants near the Texas-Mexico border. AHAʼs volunteers interacted with migrant families and children, and spoke with an immigration attorney.GraceCuttita of Glen Rock, Breanna Hetzer of Nutley, Jackie LaMastra of Tenafly, Raffaela Manoy of New Milford, Marina Poire of Dumont, Sydney Ponti of Secaucus, Ava Santoro of Old Tappan, and Ava Tripodi of Emerson spent the week of June 13 in San Antonio and McAllen. There, they worked with Sister Regina Palacios from the SSND Central Pacific Province, AHA Campus Ministry Director/SSND Associate Kathleen Sylvester, and AHA Social Studies Department Chair Gail Fair Sylvester said the group gained an awareness of the complexities of the situation at the border. “I know they were frustrated that there was not enough clothing, and especially there were not enough shoes, to give to those who needed them.I also know they were talking about finding ways to bring this need back to the larger AHA community in the fall.” Poire, who served as the groupʼs English/Spanish translator, said there were times she was so surprised by the migrantsʼstories that she would forget to translate. The Angels kept a travelogue, beginning in San Antonio, where they stopped at an outdoor mar ketplace, an authentic Mexican restaurant, and the Alamo. They later visited the SSNDs who live in the“Thearea.time spent with the sis ters was something that really stood out to all of us,” Ponti wrote. “We learned about Sister Peggy (McGaffney, former campus minister at AHA), who left a legacy of kindness and service on the SSND and our school community.”She said, “Hearing about the sistersʼindividual experiences was something that was also influential for all of us.” Ponti said the sistersʼlife stories encouraged Ponti and her peers to serve others. The students met three groups of young migrant boys at Saint Peter and Saint Joseph Childrenʼs Home. The boys discussed their journeys to the United States and their goals. The Angels saw the childrenʼs living Volunteers included Grace Cuttita of Glen Rock,Breanna Hetzer of Nutley,Jackie LaMastra of Tenafly, Raffaela Manoy of New Milford, Marina Poire of Dumont,Sydney Ponti of Secaucus,Ava Santoro of Old Tappan,and Ava Tripodi of Emerson.They worked with Sister Regina Palacios from the SSND Central Pacific Province,AHA Campus Ministry Director/SSND Associate Kathleen Sylvester,and AHA Social Studies Department Chair Gail Fair.(AHA photo)
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FROM PAGE 20 conditions and classrooms, and played volleyball. Later, the group traveled to “BeforeMcAllen.going to bed, we joined with Sister Regina and Sister Bridget to reflect on our day,” Ava Tripodi wrote. “We prayed and shared how much of an impact this trip has already had on us. It is inspiring to see migrantsʼstrength, determination, and courage when dealing with these dangerous conditions with no guarantee of stay ing.”Poire added, “Some kids explained how they were lost, and how many days they went without food. Some of them were kidnapped and some of them had to run from kidnappers. Their stories were sad, but their hopes were high, and it gave us hope for them as well.”Santoro detailed the groupʼs volunteer work at the Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen: “We made sandwiches, did laundry, colored with the migrant children, and packed clothing bags with items they needed,” Santoro said. “Despite the difficult journey, the migrants still have a smile on their face. That smile radiates throughout the room.” LaMastra said the group brought a guitar to the center so they could sing and dance with the children. “It was a very memorable experience bonding with the kids —It was incredible to us how joyful the kids were even after the hardships they endured coming here.”The volunteers helped fill clothing requests at the center. Toward the end of their trip, the group toured the border wall and the RioAccordingGrande.to Fair, “This was a life-changing experience for our students as well as for me. Seeing and hearing the experiences of the young, unaccompanied boys at St. Peter & St. Joseph Children's Home was our first encounter with the dire conditions and reasons why the refugee movement is so large…While it was both physically and emotionally difficult for us, and we knew we would never know what happens to these refugees, I was so proud of our students. They learned so much and opened their hearts to the needs of others.” Founded by the School Sisters of Notre Dame in 1879, the Academy of the Holy Angels is the oldest private girlsʼschool in Bergen County. While AHA is steeped in Catholic tradition, this prestigious school serves young women from many cultural and religious backgrounds.
AHA: Students visit border for a look at issues zweigThesaid.vote to hire was 3-2, with Charles Cobb and Wayne Hamer voting no over concerns related to transparency in the process. Hamer claimed that the council had not yet “full discussion” of the resolution approving Hoffmannʼs employment agreement.Mayor Michael Wildes noted that interim manager Matthew Watkins “enthusiastically supported” Hoffmann for the job. Moreover, Wildes said, the city without a manager was “rudderless” and that he “defers to the judgment” of the council. Watkins said at the meeting, “We have been through a few managers, and hopefully this will be the turning of the corner.” Hoffmannʼs r é sum é also shows he was proud of his tenure as Westwoodʼs borough administrator, a job he started in 2007 following a nationwide search. Prior to that he was the BA for Franklin Lakes, having served that community for 8 1⁄ 2 years. Hoffmann was director of finance for the Town of Clarkstown, in Rockland County, New York, for approximately three years in the early 1980s. During his tenure with the Borough of Emerson, he helped secure an ambitious mixed-use redevelopment project on Kinderkamack Road, between Linwood Avenue and Lincoln Boulevard. The project is under construction.Hoffmann also had a hand in a major Kinderkamack Road widening project. His résumé says he also was an officer in the United States Naval Reserve. takes charge
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He is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, where he earned four years of Deanʼs List distinction. In addition, he was bestowed the prestigious American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Student Award. Golub continued his educa tion in New York City, where he attended the Pediatric Dental Res idency program at Columbia University Medical Center. He volunteers with A Walk On Water, a surf therapy organization that teaches surfing to children with unique needs. He is a founder of The Passion Project, a volunteer organization that matches dental humanitarian outreach overseas with dental students.
It is “with abundant pride, excitement, and confidence” that Golub Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic welcomes Dr. Zachary Golub, third generation dentist, to the practice, with locations in Westwood and Fort Lee. “Dr. Zach” grew up in Woodcliff Lake and has always been a part of the Golub family dental and orthodontic practice. He attended Pascack Hills High School, where he excelled on the soccer field, playing for the World Class Soccer Club, and on the wrestling mats at Pascack Hills. Throughout his high school years, he worked in the Golub dental offices, sterilizing instruments, learning the fundamentals of outstanding patient care, and educating children on healthy dentalHehabits.isagraduate of Syracuse University, where he completed his pre-dental requirements, majoring in Psychology. After graduation, he volunteered his time, providing pediatric dental care internationally to the underserved communities of Cambodia, Guatemala, Zambia, and Jamaica. His service included oral hygiene instructions, dental extractions, and restorative treatment. He continues to service these countries whenever the opportunity arises.
CREATING HAPPY SMILES FOR OVER 35 YEARS Golub Pediatric Dentistry proudly welcomes Dr. Zachary Golub to our practice! Columbia University Trained Pediatric Dentist. PEDIATRIC DENTISTR Y 354 OLD HOOK ROAD WESTWOOD, NJ • (201)-722-0220 • 2185 LEMOINE AVENUE FORTLEE, NJ • (201) 944-7636 www.golubpediatricdentistry.com DR. ZACHARY GOLUB, D.M.D SPECIALIST IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY SPEC. PERMIT: 07114 DR. JAMIEDIAMENTGOLUB, D.M.D SPECIALIST IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY SPEC. PERMIT: 03667
The Waldwick Band performs on Saturday, Sept. 3 for the Closter Labor Day weekend activities at the Lions Memorial Bandshell, Memorial Field. The 7 p.m. concert is free to the public, who are encouraged to bring their own seating. Memorial Field is at 72 Closter Dock Road in Closter and has plenty of nearby parking.The program, conducted by Edmund A. Moderacki, includes the Lustspiel Overture by Keler Bela, Two Moods by Clare Grundman, and Three Klezmer Minatures by Philip Sparke.Trumpeter Katie Holsten will perform Gabrielʼs Oboe from the Academy Award-nominated movie “The AlsoMission.”onthe program: selections from Broadwayʼs “The Music Man,” the jazz fusion favorite “Birdland,” and the Star Spangled Spectacular. In the event of rain, the program will be held on Thursday, Sept. 8 at the same time and location. Closterʼs weekend activities continue through to Labor Day night and culminate in a fireworks display. For more information visit wald wickband.org
He is an active member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, The New Jersey Dental Association and The Bergen County DentalWhenSociety.heʼsnot in the office, you can find Golub hiking, kitesurfing, playing guitar, practicing his Spanish and spending time with his fiancée Jolie and their beloved bernedoodle, Ralph. The practice says, “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Zach, and are extremely confident that his excellent training, state-of-the-art experience and eternal kid at heart attitude will make him an outstanding team leader. With Zachʼs steadfast commitment to the practice, we will now continue to see patients through the young adult years, offering expanded hours and those coveted evening appointments as well as additional appointments during school vacations and holidays!” It adds, “Thank you again for the continued trust and confidence that you have placed in our practice throughout the past 32 years. It is the personal referral of family and friends that helps strengthen our commitment to you and your children. Wishing you lots of big and bright smiles!” For more information call (201) 722-0220 and visit GolubPediatricDentistry.com
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Third generation: Dr.Zachary Golub has joined Golub Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic,with offices in Fort Lee and Westwood.(Handout photo)
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Englewood Healthʼs Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has received its sixth consecutive American Heart Associationʼs Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus AchievementAAward.ccording to a press statement shared with Northern Valley Press on Aug. 22, the award reflects the commitment of the Englewood Health EMS team to providing rapid, research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attack. Rick Sposa, director of emergency medical services at Englewood Health, said “It is an honor to be recognized by the American Heart Association year after year. Our EMS team is dedicated to providing optimal care for heart attack patients to ensure they have the best possible chance of survival.”
The Mission: Lifeline achievement award is earned by institutions that demonstrate a commitment to treating patients according to the most up-to-date, research-based practices as outlined by the American HeartBarbaraAssociation.Schreibman MD, FACEP, EMS medical director at Englewood Health, said, “Our EMTs, paramedics, and supervisors display hard work, dedication, and compassion every day. This is a well-deserved acknowledgment of the excellent care provided by our entire EMS Englewoodteam.”Health is one of New Jerseyʼs leading hospitals and healthcare networks. Composed of Englewood Hospital, the Englewood Health Physician Network, and the Englewood Health Foundation, the health system delivers nationally recognized care in a community setting to residents of northern New Jersey, New York, and beyond. Englewood Hospital holds the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” and is nationally recognized for nursing excellence, earning a fifth consecutive designation by the Magnet Recognition Program in 2021.Areas of clinical excellence include cardiac surgery and cardiac care, cancer care, orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, vascular surgery, and women's health, as well as bloodless medicine and surgery. The hospital offers an internal medicine residency program, as well as a vascular surgery fellowship, residency programs in dentistry, pharmacy, and podiatry, and a radiography training program.
There are vein specialists, and there are vascular surgeons. Luckily for his patients, James W. Geuder, M.D., is both. Dr. Geuder is a boardcertified vascular surgeon specializing in varicose veins, venous disorders, spider vein treatment, and circulation disorders. He has practiced vascular surgery in Bergen County for 25Dr.years.Geuder is an attending surgeon at Hackensack University Medical Center and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is consistently selected as a “Top Doctor” by Castle Connolly, a “Best Doctor” by New York Magazine, and a Patients Choice and Most Compassionate Doctor by PatientsChoice.com.Whenyoucallthe Vein Center of Oradell, a professional will always answer your call and be happy to assist you. We work hard to provide a comfortable, friendly environment at the Vein Center of Oradell. We have an ICAVLapproved vascular lab that allows for immediate testing with an accurate diagnosis.Animportant role as your doctor is to educate you about your condition and treatment options. It is important to understand what is wrong and what should be done.
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Most vein procedures can be performed in the office and with local anesthesia, if necessary. Dr. Geuder also treats patients at Hackensack University Medical Center and outpatient surgery centers if anesthesia or more involved procedures are “Manynecessary.people tolerate varicose veins in spite of their discomfort and appearance,” said Dr. Geuder. “The thought of vein stripping, anesthesia and recovery may seem worse than the problem. Thanks to modern, non-invasive treatments – such as laser or VNUS closure – that is no longer the case. Patients have their treatments in the office under local anesthesia and return to normal activity afterward. It is very gratifying to see patientsʼsymptoms and veins disappear after a minor office procedure.” Check out our reviews on Bergen County Momʼs Facebook Page. Vein Center Of Oradell, 680 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 306, Oradell. (201)262-VEIN (8346), veincenteroforadell.net.
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Dental implants are not all the s ame and have varying success rates. The success is dependent on t he product and theAspractitioner.aperiodontist, which is the ONLY recognizedspecialtybythe 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.In2007,I graduated from a f ull-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 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 patientsʼmouths: to see if gum d isease 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 theirWhatsuccess.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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The show will feature classic cars, a DJ, door prizes and trophies for car registrants, a 50/50, more than a dozen raffle and fun games for all. Rain date is Sept. 25. All proceeds are donated to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Care Center, St. Jude Childrenʼs Hospital and the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help families with all who have life threatening ill nesses.“In an effort to provide ongoing relief to struggling families suffering from these financial hardships, we are asking our valued friends, neighbors, and propri etors for their sponsorship in help ing us pay it forward,” organizers said.Whether youʼre a car enthusi ast looking for a bit of friendly competition, a business looking to donate, a person looking to donate your time or money to this cause, or a vendor interested in pitching in, write to donations@joeyscharityfund.org Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) says it has two funds. The Financial Assistance Program (FAP) addresses the medical costs of cancer treatment not covered by insurance, such as copays and deductibles. The Social Work Patient Fund helps MSK patients and their loved ones with the non-medical costs of cancer treatment, such as transporta tion, parking, housing for out-oftown patients, and childcare or eldercare, as well as other expenses, such as one-time payments toward rent, a mortgage, utilities, and other bills. Generous gift or grant to either FAP or the Social Work Patient Fund will help provide patients at MSK with the finest cancer treatment and supportive services for their particular cancer — at a cost they can afford.By helping MSK reduce and forgive the medical bills of individuals facing cancer or covering patientsʼonerous non-medical expenses, you will provide relief from the financial upheaval that can cer brings to peopleʼs lives and allow them to focus on what is most important: defeating disease. For more information visit joeyscharityfund.org Staff report
I have been seeing a lot of P importantventionbmmucharetofficepatientsarkinsonʼsatmyandhankfully,theyfunctioningbetter.Inyopinion,theestcureispre-soitistodo a neurological check-up early on in life before any tremors or dementia starts. Some of the early signs of Parkinsonʼs include shoulder pain, lack of smell, and constipation. However, this disease is usually not diagnosed until the patient begins to develop a tremor.
Conversely, if the patientʼs tremor does not get any better after taking the Parkinsonʼs medication, then they are likely to rule out Parkinsonʼs disease as the cause of the symptoms.IfParkinsonʼs disease is ruled out, the cause of the tremor may be diagnosed as an essential tremor. Besides a complete neurological evaluation, one interesting way to help diagnose essential tremors is through alcohol consumption. Stress worsens almost every medical condition. Stress management is vital to any movement disorder, especially in dealing with essential tremors. In our offices we use neurofeedback, cold laser, functional neurology, and a wide variety of neurologic tools to help combat stress. However there are many ways to reduce stress such as physical exercise, special breathing techniques, good nutrition, and restful sleep. You must move your body every day to help reduce stress and essential tremors. Meditation has been proven to reduce stress. Having close relationships, supportive people in your life, and good communication techniques will help.Detox from Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Spend more time in nature. All the techniques mentioned above are ones that you can start implementing to reduce your stress levels, thereby improving essential tremors. The first step is receiving the correct diagnosis. If you or someone you know has a hand tremor, head tremor, leg tremor, restless leg syndrome, a facial tremor, or ing gift. Instead of paying the $400 examination fee, if you mention this article, you will get the exam for $21. There are five opportunities left so call (201) 261-2150 to reserve your spot today! Another gift we are giving away to any new patients who have never been to our office is one free hyperbaric oxygen chamber session. You are in the chamber for 1 hour and it is completely full with 100% oxygen and in addition the pressure increases in the chamber to make it more effective. Patients have been raving about this therapy and how it has helped with energy, focus, brain fog, depression, pain, and has many otherThisbenefits.HBOT chamber has helped professional athletes, scuba divers, lyme patients, Covid-19 patients, mold exposure patients, heavy metal poisoning patients, as
Keep in mind that if you have a hand or leg tremor, it does not mean that you have Parkinsonʼs disease.Besides a complete neurological evaluation, one of the ways doctors diagnose Parkinsonʼs disease is through trial-and-error. They will prescribe a patient Parkinsonʼs medication and if the tremor subsides, then they will diagnose that patient with Parkinsonʼs and continue to prescribe the medication.However, sometimes after too much use, the Parkinsonʼs medication may cause a worse tremor, such as in the face, and that appears even more severe than the Parkinsonʼs tremor.
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BCPʼs popular Questions & Artists talkback session with cast and crew will be held following the performance on Friday, Sept. 23, Saturday, Oct. 1, Sunday, Oct. 9 and Friday, Oct. 14. Those interested in group sales or benefit theater parties can call (201) 261-4200, option 6. BCP offers seating to accommodate patrons who are mobility impaired and can transfer from a wheelchair. These seats can be purchased by calling the box office at (201) 261-4200 and will be released for public sale two weeks prior to performance. Advance discount tickets for students 25 and under with proper ID are available for $18 by phone or walk-up at every performance, pending seat availability. A student rush ticket priced at $5 can be purchased beginning 30 minutes before the start of the show (if available), payable by cash only. Student tickets are not available online, and there is a limit of one discount ticket per student ID. A new program is now available for qualified non-profit organizations to use one performance of each production as a fundraising event. The group will book all 200 seats at a deeply discounted price and then resell the tickets at a price of their choosing, with the difference in price kept by the group. The available date is the Thursday of each showʼs final weekend. Interested groups can email fundraising@bcplayers.org for more information. Parking is free for patrons at the Park Avenue municipal lot, across the street, one-half block north of the theater, as well as street parking on Kinderkamack Road and various side streets, all within easy walking distance. For more information visit bcplayers.org.
Nominated for 13 Tony Awards, and winning for Best Original Score, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Orchestrations, “Ragtime: The Musical” is, says Time magazine, “A triumph for the stage.”The International Herald Tribune calls it “the best musical in twenty years.”Based on the best-selling novel by E.L. Doctorow, this acclaimed sweeping musical tapestry is filled with pageantry, emotion, and hope, bursting onto the stage like no other musical. “Ragtime: The Musical” tells the story of three families trying to find their way during the turn of the 20t century in New York City, each struggling with the changing cultural climate in America and each facing the promise of hope and new beginnings in the midst of prejudice and bigotry.A stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician are each united by their courage, compassion and belief in the promise of the future. Together, they confront historyʼs timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair — and what it means to live in America. Written by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (“Once on This Island,” “Seussical” and “Anastasia”), noted playwright Terrence McNally (“The Full Monty,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” “Catch Me If You Can”), “Ragtime: The Musical” will bring together a multi-ethnic cast of characters, portrayed by both BCP veterans and newcomers alike who together will bring the show to life with enthusiasm and ardor.“Ragtime: The Musical” is directed by BCP life member Larry Landsman of Wyckoff, who says, “Weʼre thrilled to be producing one of the most ambitious projects in our history. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Ragtimeʼs Broadway premiere and yet, like all great masterpieces, it remains just as thrilling and moving as it did when it first opened.”Hesaid, “While ʻRagtimeʼdeals with social inequality in the United States at the turn of the twentieth century, the show remains relevant today as we struggle to instill American ideals of fairness and justice in our society and institutions.”Thetalented cast includes Ari Mack of New City, N.Y. as Coalhouse Walker Jr.; Rich Ardito of Ramsey as Tateh; Kay Koch of Haledon as Mother; Owen Sheridan of Leonia as Father; Peter Stoffan of Hoboken as Little Brother; Jacob Beser of Ridgewood; as Edgar/Little Boy, Josephine Martin of New York, N.Y. as Little Girl; Ethan Cherubin-Johnson of Midland Park as Coalhouse Walker III; Miranda Holliday of Columbus as Sarah; Nick Butler of Thompson Ridge, N.Y. as Booker T.
Bergen County Players (BCP), one of Americaʼs longest-running little theater companies, will open its 90th season with one of the most ambitious productions ever mounted by BCP: “Ragtime: The Musical.” Performances begin Saturday, Sept. 17 and run through Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Little Firehouse Theatre, with shows on Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2. Tickets are $29 and can be purchased at bcplayers.org, by calling (201) 261-4200, or by visiting the box office at 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell during regular box office hours.
Washington; Michael Serpe of Yonkers, N.Y. as Harry Houdini; Bill Cantor of Woodcliff Lake as Grandfather; Larry Wilbur of Mahwah as J.P. Morgan/Admiral Peary; John Rathgeb of Verona as Henry Ford; Alyson Cohn of Wyckoff as Emma Goldman; Melissa Miller of River Vale as Evelyn Nesbit; Brendan Garnett of Maplewood as Matthew Henson; Robert G. Ouellette of Westwood as Stanford White/Charles S. Whitman; Dan Loverro of Paterson as Harry K. Thaw; Debbie Zika of Hillsdale as Kathleen; Chelsea-Ann Jones as Sarahʼs Friend; Daniel Giordano of Leonia as Willie Conklin; Janica Carpenter of Old Tappan as Brigit; and Ethan Cherubin-Johnson of Midland Park as Coalhouse Walker III. Rounding out the cast is Elisabeth Julia of Paterson; Angelina Aragona of Township of Washington; Yaritza Liz of New Milford; Lori Feiler-Fluger of River Edge; Eric Holzer of Bloomfield; Daisha Davis of Newark; Pauline Quinones of Elmsford, N.Y.; Reginald Bennett Jr. of Teaneck; Nasir Roper of Newark; and Duane Banks of Union. Bergen County Players strongly encourages its patrons to be vaccinated for Covid-19 but will not require proof of vaccination in order to enter the building. The use of face coverings/masks is also very strongly recommended. Reminders of that recommendation will be visible throughout the facility and stated by our Front-of-House staff before each event. All performances are at The Little Firehouse Theatre at 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell, home to the Bergen County Players since 1949.
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Build an advisory team A good first step for the beneficiary is to meet with the trustee who is tasked with executing the terms of the trust. It may be an individual, such as a CPA or lawyer, family member, or a corporate trustee. “There will be a lot of questions, so itʼs important to establish a com munication plan and a general timeframe for how long it will take to settle the estate,” Esparza says. In some instances, once the estate is settled, a new trust is funded with the beneficiaryʼs share of the estate; in other cases, assets will be distributed outright to the beneficiary. If the assets will be retained in trust, the trustee typically collaborates with an investment advisor to help manage the assets according to the terms of the trust.“The trustee and investment advisor will create a plan that is based on the terms of the trust and considers the needs of the beneficiary,” Esparza says. “Beneficiaries also should con sider seeking the guidance of a tax consultant regarding tax implications related to trust distribution.” Understand the terms of the trust One of the first questions a beneficiary might have for the advisory team is, “What does the trust mean for me?”Esparza explains that a trust is a useful tool for holding, managing, and distributing property as outlined by the trustor(s) - the creator(s) of the trust - in the trust agreement, but each trust is unique in how assets can be distributed to beneficiaries. It is important to understand the terms of the trust. Some key trust aspects to discuss include: • Beneficiary or beneficiaries: Is there a sole or several beneficiaries of the trust? How do the terms 201-666-04201-666-047272201-666-0472201-666-0472201-666-0472201-666-0472
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• Age restrictions: Does the beneficiary have to reach a certain age before accessing some or all of the trust?
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• Lifetime of the trust: Does the trust terminate once the beneficiary reaches a certain age, or is it meant to last the beneficiaryʼs lifetime? Is any portion of the trust designated for future generations? “Trusts are an opportunity to build generational wealth, not only for the trustor but also for the beneficiary,” Esparza says. “For that reason, the trustee should be thoughtful in administrating the trust to help the funds last not only through beneficiaryʼs lifetime but also potentially for future generations.”
David “Chico” Esparza, Senior Fiduciary Advisory Specialist with Wells Fargo Private Bank, remembers meeting two clients, a brother and sister whose parents had passed away. “Unfortunately, their parents had not discussed their estate plans with the adult children. When the siblings learned they were the beneficiaries of a sizable trust,” Esparza recalls, “they had no idea what to do next.” The brother and sister had many questions. Who handles the estate? What are the terms of the trust? And what should their next steps be?
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“Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., was the trustee, so we explained the timeline and process for settling the trust estate,” Esparza says. “It helped to ease their minds to know that professionals would be handling everything.”As Esparzaʼs clients found, stepping into the role of beneficiary can feel a bit like stepping into the unknown. Here, Esparza offers three suggestions to ease the process.
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Ask questions before taking distributions “Before taking a trust distribution, some beneficiaries find it useful to inquire about the potential tax consequences.Thatʼs where a tax advisor should provide guidance,” Esparza says. “Beneficiaries also may consid er consulting with the trustee and investment advisor about additional considerations or impacts a trust distribution may have.” In addition, beneficiaries should consult with their own legal counsel if they have specific questions regarding their rights with respect to a trust or the possible impact of a trust distribution.
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• Distribution restrictions: Can beneficiaries access the principal or just the income from the trust? Does the beneficiary need to provide the trustee with proof of the beneficiaryʼs own income and expenses to receive distributions? What categories of expenses can the trust cover for the beneficiary? For what reasons may distributions be adjusted?
Esparza shares the story of a young beneficiary who wanted to use her trust fund to purchase a luxury car when she turned 16. “As trustee, I posed this question: ʻWould a lessexpensive car meet your transportation goals and preserve trust assets for the long term?ʼ” he says. “It is impor tant for beneficiaries to stay connected with the trustee and to ask clarifying questions so they understand the impact certain distributions may have to the trust. As a fiduciary, a trustee is there to educate and can help the trust sustain longer term financial wellbeing for the beneficiary ” Wells Fargo Private Bank offers products and services through Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC, and its various affiliates and subsidiaries. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is a bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & CompanyWells Fargo Bank, N.A. offers various advisory and fiduciary prod ucts and services including discretionary portfolio management. Wells Fargo affiliates, including financial advisors of Wells Fargo Advisors, a separate non-bank affiliate, may be paid an ongoing or one-time referral fee in relation to clients referred to the bank. The bank is responsible for the day-to-day management of the account and for providing investment advice, investment management services, and wealth management services to clients. The role of the financial advisor with respect to the Bank products and services is limited to referral and relationship management services. Some of The Private Bank experiences may be available to clients of Wells Fargo Advisors without a relationship with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
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Wells Fargo & Company and its affiliates do not provide legal or tax advice. Wells Fargo Advisors is not a legal or tax advisor. Please consult your legal advisors to determine how this information may apply to your own situation. Whether any planned tax result is realized by you depends on the specific facts of your own situation at the time your taxes are prepared. Trust services available through banking and trust affiliates in addition to non-affiliated companies of Wells Fargo Advisors. Any estate plan should be reviewed by an attorney who specializes in estate planning and is licensed to practice law in your state.This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Eric Kohlmeier, Senior Financial Advisor, Managing Director - Investments in Park Ridge at 201-505-0472.
• More than 2,500 students were named to the Spring 2022 Deanʼs List at Kean University. The following local students made the Englewoodʼslist: B Almanzarryanna , Hsenior;aaworthʼs GaardSedona , a junior majoring in communication — public relations; Closterʼs Travis Hinds, a senior majoring in exercise science; Englewoodʼs Brian Hurtado , is a senior majoring in chemistry — Expanded American Chemical Society (ACS) certification; and Cresskillʼs In Young Song, a senior majoring in whoateitstyState•Montclairnursing.Universi-congratulatesundergradu-studentscompleted their academic degrees in May 2022, including Closterʼs Rosemary Sengul, Anthony Rota, Sean Kelly, Andrew Fermano, and Raina Cagiao; Cresskillʼs John Connelly ; Englewoodʼs Carina Camarena, Alexia Williams, tMelanieTabara,JulissaCas-ro-Bedoya , Omar Kelly , Jasmine Ferreira, and Brianna Valdez ; E Cliffsʼsnglewood Sunny Kim and Esther Choe; Norwoodʼs Jesse Parron and S aad Quraishi ; Harrington Parkʼs Hassan Kashif and Sage Delcioppio; Haworthʼs Ella Buckley; Tenaflyʼs Steven Grossman and Andres Giraldo; Norwoodʼs Matteo Rodriguez , Megan Daly, and Kyle Hayden; and Tenaflyʼs Dori Lerner
• Regan Householder of Norwood was named to the Deanʼs List for the spring 2022 semester at University of Maryland Global Campus.
•In commencement exercises on May 18, Fairleigh Dickinson University conferred more than 2,400 degrees, ranging from associates to doctorates, on graduates at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Among them: Ani Chakamian of Closter, Brandon Williams of Cresskill, and Ashley Ramjattan of Englewood. On May 21: Closterʼs Margaret Rinckhoff; Cresskillʼs Lorraine Grieco; Englewoodʼs Matthew Alston, Laura Atehortua, Ameena Baksh, Tatsiana Barr, CalderonIngrid , Luis Fortuna, S abastian Villicana, Angela Wade, Benita Wyche , and James Yakicic ParkʼsHarrington; Liby Mathai and Caitlin Scappi ; Haworthʼs Ivan Ngai; Northvaleʼs Richard Guerriero; Old Tappanʼs Rami Azzam ; and Tenaflyʼs Jenny Salazar and Yunchao Zhang • Students at Fairleigh Dickinson Universityʼs Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, have been named to the Honors Lists for the Spring 2022 semester, including: Cresskillʼs Matthew Minkler ; Englewoodʼs L uis Fortuna , Sabastian Villicana, Francia H ibbert , Anayeli MartinezBenoit , MerejoKatherine , Oriana Muriel , and Virgen ContrerasEspinal ; Old Tappanʼs Emma Christensen; and Tenaflyʼs Nicole Selick, Zachary K luft, D ane Theuerkauf, and Raz Weissman • Dan Rudiak of Tenafly, class of 2023, an international relations and Arabic major at Lehigh University, received the Boren Award from the National Security Education Office.
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• Jiseop Kim of Tenafly was among the 116 incoming medical students who received a white coat at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicineʼs 14th annual ceremony welcoming the Class of 2026. The future doctors participated in a ceremony, held in common with virtually every other medical school in the nation, designed to introduce them to the profession. Students recited an oath acknowledging their responsibilities as future physicians and their obligations to future patients. Then they were cloaked with the white coat — the mantle of the medical profession. White coats were provided by The Stanley J. Dudrick, M.D., and Alan G. Goldstein Endowed Fund.
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• Alexander De La Rosa from Norwood was named to the Spring 2022 Presidential Honor List at New York Institute of Technology.
• Steven Odabashian from Cresskill was one of 1,150 students who graduated from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania the weekend of May 13–15. Odabashian graduated cum laude with a degree in digital forensics and cybersecurity.
•Wheaton College congratulates May 2022 graduate Harrington Parkʼs Lauren Jimin Lee, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.•The University of Rhode Island celebrated more than 4,000 of its newest alumni during the Universityʼs 136th Commencement May 20-22, includi ng Jake R. Ragusa of Haworth, George Potterton of Closter, Lori Ann Stolyarov of Cresskill, and Brooke Noelle Chamberlain of Cresskill.
•Three Englewood students at Fairleigh Dickinson Universityʼs Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck have been named to the Deanʼs List for the Spring 2022 semester: A ndrea ArangoDuque, Geraldine Munoz, and Shakira Caceres.
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Macris lauded Elks Camp Moore in the Ramapo Mountains in Haskell, which provides handicapped children with an outdoor camping experience that they would otherwise not have available. “In Camp Moore, kids are given a week and they learn to do things that they never did before. They make memories.”
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T he prior archdiocese s pokesperson, James Goodness, told NorthJersey.com in 2018 that Weiner and the other priest alleged to have abused Rossi had repeatedly denied the abuse charges. Weiner was ordained in 1989 and served at St. Lukeʼs Roman Catholic Church in Ho-Ho-Kus and at St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Wyckoff.The second priest, now deceased, who was charged with abuse also served at several churches around Bergen County. Weiner was named pastor of St. Andrew in January 2018, and parishioners soon found out about accusations about Weiner. However, Weiner reportedly denied all allegations, some parishioners told Northern Valley Press in 2018.Although Rossi said he was told that a church committee had found allegations against Weiner credible, Weiner was not listed on a list of 188 “credibly accused” priests released by Catholic archdioceses statewide in early 2019. In mid-February 2019, Northern Valley Press reported extensively on the statewide release of the list of 188 credibly accused priests, which named 10 former priests from Pascack and Northern Valley area congregations as credibly accused sexual abusers, and in some cases, multiple abusers. Of the 10 priests serving in local parishes, five were deceased and five were still living then, though no information was provid ed about residences, living arrangements, or monitoring of these for mer priests.
According to chair Keith “Bear” OʼDwyer, from Hoboken Lodge 74, the Special Childrenʼs Committee is one of the pillars of the Elks organization. “It is always feels good to give back to those in need. This year our motto is ʻbring your smiles.ʼ”Hesaid New Jersey Elks give college scholarships to 100 special needs children. Beyond the charity, he said, the Elks spend more than $80 million annually on “benevolent, educational, and patriotic community-minded programs.”
Food,friends,charity: More than 100 attended the New Jersey Elks East District barbecue and picnic fundraiser Aug. 6 to support area beneficiaries of the Elks organization’s Special Children’s Committee.At right:NJ State Elks president Victoria Watson greets 2022 Tenafly ambassador Evan Albolino with his parents, Billy Jean and Thomas Hillary Viders photos.
Maureen Quinn, the East District state trustee and a past exalted ruler of Tenafly Lodge 2271, was chair of Tenaflyʼs East District Special Children Committee.
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A former pastor at St. Andrew Church in Westwood who resigned from his position in 2018 amid allegations of sexual misconduct from over three decades ago has been reassigned to a Catholic resource facility in Newark that offers services to help pregnant, post-abortion, and sexual abuse victims “who need a safe and supportive environment.”
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Stephanie Conti, Tenafly Elks Lodge Leading Knight, was committee backup. Also on hand: Victoria Watson, the Elks New Jersey state president, and Karen Grady, District Deputy Exalted Ruler for East District 1, who presented gift cards. For more information, visit tenaflyelks.wordpress.com or call (201) 8949447 (lodge) or (201) 871-2271 (office).
Esteemed Loyal Knight Evelyn Sanchez, Tenafly Elks public relations chair, said that since its inception, the Elks National Foundationhas contributed more than $500 million toward charitable projects nationwide. The work of many Elks ensured a good time for a good cause at the picnic.
Former Pastor Jim Weiner was found to be working as a chaplain at The Mercy House, described on its website as a “family-oriented resource and referral center in the heart of Newark with a focus on assisting pregnant and parenting women who need a safe and supportive environment.” The center also provides services and programs for post-abortion and sexual abuse healing. Following a sexual abuse allegation raised anew in 2018 by Weinerʼs alleged victim, the Rev. Desmond Rossi, Weiner stepped down from his position as pastor at St. Andrew voluntarily, eventually resigning before an interim and then a new pastor was appointed at the church.Rossiʼs original charges against Weiner and another priest were first lodged in 1998, about a decade after the alleged sexual abuse incident occurred.Throughout 2019 and into early 2020, dozens of parishioners regularly demonstrated and protest ed in front of the Washington Avenue church, calling for a new pastor to steer the church and also to restore a 40-year-old clothing donation ministry that they alleged had been taken over by archdiocesan officials.Weinerʼs reassignment to the Newark-based Mercy House was not announced by the archdiocese, nor were any details of its investigation into sexual abuse allegations provided by the church, or its spokesperson.Instead, Rossi found the priestʼs name on The Mercy House website several weeks ago and called the Bergen Record to report Weinerʼs new position. The newspaper revealed Weinerʼs new position after confirming it with an archdiocesanRossiʼsspokeswoman.accusation of sexual abuse, raised anew in 2018 after he found out a church investigative committee did not talk to a friend he had confided in about the abuse incident, was instrumental in pressuring Weinerʼs departure from St. Andrewʼs Church. Only after Rossi found Weinerʼs name on the Mercy House website did the archdiocese confirm the priestʼs new assignment. However, they declined to release any information on its investigation of Weiner or its outcome to Northern Valley Press. “The Archdiocese of Newark has returned Father James Weiner to ministry to serve the needs of the poor and vulnerable. A re-review of an allegation of misconduct with an adult originally reported almost 20 years ago has concluded and the matter regarding Father Weiner has been closed,” Maria Margiotta, a Newark Archdiocese spokesperson, told us Aug. 23. Rossi is a priest in Glen Falls, New York. He has charged that Weiner and another man sexually assaulted him in 1988 when they were students at Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall University.Rossi alleged the abuse occurred while he was at St. Benedictʼs Academy in Newark. Northern Valley Press asked Margiotta if the archdiocese had notified St. Andrew parish about Weinerʼs new assignment, what Weiner was doing while the archdiocese was further investigating the sexual abuse allegation against him, and for the results of its investigation. Margiotta answered no questions and did not disclose when Weiner started at Mercy House. Pressed for details, Margiotta referenced her statement and added, “It is our single statement regarding Fr. Weiner. I thank you for your interest and understanding.”ParishionerGreg Ryan, who earlier criticized the churchʼs actions, said the revelation of Weinerʼs new assignment was disturbing. “He shouldnʼt be in the ministry; these [priests] should all be weeded out,” Ryan said when asked about Weinerʼs assignment to a Catholic social services agency that helps out sexual abuse victims and women dealing with pregnancy/abortion concerns. He added, “Itʼs amazing that the [Catholic] church does this now. Everybody just has questions about what happened. Why donʼt they just tell us what happened [with Weinerʼs investigation] and it will go away.”Ryan noted that “rotating” priests accused of inappropriate behavior and sexual abuse did not work well in the past. “Theyʼre bringing down the church by doing this. Itʼs a hard road for the church to recover from these bad [priests].”
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More than 100 people attended the New Jersey Elks East District barbecue fundraiser Aug. 6 to support the ElksʼSpecial Childrenʼs charity, which donates funds for operations, as well as crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, and hospital beds — and so much more. At the event, at Lodge 2271 on Franklin Street, the East Districtʼs Special Childrenʼs Committee celebrated the organizationʼs young 2022 Special Childrenʼs Program Ambassadors. This yearʼs Tenafly ambassador: Evan Albolino, 9, sponsored by the Ridgefield Park lodge. Also center stage at the district event: ambassadors Jonathan Schwartz, 13, sponsored by Union Lodge 1583; and Christo pher Webber, sponsored by West Orange Lodge 1590. Each ambassador received gift cards.Alsoin attendance were Elks officials and more than two dozen past district deputies from different lodges. They filled their plates inside the lodge and then sat outdoors under a large tent enjoying music played by DJ John Raftery The Elks were established “to promote and practice the four cardinal virtues of charity, justice, brotherly love, and fidelity; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; and to cultivate good fellowship.”
Questions as accused former pastor turns up in new role
Three of five living priests found guilty of abusing minors served at Church of the Assumption in Emerson, including James T. Benedetto, Michael Campanlonga, and Robert Stauffer. Camp anlonga was found guilty of abusing “multiple” victims, whom the list did not enumerate. I n addition, Francis T. M alone served at St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church in Old Tappan and Michael M. Walters served at Sacred Heart in Haworth. Malone abused one victim and Walters abused “multiple” victims, with no specifics provided by the list. Deceased priests guilty of abusing minors included John Morel, who served at St. Andrew in Westwood; Eugene Heyndricks, who served at Our Lady of Mercy in Park Ridge; Charles Hudson at Our Lady of Mercy in Park Ridge; John Komar, who served as chaplain at Englewood Hospital; and Joseph DiPeri, who served at St. Cecilia School in Englewood. Morel, Heyndricks and Komar were found guilty of abusing multiple minors, and Komar was further found guilty of possessing and/or distributing child pornography.Thelists of credibly accused priests, published online, did not provide years the priests served in parishes listed, nor the year that each priest was permanently removed from ministry, laicized or in many cases, deceased. Statewide, the five Catholic archdioceses released the names of 188 priests who were found to be credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor—79 were still living and 109 were deceased then.
National Night Out in Mackay Park, 130 West Englewood Ave. The EPD characterized it as “a phenomenal success,” and, online, thanked all of the community members who attended. “A big thank you” went to Mayor Michael Wildes, the City of Englewood and its departments, Englewood Fire, DJ Scott Reddin, the sheriffʼs office, Bergen County Regional SWAT, the BCPO, Good Neighbor Juice Bar, Bergen County Crime Stoppers, Engle wood Library, and Ramsey of Lickety Split Ice Cream “for helping us make this yearʼs eventThememorable.”Englewood Fire Department posted, “Englewood Firefighters attended the annual National Night Out last evening. We had a great time showing off Res1cuE and handing out fire prevention material. Thanks to our friends at Englewood, Police Department for having us!”
Also representing: Korean American Brotherhood in Law Enforcement and the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police. “PIP really doesnʼt have a community, because theyʼre mostly highways, so it was great that they were able to jump on with us. Theyʼre not just highway officers,” Krapels said. “Theyʼre just like us.” And he said the boat they brought was a huge hit.
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The Englewood Fire Department has no shortage of fans at National Night Out on Aug. 2. Courtesy photo
The City of Englewood hosted a lively, all-hands
FROM PAGE 10 event happen.” Closter shares the love The Borough of Closter Police Department billed its National Night Out fun as “a casual public relations type event with the intent of bringing the community together to both get to know one another and to allow you to become familiar with the various services, personnel, and departments which everyone relies on.” Police Sgt. Justin Krapels told Northern Valley Press on Aug. 8, “This was our first year, our first crack at it, and weʼre really just getting our feet wet. Weʼve had a really good response. from the community.” He said, “Weʼve started a National Night Out committee and are already kicking around ideas for next year,” including more vendors, more attractions for the kids, more food options, and more “Weʼvegiveaways.alwayskicked the idea around of a National Night Out, and we know a few towns around us do it, and we figured, why not us. We decided to tackle it head on. Lt. (Detective) Vincent Aiello and I spearheaded it, but we had a lot of support from the other officers; they came up with great ideas for us.” Krapels said of the department, “We always like to be involved with our community the best we can; we help out with the PTO spring fair, we do juvenile fingerprinting just for records, so we figured why not be involved in National Night Out and try to be the best town in the area to do it.” Highlights this year, at Memorial Field, 150 Harring ton Ave., included demonstrations by the police department, ambulance corps, and fire department.Bathing suits abounded, as the Closter Fire Department provided cooling entertainment, much welcomed on a warm summerAnd,evening.underscoring summer fun, officers grilled hot dogs and hamburgers for all.
Harrington Park police officers stand proud at National Night Out. Chief Robert Murphy says the fourth annual event, at Highland Field, was a hit on par with Town Day. Tara McCann photo Games round out the fun at Englewood’s National Night Out activities. Courtesy photo Palisades Interstate Parkway Police brought a boat to Closter’s National Night Out. Courtesy photo
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About National Night Out Spun out of National Association of Town Watch in 1984, National Night Out “provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances,” the initiative says on its website, natw.org It adds, NATW “is a premiere non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the communities in which we live through an established network of law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention associations and volunteers across the nation.”The organization says, “Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August (Texas and select areas celebrate on the first Tuesday in October). Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency person nel, exhibits and much, much more.”A U.S. map on its website reveals 190 New Jersey municipalities participated this year.
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OLD TAPPAN— At St. Pius X parish, the past year has been focused on building community within the church and creating a stronger bond with parishioners. In celebration of this—with a focus on parish youth — St. Pius installed a basketball court and is finishing a playground. “Come by to see the wonderful enhancements at St. Pius X Parish and enjoy a coffee at the SPX cafe.” To mark St. Piusʼrenewed focus of building community, the church has announced a new mission state ment: At St. Pius we believe in all generations journeying together with Jesus to satisfy our hungry hearts. Come and see! September events • Seniors Ice Cream Social Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. Join the fun at the Ice Cream Social and Sock Hop. Register on the SPX App, via ministryone.com/landing/PLbPparishsoft.
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• Run for Sabrina Week, Sept.10–17. Help to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention by counting the miles that you walk, run, swim or hike. Help St. Pius meet the goal of 1,000 miles for Sabrina. Register on the SPX App. • Second Annual Color Run, Sept. 18. Grades 1–12: Join St. Pius X Church after the noon Mass. Open to all. Register on the SPX App.
• Request for card information: If a customer calls back with requested information, the scammer asks the customer for the prepaid cardʼs number or giftcard PIN, which grants the scammer instant access to the cardʼs funds, and the victimʼs money is gone.
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Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown on Sept. 25 and ends after nightfall on Sept. 27. At the reform Chavurah Beth Shalom in Alpine, as in communities worldwide, the central observance of Rosh Hashanah is the blowing of the shofar (ramʼs horn) on both mornings of the holiday (except on Shabbat), which is normally done in synagogue as part of the dayʼs services. The holiday — “the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, and a day of judgment and coronation of G-d as king,” says Chabad.org — calls for a feast, “which traditionally includes round challah bread (studded with raisins) and apples dipped in honey, as well as other foods that symbolize our wishes for a sweet year.”Other observances include candle lighting in the evenings and desisting from creative work.Together with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement and so the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, which follows 10 days later, Rosh Hashanah bookends the Days of Awe, or the Jewish HighYHolidays.omKippur runs Oct. 4–5. Sukkot, a joyous holiday following the solemn High Holidays, runs Oct. 9–11. Chavurah Beth Shalom says its High Holiday services have been a tradition since its founding, in 1991. Families from all over Bergen County attend these services at Alpine Community Center, led by Chavurah founding rabbi Nat Benjamin, with Rabbi Steve Meltz, and backed by its choir. Benjamin says this year the services are in person and on Zoom (contact the synagogue for theObservlink).ances are at Alpine Community Center, 5 Old Dock Road. (Parking is available across the street.) Rosh Hashanah services are Monday, S ept. 26 at 10 a.m. Yom Kippur services are Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 10 Pasta.m. Chavurah Beth Shalom Zoom services have brought together families from all over the United States and abroad.Benjamin told Northern Valley Press on Aug. 31 that although the Jewish High Holidaysʼthemes of reflection and atonement date back significantly they remain resonant. “The idea is itʼs a time for us to reflect ion the past year, to look within ourselves individually, to see how we can live better lives for ourselves, our families, and the community, he said.On it website, Chavurah Beth Shalom notes it “embraces the values of a contemporary Reform Judaism that integrates reason, experience, intellectual curiosity and spirituality into our modern religious practice.” For more information visit ChavurahBethShalom.com and RabbiNatBenjamin.com With Hillary Viders
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“Americaʼs firefighters are our heroes on the frontlines. Their courage demands constant vigilance from our elected leaders to make sure they have every tool they need to do their jobs,” said Pascrell, the chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, in a press statement. He said, “Itʼs one thing to say you support our firefighters and first responders – thatʼs easy. Doing the work of supporting firefighters is something else altogether. Today we have won important federal support that will go directly to our heroes in Englewood. I knew this would be the value of the AFG program when President Clinton signed my FIRE Act into law that created the AFG program. Lives will be saved both in the fire station and in the community with this support. God bless our firefighters.”Englewood Mayor Michael Wildes, a fellow Democrat, said, “Nobody brings it home better than our Congressman Bill Pascrell. This literally hits home as our fire departmentʼs mettle is tested by all of mother natureʼs challenges. We have had historic rain fall and infrastructure challenges that require more grit and equipment than ever before. The Congressman delivers for Englewood time and time again.”Englewood Fire Chief Jeff Kaplan said, “We are very appreciative of the Congressmanʼs support. This grant money will be used for driver training for the department. It is a very comprehensive, four-class program over the course of a year. We are truly thankful for Congressman Pascrellʼs efforts supporting the AFG program. …Without this funding we would not be able to do this kind of training.”
The Department of Environmental Protection has awarded $9.4 million in grants to local government agencies, nonprofit groups, universities and others to fund projects that will improve water quality and reduce the impacts of nonpoint source pollution from stormwater, Commissioner Shawn LaTourette announced recently. In many cases, the projects will help mitigate local flooding problems that are increasing due to more severe storms resulting from climate change. Among the recipients was Hackensack Riverkeeper, which landed $90,000 to continue the Urban Watershed Education Program at locations in the Newark Bay Complex, which includes the Hackensack River, Newark Bay, Arthur Kill, and Hudson River. This watershed education program is targeted to middle school students and cover a broad range of topics such as nonpoint source pollution, climate change, combined sewer overflow infrastructure, water quality testing, legacy pollutants, fish consump tion advisories, fish anatomy, casting techniques, and fishing etiquette.More than $5 million in grants was awarded to projects in the Delaware River watershed and in the urbanized northeast region, target areas for the program under the DEP's system that rotates the state's five water regions for the development of measures to restore, maintain and enhance water“Thesequality.grants will help a diverse group of DEP partners implement projects – many of them deploying green infrastruc ture technologies – that will reduce the many harmful effects of stormwater that are increasing due to climate change,” LaTourette. “We are excited to facilitate projects that will improve environmental protec tion, safety and quality of life in our communities, and address localFundingflooding.”for these projects has been provided through Section 319(h) of the federal Clean Water Act, Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration funds, and the New Jersey Corporation Business TheTax.projects will help reduce the impacts of nonpoint source pollution, which is caused by stormwater runoff that carries a wide variety of pollutants into waterways, including nutrients from fertilizers, animal wastes and improperly operating septic systems.For more information, visit hackensackriverkeeper.org and nj.gov/dep/wlm
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The AFG program is administered by the Department of Homeland Securityʼs Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration. Assistance to Firefighters Grants, part of the FIRE program, makes direct grants to fire departments to purchase equipment, training, firefighting vehicles, and other firefighting and fire prevention activities.Italsofunds Fire Prevention and Safety Grants which are used for fire awareness and prevention activities, as well as fire safety relatedTheresearch.AFGprogram was created by Pascrellʼs Firefighter Investment and Response Enhancement (FIRE) Act, which was signed into law in 2000 by President Bill Clinton. —Staff report PPLLAAYYEERR WWAANNTTEEDD
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“The Bergen County Sher iff ʼs Office 2022 Back to School Book Bag Giveaway was one of the most memorable events Iʼve experienced as a sheriff.” That was Bergen County Sheriff Cureton, Monday, Aug. 29 onHeFacebook.addedof the Aug. 26 event, in the parking lot of Two Bergen Plaza in Hackensack, “Our Community Outreach Unit did an awesome job, which was confirmed by the smiles of more than 500 people in attendance.” The BCSO distributed more than 500 bags complete with notebooks, pens, and other school supplies.Cureton said “Attendees had the opportunity to learn about our resources up close. The BCSOʼs crime scene vehicle, bomb squad vehicle, and Officer Sohrab Moussavian and his K-9 partner Cash were on hand with interac tive demonstrations.”Therewasample free food, face painting, vital safety tips, and other fun to help kids — and their families or caregivers — dive into the school year with a smile and Curetonconfidence.extended special thanks to PBA Local #134, Bergen County Prosecutorʼs Office, Amerigroup, FastBolt and Urban Cone.“The BCSO is committed to helping our community thrive. We wish all our Bergen County students a successful and safe year of learning,”Cureton posted. Staff report TTeennnniiss OOuuttiinngg Event Chair Maura Corcoran (AHA ’86) welcomes you to meet other AHA parents in this relaxed, congenial atmosphere.There is a cocktail and dinner only option for those who do not play golf or tennis but would like to support this event.
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Backpacks with school supplies were the gift of The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office 2022 Back to School Book Bag Giveaway on Aug.26,reaching hundreds of families at the start of a new school year. Sheriff’s office via FB
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Guest of honor: Margaret Cook, who developed the local Meals on Wheels program as well as Habitat for Humanity and Westwood House for Seniors, among her many other good deeds performed when she lived in Bergen County.Meals on Wheels North Jersey is a nonprofit service providing hot meals and friendly visits to upward of 200 people five days a week throughout Bergen County. Delivering those meals is an army of 500 volunteers. The fee paid by recipients is based on ability to pay, and there is a need to attract donations to keep the meals affordable for those who need help. According to executive director Jeanne Martin, operating costs are increasing with the price of food and rent, and the gala aims to raise $100,000 to subsidize operations over the foreseeable future.
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Beyond the immediate need: “Our goal is to expand our services to more people. Iʼd like to see us servicing 500 clients,”she said. Citizen support is gratefully accepted either by attending the event or by providing a donation.
Meals on Wheels North Jersey celebrates its 50th anniversary at a gala on Sept. 22 at the Old Tappan Manor at 7 p.m.
Part One: What is Thrive and Planning For the Future Sept. 6, 2 to 4 p.m.
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In conversation with Martin on Facebook, Ciarlante draws out much history special to the Northern Valley and PascackValley areas:The idea to start Meals on Wheels in the Pascack Valley began in 1972 with Cook and a meeting of The Pascack Valley Center, an organization of 15 churches and temples. Through Cookʼs determina tion and research, and a $200 donation from the Park Ridge Rotary Club, the fledging group found a willing food service partner in Park Ridge Diner The program launched with two clients in desperate need of assistance. It grew steadily, and when it became clear that the dietary needs of older people needed more specialized prepara tion, Pascack Valley Hospitalʼs food service department got involved.By September 1974, the group was feeding 32 to 38 people a day and had five delivery routes.
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Part Two: Important Advice When Planning to Move to a Retirement Community Sept. 13, 2 to 4 p.m. Presenter: Robert Murray, elder law and estate planning attorney with The Murray Firm •How to plan for the move successfully by maximizing affordability.•Important advice to help you prepare for the cost of the move along with what legal documents are •Financialkey. options for funding senior living expenses (including a look at VA benefits and longterm care insurance).
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Meals on Wheels of North Jersey is a nonprofit service providing hot meals and friendly visits to upward of 200 people five days a week throughout Bergen County.Delivering those meals is an army of 500 volunteers.(Photos:Meals on Wheels North Jersey) Join Thrive at Montvale Senior Living for its free Thrive Talk Series in September, where they will answer all your retirement living questions.
Ciarlante said the committee has also taken over the Facebook page of Meals on Wheels North Jersey with a social media campaign created to draw attention to the 50th Anniversary celebration. “Every day until our gala on Sept. 22, weʼll post a fact, interview, or a behind-the-scenes look at our programs” (at thJerseyfacebook.com/MealsOnWheelsOfNor One.” discovery she said all the committee members found interesting: the organizationʼs volunteers rack up 10,000 miles a year in service. “Thatʼs a fun fact that clearly shows how committed our drivers are to putting a nutritious meal on a clientʼs table and a smile on their face.”
Chairperson RoseAnn Ciarlante told Northern Valley Press on Aug. 8, “The 50th Anniversary Gala Committee has been working diligently for months to create an entertaining evening that will help further the fundraising efforts of Meals on Wheels North Jersey.” She promised a wine pull, a basket raffle, a silent auction and something theyʼre calling “the gift card “Igrab-o-rama.”thinkwhatis most exciting for the committee is seeing how so many small businesses and concerned individuals are stepping up with sponsorships and donations,” she said.Ciarlante explained, “Here in Westwood, where we are headquartered, weʼve had a tremendous outpouring of support from local residents, restaurants, and businesses — one of which is working with us to curate specialty items for the auction.” And she said, “Weʼve even had a resident donate her artwork which is really special and heartfelt. No doubt this kind of support speaks volumes about the importance of Meals on Wheels North Jerseyʼs core mission of assisting local homebound seniors age-inplace safely, not just in Westwood, a community that prides itself on its age-friendly services, but in the 29 other Bergen County communities we serve as well.” Ciarlante said, “The fact that founder Margaret Cook will be in attendance is icing on our 50th anniversary cake. Sheʼs a unique woman with tremendous energy and drive.”Sheadded, “Iʼm not sure she could have predicted sheʼd have a five-decade-long impact on Bergen County, but we are glad she used her considerable talents in service to area senior-citizens.”
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A history of doing Martin has been at the helm of Meals on Wheels North Jersey for more than 16 years. A former president of Meals on Wheels New Jersey, she began her work in the non-profit world as the administrator for Christian Overcomers; a disability ministry offering respite care and social opportunities for disabled youth and adults.
She says rapid growth led to financial struggles for Meals on Wheels Pascack Valley, as it was then known, but thanks to an article in the Bergen County Record, donations totaling more than $6,000 poured in over six weeks. In just over a decade, Martin says, the organization grew to include a full time director and 200 volunteers who were feeding 80 people a day in 20 towns with an annual budget of $62,000. The growth, fueled by need and a growing senior population, continues. Meals on Wheels North Jersey serves approximately170 meals a day, reaches 30 towns, and has an annual operating budget of approximately $400,000. The program has four employees who coordinate meal delivery, client registration, volunteer training and recruitment, social services programs, friendly visits, and Annuallymore., 500 volunteers assist the program and nearly $50,000 is raised through fundraisers and private donations. Looking ahead Martin says she sees the program growing much more in the next “year.Weʼre finally getting things in sync after the pandemic. Our food is excellent. Our drivers are excellent. We have a new app which helps our volunteers with directions and delivery instructions. So yeah, our numbers are starting to go up again. And we're serving a big Recognizedneed.”in the gala beyond Cookʼs legacy and the organizationʼs volunteers, she says, are “our friends — our family. … The people we deliver meals to — they're more than clients to us and I think every one of my volunteers would echo that sentiment. I am very blessed to have this job.” For information on ticket sales and donations, visit my.cheddarup.com/c/ticket50, call Meals on Wheels of North Jersey at (201) 358-0050, or visit mealsonwheelsnorthjersey.org
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