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VOLUME 27 ISSUE 35

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

‘I APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU...’

Park Ridge 2023 Community Service Awards

Unofficial 2023 election results. INSIDE

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BOROUGH AS MEDICAL HUB? Nowʼs the time to act on growing trend, business leaders say at first healthcare industry meet

In its second year, the Brookside Bazaar sees a strong, steady turnout in Westwood. PAGE 26

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Celebration Nov. 30; committee also selling commemorative bricks, which will grace the borough for generations

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

In the run-up to the 125th Anniversary Gala on Nov. 30, the boroughʼs anniversary committee co-chair urges last-minute celebrants make haste to buy tickets that are going fast—and to stock up on anniversary merchandise, at up to a 30% discount. The committee (hillsdale125thanniversary.com) also is selling 125th Anniversary bricks, which will be laid to connect the Centennial Pathway and a Hillsdale 125th Anniversary Pathway to the main walkway in Veterans Park. Bricks are $40 each and

See 125TH on page 54

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Mayor Keith Misciagna and councilman John Ferguson on Oct. 24 present the 2023 Community Service Awards to 20 local folks who get things done in town.

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honored 20 fine folks for, in Mayor Keith Misciagnaʼs words, “whatʼs best about Park Ridge, our volunteerism.” Misciagna presented awards during a 30-minute ceremony at the Oct. 24 council meeting. He said the tradition of honoring volunteers started years ago and continues among those who give of themselves to the success of HE BOROUGH HAS

local schools, food pantries, the Shade Tree Committee, the planning and zoning boards, recreational and religious organizations, and more. “It was probably a former mayor who realized getting things done is the hardest part of governing. Getting people to do work, to come out and help one another, is very difficult in most towns,” Misciagna told a full council chambers. In contrast, he said, “Itʼs really not that difficult here and I

appreciate that more than you know because thereʼs things that need to be done that canʼt be done by everyone on this dais and even everybody thatʼs employed by the Borough of Park Ridge.” He said, “More importantly than even that, itʼs what happens when you look back at your time on Earth, and in this town, and you start realizing how important being part of a community is. And I appreciate that and I appreciate all of you.”

Continued on page 24

Montvale wants to become a healthcare hub, or central locale for fulfilling all medical needs of a growing Pascack Valley population, officials said at a Nov. 2 forum at the municipal complex. More than a dozen medicalrelated businesses convened for the first Healthcare Industry Forum Nov. 2 and shared information about needs and why they chose Montvale for their business, and heard from local and county officials about ways to work together to enhance local business. “Thereʼs a lot of excitement for Montvale becoming a medical hub. Clearly itʼs been sought after by a lot of businesses. We heard that from the landlords, that theyʼre

See BOROUGH on page 64

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Eighty years ago, in November 1943, thousands of Hillsdale residents gathered for a jubilant patriotic celebration—the biggest the town had ever seen. A hero was coming home. PAGE 4

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Hillsdale touts funds on flood mitigation To the editor: to announce 4) that the borough will Ibe (Nov. receiving a portion of a AM

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$200,000 grant appropriated through the efforts of State Senator Holly Schepisi, Assemblyman Robert Auth, and Assemblywoman DeAnne DeFuccio to fund a study of possible flood mitigation techniques that could be employed by Veolia Water to reduce the frequency and intensi-

ty of flooding along the Pascack Brook, particularly in Hillsdale and Westwood. The grant will originate from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. The goal of this project, whicih will be conducted by the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, is to assess the potential of adopting a forecast-informed approach to the operations of the Woodcliff Lake Reservoir. The study will cover the modeling of various processes that could be used in determining the reservoirʼs inflows and outflows with the goal of developing new management scenarios that would account for predicted rainfall. Operating water reservoirs without accounting for weather forecasts may limit the potential of

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optimizing their storage capacity and the possible achievement of multiple water management purposes that could address both flood mitigation (desired by our residents) and water supply targets (desired by water utilities like Veolia.) Scientific experience gleaned from other states and countries point to the feasibility of integrating precipitation fore-

casts in the operation of water reservoirs to better anticipate the upcoming inflow to the reservoir, thereby allowing preventative water releases that increase the reservoirʼs storage capacity and reduce the need for the reservoir to release large quantities of water downstream during a storm. This study is expected to take approximately 12 months for completion. It will certainly com-

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plement a separate but distinct project that the borough decided to fund earlier this year which will involve a drone study by engineers that will identify problems in the Pascack Brook and along its banks which affect its flow and contribute to flooding in our town. Mayor John J. Ruocco Hillsdale

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The Helping Hand Food Pantry Annual Turkey Drive is set for Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the pantry, 349 Hillsdale Ave., Hillsdale. Volunteers will assist in collecting the turkeys and any other donations for the Helping Hands Food Pantry. For more information connect with coordinator Mark Loblanco at (845) 707-3846 or markloblanco@yahoo.com.

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Republicans took mayoral seats in Montvale and Woodcliff Lake, Democratic Park Ridge Mayor Keith Misciagna held on to win a third term, and Hillsdale Democratic newcomer Michael Sheinfield appeared to eke out a mayoral victory over an incumbent Republican councilman Anthony DeRosa. All this is according to unofficial results from the Bergen County Clerkʼs Office. County elections officials were quick to advise that late-arriving mail-in ballots postmarked by Nov. 7, and ballots needing curing, or verification from a registered voter, may still be counted before the election is certified. Meanwhile, a close council race for three seats in Township of Washington between two incumbent Republicans, a Republican newcomer and three independent challengers appears to have resulted in a sweep by the Independents, with Independent challengers Steven Cascio and Michael DeSena winning convincingly and Michael Ullman eking by Desserie Morgan by 15 votes, as of unofficial Nov. 8 precinct results. County elections officials noted that mail-in ballots postmarked by Nov. 7 can be received and counted up to six days after the election. Moreover, mail-in votes can be cured or counted if correct information is supplied to the clerkʼs office. It is unclear how many ballots were being cured in the Pascack Valleyʼs eight towns. Approximately 196,270 voters, or 29.5% of 665,727 registered Bergen County voters turned in mail-in ballots, voted early at one of nine countywide sites, or voted in-person at local polling stations on Nov. 7, reported election officials.

Hillsdale In Hillsdale, Democratic newcomer Michael Sheinfield appeared to eke by Republican Council President Anthony DeRosa, who was nominated after former councilman Frank Pizzella

bowed out of the race citing personal reasons. Sheinfield garnered 1,424 votes to DeRosaʼs 1,393 votes, leaving the race still uncertain as ballots yet to be counted from the last Nov. 7 drop box pickups, latearriving mail-in ballots, and possibly cured ballots are yet to be counted for a final vote tally. Vote totals are marked unofficial until formally certified by the county clerkʼs office. The clerkʼs office must certify the election to the state by Nov. 22. Two-term mayor John Ruocco and newcomer Clemente Osso were elected to two open council

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seats, outpolling Democrats Steven Segalas and Meredith Kates. Ruocco and Osso grabbed 1,607 and 1,500 votes, respectively, to Segalas, 1,273 votes and Kates, 1,337 votes. Republican councilman Zoltan Horvath, who was not selected to run by the Republican County Committee, ran as a writein mayoral candidate. Write-in totals were not immediately available. Montvale In Montvale, two-term mayor Mike Ghassali overwhelmingly surpassed Democratic challenger Elizabeth Gloeggler, a former councilwoman, 1,830 votes to 745 votes. “I am humbled with the over-

whelming support from the community and I am looking forward to working with everyone for the next four years. A lot of work and challenges ahead of us, I am ready and able to begin my third term,” Ghassali told us on Nov. 8. [Editorʼs note: Montvale voters peppered us with ethics concerns after Ghassali issued a “Mayorʼs Election Eve Note” campaign message from his mayoral listserv. He began the outreach, “On this day, I feel compelled as your mayor to address you directly as I see myself more of a servant, a friend and a neighbor than an elected official with a title. If this email offends you in anyway [sic], please delete it.”] CONTINUED ON PAGE 35

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Francis Ackerman Hill of Hillsdale, WW II flying ace, in the cockpit in 1943; a painting by aviation artist Mark Postlethwaite depicts Hill, of the 309th Fighter Squadron, shooting down a Macchi 202 over Tunis on May 6, 1943.

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A hero’s homecoming Hillsdale turns out for local son Frank Hill

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in November 1943, thousands of Hillsdale residents gathered for a jubilant patriotic celebration—the biggest the town had ever seen. A hero was coming home. It was reason enough to celebrate that Col. Frank A. Hill, the son of Fred and Ruth Hill of 183 Washington Ave., had flown 166 combat missions over Europe and Africa, downed seven Axis planes, and returned stateside with nary a scratch. However, the 23-year-old pilot had also made national headlines, lauded as the first American flier to shoot down a German plane during the Dieppe Raid, Operation Jubilee, over northern France on August 19, 1942. Francis Ackerman Hill was born in 1919, the fourth of nine children--eight boys and a girl—in the Hill household. He attended Westwood High School, where he was a bright student and a standout in football and track. Yet, Frank always had his eyes set on the skies: from a very young age his primary interest was aviation. Since boyhood Frank had built model airplanes and marveled at the fighter planes shown in magazines. When he was about 15 he got his first ride in an airplane. Robert Saunders, of Westwood, owned a plane that he kept at the Teterboro airport. Hill met him there for a ride almost every Saturday. Teenage Frank and his friends took classes in aviation and built gliders that they flew at a small airfield on Cleveland Avenue in River

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Hill and his Spitfire in 1942. The plane’s nickname was Lindy and Frank after the pilot and his new wife; the U.S. Air Force became a career for Hill, who retired as a colonel in 1969. and then to Kelley Field in Texas for Vale. After graduating in 1937, Hill worked advanced training in solo, formation, and as a plumberʼs helper before enlisting in the pursuit leadership. He became a second lieuU.S. Army Air Corps (the predecessor of the tenant with the 40th Pursuit Squadron, the Air Force) in the summer of 1939. He was Red Devils, and was a flight leader. While at San Antonio, Hillʼs roommate assigned to Chanute Field, Illinois, and was then sent to the Chicago School of Aeronau- had introduced him to his sister, Miss Linda Lempke, who was a nurse at the airport and tics for training. From there he was off to Randolph Field See HERO on page 74 near San Antonio, Texas, for basic training

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include up to three lines of text with up to 18 characters per line. Gerry Beatty, committee cochair, says “Become a permanent part of Hillsdaleʼs history by purchasing a brick for your family and to show your support.” She tells Pascack Press, “We sold 50 bricks in our first week and look forward to more residents and businesses purchasing bricks to commemorate this time in Hillsdaleʼs history and in memory of loved ones.” Brick orders will be accepted until Nov. 30. Beatty said that often “inscriptions include family names and the year that they were established, two were from the Olley Family who are descendents of John Olley who built the Police Booth in 1925, from Boy Scout Troops 108 and 109, and also bricks in memory of loved ones.” For more information email Hillsdale125th@gmail.com or call at (201) 446-1703. 125th Anniversary Gala tickets are available through Nov. 15, Beatty said. Tickets are $150 apiece and available on the anniversary website. The Nov. 30 celebration, at Seasons in Washington Township, features dinner, dancing, open bar, and music by DJ Willie Nelson from 6 to 10 p.m. Beatty said in early November that 166 tickets had been sold for the Gala, “and more have indicated that they have interest in attending.”

Cards, 2023 baseball cards, a thumb drive containing the information that the library created for the Historic Walking Tour of Hillsdale, a signed baseball from the champion Hillsdale Hawks U14 Baseball Team, Hillsdale magnet and wristband, Amazon Holiday Catalog, a list of all of the events that were part of Hillsdaleʼs 125th Anniversary, and a list of historic events of 2023, explained Beatty. “We are also reaching out to other residents who have done exciting things this year in areas of

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months, including letters from public officials, and local ephemera such as restaurant menus, a list of businesses from

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Borough: Heavy hitters like Montvale as a medical hub getting a lot of applicants,” said Raffi Joukhadarian, chair, Montvale Economic Development and Retention Committee, after the session. He said Valley Medical Group and Memorial Sloan Kettering said they were planning to add services and expand locally. Also, the Spine & Health Center is moving into a new facility on Grand Avenue, doubling their space, he said. Joukhadarian said, “Existing facilities are expanding. New facilities are coming in. This is all fitting into our bigger dream of creating an ecosystem around a medical hub in Montvale. He said an ecosystem would be composed of complementary medical businesses where clients could have all medical needs met in Montvale. Healthcare-related businesses can call Joukhadarian at (917) 697-3781 or email him at raffijou@yahoo.com for more information about opportunities in Montvale. The first Healthcare Industry Forum—sponsored by the boroughʼs Economic Development and Retention Committee and Chamber of Commerce—offered a wide-ranging dialogue among business leaders, local and county officials, and featured stories about success and plans. In an email to residents prior to the session, Mayor Mike Ghassali, a former Republican con-

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tender for Congress in District 5, wrote, “Post-Covid, hybrid work space resulted in office buildingsʼ vacancy. Our goal now is to work with the office building owners to help do all that we can from the townʼs end to attract quality businesses. A medical use is the perfect fit for us.” Ghassali noted, “Many of our residents are doctors and healthcare professionals. I am asking you and looking for any assistance on how to let your peers who are looking for space to choose Montvale as a location.” The local businesses participating included: Bearbrook Dental, Bergen Prosthodontics, Bergen Physical Medicine, DDS Dental Supplies, Dr. Jessica McCarthy, Empowered Pelvic Health, Kayal Medical Group, Montvale Acupuncture & Pain Center, and Memorial Sloan Kettering. Other participants included Push to Walk, Refuah Health Center, The Spine & Health Center of Montvale, Thrive at Montvale (Senior Living), and Valley Medical Group. In addition, medical intern students from Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley high schools, and St. Josephʼs High School attended the meeting. Ghassali said, “I think the sharing of new ideas and sharing of new services is not only helping them now, itʼs helping us now,” with marketing our space. Ghassali noted that several participants highlighted the need for more

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local mental health services and knowing this need will help them market available space. He said the healthcare forum offered businesses an “opportunity” to make connections with other medical businesses and professions, He noted one business had learned of more available space at the meeting and was talking with a property landlord about leasing. On Nov. 6 Ghassali posted, “Progress continues with more exceptional medical uses moving to Montvale. I am excited to announce three ribbon cutting ceremonies to welcome three great doctors and medical uses. On Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. we will be welcoming Empowered Pelvic Health, Center for Resiliency and Rubinstein Plastic Surgery Center

to 160 Summit Ave.,” a 32,000square-foot, two-story office building owned by Montvale Real Estate Ventures LLC. He said, “Montvale is set up just right to support more medical uses. If you or you know of anyone interested to move their practice to Montvale, contact me directly at mghassali@montvaleboro.org.” One healthcare business owner told Pascack Press that she did not realize all the medicalrelated local businesses and possibilities for connections and partnering to boost business and enhance medical services available. Montvale economic development officials also said they were planning on conducting a professionalsʼ job fair, similar to one

offered in 2019, to assist job seekers in finding employment. Joanne Cimiluca, county director of Economic Development, said Bergen County offers two types of grants including a small business lease grant, and small business improvement grant, plus a small business ecommerce support grant program to assist and grow local businesses, said Cimiluca. Small business grants provide funding to offset a portion of lease payments for businesses leasing new or additional space. Small business improvement grants help reimburse business owners for costs associated with making interior/exterior building improvements, including furniture purCONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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HUNS honors Gannon’s memory

Hillsdale United Nursery School is celebrating its 50th anniversary. In 1973 the Hillsdale United Methodist Church opened Hillsdale United Nursery School to serve the families of the Pascack Valleyʼs preschool education needs. Over the years, hundreds of children began their schooling at “HUNS.” Today, the school enjoys having the students of years past bringing their own children to get their start in school as well. Around 1978, Patricia Gannon began her career at HUNS, first in the classroom, then in the office as business director and eventually education director. Under Gannonʼs guidance, Hillsdale United added classes and programs to better serve ever changing needs of parents and children. Gannon remained at HUNS for 35 years. During the schoolʼs transition, after her retirement, she returned for a school year to lend her guidance and expertise. Sadly, she passed away in

Jack Gannon and family at the bench dedicated to the memory of his wife, Pat Gannon, who made her mark at Hillsdale United Nursery School. HUNS photo

2020. To remember her, the HUNS community gathered on Saturday, Sept. 23, to dedicate a new bench in her honor. On hand were her husband, Jack; sons Matthew and Johanthan and their families; past

co-workers and Nursery School Board members. Huns says, “As the school celebrates its 50th year, we also celebrate the caring dedication and generosity of all its staff over the years.”

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the daughter of a Wisconsin farmer. They were married on Washingtonʼs Birthday in 1941, marking the beginning of a union that would last for the next 70 years. That September Hill was injured in a training exercise near Jackson, Mississippi. When his P39ʼs motor failed he crashed through an oak tree, tore through a picket fence, and finally came to an undignified stop inside a pigpen. Sustaining a broken vertebra

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in the crash, he spent several weeks in a plaster cast. On his release in November 1941, he and his wife came home to Hillsdale for the holidays. Over Thanksgiving dinner, the young airman thrilled his family with stories from his time in the service. Dec. 7, 1941—on that infamous day Hill was still at home in Hillsdale, listening to the radio, when he heard about the attack on Pearl Harbor. He itched to join his squadron and get into the action. However, it was not until February 1942 that his fracture was fully healed and he was able to return. Over the summer, Hill flew over Bergen County with his squadron and circled his home on

Washington Avenue. It was his way of bidding farewell to his mother and father, as the young pilot was on his way to the British Isles. In his last letter to his mother before leaving, dated July 26, he said he expected to be elevated to the rank of captain. Then, all of a sudden, the 23-yearold airman was all over the newspapers. ʻItʼs Hill of Hillsdale!ʼ The Associated Press reported in August 1942, “While Flying Fortresses of the United States Army were knocking out the largest German fighter field in the Dieppe area yesterday, United States fighter pilots scored three probable victories in one of the warʼs biggest air shows. Altogether the Allies made 2,500 sorties from dawn to dusk. In aviator

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terms, a sortie is one flight by one plane. The American fighter pilots came home with sore necks and experience crowded into one day which might have taken weeks of non-combatant training to match.” Hill was just one of the pilots assigned in the American contingent to protect the commandos raiding Dieppe, France. Yet, in the nationally-published reports, he was the only man picked out by name: “Capt. Frank Hill, 23, of Hillsdale, N.J., shot down a Focke-Wulf 190, Germanyʼs fast new fighter, for the first American fighter victory of the war.” The Paterson Morning Call reported, “The Hill family yesterday received the news of their sonʼs participation in the commando raid on France Wednesday with glad hearts, for they had not known of his whereabouts for sev-

eral weeks.” Hillʼs wife Linda was visiting her parents in Wisconsin when the news broke. She had last spoken to her husband three weeks earlier, at which time he told her of having led an American squadron in an exhibition flight for the king and queen of England, George VI and Elizabeth. The milkman was doing his morning rounds when he spotted Linda and offered congratulations for her husbandʼs promotion and his exploits over Dieppe. That was the first she had learned of it, as she had not yet seen the newspaper. It should be noted that Hill himself only ever claimed a “probable” in shooting down the first Nazi plane.

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Registered voters in Washington Township and Westwood appeared to reject candidates advocating for “parental rights” and more parental control over school curricula such as sex education, and elected candidates expressing support for an “equitable public education for all students.” Newcomers Heather Perrin (1,476 votes) and Lozi Azzolina (1,315 votes) bested incumbents James Parrino III (929 votes) and Irene Fenarjian (905 votes) for two seats on the Westwood Regional Board of Education. Moreover, newcomer Jorge Pertuz (1,380 votes) won out over incumbent Stacey Price (1,009 votes) for an unexpired township one-year term. Nicole Martin (1,799 votes) beat Darren DeLuca (1,148 votes) for a three-year term to represent Westwood on the board. Azzolina, Perin, Pertuz and Martin have appeared together on a flier on Facebook, appealing to the Westwood–Township area to join them as they stand together for equi-

an LGBTQ+ student on the middle school lawn have previously split apart parents, educators, trustees, and school administrators. Of four towns represented in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District, only Woodcliff Lake had a contested race. Generally, PVRHS meetings are much less contentious or divisive than Westwood Regional sessions. In Woodcliff Lake, Stephanie Mong-Ping Huang (953 votes) beat Jennifer Levison (810 votes) for one seat representing Woodcliff Lake.

table public education for all students. Parrino, DeLuca, Fenarjian and Price were campaigning with a focus on “parental rights” and bucking the state education board on mandated curriculum updates. The four new board members TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON will join the K-12 regional school board in January 2024. The district, which serves nearly 3,000 students, had been embroiled in so-called culture wars debates, among parents, educators, students, and even outside actors. Over the last year, several board meetings have stirred up controversy over sex education content in new state health standards, over allegations that some elementary teachers had gone “rogue” and brought up “sensitive topics” such as same-sex parents. Also, divisive meetings over display of a Pride Flag and a Pride sign by

All told, the PVRHS District had four vacancies, two from Hillsdale, one from Montvale and one from Woodcliff Lake. In uncontested races, Hillsdale incumbents Kristen Martin and Gini Varghese were reelected, and incumbent Michael Weaver, representing Montvale, was reelected. Lately, in addition to political battles over LGBTQ flags and student privacy in expressing gender identity, taxpayers have zeroed in on local and regional school taxes, which generally comprise 60 per-

cent or more of a homeownerʼs property tax bill. Efforts to trim school costs and increase cost savings via shared services and resources have been on many Pascack Valley school boardsʼ radars in recent years. In a contested Emerson race, two newcomers, William Graulich V (1,009 votes) and Amanda Riccardi (868 votes) won seats on the school board, while Anthony Khiami (768 votes) placed third. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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At their Oct. 25 meeting, the Golden Seniors paraded their Halloween costumes at the Jack Woods Senior Center. The judges usually pick three winners for best costume, but this year there were so many creative designs that they declared the contest a draw. To make the occasion more festive, the members were treated to a buffet luncheon catered by The Fresh Grocer. Pictured Left to right: Dwayne Kuizema (as himself), Marie Purita (Roaring ‘20s Flapper), Joanne Toole (Queen), George Toole (King), Pat Puchalik (Copy Cat), Barbara Finnegan (Parking Lot Scuffle Casualty), Roy Mainelli (“Flash”), Angie Mahan (Minnie Mouse), Gloria Deradorian (Dalmatian Dog), Joe Gallo (Retired Navy Admiral), Genevieve Begos (AWOL Prisoner), Sue Rost (The Wizard), and Kei Ohtaka (Wicked Witch of the West). Photo via Jim Dugan.

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In his 2020 book “Aces Against Germany,” author Eric Hammel explains the following: “Captain Frank Hillʼs smoking FW-190 was initially treated by victory-hungry American reporters as the first full air-to-air kill scored by a U.S. Army Air Forces pilot over Europe in World War II, but the rules and conventions for awarding victories, at the time, borrowed from the British. Thus, since no one had actually seen the German fighter crash into

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the English Channel, Hill received credit for a ʻprobableʼ victory.” The first official full air-to-air victory credit, scored over Dieppe on Aug. 19, 1943 at 9 a.m., went to Second Lt. Samuel Junkin of the 309th Fighter Squadron. Junkin was severely wounded and shot down in the same action.

A heroʼs homecoming On Sunday, Nov. 14, 1943, thousands of people gathered in downtown Hillsdale for a “welcome home” celebration for Lt. Col. Hill. From every corner of the Pascack Valley people came to see the newly returned hero. A crowd lined Broadway just to catch a glimpse of Hill as he rode by in

the backset of a convertible during the parade held in his honor. Afterwards more than 1,000 people jammed into the Hillsdale school auditorium (what is now George G. White Middle School), where they heard patriotic music and congratulatory speeches from a list of local officials. However, it was the stories told by Hill himself that made the day unforgettable. With 166 missions and more than 240 combat hours in the sky to his credit, 24-year-old Hill told of battles over Dieppe, North Africa, Pantelleria, Sicily, and Italy. He told the crowd about how he shot down six planes alone, and one with another flyer. He thrilled

with stories of how he got his first Nazi over Dieppe, how he chased the Focke-Wolfe 190s and the Messerschmidts of the German Luftwaffe in and out of the clouds over North Africa, how his air group demolished 28 Italian planes over Pantelleria, and how they caused the Germans to evacuate Sicily. Hill received a tremendous ovation, as well as a signet ring from Mayor Frank E. Hafemann on behalf of the people of Hillsdale. After the speeches, the people swarmed the stage to meet Hill and get his autograph. Hill remained in the U.S. Army Air Corps, which was later succeeded by the Air Force as an independent military branch in 1947. During his career he served as the senior air instructor for the New York Air National Guard, director of operations at Air Defense Command in Colorado, and was commander of the 33rd Air Division in Virginia. He retired as a colonel in 1969, settled in Pompton Plains,

and ran a real estate brokerage. In 1992 he was inducted in the Aviation Hall of Fame. When he died at 92 in 2012, he was survived by wife Linda, as well as a daughter, two sons, eight grandchildren, and six greatgrandchildren. The flying ace, who was awarded with the Distinguished Flying Cross, Silver Star, and Air Medal with 19 Oak Leaf Clusters, Legion of Merit with two Oak Leaf Clusters, and five Air Force Commendation medals during his lifetime, received another award posthumously in the form of a Congressional Gold Medal in 2015. The southerly route across the Woodcliff Reservoir, Church Road, was dedicated as the Frank A. Hill Causeway on July 21, 2017. This original, more complete version of this story first appeared in RELICS, the quarterly newsletter of the Pascack Historical Society. Kristin Beuscher is president of Pascack Historical Society.

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ate from commercial locations. In addition, the county has a Business Resource Network, (BRN) created by the county executive and Board of Commissioners in response to the Covid19 pandemic, Cimiluca said. The network works to provide personalized guidance, and programs and services, to assist local busi-

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to assist digital marketing, as well as keep apprised of business grant opportunities. Cimiluca can be reached at (201) 336-7336 and jcimiluca@co.bergen.nj.us. Economic officials said two areas of growth were expected in Montvale: young families moving in (aged 24–54) and what their needs are; and the senior population has grown recently and other senior facilities are coming to town. Business leaders from some medical facilities, such as Sloan Kettering, said they would likely be expanding their local footprint due to an increased volume of customers coming from the region. Officials said post-Covid, residents prefer accessing medical services closer to home rather than traveling to New York City. Also, there is a need for customers to access medical procedures, such as MRIs and CAT scans at a local medical facility. A Valley Medical Group official suggested potential patients can contact the medical facilityʼs nurse navigators for scheduling procedures in areas such as radiology, or medical imaging. Ghassali said Montvaleʼs location, destination and geography “is primed to be a medical hub” noting the borough was planning for that after it lost the

Sony, Mercedes-Benz and A&P headquarters about five years ago. He said the town can rezone to “make it easier” for local businesses to do business, as well as “fast-track all the permits you need.” The mayor noted Montvale is home to natives of 55 countries and 27 languages are spoken in town. He said businesses in Montvale communicate with 110 countries globally on a weekly basis. He said a remaining 44-unit affordable rental complex is yet to be built on a third lot in the former Mercedes-Benz property opposite the Shoppes at DePiero Farm plaza, as part of the boroughʼs affordable housing settlement. Moreover, he said the borough hoped to “pause and reassess” before adding any more housing units, and was behind efforts to delay affordable housingʼs next round until 2028, rather than July 2025 when slated to begin. In September, Ghassali— who is Hillsdaleʼs business administrator—was instrumental in establishing and steering that municipalityʼs first quarterly business breakfast. Participants there agreed to form a local chamber of commerce.

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Joy to tragedy to celebration of life and love, Nov. 17

It was supposed to be their wedding day. Now itʼs a memorial for a special young man and “A Celebration of Life and Love of Devin and Lindsay.” When in the late morning of Sept. 16 at Saint John the Baptist Church in Hillsdale, in the presence of hundreds of relatives, teammates, classmates, teachers, coaches, colleagues and friends of the late Devin Wolfe, Lindsay Coleman — Devinʼs fiance — concluded her reading of a New Testament scripture passage about life with God and love being eternal, the congregation erupted in applause. This public display of affection, admiration, and love for two special young people, Devin and Lindsay, suddenly became one of those unforgettable moments in the lives of all present. Devin, 30, who grew up in River Vale, died in a car accident on Long Island on Saturday, Sept. 9, about two months prior to his and Lindsayʼs wedding, planned for this Friday, Nov. 17. (See “Outpour of grief, love for Devin Wolfe, 30,” Pascack Press, Oct, 9, 2023.)

3Devin Wolfe, 30, from River Vale, lived a life marked by love and connection. He and Lindsay were to be wed Nov. 17. Instead, his tragic passing has created space for a community gathering to celebrate this couple and Devin’s legacy.

According to Msgr. Peter Smutelovic, throughout these past weeks, the outpouring of affection, admiration and love for Devin and Lindsay, and this symbolic “applause” to their precious love and relationship have continued far beyond Northern New Jersey. Smutelovic says Lindsay; Devinʼs parents and his brother, Austin; Lindsayʼs parents; “and all of us should not be alone on Nov.

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Devin and Lindsay.ʼ” The event is Friday, Nov. 17 at 6.30 p.m. at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Hillsdale. All are welcome. “We are so very grateful to all who continue to reach out and daily share with us the love and admiration which they have for Devin and Lindsay,” dad Joe Wolfe told Pascack Press.

He said, “Many people often ask what Devin was like. I tell them to ask his teachers, teammates, friends, relatives, his mom and his brother. They will all say that he brought joy and a constant smile to everyoneʼs face. His teammates will tell you that he always had their back, whether it be on the football filed or on the basketball court.” Amanda Vessa writes, “It was clear for anyone who spent time with Devin and Lindsay as a couple to know that they were soulmates. Together, they brought laughter and light to any room they entered. I am eternally grateful to have witnessed such beautiful and pure love between two of my close friends.” — Staff report

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The 55th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship service, sponsored by the Upper Pascack Valley Clergy Council, is set for Sunday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Woodcliff Lake. Clergy and leaders from many different faith communities

throughout the Pascack Valley will lead the service. “We will listen to a joint choir made up of several congregations in our community as well as sing songs rooted in love, peace, and home. And the offerings from the service will be given to non-violent dialogue organizations working toward

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River Vale Board of Education. Through our efforts we have helped to provide a high quality education for the students as well as provide renovated and comfortable facilities for the children, staff and community to enjoy.” Moreover, a public referendum to appropriate $230,000 annually as part of the district tax levy for three new armed guards at local schools was defeated 1,184 to 1,024, or 54% to 46%. Months ago, a split board voted to go to referendum on the issue, which had been discussed over several years. Four candidates gave voters a choice for the two open seats on Woodcliff Lake Board of Education. Snagging the top two spots were Lysbeth Espinosa (844 votes) and Kristan Saks, (782 votes), followed by Allison Stein-Jackter (758 votes) and Elizabeth Sagat (554 votes).

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Senior Fellowship birthdays Nov. 15

The River Vale Senior Friendship Club hosts a June–December birthday celebration for members at their Nov. 15 meeting. Performing for this special meeting: Francine and Joel. Save the dates: • Trip to Hunterdon, Dec. 4; • Membersʼ Holiday Lun-

cheon Dec. 13 hosted by the River Vale Police Department; • Early New Yearʼs Eve Celebration on Dec. 30 (reservations and payment due by Nov. 17). “Looking forward to these yearend celebration with all our friends. For more information call Hilda at (201) 265-5257.

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Corcoran Infinity Properties coat drive

Corcoran Infinity Properties and its agents are pleased to once again participate in the Greater Bergen Realtors Community Service annual coat drive. Organizers tell Pascack Press readers, “We invite you to join us in this effort by donating gently used, clean, winter jackets and coats for men, women, children and infants. Your donated coat opens opportunities for someone who needs warm outerwear. Enable a student to focus on his or her studies in a cold classroom or help a job-seeker to continue a search during the winter. Help a senior go out for medication on a cold and dreary day.” They add, “ A spare coat or jacket hanging in the back of your closet can be life-changing for someone in need.” All donations must be in plastic bags without hangers and dropped off at a Corcoran Infinity office near you until Jan. 2, 2024. Drop-off locations are: 213 Rivervale Road, River Vale (201666-0777), 1018 Closter Dock Road, Alpine (201-768-6868), and 105 Union Ave., Cresskill (201-871-0800).

Volunteer for township Tree Decorating Committee

Van Saun County Park in Paramus transforms into Winter Wonderland beginning November 24, and River Valeʼs Department of Social & Cultural Affairs is seeking residents to join in decorating a tree in the town tree decorating contest. The town is looking for holiday decorating enthusiasts, those who have a lot of River Vale spirit, “or who might even know a thing or two about making outside

decorations and/or working with twinkle lights, etc.” Committee service consists of attending a few planning meetings prior to Nov. 27, perhaps some decoration prep at home on your own time (if you volunteer to do so), and going to the park Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 to decorate before

dusk.” The town says, “We are decorating a tree to represent the spirit of River Vale and try for a free Town Day for our community at the rink during open skate season in January and February. Email culturalaffairs2@rivervalenj.org by Sunday, Nov. 12.”

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Prototype coin would fetch a pretty penny with collectors

BY JON FELZ R.Z.M. FINE ARTS & ANTIQUES INC.

Dear Jon, I recently inherited this 1859 token from my uncleʼs estate. I have searched for information on it in coin books at the library and online. I found absolute-

ly nothing. My uncle received it from his father, who worked at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia for more than 30 years. He retired in the 1950s. We have several photographs of him on the job. In one large photo he is seated at a desk, and is stacking rows of coins. A local antiques dealer has expressed interest but says he doesnʼt know what it is. — Confused in Hillsdale

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Hi, Confused, Youʼve got not a token but rather a rare and important American silver “pattern” coin: an experimental piece of the type the United States Mint produces as prototypes. Unlike regular-issue coins, which are circulated through banks or sold by the U.S. Mint to collectors, pattern coins were never necessarily intended to leave the confines of the Mint. During the 19th century these coins often were seized by

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Felz: “Your coin is a proof type, not a business strike, or a coin minted and issued for everyday commerce. Proof coins are struck under greater pressure via a highly polished die. In most cases fewer proof coins are produced, so yours is rarer, and more desirable to advanced coin collectors.”

their designers and engravers and sold to friends or coin dealers. In several other cases, they were passed around to lawmakers and politicians but the coins never made it back to the mint. Eventually, Mint officials heightened guard on the release of pattern coins, which is why such

items dating after the 19th century are rarely found outside museums. Pattern coins are quite rare and collectible to advanced coin collectors. I collect U.S. pattern coins, which are few and far between. Your coin is an 1859 “French Head of Liberty” half dollar,

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struck in silver with a reeded edge. The reverse1 depicts the denomination as ⁄2 DOLLAR, instead of HALF DOLLAR. Its design is credited to chief John Longacre engraver (1794–1869), best known for designing the Indian Head cent. For a time, Longacre was known as the best engraver in America. Even better for you: On studying your excellent photographs, I am certain that your coin is a proof type, not a business strike, or a coin minted and issued for everyday commerce. Proof coins are struck under greater pressure via a highly polished die. In most cases fewer proof coins are produced, so yours is rarer, and more desirable to advanced coin collectors. A conservative value for this example in at least Proof 64 condition is $4,000. If you are considering selling this coin on the open market, please have it graded by an approved third party grading service. I will be happy to supply you with the firm I use every month. Thank you for sharing this story with our readers. R.Z.M. Fine Arts & Antiques Inc. is based at 132 Dexter Ave., Pearl River, N.Y. Call (845) 7351313 or visit rzmantiques.com.

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Woman’s Club meets Nov. 13 — Paper decorations!

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The holiday season is starting early for members of the Greater Pascack Valley Womanʼs Club. Suzi Gerace will instruct members on the technique of making paper holiday decorations at the clubʼs Nov. 13 meeting. Gerace is

the resident artist of Dream Makers Art Studio in Hillsdale. The meeting will be held in the Friendsʼ Room of Park Ridge Boro Hall, 55 Park Ave. at 7 pm. All are welcome. The Greater Pascack Valley

Womanʼs Club is a member club of the New Jersey State Federation of Womenʼs Clubs and the General Federation of Womenʼs Clubs. For more information call Carolyn Delafrange at (201) 8191000.

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Living rocked its free community canine costume contest at its Bark Park and Social Court on Oct. 28. Winner receivied a Thrive gift basket of dog treats. Light snacks and drafts were served. Thrive at Montvale is at 110 Summit Ave., Montvale. Call (201) 201-8815 or visit ThriveAtMontvale.com. Enjoy these photos, two of many sent in by Thrive at Montvale Senior Living!

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Tim Hayes headlines Comedy Corner at Township Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 8:30 p.m. Scan the QR code to buy your tickets. Itʼs A PRE-THANKSGIVING LAUGH-FEAST on Saturday, Nov. 18, 8:30 p.m. at COMEDY CORNER at TOWNSHIP THEATRE. TIM HAYES headlines. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW SHOW TIME. Tim is a familiar face at comedy clubs, casinos, and cruise ships around the world and is a retired chiropractor. Tim was featured on “Saturday Night Live” and locally at Bananas Comedy Club. Also an actor, Tim appears in the current theater release “DUMB MONEY.” SHARON SIMON, a favorite at comedy clubs across the country, has appeared on “Saturday Night Live” and was featured in the “Comedy Central Roast of Patrice OʼNeil.” Sharon has also been a featured host for the New York City Pride Parade. RYAN PATRICK is our HOST. He has performed at comedy clubs throughout the region, including Rhino Comedy Club in Suffern and Levity Live in Nyack. Ryan has also appeared at the national Helium Comedy Clubs. Tickets are $25 each, with NO DRINK REQUIREMENTS, NO FOOD REQUIREMENTS, and NO BRIDGE TOLLS TO NYC! Tick-

ets are now available via VENMO, accessible through the QR code on the picture of TIM HAYES or via (201)745-5837 on VENMO. Credit card purchases can be made through at BrownPaperTickets ComedyCorner111823.brownpapertickets.com. YOU DO NOT NEED A PAYPAL ACCOUNT TO USE THE PAYPAL CREDIT CARD PROCESSOR ON THIS SITE. SELECT PAYPAL, THEN ENTER YOUR CREDIT CARD INFO WHEN REQUIRED. SEND QUESTIONS ABOUT TICKET PURCHASES (INCLUDING GROUP SALES) TO JACK HOFFMAN AT (201) 745-5837 OR AT JACK@JIRWINPRODUCTIONS. COM. TOWNSHIP THEATRE is at 249 Pascack Road, Washington Township. A three-screen showplace, the theater offers the latest films in a local and convenient environment in Bergen County. J IRWIN PRODUCTIONS, the producer of this show, works with the top comedians in the country to present the best and funniest shows in theaters and restaurants, and as fundraisers, or for private events.

HILLSDALE

All aboard! Bring a toy to Domani

Domani Restaurant in Hillsdale is partnering with the Joseph F. Lamb Assembly, Knights of Columbus, to collect toys for the Marine Reserve Toys for Tots program, which in 2022 collected 24.4 million toys, books and games for 9.9 million children in need. The Joseph F. Lamb Assembly is comprised of 12 Knights of Columbus Councils in northern New Jersey. On Wednesday, Nov. 8 and Thursday, Nov. 9, individuals or families (parents and children only) bringing a new, unwrapped toy or game to Domani will get 15% off their bill (dine-in and take-out). Domani Restaurant is at 387 Washington Ave., Hillsdale. Call (201)-7228881 or fax (201) 722-9835.

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See the preview! AHA fashion show returns Dec. 3

Attention, fashionistas: Enjoy a preview of some of the latest luxe looks as the Academy of the Holy Angels Fashion Show returns to the catwalk Sunday, Dec. 3, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The AHA Parentsʼ Guild reserved The Venetian at 546 River Drive in Garfield for this timehonored event, which benefits scholarships and financial aid for the Academyʼs students. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception and tricky tray auction featuring gift baskets brimming with exciting items donated by local businesses and AHA parents. A festive luncheon and the spectacular show will follow. Eighty-five members of the AHA Class of 2024 will be model-

ing fabulous fashions from local, mostly women-owned small businesses. Ensembles will be provided by The Fig Leaf in Maywood, Marigold Boutique in Midland Park, Seven + Seven in Nutley, Threads in Westwood, Suite 201 in Ridgewood, Bella & Love in Ridgewood, KD Boutique in Midland Park, and UNTUCKit. Approximately 400 guests are expected to attend. For more information visit holyangels.org/giving/events. Founded by the School Sisters of Notre Dame in 1879, the Academy of the Holy Angels is the oldest private girlsʼ school in Bergen County. While AHA is steeped in Catholic tradition, this prestigious school serves young women from

many cultural and religious backgrounds. Alumnae study at some of the nationʼs best universities, earning high-ranking positions in medicine, government, law, education, public service, business, arts,

and athletics. AHAʼs leaders further the SSND mission to provide each student with the tools she needs to reach the fullness of her potential—spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physi-

cally, by offering a first-rate education in a nurturing environment where equal importance is placed on academic excellence, character development, moral integrity, and service.

The AHA Parents’ Guild has reserved The Venetian at 546 River Drive in Garfield for this time-honored event, the Academy of the Holy Angels Fashion Show.

CLOSTER

Joey’s Fund 9th Annual Classic Car Show delivers

Closter Mayor John Glidden presents The Mayor’s Trophy, one of many awards racing out in Closter Oct. 1. Lisa Ballendorf photos.

Got your motor running! Joey’s Fund’s 9th Annual Classic Car Show, held Oct. 1, raised big bucks for charity. Inset: The Monkeemobile, via Tony Rota of Log Cabin. Lisa Ballendorf photos.

insurance co-pays, prescription drug fees, lost wages, gas, tolls, parking, food and many other daily expenses and for cancer research. Tony DeCarlo founded the event in 2015 in honor of his son, Joey, who passed away in 1986 at the age of 2 1⁄ 2 after a long battle with leukemia. He told Northern Valley Press the 9th Annual Joeyʼs Fund Charity Car Show, held Oct. 1, benefitted from “very generous donors who committed their money to help those have been adversely affected by med-

ical debts, living costs, and more.” The show featured a wide variety of classic cars, a DJ, trophies, food trucks, many door prizes and giveaways, including jewelry, a flat-screen television, and a grill. Joeyʼs Fund, Inc. volunteer Arif Hussain told Northern Valley Press that trophies were awarded to best car, best truck and for every decade, from turn of the century to date. Special trophies were given in memory of loved ones and sig-

nificant supporters of Joey and Joeyʼs Fund who have now passed. The Laura Farago Trophy was given by her father, Paul Farago. Laura worked for Joeyʼs

Fund and was a big asset to past shows. The Janet DeCarlo Trophy was given by Samantha DeCarlo, Joeyʼs sister and Janetʼs granddaughter. The Fred DeCarlo Trophy was given by Darren DeCarlo, Joeyʼs Uncle and Fredʼs son. Joeyʼs Trophy was given by his brother Mike Flaccavento. The Mayorʼs Trophy was given by Closter Mayor John Glidden. Joe “The Horse” Russo Trophy was given by Niki and Lynn Russo, Joeyʼs cousin and aunt. The Officer McDonald Trophy was given by Tony DeCarlo. McDonald worked with Make-A-Wish to get Joey and his family to Walt Disney World before his passing. Donʼt want to wait for the 10th Annual Joeyʼs Fund Charity Classic Car Show? Donate today. Any amount will help. Visit JoeysCharityFund.org or send your check to Joeyʼs Fund, 436 Hillcrest Place, Palisades Park, NJ, 07650. For more information call Tony DeCarlo at (201) 481-5406.

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Joeyʼs Fund Inc. is proud to announce that its 9th Annual Joeyʼs Fund Charity Car Show raised and donated $12,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Care Center and $6,500 to Johns Hopkins All Childrenʼs Hospital. This year, Joeyʼs Fund also made donations to Make-A-Wish Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, American Red Cross and St. Jude Childrenʼs R e s e a r c h Hospital. Joeyʼs Fund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organizaTONY DECARLO tion dedicated to easing the challenges that parents face when caring for a child suffering from a life-threatening illness. Since the charityʼs founding in 2015, Joeyʼs Fund has raised approximately $120,000 in donations to help families pay uncovered medical costs, including

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Order Rotary’s fresh citrus fruit

The Park Ridge Rotary Club is happy to announce its 35h annual fruit sale, “fresh from the grove” sweet navel oranges and pink grape-

fruit. Organizers say, “With the success we had last year with the quality of fruit and access to on line

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ordering system supplied by the grower, online ordering is here to stay starting this year, making your ordering with us a easy and quick experience.” They add, “Fresh oranges and grapefruit in December make for a great holiday gift for family, friends, business, schools, churches or for any special someone or occasion, or just bring sunshine to a neighbor who could use a bit of cheer.” Order your fruit via http://freshfruitorder.org/ParkRidgeRotary. Click on place order and select your fruit options: seedless navel oranges or pink grapefruit; check either full

case $48 (approx. 42 lbs.) or half case $30 (approx. 21 lbs.) All online orders will receive an email notification of the date your order is available for pick-up.

Other ordering options Mail in your citrus fruit order with form available on the Park Ridge Rotary club website, https://portal.clubrunner.ca/2088 scroll down to Rotary Forms, select form labeled “2023Rotary35th annual fruit sale flyer,” and click on the flyer image to print the order form. Payment by check only: make payable to Park Ridge Rotary

Club. Mail to Park Ridge Rotary Club, P.O. Box 265, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 . For other options or questions call “Bernie” at (201) 391-4249 The cut-off date on orders is Friday, Nov. 24. Fruit arrives for pickup Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon at a new location: Montvale Landscaping, 53 Craig Road, Montvale All proceeds from Park Ridge Rotary 35th annual fruit sale will support Gift of Life, local high school scholarship program, alleviating food insecurities in community, and other service projects

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Pascack Valley High School Theatre is proud to present its fall play, “Peter/Wendy” by Jeremy Bloom, as their main stage fall production Nov. 16–18. The play, adapted from J.M. Barrieʼs classic “Peter and Wendy” and his story “The Little White Bird,” is a lyrical, atmospheric interpretation of the boy who canʼt grow up that strips the familiar story down to its emotional essence. Peter (sophomore James Campenot of River Vale) lures Wendy (sophomore Anna Stern of River Vale) away from her nursery to the magical world of Neverland, where she joins his adventures with Tinker Bell (freshman Abby Campbell of River Vale), Tiger Lily (sophomore

Liza Wieland of River Vale), and the menacing Captain Hook (senior Brianna Finch of River Vale). A low-tech, inventive adaptation that pays homage to the darker themes of the original, “Peter/Wendy” is recommended for ages 10 & up, and is sure to mesmerize audiences! Public performances are scheduled on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.,

and Saturday, Nov. 18 at 1 and 7 p.m. Playwright Jeremy Bloom will join for a talkback on Friday, Nov. 17 following the 7 p.m. performance. The talkback is open to all of that eveningʼs ticket holders. There is a free matinee performance for senior citizens on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. No reservations are required. Tickets are $15 for adults, $9 for students and are available at pvhstheatre.org, and at the door one hour prior to each performance. All seats are reserved. The school is at 200 Piermont Ave. To learn more about the award-winning Pascack Valley High School Theatre program, visit pvhstheatre.org.

CARDINAL DIRECTION

Westwood Football 2023 Strives To Be The Best

Biallo, sophomore defensive Back Steve Klein. Westwood has 58 underclassmen ready to move up through the feeder program — and the coach is involved with both programs. Itʼs a fun team to watch. Coach Guy tells us this year is a special group with a great culture of sportsmanship and winning, an awesome, enthusiastic school community, and positivity across the board. Editorʼs note: Mike Garofalo is an occasional contributor, bringing us his perspective on local sports. He can be reached at PascackPress@thePressGroup.net.

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BOBBY G U Y took over a Westwood team that won the league last year and won the sectional group BY MIKE title. Westwood GAROFALO lost the semifinal of the states last year in a heartbreaker and the desire this year is evident. Coach Guyʼs team has started the season with seven straight wins, most of them by pretty big scores. Coach Guy makes it clear his staff is a huge help in the success of the team: Amir Suadahl, Eddie Suri, Tom Omelia, Kris Izzo, Pete Lesler, Steve Baez, Ian Borgensen, Mike Bruno, and Chirs Gibbons round out the large and cohesive coaching staff. Coach Guy is a Fair Lawn and Pace University Graduate. He had two seasons as a Pace University graduate assistant. One season at Elmwood Park and two years as D. coordinator at Fair Lawn. He has been at Westwood for seven years. This is his first

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“Coach Guy’s team has started the season with seven straight wins, most of them by pretty big scores...” Cardinal team photo courtesy Bobby Guy. year as Westwood head coach. receivers Aiden Carrazana and Back Joe Klein and Steve Klein, Coach Guy makes it clear that all Tom Bussanich have constantly and linebackers Mike Carcich, senior defensive RJ Ussher, junior players on this team contribute. come up with big plays. Senior quarterback Robbie The defense is anchored by defensive Dario Mathurin, senior Carcich leads the way. Junior run- junior linebacker Luke Biello. linebackers Mike Carcich and Joe ning back Aidan Dugan, wide The key contributors: defensive Klein, junior linebacker Luke

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Chamber-led effort helps stock Tri-Boro Food Pantry

CrossCountry Mortgage Montvale Team and the Montvale Chamber of Commerce thank the many donors and volunteers powering this yearʼs food drive, stocking the Tri-Boro Food Pantry just in time for Thanksgiving. CrossCountry Mortgage Montvale Team, Scott Forman vice president, received an abundance of non-perishable items, and checks for the cause written to Montvale Chamber of Commerce at its office, 102 Chestnut Ridge Road, Oct. 16–20. Delivery to the Tri-Boro Food Pantrty, at Pascack Reformed Church in Park Ridge, was Oct. 26. CrossCountry Mortgage Montvale Team extends special

CrossCountry Mortgage Montvale Team extends special thanks to the effort’s donors and delivery crews: Montvale Chamber of Commerce and its chairman, Chris Roche; Memorial Sloan Kettering; Durkin Investment Group; Fortress Title Agency; and Joe Hliboki from Focal Point Coaching. thanks to the effortʼs donors and delivery crews: Montvale Chamber of Commerce and its chairman, Chris Roche; Memorial Sloan Kettering; Durkin Investment Group; Fortress Title Agency; and Joe Hliboki from Focal Point Coaching.

About the pantry Tri-Boro Food Pantry says it is known throughout the Pascack Valley as a place where hungry people are fed. “From soup to cereal, eggs to milk, diapers to dish soap, this food pantry is committed to helping people live.

But hunger isnʼt something that only happens in other places. Over 90% of the families who come to the Tri-Boro food pantry are from the Tri-Boro area.”

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DR. KAPLAN: National Alzheimer’s Disease Month offers November is N a t i o n a l A l z h e i m e r ʼs Disease Awareness Month. Unfortunately, from 1999 to 2019, the U.S. mortality rate from Alzheimerʼs DR. ERIC KAPLAN, disease (AD) in KAPLAN BRAIN the overall popula& BODY tion increased 88 percent. Moreover, since the Covid-19 pandemic, peopleʼs memory, brain fog, and focus are getting worse and worse due to Covid brain or long haulerʼs syndrome. Since it is such a big problem, scientists and researchers are always looking for causes and ways to prevent Alzheimerʼs disease and dementia from occurring. One study found that the risk of being diagnosed with dementia after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) was four to six times higher when compared with individuals with who did not sustain a TBI. The development of dementia, with impaired executive function, an increased risk of falling, and reduced cognitive function was significantly associated and observed more than 30 years after their TBI. What this means is that your past head injury can cause problems later in life, so it is best to take care of any dysfunction now, before it progresses. If you have had any type of head injury, whether it is from playing sports, a car accident, or a slip and fall, it is vital to get analyzed with a full neurological evaluation to figure out what areas of the brain or body, if any, are not functioning at optimal levels. If you take action and address these problems now, you can improve your brain function and prevent future neurological problems such as dementia, Alzheimerʼs disease, or Parkinsonʼs disease. Luckily, there are usually early clues or signs that the brain is not working properly and these signs will help you realize if it is time for a neurological check-up. Some examples of early signs include complaining of brain fog, trouble with focus, low energy, headaches, dizziness, visual distur-

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Westwood seniors meet Nov. 14

Westwood seniors meet Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the Westwood Community Center, 55 Jefferson Ave. Coffee, tea, and cake will be served. If you plan to attend the Dec. 12 luncheon at Domani Ristorante Italiano in Hillsdale please have your payment of $40 and table arrangements at the Nov. 14 meeting. (Entertainer is is Anthony Duke Claus.) “Do your best to attend this very important meeting,” says Mary Cerrati.

bances, poor memory, stomach problems, decreased motivation, depression, or anxiety. Although it is bad news that head injuries can cause these problems as well as future brain problems, the good news is that you can also alter environmental factors to help with current brain problems and prevent neurological disorders. One environmental factor that can have a positive effect on the brain is a healthy diet or having the proper nutritional program. There has been research in support of taking neuroprotective nutrients because it can alter gene expression and have a positive effect on health and prevention of neurodegenerative disorders. What this means is that by altering your diet, you can help prevent dysfunction of the brain and nervous system. The research has shown folate, B12, choline, zinc, selenium, and dietary polyphenols are capable of interacting with epigenetic mechanisms and ultimately gene expression. It is suggested that you get bloodwork to check for these nutritional deficiencies that may affect your brain and increase your chances of developing dementia or Alzheimerʼs disease later in life. Other promising research has shown that intermittent fasting can also help reduce the deposition of the Beta-Amyloid plaques, the most common cause of Alzheimerʼs disease. So if you have had a traumatic injury and are therefore more likely to develop Alzheimerʼs disease later in life, it might be helpful to look into intermittent fasting to help prevent the negative effects of a TBI. Intermittent fasting is when you only eat eight hours a day and you fast 16 hours a day. For example, you would only eat from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you eat from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and sleep from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.,

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All: Park Ridge 2023 Community Service Awards Misciagna and councilman John Ferguson presented 2023 Community Service Awards to Kristen Abraham, West Ridge Parent Teacher Organization; Jerry Alexander, Corporal Jedh C. Barker Memorial Post 153; Alyson Baratta, Tri-Boro Ambulance Corps; Heather Borgersen, Park Ridge Girl Scouts; Sandy Buchner, Tri-Boro Food Pantry; Geralyn Cargulia, Greater Pascack Valley Womanʼs Club; and Deacon Terry Ciulla, Pascack Reformed Church and immediate past president of Park Ridge Rotary Club. Other honorees included Trevor Dublin, PKRG-TV; Alison Gill, Park Ridge Municipal Pool; The Gold Family, (In Memory of Stuart Gold); Matthew Gray, Park Ridge High School; John Hansen, Park Ridge Fire Prevention; Jim Hespe, Shade Tree Committee; Shanai Jensen, Diversity and Inclu-

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sion Committee; Kaley Koo, East Brook PTO; Robert Metzdorf, Planning Board; Michael Mintz, Zoning Board of Adjustment; Danielle Schwartz, Park Ridge Athletic Association; Laurie Wharton, Recreation & Cultural Committee; and Brenda Yanni, Golden Age Social Club. Misciagna provided brief glimpses into each volunteerʼs public service. His unabridged comments can be heard starting near the 5-minute mark of the Oct. 24 meeting video and concluding 27 minutes later. Below are excerpts of comments offered about some of the recognized volunteers. Pascack Press congratulates all of the honored volunteers for their selfless public service. Misciagna said Jerry Alexanderʼs work with Cpl Jedh C. Barker Memorial Post 153 includes 13 years as an active member and “the duty of our in-house cook (who)

Sandy Buchner, honored volunteer with Tri-Boro Food Pantry.

regularly prepared meals most Saturdays for anyone who comes by the Post. Jerry is the ʻgo-to guyʼ when you need something done and you can be sure the job will be accomplished.” Of Park Ridge Girl Scoutsʼ leader Heather Borgersen, the mayor noted, “Heather embodies the meaning of a true Girl Scout and she comes from a longstanding Girl Scout Family.” The mayor said that Geralyn Cargulia, of Greater Pascack Valley Womanʼs Club, “takes the initiative to be resourceful and she knows what needs to be done without being told what to do.” He said Trevor Dublin, of PKRG-TV, has hosted or co-hosted the community television networkʼs most successful series, “Whatʼs Cookinʼ Park Ridge?” and “Well-Being,” its health and wellness program. Misciagna said that volunteer Matthew Gray of Park Ridge High School has “been a true champion of selflessness and dedication while volunteering his time as an assistant coach for the Park Ridge football, wrestling and lacrosse Trevor Dublin of PKRG-TV shows off his Community Service Award with Park Ridge Mayor Keith Miscagna and fans. teams.” He said that Shanai Jensen, of Wharton, Park Ridge Recreational the audience again applauded. the boroughʼs Diversity and Inclu- & Cultural Committee, was “an Misciagna continued, sion Committee, brings attention to extraordinary asset to our events, “Johnʼs unwavering love of his “the need for inclusion and diversi- especially the Annual Town Picnic hometown and Park Ridge Fire ty in Park Ridge and is always will- and Octoberfest.” Department is demonstrated by ing to be the voice for those in our He cited Brenda Yanni, Gold- holding every department rank community who have felt like they en Age Social Club, noting Brenda culminating in 1978 as Chief of are not seen and heard because of has fostered the goals of the club the Department. John is the Park their differences.” for over a decade, serving as presi- Ridgeʼs fire official, managing the Misciagna said Kaley Kooʼs dent, vice president, eulogist, and bureau continuously since 1985, term as East Brook Parent–Teacher always seeking new grant opportu- possibly the longest serving in Organization co-president “created nities that rank in the State of New a welcoming environment for all “She assists with the Clubʼs Jersey. John is just as active in fire families” and included a new play- social activities when needed and prevention as he is within the Fire ground for older children, and free coordinates activities. She continu- Department,” said the mayor. piano lessons for East Brook stu- ally advocates for new Club memAfter recognizing the volundents offered by Kaley during bers,” said the mayor. teers, Misciagna had a final comlunchtime. He recognized John Hansen, a ment: “So now can you see why Volunteer Danielle Schwartz, 62-year volunteer with the local this is my favorite night, itʼs all of Park Ridge Athletic Association, Fire Department. “I think weʼre good...we get tied down in talking “has coached different sports and just going to call this ʻthe year of about sometimes nonsense but been a long-serving member on the John Hansenʼ, I think sir, come on when the rubber hits the road PRAA board.” The mayor said she up,” said the mayor as scores of these are the people that make the deserves recognition for her years friends and families of volunteers town wonderful, so letʼs take a of volunteerism “and willingness applauded. picture, and put it in the newspato go over and above.” “We canʼt say enough about per, let everybody be jealous.” The mayor noted Laurie John Hansen,” said Misciagna, as

The ladies in red are with the Greater Pascack Valley Woman's Club, around Geralyn Cargulia, Park Ridge 2023 Community Service Award recipient.

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Cheers for Third Annual Oktoberfest To the editor: P R Recreation T Committee and the Park Ridge Elks had their joint Third HE

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Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge 2234 Marc Morelli, Park Ridge Mayor Keith Park Ridge Recreation Committee members Rob Nicholich, Doug Salvi, Misciagna, and former Exalted Ruler of the Elks Ken Reynolds. Laurie Wharton, and Mike Raia.

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In its second year, the Brookside Bazaar saw a strong and steady turnout at the Westwood Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 4. The Brookside Elementary School community craft fair was well attended and enjoyed by families and members of the broader Bergen County area. One of the organizers, school parent Nicole Tronolone Sandt, told Pascack Press the bazaar was the place to be for artists, crafters, retailers, vendors, creatives and entrepreneurs of all ages to showcase their work and participate in a venue that aims to support local small businesses and celebrate fall. The inaugural bazaar ran Nov. 5, 2022.

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to new discoveries–were curated to showcase their distinct wares. Shopping included handcrafted signs and journals, personalized accessories and gifts, children and baby apparel, batchbaked sweet treats, jewelry, Cardinal spirit items, artisanal soaps, body scrubs and self-care items, embroidery and crochet work, and much more. Brookside Elementary School students sold handmade items from bracelets and jewelry to carefully crafted mini clay garden items and positive pocket hugs, hand-painted ornaments, mini candles with signature scents and an ever-favorite: slime. In addition to shopping small, the free-to-enter event hosted fun activities including a childrenʼs mural-in- the-making led by event sponsor Yellow Door Art Studio, henna designs from Henna by Nevs, temporary tattoos by Lighthouse Tattoo Parlor, craft bear building by Bear Magic, unique caricature drawings, and a 50/50 raffle. Patrons skipped its daily line

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Section 1, Group 1 Tournament Semifinal action Nov. 3, (1) Park Ridge H.S. Owls Varsity Football team lost to the (4) Mountain Lakes H.S. Herd Varsity Football team, 21-14. Mountain Lakes is the defending North Jersey Section 1, Group 1 Champion. They will now play (3) Hawthorne H.S. Bears for the championship. Hawthorne beat (2) Hasbrouck Heights H.S. Aviators, 34-9. Senior RB Luke Macfie scored the Owlsʼ 1st TD on a 1yard run in the second quarter to tie the game at 7-7. He ran for a total of 43 yards and the TD. Senior QB Cole Hughes, on

Owls RB #34 Luke Macfie cuts back to the inside vs. Mountain Lakes on Nov. 3. Paul Sullivan. Park Ridge High School Owls RB #34 Luke Macfie tumbles over the Mountain Lakes High School Herd defender to score the Owls' first touchdown, Park Ridge, Nov. 3. Paul Sullivan

4th and 1 with 4 minutes left in the third quarter, on a keeper, ran 62-yards down the sideline to tie the game, 14-14. He had 87 yards passing and ran for 102 yards with the TD. Senior DL Deron McLaughlin had eight tackles. At the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 2 Tournament Semifinal, (1) Westwood Regional H.S. Cardinals defeated (4) Newton H.S. Braves, 42-8. They are now 10-0.

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David “Chico” Esparza, Senior Fiduciary Advisory Specialist with Wells Fargo Private Bank, remembers meeting two clients, a ERIC KOHLMEIER 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? “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.

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 communication 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 consider seeking the guidance of a tax consultant regarding tax implications related to trust distribution.”

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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. 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 less-expensive car meet your transportation goals and preserve trust assets for the long term?ʼ” he says. “It is important 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 well-being 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 & Company. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. offers various advisory and fiduciary products 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 onetime 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. 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.

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The Woodington Players of Westwood Regional High School present “Clue On Stage.” The production, based on the popular film and the Hasbro board game, was reimagined for the theater by playwright Sandy Rustin. The Woodington Playersʼ staged production of “Clue On Stage” is a humorous and classic murder mystery. Audiences will recognize popular board game characters such as Professor Plum, Mrs. Peacock, Miss Scarlett, Colonel Mustard, Mr. Green, and more. Drama teacher and Woodington Players advisor Lauren Florek

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Mayor Keith Misciagna reached out to residents on Oct. 20 with an update on senior living and train station improvement funds. He said:

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A new van for use by seniors and disabled individuals is expected to be delivered for joint use by Hillsdale and Woodcliff Lake in December as part of a NJ Transit grant. Mayor John Ruocco said the grant brings “minimal expense to the borough,” pursuant to Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Act. “We applied to NJ Transit for such a van back in 2015, but

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overseas supply issues would further extend that delivery date.” “Since then,” the mayor said, “both Hillsdale and Woodcliff Lake officials have been in regular contact with the NJT to stay abreast of the situation. The final agreement is under legal review by Woodcliff Lake and is expected to be approved later this month. Our Hillsdale Council may need to enter into a shared service agreement with Woodcliff Lake in December.” Ruocco said “The new van, which will do shared duty with Woodcliff Lake pursuant to a schedule that will be worked out between both boroughs, is a Ford 2024 Ford Champion Challenger with 16 ambulatory and 2 wheelchair seats. The vehicle has a retail value of $128,000.”

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners announce that starting in November, Van Saun County Park in Paramus will once again be Northern New Jerseyʼs premier destination for winter family fun with two distinct, unique holiday attractions. Starting on Friday, Nov. 24 at 4 p.m., Bergen Countyʼs Winter Wonderland presented by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, is set to make its triumphant return to Van Saun County Park with open air ice skating, ice bumper cars, a heated hospitality tent, games, activities, food trucks, an indoor/outdoor beer and wine garden, live holiday music, and rides on the iconic carousel. From the giant 30-foot centerpiece Christmas Tree to the festive decorations throughout, families will have the chance to be transported to a winter paradise this holiday season right here in Bergen County. But even before you and your family can hit the ice, the Bergen County Zoo will once again host Let it GLOW! A Holiday Lantern Spectacular which opens on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 4 p.m.

The experience, sponsored by the Friends of the Bergen County Zoo in partnership with Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., will feature traditional Chinese lanterns with a modern twist, including dozens of hand-painted, larger-than-life structures that celebrate culture, animals, and the warmth of the holidays. With more than 30 scenes, each hand-made, artistic wonder is more breathtaking than the last. The event also has train rides and fire pits, and there will be sʼmores kits available in the Zoo Gift Shop. Bergen Countyʼs Winter Wonderland Hours of Operation and Upcoming Events Nov. 24–Jan. 1, 2024. Hours of operation are Fridays, 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sundays, 11 a.m. 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, the ice rink is open for skating from 3 to 9 p.m. Winter Wonderland will have adjusted hours on Christmas Eve and New Yearʼs Eve and operate 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. From Dec. 26–Jan. 1, 2024, Winter Wonderland will operate 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Winter Wonderland is closed on Christmas. For much more information,

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Upcoming events • Friday, Nov. 24, 4 p.m. Winter Wonderland officially opens; • Saturday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m. Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting; • Saturday, Dec. 9, 6 p.m. Winter Wonderland Menorah Lighting; and • Wednesday, Dec. 27, 6 p.m. Winter Wonderland Kinara Lighting.

Let it GLOW! A Holiday Lantern Spectacular Hours of Operation and Ticket information Nov. 9–Jan. 14, 2024, Thursdays and Sundays: 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays: 4 to 9 p.m. Closed on Christmas, Dec. 25. Open daily from Dec. 26–Jan. 1. Adults: $18, children: $9. Tickets are available for purchase through Eventbrite or at the door during the event (subject to availability). For more information, visit friendsofbergencountyzoo.org. Let It Glow is available for corporate events Monday through Wednesday. Sponsorship opportu-

nities are also available. To inquire about a private, one-of-a-kind event, or if your business is interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Marianne Vella at MVella@co.bergen.nj.us. Bergen Countyʼs Winter Wonderland in partnership with the New Jersey Devils is also proud to host Learn to Play Hockey this season! Learn to Play is designed to teach your child the fundamentals of ice hockey. On-ice sessions are run by USA Hockey-certified coaches as well as New Jersey Devils Alumni and are structured to be both instructional and fun. Registration includes a full set of CCM hockey equipment. For more info visit bergencountywinterwonderland.co

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Incumbent Republican council members Douglas Arendacs (1,668 votes) and Theresa Cudequest (1,653 votes) also beat back Democratic challengers Alison Barnes (875 votes) and Daniel Galeon (825 votes).

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Woodcliff Lake In Woodcliff Lake, two-term Republican mayor Carlos Rendo overwhelmed Democratic challenger Nancy Gross 1,223 votes to 968 votes, or 56 % to 44 percent. A filing “snafu,” in Rendoʼs term, prevented his name from appearing on the primary ballot Republican party line; however, he and his running mates were able to secure a spot on the General Election ballot after receiving well over 25 legally required write-in votes in the primary. Rendoʼs running mates, Joshua Stern (1,162 votes) and Julie Brodsky (1,173 votes), also handily won two open council seats, surpassing incumbent Richard Schnoll (949 votes) and Jared Shapiro (1,026 votes). Previously, the council was all Democratic; now in 2024 it will be split with four Democrats and two Republicans. Park Ridge In Park Ridge, two-term Democratic mayor Keith Misciagna (1,668 votes) bested Republican challenger Liza Falato-Lau (1,306 votes). Moreover, Misciagnaʼs run-

ning mates, former councilmen Robert Metzdorf (1.531 votes) and Michael Mintz (1,479 votes) also outpolled the two incumbent Republican councilmen, William Fenwick (1,470 votes) and John Cozzi (1,427 votes) for two open three-year council seats. If the vote holds, the council split would be 4-2 with Democrats in the majority.

Township of Washington In Township of Washington, a six-way race for three seats between three Republicans (including two incumbents and a newcomer) versus three Independent challengers, including former Republican council vice president Steven Cascio, appears to have resulted in a sweep for the three Independents. Independent Michael DeSena grabbed the largest vote total, 1,427 votes, followed by incumbent Steven Cascio (1,412 votes) and Michael Ullman (1,264 votes). In fourth place, just 15 ballots off third place, was council president Republican Desserie Morgan (1,249 votes). Closely following her were Republicans George Toole (1,215 votes) and Stacey DeMarco-Feeney (1,163 votes). [Editorʼs note: Morgan enthusiastically put her name to a proposed resolution commending the Westwood Regional School Board for making polices in line with the “parentsʼ rights” majority on that board, who lost seats in the election; the matter was to appear after our deadline, on the Nov. 8 council agenda, and strikes critics as an improper focus for the council.]

Emerson In Emerson, the two Republican council incumbents, Michael Timmerman (1,178 votes) and Ashley Rice (1,144 votes), retained the two open council seats. They bested challengers Julia Guttilla (933 votes) and Jose Organ (903 votes). In Westwood, Republican Mayor Raymond Arroyo (2,216 votes) ran uncontested for mayor. In a race for two open council seats, Republican Lauren Letizia (1,687 votes) and incumbent Democrat Erin Collins (1,750 votes) secured the seats, beating back Republican Louise Cue (1,485 votes) and Democrat Lesley Whyard (1,565votes).

Public Questions: ʻNoʼ in Park Ridge, River Vale Park Ridge voters turned thumbs down on a non-binding referendum question asking them to bond for $15.5 million to dredge and restore Mill Pond (Electric Lake) to improve water holding capacity and water quality. The vote was 1,582 opposed (59%) to 1,089 in favor (41%). Over prior years, local officials, including the mayor, have repeatedly called for the pondʼs dredging, and a $1.5 million capital improvement grant was likely to be used to help fund the effort. The mayor recently cited a historical 1945 article that reported the damʼs collapse, though no officials said the current dam had structural concerns. Misciagna said about 16 feet of sediment has accumulated in the pond and needs to be dredged. He said recently even if the public question was turned down, offi-

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CARN, Lena (née Mattioli), 82, of Hillsdale passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. Lena is survived by her beloved daughter Arlene Nelson and her husband Gerard Nelson; her grandchildren Christina Nelson, Diana Doolittle, Michael Nelson, and Daniel Nelson; her sisters Yolanda Gabriel and Diana Laspisa as well numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is predeceased by many loving family members including her husband Robert and daughter Laura. Born in Washington Heights, New York City in 1941 as the baby of six. She married in 1960 and raised her two daughters in Saddle Brook and Hillsdale. She spent her life volunteering from president of the PTA to being the cultural arts director in Saddle Brook. Lena loved hosting friends and family constantly, and always enjoyed cooking for everyone. She was always feeding someone. There was a deep love for all of her friends and family and she will be deeply missed by all of us. The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood on Friday, Nov. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 4 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. A Mass celebrating Lenaʼs life and faith will be held at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church at 11 a.m. with interment to follow at Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah. Memorial contributions can be made in Lenaʼs name to St Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital.

Kenneth M. O’BRIEN

Georganne LaMARCA

Georganne LaMarca, 87, of River Vale passed away on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. Georganne is survived by her children John LaMarca, Mary and husband Neil Gregory, Virginia and husband David LoBello and George and wife Lisa LaMarca. Grandchildren, Jesse and wife Jamie Donaldson, Aurora and Gianna LoBello, Ryan and Christopher Gregory, Dahne Menzel and Kristi Margadonna. Great-grandchildren Nicolette Paige and Beau Wilder and many precious nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, John LaMarca, sister Faith Pitlak and parents Virginia and George Phillips. Georganne and John were married for 56 years, she loved her family, and diligently kept up with and reported all their business with passion. She enjoyed company and conversation and was fond of athletic competition, especially basketball. She played basketball at Holy Angels in West New York where she averaged 20 points/game in a sport that was new to women at the time. Georganne attended St. Elizabethʼs college where she earned a bachelors degree and continued to play her sport. She was an active parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Church ever since she moved to River Vale in 1964. Before dedicating herself to raising a family and serving the community, Georganne taught elementary education in Pompton Plains. Long after her children grew up, Georganne happily took on the role of caregiver to her grandchildren. She spent summers at her much-loved lake house in Vermont where she began visiting in the 1940s with her parents and sister and continued to do so throughout her life with her own children and grandchildren. The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd, Westwood on Friday, Nov. 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass celebrating her life and faith will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 9 a.m., Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church in Park Ridge

Kenneth M. OʼBrien of Park Ridge died Oct. 27, 2023 in Saddle River. Beloved husband of Kimberly OʼBrien, loving father of Shannon and Liam, cherished son of Elaine and Hank OʼBrien, caring brother of Judy and her husband John Sorrentino, devoted uncle to Tyler and Aydan, dear cousin to many. Kenneth was a graduate of Park Ridge High School and Villanova University. Friends and relatives are invited to pay their final respects at Robert Spearing Funeral Home 155 Kinderkamack Road Park Ridge. Visitation will be held on Friday Nov. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June A funeral Mass will be celeCELAURO brated on Saturday Nov. 4 at 1 The world became a brighter p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church, 2 Fre- place on July 6, 1941, the day that

June and Joan Marsala, “the Marsala twins,” were born. June passed Oct. 26, 2023, with her family by her side. June was predeceased by her sister Joan Morse and her husband Louis. She is survived by her children Scott, Robin and Debi Bianco, Mary Henry, her sister Pam Joy Niemira, 13 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. In Juneʼs memory, we are holding a celebration Saturday Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood. We invite anyone who knew her to attend.

Dorothy L. HEGNER

Dorothy Loraine “Dot” Hegner (Krokus) was born on March 6, 1938, to Helen and Joseph Krokus in Teaneck. She was the eighth of nine children (Tom, Paul, James, Joseph Jr., Veronica, Don, Helen, Dot and Robert (all are deceased). As a child she lived in Little Ferry and later during her high school years moved to River Vale. Dot attended Hackensack High School, where she played varsity softball and basketball. Dot graduated in 1956 and worked at a bakery upon graduation. Dot got married on Oct. 25, 1959, to John Hegner, where they lived in Lodi. John and Dot bought their home in Washington Township in 1960 and had four children: Gary, Lori, Craig and Dawn. She managed the household, while he managed the family landscaping business and nursery from that location. She also worked PT for more than 20 years at a lingerie shop and sold Avon products for more than 25 years. She had several hobbies and

interests, including collecting seashells and creating shell art, as well as growing African violets. She loved playing the piano and could play by ear and was a huge Elvis Presley fan. Dot enjoyed spending her free time at the Jersey Shore, where she loved going to the beach and boardwalk. She also enjoyed spending time with her siblings whenever possible. Dot lived in Washington Township for more than 60 years. She lived all but one year of her life in New Jersey and wouldnʼt think of any other place sheʼd rather live. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Good Council Roman Catholic Church in Washington Township for over 50 years. As the years grew long and her ability to live independently diminished, Dot moved to Evans, Ga. in 2022 to be nearer her daughter Dawn. She left her Earthly home on Oct. 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband John in 2002. She is survived by her four children (Gary Hegner and wife Paula, Lori Woods (Hegner) and husband Rick, Craig Hegner and wife Sheryl, and Dawn Orzenski (Hegner) and husband Gene); her eight grandchildren (Kevin Woods (Val), Garrett Hegner (Ashley), Kyle Hegner, Kristin Battista (Woods) (Nick), Steven Hegner, Courtney Hegner, Alyssa Orzenski and Olivia Orzenski); and her six great-grandchildren (Georgianna, Luke, Gavin and Ella Rae Woods, Ava Hegner and Nicholas Battista). The family will receive their friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral service on Monday, Oct. 3 at 10:30 a.m. Interment at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at Becker-FuneralHome.com for the Hegner family.

Anna M. PRUNK

Anna M. Prunk, 83, of Park Ridge passed away peacefully on Oct. 27, 2023 surrounded by her family. Anna was born on April 25, 1940 in Hackensack to the late Anthony and Josephine Durante. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Emil Prunk; her beloved children Steven and his wife Alice of Unionville, Conn., Michael E. of Park Ridge, and Robert and his wife Eva of Mahwah, as well as her grandchildren Matthew and his fiancee Kathryn, Andrew, Michael J., Kerry, and Lauren. She was an adored aunt, cousin and friend of many who were dear to her heart. Until her retirement, Anna worked for many years as a cook at Casa del Sole in Woodcliff Lake with her sons and best friend, Gloria. Later she was a caregiver for her granddaughters for 14 years. Annaʼs favorite pastime was caring for her family. She was a devoted wife, a cherished mother, and a doting grandmother. She enjoyed sharing her love of cooking and her holiday traditions with her family, who always walked away from her table having indulged in a delicious meal and with warm memories. She also enjoyed watching and cheering on her grandchildren in their sports, music, academic and scouting events. Her loving foundation and pure joy for family will be carried on by her loved ones. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Becker Funeral Home in Westwood. A Mass celebrating Annaʼs life and faith will be held at Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church in Park Ridge on Friday, Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. with interment at Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah. Donations in Annaʼs memory can be made to Christian Healthcare Center at christianhealthnj.org/foundation/d onate-online.

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