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VOLUME 27 ISSUE 37

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

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‘A TOWN COMMUNITY Holiday CENTER IDEA WITH HEART’ Shopping 2023 pantry turkey drive helps set holiday tables LIVES ON FOR 2024

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Mayor Misciagna bullish on project suspended over cost increases

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BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

FIRE FOLKS WISH US A SAFE HOLIDAY Get the facts on dry leaves, string lights, candles, extension cords

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Fire Chief James Voorhis reports that the Westwood Fire Department was called 29 times for emergency assistance in October. Fortunately none of the calls turned out to be for a serious fire. Voorhis said the 29 emergency calls, four training drills and one maintenance sessions held in October required approximately 470 hours of volunteer time.

By the numbers • Voorhis told Pascack Press that the department was called out of town five times in October, to assist the Emerson Fire Department three times and the River Vale Fire Department twice. (Local fire crews received assistance from the Emerson Fire Department one time.) • Automatic fire alarms were received 11 times in October. Although no fires existed at any of these incidents, a full fire department response is required. Firefighters check the entire building to determine if an actual fire exists.

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Helping Hand Food Pantry Turkey Drive 2023 fielded hundreds of donated frozen turkeys and a generous haul of side dishes and other food donations. A major donor: Inserra ShopRite of Hillsdale, below, which handed over 80 turkeys for the cause.

BY JOHN SNYDER OF PASCACK PRESS

ELPING HAND Food Pantry Turkey Drive 2023 gratefully accepted hundreds of donated frozen turkeys and hams and a treasury of side dishes and other food donations. One major supporter: Inserra ShopRite of Hillsdale, whose team handed over 80 turkeys for the cause. The drive, Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hillsdale

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Mayor Keith Misciagna, flush with a re-election win on Nov. 7, told Pascack Press that he hoped to revitalize efforts to build a community center after increasing costs had forced the council to cancel the project. The issue was raised at an October council meeting, only weeks before Election Day. Misciagna told us on Nov. 20, “I believe we can reopen the discussion now with the new council so Iʼm hopeful we can come up with a plan going forward.” The mayor said the projectʼs cost went up significantly during and after the Covid pandemic. “Previously we thought we could get it done for $3 million to $4 million. The newest numbers ranged from over $5 million to over $8 million. I sensed that there may be support for it now. I have always been committed to building a Rec center but other projects took priority. Now itʼs my hope we can revisit and restart the project,” Misciagna said. $750,000 from The James developer Most of approximately $750,000 received from the devel-

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Alyssa Finch of River Vale is selected for the 2024 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. PAGE 26

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR John Ruocco thanks his team’s voters To the editor: the County Clerkʼs office has finally G issued, 10 days after Election IVEN

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Day, complete but still-to-be certified election results, I would like to thank the residents of Hillsdale for choosing me and my running mate, Clemente Osso, to serve as members of the Borough Council. Both of us are fiscally conservative with many years of professional management and

business experience that is needed on the governing body. After announcing in February that I would no longer run for a third term as mayor, I urged residents to vote for candidates who demonstrated consistent personal integrity, a sense of fairness and transparency in governing, and a commitment to develop Hillsdale in a measured and fiscally prudent manner. I now pledge to continue in my new role those efforts to keep a lid on taxes by controlling spending, seeking new forms of revenue, and supporting the sharing or consolidation of services if it advances the overall interests of the residents. I will also continue to advocate for as much transparency in decision-making by the council as the law allows, being honest with

residents over the true economic cost of ordinances and resolutions up for decision by the governing body. I will continue to urge the council to follow sound professional planning and governance norms so that large scale capital projects are fully vetted and understood by the public before adoption. Finally, I will not be shy about engaging in robust debate, which is inherently beneficial to the Democratic process. Mayor John Ruocco Hillsdale Councilman-elect

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ERGEN COUNTYʼS new digital voting machines have some glitches that need to be fixed before the November 2024 General Presidential Election. Also noting the problems on Election Day with long lines, untrained poll workers, delayed results reporting, and a need for public education of the new voting machines, County Executive James Tedesco and County Commissioners chair Thomas Sullivan wrote to top county elections officials to demand improvements in time for the November 2024 Presidential Election. Tedesco and Sullivan wrote, of the Nov. 7 midterm election, “Unfortunately, the presence of malfunctioning machines, insufficiently trained poll workers, and the long lines many voters experienced during an off-year state election with relatively low turnout are concerning, especially ahead of the upcoming 2024 presidential election.” (See related article in this issue.) Hereʼs one reporterʼs experience while casting my vote on Nov. 7. Bottom line: I was surprised at how many problems occurred in such a short time. From county officials requesting anonymity, I later heard that many elderly, and senior voters, needed much more assistance—sometimes taking five minutes or longer per person—to register via Ipads, have a plastic activation card electronically coded with their voter information, and to place that activation card into a slot on the right side of the electronic voting screen, and after casting their vote, to review and print out and remove the print-

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ed ballot. Then voters were asked to take the printed ballot, place it in a privacy folder, and proceed to the nearest ballot scanner to scan and record their vote. Well, it all sounds easy, as outlined in the Sample Ballot four-step process sent to every registered voter in Bergen County, but my experience tells another story. At about 12:45 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 7, I showed up at my regular polling place in Midland Park, near Nativity Church, to cast my vote for the 39th District State Senate and Assembly representatives, plus county, local council and school board races. As the 2023 election was an off-year election, I surmised that turnout would be low, and at that point in the day, it was only me and one other elderly gentleman inside the polling site. Nice, I thought, this will be a breeze—in and out. Also, I voted early in the June Primary Election, casting my vote on the new Dominion digital voting machines at the Woodcliff Lake Tice Senior Center. So I pretty much knew what I was doing. Or so I thought. Upon entering, it appeared a couple poll workers were busy attending to something, Iʼm not

sure what, and I stood for a minute or more behind the lone voter ahead of me as a poll worker was trying to assist him. I was told that the poll worker was trying to encode information on an activation card attached to an iPad where he had registered the voter and checked the individualʼs voter registration status. It finally produced a working activation card after a half-dozen tries on the iPad. Another poll worker came to assist me after a couple minutes and I presented my General Election Official Sample Ballot, and was feeling all proud for having remembered to bring it. One flap of the sample ballot reads: “Helpful tip: Bring this Sample Ballot to the polls for faster check-in.” The poll worker saw my ballot and told me, “This will make things a lot easier,” but it didnʼt. He attempted to scan my barcode on the Sample Ballot into the iPad and had no luck, despite more than a half-dozen attempts. So much for that “Helpful Tip.” Finally he asked my name, and put the information into the iPad. After again several failed attempts to get the iPad to encode my voter activation card, finally it did. Registration easily took five minutes or more if you count the time I stood in the polling place before being assisted. Generally, the poll workers were helpful and friendly, although technology glitches— including the iPadʼs repeated fail-

ure to encode the voter activation cards and the barcode readerʼs failure to read my Sample Ballot barcode—marred what could have been an efficient voting experience. On the official Sample Ballots sent to all registered voters countywide, Bergen County spells out the four “new voting instructions for voting machines.” These include: 1) “activate ballot” which involves registering and getting an activation card; 2) “Mark Your Ballot” by tapping candidate selections on the screen, or selecting Write-In box; 3) “Review & Print” which shows your choices marked by filled in ovals by the candidates and prints your filled-out ballot; and 4) “Cast Vote” which shows that you must insert your printed ballot into the scanner to be counted. Under the Review & Print note, the Sample Ballot adds, “Wait until your ballot has completely printed on both sides before taking it from the printer. Place your ballot in the privacy folder provided and proceed to the ballot scanner.” Bolding and underlining is used in the sample ballot. I wanted to grab the ballot paper as it first came out, but the paper must come out and go back in again to print the second side, a fact not really explained but (I guess) implied by the bolded directions. Iʼm sure a few rushed individuals, or uninformed voters, or antsy individuals, grabbed the

paper before it finished printing. I hope they advised the poll workers of their malfeasance, and made sure that their votes counted by getting another ballot printed on both sides. Meanwhile, I forgot to ask my poll workers for and I never received a privacy folder to shield my printed voter ballot from the prying eyes of my nosy neighbor who was also voting that day. I kind of turned it over so the voted side would not show, and wondered about that. Only upon reviewing the instructions did I learn that I was supposed to have been handed a privacy folder, obviously to shield my ballot choices. I donʼt recall my neighbor receiving one either. I donʼt recall all of this Election Day trivia to be critical, as my total voting experience only took seven or eight minutes. Not bad but we were the only two voters at the polling station. What happens when you get 10, or 20, or 30 voters all at once—and the technology craps out? Or even worse, you have dozens, or scores of voters unfamiliar with a digital voting machine, or how to cast a digital vote, and they keep messing it up? When my wife went about 5 p.m to vote, she experienced long lines, and it took her almost 20 minutes to cast her vote. My wife said another voter left disgusted, after seeing a long CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

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LOS ANGELES, 1942: Actors Humphrey Bogart, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains and Ingrid Bergman pose for a publicity still for the Warner Bros film “Casablanca” in 1942 in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Donaldson Collection/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images).

Nostalgic for Nostalgia Night Pascack Theater went all in on ‘Casablanca’

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WESTWOOD HE PASCACK VALLEY went back in time in November 1981—and they didnʼt even need a DeLorean to do it. Sneakers were swapped for saddle shoes and acid-washed jeans jackets gave way to cardigans when the Pascack Theatre held its Nostalgia Night. The evening was a gala benefit for Pascack Valley Hospital and a grand reopening for the theater, which had just completed a major renovation. Guests were invited to dress up like it was the 1940s—for a special screening of the Humphrey Bogart–Ingrid Bergman classic “Casablanca.” With ticket prices set at $4 for adults and $2 for children, the evening offered a program of vintage entertainment preceding the main feature. There were old cartoons like Looney Tunes and Betty Boop, Movietone newsreels, and a follow-the-bouncing-ball sing-along.

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The movie house itself was built in 1928, a state-of-the-art facility with a single screen and room for 1,200 guests. It was the era of silent films, when music from a pipe organ added ambiance and stirred suspense during key moments in the storyline. The typical bill in those days included a cartoon and newsreel followed by two feature films (these were shorter than ours today). There was also a stage for live performances. The schedule regularly included vaudeville acts, concerts, plays, and lectures. The theater showed “Casablanca” on its original run in spring 1943, and alongside the film it advertised the sale of war bonds. The theater also loaned its space for a wartime nutrition course that aimed to teach housewives about home canning. During World 4Fans take in “Casablanca” during Pascack Theatre’s Nostalgia Night in November 1981. The evening had a 1940s theme—many guests dressed the part.

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A public ceremony to bury the boroughʼs 125th Anniversary time capsule will be held at noon, Saturday, Dec. 2 in front of police Department headquarters on Hillsdale Avenue. Gerry Beatty, co-chair of the 125th Anniversary Committee, tells us the time capsule will con-

tain mementos and ephemera from 2023 so that when residents open it 50 years from now they will get a sense of what Hillsdale was like for us. “Our hopes are that another time capsule will be buried in another 25 years going forward and we hope that this becomes a

tradition in our borough,” Beatty said. Beatty said the time capsule will include items such as restaurant menus, church bulletins, a copy of Sports Illustrated featuring hometown superstar-gymnast Livvy Dunne, a list of local businesses, a copy of the 100th Cen-

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The County Clerkʼs office on Nov. 17 released updated election results for two well-known writein candidates for mayor in Hillsdale and a seat on the Park Ridge Board of Education. Neither showing changed an election outcome. Vote totals were to be certified by the clerkʼs office on Nov. 22, after our press deadline. Readers can check the county clerkʼs website at bergencountyclerk.gov/Election for official vote results. In Hillsdaleʼs mayoral contest, write-in candidate Zoltán Horváth grabbed 78 of the total 83 write-in votes cast, or about 3% of total votes cast. That result was confirmed by county Elections Division supervisor Sabrina Taranto on Nov. 20. Democratic newcomer Michael Sheinfield surprised incumbent Republican Anthony DeRosa on Nov. 7 to take the may-

oral gavel, winning 1,501 votes to 1,414 votes, respectively. In Park Ridgeʼs school board race, candidate Lori Fredrics tallied 427 write-in votes, according to Taranto. A Pascack Press review of write-in results provided Nov. 17 estimated 430 votes. However, there were nearly 14 spelling variations—and misspellings—of Fredrics last and first names on the write-in ballots. Fredrics had estimated early

on Nov. 8 that she appeared to receive 486 of a total 496 votes. However, those numbers were not confirmed. Some write-in votes for Fredrics only included a first name or a last name. And many misspellings, too. Taranto told Pascack Press, “Misspellings are counted. It goes by voter intent. Votes that do not include a first and last name are not counted. The three variations of just her last name used do not count.” It appeared Fredrics got approximately 10% of the total vote, coming in fourth. The three on-ballot candidates for three open seats, Rachelle Browne (1,488 votes), Natalie Agoos (1,397 votes), and Robert Fisher Jr. (1,370 votes) will be seated on Jan. 1, 2024.

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cue personnel disconnected the batteries of the cars to guard against fire and contained fluid leaks. • Three times the department responded to natural gas emergencies. • Twice the fire department responded to investigate incidents when citizens smelled natural gas. Voorhis said, “At these calls fire crews respond and check the area or building with meters: At one call the smell turned out to be food scraps smoldering in a preheating oven; at the other call a stove burner had been left on by accident; on one occasion an underground gas line had been struck by excavators.

The gas was shut off prior to fire department arrival and the area was deemed safe. • On two occasions the fire department responded for carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. CO is an odorless and colorless gas given off by improperly burning heating or cooking equipment. It can be fatal at high levels. Voorhis said, “Again, at these CO calls a full fire department response is needed. Fire crews check the buildings with meters and did not find any carbon monoxide readings at one incident. “At the second CO call, slight readings were found to be caused by a malfunctioning furnace. Fire-

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oper of The James to help fund a down payment on a new community center remains safe and secure in a dedicated account, said local officials in response to a residentʼs question at the Oct. 24 council meeting. Meanwhile, officials said an estimated cost for the long-discussed community center ballooned from about $2.5 million to $8.2 million, more than tripling in cost, and was a major reason the project was temporarily halted.

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At the Oct. 24 meeting, Misciagna told resident Liza Falato-Lau that the Borough Council decided not to build the community center, originally planned near The James, due to the centerʼs much-increased cost estimate. However, Falato-Lau said a number of residents had asked her what happened with the community center while she was going around town. Falato-Lau, a Republican, recently challenged Misciagna for mayor in the Nov. 7 election, running with incumbent councilmen William Fenwick and John Cozzi. Misciagna, a Democrat and two-term mayor, along with former councilmen Robert Metzdorf

because they donʼt want to raise development of a community taxes or bond to do it. Thatʼs exact- recreation center. ly what happened,” said Misci“The purpose of the prelimagna. inary design costs is to establish Ferguson said at the time the the amount to be charged for the council voted not to move forward purpose for which bonds may be because it was “way too much issued under Chapter 2 of Title money.” He said the community 40A, said the consent resolution, center was not “dead” in his mind “which was approved unaniand that once the council deals mously. with the dredging concerns at Mill Falkenstern told Pascack Pond, itʼs likely a future project in Press that the proposed Commu2024. nity Recreation Center would be “Itʼs not dead with me. Itʼs not built on the commuter lot directdead,” Ferguson said. ly behind The James. Although Misciagna has been a strong some parking spots would be advocate for the community cen- lost, she said then, theyʼll be ter, telling Pascack Press in recouped in the onsite parking September 2020 that a center garage. would complement downtown “We are in the beginning redevelopment and help down- stages of planning what it will town businesses by creating foot look like,” said Falkenstern then. traffic vital to a thriving business She said if all goes as planned, center. the borough should present preBorough Administrator Mag- liminary plans for a new comgie Giandomenico confirmed Oct. munity center to the Planning 24 that the developer monies pro- Board by the end of 2020. vided for a community center Misciagna told Pascack were in a dedicated account. Fen- Press in spring 2019 that the wick, finance committee chair, downtown developerʼs $500,000 said that some of the funds may contribution would help in movhave been spent on engineering ing toward a community center, for preliminary plans. which would include a public Previously, former adminis- plaza, a space for outdoor dintrator Julie Falkenstern told Pas- ing, and a space for residents to cack Press that the downtown relax in. developer, Park Ridge Transit The James, named after late LLC, was required to contribute Park Ridge native James Gan$250,000 in soft costs (for archi- dolfini, an actor, producer, and tect and engineering services) and philanthropist, is a five-story, $500,000 toward center construc- 240-unit complex with 17,000 tion. square feet of ground-level retail Initial plans had envisioned space on 3.2 acres near the Kinthe community center behind The derkamack Road–Park Avenue James. However, it was unclear intersection. It took the place of why construction was not begun at a former waste transfer station some point on the community cen- that filled the site. ter. The James also includes 24 Council hired Minno & affordable rental apartments, and Wasko Architects and Planners, 423 parking spaces—mostly in Lambertville, Sept. 22, 2020: a an onsite parking garage. It start$20,000 retainer to provide design ed leasing in summer 2021, and development, schematic design achieved full occupancy by early and architectural services for the 2022, officials said then.

and Michael Mintz, were elected over the Republican slate at the Nov. 7 election. (See “Mayors-elect Arroyo, Ghassali, Misciagna, Rendo, Sheinfield,” Michael Olohan, Nov. 13, 2023, Pascack Press. Also see “Misciagna and Falato-Lau square off for gavel,” Michael Olohan, Oct. 2, 2023, Pascack Press.) Misciagna said that the initial community center estimates put the structureʼs cost at about $2.5 million. However, that estimate ballooned to nearly $8.2 million, said councilman John Ferguson at the Oct. 24 meeting. “Covid hit, prices quadrupled and this council said weʼre not going to spend that much money

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Hereʼs how it works: be made off-site in advance with category (awarded the next day). • Register at only mild tweaks necessary for dis• Awards and prizes will be preCelebrateWestwood.org/Gingerbread play the night of the event. sented on site on Dec. 11 at 7:45 p.m. ($5 registration fee) • Contestants and spectators • Winning houses will be dis• Bake your gingerbread are invited to view and vote at the played at the Westwood Free Public house, use a kit, or make it from Westwood Community Center from 6 Library Dec. 12–22. cardboard—you choose (judges to 7:30. For resources, visit arenʼt tasting them) • All entries will be posted on CelebrateWestwood.org. For more • Be creative with your decora- social media and eligible for consider- information write westtions. ation in the Internetʼs Favorite prize woodartshub@gmail.com. • Set up your display at the Westwood Community Center, 55 Let us promote your organization. Jefferson Ave. on Dec. 11 from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Send all news to pascackpress@thepressgroup.net or • Gingerbread houses should mail to: Pascack Press, P.O. Box 335, Westwood, NJ 07675

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You can brighten the life of a local needy family this holiday season.

Have a Heart project organizer Jeannine Dineen writes that by taking a paper heart representing a

benificiary and giving a gift, “you not only bring happiness to others, you also receive the greatest gift of

pink hearts posted in the lobby. Each displays a letter and number — a family code, for privacyʼs sake — and giving the age and sex of the person you are buying for. • After you complete your purchase(s), return your gift(s) to the lobby of the municipal building with the “heart” attached for proper distribution. Dineen says, “We ask that you do not wrap these gifts. If you are able, please include wrapping paper and Scotch tape with your donation. Our volunteers will take care of the rest.” Pickup starts Monday, Nov. 27. Drop-off runs to Monday, Dec. 11. For more information call (201) 723-0217.

all—knowing that you have made a positive difference in someoneʼs life.” She says, “This year will be stressful for so many but it will be just about impossible for those who have fallen on hard times. They have children and loved ones who deserve something to bring a smile to their faces, especially this year with so much uncertainty. If every family takes just one heart we can ensure that every family in Westwood would share in the joy of this holiday season.” • Stop by Borough Hall/police headquarters, ground floor, 101 Washington Ave. at Irvington Street. • Choose one or more of the

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Dueling pianos fun with The Flying Ivories Nov. 28

The Contemporaries of the Womanʼs Club of Westwood invite you to a live, dueling pianos entertainment experience with the Flying Ivories on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. at Phoenician restaurant, 284 Center Ave. Proceeds from the evening help support Celebrate Westwood ArtsHub, a nonprofit bringing creativity through art to Westwood as well as to the Womanʼs Club of Westwood. Tickets are $75. All tickets

include entertainment, buffet dinner, soft drinks, coffee, and dessert. This is a BYOB event. The Flying Ivories are a professional entertainment duo hailing from the New York and New Jersey area. The evening promises a highenergy evening of entertainment where the audience becomes part of the show. Attendees will have the opportunity to make song requests across all genres and are encouraged to dance and sing along!

For tickets visit westwoodwomansclub.org/events-1. Space is limited and payment is due via Venmo at time of reservation. Dueling Pianos is made possible in part by the generous sponsorship of Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Oradell. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Donations of all sizes are welcome and tax deductible. Contact Contemporaries co-chair Jennifer Sirchio at jzsir-

chio@gmail.com with questions or to secure your sponsorship pledge. Established in 2023, the Contemporaries are a committee under the Womanʼs Club of Westwood, founded in 1919. One of the committeeʼs main goals is to host charitable, social, educational, and cultural events through collaborations with local businesses and other non-profits to

better the greater Westwood community. For more information on the Contemporaries of the Womanʼs Club of Westwood, including events and membership, visit westwoodwomansclub.org or instagram.com/westwoodcontemporaries. For more on ArtsHub visit CelebrateWestwood.org.

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Get to know the Academy of the Holy Angels Middle School at a special virtual information on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The AHA Admissions Team welcomes families with girls in elementary school to register for this 7 p.m. Zoom gathering here: https://holyangels.org/events/event/m iddle-school-virtual-information-session. Meet AHA Middle School Dean Traci Koval, faculty members, admissions director Stephanie Dowling, and assistant admissions director Melani Salibian. In just one hour, participants will enjoy an overview of the middle school, a closer look at the curriculum, important details about the application process, and a question and answer session. This meeting will be an excellent preview to the January 2024 Middle School Open House. Register today. 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

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The Westwood Senior Fellowship Holiday Luncheon is set for Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Domani Ristorante Italiano, Hillsdale

shopping center. Cost is $40 per person. The doors open at 11:30 a.m. To reserve your seat, call Rita at (201) 666-1754. Please bring a

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some swing, some ballads, and even a little rock. “Inside the Community Center, things are warm and dry, chairs are provided, as are hot chocolate, soda, snacks and cookies.” The Community Band is a group of 40 adult volunteer musicians of varying ages and experiences who have played summer concerts on the nandstand in Veterans Memorial Park since 2001. For more information, visit the band on Facebook and email wwcommunityband@optonline.net.

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With an orchestra and a cast of nearly 50 dancers, Ballet Arts and Adelphi Orchestra are partnering to present “The Nutcracker” at River Dell High School on Dec. 9 and 10. This year marks the second time Ballet Arts, one of New York and New Jerseyʼs premiere ballet schools, and Adelphi Orchestra, a professional, non-profit orchestra, bring live music to this classic holiday ballet. “The Nutcracker” unfolds on Christmas Eve, as a young girl named Clara is given a magical Nutcracker doll that transports her

and her brother Franz on a fantastical journey through a magical land of sweets. There they encounter spirited characters including a beautiful snow queen, waltzing flowers, dancing marzipan, and a Sugar-Plum fairy. The performances promise to bring new delights. Aaron De Jesús Marquez, from Veracruz, Mexico, a student at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School, will dance the role of the Nutcracker Prince in the Saturday shows. The renowned Dr. Sandra

Dackow, music director of both the Hershey Symphony Orchestra and William Paterson University Symphony Orchestra will conduct the orchestra. Many of the adults in the first Actʼs party scene are former professional dancers who are accompanied by adult students and parents. Seeing local youth twirl, cartwheel, and dance on stage is an equal treat. Naomi Roth a senior at River Dell High School, Sari Kato a senior at Tenafly High School, and Kathleen Hahn a sophomore at Immaculate Heart Academy will dance the role of the Sugar-Plum fairy. Taylor Gazzillo of Hillsdale and Viola

Lomonico of Park Ridge will play the part of Clara. Anna Murray and Leah Runchey of Oradell will play the role of Franz. Jack Silane a River Dell High School senior will dance as the Nutcracker Prince on Sunday afternoon. Eva Krieger and Isabella Lama, both seniors at River Dell High School, along with Chloe Wozny, a senior at Westwood Regional High School, will showcase new choreography in several variations. This yearʼs performances feature new costumes for several characters. Gisele Ferrari-Wong of Westwood crafted the tutus and party attire with Haruka Fujii and Mari Kato sewing and making

alterations. National Honors Society of Dance Arts students from the Ballet Arts studio have also joined the effort by designing and organizing a T-shirt fundraiser. Donʼt miss this opportunity to join Clara and Franz on their enchanted journey and to hear a live symphony playing Tchaikovskyʼs music. “The Nutcracker” runs Saturday Dec. 9 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec.10 at 2 p.m. at River Dell High School, 55 Pyle St, Oradell. Tickets sales via BalletArtsNJ.com. For more information call (201) 970-7690.

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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

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RVPD hosts seniors’ holiday luncheon

The River Vale Police Department hosts a holiday luncheon for the River Vale Senior Friendship Club on Wednesday, Dec. 13. This is a members-only function. Doors open at noon. Seats remaib for the early

New Yearʼs celebration by the Jersey Dreamers at the Brownstone in Paterson on Dec. 30. Cost is $65 for members and $68 for others. For information and reservations call Hilda at (201) 2655257.

occasion, or just bring sunshine to a neighbor who could use a bit of cheer.” Order your fruit via http://freshfruitorder.org/ParkRidgeRot ary. 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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Knights’ toy drive Dec. 2 at Five Dimes

The St. Thomas More Knights of Columbus Council 2188 Westwood/Hillsdale is conducting a Christmas Toy Drive for Tomorrowʼs Children outside of the Five Dimes Brewery beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 during

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tumbler set produced by the Moser Glass Works, circa 1890. The material is cranberry glass that is beautifully enamel decorated with butterflies and foliage within a gilt border. This decoration is repeated on the tumbler as well. As this is one of my favorite Moser designs, I can tell you it is known as Pattern 2623. If you examine the base of the decanter you will see that number acidetched in the center of the glass. While you are examining the base, lightly run your finger over the center area. It will have a rough feel about it. This section is the pontil. It is rough because this type of art glass was all handblown. The base is where it was broken off from the hot blowing rod. This set was primarily used as a source of storing water for night-

2 In 1857 Ludwig Moser founded an engraving and decorating studio in Karlsbad, Bohemia. An engraver, Ludwig was licensed to decorate and sell glassware, but not yet to produce his own glass, so at first he decorated blanks supplied by other factories, including Loetz, Kralik, Harrach, and Meyr's Neffe. Moser built his own glassworks in 1892, and the company name was changed to Ludwig Moser & Sons, as three of his sons, Gustov, Leo and Richard Moser, became more involved. Moser soon became famous for its exquisite engraved and enamelled designs, as well as its high quality soda-potash glass, which rivalled lead crystal. Moser acquired Meyr's Neffe glassworks in 1922 and became Karlovy Vary Crystal Glassworks Ludwig Moser & Sons and Meyr's Jon Felz: “You own a magnificent Bohemian art glass Neffe Ltd. The Meyr's Neffe factory decanter and tumbler set produced by the Moser Glass was closed in the 1930's due to Works, circa 1890…” financial difficulties, and the name time thirst quenching. Typically it height of the market, some 20 became again Ludwig Moser & Sons. Moser was given independence would rest on a night table. The years ago, this set was selling for from Crystalex in 1988 and became tumbler fits so nicely onto the top $800. Sklarna Moser, then Moser a.s. in of the decanter to keep bugs out of 1991. The Moser factory is still in proR.Z.M. Fine Arts & Antiques Inc. is the fresh drinking water. If this set has remained in based at 132 Dexter Ave., Pearl River, duction today. N.Y. Call (845) 735-1313 or visit mint condition as you say it has a Source: “20th Century Factory rzmantiques.com. market value of $300. At the Glass” by Lesley Jackson

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Plan make-ahead dishes Simplifying holiday cooking comes down to spending less time in the kitchen on the day of the festivities. Make-ahead dishes that can be reheated or set in chafing dishes for buffet meals are preferable. Thereʼs lots of dishes to choose from, including casseroles, stews, soups, and baked pasta dishes. Avoid fresh pasta offerings, like spaghetti and meatballs, for example. Leftover noodles will get mushy and will not reheat very well.

Ham is a good choice For those who partake, ham is a forgiving dish that is quite popular for holiday gatherings. Many hams come pre-cooked and presliced, so producing a flavorful main course may be just a matter of dressing it up with seasonings or even using the glaze that often comes with such products. Cater a meal Thereʼs certainly pride that comes with offering guests a table full of home-cooked foods. But the expense, effort and time that goes into creating a masterful menu can be taxing. If a lot of people are coming for the holidays, hosts can find out which area businesses offer holiday catering packages and consider them. This frees up more time

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Ciarán Sheehan, one the best known and most accomplished Irish-American tenors, and a group of artists with an extraordinary resume of Broadway and other musical accomplishments will return to Hillsdale on Tuesday, Dec. 19 in celebration of Christmas, marked by joy, love, faith and charity. “I am so excited to be returning to St. Johnʼs in Hillsdale, and to our wonderful audience in northern New Jersey and southern parts of New York state. In fact, I know that during these past two years some traveled from as far as Pennsylvania to enjoy with us a wonderful evening of Christmas joy and music,” said Sheehan. “The artists who will perform with me are not only friends, but also very accomplished performers whom I admire. Craig Schulman is the only man to have played the three iconic Broadway roles of “The Phantom,” Jean Valjean and Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde. Kaley Voorhees is the youngest actress to have ever played Christine in “Phantom” on Broadway and has enjoyed success in the international tour and Broadway. “Weʼll also have world champion Irish fiddler Heather Bixler and our accompanist Broadway conductor Sue Anderson. Weʼll be bringing the best of Broadway and

Christmas to Saint Johnʼs, and I canʼt wait to see you all.” Asked how the decision to once again organize this spectacular Christmas concert in one of the largest churches in our area came about, Msgr. Peter Smutelovic, pastor of Saint John the Baptist in Hillsdale, shares that “when people from the community and from some pretty faraway places began to enquire in the early days of September not ʻwill we have our Very Broadway Christmas Concert,ʼ but rather ʻwhen will it take place,ʼ I knew that our past Christmas Concerts have become truly memorable. So then the decision was not that difficult. I am very grateful to Ciaran and our Broadway friends, as well as to all in our community for their effort and dedication in making this extraordinary event possible.” Members of the Saint Johnʼs community agree. “I am so excited St. John the Baptist is bringing the Christmas Concert back. What a great way for our community to celebrate this special time of year. The talent of the performers is incomparable. A not to be missed show,” said Marie Rocco, a longtime resident of Hillsdale. Bill Filon from River Vale highlights that “the Christmas Concert is a way to bring our community together in spirit, song and

Ciarán Sheehan, right, says, “We’ll be bringing the best of Broadway and Christmas to Saint John’s, and I can’t wait to see you all.”

love as we celebrate this blessed and joyful season.” A native of Dublin, Ireland, Sheehan played the role of The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway and in Toronto for more than 1,000 performances. He has also appeared on Broadway in “Les Misérables” and in the role of Raoul in “The Phantom of the Opera.”

His other New York stage performances include numerous appearances with The Irish Repertory Theatre Company, Tom in Grandchild of Kings, Shaughnessy in The Hostage, Ciarán in The Irish…and How They Got That Way. As producer, Sheehan created the sold-out productions of “The Molly Maguires” directed by Tony Award-nominated director

Sheryl Kaller at the FM Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, Penn., in which he also starred. He has three PBS specials to his credit – “The Irish…and How They Got That Way,” “From Galway to Broadway,” and “Ciarán and Friends. “As a solo artist he has sold out Carnegie Hall four times and The National Concert Hall in Dublin, Ireland. Smutelovic said. “We know that our Christmas Concert on Dec. 19 will be even bigger and better than those in the past two years. Certainly, we will enjoy spectacular performances by Ciarán and our Broadway friends. And, a true reward for all our effort and our communityʼs sacrifices will come when we will hear during the post-concert days leading up to Christmas that “the concert has wonderfully set us up for the joy and celebration of Christmas,” and many weeks into the new year hear in our community that “the entire experience was once again unforgettabl.”. For information regarding the limited amount of tickets still available, visit https://christmasconcert.stjohnhillsdale.org or call Saint John the Baptist offices at (201) 664-3131 Monday—Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hosting is a significant part of the holiday season. From late November until New Yearʼs Day, millions of people across North America welcome friends and family into their homes. Whether youʼre hosting a small gathering with locally based loved ones or welcoming distant relatives into your home for several days, the following are some planning pointers to ensure your home is ready and guests feel welcome this holiday season. • Hire a local cleaning service. The holiday season can be hectic. Holiday functions at school, office parties, community events, and more fill up social schedules between late November and early January. Busy social schedules leave little time for house cleaning, which is a must before welcom-

ing guests into a home. A local cleaning service can clean the whole house for hosts welcoming overnight guests or focus on a few popular entertaining areas if party guests will be going home at the end of the night. • Get an early head count. Ask party invitees and prospective overnight guests to RSVP early enough to ensure you can accommodate everyoneʼs needs. Additional seating may be required for holiday parties, while hosts may need to arrange for extra bedding for overnight guests. The earlier you know whoʼs coming, and potentially staying, the more time you have to ensure you can accommodate everyone. • Rent items from a local party supply store. When hosting large gatherings, a local party supply store can be the

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place to go for decorations, seating, food trays and utensils, and more. Such establishments also may rent specialty supplies like outdoor heat lamps for cold weather parties or tents and outdoor tables and chairs in areas where the weather is warm during the holiday season. Hosts can typically rent everything they need to host the party, saving them the expense of buying items that may just sit in storage the rest of the year. • Arrange for transportation. Whether guests are flying in from distant lands or local friends, relatives or neighbors stopping in for the night, hosts can arrange for transportation to and from their homes to ensure The following are some planning pointers to ensure your everyone arrives safely and home is ready and guests feel welcome this holiday season. makes it home without incident. Pick overnight guests up at the airport so they see a friendly recruit designated drivers if you face upon arrival. intend to serve alcohol. When hosting gatherings Hosts can take heed of with local family and friends, these planning pointers so encourage others to share how guests feel welcome and have a they intend to get home and good time this holiday season.

49th Old Church Pottery Show & Sale Dec. 1–3

The 49th Old Church Pottery Show returns to Demarest, Dec. 1–3. The Art School at Old Church says itʼs thrilled to present its 49th Annual Pottery Show & Sale, featuring 26 renowned ceramicists from across the United States. “Last year more than 900 people attended the acclaimed three-day event, The Old Church Pottery Show. Make sure to talk with the exhibiting artists. Share stories. Ask questions. We know you will find pieces to collect,

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Eggnog is a rich and delicious beverage that has become synonymous with the most festive time of year. This milk- and egg-based concoction is tasty on its own, or it can be dressed up with other flavors and spiked with a favorite spirit when celebrating the holiday season with other adult partygoers. December is National Eggnog Month, and December 24 is National Eggnog Day. There is no more perfect time of year to learn everything you can about eggnog — all the while sipping a cup of this creamy concoction. Indulge in these festive facts about the beverage, courtesy of Mental Floss, The Fact Site and Tastemade. • Eggnog likely originated in the medieval period and was known as “posset,” a hot, milkbased drink made of spices and wine. Even though posset could be a cocktail, it also was used as a remedy for colds and flu for its soothing properties. • Milk, eggs and sherry used in the early recipes were difficult to come by, so when eggnog first appeared it was a drink only the wealthy could enjoy. That changed when eggnog was popularized in the American colonies, where dairy products and liquor were more readily available. • Entymologists believe “eggnog” stems from the word “noggin,” which refers to small

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wooden mugs often used to serve strong ale, known by the slang word “nog.” • In the Medieval period, it was risky to drink milk straight because it wasnʼt pasteurized. Eggnog contained alcohol so that it would kill off any harmful bacteria in the milk. • A typical homemade version of eggnog has roughly one egg per serving. However, commercial eggnog is regulated by the FDA and can only contain 1 percent of the productʼs final weight in egg yolk solids. That stems from fear of raw egg and salmonella. • President George Washington apparently enjoyed serving eggnog at Christmas, and even had his own special recipe (see below), according to the Old Farmerʼs Almanac. • There is no right or wrong alcohol to use when preparing eggnog. Distilled spirits like rum, sherry, cognac, and whiskey all have produced suitable eggnogs. • Puerto Rican coquito is a traditional drink that is very similar to eggnog. • Individuals concerned about eggs or milk in eggnog can enjoy a vegan recipe made from nut milk instead. Commercially produced vegan eggnog offerings are now more widely available. • One of the more notable flavors in eggnog comes from

the use of nutmeg. Nutmeg is a fragrant spice made from grinding the seed of the nutmeg tree. Now that youʼve learned about eggnog, whip up a batch of George Washingtonʼs original recipe this holiday season

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As the United States prepares to celebrate Thanksgiving, a holiday that recalls the immigration experiences of the countryʼs first English settlers, Bergen Community College has launched a comprehensive oral history research initiative to document the stories of first- and second-generation Bergen County immigrants. The College has issued an open call for submissions from all individuals living in Bergen County to provide their stories at east80west.com Conceived by Bergen faculty members Tim Blunk, Christine Eubank, Ph.D., and Leigh Jonaitis, Ed.D., the East80West humanities project features three elements: a collection of oral histories from Bergen County residents; a verbatim theater production that includes content derived from the testimonials; and the “Arrivals/Departures” art exhibition of work curated by the California-based Cece Carpio in Gallery Bergen. The East80West initiative draws its inspiration from the Collegeʼs annual “common read,”

"A Map is Only One Story: Twenty Writers on Immigration, Family and the Meaning of Home" has inspired an oral history project on the Bergen County immigration experience.

which encourages students, faculty and staff to read the same book, “A Map is Only One Story: Twenty Writers on Immigration, Family and the Meaning of Home,” and participate in activities, projects and discussions about the work. Combined, the initiatives represent major efforts in the Collegeʼs expanded diversity, equity and inclusion activities that seek to enhance belonging-

ness at Bergen. To collect the testimonials, the College will leverage the “TheirStory” online video recording platform. All interested Bergen County residents can share their stories in their own voices at east80west.com/first-generation and east80west.com/second-generation. In addition to becoming part of a permanent digital history archive, faculty organizers will use selections from the testimonials for a verbatim theater project centered on local stories of migration/immigration. Verbatim theater, a form of documentary work based on the spoken words of real people, creates a platform for the silent or marginalized in society to speak to engaged audience. The College will collect testimonials through the spring semester. The verbatim theater performance and the opening of the Arrivals/Departures art exhibition will take place in 2024. For more information, visit east80west.com or email ceubank@bergen.edu or ljonaitis@bergen.edu.

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Travel is a common compo- ing in conversations that everyone nent of celebrating the holiday sea- can be involved in. Game night, son. In 2022, AAA estimated that family movie sessions with 112.7 million people would jour- snacks, or something similar can ney 50 miles or more away from keep kids entertained. home between December 23 and • Accommodate all kids. January 2. It stands to reason that a Children are bound to have more similar number of people will find fun when other kids are around. If themselves on the road, rails or in possible, make the sky this year as room for as many well. kids as you can. Holiday travelThe kids can camp ers recognize there out in the living is much to coordiroom or share a nate to make travel bedroom if space comfortable and is limited. Creaconvenient during ture comforts this busy time of might be what year. The holiday adults are looking season is an espefor, but the more cially exciting time kids the merrier of year for children, applies to the Holiday hosts can so special attention employ these strategies to youngsters. can be afforded to ensure kids have as much • Offer some youngsters who are comforts remifun as their adult making holiday niscent of home. traveling companions. journeys as well. Young children Holiday hosts can employ these may be out of sorts sleeping away strategies to ensure kids have as from their familiar spaces. Hosts much fun as their adult traveling can plan ahead and leave out some companions. dolls, stuffed animals, a night • Share your Wifi password. light, or other creature comforts in Kids spend a lot of time on their spaces where kids will be sleepphones and tablets. Parents may ing. police those hours during school • Relax the rules. Just as days, but during holiday breaks kids may have more freedom with there may be more free reign. Hosts using their devices, hosts can can alert their guests to the Wifi relax the rules of the house while router name and password so that guests are staying over. Let your kids will be able to jump online own kids and your guestsʼ chilwithout missing a beat. dren stay up a little later and plan • Plan activities for all. Chil- to offer a nightly dessert. dren may feel left out if adults Overnight stays are part of gather for drinks and chit-chat. holiday travel, and there are many Hosts can avoid such an outcome ways to make staying over more by organizing activities and engag- enjoyable for children.

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Enjoy a good meal and support the Pascack Mental Health Center! “Dining for $$$” will be held at Daveyʼs Irish Pub & Restaurant on Monday, Dec. 4 through Wednesday, Dec. 6. Daveyʼs will donate 20% of your bill on these days to the Pascack Mental Health Center, 114 Kinderkamack Road in Park Ridge, each time you dine in, whether for lunch or for dinner. Daveyʼs, on Kinderkamack Road and Grand Avenue in Montvale, a great familyowned restaurant and Irish pub, has been in business for nearly 50 years. It opens at 11:30 a.m. Dining for $$$ coupons are available on the Pascack Mental Health Centerʼs website, pascackmentalhealthcenter.com. A coupon must be presented before the bill is paid. For more information, call Lauretta Miller at (201) 618-7881.

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“At Giulioʼs, we only use the freshest ingredients in our homemade dishes. Featuring contemporary Italian cuisine with a Mediterranean twist, we strive to please every palate.” Owner Beni Qosja opened Giulioʼs Restaurant in 2022. Housed in a beautiful, romantic, Queen Anne Victorian in Historic Tappan, N.Y., just minutes from Bergen County, Giulioʼs Restaurant offers contemporary Italian cuisine.

guests to enjoy a fine glass of wine and a delicious meal. Beni brings more than 25 years of culinary experience to Giulioʼs Restaurant. Formerly of Vicolo of Old Tappan, Il Vicolo of Livingston and current owner of Limoncello in Waldwick, the years of world class experience and passion for culinary creations is evident in each and every of his signature dishes.

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United Methodist Church, which hosts the pantry as a mission, kept volunteers of all ages busy on donation day. And it was just one of many such drives in the Pascack Valley.

ing this time of the year, It is not about what you receive but what you already have is what is important to remember,” Loblanco says. He adds, “Itʼs so amazing to see a community come together with donations of not just turkeys but bags of food and gift cards. The youth of community working in unison with adults is wonderful to watch. The many volunteers make this turkey drive a success. It is that

(Write us at PascackPress@thepressgroup.net to tell us how your drive went.) This was an extra-special drive for Helping Hand Food Pantry, 349 Ave., Hillside helpinghandfoodpantry.com, which is celebrating its 31st anniversary in 2023. Coordinator Mark Loblanco tells Pascack Press the turkeys will be given out for Thanksgiving and Christmas. “This turkey drive has always kicked off the holiday season. Dur-

simple.” Loblanco says, “Our client list has been steadily increasing while our food donations have been decreasing” and notes donations have been harder to come by. He explains the pinch is due to “price increases on food and other household items. People are finding it hard to donate when they need first to take care of their own family.” Hillsdale councilman Zoltan Horvath photographed “the gracious and generous show of support by Inserra ShopRite of Hillsdale for

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their ongoing community outreach by donating over 80 frozen turkeys to the Hillsdale Helping Hillsdale Food Pantry.” His post on Facebook noted that Hillsdale “is a town with a heart.” The food bank It is entirely staffed by dedicated volunteers and relies on private donations, grocery stores, fundraisers, food drives and grants to serve those in need. At last count it serves approximately 400 neighbors every month,

including senior citizens, the disabled, active military members, as well as veterans. They are open on Monday evenings and the first Saturday morning of every month. Donations are accepted during these times, or else non-perishable foods can be placed in the covered outdoor receptacles at any time. The pantry serves community members from the towns of Emerson, Hillsdale, Oradell, Montvale, River Vale, Washington Township, Westwood and Woodcliff Lake.

The pantry says “Your generosity will allow the Helping Hand Food Pantry to continue serving residents of the Pascack Valley area who need emergency food assistance. Your donation is tax deductible.” Send any checks or supermarket gift cards to: Helping Hand Food Pantry P.O. Box 354 Hillsdale, NJ 07642

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‘Rabble-rousing’ church to celebrate 150th anniversary

It was a chilly December evening in 1873 when Henry Ward Beecher made his way from his Brooklyn church to a new church start in Park Ridge. Beecher, known as “Americaʼs Pastor,” delivered the organizing sermon to a packed house of people eager to hear about the new community. From that day, the First Congregational Church began to preach and live the Gospel of love expressed in a joyful, social Gospel freed from the constraints of Calvinist doctrine. Those first founders served the

small Black community that worked at the defunct Bobbin Factory— employing the men, starting a sewing circle and a soup kitchen for the families—starting the area's first lending library (much to the scandal of others), sang joyful songs (again, scandalous!) housed the graduation ceremonies for the high school, and lent the use of their bell to the nascent fire department to call for help. From the beginning, the determined and often criticized members of First Congregational were driven by “doing a new thing, relieving the suffering of others, promoting the

education of children, and expressing the Good News with joy, the full embrace of life, and the ability to go against the grain.” Today, First Congregational Church reflects the rabble-rousing nature of its founders “by proclaiming a Gospel of love, inclusion, and hope for all people. “We fully embrace our LGBTQ+ friends and neighbors, study anti-racism, march for peace, work for the good of our hometown and our world, and enjoy the warm determination of a people who are set to make a difference in the

world.” Congregants say “We are celebrating 150 years of life this Dec. 10 and hope that this season of memory is also a season of renewal. Worship is at 10 on Sunday mornings, with Nursery School provided, and on Dec. 10, there will be a celebratory concert in the Sanctuary at 7

p.m. that is free and open to the public. You can find us just down the hill from our original chapel, now the Pascack Historical Society, at 131 Pascack Road, Park Ridge. We look forward to welcoming you!” To see related memorabilia, visit the Pacack Historical Society on Sundays and Wednesdays.

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Alyssa Finch of River Vale, a student at The Academy of the Holy Angels, has been selected for the 2024 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. Alyssa will perform in February as a soprano with the Honors Treble Choir. Participation in the Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest-rated young performers from across the world. She auditioned for the Honors Performance Series and was recently accepted after a review by the Honors Selection Board. AHA said “Acceptance to the elite group is a direct result of the talent, dedication, and achievements demonstrated in their application and audition recording.” She has studied voice for five years and is a member of the Tri-M

Music Honor Society, the Academy of the Holy Angels Concert Choir and Seraphima, the highly selective acapella group at the Academy of the Holy Angels, in Demarest. Alyssa is also very involved in musical theater and performs in several productions all throughout the year. Her parents are Jacqueline and Robert Finch. Alyssa told Pascack Press, “I am immensely grateful for this extraordinary opportunity, thanks to my incredible choir director, Mrs. Marciano, who nominated me for this experience, and my exceptional vocal coach, Terri Grosso. Over the years, she has enabled me to advance and improve my vocal technique. Iʼm excited about sharing my love for music with peers

Alyssa Finch of River Vale, a student at The Academy of the Holy Angels, has been selected for the 2024 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. Courtesy photo

who share an equal appreciation and look forward to learning from the distinguished conductors involved in the program.” Alyssa will join performers from all 50 states, Guam, the Virgin Islands, South Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan for a special performance at the world-famous Carnegie Hall, a venue that marks the pinnacle of musical achievement. The finalists will come together in New York City where they will have the opportunity to learn from world-renowned conductors, work with other perform-

Carnegie Hall, at 57th Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. ers, and get a taste of New York dent performers from around the world. Working with these conducCity. The Honors Performance will tors and performing at these take place Feb. 10, 2024 and is open renowned music halls is a once-into the public. Tickets can be pur- a-lifetime experience that these chased beginning approximately 60 musicians will never forget.” The Honors Performance days prior to the performance through the Carnegie Hall box Series was created to showcase accomplished individual student office. “Being selected to the Honors performers on an international level Performance Series is something by allowing them to study under each finalist should be extremely master conductors and perform in proud of accomplishing,” Marion world renowned venues. The Honors Performance Gomez, music director for the Honors Performance Series, told Series is proudly presented by WorldStrides, the nationʼs leading Pascack Press. She said, “We processed near- educational travel organization. ly 10,000 nominations this year and Visit honorsperformance.org and have selected the most talented stu- worldstrides.com.

THE SAVVY SENIOR: Get Help Paying for Everyday Needs Dear Savvy Senior, What types of programs are to available help seniors struggling with their everyday bills, and how BY JIM MILLER do I go about finding them? Since I lost my husband last year, my Social Security survivor benefit is barely enough to get by on. — Searching Senior Dear Searching, Iʼm sorry for your loss, but youʼll be happy to know that there are dozens of different financial assistance programs and government benefits that may be able to help you with your everyday costs. To locate these types of programs, your best resource is BenefitsCheckUp.org. This is a free, confidential online screening tool designed for older adults and people with disabilities. It will help you find federal, state and local benefits programs that can assist with paying for food, utilities, health care, medications, housing and many other needs. This site –

created by the National Council on Aging in 2001 – contains nearly 2,000 programs across the country. To identify benefits, youʼll first need to type in your ZIP code and choose the types of benefits youʼre interested in. Then youʼll need to answer a few questions regarding your personal and financial situation. Once completed, youʼll get a list of programs to choose from, followed by a personalized report that explains each program, and tells you where you can get help or how to apply. If you need some assistance or you donʼt have internet access, you can always speak with a benefits support specialist by calling 800-794-6559. You can also get help in-person at any of the 85 Benefit Enrollment Centers across 41 states. See NCOA.org/article/meet-our-benefits-enrollment-centers to search for a center in your area. Types of Benefits Depending on your income level, location and circumstance, here are a few of the many different benefits you may be eligible for:

• Nutrition assistance: Programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help pay for food at the grocery store. The average SNAP benefit for 60-and-older households is around $105 per month. Some other nutrition programs that are available to seniors include the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. • Utility assistance: Thereʼs the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that provides assistance in lowering home heating and cooling costs. And for broadband assistance, the Affordable Connectivity Program provides a $30 monthly subsidy that can be applied toward your home internet costs. • Health care and medicine: Medicare Savings Programs and Medicaid can help or completely pay for seniorsʼ out-of-pocket health care costs. And for assistance with medications, thereʼs a low-income subsidy program called ʻExtra Helpʼ that helps pay premiums, deductibles, and copayments on Medicare (Part D) prescription drug coverage.

You can also search for prescription drug help through patient assistance programs or your state pharmaceutical assistance program at Medicare.gov. Security • Supplemental Income (SSI): Administered by the Social Security Administration, SSI (see ssa.gov/ssi) provides monthly payments to very low-income seniors, age 65 and older, as well as to those who are blind and disabled. In 2023, SSI pays up to $914 per month for a single person and up to $1,371 for couples. In addition to these benefits,

there are dozens of other programs BenefitsCheckUp can help you identify, like housing assistance, property tax reduction, home weatherization assistance, tax relief, veteranʼs benefits, senior transportation, caregiving support, free legal assistance, disability services, job training and more.

Send your senior questions to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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In fact, there is such a strong connection between diabetes and Alzheimerʼs disease that scientists have contemplated renaming Alzheimerʼs disease to diabetes type 3 and November is Alzheimerʼs Disease Awareness Month so letʼs review some good strategies to prevent it. Diabetes type 1, or juvenile diabetes, is an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune disease is when the bodyʼs immune system is so overactive, it can cause harm to the body. Other examples of autoimmune diseases, which can helped in the same way as diabetes type 1, include Hashimotoʼs disease, Sjogrenʼs disease, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Graveʼs disease, lupus, psoriasis, chronic fatigue syndrome,

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fibromyalgia, and celiac disease. In reference to juvenile diabetes type 1, or autoimmune diabetes, the pancreas is affected and the body produces longer release insulin. Because of this, doctors say it is important that meals match insulin doses. Diabetes type 1 affects the pancreas and insulin, but autoimmune diseases can also affect organs like the thyroid, the brain, the stomach, the skin, the muscles, and the joints. As autoimmune disease results in the body attacking itself, one way to help is to work on decreasing the overactive immune system and not being so sensitive to foreign invaders. Modern research has shown the most

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Winter is synonymous with the holidays, snow and, of course, the common cold. Though colds are not exclusive to winter, they tend to be more common in the colder months of the year, when people typically spend more time indoors, making it easier for cold viruses to spread from one person to another. As cold season hits full swing, itʼs important to recognize that the common cold is not always behind those uncomfortable coughs and sniffles. Respiratory syncytial virus, often referred to as RSV, is a serious respiratory virus that produces symptoms similar to those associated with the common cold. Some basic knowledge of RSV can ensure people seek the treatment they need to overcome it. What is RSV? The Mayo Clinic reports that RSV is a virus that infects the lungs and respiratory tract. Though RSV may not be as familiar as the common cold, perhaps itʼs more familiar than many people realize, as the Mayo Clinic indicates most children have been infected with the virus by the time theyʼre two years old. The American Lung Association® reports that RSV is so common among children because they so frequently come into physical contact with other kids.

When is RSV most likely to occur? According to the ALA, the peak season for RSV is fall through spring. However, the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment notes that RSV infections rose sharply in summer 2021. Though that spike was likely due to a relaxation of coronavirus restrictions, it underscores that RSV can strike in summer, even if itʼs less likely to spread during times of year when people tend to spend more time outdoors.

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Basic knowledge of RSV can ensure people seek the treatment they need to overcome it. immediately. The ALA also notes that symptoms like difficulty breathing, not drinking enough, decreased activity, nasal flaring, and bluish lips and fingernails require urgent care. How is RSV managed? The CDC notes that antiviral medication is not typically part of a treatment for RSV, as most infections go away within a week or two without intervention. Symptoms such as fever and pain can be managed with over-the-

counter fever reducers and pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen (the CDC notes that aspirin should never be given to children). Drinking plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration and speaking with a physician prior to taking something or giving a child something to treat RSV is recommended.

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Question: Is it a good idea to take vitamins after oral surgery? If so, which ones? Ken W., Orangeburg Answer: The ROBERT H. GULLER, D.M.D OF PASCACK DENTAL ARTS healing process following any type of surgery including dental surgery (extractions, grafts, implant placements, etc.) is a complex process which requires certain nutrients in order to proceed properly and expeditiously. Unfortunately, the average American diet today does not lend itself to naturally providing a wide range of nutrients at the levels which may be needed to aid in efficient healing. Vitamin A is needed for epithelial (membranous surface covering) and bone formation, cellular differentiation and immune function. Vitamin C is important for Collagen synthesis, immune function and as a tissue antioxidant. Vitamin E is a soluble antioxidant in the skin. Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapple and it has the properties of reducing swelling, bruis-

ing, pain and healing time following surgery. Glucosamine can help promote faster wound healing and decrease scarring. However, patients taking blood thinners should avoid glucosamine prior to dental surgery because the combination can cause excessive bleeding. It is also important for patients to consume adequate amounts of dietary protein following surgery. Protein is required for wound healing and more specifically the amino acids arginine and glutamine affect wound repair and immune function. These are found in meat and dairy products. Studies and research have demonstrated that nutritional fortification is extremely helpful in achieving shorter healing times with reduced discomfort, less scarring and decreased side effects. If nothing else, I often ask patients if they take a good multivitamin to cover multiple bases as simply as possible. For questions about this or other dental information contact Dr. Guller at askdrguller@aol.com or call (201) 391-5565.

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CONSIDER THESE THREE SUGGESTIONS IF YOU INHERIT A TRUST

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.”

Understand the terms of the trust One of the first questions a beneficiary might have for the advisory team is, “What does the trust mean for me?” Esparza explains that a trust is a useful tool for holding, managing, and distributing property as outlined by the trustor(s) - the creator(s) of the trust - in the trust agreement, but each trust is unique in how assets can be distributed to beneficiaries. It is important to understand the terms of the trust. Some key trust aspects to discuss include: • Beneficiary or beneficiaries: Is there a sole or several beneficiaries of the trust? How do the terms address the rights different beneficiaries have to distributions from the trust? • Age restrictions: Does the beneficiary have to reach a certain age before accessing some or all of the trust? • Distribution restrictions: Can beneficiaries access the principal or just the income from the trust? Does the beneficiary need to provide the trustee with proof of the beneficiaryʼs own income and expenses to receive distributions? What categories of expenses can the trust cover for the beneficiary? For what reasons may distributions be adjusted? • Lifetime of the trust: Does the trust terminate once the beneficiary reaches a certain age, or is it meant to last the beneficiaryʼs lifetime? Is any portion of the trust designated for future generations? “Trusts are an opportunity to build generational wealth, not only for the trustor but also for the beneficiary,” Esparza says. “For that reason, the trustee should be thoughtful in administrating the trust to help the funds last not only through beneficiaryʼs lifetime but also potentially for future generations.”

Ask questions before taking distributions “Before taking a trust distribution, some beneficiaries find it useful to inquire about the potential tax consequences. Thatʼs where a tax advisor should provide guidance,” Esparza says. “Beneficiaries also may consid-

er consulting with the trustee and investment advisor about additional considerations or impacts a trust distribution may have.” In addition, beneficiaries should consult with their own legal counsel if they have specific questions regarding their rights with respect to a trust or the possible impact of a trust distribution. 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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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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About the Bergen County Parks Department The Bergen County Parks Department is dedicated to providing recreation opportunities for all, preserving open space, enhancing environmental health, and protecting significant cultural and historic sites for current and future generations. The Bergen County Parks System which has been connecting people to nature for 75 years, spans over 9,000 acres and includes a nationally accredited zoo, six golf courses, 21 parks, two horseback riding areas, an environmental center and nine historic sites.

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War II certain foods were being rationed in America, and people were encouraged to grow their own vegetables and preserve them. “Casablanca” packed the house during its one-night-only reprise in the autumn of 1981. Before and after the show, downtown Westwood was teeming with hundreds of moviegoers dressed for another era. Some guests drove their classic cars to the theater. An arc lamp sent a beam of bright light into the sky above Center Avenue.

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prize: a set of dishes. This was a clever nod to the practice of giving out dishes to encourage theater attendance during the Great Depression. The weekly “Dish

Night” at the Pascack Theatre was very popular among the women of Westwood in the 1930s—so much so that other organizations worked their schedules around it.

Moviegoing became essential in 39 order to collect a complete set of dinnerware. . Kristin Beuscher is president of Pascack Historical Society.

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Knights’ food drive Dec. 9

Knights of Columbus Mother Seton Council 5427 of the Township of Washington will conduct its annual winter food drive, Saturday, Dec. 9, to collect nonperishable food goods to help the needy through local food pantries. Knights ask all Township of Washington residents to place bagged donations at their front door by 10 a.m. Volunteers from will pick up the parcels as they cover every residence in the township.

A food drive notice will be mailed to township households before the drive. Pascack Press, will publish a reminder for your convenience. Non-perishable food items needed are powdered milk, hot and cold cereals, canned fruits, vegetables, stew, fish, meats, soups, one-can meals, peanut butter, pudding, Jell-O, jelly, pasta products, rice, baby food, sugar, flour, coffee, tea, pancake mix, etc.

Personal hygiene items are especially appreciated as they cannot be obtained with food stamps. In lieu of these items, monetary donations may be sent to the K of C Food Drive, 79 Pascack Road, Township of Washington, NJ 07676. The parcels of food and other items may be left there as well. For more information, call chairman Chuck Merlo at (201) 661-0191, or the council at (201) 664-0422.

Environmental Club members at the Meadowbrook School Harvest Festival distributing donated costumes to festivalgoers. Left to right: Sydney Karp, Remi Karp, Luke Dargan, Braydon Ottomanelli, Mikayla Yedwab, Gab Guzman, Jeslyn Abraham, Charlotte Moy, Celia Angelo, Logan Varghese, Isabella Manessis, Emma Tritthart, Dana Miller, Sam Forrest, Environmental Club advisor Michela Piccoline, Sofia Piccoline.

Scouts:

Students play it forward

Pascack Theatre on Nostalgia Night, November 1981. The event was a grand reopening for the newly renovated theater, as well as a fundraiser for Pascack Valley Hospital.

delectable sweets the store, at 260 Westwood Ave., has to offer. Weʼre told “The successful completion of the event resulted in the girls proudly earning their business owner badge. This achievement sets the stage for their upcoming annual mission of selling Girl Scout cookies in the spring. Armed with the tools of running a business, they are wellprepared to approach this task with confidence and skill.” Troop 97601 said it thanks Aluotto and the Westwood Candy Company & Gift Shoppe “for providing this invaluable learning opportunity.”

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PASCACK VALLEY

Choraliers ‘Light Up the Holidays’ Dec. 3

The Lakeside Choraliers present a holiday concert, “Light Up the Holidays,” on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 131 Pascack Road, Park Ridge. “Join us as we embark on our second half-century of entertaining audiences in the northern New Jersey area.” The Lakeside Choraliers is a non-sectarian community choir based in Montvale. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for ages 17 and under and can be purchased at the door, and in advance by contacting Dorothy Waldt at (201) 820-5923

The Pascack Valley High School Environmental Club held its annual Halloween costume upcycle event at the Meadowbrook Schoolʼs Harvest Festival last month.

More than 45 donated costumes were distributed to attendees as part of the clubʼs mission to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Weʼre told that if anyone in the community is looking to

donate gently used costumes for next yearʼs event, contact club advisor Michela Piccoline at mpiccoline@pascack.org to arrange a drop-off at the high school.

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The Westwood News reported, “Almost no one in the audience was surprised when Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid showed up at Humphrey Bogartʼs cafО and casino in ʻCasablanca.ʼ The lack of suspense, however, did not dull the enthusiasm of the sellout crowd when the screen classic was shown on the huge screen at the Pascack Theatre in Westwood. Movie fans applauded Bogart when he appeared, clapped lustily for Bergman, enjoyed the slick performances of Peter Lorre and Claude Rains, and sighed with nostalgia as the love story unfolded to the strains of “As Time Goes By.ʼ” Another “throwback” of the evening was a very nostalgic door

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