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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

MOMS RUN THE GRIDIRON Holiday Hillsdale, Emerson host charity games Nov. 26

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BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

More than 80 people took part in the public school districtʼs $29.4 million bond referendum virtual forum on Nov. 10, in advance of the special election itʼs called for Tuesday, Dec. 14. At the session, which lasted more than 90 minutes, the district noted that Montvale faces losing its small class sizes and its critical teacher-student relationships — and more than $7 million in state aid thatʼs available only through a successful referendum. Schools superintendent Darren Petersen said falling short at the polls “would be really challenging for the board. Weʼd be in a very difficult predicament” with the districtʼs old boilers. “Weʼd figure it out but we wouldnʼt be able to do what we planned to do. It wouldnʼt be good, letʼs put it that way.” See STATE on page 314

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District eyes next chapter for veteran school BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

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Above, the Hillsdale Lady Hawks in 2020. Undefeated, they’re taking on Tiki’s Turkeys of Oradell in The 4th Annual Mom Charity Flag Football game, Friday, Nov. 26 at Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale. Right, the Emerson Mamaliers’ game face from 2019. Emerson is playing a team of moms from River Edge at Emerson High School on Nov. 26 in the first Black Friday Football Fundraiser. All teams are playing for local charitable causes. HE 4TH ANNUAL Mom Charity Flag Football game is on, and youʼre invited. The contest pits newcomers Tikiʼs Turkeys of Oradell against the undefeated Hillsdale Lady Hawks. The game is billed for Friday, Nov. 26 at 10:30 a.m., with kickoff by 11, at Pascack Valley High School, 200 Piermont Ave., Hillsdale. Hillsdale is asking for an “entrance fee” of a non-perish-

able food donation or support on its GoFundMe page in support of Helping Hand Food Pantry at Hillsdale United Methodist Church, serving Hillsdale, Westwood, Emerson, Oradell, and Woodcliff Lake. Itʼs also a contest of fundraising; Hillsdale boosters might want to reach deeper than Oradell, which is playing to benefit The Lewin Fund to Fight Womenʼs Cancers.) Meanwhile, the Emerson

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Mamaliers — whose founder Karen Oberg Borenius got the idea for the annual momsʼ match from her sister-in-law, who played in a similar event in South Jersey — are gearing up to play a team from River Edge in what theyʼre billing as Black Friday Football

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District officials will consider moving forward on a bond referendum in 2023 to replace George G. White School if a potential site across from the middle school on Magnolia Street clears due dilligence. The district is open to a range of outcomes that serve school families best — and the move has potential amid the boroughʼs search for a site for a community center. “The due diligence phase for the Board of Education will commence shortly to investigate the possibility of a new structure,” district superintendent Robert Lombardy told Pascack Press on Nov. 16. The Hillsdale Public School District includes George G. White Middle School, at 120 Magnolia Ave., constructed in 1922, and Ann Blanche Smith and Meadowbrook elementary schools. Lombardy said next steps include a demographics study, title and deed searches, and a topographic study. He added this would include environmental testing of the soil. A decision on a referendum might come as early as January 2022, officials said. A likely bond referendum could be held in March 2023 should efforts show no problems and the Board of Education

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Firefighters get into an apartment at Westwood House from the outside after police and EMS find a victim has fallen, blocking the door.

Kristin Beuscher brings us to a Pascack Valley in which a good portion of the land was occupied by farms — and local papers took up the excitement and drama of the poultry world. SEE PAGE 4

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Mayor’s lessons learned on Covid-19 To the editor: thanking everyJwishes, one who sent prayers, well chicken soup, shrimp UST A NOTE

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global pandemic was not on our radar. But the pandemic came. And the hospital was here, to grab it by its throat. Today [Nov. 16] my 10-day sentence is up and I am paroled from Covid isolation. Some notes on my experience: The dumbest thing I did was not get the booster shot as soon as I was eligible. Some may find that counterintuitive, since the first two shots did not prevent me from contracting symptomatic Covid-19. “Breakthrough cases,” rather than contradict the need for inoculation, suggest the waning protective efficacy of the vaccines over time.

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antibodies, administered intravenously, cut that down to three days. During my isolation I was grateful to live in our home on Carolyn Street. With just the three of us (and Willie the dog) we sized our house just right. Like the three bears in Goldilocks… only each with their own bedroom and bath. The house proved quarantine/isolation friendly and a far cry from the four room, one bath (off the kitchen) railroad room four-story walk-up where we started out in Brooklyn. The rapid spread of a highly contagious virus in an urban setting is no mystery. It is a function of space. Itʼs safer for all of us in the suburbs. And not just from crime. The worst part of my experience was the uncertainty of whom the virus had touched besides me. I didnʼt sleep for almost 48 hours: a combination of the disquieting symptoms and worry. At 3 a.m. I found myself waking around in the yard, sitting on the porch, exhausted but unable to sleep — a disheveled, midnight rambling zombie. I was lucky the neighbors didnʼt call the PD on me. But that changed after the treatment and after my wife and son had successive negative tests. Besides that, not being able to interact with my wife, not talking with her, joking with her, kissing

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Police are investigating an alleged threat made against Westwood Regional High School, and the school community is reacting after a student was injured in a campus altercation. Thatʼs according to Acting Superintendent Jill Mortimer, writing families on Nov. 17 to say the Westwood Regional School District “denounces violence directed toward any member of our school community” and that “thoughts are with the student who was injured yesterday as the result of a conflict that occurred on the campus of Westwood Regional High School.” She promised “a strong response to what transpired.” The previous day there was an additional police presence at Westwood Regional Middle School after boys said “horsing around” a week prior caused a stir that was determined not to be a credible threat. All of the students involved are minors, and no identifying information is publicly available. According to Mortimer on Nov. 17, a high school student altercation prompted her and principal Frank Connelly to meet with all students in their physical education classes, “including the classes that did not meet today, to express our deep disappointment in what happened and to denounce violence in our school.” She said, “We advised students to come to an adult if they have an issue with someone or are worried about something.” She added, “We reiterated the

fact that services are available if they want to speak to someone confidentially about what they witnessed. Finally, we strongly stated it was wrong for any student to video this event instead of securing the assistance of an adult.” Mortimer said that day that administrators had met with the police chiefs of the Township of Washington and Westwood. She said, “Moreover, our guidance counselors started researching various highly regarded speakers who can come in to provide programs for students on conflict resolution and the importance of working as a school community. We will provide further information once we have specific information about our programming plans.” Mortimerʼs note came hours after she wrote families that the district had received information “about an alleged threat from a current student that could jeopardize the safety and security of the Westwood Regional High School. We are grateful to all of the community members who reached out to inform us of what they were hearing.” Specifically, she said, the district had received information regarding a recent hostile post directed at the high school. “We immediately notified the Washington Township Police, and they are actively conducting an investigation into not only the source but also the validity of the post. We understand that information and misinformation can spread rapidly through social media, and so the district strives to provide you with only the most accurate information as we receive it through our law

enforcement partners.” Mortimer wrote, “Please know that there will be additional police presence at the high school throughout the day Thursday and beyond that if deemed necessary. This will supplement the security measures we already have in place. We will continue to work alongside the local police departments to ensure the safety of the school.” She said, “I want to reassure you of the fact that the alleged actor of this threat will not be allowed in the school building. We have several measures in place to prevent that from happening. As the details unfold, I will continue to keep you updated.” The district board was to meet Nov. 18, after press time.

Middle school “threat” Police were out at the middle school with an “additional presence” on Tuesday, Nov. 16, after finding a threat overheard against the school was found not credible. Westwood Regional Middle School parents and staff members woke up to a notice from Mortimer on Tuesday, Nov. 16 saying that around 5:30 the previous night the administration learned a middle school student reported hearing another student make a threat against the school. “In our ongoing efforts to keep the children and staff of our district safe, we encourage them to report suspicious activity or situations they are concerned about. It has proven to be beneficial in the past, and it worked again yesterday,” Mortimer said. Westwood Police Chief Michael Pontillo, who has a seat on the K-12 board, told Pascack Press on Nov. 16 that this was a

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Museum chronicles local history The Pascack Historical Society invites members of the public to stop by its museum any Sunday from 1–4 p.m. Admission is free. Please wear your mask. The museum is located in an 1873 former chapel at 19 Ridge Ave., Park Ridge. While the museum is located in Park Ridge, it tells the story of all eight Pascack Valley towns: Emerson, Hillsdale, Montvale, Park Ridge, River Vale, Township of Washington, Westwood, and Woodcliff Lake. The museum is home to thousands of objects that chronicle life as it was in past centuries. Visitors will discover a special section devoted to colonial artifacts, they will learn about why shell beads called wampum were so important in the Pascack Valley, and they will see rooms recreated to illustrate early-19th century and Victorian life. The museum also has a collection of Lenape stone tools that predate European settlement. Adults are encouraged to bring their children for a unique learning experience.

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HIS WEEK WE GO back a century to a much different Pascack Valley — one in which a good portion of the land was still occupied by farms and the exciting events of the poultry world were reported in area newspapers. As Thanksgiving approached in 1921, Westwood was preparing for an influx of poultrymen and their finest feathered specimens, plus all the enthusiasts who would be coming out to view them. The North Bergen County Poultry Association was going to hold its

annual exhibition at Odd Fellowsʼ Hall. Home of a fraternal organization called the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the hall stood at Jefferson and Center avenues, now the Westwood firehouse parking lot. It was a center of Westwoodʼs social activity in the early 20th century. “The third annual poultry show, to be held at Westwood this year, beginning Thanksgiving Day and continuing for three days, will bring the birds of Bergen County in competition with select stock from other parts of the East,” the Rockland News reported. “Two floors of Odd Fellowsʼ Hall will

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who had been his opponent in the recent election. Hillsdale Town Clerk George Yates offered a cash prize of $5 in gold. Other prizes ranged from $1 to $10 each. The exhibition saw record attendance with Odd Fellowsʼ Hall filled to capacity every day. The show ended up being one of the biggest events of its kind held in Bergen County. Over 300 prize birds were on exhibition and dozens of Pascack Valley farmers took home prizes and ribbons. The top performer was W.H. Bratt of Hackensack, whose impeccable rooster Billy Mackay—named for Bergen County Sen. William Mackay — was the star attraction.

should bring back memories for our longtime Pascack Valley residents. Blue Hill Tavern, which was located for years on Orangeburgh Road in River Vale, was a bar and grill known for having the best thin-crust pizza around. Henry Zeller, been born in New York, came to River Vale in 1925 and opened the tavern in the early 1930s. Back then River Vale was “the sticks” — mostly farmland and woods with only about 900 residents. Blue Hill Tavern was around for more than 50 years as development sprang up around it. The advertisement dates to 1945, when a full Thanksgiving dinner cost $1.75. Of course, that might not be the deal you think it is. Figure in inflation, and that’s equivalent to about $25 today.

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be filled with feathered and other pet stock, such as rabbits and cavies [guinea pigs], which will vie with chickens of every known variety, from the brahma to the bantam, also pigeons, ducks and geese.” “Prizes aggregating nearly $1,000 will be awarded, consisting of gold coins and cash, as well as cups, ribbons, and other valuables,” added the Passaic Daily Herald. The most coveted prize cup was the one sponsored by Congressman Randolph Perkins. Westwood Mayor-elect Irving T. Brickell also sponsored a prize cup, as did Capt. M.M. Crockett,

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Nearly a dozen parents had made opted children out of some health lessons as of Nov. 16, after the Westwood Regional School District wrote K-5 parents and guardians to give them background and options related to material in the new state health curriculum standards being implemented this year. Thatʼs according to interim superintendent Jill Mortimer, in advance of the district board meeting of Nov. 18, which is after our press time. She said 20 parents hadmade inquiries. Per state law and district policy, parents can opt out of selected portions of the curricula, which are designed overall for health literacy. Michael Kenduck, district director of school programs, wrote families Oct. 29 to say, “We understand that there might be a few of the new comprehensive health and physical education standards that make families feel uncomfortable. Parents and guardians have the option to

excuse their child from selected portions of health lessons that might make their child feel uncomfortable,” writes in the letter. Kenduck said, “If you prefer to have your child excused from portions of the elementary health curriculum, send a signed letter to the school principal stating the Lesson #/Title that you would like your child to be excused from.” And he explained students who are excused from a health lesson “will be supervised and expected to engage in an alternative health related instructional activity.” Kenduck said, “I want to convey that our instructional staff

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Knights of Columbus Mother Seton Council #5427 of the Township of Washington is conducting its annual Winter Food Drive to collect non-perishable food goods to help the needy through local food pantries. Personal hygiene items are also welcome. The drive takes place on Saturday, Dec. 4. “We ask all Township of Washington residents to place bagged donations at your front door before 10 a.m. on that Saturday. Volunteers from the K of C will pick up the parcels as they cover every residence in the Township,” the council says. It adds, “A Food Drive notice will be mailed to Township households before the drive, and newspa-

per co-sponsor Pascack Press, will run a large notice about the event in a preceding issue.” Non-perishable food items needed are powdered milk, hot and cold cereals, canned fruits, vegetables, stew, fish, meats, soups, onecan 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. Parcels of food and other items may be left there as well. For more information, call co-chairman Chuck Merlo at (201) 661-0191, or

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A councilman on the Economic Development Committee said the committee soon will identify five downtown areas “that could use some sprucing up” as a first step in revitalization efforts. Councilman Frank Pizzella said the committee is working on a proposal it will soon present to council. “Itʼs basically sort of an approach to dealing with some of the downtown revitalization, or at least starting it, without getting too intense,” Pizzella said at the Nov. 9 council meeting. He said the idea was initiated by Councilman Zoltán Horváth when he was on the committee. Pizzella added the committee

was working on a branding program for Hillsdale to attract businesses and investment. He said a committee appointed by Mayor John Ruocco to discuss design and negotiate for a redeveloperʼs agreement has met with the redeveloper for the former Waste Management property on two site visits — “a couple meetings to exchange ideas” — and was drafting a redevelopment schedule. Pizzella said the committee includes himself, Ruocco, councilwoman Janetta Trochimiuk, Business Administrator Chris Tietjen, special redevelopment counsel Joseph Bauman, and Francis Reiner, of DMR Architects.

On Oct. 12, the council approved an agreement with Waste Management property conditional redeveloper CP Hillsdale LLC, formed by Claremont Development and March Development, both LLCs based in Morristown. The pact calls for a six-month deadline to complete a redeveloperʼs agreement and requires the redeveloper put $25,000 in escrow to reimburse borough professionals. If the 180-day period to produce and sign a redeveloperʼs agreement is not met, the redeveloperʼs agreement remains in effect unless the borough terminates it, borough officials said. — Michael Olohan

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Next step for ‘Galaxy’ passive park: Hiring a landscape architect During his January 2021 reorganization address, Rendo called for action on the site. As yet thereʼs no local advisory committee to help plan and initial park-related planning and implementation efforts. Padilla said the councilʼs Park and Recreation Committee is providing oversight to the park design process. He said the borough was due $500,000 in grant funds from the county upon its recently completed soil remediation. The borough also has grants pending for county matching funds totalling more than $100,000. On Nov. 2, residents approved continuation of a local Open Space fund and tax to provide matching funds for county and state grants.

Survey says… Rendo said in September that Parks and Recreation liaisons were reviewing comments from the related summer survey. The representatives were to report back to the mayor and council before advertising for a landscape architect. Padilla told Pascack Press that just over 60 total park surveys were filled out and returned, including 39 online surveys and about 24 print surveys. He said the small, unscientific survey showed most respondents favored a walking track and benches. Allowing dogs in the park was favored among respondents. A water fountain in the cen-

ter of the park drew 33 votes. Landscape accent lighting sparked 40 votes. Padilla noted that public sentiment, plus available funds, would play a role in what amenities are included. He said there appeared to be a council consensus to focus on honoring veterans via a memorial or monuments in the park. Councilwoman Josephine Higgins, a former borough mayor and a longtime advocate for honoring local veterans in the park, added that appropriate materials from the former VFW should be relocated to the site. Previously, Councilwoman Angela Hayes suggested the town consider a temporary ice rink, similar to Westfieldʼs outdoor rink, from November to March. Both Higgins and councilwoman Jacqueline Gadaleta supported the idea. Higgins said the borough had once located a temporary rink next to the tennis courts. It was unclear if an ice rink or artificial rink was a passive use. The survey noted that an ice rink was not an approved use. Padilla said the borough attorney will report on what amenities or uses may be considered in a passive park. Donations, sponsorships could be welcome Councilman Richard Schnoll suggested selling off Belgian blocks to help finance the parkʼs ongoing development and maintenance and Rendo said officials

would look into soliciting corporate sponsorships. Rendo has also said one resident was interested in making a major park donation and many others had offered to donate trees. In May, Rendo asked on his Facebook page for residents to share what they would like to see in the new park. Respondents said theyʼd like to see amenities ranging from a band shell to bike riding, a playground, a splash pool, miniature golf, a food truck area, and an outdoor gym circuit and obstacle

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Nature trail in limbo In addition to the proposed park, Rendo said 2021 would be the year to join efforts to develop a 1.5-mile Woodcliff Lake Reservoir Nature Trail, in concert with Park Ridge and Hillsdale. That effort appears stalled, with Suez recently telling Pascack Press that the three towns have yet to sign off on agreements needed for trail security and maintenance. — Michel Olohan

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Once a landscape architect is hired — said likely this December or early January 2022 — borough officials say theyʼre hoping to get designs for a long-awaited passive park at Woodcliff Avenue and Werimus Road within a few months. Meanwhile, the borough is considering residentsʼ input on possible uses for the former Galaxy Gardens site, on 2.1 acres. Recognition for veterans has emerged as a leading idea. Borough Administrator Tom Padilla said he anticipates the council hiring a landscape architect soon, and getting a couple park designs in early 2022. Padilla said the borough hopes for an opening by late summer or early fall 2022. A request for qualifications to hire a landscape architect was advertised in early November, Padilla told Pascack Press on Nov. 10. Qualified candidates must respond by this Nov. 30, and a landscape architect is likely to be appointed at the January reorganization meeting, he said. In February 2018, with Mayor Carlos Rendo tipping a 3-3 council tie to a 4-3 proposal win, the borough bought the land for $1.65 million. Some residents argued against the purchase, citing likely site contamination stemming from the siteʼs previous uses as a garden center and gas station. Indeed, contamination was found, adding $355,000 for soil clearing, grading and remediation.

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The Pascack Valley Regional High School District school board voted to hire a superintendent search consultant Nov. 15 to help in replacing P. Erik Gundersen, who left at the end of June following 27 years of district service. The district is now helmed by interim superintendent Daniel Fishbein, most recently an educational leadership consultant with the South Bergen Jointure Commission and longtime superintend-

ent of Ridgewood Public Schools. No information was offered at the meeting following the vote. When a signed contract is available we will report on its details. Gundersen accepted an offer as superintendent in the Suffern Central School District in April at a base annual salary of $265,000. He served 10 years as PVRHSD superintendent. Regional trustees voted to hire Strategic Educational Advan-

tage LLC, River Edge, for a base fee of $17,500, said Yas Usami, board business administrator and board secretary, on Nov. 16. District spokesman Paul Zeller, director of communication and technology, said the board would have a kickoff meeting with the consultant within weeks and discuss a timeline for the hiring. “The Board of Education values the input of the community as

they embark on hiring the next superintendent. With the consultantʼs help and guidance, the Board will seek input from the public on what they feel is most important in hiring the next superintendent,” Zeller said. He added, “The board will give updates throughout the process; however, given this is a personnel matter, candidate names and interviews are considered

confidential.” Strategic Educational Advantage LLC of River Edge includes CEO Dr. Frank Auriemma and President Dr. Michael Kuchar. An archived prior proposal to Wall Township Public Schools showed the consultant had conducted searches in Belleville, Boonton, and Secaucus. — Michael Olohan

Werfel (1,723). Before the 94 provisional ballots were vetted and counted, Calamari led DeSena by 41 votes. After, Calamari added 50 votes and DeSena picked up 41, leading to a 49-vote difference. The total includes early-voting provisional votes, including six for Calamari and four for DeSena; there were nine personal choice votes cast for mayor and

16 for council. Transparency and development were issues in the campaign. Neither Calamari nor DeSena replied to our request for comment. Provisional ballots often are taken when a voterʼs registration cannot be verified or a voter wishes to vote in-person or their voting status is uncertain. Provisional ballots were counted after the final vote-bymail ballots, postmarked by Nov. 2, were received on Nov. 8. This year, registered voters had three opportunities to cast ballots: via a mail-in ballot; during nine days of early voting Oct. 23–31; and in person Nov. 2 at the polls at town hall. — Michael Olohan

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“Growing Up: Identity” that discusses sexual orientation and gender identity. Kenduck notes the New Jersey Department of Education requires all public school districts to teach the updated standards. Some standards are not new and were included as part of the 2014 Standards. The state Department of Education explains online, New Jersey requires that all 1.4 million of its students “participate in a comprehensive sequential health and physical education program that emphasizes the natural interdisciplinary connection among wellness, health, and physical education.” It says, “All students will acquire the knowledge and skills of what is most essential to become individuals who possess health and physical literacy and pursue a life of wellness by developing the habits necessary to live healthy, productive lives that positively impact their families, schools and communities.” Kenduckʼs letter provides links for parents to follow if theyʼre interested: • New Jerseyʼs updated

health standards, • A curriculum guide, “The Great Body Shop,” published by The Childrenʼs Health Market of Wilton, Conn., (“a pre-K–8th grade nationally recognized comprehensive health education resource”) which the district purchased to supplement its health education lessons, • The districtʼs elementary health and physical education

curriculum, and • The district health and physical education policy. A discussion of topics raised in the new state health education standards first occurred in late August when Westwood trustee Michelle Sembler, the boardʼs curriculum committee liaison, apprised members and parents. A couple of parents expressed concern about the new

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E M ER SO N 20 Palisade Ave. (201) 261-5604 emersonlibrary.org • Baby & Me, for age 2 and under, meets Tuesdays, Nov. 23 and 30, at 11 a.m. An introduction to songs, dance and fingerplays with stuffed animals and rhymes. Indoors; masks must be worn. Registration is required for each date you plan to attend. H I LL S DA LE 509 Hillsdale Ave. (201) 358-5072

hfpl.org • The Foreign Film Series presents “Tanna” on Monday, Nov. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. In this 2005 Australian-Ni-Vanuatu film set on an island in the South Pacific, a young woman runs away with the man she loves to avoid an arranged marriage. Villagers wrestle with preserving their traditional culture or adapting it to the increasing outside demands for individual freedom. Unrated. Films are shown in the library meeting room. • Join the Knitting Group to

chat with friendly fellow knitters as everyone works on their own projects. Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at the library. Bring your own materials. Space is limited, so register online. MONTVALE 12 Mercedes Drive, Suite 100 (201) 391-5090 montvalelibrarynj.org • The library will offer a Grab and Go Hanukkah Craft on Monday, Nov. 22. Sign up online, then come to the library

that day to pick up your kit with supplies to create a Hanukkah wall banner at home. One per family; registration is required.

P A R K R I D GE 51 Park Ave. (201) 391-5151 parkridge.bccls.org • Join Miss Renee for Storytime on Tuesday morning, Nov. 23, at 10 a.m. in the First Friends room (across the hall from the library). Geared towards toddlers and preschool age, but open to all. Registration required.

RIVER VALE 412 Rivervale Road (201) 391-2323 rivervalelibrary.org • The library offers Virtual Qigong classes, via Zoom, on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This class is open to all ages, and you donʼt have to be a River Vale resident. Register to receive Zoom link. • The In-BeTween Book Club for grades 4–5 will meet at the library to discuss “Ms. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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The Park Ridge Rotary Club is accepting orders for fresh seedless navel oranges and pink grapefruit delivered from the groves of Florida and California. At this 34th annual fruit sale, the club has lined up a new supplier with an online ordering option, making ordering a breeze. A case, approximately 42 pounds, is $48. A half case, some 21 pounds, is $30. To order, visit http://freshfruitorder.org/ParkRidgeRota ry. All proceeds will support Gift of Life, the local high school schol-

arship program, alleviating food insecurity in community, and service projects. “Fresh oranges and grapefruit in December make for a great holiday gift for family, friends, business, schools, and churches — or for any special someone or occasion. You can simply bring sunshine to a neighbor who could use some,” the club told Pascack Press last week. The deadline to place orders is Friday, Nov. 26. Pick up your order on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon at International Bulb Company, 5 Wortendyke Ave., Montvale.

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The River Vale Seniors are hosting their Holiday Luncheon on Dec. 7 at the Emerson Hotel Restaurant in Emerson. The cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-member guests. Reservations must be made by Nov. 26.

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Grades 3–6 of the Religious School of Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley participated in Mitzvah Day, a day of performing good deeds, sponsored by Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey. TEPVʼs Simone Wilker said the students packed 144 bags of winter hats, gloves and other necessities for the homeless. “Thank you to a great group of volunteers including chairs Jenny Frank, Ellen Ginsberg and Brian Kaffee,” she

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to the community in which they live, and not just by reading about it, but by actually doing something yourself, and feel the joy of helping others.” TEPV says members come from more than a dozen towns in the Pascack Valley and beyond. “Our membership is currently over 500 family units who live in towns from Mahwah and Upper Saddle River to River Vale and Emerson and everywhere in between.” For more information visit tepv.org.

Troop 109 Turkey Trot Nov. 25–28

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Valley Chabad teens gathered Nov. 10 for a special event marking Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The teens enjoyed a game before settling down to decorate mugs to be given to local veterans. Valley Chabad told Pascack Press on Nov. 16 that “A definite highlight of the evening was hearing from Gold Star Mom Cheryl Hodges of Westwood. Cheryl lost her son, Marine Sgt. Christopher Hrbek, in 2010 in Afghanistan. She shared her story of ultimate sacrifice with the teens — how she coped and began a foundation to help others in his memory.” Sgt. Hrbek, 25, an artilleryman, was killed by an improvised explosive device amid combat operations in Helmand Province. Heʼd joined the USMC in 2002 after graduating Westwood Regional High School. He was a nine-year member of the Westwood Volunteer Fire Department and came from a family of firefighters. The Sgt. Christopher Hrbek Scholarship, in the amount of $2,500, is awarded annually to a graduating student at Westwood Regional High School. This student should demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a career involving service to

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others. Voters returned Hodges to Westwood Borough Council, to start her first full term Jan. 1, 2022. Sheʼs married with five children and 13 grandchildren. Her community service includes committee work at Zion Lutheran Church, volunteering at Westwood Senior House, service on the Westwood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, founder of the Sgt Christopher Hrbek Scholarship and Memorial Fund and organizer of the Annual Dadʼs Dash, and member activities in the New Jersey Oncology Managers Society. On the council, sheʼs liaison for recreation, health, parking, and the community hospital, and is deputy liaison for the DPW and Senior Advisory Committee. On the Sgt. Christopher R. Hrbek Memorial Scholarship Fund webpage, Hodges notes “June 6, or what is better known as D-Day, will long be remembered for the invasion of Normandy in 1944. For many, June 6, 1984, the 40th anniversary of

Gold Star Mom Cheryl Hodges of Westwood addresses The Valley Chabad Teen Leadership Initiative CTeen program in an event marking Veterans Day. (Valley Chabad photo)

D-Day, is better remembered as the day Sgt. Christopher R. Hrbek was born.” She says “Chris was as handsome as he was friendly – quick-witted with a heart as big and as bright as the sun. He was a Boy Scout, high school wrestler, and an always willing and confident participant in many school and community activities.” She said Chris deferred fire service, a lifelong goal, particularly at the New York City Fire Department, in order to join the Marines after the events of Sept. 11, 2001. “Chris demonstrated, early on as a Marine, his commitment to excel. His outstanding behavior quickly gained him the attention and respect of his superiors and enabled

him to swiftly move up the ranks. It was not long before Chris became Sgt. Hrbek – a trusted leader and a Marineʼs Marine who loved every minute of his service to his country.” In Afghanistan, he received the Bronze Star with Valor. Three weeks after his heroic actions, he was killed while checking on the safety of his

men. “Sgt. Christopher R. Hrbek had a plan. He lived his life with pride, determination and honor. He was fearless in his pursuits and had an insatiable appetite for adventure. Above all, Sgt. Hrbek always knew how to have fun! His story and his inspiration will live on forever,” Hodges said. The Valley Chabad Teen Leadership Initiative is a popular teen group that gathers regularly for a variety of social and community service-oriented activities for Jewish teens in the Pascack Valley and Saddle River towns. We last featured CTeen on Nov. 1, in a cover story, “Moms, girls shine on: 40 in new Valley Chabad Teen Initiative tradition.” The programs are open to all Jewish teens regardless of affiliation. To learn more or to have your teens volunteer, visit valleychabadteens.org or write rabbiyosef@ valleychabad.org.

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How to handle the return of Black Friday

The holiday season figures to feel more familiar in 2021 than it did a year ago, when a global pandemic forced people to change how they celebrated and shopped. Though the pandemic is not yet in the rear-view mirror, the rollout of a trio of effective vaccines should make it possible for millions of people to celebrate safely this holiday season.

A return to normalcy should be welcome news for local retailers, and Black Friday could start the beginning of a busy and lucrative holiday season. With a more normal holiday season on the horizon, shoppers may benefit from a refresher course on how to get the best Black Friday deals. • Start early. Black Friday may not begin until the day after

Thanksgiving, but savvy shoppers know that many retailers post or leak their sales well in advance of the big day. Various websites are devoted to helping consumers find the best Black Friday deals. Many such websites update their listings as retailers release more sales information. Consumers can bookmark Black Friday websites and then

periodically visit them to learn about the latest deals. • Comparison shop. Getting a head start on Black Friday shopping also affords shoppers a chance to comparison shop. PriceGrabber.com makes it easy to compare deals from a wide range of retailers on everything from appliances to furniture to pet supplies. • Confirm when stores open. Many retailers abandoned midnight store openings on Black Friday a year ago. Such decisions were made to protect public health and many remain in place. Though it might be a family tradition to visit a retailer in the wee small hours of the Black Friday morning, the pandemic has changed the holiday shopping landscape. So confirm when stores open and close before crawling out of bed in the dark this Black Fri-

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• Utilize curbside pickup to avoid crowds. Shoppers nervous about COVID-19 donʼt have to sit Black Friday out for the second year in a row. Various retailers started offering curbside pickup during the pandemic and that option has proven so popular that itʼs stuck around even after vaccines became widely available. Shoppers with unvaccinated children at home or those who simply want to avoid crowds can safely land great deals by opting for curbside pickup this Black Friday. Black Friday figures to feel more normal in 2021 than it did a year ago. Consumers can capitalize on Black Friday sales by revisiting some old shopping strategies and embracing new ones as the 2021 holiday season begins.

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travel season will be back in full swing this November. Uncertainty spurred by the Delta variant may compel some people to stay home or delay making holiday travel plans. However, a recent survey from the vacation rental site Evolve found that 32 percent of travelers

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were not factoring the Delta variant into their travel plans at all. In addition, just under 47 percent of the more than 5,000 travelers surveyed months in advance of the holiday season indicated they would not consider canceling their trips until much closer to their departures. That data points to what could be a very unpredictable and busy holiday travel season. With that unpredictability in mind, prospective travelers can consider these tips as they make plans to travel this Thanksgiving. • Recognize the travel timeline might be different. The successful rollout of three COVID19 vaccines has allowed life to return to some semblance of normalcy, but millions of professionals are still working from home full-time. Remote working has afforded people more flexibility in regard to when they can travel this Thanksgiving. The online travel and bookings experts at Priceline reported in September that the busiest travel day for Thanksgiving at

that point was Monday, November 15. Thatʼs a week and a half prior to Thanksgiving. A return to in person learning may limit familiesʼ ability to travel so early, but travelers who can work remotely and donʼt have to take school into consideration should recognize that the travel timeline has changed. That could make booking early flights more difficult and expensive than it used to be. • Pack light. Travelers who intend to fly this Thanksgiving may want to avoid checking any luggage. Baggage fees can be expensive, but many airlines also have been forced to confront new issues that hadnʼt been a problem in the past. For example, in June American Airlines was forced to cancel hundreds of flights due to pandemic-related staffing shortages. Staffing shortages can lead to confusion and last-minute cancellations, which may increase the likelihood that travelersʼ luggage is lost or temporarily misplaced. By packing just a carry-on bag, travelers can ensure they have

everything they need when they arrive at their destination. • Check the weather forecast. Extreme weather has become the norm as the effects of climate change continue to become more apparent. Late November has not traditionally been a stormy season in many parts of North America, but itʼs still important that travelers stay abreast of the weather forecasts on and around Thanksgiving. Knowledge of the forecast may spur travelers who are driving to change their travel dates so they arenʼt caught in storms. Those who intend to fly may not have such flexibility, but it still pays to know the forecast. If a storm is coming, air travelers can give themselves extra time to get to the airport or even book rooms at airport hotels so they wonʼt have to drive to the airport during a storm. The 2021 Thanksgiving weekend figures to be both busy and unique.

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Thanksgiving is a beloved holiday. Families may have their own unique Thanksgiving traditions, but one staple of this kickoff to the holiday season is bound to make its way to Thanksgiving dinner tables no matter how unusual familiesʼ holiday celebrations may be: turkey. Much effort goes into picking and preparing a Thanksgiving turkey. Depending on the size of the bird, turkeys can take many hours to cook. Thanksgiving celebrants are no doubt familiar with oven-roasted turkey, which is the most traditional way to cook turkey. But this year hosts who want to expand their horizons and think beyond the oven can consider two popular alternative methods to cooking a Thanksgiving turkey.

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The 53rd Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. in Park Ridge United Methodist Church. A community tradition for over 50 years, the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service celebrates gratitude across many faith traditions and will feature clergy and

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Commander Doug Frank of Gen. Leonard E. Wood American Legion Post 162 in Hillsdale requests the community write letters and cards to our local troops on active duty. “Anyone who has served in the military and has been away over the holidays knows how much it means to receive mail from home. They may not be home for the holidays so bring a bit of home to them. Please write a card or letter,” Frank told Pascack Press on Nov. 15. He said, “Letters and cards may be addressed to one of the names below, or left blank, which will be distributed to this list and others. All should be placed in drop-off boxes in the River Vale Boro Hall, Hillsdale Boro Hall lobby, or Hillsdale post office or library during regular business hours.” Donʼt stamp your letters; the post will take care of bulk mailing. The last date for pick-up is Dec. 9.

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The Hillsdale 50-plus Club Christmas Luncheon is set for Friday, Dec. 10 from noon to 3 p.m. at Seasons in the Township of Washington. $55 includes pasta,

salad, entree, coffee, dessert, beer, wine, and soda, and a DJ and singer. Call Fran Bruggemann at (201) 666-9364.

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Welcome back! Robert Quiles, Katrina Michalewski, Sarah Friedman, and Nancy Feldman. Bergen County Players returns Nov. 20 with the rousing musical revue “A Grand Night for Singing: A Celebration of Rodgers & Hammerstein.” Tickets, priced at $25, may Marking a return to live the- by Steve Dougherty, this twoater after a 20-month hiatus, time Tony Award-nominated be purchased at bcplayers.org, Bergen County Players (BCP), show features the quintessential by calling (201) 261-4200, or one of Americaʼs longest-run- work of Rodgers & Hammer- by visiting the box office at 298 ning little theater companies, is stein and "includes some of the Kinderkamack Road in Oradell thrilled to announce that its best musical theater songs ever during regular box office hours. The Bergen County Playdoors will reopen beginning written; itʼs hard to resist!” ers, Inc. is a non-Equity, nonNov. 20 with the rousing musical (Variety). Performances are at the Lit- profit community theater comrevue “A Grand Night for Singing: A Celebration of Rodgers & tle Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kin- pany dedicated to presenting Hammerstein.” derkamack Road in Oradell, quality productions for the Under the direction of Alan Nov. 20– Dec. 19 (Friday and enrichment of the community. For more information visit Demovsky, musical direction by Saturday evenings at 8 and SunSteven Bell, and choreography day afternoons at 2). bcplayers.org.

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Amir Jewelry owners Rana and Bashar Amir are here to help. since 1998. Siblings Bashar and Rana, natives of Syria, offer a generous and beautiful range of fine jewelry, including 14K and 18K gold, sterling silver, platinum, diamonds and a wide collection of watches. They also specialize in engagement rings, wedding

that promises precision — Rana agrees the store is an area staple. “Weʼre honest with our clients. When a customer walks in, they feels at home, theyʼre at ease. We have the best prices,” she says. The name Amir comes up often, and glowingly, in recommendations for jewelry sales,

repairs, and resizing, she says, “Itʼs a good town with great people.” Itʼs that relationship with clients thatʼs taken Amir Jewelry now into its third decade in the heart of the township. The work is as much an art as it is a craft, trade, and tradition.

“All work is performed on premises. Nothing is sent out.” Recently renovated, Amir Jewelry is a work of art in its own right, a reinvestment in success. Itʼs part of a work ethic and eye for detail the siblings picked up from their family business overseas, which started with their

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Fire department on the job, above and beyond

The Westwood Volunteer Fire Department on Nov. 13 assisted on a medical call at Westwood House, the federally subsidized senior low-income housing apart-

ment on Madison Avenue. According to the department on Facebook, “The patient had fallen down in front of their apartment door and the PD and EMS

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Making the save: A Westwood firefighter gains access to an after a resident in need collapses, blocking the door. crews were unable to gain access. comments. A sample: • Shannon Rumsey: Great While Rescue 1ʼs crew went inside and tried to pop open the job! Thank you for your service. apartment door, Truck 1ʼs crew set You are our heroes. • Linda Givone Morrison: up the tower ladder and gained access to the apartment through Such a great crew of volunteers! • Stacey Pappas: Great job. the outside window. Truck 1ʼs crew was able to then move the Hope tenant is ok. • Gina Avitabile-Hansen: And patient and allow EMS to enter the in that wind? God bless them. apartment to do their thing.” • Darlene Mandeville: AweThe department added, “We just wanted to point out that our some job! Thanks! • Beth Levesque: God bless members that were in the bucket were very brave today as they had these wonderful people. • Suzanne M. Mullany: to leave the security of the buck to move themselves through the win- BRAVO!!! • Jeanne Avitabile: WOW! dow and into the top floor apartGOD BLESS!!! THK U 4 BEING ment (seven stories high).” Naturally, the post received a THERE!!! • Diane Leslie Grimaldi: Real deluge of loves, likes, and positive

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life heroes! I hope the resident will be okay. • Roberta Kahn Hanlon: Fantastic. Mejia off to basic training On Nov. 14, the deparment gave a shout out to 3rd Lt. Manny Mejia, “who left earlier today for basic training with The National Guard. Lt. Mejia is a hardworking and well known individual around town. Along with being a volunteer firefighter he works for the Westwood DPW. We know heʼs going to do a great job and we hope to see him soon.” — Staff report

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Tips to keep your tree fresh this holiday season or have cut down for the, can reassure them that the tree is likely to stay strong throughout December. Trees purchased from a tree lot may have been cut long before they made it to the lot — which can make it harder to keep them looking good until Christmas Day. • Cut an inch off the base of any tree thatʼs not freshly cut. MSU Extension at Michigan State University notes that all Christmas trees are conifers, which means they have resin canals in their trunks. Once a tree is cut, the resin can block the pores and make it harder for the tree to take in water. Cutting an inch off the base of a tree that was not freshly cut just before putting it in the stand can help ensure it gets the water it needs to stay healthy and firm. MSU Extension notes that this

approach should be taken with any tree that was not cut within six to eight hours of being put in a stand. • Replenish the water supply every day. Fresh tree veterans recognize that Christmas trees can be very thirsty, especially within the first week or so of being cut and brought home. Fill the stand with water each morning and, if necessary, refill it each night before going to bed. The more water a tree gets and drinks, the more likely it is that the tree will look healthy all the way to Christmas Day. MSU Extension notes that many decorative or antique tree stands do not hold much water, so anyone with such a stand may need to replenish the water supply more than once or twice per day. • Keep the tree away from a heat source. For safetyʼs sake,

trees should be kept away from heating vents, fireplaces and space heaters. But keeping trees away from such heat sources, and ensuring they are not spending the daytime in direct sunlight also decreases

the chances they will dry out before Christmas Day. A handful of simple strategies can help holiday celebrants keep their Christmas trees looking good throughout December. Merry Christmas!

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PARK RIDGE POLICE RESERVE SEEKS OFFICERS

The Reserve Unit of the Park Ridge Police seeks new officers. The Reserve Unit is committed to upholding the Constitution, community, and agency it serves. The unit relies upon the professionalism, dedication, and commitment of its officers to accomplish this task. The vision of the Reserve Unit is to work as a vital part of the police department in building and maintaining the strong bonds of a healthy community policing program. This will be accomplished by providing all officers with the tools they need. In turn, the unit will assist the police department in meeting the challenges of reducing crime, creating a safer community, and improving the quality of life. The core values of this Unit are: integrity, professionalism, commitment, moral character, mutual respect, and teamwork. Applications to become a reserve officer in Park Ridge will be accepted until January. Applicants

should understand they are volunteering to contribute to the overall mission of the unit. Individuals are expected to be professional on and off duty and will be held accountable for their actions at all times. Before applying, make sure you and your family are ready for what will be required of you. In order to qualify you must be a citizen of the Unites States, live within five miles of Park Ridge (provided no program exists in your municipality), be at least 18, be in good physical and mental health, be at least a high school graduate, not have a criminal record or unsatisfactory driving record (background check required), successfully complete the next class held at the Bergen County Police and Fire Academy in Mahwah (classes held at night for three months), and expect to serve around 150 hours a year (includes training and duty time). For more information and an application, call Sgt. DiBlasi at (201) 391-5400 ext. 5232 or stop by police headquarters.

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PVHS announces its AP Scholars

Pascack Valley High School is pleased to announce that 19 students from the Class of 2022 have earned 2021 AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams. These students are acknowledged for their performance on AP exams, taken during their junior year of high school. Mark Daniels and Drew Petaccia qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Four students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. These students are Helen Choi, Holly Kaplan, Alex Schlessinger, and Emma Wegner. Thirteen students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by

Pascack Valley High School 2021 AP Scholars from the Class of 2022. Front to back, left to right: Holly Kaplan, Sophie Starr, Preston So, Alex Schlessinger, Alexander Betancourt, Aiden Costello, Abigail Uhl, Alexandra Spadafino, Luca Focella, Drew Petaccia, Emma Wegner, Helen Choi, Sarah Boumlouka, Leah Glasser, Alexandra DeFelice, Maia Klarin, Sharanya Devarakonda, and Mark Daniels. (PVHS photo.)

completing three or more AP exams with scores of 3 or higher. The AP Scholars from the Class of 2021 are Alexander Betancourt, Sarah Boumlouka, Aidan Costello, Alexandra DeFelice, Sharanya Devarakonda, Luca Focella, Leah Glasser, Maia Klarin, Kareena Shah, Preston So, Alexandra Spadafino, Sophie Starr, and Abigail Uhl. Boardʼs The College Advanced Placement (AP) Program provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP exams. As members of the Class of ʼ22, these students have one more year in which to complete college-level work and possibly earn a higher-level AP Scholar Award.

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Christmas trees are often the pièce de résistance of holiday decor. Few things draw the attention of holiday guests quite like an awe-inspiring Christmas tree, especially when that tree maintains its fresh, healthy sheen throughout December. Many families purchase fresh trees over Thanksgiving weekend or during the first weekend of December. Though the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day may seem like a long time to keep a tree looking great, there are a handful of ways for holiday celebrants to help their trees maintain that undeniable appeal for the long haul. • Pick the right tree. Choosing the right tree is one of the simplest ways to keep a tree looking good throughout the holiday season. A freshly cut tree that buyers choose and cut themselves

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The Golden Age Social Club of Park Ridge welcomed a new member, Kathleen Maher, at right, at the business meeting on Nov. 2. The ceremony was conducted by 2nd Vice President Mary Jane Burns, left. “Kathy, a longtime resident of Park Ridge, recently retired as a teacher. Her energy and warm personality will be a tremendous asset to the club,” the club reports. All Park Ridge seniors are eligible to join and attend the Tuesday meetings. For more information, call president Brenda Yanni at (201) 410-7981.

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Board President Ernie DiFiore said the board did its due diligence at Memorial Elementary School and Fieldstone Middle School and found boilers failing and problems with aged HVAC systems, where air filters needed during the pandemic could not be added. “When you consider that we do value our small class size … we do have an increasing population coming, weʼve done our own demographic study and I believe the town did one as well and we do believe we are having more students come into town from the developments,” DiFiore said. He said homes being sold in Montvale are being sold to families with children and that with this referendum passing more classroom space would be ready for them by 2026. (Similarly, Westwood Regional School District, serving Westwood and the Township of Washington, is looking at its demographics and anticipating a need for more classroom space.) Montvale Public Schools are asking its districtʼs 6,808 registered voters to approve $29.4 million for upgrades to both Memorial Elementary School and Fieldstone Middle School. The public referendum question offers a yes or no vote on the entire amount. The district said an average homeowner would pay $325 for 25 years to pay off the $22.2 million portion of bond costs not reimbursed by state aid. If voters approve the referendum, school officials said approved state education aid would cover $7.2 million of the cost. Mayor Michael Ghassali has thrown his personal support behind the measure, on Nov. 8 advising residents, “Numerous developments in town will likely help to offset much of this cost for taxpayers.” The mayor, a two-term Republican, said, “I believe that these improvements to our schools are a necessary invest-

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ment in our town and in our childrenʼs futures.” (See “Mayor endorses $29.4M schools bond,” Pascack Press, Nov. 14, 2021.) Any resident planning to vote by mail who is not yet signed up can submit a vote-by-mail application to the county clerkʼs office by Tuesday, Dec. 7. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Dec. 14. In-person voting on Tuesday, Dec. 14 is open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting districts 1, 2, and 3 vote at the Senior Community Center, One Memorial Drive; District 4 votes at the Municipal Complex, 12 Mercedes Drive, 2nd Floor, Council Chambers. Unlike the general election that just passed, there is no early in-person voting for the school bond referendum. PETERSEN

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More families inbound According to the district, a 2019 demographics study estimated “another 100-plus students could enroll over the five-year timespan that we are in the middle of. By 2023-24, the district is projected to grow from current enrollment of about 940 to 1,090 students.” It adds, “However, we can't rely on the actual student count to spread as evenly as a mathematic average. We want to allow flexibility for growth, even if it arrives as ʻbubblesʼ impacting a few grades with larger class sizes.” DiFiore said should the bond not be approved, “Weʼre going to have to take some evasive action with basically our hands tied behind our backs because weʼd have to start the process all over again. These are things that the board has identified need to be

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addressed and this is the process in which we address them.” He added, “Hopefully the public agrees and allows us to take the actions that need to be taken to make sure our district remains a top school district that it is.”

By the numbers District officials and their bond counsel said that most facilities improvements, including the new and repurposed classroom spaces, HVAC upgrades, increased classroom security such as new doors and inside locking mechanisms, ADA-compliant ramps at Fieldstone, boiler replacements, improved fire alarm systems, and restroom renovations, need to be done even without an approved referendum. However, officials emphasized that the referendum provides nearly 25% state aid for education-related projects that are long-needed and facilities Source: Montvale Public Schools via montvalek8.org/future. upgrades the district must undertake due to projected increases in counsel — fielded questions in a state education department inienrollment and long-delayed “chat room” and called in by resi- tially approved a $38 million modernization of its facilities and dents. bond referendum for Montvaleʼs physical plant. DiFiore said the 2019 demo- schools in 2020, the average These include improvements graphics study projected 748 new annual $460 property tax in safety and security, improved housing units coming into town increase made that proposal a facilities including five new class- and one estimate is both schools non-starter. rooms at Memorial Elementary will see another 150 students by She said the referendum was School and to repurpose existing 2025. pared down to the $29.4 million space at Fieldstone for modern art He said residents without by removing most new construcand music classes, plus a wellness children in school should think tion from the proposal. She precenter and additional classrooms. back to why they moved to Mont- viously noted state aid does not Moreover, funds would be vale, suggesting it was at least in cover new construction. used to replace boilers (some 60- part due to the school districtʼs Check out the districtʼs refplus years old) and replace heat- winning reputation. erendum web portal at monting, ventilation and air conditionThe district said a resident valek8.org/future for a breakdown ing (HVAC) systems. This would considering selling a home in the of costs and projects, frequently add air conditioning to all spaces next five to eight years can con- asked questions, a video without it or relying on inefficient sider the cost of the proposed overview, and a link to the Nov. systems. improvements as an investment 10 virtual school bond forum Restrooms at both schools toward a higher selling price video. Residents can email their would be renovated and a new and/or easier selling process. questions to restroom facility would be built “At $325 per year, that future@montvalek8.org. near Fieldstoneʼs athletic fields. investment would be an estimated Pascack Press welcomes At the forum, officials such $1,625 to $2,600. It would be a signed letters on timely local as Petersen, Business Administra- fraction of the value of a speedy, topics at thepressgroup.net. See tor Andrea Wasserman, and profitable sale,” notes the dis- Page 2 for guidelines. DiFiore, plus district teachers and trictʼs bond referendum website. the consulting architect and bond Wasserman said though the

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willing to devote a part of their lives defending America. How does a grateful nation thank such men and women? I donʼt know what actions we can take in a single day that would do justice to that effort. Around the nation, citizens like ourselves gather at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month to honor our veterans, but is that enough? I maintain that the best way to thank our veterans is to protect the values that motivated their service, to ensure that those who come after us can live in a nation that cherishes and protects freedom, liberty, and individual rights. And if those values are no longer held in high regard by our nation, then the words that are said today in towns across America honoring such men and women are in vain. I ask all citizens of Hillsdale never to forget this as we go about living our lives in a nation that exists because of our brave veterans. Mayor John J. Ruocco Hillsdale

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many young people gathered to learn about what our serviceman and woman have done to protect our way of life and keep us safe. On the theme of Veterans Day, I met this week with representatives of a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Afghan refugees find jobs and housing in our area. I bring this up with the topic of Veterans Day because these refugees in particular served with our forces during the Afghan war and were integral to our mission and to helping and protecting our military. This service to protect our troops put them and their families at great risk to in their home country. We are grateful for their service as it ensured that our U.S. forces could do the job they were sent there to do. These families are currently living at military bases until proper housing can be found. If anyone would like more information on how we can help these families, please reach out. Mayor Keith Misciagna Park Ridge

Notes on a Hillsdale Misciagna on article Veterans Day To the:editor: “Growing pains over center: Attorney R community and refugees urges cooperation on capital projTo the editor: ect,” Pascack Press, Nov. 15: To on Thursday, clarify: Both committees [taking I Nov. 11 to speak at the Ameri- up the fields and community cencan Legionʼs Veterans Day event. E

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I want to thank the Legion for their dedication to our veterans and to the other Park Ridge organizations who joined us including so many of our students who participated. It was great to see so

ter] were created by me at the Oct. 12 council meeting. The councilʼs bylaws allow the mayor to create special committees and populate them without council consent. I think the remarks of our borough attorney may have been a

factor in sparking this confusion when he said that the council has the power under law to create whatever committees it so chooses. That is quite true, but they have not done so yet on this issue. Mayor John Ruocco Hillsdale Correction: In the article Mayor Ruocco refers to we give an incorrect party affiliation for Hillsdale Borough Council President Abby Lundy. She is a Republican. We regret the error.

Gottheimer: Bipartisan infrastructure bill a ‘victory’ To the editor: for pragIDemocrats matic problem-solving, and Republicans came

theimer, co-chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, released this statement just before joining President Joe Biden at the White House on Nov. 15 for the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signing ceremony.

Woman’s Club puts service first To the editor: 127 of T the founding of New Jersey State Federation of Womenʼs HE

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donment, homelessness and human trafficking to build a better life for themselves. In the northern area of New Jersey, gift cards in increments of $10 from Visa, American Express, Walmart, Target, ShopRite and Dunkinʼ Donuts were collected to be included with handmade greeting cards. Many women from the Palisades District met at the clubhouse to decorate the greeting cards, which will be given to the teens to let them know they are thought of. Fleece blankets were also made to be distributed to various other organizations. The

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together, working with the President, to craft and pass the greatest infrastructure investment in a century. This bipartisan bill is a huge win for New Jersey families and will help create two million jobs a year for the next decade. I am proud to have played a key role in helping to shape and pass this once-in-a-generation legislation. For New Jersey and our hardworking families, this bipartisan bill will help build the new Gateway Train Tunnel, fix our crumbling roads, bridges, rail, and NJ Transit, help fight climate change, invest in our ports, expand broadband access to the unconnected, and get lead out of our childrenʼs drinking water. Now, we can finally get shovels in the ground and people to work. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-5) Editorʼs note: Josh Got-

Getting it done: Deen Meloro, past State President of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (left) and NJSFWC Third Vice President Susan Chambers at the Day of Service held at the Woman’s Club of Westwood.

Clubs is approaching. To celebrate this event, Saturday, Nov. 13 was designated as Federation Day of Service. The chosen charity is Covenant House New Jersey, which has eight sites providing comprehensive residential care and related services to help New Jerseyʼs youth who have suffered from abuse, neglect, aban-

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of whom are moms of younger children, is used to competition in the River Edge Kickball League. Theyʼre looking for a flag football coach and are facing Hillsdale with all due respect. “Weʼre a little concerned since theyʼre veterans and know the ins and outs of the game, and they look like they have a lot of muscles,” she said. Oradell is passionate about its charity, The Lewin Fund (thelewinfund.org), which fights womenʼs cancers. “Itʼs a great organization, with

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Fundraiser. That game is Friday, Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. at Emerson High School, 131 Main St., Emerson. The Mamaliers are selling baked goods, bracelets, and snacks, with proceeds donated to the Monchino family; and food donations going to Emerson Food Pantry. Their hashtag is #ToughLikeLynn. Lynn Monchino, 46, who was an office manager for Breast Surgical Services at Englewood Hospital, passed on Sept. 1 following a sudden illness. She is survived by her husband, David, and daughter, Isabella. Borenius, a meditation and mindfulness coach, said of the Mamaliers and their Black Friday Football Fundraiser, “Typically we do it for a food drive. This year weʼre doing it for a food drive and for a family in town, so we decided to do it in our town, and Irene [Hancock]ʼs going to do it in their town.” Sheʼs grateful River Edge has stepped up. “They said they would, thank goodness, a couple of weeks ago, so they donʼt have much training time. Theyʼre good sports. Iʼm happy theyʼre volunteering and being part of it.” Emerson, which played Hillsdale in 2018 and 2019 but sat 2020 out over Covid concerns, enters this match against River Edge without its battle-tested coaches, brothers Cole and Dylan DeMagistris, who are now in college. “We begged them not to leave but they decided to do the college road. They didnʼt want to hang out with the moms. Now we have two fathers in town who are coaching us, two fathers are stepping up,” Borenius said. We asked whether Emerson would play Hillsdale again. “Oh, 100%, and itʼll be a good game, thatʼs for sure,” Borenius said. She added that in addition to turning out for the game, readers might want to “do a no-rain dance.” This 4th Annual Mom Charity Flag Football game is the first time Hillsdale will get to play at home,

nobody on that board pulling a salary. It all goes to the patients or to continuing education or to studies,” Tikijian says. She adds that the fundʼs founder, Sharyn N. Lewin, M.D., FACS, a board-certified gynecologic oncologist, medical director of the Regional Cancer Centerʼs Gynecologic Oncology Division at Holy Name Medical Center, is “a wonderful human.” “To be honest, none of us have ever played flag football. Half of us are athletes; weʼre starting a softball league. And Iʼm older now.

I have a little bit of a hamstring sting,” she says. She adds, “Weʼre saying, Letʼs do what we can, and if we raise a dollar itʼs a dollar more than we had.” Oradell practices at Doug Parcells Athletic Complex, but Tikijian has a niece and two nephews who went through Pascack Valley High School, and sheʼs been there often to cheer at games. “I feel a connection to that field,” she says.

Mamaliers are playing for the family of the late Lynn Monchino, 46, of Emerson.

having beaten Emerson in away games in 2018 and 2019, and the Montvale Cowgirls on their own stomping grounds in 2020. Lady Hawks founder Irene Hancock told Pascack Press on Nov. 8 that Hillsdale was looking forward to playing Emerson again — musing that if another team had come through then Hillsdale and Emerson could have met in a playoff game — but it didnʼt shake out that way. That other team decided to play a different sport, she said. Against this backdrop, Hancock, who works in medical sales, says internet chatter alleges that Hillsdale is afraid to play Emerson again. She dismisses it out of hand. “They have their own reasons for staying in Emerson, which is great, but we really wanted to play at home this year.” Hancock said her players are thrilled about their new sponsor, The Cornerstone Restaurant, at 84 Broadway in Hillsdale. “We end up at Cornerstone for lunch and drinks and celebrations after practices and games, and we love them, theyʼre so much fun and weʼre so happy theyʼre supporting what weʼre all about,” she says. Hancock lauds Oradell as “a bunch of athletic girls who play dodgeball, softball, so they were totally into this.” Oradell team founder Danielle Tikijian told Pascack Press on Nov. 16 that her team of 15, most

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break. • Tap local services: Many communities offer a range of free or subsidized services that help seniors and caregivers by providing things like home delivered meals, transportation, senior companion services and more. Call 211 to find out whatʼs available in your community, or call AARPʼs caregiving resource center (877333-5885), which provides referrals to local resources. • Use respite: Respite services can provide short-term care to your mom so you can take some time off. To locate services in your area, try the ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center at ARCHrespite.org. • Hire in-home help: You may want to consider hiring a part-time home-care aide that can help with things like preparing meals, housekeeping or personal care. Costs can run $12 to $30 an hour depending on where you live

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pay for her medications, utilities, health care, and other needs. • Get insurance help: If you have questions about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about long-term care, your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free counseling on all these issues. Call 877-839-2675 or visit ShiptaCenter.org to locate a nearby counselor. You can also get help at Medicare.gov or by calling 800633-4227, and through the Medicare Rights Center, which staffs a helpline at 800-333-4114. • Tap other resources: There are a number of other organizations you can draw on for additional information like the Family Care Alliance (Caregiver.org/family-care-navigator), which provides a state-by-state listing of caregiving programs and services; Caring.com, which offers caregiving advice, senior housing information and online support groups; the Alzheimerʼs Association (ALZ.org/care),

which provides information unique to the challenges of dementia caregivers; and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (www.caregiver.va.gov), which offers caregiver support services to veterans and even spouses of veterans. And, if you happen to be sharing care responsibilities with others, sites like LotsaHelpingHands.com and CaringBridge.org can help you coordinate together. • Take care of yourself: Make your own health a priority. Being a caregiver is a big job that can cause emotional and physical stress and lead to illness and depression. The only way you can provide the care your mother needs is to make sure you stay healthy. 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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Body will be offering primitive reflex evaluations of your children for only $21 (normally $300). Take advantage of this offer because we only have 17 spots left until the year is up. Functional neurology, primitive reflex remediation exercises, and a treatment called neurofeedback can be extremely beneficial for people who have anxiety, ADD or ADHD. Neurofeedback is a machine that has electrodes attached to it that are placed on the childʼs head in specific areas to find the weakness in the brain and give a noninvasive and painfree stimulation to make the brain function better to reduce anxiety and ADD/ADHD without drugs or medication and no risk for side effects. All the child has to do is watch some YouTube video while electrodes are attached to the head and the neurofeedback machine does all the work. It is quick, easy, and there is no pain. In addition to treating the brain with neurofeedback, people with ADD, and especially ADHD, need plenty of movement throughout the day. Prolonged sitting is harmful for an underdeveloped brain, so I recommend taking movement breaks every 30–50 minutes. I know that many teachers read this column, so I hope you will consider building in breaks like this for all students – not just those with ADD or ADHD. This will increase focus and decrease distraction. Even a neurotypical brain starts to lose focus after 30 minutes, making it difficult to retain information. The same thing should be done at home while doing homework or studying. Even short breaks every 30 minutes to do some physical exercise can be highly beneficial for information retention. These days, children seem to be attached to their phones, Ipads, and computers. The good news is that children will have better focus if they are either rewarded with electronics for good behavior, or punished by taking away electronics for bad behavior. Neuroscience has shown that children with a decreased right brain activity will respond better to punishment and children with left brain deficiency will respond better to a reward. We would have to perform a complete neurological evaluation to determine which option is most appropriate for your child. Finally, lifestyle and nutrition are extremely important. We all remember days of going out to play with friends all day, then when the streetlights came on we ran home for a nice home-cooked dinner. We spent time outside in the sun and in nature and had companionship. All of these things are good for the frontal cortex. Fresh food

is also important – people with ADD/ADHD should also avoid processed foods, sugar, stimulants, caffeine, juices, food dyes, and preservatives. Many of the lifestyle factors that are important for people with ADD/ADHD are important for everyone, but eating right and keeping active, avoiding sitting for too long, getting outside in the sun is particularly crucial for people with conditions affecting the brain. At Kaplan Brain & Body, we are committed to sticking to our values of health at the forefront; function better, feel better, and live better. I know it is a very

stressful time right now with the pandemic, people wearing masks everywhere you go, the news putting fear into our minds, and the politicians creating more division and hate amongst us. The first step is to unplug and turn off the news and social media. Spend more quality time with your friends and family, especially if it is doing something active and in nature. The second step is to take action immediately as a childʼs brain only has a certain amount of time to be rewired the correct way to help with ADD/ADHD and anxiety. As a result, and since we are coming into the holiday season,

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Join in Bergen Volunteers Friday Forum Dec. 10

Bergen Volunteers is excited to continue its Friday Forum program on Dec. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Terrace at Biagioʼs in Paramus. Friday Forum is a powerful networking and learning event that attracts 200+ leaders from every sector of Bergen County for high-profile speakers, networking, and stimulating conversation. Expert panelists will discuss “The Importance and Future of Higher Education.” Topics include the different routes students can take post high school, attending two and four year colleges, trade schools, going direct-

ly into the workforce, and how university enrollment numbers will shape the future of higher education. The discussion will elaborate on how the different routes can impact studentsʼ futures, and tackle the questions, is higher education as important as we once believed, do connections create more opportunities, and are there other viable options for success. There will be a Q&A session during the panel. Panelists for the forum include County Commissioner Thomas Sullivan, Bonnie OʼBrien, president and CEO of Transition Professionals, and Dr. Maya Sanyal,

career counselor at Fairleigh Dickinson University. James Kirkos, CEO of the Meadowlands Regional Chamber, will moderate. The $55 registration fee includes a three course lunch, the panel discussion, and networking opportunities. Online registration is open until Dec 9. See bergenvolunteers.org/friday-forum. Sponsorship opportunities are available, and include promotion before, during, and after the event. If you are interested in sponsoring the event contact Olivia at ohall@bergenvolunteers.org. For more information visit BergenVolunteers.org.

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IS YOUR PORTFOLIO AS EFFICIENT AS IT COULD BE?

Editorʼs note: The following article is for informational purposes only. When you look at a line chart of an ERIC KOHLMEIER i n v e s t m e n t ʼs historical performance, one feature to note is its volatility – how frequent and how extreme the ups and downs have been. This is significant because volatility is the most commonly used measurement of an investmentʼs risk. The greater the volatility, the riskier the investment is considered to be. If you viewed a chart comparing the stock marketʼs versus the bond marketʼs performance, youʼd see stocks have been significantly more volatile than bonds. Logically then, a 100% bond portfolio should be less risky than one including both bonds and stocks. Right? Not so fast. In fact, according to a Morningstar study for the years 1970 through 2018, a portfolio comprising 67% bonds (measured by the 20-year U.S. government bond) and 33% stocks (using the S&P 500 Index) offered less risk and better returns than a 100% bond portfolio. In other words, the former was more “efficient” than the latter, which leads to a concept investors should be aware of: the efficient frontier. Start with the basics Having a grasp of the efficient frontier begins with under-

standing: • The relationship between risk and return • How diversification can help manage risk and return In general, risk and return go hand in hand. As an investmentʼs risk increases, so should its return. If you buy a Treasury bond, the return will probably be low because the risk of default is low. If you buy a stock, however, the potential risk can be significant— think back to what happened to stocks during the Great Recession—and you should expect a greater return potential as “compensation” from the market for accepting that additional risk. Diversification is simply blending different investments in a portfolio in an effort to manage risk and return. The result is your “asset allocation.” A very simple asset allocation might include stocks, which tend to be risky but offer growth potential, and bonds, which have been more stable and provide income (interest). You can help manage your risk and return by how much you allocate to each type of investment. For example, if you have a 75% stock/25% bond portfolio, it should offer a greater risk and return potential than one thatʼs 25% stocks and 75% bonds.

Getting to an efficient frontier Of course, there are lots of other investments for you to choose from, and there are an infinite number of portfolios you could construct from the stocks, bonds, and other assets available.

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Each of these blends has a unique overall risk and return level. If you plotted them all on a chart, youʼd likely see whatʼs shown in the hypothetical graph below. The “pies”—representing different asset allocations—farthest to the left and highest up are the ones with the best expected risk/return tradeoffs. If you connected those “dots,” you would have it: the efficient frontier. Thatʼs what the efficient frontier is, but what does it mean for investors? It means that if your risk/return tradeoff doesnʼt land along the frontier, your portfolio is not as efficient as it could be. Youʼre taking on too much risk for the level of return youʼre getting, and you probably need to make adjustments to decrease risk, improve return, or both. Finding help Determining whether your

portfolio is as efficient as it could be may require help from a professional financial advisor. He or she will likely ask about your goals (what youʼre investing for), time horizon (how long until you need to tap into your investments), and risk tolerance (how comfortable you are with swings in your portfolioʼs value). Based on your responses, your advisor can help build a portfolio designed to help reach your goals as efficiently as possible. Asset allocation cannot eliminate the risk of fluctuating prices and uncertain returns. S&P 500 comprises 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation. It is a market-valueweighted index; each stockʼs weight in the index is proportionate to its market value. It is one of the most widely used benchmarks of U.S. equity performance. The indices are provided for

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Replacing: Voters could see bond question in 2023 approve moving forward by no later than March 2022. This would allow time for school officials to apply for state aid and undertake public outreach throughout 2022 before a referendum vote in early 2023, they said. Board President Shane Svorec told Pascack Press of the middle

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schoolʼs condition. “The current school building has long been a topic of discussion and its condition, although safe, has become a situation in which band-aids will no longer fix and requires a long-term plan of action. The priority of the board is to make decisions that are fiscally responsible while ensuring that our students and staff have the resources they need, a space that is conducive to

learning, and a building that is practical and efficient.” She added, “Over the years, the district has faced many changes and experienced forces beyond our control — including numerous storms that caused roof leaks and interior wall and floor damage, just to name a few. With a mature building, we have also dealt with limitations of power, an older, less efficient and at times unreliable boiler,

and classrooms, gym, and multiuse space that is not only outdated but not adequate in size and space.” She said, “Add to this a national pandemic that further stalled plans and further limited financial resources.” Cost estimates would emerge after questions were answered on the number of stories, classroom sizes, and other amenities proposed. Lombardy and Business Administrator Sacha Pouliot told Pascack Press Nov. 16 that an ad hoc committee met over the summer to develop a plan to update and modernize the 100-year-old middle school facility and grounds that maximizes available space. “The committee felt that the best use of resources would be to investigate a plan that would place a new middle school building on the property that currently sits across the street from George G. White Middle School,” Lombardy said in a statement. School officials said they would meet with the borough planner to determine “if there is any collaboration that can take place” with the boroughʼs interest in building a new community center. “In concert with the district architect [Di Cara Rubino], the committee examined the current condition of the George G. White Middle School. The architect provided the district and this commit-

tee with their findings from a recent facility audit. They brainstormed and discussed a host of ideas,” Lombardy said. He added that among the areas of conversation were renovating the current building, razing and building a new structure on the current middle school site, and building a new structure across the street. Lombardy said there is a need for a modernized middle school, noting current classrooms comprise 700 to 800 square feet versus about 550 square feet in the existing middle school. He said the regulations guiding school construction today are much different from a century ago. Lombardy said renovating the current building would require students to be removed from the middle school for about 18 months. “Thatʼs two school years … and nobody on the committee wanted that disruption for the children, and for their learning, their social interaction and their well-being at the school.” Lombardy said once all reports from the boardʼs due diligence efforts have been received, the board will decide whether to go forward with a bond referendum for a new middle school. “Hillsdale is like a hidden jewel. Itʼs an attractive place to live and to grow a family. Itʼs an exciting time,” he said.

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco III, the Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department cut a ribbon Oct. 1 to celebrate the grand opening of the new red wolf exhibit at the Bergen County Zoo in Paramus. One of two wolf species in North America, the red wolf once roamed from Northern Massachusetts to as far as Eastern Texas, but due to habitat loss the species nearly went extinct. Only 248 red wolves remain, with an estimated nine living in the wild. The new exhibit at the Bergen County Zoo is part of a larger red wolf recovery effort to save the species. The Bergen County Zooʼs new 10,000-square-foot exhibit is now home to two young brother red wolves, Shane and Rich, thanks to a partnership with the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, N.Y. You can visit Shane and Rich in the North American section across from the prairie dogs. Tedesco said in a press statement, “The county is thrilled to provide these two national treasures, Rich and Shane, a new home in our zoo. My administration is proud to be able to place a role in the conservation and population restoration of one of the most endangered species on the

Bergen County officials cut the ribbon in celebration of new red wolf exhibit. From left to right: County Commissioner Chair Steve Tanelli, County Commissioner Germaine Ortiz, Parks Director Jim Koth, County Executive James Tedesco III, Open Space Trust Fund Member Bill Sheehan, County Commissioner Mary Amoroso, Open Space Trust Fund Member Don Torino. Far right: a red wolf. (Photos via Tedesco’s office.) planet. This is another example of providing our residents an opportunity to support a conservation effort right in their own backyard.” Bergen County Commissioner Chairman Steve Tanelli added, “The exhibit will not only serve as a way for our residents to learn about the American red wolf, but will ensure that such a critically endangered species continues to recover and thrive.” According to Regan Downey, education director of the Wolf Conservation Center, the

arrival of Rich and Shane at their new home will, one hopes, inspire all visitors to advocate on behalf of red wolves. “With only nine red wolves known to remain in the wild, these brothers are the future of their critically endangered species,” he said. The grand opening celebration also marked the beginning of National Wolf Month. Festivities at the zoo included performances by the Red Storm Drum and Dance Troupe, a Native American educational and per-

formance group from Staten Island; extended zoo hours with free admission; extended hours for the train and carousel; crafts for children; a raffle with prizes; and giveaways. A red wolf exhibit was proposed in 2016. Neglia Engineering Associates designed the exhibit, and the Board of Commissioners awarded the construction contract to Zenith Construction in October 2019. The $1.1 million project was funded through the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund and

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Hospice team and the amazing caretakers at Sunrise, Woodcliff Lake, for their help and support Fred Kimball Ellis, 82, of through his illness. Park Ridge passed away peacefully on Nov. 12, 2021 with his famAlan R. ily at his side.

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2021. Alan is survived by his loving children Melissa Arsenault and her husband Mark, Mike and his wife Dana, and Chris and his wife Cathy, as well as his grandchildren Aiden, Sierra and Steven. He is predeceased by his parents, Edwin and Irene. Alan attended SUNY New Paltz Teachers College and served in the U.S. Army, 1960–1961, in reserve until 1966. He spent more than 20 years in FDNY on Ladder 31, serving August 1967 through November 1988. In Alanʼs later years he was an avid participant in a local menʼs senior softball league. A celebration of Alanʼs life and faith was held at Pascack Bible Church, Hillsdale. Memorial contributions can be made in Alanʼs name to the PBCers organization at PBCers.org.

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Dolores Struzzi, 80, of Emerson passed away peacefully after a long, courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family, on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. Beloved wife of Albert for 54 years. Devoted mother of Mark, Philip and his wife Sharon. Loving grandmother of Brianna and Gabriella; sister-in-law Michele Lovisa; aunt of Scott, Christopher and Diana, Peter and Lorella, Linda, Andrea, Diane, Kaeli, and Brittany.

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Born in New York City, she lived in New Milford before moving to Emerson in 1970. After graduating high school, Dolores received a degree from Traphagan School of Fashion. She worked in the garment industry as a designer of childrenʼs and baby clothing. Later, Dolores worked for John Dunlop Stock Photo Studio. Since 1970 Dolores was a parishioner of Assumption R.C. Church, Emerson, and a member of Emerson Senior Citizens since 1998. A funeral mass was held at the Assumption R.C. Church, Emerson. Interment, Hackensack Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to John Theurer Cancer Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, 155 State St., Hackensack, NJ 07601.

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Henry N. Horowitz, 66, of Montvale passed away peacefully on Nov. 8, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Phyllis S. Horowitz, of Fair Lawn; his sister Bonnie Horowitz, of Fair Lawn; and his brother Martin and his wife Rosemary, of Freehold. He is also survived by three nephews, one great niece, and one great nephew. Predeceased by his father, Albert M. Horowitz, CPA. Henry was also known as “Hurricane Hank,” the Balloon Man. Donations in memory of Henry N. Horowitz may be made Benjamin to the charity of your choice. SerDENT vice was held at Louis Suburban Benjamin Dent, 87, a long- Chapel, Fair Lawn. time resident of Emerson and formerly of Lyndhurst, passed away

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surrounded by his family on Nov. 14, 2021. He graduated from Seton Hall University with a B.S. in chemistry and an MBA in marketing. He worked for King Industries in Norwalk, Connecticut, before retiring. He was a communicant of Assumption Church in Emerson and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He served in the U.S. National Guard in the medic division for seven years. He is survived by his wife Antoinette (nee Tennaro) of 53 years. Devoted father to Lorraine Taub and her husband, Richard. Loving grandfather of Ryan and Kayleigh. Dear brother of George Dent and Connie Morton (Roy) and the late Madeline Huss. Beloved brother-in-law to Paschal and Sonja Tennaro and loved by many nieces and nephews. Ben was most proud of his grandchildren and cherished every opportunity he got to spend with them and enjoyed watching their sporting events. He was an avid Seton Hall basketball fan and never missed watching a game. He was truly a special person who will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Funeral mass was at Assumption Church, Emerson. Interment,

George Perini, 90, cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away Nov. 6, 2021. George was born July 25, 1931 in Paterson to Cora and Flory Perini. He was raised in Lodi with his three siblings, Robert, Marie and Flory. George spent his childhood in Lodi surrounded by aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War. In 1961 George married his beloved wife Mary (née Kowalak). Shortly after they moved to Montvale where he and Mary raised their family of four children Gina, George, Peter and Lynda. George was a devout parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Park Ridge. George enjoyed summers in Ortley Beach with his family, tinkering in his downstairs workshop, and travel with his wife. As his family grew, Georgeʼs greatest passion became time spent with his grandchildren Garrett, Alexandra, Melissa, Matthew, Jessica and Franklyn. George and Mary enjoyed many gatherings and holidays with their family. He will be missed for his love of his wife and family, his beautiful smile and friendly words. George always had a great anecdote to tell about his life — and what a well-spent life it was! George was also legendary for his homemade Christmas ravioli, a tradition passed down from his beloved mother. George will be sadly missed by his wife of 60 years, Mary; his children, Gina, George, Peter and Lynda; son-in-law Brian; daughters-in-law Debbie and Anna; his grandchildren, Garrett, Alexandra, Melissa, Matthew, Jessica and Franklyn; as well as his future granddaughter-in-law, Jessica. George will also be sorrow-

fully missed by his brother Flory, sisters-in-law Felicia and Mary, his sister, Marie, as well as his sister–in-law Dorothy and her husband Bob. Georgeʼs passing also saddens the hearts of many nieces and nephews and cousins who loved him dearly. George joins his parents, dear brother Bob and brother-inlaw Art in his passing. A funeral mass honoring George was held at Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church in Park Ridge. A private interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Lodi Boys and Girls Club, which enables all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. To donate, visit bgclodi.com and click on “Ways to Give” at the bottom of their home page.

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John J. Kristofick Jr., 93, of the Township of Washington passed away peacefully on Nov. 10, 2021. Beloved husband of Marie for 63 years. Devoted father of Ken, Jeff and John. Dear brother of Mary, Eleanor and Eddie (deceased). Loving grandfather of Andrew, Anna, Kaitlyn and Jeniffer. Born in Hopewell, he lived in Washington Township for 57 years. John was a guidance counselor for the Elmwood Park Board of Education. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a sergeant first class. He was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel and the Slovak Catholic Sokols. A mass celebrating Johnʼs life and faith will be held at a future date. Donations may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering or St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital.

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The Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs, announces the 2022 Bergen County History Grant Funding Program. The 2022 grant cycle is for history projects or programs taking place Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2022. All Bergen County non-profit history organizations and other nonprofits that present Bergen County based history programs are invited to apply. Municipalities and libraries interested in presenting history focused programs are also invited

to apply. An applicant organization must have its official base and mailing address in Bergen County. Applicants should be tax exempt, 501(c)3 organizations with current state reports. The History Grant Program is administered by the Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs, Bergen County Department of Parks, and is funded by an Operating Support Grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.

In 2021, 20 county organizations shared in $59,000 in grant funding administered by the DCHA. The Letter of Intent, application packet, and guidelines may be found via the Department of Parks, Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs website: co.bergen.nj.us/grant-programs/history-grant-program. For answers to questions regarding eligibility, guidelines, and the application process, contact the DCHA History Grant Coordinator Elaine Kier-

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