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Emerson • Hillsdale • Montvale • Park Ridge • River Vale • Township of Washington • Westwood • Woodcliff Lake VOLUME 24 ISSUE 15

PA S C AC K VA L L E Y ’ S BEST H O M E TO W N N E W S PA P E R

JUNE 29, 2020

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School board nixes Cowboy, Indian high school mascots

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Janet Bissinger. The vote was 9-0 to eliminate the Cowboy and Indian emblems. On the boardʼs June 22 agenFollowing two hours of public comment mostly in favor of da, under Old Business, “Discusremoving Indians and Cowboys as sion of School Mascots” was listmascots for Pascack Valley and ed but no mention of a possible Pascack Hills high schools, the resolution or vote was indicated. Pascack Valley Regional Board of According to social media posts, Education voted unanimously the regional district will likely assign new team nicknames at a June 22 to end their use. The sports teams at both later date. The issue of new mascots or Students, parents and alumni gathered outside Pascack Hills on Tuesday, schools will no longer use the nicknames due to their negative logos for the schools was not dis- June 23 to protest the regional school board’s decision to change the high racial overtones and associations, cussed at the meeting, though the school’s Cowboy mascot. Photo courtesy The Trailblazer school officials said. The Cow- district reportedly said it would boys were previously associated assign new names “in a thoughtful Blundo said he was “not “It breaks my heart to change the names, but in todayʼs world, happy” that the vote was taken to and with whatʼs going on in the remove the names because the nation there is momentum to agenda only listed the item as a change them,” said board member “discussion.” He said he was Joseph Blundo, who voted in aware of alumni and members of favor of removing the Cowboys the public interested in speaking and Indians nicknames and logos to retain the mascots, but many were afraid of speaking up and from district sports teams. He said after listening to all being labeled as racist. Both mascots came under fire the public comments against the teamsʼ nicknames, he viewed the for negative racist connotations by vote to remove them “as a battle I speakers at the meeting. “The point of a mascot is to couldnʼt win. You moved my neepromote inclusivity and belongdle...the world is changed.” Blundo said his comments ing. It is time to change the masThe Pascack Valley/Pascack Hills sports rivalry will no doubt continue, were his personal views, not the cot...the cowboy is in no way free but not as the Indians and Cowboys. The regional school board voted views of the regional board or any of bias as it excludes women and last week to pull the mascots that the two high schools have used people of color. Letʼs choose a members. since their founding in 1955 and 1964, respectively. Blundo said the board had mascot that we can all be proud previously discussed removing of,” said incoming Pascack Hills with Pascack Hills High School and expeditious manner,” accord- the controversial nicknames in Assistant Principal Charleen sports teams and the Indian with ing to an article in the Pascack 2015, but decided against it when Schwartzman. the Pascack Valley High School Hills Trailblazer, the schoolʼs many alumni opposed the move. The Trailblazer reported that online student newspaper. The He said he was not aware of what the board hoped to discuss “next sports teams. former slogan costs might be involved in remov- steps” at a retreat scheduled for The motion to abolish the newspaperʼs controversial mascots was made “Reporting the Cowboy way” is ing the mascots from school facilSEE ‘MASCOTS’ PAGE 8 by Arnold Scher and seconded by now “Reporting with Hills pride.” ities or uniforms.

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

A DIGNIFIED END

B ck in time...

When an American flag becomes tattered, torn or faded, Old Glory demands a proper retirement. SEE PAGE 12

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To the editor: With the mail-in ballots already hitting mailboxes, I urge all my fellow Republicans in the 5th Congressional District to vote for Frank Pallotta in the primary election. Frank Pallotta is not a career politician but someone who has a proven record of success in business and in community improvement. Frank Pallotta will use that same determination and work ethic in the general election against Josh Gottheimer. John McCann has already proven to us that he does not know how to run against nor defeat Mr. Gottheimer.

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your transaction via mobile app for a small convenience fee. Given the convenience fee, the system will come at no cost to the Borough. The Parking Authority had begun researching mobile apps some time ago. However, it was necessary to be cautious in engaging an external vendor. Being a first mover is always risky, especially in local government. Nearby municipalities have also been slow to adopt such technologies. Early implementation by the Village of Ridgewood led to litigation over convenience/service fees paid to the vendor. Fortunately, those issues have been resolved and Ridgewoodʼs implementation is proving successful. Also, many municipalities using digital parking apps (such as Morristown and Hoboken) have much larger parking operations with much larger budgets and revenue, as well as employing fulltime staff; Westwood has much less revenue and is served by a dedicated group of part-time employees and volunteers. At first, ParkMobile was only considered for the Borough Hall lot which serves our commuter parking needs. The COVID-19 pandemic inspired the Mayorʼs Economic Recovery Panel to seek a townwide solution. The WPA looks forward to offering our residents, visitors, and downtown employees a touch-free, safe, and convenient payment method by late summer. I would like to thank Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo and the Westwood Council for supporting our efforts, as well as the dedicated members and staff of the WPA for all their work in making this happen. Chairman Joe Letizia Westwood Parking Authority

Leave the Hills Cowboy mascot alone

To the editor: I am a proud graduate of Pascack Hills High School class of 1979, but Iʼm ashamed to be currently associated this school due to the actions as of late by people like Charleen Schwartzman and Leah Jerome. Schwartzman in particular made this wholly ignorant assertion in shaping this decision: “The cowboy is in no way free of bias as it excludes women and people of color. Letʼs choose a mascot that we can all be proud of.” Schwartzman would do well to better educate herself before making such ludicrous and untrue assertions in order attempt to garner some cheap political correctness points with her pathetically transparent pandering. Letʼs set the record straight for Ms. Schwartzman: Black cowboys in the American West accounted for up to 25 percent of workers in the rangecattle industry from the 1860s to 1880s, estimated to be between 6,000 and 9,000 workers. Typically former slaves or born into the families of former slaves, many black men had skills in cattle handling and headed West at the end of the Civil War where the industry generally treated black men equally to white men in terms of pay and responsibilities. If you were a cowboy in the 19th century, you developed what you knew from the vaquero. Vaqueros were proverbial cowboys—rough, hard-working mesti-

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zos who were hired by the criollo caballeros to drive cattle between New Mexico and Mexico City, and later between Texas and Mexico City. Building upon the diversity of the cowboy culture, we also have the gaucho. The gaucho is a national symbol in Argentina and Uruguay, but is also a strong culture in Paraguay and southern Brazil. The gaucho resembled members of other 19th century rural, horsebased cultures such as the North American cowboy. Now regarding women, cowgirls, first defined as such in the late 19th century, had a less-well documented historical role, but in the modern world work at identical tasks and have obtained considerable respect for their achievements. Cattle handlers in many other parts of the world, particularly South America and Australia, perform work similar to the cowboy. Now that the truth of the history of the cowboy has been made clear, letʼs choose an assistant principal we can all be proud of—that person is not Charleen Schwartzman, whose uninformed, reckless, and divisive statements are so damaging to the Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley school system and whose intelligence is so decidedly below that of what is obviously required of an assistant principal. In fact, I disapprove of her very employment by the district. Itʼs time to leave the mascots alone—they have a long proud history—and give the boot to the likes of Charleen Schwartzman and Leah Jerome as the student body, the alumni, and the community deserve individuals of a much higher caliber. Erik S. Friis Upper Saddle River CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

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Two images snapped from Broadway and Washington Avenue look toward Westwood Avenue during the boroughʼs Fourth of July parade in 1965. That yearʼs Independence Day event, which actually happened on July 5, since July 4 fell on a Sunday, had the theme “Let Freedom Ring.” Six different bands and seven floats were among the 40 units that participated in a parade that kicked off at 9:30 a.m. It was a multi-town affair that included civic organizations, school groups, scouts, borough officials, veterans and emergency services. The county sheriff sent officers on horseback and the Rutgers University R.O.T.C. sent its Colonial Color Guard decked out in their Revolutionary War-era costumes. The dayʼs guest speaker was Assemblywoman Marion West Higgins. A resident of Hillsdale, Higgins was the first female speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly. Earlier in 1965, she had served as the acting governor of New Jersey—making her the first woman ever to lead the state. During Higginsʼ lifetime she witnessed an incredible evolution in the role of women in politics. At the time of her birth in 1915, women had not yet gained the right to vote. Three years after her death, New Jersey got its first elected female governor in Christine Todd Whitman in 1994. Can you recognize some of the businesses shown in these pictures? We see Youth Togs, a childrenʼs clothing store; Nahm shoe store; Vali Beauty Center, H. Gerstel jewelry store; Walker Travel Agency; and the Manarama menʼs and boysʼ clothing shop. —Kristin Beuscher

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fact that native Americans were settled in this area, and our town especially is being studied by academic scholars, making headlines and proving that Indian heritage is deeply rooted in this region. And while we are counting our pennies at the municipal level keeping our budgets flat, now we have to pay to rebrand the school at a likely cost in the six figures.” The Pascack Valley “Indian head” emblem was chosen by the students when the high school first opened in 1955, a nod to the Lenape origin of the word “Pascack” and the first inhabitants of the region. At the same meeting, in January of 1955, the students voted for green and white as the school colors. Pascack Valley Regional High School opened that September for students from Hillsdale, River Vale, Woodcliff Lake and Montvale. In the spring of 1964, months before Pascack Hills was slated to

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open for kids from Montvale and Woodcliff Lake, its future students voted by ballot for a Cowboy mascot and school colors of brown and white. School publications reflect the themes—Hills has its Trailblazer and the Wrangler yearbook, and Valley has its Smoke Signal newspaper and Warrior yearbook. The logos are on everything from the fields and scoreboards to the signs and stationery. Over the preceding 10 days leading up to the boardʼs vote to eliminate the Indian and Cowboy mascots, the Pascack Valley chap-

ter of One Spirit, an online organization supporting Native Americans, conducted a weeklong social media campaign to get the board to reject the Indian logo. “Today marks the start of One Spiritʼs #PVChangeTheMascot campaign. Every day we will be tweeting one reason why it is time to retire the PV Indian. In light of calls for social justice, we must not turn our head away from Native mascots, another example of systemic racism,” tweeted the group on June 15. On day five of their campaign, One Spirit tweeted: “With respect

to tradition, traditions change! It was once the tradition to own enslaved people, to send a child to school that was segregated by the color of their skin. A change was made then and it can be made now.” A district statement highlighted the decision: “This decision was in response to ongoing presentations and discussions with students, faculty, staff, and administration regarding how such mascots are not in line with the district goal of equity and inclusivity,” said the release. “The Pascack Valley Regional High School District stands against racism, fostering an environment where no one is persecuted or marginalized. Our intent is to educate our district community on the mutual contributions of all races, genders, religions, and cultures accepting, respecting, and learning from one another,” adds the statement. The board vote also follows weeks of civic unrest and protests nationwide following the death of George Floyd, an African American who died following an encounter with Minneapolis police officers. Protests sponsored by the Black Lives Matter movement have created momentum for legislative and public policy changes to help end racial disparities and discrimination in law enforcement and society. —Kristin Beuscher contributed to this story.

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In an effort to help restart and support local businesses, and to promote solidarity in the borough, Chief Robert Francaviglia and the Hillsdale Police Department announce the “Unity in the Community” poster contest. “In light of COVID-19 and the events surrounding our nation today, the Hillsdale Police Department is pleased to announce we are sponsoring a poster contest,” the department said. “All submissions must promote resiliency and solidarity and should include a Hillsdale

theme.” The deadline for submissions will be July 4. The poster dimensions should be no larger than 16-by-20 inches. The first 200 submissions will receive a $10 gift card to a Hillsdale food establishment. All posters must be submitted along with artistʼs name and address by taking a photo and emailing it to Lt. McLaughlin at dmclaughlin@hillsdalepolice.com. Lt. McLaughlin will then schedule a pickup of the poster and present the $10 gift card. The departmentʼs

command staff will judge the winners. Select posters will be displayed at a local business for everyone to enjoy. At this time, the contest is open to Hillsdale residents only. However, depending on the number of submissions, this may be opened up to a wider audience. There will be three prizes: for first place, a $100 gift card to any business in Hillsdale; second place, a $75 gift card to any business in Hillsdale; and third place, a $50 gift card to any business in Hillsdale.

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Share your family recipies for ‘Stir Crazy’ cookbook Since the stay-at-home orders, many of us have found ourselves spending far more time in the kitchen. Have you dusted off a family favorite? Created something new? Relied on a classic standby? Share your recipe for a chance to be featured in the upcoming Celebrate Westwood publication “Stir Crazy: A Collection of Comfort Food,” by the residents of Westwood! TO SUBMIT: Email celebratewestwood@gmail.com with your recipe, including its title, ingredients and measurements, cooking directions, and any additional media. If you can, please include photographs of the recipe steps and/or completed dish; pictures or videos of cooks in action/how-to, old family recipe cards, etc. Be creative! All categories, flavors, ingredients, and

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Tennis club: Property slated for assisted living they do contract with a private ambulance service and would meet with the local corps to discuss their equipment needs. “Weʼre willing to meet with them and find out what would be a fair contribution from our company,” said McElwee. Answering a resident question, McElwee said the facility will probably “pay in excess of twice that amount” referring to the tennis clubʼs estimated $148,000 annual tax bill. Applicant engineer Dan Sehnal, Dynamic Engineering, showed aerial photos while explaining the proposed facility “is substantially smaller than the existing tennis facility” and the site slopes toward a nearby brook, which the state environmental agency classifies as a Category-1, or highestquality waterway. He said due to the waterwayʼs high quality it would normally require a 300-foot buffer, but because the existing building impinges on the buffer, NJDEP permits them to “stay within the confines” of the prior buildingʼs foot-

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print. He previewed the traffic consultantʼs findings of a “significant reduction” in peak morning and evening vehicle “trips.” He said the consultant found morning peak hour trips at 20 per hour and evening peak at 26 per hour. This compares to the tennis facilityʼs peak morning hour of 101 trips and 135 trips during peak evening hour. He noted the developer would remove 64 trees during construction but replace them with 148 total trees, despite only being required to install 98 trees. Addressing noise concerns, he also said while a proposed backup electric generator is diesel-powered, it would only be tested during daylight hours to minimize sound. Moreover, he said the applicant would consider other fuel-powered generators, including natural gas, to minimize noise. Chairman Fred Goetz questioned whether another elevator should be added in case of malfunction during an emergency. Current designs call for one bank of two elevators and McElwee said even if one elevator malfunctions, the other will remain working. Applicant architect Daniel

King, Meyer Architecture, said the building will be sprinklered, as required by code, but Sehnal noted no fire hydrants were currently planned onsite, though the applicant would work with the town should a hydrant be needed. Sehnal noted earlier that the fire department had approved an emergency access road using grass pavers that supported the weight of multi-ton fire vehicles. Resident Kurt Ahrens, Tulane Court, wanted to be assured that residents could not be looking into nearby homesʼ yards. He asked for “assurances to help us be more comfortable” that neighborhood privacy would not be affected by a new three-story building. Sehnal said he would look at different views from the facility to nearby homes and Goetz suggested drone surveys of the area might be useful. Werfel told the applicant that a rendering of a two-story versus a three-story building, and its impacts on site layout, would be helpful for the next meeting. Several residents did not feel 51 parking spaces were adequate to handle staff during peak hours, plus visitors, and wondered if more spaces should not be required. However, applicant profession-

als noted the site currently has 51 spaces, more than required under state code, and to add even more parking would add impervious surface, which could increase runoff volume and reduce groundwater recharge. Additional traffic concerns

focused on what impacts a new assisted living facility will have on the intersection at Pascack Road and Washington Avenue, currently awaiting county approval on a redesign to improve traffic flow.

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The originally scheduled Bowling/St. Patrickʼs Day “Wear the Green” themed fundraiser to benefit The Joan Angela DʼAlessandro Foundation (Joanʼs Joy) was cancelled due to the coronavirus. But while there cannot be an in-person event this year, the fund-raising must go on. In place of the bowling event there will be an online Tricky Tray raffle which will include almost 40 baskets. The raffle will take place on Saturday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m.

on the Foundationʼs Facebook page, facebook.com/joansjoypage. Pictures of the prize baskets can be viewed at the website www.Joansjoy.org and tickets for the raffle can also be purchased there. The cost of the Tricky Tray tickets is three for $5 or 25 tickets for $20. All proceeds will go to The Joan Angela DʼAlessandro Foundation. Contributions will help underprivileged youth at The Holley Center in Hackensack and

Hearts & Crafts in Hillsdale, a center that provides counseling for those being bullied, abused, and grieving. The Foundation helps those in need of financial assistance get services. For further information, contact Coordinators Gerri Kearns at Gerri.k@juno.com, 973-896-2480 (call or text); Billy Savino at 201560-3073 (call or text); or Rosemarie DʼAlessandro at 201-6649140 or Rosebd@email.com.

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includes five smaller retail spaces. Following Acmeʼs shutdown, parts of the parking lot have cracked and some weeds have appeared. “Itʼs good that this was approved. It shows that companies and corporations are still interested in opening up in Woodcliff Lake. The new Whole Foods Market will be filling a void and thatʼs a good thing,” said Mayor Carlos Rendo, reached June 22. Rendo said though Whole Foods is proposing to use less space than Acme comprised, the Whole Food Market will be a major draw. “The decision was unanimous to approve it. That tells you something. It helps that mall as a whole and the [Whole Foods] should bring in residents and shoppers from other communities,” he added. “It ensures the survival of that mall.” During a May hearing, questions were raised about whether the applicantʼs proposed eight ADAcompliant parking spaces would be sufficient for the new store due to its entrance being shifted to the north of where it currently exists. Board Planner Richard Preiss

previously noted that one “C” bulk variance was required due to excess lot coverage. The applicant proposed to increase lot coverage by 0.7 percent with an extra 2,200 square feet, to eliminate a noncon-

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The year 2020 is one few people will soon forget. Life changed dramatically and perhaps forever in 2020, when the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 forced billions of people across the globe to make sacrifices in an effort to prevent the spread of the potentially deadly virus. The sacrifices made in response to COVID-19 are perhaps most noticeable on holidays, when people accustomed to gathering with family and friends were unable to do so, or only able to do so on limited terms. Despite those restrictions, people continued to celebrate on holidays like Easter and Memorial Day, and the Fourth of July does not figure to be any different. Fourth of July celebrations often take place in the backyard by the grill, and this year marks a perfect opportunity to expand your culinary repertoire. This recipe for “Best Burger With Blue Cheese Butter” courtesy of Eric Treuille and Birgit Erathʼs “Grilling” (DK Publishing) offers a new take on a backyard barbecue staple.

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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.

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Over the weekend, it was great to see more people going outside as the state is slowly opening up. Because my wife was excitDR. ERIC KAPLAN, ed that the KAPLAN BRAIN & restaurants are BODY now permitted to serve customers, we decided to go on a date for the first time since March. We brought our masks because we were told to wear them for the walk from the entrance of the restaurant to our table, but once we sat down, we could take the masks off and enjoy our meal. Something that I found very interesting was that at the bar the same rules applied. What that means is that people who are not even in the same group are literally sitting right next to each other at the bar without wearing any masks. Since the rule was if you are walking around you have to wear a mask, but if you are seated, masks are not required, everyone sitting at the bar was maskless. People have to start questioning these rules which make no sense. Why are we permitted to sit next to strangers at a random bar without a mask, but we are not permitted to go to a church or a gym where people can actually be 6 feet apart and can wear a mask? Does anyone else find this strange? Even though that was very strange to witness, we had a great time, and it felt good to be out again. The next day, I received a text message from my friend saying they just opened up the park and that he was organizing a basketball game for Fathers Day. I was very excited because the gyms are still closed, exercise classes are still cancelled, pools are still closed, and play-

grounds are still closed, but finally they opened up the park. First of all, it was great to see some of my old friends whom I have not seen in a while. If it is hard for me to have all my fun activities cancelled and not to be able to see any of my friends, I cannot imagine how hard it would be for children. If adults can sit next to each other at a bar without masks, why canʼt children play at a playground together? None of these precautions make sense and none of the decisions are based on science. We must stop watching the news and following the orders of the governor. So, getting back to the basketball game, after we chatted a little bit, we started to play and it was so much fun. We were getting some much-needed outdoor exercise, sunlight, social interaction, and highly oxygenated fresh air. However, soon after, the police came to the park and told us we had to stop playing. We asked why, since they opened up the park, and the officerʼs response was the park is open but we cannot play together until 10 days after Fathers Day. So apparently, we will all spread the virus at the end of June, but once July comes, we are safe to play once again. Again, none of these decisions are based on science, yet everyone complies with everything just because we were told the decisions were based on science. We must start questioning authority figures before these decisions affect our lives and our children even more so. Now remember, with your health, the solution is always about prevention. Being outside and playing basketball is one of the best things you can do for prevention of coronavirus because you are getting ultraviolet radiation from the sun, breathing fresh oxygen from the trees, increasing Vitamin D, exercising, being social, boosting your immune system, improving your

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Parkisonʼs disease from occurring or progressing. Other good preventive measures that should be taken in reference to Covid-19 is taking blood pressure, oxygen levels, pulse rates, blood work, and breathing capabilities. Researchers are finding the most fatalities occur in the elderly population who have heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Therefore it is necessary for people to take control of their own health. The worst foods to eat are dairy products, wheat products, alcohol, sugar, corn and soy. They cause lots of inflammation and can lead to a metabolic syndrome which is when you have heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol and high triglycerides all at the same time. If you have metabolic syndrome, you are more likely to contract coronavirus and are more likely to have fatal results. In addition to food causing inflammation, emotional stress can also cause inflammation. That is why we need to be able to play basketball and go to the playground. Because emotional stress causes so much inflammation and weakens your immune system, we need to be able to be social again and see friends, we need to exercise, we need to leave the house and can no

longer be in isolation and in quarantine. People are becoming more violent, more depressed, and more abusive. This leads to more drinking, doing more drugs, more overeating, more suicides, more crime, and creates more anxiety. Do you remember when they told us we needed just two weeks to flatten the curve? Well the curve is flattened, and has been flattened for a long time, and is continuing downward trends even after all the protests and reopenings of establishments. The hospitals have not reached their capacity and they have plenty of equipment. The virus is clearly not as bad as they originally predicted, yet we are still in lockdown, and people are still scared to leave their houses because the news and government is keeping us in fear mode. You have to stop watching the news. Do an experiment for one week where you do not watch any news, and do not read about the pandemic or the riots, and do not watch any stories on social media, youtube, and the television. You will see how much better you feel, and how much more energy and happiness you will experience in your life. Function better, feel better, live better.

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the County of Bergen will launch a grant program to provide relief for municipalities straddled with expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic and small businesses financially impacted by the government ordered shutdown. The programs, which utilize CARES Act relief funds, will provide direct reimbursement to municipalities for costs associated with health officials, law enforcement, personal protective equipment (PPE) and social distancing improvements. “Non-essential” businesses that were forced to close as a measure to stop the spread of COVID-19 can receive up to $10,000 in financial relief to cover rent, property mortgage, and utilities expenses. “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a serious financial impact on governments and business communities across the country. It is important that we use available resources to support the municipalities in their efforts to combat the spread of the pandemic and one of the hardest hit sectors, small, mom and pop shops, who were forced to

close their doors. These local businesses are the backbone of Main Street, Bergen County and it is important to support our fellow neighbors as we begin to reopen. This is why I am proud to announce the Bergen County CARES Municipal Reimbursement and Small Business Grant Programs,” said Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco. “We understand our small Main Street businesses deemed non-essential during the shutdown have struggled to survive. Your continued survival and thriving is essential to us in Bergen County, and we encourage you to apply for this assistance with your rent, business mortgage, utility or other costs,” said Bergen County Freeholder Chairwoman Mary Amoroso. “We are also sensitive to the challenges our municipalities face to provide the critical resources needed to end this pandemic.” Under the Bergen CARES Municipal Reimbursement Program, all 70 municipalities are entitled to direct reimbursement from the County for COVID-19 related expenses identified in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic

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Mascots change a long time coming

To the editor: I was shocked when I heard the news. For decades, students and staff alike knew that the mascots for Pascack Valley Regional District, the Cowboys vs. Indians, was at best an out-dated trope and at worst overtly racist. I graduated Pascack Hills in 2012. That was the same year that the two high schools had a basketball game against each other. Pascack Valley students cheered on “Brokeback Mountain!” to Pascack Hills students, a homophobic dig at our mascot. Pascack Hills students shouted back, “Trail of Tears!” because nothing says we are better than shouting out a genocide that killed thousands of Native Americans, destroying entire tribes. In truth, I donʼt think either side was that good at basketball or at sports chants. There is a lot of turmoil happening in this country, and it has been for some time now. With the addition of a pandemic that has people separated and isolated, tensions are running high everywhere. I noticed that there was a “protest” in response to the removal of the mascots. It appears some students and com-

munity members are bitter about no longer being a Cowboy. Some argue that the Cowboy name didnʼt have to change, while others said it was exclusive of women and people of color. Either way, if the district is having a change of heart, having a moment of clarity from the nationwide cries for recognition, then this could be a new beginning for everyone. Cowboys versus Indians is a problematic trope as it simplifies the complexities of race, colonization and genocide into a “classic American” theme. It also creates a “good” versus “bad” which can inadvertently influence studentsʼ prejudices against people of color. While some may feel blindsided by the decision for the removal in both schools, I would encourage those to channel that energy into creating a new, original, and fun mascots for the Pascack Valley Regional District. Students, you have the chance to be on the forefront of change and to set an example for future generations. I applaud those who had the courage to push this issue to action. I can only hope that teachers of both high schools use this moment to reflect on how to engage with students and how to challenge their world views. We can all move forward and grow from this experience together. As for myself, Iʼve never been happier to no longer be a Cowboy. Rebecca Fiore New York, N.Y.

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we were still debating this action in 2020 when it only accomplishes the bare minimum. Removing the mascot speaks more to the future work of the Board in confronting the toxic culture that haunts the halls (and bathroom To the editor: stalls) of Pascack Valley. On the evening of Monday, As a school that is truly an June 22, I attended the Pascack academic leader in so many ways, Valley Regional High School with the ability to provide its stuDistrict Board of Education meet- dents with some of the best ing and witnessed them vote resources and opportunities, Pasunanimously to change both Pas- cack Valley simply cannot contincack Valley and Pascack Hillsʼ ue to fail its student body by mascots. The vote followed refusing to intentionally and peralmost two hours of testimony sistently confront white supremagiven by students, alumni, teach- cy. Some examples that come ers and residents, almost all of immediately to mind are my peers whom spoke passionately and elo- wearing tribal headdresses and quently in favor of getting rid of face paint as costumes to football the logos and nicknames that per- games while others were throwing petuate racism and cultural appro- white power hand signs in the priation in our high schools. stands and chants at pep rallies As an alumna of Pascack Val- that proclaimed we were “mighty leyʼs class of 2014 I also want to Indians” while not being taught recognize the importance of this about the eradiation of Indigenous much needed and long awaited tribes in New Jersey in my classchange, and thank the Board for es. I could go on. taking the time to put this topic on The sheer number of people the agenda. who are now voicing their dismay However, the decision to over social media and elsewhere retire a blatantly insensitive and about “losing” their mascot is harmful mascot is not radical. proof that while symbolism is This call was extremely overdue important, making this change is and frankly it is disappointing that simply not enough. Addressing

PV’s problem goes beyond the mascots

PVʼs problematic school culture requires a deep and comprehensive dismantling of current curriculum, diversity and inclusivity training and courses, and the decisiveness of the Board to vehemently condemn any and all actions that are not conducive to a safe and accountable learning environment. Many people who spoke during the meeting emphasized that doing the right thing is not always equivalent to doing the easy thing, and that is true. This decision to remove the mascots, however, is both right and easy compared to the future work cut out for the district. The commitment implied by getting rid of both mascots is ongoing and cannot be reversed, less the Board and the entire regional district risk sweeping hate under the rug and not educating this countryʼs youth in a reflective and progressive way. I am looking forward to the Boardʼs specific plans about when and how a new mascot will be chosen, and how they will work to further better my alma mater. Alice Urbiel Hillsdale

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Stewart is Post 153 commander

Steve Stewart was recently elected commander of the Cpl. Jedh C. Barker American Legion Memorial Post 153, Park Ridge. He succeeds Joseph Collery. Born in Hanover, Pennsylvania, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree as well as several certificates from the armed forces institutes. He served

in the United States National Guard from New York State and received his commission from the U.S. Army Officersʼ Candidate School. Stewart retired after 30 years as a lieutenant colonel. Coincidentally, his father was also a lieutenant in the U.S. Army. During his service career he served overseas

tours in Kosovo, the Balkans, Middle East Desert Storm Campaign and Iraq. His speciality was in civil affairs military occupational service. Following his time serving his country, Stewart was employed by the New York Civil Service System.

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received his Engineering Degree from Columbia University. Prior to retiring, Tom was a Management Consultant for Union Carbide Corp. He was a man of great faith and a devoted parishioner of the Church of the Assumption in Emerson, serving as a Eucharistic Minister for many years. Tom enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his large family and loved them all. He was a kind and generous man who left us with many cherished memories. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, 100 E. Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096. Interment, Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes.

On Saturday, June 20, 2020, Rita A. Bergholtz, loving mother of three daughters and four grandchildren, passed away peacefully at age 68. She is survived by her three daughters, Shannon (John) Marciano, Stacey Bergholtz (Robert Moore) and Ashley (Matthew) Grath; her significant other, Robert McDevitt; her four grandchildren, John, Luke and Matthew Marciano, and Avery Moore; her three siblings, Deborah (Thomas) Bicknell, James (Ellen) and Patrick (Cristy) Cobb and several Aslaug nieces and nephews. Rita was a customer favorite FARDAL at CVS Pharmacy in Westwood. Aslaug Fardal (Olsen), 89, She was well known for her warmth and her willingness to formerly of the Township of Washington, passed away on always help others. Tuesday, June 16, A Memorial Visitation was 2020. Born and held at Becker Funeral Home in raised in Rodberg, Westwood. Flowers are welcome, Norway, she donations may be made to The immigrated to the John Theurer Cancer Center. United States many years ago Thomas H. residing in the BLEHL of Township Thomas H. Blehl, 95, passed Washington prior to settling in away on June 13, 2020. Tom was Fair Lawn. She attended the Misborn to Louis and Mary Blehl in sion Church in Paramus and was Brooklyn, New a member of the Norrona Lodge Beloved #467 Sons of Norway. York. An avid baker and cook of husband of Camille for the Norwegian cuisine, Aslaug will last 41 years, and be remembered for her love for to Elinor, who pre- family and friends and will be deceased him in missed by all who loved her. Beloved wife of the late Gus1976, for 29 years. Tom is survived tav Fardal. Loving and devoted by 11 of his 12 children: Mary, mother of Anne Ommundsen and Thomas, Stephen, Vincent, Con- husband Allen and the late Henry stance, Elinor, John, Andrea, Fardal. Cherished Mor Mor of Erica, Allen and Kathleen; 11 Jakob, Kirsten and Haley. In lieu of flowers, donations grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. He was prede- in memory of Aslaug may be made to The Mission Church, 128 ceased by his son, Guy. Tom was a World War II navy North Farview Avenue, Paramus, veteran in the V-12 Program, and NJ 07652.

Suzanne SENKEVICH

Suzanne Senkevich, 63, of the Township of Washington, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020. Suzanne was raised in Paramus by Jean and Henry Bischoff. Beloved wife to Edward for 37 years. Devoted mother of Jennifer, Stephanie, Julia. Adored Oma to Jacob. Caring sister to Richard Bischoff and his wife Kathy. Loving aunt to Steven and Kimberly. Loyal daughter in law to Joan Senkevich. Doting sister in law to Janet Campanella and Karen Hayes. Suzanne always loved to keep active. The love of sports continued throughout her life and evolved to include bowling, tennis, golf, and many more. Suzanne was an adored soccer, basketball, and softball coach for many years. She would instill the love of the game into so many young athletes. Suzanne was a great example of the Catholic faith. She was involved in the church and in many prayer groups. Suzanne was thrilled to be a Eucharistic Minister. Suzanne also taught Catholic school to many children at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Township of Washington. She would get enjoyment visiting various churches and helping to pray for people in need. The butterfly was her favorite way to know Jesus is present. When you see a butterfly remember Suzanne. Suzanne had a love for the arts. She loved music of all varieties. Growing up she played the guitar. She loved going to concerts of various genres at many venues. Suzanne also loved seeing many plays and ballets, especially “The Nutcracker” at Lincoln Center. Suzanne was a true example of grit and determination. “No” was not in her vocabulary; instead she would reply, “I just havenʼt mastered it yet.” Even as her illness

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Pritam S. GREWAL

Pritam Singh Grewal, age 73, of Mahwah, formerly of Westwood, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Born and raised in India, he immigrated to the United States in 1972, residing in Westwood for 20 years before moving to Mahwah 20 years ago. Mr. Grewal was a founding member of The Sikh Gurdwara of Glen Rock. An altruistic man who continually strived to better his community, Pritam was an unwavering supporter of the trauma team of Hackensack University Medical Center, who provided exceptional care after an accident in 2012. In 2017, The Pritam Singh Grewal Good Samaritan Award was established in his honor, to recognize staff of the medical center who demonstrate compassion and unselfishly help others. He was also a patron of the Mahwah P.B.A. Local 143 and Upper Saddle River P.B.A. Local 218. In 2003, in memory of their parents and to honor their belief in personal excellence, Pritam and his brother, Amarjit, established the Grewal, Harchand Singh and Jagir Kaur Memorial Scholarship of Ramapo College. He was the owner and president of ADPP Enterprises in Mahwah. In 1978 and 1979, he taught mechanical engineering at the Teaneck Campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University. Beloved and devoted husband of Paramjit Kaur Grewal. Loving father of Shivpreet Singh Grewal and wife Gungeet Kaur Grewal and Balpreet Kaur Grewal Virk and husband Yoginder Virk. Cherished grandfather of Sifth Kaur Virk and Mehma Kaur Virk. Dear brother of Jarnail Singh Grewal, Amarjit Singh Grewal, Wazir Singh Grewal and the late Kamikkar Singh Grewal. Donations in memory of Pritam may be made to Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, 541 Prospect Street, Glen Rock, NJ 07452.

Rev. Robert H. POPE

Rev. Robert H. Pope passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 in San Jose, CA. He died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes. He is survived by his three daughters: Cynthia Liu in San Jose, CA; Robin Pope in Monroe, NY; Jennifer McCarthy in Newburg, NY and his niece, Susan Pope in Charlestown, NH. Blessed with six grandchildren: Amy Luck; Meredith Liu; Heather Moore; Sean McCarthy; Michael McCarthy and Richard McCarthy. Also, five great-grandchildren: Sierra Masri, Jax Liu; Henry Luck; Charlotte Luck and Peyton McCarthy. Robert served in the Army Air Corps in World War II. He was blessed to have been married to his wife, Martha Jean Allen “Joey,” for 60 years. He received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Bridgeport in 1951 and his Master of Science from Columbia University School of Engineering in 1954. He designed the retrorockets for the first surveyor and first soft landing on the moon. It can be seen hanging in the Smithsonian Institute Air and Space Museum today. At the age of 36, Robert had a calling to go into the ministry and went on to graduate from New Brunswick Theological Seminary in 1964. From there he served as pastor for the Pascack Reformed Church in Park Ridge, NJ for 26 years. In his retirement, Robert did interim preaching near his home in Sidney Center, N.Y. He was an avid reader, enjoyed vegetable gardening and became skilled in woodworking, woodcarving and watercoloring. Robert wrote three books that were published: “A Gift of Doubt,” “Incidental Grace,” and “Learning to Speak Zucchini.”

Martin T. CASEY

Martin Thomas Casey, 81, of Emerson, passed into the hands of Our Lord on June 20, 2020 at Pascack Valley Hospital in Westwood following a brief illness. His wit and wisdom will be remembered fondly by his wife of 44 years, Mary; his daughter, Deirdre Casey Infante, her husband, John Infante, and cherished granddaughter, Louise Infante; and by his dear siblings, John Casey, Hanoria Casey, Mary (Casey) Thiessen, and Michael Casey. In light of the COVID pandemic, visitation was private. A socially distanced Mass of Christian Burial took place at Assumption Church in Emerson, with interment following at Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Little Sisters of the Poor (Totowa) or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsonʼs Research.

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BATHROOM REMODELING

Specializing in Residential & Commercial

201-945-2466 • 201-803-9655

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SPINELLA ELECTRIC INC. Specializing in Residential & Commercial

Hillsdale, NJ • 201- 497-0833 • www.irishhomeremodeling.com

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201-225-1957 Emerson, NJ

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ROOFING & SIDING

51 YEARS

Senior Discount

NJ LIC. # VH04645800

NJ Lic# 13VH04381000 13VH04381000 NJ Lic#

201-391-3504 54 Yrs. in Business • Fully Insured

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