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Council approves bond; Ghassali says 28 acres under negotiation

GIVING GIRLS CODE TO SOAR GIVING GIRLS CODE TO SOAR BY JOHN SNYDER OF PASCACK PRESS T EENAGER ANNIE LI is determined to bring balance to STEM classes — by leading them herself at the Hillsdale Library Thatʼs via a library update for warded us by adult programming coordinator Adam Keeble, who notes that although Li saw “a fairly even split between boys and girls in my computer science class at the STEM school I attend (STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math) my research showed only 28% of the workforce in STEM is made up of women.” Thatʼs in contrast, she said, to the population of the United States, which is more than half female. “At my town high school” — sheʼs a Bergen County Academies junior studying computer science — “I have been informed that there are only two girls in the entire class,” Li said.

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The Borough Council unanimously approved a bond ordinance Aug. 30 to purchase a 28acre tract at 127 Summit Ave. for approximately $4.6 million, following a closed session meeting where they agreed to make revisions in their letter of intent to purchase the Mayorproperty.Michael Ghassali and borough attorney Joseph Voytus declined to provide any details on what concerns motivated the revisions to their intent to purchase the tract, citing ongoing confidential negotiations.Beforethe vote, the governing body met privately for some 20 minutes with Planning Board chair John DePinto and engineer AndrewAlthoughHipolit. three residents attended the 6 p.m. special meeting, no public comment was received. Neither the mayor nor council members offered public comment on the ordinances. Ghassali also said it was unclear what property tax impacts would be to an average homeownSee 127 SUMMIT on page 27

“Women in STEM, or the lack of them, was an issue that hit home,”

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Annie Lee, a teenager from the greater Pascack Valley Area, works to increase skills and opportunities for young women interested in STEM fields. Here she teaches girls coding at Hillsdale Public Library HFPL photo

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Following an hour-plus debate, the Westwood Regional school board voted, 5-4, on Aug. 25 to implement lesson plans that teach the state-mandated health and physical education standards, including controversial sex educa tion topics for middle school students in grades 6–8. Voting for were Westwood trustees Roberta Hanlon and Andrea Peck; and Township of Washington trustees Maureen See VOTE on page

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II FF small-town politics is bad today, you should have seen Park Ridge of the late 19th century. Kristin Beuscher has the story. 4 Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps. veteran Justin Tsai is making famous friends.

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To the editor: I WASGLAD to see your article “Calamari: GSP Exit 168 Traffic Signal Plans Advance” (Pascack Press, page 6, July 25, 2022). I had come off the Parkway several days before at the same exit [in the Township of Washington] and it is very dangerous. Four years ago in July, I wrote a letter to the editor about another dangerous intersection at Van Emburgh and Washington avenues as well as Exit Both168. intersections are a tragedy waiting to happen. About Exit 168: It is nearly impossible to see traffic coming either way at this intersection. If you want to turn right, you can't see past the car alongside you in the left lane. Cars wanting to turn left must pull out far enough to see oncoming traffic either way I commuted for a good number of years (30+) from Hillsdale to Rahway and then to Morristown and used Exit 168 daily. The road work done at that exit several years ago did not improve the situation even with two clearly established lanes. I think a traffic light — not a flashing light — would be a safety-first solution. Edna V. HillsdaleLord Editorʼs note: Weʼre happy to help. For related coverage, see “Council worries of Emburgh–Washingtonmentsʼimpactdevelop-atVancrossing,” Pascack Press, Dec. 20, 2021.

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To the editor: THE GREATER Pascack Valley Womanʼs Club would like to express our gratitude to the many people in the community who donated to our recent school supply drive. Thanks to the generosity of our neighbors, we were able to send school supplies worth approximately $925 to the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation [www.emmanuelcancer.org] for distribution to children who are suffering with a cancer diagnosis and treatments.TheGreater Pascack Valley Womanʼs Club has been volunteering for our communities since 1990. For more information about the club call Carolyn Delafrange at (201) 819-1000 or write PASCACK PRESS

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WESTWOOD The borough has hired two special law enforcement officers to work in the Westwood Regional School District elementary schools starting this year. At a special Aug. 29 virtual council meeting, the borough approved resolution 22-215, hiring SLEO III officers James Kaine and Greg Stalb. The officers took their oaths of office at the Westwood Police Department headquarters in a midday ceremony. Kaine is a retired Dumont police officer. Stalb is a retired Park Ridge police officer. State law allows public and non-public schools and county colleges to hire retired law enforcement officers on a parttime basis to provide security on school grounds. They have the same authority and duties as regular, full-time police officers while providing school security and are under the authority of the local chief of Mayorpolice.Ray Arroyo, council members, and Police Chief Michael Pontillo — who also is an elected trustee in the K-12 regional school district — congratulated the officers on their new positions. Pontillo thanked the mayor and council for their support of law enforcement, and Superintendent Jill Mortimer for “her vision” in recognizing the importance of SLEO III officers in every district school.Both officers will be paid $52,080, for 186 days of employment, with no health benefits, and 10 paid days off. The 186 days include five days of training and 181 days of school. The officersʼ salaries will be paid by the Westwood Regional School District. District trustees included funding for four SLEO IIIs in the 2022-2023 school budget, and following the May school shooting in Uvalde, Texas where 19 youngsters and two teachers were killed, expressed support for placing an officer in every school, including all four elementary schools. Mortimer told Pascack Press that Kaine will serve at Brookside Elementary School and Stalb will serve at Berkeley Elementary School.“Iam proud to say the district has an excellent relationship with the local police departments and mayors, and we consistently work together to ensure the safety of our staff and students. The SLEOs, coupled with the districtʼs recent reunification training, have positioned us to be well prepared in the event of an emergency. We look forward to welcoming them to our schools next week,” Mortimer said. (See “More funds, extra officers proposed for WWRSD security,” June 20, 2022, PascackPreviously,Press.) the four elementary schools in Westwood and Township of Washington shared two SLEO III police officers. The high school and middle school each had its own SLEO III officer.

Since 1982, Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley has been training volunteers to teach English to adults in their community. This online workshop is run by certified trainers and the program is an accredited member of the national organization Proliteracy. Upon completion of the workshop, LVPV will match each volunteer with an appropriate student. The workshop is open to residents of Allendale, Cresskill, Dumont, Emerson, Franklin Lakes, Hillsdale, Montvale, Paramus, Park Ridge, Ramsey, River Vale, and Westwood. Tutoring may be remote or in person, depending on your preference. The workshop will cover the use of virtual technology for tutoring purposes. Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley is pleased to announce the next online four-session Tutor Training Workshop on Sept. 13, 27, and 29 and Oct. 6 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Volunteers must be at least 18 toTparticipate.oregister, write to Marilyn Katz or Cheryl Chang at literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com or visit literacyvolunteerspv.org/tutortraining-workshop-form.html

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THECOMMUTERS had big ideas: they wanted a brand-new eight-room schoolhouse, allowing a separate room for each grade. For the farmers, this was pure nonsense.

—Krisin Beuscher, a former editor of Pascack Press, is president of Pascack Historical Society in Park Ridge and edits its quarterly membersʼ newsletter, Relics.

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The Lakeside Choraliers community choir announces the start of its 50th year entertaining in the northern Bergen County and southern Rockland area with a holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Park Ridge. Former members are invited to join in this historic event. You can participate:• In song: Rehearsals begin Sept. 12 at St. Paulʼs Church in Montvale. “Join at the concert in singing our traditional Christmas song ʻLet There Be Peace on Earthʼ; send us an audio recording of your singing that song.”

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They found an old law on the books that said voting could take place at any time of day the Board of Education saw fit, instead of in the evening, as was customary. With a majority leaning toward the farmers, the Board of Education decided to hold the vote in the afternoon—knowing full well the commuters would be out of town, at work in New York City, and hardly anyone would give up a dayʼs pay or risk their job by staying home.

A few daring commuter wives even turned out to cast votes in place of their husbands. At first they were turned away on the grounds that women were not allowed to vote.However, the wives noted that while the law prohibited their voting on candidates in elections, women did have a right to vote on funding issues. Of course, no sooner did this come to light than the farmersʼ wives rallied to cancel them out by casting their own votes.

While the farmers held tight to the ways of their forefathers, the new residents valued modern amenities and education, even if that meant higher taxes. Each side looked down on the other and insults flew back and forth. Those were wild election years in Park Ridge, as local candidates were divided along those lines and both sides played dirty. By the late 1880s, one matter that both sides could agree on was that Park Ridge, with an influx of new residents, had out grown its little two-room schoolhouse. The problem was, it was proving impossible to reach a consensus on how to remedy that.

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The commuters had big ideas: they wanted a brand new eight-room schoolhouse, allowing a separate room for each grade. For the farmers, this was pure nonsense and would be an unforgivable waste of tax dollars.

The articles and opinions printed in Pascack Press are not necessarily those of the publisher. Pascack Press is neither liable nor responsible for typographical errors. This publication contains material developed independently by Pascack Press. It may not be reproduced, in whole or in part. Pascack Press is published in Westwood and is distributed to every household in our circulation area.

F YOUTHINK small-town politics is bad today, you should have seen Park Ridge of the late 19th century.

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• In celebration: A 50th Anniversary Luncheon will be held Dec. 3 at Madeleineʼs Petit Paris in Northvale.

The coming of the railroad in 1870 had brought a new suburban population to Park Ridge, and old ways had been at odds with the modern world ever since. On one side you had the traditionalists, those bastions of early Pascack whose families had tilled the same land for generations. On the other side were the newcomers, many of whom commuted into New York City for work.

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Outside Park Ridge’s public school in the 1890s. The two-story wooden building stood in the area of the sports fields that are now behind Park Ridge High School. Between 1890 and 1908, all Park Ridge kids attended here up to the eighth grade.

The commutersʼ ambitious school proposal was ultimately voted down. Eventually both sides were able to reach a compromise. A sum of $10,000 (equivalent to about $320,000 today) was approved to build an addition to the existing school. The school was located in the area of the sports fields behind the present-day Park Ridge HighParkSchool.Ridgeʼs new schoolhouse, pictured above, was finished in 1890. The two-story wooden building had enough space to hold all students through grade eight. Although the school was larger than its predecessor, it still lacked basic amenities we take for granted. There was no indoor plumbing; the chil dren used an outhouse behind the building. The 1890 school was used for fewer than 20 years before it became too small for the ever-expanding population. In 1908 a new and much larger school was built at the corner of Park Avenue and Pascack Road. When that school was destroyed by a fire in 1920, the present high school was built to replace it.

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When the time came to vote on the new schoolhouse, the farmers tried something rather underhanded. (In fact, today we would call it voter suppression.)

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In retaliation, on the afternoon of the vote the commuters sent a series of speakers whose job it was to filibuster, conducting a sort of marathon of speeches and debate, stretching things out until the city men could get home that evening.

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TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON Mayor Peter Calamari has a message for the residents of Finnerty Place, and those who traverse the area, near the shopping center and public library:“We heard your concerns – your safe ty is our priority!” He posted on his mayoral Facebook page on Aug. 29 that after residents, councilmembers, and others raised safety concerns for years, a pressing safety issue “has gone on long enough. We can all agree it is an incident ready to happen. As an immediate remedy, the trees have been trimmed to a safe level of extended line of sight.” He said, “This, in addition to the additional no-parking areas on Finnerty Place, should make the road much safer for both drivers and pedestrians. We will also continue to work on ways to improve the safety and appearance of this Calamariarea.”said, “As always, I encourage our residents to reach out to me and share your ideas and opportunities as we work together to make Washington Township the best that it can be.” The post drew a dozen reactions, overwhelmingly positive, and some Residentcommentary:EmilyKratzer posted, “The shopping center should keep the fence as a visual barrier to the parking and delivery vehicles, as well as to partially dampen those sounds. The trim-back makes the area look neater, though I do like trees as a green barrier.”She said, “As for people who donʼt look where theyʼre going ... SMH [shaking my head]. Stay safe Andeveryone!”shesaid, “Also, while I recognize the good intentions, letʼs be real (sorry) — now more lunchtime vehicles will be parking on Devon and Woodfield.”

The Township of Washington has trimmed trees on Finnerty Place to make the road safer for pedestrians and motorists.

Via Mayor Peter Calamari on Facebook

The most recent minutes of the Township Council online are from a budget meeting, March 14.

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• Celebrate Westwood/Westwood Chamber of Commerceʼs Fall Shop the Hub shopping and dining event, featuring more than 35 participating locations throughout town with unique and limited sales and specials.•Temple Assembly #32 and Temple Pledge Group Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Westwood Masonic Temple.

• Co-hosts: Airflow Cooling & Heating and Certified Financial Services; Community Champions: The Paula Clark Group, Westwood for All Ages, Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission, Westwood Chamber of Commerce, Realtor Pat Mills, and Flawless Finish.

Celebrate Westwood and the Borough of Westwood are excited to launch Westwood Fest — a community-wide celebration, on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 2 to 6 p.m. at VeteransʼMemorial Park. The family-friendly event features live music each hour from Gordo & Darby, Sandy Stones, Allison Cipris, and Westwood Community Band ensembles.

You can expect carnival-style and lawn games, a chalk walk, several large inflatable attractions, quiet table games, childrenʼs entertainment, a dunk tank with all proceeds going toward Westwood Cares (the charitable arm of Westwood Social Services), and more.

Friends: Calderon-Ortega, Wei, and Carmela Stark. Organizers say they look forward to working with returning and new volunteers, as well as local refreshment vendors: Bourbon Street Beignet, Joeʼs Craft Pies, Kimchi Smoke Barbecue, Smokinʼ Joeʼs, Tokyo Cafe, and Westwood Candy Company. Hosting their own tables: Westwood Historic Preservation Commission, Parkside Community Church Food Pantry, Girl Scout Troop 97460, and Westwood Cares.Space is still available for extant and licensed Westwood restaurants to participate as on-site vendors of fair-style snack food and beverages, or by offering offsite picnic-friendly specials for sale at their establishment on Sept. 10. For details, visit celebratewestwood.org/westwoodfest

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The event is free to Westwood residents, with turns at the dunk tank and limited on-site refreshments for sale just steps away from the bustling downtown.

Second Annual Haydn S. Smith Basketball Tournament, Hegeman Park, 10 a.m. registration and noon tip-off.

Also Sept. 10… In addition to the fun during Westwood Fest, Saturday, Sept. 10 promises to be a full and fun day in the Hub of the Pascack Valley. Westwood Fest coincides with these community-wide sales and events:

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• Westwood Heritage Society Museum, at the train station, is open 10 a.m. to noon.

• Westwood Historic Preservation Commission restoration demo, 11 a.m., VeteransʼMemorial Park.More information on each of these events can be found at celebratewestwood.org and through the sponsoring organizations. Westwood Fest stemmed from 125th anniversary fun According to RoseAnn Ciarlante and Lauren Letizia, co-chairs of Celebrate Westwood, Westwood Fest launched in 2019 when Celebrate Westwood was created as a community organization entrusted with “the responsibility and joy” of planning a town-wide celebration in honor of the borough's 125th anniversary.Ciarlante told Pascack Press on Aug. 29, “After the tremendously positive reception of the yearlong Anniversary Celebrations 2019, Celebrate Westwood intended to make a smaller festival an annual event.”She said, “The pandemic made that plan impossible and so Celebrate Westwood pivoted to smaller and more socially distanced events such as Arts on the Avenues, Shop the Hub, Restaurant Appreciation Month, Chalk the Park, Volunteer Appreciation Month, and the now annual Early New Yearʼs Eve Celebration.”She said “Westwood Fest marks the return to the original genesis of Celebrate Westwood as an organization focused on the celebration of Westwoodʼs amazing residents, organizations, businesses, parks, and more.” With an emphasis on community events and programming, Celebrate Westwood says itʼs thrilled to have a full roster of residents, organizations, and businesses as financial sponsors.Theevent is funded by the Borough of Westwood as well as community boosters:

The Emerson Senior Citizens will be having their September membership meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8 at noon, at the clubhouse, 20 Palisade Ave. The Bergen County Department of Health Services will offer a program and speaker. Refreshments will be served.

• Garden Club Mum Sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Public Library front lawn• Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Westwood Public Library lower level.•

• Partners: Friends of the Westwood Library, Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center, CareOne at Westwood, Mount Everest Ski Shop.•

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R abbi Yosef Orenstein, director of Valley Chabad Teen Leadership Initiative, says “As a teen scrolling through Instagram, itʼs hard to ignore some of the anti-Israel sentiments. Is Israel and apartheid state? Are they oppressing innocent Palestinians? Do they overreact to terrorist attacks with baseless violence?”“With all the noise out there,” he tells Pascack Press, “teens need facts to fight the misinformation. We want our Jewish teens to advocate confidently for our Jewish homeland.”He says, “That doesnʼt start with current events; it starts by going back thousands of years.” To that end, he says, teens of Valley Chabadʼs CTeen chapter will gather weekly for 14 lessons “covering everything from the ethics of the IDF to the origins of Jewish claims to the land. At the end of the course, each participating teen receives two college credits.” Titled “Israel and Me,” the new course launching in the fall semester, in November, is the product of CTeen U, a collaboration between Yeshiva University and the Chabad teen network, CTeen International. CTeen is the worldʼs fastest growing network of Jewish teens, with over 630 chapters in 37 countries on six continents. The collaboration is with Yeshiva University, the worldʼs premier Jewish institution for higher education, home to a network of undergraduate and graduate programs. The YU undergraduate programs offer a unique dual curriculum comprising Jewish studies and liberal arts, sciences, and business courses.“Yeshiva University and CTeen have carefully curated courses that will appeal to Jewish high school students from any background,” says Orenstein. “No previous Judaic knowledge is required.” He adds, “CTeen Uʼs relevant and engaging curriculum on the tenets of Judaism cultivates a strong sense of purpose and Jewish identity. The curriculum is designed to encourage teens to ask questions and apply Jewish thought to their everyday activities. The small group settings will make it possible for the instructor to get to know each student and for the students to bond with each other as theyAnd,study.”hesays, “I know how busy teens are preparing for college—this is an opportunity for them to advance their resume and college career while studying the Torahʼs timeless wisdom.”

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Young ladies attend Valley Chabad Teen Leadership Initiative CTeen Gala in June.CTeen is the world’s fastest growing network of Jewish teens,with more than 630 chapters in 37 countries on six continents.

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Pascack Valley Regional High School District, which includes Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley high schools, incumbent James L. Stankus is running unopposed in River Vale and Elizabeth Neve-Calderone is running unopposed in Woodcliff Lake. Pascack Valley High School serves River Vale and Hillsdale. Pascack Hills High School serves Montvale and Woodcliff Lake. The district welcomed a new superintendent, Sarah J. Bilotti, on July Stankus,1. who teaches high school social studies in Elmwood Park, did not reply by press time. On his campaign site, he says in part that he attended William Paterson University, where he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in history and secondary education. He says he spent the next two decades as a high school social studies and technology teacher. During those years he earned masterʼs degrees in history and leadership.educationalHesays,“As an educator I have witnessed how some educational institutions often promote avoiding parental advice. Some institutions have forgone parental input and advocate making ʻeducationalʼdecisions regarding the ethical and psychological wellbeing of our children. This loss of parental guidance and authority is why it is so important, now more than ever, to be strong advocates for ourNeve-Calderone,children.”

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formerly Woodcliff Lakeʼs Parks and Recreation director and now deputy director of personnel for Bergen County, has a degree from Ashworth College and an advanced certificate in human resources from Cornell University. She said her platform included “implementing full transparency, effective communication, and uniting and engaging all communities that send their children to high school in our district [and] working alongside, collaborating with, and partnering with faculty to provide the best education and experiences for all students.” She said issues needing attention include “improving communication to all parents, engaging parents and students in decisions that will affect them, and those students who follow.” Your turn Weʼll have additional time with the candidates in our next issues, inviting their views on a further range of topics. Mean while, we welcome your signed letters to the editor —respectful pieces only, up to 400 words — at pascackpress@thepressgroup.net

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The Westwood Community Jazz Band will perform a special concert on Saturday, Sept. 10, also at 5 p.m., as the closing act of Celebrate Westwoodʼs Westwood Fest. (See the story, page 6.)

The Westwood Community Concert Band concludes its 22nd summer season on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 4 at the Bandstand in Veteransʼ Memorial Park. This concert starts at 5 p.m. rather than the previously advertised 3 p.m. A few of the older trees in the park have been removed, so the later start time will allow the band and its audience to sit in the remaining shade. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket.

The Westwood Community Band is a group of approximately 40 adult volunteer musicians of varying ages and experiences. In addition to the Concert Band and Jazz Band, the organization includes a Brass Band, Dixieland Band, Brass Quintet, and severalDirectorquartets.Tom Offerjost wrote Pascack Press on Aug. 31, “We are always looking for additional woodwind, brass, guitar and percussion players. This is a great opportunity for musicians to continue playing after high school or college, or to dust off their instruments after a few years of inactivity. Please email now if you would like to be involved in our fall rehearsal schedule.” If you are not receiving email reminders of Westwood Community Band concerts, send your email address to wwcommunityband@optonline.net and youʼll be added to the list. For more information, visit the Westwood Community Bandʼs Facebook page.

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Joeyʼs Fund Inc. says its 2021 charity car show raised $11,000 in donations for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, $600 in donations for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and $600 in donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.Thisyearʼs high-octane follow-up, the 8th Annual Classic Car Show set for Sept. 18 at Closter Plaza in Closter from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., could do even better. Tony DeCarlo founded the event in 2015 in honor of his son, Joey, who passed away in 1986 at the tender age of 2 after a hard battle with leukemia. Since the charity was founded, Joeyʼs Fund has raised more than $100,000 in donations to help families pay uncovered medical costs, including insurance co-pays, prescription drug fees, lost wages, gas, tolls, parking, food and many other daily expenses. “We are successfulfagaintoehofthankfulextremelytoallthosewhoaveparticipat-dandwehopeseeyouallthisyearoryetanotherevent in support of all of these wonderful non-profit organizations,” organizers told Northern Valley Press in mid-August.Theshow will feature classic cars, a DJ, door prizes and trophies for car registrants, a 50/50, more than a dozen raffle items, food trucks, vendors, and fun games for all. Rain date is Sept. 25. All proceeds are donated to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Care Center, St. Jude Childrenʼs Hospital and the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help families with all who have life threatening illnesses.“In an effort to provide ongoing relief to struggling families suffering from these financial hardships, we are asking our valued friends, neighbors, and proprietors for their sponsorship in helping us pay it forward,” organizers said.Whether youʼre a car enthusiast looking for a bit of friendly competition, a business looking to donate, a person looking to donate your time or money to this cause, or a vendor interested in pitching in, write to donations@joeyscharityfund.org Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) says it has two funds. The Financial Assistance Program (FAP) addresses the medical costs of cancer treatment not covered by insurance, such as copays and deductibles. The Social Work Patient Fund helps MSK patients and their loved ones with the non-medical costs of cancer treatment, such as transportation, parking, housing for out-oftown patients, and childcare or eldercare, as well as other expenses, such as one-time payments toward rent, a mortgage, utilities, and other bills.

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Township of Washington McCallister, who teaches English at Northern Valley Regional High School –Demarest, is a doctoral candidate at Drew University, was educated at Fairleigh Dickinson University and University of Mary Washington. He was elected to the school board in 2016. His platform remains Communication, Cooperation, Community.

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MCCALLISTER SEMBLER CUSATO See WESTWOOD on page 17

Westwood, Township of Washington BOE candidates

“If re-elected, I will continue to work toward fostering meaningful and productive communication among all board members; encouraging cooperation on issues that matter most to the students and families of this district; and helping to ensure that this board is both a cross-section and responsive representation of the WWRSD community,” he said. McCallister called for continuing to combat learning loss suffered during the pandemic; working to support the mental health and safety of all students; and listening more carefully to community concerns and proactively addressing problems before they occur.He said, “District leadership needs to improve efforts to listen carefully and attentively to community concerns, and be more proactive in addressing rising concerns. The past few years have seen a number of havetels,andnational,schangessignificantforchoolsonthestate,locallev-andwithhosechangescome waves of new information to help people understand and navigate the changes.”Headded, “Unfortunately, sometimes that information is muddied with misinformation that leads to undue frustration and confusion among all district stakeholders. As a district, we need to read the pulse of the community, so to speak, and become a source of information that the people know they can trust.” Cusato, a senior director of product management at a pharma ceutical services company, educated at Lehigh University and Rutgers University, said his platform includes “putting students first.” He said his concerns include the overall approach to education — “our success metrics prioritize educational institutions, not the lives of students as they move into adulthood”; the new health curriculum/sex education; the districtʼs approach to improving safety in schools; facility requirements now and future and access to finances to support needed upgrades; and “woke ideologies that aim to dismantle traditional values and morals.” He said, “I think most could agree that there are many heavy lifts needed today and in the future. The future BOE members will not only need to raise the bar and be comfortable operating in a polarized society, but they will also need to bring innovative ideas to support improvements in the educational approach, curriculum, and facilities.”Healleged, “For too long, school boards across this state have been owned and operated by union members that have a vested interest to not push back against the largest political influencer in New Jersey — the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA). Roughly 30% of all school board seats in New Jersey are maintained by NJEA union members. The challenge with this model is simple: the NJEA is laser focused on driving hyper-partisan agendas into politics and schools.” Cusato asserted, “A perfect example of this is illustrated in school policies that empower school administration to hide a childʼs decision to transition genders during the school year from their parents. At what point did parents agree to have society raise our kids or co-parent with the government? This approach jeopardizes the sacred relationships that exist between parents and children disguised under the idea that schools maintain the right to protect the child from the parents related to moral values.” Westwood Sembler, co-owner at a local electrical contractor, studied at William Paterson University and is a former elementaryformPresstteacher.educationSheoldPascackherplat-— Exper ience. Comm Resultsitment. reflects her three years on the board. She won her seat on a campaign critiquing the previous administrationʼs transparency amid the pandemic, and her concern over an investigation she helped request into why and how the schools were making certain books available to younger students.“I have been at the forefront of some very difficult and controversial decisions that the board has made with respect to Covid policies, the new NJ State Health Standards, and implementing safety protocols with Class III officers in our schools. These are just some of the positive changes in which I have been involved during my time on the board,” she said.Regarding commitment, she said, “I have shown my dedication to my role on the board and proven my commitment to the betterment of the district over the course of my term. Iʼve attended almost every public meeting and assigned committee meeting, and Iʼm well read on all aspects of

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Hanlon agreed that “parents should be having these discussions” and noted itʼs important for students to know the names of body parts, and noted though middle school students may be young, “Weʼve got to stop acting like theyʼre little children.” She added, “Wehave to stop turning it into that weʼre teaching them how to have sex, weʼre not endorsing them to have sex. Weʼre trying to teach them how to keep themselves safe, and yes they should understand all the different ways out there no matter how uncomfortable it may make an adult.”She said Superintendent. Jill Mortimer made sure the newer standards were being taught to the oldest age group in each middle school grade. She said she was voting yes because youngsters are learning about sexual health and reproduction from peers and “on the street” rather than a health educator.Hanlon said the new curriculum would not take away parentsʼ rights to educate their children about sex. “I understand the worry but I see the need,” she said. Price said the new sex-ed topics were “crossing the boundary between education and parenting” and called the new health standards “an overreach by the state.” Sembler said the sex-ed curriculum updates expose middle school children to “mature content, beyond the scope of what middle school health teachers should be introducing in a classroom.” Sembler said the state education department said previously that it might “walk back” some of

However, district officials noted that the more advanced and sensitive topics, such as gender identity, gender expression, definitions of terms including oral, anal and vaginal sex, and pregnancy, contraception and abortion will not occur until later in the year for eighth graders. In addition to approving the new health curriculum, the board approved curriculum updates mandated by the state education department for: computer science and design thinking; English Language arts; Mathematics; Science; Social Studies; Visual and Performing Arts; and World Languages.McCallister said he did not believe that the new updated health/sex education curriculum “crosses the boundary” into parenting but noted he “completely understands” parentsʼand colleaguesʼ reservations about the new Hecurriculum.saidthe district administration should “makeit as easy as possible” for parents to opt-out their children from anyparts of the new health curriculum as they choose.McCallister said he tended to be more in favor of “openness with his own children when it comes to matters of sexual health and development.”Colombo said graphic words and terms are a “daily occurrence” in middle school and noted that hearing certain words or terms was not “going to promote sexuality.” She said some middle school students will not be getting the correct information if they do not get it from a “Kidsteacher.areexposed to things in a more in-depth way than we were,” said Peck, noting that kids are sexting, or texting nude or partially nude photos, at younger ages than ever before. “We canʼt bury our heads and pretend that our kids are not being exposed to these things,” Peck said. She noted the new health standards also stress abstinence and said she did not think that teaching youngsters about the existence of topics such as anal sex would encourage youngsters to experiment.Hanlon said though her kids had graduated high school, she sees and hears middle school students talking every day as a crossing guard. She said, “they are sexualized, whether we like it or not.” She said when she was in school, sex education was taught in high schools and parents were worried about the sex education being taught then. She said “fastforward” to what middle school students are doing now, including sexting and flashing their breasts.

Colombo, Joseph McCallister, and board president Frank Romano III. Voting against were Westwoodʼs Kristin Pedersen, Michael Pontillo, board vice president Michelle Sembler, and the Township of Washingtonʼs Stacey Price. Nearly two hours of the threeplus-hour meeting was focused on public comments and board deliberations related to approving the new lesson plans to implement the state standards effective this September.Within a week, approximately 400 viewers had watched the meeting video over YouTube. During public comments, several residents urged the board to “stand up to the state” by not implementing the state sex education standards contained in the new health and physical education curriculum update. Some cited the Garwood School District, in Union County, as one district opposing the teaching of the new state sex education standards and urged the district to follow its lead. Some public commenters completely opposed the new state standards and some residents supported the teachers and professional staff to implement the new health and phys. ed. standards, including the updated sex education topics.Several residents also called on trustees to make the new curriculum an opt-in rather than an opt-out choice but no votes were taken on the issue, although at least a couple trustees expressed support to makethe new mandated curriculum an opt-in provision for parents.The lesson plans approved covered the updates approved in 2020 by the state Board of Education to Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. The lesson plans developed by district teachers over the summer addressed the new standards to be implemented for grades 6–8 this fall. (We have requested the newly approved lessons and will report more in an upcoming issue.)

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She said children were being “oversexualized” at younger ages and said many students “are not ready or mature enough” to handle some topics being introduced in the lowerPedersengrades.said she believed talking about topics such as oral sex, anal sex, gender expression, gender identity, teenage pregnancy and pornography was “desensitizing and oversexualizing children at a very young age.” She said she believed that the new health standards being proposed by the state “directly contradict” the morals held by many district “households.Justbecause the state told us we have to do something does not mean that we should do it,” Sembler said.Pontillo, Westwoodʼs police chief, said some concepts the state plans to introduce in middle school “go a little too far.” He highlighted lesson plan suggestions he dis agreed with including sixth graders consulting members of the com munity to talk about puberty and sexual health; introducing the concept of sexual harassment to sixth graders; and ways to define a trusted adult such as a parent, guardian, guidance counselor, teacher, health care professional, family member, clergy member, and trusted family friend. He said a police officer should also be considered a trusted adult.He said he had a problem with a lesson that encouraged students to think about “sexuality, relationships or harassment” and for staff to provide examples if the children were“stuck.Soan adult in a classroom is going to try to get a 10- or 11-yearold to imagine something of a sexual nature. I just donʼt think that thatʼs appropriate; in my line of work, itʼs what we would call grooming,” said Pontillo. He said he had a problem with the concept of consent being introduced along with and oral, anal and vaginal sex. He said, “Call me old-fashioned, but I think I have a problem with suggesting to 11and 12-year-olds that they should be having anal sex, thatʼs a little bit strange and the fact that the state would want us to do that is even worse.”Moreover, Pontillo criticized a lesson that required 11- and 12year-olds to write a few paragraphs on sexual behaviors that may put a person at risk for an unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. He said the lesson asked to conclude with a way to “practice healthy sexual behaviors.” He said this would require 11and 12-year-olds “to write sexually explicit stories in the classroom, not appropriate, okay.” He called a lesson to develop a plan to reduce or eliminate risk of unintended pregnancy as a way to teach kids “about how to go and get an abortion.”Under the new curriculum, he said eighth graders would be “further confused” by concepts of asexuality, gender expression, gender identity, various birth control methods, and consent for oral, anal and vaginal sex, which may have been previously defined.He said his opinion against the state-mandated sex education standards was bolstered by a “How To Be An Ally” assembly held for middle school students this year. He said middle school students were nervously laughing at topics brought up, including asexuality, gender expression, and gender identity. He asserted the kids were likely nervous and uncomfortable about the topics. He said it was important for the public to pay attention to the state standards, review lesson plans and ensure the opt-out option is easy to understand and pay close attention to who they vote for and their position on the new Followingcurriculum.requests by various speakers and trustees to offer parents the option to opt in to the new health standards, board president Romano said it was important to clarify what is and is not available to parents.“Ofall the options that parents have for educating their children (independent schooling, private schooling, parochial schooling, and public schooling) public schooling (otherwise known as public education) is the one that is mandatory unless you opt out for one of the other choices. There is no opting into public education, a system that is designed for all young people. From top to bottom, there is only opting out,” Romano emailed. 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board business prior to going to those meetings. I engage my colleagues appropriately on these topics for positive outcomes for our district.”Asfor results, “During my term on the board, I have accomplished each of the goals that I set out to achieve, including enhancing school safety and implementing a SLEO officer in each of our schools. The board has made a variety of policy changes that have positively impacted our schools, and Iʼve supported our new superintendent and her administrative team. I look forward to more positive changes to come.” She said school security and mental health remain issues of concern. “Although we have made great strides in enhancing school security and decreasing violence, there is always room for improvement. Iʼm looking forward to the collaboration between district administration and town officials for creating and implementing a new crisis and response team for the upcoming year.”Cooper, chief people officer for a cryptocurrency company, was educated at Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and State University of New York College at Oswego.Shesaid her platform — Excellence in Education will focus on “igniting our childrenʼs passions to become lifelong learners to compete in a global environment; developing strong interpersonal skills and social values among students; and “ensuring that BOE members, parents and teachers work together collaboratively to solve many disparate challenges confronting education.” She said tackling learning losses amid the pandemic is a priority:“I believe the lockdown that the students endured during the pandemic had an extremelyhavetalmentsbutestedemiconimpactdetrimentalnotonlytheiraca-experi-nceandinter-inlearning,alsotheirocialdevelop-andmen-health.Wetoimplement methodologies that reignite their natural curiosity and passion for learning along with instilling in them an unwavering moral compass that provides the tools to grow, work and engage together with healthy social mores.” She said “The pandemic and resulting reliance on social media and technology has robbed our children of the joy of true personal interactions which is the corner stone of connection, growth and a happy healthy life.”

Garcia, a clinical oncology specialist, submitted a campaign letter noting he is a husband and father, with a daughter and three cousins in the district. “My wife and I chose Westwood as our familyʼs forever home because we know this to be a safe, inclusive, and engaging town.” He said, “For over 20 years, Iʼve been volunteering to help children, partnering with schools and clubs to enhance arts, athletic, and washelpedcoordinator“ences,coachingvprograms.”academicHetoutedhisolunteerandexperi-andsaidAsTeenNightIensureitalwaysa safe and positive place for all our teenagers.”Garcia said, “In 2020 I ran for the board to give back. I didnʼt win, but I hoped we would move upward and onward —forward together.”Headded, “Two years later, Iʼm focused on driving this district to its full potential. Our students will thrive and enjoy their journey if theyʼre safe, feel supported, and are challenged. Thatʼs the goal, and we need to continue moving toward it. If elected, I will always keep the focus on our students and support our staff. Iʼll dive deep into the details of every issue, then stand firm and unwavering for whatʼs right and best for all our students.”Hesaid, “If we concentrate on providing resources and supporting our teachers and students, developing extraordinary opportunities, and shared experiences, the possibilities are limitless.” And he said, “I will collaborate, innovate, and engage this community and stand tall and strong, with integrity — I will never bully nor succumb to bullying or intimidation.” Your turn Weʼll have additional time with these candidates, and those from other districts, in our next issues, inviting their views on a further range of topics. Meanwhile, we welcome your signed letters to the editor —respectful pieces only, up to 400 words — at pascackpress@thepressgroup.net

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roplasticity. With neuroplasticity you can actually rewire your brain with therapeutic exercises that are specific to that area of the brain and help to improve function. It is important not to panic if you have a tremor. Stressing about a tremor will most likely make it worse. There are many natural ways to improve your brain function and reduce tremors without harmful medications. I recommend a complete neurological evaluation to rule out any severe brainTdysfunction.hefirststep is receiving the correct diagnosis. If you or someone you know has a hand tremor, head tremor, leg tremor, restless leg syndrome, a facial tremor, or even tics, it is important to have a thorough brain exam. For a complete neurological evaluation to determine the correct diagnosis and treatment plan for your movement disorder, we offer an amazing gift. Instead of paying the full $400 examination fee, if you mention this article, you will receive the exam for $21. There are five opportunities left so call (201) 261-2150 to reserve your spot Anothertoday! gift we are giving away to any new patients who have never been to our office is one free hyperbaric oxygen chamber session. You are in the chamber for 1 hour and it is completely full with 100% oxygen and in addition the pressure increases in the chamber to make it more effective. Patients have been raving about this therapy and how it has helped with energy, focus, brain fog, depression, pain, and has many otherThisbenefits.HBOT chamber has helped professional athletes, scuba divers, lyme patients, Covid-19 patients, mold exposure patients, heavy metal poisoning patients, as well as patients with Parkinsonʼs, stroke, dementia, and autism. Those spots are also very limited so call or email info@kaplanbrainandbody.com. Function bet ter, feel better, live better.

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I have been seeing a lot check-upaiventionbestmmarethankfully,opatientsParkinsonʼsofatmyfficeandtheyfunctioninguchbetter.Inyopinion,thecureispre-soitismportanttodoneurologicalearly on in life before any tremors or dementia starts. Some of the early signs of Parkinsonʼs include shoulder pain, lack of smell, and constipation. However, this disease is usually not diagnosed until the patient begins to develop a tremor. Keep in mind that if you have a hand or leg tremor, it does not mean that you have Parkinsonʼs disease.Besides a complete neurological evaluation, one of the ways doctors diagnose Parkinsonʼs disease is through trial-and-error. They will prescribe a patient Parkinsonʼs medication and if the tremor subsides, then they will diagnose that patient with Parkinsonʼs and continue to prescribe the medication.However, sometimes after too much use, the Parkinsonʼs medication may cause a worse tremor, such as in the face, and that appears even more severe than the ParkinsonʼsConversely,tremor.if the patientʼs tremor does not get any better after taking the Parkinsonʼs medication, then they are likely to rule out Parkinsonʼs disease as the cause of the symptoms.IfParkinsonʼs disease is ruled out, the cause of the tremor may be diagnosed as an essential tremor. Besides a complete neurological evaluation, one interesting way to help diagnose essential tremors is through alcohol consumption. If the tremor decreases in intensity after a couple of alcoholic drinks, then the patient is less likely to have Parkinsonʼs and more likely to have essential tremors. However, we do not want patients drinking and abusing alcohol just to get rid of the tremor. Stress worsens almost every medical condition. Stress management is vital to any movement disorder, especially in dealing with essential tremors. In our offices we use neurofeedback, cold laser, functional neurology, and a wide variety of neurologic tools to help combat stress. However there are many ways to reduce stress such as physical exercise, special breathing techniques, good nutrition, and restful sleep. You must move your body every day to help reduce stress and essential tremors. Meditation has been proven to reduce stress. Having close relationships, supportive people in your life, and good communica tion techniques will help reduce stress levels as well. Detox from Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Start being more spiritual and spend more time in nature. All the techniques mentioned above are ones that you can start implementing to reduce your stress levels, thereby improv ing essential tremors. If you have a tremor and the Parkinsonʼs medication does not work and alcohol does not help reduce the tremor either, you might have whatʼs called an intention tremor. Intention tremors are usually seen while performing a certain action like eating, drinking, putting on makeup, brushing your hair, or writing. These tremors usually come from a different part of your brain, the cerebellum. If you have an intention or cerebellum type tremor, this can be helped with a process called neu-

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He is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, where he earned four years of Deanʼs List distinction. In addition, he was bestowed the prestigious American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Student Award. Golub continued his education in New York City, where he attended the Pediatric Dental Residency program at Columbia University Medical Center. He volunteers with A Walk On Water, a surf therapy organization that teaches surfing to children with unique needs. He is a founder of The Passion Project, a volunteer organization that matches dental humanitarian outreach overseas with dental students.

The Park Ridge Fire Prevention Bureau is sponsoring its annual Babysitting Clinic this fall. There is no cost for this clinic.Participants must attend two sessions for certification: Session 1 is Monday, Oct. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. Session 2 runs Monday, Oct. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. CPR is not taught at this clinic.This clinic will be held in the Park Ridge Firehouse. It is open to area children who are in 5th grade and above, at least 10 years of age. Participants from the Fire Department, Police Department, Tri-Boro Ambulance Corps, and a local pediatrician will present information for safePre-registrationbabysitting is required, and space is limited. To register your child or for more information, email Tammy at smilealways@optonline.net. Include your childʼs full name, age, parent name and telephone number, and the town you live in. You will receive a confirmation email that your child is enrolled in the clinic.

The practice says, “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Zach, and are extremely confident that his excellent training, state-of-the-art experience and eternal kid at heart attitude will make him an outstanding team leader. With Zachʼs steadfast commitment to the practice, we will now continue to see patients through the young adult years, offering expanded hours and those coveted evening appointments as well as additional appointments during school vacations and holidays!” It adds, “Thank you again for the continued trust and confidence that you have placed in our practice throughout the past 32 years. It is the personal referral of family and friends that helps strengthen our commitment to you and your children. Wishing you lots of big and bright smiles!” For more information call (201) 722-0220 and visit GolubPediatricDentistry.com

It is “with abundant pride, excitement, and confidence” that Golub Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic welcomes Dr. Zachary Golub, third generation dentist, to the practice, with locations in Westwood and Fort Lee. “Dr. Zach” grew up in Woodcliff Lake and has always been a part of the Golub family dental and orthodontic practice. He attended Pascack Hills High School, where he excelled on the soccer field, playing for the World Class Soccer Club, and on the wrestling mats at Pascack Hills. Throughout his high school years, he worked in the Golub dental offices, sterilizing instruments, learning the fundamentals of outstanding patient care, and educating children on healthy dentalHehabits.isagraduate of Syracuse University, where he completed his pre-dental requirements, majoring in Psychology. After graduation, he volunteered his time, providing pediatric dental care internationally to the underserved communities of Cambodia, Guatemala, Zambia, and Jamaica. His service included oral hygiene instructions, dental extractions, and restorative treatment. He continues to service these countries whenever the opportunity arises.

21Health,Wellness &FitnessGuide S E P T E M B E R 5 , 2 0 2 2 • P A S C A C K V A L L E Y P R E S S CREA TING HAPPY SMILES FOR OVER 35 YEARS Golub Pediatric Dentistry proudly welcomes Dr. Zachary Golub to our practice! Local Pascack Valley Resident, Columbia University Trained Pediatric Dentist. PEDIATRIC DENTISTR Y 354 OLD HOOK ROAD WESTWOOD, NJ • (201)-722-0220 • 2185 LEMOINE AVENUE FORTLEE, NJ• (201) 944-7636 www.golubpediatricdentistry.com DR. ZACHARY GOLUB, D.M.D SPECIALIST IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY SPEC. PERMIT: 07114 DR. JAMIE DIAMENT GOLUB, D.M.D SPECIALIST IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY SPEC. PERMIT: 03667

Third generation: Dr.Zachary Golub has joined Golub Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic,with offices in Fort Lee and Westwood.(Handout photo)

He is an active member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, The New Jersey Dental Association and The Bergen County DentalWhenSociety.heʼsnot in the office, you can find Golub hiking, kitesurfing, playing guitar, practicing his Spanish and spending time with his fiancée Jolie and their beloved bernedoodle, Ralph.

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Another option thatʼs becoming increasingly popular is smart speakers, like Amazon Alexa or Google Home. These devices work with third-party applications –AskMyBuddy.net and MySOSFamily.com – that would let your mom to call multiple emergency contacts with a simple verbal command.Check out Amazonʼs Alexa Together (Amazon.com/AlexaTogether) a new $20 monthly subscription service that helps families support and keep tabs on their older loved ones who live alone through an Alexa-enabled device. 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.

Bergen Volunteers announces its 2022 signature event, An Affair of the Hearts, Saturday, Sept.17 at Powerhouse Studios in Paramus. The evening will include casino games, auction items, dinner, dancing, and more. Tickets are available for purchase at bergenvolunteers.org/casinonight Three honorees will receive awards during this event: David Warshaw will be honored with the From the Heart Award. SHARP will receive the Community Partner Award. Hackensack Meridian at Hackensack University Medical Center will be presented the Community Impact Award. Proceeds from this event will support the many programs of Bergen Volunteers that make it possible for seniors to age in place, through creating a safe living environment and combating isolation. Bergen Volunteers is grateful to event sponsors SHARP, Hackensack Meridian Health at Hackensack University Medical Center, PNC Bank, and ProvidentSponsorshipBank. opportunities are available. If you are interested in An Affair of the Hearts, purchasing a journal ad, donating an auction item, or sponsoring the event visit bergenvolunteers.org/sponsorship or write Ann-Marie at ajonas@bergenvolunteers.org Bergen Volunteers is a New Jersey 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1966 to improve lives and strengthen communities through matching needs with resources, both through in-house programming, and work with agency partners. Get involved!

Dear Savvy Senior,Can you recommend any services that check in on elderly seniors who live alone? I live about 200 miles from my 82-yearold mother and worry about her falling or getting ill and not being able to call for—Worrywarthelp. Daughter Dear ThereWorrywart,are several types of check-in services, along with some simple technology devices that can help keep your mom safe at home while providing you some peace of mind. Here are some top options to look •into.Check-in app: If your mom uses a smartphone, a great solution to help ensure her safety is Snug (SnugSafe.com), a free app that would check in on her every day to confirm sheʼs OK. This app is used by thousands of elderly seniors who live alone and want to make sure that if something happens to them, their loved ones will be notified quickly so they can receive help in minutes, rather than Hereʼsdays.how it works. After downloading the app, your mom will choose what time(s) throughout the day sheʼd like for Snug to check in. Snug will send a push notification at those times asking your mom to check in by tapping the big green check button on her smartphone screen.If she doesnʼt check in within 10 minutes or respond after multiple pings, Snug will notify her emergency contacts and share her last known location so that she can receive fast help. For extra peace of mind, your mom can purchase Snugʼs premium plan ($10/month) where in addition to notifying her emergency contacts, Snug will request an in-person wellness check by a police officer who will visit her house to confirm sheʼs OK and provide assistance as needed. The app works with iPhone and Android smartphones.

• Check-in calls: If your mom doesnʼt use a smartphone, another option to help ensure her safety is a daily check-in call service program. These are telephone reassurance programs usually run by police or sheriffʼs departments in hundreds of counties across the country and are usually provided free of charge. Hereʼs how they work. A computer automated phone system would call your mom at a designated time each day to check in. If she answers, the system will assume everything is OK. But if she didnʼt pick up or if the call goes to voice mail after repeated tries, you (or whoever her designee is) would get a notification call. If you are not reachable, calls are then made to backup people whoʼve also agreed to check on your mom if Thenecessary.fallback is if no one can be reached, the police or other emergency services personnel will be dispatched to her home. To find out if this service is available in your momʼs community, call her local police departmentʼs nonemergency number. You should also check with the Area Agency on Aging in your momʼs area – call 800677-1116 for contact information. If, however, her community doesnʼt have a call check-in program, there are businesses like CARE (Call-Reassurance.com) and IAmFine (Iamfine.com) that offer similar services for under $15 per month.• Technology devices: You may also want to invest in some simple technology aids to keep your mom safe. One of the most commonly used devices for this is a medical alert system that cost about $1 per day. These systems come with a wearable “help button” that would allow her to call for help 24/7.

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Englewood Healthʼs Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has received its sixth consecutive American Heart Associationʼs Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus AchievementAccordingAward. to a press statement shared with Northern Valley Press on Aug. 22, the award reflects the commitment of the Englewood Health EMS team to providing rapid, research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heartRickattack.Sposa, director of emergency medical services at Englewood Health, said “It is an honor to be recognized by the American Heart Association year after year. Our EMS team is dedicated to providing optimal care for heart attack patients to ensure they have the best possible chance of survival.”

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There are vein specialists, and there are vascular surgeons. Luckily for his patients, James W. Geuder, M.D., is both. Dr. Geuder is a boardcertified vascular surgeon specializing in varicose veins, venous disorders, spider vein treatment, and circulation disorders. He has practiced vascular surgery in Bergen County for 25 years. Dr. Geuder is an attending surgeon at Hackensack University Medical Center and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is consistently selected as a “Top Doctor” by Castle Connolly, a “Best Doctor” by New York Magazine, and a Patients Choice and Most Compassionate Doctor by PatientsChoice.com.Whenyoucallthe Vein Center of Oradell, a professional will always answer your call and be happy to assist you. We work hard to provide a comfortable, friendly environment at the Vein Center of Oradell. We have an ICAVLapproved vascular lab that allows for immediate testing with an accurate diagnosis.Animportant role as your doctor is to educate you about your condition and treatment options. It is important to understand what is wrong and what should be done.

If you own a small business, there are alternativesretirementmanyplan available to help you and your eligible employees save for retirement.Formost closely held business owners, a Simplified Employee Pension Individual Retirement Account (SEP IRA) was once the most costERIC KOHLMEIER

Simplified Employee Pension Individual Retirement Account (SEP IRA). This plan is flexible, easy to set up, and has low administrative c osts. An employer signs a plan adoption agreement, and IRAs are set up for each eligible employee. When choosing this plan, keep in mind that it does not allow employees to save through payroll deductions, and contributions are immediately 100% vested. The maximum an employer can contribute each year is 25% of an employeeʼs eligible compensation, up to a maximum of $280,000 for 2019. However, the contribution for any individual cannot exceed $56,000 in 2019.

employerʼs contribution for a plan, such as current value of the plan assets, the ages of employees, date of hire, and compensation.Aparticipating employee with a large projected benefit and only a few years until normal retirement age generates a large contribution because there is little time to accumulate the necessary value to produce the stated benefit at retirement.Themaximum annual benefit at retirement is the lesser of 100% of the employeeʼs compensation or $225,000 per year in 2019 (indexed for inflation). This plan design should only be considered with the intention of funding for a minimum of five years. •401(k) plans. This plan may be right for your company if you want to motivate your employees to save towards retirement and give them a way to share in the firmʼs profitability. 401(k) plans are best suited for companies seeking flexible contributionWhenmethods.choosing this plan type, keep in mind that the employee and employer have the ability to make contributions. The maximum salary deferral limit for a 401(k) plan is $19,000 for 2019. If an employee is age 50 or older before Dec. 31, then an additional catch-up contribution of $6,000 is permitted. The maximum amount you, as the employer, can contribute is 25% of the eligible employeeʼs total compensation (capped at $280,000 for 2019).Individual allocations for each employee cannot exceed the lesser of 100% of compensation or $56,000 in 2019 ($62,000 if age 50 or older). The allocation of employer profit-sharing contributions can be skewed to favor older employees, if using ageweighted and new comparability features. Generally, IRS Forms 5500 and 5500-EZ (along with applicable schedules) must be filed each year. Once you have reviewed your businessʼs goals and objectives, check with your financial advisor to evaluate the best retirement plan option for your financial situation. Written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Eric Kohlmeier, senior finan cial advisor, managing direc tor—investments in Park Ridge, (201) 505-0472. Investments in securities and insurance products are not FargorterLAvalue.bank-guaranteed/mayFDIC-insured/notloseWellsFargoAdvisors,C,MemberSIPS,isaregisedbroker-dealerandasepaatenon-bankaffiliateofWells&Company.

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vary from year to year. With this plan, the same formula must be used to calculate the contribution amount for all eligible employees, including any owners. Eligible employees include those who are age 21 and older and those employed (both part time and full time) for three of the last five years.

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• Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees ( SIMPLE). If you want a plan that encourages employees to save for retirement, a SIMPLE IRA might be appropriate for you.In order to select this plan, you must have 100 or fewer eligible employees who earned $5,000 or more in compensation in the preceding year and have no other employer-sponsored retirement plans to which contributions were made or accrued during that calendar year.There are no annual IRS filings or complex paperwork, and employer contributions are tax deductible for your business. The plan encourages employees to save for retirement through payroll deductions; contributions are immediately 100% vested. The maximum salary deferral limit to a SIMPLE IRA plan cannot exceed $13,000 for 2019. If an employee is 50 or older before Dec. 31, then an additional catch-up contribution of $3,000 is permitted. Each year the employer must decide to do either a matching contribution (the lesser of the employeeʼs salary deferral or 3% of the employeeʼs compensation) or nonmatching contribution of 2% of an employeeʼs compensation (limited to $280,000 for 2019).All participants in the plan must be notified of the employerʼs decision each year no later than Nov. 2 for the upcoming year.

•Defined benefit pension plan. This type of a plan may be a good solution for a profitable company with stable cash flow with intentions of benefitting employees over the age of 40. This type of plan can also help build savings quickly. It generally produces a much larger tax-deductible contribution for your business than a defined contribution plan; however, annual employer contributions are mandatory since each participant is promised a monthly benefit at retirementSinceage. this plan is more complex to administer, the services of an enrolled actuary are required. All plan assets must be held in a pooled account, and your employees cannot direct their investments. Certain factors affect an

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As a result, parents and guardians will be notified by the School Nurse if there are three or more directly related cases in a classroom. Only the parents or guardians of those students will be notified, per the advice of the districtʼs physician.

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The New Jersey Department of Education requires each school district to have a Safe Return Plan that is updated every six months. You can view our latest plan by clicking on this link. Here are the highlights:

If your child has behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges, substance use issues, and/or developmental disabilities, and you would like to arrange for help, you may want to contact Bergenʼs Promise. Bergen's Promise will not charge your family a fee. Your Care Manager will work with your child and Family Team to maximize the use of low cost, in-network and free sustainable resources.Another resource is the Juvenile Family Crisis Intervention Unit, which addresses situations involving a serious conflict between a parent/guardian and a juvenile, runaway, truancy, and school avoidance/phobia. I suggest you make the call prior to the start of the school year, as these agencies typically get a lot of referrals once report cards are issued and parent conferences are held. These agencies have no affiliation with the District; rather, they are mere recommendations.Withthat,Iwish you well in this last week of summer! Sincerely, Jill Mortimer, Ed.D.

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Dr. Jean Schoenlank will be the Interim Principal at Washington School until the end of December. Dr. Schoenlank worked for the Ridgewood Public Schools from 1985 to 2021. When she retired, she had been the Principal of the Ridge Elementary School for 15 years. Dr. Schoen lank has a doctorate from Seton Hall University, a Masterʼs in Education from Harvard University, and a bachelorʼs degree in Education and Psychology from BucknellDanielUniversityDiGuglielmo will be the interim principal at our middle school through the end of Decem ber, as Mrs. LaForgia has taken on the role of Director of Personnel. He has been an educator since 1973, and he served as the Middle School principal in North Arling ton for 11 years. Mr. DiGuglielmo has successfully completed interim positions in Glen Rock and Hackensack.

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Safe Return Plan

• Both masks and desk shields will be optional.

•Meals will be served inside under normal operating conditions.•Back to School Nights will be in-person.•Wewill maintain the same cleaning protocols as we have throughout the pandemic.

• High school: Approximately two-thirds of the building has air conditioning.

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Via Westwood Regonal High School Superintendent Jill Mortimer, in a letter to parents in the Borough of Westwood and Township of Washington, on Aug. 31:

• Windows can be kept open as long as the classroom temperature is at a minimum of 68 degrees.•The use of the daily Covid dashboard that provides a case count for each school will be discontinued. According to the New Jersey Department of Health, “schools may transition away from a case-investigation response model to a routine disease control model in schools. This model focuses more on response to clusters of cases, outbreaks, and evidence of ongoing transmission in schools, and less on individual case investigation and contact tracing.”

WWRSD Mortimer’s welcome-back to families

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Dear WWRSD parents: I sincerely hope you and your family members are well. As usual, the summer has gone by quickly, and it is time to turn our attention to the 2022–2023 school year.The first day of school for students is Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. I am excited to have our staff and students back for what will hopefully be our first typical school year in a while. My goal is to promote a sense of community, normalcy, and routine so that everyone feels comfortable. Much work has gone into planning for this school year, and I remain committed to serving the school community in a responsive and personable manner. I am here to make a difference in your children'sʼeducation, and I work hard to meet that expectation. Update on Air Conditioning Stakeholders have been clear about their desire for air conditioned schools, and the Board and Central Office Administration have responded accordingly.

•WRMS is completely air conditioned.•Brookside School: A site visit to the building occurred this summer in preparation to design and create the Project Packet to go out to bid. The work will most likely occur at the end of the school year into the summer of 2023.• Washington: The school requires electrical panel upgrades prior to the installation of the new HVAC system. The Electrical Panel Project was awarded on June 16, 2022, but unfortunately due to supply chain issues, PSE&G has stated the new transformers will be delayed 18 months.•

George/Berkeley: Both schools require new electrical panel upgrades prior to the installation of new HVAC systems. We are in the Design and Bid Development phase of the electrical panel upgrade project.

Moreover, Ghassali said the proposed community pool and community center might cost $15 million to $20 million, and so both projects added together could total $25 million, or more. A committee appointed by Ghassali is working on tentative plans for a community center and pool, with a future completion date by the end of 2024. The mayor has said the community would bond for its future pool/community center, but costs have not been finalized.

On the $29.4 million school bond issue passed in late 2021, an average Montvale household will see an estimated $325 annual increase over the bondʼs 25-year term, likely commencing in 2024.

The bond ordinance notes the $4.6 million bond will be financed over a 40-year term and that the borough Master Plan identifies 13.2 of its 28.4 acres as “prospective public parkland, recreation and open space purposes.”

er for $4.6 million in bonding. However, he cautioned, “we donʼt have to spend it (bond)” if the negotiations are not successful.

The ordinance also specifies, “the property and the building located thereon have significant value to the borough for both development of an inclusionary age-restricted development as well as for environmentally-sensitive land to be reserved for open space purposes”Theordinance to purchase a 28.4-acre tract at 127 Summit Avenue and an ordinance to finance its purchase for $4.5 million were both introduced at the Aug. 9 meeting. Although neither was formally on the agenda, the council briefly discussed both and residents at the meeting appeared to favor the purchase.Within a day, Ghassali had posted a video to his Facebook page promoting the propertyʼs purchase. During the brief video, Ghassali walks in a forested “serene” woodland, marveling it is Montvale and swatting away gnats as he talks about the propertyʼs 28 acres, “17 of which are buildable,” about 10 acres of wetlands and maybe a few acres of flatlands. “This came on the market last week and the town decided weʼd buy this and keep it as an asset for the town for $4.5 million…I think this would be a great lot for recreational use or just keep it as an asset for the town,” he said. Swatting at the insects buzzing by, he said, “How much do we pay for the bugs? I donʼt know, maybe theyʼre free.” At the Aug. 9 meeting, Ghassali said the property came on the market in early August, and he immediately consulted with the boroughʼs financial officer and bond counsel, before calling the owner to make an offer. The property is zoned for multi-family, 55+ senior housing (AH-6 AR) with six single family homes per acre, and a 20% set aside for affordable housing. Previously, Waypoint Residen tial had proposed a 170-unit “active-adult” senior complex on the site, then reduced its density to 157 units. However, in spring 2021 after a year of Planning Board hearings, Waypoint Residential withdrew its proposal. Council approves $4.6M bond

Mayor Michael Ghassali walks the wooded 127 Summit Ave.in early August, telling residents in a video that the council had held the first of two required readings of the ordinance to purchase the site for $4.5 million.“There are many possibilities for this lot,”he said.On Aug.30 the council passed a bond.

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St. Andrewʼs 50+ Club will hold a welcome-back social on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. in the gym, 120 Washington Ave. Admission of $4 includes pizza, soda, cake, and coffee and one bingo card. Additional cards will be available for purchase. New members are always welcome. For more information call Elaine at (201) 6647037. ST.

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A history of doing Martin has been at the helm of Meals on Wheels North Jersey for more than 16 years. A former president of Meals on Wheels New Jersey, she began her work in the non-profit world as the administrator for Christian Overcomers; a disability ministry offering respite care and social opportunities for disabled youth and adults. In conversation with Martin on Facebook, Ciarlante draws out much history special to the Northern Valley and PascackValley areas: The idea to start Meals on Wheels in the Pascack Valley began in 1972 with Cook and a meeting of The Pascack Valley Center, an organization of 15 churches and temples. Through Cookʼs determination and research, and a $200 donation from the Park Ridge Rotary Club, the fledging group found a willing food service partner in Park Ridge Diner. The program launched with two clients in desperate need of assistance. It grew steadily, and when it became clear that the dietary needs of older people needed more specialized preparation, Pascack Valley Hospitalʼs food service department got involved. By September 1974, the group was feeding 32 to 38 people a day and had five delivery routes. She says rapid growth led to financial struggles for Meals on Wheels Pascack Valley, as it was then known, but thanks to an article in the Bergen County Record, donations totaling more than $6,000 poured in over six weeks.In just over a decade, Martin says, the organization grew to include a full-time director and 200 volunteers who were feeding 80 people a day in 20 towns with an annual budget of $62,000.The growth, fueled by need and a growing senior population, continues. Meals on Wheels North Jersey serves approximately170 meals a day, reaches 30 towns, and has an annual operating budget of approximately $400,000.Theprogram has four employees who coordinate meal delivery, client registration, volunteer training and recruitment, social services programs, friendly visits, and more. Annually, 500 volunteers assist the program and nearly $50,000 is raised through fundraisers and private donations. Looking ahead Martin says she sees the program growing much more in the next year.

Meals on Wheels North Jersey is a nonprofit service providing hot meals and friendly visits to upward of 200 people five days a week throughout Bergen County.Delivering those meals is an army of 500 volunteers.(Photos:Meals on Wheels North Jersey)

The boroughʼs lost include Paul Beatini, Joseph Keller, Ronald Mag nuson, Joseph Maio, Paul Rizza, Scott Vasel, and Martin Wortley. Westwood holds its annual 9/11 candlelight ceremony at 8 p.m. rain or shine at the 9/11 Memorial, at the south end of the Westwood train sta tion. In keeping with the tradition that began two days after the attack, it is a solemn ceremony, beginning with an opening prayer,the Pledge of Allegiance, and our national anthem.The Westwood Volunteer Fire Department Color Guard will present colors along with many other members of the department. The Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the Westwood Police Reserves will be in attendance. The borough says, “A number of songs will be played, allowing people to reflect about all of the lives that were lost on that fateful day that now is part of our nationʼs history.

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Meals on Wheels North Jersey celebrates 50th in Sept. 22 gala

Sunday, Sept. 11 is the 21st anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on American soil, a tragedy that continues to resonate in the shaping of local and world history. Towns, boroughs, churches, schools, and families have planned observances. Check online for locations and organizations near you. Here are just two boroughsʼplans. Weʼll havemuch more to recap next week.In Park Ridge, a ceremony is set for Veterans Park at 7:30 p.m. Guest speakers include Mayor Keith Misciagna and state Senator Holly Schepisi. The program includes the recitation of the names of the deceased by council president Robert Metzdorf and American Legion Post 153 historian Dick Bozzone. Members of Auxiliary Unit 153 will place American flags on the monument. Park Ridge Girl Scouts will provide luminarias and candles.

Meals on Wheels North Jersey celebrates its 50th anniversary at a gala on Sept. 22 at the Old Tappan Manor at 7 p.m. Guest of honor: Margaret Cook, who developed the local Meals on Wheels program as well as Habitat for Humanity and Westwood House for Seniors, among her many other good deeds performed when she lived in Bergen North Jersey is a nonprofit service providing hot meals and friendly visits to upward of 200 people five days a week throughout Bergen County. Delivering those meals is an army of 500 volunteers. The fee paid by recipients is based on ability to pay, and there is a need to attract donations to keep the meals affordable for those who need help. According to executive director Jeanne Martin, operating costs are increasing with the price of food and rent, and the gala aims to raise $100,000 to subsidize operations over the foreseeable future. Beyond the immediate need: “Our goal is to expand our services to more people. Iʼd like to see us servicing 500 clients,”she said. Citizen support is gratefully accepted either by attending the event or by providing a donation. Chairperson RoseAnn Ciarlante told Pascack Press on Aug. 8, “The 50th Anniversary Gala Committee has been working diligently for months to create an entertaining evening that will help further the fundraising efforts of Meals on Wheels North Jersey.” She promised a wine pull, a basket raffle, a silent auction and something theyʼre calling “the gift card grab-o-rama.”“Ithink what is most exciting for the committee is seeing how so many small businesses and concerned individuals are stepping up with sponsorships and donations,” she said. Ciarlante explained, “Here in Westwood, where we are headquartered, weʼve had a tremendous outpouring of support from local residents, restaurants, and businesses — one of which is working with us to curate specialty items for the auction.”And she said, “Weʼve even had a resident donate her artwork which is really special and heartfelt. No doubt this kind of support speaks volumes about the importance of Meals on Wheels North Jerseyʼs core mission of assisting local homebound seniors age-in-place safely, not just in Westwood, a community that prides itself on its age-friendly services, but in the 29 other Bergen County communities we serve as Ciarlantewell.”said, “The fact that founder Margaret Cook will be in attendance is icing on our 50th anniversary cake. Sheʼs a unique woman with tremendous energy and drive.”She added, “Iʼm not sure she could have predicted sheʼd have a five-decade-long impact on Bergen County,but we are glad she used her considerable talents in service to area senior-citizens.”Ciarlantesaid the committee has also taken over the Facebook page of Meals on Wheels North Jersey with a social media campaign created to draw attention to the 50th Anniversary celebration.“Everyday until our gala on Sept. 22, weʼll post a fact, interview, or a behind-the-scenes look at our programs” (at facebook.com/MealsOnWheelsOfNorthJ erseyOne.” discovery she said all the committee members found interesting: the organizationʼs volunteers rack up 10,000 miles a year in service. “Thatʼs a fun fact that clearly shows how committed our drivers are to putting a nutritious meal on a clientʼs table and a smile on their face.”

“Weʼre finally getting things in sync after the pandemic. Our food is excellent. Our drivers are excellent. We have a new app which helps our volunteers with directions and delivery instructions. So yeah, our numbers are starting to go up again. And weʼre serving a big Recognizedneed.”in the gala beyond Cookʼs legacy and the organizationʼs volunteers, she says, are “our friends our family. … The people we deliver meals to — theyʼre more than clients to us and I think every one of my volunteers would echo that sentiment. I am very blessed to have this job.” For information on ticket sales and donations, visit my.cheddarup.com/c/ticket50, call Meals on Wheels North Jerseyat (201) 3580050, or visit mealsonwheelsnorthjersey.org John Snyder

Special recognition will be given to the four Westwood residents who lost their lives at the World Trade Center on that day: Daphne Poulet sos, Michael Wholey, Francis Riccardelli and Kalyan Sarkar. In addition, wealso recognize Sgt. Chris Hrbek, USMC, killed in action in Afghanistan.”Thepublic is asked to please bring candles if possible and to have them in glass containers. Share your views. Sound off in our Letters column. Write PascackPress@thePressGroup.net

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U.S. Congressman Josh Got theimer (NJ-5) testified during Aug. 30ʼs public MTA hearing “to stand up against New York and the Metropolitan Transportation Authorityʼs (MTA) cash-grabbing Congestion Tax.” In a statement his office sent Pascack Press , Gottheimer warned “New York and the MTAʼs Congestion Tax could go into effect as early as 2023 and would cost Jersey and New York drivers up to $23 a day — more than $5,000 a year — on top of the already far-too-high $16-a-day tolls for our bridges and tunnels, to drive south of 60th Street to work in New York City from Jersey. No revenue from the Congestion Tax goes to support New Jersey, unlike the shared Port Authority tolls.”

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The MTA is conducting public hearings over its pricing plan — itʼs considering seven tolling options — which would charge drivers who enter Manhattan below 60th Street. The idea is to discourage traffic into Manhattan and generate revenue for the MTAʼs public transit infrastructure. Gottheimer said, “I join an overwhelming majority of those whoʼve already testified in strongly opposing the MTAʼs outrageous Congestion Tax, not only because it will drain our familiesʼpocketbooks and small businesses who are already struggling, but it also does nothing to actually help the environment or ease congestion.”

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He said at the hearing, “In fact, for those of us in North Jersey near bridges and tunnels, to those in the outer boroughs, and north of 60th in Manhattan, the Congestion Tax, by the MTAʼs own admission, will lead to more traffic and pollution, disproportionately hurt lower income families, and poison our childrenʼs air.” He testified, “Can you imagine a hard-working nurse or taxi driver from Jersey having to pay $23 a day — or $5,000 a year — on top of the $16 they pay to go over the GW Bridge? When you add gas and parking, thatʼs $20,000 a Gottheimeryear.” said, “I hope New Yorkʼs mayor and governor are listening because our families, Gov. Murphy, the cityʼs small business owners, and taxi and Uber drivers are telling the MTA to reverse course on their Congestion Tax plan. This public pushback is overwhelming.”Meanwhile, Murphy is defending sending a text message to state E-ZPass users that urged them to lodge opposition to the MTAʼs proposal. He said the congestion pricing “will increase cost and congestion for NJ drivers.” The public can submit comments to the MTA before Sept. 9. Your typed and recorded video comments can be emailed to CBDTP@mtabt.org or submitted online, at the website mta-nyc. custhelp.com/app/cbd_tolling

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The Second Annual Haydn S. Smith Memorial Bas ketball Tournament is set for Sept. 10 at Hegeman Park, SandTheRoad.Fifth Annual Boots vs. Badges Softball Tournament, honoring the memory of Detective Tyron D. Franklin, is set for Sept. 24 at Westvale Park.Mayor Ray Arroyo tells Pascack Press both growing borough traditions are “hugely important community-unifying events representing the best of Westwood: fellowship, inclusion, and memory. They honor the indelible mark that Haydn and Tyron left upon us and our town.”Do you play basketball? Do you have a team you can assemble? Then youʼre ready to go! Thatʼs the start of the invita tion to join the Second Annual Haydn S. Smith Memorial Basketball Tournament. Flyers are going up all over the borough. Smith was a longtime Westwood resident and promi nent community leader, instrumental in the revitalization of Hegeman Park and the development of members of the Westwood community. The tournament is free and open to the public. Register at 10 a.m. Tip off at noon. Visit on Facebook.

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Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo shared this update with Pascack Press and on Facebook on Aug. 31. APRIL 5, the mayor and council adopted a resolution of disapproval regarding the continuation of the bus terminal use on Old Hook Road. (Resolution #22-204). When Red and Tan vacated that facility, we hoped the non-conforming industrial use would give way to a conforming one supporting the hospital, as the Master Plan and zoning ordinance contemplates.Theterminal is a pre-existing nonconforming use “grandfathered” in the HSO zone. But NJ Transit recognized the value of a readymade facility in Westwood, a fully developed Bergen County community and transportation hub Our designation as “the hub” is tethered to some fixed physical characteristics that are both a bless ing and a curse: Our downtown mass transit point-of-departure and arrival is wedged against the NJT tracks and Broadway to the west, and Kinderkamack Road to the east. These are heavily trafficked north/south thoroughfares. Downtown is bifurcated by busy Westwood/Washington Avenue running east/west through the central business district (CBD).That intersection, near the Bank of America building and Iron Horse, saw 13,600 vehicles moving through it during normal 12-hour workday —back in 2005! This traffic is overlaid on a 19th century street grid, undersized for a seemingly ever-increasing volume of traffic. During rush hour, with the train in station, Broadway northbound traffic between Westwood Avenue and Jefferson Avenue often backs up. Bus traffic through our narrow streets can be, in various instances, challenging and dangerous. Idling to make schedule can be noisy and obnoxious.Iampleased to report NJT officials were very receptive to the boroughʼs myriad concerns about resuming bus depot operations at this site. The agencyʼs representatives have agreed to WPDʼs preferred route through town, eliminat ing dangerous turns on narrow residentialNJTstreets.routes now originating in Westwood, combined with fewer buses housed here than was the case with Red and Tan, should reduce the incidences of in-town layovers and their attendant noise levels. The latter was particularly problematic on Madison Avenue between Washington and Irvington. The “tall-ish” hard surfaced building structures lining Madison amplified the sound from idling buses synching up with schedule intervals. The new, agreed upon routes do not use Madison. Moreover, NJT is adding stops at Sand Road and Charles Street, proximate to the hospital, to better service hospital workers/patients and Westwood residents living between Kinderkamack Road and Main Street on the Emerson border Theyʼve also agreed to pursue noise reducing, aesthetic enhancing, screening between the facility and the adjacent residential neighborhood.Also, pursuant to our request, NJT will host an in-town job fair to highlight employment opportunities, within the agency, for our residents.NJT is working with Armand Marini, our construction and zoning code officer, to certify occupancy paperwork. They hope to have bus service fully operational, out of the Old Hook Road site, as soon as Sept.S3.pecial thanks to NJT officials Paul Wycoff, Dave Colley, Justin Davis, and Jauhara Pressey; and for the agencyʼs open-minded willingness to work with us on these improvements.Thanksto Westwood Police Chief Michael Pontillo, Lt. Rich Antonacci, Councilwoman Erin Collins, and Borough Administrator Durene Ayer for their hard work — ensuring the boroughʼs pedestrian safety, traffic circulation, and qualityof-life issues were heard and, more importantly, addressed, by NJT.

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NJ Transit expects to have bus service fully operational out of the now-idling Old Hook Road terminal as soon as Sept.3. Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo credits the local police and others over pending improvements since Red and Tan’s departure.

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Justin G. Tsai, a local senior emergency responder and former first lieutenant of the Washington Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps — now a self-described “medical shield and sentry for many of Americaʼs most prominent celebrities and VIPs” — was invited this past weekend to serve and protect yet more prominent clientele.

Tsai, of Paramus, whose credentials include NREMT and BSN, told Pascack Press on Aug. 31 that this was a comedy special for a live audience, which also is in the can for Showtime for later release.

Weʼve covered Tsai in these pages in his works arranging ambulance tours and presentations for local Girl Scouts. Now he says heʼs been invited to serve on a commer cial for the regional Girl Scouts organization.Whenwe profiled his business venture in June, in “Local EMT on call to celebrities, superstars, and the Pascack Valley,” he said he was happy to be taking “many adven tures providing medical services for some of societyʼs most prominent and well known names.”

Tsai said he was on call for “several well-known performers, as well as a crew, from management all the way to the art and design as well as the hair and makeup teams,” most of whom are SNLvets.

Through Tsai Mobile Health LLC, Tsai is a “set first-aider,” Covid compliance officer, and health, safety and risk consultant to those for whom danger is a way of life — as is discretion.

Serious A-list adventures with local EMT Justin G. Tsai

EMT Justin Tsai with Matt Rogers,executive producer and lead performer of Showtime’s “Matt Rogers:Have You Heard of Christmas?”taped at The Public Theatre/Joe’s Pub in Manhattan in August. Matt Rogers selfie provided.

He explained that cast and crew met with him one-on-one as part of preparation for this project. He said he also was retained to provide services for the premiere of A&E Networkʼs “Court Night Live” at the start of August.

The Public Theatre explains, “Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas, Fire Island) leaves comedy forever with the highly anticipated release of his holiday album, ʻHave You Heard of Christmas?ʼLive on stage at Joeʼs Pub, Matt will perform every original song from this very real new seasonal classic, which is definitely for sure coming out. Accompanied by the talented musical director Henry Koperski on the keys and joined by semi-talented special guests, Matt welcomes you to join him for a drink or two and confront yourself with the question… Have You Heard of Christmas?”

Tsai, through his company Tsai Mobile Health LLC, was solicited to provide services for Showtimeʼs “Matt Rogers: Have you Heard of Christmas?” as standby EMT and Covid-19 safety consultant.

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Dress rehearsal performances were Aug. 20. Taping was Aug. 27. The work was under the direction of Doron Max Hagay, also of “Saturday Night Live.”

He lists as clients “Shark Tank” star Barbara Corcoran, singer Lorde, comedian Sam Jay, RJ Barrett of the Knicks, and actors Michael Biehn and Ben Foster — among many others. He was on hand at the 94th Academy Awards; Viacom/CBS production “Uncoupled” season 1; taping for “The Wrath of Becky”; HBOʼs “Pause with Sam Jay”; the reality series “Deadliest Catch”; concerts at Montclairʼs Wellmont Theater; and New York Fashion Week.He was at Carnegie Hall in May as standby for the ViacomCBS, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and MTV networksʼ2022 upfront event.He said, “Most people probably pay hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars for the honor and privilege of spending a Saturday evening sitting front row at Carnegie Hall. Yours truly was being paid hundreds of dollars to be there.” As an EMT, Tsai served the Pascack Valley this summer at the Pascack Valley Junior Police Academy, Westwood Regional High School graduation, the Bethany Community Centerʼs Summer Bash (in the Township of Washington), and Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps. ambulance wetdown. August marked the second anniversary of his business. For more information call (917) 420-5878 or write JGTsai.Freelance@gmail.com

On behalf of President Ann Pressimone and the entire Emerson Board of Education, it is the district's hope that our students, teachers, and all district families are enjoying these final days of summer. We look forward to welcoming your children back to their schools on Sept. 8. It has been a wonderful and busy summer for our schools and we can't wait to have our hallways and classrooms again filled with Emerson's children.

Curriculum Updates and Draft Documents

The topics found in the new graphic make for great dinnertime conversation: Be The Example, Continue To Help, Respect Myself And Others, Do The Work Coffee and Tea with the Superintendent More to follow but interested community members are asked to save the following dates for the 2022–2023 Coffee and Tea with the Superintendent meetings. Note that all begin at 6:30 PM and t ake place in the respective schoolsʼmedia center/learning lab •Oct. 13: Memorial School • Nov. 16: Villano School •Dec. 14: EJSHS •Feb. 22, 2023: Memorial School•March 22: Villano School •April 27: EJSHS Other dates and activities m ay be added throughout the school year.

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For the past several weeks, we've been seeing packed cars leaving town as our recent graduates move onto their post-high school life. Our graduates continue to thrive in college and we wish them all the best. Please come back and visit and we look forward to hosting you as part of our Alumni Panel this winter. We remain very proud of you and will always be here for you.

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Back to school message from Superintendent of Schools

This past week was orientation and onboarding for our new staff members. As we all know, our teaching staff is the absolute backbone of our district and we look forward to welcoming new members to our school community. The level of caring, support, and high expectations that our teachers have for Emerson's children is unparalleled. Special thank you to the faculty and staff who are attending next week's Emerson Teacher Institute. Let the learning continue!

As noted in previous district communications, the Comprehensive Health and Physical Education (CHPE) curriculum will be recommended for approval at the A ug. 29 Board of Education meeting.Regarding CHPE lessons, parents, as in the past, will continue to have the ability to have their children opt out if they so choose. As is done each year, that information will be shared next week as part of a larger district communication. For a comprehensive timeline of the district's curriculum revision process including the opportunities for school community feedback, please follow this link.

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Thank you, Art Department Kudos to the EJSHS Art Department and student Isabella L. for helping to create the new graphic found at the top of this email. Students across the district can expect to see it around our schools and on our website. Well done! Parents

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The start of the 2022-2023 is auspicious for several reasons, but the most important is that this is the most familiar-feeling opening to school that we have enjoyed since March 2020. As we all remember the 2020-2021 school year was marked by altered school schedules and distancing among other mitigation strategies, the 2021-2022 school year, while much better, was still uncommon and not what we were used to.

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Fortunately, the start of this school year marks a return to school as we remember it. We look forward to leaving those challenging days behind us and continuing our focus on your children's learning and growth. In advance of the school year, families are asked to reinforce the district's high expectations regarding academics, behavior, and how our students treat one another. Our students overwhelmingly meet and exceed these expectations and that is due in largest part to your support at home. Thank you for doing that!

The district works hard to ease the transition back to school for our families and, as a result, we use grant funding to provide all necessary school supplies for our PreK–6thgrade students. Alongside that, thank you to the State of New Jersey for offering a Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday for other supplies that families may want to purchase. More information may be found here. On a related note, parents who were students in the 1980s and ʻ90's will find this news article about the most famous back-to-school item of all time to be of great interest. Fall Sports This past Monday was the official start of practices and scrimmages for the upcoming sports season. It's been great to see our student-athletes back on campus and getting ready for their various games and matches. Families of all ages may want to bookmark this site as it has the day-to-day game schedule for all of our teams. All are welcome to come and cheer on the Cavos! -- CCLLEEAANNIINNGG TTEEAAMM PPLLAAYYEERR WWAANNTTEEDD

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Final Building Updates and Referendum Completion

Emerson continues to remain a popular and fast-selling real estate market driven in largest part by the wonderful community that it is and our high-quality and well-regarded schools. If you have a new neighbor with young children not yet of school age, please encourage them to reach out to us to learn more about our schools. We work hard to introduce our "Future Cavos" to their local public schools as early as possible.

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vice Academy Information Day to be held on Oct. 2 at Seton Hall U niversity. Emerson students over the years have attended various academies and they always speak glowingly of the experience of simultaneously serving their country and receiving a world-class education.

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The district is happy to share that with the completion of the new EJSHS front entrance and the opening of our new science labs the goals of the district referendum have now been met. The referendum was instrumental in s olving overcrowding issues, updating necessary facilities, and upgrading our classrooms including climate control and ventilation. Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support in helping to keep our facilities in tip-top shape.

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Evelyn Hawken, 95, passed away peacefully on Aug. 29, 2022 Evelyn was born to the late Fred and Ethel Acker of North Bergen on July 10, 1927 and graduated from Park Ridge High School in 1944. She married the late Fred Hawken Jr. in 1944 and raised their family in Hillsdale. She later moved to Westwood where she lived for the past 30 years.Evelyn is survived by two of her children, Robert Hawken of Punta Gorda, Fla. and Ted Hawken of Montvale. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Fred, in 1989 and her eldest son, John, in 2020.Evelyn loved the outdoors and all types of sports. She was an avid gardener, fisherwoman, bowler, golfer, and a diehard New York Giants baseball fan — until they moved West in 1957. Then the New York Mets became her team. The gardens at the complex where she lived in Westwood were her domain; the beauty she created was enjoyed by all the residents. Evelyn was a legend on the streams of Bergen County, Vermont, and Michigan, where she and Fred fished often. She was a champion bowler and an accom plished golfer and enjoyed these sports into her mid-eighties.

Ruth was passionate about Just Peace issues and equality and justice for all. She was a member of the Interfaith Peace Group of the Upper Pascack Valley and helped to locally produce “Alice in Blunderland,” an allegorical musical protesting nuclear arms and nuclear war. She was an avid supporter of Habitat for Humanity, and partici pated in Hands Across America, raising money for hunger and home lessness.Inher eighties she became a Caring Clown with local troupe Call

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A memorial service for Evelyn is set at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Hillsdale on Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. An interment will be held at George Washington Memorial Park at 11:45. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Friends of the Pascack Brook, P.O. Box 84, Hillsdale, NJ 07642-0084.

Victor PETERSONJ. Victor “Vic” J. Peterson passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at home on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. Vic was born in Philadelphia, Penn. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and served as a Navy Seabee in the Korean War. Vic was a permanent deacon in the Catholic church and was ordained in 1975. Vicʼs ministry as a deacon was in the local jails and prisons.Vic was predeceased by his parents, Helen and Victor Peterson, and his sister, Constance Stuhltrager.Vicissurvived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy (Dot) Peterson (nee Sprofera), and their seven children: Dorothy OʼBrien (Keran), of Sedona, Ariz.; Victoria Milner (John) of Cornville, Ariz.; Leah Fitzgerald (Tom), of Monroe, N.Y.; Gary Peterson (Anne Marsico), of New City, N.Y.; Fran Woitkowski (Mike Dohn) of Garwood; Brenda Schramm (Dave) of Bennington, Vt.; and Stephen Peterson (Meg) of Arcadia, Fla. As well, grandchildren: Lee DeLeonard (Jen), Sharlene Hun singer (James), Jessica DeLeonard, George Dimotsis (Carrie), Victor Dimotsis, Daniel Milner (Fanny), Samuel Milner (Chrissy), Jennifer Mango (Mark), Allison Henson (Tom), Brian Fitzgerald, Joshua Peterson, Francesca Peterson, Gary Peterson, Rose Dilascio (deceased) (James DiFeo), Richard Dilascio (Jenna), Diana Caufield, Ronnie Marsico, Veronica Marsico, Michael Woitkowski, Pearl Schramm, and Isla Peterson. Great-grandchildren: Talia DeLeonard, Mabel DeLeonard, Gavin Dimotsis, Lola Peterson, Layla Revisto, Madison Revisto, Kenny Caufield, Lilliana Caufield. Several nephews and nieces, including Randy Stuhltrager (Carole).Vic founded Peterson Plumbing of Montvale in 1961. Vic was a member of the New Jersey State League of Master Plumbers and the Pascack Valley Master Plumbers Association.Vicenjoyed all kinds of music throughout his life, especially by Johnny Cash. In Vicʼs later years his love of cooking was a passion and a way he showed love to all those in his life. Vic enjoyed many family trips traveling in their RV, and most of all spending time at home with Dot and the whole family. Visitation is Thursday, Sept. 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Robert Spearing Funeral Home Inc., 155 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge. rsfhi.com.Mass is 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 2 at Our Lady of Mercy R. C. Church, Park Ridge. Interment is in Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah. Donations in Victor Petersonʼs honor can be made to Valley Hospice or Our Lady of Mercy Church, Park Ridge, NJ. Ruth FRANCKEO.

Ruth O. Francke, 96, passed away peacefully on Aug. 1, 2022, three days shy of her 97th birthday She is prede ceased by her hus band, William H. Francke. She is survived by her brother, Gene Ostertag and wife, Marlene; her daughter Julia Evelyn HAWKEN

Evelynʼs greatest love was for her family and her church. A pillar of strength for her family, she seldom missed an activity or sports event that her children or grand children participated in. Evelyn was an active member of the Holy Trinity Episcopal church in Hillsdale for 80-plus years. She was their bookkeeper for many years, and ran the churchʼs food gift card program for the parishioners.

Select from Traditional Burial, Aboveground Mausoleum or Cremation Niches. Contact Nancy Fabricant NJ Licensed Cemetery Counselor at 201-214-1528 or nftnj36@gmail.com to discuss your personal needs. Us Clowns and volunteered as “Flower.”Known for her petite stature, big smile, and warm heart, Ruth was much beloved by her family and friends. She was a writer of family stories and acrostic poetry, having written hundreds of poems for family members, friends, and church members, for special occasions and for causes for which she was passionate. She shared her love in this way, spending countless hours thinking and writing to honor others. A memorial visitation with a service at Robert Spearing Funeral Home Inc., 155 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge is set for Friday, Sept. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. The family will honor Ruth with a Celebration of Life service at the First Congregational Church of Park Ridge on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 11 a.m.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Congregational Church of Park Ridge, the American Heart Association, or ChildFund (formerly Christian Childrenʼs Fund).

Luce and husband, Daniel; and daughter Margaret Francke-Olano; as well as four grandsons: Christian Luce, Patrick Luce and wife Cortney, Nicholas Olano, and Matthew Olano.Ruth was born in New York City, N.Y. to Margarete and Hans Ostertag. She grew up in Nanuet, N.Y., graduating salutatorian at 16 from Spring Valley High School. She worked as a legal secretary for many years in Rockland and Bergen counties, then retired. She lived in Park Ridge for more than 60 years and was a member of the First Congregational Church of Park Ridge for most of that time. She was an active participant in the Sunday School program, was a member of the Valley Ringers Handbell Choir, and was Poet Laureate of the church. She was involved in many aspects of church life, serving on boards and ministerial search committees and helping at church rummage sales and the local interfaith homeless shelter. She belonged to the Park Ridge Golden Age Club, serving as the clubʼs chaplain for many years. She was especially beloved for her kind, compassionate way of gathering family stories from family members to write and read eulogies for members of the club. She enjoyed trips, organized by the seniors, to different parts of the country. She was an active member of the Park Ridge Board of Elections, serving as an elections official for manySheyears.was interested in international and local news and events.

Mary SPERDUTO‘Dinky’ Mary “Dinky” Sperduto, 95, of the Township of Washington, passed away on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. Mary is survived by family and many close friends and neighbors. She is predeceased by her dear husband, Anthony (“Walter”). Mary was an avid sewer and crafter who loved to make things for all of her friends. She kept a smile on everyoneʼs faces and always worked hard to help in any way she could.Her family and friends will receive guests for a memorial visitation at Becker Funeral Home, Westwood on Wednesday, Aug. 31 from noon to 2 p.m. A celebration of her life and faith is arranged at 1:30 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made in Maryʼs name to the charity of your choice.

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FROM PAGE 1 Li said. “With these classes I hoped to create both access and an environment where girls were surrounded by other girls who were equally excited to learn to code.”Li,a president at AiGoLearning, a nonprofit for TeensTeachKids, says she has been teaching the programming language Python for approximately two years. “It felt very good to share my expertise. I was finally able to teach in person — so different from doing so online. Everything can be programmed nowadays and having this knowledge offers the world of tech at their fingertips.” She added that Hillsdale Public Library was a natural choice for her to host her classes. “I was very familiar with the Hillsdale Library and knew that they would be happy to be a platform to offer these. I have always liked the Hillsdale Library, whether it be to pick up some books, or to meet with my Girl Scout troop. “I felt like I had the opportunity to give back to the library by offering the classes there.” She said, “While I am sure there were some students who were signed up by their parents, the students took some good knowledge away from the course.”Keeble said Li hosted three classes at the library, which she hopes to return to in connecting with new recruits.“It felt very good to share my expertise,” she said. “I was finally able to teach in person and I was so happy to have this opportunity. In person, there is more availability for cross-talk and to get to know students better. Helping students with bugs, or problems, in their code is also much easier.”

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(Last year we reported on Pascack Pi-oneers FIRST Robotics Team 1676 and its annual Fall for STEAM Fair. Foot traffic was joyously heavy at the event, at Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale, where the teamʼs 90 members (from Hills and Valley) had collaborated to set up 30 interactive tables of science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities for special visitors who had parents and grandparents in tow.)Python, conceived in the late 1980s, when personal computing arguably was just starting to go mainstream, is one of the most popular programming languages, particularly for programmers just starting out, and was developed to be fun to use. (Indeed, it was named for the surreal British comedy series Monty PythonʼsFlying Circus.) Software engineer Tim Peters, in his “The Zen of Python (PEP 20),” gives its philosophy as: •Beautiful is better than ugly. •Explicit is better than implicit. •Simple is better than complex. •Complex is better than complicated. •Readability counts. In an internal interview promoting AiGoLearning, where she started as an intern, Li said sheʼs had “massive exposure to computer science in the past couple of years and that, in tandem with my desire to teach children, led to my joining AiGoLearning.” She said, “My experience with AiGoLearning has helped a lot. I now understand the amount of work it takes to hold a whole event, such as a hackathon. Logistics was something I never really considered to be a big task until Shethis.”said, “In addition, I believe this gives me a good approximation of how it is like to start your own business or nonprofit. As a teacher, I also believe I understand Python a lot more than when I first learned it myself.” HFPL.org

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