Bergen County the Magazine - January/February 2013

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Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friends

10 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

CANCER’S TINIEST CONTENDER

The big fight in little Nico Santoli

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Wine Picks

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The Boys and Girls Club of Lodi and Hackensack The Boys and Girls Club held their annual Community Service Awards Dinner at The Venetian in Garfield. For more information visit: bgcoflodi.org

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Valley Hospital Auxiliary The Valley Hospital Auxiliary hosted a champagne reception at L.K. Bennett at the Shops at Riverside. For more info visit: valleyhealth.com

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Gilda’s Club Gilda’s Club of Hackensack held a Bachelor’s Auction at the Stony Hill Inn in Hackensack. For more info visit: gildasclubnj.org

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CHEW ON THIS Already savoring sweet success in the music industry, Teaneck’s Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew are seeking to pay it forward to tomorrow’s music leaders.

T

o “make it” in the music industry is tough. It takes talent, drive, some good mentors, and well a little bit of luck.

Teaneck’s Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew have done it, and are leaders in the field. For Ray, the current musical director at American Idol and all-around musical guru, and Vivian, the founder of TimeZone International, a U.Sbased global marketing and promotion company, it all started right here in the tristate area. Together, they have worked with some of the leading artists in the world to produce historic shows, as part of their company, Chew Entertainment.

A self-described “Upper West Side” girl when they first met, the couple has proudly called Bergen County their home since 1997.

In the music industry, all avenues intersect at some point. Ray and Vivian have been fortunate enough—talented, and motivated enough—to find success.

Ray is a titan in television performances, while Vivian is a leader on the business side of things, and one of the first AfricanAmerican women to find true success in the conference rooms of record labels.

Growing up in the Grant Houses in Harlem, music was always around Ray. “Sitting on the lap of my dad, and playing piano, and taking it from there,”

Ray says. “I’ve always been in music training, and schools, and out in the field learning at a very young age. This was a path that was already kind of ordained.”

In addition to piano, Ray has also studied cello, violin, trumpet and bass.

He’s recently picked up the harpejji, a new instrument that was introduced to him by Stevie Wonder.

He lived just blocks from the legendary Apollo Theater, where later in his career he would serve as the musical director for the acclaimed program Showtime at the Apollo.

Ray performed and performed and performed. Practiced constantly.

“I was very ingratiated in the fabric of the New York artist community and I grew up with mentors like Dizzy Gillespie,” says Ray, who graduated from the LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts.

Quincy Jones is another valued mentor.

“You can’t put a price tag on somebody like Quincy giving you personal advice on things, giving you strategy points and giving you the benefit of his experience,” says Ray. “That’s the kind of thing that I like to continue to do with other young artists.”

Ray’s journey has taken him literally across the globe. He’s performed at

Radio City, and Carnegie Hall, and has worked with artists ranging from Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder to Rihanna and Justin Bieber. In 2009, he orchestrated President Obama’s Inaugural Ball, and put together a stirring rendition of “Signed, Sealed, Delivered,” which featured Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Faith Hill, Sting and many more. Sometimes, Ray needs to be a part of more somber programs, such as when he organized a special Michael Jackson tribute.

There’s never a dull moment in the life of Ray Chew. Especially on Idol.

“The music is always agreed upon not too long before it’s performed so it stays fresh and new. They want the moments to be present, and to not feel like it’s stale,” Ray explains.

Vivian’s journey started in Far Rockaway where she grew up, all the while regarding Manhattan as “The City” she aspired to one day being a vital part of.

“It was almost like taking the yellow brick road to Oz,” she says.

Like her husband, music was always around her, but she can point to a specific moment when she just knew that she would have a career in the music biz, and that she would work tirelessly to make that a reality.

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was doing a show at Radio City. It would be her first George Clinton show, but not the last. The performance moved her.

“It was the first time I experienced the same kind of feeling that I experienced in church,” says Vivian. “It really touched my soul.”

After coming home and telling her mother about the performance, her mother told her that maybe it wasn’t such a good idea to go to those kinds of shows anymore. George Clinton, after all, is well—George Clinton.

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Her first real job in the business came when she was the executive assistant for Louise West, an entertainment attorney. It was a true hands-on experience for the young professional—inspirational, too, as Vivian had never come across an African-American woman who was in a position such as West.

West pushed Vivian; pushed her so far that she ended up out the door. She needed to grow, and Vivian did. She found a position in the concert division at Radio City, and gradually moved up the ladder in the music business industry.

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At each stop along the road, Vivian made herself a force to be reckoned with. She found that as an African-American woman—who had dreadlocks at the time—she had to be louder, and more assertive than other people in the room.

In the 1980s, she became the first African-American membership representative for the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). While there, after realizing that ASCAP had no way of honoring the urban community, she became a catalyst for awareness and recognition. Putting her job on the line, she went into the monthly writer-publisher meeting, and let her voice be heard.

“I just rolled the dice and took a shot and wrote a speech and went in, and everyone looked at me like I was half-crazy but probably about a day or so after, the calls started coming in saying ‘she’s absolutely right.’”

Now thanks in large part to Vivian’s vision and daring, the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards are an annual event held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

From ASCAP, Vivian moved to leading positions at several record companies, including Polygram and Sony.

While at Epic, a division of Sony, as the vice president of artists and repertoire, or A & R, Vivian signed Shabba Ranks.

Shabba was a reggae artist who nobody outside of the United States had really heard of. Vivian saw something, made the deal, and had to find a way to make Shabba popular. And she did. Vivian brought in Maxi Priest, a reggae artist who did gain popularity in the States.

Priest and Ranks collaborated and were able to find a marketable sound.

“We went on to do many platinum and gold albums, and he won back-toback Grammys for best reggae artist of the year,” Vivian notes.

But Vivian wanted to become her own boss. She realized she wasn’t waking up in the morning and loving what she did. So she branched off, and started TimeZone International. It wasn’t easy at first. It took her 13 months to sign her

first client, a 16-year-old rapper who went by A+, but her company has grown over the years. It’s all about marketing urban music to a global community.

Take Vivian’s client A+, for example. While not a mega star in the United States, he has gained an international fan base with the help of Vivian and her company.

“He probably sold about 20 records here in America but had a hit record of over a million singles outside the U.S because it incorporated Beethoven’s Fifth as the sample,” Vivian explains.

It made Vivian realize that you need to market differently to each country.

Each deal has to be made differently, depending, literally, on the time zone.

The Chews work together as well.

They co-own Chew Entertainment, a company that works with entertainers to put on quality events. Ray was getting a lot of calls for gigs, but he would need to refer them to other people because

he was already booked.

“One day I got a phone call from the head of marketing for the newly formed J Records and they had an artist that they needed to get ready to showcase for Clive Davis and he asked me if I knew of anyone who can help put it together. And I said sure—this guy that I just married,” says Vivian. “And the artist was Alicia Keys.”

Keys was their first client.

The duo worked together to put together the Night of Inspiration at Carnegie Hall, which was hosted by Soledad O’Brien, and featured many secular and non-secular artists coming together.

Ray organized a large choir and orchestra for the event.

“We had a great balance of wonderful artists who came together for this occasion,” says Ray of the truly collaborative event.

Now that they’ve found success, Ray and Vivian want to help the next

generation. In 2011, they conceived the idea for the Power to Inspire Foundation.

“We’ve both been in this business for over 30 years in different forms, and there were many shoulders, very broad shoulders, that we were able to stand on to elevate us,” says Vivian.

In 2013, the Power to Inspire Foundation will be a fully functional non-profit organization geared toward giving workshops on music and music business for kids ages 8-18.

The Chews are also putting together a program to raise money for artists who were effected by Hurricane Sandy.

Ray and Vivian are proud to call Bergen County their home. Now, as veterans in the industry, they’re ready to spread the love to nurture the next generation of music leaders.

Justin Davidson, contributing editor of

Talk of the Town magazine, is also a regular contributor of BC THE MAGAZINE.

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WINE PICKS

New Releases for 2013 Thanks to strange weather patterns (including droughts in Italy, soggy weather in California and summer hailstorms in Portugal), the vintages of the past five years have been unpredictable, exciting and worth exploring for their incredible variation. Here are four to consider.

MOET & CHANDON 2002 GRAND VINTAGE IMPERIAL BLANC, $55

2011 RITUAL PINOT NOIR, $20 The Casablanca Valley in Chile continues to earn credibility as a serious winemaking region, taking advantage of hot days, cool nights and predictably dry summers. Pinot Noir, in particular, continues to thrive and evolve for Chilean winemakers.

The 2011 Ritual is an eccentric original, fermented 100% with wild yeasts and aged 12 months in French oak. The result is a complex blend of earthy floral forest floor and rich boysenberry/ripe cherry fruits. Bright acids and mild tannins create an easy-drinking wine, which pairs beautifully with beet and goat cheese salad, and pork with caramelized onions.

Vintage Champagnes, once the purview of only the most dedicated aficionado, are becoming increasingly popular among the rest of us. Highlighting a single vintage allows the producer to celebrate variation. The year 2002 happened to be an exceptional one in the region, with a mild winter, and the right balance of heat and moisture allowing for an early harvest. The result—a classic 51% Chardonnay, 26% Pinot Noir and 23% Pinot Meunier—is a creamy and rich Brut, with toasty notes of hazelnut, preserved apricot and ripe pink grapefruit and baking spice. Enjoy on its own or with a flavor-heavy cheese plate.

BANFI ROSA REGALE, $20 Red sparkling wines have increased in popularity in the past couple of years, in part thanks to the rise of Moscato and in part for their flexibility to move from casual aperitif to refined pairing option.

Made with 100% Brachetto grapes from one of Italy’s smallest DOCGs, the lightly sparkling wine is sweet but not overpoweringly so and makes for a perfect Valentine’s Day toast or post-slopes refresher.

A mild nose of strawberry, fresh raspberry and floral notes is balanced with a flavor-forward palate of fresh berry fruits.

Pair with mild, soft sheep cheeses, semi-sweet chocolate or baked pears.

LUCE DELLA VITE 2009 TOSCANA, $95 Born 20 years ago of a collaboration between Italy’s Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi and California’s Robert Mondavi, the MerlotSangiovese blend—from 35-year, high-elevation vines—distinctively expresses the Montalcino region’s character in an internationally appealing format. Round and full with driving oak tannins, it is defined by vibrant spice, chocolate and fruit notes of dark cherry and black plum. Ideal with venison, steak and spicy sausage and green pepper dishes. The age-worthy 2009 runs about $20 a bottle more than the 2008, and is already hard to find. For the Tuscan wine fan, it’s worth it, though.

Robert Haynes-Peterson is editor of the American Sommelier Association’s 24-week Vinification and Viticulture textbook, and has received certifications from the American Sommelier Association and the Master Mezcalier program.

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Head on over to Society in Westwood for a whiff of Mad Madame ($135, 110 ml), the new fragrance from Juliette Has a Gun. Created by Romano Ricci, great grandson of fashion icon Nina Ricci, this niche fragrance is the epitome of prestige. It’s a heady cocktail of green chypre and metallic rose oxyde. With undertones of blackcurrant bud absolute and the woody-modern ambroxan, this provocative fragrance is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.

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EVENTS EVENTS

HUMOROUS PLAY:

The Autograph Hound will play January 26, 2PM and January 27, 7PM at The Little Firehouse Theatre (298 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell). For pricing, availability and reservations, log onto www.bcplayers. org, visit the box office or call 201-261-4200.

1960s MUSICAL: The off-Broadway hit The Beehive finds its way to the BCP stage for the first time, showcasing its nearly 40 songs that made the 1960s THE decade for female vocalists. It runs from February 16-March 9 at The Little Firehouse Theatre (298 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell). For pricing, availability and reservations, log onto www.bcplayers.org, visit the box office or call 201-261-4200.

ART DISPLAY: The Fort Lee Library Gallery (320 Main Street Fort Lee) will display the photographic works of Fort Lee artists, Jane Sklar and Max Cartagena from January 2-February 28. For more info, call 201-592-3614, ext. 4010 or visit www.fortlee.bccls.org.

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BCP PLAYERS: From January 12-February 2, By Arthur Miller makes its initial appearance on the BCP stage at The Little Firehouse Theatre (298 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell). For pricing, availability and reservations, log onto www.bcplayers.org, visit the box office or call 201-261-4200.

Eric Dudley featuring Adelphi Principal Cellist, Robert Deutsch, in a performance of Bocherini’s “Concerto for Cello and Orchestra” at 4PM on January 20, at the River Dell Regional High School (55 Pyle Avenue, Oradell). Admission: free with a suggested donation of $20. For more info, call 201-477-0406 or email adelphichamber@gmail.com.

BEST BLUES: On February 19, go see Muddy and The Wolf featuring The Fabulous Thunderbirds, James Cotton and more at bergenPAC (30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood). For pricing and availability call 201-227-1030 or visit www.bergenpac.org.

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See “ROOM 105 The Highs & Lows of Janis Joplin” on February 23, at bergenPAC (30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood). For pricing and availability call 201-2271030 or visit www.bergenpac.org.

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Montvale Library (12 Mercedes Drive) when it hosts the free talk, “The Answer is Yes but First You Have to Ask,” by speaker and author Jim Charette. Register by phone (201-391-5090), in person or email (montvalelibraryprograms@gmail.com).

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Dom and Nico are having too much fun to let cancer bring them down.

Cancer’s Tiniest Contender Nico Santoli—

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The big fight in little Nico Santoli

Y

ou look into young kids’ eyes and see unwavering hope and uninhibited innocence.

Their gaze conveys the simplicity of what it means to be a child, shielded from the world, living in a bubble of happiness where the worst that can happen is not getting enough candy to eat and the most difficult decision is choosing between toys. That’s why the tragedy of Newtown hit so hard.

Those children were taken from us before they could ever witness how unfair the world can truly be.

Then there is Nico Santoli. You may have heard of him by now because essentially, the tale of his young life has

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gone viral.

A look into Nico’s eyes told a very different story.

Nico, who is about to turn two years old, has been diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare, cancerous tumor in the eye.

Chances are if you’ve heard of Nico, you have also heard of his father, Dominic “Dom” Santoli. Santoli is a teacher at Bergen Catholic, where he also coaches the school’s prestigious football team. As the plane touched down in Las Vegas for a Crusader’s nationally televised football game this past September, Dom received the news that would change his life forever. The news

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nobody ever wants to hear. The news that brings a tough-as-nails father to his knees: his son has cancer.

I sat down with Dom and his wife, Christina, at Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn in New Milford to hear an incredible story about how a community has focused its love and care on this young child and his family.

Christina and Dom recalled looking at Nico’s eye and noticing that his retina had a whitish yellow reflection, much like a cat’s eye. At first, Dom’s response was “oh, this looks cool.” Neither he nor Christina had any idea that it was a

warning sign for “this terrible thing.” But as soon as they started Googling what it could be, their attitude changed.

At first they heard two types of news. One, this was a very rare cancer. (There are only about 300 cases of retinoblastoma diagnosed in the United States annually.) Two, if caught early enough, it was highly treatable.

Upon choosing the WILS Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, treatment became the top priority. It was soon determined that this would be no easy task. Yet Dom was optimistic.

“There were already two miracles.

One, was that the tumor was contained to only his eye. Two, his retina was still attached. This meant that Nico might still be able to keep his eye and his vision.

“Ever since they told me it didn’t go to his brain, I knew he’d be fine,” Dom continued. That hasn’t made watching his child undergo these tough treatments any easier, though.

Four times a month, Dom and Christina head down to Philly for four days to undergo the treatment. On day one, little Nico is put under anesthesia, and his eye is clamped and removed so that doctors can assess the size of the tumor. On day two, Nico recovers from the anesthetic, and on day three, they perform intra-arterial chemosurgery, which involves inserting a tiny catheter into Nico’s femoral artery near his groin.

The catheter is taken all the way up to his ophthalmic artery to allow direct access to the tumor site in his retina. To make it more difficult, however, rather than having a straight path to his retina— the more typical occurrence—Nico’s smaller ophthalmic artery zigzags. In most cases, a child is cured after three treatments. Nico is already on his fourth.

So tiny and delicate, Nico is at significant risk of losing his leg from a complication with the femoral artery. On day four, Nico is able to rest and recover under careful watch, while Dom sits and waits. “It’s like running a 24-hour marathon with a knot in my stomach. I hold my breath for literally two days,” he explained.

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Nico and his mom, Christina, enjoy life one memory and one smile at a time.

The next steps may be interveinal, sticking a needle through Nico’s eye as another way to reach and fight the cancer. If that doesn’t work, the doctors will apply a radiation patch to Nico’s eye.

“I don’t want it to get there,” Dom said passionately.

Their story has all the elements of a tearjerker classic—a family being torn apart by tragedy. Dom had already lost his cousin and uncle in the same year to cancer. Christina had lost her brother was he was only four years old.

“All you can do sometimes is fear the worst,” Christina noted.

Yet if you know anything about the Santoli family, you quickly learn they refuse to stay down for the count. They’ll take their blows, get back up and keep fighting the good fight, no matter what.

Although it pained him, Dom quit coaching this past football season in order to give Nico top priority. For Dom and Christina, no sacrifice is too great, not when you’re talking about a truly special kid who is dealing with all sorts of painful treatments, yet always seems to have a smile on his face.

“The only thing that changed about that boy is he lost his hair. If and when you meet him, he’s like a ball of fire. He reminds me of a comet. A beautiful rare thing that doesn’t come around very often. He’s so amazing,” said Dom. Dom’s admiration for his son has sparked a movement that you usually only hear about following a devastating hurricane. The movement’s name is simple and unforgettable: #ForNico.

It started with Dom wanting to share his pride at Nico’s amazing attitude in the face of such awful circumstances.

“My whole life I’ve been lucky enough to be a top-tier athlete. I always wanted to be the best at something. After this, I had so much anger and energy, and I had to direct it somewhere. I wasn’t a fan of quitting coaching and instead carrying around a bag of shirts on my shoulder, only to give most of them out anyway because I can’t say ‘no’ to the people who love and want to support my kid. But that’s what my life is right now.”

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And so it began, the #forNico tshirts were popping up all over the place—at Bergen Catholic football games... in classrooms… even Bergen Catholic’s biggest rival, Don Bosco, started showing unwavering support for Nico with t-shirts they had made. “It became viral. The point almost became to make this kid famous,” Dom said.

Although the outpouring of support hasn’t had a direct effect on Nico’s treatment, it has lifted the family’s spirits.

“Strangers come from everywhere.

Amazing, amazing people.

I’m so happy about the human race,” Dom noted.

And Nico—the toughest kid on the block—continues to live as if nothing has happened to him. While Christina runs to the car to fetch a #ForNico t-shirt, Dom shows me a video of Nico after his surgery.

“The doctors told me that after his treatment he’s just going to want to be in bed,” Dom explained. “He won’t be hungry. He will just want to lie in the dark.” Yet as the video illustrated, an hour later, Nico is jumping around and begging to go for a walk. Dom obliges, and as they pass a pizza place, Nico begs for a slice. Christina doesn’t let Nico have that kind of junk food, but since it’s just him and Dom, Dom murmurs, “Don’t tell mommy,” and gives Nico a little piece. “Next thing I know, he’s eaten a whole pan pizza by himself,” recalled Dom, highlighting just one example of the big fight in little Nico Santoli.

The #ForNico support has grown to heights the Santoli family could never have imagined. Kids who had gone to Bergen Catholic and Don Bosco knew about Nico, and were now wearing their shirts at colleges all over the country. People were stepping forward who knew celebrities, and all of a sudden, the #ForNico Facebook page was constantly being updated with pictures of people wearing #ForNico t-shirts.

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Christina, who manages the page, posts every picture, from the NY Giants Victor Cruz wearing a shirt, down to the regular folks who just want to show their support for Nico.

Dom recounted a story about Bergen Catholic Football legend Brian Cushing. “He just had a kid so this hits him really hard. Kid lost his ACL; he has a brand new baby and a whole career to worry about, and he’s texting me all the time making sure I’m OK. That’s what makes me rest easy.”

This is just one example of the community outpouring the Santoli family has seen. Some sell #ForNico gear at their stores. Others offer a percentage of their business proceeds for the cause.

“People are shaving their heads for him. I’m supposed to be a big tough guy and my own students are making me cry,” said Dom, who has also shaved his head. It started as a joke, when he was trying to shave Nico’s head, whose hair was falling on only one side due to the chemo.

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“I said, ‘Daddy will do it,’ and I pretended to take the buzzer to my head.

An inch of hair gone later, I was fully committed to buzzing it all off,” Dom explained.

Whether it’s sporting the bald look or telling Nico’s story from every possible angle, Dom’s aim is to support his son in any way he can. He realizes that there is a fight for his son here, but also a battle to prevent other families from having to go through any of this. The fact is, anyone can diagnose this by just looking at a simple photograph of his or her young child.

Dom now finds himself making new friends at 30.

Real friends, he says. But he’s willing to lay everything on the line for his son. “I feel terrible for people who don’t have a voice like me. Don’t have the energy like me. I can’t imagine how it is to not be willing to put yourself out there for your kid or be paralyzed by this.”

Dom’s efforts have become recognized throughout the country. He now speaks in front of students telling his story, which still has so many unwritten chapters. Dom has come to realize that this was a path he was put on. He now feels a responsibility to fight for this and to let others know about retinoblastoma in order to create awareness and save lives.

“My selfish version of this is Nico Santoli, but the real thing is to help people,” he said.

Nico continues to shine a bright spotlight on a dark and dreary subject.

“He just loves to hug people,” Christina said. “Though sometimes he pulls hair,” she added, proceeding to recount how, while at the Ronald McDonald House, Nico pulled the hair of a little playmate.

“She gave him a nice slap right then and there. He doesn’t do it so much anymore,” she said, letting out a laugh that might be the only one for days.

Though it seems the entire country

has rallied behind Nico and his family, it is still Nico who bolsters his parents on a daily basis. “He’s had to grow up so fast and it’s not even fair. He already seems like he’s been through a lot. And he lets me know that life is going to be OK.” Dom said with heartfelt pride.

“I know in my heart he’s going to be OK. For me there is no other way of thinking. My son drives me. These great people drive me. I’m so thankful for all of them,” Dom continued.

For Dom this has been a true roller coaster and a humbling experience. “You think you’re gonna be this person and then life throws you a curveball and you better learn how to change, and change quick, or you’re gonna be in that dark room crying somewhere.”

But in their world, there’s little time or tolerance for crying. Dom and Christina are too busy looking ahead to cancer-free days when they can help an older Nico more fully appreciate the importance of the experience. “Whenever he complains to us that life sucks and nobody loves him, we are going to show him a book with all the different things we are collecting now. It will show him how so many people supported him that don’t even know him,” Christina noted.

The story is far from over, but the fierce fight being waged by the Santoli family gives you a good idea about how it will end. While they might need to endure more blows along the way, they never lose sight of the fact that Nico’s prognosis is extremely positive.

Until that day when they can claim complete victory, Dominic, Christina, Nico and Nico’s sister, Giana, will tirelessly continue this journey they never signed up for, knowing in their hearts that their relentless battle for Nico’s life and their efforts to raise awareness for his rare cancer, will change the lives of so many families, as it has their own these past five months.

Look into the bright eyes of your child tonight and tell them how much you love them. If not for yourself or for your child, do it #ForNico.

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Parisian Beauty Academy: Shear Success Story This brother-and-sister team is continuing in their parents’ tradition of beauty and business.

“I

came into the family business out of a passion for education and desire to work with people and leave things better than I found them,” says Penny Muccia, the proud co-owner of Parisian Beauty Academy, who along with her brother and executive director, Harry Comp Jr., lovingly continues the legacy established in 1949 by their parents, Henrietta and Harry Comp, Sr. “Our dad, aka ‘Mr. Harry,’ was an outstanding hairdresser, platform artist and educator who loved what he did,” chimed in Comp Jr., “and mom was an amazing hairdresser and business owner in her own right.”

The young couple, having individually run successful salons in Englewood and Hackensack, would prove to be an unbeatable team when they not only joined forces at the altar, but also merged companies and set up shop at the current location in Hackensack.

And while Mr. Harry, the force behind the school, fostered new talent, his wife ran the on-premise salon and garnered the cream of the crop stylists from the talent pool. By the time the ’60s hit, the place was humming, or as Muccia puts it… “It was an unbeatable! People came from all over to get their hair done at Henrietta’s salon, which was huge and had 25 stations, and the school became widely accepted as one of the best in the industry.”

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A ToFamily Affair accommodate the resulting influx of students, the Comps built a huge addition and the school grew from a small portion of the original building to a 14,000 square-foot completely modern-

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ized building dedicated to education in the professional beauty industry. Meanwhile, growing up in and around this hub of activity were the future executive director and dean, by then ages 10 and 12, respectively.

“My parents were the major influ-

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ence in my life,” says Comp Jr., discussing how he grew into the business.

“I was mentored by them early on and worked in all aspects of the company.”

In actuality, both siblings learned the ropes from the ground up.

“Dad and mom taught us to have a strong work ethic that continues to energize me today,” Muccia says. “I can remember Harry and I organizing the stock room, painting interiors, working the cash registers and even making stained glass pieces in the ’60s to make the place a little funkier.”

“It was our father’s hope that his children would carry the school forward,” continues Muccia, who moved

up the ranks from admissions and financial aid positions to management and finally dean of the academy.

Brother Harry, on the other hand, at first showed little interest in permanently joining Parisian’s ranks. “I really didn’t want to pursue the family business, and thought instead of becoming an accountant,” he admits somewhat sheepishly.

“Despite that choice, however, what I learned in college was that my true gifts were working creatively and with people, not details,” he recounts.

Hence, while pursing his chosen profession, Comp Jr. wisely heeded the advice of several mentors and college professors, who all suggested that joining the

family biz was really the wise way to go.

“I thought that my father had put them up to it,” he says with a laugh.

“But, they were right, and by the grace of God, when I followed their lead, things went well and as it turned out, I enjoyed and grew into this rewarding career.”

Comp Jr. would be handed the keys to kingdom right out of college and along with his sister, oversaw the next generation’s growth plan for Parisian Beauty Academy.

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ternationally acclaimed Paul Mitchell team, which was expanding its core educational concept and invited 13 prominent schools in the country (Parisian included) to join their journey. Comp Jr. went to California to investigate the opportunity and upon his return, Paul Mitchell’s co-founder, John Paul DeJoria, would from then on be considered one of his mentors, and Parisian a Paul Mitchell partner school.

With a term that can run anywhere from 10-18 months depending on curriculum, rigorous technical courses offered at the academy include: hair styling, cutting, color, texture, service, skin care, business and marketing, as well as on-the-job training.

“Students get involved in all aspects of the beauty business, and beyond their required subjects, there are photo shoots, fashion shows and contests,” explains Muccia, who is quick to credit the Paul Mitchell organization with providing considerable added re-

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sources and support.

In addition, to cutting edge training, in an effort to support an environment of caring and outreach to the community, fundraisers are common. Parisian also provides an on-premise clinic that mimics a salon so that students can learn practical application of the skills they are learning, and Bergen County residents can receive beauty services at minimal cost.

“When a guest has an appointment at the academy, we want them to experience our culture and good service, but most of all, to feel the great gift they have given our future professionals by allowing them to perform their trade,” explains Comp Jr. “They become part of the education process and feel really good about it.”

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costs elsewhere to accommodate a haircut, color treatment or manicure.

As such, beauty professionals are more in demand than ever (Parisian proudly places 85% of its graduates and 97% of their students receive licensure).

“It’s all a journey for these kids,” concludes Muccia. “They are so very proud of what they have accomplished, as are we. The legacy that our parents passed on to Harry and myself, and their dream that Parisian be more than just a beauty school, but rather make a difference, is something we have been privileged to build upon. Moving forward, that passion can be passed onto the next generation for them to grow the business in their time and in their way.”

Louise B. Hafesh , an award-winning

artist and journalist, is president of AdVantage Publications, Inc, an international editorial syndicate. She can be reached at www.louisebhafesh.com, or www.paintersportal.blogspot.com.

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Looking at Facial Fillers

from the Inside Out No longer just about extractions and teeth cleaning, high-tech practices, such as North Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Teaneck, are offering patients kinder, gentler ways to look their best.

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eaded for a career in medicine, Zev Schulhof, DMD, MD, had second thoughts as he contemplated his future. “I don’t want the life of a doctor,” he realized. Changing gears, he enrolled in dental school, which he hoped would fulfill his need for the “artistic and creative.” People often forget, he said, that a good dentist must master skills such as working with tiny details and color, much like a successful jeweler. Indeed, both professionals design and make items of form, function and beauty.

However, the appeal of the excitement of surgery lingered, and the doctor earned a medical degree three years after graduating from dental school.

Today, Dr. Schulhof practices with Jerald S. Friedman, DDS, also an experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon, on Cedar Lane in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Their areas of expertise comprise North Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, which offers well-known aspects of their specialty such as wisdom teeth removal, corrective jaw surgery, treatment for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD), bone grafting and dental implant surgery, as well as an unparalleled approach to minimally invasive cosmetic procedures.

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High-Tech Surgery

Cutting-edge technology, innovation and advanced techniques have been central to their practice for many years.

The office is equipped with three lasers and a 3-D CAT scanner, all of which allow for a much better patient experience than in the past. Benefits include smaller incisions, shorter procedures,

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minimal bleeding and easier recoveries.

“We are always adopting the latest procedures,” said Dr. Schulhof, noting that the doctors acquired a CAT (CT) scanner in 2008 and began using a laser in dental implant surgery ten years ago.

“Using the laser makes dental implant surgery a minimally invasive procedure,” Dr. Friedman explained. The

advantages begin with the use of the scanner. “It opens up the door to computer and CT-guided surgery. This enables us to precisely plan the implant placement with the aid of a surgical guide that is made based on the CT scan.” The use of the laser eliminates the wide-open flap necessary for a scalpel. The implant is placed through the opening created by the laser. The doctors also employ advanced technology for other conditions, such as gum surgery, wisdom teeth removal, growth removal and tongue-tied surgery.

A major benefit to innovative techniques is that patients can be more confident that their experience will be comfortable. “Patients can be less fearful,” Dr. Friedman said. “People look at us, and say ‘that’s it?’”

Cosmetic Enhancements

For some individuals, time spent at North Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is not about their teeth or a medical condition. Many are taking advantage of surgical and non-surgical procedures that will make them look better. Minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, which require no hospitalization and take just minutes, can postpone or even eliminate the need for surgery. “There’s a ‘changing paradigm,’ Dr. Friedman explained.

“Less is more.” The entire process typically includes a free consultation, a visit of no more than 30 minutes for the procedure and a two-week follow-up.

The basic concept is simple and based on an appreciation of why younger people tend to look better. “The key in this day and age is volume replacement,” said Dr. Schulhof. “We know that volume in the face makes you look young.” Artificial filler material provides volume, shape and contours. Neurotoxins, which prevent the skin from wrinkling by relaxing muscles, are also used. “Typically, our patients get a combination [of these products] that gives the best results.” Currently, the doctors are performing procedures using Belotero, Botox, Dysport, Juviderm, Perlane, Radiesse and Restylane.

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The goal of these techniques is to make people look younger, but not unlike themselves, Dr. Schulhof continued. “You shouldn’t look like a different person. We want you to look more refreshed and youthful.” The results last six to 18 months, and individuals who choose not to repeat the process will go back to baseline or slightly better in some cases, he noted.

Men and women of all ages are taking advantage of minimally invasive cosmetic techniques, according to Dr. Schulhof, and the applications are numerous. Some of the most common aspects of the aging process can be addressed, such as fine wrinkling on the face, sagging jowls and unwelcome creases on the face such as marionette lines from the corner of the mouth to the corner of the chin. Liquid facelifts improve cheeks that are sagging and hollow, returning the desired emphasis to the cheekbones. Deep circles and bags around the eyes and stretched ear lobes

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can be treated; brows receive a spa lift and liquid rhinoplasties (nose jobs) are also being done in the office. “It’s like being a sculptor,” Dr. Schulhof said.

A New Approach

The final result of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures is not the only benefit, Dr. Schulhof noted. Inserting needles from inside the mouth—the method most often used—means less swelling and redness at the area, no red dots at injection points, almost no chance of bruising and less pain. It is not unusual for a patient to come in at lunchtime, and then return to work.

“There are many talented cosmetic surgeons out there” notes Dr. Schulhof, “but we approach the face from the inside out.”

The doctors are also sharing their knowledge and experience with other professionals interested in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, which are growing in popularity. Since 2006,

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Dr. Schulhof and Dr. Friedman—in collaboration with dentist Bruce G. Freund, DDS—have, to date, trained hundreds of colleagues in their unique approach to facial rejuvenation.

The three doctors hold educational sessions at various locations throughout the year, including the annual Greater New York Dental Meeting at the Javits Center in New York City. Last November, oral surgeons and dentists of many different specialties from around the world attended their two-day course at the conference to learn about Botox and facial fillers. In addition to training classes, the doctors also provide support and information through the American Academy of Facial Cosmetics, located in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

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uch more than a health club or gym that focuses on weight loss, HNH Fitness emphasizes individual health management backed by a team of medical experts. More than 70 group classes are offered each week, including the newest medical fitness classes: chair yoga, “Balance Basics & Beyond,” and “Delay the Disease” for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

“Medical fitness is what we are about and how we stand out from other clubs and gyms,” says Lina Carpenito, group fitness director and a certified personal trainer at HNH Fitness. “We provide slow, continued guidance within a comfortable atmosphere. Our center is a place where clients build a community, share health and exercise tips, and inspire and rejuvenate each other. For many, this is their second home.”

Tempering Bone Disease

In 2007, at the age of 48, Sheryl was surprised to learn that the results of her bone densitometry screening indicated she had osteopenia, a precursor to the more serious osteoporosis. Her bones had low bone mineral density, a measurement that demonstrates how dense and strong a person’s bones are. If Sheryl did not take preventive steps, she might develop osteoporosis, putting her at risk for dangerous, potentially life-threatening bone fractures.

Sheryl’s first action was to join HNH Fitness, Holy Name Medical Center’s medically based health and fitness center.

HNH Fitness helps clients make smart lifestyle changes,

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improve their health, maintain wellness and prevent illness.

Sheryl’s immediate goal was to strengthen her bones through weight-bearing exercises.

Over the past six years, Sheryl has participated in a variety of HNH Fitness programs and classes, all backed by the expertise of physicians and a highly qualified staff of exercise physiologists, personal trainers, physical therapists and nutritionists.

“I started with personal weight training and body sculpting classes, and then added cycling,” Sheryl notes.

As new health needs arose for Sheryl, HNH Fitness offered support and solutions. Its physical therapists, who are employees of Holy Name’s Center for Physical Rehabilitation, collaborated with Carpenito to develop a program of physical therapy and individualized personal training exercises to help Sheryl develop strength in her back. The center’s onsite board-certified sports medicine specialist, J. Christopher

Located at 514 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell, the 23,000-square-foot HN H Fitness features: 180+ pieces of technologically advanced equipment Three group exercise studios offering more than 70 classes per week Certified exercise physiologists, nutritionists and personal trainers Onsite physical therapy, sports medicine, massage therapy and chiropractic care YouthFit programs The Day Spa Child Care Mendler, M.D., crafted a program of aerobic activity, personal weight-training exercises, twice-weekly physical therapy sessions and therapeutic massage to keep Sheryl’s muscles moving and ease discomfort from arthritis in her back.

“Sheryl is the perfect example of how all of us at HNH Fitness work together across several medical disciplines to benefit our clients and help them improve their health,” says Carpenito, who is also a certified body and health coach.

Backing Up Clients

The team at HNH Fitness includes a board-certified sports medicine specialist, a chiropractor, nationally accredited exercise physiologists and personal trainers, certified fitness instructors, a nutritionist, physical therapists, and a floor staff who are available at all times for instruction and assistance. Classes, free to members, are appropriate for all fit-

ness levels ranging from medical fitness classes (open to the public for a fee) to TRX suspension and kettle bell training.

Every new member is provided with a customized workout regimen based on a state-of-the-art fitness evaluation and review. Body Age software assists the fitness team in determining each client’s physiological age versus chronological age. Areas that need improvement (strength, flexibility, aerobic capacity) are identified and incorporated into the individual’s routine.

New members also receive additional time with a personal trainer and an Energy Smart nutrition counseling session after the one-hour program development session.

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sicians. Clients can even log into the system from their home computers to track their progress.

Camaraderie Among Clients

Member Leonie “Russie”, 71, says joining the center in 2007 after retiring from a 40-year career as an orthopedic nurse was “the best thing I ever did for myself.

“I had diabetes, was overweight, and had trouble with my balance when getting out of the bathtub,” she recalls.

“The HNH Fitness staff helped me to discover the motivation within myself to make life-saving changes to improve my health.”

Combining a healthy diet with personal training, nutrition counseling, treadmill workouts, dance classes and “Senior Sneakers” classes at HNH Fitness, Russie dropped 70 pounds. She no longer needs medication to control her diabetes, and can easily enjoy long soaks in her tub. A former smoker, Russie credits exercises to strengthen

her calf muscles and imHN N’s newest medical fitness classes prove circulation in her legs with helping her live include: with peripheral vascular Chair yoga disease.

“Balance Basics & Beyond” “I also enjoy social“Delay the Disease” (a new option for izing with new friends at clients w ith Parkinson’s disease, it feaHNH Fitness and attendtures big exercise movements which can ing chair yoga classes help to ease the rigidity, weakness and to improve my balance,” she says. Offered free fatigue experienced by these patients) to members and open to the public for a fee, chair medical center and its 900+ physicians,” yoga classes give clients the ability to says Carpenito. “We easily refer back enjoy yoga while sitting or standing, inand forth to medical professionals at stead of lying on floor mats.

Holy Name and to those on site at HNH For patients who are “graduating” Fitness. Membership entitles clients to from physical therapy or cardiac rehathe soup-to-nuts benefits of HNH Fitbilitation at Holy Name Medical Center, ness, but we welcome everyone in the HNH Fitness can provide a seamless community to come try a class or two.” transition outside of a hospital environment for those who wish to boost their Nicole Russell is a writer based in wellness levels.

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10 Tips to Prevent the

Winter Blues

As the cold weather approaches, we take a look at effective ways of coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder.

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t’s that time of year again—cold weather, snow, ice, clouds and days with less sunlight. For parents, winter is a tough time. Finding activities that are always inside, worrying about snow days and delays, and making sure kids get plenty of physical exercise even though the weather is cold and the days are shorter.

On top of that some parents (and those who aren’t) have to deal with a type of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

This type of depression usually happens in the winter months due to the weather and shorter periods of daylight. Being that this type of depression is seasonal, the symptoms usually come back the same time every year and go away around the same time.

The symptoms usually start late fall or early winter and the symptoms start to disappear when the warmer weather and longer days of sunlight return.

Symptoms of SAD

If you are feeling under the weather during the cold winter months but are not sure if you are suffering from SAD, here are some common symptoms:

1. Feelings of sadness, hopelessness and anxiety during the winter months

2. Feeling fatigue, loss of energy, trouble concentrating and unmotivated

3. The feelings of sadness, fatigue, isolated, etc. start out mild and become more severe as the winter progresses

4. Change in appetite and sleeping habits

5. Social withdrawal; loss of interest in social activities and hobbies

The cause of SAD is still unknown, but we know environmental factors play a role. I have a client who lives in upstate New York near a lake and experiences “the lake effect” where he gets lots of snow and very little sun all winter. This client has had SAD at the same time every year since his move to upstate New York. We also know that genetics play a role in SAD, which can run in families. SAD is more common in women and we usually see symptoms starting in young adulthood.

SAD Treatments

Here are some tips to help prevent the winter blues:

1. Get as much light as you can even when you’re indoors. Open the shades, roll up the curtains, move your desk near the windows, etc.

2. Spend time outdoors during the daylight hours. Although the

weather might be cold and snowy, being outside during the winter months is beneficial. Go outside for quick walks and sit in the sun to help lift your spirits. After a few days of spending some time outdoors, you will start feeling better.

3. Add exercise into your daily routine. Exercise, even just walking, produces endorphins and reduces stress hormones at the same time.

The result is a boost of happiness.

4. Make sure to add some fun into your life. Even though the weather

keeps us homebound, it doesn’t have to keep us from having fun. Instead of feeling trapped inside, find ways to engage in things you love.

5. Be social even in the winter months. Adding more social activities

where you will be surrounded with family and friends can provide you with the extra support you need.

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Take a vacation. Some clients feel a sense of isolation and loneliness in the winter months. If this is the case with you, planning vacation time in warm, sunny spots can help and give you something to anticipate.

7. Try light therapy. We know that increased sunlight helps improve

the symptoms of SAD. You can buy a light therapy box, which mimics outside light and helps you lift your mood and spirits.

8. See a counselor before winter starts. If you have a mild case, you

can take preventive methods such as seeking a counselor right before late fall to start talking to someone who can help.

9. Consider medication. Doctors have prescribed anti-depressants, which have worked well for some patients.

10. Psychotherapy is another great option. The therapist can help

you identify your negative thoughts and behaviors and help change them. A therapist can also help you establish effective coping skills, which will aid in lifting your overall mood.

Diane Lang, positive living expert and psychotherapist, is the author of two

books: Baby Steps: The Path from Motherhood to Career and Creating Balance and Finding Happiness. Visit www.dlcounseling.com for more info.

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Taxing Matters How high taxes impact Bergen County residents.

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t’s no secret that Bergen County has some of the highest property taxes in the country. For the past decade, Bergen has consistently been the highest taxed county in New Jersey—beating out the likes of Hunterdon, Essex and Passaic County. The percentage increase in the tax rate has stabilized somewhat since 2010, after the state legislature and Governor Christie worked to pass a two-percent cap on annual property tax increases imposed by local governments. The law has its exceptions, but progress has been made.

According to local sources, 2012 will mark the second year of “historically low growth in the cost of local govern-

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ment.” The average tax bill for Bergen County residents, according to the same source, will only increase by about $100. Last year, the median tax figure was $9,232. This year it will be approximately $9,332. It’s high—awfully high—but compare that to earlier in the millennium when tax bills were climbing up to $1,000 higher annually.

Municipalities in Bergen County have taken different approaches to staying within the cap. In some cases, costs for services have risen, which isn’t truly a break for taxpayers. However, the 1.8% rise from 2011 to 2012 is lower than the 2.6 rise from 2010 to 2011. Compare this figure to increases from 2001 to 2010 when annual increases were

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never lower than 4.0% and increased to as much as 7.1% as they did in 2004.

Location, Location, Location

If you take a look at areas with the highest property taxes, it’s easy to spot the trend: if you live close to New York, you will pay… and pay a lot. In a chart prepared by the American Community Survey that appears in an ABC News article, for 2009, Bergen County ranked third, right behind Westchester and Nassau Counties in New York for the highest median real estate taxes.

Hunterdon County, New Jersey, and Rockland County, New York, rounded out the top five.

People need to live in close proxim-

ity to New York. One of the biggest draws for residents settling in Bergen County is the George Washington Bridge.

Richard Hubschman has been living in Bergen County for all of his 57 years. He has lived in several different areas, and moved according to the needs of his family, and has been in Cresskill for the past 20 years. Hubschman has practiced law for more than 30 years, and has noticed many trends in the county. His firm, Hubschman & Roman, P.C., specializes in real estate and tax issues.

In an interview, Hubschman shed light on many of the impacts that high taxes have on Bergen County residents.

The proximity to New York, first and foremost, is a huge driver in the amount of wealth flowing into the area. According to Hubschman, there are over 13,000 homes in Bergen County assessed at over a million dollars. That’s a huge amount.

“If New York wasn’t there, this area wouldn’t be as developed, it wouldn’t be as desirable, and probably wouldn’t be nearly as expensive,” Hubschman said.

The proximity to New York, first and foremost, is a huge driver in the amount of wealth flowing into the area.

Financial Factors Despite the county’s wealth, it has not been immune to problems. The recession and a weak recovery have plagued Bergen County, much like the majority of the country.

According to county sources, over 70 foreclosed homes that were valued at over a million dollars were auctioned off since January 2010. While many of

these instances are the fault of people not being able to pay mortgages, tax payments in some cases can act as another mortgage when you factor in the monthly cost.

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never end.”

Bergen County has some great school systems, which is what many families are looking for when they consider moving to towns like Demarest, Tenafly, Allendale and Ridgewood. Still, according to Hubschman, high taxes are driving away potential new residents.

“It prevents a lot of the younger people from coming into the market in Bergen County,” he said.

In addition, retirees who in many cases own their homes, no longer want to live in the area, and decide to move to warmer, cheaper locales.

“It’s driving the older people out,” Hubschman noted.

Seniors, in many cases, move to Florida, Arizona, the Carolinas or South Jersey. It’s not just for the weather.

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is certainly an issue. According to Hubschman, a potential homeowner would be hard-pressed to find a home for under $350,000 these days. Homes in Bergenfield, for example, have seen their values rise dramatically in certain sections of the town. As property values are assessed at close to a million dollars or higher, the taxes climb drastically. Based on the tax rate, some people pay close to $20,000.

“Which is astronomical considering what they used to be,” said Hubschman, adding that the tab used to be about $3,000 to $4,000.

The school systems, in most cases, account for more than half of where tax dollars go. Fire departments, police departments, sewer systems, libraries and other forms of infrastructure account for much of where the rest of the money is allocated.

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the private sector, and are a major influence on taxes going up.

“The public sector jobs nowadays are better than most of the private sector jobs insofar as pension, benefits, longevity and tenure,” said Hubschman.

“Those things are a significant part of what drove the taxes up in my opinion.”

Unfortunately, there is no single way to solve this issue.

“The towns are trying very hard now to keep everything level, and even at level, it is still very expensive to live in Bergen County,” said Hubschman.

Perhaps some towns will agree to combine services, while still maintaining a sense of autonomy. The 2012 tax increases are modest, but more needs to be done to ameliorate the situation.

Justin Davidson , contributing editor of Talk of the Town magazine, is also a regular contributor of BC THE MAGAZINE.

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Vitamin D and You

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lthough most people consider vitamin D as a vital vitamin, many would classify it as a hormone. Regardless of how it is classified, vitamin D bestows many health benefits, some of which are only recently being identified.

Vitamin D is one of the fat-soluble vitamins; the others are vitamins A, E and K. When eating food containing vitamin D or taking vitamin D supplements, make sure to eat some fat-containing food such as nuts, low-fat dairy for optimal absorption. There are two main forms of the vitamin: D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol). Catching ultraviolet B rays from sunlight will increase your D3 levels. Eating fatty fish, mushrooms, eggs and meat that is rich in vitamin D, as well as foods specifically fortified with D, is another effective way to keep your levels up.

The major biologic function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, which helps to build and maintain strong bones. Vitamin D is used, alone or in combination with calcium, to increase bone mineral density and

decrease fractures. Recently, research also suggests that vitamin D may provide protection from osteoporosis, high blood pressure, cancer and several autoimmune diseases.

What you may not know is that recent research has also shown that adequate vitamin D levels are necessary for optimal immune, brain, nerve and muscular function, and control of genes that can influence our tendency toward certain diseases, including Alzheimer’s and cancer. Research in these areas is still evolving. More and more roles for Vitamin D continue to be identified.

Vitamin D is crucial for the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorous, both of which have various functions, especially the maintenance of healthy bones.

Other benefits include the following: • It is an immune system regulator.

• It may be an important way to arm the immune system against disorders like the common cold.

• It may reduce the risk of developing multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is much less common the nearer you get to the tropics, where there is much more sunlight.

• Vitamin D may have a key role in helping to maintain brain function in later life.

• Vitamin D is probably linked to maintaining a healthy body weight.

• It can reduce the severity and frequency of asthma symptoms, and also the likelihood of hospitalizations due to asthma.

• It has been shown to reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in women.

• A form of vitamin D could be one of our body’s main protections against damage from low levels of radiation.

Backed by Research

Various studies have shown that people with adequate levels of vitamin D have a significantly lower risk of developing cancer, compared to people with lower levels. Vitamin D deficiency was found to be prevalent in cancer patients regardless of nutritional status, in a study conducted by Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

High vitamin D doses can help people recover from tuberculosis more rapidly, researchers reported in September

2012 in the Proceeding of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

An additional study published in September 2012 suggested that low levels of vitamin D might increase the risk of heart attack and early death.

Where to Find

Very few foods in nature contain vitamin D. The flesh of fatty fish (such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel) and fish liver oils are among the best sources.

Small amounts of vitamin D are found in beef liver, cheese and egg yolks. Vitamin D in these foods is primarily in the form of vitamin D3. Some mushrooms provide vitamin D2 in variable amounts.

Mushrooms with enhanced levels of vitamin D2 from being exposed to ultraviolet light under controlled conditions are also available. (See TABLE for a complete listing of Vitamin D rich foods.)

Fortified foods provide most of the vitamin D in the American diet. For example, almost all of the U.S. milk supply is voluntarily fortified with 100 IU/ cup. In the 1930s, a milk fortification program was implemented in the U.S. to combat rickets, then a major public health problem. Other dairy products made from milk, such as cheese and ice cream, are generally not fortified.

Ready-to-eat breakfast cereals often contain added vitamin D, as do some

brands of orange juice, yogurt, margarine and other food products.

How does someone become vitamin D deficient? Remember the ageold recommendation to get your 15 minutes of daily sunshine? Well, as it turns out, that may not be enough. A study of young Hawaiian skateboarders and surfers found that over 50% of them had vitamin D levels lower than average. The rise in use of sunscreen could be an issue in blocking adequate vitamin D production. What was really interesting was that the vitamin D levels of these tropical sunbathing folks were compared to levels among Wisconsin residents who were taking vitamin D supplements and who aren’t riding waves or boogying down the sidewalk on their boards. Guess who had better levels? Yes, it was the pale-skinned Midwesterners. Apparently outdoor training and recreation were not sufficient methods for maintaining adequate vitamin D levels.

I once attended a lecture where the speaker stated you that if you lived on the equator and played volleyball on the beach every day at noon, for one hour, naked, your body still wouldn’t produce enough vitamin D to obtain healthy levels. The message? Sunlight alone is not going to produce enough Vitamin D for Continued on pg. 96

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VITAMIN D-LICIOUS FOODS Food

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per serving

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Cod liver oil, 1 tablespoon

1360

340

Swordfish, cooked, 3 ounces

566

142

Salmon (sockeye), cooked, 3 ounces

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Tuna fish, canned in water, drained, 3 ounces

154

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Orange juice fortified with vitamin D, 1 cup (check product labels, as amount of added vitamin D varies)

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34

115-125

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Yogurt, fortified with 20% of the DV for vitamin D, 6 ounces (more heavily fortified yogurts provide more of the DV)

80

20

Margarine, fortified, 1 tablespoon

60

15

Sardines, canned in oil, drained, 2 sardines

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12

Liver, beef, cooked, 3 ounces

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11

Egg, 1 large (vitamin D is found in yolk)

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10

Ready-to-eat cereal, fortified with 10% of the DV for vitamin D, 0.75-1 cup (more heavily fortified cereals might provide more of the DV)

40

10

Cheese, Swiss, 1 ounce

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• Darker skin (high incidence of vitamin D deficiency and its associated conditions in dark-skinned individuals is widely documented) • Breastfeeding (nursing will result in vitamin D deficiency in the baby if the mother fails to ensure her own levels are high enough to provide for her baby’s needs; when the mother is deficient, the breast-fed child will be deficient due to the low vitamin D content of the mother’s breast milk) • Obesity (fat-soluble vitamin D gets trapped in adipose tissue, preventing its metabolization and utilization by the body)

How Much is Enough?

you. Diet and supplements are necessary to maintain healthy levels of vitamin D in your body.

What should your vitamin D level be? Here’s the rub.

The Institute of Medicine panel recommends 20 ng/mL as a sufficient level, while some vitamin D advocates, including the Endocrine Society and the International Osteoporosis Foundation, note that 30 ng/mL is necessary for optimal bone health. Higher levels are necessary to achieve many of the other benefits of vitamin D. In addition, the scope of vitamin D deficiency is actually far greater than the numbers indicate. Published estimates and studies grossly underestimate the extent of the problem as a result of using an outdated 25(OH)D threshold (cut off point) of 30 ng/mL for determining deficiency.

Recent evidence reveals newly recognized beneficial effects of vitamin D as serum levels occur around 50 ng/ mL and these effects are not seen at levels below 40 ng/ mL, which seems to indicate a need for upward revision of the deficiency reference threshold. However, some evidence suggests that levels above 50 ng/mL may pose an increased cancer risk. Can you have too much? That doesn’t seem to be the problem for most of the population. Not having enough D is the critical issue.

The good news is that emerging information about vitamin D’s potential has prompted excellent new research studies. For instance, the National Institutes of Health has initiated a study to include 20,000 men and women over 60 years old to study whether 2,000 IU of vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil, or placebo will lower the risk of heart disease. Stay tuned!

Risk Factors

Meanwhile, what should you do?

Milk, nonfat, reduced fat, and whole, vitamin D-fortified, 1 cup

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In addition, there are several risk factors for vitamin D deficiency. They include the following: • Insufficient UVB exposure, due to things such as working and playing indoors, covering up with clothes or sunscreen when outside, residing at a high latitude • Poor vitamin D intake, either direct dietary sources or supplements • Aging (seniors are at greater risk due to lack of mobility and skin that is less responsive to UVB)

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1. Get your vitamin D level checked. This is especially important for those people who are getting little sun, are at risk for osteoporosis, may have inadequate dietary intake, and are either taking no vitamin supplements or are taking them sporadically. It’s just good to get a baseline. Knowledge is power.

2. Discuss your vitamin D status and supplements with your medical team. Since there is controversy surrounding the IOM

report regarding what is a normal D level and supplement intake, you need to talk with your medical professional about your individual situation. Your gender, age, level of physical activity, nutrition intake, bone status, osteoporosis risk and sun exposure are all factors that must be considered.

Then add to this your D level and you can have a comprehensive discussion about next steps to optimize your vitamin D status.

3. Add up your daily vitamin D. Just for fun, check out your supplements and add up how much D you’re actually consuming.

Multivitamins contain D at varying levels, while calcium supplements are usually fortified with D. Check out how much D you’re consuming from foods sources such as fortified dairy and cereals. This will help you monitor your total intake. And it will be helpful to share this information with your medical team when you’re deciding how much D you need on a daily basis.

4. Soak up a few rays. Even though we now know that 15 minutes in the sun is probably not enough to bump your vitamin D levels sky high, it’s still good to get outdoors to reap whatever benefit you can from the sun, as well as enjoy your external environment while staying physically active. Just remember to smooth on that sunscreen after 15 minutes of exposure or you’ll never hear the end of it from your dermatologist.

5. Eat plenty of Vitamin D-licious foods. Look at the table including vitamin D rich foods.

There really aren’t that many natural food sources for vitamin D. If you eat salmon, try to get the wild (not farmed) type, as it has fewer contaminants. I’m increasing my egg consumption and integrating more mushrooms into my daily salads and side dishes.

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The North Jersey Friendship House The North Jersey Friendship House held a gala at the Stony Hill Inn in Hackensack. For more information visit: njfriendshiphouse.org

Jack Doyles, Michael DeBernardi and Jim Vandervalk

Claire Oelkers, Glenn Vandervalk and Kevin Vandervalk

Michael Olszak and Eimi Figlio

Martha Glaser, Roy Lucas and Linda Hanson

Kevin and Julie Lynch

Charlotte Vandervalk and Loretta Weinberg

Charlotte Vandervalk, John Schepisi and Silvana Raso

Louise and John Skelly

Elaine and Larry Meyerson

Nita and Joe Gottesman

Bill Black, Lisa and Bob McNerney

Karen Reining, Nils Richardson and Mala Spivack

Virginia Korteweg, John Mitchell and Peg Watkins

Mary Pestana, Paul Muller and Alison Graziano

Kelly Velasquez, Jim and Rosanne Buscemi

Faye and Rich Lehmann and Jackie Kates

Dwight Threepersons, Rhoda and Brian Bassuk

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Brooke, Jennifer, Derek and Charles Matar

Arnold Wechter and Jerrold Fleisher

Susan Bolella, Carolyn Delafrange, Nancy Richardson and Sandy Hernandez

Lisa and Andrew Woods

Tom and Ginny Flood

Peggy and Ed Kabakow

Deborah Bratter and Steve Awerman

Anu and Raj Thadani

Sherwin Socaransky and Melanie Harada

Coleen and David Bruce

Cindy Blinn and Larry Madnick

Ed Baugh, Linda Cushman, Sue Hill and Lester Birenbaum

Sarah Martin, Martin Woods and Pauline Woods-Bannan and John Bannan

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Fatma Demir, Margo Heller and Dilek Oztoprak

Pete and Dori Deubler and Paul Shackford

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Hilton Head Health

A healthy getaway tackles self-sabotaging eating habits

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at less. Exercise more. Losing weight should be that simple. So why isn’t it?

Truth is, losing weight is complicated. If you’ve ever tried to drop a few pounds (and who hasn’t?) you know the mental and emotional struggle. In my quest to break my unhealthy yo-yo regimen of losing and gaining five pounds I recently spent a week at Hilton Head Health Institute, a no-frills destination that describes itself as a “weight loss spa that’s more than a fat camp.” It attracts a diverse group of women and men in assorted shapes, sizes and ages, from fit adults who come for a week of exercise and nutrition maintenance to the seriously overweight who often stay for months.

My week begins with a baseline cholesterol test and one-on-one private consultation with a fitness expert. We talk about my self-defeating behavior (plopping a box of cereal next to my computer for dangerous all-day snacking) and why I mindlessly gain back those nasty five pounds after I work so hard to lose them. We sketch out an exercise plan then I explore the facilities.

If you envision me lolling about at a posh getaway, think again. Since most accommodations are old and iffy, it is worth it to pay a little extra for a premium place. Guests stay in one-, two- or three-bedroom villas scattered throughout Shipyard Plantation. While plans are in place to build a new wing, as of this writing, a shovel hasn’t touched the ground.

There are no indoor Jacuzzis or steam rooms to soothe aching muscles. No salt scrubs and seaweed wraps in a fancy eucalyptus-scented spa. Massages are given in basic rooms adjacent to exercise rooms. All guests (maximum 65) are served lunch and dinner in the dining room at the same time.

Hilton Head Health is located in the gated commu-

nity of Shipyard Plantation near the south end of Hilton Head Island. Founded in 1976, it has established a worldwide reputation for its health, fitness and successful weight loss program. At-home coaching is available via personal phone calls, text messages and monthly webinars. For more information, visit: www.hhhealth. com or call 800-292-2440.

There is no alcohol. Dessert is served twice a week. A caramel-flavored rice cake is my daily after-dinner treat. It’s definitely not tartuffo, but it appeases my sweet tooth.

Despite the lack of frills, I love the place and would return in a heartbeat. Thanks to creative and filling 1,200 calorie-a-day meals, I am never hungry. And, more than 50 fun exercise classes, from Zumba to kickboxing, keep me too busy to think about cookies. But turkey sausage and Pilates aren’t what sate me. It is the soulful lectures that address the weighty issues residing in the cupboard of my mind.

“One of the first things people say is, ‘I need to make a lifestyle change.’ I don’t like that; I don’t want to change my whole life today. It’s too overwhelming,” says Lisette Volz, director of Behavioral Health in the first of many eye-opening lectures. Instead, she encourages us to make small changes. “Small is good,” she says.

She should know. Her holistic approach to weight loss has helped her attain and maintain a 50-pound weight loss for five years. She views the problem from a physical, emotional and spiritual perspective. “I have learned to feel my feelings instead of stuffing them with food.” she adds. Her motto is, “progress not perfection.” She uses her training in psychology and social work and studies in mind/body medicine at the Harvard Mind/Body Medical Institute to help others who have unhealthy eating behaviors and destructive emotional patterns.

“Weight follows behavior,” she says as she eyes everyone in the bright meeting room. The group represents a wide range of ages, abilities and reasons for being here—a chief executive who had a heart scare, a grandmother who wants to get healthy for her grandchildren, workaholics with a BlackBerry addiction, a few overweight teenagers, and plenty of repeat visitors who choose Hilton Head Health over conventional holidays. We all listen as intently as if she were sharing the address of the fountain of youth. “What behavior change are you willing to make to get healthy?” she asks rhetorically. She says Oprah lost 70 pounds in nine months and gained 60 pounds back within a few weeks. Why? Because Oprah went on a strict diet, lost the weight quickly then resumed her old behavior. She didn’t make behavioral changes. To achieve permanent weight loss, we have to make a commitment to live differently to create a new normal.

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“We have a huge disconnect with food. We don’t savor our food. We don’t taste it,” says Volz. “When was the last time you ate chocolate slowly, savoring every bite? That is, loving it. Eating a whole bag of Hershey Kisses while watching TV isn’t loving it.” When we connect with food and take the time to taste it, she notes, we connect to our bodies. And, reconnecting with our bodies is reconnecting with our emotions.

Volz says when we disconnect with our emotions, instead of feeling lonely or despondent, we eat. “Who wants to feel lonely? It is easier to sit with a bag of potato chips. Eating numbs you.” Everyone in the room nods in agreement.

We’ve all been there, done that. “Emotional eating is a response to feelings rather than hunger. If you’re thinking about lunch at 10 a.m., you are emotionally hungry. Put a note on your re-

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frigerator, ‘what you are looking for isn’t in here.’”

The program at Hilton Head Health doesn’t include a lot of “no-nos.” We are encouraged to eliminate the word “forbidden” from our vocabulary. If we have a favorite treat such as chocolate, we’re told to give ourselves permission to enjoy chocolate. But the key is deciding in advance how much to eat. Then, savor it. Eat it slowly, mindfully.

Getting motivated to change is not easy, but mastering motivation determines our fitness. According to Volz, there are two kinds of motivation. External, such as, ‘I need to lose ten pounds for an upcoming wedding’ can be counterproductive because it is easy to give up after the event passes. Internal motivation comes from within and is more powerful because it reaches our higher self. To achieve internal motivation we

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need to visualize where we want to be. “Maybe you want to be a desirable woman, or want to age well and walk with confidence, or you want to set an example for your children. Visualize it,” she says.

My time at HHH flies by. Mornings and afternoons are filled with sunrise beach walks, beach yoga, kayaking or a dip in the pool. I try Tai Chi and belly dancing as well as working out on state-of-the-art treadmills, the same kind used by professional athletes.

In between, I head to the garden and munch on a “Metabo Meal,” 100-calorie snacks such as fresh fruit and vegetables or yogurt or other healthy treats.

The cozy, casual environment encourages conversation and there’s plenty of it. Many guests return for both the program and the camaraderie. There are no prima donnas. No hoity-toity airs, no

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Bentley Continental

Flying Spur Speed A 5,500 Pound Sport Sedan That Lives Up To Its Name

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early one year ago I had the chance to drive luxury at arguably its finest. It is in your face and sexy, yet refined and smooth. It has just about every attribute anyone would want in an auto.

The special bonus: its roots in racing, which harkens back to the marque’s first days of intense motorsport; the days when all that protected drivers was a leather helmet.

It was a Bentley. To be more specific, it was the Continental GT. As a large, four-person coupe it is outfitted exactly for what its name says, “grand touring.”

For the more practical folks, though, there is one significant problem. The GT features only two doors. While it certainly looks stunning with its taut lines

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and small windows, having to get out and let passengers enjoy the sumptuous cabin is a little less than elegant. Frankly, it’s an inconvenience. And while it is a large coupe, there’s not an abundance of legroom or headroom in the backseat for your friends.

If you liked what I would call the “New Age” Bentley, but wanted it larger, equipped with four doors and even more power, I can solve this two-door problem in five words: The Continental Flying Spur Speed. A bit of a mouthful, but that’s OK.

Speed is Spicier

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vorite dish with a dash of Tabasco to kick things up a notch.

With “Speed” added to the name, it’s only natural to expect a clearer focus on performance. Armed with 600 horsepower and 553 lb.-ft. being churned out from a W12 powerplant, this is 48 more horsepower and 74 more torque, respectively. Though it may not seem like a significant difference, it is. Zero to 60 is achieved in 4.5 seconds and the top speed has increased to a staggering 200 mph. This is a difference of nearly half a second and another five mph added to its top speed from the standard car.

That’s just the beginning, though, as Bentley sought to make the Speed even more differentiated from the “regular” product. The Flying Spur Speed rides lower to the ground and has a

more sporting suspension set up to better its handling capabilities. In addition, to improve grip, Bentley has equipped the Speed with a larger set of wheels and tires.

It’s an engineering marvel that a vehicle weighing nearly 5,500 pounds can offer performance at this kind of caliber. This is sports car fast.

Likely the most important change over the standard car is the steering.

When I last piloted a Bentley, it felt like a traditional Bentley in the sense that it was—frankly—too heavy and annoying to drive at low speeds. With a retuned

more doors, you have enough room in the backseat to fit a New York Knick, literally. At 6’8”, I can confidently say that I am taller than the average male—and the same size of the New York Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony—and with the driver’s seat set in my optimal driving position, I can still sit behind myself in the back and not worry about legroom or headroom. Compared to the Continental GT, this feels more like a living room than a cramped coupe’s backseat.

Then there are the little details that remind you that, being a Bentley, it could double as a limo. My test car was outfitted with a power driver’s seat that could be modified in just about every

up in arms about this, I am saddened.

You may wonder why that is so, but it’s for a very good reason.

In the near future, sedans like this will not exist; 12-cylinder motors are going the way of the dodo bird and it’s all but certain that all vehicles will begin to emphasize the use of lightweight, eco-friendly materials. This also means autos will shrink their footprints as well.

Interior space will shrink too.

Merging onto a New York tri-state highway won’t be the same without that crescendo of smooth, 12-cylinder power that rockets you onto the motorway in an eerily silent fashion and in complete comfort.

steering system, it feels more lithe and easier to control when you’re cruising around in tight parking lots in places like Englewood or Ridgewood.

Then there are the cosmetic changes. Outside, the front grille and lower intakes now have a dark-tinted matrix insert, and the exhaust tips are rifled and are in the shape of wide ovals. On the inside, the most notable changes are seen with the three-spoke steering wheel and the diamond-patterned stitching, which is found on the seating surfaces and door panels.

Aside from the Speed’s differences over the standard car, space is not a problem when compared to the twodoor variant. Not only do you get two

direction, was heated and even had a massage function. That’s normal in this class. However, the passenger seat, as well as the two rear seats, had the exact same functionality—lumbar support, heating and massaging.

In addition, this Flying Spur Speed had a four-zone climate control so that everyone could ride along in style and in complete comfort. Does the average home even have four zones of climate control?

That’s the thing about a Bentley, though. It’s not apologetic about its sheer excessiveness. Its interior takes more than 10 hides to craft and its W12 only achieved 11 mpg during my time with it. While some environmentalists will be

While it’s a bit too premature to call if the Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed will be a tried-and-true classic, I can confirm one thing: it will be remembered for quite some time. That’s because the Continental coupe and Flying Spur sedan are the two most significant products that kept this traditional British marque relevant and in the green to see another year of production.

If you have enough disposable income to breach the $215,000 barrier of entry, I recommend you make your next stop your local Bentley dealer.

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Griffin’s 44 Madison Ave., Cresskill, 201-541-7575

The Abbey Ramsey Golf and Country Club 105 Lakeside Drive, Ramsey, 201-818-9298

Harvest Bistro 252 Schraalenburg Rd., Closter, 201-750-9966

Allendale Bar & Grill 67 W. Allendale Ave. Allendale, 201-327-3197 Assembly Seafood Grill and Steakhouse 495 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-568-2616 Bacari Grill 800 Ridgewood Rd., Washington Township, 201-358-6330 The Barn 359 Sicomac Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-0108 Bicycle Club 487 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-894-0880 Biddy O’Malley’s Irish Bistro and Bar 191 Paris Ave., Northvale, 201-564-7893 Bonefish Grille 601 From Rd., Paramus, 201-261-2355 Brady’s at the Station 5-7 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-327-9748 The Brick House 179 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-1211

Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Tavern 1 East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-445-4115 Houston’s The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-488-5677 Iron Horse 20 Washington Ave., Westwood, 201-445-2666 Ivy Inn 68 Terrace Ave., Hasbrouck Heights, 201-393-7699 Jackson Hole 362 Grand Ave., Englewood, 201-871-7444 Janice A Bistro 23 Sheridan Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-445-2666 Joe’s American Bar & Grill Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-843-8858 Mahwah Bar & Grill 2 Island Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-8056 Mason Jar 221 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-2302

Regina’s 827 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck, 201-862-1996 Restaurant L 9 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, 201-785-1112 Rolling Pin Café 341 Broadway, Westwood, 201-666-4660 Rotunda Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-291-1920 Smith Brothers Saloon 51 N. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-444-8111 St. Eve’s Restaurant (BYO) 611 N. Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus,201-857-4717 Stony Hill Inn 231 Polify Rd. (Rt. 80), Hackensack, 201-342-4085 Victoria’s 336 Queen Anne Rd., Teaeck, 201-801-0888 Village Green 36 Prospect St., Ridgewood, 201-445-2914 Waterside 7800 B River Rd., North Bergen, 201-861-7767

Chinese

Cafe Amici of Wyckoff 315 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-848-0198

Napa Valley Grill Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-845-5555

Chakra W. 144 Route 4E, Paramus, 201-566-1530

Nellie’s Place 9 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, 201-652-8626

Crow’s Nest 309 Vincent Ave., Hackensack, 201-342-5445

Oceanos 2-27 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, 201-796-0546

Golden Pond 147 N. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-930-8811

Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Kinderkamack Rd. & Grand Ave., Montvale, 201-391-9356

Palmer’s Crossing 145 Dean Dr. (Clinton Ave.), Clinton Inn Hotel, Tenafly, 201-567-4800

Look See 259 N. Franklin Tpke. (Rt. 17S), Ramsey, 201-327-1515

Emerson Hotel 31 Emerson Plaza, Emerson, 201-262-7557

Peppercorns 176 Colony Ave., Park Ridge, 201-391-2818

Esty Street 86 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge, 201-307-1515

Picnic, the Restaurant 14-25 Plaza Rd. N. (Fair Lawn Ave.), Fair Lawn, 201-796-2700

Fire and Oak 100 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-307-1100 Glen Rock Inn 222 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 800-400-2362

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Golden Dynasty 825 Franklin Lakes Rd., Franklin Lakes, 201-891-7866 295 Kinderkamack Rd., Hillsdale, 201-358-8685

P.F. Chang’s The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-646-1565

Continental Cuisine

Fountainview Restaurant Sheraton Crossroads, 1 International Blvd.

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Pourquoi Pas 31 Westwood Ave., Westwood, 201-722-8822 Saddle River Inn 2 Barnstable Ct., Saddle River, 201-825-4016

Continental/ Italian

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The Melting Pot 250 Center Ave., Westwood, 201-664-8877

Baumgart’s Café 59 The Promenade, Edgewater, 201-313-3889 45 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-569-6267 158 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-612-5688

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Andrea’s (BYO) 26 E. Prospect St., Waldwick, 201-670-0275/ 201-670-7958

Café Matisse (BYO) 167 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-935-2995

Davia 6-09 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-797-6767

Natalie’s 16-18 South Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-444-7887

Savini 168 West Crescent Ave., Allendale, 201-760-3700

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Villa Amalfi 793 Palisades Ave. (Marion Ave.), Cliffside Park, 201-886-8626

201 Supper Club 90 W. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-541-0101

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RESTAURANT GUIDE Indian

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Italian

Aldo & Gianni 108 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-391-6866 Aldo’s (BYO) 393 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-891-2618 A Mano 24 Franklin Ave. (at Chestnut St.), Ridgewood, 201-493-2000 Amarone 63 Cedar Ln., Teaneck, 201-833-1897 Andiamo 23 Hardenburgh Ave. (Knickerbocker Rd.), Haworth, 201-384-1551 Armando’s 144 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-461-4220

Arturo’s 41 Central Ave., Midland Park, 201-444-2466

Biagio’s 299 Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201-652-0201

Baci Italian Grill 36 Jefferson Ave., Westwood, 201-722-1900

Bottagra Restaurant 80 Wagaraw Rd., Hawthorne, 973-423-4433 Buon Gusto 534 Durie Ave., Closter, 201-784-9036

Barcelona’s 38 Harrison Ave., Garfield, 973-778-4930

Buongiomo’s (BYO) 86 Washington Ave., Dumont, 201-501-8000

Bazzarelli 117 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-641-4010

Café Capri 343 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-664-6422

Bella Italia (BYO) 170 Main St., Ridgefield Park, 201-440-2150

Café Italiano Ristorante 14 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-461-5041

Bellissimo 12 S. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-746-6669

Café Tivoli 533 Shaler Blvd., Ridgefield, 201-941-5561

Bensi 387 Washington Ave., Hillsdale, 201-722-8881 459 Rt. 17S, Hasbrouck Heights, 201-727-9525 11-35 River Rd., North Arlington, 201-246-0100 700 Paramus Park Mall, Paramus, 201-225-0080

Cassie’s 18 S. Dean St., Englewood, 201-541-6760 Cenzino Ristorante 589 Ramapo Valley Rd., Oakland, 201-337-6693 Continued on pg. 116

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Dimora 100 Piermont Rd., Norwood, 201-750-5000 Dinallo’s 259 Johnson Ave., River Edge, 201-342-1233 Dino’s 12 Tappan Rd. (Schraalenburgh Rd.), Harrington Park, 201-767-4245 Dolce Novita 107 Moonachie Rd. (Rtes. 3 & 46), Moonachie, 201-440-3339 Felice 279 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell, 201-261-9500

Grissini Trattoria 484 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-568-3535 Il Castello 35 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-440-5520 Il Mulino Ristorante 132 Veterans Plaza, Dumont, 201-384-7767 Il Villaggio 651 Rt. 17N (between Rtes. 3 & 46), Carlstadt, 201-935-7733 In Napoli 116 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-947-2500

Gianna’s 843 Washington Ave., Carlstadt, 201-460-7997

Jerry’s of East Rutherford 340 Paterson Ave., East Rutherford, 201-438-9617

GoodFellas 661 Midland Ave., Garfield, 973-478-4000

Joseph’s Ristorante 190 Harrison Ave., Garfield, 973-928-3782

Granita Grill 467 Broadway, Westwood, 201-664-9846

La Cambusa 22-51 Maple Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-797-8741

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Locale Café 208 Piermont Rd., Closter, 201-750-3233 Luka’s 238 Main St., Ridgefield Park, 201-440-2996 Lu Nello 182 Stevens Ave., Cedar Grove, 973-837-1660 Maggiano’s Little Italy The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-221-2030 Martini Grill 187 Hackensack St., Wood-Ridge, 201-939-2000 Nanni Ristorante 53 W. Passaic St. (behind Garden State Plaza), Rochelle Park, 201-843-1250 Osteria La Fiamma 119 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-389-6400 Papa Razzi Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-843-0990

RESTAURANT GUIDE Portobello 155 Ramapo Valley Rd. (Rt. 202), Oakland, 201-337-8990

Sorrento (BYO) 132 Park Ave. (Paterson Ave.), East Rutherford, 201-507-0093

Puzo’s Family Restaurant 4 Garfield Ave., Hawthorne, 973-423-2288

Teggiano Ristorante 310 Huyler Ave., Hackensack, 201-487-3884

Radicchio 34 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-670-7311

Valentino’s 103 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge, 201-391-2230

Rocca 203 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 201-670-4945

Vespa 860 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-943-9393

Roxanne’s 150 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, 201-529-0007

Vici 2 Mercer St., Lodi, 973-777-8424

Sanducci’s Pasta & Pizza Co. (BYO) 570 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-599-0600

Italian/French

Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn 105 Old New Bridge Rd., New Milford, 201-692-7700 Solaia 22 N. Van Brunt St. Englewood, 201-871-7155 Solari’s 61 River St., Hackensack, 201-487-1969

Gen 14B Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-930-9188 15 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-493-1988 Hanami (BYO) 41 Union Ave, Cresskill, 201-567-8508 301 Center Ave, Westwood, 201-666-8508 Hiro 254 Degraw Ave., Teaneck, 201-692-1002 Kiku 5-9 Rt. 9W (Palisades Pkwy.), Alpine, 201-767-6322 365 Rt. 17S, Paramus, 201-265-7200

The Chef’s Table 754 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201-891-6644

Japanese

Cocoro 856 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201-560-1333 Flirt Sushi 140 West Allendale Ave., Allendale, 201-825-9004

Kuma 440 Forest Ave., Paramus, 201-262-0400 Kumo 55 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-0088 Matsuya 490 Market St., Saddle Brook, 201-843-5811 Minado 1 Valley Rd., Little Ferry, 201-931-1522 Continued on pg. 118

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Sarku Japan Bergen Town Center, Rt. 4W (Forest Ave.), Paramus, 201-880-6551 Sakura-Bana 43 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-447-6525 Tawara 53 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-825-871 Umeya 156 Piermont Rd., Cresskill, 201-816-0511 Wild Nigiri Hassun Sushi Bar 6 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-567-2660

Korean

Dong Bang Grill 1616 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, 201-242-4485/4486 Pine Hill Restaurant 123 Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201-843-0170

Latin

Rebecca’s 236 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-943-8808 Sabor 8809 River Rd., North Bergen, 201-943-6366

Mexican

Blue Moon Mexican Café 21 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-541-0600 42 Kinderkamack Rd., Woodcliff Lake, 201-782-9500 327 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201-891-1331 Cinco de Mayo 2428 Lemoine Ave., Fort Lee, 201-947-4780 Rosa Mexicano The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-489-9100

Spanish

El Cid 205 Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201-843-0123 Meson Madrid 343 Bergen Blvd. (Central Blvd.), Palisades Park, 201-947-1038 Segovia 150 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-641-6337

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PREDICTIONS PREDICTIONS

What’s In Store for 2013 January

February

March

Love: Hope is in the air Family: Announcements that bring a smile Career: A shift promotion perhaps Finances: A dip at first but then you’ll enjoy a

Love: A romantic getaway puts that spark back

Love: You may feel restless in a relationship

bit of a windfall Friends: Even a neighbor may surprise you

into a relationship Family: A spur-of-the-moment get together mends a lot of broken fences Career: Just when you begin to doubt a pay raise will not come, it comes from nowhere Finances: You will find saving just a few dollars every week does add up quickly Friends: Many offers will come your way for lots of social events

but soon you will be struck by Cupid’s arrow

April

May

June

Love: Trial and tribulations create bigger and

Love: Comes in the form of an obvious person

Love: A new pet brings much love into your

Family: Keep an open mind about travel Career: New opportunities with old co-workers Finances: Be careful in the Spring Friends: Invitations that mean a lot of emotion

better foundation Family: May make you feel dizzy having it there; challenges bring good outcome Career: Keep on track; answers will be blowing in the wind Finances: Stocks or a small windfall come when you least expect them Friends: A sudden small trip may bring a smile to your heart

just waiting for you to notice Family: You might be the one who needs to organize a reunion; it will be heartwarming Career: New opportunities arise; it’s up to you to decide if you are ready for the changes Finances: Seem to be tight, but without any major changes things start looking up Friends: An unexpected dinner with old friends brings lots of laughter

trying to inch his/her way into your job Finances: This is the year to work on lowering those interest rates; it is possible Friends: A special friend will need extra time and attention

July

August

September

Love: Remember love comes in all kinds of

Love: An old love may make your heart beat

Love: It may be unconventional but that still

packages Family: Treasures of yesterday help re-create a family gift Career: A step to the left may prove to bring more happiness than you think Finances: You will actually be spending more because you will have more Friends: A friend’s celebration brings you one of your own

faster, even though it may only be through a photograph Family: The windfall you have long waited for may actually happen Career: Go for it!

Finances: You are doing better than you think Friends: Don’t take them too seriously

home and heart

Family: Time to bring family game night back in, as spending quality time together is key

Career: Watch out for that eager beaver that is

makes it wonderful

Family: Tread lightly about deep matters during family conversations

Career: Keep an open mind with your schedule Finances: The palm should be itching as you

receive instead of shelling it out Friends: Remember, you are blessed on so many levels; you are only alone when you want to be

October

November

December

Love: Sometimes love feels best when you

Love: Seems like work at times but a nice sur-

Love: You got your heart’s desire, so now it’s

open your heart to someone in need Family: Be careful when voicing your opinion, as it may come back to bite you later Career: Sometimes being happy and content is enough Finances: Remember that big item you have been putting off buying; watch for a good deal as you can find one Friends: A new friend will prove to be a true friend when you really need one

prise makes it so worth all your efforts Family: Family vacations create wonderful memories to last a lifetime, so plan one Career: If considering something different, plan your strategy before jumping in Finances: A new opportunity for some additional funds just appears out of nowhere Friends: Spontaneous plans are sometimes the best fun

time to make that person happy

Family: Have more patience Career: Re-invent yourself Finances: You are so going to do better handling your money

Friends: Travel, tea and time with friends

Judith Turner, psychic, can be reached at her office in Edgewater, at (201) 224-6629.

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Don’t Cross Me!

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’ve heard the story from so many adults: “When I was your age, we had to walk to and from school, uphill (always uphill both ways, somehow) on dusty dirt paths. Even in the rain and snow, we wouldn’t think about asking our parents for a ride. They would just laugh at us.”

Yet most of the time, these folks don’t even mention the most dangerous part: they were making the 10-mile trek through hell without a single crossing guard! How they survived to tell the story, I have no idea.

Now here I am, being told countless times about how good my generation has it. I’ll admit it, we have it good, just as long as those storytellers admit that they have exaggerated their versions of “back in the day” past the point of absurdity. I mean, there was some mention of killer bears in one of these stories.

But I digress. We do have it good. As a school kid who once walked home from a school only a mile down the road—on a sidewalk no less—I also had the opportunity to have someone else be responsible for looking both ways before I crossed! We are so spoiled these days.

Now I’ve grown up. I drive. Sometimes too fast. I despise traffic. Who doesn’t? But let me tell you what I despise most: crossing guards.

That may seem brash. Yet I promise you, I greatly appreciate those who shepherd the little ones across dangerous intersections when they are too young to be able to figure out for themselves when to go. What I hate, though, is how much they get in the way of everything else!

As with every job, there is a right and a wrong way to do it. A crossing guard has one purpose—get kids across the street safely. THAT IS ALL. However, so many of our beloved

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children herders make it their job to control the traffic of that intersection as well, completely disregarding the many hours of work that city planners put in to determine the flow of traffic at that particular corner.

Example: I was fourth in a line of cars making a left turn. The car in front of me happened to be a pickup truck. Not just any pickup, but one whose owner must have been one of those people who said to himself “I need to own the largest pickup truck there is, for no other reason than maybe some people will think I am cool. (Overcompensating for something, perhaps?)

Anyway, I could not see anything in front of me besides the pickup’s large rump.

At this particular intersection, cars turning left have a green left arrow signal that allows for them to turn left before oncoming traffic has a right of way. The left arrow on the signal turned green and the car in front of me started to go. Then the second car went, followed by the pickup. All of a sudden, the pickup stopped short and I, were it not for a split second move and a bit of luck, just barely escaped hitting it. When

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we were finally able to move again, I realized that the culprit of this near-accident was a crossing guard who had taken it upon himself to stop us—WHILE we had the right of way—to let a child cross the street.

My bitterness towards crossing guards had been heightened to new, incomparable levels.

I greatly appreciate the old man who wants to make a few extra post-retirement bucks. I also understand that his job is important, but he has to understand the corner he works as well. Otherwise, it becomes incredibly dangerous any way. If your job is to mitigate danger, then it has to be done so from all sides. Let’s be honest here, the kid on his way home from school at 2:30 p.m. isn’t in a rush for anything important. Let him wait the extra two seconds.

To the men and women in their orange vests, I salute you. Now pay attention to the damn road.

Brandon Goldstein, associate publisher of Talk of the Town magazine, is also a frequent writer for BC THE MAGAZINE.

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