Edgewater’s Monthly Community Newspaper Volume XXVIII, No. 8
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August 2015
Bye Bye to buying at Pathmark
A store clerk returns shopping carts from the parking lot to the Pathmark on a quiet afternoon in July at the Edgewater Commons shopping Center Full story on page 3
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Two trees removed from Valley Place by DPW
Photos By Lynne Grasz Hall Two trees, one dying, the other not in compliance with ADA regulations across the street from each other were removed by DPW workers late last month. Matching sidewalk pavers were placed where the trees had stood; making it appear the trees had never been there.
A&P Bankrupt again, to sell Edgewater store
Bye Bye to Buying at Pathmark By Douglas E. Hall All details are not yet available, but Acme Markets, located in Whiteland Township, Pa., near Malvern, Pa. which is a subsidiary of Albertsons, Inc. of Boise, Idaho, has made a serious bid to acquire the Edgewater Pathmark along with other Pathmarks in North Jersey, all owned by A&P, which has declared bankruptcy. A&P announced the bankruptcy, the second in five years, and released a statement on July 20 that they had executed agreements to sell approximately 120 stores out of their 296 stores as they filed for bankruptcy protection. Acme Markets, is seeking to acquire a portion of these stores, including the 64,000-square-foot Pathmark in Edgewater Commons. The purchase price for the 120 stores will be approximately $600 million. This sale will supply funds to A&P that are sorely needed as financial reports state that A&P has been hemorrhaging money. In the first six months of the 2012 fiscal year, A&P was losing about $28 million a month, according to court filings. From February 2014 through February this year, it lost more than $300 million. The bankruptcy filing disclosed that A&P has debts of about $2.3 billion and assets of $1.6 billion. The120 stores on the block employ 12,500 of A&P’s approximately 28,500 workers. Acme Markets Inc. got its beginning in
1891 when two friends, Samuel Robinson and Robert Crawford, opened a small neighborhood grocery store at Second and Fernon Streets in South Philadelphia that emphasized quality products, low prices and friendly service. More than 120 years later, Acme remains dedicated to providing a high-quality grocery experience that our customers have come to expect, a company spokesperson said. Today, Acme operates 112 stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, employing more than 10,000 associates. “We continue to offer consumers fresh and convenient supermarket solutions, in addition to services such as Sav-on Pharmacies – all tailored to the specific needs of the neighborhoods we serve,” the statement added. Acme is not a stranger to North Jersey, back in the 1950s Acme operated supermarkets in such diverse markets as Passaic, Ramsey, Rutherford and Union City. But the chain shrunk and closed most of its locations in Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties. A&P, which owns Pathmark, Food Emporium and other food retailers clustered primarily in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, said that a restructuring after a previous bankruptcy in 2010 had failed to put the company on secure enough financial footing to keep up with a shifting grocery
landscape. The Company currently operates 296 stores under the brand names A&P, Best Cellars, Food Basics, The Food Emporium, Pathmark, Superfresh and Waldbaum’s. All asset and store sales will be conducted through a Court-supervised sale process, subject to Court approval and certain other conditions. The sale process could include a possible credit bid for certain assets to be purchased by A&P’s current investors. Operations to Continue in Ordinary Course During Sale Process and A&P will continue to conduct business and serve customers at its stores during the Court-supervised sale process. A&P has decided, however, that it will close 25 stores in the near-term due to lack of interest and significant ongoing store operating losses. The open stores are fully stocked with a complete range of high quality products, and all existing customer promotional and loyalty programs will stay in place during this process. The Company also announced that it is seeking Court approval to enter into a $100 million debtor-in possession (DIP) financing agreement with Fortress Investment Group. This facility will enable A&P to continue operating its stores, pay its suppliers, vendors, employees and others in the ordinary course of business. Continued on Page 9
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Have you ever had bad dreams that can be Positive Thinking and Self-Reflection Giving Than truly frightening nightmares or feel that you Another method is to change your perspec- Next, anothe By Bob Batch areOne being tired down to your bed by restrains? tive into a positive one. The fact that spiritual One day is li of the great pleasures of summer has through the Lincoln Tunnel and when you get by the jingle for Palisades amusement park If you terrible conyou played is evidence that philosophy, been to hithave the open road in anightmares, sleek convertiblewetocan during every commercial break. t the end there’sinfluence absolutely nocan reasonapproach at all for which breezing alonginwith the cases wind inyou yourare hair,stressed theyour coastermind get cool, in thesponds waves in the traffic to have slowly. clude that most out been thegoing wavelengths given “Ride off by and to the while radio blastsaa rocking tune as theinfluence. road you’ll have fun so….. Comeshould on over. give Da t OneAlso of the most concepts used and the it attracts bad spiritual theridiculous wavelengths of inthepool, negative energy are markers whiz by in the sun. Unfortunately, movies or T.V. shows set in Manhattan is the car Ta Da Ta Da Da.” if you cannot sleep well, your mind that has the same, so in this case you should reverse this: “It is m most of us never have that driving experience chase. In real life they can only last about three They didn’t mention that, just like today, some negative thoughts likec, worries, anxietthearesituation. must eliminate thinkI can return but instead sit in long lines of traffi either blocks be sittingany in an hours worth of traffi c before they immobilizedYou by traffi c. you’d going to andfears from the points, or being and lining to wait for every ride youover went my Somehow in the imagination screen writer’s ies, and forshore your future so on attracts ing aboutof negative things and up look towards back detoured around summer construction sites. on. criminals manage to avoid all the congestion negative energy. the light. Think only about wonderful, posi- I truly had a To me it seems like the unknown people and careen around through the streets and over A lot of that Palisades traffic made its tive things within your way mind. This is another Even if I sho in charge of planning road repairs deliberately bridges without any problem. to Edgewater and backed up River road Remedies dealing withevery thisweekend, threat. even before the isfied.” By g schedule work for to beSleep done atParalysis times when and the Spiritual Park opened There was a method time when for all the congestion most traffic is using some major artery. Maybe was over across the river in Manhattan or up parking lots in town to shuttle people the a Restraints driveupthem I’m just paranoid. Although, after Bridgegate, in Fort Lee around The thingself-reflecwas, most of the dealing cars going with to the bridge –strategy when I usedistotohill. Another practice who can be sure. live In Edgewater. Now that I live in the city, the amusement park that were stuck in traffic Breathing Methods tion. Even if the weight on your chest preEven if covert operators aren’t really after I make my way up the West side highway on River road were lost. They got off the Breathing offer approach. your from you canThe planning ways tomethods make summer trafficgood torturous Bridge andand headed south but took the next wrongtim from ninetyIf sixthvents street and acrossbody the bridge, it moving the around the Metro area foristhe and wound up in Edgewater. Come that to might take me longer drive down Riverhands Road road yousituation cannot move and there nothing you nottomove your either, that does not suggest y beleaguered driver is an ongoing challenge. think of it, that was the typical story for many to one of the mini malls than it took to get from can do about it, in order to regain your own mean that this restraint is extending into your explained ab As an individual who has spent a good deal my place to Fort Lee. of the residents of the town at the time. spirit, you should try catching your breath. head. Therefore, while lying down, engage in you practice of time sitting in slow moving traffic, I have Anyway, if you were walking along the Yes, it seems that when Edgewater took its Asopportunity you aretolying try to breathe from anddays self-refle had notice adown, unique phenomenon streetyourself any place in in such town ina those you giant leap into theself-reflection. twenty first century If notyou long find themust lower stomach below the ago, belly but-a deal situation, itc means thatwouldn’t as some up toif someone makeyelled you sle that express one of thearea very laws of nature be atpoint all surprised it made with the traffi devils, those itself. observation that provide whatever lane you body of their car window at you “Which way elusive researchers playing withday their you Matchbox ton. The The idea isis to your with the prior haveoutbeen having trouble are occupying in a traffic jam moves slowest, cars, and invited in the gridlock. But this was to Palisades?” Usually uttered in some sort of fresh oxygen. Try breathing in, and if you are with human relationships. In this situation, and that when you switch to one that’s moving not the first time Edgewater experienced long strange accent. able attoconsiderable repeat this respiration try along thinking about the person with whom you nicely, risk todeep your vehicle and linesseveral At this point I would like to offer some of cars winding River road. times over, enough you will alongsixties the least, a person about whom you your life, that lane strangely immediately slows to a crawl free information that would eliminate the need Backfind in theget swinging Palisades and the lane you were in before starts to move. for costly traffi c studies, although I would be Amusement Park was perched on the cliffs that the evil spirits have parted from you. get along the least, a person about whom you As far as I know there haven’t been any above Edgewater just about where route five willing to accept half the price of their cost One of the secrets of this breathing method think, “I can’t stand him”, or, “If only she Yoshi Taguch scientific studies done about why this happens. winds up to the top. In the summer time the as compensation should any municipality be is that asscientifi you cbreathe, light will your If there is someone Most of the studies being done are enter willing to pay it. in your Happy Scien park was a Meccawasn’t for peoplearound.” from miles around body.ridiculous When things that happens, the influlife who fitswas this try think725 River Rd about that you see on negative the to come I am then submitting this without diagrams, and experience what thendescription, the internet moths mate” other will calculations, projections or twenty seven N ultimate rides ing and attractions, at least this practice ences like, that “How are holding you ordown let ingo. of him or her inand self-reflection, Edgewater, money wasting information. Personally, I don’t Tri-State area. eight by ten glossy photos, but the conclusion At that moment, you will be free. This is how then try thinking of him or her and practice 201-313-012 think the people who purport to study traffic On any hot summer’s day, riding around is that the more cars you add to any road, to any escape method. self-reflection. any start apolo- fares, Meditation do actualthrough research atthe all breathing except playing especially twowith lane thorough the more C with your windows down, before carsIn were air event, this with Matchbox cars, but I’d like to know why conditioned, yougizing probablyto had youperson. AM radio congestion you get. There is no way to fix it,
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By Gregory S. Franz – Borough Administrator web“A site,Great same address www.edgewaternj. September Place to Live”
National Night Out 3rd- Too Many Godz-Local Tuesday August 4 at 7:00pm at the org, new updated content. Updated features Band Playing Everything Under the Moon! From the desk of Gregory S. Franz - Borough Administrator Edgewater Marina, 989 River Road, “National include the ability to fill out forms on line September 10th- TO BE ANNOUNCEDNight Out” sponsored by the Edgewater and electronically submit them, pay taxes and Viewing area will be on the lawn, with no Independence Day Celebration – The Police Department. is a along national event easier to navigate, adaptable to seating For Day your –comfort please Routeon5line, Rock Stabilization Project – The Boroughprovided. Hall Moving The Edgewater Edgewater Mayor andThis Council with the fees that enhances the relationship portable devices. blanket or lawn chairare(and picnic Jersey Department of Transportation will be bring Police aand Municipal offices tentatively Recreation Department are proud tobetween present New a rock slope stabilization project along basket!) scheduledto to enjoy move into new Borough HallNo at fireworks at Veterans Friday, July 1 with performing neighbors, children,Field andon law enforcement SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL the the music. Reminder: New Jersey Route 5 in Edgewater. This project 55 River Road the weekend of June 17. Borough aand rain date of Monday July 5. Veterans Field provides a great opportunity to bring the SERVICE parking available at the Marina. will open to the public at 6:00 p.m. for children’s calls for the removal and stabilization of rock along offices will be closed Friday, June 17 and Monday, police and community together under positive This year’s September 11 Memorial the Marina 20 and willAt reopen to the public on Tuesday, entertainment and activities, music, and food. The the cliff face. The work calls for approximately 28 JuneVolleyball circumstances while community days Service will take of place Borough Hall JuneWhen: Tuesday Evenings of full closure Routein5 the to perform the most 21 so that Borough staff can close down the event is free except for promoting the cost of refreshments. partnerships, and watch making Courtyard,work Friday 11, 55 River old facility June 30th throughtoAug first.September The borough requested and prepare open25th the new facility. We Bring a blanketcamaraderie, and chair and the dangerous work a.m. not commence school ends ask for residents’ cooperation if we do not respond spectacular show produced by theto Serpico Family that Edgewater a safer, better place live. Music, Roadthis at 9:30 Let us not until forget our three 6:30pm – 8:30pm June so who school transportation is fateful not effected. timely manner this period. will of Newton, New face Jersey’s International Fireworks in rides, balloons, painting, demonstrations, residents perished on that day, in a Monday Nightduring Movie at the Staff Marina Company since 1906, overlooking the George At the conclusion of the 28 day closure, Route be onsite and email and telephones should be and refreshments. Levine, T. traffic Ransom, at 8pm will beM.open to eastAnne bound only Jayesh during starting operational by Saturday, June 18; however, we Washington Bridge and New York City skyline. 5Robert Funtrolley Day atbus Tomahawk Lake Shah and recognize those braveand Americans July 13 ~ Goonies hours and during morning afternoon mayMonday be distracted in attempting to organize the The Family Edgewater will operate along working The 22nd annual Family Day5:30 at peak who hours, answered the call totraffic duty.will be permitted. offices Monday July 20Police ~Department Frozen should be bi-directional and files. The River Road and Undercliff Avenue Fun between Edgewater Police along with in July the new by Sunday, June 19; p.m. and 10:30 p.m.sponsored so leave your home and The COASTAL Tomahawk Lake by car the atEdgewater CLEAN-UP DAYthe Cliffside operational Monday 27 facility ~ Jurassic Park Park and Fort Lee Police Departments will work however, residents should not see any interruption walk and ride to the event. Inflatable rides, face Municipal Alliance to prevent drug and Join the Mayor and Council for our 4th Monday August 3 ~Malificent painting, clowns, balloon toss are all available for collectively in an attempt to keep traffic flowing in emergency service during this transition. alcohol abuse is Tuesday August 11, departing annual “Coastal Clean-Up Day” on Saturday Monday August 10 ~ ET and provide ample signage. the children, no alcoholic beverages permitted. the Community Center, 1167 River Road September 26 at the Edgewater Commons Viewing area will be on the lawn, with no at 8am and returning approximately 6pm. Mall, by the Outback Steakhouse at 10:00am. seating provided. For your comfort please $10 per person or $30 for a family of 4, fee Last year we had over 100 volunteers who bring a blanket or lawn chair (and picnic includes transportation, admission, breakfast, helped in removing over 20 yards of debris basket!) to enjoy the movie. Reminder: No lunch, dinner, and snacks. Children must be and litter from the Hudson River shore parking available at the Marina. ELECTRONICS, TIRES, AND accompanied by adult, reservations required line. Contact Nancy Hayes for attendance by callingThe 201-943-1700 ext. 6007. information 201-943-1700 ext. guards 3134 orforDOCUMENT SHREDDING RECYCLING Edgewater Police Department is in need of crossing the 2011-2012 school year. 2015 Road Paving Program nancyh@edgewaternj.org. The Bergen County Utilities Authority Edgewater residents 18 and older can apply by filling out an application in the office of the Borough The borough is tentatively scheduled to ANNUAL SHREDDING EVENT will be sponsoring the 2013 annual recycling pave Undercliff Avenue from Valley PlaceHall. to 2015 annual shredding event has event for computers, electronics, tires, and Administrator of Borough AThe valid New Jersey Drivers License is preferred. Standard backDempsey Avenue. As we confirm the actual been scheduled for Saturday September 19 the shredding of paper documents. For event ground checks are performed and guards need to report to posts by 6:45 a.m. and again by 2:00 p.m. start date, we will notify the neighbors in this from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Edgewater details call 201-807-5825 or log onto www. area to be prepared to park in the municipal lot Community Center. Bring your unwanted bcua.org, all events will be from 9:00 a.m. as well as expect detours. papers, tax returns, receipts and watch them to 2:00 p.m. rain or shine at the following 1st Annual Adult (55+) Barbecue be shredded in a state of the art shredding locations: Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus The Edgewater Mayor and Council invite truck, free to residents. adults 55+ for the 1st annual barbecue at the Thursday Night Music Schedule at the Road, Paramus Sunday August 16, 2015 marina on Wednesday August 26 from 10am Marina starting at 7:30pm Bergen County Campgaw Mountain to 2pm, at the Edgewater Marina. Rain date is August 6th – The Revivers- Oldie Classics, Reservation, 200 Campgaw Road, Mahwah Friday August 28th. Great food, potato salad Frank, Dino and the Boys Saturday, October 24, 2015 contest, games, salsa dancing, music, prizes. 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Aug. 1: Fire at Valvoline Oil Works causes $150,000 in damages, 1907. Aug. 2: Resident Helen Williams wins first prize in speed knitting contest in New York, 1918. Aug. 10: Ground is broken for new Borough Hall and Police Station at former Unilever site, 2007. Aug. 12: 300 workers at Archer Daniels Midland linseed processing plant given 15% wage increases, 1937. Aug. 13: Palisades Amusement Park goes up in flames, 1944. Aug. 13: Ford Motors resumes civilian car production (Mercurys), ending World War II military work, 1945. Aug. 18: Burdett’s Ferry involved in first military engagement, ferries General George Washington from Fort Washington, New York City, across Hudson to Burdett’s Landing as Fort Washington fall to British troops. Washington sets up command at Fort Lee, 1776. Aug. 18: Harvey G. Weber retires as borough administrator after 35 years during which time he also served as borough clerk, tax assessor, councilman and planning board member. Aug. 28: Edgewater Republican Club holds family picnic, Veterans Field, 1971. Aug. 29: May Clahan. Sister of former Freeholder John Clahan, drives Yankee Boy in Guttenberg horse race to victory and wins prize for R.C. Church of the Holy Rosary, 1909. Aug. 30: Avalon Mews, under construction on what had been Alcoa plant site, Undercliff and Archer avenues burns to ground. Fire leaps across Undercliff to destroy several houses leaving 50 residents homeless, 2000.
Arts Council sets 24th Annual Arts & Music Festival
The Edgewater Arts Council is once again “Calling all Artists” to participate in the 24th Annual Edgewater Arts & Music Festival, scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2015. The juried art competition is the largest and most prestigious in Bergen County, offering $5,000 in cash prizes in seven categories. Artists may download an Artist Application form at www.edgewaterartsnj.org. More than 70 artists from the tri-state area will compete for the major prizes in the categories of Art, Photography, Crafts, Fiber Arts, Mixed Media and Student. A $500 first prize and $250 runner-up award are given in each category. A $1000 “Best of Show” award is donated by the Edgewater Borough Council. Winners will be announced at 4:00 PM from the Main Stage. The day-long events are a free celebration of the arts, cultural and history of Edgewater and are open to the public from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The event is held in the Shadyside section of Edgewater at Old River Road at Thompson Lane. Live music will be performed all day from the Main Stage area with four bands providing a diversity of music. More than 4,000 people are expected to attend this annual events. In addition to the arts and music, the popular “Children’s Art Corner” will return with interactive art and activities for young people. Schedule for the September 20, 2015 Edgewater Arts & Music Festival 11:00 AM Edgewater Art & Music Festival Opens. Art Booths Open Free shuttle bus every 10 minutes between Edgewater Commons and Art & Music Festival at Shadyside
Food Vendors Open, Children’s Art Corner Open 11:00-4:45 PM Dance and Music live performances, Main Stage 4:00 - 4:30 PM Art Festival Awards announced, $5000 in prizes awarded 4:30 - 6:00 PM Music continues, Main Stage 6:00 PM Festival Closes Festival Music Director is Larry Lipsen who, each year, brings top talent to the increasingly popular Edgewater Arts & Music Festival. All music performers will appear on the Main Stage located on Old River Road. Seating is provided for attendees. Free parking and shuttle buses run all day from Edgewater Commons to the Festival. Art award winners will be announced from the main stage on Old River Road at 4:00 PM. The Edgewater Arts Council is a 501.c4 non-profit, non-partisan, private organization of volunteers, dedicated to broadening awareness of visual and performing arts and crafts. The Edgewater Arts Council sponsors concerts and other artistic events throughout the Borough. The Arts Council promotes local artists by establishing a gallery at the Community Center to display indoor art. It introduced outdoor art with four sculptures it donated to the Borough, which sited them in public places around town. One sculpture is on Thompson Lane, at the entrance to the Arts Festival. Support for the Arts Council traditionally comes from local businesses, commercial and private benefactors and from fundraising projects and grants from the Borough of Edgewater.
Bye bye Pathmark continued from Page 3 The Company also announced that it has named Christopher McGarry Chief Restructuring Officer. “After careful consideration of all alternatives, we have concluded that a sale process implemented through chapter 11 is the best way for A&P to preserve as many jobs as possible, and maximize value for all stakeholders,” said Paul Hertz, President and Chief Executive Officer of A&P. “The interest from other strategic operators has been robust during the Company’s sales process to date, and we have every expectation that will continue in chapter 11. And while the decision to close some stores is always difficult, these actions will enable the Company to refocus its efforts to ensure the vast majority of A&P stores continue operating under new owners as a result of the Court-supervised process. We greatly appreciate the continued support of our customers, suppliers and employees, who have maintained an unwavering commitment to our business and our customers.” The Company’s legal representative in its Chapter 11 cases is Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and its financial advisors are Evercore, FTI Consulting and Hilco Global. Still to be settled in these sales are contracts A&P has with union workers employed in the stores being sold. None of the bidders on the A&P stores have agreed to assume the employees’ collective bargaining agreements and pensions, A&P said in its court filings. The company said it was “committed to engaging in direct and comprehensive negotiations” with its unions. In 2010, union representatives agreed to help A&P secure financing by cutting their members’ vacation days, wages and other benefits — a package of concessions worth about $625 million, according to John T. Niccollai, the president of Local 464A, which represents about 7,000 A&P workers. “Everyone that loaned the company money and gave concessions did so with the hope and understanding that we could turn this company around,” Mr. Niccollai said. “And though we weren’t successful in turning the company around, people have been working for the past five years.” The company, based in Montvale, has not disclosed how many workers will be laid off as a result of the store sales and closings, according to A&P spokesman, Dan Gagnier. Founded in 1859 as a mail-order tea business, A&P evolved into a discount food retailer that operated 16,000 stores by the mid-1930s and remained a dominant player in America’s grocery landscape into the second half of the last century. In 1912, A&P opened its first discount store in Jersey City. The idea of a retailer focused on low-cost groceries was novel at the time, and a reputation for rock-bottom prices helped the company flourish.
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JUVENILE EVENTS 3, Monday, 4:00 PM: “Crafty Kids!” Gr. K+: Join us for an afternoon of superhero fun! Create your own superhero cuffs… or bracelets, suitable for warding off all sorts of evil! We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity! Please register via the library’s online registration template. 4, 11, 18 Tuesday, 4:00 PM: “Pre-K Chess with “Super Fun Chess!” Ages 4+: Run by the accomplished Mr. Carlos Sanchez, the “Super Fun Chess Method” utilizes songs, games and fun drills to drive home strategy and fundamentals; “Super Fun Chess” has successfully taught children as young as 3 to play. Mr. Sanchez has been instrumental in launching Chess programs throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, and now he has set his sights on turning northern Jersey into a Chess hotbed! Patrons MUST register via the library’s online registration template. Drop-ins will be turned away due to limited space and the nature of the program. **Please Note: ALL attendees MUST be accompanied by a caregiver or guardian. 4, Tuesday, 5:00 PM: “Tuesday @ The Movies; “Home” Gr. K+: A new animated film and one that will make everyone smile and laugh out loud, “Home” is appropriate for
the entire family! We will provide pizza and refreshments! Please register via the library’s online registration template. 5, 12 Wednesday, 11:30 AM: “Babies’ Lapsit” Ages Up to 18 Mos. OR “capable walkers”: A storytime, a sing-along time, a fun for my caregiver and me time! Stories, singalong, instruments, shakers and more! Please note, “MGG” will run just twice this month due to the time of year. Both babies’ Lapsit and Mother Goose Group will resume in September. 5, 12 Wednesday, Wednesday, 4:00 PM: “Chess Club” Ages 7+: Chess teaches lessons that resonate far beyond the playing board; mathematical skills, spatial thinking and strategic planning are just some of the skills honed through Chess. Staff member Joseph Licitra provides basic to intermediate instruction. Due to the nature of the program and space limitations, enrollment is mandatory and drop-ins will be turned away. ******Please note: Children under the age of 10 MUST be accompanied by a Caregiver. 6, 13 Thursday, 10:30 AM: “Mother Goose Group” Ages 18 Mos. and up OR “Capable Walkers”: A storytime, sing-along, and movement program for those who have agedout of Babies’ Lapsit, “MGG” is a laugh outloud program AND a wonderful opportunity for Toddlers to sharpen gross motor, language and social skills! Please note, “MGG” will run just twice this month due to the time of year. Both babies’ Lapsit and Mother Goose Group will resume in September. 6, 13 Thursday, 5:00 PM: “Guitar with Joe!” Ages 7+: Please register via a worshipping community can help the library’s online interpret and magnify the message. registration template. Due to the nature of the program and space limitations, enrollment is mandatory and drop-ins will be turned away. ******Please note: Children under the age of 10 MUST be accompanied by a Caregiver. 7, 14, 21 Friday, 11:30 AM & 12:30 1576 Palisade Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ PM: “Storytime Yoga with Margie!” Ages 18 Mos+: As summer www.goodshepherdfortlee.org begins, and we turn
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our attention to a new series of Storytime Yoga sessions, we welcome our new Storytime Yoga instructor, Margie! Margie will escort enrollees through a program very similar to what you have grown accustomed to in years prior. We look forward to the start of her initiative! Due to the nature of the program and space limitations, enrollment is mandatory and drop-ins will be turned away. ******Please note: Children under the age of 10 MUST be accompanied by a Caregiver. 7, 21 Friday, 11:00 AM: “Tiny Hands Art Class” Ages 18 Mos.+: Led by Susan Price, “Tiny Hands” is a unique opportunity for toddlers to experiment with color, shape and texture. In conjunction, children and caregivers are given the opportunity to build upon their respective social networks! Please enroll via the library’s online registration template. 8 Saturday, 11:00 AM: “Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party; “Flute, Sweet and Tickletoons: Green Gollie and her Golden Flute!” Open to All!+: Keith Torgan and Barbara Siesel are “Flute, Sweet and Tickletoons!” A brilliantly talented husband and wife duo who have performed all over the world, been featured on NickJr. and Nickleodeon, and have won numerous awards for their original and highly creative children’s music! Due to the nature of the program and space limitations, enrollment is mandatory and drop-ins will be turned away. ******Please note: Children under the age of 10 MUST be accompanied by a Caregiver. 10 Monday, 4:00 PM: “Crafty Kids: Superhero Capes!” Gr. K+: Remember how we made those “evil repelling wrist cuffs” last week? Well, THIS week we will be crafting capes that will make us look SUPER heroic! Neither SuperMan nor Wonder Woman will have anything on you once you start wearing all of your SuperHero gear! Come join the fun! Please enroll via the library’s online registration template. Adult Programs Wed. August 5th from 7-8:30 pm: “Writer’s Circle”. (continuation class) Tues. August 18th from 6:30 - 9 pm. Tuesday @ The Movies Presents: --- “Little Boy”Little Boy is a powerful and moving film about a little boy who is willing to do whatever it takes to bring his dad home from World War II alive. The heartwarming story will capture your heart and lift your spirits as it reveals the indescribable love a little boy has for his father and the love a father has for his son. Set in the 1940s, Little Boy is an instant cinematic classic that captures the wonder of life through the eyes of an 8- year-old little boy. Written and directed by Smithsonian Institute Award winning director Alejandro Monteverde, Little Boy highlights themes of faith, hope and love in the face of adversity. Continued on Page 11
EC&HC Plans 12th car show, 40 trophies
Photo by Donna Brennan
The Edgewater Cultural & Historical Committee (ECHC) will once again be calling all cars that are collectible as it hosts its 12th annual Edgewater Ford Assembly Plant Vintage Auto Show at Edgewater Commons on Sept. 20. The Auto Show runs from 10 – 4 PM and features Fords built in the Edgewater Ford assembly plant from 1930-1954. A wide variety of other cars are also featured and owners of other vintage and collectable cars are encouraged to participate. Trophies are awarded in 40 categories for Best Cars, including a popular “People’s Choice” award. All award winners will be announced at
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2:30 PM in Edgewater Commons, just behind McDonalds. The car show opens at 10:00 AM. Winners will be announced starting at 2:30 p.m. This Edgewater exhibition is one of the larger shows in North Jersey, which included 78 cars participating last year. While the focuses on Edgewater’s history as a local manufacturer of Ford cars and trucks as well as Mercurys, the show Also celebrates the history and manufacture of other vehicles, both domestic and imported as well as Military vehicles. In fact Ford during World War II the Edgewater Ford plan also built Jeeps, which were first produced by Willys Overland.
Some of these Ford Jeeps have been exhibited over years past. The Edgewater car show takes pride in honoring a wide variety of vintage vehicles, which is reflected in the extensive collection of trophies awarded each year. The Edgewater Cultural and Historical Committee consists of members appointed by the Edgewater governing body. Committee Chairman: Douglas E. Hall. It raises funding through its annual Fall Wine Tasting event and through donations to the Friends of the ECHC, a 501c3 corporation. Inquiries may be made to dehall@bergennews.com, 201-886-9532 or PO Box 284, Edgewater, NJ 07020.
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Tues. August 25th from 6:30 - 9 pm. Tuesday to 2:00 p.m. rain or shine at the following Reservation, 200 Campgaw Road, Mahwah Saturday, September 12, 2015 @ The Movies Presents: --- “Where Hope locations: Grows” Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Saturday, November 7, 2015 Adult Summer Classes at the Edgewater Marina Road, Paramus A baseball player whose professional career (until further notice) Sunday August 16, 2015 was cut short due to his personal problems Monday’s Walking Group and light Breakfast: Bergen County Campgaw Mountain is suddenly awakened and invigorated by a 10am-11:30am young-man with Down Syndrome who works Reservation, 200 Campgaw Road, Mahwah Tai Chi Tuesdays and Fridays 1:30pm-2:30pm Basic Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the local grocery store. Yoga Wednesdays 10am-11am HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE Mon. August 31st 7:00- 8:30 pm: BYOB DISPOSAL At the Community Center (Bring Your Own Blaster) The Bergen County Utilities Authority is Adult Water Color Class 4 Tuesdays beginning th Want to try something new? Our new program sponsoring its 2013 annual hazardous waste August 11 & Friday 9:30am-11am (Resuming BYOB (no not alcohol) is a great way to disposal program at three locations county-wide. Yoga Tuesday th Sept. 8 , 2015) The following items are acceptable and will unwind after a busy day at work. It is a scenario Salsa with Donay Wednesday Evenings 7:15pmbased shooting game that will take place on the be accepted for disposal: aerosol cans, paints, 8:15pm, beginning Sept. 30th 1st floor of the library. Patrons will be split pesticides, solvents, and many items commonly Upcoming Trips and Events into teams in order to complete the scenarios. found in the home that cannot be disposed in Senior Barbecue at the Marina, Games, Music, Prizes Rules and Regulations will be given out on regular trash. For event details and information th (rain date Fri. Aug. 28th) the day of the program. You must bring your call 201-807-5825 or log onto www.bcua.org. Wed. Aug. 26 10am-2pm th th own nerf blaster and nerf darts. Blasters and All events are open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cape May, Sept. 13 & 14 st darts cannot be modified in any way other than rain or shine at the following locations and dates: Sands Casino Thursday October 1 Departing 8am Essex Ct. Fall Foliage Trip- River Cruise/Steam th cosmetically. Please sign up via the library’s Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Train Sun. Oct. 18 online registration template. Family Day Trips Road, Paramus • Pt. Pleasant Beach Thursdays July 23rd, Wed. August 26th from 7- 8 pm: “Seimei” Sunday, October 18, 2015 th th th Seminar presented by Gerry Meagher Bergen County Campgaw Mountain August 13 , 20 , 27 8:15am-5pm (continuation class). AUGUST 2015 | EDGEWATER RESIDENTIAL | 11
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