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Joey’s Fund Inc.’s ninth annual charity car show raises $12K for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Care Center, $6,500 for Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.

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A WILD EQUINE CENTER FOR FOOD AND CHOCOLATE WRIC corrals crucial funds at Bergen Equestrian Center

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PAYS IT FORWARD Janet Sharma, Joy Dorsey-Whiting honored at fun Fall Fundraiser

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The Center for Food Actionʼs Fall Fundraiser on Oct. 9, Moving Forward Together, is being hailed as a huge success, in no small part due to the quality of its two stellar community member honorees. CFA, founded in 1976, is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization that provides emergency services to Northern New Jerseyʼs poorest and most vulnerable residents. It provides food, housing, utility, and heating assistance and offers counseling and advocacy services to low-income individuals and families. This yearʼs CFA Fall Fundraiser, held at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, was attended by more than 150, including Bergen County Commissioner Tracy Zur, members of the Rotary Club, National Council of Jewish Women, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, and many other organizations. They were joined by CFA executive director Nicole Davis, CFA communications director

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Englewood-based Women’s Rights Information Center’s (WRIC) Equine and Chocolate fundraiser—the name a play on wine and chocolate—was a tasty event on Oct. 22 at Overpeck Park. Hillary Viders photo above, April Neumann 2022 photo right.

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and chocolate sound like an unlikely combination, but on Oct. 22 they were in perfect alignment at the Bergen Equestrian Center in Overpeck Park in Leonia. The occasion was EngleORSES

wood-based Womenʼs Rights Information Centerʼs (WRIC) Equine and Chocolate fundraiser, and it was quite a tasty event. From 2 to 5 p.m., hundreds of people gathered at the Overpeck stables for fun and food: lots and lots of food!

For an entry fee of $35 per adult, and children under 10 free, people were able to enjoy all the food, treats and drinks they want-

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Gottheimer stands with THS grad’s family after Hamas kidnap At later JCC forum, says priority is bipartisan security aid package, crushing Hamas terrorists

U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer, the sole Jewish member of the New Jersey Congressional delegation, on Oct. 23 met with the family of Edan Alexander, a 19-year-old Tenafly High School graduate among those taken hostage by Hamas during the horrific Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel. Gottheimer represents the Alexander family, part of Legislative District 5, in Congress. Within a week, on Sunday, Oct. 29, Gottheimer hosted an open community discussion on the events unfolding in Israel, Gaza, across the Middle East, and at home, encouraging dialogue and answering questions about the war, public safety and the rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia. The attack and aftermath are a worsening humanitarian crisis. Alexander volunteered to serve in the Israel Defense Forces after graduating from

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Flat Rock Brook Nature Center’s Great Fall Festival welcomes hundreds to a day of celebration in the great outdoors.

Nov. 10, 1951, Mayor M. Leslie Denning of Englewood made history when he picked up a black rotary telephone and dialed 10 digits…

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Wild: WRIC ‘Equine and Chocolate’ corrals funds ed. There was an abundance of items, including wraps, club sandwiches, empanadas, hot dogs, cookies, brownies, pastries, chocolates, wine and more. Food truck Angry Archies served up crab/lobster and chicken sliders and Matisse Chocolatier offered several trays of their signature chocolates. WRI executive director Lil Corcoran told Northern Valley Press why the organization chose to hold their fundraiser at the Bergen Equestrian Center: “Initially, WRICʼs fall fundraiser was an event on Giving Tuesday in November called Wine and Chocolate. It was an indoor event limited to about 100 people in a small space in Englewood donat-

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Left, Avery, 8, pets Jay at the Women’s Rights Information Center’s (WRIC) Equine and Chocolate fundraiser in Leonia on Oct. 22. Middle, Anna Gassib, director of the Bergen Equestrian Center, with Lil Cocoran, director of WRIC. Right: Teens and families get into the spirit of the day. Hillary Viders photos

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ed by Modianiʼs Kitchen. “In 2020, it was clear that we needed to move our event outdoors, due to the pandemic. Also, we decided to do it a little earlier in the autumn to try to get a day with more mild temperatures, instead of Giving Tuesday in November. “The Bergen Equestrian Center, run by Anna Gassib, offered its outdoor space to us, which was so much fun that first year in October 2020, because it was one of the early opportunities for people to gather during the peak of the Covid restrictions,” she said. Situated on 22 acres of outdoor space at Overpeck County Park, the Bergen Equestrian Center is able to accommodate more guests for the WRIC fall fundraiser. With a play on the name wine and chocolate, the name was changed to Equine and Chocolate. Kids were welcome and there were activities for adults and children. This yearʼs event had DJ Scott Reddin and drum and electric guitar performances by board trustee Brett Thompson. There were giveaways and activities for everyone, such as tattooing, pumpkin painting, presentations by Mikey the Magician, and people were able to pet, interact with and learn about horses. Amid the excitement, Corco-

ran kept sight of the fact that Equine and Chocolate is a vital fundraiser for WRIC. “We hold it to raise critical dollars to provide services to our community and fulfill our mission to provide knowledge and opportunities that support the economic aspirations and emotional wellbeing of people that WRIC serves,” she told Northern Valley Press. She added, “WRIC provides case management for those affected by intimate partner violence, human trafficking and sexual exploitation. WRIC also teaches computer skills, English as a Second Language, helps with resumes and job searches, especially for displaced homemakers. WRIC has a clothing closet for women and a shared housing program for senior citizens. WRIC has an attorney, divorce coach, and para-

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legal to help victims of domestic violence get relief from the legal system. She said WRIC is a vital resource for more than 2,000 Bergen County residents in dire need of support. Beyond Equine and Chocolate, WRIC taps the Bergen Equestrian Center for equine-assisted therapy, one of its modalities in its trauma wellness program. It is offered with Anna Gassib, who directs the Stable Life Wellness Center at the Bergen Equestrian Center. WRIC is widely appreciated, as demonstrated by its two dozen corporate and individual sponsors at Equine and Chocolate. Gassib told us, “I love all the things that WRIC does. I canʼt think of a better organization that helps women.”

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a Monday, the meeting is held on Tuesday. Annual dues are $15. The club has been an active part of the Norwood community since 1969. Guest speakers are invited to inform members of concerns related to the senior citizen community. Throughout the year, day trips are scheduled to dinner theatres, restaurants, casinos and points of interest. Scheduled trips November–December Day trips • Dec. 7, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Christmas show and lunch, $82 Contact information For day and overnight trips call Martha at (201) 665-9183 or Joyce at (201) 750-1725. For casino trips call Nick at (201) 767-0510.

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NORTHERN VALLEY Those old black and white photos have been sitting in the drawer for decades. Give those treasures more love by sharing them with your neighbors on this page. Northern Valley Press welcomes old photographs depicting scenes in any of the towns in the region: Alpine, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Harrington Park, Haworth, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Rockleigh and Tenafly. Specifically, we’re looking for materials dating to the 1970s and earlier. These can be photos of local buildings, notable people, homes, streets, parks, stores, special events — you name it. Old advertisements for businesses in the Northern Valley are also most welcome. The submissions are sought for publication in the weekly “Back in Time” local history feature, which appears to the right of this column. Photographs can be submitted by scanning the photo or taking a good digital photo (the highest resolution possible to facilitate clear printing) and emailing a copy of the photographs along with some detailed information to northernvalleypress@thepressgroup.net FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (201) 358-9500

Englewood Mayor M. Leslie Denning places the first direct-dial long distance phone call on Nov. 10, 1951, surrounded by men from AT&T and Bell Labs. He called the mayor of Alameda, Calif.

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made history… At one time, making a phone call involved more people than just yourself and the person you were contacting. You would pick up the telephone and a light would illuminate on a switchboard at the phone companyʼs central location. You would tell a woman, your local switchboard operator, who you wanted to reach. She, in turn, would connect you to that person by inserting a jack into the appropriate slot on the switchboard. According to AT&T, “In the first half of the 20th century, all phone calls, both local and long distance, were routed first through an operator. Well into the 1970s, most customers continued to use telephone operators to make longdistance calls until direct distance dialing became commonplace.” While it would be decades before direct dialing long-distance was available nationwide, the first telephone call of this type actually

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took place in Englewood. On Nov. 10, 1951, Mayor M. Leslie Denning of Englewood made history when he picked up a black rotary telephone and dialed 10 digits. It took 18 seconds for him

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to reach Frank Osborne, the mayor of Alameda, Calif. It was the first customerdialed long-distance phone call, as well as the introduction of area codes (201 for Englewood, 415 for Alameda). According to AT&T, the first transcontinental phone call ever was placed in 1915. It took five operators 23 minutes to set up a call from San Francisco to New York. “For many years, long-distance calls required an operator at the calling end and another at the receiving end. More operators were often needed at intermediate points to build the route through the network one segment at a time,” according to AT&T. A news article of the era reported that Englewood and Alameda were selected for this historic trial run because their telephone numbering plans and equipment installations were suited to the task. So, what did the mayors chat about? The weather. And Osborne reportedly wanted to know about New Jersey mosquitoes. “Why,” Denning told him, “I havenʼt been bitten for years.”

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Bergen County Players (BCP), one of Americaʼs longest-running little theater companies, is excited to present the intense and powerful Tony Award-winning Master Class, opening on Saturday, Oct. 28. Under the direction of Alan Demovsky, this dramatic and profound play by Terrence McNally, one of Americaʼs preeminent playwrights (Love! Valor! Compassion!, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, Ragtime, The Full Monty), is regarded as “rich, vivid,” and “satisfying” by The New York Times. The drama about famed opera singer Maria Callas will coincide this year with the 100th anniversary of her birth. Performances will take place at the Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell, from Oct. 28 to Nov. 18 (Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 and Sunday afternoons at 2). Tickets to Master Class, priced at $25 on Fridays and Saturdays and $23 on Sundays, can be purchased online at bcplayers.org, by calling (201) 261-4200 or by visiting the box office at 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell during regular box office hours. Terrence McNally is a distinguished American playwright and the winner of four Tony Awards, two Guggenheim Fellowships and a Rockefeller Grant, among other

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On Oct. 15, the Flat Rock Brook Nature Centerʼs “Great Fall Festival” lived up to its name: Great. The annual event welcomed several hundred Englewood residents and visitors to the magnificent nature center at 443 Van Nostrand Ave. From 1 to 4 p.m., families enjoyed snacks and goodies, face painting, nature-inspired arts and crafts, guided hikes, SOARI weaving and canoe rides. Guests included Englewood Mayor Michael Wildes and councilmembers Dr. Lisa Wisotsky and Charles Cobb, and former councilman Scott Reddin. The event cost $10 for adults. It was free for tots under 2. Dozens of volunteers and staff kept everything running smoothly. Highlights included a raptor rescue exhibit, a presentation about bats that had everyone fascinated, and, with the use of a large chart, nature expert Bob Farian helped children measure their “wing span.” Live country, blues and swing music was played by the Blue Plate Special Band. Executive director Stephen Wiessner declared, “The Great Fall Festival has something for everyone!” A Bergen County oasis The Flat Rock Brook Nature Center is one of Bergen Countyʼs premier nature resources, an oasis amidst

one the counties busiest communities. It is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization supported by donations and grants. It has a 150-acre nature preserve with a 3.6-mile network of selfguiding trails that lead to a cascading stream, wetlands, a pond, wildflower meadows, quarry cliffs and woodlands. The diversity of the natural landscape allows visitors to observe a remarkable array of birds and other wildlife. Flat Rock Brookʼs trails and picnic area are free and open to the public 365 days a year from dawn to dusk. In addition to Flat Rock Brook Nature Centerʼs Great Fall Festival, every year, thousands of people take advantage of everything that the center offers year-round. In addition to special events and seasonal programs, there are educa-

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A highlight of the event was a colorful costume parade. Arrigoitia beamed as she strolled around the fest. “Itʼs wonderful to see families together and the children having such a great time,” she said. Hong said, “About half of the people here are not members, they are newcomers. The Halloween Fest is a wonderful way to bring the community together and introduce younger generations to FPCE. We do everything we can to help parents and kids have fun and create great memories.” — Photos by Hillary Viders

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So, today, the need for improved money communication has become even more important. Q. Why did you think it was important to write a second edition of “The Money Talk”? A. Over many years I have witnessed families struggling to communicate about money in

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with the family members who will be affected. Inevitably, there is a breakdown in communication and trust as well as the loss of family money and family harmony. The “M Word: The Money CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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Felz: “As your timepiece is absolutely pristine and in unused condition, complete with the original correct Rolex green box, gold paper watch tag, and related paperwork, I place a conservative value on this piece at $30,000…” Right: For the purposes of this article, we’re showing a different Red Rolex Submariner — it’s no less stunning than that owned by our reader. Rolex introduced the line in 1953. Your reference 1680 made its entrance to the wristwatch market in 1967. I have owned a Rolex Submariner 1680 with a serial number from 1966. So, there is some debate among collectors as to the first year of production. Your iconic Rolex Submariner 1680 was the first reference to feature a date complication and Top Hat plexi crystal and, of course, the bold Submariner text in red type.

That red font and the original luminous dial is what this treasure is all about. Your watch in very good condition, without the original box and related paperwork would have a value of $15,000 to $16,000. However, as your timepiece is absolutely pristine and in unused condition, complete with the original correct Rolex green box, gold paper watch tag, and related paperwork (shown above), I place a conservative value on this piece at $30,000.

We just donʼt find these watches in the condition yours is in. Frankly, in the right Important Timepiece auction, advanced Rolex watch collectors would battle each other to own this gem. Not bad for a $346 investment! Thank you for sharing your wristwatch with our readers. R.Z.M. Fine Arts & Antiques Inc. is based at 132 Dexter Ave., Pearl River, N.Y. Call (845) 735-1313 or visit rzmantiques.com.

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understanding which ones are playing out in your family is critical. Itʼs important to tackle these tough talks because if you donʼt, you could sacrifice family harmony and the loss of money. For example, there is a 70% failure rate in transferring wealth from one generation to another, and a breakdown in communication and trust are at the heart of failed transfers. In my view, lack of communication and trust is at the heart of the problem with all transitions in life. Q. What are the typical topics that require families to engage in productive conversations about money? A. Topics that are directly related to the transitions you are facing, including changes in financial circumstances, remarriage and merging families, retirement, caring for elderly parents, and transferring assets. For example, with marriage topics include: how to manage the dayto-day transactions, educating your children, how do we invest, plan for the future, etc. Q. Do men and women approach finances differently? How does that impact the Money Talk?

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with respect to food and energy costs. From a planning perspective, I account for inflation in our cash flow models and can offer certain investments that help protect purchasing power over time particularly tied to retirement. Q. What role can professionals and other third parties play in Money Talks? Why do we need them? A. This is probably the most important piece of the puzzle. I find it is critical to ask for help from a trusted individual, professional, or friend who is knowledgeable and has the skills to help conduct the conversation.

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Vow: Gottheimer stands with family of missing soldier Tenafly High School in 2022 and was serving near the Gaza border during the attack. “No family should ever have to experience this unfathomable pain and I will do everything I can to reunite Edan with his family safely,” said Gottheimer, alongside the Alexander family. “The United States must stand ready to provide Israel with the resources she needs to defend herself, and stand by her until every hostage, including Edan Alexander, is returned home, and Hamas terrorists are brought to justice.” Tenafly Mayor Mark Zinna, after speaking to Alexanderʼs parents, said in a published report the community was “enormously proud” of the 2021 gradU.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-5) on Oct. 23 meets with the family of Edan Alexander, a 19uate. “Heʼs a great kid. Heʼs 19. year-old Tenafly High School graduate who was taken hostage by Hamas during the horrific Heʼs serving to protect his peo- Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel. Zachary N. Florman photo

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ple,” Zinna said. “Heʼs missing now. All they found from him was his flak jacket that he was wearing. We are hoping for some good news.” At the open community discussion Oct. 29, Gottheimer took questions from the crowd and discussed how the recent events have a strong impact on all Americans. More than 250 residents joined to listen and ask questions. “Itʼs important to remember that this war is not about Muslims versus Jews, or Israelis versus Palestinians. This is about coming together to condemn and stand against Hamas terrorists who invaded Israel and brutally murdered, raped, burned alive, and kidnapped innocent babies, children, women, men, and elder-

ly, including Americans,” Gottheimer said. He added, “We need to focus on getting all of the hostages home, crushing Hamas terrorists, ensuring humanitarian aid gets to Palestinian civilians, and passing a bipartisan security assistance package with overwhelming support.” He said, “We are always strongest when we come together and focus on what unites us— when we celebrate our diverse communities, when we reach out to others, when we encourage dialogue within and between our faiths, and when we engage those with different views about the best way forward for our nation.” Kaplen JCC on the Palisades CEO Steve Rodgers said in a press statement shared with Northern

Rep. Josh Gottheimer hears constituents at a Kaplen JCC forum Oct. 29. Zachary N. Florman photo

Valley Press, “The Kaplen JCC was honored to host our Congressman, a great friend of Israel, Jewish Peoplehood and this community. The combination of his passion, nashuma (soul), and deep insight brought some comfort to a community in deep pain. We are grateful for Congressman Gottheimerʼs support and friendship.” Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey Chief Executive Officer Jason Shames, who moderated the event, added, “As we attempt to navigate through this difficult and critical time in Jewish history—and especially Israelʼs history, we are grateful to Rep. Gottheimer for his ongoing support and commitment to bringing the hostages home. His dedication and responsibility as one of the only Jewish representatives in government is critical and so important to guiding the government to supporting Israel and bringing this crisis to an end.”

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Closter Mayor John Glidden presents The Mayor’s Trophy, one of many awards racing out in Closter Oct. 1. Lisa Ballendorf photos.

Got your motor running! Joey’s Fund’s 9th Annual Classic Car Show, held Oct. 1, raised big bucks for charity. Inset: The Monkeemobile, via Tony Rota of Log Cabin. Lisa Ballendorf photos.

insurance co-pays, prescription drug fees, lost wages, gas, tolls, parking, food and many other daily expenses and for cancer research. Tony DeCarlo founded the event in 2015 in honor of his son, Joey, who passed away in 1986 at the age of 2 1⁄ 2 after a long battle with leukemia. He told Northern Valley Press the 9th Annual Joeyʼs Fund Charity Car Show, held Oct. 1, benefitted from “very generous donors who committed their money to help those have been adversely affected by med-

ical debts, living costs, and more.” The show featured a wide variety of classic cars, a DJ, trophies, food trucks, many door prizes and giveaways, including jewelry, a flat-screen television, and a grill. Joeyʼs Fund, Inc. volunteer Arif Hussain told Northern Valley Press that trophies were awarded to best car, best truck and for every decade, from turn of the century to date. Special trophies were given in memory of loved ones and sig-

nificant supporters of Joey and Joeyʼs Fund who have now passed. The Laura Farago Trophy was given by her father, Paul Farago. Laura worked for Joeyʼs

Fund and was a big asset to past shows. The Janet DeCarlo Trophy was given by Samantha DeCarlo, Joeyʼs sister and Janetʼs granddaughter. The Fred DeCarlo Trophy was given by Darren DeCarlo, Joeyʼs Uncle and Fredʼs son. Joeyʼs Trophy was given by his brother Mike Flaccavento. The Mayorʼs Trophy was given by Closter Mayor John Glidden. Joe “The Horse” Russo Trophy was given by Niki and Lynn Russo, Joeyʼs cousin and aunt. The Officer McDonald Trophy was given by Tony DeCarlo. McDonald worked with Make-A-Wish to get Joey and his family to Walt Disney World before his passing. Donʼt want to wait for the 10th Annual Joeyʼs Fund Charity Classic Car Show? Donate today. Any amount will help. Visit JoeysCharityFund.org or send your check to Joeyʼs Fund, 436 Hillcrest Place, Palisades Park, NJ, 07650. For more information call Tony DeCarlo at (201) 481-5406.

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Joeyʼs Fund Inc. is proud to announce that its 9th Annual Joeyʼs Fund Charity Car Show raised and donated $12,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Care Center and $6,500 to Johns Hopkins All Childrenʼs Hospital. This year, Joeyʼs Fund also made donations to Make-A-Wish Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, American Red Cross and St. Jude Childrenʼs R e s e a r c h Hospital. Joeyʼs Fund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organizaTONY DECARLO tion dedicated to easing the challenges that parents face when caring for a child suffering from a life-threatening illness. Since the charityʼs founding in 2015, Joeyʼs Fund has raised approximately $120,000 in donations to help families pay uncovered medical costs, including

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Master Class: Aristotle Onassis. Onassis, who was married to Athina Mary Livanos, had a nineyear affair with opera singer Maria Callas. Onassis later left Callas for Jackie Kennedy, the widowed first lady. The play was originally staged by the Philadelphia Theatre Company in March 1995, the Mark Taper Forum and the Kennedy Center. The play premiered on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre on November 15, 1995 and closed on June 29, 1997 after 598 performances and 12 previews.

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Master Class is directed by Alan Demovsky of Fort Lauderdale, Florida who has directed 25 plays, musicals and dramas in the New York/New Jersey area in as many years. New York City Training includes the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, HB Studios, and Fordham University, and he directed original plays for the New York Chapter of the Emmy Awards at the HBO Headquarters in Manhattan. Alan spent many years as the agent for the late Robert Osborne of TCM, Turner Classic Movies. “My objective was to showcase the importance of Maria Callas

and to ensure that her career is remembered front and center,” said Demovsky. “The play is about how a person who has courage and perseverance can overcome any obstacle in order to achieve their God-given talents to succeed in their dreams.” The talented cast of Master Class includes veteran performers Joanne Guarnaccia of Englewood Cliffs, Christian Davakis and Elizabeth Marino of New York City, and Grace Callahan and Rich Ciero of Oradell. The Bergen County Players, Inc. is a non-Equity, non-profit community theater company dedicated to presenting quality productions for the enrichment of the community. For more information visit bcplayers.org.

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AHA Principal Jean Miller and Jodee Blanco. do, but all the nice things you never DEMAREST do,” she told the upper school stuJodee Blanco, bullying sur- dents, urging them to live up to vivor, author of New York Times their courage, compassion, and best-seller “Please Stop Laughing at strength. Blancoʼs story is peppered with Me,” brought her message of hope and forgiveness to the Academy of vivid memories of physical intimidation, hate messages, ostracism, and the Holy Angels on Oct. 31. Blanco addressed the middle destruction of her personal property. Her history also includes the school, upper school, AHA parents, and faculty at separate presentations. excitement of her college years and Her powerful, heartfelt seminar, “Itʼs her amazing first job. Spoiler alert: NOT Just Joking Around,” focused Blanco shared how she was able to on bullying survival and prevention. forgive those who had tormented her “Bullying is not just what you during her teen years.

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Bergen County opens Office of LGBTQ+ Services

County Executive James J. Tedesco III, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Department of Human Services announce the implementation of an Office of LGBTQ+ Services under the Bergen County Department of Human

Services. The Office of LGBTQ+ Services will create a safe and welcoming environment for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, while working to ensure visibility and acceptance within the Bergen County community.

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The office will promote awareness, education, and training to effect systemic change that guarantees safe and equitable services, and by creating inclusive and supportive environments for all LGBTQ+ residents. One of the primary objectives is to build relationships with LGBTQ+ allies in the community while partnering with the Countyʼs Department of Human Service. “Having an Office of LGBTQ+ Services where our residents can access culturally competent, inclusive resources is incredibly important for our LGBTQ+ residents and allies. It promotes awareness and visibility, and it lets the community know that we have their backs. The County of Bergen will always push for inclusive policies and services for our LGBTQ+

residents,” said Tedesco in a press release shared with Northern Valley Press on Oct. 11. “As the second in the state to form an LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and the first to host an LGBTQ+ Youth Summit, Bergen County continues to ensure that our LGBTQ+ residents have their needs met,” said Bergen County Commissioner Tracy Zur. “This office will strengthen the connectivity among our residents and our TEDESCO

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partner organizations and continue to foster an inclusive environment for all.” The centralized Office of LGBTQ+ Services will allow Bergen Countyʼs LGBTQ+ residents streamlined access to the various local LGBTQ+ resources the County has to offer, including: the LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness Center at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, the Bergen County Prosecutors Bias Crime Unit, the Bergen County LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee, the Bergen County LGBTQ+ Alliance (BCLA), Buddies of NJ, and The Trevor Project (NYC). The office can be reached at (201) 336-6008 and at lgbtqservices@co.bergen.nj.us. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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HRIVE AT MONTVALE Senior Living rocked its free community canine costume contest at its Bark Park and Social Court on Oct. 28. Winner receivied a Thrive gift basket of dog treats. Light snacks and drafts were served. Thrive at Montvale is at 110 Summit Ave., Montvale. Call (201) 2018815 or visit ThriveAtMontvale.com. Enjoy these photos, two of many sent in by Thrive at Montvale Senior Living!

See the preview! AHA fashion show returns Dec. 3

Attention, fashionistas: Enjoy a preview of some of the latest luxe looks as the Academy of the Holy Angels Fashion Show returns to the catwalk Sunday, Dec. 3, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The AHA Parentsʼ Guild

reserved The Venetian at 546 River Drive in Garfield for this time-honored event, which benefits scholarships and financial aid for the Academyʼs students. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception and tricky tray auction featur-

ing gift baskets brimming with exciting items donated by local businesses and AHA parents. A festive luncheon and the spectacular show will follow. Eighty-five members of the AHA Class of 2024 will be mod-

eling fabulous fashions from local, mostly women-owned small businesses. Ensembles will be provided by The Fig Leaf in Maywood, Marigold Boutique in Midland Park, Seven + Seven in Nutley, Threads in Westwood, Suite 201 in Ridgewood, Bella & Love in Ridgewood, KD Boutique in Midland Park, and UNTUCKit. Approximately 400 guests are expected to attend. For more information visit holyangels.org/giving/events. Founded by the School Sisters of Notre Dame in 1879, the Academy of the Holy Angels is the oldest private girlsʼ school in Bergen County. While AHA is steeped in Catholic tradition, this

prestigious school serves young women from many cultural and religious backgrounds. Alumnae study at some of the nationʼs best universities, earning high-ranking positions in medicine, government, law, education, public service, business, arts, and athletics. AHAʼs leaders further the SSND mission to provide each student with the tools she needs to reach the fullness of her potential—spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically, by offering a first-rate education in a nurturing environment where equal importance is placed on academic excellence, character development, moral integrity, and service.

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DR. KAPLAN: Focus on children and ADD, ADHD Childhood developmental delays such as autism, d y s l ex i a , To u r e t t e s , Aspergerʼs, and ADD/ADHD can be typically helped by addressing these DR. ERIC KAPLAN, two major brain KAPLAN BRAIN problems: an & BODY imbalance in the cortex frontal resulting in issues with communication between the left and right brain, as well as retention of primitive reflexes. Today we are going to look more deeply into Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention-

deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Children who have ADD often have trouble focusing. Many get distracted easily, or have difficulty with concentration or paying attention. Children with ADHD have similar symptoms, but also have increased hyperactivity or excessive restlessness. They also tend to fidget, shake their legs restlessly or tap pens on desks. Of course, such issues often lead to these children having trouble in school or studying, or being seen as disruptive in classes. Some of these children may doodle in class, which may not necessarily be disrespectful to the teacher, but helps them to keep focus.

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The first step to diagnosing these conditions is to evaluate the nervous system and the frontal cortex of the brain. It is also vital to check for the retention of primitive reflexes because many children with ADD/ADHD typically still express primitive reflexes well after age 1, which is not normal in brain development and can lead to troubles with focus and anxiety. Most people donʼt realize that they have experienced primitive reflexes first hand if theyʼve ever played with a baby. When a baby grasps your finger, thatʼs actually a normal palmar grasp primitive reflex. The concern is if such reflexes occur after the first year of life. Other primitive reflexes

may occur when rubbing the bottom of the foot and the big toe goes up, stimulating the back (next to the spine) and the child sort of twitches to the side, and also turning the childʼs head and looking for a certain elbow movement. These are very quick and easy to check, but most doctors do not continue to check these reflexes during check-ups, so the parents will not know if their children still have these retained primitive reflexes or not. To show our commitment to the community, Kaplan Brain & Body will be offering primitive reflex evaluations of your children for $21 (normally $500). Take advantage of this offer because we only have seven spots left until the end of the month. Functional neurology, primitive reflex remediation exercises, and a treatment called neurofeedback can be extremely beneficial for people who have anxiety, ADD or ADHD. Neurofeedback is a machine that has electrodes attached to it that are placed on the childʼs head in specific areas to find the weaknesses in the brain and give a noninvasive and painfree stimulation to make the brain function better to reduce anxiety and ADD/ADHD without drugs or medication and no risk for side effects. All the child has to do is watch their favorite YouTube video while electrodes are attached to the head and the neurofeedback machine does all the work. It is quick, easy, and there is no pain. In addition to treating the brain with neurofeedback, people with ADD, and especially ADHD, need plenty of movement throughout the day. Prolonged sitting is harmful for an underdeveloped brain, so I recommend taking movement breaks every 30–50 minutes. Many teachers read this column, so I hope you will consider building

in breaks like this for all students – not just those with ADD or ADHD. This will increase focus and decrease distraction. Even a neurotypical brain starts to lose focus after 30 minutes, making it difficult to retain information. The same thing should be done at home while doing homework or studying. Even short breaks every 30 minutes to do some physical exercise can be highly beneficial for information retention. Many of the lifestyle factors that are important for people with ADD/ADHD are also important for everyone, but eating right, keeping active, avoiding sitting for too long, and getting outside in the sun is particularly crucial for people with conditions affecting the brain and those looking to reduce inflammation. If you or someone you know are interested in learning about how to naturally reduce inflammation and holistically improve memory and focus without drugs, surgery, injections, supplements, or herbs, please set up a qEEG brain mapping, which is a non-invasive evaluation method with no radiation or risks, that helps to discover areas of the brain that are not working or functioning properly. It may be appropriate for you if you have ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, troubles with focus, motivation, pain, autism, have low energy, poor sleep, bad headaches, or dizziness. It is normally $500, but if you are one of the first seven people to sign up, you can receive the complete brain mapping evaluation for only $21. Call or text (201) 261-2150 today. For more information about functional neurology and our services, please visit kaplandc.com. Follow my weekly articles for updates on upcoming lectures and follow our Instagram page @kaplanbrainbody or our Facebook page Kaplan Brain and Body for lots of valuable health tips. Also, please listen to my radio shows every Saturday morning at 8 am on 970 AM radio as well as Saturday afternoon on 710 AM radio at 2 pm. We also have lots of YouTube videos that can be found under my channel Kaplan Brain and Body. Like, comment, and subscribe if you would like to function better, feel better, and live a better life.

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Preschool Open House for Demarest Early Learners! Save the date for Monday, Dec. 11 at 3:20 p.m. “Please join us for an informative session about the Demarest Early Learners (DEL) Program. To sign up for this event, call County Road School secretary Mirlinda Rraci at (201) 768-6060 ext. 51535.

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Dentists Dr. Mariliza LaCap, her husband Dr. Darren Tong both Old Tappan residents, as well as the rest of their team, will be providing free dentistry for veterans who do not have the means to pay for regular dental care on Veterans Day. And for the month of November, all veterans can get 30% off any dental work they schedule. This is an annual initiative they have been taking as a way of paying it forward to the community of Veterans who have served our beautiful country. “Itʼs heartbreaking.” said Dr.Tong. “Imagine not being able to eat, sleep or work due to dental pain”

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Camp Merritt American Legion Post 21, Cresskill, is once again having a Thanksgiving Food Drive to assist the local food pantry. Nov. 1–21, the post is collecting nonperishable goods and gift cards from Kings, Stop & Shop, and Shop Rite stores. Hams and turkeys are also welcomed. Items can be dropped off at the post Monday to Friday after 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. “Please help us help others during this holiday season.” Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918. Camp Merrittʼs Veteranʼs Day observation, starting at 10:30 a.m., will be held in the postʼs parking lot. In the event of rain, the event meets in the hall. All are welcomed. Camp Merritt American Legion Post 21 is at 75 Legion Dr.

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On Veterans Day, each veteran will be able to receive one free filling, extraction, or dental cleaning. ”We feel blessed to live in this country and we would like to thank the veterans who have served to protect our freedom.” She added, “Our entire team is excited to be able to give much needed care to those who cannot afford the treatment. As a growing number of veterans are out of a job or just donʼt have the financial means to afford proper dental care, we felt this was a great way to help address a problem and to pay it forward to the Bergen and Rockland County community.” “Our goal for the day is simple: make people smile. Believe me, the smiles and thanks we receive from all the people we treat make the hard work one of the most rewarding experiences of our lives,” said Dr. Tong. If you know a veteran who needs dental work, let them know about this opportunity. To schedule an appointment call the practiceʼs Tappan location at (845)

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The savvy senior: Don’t Believe Misleading Medicare Advantage Ads Dear Savvy Senior, Iʼm enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare BY JIM MILLER Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many of the Medicare Advantage ads Iʼve seen offer lots of benefits beyond what traditional Medicare offers and no monthly premiums. Your thoughts? — Considering a Switch

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HMOs or PPOs that require you to get your care within a network of doctors in a geographic area. You can sign up for one of them during open-enrollment, Oct. 15–Dec. 7. MA plans have exploded in popularity in recent years as insurers have flooded the airways with advertisements, often by celebrity pitchmen, that promote low-cost options with lots of extra benefits. But be aware that the Federal government has deemed many claims in MA ads fraudulent and misleading. Some ads imply that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services endorses or prefers a specific plan. Others promise more cost savings than you really get. And if you choose the wrong plan, your doctor may not be a member of that planʼs network, or you may end up paying out-of-pocket for medically necessary care. This past September, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began cracking down on these ads, but you still need to practice self-defense. Here are some tips to help you make a good decision. • Cover your needs: When evaluating MA plans, make sure

the oneʼs youʼre considering cover the doctors you like and the health care facilities you normally go to. Also, make sure all of the prescription medications you take are on the drug planʼs formulary. To help you compare plans, a good first step is to call the office managers of the doctors you use and find out which Advantage plans they accept, and which ones they recommend. Then go to the Medicare Plan Finder tool at Medicare.gov/plan-compare to compare plans in your area. • Understand the details: Some MA plans promote no monthly premiums, but the reality is that you are still responsible for your original Medicare costs including your Part B premium and deductibles and copays for covered services. Moreover, you may have to pay more out-of-pocket if you see a doctor outside the network. Also, if the plan is an HMO, it generally doesnʼt cover nonemergency care out of network, so an individual may be responsible for full costs. A PPO on the other hand, allows people to go out of network, but they generally have to pay more to do so.

• Do some digging: Many MA plans tout free vision, hearing and dental benefits that are not covered by traditional Medicare, but these benefits are often limited. For example, a plan that offers free dental coverage may cover only cleanings and x-rays. Extensive procedures such as root canals or caps may not be covered, or the plan may limit the dollar amount it pays. Find out the coverage details so youʼre not surprised later. • Get help: Reach out to your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) at ShipHelp.org or call 877-839-2775. These are nonprofit programs that provide unbiased one-on-one Medicare counseling and assistance. You can also report any misleading MA claims to the Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center at SMPResource.org or by calling 800447-8477. Send your senior questions to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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There are vein specialists, and there are vascular surgeons. Luckily for his patients, James W. Geuder, M.D., is both. Dr. Geuder is a board-certified vascular surgeon specializing in varicose veins, venous disorders, spider vein treatment, and circulation disorders. He has practiced vascular surgery in Bergen County for 25 years. Dr. Geuder is an attending surgeon at Hackensack University Medical Center and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has been consistently selected as a “Top Doctor” by Castle Connolly, a “Best Doctor” by New York Magazine, and a Patients Choice and Most ComDoctor by passionate PatientsChoice.com.

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Flat Rock Brook: told Northern Valley Press. “It is a way for us to connect with our neighbors and let people know all of the wonderful educational and environmental programs Flat Rock Brook has to offer.” Mesropian said, “We are caretakers of this lovely sanctuary and want to encourage the community, particularly Englewood residents to

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think of this as their park. To that end we have invited Englewood public school students pre-k to second grade to attend the festival with a parent for free. We hope they will be the caretakers of the future.” Flat Rock Brook Nature Association celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala on April 18 at The Rockleigh.

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Center of Oradell. We have an ICAVL-approved vascular lab that allows for immediate testing with an accurate diagnosis. An important role as your doctor is to educate you about your condition and treatment options. It is important to understand what is wrong and what should be done. Most vein procedures can be performed in the office and with local anesthesia, if necessary. Dr. Geuder also treats patients at Hackensack University Medical

Center and outpatient surgery centers if anesthesia or more involved procedures are necessary. “Many people tolerate varicose veins in spite of their discomfort and appearance,” said Dr. Geuder. “The thought of vein stripping, anesthesia and recovery may seem worse than the problem. Thanks to modern, noninvasive treatments – such as laser or VNUS closure – that is no longer the case. Patients have their treatments in the office under local anesthesia and return

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a surprise to the birthday girl. Nephews Donny and David from New York, and Tammy and her husband, Brian, of South Jersey were also on hand. Dorothy exclaimed, “It is so wonderful to see my family!” There was a luncheon for Dorothy, the family and previous healthcare and religious care-angels and friends who had worked with her prior to this stage of her life at the Buckingham: Gail Clark, nursing care manager at Hackensack University Medical Center Home Care; MaryAnn Ryan, C.C.M., nursing case manager Bergen Senior Care Home Care; Sister Elizabeth Holler, S.C.O.L.V., and Immaculate Conception Church; Phil Fredriecks, chief of staff for Auth; and social worker at Life Source Hospice Joseph McCardle. A balloon-decorated dining room held the celebration and the presentation of the proclamation. Fredriecks presentation the proclamation “in recognition of Dorothyʼs 99th birthday, her accomplishments in life, and her dedication and devotion to raising her family of five children: Lewis, Cheryl, Sharon, Darlene, and the late Arthur.” Northern Valley Press is told Dorothy enjoyed a superb career as a telephone operator and a valued employee of the Goldberg Slipper Co. in Hackensack. Her steadfast commitment in both enterprises rightfully earned her the abiding respect of her colleagues. She was born in Englewood Hospital in 1924. Her father had

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