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Environmental sustainability initiatives are a way of life at the Academy of the Holy Angels, where two seniors just spearheaded projects that support a shared green goal…

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‘THE BARRIERS LAUDED IN WILL FALL…’ GAS LEAK Womanʼs club empowers scholars from Englewood RESPONSE

Cold night but no injuries; interagency training said key to crewsʼ success

EVACUATION

A Larch Avenue resident contacted Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) on Sunday, Jan. 21 at approximately 6:18 p.m. to report a strong odor of gas near the home.

It was a smart move. PSE&G sent technicians to the area to investigate. Upon their arrival, they discovered high readings of natural gas coming from the area of 662 Larch Ave. The readings were at levels that warranted an evacuation of all residences within 330 feet.

According to reports from police, fire, and ambulance crews, at approximately 10 p.m., PSE&G officials advised that the leak was under control and residents could return to their homes.

It was determined that the leak was coming from a service line to 662 Larch Ave. At press time the service line was under repair.

At the height of the emergency, affected residents were put on buses provided by the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management (OEM).Some residents remained at the Richard Rhoda Community Center; others took shelter under their own steam.

Weʼre told TVAC ambulances also helped keep residents and responders comfortable.

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ON THE GROUND WITH DEMAREST NATURE CENTER Bergen County ‘oasis’ a wealth of walking trails, so much more

BY HILLARY VIDERS OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS

Front to back, left to right: 2023 Woman’s Club of Englewood scholarship recipients Yahair O’Keefe, Cameryn Lindsay, and Samma Faragalla; Englewood Superintendent of Public Schools Marnie Hazelton; Assemblywoman Shama Haider; Mayor Michael Wildes; and councilmembers Lisa Wisotsky, Kevin Wilson, and Charles Cobb. Eight young ladies received WCE scholarships for 2023; those who could not attend the reception sent in letters, and a video, of gratitude.

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constructed in the 1850s, home to the cityʼs first mayor, and the clubʼs site since 1920—Mayor Michael Wildes presented each scholar a certificate of recognition by the City of Englewood;

cial boost totaling $31,500 from the Womanʼs Club of Englewood (WCE).

At a reception Jan. 3 at the clubʼs headquarters on 187 Brinckerhoff Court in Englewood—a unique carriage house

BY HILLARY VIDERS OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS TO

the eight outstanding Englewood students who have just received a finan-

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Demarest Nature Center (DNC) on Jan. 6 held a community trail walk that brought together nature lovers from all over Bergen County.

Missed it? Not to worry; thereʼs plenty more coming up to show off the Demarest Nature Centerʼs 55-acre parcel, bordered

by Columbus Road on the west and County Road on the east.

[Editorʼs note: Feb. 10 brings a maple syrup making and community trail walk at DNCʼs Imagination Playground/Wakelee Field.

In March, thereʼs a community trail walk and volunteer day (spring cleanup) and the monthly Nature Center meeting; and John Goodwin Photo Contest entries are due. (For details on those and more events, and a spectacular photo gallery, visit demarestnature-

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Hillary Viders interviews Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner, senior rabbi of Temple Emanu-El in Closter, on his work—including a new book.

“It was a messy day in Tenafly when this photo was taken in 1920. The man with the cart stands at Washington Street and Railroad Avenue…”

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Mayors Koth, Gallagher debut at lively chamber breakfast

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The two newly elected mayors from Oradell and Old Tappan spoke before their Pascack Valley colleagues at the annual Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce Breakfast With the Mayors held Jan. 24 at The Tavern at The Iron Horse in Westwood.

Mayors from the 10 towns in greater Pascack Valley, including Oradell and Old Tappan, have tra-

ditionally attended the annual breakfast where community leaders provide updates and get an opportunity to break bread with fellow mayors, public officials, business leaders, and the press.

Republican Gallagher was elected mayor of Old Tappan in an uncontested race, while Republican Koth beat back Democratic challenger Tracy Schoenberg 53% to 46%.

Oradell Koth told the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Com-

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Powering the 2024 Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Mayors' Breakfast Jan. 24, left to right: Chamber webmaster Ralph Crespo; Westwood Councilwoman Lauren Letizia; Chamber President Tony Pallogudis; and River Vale Mayor Mark Bromberg, Township of Washington Mayor Peter Calamari, Emerson Mayor Danielle DiPaola, Montvale Mayor Michael Ghassali, Chamber past president Robin Malley, Oradell Mayor James Koth, Park Ridge Mayor Keith Misciagna, Old Tappan Mayor Thomas Gallagher, Hillsdale Mayor Michael Sheinfield, State Sen. Holly Schepisi (R-River Vale), and Woodcliff Lake Mayor Carlos Rendo. Photo: Mike Olohan. merce mayorsʼ breakfast that he replacing gas lines throughout hoped the two new restaurants town. He said one benefit of the opening in town would be like a utility upgrades is the borough “shot in the arm” to the local “being able to pave those roads at economy. half the cost” because PSE&G Koth, a former director of pays for half of the repairs. “So Bergen Countyʼs Parks & Recre- thatʼs a benefit for us in our capiation Department, said “You get tal budget.” in then you find out what you didHe said the borough was nʼt know and all that faces the “fortunate enough” in upgrading borough.” its sanitary system years ago, but He said that, “budgets are problems continue to crop up tight, costs are running through today due to the systemʼs age. He the roof, (and) the local economy said when problems occur, someis always stressed,” noting times they can be a financial chalOradell is more “the southern lenge, he said, noting the ability gateway to the Pascack Valley.” to use environmental construction He said the infrastructure trust funds and thinking outside projects going on locally are not the box can help with mainteaffecting the business community, nance costs. but more in the residential areas He said economic developof town. He said PSE&G has been ment “has been a tough one in

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Oradell for some time.” He said the boroughʼs main corridor is along Kinderkamack Road, a county road, which doesnʼt allow vehicles to stop and go, and lacks parking.

“Itʼs really a tough place for businesses to be able to establish themselves and support the community,” he noted.

He said the boroughʼs proximity to big box stores in Paramus, plus Routes 4 and 17, and trying to find merchants who want to incur “exorbitant rent and exorbitant overhead” to service a smaller population than nearby larger competitors “is a tough thing.” He noted a new restaurant recently opened in Oradell, and a second is coming.

“Institutions like these typically become the heart of the community where people gather after a football game, or on a Saturday night, or a brunch on Sunday,” he said.

Koth said officials were hopeful the opening of two new restaurants in town “will really help be a shot in the arm to our local economy and our community as community is really what itʼs all about.”

Old Tappan Old Tappan Mayor Thomas Gallagher said this was his second consecutive appearance at the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce annual mayorsʼ breakfast, noting he filled in last year for now-retired Mayor John Kramer, a longtime public servant, and former twoterm mayor.

He said he believed many of the towns in the greater Pascack Valley are facing many of the same issues including overdevelopment, traffic, and more recently, at least for Old Tappan, flooding. He said he feels for the folks in Hillsdale, Westwood, and other communities suffering with flooding.

He said more towns are struggling with recruiting volunteers for emergency medical services, and the fire department, and all towns face the same challenges in attracting and keeping volunteers “as they get stretched pretty thin there.”

He said the borough “has been busy” with residential and some special needs housing being built. He said the former 19-acre Pearson Publishing property was converted into 229 units, including townhomes and apartments.

He said new roads and traf-

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‘The Missing Peace’ — Reflections on MLK’s message

blywoman Shama A. Haider; Bergen County commissioners Mary Amaroso, Tracy Zur, and Germaine Ortiz; sheriff Anthony ENGLEWOOD Cureton and many of his staff; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.ʼs Bergen County Clerk John Hogan; assassination, April 4, 1968, Englewood City Manager Robert remains an indelible part of Amer- Hoffman; NAACP Bergen County ican history and the tragedy still President Jeff Carter; Englewood Police Deputy Chief Matthew resonates worldwide.

On that fateful day in Mem- Dela Rosa; Englewood council phis, the iconic civil rights leader, members Kevin Wilson, Dr. Kenfirst president of the Southern neth Rosenzweig, and Council Chistian Leadership Conference, President Charles Cobb; members and Nobel of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Peace Prize (of which Thompson is a longwinner was shot standing member); and Pastor while support- Peter Ahn; as well as several other ing a sanitation clergy and organization officials.

Before the march began, Pasworkersʼ strike.

On the 56th tor Thompson thanked everyone anniversary of for coming and announced that the Kingʼs assassi- theme of this yearʼs march was KING nation, people The Missing Peace. “This is a critare still commemorating his prin- ical time here and in the world. We ciples of equality, non-violence need to work for peace, to fight for peace,” he said. and social justice.

Thompson led the marchers As such, on Jan. 15, the citifrom City Hall to zens of Englethe Ebenezer wood joined hunRelated: See “MLK Day of Baptist Church dreds of thouService nourishes kids,” on Fourth Street, sands of people in Page 7 where he presides 50 states, and countries around the globe, to cel- as senior pastor. They were joined ebrate Kingʼs birthday and legacy. by several hundred more people, At 9:30 a.m., the Rev. Preston including such notables as Sen. Thompson, senior pastor of Gordon Johnson, Englewood Ebenezer Baptist Church, Mayor Michael Wildes, Commisaddressed more than 100 people sioner Joan Voss, the Rev. Sanetta who had gathered in front of Ponton, and Englewood Fire Englewood City Hall for the annu- Department captains Joseph Sorbanelli and Joe Hoyle. al march.

Wildes welcomed everyone The group included AssemBY HILLARY VIDERS OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS

and expressed his enthusiasm about the annual commemoration.

“As one of the first largescale public gatherings of the year, it comes with an air of hope and sets the tone for us to move forward with resolve to be our best in the year ahead. The pursuit of

social justice continues to loom large in our lives, and to have so many leaders of our community assembled here with one shared vision is truly a tribute to Dr. Kingʼs teaching and his deep and lasting impact on our society,” he said in part.

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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.

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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.

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Conditions in Tenafly were slick on this snowy day in 1920. In nearby Manhattan, the Army deployed flame throwers.

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BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS T WAS A messy, snowy day in Tenafly

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when this photo was taken in 1920.

The man with the cart is standing at the corner of Washington Street and Railroad Avenue. Notice the horse pulling a sleigh in the background.

The building at the corner was constructed in 1911 and is still standing today.

In the 1910s and 1920s the post office was located there. In 2024, this man would be at the front door of Mint boutique.

Visible above the cart is a rectangular sign for a Washington Street business. It reads “Bakery & Lunch Room.” This was Charlie Wengerʼs bakery and luncheonette.

In summer months it was a favorite ice cream spot, but at this time of year the

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Visible above the cart, in the photo at top, is a rectangular sign for a Washington Street business. It reads “Bakery & Lunch Room.” Today a three-story brick apartment building stands there, as above. warm baked goods were what drew cus- nearly a week. This led to one of the more tomers. Today a three-story brick apartment eventful moments in weather history, when the U.S. Army was called in to Manhattan building stands there.

This might have been the aftermath of and a group of soldiers attacked the massive the Blizzard of 1920, an intense norʼeaster piles of snow with flame throwers. (The that dropped 17 inches of snow on New stunt was as much about stimulating interYork City and surrounding suburbs. Thou- est in recruiting as it was about actually sands of New Jersey commuters were clearing the roads.)

Things were a little calmer in the delayed for hours as huge ice floes in the Hudson River made it impossible to cross Northern Valley, where people tackled the by ferry. Service on the Hudson tubes was snowy streets in more traditional ways— also impaired, due to a fuel shortage and the with shovels and plows. power houses.

— Kristin Beuscher is president of the The snowfall hampered travel for Pascack Historical Society.

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MLK:

speaking out for equality.

Thompson then welcomed guest preacher Rev. Donna

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Owusu-Ansah, from the First Baptist Church of Englewood, who gave a dramatic keynote address.

She began by quoting from the poem “A Dead Manʼs Dream”

by Carl Wendell Hines Jr., and went on to say, “While Dr. King is

safely dead, we are alive and our consciences ought to be dis-eased and disturbed in such a way that we are not satisfied with gathering and photo ops and status updates and singing We Shall Overcome again, if we are not leaving here deputized to actually do the work

Pastor Preston Thompson (first row, fifth from right) gathers officials and residents for the Jan. 15 MLK March.

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Pastor Preston Thompson rouses the choir and the audience wth his impassioned remarks.

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She said, “But I have sense that when we talk to the people on the underside of power, we engage in pacification and/or victim blaming therefore becoming complicit in the furtherance of oppres-

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“Instead of talking to the people on the underside of power, we need to get with the people on the underside of power and get to the actual work of calling out the systems and dismantling the structures that uphold and benefit from the power structures.

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U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) on Jan. 15 honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Pastor Dr. Lester Taylor, civil rights activist Theodora Lacey, and community members by helping pack more than 2,000 weekend snack packs for children in need with the Community Baptist Church of Englewood.

The event was organized by the Center for Food Action (CFA), a North Jersey nonprofit that operates in more than 100 towns. In 2022, the CFA served more than 175,000 people.

The weekend snack packs will be sent to schools in Englewood, Hackensack, Cliffside Park, Garfield, and Edgewater.

“Itʼs no secret that here in Bergen County—and across our entire state—we have faced incredibly trying times in recent years. From the rising tide of hate, and extremism, to assaults on our democracy and vot-

ing rights. Today, in honor of Dr. King, we the North Jersey community united to help thousands of children who are food insecure,” said Gottheimer.

He said, “As Dr. King once said, ʻour lives begin to end the day we remain silent about things that matter.ʼ That is why we must raise our voices and work together for justice, for opportunity, and for good.”

Gottheimer was joined by Pastor Dr. Lester Taylor, civil rights activist Theodora Smiley Lacey, Assemblywoman Shama Haider, Commissioner Chairwoman Germaine Ortiz, Commissioner Tracy Zur, Englewood Mayor Michael Wildes, Englewood Councilman Kevin Wilson, Englewood Councilman Charles Cobb, and Center for Food Action Executive Director Nicole Davis.

— Via Rep. Josh Gottheimer District Press Secretary Sam Belsky

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The NVP Interview: Closter’s Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner

BY HILLARY VIDERS OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS

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Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner, senior rabbi of Temple Emanu-El in Closter, is a leading religious leader in Bergen County. He is the past president of the New York

Board of Rabbis and was selected among 50 rabbis to participate in the inaugural class of the Kellogg School of Rabbinic Management at Northwestern University.

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In 2009, Kirshner was appointed to the National Council of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). In 2013, he graduated as a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, Israel. He is an adjunct faculty member of the Academy for Jewish Religion.

Kirshner in 2013 was appointed to the New Jersey–Israel Commission by Gov. Chris Christie, and in 2018 re-appointed by Gov. Phil Murphy He has written articles for many media sources and is regularly published in the Jewish Standard, the Bergen Record, Haaretz, The Times of Israel, Huffington

Post, and the New York Times. He has been featured on national radio and television programs including Good Morning America, CBS, CNBC, WABC, WNBC, NPR, The Last Word, with Laurence OʼDonnell, Nightline, MSNBC, Al Jazeera, and Faith to Faith.

His book “Streams of Shattered Consciousness: A Chronicle of the First 50 Days of the Israel–Hamas War” was published in December 2023 to critical acclaim.

Hillary Viders met with Rabbi Kirshner recently to discuss his work, challenges of the job, the ongoing crisis, and meeting the challenges ahead.

Hillary Viders: What brought about that seminal moment when you knew you wanted to become a rabbi?

Rabbi Kirshner: I chose to become a rabbi more than 32 years ago. Itʼs hard for me to remember what I was thinking then. But I can tell you why Iʼm so glad Iʼm a rabbi now. Iʼm glad because I get to be a part of peopleʼs lives during some of the most important decisions that they make, and it allows me to be a shepherd as they connect closer to God, community and Israel. Is there anything more sacred than that?

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another 150 members who met you in Washington, D.C. for the pro-Israel march What were the highlights of this trip?

RK: I was leading a mission in Israel while the other clergy from the Temple attended and led during the rally but was dialed into all the activities. Those who participated shared that it was invigorating to be with 300,000 people

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supporting Israel and Zionism and standing in solidarity. All were also relieved that the events of the day were safe and seamless. We are indebted to the police and security services in D.C. for making a safe environment for all.

HV: What prompted you to write “Streams of Shattered Consciousness: A Chronicle of the First 50 Days of the Israel–Hamas War”?

RK: When Israel was brutal-

That includes copies purchased for board leadership at National Jewish organizations, all members of U.S. Congress and to more than 50 Hillels at colleges across North America.

HV: We are living in a turbulent time for Jewish people, with acts of anti-Semitism on the rise. How do your teachers discuss anti-Semitism with the children in your religious school?

RK: We have addressed this with our students and our college students and our adults since it has been dealt with in the classrooms,

the campus and the water coolers.

We have been fortunate to host fantastic speakers and scholars at the Temple since the tragedy of Oct. 7 and along with our focused programs and teachings, they have helped arm us for important conversations and facts at our fingertips.

Our speakers have included Member of Knesset Nachman Shai, Founder of Hatzalah Eli Beer, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, Envoy and Ambassador Ido CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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ly attacked on Oct. 7, 2023 and the war ensued, I channeled much of my grief, anger, confusion, opinions, and anxiety into daily blogs.

First, they were published on the Times of Israel website and shared with my congregation. In time, my readership grew.

Fifty days, 84,000 words and 358 pages later, I published my first book distilling those writings and reflections: “Streams of Shattered Consciousness: A Chronicle of the First 50 Days of the Israel– Hamas War.” In less than one month we have sold more than 7,500 copies.

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Assemblywoman Shama A. Haider presented State Assembly commendations.

This yearʼs scholarship recipients are graduates of Dwight Morrow High School/ Academies who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They were selected also because of their community service, leadership, and interest in world knowledge and technology.

The Womanʼs Club of Englewoodʼs mission is to bring together women interested in intellectual and cultural advancement, develop community, and promote its well-being through a philanthropy program. This mission is exclusively charitable and educational, and the scholarship program is one of its jewels in the crown.

For the past 17 years, the WCE Annual Scholarship Program has made a difference in many such young lives.

Awardees are: • Jennifer Lliviganay, a freshman attending Bergen Community College, majoring in edu-

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Woman’s Club of Englewood headquarters, 187 Brinckerhoff Court. cation and English. Dr. Theodore Leibman Scholarship.

• Ashlee Marie Lantigue, a sophomore attending Montclair State University, majoring in film and television. Womanʼs Club of Englewood Centennial Scholarship.

• Samma Faragalla, a freshman attending Manhattan College, majoring in political science. Dr. Paul Schoen Scholarship.

• Faith Adams, a sophomore at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, majoring in biomedical engineering. The Farris Family Scholarship.

• Yahaira Loren OʼKeefe, a sophomore at Mount Saint Vincent College, Riverdale, N.Y., majoring in nursing. The Farris Family Scholarship/The Womanʼs

The Woman’s Club of Englewood Philanthropy Fund was officially established in 1958. However, contributions had been made for many years prior.

Samma Faragalla is presented with certificates by Mayor Michael Wildes and Assemblywoman Shama Haider. Hillary Viders photo.

Club of Englewood Scholarship. abeth Whitney and hosted by club • Melissa Rose, a junior at president Natalie Beaumont.

Montclair State University, Special guests were Claire J. majoring in business administra- Hill, vice president of New Jersey tion with a concentration in mar- State Foundation of Womenʼs keting. The Enid Winnecot Schol- Clubs; Assemblywoman Shama arship/The Womanʼs Club of A. Haider, Englewood Mayor Englewood Scholarship.

Michael Wildes, Englewood • Jayla Monaʼe Ebanks, a councilmembers Lisa Wisotsky, junior attending New York Charles Cobb and Kevin Wilson; Universityʼs Tisch School of the Superintendent of Englewood Arts, majoring in performance Public Schools Dr. Marnie studies. The Joan Van Alstyne Hazelton; and guest speaker Lil Johnson Scholarship.

Corcoran, director of the • Cameryn Lindsay, a jun- Womenʼs Rights Information ior at Fordham University, Center. majoring in finance. The CharCongratulatory and inspiralotte Hansen Scholarship. tional speeches were given by The reception was organized Halzelton, Wildes, WCE philanby WCE education director Eliz- thropy treasurer Sandra Cohen,

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In his remarks, Wildes quoted the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day OʼConnor: “For both men and women, the first step in getting power is to become visible to others, and then to put on an impressive show…As women achieve power, the barriers will fall. As society sees what women can do, as women see what women can do, there will be more women out there doing things, and weʼll all be better off for it.”

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Guest Speaker Corcoran a licensed therapist, gave an impassioned talk on “the power of positive psychology” and how small acts of kindness can have long-lasting consequences.

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The Englewood Public Library presents its Seventh Annual Black History Film Series on Thursdays in February at 2 p.m. in the Libraryʼs Mackay Room. The program, hosted by the Programming Department, is free and open to the public. No registration is needed.

• Feb. 1 – Selma • Feb. 8 – Hotel Rwanda • Feb. 15 – I Am Not Your Negro • Feb. 22 – Till • Feb. 29 – 12 Years a Slave For more information on the series, e-mail programming@englewood.bccls.org or visit englewoodlibrary.org. Englewood Public Library is at 31 Engle St.

New Concepts for Living snags former B&N space

The former Barnes & Noble site on Route 17 S. in Paramus is getting new life with New Concepts for Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“In response, we are eager and proud to be renovating and opening the nearly 81,000-square-foot facility for those 21 and over, which will be, in all metrics, the finest in the State, if not the Country,” he added.

There are over 300 individuals on NCFLʼs waiting list for acceptance into their programs, which speaks to the overwhelming need for additional services in our area.

This new facility will more than triple the size of NCFLʼs current Achievement Center, enabling the agency to run three separate and targeted programs under one roof.

Included will be Behavioral, NonBehavioral, and Medically Fragile wings with specific programs for individuals with mild, moderate, or severe classifications.

NCFLʼs new facility will offer life skills and prevocational training; occupational, physical, and speech therapy, a nursing suite, sensory rooms, a calendar of activities and events, and a 5,500square-foot Town Square for community events.

Opening in the spring, this facility will mark a significant milestone in NCFLʼs commitment

to providing state-of-the-art services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New Jersey.

The new Barnes & Noble is situated on Northbound Route 17, in the former Big Lots! space (634 N. State Rt. 17, Paramus) next to the Paramus Fashion Mall.

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NCFL has been providing services and support to individuals with special needs since 1981.

Their current Achievement Center in Rochelle Park provides therapeutic programs, socialization, independent skill development, behavioral and nursing services, and a variety of activities, including community inclusion designed to meet the diverse needs of their participants. The organizationʼs mission is to enable adults with special needs to reach their fullest potential and thrive.

“We recognized a critical need for additional, quality Day Programs as the number of individuals transitioning to adult services continues to increase,” NCFL CEO Steve Setteducati said in a press statement shared with Northern Valley Press.

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The ensemble includes Darlene Slezak and Ken Slezak of Oradell, Joellen Tierney of Wyckoff, Lola Yona of Glen Rock, Olga Garey of Paramus, Scout Schiro of Moonachie, Maureen Mulvihill of Edgewater, S.B. Kates of New Milford, Malina Halpin and Fergus Halpin of Ridgewood.

The production team: Michele Roth (Producer), Christine Francois (Assistant Director), Debbie Zika (Stage Manager), Elisabeth Julia (Choreographer), Allan Seward (Lighting Design), Sandra Conklin Hughes (Lighting Operation), Tim Larsen (Sound Design), Adam Mahonchak (Sound OperaBergen County Players, one of America’s longest-running little theater companies, opens its first mainstage production of the tion), Gerard Bourcier (Set Design), Ellyn Essig (Set Decor), new year with a comedic retelling of Jane Austen’s great romantic PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. Richard Frant photo Maureen Mulvihill (Costume overcome their pride and prejudice Head) Scout Schiro, Karen Markle sense of chaos, while attempting to der roles. and Cathie Mack (Costumes), S.B. “The play stays true to the to find their happy ending. maintain the upper crust veneer of BCP Life Member Carol Fish- Kates (Props Head), Melina Halpin British society types vying for source material and its intent, while social position…” (DC THEATRE playing up the sexuality and silli- er of Teaneck has directed numer- (Props), Richard Frant (Photograness,” says director Carol Fisher. ous productions for BCP, including phy), Cammy Bourcier (Publicity), SCENE).

This rendition, based on a “But it is amazingly relevant, and Church and State, The Lion in Marci Weinstein and Danny Shernovel written more than two hun- the story is timeless. I want audi- Winter, The Last Night of Bally- wood (Program Bios), Katie dred years ago, is about more than ences to fall in love with it as they hoo, A Shayna Maidel, Is There Lupfer (Member-at-Large), and a mother trying to marry off her did the original but have a lot of Life After High School? and Sordid Sharla Herbert (Headshot Board).

The Bergen County Players, Lives. Audiences have enjoyed her daughters. It keeps things contem- laughs along the way.”

The tale follows the clever and performances at the Little Firehouse Inc. is a non-Equity, non-profit porary with discos and characters in high tops who play multiple gen- independent-willed Elizabeth Ben- Theatre in various shows, including community theater company dedinet who has no thoughts of mar- Steel Magnolias, Pippin and One cated to presenting quality productions for the enrichment of the riage, unlike her sisters and Flew Over the Cuckooʼs Nest.

The talented cast of PRIDE community. overzealous mother, but the arrival For much more information of the enigmatic Mr. Darcy may AND PREJUDICE includes Celebrating change all of that. As they navigate Angelina Aragona of Township of visit bcplayers.org.

Our 30 Year regency era expectations and socie- Washington as Jane/Miss De Anniversary! tal obstacles, they must learn to Bourgh, Erin Arnold of West

Heed the invite from some of the most memorable characters in fiction! Bergen County Players (BCP), one of Americaʼs longestrunning little theater companies, will open its first mainstage production of the new year with a comedic retelling of Jane Austenʼs great romantic tale PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. Performances are Saturday Feb. 3–24 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, with shows on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 and Sunday afternoons at 2. Tickets are priced at $25 for Friday and Saturday performances; $23 for Sundays. They can be purchased at bcplayers.org, by calling (201) 2614200, or by visiting the box office at 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell during regular box office hours.

Jane Austenʼs most famous novel has been adapted hundreds of times – but the theatrical production written by Kate Hamill breaks a few boundaries.

As Hamill herself tells directors of the play, “If you think something can be a dirty joke, it probably is.”

In 2017, Hamill was named Playwright of the Year by the The Wall Street Journal, and since then she has become one of the mostproduced playwrights in America.

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R.Z.M. FINE ARTS & You mentioned ANTIQUES INC. several such glass makers. I went home and started digging around our attic and there it was, all wrapped up in a newspaper from 1966! The vase in the pictures Iʼm sending to you was my momʼs pride and joy. She said she had gotten it from her grandmother. Might you know anything about this vase?

— Irene in New Milford Dear Irene, Iʼm gratified you enjoyed the

Antiques Appraisal Fair at the Pascack Historical Society. We conduct many such events in the TriState Area throughout the year.

Your beautiful vase was produced in 1917 by the Quezal Art Glass and Decorating Co. This attractive and distinctive line of art glass was appropriately named “The Glass That Looks Like Pottery.” The subtle color blending and soft finish of the glass has all the rich color tones of the finest contemporary art pottery produced in America. In 1919 the

fic patterns are evident in the downtown, which has one major shopping center, BiState Plaza.

He noted PSE&G would be renovating a large property in town

and moving some people and equipment there.

He said every year they use county funds to repave local streets.

Regarding economic development, he said he and many res-

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Named for a tropical bird, it’s “The Glass That Looks Like Pottery.” Owner’s photo, with background replaced in Photoshop.

name of this line was changed to “Innovation.” This is the name most collectors will recognize.

idents would like to see the BiState Shopping Plaza on Old Tappan Road “revitalized.”

He said the plaza is without an anchor store since Super Foodtown left. He said some of the smaller stores “are just feeling the pinch” without an anchor store there.

He said officials are trying to work with the developer, and that

A word about Quezal Art Glass: Some of the most beautiful and alluring glass was produced by this company. Quezal art glass ranks right alongside the iridescent glass of Louis Comfort Tiffany and Frederick Carder.

The Quezal Art Glass and Decorating Co. was started over a century ago, in 1902, in Mespeth, Queens, N.Y. Owner Martin Bach was hired by Louis Comfort Tiffany as the latterʼs glass chemist or batch mixer at the newly established Tiffany Glass and Decorating Co. in Corona, Queens.

After several years, Bach left

they may have other ideas as the next round of affordable housing dawns.

“Come July of 2025 theyʼre going to come to us with this grand idea … so weʼre working responsibly with the developer if thatʼs something that theyʼre looking to do,” he said.

He noted community engagement is evident in residentsʼ love

Tiffany and started his own glass works. He named his company after one of the worldʼs most beautiful birds—the elusive quetzal, which lives among the treetops of the tropical forests of Central America.

I place the value of your beautiful vase is $1,500. Thatʼs assuming it has remained in excellent condition: no chips, cracks or restoration.

Todayʼs astute collectors increasingly appreciate the resplendent glass created by skilled artisans during the Art Nouveau period. Thank you for allowing me to appraise this wonderful item.

R.Z.M. Fine Arts & Antiques Inc. is based at 132 Dexter Ave., Pearl River, N.Y. Call (845) 7351313 or visit rzmantiques.com. of parks, including T-ball, senior bus trips, movies and concerts in the park. “We try and engage whether youʼre 5 years old or 95 years old, we try to have programs in place for all of our residents to take part in and get involved.”

He said, “Iʼm one month in as a new mayor so Iʼm looking to continue the path forward.”

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The DNC forest is a facultative wetland with many native flora and fauna. Itʼs a protected enclave, a natural wetlands that straddles the Tenakill Brook and provides year-round water for the plants and animals.

As the area has been prone to flooding, it was not an attractive property for investors, a fact that saved it from development in the 1960's, leading to its protected status as a nature center in 1972 and it was incorporated by the Demarest Nature Association in 1977.

In addition to protecting woods, vernal ponds, meadows, and a section of the Tenakill Brook, as well as establishing and maintaining walking trails, the center provides educational events for everyone about the beauty of nature and the importance of preserving the magnificent forest habitat.

Since this past summer, DNCʼs community outreach programs have included a monthly nature center walk the first Saturday of each month.

Jin Kupperman, vice president of the DNC Association, tells us “The walk started because we had a program for the campers. We realized that so many of them had not had a chance to visit the Nature Center. The response was, Oh wow, thatʼs cool! So, we made it a regular event.”

The centerʼs certified arborist, Ray Slaman, describes the walking experience: “The trails within the nature center overlap so

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Many of the hikers on Jan. 6 said they visit the DNC frequently. Andrew Zimmerman, a DNC board member, says “This place is great. In the summer, there is fishing, and there are 15,000 trout in the water. There are also native white suckers, catfish, the creek chub and several other species. I love being able to see so much nature amid all the overdeveloped areas in Bergen County.”

Hillary Viders photos the walking trails are several miles.

Our walk today covered only a small section of the DNC, covering less than 2 miles, about 90 minutes. DNC trails are mostly flat and moderate. There are uneven sections and some wet sections (we are a wetland) that require traversing installed boardwalks. The trails do not require climbing and are accessible to most ambulatory visitors.”

The theme of walk on Jan. 6 was Flora and Fauna of the Winter Woods, with a focus on trees, Slamanʼs specialty. He describes the

various species at the DNC: “The most common are cottonwoods, maples, birches, hickories, white and red oaks, and there are also, sycamore, sassafras, and black cherry trees. Many of the red, sugar, and Norway maple trees will provide sap for our maple syrup harvest in February.”

As the woods were free of foliage, the hikers were able to observe the many trees that had fallen during 2023ʼs storms.

As the group set out on its adventure, Slaman pointed to the stump of a huge cottonwood tree

that had fallen during a recent storm and he showed the rings of the tree to illustrate how cottonwoods grow.

The group also learned about some of the resident fauna that take advantage of the vernal pools and boggy areas. Frogs, turtles, and salamanders may be dormant but re-emerge in the spring.

Slaman added that mammals such as raccoons, skunks, foxes can be visible at times as well as brown bats, whitetail deer, rac-

coons, and a wide variety of birds, including the heron, which is pictured on the centerʼs logo.

Trail Committee chair and DNC Association board member Jeff Shaari accompanied the group. He mentioned that the DNC also conducts regular scavenger hunts, an event that appeals to youngsters.

To keep the interest level high, DNC has different themes for all of their community trail walks.

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Many of the hikers on Jan. 6 said they visit the DNC frequently.

Andrew Zimmerman, a DNC board member, says “This place is

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great. In the summer, there is fishing, and there are 15,000 trout in the water. There are also native white suckers, catfish, the creek chub and several other species. I love being able to see so much nature amid all the overdeveloped areas in Bergen County.”

A Bergen County oasis The Demarest Nature Center is, in fact, a natural oasis in Demarest. It is open to all persons

every day of the year.

In addition to preserving and protecting important open space in the midst of a large metropolitan area, the center seeks to educate young and old as to the beauty of nature and the importance of protecting our environment.

As such, the DNC sponsors numerous programs to bring residents of Demarest and the surrounding areas into closer contact with wildlife and the natural world.

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Programs have varied, including adult oriented sessions on topics such as hiking the Appalachian Trial or composting, family hikes in Harriman Park or along the Palisades, and various childrenʼs programs.

Local outdoor activities have been held at the Nature Center, Wakelee Field, various school grounds, and at the Duck Pond.

The Demarest Nature Center Association is a 501(c)(3) not-forprofit corporation, run solely by volunteers and receives no funding from the Borough of Demarest.

Membership revenue goes towards sponsorship of environmental education programs for kindergarten through the fourth

grade in the Demarest schools, and a yearly scholarship given to a local high school senior who plans to pursue environment-related studies in college.

Membership dollars also help support the DNCʼs birdhouse/bird feeder building program, their annual photo contest, Breakfast in the Woods (free to all members), and the Craft Show at Oktoberfest/Fall Festival Event.

The January 90-minute trail walk covered a small section of the entire nature center. At the conclusion, everyone was invited to return for bird watching, nature hikes, dog walking, and to enjoy the protected gem that is the Demarest Nature Center.

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HV: What are the greatest challenges of being a rabbi in todayʼs world?

RK: One rabbi is usually dealing with a myriad of issues.

Our membership, thank God, is healthy, and we have members that are 25 and 95. Obviously they have different needs and touch points for the Temple. The security demands on campus are immense. And the rise of antiSemitism makes the Temple more needed than ever before.

HV: What are the most widespread personal problems for which you counsel your congregants?

RK: It ranges from issues of depression to marital challenges to the meaning of life and Godʼs presence. Each person comes with different baggage. I have learned in the past 25 years that I am my best rabbi when I see each congregant uniquely and differently and not as a part of a group. It also adds vibrancy to the colors of our congregation and the composite of the souls that make it holy.

HV: What has been your greatest rewarding experience as a rabbi?

RK: Having a portal into peopleʼs lives—the happy and joyous moments and some sad ones—to be in peopleʼs most special mile markers is a priceless gift that has been afforded to me and my family in this role.

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oppose oppression. Human fight is not enough tussle with the forces at work. Human strength is not enough to sustain the work of dismantling

structures that keep people bound.

“More and more activists are having stress induced health challenges and strain on their mental health and dying by suicide because doing this work in human strength

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will wear you out. Justice fatigue is a real thing!”

Council President Charles Cobb presented Bergen County Sheriffʼs Certificates of Commendation to Owusu-Ansah and

Thompson for the Ebenezer Baptist Church to recognize their hard, importnt work and dedication to the community.

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‘Year of the Dragon’ feng shui Feb. 12

Feng Shui practitioner Tina Munson will conduct a “Feng Shui for the Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon” at the Englewood Public Library on Monday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Mackay Room.

The program is free to the public, but registration is encouraged at bccls.libcal.com/event/11885041.

The Year of the Rabbit begins on Feb. 10. Learn what the energy of this new lunar year may bring and how it affects feng shui. Discover how your own zodiac animal may be influenced by the qualities of the Dragon Year. And learn a traditional feng shui blessing to welcome the chi of the new year, and dispel the chi of the old.

Munson became interested in feng shui after a career in art therapy. She trained with the three

senior disciples of professor Lin Yun, completing the three-year BTB (Black Sect Tantric Buddhist) Feng Shui Masters Training Program and becoming certified as a BTB Feng Shui Practitioner.

Munson has been practicing feng shui in Maine and New Jersey since 2004. She is a Red Ribbon Professional Member of the International Feng Shui Guild, and a member of the North Jersey Chapter of the IFSG. For more information, e-mail programming@englewood.bccls.org or visit the Libraryʼs website at englewoodlibrary.org.

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Annual High School Young Women’s Leadership Awards

The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County is accepting applications for its seventh annual High School Young Womenʼs Leadership Awards.

This year, three awards will be given to outstanding students identifying as female, enrolled in either their junior or senior years, and residing and/or attending a public or private a high school in eastern Bergen County, New Jersey.

Applicants living in and/or attending a school in any of these towns may apply: Alpine, Bergenfield, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Harrington Park, Haworth, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Rockleigh and Tenafly.

The deadline to apply is Feb. 15.

Candidates are compassionate young women, who have demonstrated a passion for leadership in the community through innovative thinking and the courage of their convictions.

They are required to complete an online application and present two recommendations. Finalists will be notified and asked to participate in an interview with the application review committee.

The Community Chestʼs High School Senior Young

Womenʼs Leadership Awards provide a $5,000 award to one first place winner. High school seniors, who identify as female, may complete an online application available at https://thecommunitychestebc.org/youngwomenprogram.

The Community Chest is also giving a Junior Young Womanʼs Leadership Award. Two winners will each be presented $1,000 and an opportunity to participate in an internship with a local nonprofit during the school year or summer.

Applicants must complete and submit an application at https://thecommunitychestebc.org/youngwomenprogram.

Through a highly competitive process, applications will be reviewed by an esteemed group of women leaders, who have volunteered to judge the applications.

The winners receive a certificate memorializing their award to include in their college admissions packet. They are also invited to attend a celebration and meet local women leaders from the public and private sectors.

The Legacy of the Elizabeths The leadership award honors the legacy of the three Elizabeths: Elizabeth Cutter Morrow, Elizabeth Morrow Morgan, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

2023 junior and senior finalists with The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County's representatives. Photo credit: Jordan Yanowitz.

During the Great Depression, Elizabeth Cutter Morrow, an Englewood resident, became the founding board chair of The Community Chest.

Elisabeth Morrow Morgan, the founder of The Elisabeth Morrow School, grew up in Englewood. Tenafly resident Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a leader in the

suffragist movement.

Support The Community Chest welcomes donations from the public to recognize the work of these young women. Contributions of any amount to support the awards may be sent by check with payment made out to The Community Chest, 122 South Van Brunt

Street, Englewood, New Jersey 07631.

Visit The Chestʼs website, thecommunitychestebc.org, for more information about the Young Womanʼs Leadership Award and the organizationʼs mission and work, or call Executive Director Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer at (201) 568-7474.

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AHA students enhance sustainability on campus

Sustainable initiatives are a way of life at the Academy of the Holy Angels, where two seniors just spearheaded two different projects that support the same goal: EcoSchools AHA President

Alison Roh of Englewood Cliffs brought a liquid disposal bin to the Student Commons to facilitate recycling.

Green Action Team President Ellie Sawyer of Weehawken coordinated the installation of a Little

Looks good to us! Sean Hickey and Ellie Sawyer check out the little free library.

Free Library near AHAʼs Peace Pole, an internationally recognized symbol of humanityʼs hopes and dreams, and a reminder of the Academyʼs mission to transform the world through education.

Rohʼs participation in the 2023 Columbia Climate Schoolʼs Green Mountains Pre-College Summer Program inspired her to bring a liquid disposal bin to the Holy Angels campus.

“After learning that residual liquids being left in recyclable containers were the leading contaminant in our schoolʼs recycling, I wanted to create an effective solution that would not only help our schoolʼs recycling, but also encourage individual actions among our community to support a greater cause,” Roh told Northern Valley Press.

“As I was browsing the internet for efficacious solutions to assist in getting rid of liquid waste, I came across liquid disposal bins. I researched more into them and realized that they would fit perfectly alongside our schoolʼs trash and recycling bins.”

In the fall, Roh shared her idea at a meeting of EcoSchools AHA, and received a green light from the administration. The new liquid disposal bin allows the school community to empty residual liquids and ice from recyclable containers/bottles before placing

Allison Roh looks on as Mr. Hickey uses the disposal bin.

those containers in the recycling receptacles. The bin funnels residual liquids into an internal tank, which can be removed and emptied when it is full. Roh explained that the conveniently located bin

will encourage proper recycling habits.

Sean Hickey, who moderates EcoSchools AHA and the Green Action Team, noted that Rohʼs mother, Jiwon Song, made a gen-

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erous donation to cover the cost of the bin and future projects.

Sawyerʼs cousin, Leigh Shahbazian Connelly (AHA ʻ03), donated her prize winnings from the AHA Fashion Show to help fund the Little Free Library.

“I am immensely proud of the students who have taken on individual projects to benefit our school community and promote sustainability on campus,” Hickey told Northern Valley Press.

“Both Alison and Ellie have taken the lead in their respective environmental clubs, have shared their ideas with the administration and staff at meetings of the Sustainability Council, and have brought tangible improvements to our school.”

Hickey expressed his gratitude to both studentsʼ families, and for the support shown by the administration, faculty, and students Little Free Library patrons are invited to take a book, share a book, or both. LittleFreeLibrary.org reports that, since 2009, Little Free Library patrons have shared approximately 400 million books through 175,000 and more Little Free Libraries in 121 countries.

From a sustainability standpoint, Sawyer noted that these libraries allow readers to access new books without spending a

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penny or using any new paper. She decided to bring a Little Free Library to AHA a year ago.

Sawyer noted that the Green Action Team has hosted clothing swaps, and she and another team member decided to extend that concept to books.

“In my neighborhood, many houses have lending libraries outside,” Sawyer said. “I have always thought they were such a good idea.”

In addition to being economical and sustainable, the libraries foster community engagement.

Although the Green Action Team received financial support for the library, it was not enough to cover the cost of one of the larger library models, which the team thought would be necessary for AHAʼs needs.

The team responded by developing the concept for a book and bake sale.

According to Hickey, this event was one of the most rewarding experiences he has had in his 10 years at AHA. The AHA communityʼs book donations filled two long tables, and club members contributed a wide variety of baked goods.

“We then had tremendous interest from students and staff members, who rushed to the tables and bought armfuls of books to help the cause, or insisted on

Kindergarten Registration Deadline March 28, 2024

If you have a child who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2024, the deadline to register him/her is March 28, 2024. We will be making individual in-person appointments during the months of February and March. To make an appointment for registration, please call or email Ms. Chamesian at 201-664-7176 ext. 1000 or chamesians@nvnet.org.

Please note the following: To be eligible for Kindergarten, your child must turn 5 years of age on or before October 1, 2024

There are three phases to the registration process: 1.) an ONLINE portion; 2.) a PAPER portion; and 3.) an IN-PERSON proof-of-residency portion.

Online: The link for submitting your child’s registration information, which includes family and emergency contacts, is available on the Old Tappan Schools’ website (www.oldtappanschools.org). Please access the registration link and follow the directions.

Paper: The paper portion of the registration packet can be found on the Old Tappan Schools’ website (www.oldtappanschools.org) to be printed, or you may pick up the paper packet from our school during school hours. When you come to the school for Step #3, bring the paper packet with you.

In Person (by appointment only): Bring completed paper forms, original proof-of-residency documents, and one additional copy of all documentation to the T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School Office located at One School Street during your scheduled appointment.

If you have another child in the Old Tappan Schools, the full registration process must be completed again. Should you have any questions, call or email Ms. Chamesian at 201-664-7176, ext. 1000 or chamesians@nvnet.org.

We look forward to having your child join our Old Tappan school family!

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Meet author Muneer Nasser on Feb. 13

Author, musician, and Englewood native Muneer Nasser will discuss his book “Upright Bass: The Musical Life & Legacy of Jamil Nasser” on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Mackay Room.

There is no cost to attend.

Although registration is not required, it is encouraged at bccls.libcal.com/event/11631758.

“Upright Bass” explores how he helped establish free medical care for Jazz musicians at Englewood Hospital at the behest of Englewood resident the great trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie.

There will be a book signing after the talk. Copies are available for purchase for $20, and payment is available through credit card, Cashapp, PayPal, or cash.

Raised in New York City under the tutelage of the great bassist Jamil Nasser, Muneer Nasserʼs exposure to the jazz idiom was early and powerful. He attended Shaw University, where he hosted a weekly jazz broadcast on WSHA. He transfered to Howard University, joining a thriving jazz scene in Washington D.C. and earning his B.B.A. An award-winning author,

Englewood native Muneer Nasser discusses his book “Upright Bass: The Musical Life & Legacy of Jamil Nasser” on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Nasser has performed at the Lincoln Theatre, Bohemian Caverns, Twins Jazz, Takoma Station, Westminster Church, and the Kennedy Center, as well as in Paris, Turkey, Morocco, London, and Geneva, and has written and conducted original music for the University of Maryland jazz ensemble.

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donating more on top of their purchases, which was such a beautiful thing to witness,” he said. “I hope everyone enjoys the Little Free Library for many years to come and remembers the beautiful spirit of community that it represents and that made it possible.”

Sawyer acknowledged that the book and bake sale exceeded her expectations.

“The whole of the Green Action Team is why we were able to have this new library. Eva Santelli made the wonderful stickers we sold, and Lily Gee and Anissa Lena did the majority of the building,” Sawyer said.

Sawyer also worked with Hickey, Technology Director Nadeem Akhter, and religious studies teacher Jonathan Blevis. The project was completed in December 2023, just in time for students and staff to take home books to enjoy over the holiday break.

“I believe this library also shows the outside world what AHA is all about: building community and leaning on each other,” she added.

“It was moving to see the whole school come together over a cause. We raised over double our goal during the book and bake sale, and we got so many more book donations than we expected. I wanted to make something that not only supports a cause I am personally passionate about, sustainability, but also brings the community closer.”

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Students’ ‘Rube Goldberg’ device has the right moves

Step by whimsical step, Women in STEM members from the Academy of the Holy Angels Upper School used a marble to move a banner. Their original “Rube Goldberg” thrilled onlookers at a recent demonstration.

Marina Poire of Dumont, Charlize Glaser of Old Tappan, Rachelle Wu and Gabriella Ragucci of Harrington Park, Julianna Dail of Saddle River, Stephanie Chan of Closter, and Katelynn Lee of Cresskill developed their contraption from concept to completion.

Their prompt was to create a complex machine to perform a simple task, á la Reuben “Rube” Goldberg,

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Motivated youth! Marina, Charlize, Rachelle, Gabriella, Julianna, Stephanie, and Ms. Loo. AHA photo. At right: Professor Butts and the Self-Operating Napkin (1931). Soup spoon (A) is raised to mouth, pulling string (B) and thereby jerking ladle (C), which throws cracker (D) past toucan (E). Toucan jumps after cracker and perch (F) tilts, upsetting seeds (G) into pail (H). Extra weight in pail pulls cord (I), which opens and ignites lighter (J), setting off skyrocket (K), which causes sickle (L) to cut string (M), allowing pendulum with attached napkin to swing back and forth, thereby wiping chin. Rube Goldberg—Originally published in Collier’s, Sept. 26 1931. Wikipedia whose iconic depictions of amusing In some cases, the materials they tion of each element of their gadgets have captured peopleʼs imagi- originally chose were too heavy, or machine. Founded by the School were not the optimal size. As a group, Sisters of Notre Dame in 1879, the nations for more than a century.

Before the big moment, engi- the team noted the importance of Academy of the Holy Angels is the neering teacher Jing Loo explained advance planning, using proper meas- oldest private girlsʼ school in Bergen how she challenged her students to urements, and managing their time.

County. While AHA is steeped in create their machine by carefully “This is the first time this group Catholic tradition, this prestigious studying and employing a series of worked together,” Ms. Loo told school serves young women from simple machines. The basic elements Northern Valley Press. She explained many cultural and religious backof the teamʼs Rube Goldberg included that, while Stephanie Chan is the grounds. levers, a snaked tunnel, pulleys, two groupʼs leader, all of the members AHAʼs leaders continue to furFerris wheels, ramps, “dominoes” made significant contributions to the ther the SSND mission to provide (cereal boxes), a funnel, and a zip line. final product. After the presentation, each student with the tools she needs The project took approximately Ms. Loo explained that she had want- to reach the fullness of her potenintellectually, three months to complete. Student ed to challenge her students to build a tial—spiritually, engineers spoke about the importance Rube Goldberg for several years, and socially, and physically, by offering of creating a blueprint and a proto- finally shared the project with a first-rate education in a nurturing type. The prototype allowed the Women in STEM. environment where equal imporAngels to find problem areas and “This is a very good group,” she tance is placed on academic excelmake revisions to their work, includ- said, adding that they worked dili- lence, character development, moral ing the materials being used. gently to understand the precise func- integrity, and service to others.

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Health, Wellness &Fitness Guide

DR. KAPLAN: ‘7 Day Boost Your Brain Power Challenge’ Last week, the Kaplan Brain & Body Team ran the 7 Day Boost Your Brain Power Challenge to improve memory, focus, energy, motivation, DR. ERIC KAPLAN, sleep, digestion, KAPLAN BRAIN mood, as well as & BODY decrease distractions, brain fog, fatigue, pain, and obesity.

Start this on Monday and continue for the rest of the week to stay healthy and start the year on a good note. Do not wait to start taking control of your health.

Start now! The first challenge is to drink water that equals half your body weight in ounces everyday.

For example, if you weigh 100 pounds, drink 50 ounces of water each day. The best time to drink water is on an empty stomach so consume two glasses in the morning when you wake, one glass 30 minutes before each meal and one glass at night before bed.

Alkalize your water by adding pink Himalayan salt with lemon, lime, cucumbers or mint leaves. Distilled water is acidic and has no minerals so you can add a pinch of pink himalayan salt per 10 ounces of distilled water. It

is important to note that you should drink an extra glass of water if you are working out, drinking coffee, are sick, drinking alcohol, vomiting, sweating, menstruating or have diarrhea. All of these dehydrate you so you need to drink extra water because that will replenish your body. Think of your brain like a grape; if it gets dehydrated, it shrivels up like a raisin.

The second dayʼs challenge is to eat each color of the rainbow.

On day two, you would drink water that equals half your body weight in ounces and add eating each color of the rainbow to your brain boosting habits.

Here is a list of healthy foods for each color of the rainbow.

Red: raspberries, pomegranates, strawberries, apples, red bell pepper, cherries, tomatoes, and watermelon. Orange: sweet potato, apricots, carrots, oranges, papaya, pumpkin, peaches. Yellow: lemons, yellow onions, garlic, pineapples, pears, squash, mango, bananas, ginger, yellow bell peppers. Green: avocado, asparagus, kale, broccoli, cucumber, kiwi, lime, zucchini, spinach, green grapes, green apples. Blue: blackberries, blueberries, elderberries, huckleberry, acai, mangosteen. Purple: eggplant, purple cabbage, grapes, purple onions, beets, raisins, plums, figs, radic-

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Typically, there is no need to take multivitamins when you eat each color of the rainbow because each color represents the different nutrients needed to perform at optimal levels. To know if you need to take supplements, it is necessary to check your blood work and only take a supplement if you are really deficient in a specific vitamin. Supplements can be dangerous if you take a poor quality supplement with impurities, fillers, preservatives, food dyes, and contaminants or if you take a supplement that you do not need.

The third challenge of the 7 Day Boost Your Brain Power Challenge is to perform breathing exercises three times a day. The breathing exercise assignment is to inhale deeply for four seconds, hold your breath for seven seconds, and exhale for eight seconds. Keep your chin up and breathe from your diaphragm when you inhale. Push your belly down and out as you inhale, hold it for seven seconds, and then blow all the air out really forcefully with an intense exhale. You do not want carbon dioxide staying in your lungs, so really focus on pushing every last breath out of the lungs. Complete these exercises for three repetitions and then repeat them three times a day.

Breathing from your diaphragm will maximize oxygen levels and get rid of the carbon dioxide. One reason we want to get rid of carbon dioxide is because the plants need it to survive.

Another reason is that the carbon creates a harmful acidic environment which may lead to an increase in disease. Perform your breathing exercises outside with the trees so you get more oxygen, as well as getting some healthy sunlight and vitamin D.

One tree actually can supply tisol are at their highest levels.

The seventh challenge for the enough oxygen for five people.

For the inside of your home, place 7 Day Boost Your Brain Power plants that provide a lot of oxygen Challenge is if you are sitting, get such as spider plants, aloe vera up every 20 minutes for at least 20 plants, money plants, and snake seconds to move your body. You may do things such as sit ups, plants.

Fourth, challenge your brain jumping jacks, squats, lunges, pulls in a new way. Learn a dance move, up, push ups, crunches, backward learn how to say a word in a differ- shoulder rolls, sitting to standing ent language, how to garden, how exercises, or simply walk around to cook a new meal, how to play a your desk or couch for 20 seconds. new sport, how to build some- It is hard to remember during the thing, how to make art, how to day to take these frequent breaks so make a fire, how to filter water, set an alarm on your cell phone or how to change a tire, how to sew get a cooking timer to remind you.

People who perform this chalor crochet, how to play an instrument, how to play a new game, lenge should see an improvement learn a new skill, take on a new in their memory, focus, energy, hobby, memorize someoneʼs motivation, and mood within one phone number, brush your teeth week! Please email info@kaplanwith your non-dominant hand, brainandbody.com or call/text 646take a new route to work, meet a 221-6738 if you are interested in new person, or visit a new place seeing Dr. Kaplan as a functional you have never been to before. neurology patient, he is offering a The brain loves new things and $21 neurological exam (normally gets lots of stimulation when you $500) for the month of January but only for the first seven people that learn something new.

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The sixth challenge is to exer- to get to the root cause of their cise for 20 minutes a day. At this health issues and help them with point, you should be drinking the holistic and integrative techniques proper amount of water, eating each that have no risks or side effects. color of the rainbow, performing Letʼs get healthy together! Lastly, your breathing exercises, doing we are running a Boost Your Brain something new everyday, only eat- Power Seminar Series. This is a ing from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and now live event in River Edge on Feb. 27, we are adding exercising everyday but you can watch over Zoom or for 20 minutes. There are many get the recording to watch at a later options such as an exercise class, a date. This seminar is typically dancing class, rollerblading, bike $200, but for the first seven people riding, running, power walking, to call or text 646-221-6738 you swimming, hiking, jumping on the can get this Memory and Focus trampoline, jogging, going to the seminar for only $97, and as a gym, playing sports, dancing, bonus, we will include the next scootering, rowing, or many work- five seminars for FREE, which out videos. Exercising in the morn- includes seminars on sleep, enering is best because that is when hor- gy, anxiety, depression, and nutrimones such as testosterone and cor- tion ($1,000 value).

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The power of a radiant smile this Valentine’s Day

By Dr. Mariliza LaCap

As Valentineʼs Day approaches, a season filled with warmth, affection, and heartfelt connections, itʼs crucial to remember the power of a healthy, sparkling smile in creating unforgettable first impressions. Studies consistently show that one of the first things people notice when meeting someone new is their smile. A dazzling smile doesnʼt just reflect good dental health; itʼs a gateway to emotional connections, a symbol of happiness, and a beacon of confidence.

Imagine the scenario: Youʼre on a romantic Valentineʼs date, candlelight flickering, and the moment you smile, your partner is captivated. Thatʼs the magnetic charm of a healthy smile. Itʼs not just about the aesthetic appeal; a bright smile speaks volumes about your care for yourself and how you value the moments shared with others. In fact, research indicates that a genuine smile, showcasing pearly whites, can make a

person appear more attractive, reliable, and approachable.

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BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Open Public Meetings Law P.L. 1975, c.231 adopted by the Legislature of the State of New Jersey effective January 1976, the dates, time and place of the meetings to be held by the Board of Health of the Borough of Northvale for the year 2024 are as follows: March 21, June 20, Oct. 17.

All Board of Health meetings will now be held at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 116 Paris Ave. Formal action may be taken.

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Aluminum can tabs sought

The Cresskill Womanʼs Club is collecting aluminum tabs for Ronald McDonald House. Before you recycle your beer and soda cans, please remove the aluminum tabs and bring them to the Cresskill Senior Center, 38 Spring St. (Thereʼs a donation box outsude for the purpose.) Thank you for your support!

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continuing efforts to keep our community safe.”

(The Frisch School says itʼs become famous for its annual week-long Shiriyah, “a multidisciplined program to which every single student uniquely contributes and is an integral part of the intellectual, religious, and communal life at Frisch. During Shiriyah, students have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their Torah knowledge, musical and artistic talents, leadership skills, ability to work as a team and their unparalleled school and class spirit…”

And on Jan. 19 TVAC posted, “We are excited to announce that Ambulance 76 has been picked up! The ambulance committee took 75 to VCI, our Horton dealer, for final details and to escort 76 back to the Township. It was a snowy ride back from VCI Ambulances in South Plainfield, where ambulances 73 and 74 were waiting at the Teaneck border for the arrival of Ambulance 76.”

Over the next few days the radios were programmed and supplies and equipment were added.

TVAC said, “Our members will become familiar with the ambulance and its new features before being placed into service shortly to serve Teaneck and its residents. We would like to thank the members of the ambulance purchase committee who have spent over two years making this possible with the help of the staff over at VCI Emergency Vehicles and Horton Emergency Vehicles.”— Staff report

Ambulance Corps posted, “Calls like this show why all the interagency training we do each year is so crucial and what resources the Teaneck residents have in town to respond to emergencies.”

Officials remind anyone who smells gas to “act quickly and immediately exit the building and move at least 350 feet.”

TVAC said in a post picked up

by Teaneck Today on Facebook, “Tonight, shortly after the evening shift change, TVAC was requested On the Jan. 21 Larch Avenue-area response and evacuation The Teaneck Volunteer by the Teaneck Fire Department to Ambulance Corps posted, “Calls like this show why all the inter-agency training we do each standby for a large gas leak result- year is so crucial and what resources the Teaneck residents have in town to respond to emering in a large evacuation around gencies.” TVAC photos/Facebook. the leak.”

“Ambulances 74 and 73 responded and began keeping area residents evacuated from their houses warm as well as the firefighters and Teaneck Police Department officers on scene due to the bitter cold temperatures we have been facing this weekend.”

“The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management SpeTVAC treated five patients cial Operations Group was throughout The Frisch requested for their Rehab bus to School’s recent annual weekhelp until the Rhoda Center warmlong Shiriyah. ing center could be set up by Tea- TVAC on Jan. 16 posted it had stood by at The Frisch School during their annual Shiriyah, which had approximately 3,000 neck OEM.” “A total of 12 TVAC members attendees. staffed two ambulances at the scene and 1 in HQ to cover the town while SOG responded with five members.”

TVAC posted, “If you want to be part of our team of volunteers from within the community and surrounding communities, check out our website, teaneckambuThe Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps on Jan. 19 said, lance.org.

The TVAC is having a lively Shiriyah, which had approximate- ed five patients throughout the “We are excited to announce that Ambulance 76 has been year. On Jan. 16 it posted, “Last ly 3,000 people in attendance. Our event. We are always happy to picked up! The ambulance committee took 75 to VCI, our week we stood by at The Frisch members were ready to respond in partner with our neighbors in our Horton dealer, for final details and to escort 76 back to the Township.”

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NORTHERN VALLEY Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette announced the winners of the 24th Annual Governorʼs Environmental Excellence Awards as well as the recipient of the prestigious Richard J. Sullivan Award during an awards ceremony at the Historic Masonic Temple in Trenton.

In our area, Veolia New Jersey Watershed Team won a 2023 Governorʼs Environmental Excellence Award for Watershed Management and Water Resources.

“The achievements of this yearʼs award winners capture the essence of environmentalism in New Jersey and set a shining example for us all to follow,” said Commissioner LaTourette. “Itʼs an honor to celebrate their determined efforts to protect the stateʼs natural resources and help others connect to nature.”

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Named for New Jerseyʼs first DEP commissioner and pioneering leader in environmental protection, the Richard J. Sullivan Award was given to Walter Mugdan, who served the public through a decades-long career with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, working the last seven years of his career as Deputy Regional Administrator for Region 2.

In his final role with the EPA, Mugdan played a critical role in addressing groundwater and mine water contamination at the Ringwood Mines/Landfill Superfund site, and in adding the Lower Hackensack River to the National Priorities List. Mugdan retired in September.

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