Pascack Press 6.17.24

Derby dynamos

TROOPS CELEBRATE NEW EAGLE SCOUTSAT HISTORIC CEREMONY

BSA troops 47, 47G first in Pascack Valley to include female scouts; wealth of service projects

BY JOHN SNYDER OF PASCACK PRESS

Troop 47 and Troop 47G celebrated their newest Eagle Scouts with a richly anticipated ceremony on Saturday, June 1, at Westwood United Methodist Church, their regular meeting place. The event marked a significant milestone as the first Eagle ceremony to include female scouts, coincidSee TROOPS on page 13

AMID THE PAIN, LOTS OF PRIDE AMID THE PAIN, LOTS OF PRIDE

Next season looks awesome for Panthers on the march

MANAGER TOUTSROOM TOGROWIN HEALTH CAREHUB

Borough burnishing its reputation in healthcare corridor

Accordia announced that it has been named third-party manager for three medical office buildings in Montvale. The three properties are all located within the same one-block area in a region known for its growing influence in northern New Jerseyʼs healthcare sector:

• 160 Summit Avenue, a multistory, 32,000-square-foot, medical, office building;

• 305 West Grand Avenue, a single-story, 27,163-square-foot medical, office building; and

BY TOMJOLLY SPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESS

PASCACK VALLEYʼS baseball team was not expected to compete for a state championship this season and it gave no one reason to think otherwise after finishing April with a 9-8 record.

Expectations will be different next season.

With a handful of freshmen and sophomores gaining comfort and confidence over the seasonʼs

last six weeks, the Panthers won 14 of 15 games and charged into the June 8 NJSIAA Group 2 state final against Governor Livingston.

Pascack Valley lost, 3-0, in a pitchersʼduel, but the Panthers clearly established themselves as a favorite to compete for a state title next season.

The lineup against Governor Livingston included three freshmen, two sophomores, and four juniors, including starting pitcher J.T Deriso, who gave up only

MUSTANGS TOPS

13U crushes it! Latest championship win adds to an impressive legacy for the Montvale Mustangs, marking their sixth title in the past seven

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• 50 Craig Road, a singlestory, 14,000-square-foot medical, office building.

In a press statement shared with Pascack Press, Accordia said, “We are excited to add this respected portfolio of properties to our management services client roster ” Christopher Hayes, managing director of Accordia, said in the statement, “Our third-party management services will play a significant role in Accordiaʼs core business offerings and East Coast expansion plan moving forward. Accordia has always been widely recognized for its stellar service, hands-on collaborative approach, See ROOM on page 14

An occasional dip in the Hackensack River was part of the equation at one of the earliest schoolhouses in the Pascack Valley, in what’s now River Vale.

Montvale BSA Troop 334 rocks the Three Rivers District Klondike Derby at Camp Alpine.

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Pascack Valley junior J.J. Kaplan slashes a line drive on June 8 in Hamilton Nick Donofrio hustles in to third base after Evan Biener’s seventh-inning double. Tom Jolly photos.

LETTERS

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness call to action

To the editor:

I N RECOGNITION of June as Alzheimerʼs and Brain Awareness Month, the General Federation of Womenʼs Clubs asked its members to urge Congress to enact two bills, the National Alzheimerʼs Project Act and the Alzheimerʼs Accountability and Investment Act, to reauthorize programs and increase federal research funding to ensure that

individuals living with Alzheimerʼs and other dementia, and their caregivers, have access to better quality care and support services. About one in nine people aged 65 and older (10.7%) has Alzheimerʼs disease, and one in three seniors die with Alzheimerʼs or another dementia. The personal and financial toll is absolutely overwhelming to families, businesses, and our health care system.

The Womanʼs Club of Westwood, a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Womenʼs Clubs as well as the General Federation of Womenʼs Clubs, urges everyone to help with this project by writing their congressmen as well.

For more information about this project and other activities of The Womanʼs Club of Westwood, please call (201) 916-1580.

The Womanʼs Club of Westwood

Grateful for rummage sale support

To the editor:

HRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH in Woodcliff Lake thanks the

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Pascack Valley community for loyally supporting our annual Trash and Treasure Rummage Sale for over 30 years.

Just as in past years, our recent sale, in May, was a huge success, providing us with proceeds to support worthy causes both locally and worldwide. These causes include the Center for Food Action, the Tri-Boro Food Pantry, worldwide disaster relief and hunger appeals, as well as educational and financial support to

underserved areas around the world.

The sale also benefits our environment by extending the lifecycle of hundreds of items that may have otherwise ended up in the trash.

Christ Lutheran Churchʼs Trash and Treasure Sale is always an awesome event, and we could not do it without the generosity of the community by donating to, volunteering and shopping at our sale. We thank you all and look

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forward to seeing you again next year.

With gratitude,

The Congregation of Christ Lutheran Church

Woodcliff Lake

Libertarians post victory in River Vale

To the editor:

ON JUNE 10, the River Vale Township Council unanimously passed ordinances repealing five sections of Chapter 170 (Peace and Good Order) of the Townshipʼs Municipal Code. The reason is that these sections are preempted by state law.

The repeal ordinance was prompted by a letter to the council from John Paff, chair of the New Jersey Libertarian Partyʼs Preemptive Ordinance Repeal Project. Jim Tosone of Washington Township, who is leading the projectʼs efforts in the Pascack Valley, said, “We are pleased that the council has acted on our repeal

Rec plan for swim club site, with dog park, sees light

In a move aimed at enhancing community amenities and fostering greater civic engagement, Mayor Peter Calamari presented a concept plan for the redevelopment of the former Washington Township Rec and Swim Club at the recent Township Council meeting.

The presentation included a letter from the town Recreation Advisory Board, on which Calamari serves, reflecting a vision to transform the 6.1-acre previously private property—anchored by a warmly regarded if financially failed pool—into a versatile public recreational space.

Calamari expressed his gratitude to the Recreation Advisory Board for membersʼdedication and hard work in developing the concept plan.

“Their efforts represent a broad sampling of our community members, and I thank them for their time and commitment in bringing this plan to fruition,” Calamari said.

He added, “This is just a starting point for us, and Iʼm sure the plan will evolve, but I am very excited to move forward with the project.”

The concept plan, which was presented to both the public and the council, outlines several key features designed to maximize the use of the space while catering to diverse community needs. Among the highlights, as drawn from the Recreation Advisory Boardʼs supporting letter:

• Maximized Passive Recreational Use: The plan focuses on creating spaces that encourage leisurely activities, allowing residents to enjoy the outdoors in a relaxed setting.

• Great Lawn for All Ages: Flexible areas are designed to accommodate both young children and senior citizens, providing spaces where people of all ages can engage in various activities.

• Alternative Event Space:

Mayor Peter Calamari unveiled a concept plan for the former private rec and swim club on Ridgewood Boulevard North. He says a public hearing will be set to gather input. WCTV screenshot.

The property will offer a venue for movies, concerts, and other events, preserving the integrity of Memorial Field for sports and other activities.

• Convenient Dog Park: A dedicated dog park within walking distance for many residents will offer a convenient and secure space for pet owners.

• Secure Walking and Cycling Path: A path around the great lawn will cater to walkers and cyclists, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.

• Open Space Concept: The development aligns with the con-

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ditions of the grant received to acquire the property, ensuring the space remains open and accessible.

Calamari said the simplicity of the proposed design not only minimizes costs but also reduces ongoing maintenance, making it a sustainable option for the township.

And the mayor, who advocated for the land purchase in part to prevent it from commercial development, plans to hold a public meeting soon, where residents will have the opportunity to engage with members of the

VALLEY BIBLE CHAPEL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Valley Bible Chapelʼs Vacation Bible School runs Monday, June 24 to Thursday, June 27 from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. This childrenʼs program (age 4, Pre-K through entering 6th grade) is “The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation.” Kids will learn how to connect the Bible to real life while focusing on seven Biblical

events from Genesis to Revelation. Adventure awaits with games, Bible verse memorization, prizes, and more. Itʼs a jungle out there! Pre-register at valleybiblechapel.org/vbs. For more information write vbs.valleybiblechapel@gmail.com or call (201) 664-1432. Valley Bible Chapel is at 56 Pascack Road in Washington Township.

Recreation Advisory Board and a representative from Boswell Engineering. This meeting aims to gather feedback, answer questions, and consider suggestions, ensuring that the plan evolves to meet the communityʼs needs.

The letter from the Recreation Advisory Board, presented on June 5, underscores the boardʼs unanimous support for the proposed layout. Signed by a diverse group of board members, the letter highlights the collaborative effort to create a space that could serve residents for decades to come.

“We look forward to working with the public and the council to bring this property online to serve all residents,” the letter concludes.

The township encourages all

residents to participate in the upcoming public meeting and contribute to the discussion on how best to utilize this valuable space. For more details, visit the Township of Washingtonʼs official website.

The Rec Advisory Board: Mayor Peter Calamari; superintendent Dan Scudieri; members Mardi Ekmekjian, Jim Joyce, Joe Lavezzola, Kelly Riedel, Christopher Santise, Jim Dugan, J im Hanson, George Kuzma, Sasha Lopez, and Tim Ritter; and director Eamonn Twomey. Staff report YOURTURN! Pascack Press welcomes signed, respectful letters on timely local topics. See our Letters guidelines on page 2 and sound off!

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Press editor John Snyderreads on summer vacation, 1978.

New surge of summer reading

Pascack Valley public libraries have us covered, ice cream and all

BY MEGANKLEPPER OF PASCACK PRESS PASCACKVALLEY

Our public libraries are gearing up for a summer full of reading. Each library offers at least one summer reading group and a few separate groups by age.

• The Washington Township Public Library kicks off its summer reading program with an ice cream truck for participating kids and teens at the library June 14. The program starts June 24.

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•Registration opens June 19 for the kids summer reading program at the Montvale Free Public Library The program is available for kids of all ages. Participants are encouraged to fill out reading logs to earn prizes

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In need of a swim? Students outside the River Vale schoolhouse, 1889.

Reading, writing, arithmetic — and swimming

BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER SPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESS RIVER

VALE

ONEOFTHEEARLIEST schoolhouses in the Pascack Valley was built at what is now River Vale in 1857. Its location is now the site of a golf course at the northern corner of Piermont Avenue and Rivervale Road, but back then it was the intersection of two dirt lanes, surrounded by forested acres and farmland. The land for the school had been purchased from Ralph D. Haring for $50.

In addition to children from the area of modern-day River Vale, children from the eastern part of Hillsdale also attended this

Kristin Beuscher is president of the Pascack Historical Society, 19 Ridge Ave., Park Ridge. For more information call (201) 573-0307 or visit PascackHistoricalSociety.org

one-room school. All grades were taught by one teacher. There was no high school in the region in those days; a basic elementary education was considered sufficient.

On the opposite side of Rivervale Road, and a bit to the north of where it joins Piermont, a path led down the hill to the Hackensack River. Part of the way down was a spring that flowed out of the bank. The chil-

dren would fill pails from this spring to supply drinking water to the school.

One teacher, a Mr. Haggerty, was reportedly a strong believer in the benefits of exercise for young people. In warm weather he would let them go swimming in the Hackensack River at a spot just south of the spring. Of course, Mr. Haggerty set a time limit on this activity. One student would always be given the teacherʼs pocket watch to ensure the pupils returned after the specified number of minutes.

After a new school was built in the 1890s, the old schoolhouse was moved up the road to Abram C. Holdrumʼs farm, where it was used as a carriage house. Some years later, it also served as the townshipʼs first firehouse. It was dismantled around 1940.

Juneteenth tree plantings to celebrate unity WESTWOOD

In a collaborative effort between the Westwood Shade Tree Advisory Committee (WSTC) and the Alpha Beta Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., the community is set to celebrate Juneteenth with the planting of two trees on the grounds of Lebanon Baptist Church.

Scheduled for June 19 at 10 a.m., the event aims to honor Juneteenth and educate about its historical significance. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about Juneteenthʼs importance and receive hands-on experience in planting containerized trees. According to shade tree committee spokesman Dan Zambrano, this project stems from a shared commitment to commu-

nity service. The partnership began in April during the Arbor Fest plantings, where both groups found common ground in part in their dedication to environmental conservation and community betterment.

Following a successful planting and educational session at the Westwood Public Library, plans quickly emerged for another joint effort, this time in recognition of Juneteenth.

The holiday, commemorating the emancipation of slaves in the United States, holds profound significance, and the communityʼs embrace of this event reflects its commitment to inclusivity and remembrance.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.ʼs long-

standing partnership with Lebanon Baptist Church further underscores the depth of community involvement. Through initiatives like the Youth Leadership Institute (YLI), the sorority empowers young women and fosters a spirit of engagement within the Pascack Valley community

The location for the tree planting, at 20 High St., holds symbolic value, representing a commitment to honor the past while nurturing a brighter future. Zambrano told Pascack Press, “This is the boroughʼs first Juneteenth planting event and hopefully it starts a new tradition.” He said that Mayor Ray Arroyo helped connect WSTC to the churchʼs senior pastor, JerQuentin Sutton.

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Borough Open Space Committee touts $1M in projects

Saying if you have ever strolled along the Mill Pond Bridge and Walking Trail, you have witnessed firsthand the impact of the Park Ridge Open Space fund for adults and children, the borough Open Space Committee on May 30 described ranging gains for the community.

It said this initiative, created to develop, maintain, and acquire lands for recreation, conservation, and historic preservation, has significantly enriched life in Park Ridge.

The Park Ridge Open Space fund, supported by an oversight committee of local volunteers, receiveed final approval for expenditures from the Park Ridge mayor and council.

In its recent newsletter, the committee said, “Ultimately the funds allow us to acquire, preserve, improve, and develop Park

Ridge open space and recreational properties deemed appropriate for improvement.”

Since its inception on Nov. 8, 2016, the Municipal Open Space Trust Fund has garnered more than $1 million. This has facilitated the establishment of the Park Ridge Open Space, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund. The county collects an Open Space tax

levy from all Bergen County residents.

Without its own Open Space Trust Fund, the committee says, Park Ridge would lose these tax dollars to other municipalities and forfeit eligibility for matching grants.

The impact of the fund is evident in numerous completed projects. These include the rehabilitation of the Mill Pond Bridge Walking Trail and the Fairview Environmental Walking Trail, improvements to borough tennis courts, seasonal and holiday plantings on public properties, and enhancements to the Mill Pond footpath.

Recent accomplishments include a 2023 grant of $412,150 from the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund Historic Preservation Program for the train station restoration.

In 2021, a matching grant of

$92,500 was secured for the acquisition of North 5th Street to preserve open space.

Other notable grants include $78,481 in 2020 for Memorial Park Playground Improvements and $81,656 in 2019 for Davies Field Improvements.

Additionally, path improvements on Sulak Lane and the

installation of a town basketball court have been made possible by the trust fund.

The committee said in May, “With spring just arriving, we encourage Park Ridge residents to begin enjoying many of the beautiful, professionally created and maintained, open space projects throughout the community ”

One year in, MOSSClub at PHHS extends a legacy

BY MEGAN KLEPPER OF PASCACK PRESS

The Pascack Hills High School chapter of the Make Our Schools Safe (MOSS) Club visited Fieldstone Middle School on May 28 to meet with the eighth-grade class. Members held a panel on topics ranging from drug/alcohol use to cyberbullying and social media.

High schoolers answered questions from eighth-graders and addressed their concerns. This event is part of the clubʼs mission to make a safer, more communicative school environment.

Make Our Schools Safe (MOSS) is a 501(c)3 national nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting students and teachers at school. The organization was founded by the Alhadeff family, who lost their daughter Alyssa in the Valentineʼs Day 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. Alyssa and her family were former residents of Woodcliff Lake.

MOSS clubs are on-campus clubs of dedicated students who

The Hills chapter of the Make Our Schools Safe (MOSS) Club, with Montvale police, visit Fieldstone Middle School on May 28 to meet with the eighth-grade class. Members held a panel on drug/alcohol use, cyberbullying, social media, and more. Via Ashley Schwartz.

embody the principles and guidelines of the non-profit organization, whose mission is to empower students and staff to help create and maintain a culture of safety and a positive school environment.

The MOSS club at Hills is the first of its kind in New Jersey.

The Pascack Hills chapter of the club was created this year by

sophomore Ashley Schwartz. The club receives support from the Pascack Valley Regional School District and the Montvale and Woodcliff Lake Police Departments.

Sgt. Brian Lamendola of Montvale and P.O. Simon Sherfer of Woodcliff Lake work closely with the MOSS Club to improve the culture around school safety. The officers attended the event at Fieldstone with members of the Montvale Police Department. This event was critical in sharing the clubʼs mission and encouraging eighth graders to join the club as incoming freshmen.

In an email to Pascack Press, Schwartz said that she was inspired by the events in Parkland to “make a change and work to create a safer environment at PHHS.”

She worked hard to implement the club and told us, “I was diligent with my outreach when recruiting for the club. I sent a school-wide email providing information on MOSS and its mission, set up a table at our club fair, held a general interest meeting and started an Instagram account.”

The clubʼs message resonated with her fellow students. MOSS held its first meeting Sept. 27, 2023. Its 47 members spent the

rest of the school year working diligently to create a safer environment for students and staff.

The club completed its first project in January. MOSS members created and displayed posters with a QR code linked to the ReachOut Crisis Hotline in the school bathrooms.

Created by the school district, the ReachOut Crisis Hotline is available for PVRHSD students and staff to engage in anonymous conversations through a voice call, text, or WebChat whenever they, or someone they know, need support.

The service provides support for various circumstances including suicidal thoughts, feelings of anxiety or depression and difficult life changes such as divorce.

Schwartz said that mental health is the main focus of the MOSS club. As part of their efforts to make Hills stigma-free, Dr. Carol Chu-Peralta attended a MOSS club meeting in March. Chu-Peralta is the founder of the Center for Resiliency, a psychology practice in Montvale. She spoke with the group about mental health trends among students.

The PHHS MOSS Club held an event May 1 in honor of Alyssa Alhadeffʼs birthday. Hills students made kindness cards for friends or faculty to spread joy throughout

the community. Schwartz told the Press that the event was very successful and the MOSS club is eager to put on more events.

Schwartz said, “We have plans to continue our collaboration with local organizations and professionals like Dr. Chu Peralta to raise awareness of mental health at Pascack Hills.”

Jane Yeam, advisor to the MOSS Club, told us that this first year of MOSS was a success. She said, “From wanting to create an even more physically safer school to a more social and emotionally conducive space for her peers, Ashley Schwartz is a highly motivated leader and brings a lot of ideas to MOSS. It has been a pleasure to see her and other like-minded students come together to bring more awareness to the many different aspects of school safety and work towards their goals together this year with the Pascack Hills community.”

Alyssaʼs Law

Gov. Phil Murphy signed “Alyssaʼs Law” February 2019, requiring the installation of silent panic alarms in all public elementary and secondary schools. These alarms will alert law enforcement during emergencies such as an active shooter, or to employ an alternative emergency mechanism approved by the state Department of Education.

Make Our Schools Safe founder Lori Alhadeff with photo of Alyssa, via makeourschoolssafe.org

Todd Ehrlichis founder and president of T-LINE TV, a production company dedicated to broadcast, sports, and commercial television production. A five-time Emmy Award winner and 22-time Emmy nominee, Ehrlich has covered two Olympics, the Super Bowl, World Series, NHL Stanley Cup Finals, NBA Finals, and Triple Crown races. He hasinterviewed the most prominent sports personalities of the era during his 40 years in the business.

His book “The 20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History:Our Generation of Memories, From 1960 to Today” (with Gary Myers; foreword by David Tyree), has sold out its first printing. Heʼs had three signings in Bergen County: at Bookends in Ridgewood, Vale Coffee Shoppe

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in River Vale, and Bergen Book Studio in Hillsdale.

The day before Fatherʼs Day, June 15 at 2 p.m., heʼll be signing copies at Barnes & Noble on Route 17.

Originally from Washington, D.C., Ehrlich resides in River Vale with his wife, Debbie, and son, Jagger

“Including over 100 original interviews and information previously unreleased,” the hardcover resource is a terriffic read and companion for anyone fluent in, or even just curious about, the most

memorable sports moments to happen in the Big Apple. Collected for the first time,

“The 20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History” chronicles the most memorable sporting events in New Yorkʼs history, ranking them based on importance and effect on the sport (and city).

The book is for the sports fan and anyone who appreciates the amazing effect that baseball, basketball, football, hockey, tennis, golf, boxing, and numerous other sports can have on our cities and country as a whole.

Don’t Let Grass Grow Under Our

TODD EHRLICH

‘He

made sure a lot of folk got music in their lives’

BY SAUNDRA WILLIAMS SPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESS

IMET JOHN SCHLAPAK in 1993. He was the proprietor of Music Merchant in Westwood.

I was looking for CDs. I might have had fewer than 10 vinyl records and no record player He was nice. Heʼd answer my questions and he was helpful but he was always busy. I just remember him always being nose down, deep doing something in any number of places in the store—but heʼd always lift his head to speak with me.

I remember him appearing to be taller and a little more movement going on, more than the man I last saw not even two months ago, who was curved over a bit and moved a lot slower. We had plenty of conversations about music over the years: brief, rich ones often punctuated by distractions. After all, we were in his place of business.

He had good stories and I always left the store knowing things I didnʼt know before. To me, he was a super cool man. Once he got a story going it was nice just listening and hearing his views on music of the past and of today. I had a lot of respect for him keeping hold of the record

had a couple of 45s and some older used R&B records in a pile. I remember Evelyn “Champagne” King, Ace Spectrum, and George Benson in the bunch. Each album had a touch or ringwear on the covers but the media was in good shape.

John called me over to look at a 45 heʼd pulled free. “I didnʼt know I had another one of these!” It was The Sugarhill Gangʼs “Apache/Rapperʼs Delight.” He handed it to me. “You can have it, if you want it—I have another one around here somewhere.” It was in mint condition, 1982.

friend Bob at BBʼs Records in Bergenfield and we were chatting it up about the upcoming Record Store Day and he mentioned that John had passed away only a week prior.

He thought I knew “No. No.”

Those words I didnʼt expect to hear—they hit me and I was shocked and saddened by the news. It took a while to set in.

store and himself for over 40 years.

The last time I saw him, I didnʼt know it would truly be the last time. He was closing the store for good. He said it had become a bit too much and that online record sales were too hard to compete with. He was tired, he said, and wanted to do something different for the rest of his days.

So, one of the last days of the store being open, he invited me to hang out with him and look through the store and pick out whatever I liked. He said heʼd give me a good deal. I returned after a few days and it was just us, door locked, people knocking as he

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pointed to the closed sign on the door. I watched him mouth “closed” a few times to some folk who clearly wanted to know that if the store was truly closed, then why is she in there. John just moved about and didnʼt seem to care too much about it. He had the sign up and that was that.

I left him to do his doings and I made my way around the store, which visitors came to expect was a long, rectangular gaggle of open boxes full of plastic media covers and retail stickers and tape. There were records and CDs and laser discs—loose and shelved.

At the front of the store were mounds of vintage electronics, all slightly dusty and in need of loving attention. I didnʼt mind. It always felt good to me in there.

At one point, I was up on a ladder, looking through laser discs shelved up in the wall on one side of the store and John was on the other, seated, going through stacks of 45s. We werenʼt that far apart, separated by a couple rows of records and CDs, and we were talking and having fun. By then, I

I hugged and thanked John, took the record, and told him that I was going to get out of his hair It was getting late. We walked up front to the register and he rang me up, for all of $10.

I thanked him again, so much from the heart. He carefully bagged my records in white plastic, then they were mine. Around and above us were decades of musical and cultural history.

I asked him, “What are you going to do with all of these records and all of these shelves and stuff?”

“Iʼm going to sell most of it and maybe keep some to sell myself, online.”

I marveled at the collection. “Wow,” I said quietly, taking it all in. I took what turned out to be my final scan of the store from within, and the moment felt weighty.

John and I hugged and we said something about me coming back through before the locks went on and he was outta there for good. But I had a feeling that we would not share such a moment again.

Sure enough, about two weeks later, I went to visit my

I write this to shed a little light on a good guy: John. He made sure a lot of folk got some music in their lives. He kept vinyl flowing and playing throughout the store.

I donʼt know much more about him and his personal life and I guess thatʼs what it was and will be. I just knew what I knew of him: he was a gem, to me. A dedicated, kind—sometimes grumpy, which I liked a lot— record store owner. I know for a fact that that wasnʼt easy. I caught the tail end of plenty of history—Johnʼs story. Thatʼs OK. Icaught some.

I wish I had a picture of us together. Iʼll hold him in my memories. (I just found his obituary on the internet. I didnʼt even look for anything, before writing this.)

Good travels, John. See you in the afterlife, hopefully.

SAUNDRA WILLIAMS has resided in Bergen County since 1991. She was raised in the Bronx, N.Y., where music won her heart and led her on “an adventurous singing career that has spanned four decades.” She is on tour with Mavis Staples, next performing July 4 on the Outlaw Tour at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden.

Left, John P. Schlapak, 76, died March 23, 2024. He was born in Elizabeth, and ran Music Merchant on Westwood Avenue. Right, Pascack Press reader Saundra Williams remembers Schlapak’s kindness.

MemorialSchool’s International Day ’24 a team effort

MEMORIAL

ELEMENTARY

School hosted its annual International Day on May 24, featuring cultures, traditions, and languages from around the world. Itʼs a day when the school comes together to honor the rich cultures that make up our global community in Montvale.

Students start International Day with a colorful flag march representing nations around the word. The fourth-graders carry flags to the start of the assembly.

And at the assembly culture flourishes with the national anthem, the pledge of allegiance, and students saying hello or welcome in their native languages.

The classrooms are transformed into cultural hubs, showcasing educational sessions of countries by eighth-graders from Fieldstone Middle School.

In classroom sessions, eighthgraders present on countries from around the world. And no such celebration would be complete without a taste of food from around the world: Parent volunteers featured foods from their native countries with decorated tables to educate the students at Memorial School.

This year the school featured food from 24 countries, such as

Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Croatia, Dominican Republic, France, Greece, Germany, Haiti, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Pakistan, Palestine, The Philippines, Puerto Rico, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Studentsʼtrays overflowed with croissants, fresh mozzarella, boondiya, fortune cookies, queso frito, tzatziki, glet, Irish soda bread, edamame, dak gang-jeon, and so much more.

International Day at Memorial School is more than just a celebration: itʼs a testament to our townʼs commitment to respecting diversity around the world.

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Parent volunteers played a huge role in bringing the multicultural fun to life where you can see the passion, sense of community, and appreciation of diversity resonated throughout the school.

The day does not happen without the amazing staff at the school, especially Mrs. Dugan, Memorial Elementary School Nurse for all her hard work with checking ingredients and Mr. John, our custodial staff for all his time and efforts with set up and breakdown.

By Elyse Lovett, special to Pascack Press. For more related photos, see “Lively, lovely International Day at Memorial Elementary,” page 15, June 10, 2024.

The River Vale Police Department hosts a luncheon for the River Vale Sr. Friendship Club on June 19 at the Senior Center. This is a members-only luncheon. New members are always welcomed.

The Atlantic City bus trip is July 25. The bus departs the

Senior Center at 8:45 a.m.

There are no meetings July and August. Activity resumes Sept. 18. Information will be posted in September.

For membership call Angie at (201) 666-3888. For trips call Hilda at (201) 265-5257.

Memorial Elementary School hosted its annual International Day on May 24.

Kudos to service volunteers

Mayor Keith Misciagna on M ay 31 warmly congratulated six students who were recipients of this yearʼs Mayorʼs Community Service Award: Amanda Gorrin , Kayla H unt , O livia Jobst , E van Kistler, Elizabeth Ruvo, and Sofia Ruvo

Together, the students recognized for the Mayorʼs Comm unity Service Award have dedicated more than 630 hours of community service to their s chool, town, and local organi-

zations. Misciagna said they:

•Mentor students as Student Ambassadors and TEAM members.

• Run athletic clinics for children and tutor underclassmen.

•Dedicated hours to the town library, food pantries, relig ious organizations, and charity fundraisers.

“Their efforts have positivel y impacted all residents of Park Ridge and the surrounding Pascack Valley. We are thankful for

their service and dedication to improving the lives of their community members. Keep up the hard work in every aspect of your lifeʼs journey.”

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P roudly serving Park Ridge, Montvale, and Woodcliff Lake for 86 years, the corps says members are needed. Write membership@TBVACNJ.org , call ( 201) 391-2332, or visit tbvacnj.org/join

Troop 334 shines at derby

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The Scouts of Troop 334 have once again demonstrated their skill and dedication, competing with great success in the Northern New Jersey, Three Rivers District Klondike Derby held at Camp Alpine. The Three Rivers District, which includes more than 4,500 youth, hosted this exciting annual event.

Troop 334 entered three sleds in the competition this year, and their Scouts performed exceptionally well. The Penguin Patrol secured second place overall, showcasing their teamwork and determination.

The Majestic Flying Pigs Patrol followed closely, earning third place overall.

Adding to the troopʼs impressive achievements, the Cosmic Axolotls Patrol won first place in the sled race, highlighting their speed and coordination.

For more than 50 years, BSA Troop 334 has been a cornerstone

of the Montvale community, providing invaluable programs that foster character, citizenship, and personal fitness among youth. The troopʼs mission is to instill values based on the Scout Oath and Law, preparing young people to make ethical decisions and reach their full potential.

Troop 334 meets every Wednesday night at 7:30 at the Montvale Community Center, welcoming youth aged 11 to 17 to join their ranks. The program continues to thrive, offering a nurturing environment where Scouts can grow and develop important life skills.

Let us help promote your club or organization. Send all news to pascackpress@thepressgroup.net or mail to: Pascack Press, P.O. Box 335, Westwood, NJ 07675

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Montvale BSA Troop 334 takes honors at the Northern New Jersey, Three Rivers District Klondike Derby held at Camp Alpine.

Great Wartroop tunic tells story of brave service

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Hi, Jon, Iʼve been wondering about t his old Army c oat that belonged to my grandfather. He fought in World War I in France. He gave me this coat when Iwas a teen. I used to wear it on Halloween. Itʼs been in my closet now for a long time. I have no idea what unit he was in or if he saw battle. He never discussed the war with me or my family—only that he shipped to California for training and left the States in a troop ship that sailed from Hoboken.

Hi, Jimmy,

Jimmy from Hillsdale

Great original American Expeditionary Forces tunic, with a felt unit patch belonging to the 1st Anti-Aircraft Battalion, which was part of the 1st Army Division.

Senior appraiser Jon Felz of R.Z.M.Fine Arts & Antiques Inc. answers yourquestions on fine art,American coins,and great antiques.Send your questions and photos to rzmantique@aol.com

The insignia depicts a crossed arrows and airplane propeller, within a capital A.

Approximately 90% of the patches on World War I tunics were produced post-1918 Armistice. The red chevron below the patch indicates an honorable discharge from the Army.

The 1st Anti-Aircraft Battalion, Coast Artillery Corps was formed out of several Coast Artillery companies from the Coast Defenses of San Francisco in November 1917. It was not until this unit went to France that it was known as the 1st Anti-Aircraft Battalion, with the batteries then known as A, B, C, and D. This unit went through three name

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changes and by the end of the war was known as the 1st Anti-Aircraft Sector, with the batteries known as 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, and 25th

A little research in the U.S. Army archives informs me that during November 1917 plans were put in place to draw men from the Coast Defenses of San Francisco and to form an Anti-Aircraft Battalion at Ft. Winfield Scott, Calif.

At first formation this unit was known as the Anti-Aircraft Battalion, San Francisco, and was under the command of Lt. Col. H. F Spurgin, CAC.

Headquarters and Supply Company was formed from the 5th Co., San Francisco that was organized in August of 1917 at Ft.

Approximately 90% of the patches on World War I tunics w ere produced post-1918 Armistice. The red chevron below the patch indicates an h onorable discharge from the Army.

Winfield Scott. Battery B was formed from the 10th Co., San Francisco stationed at Ft. Miley, California, which was organized in August of 1917. Battery C was formed from the 11th Co., San Francisco stationed at Ft. Baker, California which was organized in August of 1917. Battery D came from the 14th Co., San Francisco at Ft. Barry, Calif., also organized in August of 1917. It is not known where the personnel were drawn from to form Battery A. This might explain your grandfatherʼs trip to California after joining the Amy. He then was brought back to New Jersey because on or about December 1917 the Anti-Aircraft Battalion,

San Francisco, was moved to Camp Merritt, N.J. to await sailing orders. On or about Dec. 12, 1917, the Battalion left Camp Merritt and went aboard the transport Susquehanna at the Port of Embarkation, Hoboken with 19 officers and 611 enlisted men.

Four troop ships sailed that day and they may have sailed together and met up with additional ships in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The ships were the Adratic, Pocahontas, Susquehanna and the Antigone.

Be assured your grandfather saw a lot of action when he and his unit arrived in France. So much so that two books have been written about the battles and engagements the unit was involved in.

I have a copy of each book and would be happy to share them with you. They may even contain a photograph of your grandfather. Since we have now identified your grandfatherʼs World War I tunic, letʼs talk about its current value. As I frequently mention in this article, military antiques are highly collectible and sought after. Particularly WWI. The value of this identified World War I US Army tunic is $700. Thank you for sharing this great piece of history with us. I bet it made a great Halloween costume too!

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FROM PAGE 1 and meticulous attention to detail in every facet of property management.”

He said, “Moreover, we have a fiduciary responsibility to do a stellar job. And we remain focused on maximizing returns for our owners and investors.”

He said “The properties are strategically located in New Jerseyʼs famous healthcare corridor, at exit 172 of the Garden State Parkway, and minutes from I-287 and the border with Rockland County, N.Y.”

Montvale has attracted significant activity in the medical sector

located one block away from the three Accordia-managed properties.

Hackensack Meridian Medical Group Orthopedic Specialists of New Jersey is soon to occupy the entire building of 50 Craig Road, with a state-of-the-art medical facility. Kayal Orthopedic Center is located at 305 West Grand respectively.

Summit Health and Valley Health, both New Jersey healthcare institutions, have also expanded their practices to Montvale.

Valley Health opened a 60,000-square-foot extension of its physician network in Montvale in 2024, while a Summit Health-affiliated CityMD urgent care facility recently opened in Montvale.

“There is a high demand for medical and office space in Bergen

in recent years. Leading healthcare providers have opened satellite practice areas in Montvale, attracting medical professionals from all over New Jersey to the town.

Internationally renowned New York City-based Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center expanded into the area in 2018 with the opening of MSK Bergen,

County, and particularly in Montvale, since medical providers best service their patients by establishing their practices near major healthcare centers,” Hayes said.

Leasing activity is brisk at the three Accordia-managed properties. “Ownership has invested significant money in the right places to accommodate the unique needs

of medical users. Paramount to none, is the desire to foster a “Class A” atmosphere for medical practices to succeed and grow.

This has been rewarded with three new leases at 160 Summit Ave.: Rubinstein Plastic Surgery Center, a state-of-the-art cosmetic surgery center led by New Yorkʼs premier facial plastic surgeon Dr. Ran Rubinstein; Empowered Pelvic Health, specializing in pelvic floor therapy, led by Dr.

Carly Gossard; and Center for Resiliency, specializing in transformative mental health therapy, led by Dr. Carol Chu-Peralta.

Two new leases are pending, and Accordia looks forward to introducing these tenants to the community.

A 1,500-square-foot medical suite is available for lease at 305 West Grand Ave., and a 12,000square-foot ground floor unit with an open floor plan and a private

entrance is available at 160 Summit Ave.

Montvale pursues a vision Montvale has for years worked to become a healthcare hub, or central locale for fulfilling all medical needs of a growing Pascack Valley population, officials said at a Nov. 2, 2023 forum at the municipal complex. More than a dozen medical-

Mustangs 13U Spring Champs

In a thrilling conclusion to the spring 2024 NJSBL 13U championship, the Montvale Mustangs emerged victorious over the Muggeo Cardinals with a nail-biting 1-0 win on Friday night, June 7, at La Trenta.

This championship win adds to an impressive legacy for the Montvale Mustangs, marking their sixth title in the past seven seasons.

The championship game was a showcase of exceptional talent and strategy, with both teams demonstrating top-tier performance on the field. The game was marked by stellar pitching and airtight defense, reflecting the high stakes of the championship bout. The Mustangsʼdefense was particularly impenetrable, allowing only two hits from the Cardinals throughout the game.

The decisive moment came in the third inning, when Collin Powers and Marco Aiello delivered back-to-back hits. This offensive burst manufactured the gameʼs only run, which proved to be the winning margin. Powersʼ and Aielloʼs timely hitting highlighted the Mustangsʼability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, even in a game dominated by pitchers.

Daniel Lee, who earned the win, along with Collin Fish and Dylan Kass, who secured the save, formed an impeccable pitching trio for Montvale. Their combined efforts kept the Cardinalsʼ hitters guessing and prevented any potential rallies.

Leeʼs commanding presence on the mound set the tone early, while Fish and Kass expertly maintained the pressure, showcasing their skill and composure under pressure.

160 Summit Ave. in Montvale is helping burnish the borough’s healthcare sector reputation. Accordia rendering of 160 Summit Ave.

Montvale Mustangs 13U coaches from left to right: Eric Aiello, John Carvelli, Brian Kass and Sean Powers. Players from left to right: Cooper Zodda, Collin Powers, Finley Speidel, Daniel Lee, Collin Fish, Matthew Carvelli, Tomas Cocco, Liam Mueller, Anthony Riotto, and Dylan Kass. In front: John Powers and Marco Aiello. Courtesy photo.

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ing with the troopʼs 100th anniversary.

T he five honored Eagle Scouts—Nicholas Rosado, Sienna Fenu, Tanush Tammanagoudar, Kaitlin Brill, and Brendan Cannon—were lauded by various local organizations for their achievements.

Achieving the Eagle rank requires scouts demonstrate leadership through a service project, complete a minimum of 21 merit b adges, and pass a Board of Review. Each of the new Eagle Scouts brought their unique talents and interests to their service projects, showcasing exceptional organizational and leadership skills.

• Nicholas Rosado aimed to give back to a less fortunate com-

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munity. Inspired by his roots in the Bronx, he collaborated with the Lavelle School for the Blind to build specialized picnic tables a ccommodating wheelchairs,

ensuring inclusivity for disabled students. Despite logistical chall enges, including transporting the tables out of state, Nicholas successfully completed his project.

Beyond scouting, Nicholas is a track and cross-country athlete, enjoys hiking, jiu jitsu, and working out. He recently finished his freshman year studying biochemistry at Binghamton University.

• S ienna Fenu a chieved several historic milestones in Troop 47. As the first female Eagle Scout, Sienna made her mark with her service project in Closter, where she refurbished the exterior fire pit area of a historical Girl Scout cabin. She enhanced the space with log

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Celebrate Westwood.

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request. The state laws covering Peace and Good Order will continue to protect River Vale residents, while at the same time protecting right of people to peaceably assemble.”

Repealing these sections also protects the town from litigation that might arise from someone being inappropriately charged under these preempted sections of the Municipal Code.

River Vale now joins Woodcliff Lake and Park Ridge, which, because of the Partyʼs efforts, have passed similar repeal ordinances.

The NJ Libertarian Partyis New Jerseyʼs third largest political party, founded in 1972. Its vision is for a world in which allindividuals have the right to exercise control over their lives and have the right to live in the manner they choose, so long as they do not forcibly interfere with the rights of others to live as they choose. Its goal is to build a political party that elects Libertarians to public office and moves public policy in a libertarian direction.

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Editorʼs note: These repeals, approved on a second required vote, remove specific regulations from the townshipʼs legal code, impacting the governance of

public behavior and order within River Vale:

• Ordinance No. 437-2024

repeals Section 170-1 “Tumultuous Conduct.”

• Ordinance No. 438-2024

repeals Section 170-3 “Interference with Public Officials.”

• Ordinance No. 439-2024

repeals Section 170-4 “Interference with Fire Fighting Operations.”

•Ordinance No. 440-2024

repeals Section 170-5 “Disorders in Court.”

•Ordinance No. 441-2024

repeals Section 170-6 “Loitering.”

Call for gains on gun safety in U.S.

To the editor: WE AREJUNIORS attending Pascack Valley High School. For our final project this school year, we are researching and educating ourselves on our own roles as active citizens. We were given tasks that aided us during our journey such as attending a local town hall meeting, learning about issues like misinformation, and spreading awareness on our roles in the voting process; and we also were given the task of researching a specific cause that we feel deeply passionate about.

We are writing to express our profound concern regarding

the urgent need for safer gun restrictions and laws in the United States. The prevalence of gun violence in our nation has reached a critical point, demanding immediate and effective legislative action to ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens throughout the United States.

Recent statistics reveal an alarming rise in mass shootings, homicides, and accidental gun deaths, underscoring the inadequacy of current regulations that are in place. While the Second Amendment gives the right to bear arms, this right must be balanced with responsible measures that prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands. We find that it is crucial to implement stricter background checks and bans on assault weapons to ensure the safety and prosperity of all Americans.

Let us not wait for another tragedy just to sit by and watch before spurring us into action. Together, we can create a safer and more just society for all.

Sincerely,

Marc Monti and Chris Pampliega Students, PVHS

Thoughts on public records move

To the editor: N OWTHATTHEGOVERNOR has signed legislation that reforms the Open Public Meeting

Act (“OPRA”), despite considerable opposition from advocates of transparency and accountable government statewide, some postscript commentary is in order.

Like most mayors last year, I supported many of the reforms proposed because commercial and legal interests were abusing the rules in a manner inconsistent with what was originally intended when OPRA was first adopted.

However, despite the good intentions on both sides of the issue, an opportunity was lost by our elected officials to enact more meaningful changes that could directly enhance transparency and good government administration at the local level and benefit taxpayers.

OPRA starts off with the assumption that almost all government records should be accessible to the public. However, there are

“exemptive” provisions most of which were designed to protect the private data of individuals and allow government to operate in an efficient manner. Many local municipal councils, including the Hillsdale mayor and council, use one of the exemptive provisions in a way that prevents the public from seeing agreements, contracts, and other documents that are up for discussion and a vote in public meetings. They hide these documents until such time that the governing body has formally approved them, claiming they are still “drafts.” These documents could easily and without cost be made available to the public using the internet, since public agendas are posted in advance on public municipal websites. Embedded links to documents can be added effortlessly.

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Make sure you do things that make you sweat, that make your heart beat faster and also use weight resistant activities to get the most out of your exercise routine. If you follow these instructions you will decrease your chances of getting Alzheimer's disease in the future.

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FROM PAGE 1 four hits, though two were home runs that accounted for all of the scoring.

While Governor Livingston was the top seed in its region and ranked ninth in the state by nj.com, Pascack Valley came into the tournament as the No. 8 seed in its bracket and, after defeating Parsippany Hills at home, had to win four playoff games on the road to earn the right to play Saturday at Bob DeMeo Field in Veteranʼs Park in Hamilton.

“To go on the road the entire time, and be able to put a section championship up on the wall,” Pascack Valley Coach Will Lynch said, finishing his thought by pointing to his players, “They deserve all the credit.”

Coach Will Lynch on the mound with J.T. Deriso facing camera in center. Tom Jolly photo.

Deriso played a major role in the Panthersʼrun; the team won 6 of his 7 starts in May and June and 10 of 12 this season.

His pitching opponent was Matty Diskin of Governor Liv- ingston, who as a junior already has committed to Division I Stetson University.

Governor Livingston took a 20 lead in the third when Matthew Kosuda hit a drive that barely cleared the 318-foot fence in left field. The Highlanders added their third run in the fourth when Diskin hit a solo home run, also to left.

On the mound, Diskin gave up a second-inning single to Trevor Kirkby and a third-inning double to Max Stalb, but struck out 10 and kept Valley from mounting a serious scoring threat until the final inning.

Junior J.J. Kaplan led off that inning with a screaming line drive to left field that looked like a certain double, but Governor Livingstonʼs Dominic Labisis robbed him with a spectacular diving catch.

Nick Donofrio followed by drawing a walk and, after Trevor Kirkby struck out, Evan Biener drovea two-out double to left center to put runners on second and third and leave Pascack Valley wondering what might have been if

Kaplanʼs line drive had dropped in.

Diskin got pinch-hitter James Narlinger for the final out and found himself at the bottom of a pile of players as Governor Livingston celebrated its fourth state championship and first since 2015.

The Highlanders finished with a 285 record.

Pascack Valleyʼs season ended with a 23-9 record.

“It hurts, and it should hurt,” Lynch said of the loss, “but Iʼm very, very proud.”

Pascack Valley has yet to win a state title in baseball, although it was the teamʼs second appearance in the championship game in four seasons. As Lynch pointed out, though, that team consisted of an entirely different roster than this one. The previous finalists, all of whom graduated, lost in a 14inning heartbreaker to Ocean City.

“Itʼs hard to get here; itʼs really, really hard,” Lynch said. “We did it twice with two completely different teams.”

Of the players who saw the most action on this roster, only

Biener and pitchers Andrew Wallace and Owen Shirey graduate.

The three freshmen who started in the championship game— Max Stalb, his twin brother Sam and Trevor Kirkbyʼs brother Drew—are all just months removed from playing in the Junior League Baseball World Series and several of their teammates played on Pascack Valleyʼs excellent freshmen team.

Sophomores include Colin McMorrow and outfielder/pitcher Brendan Gaskin.

Deriso, Trevor Kirkby, Donofrio, Kaplan, Narlinger and pitcher Luke Good are all juniors, as are first baseman Ryan Shea and second baseman Joey Tammaro, both of whom were out with injuries for several games this season.

“Itʼs a great bunch right there,”Lynch said. “Weʼll be fine.”

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Senior Evan Biener prepares to bat in the seventh inning. He hit a double for Valley’s third hit of the game; PVPanthers junior third baseman Trevor Kirkby on June 8 in Hamilton. Tom Jolly photos.

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But elected officials prefer not to deal with potential questions or criticism prior to voting. Democracy and transparency are too messy for them at that point! They take comfort from the fact that borough professionals and attorneys over whom they have the power to hire and fire will support them in this misuse of OPRA. E veryoneʼs interest is served, except the taxpayers, who must pay for whatever agreements or c ontracts are being approved without getting an opportunity to see or comment on them. The publicʼs only recourse is to make an OPRA request and wait days for a response to see what was approved. Itʼs no wonder voters mistrust their elected officials.

Politicians love spending other peopleʼs money to please their various and often narrow constituencies, but detest being questioned about it. They would rather not advertise to the general public what they have done. This smug “keep them in the dark” approach contributes to New Jersey being among states with the highest property taxes in the United States.

In the upcoming campaign to fill two expiring Hillsdale Council seats, residents should ask the

D emocratic challengers Chris Camp and Melissa Mazza-Chiong where they stand on this issue, and look at the record of the Republican incumbents Abby Lundy and John Escobar who have supported the current nontransparent process. They might all say “itʼs legally permitted” and they would be right, but as one attorney said to me, “Why would you want to do this regularly to your residents?”

John J. Ruocco Councilman and immediate past mayor Hillsdale

Democracy dies in darkness

To the editor:

NJ-SPJ President P. Kenneth Burns issued the following statement regarding Gov. Murphy taking action on OPRA legislation:

WEAREDISAPPOINTED that Gov. Phil Murphy has signed Bill S2930, which drastically changes the Open Public Records Act. We refuse to call this the reform that Sen. Paul Sarlo wants to sell this as.

While we agree with the governor that laws must keep up with the times, this bill does the opposite. It will make it much harder to obtain public records. There will

be no incentive for any agency or government to follow the law. Anyone who wants to betray the public trust will now have an easier time to do so.

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The bill might have passed “with bipartisan support,” but this bill has been criticized with broader bipartisan disdain. Sen. Anthony Bucco might have been a prime sponsor of the bill, but he did not vote for it. We would like to know why he didnʼt take a stand, but OPRA already prevents us from finding out.

Time will prove us and others correctly that this bill will be bad for New Jersey. Sadly, when this happens, the Legislature will not be as quick to implement the necessary changes.

C omment from NJ-SPJ Board Member Isaac Avilucea: Gov. Murphyʼs reasons for signing this bill read like a vapid monologue of caveats and selfcongratulations. Well, congratulations, Governor. History will remember this as the day you signed OPRAʼs death warrant.

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Editorʼs note: The editorial staff of Pascack Press agree with the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists. The governorʼs signature on S2930 is jarringly, objectively the wrong direction for those committed to a stronger, better informed and more empowered Garden State and Pascack Valley.

Thanks to the Montvale Chamber of Commerce and generous sponsors, Paragon Drive buzzed with excitement as an estimated 30,000 attendees enjoyed the Montvale Street Fair this year.

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Editorʼs note: The following article is for informational purposes only.

The “Sandwich G eneration”— adults caring for aging parents as well as children—faces several stressful challenges that come from trying to juggle everyoneʼs needs.

One of those top stressors: finances, such as how to cover education and health care costs and still save enough for retirement. The

demands often compete with one another—which is why setting clear priorities is so important.

Here are six tips for setting those priorities to help you deliver the support your loved ones need— without shortchanging yourself.

•Take care of your future first. Saving enough for retirement should be your top priority. You have to take care of your needs before you help your parents and your children.

• Create or update your investment plan. Create an investment plan that will help you balance your financial goals with the needs of your children and parents. Review

your budget, analyze your expenses, and set savings targets to help you prioritize planning for an expense, such as college costs or long-term care for your parents.

•Review your insurance coverage. Protecting your income is always a good idea, but itʼs even more important when you have two generations depending on you. Make sure you have enough life insurance in case something happens to you to pay off your mortgage and other debt, and to help cover the future living expenses of your dependents.

And donʼt forget disability insurance: More than a quarter of

todayʼs 20-year-olds will become disabled before they retire, according to the Council for Disability Awareness.

•Check in on your parentsʼ financial health. Though it might seem awkward, talk to your parents about their wishes for the future and their financial health. What financial assets and expenses do they have? How do they plan to meet their financial obligations? Do they have a plan to cover the costs of long-term care? This conversation can help you determine how much financial support you will need to provide.

Also, make sure your parents have done adequate estate planning, and ask for copies of their will or trust, durable power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, and advance healthcare directive. Make sure your own estate-planning documents are complete and updated as well.

•Consider reducing financial support for grown children. Many parents still help their grown children with their finances—sometimes even to their detriment. Many young Baby Boomers are still paying their kidsʼexpenses, cell phone bill, or car insurance. If this is the case for you, talk with your children about the steps they can take to start becoming more financially independent.

•Look for ways to help

reduce your taxes. In some cases, you may be able to claim your aging parents as dependents. Also check with a tax advisor to see if their medical expenses qualify as a tax deduction. Another way that may benefit your financial bottom line is to set up a 529 Plan for your childrenʼs education expenses.

Wells Fargo Advisors is not a tax or legal advisor.

All investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing in a 529 savings plan.

The official statement, which contains this and other information, can be obtained by calling your financial advisor. Read it carefully before you invest.

This article was written for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Eric Kohlmeier, Senior Financial Advisor, Managing Director –Investments in Park Ridge at (201) 505-0472.

Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. © 2019 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved. CAR #0119-03128.

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Junior Police Academy June 24–28

The Park Ridge Junior Police Academy is gearing up for an exciting session this summer, and applications are now open! Scheduled to run from June 24–28, this yearʼs academy welcomes all Park Ridge students entering 7th and 8th grades in September.

To kick things off, an orientation will be held on June 21, offering students and parents the chance to learn more about the programʼs objectives and activities. Interested applicants can secure their spot by completing the application form, available through their respective schoolʼs main office.

For those with inquiries, DSgt. Gerald Powers and PO

Lange are standing by via email at gpowers@parkridgepolice.com and mlange@parkridgepolice.com

respectively. The application process is conveniently accessible at parkridgepolice.com/news/juniorpolice-academy-2024-applications

According to Lt. James Babcock, what makes this opportunity even more special is the unwavering support of local businesses and the community, enabling the program to run at no cost to students or families.

Gratitude is extended to the Park Steakhouse and the Park Ridge Elks, the Park Ridge Junior Police Academyʼs longest tenured supporters!

Spaces are limited, so act now to secure a spot in this yearʼs Park Ridge Junior Police Academy.

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through Aug. 9. The Montvale Free Public Library also offers an adult summer reading program where participants can receive raffle tickets and earn the chance to win a prize for each book read. Information on the 2024 program has yet to be announced; however, last yearʼs event was very successful. According to the libraryʼs website, more than 700 raffle tickets were handed out during the 2023 summer reading program.

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• The Westwood Free Public Library kicks off the sum-

mer reading program with an Improve Adventure Show June 21.

The One Book Westwood choice is “Stuart Little” by E.B. White. While the library has separate age groups, all participants are encouraged to add this book to their reading lists and follow this yearʼs theme: adventure.

The pre-K summer reading program group offers a bingo sheet for parents to download and complete with their child under 5. Once they complete ten activities, participants can go to the library and choose a prize.

Westwood kids entering K-5 can pick up a summer reading kit from the library. This kit includes a reading log and a reading buddy that the library staff has named “littles.” Throughout the summer, kids can pick a prize every time

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they visit the library and show two hours of completed reading on their logs. Following this yearʼs theme, participants in this yearʼs reading group can complete a list of adventures with their “little” and earn raffle tickets for bigger prizes.

The t(w)een summer reading program is a 10-book challenge. Once participants complete a log with 10 books, they turn it in for a mystery prize. Participants can also join adult patrons in the reading raffle and earn a raffle ticket for every book checked out from the library. Prizes are awarded Aug.16.

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• Emerson Public Libraryʼs Road Trip Reading Challenge is available for kids in grades 3–6.

Blessing of the Animals June 23

Blessing of the Animals at Christ Lutheran Church is set for Sunday, June 23 at 10 a.m., 32 Pascack Road.

“Come to our annual summer celebration as we bless the special pets in our lives! Worship will be held in our sanctuary When you park in our main lot (entrance via Church Road), look for the large doors under the cross. All animals (and their humans) are welcome.

“We know our pets are more than just pets. They are members of our families. Weʼll honor the special grace God has given us through the amazing cats, dogs, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, and fish in our lives. If your pet is unable to attend or is not comfortable in large crowds, please bring a photo (a picture on your smartphone works great!) and Pastor Marc A. Stutzel will offer a blessing. If you have any ques-

tions, please call our church office at (201) 391-4224 or email clc4u2@verizon.net .”

Christ Lutheran Church (CLC) serves Woodcliff Lake and Northern Bergen County. Since 1959, CLC continues to feed the faith and body of the wider community as a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Learn more on Facebook and Instagram and at clc4u.com

Participants print the road map off the libraryʼs website and complete the reading challenges listed. Those who complete the challenge will earn an invitation to the Backto-School Pizza Party Sept. 3.

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• Park Ridge Public Library patrons can pick up reading logs starting June 21 and keep track of books read to win prizes.

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• June 24–Aug. 19, River Vale Free Public Library patrons can utilize Beanstack, a mobile app, to log reading minutes. For

every hour read participants earn a badge and win prizes.

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• The Hillsdale Free Public Library summer reading programs run June 18–Aug. 12. The program is open to library patrons 18 months to entering grade 6. The Read-to-Me Program is for non-readers. Adults read 12 books to their children to receive prizes. The Read Alone Program is open to early readers through grade 6. These participants receive prizes after reading six books.

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Picnic-perfect

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IT WAS AWONDERFULDAY with perfect weather as Park Ridge hosted an unforgettable community event that brought smiles to faces of all ages. The celebration featured live music and karaoke that had everyone singing along, while fun inflatables and face painting delighted the younger crowd. Balloon animals and giveaways from local vendors added to the festive atmosphere.

Families savored a variety of delicious foods, including a highlight: Mexican street corn. The beverage tent, featuring craft beers from Gearblock Brewery of Waldwick—owned by a Park Ridge resident—was a hit among the adults. Kids were thrilled to explore the town fire truck and meet Sparky, the fire dog mascot.

A special thanks goes out to our dedicated Recreation mem-

bers, Marcʼs Deli and Pizza of Park Ridge for the fantastic food, and the Park Ridge DPW, Park Ridge Police and Police Reserves, Park Ridge Fire Department, and our local vendors for making this a stellar community event.

We also extend our gratitude to Daveyʼs Locker celebrating 50 years, TD Bank, Emerson Animal Hospital, El Tajin Restaurant, Naya Restaurant of Montvale, Carolee Chirico of Keller Williams Valley Realty, Park Ridge Chiropractic, Pet Supplies Plus of Hillsdale, Park Ridge Orthopedic, Hounds Town of Hillsdale, Kinetic Rehab & Spine, Neglia Group, Spine & Health, and our other generous sponsors. Your support helped make this event possible. Please continue to support our local businesses that contribute so much to our community!

— ViaLiz Falkenstern

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benches, planters with natural mosquito repellents, and other aesthetic improvements.

Sienna, an accomplished musician at Northern Valley Demarest High School, is set to study Technical Theater & Design at Montclair State University. She continues to break new ground, being the first female staff member at Camp No-BeBo-Sco to earn the Woodworking Badge.

• Tanush Tammanagoudar chose to enhance Westwoodʼs Gritman Park for his Eagle project. He built a book exchange and beautified the park with a garden. Overcoming challenges like o btaining borough permissions and designing a weather-resistant book exchange, Tanush demonstrated resilience and creativity.

A recent graduate of Bergen County Academies, Tanush studies electrical engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology Honors College. He enjoys volleyball, basketball, biking, and gym workouts.

• Kaitlin Brill combined her passion for music and interest in neurodivergence for her Eagle project, creating music therapy kits for the memory care residents at Brookdale Senior Living facility. She organized a live concert of patriotic songs, engaging the residents through music.

Kaitlin, a junior at Westwood Regional High School and mem-

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ber of the National Honor Society, is deeply involved in her s choolʼs music program and enjoys baking, skateboarding, and Tae Kwon Do. She aspires to study biology or neuroscience in college.

• Brendan Cannon expressed his gratitude to the NICU that saved his life as an infant by organizing a three-part s ervice project. His efforts included a blood drive, a Super Bowl Hero fundraiser, and the creation of 41 knot blankets for NICU babies. Brendanʼs project raised over $1,600 in additional funds for the NICU.

Active in theater and student council at St. Joseph Regional High School, Brendan also volunteers at Marist BrothersʼEsopus Summer Camp and works at Demarest Farms. He is considering a future in psychiatry, nurs-

ing, or business.

See our feature on Brendanʼs project at “Scout gives back to NICU,” John Snyder, April 29, 2024.

Roseanne and Mark Brill

In a profile for Celebrate Westwood (“Picture the Hub: Giving Time”) BSA Troop 47 leaders Roseanne and Mark Brill discussed their history with scouting and their sense of the richness of relationship that followed from their work with the troop.

For the entire profile, and so much more that illuminates Westwood from within, visit c elebratewestwood.org Here are highlights:

• Mark Brill: “Iʼve been a scout leader with Troop 47 since about 2009 when my son wanted

to join. When I was young I didnʼt really complete the scouting program. So I promised that if my kids, my son, ever wanted to do this, that I would volunteer and you know, and thatʼs what got me going. But what Iʼve seen throughout the years is that the program really works in what drives me to stay now, even past my sonʼs participation. I see how the scouts start and they donʼt have confidence and it builds leadership. And thatʼs really what keeps me going.”

• Roseanne Brill: “I got involved because our daughter got involved. The Boy Scouts of America allowed the girls to join

in 2019. I definitely wanted to be involved because I felt like it was something historic. I think we were one of the first female troops so I thought that was really cool. Iʼm just seeing my husband involved with the boys and how they even when the boys aged out of scouts, they still kind of look to him as more than just a scout leader—they went to him for advice and job advice. The relationship kind of continued with him. So Iʼm hoping that you know, for the girls I can be that person too for them.”

• M ark Brill: “ My son,

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when he started, couldnʼt even stand in front of a class for a presentation and [now] heʼs an Eagle Scout and can speak in front of

hundreds of people. The confidence he gained is incredible. Another scout, came to his first meeting and he sat in a corner. I didnʼt think heʼd make it through but he went camping and stuck with it and now heʼs an Eagle Scout too. Just to see how this program builds up the kids – they start and they donʼt know whatʼs

going on and then they grow and then they become responsible.”

• Roseanne Brill: “For the girls in Troop 47, I think itʼs an amazing opportunity to help crea te something new, something thatʼs never been done before. We are at the point where some of the girls are becoming the leaders now, so theyʼre able to teach and

give back to, hopefully younger girls that come in or are younger boys that come in. I think thatʼs itʼs a great way to give back.”

• Mark Brill: “As a volunteer, especially in this program, if your have kids involved, then you get to see your kid do a lot of

stuff you would never be able to see them achieve. And in the end t he relationship grows—the relationship that I have with my son is so deep because of scouting. And now I am hopefully growing that relationship with my daughter, too, now.”

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related businesses convened for the first Healthcare Industry Forum and shared information about needs and why they chose Montvale for their business, and heard from local and county officials about ways to work together to enhance local business.

“Thereʼs a lot of excitement for Montvale becoming a medical hub. Clearly itʼs been sought after by a lot of businesses. We heard that from the landlords, that theyʼre getting a lot of applicants,” said Raffi Joukhadarian, chair of the Montvale Economic Development and Retention Committee, after the session.

He said Valley Medical Group and Memorial Sloan Kettering said they were planning to add services and expand locally. Also, the Spine & Health Center is moving into a new facility on Grand Avenue, doubling their space, he said.

Joukhadarian said, “Existing facilities are expanding. New facilities are coming in. This is all fitting into our bigger dream of creating an ecosystem around a medical hub in Montvale.

He said an ecosystem would be composed of complementary medical businesses where clients could have all medical needs met in Montvale.

The first Healthcare Industry Forum—sponsored by the boroughʼs Economic Development and Retention Committee and

Chamber of Commerce—offered a wide-ranging dialogue among business leaders, local and county officials, and featured stories about success and plans.

In an email to residents prior to the session, Mayor Mike Ghassali, a former Republican contender for Congress in District 5, wrote, “Post-Covid, hybrid work space resulted in office buildingsʼ vacancy. Our goal now is to work with the office building owners to help do all that we can from the townʼs end to attract quality businesses. A medical use is the perfect fit for us.”

Ghassali noted, “Many of our residents are doctors and health-

New class for all: Chess in the Park

Park Ridge Recreation and Cultural Committee proudly presents chess in the park for kids from age 5 to senior citizens. Eight weekly classes, June 17–Aug. 5, at the covered pavilion at Davies Memorial Field. Flyer and registration info on ParkRidgeBoro.com, or call (201) 573-1800 ext. 521.

care professionals. I am asking you and looking for any assistance on how to let your peers who are looking for space to choose Montvale as a location.”

The local businesses participating included: Bearbrook Dental, Bergen Prosthodontics, Bergen Physical Medicine, DDS Dental Supplies, Dr. Jessica McCarthy, Empowered Pelvic Health, Kayal Medical Group, Montvale Acupuncture & Pain Center, and

Memorial Sloan Kettering. Other participants included Push to Walk, Refuah Health Center, The Spine & Health Center of Montvale, Thrive at Montvale (Senior Living), and Valley Medical Group. In addition, medical intern students from Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley high schools, and St. Josephʼs High School attended the meeting.

Ghassali said, “I think the sharing of new ideas and sharing of

new services is not only helping them now, itʼs helping us now,” with marketing our space. Ghassali noted that several participants highlighted the need for more local mental health services and knowing this need will help them market available space.

This report weaves together an Accordia press statement and previous reporting by Michael Olohan

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