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Indoor dining has resumed, with limits

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

Eagle Scout candidate Liam Hill is collecting donations for his project to benefit the Tri-Boro Food Pantry.

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Pair arrested for attempted burglary after car chase

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

A car chase that started with a suspicious man roaming through a backyard and a silver sedan driving by that same Park Ridge residence concluded with the arrest of two New York men who apparently wanted to burglarize the Park Ridge home.

The burglars were thwarted by a Ridge Avenue resident who called Park Ridge police.

After hearing a loud noise at the door and observing a suspicious man leaving the scene, a resident called police about 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, said Park Ridge Police Capt. Joseph Rampolla.

The resident reported a “suspicious silver sedan driving by their home several times very slowly,” said Rampolla, but when police initially responded they did not find

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This summer, Pascack Valley restaurants stayed afloat by turning to outdoor dining amid social distancing restrictions. But with cooler weather on the horizon, the governor has now reopened indoor dining to allow for a 25 percent occupancy—a figure that restaurant owners hope will soon increase.

Above, al fresco dining at the Cornerstone in Hillsdale (top) and P.J. Finnegan’s in Westwood.

CATCH THE SHOW It’s just off Broadway—the street in Westwood, that is. On Sept. 12, the bandstand in Veterans Park will be the venue for a lively musical revue.

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Most owners of restaurants and eateries in the Pascack Valley welcomed the governorʼs Aug. 31 order to reopen indoor dining at 25 percent of capacity—up to a maximum of 150 customers—beginning Friday, Sept. 4, a move made possible due to the stateʼs low rate of coronavirus transmission.

At a press conference Aug. 31, Gov. Phil Murphy said should Covid-19 case numbers go up or should coronavirus transmission rates dramatically increase, the decision to reopen indoor dining may need to be revisited or reversed.

While most were glad some indoor dining was reopened, a consensus of owners/managers contacted by Pascack Press was that most wished to open to at least 50 percent of seating capacity, similar to whatʼs currently allowed in Rockland County restaurants, and for some, the reopening was seen as too little too late.

Chamber of Commerce officials in Westwood and Montvale greeted the reopening, even at 25 percent of regular occupancy, with enthusiasm given the nearly sixmonth shutdown of indoor dining implemented March 16 by Murphy to halt the spread of coronavirus.

“I think itʼs about time,” said Mike Fitzsimmons, secretary of the Westwood Chamber of Commerce.

Added Steven Fox, co-president of Montvaleʼs Chamber of Commerce, “Itʼs a positive step in the right direction and a really good start.”

After approving limited indoor dining for early July, Murphy nixed the reopening plans when coronavirus cases increased in surrounding states and in light of a few out-of-control large parties that led to outbreaks after Covid-19 precautions were ignored.

“Itʼs a good move, itʼs a step in the right direction,

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As schools reopen, health in the age of Covid weighs heavy on parents’ minds. More than a century ago, another sickness was inciting fear.

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who find themselves “suddenly homeschooling.” You may have been toying with the idea of home education for a long time, and find this pandemic to be your tipping point. Conversely, you may have vowed youʼd “never homeschool” and now find yourself reluctantly biting the bullet, forced by circumstances.

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The 2.25-acre site at the corner of Werimus Road and Woodcliff Avenue was purchased for $1.65 million in early 2018 by the borough with plans to turn it into a passive park. Critics of the purchase, which was narrowly approved, cited the siteʼs former uses as a garden center and gas station as negatives before its purchase.

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Discover local history at museum PASCACK VALLEY The Pascack Historical Society invites members of the public to stop by its museum any Sunday from 1–4 p.m. Admission is free.

The Societyʼs John C. Storms Museum is located at 19 Ridge Ave., Park Ridge (one block north of Park Avenue West).

The museum is home to thousands of objects, artifacts, and ephemera that chronicle life in the Pascack Valley from the Lenape Indian days until the present. Visitors will discover a special section devoted to colonial artifacts, relics from the production of wampum in the Pascack Valley, rooms recreated to illustrate early-19th century and Victorian life, a collection of Lenape stone tools, and more.

The latest exhibit, “THEIR WORLD: Woman Suffrage in the Pascack Valley,” commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment that gave women the right to vote. Locally there were groups like the Hillsdale-Westwood Equal Suffrage League and the Pascack Branch of the Woman Suffrage Organization. Several Pascack Valley women also lobbied at the state level for the right to vote. The exhibit includes news clippings, flyers, and photographs, combined with everyday items from the era leading up to women getting the vote.

Guests who are planning to visit the museum should note the following safety measures that are in place: 1) Masks must be worn by all visitors; 2) Visitors must avoid touching any surfaces as they move about the museum; 3) Entry into the museum is limited to 12 people at one time; and 4) The meeting room, Berdais Hall, will be closed to the public. There is no access to the gift shop, bathrooms, or research library.

For more information, visit pascackhistoricalsociety.org and follow the museum on Facebook.

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A DREADED DISEASE COMES TO PASCACK

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As schools across the Pascack Valley begin to reopen for the first time since March, we go back to the late summer/early fall of 1916, when another virus was inciting fear among parents of school-age children: polio, also known as infantile paralysis. Schools that year didnʼt reopen until Oct. 2, about a month after the usual scheduled date.

Because the polio vaccine has nearly NO ENTRY: Among the local establishments that barred young kids during the polio outbreak eradicated the disease, it isnʼt a threat that of 1916 was Westwood’s Casino Theater at Broadway and Irvington Street. many modern parents consider. A highly infecSadly, in mid-August an 11-year-old girl Westwood took some special precautions tious virus that spreads mainly among young children, in some cases polio can affect the in order to keep children away from public who was visiting River Vale from Brooklyn spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and, gatherings. Children under the age of 16 were was diagnosed with the disease and became in extreme cases, paralysis, mainly in the legs. excluded from the shows playing at the Casino paralyzed in both legs.

After New Jerseyʼs first major polio out(a short-lived theater that opened in 1915 break in 1916, from then on nearly every sumat the corner of mer some portion of America would be hit by Broadway and Irv- the virus. The worst polio epidemic in the U.S. ington Street) and came in 1952 with nearly 58,000 cases reportwere turned away ed. Of those, 3,145 died and 21,269 were left from St. Andrewʼs with paralysis ranging from mild to severe.

By 1954 the first polio vaccine was in Church.

There was even development. In a nationwide field trial fundtalk of barring out- ed by the March of Dimes, the vaccine was side children from tested on 1.8 million children between the ages entering Westwood, of 5 to 9, who were known as the Polio but local officials Pioneers. More than 8,700 Bergen County decided that this was children were vaccinated as part of the trial.

The injection was found to be both safe impractical as it would have taken and effective. What had been an average of DELAYED OPENING: The start of the 1916 school year was moved back to eight to 10 men at a Oct. 2 due to the threat of polio. Here, Park Ridge’s grammar and high cost of $20 per day to school, Pascack Road and Park Avenue, as it looked that year. This school enforce. The Westburned down four years later and was rebuilt in the same spot. wood Board of The epidemic spiked during the week of Health did, however, vote that any Westwood Aug. 6–12, 1916, when 583 cases of polio child returning to town from an area infected were reported in New Jersey. Bergen County by infantile paralysis had to be quarantined at children with polio were treated at Bergen home for two weeks or longer.

In Hillsdale, the health authorities strinCounty Isolation Hospital in Paramus (later renamed Bergen Pines, and now Bergen New gently enforced the regulation of the State Board of Health requiring that all children Bridge Medical Center).

That year, virtually all late summer and coming into Hillsdale must have a newly made early autumn public events in the Pascack Val- and dated health certificate. The state mandated that no child should be allowed to pass from ley were canceled.

Planning that yearʼs Labor Day Field Day one municipality into another unless accompaat Overbrook in Hillsdale had been a huge nied by a certificate from a competent health multi-town effort. The anxiously awaited Sept. authority showing the date and hour upon 4, 1916 event was to have field games, tennis, which it was issued. The Westwood Chronicle dancing, canoe races, swimming, a concert, newspaper reported in August that “an auto- HAILED AS A HERO: Dr. Jonas Salk, who games of chance, special competitions for fire- mobile party with children from Pearl River developed the first polio vaccine in the 1950s. was barred from entering” and was forced to fighters, and much more.

45,000 cases of polio annually in the U.S. in The Pascack Journal newspaper reported turn back.

Emerson was preparing for its annual 1953 dropped to 910 cases by 1962. on Sept. 2, “The Labor Day Fete at Overbrook Instead of getting rich off his discovery, is postponed on account of the paralysis dis- Feast of Saint Rocco celebration scheduled for ease. The postponement of the fete is quite a Labor Day, but postponed it until later in the Salk never patented his vaccine—thereby financial loss, but would be nothing in com- year because of the prevalence of the disease. allowing it to be distributed widely and inexparison to the possible loss of life from this And in Park Ridge, the Pascack Reformed pensively. In 1961, immunologist Dr. Albert Sabin developed an oral polio vaccine.

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New Jerseyʼs planned voteby-mail election Nov. 3 is either safe, accurate, timely and secure—or it may lead to disenfranchising certain categories of voters and possible voter fraud, say opponents of mail-in voting, including a local Republican mayor as well as President Donald Trump.

While opposing universal mail-in voting, President Trump has requested an absentee ballot in Florida and has voted by absentee [mail-in] ballots in the past.

Some Republicans and voters believe that New Jerseyʼs mostly vote-by-mail presidential election Nov. 3 may be subject to fraud or cause voter suppression, while most local and county election officials interviewed by Pascack Press say itʼs safer and more secure than a traditional vote-bymachine election.

Although Bergen Countyʼs voting machines will be available only to those with disabilities who cannot physically complete a mail-in ballot or provisional (paper) ballot, some Republican legislators are calling for in-per-

son machine voting to allow all residents to go to polling places and vote using the machine— despite novel coronavirus concerns.

However, Gov. Phil Murphy ordered mostly vote-by-mail elections take place Nov. 3 due to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic.

New Jersey recently completed a vote-by-mail primary election July 7, and Bergen County saw more than 20,000 voters head to limited polling places to cast provisional (paper) ballots.

County election officials anticipate triple that number of inperson voters—up to 60,000 voters—heading to local polling places for the Nov. 3 election and

county officials are taking steps to handle the surge of provisional votes, Superintendent of Elections Patricia DiCostanzo told Pascack Press recently.

Republican mayor criticizes mail-in voting “If they had a choice, most New Jersey residents would use a voting machine,” said Woodcliff Lake Mayor Carlos Rendo, a former lieutenant gubernatorial candidate in 2017 who teamed with Republican Kim Guadagno, former Gov. Chris Christieʼs secondin-command, to oppose the Murphy-Oliver ticket.

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Residents push back against proposed ‘one-sided’ Chabad settlement

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A group of residents opposed to a proposed settlement permitting Valley Chabad to construct a 20,000-plus-square-foot expanded synagogue at 100 Overlook Drive and a payout of $1.5 million to resolve two longstanding religious

discrimination lawsuits asks the mayor and council to reject the settlement.

The group has started an online petition to oppose the settlement, which it calls an “unreasonable, unfair and one-sided deal our elected officials are making.”

A vote is expected on the settlement at the Sept. 14 mayor and council meeting.

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Efforts to contact council members to address concerns raised were not returned by press time though two attorneys hired by the borough to handle settlement talks advised officials not to publicly comment on the settlement.

Efforts to contact Rabbi Dov Drizin, of Valley Chabad, for comment on the charges were declined on advice of counsel, Drizin said.

The proposed settlement was explained in a nearly three-hour special council meeting held Aug. 20, available online via a link on the borough website.

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“Why is our borough rushing through this reckless settlement and where is the leadership of our mayor in all of this?

Mayor Rendo can pull this settlement from the agenda and stop the vote at any time,” states an online letter sent to hundreds of residents opposing the settlement.

“Doesnʼt this deal invite future frivolous claims against Woodcliff Lake centered on oversized developments with limited acreage while making our town liable for more million-dollar payouts?" asks the letter sent by the six residents via an online marketing platform, Constant Contact.

“The lawyers for Woodcliff Lake stated that if we donʼt like this deal we can head to the polls in November. However, if a vote

No comments were made by public officials at the meeting, although the mayor noted a “majority” of emails and letters received favored bringing the discrimination lawsuits to a conclusion.

The opposition, led by six residents who call for the settlement to be rejected, criticizes the settlement on four key points.

These include that Valley Chabadʼs discrimination complaint is unsubstantiated and that the floor-area-ratio (or square footage permitted) is 3.4 times greater for Chabad than any other religious organization in town.

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Scout’s Eagle project will help restore historical train station Itʼs full steam ahead for Westwood Eagle Scout candidate Tyler Gehringer, who plans to restore parts of Westwoodʼs historical train station and the signage at adjacent Veterans Park.

“I will be refinishing all the doors on the building of the train station as well as cleaning all the windows, sidewalks and inside of the building,” says Gehringer, a member of Boy Scout Troop 350. “I will also be restoring and repainting all of the signs at Veterans Park, where the 9/11 Memorial is located.”

Earlier this year, Westwoodʼs train station, built in 1932, became the boroughʼs first listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

Gehringer is trying to raise $2,600 for his project by selling American flags. The 12-by-18-

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“My hope is to have every lawn in Westwood displaying a flag to honor and remember those members of our town and their families for this yearʼs 9/11 ceremony,” he explained.

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BERGEN COUNTY LEADERS PRAISE NVE BANK FOR SUPPORTING BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY PANDEMIC

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On March 26, the NVE Englewood branch on 76 Engle Street welcomed community leaders to celebrate the bankʼs announcements of its grants totaling $200,000 to non-profits and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and a $10,000 donation to the Office of Concern that gives out meals to people in need.

Grants totaling $100,000 were awarded to non-profits; grants totaling $100,000 were awarded to businesses—all full service restaurants—in the towns where NVE has branches: Bergenfield, Closter, Cresskill, Englewood, Hillsdale, Leonia, New Milford and Tenafly and Teaneck.

The celebratory event was organized by Stephanie A. Stagg,

senior vice president/chief credit officer at the NVE Englewood Branch, and hosted by Robert Rey, president and CEO of NVE Bank, along with John Spencer, head of NVE Retail Banking/first senior vice president.

Special guests were Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Assemblyman Gordon Johnson and Donald Wuertz, executive director of the Office of Concern.

Rey proudly announced, “As a community mutual bank, our mission is to ensure the people and organizations in the nine towns we serve remain strong, even in these difficult times. We do not issue stock or exist to maximize investor returns for Wall Street, which allows us to focus on serving our customers and community. Our goal with these grants is to help our communities. For many of these businesses and organizations, large portions of their revenue have been curtailed

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Bergen County residents may register to vote at the Office of the Superintendent of Elections, located at One Bergen County Plaza, Room 380, in Hackensack.

In order to meet the needs of residents, this office will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13. People may also register at

their local municipal clerkʼs office (hours vary).

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FROM PAGE 1 from the damaged wheel as the any suspicious men or vehicles in driver sped away. The driver turned onto Ridge Avenue and continued the area.

About a half-hour later at 8:08 driving despite the damage, Ramp.m., a male dressed all in black was observed in the same residentʼs back yard and reportedly started running towards Ridge Avenue as police arrived. Police were alerted that the subject was then seen running toward North Avenue.

Officer Dan Hoffmann then Jason Rizo observed a sedan Jean Reyes Andrade that was stopped on North Avenue. The car sped polla said.

The vehicle raced down Ridge away, first turning right onto First Street, and then making a left Avenue and crossed Pascack Road through a stop sign onto Spring before crashing into the curb on Valley Road. It then hit the curb, the opposite side of the road, the severely damaging the right front police captain said.

At that time, the carʼs occuwheel and sending sparks flying

pants were arrested and brought into custody by Officer Hoffmann, Detective Gerald Powers and Montvale and Woodcliff Lake police.

According to police, “numerous” motor vehicle summonses were issued to the driver, Jean R ey e s - A n d r a d e , 43, of Brentwood, Long Island.

Reyes-Andrade was remanded to Bergen County Jail and later released pending court action. He was charged with eluding, criminal (attempt) burglary, and possession of burglary tools.

Thirty-six-year-old passenger Jason Rizo, Jackson Heights, Queens, was charged with criminal (attempt) burglary and possession of burglary tools. He was released pending further court action.

Chase: two arrested for burglary attempt

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out the county. You may contact the Board of Elections at (201) 336-6230 or the Board of Elections website to locate a drop box near you.

If you have a disability and need an accessible ballot, contact (201) 336-7020 or you may go to

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Bergen County Superintendent of Elections Patricia DiCostanzo issued a notice that Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 is the last day for residents to register to vote for the Nov. 3, 2020 Presidential General Election in the State of New Jersey. In order to be eligible to vote, a person must be an American citizen, be 18 years old on or before Nov. 3, 2020, and be a res-

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was always asked of me. My professorsʼ intent was to challenge my thinking and ability to grow as a periodontist. We were taught that a dental implant is the last resort to therapy when all other options have been considered.

During training to be a periodontist, we are taught many forms of therapy to salvage natural teeth suffering from gum and bone diseases. That is the purpose of a periodontist.

There are several options for managing and maintaining declining teeth. For instance, lost gum and bone on teeth can be regenerated to make them stronger. Or, if the teeth have gotten loose, a periodontist can stabilize the occlu-

Implant Surgeon. A periodontist is a dental implant surgeon specializing in the gum and bone, the supporting structures of your teeth. A periodontist is a dental surgeon, not an oral surgeon.

An oral surgeon is vastly trained outside of the oral cavity.

They can perform extensive procedures like jaw reconstructions and even treat oral cancer. A periodontist is a surgeon of the teeth and only trained to save them or replace them with dental implants.

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Vote: get registered polling places on Election Day, in your town only provisional paper ballots will be available to cast your vote. The ADA compliant voting machine is only for voters who have a disability.

DiCostanzo would like voters already registered in Bergen County to be aware of the procedures regarding late address changes within the county. If a voter has moved from one election district to another in the same town or has moved to another town in Bergen before Nov. 3, notify her office as soon as possible so that a mail-in ballot can be sent to you at your current address. If you have any questions, call (201) 336-6110 for assistance.

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The Bergen County Superintendent of Electionsʼ office is responsible for voter registration and all associated concerns, issuing voter acknowledgement cards, maintaining custody of voting machines and poll books, as well as other duties relating to the enforcement of elections laws as per NJSA Title 19.

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters will cast ballots for President of the United States, U.S. Senate, Congress, Freeholders, and local candidates. It is up to each and every American citizen to exercise their right to vote.

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Rendo wondered why, if folks are allowed to make a line and socially distance at a supermarket or “essential” business, those same citizens cannot do something similar at a polling place.

He charged the governorʼs current executive order requiring residents to only vote by mail disenfranchises and suppresses the votes of certain groups, including seniors unable to complete a voteby-mail ballot, those with limited English language skills, and those unfamiliar with a vote-by-mailonly election.

However, one county official, Bergen County Clerk John Hogan, said Rendoʼs allegations were “just a lot of noise” and that the directions for submitting a mail-in ballot were available on the ballot and available online at the county clerkʼs website.

He also said a public education campaign on vote-by-mail ballots would be conducted by New Jersey this fall.

Hogan, DiCostanzo and Board of Elections Commissioner Jamie H. Sheehan-Willis were interviewed in late August about the upcoming vote-by-mail election on “My Montvale,” a public affairs show on the boroughʼs public TV channel. Hogan promised to post links to the interviews on the county clerk website for coun-

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ty residents to view.

“Shame on him [Rendo] for trying to confuse people about this vote-by-mail election,” Hogan told Pascack Press. He said none of Rendoʼs allegations were valid and said Republican charges about voter fraud or suppression were not borne out in other states or New Jersey where a mostly mailin primary vote was conducted.

In cases where fraud has occurred, Hogan said, quick action was taken to address the situation, such as the allegations of fraud in Patersonʼs recent elections.

Hogan noted that the six simple steps to fill out a mail-in ballot are spelled out online and will be mailed soon to all registered county voters.

“When you get your [mail-in] ballot, open your ballot, read your ballot, and make an informed decision on the choices. Then drop it in the mail or at any of the 18 secure ballot drop boxes located throughout the county,” Hogan said.

He said the county clerkʼs office “was being proactive” about getting out all vote-by-mail ballots to registered voters by Oct. 5, and said ballots would start being mailed the third week in September.

“Municipal clerks will be notified when the ballots are sent out to their town so that that infor-

mation can be posted on local fied no later than Nov. 23, accord- serve as poll workers. ing to Murphyʼs election requireHogan said a recently websites,” said Hogan.

Rendo also charged that cer- ment. He said nearly 140,000 mailed flyer from the clerkʼs tain votes would not be counted Republican and Democratic voters office that provided a voter regisdue to minor omissions or signa- participated in the July 7 primary. tration form generated about Hogan pointed out that often 1,000 new registered voters. He ture errors made by voters in fillpoll workers are senior citizens, said the voter registration deading out mail-in ballots.

However, county elections those most vulnerable to the coro- line for the Nov. 3 election is officials said that in the July 7 pri- navirus. Opening up the polls as Tuesday, Oct. 13. Registration are available at mary, the Board of Elections sent usual would require many more forms out 752 so-called “cure letters” to poll workers that needed to be co.bergen.nj.us/elections and at remedy signature discrepancies trained due to senior citizens like- municipal clerk offices. found on returned ballots. Of 752 ly opting out or deciding not to letters sent, 408 “cured” the signature issue, or about 54 percent.

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“There are individuals who struggle with that; they should have the option to go to a voting machine,” he added.

He said there was “no reason” that voting machines could not be disinfected after each use and that the possible spread of coronavirus at a polling place “makes no sense” especially if voters follow social distancing and wear a mask.

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A few extra points about vote-by-mail

To the editor: I am writing to register my agreement with Assemblywoman Holly Schepisiʼs opinion article posted in the Aug. 31 edition. I believe her article was a very logical and correct assessment of the improper voting mandate by the New Jersey governor.

While I applaud the governor on his handling of the pandemic in general, in this case I think he blew it. I see no justification to restrict access to our regular polling places.

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In addition to the case made electronic polling machine to cast

by Assemblywoman Schepisi, I votes, whilst all non-disabled New Jersey voters can enter that same would like to add the following: Due to Covid 19, a much polling station but are not allowed greater number of voters will elect to use the voting machine and can to vote by mail anyway. This will only vote at that location by filling reduce the normal load at the out a paper ballot? All in the name polling stations and if locations of Covid-19 safety? And you have are still short staffed, there is no clear, scientific medical reasons reason not to extend hours or even for such an order, that complies and conforms with all other New days as Ms. Schepisi mentioned.

Every U.S. adult has the right Jersey Covid-19 safety orders for and responsibility of electing our its citizens when out of home and political representatives. Why about?

All of us Jerseyites really deny us the right to make our own decisions regarding the health need to seriously think about this, risks of how we are to cast our votes? Social distancing and mask rules are much easier to enforce in PASCACK VALLEY a polling station than a grocery store or nail salon, for example.

Restricting voting options is contrary to the democratic goal of free and fair elections. Nothing could be simpler.

Joe Pantalone These have been some chalMontvale lenging months for the Tri-Boro Food Pantry in Park Ridge. Many articles in Pascack Press have noted that the food pantry, which helps feed families from all over the Tri-Boro region and beyond, has seen the demand for its services more than triple in the wake of widespread unemployment To the editor: So, Governor Murphy, let me and food insecurity prompted by get this straight: On November 3, Covid-19 shutdowns.

Weʼve also written about the 2020, you are allowing disabled New Jersey voters to enter an many donations and food drives election polling site and utilize an led by children, teens and adults that have helped keep the pantry shelves stocked.

The latest comes from Liam Hill, a scout from Montvale Troop 334 who is working toward his Eagle Scout rank.

Hillʼs Eagle Scout project aims to build shelving units and

that radical killer coronavirus pathogen. You know, the deadly disease thatʼs killed .0005% of all Americans (no, not true, we know the Covid-19 death count is inflated for numerous reasons, and therefore that statistic is bogus, donʼt we?). “Safe” is a political buzzword that means “controlled.” Be honest for once—thatʼs what you really want from your employers, isnʼt it? Well?

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Right now heʼs raising money for materials.

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• Join Mr. Chris of Magical Melodies for another awesome singing and dancing time on the libraryʼs Facebook page. Your kids will dance around and sing the craziest, silliest songs ever…and get ready for them to take a hard nap afterwards! Mr. Chris brings his amazing energy and spirit to the Park Ridge Library Facebook page on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m.

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• Join Miss Sherri every Thursday at 10 a.m. on the libraryʼs Facebook page (Park Ridge Public Library-NJ) for Storytime! Stories, songs and a craft for little ones.

• Crafts with Miss Renee is every Friday at 10:30 a.m. on the libraryʼs Facebook page. You must call the library the Monday– Thursday before the craft to reserve your craft kit and it must be picked up that day. All ages are invited to participate as Miss Renee walks you through making a fun craft at home.

• Join Miss Eileen every Saturday for Book It Club! Stories, science and more geared towards kids in primary grades. Takes place on the libraryʼs Facebook page Saturdays at 10 a.m.

• Making Healthy Snacks With Your Kids is on Facebook Live Thursday, Sept. 17 at 4:30 p.m.

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RIVER VALE 412 Rivervale Road (201) 391-2323 rivervalelibrary.org • Get ready, River Vale Readers! The book club for grades 2–3 has chosen “Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business” by Kyla Lee for its September selection. Copies are available to check out from the library, or through Libby as an eBook. A Virtual Book

Club Meeting is set for Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 4 p.m. on Zoom. Visit the libraryʼs website to register.

• The In-BeTween Book Club for kids in grades 4-5 will meet via Zoom on Monday, Sept. 21 at 4 p.m.

They will be discussing “The Next Great Paulie Fink” by Ali Benjamin.

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Cornerstone put up two outside tents in July—closing off a portion of a downtown street—and has set up about 30 outside tables in an effort to sustain its business. Hernandez said the al fresco tables and takeout business were helpful to the restaurant.

Chris DʼEletto, the owner of Jackʼs Cafe, a 40-seat diner on Broadway in Westwood, agreed that the indoor reopening “has been a long time coming” and questioned why Murphy waited so long to allow indoor dining when schools and other activities were opening up.

DʼEletto said he set up some tables in front of the cafe and about 48 behind it under a canopy. With 25

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percent indoor capacity allowed to start up, DʼEletto said that means about 10 people will be allowed inside starting at 6 a.m. on Sept. 4.

While DʼEletto said the governor did “a good job” in keeping Covid-19 transmission down, “this [25 percent capacity] doesnʼt help us much at all now. Weʼre hoping that we start at 25 percent and that we quickly go to 50, 75 and 100 percent in a short time,” he said.

Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali called the 25 percent capacity reopening “a really good start.”

“Iʼd like to see it go over 50 percent soon,” he said.

Ghassali joined with nine other local mayors in sending a letter to Murphy in late August requesting that he open up local dining or risk losing more restaurants. The mayors questioned why Murphy was relaxing other activities but not indoor dining. Last week, the governor also opened up gyms at 25 percent capacity starting Sept. 1.

Joshua Dorras, owner of Fire & Oak, Montvale, noted the decision made by Murphy on Monday to take effect Friday was “kind of short notice,” but that opening inside would allow at least another 100 diners in the popular bar and restaurant.

Dorras said they will need to adjust quickly as much inside space was utilized for equipment and supplies needed for outdoor service and will need to be reorganized.

Kelly Robinson, owner of Hearth & Tap in Montvale, said the popular spot has room for 60 outside under a tent and another 50 patrons inside at 25 percent capacity.

“Weʼre very fortunate that we have a very loyal clientele, although it hasnʼt been easy,” said Robinson of the pandemic shutdown and gradual reopening to takeout and outdoor dining.

Robinson said “weʼve certainly learned from it” and that the restaurant deep cleans surfaces and sanitizes everything in the place, which

includes use of a sanitizer fogger to cleanse all nooks and crannies.

“Weʼve gone above and beyond the guidelines,” she noted.

John Vitale, owner of Westwoodʼs Caffe Anello, off Washington Avenue, said that restaurants were only “weeks away” from having no outdoor dining due to colder temperatures and the pressure was on Murphy to do something.

“I donʼt think [25 percent] is a lifesaver to any of us…a little bit earlier would have been much better,” he said.

Vitale suggested that the governor continue to increase indoor capacity over the next few weeks to help restaurants that had been closed for months. Additional seating and customers will help in paying pastdue bills and leases, plus the costs of shutdown when no revenues were coming in.

A $30 million state loan and grant program for restaurants harmed by Murphyʼs initial pause in

the planned July 2 indoor dining reopening may also soon be available. As of Sept. 1, it was approved by the Assembly and Senate and awaiting Murphyʼs signature. The funds would come from the stateʼs allocation of federal CARES Act funds distributed to assist with Covid-19 expenses.

Other restrictions imposed on indoor dining include: guests are required to wear masks unless they are eating, under age 2, or have a health issue; staff members are required to wear masks; tables need to be at least 6 feet apart; orders must be placed at tables only; patrons are barred from moving around while eating; there is a maximum of eight customers per table allowed unless from an immediate or same household; and reservations and a phone number are preferred to facilitate contact tracing.

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Knights’ barbecue rescheduled to Sept. 11

The Westwood Knights of Columbus will host a family evening of great food and friends at their summertime BBQ on Friday, Sept. 11. The event takes place outside under tents at the K. of C. Hall, 40 Crest St. in Westwood.

The event will offer two seatings: one at 5:30 p.m. and another at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Tables of four are the minimum, but you may reserve a table of up to eight. The cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children under 12 years of age.

Restroom use is one person at a time. Adult beverages and soda will be available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed.

Masks are required at all times except while eating. No exceptions without a medical note.

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Borough to hold annual Sept. 11 observance

While many other communities have cancelled or limited Patriot Day activities, Park Ridge and Cpl. Jedh C. Barker Memorial Post 153 American Legion will hold the annual Patriot Day ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. at Veterans Park.

In a joint release from Dick Bozzone, a past commander of Post 153, and co-chairman and Councilman Robert Metzdorf, they state that any obstacles regarding the observance of this solemn event due to the pandemic were considered and it was decided that they have an

obligation to those 3,000 victims who were murdered by Islamic terrorists on that infamous day as well as the “Park Ridge seven” who perished in the Twin Towers on that day 19 years ago.

Since the attack that changed our world forever this event has become an annual affair. Some have inquired as to why the American Legion and the borough join forces to make Sept. 11 a day of mutual mourning.

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Grantees are required to utilize the money for specific purposes, such as but not limited to COVID-19 compliance efforts, purchasing and installing safety equipment, reconfiguring spaces, re-hiring employees, and working capital needs.

At the May 16 reception, three giant-sized checks were displayed by Rey, Gordon and Huttle.

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with great enthusiasm by Wuertz, who said, “We are so grateful to NVE for giving us this donation. Itʼs a continuation of a partnership that began many years ago. They always help us out at Thanksgiving, and this money is going to be used for the protein meals that we have been giving out during the Covid-19 pandemic. We have been distributing close to 1,000 meals a day, three days every week.”

Assemblyman Johnson also expressed his praise of the NVE Bankʼs generosity.

“The $100,000 grants to the businesses and non-profits help a

very important part of Englewood,” he said. “Their funding shows that they are really part of this community!”

Assemblywoman Huttle was also appreciative of NVE Bankʼs commitment to support communities.

“We represent 13 towns in this district, so when you see a bank giving back to the community, that makes us so much stronger,” she said. “Iʼm so proud that NVE Bank gives back to people who really need it. It speaks to the character of the bank.”

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TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON 144 Woodfield Road (201) 664-4586 twpofwashingtonpl.org • Preschool Storytime is every Monday at 10 a.m. Ages 2 and up. Stories, songs, and crafts based on a fun weekly theme. Sign up online to pick up a bag of crafts to last four weeks at a time. Links for storytimes will be posted on Youtube and Facebook as well as the libraryʼs website.

• On Mondays at 7:30 p.m. p.m., join instructor Jacki for a Virtual Yoga Class. Follow along at your own pace in this class that is great for all abilities and skill levels. Registration information available on the libraryʼs website.

• Latte with a Librarian, for grownups on Tuesdays at 7 p.m., features librarian Allyssa as she talks about some of her favorite titles and new releases. You may even learn how to make an interesting latte some weeks. Takes place on Facebook Live.

• Yoga with Miss Danielle is every other Wednesday at 10 a.m. on Facebook Live. For little ones ages 18 months and up. Next date: Wednesday, Sept. 9.

• Book Cooks meets Wednesdays at noon on Facebook Live.

Adults are invited to join Allyssa every week as she brings you into her kitchen to cook up a new dish or two. The recipes are from cookbooks that are available through digital sources Libby and Hoopla.

• Teen Reads is every other Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Allyssa will be on YouTube and Facebook reviewing new and favorite YA reads. Next date: Sept. 10.

• STEAM Thursdays, for kids in grades K and up, is every Thursday at 4 p.m. Lego challenges, books, crafts, experiments, and cooking—each week itʼs something new! Some weeks will be with items from home, some with materials from the library you pick up in advance. Links will be posted on Facebook and Youtube as well as the libraryʼs website.

• Friday Friends, a storytime for babies and toddlers up to 2

years old, is every Friday at 10 a.m. Rhymes, songs, and a short story perfect for toddlers. Sign up online to pick up an early literacy bag with a scarf and shaker to join in. Links are posted on Youtube and Facebook as well as the libraryʼs website.

• Itʼs all Fun and Games on Friday afternoons on the libraryʼs Facebook. Visit every Friday for some games, and fun—from Scattergories to weekly questions, puzzles, and more.

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This program provides reading encouragement and incentive as well as a robust schedule of virtual programs and stay-at-home activities. Visit www.westwoodpubliclibrary.org/children.html for information.

• Little Yogis (grades K-2) is on Zoom every Wednesday from 4–4:30 p.m. Sign your child up for a mentally and physically beneficial virtual yoga class. Children practice mindfulness techniques with a certified yoga instructor.

• Back to Bach Live, a family program, takes place on the libraryʼs front lawn Thursday, Sept.

10 at 4–4:30 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair and listen to talented Bergen County youth play classical and popular songs and learn about their passion and hard work value in this inspirational performance. Register online.

• Boogie Woogie Babies (PreK to K) is on Instagram Live every Friday from 10:30–11 a.m. Children will jump, exercise, and listen to directions while dancing to upbeat songs and having fun.

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• Zoom off to Africa during Virtual Armchair Travel— Ethiopia on Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 7–8 p.m. This unique travel destination will be presented by local travellers Roger and Pauline Anthony in an online Zoom program. Register online for access.

• Save the date: The Online Book Group will discuss “The Long Bright River” by Liz Moore on Zoom Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Register online to participate.

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DR. KAPLAN: Avoid these comorbidities to help prevent Covid

This week, the CDC announced that only 6 percent of the Covid19 deaths were caused strictly by the novel coronavirus. What this DR. ERIC KAPLAN, means is that KAPLAN BRAIN & 94% of the peoBODY ple who have died from Covid-19 have had comorbidities, or other underlying conditions.

The most common comorbidities are obesity, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, and liver disease. If we focus on these comorbidities, especially in the senior community found in nursing homes and long term care facilities, we can significantly reduce the negative outcomes of Covid-19.

Let us first start with obesity.

The easiest way to lose weight is to stop eating at night and go to bed early. I recommend eating from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and to go to sleep between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. The hours before midnight are most important for quality sleep because your circadian rhythms are dictated by the sunlight. You can actually lose weight by focusing on when you eat, instead of always focusing on what you eat.

Another way to lose weight is to stop using electronics at night. That stimulates cortisol, the stress hormone, which will in turn increase belly fat. Your activities that involve screen time, such as TV, iPad, computer, video games, and cell phones, should be done during daytime hours to maximize weight loss.

The second comorbidity that drastically increases negative outcomes in regards to Covid-19 is diabetes. The easiest way to help with

diabetes is to eliminate sugar. When looking at ingredients, understand that added sugars go by many different names such as corn sweetener, corn syrup, fructose, glucose, sucrose, maltose, malt syrup, trehalose, high fructose corn syrup, and honey.

Not only is it important to eliminate sugar, but also eliminate sugar replacements. Researchers have now discovered that these artificial sweeteners also cause diabetes, glucose intolerance, and weight gain. Examples of artificial sweeteners are aspartame, NutraSweet, Equal, Splenda, Sugaree, and SweetʼN Low. Also, to prevent or reverse diabetes, it is important to exercise every day and avoid foods high in starch such as cornmeal, cereal, pretzels, flours, crackers, oats, noodles, bread, tortillas, pastries, desserts, muffins, corn, cookies, and cake.

Physical exercise will not only help you prevent or reverse diabetes and lead to weight loss, it will also help prevent the third comorbidity for Covid-19, which is heart disease.

As far as heart disease, you must start exercising to the point where your heart starts to beat a little faster and you start to sweat a little bit. It is important to do aerobic exercises, as well as weight resistance exercises.

Sitting too much during the day can also increase chances of heart disease, so make sure you get up every 20 minutes for at least 20 seconds.

In addition to moving more and getting more physical exercise, reducing emotional stress also helps to prevent heart disease. Stress has such an impact on heart disease that the most common time for a heart attack is Monday morning at 9 a.m.

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tionships, and live in an enjoyable place with a supportive community. I also suggest practicing stress reducing habits such as mindfulness, meditation, exercising, journaling, breathing, or Tai Chi. The fourth comorbidity in reference to the current coronavirus is liver disease. The liver helps to detoxify you of harmful things that enter your body such as alcohol, over-the-counter medicine, vitamins, supplements, recreational drugs, and prescription drugs. If you eat a lot of fish with high mercury, drink water with lead and fluoride, and have a lot of aluminum which is found in cans, pans, foils, and antiperspirants, your liver may be overtaxed. Citrus fruits such as grapefruit, lemon and lime help to detoxify the liver and help prevent bad outcomes from Covid exposure.

Lung disease is the fifth comorbidity that should be addressed if you would like to decrease your chances of dying from this novel coronavirus.

When people think about lung disease they usually associate it with smoking cigarettes. Not only does smoking cigarettes cause lung disease but it also causes heart disease and makes your blood clot. If you are on the birth control pill, the consequences are even worse. Remember not only to avoid smoking cigarettes, but also avoid E-cigs, vaporizers, and Hookah, which may have lots of artificial chemicals that can damage your lungs as well.

Other factors that have a negative impact on your lungs are mold exposure, pollution, allergies, autoimmune disease, and poor posture. Some easy ways to clear the lungs are steam therapy, chest percussion, green tea, exercise, drain mucus from the lungs, and eating anti-inflammatory foods such as green leafy vegetables, fruits, almonds, walnuts, sardines, and olive oil. In addition, buy highly producing oxygen plants such as snake plants,

spider plants, and aloe vera for your home.

The last group that gets fatal outcomes with Covid-19 are the immunocompromised. These people might be born with a compromised immune system or it may have been caused by medications such as chemotherapy and radiation that treat patients for cancer. The immunocompromised must be meticulous as far as hand washing and not touching their faces. They should not only be social distancing, but new research has shown droplets or particles containing Covid-19 can actually travel 16 feet. If you have to visit an immunocompromised person, make sure you wear a mask and wash your hands before entering their house, but it is better if you only visit outside the home because direct sunlight kills the coronavirus immediately.

Also, if you have been recently vaccinated with live vaccines such as the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), rotavirus, chicken pox, shingles, or influenza, do not visit or go near any immunocompromised people for risk of shedding. In addition, do not let anyone visit who has not recently tested negative for Covid19. I suggest the immunocompromised stay at home so they do not get exposed to the virus and let trusted family members help with any necessary errands.

In addition to not having any of these comorbidities, there are a few other easy tips that you can follow to avoid getting coronavirus. Scientists have found that the three most important vitamins are Vitamin D, Vitamin C, and Zinc. Researchers have discovered that people who have Vitamin D deficiencies have significantly increased changes of death if exposed to Covid-19. Therefore make sure you go outside every day for at least 20 minutes between noon and 2 p.m. when the sunlight is strongest to maximize your Vitamin D levels. Eat oysters which are high

in Zinc and lots of cantaloupe, broccoli and oranges which are high in Vitamin C. Also, if you supplement, do not buy from CVS, GNC, or the Vitamin Shoppe. I recommend only using high quality companies such as Apex Energetics, but you must go through your doctor to get it.

Besides washing your hands frequently with soap and water and getting daily sunlight, another easy tool to help prevent Covid-19 problems is drinking water frequently.

One reason drinking water often will help is because it will wash the virus down your throat into your stomach where the stomach acid will kill it. Your gut is a large part of your immune system so drinking lots of water frequently will help you to defeat harmful viruses and bacteria. This is even more important now because school is back, gyms and restaurants are starting to open, and people are coming out of quarantine. Now is the time to boost your immune system and get as healthy as possible, so when you do get exposed to new viruses or bacteria, you can fight it off with no problems.

The biggest lesson we can learn from this pandemic is that we have to take control of our health. If you are looking to boost your immune system, want to reduce anxiety, want to improve your memory, want to improve your energy, and want to get better sleep, we are offering FREE neurological consults either in person at my Emerson office or virtually via telemedicine to the first 7 people that mention this article. Email me at info@kaplanbrainandbody.com or call 201-261-2150 to reserve a spot. You can also visit my website at kaplandc.com, or subscribe to my YouTube channel called Kaplan Brain and Body to get access to educational videos to help you to function better, feel better, or live better.

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THE SAVVY SENIOR: How to prevent falls during a pandemic Dear Savvy Senior, My 80-year-old mother, who lives alone and is self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic, has fallBY JIM MILLER en several times.

Are there any extra precautions you recommend that can help prevent this?

—Concerned Daughter

Dear Concerned, Falls are a common concern for many elderly adults and their families, especially during the coronavirus pandemic when many seniors are sheltering at home alone.

Each year, more than 1-in-4 older Americans fall, making it the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for those age 65 and older. But many falls can be prevented. Depending on whatʼs causing your mom to fall, here are some different tips that can help prevent it.

Encourage exercise: Weak leg muscles and poor balance are two of the biggest risk factors that cause seniors to fall. Walking, strength training and tai chi are all good for improving balance and strength, as are a number of balance exercises your mom can do anytime like standing on one foot for 30 seconds then switching to the other foot, and walking heel-totoe across the room. For additional balance and leg strengthening exercises, see AgeBold.com.

Review her medications: Does your mom take any medicine, or combination of medicines, that make her dizzy, sleepy or lightheaded? If so, make a list or gather up all the drugs she takes— prescriptions and over the counter — and contact her doctor or pharma-

cist for a drug review and adjustment.

Get a vision test: Poor vision can be another contributor to falls, so your mom should get her eyes checked once a year and be sure to update her eyeglasses if needed.

Also be aware that if your mom wears bifocal or progressive lenses, they too can cause falls, especially when walking outside or going down steps. These lenses can affect depth perception, so she may want to get a pair of glasses with only her distance prescription for outdoor activities.

If your mom is concerned about a trip into her eye doctor during the pandemic, she can get her vision tested online. Put a call her eye doctor about this option, or consider some online vision testing sites like Essilor.com or 6over6.com. And to buy eyeglasses online, some popular options include WarbyParker.com and ZenniOptical.com.

Fall-proof her home: There are a number of simple household modifications you can do to make your momʼs living area safer. Start by helping her arrange or move the furniture so there are clear pathways to walk through and pick up items on the floor that could cause her to trip like newspapers, shoes, clothes, electrical or phone cords.

If she has throw rugs, remove them or use double-sided tape to secure them. In the bathroom buy some non-skid rugs for the floors and a rubber suction-grip mat or adhesive non-skid tape for the floor of the tub or shower, and have a carpenter install grab bars in and around the tub/shower for support.

Also, make sure the lighting throughout the house is good, purchase some inexpensive plug-in nightlights for the bathrooms and hallways, and if she has stairs, put handrails on both sides.

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Choose safe footwear: Going barefoot or wearing slippers or socks at home can also cause falls, as can wearing backless shoes, high heels, and shoes with smooth leather soles. The safest option for your mom is rubber-sole, low-heel shoes.

Purchase some helpful aids: If your mom needs some additional help getting around, get her a cane or walker. Also, to help ensure your momʼs safety, and provide you some peace of mind, consider getting her a medical alert device that comes with a wearable emergency button that would allow her to call for help if she were to fall or need assistance.

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Jewish Home fights back against Parkinson’s, and now Covid

If youʼre one of the many people who have been diagnosed with Parkinsonʼs Disease, itʼs good to know there are people in your corner, people dedicated to learning more about the disease and people dedicated to providing interventions to help slow the disease process until a cure is found.

The Jewish Home Family is and has been in your corner in the fight against Parkinsonʼs since

2016. The Jewish Home at Rockleigh and Jewish Home Assisted Living, located in River Vale, are still offering specialized treatment modalities one-on-one through their therapeutic recreation and rehabilitation programs to help people with Parkinsonʼs fight back against the effects of the disease. Combining two of these therapeutic modalities, Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) and Speak

Out, provides a power-packed “one, two punch” to combat the disease. The boxing program focuses on improving physical movement while the Speak Out program focuses on improving vocal ability. These two programs alone help combat the Parkinsonian tendencies toward smaller movements and softer vocals.

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Dr. Michael Golub joins orthodontics practice

Golub Orthodontics of Westwood is proud to announce that Dr. Michael Golub has joined the practice. And, as a native of Bergen County, Dr. Mike is thrilled to return to his roots.

Dr. Mike is a graduate of Pascack Hills High School in Montvale and a former player for the World Class soccer club.

He attended Syracuse University where he studied biology. At Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Mike earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine. He graduated in the top 5% of his class with honors and was elected into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honor Society.

Dr. Mike remained in Boston, where he completed his residency training in Orthodontics

and Dento-Facial Orthopedics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.

During his residency, Dr. Mike was selected by the Massachusetts Dental Society as a recipient of the prestigious “10 Under 10” award. This award recognizes Dr. Mikeʼs outstanding contributions to his field and his humanitarian work.

He is a founder of The Passion Project, which connects dental students with volunteer opportunities in countries in need of dental care.

When not practicing orthodontics, Dr. Mike is an avid kiteboarder, sailor and fisherman. He loves to cook and loves dogs, particularly bullmastiffs.

Dr. Mike is proud to now serve the community in which he

Rock Steady Boxing in the pre-Covid days. The boxing program, which aims to improve physical movement in people with Parkinson’s, has now gone virtual.

Orthodontist Dr. Jon Golub is proud to welcome his son, Dr. Michael Golub, to the practice.

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Homeʼs ability to provide these programs to community members because its gyms have been closed. As a result, the Jewish Home Family is extending an open invitation to the community to participate in their newly named “Wellness Boxing” program on Zoom. Certified RSB Head Coach Tom Elliott is excited to offer this modified class to the public.

Elliott says, “The Rock Steady Boxing program, originally designed for people fighting back against Parkinsonʼs, had to be modified because we are not in the gym, but weʼve found effective ways to work without our equipment. When we closed our centers due to the virus at the end of March, we switched to a livestream format. Weʼve been fine tuning it ever since and itʼs been a big hit with our participants. No boxing experience or equipment is needed.”

He adds, “Itʼs a great opportunity to keep and make new social connections in a safe social space.”

Daily attendance in the boxing program fosters a great sense of camaraderie among the participants.

One participant in the boxing program shared her feelings recently, stating, “The boxing program gives you a great workout and I really like that these sessions provide an opportunity for individuals to connect socially prior to the start of each session. You get to see old friends and make new friends.

Thatʼs so important during these socially isolated days. Iʼm grateful to be doing this.”

The Speak Out program is also being provided through a telehealth format. For more information on all of the treatment modalities offered by the Jewish Home Family contact info@jewishhomefamily.org.

For more than a century, the Jewish Home has worked to advance the art of living for older adults and their families, regardless of race, religion, or financial ability.

For more information, call (201) 784-1414 or visit JewishHomeFamily.org.

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Emerson’s young readers rose to the challenge

The Emerson Public Library set a “Summer Quest” reading goal for its young patrons. Children in pre-K through grade 2 were asked to collectively read 1,000 books, while kids in grades 3–6 were tasked with collectively reading for 1,000 minutes. The program had 35 participants who recorded books or minutes online.

The kids met that goal— and then some! The library announced last week that the younger group logged 1,210

books read, while the older kids read for an astonishing 4,283 minutes!

The library noted a few standout readers, whose books/time logged was among the highest. For pre-K to 2, it was Arya Sontag, Jude Sontag, Hailey Ciavaglia, Ryan Murdock, and Sofia DaSilva. In grades 3–6, the standouts were Aaron Soohoo, Gabriella Khiami, Jordan Shaw, Joshua Varghese, Lila Hassett, Zachary Kist, and Louis Yacono.

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WHICH RETIREMENT PLAN IS RIGHT FOR YOUR BUSINESS? Editorʼs note: The following article is for informational purposes only.

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For most closely held business owners, a Simplified Employee Pension Individual Retirement Account (SEP IRA) was once the most costeffective choice. Then the Savings

Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE IRA) became a viable alternative. Today you may find that a defined benefit or 401(k) plan best suits your needs.

To make an informed decision on which plan is right for your business, review the differences carefully before you choose.

• Simplified Employee Pension Individual Retirement Account (SEP IRA). This plan is flexible, easy to set up, and has low administrative costs. An employer signs a plan adoption agreement, and IRAs are set up for each eligible employee. When choosing this plan,

keep in mind that it does not allow employees to save through payroll deductions, and contributions are immediately 100% vested.

The maximum an employer can contribute each year is 25% of an employeeʼs eligible compensation, up to a maximum of $280,000 for 2019.

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employees, including any owners.

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• Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE). If you want a plan that encourages employees to save for retirement, a SIMPLE IRA might be appropriate for you.

In order to select this plan, you must have 100 or fewer eligible employees who earned $5,000 or more in compensation in the preceding year and have no other employersponsored retirement plans to which contributions were made or accrued during that calendar year.

There are no annual IRS filings or complex paperwork, and employer contributions are tax deductible for your business. The plan encourages employees to save for retirement through payroll deductions; contributions are immediately 100% vested.

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All participants in the plan must be notified of the employerʼs decision each year no later than Nov. 2 for the upcoming year.

• Defined benefit pension plan. This type of a plan may be a good solution for a profitable company with stable cash flow with intentions of benefitting employees over the age of 40. This type of plan can also help build savings quickly. It generally produces a much larger tax-deductible contribution for your business than a defined contribution plan; however, annual employer contributions are mandatory since each participant is promised a monthly benefit at retirement age.

Since this plan is more complex to administer, the services of an enrolled actuary are required. All plan assets must be held in a pooled account, and your employees cannot direct their investments.

Certain factors affect an employerʼs contribution for a plan, such as current value of the plan

assets, the ages of employees, date of hire, and compensation.

A participating employee with a large projected benefit and only a few years until normal retirement age generates a large contribution because there is little time to accumulate the necessary value to produce the stated benefit at retirement.

The maximum annual benefit at retirement is the lesser of 100% of the employeeʼs compensation or $225,000 per year in 2019 (indexed for inflation). This plan design should only be considered with the intention of funding for a minimum of five years.

• 401(k) plans. This plan may be right for your company if you want to motivate your employees to save towards retirement and give them a way to share in the firmʼs profitability. 401(k) plans are best suited for companies seeking flexible contribution methods.

When choosing this plan type, keep in mind that the employee and employer have the ability to make contributions. The maximum salary deferral limit for a 401(k) plan is $19,000 for 2019. If an employee is age 50 or older before Dec. 31, then an additional catch-up contribution of $6,000 is permitted.

The maximum amount you, as the employer, can contribute is 25% of the eligible employeeʼs total compensation (capped at $280,000 for 2019).

Individual allocations for each employee cannot exceed the lesser of 100% of compensation or $56,000 in 2019 ($62,000 if age 50 or older). The allocation of employer profit-sharing contributions can be skewed to favor older employees, if using age-weighted and new comparability features. Generally, IRS Forms 5500 and 5500-EZ (along with applicable schedules) must be filed each year.

Once you have reviewed your businessʼs goals and objectives, check with your financial advisor to evaluate the best retirement plan option for your financial situation.

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PARK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Tanya Gaytan

PASCACK VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Emily Rabinowitz

The Greater Pascack Valley Womanʼs Club raised funds this year to support its Scholarship Fund by holding a High Tea and Military

Bridge. The club is a non-profit community service organization affiliated with the New Jersey State Federation of Womenʼs Clubs.

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Rabinowitz was vice president/secretary of the Italian National Honor Society, and a member of both the National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society.

She was on the volleyball and track teams and received the Silver Award in Girl Scouts. She participated in the Interact Club, Camp Raspberry, Zack Latteri Foundation and Light the Candle service organizations. In addition, she was selected to be a member of the Junior Commission on the Status of Women for Bergen County.

In the fall, Emily will be attending the University of Connecticut and will major in engineering.

Emily Rabinowitz

Academic standout Gaytan was a student ambassador at Park Ridge High School, co-president of the Interact Club, president of S.A.D.D., and co-president of the Future Problem Solvers. In addition, she was on the yearbook staff and volunteered for the Park Ridge Rotary and Halfway Hounds 5K Run/Walk event and Park Ridge town clean-up. Tanya did research as a volunteer for candidates for the U.S. presidential campaign.

She will be attending Barnard College and will major in business at Columbia University.

Tanya Gaytan

PASCACK VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Lauren Perini

Perini was a member of the National Honor Society, a member of DECA, Girls Who Code, Light the Candle, Interact Club, Peer Leadership, Debate and Math League. She was on the high school lacrosse and gymnastic teams. Lauren was a volunteer for Navigator Sports and a mentor in a variety of sports for kids with special needs.

One summer she volunteered as a staff member at Camp Iroquina, where she was responsible for taking care of the kids, working in the kitchen, managing office duties and housekeeping. In addition she volunteered for the Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy program.

Lauren will be attending the University of Florida and will major in finance and computer Science.

Lauren Perini

Anyone who is interested in obtaining more information about membership should contact Elaine OʼBrien at (201) 573-9132.

PASCACK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL Olivia Sullivan

Sullivan is an activist who has lobbied in Washington for research funding for individuals who have Turner Syndrome. She has spoken at national conferences and participated in youth retreats/fundraisers.

At school she was in the concert choir as a lead alto vocalist. She also participation on a weekly basis at Sunday masses and special events.

Olivia was involved with many school plays throughout her high school career as both an actress and by helping with fundraising for the theater program.

She currently is studying the art of songwriting and singing at Westwood Studios, where she is developing and training her voice.

She will be attending Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison in the fall.

Olivia Sullivan

the firehouse.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend. For safety, the department asks that all attendees wear masks and practice social distancing.

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Chabad: residents push back against settlement to approve this settlement is taken in September the residents are stuck with it. These lawyers will be long gone by then and some council members who are voting are not even seeking reelection,” states the groupʼs letter.

Terms of Council President Brian Singleton, Councilwoman Nancy Gross, and recent council appointee Craig Marson expire in January 2021.

“As tax-paying residents, we demand that our Mayor and Council reject this settlement and seek to negotiate a fair and reasonable resolution with Valley Chabad for the residents. The Council must vote NO on Sept.

14th,” notes the groupʼs letter.

The letter urges residents to

sign the online petition opposing the settlement, email the borough clerk to tell the council to vote “no”; forward the groupʼs email to neighbors, and attend the virtual Sept. 14 meeting “and be heard.”

Group members told Pascack Press that only 100 virtual attendees were allowed to participate in the Aug. 20 meeting and Borough Administrator Tom Padilla confirmed that the Zoom meeting limited online participants.

To remedy that, Padilla said he hopes to use Zoom webinar technology for the Sept. 14 meeting that would allow maximum public participation while keeping only public officials and professionals on screen for residents to view.

He also noted that the courts are requiring action on the long-

negotiated discrimination lawsuits, and municipal insurance providers also want resolution.

Padilla told Pascack Press that the borough has spent “at least” $500,000 on legal fees on these discrimination lawsuits over the years.

Both attorneys that spoke on the settlement Aug. 20, Henry Klingeman and Brent Pohlman, advised settling the case now rather than take a chance on litigation, which could take years and cost millions of dollars more, they said.

Residents opposing the settlement donʼt necessarily want to take Chabad to trial, they say, but rather negotiate what they term a more reasonable settlement that also gets Chabad to compromise over the proposed buildingʼs

square footage and $1.5 million cash payout.

Mayor Carlos Rendo told Pascack Press that the $1.5 million payout to Chabad from Woodcliff Lake would be covered by $900,000 from the boroughʼs insurance company and a $600,000 low-interest loan from the insurance company that the borough would pay over five years.

The Valley Chabad proposed settlement drawings are available to view under the borough websiteʼs “Mayor and Council” dropdown menu. The five documents posted online include a “Final Site Plan” with different views of the proposed design. No copies of a settlement document have been made public by borough attorneys.

As part of the settlement, the site plans do not need approval from any local land use board before construction begins.

Residents calling and emailing Pascack Press have been outraged and angered by the fast-tracking of a settlement and most make similar points opposing the settlement. Some say it paints Woodcliff Lake in a bad light, even though officials note the settlement clears the borough of any wrongdoing.

Critics noted a payment of $1.5 million may be perceived as admitting guilt and worry about how Woodcliff Lake will be perceived should they pay to settle a discrimination lawsuit.

Chabad and the U.S. Department of Justice alleging religious discrimination against the borough.

Both resolutions referenced either a cost quote or estimate “attached” to the agenda but neither document was provided online for the public.

Resolution number 20-175 notes “ENRC has submitted a quote in the amount of $27,140, a copy of which is attached hereto

and incorporated herein by reference outlining the remediation tasks.”

Resolution number 20-182 notes “First Environment has submitted a remediation cost estimate, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, outlining the remediation tasks.”

At Julyʼs council meeting, Borough Engineer Evan Jacobs said ENRC would remove and

replace 225 tons of potentially contaminated soil at the site in efforts to reduce soil contamination.

He then provided estimates of $31,525 for soil replacement and $17,100 for site and work monitoring by First Environment, the boroughʼs licensed site remediation professional (LSRP).

An LSRP is hired to provide expert professional oversight on environmental remediation projects and works with the state

Department of Environmental Protection and subcontractors to remediate and certify local environmental cleanups to meet state standards.

Including the $52,140 cost for newly approved remediation, the borough has approved $359,115 to clear, grade and remediate the former garden center and gas station site for its use as a passive park.

The Borough Council previously approved $79,600 for demolition and site clearing in February 2019 and then approved a $227,375 contract for site environmental remediation. The borough had to rebid the site remediation contract after initially only one lone bid for $100,000 above

the final remediation cost was received.

In July, working with Neglia Engineering and its grant consultant, the borough applied for a $341,100 Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund matching grant “for the next phase of Galaxy Gardens” that includes installation of sidewalks, a gazebo, flagpole and lighting, landscaping and irrigation, lights, monuments, trash receptacles and other amenities.

The total grant amount is $682,200, of which the borough would contribute half if received.

Officials said they should know by early 2021 if the county grant was approved.

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Clean out your closet: Clothing drive benefits WHS senior class Westwood High School Class of 2021 Project Graduation will be holding a Clothing Drive in the parking lot in front of the high school, 701 Ridgewood Road,

Township of Washington, on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. to noon.

Start cleaning out those closets, basements and attics. The drive will accept clothing in all

sizes, bedding, stuffed animals, and small toys. Everything should be clean and dry. Bring the items packed in plastic bags—no boxes, please.

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Urgently needed: Blood drive in Westwood this coming Sunday

Coronavirus is on everyoneʼs minds and rightfully so. But itʼs extremely important right now for healthy people to continue to give blood while following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other agencies. With donations down amid the pandemic, blood is urgently needed.

Pascack Press has been alerted about a chance to donate locally this week, sponsored by the Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps: • In Westwood at the Community Center, 55 Jefferson Ave., on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments are required; log onto https://donor.cbsblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_s chedule/52617.

All donors must wear a cloth-based mask or face covering. All donors will find out whether they have the antibodies to help patients battling COVID-19.

“Donating blood is safe,” says Vitalant, the Montvale-based nonprofit that runs the blood donation events. “The coronavirus does not pose any

known risk to blood donors during the donation process.”

Only healthy people are encouraged to come give blood. In fact, donors must be feeling well and free of respiratory illness symptoms, including fever, to be eligible to donate. People who meet certain travel and other at-risk criteria for coronavirus infection are deferred ahead of time from donating.

The Vitalant staff will wear gloves and personal protective gear; they wipe down donor-touched areas often and after every collection using a disinfectant. Staff who donʼt feel well are required to stay home.

“Not having enough blood to meet basic patient needs will cause another public health crisis. While elective surgeries may be canceled, many patients cannot afford to wait for lifesaving blood and platelet donations,” Vitalant says.

Eligible donors should weight at least 110 pounds, eat a meal before donation, bring ID, and drink plenty of water before and after the donation.

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Preschool piano lessons offered online Due to Covid 19, Happy Piano has not been able to offer piano for preschoolers in Westwood Community Center. For parents who want their child to continue piano or to begin piano lessons, Happy Piano is now offering online classes.

University studies show that children who receive early piano lessons enjoy amazing benefits,

now and in later years, such as higher IQ, better SAT scores, increased creativity, improved memory, and heightened math and problem-solving skills.

Online class size is limited to between four and six children, so register early to ensure a spot. The first session will begin in a few weeks. For additional information, visit happypianoonline.com.

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For 50-Plus Club, no meetings yet Organizers of the St. Andrewʼs 50-Plus Club (Westwood) regretfully announce that due to the pandemic, the club still does not have permission to schedule in-person monthly meetings. Meetings would nor-

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“We certainly will advise everyone when our meetings may be resumed,” they write. “Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.”

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Annual tuition is $1,700 for ages 4–5 who attend Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Annual tuition is $1,400 for 3-year-olds who attend Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:30–2:30 p.m. Annual tuition is payable in three installments.

Due to Covid-19 guidelines, classes will be limited in size to 20 for the Preschool program and 10 for the 3-year-old program. All the current NJ Department of Health

and CDC Covid-19 guidelines for a licensed child care center will be followed including: • All staff and children will be screened for fever and other Covid-19 symptoms prior to entry each day. Staff will be required to wear a face covering at all times and children will be required to wear a face covering to the best of their ability.

• Children will be issued their own supply box of pencils, crayons, scissors, etc.

• The classroom and toys will be cleaned in between classes and at the end of each day.

• Parents/guardians will not be permitted to enter the classrooms.

For registration information and forms, see the Pre-School section of the Recreation Page at www.westwoodnj.gov or call (201) 664-7882.

This workshop is open to residents of the following towns: Emerson, Hillsdale, Mahwah, Montvale, Park Ridge, River Vale and Westwood. Volunteers must be 18 or older. Upon completion of the workshop, LVPV will match the volunteer with an appropriate student. At this time, all tutoring is remote via Zoom, Facetime, WhatsApp or phone. The workshop will cover the use of these technologies.

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The three-day-a-week, half-day programs for children ages 3 to 5 are designed to foster kindergarten readiness by creating developmentally appropriate learning opportunities in a nurturing setting. Class is held at the Westwood Community Center, 55 Jefferson Ave., Westwood. The 2020–2021 school year begins Monday, Sept. 14.

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How to effectively and safely sanitize a car

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people live. One readily felt effect was spending more time at home. Vehicles sat idle in driveways and even some automotive insurance providers reduced rates because people were driving much less.

Even with stay-at-home measures in place, people still need to leave their homes to stock up on essentials, such as food or medicine. In other cases, people may have been essential workers who drive for a living, including delivery drivers or health care personnel who were incapable of working from home.

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vehicles.

People want to protect themselves and now are more aware of the importance of frequently cleaning and sanitizing their cars.

Keeping a vehicle safe to drive without affecting its upholstery or electronic components is paramount.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention makes a distinction between cleaning and disinfecting. Cleaning refers to the removal of germs, dirt and impurities from surfaces. It does not kill germs, but can lower their numbers. Disinfecting refers to using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. The following are some ways to deeply clean and sanitize a car.

• Wash hands. First and foremost, it is crucial to wash your

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The 125th Anniversary of Park Ridge 9th Annual Recreation Car Show is set for Saturday, Sept. 12 at the town pool parking lot, 115 Colony Ave. Registration is from 9 a.m. to noon and the event runs until 3 p.m., with trophies presented at 2:30. The rain date is Sept. 19.

On the day of the show, exhibitor registration costs $20.

Spectators are welcome for free.

Recreation Director Liz Falkenstern extends special thanks to generous sponsor KRICO South American Steakhouse, 772 9th Ave., New York, New York. Vendors are welcome, with spaces from $20.

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• Use rubbing alcohol. Solutions that contain 70 percent alcohol are effective against many viruses and bacteria, including coronaviruses, says the CDC. Furthermore, Jeff Stout, Executive Director of Global Innovation at Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, says that, for the most part, nearly every interior surface of a vehicle can be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol. Plastic to painted chrome to imitation leather have been tested to ensure they donʼt degrade when exposed to pure isopropyl alcohol.

• Avoid bleach or hydrogen peroxide. While bleach and peroxide are very effective cleaners and sanitizers, they are likely to damage a carʼs upholstery, according to Consumer Reports.

• Use soap and water: Experts say that vigorous washing with a soap-and-water solution can be effective against many contaminants because it breaks down the protective envelope that surrounds coronaviruses and other germs to disarm them. Friction also can help to break down germ cells during cleaning.

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Deep-cleaning a vehicle has become a necessity since COVID19 emerged. Frequently cleaning and sanitizing can help make vehicles safer to operate.

what you have, so even soap and water can chip away at the risk,” says Stephen Thomas, M.D., Chief of Infectious Diseases and Director of Global Health at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY.

• Address frequently touched surfaces. Pay attention to the steering wheel, door handles, buttons, touchscreen displays, shift lever, and more when sanitizing.

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Learn how depreciation affects car value

Buying a new car can be an exciting prospect. Having something that no one has previously owned or used can elicit pride.

But new car buyers are no doubt familiar with the conventional wisdom that, the moment a new car leaves the dealership, it loses a considerable amount of its value. Drivers may be surprised at just how much and how quickly that value drops.

According to Capital One, car value can depreciate as much as 20 to 30 percent in the first year. The rate at which cars lose value after the first year is not as steep, and can be influenced by factors like age, mileage and how well the car has been maintained.

However, Kelley Blue Book says cars generally shed about 60 percent of their original purchase price within the first five years.

A snapshot of how average depreciation works for a sedan can paint a clearer picture. Here is the value of a sedan over five years, according to Edmunds.

Full price: $30,000 1 year: $24,300 2 years: $20,700 3 years: $17,400 4 years: $14,700 5 years: $12,000 If a person is planning to keep a vehicle for the long haul, depreciation may not be much of

The rate at which cars lose value after the first year is not as steep, and can be influenced by factors like age, mileage and how well the car has been maintained. a concern. However, for those who may not plan on holding on to a car for long, it is important to know about depreciation and how it affects car resale value and the total cost of owning the car.

For example, if a person borrowed money to buy a vehicle and decides to sell it shortly thereafter, he or she might end up upside down on the loan or owe more money than the car is worth. Car depreciation also can affect trade-in value when mov-

ing on to a new car.

One of the ways to avoid the perils of depreciation is to purchase a used car, since depreciation will have largely been absorbed by the previous owner.

Another way to mitigate depreciation is to purchase a vehicle that has a slower rate of depreciation.

CarFax says that when SUVs and trucks are in higher demand than sedans and compacts, they will retain their value longer. When fuel prices rise and cars that are more fuel-efficient are in demand, the reverse is true.

Ways to reduce depreciation include: • Driving the vehicle around 10,000 miles a year; • Keeping up with maintenence, such as oil changes and replacing worn out parts; • Buying new cars with high levels of safety technology, which can help a car retain more value over the first five years; and • Researching Kelley Blue Bookʼs Best Resale Value Awards to see which vehicles hold their value the most.

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Residents voice support for Horvath

To the editor: The recent letter from Hillsdale Democrat candidates for council is almost too funny. They claim that under their “leadership” they will restart the Hillsdale Chamber of Commerce, even though they have no power to do so. The last time the Democrats controlled council, seven years ago, they didnʼt lift a finger to advance local businesses.

The best thing that Hillsdale can do to help local businesses is to keep taxes low and services high, and the Hillsdale Council is doing that. They have developed and supported “Buy Local Programs” to support Hillsdaleʼs businesses. Most importantly, they have recently acted quickly to support our restaurants by accommodating outside dining where it makes sense. They also granted an ordinance exception to Demarest Farms to allow its drive-in movie theater at the farm, and then extended its time of operations to October 31.

The Democrats hammer away at Council President Horvath for holding views about the process that the PVRHS BOE used to change the schoolsʼ mascots. He is not alone in his views, which it is believed are held by the majority of residents. However, this is not an issue where the council has any say.

Why does the Cancel Culture of the Left think that they can outlaw freedom of thought and freedom of speech? Is this the type of

tyrannical atmosphere that the Democrats will use in local government? There are multiple levels of government to handle national and state issues. Local government should deal with local issues and not be involved in “virtue signaling” to gain praise or support from a vocal few.

Hillsdale needs practical and experienced leadership in the next year as the nation recovers from the health and economic pandemic. Council President Zoltan Horvath provides that and should be re-elected, along with his Republican running mate, Anthony DeRosa.

John and Deborah Kral Hillsdale

Vote-by-mail is Dems’ only way to win

To the editor: I think itʼs pathetic that the Democrats have pushed this [voteby-mail] through. It would seem that this is their way of Biden beating Trump.

How and when did this craziness start? It used to be that the only way you could vote with a mail-in ballot was if you were not near your home voting place or out of the country. Then we had “early voting” and now vote-bymail. Who checks to see if the person whose name is on the ballot actually filled it out? All this leads to voter fraud.

If you can get yourself to a supermarket, go to a mall, or go out for a dinner in a tent, you can certainly vote in person.

For this governor to say that voting in person is a “provisional” ballot versus one sent in by mail is truly sickening. This is the only way that the Democrats stand a chance in winning this presiden-

tial election.

When you vote, think of the cities that have the riots and anarchy, all run by Democrats who are letting businesses and property be destroyed simply because they think it might be a way of making Trump look bad. Without him, you will have anarchy in the streets, and it could be coming to Bergen County soon.

Nicholas DeLucca Park Ridge

Chabad’s claims a ‘slap in the face’

To the editor: What better way for any religion to endear itself to the community than to sue them for discrimination and willingly take $1.5 million from the townʼs cashstrapped budget, especially when no one discriminated against them and nobody told them they couldnʼt build their house of worship.

The only thing asked was to follow the zoning code.

They canʼt understand the surrounding roads and community would be negatively impacted, dangerously so because some roads are narrow and emergency vehicles, or a car, would not be able to pass. Itʼs a problem that is familiar to all of us that live in the community. One can clearly see what a building twice as large as proposed will bring.

Itʼs not that we didnʼt know that a house of worship has weddings, community meetings, a religious school, and such; itʼs that their plans showed a wedding or other party would have six tables of six or eight people per table.

Since the stated community they will serve is the entire Pascack Valley and beyond, the reality is there wasnʼt going to be just six or

eight tables of six to eight people in a space that large, maybe once in a while. Twelve to 16 at a table is the reality with most weddings and bar mitzvahs, with what, 20 tables, 30 tables? What about the staff needed for parties—waiters, cooks, bus boys—where do they park?

The Chabadʼs traffic study was also a work of fiction, so much so it was laughable. Again anyone who uses Overlook Drive or Mill Road Extension knows

those numbers were not a reality.

The Chabadʼs attorney tried to strong arm the zoning board, the residents, and now the Mayor and Council. Those of us who were there know the truth, so to claim discrimination is an insult and a slap in the face to all the decent people including the zoning board who bent over backwards to accommodate the Chabad.

Cliff Levy Woodcliff Lake

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Thereʼs good news for thrifting aficionados in the Pascack Valley!

Our Thrift Shop, located at 245 Old Hook Road in Westwood, across from the hospital, will be officially opening on Tuesday, Sept. 8. For now, the shop will keep a three-day-aweek schedule—Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays—with hours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each of those days.

The opening sale will feature all womenʼs, menʼs and childrenʼs clothing items for $2. Come in and see their newly remodeled and sanitized store installed with all the protective necessities for everyoneʼs safety.

The shop closed on March 16 due to the COVID pandemic. In an effort to keep the volunteer staff and customers safe, several precautions will be in place upon reopening: they will be limiting the number of people allowed in the store; everyone must wear a face mask; and a temperature check will be required before entering. There will be hand san-

itizer to use upon entering and leaving the shop. The store will be accepting cash only as usual.

Our Thrift Shop offers a wide variety of fabulous merchandise and rare vintage finds. The shop carries housewares, fine china, glassware, vintage collectibles, lamps, jewelry, electronics, toys, music, books, DVDs, VHS tapes, womenʼs, menʼs and childrenʼs clothing, including vintage and designer, and much more.

All proceeds go to support The Art School at Old Church in Demarest. Clothes and housewares that the shop canʼt use are donated to Haiti and a fellow thrift shop in Vermont.

Due to the restrictions during this time the store cannot accept any incoming donations.

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Group can help you learn English All tutoring and classes are virtual until further notice. Students must be at least 18 years of age and are required to live or work in one of the following towns: Dumont, Emerson, Hillsdale, Mahwah, Montvale, Para-

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Senior van on the road once again Hillsdaleʼs senior van has now resumed service. It operates on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

New safety protocols are in place. There will be a maximum of six people allowed per trip.

Riders must wear masks and

practice social distancing.

The van provides seniors and disabled residents free transportation within the Pascack Valley, but you must make an appointment to use the van. Call (201) 666-4800, ext. 3, and leave your name, address, phone number, destina-

tion, appointment date and pickup time.

“We encourage you to use this service for local doctor appointments, food shopping, errands, hair appointments and trips to the post office and bank,” the borough website states.

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Candlelight remembrance for 9/11 On Friday, Sept. 11, residents are again invited to gather around the 9/11 memorial statue in Hillsdaleʼs Memorial Park in the center of town at 7:30 p.m. for a candle

lighting remembrance.

Organizers said there will be no speeches or politics; rather, the evening offers a quiet remembrance of all those lost on that

fateful day 19 years ago. Due to Covid, attendees are required to wear a mask. If you wish to participate in the candlelighting, please bring your own candle.

Bergen County expands small business grant program County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that all Bergen County small businesses with up to 19 or less full-time employees will be eligible to apply for the Bergen County CARES Small Business Grant Program which opened a new round of funding in phases on Monday, Aug. 31.

The program which first opened in July was only initially available to “non-essential” businesses forced to close as a measure to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

More than $6 million has been awarded to 754 small “non-essential” businesses in Bergen County thus far with applications still under review.

Like before, eligible businesses will be able to apply for up to $10,000 to offset the costs of rent payments, property mortgage, and utilities expenses.

This current round of applications will open in three staged phases: • Restaurants and food service establishments—application opened Aug 31; • Essential retail—application opens Sept 7; and • All small businesses—application opens Sept 14.

The deadline for all three phases will be Friday, Oct. 5, 2020 at 5 p.m. To apply for the program and for more information, business owners can visit BergenCountyCARES.org.

Who is eligible?

To qualify for the Bergen County CARES Small Business Grant Program businesses must fall under the following criteria: • Businesses must have a physical location in Bergen County and

must provide evidence that they are a valid operating business in the State of New Jersey (i.e. Certificate of Formation or Incorporation, latest corporate tax returns, sales tax returns and/or payroll tax returns).

• Must have 19 or fewer fulltime employees.

• Businesses must have been open and operating on March 1, 2020.

• Businesses owned by county employees and elected officials, as well as their immediate families, are not eligible.

• Must provide affidavit stating company has not received any Federal, State or other funding or Federal/State documents showing date and monetary amount of all received assistance Priority will be given to businesses that have not received any

Federal grant assistance, New Jersey Economic Development Authority or U.S. Small Business Administration grants or other grant assistance.

Receipt of grant funds through the Bergen County Small Business Grant Program is a one-time opportunity. Any business that has received grant funds during any phase of the Bergen County Small Business Grant Program is not eligible to receive additional grant funds through the program.

The Bergen County CARES Small Business Grant Program is funded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Federal relief fund.

For administrative and troubleshooting questions, email BergenCountyCares@co.bergen.nj.us or call (201) 336-6011.

Jigsaw puzzles capture scenes in Westwood

The Friends of the Westwood Public Library and Celebrate Westwood have teamed up to bring you a way to recognize some of your favorite places in town, while also supporting the community.

They are now selling commemorative jigsaw puzzles— each one 100 pieces, approximately 9-by-12 inches—perfect for any Westwood lover. There are five local scenes to choose from: PJ Finneganʼs, The Iron Horse, Westwood Cycle, the

Westwood Library, and the bandstand in Veterans Park.

They go for $20 each, or, for a limited time, all five for $75.

All proceeds from this fundraiser go to the Friends of the Library and Celebrate Westwood, who in turn support local businesses, restaurants and residents in this difficult time.

Visit the libraryʼs website, westwoodpubliclibrary.org, to see the puzzles and for information about purchasing.

Borough will hold 9/11 candlelight vigil

On Friday evening, Sept.

11, Westwood will hold its annual 9/11 Candlelight Ceremony beginning at 8 p.m. It will be held rain or shine at the memorial, which is located at the south end of the Westwood train station.

This year due to COVID19, organizers ask all in attendance to observe social distancing guidelines and also wear face masks.

In keeping with the tradition that began two days after the tragic event in 2001, it is a solemn ceremony, beginning with an opening prayer by a local member of the clergy, the Pledge of Allegiance, and our National Anthem.

The Westwood Volunteer Fire Department Color Guard will “present colors,” along with many other members of the department. The Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the Westwood Police

Reserves will also be in attendance.

A number of songs will be played allowing people to reflect about all of the lives that were lost on that fateful day that now is part of our nationʼs history.

Special recognition will be given to the four Westwood residents who lost their lives at the World Trade Center on that day: Daphne Pouletsos, Michael Wholey, Francis Riccardelli and Kalyan Sarkar.

In addition, the event will also recognize Sgt. Chris Hrbek, USMC, killed in action in Afghanistan. Had it not been for what happened on Sept. 11, 2001, our troops would not have been fighting there to continue to protect America.

The public is asked to please bring candles if possible and to have them in glass containers.

Shapiro to lead Early Childhood Program at Emanuel

Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley is proud to welcome Roni Shapiro as the new director of the Early Childhood Program (ECP).

Shapiro spent 32 years as the educational director of Congregation Sons of Israel in Briarcliff Manor, New York. Not only did Shapiro manage the nursery school, religious school and Hebrew high school, but she also coordinated the family and youth programs.

Shapiro met her husband Benny Ben-David while volunteering in the Israeli army and they have three incredible sons, Eitan, Ari and Lior.

She explains, “My true passion is the time I spend with the nursery school; working with children, teachers and parents. I believe that families with young children are the future and I want to guide them along

Roni Shapiro the way to find their connection to Judaism.”

Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley feels that between the talented new director of the Early Childhood Program, the TEPV teachers and staff and the incredible indoor and outdoor learning environments, the childrenʼs social emotional needs can be met in this time of COVID, and learning will be enhanced, while keeping them safe and healthy.

For information regarding the Early Childhood Program email Roni Shapiro at roni@tepv.org or call (201) 391-8329.

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band Chris, and Fernanda Rosiello and husband Steve, and six adored grandchildren, Michael, Salvatore Castelbuono, of the Matthew, Brandon, Alyssa, Township of Washington, passed Danielle, and Stephanie. away on Sept. 1, 2020. He was 89 Interment, St. Maryʼs Cemeyears old. tery, Saddle Brook.

Born and raised in Alfred M. Bolognetta, SiciGRECO ly-Italy for 15 Alfred M. Greco, 89, of the years, he lived in Township of Washington, passed Brooklyn four years and Garfield away peacefully surrounded by his family on Frifor 24 years day, August 28, before settling in Washington 2020.

Township 46 years ago.

Alfred is surHe started his employment as vived by his a craftsman for Otis Elevator in beloved wife New York, then went to school Carolyn; his chiland became a pastry chef while dren Eugene and living in New York. When he his wife Joanne, moved to Garfield, he became a cabinet maker owning Avanti Theresa Stroud and her husband Kitchen Cabinets in Garfield for Bill, Michelle Greco Henley and her husband AJ and Anthony and 25 years, retiring in 1996.

Salvatore was a member of his wife Kristen; his six grandthe St. Anthony Society in children: Danielle Stroud, Ryan Garfield, and a parishioner of Our Stroud, Taylor Greco, Anthony Lady of Mt. Virgin RC Church in (AJ) Greco, Michael Rocco Greco and Gabriella (Gabby) Garfield.

Alfred was a He is predeceased by his twin Greco. sons, Peter in 1994 and Anthony proud naval veteran of the Korean in 2002, and six siblings, War, spending many years upon Giuseppe, Antonino, Castenzio, his return from service in the printing industry, most recently Paolina, Carmela, and Simone.

He is survived by his devoted as a lithography stripper and a wife of 61 years, Maria (nee plumbing salesman at Home Salerno), three loving children, Depot for 23 years.

A Mass celebrating Alfredʼs Rosalie Conti and husband life and faith was held at Our Anthony, Cira Koukos and hus-

Salvatore CASTELBUONO

Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Hedy Church in Township Of WashingLION ton, with entombment at Garden Hedy Lion (nee Hartschof Memories in Township of Newnham), 88, passed away Washington following.

Memorial contributions can peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday, be made in Alfredʼs name to the August 30, 2020.

Parkinsonʼs Foundation.

She was the beloved wife of Marie C. the late William, DENTATO devoted mother of Marie C. Dentato, 89, of Maureen Menakis Hillsdale, passed away peacefully and husband on Sunday, August 23.

Michael, and lovBeloved wife of ing grandmother of her grandthe late Nicholas daughters Stephanie and Gabriele Dentato. Devoted and her late grandson, Michael. mother of Patrick She is also survived by stepDentato and his son, Robert Lion, wife Denise and wife Carolyn, grandchildren Danielle and Jillian.

Maria Simmons Predeceased by stepson Kenand her husband neth Lion, survived by wife Michael, Thomas Michele and grandchildren Chrisand his wife Cheryl, Donna Vitale tine and Kimberly. and her husband Luigi. Loving grandmother of Meagan, Michele, Carmina R. Nicholas, Lauren, Christina and SCLAFANI Stephanie.

Carmina R. Sclafani, 93 years Born in Brooklyn, NY, she lived in Hillsdale for over 50 young, went home to be with her years. Marie was the receptionist husband Charles on Saturday, at the Emerson Convalescence August 29, 2020.

She was a loving wife and Center in Emerson for 30 years, before retiring in 2005 to care for caring mother to Diane Pirrera and her grandchildren. She was a husband Charles; Michael; Ellen parishioner of St. John the Baptist Mills and husband Frank and Robert. She was very proud of her Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations four children and will be missed may be made in Marieʼs memory more than words can say.

A funeral mass was held at St. to the charity of your choice.

Andrewʼs R.C. Church in Westwood, with interment at Ascension Cemetery in Airmont, N.Y. following. Memorial contributions can be made in The Sclafani Familyʼs name to any of the following: St. Francis of Assisi Breadline, 135 W. 31st St., New York, NY 10001; First Congregational Church, 109 Continental Ave., River Edge, NJ 07661; New Concepts For Living @ NCFL.Net/Donate; the River Vale Ambulance Corps, Police or Fire Department; or the Old Tappan Ambulance Corps.

Morris H. GORDON

Morris H. Gordon, of Hillsdale, passed away on August 29, 2020 with his family by his side.

Beloved husband of Leta Gordon for 47 years. Cherished son of the late Samuel and Lena Gordon.

Devoted father of Sheila (Yigael) Chetrit and Jeffrey (Jennifer) Gordon. Loving grandfather of Nava, Benjamin, and Samantha.

He was born in New York, NY and resided in Hillsdale for 46 years. He loved spending time with family and friends and had a passion for reading mysteries and collecting stamps.

Memorial contributions in his name can be made to the Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley, the Hillsdale Public Library, or the American Cancer Society.

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Eileen Ann FAY

Eileen Ann Fay (nee Murphy), 92, of Wyckoff, formerly of Hillsdale, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2020 under hospice care.

She joins her husband of 60 years, Thomas J. Fay (deceased 2009) and her daughter Maureen (deceased 2014).

She leaves behind her son Daniel Fay and his wife Maryjane of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; son James Fay and Karen Menzel of Ridgefield, NJ; daughter Kiara (Kerry) and her husband James Craffey of Allendale, NJ. She also leaves behind 13 loving grandchildren and 19 precious great-grandchildren.

Eileen was born in Bronx, NY to Venetia and John Murphy and then lived most of her life in Hillsdale. She was a woman very proud of her Irish heritage and was an active member of the community through the Hillsdale Fire Departmentʼs Ladies Auxiliary and St. John The Baptist R.C. Church.

Eileen continued her education after motherhood at Fairleigh Dickinson where she studied early childhood education and went on to work at Lollipop Nursery School in Park Ridge. She later worked in food services at Pascack Valley High School.

Above all, Eileen loved spending time with her children and all her grand and great-grandchildren, who affectionately called her Gigi. Nothing meant more to her than her family.

Eileen spent the past six years as a resident of Christian Health Care Center. The family would like to extend special thanks to staff members Denise, Sandy, Jan and Primrose who always went above and beyond to be compassionate and caring towards Eileen.

Due to current restrictions on gatherings, the family will hold a celebration of Eileenʼs life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests any donations in Eileenʼs memory be made to the Hillsdale Fire Department or the Hillsdale Ladies Auxiliary. Both organizations accept donations at 380 Hillsdale Ave., Hillsdale, NJ 07642.

Doris L. GIANNANTONIO

Doris L. Giannantonio, of Toms River and formerly of Washington Township, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2020 at the age of 88.

A proud veteran of the Korean War, where she served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Known for her Sunday gravy and the best chocolate chip cookies, Doris was a phenomenal cook. Working for many years at Finn and Claw restaurant, the most important roles in her life was being a devoted wife, mother,

grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend; she will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure to know her.

Predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank Giannantonio.

Survived by her children Frank M. Giannantonio, and his wife Kathy, Donna Giannantonio, and Toni Giannantonio, and her husband Thor Plubplung. Dear sister of Murell Wayne Reynolds and Gayle Reynolds, and his wife Jean. Adored grandmother of Michael Francis Giannantonio, and aunt of several nieces and nephews. She will be especially missed by her support dog, Roxy.

Interment, Madonna Cemetery in Fort Lee.

Angelina PAPA

Angelina Papa, 89, of River Vale, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2020.

Angie was born in the Bronx, NY, where she lived with her parents and four siblings in a traditional Italian-American household. She later met the love of her life there, Bill Papa and started a family. In 1967 Angie and Bill moved to Dumont, where she raised her children, watched them grow and witnessed the birth of seven grandchildren.

Angieʼs greatest love was spending time with her family, entertaining guests in her home, and preparing holiday meals for loved ones. She took immense pride in being involved in the everyday lives of her three daughters and grandchildren. Angie spent her days caring for others, which led to a long career in child care working at the JCC on the Palisades and Meadowbrook Elementary School in Hillsdale.

Her favorite pastime was taking day trips to the Point Pleasant Beach boardwalk, playing games and winning prizes with her two sisters. She cherished time spent vacationing in the Catskill Mountains for 40 years with her family.

Angieʼs most adored hobby was shopping.

Angelina is predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years, Bill; siblings Jennie Merante, Grace Angerano, Marie LoCicero, and Carl Zema. She is survived by her beloved children Maryann Martino and her husband Gene, Linda Consales and her husband Leon and Stephanie Kissane and her husband Patrick; seven grandchildren, Matthew Martino and wife Sandy; Stacey Martino, Vanessa Martino, Steven Consales, Andrew Consales, Michael Kissane and Michele Kissane. All will miss her very much.

An inurnment and celebration of Angelinaʼs life will be held at a future date to be determined.

Memorial contributions can be made in her name to the St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital.

Joseph L. Papay, age 91, passed away peacefully in hospice care in Orlando, FL. He was the son of Joseph A. Papay and Elizabeth E. Corse. He was born in Hoboken, graduated from Thomas A. Edison elementary school in 1942, then moved to Montvale, and graduated from Park Ridge High School in 1946.

Joe earned his undergraduate and post-graduate degrees at Fordham University where he was awarded a Ph.D. in Philosophy in 1952. Shortly thereafter, he began a teaching career as Professor of Philosophy at St. Peterʼs College in Jersey City, where he taught for 35 years.

He met his wife, Twila Yates, when she joined the faculty as an Associate Professor of English.

After 35 years he retired and joined his wife who had moved to Winter Park, FL as Professor of English and Director of Writing Programs at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. Joeʼs passions were trains, trolleys, travel, and Twila. Together they traversed the world to six of the seven continents. His train and trolley layouts took up two rooms in their Altamonte Springs home. Visitors would remark: “Your wife must really love you!”

Joe is survived by his brother, Eugene Papay, of Montvale, and was preceded in death by his wife and brothers Raymond and Lawrence Papay.

In respect of Joeʼs last wishes, a private memorial service will be held on Sanibel Island.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Joeʼs name made payable to the OLT Employee Christmas Fund.

Checks may be mailed to Orlando Lutheran Towers, Al Stinson, Unit 615, 300 East Church Street, Orlando, FL 32801.

Colleen S. MARONE

Colleen S. Marone (nee Johnson), of Hillsdale, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at the age of 67.

Prior to retiring she had worked as an administrative assistant at Liberty Travel in Ramsey for many years.

Colleen was a great baker and an avid gardener; she also enjoyed sewing, drawing and bowling.

Beloved wife of 36 years to Emil J. Marone Sr. Loving mother to Emil Marone Jr. and his wife Jen, John Hergenhan Sr. and his wife Tammy, Thomas Marone, James Palmer and Kathy Marone.

Cherished grandmother to Megan, Brandon, Joseph, Morgan, Jace, John Jr., Kal and Jude. Colleen is also survived by numerous brothers and sisters and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Colleenʼs memory to St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Loretta ENNICO

Loretta Ennico (nee Harms), 73, passed peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2020.

Mother to Laurie Bauman and husband Scott, Kimberly Ennico Smith and husband Robert, and Christopher Ennico. Dear sister to Carol Boznanski.

Loving grandma to Ryan, Andrew, Sarah and Nicholas.

Born and raised in Jersey City, Loretta trained in nursing at the Holy Name Hospital School of Nursing in Teaneck.

After graduating as a registered nurse in 1967, she met the love of her life, Louis Ennico Jr., a hospital pharmacist, who predeceased her in 2016. They married

and raised their family in Dumont, New Milford, and Westwood. Loretta served as a nurse in hospitals, physiciansʼ offices, and in home care. Her thoughtful and over generous spirit and humor will be missed.

Lorettaʼs skills at homemade crafts such as table decorations, costumes, gift wrapping, and floral arrangements made holidays and any day festive and special. Her stylishness, bright eyes, warm smile, and endearing laugh made any stranger she met her next friend.

Inurnment, Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah.

John J. PETERSON

John J. Peterson, Jr., 79, of Emerson, passed away suddenly in the presence of his loving wife on Thursday, August 20, 2020.

Devoted husband of Marie Rose (nee Frassa). Loving father of John III of Emerson, Michael and his wife Odessa of Washington, NJ, Johanna Bargisen and her husband Scott of Northvale and Anthony and his wife Melissa of Englewood. Proud grandfather of Scott Jr., Eric, Jenna, Courtney and Nicholas and great-grandfather of Rylinn.

Dear brother of Norman and the late Ronald, Douglas and Lorraine. Cherished son of the late John Sr. and Valerie of Piermont, NY. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

John was a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. He also served his community as police officer for 26 years for the Alpine Police Department, achieving rank of Sergeant. He belonged to PBA Local 399 and the NJ Honor Legion. John was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and enjoyed fishing, cooking, trips to Disney World and time spent at his Florida home.

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