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Melissa Heule

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Midland Park Fire Department Seeks 'Project Santa' Feedback MIDLAND PARK, N.J. — The Midland Park Fire Department is seeking input on its first-ever Project Santa event. The department invited Santa to travel around neighborhood streets, visit hundreds of children, and distribute gifts, all for a donation to support emergency service workers. Participants are asked for their feedback on the timeliness of the department answering questions, and days and times for drop-offs and visits. “I thought they did a wonderful job,” said [WHO IS HE?] Andy Smith. “They did a flawless job - the kids were really surprised to see Santa.” CLICK HERE for more inf…

by Melissa Heule

12/28/2015

Neighbors

Oakland Woman Gives Back To Honor Late Brother OAKLAND, N.J. — An Oakland woman is remembering the 10th anniversary of her brother's death by giving to those in need with fundraising efforts. Susan McLaughlin said her late brother, Chris, enjoyed organizing "McLaughstock — an annual Fourth of July fundraiser for different benefactors. McLaughlin feels the fundraiser is the most suitable way to honor her brother's death. “It’s been a landmark year,” McLaughlin said. "I want to make sure 100 percent of the donations go to a cause. I would love for it to focus on families in crisis.” Chris McLaughlin died at age 23 after fallin…

by Melissa Heule

12/28/2015

Neighbors

Cliffside Park Church Stages Centennial Celebrations CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. - Church of the Epiphany in Cliffside Park is preparing to celebrate its centennial anniversary on Jan. 2. The official Feast of the Epiphany celebrated by the Catholic Church runs in tandem with the 100th anniversary of the parish. “When you are around for 100 years, it’s amazing the amount of materials you retain,” said Parish Council President John Mitchell, who has been involved in the church for 20 years. The church will be showcasing enlarged photos from a century-old archive on posters and in a slideshow presentation after Saturday evening mass that first weeken…

by Melissa Heule

12/28/2015

Events

Teaneck Students Aid Rockleigh Seniors ROCKLEIGH, N.J. -- Students from Maayanot Yeshiva High School in Teaneck volunteered at the Jewish Home at Rockleigh by sorting medical supplies to be sent to refugees and the needy. The Harriet Seid Medical Equipment Sorting Project, with the support of the AFYA Foundation, was held last week at the Jewish Home. Teens also spent time with residents around Christmas as they played games with them including bingo and bowling. "They both get a lot out of it," volunteer Marc Serco said. "The teens and seniors, especially during the holiday season." Dozens of youngsters …

by Melissa Heule

12/28/2015

Neighbors

Englewood Cliffs Woman Pens Book On Raising Children With Special Needs ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — An Englewood Cliffs mother of three is donating proceeds from her newly-published book on parenting and special needs children to a charity that also supports the cause. Lilian Grinsberg self published “I, You, and Us: Living with a Special-Needs Family on the Journey to Self-Discovery.” She wanted to share her personal experiences of raising three children — two who have special needs — and expand her blog to benefit Camp Acorn in Allendale. "The most difficult part was how to organize the little essays,” she said. The story is broken into three sections…

by Melissa Heule

12/24/2015

Events

Dumont Native Breaks World Record As Fastest Santa Claus, Donates $38K DUMONT, N.J. — A Dumont native is breaking world records and donating the money he raised while doing it — all while dressed as St. Nick. Brian Lang — deemed the fastest Santa Claus marathoner in the world last month — finished the Philadelphia Marathon in 2:54:02. He donated the more than $3,800 he raised for the race to Mighty Writers, a non-profit dedicated to helping kids in improve their reading and writing skills. "I started this whole thing to do something I didn't think I could do and to raise some money for a great cause," Lang wrote on Facebook. "What I'm leavin…

by Melissa Heule

12/24/2015

Neighbors

Leonia Church Takes Ministries To The Internet LEONIA, N.J. — Leonia United Methodist Church announced on Dec. 21 that it will offer a free faith-based video library. Parishioners will be able to access RightNow Media to assist them on their religious journeys. "[It's] Netflix of video bible studies,” said Rev. David Wehrle, UMC's pastor. The site is an extensive library of religious videos created by hundreds of other leaders and has approximately 12,000 available features. Groups or individuals can view the material on tablets, televisions and other digital devices from home or on the go. Viewers can customize selections …

by Melissa Heule

12/23/2015

Events

Closter Historic Preservation Saving Roads In History Books CLOSTER – Local historians are nominating Blanch Avenue and other roads for historic designation in the borough throughout the coming months to preserve some of the borough's history. The Closter Historic Society is collecting data and research from community members and will present their suggestions to council sometime in 2016. Some of the sites — including stone houses and farms — date back to the mid-1700s. "This is something that we are working on," Closter Historical Society and Commission Member Bobbie Bouton-Goldberg said. To qualify for historic designation, a site mus…

by Melissa Heule

12/23/2015

Events

Our Lady Of Mercy In Park Ridge Chosen As Pilgrim Church For 2016 PARK RIDGE, N.J. — Our Lady of Mercy in Park Ridge is one of 6 religious venues that's been designated as a pilgrim church for 2016 — and it's is letting visitors know with decorated doors. The Pascack Road church is one of 6 religious venues recognized by the Catholic Archdiocese of Newark in the Extraordinary Jubilee of the Year of Mercy. The doors are decorated with the logo of Jesus carrying a follower and Pope Francis, along with one of his quotes to symbolize sharing mercy and asking for forgiveness. Bishop John Walter Flesey held a special ceremony at the church on Dec. 19 to open…

by Melissa Heule

12/23/2015

Schools

Cliffside Park Firefighters Escort Santa To School For Storytime CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — Students at Cliffside Park School No. 3 got a special visit from Mayor Thomas Calabrese on Dec. 17 during the PTO’s "Stories with Santa." More than 60 students attended the annual event with their parents. The youngsters made four different holiday crafts with the help of teachers and sixth grade students. Santa Claus himself, Rudolph, Frosty and Santa's elves were then escorted to the school by the Cliffside Park Volunteer Fire Department. The mayor and council provided books and gym bags for each of the children. Everyone enjoyed milk and cookies befor…

by Melissa Heule

12/23/2015

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