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Melissa Heule

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Hackensack Physicians Perform Life-Changing, Pro-Bono Surgeries HACKENSACK, N.J. — Three physicians from Englewood, Hackensack and West Nyack volunteered their time this fall to provide life-changing surgical care to children in need in the U.S. and overseas. The doctors from ENT & Allergy Associates help out with Healing The Children New Jersey and International Surgical Health Initiative. Both non-profits run ongoing service trips for medical professionals. Physicians as well was nurses sign up to provide pro-bono care for youngsters who do not have access to life-changing surgical procedures. “Physicians, nurses - we have no trouble getting vo…

by Melissa Heule

12/18/2015

Events

Teaneck Rotary Names Seniors Citizens Consultant 'Rotarian Of The Year' TEANECK, N.J. — The Teaneck Rotary is naming Senior Citizens Consultant Joel Goldin, of Norwood, “Rotarian of the Year” on Thurs. Dec. 17 at Regina’s Steakhouse in Teaneck. "I nominated Joel Goldin because he has made significant contributions to the mission and operation of our club,” Teaneck Rotary president Tamarha Ellerbe told Daily Voice. Goldin, a Brooklyn native and 30-year Bergen County resident, has demonstrated "Service Above Self" as an active member of the community, Ellerbe said. He has done consulting for more than 6,500 families on elder care. In doing so, Gol…

by Melissa Heule

12/17/2015

Neighbors

Cliffside Park Library Assistant, Crochet Instructor Sells Artistry CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — A crochet instructor from Palisades Park is selling her artistry at Cliffside Park Library and to teach patrons all about the craft. Linnae Palazzola's scarves, ear warmers, hats and ponchos are all a part of the featured work on display at the library throughout December. Palazzola, an assistant at the library, is happy that she's showing her own work "finally," she said. The self-taught crochet first learned the craft when she was five years old by watching her mother. "I like to create my own stuff," she said. "They are my own designs.”…

by Melissa Heule

12/17/2015

Real Estate

Renovations Modernize Oakland's Historic Library OAKLAND, N.J. — After more than a decade of litigations and delays in the borough, the Oakland Library's renovation project is underway. Voters approved a referendum on the project in 2000, but new plans have been drawn up to proceed with the reconstruction of the original public library’s annex and other sections. “To be able to restore a historic landmark back to its former glory and have people use it again —that’s huge,” Library Director Peter Havel said. “It’s going to be great to use it in more than one way.” The governing body expected to go to bid in the winter months, but that da…

by Melissa Heule

12/17/2015

Neighbors

Bergenfield Hotdog Man's Sales Strong Through December BERGENFIELD, N.J — A 71-year-old Bergenfield hotdog vendor is going strong at his usual Portlane Avenue location as warm weather lingers through the last week of autumn. Mark Butler, of Ridgefield Park, has been perched at the business window of Mark's Hot Dogs truck on most business days since 1981. “I like to joke around with people, and get them to talk,” said Butler, who's memorized the orders of dozens of regular customers. “Some of my friends are retired, but I have too keep moving.” Butler — a U.S. Army veteran — started off selling breakfast items from his truck, but found that the…

by Melissa Heule

12/16/2015

Business

Waldwick Playgroup Features Painted Feet, Spaghetti Bins WALDWICK, N.J. — A Hoboken mother of two is not afraid of youngsters getting messy in her Hugs & Bugs Club classes in Waldwick. “There are a lot of expensive toys that children like for two seconds, and then they are done with them,” said Olivia Burks, who is also running classes in Hoboken and West New York. “This past week, we did pipe cleaners in pasta strainers for fine motor skills for children who have sensory issues — it’s wonderful for them.” Burks is a painter and actress and came upon the idea of a sensory class for children when she had kids. “I can’t explain what sticky …

by Melissa Heule

12/16/2015

Events

Njcu Performers Take Harrington Park Stage For "Children Of Eden" HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. — A former conductor for Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" on Broadway will lead New Jersey City University students in a performance of Steven Schwartz’s “Children of Eden” at St. Andrew’s Church in Harrington Park on Dec. 21. Amy Duran — who spent 7 years with Broadway — will be the conductor the 7:30 show about the story of creation. Music Theater Studies Director and acclaimed Broadway star is directing the show. The Harrington Park pianist has performed as a substitute for numerous musicians and as assistant conductor in dozens of Broadway and professiona…

by Melissa Heule

12/16/2015

Neighbors

Closter Commission Seeks To Rebuild Trails, Keep Farm-Area Deer At Bay CLOSTER, N.J. -- Members of the Closter Environmental Commission are working to tackle two lingering issues at Mac Bain Farm before winter strikes: deer and disappearing hiking trails. Deer have broken through parts of a fence intended to keep them away from vegetable and herb crops. Plant overgrowth and weather conditions have worn away at the grounds of walking areas. The two areas belong to the community. "You can see the attempts to fix the fence, but we are looking to make estimates and repairs. If the weather's good, they may happen soon," Closter Historical Society and Co…

by Melissa Heule

12/16/2015

Events

Old Tappan Library Shares Graduation Ceremony For Book Lovers OLD TAPPAN, N.J. -- Old Tappan Library is honoring graduates of its Master of Book Appreciation Program on Dec. 15. "My future son-in-law said he was working on his MBA: Master in Beer Appreciation at this restaurant," said Library Director Susan Meeske, who then figured she could conduct one for books at the library. "I talked to my staff about it and they were all enthused." Patrons became students with the assignment of reading a variety of books to earn credits. Genres included fiction, mystery, young adult, classic literature, biography or memoir, non-fiction, and…

by Melissa Heule

12/14/2015

Neighbors

Closter Rabbi Connects Young Adults Connect To Jewish Faith CLOSTER, N.J. — A Closter rabbi is visiting university students to keep them connected to their Jewish faith and their communities. David-Seth Kirshner of Temple Emanu-El located on Piermont Road is in his second year of conducting the Kesher [Connection] program which aims to keep Jewish young adults connected to their faith. "College years are the age when many young adults form a religious identity,” the rabbi said. "Ironically, they are at a place where much of the ingredients like clergy, leadership, and Jewish life are absent from their lives. We want reach these students so…

by Melissa Heule

12/14/2015

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