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Melissa Heule

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Events
Exhibit Enlivens Englewood Sports History Exhibit Enlivens Englewood Sports History
Exhibit Enlivens Englewood Sports History ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — An Englewood Historical Society exhibit at the Mackay Park Gatehouse is highlighting the history of sports in the area. Curated by Imari Nacht, "From Gatehouse to Gateway to Sports: the Story of Mackay Park and Sports in Englewood” is open on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. until Dec. 13. “People look at these pictures from the Little League and they recognize family members or themselves,” said Charlotte Bennett Schoen, a member of the historical society and former councilwoman. “There’s a video of a ticker tape parade, and five people told me they saw them…

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Neighbors
Leonia Scouts Surpass Thanksgiving Food Collections Record Leonia Scouts Surpass Thanksgiving Food Collections Record
Leonia Scouts Surpass Thanksgiving Food Collections Record FORT LEE, N.J. — Cub Scout Troop 71 in Leonia had a record-breaking collection of pantry and Thanksgiving goods for those in need. “Families want to have a real Thanksgiving, so we like to add stuffing or sweet potatoes,” said organizer Bernadette Flaim. The Scouts collected 564 bags of donated goods, surpassing their previous high of 400. They worked in designated areas, with troop leaders following up on routes to check for any final bag donations. The Girl Scouts then managed and sorted the food at St. John's Food Pantry. The group participates in the Scouts’ national program each year…

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Norwood Church Dedicates Concert To Those With Special Needs Norwood Church Dedicates Concert To Those With Special Needs
Norwood Church Dedicates Concert To Those With Special Needs NORWOOD, N.J. — Chodae Community Church in Norwood is celebrating "His Family Day" with a concert for those with special needs. “The people with special needs will do handbells," said Doomin Cho, the church pastor. "And teachers are going to perform, too." Another 10 members form EnoB, a nonprofit music organization will join them at the Dec. 12 concert -- from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.The goal of the host His Friends Ministry is to reach sensitive communities through art and music.. “Our ministries' families celebrate the year that God has been with us," Cho sa…

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Neighbors
Demarest Teen's Musical Holiday Display Lights Up Neighborhood Demarest Teen's Musical Holiday Display Lights Up Neighborhood
Demarest Teen's Musical Holiday Display Lights Up Neighborhood DEMAREST, N.J. — A 15-year-old Demarest this holiday is continuing a tradition he began in memory of his late mother, sequencing music to go with holiday displays outside his home. Daniel Eisenberg, a freshman at Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest, arranges a traditional, static display with 30-foot tall wrapped trees, and another side with LED lights on a 10,000-bulb tree. In total,100,000 bulbs light the Evergreen Place property. “There are a lot of displays that have just Christmas music," Eisenberg said. "We have everything from hip hop to traditional.” It tak…

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Neighbors
Rutherford Band Carries Tune In Memory Of Longtime Conductor Rutherford Band Carries Tune In Memory Of Longtime Conductor
Rutherford Band Carries Tune In Memory Of Longtime Conductor RUTHERFORD, N.J. — A community band is carrying on a nearly 75-year tradition of music in Rutherford following the death of longtime conductor Ray Heller in September. Heller, was 86, "was very encouraging," said percussionist Tom Monroe, the Rutherford Community Band president. "Everyone just loved Ray.” Monroe's father, Tom "Doc" Monroe, launched the band in 1941. Bill M. Hutzel was the second conductor, followed by Heller in 1963. Conductors Matthew Favaro and Don Rolle now carry the baton. The band's itinerary includes a Nov. 28 tree lighting followed by a D…

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Schools
Ridgefield Students Turkey Trot To Raise Funds For PTA Ridgefield Students Turkey Trot To Raise Funds For PTA
Ridgefield Students Turkey Trot To Raise Funds For PTA RIDGEFIELD, N.J. — Students from three Ridgefield schools will each conduct Turkey Trot on Wednesday to raise money for field trips, events and other needs. Students are asking family and friends to sponsor them with a flat donation of $5 or more before they set off in their gymnasiums, courtyards and parking lots. “It’s something fun to bring them together, and it is fun for them to ask others for donations,” said Tammy Martinelli, the Ridgefield PTA's corresponding secretary. Students will walk with their grade levels. Their older counterparts will help them out.

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Historic Alpine House Closes Season With Thanksgiving Experience Historic Alpine House Closes Season With Thanksgiving Experience
Historic Alpine House Closes Season With Thanksgiving Experience ALPINE, N.J. — An historic house in Alpine preparing a “Thanksgiving Time” program that brings the community back to life in the 1800s. This Saturday and Sunday, from 1 - 4 p.m., the Kearney House in Palisades Interstate Park will feature staff members dressed in period attire as they serve cider and teach youngsters how to play a number of games. “A lot of people are kind of looking for something to do with friends or relatives in town," said Eric Nelsen, a historical interpreter for the park who has overseen the riverfront historic house since 1998. "You don’t want to go to a ma…

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Sports
Old Tappan Girls' Volleyball: Focus, Hard Work Produces Perfect Season Old Tappan Girls' Volleyball: Focus, Hard Work Produces Perfect Season
Old Tappan Girls' Volleyball: Focus, Hard Work Produces Perfect Season OLD TAPPAN, N.J. — The Old Tappan girls’ volleyball didn't set out to remain undefeated this season -- but, instead, focused on disciplined practices and taking matches against tough competitors one at a time. On Sunday, the top-seeded team capped an undefeated season by topping four-time defending champion Immaculate Heart for the NJSIAA/Wilson Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions title at William Paterson University on Sunday. It was the first ToC title for Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan (26-0) since 2010. “It was really a remarkable, remarkable year for us," …

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Small Works Bring Artists Extra Bucks At New Milford Exhibit Small Works Bring Artists Extra Bucks At New Milford Exhibit
Small Works Bring Artists Extra Bucks At New Milford Exhibit NEW MILFORD, N.J. — New Milford’s Art Center of Northern New Jersey will present its annual small works show Dec. 4-11. “Anybody who is an artist builds up a lot of work,” said Ruth Miller, the executive director of the center. “It gives artists a chance to empty their attics and earn some money.” Over the past eight years, Miller has noticed a changing population among the minorities throughout the area, with an increase in Asian artists. She said she hopes to see more seniors experimenting with paints and palettes. Buyers may find works that are no larger than 16 x 20 inches and valued…

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Schools
Cresskill Grade-Schoolers Earn Diplomas In Money Management Cresskill Grade-Schoolers Earn Diplomas In Money Management
Cresskill Grade-Schoolers Earn Diplomas In Money Management CRESSKILL, N.J. -- Edward H. Bryan Elementary School in Cresskill held its first "graduation" of the school year on Monday -- for students who completed a special money management class. "It gives students the skills at a young age," said its founder, Shara Nadler of Haworth. "We are trying to get it in more schools." Fifteen youngsters completed a weeks-long after school program with iPiggiBank, a money management course sponsored by Bank of New Jersey that Nadler created as a way to teach her three young boys about responsibility and healthy financial habits.…

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