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Melissa Heule

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Events

Closter Knights Schedule Fundraising Pasta Dinner CLOSTER, N.J. — A Nov. 7 fundraising dinner will be held by the Council 3679 Queen of Peace Closter Knights at Roger Troy Hall at the Church of St. Mary. Attendees 13 years of age and older can obtain tickets for $13 each to enjoy pasta, beverages and snacks. The 6 p.m. event is B.Y.O.B. The Knights were formed to help the sick, disabled and others in need. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works. The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in o…

by Melissa Heule

10/30/2015

Events

'Monkey Monkey' Music Makers Delight Children At Cliffside Park Library CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ — Cliffside Park Public Library brought in guitarist Meredith LeVande on Thursday for a children’s Halloween celebration. LeVande is part of Monkey Monkey Music, a group that is recognized by youngsters from its appearances on Kids Thirteen, NJTV, PBS, and other area networks. The singer, songwriter, producer, and director performed with Yuka Tadano on bass, Sasha Mayman, Barbara Merjan, and Maiko Uchida -- all three of whom plays drums -- and Julia Sinclair on sub-bass. A New York City resident, LeVande has a law degree and focused on women's studies before she pursue…

by Melissa Heule

10/30/2015

Neighbors

Rockleigh Jewish Home Organizes Once-In-Lifetime Trip To Israel ROCKLEIGH, NJ — Those dreaming of seeing Israel returned this week from a once-in-a-lifetime trip organized by the Jewish Home at Rockleigh Russ Berrie Home for Jewish Living. “For some, it was their first time, and for some they never thought they would be able to do it again,” said Ezra HaLevi, the home's director of communications and outreach. Some are well into their 80s, HaLevi said. “No one was denied participation because of finances,” said Susan Lilly, a licensed social worker and director of care management services. "But there were meetings and more meetings, and they had t…

by Melissa Heule

10/30/2015

Police & Fire

Bogota Police To Dedicate Borough Street Corner To Late Chief Smith BOGOTA, NJ — Bogota will posthumously honor a late police chief on Nov. 14 renaming a section of West Broad Street Henry J. Smith Way. “As time goes on, we move away from doing these kinds of things,” recently retired Chief John C. Burke told Daily Voice. "I think it’s appropriate to honor Chief Smith.” Smith was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in World War II before becoming a borough police officer. He served until 1988, Burke's first year. Several members of Smith's extended family either serve in the military, in emergency services or in health care. Smith worked on projects suc…

by Melissa Heule

10/29/2015

Neighbors

Bergenfield Auxilliary To Honor Veterans BERGENFIELD, NJ — Bergenfield's Auxilliary to VFW Post 6467 will honor military service members on Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11 during a ceremony at Borough Hall. “I want to speak about the 13 folds of the flag. Many do not know flag etiquette,” said Auxiliary President Chris Schimel of New Milford. “It's important that people carry on these kinds of things. People think there that the13 folds of the flag stand for the colonies, but that isn't it,” she said. More than 100 years old, the former national Ladies Auxiliary in August began including men. “I believe that there are so many females …

by Melissa Heule

10/29/2015

News

Harrington Park Sets Mischief Night, Halloween Curfews HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. — Harrington Park has set a 7 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors on Mischief Night, Oct. 30, and on Halloween, Oct. 31. Safe Kids Worldwide offered tips to help trick-or-treaters have fun and drivers out of danger: Walk Safely Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street. Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars. Trick or Treat With an Adult Children under the age of 12 shoul…

by Melissa Heule

10/29/2015

Neighbors

Fort Lee Realtor's First Marathon Will Benefit Armenian Organization FORT LEE, N.J. — A Fort Lee native is running in this weekend's New York City Marathon to benefit an Armenian organization that helped his cousin's career. “I’m helping the organization that helped her earn her MFA. I want to show my appreciation,” said Armen Azarnia, 45, whose first marathon will support the Armenian Students’ Association, which helped his cousin, Karen Azarnia. Azarnia, a realtor with Keller Williams, runs his own contracting company, Fort Lee's Acacia Property Advisors LLC. He grew up in Iran and France and attended Riverdale Country School in the Bronx. He speaks fiv…

by Melissa Heule

10/29/2015

Neighbors

Englewood Center Addresses Students' Psychological Development ENGLEWOOD, NJ — A Ho-Ho-Kus mother hopes a center in Englewood branches out to help more children in the Northern Valley area cope with their executive functioning deficits. Dana Koenig is the founder of UnPlugged, a Ho-Ho-Kus schools organization that helps teens and families disconnect from technology for better focus and less stress. Koenig received help from Dr. Tamar Z. Kahane, who runs the Kahane Center in Englewood. The POWER Program focuses on teaching children the executive functioning skills which are critical for success in school as well as at home. “This is a great program t…

by Melissa Heule

10/29/2015

Events

Urban League In Englewood Offers Veterans Resource Clinic ENGLEWOOD, NJ -- The Urban League for Bergen County Inc. will host a veteran's resource clinic in Englewood on Thurs. Nov. 5. The morning session will include a live panel discussion from 10 a.m. - noon with topics that include homelessness, education, employment, mental health, community service, and housing. From 1 - 3 p.m., the veteran's resource clinic will open and showcase more than 40 vendors for veterans and their families to learn more about services. The nearly century-old organization aims to help those who are disadvantaged by identifying and addressing their needs in educat…

by Melissa Heule

10/28/2015

Neighbors

Bergenfield Rabbi Delivers Teddy Bears To Needy Children Across The Globe BERGENFIELD, NJ — A female rabbi from Bergenfield has been bringing bears to Israel and other parts of the world to help those in need. “Teddy bears don’t discriminate,” Rabbi Claire Ginsburg Goldstein said. "When people can’t get along, teddy bears show them they can." Goldstein operates Bears From Bergenfield, a non-profit organization that has brought more than 162,000 bears to war-torn and impoverished areas around the world. She and a team of 10 others accept a number of toys and then distribute them. Goldstein began her mission after then-10-year-old son was hospitalized. …

by Melissa Heule

10/28/2015

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