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Former Ridgewood Student To Japanese Lit, In Japan Former Ridgewood Student To Japanese Lit, In Japan
Former Ridgewood Student To Japanese Lit, In Japan RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Laura Berry -- a 2012 graduate of Ridgewood High School -- is the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship, the Ridgewood News has reported.Berry just graduated with honors from Carnegie Mellon University, with a degree in creative writing and Japanese studies, according to the Ridgewood News, and Berry plans to use the scholarship to study Japanese literature -- in Japan. Her interest in Japanese literature was sparked while she was in high school, the Ridgewood News reported. "I stumbled upon a book by Yoko Ogawa in a bookstore and I was kind of like, 'That's it, this i…
Demarest Student Wins Grand Prize In Speech Contest Demarest Student Wins Grand Prize In Speech Contest
Demarest Student Wins Grand Prize In Speech Contest DEMAREST, N.J. -- Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest senior Hyun Joo "Haley" Yang received the grand prize at the sixth annual speech contest sponsored by Kyung-Uhn Scholarship Association of Kyunggi Girl's High School Alumnae Association of Greater New York Area. KGGHS is an all-girls high school in Seoul, South Korea, established over 100 years ago. Over 600 of its alumnae live in the tri-state area. The competition was held on April 23, at the Korean Community Center in Tenafly. The theme of the speech contest is "Korean history, culture and people" and…
Author Brings the Red Apple Rest To Englewood Library Author Brings the Red Apple Rest To Englewood Library
Author Brings the Red Apple Rest To Englewood Library ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Author Elaine Freed Lindenblatt will discuss her "Stop at the Red Apple: The Restaurant on Route 17" on Wednesday, May 25, at the Englewood Public Library. The well-reviewed book tells the story of how her father, Russian immigrant Reuben Freed turned his restaurant into a landmark -- as attested to by the reminiscing reviewers of the book. Lindenblatt lived the story, and retells it compellingly. The Amazon blurb notes, 'Stop at the Red Apple' is at once an account of growing up in 1950s small-town America, a glimpse into the workings of a successful food oper…
Hewitt's Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital Runs Summer Raffle Hewitt's Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital Runs Summer Raffle
Hewitt's Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital Runs Summer Raffle HEWITT, N.J. -- The Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital, in Hewitt, is having a summer raffle, for a beach bag filled with goodies -- including a Kindle Paperwhite. The bag also includes an Amazon gift card, children's books, pet toys, a beach towel and sunscreen. Folks will receive a raffle ticket one of two ways. First, get a raffle ticket with each qualifying purchase of the flea or heartworm medicines Frontline, Heartgard, Interceptor or Revolution. Second, you can donate to Support Our 4 Legged Soldiers at the animal hospital, of either a monetary donation or one of the items listed on the …
Upper Saddle River Gym Launches Climbing Class For Women Upper Saddle River Gym Launches Climbing Class For Women
Upper Saddle River Gym Launches Climbing Class For Women UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- Women have a fun new way to stay fit and challenge themselves physically and mentally at the Gravity Vault, in Upper Saddle River. The gym offers a fitness and climbing class geared for women who want to learn how to climb, improve their current climbing performance or simply try something beyond a typical gym routine. The women's climbing and fitness class is run by personal trainer and American Mountain Guides Association climbing guide Anyssa Lucena of Montvale. It offers an alternative to routine gym workouts in a supportive, female environment. "As …
New Officers For Saddle Brook VFW Post Installed New Officers For Saddle Brook VFW Post Installed
New Officers For Saddle Brook VFW Post Installed SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- VFW Post 3484, in Saddle Brook, installed new post officers and officers of the men's and ladies auxiliary on May 14. The ceremony was videotaped and will air on Our Town TV, Cablevision channel 77, Verizon Fios channel 38. "I want to personally thank the VFW for all their charitable work and assistance they have provided to our community throughout the years," a borough Facebook noted. "Best of luck to Post 3484 for another productive and prosperous year." The borough also noted, May is National Military Appreciation Month, "which gives all o…
Edward R. Baker, 92, East Rutherford Resident Edward R. Baker, 92, East Rutherford Resident
Edward R. Baker, 92, East Rutherford Resident EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Edward R. Baker, of East Rutherford, died on Saturday, May 21. He was 92. Born in Jersey City, Baker was an Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 106th Cannon Company, from 1943-1946. Before he retired, he was a coilwinder for Westinghouse Elevator Division in Jersey City for 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Helen (Pitula) Baker; children Bruce Baker and his wife Mary, Susan Arnold and her husband Richard, and Nancy Megaro and her husband Daniel; grandchildren Steven Baker, Deena Megaro, Adam Arnold and Nicole Megaro; adopted granddaughter Janitza Aquin…
Doris Andrews Weiss, 95, Rutherford Resident Doris Andrews Weiss, 95, Rutherford Resident
Doris Andrews Weiss, 95, Rutherford Resident RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Doris Andrews Weiss -- a Rutherford resident, formerly of Riegel Ridge, Milford -- died on Thursday, May 19. She was 95.While she was still raising her children, Weiss began working for Milford pharmacist Arnold Bowker. She became a full-time employee and ultimately worked there until she was 87. She and her husband were two of the original shareholders and then members of Holland Township's Oak Hill Golf Club, and they remained active for over 30 years. Weiss was a great golfer, and one of the best lady bowlers in the area as well. She loved to cook and bake, even into …
Frederick H. Mier, 89, Former Carlstadt Resident Frederick H. Mier, 89, Former Carlstadt Resident
Frederick H. Mier, 89, Former Carlstadt Resident CARLSTADT, N.J. -- Frederick H. Mier -- a Pompton Plains resident, formerly of Carlstadt -- died on Sunday, May 22. He was 89. A Navy veteran of World War II, Mier worked for Western Union in Paterson for 40 years. He was a member of the Carlstadt First Presbyterian Church, a life member of the Carlstadt VFW Post 3149, and a former member and past president of the Carlstadt Friendship Club. He is survived by his wife, Helen (Arena) Mier; daughters Kathleen Bulger and her husband Ed, Nancy Auletta and her husband Eddie, Ginny Valentine and her husband Lee, Lori Black, and Judy Sotardi; seven…
Jean Di Filippi, 88, Maywood Resident Jean Di Filippi, 88, Maywood Resident
Jean Di Filippi, 88, Maywood Resident MAYWOOD, N.J. -- Jean Di Filippi, of Maywood, died on Sunday, May 22. She was 88. Before she retired, Di Filippi worked for Hackensack Hospital as a clerk. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, in Rochelle Park, as well as a member of the American Legion Post 170 Ladies Auxiliary and the Rochelle Park Seniors. She is survived by her companion, Thomas Fedorek, of Saddle Brook, and her son, Stephen De Filippi and his wife Liliana. She was predeceased by her husband, Gus Di Filippi. Visiting hours will be from 10-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24, at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 113 …
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