As I was entering Riverside Square at the entrance between Bloomingdale’s and Rosa Mexicano, three lovely ladies were leaving. I was on the way in to cover a cooking demonstration at Bloomies by Ooh La La. One of the ladies stopped, recognized me and said hello. It was Susan Sherrill, Food Editor for The Record and 201 Magazine. We had met at the opening of Smashburgers at Riverside Square and the next day again at Fairway Market in the Paramus Fashion Center where we were both food judges.

A special thank you to all those who helped fill the Council Chamber for the Paramus Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing last week (10/14) in reference to the "Enchantment at Paramus" application. What appears to be the last meeting pertaining to this application will take place next week. It is important that we show up in force once again to voice our opposition and speak out against this proposed oversized, high-density development. Those in attendance will be allowed to speak prior to the Board voting. We are hoping that the Zoning Board does not approve any variances related to this project and that this application is DENIED on local, county, and state levels. Please spread the word and join us so we can speak out together and say NO!! The hearing will take place at 7:30 PM on Thursday, October 28th inside Paramus Borough Hall.

Representatives available to meet face-to-face with Medicare-eligible individuals and their families to help them make informed decisions

For millions of Medicare-eligible individuals, October marks the beginning of “Medicare enrollment season,” during which information about 2011 Medicare plan options becomes available. UnitedHealthcare has opened a Medicare information and sales kiosk at the Paramus Park mall to help people eligible for Medicare understand their plan choices and get the knowledge they need to make informed, personalized Medicare decisions in time for the Medicare Annual Election Period (Nov. 15-Dec. 31).

Paramus market collection will serve The Center for Food Action and families in need throughout Bergen County

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. (october 19, 2010) - Companion Animal Advocates, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Bergen County, is partnering with the Paramus location of Whole Foods Market® to host a pet food drive. Companion Animal Advocates is collecting pet food and treats, for dogs and cats, and will be collected at the Whole Foods Market® located at 300 Bergen Town Center in Paramus from Monday, October 25th through Monday November 8th.

Paramus, NJ - The 2010 Holiday Season is fast approaching and for children and teens in our community in foster care, or kids dealing with depression and other emotional issues, this is one of the most challenging times of year. Your donation will make a holiday dream come true for a child who may otherwise receive no gift.

Englewood Hospital Performs Significantly Better Than National Average According to Study of the Nation’s 5,000 Hospitals

Englewood Hospital and Medical Center today announced that it has received multiple 5-Star ratings for the quality of its cardiac and pulmonary care from HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. The recognition is based on the Thirteenth Annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America study, released today, which analyzes patient outcomes at virtually all of the nation’s hospitals. A 5-star quality rating indicates that Englewood’s clinical performance is better than expected.

Ever since Lana Turner wore the tight blue pullover in the 1937 movie "They Won't Forget," sweater girls have created a fashion sensation. Every season, designers reinvent this sexy basic that actually got its beginnings in the late 1800s in lowly horse stables when trainers used "sweater" blankets to make horses perspire — just a little fashion trivia for you! And who can forget the "twinset" cardigans introduced by none other than that famous French designer in the 1930s, Coco Chanel.

We are in the era of Democratic Extreme Girls -- Big Nanny handmaidens who demand control of your children, your health care, your energy use, your pocketbook and your news. And that's just for starters. If you think President Obama will move to the center after the midterms, think again.
Liberal bloggers are buzzing about the possibility that environmental czar Carol Browner could be appointed White House chief of staff next year.

Our houseguests from Australia had just arrived, when the tufted titmouse began warbling from its perch over our kitchen sink.
The family of six fell silent. "What was that?" Greg asked.
I pointed to our Audubon singing bird clock on the wall. "A different bird every hour, on the hour," I chirped.
Greg threw back his head and laughed. "Kids, welcome to America."

The Garden State Harmonica Club monthly meetings will be held on Nov. 1 and Nov.15 at 7:30 pm in room 103 at the Community Church of Glen Rock, 354 Rock Road in Glen Rock. Enter via the parking lot at Hamilton Avenue. The church is handicapped accessible. Business meetings and playing are held regularly on the first Monday of each month with an informal second meeting taking place on the third Monday.