Fright Night 2013 PAGE 2 November 2015 Mayor William Budesheim’S Report Volume 10 Number 11
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News for and about the residents of Riverdale November 2015 Volume 11 Number 11 Fright Night 2013 PAGE 2 November 2015 Mayor William Budesheim’s Report Volume 10 Number 11 William Budesheim, Editor October has been a busy month in clings. We have some of each left over. Lori Clinton, Associate Editor Riverdale. You can stop by the Municipal Building and Columnists pick up one of each while they are still As you can see on the cover of this available. Hailey Coonrad newsletter we have our new website up and Rob Errera running. You will find it much easier on the As a further show of support for our police, Catherine Felegi eyes and easier to navigate – to find the each homeowner who donated $5 to the William Lango forms, the announcements, the documents, Riverdale Food Pantry can have a star John Morley etc. that you are looking for. Should you painted on their driveway. Anyone still Elaine Peacock have any questions or suggestions to interested can still make a donation and you Don Pruden improve the site, please call or email me. will get your blue star. So far we have raised over $400 for the Food Pantry. Through our new website submitting rental In this Issue agreements for Glenburn and the Fright Night was bigger and better than Mayor Page 2 Community Center has been reactivated. It ever. Kudos to Krista Osborne and the Seniors Page 3 does have a new look, but the ease in Recreation Committee for all of the time Librarian Recipe Page 3 booking has returned. and thought they put into one of the most popular events brought to you by the Elaine Peacock Page 4 We have direct links to pay your water and Riverdale Recreation Department. Movie Trivia Page 5 sewer bills through your checking account Hailey Coonrad Page 6 with no convenience fees charged. Because of the conflict with Thanksgiving Mike’s Feed Farm Page 7 Day this year, the November meetings of On Monday we had our Police Appreciation the Mayor and Council will be consolidated Don Pruden Page 8 Night, a time to thank our police officers for into one meeting on Monday, November 16. YMCA Page 9 their service to the community. A That meeting will include the public hearing Women’s Club Page 10 representative from the national Support on the Quarry license renewal. Hope to see Your Local Police Committee speak about you at this important meeting. John Morley Page 10 the importance of our local police. The Catherine Felegi Page 11 Riverdale Republican Club donated a School News Page 12 special police magazine, Support Your Riverdale Rant Page 13 Local Police bumper stickers and window Mayor William Budesheim Library Page 15 Recreation Page 18 put baking soda in potatoes, it will turn them Secrets for Perfect Mashed Potatoes Veterans’ Day Page 23 black. Never pour cold milk into cooked potatoes. Natural Health Page 24 It will change the taste of the starch, giving it Never overmix or overcook potatoes. The an unpleasant flavor, not unlike cardboard. cell walls will rupture, releasing an excess of Fire Chief Page 26 starch resulting in gluey potatoes. Potatoes The milk should be warmed in a pan should be mashed with a vertical motion, not (preferably with a small amount of garlic or chives for flavor) before being added. stirred in a circular motion, to minimize the Buttermilk will give the potatoes a great damage that occurs by crushing the cells on flavor. If you’re watching your weight, save the wall of the bowl. some of the cooking water from the potatoes Try adding powdered milk or instant potato To submit announcements, and use that instead of butter or cream. flakes for extra-fluffy mashed potatoes. articles, advertisements or A pinch or Try squeezing some fresh lemon juice into two of baking your mashed potatoes instead of butter or oil. inquiries send to both emails: powder will give Season with freshly ground black pepper for [email protected] & mashed potatoes a no-added-fat mash that is flavorful and goes fantastically well with roast chicken. [email protected] extra fluff. Never Advertising rates are on Spray a small amount of vegetable oil on your knife before cutting a pie website www.riverdalenj.gov with a cream filling. This will stop the filling from sticking to the knife. PAGE 3 answered many important questions from members,. And this was a very informative program. Stop in and see her at Shop-Rite if you need any help choosing products. ---Refreshments were served and The October 5th meeting of the Riverdale Bingo played. Seniors was opened by President Dorothy Bowersox who welcomed back several The second meeting of the month held on October 19th was opened members, including Arlene Gormley, to by our President Dorothy Bowersox. She reminded us that at our whom Dorothy remarked, “stay healthy”! first meeting in November, we would have musical entertainment Chaplain Elaine Peacock read an by two sisters who both are singers and dancers. Sounds like fun! inspirational piece, “Autumn Time”, In keeping with the season, today we are having apple cider and followed by the flag salute, club pledge and special assorted donuts with our coffee and tea. Chaplain Elaine a moment of silence. October birthdays Peacock read an appropriate poem, “The Crimson Days of were recognized and members congratulated. Autumn”, which was followed by the flag salute, club pledge, a moment of silence and singing of “God Bless America”. Secretary Jean Mc Michael read the minutes of the previous meeting, and Treasurer Laura LaRosa gave her report. She also Dorothy asked that at the next meeting we all bring an item for the mentioned that we get a special discount on membership at B.J.’s, food pantry. She also showed us a postcard from Rome, sent by but that first-time applicants must fill out a form which we can get member Vita Alvina during her recent trip to Italy, commenting from her. that we are still thought of while someone is away. We also received a letter from Paul Carelli saying he was sorry he couldn’t Dorothy made a few announcements – reminding us of Fire attend the meeting, but advised us of the upcoming October 29th Prevention Week and that we should check and replace batteries on event where his team would be outlining their agenda. Dorothy smoke and carbon dioxide alarms. Also, for all you beefsteak fans, also discussed the upcoming election of Riverdale Seniors officers the Riverdale Firemen are sponsoring a beefsteak at the for 2016-2018 and introduced the nominating committee. Bloomingdale Firehouse on November 21st. Dorothy also remembered the passing of Yogi Berra, who was admired by fans Secretary and Treasurer Reports were given. Warren Sheps of the and non-fans alike of the New York Yankees. Trip Committee said that the “Oktoberfest” trip was very successful and everyone had a great time. Dorothy thanked him for all he and Laura Van Ry reported on the Christmas Party luncheon at the Sandy Wolf’s hard work planning the trips. Laura Van Ry Regency in December, and said that we will have the same reminded us to get our checks in by the November 16th meeting for entertainer as last year. Warren Sheps of the Trip Committee gave our December Christmas Party. last minute details on the departure time of the forthcoming “Oktoberfest” trip and suggested plans for an outlet shopping trip. The meeting was closed, the raffle conducted, and a few people The meeting was closed and Mary Gambino conducted the raffle entertained us with jokes. Refreshments were served and Bingo and read a few very funny jokes. was played. Our guest speaker today was Danielle Colombo, a nutritionist from Respectfully submitted, Shop-Rite of Lincoln Park. We played a Bingo type game with Kay Boucher prizes, which covered topics such as vitamins, fats fiber, sugars, etc., and discussed products which are nutritionally beneficial. She Scrumptious Spaghetti Sauce and Luscious Meatballs The Board of Ingredients: 2lbs ground sirloin Health is having a 1-32oz. can of diced tomatoes ( with spices ) 1-32oz. can of tomato sauce rabies clinic on 2 yellow onions ( one chopped and one grated) 1 green pepper (chopped) Saturday, Nov. 14 2 eggs Italian bread crumbs at the DPW 1 ½ tbsp. of sugar Parsley flakes Linda Vogel, Librarian garage, on Dalton Oregano 1 tbsp. Garlic powder Dr, 11 am - 1 pm. Preparation: In a large bowl mix In a large pot add diced tomatoes, ground sirloin, eggs, 1 cup of tomato sauce, chopped green If you don’t want to freeze a sandwich, freeze a juice box and breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp of parsley pepper, chopped onion and sugar. flakes, Oregano and grated onion. Stir and add some parsley flakes, pack it in your lunch bag. It will act as an ice pack to keep (Meat should be sticky while oregano and garlic powder to sauce. foods could but should thaw by lunchtime. mixing, do not mix too much, it will After meatballs are browned add to A full freezer works more efficiently than a half-full freezer be tough) Make into balls. In a sauce, let cook for at least 2 hours because the cold in the foods themselves will help to maintain skillet put olive oil in bottom of pan, on low. add meatballs and brown. the temperature, saving you considerable money in electricity. PAGE 4 Riverdale Food Pantry Music to God’s Ears By Elaine Peacock This Month’s Shopping List Did you know that every time you Canned vegetables give thanks, are thankful for Soup and tuna something or say thank you it is music Rice to GOD’s ears? November is a Potatoes beautiful month with clear blue skies, Peanut butter & jelly a crisp feeling to the air and many reasons to give thanks.