WNY school board race seat decided
In a vote that took two weeks long to tabulate, West New York Board of Education President Adam Parkinson was declared the winner of the third and remaining seat on the school board, beating out Alex Navas 2,643 to 2,638, in the tightest school board race in the county. The final result came after vote-by-mail and provisional ballots were tabulated.
Eight candidates ran for three spots in West NewYork’s Nov. 8 Board of Education race.
They included two slates – the Children First slate, backed by Mayor Felix Roque, and Save Our Schools. Children First includes incumbent board trustee David Morel, Board President Adam Parkinson, and Planning Board member Jose Alcantara. Save Our Schools features Alex Navas, a Town Hall employee, Melinda Saunders, a supply chain manager, and Ron Scheurle, a local funeral home director.
Two independents also ran: John Smith, and Juan Carlos Alvarado, who previously ran for a two-year term on the board in 2014.
Ron Scheurle, a critic of Roque, finished in first place overall with 2,891 votes. Morel finished second with 2,710 votes.
Still seeking information on an unidentified woman in Hoboken hospital
Hoboken University Medical Center and the Police Department asked for assistance last week in identifying a woman who has been at the hospital for almost 50 days. According to a police release, the female has a life threatening illness and may suffer from dementia.
The patient believes she is of Italian descent and is described as a white 65-year-old woman approximately 5 feet tall with brown eyes dark hair and weighing roughly 100 pounds.
The woman believes her name could be Mary Ford with her possible date of birth is Sept. 9, 1950, 1951, or 1961. The woman is believed to be homeless and may have lived in North Bergen at one time.
According to Detective Edgardo Cruz there has only been one phone call about the woman but “it didn’t pan out.”
Cruz added that she has been fingerprinted and her picture and DNA have been added to state and national databases in hopes of identifying her. So far they have had no luck.
Cruz said that police officers have asked local residents and homeless if they know her but unfortunately they don’t have additional information.
If you know this woman please contact the Hoboken Police Department at (201) 420-2100 or Hoboken University Medical Center at (201) 418-1336.
Free health screening Dec. 3
HackensackUMC Palisades will provide free health screenings and education programs on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free screenings include HgbA1c diabetes, breast cancer, skin cancer, blood pressure, heart rate, and percentage of oxygen in the blood. There will also be certificates for mammography, prostate, and HIV tests. The screenings take place at 7600 Rover Road.
Free dance lessons for seniors in Hudson County
The Kennedy Dancers Inc., a non-profit Jersey City Based Professional, American Dance Company, is offering a dance and exercise program specifically created for senior citizens aged 60 and above to improve muscle tone, posture, flexibility, joint mobility, range of movement, and to promote socialization and camaraderie. These programs are modified to accommodate Senior citizen abilities, to increase metabolism, help lose excess weight, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and reduce doctor visits due to minor complaints.
Seniors who reside in the Hudson County area aged 60 and over may attend this program free of charge. Voluntary donations of $1 or more are suggested. All you need to bring is a valid driver’s license or State ID. The Kennedy Dancers Inc. is on 79 Central Avenue in Jersey City.
Each class is around 45 minutes. On Tuesdays at 2 p.m. is line dancing. On Wednesdays at 2 p.m. is yoga and pilates. Thursdays at 2 p.m. is Latin and ballroom dancing. Saturdays at 10:45 a.m. is Zumba.
For questions or concerns, please call the dance studio at 201-659-2190 or e-mail kennedydancers@aol.com.
HackensackUMC Palisades received Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center
HackensackUMC Palisades announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. The Gold Seal of Approval® and the Heart-Check mark represent symbols of quality from their respective organizations.
HackensackUMC Palisades underwent an onsite review earlier this year. Joint Commission experts evaluated compliance with stroke-related standards and requirements, including program management, the delivery of clinical care, and performance improvement. Established in 2003, Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers is awarded for a two-year period to Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospitals.