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Joe Jenkins

Managing Editor, Orange County

jjenkins@dailyvoice.com

Joe Jenkins is a reporter who has worked for various publications including the Poughkeepsie Journal and the New York Daily News. He Graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2003 and received his master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in 2012. Joe is also a contributing columnist and analyst for various online sports publications.

Joe was formerly a managing editor at Daily Voice.

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Events
U.S. Olympic Skater, Paramus Native Elaine Zayak Comes To Lodi Library U.S. Olympic Skater, Paramus Native Elaine Zayak Comes To Lodi Library
U.S. Olympic Skater, Paramus Native Elaine Zayak Comes To Lodi Library PARAMUS N.J. -- Paramus native and Olympic saketer Elaine Zayak will be at the Lodi Memorial Library on Saturday, Dec. 19 for the inaugural "Teens, Tots & Toys" Holiday Festival. Zayak will be on hand for a special reading of the book "Skating Shoes" followed by a question and answer session from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  The event includes a double feature of holiday movies, a sweets and treats refreshment bar.  Attendees will also hear of the tale of the magical elf “Tinker Street” and have the chance to make ginger bread houses.  The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

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Schools
Wayne Assistant Principal Honored For Service Wayne Assistant Principal Honored For Service
Wayne Assistant Principal Honored For Service WAYNE, N.J. -- David Drozjock, Wayne Valley’s Assistant Principal of Athletics was recognized for his years of service as a coach and athletic director recently. Drozjock received the William Dioguardi Memorial Award for his contributions to interscholastic sports.  To make the event especially memorable, Mike Valenzano, one of the top officials in the state and one of Drozjock’s former West Essex players presented the award.  Valenzano also spent many years as a coach of Cedar Grove High School's baseball team. 

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News
A Record 100 Million Will Travel During the 12 Days of Christmas A Record 100 Million Will Travel During the 12 Days of Christmas
A Record 100 Million Will Travel During the 12 Days of Christmas For the first time on record, an estimated 100.5 million Americans – nearly 1 in 3 people – will travel more than 50 miles over the 12 days of the upcoming Christmas holiday, according to AAA. The record number represents a 1.4 percent increase over last year and is the seventh consecutive year of year-end holiday growth for travel between Dec. 23 and Jan. 3.  Of the overall 100.5 million travelers: • Nearly 91 percent (91.3 million) plan to travel by motor vehicle  5.7 percent plans to fly  The remaining 3.4 percent (3.4 million) will take some other mode of transportationIncreases in tr…

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Ridgewood Art Institute Offering Painting Classes In 2016 Ridgewood Art Institute Offering Painting Classes In 2016
Ridgewood Art Institute Offering Painting Classes In 2016 RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood Art Institute will offer an array of painting and drawing classes starting in January. RAI will offer classes at the following dates and times: Oil Painting – Landscape, Seascape, Still Life and Portrait for Adults: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10a.m. to 1p.m. and at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Susan Hope Fogel is teaching Drawing for Adults, Figure and Still Life: Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  Oil Painting for Adults – Florals and Still Lifes: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Water Color for Adults: Thursdays from 10 p.m. to 1 p.m.  Pastel-Portrait, St…

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Obituaries
Frank G. Protopapas, 66, Former Fair Lawn Resident Frank G. Protopapas, 66, Former Fair Lawn Resident
Frank G. Protopapas, 66, Former Fair Lawn Resident FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Former Fair Lawn resident Frank G. Protopapas died on Saturday, Dec. 12. He was 66.  Protopapas was born April 9, 1949 in Karpathos, Greece prior to coming to the United States in 1967. He resided in Fair Lawn and Butler prior to settling in Tuxedo Park, N.Y.  He was the owner/operator of Proto Food Services for 30 years until he retired in November 2014. He loved spending time with his four grandchildren and never missed the opportunity to attend a soccer game, a ballet recital or a school event.  Protopapas is survived by his wife of 36 years, Marigo; his son George and…

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Obituaries
Norbert J. Small, 77, Saddle Brook Resident Norbert J. Small, 77, Saddle Brook Resident
Norbert J. Small, 77, Saddle Brook Resident SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- Norbert J. Small of Saddle Brook died on Sunday, Dec. 13. He was 77.Born in Sharon, Pa., he was raised in Ohio and lived the past 50 years in Saddle Brook.  Small was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Roman Cathoic Church in Saddle Brook and was a Eucharistic Minister. An avid sportsmen he loved fishing and in his younger years was a minor league first basemen for the New York Giants. Prior to retiring, Small was an engineer with Square D Groupe Schneider in Pine Brook.  Small is predeceased by his loving son Michael Small.  He is survived by his wife Nancy C. (Consi…

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Obituaries
Harold T. Batten, 92, of Wyckoff Harold T. Batten, 92, of Wyckoff
Harold T. Batten, 92, of Wyckoff WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Harold T. Batten, 92, of Wyckoff, died on Dec. 14. Batten was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. serving during WWII and participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima. He attended St. Bernard’s Prep School, Gladstone, New Jersey, graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and later graduated from Stonier Graduate School of Banking.  Prior to retiring from his position as Vice President at PNC Bank, Batten volunteered his time as Treasurer for New Jersey Camp for Blind Children for almost 30 years, a member on the Board of Directors of the Wyckoff YMCA, and Chairman of the…

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Events
Demarest Nature Center Skates Into 2016 Demarest Nature Center Skates Into 2016
Demarest Nature Center Skates Into 2016 DEMAREST, N.J. -- Demarest Nature Center will offer Ice Skating Parties through January and February.Skating parties will be held only when weather permits.    To be on our email event notification list, send an email request to info@DemarestNatureCenter.org or watch for skating party announcements on the town electronic bulletin board at the corner of Hardenburgh and Piermont Roads.  Demarest Nature Center is located at 154 Ruckman Rd.

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Schools
Old Tappan Inducts Its National Honors Society Members Old Tappan Inducts Its National Honors Society Members
Old Tappan Inducts Its National Honors Society Members OLD TAPPAN, N.J. -- Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan inducted members into its National Honor Society recently. The seniors recognized this month included: Kevin Bae, Tara Bailey, Brittany Barry, Jack Bressman, Denisa Costea, Kaci Kopec, Matthew Lee, Seung-Won Na, NaYoung Park, So Young Park, Christopher Pella, Jolie Rosen, Simon Song and Nicholas Stefanidis.  Principal Bruce Sabatini congratulated the honorees at a celebration early this month. 

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Obituaries
Steven A. Charowsky, 66, Of New Milford Steven A. Charowsky, 66, Of New Milford
Steven A. Charowsky, 66, Of New Milford NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- Steven A.Charowsky of New Milford, formerly of Lyndhurst died on Dec. 14. He was 66. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Dumont. Interment to follow.  Visiting hours will be Friday, Dec. 18 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Frech-McKnight Funeral Home, 161 Washington Avenue in Dumont.  An express of sympathy may be made in Steven's memory to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Inc., 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018.

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