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Where Would We Be Without You? WOW, NORTHWEST BERGEN LIFESTYLE READERS! Can it be that we are finally nearing the end of 2020? And yes, what a year it’s been. Let’s face it, most everyone is looking forward to 2021 and it just can’t get here soon enough. I would like to take this time to pause and reflect. This year has been a journey we hope to never take again. For those of you who are our frontline workers and protectors, we are thankful for all your hard work and dedication; we could not have made it to this point without you. We are deeply saddened for those who are no longer with us and heartbroken for their families. Although our time with those who have passed has been cut short,

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we are thankful for the precious time we had. May their memory be a blessing. We offer you the opportunity to reflect with us and spend some time learning about and being grateful for the people we have around us. Check out our “Giving Back” story where we are proud to feature Dave Kampschmidt, a retired executive who has pivoted to become a “career volunteer” in Franklin Lakes, and Lisa Sammataro, a realtor associate with Keller Williams Village Square Realty in Ridgewood, who dedicates much of her time to community service as the president of the Ridgewood Rotary Club, and Daryl Rogers who currently serves as the CEO of Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat (ECCR) in Wyckoff. In “Our Town” we are honored to feature three generations of the Chernalis family; owners of the Market Basket, New Jersey’s renowned gourmet grocery store. Having just celebrated their 60th anniversary, you’ll read all about their rich and

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020

FEATURES 12 Giving Back People and Organizations that Make a Difference

22 Happy Anniversary Market Basket The Chernalis Family Corners the Market on Community Service

28 Toasting the Turkey The Family that Dines Together Wines Together

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30 Seigel Law's Power of One Percent Jan and Jonas Seigel Make a Practice of Giving Back

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Around Town

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GIVING BACK

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Giving Back

PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Daryl Rogers, Lisa Sammataro, and Dave Kampschmidt

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IN TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING SPIRIT, FEATURED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES ARE THREE INDIVIDUALS WHO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY. Dave Kampschmidt is a retired executive who has pivoted to become a “career volunteer” in Franklin Lakes. Lisa Sammataro is a realtor associate with Keller Williams Village Square Realty, who dedicates much of her time to community service as the president of the Ridgewood Rotary Club.

“I CAN’T THINK OF ANYTHING ELSE THAT WILL GIVE YOU A BETTER FEELING, YOU SEE THE GOOD AND THE BAD IN PEOPLE. IT CHANGES YOUR PERSPECTIVE.”

Daryl Rogers currently serves as the CEO of Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat (ECCR). This Wyckoff-based organization cares for and supports individuals of all ages with developmental and intellectual disabilities. We spoke to them about the rewards and impact of their journeys in community service.

Dave Kampschmidt “While I was working, I was involved with fundraising for Meals on Wheels and the United Way,” says Dave, “but I missed the hands-on aspect of community service. When I retired, I took EMS and CERT classes and joined the Franklin Lakes Ambulance Corps.” Being a part of the Corps made a deep impression on him. “I can’t think of anything else that will give you a better feeling,” he says. “You see the good and the bad in people. It changes your perspective.” Dave is an active member of the Franklin Lakes Lions Club and has recently retired as president. “We fundraise for 24-28 charities a year. Now, these organizations are struggling because we cannot do it due to COVID.” The club has raised over $1 million for charity since its inception. While growing up in Shelbina, Missouri, Dave learned volunteerism from his parents. “It runs in our family,” says Dave, “my mother is almost 90 and still actively involved.” “Volunteers are the backbone of the town. Volunteering gives you purpose and keeps you

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

Lisa Sammataro As president of the Ridgewood AM Rotary Club, Lisa Sammataro takes its motto, “Service above Self” to heart. “When I was a stay-athome mom, I volunteered a lot; however, once I re-entered the workforce, it was harder to find opportunities that were a good fit for me. I joined Rotary because the volunteering was baked right in! It’s a good way to connect with like-minded people,” she says. Throughout the pandemic, the club supported local organizations including Social Services Association of Ridgewood (SSA), West Bergen Mental Health, the Y, and Focus on HoHoKus with donations. “Our club partners with other service-oriented organizations to help benefit the community,” she says. The Ridgewood AM Rotary has helped to build a playground and collects for food, coat, and shoe drives. We make a significant effort to support small businesses, especially over the past year with COVID. “We identify a need and move quickly to address it,” says Lisa. In addition to the charitable support Rotary provides local organizations, the club annually selects three high school seniors to receive scholarships. They also distribute dictionaries to 4th-grade students throughout Ridgewood, HoHoKus, and Glen Rock each year. “I like spending time with everyone in the club and building connections with them,” says Lisa. “The group encompasses a wide range of ages and occupations, and you get to know people you may never come across in your daily routine.”

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“IT’S GRATIFYING TO WORK IN AN ORGANIZATION WHERE WE CAN SEE OUR RESIDENTS SMILE.”

Daryl Rogers

The Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat (ECCR) is a nonprofit organization serving the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Daryl Rogers was on the job four weeks when the world came to a halt thanks

Along with the congregate care facility

to COVID. “It’s by far the largest undertaking we’ve experienced. We’ve had to

and three on-site lodges in Wyckoff,

spend most of our resources mitigating it early on,” he says.

ECCR has ten community-based group

One of the reasons ECCR came through the COVID emergency safely was

homes where residents enjoy super-

because of its dedicated staff who took the necessary precautions to guard the health

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of vulnerable residents. “It’s important to make sure they are protected. Our staff took

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supported

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ECCR also offers a Special Needs Adult

Daryl’s relationship with ECCR began long before his employment there. He

Day Program and short-term respite care.

spent six years on its board and served as vice president and chair of the HR com-

They provide a nurturing atmosphere

mittee, where he continued to volunteer prior to his staff position. Daryl’s profes-

where residents have the comfort and

sional skillsets, along with his experience with ECCR on the volunteer level, were

security of a homelike setting.

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OUR TOWN

SIXTY YEARS AGO, TONY CHERNALIS

Tony, a lifelong Wyckoff resident and

building boom of new industrial parks, and

DECIDED HE WAS NOT THE TYPE OF GUY

graduate of Ramapo High School, was

the introduction of large corporations open-

TO SIT BEHIND A DESK ALL DAY, AND

working at the shop when he met his wife,

ing in the area, namely Nabisco in Fair Lawn

OUR COMMUNITIES HAVE BEEN THANK-

Phyllis, whose mother had opened the

and IBM in Franklin Lakes. The trend was

ING HIM EVER SINCE. As a 21-year-old, he

neighboring upholstery store.

shifting for big businesses to move out of

decided to drop his accounting studies and

In 1960, when they discovered a deli avail-

New York City and into the suburbs, bringing

grasp an opportunity to open a butcher shop

able in Wyckoff, Tony and his brother Bill took

along the expansion of new home construc-

on Sicomac Avenue in Wyckoff.

it over and established The Market Basket.

tion and new residents to the community.

His dad, William, had owned a butcher

“Route 208 was still being built. The last

“My dad realized there was a market for

shop in North Haledon where Tony learned

exit was Cedar Hill Avenue, and I remem-

prepared foods. He was a pioneer in his

the trade. When William cut his hand badly,

ber kids racing their cars up and down the

time because when he started, no one else

14-year-old Tony filled in for his dad at the shop.

closed section of the highway,” says Tony.

was doing it,” says Mark. Tony noticed the

“Maybe that’s why he thought he wanted

Tony had taken note of the expansive

trends in traveling up and down Route 208

to be a CPA,” quips his son, Mark Chernalis.

northward growth of Bergen County, the

and the busyness of working families, so he

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MARKET BASKET THE CHERNALIS FAMILY CORNERS THE MARKET ON COMMUNITY SERVICE ARTICLE KRIS PEPPER PHOTOGRAPHY JEAN TERMAN

started making chicken dishes and meat-

Sicomac Avenue space,” says Mark. There

The warehouse helped them to sustain the

loaves for them to bring home. “I would call

had previously been an Acme, Gristedes,

store when COVID hit. “We had plenty of

friends for recipes if I didn’t know how to

and Kilroy’s on the Franklin Lakes property,

supplies because of our huge refrigeration

make it,” laughs Tony.

none of which were successful. The family

and storage facilities,” says Mark. “The

“It was an evolution moving into the cater-

received some negative feedback when

warehouse is key to our buying power.”

ing business,” notes Mark. “One customer

they began their initial negotiations; claims

The Market Basket was able to stay

asked if he catered, and Tony confidently

that they’d be unsuccessful because the

open throughout the pandemic and was

answered, ‘Sure!’” This was the start of the

larger stores had not been profitable.

designated by the Office of Emergency

extensive catering business that Market

However, the family took the gamble and

Management as an emergency food supplier.

Basket has built to this day.

invested in building out the space.

“We do it for our customers, says Mark.

In 1989, the family added the Franklin

Since then, they’ve expanded the store

“We stayed open, dealt with managing the

Lake Road store to accommodate the

twice to accommodate the growing busi-

lines, figured out the policies, and secured

growth of its catering business. “We

ness, and invested in an off-site ware-

the necessary PPE,” says Mark’s son, Zach.

couldn’t do any more volume in our

house to manage delivery and distribution.

“When COVID first hit, no one knew the CONTINUED >

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OUR TOWN (CONTINUED)

THE MARKET BASKET IS RENOWNED AS ONE OF NEW JERSEY’S BEST GOURMET GROCERY STORES, PROVIDING CUSTOMERS WITH INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE AND A UNIQUE “DESTINATION” EXPERIENCE PROVIDED BY THREE GENERATIONS OF THE CHERNALIS FAMILY.

protocols for staying open. We were calling the Board of

point of delivering Thanksgiving dinners to the organiza-

Health and the CDC; meanwhile, we were buying tons of

tion. “At Thanksgiving, we would get turkeys and meals

hand sanitizer, paper towels, and toilet paper for our ware-

ready and bring them there in the morning,” says Mark.

house in order to have it all available for our customers.”

“No fanfare, no big deal. That’s just what we did.”

COVID created a unique situation for the Market Basket

An offshoot of Eva’s Kitchen (now Village) is Oasis, a

to see many first-time customers. Because they were fully

Haven for Women and Children in Paterson, which has

stocked with supplies that were scarce in other stores, they

benefitted from Tony’s generosity as well as his outgo-

attracted shoppers who didn’t usually stop there. “Now we

ing personality. The family supported the organization

are part of their shopping routine. We have weekly cus-

from the beginning, and Tony was a catalyst in getting

tomers who come in from Manhattan every Saturday. That

his friends and colleagues to join him in supporting the

doesn’t happen with a traditional supermarket. People

cause. Tony’s wife, Phyllis, served on its original board of

drive here as a destination,” says Mark.

directors, and the family was pivotal in forming a faction of

Market Basket’s appeal has grown because its cus-

“Everyone who got involved with these causes was

“Supermarkets attract people from a mile or two, while

affected by my dad. People tell me, ‘your father taught me

Market Basket attracts people from all over,” says Zach.

to give back,’” says Mark. “Our kids see what he is doing,

Their truck drivers head to Hunts Point in the Bronx to

and they learn to give back as well. It was not about being

pick up produce, meat, and seafood long before the crack

‘philanthropic.’ It was about people simply needing food

of dawn. “Other stores buy from one wholesaler. Our buy-

and then providing it. My dad was ahead of his time. He

ers with years of experience and have the right relation-

gave them all a wake-up call.”

ships with various wholesalers. Sometimes, issues come

The passion that the Chernalis family pours into

up, and I get calls at 2 am; but that extra step makes it all

community support initiatives also helps them to meet

worthwhile,” says Zach.

the everyday challenges of the food industry. They’ve

Another aspect of patriarch Tony’s farsighted innova-

had to put their heads together to figure out how to

tion was to connect with the Culinary Institute of America

deal with complicated catering situations, manage

(CIA) in Hyde Park, New York. He had the idea to pro-

the unprecedented COVID pandemic, and even make

vide jobs for students and bussed them back and forth

emergency 3 am runs to the store to fill generators

between Market Basket and their campus. There are more

with gas during power outages.

than a few chefs and restauranteurs who got their start thanks to Tony Chernalis. Tony’s positive community impact continues to this day, far beyond prepared foods and pandemic preparation. He makes a priority of helping others. As an avid supporter of Eva’s Kitchen in Paterson in its early years, he made a

volunteers to help make a difference in Paterson.

tomers are willing to travel a distance for their specialties.

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The family has successfully worked together—continuing to innovate new ideas for the business and for serving the community. “It’s good having the three generations working together here,” says Tony. Mark adds, “It didn’t happen by accident; you have to get up and do it every day.”

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JAN AND JONAS SEIGEL MAKE A PRACTICE OF GIVING BACK

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AT THE SEIGEL LAW FIRM, GIVING BACK IS A NUMBERS GAME. One percent to be exact.

While in college, Jonas spent four months following Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana. Living in a tent while helping

The personal injury firm, located in Ridgewood was

to rebuild homes for Habitat for Humanity caused a slight

founded by Jan Seigel in 1976, and represents catastrophic

delay in his graduation from law school. “They needed ham-

personal injury and malpractice cases.

mers more than the world needed lawyers,” quips Jonas.

When son, Jonas, joined the practice, he established the

Seigel Law is the first law firm in New Jersey to commit

Seigel Law Charity Fund, which donates a portion of every

to Pledge 1% (www.pledge1percent.org). “We found out

fee to charity. The faces of these two gentlemen light up

about this organization where businesses commit to pledg-

when they speak about giving back.

ing 1% of equity, time, product, or profit. We were doing that

“Service to the community is part of the firm’s DNA,”

anyway, so we were on board right away!” The Seigels are

says Jonas. “We learned at an early age to give back. My

proud to be a part of this impactful global philanthropic

father engrained it in me. When people enter your life and

organization spearheaded by international business leaders.

do something wonderful for you, sometimes you can’t pay it

The Seigels see philanthropy as an opportunity to reach

back…so, you have to pay it forward. We wanted to make this

people beyond the scope of the law practice. “We have

a part of the firm’s culture.”

our favorite charities which we give to each year, but also

The adage “to whom much is given, much is expected”

support other agencies when we learn of a need arising,

is the foundation of their philanthropy. “The legal industry

says Jonas. “We keep old friends and try to make some new

doesn’t define us. What makes me shine is the opportunity

friends each year,” adds Jan.

to take time out of the day to pick up a hammer, read to kids, and give back to an organization or school,” says Jonas.

“Giving back is therapeutic. We were blessed to be introduced to a track club in Englewood which had 40

Over the years, Seigel Law has made donations to

kids who qualified for the Junior Olympics—but they

a variety of organizations including Eva’s Village, the

couldn’t afford to go. We were able to donate so that they

Valerie Fund, Special Olympics, and Habitat for Humanity.

could participate,” says Jonas.

However, for Jan and Jonas, writing the check isn’t enough.

The Valerie Fund is an ongoing favorite charity of the firm

They make a point of rolling up their sleeves and getting

which supports children with cancer and blood disorders

involved hands-on.

offering comprehensive healthcare services. “As a parent, CONTINUED >

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Swinging hammers at Habitat

Volunteering at Eva's Village

Presenting a check to the Englewood Track and Field Club

“ THE LEGAL INDUSTRY DOESN’ T DEFINE US. WHAT MAKES ME SHINE IS THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE TIME OUT OF THE DAY TO PICK UP A HAMMER, READ TO KIDS, AND GIVE BACK TO AN ORGANIZATION OR SCHOOL.”

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I can’t imagine juggling bills and worrying about cancer

Jonas and Jan Seigel

treatments for your children,” says Jonas. The firm donated a bus to the Boys and Girls Club in Lodi because they had a need to pick up kids from the Hackensack Club. Then, the Paterson/Passaic Boys and Girls Club approached them for help in engaging young teens to keep them off the streets and away from gangs, so the practice assisted with donating funds to build a computer lab. “Paterson is right down the street and it’s another world. So naturally, giving back to Paterson--helping the schools, providing meals, even reading Dr. Seuss books to PS #12 is important to us,” says Jonas. “We enjoy interacting with the kids and hope to convey the message that they can achieve anything they set their minds to.” Refereeing a special needs basketball game for the Special Olympics is especially rewarding. “Seeing the smiles on their faces as they receive their medals, and how happy the kids and parents are…you can’t put a value on those moments,” says Jan. “Everything is tight these days and the charities are having a hard time with their fundraising,” says Jan. We hope to inspire others to join us and so that giving back will grow exponentially. I know it’s a tough time right now but it’s even tougher for those in need,” says Jonas. “There’s so much work to do, and there are so many people that we look forward to helping,” says Jonas. “We get more out of it than they do,” adds Jan. Their one percent is making a difference. seigellaw.com

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One More Word

IN APPRECIATION

PPE, PURELL, SOCIAL DISTANCING, AND TOILET PAPER ARE

We appreciate the pivoting of our advertising and marketing staff

A FEW EXAMPLES OF THE STRANGE VOCABULARY WE BAT-

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ponents for our loyal sponsors, adding value to their relationship with

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us, and keeping them visible and marketable throughout the pandemic.

excruciating for some, barely manageable for others, and nothing

We appreciate the amazing people, interesting places, and resil-

short of a huge annoyance for all. We can all agree that there is great

ient students that we had the privilege of meeting and featuring

anticipation for the day that COVID becomes just a bad memory.

over the past year.

On behalf of the staff at Northwest Bergen Lifestyle magazine, I

And…a special thanks to our readers, who have been so gener-

would like to add another vocabulary word for the year: Appreciation.

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We appreciate our advertisers who hung in there with us through

engaging and relevant monthly publication so worth it.

challenging times to continue allowing us to deliver the magazine to

Happy Thanksgiving from our Family to Yours!

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