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Detective Sergeant James Calaski, of the Glen Rock police department, shares his incredible wealth of historical knowledge with us, especially about the German American Bund and the Nazi that lived in Glen Rock, heading up the Bergen County division of the Bund. More information available at www.hunting-history.com

For almost 70 years, Wild West City has been entertaining children and adults alike. I had the chance to relive my childhood when I visited at the age of 10 with the owner Frank Benson. He and his sister are the third generation operating Wild West City. He offers an amazing discount for anyone mentioning the Towncast. Check out www.wildwestcity.com. Visit our You Tube channel to view the video version of this episode.

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We met Adam last year when he first announced he was going to climb Mr. Kilimanjaro, the fourth tallest mountain in the world. Adam was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, a rare disease that affects your lungs. He will attempt to climb over 19,000 feet with one lung. Dr. Jan Kasprowicz, a training specialist, is helping him prepare for this challenge. Support Adam @adamfaatz35 and follow Dr. Jan @drjan_eptPlease subscribe and help the Towncast continue to produce these podcasts.

Anna Marie Sasso and Don La Greca join us to talk about the upcoming charity softball game for the Mark Sasso Foundation that offer scholarships to local area children. Don shares the athletes and celebrities that will be joining the ESPN All stars.To sign up your team or for more information go to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066550181933 or call 973-214-2236

We had the chance to talk to the executive chef of the NY football Giants about his journey growing up in Summit New Jersey, graduating from the Culinary Institute of America to becoming the chef for this storied football team. Please subscribe, it helps us keep this podcast going!

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Marie Ciolleti and Pat Carnevale joined us to talk about Holy Bones, the ministry they started at St. Mary's church in Pompton Lakes NJ, hiring employees who are intellectually challenged and baking all natural dog treats. What a great ministry and great treats...I ate one myself!

Going from Wall Street to your street, Bob Major shares his journey and how he ended up the handyman who specializes in those odd jobs that no one wants to do.

Just in time for Father's Day (or any other day), Mark Braff's new book has just been released. There are wonderful stories about Major League Baseball players and their sons including Yogi Berra, Ron Guidry, Cal Ripken Jr. and so many more. You don't have to be a sports fan to appreciate these great stories.

This new ceramic studio in Glen Rock NJ brings some fresh creative opportunities In Bergen/Passaic counties. From teens to retirees, this studio offers group lessons, one on one classes and the chance to use the studio as your own. Check out the video version on You Tube, @thetowncast.

May is mental health awareness month and Tanvi Mathew, owner of Emerge Counseling and Coaching, shares some ways we could identify mental health issues in ourselves and our loved ones. We include some resources for people to reach out and get the help they need.