My wifes Family is from the Netherlands and they settled in Midland park after arriving at Ellis Island in the early 20's. There they found a comunity of fellow Dutch like the Vandemeer's. And in 1938 the entire town turned out to celebrate Vandy he was given every award the town could dream up.And from all accounts was a gracious Gentelman who was always there to help the town and anyone in it in any way he could. To this day Midland park's favorite son.
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