b'Matters Matters publisher Ellen Donker and her husband Rob Depue have anornament collection from both sets of grandparents. Photo by Julia Maloof Verderosa.MAGAZINE TheMagazineofMaplewoodandSouthOrangecontentsVol. 36 Issue 7 Holiday 2025in every issue in this issueHeart of the Matter8 1250 Years Ago, Roy Scheiderunexpected voices from the past Warned UsEvents that Matter10 how the star of "jaws" cut his teeth on acting in around the townsmaplewoodNew Businesses10 16Neighborly Advicesay helloelectrify soma harnesses community knowledge to help residents make sustainable choicesBook Report22 202025 Holiday Gift Guideexplore these book recommendations gift ideas for shopping locally this holiday seasonLanguage Matters23 26Safe Crossingis it better to gift than to give?getting to know our local crossing guardsFood Matters38 30Printing with Purposeholiday riz gras columbia high school students turn 3d printers Finding Home40 into tools for goodbecoming homeowners sooner than later 34Creative CollaborationsResource Guide44 everything at the soma affordable art sale islocal sources under $200Final Matters46 42Driven to Servematters celebrates 35 years telling goodhigh school senior earns award for volunteeringnews stories16 34 4212Take Matters Magazine with you. Read us online.6/ matters magazine / holiday 2025'