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A new pilot program begun in Tenaflyʼs middle school and high school hopes to reduce stress and anxiety levels—for students and parents—by restricting access to the online grading system during school hours to encourage more offline discussion about grades and student performance. The program was discussed by several parents Jan. 28 during the “Coffee and Conversation with the Superintendent” event held at the Tenafly Public Schools administration building. Begun Jan. 27, the plan to restrict access to the districtʼs Genesis Grade Portal will be in force Monday to Friday 7:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., said District Superintendent Shauna DeMarco, to help students and parents to put less pressure on individual grades and look at grades in the overall context of student performance in a

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Englewood residents Aleta Frezzell and Anthony Cureton, who is the elected Bergen County Sheriff, are pictured at Keeping the Dream Alive. From left: Barry Lowe, Aleta Frezzell, Sheriff Anthony Cureton and Natalie Cureton. BY HILLARY VIDERS SPECIAL TO NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS

Two Englewood residents were recently honored at Keeping the Dream Alive, a star studded gala that annually pays tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.ʼs historic advocacy for equality. Among the honorees were Englewood residents Aleta Frezzell and Bergen County Sheriff Anthony

Cureton. The event, held at the Fiesta in Woodridge, featured the presentation of 18 outstanding community leaders awards by the National Action Network NJ and JumpStart Foundation. “We are honoring the icons and legends, entrepreneurs, executives, and clergy who have been keeping the dream alive,” said JumpStart Foundation

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How do you protect yourself and your privacy online in an era when cybercrimes are commonplace and becoming more dangerous and sophisticated? In a recent interview, Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) Christopher Stangl, the leader of the Federal Bureau of Investigationʼs Cyber and Counterintelligence Branch in Newark, discussed techniques to stay safe in cyberspace. • • • Hillary Viders: What are the most prevalent cybercrimes in the United States today? Christopher Stangl: The majority of cybercrimes that we at the FBI handle typically involve some form of fraud. Within that subset, we see a lot of elder fraud, which is fraud that victimizes our senior citizens. Examples of fraud using the internet include romance scams, lottery schemes, and identity theft. People are generally familiar with the latter. With romance scams, the criminal is typically hiding

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A protest over racial segregation in Englewood saw 15 people arrested this week in 1962.

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A nurse for Englewood Health Department was honored Dec. 5, 2019, as the “2019 Public Health Nurse of the Year” by the New Jersey Local Boards of Health Association and also received a special certificate of appreciation recognizing her achievement at the Jan. 21 City Council meeting. The nurse, Claudette Murdock, received applause and words of praise following the short presentation. “I would just like to say, Claudette, thank you for representing the city. I think thatʼs a

tremendous honor for the state of New Jersey. I know we have one of the best, I say the best, health departments in the state of New Jersey and Iʼm honored that you are representing us,” said Council President Charles Cobb following presentation of a certificate to her by City Health Department Director James Fedorko. ʻMore Claudettesʼ Mayor Michael Wildes said to “let us know where we can get more Claudettes…and where we can give you greater resources and support.” Councilwoman Katharine Glynn said Murdockʼs achievement “shines a light on the quality of our health department which I agree is second to none.

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ʻTruly a blessingʼ “Itʼs truly an honor and pleasure to receive Public Health Nurse of the Year,” said Murdock. She said it was most important for her “to give back” to Englewood. She thanked Fedorko for recognzing her hard work “and itʼs truly a blessing to be working with you,” she added. She gave thanks to Fedorko, her mentors, health board members, and God for the award. Fedorko noted Murdockʼs excellent work at the Child Health Clinic held the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. He said attendance was up to more than 10 children per clinic, “significantly increased” childhood vaccination rates from 120 administered in 2014 to 284 vaccinations in 2018, as well as an increase in repeat patients and adult vaccinations.

ʻKey team playerʼ Fedorko said Murdock was a “key team player who worked tirelessly” to prevent further outbreaks after two cases of measles were confirmed in Englewood during spring 2018. She was also asked to speak about the experience at a state Department of Health fall forum. Murdock “inspired” the city health department to engage local schools and daycares to raise awareness of measles. She personally spoke with school nurses and administrators to promote vaccines and measles education. One daycare initiated an MMR (measles-mumpsrubella) clinic due to her out-

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50 percent ʻcleanʼ by 2030 The 290-page plan lays out a vision for New Jersey to attain its green energy goals: 50 percent by 2030 and 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Murphy noted a recent Rutgers University report that found sea levels along the stateʼs coastline predicted to rise by one foot by 2030 and two feet by 2050. Speaking to reporters, Murphy said the projected impacts of a rising sea level are ominous to a future Jersey Shore. “We are not going to let this keep happening without a fight,” he added. While the plan received generally high marks from legislators, Republicans said the plan did not address potential costs to taxpayers. Moreover, an academic policy expert said the plan needed to be thoroughly analyzed for economic impacts, such as increased taxes, job gains and losses, and effects of other statesʼ greenhouse gas impacts on New Jersey. “For a start, the state should conduct a complete, and the word complete cannot be emphasized enough, energy rate impact of its Energy Master Plan (EMP) that includes all of the additional costs (e.g., transmission, tax incentives, state expenditures, etc.) that the plan imposes,” wrote Frank A Felder, director, Rutgers Universityʼs Center for Energy, Economic and Environmental Policy. ʻImpact analysisʼ needed “The state also should perform a comprehensive economic impact

analysis of the EMP that determines the reduction in employment and gross state product due to higher energy costs. The stateʼs clean energy analyses should undergo an independent and objective peer review process” before implementation, Felder added. The master plan proposes seven key strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including: increasing electric vehicle usage, improving energy efficiency standards, developing offshore wind and expanding solar power, modernizing the stateʼs energy distribution system, and reducing energy consumption and emissions from the building sector. One key first for the master plan is the plan prohibits state agencies from signing off on a proposed building project if it does not conform with state strategies to minimize climate change. According to online sources, the state gets 94 percent of energy from natural gas and nuclear power, two sources that most environmental groups are pressing the state to eliminate. The new master plan allows both nuclear power and natural gas as “carbon-neutral” or clean sources of energy, provided the natural gas plants take action to minimize and offset their carbon emissions. Jeff Tittel, director, Sierra Club New Jersey chapter, opposed the new plan because it does not call for a moratorium on new fossil fuel projects and he believes the plan will not get the state to zero carbon by 2050. He said the plan “defines

clean energy to include incinerators, natural gas, biogas and others” which he opposes. State officials said itʼs too soon to estimate how much the changes outlined in the plan might cost taxpayers in the state. Republicans warned that New Jerseyans may see their energy rates go up.

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This week back in 1962, Englewood was in the midst of a battle over de facto racial segregation in schools. According to Englewood officials at the time, the cityʼs children attended a particular school based on which neighborhood they lived in. The newly built Donald A. Quarles School in the more affluent First Ward was predominately white. At the much older Lincoln School in the Fourth Ward and Liberty School in the Third Ward, there were much larger black populations. But for many of the cityʼs black families and the white activists who were on their side, the racial discrepancy between the schools seemed to come down to more than geography. They charged that the school board since the 1940s had been periodically adjusting school district lines to ensure segregation. Further, they maintained that in the past, white students had been allowed to transfer away from predominately

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black schools, but the reverse was not true. In the winter of 1962, the parents of nine black children who attended predominately black elementary schools attempted to have their kids transferred to Quarles School. All of the requests were denied. “The highly modern school, built in 1959, is located in a wealthy section with big homes and well landscaped lawns. About 95 percent of its pupils are white,” the Associated Press reported at the time. “The nine children now attend the Lincoln School and the Liberty School. Lincoln, built in 1917, is about 95 percent black. Liberty, built in 1907, is about 60 percent black.” The families retained as their attorney Paul Zuber, who had gained fame for segregation cases in New Rochelle, Chicago, and Newark. On the evening of Feb. 1, 1962, nearly 250 people attended an Englewood Board of Education budget meeting. According to news reports from the time, a committee had been assigned to complete a report about

DEMONSTRATORS PICKET on Van Brunt Street in front of the Englewood City Hall on a frigid day, Friday, Feb. 2, 1962. They were protesting racial segregation in the city’s elementary schools.

school segregation in the city. That report was going to demand that provisions be made in the 1962-1963 budget to allow for desegregation. However, the school budget was

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going to be up for formal consideration that night, before the report had been submitted. That evening, the board was also asked to publicly restate its stand on the student transfers. The board voted unanimously to uphold its decision and reject the nine transfer applicants. The crowd was enraged. “We have been served notice we are second class citizens,” one person remarked. In an act of protest and solidarity, black and white residents alike staged an all-night sit-in demonstration in the council chambers. That group included Belmont Street residents Byron Baer and

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Patricia Kay. Both were Freedom Riders and members of the Congress of Racial Equality (C.O.R.E.). They had previously been arrested and jailed for sit-in demonstrations in Mississippi. Baer told reporters, “We will sit in here until the city government takes positive steps to integrate the Englewood school system. We will not be turned away.” Over the course of the night, a crowd of 90 dwindled to 11. Many were compelled to leave due to family and job obligations. The people who remained passed the time by talking, singing, telling stories, and napping. At 4:30 a.m. a helper passed two plastic laundry baskets through a window. They contained 18 hamburgers, six malts, two teas, a milk, four packs of cigarettes and two pastries.

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Outside the council chambers, the city hall was filled with police officers (many of whom were off duty and had been called in), reporters and photographers. All

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were waiting for action. Mayor Austin N. Volk also spent the night at city hall, camping out in his office. “If theyʼve decided to stay, let them stay,” the mayor had said of the demonstrators. “This is a public building. Iʼm going to stay myself.” At 8:15 a.m., maintenance men and cleaning people began to arrive in the building. Mayor Volk advised the protesters that it was time to go home, so that the room could be cleaned. If they refused, they would face arrest. “Itʼs been a long night, but you all look very well,” he told them. “However, I must ask you to leave in 10 minutes. We have to clean the place.” Still the protesters refused to leave. At 8:30 a.m., a dozen police officers walked through the doors of the council chambers and approached the demonstrators. Each officer addressed one of the protesters individually. Four agreed to leave. The rest were brought to police headquarters and booked. “What else could we do?” the mayor told reporters. Among those arrested were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hill of New York City (Mr. Hill being the secretary of C.O.R.E.); Patricia Hainey, a housewife from Belmont Street; Byron Baer and his wife; Vera Fyer of West Hudson Avenue, a housewife; Angela McLinn of Mountainview Road, a housewife; Mrs. Bernard Brightman of Crescent Street, a housewife; Maggie Nealy of Brookway Avenue, a nurseʼs aide; Barbara Kay of Belmont Street, a housewife; and Benjamin Weissman of Hubert Terrace in Teaneck, self-employed. Of those arrested, seven were

white and four were black. Mrs. Brightman, one of the white women, posted the $10 bail and left a little before 10 a.m. She had an ill infant at home. According to contemporary news reports, outside city hall she burst into

court in Newark. He claimed that the cityʼs de facto policy of racial segregation was violating the equal protection provided in the Constitution. In the succeeding years, protests continued and were supplemented by several boycotts. Over a year later, 36 black parents were found guilty of disorderly conduct after pulling their children out of Lincoln School in April 1963. A month later, eight black children organized a sit-in at the predominantly white Cleveland Elementary School. The dedication of these citizens would eventually prove fruitful: in May 1963, 14 black children were allowed to attend class at Cleveland. The struggle continued for years, but finally, in 1971, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that “racial segregation or imbalance” in schools was unconstitutional, and that municipalities “may readily be bridged” to diminish the type of de facto racial segregation that Englewood experienced.

factoʼ school segregation in northern communities,” the Associated Press reported Feb. 15, 1962. “Sit-in demonstrations, economic boycotts, singing and praying—all part of the southern movement—now are appearing in the North.” The City of Englewood, for its part, insisted that the school district boundary lines were established not locally, but by the State Department of Education. “Englewood is one of the most fully integrated communities in the nation,” Mayor Volk told reporters in 1962. “We have never practiced any form of deliberate segregation.” He pointed out that there were black residents serving on the police and fire departments, board of health, zoning board, and there was a black councilman. The high schoolʼs football and basketball teams and band had many black students. The cityʼs civic organizations, churches, stores and restaurants were fully integrated. On Feb. 5, Zuber, acting on behalf of the nine families whose children had been refused a school transfer, filed suit in federal district

A MOTHER LEADS her children to school as protesters picket in the background, 1962. tears. “Segregation has no place in a democracy!” she told reporters. An unidentified black woman came and put her arm around the upset woman.

News outlets said it was the first arrest for a sit-in demonstration north of the Mason-Dixon line. “Their work is continuing in the South, but more and more emphasis is being placed on what is called ʻde

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“Come on, baby,” she said, comforting Mrs. Brightman. “Youʼve had it. Iʼll take you home.” The two left together. That afternoon, at a court hearing for the 11 arrested parties, four more people were taken into custody when a stormy demonstration broke out. Two women among the now 15 arrested individuals refused to post bail and were jailed.

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Joseph Sorbanelli is a lifelong resident of Englewood. He and his wife, Ruth, graduated from Dwight Morrow High School (DMHS) and their three children—Rebecca, Charles, and Madeline—are fifth generation Englewood. On the recommendation of Jack Drakeford and Agnes McClendon, the city of Englewood hired Sorbanelli as a firefighter in 1989. Proudly serving Englewood, he worked his way through the ranks to fire captain and Emergency Management Coordinator.

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and people from all over the world sent us pictures of their races. Participants in our race in Englewood were ecstatic. One women, Caroline, who has MS, said that crossing the finish line was empowering and it changed her life. HV: Does your entire family participate in Achilles races? JS: My wife, Ruth, my daughters, Rebecca and Madeline, and my son, Charlie, all guided differently abled athletes in the “Hope for Possibility” run and all of us except Madeline, who was too young to participate, ran as guides in this yearʼs New York City Marathon on Nov. 3 [2019]. One of my goals is to teach my children to lead a life of service and participating in Achilles NJ is a great example. HV: Does Achilles NJ do fundraising? JS: Yes, these races cost money so thatʼs why we do fundraising and appreciate donations from Englewood residents and hopefully, in the future, a corporate sponsor. We raise money to help our athletes buy running gear. But even more important, we are trying to raise money to ensure that our disabled athletes, such as those with autism, have a place to live comfortably and with assistance when their parents are gone. (Note: to make a donation, volunteer as a guide and/or learn more about Achilles NJ, log on to achillesnj.org.) HV: As a lifelong resident of Englewood, you must have seen many changes in the city over the years. What are some of the greatest differences youʼve seen over the years? JS: My parents and grandparents are Englewood residents and Ruth is, too. We raised our children here and we never want to leave. Over the years, Iʼve seen Englewoodʼs diversity grow and flourish, making this a place for everyone. Thereʼs a little of everybody in Englewood. As far as my career, I didnʼt just want to be a firefighter. I specifically wanted to be an Englewood firefighter so that I could serve my community. I am particularly proud of the Englewood Fire Department because it is a place where anyone who needs help can go. If we canʼt help you, we will find someone who can help you. Thatʼs what we believe in, thatʼs who we are. PHOTO BY HILLARY VIDERS

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CRESSKILL 53 Union Ave. cresskilllibrary.org (201) 567-3521 • The Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, for grades 4 to 8, will read “Guts” by Raina Telgemeier, then discuss, Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 3:30 p.m. Email rebecca.morel@cresskill.bccls.or g or call to register. • Tot Time, for kids 2–4, meets Wednesdays at 11 a.m. until March 4. Join for stories, songs, crafts and more. Register in advance. • Chair Yoga is every Wednesday at 1 p.m. For adults. No sign-ups necessary, just drop by. • Tweens can join the Anime Club and watch animated shows on Crunchyroll, Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 3:30 p.m. • Baby & Me, for newborns to 24 months, meets Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. until March 5. Babies and their caregivers will listen to interactive stories, sing songs and rhyme. Register in advance. • Volunteer Homework Helpers will be at the library to help students in grades K–6, Thursday, Feb. 6 at 3:30 p.m. Drop in; no registration. • The Nintendo Switch Club for kids and teens meets every Friday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Play the libraryʼs console with your friends. No registration necessary.

ENGLEWOOD 31 Engle St. englewoodlibrary.org (201) 568-2215 • Playtime, for ages 0 to 2, is an informal drop-in program comprising free play, followed by a circle time with rhymes, finger play and songs. Meets Monday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. • At Teen Nintendo Switch Game Club on Monday, Feb. 3 at 3:30 p.m., teens gather to play games on the libraryʼs Nintendo Switch. • Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and health benefits. Instructor Kung-Ming Jan of Tenafly is a cardiologist and long-time practitioner of both Shaolin yoga and tai chi chuan. Meets Monday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. • Guitar Story Time with Mr. John is Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 10:30 a.m. Stop by for songs, stories and dancing! For kids up to 5 years old. • Kids can learn about the different elements of West African music, and perform using traditional African instruments, at Cultural Rhythms, for ages 4–8, Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. • Watch the film, “The Jackie Robinson Story,” Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Jackie Robinson (playing himself) becomes the first player to break the color barrier and play in the majors.

The only catch: He is forbidden from defending himself against racial bigotry. Supported by his wife (Ruby Dee), Robinson is steadfast in his determination to win. The movie is not rated, and the running time for the film is 77 minutes. Just drop in. • Tot Time is a program for kids 2–4 featuring stories, songs and crafts every Wednesday at 11 a.m. through Feb. 12. Registration is preferred. • Meditation has been known to reduce stress, relieve pain and recharge mind and body. Sahaja yoga meditation is easy to learn, and all ages or cultural backgrounds are welcome to attend. Attendees can sit either in a chair or on the floor and should wear loose, comfortable clothing to the hour-long sessions. Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 7 to 8 p.m. • Baby & Me is a program for babies 0 to 24 months and their caregivers, Thursdays at 10 a.m. until Feb. 13. Listen to interactive stories, sing songs and rhyme. Registration preferred. • Register for Computer Help For Adults, coordinated by teen volunteers, on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 12:30 p.m. • The library presents its fourth annual Black History Film Series, Thursdays in February at 2 p.m. Watch: “Rosewood,” Feb. 6; “Get On Up,” Feb. 13; “When We Were Kings” (documentary), Feb. 20; “Harriet,” Feb. 27. These programs are free and open to the public. • Instructor Olivia Qiu leads

a free Yoga Class each Thursday evening at 7 p.m. Focus will be relaxation though gentle stretching and breathwork; no prior yoga experience necessary. Students should bring a mat. • Preschool Storytime is back on Friday, Feb. 7 at 10:30 a.m. in the Childrenʼs Room. • Popular bass/baritone singer Stephen Fuller returns to the Englewood Library with a celebration of African American music including Spirituals, Blues, Jazz and Rhythm & Blues at History of African American Vocal Music, Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. • Join Gilda Fasullo for a monthly two-hour social gathering, Exploring Music, to listen to and explore various musical genres, from opera to jazz to hiphop. Each month will focus on different genres. Meets Sunday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. • Englewood Public Library & Age-Friendly Englewood present Second Sunday Concerts, on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. The Christine Spero Group performs “Back to Bacharach and Beyond.” TEANECK 840 Teaneck Road teanecklibrary.org (201) 837-4171 • The library provides beginner Internet Training on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. Get help concerning how to: use a computer keyboard and mouse; set up and utilize an email account; navigate the internet; conduct a job search online; and download eBooks from the

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zation, and make a meaningful difference in your community, at Redefining Retirement, Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. Sponsored by Bergen Volunteer Center. • English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group meets Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Mayor Lizette Parker Memorial room on the main floor. The practice group is open to anyone who would like to improve their English skills by actively participating in group conversation led by a trained tutor. No registration is necessary. • Teen Gaming Tuesdays, featuring board games, card games or video games, is Tues-

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Storytime on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 3 p.m., for preschoolers 3 and up. No registration required. • Mother Goose Time, for kids 2 to 3 years old, features

stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities, Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. Free play follows. Toys are provided. Register in advance; residents get priority. • Infants not yet walking are invited to Lap Time, a storytime for the littlest library-goers, Thursday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. This features simple and interactive stories and rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and movement activities. • The Teen Drop-In activity is Thursday, Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. No sign up required. Feel free to call and confirm. • Join the library for an informative lecture focusing on the aftermath of the passage of New Jerseyʼs Gradual Abolition Act of 1804, with particular attention to the “abandonment” clause, which threatened to bankrupt the State. This lecture—“New Jerseyʼs Gradual Abolition Act of 1804 and the Cost of Freedom”—will be presented by Dr. Evelyn A. McDowell, Ph.D., an Associate Professor from Rider University, Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.

• The Friday Morning Movie—“Harriet,” a 2019 American biographical film about slave-turned-abolitionist Harriet Tubman—will be shown Feb. 7 at 10:30 a.m. • Toddlers are invited to join the library for stories and play time on Saturdays at 10 a.m. at Saturday Babytime. For walkers up to age 3; no registration required. • Enjoy old and new favorites at Saturday Storytime, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. This family storytime meets year-round.

TENAFLY 100 Riveredge Road tenaflylibrary.org (201) 568-8680 • The Knitting Club, for adults, meets every first Monday. Beginners and experts are welcome, Monday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. Bring your own project or start a new one. Crocheters welcome. Experienced knitters provide instruction and advice; beginners welcome. Donations of yarn, needles and accessories gratefully accepted. • MeetUp Mondays continue on Monday mornings in February at 10:30 a.m., for ages

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1 to 3 years. Get out of the house with your toddler or preschooler for this informal gathering at the library. Your child will make new friends while playing with the libraryʼs collection of toys. They will read a few books selected by the children and then sing a few songs just for fun. Bring a friend! • Read to a Dog, for ages 5 and up, is a great way to foster fluency in language and reading, as well as develop confidence and independence, on Mondays and Thursdays at the library. Register for a 20-minute one-on-one session at 4:30, 4:50 or 5:10. The popular program often fills up a month or more in advance. Call early to reserve your childʼs spot. • Family Storytime continues on Mondays at 7 p.m. (except Feb. 17), for families with children of any age. Share stories to unwind at the end of the day. Children are welcome to attend already dressed for bed and with their favorite stuffed toy or blanket. Parents are encouraged to stay and enjoy stories. • At the Foreign Policy Discussion Group, participants meet monthly to discuss topics from the 2020 Great Decisions Briefing Book. On Monday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m., the group will discuss how the Red Sea has remained vital for global trade since the time of ancient Egypt. Once home to the spice trade, the Red Sea now sees millions of barrels of oil a day transported across its waters. With major nations like China, France, Italy, and the U.S. building large ports and bases in the region, what does the future of the region look like? How important is Red Sea security for global security? Can the region be a place of global cooperation? • Toddler Tales Storytime, for children ages 2 to 4, meets Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m through Feb. 25. Toddlers will hear stories and sing songs. Class ends with a simple take home craft requiring coloring, gluing and/or cutting. No registration required. • Coffee with a Craft, for adults, meets Thursday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. A different project using different skills and supplies will be completed each month. No experience is necessary and all materials are supplied unless specifically noted. Light refreshments served. This month: Pebble CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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The cast of “Amadeus” rehearses in preperation of nine performances scheduled in February at the Civil War Drill Hall Theater in Leonia. The Players Guild of Leonia— which is celebrating its historic centennial season—presents “Amadeus” during the month of February. PGL is the oldest community theater in the state of NewJersey, and the sixth oldest nationwide. PGLʼs stage is set in the last standing Civil War drill hall in the coun-

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place with his presence in it. Ralph was born in Weehawken, N.J., on April 3, 1942, to On Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, the late Martha (nee Marino) and Constance Ayars (nee Zeiger), Ralph F. Passante, and was raised passed away at the age of 69. Con- in North Bergen, NJ. As the stance was born youngest son of a proudly Italian on August 2, family, he early on developed the 1950 in Brook- meticulous cooking skills and lyn, N.Y. to Rose sophisticated palate for which, Baffa Zeiger and years later, he would be renowned Edward Zeiger among his friends. Basketball was his passion. He and grew up in Tenafly, N.J. She was an All-State player at Memorithen obtained a al High School in West New York, degree in fine N.J., and continued to excel at St. arts at Skidmore College. After col- Johnʼs University in Jamaica, Long lege, Constance lived in Los Ange- Island. He coached at Holy Trinity les, Calif., where she worked as a School in Fort Lee, St. Cecelia graphic designer and obtained a High School in Englewood, and graduate degree at UCLA. She then Northern Valley Regional High made a career change and pursued a School in Old Tappan, as well as law degree, graduating from Yale multiple travel leagues. He was Law. Upon completion of her J.D., never happier than when enthusiasConstance moved to New York tically cheering on his players or City, joined Cravath, Swaine & his grandchildren at a game. Ralph owned and operated Moore where she practiced as a corporate attorney for 25 years, and Royal Printing Service in West lived in the Chelsea neighborhood New York, the company founded of Manhattan. Constance always by his father in 1932, for 57 years, stayed connected to art. She had an proudly building on the family extensive private collection, and legacy with his sons, David and especially enjoyed collecting the art Kevin. His reputation was her favorite artist and dear friend, unmatched for integrity, honesty, and character, and many of his Mark Beard. After retiring from law, Con- business associates also cherished stance moved to Old Lyme, Conn. him as a friend. He enjoyed traveling the world and returned to practicing her first love, art. She primarily painted in with his beloved wife, as well as watercolor and completed over 800 entertaining at home with great pieces, sometimes painting a new food and company—no one ever work each day, up until her death. refused one of his invitations. Her artwork has shown work at the When he wanted to relax, he loved Cooley Gallery and the Lyme Art nothing more than going fishing on Association and Essex Art Associa- his boat, and he found joy in nature: tion. Her final exhibit, “A Few of feeding and watching the birds in My Favorite Things,” was on dis- the backyard, or growing fresh vegplay at Chelsea Frames in Manhat- etables and herbs in his garden. Ralphʼs generosity was legtan. She is survived by her beloved friend since birth, Maureen Previti, endary, as was his compassion, and Maureenʼs family (husband especially for those less fortunate Frank, son Robert, and daughters than himself, and he selflessly supported his community with his Christina and Regina). time, money, and talents. No one ever had a better or more loyal RALPH S. friend, and my parentsʼ marriage PASSANTE, SR. was the best role model anyone Ralph S. Passante, Sr., of Old ever saw. He is survived by his beloved Tappan, passed away in the early hours of Mon- wife of 55 years (and partner of day, Jan. 27, 61), Lucia (nee Witt); his sons, 2020, after a Ralph, Jr., of Old Tappan, David brief illness. He (and Madelyn), of Harrington Park, was loved and and Kevin (and Allison), of Norrespected by all wood; his grandchildren, Nicole, who met him, Nicholas, Christopher, Julia, and and he made the Alexander; his sister, Betty world a better Stevens, of North Bergen, and

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numerous other relatives and friends. Theodore Hesburgh said, “The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother,” and by that measure—and innumerable others—there has never been a better husband, father, and human being. He was as fine a human being and as exemplary a member of the community as has ever lived. “We love you, Dad, and will miss you always.” Visitation: Sunday, Feb. 2, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale. Funeral: Feb. 3 at 10 a.m., St. Pius X Church, 268 Old Tappan Rd. Old Tappan. Interment immediately following: George Washington Memorial Park, 234 Paramus Road, Paramus. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ralphʼs memory may be made to one of the following worthy organizations, which have great personal meaning to the family: • New York City Gay Menʼs Chorus, 561 Seventh Ave., Suite 701, New York, NY 10018, https://www.nycgmc.org • CASA for Children of Bergen County, One Bergen County Plaza, Suite 334, Hackensack, NJ 07601, www.bergencasa.org • The V Foundation for Cancer Research, 14600 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513; https://www.v.org/home.

TODD C. SCHUSTER

Todd C. Schuster, 76, of Northvale, passed away on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. Todd was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Mildred Schuster. He was a beloved and loyal friend and will be missed by all who knew him. Todd was a master fabricator and was instrumental in the early days of AMA Superbike racing with BMW and American Honda. After years of working with race teams, Todd opened his own shop, Precision Specialties in Tappan, N.Y. He was also a member of IATSE Local 1 in New York City. Visitation was Jan. 28 at Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale. In lieu of flowers, donations in Toddʼs memory may be made to the Bergen County Animal Shelter, 100 United Lane, Teterboro, NJ 07608.

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Elma was a resident of Englewood for over 60 years. She was well known for her great southern style cooking and was a selfemployed chef for over 40 years. She was an active member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church, Hackensack, NJ where she served as a Deaconess. Elma leaves to mourn: her sons, Henry Atkinson (Faye) of Lawrenceville, Ga., Johnny White (Debbie) of Garfield, N.J. and the late Lee White (Shirley), Willingboro, N.J.; a brother, Thomas Atkinson (Catherine), and sister, Willie Bell Hough (Joe Louis); a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and friends.

NICHOLAS C. TERESI

Nicholas C. Teresi, of Haworth, passed away Jan. 28, 2020. An Army veteran of Vietnam, he retired in 2014 from Lexus of Englewood, where he was parts manager for over 20 years. Beloved husband of Nancy. Devoted father of Judith Heilferty and husband David, Jeff and Doug Phillips, Danielle, Robert and Karl Schubert. Dear brother of Anthony Teresi and wife Jean, Marie Hazen and husband, Drew, the late Mario Teresi and Ann Optof. Loving grandfather of Felicity Heilferty. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. The funeral will leave Petrik Funeral Home, Bogota, Monday, Feb. 3 at 9 a.m. for the funeral Mass at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Haworth at 10. Interment Hackensack Cemetery. Visiting Saturday and Sunday, 2-5 p.m.

LOLITA VILLAMARIA

Lolita Villamaria, 83, of Teaneck, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Eduardo Villamaria. Devoted mother of Edward and his wife, June, and Daniel and his wife, Kristi. Loving grandmother of six grandchildren. Dear sister of Rosario Manuson. Lolita was an accomplished flavor chemist, developing popular and beloved flavors like strawberry-banana yogurt; Key Lime Pie and other tropical flavors for chewing gum; and strawberry daquiri and margarita mix for a popular restaurant chain. She was a devout Catholic and travelled abroad on many religious pilgrimages; her most meaningful experience taking place while visiting the holy place of Our Lady of Lourdes. Lolitaʼs biggest sense of pride and her most important accomplishment, however, was her devotion for her family. She will be missed dearly by all. Family received visitors at the Volk Leber Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was at St. Anastasia R.C. Church. Interment at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. For more informa-

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WILLIAM R. VILLAROSA

William Robert Villarosa, 72, of Haworth, passed into eternal life on Jan. 21, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was the youngest of 15 children, born to the late Marcus and Gertrude (nee Cressler) Villarosa. A lifelong resident of Bergen County, he grew up in Waldwick and attended Midland Park High School, where he captained the football team and was an All-League athlete. He graduated from the University of Richmond and received an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Bill worked in the accounting field throughout his career and, prior to retirement, for the State of New Jersey. He is survived by his wife, Susanne (nee Cicconi), and his daughters, Hillary and Greta Villarosa, to whom he was deeply devoted. His surviving siblings include Gladys Strey, Daniel Villarosa, Arthur Villarosa, Dolores Bigby, and Diane Gilmore, as well as many nieces and nephews. Visitation hours were Jan. 26 at Volk Leber Funeral Home, Oradell. Funeral Mass was at Sacred Heart Church, Haworth. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Billʼs name may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at igfn.us/vf/PFFTribute/WilliamVillarosa. To view Billʼs tribute page, please visit volkleber.com.

LAURA RUTH DAY

Laura Ruth Day, 91, of Demarest, died Jan. 20, 2020. She is survived by her loving family: her son, Bill, and wife, Sue; her daughter, Leslie, and husband, Ernie; her brother, Peter, and sister-in-law, Kathlyn; and her five cherished granddaughters, Brittany, Caroline, Emma, Lindsay, and Austen. Born as Ruth Jadrosich in Fairview, N.J., she graduated from Union Hill High School in 1944 as class Valedictorian and voted as the person-most-likelyto-succeed. She received a bachelorʼs degree from the University of Michigan and a masterʼs degree from Columbia University in the years that followed. Ruth met Bill Day, her beloved husband of 67 years, in high school. After Bill graduated from Yale in 1949, the couple reunited and married on March 29, 1952. Ruth worked in the Bell System during the 1950s and 1960s where she advanced to become one of the most senior women in the company, until she departed to raise her two children. After her kids started primary school, the couple coCONTINUED ON PAGE 16

Founder Jamie Bland. The eventʼs theme was “Save our Children” and it was attended by over 250 people. JumpStartʼs list of honorees was a “Whoʼs Who” of notables from several towns in Bergen, Morris, Passaic and Essex counties. There was also a “retirement cake” for Rev. Gregory Jackson, formerly the pastor of Mt. Olive Church in Hackensack. The honorees from Englewood—Frezzell and Cureton—both have a long list of impressive credentials. Frezzell was the first African American woman executive assistant governor of Rotary District 7490 (encompassing Bergen, Essex and Passaic counties), and served under two Englewood mayors on the cityʼs Environmental Commission. She is currently a board member of the Womanʼs Club of Englewood and the sergeant at arms for the Englewood Democratic Club. Cureton, a law enforcement professional who served over 25 years on the Englewood Police Department, was the former president of the NAACP Bergen County and recipient of the NJ NAACP State Conference Outstanding President of the Year Award. He has

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served on numerous boards including the Calvary Care Afterschool Program, CarePlus NJ, and the Bergen County African American Advisory Board. The gala had numerous special guests, including former Gov. Jim McGreevey, State Democratic Chair John Currie, Paterson Councilwoman At Large Rev. Dr. Lilisa Mimms, Paterson Councilwoman Ruby Cotton, state Assemblyman Gordon Johnson, and Englewood Councilmen Charles Cobb and Wayne Hamer. Director of JumpStart Jeanette Thompson, and NAN North East Region Director Rev. Steffie Bartley were also on hand to mingle with guests. In 2015, the National Action Network Paterson, New Jersey Chapter adopted the JumpStart Community Training Youth Program. Its mission is to educate youth and empower the community. JumpStart, founded in 2000, is a nonprofit that uses mentoring, counseling, arts and life skills training and summer recreation programs to break barriers through character development. Since 2002, they have serviced 13,978 youngsters throughout the tri-state area. The Jan. 27 gala began at 7 p.m. with a red carpet, on which the hon-

orees gave televised interviews with Andrea Holmes Thompkins, CEO and founder of ACE Media in N.Y. They also talked with Mama Jones, who has a popular television Reality show. Soon, as guests made their way back from the dinner buffet, Bland gave a rousing welcome. “The National Action Network, works in the spirit and tradition of Martin Luther King,” she said. “And as such, it is a leading civil rights organization.” She recalled the organizationʼs founding in New York City in 1991 by Rev. Al Sharpton. Bland then recognized over two dozen of the eveningʼs distinguished guests from many organizations. A prayer was given by Rev. Bartley, followed by an impassioned speech by McGreevey, praising all of the wonderful programs that JumpStart Foundation has. As people enjoyed dinner and networking, a group of young JumpStart dancers gave a beautiful acrobatic performance. The awards portion of the gala was spectacular. The honorees all received a 35th District State and Legislative Assembly Keeping the Dream Alive award citation from Ruby Cotton, Paterson 4th Ward councilwoman. In addition, Councilman Wayne

Hamer presented a proclamation to Frezzell from Englewood Mayor Michael Wildes and state Assemblyman Johnson presented her and Cureton with State Assembly proclamations signed by him, state Sen. Loretta Weinberg and state Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle (37th District). Frezzell, who was the first honoree called to the stage, was also crowned with a tiara and given a bouquet as queen of all the great work she has done in Englewood and throughout Bergen County.

After they received their awards, the honorees strolled down a runway clad in furs brought in by noted furrier Antonovitch. There was fun and funky drama as some of the male honorees strutted and posed. Following the award presentations, the host for the entertainment portion of the evening was CP Lacey, a celebrity at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, and there were dazzling performances by the Sylistics, Dona Lee & Corey of Sugar Hill Records.

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particular class. The program also hopes to aid students to focus on school work during school hours and not focus exclusively on grades, she said. “Our hope is that closing the portal during school hours will provide students and teachers the opportunity to review student performance together first, before parents get involved, as these conversations may provide important clarification and context. As always, we encourage parents to take an active interest in their childʼs performance, and to access the portal as regularly as they feel is necessary—outside of school hours,” said a district email message announcing the program. The pilot program to restrict access during school hours was begun for four specific reasons, according to the district. These include: to prevent a student from accessing a grade before the teacher has provided the actual grade to a student, thus not providing any context to student performance; to allow students to “assume primary responsibility” for grades, not parents; to

reduce student anxiety over grades, which has reached “epidemic proportions”; and to increase “unfiltered” studentteacher interaction time and encourage students and parents to view grades when together “so that rich, meaningful conversation about the assignments/assessments might take place,” notes the district email. On Jan. 28, DeMarco told about 20 parents that the pilot program was started based on good word of mouth about similar programs and that the other programs were found to help reduce student and parent anxiety over grades. When one parent asked about the pilot effortʼs genesis, DeMarco noted mental health was partly a concern but the major reason was she had heard positive news about similar efforts, including a recent Wall Street Journal article, which was appended to the email explaining the districtʼs rationale. “I want to be very, very honest about this…This is not a reaction to anything, this is not a response to something that is a crisis,” said DeMarco, citing recent articles and academic reports pointing out benefits to limiting access to grade portals during

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founded Rand Display, a point of purchase advertising company that they owned and operated successfully for over 25 years. Ruth loved Demarest and supported the town by sitting on the Board of Education for Northern Valley Regional High School for many years. More recently, she was an active member of the Demarest Historical Society. In her spare FROM PAGE 14

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ʻA little less stressfulʼ “There are many, many general educational articles that suggest that this could create an environment that is a little less stressful” for students, DeMarco said. She noted “if we have kids with phones we have some relation to this,” and asked “does this now create an environment where Iʼm not rushing to my phone checking it?” DeMarco said the portal restriction was a pilot and would be evaluated based on parent, student and educator comments and input following the program. She told parents “we will reach out for your feedback” before the pilot effort ends. When one parent asked if the portal could be made available to parents, she said it was also closed to parents so that there would be “no stresses” on students due to parents accessing a student grade during school hours. Both parents and students can

access the portal anytime before or after school hours, DeMarco said. “We live in an era where anxiety among high school students is reaching epidemic proportions. Two reasons for this phenomenon are excessive academic competitiveness and expectations for immediate gratification. Access to the portal during the school day can exacerbate both problems,” states the districtʼs email to parents. “With few exceptions, the school day should provide opportunities for direct, unfiltered teacher-student communication. Parents have ample opportunity outside the school day to discuss their childʼs academic performance in its broad contours, rather than simply the most recently posted numerical indicators,” said the email. In addition, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Evelyn Mamman said the district had begun an effort in grade schools toward “matching teachersʼ pas-

Library going fine free in 2020 with new pilot program

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As of Jan. 1, 2020, the Englewood Public Library is no longer charging fines for overdue items, except in the case of items that are lost or damaged, during a six-month pilot program approved by the Library Board of Trustees at their December meeting. The library will also waive all fines on past due items during the months of January and February 2020, as long as the items were not damaged. Simply return your items to the libraryʼs main desk and have your fines waived, no questions asked. Many libraries throughout the country are no longer charging overdue fees, including major cities like Chicago and, locally, Hackensack and Montclair Public Libraries. The American Library Association released a resolution regarding overdue fines in January 2019 noting that overdue fines are an “economic barrier to access.” “Our goal is simple,” said

Englewood Public Library Director John Arthur. “We want to encourage more people to check out the libraryʼs books, to explore all that the library has to offer, and to always feel welcome when they walk through our doors.” Some stipulations apply, and library patrons should check the Englewood Public Libraryʼs Fine Free Policy or call (201) 5682215 if they have any questions. See the policy below for more details.

Fine free policy now in place The Englewood Public Library (“EPL”) will no longer charge fines for overdue items, except in the case of items that are lost or damaged. The following stipulations apply: • Special collections such as museum passes or technological items such as hardware may still be subject to fines as determined by the Library Director and Board of Trustees. • EPL cardholders can visit

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time, she was an avid reader, enjoyed crossword puzzles, and managed her investment portfolio. She and Bill sailed on the Hudson River and around the Northeast coast, traveled extensively globally, collected art and antiques, and enjoyed cooking and hosting large family gatherings, including their annual holiday party. Most importantly, Ruth treasured her time with family and friends who will forever

sions” to “a discovery hour” in each school. Teachers sign up for “discovery stations” that third and fourth grade students can choose to explore, such as chess, cooking, art, and music. She said currently the program is only in elementary grades. DeMarco started the meeting by showing a video of a college graduation speech, where a Harvard dean listed important questions worth asking such as “Wait, what?” to help get clarity; “Couldnʼt we at least?” to search for common ground; and “What truly matters?” to distill the essence. She said the district is cooperating with a Rutgers University researcher who is conducting “climate surveys” on their school experiences, and the effort will include parental surveys on social-emotional wellness. She said results will tell “where weʼre doing well and where we could be doing better.”

remember her fondly and cherish their memories together. At press time, a memorial service was scheduled at Barrett Funeral Home in Tenafly, on Feb. 2 at 10:30 a.m.

HERBERT FALKENSTERN III

Herbert Falkenstern III, 76, of Norwood, passed away on Jan. 23, 2020. A wake was held at the

Moritz Funeral Home in Closter on Saturday, Feb. 1. Herbert was born on Oct. 27, 1943, in Englewood to Herbert and Eleanor Falkenstern. Herbert grew up in Norwood and, after graduating from Northern Valley High School in 1963, he made a career as a concessionaire at the Bergen County Courthouse, retiring after 43 years. He was a 50 year member of the New Jersey Blind Menʼs

the EPL circulation desk to have existing fines waived, provided the fines were accrued on items owned by the Englewood Public Library. • EPL cardholders are still responsible for fines accrued from non-Englewood libraries. In those cases, the rules of the library that owns the material(s) apply. • EPL cardholders are still responsible for replacement costs for lost or damaged materials. • EPL cardholders will not be allowed to check out additional materials if there is $10 or more in fines on their account as a result of lost or damaged materials. • EPL cardholders will not be allowed to check out additional items if they currently have overdue materials. • In the case of lost materials, if the items are returned before being removed from the libraryʼs catalog, all associated fines will be waived, given that the cardholder is an EPL cardholder and the item is an EPL item.

Association and a member of Church of the Holy Communion in Norwood. Survived by brothers Allan (Ruth) of Norwood and Gary (Eleanor) of Gilbert, Arizona; nephews Scott and Brian; nieces Jennifer and Shannon; 10 grandnephews and grandnieces; and many loving cousins and friends.

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Whalen & Ives Inc.: Big enough to get the job done, small enough to care

David Whalen and Scott Ives realized their dream of owning a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning company when they incorporated their business in 1985, after working together at another HVAC company for several years. That seems like yesterday, but now, after more than 30 years and with many employees, trucks and an 8,500square-foot facility in Park Ridge with thousands of customers, Whalen & Ives looks to constantly raise the bar for customer satisfaction. They decided at the outset that they would place the highest priority on customer service—to always make sure the customer felt that they were treated with respect, courtesy and given the best advice and solution to their HVAC problem. Whalen & Ivesʼ company slogan is “Big enough to get the job done and small enough to care.” Their slogan really states the experience of being a Whalen & Ives Inc. customer. David Whalen and Scott Ives

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The Monday, Feb. 3 meeting of the Tenafly Garden Club Inc. will be held in the Garden Room at the Davis Johnson Park and Gardens at Englewood Street and Westervelt Avenue, Tenafly, at 11:30 a.m. Kathy Sauerborn will present her program, titled “Gardening For Hummingbirds.” Sauerborn has 15 years experience in gardening for hummingbirds and has a Certified Wildlife Habitat. She is a past president of the Passaic Master Gardeners and a member of the Audubon Society. Program donation for nonmembers is $10. Donation proceeds go to Rutgers Gardens Scholarship Fund, care of Bruce Crawford, director. Refreshments follow the presentation and there will be time to ask questions. All are welcome. For more information and to register, call (201) 568-8254. ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICE IN THE NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS SERVICE DIRECTORY.

are both completely involved in the minute-to-minute operations. David Whalen runs all facets of Whalen & Ives installations, while Scott Ives runs all operations on the service end of the business. “Small enough to care” is not just a line that sounds good. The owners answer phones and schedule the work and yes, they still get their hands dirty. When you are a Whalen & Ives customer, you are not lost in the shuffle of a company too large to care about your needs and you are not just another customer. “We sincerely care about your satisfaction and will go above and beyond to make sure you are pleased with the work that was done at your home or business,” say David Whalen and Scott Ives. “Installation or service, we put the customer first. Please see our Testimonial Page on our website whalenives.com.” Whalen & Ives has regularly scheduled training sessions with experts in the HVAC field in their onsite classroom to ensure their technicians are familiar with the latest technology in the industry, as well as safety and neatness at the job site. “Our trained technicians wear shoe booties to protect your floors.

Our installation crews put down floor protectors wherever foot traffic will take place,” say David Whalen and Scott Ives. “We take great pride in the many times a technician leaves a home and the customer feels they must call right away to compliment our staff on the excellent service or installation they have just experienced with Whalen & Ives Inc. “Please become a Whalen & Ives customer today and see what a difference ʻBig enough to get the job done and small enough to careʼ can mean for you,” say David Whalen and Scott Ives.

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Friedberg Properties is pleased to welcome Daryl Heller to its staff of professional Realtors in their Tenafly office, 20 West Clinton Ave. Daryl combines her love for real estate and her passion for teaching to bring a winning combination to her career at Friedberg Properties. Holding her masterʼs degree in education and working as an elementary school teacher for 16 years, she has the skills to navigate difficult situations, is patient, detail oriented, and ready to be a strong advocate for you. Just like working with students, Darylʼs clients know they can go to her and she will be there to support them through the entire buying or selling process. Marlyn Friedberg says, “We

are thrilled Daryl has chosen Friedberg Properties to be her brokerage. She is equal parts smart and personable, and will

Heller

be a strong proponent for her clients.” Born and raised in New Jersey and living in Bergen County for 30 years, Daryl fell in love with her hometown of Tenafly since purchasing her forever home in 2001. With her caring and compassionate nature, Daryl is ready to put her inside knowledge of Tenafly and the surrounding communities to work for you and fulfill your real estate needs. She also can assist you in buying or selling property anywhere nationally or internationally though Friedberg Propertiesʼ affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. Daryl can be reached at the Tenafly office at (201) 894-1234 or on her cell at (201) 3704655.

NORTHERN VALLEY

For over 25 years, Kitchen & Bath Vision—located at 401 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell—has been providing customers with expert design, remodeling and quality installation services. If you are considering a kitchen or bathroom remodel, come visit their state-of-the-art showroom with a variety of kitchen and bathroom displays in various styles and motifs. There, the staff will guide you through the entire process, including: budgeting, design, material selection, colors, and styles. Theyʼll also provide you with a 3D color visual of what your project will look like. With over 50 combined years of experience, they will design

based on your needs and your budget, creating a kitchen or bathroom that will exceed your expectations in both form and function. Kitchen & Bath Vision has developed and cultivated a unique production process, hence guaranteeing the timely completion of your project with the highest level of craftsmanship. They offer a variety of cabinet selections, including stock, semi-custom and custom, as well as all types of counter tops, flooring, and tile, as well as plumbing fixtures and both frameless and the latest styles of tub- and shower-glass enclosures. Kitchen & Bath Visionʼs goal is to guide you every step of the way throughout the entire process—the initial in-store

and/or in-home meeting, the design review, material selection process, permits, the renovation itself and final completion. They have been serving the community and Bergen County

and will be available for years to come to provide you, your friends and family with the very best service. Contact Kitchen & Bath Vision for your kitchen and bath-

room design and remodeling needs—all day, every day! Theyʼre located at 401 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell and can be reached at (201) 262-0081 or www.kitchenandbathvision.com.

NORTHERN VALLEY

FRIEDBERG SEMINAR FOR FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS FEB. 22

Why pay rent? Are you wondering about the advantages of owning your own home versus paying rent to the landlord? Are you aware of what you need, to ensure that your first home buying experience goes smoothly and is everything youʼve imagined? As a first-time home buyer, you have many advantages available, including low rates and lower housing prices. Allow Friedberg Properties & Associates and its partner NJ Lenders to be your guide! On Saturday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m., Friedberg Properties and NJ Lenders will be holding a Homebuyers Seminar at 105 Union Ave. in Cresskill. “We understand that you work in a fast-paced environment, so we make the home buying and mort-

gage process quick and easy. You work hard, so we are here to do the same for you and your family. Whether you want to purchase a home, get cash-out to pay off bills, lower your monthly mortgage payment or lower your rate, we are here to make it happen,” Friedberg Properties says. It adds, “Canʼt make the seminar? Contact one of Friedbergʼs four Add value and enhance your quality of life with a new, beautiful kitchen or bathroom offices to find out when our next designed and remodeled by Kitchen & Bath Vision. Their showroom is located at seminar will be! When you get pre- 401 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell. approved for a loan, youʼll save time by looking at houses that are in your budget.” Friedberg Properties says, “Friedberg agents are experts in the area. Let us find you the right home, so you can make an immediate offer on your dream home with confidence. See you at the seminar!”

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behind a phony online profile. The unsuspecting victim begins an online conversation not knowing who the person they are engaging with really is. The criminal strings along the victim until the victim is invested in the relationship. Thatʼs the point at which the criminal starts to ask for small things—money, a bus ticket to meet—usually after telling a hard-luck story about why he doesnʼt have the funds at his disposal. Sadly, by the time the victims realize theyʼve been scammed, the criminal has taken a substantial sum of money. In 2018, more than 18,000 people fell prey to romance and confidence fraud. In one case that we investigated, a man posed as a U.S. soldier overseas and defrauded more than 30 victims out of more than $2.1 million. He was neither a soldier nor overseas. Another form of cyber crime that we see all too often are those involving children. The predator uses cyber tools—cell phones, the internet—to contact an unsuspecting child and establish a friendship. Again, the internet allows for a certain level of anonymity. The child does not realize that he or she is being misled. This usually evolves into child pornography but can also lead to child sex trafficking. Parents need to stay engaged and alert when it comes to their childʼs online habits. Prevention is the best cure. One of the more sophisticated types of cybercrimes that we investigate relates to computer intrusion. These involve breaches of companies and individuals to steal intellectual property and then resell it on the dark web on the internet; hold data for ransom; or even worse, compromise our Nationʼs security by stealing our most important secrets. These intrusions may infect computers with a number of viruses. Thereʼs also something called spear phishing campaigns in which a harmful link is attached to a seemingly ordinary email message. When the recipient clicks on the link, it exposes that computer to intrusion. Where public and private industry are concerned is with the rise in ransomware. These are sophisticated schemes where the criminal gains access to a companyʼs computer system in order to encrypt the companyʼs electronic files. The criminal then holds those files or the keys to the encryption for ransom, demanding that the company pay a certain amount of money in order to regain the files. The FBI does not encourage that a company pay that ransom. Doing so only emboldens the criminal who will then go on to target other companies on the heels of that success. Instead, we

want victim companies to come to us as early as possible and seek our help. Victims of cyber crime— whether they are a private citizen or a member of private industry— should report the crime to our Internet Complaint Center, or IC3 for short. They can call their local police department, the local FBI office, and can also file online at www.ic3.gov. HV: When did cybercrimes first begin? CS: Cybercrimes came into existence and have grown with the advent of the internet in the 1990s and early 2000s. At that time, cybercrimes were committed by individuals who had sophisticated knowledge of the architecture and had tools and capabilities. There were very few individuals who could do this. But, now, you donʼt have to be a computer scientist to be able to commit a cyber attack. HV: Who are the people who are committing cybercrimes nowadays? CS: As more people have access to the internet, there are more opportunities for exploitation and an increased “attack surface.” The internet provides anonymity and reach, so cybercrimes can be committed by anyone in any location across the world. Many cybercrimes today involve breaking into and disrupting American companies to steal trade secrets and other sensitive corporate data and also universities for their cutting-edge research and development. HV: When did the FBI Cyber Division begin? CS: The FBIʼs Cyber Division was established in 2002 to address cybercrime in a coordinated way with specially trained cyber squads at FBI headquarters and in each of our 56 field offices, staffed with agents and analysts who protect against and investigate computer intrusions, theft of intellectual property and personal information, child pornography and exploitation, and online fraud. HV: How many computer crimes has the FBI investigated? CS: The FBI has investigated thousands of cyber crimes, and a number of those cases were deemed of such significance that the rapid response and specialized skills of the Cyber Action Team were required. Some of those cases affected U.S. interests abroad, and the team deployed overseas, working through their attache offices and with their international partners. Successful cyber crime investigations typically involve collaboration and coordination with other federal, state, and local partners; private sector partnerships; and frequently coordination with foreign law enforcement counterparts. HV: How does the FBI respond to cyber crimes? CS: The FBI can respond with a range of investigative

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assets, including the Cyber Action Team (CAT). This rapid deployment group can be on the scene just about anywhere in the world within 48 hours, providing investigative support and helping to answer critical questions that can quickly move a case forward. HV: Can you walk us through how the FBI finds cyber criminals? CS: The responding investigative team makes an initial assessment, and then call in additional experts as needed. We have partnerships and alliances with other organizations throughout the US and around the world. On site, the team looks for a hackerʼs signature, called TTPs—tools, techniques, and procedures. The TTPs usually point to a specific group or person. The hackers may represent a criminal enterprise looking for financial gain or state-sponsored entities seeking a strategic advantage over the U.S. HV: What are the penalties for cyber crimes? CS: Cybercrimes can fall under a number of criminal statutes and so there is no blanket answer to that question. Depending on the crime that was committed, whether it is deemed a misdemeanor or a felony, if there are considerable assets lost or destroyed, will affect how the crime is charged and the corresponding sentencing exposure. A misdemeanor usually does not involve a prison term but could attach fines and other penalties. A felony, again, depending on the severity and type of crime, could result in a prison sentence. Often in these cases where money, intellectual property, or other assets are lost, the criminal is ordered to pay restitution to the victim. HV: Does the FBI come to companies and do onsite cyber assessments to ensure that they are properly protected from cyber crimes? CS: No. Most of the information in the United States is owned by private industry and the FBI does not have an invasive presence in the private sector unless a breach has been committed. We are not a regulatory

agency. That having been said, as I stated earlier, we are working to build and strengthen our relationships within the private sector so that we can better assist should a cyber attack occur. Although the FBI cannot provide advice on how to protect a companyʼs network, we can provide an overview of the threat landscape to enable private industry to make informed decisions on how to best protect their networks. Establishing trusted partnerships with the FBI before a cyber incident is essential in proactively protecting a companyʼs network and assisting the government with securing our nation. HV: What advice does the FBI give companies and businesses that specifically ask for its expertise with their cyber security? CS: When I meet with companies and organizations, I always refer them to frameworks

and standards, such as those found in the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Cyber security Framework. It an excellent road map to building a secure cyber system that offers five continuous and concurrent steps: identify your most vital assets; protect those assets with a secure plan; monitor your access and controls; have a response plan to a cyber breach; have a recovery plan. HV: What advice can you give individuals to protect their computers from cyber attacks? CS: Here are some of the FBIʼs recommendations: Set strong passwords; use multifactor authentication; use antivirus software; back up important data; install patches and updates; do not click on links from untrusted sources; avoid using public Wi-Fi for sensitive activities; use privacy settings on social media sites; if you are a victim of a cyber crime, contact the local police and the IC3 and submit a complaint; if your banking and/or personal information has been hacked, contact credit reporting agencies and alert your banks. HV: Does the FBI have special guidelines for children who surf the internet? CS: I would direct both children and their parents to the FBIʼs Safe Online Surfing (FBI-SOS) program. Itʼs a nationwide initiative designed to educate children in grades three to eight about the dangers they face on the Internet and to help prevent crimes against children. If you go to www.fbi.gov, you will find the Safe Online Surfing website.

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Baseball star Darryl Strawberry to discuss overcoming addiction April 22 Darryl Strawberry will be the guest-speaker at the fifth annual Stigma-Free Town Hall Meeting on April 22 at 7 p.m. in the Dizzy Gillespie Auditorium at Dwight Morrow High School, 274 Knickerbocker Road, Englewood. “Although Darryl was extremely successful in his career, his personal life was plagued with addictions, abuse, divorces, cancer, jailtime, and other issues,” say event organizers. “He is described as a legend by many who have been dazzled by the dynamics of his game, the power he possessed at the plate and the story of redemption that continues to bring hope to so many lives today.” Englewood was declared a Stigma Free Zone by the

City Council in July 2015. Community members work with the Englewood Municipal Alliance educating residents to eliminate stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders. Now known as Stigma Free Englewood, the program has organized a town hall meeting annually since 2016, each featuring a renowned keynote speaker and addressing a specific mental health topic. Advance registration and a ticket for entry is required. To register, call Denise Dominguez at (201) 568-3450, ext. 505, or go to bit.ly/ewstigmafree20. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for agency distribution of information and resources and networking. Ticket numbers will be entered in a raffle for a door prize.

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