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President Trumpʼs third State of the Union address, at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 4, gave his supporters much to cheer. Many others in America found much to critique. Against that backdrop, we note that two lawmakers from North Jersey attended the event with guests who should meet anybodyʼs standards for respect. U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) introduced Jen Albuquerque, partner of former Township of Washington resident and Green Beret Sgt. 1st Class Michael Goble, who was killed in action in Afghanistan in late December. Gottheimer also announced the creation of the new Fifth District Sgt. First Class Michael Goble Memorial Award, “to honor North Jerseyʼs unsung heroes committed to supporting military families and veterans.” U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. (NJ-9) was joined by Rabbi Zev Reichman, head of East Hill Synagogue in Englewood and a teacher at the Torah Academy of Bergen County in Teaneck. Both guests helped the
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Library Assistant Megha Gandhi and Library Director Jennifer Kelemen invite kids to take a ‘Blind Date with a Book.’
NORTHVALE—This Valentineʼs Day, how about a blind date—with a book? The Northvale Public Library invites kids in grades five through 12 to take a chance on loving a book that they may not otherwise read. Itʼs a good way to remember: never judge a book by its cover! Inside the books—whose front covers are hid-
den—kids will find a bookmark they can return to the library and enter to win a #loveyourlibrary basket created by Emily Pepe, youth services associate librarian. Itʼs all part of a busy week at the library, which is currently soliciting bids for an interior renovation, while hosting programming for kids and adults. (See the libraryʼs full schedule on page 13.)
Longtime Northvale clerk to be ‘forever missed’ BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS
NORTHVALE—Longtime Northvale Clerk Wanda Worner, 65, passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, after serving nearly three decades as one of the boroughʼs key administrators. Borough officials placed memorial bunting over the municipal building entrance on Feb. 3 and it will remain in place for a month. Mayor Patrick Marana said borough flags would be lowered to half-staff on Feb. 7, the day of Wornerʼs wake. The boroughʼs Planning Board held a rare moment of silence in remembrance of Worner at
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its Feb. 6 meeting, said Marana. “The Borough of Northvale is saddened by the recent passing of our longtime Borough Clerk, Wanda Worner. Wanda served the Borough of Northvale as Clerk for 28 years,” said Mayor Patrick Marana in an email. “The Borough of Northvale offers our condolences to the family at this difficult time. Everyone please keep them in their thoughts and prayers,” Marana added in a statement. Marana also said, “While serving as Clerk, Continued on page 5
A new $3.3 million federal grant to Bergen County will enable residents to get rid of the major source of lead contamination— leaded indoor paint—said the Bergen County executive at a Jan. 31 forum with county leaders held at Stony Hill Inn in Hackensack. James Tedesco III, now serving year two of his second term as county executive, and a former Paramus mayor, told over 100 leaders at a Friday Forum sponsored by Bergen County Volunteers, that the county health department applied for a grant last year to abate lead and was recently awarded funding. “Iʼm happy to say that we are one of only a few counties throughout the nation that was selected,” said Tedesco. “This grant allows us to test for it, find it and remediate [lead paint] out of peopleʼs houses.” Tedesco said people in older houses and tenants may not have the funds to remove and remediate the paint. The sale of lead paint was outlawed in 1978. Most health departments view lead paint as the leading cause of lead contamination in children who may eat leaded paint chips or be exposed to lead paint dust. Lead exposure can lead to cognitive impairment in children; symptoms include developmental delays, abdominal pain, neurologic changes and irritability, say health officials. Another risk of chronic exposure is irreversible brain damage
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Democratic lawmakers draw attention to initiatives theyʼre championing: additional support for warfightersʼ survivors and bolstering a grant program that provides security to vulnerable nonprofits in the face of violent anti-Semitism. In a call to support military families and surviving loved ones, Gottheimer announced heʼs cosponsoring and writing to House leadership to push for an immediate vote on the bipartisan
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Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Improvement Act. Goble, who grew up in the Township of Washington and graduated Westwood Regional High School was with his unit in the Kunduz Province clearing out a Taliban weapons cache when he was fatally injured from an explosion. He was set to return home just a few weeks later from his fourth and final tour of duty. His body reached Dover Air Force Base in a dignified transfer on Christmas Day.
issued in advance of the State of the Union address. In announcing his guest and his push for passage of the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Improvement Act, Gottheimer said, “It is our duty as Americans not only to honor these men and women, but to do everything we can to fight for their surviving loved ones, to ensure they have the care they need, and the support we all owe them.”
He added, “Together, by taking care of our military families, surviving loved ones, and veterans in North Jersey, continuing to work across the aisle, and fighting for change here in Congress, we can live up to our nationʼs commitment to those who gave the last full measure of devotion.” Gobleʼs military awards and recognitions include the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, the National
Sgt. 1st Class Michael James Goble was confirmed killed in Afghanistan on Dec. 23 due to injuries sustained during combat operations in Kunduz Province on Dec. 22. He was a 2004 graduate of Westwood Regional High School. | Photo courtesy The 7th Special Forces Group
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Pascrell: ʻWe must demonstrate total resolveʼ In welcoming Reichman to the Capitol, Pascrell said, “As acts of anti-Semitism bedevil our communities in New Jersey and across America, it is imperative that we demonstrate our total resolve. Rabbi Reichmanʼs presence at tonightʼs speech helps provide moral clarity to our national mission against anti-Semitism.” He said, “The Nonprofit Security Grant Program we fought for has helped congregants at East Hill Synagogue feel more secure in their house of worship. I will work to keep the peopleʼs Congress, our state, region, and nation focused on funding this critical program as we stand together to defeat hate.” Pascrell added, “Some issues should transcend partisan politics. We should all agree to increase the vital funding to provide security to vulnerable nonprofits. I know the difference this assistance can make.” Reichman said, “I have seen the distress members of my community have felt due to the rise of violent antiSemitism. Our synagogue has been made more secure with funds from the Nonprofit Security Grant. We are extremely thankful to Congressman CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
Tedesco: Exec talks lead removal, services, growing population
Bergen County Executive James Tedesco III was the featured speaker at Bergen Volunteer Center’s Jan. 31 Friday Forum. ing homes to be targeted were constructed before 1978. County officials said 75 percent of Bergenʼs housing stock predates 1978, with 21,000 units constructed pre-1940. Interested tenants should contact the countyʼs childhood lead program at (201) 634-2780.
Lead in water also a concern Over the last year, replacement of lead water service lines has been a major concern. Currently, Suez North America, a private, global water utility, is replacing utility-owned lead pipes in its Bergen and Hudson counties service area on an expedited basis and awaits a decision on a plan to replace customer lead lines now before the state Board of Public Utilities. Elevated lead drinking water levels were found in over 10 percent of customers sampled by Suez in late 2018, forcing Suez to report the findings and begin a lead line replacement program, under state Department of Environmental Protection regulations. Suez says it replaced 2,517 lead lines and connectors in the time that has elapsed since, and plans to replace over 2,000 more of its lead lines and connectors this year.
Other news around the county In a wide-ranging 35-minute speech that touched on dozens of topics, Tedesco spoke of the countyʼs shared-service agreements, its recent five-year growth rate, a new “workforce housing” initiative, increased county funding for Open Space grants, and the importance of residents taking part in the 2020 census count. He said the county has 57 shared-service agreements, including a highly-effective consumer protection division shared with Passaic County. Tedesco said former police
detectives hired there have saved “millions and millions of dollars” for county residents harmed by scams and defective products. He noted the elderly are most affected by fraud and scams. Tedesco noted shared services “is growing by leaps and bounds” and the county shares services with school districts as well as municipalities. Moreover, a county spokesman said agreements include but are not limited to serving as the health officer to 35 municipalities, providing mechanical services for the repair of government vehicles, fuel provision, cooperative purchasing, 911 dispatch services, data storage services, animal control, emergency and nonemergency equipment, snow plowing, IT support services, street sweeper rental and use of Office of Emergency Management equipment.
Bergen still growing Tedesco said the “growth rate” in Bergen Countyʼs population over the last five years is 3.7 percent, with Bergen now approaching 1 million residents. He earlier noted the county as the most densely populated county statewide, which is still growing in population. He said he hopes to secure funding to increase tourism in Bergen County and work with businesses to make that happen. He said the county plans to work with a local resident employed at a New York radio station to pro-
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In the winter of 1974, a debate between historians and impassioned citizens culminated in a 175-year-old structure being cast out of Closter. The building in question went by a couple of names. To some, it was the Parsells tenant house. To others, it was the Vanderbeck slave house, an eyesore and a disturbing reminder of a dark time in history. The five-room cottage at 611 Piermont Road, built around 1800, had sat largely unchanged and all but forgotten until being thrust into the limelight in August of 1972. At the time, 84-year-old Mrs. Helen Cole, widow of former police chief Marcellus Cole, had been living on the property. She sold it to Howard Savings Institution, which planned to build a bank there (they eventually did, and now it is the Wells Fargo
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branch). Walter Parsells had first built a sandstone house on 34 acres on Closter New Road (Piermont) in 1795. That house is still standing today, across from the High Street intersection. The wooden cottage was built next door. In 1806, Walterʼs brother, Jacob Parsells, married Cornelia Blauvelt. After Jacobʼs death in 1833 Cornelia was married twice more, the last time to John Vanderbeck. Thus, she became Cornelia Vanderbeck. In the second half of the 19th century, Cornelia and her son used the main house as a tavern serving stagecoach travelers on the route between Englewood and Nyack. At some point the cottage became known colloquially as the Vanderbeck slave house, rumored to have been used as a dwelling for slaves. In 1973, bank officials, acknowledging the history of the structure, offered to give the cottage for free to anyone who would pay to have it moved. When nobody came forward, in midDecember it was temporarily moved to Lone Horseman Park at
The Walter Parsells tenant house in Closter as it looked early in the 20th century.
Closter Dock and Piermont roads. By the winter of 1974, residents were starting to speak out
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against the structure as a symbol of slavery. More than 25 black residents came to a council session that Jan. 9 and demanded it be removed from the park. A petition gained over 100 signatures from black and white residents alike. People called it an eyesore, distasteful, and an insult to the black residents of Closter. And yet, as researcher Madeline W. Hampton of the Bergen County Historical Society discovered at the time, there was no record of the cottage ever housing slaves. Along the same lines, another local historian, Joan Winkelhoff of the Pascack Historical Society, studied old tax records
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and found that the property was never taxed as having slaves. It seems the term “slave house” had somehow gotten attached to the structure and stuck in the publicʼs perception. The more likely reality, historians asserted, is that the little cottage housed indentured servants or sharecroppers. In the end, the house was saved—but not in Closter. Walter Muller, a builder with knowledge of restoring old properties, had it moved to his private property at 480 Sicomac Ave. in Wyckoff at the end of February, 1974. The little cottage made the 16-mile journey on a flatbed trailer. Itʼs still standing there today, beside the main house on the site.
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Wanda came up with the ʻpaperless environmentʼ for Council meetings and showed this concept to other towns around Bergen County. She was also a long-time member of the Bergen County Municipal Clerks Association, for which she was a past President. She also trained and groomed several Northvale Deputy Clerks who went on to outstanding careers as Borough Clerks in other towns.” According to an online obituary, Worner (nee Buckman), 65, of Dumont, formerly of Paramus, was the devoted mother of Joan Ali Diore and her husband, Joseph, of Dumont, and Arlene Marie Gray and her husband, Joseph, of Dumont. Cherished
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“Mima” of Victoria, Caitlyn, Joey, Jason and Marik. Dearest sister of Patricia MacAloon, Irene Kearns, Bruce Buckman, Janet Berger and Steven MacAloon. Wanda was predeceased by her parents, Howard and Alice Buckman and her brother, Howard “Dennis” Buckman. “Wanda will be forever missed for her easy-going nature, eagerness to help anyone in need, her great sense of humor and her good advice. She will always be loved and cherished dearly by her children and grandchildren, in addition to many friends and family,” notes the obituary. Visitation was Friday, Feb. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last month as she officially signed legislation authorizing the NSGP program. In December 2019, Reps. Pascrell and Peter King (R-NY02) led a letter calling for the NSGP to be funded at $90 million, citing “the rise of hate groups in our nation, the record of threats facing members of our community, and the FBIʼs continued concern about domestic violent extremism” as evidence
that NSGP resources must be increased. One week after their letter, the requested funding was passed by the House. Pascrell has also led in calling for increased federal efforts to combat domestic extremism. In January, Gottheimer and Pascrell and held an interfaith event with religious leaders, law enforcement, and cultural groups to highlight the need to combat hate in our communities.
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months to 3 years. • Meet the Authors of “Before I Go Berserk, Hon,” Kathleen Cavazzi and Christine Stevens, Monday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. They will present Love Letter Readings, celebrating the lost art of handwritten letters as a means of communicating complex feelings and thoughts. Sign up at BeforeIGoBerserk.com. • Get Tech Help on Monday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. • Discovery Activity Playtime, for kids 1 to 4, meets Tuesdays until March 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. Register at the libraryʼs website. (No meeting Feb. 18.) • Minecraft, for kids 6 and up, meets Tuesdays from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Open to all but must register online. Must bring tablet or PC loaded with Minecraft app. • Kids 3 1/2 to 5 years old can join Mrs. Brecher for Craft/STEM Storytime on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. Parents or caregivers must remain with child during this storytime. • Register online for Chess Club, for ages 6 and up. Meets
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DEMAREST 90 Hardenburgh Ave. (201) 768-8714 www.demarestlibrary.org • Spanish Storytime meets Monday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. Join Ms. Maria for stories and songs in Spanish for children and their parents or caregivers. • Little Wigglers Storytime is back, for newborns to kids age 4. Storytime is a great opportunity for kids (and parents!) to socialize, learn and have fun. Meeting Monday, Feb. 10 from 2:30 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. • Want to improve your English speaking skills? Join the English as a Second Language Conversation Group on Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 10:30 to noon and Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. All levels are welcome. No registration required. • Kids can register for the Third and Fourth Grade Book Club. The next meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. • There will be a Meet and Greet with the new library director, Parinda Desai, on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Desai will meet with kids and caregivers between 3:15 and 4:30 p.m. She will meet with adults from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring music and light refreshments. • The Brain Injury Alliance New Jersey will lead a Presentation on Safety for Seniors, Thursday, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. Attendees will learn strategies to best prevent falls, along with pedestrian and driving safety tips, through an interactive Jeopardystyle game. Register online to reserve a spot. • Kids ages 4–8 can make a butterfly valentine at Arts and Crafts, Thursday, Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. • The Adult Book Club will meet Thursday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. They are discussing “Say Nothing,” by Patrick Radden Keefe. • Morning Movies return Friday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. with CONTINUED ON PAGE 13
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The Community Chest is accepting applications for its third annual High School Young Womanʼs Leadership Awards. Two awards will be given to outstanding female students enrolled in their junior or senior years residing and/or attending a public or private high school in eastern Bergen County. Applicants living in and/or attending a school in any of these towns may apply: Alpine, Bergenfield, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Harrington Park, Haworth, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Rockleigh and Tenafly. The deadline to apply is Sunday, March 1, 2020. Candidates will have demonstrated a passion for leadership, compassion, innovation and the courage of their convictions in their community. They are required to complete an online application, answer essay questions, submit a student resume and present two recommendations. The Community Chestʼs High School Senior Young Womanʼs Leadership Award provides a $2,000 scholarship to the finalist. Female high school seniors may complete an online application available online at bit.ly/TheChestSenior. This year, The Chest is also giving a Junior Young Womanʼs Leadership Award. The finalist will receive a $250 award and an opportunity to participate in an internship with a local nonprofit during the school year or summer. Applicants
comes donations from the public to recognize the work of these young women. Contributions of any amount to support the awards and the event on May 1 may be sent by check with payment made out to The Community Chest, located at 122 South Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631. Visit The Chestʼs website, www.thecommunitychestebc.org,
Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer, executive director of The Community Chest, presents 2019 recipient Alexa Miller with the High School Young Woman’s Leadership Award. must complete and submit an online said Michelle Yu, a 2018 High application available at School Young Womanʼs Leadership Award recipient, who is currently http://bit.ly/TheChestJunior. Through a highly competitive pursuing a bachelor of arts in film process, applications will be and media studies with a concentrareviewed by a group of women tion in sociology at Columbia leaders, who have volunteered to University. The annual awards celebration judge the applications. The award recipients will be announced and remembers three women from the honored at a breakfast on May 1 at area and the leadership they demonstrated throughout their lives. DurSt. Paulʼs Church in Englewood. “The Community Chestʼs ing the Great Depression, Elizabeth Leadership Scholarship not only Cutter, a resident of Englewood, helped me financially advance my became the founding board chair of educational career, but also allowed The Community Chest. Elisabeth me the opportunity to reflect on Morrow Morgan, the founder of female leadership and meet incredi- The Elisabeth Morrow School, grew ble women across many different up in Englewood. Tenafly resident fields. Today, I still hold close all Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a that the scholarship has provided me leader in the suffragette movement. The Community Chest weland am thankful for the experience,”
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Park Painters of Bergen County. Her work has received awards at numerous art shows and is included in private collections in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Colorado, California and New Zealand. She has a Master of Arts in Art Education degree from Teachers College, Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Art Education degree from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. The Harrington Park Library is located at 10 Herring St. For more information, call 201-768-5675.
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ABOVE: Harriet Finck, Shalshelet (Chain), acrylic on paper. AT LEFT: Eric David Laxman, Family Portrait, found material Beginning Feb. 10 and showing through March 12, “Alternate Worlds,” an exhibit featuring the painting of artists Harriet Finck and the sculpture of Eric David Laxman, will be on display in the Mikhail Zakin Gallery at The Art School at Old Church, 561 Piermont Road, Demarest,. Both artists are inspired by what they find in nature, whether it be the mysterious workings of the natural world, as in the case of Finckʼs paintings, or the material that Laxman uses for his sculpture, found from manʼs interaction with nature. Curator Margery Theroux states, “Both of these artists bring the ethereal and the earthly together, despite the materials used. In doing so, they offer an alternate view of the world we can all relate to.” “Alternate Worlds” will have an opening reception Thursday, Feb. 13, 5:30–7:30 p.m., and is free and open to the public. For more information, visit tasoc.org/exhibitions.
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HARRINGTON PARK 10 Herring St. (201) 768-5675 www.harringtonpark.bccls.org • Tales for Tots Storytime is Wednesdays 10 to 10:30 a.m. For little ones 18 months old and up. Call to register. • Little Listeners Storytime, for ages 3 to 5, is held on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Call to register. • Fifth-graders and up can Learn To Code on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. Bring a laptop and join Generation Coders, a club at Bergen County Academies that has offered to teach coding at the library. Sign-up weekly to reserve a spot. No previous attendance required.
HAWORTH 300 Haworth Ave. (201) 384-1020 www.haworthlibrary.org • Dance for Fun, Fitness, Friendship with instructor Joyce DeSantis is Monday, Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m. No experience or partners necessary; register at the library. • Register for Learn To Code, a weekly club for grades 5 to 12 that meets Mondays. Next meeting is Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Bring your laptop. • Chair Yoga meets Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 10:15 a.m. led by Haworth resident Caren Zisk. Cost is $10 for three sessions. Register at the library. • Toddler Storytime, for kids 18 months to 4 years, meets Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. They will sing songs, play fingerplays and listen to stories. Siblings welcome, but registration required. • Call to register for a 15minute session to Read to a Dog on Tuesday, Feb. 11 between 4 and 5 p.m. or Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. This is a great way for young and developing readers to foster confidence in their reading abilities. For ages 3 to 12. • Kids 4 to 8 can make Rainbow Heart Suncatchers on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. • Tai Chi with experienced instructor Hasmig meets Fridays at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $10 for three sessions. Register at the library. • Create magical paintings using salt at Salt Painting, for ages 4 and up, Saturday, Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. Registration required. NORTHVALE 116 Paris Ave. (201) 768-4784 www.northvalelibrary.org • Kids up to 4 years old can join Ms. Emily for Story Time on
Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Every week will welcome a new theme and Ms. Emily will use books, songs, fingerplays, scarves, shakers, felt boards and more. • Artistically Abled, for kids in grades 1–5, meets Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 3:30 p.m. Registration required; space is limited. • Adults can relax and unwind with an evening coloring session, Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Cozy Coloring with Cocoa. Coloring supplies and cocoa are provided. • Kids 2–5 will bring stories to life with interactive yoga at Toddler Yoga Story Time with Bendy Bookworm, Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 10:30 a.m. • STEM: Light Up Circuit Valentines for ages 5 and up meets Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 3:30 p.m. Register online. • Practice your English language conversation skills in a friendly, welcoming place. ESL: Conversation Class is Thursday, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. • Enjoy some relaxing adult time and create your own masterpiece at Canvas Painting, Thursday, Feb. 13 at 6:15 p.m. This event is for adults. Registration required. • Kids are invited to celebrate Valentineʼs Day at the
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library, Friday, Feb. 14 at 3:30 p.m., with Drop-in Crafts and Sweet Snacks. While supplies last!
NORWOOD 198 Summit St. (201) 768-9555 www.nplnj.org Due to flooding of the building, Norwood Public Library will be closed until further notice. All programs are cancelled.
OLD TAPPAN 56 Russell Ave. (201) 664-3499 www.oldtappanlibrary.com • Drop in for a fun one-hour conversational English as a Second Language class on Monday, Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Meet new friends and discuss everyday events and topics. • Chair Yoga begins with a brief meditation followed by gentle and thorough warm up stretches and yoga positions, Monday, Feb. 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. • Learn personal clearing techniques—like breathing visualization, anchoring and guidance—to reduce stress with instructor Lois Kramer-Perez. Release Your Stress/Introduc-
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Canasta, drop in on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. and enjoy card playing fun. • Families with children of all ages are invited to join Ms. Tracy for Drop In Storytime, which includes books, songs and a small craft. This week, itʼs offered Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 10
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classes or $10 per class. • The Mystery Book Group will meet Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. Join in this social hour and lively discussion of books including mysteries, thrillers and a few surprises! Open to all. • Slip Stichers, a knitting and crochet group for experienced and beginner knitters alike, meets
Cupid’s Valentine’s Greetings To Amy Elizabeth from your loving John David. Together in all, my sweet bean! Happy Valentine’s Day. xoxoxo Dear Grandma & Grandma, We love you! Happy Valentines Day! Stephen, James & Hunter Steve, roses are red, violets are blue, Stephen, James and I are so lucky to have you!! Love you honey Grant, happy Valentine’s Day! #23 Love, most MOM
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My sweet Chop, You are and always have been my one true love. Happy Valentine's Day! Forever yours, Bean
To my beautiful wife Miriam, Thank you for making my life sweeter, now that I share mine with you. Joe Dear Grandma, Roses are red violets are blue we are so lucky to have you! Love Ryan, Robbie and Shannon.
Dear Dick, HAPPY VALENTINE'S Day. I want you to know that I love you very much! Get well soon.... Love, Dot I love my husband more today than yesterday and less than tomorrow! Lucky and blessed!! Karin Krankel
Dear Jack, Happy Valentines Day! Love you to the moon & back. Love, Mommy
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Dear Aunt Mary, Happy Valentines Day! Love, Sara & Jack
To My Sweetheart Baby, Michelle Happy Valentine's Birthday! Hope your day is as special as you, filled with lots of love!
Tommy, Me & U. Happy Valentines! Love, Stef Dear Heidi, Thank you for 29 wonderful years. I love you more and more everyday. Happy Valentine's Day! Love Joe Mrs. Brockner, It takes a big heart To SHAPE a little mind! Happy Valentine’s Day to the best Pre-k teacher! Love, Daniela
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Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Bring a project or stop in to learn. All ages welcome. • Kids in grades 1–5 can make a Valentine craft at Crafternoon, Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 3:30 p.m. Registration required. • Books for Babies, for infants up to 18 months, meets Thursday, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. Ms. Tracy will have stories, songs perfect for your littlest learners, bubbles, and more, with time for parents and caregivers to mingle afterwards. • Join other Maj Jongg enthusiasts for Maj Jongg Madness on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. Open to all adults— beginners and experts alike. • Like to read a little bit of everything? The Eclectic Book Club partakes in lively discussions of a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction books. Itʼs open to everyone. Meets Thursday, Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. • At Secrets of College Admissions on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m., families can get an overview of the application process. • Zumba Gold will keep you moving! Saturday, Feb. 15 from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. $8 per class.
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The Garden State Harmonica Club invites you to open mics on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at The Community Church, 354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, entrance on Hamilton Ave. The club invites anyone interested in harmonica music or lessons to join the group to play or listen. Light refreshments are always available. Among celebrity members are the amazing Abe Barzelay; performer and teacher Gary Mettler; harmonicist and former lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears Rob Paparozzi, and Rob Fletcher of The Harmoniacs. The clubʼs ensemble can be booked to play for groups for a reasonable fee. It entertains at retirement and veteransʼ homes, churches, clubs, assisted living centers, civic groups, libraries, schools, and private parties. The Garden State Harmonica Club was founded in 1971. New members are welcome. Annual dues are $35. For more information, call (917) 771-1166 or write gardenstateharmonicaclub@hotmail.com.
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Welcome the spring season with ceramic artworks for your patio, garden, or windowsill. Students will make lanterns, wind chimes, bells, and incense burners—all designed to engage your senses of sight, sound, and smell, and to create your own peaceful oasis. • Assemblage and Painting. This class will allow for experimentation using printed images to create dynamic compositions with cutting and pasting, in combination with painting. • Adobe Lightroom Classic. Elevate your digital photos by learning the ins and outs of this essential tool for organizing, editing, and sharing photography. • Batik: The Art of Wax Resist and Dying Fabrics. This ancient art form originates from Java, Indonesia, and involves applying molten wax to fabrics that repel dye like a stencil, while the remaining areas take on color. Students will experiment with traditional and contemporary techniques and develop a few of their own.
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The Art School at Old Church is pleased to announce its spring session of classes, which begins March 30 and runs through mid-June. Registration is open online, by mail, or in-person; phone registration begins on Feb. 11. The Art School offers classes for adults, teens, families, and children—including those with special needs. As it does each semester, the Art School will offer a variety of beginner to advanced classes in a wide array of disciplines, taught by professional artists. To peruse the full catalog online, visit tasoc.org or call (201) 767-7160 to request a printed copy.
FOR ADULTS • Ready, Sets, Go! This pottery class will focus on creating pairs, sets, and matching forms. Students will design, create, and glaze functional pots they can enjoy for years. • Basic Handbuilding: Slab, Coil, and Pinch! Whether youʼre already a potter on the wheel, or just getting your feet wet in the world of clay, this class will teach you the basics of handbuilding techniques, all while having fun. No clay experience necessary. Just be ready to get your hands dirty. • The Enchanted Garden.
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‘INTO THE WOODS’ TAKING THE STAGE FEB. 27 AT NVOT
A red cape, a strand of golden hair, a golden shoe, and a white cow—itʼs these four items that send a baker and his wife through the woods on a magical journey to reverse an evil spell in the Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappanʼs upcoming production of “Into the Woods.” Tickets are now on sale at www.seatyourself.biz/nvottheater for performances, which will be Friday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 29* at 2 p.m., Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 1 at 2 p.m. (*The Saturday matinee show is abridged and tailored to the youngest audience members, more in line with the junior script which concludes with the happy-ever-after ending of Act One, but none of the sadness and adult life-lessons of Act Two.) In the plot, the baker and his wife wish for a child and are sent by an evil witch on the scavenger hunt
to reverse the curse that has left them childless. Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, and Cinderella soon join the mix, on this magical tale of love and adventure. Everyoneʼs wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. The play is considered one of Stephen Sondheimʼs most popular works, a musically sophisticated show about wishes, family and the choices we make. Say show runners: “Donʼt miss out! Get your tickets and guarantee your seat for this incredible musical!” Senior citizens are also welcome to attend the dress rehearsal at 6 p.m. on Feb. 26; contact wilcox@nvnet.org or 201-784-1600, ext. 24550, for tickets for this performance.
RAILROAD CLUB TO MEET
The Bergen Rockland National Railway Historical Society will host a rail oriented event and a discussion of current railroad events and local railroad news with updates at its monthly meeting Friday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. This monthʼs meeting presentation will be a preview the Chapterʼs presentation to the
Pascack Historical Society on the history of the Pascack Valley Line. Open to all at no charge. Anyone interested in railroading, current and past, meet with others sharing common interest. Meetings are held at the Closter Senior Center, 4 Lewis St., Closter. Call Rich Harrington 845-623-7634 for information.
FOR YOUNG ARTISTS • Painterly Impressions (ages 7–8). Focusing on the techniques used by prominent artists of the French Impressionist period, students will create vibrant and energetic drawings and paintings, capturing the impressionistic vision and making it their own. • Pop Art! (ages 9–11). Students will learn about the artists who made the genre famous and begin their own Pop Art journey through painting, sculpting, and self-portraits. • Seize the Clay (ages 13–17). A comprehensive pottery class for all levels of experience to create both functional and decorative projects. Students will be taught hand building and wheel throwing techniques, pushing creative limits with the guidance of an experienced professional.
FOR FAMILIES • Painting and Drawing with Families. Together, families with children age 4 and up will learn a variety of artistic styles from famous artists throughout the centuries, exploring lines, colors, shapes, lighting, and composition. Using a variety of mediums, adults and children will express their own ideas by learning from the old and making something new.
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Bergen LEADS now accepting applications for class of 2021
Where will the next generation of ethical, effective leaders come from? Bergen Volunteer Center says its Bergen LEADS program is the answer. The program, now in its 13th year, is a 10 month community leadership program for adults who live or work in Bergen County. It aims to strengthen the community by connecting people through service and developing civic leaders. The program is guided by former Bergen County Executive William Schuber. Interactive, fast paced and experiential, the program is delivered through a series of “Issue Days,” which include discussion with community leaders, site visits, small group interaction and personal reflection. Each class completes a capstone project that provides an opportunity to develop solutions to real issues in Bergen County. “Relationships generated
from Bergen LEADS transcend the program due to the active alumni that coordinate events and networking opportunities,” say organizers. Bergen LEADS applications for the Class of 2021 are now available at bergenleads.org and are due by April 10. Bergen LEADS seeks representation from a broad array of ethnic, racial, religious and socioeconomic groups. Lynne Algrant, CEO of Bergen Volunteer Center and Bergen LEADS co-seminar director
knows that, “Diversity of participants is essential.ʼʼ Applicants from business, nonprofit, civic faith-based, and government organizations, as well as from the community at large, are encouraged to apply. Tuition is $2,500 and scholarship assistance is available for those with financial need. To apply, go to www.bergenvolunteers.org/leads-experience. Contact Melissa LaRobardier at (201) 489-9454, ext. 206 or melissal@bergenvolunteers.org for additional information.
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Love and health are completely intertwined. You simply cannot be healthy if you donʼt have people you DR. ERIC KAPLAN, interact with. You donʼt have KAPLAN BRAIN & to be married BODY or have children to have positive social interactions—you can reach out to old friends or start a friendly conversation with the worker at the grocery store checkout. Humans are fundamentally gregarious. We need social bonds to thrive. Giving someone a compliment or asking someone about their day has benefits for everyone involved.Having these types of interactions with family and friends also does wonders to decrease stress. February not only has Valentineʼs Day, itʼs also Heart Health Month. The first tip for brain and heart health is to avoid dairy and sugar. Dark chocolate can be beneficial to the health in moderate amounts due to its antioxidants, fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium. Just make sure that it has a high cacao content, low sugar, and no dairy!
Similarly, red wine has been shown to be beneficial in moderation. It has polyphenols which reduce inflammation and are found in the skin of grapes. But donʼt be misled—there are actually more polyphenols in whole servings of fruits and vegetables themselves, so remember to eat your veggies! (And a glass of wine once in a while, too!) Also remember to take time to smell the roses—literally and figuratively. Aromatherapy has been shown to be extremely beneficial for the brain. You can diffuse essential oils that calm you, like lavender or rose oil. You can even use essential oils to increase your energy and boost your mood, like lemongrass or sweet orange. You should also take time to relax and enjoy life. Plan an evening with your spouse or partner with an activity like dancing, cooking a meal together, or going to a concert. Have a nice relaxing evening by enjoying a couples massage. All of these tips are great to help keep your stress down and your mood up, which helps your brain and heart function better. The last tip for brain and heart health is to be generous and give to others. Doing charitable work or supporting someone in need not only benefits the commu-
nity but also can release endorphins in your brain. Everyone can contribute in different ways. It could be as simple as picking up some garbage or opening the door for someone. At Kaplan Brain & Body we are offering FREE pulse oximetry readings for pulse, oxygen, and
perfusion. In addition, our Health Psychology Therapist, Lauren, is offering 50% off our Molecular Essential Oil Body Treatment—a great Valentineʼs Gift—valued at $125, so you can “Show Your Brain and Body Some Love!” Self-love is essential to health, so call our office at (201) 261-2150
or email us at info@kaplanbrainandbody.com to schedule your life-changing Molecular Essential Oil Body Treatment! I want to work together so more and more people fall in love with healthy living. Have a Happy Valentineʼs Day, and be well!
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KIDS CAN GET FREE MEDICAL SERVICES The Demarest Board of Health offers a monthly Child Health Conference for Demarest children from birth through age 6 where they may receive free, complete medical physical exams and all required immunizations. Children ages 7 through 18
years of age may receive immunizations only. Appointments are necessary. For further information call (201) 666-4800, ext. 1528. Sessions are held at the Borough of Hillsdale, 380 Hillsdale Ave., in the lower level.
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Dear Savvy Senior, Can you write a column on ethical wills and how to make one? The attorney who made up my will BY JIM MILLER recently suggested I write one as a tool to explain the intentions of my will and to express my thoughts and feelings, but I don’t know where to start. — Interested Senior
Dear Interested, An ethical will, also referred to as a legacy letter, can be a valuable complement to your legal will, as well as a wonderful gift to your family or other loved ones. Here’s what you should know along with some tips to help you make one.
Ethical Wi l l s Unlike a last will and testament, which tells your loved ones (and the legal world) what you want them to have, an ethical will (which is not a legal document) tells them what you want them to know. With an ethical will, you can share with your loved ones your feelings, wishes, regrets, grati-
tude and advice, as well as explain the elements in your legal will, give information about the money and possessions you’re passing on, and anything else you want to communicate. Usually no more than a few pages, the process of writing an ethical will can actually be quite satisfying. But be careful that you don’t contradict any aspects of your legal will or estate plan. If you’re having trouble with the writing there are resources available to help you, or you can express yourself through an audio or video recording.
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Get Help If you need some help, there are numerous resources such as CelebrationsofLife.net that offer how-to information and examples of ethical wills, along with an “Ethical Wills: Putting Your Values on Paper” book, and the Ethical Wills/Legacy Letters workbook that you can purchase for $16 and $10 respectively. Another good resource is PersonalLegacyAdvisors.com, from a company that offers ethical will writing classes and workshops, along with personalized Where to Start services like coaching, editing, To craft an ethical will, start writing and/or audio or video by jotting down some notes about recording your ethical will. Prices what’s really important to you and vary depending on the services you what you want your loved ones to choose. know. Take your time, and rememThey also sell a do-it-yourself ber that you’re not trying to write guidebook, “The Wealth of Your for the Pulitzer Prize. This letter is Life: A Step-by-Step Guide for a gift of yourself written for those Creating Your Ethical Will,” by you love. Susan Turnbull, for $24. After you’ve gathered your You also need to know that thoughts you can start drafting many people choose to share their your letter. You can also revise or ethical will with their family and rewrite it anytime you want. And friends while they’re still living so for safekeeping, keep your ethical they can enjoy their reactions, will with your other legal docu- while others think it should be read ments in a secure location but be after their death. It’s up to you. sure your executor has access to it. Send your senior questions to: Asafe-deposit box or fireproof fil- Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, ing cabinet or safe in your home Norman, OK 73070, or visit
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clients. The nonprofit Meals on Wheels provides more than a meal to homebound neighbors, nourishing both the body and mind through the delivery of nutritious meals and a daily personal visit. To volunteer, call (201) 358-0050 or visit mealsonwheelsnorthjersey.org.
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Police Reports
This section is based on data provided to the Northern Valley Press by neighborhood police departments. Due to pending court appearances and other variations, the following information shall be read in “press time” context.
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On Feb. 2 at approximately 11 a.m., Officer Andrew Soltes reported conducting a motor vehicle stop on Sunset Avenue with a vehicle bearing a New Jersey registration.
Investigation revealed the 24year-old male driver from Dumont was in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, namely marijuana. The actor was placed under arrest and transported to Haworth Police Headquarters for processing. The defendant was subsequently issued a complaint-summons charging him with possession of marijuana, 50 grams or less. The defendant was fingerprinted, photographed and released on his own recognizance. The defendant was issued two
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land opposite 150 River St. “We are going to have ʻworkforce housing,ʼ the first one ever in Bergen County or the state of New Jersey,” he said to applause. He said these units would be made available at affordable rental rates to police, firefighters and teachers, and others requiring affordable housing and starting off new careers. A county spokesman said “workforce housing” will be created in partnership with Bergen County Improvement Authority, and likely to break ground by year end and take 24 months for completion. The 100 units—geared toward moderate income individuals entering the workforce—will be near a bus depot, office space, parking and retail space, he said.
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County Open Space funds Tedesco said $18 million was Photo courtesy NVD NORTHVALE distributed in 2019 open space grants to Bergenʼs 70 municipalities for 74 On Dec. 3, 2019, YoungEun “Julianna” Lee spoke at the United projects. Nations Headquarters in New York City as part of the International Day of “That was 30 percent of the Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), which is annually observed around the money that we actually collected,” world on this day. Julianna spoke about leadership and her involvement said Tedesco, noting a county fee of in V.I.T.A., mentoring, and the track team at Northern Valley-Demarest. .01 percent of county taxes is dediThe event focused on sports as an enabler for sustainable development and peace through the empowerment of persons with disabilities.
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Marijuana, drug paraphernalia found in car
On Feb. 4 at approximately 8:36 a.m., Officer Anthony Butler reported conducting a motor vehicle stop on Park Street with a vehicle bearing a New York registration. Investigation revealed the 23-yearold male driver from Passaic was in possession of a controlled dangerous
cated to its open space fund. He said another 70 percent of Bergenʼs Open Space trust fund is used by the county to fund its 9,000acre park system, purchase open space and buy out flood-prone properties. “Thereʼs a huge benefit to that [open space] funding and I continue to thank everybody for supporting that because itʼs really making a difference,” said Tedesco of freeholdersʼ support to up the county fee for open space funding.
Make the 2020 census count He told business leaders of the magnitude of how important it is getting the census count right. “The impact [to Bergen County] is in the tens of millions of dollars,” he noted. Tedesco said the countyʼs federal community development funding was based on census population numbers, as is funding for a federal home rehabilitation program that helps Bergen County homeowners pay for and fix up homes to allow them to maintain ownership. He said road resurfacing improvements play a key role in an areaʼs economic health and quality of life, and road resurfacing funding comes from federal coffers based on census counts. A county spokesman also urged
substance, namely marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The actor was placed under arrest and transported to Haworth Police Headquarters for processing. The defendant was subsequently issued a complaint-summons charging him with possession of marijuana, 50 grams or less and possession of drug paraphernalia. The defendant was fingerprinted, photographed and released on his own recognizance. The defendant was issued six motor vehicle summonses.
county residents to access the U.S. Census Bureau website and share census bureau news and information products. In addition, participation on a U.S. Census complete count committee may “help spread the word about how the census is easy, safe and important,” he added.
ʻDonʼt get our fair shareʼ “I encourage all of you to go on the [county] website and complete the survey. I also encourage all of you to talk about it in a positive manner because it is [positive], and understand how important it is to us as a county because we certainly donʼt get our fair share of money that we contribute to the federal government or the state, in return back,” added Tedesco. Tedesco told leaders about a new county parks master plan prepared to help improve and maintain the countyʼs 9,000-acre park system. He cited new attractions such as a waterpark at Darlington County Park, Mahwah, and the fourth annual Winter Wonderland held at Van Saun Park, Paramus. “Itʼs like Bryant Park [New York City] but ours is better and cheaper,” he said. The Paramus attraction closed in mid-January but ice skating remains open until Feb. 23.
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The League of Women Voters turns 100 years old on Feb. 14, 2020. During that week, the League of Women Voters of Northern Valley (LWVNV) joins local and state Leagues around the country in a nationwide day of action, Women Power the Vote. The LWVNV will commemorate this historic occasion with a special program, “Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Womenʼs Right to Vote,” on Monday, Feb. 10. The festive celebration takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Leonia High School Little Theater, 100 Christie Heights Street in Leonia, New Jersey. The event is free and open to the public. “The League was founded by suffrage leaders 100 years ago to help American women exercise their new right to vote,” said Nike Prieston Bach, co-president, League of Women Voters of Northern Valley. “Today, we celebrate and join Leagues nationwide in demonstrating the power of women to achieve a more perfect democracy.” Women Power the Vote celebrates the Leagueʼs 100-year milestone by bringing together Leagues in over 750 communities across the country with one unified day of action. “For 100 years, Leagues have registered voters, informed their communities on the issues, advocated in their legislatures, and helped shape their communities and this country,” said Chris Carson, president of the board of the League of Women Voters of the United States. “We only saw it fitting that we should celebrate this milestone with a coordinated day of the kind of grassroots activism our members and supporters have embraced for an entire century.”
Fight for Woman Suffrage in New Jersey In Leonia, re-enactor Carol Simon Levin will perform “Reclaiming Our Voice: New Jerseyʼs Role in the Fight For Woman Suffrage,” showing how women fought for generations for the right to vote. Simon Levin portrays Lillian Feickert, president of the N.J. Woman Suffrage Association from 1912-1920, and explores New Jerseyʼs overlooked role in the long fight for woman suffrage. The performance highlights how some women in the state had the right to vote and then lost it, with prominent suffrage advocates Lucy Stone, a resident of Orange, New Jersey, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who lived in Tenafly, continuing the fight by staging tax and voting protests. Advocate Dr. Florence Spearing Randolph, founder of the NJ Association of Colored Womenʼs Clubs, brought African American women into the movement, and Alice Paul of Mount Laurel pushed relentlessly for a federal amendment. The LWVNV will also discuss current initiatives and events the chapter is involved with. These
Hillsdale, Leonia, Montvale, New Milford, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Park Ridge, River Vale, Rockleigh, Tenafly, Washington Township, Westwood and Woodcliff Lake. For further information, contact the League of Women Voters of Northern Valley at lwvno.valley@gmail.com. Updated information will be posted on its webpage, lwvbergen.org/about-usmore/northern-valley-information/, and on Facebook, www.facebook.com/LeagueofWomenVotersNorthernValley/, and Twitter at twitter.com/LeagueNValley.
include the 2020 decennial census, People Powered Fair Maps, Vote About League of Women Voters of Northern Valley 411, Voter Registration, and CandiThe League of Women Voters date Forums. Partners, to date, of the event are Northern NJ NOW, (LWV), a non-partisan political Displaced Homemakers Network organization, encourages informed of NJ, Inc. and Womenʼs Rights and active participation in governInformation Center. The public is ment, works to increase underinvited to attend a reception after standing of public policy issues and influences public policy through the program. “The League of Women Voters education and advocacy. The nonof Northern Valley celebrates this profit organization was an outhistory by taking action for our growth of the 19th Amendment future,” said Joyce Luhrs, vice passed in 1920 giving women the president marketing, LWVNV. “Our founders achieved the impossible by working tirelessly to pass the 19th Amendment 100 years ago. Today, we honor their hardwon fight by continuing to push our democracy forward and to empower every voter to play a critical role in shaping our country.” The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley draws members from 29 municipalities in Bergen County, New Jersey. These municipalities include: Alpine, Bergenfield, Cliffside Park, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, Edgewater, Emerson, Englewood, Lillian Feickert, president of the NJ Woman Suffrage Englewood Cliffs, Fort Lee, HackAssociation ensack, Harrington Park, Haworth, Photo courtesy Public Domain
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A Suez legal response asserts that a state ratepayer advocateʼs request to throw out its proposed customer lead line replacement program “must be denied” since it has “the wrong set of ʻfacts,ʼ applied the wrong law and reached the wrong conclusion.” A decision on the conflicting legal motions is expected by late February or early March, said attorneys. Since Suez proposed a customer lead line replacement pilot program in March 2019, the proposal has been bogged down by legal challenges from a state agency—the Division of Rate Counsel—that represents ratepayers in utility matters statewide. While Suez owns the service lines from the street main to curb, customers own the lines from the curb into the home or business. In order to reduce the threat of lead leaching from customer lead service lines, Suez proposed to replace the lines for $1,000, with the balance paid by a surcharge on Suezʼs 200,000 customers. Following evaluation of applicable laws, an Office of Administrative Law judge assigned to the 10-month-old Suez request to undertake a two-year pilot program to replace customer lead lines will hold oral arguments in the case. The state Division of Rate Counsel must reply to Suezʼs response by February 18. Oral arguments are scheduled Feb. 25, after which the administrative law judge will set a decision date. A Rate Counsel spokeswoman said “evidentiary hearings” may be scheduled in June for both sides. Advocate ʻmisunderstoodʼ Suezʼs motion filed Feb. 3 with state Office of Administrative Law Judge Jacob S. Gertsman alleged the state Division of Rate Counsel—which opposes the customer program due to Suezʼs proposal to increase all customersʼ bills—“misunderstood the [Suez] proposal and appears to confuse rates with rate base,” notes the motion.
The filing says Rate Counselʼs argument that Suez wanted to include the pilot program in its rate base is “wholly irrelevant because they address a request the company has not made and that is not now before this court or the [state] Board of Public Utilities,” states the Suez motion. Suezʼs motion said the utility disagreed with Rate Counselʼs argument that adding a surcharge to rate base “is on its face illegal as a matter of public utility law” and alleged Suez “is not requesting rate base treatment for these replacement costs.”
ʻMultiple valid approachesʼ Instead, Suez argues that “it is well-settled law that there are multiple valid approaches within the (BPUʼs) ratemaking authority to accomplish its public policy objectives.” Suez requests that the BPU “use a traditional regulatory technique (inclusion of a regulatory asset amortized over a limited time) to recover costs which need to be expended to protect and promote the public health.” Suez previously requested an up to 85 cents monthly surcharge to pay for its pilot program and also proposed a 10 percent markup over costs to be included. ʻResponse is ʻNoʼ “Rate Counsel has consistently refused to provide any remedy within the bounds of public utility law and practice to help solve this public health issue. Instead their response is ʻno.ʼ ʻNoʼ to any [Suez] program to deal with the non-company-owned lead service lines. ʻNoʼ to recovery of any dollars spent on non-company owned property, and ʻNoʼ to any suggestion as to how this public health concern should be addressed or alleviated,” states the Suez filing. Rate Counselʼs motion to deny Suezʼs proposed pilot customer lead pipe replacement effort is based on longstanding utility law that ratepayers can only be charged rates for investments in utility property “that are used and useful in the public service.” It alleges customer lines are not part of Suezʼs “asset base,” and that Suez “cannot recover costs associated with replacing such customer-owned lines from ratepayers.”
ʻStatus quo…unacceptableʼ The Suez motion notes high cost makes customers “reluctant to replace their lead service lines” and notes Rate Counselʼs argument “effectively places the public back at status quo on a public health issue that all can agree is unacceptable.” The Suez motion notes Suezʼs pilot program only asks customers to pay $1,000 to replace a customer line and “expenses the net remaining cost of replacing those lines (initial results indicate about $3,000+ per single family residence—leaving a net of about $2,000 per residence), treats those unamortized costs as a regulatory asset, amortizing those net costs over 7 years, without ever owning or controlling (or putting into rate base) the replacement lead service line.” It asks that Judge Gertsman “promptly deny Rate Counselʼs motion, so that the public and our customers will know that the [BPU] and [Suez] are working actively to address their lead concerns, and the parties can move forward with the remaining issues to be resolved—either through agreements or litigation.” Since January 2019, when Suez reported elevated levels of lead in drinking water in 15 of 108 homes sampled during late 2018, the utility initiated a utility lead line replacement effort, later expediting efforts to remove 2,517 lead lines last year and also plans to remove about 2,000 more in 2020. While recent home lead sampling results have been below the federal 15 parts per billion drinking water standard, the utility continues to replace its lead pipes and lobby for the pilot customer replacement effort it proposed last March. Health officials stress that lead in drinking water has been known to cause cognitive impairment, especially in children, and chronic high lead levels may lead to irreversible damage and even death. ʻPlaying gamesʼ “I think theyʼre playing games,” said Stefanie Brand, director, Division of Rate Counsel on Feb. 5, asked about Suezʼs legal response. Brand said Suez is “still trying to earn a profit on other peopleʼs property” and that is not
allowed by longstanding utility law. “Theyʼre playing a shell game…theyʼre trying to use accounting buzzwords to argue that theyʼre not doing what theyʼre in fact doing,” said Brand of Suezʼs motion. Brand said in previous discussions to reach a settlement on a customer replacement program, “we havenʼt had a willing partner at the table.” She said Suez has options, including state and federal infrastructure grants, or low-interest loans for customers, to replace customer lead lines. “They still want to earn a profit on property that is not theirs,” Brand said. Brand said under law, Suez was entitled to a return of about 9.6 percent, but not for work on private property that they do not own. She also said Suezʼs original proposal included an increase to its “rate base” which the utility then changed. Moreover, Brand said the utility has not disclosed any specifics about the pilot programʼs total costs or total number of customers to be targeted.
Public opposition While a handful of individuals appeared Jan. 21 at a public hearing to oppose the up to 85 cents surcharge on all customer bills—several who testified had already replaced lead lines—Suez officials state that it has found customers will not replace lead lines due to cost and need a monetary incentive. Generally, Suez has estimated replacement costs between $3,000 to $5,000 per customer lead line replacement, and occasionally up to $8,000. “Under [Suezʼs] proposed pilot program, no part of a replaced non-company side lead service line would be placed into rate base. Instead, it would be expensed and amortized over seven years,” states the Suez legal brief. ʻFully recover...expendituresʼ “Plainly put, the Petition at issue in this proceeding poses the following issue: Can [Suez] fully recover prudent expenditures made to replace non-company side lead service lines for the benefit of the public health as a regu-
latory asset amortized over seven years? Despite Rate Counselʼs motion, that issue (and numerous others) must still be resolved,” concludes the Suez response. After the Jan. 21 public hearing, Suez spokeswoman Debra Vial said the utility estimates 5,491 known utility lead service lines, 17,248 suspected lead goosenecks, or connectors between mains and customer lines, and 1,469 unknown service lines. As for customer lines, Suez reported 134,000 with no lead, 4,577 service lines have lead, and 2,087 of those 4,577 lines have lead only on the customer side. Vial said 68,000 customer lines are currently unknown.
No town-by-town lead data Suez has declined to release specific information on where remaining utility-owned lead lines exist, or even provide numbers for Suez-owned lead lines in specific towns served by the utility. Utility officials, including Vial, said Jan. 21 that privacy laws prevent them from providing such data, although a Suez attorney, Stephen Genzer, was not able to cite a law that prohibited release of such data. Initially, the utilityʼs replacement efforts focused on priority towns that included high numbers of Suez-owned lead service lines. Despite repeated requests, Suez has not released numbers of known utility or customer lead lines in the Pascack Valley and Northern Valley towns it serves. Generally, Vial said, the utility will not replace its lead service line if the customer also does not agree to replace their lead line. Most replacements have involved the utility replacing its lead line where the customerʼs line is not lead. She said if only one part of a lead line is replaced, the changes in water chemistry frequently cause elevated lead levels on the customer side. Suez North America, a global private utility, serves 200,000 customers in 57 towns in Bergen and Hudson counties.
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Next annual interfaith brunch Feb. 17
Youʼre invited to the Thirty-Third Annual Welcoming Your Neighbor brunch on Monday, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seasons, 644 Pascack Road, in the Township of Washington. Presented by the Interfaith Brotherhood/Sisterhood Committee of Bergen County, the event is a great chance to learn about and experience our nine Bergen County faith communities: Bahaʼi, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Sikh, and Unitarian Universalist. It includes the Interfaith Youth Singers featuring children and youth of our faith communities, an inter-
faith fair, and an Islamic performance. Each year a different community hosts the brunch, giving insight into its beliefs and practices. This year, keynote speaker is Imam Sohaib Sultan, the first full-time Muslim life coordinator and chaplain at Princeton University in the Office of Religious Life. Imam Sultan is a public lecturer on Islam, Muslim culture, and Muslim-Western relations in the United States and abroad. He is the author of “The Koran for Dummies” (Wiley, 2004) and “The Qurʼan and Sayings of Prophet Muhammad: Selections Annotated &
Explained” (Skylight Paths, 2007), as well as numerous published articles on the Islamic faith and tradition. Enjoy food and conversations with neighbors. Admission is $30 for kids 12 and under, $40 for all others. Parking is free and Seasons is wheelchairaccessible. Kosher, halal, and vegetarian meals are available. Advance tickets are sold until Feb. 14. Call your religious community for sales. Make checks payable to Aya Samaj of NJ. Bring food donations for Center for Food Action.
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In the Garden: Newcomers for your garden in 2020
by Gerri Gibney
It must be spring—well almost, because Iʼm back at the typewriter (you now know how old I am) writing about my most favorite subject: gardening! Itʼs almost cathartic to be able to even think and dream about another most wondrous time of the year, spring. The daylight is longer, the sun is stronger, and the mail box is filled with gardening catalogs every day. Itʼs not quite time to use this wonderful passage from Song of Solomon, 2:11-12, but I canʼt resist it: For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land. By the way, Iʼm writing this as we are about to experience some bitter cold days, but we know itʼs coming, so letʼs pretend. As I roam through those gardening catalogs, Iʼm going out on a limb here, and doing some predicting on whatʼs going to be hot for the upcoming gardening season. If I can be so bold, I foretell there are some new trends on the garden horizon, and boy, are they pretty! Itʼs hard for me to pick where to begin—the new offerings are that outstanding—but letʼs start with “A” for Angelonia, AngelMist Spreading Berry Sparkler. Angelonia, which are annuals, have become staples in many gardenersʼ containers and beds, and rightfully so. They are dependable, flower all summer, have a beautiful color, and thereʼs no need to deadhead for continuous bloom. (For you newcomers to gardening, deadhead simply means removing the old, spent flower.) Berry Sparkler is pink and purple orchid-like blooms that overflow hanging baskets and containers with graceful cascades of blooms. Instead of an upright habit, they are compact, easy-togrow 4- to 10-inch plants that thrive in heat and humidity. While they need full sun, I have grown Angelonia in semi-shade and they grow, just not as robust. Thereʼs another trailing annual called Vinca, Trailing Burgundy. It too loves the sun and doesnʼt need a lot of care.
This cascading gorgeous winedark burgundy vinca blooms all summer and requires so little maintenance it can take the heat and drought alike. If I can find this cultivar, it will be in one of my hanging planters, thatʼs for sure. Hopefully, our Garden Club will be able to get it for our annual plant sale held in April. Iʼll let you know as we get closer to the sale. The hybridizers, who have had a field day with Petunias, have introduced the Spellbound series, giving us dark-purple, pink, wine red with giant 4- to 6inch flowers whose coloration looks hand-painted, with frilly edges. These Petunias have nondrooping flowers in the rain. They have a mounded habit and need full sun, although I have used Petunias in less than six hours of sun and they still manage to flower, just not as profusely. I love Cosmos, which wave their dainty pastel heads in the summer and fall. Now, thereʼs Mandarin Orange, with double blooms that are magnets to butterflies and hummingbirds. An annual sun lover, they are easy to
grow into 12- to 14-inch high, mounded plants. Can you imagine these brilliant orange flowers in a bed with a deep blue flower in front of it? Outstanding. Weʼve talked about sun loving annuals, now itʼs time to talk about a new shade-loving Begonia, called the Tophat series, which does well in sun or shade and is available in pink, white, and scarlet—with huge flowers. This year there is a new, outstanding rose bicolor. Recently, many of us have used more Begonias in our gardens, so this large-bloom Begonia is a nice addition. This is not necessarily a new plant to the market, but itʼs new to me. Itʼs a perennial but it is sold as a house plant since itʼs a Zone 9 plant, and would not survive our winters. The plant is Calocephalus Silver Sand and itʼs helping me to fight cabin fever, taking up residence in my kitchen. The common name is cushion plant, it likes sun or partial shade, with silvery thread-like leaves, and it would look terrific used with any combination of other plants. The gal at the nursery suggested pairing it with pansies, which I plan to do when I put out
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Seniors, enjoy Irish dancing this March All are welcome to join the Old Tappan Seniors on Monday, March 9, for a trip to the Westchester Theater to see “Rhythm of the Dance” (Irish dancing). The cost is $75 per person,
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The County of Bergen will receive a $3.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes to remove lead hazards from the homes of eligible Bergen County residents, the county recently announced. Since the most common source of lead exposure in the home is from lead-based paint, the homes that will be assessed under this grant are those constructed before 1978, roughly 75% of Bergen Countyʼs total housing stock, with nearly 21,000 of those units pre-dating 1940. The HUD grant is intended to assist low-income families who are either renting or own a home and lack the financial means to mitigate their familiesʼ exposure to lead. Eligible families must be at or below 50% of
the median income according to HUD guidelines, or approximately $53,000 for a family of 4, and must have a child under the age of six living in or spending significant amounts of time in the home. The County will work with contractors to remove lead paint hazards within the house itself on walls, windows and doors, ceilings, and floors, but does not include plumbing. “Under this grant, the County will be able to perform assessments and remove lead paint and other lead hazards affecting hundreds of residents,” said County Executive James J. Tedesco III. “Working with our federal legislators, this is an important step in our overall efforts to eliminate the hazards posed by lead inside and outside the home.” A portion of the grant is set aside to increase the health and
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safety of the home occupants such as replacing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The County will also assist families in temporarily relocating for the duration of the paint removal. In February 2018, the County similarly received approximately $375,000 in annual grant funding from the New Jersey Department of Health for the Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention (CLEP) program, which allows the County to perform assessments on homes and track lead exposure in children who have tested positive for blood lead levels in excess of 5 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood. The CLEP grant allowed the county to purchase additional testing equipment to perform lead analysis on toys, cookware, makeup, and other consumer products to help determine the likely causes of childhood lead exposure. The HUD grant announced today will dovetail with the Countyʼs existing CLEP program to further assist with lead hazard reduction in homes once a child has been identified through elevated blood lead level tests from pediatricians. “From Flint, Michigan to Newark, weʼve seen the devastating effects lead can have on quality of life. Whether it be in the water in our pipes or the paint on our walls, all levels of our government are united in removing this health hazard from our communities quickly and permanently,” said U.S. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-9). “We fought hard for this federal award because it will help protect the health of our children,
our families, and our neighbors. I thank our County Executive Jim Tedesco for his bold leadership on this issue and I will continue to bring home critical grants like this that protect the well-being of Bergen County residents.” “Every family deserves to drink water thatʼs free of lead, and to know if their childʼs school or their home has lead in their pipes. With this investment from HUD, we are continuing to claw back more of our federal tax dollars from Washington, boosting our return on investment, and helping minimize the impact on our local property taxes,” said U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ5). “In Congress, Iʼm also working on new legislation to claw the resources back to New Jersey, from the Moocher States, needed to help schools in North Jersey identify and replace all lead pipes too.” “Most of us take having a lead-free home for granted. We
go about our daily lives secure in the knowledge that we will return every night to a place where our children and we are safe from hazardous environmental factors. Some Bergen County families are not so fortunate,” said Freeholder ViceChairwoman Mary Amoroso. “This $3.3 million grant is going to improve the safety and quality of life for a number of Bergen County families, and Iʼm excited to see this grant money start flowing into our communities. “Children are far more vulnerable to lead poisoning than adults, and even low levels of lead exposure can hurt a childʼs mental and physical development,”continued Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco. “This vital federal funding will help us remove lead hazards in the home and not only make it safer for children, but for anyone else who occupies that home in the future.”
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HARRY HARRISON
Harry Harrison, “The Morning Mayor” and Radio Hall of Famer, of Norwood, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 (amazingly at 1:01 p.m.) at the age of 89. He was born in 1930 at home on the south side of Chicago. As a teenager Harry attended a seminary and intended to be a priest. But his senior year he was bed ridden with Rheumatic Fever for a year. His saving grace was his radio, he knew then that he wanted to become a Disc Jockey. He left the seminary and began his career which spanned six decades. In 1961 he married the love of his life, Patricia, whom he affectionately called “Pretty Patti.” Together they made a home in Norwood where they raised their four children, Patti, Patrick, Michael and Brian Joseph “BJ.” He was tragically predeceased by his wife Patti and sons BJ and Michael, all of whom he is now with in heaven. He was a devoted husband and father and would go home after his stint on the radio to be with his family. Although Harry was a part of radio history, having worked at
OBITUARIES
WMCA, WABC, and WCBS FM, and was known as one of the “Original Good Guys,” he was also a very humble and charitable person, often donating his time to support local police, fire and emergency services as well as Spectrum for Living and the American Cancer Society. Visitation was Feb. 3 at Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale. A Funeral Mass was celebrated Feb. 4, at St. Anthonyʼs R.C. Church, Northvale with interment following at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, N.Y. Harry loved animals. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to your local animal rescue society or to the SAGAFTRA Foundation. “Every brand new day should be unwrapped like a precious gift.” –Harry Harrison
MICHAEL KRAUS
Michael Kraus, recently of Rockleigh, passed away on Jan. 29, 2020. Everyone who knew Michael would agree his characteristics were kind, happy, witty, and always with a positive attitude, regardless of a situation. His family and friends were most cherished in his life. He always remarked, “Itʼs all about family.” Michael was born in Queens, N.Y. and was raised in New Hyde
Park, N.Y. He lived in a loving household with his parents, Sylvia and Fred, along with his two older brothers, Eric and Stan. He attended Herricks High School and received his B.S. in Accounting and Finance from SUNY at Buffalo. He worked in various positions in New York City, however his last position was as Operations Comptroller at Rema Foods in Englewood Cliffs. Michael met his wife, Susan, in 1982 and they were married in1983. They raised two sons, Aaron and Daniel. Both sons expanded the Kraus family with their marriages in 2017, Aaron to Sherrie and Daniel to Stefanie. Michael was diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis in 1998. Despite the physical and cognitive limitations that resulted from this medical condition, Michael always thought positively that he could try to do as much as he could and not let it slow him down. Even in more recent years with significant progression of the MS, it did not cause him any lack of positivity. The family extends thanks to all those who helped to make Michaelʼs life brighter while he dealt daily with his medical issues. Many thanks to extended family, friends, home health aides and the staff at Jewish Home at Rockleigh. A graveside funeral will be held at Beth Israel Memorial Park, Wood-
bridge, N.J. Donations may be made in Michaelʼs honor to the MS Society or charity of oneʼs choice.
MACKY POSTELL
Macky Postell, 61, of Englewood, passed on Jan. 29, 2020. Funeral was at Eternity Funeral Services, Englewood.
JOSEPH PULLEN
Joseph Pullen, 87, of Englewood, passed on Jan. 24, 2020. Funeral was at Eternity Funeral Services, Englewood.
JAC P. GNIRREP
Jac Perring Gnirrep, 84, of Richfield Springs, N.Y., formerly of Northvale, passed away on Feb. 3, 2020, after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. Jac grew up in Palisades Park. He received a bachelorʼs degree in Business and Education from William Paterson Teacherʼs College and a masterʼs degree in Business Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University. After teaching in the Palisades Park School System for a number of years, he became the assistant business administrator and then business administrator for the Tea-
neck School System, which he retired from in 1982. Since then he enjoyed a full and endlessly busy retirement, living in the house he himself built in Upstate New York, using his many talents to fix any and all things that were in need of repair, and becoming a proud member of the Richfield Springs community. Jac was predeceased by his beloved wife, Barbara (nee Bade), his son, Glenn, his parents and his brothers, Tom and Bill. He is survived by his children, Barbara (Mark), Jac Jr. (Patty), Gary (Sandy) and Judy (Vince). He is also survived by grandchildren, Jessica (John), Kristen (Matt), Mary (Jeff), Joseph, Jac III, Amanda, Kim and Elliot, as well as eight great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his dear friends, Tim and Karena Proctor, the extended Proctor Family, and his beloved beagle, Shiloh. The family would also like to thank the supportive staff at Basset Hospital. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9 noon to 3 p.m. at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale with a funeral service to be held at 3 p.m. Interment will be private. Donations in his name may be made to the ASPCA.
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Englewood Healthʼs Emergency Medical Services (EMS) director, Richard Sposa, and assistant director, Michael Geisler, recently received the Patriot Award from the Department of Defense for providing support to Lt. Col. Dennis Castro, a mobile intensive care nurse at Englewood Health. The Patriot Award recognizes efforts made by supervisors to support National Guard and Reserve Forces service members, such as by providing flexible schedules and granting leaves of absence as needed. Supervisors must be nominated by reserve members, or spouses of guards or reserve members, to be eligible for the award. “I was honored to receive the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserveʼs (ESGR) Patriot Award,” Sposa said. “We at Englewood Health EMS proudly support our EMTs, paramedics, and nurses who serve our military, and weʼre glad to do whatever we can to make their service a bit easier.” “I was honored—and, to be honest, humbled—to receive the Patriot Award,” Geisler added. “Itʼs easy to support a group of individuals who are professional and respectful in every encounter
Pictured from left to right: Michael Geisler, assistant director of EMS; Michael Pietrowicz, senior vice president of planning and program development; Harvey Weber, vice president of facilities and emergency preparedness; Dennis Castro, mobile intensive care nurse; Vicki Hoffman, vice president of operations; Alvin Star, ESGR area chair; and Richard Sposa, director of EMS. Sposa and Geisler receive the Patriot Award for supporting Castro during military service. they face. Our EMS department employees who also serve in the National Guard or Reserve Forces make our organization proud every time they put on the Englewood Health uniform and serve
our communities. I am happy to provide support for our team to also serve our country.” In addition to the Patriot Award from ESGR, Castro presented Sposa and Geisler with a
framed American flag—one that had accompanied Castroʼs crew on aeromedical evacuation missions transporting wounded warriors home following Operation Freedomʼs sentinel.
“At times,” Castro said, “balancing civilian life, family life, and a military career can be challenging, but knowing that I have the support of Englewood Health makes it a lot easier.”
WASHINGTON, D.C.
IRS launches Identity Theft Central
The Internal Revenue Service last week launched Identity Theft Central, designed to improve online access to information on identity theft and data security protection for taxpayers, tax professionals and businesses. Located on IRS.gov, Identity Theft Central is available 24/7 at irs.gov/identitytheft. It is a resource on how to report identity theft, how taxpayers can protect themselves against phishing, online scams and more. Improving awareness and outreach are hallmarks of initiatives to combat identity theft coordinated by the IRS, state tax agencies and the nationʼs tax industry, all working in partnership under the Security Summit banner. Since 2015, the Security Summit partners have made substantial progress in the fight
against tax-related identity theft. But thieves are still constantly looking for ways to steal the identities of individuals, tax professionals and businesses in order to file fraudulent tax returns for refunds. The partnership has taken a number of steps to help educate and improve protections for taxpayers, tax professionals and businesses. As part of this effort, the IRS has redesigned the information into a new, streamlined page Identity Theft Central to help people get information they need on ID theft, scams and schemes. From this page, people can get specific information including: • Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft, including what to do if someone becomes a victim of identity theft.
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groups. The new page includes a video message from IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig, warning signs for phishing email scams— a common tactic used for identity theft—and steps for people to protect their computer and phone. Tax professionals and others may want to bookmark Identity Theft Central and check their
specific guidance periodically for updates. This is part of an ongoing effort by the IRS to share identity theft-related information with the public. The IRS continues to look for ways to raise awareness and improve education and products related to identity theft for taxpayers and the tax professional community.
2020 Census: How to Get Involved - Volunteer NORTHERN VALLEY
Do you want to get involved in the Census? Bergen Volunteers is working on putting together a Complete Count Committee for the city of Hackensack, county seat of Bergen County. This committee will evolve over the next several months. The 2020 Census provides an opportunity for everyone to be counted. Tribal, state, and local governments; community based organizations; faith-based groups; schools; businesses; the media; and others play a key role in developing partners to educate and motivate residents to participate in the 2020 Census. When community members are informed, they are more likely to respond to the census. Through collaborative partnerships, the U.S. Census Bureau and community leaders can reach the
shared goal of counting everyone in 2020. The Complete Count Committees (CCC) program is key to creating awareness in communities all across the country. They: • Utilize local knowledge, influence, and resources to educate communities and promote the census through locally based, targeted outreach efforts. • Provide a vehicle for coordinating and nurturing cooperative efforts between tribal, state, and local governments; communities; and the Census Bureau, and • Help the Census Bureau get a complete count in 2020 through partnerships with local governments and community organizations. To register, visit http://bit.ly/35ZAmSf.
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Park Ridge, NJ HIC#13VH02471900
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MASONRY Sal J. Cangialosi & Sons, Inc. HOME IMPROVEMENTS
25 YEARS EXPERIENCE • LICENSED & INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES
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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You have several weeks to understand how recent changes will affect you, Gemini. You may need to get a few new friends in your circle of supporters.
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city 25. With three uneven sides 26. Football visionary Hunt 27. Primordial matters 31. Facing towards the flow of a glacier 32. “A Delicate Balance” writer 34. Emits coherent radiation CLUES DOWN 35. Commercial 1. Long, flat abdominal 36. Groups of foot bones muscles 40. Out of print 2. Small Eurasian willow 41. Partner to cheese 3. Justified in terms of 45. German river profitability 47. Concluding speech 4. Required 5. River that starts in Turkey 48. Spanish dish 52. Prominent California cape 6. Disfigure Point __ 7. A way of communicating 53. Any high mountain (abbr.) 54. Ethiopian lake 8. Leaks slowly 9. Shady place under trees 56. Mr. 57. Excessive fluid 10. Made a speech accumulation in tissues 11. Long, angry speech 59. Large, flightless bird 12. Mortar trough 60. Oil industry term (abbr.) 13. Autonomic nervous 61. Something one can draw system 62. Officers in charge 19. Southern India island 63. Greek island 21. Grab quickly 24. Ancient Mesopotamian
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, donʼt be surprised when someone from your past approaches you for some advice. You may not have all the answers, but you can help guide this person in the right direction. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, some new information has put you in a better position to make an important decision. These details have come just in the nick of time.
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