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A proposed 10-unit multifamily three-story residence—with two affordable units—is coming to a site near downtown Northvale. A boarded-up, partially collapsed auto parts store and adjacent lot at 192 Livingston Street near the center of Northvale was approved to be demolished and replaced by a three-story, 10-unit multifamily residential apartment building by the Planning Board on Feb. 5. The property is a 14,945square-foot lot, with frontage on Firenze Street and Livingston Street.
From 14 units to 10 The development was originally proposed for 14 units, but was reduced by the developer to 10 units, in keeping with Planning Board recommendations. The approved 10 one-bedroom rental units include two affordable units, required under a set-aside
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NORWOOD—Norwood Public School kids had some good old-fashioned fun on Friday, Feb. 7 at the Back to the ʼ50s Sock Hop Dance, a fundraiser for the schoolʼs upcoming production of “Grease: The Musical.” Now director/choreographer Ann Van Cleaveʼs third year leading the schoolʼs annual musical, the former Broadway actor pushed to perform the ambitious production—but not without added costs.
“For some reason, ʻGreaseʼ tends to be the most expensive show to get the rights to do,” said Van Cleave. The Sock Hop dance was able to raise $1,500 to offset the additional costs, Van Cleave said. “It was a big success. We were thrilled with the response,” Van Cleave said, thanking Mary Kate Portera specifically for her leadership on the event. Continued on page 16
Racism allegations mar NVOT-Teaneck basketball game BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS
OLD TAPPAN—An investigation was launched by high school athletic officials at Northern ValleyOld Tappan amid allegations that NVOT players used racial slurs during a freshman basketball game Feb. 11 against Teaneck, leading the Teaneck coach to remove his players from the court with only minutes remaining in the game. Media accounts alleged that some players on Teaneckʼs freshman basketball team heard NVOT players use the “n-word” as well as referring to the Teaneck players as “bitches.” Efforts to get details on the investigation and whether the Big North, both schoolsʼ athletic con-
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ference, was also looking into allegations of racial slurs, were not returned by press time. Teaneckʼs freshman coach Owen Barnes told his team to leave the court with three minutes remaining, alleging NVOT players were insulting his players and using racist slurs. Barnes said he only pulled his players off the court because the verbal abuse continued unstopped by referees and opposing coaches, according to one published account. However, Northern Valley Regional High School District officials said no reports were Continued on page 16
Old Tappanʼs top planning official told the developer of a proposed 229-unit development adjoining Bi-State Plaza that there appear to be fundamental disagreements over what the board wants versus what the developer is offering on critical items such as street widths, integration of affordable housing with marketrate units, and sprinklers in all townhouses. Those issues were raised at several points throughout a nearly four-hour hearing Feb. 12—the fourth hearing for a proposal that will reshape the central shopping district of Old Tappan. Planning Board Chairman William Weidman and 200 OTR LLC attorney Peter Wolfson went back and forth on the contentious items, with Weidman noting upfront “those are huge items.” Several times, Wolfson responded that the applicant, 200 OTR LLC, identified as Hornrock Properties, had heard the boardʼs concerns but would make sure its proposal met local and state building codes, not necessarily agreeing to Weidmanʼs requests. ʻMade a mistakeʼ years ago Weidman said the planning board “made a mistake” nearly 30 years ago by approving road widths of 24 feet instead of 28 feet. The board has asked 200
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Planning: board questions 229-unit mixed use plan OTR LLC to widen its proposed roads from 24 feet to 28 feet wide. “Itʼs a disaster. Every other townhouse development is 28 feet, no problems,” said Weidman. Also, he said mostly every other townhome development has low and moderate income units integrated with market-rate units. “They can be integrated very well. We donʼt need separate buildings for this,” said Weidman, referring to affordable units over a proposed 21,000 square feet of retail space in a mixed-use building, and a separate complex of 20 affordable townhomes. He said trying to make affordable units “look like” other marketrate units was not what the board wanted.
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ʻNot the right answerʼ “Thatʼs still not the right answer that this board is looking for,” Weidman added. He said the applicant may have to “lose six or eight units “Let me first state that by no
means did we not hear those issues raised,” said Wolfson, who noted much time was spent discussing the boardʼs concerns by the developer. When Wolfson told Weidman that new legislation requiring sprinklers did not pass, Wolfson said the applicant is prepared to meet code during construction.
ʻSee it sprinkleredʼ “The people on this board and the people of Old Tappan want to see it sprinklered…So I donʼt care what the state says. We want to see it sprinklered,” said Weidman. Wolfson said “we heard the issue” and said a description of firewalls would be detailed. Wolfson said a 28-foot-wide roadway is not feasible, and the 24foot-wide roadway is permitted under state Residential Site Improvement standards. Weidman countered with his belief that going to 28 feet could be done, though six to eight townhomes might need to be lost or the 20 affordable townhomes integrat-
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ʻGot to be done rightʼ “This is Old Tappan, OK, not one of the other communities youʼre dealing with, and itʼs got to be done right,” Weidman said. Weidman called the 28-foot road width “a big sticking point” for the proposal. Planning Board Attorney Robert Regan wondered if the rezoning ordinance passed in June for the site would “preclude” integrating low-income affordable units. Wolfson said it does not. Regan said in his role as an affordable housing special master, he always tries to encourage “interspersal” of affordable and marketrate housing units.
ʻEconomic segregationʼ? “It kind of looks like, and I hate to use the term, ʻeconomic segregation,ʼ” Weidman said, describing the separate locations of affordable and market-rate units. The 20 affordable rental apartments are placed over 21,000 square feet of retail space, and the 20 affordable townhomes are directly behind the affordable apartments. He called their intermingling “a better plan.” Member Nicholas Marmary said the spirit of Mount Laurel “is so you donʼt look at a building and say thatʼs where the low-income housing people live… You donʼt want to stigmatize those people from the other people in the neighborhood or area,” he said. Wolfson said the most important aspect of affordable housing law is to allow low-income families to live in communities that they previously could not. He said the improvements made to the
affordable units based on board membersʼ comments make it “look a lot better.” Regan said in a conversation with a Fair Share Housing Center attorney, the attorney was surprised to learn 200 OTR LLCʼs proposal did not include interspersed or integrated affordable and marketrate units. Wolfson said to integrate affordable and market-rate units would be “cost-generative” and therefore not required. Regan pointed out that due to the separate buildings for affordable and market-rate units, the two will be apparent. He said Mount Laurel “encourages” integration of affordable and market-rate units but does not mandate it. Wolfson said 200 OTR LLC professionals did not understand the push to integrate affordables with market-rate units and they had extensive discussion on the issue.
ʻAn inability to understandʼ “There was, among many on the team, an inability to understand how the opportunity to live in Old Tappan, to go to Old Tappan schools, in a beautiful, new development in an attractive building would create a stigma. So that was part of what the thinking was,” said Wolfson. “We hear your concerns, and weʼre not ignoring your concerns. We will continue the discussion,” he added. Architect Adrian Melia said all townhomes will contain “cellars,” not basements, as cellars are more than half below grade. He described the new affordable townhome design, upgraded to match the market-rate units, which includes dormers, decora-
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tive stone, shutters, gable-style roofs, decorative railings, and landscaping. He said the firewall between townhome units blocks fire progression with two layers of oneinch thick gypsum; each layer is certified to block fire for one hour. Applicant engineer Patricia Ruskan said a third driveway was added to the complex, featuring a right turn in and right turn out, as requested by the county traffic engineer. Later during Ruskanʼs testimony, Wiedman again asked if she would be integrating affordable apartments into a new design for the luxury 110-apartment complex. At several points, members pointed out potential dangers with tenants of affordable units needing to cross a street behind the mixeduse affordable/retail building. Weidman called the streetʼs location and parking “a horrible design.” ʻNo degradationʼ Applicant traffic engineer Corey Chase, of the firm Dynamic Traffic, LLC, testified that based on traffic modeling conducted preand post-construction there would be “no degradation in level of service” at the complexʼs driveways onto Old Tappan Road. He said his analyses, based on Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Model software, included traffic from the the proposed Artis Senior Living facility and another 26 residential units coming to Central Avenue. He said the “gap analysis” performed on a left-hand turn into the complex during morning and evening peak volume showed ample opportunities to turn into the complex. He said during peak morning hours, 128 “gaps” in traffic flow were found and only 35 were needed; in the evening 32 were needed and 136 were found. Chase said there were many examples of 24-foot-wide streets in developments in Bergen County and said he would provide a list to Wiedman. When Wiedman said the board planned to hire its own traffic expert to analyze traffic flows, Wolfson asked him to expedite the hiring so the proposal could move along to a conclusion soon. Several members questioned Chaseʼs traffic volumes and conclusions, noting traffic flow may change drastically based on what types of retail stores populate the retail area, such as a busy Dunkin Donuts or other type of fast-food enterprise. In addition, several members noted drivers accessing the new retail stores will try to create their own pathways in and out if they find exiting back onto Old Tappan Road is taking too long or is too difficult. The applicationʼs next hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. and may include testimony wrap-up if the boardʼs traffic expert is available.
League marks centennial anniversary of enfranchisement NORTHERN VALLEY
A century ago, women across America and their allies successfully advocated for their right to vote. Soon after the 19th Amendment was ratified by Congress on Aug. 18, 1920, the League of Women Voters formed to help
100th Anniversary of Womenʼs Right to Vote,” held Feb. 10 at Leonia High School and attended by about 150 people from throughout the region. Today, the league continues to inform communities at the state and local level, while encouraging civic engagement and advocating for womenʼs rights in government forums. The non-partisan and non-
believe in, we can and do make a difference!” The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley was founded in 1946 as the League of Women Voters of Closter. Over the years, it expanded and now draws members from 29 municipalities in Bergen County. The LWVNV offers voters services and programs, including candidatesʼ forums, registration drives, dis-
To many peopleʼs surprise, Levin pointed out that in 1920, the 19th amendment would not have had enough legislative votes to pass (36 was required) had it not been given a last-minute affirmative vote from Tennessee that was brought about by the lobbying efforts of the Suffragettes. Levin chronicled events and notables in the long-fought battle for womenʼs rights, such as New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association founder Lucy Stone, Anthony, Stanton, and many more. Following Levinʼs presentation, several speakers discussed LWV current initiatives and events in which the chapter is involved, including the 2020 decennial census, People Powered Fair Maps and national redistricting reform, voter registration, and candidate forums. At the event, Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs Director Cynthia Forster presented the LWVNV with a proclamation on behalf of Bergen
County. The next generation of women voters—Leonia High School students—sat in the front row, eager to participate in the program. Freshman Sophia Arzeno said, “Itʼs important to learn about how hard women struggled to get the right to vote, a right everyone should have.” Her classmate, Kirsten Klingner, added, “I like this era of history because it is about womenʼs empowerment.” The celebration ended with the cutting of a large cake that read “Creating a More Perfect Democracy” and plates of cookies that had been made by students in the Leonia High School Culinary Program. The event was a great combination of the festive nature of LWVNVʼs 100th Anniversary and an appreciation of the hardearned victory to obtain womenʼs right to vote.
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League of Women Voters of Northern Valley Co-President Nike Bach and board member Vicki Sidrow graciously accepted a Bergen County Freeholders Resolution from Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs Director Cynthia Forster (right). organize newly-enfranchised women to take a larger role in public affairs. The movement had taken shape, in part, in the Northern Valley, where suffragist leader Elizabeth Cady Stanton had attempted to vote in Tenafly 40 years earlier, in 1880; she later wrote a history of the suffrage movement at her borough home, along with collaborator Susan B. Anthony. The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley (LWVNV) commemorated the centennial milestone at “Celebrating the
profit league works with 700 state and local leagues in all 50 states, Washington D.C., the Virgin Islands and Hong Kong. “Getting the vote 100 years ago took persistent advocacy, and the Leagueʼs focus on advocacy continues,” said LWVNV board member Vicki Sidrow. “These issues included such areas as the environment, gun control, immigration, education, healthcare, equal rights, civil rights, womenʼs reproductive rights, human trafficking and many others. By speaking up about what we
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Few have heard of it today, but the United States Bronze Powder Works was at one time the largest industry and employer in the Northern Valley. The company operated three plants: one in Quebec, one in New York State, and its largest, which was in Closter. It occupied a row of brick buildings on a 1,000-foot strip of land on Herbert Avenue. The buildings still stand between Carlson Court and Blanche Avenue. One hundred years ago this week, the factory made front page news for the wrong reason. William Martens, 33, had come from Germany in 1911 and was renting a room at the home of a middle-aged couple on Old Closter Dock Road. He worked as a shipping clerk for the Bronze Powder Works, making $27 a week. Over his three years there Martens had become a trusted employee. On Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1920, at 8:15 a.m., plant manager M.J. Fuchs sent Martens to the Closter National Bank, as he usually did, to cash the payroll check in an
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amount of $816. At 10 a.m., Martens still had not returned to the factory. Fuchs phoned the bank and found that the payroll check had been cashed. Further investigation showed that Martens had been seen boarding the 8:51 a.m. train bound for New York City. After that, all trace of the man was lost. The sum of $816 in 1920 is equivalent to more than $10,000 today. News articles from the time mention that Martens was known to be engaged to a 27-year-old servant living with a private family in East Orange. Police tried to contact the woman, but could not find her. A warrant for Martensʼ arrest was issued two days after his disappearance, but there is no record of his ever being found. The U.S Bronze and Powder Works, before 1918, had operated under the name B. Ullmann & Company and was a Germanowned factory. In 1918 (as the U.S. was get-
ting involved in World War I), Henry H. Mandle and Maurice A. Harwick bought B. Ullmann Company, “an enemy alien bronze powder company,” by consent of the U.S. government and by order of the
Supreme Court. Harwick brought 18 years of experience in bronze powder manufacturing and sales, while Mandle was a metallurgist and chemical engineer.
8 14 17 18 20 20 23 A 1954 aerial view of the bronze powder factory on Herbert Avenue in Closter. It closed down in 1955.
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In a 1918 article, a trade publication called The Paint, Oil, and Drug Review reported the following: “It is a source of great satisfaction at this time to know that, while heretofore bronze powder factories have been usually foreign owned, the new enterprise is distinctly American in management and ownership.” According to the Closter Historic Preservation Commission, “By 1920, after refurbishing the original buildings, the Closter company was expanding by constructing a new factory adjoining the original building. The cost was $250,000 and would help produce almost 1,000,000 pounds per annum and employ 16 people, including a day and night watchman. In peace time, the plant produced bronze and aluminum powder for the graphic arts and painting industries. It became the largest employer and industry in the Northern Valley in the first half of the 20th century.”
A 1919 advertisement for the United States Bronze Powder Works shows the Closter factory as it looked then.
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Northvale: approved complex
10 units vs. 30 units? In minutes recorded from the Jan. 8 Planning Board meeting, Mayor Patrick Marana said he voted to reconsider the application
and approve it—which in December had been adjourned after a 4-4 vote—noting that should a developer take the borough to court, he might be awarded the maximum per-acre density permitted of 30 units. That density was set as part of the new affordable housing district created by the council in August. A 30-unit building would have required five affordable units, based on a 15 percent set aside. However, Marana told Northern Valley Press that the Planning Board approval of the 10-unit building adds a new ratable and also improves an area near downtown that needed to be addressed. At the Jan. 8 meeting, Marana said after reviewing previous testimony and transcripts, it was important to take action and that a zoning official should make an annual inspection of the property. Teddi Andreopolis, represent-
ing her parents, who reside at 183 Firenze Street, said they had concerns about parking, how pedestrians can traverse the property and exit onto Firenze Street, garbage concerns and impacts of traffic added to Livingston Street. She asked that her objections be recorded. She also asked why previous hearing minutes were not posted online; generally, minutes are not posted until the board authorizes approval at the next scheduled meeting. The vote to approve Eastern Allied Constructionʼs proposal was 7-2 in favor. No comments by members were noted in the minutes.
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In his letter to Azar, Gottheimer wrote, “It is critical that your Department has the resources needed to fully combat this virus and prevent the further spread within the U.S.” He added, “Recently, my colleagues on the Appropriations Committee wrote to you urging you request emergency supplemental resources to respond to this crisis. I join their call for you to submit this request for any needed emergency resources to Congress to attack the novel coronavirus head on.”
Seven variances granted Seven variances were requested and granted. These included variances for minimum lot area, minimum lot width, rear-yard setback, Dumpster location, driveway
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U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) is pushing for a boost in federal investment to combat coronavirus and prevent the spread of the virus within the United States, by urging Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar to request emergency supplemental appropriations from Congress. In recent days, there were concerns that Chinese passengers on a cruise ship docked in New Jersey were suspected to have had coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have
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An August 2018 screen shot from Google Maps shows 192 Livingston Street as it then appeared. The building will soon be demolished and replaced with a three-story, 10-unit rental building. Courtesy Google Maps
width, and street tree replacement. The Feb. 5 Planning Board resolution of approval notes “there were minimal negative criteria associated with the project” and that the project complies with the boroughʼs Master Plan. The board found “that special reasons do exist for the relief requested and that the benefits...of requested variances substantially outweigh the detriment.” The three-story building planned will be a 13,638-squarefoot residential building with a 4,642-square-foot footprint. Marana said it was his understanding that the property sale of 192 Livingston Street was likely contingent on Planning Board
approval of the multifamily building. The property is owned by Daniel Rieken, Bradley Avenue, Northvale. Throughout Pascack and Northern valleys, more opportunities for development and redevelopment—in part driven or aided by affordable housing settlements—are transforming communities. The affordable settlements often require communities to create the opportunity for affordable units in multifamily housing (usually five or more units) as well as allow special zoning for mixeduse development (retail with rental units) and allow zoning for higherdensity multifamily housing.
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A second-grader from Hillside Elementary School was one of five winners nationwide randomly selected to receive a new tablet for her participation in a winter read-a-thon that challenged students to continue reading online over the holiday break to improve language development skills. Seven-year-old Ashley Khramova of Hillside Elementary School was randomly selected in the nationwide challenge to win a Fire tablet from Imagine Learning. The students would log into their Imagine Learning accounts from Dec. 18, 2019, through Jan. 3 and read assignments for at least 60 minutes to be entered in the read-a-thon challenge. “The Winter Read-A-Thon is an annual event that is meant to help motivate and engage learners over the holiday break. This is the first year our English Language Learners for first to fourth grades have actively participated in the read-a-thon,” said Hillside Principal Dianne Smith. She said Imagine Learning “is a great online program that promotes rigorous and equitable
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Cartoonist Charles Schulz may have said it best—“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesnʼt hurt.” Add a little bubbly to the mix, and, well—perfection! So Haworth Library may have just the perfect event for you—a “Chocolate and Bubbles” party on Saturday, Feb. 29, at 7 p.m. This “Chocolate and Bubbles” evening would also be perfect for celebrating a belated Valentineʼs
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aways. The cost to attend is $10/person, and only adult persons, please. Money raised benefits the Friends of the Haworth Library. You can register online at haworthfriends.org, or at the library itself. The Haworth Library is located at 165 Stevens Place in Haworth. For more information, call (201) 384-1020, or visit haworthfriends.org.
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CLOSTER 280 High St. (201) 768-4197 www.closterpubliclibrary.org • The library will be closed for Presidentsʼ Day, Monday, Feb. 17. • The Adult Book Club meets Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 4 to 5 p.m. Theyʼre reading “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah. • Meditation is on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. • There will be a U.S. 2020 Census Taker Recruiting Event, Friday, Feb. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Cindy Ogando from U.S. Census Bureau will come to the library to promote awareness of the upcoming census as well as job opportunities. The Census Bureau is currently hiring for census takers and office positions. Census takers start at $21/hour and office positions start at $17/hour. For more information about 2020
census jobs, visit the census website. • Third Friday Flicks is back on Friday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. Join the library for a screening of “Harriet,” the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubmanʼs escape from slavery and transformation into one of Americaʼs greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. (PG-13, 2 hours, 5 minutes.)
DEMAREST 90 Hardenburgh Ave. (201) 768-8714 www.demarestlibrary.org • The library will be closed for Presidentsʼ Day, Monday, Feb. 17. • Want to improve your English speaking skills? Join the English as a Second Language Conversation Group on Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to noon and Wednesday,
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Feb. 19 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. All levels are welcome. No registration required. • 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 Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. • The Knitting Club meets Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7:30-9 p.m. • At Wacky Science, kids can make lovely lava lamps, Thursday, Feb. 20 at 3:30 p.m.
HARRINGTON PARK 10 Herring St. (201) 768-5675 www.harringtonpark.bccls.org • The library will be closed for Presidentsʼ Day, Monday, Feb. 17. • 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. • 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.
HAWORTH 300 Haworth Ave. (201) 384-1020 www.haworthlibrary.org • The library will be closed for Presidentsʼ Day, Monday, Feb. 17. • Chair Yoga meets Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 10:15 a.m. led by Haworth resident Caren Zisk. Cost is $10 for three sessions. Register at the library. • Learn all about electricity in an interactive workshop, Steamworks Studio Presents: Electricity, Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. You will even learn how to power a clock using lemons. For grades 4 to 8. Registration is required. • Make a tasty treat at the Shoprite Community Event, Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. For ages 5 and up, with their parent or caregiver. Registration required; notify the library of any dietary restrictions or food allergies. • Watch “Angry Birds 2,” Thursday, Feb. 20 at noon. Light refreshments provided. • Tai Chi with experienced instructor Hasmig meets Fridays at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $10 for three sessions. Register at the library. • Kids can engineer structures
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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.
to new heights at Tinker Tots: Straw Builders, for grades 2 to 5, Friday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. • Call to register for a 15minute session to Read to a Dog on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. This is a great way for young and developing readers to foster confidence in their reading abilities. For ages 3–12.
NORTHVALE 116 Paris Ave. (201) 768-4784 www.northvalelibrary.org • The library will be closed for Presidentsʼ Day, Monday, Feb. 17. • 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. • Kids 5 and up can enjoy Oreo Tasting—Valentineʼs Day Edition, Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Each person will receive a sheet to record their guesses; most correct guesses wins a pack of Oreos! Registration required. • Magical Melodies, for babies, toddlers and small children, meets Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Shake our your sillies and clap your clappies out. • Cupcake Decorating, for kids ages 2 and up, is Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 2:30 p.m. Register online. Each child will decorate one cupcake. • Practice your English language conversation skills in a friendly, welcoming place. ESL: Conversation Class is Thursday, Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. • Teen-Led Lego Club, for kids in grades K–5, meets Thursday, Feb. 20 at 2:30 p.m. • The Teen Craft Night for grades 5 and up meets Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Make do-ityourself heart magnets. • Music with Miss Nita meets Friday, Feb. 21 at 11:30 a.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
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ABOVE: Harriet Finck, Shalshelet (Chain), acrylic on paper. AT LEFT: Eric David Laxman, Family Portrait, found material “Alternate Worlds,” an exhibit featuring the painting of artists Harriet Finck and the sculpture of Eric David Laxman, is currently on display in the Mikhail Zakin Gallery at The Art School at Old Church, 561 Piermont Road, Demarest. The exhibit, which opened Feb. 10, will show until March 12. 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.” For more information, visit tasoc.org/exhibitions.
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Knights to host ‘Legendary Lenten Fish Fry’ Feb. 28
The 140 members of the Norwood Knights of Columbus, Immaculate Conception Council, invite you to attend its 24th Annual Legendary Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, Feb. 28, beginning at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria of Sacred Heart Church on Park Street in Haworth. The menu includes beer-battered fried fresh cod, French fries, mac and cheese, salads, desserts,
beer, wine, coffee and tea. The price for this year is $15 for adults, $5 for children. For two adults with more than two children, the price is capped at $40. The admission price for seniors 65 and over remains at $13.50 with advance ticket purchase. Proceeds of this event are dedicated to the support of local Catholic parishes and families,
community events, and to support people pursuing Catholic religious vocations. The Immaculate Conception Council is part of the Worldwide Knights of Columbus, a 137-year-old worldwide Catholic fraternal organization with over 2 million members who donated over $170 million and 75 million volunteer hours to charity in 2018. In 2019, the local council
The Harrington Park Public Library is hosting an exhibit of watercolor prints by resident artist and teacher, Holly Ciccoricco, from Feb. 1–29. The exhibit features prints from prize-winning watercolor paintings of Times Square, Peggyʼs Cove, a Central Park Carriage Horse, Alpine Boat Basin and local Harrington Park scenes, such as the library, downtown, firehouse and parks. All proceeds from sales will be donated to a non-profit foundation, The Edward and Holly Award for Inspiration in the Arts and Special Education, to help support early
career teachers in northern New Jersey to become inspired educators. For more information, see the website ciccoriccofamily.org. Ciccoricco has been an art educator for 60 years and has taught art to special needs children for many of those years. She was an instructor at the Art School at Old Church in Demarest and has taught art in the Alpine and Madison public schools in New Jersey and public schools in upstate New York. For many years, she has conducted craft workshops for children at the Harrington Park Public Library. Ciccoricco is a member of the
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, OLD TAPPAN 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 All are welcome to join the from the University of the Arts in Old Tappan Seniors on Monday, Philadelphia. March 9, for a trip to the WestchThe Harrington Park Library is located at 10 Herring St. For ester Theater to see “Rhythm of more information, call 201-768- the Dance” (Irish dancing). The cost is $75 per person, 5675.
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donated food cards to local parishes as part of the K. of C. “Food for Families” program, ran fund raising drives to support disabled citizens and Alzheimerʼs victims, and provided financial support to Catholic seminarians in the area. Immaculate Conception Council also honors our police, fire and EMS men and women at its Shield Awards dinner. They hold a popular pasta dinner in May, and celebrate “Halfway to St. Patrickʼs Day” in September, with all proceeds of fundraisers benefiting the charitable programs of the Knights on a local, state and national level. That includes support for pregnancy crisis centers through the annual pro-life “Baby Bottle
Boomerang” drive, programs to help persecuted Christians around the world, and disaster relief. Since 1985, Immaculate Conception Knights of Columbus Council No. 9021 has served the parishes of St. Pius X, Old Tappan, Immaculate Conception, Norwood, St. Anthony, Northvale, and Sacred Heart, Haworth. Membership in the Knights is encouraged to Catholic men over the age of 18. Extensive membership materials can be found at kofc.org. To make a reservation or to purchase tickets, contact the Knights at (201) 233-5993, or by emailing the Knights directly at kofc9021@gmail.com.
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YOU’LL FLIP! Kol Dorot’s first annual pancake breakfast, on Sunday, Feb. 2, was a huge hit. There was a tricky tray with donated prizes, with all proceeds going to Kol Dorot’s religious school. Kol Dorot, Bergen County’s new reform Jewish community, created by the merger of Temple Beth Or (based in the Township of Washington) and Temple Beth El (based in Closter) is moving to its new and permanent home in Oradell this spring. For more information, visit koldorot.org. Pictured are Mark Stern, Ramin Missaghieh, Jeff Gewirtz, Michelle Lynn, Josh Lerman, and Wendy Driesman.
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Kindergarten registration now underway Demarest Public School District has open registration for Kindergarten for the Fall 20202021 school year. A registration form can be found online at demarestsd.school-
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Demarest kindergarten in September if they are 5 years old by Oct. 1, 2020. Call Kathy Daly, County Road School secretary, to schedule a registration appointment at (201) 768-6060, ext. 51535.
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. Welcome the spring season with ceramic artworks for your patio, gar-
den, 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 now open online, by mail, in-person and by phone. 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. Hereʼs whatʼs new in spring:
CLOSTER LIBRARY TO HOST USED BOOK SALE
Bargain hunters are bound to find items of interest among thousands being offered at the Closter Public Libraryʼs Used Book Sale. The two-day sale will be held on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be hardcover books for adults and children, including Hebrew and Korean language collections, paperbacks, classics, audiobooks,
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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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vent depression, back pain, headaches, heart disease, and Alzheimerʼs disease, in addition to improving vision and the function of your brain and body. Another way to avoid physical stress is to make sure the body is balanced. For example, if you are playing golf and are always twisting in one direction, practice swinging the other way, so you donʼt just build the muscles on one side of your body. If you are a sanitation worker and are always tossing garbage over your left shoulder, start tossing it over your right shoulder. Make sure you do not do activities that only use one part of your body. This will avoid physical imbalances and help your brain and body function better and feel better. Emotional stress is even more important to deal with. To do so, you might have to move out of a big city and into the suburbs to seek out nature and relative calm. Or you might have to quit an unsatisfying job. If the job pays well but the hours add stress to your life, your boss is mean, and you donʼt get along with your coworkers, it might be time to look at the classifieds. In this case, the stress is not worth the money. Without your health, nothing else matters, including money. Emotional stress is a silent killer. Monday morning is the most common time for a heart attack. People are stressed out about going to a job they hate. The worst phrase in the world is “Thank God itʼs Friday.” It means that people do not like their jobs, and canʼt wait for the weekend. You should love to wake up Monday morning—full of energy and excited to go to work. Your job should be rewarding and related to your passion. It should involve helping others and allow room for growth and progress. Progress is vital to boost your brainpower. Climb the ladder to success. Keep on increasing your income
and increasing your charity. Help more people. Give bigger tips. Give people more compliments. Thank people more. Have more gratitude. Pray more. Meditate deeper. Be more mindful. Improve your physical and mental fitness. Eat healthier. Get a more restful sleep. Love more people. Bring more joy. Have more fun. Tell more jokes. Smile more frequently. Learn more. Teach more. Listen more. Talk less. Worry less. Complain less. Think less. Stress less. Fight less. Hold fewer grudges. Gossip less. Stop reading and watching the news. Watch less TV and Netflix. Use social media less. Use your cell phone less. Check your email less. Spend more time with people. If you spend more time outside and in nature, this will decrease your emotional stress. The third major type of stress is biochemical stress. This includes the chemicals we are exposed to in our lives. In the past, we discussed many products that contain chemicals we should avoid, like aerosol sprays, deodorants, bleaches, perfumes, Febreeze, Lysol, colognes, and most suntan lotions. These products are not only toxic to the environment, but they also are toxic to inhale and are toxic to your skin. If you reduce these three stresses you are less likely to be affected by the most common chronic conditions and will function better, feel better, and live better. If you or someone you know is dealing with anxiety or stress and are interested in learning about ways to improve your health without drugs or surgery please attend our FREE lecture “How to Reduce Stress & Anxiety” in our Emerson office on Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m. Seating is limited, so call (201) 261-2150 or email info@kaplanbrainandbody.com today to reserve your spot.
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Quoting the writer Amit Kalantri in “Wealth of Words,” one local board certified general surgeon specializing in bariatric and general laparoscopic surgery makes the case for looking and feeling oneʼs best: “Health is hearty, health is harmony, health is happiness.” Dr. Mikhail Botvinov, of Bergen Bariatric and Surgical Solutions, says that happiness is well within anyoneʼs reach. Possessing a medical education as both a medical doctor (MD) and doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO), Botvinov is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and the American Osteopathic Association. His surgical techniques are used to treat and address issues associated with obesity and other general surgery conditions: hernia repair, colon resection, appendectomy, procedures to prevent heartburn, and gallbladder removal. Services include: • Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Often called the sleeve, this is performed by removing approximately 80% of the stomach. The remaining stomach is a tubular pouch that resembles a banana. • Adjustable gastric band. Often called the band, this involves an inflatable band that is placed around the upper portion of the
stomach, creating a small stomach pouch above the band, and the rest of the stomach below the band. • Gastric bypass. The Rouxen-Y gastric bypass, or just gastric bypass, is considered the gold standard of weight loss surgery. • Abdominal wall hernias repair. Abdominal wall (ventral, incisional, umbilical, flank) hernias can occur anywhere in the abdomen, but most often through previous incisions and at the belly button. Many hernias are repaired as elective operations, sometimes as outpatient surgery. • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A procedure in which the gallbladder is removed by laparoscopic techniques. Laparoscopic surgery, also referred to as minimally invasive surgery, describes the performance of surgical procedures with the assistance of a video camera and several thin instruments. • Lipoma removal. Most lipomas are removed surgically. Recurrences after removal are uncommon. Dr. Botvinov also offers popular weight loss seminars that empower patients to make wellinformed decisions. “We review the benefits and risks of surgery and set realistic expectations for a weight loss journey depending on your current health status and lifestyle,” Dr.
Botvinov says. “On any weight loss journey it is important that you feel comfortable and inspired by the team you choose to work with,” he adds. Based at Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center, 260 Old Hook Road, Suite 303A, Dr. Botvinov accepts most insurance plans, including Aetna, BCBS, UHC, MagnaCare, and MultiPlan Medicare. His practiceʼs website offers resources including the criteria and benefits for bariatric surgery. Dr. Botvinov completed his medical training initially at prestigious Sechenov First Moscow Institute of Medicine in Moscow, Russia, the oldest and largest national medical higher education institution in the Russian Federation. While in Russia he worked as a general surgeon at the Institute of Laser Surgery and obtained a national patent for converting a gastrointestinal device to the use of carbon dioxide laser while at the National Institute of Laser Surgery, Moscow. In the United States, Dr. Botvinov completed his medical education in the College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM), Westbury, New York. His surgical training was completed in Flushing Hospital,
Flushing, New York. He also completed minimally invasive, laparoscopic and bariatric training in Staten Island University Hospital. Dr. Botvinov is licensed to practice medicine in New Jersey and New York. He is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), the American College of Physicians (ACP), the American Medical Student Association (AMSA), the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Academy
of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS). Dr. Botvinov is a candidate member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).
For more information and to set an appointment, visit Bergen Bariatric and Surgical Solutions at Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center, 260 Old Hook Road, Suite 303A, Westwood; call (201) 778-5344; write bergenbariatric@gmail.com; or visit doctorbotvinov.com.
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Racism allegations mar NVOT-Teaneck basketball game received from referees, staff, or school officials of inappropriate language being heard or used on the court. NVOT school board president Joseph Argenziano said a complete investigation would be conducted and hoped a similar investigation would occur in Teaneck if the allegations are proved false. Teaneck Schools Superintendent Christopher Irving said the alleged verbal abuse was reported during the game but not addressed.
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ʻA disturbing situationʼ “In an effort to deescalate a disturbing situation that was taking place on the basketball court, one that was reported by our freshman head coach during the game but was not sufficiently rectified, our coach made a decision in the best interest of our student athletes to end the game early,” said Irving in a statement. “We are very proud of how our students handled this issue, and conversations are now taking place between the principals and athletic directors of the two schools,” added Irving.
ʻThorough investigationʼ Argenziano vowed that NVOT would conduct a “thorough investigation” of the alleged racist comments, noting “if the allegations are true that would be very serious and grossly unacceptable.” He said initial reports from on-court officials and nearby spectators did not indicate any awareness of racist terms being used by NVOT players but that the allegations would be investigated. Efforts to get further details from Argenziano, as well as comment from Teaneckʼs athletic
director David Murphy, were not “In the meantime I would returned by press time. encourage everyone not to rush to judgement. Too quickly our sociʻWait for the factsʼ ety rushes and people allow their Northern Valley District emotions to accelerate judgments Superintendent James Santana said of others. Everyone needs to slow information would be released down and wait for the facts to be once its investigation is concluded. evaluated,” emailed Santana.
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its centers in Newark, Paterson and Dover as well as satellite centers in Hackettstown, Morristown and Jersey City, the organization remains dedicated to helping fill the gap in emergency situations when needy families are displaced or have shortfalls in their budget. Referred by social service agencies and religious organizations, North Porch clients are able to visit up to four times a year and at each visit
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The Monday, March 2 meeting of the Tenafly Grden Club Inc. will be held in the Garden Room at the Davis Johnson Park and Gardens at Engle Street and Westervelt Avenue, Tenafly, at 11:30 a.m. Dr. Linda Rohleder will present her program titled “Invasive Plants” to the audience. Dr. Rohleder is director of Land Stewardship, coordinator of the Lower Hudson Partnership Regional Invasive Species th ary 25 vers ls ni ia An Spec
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(PG) Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. When teenage Yi encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in a modern Chinese city, she and her mischievous friends, Jin and Peng, name him Everest and embark on an epic quest… • Join other Maj Jongg enthusiasts for Maj Jongg Madness on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. Open to all adults—beginners and experts alike. • Friday Flix are shown the first and third Friday of each month. Tickets required for the next showing, and are available at the circulation desk, Friday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. Free admission; light lunch is served. • Zumba Gold will keep you moving! Meets Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Cost is $8 per class.
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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
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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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The Martin Hicks Gallery at the Belskie Museum of Art & Science, Closter, presents an exhibition of original watercolor art by 17 talented local artists curated by Steve Cavallo. “The Long and Winding Road” is currently showing through Feb. 23.
Participating artists are: Paula Cantor, Steve Cavallo, Anita Cheung, Hye Kyung Choi, Paulette Cochet, Judy Hummer, Michael Iskowitz, Heejung Kim, Jenny Kim, Gina LoParo, Pierina Panebianco, Andrew Rhee, Dorrie Rifkin, Mira Seo, Eugene Tava, Janet Brignola Tava and Nora Winn.
The museum is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Hours by appointment can be arranged. The museum is located at 280 High St., Closter (adjacent to the public library). Go to www.BelskieMuseum.com or call (201) 768-0286 for more information.
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The Belskie Museum of Art & Science shared this watercolor piece with Northern Valley Press ahead of its upcoming “The Long and Winding Road” exhibit, on display until Feb. 23.
ERNEST L. ALLEN, JR.
Ernest L. Allen, Jr., 82, of Teaneck, died on Feb. 5, 2020. Funeral was Feb. 10 at Community Baptist Church, Englewood. Burial in Hackensack Cemetery.
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan Principal Bruce Sabatini announced that NVOT Mathematics teacher Megan Langan has become an International Society for Technology Education Certified Educator. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is a nonprofit organization that serves educators interested in the use of technology in education. ISTE Educator Certification is a rigorous process. There are in-person workshops, online coursework, and an entire portfolio that needs to be developed, submitted, and vetted by ISTE to qualify for the certification. NVOT congratulates Langan on becoming one of the first teachers in the state of New Jersey to earn this prestigious honor.
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Joseph Madonna, 94, known to all as Uncle Joe, passed away on Jan. 31, 2020, surrounded by his family. Joseph, a resident of Dumont over 50 years, moved to Sun-
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rise of Cresskill seven years ago, where he became the beloved Uncle Joe to his friends and caretakers. Born in Lama dei Peligni, Chieti, Italy. Immigrated to the U.S. in 1955. Predeceased by his wife Concetta “Connie” (nee Ragnone) who passed away Jan. 6, 1995. Beloved brother-in-law to James and Julia Farrell, Al and Rita Ragnone, John and Caroline Guerriero, Peter and Clara LoGuercio, Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. He had no children of his own, but was a surrogate father, grandfather and best friend to all of us. Joseph was born to the late Maria Borrelli and his father Pio. Married Connie and came to the U.S. in 1955, bringing along his joyous, generous, loving nature. A featured singer at family gatherings, a great dancer, always the life of the party. Everyoneʼs favorite Uncle to his many friends, young and old in Dumont. He was a parishioner of St. Maryʼs Church where he was an altar server at daily mass, a Chaplin for the Elks and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Josephʼs work history was
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diverse. Beginning in Italy as a Border Guard coming to America working in many different jobs. A jack of all trades. In the ʼ70s he went into business as J & J Construction with his good friend and brother-in-law, Jim Farrell. After retiring from the construction business, he worked for 20 years as a driver for CHORE (a volunteer organization that helps the elderly), finally retiring at 84. The family welcomed friends Saturday, Feb. 8, at the FrechMcKnight Funeral Home, Dumont, followed by the Funeral Mass. Entombment at Garden of Memories, Washington Township. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Josephʼs memory to Autism Age, P.O. Box 110546, Trumbull, CT 06611.
RUTH BIHELLER
Ruth (nee Wanderer) Biheller, 84, of Teaneck, formerly of River Edge, passed away on Sunday night, Feb. 9, 2020 after struggling with a long illness. Beloved wife of the late H. Joseph Biheller. Devoted mother
of Rachel Bunin and her husband David, and the late Danny Biheller. Loving grandmother of Jennifer Bunin and her husband Michael Hurder, Emily Bunin and Michael Bunin. Dear sister of Rena Stolarsky and her husband Robert. Ruth was a Holocaust survivor. Prior to her retirement Ruth was employed as a chemical technician in the Flavor & Fragrance Division at Crompton & Knowles in Fair Lawn. Ruth was a devoted and active member of her community in River Edge and also at the 5 Star Premier Residence in Teaneck, and was a long time member of Temple Avodat Shalom in River Edge. Service was at Temple Avodat Shalom, River Edge. Burial was at Beth El Cemetery, Paramus. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in memory of Ruth Biheller may be made to the Museum of Jewish Heritage A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, mjhnyc.org, or Temple Avodat Shalom, River Edge.
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