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Should be rejected In its brief, the state Division of Rate Counsel, which represents ratepayers statewide, said that Suezʼs two-year pilot customer lead line replacement proposal should be rejected because it seeks to charge nearly 200,000 ratepayers for improvements to property not owned by the utility—and make a nearly 10% profit on work not permitted under existing utility law. Suez proposed a customer lead line replacement effort last March after revealing that 15 of 108 homes tested above federal lead levels for drinking water in late 2018. Following the disclosure and pushback from public officials, Suez initiated an expedited lead line replacement effort for utilityowned lead service lines, vowing to replace 25 percent of its lead
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A state ratepayers advocate filed a motion in mid-February that charges Suez North Americaʼs proposed customer lead line replacement program “is contrary to both federal and state law that has existed for more than a century” and that public utilities are only allowed to charge ratepayers for investment in utility property “that is used and useful in the public service.” The Suez customer lead replacement proposal offers to replace lines for $1,000—payable in a lump sum or over a year-long installment plan—with Suezʼs 200,000 ratepayers picking up the cost difference via a long-term surcharge on bills. Suez estimates most replacements cost $3,000 to $5,000, with some up to $8,000.
Closter resident Dave Frieder’s new photographic retrospective spans more than two decades of his work documenting the views from atop New York City’s iconic bridges. Above, he balances on a cable of the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge. of photographs—featuring up-close and panoramic BY MICHAEL OLOHAN views taken from high atop nearly two dozen New OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS York City bridges. Titled “The Magnificent Bridges of New York CLOSTER—If you have a fear of heights, you may not want to look too closely at the scores of never-before- City,” the beautifully illustrated photographic compiseen high-altitude views that illustrate Closter pho- lation took nearly three decades—from conception to tographer Dave Friederʼs newly released collection Continued on page 3
Sowore trial delayed to March 11 due to prosecution BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS
HAWORTH—A Nigerian federal high court justice adjourned the trial Feb. 13 of journalist and former Nigerian presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, a Haworth resident, until midMarch to give the prosecution additional time to provide a video compact disc to the defense team. Both human-rights activists Omoyele Sowore and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare, are now to stand trial March 11–13 on amended Sowore charges of “treasonable felony
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and conspiracy.” The case was postponed Feb. 13 due to the prosecution not having provided copies of video compact discs to the defense team that they plan to rely on during the trial. Both are on trial for inciting revolution against the Nigerian government and attempting to bring down the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, according to media reports from Nigeria. On Feb. 12, the first day of the trial, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu struck the previous seven-count Continued on page 5
Before school districts statewide are scheduled to introduce new LGBTQ-inclusive lessons this September, a state Assemblyman introduced a bill Feb. 13 that would allow parents to “optout” children from such lessons and receive a voucher to place their child in a private school more in line with their beliefs or religion. The state law to include LGBTQ-inclusive lessons in middle school and high school curricula was signed by Gov. Phil Murphy in January 2019, and mandates all school districts implement such lesson plans in September 2020. Before Murphy signed the LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum law, it was approved by a 52-vote majority in the Assembly and a 27-vote majority in the Senate, drawing wide bipartisan support from state legislators. State Assemblyman Robert Auth (R-Old Tappan) introduced the bill, A-3000, that provides parents “choice” in removing their son or daughter from LGBTQ lessons that they do not want their child exposed to. ʻChoice and toleranceʼ “My bill is about allowing parents choice and tolerance for all views,” Auth told Northern Valley Press Feb. 14. Auth initially introduced legislation Feb. 4 to enable parents to
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Lead removal: Ratepayer advocate opposes Suez plan lines last year, costing over $20 million. Last year, Suez said it replaced 2,517 lead lines and lead connections, with plans to replace 2,000 more in 2020.
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Oral arguments Feb. 25 On Feb. 25, attorneys for Suez and state Division of Rate Counsel will offer oral arguments and answer questions before Office of Administrative Law Judge Jacob Gertsman in a hearing in Quakerbridge. Following the hearing, Gertsman will have 45 days to issue a decision. The decision then goes to the state Board of Public Utilities, who can accept, reject or modify the decision, attorneys said. “Suez cannot recover costs associated with replacing such customer-owned lines from ratepayers. Whether that recovery
is in ʻrate baseʼ or cloaked as the ʻregulatory assetʼ Suez proposes. Contrary to Suezʼs assertion, there is no ʻconfusionʼ as to the details of Suezʼs proposal or the relief Suez seeks,” said the Rate Counsel motion opposing the Suez pilot program In its response, Rate Counsel cites four major problems with Suezʼs customer replacement effort, and repeatedly calls for Gertsman to deny Suezʼs petition to charge ratepayers for the program. Suez proposes that costs to replace customer lead lines—estimated at $3,000 to $8,000 per replacement—plus administrative costs and carrying costs on any unamortized balance, should be amortized and recovered from ratepayers over a period of seven years. Basically, Suez proposes an 85-cent surcharge on its 200,000 customersʼ monthly bills to recover its costs over a seven-year period, said its attorney.
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Others waiting if approved Stefanie Brand, Rate Counsel director, said that if Suez was allowed to charge all ratepayers for work on property not owned by it, nor part of its system, that would set a precedent and allow other similar investor-owned utilities to do the same, and lead to increased charges to ratepayers. “Itʼs against the law and itʼs just wrong,” said Brand of Suezʼs proposal. She said Rate Counsel had offered alternatives to Suez that did not involve it charging ratepayers, or making a profit on such work, but it never responded nor did it offer any alternatives to charging ratepayers for the cost difference in replacing customer lead lines. Brand said they asked Suez to offer its alternatives to the proposal to charge all ratepayers for customer lead line replacements and are still waiting for a response. Brand said if Suezʼs proposed surcharge is approved, “donʼt think itʼs going to end here” as other investor-owned utilities are hoping to adopt similar cost recovery plans, plus a return on what they expend on improving non-public property. Reacting to Rate Counselʼs response, Suez attorney Stephen Genzer said it appeared the ratepayers advocate was not looking at the big picture. ʻReally not complicatedʼ “Rate Counsel leaves it wholly to individual homeowners. They have no proposal; they just say it is not the customersʼ (as a whole) responsibility, and replacing those lines would only benefit
A SUEZ crew works to replace lead service lines in Tenafly on May 17, 2019. | Photo by Michael Olohan
those individual customers whose lines are being replaced. If we as a society want lead service lines removed, we have to get rid of them. Itʼs really not complicated,”
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Genzer emailed Northern Valley Press. “If lead lines remain in place, any water system has to constantly adjust its chemical treatment, test more and more homes for lead, and change operations, all of which cost all customers money to keep up,” he said. “Eliminate the lead and those costs are reduced or eliminated. All customers benefit. And we have not even mentioned the public health benefits by doing it sooner rather than later,” added Genzer via email. Suez has not provided details about estimated total costs or a timetable for customer replacements. 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.
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25 years to complete “When I first started this project, I had no idea it would take more than 25 years to complete. I also had no idea how to really photograph the bridges and show them in a unique and different way. All of the hundreds of photographs I have taken and all the hard work I put into this project can be traced back to when I was a small kid,” wrote Frieder in the bookʼs preface. He said his original inspiration to become a photographer was a poster of Ansel Adamsʼ image, “Moonrise,” which his father displayed and admired. Speaking to Northern Valley Press, Frieder said securing the highly-detailed photographs that depict never-before-seen views of New York City bridges took much time and effort—including working cooperatively with bridge managers, engineers and officials—and then climbing up and out on bridge stanchions, holding onto cables, with up to 80 pounds of equipment and gear to weigh him down.
ʻFor the love of itʼ “It was a passion of mine…this is done for the love of it, not for the money. I wish I could make some money on it,” said Frieder. He said that of 1,500 self-published books, heʼs sold about 200 copies so far and hopes to print a second edition, and include additional photos heʼs taken since the first edition. “This took a lot of labor, and many long days of work to make this happen. I loved it,” said Frieder. He said the book includes precise, detailed information on bridges—information he gleaned from speaking with engineers and bridge managers—which complements the photos in a compendium. Frieder has been featured on broadcast television interviews discussing his first-ever collection of bridge photos and his love of bridges, photography, and thankful-
ly, heights. He told Northern Valley Press he had never encountered an issue with heights, climbing or balance— probably due to his 20-plus years of gymnastics and overall physical fitness.
ʻThe higher the betterʼ “To me the higher the better… I do respect the heights and danger because otherwise youʼre going to get hurt, but these bridges are magnificent and the photos show that,” said Frieder. He said now heʼs paying a price for his years of climbing and physical exertion carrying over 70 pounds of camera gear up and down bridges, but said the end result was worth the cost. From the time he conceived the idea for photographing New Yorkʼs “magnificent bridges,” as he describes them, it took him 15 years of requests and persistence before he
who endures much while trying to photograph New Yorkʼs towering bridges. He said before the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, he was afforded much access to New York City bridges for nearly eight years. After 9/11, Frieder said it was more and more difficult to gain access to any New York City bridge. In addition to being available via Amazon, interested purchasers can order a copy at davefrieder.com, or by emailing him at drfrieder@aol.com. Copies are $60, plus $15 for shipping. ʻCapturing...beautyʼ “[Bridges] are often seen merely as structures whose sole purpose is to get us from one place to another as part of our daily travels, while the details of their grandeur go unnoticed. Dave Friederʼs photographs bring New York Cityʼs bridges to life by capturing the inherent beauty of these historic civil engineering landmarks,” wrote James Starace, chief
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was granted permission and allowed to walk along the main cables of the George Washington Bridge. He said he was ecstatic when officials allowed him out on the spanʼs large circular cable tubes. He said he spent nearly five hours on them, taking photographs and enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime view. “I actually screamed ʻyahoooo!ʼ really loud when I could after I realized they would let me go out,” said Frieder, noting that he always tried to work cooperatively with all bridge authorities to gain access to the bridges. He thanked many officials for their assistance in a detailed preface to the book. Hoping that others may find his photographic journey noteworthy, Frieder said he has provided copies of his book to Hollywood producer Robert Zemeckis, who produced “The Walk,” a film about Frenchman Philippe Petit, who walked a tightrope between the World Trade Centerʼs two towers. Frieder suggested a film called “The Climb” about a photographer
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completion—and Frieder became an accidental expert on bridge design, architecture and engineering in the process. The 220-page coffee table book includes photographs that put Frieder at heights he never imagined, but surprisingly, he said he was never frightened or scared while scaling some of New York Cityʼs highest and most well-known bridges. Frieder, who started taking photographs at age 7, was inspired by renowned photographer Ansel Adams. After pursuing his photographic passion for a while, he was encouraged by one of Adamsʼ assistants who provided a critical eye and pushed Frieder to continue his photographic pursuits. Frieder said he began photographing New York Cityʼs bridges in 1993 and had regular—and in some cases, unprecedented—access that allowed him to shimmy up long support beams between highly-taut steel cables and wires and capture rarelyseen images of longstanding, often unnoticed bridges critical to the cityʼs transportation infrastructure.
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Last week we reported that the aged building at 192 Livingston St., which had long been Northvale Auto Parts, is soon to be demolished and replaced by a three-story, 10-unit apartment building. Built in 1914, the structure was condemned in early November 2019 due to water leaking inside, mold, and potential safety issues. But at one time, it was an important source of employment for the women of Northvale. The long stone building started out as the family-owned DʼAmico Macaroni Factory. Later it became
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a factory for the manufacture of “shirt waists,” or simply “waists”— we would call them blouses today. An article from the Northern Valley Historical Society explains, “It was a source of periodic employment for many women in Northvale during the Depression. There were often gaps between orders and the workers would be laid off in the time between.” Because few people in Northvale had a telephone in the 1930s, when work was available the factory owner would go around town knocking on womenʼs doors to tell them to come to the factory. FAMILIAR SIGHT: The old factory building as it looked more recently, —Kristin Beuscher as Northvale Auto Parts. The same house is still standing next door.
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charge filed against Sowore and Bakare and substituted it with a new single charge of “treasonable felony.â€? She also criticized the prosecution for not being ready and ordered the Nigerian government to pay both defendants a fine for wasting their time and not being prepared. Justice Ojukwu noted she had issued the order for providing materials to the defense a while ago, but agreed to the prosecutionĘźs request for a two-week timeline to provide the compact discs to the defense team. The prosecuting attorney from the Attorney-General of the Federation, Aminu Alilu, said the AGF only recently took over the case from the Department of State Services, and did not know of the courtĘźs previous order to provide materials to the defense. Alilu told the court that the prosecution was ready and would present its witnesses within four days, according to a media report. Following SoworeĘźs initial release on Dec. 24, 2019—more than four months after being imprisoned—Opeyemi Sowore, his wife, called for OmoyeleĘźs
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return to the United States and was joined by an array of humanrights organizations, plus congressional representatives, including U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ 5), calling for his release. Just recently in early December, Sowore supporters rallied in Newark and joined U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez. Gottheimer has called on the Nigerian government to release Sowore. “I am outraged by the blatant harassment of Omoyele Sowore, an activist and journalist whose only crime appears to be exercising his right to free expression,â€? Menendez said in December. ĘťSecuring his releaseĘź Menendez said his Senate office was working closely with the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Ambassador in Abuja “to raise this case at the highest levels of the Nigerian government so the Buhari Administration gets the message that we are committed to defending Mr. SoworeĘźs rights and securing his release.â€? In a December letter to the Nigerian ambassador, Menendez and Gottheimer said crackdowns on nonviolent protesters since 2015 “have similarly reflected a lack of apparent commitment to
civic freedoms, which is beginning to negatively impact the image of NigeriaĘźs government, both at home and abroad.â€? Both noted the government crackdowns “have collectively killed hundreds of Nigerian citizens and serve as troubling demonstrations of the excessive force used by the military,â€? wrote Menendez and Gottheimer. Moreover, they noted increasing reports from Nigeria of “security services assaulting and detaining journalists, using excessive force on non-violent protesters, and taking other actions that inhibit freedom of expression, and otherwise prevent Nigerians from fully exercising their fundamental constitutional rights.â€? Back in late October, when Omoyele was still imprisoned without any charges being filed, the Haworth community held an emotional rally downtown to press for his return.
Haworth Avenue. One ribbon is added every day he remains away from home, say supporters. “Our children and I miss Yele dearly and continue to pray for his safe return home to New Jersey,� said Opeyemi Sowore, his wife, on Jan. 29.
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Auth: Lawmaker calls for opt-out of inclusive lessons opt-out, but said he revised the bill to provide up to 75 percent funding for a parent should they choose to remove their child from local schools and attend a private school. The funding provision was added to not cause a burden on lowincome families desiring to move a child into a private school, he said. The bill notes parents will receive 75 percent of local education costs for the school year or portion remaining, Auth said. According to the State Department of Education, the law requiring LGBTQ-inclusive lessons does not call for separate LGBTQ courses, nor does it require a specific LGBTQ curriculum, but rather for the contributions of LGBTQ individuals and disabled individuals to be included across subjects. The law requires that districts “include instruction on the contributions of people with disabilities, as well as LGBT people, in an appropriate place in the middle school and high school curriculum. The DOE will provide resources and guidance, but it isnʼt creating a ʻcurriculum,ʼ” emailed Mike Yaple, a Department of Education (DOE) spokesman. State Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D-Englewood), a sponsor of the LGBTQ-inclusive law, said an opt-out provision was not needed.
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ʻLack of understandingʼ “Unfortunately, the intent of Assemblyman Authʼs legislation to permit parents to exempt their children from lessons that they consider to be ʻharmfulʼ is rooted in a lack of understanding about the benefits of inclusive curriculum,” said Vainieri Huttle in a statement. “The inclusive curriculum law will ensure that students of all abilities, gender expressions and sexual orientations not only feel welcome in the classroom but respected. Paying tribute to the careers and
achievements of members of the disabled and LGBTQ communities is not harmful; it is fundamental to changing our culture around intolerance and bigotry,” said Huttle. Recent media accounts report pockets of parental opposition statewide to any public school teaching about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individualsʼ contributions. Some fear the lessons include promotion of LGBTQ lifestyles, and may be covert efforts to promote acceptance of such lifestyles that go against religious beliefs and personal values. Reached Feb 14, Auth said he was sure heʼd get feedback from legislators and the public on his bill, which still had yet to be assigned to a committee or posted for a vote.
ʻJust in case...ʼ “This is just in case somebody runs into a problem,” Auth told Northern Valley Press. “Not one size fits all.” He said his concern about providing parents an option to remove students from LGBTQ-inclusive lessons derived from discussions with parents who believed schools were not effectively teaching about the Federalist papers, U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. That led to discussions about the new LGBTQ law, he said. Auth said given how long legislation takes from bill introduction to law, it was better to introduce “opt-out” legislation now to address parental concerns than wait until a groundswell of opposition develops. The bill currently has no sponsors, but Auth said he is not concerned. While the bill mandates 75 percent of annual per-student funding should a parent wish to remove his child from a school due to its LGBTQ lessons, it also offers an option to be excused from an objectionable class lesson with no academic penalties.
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ʻShall be excusedʼ “The student shall be excused from the objectionable portion of the curriculum and no penalties as to credit or graduation shall result therefrom. An objection to a learning material or activity on the basis that it is harmful includes, but is not limited to, an objection that the material or activity questions, violates, or conflicts with the parent or guardianʼs belief or practice regarding sex, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, conscience, ethics, morality, or religion,” states the bill. Auth said he hopes that the billʼs provisions, especially removal of a student from a school district, does not need to be used. He said that LGBTQ-inclusive lessons—which are controlled by local school boards—can likely be adapted to conform to local concerns and incorporate LGBTQ contributions. He said his opt-out bill was put forth for “aggrieved parents to say hereʼs an option for you… “I hope everything works out fine and thereʼs no need for this,” he added.
Reduces bullying, harassment Advocates for LGBTQ-inclusive lessons, including Garden State Equality, say teaching about contributions of LGBTQ individuals helps to reduce bullying and harassment of LGBTQ students, and promotes understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ youth. Months after the lawʼs approval in 2019, scattered opposition developed to LGBTQ-inclusive lessons, with a Hackensack school trustee criticizing the law and Barnegatʼs mayor calling the law “an affront to Almighty God.” Both officials were subsequently the subject of public protests against their anti-LGBTQ views. An advocate for the opt-out bill is Shawn Hyland, advocacy director for Family Policy Alliance of New Jersey, who told Northern Valley Press his organization has heard from members of diverse religions, including Catholics, Muslims, Presbyterians, Baptists, Coptics, and Pentecostals. Hyland said heʼs received “thousands and thousands of signatures” on his online petition to request an “opt-out” provision to LGBTQ-inclusive lessons, many from religious households but also from many who feel talk about sexuality should be reserved for home discussion only. Hyland said that the LGBTQinclusive lessons are “another unfunded mandate” from Trenton.
ʻNo funding, no guidelinesʼ “Many [school districts] donʼt know what to do. The state has provided no funding, no guidelines, and Garden State Equality has a free curriculum. So most school districts will probably use that due to the state mandate and little time,” said Hyland. So far, Hyland said, when parents question school officials about the law, most say itʼs a state man-
State Assemblyman Robert Auth: “My bill is about allowing parents choice and tolerance for all views…This [opt-out bill] is just in case somebody runs into a problem…Not one size fits all.” date and to contact their state legislators. “Everybodyʼs pointing fingers at someone else because nobodyʼs offering guidance on what to do,” he added. He said Family Alliance representatives meet with groups statewide to discuss the ramifications of the LGBTQ-inclusive law and options such as “opt-out” legislation and how to work with school districts to accommodate their concerns about the law.
ʻDiversity of the studentsʼ “As the sponsor of the inclusive curriculum law, I believe that its purpose was to ensure that the curriculum represents the diversity of the students in the classroom. This means that our children must be provided with age-appropriate lessons on the contributions and experiences of diverse voices throughout history—a diversity of races, religions, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations and gender expressions,” said Vainieri Huttle. “Studies show that schools with inclusive curriculum have significantly less bullying around sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. This law will take a significant step forward in improving school climate for everyone,” added Vainieri Huttle. Tenaflyʼs assistant director of curriculum and instruction, Dr. Evelyn Mamman, revealed how the high-performing boroughʼs schools are addressing the LGBTQ-inclusive law.
ʻDeepen...understandingʼ “Our middle and high school social studies teachers have spent time identifying the extent to which LGBTQ-related content is present in their current curriculum. The curriculum writers are filling gaps while looking for opportunities to deepen student understanding of their world,” emailed Mamman. “Under the broad umbrella of diversity, the interdistrict team is creating lessons and resources designed to thoughtfully incorporate differences of culture and circumstance including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ability/disability, socioeconomic status and more.
State Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle: “Paying tribute to the careers and achievements of members of the disabled and LGBTQ communities is not harmful; it is fundamental to changing our culture around intolerance and bigotry.”
“The curriculum will, in particular, highlight the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ individuals and those with disabilities,” noted Mamman. Mamman said Tenafly would not “pilot” any lesson plans before September. In the Pascack Valley Regional High School District, a committee is developing a curriculum to include the contributions of LGBTQ individuals and people with disabilities.
ʻCurrently workingʼ “Our district is currently working on this curriculum as part of our regular curriculum evaluation cycle. A committee of teachers and supervisors is doing the work so we are ready for Fall 2020 implementation.Further, our district participated in a larger county-wide committee through the (county) Office of the New Jersey Department of Education where we worked with teachers and administrators from throughout the county to create drafts of lessons and ways to meet the mandate of the new law,” emailed Paul Zeller,” Pascack Valley district director of technology and communication. Zeller said the district school board will approve the curriculum in June “and the revisions will be shared with the public after approval.” Zeller noted the law “requires boards of education to include instruction, and adopt instructional materials, that accurately portray political, economic, and social contributions of persons with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.” “Here is an example of a learning target: Consider how the events prior to, during, and after the Second World War advanced the nuclear arms race and contributed to a rising fear of ʻthe otherʼ in Europe and the United States, resulting in the persecution of the disabled, mentally ill, blacks, homosexuals, immigrants, and other minority groups,” wrote Zeller, when asked for an example of a lesson that may be proposed.
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CLOSTER 280 High St. (201) 768-4197 www.closterpubliclibrary.org • The library is offering ESL Classes. Sign up at the circulation desk. The Advanced Conversation class meets on Feb. 24 from 10 to 11:15 a.m. to talk about contemporary American culture and current events. The Beginner ESL class meets Thursday, Feb. 27 at 9:30 a.m. The Intermediate class meets Friday, Feb. 28 at 9:30 a.m. • Ms. Roesemann will introduce your child to sign language using music and games at Baby Sign, Monday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. Registration required. • Get Tech Help on Monday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. • Discovery Activity Program, or DAP, for kids 1 to 4, meets Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. Registra-
tion required. • Register for Minecraft, for kids 6 and up, Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 3:45 p.m. (Participants should bring a tablet or computer loaded with Minecraft app.) • Craft/STEM Storytime, for kids 3 1/2 to 5 years old, meets Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 4 p.m. Join Mrs. Brecher for a fun, starlight story time. (Parents or caregivers must remain with the child during storytime.) • Register online for Chess Club, for ages 6 and up. Meets Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 4:30 p.m. • STEM Time, for kids in grades 3–5, meets Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 5:15 p.m. • Kids 1 to 4 can attend Music with Ms. Nita, Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 10:15 a.m., for a fun early-childhood music and movement program. (Do not bring food inside the Com-
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munity room to eat in front of others. “If your child needs to eat, please remove them from the room and feed them outside, so that others can stay focused on the program,” the library asks participants.) • The Debate Club with Ms. Jing Li, for grades five through seven, meets Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 3:45 p.m. • Yoga is on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. • Toddler Craft & Story, for kids 2 to 3 years old, meets Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. Join Mrs. Brecher for stories and a craft. (Children must be able to sit for at least 20 minutes. Parents or caregivers must remain with the child during story-time.) DEMAREST 90 Hardenburgh Ave. (201) 768-8714 www.demarestlibrary.org • 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. 24 from 2:30 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. • Want to improve your Eng-
lish speaking skills? Join the English as a Second Language Conversation Group on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 10:30 a.m. to noon and Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. All levels are welcome. No registration required. • Reading Buddies, for all ages, meets Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. • At Morning Movie, on Friday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m., watch “The Princess Bride.” • The Demarest Chess Club meets on Saturday, Feb. 29 at 10 a.m. All levels are welcome. To learn more, email demarestchess@gmail.com. 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. HAWORTH 300 Haworth Ave. (201) 384-1020 www.haworthlibrary.org
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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.
• Dance for Fun, Fitness, Friendship with instructor Joyce DeSantis is Monday, Feb. 24 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. 24 at 5:30 p.m. Bring your laptop. • Chair Yoga meets Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 10:15 a.m. led by Haworth resident Caren Zisk. Cost is $10 for three sessions. Register at the library. • Kids ages 4 to 8 can learn how to make clouds using soap, Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 3:45 p.m. at Ivory Soap Clouds. Registration 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. • Tween and Teen D.I.Y., for grades four and up, meets Friday, Feb. 28 at 3:30 p.m. Make some spellbinding book marks. Registration required. • Chocolate and Bubbles is a community potluck evening featuring sparkling wines and chocolates on Saturday, Feb. 29. Proceeds go to the library. Cost is $10 per person, adults only. For more information, call the library or visit haworthfriends.org. 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. • Children can make Mardi Gras Masks on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. • Magical Melodies, for CONTINUED ON PAGE 19
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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 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
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The First Congregational United Church of Christ in Haworth is offering a Play Group Get-Together for all moms, dads, and grandparents and their infants/preschoolers. The play group is held weekly on Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. “You will have the opportunity to make new friends and share experiences,” organizers told Northern Valley Press. “Coffee, tea and refreshments will be available at no cost. The play group is also free. Come, get to know your neighbors. Everyone is welcome.” The play group is at First Congregational Church, 276 Haworth Ave., Haworth. For information, call Rose at (201) 768-0537.
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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 Day, a Pisces birthday, or the 2020 “Leap Day.” But actually, the combination of chocolate, “bubbly,” and live music is reason enough to celebrate. The library is asking attendees to bring a sample of chocolate “potluck”—be it cookies, candy, tarts, anything chocolate-y—but itʼs not mandatory. There will also be a bubbly wine-tasting, music from wellknown local singer and guitarist Mike Sinatra, and some wine give-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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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.
Hearty portions are the norm at the Knights’ annual fish fry. Here, a scene from a past year’s dinner.
St. Paul’s Ash Wednesday service Feb. 26 St. Paulʼs Lutheran Church, located at 171 Closter Dock Road in Closter, New Jersey, invites the members of the community to an Ash Wednesday Communion service on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. The community is also invited to a soup and sandwich supper, offered the same night in Koepchen Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. “Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent,” comments Rev. Robert Holsten, pastor of St. Paulʼs. “Lent is a time when we recognize and admit our sorrow for the sins we have done in our lives,” said Holsten. “We look to Jesus, Godʼs Son, for mercy, for-
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Meals on Wheels North Jersey needs volunteer drivers in Cresskill, Dumont, Tenafly. Volunteers give two hours each month delivering meals. The food is picked up between 10 and 11 a.m. and delivered to 10 to 12 clients. Call (201) 358-0050 to volunteer or visit mealsonwheelsnorthjersey.org.
giveness and grace. Jesus lived a perfect life in our place. Jesus suffered and died in our place on the cross. Jesus rose from the dead on Easter morning to give us the sure hope of eternal life. Lent is a time when God gathers us around His Word. Through the cross of Jesus, God turns our hearts back to Himself by the power of His Holy Spirit. God makes us His friends. God gives us encouragement and help to live and serve in our community and in our homes with
love, faithfulness and joy.” St. Paulʼs invites the members of the community to join them at 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday in March for midweek services. Soup and sandwiches will be served each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Koepchen Fellowship Hall. For more information, or for directions to St. Paulʼs, contact the church office at (201) 768-6310. You may also visit the website saintpaulscloster.com.
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 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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Applications open for Podmayer Scholarships The Old Tappan Parent Teacher Organization is offering two $1,500 Martin G. Podmayer Scholarship Awards to graduating high school students who plan to continue their education at a fouryear accredited college or university, or pursue training in a technical or vocational school. Martin G. Podmayer was a World War II veteran who began teaching in Old Tappan in 1951. He became principal of Old Tappan schools in 1957, and the districtʼs first superintendent in 1964. He was also a past chairman of the March of Dimes, past director of Old Tappan Recreation, a member
of the Old Tappan library board, a member of the Juvenile Conference Committee, and a member of the Parent Teacher Assocation. To be eligible to apply, the student must be a resident of Old Tappan and a graduate of Charles DeWolf Middle School, Old Tappan, New Jersey. An application may be obtained by contacting the Old Tappan PTO Scholarship Awards Chairwoman, Evelyn Gwon, at evgwon@gmail.com, or log onto www.otpto.org. Completed applications and submissions must be received by Friday, April 15, 2020.
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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:
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. • The Enchanted Garden. 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 shar-
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ing 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 their own. 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. • 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. Families with children age 4 and up will learn a variety of artistic styles from 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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DR. KAPLAN: ‘Blood is thicker than water’
If you want to be healthy and develop strong brain function, it is important to make sure your blood work is done regularly and DR. ERIC KAPLAN, that your levels are in the KAPLAN BRAIN & “healthy” BODY range. Keep in mind that Iʼm talking about the healthy range, not the “normal” range. When you get blood work done, and the doctor or the lab tells you that itʼs normal, they are saying that your ranges are normal compared to an average patientʼs blood work. Remember that most Americans are living an unhealthy lifestyle with a poor diet, lack of exercise, high stress, high alcohol consump-
tion, limited sleep, and lack of hydration. So, if you are “normal,” you are like a typical unhealthy American. In my opinion it is better to use a “healthy” range for blood tests where you are compared to people living a very healthy lifestyle. If your blood work is in this healthy range, then you are less likely to develop heart disease, diabetes, cancer, or dementia. Blood work can also discover nutritional deficiencies. Many patients take vitamins or supplements that are extremely dangerous and can affect your brain and gut function negatively. Just because it is a “natural” supplement does not mean it is not dangerous. Not only can medication can be dangerous, but be aware that taking vitamins can be dangerous as well. For example, I have a 60-year-
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The Monday, March 2 meeting of the Tenafly Garden 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
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old female patient who told me that she was taking calcium supplements every day for the past 10 years because her doctor told her it was good for her bones. Calcium is only good for your bones if you do not have enough calcium in your diet, which is very rare in the typical American diet. Calcium supplements are very dangerous if not done appropriately. These supplements have been linked to cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and brain dysfunction. In my opinion, you should only take calcium supplements if you are deficient in calcium, not because it is good for your bones or because you have osteoporosis. Do not take B12 for energy or because you are a vegetarian. Do not take magnesium to help with cramps, digestion or sleep.
Do not take iron because you think you are anemic. Only take vitamins if your lab results show that you are deficient in a particular vitamin or mineral. The most common deficiency I see is vitamin D—I have had low levels myself and therefore take high-quality vitamin D that must be ordered by a doctor. Please remember that many supplements can be dangerous, so it is vital to check your blood work before taking any. Monitoring your blood work is a crucial step to staying healthy and preventing serious neurological disorders. One of the most common problems that may be seen in blood work is an abnormal thyroid. Sometimes the thyroid can be underactive, sometimes it can be overactive,
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The Bergen County Division of Senior Services has announced that its 2020 Key Services Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers is now available on Bergen Countyʼs website, co.bergen.nj.us/divisionof-senior-services. The Key Services Guide is a comprehensive listing of community-based health and human services agencies in the area that provide support for older adults, disabled individuals over 18, and their caregivers. Information can be found on a number of topics including nutrition programs such as Meals on
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Dear Savvy Senior, How might seniors guard against census scams? With the 2020 census gearing up, I’ve read that BY JIM MILLER scammers are looking to take advantage of older people. I want to protect myself. — Cautious Judy
Dear Judy, Unfortunately, scams have become a persistent problem when the U.S. Census Bureau does its once-a-decade count of the U.S. population. Here’s what you can expect from the 2020 Census in the coming weeks, and how you can protect yourself from potential scams. What to Expect In mid-March, you and nearly every other U.S. household will receive an invitation in the mail to respond to the 2020 Census. This year, you will have the option of completing the 2020 census questionnaire either online, by mail, or by phone. The invitation will include
detailed instructions of what you need to do. If you don’t respond to this invitation letter, you will receive several follow-up postcard reminders from the Census Bureau by mail. If you still don’t respond by late April, a census worker will come to your door to collect your response in person. It only takes a few minutes to complete the census questionnaire. While census participation is very important and required by law, you also need to be vigilant of census-linked scams. This is especially important for seniors who tend to be prime targets. The Census Bureau warns against phishing email scams as well as con artists masquerading as census workers who will try to solicit your personal financial information. Here are some tips that can help you protect yourself. Guard Your Information Don’t give out your personal or financial information. The Census Bureau or a legitimate census worker will never ask for your Social Security number, bank account number, credit card number, money or donations. And
they will never contact you on behalf of a political party. If you’re asked for any of these, whether it be via phone, mail, email or in person, it’s a scam and should be reported to rumors@census.gov.
Avoid Online Scams The Census Bureau will not send you an unsolicited email to request your participation in the 2020 Census. So, ignore any emails you get that may direct you to a census website that looks real but is fake – and may be infected with malware. Also, don’t reply to the email or open any attachment because they could contain viruses that could infect your computer. Forward the email or website address to the Census Bureau at rumors@census.gov. Then delete the message.
Be Safe at Home If someone visits your home to collect a response for the 2020 Census, make sure you verify their identity. Alegitimate census taker must present a field badge that includes a photograph of themselves, a Department of Commerce watermark and an expiration date. Census workers will also be carrying a Census Bureau
laptop or cellphone, as well as a bag with a Census Bureau logo. Also, remember that a census worker will only ask you the questions that appear on the questionnaire – your name, gender, age, race, ethnicity, phone number, type of residence and number of people living with you. They will not ask for sensitive personal information, such as your Social Security or credit card number. If you have questions about their identity, you can call 800923-8282 to speak with a local
Census Bureau representative. If it is determined that the visitor who came to your door does not work for the Census Bureau, contact your local police department. For more information, visit 2020census.gov. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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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 Jan. 15 at about 1 p.m., a Northvale police officer observed
that the driver of a vehicle traveling south on Livingston Street was committing a cell phone violation. The officer was able to stop the vehicle in front of 113 Paris Ave. As the officer approached the vehicle to speak with the driver, a 22-year-old female from Slingerlands, N.Y., he detected the strong odor of burnt marijuana emanating from inside the vehicle. Further investigation and a search of the vehicle yielded a clear plastic bag containing a green leafy vegetation believed to be raw marijuana. The driver was taken into custody and transported to police headquarters where further investigation revealed the suspect had an outstanding warrant out of the
City of Bayonne. Glen Rock Police also responded to Northvale Police headquarters and served the suspect with criminal complaints for an incident which occurred in their jurisdiction. A Northvale criminal complaint summons was issued for possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and motor vehicle summonses were issued for possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle, Unlicensed Driver and Use of a Wireless Device. As per New Jersey bail reform guidelines, the suspect was released on her own recognizance.
Intoxicated driver was sleeping at drive-thru
On Jan. 18 at about 4:40 a.m., Northvale officers responded to McDonalds, 240 Livingston St., for a reported male subject possibly asleep in his vehicle while stopped in the drive-thru lane in front of the service window. Upon arrival officers observed the black Chevy Silverado parked in the drive-thru lane with the engine running. Officers attempted to make contact with the 22-year-old male driver from Piermont, N.Y. who finally awakened after the officers made several unsuccessful attempts to do so. Upon awakening the driver was unaware of his surroundings and the officers detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the interior of the vehicle. The driver was asked to step out of the vehicle at which time the officers had him perform Standard Field Sobriety Tests. Upon unsuccessful completion of these tests the driver was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated. After being transported to police headquarters for processing the suspect agreed to submit samples of his breath for chemical testing after which he was issued a motor vehicle summons for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released following New Jersey state drunk driving guidelines.
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On Jan. 20 at about 5:20 p.m., Northvale officers responded to a domestic dispute on Railroad Avenue. Upon arrival officers determined two males were involved in a physical altercation.
As per domestic violence guidelines the actor, a 52-yearold male from Northvale, was charged with simple assault. He was transported to police headquarters from processing and released as per New Jersey bail reform guidelines.
Norwood man charged with simple assault
On Jan. 21, 2020, at about 11:45 p.m., Northvale officers responded to a reported domestic violence incident on Pierron Street. Upon arrival officers spoke with the reporting victim and the alleged suspect, a 43-year-old male from Norwood. After further investigation the male suspect was taken into custody and charged with one count of simple assault. After processing he was released as per New Jersey bail reform guidelines.
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A Bergen County man who embezzled funds from his companyʼs employee benefit plan over an eight-year period was sentenced Feb. 18 to 30 months in prison, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Howard Preschel, 63, of Teaneck, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court to one count of an indictment charging him with CONTINUED ON PAGE 17
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Scholarships offered to young Jewish women
National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section (NCJW BCS) will be awarding several endowed scholarships to young Jewish women who are graduating from Bergen County public high schools and are planning to attend a four-year college or university in September. Among the criteria which may be considered are academic achievement, significant involvement in school and/or community activities and financial need. Information and applications are available through your high school guidance office as well as its website at www.ncjwbcs.org. Applications must be received by April 15. For further information, contact office@ncjwbcs.org.
embezzling funds from the CMG Vending Inc. Pension Trust Fund. According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: Preschel served as the sole trustee for the CMG Vending Inc. Pension Trust Fund. CMG Vending operated, leased, and rented vending machines throughout New Jersey and New York. As the trustee, Preschel, by
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law, was a fiduciary and therefore required to act solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries. Between November 2010 and April 2018, Preschel embezzled $368,782.66 from the pension trust fund by engaging in 52 separate illegal withdrawals or transfers from various pension trust accounts. As a result of these illegal withdrawals and transfers, the
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trust fund accounts lost an additional $93,266.98 in interest. In addition to the prison term, Judge Wigenton sentenced Preschel to three years of supervised release. She also ordered Preschel to make restitution to the CMG Vending Inc. Pension Trust Fund in the amount of $462,049.64. Preschel also agreed to a debarment which prohibits him from acting as a fiduciary on behalf of any employee benefit plan for a period of 13 years.
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Pre-1978 homes at risk “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 percent of Bergen Countyʼs total housing stock, with nearly 21,000 of those units pre-dating 1940,” said county officials in an announcement published Feb. 2.
According to people familiar with the program, the lead paint abatement effort will focus on about 30 towns and target at least 100 dwelling units for testing, finding and abating hazards due to lead paint. The program will soon post an application form on Bergen Countyʼs website, officials said, and also provide social workers to stop by interested tenants to help complete and submit an application. Officials said the county will contract with an abatement specialist to do the needed abatement work and also conduct post-abatement sampling for lead. The grant is focused on assisting low-income families who rent or own a home and lack financial means to mitigate exposure to lead paint, said health officials. “Eligible families must be at or below 50 percent of the median income…or approximately $53,000 for a family of four,” notes
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McSpirit & Beckett Real Estate is pleased to announce the addition of two realtor associates to its team. Mary Novoa grew up in Hudson County and is now a Dumont
Mary Novoa resident. With a career in human resources and an M.B.A. from Florida International University, she has been a trusted business partner in various roles throughout her career and enjoys providing the same level of service to her clients. “Mary is extremely knowledgeable of the Bergen County real estate market and she is fluent in Spanish,” McSpirit & Beckett said. Susan Riley has spent most of her life living in both Bergen
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180 Old Tappan Road Old Tappan, NJ
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TREE WORK GUARANTEED
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Hillsdale, NJ
Residential / Commercial
LIC # 13VH10711300
Salon Space For Rent ROOM FOR RENT in busy Emerson salon. Great for acupuncturist. Call for more information: 201-483-6365.
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Since 1967 201-767-6262
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HELP WANTED - Full Time, CDL driver need to driver New Hook lift truck with 40' container. Top $$$ paid.
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NJ HIC# 13VH006409500
201-768-0218
FULLY INSURED
Looking to get back into the salon? Salon assistant needed Tue–Thurs 9 to 5:30, no weekends. Call (201) 767-0097 or (201) 406-9648.
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Marc Giannotti
3rd Generation Master Plumber
Westwood, NJ
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NJ Lic # 8833
W.H.N. ROOFING & SIDING REPLACEMENT WINDOWS SKYLIGHTS Quality Work at Reasonable Prices
C U S T O M
C A R P E N T R Y
Est. 1984
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ARDWOOD
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HARDSCAPES • DECORATIVE FIRE PITS • PATIOS BLUE STONE PATIOS • SEATING WALLS • PAVER DRIVEWAYS WALKWAYS • RETAINING WALLS COMPLETE DESIGN & PLANTINGS FRENCH DRAINAGE SYSTEMS DRY WELLS • RE-GRADING OF PROPERTY • TOP SOIL PRUNING • FUNGUS & WEED CONTROL • SOD • MULCH ALL PHASES OF LANDSCAPE EMERSON & LODI • 201-261-8284 www.dinardilandscape.com
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KEN CHRISTIANSON
PAINTING
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Interior/Exterior Painting
LIC#13VH08846400
LOORING
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CALL 201-264-2103
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NJ NJ Lic# Lic# 13VH04381000 13VH04381000
A RATED AT ANGIES’S LIST
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• • • •
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201-391-0502 • 201-488-1886
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4 BROTHERS WITH THE RED TRUCKS
DCA#13VH00234500
Family Owned & Operated for Over 30 Years
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652-2700 666-2229
“Honesty is Our Policy!”
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AI &
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GDC CONTRACTING INC. ROOFING • SIDING
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WINDOWS
CERAMIC TILE AND MARBLE
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DLA Tile Service, Inc.
201-225-1957 Emerson, NJ Gene Durocher, President
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GAFMC CERT.#AU03736
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Lic.#13VH01317100
Since 1902
RECEIVING ALL TYPES OF METALS
Cars, Trucks, Trailers, Appliances, etc. 108 West Nyack Rd. Nanuet, NY Junk Yard at
1-800-732-4724
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“We Shine Serving You Better”
201-358-4045 EST. 1977 • Lic.#13VH027463000
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NJ Lic # 13VH09761800
Vetterlein Contractors
NJ Lic #13VH01071200
GOT PROJECTS?
FULLY INSURED
AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK
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201-248-6574
Since 1983
You’ve probably seen us in your neighborhood. Can we be of service? Steps - New & Repaired Walkways • Patios • Paver Driveways Walls • Curbs • Foundation Repair Cement • Paver Work • Bluestone Natural Stone • Block Work • Tile Work
FREE Estimates We’d welcome the opportunity to work together on any project.
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Lic # 13VH01391400
201-505-1346
201-573-8293 • 201-664-9477
Park Ridge, NJ HIC#13VH02471900
Lic.# 13VH01508100
Serving Bergen County Over 40yrs. State Licensed & Insured
CONSTRUCTION
“Craftsmanship Always Reflects Excellence” • Baths • Alterations • Storm Doors
• Gutters • Kitchens • Garage Doors
• Siding • Decks • Leaders • Roofing • Debris Removal
• Specializing in windows and doors
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(201)666-5846
SMALL REPAIRS
www.tenhoeveconstruction.com
Lic.#13VH00618000
MASONRY Sal J. Cangialosi & Sons, Inc. HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Servicing our neighbors for over 30 Years Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations
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SUNWAY
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Jean Jacobson, a 70 year resident of Englewood, died Jan. 30, 2020, at age 101. She passed peacefully. She is survived by her daughters, her grandchildren and their spouses: Ellen Levine and Richard U. Levine, MD, and Karen Jacobson and Barry Milberg and Daniel Levine and Kathleen Levine, Peter Levine and Naria Halliwell, Jeffrey Bruno and Jessica Bruno & Stephen Bruno and Melissa Bruno, as well as her great grandchildren Luc, Jake, Talia, Sofie, Sasha, Levi, Vida, Gemma, Rex, Lila and Greta. She loved her husband Eugene, her children and life itself! Jean and Eugene forever!
JOHN A. NAJARIAN
John Armen Najarian of Harrington Park passed away on Feb. 13, 2020, at the age of 88. A proud veteran, he served in the Army, where he was wounded and awarded a Purple Heart. Survived by his beloved wife Sally, who he was married to for 62 years. Devoted father to his son Jeffrey and his wife Beverly, daughters Sharon and her husband Peter, and Sandy and her husband Sean. Cherished grand-
father of Christa, Alexandra, Ariana, Jaqueline, and Jeffrey. Dear brother of Harold Najarian and the late Adrienne Mahlebjian. John will be missed by all who knew him. Family and friends were welcomed at Sts. Vartanantz, Ridgefield, on Saturday, Feb. 15, with a funeral service. Entombment at Garden of Memories in the Township of Washington. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sts. Vartanantz Church or to Camp Haiastan, 722 Summer Street, Franklin, MA 02038.
THOMAS SOFIANIDES, M.D.
Thomas Sofianides, M.D., of Tenafly, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Visitation was at Barrett Funeral Home, Tenafly on Sunday, Feb. 16. Funeral service held at Cathedral of St. John the Theologian, Tenafly on Feb. 17. Burial at Brookside Cemetery, Englewood.
GUS SERBOS
Gus Serbos, 84, of Englewood Cliffs, died on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. Born in Chios, Greece he was the owner of Serbos Furs. Beloved husband of the late Elly (nee: Soulios). Devoted
father of Elaine Serbos and Matt Serbos. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Alexander and Constantine. The family received their friends on Friday, Feb. 14. Trisagion Service was at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. John the Theologian (Tenafly). If so desired donations may be made to St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital. For condolences or information, call (201) 944-0100 or visit frankpatti.com.
CHARLES O. VALENTINE, JR.
Charles O. Valentine, Jr., age 100, passed away peacefully in his Englewood home on Sunday, Feb. 16, surrounded by his family. Devoted husband of 71 years to the late Madeline (Lynch) Valentine. Loving father of Patricia Sorbanelli, of Englewood, Lorraine Growney of Shoreham,
Vt., Margaret Valentine of Effort, Penn. and the late Charles Valentine III (2011). He was loved by all and will be missed by his 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild along with their spouses and companions. Charles was born in the Bronx, N.Y. on March 12, 1919, to Charles, Sr. and Augusta Valentine. The family moved to New Jersey and Charles graduated from Kearny High School. He and Madeline met and married in Kearny and soon afterwards moved to the Englewood home where he lived for over 75 years. Charles owned and operated Englewood TV for 33 years before retiring in 1986. His hobbies and interests were varied. He had an early interest in amateur radio and used that experience to serve his country in World War ll as a radio operator in
the Signal Corps. He came from a long line of carpenters and used his skills to create many artistic treasures he happily gave to family and friends alike. Charles was an avid gardener and seemed to be able to fix almost anything that came to him for repair. He was a devout Catholic, attending daily mass at his parish St. Ceciliaʼs in Englewood where he was an active parishioner. The Funeral Mass was at St. Ceciliaʼs Church, Englewood, on Feb. 20. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
EMANUEL RICHARDSON
Emanuel Richardson, 79, of Englewood, passed away on Feb. 14. Services were held at Eternity Funeral Services, Englewood, on Feb. 19.
Cat rescue group offers Sunday adoption If you want to adopt a rescued cat or kitten, a newly formed pet rescue group called Homeless Tails offers an adoption event every second and fourth Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at Donnaʼs
Pet Depot in Northvale. The group rescues cats and kittens from the streets and shelters in order to place them in good homes, said Donna Moussa, president, Homeless Tails, a 501(c)3
not-for-profit organization. For more information about the group, email her at dmoussa1628@gmail.com. Also, follow the group on Facebook and Instagram at Homeless Tails.
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