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Northvale Police Chief Howard Ostrow says officers recovered this unmarked, loaded handgun from inside the vehicle of a driver arrested for driving while intoxicated and drug crimes who was sleeping inside his car at Hogan Park. | Northvale police photo
Garcia appeared to be asleep in the driverʼs seat with the vehicle running, said Northvale Police Chief Howard Ostrow. “Officers detected the odor of burnt marijuana emanating from the interior of the vehicle and observed what appeared to be a controlled dangerous substance analog in plain view on the passengerʼs seat,” Ostrow said. After several attempts to wake Garcia, he exhibited signs of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Ostrow said, and was unable to successfully perform standard field sobriety tests. “Further investigation by the officers led to the discovery of a loaded Glock 19.9mm handgun
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Northvale police say they seized a loaded handgun concealed inside the vehicle of a sleeping driver who was also charged with drug crimes Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Hogan Park. Suspect Jeremy T. Garcia, 22, of Stony Point, N.Y., was taken to Bergen County Jail, accused of weapons and drug charges after police found him while responding to a reported suspicious person possibly sleeping in a vehicle. As police arrived at 7:45 a.m.,
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Closter Volunteer Ambulance squad members congratulate Andrew Basin and Janine Micera for graduating emergency medical technician training. Pictured at the graduation, from left, are: Brooke Glidden, Maayan Shalvi, Jenna Komar, Lt. Margaret Buchanan,Vice President Terri DeLyon, Andrew Basin, Janine Micera, President Tony Lupardi, and Doron Maresky.
CLOSTER—Andrew Basin and Janine Micera are the newest members of the Closter Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Squad. Members of the volunteer squad that provides life saving services to neighbors in need attended their recent graduation ceremony to show their support and solidarity with the two new members. “The Corps thanks you for your dedication, [and
for] spending numerous hours studying and attending class so that you can serve the community,” said spokesman Tom Migliore, adding that training is the equivalent of a six-credit college course. New volunteer members are always needed and appreciated. For more information about joining as a volunteer, or training, go to www.CVARCNJ.org, find the corps on Facebook or call (201) 768-3339.
GOP Congressional hopefuls speak at Northvale forum BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS
NORTHVALE—Five candidates for the Republican nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ5) in the November general election made their cases before party leaders and a couple dozen Republican voters Feb. 26 at an informal party fundraiser in Northvale. Sponsored by Northvale Republican Committee, the five candidates appeared at Madeleineʼs Petit Paris, Northvale, and raised pressing concerns such as defeating Gottheimer, border security, better inclusion of minority voters, preventing socialism, the “broken” health care system, and pledging support for President Donald Trumpʼs reelection in 2020. The five candidates hoping to win the Republican nod to challenge Gottheimer included Montvale Mayor Michael Ghassali, and former 2018 5th District
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Republican nominee John McCann, along with four newcomers. Both Ghassali and McCann are the raceʼs top fundraisers: Ghassali has raised $862,000, including $600,000 of his own funds, while McCann has raised $126,553, self-funding $57,716 of that total, according to Federal Election Commission records. Frank Pallotta, a Mahwah resident and retired financial executive, has raised $510,899, with $290,000 self-funded, FEC records show. Other candidates vying for the nomination are: James Baldini, a Newton middle-school teacher; and Hector Castillo, a doctor who immigrated to America when he was 11. Baldini has raised $1,388 and Continued on page 2
A revised redevelopment plan that will help the borough fulfill its affordable housing settlement was approved by the Borough Council 5-0 on Feb. 24. Councilwoman Janice Kurys was absent. The approved redevelopment plan and amendments will enable the borough to begin moving on efforts to allow new mixed-use and residential developments in an 11.2-acre downtown area previously declared “an area in need of rehabilitation” by the council as part of required action to provide opportunities for affordable housing. The “rehabilitation area” is centered along Hardenburgh Avenue, and includes boroughowned property and private residences. Its eastern boundary is along Park Street and the railroad rightof-way, while Christie Street creates the western boundary.
ʻVillage-styleʼ downtown The 24-page Downtown Redevelopment Planʼs five goals are to “encourage redevelopment” in the rehabilitation area in keeping with a village-style downtown; improve aesthetics of a village center and create an inviting, pedestrian-friendly atmosphere; expand retail and service offerings within the borough; create the opportunity for apartments and
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June 2 primary looms Even if not selected, a Republican candidate may still choose to run in the June 2 primary but not on the Republican line. This year, Gottheimerʼs path to a third term faces challenges from
Republicans anxious to oust the two-term congressman. Montvale Mayor Michael Ghassali, who came to America as an immigrant from Ghassali Syria in the 1980s, decried the specter of socialism, and strongly advocated for secure borders and health care price transparency. He ran for Montvale Borough Council in 2010 and in 2015 he ran for mayor as an Independent and defeated a Republican incumbent. He said Montvale has welcomed 100 new businesses and 4,000 new jobs since he has been mayor. He said he “came to America the legal way” and became a U.S. citizen in 1987. “The freedom that I never had when I was back in Syria nobody can take away from me,” he said.
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condominiums within the rehabilitation area; and fulfill a portion of Demarestʼs affordable housing obligation. According to the redevelopment plan, updated in late January by Maser Consulting, the rehabilitation area includes 23 tax lots occupied by a variety of uses, including commercial and retail, and residential. The areas were declared “in need of rehabilitation” based on an earlier Maser Consulting report. The 23 tax lots are located in one of two zones: 14 lots are in the Residence D district, while nine are located in the CB-1 district. Permitted uses in Residence D district include one-family dwellings with accessory buildings, as well as professional or business practices within a dwelling, confined to one floor. Permitted uses in the CB-1 district include those uses permitted in residence district, as well as retail shops, personal service shops, banking, commercial, professional or government offices, and laundry or dry cleaning. The redevelopment plan includes section 6.2, which lists general provisions, a review process, and new land use and design requirements for the potential development/redevelopment of 23 parcels included in the rehabilitation area.
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supersedes the underlying zoning for the 23 parcels noted in this document. The vision for the rehabilitation area is to expand the village-
style ʻdowntownʼ and upgrade existing commercial buildings,” states the redevelopment plan. The redevelopment plan used
existing zoning bulk standards as a basis for developing the rehabilitation areaʼs standards, notes the plan, which it says is “consistent”
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It was a snowy day in Demarest when the photo above was snapped at Willett Farm, which was at one time located at Anderson Avenue and Robin Road. The Willett family operated a poultry farm there in the 1930s and 1940s, selling eggs, chickens, and turkeys. Longtime residents might remember the farmʼs proprietor, Max, his wife Rose and their boys, Norman and Bernard. The farm persisted through the Great Depression of the early 1930s. In March of 1933 the Willetts announced that in order to help their neighbors at that time when most were strapped for cash, they were implementing a barter system. Anyone who could not pay coin for fresh eggs or honey could trade an equivalent in merchandise for these items. The
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He said America “is the greatest country on Earth” and warned against socialism coming to America, via Bernie Sanders, the progressive senator from Vermont who leads a crowded Democratic field seeking to challenge Trump this November. “We have to make sure that we donʼt let the left destroy what we have… Socialism, they have no clue what socialism is,” said Ghassali. “I know because I lived it. I waited on
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ʻLearned a lotʼ McCann, who served nine years on Cresskillʼs Borough Council and was 2018ʼs Republican challenger to Gottheimer, said he “learned a lot” about running for Congress. “Itʼs a very different type of campaign than McCann one would expect for a municipal election,” he said. He said “socialism is anathema to all of us” and that “socialism is a real danger to the country.” He said a family tragedy—his dad being shot—got him involved in politics when he saw the suspected shooter “walked away after a threeweek trial.” McCann said he supports additional individual tax cuts, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforcing immigration laws, prohibiting sanctuary cities, and strong border security, including building a wall along the U.S. southern border. He said the Republicans need a good congressional candidate “to
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ʻNumber one issueʼ He said “the number one issue facing America” is health care. He said he developed a “Health Care Plan for America” that focuses on insurance companies and is the “only candidate” to come out with a health plan. “If we donʼt fix it, our kids are not going to have an economy,” he said, noting health care comprises 20 percent of U.S. annual gross domestic product. He said he has “a personal stake” in fixing health care because his wife is a doctor and his oldest daughter is a second-year medical student. He said he was the only Republican candidate that can honestly say heʼs been a supporter of Trump since 2016. ʻFour divisionsʼ Frank Pallotta, a Mahwah resident, said he co-founded a small business to help homeowners and veterans affected by the mortgage crisis after retiring in 2008. He previously worked for Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley.
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• The Debate Club with Ms. Jing Li, for grades five through seven, meets Wednesday, March 4 at 3:45 p.m. • Meditation is on Wednesday, March 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. • Toddler Craft & Story, for kids 2 to 3 years old, meets Thursday, March 5 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. • Join the library in watching “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” the true story Fred Rogers and journalist Lloyd Vogel, starring Tom Hanks, at First Friday Flicks, Friday, March 6 at 1 p.m. Rated PG.
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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, March 2 from 2:30 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 3 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and Wednesday, March 4 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. • Want to improve your English speaking skills? Join the English as a Second Language Conversation Group on Tuesday, March 3 from 10:30 a.m. to noon and Wednesday, March 4 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. All levels are welcome. No registration required. • The Demarest Chess Club meets on Saturday, March 7 at 10 a.m. All levels 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 • Dance for Fun, Fitness, Friendship with instructor Joyce DeSantis is Monday, March 2 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 March 2 at 5:30 p.m. Bring your laptop. • Chair Yoga meets Tuesday, March 3 at 10:15 a.m. Led by Haworth resident Caren Zisk. Cost is $10 for three sessions. Register at the library. • Tai Chi with experienced instructor Hasmig meets Fridays at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $10 for three sessions. Register at the library. 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. • Celebrate Dr. Seuss at the Library on Monday, March 2 from 3:30–5 p.m. Join in a celebration of Dr. Seussʼ birthday with crafts, snacks and a special guest—the Cat himself! There will also be three fabulous local community leader readers. • At Rain Barrels 101 on CONTINUED ON PAGE 17
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‘Something for everyone’ — The Gem Mine celebrates 50 years
If you want a unique piece of jewelry or a special gemstone or just to find a one-of-a-kind gift for family, friends or to decorate your home or office, you should visit this unique shop in the heart of Westwood—The Gem Mine—celebrating its 50th anniversary during March. Its owner, Thea Day, said she is proud and thankful that this labor of love her dad started with their first location in Dumont in March 1970, is still around and thriving to this day. After moving from Dumont to Bergenfield, then to Teaneck (with a stint in Westwood in the late 1970ʼs), The Gem Mine has been in its current location on Westwood Avenue for 24 years. “In the beginning, the store sold rocks, minerals, fossils, and shells, promoting the scientific and educational aspects of such materials to area students and educators, and my mom carried that philosophy on after my dad died,” said Day. And even though theyʼve evolved over the years to include unique jewelry, art glass, vintage jewelry, jewelry-making supplies, and providing jewelry-repair services, their knowledgeable staff and well-labeled merchandise make a visit to The Gem Mine an enjoyable and informative experience. Its constantly-changing inventory of one-of-a-kind pieces, relaxed atmosphere, and friendly service has made The Gem Mine a fixture in Bergen County for 50 years. “Mother Nature doesnʼt make two things exactly the same,” Day said. “Because we are so unique, we have customers from 3 years old to 103 years old. Kids love us because they love rocks and fossils, and adults love us because of our unique jewelry and beautiful gemstones. And we are incredibly
thankful for our customers and friends, some of which have been coming to us for decades!” Plans for their 50th anniversary celebration during the month of March include in-store and social media contests and sweepstakes, and on Saturday, March 28, there will be refreshments, gifts for kids, and The Gem Mine will
donate 20% of the days proceeds to Meals on Wheels of North Jersey. The Gem Mine is open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Itʼs located at 65 Westwood Ave. Call them at (201) 722-8676 or visit www.thegemminenj.com.
The Gem Mine, shown in 1978, is celebrating 50 years in business in Bergen County. Half a century may have passed, but it’s the same unique store with the same great service. | Photo from Pascack Historical Society archives.
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tion interference, which were followed by articles of impeachment and impeachment by the U.S. House of Representatives, and acquittal in the U.S. Senate. “Let [Trump] do his work,” said Castillo.
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Castillo said the Republican party needs to better reach out to minority communities. He said the 5th District is composed of 45 percent regisCastillo tered Republicans, 42 percent registered Democrats, and the remainder minorities and independents. He urged Republicans, “To open this tent, we have to bring all the minorities in. Otherwise, weʼre going to start losing all these elections because the Democrats have convinced the minorities that this is the party of the rich and the white,” said Castillo. “And thatʼs not so, and we know itʼs not so.” He said if Republicans can get their message across to minority voters in the cities, “you win and you win forever.” “Guys, wake up, wake up and smell the roses. Go where the minorities [and independents are] and get them here,” he said. Castillo said Republicans “have to do something positive” for minorities to win their votes. He said he was sure Trump would win again in 2020 and noted he knew Trump
was going to win in 2016 because he campaigned on the theme “What do you have to lose?” in minority communities. He said if someone arrived today from the past, maybe 40 years ago, “and we have a candidate whoʼs kissing his husband after a debate, a crazy man that thinks that Castro is a nice guy, and then you have Mikey [Bloomberg], who wants to buy everyone out. Thatʼs not democracy, I donʼt know what that is,” said Castillo. “We have two choices: Trump and letʼs get that spineless Gottheimer out.”
ʻFeel connectedʼ According to James Baldini, a middle school teacher and Newton resident, “We need to have our own [Republican] wave across New Jersey… Iʼm the ordinary average person, the person who is struggling to pay their bills. The person who is struggling to make ends meet. I am working with those peoBaldini
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JOSEPH A. DiBLASIO
Joseph A. DiBlasio, 94, of Closter, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. Beloved husband of Ida (nee Bongiovanni). Cherished father of Linda Hanlon and her husband, William, of Saddle Brook; Diane Amodio and Paul of Waretown; and Karen Dooley of Westwood. Proud grandfather of Vincent, Danielle, Gianna, Ashley, Kevin, Kristopher and Keith and adored great-grandfather of Madison, Dorian, Fiona, Abigail and Brendon. Beloved son of Josephine
and Salvatore Di Blasio. Dear brother of Rose Lotterman and the late Frank, Victor, Anthony, Ralph, Salvatore, Jennie, Fina, Suggie, Alex, Edward and Sally. He is also survived by sister-in-law Marie DiBlasio as well as many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Joe was a US Navy veteran of World War II and the youngest of eight brothers serving during the war. He was a member of the Cresskill American Legion Post 21 and the Knights of Columbus Post 520. He retired from the United States Postal Service after 38 years of dedicated service where he served as general manager of the New York International and Bulk Mail Center in Jersey City. He was honored by the Department of the Army with the Outstanding Civilian
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RICHARD A. REISSIG
Richard Alan Reissig, of Teaneck, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. He was 91 years old. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1928, Richard grew up in Quincy, Illinois. He attended The Juilliard School of Music and received his degree in 1954. He also served in the Marines during the latter part of the Korean War. He played the French Horn in the Baltimore Symphony and The Metropolitan Opera. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Kim, his two sons and daughters-in-law: Andrew and Christine of Bergenfield, NJ, and Frederick and Rosalie
of New York City. He is also survived by his beloved dog, Bailey, and his social media family. A memorial service will be held at the Union Congregational Church in Montclair at a date to be determined.
CATHERINE M. SPRAGUE
Catherine Marie Sprague, nee Green, of Norwood, died on Feb. 18 in her home of 66 years surrounded by her family. She was 91. Catherine was a humble servant of the Lord. She devoted her life to her large family. She was a loving and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She calmly managed the chaos of seven active children and a spirited German Shepherd. Her gentle and selfless spirit will live on in those she loved. Catherine was born in the Bronx on July 17, 1928, to Frank H. and Catherine N. Green. Catherine grew up in Dumont as the eldest of four children. She graduated from St. Ceciliaʼs High School in Englewood where she met the love of her life, Allan W. Sprague of Haworth. They married on November 11, 1950, and resided in Teaneck. Catherine attended business school and worked at a bank in
Manhattan. In 1954, Caltherine and Al moved to Norwood where they raised their seven children. They worked tirelessly raising money for the opening and operation of Immaculate Conception School in Norwood from which all their children graduated. Catherine found the time to volunteer as a Girl Scout leader and served as president of the Rosary Altar Society of Immaculate Conception Church in Norwood. Catherine was an avid bridge player, gardener, and enjoyed spending time on Long Beach Island with her family. Catherine traveled extensively, including epic trips to Ireland, Israel, and Alaska. Catherine was predeceased by her parents, and by her husband (1997) and her daughter, Margaret Rose Sprague (1995). Catherine is survived by her two brothers, Joseph F. Green of Toms River and Robert J. Green and his wife, Barbara, of San Diego. She was predeceased by her sister, Catherine A. Green, a School Sister of Notre Dame, and her sister-in-law, Anne Green with whom she shared a friendship which began in high school. Catherine is survived by six children: Michael, and his wife, Julie, of Norwood; Stephen, and his wife, Margaret, of Roanoke, Virginia; Judy Sprague of Jacksonville, Florida; Jerry, and his CONTINUED ON PAGE 23
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between 75 and 85 mph. As the pursuit reached East stop the vehicle. At this time, I was traveling at 64 mph behind the Linden Avenue and south Dean Street, Officer Bresnan ordered suspectsʼ vehicle.” that the pursuit be terminated and Wrightson and Cole complied. Suspects hit a dead end With Patrolman Wrightson on Investigating the theft their tail, the suspects turned on Cole traveled to the McGrath Engle Street, then Knoll Road, then made a left on Royden Drive residence where the car was registered, and was greeted by a Road—a dead end street. “The suspected vehicle then homeowner at the front door, who turned around and then began to confirmed that her husbandʼs drive towards my vehicle, passing white Jeep Wrangler was indeed me,” wrote Wrightson. “As they missing from the driveway. The husband presented two passed, I observed two black males wearing black ski masks keys for the Jeep and stated those and hoods. I turned my vehicle were the only keys for that vehiaround and began to follow the cle. Lt. Ted Cebulski told Northvehicle as it drove back onto Knoll ern Valley Press that detectives Road, heading south.” have speculated that a signalrelaying device may have been Dangerous speeds Fleeing from the Royden used by the thieves, and they Road dead end, the suspects believe that it is possible to turned left onto Knoll Road, then remotely start an unlocked car onto Hudson Avenue. With using such a device if the key fob Wrightson giving chase, they is in close proximity to the vehipassed Patrolman Shawn Coleʼs cle—even if itʼs inside the resilocation at Hudson Avenue and dence. With permission, officers Engle Street. checked the property for evidence, As the suspects turned left onto country road and sped off with assistance from three Tenafly with Wrightson in pursuit, Cole police officers. Neighboring residents with turned right onto Engle Street, then onto Highwood Avenue, security cameras were identified waiting for the suspects with and one confirmed they had a recording, which investigators emergency lights on. The suspects blew past Coleʼs later reviewed. The other resident location, and he joined Wrightson did not answer knocks. The vehicle was later recovin the pursuit. “Both patrol units trailed the ered in Newark, according to suspect vehicle at approximately police. 60 mph with emergency lights and sirens activated,” Cole wrote. The suspect turned right from County Road onto Dean Street. While on Dean Street, A Laurel Lane resident taking Wrightson was able to radio in the her dog for a walk just before 11 vehicleʼs license plate, which was p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16 was surregistered to a Cresskill resident. prised to find her familyʼs Lexus The suspects continued fleeRX-350 missing from the driveing with officers in pursuit south way. on Dean Street reaching speeds The resident also observed her familyʼs Audi Q3, which was also parked in the driveway, had an open driverʼs side door. “At this point, she closed the open door and retreated into her
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Car thieves led cops on chase that hit 85 mph
Car thieves led borough police on a high-speed chase during the early morning hours of Feb. 14, reaching speeds of 85 mph as they fled south into Englewood, ultimately escaping once police terminated the pursuit. The car—a white Jeep Wrangler stolen from a McGrath Drive residence—was later recovered in Newark. No suspects have been arrested. Patrolman Niall Bresnan first noticed the vehicle traveling without headlights on Wilson Drive near Truman Drive. The suspects accelerated rapidly as they approached Bresnanʼs patrol location. “…Several males leaned back in the front seats to conceal their identity” as the car drove past, Bresnan wrote in a supplemental investigation report. Bresnan lost sight of the vehicle, but his fellow Patrolman Stephen Wrightson was driving north on Hillside Avenue when he observed the vehicle passing Holy Angels School. “The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed, crossing over the median, and did not have its headlights on…” Wrightson wrote. “I initiated my emergency vehicle lights and attempted to
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house,” Sgt. Jeremy Luciano wrote in an operations report. The resident reviewed Ring camera footage and it showed a male walking along the sidewalk from Broadway south on Laurel Lane. “He appears to stop at the corner and look backwards before slowly proceeding south on the sidewalk,” Luciano wrote. “The camera is unclear and does not show him come back to the vehicles.” The man appeared to be wearing a hooded jacket and a hat, Luciano wrote. The vehicle was unlocked and the resident was only in possession of one key for the vehicle. She was unsure where the other key was because it had been missing for a while, he wrote. The neighborhood was canvassed for additional security camera videos, and the car was reported stolen to regional law enforcement partners. The vehicle was recovered in Newark just a short time after it was discovered stolen on Feb. 17 at 2:43 a.m.
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Cliffside Park woman had marijuana
On Jan. 28 at approximately 11 p.m., while on routine patrol officers observed a vehicle parked in the lot of 206 Pegasus Ave., which at the time was closed for business. Officers observed two subjects seated in the vehicle. Upon approaching the driverʼs side door, the driver rolled down the window and the officer immediately detected the odor of burnt marijuana emanating from inside the vehicle. After further investigation the driver, a 21-year-old female from Cliffside Park was found to be in possession of a green leafy vegetation believed to be raw marijuana and a device used to inhale
burnt marijuana. She was transported to police headquarters for processing and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was later released, as per New Jersey bail reform guidelines.
DWI driver refused to cooperate
On Feb. 1 at approximately 1:15 a.m., a Northvale officer observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed through the McDonalds lot at 240 Livingston St. and exiting onto Livingston Street northbound. The vehicle was stopped in the lot of 250 Livingston St. Officers spoke with the driver, a 20-year-old male from upstate New York and detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the interior of the vehicle and the breath of the driver. After being asked to step out of the vehicle, the driver refused to participate in standard field sobriety tests. He was then placed into custody for driving while intoxicated and transported to police headquarters. He refused to submit samples of his breath for chemical testing. The following motor vehicle summonses were issued: careless driving, driving while intoxicated, open container within a motor vehicle, and refusal to submit breath samples. He was later released as per New Jersey State drunk driving guidelines.
Woman charged for counterfeit $100 bill
On Feb. 1 at 12:10 pm Northvale detectives charged a 31-year-old female from Valley Cottage, N.Y., for uttering a fraudulent $100 bill at the Lukoil gas station on Livingston Street. She was charged with forgery. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17
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to explore Snap Circuits on two upcoming Thursday evenings, March 5 and March 19, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Registration required for each date. • Little ones are invited to attend Music with Miss Nita on Friday, March 6 at 11:30 a.m. Registration is recommended. For children infant through age 5.
OLD TAPPAN 56 Russell Ave. (201) 664-3499 www.oldtappanlibrary.com • Drop in for a fun one-hour conversational English as a Second Language class on Monday, March 2 at 10:30 a.m. Meet new friends and discuss everyday events and topics. • Chair Yoga begins with a brief meditation followed by gentle and thorough warm up stretches and yoga positions, Monday,
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Northvale woman had glass pipe
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Street address to assist with property removal from the residence. As a female subject was attempting to gather her belongings, officers observed her attempting to conceal what appeared to be when he voted for impeachment, on terrorism, and support for Nancy Pelosi and the impeachment hearings. He called Pelosi and Gottheimer “serial liars” and noted Gottheimer lies when he notes people are leaving New Jersey due to the $10,000 deduction cap imposed on state and local taxes under Trumpʼs tax reform act. He said he holds reg-
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drug paraphernalia. Officers then located a glass cylindrical pipe used to inhale CDS. The 35-year-old female from Northvale was taken into custody and charged with one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released as per New Jersey bail reform guidelines. ular “Pizza & Politics” sessions with business owners and citizens to connect on issues. He said Democrats “have been lied to” and noted the problem is Democratic leaders that “have been lying since Day One” and said Republicans must hold the Democrats to account for lies.
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Light lunch served. Tickets are required and can be obtained at the circulation desk. • Join Shevaun Kirschbaum, doctor of physical therapy, for an evening discussion about fall prevention, working out and aging gracefully. Preventing Falls will be held Thursday, March 5 from 7 to 8 p.m. Kirschbaum is licensed physical therapist and also a registered yoga instructor who is extensively trained in manual therapy. • Zumba Gold will keep you moving! Meets Saturday, March 7 from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Cost is $8 per class.
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In the Garden: Perennial Plants of the Year!
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Over the years in this column, Iʼve written about the perennial plant of the year. Usually this designation was pretty much one from a nurserymanʼs association. Seems there are other groups who have started naming “plants of the year,” and for my money thatʼs OK, because it gives us more to look at, and to ponder if we want to add a winner to our plant collection in the spring. The Perennial Plant Association named Aralia cordata “Sun King” as their winner. For all of us shade gardeners, Sun King will bring a bold pop of gold leaf color and texture to our garden. This is a
native to shady forested areas in Japan. It can grow to 4 to 6 feet tall and nearly as wide. In July small cream-colored flowers appear which attract bees. Itʼs a fast grower, hardy in our Zone and thrives in part shade, and in heavy shade the color will become lime green! It can also tolerate sun, but must be watered on a regular basis. Itʼs herbaceous, meaning it dies back in the fall, likes well-drained soils, isnʼt bothered by bugs or diseases, and hereʼs the best part, deer donʼt like it! Incidentally, when I was writing this column, our Garden Club meeting took place, and our speaker, Janet Schulz, mentioned this perennial in her talk as a must have!
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“Denim ʻnʼ Lace” Russian Sage or Perovskia is the Proven Winners National Plant of the Year. Many of us have grown Russian Sage and know it tends to spill over onto other plants. This plant out stands tall all season without leaning on anyone. It is also deer resistant, probably because of its scent, but it does attract bees. Plant it in poor soil, lots of sun, water occasionally and itʼs good to go, which makes it a plant-it-and-forget-it kind of perennial! Iʼve had a Perovskia for about twenty years, and at the end of the summer season last year, I noticed it had started to look down in the tooth. Turns out it did go to plant heaven, which means I can plant this Plant of the Year in my garden this spring to give its dense, woody root system time to establish before the next winter. Another group, the National Garden Bureau selects plants on their popularity, ease of growth, and adaptability. For 2020, here are the winners in the ornamentals categories: the annual of the year is Lantana; the perennial of the year is Lavender; and the shrub of the year is Hydrangea. If youʼre looking for some inspiration of recent introductions
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a “spiller.” Lavenders need sun, and are not too fussy about soil. They tend to do better in dry soil. If you use it in a container, take the dry to heart, and select your companion plants accordingly. It does have scent, bye-bye deer! What can anyone say about Hydrangea? This is a flowering shrub that comes in dozens of colors, is much loved for its sometimes big floppy heads of flowers, and its stately appearance. It can take some shade, and needs to have good moisture. Unfortunately, the deer love this wonderful plant. As most of you know, you will need to protect it from these predators. Every year I try to keep the deer away, and generally they win, but I still love Hydrangea! I plan to try again this spring, even though fall is the best time to plant them. Until we meet again, keep your feet dry and your hands dirty.
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The Garden Club of Harrington Park is pleased to welcome back one of their favorite guest lecturers, Bruce Crawford, to speak on “The Wonders of Plants” at their meeting on Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m., upstairs in the Harrington Park Library, 10 Herring Street, Harrington Park. According to Bruce, plants are a fantastic part of our lives which all too often we take for granted. “Typically, we donʼt stop to marvel at how plants have adapted to live in seemingly uninhabitable areas or how the structure of a flower is designed to both protect the reproductive organs while attracting pollinators or even how a plant simply works!” Bruce will provide some interesting and fun insights into the world of plants that will make you marvel all the more at these wonderful and colorful part of a gardenerʼs life.
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In addition, the revisions made to the redevelopment plan will help it meet the boroughʼs affordable housing settlement “and will provide realistic opportunity for the construction of affordable unrestricted family dwelling units” in the rehabilitation area, notes the redevelopment plan ordinance dated Jan. 27.
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ʻPedestrian-orientedʼ “The purpose of the architecture design standards is to establish a set of principles and requirements to guide future redevelopment. These principles will enhance the Rehabilitation Area and encourage redevelopment at a scale that is pedestrian-oriented,” states the redevelopment plan. “The guidelines work to provide standards that allow for flexibility and creativity while encouraging high-quality development. High-quality development is longlasting and will increase property values. The goal is to create buildings that are attractive and enliven the streetscape,” notes the redevelopment plan. Principal permitted uses in the rehabilitation zone include neighborhood retail, personal services, professional or medical offices, banks—which may include drive-through facilities, restaurants and taverns, instructional uses, child care center, adult daycare, municipal offices and uses, multi-family residential lim-
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wife, Sally, of Cape Coral, Florida; Eileen Sprague of Norwood; and Mary Sprague of Norwood. Catherine (Grandma Smirkems) is survived by nine grandchildren: Caitlin (Ryan) Stephenson, Karalin Sprague, Kelsi Sprague, Elizabeth (Leif) Wood, Deborah Sprague, Hannah Sprague, Sarah (Steven) Smith, Robert Hammer, and Christian (Jessica) Sprague. Catherine (GG) is survived by eight great-grandchildren: Zachary, Rya, Eowyn, Connor, Beatrice, Galilee, Bernadette, and Owen. She is survived by 23 nieces and nephews. Catherine also is survived by her devoted and long time caretaker, Carole Meisse, whom she introduced as her “co-worker.” The family thanks Catherineʼs three daughters for their years of dedicated and loving care which allowed mom to remain in her home throughout her illness. The family received relatives and friends on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale. A funeral mass was held at Immaculate Conception Church, 211 Summit Street, Norwood, on Saturday, Feb. 22 followed by burial at Rockland Cemetery in
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Sparkill, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, Catherine's family requests that you consider a donation to the School Sisters of Nortre Dame, Care For Senior Sisters, Development Office, 345 Belden Hill Road, Wilton, Conn. 06897-3898. A donation may be made on line at www.amssnd.org.
JACQUELYN E. STYLES
Jacquelyn E. Styles (Bowie), of Teaneck, died on Feb. 22, 2020, at the age of 92. Born on Dec. 14, 1927, in Harlem, New York, Jackie (as she was fondly called) was the only child of Arthur Bowie and Perdetha (Dee Dee) Rogers. She attended George Washington High School in New York and was a proud graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C. After spending time as a devoted care taker for her children, Jackie went on to pursue her Masterʼs Degree in Social Work at Columbia University, and became a Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor (LICSW). Jackie had a quarter cen-
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This picture shows one of 23 tax lots included in the new area in need of rehabilitation plan adopted last week by the Demarest Borough Council. The plan enacts new zoning and permitted uses and helps satisfy the municipal mandate to allow for the reasonable creation of affordable housing, a state law. Other properties include commercial, municipal and residential buildings and land in an 11.2-acre area in the nearby vicinity.
Plan ʻwill occur over timeʼ Under section 6 of the redevelopment plan, the plan states “it is the intention of this plan that the redevelopment of the Rehabilitation Area will occur over time between an agreeable buyer and seller contract. Therefore, no relocation assistance is necessitated by the Downtown Redevelopment Plan.” The plan provides the review process and land use and design requirements for potential development and redevelopment of the areaʼs 23 parcels. “This Redevelopment Plan is essentially a master plan with ʻteethʼ—a planning document that merges the vision of a master plan with the authority of a zoning ordinance,” states the plan.
tury of dedicated and professional service to families in New York City and Northern New Jersey, working for over 30 years at the Family Counseling Services of Ridgewood & Vicinity. She joyfully continued to see clients in her private practice until she passed. Jackie was married to her best friend and high school sweetheart, James M. Styles, a loving union that spanned over 60 years until his death in 2012. She was a leader in many clubs including The Bergen County Chapter of The Links, Inc., and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She was also a devout parishioner of Teaneck United Methodist Church, where she served as a trustee, group leader, and usher for over 40 years. Preceded in death by her husband, James, she is survived by her children, Curtis M. Styles, Rev. Dr. Sharon Styles-Anderson, Esq., three cherished grandchildren (Collin, Kyle, Jameka), and two great grandchildren (Gia and Caiden). Visitation for close family and friends was held on Thursday, Feb. 27. A memorial service in her honor will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at 11 a.m., at Teaneck United Methodist Church in Teaneck. For more information and to view Jackieʼs tribute page, please visit volkleber.com.
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JO VAUGHAN
Jo Vaughan, of Tenafly, was born Josephine LoBiondo in Philadelphia, Pa. on Nov. 16, 1929, the middle child of three to Antoinette and Charles LoBiondo. She was educated in Philadelphia public schools, worked as a secretary before marrying and moving to State College, Pa., where she was employed by the Pennsylvania State University as secretary-assistant to Dr. John Almquist, an award-winning geneticist. There in Pennsylvania, the first of her four children, Jeffrey Marc Vaughan, was born. The family moved to New Milford, and her second child, Leslie Jane, was born in Teaneck, followed by Dana Alexander and David Samuel, born in Englewood. She was active in the Community Chest; the Church of the Atonement, Tenafly, as a vestrywoman and in other capacities; and was a founder and later president of FISH, a community service organization in Englewood-Tenafly, providing transportation, shopping, etc., for persons needing such assistance for over 25 years. She was formerly a member of the Tenafly Garden Club. An accomplished cook, she studied under Perla Meyers, Sylvia Lehrer,
Giuliano Bugialli, and others. She has three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She leaves four children, Jeffrey Marc Vaughan, of Ankeny, IA; Dr. Leslie Jane Vaughan, of Englewood; Dana Alexander Vaughan, of Jersey City; and David Samuel Vaughan, of East Hampton, N.Y. A memorial service was held at the Church of the Atonement in Tenafly. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Food Action in Englewood.
THELMA J. ALLAN
Thelma J. Allan, 98, of Cresskill, died on Feb. 10, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, Oliver G. Haywood and A. Olive Haywood, her husband, John W. Allan in 1978, her two brothers, Harry H. Haywood and Oliver G. Haywood, Jr., and a sister, Verna Coe Rissell. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was a parishioner of St. Elizabethʼs Episcopal Church in Ridgewood, a 70-year member of Lincoln Chapter #95 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Caldwell. She was a member of the Oakland Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary. Donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
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ited to the upper floors, singlefamily detached homes, community residence for disabled or mentally ill, or two or more of the prior-mentioned uses in one building. Prohibited uses in the rehabilitation zone include any use not specifically permitted, automobile repair stations, gas stations, new or used car lots, tattoo parlors, adult uses, and drive-throughs associated with restaurant or retail uses. Following the adoption of the redevelopment plan, Borough Attorney Gregg Paster said the borough will be able to evaluate proposals for the 23 parcels in the rehabilitation area. He noted the parcels in the area included infrastructure more than 50 years old, including sanitary sewer lines, water pipes and sidewalks. Paster said the rehabilitation area designation offers no tax benefits or abatements to potential developers. He called designation of a rehabilitation area on the level of a “redevelopment lite” designation. “This Redevelopment Plan does not propose the acquisition of any property through eminent domain. Following this documentʼs approval, a property may be developed by its current owner or a designated redeveloper. Additionally, the Borough does not have the power of eminent domain since the area was designated an Area in Need of Rehabilitation,” states page 12 of the plan.
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