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STUDENTS TAKE THE STAGE ʻInto the Woodsʼreframes life lessons
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Life isn’t always a fairytale, the audience discovers in ‘Into the Woods,’ an iconic Broadway production revived at Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan Feb. 27 to March 1.
Itʼs all school musical time in the Northern Valley, and the recent production of “Into the Woods,” performed and produced by students and their teachers at Northern Valley-Old Tappan, revived the classic play by Stephen Sondheim. The performances Feb. 27 to March 1 came one week ahead of the Northern ValleyDemarestʼs production of “The Addams Family,” which weʼll feature next week. “Into the Woods” is a musically sophisticated show about wishes, family and the choices
we make, said show runners. “This show is a labor of love for all of us,” said director and NVOT theater teacher Susan Van Buskirk. “Itʼs one of my favorite shows because it really follows the lifespan of an individual from their teenage years up through the disillusionment of middle age.” Van Buskirk said the production achieves one of her overarching goals: to create works that inspire conversations among students and their families. “Itʼs a chance to real-
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A report on school security by the countyʼs Safe Schools Task Force will focus on better helping parents and students cope with mental health concerns and urge more wider adoption of a cell phone app that allows anonymous reporting of suspicious behavior, cyber-bullying and mental health issues. The report, due this week, follows up on an initial report issued March 2019 by Bergen County Prosecutorʼs Office Safe Schools Task Force, a partnership of law enforcement, county government, mental health professionals, school administrators and private individuals with an interest in school safety. The task force was put together by BCPO in April 2018, following the Parkland, Fla., high school shooting. BCPO Chief of Detectives Robert Anzilotti and Supervising Senior Assistant Prosecutor Martin Delaney told Northern Valley Press that the report would highlight the need to increase adoption of a cell phone app called LiveSafe, which allows anonymous reporting of tips and concerns from students, administrators and parents regarding drugs, social media concerns, bullying, at-risk individuals, and individuals in need of counseling to prevent self-harm. Delaney said the LiveSafe app was supposed to be piloted by four schools last year but encountered resistance from school districts and superintendents. He said currently school districts are required to create an anonymous reporting system for students and most have not to
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ly talk to [students], and foster dialogue between them and their parents about what their goals and their dreams are…” Van Buskirk said. “Sometimes your dreams donʼt go the way you think they might go.” In addition to packed Friday and Saturday night performances, and a Sunday matinee, the cast and crew also offered a special abridged performance tailored to the youngest audience members that concluded with the
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A 32-year-old Fort Lee man became the first New Jersey resident to be diagnosed with the coronavirus, which has been found throughout the United States after spreading from its original outbreak in China to 66 nations on every continent, except Antarctica. “I urge residents to remain calm and use resources from the New Jersey Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control to prepare and prevent the spread of infection,” said Gov. Phil Murphy. Prior to the Fort Lee case, in nearby New York City and Westchester County, N.Y., health officials worked to contain community spread of the virus as cases there were confirmed. On March 5, the Centers for Disease Control said there were 100 cases in the United States, resulting in 10 deaths in 13 states. “Most people in the United States will have little immediate risk of exposure to this virus, but some people will be at increased risk depending on their exposures. The greatest risk is to those who have been in close contact with people with COVID-19,” the C.D.C. said. “People with suspected or confirmed exposure should reach out to their state or local public health department.” Travel restrictions were in place and the U.S. Department of State issued updates to travel advisories concerning the nations currently suffering outbreaks of coronavirus. Financial markets tumbled amid fears of a pandemic and the
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The new Valley Kids Matter Foundation held its first event open to the public on Feb. 6, with New Jersey Disability Ombudsman Paul Aronsohn addressing a local group of parents of children with special needs. Aronsohn encouraged and guided the parents on the paths that lie ahead as their young loved ones near adulthood. Valley Kids Matter, created by an area couple who say they identified a need in the Pascack and Northern Valley areas for overall supports on special needs—including those for siblings—hosts a new speaker and/or event on the first Thursday of every month. Programs include a parent coffee social, educational speakers, community events, and therapeutic,
advocacy, and other supportive services The organization followed up on its first event with another on March 5 in Harrington Park. Valley Kids Matter Foundation, launched in January, says itĘźs a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping families in the Northern and Pascack Valley-area special needs community receive services and support. The families share experiences and struggles—and offer strategic solutions to maintaining the supports and services their loved ones with special needs require. Heather Garcia, a Valley Kids Matter Foundation founder, along with her husband, Daniel, told Pascack Press last week that the organization is unique in the region, particularly with regard to self-help and advocacy. “Events are designed to “incorporate special needs families as whole units, including siblings of
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innovative ideas, and accountability. She said her family has lived in the area since 1983. She and Daniel have three children. The couple are working out funding and their board needs. For more information, including programs, events, sales, recognition awards, and volunteer opportunities, visit https://valleykidsmatter.com.
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School administrators statewide were urged March 2 “to prepare for possible community transmission of [coronavirus] COVID-19” by the state Department of Health, which provided step-by-step guidance to local districts with an assurance that the health risk to the U.S. population is low. Since no vaccines or pharmaceuticals exist currently to prevent or mitigate transmission of coronavirus, the state DOH advises districts to prepare to take steps— such as school dismissals and closings—to help minimize virus spread should cases be identified locally. “Schools may be asked to
close preemptively or reactively, therefore schools should be making plans for what to do if there are recommendations for closing schools or cancelling events,” said the health department memo. The state Department of Health has issued a six-page document to help school districts to prepare and plan for a local virus outbreak and response. The DOH guidance advises districts to take 10 steps to prepare for a coronavirus occurrence, including: • Review and update virus response and pandemic plan, and share with stakeholders before an outbreak; • Prepare for the potential of school closures, dismissals or cancellation of school events; • Prepare to offer home instruction for students; • Establish contact with
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On March 13, 1820, Peter Jay placed a real estate advertisement in the New York Evening Post for a 600-acre farm at Closter—actually modern-day Tenafly. Turning 200 years old this week, Jayʼs description of the property offers a charming glimpse into the nature of the Northern Valley long ago. At the time, Closter didnʼt just encompass the modern borough. Rather, “Closter” was a name broadly applied to the lands atop the Palisades in New Jersey, from the New York State border all the way down to Englewood. Traversed by small dirt farm lanes, the sparsely populated region was dotted by farms, blacksmiths, grist mills and saw mills, and these were surrounded by acres and acres of undeveloped land. The area was rural and isolated, but also pristine and beautiful. An original tract of 2,120 acres stretching east from the Tenakill to the Hudson River, and 1 mile in width, was patented to Col. Jacobus Van Cortlandt, of New York, on April 27, 1688.
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In 1738 the land was divided between his three daughters: Margaret (wife of Abraham de Peyster) took the northernmost third, Anna (wife of John Chambers) the middle third, and Mary (wife of Peter Jay) the southernmost third. All of them lived in New York City. In 1774 Anna and John Chambers left their third of the land (including present-day Tenafly) to nephew Sir James Jay. James also received the third owned by his parents, Mary and Peter Jay, in 1782. Sir James Jay lived on a farm in what is now Tenafly. Involved in this story are some important figures in American history. Mary and Peterʼs younger son, John Jay, was one of the Founding Fathers. He signed the Treaty of Paris that formally ended the Revolutionary War in 1783 and served as the first chief justice of the United States. Meanwhile, elder brother Sir James Jay, a physician who was knighted by King George III for his fundraising efforts on behalf of Kingʼs College (now Columbia), invented a disappearing ink used by George Washington and his spies.
Sir James Jay left the property to his two children: a son, Peter Jay, and daughter, Mary, who had married a man named John Okill in 1807. His will dated to 1815 leaves to Peter the “north farm at Closter,” as well as all books, manuscripts, a mahogany writing desk, gold snuff box, family portraits, swords, and a black slave named Fortune. To Mary went “all farming utensils, the negro named Kate, and my chariot at the South farm and the adjacent lots at Closter.” Thus we have the names that appear on this 1820 real estate ad: John Okill (Maryʼs husband) and Peter Jay. The advertisement describes land “on the west side of the North River [the Hudson], about 15 miles from New York. The farm is bounded on the east by the North River for one-third of a mile, then runs westward into a beautiful valley, containing nearly 600 acres of excellent land, equally divided into arable, meadow and woodland. “The arable and meadow are remarkably well watered by means of a brook that runs through the
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“On that part of the estate centre of the farm. The woodland is equal, if not superior, to any in which is bounded by the North the country; there is a great abun- River, there are several quarries of dance of timber and fencing stuff. dock stone, which could be worked to great advantage. A quarter of a mile above the farm there is a landing place, and two vessels constantly ply between that and the city. Game, such as English snipe, woodcock, quail and partridge in great numbers—also, excellent trout fishing.” THE PALISADES: An early 1820s engraving by W.G. Hall shows the cliffs as they looked 200 years ago. Image from the Library of Congress.
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On Jan. 11, Haworth Boy Scouts Troop 73 and Cub Pack 373 surprised Haworth Hardware owner Bob Sconfienza with a thankful tribute outside his store on St. Nicholas Avenue. “Before a crowd of dozens of current scouts and leaders, former scouts and parents, and
friends from town, Troop Committee Chair Steve Jureller made a sincere presentation to Bob, and the scouts gave him a distinctive wooden plaque to recognize his many years of service to Haworth scouting and his contribution to the community,” the Troop 73 Committee told Northern Valley
Press. “Bob is retiring and is closing the store that has been a mainstay in Haworth for 63 years. Bobʼs father Fred opened the store in 1957, and Bob has owned it since 1972, just after returning from serving in the United States Marine Corps,” the
Troop 73 Committee said. Sconfienza has been a strong supporter of scouting in Haworth—both the Cub program and Boy Scouts, said Troop 73. Most notably, he has been the official checkin master for the famous Cub Scout Pinewood Derby in which the Cubs make racing cars out of a block of wood, nails and wheels, and race them on a track. “Bobʼs job for the annual race in Haworth is to make sure that all cars meet the stringent weight and length requirements set by the BSA,” the Troop said. “He has also provided the boys
and their dads with the tools and supplies to craft exceptional cars.” At the tribute, Scouts and leaders wore dress uniforms, and one longtime resident and former Scout donned his 1970s era uniform and beret and brought along his Cub Pinewood Derby cars for the occasion. “Others greeted Bob warmly and reminisced about visits to the store and the advice Bob provided for home projects, and his popular stories about any subject,” said Troop 73. Photos courtesy of Steve Jureller
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Former River Vale police chief gets 70-years-overdue medals
On Monday, Feb. 24, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) delivered long overdue medals to World War II veteran and River Vale native Thomas H. Simpson, more than 70 years following his service in the U.S. Navy helping deliver food and supplies to Okinawa, Japan. After learning that Simpson, 92, a former River Vale police chief, never received his service medals, Old Tappan Mayor John Kramer contacted Gottheimerʼs office for assistance.
Gottheimer cut through red tape to secure the medals from the federal government and visited Simpson to present him and his family with medals honoring his service to the United States. Gottheimer presented Simpson with the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Honorable Reserve Discharge Button, and the Ruptured Duck Honorable Service Lapel Pin. According to River Valeʼs
website, Simpson was sworn in as the townʼs third police chief in July 1972, following the retirement of Chief Nelson Roberge. By January of 1974 the department had grown to 20 full-time police officers and the township population was approximately 9,000. Simpson retired from the RVPD in 1992. “Itʼs an absolute honor and privilege to hear Mr. Simpsonʼs story, and to thank him for his service to our great country. Throughout my work all across the Fifth District, I feel especially lucky to be able to spend time with so many of our brave veterans,” Gottheimer told the press afterward. He added, “It is our duty as Americans not only to honor these men and women, but to do everything we can to fight for them when they return, to ensure they have the care they need, the World War II veteran and River Vale native Thomas Simpson, receives his servbenefits they were promised, and ice medals more than 70 years after his service in the U.S. Navy helping deliver food and supplies to Okinawa, Japan. the support we all owe them.” Fewer than 500,000 of the 16 100, in the district. (See “ConHe recently announced that million Americans who served in gressional Medal for Tuskegee eligible North Jersey veterans World War II are alive today, he Airman of Westwood,” July 22, will now be able to receive said. health care referrals to Bergen 2019.) Last July, Gottheimer preDuring this Congress, Got- New Bridge Medical Center, folsented a congressional medal to theimer has helped lead several lowing the hospitalʼs approval as Tuskegee Airman Pvt. Roscoe initiatives to fight for North a VA Community Care Network DuBois “Chief” Draper, then Jerseyʼs veterans. (CCN) provider—a priority Gottheimer discussed with the director of the VA New Jersey Health Care System this past fall. Gottheimerʼs announcement GET INCREDIBLE BARGAINS OF ANTIQUE will provide North Jersey veterVINTAGE FURNITURE & DECOR ans with shorter drive times and FURNITURE UP TO 80% OFF! greater access to care for veterHURRY, SALE ENDS SOON! ans in the Fifth District. The House passed Got30,000 SQ FT OF FINE ESTATE FURNISHINGS theimerʼs bipartisan legislation HUGE SELECTION OF BEDROOM & DINING to invest in filling the more than ROOM SETS, ARMOIRES, BREAKFRONTS CHEAP! 49,000 vacant positions at the VA. Largest Antique & Estate Buyers The House also passed Gottheimerʼs bipartisan legislation to increase investment for the Veterans Health Administration 619 N. MAPLE AVE, HO-HO-KUS NJ SINCE 1966 to specifically hire more mental OPEN 7 DAYS 10-6 health professionals. *Opening in Dover in March — Staff report. www.grannysatticnj.com • 201-632-0102
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DEMAREST 90 Hardenburgh Ave. (201) 768-8714 www.demarestlibrary.org • Storytime en Espanol with Miss Maria will be Monday, March 9 at 10 a.m. • 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 9 from 2:30 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 10 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and Wednesday, March 11 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 10 from 10:30 a.m. to noon and Wednesday, March 11 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. All levels are welcome. No registration required. • Mark Wright illustrates with music his memories of 50 years of living in Demarest, 34 years of teaching at Northern Valley-Demarest, and 30 years of making music in New Orleans, at New Heart, Old Loves Concert, Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. Registration required at bccls.libcal.com/calendar/demarest/NewH eartConcert. • Mindfulness and Meditation, Thursday, March 12 at 9:30 a.m., offers an introduction to practicing both. Register at bccls.libcal.com/calendar/demares t/MindfulMeditation. • If you canʼt catch a rainbow—make one, at Arts and Crafts for ages 4 to 8, Thursday, March 12 at 3:30 p.m. • The Adult Book Club meets Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. • Watch “Dark Waters,” a thriller starring Mark Ruffalo, at Morning Movie on Friday, March 13 at 10 a.m. • The Demarest Chess Club meets on Saturday, March 14 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. • Save the date: At Trivia Night, grades 4 and up can have fun while stretching their brain muscles with Joe Trivia, Monday, March 16 at 7 p.m. Sign up at the desk.
HAWORTH 300 Haworth Ave. (201) 384-1020 www.haworthlibrary.org • Build reading confidence by reading to one of the libraryʼs CONTINUED ON PAGE 19
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Knights’ ‘Legendary Lenten Fish Fry’ brought the community together
The 140 members of the Norwood Knights of Columbus, Immaculate Conception Council,
sis centers through the annual prolife “Baby Bottle Boomerang” drive, programs to help persecuted
Immaculate Conception, Norwood, St. Anthony, Northvale, and Sacred Heart, Haworth.
Harrington Park Councilman Gregory Evanella works the fryer. Many community members took a turn at the buffet during the 24th Annual Legendary Lenten Fish Fry, Feb. 28, and supported Norwood Knights of Columbus, Immaculate Conception Council’s charitable endeavors. welcomed many hungry patrons to its 24th Annual Legendary Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, Feb. 28. The community meal featured beer-battered fried fresh Cod and more. It was held in the cafeteria of Sacred Heart Church on Park Street in Haworth. 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 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 cri-
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,
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On March 15, the Darren Drake Foundation will hold a family-friendly St. Patrickʼs Day fundraiser from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. to continue their goal of awarding scholarships to local high school students hoping to attend vocational schools. The celebration will be held at Section 201 Bar & Grill in New Milford following the Bergen County St. Patrickʼs Day parade. The event will include traditional Irish fare and entertainment, a 50/50 raffle, and chances to win a weekend getaway to Great Gorge or two New York Jets indoor club seating tickets. All ages are welcome, and children under the age of 13 can join the fun free of charge. Darren Drake was a wellknown and friendly face in his neighborhood for years, serving as a member of the New Milford Board of Education. “Pursuing his own educational goals while helping others reach their own was something of high importance to Darren,” said event organizers. “While pursuing his second masterʼs degree, he regularly spoke of the importance of future generations of skilled tradespeople and questioned the lack of scholarships available to them. It was Darrenʼs wish for high school graduates applying to
vocational schools to have equal opportunity in pursuing scholarships as those attending traditional universities.” On Oct. 31, 2017, Darrenʼs life, and the lives of seven others were cut short, by an ISIS sympathizer who drove a pickup truck onto a New York City bike path. “Darrenʼs life was taken by this senseless act of violence, but the Darren Drake Foundation brings his wishes to life by providing opportunities for local high school graduates to take the nontraditional route and attend vocational schools with their support,” event organizers said. The Darren Drake Foundation launched in May 2018, and within one month was able to provide its first scholarship to a New Milford graduate. In June 2019, the foundation was able to provide two scholarships to local graduates, even expanding their recipients to include students from neighboring towns, where the first female recipient from Bergenfield, N.J. was awarded a scholarship. The Darren Drake Foundation hopes to continue to expand and to extend theirs and Darrenʼs helping hands to more local students. Following the foundationʼs second annual memorial walk last year, U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer,
who represents New Jerseyʼs Fifth Congressional District, said “Darren was a hard worker, an avid learner, but heʼll be remembered most for his kindness towards oth-
ers as a supportive friend, a caring son, and a tireless advocate.” For more information, visit www.darrendrakefoundation.org. A $25 donation fee at the door
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Esiason will support Boy Scouts fundraiser
Former National Football League quarterback Boomer Esiason will be the keynote speaker at the Boy Scouts of America Northern New Jersey Council annual giving campaign gala on Thursday, April 30, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. The evening, emceed by Bob Papa, voice of the New York Giants, will include a VIP meetand-greet reception in MetLifeʼs
Toyota Club, with Esiason at 6 p.m. to be followed by a dinner and program from 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Esiason is host of WFANʼs “Boomer and Gio” morning drive sports-radio program from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. He is also an analyst on CBSʼs “The NFL Today,” the networkʼs pre-game and post-game program since 2002. Esiason played for 14 years
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as a quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, and Arizona Cardinals. Selected Northern NJ Council 2019 highlights include 115,271 community service hours, 12,588 merit badges earned, and 296 Eagle Scout Awards earned. For more information, call Jennifer Tanis, development director, at 201-677-1000, ext. 51, or visit nnjbsa.org/preparedforlife.
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Residents from cities and towns in Bergen County are invited to join the 8th Annual Wellness Challenge, which kicks off this spring. The Wellness Challenge is sponsored by the Bergen County Community Health Improvement Partnershipʼs Nutrition and Physical Activity Task Force and local health officers. The Wellness Challenge aligns with the Mayors Wellness Campaign and offers free and
reduced-cost fitness, nutrition and wellness education opportunities. The Wellness Challenge varies from town to town with some offering weekly weigh-ins and others offering walking programs. The programs are supported through partnerships with Holy Name Medical Center, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, Pascack Valley Medical Center, The Valley Hospital, Bergen County Department of Health Services, local health departments, mayors
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It’s ‘hats on’ at historic Lustron House March 14
At its monthly Open House on Saturday, March 14, from 12 to 2 p.m., Closterʼs historic Lustron House will display a collection of authentic mid-century hats to welcome in the season of Easter bonnets and fashionable headwear. Many of the hats have been lent by NoNu Vintage, a shop at 14 W. Madison Avenue in Dumont and are for sale to the public. Others have been given or lent to the Lustron collection and the public is invited to try them on, take selfies, and have fun stepping back to fashionable times more than 60 years ago. “In the 1950s, most women wore a hat daily, although the trend was quickly disappearing among young people,” say the Friends of the Lustron House. “Hats were designed in a variety of colors and styles to match every
outfit. Some were small and dainty, others sported feather trims, rhinestones and beads to make a bolder fashion statement.” The exhibition will feature hats made by Pauline Reiner, a milliner whose shop was on Bergen Avenue in Jersey City, and by nearby Astor Millinery. Men wore classic fedoras, pork pies or casual driving caps with straw hats
date. In addition, the report renews calls for schools to establish Assessment Care Teams and offers more training opportunities by BCPO staff, said Delaney. Such ACT teams are comprised of an administrator, mental health professional, and trained school safety personnel “to provide for more efficient intervention and treatment” of mental health issues, said officials. Delaney said mental health training to help identify at-risk individuals will be offered to parents as well as middle school and high school students. He said training will help them identify “warning signs” of mental distress as well as possible emotional impacts of lockdown drills on students. “Weʼre doing our part with
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Students take the stage in ‘Into the Woods’ happily-ever-after ending of Act One, but none of the sadness and adult life-lessons of Act Two. Van Buskirk said it was an opportunity to inspire young members of the community to develop a love for live theater. In the plot, the baker and his wife wish for a child and are sent by an evil witch on the scavenger hunt to reverse the curse that has left them childless. Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (of beanstalk fame), Rapunzel, and Cinderella
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soon join the mix, on this magical tale of love and adventure. Everyoneʼs wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. On Twitter, Northern Valley Old Tappan Principal Bruce Sabatini said the spectacular performances embodied dedication, commitment and team effort while offering his congratulations to the cast and crew. Starring in the roles of the baker and the bakerʼs wife were, Dylan Cometa and Sophie Fer-
rara, respectively. They performed alongside Brooke Wilkins as Cinderella, Joe Gilhooly as Jack, Dana Connell as Little Red Riding Hood, Julia Langone as Rapunzel, Zoe Ottomanelli as Snow White and Rachel Squitieri as Sleeping Beauty. Other cast members who shined included: Luke Cammarata as the narrator, Alexa Farah as Jackʼs Mother, Abigail Yi as Milk White, Ryan Choi as Milky, Grace Caluri as Cinderellaʼs Mother, Olivia Salerno as Cinderellaʼs Stepmother, Ava Salvatore as
Florinda, Ava Wohner as Lucinda, John OʼBrien as Cinderellaʼs Father, Alison McGowan as Witch, Thomas Henschen as Mysterious Man, Paolo Nunez as Wolf, John McKiernan as Wolf II, Caitlin Carpenter as Granny, Dylan McBride as Cinderellaʼs Prince, Stephen Brossard as Cinderellaʼs Princeʼs Steward, and and Alexandra Humphreys as Giant.
Even more students joined the ensemble as trees and birds in the enchanted forest, fairy tale creatures and villagers. The show also featured music performed by an orchestra that included student musicians Andrea Lim on clarinet, Sharon Lee on flute/piccolo and Marie Yamamoto on violin, conducted by Amy Wilcox. Photos by Murray Bass
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The Annual “Wearing of the Green” St. Patrickʼs Party will be held on March 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. at St. Maryʼs Church, 300 High Street, Closter. The event will feature corned beef and cabbage, plus foods that kids will enjoy, say organizers. There will be an extensive selections of gifts baskets and the
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Federal Reserve Bank reduced interest rates to between 1 to 1.25 percent, with The New York Times reporting Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell said “The virus and the measures that are being taken to contain it will surely weigh on economic activity, both here and abroad, for some time.”
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NJ gets prepared On March 1, U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) gathered in Hackensack with area health and hospital officials to detail coronavirus coordination, response and preparedness region wide. He later backed an $8.3 billion spending bill to battle coronavirus passed by the House, expected to be signed by President Donald Trump. “Earlier this week, I met with health officials from across the Fifth District and heard about what our hospitals, health facilities, and communities need to treat patients afflicted with this virus,” Gottheimer said. “[On March 4] the House passed bipartisan emergency legislation to immediately address the coronavirus outbreak and help keep North Jersey families safe from this growing public health emergency.” In New Jersey, Gov. Murphy launched a comprehensive statewide effort in late January, including a statewide 24/7 hotline at (800) 222-1222 for the public to ask questions about the coronavirus. The hotline, operated by the state Poison Information and Education System, is staffed by trained health care professionals. In addition, New Jersey has created a state web page— nj.gov/health/coronavirus—that includes information on coron-
avirus and offers travel advisories, virus updates and guidance for health care providers, local health departments, infection prevention and public health partners. The state health department offers specific guidance on evaluating reports of patients exhibiting coronavirus symptoms to help determine who should be tested for the virus.
Likely animal source According to Johns Hopkins University Health press release, coronaviruses are a type of virus. “This COVID-19 virus probably originally emerged from an animal source but now seems to be spreading from person to person. COVID-19 has been detected in people throughout China and 24 other countries, including the United States,” said an online release. The virus has a 14-day incubation period after exposure, said Johns Hopkins. “Recent information indicates COVID-19 may be passed from person to person. There are still a lot of unknowns, including how contagious it might be,” said the Johns Hopkins release. On Jan. 30 the World Health Organization declared the COVID19 outbreak a public health emergency. Coronavirus symptoms include cough, fever and shortness of breath, and in rare cases it can lead to severe respiratory problems, kidney failure and death. Health officials advise anyone who has traveled outside the country in the last 21 days, particularly to areas affected by coronavirus including China, Iran, Italy, Japan and South Korea, to inform a doctor or health care provider before going to the doctorʼs office, urgent care office or emergency room.
able, with phase I clinical trials Department of Education Comdue to start within months, said missioner Lamont O. Repollet. NIH Director Dr. Anthony Fauci at In countries where the virus a Jan. 28 press briefing. is widespread, schools have On Feb. 25, U.S. officials closed for long periods of time to announced that the first clinical slow community spread. In Hong trial in the country to evaluate a Kong, Coronavirus concerns led treatment for COVID-19 was to a two-month school closure underway, according to the NIH. for the cityʼs 800,000 students, The trial will test an antiviral and many schools expected studrug called remdesivir in hospital- dents to keep working from their ized adults with COVID-19. homes using computers, the Wall The NIH said the first study Street Journal reported. participant is an American who Starting March 1, Archdiocaught the disease while onboard cese of Newark Cardinal Joseph the Diamond Princess cruise ship, Tobin recommended actions “in and is being treated at University light of the coronavirus, the of Nebraska Medical Center uncertainty of how widespread (UNMC). The study can be adapt- and impactful it is and/or could ed to examine other treatments and be, and as a precaution.” enroll patients at other sites in the Tobin advised that priests, U.S. and worldwide, NIH officials deacons and ministers practice said. “good hygiene” such as washing NIH researchers are also hands and using sanitizer; parishworking on gathering samples of ioners not attend Mass if sick; How virus spreads Suspected routes of transmis- the virus to design a therapy that exchange the sign of peace withsion likely with COVID-19 are will train patientsʼ immune cells out physical contact; no longer close contact (within 6 feet); and to detect and destroy the virus, offer the precious Blood of Christ during communion; and inform via respiratory droplets produced Fauci said. Catholics they do not need to when an infected person coughs or Schools, religious receive the Body of Christ by sneezes; generally infection occurs centers prepare mouth. if droplets land in the mouths or The state Department of EduOn Feb. 18, U.S. Catholic noses of people nearby or are inhaled into the lungs, say health cation issued formal guidance to bishops, relief services and health schools should cases be con- associations issued a joint stateofficials. ment about the coronavirus outAlso, health officials suspect firmed. (See page 3.) “We canʼt emphasize enough break, noting “the general mescontact with infected surfaces or objects, and then touching a per- how the safety of the nearly 1.4 sage (from C.D.C. and NIH) is sonʼs mouth, nose or eyes can million children in our schools that all should be prepared but spread the virus, although, they depends on all stakeholders proac- not panicked” and urged individsay, this is not as common as tively engaging in effective com- uals to stay informed by followinfection due to a cough or sneeze. munication, collaboration and ing updates on the C.D.C. webpreparation,” said New Jersey site. No vaccine yet Currently, there is no vaccine CLOSTER available for the coronavirus. However, researchers at the National Institutes of Health reported they are in the early stages of developing one. U.S. health experts have estiItʼs free and all are welcome. The Bergen-Rockland mated a 12 to 18 month timeline National Railway Historical Refreshments will be served. The before any vaccine is likely avail- Society invites you to its next meeting is at Closter Senior Cenmonthly meeting, Friday, March ter, 4 Lewis St. For more information, call 13 at 8 p.m. On tap: The annual railroad photo contest. Members Rich Harrington at (845) 623will select the winning photos 7634. submitted in 12 categories. ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICE IN THE SERVICE DIRECTORY IN THE NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS. Also, anyone who suspects theyʼve been in close contact with an infected person (within six feet) for an extended period, should give advance notice to a health care provider or facility before arriving, warn health officials. Health care professionals can recommend next steps in lieu of arriving at a crowded waiting room or emergency clinic. Hackensack Meridian Health Vice President of Infection Prevention & Control at Jerry Zuckerman, M.D., said “current understanding about how the virus that causes the COVID-19 infection spreads is largely based on what is known about similar coronaviruses… This virus is very new so it is still unclear just how easily it spreads from person to person.”
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Getting a good nightʼs sleep is directly related to reducing anxiety and stress levels. The human body enjoys getting seven hours of sleep in the summer and eight hours of
sleep in the winter. Another thing to note is that children require more sleep than adults, so put them to bed earlier. There are many steps that you can take to start improving your sleep immediately. The first step is to stop watching television, going on social media, and browsing the internet at night. The worst show to watch is the news. It is very hard to get into a nice deep relaxed sleeping state after watching stories about wars, natural disasters, crime, political corruption, violence, racism, fires, terrorist attacks, major traumas, injuries, and now we have the coronavirus. Please understand that the coronavirus is not as dangerous as the news would have you believe. Only a total of nine [sic] people have died in the U.S. from coronavirus. If this was about public health, we would be talking about heart disease because that kills nine people every five minutes. The news is designed to put you in stress mode, which will cause anxiety and make it difficult to
get into a deep sleep. Another way of describing the stress mode that the news causes is called the fight or flight mode. We will see this with patients with a history of physical trauma, emotional stress, and biochemical exposure. This will cause a certain wiring of the brain that will interfere with the circadian rhythms that control your sleep. To get out of fight or flight mode, you must rewire your brain through a process called neuroplasticity. Think of creating neuroplasticity like you would if you were going to the gym to get stronger. However, instead of getting your muscles stronger and bigger, you can train your brain to have stronger connections and strengthen any weak areas. One simple way to make your brain stronger that will help with sleep patterns is to gargle intensely for 30 seconds and perform this exercise three times a day. Another easy way to get you out of fight or flight mode that has been proven through neuroscience is the bucket dip exercise in which you dunk your head in a bucket of cold water (50 degrees F) for 30 seconds total. These exercises calm down the overactive brain and help to improve sleep quality. This is a non-invasive therapy that does not involve harmful sleeping pills. Moreover, females should be aware that most sleeping pills have only been researched on males
because scientists claim that it is harder to do research on women because there is so much variation due to the female menstrual cycle. As a result, females will take sleeping pills that are made for men and it takes 40% longer to break it down. Consequently when they get up in the morning, it may cause major issues like car accidents, cooking mishaps, knife injuries, falling down stairs, and many other possibilities because their brains are still shut down from the dangerous pharmaceuticals. In my opinion, it is better to work on sleep by rewiring your brain through non invasive therapies, rather than the risk of taking pills with lots of side effects. Another important factor in getting a good nightʼs sleep is to stop eating at night. If your last meal is at 5 p.m. and you do not snack at night, you will greatly increase your chances of getting a good nightʼs sleep, thereby increasing energy and decreasing anxiety. Remember, the reason we eat is to give us energy for our daily activities. However, we do not want to eat at night because that will increase our energy when we want to relax and go to bed to get a deep sleep. Eating at night may result in it being more difficult to fall asleep or more difficult to stay asleep. One last but super important factor in getting a good nightʼs sleep is avoiding electronics at night. That
includes TV, Netflix, YouTube, social media, video games, computer, iPad, and most importantly, the cell phone. These electronics have a harmful blue light that will stimulate cortisol production. Cortisol is a stress hormone and will put you in fight or flight mode which will make it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep because it results in you being a light sleeper that causes you to wake up from little noises in the house. When you are in the fight or flight mode, your brain is in a survival mode and therefore will make you a light sleeper because you do need to hear danger approaching so you can escape without harm. If your job requires you to use electronics at night, please invest in a blue light filter that will minimize the effects of the electronics. You can also set your cell phone on night shift if you are required to be on your phone at night. However, most people are not required to use electronics at night and are voluntarily doing it. Please make the right decision and avoid electronics at night to get you into that deep sleep, which will reduce anxiety as well. Patients always report to me that after they start following these rules they also lose excess fat. The reason is because their cortisol production is down. When cortisol production is up there is an increase in belly fat storage, so as a result, if you decrease cortisol production at night
then you will lose belly fat. This is a much better side effect than the side effects of sleep medications. Sleep is one of the most important factors for your health and well-being. If you want to feel best and function best it is necessary to get proper sleep. Please realize that sleep will help with anxiety, Alzheimerʼs, diabetes, weight loss, heart disease, cancer, headaches, dizziness, and even depression. However, it is not just lying in bed, it is getting the deep sleep that is most important. It is better to get six hours of deep sleep than eight hours of restless sleep. If you stop eating at night, eliminate nighttime electronic use, donʼt watch the news, and perform the proper brain exercises, you will start sleeping more efficiently. You can watch some of these exercises by subscribing to my YouTube channel at Kaplan Brain & Body or email info@kaplanbrainandbody and we can send you the link. If you are interested in learning more about improving your sleeping habits, decreasing stress and anxiety or achieving natural weight loss, sign up for my FREE lecture in my Emerson office on Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m. Visit www.kaplandc.com or call (201) 261-2150 to reserve your seat and for more information about our services.
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Two men arrested by Closter Police on Dec. 20, 2019, face new charges they allegedly conspired to defraud multiple victimsʼ bank and financial accounts, Chief of Police John M c T i g u e announced. Both Rory J. Bartley, 22, of Bartley Brooklyn, N.Y., and Isaiah Penny, 22, of Queens, N.Y., were charged late last year with credit card fraud and possession of fraudulent documents, McTigue said. At that time, Bartley was lodged into Bergen County Jail, while Penny was released on a summons. “A subsequent investigation by the Closter detective bureau led to the discovery that both Bartley and Penny were involved in conspiracy to defraud multiple victimsʼ identities, bank accounts and other personal
financial accounts,” said McTigue. Additional complaint warrants were filed against both Bartley and Penny for the additional alleged fraudulent activity discovered. Bartley was arrested and lodged into BerPenny gen County Jail, Feb. 24, pending his first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court. Heʼs charged with one count of trafficking in personal identifying info of another; one count of theft of identity; one count of false government documents; and one count of conspiracy to commit trafficking in personal identifying of another. Penny is currently wanted by the Closter Police Department for trafficking in personal identifying info of another; one count of theft of identity; one count of false government documents; and one count of conspiracy to commit trafficking in personal identifying of another. “These charges are all second degree crimes,” said McTigue. “They are merely accusations and that the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Officer Andrew Soltes reported conducting a motor vehicle stop on Schraalenburgh Road. Investigation revealed a 19year-old male passenger from Bergenfield was in possession of a weapon, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, namely marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The actor was placed under arrest and transported to Haworth Police Headquarters for processing. The defendant was subsequently issued a complaint-warrant charging him with possession of a weapon, possession of marijuana, 50 grams or less, possession of drug paraphernalia and hindering apprehension. The defendant was fingerprinted, photographed and remanded to the Bergen County Jail. The driver was issued two motor vehicle summonses.
Dumont driver had liquid THC
On Feb. 24 at about 4:14 p.m., Officer Andrew Soltes reported conducting a motor vehicle stop on Sunset Avenue. Investigation revealed the 47year-old male driver from Dumont was in possession of a controlled Closter Police photos dangerous substance, namely liquid THC. p NORTHVALE The actor was placed under arrest and transported to Haworth Police Headquarters for processing. The defendant was subsequently issued a complaint-summons charging him with possession of marijuana, 50 grams or On Feb. 20 at about 10:57 p.m., less.
Bergenfield teen had a weapon, marijuana
The defendant was fingerprinted, photographed and released on his own recognizance. The defendant was issued two motor vehicle summonses.
Closter man had heroin in car
On Feb. 25 at about 10:19 a.m., Officer Andrew Soltes reported conducting a motor vehicle stop on Haworth Avenue. Investigation revealed the 43year-old male driver from Closter was in possession of heroin, prescription legend drugs and drug paraphernalia. The Closter man was placed under arrest and transported to Haworth Police Headquarters for processing. The defendant was subsequently issued a complaintwarrant charging him with possession of prescription legend drugs, possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with evidence. The defendant was fingerprinted, photographed and remanded to the Bergen County Jail. The defendant was issued six
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Police again find liquid THC during traffic stop
On Feb. 25 at about 10:19 p.m., Sgt. Gianluca Ragone reported conducting a motor vehicle stop on Knickerbocker Road, Demarest. Investigation revealed the 20-year-old male driver from Teaneck was in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, namely liquid THC and drug paraphernalia. The actor was placed under arrest and transported to Haworth Police Headquarters for processing. The defendant was subsequently issued a complaint-summons charging him with possession of marijuana, 50 grams or less and possession of drug paraphernalia. The defendant was fingerprinted, photographed and released on his own recognizance. The defendant was issued two motor vehicle summonses.
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ʻAggressively treatingʼ In Pascack Valley Regional High School District, spokesman Paul Zeller said the districtʼs current cleaning protocols include “aggressively treating all contact surfaces (i.e. door knobs, railings, desktops) during the day and after school, as we do during ʻflu season.ʼ” He said the district was “currently evaluating” whether students should take upcoming trips to destinations in Europe “to assure the health and safety not only of those who travel, but for our entire community as our school travelers return back to the United States.” In a March 2 email to Pascack Valley region families and public officials, the district suggested recommendations for families: it advised sick students to stay home until an illness has passed; to be vigilant about hand washing and covering your face when sneezing or coughing; and to minimize person-to-person contact.
ʻSeeking guidanceʼ “With regard to the trips, we currently have several trips scheduled for areas in Europe over the remainder of the school year,” emailed Zeller. “We are in communication with other high schools in Bergen County about how they are handling their trips, and as the letter noted, we are seeking guidance from other organizations,” he said. “We want to make an informed decision that takes into consideration all factors and we will be making those decisions soon,” Zeller said. “…[T]he wellness of our students and staff remains our top priority. We will continue to monitor the changing developments regarding these health concerns, and we will stay in contact to assure our school communities stay as healthy as possible,” said the district email. Previously, the state DOE would not allow “virtual” school days to count towards the 180-day requirement unless the school building was physically open for students to attend. It was unclear whether that requirement was still valid. Efforts to reach a DOE spokesman were not returned by press time.
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required as space is limited. Create beautiful art inspired by classic childrenʼs literature. • At Story Time with Bendy Bookworm, toddlers can enjoy yoga a story time that melds traditional yoga poses and energy exercises with storybooks and rhymes. Open to kids aged 2 to 5 years on Wednesday, March 11 at 10:30 a.m. Registration required. • The ESL: Conversation Class will meet Thursday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to noon. Practice your English language conversation skills in a friendly, welcoming place. An experienced teacher leads the class. For best results, attend the class each week. This class is for adult English language learners. • Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to explore Coding with Ozobots on Thursday, March 12 and March 26, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Registration required for each date. (Both dates are the same program.) NORWOOD 198 Summit St. (201) 768-9555 www.nplnj.org Due to flooding of the building, Norwood Public Library will be closed until further notice. All programs are cancelled. OLD TAPPAN 56 Russell Ave. (201) 664-3499
www.oldtappanlibrary.com • Drop in for a fun one-hour conversational English as a Second Language class on Monday, March 9 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, March 9 from 2 to 3 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. • Kids ages birth to 5 can enjoy an unforgettable wigglinʼ gigglinʼ good musical time at Music with Matty Roxx, Tuesday, March 10 at 10 a.m. Music Class is $30 for six weeks; pay at the front desk. • If you enjoy playing Canasta, drop in on Tuesday, March 10 at 1 p.m. and enjoy card playing fun. • Drop In Family Storytime with Miss Tracy is Tuesday, March 10 at 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 11 at 10 a.m. and Thursday, March 12 at 10 a.m. Storytime includes books, songs, and a small craft. • Yoga Class meets Tuesday, March 10 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Classes begin with a brief meditation, followed by gentle and thorough warm-up stretches and a series of yoga positions. Classes are taught by certified yoga instructors. Price is $78 for six classes or $10 per class. • The Mystery Book Group meets Wednesday, March 11 at 1 p.m. • Slip Stichers is a knitting
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and crochet group for experienced and beginner knitters. Bring a project or stop in to learn, Wednesday, March 11 at 2 p.m. • At Crafternoon, make St. Patrickʼs Day Rainbows, Wednesday, March 11 at 3:30 p.m. For kids in grades 1 to 5. • Books for Babies, from birth to 18 months, is led by Ms. Tracy and meets Thursday, March 12 at 11 a.m. There will be stories, songs perfect for your littlest learners, bubbles, and more, with time for parents and caregivers to mingle afterwards. • Join other Maj Jongg enthusiasts for Maj Jongg Madness on Thursday, March 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. Open to all adults—beginners and experts alike. • The Eclectic Book Club
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Rose M. Lotterman (nee Di Blasio), 88, of Cresskill, N.J. passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Lotterman. Devoted Mother of Ron Bisig and his wife, Nancy, of Bradenton, Fla.; Lisa Bisig of Cresskill, N.J.; and loving stepmother to Ray Lotterman Jr. of Cresskill, NJ. Proud grandmother of Nicole Ford and Keith Bisig and adoring great grandmother to Rayleigh and Wyatt Ford. Beloved daughter of Josephine and Salvatore Di Blasio. Dear sister to the late Joseph, Frank, Victor, Anthony, Ralph,
OBITUARIES
Salvatore, Jennie, Fina, Suggie, Alex and Sally. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law Ida Di Blasio, Marie Di Blasio and Shirley Moroney as well as many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Roseʼs family was the pride and joy of her life and the legacy of her spirit and passion for life will live on through them. A memorial mass was celebrated Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m. at St. Ceciliaʼs R.C. Church, Englewood. In lieu of flowers, donations in Roseʼs memory may be made to Hope for the Warriors at www.hopeforthewarriors.org.
JOHN C. MACKINNON, JR.
John C. MacKinnon, Jr., 58, of Norwood, passed on Feb. 24,
2020. Survived by many friends and family. Celebration of his life was March 4 at Moritz Funeral Home Closter.
JEANETTE L. ROSENFELD
Jeanette L. (nee Aronowitz) Rosenfeld, 94, of Teaneck, a former lifetime resident of Paterson, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, Feb. 29, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Rosenfeld; devoted mother of Linda Miller and her husband, Barry, of North Haledon, N.J., formerly of Paramus, N.J.; and Lester Rosenfeld, of Paterson, N.J.; dear sister of Thelma Peres, of Teaneck, N.J., formerly of Paterson, N.J.; the late Claire Schlomowitz and the late Marvin Aronowitz; cherished grandmoth-
er of Sari Miller, Elana Miller, Aaron Miller and his wife, Sydney Singer, and Joel Miller and his wife, Debra; proud great grandmother of Avery Anne Miller and Nathan Sanford Miller. Jeanette was a member of the Paterson chapter of Hadassah and a former member of Community Synagogue, in Paterson. Services were March 2, 2020 at Louis Suburban Chapel, Fair Lawn; burial at the Ozerkower Cemetery, Dewey Avenue, Saddle Brook, NJ. Memorial Donations in memory of Jeanette L. Rosenfeld may be made to Paramus Bat Sheva chapter of Hadassah.
INES CECCHINI
Ines Cecchini, 87, of Nor-
wood, died on March 2, 2020. Funeral Mass was held March 6 at Our Lady of Grace Church Fairview, N.J. Interment followed Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, N.J.
INGEBORG K. RICHARDS
Ingeborg Katherine Richards (nee Gilles), 89, of Closter, N.J. passed away on Feb. 28, 2020. She is survived by her children, David, Kimberly, Bradley and Jennifer, and her nine grandchildren. She will be missed. A service will be held at the Moritz Funeral Home in Closter on March 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Seniors plan a busy 2020 with trips
Want to take a trip with the Norwood Senior Citizens Club this year? The club has announced its 2020 itinerary. For trip information and reservations, call Martha at (201) 665-9183 or Joyce at (201) 767-0510. For casino reservations, call Nick at (201) 767-0510 • Lancaster, Pennsylvania,
June 2 and 3. Cost is $319 for double room, or $359 for single room. Enjoy “Esther” at the Sight & Sound Theatre and “Best of Britain” at the American Music Theatre. Includes one breakfast, one lunch on one dinner; motor coach, lodging, show admissions, gratuities. • River Lady Sightseeing Cruise, Toms River, June 11.
Enjoy lunch at “Captains Inn” in Forked River. The cost is $60. • Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford, N.Y., July 24. See the musical “9-5” and enjoy lunch. The cost is $68. • Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, N.J., Aug. 4. Enjoy “Theyʼre Playing Our Song,” plus lunch. The cost is $65.
• Casino Trip to Windcreek, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25. The cost is $25. • Ark Encounter, Williamstown, Kentucky, Sept. 28 to Oct. 2. Tour a replica of Noahʼs Ark, visit the Creation Museum, and enjoy a riverboat dinner cruise. The cost is $700 for a double room, or $940 for both. Includes a tour of Cincinnati,
four breakfasts, two dinners, a motor coach, lodging and gratuities. • The Waterfront at Silver Birches, Hawley, Pennsylvania, Oct. 6. Enjoy a German Fest Luncheon. Cost is $55. • Casino Trip to Windcreek, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21. Cost is $25.
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