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After more than four months in jail and two months of waiting since his release on bail Christmas Eve, journalist and human-rights activist Omoyele Sowore, a Haworth resident, is scheduled to stand trial Feb. 11 in Nigeria on charges of organizing a pro-democracy rally, treason and money-laundering. Since his arrest Aug. 3 by Nigerian authorities, Sowore, founder of an online news site, Sahara Reporters, has remained imprisoned or restricted from travel by bail conditions. His imprisonment and detainment has raised calls for his release from worldwide human-rights organizations, international pressfreedom coalitions, New Jersey legislators and congressional representatives. “Our children and I miss Yele dearly and continue to pray for his safe return home to New Jersey. Despite his release after 143 days of illegal imprisonment and isolation, he remains effectively detained with his movement restricted to Abuja, a city in Nigeria where we do not have any family,” said Opeyemi Sowore, his wife, on Jan. 29. Opeyemi said while the trial is scheduled to commence Feb. 11, her husbandʼs lawyer “has still not received statements of the prosecu-

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FBI Cyber and Counterintelligence Branch in Newark Assistant Special Agent in Charge Christopher Stangl. BY HILLARY VIDERS SPECIAL TO NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS

NORTHERN VALLEY—How do you protect yourself and your privacy online in an era when cybercrimes are commonplace and becoming more dangerous and sophisticated?

In a recent interview, Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) Christopher Stangl, the leader of the Federal Bureau of Investigationʼs Cyber and Counterintelligence Branch in Newark, discussed techniques to stay safe in cyberspace. Continued on page 31

Kramer: Old Tappan faces ‘full force’ of change

willing to innovate could see rich rewards. Speaking to “churn and dynamism” in OLD TAPPAN—Approximately two dozen downtown Westwood against the backmembers of the valley business community drop of an ongoing master plan review, turned out to the annual Breakfast with the Arroyo said, “Some see the glass as half Greater Pascack Valley Mayors on Jan. 29 at empty when in fact itʼs quite full.” Westwoodʼs Iron Horse Restaurant. Old Tappan Mayor John M. Kramer In turns at the microphone many of the said developments coming together in his Kramer mayors voiced concern that significant conborough over the next few years showed struction in the area is being driven by affordable “the wheels have started to come off” following housing mandates, with local residents bearing the years of otherwise thoughtful growth. brunt of infrastructure costs and traffic. Continued on page 18 The leaders, notably host Mayor Ray Arroyo, also spoke to trends that showed the area remains an attractive place to do business, and that towns BY JOHN SNYDER OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS

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A third Planning Board hearing Jan. 8 on a proposal to build a 229-unit mixed-use development at 200 Old Tappan Road—including 40 affordable units—raised concerns on two unresolved and likely contentious issues: whether sprinklers will be required throughout the entire development and whether street widths should be 28 feet wide versus 24 feet proposed by the applicant. The next hearing will be 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12 at Borough Hall. Testimony from applicant engineer Patricia Ruskan and a traffic engineer is likely if time permits. Hearings generally conclude at 10:30 p.m. While the applicant agreed to provide sprinklers in the mixed-use retail complex, including affordable units, and the 110-luxury rental apartments, said planners, whether sprinklers will be required in the 99 townhomes was uncertain. The townhomes include 79 market-rate units and 20 affordable units. Currently proposed for townhomes are firewalls that help prevent possible spread of fire between adjoining units, said 200 OTR LLC, the applicant, also identified as Hornrock Properties, Park Ridge. street-width Moreover, requirements were debated but left open-ended by planners, pending further research into state guide-

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The Art School at Old Church is pleased to announce its Spring session of classes, which begins March 30 and runs through midJune. Registration online, by mail, or in-person begins on Feb. 4, and phone registration begins on Feb. 11. The Art School offers classes for adults, teens, families, and children—including those with special needs. As it does each semester, the Art School will offer a variety of beginner to advanced classes in a wide array of disciplines, taught by professional artists. To peruse the full catalog online, visit www.tasoc.org or call (201) 767-7160 to request a printed

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‘Clean energy’ plan proposes bold actions in NJ A new Energy Master Plan that includes seven key strategies and a greenhouse gas reduction plan to make New Jersey 100% reliant on “clean energy” by 2050 was put into motion by Gov. Phil Murphy Jan. 27 in a statewide effort to shift away from energy production that contributes to climate change. Murphy signed executive order No. 28 to direct the state Board of Public Utilities, along with other state agencies, to develop a statewide energy plan. Moreover, Murphy also signed executive order No. 100 to direct the state Department of Environmental Protection to implement regulatory reforms to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change. “With this executive action, New Jersey is the first state in the nation to pursue such a comprehensive and aggressive suite of climate change regulations,” said Murphy in a statement. “New Jersey faces an imminent threat from climate change, from rising seas that threaten our coastline to high asthma rates in some of our most vulnerable communities due to fossil fuel pollution,” said Murphy. “Successfully implementing the strategies outlined in the Energy Master Plan will drastically reduce New Jerseyʼs demand for fossil fuels, reduce our carbon emissions, greatly improve local air quality, and related health impacts,” added Murphy.

50 percent ʻcleanʼ by 2030 The 290-page plan lays out a vision for New Jersey to attain its green energy goals: 50 percent by 2030 and 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Murphy noted a recent Rutgers University report that found sea levels along the stateʼs coastline predicted to rise by one foot by 2030 and two feet by 2050. Speaking to reporters, Murphy said the projected impacts of a rising sea level are ominous to a future Jersey Shore. “We are not going to let this keep happening without a fight,” he added. While the plan received generally high marks from legislators, Republicans said the plan did not address potential costs to taxpayers. Moreover, an academic policy expert said the plan needed to be thoroughly analyzed for economic impacts, such as increased taxes, job gains and losses, and effects of other statesʼ greenhouse gas impacts on New Jersey. “For a start, the state should conduct a complete, and the word complete cannot be emphasized enough, energy rate impact of its Energy Master Plan (EMP) that includes all of the additional costs (e.g., transmission, tax incentives, state expenditures, etc.) that the plan imposes,” wrote Frank A Felder, director, Rutgers Universityʼs Center for Energy, Economic and Environmental Policy. ʻImpact analysisʼ needed “The state also should perform a

sources that most environmental groups are pressing the state to eliminate. The new master plan allows both nuclear power and natural gas as “carbon-neutral” or clean sources of energy, provided the natural gas plants take action to minimize and offset their carbon emissions. Jeff Tittel, director, Sierra Club New Jersey chapter, opposed the new plan because it does not call for a moratorium on new fossil fuel projects and he believes the plan will not get the state to zero carbon by 2050. He said the plan “defines clean energy to include incinerators, natural gas, biogas and others” which he opposes. State officials said itʼs too soon to estimate how much the changes outlined in the plan might cost taxpayers in the state. Republicans warned that New Jerseyans may see their energy rates go up.

comprehensive economic impact analysis of the EMP that determines the reduction in employment and gross state product due to higher energy costs. The stateʼs clean energy analyses should undergo an independent and objective peer review process” before implementation, Felder added. The master plan proposes seven key strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including: increasing electric vehicle usage, improving energy efficiency standards, developing offshore wind and expanding solar power, modernizing the stateʼs energy distribution system, and reducing energy consumption and emissions from the building sector. One key first for the master plan is the plan prohibits state agencies from signing off on a proposed building project if it does not conform with state strategies to minimize climate change. According to online sources, the state gets 94 percent of energy from natural gas and nuclear power, two

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RAILROAD CLUB TO MEET

The Bergen Rockland National Railway Historical Society will host a rail oriented event and a discussion of current railroad events and local railroad news with updates at its monthly meeting Friday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. This monthʼs meeting presentation will be a preview the Chapterʼs presentation to the

Pascack Historical Society on the history of the Pascack Valley Line. Open to all at no charge. Anyone interested in railroading, current and past, meet with others sharing common interest. Meetings are held at the Closter Senior Center, 4 Lewis St., Closter. Call Rich Harrington 845-623-7634 for information.

New Jersey at the forefront of climate action by requiring developers to consider the environmental impact before they build,” said Ed Potosnak, executive director, New Jersey League of Conservation Voters. “This unprecedented, first of its kind action is sending a clear and hopeful message to the people of New Jersey that despite the lack of leadership in Washington, our state is committed to protecting our families, public health, and economy from the impacts of climate change,” said Potosnak. Doug OʼMalley, director, Envi-

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PICTURED AT LEFT: The Centennial AME Zion Church on Lewis Street in Closter. ABOVE: The Oliver-Clarke wedding, which took place at the church 90 years ago. Pictured in the front row, from left to right: bridesmaid Edna Patterson, ring bearer Eddie Thompson, train bearer Millie James, flower girl Lucile Oliver, and bridesmaid Florence Raglin. In the back row: usher Edward Oliver (brother of the bride), maid of honor Hattie May Johnson, groom Wilbert Clarke, bride Kitty Oliver, best man Arthur Farrar and usher Charles Oliver (brother of the bride). The bride, a 1927 graduate of Closter High School (later called Village School), wore a white crepe gown, white satin slippers, and a veil held in place with orange blossoms.

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In February 1930 Kitty Oliver and Wilbert Clarke wed in their hometown of Closter. The ceremony took place in the AME Zion Church, where the two were parishioners. Potted palms and latticework in pink and white crepe paper decorated the churchʼs interior. A reception followed at the Oliver home on Maple Street. After the wedding, Kitty and Wilbert lived on Maple Street also. The bride and groom had strong family ties to another community, one which was located in the Northern Valley but never appeared on the map: Skunk Hollow. Skunk Hollow was a community of freed black slaves that was located about 4 miles north of the Closter border, just off exit 3 of

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the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Alpine. Skunk Hollow was founded in 1806 by Jack Ernest, a former slave who had been living in what is presently Rockleigh. He was born in 1770 and owned by Jacob Conklin on Piermont Road. When he was freed, Ernest purchased land on the cliffs of the Palisades (his first 5 acres cost $86.50 in 1806). By 1822, deed records show his holdings at 11 acres, making his the most expansive freeblack-owned land in old Harrington Township. Jack tragically burned to death in his home in 1841 when a cinder from his fireplace ignited his clothing. He left no heirs. Skunk Hollow was then bequeathed to two of its early settlers—Rev. Willie Thompson and Jim Oliver, of relation to Kitty Oliver, the celebrated bride.

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The Skunk Hollow colony, also called “the Mountain,” provided a haven for freed slaves for a century, having been most populated between 1870 and 1880 with a peak population of 75 individuals in 1880. In 1896, descendants of Skunk Hollow residents built the Centennial AME Zion Church on Lewis Street in Closter. The church became the mainstay of the African American community in town. By the mid-20th century, most everyone had left Skunk Hollow and settled in local areas, such as Maple Street and First Street in Closter. Many current residents of surrounding towns may be able to trace their ancestry back to Skunk Hollow by their last names. Common surnames of residents of this community at the time were Thompson, Oliver, Sisco, Brown, Williams and Jackson.

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Sowore: Trial expected Feb. 11 ʻFreedom of expressionʼ “I hope that the Nigerian government will drop the baseless charges and respect my husbandʼs right to freedom of expression and to due process as stipulated under the Nigerian Constitution and International Law,” she added in an email. Following his initial release on Dec. 24, Opeyemi Sowore called for the return of Omoyele to the United States and was joined by a diverse array of human-rights organizations, plus congressional representatives, including U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ5). Just recently in early December, Sowore supporters rallied in Newark and joined U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez. Gottheimer has called on the Nigerian government to release Omoyele Sowore. ʻBlatant harassmentʼ “I am outraged by the blatant

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Old Tappan: Hearings continuing on 229-unit proposal lines and county traffic concerns. A final decision on width is likely to be influenced by concerns about traffic flow into and from the 19.1-acre development that adjoins busy Bi-State Plaza shopping center with input from local planners and county officials. Old Tappan Road is a county-owned road. As proposed, the preliminary site plan shows Old Tappan Road as the lone access point from which to enter and leave the new development. Part of the hearing focused on detailed descriptions of three models of 79 luxury townhomes, plus 20 affordable townhomes by architect Adrian Melia, MVMK Architects, Hoboken, who described “three different clusters” of townhomes proposed by the applicant. During two hours of detailed testimony—held following one applicant hearing and the boardʼs reorganization—David Minno of Minno and Wasko Architects told

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the board the applicant was no longer requesting two variances due to revised plans that had been submitted. Initially, no variances were requested. Minno noted the development now comprises 62 percent impervious coverage while 66 percent is currently permitted under ordinance.

Runoff answers He said applicant engineer Patricia Ruskan will answer questions at the next hearing on how runoff from the changed elevations on site will be controlled. The 229-unit development planned on the former 19.1-acre Pearson Education site is arguably one of the largest developments ever in Old Tappan, with a mixture of 99 townhomes, 110 apartment rental units, and 21,000 square feet of retail space topped by 20 affordable apartments. Twenty of 99 townhomes will be affordable units.

In June 2019, the borough council voted 4-0 to rezone the 19.1-acre site for residential and mixed-use development (rental apartments over retail businesses) as part of its affordable settlement to adopt zoning to allow for affordable units. Borough officials previously noted the rezoning permits the firstever mixed-use retail zone in the borough. The rezoning created a PRD-2 zone, Planned Residential Development Affordable Housing District, on Lot 7, Block 1606, the former Pearson site.

Three townhome models Melia said that the three townhome models will include 55 townhomes with 2,500 square feet of space with master bedroom upstairs, 24 townhomes with between 2,700 to 3,050 square feet with master bedroom downstairs, and 20 affordable townhome units, with 1,200 square feet each. The affordable townhome units will be located directly behind the mixed-use retail building, which also includes affordable secondfloor apartments. The 79 marketrate townhomes will have basements but the affordables will not, said Melia. When asked why, Melia said there was “no reason” the affordable units did not have basements. He noted the 79 market rate units have three bedrooms and the affordable units have two bedrooms but can be converted into three bedrooms. Melia discussed the distinguishing features of multiple build-

The site: Formerly Pearson Education, 200 Old Tappan Road borders BiState Plaza to the south and Stokes Farm to the north. ings including windows, doors, should “go backwards” and build eaves and overhangs, alternating these “million-dollar townhomes” heights due to topography, recesses with 24-foot-wide streets instead of in facades, entryways, recessed 28-foot-wide streets, which was porches and various styles of siding allowed only once before in the bordemarcating buildings. ough. “And God forbid if we need Street size concerns emergency equipment,” said WeidPressed about widening of man. During public comment, Counroads to 28 feet to facilitate emergency vehicle access, Melia said cilman Jin Yhu repeated concerns that would require additional calcu- voiced by Weidman earlier about lations be done on potential impacts emergency vehicle access around to townhomes as well as other the affordable townhomes and onsite residential and retail compo- affordable second-story apartments, which are adjacent to each other nents. Chair William Weidman said behind the mixed-use building. He called the area the “most the board would “revisit” plans for 28-foot-wide streets in the new inaccessible” part of the development for fire department response. development. He wondered why Old Tappan Photo by Michael Olohan

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days until March 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. Register at the libraryʼs website. (No meeting Feb. 18.) • Minecraft, for kids 6 and up, meets Tuesdays from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Open to all but must register online. Must bring tablet or PC loaded with Minecraft app. • Kids 3 1/2 to 5 years old can join Mrs. Brecher for Craft/STEM Storytime on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 4 p.m. Parents or caregivers must remain with child during this storytime. • Highly Selective College Admissions is a seminar offering insight into the admissions process, Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. This seminar offers insight into the admissions process for the most highly selective colleges in the country. This seminar discusses how schools like the Ivy Leagues, Stanford, Northwestern and the rest of the nationʼs most selective colleges make decisions from pools full of the most qualified applicants. It will help explain what those admitted students do to distinguish themselves from the rest of the applicant pool, and reveal some Collegewise strategies to improve a studentʼs chances of admission. Seating is limited; register online. • Magical Melodies is Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. Join Mr. Chris for a silly rocking musical party at the library! (Note: Kids are

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not permitted to eat inside the Community Room during this program.) • The visiting Blood Pressure Nurse will be at the library Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 10:30 a.m. Blood pressure screenings and general health advice will be offered. Closter residents only. • At Music with Ms. Nita on Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m., kids ages 1 to 4 can enjoy a fun music and movement program. • Meditation is on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 6 to 7 p.m. • There will be a Beginner English as a Second Language class on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 9:30 a.m. Then, there will be an intermediate class on Friday, Feb. 7 at 9:30 a.m. • Toddler Craft & Story, for kids 2 to 3, meets Thursdays at 10 a.m. until March 26. (No meeting Feb. 20.) • There will be a Real Estate Seminar and Lunch, Thursday, Feb. 6 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Join the library for a complimentary lunch as Steven Reger and Robert Falanga from Bergen County Properties discuss strategies for buying and selling a home. During the seminar, they will discuss some innovative and unique concepts to help sell your home for more money or purchase a home under market value. Register by phone at (201) 345-

5405 or email at michele@bergencountyproperties.com. • First Friday Flicks screens “Judy,” the story of Judy Garland in 1968 as she performs a series of sold-out concerts, Friday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m.

DEMAREST 90 Hardenburgh Ave. (201) 768-8714 www.demarestlibrary.org • Little Wigglers Storytime is back, for newborns to kids age 4. Storytime is a great opportunity for kids (and parents!) to socialize, learn and have fun. Meeting Monday, Feb. 3 from 2:30 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. • Want to improve your English speaking skills? Join the English as a Second Language Conversation Group on Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 10:30 to noon and Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. All levels are welcome. No registration required. • The Demarest Chess Club will meet on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m.

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, Feb. 3 at 10:30 a.m. No experience or partners necessary; register at the library. • Register for Learn To Code, a weekly club for grades 5 to 12 that meets Mondays. Next meeting is Feb. 3 at 5:30 p.m. Bring your laptop. • Chair Yoga meets Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 10:15 a.m. led by Haworth resident Caren Zisk. Cost is $10 for three sessions. Register at the library. • Toddler Storytime, for kids 18 months to 4 years, meets Tuesdays until Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. They will sing songs, play fingerplays and listen to stories. Siblings welcome, but registration required. • Register for a chance to Read to a Dog on Wednesday, Feb. 5. There are 15-minute sessions available starting at 3:30 CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

Community Calendar: AT THE LIBRARY session, Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Cozy Coloring with Cocoa. Coloring supplies and cocoa are provided. • Practice your English language conversation skills in a friendly, welcoming place. ESL: Conversation Class is Thursday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. • Coding with Ozobots, a two-part series held Feb. 6 and 13 at 6:30 p.m., is for kids in grade 4 to 8. Start coding screen-free, with Color Codes that tell your Ozobot what to do. Color Codes teach basic coding concepts like cause/effect, critical thinking, and debugging. Registration required; must attend both sessions. • Babies, toddlers and children can enjoy Music with Miss Nita, Friday, Feb. 7 at 11:30 a.m.

p.m. until 4:15 p.m. This is a great way for young and developing readers to foster confidence in their reading abilities. For ages 3 to 12. There are more sessions scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Wednesday, Feb. 12. Call to register. • “Making Snow” is a fun craft for kids ages 4 to 8 on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. • Tai Chi with experienced instructor Hasmig meets Fridays at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $10 for three sessions. Register at the library. • The Tween and Teen D.I.Y. Harry Potter Bookmarks craft, Friday, Feb. 7 at 3:30 p.m., is for grades four and up. Registration required. • Little ones up to age 6 can join Ms. Wendy for Music Speaks, an interactive program featuring playing, singing and dancing along with music. Registration required.

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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.

NORTHVALE 116 Paris Ave. (201) 768-4784 www.northvalelibrary.org • Join the library for “Tasty Veggies” on Monday, Feb. 3 at 1:30 p.m. Borrow one of the libraryʼs cookbooks on display and try creating a new veggie recipe at home! The group will have a discussion about participantsʼ chosen recipes on Monday, Feb. 3 at 1:30. Take home a copy of any recipe that sounds good to you! Pre-registration is required. • 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. • Adults can relax and unwind with an evening coloring

OLD TAPPAN 56 Russell Ave. (201) 664-3499 www.oldtappanlibrary.com • Drop in for a fun one-hour conversational English as a Second Language class on Monday, Feb. 3 at 10:30 a.m. Meet new friends and discuss everyday events and topics. • Chair Yoga begins with a brief meditation followed by gentle and thorough warm up stretches and yoga positions, Monday, Feb. 3 from 2 to 3 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. • For an unforgettable, wigglinʼ, gigglinʼ good musical time, come to Music with Matty Roxx,

Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. For kids ages birth to 5. • If you enjoy playing Canasta, drop in on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. and enjoy card playing fun. • Families with children of all ages are invited to join Ms. Tracy for Drop In Storytime, which includes books, songs and a small craft. This week, itʼs offered Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. and Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. • Yoga Class meets Tuesday, Feb. 4 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. $78 for six classes or $10 per class. • Full STEAM Ahead is Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 3:30 p.m. Put your scientific and artistic brain to work while creating salt paintings—and find out how salt absorbs water. Registration required. • Books for Babies, for infants up to 18 months, meets Thursday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. Ms. Tracy will have stories, songs perfect for your littlest learners, bubbles, and more, with time for parents and caregivers to mingle afterwards. • Join other Maj Jongg enthusiasts for Maj Jongg Madness on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. Open to all adults—beginners and experts alike. • Catch Friday Flix the first and third Friday of every month. Movie is shown at 1 p.m. and a light lunch is served—tickets required! Get yours at the circulation desk. • Zumba Gold will keep you moving! Saturday, Feb. 8 from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. $8 per class.

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The Harrington Park Public Library will host an exhibit of watercolor prints by resident artist and teacher, Holly Ciccoricco, from Feb. 1–29. The exhibit features prints from prize-winning watercolor paintings of Times Square, Peggyʼs Cove, a Central Park Carriage Horse, Alpine Boat Basin and local Harrington Park scenes, such as the library, downtown, firehouse and parks. All proceeds from sales will be donated to a non-profit foundation, The Edward and Holly Award for Inspiration in the Arts and Special Education, to help support early career teachers in northern New Jersey to become inspired educators. For more information, see the website cic-

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Local student spent semester in London Muhlenberg College encourages students in every major to study abroad while earning college credit towards their degree. In fact, 56 percent of Muhlenberg graduates from the Class of 2019 studied abroad at least once during their college career, and between 250 and 300 students study abroad each year. In Fall 2019, Sabrina Pfeiffer, class of 2021, from Closter, attended FSU: Theatre Academy

London in England. Theatre Academy London is a theatre-training program which enables students to study in London with some of the cityʼs leading theatre artists and earn major academic credit towards their degrees. TAL offers a uniquely wide range of conservatory-style courses; from acting to playwriting: from stage combat to directing; from movement to Shakespeare.

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Norwood Public School is now conducting preregistration for kindergarten online at www.fridayparentportal.com/norwood/preregistration. In addition to completing the online application, there is a mandatory on-site visit required, with all proper documentation. Mandatory on-site dates are Feb. 10, 11 or 12, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the main office. Parents or guardians need to provide: • Proof of residency. The district requires at least three documents demonstrating proof of residency, such as: an original deed, official lease agreement or signed letter from landlord; a driverʼs license, or automobile registration; property tax bills; utility bills; phone bills; or bank, mortgage or credit card statements.

• Proof of age. To be eligible for kindergarten, a child must by 5 years old by Oct. 1, 2020. The district requires an original or certified copy of birth certificate or original passport. • Health records. The district requires a medical examination form (available online). Take child to primary care provider for a physical exam and required immunization and return completed form to school nurse before June 1. Physical exam must be dated on or after Sept. 1, 2019. No students will be permitted to enter school without first submitting the health form and immunization record. Contact Maura Canas at (201) 768-6363, ext. 60123, or canas@nvnet.org.

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The First Congregational United Church of Christ in Haworth is offering a Play Group Get-Together for all moms, dads, and grandparents and their infants/preschoolers. The play group is held weekly on Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. “You will have the opportunity to make new friends and share experiences,” organizers told Northern Valley Press. “Coffee, tea and refreshments will be available at no cost. The play group is also free. Come, get to know your neighbors. Everyone is welcome.” The play group is at First Congregational Church, 276 Haworth Ave., Haworth. For information, call Rose at (201) 768-0537.

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Sc h ool & Camp News Kelly makes dean’s list Jaclyn Kelly from Norwood was one of 725 Moravian College students named to the deanʼs honor list for the fall 2019 semester. Students who carry three or more course units during the fall

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Museum curating original watercolor art this February

The Martin Hicks Gallery at the Belskie Museum of Art & Science, Closter, presents an exhi-

bition of original watercolor art by 17 talented local artists curated by Steve Cavallo.

“The Long and Winding Road” will be on display Feb. 2 to 23. The opening reception was

scheduled at press time for Sunday, Feb. 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. Refreshments were to be served. Participating artists are: Paula Cantor, Steve Cavallo, Anita Cheung, Hye Kyung Choi, Paulette Cochet, Judy Hummer, Michael Iskowitz, Heejung Kim, Jenny Kim, Gina LoParo, Pierina Panebianco, Andrew Rhee, Dorrie Rifkin, Mira Seo, Eugene Tava,

Janet Brignola Tava and Nora Winn. The museum is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Hours by appointment can be arranged. The museum is located at 280 High St., Closter (adjacent to the public library). Go to www.BelskieMuseum.com or call (201) 768-0286 for more information.

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The Belskie Museum of Art & Science shared this watercolor piece with Northern Valley Press ahead of its upcoming “The Long and Winding Road” exhibit, on display until Feb. 23.

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ber if they are five years old by Oct. 1, 2020. Call Kathy Daly, County Road School secretary, to schedule a registration appointment at (201) 768-6060, ext. 51535.

Northern Valley Regional High School students will now have the opportunity to enroll in a brand new online computer science course, “Java Certification,” that is designed to prepare them to take an industry standard credentialing test. The development of the course is funded through an Advanced Computer Science Grant that was recently awarded to the school district. The new course will be delivered online and taught by NVRHS staff member Mr. Paul Capuzzo in conjunction with “AP Computer Science A,” a course already in place throughout the year. At the end of the program, students will be encouraged to take the corresponding examination, “Oracle Certified Associate, Java.” Successful students will earn a certification that should give them an edge if they choose to pursue a paid career and/or further education in computer science. The Advanced Computer Science Grant that funded the development of this program emphasized the importance of recruiting students that are typically underrepresented in advanced computer science courses, including females and students with special needs. NV Old Tappan Class of 2016 gradu-

ate Seo Choe recently spoke with prospective female student enrollees to tout the benefits of the program and certification. These benefits include: • Higher Income—Java certified professionals often get a better salary and package than their counterparts with the same skill set but who lack certification. • Better chance for promotion and growth in the career field. • Additional skills to add to their resumes and college applications. • Confidence boost—Students will know the Java programming language better, which will be reflected in their internship, job, and college interviews. “We are continuously looking for innovative ways to open new doors for our students,” said Superintendent James Santana. “Our career and technical education programs are especially honed in on equipping our kids with the skills that they need to be successful and competitive in the industries theyʼre most passionate about. Thatʼs exactly what our new Java Certification course is designed to do.” The online course began Jan. 27, 2020 and will run through the end of the school year for current 11th and 12 graders.

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ments and surgeries for medical eye diseases like cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration are covered. Some Medicare Advantage plans do offer routine vision benefits. • Alternative medicine: Acupuncture, chiropractic services (except to fix subluxation of the spine), and other types of alternative or complementary care are not covered by Medicare. drugs: • Prescription Medicare (Part Aand B) doesn’t provide coverage for outpatient prescription drugs, but you can buy a separate Part D prescription-drug policy that does, or a Medicare Advantage plan that covers both medical and drug costs. • Cosmetic surgery : Most cosmetic procedures are not covered. However, if the surgery is due to an injury or deformity, it might pay. For example, Medicare will cover a breast prosthesis for breast cancer survivors. • Hearing aids: Medicare will not pay for hearing exams or hearing aids, but may cover a hearing and balance exam if your doctor determines it’s necessary. Some Medicare Advantage plans do offer hearing benefits. • Long-term care : Nursing home care and assisted living facilities are not covered by Medicare. But, Medicare will help pay up to 100 days of skilled nursing or reha-

bilitation care immediately following a hospital stay of three or more days. • Personal home care : If you need to hire help for bathing, dressing or getting out of bed, Medicare typically won’t cover these costs either, unless you are homebound and are also receiving skilled nursing care. Housekeeping services, such as shopping, meal preparation and cleaning are not covered either unless you are receiving hospice care. But a few Medicare Advantage plans do offer in-home support services. • Routine foot care : Medicare does not cover most routine foot care, like the cutting or removing of corns, calluses and toenails. But they do cover medically necessary podiatrist services for foot problems like hammertoes, bunion and heel spurs, along with exams, treatments and therapeutic shoes or inserts if you have diabetic foot problems. • Overseas coverage: In most cases, health care outside of the United States is not covered by Medicare except for very limited circumstances—such as on a cruise ship within six hours of a U.S. port. But, Medigap supplemental plans D, G, M and N cover 80 percent of emergency care abroad, and some Medicare Advantage plans cover emergency care abroad too.

The best way to find out what Medicare covers is to talk to your health care provider, visit Medicare.gov/coverage and type in your test, item or service, or download the Medicare “What’s covered” app on the App Store or Google Play. And to look for Medicare Advantage plans that offer additional benefits visit Medicare.gov/plan-compare. Also keep in mind that even if Medicare covers a service or item, they don’t pay 100% of the cost. You will have to pay a monthly Part B premium (which is $135.50

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Hosted by the nonprofit Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce, the breakfast gave each mayor or his or her designee five minutes to speak on hot-button issues. The public was invited, and time was set aside for questions and answers. Introduced by former Westwood Mayor Skip Kelley, who serves on the GPVCOC board, the organizationʼs president, Robin Malley of Friedberg Properties, set the tone for the roughly hourlong event. Also speaking were Emerson Mayor Danielle DiPaola, Hillsdale Mayor John Ruocco, Montvale Council President Douglas Arendacs, Oradell Mayor Dianne Didio, Park Ridge Mayor Keith Misciagna, Washington Township Mayor Peter Calamari, and Woodcliff Lake Mayor Carlos Rendo. Malley, vice chair of the Zoning Board of Adjustment in Woodcliff Lake, asked at the outset, “What is going on with the major building projects? How many rental units are coming into town? How many units are for sale? How many square feet of retail? What about affordable housing? Whatʼs being done— you see so many vacant stores in the area—whatʼs being done to

fill those vacancies?” she said. Malley also established, via a call for a show of hands, that many people in the room shop on Amazon, a commercial juggernaut she said was “the culprit for a lot of what we lose because itʼs so convenient to shop on Amazon instead of getting in our cars and going somewhere else.” Lamenting empty storefronts in her groupʼs service area, Malley also said traffic is a regional problem and called on the mayors to see what they could do to steer Bergen County toward undertaking a traffic study. She added, “If we can address that and maybe bring that up to the powers that be, I would love it and I know a lot of other people would love to see it. Weʼre hurting ourselves shopping online and yet weʼre increasing our traffic. Thatʼs what I hope gets discussed.” Woodcliff Lakeʼs mayor lamented the difficulty in getting a cohesive vision to developing its Broadway, and Emersonʼs mayor said she was pushing for a new look at the Kinderkamack Road corridor overhaul, which her council suggested left room for improvement. Kramer got quick laughs by starting with, “Old Tappan: We have no Broadway, we have no Kinderkamack Road.” Other mayors interjected,

“Youʼre lucky!” He said having served in Old Tappan for most of his life, “Iʼve seen things change drastically in the town, however… itʼs grown in an orderly fashion and one that has been pleasing to the community and has satisfied the residents.” He said in his tenure as mayor, and as a councilman before that, “Everything was going fine. Believe me, Iʼve led a charmed life—but it seems that in the past couple of years the wheels have started to come off.” Kramer said, “Weʼre beginning to have so many developments and itʼs due to our obligations with affordable housing.” He said, “Weʼre going to see some great expansion in Old Tappan. I donʼt know that itʼs for the best; however, weʼre all confronted with this situation.” He listed a fully approved 26-unit townhouse development on 3 acres across from the regional high school and the former Pearson Education property, a nearly 20-acre property that was sold two years ago, and is before the Planning Board with 126 rental units, 99 townhouse units, and a 21,000-square-foot commercial parcel. [For more, see “Hearings continuing on 229-unit mixed-

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Kelisen O. Brewley of Teaneck is charged with manslaughter and aggravated assault after he allegedly stabbed a Hackensack man to death Jan. 26 following an altercation, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Victim Vanden L. Carter, 30, suffered multiple stab wounds to his torso, said Musella. Hackensack police responded to Carterʼs Anderson Street apartment and rushed him to Hackensack University Medical Center, but he succumbed to his injuries, Musella said. A third party had attempted to intercede in the altercation but was also assaulted by Brewley with a knife, Musella said. Brewley—who is 31 years old and resides in Teaneck—had been treated at Holy Name Hospital as a stabbing victim shortly after the incident, investigators learned. “The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim and Kelisen O. Brewley were acquaintances and had been together in the apartment when the two engaged in an altercation,” Musella said. The BCPO arrested Brewley Jan. 27, and remanded him to Bergen County Jail. His first appearance in court was Tuesday, Jan. 28. The second-degree manslaughter charge is punishable by up to five to 10 years in jail, if found guilty.

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Lincoln Warrington, 49, of Teaneck—the main treasurer of the Israelite Church of God in Jesus Christ—was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for his role in what federal prosecutors say was a scheme that caused the church to pay millions of dollars in personal expenses for the leader that the leader then omitted from his personal tax returns, U.S Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. The leader, Jermaine Grant, 44, of Burlington Township, was sentenced to 18 months in prison. Both men previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge William J. Martini to Count One of the indictment against them, charging them with conspiring to defraud the United States. Judge Martini imposed the sentence in Newark federal court. The United States Department of Justice in New Jersey, under U.S Attorney Craig Carpenito, said: Grant and Warrington used their leadership positions in the church to divert to Grant millions of dollars belonging to the church and its members for Grantʼs personal use and benefit. The defendants used a variety of methods to carry out the scheme. For example, Grant and Warring-

ton created a purported entertainment company that portrayed Grant as an industry mogul whose wealth was derived from his success in the industry, thereby concealing from church members that his lifestyle was supported entirely by the church and donations from its members. Grant and Warrington also used the churchʼs money to pay Grantʼs other personal expenses, including payments for rental real estate properties, vacations, high-end luxury items, and private school tuition for Grantʼs minor children. Grant, with Warringtonʼs assistance, then omitted these benefits from his individual income tax returns, resulting in the evasion of a substantial amount of tax due and owing to the United States. In total, Grant and Warrington concealed millions of dollars in income from the IRS, and failed to pay at least $250,000 in taxes. The plea agreements in this matter include a requirement that the church will develop and present to the United States a plan designed to ensure the churchʼs compliance with applicable federal income tax laws going forward. Before the United States returns to the church certain cash and property seized during execution of the search warrants in this case, the compliance plan must address the disposition of that cash and property and ensure that they are returned for the ben-

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Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest Principal Timothy Gouraige proudly announced on Dec. 10 the induction of 93 students into the National Honor Society (NHS). Nineteen were senior inductees and 74 junior inductees. National Honor Society student officers are pictured from left: Katie Vinson, Michael Shalonov, Noah Lash, Eunice Chong, Jordyn Levey, and Justin Mai. (Not pictured: Julianna Lee.)

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In honor of Martin Luther King Day, thousands of people around the country participate in a Day of Service. By doing so, they get the opportunity to help others and understand that all people are equal, the ideal for which King fought so passionately. On Jan. 21, the National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section honored that tradition by assembling 1,500 snack packs for school children from low income families in conjunction with the Center for Food Action. Over 60 NCJW BCS members went to work that day packing bags with portions of mac and cheese, whole grain cereal, meat ravioli, fruit, raisins, milk and juice.

The event was held in Temple Emeth in Teaneck and directed by CFA Coordinator of Outreach Programs Lori Oliff, with assistance from NCJW BCS Co-presidents Elizabeth Halverstam, Bari Lynn Schwartz and Ruth Seitelman. Each Friday afternoon, the packs are discreetly placed in the backpacks of students in 26 schools throughout Bergen County to provide them with weekend nourishment. “We have distributed 36,000 snack packs this year based on the generosity of the community,” Oliff said. “We bring snack packs to elementary schools, middle schools and high schools, and we have expanded our program to include boys and girls clubs and public libraries. “We did 11 snack packing events for Martin Luther King Day. Our snack packing events for Martin Luther King Day and for

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The Garden State Harmonica Club invites you to open mics on Feb. 3 and March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at The Community Church, 354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, entrance on Hamilton Ave. The club invites anyone interested in harmonica music or lessons to join the group to play or listen. Light refreshments are always available. Among celebrity members are the amazing Abe Barzelay; performer and teacher Gary Mettler; harmonicist and former lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears

Rob Paparozzi, and Rob Fletcher of The Harmoniacs. The clubʼs ensemble can be booked to play for groups for a reasonable fee. It entertains at retirement and veteransʼ homes, churches, clubs, assisted living centers, civic groups, libraries, schools, and private parties. The Garden State Harmonica Club was founded in 1971. New members are welcome. Annual dues are $35. For more information, call (917) 771-1166 or write gardenstateharmonicaclub@hotmail.com

The National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section volunteered to create 1,500 nourishing snack packs for kids. Pictured, from left: Marcia Levy, Elizabeth Halverstam, Lori Oliff, Ruth Seitelman, Bari Lynn Schwartz, Bernice Schwab, Eva Sandrof, and Celia Argintar.

9/11 are funded by a national .grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service. We were one of 11 programs nationwide that received this grant.” In addition to the snack packs program, CFA has other initiatives such as emergency holiday packages, and, in total, the organization provides food to 56,000 people each year. “Our MLK snack packing event serves two purposes,” said Marcia Levy, a CFA board member and NCJW BCS past president who chairs of the organizationʼs

CFA committee. “It makes our NCJW BCS community aware of the needs of their neighbors, and it is another tool in the fight against child hunger. The program has expanded into schools in several towns in Bergen County. The packs are very well received by the students and their families and our members enjoy the activity.” NCJW BCS Co-President Elizabeth Halverstam agreed. “National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section is delighted to partner once again with the Center for Food Action to pack snacks for some of our local

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Haworth Police Department reported the recent unconnected arrests for people accused of pos-

sessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • On Jan. 24, at 1:41 a.m., Sgt. Gianluca Ragone conducted a motor vehicle stop on Schraalenburgh Road. Investigation revealed the 25-year-old female driver from Teaneck was in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, namely marijuana and drug paraphernalia. She was arrested, processed and issued a complaintsummons charging her with possession of marijuana, 50 grams or less, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The defendant was issued two motor vehicle summonses. • On Jan. 26, at 3:20 p.m.,

Officer George Buono reported conducted a motor vehicle stop on Schraalenburgh Road. Investigation revealed the 24-year-old male driver from Manalapan was in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, namely marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested, processed and issued a complaint-summons charging him with possession of marijuana, 50 grams or less and possession of drug paraphernalia. The defendant was issued a motor vehicle summons. • On Jan. 27, 2020 at 11:30 a.m., Officer Kevin McKeary conducted a motor vehicle stop on Park Street. Investigation revealed

the 22-year-old male driver from Ho-Ho-Kus was in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, namely marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested, processed and issued a complaintsummons charging him with possession of marijuana, 50 grams or less, possession of drug paraphernalia and being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance. The defendant was issued three motor vehicle summonses.

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Scouts earn Eagle rank at Closter Court of Honor

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Closter residents David Darlington, Connor Goranson and Thomas Reilly have attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement for a member of the Boy Scouts of America. The award was conferred by BSA Troop 63ʼs Scoutmaster Andrew Goranson at a Court of Honor held on Jan. 4. David was also awarded Bronze Eagle Palms, and Connor was awarded Silver Eagle Palms. Davidʼs project was sending care packages to overseas troops in Afghanistan. He raised funds by selling wristbands and pins and collected the necessary goods at the Foodtown store in Old Tappan. Shoppers made donations, items such as toothpaste, sunscreen, baby wipes and snacks, etc. He also went to Hillside Elementary and asked third-graders to write letters of thanks, so each box included a personal letter. He was able to send over 150 individual boxes. David was inspired by the Operation Shoebox Organization, which came to visit his elementary school many years ago. He remembered packing boxes for troops and writing his own letter as a little boy. For his project, Connor led a team of scouts in building a pergola with a patio, storage benches and planter boxes at the Mac Bain Farm in Closter. The farm belongs to all the residents of Closter who

are welcome to pick many kinds of vegetables for free. “Iʼve enjoyed going to the farm since I was little, so I knew this was where I wanted to do my service project,” says Connor. The pergola is at the entrance of the farm and it is a great place for volunteers and visitors to sit in the shade. Thomasʼs Eagle Project was to build an announcement booth for the George Potterton Little League Field in Closter. The announcement booth is located behind the backstop of the ball field, where announcers can see the action from above. Thomas chose to take on this project because he grew up spending the spring and summer seasons playing Little League baseball at this field and he wanted to give back to young aspiring athletes in town. David, Connor and David grew up together in scouting starting in Closter Pack 20 where they all earned their Arrow of Light, the highest award in Cub Scouts. They are Troop 63ʼs 86th, 87th and 88th Eagle Scouts since the troop was formed in 1917. David is a freshman at The School of Visual Arts in New York and is pursuing his BFA in film. Connor is a senior at NVD High School and will attend the University of Scranton in the fall to study biology and go on to dental

Closter Troop 63’s new Eagle Scouts are pictured at a Jan. 4 Court of Honor. From left to right are Thomas Reilly, Connor Goranson and David Darlington, with Scoutmaster Andrew Goranson at the podium.

school. Thomas is a freshman at Hamilton College and pursuing a degree in Economics and Public Policy. Only one out every 20 Scouts attains the rank of Eagle, and those who do set an example for

other Scouts and have an excellent track record of becoming leaders throughout their lives. They are highly represented in the military, service academies, higher education and academia, and in business, politics, and the clergy.

Famous Eagle Scouts include astronauts Neil Armstrong and James Lovell, Olympians Willie Banks and Steve Holcomb, and former U.S. President Gerald Ford.

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Next annual interfaith brunch Feb. 17

Youʼre invited to the Thirty-Third Annual Welcoming Your Neighbor brunch on Monday, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seasons, 644 Pascack Road, in the Township of Washington. Presented by the Interfaith Brotherhood/Sisterhood Committee of Bergen County, the event is a great chance to learn about and experience our nine Bergen County faith communities: Bahaʼi, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Sikh, and Unitarian Universalist. It includes the Interfaith Youth Singers featuring children and youth of our faith communities, an inter-

faith fair, and an Islamic performance. Each year a different community hosts the brunch, giving insight into its beliefs and practices. This year, keynote speaker is Imam Sohaib Sultan, the first full-time Muslim life coordinator and chaplain at Princeton University in the Office of Religious Life. Imam Sultan is a public lecturer on Islam, Muslim culture, and Muslim-Western relations in the United States and abroad. He is the author of “The Koran for Dummies” (Wiley, 2004) and “The Qurʼan and Sayings of Prophet Muhammad: Selections Annotated &

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The Feb. 3 meeting of the Tenafly Garden Club Inc. will be held in the Garden Room at the Davis Johnson Park and Gardens at Englewood Street and Westervelt Avenue, Tenafly at 11:30 a.m. Kathy Sauerborn will present her program, titled “Gardening For Hummingbirds.” Sauerborn has 15 years experience in gardening for hummingbirds and has a Certified Wildlife Habitat. She is a past president of the Passaic Master Gardeners and a member of the Audubon Society. Program donation for nonmembers is $10. Donation proceeds go to Rutgers Gardens Scholarship Fund, c/o Bruce Crawford, Director. Refreshments follow the presentation and there will be time to ask questions. All are welcome. For information and to register, call (201) 568-8254.

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Our installation crews put down floor protectors wherever foot traffic will take place,” say David Whalen and Scott Ives. “We take great pride in the many times a technician leaves a home and the customer feels they must call right away to compliment our staff on the excellent service or installation they have just experienced with Whalen & Ives Inc. “Please become a Whalen & Ives customer today and see what a difference ʻBig enough to get the job done and small enough to careʼ can mean for you,” say David Whalen and Scott Ives.

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place with his presence in it. Ralph was born in Weehawken, N.J., on April 3, 1942, to On Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, the late Martha (nee Marino) and Constance Ayars (nee Zeiger), Ralph F. Passante, and was raised passed away at the age of 69. Con- in North Bergen, NJ. As the stance was born youngest son of a proudly Italian on August 2, family, he early on developed the 1950 in Brook- meticulous cooking skills and lyn, N.Y. to Rose sophisticated palate for which, Baffa Zeiger and years later, he would be renowned Edward Zeiger among his friends. Basketball was his passion. He and grew up in Tenafly, N.J. She was an All-State player at Memorithen obtained a al High School in West New York, degree in fine N.J., and continued to excel at St. arts at Skidmore College. After col- Johnʼs University in Jamaica, Long lege, Constance lived in Los Ange- Island. He coached at Holy Trinity les, Calif., where she worked as a School in Fort Lee, St. Cecelia graphic designer and obtained a High School in Englewood, and graduate degree at UCLA. She then Northern Valley Regional High made a career change and pursued a School in Old Tappan, as well as law degree, graduating from Yale multiple travel leagues. He was Law. Upon completion of her J.D., never happier than when enthusiasConstance moved to New York tically cheering on his players or City, joined Cravath, Swaine & his grandchildren at a game. Ralph owned and operated Moore where she practiced as a corporate attorney for 25 years, and Royal Printing Service in West lived in the Chelsea neighborhood New York, the company founded of Manhattan. Constance always by his father in 1932, for 57 years, stayed connected to art. She had an proudly building on the family extensive private collection, and legacy with his sons, David and especially enjoyed collecting the art Kevin. His reputation was her favorite artist and dear friend, unmatched for integrity, honesty, and character, and many of his Mark Beard. After retiring from law, Con- business associates also cherished stance moved to Old Lyme, Conn. him as a friend. He enjoyed traveling the world and returned to practicing her first love, art. She primarily painted in with his beloved wife, as well as watercolor and completed over 800 entertaining at home with great pieces, sometimes painting a new food and company—no one ever work each day, up until her death. refused one of his invitations. Her artwork has shown work at the When he wanted to relax, he loved Cooley Gallery and the Lyme Art nothing more than going fishing on Association and Essex Art Associa- his boat, and he found joy in nature: tion. Her final exhibit, “A Few of feeding and watching the birds in My Favorite Things,” was on dis- the backyard, or growing fresh vegplay at Chelsea Frames in Manhat- etables and herbs in his garden. Ralphʼs generosity was legtan. She is survived by her beloved friend since birth, Maureen Previti, endary, as was his compassion, and Maureenʼs family (husband especially for those less fortunate Frank, son Robert, and daughters than himself, and he selflessly supported his community with his Christina and Regina). time, money, and talents. No one ever had a better or more loyal RALPH S. friend, and my parentsʼ marriage PASSANTE, SR. was the best role model anyone Ralph S. Passante, Sr., of Old ever saw. He is survived by his beloved Tappan, passed away in the early hours of Mon- wife of 55 years (and partner of day, Jan. 27, 61), Lucia (nee Witt); his sons, 2020, after a Ralph, Jr., of Old Tappan, David brief illness. He (and Madelyn), of Harrington Park, was loved and and Kevin (and Allison), of Norrespected by all wood; his grandchildren, Nicole, who met him, Nicholas, Christopher, Julia, and and he made the Alexander; his sister, Betty world a better Stevens, of North Bergen, and

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numerous other relatives and friends. Theodore Hesburgh said, “The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother,” and by that measure—and innumerable others—there has never been a better husband, father, and human being. He was as fine a human being and as exemplary a member of the community as has ever lived. “We love you, Dad, and will miss you always.” Visitation: Sunday, Feb. 2, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale. Funeral: Feb. 3 at 10 a.m., St. Pius X Church, 268 Old Tappan Rd. Old Tappan. Interment immediately following: George Washington Memorial Park, 234 Paramus Road, Paramus. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ralphʼs memory may be made to one of the following worthy organizations, which have great personal meaning to the family: • New York City Gay Menʼs Chorus, 561 Seventh Ave., Suite 701, New York, NY 10018, https://www.nycgmc.org • CASA for Children of Bergen County, One Bergen County Plaza, Suite 334, Hackensack, NJ 07601, www.bergencasa.org • The V Foundation for Cancer Research, 14600 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513; https://www.v.org/home.

TODD C. SCHUSTER

Todd C. Schuster, 76, of Northvale, passed away on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. Todd was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Mildred Schuster. He was a beloved and loyal friend and will be missed by all who knew him. Todd was a master fabricator and was instrumental in the early days of AMA Superbike racing with BMW and American Honda. After years of working with race teams, Todd opened his own shop, Precision Specialties in Tappan, N.Y. He was also a member of IATSE Local 1 in New York City. Visitation was Jan. 28 at Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale. In lieu of flowers, donations in Toddʼs memory may be made to the Bergen County Animal Shelter, 100 United Lane, Teterboro, NJ 07608.

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Elma was a resident of Englewood, for over 60 years. She was well known for her great southern style cooking and was a selfemployed chef for over 40 years. She was an active member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church, Hackensack, where she served as a Deaconess. Elma leaves to mourn: her sons, Henry Atkinson (Faye) of Lawrenceville, Ga., Johnny White (Debbie) of Garfield, N.J. and the late Lee White (Shirley), Willingboro, N.J.; a brother, Thomas Atkinson (Catherine), and sister, Willie Bell Hough (Joe Louis); a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and friends.

NICHOLAS C. TERESI

Nicholas C. Teresi, of Haworth, passed away Jan. 28, 2020. An Army veteran of Vietnam, he retired in 2014 from Lexus of Englewood, where he was parts manager for over 20 years. Beloved husband of Nancy. Devoted father of Judith Heilferty and husband David, Jeff and Doug Phillips, Danielle, Robert and Karl Schubert. Dear brother of Anthony Teresi and wife Jean, Marie Hazen and husband, Drew, the late Mario Teresi and Ann Optof. Loving grandfather of Felicity Heilferty. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. The funeral will leave Petrik Funeral Home, Bogota, Monday morning Feb. 3 at 9 a.m. for the funeral Mass at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Haworth at 10. Interment Hackensack Cemetery. Visiting Saturday and Sunday, 2-5 p.m.

LOLITA VILLAMARIA

Lolita Villamaria, 83, of Teaneck, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Eduardo Villamaria. Devoted mother of Edward and his wife, June, and Daniel and his wife, Kristi. Loving grandmother of six grandchildren. Dear sister of Rosario Manuson. Lolita was an accomplished flavor chemist, developing popular and beloved flavors like strawberry-banana yogurt; Key Lime Pie and other tropical flavors for chewing gum; and strawberry daquiri and margarita mix for a popular restaurant chain. She was a devout Catholic and travelled abroad on many religious pilgrimages; her most meaningful experience taking place while visiting the holy place of Our Lady of Lourdes. Lolitaʼs biggest sense of pride and her most important accomplishment, however, was her devotion for her family. She will be missed dearly by all. Family received visitors at the Volk Leber Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was at St. Anastasia R.C. Church. Interment, George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. To view Lolitaʼs tribute page, visit volkleber.com

WILLIAM R. VILLAROSA

William Robert Villarosa, 72, of Haworth, passed into eternal life on Jan. 21, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was the youngest of 15 children, born to the late Marcus and Gertrude (nee Cressler) Villarosa. A lifelong resident of Bergen County, he grew up in Waldwick and attended Midland Park High School, where he captained the football team and was an All-League athlete. He graduated from the University of Richmond and received an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Bill worked in the accounting field throughout his career and, prior to retirement, for the State of New Jersey. He is survived by his wife, Susanne (nee Cicconi), and his daughters, Hillary and Greta Villarosa, to whom he was deeply devoted. His surviving siblings include Gladys Strey, Daniel Villarosa, Arthur Villarosa, Dolores Bigby, and Diane Gilmore, as well as many nieces and nephews. Visitation hours were Jan. 26 at Volk Leber Funeral Home, Oradell. Funeral Mass was at Sacred Heart Church, Haworth. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Billʼs name may be made to the Pulmonary at Fibrosis Foundation igfn.us/vf/PFFTribute/WilliamVillarosa. To view Billʼs tribute page, please visit volkleber.com.

LAURA RUTH DAY

Laura Ruth Day, 91, of Demarest, died Jan. 20, 2020. She is survived by her loving family: her son, Bill, and wife, Sue; her daughter, Leslie, and husband, Ernie; her brother, Peter, and sister-in-law, Kathlyn; and her five cherished granddaughters, Brittany, Caroline, Emma, Lindsay, and Austen. Born as Ruth Jadrosich in Fairview, N.J., she graduated from Union Hill High School in 1944 as class Valedictorian and voted as the person-most-likelyto-succeed. She received a bachelorʼs degree from the University of Michigan and a masterʼs degree from Columbia University in the years that followed. Ruth met Bill Day, her beloved husband of 67 years, in high school. After Bill graduated from Yale in 1949, the couple reunited and married on March 29, 1952. Ruth worked in the Bell System during the 1950s and 1960s where she advanced to become one of the most senior women in the company, until she departed to raise her two children. After her kids started primary school, the couple cofounded Rand Display, a point of CONTINUED ON PAGE 27

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use the press and social media to get the word out about your work and gain awareness of some of the challenges that can occur with these outlets. Understanding an organizationʼs mission and work are key to engaging the community. Archontou will share best practices, insights and strategies that evolving organizations can consider and implement around media relations. This workshop does not provide continuing education units. To register, contact Karen@karenadler.net. register, contact Karen Adler at Karen@karenadler.net.

Communicating With Adolescents, Speaking Their Language Feb. 4 at 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Vantage Health System, 2 Park Ave., Dumont Presenter Debbie Mann, LCSW, helps participants address how to understand how adolescents think and feel and how to get them to respond. Participants will learn strategies and techniques to engage adolescents and to help families learn how to talk to their adolescents about difficult topics and get them to talk back. This workshop is offered in conjunction with Rutgers University, School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education. Three continuing education units will be given. Register online at http://sswweb.rutgers.edu/ssw/ce/index.php?

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reader, enjoyed crossword puzzles, FROM PAGE 26 purchase advertising company that and managed her investment portthey owned and operated success- folio. She and Bill sailed on the fully for over 25 years. Ruth loved Demarest and sup- Hudson River and around the ported the town by sitting on the Northeast coast, traveled extenBoard of Education for Northern sively globally, collected art and Valley Regional High School for antiques, and enjoyed cooking and many years. More recently, she hosting large family gatherings, was an active member of the including their annual holiday Demarest Historical Society. In party. Most importantly, Ruth her spare time, she was an avid treasured her time with family and

human resource management and explore the legal and ethical issues related to it. Strategies to recruit and retain a high-quality workforce will be addressed and ways to maintain a discrimination- and harassment-free environment will be identified.This workshop is offered in conjunction with Rutgers University, School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education. Three continuing education units will be given. Register online at http://sswweb.rutgers.edu/ssw/ce/index.php ?m=catalog&cid=1986.

friends who will forever remember her fondly and cherish their memories together. At press time, a memorial service was scheduled at Barrett Funeral Home in Tenafly, on Feb. 2 at 10:30 a.m.

HERBERT FALKENSTERN III

Herbert Falkenstern III, 76, of Norwood, passed away on Jan. 23,

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2020. A wake was held at the Moritz Funeral Home in Closter on Saturday, Feb. 1. Herbert was born on Oct. 27, 1943, in Englewood to Herbert and Eleanor Falkenstern. Herbert grew up in Norwood and, after graduating from Northern Valley High School in 1963, he made a career as a concessionaire at the Bergen County Courthouse, retiring after 43 years. He was a 50

year member of the New Jersey Blind Menʼs Association and a member of Church of the Holy Communion in Norwood. Survived by brothers Allan (Ruth) of Norwood and Gary (Eleanor) of Gilbert, Arizona; nephews Scott and Brian; nieces Jennifer and Shannon; 10 grandnephews and grandnieces; and many loving cousins and friends.

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The Community Chestʼs Professional Development Workshop Series announces four workshops will be held during the winter and spring seasons. Topics to be covered are: communicating with adolescents; the art of presentation; managing the media and using social media; and human resources management. The workshops are free and open to supervisors and middle managers working with area nonprofit organizations. Advanced registration is required. For information or to

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computers with a number of viruses. Thereʼs also something called spear phishing campaigns in which a harmful link is attached to a seemingly ordinary email message. When the recipient clicks on the link, it exposes that computer to intrusion. Where public and private industry are concerned is with the rise in ransomware. These are sophisticated schemes where the criminal gains access to a companyʼs computer system in order to encrypt the companyʼs electronic files. The criminal then holds those files or the keys to the encryption for ransom, demanding that the company pay a certain amount of money in order to regain the files. The FBI does not encourage that a company pay that ransom. Doing so only emboldens the criminal who will then go on to target other companies on the heels of that success. Instead, we want victim companies to come to us as early as possible and seek our help. Victims of cyber crime— whether they are a private citizen or a member of private industry— should report the crime to our Internet Complaint Center, or IC3 for short. They can call their local police department, the local FBI office, and can also file online at www.ic3.gov. HV: When did cyber crimes first begin? CS: Cyber crimes came into existence and have grown with the advent of the internet in the 1990s and early 2000s. At that time, cyber crimes were committed by individuals who had sophisticated knowledge of the architecture and had tools and capabilities. There were very few individuals who could do this. But, now, you donʼt have to be a computer scientist to be able to commit a cyber attack. HV: Who are the people who are committing cyber crimes nowadays? CS: As more people have access to the internet, there are more opportunities for exploitation and an increased “attack surface.” The internet provides anonymity and reach, so cyber crimes can be committed by anyone in any location across the world. Many cyber crimes today involve breaking into and disrupting American companies to steal trade secrets and other sensitive corporate data and also universities for their cutting-edge research

and development. HV: When did the FBI Cyber Division begin? CS: The FBIʼs Cyber Division was established in 2002 to address cybercrime in a coordinated way with specially trained cyber squads at FBI headquarters and in each of our 56 field offices, staffed with agents and analysts who protect against and investigate computer intrusions, theft of intellectual property and personal information, child pornography and exploitation, and online fraud. HV: How many computer crimes has the FBI investigated? CS: The FBI has investigated thousands of cyber crimes, and a number of those cases were deemed of such significance that the rapid response and specialized skills of the Cyber Action Team were required. Some of those cases affected U.S. interests abroad, and the team deployed overseas, working through their attache offices and with their international partners. Successful cyber crime investigations typically involve collaboration and coordination with other federal, state, and local partners; private sector partnerships; and frequently coordination with foreign law enforcement counterparts. HV: How does the FBI respond to cyber crimes? CS: The FBI can respond with a range of investigative assets, including the Cyber Action Team (CAT). This rapid deployment group can be on the scene just about anywhere in the world within 48 hours, providing investigative support and helping to answer critical questions that can quickly move a case forward. HV: Can you walk us through how the FBI finds cyber criminals? CS: The responding investigative team makes an initial assessment, and then call in additional experts as needed. We have partnerships and alliances with other organizations throughout the US and around the world. On site, the team looks for a hackerʼs signature, called TTPs—tools, techniques, and procedures. The TTPs usually point to a specific group or person. The hackers may represent a criminal enterprise looking for financial gain or state-sponsored entities seeking a strategic advantage over the U.S. HV: What are the penalties for cyber crimes? CS: Cyber crimes can fall under a number of criminal statutes and so there is no blanket

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answer to that question. Depending on the crime that was committed, whether it is deemed a misdemeanor or a felony, if there are considerable assets lost or destroyed, will affect how the crime is charged and the corresponding sentencing exposure. A misdemeanor usually does not involve a prison term but could attach fines and other penalties. A felony, again, depending on the severity and type of crime, could result in a prison sentence. Often in these cases where money, intellectual property, or other assets are lost, the criminal is ordered to pay restitution to the victim. HV: Does the FBI come to companies and do onsite cyber assessments to ensure that they are properly protected from cyber crimes? CS: No. Most of the information in the United States is owned by private industry and the FBI does not have an invasive presence in the private sector unless a breach has been committed. We are not a regulatory agency. That having been said, as I stated earlier, we are working to build and strengthen our relationships within the private sector so that we can better assist should a cyber attack occur. Although the FBI cannot provide advice on how to protect a companyʼs network, we can provide an overview of the threat landscape to enable private industry to make informed decisions on how to best protect their networks. Establishing trusted partnerships with the FBI before a cyber incident is essential in proactively protecting a companyʼs network and assisting the government with securing our nation. HV: What advice does the FBI give companies and businesses that specifically ask for its expertise with their cyber securi-

CS: When I meet with companies and organizations, I always refer them to frameworks and standards, such as those found in the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Cyber security Framework. It an excellent road map to building a secure cyber system that offers five continuous and concurrent steps: identify your most vital assets; protect those assets with a secure plan; monitor your access and controls; have a response plan to a cyber breach; have a recovery plan. HV: What advice can you give individuals to protect their computers from cyber attacks? CS: Here are some of the FBIʼs recommendations: Set strong passwords; use multifactor authentication; use antivirus software; back up important data; install patches and updates; do not click on links from untrusted sources; avoid using public Wi-Fi for sensitive activities; use privacy settings on social media sites; if you are a victim of a cyber crime, contact the local police and the IC3 and submit a complaint; if your banking and/or personal information has been hacked, contact credit reporting agencies and alert your banks. HV: Does the FBI have special guidelines for children who surf the internet? CS: I would direct both children and their parents to the FBIʼs Safe Online Surfing (FBI-SOS) program. Itʼs a nationwide initiative designed to educate children in grades three to eight about the dangers they face on the Internet and to help prevent crimes against children. If you go to www.fbi.gov, you will find the Safe Online Surfing website.

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