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A $700,000 contribution agreement with the Fairways at Edgewood developer to help fund municipal improvements—likely a new Public Safety Complex—was approved by four council members at the Jan. 27 meeting. A couple weeks prior, council approved the developerʼs agreement, which sets rules that the developer, Woodmont Properties, Fairfield, must follow in constructing Fairways at Edgewood, a 249unit development that includes 225 townhomes and quadplexes—plus 24 affordable townhomes—on nine holes (about 44 acres) of the former 27-hole Edgewood Country Club. The massive new residential development—approved in June 2019 by the Joint Planning Board—will likely break ground in spring/summer, say local officials, and the $700,000 may serve as a downpayment on a future bond issue for the estimated $10 million to $12 million public safety building, said Township Administrator Gennaro Rotella. Much of the planned Fairways development lies directly opposite

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MEET THE MAYORS (from left) Montvale Council President Douglas Arendacs, Chamber Secretary Christine Issackedes, Emerson Mayor Danielle DiPaola, Chamber President Robin Effron Malley, Woodcliff Lake Mayor Carlos Rendo, Park Ridge Mayor Keith Misciagna, Oradell Mayor Dianne Didio, Hillsdale Mayor John Ruocco, Township of Washington Mayor Peter Calamari, Chamber Vice President Skip Kelley, Chamber member Olga Epstein, and Westwood Mayor Raymond Arroyo. BY JOHN SNYDER OF PASCACK PRESS

Approximately two dozen members of the valley business community turned out to the annual Breakfast with the Greater Pascack Valley Mayors on Jan. 29 at the Iron Horse Restaurant. In turns at the microphone many of the mayors voiced concern that significant construction

in the area is being driven by external forces, with local residents bearing the brunt of infrastructure costs and traffic. The leaders, notably Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo, also spoke to trends that showed the Pascack Valley remains an attractive area to do business, and that towns willing to innovate could see rich rewards. Speaking to “churn and dynamism” in downtown West-

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wood against the backdrop of an ongoing master plan review, Arroyo said, “Some see the glass as half empty when in fact itʼs quite full.” 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.

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Economic development in the Borough of Montvale continues rapidly changing the once rural community into a hub of residential and retail building, and a magnet for new businesses—mirroring changes gradually transforming towns throughout the region. Some changes have been driven by affordable housing settlements mandated under state law, and others reflect shifts in the retail and commercial real estate markets. In 2013, the owners of DePieroʼs Farm in Montvale— then one of Bergen Countyʼs last remaining farms—decided to sell. Now in its place is an upscale shopping mall anchored by Wegmans supermarket. Other planned developments in the borough include a 350-unit mixed-use residential development on the former MercedesBenz corporate site; 80 townhouse-style homes on a 13-acre site formerly owned by A&P; and 185 units on a 7-acre property formerly owned by Sony Corp. Montvale Mayor Michael Ghassali—speaking ahead of the Feb. 4 Montvale Chamber of Commerce 2020 Regional KickOff event—said town leaders like to think of the borough as a hub for development, new businesses and opportunities. Ghassali spoke to Pascack

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thanks all those who made so many important contributions and donations to our 2020 Cardinals vs. Cancer Alumni Basketball Day. This event has become a great source of pride within the Westwood Regional School District Community. Over the years, CarTo the editor: dinals vs. Cancer has been able to THE 2020 CARDINALS vs. support local families and their Cancer Committee sincerely fight against cancer. [See “Seventh Cardinals vs. Cancer Jan. 11 in Memory of a Pal,” Dec. 23, 2019.] Also, a special thanks to all our volunteers, including teachers, parents, administration, coaches, students, custodial staff, basketball alumni players and parents, community members, National Honor Society students, Westwood High School Cheerleaders, and the boys and girls basketball teams. Proceeds from this yearʼs event continued to support the

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ABOVE, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Peter and Arthur Van Riper on the farm in 1985; the farm store on Chestnut Ridge Road as it looked in the 1960s; and the inside of the store in the 1980s. Arthur Van Riper passed away last week at 87.

Community mourns loss of Artie Van Riper BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

Arthur Van Riper, 87, one of the former owners of Van Riperʼs Farms in Woodcliff Lake, died on Sunday, Jan. 26, of natural causes. His passing evoked memories of happier days at the once hugely popular Chestnut Ridge Road farm believed to have been the stateʼs oldest continually operating farm. Van Riperʼs Farm was sold— replaced by a supermarket—in 1994. The farm began operations in 1791 when the first crop was planted on its 160 acres. When the farm closed in the mid-1990s it was the oldest in Woodcliff Lake. Arthur Van Riper Sr. was the 11th generation to farm the land. For many, the end of Van

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Riperʼs was the end of an era. Arthur, a lifelong resident, ran the farm with his brothers, Peter and Ralph, after returning from service in Korea. According to relatives, one of his annual farm highlights—and most loved by visitors—were the Halloween decorations and displays, which started in the 1960s. Van Riperʼs was decked out every Halloween with witches, scarecrows, and featured hayrides for the kids, and in later years an array of characters including vampires and blood-curdling evildoers to scare visitors. Arthur was the main force behind preparing the farm for its Halloween showcase. On a memorial page online, family and friends posted heartfelt messages recalling many happy

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times and moments. “My thoughts and prayers are with Bonnie, Art, Lyn and family at this very sad time. I have so many wonderful memories of Artie, the family and the farm. My very first job was with these wonderful people. I hold these memories close to my heart because they were such an amazing part of growing up in Woodcliff Lake. Rest In Peace Artie and fly high!” wrote Debbie Salvaggione. Roni Wildoner, who posted a picture of Van Riperʼs apple cider stand, said, “Many fond memories of Van Riper farm and the entire family. May Artie RIP and know his lifeʼs work has created so many memories for so many people.” Linda Schroeder wrote about what Arthur Sr. meant to her life. Publisher Editor Art Director Director of Advertising

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“Some people come into our lives, and when they leave, we know for sure we have been touched deep in our souls. We know that we are better people because they were a part of our lives. We forever feel their touch. That was Artie.” Van Riper is survived by a brother Ralph; his wife of 57 years, Bonnie, a son, Arthur Jr., a daughter, Lyn; grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. “Strong as an ox and gentle as a butterflyʼs wing. Known for always having a joke at the ready. An imaginative artist, McGiverlike tinkerer, private pilot, farmer, Irish philosopher, dog-person, ever-ready volunteer, great hugger and lifelong friend,” reads an obituary posted online.

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Mayors dish at annual chamber forum organizationʼs president, Robin Malley of Friedberg Properties, set the tone for the roughly hourlong event, airing concerns about vacant storefronts and increasing traffic. She said she believed Amazon, the commercial juggernaut,

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.” Also speaking were Emerson Mayor Danielle DiPaola, Hillsdale

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Danielle DiPaola, a Republican who inherited Democratic predecessor Louis Lamatinaʼs agreements for a major mixed-use redevelopment project downtown, told the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 29 that the borough has lost “seven of its thriving businesses due to redevelopment in the name of affordable housing.” In order to get 29 affordable housing units, Emerson “lost seven businesses so far. Two others are still open and theyʼre fighting for their lives,” she said at the chamberʼs annual mayors breakfast at The Iron Horse Restaurant in Westwood. DiPaola said the borough is “desperately” looking for a place to help relocate Cork & Keg

liquor store at 188 Kinderkamack Road after the boroughʼs redevelopment partner exercised their right to condemn the storeʼs lease. DiPaola She said the project, known locally as Block 419, was pitched such that it would result in something “similar to a Westwood Avenue” in Westwood. “Thatʼs not whatʼs happening,” she said. She described 14,000 square feet of retail space, in addition to the majority of the first floor occupied by “a large gym for the people living in the building only. The project will have a five-story parking garage,

and traffic is going to be a very big issue.” DiPaola also predicted a worsening of traffic on Linwood and Lincoln. She said the borough hadnʼt seen many traffic benefits from the recent Kinderkamack Road corridor overhaul, saying the council is “reaching out to Bergen County and New Jersey Transit for meetings, asking them to come back and revisit this issue.” Regarding the planned 29 affordable housing units, 22 will be incorporated into Emerson Station as three-, two-, and one-bedroom units. The remaining seven units, DiPaola said, will comprise a standalone building across from Dunkinʼ Donuts. —John Snyder

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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 FROM PAGE 1

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MAYORS DISH: ‘The glass is quite full,’ Arroyo says of Westwood

WESTWOOD—Mayor Ray Arroyo was optimistic at the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce annual mayors breakfast Jan. 29, noting, “I know folks are concerned about empty storefronts—losing L&N Grand and recently The Canteen—and that the former Jos. A. Bank site sits subdivided and empty.” But, he said, “I think folks

who havenʼt been in town that long may not have the full picture and may tend to put more significance in empty storefronts than is Arroyo warranted.” At the gathering at the Iron

Horse Restaurant, Arroyo cited research from Celebrate Westwood and the Westwood Chamber of Commerce, with data assembled and organized by Historic Preservation Commission members Camille Sesena and Lauren Letizia. He said facts show that from 2015 to now “There have been 50 new, expanded, or relocated busi-

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Douglas Arendacs filled in for Mayor Michael Ghassali at the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce mayors breakfast Jan. 29, first delivering a positive financial health report capped by mention of $4 million in surplus. He spoke to new ratables and tax revenue: “While we did lose corporate tenants, we gained at The Shoppes at DePiero Farms; the Wegmans site is almost completely filled, which is great news for smaller business owners and tenants,” he said. “It seems like every day Iʼm going out for a ribbon cutting ceremony, which is a pretty cool thing,” he added. He said Sharp Electronics, KPMG, and Memorial Sloan Ket-

tering have been expanding in Montvale, drawing new business here. He praised the work of both the Montvale Chamber of Arendacs Commerce and Ghassaliʼs Montvale Economic Development and Retention Committee, which is composed of six residents with significant background in sales, finance, and marketing, focused on “fulfilling the needs of Montvaleʼs corporate tenants while maintaining the integrity and characteristics of the residential community.” Arendacs said a factor leading to a second year of zero

municipal tax increases is Montvaleʼs commitment to shared services, principally with River Vale, Woodcliff Lake, and Park Ridge. Montvale settled last year with Fair Share Housing Center, across from The Shoppes At DePiero Farms at the former Mercedes-Benz site. In the works are 308 units, 44 of them credited as affordable. An additional 60,000 square feet of Class A office space with retail stores, restaurants, and a dine-in theater are due for review at the Planning Board, he said. “This project is estimated to generate an additional $1.5 million in tax revenue,” Arendacs said. —John Snyder PHOTO BY MURRAY BASS

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expansion of Hanami Restaurant, the addition of Kimchi Smoke Barbecue, the expansion of Westwood Ophthalmology, “and the privately funded $300,000 renewal of the sidewalks and tree wells.” He said the once empty Gap building was renovated in 2016 and now features three retail uses fronting Westwood Avenue, two retail food uses fronting Center Square, and two luxury apartments. In 2018 the 35,000-squarefoot Westwood Regional Veterinary Hospital replaced the racketball club on Kinderkamack Road. Last year work began on the old Parian Jewelers site, which will be converted to a ground floor food use and utility spaces above. Also last year, he said, Westwood Prime Meats expanded into the former Chicoʼs storefront with Prime Eats, “a multi-generation family of old-school butchers— now gourmet food purveyors as well.” Arroyo characterized such work as “ongoing evolution guided by thoughtful and deliberative planning and zoning adjustments.” “That five-year slice saw in the neighborhood of $45 million to $50 million of private equity invested in our CBD/SPE, with potential investors lined up and poised to invest more,” he said. —John Snyder PHOTO BY MURRAY BASS

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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,” Murphy said in a statement. “New Jersey faces an imminent threat from climate change, from rising seas that threaten our

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secure armory for holding and securing police firearms, and related improvements to the boroughʼs emergency communications system and equipment, Rotella said.

pitch creates a shorter building that is in context with its mostly twostory residential neighbors,” states the posted project description. It further notes two vehicle entry points will be located on Rivervale Road, entering a public parking lot for the new complex and an existing parking lot for the senior and community center building. “At the rear of the [public safety complex] there is secure police parking, access to underground police parking, Sally Port entry, and a bay for vehicle maintenance. There is also a secure staff entry at the rear of the building,” notes Settembrinoʼs project post. P.D. and court option? A second online description

notes an option for a police facility and municipal court. Should that option be considered, it notes public access on the first floor includes a lobby, restrooms and municipal court service counters and police dispatch, a prosecutorʼs office and public defenderʼs office. Second floor would include areas for police evidence, detective bureau, administration departments, facility services, and functional areas, said the website. Although the resolution approved Jan. 27 said Woodmont Properties was making a $750,000 contribution to the borough, Rotella said the amount was $700,000 according to his records. Photo courtesy Settembrino Architects

Club News? Let us help promote your club or organization. Send all news to pascackpress@thepressgroup.net or mail to: Pascack Press, P.O. Box 335, Westwood, NJ 07675 A RENDERING of a possible River Vale Public Safety Complex, yet to be approved by River Vale Township Council. Council approved a contribution agreement Jan. 27 with Woodmont Properties, developer of Fairways at Edgewood, providing $700,000 to help with a likely future bond down payment for the facility’s construction. Designs ordered Council members hired Settembrino Architects, of Red Bank, last March for $562,500 to provide architectural design services for a new public safety complex. The council has discussed onand-off for years the need for a new police facility, since the current jail facility is outdated and does not meet code. In late 2018, council bonded for $1 million to pay for upfront design and engineering costs for a new public safety building. The proposed Public Safety Complex is planned for the former Meskerʼs property near Rivervale Road and Prospect Avenue, which adjoins the townshipʼs Senior and Community Center. The current police facility was built in the 1960s, according to borough officials. Designs due by March

lowing public input and final design changes, he anticipates introducing a bond ordinance later in 2020 to finance the new police building. The bond will probably cover a 25- or 30-year time frame. In late 2018, Mayor Glen Jasionowski said that a complex costing $7 million was likely to add an additional $175 to annual property taxes and a $10 million complex would add about $250 yearly over the bondʼs length.

Police department upgrades Rotella said the new public safety building will probably not include a municipal court, as initially thought, but provide an area for the police department, a gym area, three jail cells and holding area, a processing area, and a secure area for transferring prisoners. Other improvements include a

Rotella said in discussions with Woodmont Properties, the developer recognized the importance of the borough building a new public safety building. “When the developer puts in a huge project, they want to give something back to the community,” he noted. Building previews On Settembrino Architectsʼ website, the architect shows two renderings for the proposed River Vale public safety complex, conservatively estimating its “construction value” at $7 million. “Settembrino Architects has approached the Public Safety Complex to have a more residential feel to fit the neighborhoodʼs context. The materials proposed are a stone base veneer, horizontal composite siding, metal roofs, and craftsman-style windows, columns and pilasters. A lower sloped roof

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by the stateʼs Municipal Land Use Law, and utilizing town planners and zoning regulations, work with property owners to determine appropriate site-by-site uses. Ghassali said while he tries to cooperate with area mayors on regional impacts of development, “we have different priorities and different needs.” In one such case—at the 37acre former Sony Corp. campus that straddles the Park Ridge and Montvale border, alongside Woodcliff Lake—two neighboring communities chose divergent strategies. “We reluctantly settled,” Ghassali said of the boroughʼs affordable housing negotiations. “We cannot fight a losing battle and lose taxpayersʼ dollars.” Previously, Ghassali had railed against the current Superior Court jurisdiction over affordable housing, mandated by the stateʼs Fair Share Housing Law. The Montvale settlement agreement covers the years 2015–2025. It called for 615 new residential units, including 106 affordable units. “Come 2025, we will fight. We will not sit idly by; we have met our obligation,” said the mayor. Soon after Montvale settled, Woodcliff Lake also settled its affordable agreement. Only Park Ridge remains without a settlement. The borough allowed for a major redevelopment on Kinderkamack Road that does provide for 24 affordable rental units. The five-story, 240-unit rental apartment building with 17,000 square feet of retail space is part of a transit village.

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Transition at River Vale library

To the editor: Note: As a member of the River Vale Free Public Library listserv, we received this item over email on Jan. 29. TO THE RIVER VALE Community: I will be retiring at the end of this month following 12 years as your library director. Under the direction of our Board of Trustees and with the support of the town-

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The Knights of Columbus, St. Thomas More Council #2188 Westwood/Hillsdale, is running its winter clothing drive through February. You can give to this worthy cause by donating your clean all-

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The Sundial Garden Club presents “A Year in the Life of a Beekeeper” at next meeting, Monday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. at Meadowbrook Elementary School, 50 Piermont Ave. Guest speaker Lisa Skoglund has been keeping bees since 2014, supplying honey to the community. She has been accepted into the Eastern Apicultural Society Master

Beekeeping certification program, where she is pursuing further study of these fascinating insects. Human beekeeping or apiculture has been practiced for millennia, since at least the times of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece. Apart from honey and pollination, honey bees produce beeswax, royal jelly, and propolis. Skoglund will give an overall

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The Westwood Elks are running a golden ticket raffle, drawing Sunday, April 19 at 1 p.m. at Westwood Elks Lodge 1562. The buffet and refreshments will be available to ticket holders. Only 200 tickets are available at a $100 donation. If all 200 are sold, $10,000 will go to the winner. This is an elimination drawdown from start to finish. Three $150 consolation prizes will be pulled leading up to the eventual winner. The last ticket pulled will be the winner, or the last two owners may agree to split the grand prize.

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$8 admission at the door. For the past few years, many of the literature pieces and artworks featured at Lit Out Loud will appear in the annual publication of the literary magazine at the end of the school year. The club accepts poetry, short stories, artwork, and photography from any student at PV who is interested in submitting, and the club works hard readying the magazine for its release in June. The funds from Lit Out Loud go toward producing the magazine and enable the staff to distribute to students and faculty for free. For more information, write club advisor Matthew Morone at mmorone@pascack.org.

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The Thomas J. Riley Senior Center is a special meeting place for senior citizens of the Pascack Valley and wider Bergen and Rockland counties to enjoy hot nutritious and delicious meals, meet new friends, learn something new, keep fit and informed, and stay active and independent. If you havenʼt checked it out lately youʼre missing a good thing. Here are a few highlights from the upcoming calendar:

Weekday Lunches The Thomas J. Riley Senior Center serves lunch Monday–Friday. Meals are catered by La Casa Formosa, an excellent Italian deli. Examples of menu items are ravioli, chicken Francese, meatloaf, pot roast, Caesar salad, broccoli cheddar soup, cream of mushroom soup, Parmesan crusted flounder, and an array of delicious sandwiches such as tuna salad, chicken, and eggplant Parmigiana Suggested donations are $3.50. For reservations, call (201) 6660840. Womenʼs Group Mondays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Thomas J. Riley Senior Center Program Coordinator Marisa Tarateta, MFT, leads an open discussion on

such topics as women in history, well being, and aging. Meet in the Arts & Crafts Room. Trivia Tuesdays Every Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Arts & Crafts Room Improve cognitive functioning in a fun atmosphere!

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is required by calling the Thomas J. Riley Senior Center, (201) 6660840. Dinner and Karaoke Friday, Feb. 28 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Register by Feb. 24. Cost is $15. See you at 100 Madison Ave., Westwood for a great

meal and a good time with friends. The Thomas J. Riley Senior Center, at 100 Madison Ave., Westwood, is a non-profit agency providing services either free of charge or at the least possible cost to hundreds of Bergen County seniors annually.

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Church hosts Amy Petty in concert Feb. 7

First Congregational Church, UCC, at 131 Pascack Road, presents a concert featuring the beautiful voice of Amy Petty highlighting her new album “The Darkness of Birds.” The show is Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The cost is $20. This is part of Pettyʼs East

Coast tour. Her signature sound is on full display in this her latest album. Sailing between lullaby and seduction, pleading and rebuke, her songs play out like short films, thoughtful and unconventional yet somehow familiar. A veteran performer, Petty has appeared on such prestigious stages as Carnegie Hall, The John

F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Bitter End, and Berklee College of Music. She has shared the main stage with such artists as Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, Suzanne Vega, and Steve Van Zandt. For more information, visit congregationalchurch.net or call (201) 391-5800.

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Harmonica club open mics Feb. 3, March 2

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, church-

es, 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 .

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Rec programs will keep you moving, creative

Getting 2020 off to a great start is easy when you get moving and harness your creativity with Westwood Recreation this winter! Online registration for all 2020 Winter Programs is open via the Community Pass link at westwoodnj.gov/179/recreation and in person at the Westwood Community Center. New for children this winter are Paint-a-Palooza, Lego Movie Making, and Dash Robotics complementing art, dance, piano, Soccer Squirts and indoor tennis. Fourth- and fifth-graders are invited to make new friends at the Afterschool Kids club, a free Fri-

day afternoon program where participants can join in on games and activities such as basketball, air hockey, foosball and more. Middle school students, take a teen art class, try knitting or tennis, or join tumbling or multisports afterschool programs. Adults, keep your 2020 fitness goals on track with yoga, basketball, and volleyball programs. The Special Needs Activity Program (SNAP) is enrolling for indoor soccer and art. This yearround program focuses on creating positive social and recreational experiences for children 3–21 who have physical or learning disabilities. Staff and volunteers

work on skill-building with participants while emphasizing enjoyment of the activities or sports. The SNAP brochure is at westwoodnj.gov/179/recreation. Register via Community Pass. Registration for the winter Forever Young Program (55+ adults) has begun. Download the latest newsletter at westwoodnj.gov/179/recreation, then register at the rec office at the Community Center, 55 Jefferson Ave. For listings of all 2020 Winter Program classes, with their dates, times and fees, check out westwoodnj.gov/179/recreation.

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PHHS, PVHS announce preschool registration

The Family and Consumer Science Department of Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley high schools are accepting applications for their preschool programs for the 2020–2021 school year. Registration will take place between now and March 1. The preschools are part of the Early Childhood and Family Education course. The programs enable high school students to

work with and observe young children while learning about child development and parenting. High school students are also provided with new and responsible roles by working with young children, learning skills and competencies they can use as preparation for parenthood and/or child service careers. The preschoolers are provided with opportunities for educa-

tional experiences associated with children their own age, both in play and regularly scheduled activities prepared and conducted by high school students. The classes will be in session four days per week. The anticipated schedule is Tuesday through Friday from the beginning of October through the beginning of June. There are openings in the program for children 3–4. The programs are available only to children who are at least 3 by Oct. 1, 2020 and who reside in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District. The children are selected for the programs via a lottery. For applications, visit pascack.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=134898&pageId=6173702 or email tlistro@pascack.org or jandersen@pascack.org.

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The Bergen County Chapter of the Embroiderersʼ Guild of America will hold its next meeting on Monday, Feb. 10 at 9:30 a.m. in the Red Barn at Guardian Angel Church, 320 Franklin Ave., Allendale. Members always bring their projects of embroidery, needle-

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The Stage Left Children’s Theater, Inc. (SLCT) was founded in 1999 by Artistic Director Ayn Lauren to provide cultural inspiration and development for children. SLCT is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 young people’s theater company in Rockland County, N.Y., is devoted to quality productions for, by, and with children. SLCT provides an environment in which young people develop life skills as they learn to use their imagination and creative energies to explore every aspect of theatrical production. Pictured: A Stage Left Children’s Theatre production of “Maltida” staged in 2019. To see what SLCT is up to this year, or to learn more about its musical, dance and theater programs, classes and workshops, visit stageleftct.org or call (845) 365-9000.

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Sign up now for the Winter Park Ridge Recreation Preschool (ages 2–5) Saturday morning sessions taught by certified coaches of TGA Premier Sports. The classes, at the Community Center, next to the Park Ridge Library, run Saturday, Jan. 18 to March 21. Parent and Me class (ages 2–3) run 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. PreK (ages 3–5) runs 10:15 to 11 a.m. Both sessions are 10 weeks long and the price is $200, which can be prorated. This awesome action-packed enrichment program is perfect for beginners to build their skills and have fun learning about sports in a safe and supportive environment. Space is limited. Register at bergencounty.playtga.com. For more information, contact Liz Falkenstern at (201) 573-1800 ext. 521 or lfalkenstern@parkridgeboro.com or Kevin Rooney at (201) 3747406 or krooney@playtga.com.

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In Hillsdale, about 14 acres are planned for redevelopment in a former industrial zone with options ranging from mixed use development to assisted living and senior living. No decisions have been made. Even in Haworth, where the small borough settled its afford-

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Rec launches adult beginner acrylics class

The Recreation Department is pleased to invite adults 55 and up to join a new Forever Young acrylic painting class with instructor/artist Jean Taras. The program is designed to cultivate the interests and skills of beginner adult art students (or those new to acrylic painting) by introducing materials, techniques and projects in a friendly, creative and expertly guided course.

The winter course includes introduction to acrylic paint and brush techniques, painting without brushes, painting leaves and trees, creating flowers, and a final project incorporating participantsʼ new skills into one beautiful piece of artwork. The 10-week session starts Thursday, Feb. 6 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.) in the Westwood Community Center Senior

Lounge. The course is free for Westwood residents, $50 for non-residents, all 55 and up. Materials are included. To register, sign up in the Recreation Department office in the Community Center, 55 Jefferson Ave. or call (201) 6647882. For a full schedule of Forever Young offerings, visit westwoodnj.gov/179/recreation.

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The Lakeside Choraliers looks forward to a look back … at the Roaring Twenties. Join the Lakeside Choraliers as the adult choir prepares for its

spring concert, “The Roaring Twenties,” featuring songs by Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, and George and Ira Gershwin, on Sunday, May 17.

Rehearsals begin 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27 at St. Paulʼs Episcopal Church, 4 Woodland Road, Montvale. New members are welcome.

able plan under Superior Court deadline in June 2019, the borough agreed to build a 41-unit multifamily complex on a 5.5-acre site with nine affordable units and a 35-unit complex with 14 affordable units. In Englewood Cliffs, which took its affordable housing settlement to trial last fall, the borough was ordered Jan. 17 to provide for

347 units of affordable housing, including construction of a 600unit complex on Sylvan Avenue, with 100 affordable units. The judgeʼs decision noted that the borough has not allowed a single unit of affordable housing in nearly four decades. The borough plans to appeal the Superior Court decision, said Mayor Mario Kranjac.

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St. Andrew’s 50+ Club invites you

St. Andrewʼs 50+ Club of Westwood welcomes members from the Pascack Valley and surroundings. The club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. in the school gym. There is a presentation or activity each month, including luncheons, special events, and trips. For membership information

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Bum check for hair services leads to search for suspect

A resident presented herself to headquarters the morning of Jan. 22 to report a theft. She explained that on Dec. 11, 2019 a hair client from Franklin Lakes paid for services by check, paying $343.09. When the complainant deposited the check, the account was found to be closed. She said she tried repeatedly to resolve this with the client but her voice mail was full. She sent a certified letter on Jan. 10 demanding payment but this was ignored. Franklin Lakes police contacted the suspectʼs mother, who said her daughter does not live at her address and that they havenʼt seen each other in some time. “It was found that [the suspect] stole credit cards and money from her mother and she does not speak with her. [The mother] has no clue where her daughter is living,” police said. The officer reached out to the Danbury Police Department, as the suspect has an address on the bad check out of that jurisdiction. At press time Danbury Police had yet to advise.

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Charles J. Moore, DDS, 77, of Park Ridge passed away on Jan. 22, 2020. Charlie is survived by

his beloved wife of 53 years, Roberta “Bonnie” and his children: Bonnie Jean; Wendy and her husband Scott; Michael and his wife Anne; Megan and her husband Michael; his grandchildren Kelly Nora, Sean Edward, Ryan Charles, Caitlin Grace, and Isabella Jean; his brother John, wife Caryn, and their daughter Alycia. Charlie grew up in Englewood and was a graduate of St. Ceciliaʼs Grammar School, Bergen Catholic High School, St. Peterʼs College, and Fairleigh Dickinson University Dental School. Charlie was an active member of the Park Ridge community. He served as councilman, council president, Utility Board president, president of Tri-Boro Ambulance Corps Board of Governors, Rotary Club member, Republican Club member, and District 1 County Committee delegate. He served as president of the Alumni Association of Fairleigh

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Virginia Ann HENDRIKS

Virginia Ann Hendriks, 74, of Truckee, Calif., formerly of Hillsdale, on Jan. 21, 2020 found eternal peace following a valiant, decades-long battle with multiple sclerosis. Beloved mother of Leo Hendriks and his wife Michele of Barnegat, Juliana Demarest and her husband PJ of Truckee, and Marissa Hendriks of Taos, N.M. Loving grandmother of Sierra, Kai, Leo, Mikala, Mia and Isabella. Former wife of Leo Hendriks of Bennettsville, S.C. Loving daughter of the late Walter and Mary Freese and sister of the late Mary Arline Tortoreti. Born April 13, 1945 in the South Bronx, Ginny moved to the Township of Washington in 1954; she spent most of her life in Hillsdale until moving to Forked River and finally to

Truckee. She was the epitome of strength. Although MS stole her body over the years, it never diminished her positive, upbeat spirit. Ginny was a cherished friend to all who knew her. She had a gift of writing and her words, showing her courage and depth of faith, served as an inspiration and touched the lives of many. She will be sorely missed. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1 at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood from noon to 3 p.m. with memorial services beginning at 12:45. Memorial donations can be made to benefit Jaclyn Woznicki, a fellow MS warrior who recently received the miracle that came too late for Virginia, by way of a procedure that will halt progression and reverse her MS symptoms, at gofundme.com/f/hsct4jaclyn/team

Grace Veronica SCHUMEYERSTRINGER

Grace Veronica SchumeyerStringer, 92, of Naples, Fla., formerly of Westwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Russell Schumeyer and Kenneth Stringer. Devoted mother of Mary Damstrom, Karen Battle, Eileen Mosolino and Gale Ruman. Loving grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Dear aunt of Robert Schumeyer. Born in New York City, she lived in Westwood for 66 years before moving to Florida in 2014. Grace was a social worker at Bergen Regional Hospital, Paramus for 10 years. She was a parish-

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loved one are invited. Come for comfort and sharing. Refreshments will be served. There is no fee to attend. The six consecutive weekly sessions are Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22, and 29, and Feb. 5 and 12. The final session is a discussion:

“Coping Suggestions for Remembering Those We Love on Valentineʼs Day.” Registration closes Jan. 6. The library is at 49 Park Ave. For more information and/or directions, and to register, call (201) 664-0583.

ioner of St. Andrewʼs R.C. Church and a life member of Westwood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. The family received relatives and friends at Becker funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood on Thursday. A funeral mass was held Friday at St. Andrewʼs R.C. Church. Burial in Westwood Cemetery.

Michael TORRE

Michael Torre, 78, of Emerson passed away on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. Beloved husband of Mary Ann Torre. Devoted father of Michael Torre and his wife Angelic, Donna Caruso and her husband James, John Torre and his wife Erin. He also is survived by six loving grandchildren. The family received relatives and friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood on Sunday, Jan. 26. The funeral Mass celebrating Michaelʼs life and faith was held at Church of the Assumption, Emerson on Monday, Jan. 27. Entombment followed at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Michaelʼs name to St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital.

Philip M. VALCARCEL

Philip M. Valcarcel, 69, of Milford, Penn. passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 11, 2020. Phil was born in Hackensack, the son of the late Teresa Dambra Valcarcel and Phillip Valcarcel. He is survived by his sister Ramona Valcarcel McPherson. Phil spent most of his life in Hillsdale and Westwood. He is survived by his loving wife Kristine Reid Valcarcel, his daughter Tara Valcarcel Daltin (Haroldo), and his

grandson Gabriel Valcarcel Daltin. His passion for photography and the arts was surpassed only by his love and pride for his daughter and grandson. The family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday. Feb. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity. For a guest book and directions visit beckerfuneralhome.com.

Vincent DAVINO

Vincent Davino, 77, of Naples, Fla., formerly of River Vale, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. Vincent is survived by his children Anthony and his wife Kathleen and Diane Giannone and her husband James Marttine; his granddaughters Chloe, Haley, Olivia, and Victoria, as well as his sister Theresa Ring and her husband George. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Janice. Vincent owned and operated Mr. Vincentʼs Barber Shop in River Vale for almost 50 years. The family received guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood on Wednesday, Jan. 29. A Mass celebrating Vincentʼs life and faith was held at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church in Hillsdale on Thursday, Jan. 30 with entombment at Hackensack Cemetery to follow. Memorial contributions can be made in Vincentʼs name to the American Cancer Society, 986 S. Springfield Ave., Springfield, N.J. 07081. Becker-Funeralhome.com.

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Dinner-dance for scholarship fund Feb. 15

Celebrate Valentineʼs Day while contributing to the Sgt. Christopher Hrbek Scholarship Fund, which benefits students from Westwood Regional High School pursuing a career involving service to others—just as Hrbek sought to serve as a firefighter then as a United States Marine. The Westwood Regional

School District serves families in Westwood and Washington Township. Organizers tell us, “In keeping with Chrisʼs taste for a good time, we have planned a night of fun, food, and music. The Westwood Community Jazz Band and Westwood United Methodist Church are partnering to present a Post Valentineʼs Day Dinner

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IS YOUR PORTFOLIO AS EFFICIENT AS IT COULD BE?

Editorʼs note: The following article is for informational purposes only. When you look at a line chart of an investmentʼs ERIC KOHLMEIER historical performance, one feature to note is its volatility – how frequent and how extreme the ups and downs have been. This is significant because volatility is the most commonly used measurement of an investmentʼs risk. The greater

the volatility, the riskier the investment is considered to be. If you viewed a chart comparing the stock marketʼs versus the bond marketʼs performance, youʼd see stocks have been significantly more volatile than bonds. Logically then, a 100% bond portfolio should be less risky than one including both bonds and stocks. Right? Not so fast. In fact, according to a Morningstar study for the years 1970 through 2018, a portfolio comprising 67% bonds (measured by the 20-year U.S. government bond)

and 33% stocks (using the S&P 500 Index) offered less risk and better returns than a 100% bond portfolio. In other words, the former was more “efficient” than the latter, which leads to a concept investors should be aware of: the efficient frontier. Start with the basics Having a grasp of the efficient frontier begins with understanding: • The relationship between risk and return • How diversification can help manage risk and return In general, risk and return go

hand in hand. As an investmentʼs risk increases, so should its return. If you buy a Treasury bond, the return will probably be low because the risk of default is low. If you buy a stock, however, the potential risk can be significant— think back to what happened to stocks during the Great Recession—and you should expect a greater return potential as “compensation” from the market for accepting that additional risk. Diversification is simply blending different investments in a portfolio in an effort to manage risk and return. The result is your “asset allocation.” A very simple asset allocation might include stocks, which tend to be risky but offer growth potential, and bonds, which have been more stable and provide income (interest). You can help manage your risk and return by how much you allocate to each type of investment. For example, if you have a 75% stock/25% bond portfolio, it should offer a greater risk and return potential than one thatʼs 25% stocks and 75% bonds.

Getting to an efficient frontier Of course, there are lots of other investments for you to choose from, and there are an infinite number of portfolios you could construct from the stocks, bonds, and other assets available. Each of these blends has a unique overall risk and return level. If you plotted them all on a chart, youʼd likely see whatʼs shown in the hypothetical graph below. The “pies”—representing different asset allocations—farthest to the left and highest up are the ones with the best expected risk/return tradeoffs. If you connected those “dots,” you would have it: the efficient frontier. Thatʼs what the efficient frontier is, but what does it mean for investors? It means that if your risk/return tradeoff doesnʼt land along the frontier, your portfolio is not as efficient as it could be. Youʼre taking on too much risk for

the level of return youʼre getting, and you probably need to make adjustments to decrease risk, improve return, or both.

Finding help Determining whether your portfolio is as efficient as it could be may require help from a professional financial advisor. He or she will likely ask about your goals (what youʼre investing for), time horizon (how long until you need to tap into your investments), and risk tolerance (how comfortable you are with swings in your portfolioʼs value). Based on your responses, your advisor can help build a portfolio designed to help reach your goals as efficiently as possible. Asset allocation cannot eliminate the risk of fluctuating prices and uncertain returns. S&P 500 comprises 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation. It is a market-valueweighted index; each stockʼs weight in the index is proportionate to its market value. It is one of the most widely used benchmarks of U.S. equity performance. The indices are provided for informational purposes only; investors cannot directly purchase an index. Past performance in not indicative of future results. This article was written for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Eric Kohlmeier, Senior Financial Advisor, Managing Director, Investments, in Park Ridge at 201-505-0472. Investments in securities and insurance products are NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANKGUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE. Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. © 2017–2019 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved. CAR #1119-019485050472.

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• Monday, Feb. 3: ESL Classroom Instruction, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Books & Bricks (grades K–2), 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Beginner and Intermediate Javascript Workshop (grades 3–5), 4 to 5 p.m. Westwood Stigma Free, 7 p.m. Junior Friends Meeting, 7 p.m. • Tuesday, Feb. 4: Computer Tutor, 10 a.m. to noon. HTML Coding for Teens, 3:30 p.m. March to the Oscars, Honeyland, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Neighbors Helping Neighbors Regular Meeting, 7 p.m. 5: Feb. • Wednesday, Friends Work Day, 10 to 11 a.m. Bereavement Group, upstairs meeting room, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Bookflix Club, 4 to 5 p.m. • Thursday, Feb. 6: Computer Tutor, 10 a.m. to noon. Baby FROM PAGE 17

Wearing (3 months to 1 year), downstairs, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Tutor Training Workshop, noon to 2:30 p.m. Tech Help, 6 to 8 p.m. March to the Oscars, Parasite, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Adult Evening Book Group, upstairs, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. • Friday, Feb. 7: ESL Classroom Instruction, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wee Ones (babies and toddlers), 10:30 to 11 a.m. World Book Club (grades 3–5), 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. • Saturday, Feb. 8: Friends of the Westwood Library Book Sale, load up! Downstairs, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Why pay rent? Are you wondering about the advantages of owning your own home versus paying rent to the landlord? Are you aware of what you need, to ensure that your first home buying experience goes smoothly and is everything youʼve imagined? As a first-time home buyer, you have many advantages available, including low rates and lower housing prices. Allow Friedberg Properties & Associates and its partner NJ Lenders to be your guide! On Saturday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m., Friedberg Properties and NJ Lenders will be holding a Homebuyers Seminar at 105 Union Ave. in Cresskill. “We understand that you work in a fast-paced environment, so we make the home buying and mort-

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Friedberg Properties welcomes Daryl Heller to its staff of professional Realtors in its Tenafly office, 20 West Clinton Ave. Daryl combines her love for real estate and her passion for teaching to bring a winning combination to her career at Friedberg Properties. Holding her masterʼs degree in education and working as an elementary school teacher for 16 years, she has the skills to navigate difficult situations, is patient, detail oriented, and ready to be a strong advocate for you. Just like working with students, Darylʼs clients know they can go to her and she will be there to support them through the entire buying or selling process. Marlyn Friedberg says, “We are thrilled Daryl has chosen Friedberg Properties to be her brokerage. She is equal parts smart and personable, and will be a strong proponent for her clients.” Born and raised in New Jersey and living in Bergen County for 30 years, Daryl fell in love with her hometown of Tenafly since purchasing her forever home in 2001. With her caring and compassionate nature, Daryl is ready to

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SPINELLA ELECTRIC INC. Specializing in Residential & Commercial

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3rd Generation Master Plumber

Westwood, NJ

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Park Ridge, NJ HIC#13VH02471900

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TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you are a team player, but this week you may need to fly solo for a bit to get a handle on all of your tasks. Once things get settled, the team mentality can be restored. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you feel like your hard work is not paying off, then you may need to use this opportunity to speak with a supervisor. This can spark changes you feel are necessary.

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24. Secondary school (abbr.) 25. Indicates before 28. Male parent 29. Short-billed rails 31. It pays to keep yours 33. On occasion 36. David __, US playwright 38. Slang for cigarette 39. Vaccine developer 41. Returned to health 44. Toni Morrison novel 45. Period between eclipses 46. Veterans battleground 48. Gang 49. A radio band 51. Jaws of a voracious animal 52. Elaborate garments 54. Chinese province 56. Checks 60. Horizontal passage 61. Steep hillsides 62. Fertility god 63. Dried-up 64. Signs a name 65. __ Winger,

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CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 You have plenty of events coming up to keep you busy, Capricorn. You may have to pick and choose which ones to attend because you simply canʼt do them all. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, even though you think certain situations require your undivided attention, youʼre really not involved at all. Avoid reading into things and wait for news to come to you.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 It is time to assess your priorities, Pisces. What do you want to get accomplished over this week? You can knock out one or two items.

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