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SALE HELPED TOWN NET Parade for Tuskegee Airman — an American hero DEAL ON SWIM CLUB Open space grant application says a developer was ʻready to purchaseʼ 6.1 acres

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

The Park Ridge Police Department’s Coffee with a Cop on May 7, its first such event since 2019, delights all ages. SEE PAGE 17

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SURVEYED PARENTS BACK NEW SCHOOL

$82.5M project draws nonbinding support at three forums; BOE to announce its plan

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF PASCACK PRESS

Eighty-nine percent of parents and residents who responded to an informal survey taken following three parent information forums held at the middle school favored the full replacement of George G. White Middle School, estimated to cost $82.5 million with an annual tax increase of about $1,300 on the typical Hillsdale homeowner for 20 years. A final board decision on what option to take — repairs or replace-

See SURVEYED on page 104

Pvt. Roscoe ‘Coach’ Draper greets well wishers from far and wide at his home in Westwood on May 14, there to celebrate his 103rd birthday. Draper, born in 1919, was one of the first 10 flight instructors with the U.S. Army Air Corps Tuskegee Experience, which trained Black pilots who served in World War II. His students flew and maintained combat aircraft. Above, American Airlines pilot Victor Castro of the Roscoe Draper Chapter of the Black Pilots of America Inc. congratulates Draper (also inset).

BY JOHN SNYDER OF PASCACK PRESS

ELLOW AVIATORS, fellow Westwoodians, and so many more whose lives were touched and are guided by the historic wartime and peacetime service of Pvt. Roscoe Draper were honored to salute him on his 103rd on May 14 in a drive-by birthday procession. Paying grateful and cheerful

respects along Kinderkamack Road, stopping at the home Draper shares with his daughter, were the Bergen County Sheriffʼs Honor Guard; Westwoodʼs police department and volunteer fire and ambulance corps; the New Jersey wing of the Civil Air Patrol; the Federal Aviation Administration; the Tuskegee Airmen Philadelphia Chapter; the Roscoe Draper Chapter (Philadelphia) of the Black

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Pilots of America; the VFW and American Legion; students from the Westwood Regional School District; Mayor Ray Arroyo; the Borough Council, led by its president, Beth Dell; veterans; family; and many friends. Derek Grier, president of the Roscoe Draper Chapter of the nonprofit Black Pilots of America, on May 17 lauded the

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Township officials revealed that the 6.1-acre former Washington Township Recreation Club on Ridgewood Boulevard North was foreclosed upon in January and asserted “a real estate developer was ready to purchase this land to construct additional single-family RELATED homes and infras t r u c t u r e ,” • Poller: No before the townswim club ship had a pendreport yet on ing sheriffʼs sale possible fill postponed and a bond ordinance contamination — Page 3 was passed to purchase it. That is revealed in the townshipʼs Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund grant application filed May 6 by GLD Associates, of Summit, its grant consultant. The application notes the bond ordinance that acquired the property for $750,000 “purchase(d) the property for what we believe may be below fair market value so that it may now be used to meet our own recreational needs and also preserv-

See SHERIFF on page 234

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The Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps reports a surge in a new type of member: recent retirees. Here are a few of their stories.

Downtown Emerson thrives, with its restaurants and strikingly inexpensive gasoline (to our modern eyes), in scenes brought back to light by Kristin Beuscher. SEE PAGE 4

SEE PAGE 6

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Arroyo on late David Rutherford To the editor: W received W very sad news last week. Our Zoning Board attorney of 22 E IN

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Although the Township closed on the 6.1-acre former private Washington Township Recreation Club on Ridgewood Boulevard North on April 29, a consultantʼs environmental report dated April 7 found that further environmental investigation of “historic fill” onsite was needed and called for a second $7,000-plus study of the specific area. The Township did not publicly disclose the information prior to its $750,000 purchase, neither did Mayor Peter Calamari reveal that an additional environmental investigation was recommended at the site, either before or after closing. Asked May 16 if the Phase II report investigating the fill had been completed or was available, Township Attorney Kenneth Poller told Pascack Press, “Not yet.” Asked who would be liable for cleanup if contaminants are found — the township or seller — Poller did not reply. At the May 16 Township Council meeting, resident Anthony Conti queried Poller about who would pay cleanup costs if a Phase II investigation should turn up contaminants. Poller said though there is “no evidence” that any contaminated fill was placed on swim club property, though it was agreed after Liskoʼs initial finding of “historic fill” that future remediation “be a shared responsibility between the swim club and the town if there is anything to remediate.”

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May 16 — in contrast to the Phase I ESA, which was authorized by resolution and paid on the April 18 bills list. As part of its due diligence period before the rec centerʼs closing, the Township authorized a land survey by Azzolina & Feury Engineering (the township engineer) and an ESA report from Lisko Environmental, an environmental consultant used previously

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Youʼre invited to an Eid celebration in Memorial Park on Saturday, May 21 from 1 to 6 p.m. This is Montvaleʼs first Eid celebration. Organizers tell Pascack Press, “Eid-Ul-Fitr is the celebration that marks the end of Ramadan. Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset daily for 30 days. Ramadan is meant to cleanse the body, mind and soul. Itʼs like a reset button for everyone to focus on what is important and understand that we are blessed with all we have in this world, from food, family, sanity and every breath we take.” The invitation reads, “Come join us as we bring the celebration of Eid to the north New Jersey community. There will be fun for the kids, halal food, ice cream, prayer and guest speakers including our own Mayor Mike Ghassali. Mayor Mike has been very supportive and graciously allowed us to have this event and waived all fees for the vendors.”

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EEN HERE are two views looking north on Kinderkamack Road in Emerson between Locust and Linwood avenues. The year was 1978. For many years the property opposite Locust had been a series of restaurants. Back in the 1950s the place was the Lincoln Tavern. When the photo above was captured, it was Casa Hofbrau, a popular gathering place that served German fare with a sprinkling of Italian thrown into the mix. Later on Arthurʼs was there, then Gregory Tʼs, and Ranchero Cantina. The building has since been razed. Not to be missed in this photo is the Texaco sign, which might also prompt some reminiscence — specifically, about a time when gas prices were under a dollar. Back then, Texacoʼs “Fire Chief” gasoline, socalled because its octane rating was suitable for fire engines, was under 60 cents a gallon. Regular unleaded was 65 cents, and even premium, which Texaco called “Sky Chief,” was 67 cents. Taking inflation into account, 65 cents in 1978 had the same buying power as $2.88 in 2022. That calculation comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics based on the Consumer Price Index. The photo at right is the same view from farther south: We see some competition from this Amoco up the street, where regular gas

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Township of Washington Police Chief Richard Skinner has written Westwood Regional High School seniorsʼ parents to congratulate them and their graduating seniors, and to offer advice against trespassing. He said, “As you are probably aware from Principal Frank Connellyʼs email, seniors have been participating in an ʻassassinʼ game. We have no problem with the use of water guns, as long as they are super-soaker-type water guns, neon color, or clearly identifiable as water guns.” He said, “Unfortunately, however, we have received several calls of suspicious activity involving students crouching behind cars and/or sneaking onto private residences. In some of these cases, the students have

been trespassing onto private property.” Skinner said, “In a recent incident, a student was observed sneaking around the driveway of a resident who has no student or affiliation to Westwood high school. This resident mistook the student as a car thief, which caused alarm to the resident and required a police response.” He said, “We want to avoid your children as being mistaken as car thieves or burglars. This can create a dangerous situation for the resident, the police department and your student. As a parent, please be aware that this is going on and please advise your children that trespassing on private property is a crime. Also, please explain that they should not be shooting water guns from

moving cars.” Skinner said, “The true reason for our concern is that our area, as well as the rest of the State of New Jersey, has recently seen a very large spike in car thefts. These thefts are often carried out by young adults wearing hoodies and sneaking around driveways.” He added, “We look forward to a safe graduation season and a great summer. We also wish your graduating seniors much success in their future endeavors.” Senior Assassin is a competitive game, popular nationwide, in which seniors are assigned targets they have to shoot with a water gun to eliminate before the end of each round. When one senior eliminates another they obtain their victimʼs target.

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Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps (WVAC) reports a surge in a new type of member: recent retirees. These members have found a fulfilling part-time role in the corps, and encourage others to do the same. Leadership tells Pascack Press, with flexible shifts, social interactions, and the rewarding feeling of helping others, volunteering at WVAC can be a great new chapter in the life of a recent retiree. WVAC provides emergency medical aid for local residents and, through mutual aid pacts, responds to neighboring towns. The corps told Pascack Press that, in 2021, it responded to 636 9-11 emergencies in Westwood and surrounding towns.

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Mayor Michael Ghassali reports the Magnolia Bridge construction is in progress and there is heavy activity in the area. “The contractor hit rock much shallow than anticipated. This caused a redesign to the footings. They are now constructing the redesigned footings. That will take few more weeks, but they are on schedule to complete it by September,” the mayor told residents by email on May 18. He added, “I think even if they were to complete it by October, that would be impressive. We are all cheering on the county workers and contractors to get it

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Twice in the past several years the prominent address of 188 Broadway has been in the news as an applicantʼs plans for 60 apartments — and then 53 apartments — were rejected by a unanimous borough Zoning Board. However, the Borough Council approved a resolution on May 16 to request the Planning Board determine whether the 188 Broadway site may qualify as an area in need of redevelopment — a request it made as part of negotiations between the 188 Broadway developer and borough following a legal appeal of the two prior decisions that put a stop to proposed multifamily housing on the site. A half-dozen residents expressed concern about the move to consider 188 Broadway an area in need of redevelopment, fearing that it may yet lead to overdevelopment, high-density housing, and a loss of local control over the site. Also, concerns were voiced about the redevelopment process and why a long-vacant and

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earlier, similar application to construct 60 units on the site. “The Borough Council hereby directs the Woodcliff Lake Planning Board to conduct the necessary investigation and to hold a public hearing to determine whether the study area defined hereinabove qualifies for designation as an area in need of redevelopment under the criteria and pursuant to the public hearing process,” states the resolution. The lot contains one vacant office building and associated parking. Residents question need for redevelopment At the May 16 session, Alex Couto said the new Master Plan recommended considering an area in need of redevelopment designation for the long-vacant gas station site on Broadway, not 188 Broadway. He questioned why the area was even being looked at for redevelopment. Borough Attorney John Schettino said the mayor and council have been negotiating to get a “significant reduction” in the prior number of units proposed for

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Mayor John Ruocco wrote residents on May 17 to note the borough is planning to resume its annual tradition of a Memorial Day parade. However, he says, the timing of events has changed: “In an effort to afford the purpose of the holiday sufficient respect and rev-

erence, the ceremony sponsored by American Legion to honor the nationʼs war dead will be held before the parade.” The day starts with Boy Scout Troop 109 holding its traditional pancake breakfast at Holy Trinity Church at 7 a.m. The Hillsdale Police Department will hold its

memorial ceremony in front of the police station at 8:15, followed by the Volunteer Fire Deptartment memorial service at Veterans Park at 8:30, and then the Volunteer Ambulance Corps memorial service in front of their building at 8:45. The Memorial Day Ceremo-

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ny, led by the American Legion Post 162, will be held in Veterans Park at 9 a.m. The theme for 2022 is “Honoring Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice in (Afghanistan) Operation Enduring Freedom 2001 to 2021.” All the Hillsdale schools are participating in a poster and essay contest with this theme. Selected winners will be given the opportunity to read their essay or poem as part of the ceremony. The Pascack Valley High School Band will play at the ceremony as well as march in the parade. The parade will step off at 10:30 from the usual location, in front of George G. White Middle School. The route will be same: north on Magnolia to Knickerbocker, then west to Broadway, then down Broadway to Veterans Park. This yearʼs grand marshall is Phil Langner, past commander of American Legion Post 162. He is a U.S. Army veteran and is a member of a Gold Star family,

having lost his brother, Robert, at Iwo Jima in 1945. Deputy grand marshal is Guido Borella, a WWII U.S. Army combat engineer who was awarded a Purple Heart during his service in Europe. Borella will serve as grand marshall in 2023. “I encourage all residents and visitors to attend the ceremonies & the parade and I look forward to greeting you. In the event of rain or threatening rain, you will hear three siren blasts a little after 7 a.m. indicating that the parade has been cancelled and the Legionʼs ceremonies will be moved indoors to George White School for a 9 a.m. start,” Ruocco said. He added, “The police, fire, and ambulance ceremonies will be held regardless of the weather. Please pray for good weather, as our community needs to come together for this event after enduring the last two years.”

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(approximately 90%) indicated Option 1, building a new facility is best; three respondents indicated to renovate and add-on and include a larger, new gymnasium; two indicated to renovate and add on while using the current gymnasium; and four indicated to only renovate and do not add on to the current structure. All respondents that attended the presentation were informed of the cost and setting impact of students,” Lombardy said in an email. Moreover, he said, the school boardʼs consensus seemed to favor

the full replacement of the middle school. One major sticking point to doing the renovations at a lesser cost is that students could be displaced for up to two years, in trailers across the street, for an estimated $4 million cost, according to DiCara Iovinoʼs presentation. For the $82.5 million in new construction, state aid will be “very, very low,” advised Lombardy. He said the approximate yearly $1,300 average cost to homeowners was calculated based on zero state aid.

The venerable George G. White Middle School, 120 Magnolia Ave., needs an overhaul or replacement, district officials say. Parents turning out to three recent forums lent their nonbinding support to replacement, estimated to cost $82.5 million. The district will announce its plans in June. The superintendent reported the survey findings at the May 9 school board meeting. The George G. White Middle School parent forums to discuss referendum options were conducted in late April and early May by district officials to answer questions about the middle school upgrades, which include partial renovation options that start at about $25 million and go up to a new middle school at $82.5 million. We reported on the districtʼs April 11 meeting that revealed the four options for upgrading the middle school. (See “George G.

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This is a growing problem in dentistry, where the marketing of lasers has replaced real discussions on proof of efficacy, coupled with the idea that pointing a laser at the gum line instantly replaces the skillset of the hands holding the laser. Thatʼs in no way an attack on general dentists. However, the more this specific technology is promoted without any emphasis that gum surgery should remain specialized to surgeons, the more these productsʼ efficacy and long-term results never come into question. For patients who truly want the luxury of convenience by going to their general dentist for a “one stop shop” procedure, itʼs never that easy, and in laser technologyʼs case, itʼs rarely that painless, inexpensive, or effective, either. I continue to attend the laser lectures, waiting to see some scientific evidence. It has been 15 years and the marketers of laser technology have yet to prove themselves or publish a singular clinical trial which shows superior results to even a deep cleaning. Yet the ads continue specifically to those practitioners who are not trained in gum surgery. For more information, call Westwood Periodontics at (201) 664-3023 or visit us at 354 Old Hook Road #201 in Westwood or WestwoodPeriodontics.com.

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Historic fill dating to middle of last century According to the April 7 report prepared by Lisko Environmental, of Belmar, the northwestern edge of the former swim club site was mapped as historic fill, 1955–1970, by the state Department of Environmental Protection. The report defines historic fill as “any non-indigenous material generally deposited to raise the topographic elevation of a site, which was contaminated prior to emplacement and is not associated with site operations.”

The report notes such fill “typically consists of construction debris, dredge spoils, demolition debris, ash, brick, and cinders. Contaminants commonly associated with historic fill are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and metals. Due to the potential presence of impact, historic fill material is considered a REC (Recognized Environmental

Condition).” To address the REC on the property, Lisko recommended a $7,336 Phase II site investigation to “assess the potential impacts of the historic fill material as requested by Mr. Poller.” The recommended Phase II investigation included utility markouts (free); sample collection and analysis: $3,886; and Phase II

environmental site assessment report (electronic format), $3,450, for a total of $7,336. The Lisko report notes a 60day timeline for completion of the Phase II investigation, including a proposed project schedule showing “drilling work” on Day 21; receipt of laboratory analytical data on Day 42; and final report on Day 60.

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Which way on traffic studies at proposed DPW, PD site?

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After repeated citizen requests for a traffic study at the soon-to-be-acquired $1.35 million 95 Linwood Ave. site, the townʼs business administrator told residents May 16 that no study can be done until the council makes a decision on what facility will be built there. However, he later told the council president that traffic studies could be done in advance of a decision being made on the siteʼs use. Despite this change of course, the council made no decision to authorize any traffic studies. For months, the council has

Township of Washington business administrator Robert Tovo, Mayor Peter Calamari, and attorney Kenneth Poller in an early 2020 council meeting. WCTV-NJ screen shot. listened to residents and nearby Paramus homeowners criticize anticipated impacts of DPW vehicles and others traversing the heavily congested Linwood Avenue and surrounding streets. On May 16, Council President Desserie Morgan asked administrator Robert Tovo if a

The former Charlie Brown’s restaurant, 95 Linwood Ave., on the Paramus border. The Township of Washington aims to close on it soon for a DPW headquarters or police headquarters. Residents don’t want a DPW. File photo. traffic study could be done “pre- mation to help them make their studies but only focused on the emptively” or in advance so that decision about what “best use” to propertyʼs acquisition. However, Tovo noted that council could have traffic infor- put at 95 Linwood Ave. Tovo said council could traffic studies were not yet com“come up with a new option or pleted for either proposed use. “Without knowing the type abandon the project” if a traffic study shows that a proposed use of use for, we canʼt do a survey would not work on site. However, because we donʼt know the impact Tovo also said the council could of those vehicles will be. Once we pay for traffic studies on each of decide what the use will be, then a the two options before council survey can and will be done,” said Tovo. now. After initially saying they “You could do that,” he told Morgan. However, earlier in the hoped to place a new public works meeting, Tovo also told Morgan department there — and facing that traffic studies could only be strong public resistance — the done once the council decides mayor and borough architect then developed an alternate plan to prowhat use would be there. Tovo said that a traffic study pose putting a new police station “would start at $2,500” to under- headquarters on the site. So far, no official council take. “Itʼs all good information that vote has been taken on what to we have. Iʼm sure itʼs not going to place at 95 Linwood Ave., with be the last time weʼre asked that,” most members saying they are undecided and waiting for more said Morgan. Feeney asked what architect information on total project costs, “prerequisites” were needed for a impacts on taxpayers, and more traffic study, such as site schemat- specifics from the borough archiics. Tovo said “entry and exit tect. Residents attending the May points” would be the only requirements. No further action was taken 16 meeting called on council to by council members on possible hold another special meeting before the propertyʼs official purtraffic studies. Three Paramus council mem- chase closing date of June 14, so bers attended the May 3 special that they too could hear about meeting on 95 Linwood Ave. and costs, bonding impacts on properasked the council to consider all ty taxes, and ask questions related related negative impacts on their to community quality of life, such residents, including additional traf- as traffic concerns. As for a special meeting fic congestion in an already heavibefore June 14, Calamari said he ly travelled area. However, while it appeared hoped to get in two cost estimates that council members wanted a for a DPW facility and for a police traffic study done at certain points, facility at the site by May 21. It appeared council members no council vote or action occurred supported holding a special meeton the matter. Following one resident pressing if enough time was possible ing for answers May 16 on what for it to be publicly advertised as studies and surveys were undertak- required under law. The next regular council en since the initial proposal for a DPW at 95 Linwood Ave., Town- meeting is June 8, less than a ship Attorney Ken Poller and Tovo week before the councilʼs purchase closing date on 95 Linwood explained their roles. Poller said he did not do traffic Ave.

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Join Westwood Scout Troop 350 this year in proudly displaying the American flag along the streets of town. Troop 350 will place a 12” x 18” poly-cotton American stick flag, curbside at your front yard during six patriotic holidays: • Memorial Day, Monday May 30; • Flag Day, Tuesday, June 14; • Independence Day, Monday, July 4; • Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5; • Patriot Day, Sunday, Sept.

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A dispatch from the Westwood Elks: “Itʼs that time of year again. The Westwood Elks is doing the Elks Army of Hope fundraiser. The Elks Army of Hope supports our troops who have been injured, maimed, or have given the ulti-

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WCL: Council seeks planning study over 188 B’way the site. He said concerns were raised in negotiations if that area might be a candidate for an area in need of redevelopment, and so council is making “a show of good faith” by starting the process to possibly designate the site for redevelopment. Schettino said the council “was fully aware of the residentsʼ concerns about density on the site” and any future legal settlement would take that into account. Rendo confirmed that the borough was “working towards a significant reduction” in density at 188 Broadway. Gwenn Levine said the redevelopment criteria was “so extreme” that she doubted that 188 Broadway would qualify under criteria such as “substandard, unsafe, unsanitary, dilapidated, obsolete” and lacking in space, air and light “such as to be unwholesome for living and working conditions.” Schettino said a licensed planner will provide “a detailed report” to the Planning Board to determine whether the site meets any of the criteria for redevelopment, and it “can meet any of the criteria because it does not need to meet all of the criteria.” He said the site only has to meet one of the criteria to qualify for redevelopment. Schettino noted a public hearing must be held by the Planning Board on the report and then a board recommendation comes

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back to council for a final decision. He said the study was being undertaken as part of the settlement negotiations on the 188 Broadway site. He said the council makes the final decision on whether to designate the site. Schettino said if the 188 Broadway site is declared an area in need of redevelopment, then the council will determine what structure or building will go there. However, that development will also be reviewed by the Planning Board, and then back to council to make a final decision. Both the board and council will hold public hearings before decisions are made. Lisa Yakomin questioned the process used and voiced concern that the applicant may have “preexisting relationships” with planners who may be used by the Planning Board for its study. She urged the board to be “very careful” in selecting a planner and that the planner have no prior relationship with the applicant, 188 Broadway LLP, or its principals. Veronica Appelle said she was concerned about a possible PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) arrangement if an area in need of redevelopment is designated there. She said the AINOR designation means no local zoning laws apply to the site and that the property does not pay school taxes. According to a state website, “Authority to declare an area in need of redevelopment or an area

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Troop 109 Pancake Breakfast before parade

Hillsdale Boy Scout Troop 109 Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast returns after a two-year absence. Runs Memorial Day, May 30, from 7 to 10:30 a.m. (before the parade, rain or shine) at Holy Trinity Church, 326 Hillsdale Ave. On the menu: freshly made

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in need of rehabilitation is created pursuant to 40A:12A-1 et seq. the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (Redevelopment Law).” Under criteria to establish a redevelopment zone, the law expands on eight criteria, requiring that only one be met for the site to be designated.

A brief abridged review of the criteria include: buildings that are substandard and unsafe; buildings no longer used for commercial or industrial purposes; unimproved vacant land that has remained so for a decade or more; dilapidated, obsolete or overcrowded buildings; a growing

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This yearʼs Memorial Day parade, May 30, assembles on Clinton Avenue and begins at the corner of Washington and Clinton starting at 10 a.m. Participants will proceed to Pascack Road and continue to march to the Township of Washington Memorial Monument, at the front of Town Hall across from The Fresh Grocer. The service begins at the monument at the conclusion of the parade, estimated 10:45 to 11 a.m. Let them see you! Bike, trike, wagon, and stroller decorating participants are welcome too. Organizers say, “Be patriotic, loud, colorful, loud, and proud. Show town spirit! Support the troops! Remember and honor those who have fallen!” Helmets are mandatory, and parents must accompany kids on parade route. Sign up at the regis-

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individual training at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md. Upon return to his National Guard unit, Smith was promoted to specialist. Shortly thereafter, he made application to attend Officer Candidate School, passed the selection process, and attended. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Armyʼs Ordnance Corps Various assignments followed, with active duty service for the Persian Gulf and Global War on Terror Smith retired as a major in 2013 after 28 years of service.

RIVER VALE

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Calling all neighbors — bring the family, friends, and pups too! The Township of River Vale says itʼs very excited for its new season. The Farmersʼ Market runs May 26–Oct. 27 from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Town Hall parking lot (behind the tennis courts), 406 Rivervale Road. Organizers say, “Each Thursday come and enjoy shopping the great outdoors for the finest local products. Visit our favorite fabulous farmer bringing delicious produce, microgreens including farm raised meats and eggs all from Hope Cress Farms. We will have foodies and from time to time special artisan vendors. Shop for an array of fresh veggies, fruits, eggs, lunch, dinners, stuffed breads, sides, baked goods, Ice cream, desserts and so much more!”

Organizers add, “We will feature some of our favorite vendors including Clydeʼs Homemade Italian Ices, Picklelicious, Pie Eyed Bar Pies, the Empanada Lady, Buon Antipas-

to, Eat My Balls food truck, Kimchi Smoke, Strawberry Lembeck Jewelry, Knot of This World Pretzels, Sawdust Unlimited, Voyager Espresso, The Pampered Chef and The Body Shop.” The invitation says, “Some of our new vendors will be full- or part-time or a guest. We will try our best to have knife sharpening, nutritionist days, balloon creations by Balloon Chica, storytime and crafts, music, pet adoptions, and blood drives, etc., weather permitting.” To learn when these special events will take place and for an updated list of weekly vendors, visit rivervalenj.org and check out River Vale Farmerʼs Market Facebook page. Also: “River Vale Farmersʼ Market Cookbook” Vol. 1 is for sale at Town Hall for $8.

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ASCACK PRESS SALUTES the Pascack Valleyʼs highachieving alumni of our area high schools. Hereʼs what theyʼve been up to lately, according to their schools and families…

• The following students at The College of New Jersey recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nationʼs oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all

academic disciplines: Elizabeth Parisi of Hillsdale, Andrew Rosen of Park Ridge, Casey Lewis of River Vale, and Carlye Danziger of the Township of Washington.

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Representing Idaho State University was Ana Swaminathan of Hillsdale. They are among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10% of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. • Keyri Villegas-Saenz of Township of Washington, a senior biology major, was among the 52 University of Scranton students inducted into Beta Beta Beta, the national honor society for biology. The society encourages undergraduate biological research through presentations at conventions, publication in the journal BIOS, and research/travel grants. • Congratulations to Michael Banovic of Montvale, one of 35 students to be recognized with an Outstanding Student Employee Award for their hard work, dedication and contributions to Montclair State University. • The UW-Madison chapter of Phi Beta Kappa has inducted 133 new members, including Perri Cochin of Woodcliff Lake.

The Society sponsors activities to advance the humanities, social sciences, and the natural sciences in higher education and in society at large. The alpha chapter of Wisconsin was founded at UWMadison in February 1899. • Juliana Schraer of River Vale graduated East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania at a commencement ceremony on May 8 at Eiler-Martin Stadium. A total of 800 bachelor degrees, 214 masterʼs degrees, and seven doctoral degrees were awarded. • Samantha Lashvili of Hillsdale was recently inducted into Quinnipiac University's Tau Rho Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing. The mission of Sigma Theta Tau International is to advance world health and celebrate nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership and service. • Jonathan Varoli, son of Frances and John Varoli of Emerson, was promoted to colonel in the United States Air Force (USAF) on April 1. The promotion ceremony took place in London, United Kingdom, King Henry VIIIʼs wine cellar, which dates from the Middle Ages. Varoli was sworn in by his longtime friend, and Drew University classmate, Lt. Col. Aanan Patel, USAF, of SEE ACHIEVEMENT PAGE 28

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SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY... AND BEYOND

When looking for a firm to help you work toward your financial goals – whether itʼs affording retirement, helping a ERIC KOHLMEIER child or grandchild pay for higher education, or making a luxury purchase, such as vacation home – you obviously want to find one with the resources you need. But I think thereʼs more to it than that; you should seek one thatʼs committed to supporting our

community and helping make the world a better place.

At Wells Fargo & Company, for example, all employees are called to: • Be leaders • Be engaged and connected in our communities • Value and promote diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our business One way employees are encouraged to be leaders is by becoming members of board of directors at nonprofit organizations.

We know that employees play a valuable role in improving the lives of individuals and families, and board service is one way of demonstrating commitment to our communities. To help deal with the significant time commitment that a board membership, or other charitable activity, can represent, Wells Fargo & Co. allots each employee 16 hours of paid time per year to be used exclusively for volunteer work. In addition, the Community Care Grants program, governed and funded by the Wells Fargo

Foundation, recognizes employees for their financial giving and volunteer service activities – including board service. Through this program, an employee can qualify for up to $2,000 per year in Community Care Grants. Once an employee has received a grant, they can choose which eligible charities theyʼd like to support by directing the funds to any of the approximately one million eligible charities. Leveraging our strengths While our primary motivation is the chance to help others, we also see participating in community leadership as an opportunity for employees to commit to a cause, issue, or organization where they have an affinity and a passion. This experience can help them leverage their strengths and expertise, develop new skills, and tackle new challenges.

Investment and Insurance Products are: • Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency • Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate • Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested On top of that, volunteering offers a variety of development opportunities, including hands-on learning, either on the job or through volunteer activities or special assignments. Volunteering helps us to:

• Positively shape our communities • Expand community connections with others where we live and work • Expand our networks, gain visibility, and build business acumen • Build greater insight by being a “voice” for inclusion and build diversity awareness and cultural competence.

Promoting diversity As the last bullet above shows, Wells Fargo & Co. focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our strategic framework is focused on driving outcomes in three key areas: • Workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion outcomes (recruitment, development, engagement, and retention) • Marketplace outcomes (growing market share in diverse market segments and identifying new and improving existing relationships with diverse suppliers) • Diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy activities (supporting regulatory, externalrelationship, and reputationbuilding efforts as well as personal accountability for diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy) This article was written byWells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Eric Kohlmeier, Senior Financial Advisor, Managing Director — Investments in Park Ridge at (201) 505-0472.

WESTWOOD KNIGHTS GOLF OUTING

The St. Thomas More Council $10,000 prize will be awarded for a 2188 of Westwood is sponsoring a hole in one on the fourth hole and a golf outing to raise funds for its 50-inch TV, a set of golf clubs, and scholarship and charity funds and air fare for two to any location in the Continental for the United States. Columbian Club Westwood of Westwood. Council 2188 is Scholarships also seeking will be awarded individuals and to deserving stubusinesses in the dents to assist in area to support paying for their the event by college experisponsoring a ence. hole, cost of The event $100 or by will be held at the donating an item River Vale Counthat will be used try Club on Monas a door day, June 13. A hot breakfast Funds raised at the outing go to prize for the participants. buffet, all- scholarship funds and charity. For more information, contact inclusive golf, door prizes, and a buffet luncheon are included in the Ray Polomski, (551) 427-7321, after 10 a.m. cost of $150 per person. Forms for registration, hole Competitions for longest and straightest drives, closest to the pin, sponsorships, and gift donations and lowest score foursome will be are available at the St. Thomas More Council 2188 website, held. Hole in One prizes include kofc2188.org.

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Automatic alarms, gas leaks: WFD fields 20 emergency calls Three times the fire department was called to natural gas emergencies. One was caused by a kitchen stove that would not shut off. Fire crews shut the gas source to the stove and advised the occupant to have the stove repaired. At one other, fire crews checked the building with meters

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tenance night required over 345 hours of volunteer time. hours of volunteer time. The Westwood Fire Department was called to assist the Emerson Fire Department on two occasions under the mutual aid agreement. Automatic fire alarms were received 10 times in April. Although no fires existed at any of these incidents, a full fire department response is required. Firefighters check the entire building to determine if an actual fire exists. A variety of problems caused these automatic alarms: workers in the buildings unintentionally activated alarms on two occasions, smoke from normal cooking caused three alarms, at one of these calls fire crews were needed to vent smoke from the residence. Water leaking onto a smoke detector was found at one response, malfunctioning systems on one other response and on two other incidents no cause was found.

and did not find any gas leaks. At the third call firefighters found slight gas readings. This scene was turned over to PSE&G gas technicians for further investigation. A smoking stove occurred when food spilled onto the hot oven causing a smoke condition in the homeʼs kitchen. Fire crews shut the stove and vented the smoke from the home with fans. A brush fire broke out at Pascack Brook County Park off Emerson Road on the evening of May 1: Westwood crews responded with two fire engines and a rescue truck and quickly extin-

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guished the fire. The scene was then turned over to Westwoodʼs fire marshal, who was assisted by the county fire marshals in conducting an investigation.

Vacation safety reminders With warmer weather approaching, many readers turn their thoughts to vacationing. The Westwood Fire Department and Fire Prevention Bureau remind readers that “Fire safety is still very important even when away on vacation. Just as two ways out of every

area is important at home it is very important when you are away at a vacation home, motel or hotel.” • As soon as you arrive, identify two exits. • In a large hotel count how many doors your room is from the stairway exits. • Do not use elevators during a fire. • Count the doors because in smoke you may need to use your sense of feel. • Find the emergency phone number for that city, or how to call 91-1 on the hotelʼs phones.

• Feel any door before you open it. If it is hot, do not open it, use the second way out or listen for directions from the fire department. • Once you are out, stay out, do not go back in until you are told to do so by fire officials. Submitted by the Westwood Fire Department. Send your Fire Department-related questions to wwfdchief@westwoodnj.gov (visit westwoodfire.org) or call (201) 6640526. The Fire Prevention Bureau can be reached at wfpb191@usa.net and (201) 664-7100 ext. 308.

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Fire Chief James Voorhis reports that the Westwood Fire Department was called 20 times for emergency assistance during April — and that, fortunately, none of the calls turned out to be for a serious fire. These 20 emergency calls, three training events and one main-

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ST. THOMAS MORE COUNCIL MAY AND JUNE Hereʼs whatʼs going on this May and June at St. Thomas More Council 2188:

• May 26: Texas Hold ʻEm Poker and Blackjack Charity Tournament. Doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7. $100 buyin. Sign up by May 20 for a bonus. To register, contact Joe at (201) 723-8807. • May 27: Deadline to submit applications for the Class of 2022 St. Thomas More Council 2188 Scholarship. Applications along with criteria can be found at kofc2188.org. Applications must be mailed to 40 Crest St. Westwood, NJ. 07675 by May 27. Call Joe with questions: (201) 7238807. • June 13: North Jersey Rosary Crew meets at 6 a.m.

Come join us as we pray the rosary every second Monday of the month. Drop in; Consecration to Mary. Virtual event. Cal Jay at (973) 760-3166 to join; Council Golf Outing at River Vale Country Club, open to all. $150 per golfer. Deadline to respond is May 31. Sign up at kofc2188.org. • June 17: Friday Night (steak) Dinner. Doors open at 6 p.m. $18 per person, $45 for a family of five. RSVP by June 13. Call Jay at (973) 760-3166. • June 25: Bugs & Honey Fundraiser for the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Goodie bag is $10 and contains a small jar of honey, bug-shaped graham crackers, St. John the Baptist fact card, and a rosary. Call Jay to order: (973) 760-3166.

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OLGC’s Casino Night June 4

Casino Night will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 668 Ridgewood Road on Saturday, June 4 at 6 p.m. There

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tures that hopefully make you as happy as they make me.”

Check out the newest gallery installation at the Westwood Free Public Library: Lalas, by Lana Stovbun (example, right). Stovbun says via the libraryʼs newsletter and Facebook page, “I am a self-taught artist and always loved drawing people but quarantine impelled me to discover the new world of ʻlalasʼ and mixed media painting.” Stovbun said that having spent half of her childhood at the eye doctorʼs office due to a variety of vision problems has given her an appreciation of eyes and “probably thatʼs why I always begin my work with the eyes, never knowing who Iʼm meeting at the end. My ʻlalasʼ are kind and naive crea-

Non-Fiction Book Club: ʻAll of the Marvelsʼ by Douglas Wolk, Monday, May 23 at 7 p.m. Register at the library. This is the first-ever full reckoning with Marvel Comicsʼ interconnected half-million-page story, a revelatory guide to the “epic of epics” — and to the past 60 years of American culture — from a beloved authority on the subject who read all 27,000-plus Marvel superhero comics and lived to tell the tale. Westwood Free Public Library is at 49 Park Ave. Call (201) 664-0583.

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We are seeing a lot of people at my office with loss of smell and parosmia as a result of Covid. Luckily, these people found my office and we are doing neurological rehab to improve their smell and brain function to prevent neurological disorders such as Parkinsonʼs, dementia, or Alzheimerʼs. Researchers have also found that constipation usually occurs in Parkinsonʼs patients. To reduce constipation, as well as helping with Parkinsonʼs disease, try eliminating dairy and gluten products. Drink water 30 minutes before each meal. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables that have fiber that can help with digestion and brain function at the same time. Other important signs that have been linked to Parkinsonʼs are decreased facial expressions, decreased blinking rate, and increased drooling. For example, if there is a person who was a toe walker as a child, has shoulder pain, has constipation, has poor smell, drools, has balance problems, has less facial expression, has a past history of concussion, and doesnʼt swing one arm while walking, we should be very concerned and start working on the brain immediately. One or two of these symptoms might not require intervention. Get your brain evaluated and make sure you do the right things to keep yourself healthy. Even if you already have tremors, it does not mean you cannot get better. Most Parkinsonʼs patients suffer from depression and one easy natural solution that may help is getting lots of sunlight or supplementing with vitamin D3. If you do all the right things, your brain can change through a process called neuroplasticity which may help prevent and reduce symptoms of Parkinsonʼs. With neuroplasticity, the brain CAN change! Many Parkinsonʼs patients have problems with the part of the brain called the basal ganglia and the frontal cortex. Think of the brain like a muscle: “You use it, or you lose it.” Since these areas of the brain are weak in Parkinsonʼs patients, the solution is to strengthen those specific parts of the brain. Even more important is the side of the brain that is affected most. If we can figure out what side of the brain is weaker, we can focus our therapies specifically on that side, resulting in a better outcome.

Therapies shown to help reduce Parkinsonʼs symptoms are gait, balance, eye, posture, finger, breath, and coordination exercises, movement therapies, and other natural neurological interventions. Many nutrients and supplements may help against Parkinsonʼs disease. The most researched nutrient is called glutathione, which is an antioxidant that helps fight free radicals. It is best taken intravenously or through a topical cream. It helps to bring more oxygen into the brain cells to help them function at a higher level.

Parkinsonʼs disease can be helped through a process called autophagy, where the healthy brain cells “eat” the bad brain cells. As the bad brain cells are eliminated, the brain create new neural connections that function at a much higher level. This can be accomplished by fasting for 48 hours during a time where you can just relax and take it easy. If your life is too busy and you need to be working, studying, moving or doing activities, it is not safe to do a complete 48 hour water fast. If this is the case, you can also do intermittent fasting.

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Pascack Valley High School is pleased to present the 2022 Spring Celebration of the Arts on Wednesday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m. Returning to an in-person function, this yearʼs event features LookBookLive 2022, a fashion show of student constructed garments. The fashion show will be held in the school cafeteria beginning at 7. Guests can enter the building from the side parking lot where

displays of student work in the area of S.T.E.M. are showcased. Before proceeding to the fashion show, attendees are encouraged to view a student artwork exhibit representing original work in fashion design, clothing construction, culinary arts, interior design, architectural design, graphic design, honors innovation and design, art, photography, and ceramics/sculpture. — PVHS

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Concert, ‘Make Them Hear You,’ June 5

Rockland Camerata, under the interim direction of Elaine Royal and conducted by Mathew Rupcich, invites you to its concert “Make Them Hear You” on Sunday, June 5 at 3 p.m. This is director and conductor emeritus Rupcichʼs final performance with the Camerata — its first since Covid — “as we sing works celebrating diversity, acceptance, peace, and unity. Diana Hughes will be our talented accompanist, with guest artists Katherine Filatov on clarinet, and Nurkit Lucksome on violin,”

reads the invitation. The concert will be held at the Nauraushaun Presbyterian Church, 51 Sickletown Road, Pearl River, N.Y. Admission is at the door: $20 for adults, free for students and children under 18. Contact person is Sam Amdurer.

The Rockland Camerata is an ensemble of approximately 36 voices whose mission is to promote the development of musical skill, knowledge, and passion while presenting to its audience the ever-expanding choral repertoire by performing in a variety of venues. Visit rocklandcamerata.org.

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Borough joins push on OPRA-haul

An effort to reform the 20Open Public plus-year-old Records Act, OPRA, initiated by a countywide municipalities organization, was endorsed by the Woodcliff Lake Borough Council, 4-0, on May 16. The resolution noted that the New Jersey OPRA law “can and must be improved upon to make it less onerous on municipalities and protect the safety and welfare of the public.” The resolution, No. 22-129 initially approved by the Bergen County League of Municipalities, which represents most Bergen Countyʼs towns, asks the Legislature to make a distinction between commercial entities using the OPRA law to obtain records and private individuals. The resolution notes that OPRA requestors often “bombard

municipalities with public records requests to the extent that in some instances, additional personnel are hired primarily to handle such requests.” “Weʼre not saying that we donʼt want OPRA,” said Borough Administrator Tom Padilla. “Weʼre just saying that it needs to be reevaluated.” Padilla said they have three prior years of budgets and meetings on the borough website but if someone uses OPRA to request a public record, the records custodian (i.e. Borough Clerk Debbie Dakin) must collect the information and email it or provide it rather than just directing the requestor to a website, which unnecessarily uses up municipal staff time and resources. Padilla said Borough Clerk Debbie Dakin gets “multiple”

OPRA requests daily. By law, she must reply to each within seven calendar days. Member Jennifer Margolis noted that some OPRA-able records are “personal information” such as private addresses and private emails, which may also create cyber-security issues for individuals whose digital records are released under OPRA. Padilla said OPRA requests might ask a municipality to provide the email addresses for residents receiving its newsletters. He said the borough “tried to fight” an OPRA request for addresses of licensed dog owners but that the courts ruled, in another similar case, that the town must provide the addresses. Michael Olohan says more about this at thepressgroup.net.

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Saturday, June 11 will be a great day to get out and Shop the Hub for Grads and Dads! Residents and neighbors are encouraged to save the date. Westwood businesses are encouraged to register as participants. This Shop The Hub also coincides with the Westwood Clergy Councilʼs Juneteenth celebration (10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park) and the Westwood portion of the Creative Bergen Arts Amble (4 to 8 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park). Celebrate Westwood created Shop the Hub days in spring 2020 as a way to create the spirit of a sidewalk sale in which many businesses participate toward a common goal, without needing to close the streets. Participants have set up merchandise or activity tables along the sidewalk adjacent to their

storefront, created sales or highlighted already ongoing promotions and menu items, and have invited unique pop-up experiences. Sales, specials, and sips at the discretion of individual businesses. For businesses to take full advantage of publicity and marketing for the event provided by Celebrate Westwood and the Westwood Chamber of Commerce, registration must be completed by Friday, May 27 at tinyurl.com/registerShopTheHub. Businesses can opt in to all the remaining 2022 Shop the Hub events with one click, and receive a discount on the nominal fee levied to cover materials (flyers and oversized mylar balloons to mark participation). The Westwood Chamber of Commerce is offering discounts for Shop The Hub participation for all paid active members.

ing it as such for posterity.” It adds, “If the township did not act quickly to purchase this property prior to submitting this application, clearly it would have been purchased by the real estate developer.” It was unclear what developer might have been eyeing the property. Prior to the property becoming available, an undisclosed summer camp organization submitted the winning bid last summer but was unable to consummate the deal. Although the property sale information was publicly available via a Bergen County sheriffʼs sale notice — the one submitted was published on Wednesday, Jan. 26 — no public official mentioned the sheriffʼs sale prior to the grant application, although local officials noted the property was likely a potential site for multifamily or affordable housing if it went up for public sale. The application notes that more development “would have placed an even greater burden on our existing recreational facilities.” The sheriffʼs notice states that T.D. Bank, N.A. filed a civil action against the Washington Township Recreation Club Inc. to expose the property for sale based on unpaid third quarter 2021 real estate taxes on Lot 1 for $8,928.22 and Lot 1.01 for $61.01 in unpaid taxes. Total third-quarter unpaid taxes were $8,989.33. Further down, the sheriffʼs ad states that the property “be sold to satisfy in the first place unto the said plaintiff the sum of $215,643.08, plus interest thereon.” It was not clear if that amount might constitute the bondholdersʼ

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miles, now has 9,208 residents based on the 2020 census, an increase of 300 people over the 2010 census. It notes 2,026 residents under 18 years old and 2,762 residents over 65 years old. “Needless to say, open space is at a premium, which places an extraordinary demand upon the existing but limited park facilities,” the grant application reads. “Accordingly the township is now requesting to be reimbursed the highest possible percentage of funding permitted by the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund.” The grant notes the Washington Township Swim Club site is “in a steadily deteriorating condition and becoming an eyesore” and adds the proposed active and passive recreational land use is compatible with the nearby residential areas. “There are no known environmental clean-up issues, adverse impacts, or incompatible land uses associated with this project,” the grant states. Recently, Poller told Pascack

The Township of Washington has closed on the beleaguered private Washington Township Recreaton Center, with Mayor Peter Calamari (inset) saying at a May 2 special meeting that he was looking forward to commissioning a study on how the property will benefit township residents. The town asserts in a grant applicaiton that a developer was ‘ready to purchase’ the site. investments required to be ty taxes, statute requires that each Biunno anticipates a fall release of municipality hold an annual tax county open space funding that he returned. Recently, Poller said the sale of properties in arrears. hopes will reimburse $675,000, or 501(c)7 not-for-profit swim club 90% of the cost of acquiring the corporation was responsible for property. Hopes pinned to open space repaying swim club bondholders The application notes the grant application who have yet to be made whole. Grants consultant David township is less than 3 square The sheriffʼs sale ad was published on Jan. 12, 19, and 26, and Feb. 2. The postponed sale of swim club property was scheduled SCAN CODE FOR FREE ESTIMATE for Feb. 4. At the time of our Sept. 20, 2019 story “Swim Club Seeks a Way Forward: Dragging Unpaid Taxes, Stalled Reimbursements,” public records showed the club owed approximately $35,000 in quarterly property taxes, including interest, going back to the fourth quarter of 2018. A town tax official told us at the time that any property owner in this position would have to worry about a tax sale: In order to recoup the value of unpaid proper-

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Draper: Helped end segregation in U.S. military borough for all it had done to celebrate Draper. “The mayor was fantastic,” he said. “It was a really good event. The town went all out, and it was very moving.” In its proclamation affirming its gratitude to Draper for his faithful service to this nation, the boroughʼs governing body noted the details that long have been celebrated in circles that well understand their lift and thrust: “Whereas it is often the commonplace things that are most telling about the way an uncommon man has lived his life; and whereas Roscoe Draperʼs teaching style earned him the affectionate title of ʻCoachʼ while he instructed the legendary Tuskegee Airmen from 1942 to 1945 — which implies he not only mastered the effective relaying of technical principles and fundamentals but also established a warm, mentoring relationship with his students — and whereas to still be known as coach 77 years later confirms that Roscoe Draper continues to this day to guide, mold, encourage and lift up those in his orbit, which speaks volumes about the heart and soul of this humble hero and national treasure,” the proclamation reads in part. It adds, “Whereas upon hearing that a resident has reached the extraordinary age of 103, we should pause to reflect on the influence that one life can have on those around him over the course

Well-wishers turned out on May 14 to help Westwood’s Roscoe Draper celebrate his 103rd birthday. The scene on Kinderkamack Road was jovial, and there were tears of gratitude for the former civilian instructor of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, who helped win WWII and led to the desegregation of the U.S. Armed Forces. Crowd scene: Richard Frant/FrantVisuals; portrait of Coach Draper courtesy Draper’s family/file.

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of a century.” And it says, “Whereas when a resident is also an historic figure whose life and actions not only positively influenced those around him but affected the entire world during a time of war — and who did so with grace and a warmhearted regard for his fellow human beings — we must pause to marvel at the remarkable inspiration that one man can be, not only in his own lifetime but for generations to follow.” The proclamation notes the governing body is “proud to represent all of Westwoodʼs residents, from the ordinary to the famous; having such an inspiring living legend as Roscoe Draper residing in the borough is truly an honor.” Draper, a native of Haverford Township in Pennsylvania, is a former civilian Tuskegee Airman, part of the U.S. Army Air Corps “Tuskegee Experience” in Alaba-

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ma that trained Black pilots who served in World War II. The students flew and maintained combat aircraft at a time when the military was highly segregated. Despite attempts to cancel the program, the Tuskegee Airmen — they were called Red Tails and Red-Tail Angels, with the motto “Spit fire” — went on to serve with some of the most highly respected fighter groups of World War II. They escorted American bombers in raids over Europe and North Africa. Their distinguished service led to President Harry S. Truman desegregating the military. President George W. Bush presented the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award given by Congress, to the Tuskegee Airmen as a group in 2007. Individual members are entitled to receive bronze replicas. The original, by law, is on display at the Smithsonian Institution. Draper was one of the teamʼs first 10 flight instructors. He was given the same nickname as Arthur Anderson, Tuskegee Air-

menʼs chief flying instructor and the man regarded as the father of Black aviation. In 2019, when we met him three years ago, on the occasion of Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-5) — on bended knee — presenting him with his brass pressing of the Congressional medal, and a U.S. flag that had flown at the U.S. Capitol, Draper expressed warm gratitude. “Heʼs very happy to be 100 years old. He loves people. Heʼs very happy with his life. We enjoy his presence and he has a lot to teach us,” Norma Crocker, Draperʼs daughter, told us then. Draper had gauged the heft of the medal, which features three Tuskegee Airmen in profile: an officer, a mechanic, and a pilot. The reverse design features the three types of planes the Tuskegee Airmen flew in World War II: the P-40, the P-51, and the B-25. It is inscribed 2006, Act of Congress, Outstanding Combat Record, Inspired Revolutionary Reform in the Armed Forces. “I think itʼs great. Iʼm honored and very grateful,” he said. Gottheimer said in part, “Pvt. Draper has lived a remarkable life and his service to our country is an example to us all. He embodies much that is great about our country. Despite facing intense discrimination, Pvt. Draper stepped up and served our country during World II, protected our democracy and freedom, and we are so much better for it.” Throughout, Draper showed off a model Stearman Boeing PT17 “Kaydet” biplane, which served as a military trainer in the 1930s and 1940s, and with which he is intimately familiar. He said such a trainer is on static display at the Smithsonianʼs National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.

“Itʼs quite possible I flew that very airplane,” Draper said. When Gottheimer noted that Draper added tenures in the U.S. Postal Service and Federal Aviation Administration to his résumé after the war, he said, “You have a lifetime of service and Iʼm expecting you to keep serving now, sir.” Draper agreed, saying, “No big deal.”

Making history According to historian Theopolis W. Johnson, anyone— man or woman, military or civilian, Black or white—who served at Tuskegee Army Air Field or in any of the programs stemming from the Tuskegee Experience from 1941 to 1949 is a documented original Tuskegee Airman. Johnson says 2,483 persons were pilot trainees at Moton Field and Tuskegee Army Air Field (AAF) in Tuskegee, Alabama from July 19, 1941 until June 28, 1946. Draper, one of the first 10 to go to Tuskegee for advanced flight training, enlisted in the Air Corps reserves as a civilian instructor in October 1942. He earned the moniker “Coach” for his teaching style. He was honorably discharged in November 1945. “I was not interested in active service,” he told Pascack Press in 2019. He explained that heʼd earlier applied for active service but was denied. When African Americans finally were allowed on active duty in 1942 he declined. “I said, ʻYou wouldnʼt let me in when I wanted to get in so now that you want me to get in I donʼt care to be in.ʼ That was the way I felt about having been denied. They didnʼt want me in then, so I didnʼt want to be in now.” He said he stands by his decision. Heʼd do it all again the same way. “Oh yes, oh yes,” he said.

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newly acquired property. So far, no details on the study were known. A recreational facilities needs assessment notes that the townshipʼs existing fields are simply not able to handle myriad ongoing local activities, including football, baseball, softball, T-ball, kickball and lacrosse. The grant notes a total local recreational participation of 1,306, which, divided by seven available fields, equals a ratio of 187 users

per field. The application also lists the average number of visitors/athletes at all local sports venues. The grant notes: Sherry Field Complex (three fields: two baseball, one softball/Tball) and 474 users; Clark Field (one baseball field) and 168 users; Gardner Field (one softball field) and 153 users; Memorial Field (two fields: one baseball, one softball, also used for football, softball and lacrosse), with 511 participants.

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After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, the annual Tri-Boro Memorial Day parade kicks off, rain or shine, on Monday, May 30 at 10:30 a.m. from West Grand Avenue, Montvale. Thatʼs according to American Legion Post 153 Commander Robert Oppelt, who says the parade will transit Kinderkamack Road in Montvale, proceed to Park Avenue in Park Ridge, then turn left on to Pascack Road and continue to the finish line at Woodcliff Lake Borough Hall. According to past commander Dick Bozzone, this event has become the largest Memorial Day parade in Bergen County. Starting around 1920 right after the Pascack Valley American Legion Memorial Post 153 was chartered, the parade has weathered the Depression and several wars. In that time, he said, the region changed from a rural

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Knights of Columbus Mother Seton Council #5427, 79 Pascack Road, is hosting a Summer KickOff Bash “under the stars” on Saturday, June 11 (rain date TBD). The fun is outdoors from 6 to 10 p.m. Bring your blanket or lawn chair. Itʼs time to kick out Covid and kick off the summer. Entertainment features Bergen Countyʼs premier classic rock band Taxi. Food and drinks will include a traditional barbeque of hot dogs, burgers, sausage and peppers; food trucks with specialty items; a full open bar; and a craft beer garden.

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along with a host of family members and friends. She is predeceased by her Eleanor Dorothy Brown was husmand, Fred Jacob Brown Sr., one of six children born to Ophel- son Derek Brown, brother Henry la and Robert Cotton. She was the Cotton, sister Kathrine Cotton. second to the oldest of the five sisPatricia N. ters and one brothMORRISSEY er. Patricia Nagle Morrissey, 87, Eleanor was born on April 29, of Hillsdale, passed away peace1937, in New York fully at her home, surrounded by her children, on City. She was eduSaturday. cated in and graduPatricia is preated from Paterson deceased by her school system, and she was an husband, Kenneth avid reader. Eleanor was very popand her eldest son, ular: oftentimes her friends would Michael. come to the house to eat. She was Devoted motha good cook! She always took er to Karen and pride in her appearance, and was very particular about her clothes Ted Galloway, Scott and Andrea Morrissey, Rob and Maureen and her hair. Maureen Bob In 1953 she caught the eye of Morrissey, Fred Jacob Brown Sr. Their Benedetti and Kyle and Denise friendship blossomed into a happy Morrissey. Loving grandmother to marriage in November 1954. Sara, Sam, Joe, Brendan, AnthoTheir union produced four chil- ny, Mark, Annie, Peter, Grace, dren: Fred Jr., Derek (deceased), Matthew, Kenneth and Lauren. Patricia was born in Jersey Teresa, and Gregory. In June 1967, Eleanor and City in 1934. She lived in HillsFred moved from Paterson to dale for the last 65 years. She was Westwood, where they continued a lifetime member of the Hillsdale to raise their children and became Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. members of Mount Zion Baptist Patricia was a Eucharistic Minister at St. John the Baptist Church Church. Eleanor went to school to and a member of the Sassy Ladies study dental hygiene, and she dance group. The family received relatives worked as a caterer for many social events. She was also a home and friends on Wednesday, May health aide, until she became a 18 at Becker Funeral Home, 219 full-time employee at Pascack Kinderkamack Road, Westwood. Valley Hospital in Westwood as a A Mass celebrating Patriciaʼs life dietary technician. She worked and faith was held on Thursday, May 19 at St. John the Baptist there for 20 years, then retired. She resided in Westwood Church, Hillsdale. In lieu of flowers, donations House for more than 20 years, and was very well known and loved. may be made to The Hillsdale Over and over, people would say Fire Department, 383 Hillsdale how infectious her smile was and Ave., Hillsdale, or to St. Judeʼs that her laugh would just make Childrenʼs Research Hospital, your day. She loved her family, stjude.org. and was always there for her children, her sisters, and her grandJohn J. children. EVERS SR. Eleanor was quite the fashion John J. Evers Sr., 87, of Westqueen: elegant and fashionable. She lived a good life! She had wood, passed away on Saturday, some health challenges but always May 14, 2022. John was born on April 30, 1935 to managed to bounce back. James and Ruth Near the end of her last illEvers in the ness, she grew tired and was ready Bronx, N.Y. He to get her wings. graduated from Eleanor leaves behind to technical school, cherish her memory sons Fred Jr. where he studied (Dobbie), (daughter-in-law Cynsheet metal, and thia) and Gregory (daughter-inlater worked as an law Anna); daughter Teresa (sonin-law Richard); sisters Gloria electrician for Con Edison for 38 Thomas, Olivia Gary, and Linda years after passionately serving in Cotton (Lea); brother-in-law the Navy Reserves and the Army Leroy Harris; nieces Patricia Gary National Guard for eight years. He was a lover of classic and Colleen Davis; nephews Allen and Adrian Thomas, Dorian Wil- Western movies, an avid New liams, and Jeffery Cotton; grand- York sports fan, and a passionate children Shawn (Percell) and member of the Pascack Art AssoAndre Brown, and Tanisha ciation. John is survived by his dear Brown-Oliver, Gregory and Anthony Brown, and Javon and son John J. Evers Jr. and his wife, JonTЗ Fuller; great-grandchildren Diane; his grandchildren Emily Deja, Shawn Jr. and Cory Brown; and Brendan Evers; and many Imani, Elijah, and Michael Oliver; nieces, nephews, and friends. He AJ, Aiden and Andre Jr. Brown; is predeceased by his beloved Jaiden Lewis-Brown; Aiden, Bai- wife Helen Evers and his son Willey, Tristian, and Adeline Brown; liam Evers.

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The family received guests at Becker Funeral Home, Westwood, on Wednesday, May 18. A celebration of Johnʼs life and faith were held at the funeral home on Thursday, May 19. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla, N.Y. to follow. Memorial contributions can be made in Johnʼs name to the New Jersey Veterans Network.

Irving HUANG

Irving Huang, 84, of Emerson passed away on Saturday, May, 14, 2022. Irving is survived by his beloved wife, Sabrina, and his daughter, Tiffany. A Mass celebrating Irvingʼs life and faith will be held at R.C. Church of The Assumption in Emerson on Saturday, May 21 at 9:30 a.m. with interment at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus to follow. Memorial contributions can be made in Irvingʼs name to the Alzheimerʼs Association, Alz.Org/Donate.

Anthony CACCIOLA

Anthony Cacciola, 89, of Westwood, died, peacefully surrounded by his family, on Sunday, May 15, 2022. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and lived in Bergenfield and attended Bergenfield High School. He was a supervisor for International Paper Co. for 45 years, retiring in 1997. He was a Korean War veteran. Beloved husband of Margaret (Petersen LaSala) of Westwood. Loving father of Coreen Blehl and her fiancé, Vincenzo Ferraiolo, Anthony Vincent Cacciola and his wife, MaryBeth, Victoria Allen and her husband, Daniel Allen. Dear brother of Michael Cacciola of Edgemont, Wash., and Elizabeth Penza of Tinton Falls. Loving stepfather of Daynis Masur and her husband, Jon, Joseph LaSala, III and his wife, Lynn, Doreen Coll and her husband, Kevin of grandfather Loving Stephen, Peter, Anthony, Dylan, Derek, Madison, Katelyn, Marissa and Bryce. Step-grandfather of Christina, Lauren, Tess, Brian, Mia, Sean, Daria and Chloe. Great-grandfather of Elliana and Rilyn. He is predeceased by his first wife, Amelia, granddaughter, Marissa Allen, sister, Maryann Klepper, and his parents Peter and Caroline Cacciola. The family received relatives and friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, on Thursday. The funeral Mass celebrating Antho-

nyʼs life and faith was held at Church of the Assumption, Emerson, on Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Anthonyʼs name to Red Ribbon Academy, 506 Hamburg Tpke., Suite 104, Wayne, NJ 07470.

David L. RUTHERFORD

David L. Rutherford, 69, of Ridgewood, passed away on May 12, 2022. A Ridgewood resident of 60 years, David was born in Philadelphia Nov. 17, 1952. He graduated Ridgewood High School in 1970, majored in political science as an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania, and earned a law degree from The Catholic University of America. Throughout his 45-year career as an attorney, David specialized in land use and real estate. He served as the zoning board attorney for the towns of Ho-Ho-Kus (37 years), Westwood (23 years), Englewood (20 years) and Saddle River (18 years). He was also a member of the Bergen County Bar Association, and chaired its Land Use Committee and served on its Ethics Committee. As a lawyer, he was known for three things: his integrity, his attention to detail and his courtesy to all. David was a very talented organist and pianist. He took his first lesson at around the age of 10, studying with Claire Coci, an award-winning concert organist and teacher. At 16 he played a recital on the organ at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. On piano, he accompanied his daughter Claire in her performance at Carnegie Hall. He served as the organist at Church of the Savior in Paramus for 17 years and recently served as a substitute organist at Christ Church Ridgewood, roles that allowed him to blend his love of music with his strong faith and service to God. He was an active member of Christ Church, participating as a Eucharistic minister, reader, choir member and vestry member. In addition to Davidʼs legal and musical abilities, he was a talented home chef. He had a passion for creating wonderful meals for his family and friends. A highlight of his life was the opportunity to assist in the preparation of several meals at the renowned James Beard House in New York. David was an avid reader

throughout his life, which enabled him to talk to anyone about almost any subject, from the nuances of the latest U.S. Supreme Court decision to geography and the nature of the Holy Trinity. He had a lifelong love of cars, extending from his Triumph TR-6 to his most recent ride, a red Alfa Romeo 4C. David will be remembered for his calm demeanor; his kindness; his compassion for and service to others; and perhaps above all, an enduring and lifelong faith that both inspired and comforted those who knew him. With his wife, Marian, he set an example for everyone else. For all his interests and hobbies, he loved spending time with his daughters and grandchildren the most, in whom he took such delight and pride. David is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Marian; his daughters Sarah Rutherford (Everette), Catherine Conetta (Christopher) and Claire Clarke (Scott); five grandchildren: Kelley, Bryn, Colby, Reagan and Theodore; and his brother Peter Rutherford (Christie). He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sally Rutherford, also of Ridgewood. Viewing was at Christ Church Ridgewood on Tuesday, May 17. A celebration of Davidʼs life was at Christ Church Ridgewood on Wednesday, May 18. Visit vanemburgh.com for more information and a link to the livestream of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Davidʼs name to Family Promise of Bergen County, Christ Church Ridgewood and Susquehanna University.

Pauline A. HUHN

The family of Pauline A. (Kuizinas) Huhn — who died peacefully on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Hackensack University Medical Center — ran versions of her obituary with us on April 18 and 25. They wish the record clarified, “Pauline Huhn did not die of long-term complication of COVID. She died of natural causes.” Her obituary said a memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Park Ridge. Arrangements are by the Robert Spearing Funeral Home Inc., Park Ridge.

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