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Melissa Heule

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Ethical Brew Concert In Teaneck Benefits Young Female Leaders TEANECK, N.J. — Ethical Brew in Teaneck is offering a concert for a good cause on Sat. Jan. 9 where musicians will perform to benefit Young Women’s Leadership Network. Beth Stein and her husband, Perry, both of Northvale, run the program, pay the performers, and all of the profits above that are split between the society and an organization or cause that is important to the talents that take the stage. Hannah & Maggie, and Rob Lytle are expected to perform before a crowd of up to 100 at the Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show and tickets a…

by Melissa Heule

01/05/2016

Lifestyle

Closter Museum Displays Work Of Artists With Special Needs CRESSKILL, N.J. — The Belskie Museum in Closter is showcasing the work of artists who have special needs in “Arts Unbound” through Jan. 24. The majority of the 60 pieces in the show — made with an array of mediums — are for sale. Among them is the work of Andrew Weatherly, a 23-year-old Closter native who has Down’s Syndrome. “I started the program and loved it,” said Weatherly. “It’s acrylic. It’s all abstract. I’m not thinking about anything when I’m painting or doing photography. I take pictures of anything.” The program is based in Orange, New Jersey and is run by two professional a…

by Melissa Heule

01/05/2016

Events

Franklin Lakes Library's Therapy Pets Program Returns FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. — The Franklin Lakes Public Library PAWS Therapy Pets 2015 program took a short hiatus, but will return to the library on Mon. Jan. 11. The program gives children an opportunity to read aloud to a trained therapy dog, cat or pet rabbit in order to improve reading and communication skills in a non-judgmental environment. "Children of any age, mostly kindergarten through grade five, are able to drop in and read their favorite books,” librarian Sara Tobias said. "Children practice their reading skills and benefit from the exposure to public speaking and the cal…

by Melissa Heule

01/04/2016

Neighbors

Wyckoff Women Teaches Therapeutic Clay Classes WYCKOFF, N.J. — A former Wyckoff school art teacher founded a therapeutic clay business to help others find their own creativity. Lisa Hartensveld established "Creating with Clay Kit" — a sister to the three-year old company, "Creating with Clay." She partnered with Suanne Ohl, a retired social services worker, who is formerly of Ridgewood. “I’ve worked with a boy with no hands who does it with his feet,” she said. “I feel so blessed - it has been nothing short of a miracle.” The clay is non-toxic, manipulatable and therapeutic, as participants — some who have fine-m…

by Melissa Heule

01/04/2016

Events

Twin Hasbrouck Heights Musicians Team Up With Uncle To Jam LODI, N.J. — A Lodi-native family of rockers will take the stage in Teaneck at Mexicali Live on Fri. Jan 15 as "In Absentia" to entertain crowds with their cover of a well-known European music band. Twin brothers Sean and Jason Sproviero of Hasbrouck Heights and their uncle Bob Sproviero of Washington Township will perform the music of Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson. “I believe Lodi was the home to more guitar players than any other place on earth - there were tons of good guitar players,” said Scott Sproviero, the boys' father. Bob Sproviero has always performed as a musicia…

by Melissa Heule

01/04/2016

Neighbors

Cliffside Park Woman Raises Funds For Infant Cousin In Lebanon CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — A Cliffside Park woman is raising money for her infant cousin in her native county, Lebanon, in hopes that he will survive surgeries for a heart defect. More than $2,600 had been raised as of Sunday afternoon on a GoFundMe page established by Rita Altounjian to help 4-week-old Peter Chamoun. The baby was born with Tetralogy of Fallot, a life threatening heart condition. His mother, Diana Chamous, felt pain shortly before her son's Dec. 23 birth — which led to the diagnosis. “Usually this defect - they usually don’t find out until the baby is born, and babies usu…

by Melissa Heule

01/04/2016

Schools

Northern Valley Regional District Collects Youth Sports Equipment DEMAREST, N.J. — The Northern Valley Regional School District is holding a sports equipment drive through Jan. 17 for Jeremy's Heroes, a nonprofit organization that helps finances youth sports. Demarest High School on Knickerbocker Road will serve as the drop off point where families can contribute new and gently-used equipment, jerseys, balls and other sports item. All items will be distributed to young athletes who cannot regularly afford the items and programs on their own, but want to participate in organized sports throughout the state. Jeremy’s Heroes was launched following the de…

by Melissa Heule

01/04/2016

Police & Fire

Elderly Driver's Sedan Barrels Into Two Cars, AutoZone Store In Fairview FAIRVIEW, N.J. — A sedan driven by a 90-something man sideswiped two cars before crashing into an AutoZone store in Fairview on Thursday. Three people were injured, none seriously, in the 1:15 p.m. crash, responders told Daily Voice. One customer said he was recharging his battery when he saw the black Chevy Impala careen into the Bergen Boulevard lot. “The driver was about 90 years old. He thought he was on the highway," the customer said.

by Melissa Heule

12/31/2015

Politics

Bogota Roadwork Expected To Create Detours BOGOTA, N.J. -- Roadwork in Bogota will begin Jan. 18 on River Road between Elm and West Shore avenues under the train trestle. Detours will be in effect as the roads are expected to be closed for an extended period of time. Officials wouldn't say how long the project will run. A previous road project at West Fort Lee and River Roads took around a month, as crews worked on the road area for approximately 15 hours a day, said Sgt. Geoffrey Cole. "It's a part of the PSE&G Energy Strong program," Cole said. "We're just putting out an early warning for people." Busi…

by Melissa Heule

12/31/2015

Sports

Dumont Ping Pong Pro Aims To Help Youngsters Grasp Benefits Of Sport CRESSKILL, N.J. — Cresskill Recreation Center will be offering ping pong lessons and games in conjunction with Kiddie Gym USA starting Jan. 6. The department hopes youngsters can learn and benefit from a sport that could help their overall health. “There are lots of benefits — brain development, hand-eye coordination,” said Sudeshna "Sue" Chakravorty, a Dumont mother-of-two who owns the gym. Chakravorty represented India, her native country, in the 2001 Commonwealth Ping Pong Games. “You improve your team spirit, your game, and the sport is less likely to cause injuries compa…

by Melissa Heule

12/31/2015

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