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Downed Trees Deleted By Ramsey Rescue Downed Trees Deleted By Ramsey Rescue
Downed Trees Deleted By Ramsey Rescue RAMSEY, N.J. -- Ramsey Rescue was hard at work Sunday morning, April 3, "operating at multiple locations involving downed trees and arcing power lines throughout the borough due (to) today's wind storm," a Facebook post noted. One large pine fell across South Franklin Turnpike, pictured above, and the rescue squad cut and cleared it. To keep up with Ramsey Rescue -- including training exercises, scenes where they assist, or dangerous areas to avoid -- you can follow it on Facebook.
Fair Lawn Knights Of Columbus Golf Tournament Tees Off In June Fair Lawn Knights Of Columbus Golf Tournament Tees Off In June
Fair Lawn Knights Of Columbus Golf Tournament Tees Off In June FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- The Knights of Columbus, St. Ann's Council No. 2853, in Fair Lawn, has set a date for its Annual Golf Tournament and Beefsteak Dinner -- Saturday, June 4. The full-day event includes a continental breakfast, bus transportation to and from the golf course, the greens fee and cart, lunch at the Turn, prizes, all-you-can-eat beefsteak dinner, and an open bar. Here are your ticket options: full package -- $150 golf only -- $120 beefsteak dinner and open bar only -- $40 The tournament will be at the Glen Brook Golf Club, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, with the bookend contin…
Westchester Executive Astorino Recognizes "Mompreneur" Priska Diaz Westchester Executive Astorino Recognizes "Mompreneur" Priska Diaz
Westchester Executive Astorino Recognizes "Mompreneur" Priska Diaz EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino recently recognized Eastchester resident and "mompreneur" Priska Diaz.Diaz is founder and CEO of Bittylab, and designed an award-winning line of baby bottles. Diaz came to America with her family from Peru when she was 17. She spent three years at her kitchen table designing a new technology for baby bottles to dispense milk without air -- the syringe-like, award-winning Bare Air Free bottles. Today, the bottles are carried in Babies R Us stores nationwide. You can also buy Bittylab's products directly, online, and A…
Bring Your Documents For Shredding In Ho-Ho-Kus Bring Your Documents For Shredding In Ho-Ho-Kus
Bring Your Documents For Shredding In Ho-Ho-Kus HO-HO-KUS, N.J. -- The Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus will be hosting a residential document shredding day on Saturday, April 9, the Department of Public Works noted recently.The shredding will be in the rear parking lot of the Borough Hall, at 333 Warren Ave., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Make A Birdhouse At Hasbrouck Heights Library Make A Birdhouse At Hasbrouck Heights Library
Make A Birdhouse At Hasbrouck Heights Library HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- Adults and teens in the ninth grade and up are invited to the Free Public Library of Hasbrouck Heights' "Crafts-to-Share Club," to make decorative birdhouses, on Wednesday, April 20.A flyer for the event notes that items made by the club are donated to Hackensack University Medical Center and Tomorrow's Children's Fund. You can also donate yarn for projects at the library. Participants will decorate birdhouse centerpieces with chocolate candies. The event will run from 3-4:30 p.m. Register for this special edition of the crafting club here. The crafting…
More Strides Made Toward HealthBarn Organic Garden In Ridgewood More Strides Made Toward HealthBarn Organic Garden In Ridgewood
More Strides Made Toward HealthBarn Organic Garden In Ridgewood RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- HealthBarn USA's organic garden, in Ridgewood, is edging closer to completion. Workers finished the garden's foundation on Saturday, April 2."It was a family effort. Getting ready for our black dirt delivery and compost," a Facebook post noted. "Can't wait to start planting with our spring classes." HealthBarn USA is an educational company with a mission of empowering families to lead strong energetic lives. It is partnering with the Village of Ridgewood's Parks and Recreation Department, to offer a unique healthy lifestyle experience to residents, sch…
'Digital Dangers' Seminar For Parents In Washington Township Monday Night 'Digital Dangers' Seminar For Parents In Washington Township Monday Night
'Digital Dangers' Seminar For Parents In Washington Township Monday Night WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- The Computer Crimes Unite of the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office is presenting a "Digital Dangers" seminar on Monday, April 4 -- which it calls a must for parents of any kids who are connected now or will be soon."This informative presentation will explore ways to keep your family safe online," organizers note. Subjects covered will include online privacy, inappropriate content, online solicitation, sexting, digital citizenship, and cyberbullying. Children are not permitted to attend. The seminar will begin at 7 p.m., in the Campbell Audi…
Upper Saddle River Fire Fighters Enliven Local Boy's Birthday Party Upper Saddle River Fire Fighters Enliven Local Boy's Birthday Party
Upper Saddle River Fire Fighters Enliven Local Boy's Birthday Party SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- Fire fighters from the Upper Saddle River Fire Department made an appearance at a local birthday party, on Saturday, April 2, won at a recent fire department fundraiser. "The kids learned about fire safety and got to spray water from the fire hose," a Facebook post by the department noted. "Their professionalism and fun personalities with the kids was absolutely superb," the boy's mother, Betty Chiu, commented. "This was one of the best birthday parties that we had. ... Thank you for an amazing day."
Helen E. Morrow, 90, Lifelong Fairfield Resident Helen E. Morrow, 90, Lifelong Fairfield Resident
Helen E. Morrow, 90, Lifelong Fairfield Resident FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Helen E. Morrow, of Fairfield, died on Thursday, March 31. She was 90. Born in Bridgeport, Morrow was a lifelong Fairfield resident. "Mrs. Morrow was a devout Catholic who loved the Lord," information from the funeral home noted. She enjoyed her social life with her husband and close friends, especially her trips to Acapulco. She is survived by daughter, Cassandra Morrow of Fairfield; lifelong friend Edie Lucas Szabo of Fairfield; several nieces and nephews; and cherished friends and their children, Michaella and Veronica Mylott. Morrow was predeceased by he…
Ida A. Lownds, 74, Bethel Resident Ida A. Lownds, 74, Bethel Resident
Ida A. Lownds, 74, Bethel Resident BETHEL, Conn. -- Ida A. Lownds, of Bethel, died on Friday, April 1. She was 74. Born in Bridgeport, Lownds attended Danbury Schools and graduated from Danbury High School, where she was cheerleader captain. She worked for many years with her husband at Dave's Cleaners, in Brookfield. She was most recently in sales in the Drapery Department of J.C. Penny in Danbury, retiring in 2007 after over 20 years. "She enjoyed laughing with family and friends, gardening, bird watching and watching TV," information from the funeral home noted. "She enjoyed watching 'Wheel of Fortune' -- …
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