Gikas and the parish community of Saint Nicholas Church in Wyckoff for a powerful and thought-provoking presentation on the realities of Human Trafficking The event took place in the evening following a community meal and was also made accessible via live stream for parishioners and faithful who were unable to attend in person allowing for broader community participation and theological reflections on the spiritual and moral urgency of addressing modern-day slavery He highlighted the mission and work of the FREEDOM Ministry and mobilizing the Church to respond with compassion His message deeply resonated with attendees sparking heartfelt discussion and a strong outpouring of support for the ministry's vital efforts The Saint Nicholas community expressed immense gratitude for the opportunity to learn more about this critical issue and to explore ways in which they Many left the presentation feeling informed and inspired to take meaningful steps in combating human trafficking in their own spheres of influence If your parish or organization is interested in hosting a presentation on Human Trafficking and the work of the FREEDOM Ministry, you are encouraged to contact Fr. Peter Spiro directly at [email protected] Get the Orthodox Observer delivered to your inbox Download VCF • Join our Mailing Lists • Donate The information contained on the website of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is for informational purposes only Certain individuals and institutions are presented for reference purposes only and may not be under the supervision or jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese The Holy Archdiocese does not exercise any administrative oversight or assignment authority over clergy that are not part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates Nights out may be taking a backseat as Americans appear to be embracing a new social trend centered around staying in and skipping the pressure of dressing up were also among the most commonly cited benefits According to a new survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Air Wick those who prefer hosting friends at home significantly outnumber those who opt for a night on the town the poll of 2,000 Americans found that nearly three-quarters of respondents lean toward gathering with friends in the comfort of their own homes Half said this shift in preference has taken place in just the past few years Respondents cited a range of reasons for this change from saving money to creating a more relaxed environment A majority of participants say a pleasant scent plays a big role in setting the tone for a home gathering with many admitting they actively think about how their home smells before hosting “With more Americans opting for home gatherings meaningful connections and subtle touches like a pleasant home fragrance or ambient lighting are becoming the new priorities for socializing,” said Julia Mellberg the average host spends more than two hours preparing their space before guests arrive and setting a welcoming atmosphere — with scent and lighting topping the ambiance checklist home gatherings also scored high on emotional connection Many respondents said they feel more at ease during a night in and are more likely to have meaningful conversations Some of the biggest stressors reported by home hosts include cleaning or managing social dynamics also made the list As for what makes a night in truly enjoyable Top essentials cited by survey participants included good food and drinks Whether it’s a casual movie night or a more elaborate celebration survey respondents agreed: creating the right vibe makes all the difference it is Madi Wyckoff's job to get on base and set the table for her hard-hitting Zeeland West teammates There are few in the state who have set the table better than Wyckoff this season has an on-base percentage well over .500 and give her teammates plenty of RBI opportunities In Tuesday's doubleheader against Zeeland West three RBIs and two runs scored to help spark the offense to 13-6 and 19-9 wins "The rivalry is great every year and it is fun because we go to school together But it is a rivalry taken very seriously by both teams We had a great day with lots of hitting and lots of runs When someone comes into the dugout hype after a big hit we all get hype and it is contagious," Wyckoff said That is my mindset every time I step in the box I am trying to get on base for my team and score." It was something Wyckoff did impressively against No. 1 Hudsonville last week when she had four hits and pitched the Dux past the Eagles, snapping Hudsonville's 48-game win streak More: How Zeeland West softball snapped Hudsonville's stunning 48-game win streak More: Meet the high school softball players to watch this spring and we just turned it up after spring break We came in wanting to win districts this year and we are confident we can beat anybody." Wyckoff has only struck out twice all season "She has really gotten comfortable and her at bats have been amazing She has a tremendous mentality and sets the tone with her performance," Zeeland West coach Kayla Smart said The quality of at bats sets the tone for the game because people see what she is doing." Wyckoff has an ERA of 1.33 with 68 strikeouts and just 14 walks nearly as efficient as she is at the plate "She has four pitches and locates the ball well," Smart said But it was a tough adjustment becoming one of the two regular pitchers "It was harder coming in pitching this year because I didn't pitch a lot last year That was a big step and it is about the girls behind me Having the girls encourage me has been great "Pitching has really helped me as a hitter I have seen what other hitters are doing and know what the pitcher's mindset is and that has helped me in the batter's box." 5-1 OK Black) pounded 19 hits in the second game Maddi Veersma drove in four runs on three hits including a home run to center field in the second scoring two Jenna Hendricks and Emily Kragt each had three hits we feed off of each other very well," Smart said "There is a lot of chemistry on the field." allowing 10 hits and six runs (three earned) over seven innings Hendricks and Kylie Glass each drove in three runs Megan Strabbing had three hits and Veersma hit a home run Zeeland East's Emme Meyering launched a double and two home runs to lead the Chix Contact sports editor Dan D’Addona at Dan.D’Addona@hollandsentinel.com. 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Please click here to see any active alerts Extensive investigation and cleanup activities have taken place since the late 1980s at the Wyckoff/Eagle Harbor site in Kitsap County Due to its past use as a wood-treating facility other wood-preserving chemicals and nonaqueous-phase liquid (NAPL) The site includes the former wood-treating area located on the harbor’s south shore contaminated subtidal and intertidal sediments along the south shore The Suquamish Tribe maintains treaty rights to gather resources within Eagle Harbor Approximately 100 acres of intertidal and subtidal sediments in Eagle Harbor were covered with an engineered cap and sediment on beaches north and east of the former wood-treating area will be covered with a multilayer cap Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed multiple remedial actions in upland areas of the site including removal of contaminated soil and sludge and installation of a perimeter sheet pile wall that reduces seepage of contaminated groundwater A groundwater pump and treat (P&T) system which currently involves nine recovery wells screened in the upper aquifer has operated for more than 30 years to draw contaminated groundwater and NAPL away from the site perimeter The P&T system also maintains an upward vertical gradient that minimizes transport of contaminants from the upper aquifer to the lower aquifer which is projected to increase by one foot by 2060 Tidal swings at the site currently range from a mean lower low water (MLLW) level of -4.5 feet to +14 feet The site is also vulnerable to erosion in intertidal areas which could impact the engineered sediment cap Due to proximity to the Seattle Fault line the site is additionally vulnerable to earthquakes Potential seismically induced geotechnical hazards include surface rupture The most recent major (6.8 magnitude) deep earthquake causing significant damage to Kitsap County occurred in 2001 Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) revealed no associated impacts on the site The perimeter wall will consist of a reinforced cutter soil mix armored by marine-grade The concrete will extend at least 6 feet below beach elevation to protect the wall from corrosive saltwater and other environmental conditions The completed perimeter wall is anticipated to meet stringent standards regarding site-specific seismic threats Based on the results of 2022 pilot-scale implementation in situ soil solidification/stabilization (ISS) of heavily contaminated soil will be conducted in upland areas The use of ISS is anticipated to help mitigate soil instability associated with seismic activity a subsurface soil-bentonite slurry “cutoff” wall will be constructed to reroute upgradient groundwater ISS will be performed through bucket mixing A low permeability cap will be installed over both treated and untreated soil The upland cap design uses the USACE high-rate scenario (2.78 feet) for sea level rise projected from 2015 to 2070 which is consistent with sea level rise projections used in the perimeter wall design After construction of the new cap is complete a bioswale-retention pond will be built to collect and transmit stormwater away from the cap and toward an outlet at the site's west beach The outlet will be equipped with a small rock bed for flow dissipation and fitted with a tide gate to prevent backflow during high tides The pond will be designed to convey stormwater flows resulting from 25-year with sufficient capacity to retain stormwater from a 100-year storm event without overtopping Future climate scaling factors of +6% and +3% were added for the 25-year and 100-year storm events to account for an increase in precipitation projected by regional climate models extending to 2070 The pond is anticipated to include a perimeter buffer containing native plants that have naturally adapted to local conditions and can help prevent erosion and filter excess nutrients The near-shore areas are periodically inspected to help monitor the performance of the remedies and the rigor of affected aquatic biota EPA is collaborating with the Washington Department of Natural Resources and Suquamish Tribe in surveys and protection of potentially affected native eelgrass (Zostera marina) which provides critical fish and invertebrate habitat in Puget Sound The species also has important ecological functions such as stabilizing sediment EPA is pursuing a pilot study focused on eelgrass transplanting within the active remedial footprint EPA is currently compiling a climate action plan for this site based on sustainability and resiliency experiences to date The plan includes specific actions to address seismically induced impacts the City of Bainbridge Island and the Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District plan to integrate the remediated site into a regional public park that provides improved access to Eagle Harbor EPA provides additional information about approaches for building climate resilience at Superfund sites EPA is integrating resilience measures into design and maintenance of the site remedies: HOLYOKE — Wyckoff Country Club golf course at the base of Mount Tom has a new owner who plans on renovating the 18-hole course and having it complement an overall grand design for a sports complex in Holyoke a local entrepreneur who made his fortune as CEO and founder of Golden Years Home Care Services Golden Years Behavioral Health Group and Golden Years Staffing announced Monday he had acquired Wyckoff for $2.8 million with plans to spend an additional $250,000 to modernize and renovate the property “This 120-acre gem will continue its legacy as a premier country club and vibrant social hub,” Ruiz said in the statement “I look forward to working with the community in Wyckoff’s next growth phase.” The statement added that all present staff would remain employed with plans to generate additional jobs for the area The purchase aligns with Ruiz’s other ventures into his stated goal of turning Holyoke into the “Sports Capital of New England.” In February 2024 Ruiz and Holyoke Mayor Josh Garcia revealed plans for building a massive sports complex known as the USA International Sports Complex The complex would be centered around a new facility hosting the Volleyball Hall of Fame commemorating the sport invented in Holyoke in 1895 by William G a physical education director at the local YMCA the chief operating officer of USA International said in an interview with the Gazette the renovation plans at Wyckoff included updating the course’s clubhouse as well as the Tee Time Bar and Grill restaurant along with the acquisition of new golf carts to replace the current fleet Melendez said the changes would allow the restaurant to be open five to six days a week whereas presently it is open from Wednesday to Saturday for dinner “We want to invest in Holyoke in so many different ways “We’re going to put a lot of money into the clubhouse and the golf course and really give Holyoke what they deserve.” Wyckoff had been owned since 2019 by brothers Charlie and William Arment Melendez said that Ruiz buying the property from them came about “through a couple of phone calls” following the announcement of the USA International complex last year “It wasn’t listed for sale,” Melendez said who’s the architect of some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world Melendez said the acquisition was finalized on Friday and that renovations would likely begin very soon with a demolition team and architect at the ready the community sees the brand-new country club,” he said The sports complex project calls for the creation of a new building to host the hall of fame along with 16 volleyball and basketball courts and the installation of other activities such as an arcade A new hotel is also included in the plans during a later phase of the project more than 140,000 square feet of indoor space will be used to host the complex Though Melendez said the golf course would not be part of the sports complex proper and would not host any non-golf sporting activities he said that he hoped the course would help draw in further sporting events to the city expressing the desire to see the course host a junior Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) tournament “I think the PGA wants communities like Holyoke to start learning how to golf and be a part of the golf movement,” Melendez said Alexander MacDougall can be reached at amacdocugall@gazettenet.com you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users Instead of "Burnin' Up," as one of their most popular songs states the Jonas Brothers were cooling down with some icy treats at a North Jersey eatery this week Joe and Nick Jonas were back in their home state Monday afternoon visiting the Rita's Italian Ice on Centre Street in Nutley as they posed for pictures with staff and shared photos of the snacks on their individual Instagram pages The Nutley Rita's publicized the musical trio's appearance in a pair of Instagram posts Monday — its first social media posts in more than two years — and thanked the "special visitors" for stopping by "We feel like we’re living in the Year 3000!" the restaurant wrote in one post a reference to the title of another beloved Jonas Brothers song The brothers' return to the Garden State comes as they prepare for the upcoming "Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour," celebrating two decades as a band Authorities in one Wyckoff are investigating after antisemitic flyers were found earlier this week The Wyckoff Township Committee said it was made aware of flyers containing "divisive and antisemitic messages" that were distributed in the Sicomac side of town The materials are being taken "very seriously" and are part of an active police investigation “The Township Committee condemns in the strongest possible terms the dissemination of hate-filled materials intended to harass or divide members of our community,” the committee said “Antisemitism has no place in Wyckoff—or anywhere—and we stand firmly with our Jewish residents and neighbors.” The investigation is being handled by the Wyckoff Police Department under Chief David V Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Michael Ragucci or Detective Sergeant Michael DeMaio at 201-891-2121 or email detectives@wyckoffpolice.org Officials say the act appears to be isolated but are urging residents to avoid speculation and remain unified while the case unfolds Kay Yow Cancer Fund Honors Brooke Wyckoff with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Grant2/3/2025 1:01:00 PM | Women's Basketball 2025 at 10:09 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Wyckoff police advised late on Tuesday night that residents may see them displaying their guns in one neighborhood on Wednesday NJ — If you see Wyckoff police with guns out near the Waldwick border on Wednesday the Wyckoff Police Department will conduct a training exercise on Franklin Avenue near the 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The Jonas Brothers are back on familiar ground — and New Jersey fans are watching every move The Jonas Brothers were spotted filming in Nutley this week and Nick Jonas — who grew up in Wyckoff — were spotted filming what appeared to be music videos across Essex County this week with several scenes captured on video in Nutley on Tuesday Footage obtained by Daily Voice shows the trio in action sparking excitement and speculation about where else they’ve been The brothers later posted a photo on social media posing along the Hudson River with the New York City skyline behind them Fans immediately launched into detective mode trying to figure out whether the image was snapped in Fort Lee According to The Montclair Girl, the group may have also visited Rita’s in Nutley and other nearby North Jersey spots The filming comes as the Jonas Brothers gear up for their upcoming album without pay at a special 10-minute meeting Tuesday Mayor Peter Melchionne was absent from the meeting because he has tax appeals pending against the township The motion was introduced by Committeeman Thomas Madigan seconded by Committeeman Rudy Boonstra and approved by Committeeman Roger Lane Committeeman Tim Shanley voted against the motion The committee received a four-page letter on Monday from Peter Zipp an attorney for the Association of Municipal Assessors of New Jersey advising them that assessors could be removed from office only by the director of the Division of Taxation "Such a tenured assessor can be removed only for 'good cause shown,' not 'for political reasons,' and only 'after a proper hearing before the director or his [or her] designee,'" Zipp's letter said spoke during the public comment session of the meeting emphasizing that tax assessors are "agents of the Legislature not the municipality," and can be removed only by the director Steele spoke remotely during the public comment section stating she is suffering from lung cancer and could not attend the meeting in person "I have given dedicated and exceptional service for 30 years," Steele said There was no explanation from any committee member for the suspension. Resolution 24-300 states only that "certain issues have arisen regarding the employment and employment status of the assessor." WYCKOFF — The Wyckoff YMCA is adding some splash to its dash this winter with the creation of a third Special Olympics team for swimming With basketball and track and field teams already in force aquatics instructor David Ware called the swim team a "natural progression" of the Y's extensive special needs services for children "We have an amazing special needs community here for our 21-plus program." Initially comprised of two men and two women the Revolution Team practices Wednesday nights with a goal of participating in March swim meets to qualify for the Special Olympics New Jersey games at The College of New Jersey in June "It's interesting for us to work with them because a lot of them don't have that competitive nature," Ware said "We are working to instill that competitive nature in them while making sure they're having fun director of the Y's 21-plus Shining Star program said it was a particular goal of his to establish the teams which have been "incredibly beneficial to our athletes." "First it provides an outlet that for many is the first time they are able to compete," Kutcha said "They have formed unbreakable bonds with one another that have helped them understand the power of teamwork It has also allowed them to highlight their individual strengths." The Wyckoff Y has been offering special needs programming for children "We have so much going on for all ages and all populations," said Executive Director Joyce Vottero "That was the dream when we were founded 40 years ago to know that people have a place like this to come to and to feel welcomed." The Wyckoff YMCA is located at 691 Wyckoff Ave For more information on its special needs programs call 201-891-2081 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page 2025 at 7:13 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Join a team and compete to clean up litter NJ — Want to help clean up Wyckoff and have fun doing it Wyckoff is looking for teams for the 2025 Clean Communities event The annual town-wide litter cleanup will take place on Saturday There are safety rules and more details at the link below. You can sign up a team using the form here. and the event will begin with a group photo at 9 a.m Information on postponement will be added to Facebook Before you complete the form, read the INSTRUCTIONS LINK. Get more details here about the Team Up to Tidy Up Annual Town-wide Litter Cleanup Event. EPA divided the Wyckoff-Eagle Harbor site into three cleanup areas (called "operable units"). The Wyckoff Facility Soils and Groundwater Operable Units, also called OU2/4, is located on the south side of Eagle Harbor and includes soil and groundwater that became contaminated during decades of wood treating operations at the former Wyckoff facility. Learn about EPA's other cleanup areas at this site Additional cleanup is needed in the soil and groundwater The containment remedy from the 2000 Record of Decision has prevented large-scale releases of contaminants into Eagle Harbor but the sheet pile wall and groundwater extraction system has not stopped contaminants from seeping into intertidalintertidal The area of shoreline between the high tide and low tide marks sediments along East Beach and North Shoal EPA issued a second cleanup decision to address upland soil and groundwater contamination at the former wood treating facility at the site The May 2019 cleanup plan modifies the earlier containment cleanup decision issued in 2000 EPA completed pre-construction design fieldwork including vegetation clearing EPA also conducted an in-situ solidification/stabilization (ISS) pilot study This fieldwork supported ongoing construction design for additional work associated with the former Wyckoff facility (OU2/4) Cleanup will begin with demolition of the former thermal pilot test system and replacement of groundwater wells in order to make room for the soil cleanup Future activities include replacing the perimeter sheet pile wall with a reinforced concrete wall and in-situ soil stabilization (ISS) of heavily contaminated upland soils and groundwater Additional improvements include outfall replacement Several stages of cleanup activities have been completed at the site EPA demolished buildings at the former Wyckoff facility removed wood treating chemicals left in tanks and pipes EPA also installed groundwater extraction wells and took over operation of the onsite treatment plant EPA evaluated thermal treatment technologies at the site by conducting a thermal pilot test of steam-enhanced extraction to remove contaminants from soil and groundwater EPA determined that steam-enhanced extraction could not meet the cleanup goals and implemented the containment remedy from the 2000 Record of Decision A metal sheet pile wall was installed around the perimeter of the uplands to prevent migration of contaminants to Eagle Harbor You can also search for more site documents in EPA's publicly available collection .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Will Harrigan | For NJ Advance MediaRylie Wyckoff and Katie Conklin combined for 11 goals 12 seed Warren Hills to a 16-10 victory over No 11 seed Hackettstown in Hunterdon Warren Sussex first round action in Hackettstown It was six for Wyckoff and five for Conklin as the 5-4 Blue Streaks advanced to face Vernon in second round action on Tuesday A 6-3 second quarter erased an early deficit for Warren Hills which also received a hat-trick by Bryynn Nemeth Hat-tricks by Lily DeJesus and Kourtney Lynch paced Hackettstown The N.J. 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Box 19024, Seattle, WA 98109-1024 206.667.5000 Contact Us at Duke University Hospital in the loving care of his family (Jane) and the late Sally Wyckoff Winne (Clyde) John was the beloved husband of Janet Jean (Houseknecht) Peck Danielle Jean; brother of Catherine (Gary) Strothenke the late Edward Peck and Robert Peck; half-brother of Richard Peck and George Peck; cherished grandfather of Jonah Neal (Nancy) Houseknecht; and fourteen nieces and nephews a large extended family and many dear friends John and his wife Jan were transferred from Flowserve (former Anchor/Darling Valve) in Williamsport Pa to North Carolina in 2002 where they retired in 2019 He also loved traveling the world with his beloved wife and best friend John truly enjoyed following his grandchildren’s sports and activities and cherished being their “Pop John” A celebration of life will be held in the future in Williamsport Pa at the convenience of family and friends A private service will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hughesville John fought a long and courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia John requested donations to the American Cancer Society and if possible donate red blood or platelets to your local blood bank and register for the National Bone Marrow bank and many Kitsap candidates have already submitted their names for the numerous local seats… the BI Metro Park and Recreation District and the BI Parks &… One of Washington’s largest skill-building centers saw a massive funding increase this legislative session For Florida State women’s basketball head coach Brooke Wyckoff returning to Tallahassee as a coach is a full-circle journey Wyckoff’s story with the Seminoles began in 1997 when she joined the program as a freshman from West Chester She made a name for herself as a forward with physicality and dedication Wyckoff played a key role in helping FSU reach its first NCAA Tournament in a decade Tucker Civic Center and she was one of the best players to ever suit up for the women's basketball team Current senior forward Makayla Timpson wears no 21 proudly with her tenacity and physicality something that Wycoff has instilled in her and the rest of the team The years Wyckoff spent as a ’Nole were foundational She credits her time with the Garnet and Gold for instilling the values of hard work humility and teamwork that would define her career “Florida State gave me a foundation,” Wyckoff said “Being part of the Seminoles family has been a gift that has influenced every part of my career.” Wyckoff’s college years were more than just playing basketball They were about building the kind of character she now tries to pass on to her players Her professional career refined her approach to the game and deepened her commitment to putting her teammates first “It’s about being willing to do any little thing—no task is too small or below you,” Wyckoff said “That’s how you build respect and earn trust.” These fundamental values influenced her playing career and now form the basis of her coaching style Wyckoff returned to Florida State in 2011 to serve as an assistant coach under Sue Semrau It was under Semrau’s guidance that she developed her own coaching philosophy one rooted in empathy and high expectations “It’s been a phenomenal experience,” Wyckoff said “That standard of excellence goes into everything we do That’s always been the balance here at Florida State that Coach Sue had and that I try to also continue We’re not just here to get by; we want to win championships and go deep in the NCAA tournament while also caring about players as people.” Now at the helm of the women's basketball program Wyckoff has brought her unique style to the Seminoles “I think the advice that always served me well—and this is something I learned while at Florida State from Coach Sue—is the idea of servant leadership,” Wyckoff said You don’t have to be the boss or the head coach Leadership is about putting others first and showing you care through your actions That standard of excellence is not just for the game it’s how we carry ourselves in the classroom in our personal lives and in the community.” This approach has become the foundation of her program Wyckoff holds her players to high standards Discipline and professionalism are expectations they carry with them in all aspects of their lives which include studies ranging from engineering to finance reflect her dedication to success outside of basketball “It’s amazing to see the drive they bring to their studies,” Wyckoff said “They’re setting themselves up for a future beyond basketball I want people to see the talent and hard work these athletes put in.” Wyckoff seeks to raise awareness of women's sports and is passionate about inspiring the next generation of athletes to help fans connect with her team Wyckoff envisions FSU fans forming bonds with the team and supporting the ’Noles through every game inspiring young athletes to dream of their own futures in the game Wyckoff's path from athlete to the head coach of the Garnet and Gold is evidence of her determination humility and unwavering commitment to her alma mater Her impact on the program will undoubtedly have a long-lasting effect on the young women she coaches as well as on the court One thing is certain as Wyckoff's narrative develops further: her commitment to Florida State will leave a legacy that will go on for years to come Wyckoff’s leadership will once again be on display when the Seminoles welcome North Carolina Central to the Tucker Center on Nov Betty was the first of six children to Adolph and Lydia Brun Kruse Her early years were marked by the joys and challenges of growing up in a large family she was given a lot of responsibility at a very young age but always faced life with a resilience and grace that defined her character Betty and Duane became members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints One year later they were sealed as a family in the Los Angeles temple Their faith was the cornerstone of their lives and they found immense fulfillment in serving in various church callings enriching their lives with countless blessings And their marriage was a testament to their unwavering devotion to one another. their family grew with the addition of a teenage boy who completed their family circle She also has 17 Grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren Betty’s life was a testament to love who touched the hearts of all who knew her and compassion were evident in every interaction leaving a lasting impression on everyone she met Betty’s legacy of pure love and perseverance will live on in the hearts of her family and friends she lays down her worn-out body and goes home to reunite with her loved ones who have passed on before her Betty will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband Her family expresses their deep gratitude for the love and friendship she received throughout her life and her memory will continue to inspire and guide those who were fortunate enough to know her. The address of the chapel is 800 North and 100 West in Pleasant Grove There will not be a public viewing; however anyone who wants to greet the family can do so either at the graveside service after the funeral - Orem City Cemetery (1520 N 800 E UT) or back at the church building during the luncheon The mortuary will also have a live broadcast for those who can't be there in person You can also send flowers and/or cards through the mortuary. Condolences may be expressed to the family on this page. For those unable to attend the services they can be viewed by clicking HERE Click to watch 2025 at 9:28 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The authors of "Weird New Jersey" will conduct a presentation at the Wyckoff Library NJ — The authors of the popular "Weird New Jersey" magazine and books will come to the Wyckoff Public Library on Tuesday to discuss local legends and history The "Weird NJ Presentation — Bergen County Edition" takes place Tuesday at 7 p.m "The creators and authors of Weird NJ: You Travel Guide to New Jersey’s Local Legends and Best-Kept Secrets and happenings in our state not often found on tourist maps They will be focusing attention on sites and stories located in and around the Bergen County area." The event has limited seating and registration is required to attend A number of publications of Weird NJ will be available for purchase during the event You can find out about this and other upcoming events at the library by clicking here: Wyckoff Public Library The library is located at 200 Woodland Ave. WYCKOFF — The township's 30-year assessor has filed a complaint against the township and a demand for a jury trial over its suspending her without pay in violation of state law and refusing to reinstate her after an order from state officials Pamela Steele filed the complaint in state Superior Court on Tuesday Steele's complaint alleges that her dismissal was in retaliation for three years of complaints about the township's failure to follow statutory rules about her pay increases The Township Committee ordered her suspension without pay on Dec 9 letter from the Association of Municipal Tax Assessors attorney Peter Zipp and an in-person appearance at the meeting by its president who warned that the Division of Taxation has sole authority to discipline or remove municipal assessors The Division of Taxation also filed a complaint against the township Township labor attorney Raymond Wiss filed the required suspension petition to the Division of Taxation on Dec. 13, but the two organizations insisted that the resolution be rescinded, which the Township Committee formally refused to do on Dec. 31. Steele contends she "performed her responsibilities in an exemplary fashion" while working remotely starting in 2020 and after a subsequent lung cancer diagnosis in 2021 Township officials could not be immediately reached for comment 2025 at 7:57 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}More snow and sleet are on the way for Thursday NJ — The Wyckoff public schools will close Thursday due to a predicted slippery storm in the morning The announcement said: "All Wyckoff Public Schools will be closed Thursday there will be no extracurricular or evening activities at any of the schools on February 6 Many schools in Bergen County announced delays or closings; see the Patch list here. A winter weather advisory was issued for Bergen County starting at 4 a.m More storms are expected Saturday night and next week. READ MORE: Several Rounds Of Snow Expected In Bergen County What about the rivers? This NWS map of the United States will show the potential for flooding A 10,000-square-foot retail strip mall in Wyckoff sold for nearly $4.3 million to a mystery buyer real estate services firm Marcus & Millichap announced in late December The 34-year-old strip center at 403-411 Goffle Road includes such tenants as JAG-ONE Physical Therapy The building underwent renovations in 2020 bought the property for $2 million in October 2018 from the estate of Wyckoff-based Mary Miller “Bergen County strip centers usually don’t hit the market often there’s usually a tremendous amount of interest,” said Alan Cafiero Marcus & Millichap's senior managing director For instance, a retail center on the busy Route 17 corridor in the shopping and mall hub of Paramus was sold last summer to DRA Advisors and First Mile Properties for $36.8 million said East Rutherford-based commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield The property — Paramus Plaza at 545 Route 17 south — has 153,494 square feet of space and features Hobby Lobby labor and the economy for NorthJersey.com and The Record Email: munozd@northjersey.com; Twitter:@danielmunoz100 and Facebook professor of American studies; director of the Center for Leadership and Learning (CLTL); and a standup comedian leads the Skidmore community in laughter and learning Ewen Donald from the Skidmore College baseball team was selected as the Liberty League Performer of the Week while the senior pair of Konika Dhull and Grace Truong were chosen as the Liberty League Women's Tennis Doubles Team of the Week baseball pitcher Chase Siegel was recognized on the Honor Roll for the week ending May 4 Q: What do you do in your new role as director of the Wyckoff Center Q: What do you envision for the Wyckoff Center Q: What does ‘Creative Thought Matters’ mean to you Map & Directions News 12 New York Download the App Where to Watch Rebuilding BrooklynFDNY: Fire rips through home on Wyckoff AvenueIt was under control in less than 30 minutes.News 12 Staff Family and Rural Issues for Successful Farming and important health and safety information She is also the host of the 15 Minutes With a Farmer podcast and the human interest episodes of the Successful Farming podcast Her favorite thing about her job is meeting interesting people Courtesy Wyckoff's Christmas Tree Farm Courtesy of Wyckoff's Christmas Tree Farm The Township Committee will hold a special meeting this Wednesday at 6 p.m to vote on adopting Affordable Housing Resolution 25-82 "Committing to the Fourth Round Present and Prospective Need Affordable Housing Obligations." The town will allow a 10-minute public comment period The town had passed a plan in 2018 to address the previous, third-round obligations (see that previous plan here) in the Second Floor Court Room at Wyckoff Town Hall You can watch the meeting here. See the agenda here. The mission of Young Scholars Academy of Wyckoff is to provide a program of academic and social excellence by encouraging imagination They create an atmosphere that fosters critical thinking while concurrently celebrating the uniqueness of each student and their collective gifts it is critically important to foster the charitable impulses of young children so they realize they can make a difference new coat and toy drives that help those in need This narrative provides the child with a foundation of socially responsible gift giving and servant leadership Young Scholars Academy is a Reggio Emilia inspired school teachers and children are seen as true partners in the learning process Young Scholars Academy is proud to announce that this fall they will be offering a Greek program for students Learning Greek is a fun and rewarding experience Children are curious and full of enthusiasm so this is a perfect starting point to begin the journey together The focus is not only an introduction to the language The classes will focus on relevant themes in a child’s life such as greetings rhymes and dances will be introduced to the class as well Before care and after care are available for all students Young Scholars Academy offers a summer program Please visit their website at: www.ysawyckoffpreschool.com Facebook: Young Scholars Academy Preschool – Wyckoff NJ Instagram: @ysawyckoff_preschool she's alleging in a whistleblower lawsuit that the action only came after she told the town that her lung cancer diagnosis would make it hard for her to come into the office Steele asked to work from home after being diagnosed with cancer Steele says that she had been diagnosed in December of 2021 She requested to continue working remotely she had also asked for statutory raises that were also commensurate with what other employees in her position had gotten she says that the town "subjected plaintiff to clear retaliation" in response to both the request to work from home and the requests for a raise At a special meeting on Dec. 10, the Township Committee voted 3-1-1 to suspend Pamela Steele. Committeeman Tim Shanley voted no saying he thought the vote might be illegal Steele's attorneys have asked for a jury trial A story in the Record of Hackensack said that a letter from an attorney for the Association of Municipal Assessors of New Jersey advised that a tenured assessor could only be removed after a hearing See prior reporting: Wyckoff Votes To Suspend Longtime Tax Assessor "Celebrate the bond between parent and child in this lyrical story by former first daughters and #1 New York Times bestselling authors of Sisters First Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush." Tickets are $30 for a seat and a signed book, and $40 for a parent and child seat and signed book. Get more information here. 2024 at 8:49 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Talk has increased in New Jersey about late-night drone sightings Now one Bergen County town says residents should report them to the FBI NJ — As more New Jersey residents report overnight sightings of drones in the area local officials are asking people to provide information to the FBI so the situation can be monitored One new report said Wednesday that drone traffic recently prevented a medical helicopter picking up an injured person at an accident site sending a message to residents asking them to report sightings "We have been made aware of large flying drones being observed this evening throughout the Township immediately contact the Wyckoff Police Department there is no known threat to public safety." While officials haven't documented a threat some are becoming concerned that the drones are flying near infrastructure "While we currently have no evidence or information to indicate these drones pose an imminent threat at this time, their presence appears nefarious in nature," Florham Park Police Chief Joseph Orlando was quoted as saying in Patch on Thursday Officials in Somerset and Warren counties have expressed vague concerns. READ MORE: 'Nefarious' Drones Appearing Over 'Critical' NJ Infrastructure: Cops