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NEWS | Kang-Hyuk Choi, 33, who is accused of stabbing three family members to death in Tenafly, is being held on $5 million bail, the amount the prosecution requested and one Choi’s lawyer hopes to lower. • Heavy rains and winds damaged homes and utility poles in Harrington Park Aug. 6, the hardest hit area in Bergen County. Roughly 700 to 800 homes lost power that day, with most regaining electricity at 4 p.m. • A routine traffic stop turned into a motorcycle chase and then a manhunt through backyards until police found their suspect hiding in a garage. Police from several departments had a Cresskill garage surrounded when Dean Woodfrinch, 22, of Hackensack came running out. Woodfrinch knocked down a Dumont officer before several other cops tackled and handcuffed the suspect. • Not much is left of a home at 63 Old Closter Dock Road in Closter after a fire the evening of Aug. 8 destroyed the house. The entire front of the house was engulfed in flames when the Closter Fire Department responded shortly after 5 p.m. The Bergen County Arson Squad is still investigating the cause. • A drug deal between a Cresskill resident and an Englewood man turned sour once police arrived on the scene. Marc Rainey, 21, of Englewood, was arrested July 22 on charges of distributing a controlled dangerous substance within reach of school property. John Scherer, 50, of Cresskill, was arrested on charges of crack cocaine possession. • One concerned parent in the Northern Valley Regional High School district is using his expertise in the field of toxicology to help the district fields, which have high lead content in the fibers, be a candidate for future testing. • For the ninth year, children’s librarian Latricia Markle planned Circus Day at the Tenafly Library as an event for young children, which included a few entertainers, snacks and face painting. • Sam Stathis of Demarest is using his interest in harness racing to help raise money to cure a rare disease that took the life of his best friend’s 14-year-old son. He has become involved in the Chris Vasiliou Memorial Foundation to raise funds and awareness about vasculitis, a rare disease that causes inflammation of blood vessels. • Gaby Ponce, a junior at Tenafly High School who has been skateboarding since she was eight, recently competed in the X Games in Carson, Calif. She ranked fifth from a group of eight females competing in the vert competition, which involves doing tricks on a 15-foot U-shaped ramp. • The bridge that would span the Tenakill brook in Closter should be completed by the Aug. 15 deadline. There had been concern in past weeks that the project would be delayed due to the contractors not completing certain phases according to the expected timeframe. But an Aug. 4 meeting with the bridge contractor alleviated those fears. • Members of the Englewood Fire Department showed campers at the Englewood Summer Youth Camp how they rescue individuals trapped in vehicles. The demonstration included a Mazda 626, which firefighters cut open with the “Jaws of Life” to rescue volunteer “victims.” • Women’s Rights Information Center in Englewood is celebrating Women’s Equality Day, the anniversary of Constitutional Amendment XIX, which gave women the right to vote, Aug. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Heavy rains, winds pound Northern Valley area, but no twister
A sever thunderstorm blew through the Northern Valley region this evening starting at about 5:15. The weather service issued a tornado warning, which has since been lifted.

Severe storm hits Harrington Park
Heavy rains and winds ripped through the tiny Harrington Park community, making it one of the worst areas hit by storms Aug. 6.

Teenager places 5th in ESPN televised competition
When teenagers post videos on YouTube, it’s typically for entertainment purposes and having a laugh with a friend. But for a 16-year-old from Tenafly, it was a dream come true.

Fire consumes house
Not much is left of a home on 63 Old Closter Dock Road, after a fire Friday evening destroyed the house.

Circus Day brings smiles to kids
If you walked into the McCandless Room next to Tenafly Library Aug. 7, you would have been surrounded by tigers, butterflies and princesses – all of which donned the faces of young children attending the annual Circus Day festivities.

SPORTS FREELANCE | Like to write about local sports? Contact managing editor J.C. Baumuller about sports freelance opportunities at 201-894-6702.

Consolidation wording
not at state standards
BY MICHELLE SARTOR 4:25 PM
Councilman Brian Bernstein said last night that a resolution proposing the formation of consolidation study committee with Haworth might not meet state requirements.

Judge sets bail for triple murder case at $5M
BY CATHERINE WILDE 4:13 PM
Kang-Hyuk Choi, 33, who is accused of stabbing three family members to death in Tenafly, is being held on $5 million bail. Police find man hiding in garage
Cops say suspect fled.
District to further explore lead turf
Next meeting with technical groups.
Tenakill bridge project on track
The bridge should be completed by the Aug. 15 deadline.
Consolidation petition causes stir Officials say residents want names removed.
Schools' fate draws near
City officials discuss what to do

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SLIDE SHOWS
Sidewalk Sale	July 4th celebration Englewood had fireworks and daytime fun. Helping the hospital The Kennedy Funding Invitational. Memorial Day 2008 Local residents celebrate Memorial Day.

GOVERNMENT
Officials agree on new map By Rebecca Andrews Law would limit construction of 2-family homes to certain areas.		Proposed law would expose political contributions By Cristina Kumka Under a proposed law the City Council any developer who applies to the city will be required to fill out a disclosure form before either board hears their plan. More from Government

NEWS
		Summer concerts give residents a break from heat BY REBECCA ANDREWS This year, 15 concerts were scheduled during the week and some Saturdays for residents to enjoy the sounds of rock, jazz and Broadway hits. More from News

EDUCATION

Former PTA member appointed to school board
BY SOPHIA GONZALEZ
The Cressskill Board of Education has zeroed in on a former Parent Teacher Association president to serve as an interim board replacement.

Nonprofit raises enough money for new school
By Rebecca Andrews
Mark Hyman, founder of Global Care Unlimited (GCU), announced that it has raised enough money to build a 12-classroom school in Awassa, Ethiopia.

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POLITICAL SCENE
	Now the real fight begins Dennis Shulman won his bid to face off against Rep. Scott Garret for the 5th Congressional seat. \| Sartor		Change not on voters' minds Incumbents thwart the attempts of their challengers. \| Gonzalez

OPINIONS

Sounding a loud alarm, but is anyone listening?

Times certainly change, or is it just us?

George Carlin's lasting legacy

Rip Van doesn't sleep a Winkle

Shiny berries make this plant a 'must have'

Tenafly hosts annual 5K run, dog walk
The runners and dog walkers came out to play June 1. The annual run raises money for the public school system.
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Bucs no match for Bulldogs
The Bulldogs took another bite out of Bogota April 30, beating them 4-0 for the second time this season.
D-E coach Matt Schukis said Bogota comes ready to play.

Baseball | Old Tappan pounds out 9 runs in win