September 29, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Franklin Lakes Scribe Author to discuss ghostly haunts L’aura Hladik, founder of the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society and author of “Ghosthunting New Jersey” and “Ghosthunting New York City,” will present a talk and slide show of the top haunted places of New Jersey and New York City on Oct. 4. This program will be held at the Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 DeKorte Drive, at 7 p.m. Call the library at (201) 891-2224 for details. Learn to find ‘hidden’ job leads On Sept. 29, the Franklin Lakes Public Library will host a webinar, “Finding Hidden Job Leads,” at 3 p.m. Participants will learn what research and job information tools are available both online and off and how to use them in their job search. All are welcome. Registration is now underway at the adult reference desk. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Call (201) 891-2224. Garage Sale set The Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament will hold a Garage Sale on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the school gym located at 785 Franklin Lake Road. Proceeds directly benefit AMBS school programs. Flu and pneumonia vaccines available The Valley Hospital Department of Community Health and the Franklin Lakes Board of Health will offer flu and pneumonia vaccines Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Franklin Lakes Recreation Center at 1 Vichiconti Way. All residents who are at least 65 years of age are eligible. Registration is required; call (201) 291-6090. Flu and pneumonia vaccines are covered by traditional Medicare Part B. Recipients must present their card at the time of service. Anyone with an HMO may choose to go to his or her primary care provider or choose to pay $27 for a flu vaccination. Pneumonia vaccines will be available for those who have never had a previous pneumonia vaccination. The cost is $35. Flu shots are encouraged for those aged 65 and over and those with chronic illnesses. Teens invited to book club Book Club for Teens welcomes readers in grades seven through nine to meet from 4 to 5 p.m. at Franklin Lakes Public Library on the last Wednesday of each month. There are no assigned books. Participants are invited to attend to talk about whatever they are reading. Snacks are always provided, and no registration is necessary. Teens who cannot attend the meeting are welcome to join in the discussion at http://katethelibrarian.blogspot. com. There are several book discussion groups offered at the Franklin Lakes Public Library for participants of all ages. For more information, visit the library’s website at www. franklinlakeslibrary.org. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Call (201) 891-2224 for additional information. Fall ESL classes available Free ESL (English as a Second Language) classes and an ESL Bible Study will be available to the public at The Presbyterian Church at Franklin Lakes, 730 Franklin Lake Road. Classes may be set up privately or in groups at the convenience of the student(s) and teacher. ESL Bible Study is held on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. To schedule lessons, call the church office at (201) 891-0511 or e-mail pcflmgr@yahoo.com. Library presents movies Check out new and exciting movies at the Franklin Lakes Public Library at 470 DeKorte Drive. Films will be presented on Friday, , Oct. 29 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Maple Lake (continued from page 3) committee, said that even people outside the immediate neighborhood favor the acquisition plans. “I’m also in favor of the acquisition of Maple Lake,” said Wyckoff Township Committeeman Brian Scanlan. “In the 1970s, I went there on a walk and I liked it so much that I married the woman who took me on the walk. I am definitely in favor of this.” The township committee vote was unanimous. The township committee also voted in favor of an application to the same agency for a grant for the construction of pathways and a viewing area for the Gardens of Wyckoff, land donated by long-term resident Warner Brackett some years ago so that the wooded area could be kept natural. The only comment on this application was favorable, and the vote to pursue funding was also unanimous. At the same meeting, the township committee announced that it would adopt an ordinance to permit acceptance of an $80,346 Bergen County Community Development grant to install automatic opening doors and to replace the barrierfree ramp at the West Wing entrance of town hall. Bergen County Community Development grants in past years have been used for barrier-free access at town hall, the library, Sat 8-5 and the Larkin House, which is used to accommodate public meetings, and for barrier-freeCredit Cards Accepted •the busicurb cuts in www.homehardwaresupply.com Major ness district. 201-652-5666 cern that, if the ordinance was not introduced in September, it could not be adopted before Halloween. He recommended the ordinance be introduced and then discussed with the police at the council’s Oct. 5 meeting, which would allow enough time to adopt it at the public meeting on Oct. 19 and published before Oct. 30 so it would be in effect on the day before Halloween. The ordinance explains its purpose, pointing to the increase in damage to real and personal property on the evenings of Oct. 30, which is commonly called mischief night, cabbage night, or goosie night, and on Oct. 31. The proposed regulation states its intent is to add a measure of protection for the residents of the borough and for parents and children who celebrate Halloween. The ordinance provides for a penalty for any parent, guardian, or juvenile who violates the ordinance, which could include fines, in the discretion of the municipal court judge, and could be dealt with in accordance with juvenile court law and procedure. F.J. McMAHON For a Greener Lawn Next Spring… �������������������� ��������������������� ����������������� ������������������ ������������������ ������ �������������������� ����������������� ����������� ����������������� ���������������� ������� Curfew (continued from page 7) he stood on such an ordinance, and voted against its introduction. He explained his concern, saying he would like to see the Halloween mischief activities cease, but he questioned whether the ordinance is the practical thing to do. He questioned, for instance, what the police would do about mischief before 10 p.m. on those nights, or what specific action they would take if juveniles were caught on the street after 10 p.m. Councilman William Smith voted to introduce the ordinance, but he asked how the police would act when the ordinance is in place versus what they currently do. “We have not had a face to face meeting with the police on this ordinance,” Smith said, “so I would recommend we put it off until we sit down with the police to discuss it.” Borough Attorney Richard Lustgarten voiced the con- Mon-Wed 7:30-6, Thurs & Fri 7:30-8 Sat 8-5 27 FRANKLIN TPKE, WALDWICK • 201-652-5666 OPEN SUNDAY 9-3 ���������������� ����������������� ���������������������������� For Karen from Allison ������������� ������������������� �������������������� ����������������������������� ������������ ��������������������������������������� �����������������������������������������