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His expertise is woody plant ID, culture, use, and selection. He is an experienced lecturer, instructor, horticultural consultant, and author of four books. For the past 17 years, he has worked in public horticulture at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in Oyster Bay, New York, where he is the director. Master Gardener meetings are open to all interested gar- deners, free of charge, and refreshments are served, starting at 7 p.m. For details, call Tracey Fraser at (201) 768 1856. Girls invited to self esteem workshop The Junior League of Bergen County’s StarPower, a workshop for fifth and sixth grade girls, will be held at the Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, on March 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. In its fourth year, the workshop includes interactive sessions addressing self- esteem, cliques, cyber bullies, Internet communication safety, and social interactions and conflicts for both the girls and their parents or guardians. Pre-registration through the JLBC website (www.the- jlbc.org) is required, and space is limited. Each girl must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Light refreshments will be served and T-shirts will be provided for the girls. Parents or guardians will be asked to sign a photo release. For more information on StarPower or the Junior League of Bergen County, contact the Junior League of Bergen County office at (201) 447-2292, visit www.thejlbc.org, or e-mail thejlbc@aol.com. Support offered for prostate cancer patients LifeLines, a supportive and informative resource for prostate cancer patients and their partners in Northern Bergen County, will meet Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 7:45 to 9 p.m. at the Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River. The group was formed by prostate cancer patients to share information and experience about available treatment and service resources. For additional information, call (201) 505-9653 or e-mail: lifelines@optonline.net. Celiac Support Group to meet The Northern New Jersey Celiac Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 at the Valley Hospital’s Dorothy B. Kraft Center, 15 Essex Road, Paramus. Bergen County resident Annalise Roberts, author of “Gluten-Free Baking Classics” and Gluten-Free Baking Classics for the Bread Machine,” will share her expertise. Roberts works with celiac support groups and teaches gluten-free cooking and baking classes in the New York metropolitan area. Samples of gluten-free foods from several vendors will be available for tasting. There is a $2 fee per adult attendee (children are admitted free). To RSVP and for additional information, call Susan at (201) 447-1077 or e-mail Diane at dcaleca@hygradebusiness.com. Crisis center holds training sessions The YWCA of Bergen County Rape Crisis Center will conduct its next volunteer training from Feb. 18 through March 11. This free 48-hour program is required for all prospective volunteers interested in becoming an advocate or assisting with community outreach. Volunteers who wish to assist with fundraising or general office work are required to only attend the three-hour basic volunteer ori- entation on Feb.18. The program is a standardized training offered at all New Jersey rape crisis centers and prepares volunteer advo- cates to provide service to any center in the state. Topics to be covered include the history of rape and dynamics of sexual assault to service provision and sexual assault advo- cacy. All YWCA Rape Crisis Center trainings are held at 2 University Plaza, Suite 208, in Hackensack. Volunteers Promoting women’s health Residents and staff of The Longview Assisted Living Residence at Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff recently participated in National Wear Red Day. The campaign, an American Heart Association initiative, is to raise awareness of heart disease in women. Because many consider heart disease to be a risk for men, doctors sometimes fail to rec- ognize symptoms in women. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death in women age ﬁve and older and the third leading cause of death for women between the ages of 25 and 44. Pictured (standing): Longview Activities Director Cheryl Wolf with residents Lorene Snodderly, Josephine Worrall, Ginny Manahan, Maurice Zanetto, Elsa McCrum, and Jo Glicksberg. Seated: Irene Meyer, Shirley Lake, Ann Bokor, Bertha Warnet, and Jean Venezia. must obtain an application prior to the training. Anyone interested in signing up for training or learn- ing more about the YWCA Rape Crisis Center’s volunteer opportunities may call (201) 881-1700. Computer courses offered Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff is offering a two-day computer course, which is open to the community. “Introduction to Outlook” is being offered from 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, March 4 (Part I), and Friday, March 5 (Part II), at the CHCC campus, 301 Sicomac Avenue, Wyckoff. Class size is limited, and participants must pre-register two weeks prior to course date. The course fee is $25 and includes hands-on training and materials. For more infor- mation or to register, call (201) 848-7530. For more infor- mation about this and other events, visit www.chccnj.org. Club seeks members The North Jersey Radio Control Club is seeking new members. Sanctioned by the Academy of Model Aeronau- tics since 1954, the group has two flying fields (including its primary field at Ringwood State Park), and qualified instructors. The club plans several fun flys geared toward every skill level, and requires membership with the Acad- emy of Model Aeronautics. For more information, contact John at (201) 445-0361. Create a backyard wildlife habitat Don Torino, a birdscaping consultant for a local specialty shop, will present “Creating a Backyard Wildlife Habitat” at the Waldwick Public Library Wednesday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. Torino will make recommendations for providing nesting areas, native plants, and a year-‘round water supply. The program is free and open to the public; however, seat- ing is limited and pre-registration is recommended. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street in Waldwick. Call (201) 652-5104. Scholarship applicants sought The Roy Meyer Swingers jazz vocal group has begun its 27 th Annual Music Talent Search. The top candidate will receive the group’s $2,500 music scholarship. 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The liability of this newspaper will be limited to the actual cost of the space in question on the first insertion only, provided that the publisher is notified of the error within three days of the publication date. February 17, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 3 Waldwick Borough awaits county’s decision on park funding Waldwick officials are still awaiting Bergen Coun- ty’s approval of an Open Space Trust Fund grant that would cover improvements at Borough Park. The bor- ough has applied to the county’s Open Space Trust Fund to use funds left over from a 2007 grant for the drainage work. According to Assistant Borough Administrator Jordan Battisti, $84,825,73 was spent from the original grant, which funded playground equipment and repav- ing. The remaining $11,874 can be diverted to the flood control and drainage project with the county’s approval. The borough would have to match the expenditure. Battisti said the funds would be used for installa- tion of the drainage pipe, topsoil, and seeding. Depart- ment of Environmental Protection permit fees could also be included. If not used within three years, the unused grant moneys would have to be returned, she said. Engineering costs would be covered by borough funds. The drainage situation came to the forefront at an earlier council meeting because of problems encoun- tered during Waldwick Day last September, when heavy rains limited the use of the park. Councilman Frank Palladino said the local Italian Cub, of which he is a member, often uses the park for functions and has also encountered problems. “You have to cordon off areas. It’s not pleasant,” Recycling collection schedule updated Due to last week’s snowstorm, the Borough of Waldwick cancelled the Feb. 10 collection of recycla- bles. 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After that date, the regular collection schedule that appears on the borough calendar will resume. �� b y Usui and Tibetan Reiki Master Nancy L. Pianfetti No job too big or too small! Mike Canova-Owner, Graduate of Culinary Institute of America �� Monday thru Saturday 6am to 3pm • Sunday 7am to 2pm BerniesBagelsGeneric2x2(2-17-10) For Mike from Janine 2 x 2” Pharmacist in Charge, William D. Brown Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • February 17, 2010 Ho-Ho-Kus Progress reported on North Field project by Jennifer Crusco The community flood mitigation project at the North Field in Ho-Ho-Kus is progressing apace, and was only recently slowed by last week’s significant snowfall. Councilman John Mongelli, who is liaison to the Ho- Helpful Hints Helpful Hints from ome Pat Says... “To save money, use the self cleaning feature of your oven right after baking and the oven is still hot.” 27 Franklin Tpk, Waldwick 201-652-5666 Open Sundays 9-3 Ho-Kus/Saddle River Recreation Commission, reported that the tennis courts and most of the dirt have already been removed from the site, which is located along Route 17. He estimated that some 400 truckloads of dirt have been taken off the property, leaving the contractor, Fredco Landscap- ing, LLC, additional work that includes leveling the fields and grading the site. “The double wall has been built on the Lakewood side, and it’s a good height for people to sit and watch and game,” Mongelli said. He added that, although the weather is currently too cold for cement work, the cold has allowed the contractor Super spellers Congratulations to Owen Rozinsky, winner of the Ho-Ho-Kus Public School annual Spelling Bee. Kevin Serrao was the first runner- up and Kurt Holuba was second runner up. Owen will go on to compete in the North Jersey Spelling Bee at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Teachers Gina McCormack and Caroline Richards are proud of all the students who partici- pated in the Bee. to easily remove soil without hitting mud. “The project is moving along nicely. A lot of the drain- age work has been done,” he said. However, he acknowl- edged that the commission may not be able to use the fields during the upcoming season, when the site will have been freshly seeded and would be torn up by use before the grass takes root. Plans call for a multi-purpose field and a new softball field to be created on the property. The Ho-Ho-Kus Council approved a $237,863 contract with Fredco Landscaping for the work at the field in (continued on page 6) Area February 17, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 5 Local Rotarians establish The Haiti Disaster Relief Fund The Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary Club and Rotary District 7490 have a unique opportunity to assist the relief efforts in Haiti. The district has a long-stand- ing involvement in Haiti, with strong relationships with various organizations and sponsorship of ongoing proj- ects in Haiti. According to District Governor Suraj Bhatia, several Rotarians from District 7490 were working on a Rotary project near the city of Les Cayes, Haiti when the earth- quake hit. Les Cayes, the third largest city in Haiti, is about 100 miles from Port-au-Prince. “These Rotarians were able to provide us with real- time information on what was happening in the area. In addition, some of our local Haitian partners, such as the Rotary Club of Les Cayes and Hospital Imamaculee Conception (the local hospital in Les Cayes) have pro- vided us with ongoing information,” Bhatia said. Indications are that large numbers of people from Port-au-Prince are coming into Les Cayes, putting tre- mendous pressure on the community. Medical supplies are in very short supply as is shelter for the refugees. In response, District 7490 has set up the District 7490 Haiti Disaster Relief Fund. The primary purpose of the fund is to provide money to purchase medical supplies and shelter (including shelter boxes) for Les Cayes, and to address other specific Haitian relief needs as they arise. “We at Rotary know we can make a difference,” Bhatia added. “Rotary is unique in its ability to inter- face, Rotarian to Rotarian, in locations all over the world. With its network of over 1.2 million Rotarians in 33,000 Rotary Clubs worldwide, Rotary can have an immediate and direct impact on local conditions. Through the presence of our members in Les Cayes, and our relationships with local organizations, we are confident that Rotary District 7490 can support relief efforts in that area very effectively in a real and tangible way.” Since District 7490 has no office or administrative costs, 100 percent of the money donated to the fund will go directly toward Haiti disaster relief. Rotarian vol- unteers work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the Rotary motto: “Service above self.” Those who wish to support the district’s efforts are asked to make a check out to “Walter D. Head Foun- dation,” which is District 7490 charitable organization. Write “Haiti Relief Fund” on the memo line of the check and mail it to: Haiti Relief Fund, Attention: Assistant Governor Ray Falcon, c/o Falcon & Singer, P.C., 221 West Avenue, Montvale, New Jersey 07465-1729. For more information on Rotary District 7490 and Rotary International, visit www.rotarydistrict7490.org. The Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary Club is a member of Rotary International and sponsors activities that benefit both the local community and international public service projects, including a school, clinic and orphanage in Haiti. The club provides extensive support locally for the Center for Food Action and Habitat for Humanity, and scholarships for local students. Mem- bers also run the children’s rides at Ramsey Day, USR Day and Mahwah Day, with all proceeds going toward the club’s charitable activities. The Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary Club serves Allendale, Mahwah, Ramsey, Saddle River, and Upper Saddle River. The organization holds weekly meetings on Mondays at 12:15 p.m. at Houlihan’s in Ramsey, and new members are always welcome. Interested individu- als may attend one of these weekly meetings. For more information about club activities or becoming a member of the Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary Club, call Bob Baron at (201) 934-7441, e-mail bob@baronpoolservice.com or visit www.bergenhigh- landsrotary.org. Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • February 17, 2010 Upper Saddle River First Women’s Biathlon to beneﬁ t breast cancer research The Upper Saddle River Recreation Commission is sponsoring the First Wom- en’s Biathlon on Saturday, May 8. The run/ bike/run event will promote awareness and raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The race is the brainchild of Upper Saddle River residents Fiona Miesner and Carol Mateo, both of whom are active participants in community and athletic events. The race is for women ages 15 years and older and will start and finish at Lion’s Memorial Park in Upper Saddle River. The race will consist of a two-mile run followed by a 10-mile bike followed by another two- mile run. This sprint distance course hopes to encourage first-timers and seasoned professionals. “The Women’s Biathlon helps women set an exercise goal and achieve it,” said Miesner. “With the women in Upper Saddle River and neighboring towns so active, we anticipate a sellout event even in our first year.” The race will be capped at 200 partici- pants. Each athlete will be asked to raise $150 in sponsorship fees, all of which will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The entry fee is $50. A series of training clinics will be scheduled prior to race day. The first USR Women’s Biathlon Train- ing Clinic will be held Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at TYD running store at Tice’s Mall. All interested individuals are encour- aged to attend. 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The project, which was drawn up by Borough Engineer David Hals, includes soil erosion and sediment control, and the addition of a gravel walking path that will allow water to ( percolate into the ground. An engineering error made in the 1930s reportedly exacerbated the area’s flooding problem, since the culverts at Route 17 and West Saddle River Road were installed at the same elevation. This situation causes the local stream to fill with silt. The North Field, which has been owned by the board of education since 1966, is maintained by the borough. In the 1970s, plans for a multi-sport complex and park- ing at the field were drawn up, but no action was taken. In 1978, the school board agreed to lease several acres at the north end of the field to the borough, and the tennis courts were constructed. 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Last year, resident badges purchased before Memorial Day were $40 for senior citizens, $45 for children, and $50 for adults. Any increases would be made to these fig- ures. Badges purchased after Memorial Day would still be $10 higher. Pool-related revenues were $93,455 in 2008 and $91,850 in 2009. According to Battisti’s projections, the total 2010 revenues from badge sales would be approximately $91,850 if there were no fee increases. Estimated revenues would increase to $98,355 with the $5 across the board fee hike, and would be approximately $97,995 if the fee increased by $5 for chil- dren and adults but not for seniors. When the recommendation was first discussed, the governing body asked Bat- tisti to estimate how much additional rev- enue could be generated by the increase, and evaluate what that would mean to the overall pool operation. “Go back two years and get the num- bers on what it would be worth. How much would we have if we made the same and had less people? That would be better,” said Councilwoman Anita Bozzo. She noted that resident fees had not been raised in five years and “huge improvements” have been made to the pool in that time. In 2009, the borough invested $77,584 for a pool filtration system. “The amount gained might not outweigh the bad will the town would get,” said Coun- cilman Tom Giordano, who suggested the fees for senior citizens be spared. “Leave seniors alone. They pay a lot already,” he said. Borough Finance Officer Mary Ann Viviani commented that last year’s increase for non-resident pool members had resulted in a large drop in out-of-town enrollment. “It was too much for them,” Viviani said. Councilman Chuck Farricker suggested that the fee for non-residents be rolled back. “We lost a lot of out-of-towners and had (continued on page 21) Rotary district eyes Waldwick club; sets meeting Rotary International Clubs, the larg- est and oldest service organization in the world, exist in cities and towns all over New Jersey and the United States, but not yet in Waldwick. Rotary District 7490, which serves Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties, now aims to start a chapter in the borough. Rotary Clubs offer an opportunity to build lifelong friendships and experience the personal fulfillment of providing volunteer service. Rotarians hold food drives for local food banks, assist the families of service- men and women fighting abroad, dig wells and build schools all over the world, clean their communities, and even prepare young people for successful futures through Inter- act (high school), React (middle school) and Rotaract (college) programs. Anyone who is interested in joining the new Rotary Club should plan to come to Matthew’s Colonial Diner at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18. The local district hopes to recruit enough people to get a new club started and pick a community service pro- gram. After the initial meeting, the new club will meet weekly. The Rotary Club is composed of 1.2 mil- lion influential men and women who enjoy one another’s company during weekly meetings and at other venues, to address local and global concerns. Each member can have an impact on the community and the world, because each club designs, develops, and implements its own projects. While polio has been Rotary’s signature global effort over the last 100 years, proj- ects range from providing access to clean water, to scholarships, to microfinance, to literacy, and beyond. To view current district activities, visit www.RotaryDis- trict7490.org. 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This aggregate sum would over a command vehicle, air packs and bottles, turnout gear, a thermal imaging camera, radios, pagers, helmet face pieces with voice ampliﬁers, a ﬁre hose, truck hose covers, and an exhaust fan. The down payment would be $1,700 and the bonds and notes would total $33,450. The decision to include the command vehicle had been controversial. However, after the ordinance was intro- duced, a borough ofﬁcial said the council had weighed wants versus needs, and decided to include an SUV for the ﬁre chief to allow him access to equipment and radios from inside of the vehicle. The present vehicle, the ofﬁcial said, has suffered maltreatment and did not ﬁt the needs of the new chief. The ordinance also includes an appropriation of $175,000 for the reconstruction of Industrial Parkway and Demarest Place. This project includes the appropriation of $150,000 provided by a state grant. The balance of the cost will be funded by a $1,200 down payment and $23,800 in bonds and notes. The ordinance also includes a sum of $7,400 for new information technology equipment, including computer equipment for various borough departments, ofﬁces, and agencies. Of that total, $400 would be funded by a down payment and the balance would be covered by bonds and notes. A sum of $86,600 has been earmarked for the purchase of a vacuum, perimeter fencing, and other repairs at the municipal pool; installation of a barrier-free front access door at the Waldwick Administration Building; and energy efﬁciency improvements at various municipal buildings. The cost of these projects will be covered by a $14,500 fed- eral grant, a $3,450 down payment, and $68,650 in bonds and notes. This ordinance also includes $200,000 for the resurfac- ing or reconstruction of borough roads that are listed with the borough clerk. Additions or deletions to that list may be made depending on contract pricing and other circum- stances. The road projects would be funded by a $9,550 down payment and $190,450 in bonds. New communication and signal systems equipment for the Waldwick Department of Public Works, at a cost of $12,500, would be funded by a $600 down payment and $11,900 in bonds. The ordinance also includes $71,100 for a mason dump truck, gas monitors, and a tub grinder cover to be used by the DPW. After the $3,400 down payment, the balance would be funded by $67,700 in bonds and notes. Another $72,500 would cover an oil separator tank for the DPW garage, parking meter housings, a wood chipper box, and a landscaping trailer. The down payment would be $3,500 and the bonds and notes would total $69,000. A sum of $10,000 has been included to cover the cost of storm water sewer collection system upgrades as required by the state. The down payment for this project would be $500 and the balance would be covered by $9,500 in bonds and notes. If approved as written, Ordinance 6-10 would appro- priate $80,000 for the replacement of water mains, ﬁre hydrants and valves, and leak detection and repair at vari- ous locations in the borough, and the rehabilitation of wells two and three. Of the total cost of these improvements, $4,000 will be funded by a down payment, and $76,000 will be covered by bonds and notes. The total cost includes $20,000 for professional fees associated with the design and inspection of the work. Local Girl Scouts support Marine Marine Sergeant Todd Pinkler and his comrades sta- tioned in Afghanistan will soon receive a welcome gift from home, courtesy of the Waldwick Junior Girl Scouts of Troop 1023. The Scouts, who have sponsored the Waldwick Marine for several years, are seeking donations of every- day household items that could make life easier for the men and women in Sgt. Pinkler’s company. Through the month of February, the Scouts will accept donations of the following: toothpaste and toothbrushes, soap, shampoo and conditioner, sunscreen, lip balm, hand sanitizer, moist towelettes, deodorant, disposable razors, pocket tissues and travel toilet paper, insect repellant, mos- quito nets and mouse traps, sunglasses, hand cream, gum and hard candy, stationery and pens, magazines, books, and puzzle books, and ﬂavor packs for water. The Scouts will also accept donations of cash to help defray the expense of shipping these materials overseas. Checks should be made payable to Troop 1023. Donated items will be collected through Saturday, Feb. 27 at the following locations: Waldwick Public Library, 19 East Prospect Street, Waldwick; the Peel Residence, 141 Bergen Avenue, Waldwick; and the Feldman Residence, 48 Rustic Drive, Waldwick. For more information, call Kristine Van Ness at (201) 670-6387, Debbie Peel at (201) 251-8545, or Theresa Feld- man at (201) 652-9020. Business Bank names new board members The Atlantic Stewardship Bank Board of Directors recently appointed ﬁve new members to the New Business Development Boards, and three board members retired. The new members include John Belanus of Wyckoff, Peter V. Demarest of Hillsdale, Mary Forshay of Hawthorne, Bernadette Solari of Wayne, and Joseph Pellegrino of Wayne. Members are appointed for a three-year term, during which they promote the bank to individuals and businesses throughout Bergen, Morris, and Passaic communities where the bank maintains branches. The three members who were retired after serving their terms include Allen Stiles of Wyckoff, Ernest P. DeMarco of Franklin Lakes, and Darryl Siss, Esq. of Hawthorne. Belanus is a retired chief operating ofﬁcer of United Sub- contractors, Inc. in Minneapolis. His afﬁliations include former president of the Insulation Contractors Association of America, vice president of the Holland Home and the Holland Home Foundation, and director of operations for the Eastern Christian School Association. Demarest is president of Demarest Farms, Inc. in Hill- sdale. His many afﬁliations include the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture, Bergen County Board of Agricul- ture, New Jersey Farm Bureau, Rutgers University Cook College, Farmers Brokerage, Bergen County Right to (continued on page 11) CHECK OUR WEBSITE www.waldwickchamber.com February 17, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 9 Allendale Water rates reduced for borough’s seniors citizens by John Koster The Allendale Borough Council last week adopted an ordinance to lower the water bills for senior citizens. The new ordinance, which was adopted unanimously, will allow seniors in the Allendale senior housing complex to pay $13.38 per quarter for their water, as opposed to paying the same rates as resi- dents who are private homeowners. The council also adopted two bond ordinances to operate Allendale’s capital program and the municipal water author- ity. The capital bonding was $1,325,000, but Mayor Vince Barra noted that about $575,000 of this was covered by outside grants; the net amount to be bonded is $750,000. The water company bonds came to $120,000. The council also voted to donate $400 to the Northern Highlands Regional High School’s electronic waste recycling pro- gram. The program sorts and sends materi- als such as defunct computers, VCRs, and other electronic equipment to the appropri- ate venues. Mayor Barra and Councilwoman Eliza- beth White also praised the hard and effi- cient work of the borough’s road crew in keeping main roads open throughout the Feb. 10 snowstorm. “I really want to commend them,” White said. “They did an outstanding job.” Council members noted that the road crews had started work at 4 a.m. the night the storm arrived and worked 20 hours, until midnight on Feb. 10, when the storm abated. The costs for the extra road material and overtime were estimated at $5,000. Mayor Barra praised Saddle River Mayor Sam Raia, Upper Saddle River Mayor Ken Gabbert, and Wyckoff Mayor Rudy Boon- stra for joining him at the mayors’ meet- ing with Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney last week. Barra and Boonstra both independently said the major con- cern of all four Northwest Bergen County mayors has been to try to convince Bergen County to reduce or control demands for funds from local taxpayers. Clarification The Feb. 10 edition of Villadom TIMES included an article regarding the Allendale VFW. In the second paragraph, the story states, “Members of the VFW may transfer to Allendale...” This state- ment should have included the phrase “at- large.” Only “members-at-large” – those who are not assigned to local VFW Posts – are being encouraged to join the Allen- dale group. NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER IN CONTEMPORARY VARICOSE VEIN TREATMENT 265 Ackerman Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 201 791 9339 www.chubackveins.com Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • February 17, 2010 Saddle River Valley Notes Board of education to meet The Upper Saddle River Board of Edu- cation will meet on Monday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. The meeting will be held in the multi- media center of Cavallini School, 392 West Saddle River Road. Edible Book Contest set Upper Saddle River Library cardholders are invited to join the Edible Book Contest planned for Saturday, March 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants must create some- thing that is edible and book related as in “How to Eat Fried Worms,” “Give a Mouse a Cupcake,” or “The Scarlet Letter.” Partic- ipants may stop by the library at 245 Lake Street or visit the website: www.uppersad- dleriverlibrary.org for ideas. Tennis permits available for 2010 Tennis permits for the use of the Upper Saddle River tennis courts on West Saddle River Road (in front of Reynolds School) will be available at borough hall begin- ning March 29. A family membership is $35, and an individual membership is $20. For more information, call the USR Rec- reation Department at (201) 327-3634 or USRRecreation@aol.com. Visit the bor- ough website at www.USRtoday.org for information about all recreation programs. Learn to create a blog Learn how to set up, design, and main- tain a blog using the Blogger platform at the Upper Saddle River Library on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Instructor Kate Morgan Jackson will walk participants through a live demonstration of setting up a blog and creating a blog post. Jackson, a food writer and photographer, will share strategies and tips she has learned through her own cook- ing and recipe blog. For details, call (201) 327-2583. Cabaret Night to benefit people of Haiti Tess Pula, a resident of Upper Saddle River and a senior at Immaculate Heart Academy, is on the final approach to her Gold Award, the highest award available to a Girl Scout. More than a year ago, before the current devastation wrought by the recent earthquake, Pula was moved by the difficult conditions in Haiti and sought to use her Gold Award project to give some sort of aid to the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. While investigating various avenues of aid, Pula became interested in the efforts �� SHOP LOCAL �� Model students Five students from Saddle River Day School (SRDS) were recognized for their outstand- ing performance at the 11 th annual Academy Model United Nations Conference that was hosted by the Bergen Academies in Hackensack. Senior Brandon Rand of Franklin Lakes and Kenny Kwon a junior, of Allendale earned Outstanding Delegate Awards. Seniors Joon Ho Hwang of Closter, Sophia Cocke of Franklin Lakes and junior Taeson Hahm of Chestnut Ridge, NY earned Verbal Commendation Awards. This year, a 15-member SRDS delegation participated on various committees to debate critical global problems. Technology Director Lucien Micu is the faculty advisor to the group. Pictured: The fif- teen-member delegation from Saddle River Day School. Brandon Rand (top row, left) of Franklin Lakes and Kenny Kwon (second row, second from right) of Allendale earned Outstanding Delegate Awards. Sophia Cocke (first row, first from right) of Franklin Lakes received a Verbal Commendation. of the Center for the Rural Development of Milot (CRUDEM) Foundation, a Catholic medical relief mission in the north of Haiti. Though the foundation is in dire need of all basic supplies, CRUDEM Vice President Dr. David Butler communicated that the one item which Tess could donate that would be most helpful would be hospital gowns. In order to raise funds with which to purchase these gowns, Tess has organized a Cabaret Night in the Kavin Center at Saint Gabriel the Archangel RC Church, 88 East Saddle River Road, Saddle River on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. Guests will be entertained with music, songs, and readings. The admission fee of $20 will go directly toward the purchase of the hospital gowns. Anyone interested in attending this event is asked to send an e-mail to maestro52@optonline.net. All donations will be gratefully accepted. Please make all checks payable to Saint Gabriel’s and mark the check note CRUDEM. Checks may be mailed to Tess Pula, P.O. Box 306, Saddle River, NJ 07458. OCEANFRONT HOUSE with Private Beach Access FOR SALE Support Your Allendale Merchants Allendale Chamber of Commerce Visit us at www.AllendaleChamber.com Spotlights on new and existing members on a rotating basis. Find out about upcoming events and goings on in Allendale WATERFRONT HOUSE ON FRIPP ISLAND, SC (near historic Beaufort and Parris Island). Ranch style with extended lg. deck overlooking the ocean and own beach access, screened porch, 4 BR, 2½ baths, full kitchen, great room with fireplace. 2-car garage. Fully furnished. Sleeps 8-10. In gated community featuring 2 championship golf courses, several swimming pools, racquet club, bike trails, marina and more. Call Island Realty of the Low Country; Vic Schwarzer, Agent: toll free 1-888-374-7747; cell 843-597-2491 or check website: frippforsale.com February 17, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES Waldwick Watch There is no charge to attend this event and Waldwick residency is not required. To RSVP, call Donna at (201) 251-8670. Education foundation plans auction The Waldwick Education Foundation’s auction will be held Friday March 19, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Waldwick High School. Tickets to this fundraiser are $15 and include dinner and an opportunity to win over 100 baskets and prizes. Prizes include YMCA membership, comedy club tickets, restaurant gift cards, and more. Tickets may be purchased at Plaza Jewelers, 10 East Prospect Street, Waldwick. For more information, e-mail WaldwickWEF@aol.com. The WEF is seeking donations for this fundraiser. Anyone with new/unused merchandise, not-quite-right holiday gifts, or empty baskets, is welcome to donate these items to the auction to help Waldwick’s public schools. Businesses are asked to donate a gift certificate or basket, and advertise the business at the same time. To make a donation, e-mail WaldwickWEF@aol.com, or call (201) 251-8579. Annual Fish and Chips dinner set The Waldwick United Methodist Church, 25 Franklin Turnpike, will host its Annual Fish and Chips Dinner on Monday, March 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The dinner will include fish, chips, coleslaw, dessert, and beverage. A limited number of chicken dinners will be available. The event will be catered by Tastefully British. The cost is $12 per person; eat in or take out. For tickets, call (201) 652- 5130. The last day to purchase tickets is March 1. Church announces services The Waldwick United Methodist Church’s prayer and worship service has been expanded to include the fourth Wednesday of each month in addition to the second Wednesday. The group meets from 7 to 7:45 p.m. On Feb. 17, there will be a Lenten Service at 7:30 p.m. A mid-week prayer and worship service will be held the second Wednesday of every month from 7 to 7:45 p.m. All are welcome. The church is located at 25 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick. Club for Women hosts Open House Go for the Gold at the Waldwick’s Club for Women Open House on Friday Feb. 19 at a member’s home. Cel- ebrate the 2010 Winter Olympics with international foods and Olympic inspired games and refreshments. Attend- ees are encouraged to wear clothing representing a favor- ite country. Meet the members and learn about the club. Lynn’s Pet Care Going on vacation? Away for the weekend? Work long hours away from home? We’ll care for your pets when you can’t. Please call 201-493-8442 Lynnspetcare18@Yahoo.com Advertise in the YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 201-652-0744 Chamber to meet The Waldwick Chamber of Commerce will hold its next general meeting Feb. 17 at 8:30 a.m. at The Energy Zone, Juice Bar and Café located at Superdome Sports, 134 Hopper Avenue, Waldwick. The Waldwick Chamber meets the third Wednesday of each month. All members are welcome to attend. Free swine ﬂ u vaccines available Borough Nurse Carol Shepard has available a supply of H1N1 vaccine to be administered to anyone who has not received it. There is absolutely no charge, and no insur- ance or Medicare cards are needed. Call Shepard at the health center, (201) 444-3914 to make an appointment. All ages are welcome. Annual Fashion Show fundraiser set The Waldwick High School Graduation Ball Com- mittee will hold its annual Fashion Show fundraiser and dinner on Tuesday, March 2 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Sea- sons Restaurant in Washington Township. Tickets are $50 per person and include dinner, the fashion show, and one sheet of tickets for the prize baskets. Tickets will be on sale through Feb. 25. Contact Debbie Katz at (201) 447-6517 or Ellen Sciortino at (201) 652-1686 to purchase tickets. �� NOW RENTING �� Board members (continued from page 8) Farm Committee, Bergen County Agricultural Develop- ment Board, and American Farm Bureau Horticultural Subcommittee. Demarest is also a member of the New Jersey Vegetable Growers Association, NJ Peach Coun- cil, NJ Agricultural Society, NJ Horticultural Society, NJ Agri-Business Association, and International Dwarf Fruit Tree Council. Forshay, vice president of Browning-Forshay Funeral Home in Hawthorne, will serve on the Passaic Board. For- shay is a parishioner of Saint Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church in Hawthorne where she is active in ministry, the Auxiliary of the Little Sisters of the Poor (past president) and Saint Joseph’s Home for the Elderly. She is a member of the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce, chairperson of Project Pride, and alternate representative of the Cham- ber. Solari and Pellegrino will serve on the Morris Board. Solari is president of AIM Tank Services in Wayne and managing partner of High SocieTea Corporation in Pequan- nock. Pellegrino is publisher of Life & Leisure Magazine in Wayne. He is a member of Touch the World Ministries President’s Council, president of the Faith Foundation, and a board member of the Hawthorne Gospel Church. “Atlantic Stewardship is a community-minded bank, and these five individuals are well suited to bring in new customers,” said Atlantic Stewardship Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Van Ostenbridge. “They are aware of and concerned about the financial wellbeing of the communities we serve, and they support the bank’s unique mission and tithing program. We look forward to their assistance.” Atlantic Stewardship Bank, a subsidiary of Steward- ship Financial Corporation, maintains banking locations in Hawthorne, Midland Park, Montville, North Haledon, Pequannock, Ridgewood, Waldwick, Wayne, Westwood, and Wyckoff. The bank’s website is www.asbnow.com. In Home PERSONAL TRAINING With Brad Spacious 1BR • Flexible Scheduling • Nutrition Guidance • Sports Speciﬁc Training • Men, Women, Children & Couples Call for details �� Lose 20 lbs in 10 Weeks �� 201-488-5085 �� III • Page 11 TONE UP/LOSE FAT/ FEEL GREAT Insured Degreed & Certified For Free Consultation call: 201-925-0381 Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • February 17, 2010 Ho-Ho-Kus Jottings Wisniewski to discuss ethical choices Father Tom Wisniewski, pastor at Saint Catharine’s Church in Glen Rock and adjunct professor of theology at Saint Elizabeth’s College in Morristown, will pres- ent “Decisions and Directions: Ethical Choices in the 21 st Century” on Monday, Feb. 22. The talk will be held between 7:30 and 9 p.m. in the parish center of Saint Luke’s Church, 340 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho- Kus. Father Wisniewski will discuss how to make good Christian moral choices from an informed conscience in an increasingly complicated world. This program is free and open to the public. For details, call (201) 444-0272. YAC plans a play date The Ho-Ho-Kus Youth Activities Council, Inc. invites children ages five and under to climb, slide, and run at In the Swing, 145 Hopper Avenue, Waldwick on Thursday, Feb. 25. Hours are 12:30 to 2 p.m. The cost of $8 per child is payable at the door. This fee includes admission, a snack and juice/water. For details, contact Christine Danza at (201) 445-4448 or hhkchristine@verizon.net. American Folk Music presented Saul Broudy, Ph.D., will perform his program “All over This Land: American Regional Folk Music” for the Ho-Ho-Kus Seniors on Tuesday, March 9 at 1 p.m. Dr. Broudy will present songs from various regions and discuss how these songs help identify who we are. This program is provided by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and is free and open to the public. B-I-N-G-O The Ho-Ho-Kus School Education Foundation recently celebrated Family Bingo Night. Left: Kevin Shea and daughter, Lauren, a fifth grader. Middle: Fifth grader Colin Arscott. Right: HHK School Alumna Paulina Marino assisting Principal Mrs. Eckert. The seniors meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in the education building of the Hermitage. Beverages and dessert are served at noon and programs begin at 1 p.m. Residents who are 55 and up are welcome to attend. The group is planning a trip to the Westchester Broadway Theater to see “Sugar” on May. 26. For pro- grams information, contact Joan at (201) 444-4896. For trip information, contact Sue at (201) 444-7235. Learn to minimize germs Children will learn about germs and the importance of proper washing when Parminder Savalia from Valley Health presents “Wash away the Germs” at the Ho-Ho- Kus Library. The program will be held Feb. 24 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Through demonstration and a table of glow germs, wipes, and a magic light to detect the remaining germs, children will learn how to properly wash their hands. All are invited. For more information, call (201) 445-8492. Toreno to present slide show Dan Toreno, a representative of a specialty store fea- turing products for wild birds, will offer a slide show to the Woman’s Club of Ho-Ho-Kus at noon on March 1. This meeting is open to the public. The Woman’s Club meets at Saint Bartholomew’s Church on Sheridan Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus. For details, call (201) 652-2236. Library board to meet The Worth Pinkham Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the library at 91 Warren Avenue. Wilson offers program on annuals The Ho-Ho-Kus Garden Club will join the Allendale Garden Club for a presentation on “Annuals: Flowers for a Season” by Pamela Wilson, senior horticultural program specialist for Morris County. The meeting will take place Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Brighton Gardens, 5 Boroline Road, Saddle River. All members and prospec- tive members are invited. For more information, call Debbie at (201) 445-9440. Seniors plan events The Ho-Ho-Kus Seniors group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in the Hermitage Educa- tion Building. Beverages and desserts are served at noon, and programs begin at 1 p.m., or as noted. Residents age 55 and up are welcome to attend. Contact Joan at (201) 444-4896 for program infor- mation. For trip information, contact Sue at (201) 444- 7235. Break the Highway Trend! ...not your community’s back. Local businesses are the backbone of your community and the trend to shop the big guys on the highway hurts us all.Your local businesses have what you want... at the right price... and close to home. So, why hassle with the highways? Save Time! Save Gas! Save Money! SAVE YOUR COMMUNITY! We Need You SHOP LOCALLY. IT’S SMART. ...and besides, it’s so convenient! February 17, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • Page 13 Reflections On Ramsey Businesses Rose Marie Carr of Kitchens by Rose F or the last 13 years, Rose has been using her expertise to help homeowners through the process of updating their kitchens, taking their dreams and making them a reality. Not only are kitch- ens her specialty, but bathrooms, media centers, and other rooms are as well. Three years ago, she struck out on her own, and recently opened her own design studio at 25 East Main Street, Ramsey. “We carry many product lines at all price points, so we are able to ﬁt all of our clients’ needs,” Rose explains. She adds that she also works closely with builders, Rose Marie Carr contractors, architects, and many trade representatives, so clients have ready access to everything they need to complete each project to perfection. “We are a very hands-on, and attention oriented ﬁrm,” Rose says. “We really care about the customer, and we’re there every step of the way. We make sure the whole project comes together for them as effortlessly as possible.” Rose also offers her clients a state-of-the-art computer aided design program that enables the client to experience a detailed virtual tour that includes every design element. “It’s like you’re really in the room,” she says. At Kitchens by Rose, along with her outstanding design team, she has created a warm, enthusiastic and welcoming atmosphere for all who visit the showroom. Rose says, “Cli- ents become a major part of our lives and many stay in touch even after the project is fully completed.” Rose studied ﬁne art at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She later studied interior design at Berkeley College. Her attention to detail led her to focus her talents to kitchens and other rooms with cabinetry. Her work has been featured in and on the cover of leading national magazines. She has received several design awards, and was honored to have one of her kitchen designs exhibited in the Ridgewood’s Valley Hospital Auxiliary Kitchen Tour. Rose is a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association and the North Jersey Builders Association. For more information, phone (201) 785-1313. T Ramsey Golf & Country Club Welcomes the Community he landmark Ramsey Golf & Country Club at 105 Lakeside Drive (off Franklin Turnpike) wel- comes the public to enjoy casual dining at The Lakeside Grille and ﬁne dining at The Abbey. Both restaurants have excellent views of the golf course. The Lakeside Grille features a newly-renovated bar and dining area with an atrium overlooking the lake. This is a per- Ramsey Golf & Country Club fect location for busi- ness lunches and casual dining with family and friends. Free Wi-Fi is available. The Club’s eateries offer special menus for various holidays and often host live music. The public is always welcome. Associate memberships are currently available. Associate members enjoy access to the 18-hole USGA-rated golf course, the Olympic-size swimming pool, and two paddle tennis courts. Associate golf membership is the most affordable of any private golf club in Northern New Jersey. Members enjoy the club house which is a Norman style “castle” modeled after the Ramsey Abbey in Hampshire, England. The facilities also include a full-service pro shop and a viewing room for paddle tennis matches. The Club’s remarkable grounds encompass three lakes, the largest being Crystal Lake, which covers 30 acres. Over the years, Ramsey Golf & Country Club has developed a well-deserved repu- tation for being one of the area’s top catering facilities. Custom menus and incompa- rable atmosphere have led many couples to select Ramsey Golf & Country Club for their wedding receptions. The property includes a patio area, a ballroom, and beauti- ful gardens for outdoor ceremonies. The Club is also available for birthdays, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, anniversaries, and corporate or charity events. For more information, call (201) 327-0009 or visit www.ramseycountryclub.com. To stay informed of public events, ask to be added to the Club’s e-mail list today! Thomas J. Higgins of Advanced Hearing Services of Inc., founded T homas business J. which Higgins, with the Director knowledge quality Advanced life. hearing Hearing loss leads Services, to communication his that problems negatively affect of Tom is a New Jersey Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser (License #743). He is Board Certiﬁed by the National Board for Certiﬁcation in Hear- ing Instrument Sciences, and has earned the designation of audio- prosthologist from the American Conference of Audioprosthology. He is a member of the New Jersey Association of Hearing Health Pro- fessionals and the International Hearing Society. Advanced Hearing Services focuses on patient care and educa- tion for the individual with hearing loss and his or her family members. Tom understands how critical it is to have family involved in the pro- cess. He spends a great deal of time with individuals, offering a com- Thomas Higgins fortable, relaxed atmosphere, and complimentary evaluations and recommendations. The goal, he asserts, is to ensure that people get the most out of their hearing aids. “We take clients from testing to ﬁtting, product selection, and aftercare,” Tom explains. Advanced Hearing Services has been providing the latest quality tech- nology for over 10 years. “We work with major manufacturers and offer the latest technologies,” Tom says. For example, on-the-ear hearing aids he offers include Oticon Delta hear- ing aids, which customers may try the same day they visit Advanced Hearing Services. Tom knows that hearing problems are not exactly the same for everyone. “We ﬁt the person,” he explains. “People have questions and misunderstandings about what hearing aids can do,” he adds. Come in and learn more. Advanced Hearing Services is located at 119 Interstate Shopping Center, Ramsey. Call (201) 934-7755 for additional information. Enjoy the `Fieldstone Experience’ Fieldstone Fine Art Gallery F ieldstone Fine Art Gallery not only exhibits exceptional paintings and sculp- ture but does so in the ambiance of a historic building in Ramsey. The old trolley line building serves as the perfect backdrop for one-of-a-kind paintings and sculptures by established artists in traditional and modern genres. Distinctive works are available to grace not only the inside of the home, but out- side. An English sculpture garden offers an ongoing exhibit of pieces available for purchase. The gallery houses art comparable to artwork displayed in Chelsea and SOHO. Gallery Director and co-owner Mariana Maldonado says, “My vision for the gal- lery is to introduce an elevated caliber of ﬁne art by a select group of accomplished artists with unique visual vocabularies that appeal to different sensibilities and style.” She and her business partner, Violet Laurenzo, have accomplished exactly that. Sophisticated collectors and art lovers will also enjoy the relaxed environment and personalized level of service that is the signature of The Fieldstone Experience. The Experience includes encouraging clients to try the art at home before making a ﬁnal decision, and convenient weekday and weekend hours as well as evenings by appointment. Fieldstone Fine Art Gallery is located at 147 East Main Street in Ramsey. For more information, call 201-962-3636 or visit www.ﬁeldstoneﬁneart.com. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • February 17, 2010 Lions and tigers and bears and mainstream historians For the first time in I won’t say how many years, I’ve been nominated for a prize – the Western Writers of America Spur Award – for a story I wrote analyzing what probably happened in one of the American West’s most persistently rumored scandals. Rumor has it that George Armstrong Custer kept a Cheyenne Indian teenager as his concubine while he was in the middle of one of the great romantic marriages of American history, portrayed in the last of the umpteen movies by Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland. The story has been around since 1868, and the article I wrote about what probably happened may have settled matters once and for all. After the facts, nothing remains but the poli- tics. Here’s what a history writer who used to bang out one best-seller after another had to say about the leg- endary liaison: “More nonsense has been said, written and believed about (Custer) than any other (U.S.) Army officer. The Mo-nah-se-tah story is a prime example…. Eventually the story began to appear in serious historical studies and is now firmly established as one of the ele- ments of the Custer myth.” People who read best-sellers probably do not delve back to primary source books very often, but if you read what George and Elizabeth Custer have to say about Monahsetah, you will realize this brush-off was bogus. But when you are dealing with history as a popular myth rather than an analysis of facts, don’t expect anything but a superficial understanding of reality. The Cheyenne are no longer a threat, but letting mythologizers write about Islam or East Asia could be a serious menace to our for- eign policy. Same historian, different subject: the death of Meri- wether Lewis, the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expe- dition. Lewis, serving as governor of the new Louisiana Territory, was headed for Washington to square his books with Congress, which would not honor some of his expenses. On Oct. 11, 1809, Lewis arrived at a pair of cabins known as Grinder’s Stand, in Tennessee. He got a bed in one cabin, the landlady slept in the other cabin, and Lewis’ servants, new hires he barely knew, slept 200 yards away in the barn. The next morning, Lewis staggered out of the cabin, badly hurt. Shortly after the sun came up, he was dead. The report was that Lewis had been drinking and was found with one gunshot wound in his head, one in his chest, and knife cuts all over his body. The money he was known to have had with him was missing, as were his watch, pistols, and prize rifle. The verdict: suicide! End of case according to the popular historian. To add insult to injury, the historian runs in a story that Lewis had contracted syphilis while living with the Indi- ans and that the agony caused him, however ineptly, to kill himself. The historian says the agony of syphilis caused Lewis – an experienced hunter since he was 10 years old, with a lifetime of experience around guns – to fail to shoot himself both in the head and in the heart with large-bore pistols that discharged correctly, and then to slash himself all over the body, rather than going for the jugular vein. There are a few problems with that analysis. Tertiary syphilis usually takes decades to kill its victims or drive them mad, not a couple of years as in the purported case of Lewis, and the victims often have episodes of intermittent blindness. Check out “The Sea Wolf” by Jack London, or the excellent film with Edward G. Robinson, Alexander Knox, and John Garfield. If you have the coordination to load a black-powder pistol, it’s not that hard to shoot yourself in the head on the first try, or in the heart on the second try. At the risk of being crude, what happened to the money Lewis was carrying? One of his servants committed sui- cide a year later, and may have been involved. More than likely, Lewis was sleeping after a single shot of whiskey when somebody who thought he was totally bombed tried to steal his pistols and wallet. Lewis, who was 35 and a tough frontiersman, put up such a good fight that his assailants fatally wounded him trying to escape with the plunder. The Lewis family believed Lewis had been murdered. The Grinder family offered garbled accounts that show Lewis was preoccupied with his appearance before Con- gress, but otherwise those stories do not make a lot of sense. Vardis Fisher, a Western writer of some probity, did a survey of various accounts and found that, before the 20 th century, almost everyone who studied the case believed Lewis had been murdered. Thomas Jefferson, who knew Lewis quite well, proclaimed the death a suicide, and that is how it stands in the best-seller stacks. The trouble is that the evidence is all wrong for a suicide by a forceful man who was familiar with guns and knew something about medicine and anatomy. Keep in mind that Jefferson also denied he was keep- ing a teenaged slave named Sally Hemings as his mistress. The DNA tests indicate Jefferson was lying about that. Was Jefferson secretly glad to be rid of Lewis, who was a strong proponent of the rights of the Indians? Was Jef- ferson simply eager to get the whole issue behind him? We may never know, but saying that the death of Lewis was an open-and-shut suicide on the word of Jefferson is amateur history at its worst and a bad case of hero worship of the type reputable historians should leave to Fourth of July orators. Here is more by the same writer on a different case. In a rewrite of the originally superb “American Heritage History of World War II,” we are told by the same histo- rian that Roosevelt did not connive to get American into the war that 80 percent of the American public did not want. There was no advance warning of Pearl Harbor. We are told this on the writer’s own authority. As a matter of fact, the U.S. Navy handed Franklin Delano Roosevelt a decoded Japanese document sev- eral days before the attack in which Japanese consulates around the world had been told to break up their decoding machines and burn their records. That is about as clear a declaration of warlike intent as hitting somebody in the face with your glove. FDR also shortly read a decoded Japanese diplomatic memo which he correctly under- stood: “This means war.” It is an absolute matter of record that he did this on Dec. 6, but we are asked to believe that nobody in the entire administration had the presence of mind to telephone Pearl Harbor – the most obvious target in the Pacific – and tell them war was about to break out and the fleet might want to get its air patrols into the sky and load its anti-aircraft guns. The catastrophe that followed killed 2,400 Americans and could have killed thousands more if the Japanese had bombed the oil tanks, but they didn’t for a reason that has been denied to the American public: The Japanese “war lords” knew they could not possibly win a war with the United States, felt the attack had been forced on them by the oddballs in FDR’s administration, and hoped for the best possible terms if they minimized collateral damage to civilians. Instead, they got the Tokyo Fire Raid – pre- dicted three weeks before the war started by General George Marshall – and ultimately Hiroshima and Naga- saki. Same historian, different topic: A Canadian historian named James Bacque blew the whistle on the huge number of German POWs who died from exposure and malnutri- tion while they were in American custody in the two years after World War II. Bacque said the numbers of starved POWs in American custody approached one million – probably far too high – but our official statesman said the total was probably about 60,000 and the other people who were listed as admitted but never listed as discharged from American POW camps could be explained because the kindly Americans realized that the old men and kids who made up the once-mighty Wehrmacht in 1946-47 were no threat, and simply told them to go home. That is not what a lot of Germans remember. Stories about being starved in American custody in the two years after the war were routine. While Bacque may have gone over the high side in terms of numbers, he was on the right track. Recent figures suggest that premature deaths among German non-combatants were higher in the two years after the war than they were during the last two years the war was in progress. Suddenly, in 1948, as some of the Soviet agents in the former Roosevelt administra- tion found themselves facing espionage charges before Congress, it became obvious that nobody in FDR’s White House had been watching the store, that the Soviets were not about to allow the Poles and the Czechs to run their own countries, and that the Germans might still be useful because the Russians were still afraid of them – not with- out good reason. That was the end of the purported starva- tion program. We gave the Germans back their guns and pointed them eastward. Loving America does not mean telling readers that the United States has never made a mistake. Loving America means having the guts to point out the mistakes so they do not keep happening. I have to tell the truth as I discover and understand it, and not tell people what they think they want to hear until the truth crashes down on their heads. Emmanuel asks... Can You Help? Our hat’s off to Cal McNulty who celebrated his eighth birthday by having his guests bring a donation of grocery store gift cards for families in the Northern Region. Way to go, Cal! He was very proud of his decision to do this, and so are we. You, too, can have a party with a purpose and make a difference. The Midland Park Student Senate gets our thanks for their recent “Souper Bowl” collection of soup and cereal. We thank Leon Varjian and the faculty and students of Midland Park High School for their continued support. An update on one of our families: Last week, we wrote about Ralph, a Bergen County resident who was diag- nosed with osteosarcoma that claimed one of his legs. Now, it has spread to his chest and into his blood. As a result, he is receiving a bone marrow transplant and is 4-29-09 karen/janine due to be released from the hospital very soon. His father is EmmanuelHelp3x.75(4-29-09) laid off disabled and cannot work, and his mother was from x her job and is looking for work. A local roofer called 3 .75 in to help, so that need is handled. Now, we are looking for new area rugs (an 8’ by 10’ and two 11’ by 14’ rugs) to give to a new family whose child is returning from a bone marrow transplant. We now need the following items: long grain rice, tomato sauce, dried or canned beans (red, black or kidney), corn meal, cooking oil, bottled olives, bread crumbs, mango juice, and canned beets. Some of ECF’s families would appreciate Goya brand foods. We also need toilet tissue and paper towels at the ECF Regional Center. Remember: Your company, house of worship, or group of friends can hold a mini-fundraiser and help us keep all of our programs in place. Contact us or visit www.emman- uelcancer.org for more suggestions on how to help. The following times are available for office volunteers: Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., Thursday from 2:30 to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call us at (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Please do not leave items at the center without checking with us first. Our storage space is limited. Our current hours are Monday, 10 to 1; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Visit us on the web at www.emmanuelcancer. org. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! February 17, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 15 Obituaries Jeffrey K. Gates Jeffrey K. Gates, former resident of the Eastern Chris- tian Children’s Retreat for over 30 years, died Feb. 7. He was 34. He is survived by his parents Leigh and Jane Gates and his sister Laurel Gates. Memorial donations may be made to ECCR, 700 Mountain Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Mary P. Kissel Mary P. Kissel, nee Peacock, of Allendale died Feb. 7. She was 78. She had worked as a stewardess for Eastern Air- lines. She had the distinction of cutting the ribbon when the original Newark Airport Terminal was opened in the early 1950s. She was secretary to the registrar of Saint Lawrence University in Canton, New York. She served as parish sec- retary at Mount Carmel Parish in Ridgewood. She had been employed by Carrier Corporation, and Universal Informa- tion Systems, Inc. She was a member of Guardian Angel Parish in Allendale. She was a member of the Allendale Woman’s Club. She is survived by her husband Theodore, her children Ted Kissel Jr. of Ramsey, Molly Kissel Patrick of Allendale, Kirstin Pillarella of Center Valley, Pennsyl- vania, and Emily Kissel Lewis of Lowell, Massachusetts, nine grandchildren, and her siblings Martha Galloway, Anne Duclos, George Peacock, Mitzi McDermott, Daniel Peacock, and Stephanie Rydelek. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the New Jersey American Parkinson’s Disease Association, P.O. Box 2026, Edison, NJ 08818. Dr. Anthony D. Kurtz Dr. Anthony D. Kurtz of Saddle River died Feb. 9. He was 80. He was the founder of Kulite Semiconductor Prod- ucts, Inc. in Leonia. Holding more than 200 patents, he was inducted into the Inventor’s Hall of Fame, and was a member of the National Academy of Engineers. He was an adjunct professor at Columbia University. He is survived by his wife Nora, his children Sandy, Jennifer, and John, seven grandchildren, and his brothers Ronald and Stephen. Arrangements were made by Robert Schoem’s Menorah Chapel in Paramus. Memorial donations may be made to Columbia University, c/o The Anthony D. Kurtz Fund for Startup Projects in the Greater Area of Solid State Materi- als and/or Solid State Electronic Devices or Massachusetts Institute of Technology, c/o The Anthony D. Kurtz (1951) Fund for American Competitiveness in Materials Science and Engineering. Susan M. LaFrance Susan M. LaFrance of Midland Park died Feb. 7. She was 52. She was medical technician for Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains. She is survived by her mother Yolanda LaFrance of Oakland, her siblings Theresa Raphael of Maryland, Jeanette LaFrance of Airmont, New York, and Your Wedding ~ Your Way Non-Denominational Minister Rev. Nancy L. Pianfetti Please call to discuss 201-739-7478 PLEASE...REMEMBER US WHEN YOU REMEMBER THEM Dan LaFrance of Ridgewood. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memo- rial donations may be made to the New Jersey Buddies P.O. Box 413 Teaneck, NJ 07666. Murray Levine Murray Levine of Wyckoff, formerly of Paterson, died Feb. 8. He was 86. He was the owner, along with his broth- ers, of Louis Levine and Son Clothiers in Paterson. He was president of M.L. Levine Real Estate, which later became Prudential Prestige, in Paramus. He was a member of the Fair Lawn Jewish Center and a member and past worship- ful Master and 32 nd degree Mason of the Humbolt-Ezra Free and Accepted Masons in Fair Lawn. He is survived by his wife Lorraine, his children Louis Levine, Dr. Richard Levine, Jane Ruddock and Bonnie Yarsin, and nine grand- children. Arrangements were made by Louis Suburban Chapel in Fair Lawn. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Susan K. McGahey Susan K. McGahey of Wyckoff died Feb. 7. She was 59. She owned and managed The Harp and Shamrock Irish Gift Shop in Wyckoff and Clifton for 20 years with her husband. She had also been a textile designer and artist, horseback riding instructor, and paralegal. She was a parishioner of Saint Elizabeth’s R.C. Church in Wyckoff. She is survived by her husband Eamon of Wyckoff, stepdaughter Denise McGahey of Ohio, her siblings Arthur Condon II of Flor- ida, and Patricia Lapp of Blairstown. She was predeceased by her sisters Mary Jacobus and Joyce DeKoning and nephew John Jacobus. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to ASPCA, attention Linda Tiramani 520 Eighth Avenue. Seventh Floor, New York, NY 10018, or the Sale- sian Fathers of Don Bosco c/o Salesian Provincial Office, 148 Main Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801-0639, or the Salesian Youth Ministry, 315 Self Place, South Orange, NJ 07079. Marjorie Ellen Meredith Marjorie Ellen Meredith of Ramsey died Feb. 2. She was 89. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ramsey, and the Valley Hospital Auxiliary. She is survived by her children Anne Jackson of Williamsburg, Virginia, Gail Cornwell of Saddle River, Ruth Badaracco of Ramsey, and David Meredith, of Wilmington, Delaware, 11 grand- children, and 10 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband William Meredith. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Ramsey, 15 Shuart Lane, Ramsey, NJ. Gloria A. Muti Gloria A. Muti, nee Huebner, of Mahwah died Feb. 4. She was 88. She is survived by her children Anne Minneker of Mahwah, Christopher Muti of Mahwah, and Nicholas Muti of Blooming Grove, New York, five grandchildren, EMMANUEL CANCER FOUNDATION PO Box 212 - Dept. 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He was 86. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of WWII. Before retiring in 1988, he was a district manager for the Schlage Lock Company in Emerson for more than 30 years. He was a member of the Highlands Presbyterian Church in Allendale. He was a member of the Waldwick Friends of the Library, Activities Unlimited in Wyckoff, and the Architectural Hardware Association. He was a volunteer teacher of a conversational English as a Second Language class at the Waldwick Library. He is survived by his wife Mayme (nee Kilborn), his children James, William, Bar- bara Thorpe, David, and Nancy Voss, nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and his brother Russell Schuetz. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the High- lands Presbyterian Church or the Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 244, Waldwick, NJ 07463. Elizabeth Nora Sustack Elizabeth Nora Sustack, nee Jarema, of Mahwah died Feb. 8. She was 84. She was a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church in Mahwah and a member of the Rosary Society. She is survived by her children Rudolph John Sustack, and Joseph Jack Sustack, both of Middle- town, New York, Anthony G. Sustack, and Maryann Sus- tack-Malone, both of Mahwah, 10 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and her brother Anthony (Jake) Jarema. She was predeceased by her husband Rudolph E. Sustack and her sons Kenneth M. Sustack and Daniel J. Sustack. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Per- nice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 21-00 Route 208 South, Suite 105, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. 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Tom Introduce Your House Of Worship In Our Religious Directory – 201-652-0744 Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • February 17, 2010 ‘From Paris with Love’ is live-action cartoon by Dennis Seuling “From Paris with Love” is an instantly forgettable movie. With a larger-than-life central character and enough explo- sions and gunfire to give “Scarface” a run for its money, it is the ultimate popcorn film. It feeds viewers’ instant gratification, yet leaves them starving for intelligence, wit, and cohesion. James Reece (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), an aide to the American ambassador to France (Richard Durden), is a low-level CIA agent who has dreams of moving on to a more significant role in the agency. He gets a trial assign- ment to partner with CIA veteran Charlie Wax (John Tra- volta), who has come to France to dispatch a terrorist-based drug ring headquartered in Paris. 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VT K IRK E RS INN TOP GERMAN AMERICAN RESTAURANT IN BERGEN & PASSAIC COUNTIES Sauerbrauten • Schnitzels • Bavarian Sausages Goulash • Potato Pancakes • Dumplings Spaetzel and more. GERMAN FULL BEERS ON TAP Plus Our Regular Menu • Reservations Suggested BAR Open Monday-Saturday – Noon-Midnight • Closed Sunday www.kirkers.com • All Major Credit Cards Accepted 237 Diamond Bridge Ave, Hawthorne • 973-427-7700 Treat Yourself �� February 17, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • Page 17 ‘Paris, Texas’ is vivid portrait of man and environment by Dennis Seuling Occasionally, a film comes along that, in its simplicity, captures the character of a landscape and the people in it. Such a movie is “Paris, Texas” (The Criterion Collection), German director Wim Wenders’ second American film. His first, “Hammett” (1982), was re-edited by its producer to make it more commercial. Two years later, Wenders returned to America with European financing and full artistic freedom, and created “Paris, Texas,” a road movie of great visual beauty that works on several levels. The story focuses on Travis Henderson (Harry Dean Stanton). The viewers’ first image of the character is a dis- tant shot of him emerging from the Southwestern desert, a scene reminiscent of Omar Sharif on camel in “Lawrence of Arabia” slowly approaching the camera as heat rising from the desert sands gives the scene a mirage-like effect. Travis wanders into a small Texas town and collapses from exhaustion. The local doctor contacts Travis’ brother Walt (Dean Stockwell) who, with his wife, has been rais- ing Travis’ son, Hunter. Travis goes back to Walt’s home in Los Angeles, but remains distant. Uncomfortable with life in the suburbs, he decides to take his son and go back to Texas to find his former wife and Hunter’s mother, Jane (Nastassja Kinski). The movie is technically a road picture, but also explores themes of redemption and restlessness while couching itself in mystery. Viewers are told Travis has been lost for five years, but are never clued in as to where he has been. This gives a mythic aura to the character. He is a man on a quest -- a modern day Don Quixote not jousting at windmills but lost in the metaphorical desert. This is the only movie in which Stanton was the star. He has made quite a career as character actor, but this is his best role. His rugged face suggests a man who has expe- rienced a hard, unhappy life, and his reticence suggests a Gary Cooper-like Everyman. Wenders lets his images resonate with the viewer. He establishes a slow pace that allows viewers to see what Travis and the other characters are thinking. This is not a movie overstuffed with dialogue. With evocative cinematography by Robby Muller and music by Ry Cooder, “Paris, Texas” is a beautiful looking film with a distinctly American feel. The Criterion Blu-ray edition contains audio com- mentary by Wim Wenders; “The Road to Paris, Texas,” a 43-minute making-of documentary; deleted scenes; and a featurette containing reminiscences by Claire Denis and Allison Anders, the film’s first assistant director and pro- duction assistant, respectively. The 1970s saw a proliferation of movies popularly termed “blaxploitation.” These were action films, gener- ally R-rated, featuring African-American actors in starring roles as either cops, bad guys turned good, martial arts experts, or other men of power waging war against street thugs, drug dealers, pimps, and especially the corrupt white establishment – “The Man.” The best known films from this genre are “Shaft” (1971) and “Superfly” (1972). “Black Dynamite” (Sony Pictures Home Entertain- ment) pays homage to such films by capturing their look, style, and over-the-top action. The action-comedy-spoof follows the exploits of ex-CIA agent and full-time ladies’ man Black Dynamite (Michael Jai White), out to avenge the death of his brother against kung-fu masters, drug- dealing pimps, and The Man. Whether he is taking down drug dealers or sweet-talking curvaceous women, he is the man out to stop The Man. Director Scott Sanders provides a letter-perfect parody on a par with “Airplane!” or “The Naked Gun.” He incorpo- rates all the clichés of the genre, from hairdos and machine- gunned one-liners to continuity errors, non-sequiturs, excessive zooms, split screen, visible boom microphones, faded color, and close-ups to overemphasize “dramatic” dialogue. White, however, manages to avoid totally bur- lesquing the lead character by portraying him as an earnest action hero. The movie is great fun at first, but wears out its welcome long before its 90-minute running time. The spoof might have been more effective as a short. Harry Dean Stanton stars as a man trying to reconnect with his family in ‘Paris, Texas.’ “Black Dynamite” is available in DVD and Blu-ray formats. Both contain filmmaker and cast commentary, deleted and alternate scenes, and two featurettes. The Blu- ray edition contains “The ‘70s: Back in Action” featurette. “Clint: 35 Films, 35 Years” (Warner Home Video) is a massive, 19-disc box set featuring 34 films starring and/ or directed by Clint Eastwood for Warner Brothers over the last three and a half decades. Because this set focuses on only one studio, a number of major Eastwood films are absent, most notably “The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly,” “Play Misty for Me,” “The Beguiled,” “Flags of Our Fathers” and “Changeling.” Some of the included titles are “Dirty Harry,” “The Outlaw Josey Wales,” “Bird,” “The Rookie,” “Unforgiven,” “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil,” “Mystic River,” “Million Dollar Baby,” “Letters from Iwo Jima,” and “Gran Torino.” The 35th film is “The Eastwood Factor,” a 22-minute documentary from Time magazine critic and film historian Richard Schickel, in which Eastwood visits locations where his movies were created, on the Warner lot visiting the costume department and Eastwood Scoring Stage, and at his home. Eastwood reflects candidly about his body of work and the choices he made, and Schickel has included scenes from Eastwood’s movies, including his latest, “Invictus.” Also in the box set is a 24-page booklet featuring photos from all the films, comments by Schickel, studio letters, and quotes from Eastwood about most of the movies. “Law Abiding Citizen” (Anchor Bay Entertainment) fol- lows Clyde Shelton (Gerard Butler), an upstanding family man whose wife and daughter are brutally murdered during a home invasion. When the killers are caught, hotshot Phil- adelphia prosecutor Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx) is assigned to the case. Nick offers one of the suspects a light sentence in exchange for testifying against the other. Ten years later, the man who got away with murder is found dead and Clyde Shelton admits his guilt, issuing a warning to Nick: Fix the flawed justice system that failed his family or key players in the trial will die. The film addresses the weakness of the justice system while providing plenty of action. I was never convinced Shelton would be able to engineer the mayhem that he does from behind bars, but a sense of the believable does not seem to have been a priority for director F. Gary Gray. The movie is available in DVD and Blu-ray. Extras include audio commentary by the producers, the featurette “The Justice of Law Abiding Citizen,” a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie, and a mini-documentary on its special effects. The Blu-ray edition contains both the theat- rical and unrated versions. Sword-and-sandals meet horror in “Hellhounds” (Vivendi Entertainment). After his young bride is poi- soned on their wedding day, a brave warrior and his loyal comrades descend into the underworld to retrieve her soul. Challenged at every turn by one horror after another, they return from their chilling journey to find they are not alone; they have been tracked by a pack of snarling, savage beasts that kill everything in their path. The only interesting thing about this low-budget flick is the combination of ancient times with modern, grisly special effects. The movie is not for those easily turned off by the sight of blood. There are no extras. Celebrating Our 5 th Year Anniversary Anniversary Specials A Set Menu - Over 30 Entrées To Choose From 2 for $ 22 Entrées served with Soup or Salad, Offer good for lunch or dinner. Potato & Vegetable, Dessert Expires 2/28/10 Open 7 Days • 6:00am - Midnight 44 Franklin Tpk. • Mahwah, NJ • 201-529-9999 • Fax: 201-529-4444 Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • February 17, 2010 State Botanical Garden hosts hike Explore nature in winter with Rich Cahayla-Wynne during NJBG’s Winter Hike at the New Jersey State Botan- ical Garden, on Sunday, Feb. 28, at 10 a.m. A $3 donation is requested. Get some healthy exercise and beat back cabin fever in a beautiful winter wonderland. The walk will last about two to three hours; it will be a moderate hike, but may include some ups-and-downs and rough terrain. Bring water and wear sturdy, comfortable shoes; meet at the Carriage House Visitor Center. Heavy snow cancels this event, but snow on the ground will not stop our hardy hikers. The New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands, which appears on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places, is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the year. Admission to the garden is always free. Parking is free in the winter, spring, and fall. A $5 per car state park parking charge is in effect on summer weekends and holi- days from Memorial Day to Labor Day; summer weekday parking is free. In 1966, the State of New Jersey purchased the 1,117 acres of Skylands, a former country estate and the state’s first acquisition under the Green Acres preservation pro- gram. Then-Governor Thomas Kean designated the central 96 acres surrounding the manor house as the state’s official botanical garden in 1984. Since 1976, NJBG/Skylands Association, an incor- porated, member-supported non-profit organization of volunteers, has worked with the state to preserve and pro- tect Skylands and its historic structures. NJBG sponsors programs, concerts and events throughout the year at the Botanical Garden. NJBG/Skylands is on Morris Road in Ringwood. For an event schedule, membership brochure, directions, or other information, call (973) 962-9534 or visit www.njbg.org. Fyke plans ‘North Shore’ trip, meeting Join Fyke Nature Association for the group’s annual all-day “North Shore” field trip led by John Brotherton. On Saturday, Feb. 20, the group will view the wintering waterfowl at the Jersey Shore, from Bay Head to Long Branch. The group will meet at the Allendale Municipal Build- ing, 500 West Crescent Avenue, Allendale, at 7 a.m. Par- ticipants are urged to dress in multiple layers of warm clothing, as some time will be spent outside of the vehicles. Bring lunch, binoculars, and spotting scopes. Plans call for an early departure for the shore and an early return home. RSVP to the trip leader at (201) 327-1483 or jbro29optonline.net. The association’s next meeting will be held Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. at the Wyckoff Public Library on Woodland Avenue, Wyckoff. Cal Vornberger will present “Warblers of Cen- tral Park.” Vornberger has been photographing warblers in this famed New York City Park – and birding hotspot -- for the last five years. His presentation will include all of the warbler species that are typically seen during the spring and fall migration. Fyke Nature Association is a 501 c (3) organization that meets the fourth Friday of each month, except for June, July, August, and December. Meetings are held at the Wyckoff Public Library. Meetings and membership are open to all. Annual dues are $20 per frmily and $15 per individual. For information, visit fykenature.org or phone Fyke President Mike Limatola at (201) 739-8062. ARIES Mar 21/Apr ARIES - - Mar 21/Apr 20 20 Toward end week your Toward the the end of of the the week your so- so- cial activities require less planning cial activities require less planning and deliberation. You’ll coast and deliberation. You’ll coast by by on on your charms and natural affinity your charms and natural affinity for for other people. other people. TAURUS Apr 21/May TAURUS - - Apr 21/May 21 21 This week full good things, Tau- This week is is full of of good things, Tau- rus, and you can’t enough them. rus, and you can’t get get enough of of them. Romance center, least Romance is is at at the the center, or or at at least fun with close friends you aren’t fun with close friends if if you aren’t at- at- tached. tached. GEMINI May 22/Jun GEMINI - - May 22/Jun 21 21 Communication difficult you Communication is is difficult for for you this week, Gemini, extra clear this week, Gemini, so so be be extra clear when giving directions orders. when giving directions or or orders. You’ll have much easier time You’ll have a a much easier time of of it it Thursday. on on Thursday. CANCER Jun 22/Jul CANCER - - Jun 22/Jul 22 22 When you focus domestic matters When you focus on on domestic matters early week you face some chal- early in in the the week you face some chal- lenges, Cancer. Don’t start one project lenges, Cancer. Don’t start one project before you finish another, even before you finish another, even if if it it isn’t going well. isn’t going so so well. LEO Jul 23/Aug LEO - - Jul 23/Aug 23 23 You have reassess your budget, You have to to reassess your budget, Leo, because original figures Leo, because the the original figures are are just not practical. down and work just not practical. Sit Sit down and work through numbers again arrive through the the numbers again to to arrive at at compromise. a a compromise. VIRGO Aug 24/Sept VIRGO - - Aug 24/Sept 22 22 Use enormous surge energy you Use the the enormous surge of of energy you feel this week cheer someone feel this week to to cheer up up someone who isn’t having good time that who isn’t having the the good time that you are, Virgo. Your upbeat nature you are, Virgo. Your upbeat nature will inspire. will inspire. LIBRA Sept 23/Oct LIBRA - - Sept 23/Oct 23 23 You blessed with utmost clarity You are are blessed with the the utmost clarity realize your relationship desires and to to realize your relationship desires and fall love deeper love you fall in in love -- -- or or deeper in in love if if you already have significant other. already have a a significant other. SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov SCORPIO - - Oct 24/Nov 22 22 This week you uncover host This week you uncover a a host of of se- se- crets that provide some clue crets that provide some clue to to the the innovative way your mind operates, innovative way your mind operates, Scorpio. You feeling energized and Scorpio. You are are feeling energized and excited result. excited as as a a result. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec SAGITTARIUS - - Nov 23/Dec 21 21 Get everything done order, Sagit- Get everything done in in order, Sagit- tarius, because skipping steps won’t tarius, because skipping steps won’t job done faster long run. get get the the job done faster in in the the long run. Rather, you’ll end backtracking. Rather, you’ll end up up backtracking. Answer Last Week’s Puzzle Answer to to Last Week’s Puzzle CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan CAPRICORN - - Dec 22/Jan 20 20 This entire week can devoted This entire week can be be devoted to to projects that your fancy, Capricorn. projects that fit fit your fancy, Capricorn. Whether they social, personal Whether they are are social, personal or or romantic, they will entirely your romantic, they will be be entirely of of your own doing. own doing. 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Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my neces- sities, tribulations, and suf- ferings, particularly-(Here make your request) and that I may praise God with you and all the elect forever. I promise, O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devo- tion to you. Amen. Thank you St. Jude. ks Prayer to St. Clare Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glori- ﬁed today & every day.” Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be promised. Thank you for answering my prayers. kr (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful ﬂower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- dor of heaven, Mother of the Son of God. Immacu- late Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you conﬁrm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecu- tive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. 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Membership in the Allendale Newcom- ers Club is annual and is open to Allen- dale residents. New members may join throughout the year; membership for those who join in May through August will be applied to the following year. Join the club to meet new friends, and to attend day- time and evening social events. E-mail MembershipANC@yahoo.com or log on to http://allendalenewcomersclub.blogspot. com/ for membership information. ‘Teen Turn Around’ offered The Creative Living Counseling Center in Allendale is offering two eight-session courses for teens and their parents. “Teen Turn Around” is designed to help students in grades nine through 12 work up to their academic and personal potential. “Effective Teen Parenting” empowers parents of teens to explore a new approach to parenting and to the parent-teen relationship. Both courses will be offered March 2 from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. at the Creative Living Counseling Center, 37 East Allen- dale Avenue, Allendale. The fee for each course is $250 for eight 90-minute sessions plus materials. Each parent who enrolls with his or her teen for both courses will receive a 10 percent dis- count. Ask about additional discounts for parents with multiple teens. Call Stephanie Licata at (914) 715-1668 to enroll and for more information. Creative Living Counseling Center is a private, non-profit, interfaith counseling center established in 1967. CLCC is dedi- cated to healing and enriching individual, family, and community life in Northern New Jersey through quality psychotherapy, spiritually sensitive pastoral counseling, and community outreach education pro- grams. ‘Urinetown’ comes to Highlands Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale will present “Urinet- own: The Musical” Feb. 25 through 28. Performances from Thursday through Saturday will be at 7 p.m. Afternoon mati- nees will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $15 for reserved seat- ing, $10 general admission (non-reserved). Senior citizens’ general admission tickets are free. Tickets may be ordered in advance by visiting www.northernhighlands.org. This show is for those who enjoy musical theater and have an offbeat sense of humor. It is suitable for all ages. Archer open for Ash Wednesday The sanctuary at the Archer United Methodist Church, 37 East Allendale, Allendale, will be open on Ash Wednes- day, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. for individual medita- tion and contemplation. Printed meditation guides will be available. After a private meditation, attendees may approach the altar where Rev. Harwood will conduct the imposition of ashes. For further infor- mation, call (201) 327-0020 or visit www. archerchurch.org. Candidates to address Allendale Republican Club The Allendale Republican Club will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at the Allendale Munici- pal Building, 500 West Crescent Avenue. Candidates for freeholder and sheriff will address the group. All are welcome. For more information, contact Todd Fliegel at (201) 788-8506. Wilson offers program on annuals The Ho-Ho-Kus Garden Club will join the Allendale Garden Club for a presenta- tion on “Annuals: Flowers for a Season” by Pamela Wilson, senior horticultural program specialist for Morris County. The meeting will take place Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Brighton Gardens, 5 Boroline Road, Saddle River. All members and prospective members are invited. For more informa- tion, call Debbie at (201) 445-9440. Gallagher to perform Children’s entertainer Kurt Gallagher is scheduled to perform on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. Children ages two through seven are invited to sing along as Galla- gher performs his zany musical repertoire. The event, which is being presented by the Allendale Woman’s Club, is free for Allen- dale residents. The program will be held at the Allendale Borough Hall upstairs meet- ing room. Space is limited to the first 50 Pool fees (continued from page 7) to make it up. If we go down, maybe we’ll get them back,” said Farricker. Former Mayor Frank McKenna said the council might consider going back to a pre- vious policy of establishing a formula on which to base the fees pegged to the operat- ing costs. “Arrive at the operating costs and then decide on the percentage of those costs the users will pay, not the general taxpayers. We used 50 percent. Establish a philosophy. III • Page 21 If you have a standard, it’s easier to arrive at the fee,” McKenna said. Battisti’s analysis also includes 2009 operating expenses for the municipal pool. Of the total of $74,592 in expenses, the bor- ough spent $59,335 for salaries and wages, $10,177 for chemicals, $200 for professional services, $1,200 for materials and supplies, $200 for office supplies, $400 for a Water Carnival, and $3,080 for special repairs. This year, the borough anticipates a $30,100 capital expense for a fence at the pool. Children helping children The students of Young World Day School opened their hearts and piggy banks for the children of Haiti by raising $943 for Project Hope, a charity dedicated to alleviating the effects of extreme poverty on the children of southern Haiti. Students responded to Project Hope’s emergency appeal for support of an orphanage in desperate trouble after the earthquake. Young World Day School serves Bergen and Rockland counties including many students from Mahwah, Ramsey and Allendale. children and pre-registration is required. Parents are required to stay with their chil- dren during the performance. For informa- tion and to register, contact Adrienne at (201) 966-1439. Sock Hop set Hillside and Brookside school families are invited to the Brookside Hillside Music Association’s Family Sock Hop on Friday, March 12. The event will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Brookside School. There will be music, contests and refreshments avail- able for purchase. The cost is $5 per person or $20 per family. All proceeds will help pay production costs for the spring musical, “Grease,” and will support the BHMAA. For more information, visit www.BHMAA. org. 30 minutes of your time can save a life. It’s About Life! Your can make a difference in someone’s life by spending just 30 minutes donating blood. Call us today. Community Blood Services 970 Linwood Avenue, West Paramus, NJ 07652 201-444-3900 Check our website: www.CommunityBloodServices.org Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • February 17, 2010 Home Improvement & Decorating Warm up your home with these natural touches (ARA) Today, more homeowners are improving and renovating their homes – updating the decor and functional ele- ments -- rather than taking on the challenge of selling and buying in the current market. Figuratively, bringing the outdoors in can have a warming effect on your home. Look to nature for inspiration on everything from color to materials to elements that reflect the landscape that surrounds your home. “Modern technology allows us to blur the lines between indoors and outdoors,” says Ray Johnston, an architect with John- ston Architects in the Pacific Northwest. “To enhance this blending, exterior materi- als can extend through windows to inside walls. This treatment welcomes the out- doors in and has the effect of expanding space. At the same time, the rich color and texture of a natural material, like a warm wood, adds great character and depth to an interior space.” Minor structural additions and interior treatments add appeal to a stagnant room. New, environmentally friendly clay treat- ments are available in a variety of colors, and add a rustic, subtle tactile quality. The rich color and attractive grain of western red cedar panel provide immediate interest without the added struggle of learning to create faux finishes with paint or mastering a trowel. If you want to add a unique touch of color, cedar takes stains exceptionally well. To preserve the natural color of the wood, sealing it will help it last for years. Adding smaller design touches is a great option for those who don’t feel comfortable tackling big projects. Many newer homes don’t have the classic character of houses from years gone by, but there are ways to incorporate it. “Homeowners are adding natural wood molding and trims as a low-cost way to add warmth and elegance to a simple room,” says Paul Mackie of the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association. Look for a stable wood that will not warp and twist over the years. Cedar is a great choice for ceiling, picture and floor moldings, and other trims, because of its uniform grain. Switching out older, hollow-core doors with new wood models will not only help to diminish noise, it will add a long-lasting extra bit of character to your home, no matter its age. Windows are a key design element in any home, too, and can be enhanced by adding new cedar frames, blinds, or shut- ters in styles ranging from embellished and traditional to minimalist and modern. The dynamic appeal of nature can be applied to floors as well. Add new inter- est to kitchens, foyers, bathrooms, and more with tiles made of natural materials like cork, bamboo, slate, wood (new or reclaimed), or travertine. The possibilities are almost endless. �� BAREFOOT �� & FLOORING �� The Villadom TIMES is giving you the opportunity to present your quality services and merchandise in its special Home Improvement & Decorating section. In The Villadom TIMES, you’ll get the exposure you need in 56,300 homes right in your market area. And, as always, your Villadom TIMES advertising message is conveniently delivered each week by US mail to every residence in the 12 Bergen County towns listed below. �� WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY �� Call The Villadom TIMES today to place your advertisement. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER �� ZONE 1 - Wyckoff, Midland Park, Franklin Lakes ZONE 2 - Ridgewood, Glen Rock ZONE 3 - Ho-Ho-Kus, Allendale, Waldwick, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River, ZONE 4 - Ramsey, Mahwah February 17, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • Page 23 & Decorating Home Improvement How to create a playful child’s room on a budget (ARA) Parents want the best for their children, but also need to be budget-conscious. Sometimes, what started as a fun redecorating project can quickly turn into an over- whelming task that everyone in the family dreads finishing. However, with some thoughtful pre-planning, redecorating children’s spaces doesn’t have to drain your bank account or your patience, notes Donna Schroeder, Dutch Boy color marketing and design manager. “There are a few basic decorating foundations that can have a huge impact on a child’s room, with color being at the forefront,” Schroeder said. “Aside from floors and window treatments, the largest area where color is used is on the walls. Luckily for parents, painting their child’s room is a fun, easy, and very inexpensive way to update a living space. It’s also a great way to involve your child in the decision process so they can help create a memorable space to call their own.” When choosing paint, a little forethought and some fundamental knowledge on color selection are all that’s needed. Don’t make the mistake of thinking there are “right or wrong colors.” Let creativity be your guide. Redecorating a fresh, new space for children goes beyond selecting paint colors and decorating themes. If you’re planning a significant revamping of a room, or are perhaps welcoming a new baby, look into double-duty fur- niture, such as changing tables that convert easily into a bureau, so once a baby is out of diapers, the table can still serve a purpose in the room. If your children are older, there is nothing wrong with refurbishing hand-me-down furniture to give their rooms a new look, and save some money. A little ingenuity, paint, and some old-fashioned elbow grease can turn a beat-up, dated armoire, bookshelf, or desk into a whimsical piece of expression in any room, not to mention handy storage for toys, clothing, books, and more. Speaking of storage, more is always better: over-plan rather than installing just enough for current belongings. Let’s face it: Children come with lots of stuff that seems to multiply nightly. The cabinet that can hold a few blankets and books today likely will end up stuffed with clothes, toys, and collectibles even a year or two down the road. There are plenty of cost-effective, colorful storage and closet units available. Remember to extend creativity to the finishing touches, such as window treatments and novelty throw rugs. Create fanciful designs on plain, inexpensive roman shades or room-darkening blinds by decorating them with patterns from fun stencils or stamps, using paints that coordi- nate with the wall and trim palette. From flowers or cars to trains or fairies, the possibilities for livening up plain window treatments are endless, and far from costly. Area rugs add another bit of special personalization to a child’s bedroom. A lively, patterned rug can add a lighthearted feel to any space. “With a little planning and a lot of imagination, it’s easy to create a playful space for kids that pops with color and some personalized magic, even on the tightest budget,” Schroeder said. “In fact, they might like it so much when you send them to their room they might not want to leave.” �� WINTER SALE Boilers Repaired or Replaced in One Day Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood & Area Rugs �� FEBRUARY 15 - 27 • Oil Tank Abatement • Chimney Liners • Water Heaters • Sewers & Drains • Cast Iron Gas Fired Boilers �� Senior Discounts • N.J. State Lic# 6980 NEW CLIENTS ONLY WINTER CLEANUPS SNOW PLOWING LAWN MAINTENANCE FULL SERVICE LANDSCAPING 15% OFF ANY JOB OR SERVICE W/COUPON • Exp 3/31/10• Not Combinable ASK ABOUT OUR PRE-PAYMENT SEASONAL DISCOUNT! CALL 201-891-0955 • WWW.CIRINOLANDSCAPING.COM Ski the HUNTER MOUNTAINS in the Catskills, and stay at our SKI RETREAT. 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