October 27, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 19 Saddle River Valley Notes Bakers asked to donate to sale The Friends of the Upper Saddle River Library will hold the Election Day Book and Bake Sale on Tuesday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lower level of the library at 245 Lake Street. Bakers are invited to donate to the sale. Baked donations may be dropped off at the library on Monday, Nov. 1, or the morning of Nov. 2. The sale will include an extensive selection of fiction, non-fiction, books on tape, CDs and DVDs. For further information, visit www.uppersaddleriverlibrary.org. Kitchen remodeling information available Nancy Stern, a certified culinary professional, will share her kitchen remodeling tips at the Upper Saddle River Library on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The program, which will begin at 7:30 p.m., will include information about budget, design, appliances, countertops, cabinets, and more. The library is located at 245 Lake Street. Independent film series to begin On Nov. 12, the Upper Saddle River Library will launch a new independent film series. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. with “Alamar” directed by Pedro Gonzalez-Rubio. Each month, the library will feature a newly-released independent film. A discussion and refreshments will follow. The library is located at 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. For further information, visit www.uppersaddleriverlibrary. org. Boy Scouts hold Spaghetti Dinner Boy Scout Troop 133 in Upper Saddle River will hold its Election Day Spaghetti Dinner on Nov. 2 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Old Stone Church Educational Building, 500 East Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The dinner includes salad, Italian bread, spaghetti, dessert, and beverage. Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased at the door. Take out orders are available. Proceeds from the event will go toward funding the events, trips, and equipment for the troop. Junior Woman’s Club hosts Open House The Saddle River Valley Junior Woman’s Club will hold an Open House Wine and Cheese Meeting on Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. Women from the Saddle River Valley are invited to spend an evening with the club, meet the members, and hear about the club’s community outreach, fundraising, and social events. For details, call Julie Belardinelli at (201) 962-7138. ‘A Week in December’ to be discussed at library The next meeting of the Novels at Night Book Club at the Upper Saddle River Library will be held Nov. 3. The book under discussion will be “A Week in December.” Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. The club meets regularly on the first Wednesday of the month at the library at 245 Lake Street. Vendors wanted The Saddle River Valley Junior Woman’s Club is looking for local merchants and vendors to take part in a “Holiday Boutique at Saddle River.” The shopping event will be held at the Bishop House in Saddle River on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 20 and 21. Proceeds from this event will benefit both the Bishop House and West Bergen Mental Healthcare. Contact Denise Mercier at (201) 825-1947 or Leslie Weiss at (201)236-9455 for an application and details. Scouts seek donations of outerwear Girl Scouts Victoria M. and Allison N. of Troops 1271 and 1375 are currently seeking new and clean, gently-used outerwear to be donated to the Boys and Girls Club in Paterson. The Cavallini Middle School students are working toward earning their Silver Awards. Outerwear being collected includes coats, ski jackets, scarves, hats, gloves, boots, and rain boots. Items may be dropped off at Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church at 318 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River before Dec. 4. To arrange for a pick up, call (201) 962-6325. Information sought for town directory Plans are underway for the 2011 edition of the Upper Saddle River Directory. A tradition for 53 years, this directory lists local residents, and is a handy resource with important borough numbers, information about the borough government and local organizations, and includes a professional directory, a dining guide, and a street map. Residents of Upper Saddle River who are not currently listed in the directory may send their name, address, phone number (if they would like it listed), and the name of the previous owner of their house (if they are new in town) to: USR Directory, c/o USR Library 245 Lake Street, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 or e-mail it to usrdirectory@yahoo.com. For information about advertising or professional listings, contact Barbara Hymans at (201) 825-8091 or e-mail usrdirectory@yahoo.com. Letters to the Editor (continued from page 17) Dear Editor: Waldwick is extremely fortunate to have both Don Sciolaro and Tom Giordano running for reelection to the Waldwick Council. Both Tom and Don bring their extensive private sector business experience to the council. Their experience has proven invaluable when budgeting and negotiating on behalf of the municipality. As the chairperson of public safety, Don works diligently with the police and fire departments ensuring that the safety of Waldwick citizens is not compromised or reduced. With Don as committee chair, these departments have met, and continue to meet, the needs of our residents. As chairman of the Environmental Service Committee, Tom has been vigilant in his support of Waldwick residents and their dealings with the Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority plant. In my dealings with Tom and Don, it is clear they wish to preserve the small town quality of life in Waldwick. Additionally, in these tough economic times, these are the people that need to be part of the mayor and council team, helping make the hard but effective business decisions for our town. Re-elect Don Sciolaro and Tom Giordano to the Waldwick Council. Frank Palladino, Councilman Dear Editor: I am writing to endorse Patrick Hunter and Frank Jaegge for the Waldwick Council. With an economy that is struggling to revive itself and property taxes rising every year, Endorses Sciolaro, Giordano Democrats will be ‘fresh voice’ Waldwick residents are trying their best to make do, and the current council seems to think that imposing new taxes is the way to go on solving its problems. In the prior election, I was led to believe many things by the candidates. Based on that, I put forth what I thought was the best vote. After the election was over, a current member of the council made a statement about the need to raise taxes on a consistent basis. When you run for office, those types of thoughts should be discussed prior to an election -- not afterward. Currently, the council is seeking to impose an additional tax on residents regarding the sump pump dilemma. They are also looking to barge into your home and invade your right to privacy. Patrick and Frank have many great ideas for Waldwick. They bring forth innovative ideas to solve problems, they are committed to the interest of the taxpayers, and they will stand up for the working families of Waldwick. Frank is a lifelong resident of Waldwick and understands the issues. Patrick has decided to make Waldwick his home and raise his family here. Both of these candidates are the best choices on Nov. 2. They will bring change to the current administration, and will be a fresh voice for Waldwick residents, and force open dialogue to solve the current problems that plague Waldwick and not just impose new and additional taxes on the working families. 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