Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • April 6, 2011 Ho-Ho-Kus Jottings Seder Supper set Saint Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Ho-Ho-Kus will host its annual Seder Supper on Thursday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall. The dinner, prepared by Caterer Devin Kreller, will include dishes made by parishioners. On the menu will be roasted leg of lamb, bulgur wheat and vegetables, desserts, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests of all faiths are welcome. The suggested donation is $10 per adult and $5 per child. Parking is available at both the front and rear of the church at 70 Sheridan Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus. To reserve a spot, call (201) 444-5025. Seniors hear about Ben Franklin Paramus Catholic High School teacher Jack Sherry will present “Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin” at the April 26 meeting of the Ho-Ho-Kus Seniors. Sherry will be dressed in period costume and will discuss Franklin’s life as entrepreneur, publisher, scientist, statesman, diplomat, and philosopher. The group meets in the Education Center of the Hermitage, 335 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus. The seniors group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Education Center. A beverage and dessert are served at noon; programs begin at 1 p.m. Residents who are at least age 55 are welcome to attend. For trip information, contact Sue at (201) 444-7235. For program information, contact Joan at (201) 444-4896. Franklin Turnpike to be discussed The Hermitage History Lecture Series will present “Franklin Turnpike: Three Hundred Years of Local and Through Traffic” on Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hermitage, 335 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. The route of the present Franklin Turnpike from Old Paramus Church to the New York/New Jersey border was once part of the King’s Highway of 1703, and the Albany Post Road’s western route from New York City to Albany. At first a wilderness trail, the road became a critical route during the Revolutionary War and was used by General George Washington and Aaron Burr. The colorful era of U.S. turnpikes, stagecoaches carrying mail and passengers, and wayside inns ended with the railroad. In 1854, the road was opened for public use. Carol Greene will draw from her awardwinning book, “The Ramapough Chronicles: A 300-Year History of Mahwah, NJ and its Surrounds,” to discuss Franklin Turnpike. This program is open to the public. Admission is $5 and reservations are recommended. Visit thehermitage.org or call (201) 445-8311. Light refreshments will be served. Easter Food Drive underway Saint Bartholomew’s Church will conduct an Easter Food Drive to benefit the Ramapough Indians of Mahwah and other area families who need assistance. The church, located at 70 Sheridan Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus, is requesting donations of canned and dried foods, coffee, vegetables, fruits, hams, and similar dinner items. The food should be left in the front hallway of the church April 10 through 16 and marked “Palm Sunday Food Donation.” Saint Bartholomew’s Church is a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark. Its outreach programs include food drives, collections of household items for Saint Philip’s Ministries in Paterson, and support for the migrant workers and their families in Goshen, New York. Call (201) 444-5025. Club plans Dessert Card Party The Woman’s Club of Ho-Ho-Kus will host its annual Spring Dessert Card Party fundraiser on April 8. This event will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the Waldwick United Methodist Church at 25 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick. Homemade desserts, coffee and tea, and special prize baskets will be featured. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased by calling Barbara at (201) 444-9389. Members of the public are invited. For additional information, call (201) 6522236. The Woman’s Club of Ho-Ho-Kus is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs, organized in 1894. During WWII the NJSFWC established a committee on recreational work with the armed service forces civil defense members while serving on the New Jersey Council of National Defense. This work continues to the present day, and all member clubs of the NJSFWC are working toward helping those who are fighting cancer. The Woman’s Club of Ho-Ho-Kus is supporting Gilda’s Club in Hackensack Woman’s Club offers scholarships The Woman’s Club of Ho-Ho-Kus is currently accepting scholarship applications from graduating seniors who attended the Ho-Ho-Kus Elementary School. Awards will be made based on the following criteria: leadership, community service, school performance, and financial need. Applications will be accepted until May 1. For more information, call (973) 839-1470. West Bergen (continued from page 5) orphanages, and hospitals around the world - often in war torn places where love, laughter, and magic are desperately needed. Tom Verner and his wife, Janet Fredericks, of Magicians Without Borders, will perform their mime and magic for all to enjoy. Verner and Fredericks are the subject of a documentary showcasing the four original Peace Corps volunteers in honor of the Peace Corps’ 50th Anniversary. Please note that this Night of Talent and Magic auxiliary event will be taped by Alan Mondell for the Peace Corps documentary. In addition, West Bergen will be filming and photographing this event. Consent forms will need to be signed by all participants and attendees indicating that they are willing to be recorded and/or filmed during the course of the evening. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. The admission fee will be waived for those performing in the talent show. Tickets may be purchased on line at www.westbergen.org or by contacting Rachael Ostrowski at (201) 9341160, extension 7211. West Bergen is a non-profit organization providing a wide range of psychiatric and counseling services for all age groups with various levels of need. West Bergen is committed to meeting the psychological needs of each of its clients with sensitivity and responsive, innovative services of the highest quality. For further information on West Bergen and the services it provides, call (201) 444-3550. Boye Awards (continued from page 6) community that gives so much to him, his family, and his business. Parker is on the Wyckoff Y Board and is chair of the Community Outreach Committee, which partners with many local organizations. He is also on the Buddy Walk Committee and runs its Annual Golf Outing. He serves as the chair of Wyckoff Day, is a member of the Wyckoff-Midland Park Rotary, Wyckoff Chamber of Commerce, and the newly formed Wyckoff Community Green Team. Hoppe has been a resident of Wyckoff since 1984. In 1987, she was instrumental in the formation of a play group of four toddlers with autism which eventually became the Alpine Learning Group, a school dedicated to the needs of children with autism. In 2000, Hoppe, her husband Jim, and other parents founded the Quest Autism Foundation, a public charity dedicated to providing adult services to the autism community. The Quest Autism Program opened its doors in July 2005 at the Wyckoff Family Y. The program is continuously growing and serving more young adults in the workplace. Hoppe is currently the director of fundraising for Quest Autism Foundation and is a managing director of Quest Autism Programs. She appeared on NBC News and Nightline as an advocate for autism. She is proud to be the mother of Jaimie Hoppe and Christine Hoppe Centa and stepmother of Lynn Hoppe Porterfield and Dr. James Robert Hoppe. Woods is a well-known area artist. He grew up in Franklin Lakes and attended Parsons School of Design and New York University. He spent three years in illustration study under Milton Charles and worked as a book cover illustrator and animation assistant for Amblin Entertainment and Dreamworks in Los Angeles. Over the years, Woods has shared his passion for art with the members of the Wyckoff YMCA. He created a beautiful mural in the lobby area and has volunteered his expertise to many art-related events at the Wyckoff YMCA. He lives on a small farm in the Catskills with his partner. The Flakers have been members of the Wyckoff Family YMCA for over 10 years and have earned this first-ever recognition as inspirational Y members. Carol was a teacher for 19 years in the Allendale school system and Gary’s career spanned banking and employee benefits. The two have always been actively involved at the Y, including Gary’s role as a volunteer human resources consultant for the organization. Over the years, they have enjoyed many interests including camping, skiing, golfing, boating, traveling, and community service. Since they retired, the Y has been a constant source of activity for the couple, offering exercise classes, theater trips, aquacise, therapy, and many other endeavors. The two are a valuable asset to the Wyckoff YMCA through their involvement, enthusiasm, and desire for the organization’s continued success. Tickets for the Friends of the Y Dinner are available at $70 per person. Call (201) 891-2081. 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