Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • June 22, 2011 Area Warriors receive heroes’ welcome after final game innings, but by the top of the seventh, the Warriors were down 8-1. At that point, Waldwick began to threaten in earnest. After two batters singled, Audubon called on Kevin Kraemer to take the mound. Waldwick’s Garret Backhaus singled off the left-hander to load the bases. Center fielder James Dertouzos followed with a two-run double. Waldwick also managed to produce runs on an error and another on a pickoff throw that missed the mark, but the Warriors couldn’t manage to get the tying run across the plate. The tournament game, unfortunately, The Waldwick Warriors receive their fans. The Waldwick Warriors baseball team may have lost the state title 8-6 to Audubon at the Group I Championship game at Toms River East High School, but borough residents received these sports heroes home in style, including a fire truck escort into town. The team, coached by Frank Clark, posted a 23-7 record this year, and earned a reputation as one of northern New Jersey’s best offensive teams. They were just one win away from the team’s first title, but never managed to catch up to their Green Wave counterparts. “They had a fabulous season. They represented our community well. The fans represented our town well. There was community spirit wherever they went,” commented Councilman Don Sciolaro during last week’s meeting of the mayor and council. “As the years go, the disappointment of not winning dissipates and you realize that what is important is what you did accomplish,” he added. Councilman Chuck Farricker, who attended the game, said that people came up to him impressed that given its small size, Waldwick had the most fans at the game. Chris Fehr, Audubon’s starting pitcher, offered Warriors batters a few opportunities. Waldwick managed to get their leadoff hitter on base in five of the seven Photographic journey now open at Hermitage was only a seven-inning affair (rather than the nine innings played by major league teams). Audubon sealed the victory by stopping Waldwick at six runs, and did not have to play the bottom of the seventh. Audubon scored four runs in the second inning, three runs in the third, and one in the sixth. The Green Wave finished with nine hits and four errors. Waldwick finished with six runs, including one in the fifth and five in the seventh, on 10 hits. The team made one error. Visitors to the Hermitage Museum view the ‘Images of Yesteryear’ exhibit. The Hermitage Museum, located at 335 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus, recently launched “Images of Yesteryear: A Photographic Journey,” which will run through Sunday, Oct. 2. The exhibit features the work of Master Photographer Jeffrey Steccato. The Midland Park resident is the 2010 National Award Recipient and owner of Haviland Photography in Ho-Ho-Kus. “Images of Yesteryear” features over three dozen original works by Steccato. These include contemporary photographs that appear more like hand-painted oils on canvas, including images of The Hermitage, ghost towns from the Old West, and American barns. Using modern digital technology, Steccato applies the techniques he acquired from many years of old fashioned dark room experience to enrich his photographic images with applied highlights and added depth and dimension to each scene. “Throughout my 30-year career as a professional photographer, I have strived to create images that have a perfect balance through light and composition, and evoke true emotion,” Steccato said. His long-time mentor, Theodore Z. Haviland, operated the photography studio in Ho-Ho-Kus for over 60 years. When Haviland retired in 1997, he sold his business to Steccato, who still operates in the original location at 22 Sheridan Avenue. A selection of artifacts from the Haviland Photography Studio, including an assortment of pre-digital cameras, studio set up equipment (scenic backdrops, lighting, posing stool, etc.), and an enlarger are part of the “Images of Yesteryear” exhibit. A special section of the exhibit showcases “Ho-Ho-Kus: Then and Now,” in which Steccato presents one dozen historical views from the community alongside photographs taken from the same vantage point today. Many of these photographs depict architectural features that are normally out of sight to most passersby. Steccato began studying photography in high school, while working with local newspapers to cover school sports. In 1982, he became the apprentice of Haviland. Steccato achieved success with State and National print competitions, including several distinguished “Courts of Honor,” “Judges Choice,” and “Kodak Gallery” awards. His work has appeared on magazine covers and calendars, and has been displayed in the Professional Photographers Association’s coveted “Loan Collection” several times. In 2000, Steccato achieved his master’s degree in photography, the highest honor bestowed by the Professional Photographers Association, which ranks him among the top three percent of photographers nationwide. In April 2010, Steccato received the Professional Photographers National Award for his contribution to photography. Admission to the exhibition Images of Yesteryear: A Photographic Journey is included with regular admission to the Hermitage Museum: $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $4 for children ages five through 12. Museum members and children age five and younger are admitted free of charge.