December 12, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 Franklin Lakes Scribe PBA collects toys for needy The Franklin Lakes PBA Local #150, in conjunction with PBA locals throughout Bergen County, is collecting new, unwrapped toys to benefit needy children. Toys may be dropped off at police headquarters, 490 DeKorte Drive, through Dec. 19. Collection boxes will also be located within local businesses. The collection will benefit children of military families, Sanzari’s Children’s Hospital, Tomorrow’s Children, victims of Hurricane Sandy, and the Wounded Warrior Project. Library trustees to meet The Franklin Lakes Library Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, Dec. 17. The group will gather at 5:30 p.m. in the Local History Room of the Franklin Lakes Public Library located at 470 DeKorte Drive. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. Autobiography workshop offered Registration is under way for two eightweek autobiography workshops with Janice Rubin. Sessions will be held on Thursdays at the VFW Hall at Franklin and Pulis avenues in Franklin Lakes. The morning class will meet from 10 a.m. to noon, and the afternoon session will meet from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuition is $120. New students will receive a 19-page syllabus. Class size is limited and early registration is recommended. To register, call (201) 337-6478 or visit www.autobiowrkshop.weebly.com. Temple presents special screening Temple Emanuel will present a screening of New York’s Folksbiene Yiddish Theater’s 2003 fundraising concert on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. First shown at Temple Emanuel earlier this year, and not available to the public, this film contains Yiddish and English performances by Alan King, Theodore Bikel, Claire Barry of the famed Barry Sisters, Yiddish performer Fyvush Finkel, and members of the Folksbiene Yiddish Theater. Temple Emanuel Media Archivist Charlie Sokol obtained permission from the Folksbiene organization to show this recording. The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Temple Emanuel, located at 558 High Mountain Road in Franklin Lakes. For more information, visit www.tenjfl.org or call (201) 560-0200. Gifts needed for Shelter Our Sisters Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Franklin Lakes is collecting holiday gifts for children, teens, and women, and guests of Shelter Our Sisters, a full-service agency for victims of domestic violence. New, unwrapped donations may be dropped off at the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office at 824 Franklin Avenue in Franklin Lakes every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Dec. 20. Items needed for children are art supplies, batteries, educational games, books, toy cars and trucks, stuffed animals, blankets, gift cards, science and craft kits, baby monitors, baby swings, baby bouncers/ jumpers, infant and toddler toys, dolls, nonviolent action figures, and sports equipment. Items requested for women and teens are electronic toys and games, books, DVDs and players, hairdryers, curling irons, audio players, gift cards for activities, jewelry and watches, perfume and cologne, bath products, purses, wallets, journals, skateboards, audio music gift cards, hats, gloves, scarves, take advantage of the more frequent opportunities to recycle and not just use this as a convenience,” Wyckoff Township Committeeman Rudy Boonstra said. “By having increased recycling, it will lower the amount spent in tipping fees on garbage and we’re hoping that it will be better for the environment at the same time.” Township Committeeman Brian Scanlan noted, “I believe it’s important for recycling to be picked up once a week. We need to make it easier for residents to do the right thing--and an increase in recycling will decrease the tonnage fees we pay for disposal of non-recylable trash.” He added, “I would like to especially thank Township Administrator Bob Shannon for the artful way he prepared our request for bids. By making all bidders compete on all levels of service, we were able to get the best prices.” Committeeman Kevin Rooney added, “I’m proud to support the garbage and recycling contract for 2013 as approved Tuesday. It is important to note that we are encouraged by the support from our residents in this latest green initiative to recycle more by going to once a week. “In addition, not continuing with grass pickup, which only approximately 15 percent of the residents utilize, will also achieve more savings for our residents.” Rooney noted that the savings is noteworthy since the township had significant expenses incurred from Hurricane Sandy is considering office of emergency management purchases in 2013. and socks. Gift items sought for shelter guests are twin-size sheets, blankets and pillows, clock radios, book bags, new socks and underwear, winter coats, journals, hats, gloves, scarves, pajamas, and umbrellas. For details, call (201) 891-7600. Holiday Tree Lighting set The annual Holiday Tree Lighting hosted by the Franklin Lakes Public Library and the Public Events Committee, will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. The event will be held on DeKorte Drive between borough hall and the library. Franklin Lakes Mayor and Council members will be on hand to assist, along with students from the Franklin Lakes Middle School Chorus, and a special visitor from the North Pole. Following the tree lighting, the festivities will continue at the library with more entertainment and refreshments. This event will be held rain or shine. Tots invited to holiday program The Franklin Lakes Public Library will offer a Tot-Time Holiday Special program on Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Children ages two-and-a-half to five are invited to enjoy winter-themed stories, songs, and a craft. Registration for Franklin Lakes residents is under way. Call (201) 891-2224 or visit 470 DeKorte Drive during regular hours. PAWS for Reading continues The Franklin Lakes Public Library’s PAWS for Reading program will continue throughout the winter. Beginning and accomplished readers in grades one through five may make friends with well-behaved therapy dogs while polishing their reading and public speaking skills. Children are welcome to read to one of these loving dogs for a 10-minute period on Mondays, Dec. 17 and Jan. 14 and 28 between 4 to 5 p.m. at the library located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Registration is required and is ongoing. To register, call (201) 891-2224, stop by the library during regular hours, or visit www. franklinlakeslibrary.org and check under “Calendar of Events.” Board of education to meet The Franklin Lakes Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 11 in the music room at Franklin Lakes Middle School located at 755 Franklin Avenue. The meeting will begin at 8 p.m. Winter Vacation Camp announced Chabad of Northwest Bergen County will hold a Winter Vacation Camp on Dec. 24, 25, and 26 in Franklin Lakes. The camp will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will include creative workshops, ceramics, indoor sports, trips, and a hot lunch. The camp has earned a reputation for giving children a memorable experience in a safe, fun, and enriching Jewish environment. To register, call Mimi at (201) 8480449 or visit www.chabadplace.org. Scouts host Christmas Tree Sale Franklin Lakes Boy Scout Troop 34 annual Christmas Tree Sale is under way. The sale is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Dec. 23. Nursery-grown trees will be sold at the Franklin Lakes United Methodist Church at 454 Pulis Avenue. Wreaths and roping for the holiday season will also be available for purchase. Contracts (continued from page 3) “The township committee made a strong policy decision by moving to once per week recycling pickup,” Mayor Christopher DePhillips said. “The continuing goal of our recycling policy is to keep recyclables out of the regular trash and reduce the volume and cost associated with trash collection and disposal. Additionally, we more than offset the increased recycling collection cost by eliminating the grass collection program. Residents will still be able to deposit grass clippings at our recycling center. Finally, the committee decided to maintain twice per week trash pickup in the months of July and August and in the process saved the taxpayers $94,000 in our new trash collection contract. This is a win-win for the taxpayers on both policy and financial grounds.” Wyckoff officials point out that only about 15 percent of households left their grass clippings at the curb in 2012. In 2013, the residents will have four choices: Ask a landscaper to take the grass clippings away, cut the grass with a mulching mower and leave the clippings, compost the clippings with other materials in home composters, or bring the grass clippings to the Wyckoff Recycling Center on West Main Street, where the clippings will still be accepted as necessary. “The key to this is that our residents