October 17, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 25 Waldwick Watch True crime authors to present ‘The Charmer’ Charles Buckley and Richard Muti, authors of “The Charmer: The True Story of Robert Reldan -- Rapist, Murderer, and Millionaire -- and the Women Who Fell Victim to his Allure,” will present his story at the Waldwick Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. Reldan, a handsome, personable charmer of the Ted Bundy mold, had an engaging, friendly smile that promised a charming personality and inspired trust. Over the next 20 years, that smile caused a dozen or more unsuspecting women to drop their guard and place themselves under the power of one of New Jersey’s most ruthless criminals. Deputy Attorney General Buckley spent 25 years as one of New Jersey’s top trial prosecutors, acting as a modern-day legal Paladin and crisscrossing New Jersey to try the most difficult cases. Buckley was the prosecutor who finally convicted Reldan after two previous murder trials had ended in failure. Muti spent 19 years as a successful trial prosecutor and taught writing, American government and politics, criminal justice, and history at three New Jersey universities. “The Charmer” is Muti’s third book. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Harvard Business School, and Rutgers Law School, and a former Navy pilot. In his hometown of Ramsey, he is a member of the school board and a former mayor. The program is free and open to the public; however, space is limited and advance registration is recommended. A book signing will follow the program. For information, call (201) 652-5104. Church announces November events The Waldwick United Methodist Church, located at 25 Franklin Turnpike, will host its 49th Annual Country Fair on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s fair will feature gourmet delights, jewelry, gift baskets, handmade crafts, collectibles, baked goods, and more. The Barnwood Country Inn will serve homemade soups, chili, hot dogs, burgers, grilled cheese, and chicken salad sandwiches from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors are needed. For information, call (201) 4476425. On Nov. 17, the church will present the Sixth Annual Family Concert, which will include various singers and dancers. Dessert will be served at 6:30 p.m., and the concert will follow at 7 p.m. A free-will offering will be accepted. Historian offers ‘ride’ on 100-Year-Old Trolley Regional historian Phil Jaeger will present a slide lecture, “Along the North Jersey Rapid Transit,” at the Waldwick Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Step back a century in time, when Bergen County was relatively undeveloped, to take a “ride” on this trolley, which served East Paterson, Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, Ridgewood, Ho-Ho-Kus, Waldwick, Allendale, Ramsey, Mahwah, and Suffern (New York) from 1910-28. Then view the trolley route as it appears today. Jaeger, a retired mathematics teacher, is the author of two books: “Montclair: A Postcard Guide to its Past” and “Cedar Grove.” He is a trustee of the Cedar Grove Historical Society and a former trustee of the Passaic County Historical Society. The program is free and open to the public; however, space is limited and advance registration is recommended. The library is located at 19 East Prospect Street in Waldwick. For more information call (201) 652-5104. Family Flu Vaccine available Family members ages three years and up may be vaccinated against the flu at the first “Family Flu Vaccination Program” sponsored by Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission. This program will be held Oct. 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the ambulance corps building on 20 Whites Lane in Waldwick. A parent or guardian must be present for their child to receive a flu shot. Pre-registration for children is suggested. Thimerosal, a mercury derivative used as a vaccine preservative, is not contained in the flu vaccine that will be given to children. The cost of the vaccine for both children and adults is $25. NWBRHC does not accept insurance; however, a receipt for health insurance company reimbursement will be provided. Pregnant women must bring a note from their obstetrician. Those with Medicare Part B must present their card; Medicare will be billed directly. Anyone with a Medicare HMO, also known as Medicare Advantage, may choose to go to their primary care provider for the vaccine, or pay $25 for the vaccine at the upcoming program in Waldwick. No resident restrictions apply to this program. Office appointments are available throughout flu season at Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission in Waldwick. To preregister for the Family Flu Vaccination Program, or to schedule an appointment for a flu shot, call (201) 445-7217, extension 203. After-hours voter registration set The Waldwick Borough Clerk’s office will be open until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, which is the deadline for residents who wish to register to vote in the November general and school elections. Voter registration address changes and name changes may also be processed that evening. The clerk’s office, located at 63 Franklin Turnpike, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. LAN Associates Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Surveying, Inc. in Midland Park recently announced that Matthew Fink of Waldwick (pictured) has joined the firm as a staff architect. Fink will be an integral part of LAN Associate’s architecture department. Fink, a recent graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, earned his bachelor of architecture degree from a five-year NAAB accredited program. Prior to joining LAN Associates full-time, Fink interned for the firm for the past three summers. “We are excited to have Matt join our team,” said Kim Vierheilig, director of architecture. “He is a hardworker and his graphics and computer rendering skills will be an added value to our projects and clients.” For more information about LAN, call (201) 4476400 or visit www.lan-nj.com. Reflective patches promote safety Waldwick CERT is now selling Flashbrite reflective patches that may be affixed to Halloween costumes, jackets, backpacks, luggage, briefcases, bicycles, helmets, and other items. Patches are $3 for a pack of two, and are available in decorative shapes, including lightning bolts, pumpkins, and hearts. To purchase the patches, contact Jean Paras at (201) 481-3333, or Jennifer Sheffield at (201) 638-1260. CERT is part of the nationwide Citizen Corps initiative. Members work to make local communities safer, stronger, and better prepared for any emergency or event. Citizens interested in volunteering for year-round efforts are invited to contact Paras or Sheffield. Republicans host benefit dinner The Waldwick Republican Campaign will host its annual fundraiser buffet to help re-elect Councilmen Chuck Farricker and Greg Bjork, and elect Anthony Celeste Jr. to the Waldwick Council. The event will be held on Friday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Waldwick Knights of Columbus Hall located at Prospect and Smith streets in Waldwick. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased by mailing a check payable to: The Waldwick Republican Campaign, c/o of Thomas Giordano, 30 Durante Road, Waldwick, NJ 07463. For details, call Tom Giordano at (201) 783-5776. Fink on board at LAN Associates