October 31, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 21 Ho-Ho-Kus Jottings Vietnam War program announced Stanley Kober, Vietnam veteran and commander of Washington Elm VFW Post 192 (Ridgewood/Ho-Ho-Kus), will present “You Just Had to Be There: Vietnam, Febru- ary 1968 to February 1969” on Saturday, Nov. 17. Kober’s program will feature recollections, facts, and photos. The event will be held at 2 p.m. in the auditorium of the Ridgewood Public Library located at 125 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. This program is one of many events planned around the country to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. Torino to address Woman’s Club Bergen Audubon Society President Don Torino will address the Ho-Ho-Kus Woman’s Club on Monday, Nov. 5. The group will meet at noon in Saint Bartholomew’s Church Hall at 70 Sheridan Avenue, Ho-Ho-Kus. Torino will speak at 1:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. Halloween curfew reminder The Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department will again be enforcing the “Goosey Night” and Halloween curfews on Oct. 30 and Oct. 31. The curfew runs from 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 until 6 a.m. on Oct. 31, and from 8 p.m. on Oct. 31 until 6 a.m. on Nov. 1. During those hours, individuals under the age of 18 may not be on any public street or in any public place unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Exceptions include any minor who is engaged in, or traveling to or from, a business or occupation the state laws authorize a juvenile to perform. During the curfew, minors will be permitted to run errands involving medical emergencies, participate in extracurricular school activities, or other cultural, educational, or social events sponsored by a religious or community-based organization. Police remind the community that the curfew was instituted to increase public safety and to curtail property damage during the celebration of Halloween. Foundation holds Fall Wine Tasting The Ho-Ho-Kus Education Foundation will host a “Fall Harvest Wine Tasting” on Friday, Nov. 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Bacari Grill in Washington Township. This casual event will feature international wines provided by Carlo Russo’s Wine and Spirit World and hors d’oeuvres. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Ho-HoKus Public School. The cost is $80 per person. For tickets, contact Nan Norbitz Kelly at cnkelly@aol.com, or Sue Reynolds at reynolds78@optonline.net. Leaf collection schedule (continued from page 10) North Maple Avenue. The district also includes Garden Court, Gilbert Road, Glendon Road, Hollis Drive, Hollywood Avenue west of Sheridan, Hollywood Place, North Maple Avenue, North Franklin Turnpike, Ross Place, Sargent Road, Sheridan Avenue, Stone Ridge Lane, Sutton Drive, Warren Avenue west of Sheridan, and Wyncote Road. District Two includes the sections of Ackerman Avenue and Ardmore Road, and Blauvelt Avenue that are east of Sheridan Avenue, Barnett Place, Braeburn Road, East Franklin Turnpike, Edgewood Drive, Elmwood Avenue, Enos Place, Fairlawn Street, and the portion of First Street that is east of North Maple Avenue. This district also includes the area Hollywood Avenue between Sheridan and Route 17, Lakewood Avenue, Lloyd Road, Orvil Court, Pinecrest Road, Sherwood Road, Sycamore Avenue, and the section of Warren Avenue located east of Sheridan. District Three includes Addison Place, Arbor Drive, Beechwood Road, Bernard Place, Bogert Road, Brandywine Road, Brookview Court, Brownstone Way, Chestnut Place, Cleverdon Road, Dogwood Lane, Gordon Road, Hollywood Avenue (east of Route 17), Linden Road, Marion Court, Normandy Court, Pitcairn Avenue, Prescott Road, Race Track Road, Riverview Lane, Sleepy Hollow Drive, Spruce Place, Valley Forge Way, Van Dyke Drive, Valley Stream Lane, Washington Avenue, Wayne Court, and West Saddle River Road. Roads in District Four include Academy Road, Arrow Lane, Birch Lane, Boiling Springs Road, Bridle Way, Clearwater Drive, Conifer Lane, Copper Beech Lane, Deerhill Drive, Eastgate Road, East Saddle River Road, Fox Run, Jacquelin Avenue, Jacob Road, Mill Road, North Saddle Brook Drive, Paddock Road, Powderhorn Road, Saddle Brook Drive, Saddle Ridge Road, Stratford Lane, Timberline Road, Wearimus Road, Westbrook Road, Whispering Pines Road, and Wickham Way. Residents are asked to rake leaves into the street against the curb within seven days prior to the dates noted for their district; however, leaves must not be placed within 10 feet of storm drain inlets. Only leaves and grass clippings will be collected. Garbage, branches, sticks, shrubs, and other debris cannot be picked up by the vacuum truck. Residents should call the DPW at (201) 445-8161 for additional information. environment,” Dr. Kurpis said. Kurpis has served on the Landmarks Commission, both as a member and as chairman. He said he would continue to support efforts to develop the historic downtown district and the new Saddle River Museum. The candidate said that intelligent land use and construction should be consistent with the character of the town, yet not overly restrictive on the rights of the homeowners. Kurpis is an active member of the planning board, and said he has and will continue to support the mayor and council’s efforts to modernize infrastructure to ensure safety, while maintaining the inherent beauty of the town. Kurpis and his wife have three children. Walenczyk is currently serving as council president. The candidate and his wife, Elizabeth, have resided in Saddle River for seven years. With the exception of three years in Bethesda, Maryland, the Walenczyks have been life-long residents of Bergen County. The candidate was elected to a three-year term on the council in 2009. In addition to his service to the council, Walenczyk has been a member of the planning board and the zoning board of adjustment. Now retired, he had a 36-year business career that included service as a CFO and treasurer for various corporations. He holds an MBA in finance from Fairleigh Dickinson, and a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance from Saint John’s University. In the community, he is active with various clubs, including the Allendale/Saddle River Rotary Club and with the Knights of Columbus Council based at Saint Gabriel’s Church. Elections (continued from page 4) Ho-Kus Contemporary Club. Her community involvement has also included service as a Girl Scout leader and membership in the Valley Hospital Auxiliary. In July of 2011, Weiss was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Kevin Crossley, who moved to New York last summer. In November of 2011, Weiss was due to run for the remainder of Crossley’s term, but a clerical error kept her name off the ballot. The council opted to reappoint Weiss to the seat. Saddle River Saddle River’s voters will be asked to endorse GOP incumbent Bruce Walenczyk and Doctor Albert Kurpis. Kurpis, who describes himself as a fiscally conservative businessman, has been a practicing dentist in Ridgewood, New Jersey and Manhattan for 38 years. As a small business owner, he said he understands the importance of minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency. He has resided in Saddle River since 1990, and takes great pride in the town, local government, and the education of the local children. “As a councilman for this town, I would work to ensure that our schools and children receive the support they need to receive the best education in the healthiest and safest