September 26, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 15 Mahwah Minutes Blessing of the Animals set Holy Cross Lutheran Church, located at the corner of West Ramapo Ave and Route 202 North in Mahwah, will host its annual Blessings of the Animals at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7. Members of the community are welcome Residents invited to meet Sinclair to bring their pets for a special blessing by Mahwah mayoral candidate Ed Sinclair Reverend Dennis Rockett. For more inforwill host a series of “Meet Ed Nights” at mation, call (201) 529-2117. Continental Soldiers Park, which is located at 550 Ramapo Valley Road. Residents may Learn about the Reel Jersey Girl meet Sinclair on Sept. 27 and Oct. 11 and 25 Tom Meyers of the Fort Lee Film Com- from 7 to 9 p.m. Voters are invited to meet mission will present “1912 in Film: The Cen- the candidate and ask questions. For more tennial of Solax Studio and a Celebration of information, or to ask Sinclair a question, Our Reel Jersey Girl, Alice Guy Blanché,” visit www.sinclairformayor.com. on Monday, Oct. 1. The 7 p.m. program will held at the Mahwah Public Library, located PBA to host Golf Outing at 100 Ridge Road. Alice Guy-Blanché, a French pioneer The Mahwah PBA Local 143 will host a filmmaker who was the first female direc- Golf Outing at Apple Ridge Country Club tor in the motion picture industry, is con- on Tuesday, Oct. 9. The event will feature sidered one of the first directors of a fiction 18 holes of golf, a cart, lunch, a cocktail film. She created one of the first narrative reception, dinner, beverages, and prizes. films in 1896. The Solax Company, her The event will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch. motion picture studio, was founded in 1912 The shotgun start will be held at noon. -- the same year the Mahwah Public Library The PBA is seeking sponsors and prize opened. Solax was the largest pre-Holly- donations for this fundraiser. In addition to wood studio in America. the special contests, sponsorship opportu- Guy-Blanché died in Mahwah in 1968 and is buried in Maryrest Cemetery. From 1896 to 1920, she directed over 400 films, 22 of which are feature length movies. She remains the only woman every to have managed and owned her own studio. This program is free. No tickets are necessary; seats will be available on a “first come” basis. nities are available for carts, holes, lunch, dinner, and more. All proceeds from the outing will benefit the local PBA’s programs, which include scholarships, assistance to injured or disabled members and their families, and local charities. For more information, contact James Wysocki at (201) 417-0473, Tim Letavish at (201) 852-4702, Mahwah PBA Local at (201) 529-1000, or visit www.mahwhpba143.com. Volunteer firemen plan Motorcycle Run benefit Mahwah Volunteer Fire Department Ladder Company #2 will host its first Lieutenant Patrick Roe Scholarship Fund Benefit Poker Run on Sunday, Sept. 30. (Rain date: Oct. 7.) The motorcycle ride will start at Mahwah Bar & Grill at 2 Island Road in Mahwah, and continue on scenic back roads through New York and New Jersey. The ride will conclude at the Mason Jar Restaurant at 219 Route 202, Mahwah, with lunch, live music, awards, and a cash prize contest. The fee is $25 for riders and $15 for passengers. Family members are welcome to come for lunch for $15 per person. All proceeds will benefit the Lieutenant Patrick Roe Memorial Scholarship Fund. To register, or for more information, email mahwahfireco2@yahoo.com or visit www.mahwahladder2.com. Library hosts Movie Series The Mahwah Pubic Library, located at 100 Ridge Road in Mahwah, presents weekly movies on Thursdays afternoons at 1:30 p.m. These films are free. Popcorn and a drink are provided. No tickets are necessary. Seats will be available on a “first come” basis. The schedule includes an Oct. 4 screening of “Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011). This film features the story of several British retirees who travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Although the building is less luxurious than it appeared in advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways. This film stars Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, and Bill Nighy and is rated PG-13. On Oct.11, see “Moonrise Kingdom” (2012). A pair of young lovers flees their New England town, which causes a local search party to fan out to find them. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film stars Bruce Willis, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, and Frances McDormand. The movie is rated PG-13. “Prometheus” will be featured on Oct. 18. A team of explorers discovers a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race. Directed by Ridley Scott, this 2012 film stars Michael Fassbender and Charlize Theron. The movie is rated R. On Oct. 25, celebrate Halloween with the horror film “Cabin in the Woods.” Five friends go for a break at a remote cabin in the woods, where they get more than they bargained for. Together, they must discover the truth behind the cabin. Written by Joss Whedon, this 2001 film is rated R. Call the library at (201) 529-READ for details. Kids Night Out set Ambassador Girl Scout Troop 903 will host a Kids Night Out on Friday, Sept. 28. The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lenape Meadows Elementary School at 160 Ridge Road in Mahwah. Boys and girls ages three through 10 are welcome. Children must be out of diapers and pull-ups. The evening will feature movies, games, snacks, and activities. The program is run by high school-age girls who are Red Cross Babysitter and First Aid certified. Troop parents will be on hand to supervise. The cost is $12 per child. To register, or for details, contact Susan Steinberg at (201) 512-1239 or GStroop903@gmail.com. The Girl Scout Ambassadors are earning money for a trip planned for next summer. Solar panels The 2-million gallon decommissioned oil tank is outfitted with 250 Solar panels. (continued from page 11) Shotmeyer Bros, “and realizing that positive impact on the environment is not only a great feeling but important stewardship,” he added. “In our industry, embracing change and managing new technologies is critical. Many forms of alternative and renewable energy are now proven technology, ” Shotmeyer said. He noted that in addition to solar, which is a renewable form of energy, there are also cleaner and greener options in the heating oil and diesel fuel the company distributes. The ultra-low sulfur diesel distributed today is significantly cleaner, and bio-blend options make diesel fuel and heating oil greener,” he said. “Homeowners with heating oil systems – please stay tuned as ultra-low sulfur heating oil will soon be available here in New Jersey. This cleaner burning fuel will reduce both emissions and maintenance – a win for you and the environment,” Shotmeyer said. Another opportunity in motor fuel is Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). CNG has been an important source of motor fuel in Europe and South America for many years. Domestic vehicle manufacturers now have assembly lines tooled up, and the next step is to add compressors at fueling stations across the country, the company president said. CNG burns cleaner and is less expensive than traditional motor fuels which is better for the environment, the vehicle and the consumer’s pocketbook. Shotmeyer said his company is currently exploring opportunities for CNG fueling stations here in North Jersey, and already has plans to set up at the Hawthorne yard, where he already has a high pressure main, the first such facility in the area catering to commercial vehicle fleets. Shotmeyer acknowledged that while the lower fuel cost will clearly lead to a substantial savings over the life of the vehicles, the initial cost of a CNG vehicle is higher. He said he has teamed up with Greener by Design, an energy consulting firm which can help fleet owners through the process and perhaps even arrange for innovative ways to finance the transition. “My father would have been happy to see this move into a new form of energy from when he came to this country. Then it was the oil, where coal had been before, and now we are on the precipice of a new form of energy,” said CEO Charles P. Shotmeyer.