| 1 ZO N E FR MID W Y A LA CK N N O K D F LI N PA F LA R K K ES �� � � � � � � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� � � � � �� � �� ISSN 2161-8208 ISSN 2161-8194 www.villadom.com Copyright 2013 �� � � � � � � �� �� � � � � � � � � ��� ��� �� � � � � �� �� � � � � �� � � � � ��� � �� � � � � � � � � �� � � � � � � � � �� � � � �� � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � �� �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Vol. 26 No. 29 SERVING THE HUB OF NORTH-WEST BERGEN August 7, 2013 40¢ ☺ What’s News- Midland Park Assistance requested Department of Environmental Protection called in to address gas leak in borough. Wyckoff Scam revealed 3 Township police investigate gift card scam after woman falls victim to scheme. Franklin Lakes Under review 4 Franklin Lakes Planning Board mulling study of Franklin Avenue business district. Midland Park Progress report Arbitration ends, but borough and police offi- cials have yet to sign contract. Starry night 7 The community turned out in force to enjoy the Franklin Lakes Public Events Committee’s ‘Movie under the Stars’ event. (See additional photos on page 8.) “The ������������������������������ Best Deal In Town” your residential 64 on Franklin Avenue Tpke. 190 ������������������ Waldwick, Ridgewood, loan. mortgage NJ NJ ����������������� For information contact: ������������ • • CUSTOM DRAPERIES CUSTOM DRAPERIES • • UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERY • • SHUTTERS SHUTTERS 201-444-7100 ��������������� www.asbnowmortgage.com Offices in Bergen, Morris & NML#737325 Passaic Counties 20 20 E. E. Main St., Ramsey NJ Main St., Ramsey NJ 201-327-4900 201-327-4900 3-6-13 Karen/Janine 12-1-10 Karen/Janine AtlanicStewardshipFrPg Is Your Insurance AtlanicStewardshipFrPg Premium Increasing? 500 Rte. 17 South Call Allen & Allen Ridgewood, NJ Representing over 10 companies 201 652 2300 201.891.8790 TIRE SALE Ask for Scott! www.Insurance4NewJersey.com Fairway Estate Landscaping of Hawthorne • Wood Floor Refinishing • Area Rugs/Remnants • In Home & Area Rug Cleaning 1030 Goffle Rd. @ Rt. 208 973.427.7900 www.buyabbey.com Beautiful Green Lawns “Reducing pesticides, one lawn at a time.” You Can Help! Call Us Today 201-447-3910 Midland Park What’s Inside Classified.......37 Restaurant.....35 Opinion.........10 Crossword.....36 Obituaries......32 Entertainment..34 STONE MILL GARDENS BULK MULCH SALES Deliveries & Installation Complete Landscape Services 201-447-2353 2-20-13 Janine FairwayEstateFrPg(2-20-13) AbbeyCarpetFrPg(7-17-13) Rev1 5-8-13 Janine Franks Barber Shop Janine StoneMillFrPg(5-8-13) Ramsey Train Station Free Estimates 3 Station Plaza Fully Insured Ramsey, NJ 201-444-0315 201-529-2063 P.O. Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432-0096 Total Window & Wall Fashions 5 |
| Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • August 7, 2013 Villadom Happenings High school freshmen invited to Boot Camp Join Reza Farahani of Grade Power in Allendale, head of guidance at Northern Highlands Regional High School Kelly Peterfriend, and Dr. Joseph Labriola of Ramsey on Aug. 20 as they present Freshman Boot Camp. This pro- gram on surviving freshman year in high school will be held at 6:45 p.m. at the Lee Memorial Library located at 500 West Crescent Avenue in Allendale. Students will learn how to minimize the stress of begin- ning high school, gain information about coping in this new environment, and pick up tips on study skills. The program is open to all area students. Refreshments will be served. To register, call the library at (201) 327-4338. Hopper-Goetschius House Museum hosts Summer Sundays The Hopper-Goetschius House Museum will hold sev- eral special events during its summer openings on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be museum tours, a demonstra- tion by a blacksmith every Sunday, and other varied activi- ties. On Aug. 11, children are invited to participate in Vic- torian games and crafts. Visitors will have an opportunity to see how children entertained themselves over 100 years ago. Participants will be able to spin a hoop or play jacks, make a sachet or a calling card, and try walking on stilts. On Aug. 18, visit the schoolroom for storytime as the school master reads a tale of old. The blacksmith will also be available for a chat in her shop. Danielle Tantillo will discuss the Lenape Indians and present her new display in the Ramsey-Sayre house on Aug. 25. The Hopper-Goetschius House Museum is located at 363 East Saddle River Road on the corner of Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. For more information, visit www. usrhistoricalsociety.org. RBARI to celebrate anniversary The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. will celebrate its 35 th Anniversary on Sept. 21. A full day of festivities will be held at 2 Shelter Drive in Oakland in honor of RBARI’s long history of saving lives and finding forever homes for thousands of companion animals. The celebration will fea- ture training demonstrations, exhibits, shelter tours, food, music, and more. Admission is free, and dogs on a leash are welcome. (Rain date: Sept. 22.) RBARI will host a sale at the Copper Tree Mall, 350 Ramapo Valley Road (Route 202) in Oakland, on Friday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sale will offer a wide range of beauti- ful gifts and household items, some of which are animal related. All proceeds from the sale will directly benefit the animals at RBARI. For details about these events, visit www.rbari.org. Chamber hosts annual Golf Outing The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its 22 nd Annual Golf & Tennis Outing and Dinner fund- raiser at the Tuxedo Club in Tuxedo, New York starting at 9 a.m. on Sept. 9. Individuals and business professionals are welcome to attend the day’s events by playing golf or tennis, or sign- ing up for a golf or tennis clinic. Breakfast, lunch, cocktail hour, and dinner are included in this full-day program. All attendees will have the opportunity to win gift baskets and other prizes. Individuals may register for the cocktail party and dinner only, participate as a golf sponsor, donate prizes, or advertise and be recognized in this year’s golf journal. This event offers a range of six sponsorship packages ensuring affordable options for businesses both large and small. During this event, Laura Lassman will be honored as the Mahwah Chamber Humanitarian of the Year for 2013. Lassman is president and founder of Play for P.I.N.K ® , which stands for prevention, immediate diagnosis, new technology, and knowledge. A minimum of 25 percent of the MRCC’s net proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit this not-for-profit organization, which donates 100 percent of funds raised to The Breast Cancer Research Founda- tion ® , their sole beneficiary since 1996. The USGA lists The Tuxedo Club as one of the first 100 Juniors assist seniors Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff has numerous volunteers who donate their time to help patients on a daily basis, such as junior volunteer Dan Youssef, who is pictured here with Heritage Manor Nursing Home resident Henrietta VanBeuzekom. This summer, CHCC has more than 40 registered junior volunteers ages 13 to 17. This junior-volunteer program has been around for more than 20 years. CHCC Volunteer Coordinator Dot Faasse commented that the junior volunteer allows teens to provide community service for which they can receive school credit or recognition at their houses of worship. Youssef, Allie Steiginga, Ryan Lane,, and Cheyeen Quijano all help Heritage Manor residents with art projects. These volunteers each helped residents make a colorful tulip vase out of clay. clubs in the U.S. Founded in 1885, the club is a champion- ship course with demanding par four holes from the back tees, short par five, and challenging par three holes. Golfers will have the opportunity to win a car on all four par threes. Hole-in-one sponsors include: Liberty Hyundai, Cadillac of Mahwah, Ramsey Auto Group - Nissan, and Prestige Lexus. For more information about golf, tennis, sponsorships, pricing, how to contribute prizes, and how to advertise in the MRCC golf journal, visit www.mahwah.com/golf. Infant & Child Safety program offered The Valley Hospital Center for Family Education will present “Baby ER/Infant and Child Safety” on Aug. 28 in the Dorothy B. Kraft Center at 15 Essex Road in Paramus. The program will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. During the first hour, a pediatrician will discuss infor- mation on emergency care, including first aid, sickness, allergies, and more. The second portion of the program will cover potential hazards to infants and children, car seat safety, poison prevention, childproofing a home, and fur- niture/toy safety. This one-session class does not include CPR. Registration is required. Child care providers are wel- come. The fee is $50 per couple. To register online, visit www.ValleyHealth.com/FamilyEducation. For more infor- mation, call (201) 291-6151. Bergen Youth Orchestras hold auditions The Bergen Youth Orchestras, one of the leading youth orchestra programs in the greater New York area, will hold auditions in August and September as it prepares for its 2013-14 season. The BYO wants to add a variety of young musicians – from brass to string players -- for its three performance groups: Concert Strings, Philharmonia, and the Advanced Symphony. The brass section will be featured during the BYO concerts this season, which is the organization’s 45 th . The symphony’s first concert will include pieces by Ravel, Shostakovich, and Haydn. (continued on page 38) |
| August 7, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Midland Park NJDEP handling gasoline leak at Godwin/Erie station New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) work crews were in Midland Park last week to stop gasoline leaks from the Delta gasoline station at the corner of Erie and Godwin avenues and to repair breaks in the storm sewer system discovered because of the gasoline fumes. The station was closed on June 28. The site suffered a similar problem in March, 2011 and was ultimately reopened once it was given a clean bill of health. Borough construction official Mark Berninger said he found the presence of gasoline in the storm drain system in June when he investigated a complaint of gasoline smell from a South Rea Avenue resident. He called the Bergen County HazMat unit, which confirmed the high content of gasoline in the gas station’s monitoring wells and called in the NJDEP. Peter Cagno, who is managing the site for the NJDEP, said that emergency crews found gasoline in the gas station monitoring wells, in the storm drain and in the outfall of the Goffle Brook behind the Midland Park Shopping Center. One of the wells alone had an accumu- lation of seven feet of gasoline, he said. “That’s a significant amount of product,” he said. Pumping had reduced that amount to 1 in. by last Tuesday, he said, but was up to 5 in. by Thursday. In all, 1,100 gallons of gasoline had been recovered through last week. An automated system is being installed this week to continue the steady pumping and soil vapor extraction processes until a long-term solution can be designed and implemented, he said. There are 12 monitoring wells at the station. Concurrently, an NJDEP contractor worked at the Sears parking lot to repair the storm drain pipes. Two breaks were found in those lines through videotaping, accounting for the gasoline odor in the area. “We’ve abated the emergency and stopped the gas- oline and gas vapors from entering the storm drain system,” Cagno said. Cagno said further testing will be done at the gas station to determine the exact method of remediation necessary. Once a system is in place, the operation and maintenance will be handled by a different NJDEP unit. NJDEP has full jurisdiction of the situation. Ber- ninger said the borough has no direct involvement, since the problem is on private property. Friends of the Library plan meeting The Friends of the Library will meet from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. on Aug. 27. The group will gather in the community room at the Midland Park Memorial Library, which is located at 250 Godwin Avenue. All are welcome. This volunteer group’s purpose is to provide equipment and programs that may not be covered by the library’s budget. Wireless Internet access, informational program- ming for children and adults, and seminars are some of the Friends’ past contributions to the community. For more information, contact Jennifer Triolo at (201) 444-6835 or jmtriolo11@gmail.com or Library Director Sue Lazzari, at (201) 444-2390. |
| Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • August 7, 2013 Wyckoff Group issues EAB warning The Wyckoff Shade Tree Commission is warning area residents that the emerald ash borer, an insect responsible for the deaths of large numbers of ash trees, has been identified in two Connecticut counties and that a quarantine of ash wood products, saplings, and firewood has been declared to protect Wyckoff. The emerald ash borer has also been identified in Dutchess County, New York and in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Firewood and other hardwoods and ash tree seedlings should not be brought into New Jersey by residents or nursery owners. Originally a species native to China and Siberia, the emerald ash borer is about a third of an inch long as an adult, with a bright green body and black eyes. The larval phase of the ash borer is a deadly enemy of ash trees because the larva bore into the bark, inter- fering with the flow of nutrients between the crown and the roots, eventually killing the tree. Police investigate gift card scam The Wyckoff Police Department is investigating a number of thefts, house burglaries, and narcotics offenses. On July 17, the manager of Walgreens on Wyckoff Avenue reported that an elderly woman had been in the store several times during the previous few days and had purchased almost $4,000 in gift cards. Conversations with the woman led the store personnel to believe that she had been the victim of a scam. Sergeant Daniel Kellogg investigated and determined that the 83-year-old woman had been contacted by tele- phone and had been told that she had won a lottery and that she needed to pay lottery fees to collect her prize. After purchasing the cards, the elderly woman was contacted again and the caller asked her for the serial numbers on the gift cards. These numbers allowed the person to remotely withdraw the money from the gift cards the woman had purchased. The incident is under investigation, but police say there is very little chance they will be able to recover her money. On July 19 at 9:09 p.m., Wyckoff police were contacted by a citizen regarding a possible drunk driver traveling on Route 208. A license plate number was provided that identified the owner as a resident of Sicomac Avenue. Sgt. Michael DeMaio and Ptl. William Plisich checked the home and observed the vehicle on Sicomac Avenue. The driver turned onto Richard Place, where the driver, a 49-year-old man, was arrested for DWI. He indicated to the officers that he observed the police cars and was afraid to turn into his driveway. He was charged with driving while intoxicated following a breath test. On July 20, Sgt. Michael Ragucci and Ptl. Peter Good- man responded to a Lincoln Avenue home to investigate a report that an individual was under the influence of nar- cotics. The investigation determined that a Wyckoff man, 20, was in need of medical attention. He was also found in possession of marijuana and a marijuana grinder. He was transported to the hospital and charged with the narcotics violations. On July 21 at 8:45 p.m., Ptl. Kyle Ferreira observed two boys on the field at Sicomac School. He felt their actions were somewhat suspicious and began to observe them from a distance. He then observed them exchange something by hand. Ptl. Ferreira approached them. When he was observed by the boys, they separated in opposite directions. The offi- cer apprehended one of them: a 16-year-old Wyckoff boy. The resulting investigation determined that the boy was in possession of 315 Oxycodone pills ranging from 5mg to 80 mg. These pills have a street market value of about $10,000. The boy was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession on school property. He was released to a parent. The complaints will be heard in juvenile court. Wyckoff Chief of Police Benjamin Fox complimented the efforts of Ptl. Ferreira that took these narcotics off the streets. Law enforcement officials note that addiction to this drug is at an all time high, and addicts will stop at noth- ing to get what they need. On July 22, the owner of American Moving and Stor- age on West Main Street reported that he suspected one of his employees had stolen items from a customer during the moving of the customer’s property. Several bottles of expensive perfume and a camera were reported stolen. Sergeant Kevin Kasak and Patrolman Brenda Groslinger interviewed the employee, a 25-year-old Newark man, and charged him with theft. He was also wanted on a warrant from Irvington and he was lodged in Bergen County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail. On July 25, the manager of Wine & Spirit World on Franklin Avenue reported that a woman had shoplifted several bottles of alcohol worth $213 and fled the store. A license plate number of the vehicle was obtained and the 34-year-old North Haledon woman was identified by the store manager from a photograph on her driver’s license, (continued on page 9) |
| August 7, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Franklin Lakes Borough planners mull Franklin Avenue study by Frank J. McMahon This week (Aug. 7), the Franklin Lakes Planning Board is expected to comment on a study of the Franklin Avenue corridor, or business district. The comprehensive study, which contains numerous photos and maps, was prepared by the borough’s profes- sional planner Elizabeth McManus and was presented to the board on July 17. The study includes an analysis of existing conditions, environmental constraints, land use and character, zoning, previous planning efforts, the Franklin Lakes business district sanitary sewer project, the opportunities and constraints of the area, and several recommendations. Members of the public will be provided with an oppor- tunity to provide input at the Aug. 7 public meeting. McManus notes that Franklin Avenue traverses the Borough of Franklin Lakes in a generally northwest to southeast route. It is a 5.8-mile long Bergen County road that serves Franklin Lakes, the Borough of Oakland to the west, and the Township of Wyckoff and the Borough of Waldwick to the east. The portion of the road in Franklin Lakes is 2.1 miles in length. The study was prompted by the Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority’s installation of a public sewer along much of Franklin Avenue, the borough’s primary commercial corridor, and the area surrounding it. McMa- nus said the installation will offer a unique opportunity for redevelopment and revitalization. The connection to the public sewer infrastructure, according to McManus, will allow for land currently used for septic systems to be repurposed for other uses and may create opportunities for additional development intensity. McManus described Franklin Avenue as the borough’s core business district, which is centrally located in the municipality and contains many of the borough’s retail shops, services, restaurants, and offices. She said the boundaries of the business district largely correspond to the retail business zone district, which encompasses the frontage lots and some additional lots along Frank- lin Avenue generally between Circle Avenue and Pulis Avenue. Single-family residential districts are located at the eastern and western ends of the area. “Despite the concentration of retail shops, services, restaurants, and offices, Franklin Avenue does not have a strong sense of place,” McManus told the board, “or serve as a social and informal gathering place for the commu- nity.” She added, “This study evaluates how the addi- War Eagles soar tion of sewer service and other borough actions can be harnessed to enhance the aesthetics and function of the Franklin Avenue corridor and how it can, therefore, better contribute to quality of life in the borough.” (continued on page 39) The 2013 Franklin Lakes War Eagles Baseball Team recently completed the regular season with a 23-6 record and a 7-6 victory over Washington Township in the North Jersey Suburban Baseball League’s Championship game. Front row: Ryan Ayala, Bobby Steinberg, Jacob Miller, and Nick Casaleggio. Middle row: JR Woods, Matt Wingfield, Grant Cotugno, Raj Sharma, Anthony Valvano, AJ Wingfield, and David Byrnes. Back row: Coaches Rob Miller, Dave Byrnes, Ralph Valvano, and Andy Wingfield. Not pictured: Cory Gorczycki. |
| Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • August 7, 2013 Business Conboy becomes director of Community Meals On Aug. 1, Community Meals, Inc. wel- comed Rebecca Conboy as executive direc- tor of the Meals on Wheels team. Conboy will play a key role in the coordination of CMI’s services, community outreach, and client relations. She brings with her many years of experience in the health care com- munity, both as a professional and as a vol- unteer. Conboy is a Ridgewood resident and has been a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and other community-based organizations for Men’s fashion must-haves available to local shoppers With just a few key items, it’s possible to look great and still be both casual and comfortable. One of the most important parts of a summer wardrobe is the shirt. For a simple, classic look, try a plain T-shirt paired with some dark-washed jeans or perhaps a nice pair of shorts. The Taylor Vintage collec- tion includes the options of simplicity all the way to bright and individualized. For a more formal appearance, a polo shirt, such as those from Psycho Bunny and Zachary Prell, may work better. Of course, a nice button down shirt is always in style. “The key to combining summer styles is to keep one portion of your outfit clas- sic and add the flash with the other,” said Ralph Lauretta, owner of Sal Lauretta for Men in Midland Park. “Try a solid V-neck T-shirt with a bold plaid short or bright pat- terned button up with a clean lightweight linen/cotton blended jean.” With the trend of lighter and brighter hitting the industry strongly this season, use swimsuits and boardshorts to stand out. Many of the options from the Robert Graham collection allow men to show off their fun side. While bright colors are extremely popular, one can never go wrong with some of the classic solid color choices or patterns available. The swimsuit that is most comfortable is the one that is going to allow you to have the most fun. Remember that accessories, such as a sturdy leather pair of UGG flip-flop, tie together then entire outfit. When looking for a pair of sunglasses, make sure they offer UV protection and style. There are many options, but aviators are still a classic. For over three decades, Sal Lauretta for Men has provided discerning men with the finest men’s fashions and custom tailored suits. In addition to made-to-measure items and formal wear, the shop is also home to some of the biggest names in men’s classic and contemporary designer fashion such as Hugo Boss, Canali and Robert Graham, and a boys’ department. For details, please visit the web site www.sal4men.com. Rebecca Conboy and Stacey Gilmartin many years. She is a trained hospice worker and has a professional background in cor- porate communications. CMI also announced that Stacey Gilmar- tin, the previous executive director, will be leaving the organization. Gilmartin has dedicated her time and energy to the man- agement of Community Meals’ services for the past seven years. Those within the organization thanked Gilmartin for her service, professionalism, and compassion, and wished her the best of luck in the next chapter of her career. Jaqueline Lauer, CMI’s assistant direc- tor, is also leaving the organization. CMI noted that Lauer has been an important member of the administration team for the last year, and thanked her for her many con- tributions. To learn more about Community Meals, Inc., call (201) 447-8295, or e-mail communitymeals@verizon.net. Informa- tion about CMI’s non-profit “meals on wheels” organization can also be found online at http://www.communitymealson- wheels.org. |
| August 7, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Midland Park Both sides mum on PBA contract despite arbitration The Borough of Midland Park and the local Patrol- men’s Benevolent Association (PBA) have yet to sign a contract for 2013, and neither side would give the reasons for the delay. The previous three-year contract expired on Dec. 31. Following mediation and arbitration sessions requested by the PBA in January, a Public Employment Relations Commission interest arbitrator ruled in March on a number of issues related to salary and benefits. The arbitrator was limited by state law to an aggregate salary increase of no more than 2 percent above the aggregate amount expended in salary items for the preceding 12 months. “While both our local and the borough wanted to come to a united contract decision, it became apparent after a number of meetings our point of view and concerns still differed from the borough’s, at which point arbitration was pursued,” explained Officer Steve Vander Pyl, the PBA president, of the union’s decision. In its final offer to the union, the borough had proposed a three-year contract with salary increases of 1 percent in 2013, and 1.5 percent in each 2014 and 2015. The borough also sought to increase the number of steps in the salary guides, reduce the annual sick leave and eliminate car- ryover or accumulation of sick leave, and reduce terminal leave for current employees and eliminate it entirely for new hires. The PBA had sought a 2.5 percent across the board wage increase in each year of the contract and a three- hour minimum call-back time for its 14 members. The arbitrator, Susan Osborn, awarded a two-year con- tract through Dec. 31, 2014. Limited to a total increase of $47,966 over that two-year period, she opted to divide that amount unevenly among the union members so as to be as equitable as possible given built-in disparities in the expired contract. “This award will provide employees still progress- ing through the step guide with some step movement, while also providing a small cost of living increase to all employees. At the same time, it will adjust the salary guides to provide a slightly slower progression to top step (in 12 yers).. .. Candidly, I can do no better, given the tight limitations of the 2 percent cap law, to address the issues of comparability with other municipalities and the effects this award might have on employee morale and the police force’s ability to attract and retain quality staff,” Osborn said in her ruling. Under her award, the salary of all police officers who are no longer going through the salary steps, including the lieutenant and the sergeants, will see their salary frozen at 2012 rates until Sept. 1, 2014, at which time they will receive a 2 percent raise. The two officers at the seventh step of the guide, will have to stay on the guide an addi- tional year. Officers hired after June 1, 2010 currently on the guide, will be frozen in step until their anniversary date and will then receive an adjustment in lieu of increment until the 2 percent raise goes into effect on Sept. 1, 2014. Under the arbitrator’s award, base pay for patrolmen at the end of the contract will range from $32,914 to $115,670. Sergeants would receive $121,290, and the lieutenant’s salary would be $126,913. Noting that the current terminal leave benefits are comparable to a longevity plan, the arbitrator reduced the 60-day benefit upon retirement for new hires to 40 days but kept it in place for all current employees. She also (continued on page 31) |
| Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • August 7, 2013 Franklin Lakes Community members enjoy an evening out Over 200 people attended the ‘Movie under the Stars’ in Franklin Lakes. This event was hosted by the Franklin Lakes Public Events Committee. Moviegoers brought lawn chairs and snacks to enjoy as they watched ‘Life of Pi.’ Complimentary refreshments, including water, popcorn, iced tea, and coffee were supplied by the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign, Starbucks, and the Hawthorne Theater. Before the movie started, checks raised from the Baskets 4 Franklin Lakes tournament were presented to Nico Santoli, the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign, and Field of Dreams. |
| August 7, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 Franklin Lakes School year to start with curriculum in place by Frank J. McMahon The 2013-14 school year in the Franklin Lakes K-8 School District is expected to begin with the curriculum in place despite the absence of a curriculum director. That sentiment was recently expressed by Superinten- dent Frank Romano who advised that the district’s curricu- lum is typically written by committees of teachers. He and his administrative team are handling a lot of the projects that were previously handled by the curriculum director. “Things are moving along,” Romano said, “and I have every confidence in the fact that we will open the school year successfully just as we do every year. In terms of the curriculum director, I am fully confident and hopeful that I will have the right person in place by the opening of the school year.” The district’s curriculum director, Cheryl Best, was not reappointed by the school board at the end of the last school year. At a public meeting of the Franklin Lakes Board of Edu- cation in April, the school trustees voted 5-4 not to accept Romano’s recommendation to renew Best’s contract. At that meeting, Romano also submitted his resignation effective at the end of the 2013-14 school year. Several board members indicated at the time that their reason for not renewing Best’s contract were the NJASK (New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge) test scores, which they claimed had seen a significant decline, especially in the middle school. They also complained about the number of hours teachers had to spend out of the classroom for professional development under Best’s direction. The board members who supported Best disagreed, claiming that the district did not have a curriculum director for two years before Best was hired, and she had “turned the ship around.” Not giving her tenure, the supporters said, will derail the district for years. Best also received the vocal support of many of the 200 members of the public who attended that meeting. Vicki Holst, a current school board candidate, provided the board with a petition that contained 198 signatures of par- ents who supported Best’s reappointment. In addition, the Parent Teacher Association presidents from the district’s four schools issued a joint statement of support for Best prior to the meeting. At the June 26 board meeting, a public hearing was listed on the agenda to provide an opportunity for Best to hear and discuss the board’s reasons for not renewing her contract. But, as explained in a statement read on Best’s behalf by Kathie Schwartz, former president of the school board, Best was unable to attend the meeting. Schwartz said she was extremely impressed with Best’s knowledge, strength, capabilities, and the success of her significant achievements in a relatively short time in the district. She claimed that Best achieved all of the goals that were set for her, including new report cards, success- ful Singapore Math implementation, K-5 alignment to the state’s Common Core Standards, and the achievement of greater consistency across the elementary schools. Schwartz asked the board to reconsider keeping Best in the district and she read a statement prepared by Best in lieu of her public hearing. In that statement, Best explained that she decided not to attend the public hearing because she felt the trustees’ minds were already made up in regard to her reappointment. However, she outlined her accom- plishments in the district and expressed her thanks to those with whom she has worked and those who supported her as curriculum director. The school board did not respond to the statements by Schwartz and Best and took no action to change its deci- sion not to renew Best’s contract. The school board did respond to a plea by Donna Luci- ano, president of the Franklin Lakes Education Associa- tion, which represents the district’s teachers, to reinstate High Mountain Road teacher Sheryl Birnhak, one of two teachers who were not reappointed at the April public meeting. Birnhak was reinstated by a 6-1 vote with two abstentions. Police investigate gift card scam (continued from page 4) obtained by the police. A warrant was obtained for her arrest and she was arrested at her home without incident and released under $500 bail. She will appear in munici- pal court. On July 28 at 1:50 a.m., Sgt. Michael Ragucci stopped a vehicle on Route 208 for traveling at 79 miles per hour. Following the traffic stop, it was determined that the driver was intoxicated. A Ringwood woman, 25, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated fol- lowing a breath test. She was additionally charged with speeding, failure to maintain a lane of travel, and reckless driving. She is scheduled to appear in municipal court on Aug.t 28. On July 29 at 12:12 p.m., a resident of Farview Avenue reported a burglary at her home. Entry into the house was gained by kicking open a side door. The house was left unoccupied for only about three hours, but the master bed- room was ransacked and jewelry was taken. Lieutenant David Murphy, Sergeant Jack McEwan, and Patrolman Mark Tagliareni investigated. At 1:19 a.m. that day, Sergeant Michael Ragucci was traveling on Route 208 when he observed a vehicle ahead that was serving. Following a traffic stop, it was deter- mined that the driver, a 19-year-old from Ridgefield, and the passenger, a 20-year-old Boonton resident, were in possession of marijuana and a marijuana smoking pipe. They were charged with the narcotics violations and the driver was charged with several traffic violations. They were released on their own recognizance. |
| Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • August 7, 2013 The long-term turf solution Using sports as a metaphor for life is a good way to start an explanation of why things do not always work out. Sports are a great way to convince people to exercise if they are not imbued with the sort of self-discipline that inspires Olympic gymnasts and figure skaters and, con- versely, convinces soldiers to throw themselves under enemy tanks with satchel charges or on top of barbed wire attached to land mines. Olympic athletes go for the glory, but members of the military have been known to take risks for love of country rather than love of themselves. You do not go home at the end of the game if you do, so the stakes have to be high, such as saving your country from foreign invasion. If you make that foreign invasion plausible to the troops in the trenches, the best people on your side are willing to throw away their lives. As the foreign invasion becomes less and less plausible, the IQ scale of the human sacrifice victims plummets. Cowards and “individualists,” as the Soviets once called them, are not going to take the jump in any case. For those guys who actually want to live and are difficult to motivate, you have commissars and NKVD “battle police” who shoot anybody who turns tail. In America, anything drastic should also be voluntary. Public schools do not have hang-gliding teams, fencing teams with sharpened blades and no masks, or high-speed motorcycle racing teams. Glen Rock right now is polarized by a much saner and healthier controversy: How does the borough make Lower Faber Field off Doremus Avenue safer for young athletes whose games are troubled by poor natural turf and occa- sional rocks? A resident group called Game On Glen Rock offered to pay the full cost of refurbishing the field with artificial turf, which is loved by many sports parents, not much loved by young athletes, and utterly hated by environmentalists. The Glen Rock Borough Council told the Game On Glen Rock supporters -- repeatedly -- that they would consider a refurbishing if the volunteer group raised every bit of the money themselves. The council members as individu- als cautioned the volunteers that fundraising was not what it once had been and that they could have a tough time raising that kind of money. Now, just a few years later, the cost of the field work is an estimated $2.5 million, while donations on hand after much larger pledges are said to be about $60,000. Game On supporters are asking the bor- ough council take advantage of low interest rates to bond the project. People who are not actively involved in the sports pro- gram are urging the council not to bond the project. As one resident said at a recent meeting,” My daughter is a great dancer, but I’m not asking you to pay for it...There’s no more free lunch.” I heartily concur. It would have been great if the school sent my kids to Paris and the Riviera so they could appreci- ate the influence these places had on Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald, but I was not about to ask for the schools to fund the trip. That was a job for me if I wanted it. Somehow, I just did not have the cash on hand. I was already paying for my daughter’s piano lessons with the last living student of Jean Sibelius. Some of the environmentalists are convinced that the field should be refurbished -- but with real grass, not plas- tic turf. Other taxpayers with excellent credentials believe that bonding that kind of money is not a great idea. A third force emerged at the most recent meeting: People who urge that the money on hand, perhaps supplemented by a modi- cum of municipal money, but not anything vaguely resem- bling $2.5 million, be used with municipal and volunteer labor to recondition a natural turf field. Some people, of course, can be trusted to take the argu- ments to extremes. The present field was called “dan- gerous.” Last time I looked, the young athletes were not draftees. You can get hurt in any sport at any time. I vol- unteered for Airborne in 1967 but you have no idea how many football players used “football injuries” to either avoid the draft or leave the Army when they saw the food and the lists of casualties. I was injured in training, and one guy who left in the same medical discharge group as mine told me confidentially that he expected to go back to play- ing semi-pro football as soon as he got home after being declared unqualified for active service. I had X-rays of my training injury, so I placed myself at a slightly different level of patriotism. After I heard that 78 percent of American civilians, including Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter, wanted William Calley pardoned for the My Lai massacre, I decided the semi-pro football guy had done the right thing after all. A couple of my high school buddies who were in combat and decorated for valor said they would never do it again unless the communists invaded Canada. That made me feel better. We are told that kids who cannot find fields for sports are at risk for drug abuse. Wake up, America! All kids are at risk for drug abuse. Athletes sometimes forgo smok- ing because it interferes with their wind, and I can vouch for the fact that the only reason I never smoked marijuana while I was in the service was because I never had smoked cigarettes. We used to drink turpin hydrate -- Army issue cough syrup -- for jags, and that stuff definitely had both alcohol and codeine in it: You could tell from the lurid dreams you had after taking more than a few sips. When the U.S. was losing 500 men a week and your designation was “light infantryman” or “machine gunner,” the menace of getting hooked on cough syrup was the least of anybody’s worries. The guys who went to Europe or South Korea may not have had the same excuse, but a lot of them did it, too. I would say that athletics are a somewhat useful antidote to the menace of narcotics, but getting on the Advanced Placement and honors track or into serious classical music are even better. Calculus and Mozart are not made easier by getting stoned while you do your home- work or practice your lesson. Sadly enough, the idea of hardy and hearty pioneers and department of public works employees with free time fixing the field collides with the first and most expensive problem with Lower Faber Field: drainage. The field is so low and so close to Diamond Brook that it floods routinely during heavy rains or quick snow melts. There is a long-range solution that could do some good: People should give up the idea of any new local construc- tion that involves asphalt shingles or asphalt driveways, and they should plant these vast do-nothing mowed lawns with small trees and shrubs so more water is absorbed right on the residential property and less water flows into the drainage streams. Veterans Field in Ridgewood has turned into a lake a number of times during the autumn rains, and cars have drowned there. The ground floor of Ridgewood Village Hall has been written off for serious office space because the flood water is simply beyond anyone’s con- trol. The same problem falls on every community that has streams running through them. Those streams cannot handle the excess water that is no longer being absorbed by natural ground cover, and the resultant flooding covers lowlands. Turning the flooded grass into flooded plastic is not even a pass-along solution. The problem is exacerbated as the rain falls on the plastic turf, has nowhere to go but downhill, and floods the streams. The start of the effort should be with volunteers, includ- ing both the sports parents and the environmental support- ers. Eliminating runoff by planting space now covered by lawn grass with smaller trees and shrubs could reduce the overflow into the streams to the point where it might even- tually be worthwhile to send the DPW crews out to remove the rocks, and then revitalize the field with topsoil, organic fertilizer, and real grass. The real grass would be more fun and safer for the young athletes, and would help reduce flooding and even the carbon footprint. Plastic grass is not the answer. Neither is hitting up the weary taxpayers whose kids are done with amateur sports. Nature is cooperative. Human nature should be pointed that way. If the environmentalists, the sports parents, and the tax-watchers can all get on the same team they can work out an answer to this problem. But they all have to drop the sports stadium idea of winners and losers and go with a plan for winners and winners and winners -- the young athletes who prefer natural grass, the environmen- talists who worry about runoff and global warming, and the taxpayers who have had more than enough of paying for stuff they do not personally want or need. Area ‘Godspell’ story gets new twist The Tomfoolery Theatre Inc. will present “Godspell” on Aug. 9, 10, and 11 in the Guardian Angel Church Auditorium, 320 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale. With music by Ste- phen Schwartz and book by John-Michael Tebelak, “Godspell” presents the Gospel according to Saint Matthew through a colorful journey of song and dance -- with a never-before-seen twist. Director Joanna Rundle of Glen Rock presents a new take on the play. In Tomfoolery’s production, the cast of characters, orig- inally designed to be repre- sented by a tribe of storytelling clowns, will instead be portrayed by a clan of toys that come to life one night at a toy donation center. “I decided I wanted to stick with the original essence of the show, creating a childlike atmosphere of naiveté and innocence,” said Rundle. “The toys have all come to the donation center from different families, all of whom hold opposing religious beliefs. Their differing beliefs have torn the toys apart from one another --that is, until a new toy finds his way to the donation center and stirs the pot.” The cast of ‘Godspell’ Performances will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday and Sat- urday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. Dona- tions will be accepted at the door. All proceeds from this production will benefit The ROSE Foundation of Haiti. For more information about The ROSE Foundation, visit rosefoundationofhaiti.org. This production marks the Tomfoolery Theatre’s fifth consecutive season of summer community theater. For more information, e-mail tomfoolerytheatre@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/tomfoolerytheatre. |
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| Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • August 7, 2013 C LAN Project Spotlight: Mount Beacon Incline Railway Restoration onstructed in 1901 by entrepreneurs who were charmed out its history, the firm has been the recipient of more than 20 awards for innovative architectural design, project management, by the beauty of the Hudson Highlands, the Mount Beacon and business management. Recently, LAN received an Outstand- Incline Railway carried 3.5 million visitors to the summit between 1902 and 1978. The 2,200-foot long track rose 1,540 feet above ing Design Award from Learning by Design Magazine for its work sea level and was at John Hill School, in Boonton, New Jersey. The firm has been on Zweig White’s Hot Firm list for the past two years, and was the world’s steep- named one of the Top Design Firms by Engineering News-Record est passenger New York. LAN adopted sustainable design and has on staff 24 incline. In 1983, a fire swept the LEED Accredited Professionals through the U.S. Green Building mountainside and Council. In addition to architectural, civil, mechanical, and plan- destroyed the rail- ning capabilities, the firm offers a wide range of environmental way. services, including water pollution control, indoor air quality sam- pling, storage tank designs and removals, regulatory compliance Through a col- laborative process, assistance, occupational safety, asbestos surveys and abatement, LAN Associates and LSRP services. Engineering, Plan- LAN serves clients throughout ning, Architecture, the United States and Canada. Surveying, Inc. Its Midland Park headquarters is (LAN) has provided the Mount Beacon Incline Railway located in a historic building at Restoration Society with a detailed restoration concept 445 Godwin Avenue. For more plan, including architectural, interpretive, and design information about LAN, visit elements for the incline railway, located in scenic Hud- www.lan-nj.com or contact Kim son’s Mount Beacon Park. The architectural style and Vierheilig, AIA, LEED AP BD+C material selection contextually integrate the base and summit station with the built environment. The base at (201) 447-6400. station building was designed to match a traditional Adirondack style building, incorporating heavy timber Photos courtesy of Mount Beacon Incline Railway. framing, stone veneer and masonry piers, glass, and stand- ing seam architectural metal roofing building materials. The building will be completely ADA accessible, enabling seam- less transition from bike and car to rail. The summit station was developed in a horizontal layout to integrate the building with the hillside while preserving and featuring the views of the Hudson River. Implementing organic and natural materials for each structure harmoniously blends the buildings into the natural park environment. A network path system will provide a link to the parking lots and extend the original foot path, preserved as part of the design concept. “The project will be a great nature park that will someday be a world class one, with miles of lush hiking trails, beautifully planned landscapes and facilities, research and interpretive spaces, access for Americans of all abilities, eco-friendly power alternatives and LEED certification,” said Mike Colarusso, president of the Mount Beacon Incline Railway Restoration Society. This site was recently placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior and is also on the New York State Register. LAN is one of the largest full-service architectural and engineer- ing firms in Northern New Jersey. Founded in 1965, the Midland Park-based firm has grown to more than 70 employees. Through- |
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| Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • August 7, 2013 Keane Fit & Wellness is waiting to serve you! K eane Fit & Wellness draws on Sheila Keane’s 18 years of expe- rience in the health and fitness industry and her extensive educational back- ground, including a master’s degree in exercise science and two years as a physical therapy assistant. Services include one-to-one per- sonal training in a private studio or the comfort of your own home, and Muscle Activation Techniques. Sheila offers training for weight loss and general fit- ness; however, her diverse background also qualifies her to work with older adults, especially those with arthritis and osteoporosis. She is pleased to also offer services for individuals suf- fering with Parkinson’s disease. Train- ing is customized to your personality and goals. Muscle Activation Techniques are also available. MAT speeds muscle recovery, increases the joints’ range of Sheila Keane motion, eliminates compensatory pat- terns, reduces risk of injury by insuring muscles function optimally, and improves athletic performance and execution of everyday activities. Sheila recommends a MAT session prior to beginning any training program to ensure that your muscles are all working optimally. She also suggests periodic treatment to keep your body in perfect running order. Keane Fit & Wellness is located in Ridgewood. Call 201-341-0183 and get started! |
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| August 7, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 31 Park Windmill Soccer association plans for fall The Midland Park Soccer Association will meet on Monday, Aug. 12, in the com- munity room of the Midland Park Library at 250 Godwin Avenue. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. Families of children who are partici- pating in the MPSA’s in-town and travel leagues are encouraged to attend. The agenda will include a discussion of the fall program, certification requirements for volunteer coaches, and field schedules. For details, contact Carl Krag at (201) 612-9811 or Paul Olson at tpolson@optonline.net. Football players, cheerleaders sought Registration is under way for this fall’s Midland Park Junior Football and Cheer teams. Students in grades one through eight are invited to join. For details and registra- tion forms, visit www.mpjrfootball.com. Polling location to change The Borough of Midland Park has announced a change of polling location for the United States Senate primary election set for Aug. 13. District 5 will vote at the Midland Park Firehouse located at 45 Witte Drive. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to PBA contract (continued from page 7) determined that terminal leave pay may be paid out over three years instead of in a lump sum at the discretion of the employee. Calling the borough’s present sick leave policy “extravagant,” Osborn maintained the 40-day allotment for existing employ- ees. She reduced the allotted days for new hires to “a more realistic allotment” of 15 working days for those employed up to two years, 25 working days for up to five years and 40 days for five years or more. She also 8 p.m. There is no change in polling loca- tions for Districts 1 through 4. This change in location is for the Aug. 13 election only. Voters in District 5 will return to the Church of the Nativity to cast votes in future elections. Gospel Hall announces VBS Midland Park Gospel Hall will hold its annual Vacation Bible School Aug. 12 through 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. Admis- sion is free. The program is open to chil- dren in kindergarten through grade 12. This year’s program, “Athens: Paul’s Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth,” will include singing, a daily Bible message, games and quizzes, crafts, and a snack. The camp will be held at the church located at 61 Prospect Street. Registration forms are available at www. mpvbs.org. For details, call (201) 661-8453 or e-mail midlandparkvbs@gmail.com. Library announces events Midland Park Library will be presenting various programs for children during the month of August. Sign up in person at the children’s desk, call (201) 444-2390, or e- mail Catherine.Napoleone@BCCLS.org. Children age four and up are welcome to make a dessert filled with a chocolate sand- wich cookie, pudding, and gummy worms on Thursday, Aug. 8. Edible Worms in Dirt will begin at 3 p.m. maintained provisions that allow accumula- tion of sick leave and trading unused days for personal days. All employees will make health benefits contributions as per state law, and both sides agreed that minimum call back time would be increased to three hours. Borough officials would make no com- ment on the arbitrator’s decision. Vander Pyl offered the following comment: “In order to continue meeting the needs of the residents, it is crucial to retain officers that are dedicated and professional. It is our goal that in the future we and the borough will work efficiently together, resulting in a fair and competitive contract.” On Aug. 20, children age two and up are invited to a Night at the Library at 6:30 p.m. Attendees may bring a favorite stuffed animal and hear some bedtime stories and tuck their stuffed friend in a spot in the library for the night. The stuffed animals may be picked up the next morning along with a photo of their furry friend asleep at the library. Children age eight and up are invited to create clay key chains of a green dinosaur or pink elephant on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Mid- land Park staff member Emily Chen will show how to use polymer clay to make the animals. Clay Creations will begin at 3 p.m. and will last about 30 minutes. The summer program, Dig into Read- ing, will conclude with a Magic Show on Friday, Aug. 23. The 45-minute show will be held in the meeting room at 3 p.m. All are welcome to attend a showing of “Scooby Doo and the Circus Monster on Friday, Aug. 9. The film will begin at 2 p.m. Children under nine years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Deadline approaching for board candidates The Midland Park Basketball Associa- tion is seeking candidates for the positions of president and secretary. Elections will be held in September. Each prospective can- didate should submit his or her name, tele- phone number, and e-mail address by Aug. 19 to mpbasketballassn@gmail.com or call (201) 790-5139 for more information. Summer Art Camp set Midland Park Recreation will offer a Summer Art Camp for children in kinder- garten through grade eight. The session will be held Aug. 19 through 23. The program will be held at the DePhil- lips Center at 50 Dairy Street under the direction of KidzArt. Classes will meet from 9 a.m. to noon for children in kindergarten through grade five, and from 1 to 4 p.m. for students in grades six through eight. The cost is $195. The registration form is avail- able online at www.midlandparknj.org/ recreation under August, Summer Art Pro- gram. For details, contact Kathy LaMonte at (201) 652-2747 or mprec@optonline.net. Vacation post cards sought The Midland Park School District invites elementary school students to send post cards from their vacation destinations this summer. The schools will display the cards in September. Post cards may be sent to Highland School, 31 Highland Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432 or Godwin School, 42 East Center Street, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Children invited to summer programs Midland Park Continuing Education invites children to sign up for MPCE’s summer programs. Offerings include: SAT prep classes, CSI Camp, WOW Chemistry, Incredible Polymers, Robotics Blast, cro- cheting/knitting, junior golf, Design Diva camp, and more. For more information, call (201) 444-2030 or visit www.midlandpark- schools.k12.nj.us. Lunch aide substitutes needed The Midland Park School District is currently in need of lunch aide substitutes for the 2013-14 school year. Substitutes monitor and assist students during the daily two-hour lunch session. The substitutes are contacted in the event an aide is absent. Prospective aides are invited to complete an application packet, which is available at the office at 250 Prospect Street. For more information, call (201) 444-1400. |
| Page 32 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • August 7, 2013 Obituaries her sister Caroline Deroche. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. Dorothy Clark Thomas C. Kent of Wyckoff, formerly of Ho-Ho-Kus, died July 31. He was 82. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He attended Fordham University, Ford- ham Law School, and New York University School of Law. Before retiring in 1995, he was a senior tax attorney with Thalen, Reid, and Priest in New York, New York. He was a member of the New York Bar Association. He was a parish- ioner of Saint Luke’s R.C. Church in Ho-Ho-Kus. He is sur- vived by his wife Charlotte M. (nee Rice) Kent of Wyckoff, his children Ginny Dorris of Brooklyn, New York, Jus- tine Kent of Skillman, and Lawrence Kent of Seattle, Washington. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Joseph’s Wayne Hospital Foundation, 224 Hamburg Turn- pike, Wayne, NJ 07470. Dorothy Clark, nee Cummings, of Franklin Lakes, for- merly of River Edge, died July 31. She was 89. She was a founding parishioner of Saint Peter the Apostle R.C. Church in River Edge, and served as past president of its Rosary Society and CYO program. She is survived by five children, 13 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters and a brother. She was predeceased by her husband Alfred. Arrangements were made by Beaugard Funeral Home in River Edge. Memo- rial donations may be made to Villa Marie Claire Hospice C/O Holy Name Hospital, 724 Teaneck Road, Teaneck NJ 07666. George I. Conklin Senior George I. Conklin Sr. of Queensbury, New York, for- merly of Wyckoff and Lakewood, died July 26. He was 90. Before retiring, he was a sheet metal mechanic for Derrick’s Sheet Metal in Totowa. He was a member of the Wyckoff Fire Department, Community Engine Company #2 for 56 years. He served as past president of the Wyckoff Fire Department Association from 1991 to 2002 and was a lifetime member of the New Jersey State Fireman’s Asso- ciation. He was a third degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus, Church of the Nativity in Midland Park. He was nominated into the NRA Millennium Honor Roll in November 2000. He is survived by his children Leonore “Lee” E. Conklin of Escondido, California, Kathleen T. (Conklin) Maiocco of Queensbury, New York, Mary J. (Dykhouse) Conklin of Haskell, George I. Conklin Jr. of Firebaugh, California, Robert H. Conklin of Seaside Heights, and Richard N. Conklin of Greentown, Pennsyl- vania. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Lee. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Wyckoff Fire Department, Community Engine Company #2, 180 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Lowell A. Cook Lowell A. Cook of Wyckoff died July 23. He was 83. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He attended Carnegie Mellon University and earned a degree in engineering. He worked in the printing industry in northern New Jersey. He was a member of the Wyckoff Reformed Church in Wyckoff. He is survived by his cousins and nephews. He was pre- deceased by his wife Janis. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Alice Dean Alice Dean, nee Alfieri, of Escondido, California, for- merly of Wyckoff and San Diego, California, died July 17. She is survived by her son Vincent, two grandchildren, her sister Maria Robison, and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Mario, her son Richard, and Thomas C. Kent William Mordwin William Mordwin of Franklin Lakes died July 27. He was 95. Before retiring, he was the owner of RW Hazard Advertising Co. Inc. in New York City. He is survived by his sons Rick and Bill Mordwin, and three grandchil- dren. He was predeceased by his wife Eleanore Mordwin. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Audrey L. Nelson Audrey L. Nelson, nee Lawson, of Franklin Lakes died July 29. She was 83. She attended Wheaton College and received her BS from New York University. She worked as a bacteriologist and allergist assistant to Dr. Joseph L. Goldman in Manhattan before retiring in the 1990s. She volunteered with local charities and Planned Parenthood. She was a member of High Mountain Presbyterian Church and was a member of its choir. She was a member of the Pro Arte Choral and the Ridgewood Country Club, and a former member of the Indian Trail Club. She is survived by her chil- dren Holly Nelson Rickert and Scott Palmer Nelson, both of Wyckoff, and seven grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence B. Nelson. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memo- rial donations may be made to the Audrey Nelson Memo- rial Organ Fund, High Mountain Presbyterian Church, 730 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. Jeremiah ‘Jeff’ Purtell Jeremiah “Jeff” Purtell of Arlington, Virginia, formerly of Allendale, Fair Lawn, Bronx, New York, and Pawleys Island, South Carolina, died July 20. He was 83. He was a U.S. Army and Army Reserve veteran. He graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School and Manhattan College in the Bronx. He retired from AT&T (formerly Western Electric) in 1995 after 38 years of service. During his career, he served in New York City and Newark, conducting wage and salary studies, and was a consultant in labor relations for manufacturing locations nationwide. As president of the New Jersey Self Insurers Association, he chaired a coalition that successfully achieved major reforms in New Jersey’s workers’ compensation law, and received the New Jersey Assembly’s highest commendation for the outstand- ing work he rendered to the workers and the business com- munity. He was appointed by Governor Tom Kean to a task force to review workers’ compensation benefits. He was a life member and treasurer of the Holiday Observers, committee chairman for Boy Scouts of America Troop 59, baseball and soccer coach for the Allendale Athletic Asso- ciation, and lector at Guardian Angel R.C. Church in Allen- dale. He was a member of the Precious Blood R.C. Church in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. He is survived by his wife Brenda, his children Maureen Malloy of West Ches- ter, Pennsylvania, Patrick Purtell of Arlington, Virginia, Michael Purtell of Glenside, Pennsylvania, Jeremy Purtell of Alexandria, Virginia, Meghan Ballatt of Mountainside, and Dan Purtell of Arlington, Virginia. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his siblings Thomas Purtell and Margaret Purtell. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Otto Seel Otto Seel, formerly of Ramsey, died July 10. He was 92. He is survived by his children Margaret Moffitt of Roanoke, Virginia, George Seel of Belgrade, Maine, and four grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or Angels of Assisi. A memo- rial service will be held on Aug. 17 at Saint Paul’s Church, 193 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Robert Sergeant Robert Sergeant of Hawthorne, formerly of Midland Park, died July 30. He was 59. He received a bachelor’s degree from Ramapo College. He is survived by his sister Amy Cortazzo, his niece and nephew, Sara and Thomas Shortway, and one great-nephew. He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Betty (nee Ward) Sergeant. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to The Valley Hospital, 223 North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Elizabeth Ann ‘Betty’ Woetzel Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Woetzel, nee Neill, of Midland Park died July 30. She was a homemaker. She was member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Allendale. She was a vol- unteer for the Valley Hospital Auxiliary and a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 130 in Midland Park. She is survived by her children Elizabeth Ann Dobson of Jamaica, Frederick Woetzel of Richmond, Virginia, Sandra Rosato of Ramsey, and James Woetzel of Midland Park. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great- granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband Fred Woetzel. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home n Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 55 George Street, Allendale NJ 07401. |
| August 7, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 33 Wyckoff Wanderings Caregiver support group to meet Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff will hold a Caregiver Support Group at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9 and at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21. Both meetings will be held in the Commons Conference Room. The public is welcome and reservations are not required. These sessions provide support to people caring for a loved one and are facilitated by a licensed social worker. In addition, information about area social services will be available. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask ques- tions or share their feelings and knowledge with others facing similar issues. Caregiver Support Groups are held the second Friday of every month, and the third Wednesday of every month. To reach the Commons Conference Room, use the 700 Moun- tain Avenue entrance. For more information or detailed directions, call (201) 848-5830. Information is also avail- able online at www.chccnj.org. Library hosts movie nights The Wyckoff Public Library hosts Summer Nights Movies on Thursday evenings. The free films are shown in the Shotmeyer Room at 7 p.m. Popcorn is provided. The library is located at 200 Woodland Avenue. On Aug. 8, the movie presentation will be “The Hunger Games” (2012). The first installment of a trilogy, this sci- ence fiction film is the story of the post-apocalyptic nation of Panem, which hosts an annual event in which one boy and one girl age are selected by lottery to compete in a tele- vised battle to the death. The film is rated PG and stars Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) will be the feature pre- sentation on Aug. 22. Ten-year-old Fiona is sent to live with her grandparents in a small fishing village in Donegal, Ire- land. She soon learns the local legend that an ancestor of hers married a selkie: a seal that can turn into a human. A few years earlier, her baby brother washed out to sea in his cradle and was presumed lost. Yet Fiona starts to believe he may have survived and is being cared for by someone on the abandoned isle of Roan Inish. This film stars Jeni Courtney, Pat Slowey, and Mick Lally and is rated PG. For more information, call (201) 891-4866. Monday at the Movies slated The Wyckoff Public Library, located at 200 Woodland Avenue, presents free screenings of movies on Mondays at 2 p.m. On Aug. 12, the feature presentation will be “Pride and Prejudice” (2005). Sparks fly when spirited Elizabeth Bennet meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy. He reluc- tantly finds himself falling in love with a woman beneath his class. This faithful adaptation of the beloved Jane Austen novel was highly acclaimed by audiences and crit- ics alike. The film is rated PG and stars Keira Knightley, Donald Sutherland, and Brenda Blethyn. Fireworks tickets on sale The 56th Annual Wyckoff Fire Department Fireworks Display and Band Concert Fundraiser will be held Aug. 31 on Memorial Field, located behind Memorial Town Hall at 340 Franklin Avenue. Attendees are invited to come early for the concert, which will start at 6:45 p.m. The fireworks are scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. (Rain date: Sept. 2.) Tickets may be purchased in advance for $10 each. Children under 10 will be admitted free of charge. Tickets may be purchased at the following locations: the Town- ship of Wyckoff Clerk’s office, 340 Franklin Avenue; the Wyckoff YMCA, 695 Wyckoff Avenue; Blue Moon Café, 327 Franklin Avenue; the Market Basket, 300 Sicomac Avenue, Wyckoff; Yudin’s, 378 Main Street; Waldwick Prime Meats, 384 Main Street, Wyckoff; and Parkwood Deli, 342 Erie Avenue, Midland Park. To purchase tickets by mail, send a check made payable to the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department: to P.O. Box 6, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. This event is the fire department’s annual fundraiser. The Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department is comprised of 100 volunteers who receive 140 hours of basic firematic training at the Bergen County Law & Public Safety Insti- tute and continue their training every Monday evening in Wyckoff to develop and fine-tune skills such as search and rescue, fire suppression, fire attack, fire ground commu- nications, and advanced vehicle rescue techniques. These highly trained and skilled volunteers serve the community by assisting their neighbors in the protection of life and property. This year marks the 105th year that volunteers of the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department have served the Township of Wyckoff and its residents. Jazz artists to perform The Wyckoff Reformed Church has announced that jazz legend Bucky Pizzarelli and Ed Laub will perform Oct. 26 for the church’s jazz and blues series. Due to the perform- ers’ popularity, this third event in the WRC series of live jazz and blues concerts is expected to be a sold out event. Those who plan to attend are advised to “save the date” and purchase tickets well in advance. Considered jazz royalty, Pizzarelli has a career that spans more than 60 years and includes work with the Vaughn Monroe Orchestra and on Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show.” He has performed at the White House, and with Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, and Claude “Fiddler” Williams. He is a featured performer on the Paul McCartney album “Kisses on the Bottom.” Last year, Pizzarelli became one of the first musicians in New Jersey to have two of his guitars, along with a recorded history of his lifetime in music, accepted into the Smithso- nian Institute in Washington, D.C. Laub, who plays concerts and clubs throughout the New York Metropolitan area, including at the Metropoli- tan Museum of Art, the Les Paul Museum, and the Annual Elkhart Jazz Festival, is a regular at Smalls Jazz Club in Greenwich Village. For the past 12 years, he has been a consistent playing partner of Pizzarelli, his mentor and friend. Tickets will go on sale later this summer at the Wyckoff Reformed Church office, 580 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff. Library offers programs for teens The Wyckoff Public Library has announced summer programs for teens. Registration is required and may be completed at the library located at 200 Woodland Avenue. Programs are open to students in grade six and up and are held in the James Monroe Room. The library will hold a teen gaming tournament on Tuesday, July 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. On Aug. 1, “Get Me Re-Write, Five” will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Students are invited to learn the art of origami on Aug. 8. This program will run from 4 to 6 p.m. Seniors plan events The Wyckoff Seniors meet at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Larkin House at 380 Godwin Avenue. The group has planned several events for the coming months. On Aug. 20, the group will hold its annual picnic at the Larkin House. A trip to the Westchester Theater to see “Kiss Me Kate” is set for Sept. 19. The cost for Wyckoff seniors who are not members of the club is $57. For more information, call Lorraine at (201) 891-2344 Summer Reading Club under way Wyckoff children are invited to join the Wyckoff Library’s summer reading club “Dig into Reading.” Sign up in the Rizzo Children’s Library. Club participants may win prizes and attend special programs featuring music, ven- triloquism, art workshops, origami, theater, food, games, crafts, Digeridoo, Bubblemania, and more. For a full calendar of events, visit wyckofflibrary.org or call (201) 891-4866. The library is located at 200 Woodland Avenue. Wyckoff Meals on Wheels delivers Wyckoff Meals on Wheels delivers meals five days a week to residents who are unable to shop or cook for themselves, regardless of age. The meals, prepared by the Christian Health Care Center, are delivered by volun- teers. Special diets and a sliding scale for payments can be accommodated. For more information, contact Alma Mater at (201) 891-4840. |
| Page 34 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • August 7, 2013 ‘The Wolverine’ goes beyond muscles and mayhem by Dennis Seuling One of the problems faced by filmmakers who work on franchises is playing to both the franchise’s fan base and the general audience. There is no sense alienating either of those audience segments, since box office dol- lars are at stake. It is the rare franchise picture that fits the mythos and still works as a stand-alone entity. “The Wolverine,” an extremely literate superhero movie, is one of those films. Wandering the Yukon in a self-imposed exile after killing his beloved Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) to save the world, Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) is summoned to Tokyo by Yashida (Hal Yamanouchi), the dying Japa- nese billionaire Wolverine rescued from atomic annihi- lation in Nagasaki. Now facing unfamiliar surroundings and a different culture, he is doubly the outsider as both a mutant and a fish out of water. Logan, Wolverine’s alter ego, must acclimate himself to customs and rituals that go directly against his savage instincts. Along the way, Wolver- ine contends with an assortment of ninjas, samurais, yakuza, and a mysterious blonde named Viper (Svetlana Khodchenkova), who might be a mutant. In the midst of new adversaries, Wolverine must rely on new means to defend himself. When one of his most important powers is lost, he becomes particularly vulnerable. Hugh Jackman in a scene from ‘The Wolverine.’ Jackman is especially effective in this, his sixth outing as the clawed mutant. With muscles bulging and veins popping, he has turned himself into the picture’s primary special effect by means of rigorous physical conditioning and a special diet that has bulked him up, making him a comic book illustration come to life. His pained expression and scowls often make him look like a constipated bodybuilder. “The Wolverine” is one of the more character-driven superhero films of the last few years. Without bogging down the pace, it spends time delving into Logan’s inner demons, guilt, and sense of honor. This is one conflicted mutant, and his personal turmoil makes him all the more engaging and intriguing. Jackman does some first-rate acting. Director James Mangold provides plenty of action, particularly a wild scene staged in, and on top of, a bullet train racing at hundreds of miles per hour. This is a text- book example of how to use computer generated images to enhance and advance a story rather than merely show- case technology. There are also meticulously choreo- graphed fight scenes throughout which Wolverine gets to bare his claws and cause some serious chaos. The plot, which is filled with twists, deceit, conflict, and drama, ultimately builds to a loud crescendo. At this point, Mangold resorts to a number of clichés, but by then the viewer is hooked and goes along for the ride. The film’s primary flaw is a gratuitous romantic subplot between Logan and Yashida’s granddaughter, Mariko (Tao Okamoto). This is an odd choice in a movie clearly geared to appeal to fans of action and adventure. Admittedly, there are some very good roles in “The Wol- verine” for women, but the romance seems purposefully tacked on to widen the flick’s appeal to a female audi- ence. Rated PG-13, “The Wolverine” is a pleasant surprise, particularly in light of the far inferior “X-Men Ori- gins: Wolverine” from 2009. Mangold and Jackman are responsible for an intelligent, solid tale that goes beneath the muscles and mayhem to explore a mutant who is mighty physically but fragile psychologically. |
| August 7, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 35 DVD collection features Biggers’ popular detective by Dennis Seuling “The Charlie Chan Collection” (Warner Home Video) is a four-disc DVD box set featuring the famous Asian-American detective Charlie Chan. Made in the late 1940s, these films are among the last pro- duced in a long-running franchise begun in 1931 with Warner Oland, who starred in 16 Charlie Chan pictures. This collec- tion contains four films starring two sub- sequent movie Chans: Sidney Toler, who made 22 films in the series; and Roland Winters, who made six. Charlie Chan was created by Earl Derr Biggers, who based the character on Honolulu detective Chang Apana. Big- gers’ Chan is benevolent, gentlemanly, and heroic, with an apt aphorism for any occa- sion. Although he works for the Honolulu police, his adventures take him to various parts of the world. In “Shadows over Chinatown,” Chan (Toler) heads for San Francisco on a murder case, where he encounters a mother trying to find her missing daughter and a young man searching for his missing girlfriend. Chan determines they are both looking for the same person and soon uncovers a gang that has been benefitting illegally from the insurance of the dead. In “The Golden Eye,” an Arizona gold mine is suddenly making a huge amount of money. The mine’s owner confides to Chan (Winters) that something is wrong and he fears for his life. When Charlie goes to the mine, pretending to be a visi- tor, he learns that the mine is being used as a cover for some major crimes and that someone will soon be murdered. Roland Winters stars in ‘The Charlie Chan Collection.’ The other two films in the set -- “Docks of New Orleans” and “Shanghai Chest” -- both star Winters. There are no extras. “Oblivion” (Universal Studios Home Entertainment) is set after an invasion of Earth by aliens who blew up the moon. Narrator Jack (Tom Cruise) tells view- ers, “We won the war, but lost the planet,” since the nuclear weapons used against the aliens also devastated the world. Now, survivors are being gathered and sent to the Saturn moon Titan to begin anew. A few people, Jack and Victoria (Andrea Riseborough) among them, have been assigned to stay behind to monitor and repair drones that hunt out lingering Fiona’s: New name; same owner Fiona’s Restaurateur Eddie Meto has changed the name of his new restaurant in Midland Park from Casa Bellisima to Fiona’s. Located at 118 Godwin Avenue, the former site of Legend’s Steakhouse, Fiona’s features fine Italian cuisine and excellent service. “It’s the same ownership, quality food and efficient service customers have come to expect since we opened in May, but with a new name,” said Meto. Fiona is his daughter’s name. Diners are invited to bring their own wine to complement their meal. The name change, Meto said, was made to avoid any confusion with his former Montvale restaurant, Bellissimo, which he sold to his nephew this year. “There is no connection now,” Meto said, noting that Jimmy Zeba, a former waiter at Portobello in Oakland, is his partner at Fiona’s. Call 201-857-5800. aliens, called Scavengers. Director Joseph Kosinski has fash- ioned an antiseptic-looking film that draws upon sci-fi clichés and better films, particularly “Planet of the Apes,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Dark City,” and “Star Wars.” The human characters act much like the robots they mind, and seem to have given up emotion. The tone is deadly serious -- even somber -- and the movie’s sense of self-importance soon becomes grating. This is a movie that thinks it is profound, but is not. Cruise continues to pursue action hero roles even though the time may have come for him to seek out more challenging, age- appropriate roles. There is a sad sameness and predictability to his performances of late. The two female leads are bland at best, and fail to create believable portrayals or elicit empathy. Both are as cold and lifeless as the dying planet they inhabit. Morgan Freeman, as the leader of a group of human survivors, brings to mind his body of work as a wise old codger. “Oblivion” attempts far too much, with expectations that the audience will go along for the ride and buy into all the plot tendrils. A lackluster, overly long picture that fails to provide ample payoff, it slogs along, sterile and lifeless, trying hard to be something more than it is. Extras on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include feature commentary with Cruise and Kosinski, deleted scenes, iso- lated score, and a multi-part making-of featurette. “Ishtar” (Sony Pictures Home Enter- tainment), written and directed by Elaine May, is a comic tale of two inept songwrit- ers, Rogers and Clarke (Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman), down on their luck and desperate for money. Taking the advice of their shifty agent (Jack Weston), they are whisked off on a tour of the mystical republic of Ishtar where, upon arrival, they are separately recruited into spying for opposing sides of a planned revolution, while simultaneously vying for the atten- tion of a gorgeous female freedom fighter (Isabelle Adjani). Clarke and Rogers, however, make worse spies than they do songwriters, and soon they are stranded in the desert with only a blind camel and several CIA assassins for company. Intended as an homage to the Bing Crosby/Bob Hope “road” pictures, “Ishtar” falls flat with lame jokes, two miscast leads, running gags that are more annoying than amusing, and Paul Wil- liams songs that are intentionally bad. The film was a costly bomb at the box office. These days, the movie doesn’t seem that bad, but it does wear out its welcome (continued on Crossword page) |
| Page 36 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • August 7, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) quickly. There are no extras on this Blu-ray director’s cut release. “The Sapphires” (Anchor Bay), inspired by a true story, is about four smart, gutsy young aboriginal Aus- tralian women who become unlikely stars in the most unlikely of places, with the most unlikely of allies. Set in 1968, the film follows Gail (Deborah Mailman), Cynthia (Miranda Tapsell), Julie (Jessica Mauboy), and Kay (Shari Sebbens) as they seize a risky, but irresist- ible, chance to launch a professional career singing for U.S. troops in Vietnam. Under the guidance of an R&B- loving Irish musician, Dave Lovelace (Chris O’Dowd), the girls transform themselves into a sizzling soul act and set out to make a name for themselves hundreds of miles from home. Racial tensions play a significant role in director Wayne Blair’s adaptation of Tony Briggs’ stage play. The serious consequences of their choice are emphasized as the girls and their manager witness the realities of the war firsthand. The movie works equally well as drama and comedy. Extras on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include a making-of featurette, interview with the original Sapphires, and a look at the music in the film. “The Sword in the Stone” (Disney Home Enter- tainment) is the Disney Company’s 1963 take on the Arthurian legend. The film has just been released in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack 50th Anniversary edition. In the midst of the Dark Ages, when England has no rightful ruler, a sword imbedded in a stone mysteriously appears in a London churchyard bearing the inscription, “Whoso pulleth out the sword of this stone and anvil is rightwise king born of England.” Scores of would-be kings travel to London to attempt the feat and thereby claim the throne. They all fail. Years later, in the English countryside, an 11-year-old squire nicknamed Wart is devotedly helping his foster brother Kay train to be a knight when he meets the great magician Merlin, who declares himself Wart’s mentor and claims he will lead the boy to his destiny. More episodic in structure than many of Disney’s animated features, “The Sword in the Stone” is none- theless enjoyable, with beautifully detailed animation. The script, however, misses the boat in the relationship between Merlin and Arthur, which could have been developed more. Bonuses include a never-before-seen alternate opening, the shorts “Brave Little Tailor” and “A Knight for a Day,” and the featurette “Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers.” |
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| Page 38 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • August 7, 2013 CLASSIFIED RELIGIOUS RELIGIOUS Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- dor of heaven, Mother of the Son of God. Immacu- late Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecu- tive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. JR RELIGIOUS Prayer to St. Jude cont. from preceding page Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr. Great in virtue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. Thank you, St. Jude. LM Thank You St. Jude May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glori- fied, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day by the ninth day, your prayer will be answered. Publi- cation must be promised. Thank you St. Jude. mb Prayer to St. Clare Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. 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You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecu- tive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. kv Prayer to St. Clare Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glori- fied today & every day.” Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be promised. Thank you for answering my prayer. jw Prayer to St. Jude Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr. 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| August 7, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 39 Franklin Lakes Scribe Third quarter tax bills mailed The Franklin Lakes Tax Collector has completed mail- ing the third quarter tax bills. The grace period has been extended to Aug. 30. Payments received after Aug. 30 will have interest charged back to Aug. 1. The tax collection office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Special evening hours will be available on Monday, Aug. 19 and Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Meena Sivakumar at (201) 891-0048, extension 1216 or msivakumar@franklinlakes. org. Tax Collector Elaine Erlewein is available at (201) 891-0048, extension 1229 on Mondays from 1:30 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Vendors sought for boutique benefit The Franklin Lakes Branch of the Valley Hospital Aux- iliary is seeking vendors and crafters for its Sixth Annual Pre-holiday Brunch & Boutique Shopping Extravaganza. The event is planned for Nov. 13 at the Indian Trail Club, 830 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes. The boutique, which in the past has drawn over 200 shoppers, will be open from m 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the auxiliary’s $1.5 million pledge for expansion of The Valley Hospital Breast Surgery Program at the Luckow Pavilion, which will include a dedicated mammography suite and ultra- sound suite; and to support Valley Home Care’s “Butter- flies” Program, a palliative care and hospice program for children. For more information about vendor opportunities, call Dorothy at (201) 337-1686 by Sept. 15. Teen Karaoke, reading club set The Franklin Lakes Library will host Teen Karaoke on Thursday, Aug. 8. Teens are invited to share their talents from 3 to 4 p.m. Participants may sing solos or duets. Franklin Lakes residents entering grades six through 12 may join the Teen Summer Reading Program. Partici- pants visit the library once a week with their reading log and receive weekly gifts. Registration may be completed in person or online at franklinlakeslibrary.org under “cal- endar.” Teens are invited to write book reviews and post them online to increase their chances of winning prizes. Planners mull Franklin Avenue study (continued from page 5) McManus explained the existing conditions of the road and its environmental constraints, and described the char- acter of the land along this study area and how it is used. She also described the zoning of the study area, which includes the retail business zone, the limited business zone, the industrial and residential zones, and the senior citizen and multi-family senior citizen affordable housing zone. She also listed the variety of retail stores and services permitted in the study area, and several other uses that are permitted in that area. The scope of the sanitary sewer project is described in the study and McManus described the constraints and the opportunities that exist for the core business district, and the eastern residential corridor of the road within the bor- ough. Among the many recommendations McManus listed in her report are several that have short time frames. One is to revise the zoning regulations to require streetscape, site design, and architectural design that foster the creation of a “sense of place” in the core busi- ness district. Another is to revise the district’s regulations to permit retail sales and services with an appropriate defi- nition, while another is to amend the zoning map to create a new district that encompasses the medical and office concentration along Franklin Avenue. The recommendations also include one that would incen- tivize the consolidation of small lots by offering increased development intensity on a sliding scale. Another recom- mendation would revise the industrial zoning districts to ensure appropriate land uses, and another idea would con- solidate the two industrial zones into one zoning district. McManus also recommended that the borough revise the permitted uses to exclude those not well suited to the area, incentivize the redevelopment of the Franklin Lakes Shopping Center site to facilitate the extension of Tice Road to Colonial Road, and require shared access and shared parking in the land use ordinance for properties along Franklin Avenue. |
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