| 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. 48 SERVING THE HUB OF NORTH-WEST BERGEN December 18, 2013 40¢ ☺ What’s News- Franklin Lakes Roundabout Traffic circle updates on hold as officials seek information about development. 3 Franklin Lakes New tool In-car video systems to be installed in seven borough police department vehicles. 3 Wyckoff Volunteer wanted Teens invited to file applications for seat on Wyckoff Environmental Commission. 7 Midland Park Welcome news Garbage contractor will pick up recyclables, resulting in savings for taxpayers. Sleigh bells ring! 11 This year, Santa will be making his rounds in this sleigh crafted from a rescue boat by the Upper Saddle River Fire Department as part of the group’s Project Santa fundraiser. “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 3-6-13 Karen/Janine 12-1-10 Karen/Janine AtlanicStewardshipFrPg AtlanicStewardshipFrPg 20 20 E. E. Main St., Ramsey NJ Main St., Ramsey NJ 201-327-4900 201-327-4900 Is Your Insurance Premium Increasing? Call Allen & Allen Representing over 10 companies 201.891.8790 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 44 Franklin Ave.. Ste. 4, Ridgewood Time to SELL? Outgrown Your HOME? You can Afford a Bigger Home! Let Us Show You How!!! DAVID P. BARTHOLD Cell: 201.481.1572 Direct: 201.493.2984 What’s Inside Classified.......29 Restaurant.....27 Opinion.........25 Crossword.....28 Obituaries......24 Entertainment..26 2-20-13 Janine FairwayEstateFrPg(2-20-13) Michele...from Janine • AbbeyCarpetFrPg(7-17-13) Airport Worldwide Locally & Rev1 Service ColdwellBartholdFrontPage12-18-13 Janine • Nights on the Town Free Estimates Fully Insured 201-444-0315 • Sporting Events • Sedans, SUV’s, Limos, Vans, Buses 81 Franklin Tpke., Mahwah, NJ 201-529-1452 P.O. Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432-0096 Total Window & Wall Fashions |
| Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • December 18, 2013 Villadom Happenings Holiday Boutique continues The Community Thrift Shop, located in the lower part of the Midland Park Shopping Center at 85 Godwin Avenue, will continue its Holiday Boutique through Monday, Dec. 23. The store will be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1 and will resume its regular hours on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shop receives items on Mondays and the first Satur- day of the month between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Items must be in good, clean condition and in season. Household decora- tions, books, toys, and other items are welcome. Member organizations benefit from the shop’s sales. For further information, call (201) 652-7661. Auditions postponed The Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company has postponed the December auditions for its production of “The Gondoliers.” A new schedule of auditions will be planned in the New Year. For more information, visit www. ridgewoodgands.com or call (973) 423-0300. Mahwah Museum offers gift ideas Looking for gifts for a history lover? The Mahwah Museum at 201 Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah carries a selection of interesting local history books, photos, and other items from Mahwah’s past. “The Ford Motor Assembly Plant,” “Roads to Rails,” “From Pioneer Settlement to Suburb,” “Ramapough Moun- tain Indians,” and “The Maps of Clair Tholl” are a few examples of hard to find books that are available to pur- chase in the store. The shop also carries a selection of holi- day ornaments and vintage photos, postcards, maps, and Les Paul DVDs. Museum and store hours are Wednesdays and weekends from 1 to 4 p.m., and Friday Dec. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit mahwahmuseum.org. The Mahwah Museum receives operating support from the NJ Historical Commission, Department of State. Ramsey Farmers Market moves indoors The non-profit Ramsey Farmers Market welcomes shoppers to visit its indoor winter market every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eric Smith School located at 73 Monroe Street in Ramsey. The market will remain open through March. Give Rocky a home Rocky’s family is moving and can’t take this sweet little guy with them, so they hope to find him a great home. Rocky, a neutered Miniature Pinscher, is about six. He is very friendly and playful, and loves walks. He is good with cats and other dogs. Rocky’s time is running out, so contact C.A.T.S. at (201) 666-5444 or care4strays@optonline.net. Stocking stuffers Ramsey Cadette Troops 419 and 421 co-hosted a town-wide Girl Scout Halloween Bingo event in which they collected items for the Mahwah Marine Moms. Pictured are the girls who met with the Marine Moms to stuff holiday stockings to be sent overseas with the items collected. The market offers fresh, local produce and products from over 30 quality vendors. The market includes organic and traditional seasonal vegetables and fruits, hothouse pro- duce, exotic mushrooms, fresh fish from the Hampton Bays, gluten-free baked goods and dinners, honey, homemade pastas, sauces and chili, and organic salads and granola. Available items also include pasture raised, antibiotic-free and steroid-free meats; free range eggs; artisanal breads and cheeses; gourmet olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and nuts; pickles; and dried fruits. For more information, visit www. ramseyfarmersmarket.org or call (201) 675-6866. Artists sought for juried show The Ridgewood Art Institute has issued a call for entries for its 34 th Regional Juried Show. Entries will be accepted on Jan. 11 from noon to 5 p.m. at the institute located at 12 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. Artists are invited to submit one original representational work not previously shown at the institute. The entry may measure up to 44 inches framed. No sculptures or crafts will be accepted. The entry fee is $30 for members and $35 for non-mem- bers. The exhibit will run from Jan. 26 through Feb. 10. A reception will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. For a prospectus, visit www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org or call (201) 652-9615. On Feb. 2, the institute will host a demonstration by John Philip Osborn at 2 p.m. Winter Concerts set Bergen Catholic High School’s Fine Arts Department will host a pair of Winter Concerts in the Blessed Edmund Rice Library at 1040 Oradell Avenue in Oradell. There is no charge to attend either event, but donations will be accepted. The Jazz Ensemble will host its annual “A Christmas Concert” on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Men’s Orchestra and Chorus will perform at 7:30 p.m. For more information call (201) 261-1844. (continued on page 30) |
| Franklin Lakes December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Traffic circle changes delayed by Frank J. McMahon The Franklin Lakes Council agreed with Mayor Frank Bivona that the changes to the traffic circle at the intersec- tion of High Mountain and Franklin Lake roads should be delayed. A resident made the suggestion at Bivona’s “Meet the Mayor” meeting in late October, and Bivona felt it was a reasonable and good suggestion. He made the recommen- dation at the council’s November work session, saying he agrees that more information should be obtained about the traffic impact on that circle as a result of the proposed development of the High Mountain Golf Club. Inasmuch as the golf course development is still in its ordinance stage and no site plan has yet been submitted to the planning board, Bivona agreed that the delay could involve up to six months or more until the planning board approves a site plan for the golf course development. “It’s a tough decision to change that circle anyway,” Bivona said. “It’s a disaster as it is and I’m sure the changes we’re suggesting over the long term would help it, but in the short term it would be an equal disaster.” Bivona said some people think the golf course devel- opment will create a traffic disaster but “we have no hard numbers and bottom line we really don’t know,” Bivona said. He added, however, that “if there is an incredible increase in traffic then maybe we will have to look at some- thing else.” He confirmed he means a traffic light. Bivona said he travels through the circle several times a day and he knows that at certain times it is a free-for-all. He said, “So the best answer right now is to delay it and to see what traffic it brings and then take another step down the road.” The council is expected to approve the comprehensive ordinance concerning the golf course development at the Dec. 17 council meeting, and then Toll Brothers, Inc. will prepare its site plans for the planning board to review. Currently, motorists travel around the circle in a coun- ter-clockwise pattern. There are stop signs on both parts of the circle that meet High Mountain Road. Motorists on Franklin Lake Road can proceed unimpeded through the circle. The changes that were planned for the circle would elim- inate the stop signs on High Mountain Road and require traffic from all four entrances to the circle to yield to traffic (continued on page 24) Police in-car video systems approved The Franklin Lakes Council has approved the pur- chase of in-car video systems for seven police vehicles from an authorized vendor under the state’s coopera- tive purchasing program. Watch Guard of Allen, Texas has been awarded the New Jersey contract for in-car video systems, and both Franklin Lakes Police Chief Joseph Seltenrich and Borough Administrator Gregory Hart recom- mend the utilization of this contract on the grounds that it represents the best price available. The total cost would be $53,308. The borough’s chief financial officer has certified the availability of funds for the purchase and Selten- rich emphasized that the funding for this purchase has already been gifted to the borough. In a September letter to Hart, Seltenrich recom- mended the purchase, pointing out that the patrol (continued on page 31) |
| Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 18, 2013 Midland Park Tina Fadlalla to retire after 30 years at library Midland Park’s reference librarian extraordinaire, Tina Fadlalla, is about to retire. She has been serving the local community since 1983. In honor of her three decades of service in Midland Park, area residents are invited to visit the library on Friday, Dec. 20 for a “Thanks for the Memories” celebration. Refresh- ments will be served all day (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), and library patrons and friends are encouraged to stop by and share their stories about Fadlalla. A cake will be served at 3 p.m. “I have been completely happy in the career I chose years ago. Not everyone can say that!” Fadlalla, a Haw- thorne resident, said. Fadlalla earned her MLS from Rutgers University, and received an undergraduate degree in English from Muhlen- berg College. She began working after school as a page in the Moore- stown Public Library. Before joining the staff in Midland Park, she worked for six years as reference librarian in the Englewood Public Library. In 2010, Fadlalla served as Mid- land Park’s interim library director. Midland Park Library Director Sue Lazzari described Fadlalla as “dedicated, hardworking, and one of the most professional librarians I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. I’m always amazed at her knowledge and the depth in which she prepares for her book discussion groups.” Over the years, Fadlalla has gained the reputation of being particularly helpful in recommending reading mate- rials. “She knows the library’s collection well and has a par- ticularly vast knowledge of fiction. She has an uncanny ability to match a patron’s interests to the perfect book,” Lazzari explained, adding that Fadlalla is irreplaceable. Lazzari also praised Fadlalla’s strong work ethic, saying, “I don’t think I’ve met anyone with a stronger work ethic. She has never slowed down. She’s a real inspiration and a role model. I’m certainly going to miss her. She will be missed by staff -- and especially the patrons.” The director added, “Even if she doesn’t want a pat on the back, we should give her one.” The Midland Park Memorial Library is located at 250 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. For additional informa- tion, call (201) 444-2390. Championship eludes football team The Waldwick/Midland Park high school football team lost its bid for the North 1, Group 2 Division I champion- ship on Dec. 7, losing 26-7 to powerhouse Westwood High School (11-1) in the final game at Kean University. A full contingent of Waldwick and Midland Park fans filled the stands, buoyed by the fact that this was Waldwick’s first sectional championship game since 1988, and Midland Park’s first. “Although we did not come out on top, the Warriors played very hard for four quarters. The coaching staff and players should be proud of themselves,” said Waldwick High School’s Athletic Director Michael Clancy. “The amount of support from both communities was incredible. It was an awesome sight to see the amount of people standing on their feet and cheering. It was a great display of Warrior Pride.” Waldwick’s Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patricia Rau- pers echoed that sentiment at last week’s board of education meeting. “It was wonderful to see so many people out to sup- port our football team at last Saturday’s state champion- ship game at Kean University. They have had a tremendous season, and despite the final score, we can all be very proud of our players and their coaches,” she said. She said that the team’s achievement will be recognized at a board of educa- tion meeting in January. Midland Park Board of Education President William Sullivan applauded the success of the cooperative effort between the two schools that comprise the team. “Although the final didn’t turn out as we had hoped, we’re very proud of what our high school athletes accom- plished this season. The players have embraced each other as friends and teammates, and they played with a lot of confidence throughout the entire season,” commented Sullivan. “The success of this year’s football team is proof (continued on page 25) |
| Midland Park December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Businesses pool talents to assist local family A group of Midland Park businesses has decided to take action to brighten the holidays for a Midland Park Love Fund family. The effort was spearheaded by Iain Foster, owner of Nelund Minton. “In these hard economic times, I just wanted to do some- thing nice this holiday season for someone that really needs it,” Foster explained. He contacted neighboring businesses, who quickly liked the idea, and the Love Fund, whose members are always appreciative of anything that benefits the families it serves. Foster is donating makeovers and haircuts for the family members – a mother and three children. Dr. Ira J. Hanlon is conducting eye exams for the family, and H. Rubin Opti- cians will provide the prescription glasses and frames for a family member. Fiona’s restaurant will host the family for dinner. The community at large can also participate in spread- ing cheer. Each year, the MP Love Fund sponsors a Giving Tree project, and encourages residents to provide gifts to local families that might otherwise not be able to purchase them. While this season is one of joy, it can also be a time of anxiety and stress for families wondering how they will fulfill even the smallest Christmas wish for their children. The Love Fund collects wishes from the families it serves and displays them on Giving Trees, which are erected in Midland Park Memorial Library and various other loca- tions. Each time someone fulfills one of the Giving Tree wishes, a local child’s Christmas is a little more special. Individuals can purchase and wrap a special gift, place the tag from the tree on it, and bring the gift back to the appropriate Giving Tree location. A Love Fund volunteer then brings the gifts to the child’s family before Christmas morning. This program makes a tremendous difference in how a child from a struggling family will remember Christmas. The MP Love Fund holds an annual town-wide fund- raiser around Valentine’s Day, providing local residents the opportunity to help the children of Midland Park neighbors whose families are going through a difficult time. The 36- yearold fund answers the needs of Midland Park’s children in crisis by helping families to cope with personal and financial emergencies. The Love Fund depends on support from the commu- nity, which has a long tradition of giving generously to the organization. Any contribution is greatly appreciated. Donations go directly toward helping families right here in Midland Park. Donations may be made to the Midland Park Love Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 327, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Education Hall of Fame nominees sought The Midland Park Board of Education is seeking nomi- nees for the Education Hall of Fame. The hall was estab- lished in 2008 to recognize key contributions made by past school staff members. The Education Hall of Fame is open to all former Mid- land Park employees who have made significant contri- butions to the improvement of the Midland Park schools in their own special ways over at least a five-year period of employment. Candidates must have been retired for at least three full years prior to their nominations. Individuals nominated should be those whose past con- tributions are still well-recalled, very evident, and much appreciated. A nomination requires the submission of at least two separate letters endorsing the person’s candi- dacy. The letters should focus on the ways the nominee made a special contribution to the school system during his/her time of active association with the district. Nomi- nations should be at least one page in length, but can be longer. Nominations must be submitted by Feb. 2, 2014. There will be no more than three individuals selected for mem- bership in the Education Hall of Fame each year. The win- ners will be announced at a board of education meeting in April and their pictures will be placed in the Hallway of Fame at the high school. Nominations should be sent to: Office of the Super- intendent of Schools, 250 Prospect Street, Midland Park, NJ 07432. |
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| December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Wyckoff Teenagers may apply for seat on commission by John Koster The Wyckoff Township Committee is seeking a teen who is interested in vol- unteering as a student member of the Wyckoff Environmental Commission. The student volunteer must be inter- ested in environmental issues, and must Powerful message Wyckoff recently released this poster as part of the township’s campaign against texting while driving. be able to attend monthly meetings of the Wyckoff Township Environmental Com- mission and some activities from January through December of 2014. The meet- ings and most activities will take place at Wyckoff Town Hall. Wyckoff students who are inter- ested may e-mail letters of interest to wec@wyckoff-n.com before Jan. 17, 2014. “Student Member Environmental Commission” should be used as the sub- ject line. Applicants should describe why they want to participate and why they would be a good member of the team. Applications should include a contact telephone number and the best time to call. The Wyckoff Environmental Com- mission discusses environmental matters as they affect the township and keeps the Wyckoff Township Committee informed about state and national environmental regulations. The student representative will act as a liaison between the committee and local high school students, reflecting the views of his or her peers and hopefully keeping the young people informed. |
| Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 18, 2013 Midland Park Chamber hosts well-attended holiday event The Midland Park Chamber of Commerce recently held its first holiday celebration since the group reorganized. The event, which was held at Fiona’s, drew approximately 50 people. |
| December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 Franklin Lakes Planners offer changes to golf course ordinance by Frank J. McMahon The Franklin Lakes Planning Board spent two nights reviewing the borough council’s proposed golf course rezoning ordinance, and has offered several recommenda- tions. The ordinance would establish a new zone to allow for the development of the High Mountain Golf Club on High Mountain Road. The council introduced the ordinance on Nov. 12 and an adoption vote was scheduled for the governing body’s Dec. 17 public meeting. The recommendations made by the planning board and the fact that the amendments to the bor- ough’s master plan have not yet been discussed may delay the adoption of the ordinance into 2014, at which time it would have to be reintroduced. At the Nov. 25 planning board meeting, the board’s major concern was the impact the 275 unit housing development would have on traffic. During the board’s second meeting, it was noted that the developer, Toll Bros Inc, of Horsham, Pennsylvania, has not yet done a traffic impact study, an environmental impact study, or a fiscal impact study. The board proceeded to make 10 recommendations that would change the proposed ordinance. One recommenda- tion is that the road and traffic would agree with the pro- posed revised verbiage in the ordinance; another is to talk to Toll Brothers about preparing traffic, environmental, and fiscal studies and a conceptual landscaping plan; the third is that generators would have to comply with borough standards; fourth is that only one sign be provided, unless the new proposed road connects to a county road; and fifth is that “Road B” be made slightly larger for off street park- ing for the affordable housing units that will be part of the overall development. The sixth recommendation is that the board prefers inte- grating the affordable housing units, relocating them to a fringe area, or leaving them as is with heavier landscaping; seventh is to reduce the height of the affordable housing units from 45 to 40 feet; eighth is to provide two paths for public access from the development to the borough’s nature preserve; ninth is to adopt the homeowners’ association covenants that are in the borough code; and tenth is that any request for waivers or variances should be approved by the homeowners’ association and incorporated into the borough’s ordinance. The discussion of these recommendations and other con- cerns of the board did not allow time for the board’s review of the master plan and a discussion was held about when that review could be done and whether it could be done before the ordinance is adopted by the borough council. Mayor Frank Bivona felt the changes recommended by the planning board would take time to incorporate into the ordinance, and the adoption may have to be put off until 2014. However, the board decided to try to hold another special meeting to review the changes that must be made to the master plan before the ordinance is adopted and to report to the council if the ordinance is consistent with the amended master plan. According to the tentative agreement with the devel- oper, a residential mix of 60 single-family detached homes on half-acre lots, 160 carriage homes with garages, and 55 affordable housing units without garages are planned for the 131-acre High Mountain Golf Course site. The plan to develop the site has been the subject of discussion between borough officials and the contract purchaser of the prop- erty since March of 2012, when the sale of the golf course was made public by the current owners. The council prepared a draft ordinance to rezone the property to conform to the tentative plan and that ordinance was referred to the planning board for its review and rec- ommendations before coming back to the governing body for a public hearing and consideration for adoption. If the ordinance is adopted, then the developer must return to the planning board for site plan approval and a public hearing that could extend over several meetings. |
| Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 18, 2013 Area NBCUA budget will result in lower per customer cost The Board of Commissioners of the Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority has unanimously approved a $12,972,502 operating budget for 2014. Chairman Brian Chewcaskie noted at this month’s special meeting that the budget represents a decrease of $2,632,005, or 17 percent from the authority’s amended 2013 budget of $15,604,507. “The budget will be submitted to the New Jersey Divi- sion of Local Government Services for their approval,” Chewcaskie said. “Distribution of the final budget and the 2013 final user service charges will be made as soon as possible, but no later than Jan. 15, 2014 as stipulated in our service contract.” It was also announced that the process included an amendment to the preliminary budget that had been approved by the authority commissioners on Oct. 16. This amendment was an adjustment to the projected capital budget for 2014, rescheduling several anticipated major capital projects from 2014 to 2015. The revision does not impact either the operating budget or the oper- ating revenues required for 2014, officials said. Other highlights of the budget include: The 2014 operating portion of the $10,328,405 budget increased by $383,660 or 3.86 percent from the 2013 budget. The debt service portion of the budget decreased by $2,901,665, resulting from the retirement of authority bonds. The capital improvement portion of the budget decreased by $114,000. There was discussion that, even though flow intake was lower than normal, relatively few municipalities would experience increases due to infiltration at some municipal lines. Even in such cases, the cost per cus- tomer was reduced from $324 to $323, the lowest since 2000. As is the customary standard, revenue anticipated from user charges will vary for each community depend- ing on the factors applied for adjusted meter flow, water use, and the number of equivalent dwelling units. According to Chewcaskie, the total amount from all user communities required to balance the 2014 budget is $11,999,923, which is a reduction of $1,454,032 from the original 2013 budget. This budget was amended in Sep- tember to reflect the approximately $1.6 million in ser- vice charge reductions for 2013. The increase in service charges is 1.2 percent over the 2013 amended budget. From its plant operating in Waldwick since 1969, the authority’s service area accommodates the sewer requirements of 75,000 residents. Current municipal members include Allendale, Franklin Lakes, Ho-Ho- Kus, Mahwah, Midland Park, Ramsey, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River, Waldwick, and Wyckoff. The Vil- lage of Ridgewood also has a service agreement with the NBCUA. Atlantic Stewardship’s Food Drive exceeds expectations ASB New Account Representative Michael Hyatt (right) and Mark Messina of Star of Hope Ministries. During the month of November, Atlantic Steward- ship Bank conducted a Food Drive throughout all of its branches. This annual effort aims to replenish the food pantry reserves that are depleted by the Thanksgiving holiday. All month long, both customers and bank asso- ciates are asked to fill the baskets with non-perishable food items. “This year’s collection once again exceeded our expectations,” said Tonni von Schaumburg, the bank’s assistant vice president of marketing. “When we con- tacted the local food pantries they were all very grate- ful as donations continue to remain considerably below previous years.” The collected food was distributed to local food pantries both before and after Thanksgiving. The ben- eficiaries of this year’s drive include the Social Service Organization of Ridgewood, CUMAC, Star of Hope Ministries, Oasis: A Haven for Women & Children, the Pequannock Township Food Pantry, the Wayne Inter- faith Network, Harvest Outreach Ministries in Paterson, Westwood Cares, and New Hope Ministries in Haledon. Atlantic Stewardship Bank, a subsidiary of Steward- ship Financial Corporation, maintains banking locations in Hawthorne, Midland Park, Montville, North Haledon, Pequannock, Ridgewood, Waldwick, Wayne, Westwood, and Wyckoff. Established in 1985, ASB is a full-service community bank serving both individuals and busi- nesses. The bank’s website is www.asbnow.com. |
| December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Midland Park Garbage contractor will pick up recyclables Midland Park taxpayers will save a few dollars on the recycling contract over the next three years, with the same company now picking up recyclables and solid waste. The borough council last week awarded a bid to the current contractor that will be $7,000 a year lower over the life of the con- tract than this year’s price. Sterling Carting of Sloatsburg, NY was the lower of two bidders, coming in at $78,995 for one year; $150,740 for two years and $242.480 for the three-year alter- nate. His price for 2013 was $88,000. Ster- ling is also the borough’s garbage hauler, working under a five-year contract that started in January, 2012. The other bidder, Galaxy Carting of Jersey City, had been the borough’s recy- cling contractor in 2012, taking over when the low bidder that year, Ferretti Cart- ing of Hackensack, was terminated after being declared in default. Galaxy bid $96,200; $192,400 and $288,600, respec- tively, for the next three years. In all six bidders picked up bid packages, but only two submitted sealed proposals, according to Borough Clerk / Administrator Adeline Hanna. Commingled recyclables are picked up curbside twice a month year round, with paper and cardboard collected on the alter- nate weeks. The reason for the season Midland Park Knights of Columbus Council 5498 recently dedicated its Keep Christ in Christ- mas sign in front of the United Methodist Church on Godwin Avenue across from town hall. In photo above, Rev. KyuTae Pak, the church’s pastor, signs his name to the accompanying scroll, as Knights Fred Shaver, Joseph Homer and George Thompson, Sr., from left, wait their turn. The sign, originally displayed on the municipal building lawn but relocated to the church due to legal challenges, has been erected annually for over 40 years. |
| Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 18, 2013 Business Custom Cut Salon celebrates 45 years in business In an age when businesses come and go and competi- tion for clients is fierce, Custom Cut Salon is celebrating 45 years of providing premier salon services to men and women in the Bergen County area. The key to Custom Cut’s longevity and success is expressed in the salon’s name: custom. “We strive to keep it custom for every client who walks through our doors,” said Frank Iozzia, proprietor of Custom Cut Salon and Z’s Barber Shop, both of which are located on Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. “Not only do we provide personalized service, we are staffed by tal- ented professionals who offer expertise in hairstyling, hair design, hair replacement, European coloring, highlighting and straightening, as well as full nail, skin, makeup, and waxing services.” Success, Iozzia added, involves “keeping it fresh” and responding to customers’ needs and industry trends. For example, Custom Cut recently expanded its services to offer spray tanning and eyelash extensions, meeting the demands of today’s fashion-conscious customers. Just this month, the salon introduced a new boutique, run by Kris- tin Dahl Fashion Services, where customers can purchase Front row: Maria Vitale, Debi Cool, Hope Andreevski, Kristi Smith, and Terri Nebbia. Back row: Heather Arnell, Melanie Petkos, Kristen Alexander, Danielle Ponelli, Kelly DiGaetano, Jenine Maiorino, and Frank Iozzia. clothing, jewelry, and accessories. “Custom Cut has become the one-stop shop for all wom- en’s personal needs,” said Terri Nebbia, Iozzia’s sister and the salon’s manager. To ensure that local men have a place of their own, too, Iozzia expanded his barber service offerings and opened Z’s Barbershop next door in 2010. The shop quickly became the go-to place where “guys can be guys.” Z’s is an old- fashioned barbershop with a modern twist. Customers can enjoy today’s modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi service, and traditional hot-towel shaves and other grooming services. Originally launched in 1968 in downtown Ridgewood (continued on page 21) |
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| Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 18, 2013 Holly and mistletoe are symbols of Christmas “Oh, by gosh, by golly it’s time for mistletoe and holly. Tasty pheasants, Christmas presents, countrysides cov- ered in snow.” As exemplified by this holiday hit by Henry Sanicola, Frank Sinatra, and Dok Stanford, holly and mistletoe are integral parts of holiday imagery and tradition. Holly is used to adorn a home in green and red finery alongside evergreen boughs and wreaths. In addition, it has become customary to hang a bouquet of mistletoe under which people are encouraged to share a holiday kiss. While these elements of celebrations are now incorporated into many of the secular and religious components of Christ- mas, they have very different origins. Holly has been used since the days of the early pagans as a decoration for midwinter festivities, when it was brought into homes to keep away evil spirits. The ancient Romans also believed that holly drove away evil spirits, and gave it a place of honor at December festivals dedi- cated to the god Saturn. To avoid persecution during the Roman pagan Saturnalia festival, early Christians would participate in the tradition of hanging evil-repelling holly on their homes to appear like the masses. Eventually, as the number of Christians grew, the tradition became less of a pagan one and more associated with Christians and Christmas. Some people have inferred that holly, with its prickly edges, is symbolic of the crown of thorns Jesus wore at his crucifixion, with the red berries representing blood. Mistletoe was once held sacred by the Norse, Celtic Druids, and North American Indians. It is actually a parasitic plant that grows on a wide range of host trees. Heavy infestation can dwarf the growth and kill these trees. In cultures across pre-Christian Europe, mistle- toe was seen as a representation of divine male essence, and thus romance, fertility, and vitality. The plant also was thought to be a symbol of peace, and anyone stand- ing below it should receive tokens of affection. When enemies met beneath mistletoe, they had to lay down their weapons and observe a truce until the next day. This is how the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe likely began, and why a ball of mistletoe is now hung in homes during Christmas, a season of peace and affec- tion. Homeowners who hang mistletoe and holly around their homes during the holiday season should be mindful of pets and youngsters around the plants. Mistletoe and holly are considered to be moderately to severely toxic, and ingesting the leaves could be dangerous. Mistletoe is commonly hung up high, which should make it less problematic, but holly should also be hung high. Now largely associated with Christmas celebrations, holly and mistletoe were once part of pagan rituals and ancient superstitions. |
| December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Complete the holiday season with gingerbread Whether leaving cookies out for Santa or simply spread- ing some holiday cheer among family and friends, the following recipe for “Soft Glazed Gingerbread” from Eliz- abeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson’s “Tartine” is sure to please this holiday season. Soft Glazed Gingerbread Yields 12 to 20 cookies Dough 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 4 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup blackstrap or other dark molasses 2 tablespoons light corn syrup Glaze 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons water To make the dough, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until creamy. Slowly add the granulated sugar and mix on medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth and soft. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the egg and mix well. Add the molasses and corn syrup and beat until incorpo- rated. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until a dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the bowl and all the ingredients are well incorporated. Remove the dough from the bowl, flatten it on a large piece of plastic wrap into a rectangle about one inch thick, cover the dough with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick liner. Unwrap the dough and place on a floured work surface. If using a plaque with a design, roll out the dough 1/3-inch thick, lightly dust the top with flour, press cookie molds over the dough, and then cut the shapes with a small knife and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about one inch apart. Alternatively, using the mold as a guide, cut around it with a small knife, flip the mold over so the design is facing you, and place the dough over it, press- ing it into the design. Unmold the shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about one inch between them. If using a patterned rolling pin, lightly dust the lined baking sheet with flour and transfer the dough to the pan. Lightly dust the top of the dough with flour and roll it into a rectangle about 1/3-inch thick with a plain pin. Then, using the patterned pin, roll over the dough with enough pressure to ensure a clear impression of the design. Trim the sides with a small knife. It is not necessary to cut into smaller sizes before baking. Bake the cookies until lightly golden along the sides but still soft to the touch in the centers, 7 to 15 minutes. The timing will depend on the size of the individual cookies, or if you have made a single large patterned piece that will be cut after baking. While the cookies are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and water until smooth. When the cookies are ready, remove from the oven and let cool on the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. While the cookies are still warm, brush a light coat of glaze on top of each cookie, evenly covering it. Let the cookies cool completely. When the glaze dries, it should leave a shiny, opaque finish. If you have used a patterned pin to make a single large plaque, cut into the desired sizes with a small, very sharp knife. The cookies will keep in an air- tight container in a cool place for about two weeks. They do not freeze well, however, as glaze becomes watery when the cookies are thawed. |
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| December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Great holiday gifts that won’t break the bank Giving is synonymous with the holi- day season. For many holiday shoppers, thoughtful giving in a way that won’t break the bank is imperative. Many families set limits on how much family members can spend on holiday gifts. Such budgets are a great idea and can even make holiday shopping more fun as shoppers hunt down the perfect gift without having to worry about how they’re going to pay for it. Affordable holiday gifts come in many shapes and sizes, and the following are a few ideas to help you get started. Those searching for a gift for the family foodie are in luck. Plenty of culinary gifts can be had for less than $25. Early risers might appreciate some gourmet coffee beans accompanied by a new coffee mug, while those who prefer tea would no doubt appreciate a variety pack of herbal teas and a new teacup or teapot. Men and women who embrace meal- time as an opportunity to experience vari- ous styles of cuisine would likely love a cookbook filled with recipes from all over the world or a particular country whose cuisine inspires them. Another great gift for foodies is a mem- bership to a club such as “Pastry of the Month” or “Coffee of the Month.” There are often some deals to be had on such memberships come the holiday season. The dawn of the digital age has made photography more popular than ever before. Amateur photographers can now take photos with a digital camera or even their cell phones and post their pictures to the Internet in a matter of seconds. Though online photo albums are popular, a tradi- tional photo album is a thoughtful and inexpensive gift for a loved one who can’t take enough pictures. New parents might also consider giving their youngster’s grandparents a photo album filled with photos of the family’s newest addition. Movie buffs are passionate about their favorite films, and feeding that passion can be easy and inexpensive. Many film fans have a favorite director or actor, so consider giving a collection of that direc- tor or actor’s work. Many film fanatics are also interested in the history of the film industry, so a book detailing that history might appeal to your loved ones. Of course, all film fans generally appreciate a gift certificate to their local movie theater. Pet parents are enamored with their furry friends, so a pet-oriented gift is sure to make their holiday season even more special. A new bowl, a flashy new collar or some additional attire aimed at help- ing their beloved pooch or cat stay warm through the winter months won’t cost much, but it’s certainly something most pet owners and their pets need. For the pet parent who seemingly has everything, remember that pets can never have enough toys. Pets tend to play rough, so their toys aren’t known for longev- ity. Some new pet toys can be had on the cheap, and pet parents will appreciate the gesture. One of the best holiday gifts is rest and relaxation. Offer to babysit a loved one’s kids so the adults can enjoy a worry-free night on the town or simply relax at home without the kids. Another R&R gift is a spa trip for you and a loved one. While this won’t neces- sarily qualify as an inexpensive holiday gift, you can often get great deals on spa treatments and other luxurious services when you book for two. Booking such a trip is also a way to reward yourself for surviving another holiday season. |
| Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 18, 2013 Holiday menu planning for first-time hosts Novice holiday hosts often have a lot on their plates. Whether hosting family, friends, or a combination of both, first-time hosts typically want to impress their guests while ensuring they get enough to eat and have an enjoyable evening. Since dinner is such a big part of holi- day gatherings, hosts often place extra emphasis on what to serve, and that can be tricky for first-time hosts. When planning the menu, consider the following tips. Get a head count. Though other factors will influence what to serve, the size of the guest list may ultimately dic- tate what to serve. For example, a small gathering of four to five people will likely rule out turkey, as even a small turkey will prove too much effort and produce too much extra food. On the other hand, a small dish like lasagna might not be doable for a larger crowd, as it will force one to prepare multiple entrees, which means more time in the kitchen juggling the various cooking duties and less time with guests. Once it’s clear how many guests will attend the gathering, it will be easier to choose a main course that suits the size of the guest list. Decide the type of party. This decision will also influ- ence the menu. A formal gathering should include an appetizer, a main course, and a dessert, including both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees. A less formal gathering gives hosts more leeway. For example, whereas a formal gathering may include soup as an appetizer, hosting a less formal gathering allows hosts to put out some snacks or bread for guests to whet their appetites before everyone sits down for the meal. The more formal the gathering, the more formal the menu will be. Hosts of less formal gatherings may even want to host a holiday pot luck buffet, inviting guests to bring a favorite dish or side dish, while the hosts take care of the main course. Ask guests if they have any dietary restrictions. Upon being invited to a holiday dinner, some invitees may let hosts know if they have any food allergies or medical con- ditions that restrict which foods they can eat. Solicit such information from all of the guests, and try to cater to each guest’s needs. Some guests might be on a gluten-free diet while others may need to limit their sodium intake. You might not be able to meet everyone’s demands. Hosts who cannot provide an appropriate snack should let guests know and give those guests the option of bringing their own snack. Include traditional holiday fare. People have grown to expect certain things from holiday meals, be it sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving, brisket for Chanukah, or holiday cookies and eggnog at Christmas parties. When planning the menu, be sure to include at least one of these traditional items, and ask guests for suggestions. Such fare will give the party a genuine holiday feel, and guests will appreciate seeing some items they have enjoyed at their own holiday celebrations over the years. Don’t overdo it. First-time hosts want to ensure every- one gets enough to eat, so it is easy to overdo things and prepare too much food. This can be expensive, and guests may feel obligated to overeat so hosts don’t have to discard any of the food they worked so hard to prepare. Though it might once have been a holiday tradition to overeat, many men and women now prefer moderation, and hosts should keep that in mind when preparing their meals. Hosting a holiday dinner for the first time can be nerve-wracking, but there are various steps first-timers can take when preparing their menus to come off looking like seasoned pros. |
| December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Gift ideas for foodies Some people are a cinch to shop for come the holiday season, while others can be more of an enigma. When it comes to the latter, shoppers should determine what tickles their mysterious friend or family member’s fancy, such as a favorite hobby or even something to do with his or her profes- sion. Food is a passion for many people and provides holiday shoppers with a great opportunity to make a loved one’s holiday season even more special. Perhaps thanks to the increase in food-oriented cable net- works, foodies, those with an appreciation and passion for cuisine, have grown in number in recent years, and holiday shop- pers with foodies on their lists have a host of potential gift options at their disposal. Cooking class: Many foodies like to eat and love to cook their favorite cuisine. For those who like to get their hands dirty before filling their bellies, consider paying for a cooking class. This can be a great way for foodies to learn something new and meet fellow food aficionados along the way. Specialty spices: Spices can make the difference between an ordinary meal that is devoid of flavor and a meal that is so flavor- ful it won’t soon be forgotten. When spicing things up for a foodie, don’t just buy “regu- lar” spices at the grocery store. For exam- ple, instead of standard cinnamon, buy a specialty spice like Mexican or Vietnamese cinnamon. Such specialty spices can add extra flavor to a meal while becoming the go-to spice. Pressure cooker: Many foodies are fawn- ing over pressure cooking, which can cut down on cooking times without sacrificing nutrition. Some recipes may take half the time to prepare with a pressure cooker as they might with a more traditional cooking method, an important time-saving element that is attractive to foodies who want to enjoy their favorite foods but feel pressed for time on weeknights. While pressure cookers employ steam to cook foods quickly, that steam also traps flavor, whereas boiling can wash away flavors. (continued on page 20) |
| Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 18, 2013 Franklin Lakes Scribe Trustees to reorganize The Franklin Lakes Board of Education will hold its annual reorganization meeting on Monday, Jan. 6, 2014. The 7 p.m. session will be held in the Franklin Lakes Middle School at 755 Franklin Avenue. Library hosts children’s programs Franklin Lakes Public Library, located at 470 DeKorte Drive, invites children ages two-and-a-half to five to its Tot Time program. Program activities include stories, songs, finger plays, and crafts. Franklin Lakes children may reg- ister for the Tuesday sessions, which meet from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tot Time will be held on Jan. 14, 21, and 28, and Feb. 4. Registration for this session will begin Dec. 17. On Feb. 4, registration will begin for the second session of Tot Time. The program is scheduled to meet on Feb. 25, and March 4, 18, and 25. Singer/songwriter Teri Merliss will present an imagina- tive music program on Jan. 15, 22, and 29 at 4 p.m. The program is recommended for children ages two through six. Registration will begin Dec. 19. Sing Along with Teri Merliss is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Lakes Library. Registration may be completed in person at the library, by calling (201) 891-2224, or online at www.franklin- lakeslibrary.org under the calendar of events. Story & craft program announced Children’s storyteller Dick Forshay will present a spe- cial reading of Chris Van Allsburg’s “The Polar Express” on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The program, which will include a craft, will be held at 4 p.m. at the Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 DeKorte Drive in Franklin Lakes. Children ages five and up are welcome to register. To sign up, call (201) 891-2224 or visit the children’s department. Tea Party hosts Congressman Garrett The Franklin Lakes Tea Party and the West Bergen Tea will host a Holiday Party on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the Brownstone House in Pater- son. The keynote speaker, Congressman Scott Garrett, will discuss Obamacare and its effect on Americans. Congress- man Garrett is the chairman of the Congressional Subcom- mittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. Also on the program is Daryn Iwicki, the New Jersey director for Americans for Prosperity. Tickets for the buffet dinner are $40. Call Joe at (201) 891-8728 or Joel at (201) 891-5918. Register for Paws for Reading Paws for Reading will be part of the Franklin Lakes Library’s winter schedule. Beginning and accomplished readers in grades one through five are invited to polish their reading and public speaking skills by reading aloud to well-behaved therapy dogs. Children are invited to par- ticipate for 10-minute periods between 4 and 5 p.m. on Jan. 13 and 27. Registration is required. Call (201) 891-2224 or sign up at the library at 470 DeKorte Drive during regular hours. PBA holds Toy Drive Franklin Lakes PBA Local 150 is seeking donations of new, unwrapped toys for the Policemen’s Benevolent Asso- ciation’s annual Toy Drive. This collaborative effort that involves 32 PBA Locals in Bergen County will deliver toys to various children and charities throughout the region. This year’s beneficiaries will be children at Englewood Hospi- tal and Medical Center, New Hope, Shelter Our Sisters, Tomorrow’s Children, and The Wounded Warrior Project. New, unwrapped toys may be brought to the Franklin Lakes Police Department, 490 DeKorte Drive in Franklin Lakes, before Dec. 18. FLOW Notes Umbrella Sale under way Ramapo High School is holding an Umbrella Sale to raise funds for Project Graduation. The students are offer- ing green and white golf umbrellas for $21 each. Each 60- inch bumbershoot has a metal shaft and wooden handle. A 36-inch telescopic folding version is available for $16. Both sport the Ramapo Raiders logo. To purchase an umbrella, contact Laura Policastro at laurapolicastro464@gmail.com or (973) 271-4056. Sports poster sponsors sought The athletic department at Ramapo High School is seeking community sponsors for its sports poster program. Funds raised by the sale of the posters will benefit athletics at Ramapo High. All American Sports Posters has been contracted to produce the posters. For sponsorship information, contact RHS Athletic Director Ron Anello at (201) 556-1500 or All American Posters at (800) 556-1380. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. Ideas for foodies (continued from page 19) Many foodies also laud pressure cookers for their nutri- tional benefits. Steaming certain foods can intensify their flavors, which allows cooks to rely less on potentially unhealthy additions like salt or butter to ensure a meal is flavorful. Serving dishes: Of course, many foodies want to share the fruits of their labor with friends and family. For the person who loves throwing dinner parties, consider some serving dishes this holiday season. Serving dishes can range from casual (for the foodie who can’t wait to fire up the grill) to formal (for the gourmet foodie), so keep your friend or family member’s preferences in mind before pur- chasing a set of serving dishes. Cookbook: The ideal fallback item for holiday shoppers who can’t seem to find anything for their favorite foodies, cookbooks filled with recipes for dishes from their favorite type of cuisine (i.e., Italian, Thai, Cajun, etc.) are sure to please. When giving a cookbook, peruse a few of its reci- pes to determine if there are any special ingredients that appear throughout. If there are, purchase these ingredients and give them as part of the present. |
| December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 Park Windmill Have coffee with the mayor Midland Park Mayor Bud O’Hagan will host his monthly “Coffee with the Mayor” on Saturday, Dec. 21. O’Hagan will welcome the public at 10 a.m. in the second floor con- ference room at borough hall. Residents are encouraged to stop by and discuss any items of interest in this informal setting. Borough hall is located at 280 Godwin Avenue in Mid- land Park. Cookie Swap announced The Midland Park Public Education Foundation will hold its first Cookie Swap Saturday, Dec. 21 at the High- land School gymnasium. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $10. Guests are asked to bring a minimum of six dozen homemade cookies. Participants will bring home the same amount of cookies they contribute, and are encouraged to bring a container to carry their treats home. Containers will be available for purchase. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Joan Doumas at Chelly1227@aol.com or (201) 889-5301, or visit www. mppef.org. During the Cookie Swap, MPPEF members will be sell- Custom Cut Salon (continued from page 12) by Carmen Iozzia and his partner Sam Caramanna as the Custom Cut Barber Shop, it was the first barbershop in the county to offer haircuts, shampoos, and blow-dry services for men by appointment. In 1988, Carmen’s son Frank acquired the business and renamed it Custom Cut Salon. From there, he expanded his service offerings for women, and developed a staff of professionals and stylists to offer ing tickets for its super fundraiser. Tickets are $50 each and only 1,000 will be sold. The contest will have three win- ners. The grand prize will be 25 percent of the proceeds, second prize will be 15 percent, and third prize will be 10 percent. The Midland Park Public Education Foundation is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization that enhances and supports new curriculum initiatives and enrichment oppor- tunities within Midland Park’s public school system. Visit www.mppef.org to learn more. phone number, and e-mail address to: Midland Park Rec- reation, 50 Dairy Street, Midland Park, NJ 07432 or to mprec@optonline.net. The entry deadline is 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 19. Judging will take place the weekend of Dec. 20 and 21. A listing of all participating homes will be available on the town website. Contest participants should indicate if they would prefer not to be included on the list. Winners will be announced Dec. 24. Library announces ‘drop in’ programs This week, the Midland Park Public Library, located at 250 Godwin Avenue, will host two programs for children ages two through six. Registration is not required. On Dec. 18, youngsters may come for drop-in story time at 10:30 a.m. On Dec. 20, children are invited to stop by the library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to make a holiday craft. Holiday display contest announced Midland Park residents are invited to participate in the borough’s first Holiday Home Decorating Contest, which is being sponsored by the Midland Park Department of Rec- reation. Residents may sign up to join the competition in the following categories: Best Holiday Spirit, Best Use of Theme, and Viewers’ Choice. Borough residents are wel- come to cast their votes for best display. To enter the contest, submit your name, address, hair design, coloring, highlighting, and straightening. In 1998, the salon moved to Midland Park, where it contin- ues to expand services to meet the needs and desires of its customers. Custom Cut Salon is located at 239 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. Call today at (201) 447-2544 or visit online at www.customcutsalon.net. Salon hours are Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Satur- day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The salon is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Changing of the guard John Meeks, left, who has headed the Midland Park United Republican Club for the past five years, passes the gavel to newly-elected president Jack Considine. Meeks, an active Republican volunteer at the county, state and national levels, revitalized the club during his tenure and put in place several new initiatives. |
| Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • December 18, 2013 Religious Notes Nativity announces holiday schedule Church of the Nativity in Midland Park has announced its schedule of programs and services for Christmas and holy day Masses. The church will offer a communal penance service with individual confession on Saturday, Dec. 21 at noon. Five Masses are planned for Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. The Children’s Family Liturgy for families with small children will be held at 3:45 p.m. A Mass for the differ- ently-abled will be held at 5:30 p.m. The 7 p.m. liturgy will be celebrated by the Archdiocese of Newark’s new Coadjutor Archbishop Bernard Hebda. At 9:30 p.m., the choir and congregation will sing carols before the 10 p.m. Mass. For Christmas Day, Dec. 25, Masses will be said at 10:30 a.m. and noon. Church of the Nativity is located at 315 Prospect Street in Midland Park. For more information, call (201) 444- 6362. Christ Church announces services Christ Episcopal Church in Ridgewood will celebrate Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, with a Christmas pageant and family service at 4 p.m. At 10 p.m., join the congregation for a Holy Eucharist Festival with carols and the choir. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, the church will hold a Holy Eucharist Service at 10 a.m. Hymns will be featured. Christ Episcopal Church is located at 105 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. For more information, call (201) 652-2350 or visit www.christchurchridgewood.org. Church welcomes community Ridgewood’s Old Paramus Church invites the families of the greater Ridgewood community to visit during the Advent season, which will end on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Each Sunday in Advent, a brief candle-lighting ceremony is held during the 10 a.m. worship service, after which the children go to Sunday school. On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, the church will offer two services, a family service at 5 p.m. and the traditional can- dlelight service at 11 p.m. Old Paramus Church is located at 660 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. For more information, call (201) 444-5933. Grace Methodist sets services Grace United Methodist Church in Wyckoff will host four services on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Services for families will be held at 3 and 5 p.m. Children will have an opportunity to participate in a reenactment of the Nativity. Candlelight Services will be held at 9 and 11 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 29, there will be a 10 a.m. service. Nursery care will be available. Grace United is located at 555 Russell Avenue in Wyckoff. For more information, call (201) 891-4595 or visit www.gumc.org. Abundant Life celebrates Christmas The youths of Abundant Life Reformed Church, located at 475 Lafayette Avenue in Wyckoff, will perform a Christ- mas Program on Dec. 22 at 10:30 a.m. On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, there will be two services. A Family Candlelight Service will be held at 5 p.m., and the traditional Candlelight Service with the choir will be held at 10 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 29, the 10:30 a.m. service will be cel- ebrated with Reverend Christopher L. Jacobsen. For more information, contact Abundant Life at (201) 444-8038 or www.abundantlifewyckoff.org. Celebrate Christmas at MPCR Midland Park Christian Reformed Church will cel- ebrate the Christmas season with special services. On Sunday, Dec. 22, the church will hold a Candlelight Service at 6 p.m. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, the worship service will be at 10 a.m. There will be a New Year’s Ser- vice on Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. The church, located at 183 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park, offers nurseries at all services and is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call (201) 445-4260 or visit www.mpcrc.org. Bethlehem announces services The members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 155 Lin- wood Avenue in Ridgewood, invite everyone to spend the Christmas season at Bethlehem. The Sunday school children will present their Christ- mas program on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 9:30 a.m. Christmas Eve celebrations will begin at 4 p.m. on Dec. 24 with a Birthday Party for Jesus. Pre-school age chil- dren and their parents are invited to the church parlor for the festivities. At 6 p.m., a Family Candlelight Service will be held in the sanctuary. The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held at 8 p.m., and pre-service music will begin at 7:30 p.m. (continued on next page) |
| December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • Page 23 Religious Notes (continued from previous page) On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, the Festival Service of Holy Communion will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. The church will hold one 9:30 a.m. ser- vice on Sunday, Dec. 29, and will close the year with the New Year’s Eve worship ser- vice on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (201) 444- 3600 or visit www.bethlehemchurch.com. Zion sets Christmas Eve services Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Saddle River will hold two services on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Both services will include Holy Communion. The Family Ser- vice will be held at 4 p.m. and the Festival Service will be at 11 p.m. Zion is located at 96 East Allendale Avenue in Saddle River. For more informa- tion, call (201) 327-0655 or visit www.zion- luthernansaddleriver.org. Celebrate at Ramapo Reformed Ramapo Reformed Church, located at 100 Island Road in Mahwah, will cel- ebrate Christmas with special services and events. In addition to the regular 10:30 a.m. service on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, two Candlelight Services will be held at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. The 7 p.m. service is informal and family oriented. Both evening services will feature traditional lessons and carols. The church offers Sunday school for children ages three through the sixth grade. The regular Sunday service is held at 10:30 a.m. and a nursery is provided during wor- ship each Sunday. For details, call (201) 529-3075 or visit www.ramaporeformedchurch.org. Church hosts Blue Christmas and Christmas Eve services Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church will conduct a Blue Christmas Ser- vice on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. This meditative worship service is designed for those who have suffered loss and for anyone who struggles with sadness, depression, or anxiety during the holidays. The service will emphasize prayer and LIGHT A CANDLE OF LOVE. Since Christmas is a time for remembering, we are lighting a candle in our funeral home for all the families we have served this past year. As you enjoy this Christmas season, we hope this gesture will serve to remind you of Holidays past and the importance of family. May the quiet peace of Christmas fill your heart and home. William Brock Jr. C.F.S.P., Mgr. NJ Lic. No. 3287 William Brock Jr. C.F.S.P., Mgr. NJ Lic. No. 3287 Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 201-891-3400 • Olthuis Funeral Home, 201-652-8844 reflection. There will be musical selec- tions to assist in remembering and dealing with losses of various types. There will be no sermon or Communion, and no offer- ing will be taken. The worship is designed to be ecumenical and is open to anyone. Carols appropriate to the Advent season will be sung. On Dec. 24, the church will hold its Christmas Eve service with a Candlelight Ceremony at 7 p.m. All are invited. More information about BHUMC is available online at www.bergenhighland- sumc.org or by calling (201) 327-3960. The church is located at 314 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. Christmas Carol Sing slated The Saddle River Reformed Church will present its Second Annual Commu- nity Christmas Carol Sing at the Old Stone Church, 481 East Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The program will be held Sunday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. Experience the joyful music of Christmas as sung by the choir of the Old Stone Church, led by Music Director Rozanne Sullivan, and featuring renowned soprano Justyna Gier- mola and singer/guitarist Rebecca Abma. Audience members will be invited to par- ticipate. Children of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. On Dec. 24, the church will offer two Christmas Eve services. The Family Christ- mas worship, held at 5 p.m. will feature carols and the Christmas story. Attendees will hear about the real Saint Nicholas and about the gifts he brought to the children in the Netherlands and New Amsterdam. He will have left some gifts for the children and grandchildren in attendance. The Candlelight Communion worship will be held at 11 p.m. The choir directed by Rozanne Sullivan and featuring Justyna Giermola, will provide carols and music. The message, “Welcome Him,” will be delivered by Pastor Robert W. Fretz. Com- munion is open to those of all Christian traditions. Visit www.oldstonechurchonline.org or call (201) 327-5242. |
| Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 18, 2013 Obituaries Ethel Edna Brown Ethel Edna Brown, nee Bonnett, of Salisbury, Maryland, formerly of North Haledon and Cambridge, Maryland, died Dec. 6. She was 92. She was a 1961 graduate of Paterson State College (William Paterson University) in Wayne and taught elementary school in Wyckoff until her retirement. She is survived by her children Linda Wood of Houston, Texas, Nancy Brown of Salisbury, Maryland, and Leonard Brown of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. She is also sur- vived by 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Stuart S. Brown, her son William S. Brown, and all 12 of her brothers and sis- ters. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Dorchester County, P.O. Box 132, Cambridge, MD 21613. Charlotte O. Ceresnak Charlotte O. Ceresnak, nee Waldinger, of Wyckoff died Dec. 9. She was 80. In her later career, she worked along- side her daughter-in-law at Chocolates Etc. in Wyckoff until 1998. She is survived by her husband Joseph E. Ceresnak, and her children Michael and Karen Allen. She is also sur- vived by three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and her sister Bertha Bacus. She was predeceased by her son Steven K. Ceresnak. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Wyckoff Love Fund, 580 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 or Saint Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Virginia B. ‘Ginny’ Gehan Virginia B. “Ginny” Gehan of Barnegat, formerly of Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff, died Dec. 9. She was 70. She graduated from Saint Saviour High School in Brooklyn. She received her RN from Salve Regina College in New- port, Rhode Island in 1964, and her MS in rehabilitation from Long Island University in 1972. She worked at the Brooklyn Hospital as a medical-surgical nurse and teacher. She was a parishioner of Saint Mary’s Church in Barnegat. She is survived by her husband Ray and her sons Joseph of Hamilton, David of Zionsville, Indiana, and Bob of Virginia Beach, Virginia. She is also survived by five grandchildren and her brothers Dr. David G. Butler of Norwood, Robert E. Butler of New York, and Brian Butler of California. She was predeceased by her parents Dr. Joseph and Margaret Butler, and her siblings Jay and Margaret. Arrangements were made by Bugbee Riggs Funeral Home in Barnegat. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2310 Route 34, Suite D, Manasquan, NJ 08736. Ralph N. ‘Bud’ Grossmann Jr. Ralph N. “Bud” Grossmann Jr. of Wyckoff, formerly of Allendale, died Dec. 9. He was 76. In his early career, he was fleet manager and purchasing agent for Samuel Braen Companies. He later served as fleet maintenance manager for the County of Bergen. He was a member of the Fleet Maintenance Club of New Jersey and the Fleet Mainte- nance Council of the New Jersey Motor Truck Association. He was an honorary member of Protection Fire Company #1 of Wyckoff. He is survived by his sons Ralph and Rich- ard. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was pre- deceased by his son Thomas. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to Protection Fire Co. #1, Scott Plaza, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Janet May Kooistra Janet May Kooistra of Forkston Township, Dutch Mountain, Pennsylvania, formerly of Midland Park, died Dec. 6. She was 78. She graduated from the Hawthorne High School. She worked in nursing at the Paterson Gen- eral Hospital, where she was employed until her marriage. She is survived by her husband Cornelius “Casey” Koo- istra and her sons Kenneth J. Kooistra of Mahwah, David G. Kooistra of Highland Lakes, Michael Kooistra of Mid- land Park, and Timothy A. Kooistra and Donald S. Koois- tra, both of Dutch Mountain. She is also survived by three granddaughters, one great-granddaughter, and her brother Donald Ort of Port Jervis, New York. She was predeceased by an infant daughter Karen Kooistra and by her siblings John Ort and Elizabeth Ort. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Donald F. Lyons Donald F. Lyons of Rockaway, New York died Dec. 5. He was 73. He was a graduate of Fordham Prep and Ford- Traffic circle (continued from page 3) that is already in the circle. Striped triangular areas were planned at all four entrances to the circle squeezing traffic to the right with triangular yield road markings at each entrance to the circle along with signs notifying motorists that they should yield to any traffic that is already in the circle. The changes were requested by borough officials who submitted a request to the county after Borough Engineer Kevin Boswell explained the proposed changes at the coun- cil’s October work session. During that discussion, the five council members pres- ent were informed that the borough’s traffic safety officer agreed with the proposed changes and that those changes were warranted. The council members expressed concern about how to communicate the changes to the public so there would not be any confusion among motorists who are either used to using the circle as it is, or not familiar with the circle at all. That led to the suggestion that the county lower the 40 mile per hour speed limit on Franklin Lake Road in the area of the circle and provide a 30 day notice to motorists ham University in the Bronx. He retired from his 25-plus- year career as an investigative accountant with the general accounting office of the United States government. He is survived by his wife Jeanne Marie Rodgers of Ridgewood, his stepchildren Veronica Sanchez of London, England, Andrew Dell’Aglio of Randolph, Eugene Dell’Aglio of Waldwick, Bill Dell’Aglio of Midland Park, and Chris- tine Thomas of Ridgewood. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, and his brothers Austin of Clark Summit, Pennsylvania, and John of Columbia, Maryland. He was predeceased by his parents Austin and Mary Lyons. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Patrick’s Home for the Aged and Infirmed, 66 Van Cort- land Park South, Bronx, NY. Judith Violet Mitchel Judith Violet Mitchel, nee Enhoffer, of Ramsey died Dec. 9. She was 69. She worked in the operating room at Saint Joseph’s Hospital before working in administration at the Columbia University Dental School and then in the sports medicine department. She went back to school and became an RN, working first at Valley Hospital and then at various home care agencies. She is survived by her hus- band Joel Mitchel of Ramsey, and her children Jennifer Squillaci of Wayne and Donald Thompson of Clifton. She is also survived by her stepson Jolin Mitchel of Madison, Wisconsin, two grandsons, and her brother Ronald Enhof- fer of Fairfield, Connecticut. A memorial service will be held at a future date. before making the changes. Franklin Lakes Borough Administrator Gregory Hart advised that the landmark traffic circle, with its decorative bushes and flower beds, would be kept, but these efforts would make it safer. Hart said the traffic circle would change from a two-way stop intersection with stop signs on High Mountain Road to a four-way yield intersection. He said the new traffic pat- tern, together with improved signage and street markings, is intended to improve safety. Hart also said the reduction of the speed limit in the vicinity of the traffic circle is seen as important to improve safety and to reduce accidents and near-misses in the circle. In August, an online survey of the residents was con- ducted on the question of whether the borough should consider removing the circle and installing a traffic light at the intersection for safety reasons. Over 800 responses were received, according to Hart, with 60 percent of them in favor of keeping the circle and 40 percent in favor of its removal. The project will be on hold until the site plans for the High Mountain Golf Club are approved by the planning board and the borough knows more about the potential increase in traffic that development might bring to the circle. |
| December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 25 Archaeology while there is yet time Every once in awhile, I find something that is worth reading. Usually, it is a story about archeology. A few months ago, “Ultimate Tut” gave us a Tut for our times. When I was a kid, the young pharaoh was said to have died of malaria. A purported mosquito bite on his cheek was cited as evidence. When I was a young man, in the heyday of conspiracy theories and suspicion of power figures, Tut was said to have died of a skull fracture from behind, murdered, it was said, by agents of his own father-in-law who wanted to be pharaoh. Later, the poor kid was said to be so inbred -- Egyptian pharaohs often married their half-sisters to keep the bloodlines pure - - that one leg was drastically shorter than the other. Tut supposedly tripped over his own feet while walking with two canes and fractured his skull, an ignominious end if ever there was one. “Ultimate Tut” gave the kid back some posthumous self-respect. The theory now is that 19-year-old Tut, already the father of two stillborn children with his half- sister, was killed while personally leading his army into battle. Some believe he fell head-first out of his speed- ing chariot and was run over by both wheels, which explains the broken leg, the fractured skull, and the fact that his sternum was missing from the hastily embalmed mummy. Give the kid a break: He died with his face to the enemy and not due to imperfections due to incestu- ous marriages or the predation of mosquitoes. Neanderthals in the days before DNA research were said to have been wiped out by homo sapiens. Wil- liam Golding, a prescient author in many ways, wrote a book in which, as I remember it, a Neanderthal child was captured and adopted by a family of Cro-Magnons and presumably lived to have kids with a Cro-Magnon spouse. DNA tests of modern youngsters proved Gold- ing had something going for him, just as he did in “Lord of the Flies,” where the kids fling off their choir robes and everything goes to you-know-where. The DNA tests show that most Europeans and some Asians have a small quotient of Neanderthal ancestry, generally about one to four percent, with the heaviest concentrations in moun- tainous areas of Europe where there were limited social opportunities. Tut and the Neanderthals owe modern science some thanks. Think, however, how hapless the scientists will be to recapture the more immediate past: department stores, libraries, and other public buildings that are more inaccessible than those lost cities Edgar Rice Burroughs used to write about. The library in my hometown was a beautiful build- ing from the outside. George Washington rode past on his way from Fort Lee to Pennsylvania. Inside, the books were often archaic and some of the librarians did not like kids, which is not surprising considering some of the kids. I did not like some of them either, and I was a kid at the time. The hometown library was not a user-friendly place. My real library was Modell’s on Route 17, which had a bookshop near the entrance that featured paperback classics at a price even a teenager could afford. (They also had a liquor department where I could pass for 21 with a phony French accent, particularly when I made rude faces over the prices on the bottles and shook my head.) The paperbacks I bought at Modell’s for pocket money let me coast though literature courses in college because I knew what was in the books they wanted me to read. Sometimes they even ordered special books for me. Last time I looked, that particular Modell’s was no longer there and had not been for many years. As a summer job during college years, I worked at Alexander’s at the intersection of Route 4 and Route 17. I knew the place inside and out. The store closed years ago. Right after I got out of the Army, when I was work- ing on my first (unproduced) screenplay, I worked in Bamberger’s on the far side of Route 4 from Alexander’s. I knew that place, too. I could show you the secret loca- tions -- the rectangular hidden nests made out of card- board boxes where the stock boys took naps when they were supposed to be working, and the tunnels where the security guards loaded stuff into the trunks of their friends’ cars for a discount price until they got caught and fired. The mechanical baling machine that turned crushed cardboard boxes into blocks of iron-shod card- board figured in my unproduced screenplay. The good bad guy in the screenplay used one like it to get the bad good guy out of circulation, as in permanently. People who read that screenplay were often very afraid of me. I assured them it was all entirely imaginary. They said that made it worse. The central figure was some- thing like Rambo, except at the end you knew he was nuts. Shooting people or disposing of them in balers was shown in all its negative implications and not as heroic. It was a very moral work of art if you managed to get through the first seven-eighths of it. If somebody with a social conscience dusts off that screenplay, they will not be able to shoot on location. Bamberger’s is also long gone. The previous libraries in many towns have also van- ished. I remember the “old” Ridgewood children’s room and the annex where they kept the foreign language children’s books that hardly anyone read. My kids did. Granted, they had no choice, but they could read French, German, Italian, and Spanish from the time they were in middle school. Had I ordered all the books they read from France, Germany, or Italy, I would still be digging myself out of the financial hole. There were books in that room by Hansi -- Jean-Jaques Waltz, a patriotic Alsa- tian children’s writer with a charming style of art. Those books disappeared even before it somehow became patri- otic to hate everything French. You could meet Tin-Tin before he became a movie star. Again, those books are gone. The northern European languages are becoming extinct in the school systems. The trouble with eradicating a somewhat modern building is that it is so quickly replaced by another even more modern building, or by a parking lot, that there will be nothing left to go by some thousands of years hence when scientists wonder how we lived. In mid-career, David Macaulay, having toured the first U.S. Tut exhibit in the late 1970s, weighed in with “The Motel of the Mys- teries” in which archaeologists 2,000 years from now excavate a suburban motel crushed in an environmental catastrophe and try to figure out what the artifacts were. They get almost everything wrong, sometimes with hilar- ious results. At least the fictional cartoon archaeologists had something to start from. In my dreams, I sometimes roam long but well-lit and reasonably clean corridors that can only be the department stories of yore, and the librar- ies before they were refurbished, substantially improved, but weeded sometimes injudiciously and changed for- ever. When the dreams end, where will archaeologists go to reconstruct history? Petkus-Mason exhibits watercolors Wyckoff resident Alice Petkus-Mason’s original watercolors will be on exhibit in the William A. Monaghan Gallery of the Louis Bay 2nd Library, 345 Lafayette Avenue in Hawthorne, through Jan. 4, 2014. Petkus-Mason has studied watercolor under the instruction of Joel Popadics at the Ridgewood Art Institute for the past 10 years. She previously taught business in local high schools and colleges. Her artwork features landscapes from her extensive travels along with animals, birds, flowers, and human-interest subjects. She has shown her work in various juried shows, libraries, and at the YMCA over the past several years. Football team (continued from page 4) that the co-op is working as intended. High school athletic co-ops continue to become more popular in the county and state as they prove to be a safe and cost-effective means to provide co-curricular programs to students in Group 1 high schools,” he added. The Waldwick Warriors team, which finished the season 9-3, has included players from Midland Park since the fall of 2005. Of the 45 athletes on the varsity roster, 22 are from Waldwick High School and 23 from Midland Park. The associate head coach and two assistant coaches are sup- plied by Midland Park High School. |
| Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 18, 2013 Dern turns in Oscar-worthy performance in ‘Nebraska’ by Dennis Seuling “Nebraska” is the kind of film that allows an actor to show aspects of his talent that might never before been fully or even adequately tapped. Bruce Dern has been in a couple of Alfred Hitchcock films, had his hand chopped off in “Hugh, Hush Sweet Charlotte,” attempted to pilot an explosives-filled dirigible into the Super Bowl in “Black Sunday,” and appeared as countless bad guys throughout a career that dates back to 1960. At last, in “Nebraska,” he has a role that is garnering considerable attention and predictions of an Oscar nomination. Woody Grant (Dern) is an elderly alcoholic who has received one of those junk mail sweepstakes notices in the mail. Convinced he is actually the winner of a mil- lion dollars, he sets out on foot from his home in Bill- ings, Montana to Lincoln, Nebraska to claim his prize. Everyone tries to explain that the letter is worthless, but Woody, who hasn’t much to show for all his years, will not be deterred from his quest. Like Don Quixote, he is accompanied by his Sancho Panza, his younger son David (Will Forte), as he sets out to tilt at his own windmills. Because Woody isn’t much for talking, Dern’s per- formance is all the more remarkable. His looks and body language are so expressive that viewers always know just what is going through his mind. Woody is not the type to voice disappointment or dissatisfaction, but his hunched shoulders, sad eyes, and lumbering walk tell all. Had Dern taken on similar kinds of roles in the past, the performance would have been less striking, but what he does with Woody is tantamount to an extra in “Rigo- letto” suddenly stepping into the title role and wowing the audience. Woody Grant (Bruce Dern) and son David (Will Forte) take an unusual road trip in ‘Nebraska.’ Forte, known primarily for his sketch comedy as a member of the “Saturday Night Live” ensemble, is sympathetic as the grown son who has mixed feelings toward his father. With restraint and subtlety, Forte shows David’s transition from a son who has written off his father as a drunken loser to a person who, for the first time, gains insight into Woody’s past, family, and once-upon-a-time aspirations. Woody was never the best father. He drank too much and never seemed to know how to show affection. Now, David is the only one in the family to see how important Woody’s mission is to him. When his initial attempts to reason with his father fail, David agrees to drive Woody to Lincoln mostly to look after his welfare and to give his mother a break. Woody’s wife, Kate (June Squibb), who has been married to him for decades, is resentful of his long- time alcohol dependence and short of patience with his encroaching dementia and stubbornness. Unlike Woody, she speaks her mind candidly, often hurtfully, though Woody seems to have created an inner ability to filter out her constant complaints and criticisms. Director Alexander Payne (“The Descendants,” “Sideways”) shot “Nebraska” in black and white pri- marily to give the Midwestern locations a dullness and starkness that color could never capture. The landscapes are endless stretches of nothingness, flat and unrelieved by anything but cornfields and the occasional low build- ing. The look of the movie is similar to the 1950s small- town Texas of Peter Bogdanovich’s “The Last Picture Show.” Payne’s pace is slow, and he holds his camera on his subjects longer than is the norm. These extra few seconds allow viewers to fully grasp what is going through char- acters’ minds. He also lightens the mood periodically, particularly with Squibb’s outrageous one-liners and the portrayals of Woody’s extended family members. Rated R, “Nebraska” is an enjoyable look at a world that seems simultaneously familiar and odd. Director Payne has established characters whose traits and pecu- liarities remind us of people we know, yet he manages to make them seem like vestiges of a bygone era. |
| December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 27 ‘The Family’ features Americans in witness protection Giovanni Manzoni (Robert De Niro) and wife Maggie (Michelle Pfeiffer) in ‘The Family.’ by Dennis Seuling “The Family” (20th Century-Fox) is the story of the Manzonis, an American family hidden in a small French town through the Witness Protection Program. Giovanni Manzoni (Robert De Niro) has testified against big-time mob bosses and now has a price of $20 million on his head. Agent Robert Stansfield (Tommy Lee Jones) is responsible for protecting Giovanni -- now called Fred Blake -- and family, making sure they don’t draw atten- tion to themselves. Wife Maggie (Michelle Pfeiffer), daughter Belle (Diana Agron), and son Warren (John D’Leo), while not exactly thrilled with their new home, try their best to acclimate. Dropping old ways is tough, and none of the family members is much good at keeping a low profile. Before long, Giovanni is beating people up, Maggie is blowing up the local supermarket after hearing anti-American comments, and Belle and Warren are figuring the angles and manipulating assorted cliques at the local high school. Director Luc Besson (“The Profes- sional,” “La Femme Nikita”) seesaws between dark comedy and graphic vio- lence as he chronicles the adventures of the “Blakes.” Because viewers never see what Giovanni’s crimes were, he comes off more as a cranky curmudgeon than a monster. De Niro and Pfeiffer balance the lighter moments with more intense scenes. Agron (from TV’s “Glee”) and D’Leo offer an interesting, even touching, portrait of sib- lings caught in a life not of their choos- ing. Blu-ray extras include a making-of fea- turette. “Elysium” (Sony Home Entertainment) imagines the future of humanity in 2154 when Earth has degenerated into a morass of pollution, overpopulation, and crum- bling infrastructure. The rich have aban- doned the planet to continue their lavish lifestyle in a space station called Elysium, a virtual paradise. Elysium Secretary of Defense Jessica Delacourt (Jodie Foster), has the job of preventing illegal immigrants from enter- ing the space station, and has no compunc- tion against shooting unauthorized space shuttles out of the sky. Back on Earth, factory worker Max Da Costa (Matt Damon) suffers a massive dose of radiation in an industrial accident. He will die within five days unless he can be transported to Elysium for medi- cal treatment. When his request is denied, he resolves to reach the space station by any means possible. Director Neil Blom- kamp (“District 9”) has borrowed a major theme from Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis” -- contrasting worlds of affluence and drudgery as hundreds of workers toil to operate underground machines that power the ultra-modern city above where the wealthy bask in luxury. Bonuses on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include featurettes on the making of the movie, its production design, the visual effects, and profiles of Matt Damon and Jodie Foster. “The Blue Angel” (Kino Classics) is the 1930 German film that made Marlene Dietrich an international star. This early sound film, directed by Josef von Stern- berg, is a parable of one man’s fall from respectability. Emil Jannings stars as Pro- fessor Rath, a sexually repressed instruc- tor in a boys’ prep school. Learning of the pupils’ infatuation with a local nightclub singer, he decides to personally investigate the matter. However, as soon as he enters the shadowy Blue Angel nightclub and sees the smoldering Lola-Lola (Dietrich), Rath is seduced by her brazen sensuality. Despite Dietrich’s eye-commanding performance, Jannings holds his own and is superb as the tortured academic who realizes he is being drawn into dangerous territory, but simply cannot help himself. The two-disc ultimate Blu-ray edition includes both the German and English versions (Sternberg shot both versions version simultaneously), scene compari- sons of the two versions, Dietrich’s “Blue (continued on Crossword page) Correction The article about Café Amici that appeared in the Dec. 11 edition incorrectly identified the restaurant’s director of cater- ing. Owners Brent Castone and George DeLuca assist clients with this service. Villadom TIMES regrets the error and any inconvenience it may have caused. |
| Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 18, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) Angel” screen test, and Dietrich concert footage. “The Lone Ranger” (Disney) is an updated reimagin- ing of the former Texas Ranger who put on a mask to fight bad guys in the Old West. The character, created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, became an imme- diate hit with youngsters and their families on radio and later on TV. The new version stars Armie Hammer as the title character and Johnny Depp as Tonto. This is hardly the Lone Ranger from the old days. Director Gore Verbinski has put together a Wild West show that is as far-fetched as it is overly long at two-and- a-half hours. The problem is a combination of excess and imbalance. Since Depp’s name sells more tickets than Hammer’s, this “Lone Ranger” has become essentially Tonto’s story, with the masked man a supporting charac- ter in the feature film that bears his name. Depp is one of Hollywood’s most eccentric actors, and this quirkiness has paid off with such characters as Jack Sparrow, The Mad Hatter, and Edward Scissorhands. It is fun, initially, to see Depp as the Ranger’s faithful Indian friend, but he fails to sustain the weirdness and a lot of his choices fall flat. Sporting a headdress with a bird with wings spread is the oddest of his conceits, and the actor often looks as out of place as his headgear. This Lone Ranger and Tonto are tough to believe as the Holmes and Watson of the Old West. The movie over- stays its welcome long before the final credits roll. Bonus features on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include a digital copy, bloopers, deleted scenes, and three behind-the-scenes featurettes. “The Whip and the Body” (Kino Classics) is a gothic horror fantasy directed by Mario Bava, often regarded as an influence on modern-day directors Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci. Though Italian horror pictures typically revel in graphic violence, “The Whip and the Body” is relatively restrained. Christopher Lee stars as Kurt Men- liff, the sadistic son of a wealthy count, who returns to his family mansion much to the dismay of the family, their servants, and the beautiful woman (Daliah Lavi) with whom he shares a fondness for the lash. When Kurt is found murdered, it brings no peace to those who feared him, as his ghost continues to cause trouble. Assorted melodramatic soap opera-style subplots ensue. Bava manages to sustain a creepy atmosphere and a palpable sense of foreboding throughout. Essentially a whodunit couched in the supernatural, the film most closely resembles the American Inter- national Edgar Allan Poe horror movies of the ‘60s. Special features on the Blu-ray release include audio commentary by Mario Bava biographer Tim Lucas and trailers from several Bava films. The film is in Italian with optional English subtitles. There is also an English dubbed version. |
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| December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 31 Wyckoff Wanderings Pet licenses available During the Months of December and January, Wyckoff residents may license their dogs and cats for 2014 at the municipal clerk’s office at town hall, 340 Franklin Avenue. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Licenses will also be available on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Pet owners are reminded to bring proof of the pet’s rabies vaccination and alteration papers. The fee for an altered pet is $11 and $14 for an unaltered pet. After Feb. 1, 2014, a late fee of $10 per animal will be charged in addition to the regular licensing fee. Replace- ment tags may be purchased throughout the year for $5. The Annual Free Rabies Prevention Program will be held Saturday, Jan. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the DPW Garage located at 475 West Main Street in Wyckoff. Municipal calendars mailed The Township of Wyckoff’s 2014 municipal calendar was recently delivered to local homes and businesses. Residents who do not receive a mailed copy may visit the municipal clerk’s office in town hall, 340 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff, to obtain one. This year’s calendar is based on the theme of emer- gency preparedness and includes tips for staying safe in an emergency. The calendar highlights the Wyckoff Office of Emergency Management, the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department, and the Wyckoff Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The calendar is also a useful reference guide for trash and recycling schedules, voting districts, polling locations, and important dates and telephone numbers. Residents are encouraged to log onto www.wyckoff- nj.com to sign up for E-news updates that are sent directly to their computers or data phones, register their cell phones at the Reverse 911 symbol on the home page, and sign up for text messages from the Wyckoff Police Department at the Nixle Text Message symbol. Facebook users may also click on Wyckoff, NJ Office of Emergency Management and “like” the page to receive storm emergency informa- tion from the Wyckoff Police Department. Weight loss groups forming CR Fitness owner Charlie Remiggio has created a unique weight loss group class that incorporates a group support system along with an exercise program. In addi- tion to learning how to exercise safely and effectively, the class learns strategies to handle stress and daily challenges. Classes are kept small to ensure individual attention. Call (973) 709-0340 or visit www.crfitness.com for details. Christmas Tree Sale under way The Wyckoff Lions Club’s annual Christmas Tree Sale is under way at the parking lot across from Boulder Run on Franklin Avenue. The sale will continue through Dec. 20 or until all the trees are sold. This is the 40th year of the club’s sale. The Lions are offering a selection of balsam, Frasier, and Douglas firs. This year, a wreath maker will be on site to assist with designing wreaths in 12-, 16-, and 20-inch sizes. Sale hours are Monday through Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Career coach offers program Michele Meussner, founder of Red Cup Career Services, will present “Ace That Job Interview!” on Thursday, Dec. 19 at the Wyckoff Public Library. The 7 p.m. program will be held in the Monroe Room and will include tips on how to make a strong, positive first impression in job interviews. This free, interactive workshop will give college stu- dents and recent college graduates help navigating today’s complex job search process. Preregistration is required. To register, call the reference desk at (201) 891-4866 and select option 2, or e-mail wyckref@bccls.org. The library is located at 200 Woodland Avenue in Wyckoff. Register for softball The Wyckoff Recreation and Parks Department is cur- rently holding registration for its select traveling softball teams. Registration will be held in the recreation office on Woodland Avenue from of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for Wyckoff girls ages nine through 14 as of Jan. 1, 2014. Registra- tion will be ongoing through Jan. 10, 2014 and is open to Wyckoff residents only. A copy of the registrant’s birth cer- tificate is required at registration. The program fields teams at the U10, U12, and U14 levels. Practices for the summer program will begin in late March or early April and games will be played from mid- June through July. For more information, call (201) 891-3350. Press releases for this column may be e-mailed to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. In-car video (continued from page 3) vehicles in use by the Franklin Lakes Police Department are not presently equipped with any type of recording system, audio or video, which would allow for the archiving of events with which an officer may become involved during the course of a shift. “These types of systems are commonly utilized by modern police agencies,” Seltenrich wrote, “and the use of in-car recording technology for law enforcement vehicles has many practical benefits. Seltenrich pointed out that the in-car video systems would enhance officers’ safety during the detention of pris- oners, simplify an incident review, reduce agency liability, augment recruit filed training and in-service training, improve agency accountability and community perception of law enforcement, enhance officer performance and pro- fessionalism, and assess the use of force and other police/ citizen interactions, including, but not limited to, internal affairs investigations. “During recent months,” Seltenrich wrote, “my staff and I have viewed and evaluated various models of in-car camera systems and have selected a system marketed by Watch Guard Video, for potential installation into each of the department’s marked patrol vehicles, which would enable video and audio recording. “Watch Guard is an established, reputable, company with many law enforcement customers who are satisfied with the products and service. I respectfully propose, for consideration by the mayor and council, the outfitting of the police departments patrol vehicle fleet with the in-car camera system. This particular system is a state-of-the-art product which should serve the needs of the police depart- ment for many years to come. Seltenrich told Hart that the total estimated cost for completely equipping the department’s patrol vehicle fleet with this system would include: front-facing video car cam- eras/recorders, rear seat video cameras/recorders, wireless microphones, transmitters for officers’ use, a stand-alone computer server adapted to host all of the patrol car video and audio recordings, automatic drive-by download- ing capabilities, a headquarters roof-mounted antenna to facilitate the transmission of the data, vendor training of departmental personnel, installation and preparation of the system’s computer server, software licensing, and a five- year extended warranty coverage agreement. F.J. MCMAHON |
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