| 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. 42 SERVING THE HUB OF NORTH-WEST BERGEN November 6, 2013 40¢ ☺ What’s News- FLOW Area Hot topic Regional high school trustees approve bonus goals for interim superintendent. Wyckoff On display 3 Award-winning township artist’s paintings now being featured at county exhibit. Midland Park At the helm 4 Mark McCombs selected to serve as borough’s fire chief; will begin in January. Midland Park Guest of honor Corporal Amy Steppe of Ridgewood to be key- note speaker at Veterans Day ceremony. Honoring those who serve 8 Steve Toms, Nancy Nielsen, and Jan Toms, members of American Legion Post 57 in Waldwick, fill gift boxes to be delivered to American servicemen and women overseas as part of the post’s One Box/One Soldier program. “The ������������������������������ Best Deal In Town” your residential 64 on Franklin Avenue Tpke. 190 ������������������ Waldwick, Ridgewood, loan. mortgage NJ NJ ����������������� For information contact: ������������ • • CUSTOM DRAPERIES CUSTOM DRAPERIES • • UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERY • • SHUTTERS SHUTTERS 201-444-7100 ��������������� www.asbnowmortgage.com Offices in Bergen, Morris & NML#737325 Passaic Counties 20 20 E. E. Main St., Ramsey NJ Main St., Ramsey NJ 201-327-4900 201-327-4900 3-6-13 Karen/Janine 12-1-10 Karen/Janine AtlanicStewardshipFrPg Is Your Insurance AtlanicStewardshipFrPg Premium Increasing? 500 Rte. 17 South Call Allen & Allen Ridgewood, NJ Representing over 10 companies 201 652 2300 201.891.8790 TIRE SALE Ask for Scott! www.Insurance4NewJersey.com Fairway Estate Landscaping of Hawthorne • Wood Floor Refinishing • Area Rugs/Remnants • In Home & Area Rug Cleaning 1030 Goffle Rd. @ Rt. 208 973.427.7900 www.buyabbey.com Beautiful Green Lawns “Reducing pesticides, one lawn at a time.” You Can Help! Call Us Today 201-447-3910 Midland Park What’s Inside Never worry about a POWER OUTAGE again! Schedule a FREE in home estimate today! 201-436-3728 Lic # 13VH07716400 Classified.......29 Restaurant.....27 Opinion.........22 Crossword.....28 Obituaries......24 Entertainment..26 2-20-13 Janine FairwayEstateFrPg(2-20-13) Kim...from Janine • AbbeyCarpetFrPg(7-17-13) Airport Worldwide Locally & Rev1 Service TownGeneratorFrontPage10-30-13 Janine • Nights on the Town Rev2 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 5 |
| Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • November 6, 2013 Villadom Happenings District governor to address Rotary Rotary District Governor Len Agrusti will address the Allendale-Saddle River Rotary on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The group will meet at 8 a.m. at Louie’s Place located at 29 West Allendale Avenue in Allendale. Agusti will discuss Rotary activities in the district. Veterans Day ceremony set American Legion Post 53 in Ridgewood invites the community to attend its service in honor of Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11. The 11 a.m. service will be held at the flagpole located at Veterans Field and Linwood Avenue. Christmas comes to de Snoep Winkel The de Snoep Winkel Gift Shop and Tea Room at the Christian Health Care Center, 301 Sicomac Avenue in Wyckoff, will hold its annual Christmas Boutique and Open House from 9 to 5 on Nov. 8 and from 10 to 4 on Nov. 9. An assortment of Christmas ornaments, gifts, jewelry, candles, and Delftware will be available for sale. Visitors may enjoy a cup of hot mulled cider, music, and scents while getting a start on their Christmas shopping. The gift shop and tea room now have extended evening hours on Thursdays and Fridays. The shop will be open Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 to 5, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 to 7, and Saturday from 10 to 4. All pro- ceeds from de Snoep Winkel benefit residents, patients, and clients of the CHCC. For details, call (201) 848-5946. Waldwick Band opens Concert Series The Waldwick Band will open its 2013-14 Winter Season Nov. 10 at the Village School, 100 West Prospect Street in Waldwick. The concert will begin at 2:30 p.m. Under the direction of Edmund A. Moderacki, the band will open with its 2013-14 signature piece, J.J. Richards’ “Emblem of Unity.” Moderacki will conduct the ensemble in Gustav Holst’s “Hammersmith,” “Masianello Over- ture” by French composer D.F.E. Auber, and a selection entitled “Irving Berlin Showstoppers.” The program will also include Louis Moreau Gottschalk’s version of “The Star Spangled Banner,” Aaron Copland’s “Variations on a Shaker Tune,” Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Dance of the Tum- blers,” and Richard Rodgers’ “Guadalcanal March from Victory at Sea.” Marches by William Hill and John Phillip Sousa will complete the concert. The band will also perform on Feb. 1, March 16, and May 4, 2014. For more information, visit www.waldwick- band.org. Moms host ‘Support Our Troops Night’ The Mahwah Marine Moms/North Jersey Military Moms invite the community to the seventh annual Support Our Troops Night on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The event will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. at Mahwah Bar & Grill located at 2 Island Road in Mahwah. The restaurant will donate 10 percent of all the food portion of the evening’s dinner bills. The Moms will also be honoring any veterans who attend this event with a certificate of appreciation for their service. The night will feature a special patriotic performance by members of the Harmony Celebration Chorus at 6:30 p.m. At 8 p.m., the winner of the American Flag Quilt will be announced. The beautiful handmade quilt was crafted by and donated to the Moms by Mahwah resident Joan Flan- nigan Clark. The Mahwah Marine Moms/North Jersey Military Moms started in 2006. The group’s mission is to sup- port those who serve by sending a “little bit of home” to deployed troops. To have someone added to the Mom’s shipping list, or to join the Moms, contact mahwahmarinemoms@yahoo. com. Tax-deductible donations to defray the organization’s shipping expenses may be made to Mahwah VFW Post 7124 (MMM). Visit www.mahwahmarinemoms.com for more details. Academy marks golden anniversary The Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Frank- lin Lakes will celebrate the school’s 50 th anniversary with a Grand Class Reunion set for Saturday, Nov. 30. The festivi- ties planned include the Hank Corsale Basketball Tourna- Advancing education Washington School (Wyckoff) students Amanda Vicente with dad Paul Vicente and Nicholas Vitale with grandpa Tom Madigan received dictionaries as part of the Wyckoff/Midland Park Rotary Dictionary Project. All third grade students in Wyckoff and Midland Park received dictionaries as part of this Rotary outreach. ment/Morning Tip Off, an Alumni Mass at 5:30 p.m., and a post-Mass reception. RSVP to www.ambs.org or e-mail ambs50years@gmail.com. Embroiderers’ Guild plans meeting Jack Blumenthal of Lion Brand Yarn will address the Bergen Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America on Monday, Nov. 11. The group will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Red Barn at the Guardian Angel Church, 320 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale. The public is welcome. Woyce to speak Author and photographer Kevin Woyce will present a lecture on the Palisades to the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Lunch will be served at noon. The cost to attend is $20 for non-members. To make a reserva- tion, call the club office at (201) 444-5705. Holiday House Tour planned Rebuilding Together Bergen County will host a Holi- day House Tour featuring eight beautiful homes located in Mahwah, Upper Saddle River, Saddle River, Wyckoff, and Waldwick on Nov. 12. The tour will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Homes will be decorated for the autumn and winter holidays by the area’s most accomplished and talented designers. There will be homes decorated for Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. There will also be a winter wonderland home. Rooms will be decorated to feature the best in holiday décor. There will be boutique shopping and contest prizes. Contest tickets are $5 each, or three for $10. Christine Nunn, the executive chef of Westwood’s Grange, will sign copies of her newly-released “The Preppy Cook- book” at one of the homes. A three course lunch will be available for $16.95 from noon to 3 p.m. at Savini Restaurant, 168 West Crescent Avenue, or Restaurant L at 9 Franklin Turnpike, both in Allendale. Tickets are $40 per person. House tour tickets may be purchased by check made out to Rebuilding Together Bergen County and mailed with an e-mail address to Judy Morton, 11 Shadow Road, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. A numbered e- ticket will be sent by e-mail prior to the tour, and will include a tour map. Tickets may also be pur- chased in advance at Theodora’s Gracious Gift and Design, 74 West Allendale Avenue in Allendale. Tickets purchased the day of the event will cost $50. Proceeds from the tour will benefit Rebuilding Together Bergen County, which preserves affordable housing and (continued on page 30) |
| November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 FLOW Area Board approves bonus goals for superintendent by Frank J. McMahon The Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Edu- cation has approved several criteria for the interim superintendent to achieve by the end of his term in August 2014 in order to receive certain merit bonuses. If the crite- ria are met, Ernest Palestis, could receive up to 15 percent of his base salary in merit bonuses. When Palestis was appointed in May, his salary was established at $606 per day for the days actually worked, but not more than an annual salary of $157,500. It was agreed at that time that he could, however, receive merit pay of up to 15 percent if cer- tain quantitative and qualitative criteria are met. A recent state law capped superinten- dent salaries according to the number of students in the district and the merit bonus plan is an approved method of increasing those salary caps. The criteria for the merit bonuses include the successful implementation of the 1:1 Laptop Initiative, increasing the average score on Advanced Placement tests, increasing classified students’ scores on the High School Proficiency Assessment in mathematics, and improving community communication and engagement with the three towns that make up the school district (Franklin Lakes, Oakland, and Wyckoff). Trustee Elizabeth Pierce pointed out that the merit bonus plan is supported by the New Jersey School Boards Associa- tion and is permitted by the Bergen County Executive Superintendent. She pointed out that other school districts are approving similar bonus plans and that, even with the bonuses, Palestis’ salary will be less than the $197,500 salary of the district’s previ- ous superintendent. Trustee Kenneth Porro also explained the rationale of the merit bonus plan, saying that when the employees of a private com- pany do a good job, the company’s chief executive officer is often rewarded. The board’s approval of the merit bonus plan came after a 90-minute closed session meeting of the board that followed the regu- lar public meeting on Oct. 21. At that meet- ing, a strong objection to the merit bonuses was voiced by the Ramapo Indian Hills Education Association. During the regular public meeting, the leaders of the RIHEA, which has a contract that will expire in June 2014, spoke out against the merit bonuses for the interim superintendent. Barbara Duhig, president of the RIHEA, which represents the teachers and other dis- trict employees, pointed out that if all the goals are achieved, Palestis would receive a total of a 15 percent increase in the salary he received when he began to serve the dis- trict. She questioned if that would cause the district to exceed its state-mandated budget increase cap of two percent. Cherylin Roeser, the vice president and chief negotiator for the RIHEA, said she (continued on page 25) |
| Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 6, 2013 Wyckoff Award-winning township artist featured at exhibit During the month of November, Wyckoff artist Mark Oberndorf will be the featured exhibitor at a display in the lobby of the Bergen County Administration Building, One Bergen County Plaza in Hackensack. Oberndorf won this honor by earning the Best in Show award at last month’s Art in the Park show at Van Saun Park. Oberndorf, 52, was born in New York City and raised in Bergen County. He studied at the Art Students’ League and at Rider University. He has exhibited his artwork at Mark Gallery in Englewood, Plus One Gallery in London, Mark Oberndorf displays some of his work. Westwood Gallery in Westwood, Mason/Murer Gal- lery in Atlanta, Eliot Fouts Gallery in Sacramento (Cali- fornia), ArtExpo in New York City, Kerygma Gallery in Ridgewood, J. Richards Gallery in Englewood, and Sola Gallery in Provincetown (Massachusetts). One of his paintings, “The Bendix Diner,” has been featured on a New Jersey billboard. His work has been acknowledged by various media outlets, including the New York Times and News12 New Jersey television. His pieces have been purchased for vari- ous private collections. “My realist style of painting has been most strongly influenced by Edward Hopper and Johannes Vermeer. Other major influences are 17 th century Dutch genre paint- ing, French impressionism, Spanish and Italian realism, and 19 th and 20 th century American plein air painting,” Oberndorf said. “My artistic goal is to capture the mood of my subject through intelligent observation and execution of all natural light effects, alongside faithful rendering of perspective and creative composition. “Most recently, my focus has been on capturing com- munal landmarks in pre-gentrified neighborhoods in Bergen County…and New York City before their imminent (continued on page 25) |
| Midland Park November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Mark McCombs to head volunteer fire department Mark McCombs Lifelong resident Mark McCombs has been elected chief of the Midland Park Volunteer Fire Department. He will succeed Chief Mark Berninger when he is sworn in on Jan. 1. Jason Crean will be the new assistant chief and Jeff Casson, captain. “I grew up in the fire department; both my father and grandfather were members, so it means a lot to me to follow in their footsteps,” said McCombs, whose younger brother, Kevin, is also a member of the department. Their father, Jim, who led the department in 1982-83, is still a member after 40 years. McCombs joined the department in 1995, quickly work- ing his way up to become a lieutenant when he was only 20 years old. He said what he has enjoyed most over those 19 years is providing a community service and the camarade- rie developed with other firefighters. Once he takes over the 45-man department, he said he’d like to continue the traditions developed over the past 100 years, but also increase training, boost membership and seek out additional grant funds, if available, to improve the facilities and upgrade equipment. McCombs acknowledged that getting new members is a constant struggle because of the huge time commitment involved, not only in attending fire school, but also in par- ticipating in department drills and other activities. He said that while membership is strong, it is below previous levels and said he would work with the other officers to see what could be done. A graduate of Midland Park High School and Ramapo College, with a master’s from Seton Hall University, the 36- year-old has been a police officer with the Franklin Lakes Police Department for the past 14 years. |
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| November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Midland Park Signals will get generators Police Chief Michael Marra is working with the county to assure traffic signals in town are operable during an emergency. During Superstorm Sandy last year, he said, the town was left without function- ing signals for at least a day. Marra said the four signals in town would be outfitted with the necessary components to accept a portable genera- tor hookup in case of an extended power outage. He said the borough would pur- chase the equipment out of the capi- tal budget, and the county would do the installation at no cost to the borough. The actual generators will be stored at the DPW building until needed. He said the DPW already has two generators that can be used, but two more would have to be acquired. The chief said the borough’s proposal is now being reviewed by the county engi- neer’s office, and he is awaiting formal approval to get the job done. He explained that the county has total control over the signals and requires the use of a county- approved vendor as well. During the last borough council meet- ing, Chief Mara also reported on his department’s efforts to reduce speeding in the areas where there have been com- plaints of excessive speeding. He said increasing traffic enforcement in those areas and posting of the electronic porta- ble sign have proven to be effective tools. He said often drivers are surprised to see their actual speed on the sign and natu- rally slow down when they realize they were speeding. Councilman Jack Considine said offi- cers should “take a harder line on speed- ers,” issuing summonses rather than just verbal warnings. “People get the impres- sion it’s just a game; we ought to enforce a lot more,” Considine said. Marra noted that officers use discretion in the issuing of summonses, taking into consideration whether it’s a first offense and the severity of the violation. He said in the areas of recent concern, Highwood Avenue, Franklin Avenue and Greenwood Avenue, radar checks on a number of occasions showed that 85 per- cent of the drivers were doing 29, 32 and 28 mph, respectively. He acknowledged, however, that drivers do have a tendency to slow down when an officer is present. |
| Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 6, 2013 Midland Park Corporal Amy Steppe to speak on Veterans Day by John Koster Corporal Amy Steppe of Ridgewood, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps who served in Japan, will be the guest speaker at the Midland Park Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. She is known for being an engaging public speaker. Steppe’s spouse, Sergeant Mark Steppe, is a U.S. Army combat veteran of Iraq who now has a serious health issue. Cpl. Steppe is at the forefront of championing her hus- band’s cause. Sgt. Steppe, who served in combat in Iraq in 2005- 2006, rescued two buddies under fire, rounded up 18 prisoners, and received the Combat Infantry Badge for sustained service under fire. Originally from southern California, he was an athletic and active outdoorsman. He served in South Korea before joining the infantry in Iraq. He received an honorable discharge and a number of ser- vice medals for action overseas, and was nominated for the Bronze Star, a decoration for valor, due to his rescue of his two buddies and the attempted rescue of a third who died in his arms. Some months after he returned to the United States, Mark began to experience medical symptoms that were Amy and Mark Steppe organic rather than psychological. He was forced to give up college and a part-time job. He is now a semi-invalid who walks with a cane and experiences constant pain. Amy, a long-time Ridgewood resident, and her parents assist with his daily needs and frequent medical appoint- ments. They have two young sons. Amy reports that, at one point, Mark’s service records were lost, and she and Mark have yet to understand the exact nature of his medical problems. They continue to investigate why a once healthy man, not wounded by enemy action, should undergo such a drastic loss of health at such a young age. Veterans’ groups, local businesses, and members of the extended family have pitched in to help with support that Amy says they are not getting from the government. Midland Park’s Veterans Day services will be held at Veterans Plaza on Greenwood Avenue, located in the borough’s Wortendyke Section. The master of ceremonies will be Midland Park Mayor Bud O’Hagan. The invoca- tion and benediction will be offered by The Reverend Lloyd Vorderstrasse of the Church of God. The flag salute will be led by VFW members Harold Allen and Joseph Sheffel. The national anthem will be sung by the Faber brothers. “Taps” will be performed by VFW members. Marching band ends busy season on high note The Midland Park High School Marching Band con- cluded its 2013 season last month with an outstanding championship performance at the New York State Field Band Conference, placing sixth in a field of 13. Unlike other districts in which the marching band solely performs at football games, MPHS’s is a field band, which competes against marching bands from New York and New Jersey. Because the stakes are high (each performance is scored by a team of independent judges), students are challenged to refine and improve every performance. And the path to victory is not an easy one. It requires rigorous practice, teamwork, focus, confidence, leadership, and countless other skills that serve to help young people grow. The band is under the direction of high school music teacher David Marks, “There are countless studies that demonstrate the many advantages of a music rich education. Not only does music enhance students’ lives culturally; but also, in the school setting, music education challenges students to think in (continued on page 31) The Midland Park High School Band |
| November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 Wyckoff Board honors Eagle for project by John Koster The Wyckoff Board of Education recently honored Ramapo High School senior Alex Paul Semendinger for his Eagle Scout project and for his long career in Scouting, which began while he was a student in the Wyckoff K-8 system. “Alex Paul Semendinger’s Eagle Scout Project was held at the Forum School in Waldwick, where he created a nature trail in the wooded area behind the school for the students to enjoy,” the board noted in a resolution. “(He) has dem- onstrated being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, cour- teous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.” Semendinger began as a Tiger Cub in Pack 198, and progressed through the ranks to Wolf, Bear, and Webelo, earned his Arrow of Light Award, and bridged to Troop 89, where he held many troop positions, including patrol leader, troop guide, instructor and senior patrol leader. “We are very proud of Alex,” said his father, Paul Semen- giner, after the ceremony. “He is a very special young man (continued on page 23) The Wyckoff Board of Education has signed an employment agreement with Superintendent of Schools Richard Kuder for a term that began on Aug. 19, 2013 and will run through June 30, 2018 at a salary of $155,000. The board approved the contract of David Tipic- chio as the district HVAC maintenance mechanic at the annual salary of $52,000 pro-rated pending clear- ance of documents. The board also approved the re-appointment of Edward Lewandowski as a temporary maintenance mechanic at $28,800 per annum. Monica Sangiorgi was re-assigned from part time kindergarten aide to part time basic skills teacher at the Coolidge School at $48,782 pro-rated. J. KOSTER Alex Paul Semendinger at work on his Eagle project Town wins AAA’s top safety award Wyckoff has won the highest possible award for traffic safety from the Automobile Association of America’s North Jersey Chapter for the eighth time in the past 10 years. The township was one of only 10 municipalities in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic counties to receive the Award of Excellence this autumn, according to Wyckoff Police Chief Benjamin Fox. Chief Fox said Wyckoff truly believes in the “three Es” of traffic safety: education, enforcement, and engineering. The township’s safety programs include police offi- cers talking to school children and to senior citizens about Kuder to lead through 2018 pedestrian safety, and demonstrations by bicycle patrol officers at the schools. The police host an annual Safety Town at each school and introduce the children to AAA’s Otto the Auto, which dispenses advice in a memorable way. The police also e-mail a letter to the parents of school chil- dren reminding them that they must yield to pedestrians. Patrol officers also monitor intersections to observe any visual obstructions, and enforce the speed limits. Chief Fox also regularly issues safety press releases dealing with such topics as snow and ice conditions. J. KOSTER |
| Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 6, 2013 Area Resident input essential in golf course development However the High Mountain Golf Course in Franklin Lakes is developed, the process will include maximum citi- zen input, Mayor Frank Bivona told a standing-room-only audience last week. Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff residents attended a meet-the-mayor session to discuss the proposed development of the 131-acre property. “It was a good meeting. We had a good response, and the residents have a better understanding of our options. If they have specific concerns, they should express them so we can address them before we lock things up,” Bivona said. Public hearings on the zone change will be held in front of the council and in front of the planning board once an ordinance is drafted, and again in front of the planning board once the developer presents its ultimate proposal for site plan approval. Developer Toll Brothers, Inc., the contract purchaser of the golf course, is asking the borough council to change the zoning from one-acre residential to high density residential. The proposal would include some affordable housing units towards the borough’s obligation of more than 200 units. The mayor said the council will discuss a draft ordi- nance with its professional experts at its Nov. 7 work ses- sion and may decide at that time whether to introduce the ordinance at its public meeting of Nov. 13. If introduced, the ordinance would be referred to the planning board, which will have 35 days to hold public hearings and make recommendations to the council. Bivona said the ordinance would be very specific to the negotiated proposal now under discussion so that no deviations occur at a future date. Toll proposes a residen- tial mix of 60 single-family detached homes on half-acre lots, 160 carriage homes with garages, and 55 affordable housing units without garages, totaling 275 dwellings. The single-family houses would be sited around the perimeter of the property adjacent to the golf course and bordering on comparable existing single-family homes in town and in Wyckoff. The two-story carriage homes would be clustered in the interior of the site, with the affordable housing units in three, three-story buildings near the entrance to the com- plex on Ewing Avenue. During last week’s meeting, at which about 40 percent of attendees were from Wyckoff, residents expressed concern about the level of traffic the development would generate, its impact on the local schools and the fact that there are no services and stores in close proximity to the site. Bivona said demographic studies show the elementary school enrollment is on the decline and the buildings have significant capacity, so he foresees no need for a new school to accommodate the 122 school children the proposal would potentially generate. The developer will be responsible for installing the roads, sewers, utilities and sidewalks within the complex. Bivona emphasized that the proposed plan was the result of over a year of negotiations to locally control the size of the development rather than have the courts make the deci- It’s official! sion. If kept to the original zoning, Toll could have built perhaps 100 single family homes, the mayor said, but the developer would instead have appealed to the Council for Affordable Housing for greater density because the bor- ough is well below its affordable housing obligation. “We have gotten to a number that may be acceptable and worthy of consideration and public hearing,” the mayor said. “It will be a high-quality development; we’d see to that,” he added, once again urging residents to attend the public meetings and make their concerns known at the hearings. The Spotted Dog, a pet grooming, boarding, and training center, recently held its Grand Opening at 347 Ramapo Valley Road in Oakland. On hand at the ribbon cutting were Chopper Russo of Re/Max, Sarah Loyas, Peg DePhillips of J-B Pets, Oakland Mayor Linda Schwager, Gregg DePhillips of J-B Pets, Carol Shull and Christine Loyas of The Spotted Dog, and Jeannie Durh of Ramapo Valley Animal Hospital. |
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| Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 6, 2013 Make smart food choices when wearing braces Getting braces is a rite of passage for many children. The American Association of Orthodontics estimates more than 3.5 million children ages eight to 17 wear braces in a given year. While some children cannot wait to get braces to correct problems with crooked teeth, others are a bit nervous about the experience. When braces are in place, it helps to know the dos and don’ts of maintaining braces, including which foods can be com- fortably eaten and which should be avoided. Braces use a series of brackets and wires to treat mal- occlusion, a Latin term that translates to “bad bite.” The wires used today are smaller and stronger than they used to be, which has helped to shorten the length of time that braces may need to be worn. There also are braces that can be worn behind the teeth or are the same color as the teeth, minimizing the appearance of the braces. Many brackets are cemented to the teeth with an impermanent product that is designed to be durable while the braces are worn. When the braces need to be removed, the cement is scraped off, leaving no damage to the teeth. But it doesn’t take much force to remove these brackets from the teeth, necessitating repairs. Certain foods can break brackets or bend wires, while others can get stuck in rubber bands used when wearing braces. Monitoring diet can prolong the life of the braces and shorten the amount of time they need to be worn. Hard foods, such as nuts, ice cubes, apples, and crunchy crusts, can damage the fragile components of the braces. Sticky foods, such as caramel, gummy candies, gum, and taffy, can pull apart braces or get wrapped around the hardware, making for a difficult time cleaning the teeth. Similarly, sweet foods, including some fruits that are high in sugar, can feed bacteria on the teeth. Braces make it more difficult to clean the teeth effectively, so consuming excessive amounts of sugar may result in decay. Small foods also can become lodged in between brackets and wires. When such foods are not removed, they can promote bacteria growth and cavities. It is important to maintain scheduled professional dental cleanings when you are wearing braces. Regular brushing and using small devices designed to get into the crevices created by the braces can help keep teeth clean. When eating, cut foods into bite-sized pieces to avoid having to bite down into them. Many foods, such as chicken wings, ribs, or corn on the cob, can be enjoyed by those wearing braces so long as they are eaten with a fork. Apples also can be sliced and eaten. Here are the foods that those with braces may want to avoid: • Hard pizza crust • Popcorn • Bagels • Hard candies • Chips and other crunchy snacks • Peanut brittle • Nuts • Raw carrots • Pretzels • Candy • Gum • Beef jerky • Hard tacos • Soda and sugary soft drinks Some people wear braces for a few months, while others must wear them for a few years. Keeping teeth clean and avoiding problem foods promotes dental health and makes maintenance easier. |
| November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Health coach: Get grounded before the holidays As days grow shorter and the holiday season approaches, life can get even more hectic and scattered than normal. This is an important time of year to get grounded before the bustle starts. Health Coach Eva Conover, AADP, owner of Eva’s Fresh, LLC, recommends that individuals create a solid foundation that will allow them to feel safe, protected, and capable of handling whatever life brings. “One way to do that is to incorporate more grounding foods into your diet,” Conover said. “Luckily, that falls right into place with seasonal eating as many of the grounding foods are prevalent this time of year.” What is a grounding food? Root vegetables, such as carrots, beets, turnips, potatoes, radishes, onions, and garlic are grounding foods. They are rooted in the earth and are grounded themselves. “Root vegetables tend to be solid, strong, durable, and long lasting,” Conover explained. “When we think about any veg- etable, the roots are its anchor, its support, and its source of nourishment. Root vegeta- bles lend these properties to us when we eat them. They can help us to feel physically and mentally grounded and rooted, increas- ing our stability, stamina and endurance.” Conover points out that root vegetables are rich sources of nutritious complex car- bohydrates, and provide a steady source of necessary sugars to the body. Unlike refined sweetened foods that upset blood sugar levels, these complex carbs help to keep blood sugar at a more even level. “Roots also absorb, assimilate, and supply the plants with vital nutrients, and when eaten, can likewise increase absorp- tion and assimilation in our digestive tracts,” she continued. “Long roots, like burdock, carrots, parsnips, and daikon radish, are excellent blood purifiers and can help improve circulation in the body and increase mental clarity. Round roots, like turnips, radishes, beets, and rutabagas, are nourishing to the stomach, spleen, pan- creas, and reproductive organs and they can help regulate blood sugar and moods, and alleviate cravings.” Grounding vegetables include beets, carrots, celery root, daikon radish, horse- radish, ginger, leeks, onions, parsnips, potatoes, radishes, rutabaga, shallots, tur- nips, wasabi, yams, and yucca. “Other foods that may make us feel more grounded are proteins,” Conover added. “Amino acids are the building blocks of pro- teins, which in turn are the building blocks of our cells, muscles, bones, and support- ing structures. Of the 20-plus amino acids, eight are considered essential. Animal pro- teins are the best source of these, but they can also be found in vegetables sources such as legumes, nuts, and seeds at a lower quantity.” As winter approaches, Conover urges everyone to remember that several foods can boost the immune system, including garlic, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, leafy greens, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, citrus fruits, almonds, berries, and tea. “My suggestion: Make a soup, stew, or sauté of a nice mix of immune boosting and grounding foods, and see if you notice a difference. You may just find yourself a bit more relaxed, rooted, and nourished,” Conover concluded. For more information, visit www.evas- fresh.com or call (201) 912-5547. |
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| November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Peanut butter can be savory and healthy Peanut butter is often associated with school day sandwiches and sweet desserts, but peanut butter is not just for school lunch anymore. Though it is a high-calorie food, peanut butter boasts many health benefits and can be added to recipes for a nutritional boost. Many of the calories in peanut butter come from fat, but the majority of the fats in peanut butter are monounsat- urated and have been shown to improve cholesterol by lowering low-density lipo- protein, often referred to as “bad” choles- terol, in the blood. Furthermore, peanut butter contains polyunsaturated fats that can help raise high-density lipoprotein, or “good” cholesterol. As a result, when eaten in moderation, peanut butter may help reduce risk of cardiovascular dis- ease. Peanuts are high in fiber and are an excellent source of protein. Vegetarians and those who do not include much meat in their diets may find that peanut butter, which includes eight grams of protein in every two-tablespoon serving, is a great way to consume their daily recommended amounts of protein. When preparing foods, choose a peanut butter that is as unprocessed as possible. The fewer the ingredients the better the health benefits. Some brands will include trans-fats and additional oils that can stitute) Tablespoon white vinegar 2 teaspoons chili powder teaspoon salt (1/4 teaspoon if the peanut butter is already salted) Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a pan with aluminum foil, place the pork chops on the pan and drizzle with the cooking oil to coat. Make sure the oil covers the whole pork chop to prevent burning. When the oven is preheated, put in the pork chops negate some of the natural health ben- efits. Read labels and look for a container that lists only ground peanuts and possi- bly trace amounts of salt for flavoring. The National Peanut Board touts the benefits of peanuts and has a number of different recipes available on its website, www.nationalpeanutboard.org. Here is a savory dish that can be served for dinner when the temperatures dip. Baked Pork Chops with a Spicy Peanut Glaze 2 pork chops, fat trimmed 2 tablespoons cooking oil 2 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons milk (or non-dairy sub- and bake them for 30 minutes. While the pork chops are cooking, combine the peanut butter, chili powder, vinegar, milk, and salt in a small dish; whisk together to emulsify. Remove pork chops from the oven and evenly distribute the sauce between both chops, brushing on in an even layer. Put the pork chops back in the oven for 10 more minutes to finish cooking and to allow the sauce to thicken. |
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| November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Choose lighter fare for Thanksgiving dinner Statistics indicate the average Thanksgiving dinner exceeds 3,000 calories -- more calories than a person should eat in an entire day. Many people admit to indulging in bigger portions and more fattening foods come the holi- day season, but choosing some lighter fare this Thanksgiv- ing can make the holiday meal healthier without sacrificing taste. Although there are staples of Thanksgiving dinner, many low-calorie foods can be included to make the meal healthier. The following are a few healthy substitutions or alterations holiday hosts can make when preparing their Thanksgiving feasts. Trim down the turkey. Play up the main course with aromatic seasonings or unexpected flavors. Use garlic, olive oil, and basil to add a boost of flavor to turkey with- out having to rely on butter or salt. Marinate the bird with lemon juice and citrus marmalade for a sweet, pungent flavor. Consider omitting the bread stuffing and making a stew of roasted root vegetables instead. Opt for turkey breast. White meat of a turkey tends to have less fat and calories than the darker cuts. Serve turkey breasts only, which will not only cut down on calories, but also on the amount of time needed to cook the meal. Make homemade cranberry sauce. Taking the time to make your own cranberry sauce means you can control the ingredients. Cut down on the amount of sugar used in the recipe or substitute honey or molasses. Reduce the number of courses. Thanksgiving dinner often features multiple courses. Extra courses can be expensive, but such massive spreads also lead many people to overeat. Stick to two or three courses, and chances are guests will not miss the extra food. Choose whole-grain breads. Sliced whole-grain breads or rolls paired with an olive tapenade will be flavorful and such breads are healthier than white bread and butter. Use herbs to flavor vegetables. Vegetables grilled or sautéed with fresh herbs may be so flavorful they will not need added dressings that tend to be rich or cream- or butter-based. Have a wide variety of vegetable side dishes available so guests can fill up on healthier fare rather than more calorie-dense items. Serve low- or no-calorie drinks. Beverages can add a substantial amount of calories to Thanksgiving meals. Give guests the option of sparkling water or even diluted cider so they are not filling up on sugary sodas or other high-calorie beverages. Serve fresh fruit for dessert. Create a fresh fruit salad that can be served in lieu of fatty cakes and pastries. Include other activities. Do not make the meal the cen- terpiece of the celebration. Planning activities, such as a game of football in the yard or a walk around the neighbor- hood, places less emphasis on eating while giving guests the opportunity to burn off some of their meal. |
| Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 6, 2013 Healthy foods for men looking to get in shape Men hoping to get in shape typically know that getting fit requires a combina- tion of diet and exercise. While it might be easy to adapt to a new exercise regimen, many men find it difficult to alter their diets. But a healthy diet does not have to be drab. The following are some healthy foods that men can enjoy on their way to improving their overall health. Turkey: Each ounce of skinless turkey breast contains seven grams of muscle- building protein, which should interest those men looking to improve their phy- sique. Turkey often has no saturated fat and is even high in vitamin B and zinc. Beans: Beans are loaded with protein and contain no saturated fat. Black beans have the most fiber per serving. Fiber swells in the stomach, which can quell hunger pangs and lead to a feeling of full- ness that can help stop people from over- eating. Sweet potatoes: Sweet potatoes are a staple of Thanksgiving dinner, but they can be enjoyed all year. Sweet potatoes protect the body against cell damage because they are loaded with nutrients such as beta car- otene, iron, and vitamins C and E. Sweet potatoes also help muscles recover after a tough workout. Beef: Beef might not be the first food men think of when they are trying to get in shape and improve their overall health, but beef is loaded with nutrients, includ- ing protein, B6 and B12, niacin, phospho- rous, and selenium. Look for lean cuts when purchasing beef. Finding a lean cut should not be too difficult, as the United States Department of Agriculture notes that today’s beef is 20 percent leaner than it was as recently as a decade ago. Yogurt: Men who need to shed a few pounds should consider yogurt, which contains calcium that helps the body feel full as it effectively burns fat. In addi- tion, yogurt contains active cultures that increase the amount of germ-fighting bacteria along the intestinal walls. Stud- ies have linked those cultures to a reduced risk of getting a cold, so you might just avoid a cold while losing some weight. Spinach: Popeye ate spinach, and men looking to get in shape and stay healthy should follow suit, as spinach is loaded with calcium, fiber, and beta carotene, which boosts the immune system. Oatmeal: Eating well can start in the morning with a bowl of oatmeal. It con- tains ample soluble fiber that can reduce a man’s risk of developing heart disease by helping reduce cholesterol levels. If plain oatmeal is too drab, add fruit like straw- berries, bananas, or blueberries, which contain more fiber, vitamins, and minerals per ounce than any other fruit. |
| November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Ways to enhance personal beauty Many women are on an eternal quest to enhance their beauty, spending thousands of dollars each year on cos- metics or hair care products to emulate the pictures they see in leading magazines. Studies going back to 1995 have determined that it can take only a few minutes of looking at a beauty magazine to cause most women to feel depressed, guilty, and shame- ful. In the 1980s, models weighed about eight percent less than the average woman. Today’s models weigh 25 per- cent less on average, establishing a standard that many women cannot meet without sacrificing their health. How- ever, models and celebrities have entire teams devoted to making them look attractive, sometimes spending hours receiving cosmetic applications from stylists and makeup artists. Women struggling to live up to unrealistic standards can look beyond many makeup and cosmetic fixes to bring out their beauty. There are many different strategies that have stood the test of time. Confidence: A woman who exudes confidence and security about how she looks may come off as more attractive. By comparison, women who hide behind layers of clothing or makeup may seem like they are trying to disguise their true selves. Those who walk with their heads held high can certainly have all eyes pointing in their direction for the right reasons. Good posture: Standing up straight can improve health and appearance. Stooping posture has long been associ- ated with old age and symptoms of frailty and lack of energy. Simply standing tall can elongate the body, make it appear slender, and help portray a younger appearance. Healthy hair: Hair is one of the most visible aspects of (continued on page 21) |
| Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 6, 2013 Help make schools healthier places for children (MS) -- Because children spend most of their time in classrooms, schools are an ideal setting for healthy behaviors to be taught and modeled. Therefore, parents are speaking up and getting involved in an effort to improve the health of their children at schools. One Washington, D.C. mother of two students at Roots Charter School recog- nized the need for her children’s school to incorporate more physical activities into the day. “The obesity rate among children is at an all-time high, so getting our kids to be active is more crucial than ever,” said Michelle Jones. “I want to make sure my children live their lives to the fullest, and getting exercise can help them do that.” Jones banded together with other par- ents to form an advisory council that works with local schools to host events focusing on health and wellness. Activities like yoga, Zumba, and healthy eating inspire students, parents, and community members to be physically active and make healthier food choices. Other schools are making healthy changes through programs with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which supports communities across the coun- try by making healthy living easier where people live, work, learn, and play. Through help from the CDC, com- munities all over the country are making improvements. A New York City School District made 800,000 daily meals health- ier by ensuring that foods and drinks meet certain standards for sodium, fat, and calories. A school district in Las Cruces, New Mexico has opened physical activity space to the community during after-school hours. Such improvements can help prevent obesity -- a serious and growing public health concern that increases an individu- al’s chance of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, several types of cancer, and other health problems. Eating well and participating in regular physical activity not only has health ben- efits, but they also have been linked with better academic achievement by enhanc- ing important skills like concentration and attentiveness. For example, students who eat foods rich in protein, vitamins, and min- erals are more likely to perform better than students whose diets are heavy in unhealthy foods, like sweets and fried foods. Although changes are already being made in some schools around the country, more can be accomplished. To support healthy schools, parents can recommend ways to increase physical activity during the day and ask that healthy food and drink options be made available to students throughout the school day. For example: • Ask that water be made available throughout the day. • Encourage teachers and administrators to reward kids with extra recess, fun pen- cils and erasers, or time for a special game, rather than with sweet treats. • Encourage kids to sign up for after- school sports, running clubs, and other physical activity opportunities offered by the school, or volunteer to lead such activi- ties. • Talk with neighbors about forming a walking school bus and take turns walk- ing with groups of children to and from school. • Support safe walking and biking routes to school if the community does not already have them. Parents can learn more about improving health in their local schools and communi- ties at www.MakingHealthEasier.org. |
| November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 Maintain a positive outlook when cancer recurs A cancer diagnosis is never welcome news, especially when it comes unexpectedly. Cancer patients may undergo treatment for weeks or months, all the while hoping that treatment will ultimately prove effective. However, cancer can return even when it is successfully treated, and the prospect of that return understandably induces concern. The risk of recurrence is different for each person and typically depends on a host of factors. The type of cancer, how much time has passed since treatment, the type of treatment received, and how well a person has been taking care of him or herself since treatment ended can all influ- ence a person’s risk of recurrence. Eating right, exercising, and seeing the oncologist for follow-up visits are keys to good health . But the American Cancer Society notes that nothing can be done to guarantee cancer will not recur. Cancer recurrence is defined as the return of cancer after treatment. The same type of cancer may return in the same area of the body, such as breast cancer returning in the same breast. In some instances, the cancer may return elsewhere in the body. But it is still referred to as a breast cancer recurrence, even if the next incidence is elsewhere. The length of time between the first bout of cancer and the Personal beauty healing in the skin, as a moisturizer, as protection from the weather, and even as a lip balm. Diet: While you won’t turn into a giant cupcake if you have a penchant for sweets, the notion of “you are what you eat” does have its merits. An individual’s appearance is not only influenced by genetics but also by the foods and beverages an individual consumes. Eating the right foods can have a positive effect on health and appearance. The vitamins and minerals contained in certain foods can improve the appearance of the skin, hair, and nails. In addition, it is well documented that drinking ample amounts of water can also play a big role in keeping the body looking its best. Lifestyle: Smoking affects internal organs, increases cancer risk, and affects appearance. Smoking can discolor the skin and the hands. Smokers who routinely purse their lips to take a drag on a cigarette may notice a faster accu- mulation of fine lines around the mouth. The blood ves- sels in the eyes can be compromised by a lack of oxygen due to smoking, and the chemicals in the smoke can lead to inflammation and irritation of the eyes. Smoking also seems to age the skin more quickly, further enhancing the appearance of wrinkles. (continued from page 19) appearance. Many people suffer with hair issues that can be remedied with different techniques. Dry unmanage- able hair may be the result of inadequate scalp stimu- lation. In such instance, the oils of the scalp need to be spread to the hair shaft to improve hair’s appearance and health. Women often do not spend enough time brushing or massaging the scalp to induce oil distribution. While 100 strokes with a brush may not be necessary, a thorough brushing each day can help. Skin care: Women often turn to cosmetic products as fast fixes to beauty woes. While many manufactur- ers present their products as the miracle fix women were looking for, most beauty items do not offer the fresh-from- the-plastic-surgeon’s-office effect. In reality, expensive products may not work any better than inexpensive ones. For decades, people have relied on petroleum jelly as a versatile skincare product. It has been used to accelerate next can vary. When cancer gets worse, this is called a pro- gression. Sometimes it can be difficult to discern whether a recurrence is truly a recurrence or a progression. When only a short amount of time has passed since the initial diagnosis, then chances are the cancer is a progression. After cancer goes into remission, a doctor usually sets up a schedule of follow-up appointments to check for cancer recurrence. Many advancements have been made regarding the treatment of cancer, and a local recurrence, or one in the same spot as before, may be easy to treat. Learning of a recurrence can be devastating, especially after working so hard and suffering through so much to push cancer into remission. Focusing on the future and not growing discouraged about beginning the battle anew are keys to fighting cancer again. Those who have fought the battle successfully before know what to expect and can plan accordingly. Receiving news of a cancer recurrence can elicit anger, fear, and fatigue. But a recurrence of cancer can be treated successfully, and maintaining a positive outlook can make it easier to fight cancer once again. |
| Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 6, 2013 Is voting relevant? The temptation not to go out and vote is always with us. One fall, when a school district had a referendum, the staff members were delighted because a raw, rainy Novem- ber day conjured up the hope that senior voters would stay home while parents with school-age children would brave the weather and approve the bonding so the kids could enjoy a private-quality education at public expense. There is, of course, a flip side. People who care enough about their kids to support a first-rate school system are generally educated people with money, which can mean a modicum of intelligence and self-control. The kids are kept busy enough with homework, sports, and clubs so they have minimal time to loiter and get into trouble. There actually is a fringe benefit for older folks to having quality schools that transcends the fantasy that good teachers and lots of technology can expand IQs. The schools around here work, in most cases really well, because of the kind of people they attract. Barring school violence or drug abuse, most of these kids would do well in any school, but just any school would not attract the kind of parents who care. In most towns, the school budget vote no longer belongs to the voters. The state now allows districts that move their school board elections to the date of the general election in November to skip a budget vote as long as the spend- ing plan remains within the state-mandated cap, which is currently two percent. Residents are stuck with last year’s budget plus two percent unless the school board wants to take a wild fling and cater to the fantasy that computers can improve IQs as reliably as a sensible diet, weight lifting, and running develop strong, healthy bodies. IQ is intrinsic and there are no vitamins or exercises that improve it. If parents want to believe IQ can be improved by great teaching and state-of-the-art computers, some of them may vote for a 10 percent school tax increase or approve more bonding and hope for a storm that keeps older people home, but does not short-circuit the electricity to the voting machines. The fact that most towns no longer have a shot at voting on a school budget is one more reason to roll over and go back to sleep or to go straight to and from work on Election Day. Dare we take that option? If people get out of the habit of voting because the single most important fiscal vote is no longer under their control, will they get out of the habit of voting in elections where they might change something for the better? They might, but the chances of having a choice are slim. Most Americans no longer smoke. Most people who do not smoke want cigarette production curtailed because the clear evidence that smoking causes cancer and contributes to heart disease means every smoker is a liability to the insurance portfolio of the entire community. People who take care of themselves may ask why they should pay for health care for people who smoke, drink excessively, eat red meat at every meal, or neglect any exercise. Many people desperately want gun control to the point of abrogating the Second Amendment. Many others want to be able to buy a handgun in a hardware store by flash- ing a driver’s license. Neither of these options makes sense. People who live in isolated areas or engage in high-risk jobs need firearms for their protection. However, a free flow of firearms to headstrong youngsters and obvious psychotics is a genuine menace to public health, though perhaps not vaguely comparable to drunk driving, habitual speeding, or cigarette smoking. That issue has also been taken out of the voters’ hands. The sort of money that manufacturers pay to the government for the right to manufacture guns, like the excise taxes paid on cigarettes, renders the gun manufacturers and the cigarette manufacturers politically bullet-proof. Do you still support the war in Afghanistan? Did you support the war in Iraq? I am not talking about showing respect for the Americans who were brave enough to serve, or wanting to make sure that those were wounded or psy- chologically disrupted receive the care they need. I mean do you believe we should still have troops there? I think most Americans do not. I think the troops are still there. This shows the power that public opinion has in the United States. Even the veterans’ groups disagreed with bombing Syria. They were right. If a candidate who promised to pull our forces back to the countries where they are actually wanted -- and gradu- ally back to the continental United States -- were to run for office, he or she would probably carry a majority vote of those people who are not heavily invested overseas. If the United States still had a draft, which I never want to see again, that peaceful candidate would probably capture the youth vote with ease. A couple of people I knew from col- lege volunteered, some accepted being drafted, and many pulled every string they could to get out of serving at all. However, such a candidate will never get the kind of fund- ing now needed to carry a national election because the people with strong commitments to priorities most other Americans do not share are very often the biggest cam- paign contributors. Does anybody fail to understand that the minimum wage is an absurdity? They should try living on it. Yet one party is heavily funded by people who think Americans can live on $7.25 an hour. We are now producing more college graduates than we are ever likely to need, and enormous government subsidies to education beyond high school are producing a future demographic superabundance of nominally edu- cated people who will be faced with trying to subsist on the minimum wage. The other party, or large elements therein, cannot be budged from the idea that making every Ameri- can a college graduate will somehow make us a stronger, happier nation. Lastly, the ultimate fantasy is that we can somehow vote our way back to the kind of prosperity we enjoyed from the 1950s through the first decade of the present century. Our prosperity in those days had a brutally simple explanation: Two of the world’s great manufacturing powers, Japan and Germany, had been bombed into rubble; two of the others, Britain and France, were in an end-cycle as major powers that began with their catastrophic losses and huge indebt- edness from World War I and continued through World War II. The last two players, Russia and China, were stuck with an economic system where brutal governments and foolish economic theories discouraged sensible politics and economics. That slate was wiped clean a decade before the century ended when the Soviet Union mercifully collapsed and China verged away from communism. The United States now has competitors all over the globe who make most of the stuff we make, but they do it better or cheaper. We will not vote them out of existence at will. While some people in these countries focus on conspicu- ous consumption as Americans did in the 1950s and 1960s, more of them focus on cultivating a viable lifestyle for their citizens that does not involve multiple cars per family, daily consumption of red meat, air conditioning outside hospi- tals, or college for people who do not belong there. China is so much bigger than we are that China’s Number Two status was inevitable. Japan has about a third of our population with an aging work force and is still Number Three. Germany, which has a smaller population than Japan and an aging work force, is Number Four in export goods. South Korea, incidentally, now has a higher per capita income and a higher standard of living than the United States. We will not vote ourselves back to an exclusive control of the world’s heavy manufac- turing. Why vote at all? Voting is a good habit to maintain. At the local level, you can still send the elected officials a message about your concerns. On the national level, you can investigate which politicians were responsible for the shutdown absurdity, and show them what you think -- and that you are still capable of thinking. I think they need to know that. Letters to the Editor Grateful for community’s support Dear Editor: The Friends of the Midland Park Memorial Library would like to thank the following businesses and individu- als for supporting the Friends of the Midland Park Memo- rial Library Open House on Oct. 26: Fred Moadab, The Wild Bird Emporium; Elizabeth Badaracco, Columbia Savings Bank; Danny at Dunkin Donuts; Leo at Dunkin Donuts; Dave Tippner at Team Baker; Steve at Peter’s Fish Market; Sandra, floral department at King’s Supermarket; Ben at Pizzaiolo by Brothers; Adam at Westwood Sleep Centers; Amy at Ethos Fitness Center & Spa; Johanna at Edible Arrangements; Kathy at Chandel Jewelers; Emmy at Family Hair Care; Robert at Hudson City Savings Bank; Sue at the Midland Park Memorial Library; Tim at Whole- sale Photo; Neil at Marty’s Shoes; Elizabeth at Native by Nature 2; Carol at the Hotdog Caboose; Judy at Worten- dyke Studio; Oggi at Rosario’s Trattoria; Mr. Murphy, principal of Godwin School; Beth Kasbarian at Godwin School; Sharon, Godwin School Crossing Guard; Marla, customer at Family Hair Care; Edward at Anything Com- puters of Midland Park; Ian at Nelund & Minton; Warren at Midland Park Auto Body; Sarah at V&S Flooring; Andy’s Community Lunch; Terri at Custom Cut Salon; Kristin at Custom Cut Salon; Malek at Z’s Barbershop; Nicole at The Sharp Shop; Adrien at Allstate Insurance; Mari at Winnie & Belle; Penny at H. Rubin Opticians; Bill at Bill’s Shoe Repair; Ciro at Tony’s Italian Pizza Kitchen; Jaime at Atlantic Stewardship Bank; Pauline at Rock Your Hair; Bob at State Farm Insurance; Ralph at Sal Lauretta for Men; Fran at Creations by Fran, Flowers & More; Ms. Orrico at Godwin School; Carol Berninger at Godwin School; Ms. Carr, Highland School’s librarian; Ms. Bache, principal of Highland School; Rich, Highland School crossing guard; and Liz at borough hall. How wonderful it is to live in a town full of readers will- ing to share a favorite book and give of their time to pro- mote our library. Their pictures can be seen in a display at the library labeled Midland Park Reads! The Friends would also like to thank graphic designer Dan Weaver for his time and talent in creating the fall fund and membership drive door-hangers, and Boy Scout Daniel Guciardo, who organized 48 man-hours of Midland Park Troop 157 to distribute the door-hangers. Thank you Midland Park residents for helping keep the library at the heart of our community. Jennifer Triolo, President Friends of the Midland Park Memorial Library Midland Park |
| November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 23 Franklin Lakes Scribe Sunday afternoon concerts set The Franklin Lakes Public Library, located at 470 DeKorte Drive, hosts free concerts on Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. Seats will be available on a first-come basis. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. Jean and Bill McClelland will present the musical world of Alan Jay Lerner in song on Nov. 10. Lerner, one of Broadway’s most celebrated lyricists, collaborated with musical theater’s finest composers, includ- ing Frederick Loewe, Burton Lane, Leon- ard Bernstein, and Kurt Weill, for over 40 years. The afternoon of songs and stories will include selections from “My Fair Lady,” “Camelot,” “Brigadoon,” “On a Clear Day” and a few musical surprises. On Nov. 17, Rosemary Loar will com- bine singing, music, and comedy in “The Quando Swing.” Accompanied by Frank Ponzio on the piano, Loar proves that jazz can be a smorgasbord. She combines the traditional American songbook with modern classics and favorites from Broad- way and film. Board of education to meet The Franklin Lakes Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the music room at Franklin Lakes Middle School, 755 Franklin Avenue. Library offers programs for adults The Franklin Lakes Library will offer a variety of free programs for adults in November. The events are held at 7 p.m. in the library located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Singer/songwriter Teri Merliss will lead a master singing class on Nov. 6. This pro- gram is designed for parents, grandparents, preschool teachers, and others who spend time with children. Participants will learn how to teach songs and how to sing to chil- dren. On Thursday, Nov. 7, Rick Feingold, son of Lieutenant Louis Feingold, will present “Escape from Behind Enemy Lines: Opera- tion Bonaparte.” He will use wartime let- ters, maps, photos, and a video of a World War II B-17 bombing mission to explain his father’s wartime experience. Lt. Feingold escaped capture after his plane was shot down over occupied France in 1943. Lt. Feingold flew 20 bombing missions with the U.S. Air Corps. Join Betsy Coyne for the “Apps-Solutely Computer, iPad, iPhone Class on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Coyne will discuss the helpful apps available for the computer and other elec- tronic devices. The program will include a question and answer session. Participants are encouraged to bring their devices to the class. This program requires registration at the adult reference desk. Christie Leigh Napurano, author of “The Untold Story of Princess Doe,” and Stephen Speirs, the former lead detective on this unsolved New Jersey mystery, will discuss missing persons’ cases on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Napurano’s book is based on a 30-year- old unsolved crime. Author and photographer Kevin Woyce will present a colorful tour of the New Jersey Palisades on Nov. 19. Explore his- tory along the park’s major trails from riv- erfront beaches to cliff top mansions and grand hotels, and the Fort Lee area. Rieff to exhibit at church gallery The gallery of the High Mountain Pres- byterian Church will showcase the work of artist Marcia Rieff during the month of Success is sweet Kara Kakes from Franklin Lakes recently hosted a cupcake competition for children. Pictured are the cupcake champions from the last event. For more information about hosting a contest, visit www.kara-kakes.com. November. Rieff’s paintings capture the excitement and beauty of everyday life through vibrant colors, form, and design with still life or landscapes of places she has visited. The gallery, located at High Mountain Presbyterian Church, 730 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes, is open week- days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weekends by appointment. For details, call (201) 891- 0511 or e-mail pcflmgr@yahoo.com. Teen Karaoke program set Registration for the Franklin Lakes Library’s Teen Karaoke is under way. The program will be held Nov. 13 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Teens are invited to sing every- thing from show tunes to pop hits. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. To register, call (201) 891-2224. Board honors Eagle Scout (continued from page 9) -- always focused on others. He is kind and considerate -- a hard worker.” Semendinger has earned 35 merit badges in Scouting and has been a staff guide for treks. He spent part of last summer at the High Adventure Boy Scout Camp in Philm- ont, New Mexico. He and his crew hiked more than 80 miles in the Rocky Moun- tains over two weeks, with Alex as assistant crew leader. He also serves as a voyageur at Floodwood Mountain Scout Reservation in the Adirondacks and has done so for two years. He plans to return to Floodwood in 2014. At Ramapo High School, he is a member of the National Honor Society and the World Language Honor Club with five to six years of exposure to Spanish. He is a student ambassador for freshmen, co-cap- tain of the debate team, co-captain of the cross country team with three years on the varsity team, and is a member of the Ramapo Orchestra who plays both violin and piano. He is a member of Grace Meth- odist Church. He is applying to some of the nation’s top colleges and is interested in studying physics. |
| Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 6, 2013 Obituaries be made e to the Palisades Nature Association, P.O. Box 155, Alpine, NJ, 07620-0155. Alice Jean Avella Mary Eva Greff of Waldwick died Oct. 23. She was 23. She was a 2009 graduate of Waldwick High School and attended Lyndon State College in Lyndonville, Vermont. Recently she received an associate of arts degree from Bergen Community College. She also completed train- ing at the Barbizon School for Modeling. She had been a contestant in the Miss USA Teen Pageant in New Jersey and was a student ambassador for People to People, having traveled to Australia. Most recently, she was in training to be a hostess for the Tilted Kilt Restaurant in Wayne. She is survived by her son Mark John and her parents Leon J. and Carol A. (nee Markert), all of Waldwick. She is also sur- vived by her sisters Ehyrica and Shannon and her uncle and godfather Robert Greff of Passaic. She was predeceased by her aunt and godmother Sharon M. Prescott. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Bethlehem Evangeli- cal Lutheran Church, 155 Linwood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 for the establishment of an educational fund for her son. Alice Jean Avella, nee Cavanaugh, of Midland Park, formerly of Minden, Nevada and North Babylon, New York, died Oct. 28. She was 81. Before retiring, she was a psychologist for the City of New York Board of Education. She was a parishioner of Church of the Nativity in Mid- land Park. She is survived by her sons Thomas J. Avella of Waldwick and Terence M. Avella of Eastchester, New York; five grandchildren; and her siblings Joanne Camp- bell, Paul Cavanaugh, James Cavanaugh, all of Syracuse. She was predeceased by her husband Alfred T. Avella. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777. Edward M. Donovan Edward M. Donovan of Medford, formerly of Wayne and Franklin Lakes, died Oct. 31. He was 92. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a 1939 graduate of Brooklyn Tech and was salutatorian of his class. He was a 1949 graduate of NYU. He was the CEO of E.M.D. Systems in Woodland Park from 1973-97. He held many positions in his business career, including New York sales manager for Moore Business Forms, vice president of Autographic Business Forms, and international vice president for Control Data, Inc. He was instrumental in the development of many printing innovations, including car- bonless paper, magnetic ink, and multi-part business forms. He was a member of Upper Montclair Country Club, South Hampton Country Club, and Burnt Store Country Club. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishio- ner of Saint Mary of the Lakes R.C. Church in Medford and Most Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church in Franklin Lakes. He is survived by his children Kathleen Vonseggren, Laura Jean Nabili, Rev. Michael Donovan, Joanne Hayes, Brian P. Donovan, and Matthew D. Donovan. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was pre- deceased by his wife Helen Lucille Donovan (nee Smith) and his grandson Brian A. Nabili. Arrangements were made by DeLuccia - Lozito Funeral Home in Haledon. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS or DePaul Catholic High School, 1512 Alps Road, Wayne, NJ 07470. Florence Eisman Florence (Lederman) Eisman of Glen Rock died Oct. 18. She was 83. She was the managing editor of Cavan-Kerry Press, a nonprofit literary press based in Fort Lee. Previ- ously she was an executive with Manning Selvage & Lee in New York, and the director of activities at the Teaneck Senior Center. She is survived by her husband Hy Eisman and her children Stephanie Donnis of Charlotte, North Car- olina and Ian Donnis of Rumford, Rhode Island. She is also survived by three grandchildren. Memorial donations may Mary Eva Greff Helen G. Hannan McGoldrick Helen G. Hannan McGoldrick, nee Cancro, of Wyckoff, formerly of Teaneck, died Oct. 23. She was 95. She was a graduate of the Holy Name Hospital Nurse’s Aide Pro- gram, and worked at Holy Name Hospital until she retired in 1985. She is survived by her children Camille Norton, Elaine O’Reilly, Yvonne Johnson, and Edward Hannan. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 27 great-grand- children. She was predeceased by her husbands Edward Hannan and Patrick McGoldrick, her parents Anthony and Carmela Cancro, 11 brothers and sisters, and her grand- son Paul Johnson. Arrangements were made by Volk Leber Funeral Home in Teaneck. Dorothy Levine Dorothy Levine of Allendale, formerly of Paramus and Delray Beach, Florida, died Oct. 27. She was born in Poland, and with her family escaped Europe at the onset of World War II. She is survived by her children Allen, Rhonda, and Karen. She is also survived by five grandchil- dren and her brother Sol. She was predeceased by her hus- band Irving Levine. Arrangements were made by Robert Schoem’s Menorah Chapel in Paramus. Frank ‘Francis’ Casimir Leskauskas Jr. Frank “Francis” Casimir Leskauskas Jr. of Wyckoff died Oct. 24. He was 80. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He received a B.S.E.E. from Drexel University in Philadel- phia, Pennsylvania in 1956. He continued his studies at the Moore School of Engineering at the University of Penn- sylvania. He was a national accounts manager for IBM, charged with high-profile accounts including the Boeing Company. After retiring from IBM, he served as a con- sultant for Sales Performance International. Along with his wife, he was in real estate sales. He was a parishioner of Saint Elizabeth R.C. Church in Wyckoff, where he was a lector, Eucharistic minister, and served on the Liturgy Committee and parish council. He is survived by his wife Virginia “Ginny” (nee Ryan) and his sons Frank, David, Edward, and Christopher. He is also survived by 13 grand- children and a great-grandson. He was predeceased by his daughter Julianne Marie Leskauskas, his granddaughter Katherine Ryan, and his brother Edward R. Leskauskas. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Com- passionate Care Hospice, 21-00 Route 208, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 or Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY. Herbert S. ‘Marty’ Martens Herbert S. “Marty” Martens of Paramus died Oct. 27. He was 86. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was the owner of Martens Body and Fender in Glen Rock until his retire- ment in 2004. He was a member of the Carlstad Mixed Choral. He is survived by his wife Marion (nee Kreis) of Paramus, and his children Gary W. Martens of Sugar Land, Texas and Lori A. Simpson of Upper Chichester, Pennsyl- vania. He is also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Lou Ann ‘Dee’ Rutnik Lou Ann “Dee” Rutnik of Ridgewood died Oct.30. She was 68. She was a member of the Allendale Woman’s Club. She is survived by her children Tracey and Paul Rutnik and their spouses Paul Jackson and Danielle Quku Rutnik. She is also survived by two grandchildren and her partner of Ed Kenna. Arrangements were made by Browning-Forshay Funeral Home in Hawthorne. Memorial donations may be made to Villa Marie Claire Hospice in Saddle River, or Cancer Care Inc. in Ridgewood. James ‘Stevie’ Phelps Stevenson James “Stevie” Phelps Stevenson of Franklin Lakes died Oct. 27. He was 82. He was a graduate of Fair Lawn High School, where he lettered in baseball, football, and basketball. He attended Manumit Free School in Pawling, New York and graduated from Vanderbilt University. He was a speech writer for Governor Wagner and wrote plays, poetry, children stories, songs, and books. He was also a philosophical letter writer. He had an extensive Broadway career. His notable shows include “Zigfeld Follies,” “Don’t Drink the Water,” “Seascape,” “Waiting for Lefty,” and “Long Day’s Journey into Night.” He performed at the Saint Louis Municipal Opera, the Cherry Lane Playhouse, and The Old Globe Theatre. He was a soccer coach and educa- tor. He is survived by his wife Thelma Kennedy Stevenson and his children Alicia and Paul. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and his sisters Joan Sanford and Susan Gomez. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 or his daughter Alicia’s non-profit for at-risk youth and rescued dogs at www.projectunleashed.org. |
| November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 25 Wyckoff Wanderings Church sets Holiday Fair The Wyckoff Reformed Church will hold its annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 to 4. The fair will feature handmade items, home-based business shop- ping, gifts, attic treasures, books, CDs, and baked goods. Those who attend may purchase homemade desserts soups and breads for Thanksgiving dinner. There will be a special basket fundraiser at 1 p.m. and lunch will be available. Events for children will include games and photos with Santa. Workshop on sustainable income set Atlantic Stewardship Bank in Wyckoff will host a fall workshop on a new approach to planning a sustainable income on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The program will begin at 5:30 p.m. To attend, contact Patti Accavallo at (201) 444-7100, extension 7305 or at paccavallo@asbnow.com. This pro- gram will also be presented in the Montville branch located at 2 Changebridge Road on Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. ‘Our Aging Parents’ slated The Wyckoff Board of Health, together with the Wyckoff Family YMCA, Christian Health Care Center, and Van Dyk Health Care, will present “Care Conversations: Our Aging Parents’ Family Dynamics” on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The pro- gram, the second in the series for caregivers, will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the lower level of the YMCA located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue. A panel of experts will answer questions about parent- ing parents; difficult conversations about giving up the car keys, living wills, finances, etc.; caring for children, spouse, and parents; sibling disagreements; guilt; and man- aging holidays. The program will be moderated by Denise Ratcliffe, LNHA, executive vice president and COO at the Christian Health Care Center. The panelists will include Barbara Lankelis, LCSW, therapist at the Christian Health Care Center; Sister Arlene Kollar of Our Lady of Consolation Church in Wayne; and Reverend Jim Knol, LCSW, clini- cian and chaplain at the Christian Health Care Center. Pre-registration is required; visit www.ouragingparents. eventbrite.com or call Cindy at (201) 891-7000, extension 304. Attendees are asked to provide specific questions or topics at the time of registration to assure that the panel addresses the topics most pertinent to the audience. Operation Chill Chaser under way Girl Scout Troop 215 of Wyckoff is collecting new and gently used coats for its annual Operation Chill Chaser program. Coats may be dropped off at the Wyckoff Family YMCA at 691 Wyckoff Avenue now through Dec. 1. Boxes for the coats will be located at the front entrance. Scouts will deliver the coats to the Father English Community Center in Paterson. Knights set Wine Tasting & Dinner The Saint Elizabeth Council of the Knights of Colum- bus will sponsor its seventh annual Wine Tasting Benefit on Nov. 22. The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the Brick House located at 179 Godwin Avenue in Wyckoff. The event will include appetizers, a buffet style dinner, dessert, Bonus goals for superintendent (continued from page 3) opposed the merit bonuses because they are based on the recognition of his achievements while “the people charged with successfully implementing the 1:1 Laptop Initiative will be the hard-working teaching staff, the equally hard-working technical assistants, who will prob- ably have the most challenging and difficult job, and the dedicated administrative assistants, aides, security, and custodians, all of whom will have critical roles in making this initiative work smoothly and effectively. “The successful implementation of this initiative rests on our backs, and without our buy-in, our support, our efforts, the 1:1 Initiative will not be successful. “If the goal of successfully implementing the 1:1 Initiative is achieved, will every RIHEA member get a merit bonus of 2.5 percent of our base salary? If the goal of raising the total average score on certain AP tests is met, will each of the teachers of those subjects get a merit bonus of 3.3 percent of our base salary? And what about the teachers of subjects where the total average score already meets or exceeds the total average score of 3? Will each of those teachers get a merit bonus of 3.3 per- cent of their base salary?” Roeser also asked if all classified students’ math teach- ers would receive a bonus if the goal of raising the scores of classified students on the Math HSPA test is met. “I am guessing that the answer is ‘no,’” she said, adding that she is not proposing merit pay because the RIHEA remains opposed to any form of merit pay. “Teaching will always be an art, not a science. No form of merit pay will ever make schools or teachers more productive or inspire students to learn more.” The RIHEA and the school board are currently engaged in negotiations for a new contract to replace the one that expired on June 30, 2013 and Roeser described the merit pay proposal for the interim superintendent as “particularly insulting, offensive, and disrespectful to our 300 members.” She added, “This board of educa- tion has no money for teachers, no money for custodians or security, no money for administrative assistants, no money for aides, no money for tech assistants, and no money to settle our contract. But it has money to give the superintendent a 15 percent merit bonus for goals, the majority of which can only be achieved on the backs of the teaching staff.” Roeser said the board of education cares much too little about its employees and sits back and watches the three other FLOW districts provide better compensation to professional and support employees, while expecting more and more and more out of its employees, but offers less and less and less respect for, and recognition of, the job that they each do every day. Claiming the goals disrespect every employee in the school district and devalue the work they do each day, Roeser said, “These goals are inappropriate for any administrator in any district.” Although some of the board members ultimately abstained from voting for one or more of the criteria and bonus amounts, the resolution establishing the criteria and associated bonuses for Palestis in recognition of his achievement during the school year was approved by the majority of the board. and a sampling of fine wines. There will be an opportunity for guests to purchase the wines. Tickets are $65 per person and may be purchased at www.kofc13678.org or by calling Phil Genovese at (201) 407-6672, Tom Van Lenten at (201) 248-7207, or Len Giuliano at (201) 819-2718. The deadline for tickets is Nov. 16. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Knight’s chari- table activities. Voters reminded of new polling locations Wyckoff officials remind residents of their new polling locations. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 5. Residents in Districts 1, 5, and 10 will cast their ballots at the Cedar Hill Reformed Church at 422 Cedar Hill Avenue. The polling location for voters in Districts 2, 3, and 6 is the Wyckoff Public Library at 200 Woodland Avenue. Those in Districts 4 and 8 will vote at the Dairy Barn at Faith Community Christian Reformed Church at 530 Sicomac Avenue. Those in Districts 7 and 9 will vote at the Larkin House at 380 Godwin Avenue. For details, call (201) 891-7000, extension 101. Artist’s exhibit (continued from page 4) demolition. These structures are fundamental to the visual history of the county and city, but are in danger of being lost forever under the guise of progress. “My mission is to paint the elusive atmospheric effects of the three-dimensional world onto a two-dimensional surface. Using color, value, line, and paint texture, I can create my own vision and interpretation of nature, for an honest and valid representational work of art.” Oberndorf said he began his craft 25 years ago as a youth with a gift for drawing and a passion for light and color. “I remember vividly at a very young age that I could look at objects in my grandmother’s home, which were quite ornate and beautiful and draw them very realistically with colored pencils and crayons on paper,” he recalled. “I would stare into Christmas ornaments hanging from the tree with my nose pressed up against them, marveling and completely transfixed by the way the surrounding room appeared as a curved, differently colored, and distorted reflection in each one.” Oberndorf’s travels throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe have influenced his work. After graduating from Rider University, he moved to Cali- fornia, where he said he “was mesmerized and inspired by the brilliant light and beauty of the Pacific Coast.” The artist noted, “I loved the pop-culture iconography of the funky architecture found on the streets of LA, and started painting after work and on weekends in earnest. The West Coast had a tremendously profound effect upon me and it was at this time that I realized that painting was my true calling.” A few years later, he returned to New York and enrolled in the Art Students’ League. He later moved to New Jersey and decided to dedicate his life to capturing local land- marks. “To some people, these buildings and structures are relics destined for demolition to forge a path for urban gen- trification, but to me they are important cultural icons that should be preserved at all costs,” the artist said. “As I drive around in the car, whether it is doing mun- dane chores, dropping the kids off or picking them up from school, or going to a travel hockey game, I am always on the lookout for the next perfect subject to transform into a painting,” he added. |
| Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 6, 2013 Chiwetel Ejiofor stars in brutal tale of slavery, survival by Dennis Seuling “Twelve Years a Slave” is the story of Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), an educated black man and talented vio- linist who lives with his wife and children in Saratoga, New York in 1841. Two circus promoters offer him a lucrative two-week gig in Washington, D.C., and Solomon accepts. In Washington, Solomon is wined and dined, but the next morning finds himself in chains and is soon stashed aboard a steamboat bound for Georgia, to be sold as a slave. The movie chronicles the dozen years Solomon works on plantations, is passed from one owner to the next, wit- nesses unspeakable inhumanities, and is subject to the whim of his “masters.” He soon sees that a slave who can read and write is of little value to slave owners, and so hides his education, remaining silent, taking orders, enduring unspeakable hardship, trying to survive day to day, always hoping he will one day reunite with his family. Escape is virtually impossible, for where can a slave go or hide with- out money? Like “Schindler’s List,” which has become the defini- tive cinematic treatment of the horrors of the Holocaust, “Twelve Years a Slave” may serve the same purpose for the institution of slavery. Rather than making a sweep- ing indictment, director Steve McQueen bases the film on Northup’s own book of the same name to take view- ers through the slave experience. In the early scenes, the well-dressed Solomon is depicted as a respected member of his community and devoted family man. These few scenes are important to illustrate the sharp contrast to his role as slave. To the white slavers and owners, he is mere property purchased for cash as one would buy a cow or horse, and expected to work at whatever he is told. This complete lack of freedom is a shock to a man born free, and he quickly learns that intelligence is more handicap than asset to one enslaved. Ejiofor, a regular face in movies for a number of years in supporting roles, gives a breakout performance in “Twelve Years a Slave.” This is a tough role, demanding a range of emotions with little or no dialogue. Much of his perfor- mance is in reactions, particularly his eyes. Viewers can Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong’o, and Chiwetel Ejiofor in ‘Twelve Years a Slave.’ read his thoughts, even see into Solomon’s soul as he must face one horror after another. The excellent supporting cast includes Michael Fass- bender and Benedict Cumberbatch as plantation owners of distinctly different temperaments, Paul Dano as a cruel overseer, Sarah Paulson as a jealous plantation wife, Alfre Woodard as a slave who has escaped the whip and made a comfortable place for herself as mistress to her owner, Paul Giamatti as a slave salesman, Lupita Nyong’o as the slave girl/mistress of a plantation owner, and Brad Pitt as a sympathetic carpenter. (continued on Crossword page) |
| November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • Page 27 New DVD collection pays homage to Hollywood legend by Dennis Seuling “James Dean Ultimate Collector’s Edition” (Warner Home Video) is a box set paying homage to the actor’s short but memorable career. Born in 1931 and raised on an Indiana farm by his aunt and uncle, Dean moved to New York after high school to pursue his dream of acting. A successful appearance on Broadway in “The Immoralist” caught the attention of Hollywood, and Dean was soon appearing in small parts in the early 1950s. His big break came when he was cast as Caleb in Elia Kazan’s “East of Eden,” but his first starring role as the red-jacketed, brooding teenager Jim Stark in “Rebel without a Cause,” fixed his image in American culture. He followed this with the George Stevens-directed “Giant,” in which he played Jed Rink, the nonconformist cowhand who strikes it rich when he discovers oil. With two features still unreleased, Dean died in an automobile accident in late September of 1955. In addition to his three major films, restored from orig- inal camera negatives at Warner Bros., the limited edition, six-disc set contains three feature-length documentaries about Dean’s life, including “James Dean: Forever Young” narrated by Martin Sheen, “American Masters: James Dean Sense Memories,” and “George Stevens: A Filmmaker’s Journey.” Other special features include commentaries on all three movies, screen tests, deleted scenes, wardrobe James Dean as troubled teen Jim Stark. tests, and several behind-the-scenes featurettes. “White House Down” (Sony Pictures) stars Channing Tatum as policeman John Cale, who has just been denied his dream job as a Secret Service agent protecting Presi- dent James Sawyer (Jamie Foxx). Not wanting to disap- point his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House just as the complex is taken over by a heavily armed paramilitary group. With the government falling into chaos and time running out, it is up to Cale to save President Sawyer, his daughter, and the country. The movie presents President Sawyer as having infuri- ated the country’s hawkish elements with his peace plan for the Middle East. Initially, Foxx plays the role straight, but the movie falls into silliness when the character becomes a wise-cracking, sneakers-wearing, hand gre- nade-tossing chief executive. A film with a similar plot, “Olympus Has Fallen,” treated a similar subject without resorting to self-defeating buffoonery and contained some terrific special effects. “White House Down,” directed by Roland Emmerich, makes a lot of noise while delivering tired clichés, forced humor, and a ho-hum story. The two- disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack contains nine featurettes, a gag reel, and profiles of Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, and other cast members. “Lovelace” (Anchor Bay) is the story of porn star Linda Lovelace (Amanda Seyfried) set against the sexual revolution of the 1970s. Escaping a strict religious family, Linda discovered the high life when she fell for and mar- ried charismatic hustler Chuck Traynor (Peter Sarsgaard). As “Linda Lovelace,” she gained international notoriety. (continued on Crossword page) |
| Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • November 6, 2013 ‘Twelve years’ (continued from Entertainment page) Pitt’s character is the only one in the film that seems contrived as he relates his ideas of racial equality, albeit with sidelong glances to make sure plantation owners are out of earshot. Seeing such a big star so late in the film has a jarring effect, since it takes the viewers out of the story for a time and makes one wonder how the producers man- DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) After struggling to break free from Traynor, whose end- less abuse nearly killed her, Linda made it her life’s mis- sion to fight violence against women. The only extra on the Blu-ray release is a biographical portrait of the real Linda Lovelace. “The Best Years of Our Lives” (Warner Home Video) is the definitive film about soldiers returning from World War II and attempting to re-acclimate to civilian life. The film opens as Al Stephenson (Fredric March), Homer Par- rish (real-life double-amputee Harold Russell), and Fred Derry (Dana Andrews) are returning to their Midwest- ern hometown. The three stories are intertwined. Robert Sherwood’s screenplay never overdramatizes, and director William Wyler elicits uniformly excellent performances from the cast, particularly from Russell, a non-actor. After many years spent glorifying war, battle, and patriotism, Hollywood turned a sober eye toward the problems of the real people coming home. The film won seven Academy Awards in 1946, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor (Russell), and remains relevant aged to snare such a big star for such a small part. Clearly one of the best pictures of the year, “Twelve Years a Slave” is not out to impose guilt on white viewers. In almost matter-of-fact objectivity, the movie documents events that never seem over the top, exaggerated, or simply Hollywood inventions. Rated R, it contains many rough scenes involving torture and beatings. Although tough to take, it is nonetheless a “must see” for those who appreciate an important story told well, with uniformly first-rate per- formances. This film is certain to garner several Academy Award nominations come February. today as veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan confront their problems when returning home. The Blu-ray edition con- tains an interview with co-stars Virginia Mayo and Teresa Wright and an introduction by Mayo. Now that Halloween is behind us and Christmas is just around the corner, Disney has released two new animated seasonal combo packs. “Winnie the Pooh: A Very Pooh Year” is a tale from the Hundred Acre Wood, with favorites Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and Roo. It’s holiday time, the most wonderful time of the year, but Rabbit will discover the true spirit of the season only after his pals make misguided New Year’s resolutions to change, with some pretty funny results. Bonuses include games, activities, a sing-along fea- ture, and song selection. “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” is out on Blu-ray for the first time to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Mickey, Goofy, Donald, and their pals star in this animated retelling of Dickens’ famous holiday tale. Ebeneezer Scrooge (Scrooge McDuck) is far too greedy to understand that Christmas is a time for kindness and generosity. With the guidance of some wise ghosts (Goofy and Jiminy Cricket) and a bunch of newfound friends, Scrooge learns to embrace the spirit of the season. There are five bonus animated shorts, includ- ing the new “Yodelberg” (starring Mickey, Minnie and an avalanche), and a holiday tune sing-along. |
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| November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 31 Park Windmill Contest winners announced Midland Park Recreation has announced the winners of the town’s Halloween House Decorating Contest. The winners are: Best Theme, 204 Glen Ave; Most Original, 47 Pine Street; and Judge’s Favorite, 34 First Street. All residents who participated are given a round of applause for their efforts. Lions invite vets to join The Midland Park Lions Club is offering local U.S. vet- erans a special opportunity to serve the community. The “Involve a U.S. Veteran Program” offers qualified U.S. vet- erans an entrance fee waiver when joining a local Lions Club. Eligible veterans include retired U.S. military per- sonnel or honorably-discharged members of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, National Guard, Navy, or Reserves. Those currently serving in the National Guard or Reserves are also eligible. Contact Jack Romano at (201) 444-8601 or zip6104@yahoo.com for information. The Midland Park Lions Club meets on the second Tues- day of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the headquarters of Hori- zon Pest Control, 45 Cross Avenue in Midland Park. Auxiliary to host luncheon The Midland Park Valley Hospital Auxiliary will hold its annual Covered Dish Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The group will meet at 10 a.m. at Faith Reformed Church, 95 Prospect Street in Midland Park. Guest speaker Suzanne Becker will discuss ideas for documenting one’s personal history and will share her experiences as a personal historian. Following Becker’s talk, there will be a question and answer session and an opportunity to look at examples of personal biographies. Members are reminded to bring their donation for the auxiliary’s Adopt-A-Family Program. from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. The first and second grade book club will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 19; the group for third and fourth graders will gather on Tuesday, Nov. 26. For more information, call (201) 444-2390. Fundraiser to support girls’ soccer On Nov. 6, the Blue Moon Mexican Café in Wyckoff will sponsor a fundraiser to benefit the Midland Park Girls’ Soccer team. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of all dine-in, takeout, and delivery sales. Participants must pres- ent a coupon for the program. The coupon may be found at http://midlandparkschools.k12.nj.us/domain/341. Billy Graham broadcast set The Midland Park Christian Reformed Church will view Billy Graham’s long-awaited broadcast on his 95th birth- day, Nov. 7. All are welcome to this 7:30 p.m. program, which will be held at the church at 183 Godwin Avenue. Soccer association to meet The Midland Park Soccer Association will meet on Monday, Nov. 11. This 7:30 p.m. session will be held in the Community Room of the DePhillips Community Center at 50 Dairy Street. Members should note the change in meet- ing location. The agenda will include a discussion of the season, end of season party plans, and the registration revision. Families with players on the in-town and travel leagues are encouraged to attend. For more information, e-mail midlandparksoccer@gmail.com. Flu vaccines available The Midland Park Board of Health will offer an addi- tional Flu Vaccine Clinic at 11 a.m. on Nov 18. The clinic will be held at the Midland Park Christian Reformed Church at 183 Godwin Avenue. To register, call the Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission at (201) 445-7217. Shepherds plan Atlantic City trip The Shepherds Senior Group of the Church of the Nativ- ity will host a trip to Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The cost is $35 with $25 cash back. The group will leave from the chapel parking lot at 8 a.m. The church is located at 315 Prospect Street in Midland Park. For more information or to reserve a seat, contact Phyllis Veli at (201) 560-0470. Library plans children’s activities The Midland Park Public Library, located at 250 Godwin Avenue, has planned activities for the November school break. Children are invited to create, play games, and have fun with Legos from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7. Legos will be provided. Registration is not necessary. On Friday, Nov. 8, the library will feature a screening of “Monsters University” rated G, at 2 p.m. in the meeting room. Children under age nine must be accompanied by a parent. No registration is needed. Children ages two through six can stop in the library and make a Thanksgiving craft on Friday, Nov. 22 between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Elementary school book clubs will meet at the library Free hearing workshop set Total Hearing Care, located at 600 Godwin Avenue, Suite 7 in Midland Park, invites the community to a special hearing workshop on Nov. 7 and 8. Attendees will receive a free hearing screening and a demonstration of the new Sonic Bliss hearing device by Total Hearing Care’s certi- fied staff members. To make a reservation, call the Mid- land Park office at (973) 939-0028. Press releases for this column may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. Marching band (continued from page 8) new, different, and complex ways,” said Principal Nick Capuano. The music programs at MPHS for students in 7 to 12 grades are robust and comprehensive and include con- cert band, marching band, jazz band, chorus, Madrigals, and a musical. “Many have said that the MPHS Marching Band is like a big family. And I couldn’t agree more,” said Capuano. “Each year, I witness the coming together of about 60 stu- dents and their families. They share weekends together as they travel to support their children at competitions as far away as Kingston, NY. They spend countless hours orga- nizing and volunteering at the marching band’s largest fundraiser, Music in the Park, held in October. At the end of the season, they journey to Syracuse University for what is known as Championship Weekend at the Dome. A week later, the entire band family comes together for an end- of-the-season dinner celebration. These are a remarkable group of parents, whose hard work elevates the marching band program to a higher level. We thank them for their contributions and commitment,” Capuano added. In addition to expressing appreciation for and pride in the band, its students, families, and director, Capuano singled out Associate Director Jeff Peters, Assistant Direc- tor (Music) Tim Vorderstrasse, Assistant Director (Visual) Courtney Haan, Color Guard Assistants Kim Ackerson- Baez and Shannon Linde, Music Arr./ Consultant James Garde, Percussion Assistant Brian Prokop, and Percussion Consultant Gordon Fisher. |
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