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. 43 SERVING THE HUB OF NORTH-WEST BERGEN November 13, 2013 40¢ ☺ What’s News- Wyckoff Day in court Supermarket lawsuit expected to be heard in Superior Court beginning in January. 3 Wyckoff Ofﬁcial opening Township invites residents to upcoming open- ing of Russell Farms Community Park. 5 Franklin Lakes Tight race School board election leaves two candidates awaiting certification of vote tally. 7 Midland Park Study nixed Board president fails to get support for North- ern Highlands feasibility study. 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The event will take place rain or shine at Valleau Cemetery on Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. Spin-a-thon to benefit Josephine’s Garden Josephine’s Garden has partnered with New York Sports Club to host “Spin for a Cure” on Sunday, Nov. 17. This “spin-a-thon” will be held from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the club located at 1150 Route 17 North in Ramsey. Zumba is also available. One-hour spinning sessions will be available from noon to 5 p.m.; Zumba opportunities will be open from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will benefit the Josephine’s Garden Fund for Pediatric Brain Tumor/Cancer Research at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center. Each fundraiser participant is encouraged to raise a minimum of $500. To register, visit www.hackensackumc- foundation.org. For more information contact Jessica Anton at (551) 996-5614. HackensackUMC unveiled Josephine’s Garden, a new rooftop garden on the fifth floor of the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, in 2012. The garden, created in honor of Josephine Rispoli, a brain cancer patient who passed away from a rare, malignant brain tumor, serves as a haven for pediatric patients at the hospital who want some fresh air. Bergen Community sets Open Houses In November and December, Bergen Community Col- lege will host free Open Houses for prospective students. The first event will be held Nov. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Meadowlands location, 1280 Wall Street West in Lynd- hurst. The main campus event will be held Dec. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Moses Family Meeting and Training Center (room TEC 128) at the flagship location, 400 Paramus Road in Paramus. Both events will allow students and their parents to speak with school representatives about Bergen’s 143 degree and certificate programs, flexible schedules, financial aid options, and transfer opportunities. For more information, call (201) 447-7200 or e-mail smartstart@bergen.edu. Bank hosts Thanksgiving Food Drive Pascack Community Bank, located at 64 Crescent Avenue in Waldwick, will host a Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit the clients of the Center for Food Action. CFA will be providing all the fixings for Thanksgiving dinner to over 3,000 families in the coming weeks. Pascack Com- munity Bank will be collecting items through Wednesday, Nov. 20. The community is invited to contribute 12 to15 pound frozen turkeys, bags of carrots, supermarket gift cards, apple or cranberry juices, canned fruit, Parmalat milk, canned vegetables and yams, coffee and tea, canned gravy, sugar, flour, baking mix, cranberry sauce, mayonnaise, salad dressing, nuts, trail mix, raisins, pumpkin pie filling and ready pie crust, rice, and stuffing. Bags of potatoes, apples, and onions are also requested. For more informa- tion, visit www.pascackbank.com. Employment workshop scheduled Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church’s Career Resources Ministry, in its continuing effort to provide help to people seeking employment, will present the third of a four-part series of workshops on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 1:30 p.m. The workshop will be held in the meeting room in the lower church and is open to anyone seeking employment and those who anticipate possible unemployment. The work- shops are free and parish membership is not required. Workshops are presented by the Career Resources Ministry, whose members are dedicated to helping those seeking employment. Professionals in the field will pres- ent the workshop and will be on hand to give advice. This workshop topic is “Get Your Message Out: Networking.” Participants should bring a recent resume or job experience NJBG plans November workshops The New Jersey Botanical Garden will sponsor two hands-on Wreathmaking Workshops at the Carriage House Visitor Center on Saturday, Nov. 23. These work- shops, which are an annual tradition at NJBG, will be held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Participants will learn how to assemble and decorate holiday wreaths using a variety of fresh and dried plant materials. Each person will make two wreaths: one to take home and one for use at NJBG’s Holiday Open House. All materials are provided, but bring clippers, gloves, and any special ribbon or decorations. The fee is $25 for NJBG members and $30 for non- members. For tickets and more information, visit www. njbg.org or call (973) 962-9534. NJBG is located on Morris Road in Ringwood. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Admission to the garden is always free; parking is also free in the autumn, winter, and spring. Originally assembled from pioneer farmsteads of the 1890s, the New Jersey Botanical Garden has a vener- able history. In 1922, Clarence McKenzie Lewis, an investment banker and trustee of the New York Botani- cal Garden purchased the property and original Victo- rian mansion from Francis Lynde Stetson. Over the next three decades, Lewis built the current 45-room Tudor manor house and transformed Skylands into a botanical showplace, engaging prominent landscape architects to design the grounds and collecting plants from all over the world. In 1966, the State of New Jersey purchased the 1,117 acres of Skylands as the state’s first acquisition under the Green Acres preservation program. Governor Thomas Kean designated the central 96 acres surrounding the manor house as the state’s official botanical garden in 1984. The gardens contain many unique features, information. All are welcome, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call Tom Lewis at (201) 445-1864 or Carol Shea at (201) 447-4215. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is located at 1 Passaic Street in Ridgewood. Buryk to discuss genealogical research Genealogy researcher Mike Buryk will present a pro- gram about the Western Ukraine and the Lemko region of southeastern Poland to the Genealogical Society of Bergen County on Monday, Nov. 25. The program will be held at 7 p.m. at the Ridgewood Public Library, 125 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. In addition to the historical back- ground on these two areas of Eastern Europe, Buryk will discuss how to research a family tree, the archives and online resources available, and helpful software and hard- ware. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.njgsbc.org. Model railroad opens to the public The Ramapo Valley Model Railroad, a holiday tradition in Bergen County for over 52 years, will open its doors to the public on Nov. 17 and 24 and Dec. 1, 8, and 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. The massive, permanent layout features every- thing from modern windmill farms to an operating drive-in movie theater. Admission to the show is $4 for adults and $1 for children under the age of 12 with a maximum of $10 per family. The railroad display is located in the Ho-Ho-Kus VFW building at 620 Cliff Street in Ho-Ho-Kus. Free parking is available. Visit http://ramapovalleyrailroad.com for addi- tional information. Christmas Boutique and Luncheon set The Auxiliary of the Little Sisters of the Poor will spon- sor a Christmas Boutique and Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The event will be held at 11 a.m. at the Indian Trail Club, 830 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes. In addition to the boutique and luncheon, the event will include prizes and contests. Proceeds will benefit Saint Joseph’s Home for the Elderly in Totowa. Tickets for the event are $50 per person. Checks and the names of those attending may be sent to Carol Lewis, 271 East 19 th Street, Paterson, NJ 07524 by Nov. 29. For more (Photo courtesy of NJBG.) including an extensive collection of statuary, historic trees, a formal annual garden, perennial beds, and an heirloom collection of lilacs. Since 1976, NJBG/Skylands Association, an incor- porated, member-supported non-profit organization, has worked with the state to preserve and protect Skylands and its historic structures. NJBG sponsors walks, hikes, programs, concerts, and special events. Guided tours of the gardens are offered on Sundays at 2 p.m. from May through October, weather permitting, and guided tours of Skylands Manor are available one Sunday per month. Guided group tours are also available. Call the NJBG office for more information. information, call Ethel Raap at (201) 666-9764, Elaine Abbate at (973) 345-6200, or e-mail elaine.abbate@hotmail. com. (continued on page 30) November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Wyckoff Supermarket suit to be heard in Superior Court by John Koster Stop & Shop’s lawsuit against the Wyckoff Planning Board and Inserra ShopRite has been scheduled to be heard in Bergen County Superior Court starting on Jan. 29, but Wyckoff Planning Board Attor- ney Joseph Perconte said last week the case might not end in 2014. “There’s two more avenues to pursue before the appeal is exhausted,” Perconte said last week. These, he said, are the appel- late division, and the New Jersey State Supreme Court. Stop & Shop, joined by the manage- ment of the Boulder Run Shopping Center, argued that the Inserra ShopRite should not be permitted because the Wyckoff Plan- ning Board erred in granting a unanimous approval to the proposed supermarket after two years of hearings. A number of residents said that the protracted hearings were a stall tactic on the part of the Stop & Shop supermarket because ShopRite, which would be located near the Stop & Shop supermarket on a lot that has been vacant for a dozen years, would be a competitor. “Inserra Supermarkets has been, and continues to be, unwavering in our commit- ment to bring ShopRite’s quality, service, and brands to the Township of Wyckoff,” said Lawrence Inserra Jr., president of Inserra ShopRite. “The overwhelming support of local residents throughout the three-year public hearing process, and the unanimous support of the (Wyckoff) Town- ship Planning Board inspire and motivate us every day. “Township residents, officials, local business owners and development experts agree -- a supermarket is the most appro- priate and best use for this site. Replacing a distressed, outdated supermarket that won’t meet today’s occupancy standards for safety, with a new, modern, ShopRite designed to reflect the character of Wyckoff, is the ONLY solution for this site.” This spring, the Wyckoff Planning Board and Inserra ShopRite were advised that they were being sued in Superior Court of New Jersey by Stop & Shop Supermarket Company and Munico, otherwise known as the Hekemian Company, which owns the land on which Stop & Shop sits. The two litigants want to have the court void the approvals that would make it pos- sible for ShopRite to construct a new 62,174 square-foot supermarket on the long-vacant A&P site, just uphill from the Boulder Run complex where Stop & Shop is located. The Wyckoff Planning Board had voted approval on the Inserra plan, as amended after a two-year hearing process, and about 80 percent of the Wyckoff residents who spoke at two public comment sessions said they approved of the concept of a second supermarket in Wyckoff. The remain- ing 20 percent were split between people who wanted a smaller store and those who wanted no supermarket. (continued on page 22) Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 13, 2013 November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Wyckoff Ofﬁcial opening of Russell Farms Park announced by John Koster Wyckoff’s Russell Farms Park will have its official opening at 10 a.m. on Nov. 16. The public is invited. The park is located at the corner of Russell and Sicomac ave- nues and has been in informal use for some weeks. Purchased with a combination of Bergen County and local funds, Russell Farms was formerly a fruit orchard with a farm stand. At one time, the property was targeted for residential development as townhouses, then as large single-family homes. Ulti- mately, the land was sold to the township after the Department of Environmental Protection certified that contamination caused by pesticides had been removed. County grants and local department of public works labor were used to adapt Amazing Grace! Students and parents from Grace Nursery School in Wyckoff sponsored a baking goods collection to benefit Emmanuel Cancer Foundation’s Midland Park outreach center. Non-per- ishable baking goods like flour, sugar, chocolate chips, and boxed mixes were just some of the items donated. ‘Encouraging our children to give to others’ is a motto at Grace, where children are never too young to learn about giving and caring for others. ECF is a not-for- profit public foundation established in 1983 to help preserve the quality of life for any New Jersey family whose child has been diagnosed with cancer. Baked goods were also donated to Oasis along with over 20 Halloween costumes. the former orchard to a site for quiet rec- reational activities as economically as pos- sible. In October, the township commit- tee adopted an ordinance to use $20,000 from the Bergen County Open Space Park Improvement Grant Program for improve- ments to Russell Farms. The grant will fur- ther construction of a new wood structure for the pump house, replacement of a fence along the property line adjacent to the fire- house property, and the installation of Bel- gian block curbing along Russell Avenue to alleviate a drainage washout at the park entrance, and to provide a gazebo and park signs. Last week, the Wyckoff Township Committee approved two ordinances that affect dogs being walked within the new park and other areas within Wyckoff. Both items were adopted without comment at a Nov. 4 meeting, which was scheduled for a Monday to avoid a conflict with the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. “Dogs which are properly and legally licensed and registered may be walked by a person competent to properly manage and control the actions of said dog, only if such dog is securely confined and controlled by an adequate leash not more than 10 feet long,” one of the ordinances states. In addition to Russell Farms, leashed dogs may be walked at Wyckoff Commu- nity Park, including the parking lot but not including the recreation fields; the outdoor areas of the Larkin House; and the paved and improved portions of the public right of way for the Memorial Field Complex from Woodland Avenue to the intersection of Demarest Avenue and Jeffer Court. Dog walkers are expected to bring their own bags and dispose of dog waste. The second ordinance repeats the defi- nition of a properly leashed dog as a dog “securely confined and controlled by an adequate leash not more than 10 feet long and by a person competent to prop- erly manage and control the actions of the dog.” The Wyckoff Township Committee introduced both of these ordinances in October after a Doberman pinscher run- ning at large attacked a golden retriever in Russell Farms Park. Smoking in the park is forbidden, but will be permitted in cars parked in the adjacent lot. Cigarette butts must be car- ried away by the smokers. Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 13, 2013 We thank Waldwick Girl Scout Troop 4286 for the food donation and the members of Girl Scout Troop 1202 who made beautiful Thanksgiving baskets for our families. Thanks to Vincent for the gift card for Vanessa’s family. They were so happy! We are planning our Fourth Annual Bash, which will be held March 7, 2014. Contact us if you would like to be involved. We need help getting corporate sponsorships and donations of tickets and memorabilia. We also need help selling ads for our event journal. Please help our families during the holidays. Our north- ern region provides assistance to five counties in northern New Jersey. We are currently working with 70 families. We deliver food to 16 of these families every month. We like to give each family food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Making a basket is a perfect way for your family to get together to help a family in need. We need Thanksgiving baskets by Nov. 18 and Christmas baskets by Dec. 16 so our drivers have time to coordinate their deliveries. We would appreciate the following donations: cran- berry and other fruit juices, stuffing mix, gravy, bread or muffin mix, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cake mix, nuts, mints, and soups. Please be creative and include items like a paper tablecloth, some festive napkins, or a $10 gift card. We are also accepting turkeys and we have a freezer to store them. You can also adopt some of our children for the holi- days, and purchase their holiday gifts. John is a bright, seven-year-old boy in the second grade. He was diagnosed with cancer at age four. He had one of his kidneys removed early in his life. After his initial treatments, John went into remission. Almost a year later, he had a relapse. This time, the cancer affected part of his lung. After another challenging round of chemotherapy, John is again in remission. John’s family could really benefit from gift cards to Toys R Us or to a department store where they can pur- chase children’s clothing. ECF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a variety of specialized services, at no charge, to any New Jersey family facing the challenges of caring for a child with cancer. We do not raise money for cancer research. We provide direct in-home care to our families. Many families do not have the financial or emotional sup- port to help them get through a major illness like cancer, so our primary focus is providing professional counseling, emergency financial assistance, and material goods such as household items, toys, and monthly grocery deliveries. These individually tailored services are critical in helping families get through the crisis of pediatric cancer. ECF does not receive any government funding. We rely on donations from the community: financial support, in- kind donations, and volunteer time. Call (201) 612-8118 or e-mail Laura at laura@emmanuelcancer.org to see how you can help. • We need volunteers who can deliver groceries to families in Bergen and Essex counties. Spanish-speaking drivers are in particularly high demand! • Turn your event into a fundraiser and collect checks or gift cards for our families. • Get your kids involved. Kids have great ideas and many have already held successful fundraisers for us. • Hold a drive for our food pantry. • Is your Scout Troop looking to earn badges? This is a great way to get creative and have fun while learning about philanthropy. Did you know that the Emmanuel Cancer Founda- tion is celebrating 30 years of providing services? If you would care to make a contribution to honor this milestone, imagine how much good we could do with $30 from every reader! If your company has a matching gift program, please let us know. If you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becoming a volunteer or just stop by and meet with us, take a look at our food pantry, and see what ECF is all about. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Pat- erson Avenue in Midland Park. Please call us at (201) 612- 8118 before you stop by. Storage space is limited, so please do not leave items at the center without checking with us first. For more information, visit www.emmanuelcancer. org or “like” us on Facebook: EmmanuelCancerFounda- tion. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! Character Tot Shabbat set Chabad Jewish Center of NW Bergen County will host several favorite cartoon characters at the Nov. 15 Character Tot Shabbat. The program will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Chabad Center, 375 Pulis Avenue in Franklin Lakes. The Shabbat program is held on a monthly basis and features Shabbat songs employing props, antics, and kid-favorite TV characters. Chil- dren also enjoy dinner and a ‘Torah’ craft using playful food products. Future Character Tot Shabbats will be held on Dec. 13, Jan. 10, Feb. 7, and March 7. This free program is open to children up to age six along with their parents. RSVP to Chabad at (201) 848-0449 or visit www.chabadplace.org for more information. November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Area Close vote leaves candidates awaiting tally certiﬁcation A close vote has left two Franklin Lakes Board of Edu- cation candidates awaiting the final certification of the tally from last week’s election. Three seats were available this year, and four candidates ran. Incumbent Christine Christopoul received 1,317 bal- lots, former board member Kathie Schwartz received 1,012 ballots, while newcomers Anthony Zolfo earned 978 votes and Ralph R. Valvano received 934 votes. Christopoul has lived in Franklin Lakes for 14 years. She holds a BS in financial decision systems and an MBA, both from SUNY Albany. She has been involved in com- munity volunteerism, including serving as a trustee of the Franklin Lakes Board of Education for the past three years. As a trustee, she has served on the Curriculum, Commu- nity Relations, Operations, and Legislative committees. She has also served as the board’s vice president. She said her business background combined with the knowledge and experience she gained while serving her first term on the board would provide her with the unique opportunity to benefit the community. She also said she wants to be a good role model for her children by dem- onstrating the importance of a good education and giving back to the community. Schwartz has been a Franklin Lakes resident for 15 years, and has three children who attend Franklin Avenue Middle School. She has a BA in accounting from Rut- gers University and an MBA in finance from NYU Stern School of Business. She spent 13 years in the banking and finance industry, with her most recent position as a manag- ing director with Deutsche Bank’s private client and asset management group. Having previously served four plus years on the board, Schwartz was the board’s president for two years, vice pres- ident and chair of the Finance Committee for one year, and served on all of the other board committees. She was the Franklin Lakes Education Foundation representative for the board for two years and the Woodside Avenue School PTA liaison for a year. She has been active in the community on the executive board of the Franklin Lakes Newcomers and Neighbors Club, a Meals on Wheels driver, and a member of the FAMS PTA and Valley Hospital Auxiliary. Schwartz said she was running again because Franklin Lakes deserves to be a top tier and model school district. She said she wants to bring experience back to the board’s table and that she would work with the board to direct its focus on setting the vision for the schools, hiring strong leadership, and making decisions that are strategic, well focused, and transparent. Valvano grew up in Franklin Lakes and attended the local schools. He graduated from Ramapo High. He now has two sons at the Franklin Lakes Middle School and a daughter in kindergarten at the High Mountain Road School. Regional school board trustees win Voters in Wyckoff and Franklin Lakes have endorsed the three candidates who ran unopposed for the available seats on the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School Board of Education. Franklin Lakes voters cast 694 ballots for John Butto, and Wyckoff voters cast 1,077 ballots for Lynn Budd and 907 for Thomas Bunting. There were no open seats for Oakland representatives on the board this year. Budd was appointed to the RIH Board of Education in 2009 to fill the unexpired term of Kathy Scarpelli. Budd was elected to the board the following year. She has served on every board committee during her tenure, and has (continued on page 10) He is a certified public accountant, having earned a BS degree in accounting from William Paterson University and an MS degree in taxation from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is chief financial officer of Flowers National Bank. Valvano is an assistant coach of the 13U and 11U Frank- lin Lakes War Eagles baseball teams and coaches in the town’s recreation basketball program. Previously, he served as president and was a riding member of the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Zolfo was born in Brooklyn, and moved to Franklin Lakes in 1999. He has three children, including a daugh- ter at the Franklin Avenue Middle School and twin eight- year-old sons at High Mountain Road School. He earned his undergraduate degree from St. John’s University and his law degree from the University of Miami. He began practicing corporate law in 1986 and has worked for vari- ous Fortune 100 companies during the span of his 27 year career, the last nine with Express Scripts Inc. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 13, 2013 IRS warns of sophisticated telephone scam The Internal Revenue Service is warning consumers about a sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, throughout the country. Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then threatened with arrest, deportation, or suspension of a busi- ness or driver’s license. In many cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting. “This scam has hit taxpayers in nearly every state in the country. We want to educate taxpayers so they can help protect themselves. Rest assured, we do not and will not ask for credit card numbers over the phone, nor request a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer,” said IRS Acting Com- missioner Danny Werfel. “If someone unexpectedly calls claiming to be from the IRS and threatens police arrest, deportation, or license revocation if you don’t pay immedi- ately, that is a sign that it really isn’t the IRS calling.” Werfel noted that the first IRS contact with taxpayers on a tax issue is likely to occur via mail. Other characteristics of this scam include: • Scammers use fake names and IRS badge numbers. They generally use common names and surnames to iden- tify themselves. • Scammers may be able to recite the last four digits of a victim’s Social Security number. • Scammers spoof the IRS toll-free number on caller ID to make it appear that it is the IRS calling. • Scammers sometimes send bogus IRS e-mails to some victims to support their bogus calls. • Victims hear background noise of other calls being conducted to mimic a call site. • After threatening victims with jail time or driver’s license revocation, scammers hang up and others soon call back pretending to be from the local police or DMV, and the caller ID supports their claim. Those who receive a phone call from someone claim- ing to be from the IRS are advised to take the following steps: • Those who know they owe taxes, or think they might owe taxes, should call the IRS at 800-829-1040. IRS employees at that line can help with a payment issue – if there is such an issue. • Those who do not owe taxes, and have no reason to think they owe, should call and report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 800-366-4484. • Anyone who has been targeted by this scam should also contact the Federal Trade Commission and use the “FTC Complaint Assistant” at FTC.gov. Add “IRS Tele- phone Scam” to the comments regarding the complaint. Taxpayers should be aware that there are other unre- lated scams (such as a lottery sweepstakes) and solicita- tions (such as debt relief) that fraudulently claim to be from the IRS. The IRS encourages taxpayers to be vigilant against phone and e-mail scams that use the IRS as a lure. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by e-mail to request personal or financial information. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as text mes- sages and social media. The IRS also does not ask for PINs, passwords, or similar confidential access informa- tion for credit card, bank, or other financial accounts. Recipients should not open any attachments or click on any links contained in the message. Instead, forward the e-mail tophishing@irs.gov. More information about how to report phishing scams involving the IRS is available on the genuine IRS website, IRS.gov. November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 Determine the best time to reﬁnance a mortgage Refinancing a mortgage is advanta- geous to homeowners for a variety of reasons. The primary reasons people refinance their mortgages are to reduce their monthly payments or free up equity to use toward home improvements or other necessities. Lenders will frequently advertise that “now” is the time to refi- nance, but people should get all the facts before making a decision. A low interest rate is not reason alone to refinance. Conventional wisdom has long suggested that borrowers wait to refinance until interest rates drop two percent below their current rate. While a low interest rate is important, there are several other factors to consider. Closing costs: Refinancing a home is an expensive undertaking. While it can effectively shave $100 or more off the monthly payments, there is a financial outlay during the process, which includes closing costs. A person can expect to pay anywhere from two to five percent of the loan’s value in closing costs when refi- nancing. Lenders used to enable some to roll the cost of the closing into the mort- gage, but stringent rules have changed the way many banks now do business. If the finances are simply not there to cover the closing costs, refinancing may not be an option. Credit rating: If your credit rating is better now than it was when you initially earned your home loan, this might be a good time to refinance. Lenders often base their assessments of borrower reli- ability and stability on those potential borrowers’ credit scores, so a strong credit score makes you look better in the eyes of lenders. Borrowers with poor credit ratings may not benefit from refi- nancing. Income: A person’s debt-to-income ratio is another factor in determining mortgage interest rates and approval. A positive change in income status and reduction in debt could make it a good time to refinance. Adjustable rate mortgages: Many people opted for adjustable rate mort- gages when buying homes years ago. Over time, their monthly payments may have increased considerably, making it nearly impossible to afford a home. Refinancing for a fixed-rate mortgage, regardless of the current interest rate, will likely ease some financial burden. Home value: A higher home value means more equity in the home. This money can be used to pay down debt or for home improvements that further improve the value of the home and prop- erty. It is important to speak with a real estate professional to determine if home values have spiked in a particular neigh- borhood and to gain an accurate appraisal of the home. This will help determine if refinancing is frugal. Interest rates: Lower interest rates often motivate homeowners to refinance, as a lower interest rate can save hom- eowners a substantial amount of money over the course of their loans. However, refinancing too soon (within four years of the original home loan) may put hom- eowners in a negative light. Lenders may see borrowers who refinance too soon or too frequently as risky borrowers who cannot successfully manage their money. Prepayment penalties: Certain mort- gages have prepayment penalties. Should a person pay off the mortgage too early, usually within two to five years, two to four percent of the home’s loan value must be paid out. Refinancing counts as paying off one loan and opening another. Penalties could deter a person from refi- nancing too soon. Determining the best time to refi- nance your home mortgage takes effort on the part of the borrower and informa- tion about market trends. By doing one’s homework and being aware of certain factors, a person can save money by refi- nancing a home loan. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 13, 2013 Wyckoff School board approves WEA sidebar agreement by John Koster The Wyckoff Board of Education has approved a side- bar agreement to compensate members of the WEA for teachers assigned to summer work in the school district. The parties to the sidebar agreement -- the school board and the teachers’ union -- worked out a negotiated agree- ment in which middle school counselors will be paid for up to 40 hours of summer work at their regular salary scales for school year employment. The board, however, will receive credit for the amount already paid to each teacher who took part: $1,450 per counselor to those teachers who served as counselors. The WEA had requested a meeting on Aug. 23 to gather information and to possibly launch a grievance proceed- ing against the Wyckoff Board of Education, asserting that the teachers who were selected for the summer counseling work might be underpaid. The WEA disputed the board’s interpretation of past practice with respect to the payment for, and assignment to, summer work, specifically, which assigned summer work is paid at the set curriculum work as opposed to the individual daily salary rate. The board agreed that the teachers selected for coun- seling would be paid within 30 days and the WEA agreed not to initiate a grievance proceeding. The sidebar agreement voted on Oct. 28 closes the issue at hand, and future practices will be discussed between the WEA and the Wyckoff Board of Education before the next summer vacation. Three elected to board of education The Wyckoff K-8 Board of Education election seated three uncontested candidates. Board of education newcomer Nicholas Mamola was elected with 974 votes, incumbent Christopher Della Pietra was elected with 958 votes, and incumbent Samir Taneja was elected with 658 votes. J. KOSTER Regional trustees ham, where she had taught English for three years. Bunting grew up in Haledon and graduated from Man- chester Regional High School. He has been a resident of Wyckoff since 1996, when he graduated from Susque- hanna University with a bachelor’s degree in finance. He has worked in the insurance industry and has managed an investigative unit for an insurance company. He has been active in Wyckoff’s recreation programs, having been a football coach and the town’s travel basketball director. Butto joined the regional high school board this year to fill the unexpired one-year term of Wayne Peterson, who represented Franklin Lakes on the board. Butto received 22 write-in votes, the highest number of the eight people who received write-in votes to fill that position for which there were no official candidates in the school board election. Butto has lived in Franklin Lakes since 2003. He grew up in Hasbrouck Heights and graduated from Bergen Cath- olic High School. He has been the senior financial manager for the Beyer Automotive Group and has been in the auto- motive industry for 28 years. (continued from page 7) chaired several of those committees. She has also been the board representative to the APTS from 2009 to the pres- ent and has served as the board’s county representative and liaison to the Wyckoff Board of Education. She was vice president of the board in 2012 and is now board president. Currently a managing partner in a small software devel- opment company, Budd was previously employed by IBM for eight years in several areas, including human resources, compensation, and executive development. During that time, she developed a separate and unique program with Syracuse University to enable IBM executives to complete their undergraduate degrees in short, intensive programs. Budd holds a Ph.D. in comparative Renaissance litera- ture from Fordham University. Prior to working for IBM, she spent seven years as assistant dean of students at Ford- November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Wyckoff Ofﬁcials go for gold on Sustainable Jersey certiﬁcate by John Koster Members of the Wyckoff Township Committee have set their sights on achieving the gold certification from Sustainable Jersey program, and are researching what it will take to attain that goal. Launched in 2009, Sustainable Jersey is a certification program for New Jersey municipalities that want to “go green, save money, and take steps to sustain their quality of life over the long term,” according to the program’s website. That site also notes that Sustainable Jersey is “a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that provides tools, training, and financial incentives to support and reward communities as they pursue sustainability programs.” “We look forward to gold whenever the criteria are established,” said Deputy Mayor Douglas Christie. He reported that Wyckoff recently qualified for the silver certification, becoming one of only 20 New Jersey com- munities to reach that level this year. “That puts us in the top five percent, and that is phe- nomenal,” Christie said. Christie, whose speech highlighted last week’s Wyckoff Township Committee meeting, noted that about half of the towns in New Jersey are registered Sustain- able Jersey program participants. He noted that Wyckoff first received the bronze certificate in 2011. To date, 20 Bergen County communities, including Franklin Lakes, Glen Rock, and Ramsey, are also certified at the bronze level. The bronze level is said to require 150 points for a variety of activities. The silver certificates now being awarded require a minimum of 350 points with regard to recycling, conser- vation of resources, and publicity in favor of sustainable resources. The Wyckoff Green Team formed five specific task forces and the activities included the construction of a rain garden at the public library to promote plantings that do not normally require watering, pledges to bring reusable beverage containers to public events to prevent littering with discarded plastic bottles, and participation of the public schools in internal recycling operations. An energy audit inventory and upgrade for public buildings and a fleet management inventory and policy to discour- age light pollution were also included. Deputy Mayor Christie thanked Wyckoff Township Administrator Robert Shannon, committee meeting reg- ular and environmental volunteer Jim Savage, and the members of the Wyckoff Environmental Commission, including Chair Harriet Shugarman, Randy Hooger- hyde, Peter Wiederhold, Cathy Runge, former mayor Christopher De Phillips, Janice Reynen, and Richard Bonsignore. “This does not bring us a check, but it does bring us an opportunity to go after grants,” said Christie, refer- ring to state funding for future environmental and land conservation projects. America Recycles Day announced In related news, the Wyckoff Township Committee adopted a resolution proclaiming Nov. 15, 2013 as Amer- ica Recycles Day. The township committee encourages all Wyckoff residents and business owners to join in Wyckoff’s Nifty-Fifty Program, which encourages citi- zens to reduce the amount of trash placed at the curb by 50 percent by diverting recyclable materials from the waste stream to the recycling stream. There are many ways residents and businesses can participate. Small changes in everyone’s recycling habits can help the township avoid up to $100,000 in garbage disposal fees by diverting the following items from the garbage to recycling. Wyckoff officials urge residents, “Don’t treat your recyclables like trash.” They recommend the following: • Increase household recyclables by using the single stream recycling collections every other week. Place in one container all paper, plastic items numbered 1-7, cans, glass bottles, jars, and wax coated food cartons. (No Styrofoam items can be collected.) • Every Wednesday, the DPW picks up household appliances/metal bulk items such as residential room air conditioners, residential refrigerators/freezers, (with doors removed), and stoves. Please note that this collec- tion is suspended during the annual leaf collection. Call (201) 891-7000, extension 101 to request curbside collec- tion. Removing heavy items avoids higher costs because the township pays by weight. • Recycle electronics such as TVs, computers, print- ers, and DVD players. Bring them to the Recycling Con- servation Center at 476 West Main Street. • Put a lid on garbage containers to keep the rain and snow out. Wet garbage weighs more, so it costs more to haul. • Count garbage containers. Those who are putting out two containers of garbage per week may be able to reduce the amount of garbage through better recycling. • Make it a family affair. Getting children involved early will help the township achieve its Nifty-Fifty goal. • Those who are having new carpet installed are urged to ask the installer to take away the old carpet. • Stop by Wyckoff Town Hall and pick up a Nifty- Fifty sticker for your recycling containers. • Donate your appliances and used furniture. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 13, 2013 Voters endorse unchallenged council candidates There were no contests in the council elections in Frank- lin Lakes, Midland Park, or Wyckoff this year. A summary of the results follows. Franklin Lakes Voters in Franklin Lakes endorsed Republican council candidates Ann Swist and Joseph Cadicina in the Nov. 5 general election. Swist received 2,092 ballots and Cadicina received 2,089. Cadicina is an attorney and managing member of the law firm of Laufer, Dafena, Cadicina, Jensen & Boyd, LLC in Morristown. He is a member of several county, state, and national bar associations, and he has served on the plan- ning board and zoning board in Saddle Brook. He previ- ously served on the board of education in Garfield. Swist holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and is a retiree of Bristol Myers Squibb, where she was the direc- tor of strategic information and competitive intelligences reporting directly to the senior vice president of licensing and acquisitions. Her political involvement includes being a member of the County Committee representing District 2, and being membership chair of the Republican Club of Franklin Lakes, where her husband, Peter, is president. Midland Park Incumbents Jack Considine and Nancy Peet won reelec- tion to the borough council last week, with 48 percent of the town’s 4,974 registered voters casting ballots. Considine garnered 1503 votes and Peet received 1,562 votes. Additionally, Russell Kamp received 24 right-in votes, and Lorraine DeLuca received three write-in votes. This was Considine’s first run for elective office, having been appointed in January to fill the one-year unexpired term of Mayor Patrick “Bud” O’Hagan. A retired IBM Global Services executive and a US Navy veteran, Consi- dine is a past Grand Knight of the Midland Park Knights of Columbus, and he chaired BSA Troop 157 for the last seven years. Peet, who has been on the council for 12 years and served as council president for the past two years, is currently vice president and director of risk and claims management for William H Connolly & Co., LLC. Wyckoff Rudy Boonstra, the current Mayor of Wyckoff, won an uncontested election for a new term on the Wyckoff Town- ship Committee with 3,301 votes. Boonstra has served virtually every appointed office in Wyckoff, including mayor, and had served on both the local and the regional board of education in the past. He is also a long-term volunteer firefighter. On Sunday, Nov. 3 at approximately 10 a.m., an adult female jogger was approached by a vehicle on Douglass Street, which is near East Prospect Street and West Saddle River Road. Two male occupants told the woman to get into the vehicle. The woman refused and the vehicle left the area. The vehicle was described as a black Nissan sedan and the occupants were described as two white males in their mid to late twenties. The driver had long dark hair. A search of the area and surrounding towns was unsuccessful. In addition, the Ridgewood Police Department is inves- tigating two separate luring incidents over the past week. The most recent involved a female Ridgewood student being grabbed by an adult male as she walked home from school on Monroe Street, near the Waldwick border. The student was able to break free and run for help. The male left the area. He was described as a heavy-set while male in his fifties or sixties, approximately 6’2” with gray or light colored, wavy hair. He was wearing jeans and a gray or green T-shirt and dark sunglasses. Residents are asked to contact the Waldwick Police Department immediately if they observe any suspicious persons or vehicles. Anyone with additional information on the above incidents should contact Detective Sergeant Doug Moore at (201) 652-5700. Another luring incident was also reported in Ramsey. Ramsey police report a suspicious incident that took place at the Spring Street New Jersey Transit Train Station on Saturday Nov. 2. At 6:15 p.m., a Ramapo College student was asked if she wanted a ride back to Ramapo College by a party not known to her. The student stated to the actor that she was waiting for the shuttle back to school. The actor stated he was the shuttle. The vehicle is described as a dark colored four-door Chrysler or Pontiac product with a rounded roof. After conferring with the shuttle service, it was determined that they do not have a vehicle meeting that description in their fleet. The driver was described as an Asian male in his mid-thirties. No further details were available. The Ramsey Police Department is working with the New Jersey Transit Police to determine if there was any criminal intent. Ramsey police ask anyone with informa- tion regarding this incident to call (201) 327-2400. Police seek tips in luring cases November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 13, 2013 Dear Readers: During the upcoming Holiday Season and New Year I will continue the efforts and initiatives of re-establishing the Midland Park Chamber of Commerce., starting with a new logo, revision of the by-laws to reflect our current social media and changes in the business culture, mem- bership and member benefits. I will con- tinue the initiatives of the scholarship program. Our purpose as a Chamber is to become a unified voice for businesses interested in the promotion, protection and advance- ment of the commercial, industrial, civic and general interests of Midland Park and its surrounding trade area and for the overall betterment of our community. Our membership is open to any person, business, firm, association or corporation interested in the civic welfare and promo- tion of business in Midland Park. The Chamber will be focused on cre- ating strategic alliances and lasting busi- ness relationships through networking and social media. We will create a collec- tive voice for the Midland Park business community and work with town officials and civic leaders to advance the business needs. Along with driving business back to Midland Park, the business community appreciates the residents and organiza- tions that shop locally, and we will con- tinue to support our town with holiday events, Community Day, High School Scholarship program and much more. The Chamber meets monthly, and we expect to expand the event calendar through out the year. We welcome new businesses and new ideas, comments and recommendations. Your participation is needed. I have owned and operated Nuzzi Chi- ropractic Family and Sports Center in Midland Park for over 20 years, and I am proud to re-establish the Chamber. Mid- land Park is a wonderful town to raise a family, develop a business and feel part of the community. With the help of the Chamber Board and the fellow business members, we will bring back town pride and spirit; we will make a difference. Thank you for your consideration, and if you own a business and want to know more about the Midland Park Chamber of Commerce, please feel free to contact us and attend a meeting to learn more. Lori Nuzzi, D.C., President Midland Park Chamber of Commerce November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Board refuses to commission send/receive feasibility study The Midland Park Board of Education is not interested in pursuing alternatives to Midland Park High School for the borough’s 330 students in grades 9-12. That position was made very clear last week, as Board President William Sullivan failed to get the board’s support for studying the feasibility of sending students to Northern Highlands Regional High School. Sullivan said he had pursued the idea for a study based on the response he had received from residents both in person and through e-mails, the majority of whom supported the study. He said they cited additional educational offerings and co- curricular activities, better athletic fields, and cost savings as reasons for looking to send students to Northern Highlands. Some even suggested doing a similar study with Waldwick, he said. The majority of board members, how- ever, wanted no part of closing Midland Park High School or even exploring options, some saying that the $25,000 cost could be better spent on something else. Noting that three of the current board members had graduated from Midland Park High School and “done OK,” trustee Tim Thomas said that he liked the idea of a small student/teacher ratio, that teachers know students by name and are familiar with their strengths and weaknesses. “That feeling is irreplaceable; you don’t get that (continued on page 19) Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 13, 2013 Family Hair Care donates cut-a-thon proceeds to YMCA Emmy Eliyla, owner of Family Hair Care; Sandra Frisco, Rick Claydon, CEO of Ridgewood YMCA; and Lisa Bergen and Candice Davies from Family Hair Care. Staff from Midland Park’s Family Hair Care recently presented a check for $1,000 to the Ridgewood YMCA to benefit the Y’s Living Strong, Living Well Program. The donation, presented in honor of Living Strong, Living Well participant Sandra Frisco, represents the proceeds from Family Hair Care’s recent cut-a-thon event, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Living Strong, Living Well is the Ridgewood Y’s 12-week program designed for adult cancer survivors. ays, “The goal of the program is to help patients build muscle mass and muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance, improve functional ability and reduce the severity of therapy side effects,” explained Carol Livingstone, health and fitness direc- tor at the Ridgewood Y. “A final goal of the program is to assist participants in develop- ing their own physical fitness program so they can continue to practice a healthy life- style as a way of life,” she added. “We wanted to do something for Breast Cancer Awareness Month that would help members of our local community. When our customer, Sandra Frisco, told us how won- derful the Living Strong, Living Well pro- gram was, we knew we had our answer,” said Emmy Eliya, owner of Family Hair Care. Living Strong, Living Well is offered free to participants by the Ridgewood Y and includes a three-month adult Triangle membership. “We are extremely grateful to Family Hair Care for this very generous donation,” said Rick Claydon, CEO of the Ridgewood Y. “Our Living Strong, Living Well program touches the lives of so many each year, and gifts such as this help us to continue to offer the program at no cost to participants.” November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Mark Braunius is back on borough council Former Midland Park Councilman Mark Braunius is back at his old seat after an eight-year hiatus. The borough council last week appointed Braunius to fill the unexpired term created by the resigna- tion of Councilman Michael Junta. Junta, who served on the council for five years, recently married and moved from the bor- ough. Braunius was sworn in last week on the day of his father’s funeral. “We could feel everyone’s prayers. When the chips are down, the people are there,” Braunius said of the community support he and his family received on this sad occa- sion. Peter Braunius, a long-time member of the Midland Park Board of Adjustment, died Nov. 3 at the age of 85. Councilman Braunius thanked the gov- erning body for giving him the opportunity On Oct.18, as the result of investigating a report of a motor vehicle crash on Goffle Road, Officer Steven Vander Pyl arrested a 33-year-old male resident of East Ruth- erford for driving while intoxicated. The male failed field sobriety tests and was transported to headquarters for process- ing. He was issued three summonses and released into the custody of his brother. The subject is scheduled to appear in the Midland Park Municipal Court. Lieutenant Bernard Vandenberg and Sergeant Noah Van Vliet assisted. On Oct. 28, a 14-year-old male Midland Park resident reported to Officers Kevin Van Dyk and Jason Tillson that he was assaulted on Oct. 26. While he was walk- ing on East Center and Vreeland between the hours of 8 and 9 p.m., he said he was approached by six white males and two white females. He said two of the males held his arms back while the other four assaulted him. At 2:36 a.m. on Oct. 28, a 24-year-old Midland Park resident reported his vehicle was stolen. He said he was at a club in Pat- erson and was unable to drive home. The male asked a female friend to drive him home and wait for him. When he returned to the street, the vehicle and driver were gone. Sergeant Noah Van Vliet and Officer Christopher Birch investigated the incident with the assistance of two officers from the Wyckoff Police Department. The vehicle was later recovered in Paterson. Also on Oct. 28, a Midland Park resi- dent reported that Halloween decorations were stolen from the front lawn. She said that sometime overnight eights gray head- stones, two black spiders, and one white ghost were taken. The total value of these items was approximately $80. Police Department Report Councilman Mark Braunius is sworn in by Mayor Patrick “Bud” O’Hagan as Braunius’s wife, Cynthia, holds the Bible. “to serve the borough back in this capac- ity.” “I will try to meet their expectations,” he said after the meeting. “I know I have big shoes to fill in following Councilman Junta. I commit to this wonderful commu- nity that I will give 100 percent dedication to the good government of this town,” he added. A lifelong resident, Braunius served on the council from 1993 to 2005. A self- employed building contractor, he has been a member of the Midland Park Planning Board for the past 20 years. Braunius was selected from among three names submitted by the Republican Munic- ipal Committee last month, as required by law. The other nominees were Lorraine DeLuca and Peter Jeffer. The council had until Nov. 11 to seat Junta’s replacement. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 13, 2013 School climate survey shows positive feelings The majority of students in all grades in Midland Park schools feel safe ‘always’ or ‘most of the time,’ according to school climate and bullying survey conducted in the public schools last June. Dr. Paula Rodriguez-Rust, sociologist and diversity educator, of Spectrum Diversity, presented the results of the 2013 findings at a Harassment, Intimida- tion and Bullying session last month. The majority of the students who completed the survey also said that they had noticed positive changes in their teachers’ attitudes toward bullying during the year, includ- ing taking the problem more seriously, trying harder to address it and increasing vigilance. A majority in every grade said that they had noticed at least some decrease in bullying compared to the previ- ous year. Respondents in fourth and fifth grades noticed more of a decrease than did students in sixth through ninth grades. “The fact that the majority of students, even in the middle school grades, perceive that bullying has decreased, is a very positive finding,” Dr. Rust said. The percentage of students reporting being bothered or bullied by their peers verbally, socially or physically gener- ally remained low, with a slight increase in the incidence of electronic misbehavior. Reported peer bothering occurred on the playground or in the cafeteria, with a decrease in the number saying they were bother in the gym or the hall- ways, usually the hot spots for bullying, Dr. Rust said. Dr. Rust conducted similar surveys in 2011 and 2012 and gave comparison statistics. She explained that whereas the original questionnaire was aimed at documenting areas of concern to be addressed in anti-bullying and school climate programming efforts, the 2013 document focuses on docu- menting changes and improvements that have occurred and areas in which needs have arisen which can be addressed by school safety teams. These areas include cyber safety education, to include School offerings to be highlighted Midland Park’s elementary and high school parent organizations are sponsoring a Nov. 13 meeting that will highlight the range of academic and enrichment offerings available to students in grades 7-12. This 7 p.m. session will be held in the Midland Park High School Media Center, 250 Prospect Street in Midland Park. Parents with children in the elementary schools are encouraged to attend. MPHS Principal Nick Capuano and Director of Curriculum June Chang will address concerns such as technology, course offerings, facility improve- ments, and more. The parent organizations will speak of the many per- forming arts, sports, and other extracurricular programs that are part of a child’s overall educational experience. Members of the administration will conduct tours of the school. social networking safety prior to seventh grade and through eighth grade; emphasis on developing friendships and making sure that all students are integrated into friendship networks to reduce the risk factor for vulnerability to bul- lying and have identified at least one adult that they can trust and can go to; and programming to address students’ attitudes about derogatory language, particularly in grades five and six. Parental active consent was required for the students to complete the questionnaire, administered during school hours, substantially decreasing the participation level, according to Dr. Rust, who analyzed the findings. She said that the lowered participation could potentially also have had the impact of suppressing the detection of issues in the school environment, including negative impressions. Of the 947 potential participants in grades 2-12, 557 students participated, a 57 percent response, similar to the participants in 2011, the first year of the survey. In grades 2-6, 76 to 91 percent of students in each grade participated; in grades 7-9, 36 to 52 percent participated. Those numbers decreased to 22-23 percent in grades 10-11 and dropped to 15 percent in grade 12, making those findings “suggestive only.” This was the first year the survey was done electroni- cally. The online version allowed for the systematic col- lection of students’ narrative comments and of answers to open-ended questions, she said. Previous versions used paper and pencil questionnaires. Different versions of the questionnaire were used for grades 2-3, 4-6, 7-8 and 9-12, with each version designed to be age appropriate and to focus on issues relevant to each grade level. November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Park Windmill Chamber sponsors Tree Lighting The Midland Park Chamber of Com- merce will again be a Platinum Sponsor for the Community Tree Lighting. This year’s event will be held Friday, Dec. 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the town hall parking lot, 280 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. Club presents two one-act plays Tickets are now on sale for the Midland Park High School Drama Club’s two one- act plays. The club will present a comedic murder mystery, “Murder at the Banquet,” and a modernized classic, “Alice @ Won- derland.” Performances, under the direc- tion of Drama Director Andrew Anderson, will be Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. Prior to the 7:30 p.m. performance on Nov. 16, the club will host a dinner the- ater experience. Students will serve a full-course dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets for the dinner theater event are $15. The doors will open approximately 30 minutes before performance times, and at 6 p.m. for those attending the dinner theater. For tickets or more information, contact Andrew Anderson at AAnderson@mpsnj. org. In the spring, the club will present the epic Mel Brooks musical comedy, “Young Frankenstein.” Performance dates are planned for March 21, 22, and 23, 2014. Performing Arts Parents announces Theater Arts Fundraiser Midland Park High School Performing Arts Parents will hold a fundraiser to ben- efit the high school’s theater arts programs. Three prizes will be awarded. The first place winner will receive an iPad mini valued at $350, the second place winner will receive a 19-inch LCD HD TV valued at $150, and the third place winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card. Tickets are $5 and are being sold by cast, crew, and family members of the drama and musical programs to help offset production costs. To obtain tickets for the fundraiser, con- tact Donna Halliwell at Dhalliwell@mpsnj. org. Auxiliary welcomes new members On Wednesday, Nov. 13 the American Legion Auxiliary will meet at Veterans Hall on Faner Road in Midland Park. The group will gather at 7:30 p.m. New mem- bers are welcome. Anyone interested in joining the orga- nization may contact President Donna Hoffman at (201) 445-3140 for more infor- mation. Flu vaccines available The Midland Park Board of Health will offer an additional 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. In addition to the Nov. 18 clinic, flu vac- cine is available at the Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission at 20 West Prospect Street in Waldwick. Participants should note: Family mem- bers age 18 and older and those with Medi- care HMO (Medicare Advantage) may be vaccinated for a fee of $25. Women who are pregnant must bring a note from their obstetrician; and regular Medicare partici- pants must bring their Medicare Part B card for NWBRHC to bill Medicare. To register to receive the vaccine, call (201) 445-7217. Feasibility study (continued from page 15) in a large district,” Thomas said. Adding that people had moved to Midland Park because it is a small town with a small school district. He told a parent: “We’re comfortable with what we have.” Dr. Maryalice Thomas, another trustee, said that comparing statistics between MPHS and Highlands based on the pub- lished profile on each district’s website, MPHS students “come up ahead…. If we are looking to compete, look at the academ- ics; no one is going pro with interscholastic sports,” she said. Comparing average SAT scores in math and critical reading, Dr. Thomas said that while Midland Park’s average score is1027 out of 1600 versus NHRHS’ aver- age score of 1181, research is indicating that family income and SAT scores are corre- lated. Average income in Midland Park is $77,230. In Allendale average income is $120,466, $171,410 in Upper Saddle River, $107,471 in Saddle River and $153,675 in Ho-Ho-Kus. The regional district includes Allendale and Upper Saddle River and receives tuition students from the other two communities. Dr. Thomas said Midland Park students are taking AP exams at a comparable rate as Highlands when comparing the 10 AP subjects MPHS offers. She also pointed out that while the stu- dent to guidance counselor ratio at High- lands is 226, Midland Park’s ratio is 167 students per counselor. “We are serving better,” she said passionately. “The academic achievements at our high school are excellent,” agreed Superinten- dent of Schools Dr. Marie Cirasella. “We are serving our children beautifully.” “Our kids are well prepared for college. We don’t want to send them to a bigger dis- trict,” said Board Vice President Sandra Cricenzo. “Lots of things going on are intangible; they won’t show in a feasibility study,” said trustee James Canellas. “We can do a lot with 25 grand as opposed to allocate money to quiet a vocal group of community resi- dents who need the independent study.” ‘Without the study, people won’t support our efforts for a referendum,” countered Sullivan. The majority of residents speaking from the audience which packed the DePreker Library did not share the board members’ enthusiasm. “You have a moral obligation to reflect the views of the community, not present a biased view,” said John Pappas of Hamp- shire Road in asking the board to reconsider its opposition to the study. “Dr. Thomas pointed to selected pieces to demonstrate a point. We need unbiased information: what’s available, what can be offered. Our kids need to be exposed to more; this is the turning point on what to do with our edu- cation,” he said, noting that given the indi- vidual attention students receive, the school should be one of the top ten in the state. Class size at MPHS ranges from a low of two students per class in French to a high of 30 in physical education. Band has 54 stu- dents and chorus has 43. “The board can’t miss this opportunity to get our students into a better high school,” said Charles Tsocanos of Estes Court. “Your position is to be objective, not to throw out our comments because you disagree,” Francine Caleca of Westbrook Avenue told the board. “Our facilities are not where we need to be. We don’t have the things we need. We can’t support the infrastructure,” said Diane Allen of Rubble Street. “Do the study, then let the parents make the decision, if not close, then improve,” she said. Joanne Webb of Hill Street commented on the attrition rate of students attending the local elementary schools but then going to a private high school. This year alone, the drop from eighth grade to ninth was 15 students. “Parents are not willing to pass a refer- endum for schools they are not using and taxes going up. A large portion of the popu- lation is interested to see what sending can do,” Webb said Cristin Aldershof of Faner Road asked if any districts had reached out wanting to attend MPHS. Sullivan said that one dis- trict had inquired a while back but nothing had come of it. “This still can be a good little town while opening opportunities for our students to go to other schools and make friends,” Alder- shof said. Sullivan said no further overtures would be made to Highlands or other districts given the board members’ position at this time. Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 13, 2013 Area Annual Fall Night of Fine Dining was success Last week, the area’s finest restaurants and caterers joined forces to present the 21 st annual ‘Fall Night of Fine Dining,’ a fundraiser for the programs and services at West Bergen Mental Healthcare, including the Center for Children and Youth in Ramsey. Festivities were held at the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes. Various restaurants served individual portions of their most innovative entrées, and Modern Jazz Trio provided entertainment. Participating chefs/restaurateurs included Chef James McIntosh, Indian Trail Club, Franklin Lakes; Susan Berman, marketing executive, Cupcakes by Carousel and Carousel Cakes, Ridgewood; Howie Felixbrod, Blue Moon Mexican Café, Wyckoff; Nicole Henry, shift manager, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Ridgewood; Madhuri Premnath, Baked in a Cup, Ramsey; Chrissie Lijoi, Creative Chocolates, Woodland Park; Aldo’s and The Brick House, Wyckoff; Chestnut Deli & Catering, Ridgewood; Clementine Caterers, Wayne; Due, Ridgewood; Esty Street, Park Ridge; Francesco’s Restaurant, Woodland Park; Kevin’s Thyme, Ho-Ho-Kus; Park & Orchard, East Rutherford; RõCCA, Glen Rock; The Village Green Restaurant, Ridgewood; and The Village Grille, Waldwick. Chuck Russo of Carlo Russo’s Wine and Spirit World in Ho-Ho-Kus selected a variety of wines for the occasion. This year’s event sponsor was Boiling Springs Savings Bank. November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 Area Community effort saves Ramsey landmark Organizers of the Ramsey Theatre Group announced last week that the theater is 100 percent funded. The group banded together to raise the $125,000-plus needed to con- vert the Ramsey Cinema at 125 East Main Street to a digital format. At the end of this year, the motion picture industry will stop producing 35 mm films and convert to a digital format. Most large movie theaters have already made the neces- sary changes to accommodate digital pictures. However, the conversion was a costly proposition for a small theater such as Ramsey’s. David and Laura Rose and Karen Emmert have been the driving forces behind the Ramsey Theatre Group. Last week, David Rose explained that the group actu- ally exceeded its fundraising goal, garnering pledges of $151,000. However, he explained that Kickstarter.com, which helped the RTG with the fundraiser, will receive part of that money as a fee. The largest pledge, Rose reported, came from Larry Inserra of ShopRite, who dedicated $15,000 toward the cause. Rose said the group plans to start working on the theater immediately, and the project could last six to eight weeks. (continued on page 22) At left: A view of the Ramsey Cinema on East Main Street. Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 13, 2013 Saving the downtown saves the whole town! Some things are too important to be written off. The importance of quality local shopping is one of them. Here are some collective examples. The other day, I ventured into my favorite realm of the absurd: automotive transport. I am not a great fan of recre- ational motoring, but since my wife generally knows where I sleep I am not about to stand her up for a ride home from various work-related locations. Over the weekend, while clambering during darkness and rain into the crammed driver’s compartment of the biggest SUV I could have afforded 10 years ago, I surmise that I must have rammed the seatbelt tong into the seat-bound clamp over a piece of somewhat challenged soft paper. This is not difficult to do when you are my size and wearing a heavy coat, especially at night and when it is raining. I surmise this because the next time I tried to ram the tong into the clamp, it would not fit. I was serenaded by that ominous monotone tink-tink- tink-tink-tink-tink-tink-tink that sounds like the musical introduction to Tom Jones singing “Delilah.” It was not a happy ride, but it was a short one. The next morning, I analyzed the problem. I discovered very soft but surprisingly stubborn paper detritus inside the seat belt clamp. This stuff was as impervious to being dislodged as it was impervious to reason. What to do? Call my son, who knows more about cars than I ever wanted to? I generally maintain a policy of allowing him to spend Saturday afternoon and Sunday with his nuclear family and, as I ascertained later, he and my daughter-in-law and grandson were at the Children’s Museum in Philadelphia -- a venture not to be disturbed. When they were kids, I used to take my son and daughter to a lot of museums and historic homes like Museum Village, Speedwell, Morris- town, Jockey Hollow, The Hermitage, the Steuben House, and the De Wint House. I felt validated that they had done likewise. Next thought: Get tweezers. I got the tweezers, but they were too thick to fit into the crevice in the seat clamp. My wife arrived at the scene of the catastrophe and we both sorted through downtown on a Sunday morning to try to find affordable tweezers that would fit in the malicious crevice. She actually located such a pair of tweezers, and the price was right. “Your son did me a favor once, so I’ll loan you this one,” the local merchant said. “It costs $22, but it’s mine, so please bring it back and give it to me personally.” The tweezers were indeed the thinnest I had ever seen. They were almost thin enough. The key word here is “almost.” I got a little bit of the upper stratum of paper out, but not enough. My next thought was to go to the local supermarket or the hardware store and buy a toothpick and some glue. I would then dip the toothpick in the glue, twirl it in the stubborn paper dust, and let it harden until the paper was more stuck on the toothpick than the clamp. I also briefly thought of burning it out with one of those electric fire starters people use for barbecue grills, but the proximity of the SUV’s gas tank convinced me this was not a good idea. Then it struck me. The downtown service station gives people free air for their tires. Was there a way to channel some of the free air into the crevice and blow out the shred- ded paper? The two attendants came over, located a nozzle, and hooked it up to the air hose. All three of us awaited the results of the experiment with fascination. There was a great hissing whoosh and, in a matter of seconds, the recal- citrant shredded paper had become part of the atmosphere and the seat belt clamp worked again. How would this problem have been resolved had I not lived in a town with a friendly downtown? In a worst- case scenario, I would have driven off, headed toward the Hudson River or the New York border trying to find a car dealership for this particular make of car. (Both of the dealers in northwest Bergen County have been shuttered for years.) I would have been pulled over for not wearing a seatbelt. You can only stand so much of the first eight bars of “Delilah.” I have had other favorable experiences. When a swivel chair collapsed, the local hardware store found a way to fix it at a very affordable price. When I needed what I called a “soap eraser” -- what the manufacturer called a “soft eraser” -- the local pharmacy had them in stock at a reasonable price. My two most recent books -- tandem, in one case, with the first book I ever wrote -- are now displayed in glass-front picture frames, arranged locally at a downtown store. When I stagger off to bed, I can look at them and reflect that my life has not been entirely in vain. Downtown businesses must be saved. The way to save them is to shop there first, even --gasp -- if it might cost a few cents more than buying the same article at some place in a mega-mall where the gasoline costs involved in get- ting there eat up any savings. Ever see what the prices are like in the stores at airline terminals? Five bucks for a soft eraser shaped like a hippopotamus? The mega-malls may be a little more competitive, but do the math. You can walk downtown on a pleasant day, or drive there for a fraction of a gallon of gasoline, support the local economy, probably find just what you want, and get home in less time and with less money spent than you would spent on a haul through traffic with rude people who can always find the horn, but may not be able to find the brake. A lot of people refuse to believe this. Spending $5 to save 50 cents sits well with them. I presume these are the same people for whom every vacation trip is advertised as an escape. Who wants to escape from northwest Bergen County? I don’t. A lot of people work a second job just so they can keep living here. This area is a bastion of civility and intelligence compared to other places I have lived or have covered as a reporter. Why would anybody want to escape? Rather than escaping, we should cherish and protect. Shopping at local stores is one of the best ways to do this. Other ways include volunteering for environmental proj- ects, enjoying local programs at the libraries, and dropping the idea that a vast lawn with no other plant life is the key to the American Dream. Do not throw out those mums that people seem to buy in September and throw out in Novem- ber. Plant them and mulch them. Many of them will grow again next year. This is it! There are a few other places as nice as this. If we let local businesses slide because we are penny wise and pound foolish, the darkening of our downtowns will represent the darkening of our own lives. Shop locally; it helps keep our hometowns great places to live. Supermarket lawsuit (continued from page 3) The board unanimously approved the variances and the plan in November 2012 and approved the memorializing resolution in February 2013. The appeal officially filed on March 26 takes issue with the fact that the original proposal indicated a building lot coverage of 64,974 square feet, but the planning board sub- sequently approved a building of just over 62,000 square feet. The appeal further objects to the planning board’s agree- ment that the area was zoned for a supermarket and asserts that the abandonment by the A&P more than 10 years ago voided the zoning of the site for supermarket use. Several residents had argued that the present vacant store is an eyesore and supported the application by Inserra ShopRite for a store in that location. “The (planning) board improperly discounted the mag- nitude of the safety issues at play regarding pedestrians... and similarly disregarded conflicts in the site plan design that present significant on-site traffic safety problems for pedestrians and vehicles,” the appeal states. The appellants also object to the elimination of a require- ment for a traffic light at Wyckoff Avenue and Greenwood Avenue; delivery truck access, which they claim is inad- equate; and parking lot aisles, which they say are located at excessive distances from the store. The appeal seeks to have the variances granted by the Wyckoff Planning Board to be declared null and void, essentially sending the ShopRite application back to the drawing board. The plans, as approved, call for a new building to replace the building that currently occupies the site. The 53,500-square-foot building now standing at the corner of Greenwood and Wyckoff avenues formerly housed an A&P and an adjoining Walgreens. The property has been vacant for more than 10 years, and the structure and existing 431 parking spaces are considered to be in a state of disrepair. Inserra Supermarkets became the long-term ground lessee of the 7.6-acre site in 2009. Inserra ShopRite successfully requested a number of variances. For instance, the minimum lot depth was requested to remain at 390 feet, while 500 feet is required; and the minimum rear-yard setback was requested at 50 feet, while 100 feet is required. Parking stall sizes were allowed to be reduced from 10 by 20 feet to 10 by 18 feet and 10 by 19 feet in some instances; the minimum setback for ground signs was reduced to nine feet, where 20 feet was required; and levels of permitted soil disturbance in landscaping, and some signage size limits, were waived. Ramsey Cinema (continued from page 21) The cinema closed on Aug. 20, after 80 years, but the Ramsey Theatre Group was determined to save this local landmark. The group’s brochure explains the various contribution levels and the rewards associated with each gift. For exam- ple, those who pledged $10 or more will receive a voucher for a movie ticket to see a digital movie. Vouchers that cannot be used by the donors will be given to the Hearts & Crafts Grief Counseling Center in Ramsey. There are 12 levels of pledges, with the top level being $10,000 or more. Rewards at level 12 include naming rights to a portion of the theater, on-screen recognition for one year prior to each movie, a private showing for up to 150 people with popcorn and soda included, and four tickets to the Gala Red Carpet Re-opening. The group chose Kickstarter.com to help fund the proj- ect because the funds are only released if the target goal is reached or exceeded. This was an all or nothing endeavor – and the group managed to reach its goal in just 35 days. The group plans to use pledges for full digitization (video and sound) of both theaters. Aside from the pur- chase of the digital equipment, including projectors, plans also call for interior improvements. The Kickstarter.com campaign ended last week, but Rose indicated that pledges are still being accepted. He said pledges may be dropped off at Planet Swirl at 119 East Main Street – next door to the theater. For additional infor- mation, call (201) 232-5454 or (201) 207-1867, or e-mail RamseyTheatre@gmail.com. November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 23 Wyckoff Wanderings Holiday Marketplace announced The Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff, will hold its third annual Holiday Marketplace on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature artisanal and costume jewelry, crafts, home décor, scarves, handbags, children’s toys, clothing, and more. Admission is free. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Wyckoff Y’s charitable outreach. Learn about digital photography Professional photographer Jon Sienkiewicz will discuss digital photography on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The program will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wyckoff Public Library located at 200 Woodland Avenue. Registration is required. Call (201) 891-4866, extension 2 or e-mail roberta. knauer@bccls.org. Auxiliary plans fundraiser Giovanni’s Restaurant, located at 637 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff, is sponsoring a week-long fundraiser to benefit the Wyckoff Branch of The Valley Hospital Auxiliary. The restaurant will donate a percentage of the sales from all dine-in, takeout, and delivery orders through Sunday, Nov. 17. To participate, mention the Valley Hospital Auxiliary before ordering. The auxiliary’s pledge is to raise $1.5 million for the expansion of the hospital’s Breast Surgery Program at the Luckow Pavilion and to support Valley Home Care’s But- terflies Program, a palliative care and hospice program for children. 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, 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. Midnight Ramble Band to perform The Midnight Ramble Band will appear on the Carl Pfeifer Performing Arts Stage at the Wyckoff Family YMCA on Friday, Nov. 15. The 8 p.m. concert will feature Levon Helm Studios Midnight Ramble Band and special guests. Tickets are $50 for general admission and the event will feature a beer garden. The band was created and hosted by Levon Helm at his barn/studio in Woodstock, New York. The band includes Larry Campbell, Byron Isaacs, Jim Weider, Brian Mitchell, Justin Guip, Amy Helm, Teresa Williams, and a three piece horn section. To purchase tickets, visit www.wyckoffymca.org. 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. Movie series features Tom Hanks The Wyckoff Public Library, located at 200 Woodland Avenue, presents free movie screenings in the Shotmeyer Room at 2 p.m. on Mondays. In November, the library will be showing some of Tom Hanks’ hits. On Saturday, Nov. 16, there will be a 3 p.m. showing of “Toy Story” (1995), an animated film that features the voices of Hanks, Tim Allen, and Don Rickles. A cowboy doll is profoundly threatened when a new spaceman figure supplants him as top toy in a boy’s room. This groundbreak- ing Pixar film was the first computer-animated feature, but Hanks gave life to Woody and created a character that is still popular. The film is rated G and is 81 minutes long. “You’ve Got Mail” (1998) will be shown Nov. 18. Hanks stars with Meg Ryan and Greg Kinnear in this Nora Ephron romantic comedy remake of the Jimmy Stewart classic, “The Shop around the Corner.” The film is rated PG and is 119 minutes. The series will end Nov. 25 with “Forrest Gump” This 1994 film features Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, and Sally Field. Forrest has accidentally been present at many historic moments and led quite an interesting life. This Best Picture winner also brought Hanks his second Best Actor statuette. The movie is rated PG-13 and runs for 142 minutes. 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. Y hosts NYC theater trip Join the Wyckoff Family YMCA on Wednesday, Nov. 20 to see the 8 p.m. performance of Harold Pinter’s time- bending, three person drama, “Betrayal,” starring Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, and Rafe Spall. Tickets are for front mezzanine seating and are $160 for members and $170 for non-members. These prices include coach transportation, which will be leaving the Y at 4 p.m. To reserve tickets, call Nancy at (201) 891-2081. The Y is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Wyckoff Meals on Wheels delivers Wyckoff Meals on Wheels delivers meals five days a week to residents who are unable to shop or cook for themselves, regardless of age. The meals, prepared by the Christian Health Care Center, are delivered by volun- teers. Special diets and a sliding scale for payments can be accommodated. For more information, contact Alma Mater at (201) 891-4840. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 13, 2013 Obituaries Susan August Susan August of Ho-Ho-Kus, formerly of Franklin Lakes, died Nov. 2. She was 72. Before retiring in 2009, she was a real estate agent for Terrie O’Connor Realtors in Ridgewood. She was a participant in her community and served for many years as a member and captain of the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corps. She is survived by her children John August, Kristi Lowenthal, Nina August, Cathy Blaustein, Andrea Smith, and Robert August. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and her sister Karen McAuley. She was predeceased by her hus- band Ralph H. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be to the Alzheimer’s Association–Greater New Jersey Chapter, 690 Kinderkamack Road, #300, Oradell, NJ 07649. Matthew Barbieri Matthew Barbieri of Wyckoff died Nov. 6. He was 92. He was the general manager of finances at Continental Can until he retired in 1984. He was an usher at Saint Elizabeth’s Church in Wyckoff, and was on the governor’s board at the North Jersey Country Club in Wayne. He is survived by his wife Natalie and his son Michael. He is also survived by his brother Richard and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Matthew Jr., and his siblings Carmela Garofalo, Carmen Barbieri, Sam Barbieri, Chris- tina Campiglia, Philomena Weber, Ann Vanore, Lucy Iann- arone, and Anthony Barbieri. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Nelsa Bartalotta Nelsa Bartalotta, nee Perrone, of Waldwick died Nov. 5. She was 83. Born in Calabria, Italy, she moved her family to Waldwick in 1971. She retired in 2000 from General Pack- aging Corporation. She is survived by her husband Antonio Bartalotta and her children Vince, Art, Mario, and Pierre. She is also survived by six grandchildren, one great-grand- daughter, and her siblings Ernesto, Francois, and Fazio Per- rone and sister-in-law Connie Perrone. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Peter Braunius Peter Braunius of Midland Park died Nov. 3. He was 85. He was a building contractor and the owner of Brau- nius Brothers, Inc. in Midland Park. He was an elder and deacon at Faith Reformed Church in Midland Park. He had been a leader of the Christian Services Boys Brigade, a member of the board at the Holland Christian Home in North Haledon, the board of adjustment in Midland Park, and the Ridgewood Board of Appeals. He is survived by his wife Harriet Braunius (nee Beekman), and his children John P., Mark T., Paul D., and James P. Braunius. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, his sister Jeanette Jeffer and her husband Donald, and his sis- ters-in-law Shirley Beekman, Ann Braunius, and Gertrude Braunius. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Ver- meulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial dona- tions may be made to Faith Reformed Church, 95 Prospect Street, Midland Park, NJ 07432 or Operation Mobilisation, OM USA, P.O. Box 444, Tyrone, GA 30290. Edgar O. Carlotto Edgar O. Carlotto of Wyckoff died Nov. 3. He was 82. He was a teacher for Paterson Board of Education for 40 years and was head of the English department at Ken- nedy High School before retiring. He was a referee for the N.C.A.A. Basketball League and the supervisor of officials for the Northeast Conference. In his 55 years as a referee, he officiated in the Big East, ECAC-Metro and East Coast conferences, and for the Ivy League. He worked 10 NCAA tournaments and 14 National Invitation tournaments. He also ran summer camps for high school and college officials. He is survived by his wife, the former Marion Tomlinson of Wyckoff, and his children Karen Keough of Marblehead, Massachusetts, Sharon Scordato of Wyckoff, Kevin Car- totto of Glen Rock, and Lauren Johnson of Wyckoff. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Festa Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. in Totowa. Memorial donations may be made to the Wyckoff Police Department, 340 Franklin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 or the Wyckoff Volunteer Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 214, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. James Robert Lambrix James Robert Lambrix of Franklin Lakes, formerly of Paramus, Houston, Texas, and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, died Nov. 3. He was 90. He began working for the M.W. Kellogg Company, an international engineering and construction firm, in 1941 as a pilot plant operator in the research lab in Jersey City. Over the years, he worked his way up the corporate ladder. After winning a company- sponsored scholarship, he graduated cum laude with his BS degree in chemical engineering from NYU in 1961. His 41- year career was spent at Kellogg in New York City, Hous- ton, and Hackensack. He retired in 1984 as executive vice president. He was a registered professional engineer in New Jersey and Texas. He is survived by his children James of Houston, Texas and Thomas of Franklin Lakes. He is also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchil- dren. He was predeceased by his wife Grace (nee Leddy), his mother Julia, and his sister Jean Bischoff. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Vermeulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to ALS Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 40777, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Hilary Adele Marousek Hilary Adele Marousek, nee Beckmann, of Saddle River, formerly of Dumont, died Oct. 29. She was 91. Before mar- riage, she was a secretary for the United States Government. She was a member of Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Bergenfield, where she was a member of the Priscilla Guild and Altar Guild. She held office in the Dumont Woman’s Club and was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels. She is survived by her daughter Kathy Ploszaj and two grand- daughters. She was predeceased by her husband Gerard. Memorial donations may be made to Life Source Services Hospice, 230 East Ridgewood Avenue, Suite 307, Paramus, NJ 07652 or the Center for Food Action, 192 West Demar- est Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631 -- Attention: Stephanie McCaw. Frank Palmeri Frank Palmeri of Saddle River died Nov. 2. He was 89. He is survived by his wife Marie, and his children Paul, Elena, William, Angela and their families. Memorial dona- tions may be made to a local food bank. James Robert Sweeney James Robert Sweeney of Franklin Lakes died Nov. 2. He was 83. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Before retiring, he was a process engineer with JR Swee- ney Associates in Franklin Lakes. He was a parishioner of Most Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church in Franklin Lakes, and a member of the Franklin Lakes Seniors and the VFW. He is survived by his children Cathy Patterson of West Milford, Mary Maziarski of Sparta, and Carol Sweeney of Spring Lake Heights. He is also survived by six grand- children. He was predeceased by his wife Phyllis Sweeney (nee Lenger). Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Vermeulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to Eva’s Kitchen, 393 Main Street, Paterson, New Jersey 07501. Kathryn J. ‘Kay’ Ten Kate Kathryn J. “Kay” Ten Kate of North Haledon, formerly of Wyckoff, died Nov. 3. She was 91. She was a charter member of the Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church in Wyckoff, and was a member of the Protection Fire Com- pany #1 Ladies Auxiliary in Wyckoff. She is survived by her children James Ten Kate Jr. of Conover, North Carolina, Peter Ten Kate of Wyckoff, and Carol Byma of Wyckoff. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Jim. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Eastern Christian School Association, 50 Oak- wood Avenue, North Haledon, NJ 07508 or the Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church Legacy Fund, 422 Cedar Hill Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Kathie Williams Kathie Williams, nee Friedman, of Franklin Lakes, for- merly of Manhattan and the Twin Cities in Minnesota, died Oct. 30. She was 58. She was a past-president of Barnert Temple in Franklin Lakes. She is survived by her husband John Williams and her daughters Molly and Sam. She is also survived by her parents Paul and Sandra Friedman and brother Kirk Friedman of Minnetonka, Minnesota. Arrangements were made by Robert Schoem’s Menorah Chapel in Paramus. Memorial donations may be made to the Barnert Temple Lifelong Learning Fund, 747 Route 208 South, Franklin Lakes NJ 07417 or Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 25 Seasoned professionals enliven latest buddy ﬁlm Steenburgen’s Diana becomes the focus of interest of both Billy and Paddy as she questions Billy’s consuming desire to surround himself with youth. Diana provides a voice of reason while exuding an appealing, age-appropri- ate sensuality. If there is one flaw, it is in an early scene, just as Sam is being dropped off at the airport by his wife (Joanna Gleason). She basically gives him permission to go wild in Vegas. This rings both tasteless and false, since Sam is portrayed as happily married. The offer comes out of left field from writer Dan Fogelman, who is otherwise con- sistent. There is much in “Last Vegas” to like. The four leads work well together and have good chemistry. Each gets substantial screen time, as does Steenburgen. The action spans assorted well known Vegas hot spots. Rated PG-13, “Last Vegas” has heart and treats its aging characters as human beings rather than walking jokes. Kevin Kline, Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro, and Michael Douglas play lifelong friends having a wild bachelor party week- end in ‘Last Vegas.’ by Dennis Seuling “Last Vegas” combines broad comedy, an interesting back story, sentimentality, romance, and veteran actors strutting their stuff. It is not the most original movie ever made, but it is entertaining to watch movie stars so smoothly and effortlessly inhabit their characters. In a terrific prologue, viewers are introduced to a bunch of youthful pals, “The Flatbush Four.” A latter-day version of the Four Musketeers, these friends raised hell as kids and remained close throughout their lives. Billy (Michael Douglas) is about to marry a woman (Bre Blair) half his age. A reunion/bachelor party in Las Vegas with longtime friends Archie, Sam, and Paddy brings old resentments to the surface as the four senior citizens pull out all the stops to have a weekend they will never forget. Archie (Morgan Freeman) has serious health problems and feels smothered by his caring son’s over-protection. Sam (Kevin Kline), happily married, has fallen into a funk and longs to feel alive. Paddy (Robert De Niro) sits home in his bathrobe, still mourning the death of his wife of 40 years. Billy, the most successful financially, hates that he is aging and, to compensate, lives the life of a playboy. Director Jon Turtletaub has put together a mixed bag. On the surface, the film is a jolly look at old codgers kick- ing up their heels in Sin City. However, beneath the glitz and neon is a touching personal story. Turtletaub finds the right balance between the two. With a less stellar cast, this would be a routine, by-the-numbers comedy, but the four stars are great to watch and add a unique level of fun. Their stay in Vegas takes them from one mini-adven- ture to another, whether confronting a young, boorish gambler at the blackjack table, wooing an attractive lounge singer (Mary Steenburgen), cutting loose on the dance floor, judging a bikini contest, or sharing a suite designed for jet setters and high rollers. Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 13, 2013 Enjoy authentic coal oven pizza at Ronnie G’s Enjoy authentic coal oven pizza made by a genu- ine Grimaldi at Ronnie G’s Coal Oven Pizzeria. Ronnie Grimaldi is continuing his family’s long-standing tradition of making mouth-watering coal-fired brick oven pizza, and delicious appetizers, salads, soups, heroes, calzones, and One of Ronnie G’s specialty coal oven pizzas classic Italian entrees and desserts. It all started in 1933, with Grimaldi’s great-uncle Patsy Lancieri, who opened one of New York City’s first coal- fired brick oven pizzerias. Uncle Patsy Grimaldi later opened a Brooklyn pizzeria in 1990. It was there that Ronnie Grimaldi learned how to become a successful res- taurateur. He and his brother eventually opened restaurants in Hackensack, Edgewater, and Ridgewood. When he was looking for a place to open his own res- taurant, Grimaldi fell in love with Ramsey – and his cur- rent location at 31 West Main Street. His cozy restaurant is located in the strip mall near Brady’s. Grimaldi wanted to give his business his family’s famous name, but decided to use “Ronnie G’s” to avoid a conflict with another restau- rant. Grimaldi and his fiancé Amy Stamden are hands-on owners and are at the restaurant daily, supervising the kitchen staff, making the dough, and cooking many of the house specialties. “Everything is fresh,” they said. “Nothing is frozen.” Ronnie G’s concentrates on making the specialties of the house, which allows for each dish to be made to order. Special requests can be accommodated. The restaurant uses all-natural “Mursquid sit in milk to enhance its tenderness. When a customer places an order for fried calamari, the squid is removed from the milk, dusted with flour flavored with Ronnie G’s own blend of spices, and cooked to perfection. The house salad is served on a chilled plate, and is gen- erous enough to share. Salad options also include a Caesar salad and a mozzarella and tomato salad. Grilled chicken can be added to any salad for an additional fee. Entrees include penne alla vodka, with sauce that is always made fresh in the pan. Chicken parmigiana is another popular dish. The chicken is pounded thin and assembled with fresh mozzarella and (continued on Crossword page) November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 27 Cathedral Choir sets annual ‘Messiah’ program The Cathedral Choir will present its 70 th annual Handel’s “Messiah” concert on Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. This musical celebra- tion will be held at the Hawthorne Gospel Church located at 2000 Route 208 in Haw- thorne. Joining the choir will be the American Chamber Orchestra and a quartet of distin- guished soloists, including Winnie Nieh, soprano; Kimberly Prins Moeller, mezzo; Steve Zimmerman, tenor; and Samuel Hepler, bass baritone. The choir consists of over 100 talented amateurs from throughout northern New Jersey. The orchestra and soloists are all professionals. The entire performance will be under the baton of Robert F. Davis, con- ductor and music director of the choir and orchestra. There is no admission charge, but a free-will offering will be received for the benefit of Jerico Road, a Paterson char- ity. Seating is limited, and early arrival is encouraged. For more information, visit www.cathe- dralchoir.org. Robert F. Davis (Photo courtesy of Fred Miller.) Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 13, 2013 Ronnie G’s Coal Oven Pizzeria (continued from page 26) served with penne or spaghetti. The calzones are made in three sizes that range from a single serving to one large enough for five people. Each calzone is stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan. Sausage, pepperoni, and meatballs can also be added to the mix. Ronnie G’s recently added a luncheon special that is being well received by customers. The special includes a personal pizza, a cup of soup, a small salad, and a fountain soda or bottled water for $10. “Lunch service is fast and efficient,” they said. “We understand some people have limited time.” Those who enjoy a good hero will want to try what Ronnie G’s has to offer. Each sandwich is made from fresh, rustic Italian-style rolls. Choices include meatball, chicken, or eggplant parmigiana; a grilled or breaded chicken cutlet; or sausage, peppers, and onions. Desserts are homemade here. Options include can- noli, a brownie sundae, and zeppole. The last choice is served with cannoli cream and drizzled with a topping made from a popular chocolate and hazelnut spread. Now that fall is in full swing, Ronnie G’s is offering a seasonal treat: pumpkin bread served with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with caramel. Try a cappuccino or espresso along with dessert. 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Top cash paid, free pick up, call 315-569-8094 CASH pired November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 31 Franklin Lakes Scribe Library trustees to meet The Franklin Lakes Library Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, Nov. 18. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Local History Room of the library located at 470 DeKorte Drive. The meeting is open to the public. Call (201) 891-2224 for details. PBA holds Coat Drive The Franklin Lakes Police Department PBA Local 150 will hold its Annual Coat Drive on Nov. 23 and 24. Members of the community are asked to donate gently-used coats for the needy. Donated items may be dropped off at the Frank- lin Lakes Police Department at 490 DeKorte Drive. Last year, the coats were distributed by Saint John’s Baptist Church in Paterson. Board of education to meet The Franklin Lakes Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The 8 p.m. meeting will be held in the music room at Franklin Lakes Middle School, 755 Franklin Avenue. The public is welcome. Teen programs available The Advisory Council for the Community by Teens and for Teens will meet at the Franklin Lakes Library on Nov. 20 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Franklin Lakes students in grades six through 12 who want to promote teen services at the library and organize local or global community service pro- grams are invited. No registration required. Refreshments are served. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Teens are invited to drop in the Teen Room every Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. for a drop-in craft. Franklin Lakes high school students are invited to become homework helpers. This program is held on Tues- days and Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. in the children’s department. Volunteers assist children in kindergarten through grade five with their homework assignments. Helpers receive community service hours. To volunteer, contact Donna Kurdock or Sara Tobias at (201) 891-2224. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Val Muller to perform benefit concert Val Muller will present a concert, “Lifting up Commu- nities,” at High Mountain Presbyterian Church in Franklin Lakes on Saturday, Nov. 16. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. The program will include a mix of Broadway show tunes, opera, religious, and holiday music. A reception will follow. Proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and chil- dren. To purchased tickets in advance, call (201) 891-0511. High Mountain Presbyterian Church is located at 730 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes. ‘Thanksgiving Magic’ announced Domino the Great will present a magic show at the Franklin Lakes Library on Thursday, Nov. 21. The show will begin at 4 p.m. Domino the Great has performed his magic all over the world, including at the White House. “Thanksgiving Magic” is a family friendly program. To register, call (201) 891-2224 or visit the library at 470 DeKorte Drive during regular hours. To register online, visit www.franklinlakeslibrary.org and select “calendar of events.” Audition for FLOW Follies Anyone who would like to be part of the March 2014 FLOW Follies production is invited to audition on Nov. 13 and 14. Auditions will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. in the caf- eteria at Indian Hills High School, 97 Yawpo Avenue in Oakland. The organization is seeking performers and volunteers to help behind the scenes. Assistance is needed with e-blasts and newsletters, administrative duties, graphic design, and more. For over 25 years, FLOW Follies has awarded scholar- ships to graduating seniors by writing, producing, and per- forming shows. Last year, over $40,000 was given away to graduates. This year, FLOW Follies will present a need-based scholarship. Eligible students must fill out an application detailing community service and adhere to all the require- ments of the Ramapo/Indian Hills Scholarship Committee. A financial aid supplement must accompany the applica- tion. For more information, visit www.flowfollies.org or call Jennifer Wilkes at (201) 895-8400. Library mounts Glick exhibit Franklin Lakes artist Barry Glick will display his work in the gallery at the Franklin Lakes Public Library during the month of November. Born in 1948, Glick grew up in Israel. When he was 12, he and his family moved to New York. He began a career in photography working as a manager in a retail photo store in Manhattan. In 1972, he opened his own retail store. The Franklin Lakes Public Library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive in Franklin Lakes. For further information, call (201) 891-2224. Spivack to address Tea Party Loren A. Spivack, the “Free Market Warrior,” will be the guest speaker at the Nov. 19 meeting of the Franklin Lakes Tea Party. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Frank- lin Lakes Ambulance Corps Building on Bender Court. Spivack will present “Economic Literacy: The Dump- ing of Keynes” and stress the importance of understanding and rejecting the economic construct that has been running the United States for 80 years. A dynamic, well-known national speaker, Spivack devotes his time teaching con- servative groups about free market economics. The com- munity is welcome and admission is free. Refreshments will be served. 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. On Nov. 17, Rosemary Loar will combine 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. 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. 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 history along the park’s major trails from river- front beaches to cliff top mansions and grand hotels, and the Fort Lee area. 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- 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. Rieff to exhibit at church gallery The gallery of the High Mountain Presbyterian Church will showcase the work of artist Marcia Rieff during the month of 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 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weekends by appoint- ment. For more information, call (201) 891-0511 or e-mail pcflmgr@yahoo.com. Seniors plan events The Franklin Lakes Seniors will host a Holiday Party at the Brownstone in Paterson on Dec. 18. The event will feature entertainment and a sit-down luncheon. The cost for members is $25. Membership in the seniors’ organization is open to resi- dents age 55 and older. Annual dues are $5. For more infor- mation, call Linda at (201) 891-5927. Benefit announced The Franklin Avenue Middle School Eighth Grade Trip Committee is selling ShopRite of Oakland discount cards. Each $20 discount card entitles the purchaser to a $5 dis- count on bills totaling over $100. The cards are valid for one year. To purchase the cards, e-mail slwinters@optonline. net. Register for Paws for Reading Paws for Reading will be part of the Franklin Lakes Library’s schedule this fall. Beginning and accomplished readers in grades one through five are invited to polish their reading and public speaking skills by reading aloud to well-behaved therapy dogs. Children are invited to partici- pate for 10-minute periods between 4 and 5 p.m. on Nov. 18, and Dec. 2 and 16. Registration is required. Call (201) 891-2224 or sign up at the library at 470 DeKorte Drive during regular hours. 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