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All press releases and photos must be received by that deadline. The staff wishes our readers a safe and enjoyable holiday. Villadom Happenings Pet food and toy collection under way During November and December, the Center for Food Action and Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. will receive food to help needy families feed their pets, and for homeless dogs and cats. The community is asked to remem- ber the animals this holiday season and bring donations of pet food and pet toys to one the following drop off loca- tions: Animal Hospital of Saddle River, 171 East Saddle River Road in Saddle River; The Spotted Dog, 347 Ramapo Valley Road in Oakland; and Woof Gang Bakery, 57 West Allendale Avenue in Allendale. The pet toys will be distrib- uted to RBARI and Teterboro shelters. Prostate support group to meet LifeLines, a supportive and informative resource for prostate cancer patients and their partners in northern Bergen County, will meet Tuesday, Nov. 26. The group will gather from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Church of the Presentation, 271 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The group was formed by prostate cancer patients to share information and experience about available treat- ment and service resources. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information, e-mail lifelines@optonline.net or visit www.lifelinespcsupport. com. Bethlehem hosts Christmas Concert Bethlehem Lutheran Church will host its Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. This concert will be held in the sanctuary of the church at 155 Linwood Avenue in Ridgewood. “Christmas: The Joy and Spirit 2013” will be performed by Greg Caldarone and the New Jersey Brass Quintet, Bethlehem’s organist and pianist Elena Crudge, and accom- panist Rich Fusilli. The repertoire will feature classic and contemporary Christmas favorites. An award-winning singer and recording artist, Calda- rone was a recipient of the Universal Jazz Coalition’s “Dakota Staton Award.” He has been sharing his vocal tal- ents in local churches and establishments for many years. Specializing in popular standards and Italian favorites, Caldarone will feature Christmas classics such as “O Holy Night” and “Gesu Bambino” and more recent songs, such as Mark Lowry’s “Mary Did You Know?” and Michael Card’s “Joseph’s Song.’’ Caldarone has been a song leader in music ministries in the community for over 20 years. The audience will be invited to participate in a sing- along that will include “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “Joy to the World,” and “O Come All Ye Faithful.” Refreshments will be served after the performance. There is no charge, but a free-will offering will be wel- come. Hermitage sets Champagne & Candlelight Friends of the Hermitage will host its annual Cham- pagne and Candlelight evening on Friday, Dec. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will begin inside the historic Hermit- age, 335 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus, with a champagne toast. The reception in Jacqua Hall will include wine, punch, and hors d’oeuvres. Guests will enjoy live music by the Bill Thoman Jazz Trio, have an opportunity to view a display of Rosencrantz Christmas ornaments, and bid on auction items. The choir of Saint Luke’s Church in Ho-Ho-Kus will welcome visitors by singing carols on the porch of the Hermitage from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This year’s theme for the decor is “Song & Verse: Christ- mas with the Rosencrantzes,” inspired by the Hermitage’s Rosencrantz family collection of sheet music and books. Festive dresses of the Victorian period from the Friends’ collection will be displayed. Holiday songs, poems, and stories cherished by three generations of the Rosencrantz Girls run their own lives Over 180 girls from Girls on the Run celebrated fall with a 5K run at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Representing Bergen County were third through eighth grade girls from Ramsey, Glen Rock, Waldwick, Ho-Ho-Kus, Ridgewood, Mahwah, and Wyckoff. Girls on the Run® is a 501(c)3 positive youth development program that combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. The core curriculum addresses many aspects of girls’ development, including their physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. Lessons provide girls with the tools to make positive decisions and to avoid risky adolescent behaviors. For more information, visit www. gotrnj.org. (Photo courtesy of James J. Mazella.) family will be featured on decorated trees, wreaths, and mantles. Tickets for this opportunity to enjoy the museum during the evening are available by advance reservation online at www.thehermitage.org or by calling the museum office at (201) 445-8311, extension 36. The cost is $60 per person. After Dec. 6, tickets will be $70. Proceeds from this fund- raiser will benefit children’s educational programs at The Hermitage. This National Historic Landmark is one of the nation’s outstanding examples of domestic Gothic Revival architecture. The Friends of the Hermitage, Inc., a non-profit mem- bership organization, manages the Hermitage, a New Jersey State Park. The Friends received a general operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of Cultural Affairs in the Department of State. Club hosts Holiday Luncheon The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood will host its Holi- day Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the clubhouse, 215 West Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood. Join soprano Kristen Plumley and pianist Irene Wong for holiday and seasonal music at this club luncheon. A classically trained soprano, Plumley has appeared in many operas with companies throughout the United States and Canada. A concert soloist, she has performed at Carn- egie Hall and Alice Tully Hall and with the symphony orchestras in Cleveland, Baltimore, Indianapolis, Seattle, Detroit, Toronto, and Ottawa. The cost for non-members is $25. To make a reserva- tion, call (201) 444-5705. College accepting registrations Registration for winter and spring courses at Bergen Community College will is under way for all students. Students may register at any of Bergen’s three locations or online at my.bergen.edu. Winter classes will begin Jan. 2, 2014; the first slate of spring classes will begin Jan. 21. The college will once again offer the “winterim” ses- sion: Jan. 2 to 17. Unlike past years, however, winterim will feature classes available at both the main campus in Para- mus and BCC’s location at the Meadowlands in Lyndhurst. The accelerated schedule still allows students to complete three credits; many general education classes ideal for transfer are offered. Spring semester features classes at all three locations (Paramus/Lyndhurst/Hackensack) and online. Day and evening classes take place across three start dates: Jan. 21, Feb. 11, and March 25. Spring options include classes as part of Bergen’s 143 degree and certificate programs and the Judith K. Winn School of Honors. To register for winter or spring classes, visit room A-128 in the Pitkin Education Center, 400 Paramus Road in Para- mus; room LYN-116 at Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands, 1280 Wall Street West, Lyndhurst; the main lobby at the Philip J. Ciarco Jr. Learning Center, 355 Main Street, Hackensack; or online at my.bergen.edu. Call (201) 447-7148 for details. (continued on page 24) November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Midland Park Resident charges board with OPRA violations A Midland Park resident is accusing the Midland Park Board of Education of violating the Sunshine Law and the public’s right to access of public information, calling the board’s practices a game of “hide the ball.” David Opderbeck has filed a formal complaint in N.J. Superior Court claiming that the board’s past and continued refusal to provide the public with attachments to its meeting agendas prior to board meetings violates the Open Public Meetings and Public Records acts. He notes that other neighboring towns, such as Ridgewood, Waldwick and Wyckoff, make available such attach- ments along with the agenda. A professor of law at Seton Hall University Law School who specializes in information law and policy, Opderbeck further notes that the board would incur no significant cost or inconvenience if it provides the information since it is already stored in electronic form, which is the way it is distributed to board members. The information requested to accompany the agenda would include “attachments, reports and other related or referenced documents,” and could be posted on the board’s website prior to the meetings. The attachments would serve to better inform the public in following the board’s deliberations and provide specific information should residents wish to ask questions or make state- ments at public meetings. Opderbeck says in his complaint that when his wife requested the agenda attachments for a May 28, 2013 meeting at which a number of issues relating to school activities in which their children were engaged were scheduled to be discussed, she was told that attachments to the agenda are not made available to the public until after the meeting is concluded and only pursuant to a written request under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marie Cirasella further advised Mrs. Opderbeck in a May 29 email that the board “cannot and should not rely on information provided by board meeting attendees during open ses- sion - it is the school administration’s responsibility and charge to do so,” the complaint notes. The board’s position, through its attorney, Stephen Fogarty, has been that it is not required to provide attach- ments with meeting agendas, and that in fact an agenda is not required to be supplied at all if annual notice of meetings is published, the resident’s complaint says. Opderbeck contends in his brief that after repeated discussions with Fogarty, the attorney notified him that the board had agreed to draft a policy by which it would provide all the attachments with published agendas, except for documents required to be redacted or with- held by law. That policy was in fact presented for first reading at a board meeting on Sept. 17, 2013, but it was immediately publicly opposed by board members. At the second reading of the proposed policy, the board decided to let the existing policy stand, opting to drop any proposed changes from consideration altogether. In opposing the policy amendments, trustees won- dered if enough office staff “would be available to handle the posting of the additional documents,” and whether “it would confuse the public to see different versions of a proposal prior to actual adoption.” Opderbeck questioned the board’s motives last week. “Putting aside the legal technicalities in this argument, why wouldn’t this body want to release the information? It’s a question of trust and honesty beyond the law. I hon- estly don’t understand,” Opderbeck concluded. Oral arguments in front of Judge Peter Doyne are scheduled to be heard on Dec. 23 in Hackensack. Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 27, 2013 FLOW Area Smoking policies updated for students, employees by Frank J. McMahon The Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School Board of Education has adopted policies that will prohibit students and district employees from smoking in school buildings and on school grounds. For purposes of these policies, “smoking” means the burning of, inhaling/exhaling the smoke from, or the possession of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other matter or substance that contains tobacco or any other matter that can be smoked, including the use of smokeless tobacco and snuff, or the inhaling/exhaling of smoke or vapor from an electronic smoking device. An electronic smoking device is one that can be used to deliver nico- tine and other substances to the person inhaling from the device, including, but not limited to, an electronic ciga- rette, cigar, cigarillo, or pipe. The board prohibits smoking by students at any time in school buildings and on any school grounds at events sponsored by the board away from school, and on any transportation vehicle supplied by the board. Under these policies “schools buildings” and “school grounds” include land, portions of land, structures, build- ings, and vehicles owned, operated, or used for the provi- sion of academic or extracurricular programs sponsored by the district or community provider, and structures that support these buildings, such as school wastewater treatment facilities, generating facilities, and any other central facilities including, but not limited to, administra- tive buildings, kitchens, maintenance shops, and garages. School buildings and grounds also include athletic facili- ties and associated structures or related equipment tied to such facilities including, but not limited to, grandstands, greenhouses, garages, facilities used for non-instruc- tional or non-educational purposes, and any structure, building, or facility used solely for school administration. In addition, school buildings and grounds also include other facilities as defined in the New Jersey Adminis- trative Code, such as playgrounds and other recreational places owned by the local municipalities, private entities, or other individuals during those times when the school district has exclusive use of a portion of that land. Toys for Tots drive now under way For the fifth consecutive year, the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department is collecting toys to benefit the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation. The fire depart- ment asks the community to drop off new, unwrapped toys any of the three fire houses in Wyckoff: Protection Fire Company #1, 1 Scott Plaza; Community Engine Company # 2, 180 Wyckoff Avenue; or Sicomac Engine Company #3, 428 Sicomac Avenue. On Saturday, Dec. 7, at 11:45 a.m. the Toys for Tots Train will be making a stop in Wyckoff. Members of the Marine Corps and Santa Claus will stop at the Main Street train station at 399 Wyckoff Avenue to collect the gifts. The toys will be distributed to needy children. Visit www.wyckoff- fire.com or www.njoperationtoytrain.com for details. A sign indicating that smoking is prohibited in school buildings and grounds as defined above will be posted at each public entrance of a school building in accordance with law. Each sign will indicate that violators are subject to a fine and students and district employees who violate the provisions of this policy will be subject to appropri- ate disciplinary measures and may be subject to fines in accordance with law. The building principal or designee may order the departure and removal of any person who continues to smoke in violation of this policy and the law after being ordered to stop smoking on school grounds. The build- ing principal or designee may also request the assistance of law enforcement to accomplish this departure and removal. The policy also states that the board of education will comply with any provisions of a municipal ordinance that provides restrictions on, or prohibitions against, smoking equivalent to, or greater than, those provided in the NJ Administrative Code. In the event the person is found to have violated this policy and the law, the building princi- pal or designee may file a complaint with the appropri- ate municipal court or other agency with jurisdiction as defined in the NJ Administrative Code. The school board has also directed that the health cur- riculum include instruction in the potential hazards of the use of tobacco. All school staff members are directed to make every reasonable effort to discourage students from developing the habit of smoking. A student found to have violated this policy and the law may be required to participate in additional edu- cational programs to help the student understand the harmful effects of smoking and to discourage the use of tobacco products. These programs may include counsel- ing, smoking information programs, and smoking ces- sation programs sponsored by the district or available through approved outside agencies. November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Wyckoff Shannon named outstanding municipal manager Wyckoff Township Administrator Robert J. Shannon Jr. has been named 2013 Outstanding Municipal Manager by the NJ Municipal Management Associa- tion. Shannon is a 30-year member of this organization. The association is concerned with the education of its 400 members, the promotion of good management practices, and the interchange of ideas. Shannon has served as Wyckoff’s administrator since 1984. Since he joined the township, Shannon has coordinated seven intersection realignments and sig- nalization projects that removed traffic constraint points; and coordinated the appli- cation, design, and oversight of building and recreational improvements, including police headquarters, tennis courts, and ball fields. He has established a high-perform- ing financial team and oversees budgeting, purchasing, and human resource manage- ment. He has been integral in securing $10 million in grants for the township from the county, state, and federal levels. Shannon is a state-certified finance officer, tax collector, municipal clerk, purchasing agent, housing liaison officer, and public agency compliance officer. Before joining Wyckoff’s administration, Shannon spent two years as a municipal manager in Eastampton, and three years as a purchasing, budget, and capital proj- ect officer in Hamilton. Shannon earned a bachelor’s degree from Montclair State College (now Montclair State University) and a master’s of public administration degree from the Edwin O. Stene School at Kansas University. On weekends and evenings, Shannon teaches purchasing, finance, and manage- ment classes for Rutgers University. He has authored 18 articles on municipal opera- tions and innovations in state and national publications. An active volunteer, Shannon is a member of the Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat Fair Committee, the Wyckoff (continued on page 12) Robert Shannon Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 27, 2013 We thank the members of Christian Reformed Church in Midland Park for their food donation and contribution. It was a pleasure speaking with the “Senior Crusaders.” We also thank Hillsdale Girl Scout Troop 4321 for the donation of Birthday Bags, Eastern Christian for the ongoing support of our pantry, and all the people who donated Thanksgiving food baskets. They are very much appreci- ated. ECF’s Blue Moon Café Community Night will be held Monday, Dec. 16. Please e-mail or call us for a flyer. In addition, we are having a Five Below Fundraiser Dec. 13 through 15; please call or e-mail us for that flyer, too. Both flyers are nec- essary for us to receive credit. We are planning our Fourth Annual Bash, which will be held on March 7, 2014. Please contact us if you would like to be involved. We need help getting corporate sponsorships and donations of sports tickets and memorabilia. We also need help getting ads for our journal. You can help our families during the holidays. ECF’s northern region, which includes five counties in northern New Jersey, currently serves 70 families. Eighteen of those families receive gro- ceries from our pantry each month. We like to give each family a food basket for the holidays. Making a basket is a perfect way for your family to get together to help a family in need. We would need baskets by Dec. 16, to allow our drivers time to coordinate their deliveries. Each basket contains cranberry or another type of juice, stuffing mix, gravy, bread or muffin mix, Parmalat milk, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cake mix, nuts or mints, and soup. These are just sugges- tions: Feel free to be creative and make you own basket. Throw in a paper table- cloth, some festive napkins, or a $10 gift card. We are also accepting turkeys. (We have a freezer to store them.) This holiday season, consider “adopt- ing” some of our children and help by purchasing their gifts. Meet Michele: Michele is a 12-year- old with leukemia who has been hospital- ized for the past month. She spent three of the four weeks in the ICU. Mom, who has been with her daughter 24/7 sleeping in a reclining chair, sees that her daughter’s spirit is broken. She is on her third round of chemo- therapy, and the buildup now seems to be taking its toll. The pain, managed by a morphine drip, is excruciating for Michele, and she often cries out. She lost her hair and has developed diabetes. She also has boils on various body parts that make it impossible to do anything but lie flat in bed to alleviate the pressure. She is scheduled to undergo a bone marrow biopsy. Mom left her job months ago to be with her daughter, and her benefits are about to expire. You can help this family by donating gift cards to Shop-Rite, Target, or TJMaxx. Please send cards to Laura or call the center for more information. ECF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a variety of special- ized 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 pro- vide direct in-home care to our families. Our primary focus is providing families with counseling by a professional case- worker, material goods (such as household items, toys, and monthly grocery deliver- ies), and emergency financial assistance. ECF does not receive government funding. We rely on donations from the community. 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. • Is your office looking for a commu- nity service project? Holding a drive for our food pantry would be a tremendous help. • Does your company have a charitable giving program? If so, let us know! • Kids can help too! Is your Scout troop looking to earn badges? Ask us for creative ways kids can have fun while learning about philanthropy. • Emmanuel Cancer Foundation is cel- ebrating 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 you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becoming a volunteer or just stop by and see what ECF is all about. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue in Midland Park. Please call (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Please do not leave items at the center without checking with us first. Our stor- age space is limited. For more information, visit www.emmanuelcancer.org or “like” us on Facebook: EmmanuelCancerFoun- dation. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Franklin Lakes Board will hear golf course rezoning plan by Frank J. McMahon This week (Nov. 25) and on Dec. 4, the Franklin Lakes Planning Board will dis- cuss the rezoning of the High Mountain Golf Course to a planned residential devel- opment zoning district. The board will also discuss the amendment to the borough’s master plan that would permit the rezon- ing effort. Franklin Lakes Mayor Frank Bivona hosted a Meet the Mayor session on Oct. 29 at borough hall and he opened the dis- cussion with an update on the recently reported proposal for development of the golf course. The proposed plan to build 275 homes on that property has prompted many questions from local residents, some of whom have placed several full page advertisements in the local newspaper urging people to attend these meetings and to voice their opinions. Bivona explained that no final agree- ments have yet been reached, but the matter has been sent to the planning board for its review and recommendation. Referring to the full page ads, Bivona said that, while he would personally like to keep the prop- erty as a golf course, the suggestion that the borough buy the property is unrealistic because the cost of buying the golf course would be more than $40 million. Bivona announced the tentative agree- ment with the developer, Toll Brothers, Inc. of Horsham, Pennsylvania, and he described a residential mix of 60 single- family detached homes on half-acre lots, 160 carriage homes with garages, and 55 affordable housing units without garages, that have been tentatively planned for con- struction. The mayor advised that the plan to develop the 131-acre site has been the subject of discussion between borough officials and the contract purchaser of the property since March of 2012 when the sale of the golf course was made public by the current owners. The Galenkamp Brothers Partnership and High Mountain Club, Inc., which includes about 75 shareholders, some of whom are members of the McBride family, are the current owners of the property. The lease of the property for use as a golf course will not expire until the end of the 2014 golf season. The council has considered a draft ordi- nance to rezone the property to conform to the tentative plan and that ordinance has been referred to the planning board for review and recommendations before it is returned to the governing body for a public hearing and consideration for adoption. If the council adopts the ordinance, the developer would appear before the plan- ning board for site plan approval and a public hearing that could extend over sev- eral meetings. All the council and planning board meetings will be open to the public. According to Bivona, the perimeter of the site is expected to contain single- family residences comparable to the exist- ing single-family residences in the borough and Wyckoff that are adjacent to the golf course. The “carriage homes” would be clustered in the interior area of the site with the affordable housing units nearer to the borough’s nature preserve. While the development is expected to produce about 120 school children, Bivona emphasized there would be no need for another school building because the enroll- ment in the schools is expected to decline over the next few years. Bivona said the plan does not include the preservation of any land for the future need of a firehouse or any ball fields, although the borough may receive some money for the mainte- nance of the nature preserve. The sale of the golf course was announced in a March 2012 letter from the club president, David McBride, to all members of the High Mountain Golf Club. In that letter, he advised that the owners of the golf course had been working jointly to study the extent to which the necessary governmental approvals could be obtained so the property, which is zoned for residen- tial use, could be developed once the lease with the golf club expires next year. (continued on page 12) Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 27, 2013 Business Troast named ‘New Face’ of civil engineering Tyler Troast, P.E., M.ASCE, a 27-year- old project manager at Tishman Construc- tion, an AECOM company, was recently named one of 10 New Faces of Civil Engi- neering by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The New Faces recognition pro- gram promotes the achievement of young civil engineers by highlighting their con- tribution to and impact on society. Troast will be recognized for this honor at ASCE’s annual Outstanding Projects and Leaders Gala on March 20, 2014, in Arlington, Vir- ginia. Troast joined Tishman Construction as an assistant superintendent in 2008 work- ing on the foundations of 4 World Trade Center. He was then promoted to proj- ect manager on 4 WTC. In this role, he is responsible for managing the steel and con- Tyler Troast crete contractors, supervising daily con- struction activities, and finding solutions to on-site field conditions. As construction on 4 WTC draws to a close, Troast has begun transitioning over to fill a similar role in the construction of 3 WTC. Growing up 20 miles outside of New York City in Wyckoff, Troast’s current assignment has a direct connection to what prompted him to choose a career in civil engineering. “After 9/11, I became acutely aware of the importance of designing and construct- ing structures that are not only remarkable, but also safe,” said Troast. “The new World Trade Center complex will restore that bal- ance of beauty and security to the down- town skyline that was taken away from us in 2001.” In addition to his professional accom- plishments, Troast encourages high school students to pursue careers in architecture, construction, and engineering as a mentor in the ACE Mentor Program. He has also participated in Habitat for Humanity builds. ASCE names New Faces of Civil Engi- neering each year, some of whom will be submitted to the national New Faces of Engineering program run by DiscoverE, formerly the National Engineers Week Foundation. This program includes repre- sentatives from civil, mechanical, chemical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering professions. Selected New Faces profiles will be featured in February 2014 in a USA TODAY ad during Engineers Week and (continued on page 13) November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 Midland Park Sending is dead; receiving option may be pursued The Midland Park Board of Education may now turn its attention to wooing another school district to send its high school students to Midland Park High School while giving up any consideration of closing the high school and sending its students elsewhere. “Ever since the NJ Supreme Court struck down the receiving agreement with North Haledon nine years ago, the board has considered other districts that might be inter- ested in sending their high school students to Midland Park. The options are limited, but I will continue to reach out to districts that may be a good fit,” board of education President William Sullivan said last week. Putting a stop to any further talks about pursuing a sending arrangement with another high school, Sullivan said: “We’re going to move on.” “The Northern Highlands send/receive issue appears to have run its course, and we know of no other districts that are interested in accepting our high school students,” Sullivan said when officially reporting on an email from the Northern Highlands Regional High School Board of Education ending any further talks about a send/receive relationship with Midland Park. Earlier this year the board president had reported that Ridgewood and Waldwick school officials had indicated, following preliminary meetings, that they could not take in additional students. Midland Park currently has 335 stu- dents in grades 9 through 12. The next step now, Sullivan said, is facility improve- ments. “The board believes we should continue to focus on our facilities,” Sullivan said. He said trustees are anx- iously awaiting a decision on a grant request made to the NJ Schools Development Authority as well as a funding request with the Honeywell Energy Performance Program. The Honeywell grant would provide for energy efficiency upgrades, he said. The state grant would cover up to 40 percent of any items included in the $12 million referen- dum defeated in December, 2012 that the authority consid- ers eligible. Sullivan said the district would now also focus on shar- ing course offerings with Waldwick, now being discussed between the two districts, and possibly look into other sim- ilar opportunities. The two districts already have combined football and wrestling teams. Sano Salon Grand Opening Midland Park Mayor Patrick ‘Bud’ O’Hagan (second from right) officiated at the grand opening of Sano Salon & Color Bar in the Wortendyke section of Midland Park (Rosario’s shopping center). Ibtissam (Sam) Barkho recently purchased the modern salon and offers hair cutting, color, and keratin treatments, along with manicures, pedicures, waxing, and massage services. Pictured above with Sam and her husband Sameeh, are their daughters, from left: Grace, Kathleen, and Samantha. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 27, 2013 Wyckoff Wyckoff Wanderings Russell Farms Park officially opens by John Koster The opening of Wyckoff’s Russell Farms Community Park drew a number of public officials to celebrate the completion of a project that will lead to the further green- ing of Wyckoff. Mayor Rudy Boonstra and Township Committeemen Kevin Rooney and Brian Scanlan kept the public updated on the progress of the park’s development right down to the wire. Former Township Committeeman David Connolly was active in ensuring that the land was ready for purchase in the days before Wyckoff acquired the parcel in April 2012. Connolly memorably referred to pol- lution by residual pesticide as “the 600- pound gorilla in the corner of the room.” He assured residents that the property transfer would not take place until the Department of Environmental Protection had signed off (continued on page 12) Township Committeemen Haakon Jepson, Kevin Rooney, and Brian Scanlan, Bergen County Freeholders Maura DeNicola and Tracy Silna Zur, Township Committeeman Doug Christie and Mayor Rudy Boonstra School board appoints new teachers The Wyckoff K-8 Board of Education appointed two new teachers at the Nov. 18 meeting and approved some other transfers. Brittany Storms was hired as a leave replacement grade two teacher at the Lincoln School, Step 1 with a BA degree at $48,782 pro-rated effective from about Jan. 2, 2014 through mid-May. Lauren Griffith was appointed a leave replacement teacher at the Lincoln School kindergarten, Step 1 with a BA degree at $48,782 pro-rated with an approximate work schedule of Jan. 2, 2014 to early May. Mary Beth Perry was appointed a kindergarten class- room aide at the Coolidge School, Step 1, Tier IV, at $19.25 per hour for 26 hours per week, effective immediately through June 30. Beth Lindner-Bickerstaffe was approved for an addi- tional two hours per week as a basic skills teacher from Oct. 1 through May 30 and approved for another additional eight-hour increment already completed during the month of October. J. KOSTER Christmas Tree Sale under way The Wyckoff Lions Club’s annual Christmas Tree Sale is under way at the parking lot across from Boulder Run on Franklin Avenue. The sale will continue through Dec. 20 or until all the trees are sold. This is the 40th year of the club’s sale. The Lions are offering a selection of balsam, Frasier, and Douglas firs. This year, a wreath maker will be on site to assist with designing wreaths in 12-, 16-, and 20- inch sizes. Sale hours are Monday through Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wyckoff Town Hall Menorah Lighting set The Wyckoff Town Hall Menorah Lighting and Cha- nukah Celebration will be held Sunday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. In addition to the menorah lighting, there will be Chanu- kah refreshments, glow-giveaways, and a special contest. Mayor Rudy Boonstra and local officials will be partici- pating. This program is free. For more information, or to become a sponsor, contact Chabad Jewish Center at (201) 848-0449 or visit www. chabadplace.org. Annual Coat Drive in progress Grace Nursery School in Wyckoff is collecting gently- used coats for Oasis: A Haven for Women and Children in Paterson. The school is also asking for donations of hats, gloves, and mittens. Donations may be brought to the school at 555 Russell Avenue in Wyckoff from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. The drive will be held through Dec. 13. Oasis was founded on the belief that every woman and child deserves the opportunity to reach his or her full- est potential. The organization serves over 65,000 meals annually and provided education and support services to 600 women and children daily. For more information, call the school at (201) 891- 4895. November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Wyckoff Struyk gives update to Wyckoff Chamber members More than 65 Wyckoff Chamber of Commerce members attended last week’s meeting at the new Aldo’s Restaurant, to hear a presentation on the proposed Vista project and other recent projects at the Christian Health Care Center. Doug Struyk, the CHCC’s chief executive officer, explained that the projects have been developed over the past 10 years to meet the needs of all ages of the community, which the center has been doing for over 100 years. Struyk said the CHCC has committed to spend $14 mil- lion over the next eight years to upgrade the entire campus on a par with the Vista project. All improvements are meet- ing with a great response, he said, including their center’s new physical and occupational therapy programs, which started with 48 patients and are now up to 78. He said the center is reassigning some of its nursing beds to meet these needs. A new 14,000 square foot gym is also being added to the program. The Vista project will provide 199 independent living units for senior citizens designed around a core health and wellness environment and will be the first of the center’s buildings to pay property taxes to Wyckoff and Hawthorne, the municipalities in which it will be located. The center’s Evergreen Court complex, opened in 1996, provides inde- pendent living units for residents of low and moderate means. Above left: Host Aldo Cascio with Chamber President Jay Vidockler of Chocolate, Etc. Above right: Chamber members listen attentively. Below left: CHCC CEO Doug Struyk during his presentation. Below right: Nancy Schuring of Devon Fine Jewelry, Jeff Bier of Cartridge World, Christine Opalka of Edward Jones and Robert Blume of The Chandler Group pro- mote the Small Business Saturday ‘Shop Locally’ campaign. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 27, 2013 Park Windmill ‘Toys for Tots’ requested The Midland Park Volunteer Fire Department is collect- ing donations of new unwrapped toys for the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Toys may be dropped off at the firehouse on Witte Drive on Wednesdays between 7 and 9 p.m. now through Dec. 7. Several Midland Park businesses have also offered to serve as collection sites. They include Rock Your Hair Salon, 633 Godwin Avenue; Parisi Sports Club, 156 Green- wood Avenue; and the Parkwood Deli, 342 Erie Avenue. On Dec. 7, local fire fighters will deliver the toys to the train carrying Santa Claus and several United States Marines. The delivery will be made at the Wortendyke Train Station at 11 a.m. Have Breakfast with Santa The Midland Park Fire Department will host its Annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the firehouse on Witte Drive. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, coffee, and juice. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children ages two through 12. Children under two will be admitted free of charge. At the event, children will receive a souvenir photo and small gift from Santa. Baseball association to meet The Midland Park Basketball Association will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Highland School Library. The group will discuss the upcoming season, including the travel league’s schedule, the recreation league program, and fundraising. All are welcome. Chamber plans Meet & Greet The Midland Park Chamber of Commerce will host a Holiday Meet & Greet Networking event on Dec. 11 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The group will meet at Fiona’s Ristorante at 118 Godwin Avenue. Tickets are $20 when purchased in advance. Tickets purchased at the door will cost $25. Attendees are requested to send a one paragraph business bio to be included in the event program. RSVP to Lisa Plasse at flute76@aol.com by Dec. 2. Holiday display contest announced Midland Park residents are invited to participate in the borough’s first Holiday Home Decorating Contest, which is being sponsored by the Midland Park Department of Rec- reation. Residents may sign up to join the competition in the following categories: Best Holiday Spirit, Best Use of Theme, and Viewers’ Choice. Borough residents are wel- come to cast their votes for best display. To enter a home in the contest, submit your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address to: Midland Park Recreation, 50 Dairy Street, Midland Park, NJ 07432 or to mprec@optonline.net. The entry deadline is 5:30 p.m. on Dec.19. Judging will take place the weekend of Dec. 20 and 21. A listing of all participating homes will be available on the town website. Contest participants should indicate if they would prefer not to be included on the list. Winners will be announced Dec. 24. ‘Mail for Heroes’ campaign launched The Midland Park Recreation Department encourages the community to thank U.S. military personnel for their service by participating in the American Red Cross Holi- day Mail for Heroes campaign. To participate, visit the DePhillips Center at 50 Dairy Street, the Midland Park Public Library at 250 Godwin Avenue, or borough hall at 280 Godwin Avenue and fill out a holiday card. These cards will be delivered to veterans, military families, and active duty service members at hospitals and installations around the world. Gingerbread House Contest deadline near The Midland Park Library reminds residents that the deadline to enter the Gingerbread House Contest is Monday, Dec. 2. Entry forms may be dropped off or mailed to Mid- land Park Recreation, 50 Dairy Street, Midland Park, NJ 07432. The forms may be printed from the library’s website at midlanpark.bccls.org. The gingerbread houses will be on display at the Mid- land Park Library beginning the night of the Town Tree Lighting on Dec. 6 and will remain on exhibit through Dec. 12. The library is located at 250 Godwin Avenue. Call (201) 444-2390. Cookie Walk announced The Midland Park United Methodist Church’s Annual Cookie Walk will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14. The event will feature homemade cookies and holiday treats that can be purchased by the pound. The sale will be held at the church at 269 Godwin Avenue from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. – or as long as supplies last. Call (201) 445-3787 for details. Recycling center update The Midland Park Recycling Center is now accepting commingled materials. Items may be placed in the blue bin located at the center located at 20 Greenwood Avenue. New hours for the center are: Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday hours are noon to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The center is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Shannon honored (continued from page 5) Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Wyckoff/Midland Park Rotary Club. He also serves as a volunteer firefighter. He was a founding member of the Wyckoff Education Foundation, and a former member of the Wyckoff Lions Club and the Wyckoff Community Park Committee. He has also served as a coach in the Wyckoff Recreation Program, a swim official for the Wyckoff Family YMCA Swim Team, and an assistant scoutmaster for Troop 77. Shannon lives in Wyckoff with his spouse Jody. They have two children, Anne and Timothy. Golf course plan (continued from page 7) McBride advised further that the property owners had entered into a contract with Toll Brothers to be respon- sible for obtaining those approvals while they remain focused on running the golf club during the remainder of the lease. The approvals McBride referred to pertain to municipal planning and/or zoning board approvals and any county and state governmental agency approvals that may be required in order to develop the property. He advised that the owners of the golf course have already obtained all the necessary New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection approvals and sewer service is available to the site from the Northwest Bergen Utilities Authority. McBride explained the decision to sell the property, saying that the club’s membership had decreased from 1,240 members six years ago to about 200 members at the time of his letter, primarily due to the impending end of the club’s lease and the lower cost of joining other private clubs in the area. He also pointed out that the lifestyles of the younger members of the owners’ families are not the same as the older members and they do not have the same feelings about the golf course that the older generations do and they want to move on. Russell Farms Park (continued from page 10) on the land as free of toxins. Originally a fruit orchard, Russell Farms was abandoned for agriculture when it was sold by the owner. The site was later targeted for condominiums, and ultimately planned for six large single-family houses. Problems with pesticide together with the housing slump led to negotiations with Barrister Construction to sell the land at the intersection of Sicomac Avenue and Russell Avenue to the township for use as a passive park with landscaping and walking trails. Some of the money to purchase the tract came from Wyckoff’s local open space trust fund, instigated by the Friends of Wyckoff, a local environmental group, that peti- tioned to have the set-aside put on a November ballot. The rest came from a grant of $1.9 million from the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund. The total price at the April 2012 closing was $3.1 million. Almstead Tree & Shrub Care donated 130 trees to the new park. Glenn Sietsma of Greenway Irrigation donated the irrigation system and the trees located along the drive- way, roadway, and planted berm. The Wyckoff Department of Public Works provided a substantial amount of the labor to convert the farm into a park. “What has already been done at the park, much of it by our DPW, is substantial,” said Township Committeeman Brian Scanlan. “This is just the beginning. We plan to con- tinue to improve the park and make it another great place for our residents to use and enjoy.” Last-minute preparations over the past few months included an ordinance that banned smoking in the five-acre park, but permits visitors to smoke in the privacy of their own cars in the parking lot. Another ordinance requires all dogs being walked in the park to be restrained by a leash of 10 feet in length or less. November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Franklin Lakes Scribe Give a Gift, Give a Book launched The Friends of the Franklin Lakes Public Library launched “Give a Gift, Give a Book,” just in time for the holidays. This program offers library lovers an oppor- tunity to honor friends and family while supporting the library’s collection. The public is invited to participate by donating funds for books honoring family members, friends, hard-to-buy-for relatives, favorite teachers, and others. For $30, a new book will be purchased and added to the library’s collection and a commemorative bookplate will be added to each volume. Order forms are available at the library located at 470 DeKorte Drive or online at www.franklinlakeslibrary.org. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. Temple holds Open House Barnert Temple Preschool & Family Center invites Jewish and interfaith parents with children who will be entering kinder- garten in the fall to tour Barnert’s school and view the kindergarten class on Monday, Dec. 9. Parents may view a class from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. and speak with the teacher Troast (continued from page 8) profiled on the DiscoverE website. Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 145,000 civil engineers worldwide and is America’s oldest national engineering society. For more information, visit www. asce.org. and director afterward. Barnert offers the option of a full-day kindergarten weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or a modified full day on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until 3 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday until 12:30 p.m. There is also an afternoon only kinder- garten explorations program that meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from noon to 3 p.m. Enrichment classes are offered. To RSVP for the Open House or to schedule a visit, e-mail schooloffice@barne rttemple.org or call (201) 848-1027. Barnert Temple is located at 747 Route 208 South in Franklin Lakes. Adelphi Chamber Ensemble to perform Holiday Concert The Adelphi Chamber Ensemble will perform a Holiday Concert at the Frank- lin Lakes Public Library on Sunday, Dec. 1. The program will begin at 2 p.m. The ensemble will present Baroque and classic chamber masterpieces of Vivaldi, Bach, Corelli, Mozart, and others. This program is free and seats will be available on a “first- come” basis. All are welcome. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive in Franklin Lakes. Call (201) 891-2224. Academy marks golden anniversary The Academy of the Most Blessed Sac- rament in Franklin Lakes will celebrate the school’s 50 th anniversary with a Grand Class Reunion set for Saturday, Nov. 30. The fes- tivities planned include the Hank Corsale Basketball Tournament/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. Club hosted Deirdre Imus The Woman’s Club of Franklin Lakes recently welcomed Deirdre Imus to its annual fundraiser luncheon at the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes. In her talk, “Green Your Life: How to Look Good, Feel Good, and Do Good,” Imus spoke about environmental issues affecting daily life and the efforts of The Deirdre Imus Environmental Health Center ® at Hack- ensack University Medical Center to over- come those issues. Over 120 people attended the event that brought in a record number of donations to benefit the Imus Cattle Ranch for Kids with Cancer, scholarships, and local chari- ties. Imus, founder of the website devoted to environmental health, dienviro.org, is president and founder of The Deirdre Imus Environmental Health Center ® and co-founder/co-director of the Imus Cattle Ranch for Kids with Cancer. In her quest to clean up the environment for children, Imus developed the award- winning Greening the Cleaning ® program and product line, which replaces the haz- ardous ingredients commonly found in cleaning agents with non-toxic plant based ingredients. Imus has been the recipient of numer- ous awards and honors for her impact as a leader in the field of environmental health, and for raising awareness about childhood chronic illnesses, such as autism, asthma, and obesity. The Woman’s Club of Franklin Lakes welcomes new members. The philanthropic organization focuses on women’s issues and services to the greater community. For information or to become a member, con- tact Alice Booth at (973) 696-3476 or Lois Vitenson at (201) 891-5119. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & III • November 27, 2013 November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Remember to ‘Shop small’ on Small Business Saturday Local residents are urged to support their local businesses on Small Business Satur- day, which will be observed on Nov. 30 this year. Area residents are invited to partici- pate in this annual event, which highlights the benefits of shopping locally. As an added incentive, special discounts will be offered. American Express, a found- ing partner of Small Business Saturday, is offering a $10 credit when registered Amer- ican Express cardholders spend $10 or more at a qualifying small business location on Nov. 30. Eligible American Express cards must be registered online at ShopSmall. com. Registration is limited, and is now open. The registration period will continue until 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on Nov. 30, 2013, unless the registration limit is reached sooner. Shoppers should then use their regis- tered cards on Nov. 30 to spend $10 or more in a single, in-store transaction at a qualify- ing location that appears on the Small Busi- ness Saturday Map, which is available on ShopSmall.com. “In an age of national chains and big corporate advertising, our communities are losing a sense of local character and the value of choice,” said Midland Park Cham- ber of Commerce President Dr. Lori Nuzzi. “It’s time to consider the real costs to a com- munity that loses its locally owned business base. Dollars spent at community-based merchants create a multiplier effect in the local economy. Ensure choice and diversity, demand excellent customer service, and get the best value for you time and money: Shop locally. We appreciate your business.” Nicolette “Nickie” Lisella, president of the Allendale Chamber of Commerce, added, “What a shame it would be if the downtown or Main Street in our local towns dissolved due to residents’ lack of support! Imagine if your only option to shop was the (continued on page 17) Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 27, 2013 More whitewash The American Experience offered four hours of what- ever the producers think the American people can handle about John F. Kennedy’s life, and a sequel from a differ- ent team then provided what they think people can handle about his death. Nova’s PBS special “Cold Case JFK,” like the Ameri- can Experience biography, showed some chips falling off the whitewash about the Kennedy assassination in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963. In the 50 years since the president was murdered in front of thousands of witnesses, trying to find the responsible party has been a national industry. We still do not know and Nova apparently wants to ensure we never do. The official version endorsed by the Warren Commis- sion is that Lee Harvey Oswald, a communist deserter from the U.S. Marine Corps who spent two years in the Soviet Union and then came back to the United States with a Rus- sian wife, bought a cheap Mannlicher-Carcano rifle with a telescopic site for $19.98 from a Chicago mail order com- pany and shot President Kennedy twice from the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository. Oswald was shortly arrested after killing a police officer name J.D. Tippett who tried to question him in a nearby movie theater, and was then dispatched in the basement of the Dallas Police Headquarters by Jack Ruby, a guy who ran strip clubs, with about 100 armed policemen as gaping witnesses. Ruby, who was not known for his kindness or respect for women, said he killed Oswald to spare Jackie Kennedy the anguish of a trial. Ruby languished in prison without ever telling the real story, if there was one, perhaps because nobody ever asked him. Among Oswald’s recorded statements was, “I’m just a patsy.” A patsy is a designated culprit who is blamed as the sole instigator of a crime he may have committed, but did not think up on his own. The conviction or death of the patsy gives the police a closed case. The suggestion is that Oswald and Ruby were both expendables thrown away to get rid of Kennedy without revealing who sent them -- unless Oswald acted alone. “Cold Case JFK” offers a forensic argument that the lone actor shooting of the president was “probable.” A father and son team of forensic and gun buffs, Luke and Mike Haag, began by obtaining a Mannlicher-Carcano with a telescopic sight and firing bullets into stacks of pine boards to show the power a 6.5 copper-clad lead bullet has. The slug goes through three feet of pine planks and emerges somewhat flattened -- like the “Magic Bullet” found on a stretcher in Parkland Hospital in Dallas. They show that this single bullet could theoretically have passed through Kennedy’s neck and necktie, angled down a bit, and passed through Governor John Connolly’s torso, then broken his wrist, then struck his leg and finally lodged somewhere in the car until it mysteriously popped up on the stretcher in the hospital. Connolly denied to his death that he and Kennedy had been struck by the same bullet. Controversial audio tapes purportedly record the sound of a second bullet being fired that -- unless it hit Connolly -- must have missed. No one in the crowd was hit, but many people say they heard the shot. The problem is that there was a third shot, and no fire- arms expert has ever been able to fire three aimed shots from a bolt-action Mannlicher-Carcano in 2.3 seconds. The father and son team is shown having trouble with the slushy Carcano bolt during the demonstrations. Viewers are told the second shot must have been an echo off the buildings in the vicinity. We know the exact amount of time available because Abraham Zapruder, a dress manufacturer, climbed up on a stanchion with a secretary holding onto his belt and filmed the entire Kennedy motorcade during the murder. Zapruder’s eight-millimeter camera ran at 18.5 frames per second and his color film first shows Kennedy grasping for his throat -- the first hit -- and then the awful impact of the last and fatal shot, which made Kennedy jolt back in his seat and to the left. A Polaroid photograph assassination witness Mary Moorman took from the opposite side of the motorcade shows Kennedy slumped to the left a split second after he was shot leaning left, not backward -- with the Grassy Knoll in the background as an easy bastion for a hidden marksman. This famous photograph was neither shown nor mentioned. Some spectators said they heard a shot from the Grassy Knoll, a mini-park to the right of the Kennedy motorcade. Nova’s Luke and Mike Haag responsibly use a computer simulation to show that the angle of a shot from the Grassy Knoll that hit Kennedy was entirely possible. Then they report on forensic tests done with actual human skulls packed with ballistic gel or ballistic soap -- simulating the brain tissue and blood in a living human -- to show that a shot from behind, Oswald’s firing position, could also have shattered Kennedy’s skull in the horrible explo- sion photographed by Zapruder. This, they say, makes the lone shooter “probable,” though they do not say “proved” or “substantiated.” The word “possible” would have been more appropriate. The problem with the Zapruder movie is that Kennedy visibly jerks and slumps to the left, and the blood explosion came from the left side of his head. This would normally mean he was shot from the right side. This left/backward jolt is explained as a reflex action because the victim’s back muscles, stronger than his stomach muscles, would have caused a response of jerking backward when the bullet hit the brain. This is called a “Galvanic jolt” and is not unknown in head shot deaths. Kennedy, however, had terrible back problems all his adult life and courageously and constantly swam for ther- apy and recreation. An autonomous reflex should have jerked Kennedy’s body forward -- the same direction that Oswald’s bullet was headed if it came from behind. Ken- nedy’s back problems were covered in detail in “American Experience” but not mentioned in “Cold Case JFK.” Haag & Haag admit the official Kennedy autopsy at Bethesda Naval Hospital was a farce. The two elderly physi- cians first thought the bullet hole in Kennedy’s throat from the first shot was a tracheotomy done in Parkland Hospi- tal in Dallas to keep Kennedy alive. The sketches with the autopsy reports showed the bullet hole in the rear of the head in two different places inches apart. The photographs taken -- Kennedy still had a full head of hair which was not shaved for the autopsy -- do not show any bullet hole. Had Kennedy been shot from directly behind, would not the exit wound have exploded the blood from his forehead or face? Kennedy’s face and most of the forehead were both intact, as shown later in photos leaked to the press against the wishes of the family. His eyes were wide open. These are very sad photographs. Realistically, Kennedy was either struck from the right, beneath the hairline, or on the left side from the front with the bullet traveling front to rear -- from the Grassy Knoll. What the details reveal, without subjective input, was that Kennedy was shot once from behind, probably by Oswald, and once from the front and side, the shot that exploded the left half of his head. The bullet that hit Connolly was also fired from the School Book Depository and may or may not have been from the Kennedy neck shot. After the Warren Commission brought guffaws and objections, a subsequent U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee evaluated the same evidence and said there were two shooters. This got one sentence from Nova. Why the hush-up? Oswald had spent two years in the hostile Soviet Union, and tracing the murder of a seated president back to the Kremlin would have made retalia- tion against the Soviet Union mandatory. Oswald may have been the patsy for a Soviet agent, but his uncle and sur- rogate father had serious Mob connections in New Orleans and the Mob also had issues with Kennedy and his brother Bobby. For the Mob theory, the best book is “Mafia Kingfish” by John H. Davis. The book has the perhaps unfortu- nate tendency to show that the whole Kennedy clan was beholden to the Mob for his election and other favors, and then turned on them, which is all it takes to get killed. People who want to view John Kennedy and Bobby Ken- nedy as purely heroic may not like “Mafia Kingfish” any better than the Mob did. For darker conspiracies, check out “The Manchurian Candidate” with Laurence “Lee” Harvey as a hypnotized president- shooter and Frank Sinatra -- the Mob’s unof- ficial ambassador to Hollywood -- as Captain Bennett Marco, the good guy. “The Manchurian Candidate” shows an unpopular confused veteran with an obnoxious mother and a pretty wife (Oswald?) shooting with a high-powered rifle and telescopic sight from a cluttered, elevated vantage point very much like the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas. He is assigned to shoot a president. He hits two people. Then he wakes from his hypnotized state and kills himself without a trial. What a perfect patsy! This film, however, was not inspired by the Kennedy Assassination. It may, in fact, have inspired it. “The Manchurian Candi- date” was released in 1962. Watch it and tell me there was no conspiracy. Letters to the Editor Airs concerns Dear Editor: I read your Nov. 13 story about the refusal of the board of education to consider alternatives to Midland Park High School for the borough’s 330 grade nine through 12 stu- dents. I quote from your story, “Three of the current board members graduated from Midland Park High School and ‘done OK.’” Done OK? That’s something to shoot for. Frankly, that is insulting to Board President William Sul- livan as well as the children of Midland Park and their par- ents, who the board fails to recognize, pay an enormous sum of property taxes to fund our school system. To add insult to injury, Dr. Maryalice Thomas believes that because the average income in Midland Park is less than the towns currently feeding Northern Highlands, our SAT scores will always be lower. Apparently we should just give up and accept mediocrity as the goal. Maybe we should just write “adequate” across the uniforms of our sports teams. Her comment doubled the insult quotient. Is this the same board of education that tried to push their $15,000,000 agenda last year? They wanted to spend all that money on a tiny school system, but now they feel $25,000 is too much? I have two plans: Either the current board members immediately change their opinion and authorize the $25,000 feasibility study, or we simply vote every one of them off the board and replace them with parents of school age children. Perhaps we should enact a law that says if you have no children currently enrolled in the system, you can’t be on the board. Michael Squeo Midland Park November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Villadom Socials Shana Simpson to marry Courtney Haan engaged Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor of Midland Park have announced the engagement of their daughter, Shana Simpson, to Adam Kallen- berg, son of Gregory and Laura Kallenberg of Midland Park. The bride-to-be, the daugh- ter of the late John Simpson, is a graduate of Bergen Com- munity College Dental Hygiene School. She is employed at Clary & Fueredi Dentistry in Naples, Florida. Her fiancé is a graduate of Ramapo College and received his BA in criminal justice. He is employed by the Collier County Sheriff’s Department in Naples, Florida. The couple will reside in Naples, Florida. A September 2014 wedding is planned. Doug and Sandi Haan of Midland Park have announced the engage- ment of their daughter Courtney to Griffin Kutcha, son of Ken and Bobbe Kutcha of Midland Park. The bride-to-be is a 2007 gradu- ate of Midland Park High School. She graduated magna cum laude from Eastern University and works as the office manager at All Things Media, LLC in Mahwah. Her fiancé, also a 2007 gradu- ate of Midland Park High School, graduated from Delaware Valley College. He is the owner of TerraT- ech Landscape Design, LLC and is a landscape designer and assistant manager at Greenland Landscape Company in Paramus. An August 2014 wedding is planned. ‘Shop Small’ on Small Business Saturday (continued from page 15) mall. Not only is it an investment of one’s time getting there and then finding parking, but most of the malls in our area have the same big box stores. “The nice thing about shopping locally is that you can park your car once, walk to all the shops, grab a bite to eat, and you’re done! Plus our little town of Allendale is deco- rated beautifully for the holidays. I have always enjoyed bumping into people I know from town while shopping, and because I don’t have to rush like a lunatic. I can take a few moments and chat. For me, shopping locally is the best choice. I hope you will agree!” Local business people are an integral part of the commu- nity and deserve support. These businesses support many local teams and organizations that rely on their generosity for the success of their events. On Small Business Saturday, everyone will have the chance to thank these businesses by shopping locally. Discover convenient, affordable quality at your local merchants as you find unique items for everyone on your gift list, save on gasoline, and enjoy personal service pro- vided by friends and neighbors. This is the day to indulge in special treats as you support small businesses: the back- bone of the community. Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving -- one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. First observed on Nov. 27, 2010, Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to patronize brick and mortar businesses that are small and local. In 2010, the holiday was conceived and promoted by American Express via a nationwide radio and television advertising campaign. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 27, 2013 Obituaries Frank Chamberlin Frank Chamberlin of Wyckoff died Nov. 17. He was 35. He was a vice president of equity trading at Keefe, Bruy- ette & Woods in New York. He grew up in Mahwah, where he was a standout multi-sport athlete. He enjoyed an out- standing career at Mahwah High School, and went on to attend Boston College on a full football scholarship, where he made his mark as a linebacker. In his senior year, he received the Boston College Scanlon Award, the highest honor in the school’s football program, which is awarded annually to the player who most exemplifies the ideals of a scholar, athlete, gentleman, and friend. He also received Team MVP that year. A bachelor’s degree in computer sci- ence capped his academic career. He was then drafted in the fifth round by the Tennessee Titans, and spent a total of six years in the NFL, playing for the Titans, Cincinnati Ben- gals, and Houston Texans. He is survived by his wife Lisa Chamberlin (Viggiano), and his daughters Micaela, Leah, and Brooke. He is also survived by his mother Gwenn Hen- drick, his sister Wendi Adams, and a large extended family. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Per- nice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to his daughters’ future education at www.fight- forfrank.org. Maerose Fraser Ludlum Maerose Fraser Ludlum of Old Tappan, formerly of Ridgewood, died Nov. 15. She was the owner and operator of Fraser Electric in Old Tappan. She attended Ridgewood High School and graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She was a member of the Mayflower Society, Colonial Dames XVII Century, Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution, National Rifle Association, and the Magna Carta Society. She is survived by her husband Dennis Reilly and her daughter Michaela. She is also survived by her sister Edythe Derman of Blackwood and two nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Maryjane and Warren Ludlum. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to The Seeing Eye of Morristown, www.seeingeye. org or the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. in Oak- land. Frieda Mastrantuono Frieda Mastrantuono of Midland Park died Nov. 12. She was 89. She is survived by her daughters Judy Steves and Mary Anne Mokos. She is also survived by five grandchil- dren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband John. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the National Parkinson’s Foundation. Sophia ‘Sue’ Messina Sophia “Sue” Messina, nee Rembish, of Wyckoff died Nov. 14. She was a member of Bethany Church in Wyckoff. She is survived by her children Suzanne Messina-Tulieb- itz of Wyckoff, Michael Edward Messina of Ramsey, and Nancy Messina O’Leary of Franklin, Tennessee. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, one great-grandson, and her sisters Lottie Russo of Clifton and Rosemarie Silvestri of Wayne. She was predeceased by her husband Edward Messina. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Ver- meulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to The Lustgarten Foundation, 111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. Wilma Mol Wilma Mol, nee Van Eck, of Wyckoff, formerly of Clif- ton, died Nov. 17. She was 73. Before retiring in 1968, she was employed as a secretary at New Jersey Bank in Passaic for 11 years. She is a member of the Clifton Congregation of the Netherlands Reformed Church. She is survived by her husband Henry Mol and her son Douglas J. Mol of Lin- coln Park. She is also survived by her two granddaughters and her sister Ada Mae Breeman of Wayne. Arrangements were made by Allwood Funeral Home in Clifton. Memo- rial donations may be made to the Netherlands Reformed Christian School, 164 Jacksonville Road, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444. Judy Moody Judy Moody, nee Vought, of Skillman, formerly of Wyckoff and Ridgewood, died Nov. 15. She graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia in 1959. She had been a buyer for Lord and Taylor for sev- eral years before she had her children. She worked for more than a decade at McHugh’s in Ridgewood as a salesperson and then for Alice, Alice, Alice, also in Ridgewood, until her retirement. She was a member of West Side Presbyte- rian Church in Ridgewood and was a member of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary and the Junior League of Bergen County. She served as chairman of the Valley Ball Committee and was integral in the Junior League’s and Children’s Aid and Adoption to secure, rehabilitate and launch Woodlea, a group home for girls. She served on the advisory board for Woodlea for many years. She is survived by her daughter Courtenay Szakats of Skillman and two granddaughters. She is also survived by her sister Sally Stewart of West Chester, Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her husband Alfred G.S. Moody Jr. and her son Alfred G.S. Moody III. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Princeton Home Care Services (Hospice Program), 208 Bunn Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540, or West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Ruth E. O’Hara Ruth E. O’Hara of Midland Park died Nov. 16. She was 81. She was a graphic arts technical assistant at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood for many years. She had been a Girl Scout leader in Midland Park, a volunteer at Valley Hospital, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Ramsey. She is survived by her children Margaret P. Hock- enberry, Jean A. Masdonati, and Ruth J. O’Hara, and two grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Wil- liam Lewis and Shirley Stout. She was predeceased by her husband Robert J. O’Hara. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to the Relay for Life of Ramsey, care of the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer Street, Hacken- sack, NJ 07601. Irene Olsen-Sheffield Irene Olsen-Sheffield of Wyckoff, formerly of Leonia, died Nov. 21. She was 97. She was a parishioner of Saint Elizabeth’s Church in Wyckoff. She was a volunteer at the Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff for many years. She is survived by her daughter Anne Olsen of Oakland, her brother James Pfund of Ridgefield, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband Harold Olsen, her second husband Jerry Sheffield, and her son Arthur Olsen. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of Saint Joseph, 9700 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19118. Catherine VanDien Catherine VanDien of Waldwick died Nov. 19. She was 97. She was one of the owners of De Martini Lumber Com- pany in Waldwick before she retired in 1994. She is sur- vived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Roswell “Pete” VanDien and her daugh- ter. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc., 2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436. Douglas Jacob Waxenbaum Douglas Jacob Waxenbaum of Mahwah, died Nov. 19. He was 60. He is survived by his wife Laura Oliff and his children Jessica Mae Waxenbaum and Sam Reece Waxen- baum. Arrangements were made by Gutterman and Musi- cant Jewish Funeral Directors in Hackensack. November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Religious Notes Learn about Saint Luke additional information, contact the church office at (201) 444-5933. The community is invited to celebrate the 150 th anniversary of Saint Luke’s R.C. Church in Ho-Ho-Kus on Dec. 4. From 7:30 to 9 p.m., parishioners and visitors will and learn about Advent through the eyes of Saint Luke in preparation for the Christmas season. Brother Mickey McGrath will share paintings and stories from his award-win- ning books as he leads attendees through Saint Luke’s narrative of the birth of Christ. Discover why Saint Luke is the patron saint of artists and rediscover the beauty of this sacred time. All are welcome. Saint Luke’s is located at 340 Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. For more information, call (201) 444-0272. Tree of Memories ceremony set The community is invited to Feeney Funeral Home’s Tree of Memories Cer- emony on Monday, Dec. 2. The service will be held on the front lawn of the funeral home located at 232 Franklin Avenue in Ridgewood. Attendees are invited to bring an ornament that symbolizes the life a loved one to be placed on the tree. Anyone who knows someone who might benefit from being at the ceremony is encouraged to invite him or her. After the commemorative service, cookies and coffee will be served. For details, call (201) 444-7650. Church welcomes community Old Paramus Church invites the families of the greater Ridgewood community to visit during the Advent season, which will begin Sunday, Dec. 1 and end on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Each Sunday in Advent, there is a brief candle-lighting ceremony during the 10 a.m. worship service, after which the children go to Sunday school. The children are practicing for the Christmas Pageant and children from the community are wel- come to participate. Old Paramus Church is located at 660 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. For Remembrance Tree dedicated The Vander Plaat Funeral Home of Wyckoff and Olthuis Funeral Home in Midland Park will hold the annual Tree of Remembrance ceremony on Monday, Dec. 2. The service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church located at 422 Cedar Hill Avenue in Wyckoff. The eight-foot tree will be decorated with ornaments personalized with the names of the deceased. Family members are invited to take the special ornaments home follow- ing the service. Preceding the dedication there will be a community outreach workshop, “Grief and the Holidays,” from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. The workshop will be held in Fellowship Hall at the church. All are welcome. OLMC MOMS host events OLMC MOMs will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 9:15 a.m. in the Mount Carmel Parish Center on Passaic Street. Teacher, artist, and inspirational speaker Ray Boswell will present a Mini Advent Retreat. Attendees will see firsthand how Boswell merges creativity with spiritual- ity with an Advent celebration. Partici- pants are invited to step back to make the space for reflection. All are welcome. For more information, visit www.olmcmoms. org. To arrange for child care, e-mail childcare@olmcmoms.org. On Dec. 1, the OLMC MOMs will host an Advent Wreath Pot Luck Dinner in the Mount Carmel Parish Center. The dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. In addition to sharing a pot luck meal, each family will make an Advent wreath, and children will have the opportunity to participate in arts and crafts and musical performances. Each family is asked to bring a dish in an aluminum tray to feed eight to 10 people. Please be sure to include a card listing the ingredients. The cost is $25 per family. Checks may be made payable to OLMC MOMs and mailed to Paula Bishop at 30 Mortlock Place, Glen Rock, NJ 07452. For more information, e- mail Paulabishop76@gmail.com. Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & II • November 27, 2013 ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ recalls early days of disease by Dennis Seuling “Dallas Buyers Club,” based on actual events, is the story of rodeo cowboy Ron Woodroof (Matthew McCo- naughey) who, after an on-the-job accident, wakes up in the hospital and is told by his doctors (Jennifer Garner, Denis O’Hare) that routine blood work has revealed he is HIV positive and has only a month to live. Initially angry and denying the possibility that he could be infected, he eventually researches the meager medical information. This is the start of the AIDS epidemic and little is known about the disease. He discovers that there are medicines that have had positive effects on HIV and AIDS patients, but they have not been approved by the FDA and are not available in the United States. Based on his diagnosis, time is not on his side. Deter- mined to get what it takes to stay alive, Ron travels to coun- tries where the medicines can be bought, makes deals with suppliers, and brings the drugs back to the United States. This runs him afoul of customs, the FDA, the medical bureaucracy, and eventually the IRS. Despite these issues, Ron perseveres, finding loopholes and working around established laws. To defray his travel costs and other over- head, he begins selling the drugs to other desperate AIDS patients. McConaughey’s physical appearance is startling. He has made himself frighteningly thin to be believable as a man infected with the AIDS virus. This is alarming, but also an impressive indication of how immersed in his char- acter he is. Jared Leto and Matthew McConaughey in ‘Dallas Buyers Club.’ McConaughey conveys a striking arc in Ron’s behavior, as he initially badmouths the doctors who deliver the news of his condition, then delves into the medical literature to learn what he can about HIV and AIDS, and ultimately drops his previously homophobic attitude, while retaining an edgy disposition directed more to the establishment than to the many who crave hope. The actor has a meaty role as Woodroof, and it would not be surprising if he snared an Academy Award nomination for his work. Jared Leto makes quite an impression as the transgen- der character Rayon, who becomes a partner of sorts with Ron when she is able to find HIV-infected individuals who are eager to obtain the drugs no one else can provide. Leto plays Rayon as a tough cookie who is not especially fond of Woodroof or his homophobia, but sees in him a way for others to receive hope. Leto etches a moving characteriza- tion here, avoiding cliché or caricature. Garner is pleasant as Dr. Saks, a sympathetic doctor who must adhere to strict hospital and medical procedures, even when it means people will die. FDA drug approval takes a long time and time is in short supply for Ron and other HIV patients. Although she is an “enemy,” she is willing to acknowledge that Ron’s unorthodox methods have helped many who had lost hope and were merely waiting to die. The story takes place in the early 1980s, when people were dying of AIDS in staggering numbers even as scien- tists labored to find a cure or even a treatment to arrest the disease and prolong life. A common misconception was that only gay men were afflicted, and a few scenes in the movie address this as Ron’s friends turn away from him when they learn about his condition. Director Jean-Marc Vallee ably captures the era and its sense of helplessness, hopelessness, and despair in light of the emerging AIDS epidemic. A significant theme is the conflict between established medical protocols and the ability to get around them to secure unapproved drugs. The fact that people are dying in greater numbers every day gives the conflict urgency and allows Woodroof to emerge as a crusading champion of those who have no real voice and cannot afford to wait for long, laborious testing until drugs are approved. The FDA, designed to protect consumers, is unsympathetically portrayed as being more concerned with cozying up to drug manufacturers to push certain drugs. Rated R for strong language, “Dallas Buyers Club” takes viewers back to a time when young people were dying in large numbers. The movie presents Woodroof as an anti-hero -- a man with more than his share of flaws -- and makes clear how difficult bucking the bureaucracy can be, even when it’s a matter of life and death. November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & II • Page 21 Ashton Kutcher portrays Apple’s co-founder in ‘Jobs’ by Dennis Seuling “Jobs” (Universal), the story of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs (Ashton Kutcher), is a routine chronicling of the highs and lows Jobs experienced on his journey to shake up big business and the American public with new, exciting com- puter-based products. The film merely trots out one sig- nificant business event after another, many of which may already be familiar to viewers. Jobs’ private life is barely touched upon, even though there is a lot of dramatic mate- rial to be mined. The movie does not address Jobs’ refusal to acknowl- edge paternity of his daughter and years of estrangement from her, his disloyalty to associates who helped him reach his goals, and his calculated payback to those who crossed him. The movie even omits the entrepreneur’s cancer diag- nosis and his stubborn refusal to seek traditional medical treatment. The film never gets to that point, preferring instead to leave viewers with his reinstatement, after years of corporate infighting, as CEO of Apple. Kutcher has little to work with other than Jobs’ hunched walk, beard, and explosive nature. He may be fine in light comedy, roles but is in way over his head as Jobs. His per- formance often seems perfunctory. While stronger actors work with expression, dramatic pauses, and reflection in their portrayals, Kutcher is content with an adequate, if not Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs. particularly impressive, impersonation and a few cursory attempts at introspection. Josh Gad (Broadway’s “The Book of Mormon”) por- trays Jobs’ early partner, Steve Wozniak, as a self-described tech. Gad humanizes Wozniak while Kutcher never gets to the heart of Jobs. To Jobs, human contact has become an inconvenience. “Jobs” is a hasty overview of the life and achievements of Steve Jobs, offering little insight into the forces that drove Jobs to become one of the most successful entrepre- neurs of the last 100 years. Bonuses on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include deleted scenes, director commentary, and featurettes on Kutcher as Jobs, the film’s score, and a look at the impact of Jobs’ innovations on modern life. “Grabbers” (IFC Films) is a comic thriller. On Erin Island, a fishing village off the coast of Ireland, charm- ing local cop Ciaran O’Shea (Richard Coyle), who enjoys drinking, is tasked with showing straitlaced police offi- cer Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley) her new beat. There is not much to police, since most of the community’s troubles are caused by O’Shea, but strange doings are afoot. The crew of a fishing boat disappears, dead whales wash up on the shore, and a local lobsterman catches a mysterious tentacled creature. It turns out the alien monsters terroriz- ing the town are allergic to human blood with high alcohol (continued on page Crossword page) Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & III • November 27, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) content. The only extra on this DVD release is a making-of featurette. “Here’s Edie: The Edie Adams Television Collection” (MVD Visual) is a four-DVD set featuring digital transfers from original two-inch videotapes of the entire 1962-64 run of 21 episodes. After the sudden passing of her hus- band, Ernie Kovacs, in January 1962, Adams starred in her own ABC variety show, showcasing her many talents. She hosted, sang, danced, acted, did comedy, and produced her own show. Guest stars included jazz greats Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Stan Getz, Lionel Hampton, Woody Herman, and Al Hirt. Popular vocalists included Sammy Davis Jr., Bobby Darin, and Johnny Mathis. Among the featured comedians were Bob Hope, Rowan & Martin, Soupy Sales, Buddy Hackett, and Terry Thomas. Other guests included song satirist Allan Sherman, Spike Jones, Peter Falk, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and Andre Previn. The set also has Adams’ musical numbers from numerous Kovacs shows of the 1950s with introductions by Kovacs himself, and her famous Muriel Cigar commercials. “The Carol Burnett Show: Christmas with Carol” (Star Vista) contains two complete holiday episodes from Bur- nett’s long-running CBS variety show, one from 1974 and one from 1977. Burnett never did a full hour-long Christ- mas special during her tenure at the network, but celebrated the holidays in seasonal sketches. They include a Grin- chy segment of “The Family,” in which Eunice’s younger brother (Alan Alda) and Mama (Vicki Lawrence) arrive, and a sketch in which Mr. Tudball (Tim Conway) and the slow-moving secretary Mrs. Wiggins (Burnett) awkwardly observe the mistletoe tradition and get more into the holi- day spirit with every glass of champagne. There are songs by Carol and bonus sketches such as “Christmas Quarrel” with Carol and Sid Caesar; “Charwoman: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” and “Q & A with Jonathan Winters.” “Applause” (Kino Lorber) is the story of recovering alcoholic stage actress Thea Barfoed (Paprika Steen). Having divorced her husband, Christian (Michael Falch), and relinquished custody of their two boys during her heavy drinking days, Thea wants to start over. As her past alcohol use and indiscretions still haunt her, the prospect of a new beginning seems bleak. She uses her charm and manipula- tion to convince her ex-husband that she is fully recovered and capable of being a good mother. However, she hasn’t completely convinced herself. On stage, Thea plays the binge-drinking Martha in Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” Her stage character bears a striking resemblance to her personal life. This is a showcase role for Steen, who can be ferocious in her emotional portrayal. Steen actually performed the Edward Albee play, so she knows how to convey Martha’s multi-faceted personality, and the “life imitates art” theme offers intriguing parallels between Martha and Thea. (continued on page 24) November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & III • Page 23 �������������������������� SERVICE MART HELP WANTED REAL ESTATE SALES FRANKLIN LAKES Get your license in 2.5 weeks. Start earning money with the busy & bustling Franklin Lakes Weichert Office offering the best training & support in the industry. 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Project Child Find seeks applicants Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted Child Find is Pray a service of the New Jersey State Project candles. whether Department you of believe or not. that was established to help iden- Education tify Publish the Heart disabled Jesus un-served, 9th day. “May children from birth through age 21. the Sacred of The be praised, adored funded glori- through a grant from the United program is & States Department of Education. fied today & every day.” Registration now no Request will be is granted taking place in the local school dis- matter individuals tricts for how impossible who it have delays in physical and/or seems. Publication must mental conditions. be Contact the Thank office for at 1-800-322-8174 or the local dis- promised. state you answering my prayer. av trict. The following districts have local offices: Allendale, (201) 327-2021, extension 1203; Franklin Lakes, (201) 337- 0336, extension to 308; the Glen Rock, (201) 445-7700, extension Prayer 8904; Blessed Virgin 652-4555, extension 516; Mahwah, Ho-Ho-Kus, (201) (201) 762-2282; to Midland Oh, Park, (201) 444-7445; Northern (Never known fail) most beautiful 327-8700, Highlands, (201) flower of Mt. extension 220; Ramapo Indian Carmel, Hills, (201) fruitful vine, splen- 416-8100, extension 3827; Ramsey, (201) 785- dor heaven, Mother of 2300, of extension 25473; Ridgewood (201) 670-2700, exten- the Son of God. Immacu- sion late 10505; assist me River, my (201) 327-0727, extension 267; Virgin, Saddle in Upper Saddle Oh, River, (201) the 961-6385; Waldwick, (201) 445- necessity. Star of 3340; and Wyckoff, show me, 848-5690, extension 3311. Sea, help me and (201) herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of hosts lifeguard courses God, Queen of Y Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech The from YWCA bottom of my County will offer the American Bergen you the Red heart Cross succor me in this Waterfront Lifeguard Training class on Dec. to 10 necessity This two-day none course provides training and test- and 12. There are can withstand your ing that in lifeguard skills specific to non-surf, murky bottom power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who from problems, (continued solve all Crossword page) light There all are roads extras that on I can R-rated DVD release, which is no so this in attain me my with divine You gift who to Danish the goals. English subtitles. gave “Samson Delilah” forgive and & forget all evil (IndiePix) is based on director Warwick me Thornton’s personal experience of growing up in against and that in all an instances in my community. A survival love story, “Samson Aboriginal life you are me, & with Delilah” I want in Australia’s official Oscar submission in was this short prayer thank you for all 2009. It to follows the aimless Samson (Rowan McNamara) and things as you (Marissa Gibson), two indigenous 14-year-olds Delilah confirm once again that I never want to living separated isolated you in be in an from Aboriginal community in the desert of eternal glory. Thank Among a small assortment of houses, central Australia. you day for in your and mercy out, nothing changes and no one seems to day toward me and When person must care. mine. The tragedy strikes, however, the two teens are say branded this as prayer 3 consecu- outcasts. tive Turning After 3 backs on the home, they strike out on a gruel- days. their days, request will be granted. This ing prayer must for be distant Alice Springs. 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Say react in Amen. hopeless, fashion. for Sasha Say Baron-Cohen may have this Marys and Hail bar nine high day set Fathers, R-rated prayer pretty times a with his “Borat,” so these the the Glorias. by seem ninth must comparison. It’s their sense of stunts may Publication tame day, by your prayer will be answered. Publi be promised. This novena goofy fun that makes endearing this quartet of guys who must never cation known be to promised. still has appear novena holding be Jude. mb long-gone adolescence. to been must onto their be fail. This Thank you St. The said two-disc DVD set days. for 9 consecutive contains deleted scenes, a behind- the-scenes featurette, profiles of the four guys, and com- My prayers were answered. mentary you, five Jude. kr Thank on St. episodes. facilities, such as lakes and ponds. Classes will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. The course fee is $100. All participants must pre-register and a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is required. Call the YWCA Aquatics Department at (201) 444-5600, extension 327. On Dec. 17 and 19, the YWCA Bergen County will offer an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Recertification Course. Valid LGT Certification credentials must be pre- sented on first day of class. Participants will review and be tested in all CPR, first aid, and lifeguard skills. Classes will be held from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. The course fee is $150. Call (201) 444-5600, extension 327 or visit www.ywcabergencounty.org. Concert Band presents Winter Concert The Ridgewood Concert Band will continue its 31 th Season with a concert “Winter Festival” on Dec. 6. The program includes a variety of music ranging from famil- iar holiday selections like “Sleigh Ride” to pieces by Bach, Whitacre, and Ticheli. Internationally recognized music educator Edward Lisk will be the guest conductor. The Ramapo High School Wind Ensemble will open with a pre- lude performance at 7:30 p.m. and the RCB program will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $7 for students. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www. ridgewoodband.org or at the door. The concert will be held at West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe Avenue in Ridgewood. “The Snow Queen” (Vertical Entertainment) is an ani- mated adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. The ice-cold Snow Queen wishes to turn the world into a frozen landscape with no light, joy, happiness, or free will. A young man, Kai, is rumored to be the son of a man who is the queen’s only remaining threat. Kai is abducted and held captive in the queen’s palace. It is up to his sister, Gerda, to rescue him. Gerda journeys across an icy land, facing difficult obstacles and meeting wonder- ful new friends who help her in her quest to set Kai free, defeat the Snow Queen, and save the world from eternal frost. This Russian WizArt film and Disney’s upcoming “Frozen” are both based on the same source material. Unfortunately, the Russian picture’s animation is dull and uninspired and the English dubbing has an improvised quality that detracts from the narrative. The movie is filled with heavy-handed, moralistic “lessons” about coop- eration, bullying, family togetherness, and self-esteem. Though the film carries a PG rating, it has violence in the form of guns, fire, and pirates. Maybe because of its effort to attain a tame rating, the Snow Queen never achieves the menace that should be integral to her character. It is avail- able on DVD. There are no extras. November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 25 Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving with your pet Thanksgiving is a time for family gath- erings, and is the beginning of the holiday season. Enjoy the holidays with your pets, but beware of the hidden dangers so you don’t spend your holidays at the veterinary hospital. Foods that are too fatty or spicy can cause vomiting, abdominal pain, and even, pancreatitis, which can be life threaten- ing and expensive to treat. Your pet is not accustomed to rich foods, gravies, and spices, and some of these foods can cause serious harm. Pets should not eat the fatty skin on turkey. Tryptophan in the meat can make your pet sleepy. In addition, poultry bones can splinter and pierce your pet’s intestines, causing peritonitis, while larger pieces can cause blockages that often require surgery. Uncooked meat can cause food poisoning from salmonella or E. coli. Cats love to play with string – and to eat it! Beware of the string that ties the turkey. Once a cat starts swallowing a string, the animal’s anatomy makes it difficult to stop. String can form a blockage or literally cut through the intestine. Should you find a string protruding from your pet’s anus, NEVER pull it out. This must be treated by an experienced veterinarian who will be able to tell if the string can be coaxed out or if surgery will be required to remove it safely so the intestine will not be severed. You might think a small potato chip with a little dip is harmless. However, the onions and garlic found in many dips are highly toxic to cats. They can cause gastrointesti- nal upset and anemia. Flowers make a beautiful hostess gift, but if any part of a lily plant comes in con- tact with a cat, it takes only three days for the cat to experience kidney failure. Even if the cat only sniffs a flower, bulb, or pollen, and then licks his or her nose, kidney failure is likely. Symptoms are weakness, lethargy, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Desserts are yummy, but they are not good for pets. Remember that chocolate and some artificial sweeteners are highly toxic to all pets, and can be life threatening. If your pet eats chocolate, be able to tell your veterinarian how much the animal ate, and whether it was dark chocolate. One ounce of dark chocolate can kill a 60 pound dog. If your pet has vomiting, diarrhea, or stops eating, be sure to check with your veterinarian and be prepared to let him or her know what your pet has eaten. Although this seems like a lot of bad news, the good news is that now you are aware of several dangers and can prevent harm to your pet and enjoy the whole family this Thanksgiving. This article was submitted by Dr. JoAnne Healey of the Ridgewood Veterinary Hospi- tal. Visit www.RidgewoodVet.com. Pups for adoption Carla Shafer, a foster mom for the Angels for Animals Network for over 10 years, and her sons Joey and Tommy hold seven-week-old puppies of small to medium mixed breed that are ready for adoption. For more information, visit http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ488. html or call (201) 655-5059. Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 27, 2013 Enjoy walks with pets in a win-winter wonderland Soon we will be walking our dogs in a lovely winter wonderland, but Mother Nature presents a number of hazards for animals. Here are some precautions that should be taken to ensure the well-being of our furry companions. Pets can get ice, salt, and chemicals on their paws. The salt dries and cracks the paw pads. After a walk, wipe or wash your pet’s paws to remove salt and chemi- cals. You may also soak their paws in cool or tepid water to remove ice. Dog booties help, but if the bootie doesn’t fit, don’t force the issue. Not all dogs like to wear booties. There is also a musher’s wax that can be applied to form a protective bar- rier between the chemicals and the dog’s paws. A doggie coat or sweater may be appro- priate for a tiny dog, but a double coated northern breed dog may not need outer- wear. The double coat keeps dogs warm in winter and cool in summer. Snowbirds who take their pets to warmer climes should note that it is a myth that dogs are cooler if their fur is shaved. Dogs don’t sweat through their skin; they sweat through the pads of their feet. While a shaved dog may seem to behave more freely, he or she is not cooler. For some breeds, such as Pomeranians, a shaved coat may never grow guard hairs back. Outdoor pets, including rabbits, require further precautions. Make sure they have adequate shelter with appropriate bed- ding to shield them from the cold. Proper bedding also supports pets with arthritis. Be aware that hay bedding can cause an infestation of sarcoptic mange. Check with a vet for outdoor bedding advice. In extreme temperatures, it is best to bring pets inside. Consider investing in a heated water bowl to prevent water from freezing. If pets are being kept in the garage or base- ment, make sure they do not have access to dangerous substances. Antifreeze (which contains ethylene glycol) and rodenticide poisoning hazards all increase during the winter. If you suspect ingestion of either substance, take your pet to the vet right away. Early treatment saves lives. Fireplaces, space heaters, heat lamps, and warm car engines are appealing to pets, but can result in injury. Pets are curi- ous, and a fluffy tail might easily ignite if it brushes against a fire in a fireplace or space heater. Heat lamps can cause serious burns and should never be directly aimed at a pet. Keep in mind that cats often find a warm car engine a comfy place for the night, but when the engine is started the next morning, they can sustain serious injuries. On cold mornings, bang the hood of the car with your hand before starting the engine. The noise will wake sleeping cats, who will remove themselves. Some pet owners believe they need to feed their pets more in the winter, but this is usually incorrect. Unless the pet spends a large amount of time outdoors as a working animal, cold temperatures bring on lazy behavior, and pets will need fewer calories in the winter. Check with a veterinarian. Planning a trip for the holidays? When considering the best options for one’s furry companions, remember: “There is no place like HOME.” If they can’t be with you, pets are happiest and healthiest when they remain in their own secure environ- ment. Remember to book pet care early. This is a busy time for pet care providers. Snowbirds should also plan in advance. A trip to the southern United States can put pets at risk for acquiring one or more parasite-borne diseases. Check with a vet before heading south. Remember: “A tired dog is a well behaved dog.” If you have an active dog and are having company for the holidays, take the dog out for a long walk and feed him or her before guests arrive. A full stomach may help keep the dog away from the guests’ food. If the dog provides overly exuberant greetings, put him or her in a quiet room until the guests are settled inside. Winter can be a beautiful time to enjoy walks with pets. Walks chase away the winter blues for humans and animals, so it’s a win-winter situation. This article was submitted by Heidi Wise, president of Coddled Creatures, LLC. November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & II • Page 27 Keep pets in mind when disaster planning Strong storms can barrel through a location with tremen- dous force, obliterating homes in the process. The prospect of a natural disaster often forces people to take inventory of their lives and make decisions about what items to pro- tect and how to prepare for the inevitability of an approach- ing threat. When making disaster preparedness plans, pet owners need to factor in care of their companion animals. Many people refuse to leave pets behind. However, faced with the prospect of an impending storm or other calamity, pet owners may not know where to turn when it comes to caring for pets. Some inevitably stay behind after disaster evacuations have been issued with the fear pets may not be allowed in shelters or could be turned away from hotels. This can put homeowners, pets, and rescue workers at risk for greater injury. Knowing how to behave during a disas- ter, and care for a pet in the process, can help everyone to remain safe. Know the options. People who live in particularly vul- nerable areas, like those prone to wildfires or coastal flood- ing, should map out a disaster plan. This plan will spell out what everyone in the home will do in the event an evacua- tion is needed or if you need to stay put with the potential for utility interruption. While some emergency shelters are not pet-friendly, many are. The Red Cross has a network of Pet Disaster Shelters where pet owners can turn. Finding one may require a bit more travel, but it could offer peace of mind. Keep medical records handy. Have an extra copy of pets’ veterinary records in case of disaster. Keep important papers in a waterproof container. Should you need to go to an emergency shelter, staff members may request proof of pets’ vaccinations. Dogs usually need to be up to date on distemper/parovirus, rabies, and bordetella (kennel cough) vaccines. Cats will need distemper, feline leukemia, and rabies shots in most cases. Create an emergency supply kit. Have extra food and water on hand for pets just in case you are stranded at home or need to go to a shelter. Use sealed containers to store enough food and water for three to four days. Take stock of any medications that pets take on a routine basis. Pack comfort items, such as toys or blankets, that have a familiar smell so pets will be less skittish. Place these items with your own emergency supplies. Find pet-friendly lodging options. Many hotels allow pets overnight stays for a nominal security fee. Know which hotels will accept companion animals and include their contact information in a preparedness kit. Ensure that the pet’s identification is current. Dogs and cats should wear identification tags that include a mobile telephone number. Update the contact information on the online database that corresponds to a pet’s imbedded microchip, if the animal has one. Take a first-aid class. It is important to know how to treat pet injuries during natural disasters. By learning CPR for a dog or cat, you may be able to save the life of your pet should disaster strike. Similarly, stock a first aid kit with necessary pet supplies. Have a contingency plan. Speak with friends and family members and make arrangements for someone to care for your pet if you will be displaced for quite some time. It can relieve stress for the animal and provide peace of mind that your cherished companion is being well cared for. More information is available at www.redcross.org/pre- pare/location/home-family/pets. Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & III • November 27, 2013