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Call (201) 891-2081 to register. The Y is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Discover local research resources The Oct. 28 meeting of the Genealogical Society of Bergen County will be held at 7 p.m. at the Ridgewood Public Library, 125 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. Research Librarian Peggy Norris will discuss resources for genealogical research that are available at the library’s Heritage Center. The society’s meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.njgsbc.org. Churches to hold directed retreat The Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River will co-sponsor a directed retreat with Saint Paul’s Church of Ramsey during the week of Nov. 2 through 9. Group meetings will be held at the beginning and end of the retreat. These meetings will be held Nov. 2 and 9 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Church of the Presentation, 271 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. From Monday through Friday, each person will meet with his or her spiritual director for 30 minutes daily at a mutually convenient time. Participants will be asked to commit to a half hour of prayer each day. There is no charge to participate, but a freewill offering may be made at the concluding group meeting. For details and registration, contact Ruth Harrison at (551) 427-7440 or ruthharr@optonline.net by Oct. 29. Learn about veterans’ programs Veterans and their families are invited to an Oct. 26 pro- gram on veterans’ benefits. The session will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. in the all-purpose room at the Paramus Veterans Home at 1 Veterans Drive in Paramus. The program is sponsored by Bergen County American Legion Commander Bob Salvini, Service Officer Vic Rug- giero, and Assistant Service Officer Mike Parsons. A representative from the VA Outreach Program with the Office of the Chief of Staff and the local veterans of Bergen County American Legion will discuss programs and answer questions about veterans’ benefits and health care, Legion programs, veterans’ employment, Legion ben- efits, and other matters pertaining to vets. RSVP to Vic Ruggiero at ruggierovictor@yahoo.com or Bob Salvini at bobsalvini@att.net. Halloween costumes, apple pies available The Clothesline Thrift Shop at Archer United Methodist Church has “mint condition” Halloween costumes in stock. Fall fundraiser More than 130 people gathered at Varka in Ramsey for Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative’s Fall Luncheon. BVMI Board Chairman Michael Azzara and his wife Kathy are pictured at the event greeting Linda Kopff (far left) and Mary Krugman (far right). Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative provides free primary and preventive health care to low-income, working residents of Bergen County who cannot afford insurance. The shop is located in the Archer United Methodist Church at 37 East Allendale Avenue in Allendale. The shop also has a good selection of designer cloth- ing and handbags, vintage jewelry, milk glass, and willow dishes. In addition, the shop is selling homemade frozen apple pies made by the women of Archer United Methodist Church for $10 each. The Thrift Shop accepts donations and new or gently used items during regular business hours. Proceeds fund Archer United Methodist Church and its missions. Inven- tory that is not sold within a period of time is donated to local charities. Davis to address Master Gardeners The Bergen County Master Gardeners will host guest speaker Pamela Davis on Oct. 22. The 7:30 p.m. meeting will be held in the first floor meeting room at the County Administration Building, One Bergen Plaza, County Place in Hackensack. The feature presentation will be “Diggin’ In: Garden Tool Maintenance.” All are welcome to learn how and when to take care of their gardening tools, and to discover new tools and rediscover some old, forgotten ones. Davis educates and empowers children and adults through environmentally sound and sustainable practices from seed to pantry. She presents workshops and classes that include community, school, and urban gardening. Davis holds a host of certifications. She is a Master Gar- dener, a certified Master Composter, and a Master Food Preserver. For details, contact Tracey Fraser at (201) 768-1856 or (continued on page 22) October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Franklin Lakes County plans changes to borough traffic circle by Frank J. McMahon Bergen County has notified the Bor- ough of Franklin Lakes that it plans to make some changes to the traffic circle at the intersection of Franklin Lake and High Mountain roads, near the Urban Farms Shopping Center. Currently, motorists on High Mountain Road are required to stop when they reach the circle while traffic on Franklin Lake Road can proceed unimpeded. The changes planned for the circle will eliminate the stop signs on High Moun- tain Road and require traffic at all four entrances to the circle to yield to traffic that is already in the circle. When the changes are made, there will be striped triangular areas at all four entrances to the circle squeezing traffic to the right with triangular yield road mark- ings at each entrance to the circle along with signs notifying motorists that they should yield to traffic in the circle. The changes were requested by bor- ough officials who submitted a request to the county after the proposed changes were described by Borough Engineer Kevin Boswell at the council’s October work ses- sion. During a discussion of the issue, the five council members present were informed that the borough’s traffic safety officer agreed with the proposed changes and that those changes were warranted. The coun- cil members expressed concern about how to communicate the changes to the public so there would not be confusion among motorists who are either used to using the circle as it is now, or are not familiar with the circle at all. That led to the sugges- tion that the county lower the 40 mile per hour speed limit on Franklin Lake Road in the area of the circle and to provide a 30- day notice to motorists before making the changes. The need for changing the way traffic enters and leaves the circle from the two roads became more apparent to borough and county officials when they met at the circle Halloween curfew reminder The Borough of Franklin Lakes has adopted a Halloween curfew ordinance that will be in effect on Oct. 30 and 31. The curfew assists the Franklin Lakes Police Department in minimizing property damage in the borough at this time of year. The ordinance prohibits individuals under age 18 from being on any public street or in any public place between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Oct. 30 and 31 unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian, or are engaged in, or traveling to or from, a business or occupation state laws authorize a juvenile to perform. recently during the morning and afternoon times when the traffic to and from the High Mountain Road and the Most Blessed Sac- rament elementary schools was at its peak. Borough Administrator Gregory Hart advised that the landmark traffic circle, with its decorative bushes and flower beds, will be kept, but efforts will be made to make it safer. “Most significantly,” Hart said, “the traffic circle would change from a two-way stop intersection, with stop signs on High Mountain Road, to a four-way yield inter- section. This new traffic pattern, together with improved signage and street mark- ings, is intended to improve the safety of this intersection.” Hart also said the reduction in the speed limit in the vicinity of the traffic circle is seen as important to improve safety and to reduce accidents and near-misses in the circle. The recommended changes were based on the online survey of residents the bor- ough conducted in August on the question of whether the borough should consider removing the circle and installing a traffic light for safety reasons. Over 800 responses were received, according to Hart, with 60 percent of them in favor of keeping the circle and 40 percent in favor of its removal. “Comments were passionate on both sides of the issue,” Hart advised, “but there was a consistent concern throughout the comments, including those (who) wanted to keep the circle, that the safety of the circle needed to be improved and many had sug- gestions on safety improvements, some of which are incorporated in the plan recom- mended by the borough council.” Mayor Frank Bivona commented on the proposed changes, saying, “We felt that there was a safety issue that should be reviewed and we wanted to solicit public input through the survey process. The pub- lic’s reaction was incredible and they didn’t hesitate to give their opinions. In the end, we felt that the circle was a landmark that was important to the community, but that we needed to make every effort to improve traffic safety. With input from the county, our police department, and borough profes- sionals, we brainstormed for solutions. “While we know that there will be an adjustment period to the new traffic pat- tern, we feel that the proposed plan will, in the long run, result in a safer intersection, and that is what matters most.” Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 23, 2013 Wyckoff Two police veterans honored by township by John Koster The Wyckoff Township Committee joined Wyckoff Police Chief Benjamin Fox in honoring two recently retired police officers who logged a combined half-cen- tury of service to Wyckoff. The event was part of the Oct. 15 township committee meeting. Former Sergeant Robert MacKay came on board in 1982 and former Wyckoff Patrolman Andrew Poremba joined the force in 1985. Both retired some weeks ago. Chief Fox -- who was a patrolman when Donald Sta- pleton was Wyckoff’s police chief -- remembered writing a letter of commendation for Poremba to Chief Stapleton. The original letter was tucked into a box and given to Poremba along with a hand- some plaque embellished with a police badge. When Poremba was on the job for only three weeks, he helped seize a suspect who had broken away when then- Patrolman Fox tried to hand- cuff the suspect for an arrest. Fox and Poremba pri- vately shared a good-natured chuckle when neither of them could remember the nature of the charges, but Chief Fox said fugitive suspects were not a laughing matter most of the time. “The police profession is a dangerous profession, even in a safe town like Wyckoff,” said Chief Fox, who once had to club a motorist into submis- sion with a heavy-duty flash- light when the man -- now serving an extended prison term -- grabbed for Fox’s holstered service weapon and admitted in court that Former Sergeant Robert intended to kill Fox if he got Rudy Boonstra his hands on the gun. “Anything can happen, even in a community like this one,” Fox added. “I’m just happy that Andy and Bob made it through all their shifts.” Wyckoff also joined other towns in a road-race take- down of multiple armed robbers at a jewelry store a few years ago, and has gone through several other car chases with robbers and thieves from outside the community, and a recent spate of hard narcotics arrests and the usual run of auto accidents, DWI offenses, burglaries from parked cars, and phone scams. Sergeant MacKay served as a DARE officer teach- ing youngsters about the dangers of drugs and premature exposure to alcohol. He is also a CPR instructor. He spent MacKay, former Patrolman Andrew Poremba, and Mayor much of his career in the Wyckoff Traffic Bureau, which has won regular awards for traffic safety from the Auto- mobile Association of America. Patrolman Poremba served as a street and traffic patrolman and served for many years as fleet manager for Wyckoff’s police patrol cars. Both officers, Fox said, received many letters of praise from residents for their efficiency and their compassion in assisting injured or troubled residents. Mayor Rudy Boonstra and the members of the town- ship committee joined Chief Fox and the friends and relatives of the two retired officers in applauding their service. October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Midland Park Public input sought on Highlands feasibility study The Midland Park Board of Education will discuss at its Nov. 5 meeting whether to commission an impact study on sending Midland Park High School students to Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale on a tuition basis. Comprised of high school students from Allendale and Upper Saddle River, Highlands receives tuition stu- dents from Ho-Ho-Kus and Saddle River. President William Sullivan last week said the feasibility study would cost an estimated $25,000. It would deal only with Northern Highlands, and would include enrollment, comparison of educational programs, the ability to house the students, the impact on staff and the facilities, transpor- tation costs and the effect on the taxpayers, Sullivan said. The board president asked that residents contact him via email to “provide input on the study and whether they want to proceed with it.” His address is wsullivan@mpsnj.org. Earlier this month Sullivan reported that Northern High- lands Superintendent of Schools John Keenan had told him his district may be able to accommodate Midland Park’s high school students in a send/receive arrangement. Mid- HSPA scores show improvement The results from Midland Park High School’s most recent High School Proficient Assessment (HSPA) test were presented at a recent board of education meeting. “The results demonstrate that our high school is moving up in statewide rankings, producing strong students who are prepared and ready to excel and meet the demands of col- lege and beyond,” said MPHS Principal Nicholas Capuano. HSPA measures 11 th grade students’ knowledge and skills in the Core Curriculum Content Standards and contains two test sections: Language Arts Literacy and Math. The test results indicate the following: • 59.4 percent of 11 th graders are advanced proficient in language art literacy (LAL). This represents an increase of 32.6 above last year. When compared to those in the District Factor Group (DFG), MPHS students score even higher. The average advanced proficient in LAL in the factor group is 33.7 percent – Midland Park’s is 59.4 per- cent. That means Midland Park students are significantly outperforming others in the factor group. New state guide- lines, however, no longer make comparisons within the DFG but rather to academic peers, which is based on the number of students receiving special education or free lunch, among other factors. • 39.1 percent of MPHS 11 th graders are advanced pro- ficient in math. That is up from 30.9 percent the previous year, showing an increase of 8.2 percent. • Above national average AP scores - 82.5 percent of AP students achieve 3 or better on AP course tests. The national average is 60.8 percent. “Many times we forget the high quality of education at MPHS. These test scores, while only one factor in the educational experience, help us gauge our approach and make adjustments when necessary to meet the needs of all students,” Capuano said. “They also demonstrate that MPHS is competitive and providing opportunities for high academic success to its students,” he added. Capuano also pointed out that MPHS is listed among the top 25 percent of high schools in New Jersey in New Jersey Monthly magazine. MPHS ranks 68 in the state (up from 118 in 2010) and number 18 of Bergen County’s public high schools. “As we continue to set the bar higher and higher for ourselves and our students, I want to thank our dedicated families and faculty who contribute so much to our schools. Together, we are truly achieving great things and have every reason to be proud,” Capuano said. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marie Cirasella said the district’s gains are attributable to several district initiatives, including a new accountability system, aligning the cur- riculum to new standards and in general, familiarizing the students with the new ways of proving their knowledge. She said the district analyzes the weaknesses demonstrated by the scores and then focuses instruction on those areas. land Park has 335 students in grades 9-12 this school year. Northern Highland has 1,351 students. Interest in the feasibility study was sparked by parents who believe the sending option must be fully researched and discussed before any building referendum can be pur- sued. Last December, district voters defeated a $15.27 mil- lion referendum to upgrade facilities and athletic fields. The board of education has applied for state funds to complete some of the projects that were part of that vote, but any state aid received will likely have to be matched with funds raised through another referendum. Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 23, 2013 FLOW Area Violence & vandalism report shows improvement by Frank J. McMahon Ernest Palestis, interim superintendent of the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District, recently pre- sented the semi-annual report on violence and vandalism to the district’s board of education. The educator emphasized the improvement the district has made over the years. “We take violence and vandalism seriously, and all the data indicates that our efforts are working -- and working very well,” Palestis said. Palestis told the board that the state requires a violence and vandalism report every six months, and the latest report shows the school district has improved since the 2008-09 school year. During the two periods of the 2012-13 school year, there were 10 incidents of violence or fights; two incidents Lesson on safety Students from First Step Preschool recently got a lesson about fire safety from Franklin Lakes Fire Department. of vandalism, including theft; zero incidents of weapons offenses, such as with a knife or chain; and four incidents of substance abuse offenses, such as possession or distribu- tion. In the 2008-09 school year, there were 30 incidents of violence, six incidents of vandalism, one weapons offense, and 20 substance abuse offenses. Palestis also pointed out that the number of incidents of harassment, intimidation, or bullying has decreased since that record keeping began in the 2011-12 school year, when there were 50 incidents, eight of which were considered incidents of harassment, intimidation, or bullying. In the two periods of the 2012-13 school year, there were four incidents, all of which were incidents of harassment, intim- idation, or bullying. In addition, Palestis advised that the number of in-school and out-of-school suspensions as a result of the acts of vio- lence, vandalism, and substance abuse had decreased with 40 in-school suspensions and 49 out-of-school suspensions in the 2010-11 school year and 17 in-school and 30 out-of- school suspensions in the 2012-13 school year. “The comparison to several years ago shows signifi- cant progress, Palestis said. “This report speaks well to the cooperation we have in the district between our parents, teachers, staff, students, and police, and it shows a strong effort to educate our students so they will always be safe and secure. It really speaks well of the district when you put all the data together. We have something to be proud of.” The school board also approved a resolution recogniz- ing the week of Oct. 21 to 25 as School Violence Awareness Week. Palestis said each school building is holding meet- ings and classes on the subject during the week and recog- nizing the need for awareness in their own ways. October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Wyckoff Hawthorne informs township of Vista hearing by John Koster The Hawthorne Board of Adjustment has informed Wyckoff residents that it planned to host a public hear- ing on the Christian Health Care Center’s Vista project as approved by the Wyckoff Board of Adjustment in March. The meeting was scheduled for Monday, Oct. 21. CHCC is seeking a use variance, a variance for height limitation, and a variance to permit off-street parking stalls. If approved and constructed, Vista would include 199 senior living units with 51 units in Hawthorne and 148 in Wyckoff. The total acreage of the CHCC site off Sicomac Avenue in Wyckoff is 79 acres, with 63 acres in Wyckoff and 16 acres in Hawthorne. Wyckoff approved the Vista plan after extended hear- ings that led to some revisions in the plan and a reduction of the size of the project. None of the legal requirements established by the Wyckoff Board of Adjustment may be changed at the Hawthorne hearing. The Wyckoff board’s unanimous March 4 approval included 55 stipulations. One of the key stipulations is that the existing driveway to and from the CHCC and its adjunct Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat will continue to provide access to both operations, and that all deliveries to the CHCC will be made from Sicomac Avenue. Signals will be provided at the entrance on Mountain Avenue and will state “No CHCC deliveries.” The existing access to Merrywood Drive will continue to be used as an emergency access only, and will remain closed and gated to through traffic. Traffic concerns were at the height of the list of neigh- borhood objections to the Vista proposal, which kept hear- ings going for more than a year and led to the planning board’s request for a reduction in the scale of the project and to agreements about the entrance. The application drew opposition from neighbors, who expressed concerns about traffic and drainage. Their input led CHCC to scale down the size of the project by about 25 percent. CHCC suggested that having adults who shop locally and pay taxes through their leases but do not send children to the school system would represent a financial benefit to Wyckoff. The unanimous vote to approve the plan came at the March 4 board meeting after the CHCC met the conditions for reduced size and minimal impact. Some of the key con- ditions included: The applicant agreed to deed restrict the property to pre- vent use of the project for any purpose other than congre- gate care use and to prevent the rental or use of the CHCC property for future uses of the property for a cell tower, satellite, and/or water tower. The minimum resident’s age is 62. All residential cooking appliances will be electric. A condition of the contract for each unit must be that resident is able to self-evacuate from the building. If they are not able to self-evacuate, the CHCC has the ability to have the resident moved to the next stage of care. There will be no increase in storm water runoff to adja- cent properties. Proper drainage measures must be maintained during construction. Proper soil erosion control measures must be maintained during construction. (continued on page 8) Two leash ordinances introduced The Wyckoff Township Committee has introduced two leash ordinances for dogs after a Doberman pinscher running at large attacked a golden retriever in the Russell Farms Community Park. Local sources said the retriever was seriously hurt, but is expected to survive the attack by the Doberman, although the retriever had to go to the animal hospital for treatment. The Wyckoff Township Committee took steps to for- malize the policy that dogs in parks and dogs not on their owners’ properties have to be leased at all times with two ordinances introduced at the Oct. 15 meeting. The ordinance concerning the leashing of dogs and the ordinance concerning dogs in parks and playgrounds were amended last week and had their introduction by unani- mous votes with no public comment. The first ordinance requires that dogs be restrained by a leash not more than 10 feet along any place off their owners’ premises. The second ordinance is more comprehensive. That pro- posal states, in part: “Dogs which are properly and legally licensed and reg- istered may be walked by a person competent to properly manage and control the actions of said dog, only if such a dog is securely confined and controlled by an adequate leash not more than 10 feet long, at the following loca- tions: “The portion of Wyckoff Community Park...which is contained between Wyckoff Avenue and the edge of the parking lot which abuts the recreational fields. Such per- mitted areas shall be inclusive of the parking lot. There (continued on page 9) Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 23, 2013 Franklin Lakes Residential mix planned for golf course property by Frank J. McMahon 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, totaling 275 dwellings, have been tentatively planned for construction on the 131-acre High Mountain Golf Course property in Franklin Lakes. Mayor Frank Bivona announced the tentative agree- ment with the developer, Toll Brothers, Inc., at last week’s borough council meeting. Bivona advised that the plan 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 Moun- tain Club, Inc., which includes about 75 shareholders, some of whom are members of the McBride family, are the current owners. The lease of the property for use as a golf course does not expire until the end of the 2014 golf season. Bivona said the council will consider a draft ordinance to rezone the property to conform to the tentative plan at the Nov. 7 work session. He said the ordinance would then be referred to the borough’s planning board for its review and recommendations before coming back to the govern- ing body for a public hearing and consideration for adop- tion. If the ordinance is adopted, the developer would return to the planning board for site plan approval. A public hear- ing that could extend over several planning board meet- ings would be scheduled as part of the site plan review process. Bivona emphasized that all the council and planning board meetings will be open to the public. The proposed layout of the homes on the site was not released last week, but Bivona advised that the perimeter of the site is expected to contain single-family residences comparable to the existing single-family residences in the borough and in Wyckoff that are currently adjacent to the golf course property. The carriage homes would be clus- tered in the interior of the site, with the affordable housing units nearer to the borough’s nature preserve. “Everyone would love for this property to stay as a golf course. I know I would,” Bivona said, “but in reality we have two owners who want to sell it and signed an agree- ment with Toll Brothers to develop it.” He explained that the property is currently zoned for one-acre lots, which could produce about a 100 homes, but the developer wants higher density on the site and the reason the borough would agree to higher density is to avoid going to court and having a judge require even a greater density than has been tentatively agreed to at this time. Bivona pointed out that there is already an instance in the borough where eight units to the acre has been required by a court and, if that were imposed on this site, it could result in 1,000 dwelling units. “That would be devastating to Franklin Lakes,” Bivona said. “We now have about 3,500 homes and so adding another 1,000 would be pretty difficult to swallow in one chunk like that.” He said the borough’s objective is to have this devel- opment be consistent with the quality and the feeling of Franklin Lakes as a whole. He described the proposed development as a “pretty high-end complex.” Bivona pointed out that, under the tentative agree- ment, there would be one road weaving through the hous- ing complex from Ewing Avenue to Franklin Lake Road with no other entrances or exits. Franklin Lakes Borough Administrator Gregory Hart advised that all the buildings would be no more than two-and-a-half stories and 40 feet high. Bivona indicated that it will be difficult not to change the lot coverage requirement for some of the lots and he wasn’t sure of the development’s impact on the assessed value of the borough. He did point out, however, that the developer will be responsible for all of the cost of the roads, sewers, utilities, sidewalks, etc. in the housing complex. While the development is expected to bring about 120 school children to the borough, Bivona emphasized there would be no need for another school building because the enrollment in the district is expected to decline over the next few years. According to Bivona, the plan does not include the preservation of any land for the future need for a firehouse or any ball fields, although the borough may receive some money for the maintenance of the nature preserve. Vista hearing (continued from page 7) The applicant will provide for sufficient dust and air quality control measures during construction. All utilities will be installed underground. Refuse and recyclables will be stored inside the build- ing. HVAC/roof top equipment will be screened. Additional screening will be installed if required by township offi- cials. The applicant will install and maintain landscaping as approved by Wyckoff Zoning Board of Adjustment, includ- ing the irrigation of ornamental landscaped areas. The applicant will explore providing additional land- scaping and buffering along the loop road in the vicinity of the residents living on Emiline Drive when the applicant seeks approval from the Borough of Hawthorne. Perimeter lighting will have back shields on the light fixtures. Most of the other stipulations apply to necessary per- mits and compliance with Wyckoff’s building code. October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 Midland Park Three residents nominated for council vacancy Three residents are being considered to replace Councilman Michael Junta on the Midland Park governing body. Junta, a five-year council member, recently married and moved to Oakland. As required by law, the Midland Park Leash ordinances (continued from page 7) shall be no dog walking permitted on the recreational fields. “The outdoor area of the Larkin House property. “The paved and improved portion of the public right of way that serves as access and parking for the Memorial Field Complex that extends from Woodland Avenue in a westerly direction and ends at the intersec- tion of Demarest Avenue and Jeffer Court. There shall be no dog walking on the adja- cent recreational fields and/or facilities. “Russell Farms Community Park. “All individuals walking dogs at the above-permitted areas shall be required to immediately and property dispose of such dogs’ solid waste.” Township Committeeman Kevin Rooney noted that even though Russell Farms Com- munity Park at Sicomac and Russell ave- nues has not yet formally opened, bags of banned dog waste are frequently found on the property. The township committee also adopted an ordinance, previously introduced, to utilize $20,000 from the Bergen County Open Space Park Improvement Grant Pro- gram for improvements to Russell Farms Community Park. The grant will further construction of a new wood structure for the pump house, the replacement of a fence along the property line adjacent to the fire- house property, and the installation of Bel- gian block curbing along Russell Avenue to alleviate a drainage washout at the park entrance, and to provide a gazebo and park signs. J. KOSTER Republican Municipal Committee submit- ted the names of Mark Braunius, Lorraine DeLuca and Peter Jeffer to the mayor and council last week for consideration to fill the vacancy. According to Borough Clerk/Adminis- trator Addie Hanna, the council has until Nov. 14 to make its selection from among the three names and swear in its choice. If the governing body fails to appoint one of the nominees within the time prescribed herein, the municipal committee that named the three nominees shall, within the next 15 days, appoint one of the nominees as the successor to fill the vacancy, and such person shall be sworn in immediately. The winner will serve for the remainder of Junta’s term through 2014. Mayor Patrick “Bud” O’Hagan said the new council member would likely be sworn in at the council’s Nov. 7 meeting. Braunius, a lifelong resident, served on the council from 1993 to 2005. A self- employed building contractor, he has been a member of the Midland Park Planning Board for the past 20 years. DeLuca, who has chaired the borough’s Memorial Day parade for the past few years, served on the Midland Park Board of Recreation from 1998 to 2010. She is the Commissioner for the local Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops and previously served as District Commissioner of the Boy Scout District. She is the assistant director of religious education for the Church of the Nativity. Jeffer, also a lifelong resident, has been a member of the Midland Park Volunteer Fire Department for 40 years, and served many terms as fire company president. An attor- ney with offices in Midland Park, Jeffer served as the borough’s municipal judge for a number of years and currently serves as the town’s public defender. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 23, 2013 Wyckoff Wanderings Operation Take Back, Shred Day set The Township of Wyckoff will host two programs on Saturday, Oct. 26. From 9 a.m. to noon, residents who need to dispose of personal documents may bring their papers to the recycling center at 475 West Main Street, where a mobile paper shredding vehicle will be available. Only paper will be accepted. The Wyckoff Police Department will accept unwanted and expired prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at police head- quarters, 340 Franklin Avenue. The DEA will incinerate the medicine and prescrip- tion containers, protecting any personal information on the label. Concert tickets available Tickets are still available for Wyckoff Reformed Church’s Oct. 26 concert fea- turing jazz legend Bucky Pizzarelli and Ed Laub. Tickets are $25 and are available at the church office, 580 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff, between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. weekdays. Call (201) 891-1782 to make cer- tain tickets are available as seating is lim- ited. This concert is the third event in the WRC series of live jazz and blues pro- grams. Learn about the Affordable Care Act David Adler, program officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, will present “Deciphering the Affordable Care Act” at the Wyckoff Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 24. The program will begin at 7 p.m. The Affordable Care Act is now being implemented nationwide, providing oppor- tunities for improved health insurance for many Americans. Adler oversees programs at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that educate and enroll individuals in cover- age options made available by the ACA. He will provide the necessary facts for families to make wise choices. This program is cosponsored by the Wyckoff Public Library and the North Jersey Public Policy Network. Registration is required. Call (201) 891-4866, option two, or e-mail wyckref@bccls.org. The library is located at 200 Woodland Avenue. Trunk or Treat at Cedar Hill Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church will host its third annual Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. The activity will be held in the parking lot of the church located on Cedar Hill Avenue. All are welcome to participate in games and costume contests, and enjoy the cake walk and treats. For more information, call (201) 652- 4277 or visit www.cedarhillchurch.org. Midnight Ramble Band to perform The Midnight Ramble Band will appear on the Carl Pfeifer Performing Arts Stage at the Wyckoff Family YMCA on Friday, Nov. 15. The 8 p.m. concert will feature Levon Helm Studios Midnight Ramble Band and special guests. Tickets are $50 for general admission and the event will feature a beer garden. The band was created and hosted by Levon Helm at his barn/studio in Wood- stock, New York. The band includes Larry Campbell, Byron Isaacs, Jim Weider, Brian Mitchell, Justin Guip, Amy Helm, Teresa Enjoyable expedition A Mahwah Daisy Troop from George Washington School earned badges after learning about soil and flower colors and decorating pumpkins during a visit to Stone House Nursery in Wyckoff. Williams, and a three piece horn section. To purchase tickets, visit www.wyckof- fymca.org. Seniors group announces events The Wyckoff Seniors group meets on Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. at the Larkin House, 380 Godwin Avenue in Wyckoff. Several events are planned for the coming months. The seniors will celebrate Halloween with a party on Oct. 29. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume. On Nov. 13, the seniors will visit Mount Airy Casino in Pennsylvania. The cost is $30 for Wyckoff senior residents who are not members. The trip will include a buffet lunch, a show entitled “The Rat Pack,” and $25 of slot play. The group will host a Thanksgiving cel- ebration on Nov. 19. Seniors who are not members of the club but would like to attend upcoming social events may call Gloria at (201) 891-5672. For club and membership information, call Lorraine at (201) 891-2344. October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Area Group urges pledges to save landmark cinema Several members of the community have banded together to form the Ramsey Theatre Group, an organiza- tion dedicated to converting the Ramsey Cinema on Main Street to a digital format. At the end of this year, the motion picture industry will halt production of 35 mm films and convert to a digital format. Most large movie theaters have already made the necessary changes to accommodate digital pictures. In Ramsey, however, the conversion is a costly proposition. Dave and Laura Rose and Karen Emmert, who are the driving forces behind the Ramsey Theatre Group, are now working to raise the $125,000 needed to update the cinema. The cinema closed on Aug. 20, after 80 years. But the Ramsey Theatre Group is hopeful that this local landmark will be able to reopen one day. A brochure supplied by the group explains the vari- ous contribution levels and the rewards associated with each gift. For example, those who pledge $10 or more will receive a voucher for a movie ticket to see a digital movie. Vouchers that cannot be used by the donors will be given to the Hearts & Crafts Grief Counseling Center in Ramsey. (continued on page 17) The landmark cinema on Main Street now features a special request on its marquee. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 23, 2013 Villadom Socials McGuire engaged Mr. Robert McGuire of Cedar Grove and Ms. Betsy McGuire of Wyckoff have announced the engagement of their daughter, Nicole McGuire, to Joseph Chinnici of Mahwah. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Cornell University and is working as a graphic designer for a packaging company in Hawthorne. Her fiancé, a veteran of the United States Army, is vice president of TD Bank in Allendale. He is a member of the Allendale-Saddle River Rotary and is a past president of the club. A May wedding is planned. Young to marry Kamp betrothed Russ and Laurie Kamp of Midland Park have announced the engagement of their daughter, Kristen, to Pierce Pahlow, son of Brian and Diane Pahlow of Pilesgrove. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Loyola University Maryland and received her master’s in school psychol- ogy from Columbia University. Her fiancé, also a graduate of Loyola, is employed by Morgan Stanley in New York. An August 2014 wedding is planned. Allens celebrate 65 years Harold and BettyJoyce Allen cele- brated their 65 th wedding anniversary on Aug. 21 at their home in Wyckoff. Join- ing them for the celebration were their daughters Gail Allen Costabile and Cher- lynn Allen Lord and Cherlynn’s husband Rick Lord, and their grandchildren Jen- nifer Costabile Escolano, Don Escolano, Jessica Lord-Vogel, Mark Vogel, and Julian Lord. Also in attendance were great-grandchildren Kailey Vogel, Lind- sey Vogel, and Gavin Escolano; and the Allens’ nephew Jack Polhemus, and his wife Gail. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Young of Wyckoff have announced the engagement of their daughter, Lauren, to Bryan Gos- tissa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gostissa of Franklin Lakes. A June 2014 wedding is planned. Lindsey Schlossman to wed Mr. and Mrs. Earl Schlossman have announced the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Schlossman of Midland Park, to Cory Perez, son of Betty Perez of Suffern, New York and Gary Perez of Largo, Florida. The bride-to-be is a 2003 gradu- ate of Midland Park High School, and is currently employed as an account- ing manager for an IT company in Mahwah. Her fiancé, a 2002 graduate from Suffern High School, received his bachelor’s from Ramapo College, and is currently employed by Performance Food Group as a territory manager in Manhattan. The couple resides in Waldwick. A June 2014 wedding is planned. Sara Lin Viggiano sets date Richard and Linda Viggiano of Wyckoff, for- merly of Ridgewood, have announced the engage- ment of their daughter, Sara Lin Viggiano, to James Thomas Gildea, son of Eugene and Joan Gildea of Darien, Connecticut. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Ridgewood High School and a 2007 graduate of Vanderbilt University, where she earned bache- lor’s degrees in special and elementary education. She received her master’s degree in 2012 as a read- ing specialist from Teachers College at Columbia University. She is currently working as a teacher at The Trinity School in Manhattan. Her fiancé is a 2002 graduate of Darien High School in Darien, Connecticut. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2006 with a major in eco- nomics and a minor in Spanish. He is presently pursuing a master’s degree in public health from The Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University and will graduate in December 2013. Currently, he is working as a logistics manager at New York University Hospital in Manhattan. A June 2014 wedding in Ridgewood is planned. October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Park Windmill Parent program announced On Monday, Oct. 28, Dr. Paula Rodriguez-Rust, soci- ologist and diversity educator, will present a program about harassment, intimidation, and bullying to parents and community members. The program will be held from 8 to 9:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall at Midland Park High School, 250 Prospect Street. This guest speaker will review the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Law and present the results of the 2013 school climate survey distributed to students in grades two through 12. MPCE hosts excursions The Midland Park Continuing Education Program is offering a variety of exciting day and overnight trips. Pro- grams and trips are open to adults from Midland Park and the surrounding communities. Some of the offerings include trips to: the Sands Casino, Oct. 27; Apple Festival, Nov. 2; Bethlehem – The Christmas City, Dec. 7; Yuletide Happenings in Mor- ristown, Dec. 11; Radio City Christmas Show, Dec. 12; Pittsburgh Express, April 30 through May 2; Cape May, May 20 through 22; Nashville Show Trip, June 8 through 14; Ottawa & The Thousand Islands, Aug. 15 through 19; Biltmore Estate & Ashville, North Carolina, Sept. 21 through 26; and France – Paris, Loire Valley & Normandy, Oct. 10 through 19. For the complete brochure, call (201) 444-2030 or visit www.mpsnj.org. Operation Take Back announced On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Midland Park Police Depart- ment, along with many other police departments through- out New Jersey, will participate in Operation Take Back. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Midland Park residents are invited to bring their unwanted medications to the police depart- ment and have them disposed of in a responsible and eco- logically safe manner. Sponsored by the U.S. States Department of Justice (Drug Enforcement Agency), the Bergen County Pros- ecutor’s Office, and local law enforcement agencies, the program offers the proper disposal of expired and unused medications prescribed by physicians. The department will also accept over-the-counter medications. Please note: The department will not accept syringes and other sharp instruments. Midland Park Police Headquarters is located at 280 Godwin Avenue. Church celebrates Steen’s anniversary, hosts Vendor Sale Midland Park Christian Reformed Church, located at 183 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park, will host a special celebration service on Sunday, Oct. 24 in celebration of organist Candy Steen’s 40th year in music at the church. The service will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the community is invited. The Booster Club at MPCRC will hold its Vendor Sale on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church. For more information, call the church office at (201) 445-4260. Nativity hosts Fall Night Out Church of the Nativity in Midland Park will sponsor a Fall Night Out for adults on Saturday, Oct. 26. The event will be held in Kennedy Hall at the church located at 315 Prospect Street, and will feature an art and basket auction, hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and beverages. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and an art preview. The auction and dessert will follow at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. For more information or to pur- chase tickets, call (201) 444-6362. Halloween Parade scheduled The Midland Park Recreation Department and the Midland Park Fire Department will again sponsor the annual Halloween Parade set for Sunday, Oct. 27 from 3 to 5 p.m. This event will be held at the DePhillips Center at 50 Dairy Street and at Johnny VanderMeer Field. Those in preschool through grade six may participate. Decorating contest announced Midland Park Recreation will sponsor the borough’s first Town-wide Halloween House Decorating Contest. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: best theme, VFW hosts annual Veterans Day dinner Midland Park-Wyckoff VFW Post 7086 will host its 16th Annual Veterans Day Dinner on Friday, Nov. 8. The dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Casa DiCa- labria, 78 Barbour Street in Haledon. The cost is $25 per person and the community is invited. To purchase tickets, contact Commander Bruce Strengberg at (201) 447-4382. originality, and judges’ favorite. Displays may not cover or interfere with any fire safety equipment or walkways. Everything must be PG- 13. Homeowners must register by Oct. 23. All entries will be judged between Oct. 27 and 29. For information, visit mpnj.com or contact mprec@optonline.net. Classes of 1978 and 1974 set joint reunion The Midland Park High School Class of 1978 and the Ho-Ho-Kus Class of 1974 will hold a combination 35 th and 39 th reunion on Friday, Oct. 25. The event will be held at the Brownstone House in West Paterson. For more information, contact Sondra Gnehm Lougee at sondra.lougee@gmail.com, Sandy Richardella Wright at sandy.richardella@gmail.com, or Robert Stemple at We welcome press releases from our readers. Items may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednes- day at noon the week prior to publication. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 23, 2013 Where’s our refund? Here is the question all of America should be asking about the federal shutdown: Are our refund checks in the mail? I mean this quite seriously. When we recently switched insurance coverage at home -- the Obamacare program had nothing to do with it -- the company that was covering us before the switch sent us a refund check for the small amount of money that was not consumed when the policy changed hands. When we lost telephone power and electrical power during the line collapses of 2012 and 2011, we did not have to pay that portion of the bill. Why should federal taxpayers be billed for time when the government is not working for us? Theoretically, it is tough not be able to go to the National Parks any time you want to, but since a lot of people have been downsized at work, those who were not pensioned off are probably working two jobs or so circumscribed in their spending capacity that they do not have time anyway. I heard a far worse story. When five service personnel were killed in Afghanistan, the federal government came through with their contracted G.I. insurance polices, but flopped on the travel funds to allow their relatives to fly to the port of entry to pick up the caskets and bring the bodies home for burial. A private philanthropy for service person- nel reportedly put up the money so the grieving relatives got to take their kids home, and in some cases go on eating until the insurance policies come through. This could open up the floor to a wider question: Why were the service personnel still there? They were still there because they had a binding contract with the government and, in all likelihood, because they felt responsible to their buddies and their units. Did the government that subsidized their presence feel any responsibility for the fact that they lost their lives in a war most Americans no longer support? Did it feel any need to explain why they had to be where they were killed? The flop of the first couple of threatened federal shut- downs may have convinced the mountebank politicians they had better do a real one or face ridicule as they did when the previously threatened shutdowns never happened. Now that we’ve got the shutdown, what changes have you, personally, noted in your lifestyle? Social Security continues to flow to the people who spent their lives earning it, the banks con- tinue to cash checks, the food stores and the gas stations are still open, and the hospitals and clinics continue to accept patients. This is not anything even close to the end of the world. Once upon a time, there was almost no federal govern- ment. Most of the people who served in Congress were rich self-supporters with small staffs, the tiny U.S. Army manned forts in the harbors and on our borders with the still-sov- ereign Indian tribes, and the whole thing was so relatively inexpensive that the federal government paid its own bills with a tax on imported goods and a tax on distilled liquor -- and often enjoyed an annual surplus. Both of the taxes made a certain amount of sense in what was called “the era of good feeling.” The British, miffed at having lost their bid to subdue unruly colonists in the Amer- ican Revolution, were seen as using their established factory system to produce manufactured goods in England that could be sold far cheaper than those made in America. The young United States had a constant factory labor shortage because land was so cheap that most healthy men preferred to be independent farmers than to work in noisy, dank factories producing the same items day after day. English laborers lived in an island nation where farm land was expensive and wages made saving all but impossible. They had no choice but to work for whatever the traffic would bear. They could produce goods to flood the Amer- ican market and to make American industry unprofitable. The American answer was the tariff, a tax on imports of manufactured goods. The American tariff was made high enough so English goods could not be “dumped” in the United States without the English manufacturers under- cutting their own profits, protecting the growth of Ameri- can manufacturing. Revenue cutters, armed federal ships, prowled the Atlantic coast looking for smugglers who tried to evade the duties on British goods. The tariff became an increasingly serious problem for Americans, however, when New England and New York became largely indus- trial and the South became largely agricultural. The South wanted a low tariff and the North wanted a high tariff. This debate dominated politics until a renewal of religious faith increasingly made slavery unpopular with people who did not own slaves, and even some who did. The excise tax, the tax on whiskey, was the other pri- mary source of federal income. Benjamin Rush, the great- est physician in the early United States, believed excessive consumption of distilled liquor led to major national health problems. Daniel Webster, the famous orator, is believed to have died when a fall from his horse was complicated by cirrhosis of the liver. He was not the only statesman who had a drinking problem. Rush and other health advocates supported a reduction in drinking during the early years of the Republic, and this fell in line with the excise tax on alcoholic beverages. Rather than tell people how much they could drink, it made more sense to tax them when they tippled. The system of raising money by taxing luxuries and minor vices continued to subsidize the entire federal gov- ernment until the Civil War, which required a massive army and expanded navy of ironclad ships, a short-lived income tax, and a short-lived military draft by both the South and the North. But the United States avoided a full-time federal income tax until 1913, when members of Congress com- promised on a taxation scheme. Individuals and corpora- tions were each taxed one percent, with an exemption for single taxpayers who earned less than $3,000, which was about the wage needed for a life that was comfortable, but not luxurious. A graduated surtax was levied on incomes of over $20,000, which meant only about two percent of U.S. wage-earners paid federal income taxes. Most of the federal budget came from taxes on consumption and from tariffs on foreign-made goods. What changed all that, of course, was the Great Depres- sion preceded by World War I and followed by World War II, which was followed by the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and the wars in Iraq and in Afghani- stan. Not even the additional excise taxes on the lethal vice of cigarette smoking could cover the expense of all those wars, plus that of a federal government that invented often useful federal jobs in response to a labor glut and then took up the idea that we should serve as the world’s policeman and send every kid to college whether or not he or she wanted to be there. The effects on the present tax structure can be seen as looting or diminishing savings by those who are still gain- fully employed, while encouraging politicians to build enormous paid staffs that do not produce manufactured or agricultural goods. How much government can we all afford? Probably a lot less than what we have right now. Maybe the real answer is to tell the federal politicians of both parties to start coming through with our refund checks until they can pay to have the casualties of our protracted wars buried with the dignity and decorum they deserve. Maybe we should turn John F. Kennedy’s idealistic maxim on its head and ask not what we can do for the government, but what the government can do for us. Right now, it isn’t worth the taxation. Letters to the Editor Support for Schwartz Dear Editor: Please join me in supporting Kathie Schwartz for the Franklin Lakes Board of Education. Schwartz’s experi- ence is needed now more than ever. As a mother of young children, a proud Franklin Lakes resident, and an educa- tor, I have watched in dismay the decisions made by the board this past year. What is most disconcerting to me is the lack of facts supporting some of these decisions. I feel these decisions have hurt our district’s reputation. We need Kathie Schwartz to put us back on track. Her proven track record of respect and thoughtfulness is not only substantive, it is admirable. Most importantly, Schwartz understands the role and responsibility of a board member. In addition, she is mindful of all stake- holders. The decisions the board will make in the coming year will have a lasting effect on our children and our town’s ability to attract young families. With Kathie Schwartz, there will be no surprises and no grandstanding. Her record of community service has been consistently respectful, open-minded, and in the best interests of all parties. I want people like Kathie Schwartz representing our town. I thank her for stepping up and being willing to help our district through this time of transition. I am confident that Kathie Schwartz will be an asset to the Franklin Lakes Board of Education. Andrea Anzaldo Franklin Lakes Christopoul & Schwartz offer stability and experience Dear Editor: No one needs to remind the parents of school-age chil- dren in Franklin Lakes how truly difficult this past year has been. As we all saw, when things get that contentious, it is difficult not to get swept away in the conflict and in the ideas of winning and exerting control. The end result was a painful year of instability and a costly diminution of our collective credibility, all to the detriment of our schools and all a disservice to our children. It is time to stop drawing lines in the sand, or the sand- box, as it were. It is time to end the personal attacks. It is time to end the puerile and divisive anonymous e-mails. It is time for adults to start acting like adults. We as a town, and the BOE as an institution, cannot withstand another year of conflict and upheaval. Now, more than ever, the prudent course for our schools to follow is the path of sta- bility and experience. It is for those reasons that I support Christine Christopoul and Kathie Schwartz for election to the board of education. Christine and Kathie have served on the board with dis- tinction for three and four years, respectively. Both have been diligent and conscientious public servants, serving with dignity and passion, motivated only by what is best for our school system and our children. These women bring a wealth of experience and rational, right-thinking judgment to the board that is sorely in need of stability and measured consideration. I strongly believe that Christine and Kathie have been, and will continue to be, assets to our educa- tional system and responsible advocates for the best inter- ests of our children. I urge you to join me in support of their re-election to the board. David Catuogno Franklin Lakes Elections must remain civil Dear Editor: Over the summer, I had the pleasure of sitting around a table with Mayor Bivona and the candidates running for the Franklin Lakes Board of Education this November. Chris- tine Christopoul, who organized the meeting, invited all to sit together to collaborate on ground rules for campaigning in an attempt to avoid the destructive tone of last year’s election. Bravo! I raised, as my main concern, the past use of anony- mous e-mails filled with personal attacks and slanderous remarks, inciting destructive divisions in our community. We agreed as a group that any campaign materials distrib- uted by candidates and their supporters should have the author’s name attached. Yesterday, I received the first (and I pray last) ugly anon- ymous e-blast of our campaign season. Candidate Kathie Schwartz bore the brunt of it this time. Who is next? These ridiculous anonymous e-mails have got to stop! I ask the candidates to stand up and make their own statements discouraging this type of hateful behavior. If (continued on page 15) October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Letters to the Editor (continued from page 14) you know who sent it, please let that person know this is not the type of support you want. As candidates, please set an example of transparency and urge all to stand openly behind their words. Let your supporters know that anonymity, slander, and fear mongering are unacceptable. A formal statement condemning this sort of behavior should also be made by our current board of education. As leaders of our community, we need you to speak up and let everyone know that these negative tactics are unacceptable and unwelcome. Let’s stay positive. Run on your merits and set an example our town can be proud of! Susan Miller Franklin Lakes Urges support for public question Dear Editor: Many veterans’ organizations in New Jersey, like your local American Legion post, are living from fundraiser to fund- raiser, with little extra cash put away for a rainy day, so if a fire or hurricane destroys a local post’s building, reconstruction could be insurmountable. With many of these structures 50 to 60 years old, even paying for upkeep can be a challenge, as simply replacing an air conditioning unit can cost $10,000. The challenges of insuf- ficient funds could cause some of these organizations to fold, taking away from the community a vital partner, supporter, and community center. To aid these organizations, voters will be asked to approve a constitutional a mendment on Nov. 5 which would allow veterans’ organizations to use the net pro- ceeds from games of chance to give them greater financial flexibility to pay their bills. The legislation enabling the change, S-87, requires the approval of a constitu- tional amendment, proposed in SCR-11, to become effective. Approval of the a mend- ment would not cause any increase in taxes. “If a veterans’ association has to shut its doors because they can no longer pay their electric bill or afford the basic costs of their facilities, they won’t be able to continue to provide the valuable services that their community has come to depend upon,” said State Senator Dawn Marie Addiego (Dis- trict 8), who sponsored the legislation with Kip Bateman (District 16). Some of those services include spon- soring Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops; sending local students to Boys State and Girls State; enhancing education in the schools with a patriotic coloring contest, safety essay contest, and an oratorical contest on the Constitution, scholarships, and school awards at graduation; sup- porting Hiring Our Heroes job fairs and events at veterans homes; and aiding local veterans or our troops. “This is a vital piece of legislation for the viability of many of our veterans’ posts,” said Jim Amos, state commander of the American Legion, Dept. of New Jersey. “The closure of a post would have a rip- pling negative effect throughout the com- munity with the loss of programs, services, and events provided by the American Legion that residents have come to expect. We ask the citizens of New Jersey to sup- port us by voting ‘yes’ on public question number 1.” The question that will appear on the ballot on Nov. 5 asks: “Do you approve amending the (state) constitution to allow veterans’ organizations to use money from existing games of chance to support their organization?” For God and country we continue to serve. Robert Salvini, Commander Bergen County American Legion Keep an open mind Dear Editor: The election signs are back for the Franklin Lakes K-8 Board of Education. Last year, I was elected as a trustee for a three-year term, and will continue to serve our community until my term expires in 2016. Currently, I am the chairperson of Community Relations Committee and I sit on the Operations and Policy committees. Although I was not as experienced when I joined the BOE as a new trustee, I brought new ideas and insight. I have learned a good amount in a short time. New trustees can be inquisitive, and will listen to gain an under- standing. New trustees allow for progress and growth from the status quo. Our life experiences and understanding of what it means to be a student, parent, teacher, or a taxpayer is all the experience one needs prior to beginning the responsi- bility. Our role as trustees is to work as a collaborative team, while working directly with the administration. Over the next six months, we will be searching for a new superintendent to lead our district forward. We will need to work together for the bet- terment of our children and school district. What does it take to serve on the BOE? I believe that it is a desire to serve with an open mind. This is the essential ingredient to be an effective school board trustee. Everyone on the board, past or present, had to start somewhere. Just as valuable as experience, the dedication to learn and the willingness to constantly seek improvement is what will generate results, as none of us is able to perform alone. Please note that school board elections are non-partisan. Candidate placement is random, and not based on any political affiliation. I encourage all of you to have an open mind, rise above, and consider all of the candidates. Shirley O’Reilly, Trustee Franklin Lakes Board of Education Supporting Christopoul & Schwartz Dear Editor: Being awarded the privilege of serving my community on the Franklin Lakes K-8 Board of Education for 10 years has been an honor. During my tenure on the board, amazing programs, challenging curricula, new facil- ities, and the recruitment and retention of amazing administrators and teachers were the cornerstone of the wonderful education system we have in Franklin Lakes---from good to great and, as Forbes Magazine had said a few years ago, one of the leading districts in the country on value for dollars spent. Unfortunately, recent majority deci- sions by those sitting on the board for only a few months, have left the fantastic team of teachers and administrators without the seasoned, expert, solid support of leadership that a district like Franklin Lakes needs and deserves. I asked my fellow board members at the time, “What’s the plan?” Not once, now nor then, has the majority of the board that caused these problems, presented a plan. In order to right this ship, I urge you to re-elect Christine Christopoul and Kathie Schwartz on Election Day. These two indi- viduals have demonstrated their dedication and reasoned approach to quality education in Franklin Lakes. Both candidates have served with me on the board, and were instrumental and integral to the improve- ments that Franklin Lakes achieved over the years. We have no time to waste. It will take a minimum of two years before a new super- intendent can make meaningful change. It is imperative that reasonable people with- out predetermined agendas, people with experience on the board, represent our community and return our schools to the level of quality we had and deserve. Please support Christopoul and Schwartz for your board of education in November. Richard Koenigsberg, Trustee Franklin Lakes Board of Education (Note: The opinions expressed here are Mr. Koenigsberg’s and do not necessarily represent those of the board of education.) Urges votes for Christopoul & Schwartz Dear Editor: Having been in the Franklin Lakes School District for over 11 years, I have served on the Woodside PTA executive board, various district wide committees, and ultimately ran for, and was elected to, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education last year. During this time, I have had the privilege of working with many wonder- ful people, but none more dedicated, fair- minded, and hard-working than Christine Christopoul and Kathie Schwartz. They are the two people with whom I want to serve on the board of education after this year’s election. Both Christopoul and Schwartz bring many exceptional qualities to the table, one of the most important being experience. With our longest-running board member not seeking re-election, it is imperative to have board members with past knowledge of the district and board experience which is vital, since major decisions will be made in the coming year. Both Christopoul and Schwartz have these qualities and more, having served on the board for approxi- mately four years each. In addition, they both have a keen understanding of the dif- ference between ensuring a school is well run (the purpose of the board) and running a school (the responsibility of the adminis- tration). Christopoul and Schwartz have a proven record of working collaboratively with school administrators and other board mem- bers. They have helped the district manage tough economic choices while continu- ing to improve the quality of our students’ education. Perhaps most importantly, and speaking directly to their character, they have always conducted themselves in a courteous, positive, and respectful manner, whether they shared their colleagues’ opin- ions or not. In the best interests of the students, school district, and the Franklin Lakes community as a whole, I urge you to join me in voting for Christine Christopoul and Kathie Schwartz on Nov. 5. Jackie Veliky, Trustee Franklin Lakes Board of Education (Note: These opinions are Ms. Veliky’s and not those of the board of education.) Zolfo offers fresh direction Dear Editor: Franklin Lakes is fortunate to have four candidates interested in three K-8 board of education positions in the upcoming November election. I urge the community to consider Anthony “Tony” Zolfo for one of these positions. As a long-time, highly respected, senior executive at Express Scripts (Medco), Tony is a thoughtful leader with the ability to weed through minutia, identify goals, objectives, and tac- tics to address needs. His ability to priori- tize issues in the district will lead to greater efficiency and effectiveness of the board. The district is entering into an impor- tant search for a new superintendent. Tony’s ability to be objective and balanced is criti- cal in ensuring the district obtains an expe- rienced educator able make an immediate difference in Franklin Lakes Schools. Tony provides a fresh perspective and a willing- ness to work together with the current board members to achieve the common goal of excellent education for current and future students. It is time for the district to start working together to improve the curriculum and the educational environment for the children in the community. Franklin Lakes deserves a board member who can help members move beyond the controversies of the past, reunite the community, and make positive changes for the future. Please consider Anthony Zolfo for a renewed energy and fresh direction for our schools. Lorrie Savas Franklin Lakes Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • October 23, 2013 Obituaries Ernest Nicholas Capodieci Ernest Nicholas Capodieci of Waldwick died Oct. 11. He was 83. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was employed at Con Edison for 44 years. He is survived by his wife Rosa (nee Padin), and his children Robert of Mont Vernon, New Hampshire and Rina Capodieci-Quinn of Ramsey. He is also survived by three grandchildren and his sister Camille Miloslau. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh- Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Agnes Cori Agnes Cori, nee Robilotti, of Glen Rock died Oct. 12. She was 87. She was a parishioner of Saint Catharine R.C. Church in Glen Rock, where she was a member of the Association of Mature Parishioners and the Parish Pas- toral Council. She was one of the 13 founding members of the Bergen Beauties Chapter of The Red Hat Society. She was an advocate for the disabled, and a member of the United Ostomates of North Jersey. She was also a patron of the arts. She is survived by her children Susan Cori Col- anero of Denville and Jayne A. Cori of Wayne. She is also survived by two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband William A. Cori, two brothers, five sisters, and two godsons. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat- Caggiano Funeral Home in Fair Lawn. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Ophelia D. Farnsworth Ophelia D. Farnsworth, nee Vuono, of Ridgewood died Oct. 14. She was 90. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood and was an honorary member of the Rosary Altar Society and a Eucharistic min- ister. She is survived by her children Priscilla Farmsworth of Ridgewood and Craig Farnsworth of Saratoga Springs, New York, and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Alpheus Farnsworth. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Bergen County Animal Shelter, 100 United Lane, Teterboro, NJ 07608 or the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc., 2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436. Afsar S. Fatemi Afsar S. Fatemi of Ho-Ho-Kus died Oct. 14. She was 75. The daughter of Maryam Farman Farmaian Firouz and General Abbas Gholi Nouri Esfandiary, she was born in Tehran, Iran. She completed her primary and second- ary education in England and was a graduate of Parsons School of Design. She received a bachelor’s degree in arts and design from New York University. She worked at the Guggenheim Museum and was a parent educator. Her volunteer activity emphasized help for the needy. She is survived by her husband Dr. Faramarz S. Fatemi, and her daughter Roshanak F. Lyle and son-in-law Keith A. Lyle. She is also survived by two grandchildren, her son-in-law Peter Moir, and her sister Afsaneh Nouri Esfandiary Gidfar. She was predeceased by her daughter Faranak Fatemi Moir. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Project ALS, 801 Riverside Drive, Apartment 6G, NY, NY 10032. The Valley Hospital of Ridgewood or a charity of choice. Ellen Anne Rooney Slavco Hroncich Ellen Anne Rooney, nee McDonough, of Ramsey died Oct. 12. She was 87. She is survived by her children Craig, Steve, Pat, Ellen Allen, Gage, Anne, and Marc. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and her sister Mary Cricco. She was predeceased by her husband Stephen J. Rooney; her brothers Joe, John, and Harold McDonough; and her sisters Madeline Lavin and Irene Shallis. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh- Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Owen F. McKeon Lucille Rose Rosenblum of Allendale died Sept. 6. She was 94. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in New York. She was a bookkeeper. She worked for Rich- ard Brown, who taught acting at the New School. She was a past president of her B’Nai Brith Chapter in New York. She is survived by her best friend Diana Torchinsky and Diana’s children. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother Alfred. Arrangements were made by Gutter- man and Musicant Funeral Chapel in Hackensack. Slavco Hroncich of Allendale died Oct. 13. He was 93. He was born in Srakane, (Lussino, Piccolo) Italy and came to the United States in 1955. He worked as a longshore- man for the International Longshoreman’s Association in Port Newark. He is survived by his wife Palmira Hroncich and his children Robert Hroncich and Loretta Schmorane. Arrangements were made by A.K. Macagna Funeral Home in Cliffside Park. Owen F. McKeon of Waldwick died Oct. 12. He was 76. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1966. He gradu- ated from Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York in 1960 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Prior to retiring in 2002, he was a certified public accoun- tant with several companies before becoming the chief financial officer with Christopher Norman, Inc. in New York City for 10 years. He was a parishioner of Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River and a former parish- ioner of Saint Luke R.C. Church in Ho-Ho-Kus. He was a member of the Borough of Waldwick Volunteer Ambu- lance Corps. He is survived by his wife Marie (Murphy) McKeon, his children Patrick McKeon, Jane Dalton, and Alison McKeon. He is also survived by five grandchil- dren, and his siblings Thomas McKeon, Margaret Cole- man, and Thomasina Sullivan. He was predeceased by his sister Beatrice Butler. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Caggiano Funeral Home, Inc. in Fair Lawn. Burial at sea will be under the direction of the U.S. Navy. Memo- rial donations may be made to the Borough of Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 20 Whites Lane, Waldwick, NJ 07463. Angeline ‘Ann’ Pallo Angeline “Ann” Pallo of Peekskill, New York, formerly of Ridgewood, died Oct. 11. She was 91. Born in Rochester, New York to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bronte, she graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School and earned a scholar- ship to Rochester Institute of Technology. She went on to pursue a career in fashion marketing at Sibley’s flagship department store in upstate New York. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood and the Ridgewood Woman’s Club. She is survived by her hus- band Anthony, and her children Mary Ann George of Yor- ktown Heights, New York, Paul Pallo of Mahwah, and Tom Pallo of Manhattan. She is also survived by four grandchil- dren and her sister Connie Andrews. She was predeceased by her siblings Rose Farchione and Dr. Dominic Bronte. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Lucille Rose Rosenblum Norman Russo Norman Russo of Toms River, formerly of Mahwah, died Oct. 15. He was 82. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He graduated from the Bronx High School of Science and attended New York University. He started his career with Allied Chemical, New York Color, and BASF. He retired as the senior executive vice president of DaicolorPope Chemical. He is survived by his wife Clare (née Mead), and his children Shelley Granitzski, Jean Van Da Ree, Steven, and Peter. He is also survived by six grand- children. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh- Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Dorothy Studley Dorothy E. Studley, nee Shutts, of Wyckoff died Oct. 10. She was 85. Born and raised in Martindale, New York, she graduated from Cortland State College with a degree in physical education and science. She began her teaching career in Germantown, New York. She is survived by her husband Rev. Albert Studley, and her children Sandra Haan and David Studley. She is also survived by three grandchil- dren and her sister Francis Preusser. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Wyckoff Reformed Church, 580 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Katherine, L. Wiedemann Katherine, L. Wiedemann of Ridgewood died Oct. 14. She was 86. She was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd in Glen Rock since 1955, where she taught Sunday school. She is survived by her children Jean N. Bit- tman, Noreen J. Wiedemann, and James Frederick Wiede- mann, and six grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Frederick and her siblings William, Florence, and Mildred. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Franklin Lakes Scribe ‘Walking Dead’ discussion set Temple Emanuel of North Jersey will host a panel of prominent religious and community leaders to discuss the moral absolutes raised in the AMC television series, “The Walking Dead.” This free public program will be held on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the temple located at 558 High Mountain Road in Franklin Lakes. “The Walking Dead” is a popular horror drama portray- ing a post-apocalyptic world dominated by flesh-eating zombies. The story lines often spotlight moral quandaries. Graphic excerpts from program episodes will be shown on a big screen; parental discretion is urged. Panelists will include Archpriest Eric G. Tosi, secre- tary of the Orthodox Church in America and a former U.S. Army captain and tank platoon commander; Dr. Alyssa Gray, associate professor of codes and responsa at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion; Moshe Horn, Esq., a former Manhattan assistant district attorney and lecturer on criminal ethics; and Richard Altabef, Esq., Emmy Award-winning counsel to CBS News and “Sixty Minutes” and legal advisor to Univision News. Rabbi Joseph H. Prouser, Temple Emanuel’s spiritual leader, will be the moderator. Reservations are suggested. To secure a seat, call (201) 560-0200 or e-mail office@tenjfl.org. Board of education to meet The Franklin Lakes Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. The session will be held in the music room at Franklin Lakes Middle School, 755 Frank- lin Avenue in Franklin Lakes. Halloween fun at the library Franklin Lakes Public Library will celebrate Hallow- een with two programs in October. Registration is required and may be completed by calling (201) 891-2224, online at www.franklinlakeslibrary.org, or by visiting during regu- lar library hours. Prismatic Magic Halloween Spooktacular, a laser spec- tacular set to music, is set for Wednesday, Oct. 23. The 7 p.m. performance features laser animations of Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy and more. The program is open to families. Just Say BOO will be held Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. The program features some silly, chilly stories, and a spooky craft! The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Flu & Pneumonia Clinic announced The Franklin Lakes Board of Health, in conjunction with Valley Hospital, the Department of Community Health, will offering flu and pneumonia vaccines to resi- dents age 65 and over. Vaccines will be given from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednes- day, Oct. 23 at the Franklin Lakes Recreation Center on Vichiconti Way. Registration is required; call (201) 291- 6090. Flu and pneumonia vaccines are covered by traditional Medicare Part B. Recipients must present their card at the time of service. For more information, call the Franklin Lakes Board of Health at (201) 891-0048, extension 5. Merliss to appear The Friends of the Franklin Lakes Public Library will host “Sing Along with Teri Merliss” on Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 8, and 15 at 11 a.m. Children ages three and older are invited to join singer/songwriter Merliss for imaginative stories, original songs, and interactive participation. Registration may be completed by calling (201) 891- 2224, online at www.franklinlakeslibrary.org, or by visit- ing during regular library hours. The library is located at 470 DeKort Drive. Computer classes available The Franklin Lakes Public Library will offer computer classes for adults in October. Registration is under way for Franklin Lakes residents. Non-residents may attend if space allows. Classes will meet at 11 a.m. On Oct. 23, learn about the website Good Reads.com. Readers may keep lists of books, see what their friends are reading, and write book reviews. Advanced beginners are invited to learn to use Micro- soft Publisher on Oct. 25. Participants will learn how to create a poster. Basic computer skills are required. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Call (201) 891-2224 to register. Sign up for Turkey Time Get into the Thanksgiving spirit by signing up for Turkey Time at the Franklin Lakes Public Library. Regis- tration is now open. This program for children in kindergarten through grade two will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. Partici- pants will hear turkey tales and will try a special Thanks- giving-themed craft. Register by calling (201) 891-2224 or by visiting the library at 470 DeKorte Drive during regular hours. Ramsey Theatre (continued from page 11) There are 12 levels of pledges, with the top level being $10,000 or more. Only three rewards can be granted at this level. Rewards at level 12 include naming rights to a portion of the theater, on-screen recognition for one year prior to each movie, a private showing for up to 150 people with popcorn and soda included, and four tickets to the Gala Red Carpet Re-opening. “Reaching our goal of $125,000+ is very important,” the group’s brochure states. “We chose Kickstarter.com to help us fund this project because the funds are only released if our target goal is reached or exceeded. It’s an all or nothing endeavor, which is the position that the Ramsey Theatre is in right now. And we only have 35 days to raise these funds. Any funds pledged will be used for full digi- tization (video and sound) of both theatres. But this is just the beginning. Improving the theatre for the public will require additional funding. So please pledge. Together we can bring back a new Ramsey Theatre, creating the gem of Main Street for many generations to come.” This fund drive will be in progress until Nov. 4. Visit www.kickstarter.com/profile/RamseyTheatre to make a pledge. For additional information, visit kickstarter. com, call (201) 232-5454 or (201) 207-1867, or e-mail RamseyTheatre@gmail.com. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • October 23, 2013 Piracy, courage, and suspense on the high seas by Dennis Seuling “Captain Phillips” is an account of the actual attempt by four Somali pirates to gain command of a huge American mer- chant ship and hold it for ransom. As directed by Paul Greengrass (“United 93,” “The Bourne Ultimatum”), the film is a taut, minute by minute look at how the event unfolds. With his crew of 20, Phillips (Tom Hanks) takes his vessel on a route off the coast of Africa. He is aware of potential dangers from Somali pirates, but feels con- fident that the size of his ship, its speed, and its distance from the mainland will be enough to protect the unarmed vessel. When two small boats of armed pirates are spotted, Phillips succeeds in get- ting one to turn back, but the other per- sists. Phillips maneuvers his ship so the small boat is repelled by the ship’s wake in a rough sea. All seems well until the determined pirates return. This time, they successfully board and commandeer the ship. The pirates’ leader, Muse (Barkhad Abdi), is a gaunt, frightening presence with cold, piercing eyes. He makes it clear from the outset that he is now in charge. Hanks has a solid role as Phillips. An early scene shows him at home in Ver- mont as he gets ready for his voyage, packs, and drives to the airport with his wife (Catherine Keener). He is an average guy going off to work like many millions of others, yet what he is about to face will made headlines all over the world. Hanks projects his usual nice guy personality, which later blends with sheer fear as he faces down the desperate pirates. Hanks is impressive as Phillips and even resembles the actual man a bit -- though he doesn’t entirely master a New England accent. But, in the picture’s greatest surprise, it is Abdi, a native-born Somali from the Midwest, who makes the most searing impression. An untrained newcomer to acting, Abdi is totally con- vincing and completely believable as his character’s desperation and frustration mount. Unlike his fellow pirates (Barkhad Tom Hanks stars as a cargo ship captain whose vessel is commandeered by pirates in ‘Captain Phillips.’ Abdirahman, Faysal Ahmed, Mahat M. Ali), Muse is motivated more by intelli- gence than emotion. As circumstances change and his three friends are thrown into a tailspin, Muse processes, thinks, and orders his men and Phillips accordingly. While the three other Somali actors are often over the top in their performances, Abdi is absolutely on target in conveying exasperation combined with intimidation. In fact, it would not be sur- prising if a Best Supporting Actor nomi- nation were in his future. Director Greengrass captures the ten- sion, particularly when the pirates take command of the ship with their automatic weapons blazing. It is as if the viewers are standing on that bridge facing the pirates. This sense of terror is present in much of the rest of the film. This film accomplishes what so many directors strive for, but fall short of accomplishing. Greengrass masterfully coordinates performances, editing, and photography to create an exceptional cin- ematic experience. Often, this is made to look effortless, which is all the more impressive. True artists never make the process look difficult. As in “United 93,” the outcome of the film is known by those who remember the news reports, yet Greengrass manages to make the events riveting, sustaining rapt attention through- out. Rated PG-13, “Captain Phillips” is one of the best movies of the year so far. It offers solid characters, a gripping story, impressive production value, star power, and an astonishing acting debut. At 134 minutes, the movie flies by as its intensity escalates and action is propelled forward. October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • Page 19 Mature men, young competitors vie in ‘Internship’ inner pain. Collette and Allison Janney provide strong perfor- mances. Collette’s Pam frequently casts uneasy glances in Duncan’s direction and stares at nothing in particular as she silently absorbs unsettling realizations and tries to rationalize them. Janney plays Trent’s daiquiri-swigging (continued on Crossword page) by Dennis Seuling “The Internship” (20th Century-Fox) re-teams Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn from “The Wedding Crashers” in another buddy film. This one concerns Billy McMahon (Vaughn) and Nick Campbell (Wilson), salesmen for a com- pany that has just gone belly up. In their forties and jobless, they have a tough time locating another job lead until Billy discovers an online offer of an internship with Google. It is highly competitive, and they will be vying with younger, far more technically savvy applicants for a handful of jobs with the giant corporation. “The Internship” has fun with the two mature men trying to blend in with much younger folks, working out of the box to accomplish tasks and convincing their team mem- bers to work together in pursuit of the big prize. There are many setbacks, including a wild outing, an obnoxious and aggressive opponent (Max Minghella), and some unusual tasks that fuel the comedy, but the film has a gentle charm as the older pals become mentors of a sort to their younger team members, each of whom -- though brilliant -- suffers from social or emotional issues. Comedy needs to run a careful balance to keep the characters sympathetic and relatable while placing them in situations that lend themselves to comically awkward opportunities. In “The Internship,” the humor derives from placing two 40-somethings of average intelligence among a group of America’s youngest and brightest and contriving to let them level the playing field. The unrated two-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack con- tains deleted scenes, audio commentary with director Shawn Levy, and the featurette “Any Given Monday.” “The Way, Way Back” (Fox Searchlight) finds with- drawn 14-year-old Duncan (Liam James) accompanying his recently divorced mother, Pam (Toni Collette), and her boy- friend Trent (Steve Carell), on a vacation to Trent’s beach Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn in ‘The Internship.’ house. Trent and Duncan don’t get along, so the boy sets out on his own to explore. He discovers a water park and one of its employees, Owen (Sam Rockwell), who regards his job and life with all the seriousness of an adolescent. The movie is filled with colorful characters, humor, and pathos, all blended in a perfect recipe. Coming-of-age movies are abundant, but rarely take that time of life seri- ously. It is easier to make the characters sex-crazed, out-of- control caricatures and go for easy laughs than to explore what makes an adolescent tick. In “The Way, Way Back,” viewers believe these people and never doubt they could exist beyond the movie screen. Rockwell, who has been so good in so many films play- ing character parts, has his best movie role in some time. Owen is funny, forthright, and irresponsible in many ways. However, he also has heart and connects with Duncan’s Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & III • October 23, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) sister, an independent woman who speaks her mind, is inca- pable of artifice, and enjoys a good time. Janney has made a trademark of rapid dialogue peppered with zingers, and this script gives her plenty of material. “The Way, Way Back” is modest in its trappings, but delivers a solid story with uni- formly fine performances and thoughtful direction. Blu-ray extras include deleted scenes, a “Tour of the Water Park” featurette, a profile of the writer/directors, and a making-of mini-documentary. “The Conjuring” (Warner Home Video) is based on a true story, a case investigated by parapsychologists Ed and Lor- raine Warren (played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga), who have made a career of examining and finding reasons for apparently unexplainable occurrences. They have also partici- pated in exorcisms. Carolyn and Roger Perron (Lili Taylor, Ron Livingston) have just moved into a new house with their five daughters. Initially thrilled with their large home, they gradually discover that all is not right with it. Creepy noises abound, a series of bruises appear on Carolyn with no apparent cause, one of the daughters has conversations with a new and unseen “friend,” and birds dive kamikaze-style into the windows and walls. Concerned for the safety of their family, the Perrons seek the Warrens. Director James Wan knows how to build suspense and take his time developing tension as he keeps viewers guess- ing. Is the house possessed, or are natural forces targeting this family? Farmiga, who is excellent as the complex mother on TV’s “Bates Motel,” turns in the kind of nuanced performance seldom seen in horror movies. Her Lorraine is intelligent, devout, and dedicated to helping others. Her clairvoyant abil- ity makes her a valuable colleague for Ed, but the work has taken its toll in the past and the current case promises to be one of the most dangerous of their careers. Bonuses on the two-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include background on the case that inspired the film, a look at the work of the real Lorraine and Ed Warren, and a featurette about the techniques used by directors time and time again to scare audiences. “The Beast with Five Fingers” (Warner Archive) was made in 1946, a time when Universal’s creature stars -- Dracula, the Frankenstein monster, the Wolf Man, and the Mummy -- were appearing in endless sequels, cornering the horror market. Occasionally, however, another studio entered the realm of the weird and horrific. This entry, from Warner Bros., is set in a small town in Italy. Hilary Cummins (Peter Lorre) is the devoted secretary to wheelchair-bound piano virtuoso Francis Ingram (Victor Francen). After Ingram dies and Hilary dis- covers he has been left out of Ingram’s will, his resentment turns to macabre terror when the severed hand from Ingram’s corpse begins killing everyone in the villa. Though somewhat talky, the film is stylishly directed by Robert Florey, and Lorre easily steals the picture with his bulging eyes, quivering anger, and simmering menace. Scenes of a disembodied hand crawl- ing about add creepy atmosphere to this dark melodrama. The DVD release has no extras. “The JFK Collection” (Lionsgate) is a three-disc DVD set coming a month before the 50 th anniversary of John F. Kenne- dy’s assassination. The set is a collection of eight documenta- ries exploring one of America’s most legendary families. The films focus on a reckless, rich kid who lived on the edge and became a World War II hero and a president who challenged the nation to become involved in active service to the country and to one’s fellow man. Background is provided on the gen- erations who came before him -- those who arrived in Boston from Ireland in the mid-19 th century, determined to achieve the American Dream. A separate documentary covers the life and career of JFK’s father, Joseph P. Kennedy, who realized great success in both business and politics and, for a time, was a Hollywood financier. Also profiled extensively in this release are Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Robert F. Kennedy, John F. Kennedy Jr., and Ted Kennedy. The last documentary, “JFK: Three Shots That Changed America,” deals with the assassi- nation and its aftermath on a shocked, grieving nation. October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & III • Page 21 �������������������������� 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. Call Tamar Joffe, Manager at 201-891-6900 WEICHERT, REALTORS Hairdresser - Busy shop, Allendale area. Some fol- lowing pref. 201-747-1496 Hair Stylist - Are you looking for a change? We are a friendly, professional busy salon & we have a station available for you! Preferable with a follow- ing. 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SAME DAY SERVICE 201-447-5887 continued on next page Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & III • October 23, 2013 CLASSIFIED RELIGIOUS Prayer to St. Jude cont. from preceding page RELIGIOUS Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- dor of heaven, Mother of the Son of God. Immacu- late Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecu- tive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. JMK RELIGIOUS Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glori- fied today & every day.” Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be promised. Thank you for answering my prayer. bs (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. 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The builder had cut corners, using the wrong kind of fasten- ers to secure the deck to the house. Yet, the municipal building official had approved the work. “In some cases, a building inspector is not going to crawl underneath the deck looking at the hardware. A good home inspector will,” said Salomon, past presi- dent of the American Society of Home Inspectors. Because it uncovers aspects of the home that are unsafe or not in working condi- tion, an inspection is a must when buying a home, said J.J. Montanaro, a certified financial planner with USAA. “You want surprises that come with homeownership to be happy surprises, not bad ones,” Montanaro noted. “A thorough home inspection by a certified professional can help ensure that’s the case.” Salomon said an inspection of the house you want to buy helps identify not only safety concerns and failing structural ele- ments but faulty mechanical systems and areas that soon may need maintenance. You’ll pay around $300 to $500 for an inspection, which can take two to three hours. The cost can vary based on geo- graphic region, and the size and age of the home. Requesting other services, such as septic and radon testing, will add to the fee. “An inspection is money and time well- spent,” Montanaro said. “If your inspector finds things that should be repaired, you can use that report as leverage to have them fixed or negotiate a lower price.” To help get the most from a home inspec- tion, Salomon and Montanaro recommend these steps: Do your homework: Many contracts include a home-inspection deadline, so start shopping for an inspector when you qualify for a mortgage. This gives you time to find a qualified, professional inspector. Look for the inspection clause: Before signing a contract, make sure it includes a clause that makes the purchase contingent upon the findings of an inspection with the inspector you choose. This can provide a way out of the contract if the inspector finds a major problem the homeowner won’t address. Make sure the clause is included even if the contract specifies an as-is sale, meaning the seller does not agree to make repairs. “If a seller’s not willing to let you inspect the house, that’s a big red flag,” Montanaro said. Hire a pro: Shop around. Ask friends, neighbors, and real estate agents for recom- mendations. For help online, the American Society of Home Inspectors has a database of its certified inspectors. In addition, the Department of Housing and Urban Devel- opment offers a list of 10 questions to ask inspectors. Ask to see a sample report: Inspectors fill out reports, following checklists for different areas of a house. It should be clear and informative. Reports longer than 25 pages filled with lots of legal print — usu- ally meant to protect the inspector against liabilities — raise a red flag. By the same token, a few pages are not enough. Accompany the inspector: Take notes and ask about maintenance issues that must be addressed, such as waterproofing the deck, caulking the siding, changing air filters, and other matters. Review the report: The inspector will provide a written report detailing his or her findings. Read it closely and ask questions to make sure you understand the condition of all areas of the home. If your inspector finds a leaky roof, a faulty water heater, or some other problem, you may have the right to ask the seller to correct it to your satisfaction or to lower the price. If the seller refuses, you may be able to break the contract without penalty. If a seller agrees to make the repairs or offers to lower the price, take the money and fix the problems yourself. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & III • October 23, 2013