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Over 100 quality exhibi- tors will be participating with handmade items, fiber, pot- tery, art, and photography. There will also be pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatables, delicious festival foods, music all day long. Glen Rock artist Michele Crawford will display her art and photography, and jewelry designer Stacey Gilmartin will showcase her original designs. Ridgewood resident Vicky Fallon will be bringing gourmet pet treats, and Allendale resident Mike Bertelli will display his cement sculptures. Emma Teng of Paramus will be exhibiting bonsai creations, and Hawthorne’s fiber artist Zena Spevak and potter Mary Mahon will also be on hand. Fall flowers and pumpkins will be available. The fair is sponsored by the Glen Rock Chamber of Commerce and is being promoted by P.J.’s Promotions. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, call (201) 666-1340 or visit www.pjspromotions.com. Choral plans Caramoor visit On Oct. 2, the Ridgewood Choral will sponsor a Medi- terranean themed trip to the Caramoor House Museum in Katonah, New York. The group invites members of the public to join in this day of architecture, art, music, and food. For over 60 years, Caramoor has been an oasis of beauty and culture. The property is a treasure trove of fine and decorative art, great music, and lovely gardens. The trip will include a private piano concert in the music room and a tour of the recently renovated Rosen House. A Spanish guitarist will play during the buffet luncheon, which will feature foods from the Mediterranean region. The gardens will be open for tours. Pianist Andrew Armstrong, a Caramoor virtuoso, will perform a selection of music from the Mediterranean region. Armstrong has performed solo concerts around the Thanks to LeonVarjian at Midland Park High School for his ongoing support of our food pantry. The following is news from Dharmi, a caseworker for the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation: “When I first joined ECF, I was so excited about being able to work with kids who have cancer. I have my degree in mental health coun- seling and didn’t quite want to pursue that, but saw myself working with pediatric cancer patients. I was so happy that I was finally able to help families who are going through such a trying time. In the year that I have been working with ECF, I have been able to help my families emotionally and financially. As a caseworker, I have the honor of get- ting to know children who are incredibly strong and brave. I had the chance to celebrate when one of my kids went into remission. Sadly, I also have been there to help one of my families who had to experience the passing of their son. In the end, being a caseworker at ECF gives me the ability to use my education and experience, but most of all allows me to get to know an incredible group of resilient kids and their families.” ECF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a variety of specialized services, at no charge, to any New Jersey family facing the challenges of caring for a child with cancer. We do not raise money for cancer research. Instead, we provide direct in-home care to our families. Many families do not have the financial or emo- tional support to help them get through a major illness like cancer, so our primary focus is providing families with counseling by a professional caseworker, material goods (such as household items, toys, and monthly grocery deliv- eries), and emergency financial assistance. These individ- ually tailored services are critical in helping families get through the crisis of cancer intact. ECF serves New Jersey families statewide through four regional offices. Our Northern Regional Center, located in Midland Park, currently serves 70 families in northern New Jersey. Approximately 17 of these families receive food deliveries every month. ECF does not receive any government funding, so we world and has appeared at Alice Tully Hall and Carnegie Hall and performed with such conductors as Peter Ound- jian and Itzhak Perlman. The cost is $85. The bus will leave from Ridgewood at 9 a.m. and will return at approximately 5:30 p.m. Space is limited, and reservations are recommended. The deadline for reservations is Sept. 23. For more informa- tion, or to purchase tickets, contact Heddi Hoffman at HeddiHoffman@Aol.com or (201) 447-6850. Motorcycle Poker Run set Mahwah Fire Ladder Company 2 will host its Second Annual Lieutenant Patrick Roe Scholarship Benefit Motor- cycle Poker Run on Sunday, Sept. 29. Registration is from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Mahwah Bar & Grill on Island Road. The ride will travel the scenic back roads of New Jersey and New York, and will conclude at the Mason Jar on Route 202 in Mahwah. Lunch will feature prizes, contests, and live music. The cost to participate is $25 for riders, $15 for passengers, and $15 for lunch only. (Rain date: Oct. 6.) After his passing in 2005, Patrick Roe’s family and his extended firefighting family created an annual scholarship in his memory. Since its inception in 2006, over $15,000 has been awarded. Over 250 people participated in last year’s fundraiser. For more information, or to preregister, visit ww.mahwahladder2.com, call (201) 529-2711, or e-mail mahwahfireco2@yahoo.com. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Lieutenant Patrick Roe Scholarship Fund. West Bergen holds fundraiser West Bergen Mental Healthcare, a non-profit counsel- ing and psychiatric center located in Ridgewood, is selling tickets for its sixth annual fundraiser. Four hundred tick- ets are expected to be sold at $50 per ticket. First prize is 25 percent of the proceeds, second prize is 15 percent, and third prize is 10 percent. The winners will be announced at “A Fall Night of Fine Dining” set for Monday, Nov. 4 at the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes. Contestants need not be present to win. All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the pro- grams and services of West Bergen, including the Center rely on donations from the community: financial sup- port, in-kind donations, and volunteer time. Please call the Northern Regional Center at (201) 612-8118 or e-mail Laura at laura@emmanuelcancer.org to see how you can help. There are many opportunities. • We are currently looking for several volunteers who want to deliver groceries to families in Bergen and Essex Counties. Spanish-speaking drivers are in particularly high demand! • Turn your next event into a fundraiser and collect checks or gift cards for ECF, or donate your restaurant or business for a few hours to host a fundraiser for our fami- lies. • Get your kids involved, too! Local children have helped raise funds for ECF by selling baked goods and lemonade. • Is your office looking for a community service proj- ect? Collecting food for our pantry would be a tremendous help. • Is your Cub Scout or Girl Scout Troop trying to earn badges? This is a great way to get creative and have fun while learning about philanthropy! • Emmanuel Cancer Foundation is now celebrating 30 years of providing services. Consider making a contribu- tion to honor this milestone -- and imagine how much good we could do with $30 from every reader! • Does your company have a charitable giving program? If so, please let us know! If you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becoming a volunteer, or just stop by and meet with us, take a look at our food pantry, and see what ECF is all about. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Pat- erson Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Please call (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Please do not leave items at the center without checking with us. Our storage space is limited. For more information, visit http://www.emmanuel- cancer.org or “like” on Facebook: EmmanuelCancerFoun- dation. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! for Children and Youth in Ramsey, which provides coun- seling, therapy, and addiction treatment services for young people, ages two through 18, and their parents. For tickets, call Carol Cohen at (201) 444-3550 or visit www.westbergen.org. Don Bosco hosts Open House Don Bosco Prep welcomes eighth grade boys and their families to an Open House on Sunday, Sept. 19. This infor- mational event will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the school located at 495 North Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey. Prospec- tive students and their families will learn about the school’s academic excellence, spiritual vitality, leadership training, and athletic distinction. Attendees will meet administra- tors, faculty, and students, and tour the 35-acre campus. To register online, visit http://www.donboscoprep.org or call (201) 327-8003, extension 102. This private, Catholic, college preparatory high school for young men will hold a second Open House on Oct. 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Prostate support group to meet LifeLines, a supportive and informative resource for prostate cancer patients and their partners in northern Bergen County, will meet Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Church of the Presentation, 271 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The group was formed by prostate cancer patients to share information and experi- ence about available treatment and service resources. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information, e-mail: lifelines@optonline.net or visit www.lifelinespcsupport.com. Gardeners to learn plant nomenclature Susan Petro, DVM, School of Theoretical & Applied Sciences at Ramapo College, will present “A Rose by Any Other Name: How Plants Get Their Names” to the Master Gardeners of Bergen County on Sept. 24. The program will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Learning Center on the first floor of the County Administration Building, One Bergen Plaza, (continued on page 26) September 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Franklin Lakes Four board candidates pull out of race by Frank J. McMahon Four of the eight candidates who filed nominating peti- tions to seek election to the Franklin Lakes K-8 Board of Education have withdrawn from the race. The school board has three trustee positions available. One incumbent, one former trustee, and two other candi- dates will compete for the three available seats in the Nov. 5 general election. Incumbent board members Jamie Martino and Richard Koenigsberg have withdrawn their nominating petitions along with candidates Victoria Holst and Susan Miller. That leaves incumbent trustee Christine Christopoul and former board member and board president Kathie Schwartz still in the race along with Ralph R Valvano and Anthony Zolfo, both of whom are newcomers in the school board election. Martino explained that his withdrawal from the school board election was caused by the demands of his business activities, which will include more travel and other work responsibilities. Koenigsberg was a 10-year member of the school board and has served as vice president, chairman of the Opera- tions Committee, and a member of the Finance and Per- sonnel committees and the board’s negotiations team. He expressed dissatisfaction with the recent actions of the board as the reason for his withdrawal. “I’ve been there 10 years and we’ve accomplished many great things,” Koenigsberg said, “but we have some very misguided people who have devastated the district.” He continued, “We have the most fantastic administrators and teachers and I support them totally, but I think they have been stripped of the resources that would have brought them to the next level.” Koenigsberg’s two high school-age children are already in a private school, and he has transferred his younger daughter from the Colonial Road School to a private school. Holst explained that she sought election to the school board because she was “disappointed in the consistent lack of transparency and consensus building among many of the trustees” and she felt “decisions were being made without consideration of large portions of the community.” She advised that an unexpected opportunity to launch a new (continued on page 20) Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • September 18, 2013 Wyckoff Equipment valued at $3,700 stolen from church The Wyckoff Police Department is investigating the theft of $3,700 worth of electronic equipment from Beth- any Church. The church reported the theft of an electronic sound mixing board and a microphone that were used for church music. The equipment had been stored in a closet in the church. Patrolman Terrance Murphy investigated. The theft was reported on Sept. 6. In a separate incident, a resident of Russell Avenue reported the theft of a 32-foot extension ladder left outside a house under construction. The owner also reported the theft of three boxes of copper pipe. All of the stolen items were valued collectively at about $500. Patrolman Ryan Tenney investigated. This theft was reported on Aug. 31. On Sept. 11, a car struck the Russell Avenue overpass of Route 208 and the motorist vanished on foot, abandon- ing the car. The registration inside the vehicle identified the owner and Sergeant Brian Zivkovich and Patrolman Mark Tagliareni observed a 31-year-old Franklin Lakes man walking near the home listed as the driver’s address on the auto registration. Following a breath test, the man was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, and failure to report an accident. He faces an appearance in Wyckoff Municipal Court in October. Drinking also reportedly took place at an illegal house party, no address given, on Sept. 3. Sergeant Michael Ragucci and Sergeant Michael DeMaio drove to the house after the police received a 911 call and a number of juveniles were seen fleeing the scene on foot. The police found that a large underage drinking party had been in progress and the police, who had cornered a number of teenagers inside the house, charged the homeowner’s 15- year-old son with providing property for the consump- tion of alcohol by underage persons. The complaint was referred to Bergen County Juvenile Court. On Sept. 6, a 21-year old Glen Ridge man was charged with possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle when he opened the glove compartment after being pulled over for an illegal turn and a bag of pot fell out. He was also charged with making an improper turn. The incident took place at 1 a.m. at Franklin Avenue and Everett Avenue. Sergeant Michael Ragucci investigated. Heavy equipment This large trailer and the equipment on it were in Wyckoff last week and were being moved into Waldwick at press time. Wyckoff police reported that the vehicle was transporting transformers to the PSE&G substation in Waldwick. They weigh about 700,000 pounds. The trailers are about 125 feet long, have 16 axles and 128 tires. They are designed to turn easily and distribute the weight load. Certain sections of roadway were be protected with 1.5 inch thick steel plates. The move was made under the direction of Bergen County Traffic Engineer Gary Ascolese. The county police escorted the equipment to Waldwick. Area September 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Towns to get full refund from utilities authority Seven area municipalities will be getting back from the Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority the full $1.6 million they believe is owed them. The towns had placed the funds in the debt service reserve when the authority’s plant was built in 1965. The bonds matured last year but the authority initially proposed to use the money to fund current capital projects, to reduce annual charges to members and to offset future rate increases. Bowing to pressure from the mayors of the affected municipalities, who insisted on getting the full amount, the NWBCUA commissioners last week adopted on first read- ing a resolution revising their 2013 budget to reduce the fourth quarter service charges by $1,598,983, an amount negotiated down from $2.3 million between the towns and the authority. The modification will still need to be adopted following a public hearing at a future meeting. “We are optimistic, but until we have something in our Wyckoff and Midland Park to cooperate in health fair project The Wyckoff and Midland Park boards of health are co- sponsoring a giant health fair geared to the entire family on Saturday. Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The inter- active event will feature vendor displays, blood pressure and hearing screenings, chair and yoga massages, an edu- cational component and an expanded flu vaccine clinic, among many other offerings. A “passport to health” fea- ture will give participants the opportunity to win a free emergency preparedness basket. The opportunity to make the fair larger presented itself when Wyckoff moved its fair from Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church, where it was held for a number of years, to the Wyckoff Library a much larger venue. Both boards anticipate the joint venture will become an annual event and expect that other cooperative efforts will follow. Attendees will learn about emergency preparedness, body alignment, physical therapy counseling, mental health /stress management, prescription counseling, dia- betes education, safe driving, health coaching, nutrition education, social worker/elder care, dental health and acu- puncture and many other topics. The traditional flu clinic, administered by the North- west Bergen Regional Health Commission, will be held at the same time for adults of all ages. Children three to 17 years of age will also be vaccinated if a parent or guard- ian is present (pre-registration is required). The children’s vaccine is thimerosal free. The vaccine fee is $25, cash or check only. No insurance will be accepted, but a receipt will be provided for submis- sion to the health insurance company. Persons who have a Medicare HMO (Medicare Advantage) must also pay $25. Regular Medicare participants must bring their Medicare Part B card for the clinic to bill Medicare directly. The fair will be held in the newly-renovated lower level meeting room of the Wyckoff Library, 200 Woodland Avenue. For health fair information, call (201) 891-7000 extension 304. For vaccine information and pre-registra- tion of children, call the NWBRHC at (201) 445-7217. hands, we’re going to reserve comment,” said Waldwick’s Borough Administrator Gary Kratz, whose town had taken the lead in pursuing the refund. Allendale Mayor Vince Barra, who served on the nego- tiations committee, expressed greater confidence. “I am pleased with the decision of the commissioners of NWBUA to return $1,600,000 to our towns. I think the decision is fair to both the towns and the authority. We look forward to working with the NWBUA in the future to provide excellent service at the lowest possible cost to our residents.” Wyckoff Mayor Rudy Boonstra echoed those senti- ments. “The mayors of the towns involved wanted the full amount, and that is exactly what they did. Speaking for myself, I am pleased with the action they took and appreci- ate their efforts and their engagement with our subcom- mittee,” Boonstra noted. NWBCUA Executive Director Howard Hurwitz said the budget revision would not affect the authority’s operat- ing budget because the moneys were budgeted in a sepa- rate column. He said the funds had been intended to be returned to the municipalities by mitigating future rate increases. “It might affect them in the future,” he said. He added the authority’s attorney and auditor were now working on filing the appropriate documents with the NJ Department of Community Affairs, which must approve the change. A draft resolution Hurwitz circulated to the mayors of the affected towns last month proposed returning only $800,000 this year and placing the remaining funds in reserve to be applied to future rate stabilization in the 2015 and 16 budget years, “when significant service charge increases are projected,” If all goes according to schedule, each town will get its refund proportionate to its user assessment. The approxi- mate figures are: Allendale - $200,000 (12.48 percent); Ho-Ho-Kus - $82,700 (5.17 percent); Mahwah - $470,000 (29.34 percent); Midland Park - $150,000 (8.85 percent); Ramsey - $300,000 (18.6 percent); Waldwick - $210,000 (13.02 percent); and Wyckoff - $200,000 (12.33 percent). The other current member towns are Franklin Lakes, Ridgewood, Saddle River and Upper Saddle River. Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • September 18, 2013 September 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Franklin Lakes Council supports goals of Highlands Water Act by Frank J. McMahon The Franklin Lakes Council has adopted a resolution to indicate the governing body’s strong support of the goals, poli- cies, and objectives of the 2004 Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act (The Highlands Act) and the Highlands Regional Master Plan. During several discussions at recent work sessions, Mayor Frank Bivona and the council have discussed the pros and cons of indicating the borough’s support for the Highlands Act. During those discussions, it was pointed out that the Highlands Act was enacted in order to protect the state’s water supplies and other significant resources, and that legislation was passed with over- whelming bipartisan support in both the New Jersey State Senate and New Jersey State Assembly. In 2008, the New Jersey Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council adopted the New Jersey Highlands Regional Master Plan and proceeded with a program for its implementation though a plan conformance process. While some of the council members questioned how much the borough was affected by the Highlands Act because none Library plans programs for adults The Franklin Lakes Public Library will host programs for adults during September. These 7 p.m. programs are free and seating is on a first-come basis. On Sept. 19, Bob Lukasik, certified clinical nutritionist from Millers Pharmacy, will lead a discussion on the symptoms and treatments of hormonal imbalances. Lukasik will provide information on how one can have a healthier lifestyle through proper treatment. A question and answer session will follow. Actor and author Prudence Wright Holmes will perform a one-woman show, “Call Me William: The Life and Loves of Willa Cather,” on Sept. 25. The program is based on the life of Cather, author of “My Antonia” and “O Pioneers.” Vic Lotito will offer the rudiments of the game of football with “Don’t Know Much about Football” on Thursday, Sept. 26. Lotito, a long-time football coach, will provide an explanation of the game from its very basics. of its land is in the Highlands preservation or planning areas, the council acknowl- edged that the borough is a municipality that receives all or a portion of its drinking water from sources within the Highlands region; and, that the borough relies on the resources of the Highlands area to meet the current and future needs of its residents. The overall Highlands area covers 1,343 square miles in the northwest part of the state stretching from Phillipsburg in the southwest to Ringwood in the northeast, and lies within portions of seven counties and includes 88 municipalities. The High- lands area yields approximately 379 million gallons of water daily and is a vital source of drinking water for over five million New Jersey residents. The Highlands Council was formed in 2004 as a result of the state’s Highlands Act that was signed into law in August 2004 to preserve open space and protect the state’s diversity of natural resources including the water resources that supply drinking water to more than half of the state’s residents. According to information provided by the Highlands Council, the Highlands area is increasingly at risk of being overdevel- oped. Within a five year period, 1995-2000, the Highlands Council claims that the Highlands lost 17,000 acres of forests and 8,000 acres of farmland, and growth pres- sures continue to consume land at a rate of approximately 3,000 acres every year. The council also says development is threaten- ing the region’s significant natural resources and the state’s drinking water supply. While growth management efforts by individual municipalities continue under the Municipal Land Use Law, the New Jersey State Legislature determined that a coordinated regional effort was neces- sary to safeguard the Highlands Region. The Highlands Act provides the necessary mechanism to enhance local land use plan- ning efforts. The Highlands Council Regional Master Plan divides some towns in the Highlands, such as Mahwah, into two areas, one called the “preservation area” and the other called the “planning area.” The fundamental distinction between the two areas is that municipal and county conformance with the Highlands Council Regional Master Plan is required in the preservation area but is voluntary in the planning area. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • September 18, 2013 Business Jason Diller becomes marketing director Jason Diller of Wyckoff has been named marketing director of The DSM Group, a marketing, advertising, and public relations agency located in Franklin Lakes. Diller’s responsibilities include developing cre- ative and return on investment-based Internet mar- keting strategies based on how consumers search for and research information about products, services, and brands. He oversees a team of two other market- ers and is responsible for the digital strategies of all of The DSM Group’s clients, and the agency’s marketing initiatives. Diller graduated from William Paterson University with a degree in business administration with a concen- tration in management. After college, he was involved in the fashion industry. His resume includes marketing management positions at global brands such as Gap, Inc., Abercrombie & Fitch, and Ralph Lauren. Diller learned Internet marketing, search engine optimization, and website design from some of the best minds in the industry. He then found his new passion: inbound marketing, which concerns being visible when consumers are ready to research a product or service. Full-service dog care center opens The Spotted Dog ® , a premier full-service day care, boarding, training, and grooming center for dogs that provides a secure, comfortable environment is now open at 347 Ramapo Valley Road in Oakland. This location is easily accessible from Routes 287, 202, and 208. “Dogs are highly social and desire interaction with others during the day. The Spotted Dog enables dogs to socialize, which keeps them stimulated and helps avoid behavioral issues, boredom, and separation anxiety that can happen when they are left home alone,” said owner Carol A. Shull. “Dog parents can take comfort in know- ing that their best friend is in a safe, protected envi- ronment while they are at work, traveling, or running errands.” Overnight guests will experience cage-free boarding in private, roomy suites that can be shared with their siblings at a reduced cost. All suites are furnished with comfortable bedding, bed time music, and low lighting to allow dogs to spend quiet time relaxing and sleep- ing. Day care attendees will have constant oversight and supervision by the trained staff to ensure safe play. “Doggie cams” allow pet parents to remotely view the play areas from their smartphones. Discounts are avail- able for frequent guests. (continued on page 10) Jason Diller September 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 Franklin Lakes Ordinance allows three-year dog licenses by Frank J. McMahon The Franklin Lakes Council has adopted an ordinance that will permit borough residents to obtain three-year licenses for their dogs. Under the ordinance, any person who owns, keeps, or harbors a dog of licens- ing age in the borough must apply for and procure a license and official metal reg- istration tag during the month of March each year for each dog owned, kept, or harbored. The license will be valid for a one-year or three-year period depending on the fee paid, and each such dog must have a collar or harness with the registration tag securely fastened to it. A one-year license will be $14 for any dog of reproductive age that has not had its reproductive capacity permanently altered through sterilization, and $11 for all other dogs. A one-year license will expire on the last day of March of the year following the issuance of the license. A three-year license will be $42 for any dog of reproductive age which has not had its reproductive capacity permanently altered through sterilization, and $33 for all other dogs. A three-year license will expire on the last day of March of the third year following the issuance of the license. Proof of sterilization must be provided by a certificate executed by a doctor of veterinary medicine. In the absence of such a certificate, it will be assumed that the dog has not been sterilized and is of reproductive age. Persons who fail to obtain a license on or before the last day of March must pay a late payment fee of $5 to obtain a license. Failure to obtain a license could result in a summons, fine, and/or an appearance in municipal court. The ordinance contains an exception for guide dogs, also called Seeing Eye dogs, used by blind and visually impaired persons. These dogs must be registered in the same manner as other dogs, but the owner or keeper of such a dog will not be required to pay any license fee. Under this ordinance, cats must also be licensed. Cat licensing fees are $6 for each neutered or spayed cat and $9 for each unaltered cat. Proof of sterilization must be provided by a veterinarian’s cer- tificate. Senior citizens (age 62 or older) will pay a $4 flat fee for a maximum of four cats and $9 per cat for each cat in excess of four, regardless of the animals’ reproduc- tive status. Persons who fail to obtain a license for their cat on or before the last day of July each year must pay a late payment fee of $5. Failure to obtain a license for a cat could also result in a summons, fine, and/ or an appearance in municipal court. Acceptable methods of displaying license numbers on cats include break- away or elastic collars, but license tags or sleeves are not transferable. License numbers and other pertinent information can also be tattooed in the cat’s ear at the expense of the owner, keeper, or harborer of the cat. Any cat not displaying a current license number will be considered a stray and will be subject to being taken into custody by the borough or its agents and impounded at the Bergen County Animal Shelter for disposition in accordance with the shel- ter’s policies and procedures. The application for a dog or cat license must include the breed, sex, age, color, and hair length of the animal for which the license and registration are sought, and whether the animal is neutered or spayed. The application also requires the name, street and post office address of the owner and/or the person who will keep or harbor the animal. A 2012 census of borough households with registered and unregistered pets revealed that, as of August 2012, there were 480 households with approximately 511 unregistered dogs and 152 unregis- tered cats in the borough. Notices were sent to all those households. As of Oct. 2, 2012, there were 166 households with approximately 185 unregistered dogs and 47 unregistered cats in the borough. Town Fair this weekend The 2013 Franklin Lakes Town Fair, set for this weekend, will be held in front of borough hall on DeKorte Drive. Fair visitors may rock n’ roll the night away on Friday, Sept. 20 when the “School of Rock” stage will have local bands playing, games hosted by the Lions Club, and car- nival rides will be open from 6 to 10 p.m. The fair will continue on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Many local businesses, members of the Cham- ber of Commerce, school and community organizations, houses of worship, crafters, and food vendors are participating in this year’s celebration. The Franklin Lakes Library’s booth will feature balloon art by Mad Hatters Balloon Sculptures from 1 to 4 p.m. Gina Minichino will be drawing caricatures from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Carnival rides and food will remain available until 8 p.m. The Republican Club’s booth will be open from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Candidates and elected officials are invited to stop by and meet voters. A shuttle bus sponsored by Stop-n- Shop will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday between Pulis Avenue Recre- ation Center, Franklin Avenue Middle School, VFW and the fair. The rain date for the fair is Sept. 22. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • September 18, 2013 Franklin Lakes Scribe School board to meet The Franklin Lakes Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. The session will be held at Franklin Lakes Middle School located at 755 Franklin Avenue. 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 residents 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. Register for Paws for Reading Paws for Reading will be part of the Franklin Lakes Library’s schedule this fall. Beginning and accomplished readers in grades one through five are invited to polish their reading and public speaking skills by reading aloud to well-behaved therapy dogs. Children are invited to partici- pate for 10-minute periods between 4 and 5 p.m. on Sept. 30, Oct. 7 and 21, Nov. 4 and 18, and Dec. 2 and 16. Registration is required. Call (201) 891-2224 or sign up at the library at 470 DeKorte Drive during regular hours. Registration begins for Fit 4 Kids Registration for the Franklin Lakes Public Library’s Fit 4 Kids will begin Sept. 19. The healthy habits program will meet on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. Attendees will meet Super Heroes “Muscle Man Mike” and “Soccer Sue” in an interactive show featuring magic, music, and puppets. This program is open to children in kindergarten through grade five. Registration may be completed by phone at (201) 891- 2224, by visiting the library during regular hours, or online at www.franklinlakeslibrary.org under Calendar of Events. Horizons visits Mount Airy Casino The Horizons, a 55+ adult complex in Franklin Lakes, will visit Mount Airy Casino on Tuesday, Sept. 24. The bus will depart from The Horizons complex on Courter Road. For details, contact Grace at (201) 891-4337. Book club to discuss ‘Sarum’ The Friday Morning Book Club will discuss Edward Rutherfurd’s “Sarum: The Novel of England” on Sept. 20. The group will meet at 10 a.m. in the Local History Room of the Franklin Lakes Public Library at 470 DeKorte Drive. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. For more information about the book group, contact Jane Pullaro at (201) 337-0018. Benefit announced The Franklin Avenue Middle School Eighth Grade Trip Committee is selling ShopRite of Oakland discount cards. Each $20 discount card entitles the purchaser to a $5 dis- count on bills totaling over $100. The cards are valid for one year. To purchase the cards, e-mail slwinters@optonline. net. Circus coming to town The Franklin Lakes Lions Club will bring the circus to McBride Field (across from the Market Basket) in Frank- lin Lakes on Sunday, Sept. 29. Performances will be held under the big top at 1, 3, and 5 p.m. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to see performances by clowns and aerialists, and trampoline and balancing acts. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Children age two and younger will be admitted free. The show will be held rain or shine. Tickets may be purchased at Cartridge World in the Stop and Shop Plaza, Super Deli Mart at 809 Franklin Avenue, and TD Bank at the Urban Farms Shopping Center. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets early as seating is limited. For details, call (201) 615-1369. PTA fundraiser set On Friday, Sept. 27, Let’s Yo, located at 833 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes, will sponsor a Colonial Road School PTO fundraiser. The yogurt shop will donate to the PTO 10 percent of all sales made between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. that day. To participate, present the ad found on the PTO website, www.flpta.org/crs. Homework Helpers sought The children’s department of the Franklin Lakes Public Library is seeking students in grades nine through 12 to become a part of its Homework Helpers team. High school students are needed to assist children in kindergarten through grade five with their school work and assignments. The program meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. in the children’s room of the library, located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Volunteers may sign up for both days, or just one. Inter- ested high school students may call (201) 891-2224, exten- sion 120 or visit during regular library hours. The program will begin on Sept. 24. Dog care center (continued from page 8) Other amenities at The Spotted Dog include a full train- ing schedule featuring renowned trainer and dog book author Babette Haggerty. Classes will include a full range of options, with both group and individual training geared to the specific needs of the dog. The Spotted Dog will offer a variety of classes, from puppy classes to adult obedience to trick training. The Spotted Dog is open seven days a week. Lobby hours for information and registration are 9 to 5 weekdays and Saturdays, and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays. Visit the website at spotteddognj.com. To schedule a tour, or request more infor- mation, contact Carol Shull at TheSpottedDog@outlook. com or at (201) 644-7272. September 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • September 18, 2013 Restructured Chamber of Commerce seeks members The newly organized Midland Park Chamber of Commerce got off to a strong start earlier this month with an open forum hosted by President Dr. Lori Nuzzi at her Goffle Road office. Dr. Nuzzi took over the reins of the organization last month from former president Chris Rossi. The brainstorming session confirmed the need for revitalization and the value the organization can bring to local businesses and the local community, according to Dr. Nuzzi. Present at the meeting were represen- tatives and/or owners of the following businesses: Family Hair Care, Fairway Estates and Garden Center, V&S Carpet and Flooring, Barefoot Carpet and Floor- ing, Itsgr82bme,LLC, and Villadom Times. Community representatives from Friends of the Midland Park Library, Midland Park High School Interact Club and Midland Park Press were also present. The group set as its initial priority increasing membership and establishing a connection to the existing members, Dr. Nuzzi said. The chamber is looking for small businesses from Midland Park and the surrounding area interested in working with other local businesses. Employees or associates of a Midland Park Chamber busi- ness are also welcome. In addition, commu- nity members and non-profit organizations are being asked to join at a reduced mem- bership rate. Dues are currently set at $65 for renewal membership, $100 for initial member- ship for retail businesses, professionals, service businesses, and home-based busi- nesses located in Midland Park; $150 for non- Midland Park businesses and $75 for non-profits and Midland Park community members. Applications for membership will be available at the next meeting set for Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Columbia Bank, located at 60 Godwin Ave. Midland Park. All members and those interested in becoming members are wel- come and encouraged to attend. September 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Bolger Community Center earns ‘green building’ award Bolger Community Center earns ‘green building’ award Midland Park’s Bolger Community Center on the Marlow Park property at 445Godwin Avenue, will receive a special award from the U.S. Green Building Coun- cil’s New Jersey Chapter at an Oct. 9 gala at the NJ Performing Arts Center in Newark. Due to open at the end of this year, the center is being recognized in the USGBC NJ’s not-for-profit commercial category. “We are proud of this award. It is our hope that this project will help inspire others to rethink their projects and work toward more ‘green’ buildings,” said JT Bolger, president of the Bolger Foundation, which is providing the funding. “Non-prof- its that own buildings should see this as a way to help them lower operating costs and in turn free up more dollars to put towards their mission,” he added. His father, David Bolger, inspired the project. Project Architect Patrick LaCorte of Peter Wells Architecture, submitted the successful application. “The project is a wonderful combination of philanthropy, preservation, and green building design,” LaCorte told the USGBC NJ Nominating Committee. “The building is a landmark barn structure that is being rehabilitated into a much needed new facil- ity for the Midland Park Ambulance Corps and community meeting space for the Bor- ough of Midland Park. The Ridgewood-based Bolger Foun- dation purchased the building, hired an architect and engineers to design the reha- bilitation, and is paying the entire cost of the project, LaCorte noted. Upon comple- tion of the construction, the building will be donated to the borough. According to LaCorte, JT Bolger directed the design team to utilize an energy efficient geothermal system for heating and cooling the building and to seek a minimum of LEED Silver Certification. The building was designed to be energy and water effi- cient, and the team worked to maximize indoor air quality, and to maximize the use of locally harvested and high-recycled con- tent materials and certified wood. “The team packed the exterior walls and roof with foam and fiber insulation and specified LED light fixtures in as many areas of the building as possible,” LaCorte said. “As a result of this strategy, the build- ing was awarded all 19 of 19 LEED Energy & Atmosphere energy optimization points. The architect said the building will be a “role model to the community” as it will be reinvented as a community building, but will still be preserved as a landmark. He pointed to the use of repurposed timbers as decorative ceiling beams and wood siding as window and door casing and wall base. La Corte said the building would serve as an example of how sustainable build- ings can reduce energy and operating costs and therefore taxpayer dollars. He said the majority of light fixtures are LED for maxi- mum energy efficiency, and are controlled by occupancy sensors for minimum energy use. “In addition, the building will have low VOC carpeting, and no-VOC paints, demonstrating that these types of healthy, sustainable finishes are now readily avail- able in the marketplace and contribute to a healthier interior environment,” he said. The converted barn structure is two sto- ries and 6,000 square feet. Plans call for the first floor to be used for the ambulance corps’ vehicle storage, dispatch, business offices, and meeting space. The second floor will contain a 1,500 square foot meet- ing room. Accessory spaces for the meeting room include a commercial-grade kitchen, barrier-free bathrooms, and storage space. “The meeting room is located in the upper loft of the barn and will maintain the loft’s cathedral ceiling, exposing most of the existing wood wall and roof timbers,” the architect stated. “In order to make the building fully handicapped accessible, a new elevator will be inserted. Much of the building has been reinforced with steel and engineered wood members to bring it up to current-day structural code requirements.” Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • September 18, 2013 Ceiling tiles fall during class time; no injuries reported Interlocked ceiling tiles fell down in one of the class- rooms at Midland Park High School last week, but none of the six students hit reported any injuries other than dust or dirt in the eyes, according to school authorities. “They were treated by our school nurse, and no one was sent to the hospital. The tiles are pretty lightweight so it would be hard to imagine any significant injuries from impact,” said Board of Education President Wil- liam Sullivan. A tile sample analysis determined that the tiles do not contain asbestos, Sullivan said. The classroom is located at the end of the science wing and is part of the original structure built in 1956 but is not Fright Fest Costume Party makes its debut The Midland Park Junior Football and Cheer Association will host its first Fright Fest Halloween Costume Party for adults on Saturday, Oct. 26. The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the Midland Park Firehouse located on Witte Drive. “Parents do so much for the kids at this time of year, I thought it would be nice for the adults to have some fun,” said event organizer Nicole Cieri. “People love to get dressed up!” The event is not so much a fundraiser, she explained. It is just an opportunity to offer a good time for parents; the organization’s way of saying thank you for all they do for the association. “We ask so much of our parents,” she said. And since the Midland Park Education PTA is having a costume fundraiser, the association is promoting the PTA’s program at www. www.wholesalecostumeclub.com. The company will donate 15 percent of all sales to the Midland Park Education PTA when purchasers use promotion code FUN1200. Tickets to the Halloween party are $35, and include dinner and the DJ. Prizes will be awarded for Best Cos- tume, scariest, and more. The party is BYOB. Cieri, a teacher in South Orange and the mother of three daughters, invites everyone to come out for this frightful event! For more information contact Cieri at (201) 704-1716 or nicolecieri@hotmail.com. Misplaced calendars may need to be reprinted The annual Midland Park Public School calendar is in the mail, as the saying goes, buy it’s uncertain when most Midland Park households will be receiving it. The bulk of the calendar mailing, traditionally sent out before the beginning of the school year, has been lost in transit, and post office officials are still searching for the missing copies, believed to have been mis-metered and mis- placed possibly at their Teterboro distribution center prior to the calendar being sent to the Midland Park Post Office. “This error resulted in only two of nine mailing routes in Midland Park receiving calendars,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marie Cirasella. “We are working with them (the post office) to have this problem rectified asap,” she said, adding that her office is waiting to see if the missing calendars are found. If not, the superintendent said, “the printer needs to re-print approximately 2200 calendars, shrink wrap and send them to the South Hackensack Post Office to begin the process anew.” Dr. Cirasella said that the district has available a small quantity of extra calendars which may be picked up at the principal’s office of each school. She suggests calling the office first to ascertain they are available. “Please know the calendars are being swiftly re- printed and will be mailed asap,” Dr. Cirasella said in an email communication sent out last week. located in the area of the school where the roof is being repaired. “I toured the building yesterday afternoon (Wednes- day, Sept. 11) with our buildings and grounds supervisor and a representative from our architectural firm. All of the classroom ceilings are being inspected and repairs/ replacement will be determined as necessary. Students will be temporarily relocated within the building to accommodate any work that needs to be done,” Sullivan said, adding that Bergen County Executive Superinten- dent Scott Rixford had stopped by to view the rooms. “He confirmed we have done everything possible to remediate the situation swiftly and communicate to par- ents…he was very supportive,” Sullivan noted. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marie Cirasella sent out a general email appraising parents of the situation and delineating steps being taken to address safety con- cerns. The eblast noted that: • “On-site investigations by the architect and dis- trict staff indicate this appears to be an isolated incident which could not have been predicted and occurred with- out warning. • “Room 54B, adjacent to Room 54, has also been closed and students temporarily relocated due to a small bowed area in the ceiling in the corner of the room. • “District staff is conducting an investigation of all rooms with similar ceiling tiles at MPHS, as well as at Godwin and Highland Schools. • “Any ceilings determined to have minor issues will be proactively re-secured with pine board and/or other means. • “All proper analysis and investigative procedures are being followed. • “A plan/timeline to install new dropped ceilings and lighting will be identified and implemented following the removal of the old ceilings.” “Please be assured the district is conducting swift follow-up measures to remediate and identify any addi- tional problems,” Dr. Cirasella said. September 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Brady named municipal judge to replace Ryan Midland Park resident Richard Brady was named last week as the borough’s municipal judge. He succeeds Judge Charles Ryan, who is retiring after more than 11 years in the position. His three- year term expires on Aug. 31, 2015. Brady has served as Midland Park’s prosecutor since January, 2006, and is also Waldwick’s prosecutor. Joseph DeMarco, a North Haledon attorney who has been serving as Brady’s substitute when needed, will become the new pros- ecutor. “I am sorry to lose such a fine judge as Chuck Ryan. I’ve heard very good reports on Richard Brady as a prosecutor and expect equal reports on his abilities as a judge,” said Mayor Patrick “Bud” O’Hagan. He said he had interviewed and evaluated six candidates for the position and then made his recommendation to the council, which made the final decision. An attorney since 1987, Brady served seven years as the police chief in Waldwick, retiring in 2004 after 25 years on the Waldwick Police Department. During that time he attended and gradu- ated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City and pursued his law degree at Pace University School of Law in White Plains, NY. His legal prac- tice is on Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick. Ryan, a 33-year borough resident, retired from private practice earlier this year. A past president of the Bergen County Bar Association, he volunteered in the area of domestic violence and founded the New Jersey Bar Association’s pro bono project on domestic violence and the lawyers’ Referral Panel for Alterna- tives to Domestic Violence, among other contributions. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served two years in Vietnam, Ryan is a member of the local American Legion and the VFW, which he served as com- mander for several years. He also served as the master of ceremonies for the Memorial Day parade and ceremonies in Midland Park and Wyckoff, posts he also relinquished this year. Through the years he has received numerous awards and citations from legal, governmental and community groups at the local, county and state levels for his contributions to the legal profession and the community. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • September 18, 2013 Midland Park Community Day draws great turnout Midland Park’s 13 th annual Community Day drew hundreds of enthusiastic resi- dents to Johnny Vander Meer Field on Dairy Street. Participants enjoyed a beau- tiful day enhanced by music, rides, face painting, games, contests, and great refreshments. September 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Needlecraft School owner to carry on Fawcett’s legacy them and the school terribly,” said Mrs. Fawcett. “I always wanted to sew until I died and then keep the ashes in the basement of the school,” she added during an emotional farewell. Mrs. Fawcett has been sewing and designing clothes since she was seven years old, having learned the skill from an uncle who was a fashion designer. At Needlecraft, she shared her knowledge and creativity with students of all ages, helping them create their own clothing, from the sim- plest patterns to the more involved pieces, and develop con- fidence along the way. Her pride and joy was the fashion show held each spring to highlight the accomplishments of the students in the after-school class program. Over the years she and her students made more than 10,000 pillows to distribute to American soldiers abroad. Imperatore intends to carry on the example and instruc- tional path established by her mentor. Eva Imperatore and Ginny Fawcett After 50 years at the helm of The Needlecraft School, which championed her unique brand of style, skill, and proper manners, Ginny Fawcett has retired and moved to the New Orleans area to be near one of her sons. Her tradition is being carried on, however, by one of her long- time former students, Eva Imperatore of Ridgewood, who recently purchased the school along with her mother. “I loved Needlecraft and loved everyone I ever taught to sew. They will always be part of my life. I will miss “No matter what, Needlecraft School and Mrs. Fawcett are one. She founded it and made it what it is today,” said Imperatore, who started sewing with Mrs. Fawcett at age four and went on to get a BFA in fashion design from Cente- nary College. “I will be honored to carry on Mrs. Fawcett’s legacy. I’m excited to pass along to my students everything I’ve been taught,” she added. Imperatore said she had spent her years after college in retail and had not been happy, but had truly benefitted both in college and in her work experiences from the skills she learned from Mrs. Fawcett. “This is what I want my future to be: to design and help people learn how to design,” she said. The Needlecraft School’s fall session is set to start on Monday, Sept. 23. The school is located at 216-A Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. Call (201) 444-2976 for class schedules for children and adults. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • September 18, 2013 Park Windmill Yoga Night set Midland Park Recreation will host a night of yoga with Dr. Dawn Di Muro at the Midland Park Public Library at 250 Godwin Avenue. This program, which will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, is open to adults and teens. Attendees should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, a large beach towel, and water a bottle. The class is free, but registration is required. To register, e-mail mprec@optonline.net. Church seeks donations for sale Midland Park United Methodist Church is seeking donations of used items for its annual Garage Sale set for Saturday, Oct. 5. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the church located at 269 Godwin Avenue. Donations may be brought to the church on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m. and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please note that the church cannot accept donations of comput- ers, printers, computer parts, TVs, or chil- dren’s car seats. To schedule a drop off time, call Jean Hansen at (201) 652-5654 or contact the church office at mpum@optonline.net. Police urge students to use designated crosswalks The Midland Park Police Department reminds students at Midland Park Junior and Senior High School to use the marked crosswalks when traveling to and from school. The designated, marked crosswalks are located at the high school entrance on Prospect Street and at the intersection of Prospect Street and Glen Avenue, where a school guard is present. Police stress that it is dangerous for pedestrians to cross out- side the designed walkways. Pack 157 welcomes new members Boys in grades one through five are wel- come to join Midland Park Cub Scout Pack 157. Boys and their families who want to learn more are invited to attend the Pack 157 meeting set for Friday, Sept. 20. The Scouts will meet at Highland School, located at 31 Highland Avenue, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The boys will be preparing for their physical fit- ness challenge. Cub Scouting combines outdoor activi- ties, sports, academics, and programs that promote good citizenship, community giving, and respect. Each year, the group participates in the Memorial Day Parade, New Jersey Jackal Camping Night, Pine- wood Derby, and a physical fitness chal- lenge. A second recruitment night will be held on Oct. 11. That meeting will include a message about safety and a special guest who will bring various reptiles. For details, contact James Wheaton at jameswheaton@optonline.net. Graduate recognized The Midland Park Ambulance Corps congratulates its latest graduate from the Bergen County EMS Training Center. Pictured are Donna Bovino, first vice president, MPAC; graduate Marisa Lightenberg; Joe Mulligan, captain, MPAC; Mike Tarantino, director, BCEMSTC; and Dave Wiseman, chairman, Bergen County EMS Advisory Board and past captain, MPAC. Library board to meet The Midland Park Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the library located at 250 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. Meetings are open to the public. The cost is $125 per player and includes all course fees and a barbecue lunch. Registra- tion forms are available at www.leaguel- ineup.com/MPBA. The association has sponsorship oppor- tunities are available. For more information on becoming a sponsor, e-mail midlandpar kbaseball@gmail.com. Proceeds will ben- efit the baseball program. Association announces outing The Midland Park Baseball Associa- tion will hold its annual Golf Outing at the Emerson Golf Club in Emerson on Sept. 26. Motorist alert The Midland Park Police Department reminds motorists using the Midland Park Library parking lot cut through for picking up or dropping off children at Highland School to stop at the stop sign and watch for pedestrians walking in the parking lot. Concert series to continue The CrossRoads Concert Series spon- sored by the Midland Park Church of God will continue Sept. 27 with a Christian Songwriter Showcase. Songwriters of all ages and levels are invited to register at timvmusik@gmail.com. The 7:30 p.m. concert will be held at the church located at 400 Godwin Avenue. For more information, call (201) 445-3814. September 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Meeting relatives you wish you remembered Once in awhile, my wife and I leave Bergen County for a day trip. Last weekend, we took a voyage through the awful present to the wonderful past. Looking around for a trip that would be compatible with the need to pay our property taxes, my wife discovered a Green Mountain tour of the Amish Country of Lancaster County. The price was right, so we plunked down for it. The horror began when, after a hectic day running errands for everybody, I pulled into the driveway and the little red “check gauge” light on the car’s dashboard popped on. I was sure that no convenient service station would still be open, so I resigned myself to a very bad night of sleep. I awoke at 3:30 a.m. to the pungent odor of a skunk that somebody had offended. After a perfunctory breakfast, I got on the phone and called the police in Glen Rock and got answered by the police in Ridgewood. The Ridgewood dispatcher understandably did not know what service sta- tions in Glen Rock would open at 6 a.m., which would leave me a window to tank up before I drove to Paramus to wait for the bus. I then took the extreme measure of calling the Ridgewood police. The same dispatcher came though and said the service stations on Route 17 were all open all night. I hopped into the car and took it to the first service station on Route 17, where I bought half a tank for cash and gave the attendant a tip. Since the escape route took me past the service station where a certain young man is the assistant manager and car rental executive, I rolled past and it was wide open at 5:30 a.m. In fact, the service station had been wide open all night. Not knowing this cost me two hours of sleep. Incredibly enough I managed not to do anything else that was ridiculous. We got to the meeting spot and parked. The bus and the tour leader, Stephanie, were already there. It was not Stephanie’s fault that “everybody” included some people who thought they were on a bus to Maryland instead of Pennsylvania. She got them on the right bus in the nick of time and we pulled out on schedule. The first part of the trip features no particular view except for modern institutional buildings. Things get much better at the Lancaster County Visitors Center. The center is beautifully clean and has the needed facilities and a ton of free brochures that contain useful facts and ample adver- tising. As the bus headed off again, we began to experience vistas of farms and fields, cows and horses, and the buggies Amish people use instead of cars and trucks. Our guide, Fran Sattazahn, was German, but not Amish. She said that if anybody knew some German they would know the last part of her name, z ahn , meant “tooth,” but she had never been told what the first part meant. “It means satisfied ,” I said. “Satisfied teeth, that’s me all right,” she joked. She was instantly likable, and I was a marked man for the rest of the trip. The first stop was a country store called The Country Store where we received a complimentary soft pretzel, which my wife said was the best pretzel she ever tasted, and a cup of lemonade, which my wife said was the best lemon- ade she ever tasted. She passed on the root beer because she did not wish to become intoxicated, except by the peaceful scenery. “I would buy some of these pretzels for my son but he would eat them all at once,” she said. There, I told you.... Emboldened by my adventure with translation, I decided to speak German to one of the Amish girls working at the counter. I asked if she understood the language I was speak- ing. She was mildly surprised, but replied in clear German with an Allemanic inflection. “What part of Germany do you folks come from?” I asked. “Pfalz,” said a bearded Amish man behind me. We had a brief, tripartite conversation and everybody was smiling. The road trip took us past some farms being worked by horses and mules and a green herbaceous field where four or five camels were having lunch. Fran explained that a farmer’s son had an allergy to cow’s milk and goat’s milk, but the farmer tried camel’s milk and it worked. She noted that camel’s milk is also under study for beneficial effects on diabetes and arthritis. The Amish, she said, were often on the cutting edge of any technology they were allowed to use. The lunch stop was at Liz’s Amish Kitchen. Fran explained that Amish people are not allowed to use elec- tricity in their homes and they hold church meetings in enlarged basements illuminated by sunlight, rather than in churches. We entered the cellar, sort of a non-alcoholic rathskeller and took our seats while a whole family -- father, mother, four teenaged daughters and two boys -- cooked and served a multi-course meal. They were like an instant family, making sure everybody had enough to eat and that everything got back to the kitchen with the most efficient use of their considerable energy. The food was wholesome and excellent and the four kinds of delicious dessert more than made up for the absence of Rhine wine. I spoke German to the young lady who was covering our part of the table and she replied with the same clear vocabu- lary and Allemanic accent. She and one of her sisters were fascinated when I explained that the German they spoke in the Amish country came from the vintage years of Ger- manic culture, before the words all got stuck together and all those positional adjectives turned modern German into legalese. I promised to mail them a few printed bilingual samples, and did so the next day. The honesty in the Amish country must be infectious. I also deleted any stuff about the glory of getting killed for the Fatherland. The Amish and the Mennonites wisely left Germany to get away from that sort of thing, though they bravely face death by overwork based on how fast they moved around the kitchen. Instead, I sent them the text of a wedding song, and a family argument about the side of the family from which the new baby had inherited his nose. The lunch ended with the whole family singing in English and in harmony. It was a touching and beautiful moment. The next stop was Henry’s miniature horse farm where Henry and his family, who are farmers and woodwork- ers, also breed and keep miniature horses about the size of a Great Dane, and offer buckboard rides with miniature teams. The tiny horses were adorable and Henry had a dry sense of humor. He spotted the fact that my wife spoke good English and asked where the people like her, whom had had seen before, actually came from. She tried to explain where Japan was. “He never heard about World War II,” she said in quiet astonishment. We bought a framed picture of cows because we could not get a miniature horse onto the bus. Henry had two concessions to vanity: a customized Amish buggy he said was his son’s with upholstery and a simulated instrument panel, and a full-sized horse, obvi- ously a very spirited animal, that he said was a retired race- track trotter. Amish teens are not supposed to race their buggies, but reportedly do exactly that when their fathers are not looking. After another stop at a country store with facilities and food, we left. We were sad to do so. These people are like the long-lost relatives you wish you remembered. I met my wife in college and the Amish usually leave school at 14, so that would have been a loss. I could have passed on most of that other stuff. The news stories at home when I left were a kid from the high school being arrested for the second or third time for selling heroin, and photo- graphs of cars broken to the firewalls smacking into the telephone poles, or one another. Who really needs cyber- bullying? Who really needs plastic grass? Who really needs to know which about the lives of the rock stars? The ride back was more of the same, except for the instant nostalgia. I had a feeling I would win the prize on the bus, and I did. It was a $5 increment for the next trip. We will be back. If they need translators -- I know German and French and some Spanish -- we may not leave again. Letters to the Editor Resident airs views on global warming Dear Editor: Despite the false science efforts of the global warming alarmists, CO2 and mankind have been exonerated from causing climate change. George White, in his epic work “CO2 Forcing: Fact or Fiction” states: “Long term climate is driven by the variability in the Earth’s orbit and axis, amplified by the ebb and flow of surface ice. There are many shorter term effects that can temporarily push the climate warmer or cooler. The data provides no support whatsoever for any kind of casual connection between CO2 levels and future temperatures. Biology alone is sufficient to explain the correlations between temperature, CO2, and CH4 seen in the data.” Environmentalists would be better served concentrating their efforts on reducing real pollution of the air and water and stop trying to impose a third world standard of living on the United States. Joel Winton Wyckoff Candidacy withdrawn Dear Editor: After much deliberation, I have reluctantly pulled out of the November Franklin Lakes Board of Education elec- tion for numerous business and family considerations. It was my utter dismay over decisions made during our past school year that prompted my entry originally -- what I viewed as the unnecessary wholesale dismantling of our current administration and the damage that ensued. As a board member, I hoped to help build a bridge toward con- sensus with an open positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and respect for all view points to move us forward in the best interests of our children, citizens, and education com- munity. I planned a positive campaign and hope all candi- dates will stay positive and transparent, avoiding the nasty anonymous politicking we saw last time around. Although I’ve pulled out, I plan continued involvement. My deepest thanks go to all of you who expressed your sup- port for my candidacy. Right now, experience is crucial as the incoming board will choose our next superintendent -- one who will come in facing many internal and external challenges and must be up to the task. I want to see people at our board of edu- cation table who will work together and take the input of our entire community into account. I want representatives I can trust to make decisions that will result in the right long- term investments to strengthen our schools and maximize return on my tax dollars and property value. Kathie Schwartz and Christine Christopoul are the candidates with the integrity, proven track record of well thought out, fact-based decision making, collaborative work ethic, and the extensive experience we need to bring stability back to our district. Kathie Schwartz and Chris- tine Christopoul have my full support in November, and I hope they have yours. Thank you! Susan Miller Franklin Lakes Efforts of many make Wyckoff special Dear Editor: Now that summer is winding down, I would like to take this opportunity to offer a sincere thank you to the township administrator, the members of the Wyckoff Police Depart- ment, and the crew of the DPW for all of their efforts over the last several months. Although there was some inconvenience during town- wide paving projects, that inconvenience was kept to a minimum. Traffic flowed fairly easily in areas adjacent to the paving projects, the DPW crews treated people’s prop- erty with respect, and the police force was able to continu- ally view town-wide needs along with neighborhood needs. The coordination and supervision that emanated from the township administrator’s office was the lubricant that kept (continued on page 20) Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • September 18, 2013 Candidates (continued from page 3) business has arisen, and she had to step back for a few months to focus on that. Miller explained that her withdrawal was also caused by “numerous business and family considerations.” She explained further that she originally decided to seek elec- tion to the school board because she was dismayed over the decisions made during the past school year, which she viewed as the “unnecessary wholesale dismantling of our current administration and the damage that ensued.” Koenigsberg, Holst, and Miller all expressed their sup- port for Schwartz and Christopoul. Christopoul has lived in Franklin Lakes for 14 years with her husband Tom and three children, ages 16, 13 and 11. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial decision sys- tems and a master’s in business administration, both from SUNY Albany. She has been involved in community volunteerism, including serving as a trustee of the Franklin Lakes Board of Education for the past three years. She has served as the board’s vice president and as a member of the board’s Cur- riculum, Community Relations, Operations, and Legisla- tive committees. Prior to serving on the school board, Christopoul was president of the Woodside Avenue School Parent Teacher Association and president of the Franklin Lakes Education Foundation. Schwartz has been a Franklin Lakes resident for 14 years, and has three children who attend Woodside Avenue School. She has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Rut- gers College (School of Business) and an MBA in finance from New York University’s Stern School of Business. She spent 10 years in the banking and finance industry, with her most recent position as a managing director with Deutsche Bank’s private client and asset management group. Schwartz, who previously served four years on the board, was the board’s president, vice president, chair of the Finance Committee. She also served on all of the other board committees. She was the Franklin Lakes Education Foundation representative for the board for two years and the Woodside Avenue School PTA liaison for one year. Valvano grew up in the Shadow Lakes area of Frank- lin Lakes and attended the Woodside Avenue School, the Franklin Avenue Middle School, and graduated from Ramapo High School. He and his wife Lisa have two sons at the Franklin Avenue Middle School and a daughter in kindergarten at High Mountain Road School. He is a certified public accountant, having earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from William Paterson University and a master’s degree in taxation from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is chief financial officer of Flow- ers National Bank. His previous employers include Price- waterhouseCoopers, LLP and JPMorgan Chase & Co. Valvano is an assistant coach of the 13U and 11U Frank- lin Lakes War Eagles baseball teams and coaches in the borough’s recreational basketball program. Previously, Valvano served as president and as a riding member of the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Zolfo, who was born in Brooklyn, New York, and his wife Denise moved to Franklin Lakes in 1999. They have three children: 13-year-old Ava, who attends the Frank- lin Avenue Middle School; and twin eight-year-old sons Anthony and Matthew, who attend High Mountain Road School. Zolfo earned his undergraduate degree from Saint John’s University and his law degree from the University of Miami. He began practicing corporate law in 1986 and has worked for various Fortune 100 companies during the span of his 27-year career, the last nine of which have been spent with Express Scripts, Inc. in the borough. Letters to the Editor (continued from page 19) everything running smoothly. I would also like to thank the members of Partners in Pride for their continuous beautification efforts throughout the town. It really makes a difference and makes us smile as we drive or walk in town and come upon these little pock- ets of beauty. I was especially delighted to see the newly planted triangle near the ambulance corps building as I left the library recently. All these things serve as a reminder of what a won- derful town Wyckoff continues to be. In my 45 years as a Wyckoff resident, I have witnessed so many examples of both paid employees and local volunteers working cease- lessly to maintain all that makes Wyckoff so special. It is heartwarming to know that this tradition continues. We are the lucky beneficiaries of the kindness and generosity of others. Nancy Drabik Wyckoff Candidate pulls out of contention Dear Editor: After much difficult consideration, I have decided to withdraw from the Franklin Lakes Board of Education race. I entered the race because I was disappointed in the consistent lack of transparency and consensus building among many of the trustees. I felt decisions were being made without consideration of large portions of the com- munity, and I strongly felt I could make a positive impact. However, an unexpected opportunity has arisen to launch a new business, so I have to step back for a few months and focus on that. I’m confident that two candidates have the conviction and compassion required to represent our entire commu- nity by listening to others, collaborating, and building consensus. These two candidates are Kathie Schwartz and Christine Christopoul. With all the change that has happened in our district, now is the time for experience, and they have that as well. When my children were in kindergarten, Kathie Schwartz was president of the Franklin Lakes Board of Education. I was always impressed with her professionalism. She encouraged all trustees to share their views on difficult topics and saved her own comments for last. That shows she is someone who is committed to what is best for our children and building consensus within the group, regard- less of her own feelings. I have witnessed the same with Christine Christopoul. She listens, engages in respectful and thoughtful dialogue, and asks for clarity when needed. For these reasons, and more, I feel confident endorsing Kathie and Christine wholeheartedly. While I am out of the race for now, I plan to run next year. In the meantime, I trust Kathie and Christine with my children’s education and with my tax dollars, and I hope you will, too. Please support Kathie Schwartz and Christine Christo- poul in November. Vicki Holst Franklin Lakes September 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 Obituaries Beatrice Albanese Beatrice Albanese of Delray Beach, Florida, formerly of Suffern, New York, died Aug. 14. She was a 1939 gradu- ate of Suffern High School. She retired from the law firm Lexow and Jenkins in 1979. She was a real estate agent with Southeast Realty Equities in Boca Raton until her 90 th birthday. She is survived by her children Mary Tuttle Dis- cini of Mahwah; Louise Leslie of Alexandria, Virginia; and Debra Albanese, August Albanese, and Patricia Evanicki, all of Boynton Beach, Florida. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and her brother Louis Rittendale of Monsey, New York. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. A memorial service will be held on Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Suf- fern, New York. Hatsu Ashline Hatsu Ashline of Wyckoff, formerly of Fort Lee, died Sept. 7. She was 88. She was born in Tokyo, Japan. Before retiring in 2000, she was a dental technician. She is sur- vived by her daughters Patricia A. Di Diego and Elizabeth Tiffany-Ellis, DNP, two grandchildren, and two great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Robert John Ashline. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association - Northern Regional Office at Oradell, 690 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 300, Oradell, NJ 07649. Edith A. Mald Edith A. Mald of Wyckoff died Sept. 11. She was 97. She graduated from Teaneck High School in 1934 and was employed by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., where she held various supervisory positions during her 40 years of service before retiring in 1978. She was an active member in several Reformed churches, the last being Marble Colle- giate Church in New York City, where she was a volun- teer and lay reader. She is survived by her brother Harold J. Wilson of Peck Lake, New York, her nephews John P. Wilson of Nanuet New York and Robert Wilson of Haw- thorne, and her niece Nancy Soga of Long Valley. She is also survived by great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her husband William C. Mald. Arrange- ments were made by C. C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Light- house for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, NY, NY 10022 or Marble Collegiate Church, 1 West 29th Street, NY, NY 10001. Gordon M. Nonnemacher Gordon M. Nonnemacher of Mahwah, formerly of Wyckoff, died Sept. 10. He was 85. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was in management at West- ern Union in Upper Saddle River from 1967 to 1985. He is survived by his wife E. Pat Corcoran and his daughter Lois Rueckel. He is also survived by five stepchildren, seven step-grandchildren, and his brother Lee Nonnemacher. He was predeceased by his first wife Jane Nonnemacher. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Doctors without Borders USA, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030 or to the Salvation Army, 31 Van Houten Street, P.O. Box 1976, Paterson, NJ 07509. Father Eugene Palumbo, SDB Father Eugene Palumbo, SDB died Sept. 11. He was 91. He was a professed Salesian of Don Bosco for 72 years and a priest for 62 years. He attended high school at the Sale- sian Minor Seminary, made his first profession of vows on Sept. 8, 1941, and graduated from Don Bosco College in Newton in 1944. He taught at Don Bosco Prep High School in Ramsey from 1944-1945 and at Hope Haven Orphanage in Marrero, Louisiana from 1945-1947. He studied theol- ogy at the Salesian College in Aptos, California, where he was ordained on June 17, 1951. He earned master’s degrees in education and English. After teaching for one year at Don Bosco Technical High School in Paterson (1951-1952), he served as vice principal of Don Bosco Technical High School in Boston from 1952 to 1964 and then as direc- tor there from 1966 to 1975. For 17 years (1975-1992), he was administrator of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Mahwah. In the ensuing years, he helped with sacramental needs in numerous parishes in the Diocese of Paterson and the Archdiocese of Newark, used his journalistic talents to produce various writings on religious topics, and resided at Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey. He is survived by the Salesian Community of Don Bosco Prep, his brother James Palumbo of Toms River, and numerous nieces and nephews. Memo- rial donations may be made to the Don Bosco Prep Student Assistance Fund. Susann Marie Sabatini Susann Marie Sabatini of Mahwah died Sept. 10. She was 57. She is survived by her son Matthew Bender and two grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Becker Funeral Home in Westwood. Memorial donations may be made to Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, National Process- ing Center, P.O. Box 1245, Albert Lea, MN 560079976. Milan Rasik Shah Milan Rasik Shah of Ridgewood died Sept. 2. He was 37. He graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1993. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1997 with a bach- elor’s degree in finance. He was an operating partner at Golden Gate Capital. Prior to this, he was vice president and head of corporate development for Albemarle and a director in investment banking at Deutsche Bank, cover- ing the chemical industry. He was an adjunct professor of finance at Louisiana State University and mentored inner city high school students in economics and finance as one of his many charitable activities. He is survived by his wife Lila Khatib Damavandi Shah of Ridgewood and his chil- dren Roxana and Cyrus. He is also survived by his mother Asha Shah and his siblings Vinay Shah, Mamta Shah Saxman, and Meeta Shah Michener. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. The family requests that memorial donations be made to a trust for his children. Additional information is available at www.milanshahmemorial.com. Emil Sydoruk Emil Sydoruk of Wyckoff died Sept. 8. He was 89. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He gradu- ated from Penn State University and was an aeronauti- cal engineer with Curtiss Wright in Fairfield. He was a member of the Activities Unlimited Club of Wyckoff. He is survived by his wife Anna Mae Sydoruk and his chil- dren Ronald Sydoruk of Upper Saddle River and Linda Akerley of Tolland, Connecticut. He is also survived by three grandchildren and his sister Olga Woods of Daytona Beach, Florida. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Clara Vander Wall Clara Vander Wall, nee Van Meekeren, of Wyckoff died Sept. 5. She was 92. Born in Holland, she came the United States as a child and had lived in Wyckoff since 1954. She was a member of the Abundant LifeReformed Church in Wyckoff and volunteered at the Eastern Christian Chil- dren’s Retreat in Wyckoff. She is survived by her children Nicholas Vander Wall Jr. and Jim Vander Wall, and two grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Rade Vander Wall and Ann Ruitenburg. She was predeceased by her husband Nicholas Vander Wall. Arrangements were made by Browning-Forshay Funeral Home in Haw- thorne. Memorial donations may be made to the Wyckoff Ambulance Corps or the Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff. Beatrice V. Ward Beatrice V. Ward, nee Rose, of Mahwah, formerly of Wyckoff, died Sept. 10. She was 87. She was a former member of Midland Park United Methodist Church in Mid- land Park. She is survived by her daughters Bonnie Ward of Pelham, New Hampshire and Sharon Coppola of Pomp- ton Lakes, and five grandchildren. She is also survived by Gerry and Bob Rutz of Wyckoff. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond C. Ward and her brothers Howard and Charles Rose. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Jean J. Woods Jean J. Woods, nee Melber, of Franklin Lakes, formerly of Hawthorne, died Sept. 9. She was 82. Before retiring, she was employed by Motorola Co. of Glen Rock. She was a parishioner of Saint Anthony’s R.C. Church in Hawthorne. She is survived by her children Sharon Woods of Franklin Lakes and John Woods of North Haledon, and three grand- children. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Paul Brooks. She was predeceased by her husband John Woods. Arrangements were made by Browning-Forshay Funeral Home in Hawthorne. Memorial donations may be made to the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 302, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • September 18, 2013 Moviegoers’ demand for 3D apparently waning by Dennis Seuling Moviegoers who arrive at the theater to see the latest, heavily advertised movie discover there are various options. The film is available in 3D for a surcharge of sev- eral dollars, or in the two-dimensional standard version. If the family is along, the 3D version can add considerably to the cost. When “Avatar” was released in 3D in 2009, its spectac- ular imagery and painstaking cinematography justified the use of 3D and enhanced the experience of seeing the movie in a theater. Studios were not immune to the megabucks earned by “Avatar,” but attributed its box office gross to 3D rather than the script, direction, and groundbreaking visuals. Soon, moviegoers were inundated with 3D movies, some good, others hardly worth the effort or the additional fees charged at the box office. Back in the early 1950s, 3D had a brief heyday, drawing crowds because of the novelty. “House of Wax” (1953), one of the best of the lot, combined horror and Vincent Price with the technique of jettisoning items toward the camera to exploit the 3D effect. “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954) introduced an entirely new and popular attraction to Universal’s stable of classic creatures that included the Frankenstein monster, Dracula, and the Wolf Man. These were exceptions in a spate of low-budget gim- micky films that quickly rang the death knell -- at least temporarily -- to the fad. Some films that had been shot in 3D, such as Alfred Hitchcock’s “Dial M for Murder” and A scene from ‘Avatar,’ the film that spurred a renewed fascination with 3D features. MGM’s musical “Kiss Me Kate,” were released in flat ver- sions once audiences tired of glasses that caused eyestrain and began to associate 3D with routine or substandard sto- ries. Since the ‘50s, 3D has been used only sporadically, mostly in horror films. The current 3D trend has endured somewhat longer than the ‘50s fad, but there are signs audiences are push- ing back. For “Cars 2,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” “Green Lantern,” and “King Fu Panda 2,” for instance, fewer than 50 percent of the audiences chose the 3D version. Viewers may simply be tired of a technique that fails to deliver promised thrills. A study of 400 filmgoers by L. Mark Carrier of Califor- nia State University concluded that compared with 2D, 3D movies do not produce more intense emotional reactions, are no more involving, and do not enhance the viewer’s ability to recall a film’s details. Carrier’s study did sug- gest that watching films in 3D tripled the risk of eyestrain, headache, or trouble with vision. Though there is at-home technology for 3D, consumers have been slow to embrace it, since it is still fairly expen- sive and requires new widescreen TVs and costly glasses. With lots of folks happy with their current big-screen TVs, shelling out more to watch 3D at home seems an unneces- sary extravagance. Still, the studios persevere. Upcoming 3D features include the science fiction thriller “Gravity” (Oct. 4), the animated films “Free Birds” (Nov. 1) and “Frozen” (Nov. 27), the prequel “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (Dec. 13), and the samurai fantasy “47 Ronin” (Dec. 25). The latest news is that MGM has retrofit “The Wizard of Oz” for 3D and it will play in IMAX theaters for one week beginning on Sept. 20. Can Dorothy’s ruby slippers dazzle even more in 3D? Can those flying monkeys appear even more menacing? Can Munchkinland take on greater magic? That remains to be seen. One thing is certain: Overall infatuation with 3D and audience demand for it as part of the film-going experience is waning. September 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • Page 23 ‘World War Z’ epidemic is baffling, terrifying by Dennis Seuling “World War Z” (Paramount) is easily the costliest zombie flick ever made. Not only does it feature amazing visual effects, it also offers a genuine movie star. That star is Brad Pitt, who was drawn to the project because of his kids’ fascination with zombies. He decided to pull out all the stops, get a huge budget, and make the zombie movie to end all zombie movies. The problem is, apparently no one clued Pitt in on what gives zombie pictures their appeal: the zombies, their voracious appetite for human flesh, and lots of blood and gore. Because of its PG-13 rating, “World War Z” is fairly tame, though visually striking. The script is reminiscent of “Contagion” in its cutting from one international location to another, as U.N. investigator Gerry Lane (Pitt) attempts to discover the cause of the zombie epidemic and find a cure before the entire world is devoured. Call this the thinking person’s zombie film. It has a deliberate pace, doles out exposition that sounds scientifi- cally logical, and is well acted throughout. But the viewer still waits impatiently for the zombie scenes. Director Marc Forster packs a wallop in the movie’s climax, partic- ularly in a scene in which zombies climb over each other, forming a huge pileup in order to breach a high wall. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack contains featurettes on the movie’s origins, the place of zombies in literature and film, detailed analyses of specific action scenes, and a look at the scope of the film’s production. “Two Men in Manhattan” (Cohen Media Group) is Jean-Pierre Melville’s 1959 film noir about a U.N. delegate who has disappeared into thin air. Muckraking reporter U.N. investigator Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) and family attempt to escape ravaging zombie hordes in ‘World War Z.’ Moreau (Melville) joins forces with seedy, hard-drinking photographer Pierre (Pierre Grasset) on an assignment to find him. Their sole lead is a picture of three women. The movie poses a moral dilemma as the investiga- tion uncovers evidence that can either be suppressed to preserve the missing man’s reputation or be used to sen- sationalize their findings to make a fortune from their exclusive. Revered by both critics and filmmakers, Melville was called “the coolest, most stylish auteur of his time” by action director John Woo. Quentin Tarentino’s take: “Jean-Pierre Melville is to the crime film what Sergio Leone is to the Western.” With its smoky jazz score and exquisite black-and-white cinematography that hand- somely captures the city’s gritty streets at night, this is a French director’s homage to both New York City and American film noir. Blu-ray extras include a conversation between film critics who discuss the director and his impact on the French New Wave, and a new essay by a Melville scholar. The film is in French with English subtitles. “The Bates Motel: Season One” (Universal) is a pre- quel to Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 masterpiece of terror, “Psycho.” “The Bates Motel” features the odd relationship between 17-year-old Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) and his mother (Vera Farmiga). The series is set in con- temporary times, which initially might strike viewers as odd, since a teenage Norman should be placed around 1950. However, the show is so well scripted and so well acted that the viewer soon accepts the time shift. Farmiga, who has distinguished herself in numerous feature films, explores several facets of a woman trying to make a new life as proprietor of a motel, a mother whose experience with men is affecting her impressionable son, (continued on Crossword page) Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • September 18, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) a victim of violence, and a participant in a murder cover- up. Viewers see the strain on the relationship between mother and son as the boy wants to blend in, have friends, and divorce himself from his mother’s complicated issues. Highmore (“Finding Neverland”) has done his home- work. His expressions and mannerisms conjure memo- ries of Anthony Perkins as the adult Norman, and he is at his best observing, contemplating, and struggling with young Norman’s inner demons. Bonuses on both the 10-episode Blu-ray and DVD edi- tions include deleted scenes and a Paley Center discus- sion with the show’s cast and creative team. “Java Heat” (IFC) stars Mickey Rourke and Kellan Lutz in an exotic action thriller. Following a terrorist attack in Indonesia that killed the country’s beloved Sul- tana, American Jake Travers (Lutz) finds himself at the center of the already tense conflict between the West and Islam. Lost among labyrinths of religious, political, and cultural havoc in the world’s largest Muslim nation, Jake teams up with Muslim detective Hashim (Ario Bayu). They embark on a treacherous manhunt for the attack’s real perpetrator, a new breed of terrorist (Rourke) who is even more twisted and terrifying than the jihadist terror- ists. Jake must learn to abandon his thirst for vengeance in order to stop the mastermind from striking again. As a buddy flick, “Java Heat” falls flat. Lutz and Bayu try, but never develop believable camaraderie. The dia- logue is ordinary and merely serves to propel the pro- tagonists from one sequence of mayhem to the next. The action set pieces have a “been there-seen that” feel, as chases and gun battles fail to enliven a strictly routine movie. Blu-ray extras include a making-of featurette and a theatrical trailer. The film is also available on DVD. BBC Home Entertainment offers two new “Doctor Who” DVD releases. “The Ice Warriors” finds Earth facing a new Ice Age. While a dedicated team of scientists battles to hold the approaching glaciers at bay, a startling discovery is made deep within the ice -- an alien war- rior, frozen for thousands of years. It is soon discovered that Earth is under threat from the Ice Warriors, fearsome Martians intent on conquering our planet for themselves. “Scream of the Shalka,” the first fully animated Doctor Who story, follows the Tardis as it lands in a small Eng- lish village in 2003, where the population is living in fear of a malevolent alien force. With the help of UNIT and his new friend Alison, the doctor discovers that a race called the Shalka are residing underground, preparing to strip away Earth’s ozone layer and embark on a full-scale invasion of the planet. Both releases contain generous bonus features. September 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • Page 25 �������������������������� SERVICE MART HELP WANTED REAL ESTATE SALES FRANKLIN LAKES Get your license in 2.5 weeks. Start earning money with the busy & bustling Franklin Lakes Weichert Office offering the best training & support in the industry. 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Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. Thank you, St. Jude. RH Prayer to St. Clare 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. mr RELIGIOUS Prayer to the Blessed Virgin cont. from preceding page Prayer to St. Jude (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. cd Thank You St. Jude May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glori- fied, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day by the ninth day, your prayer will be answered. Publi- cation must be promised. Thank you St. Jude. jw CLASSIFIED Up to 3 lines .............................. $12.00 $12.50 Each additional line ................... $2.50 Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________ Phone _______________________________________ (25 Characters per line including spaces and punctuation) Carefully check your advertisiment the day it appears since we can not be responsible for errors of any kind in subsequent editions of the same ad. 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Thank you, St. Jude. kv 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. kr Planning on Dining Out? Check our Restaurant guide for the finest dining. Prayer to St. Clare 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. 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Concert tickets available Tickets are now available for Wyckoff Reformed Church’s Oct. 26 concert featuring jazz legend Bucky Piz- zarelli 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. Those hoping to attend this concert may call the church office at (201) 891-1782 to make certain tickets are available. This concert is the third event in the WRC series of live jazz and blues concerts. Considered jazz royalty, Pizzarelli has a career that spans more than 60 years and includes work with the Vaughn Monroe Orchestra and on Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show.” He has performed at the White House, and with Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, and Claude “Fiddler” Williams. He is a featured performer on the Paul McCartney album “Kisses on the Bottom.” Last year, Pizzarelli became one of the first musicians in New Jersey to have two of his guitars, along with a recorded history of his lifetime in music, accepted into the Smithso- nian Institute in Washington, D.C. Laub, who plays concerts and clubs throughout the New York Metropolitan area, including at the Metropoli- tan Museum of Art, the Les Paul Museum, and the Annual Elkhart Jazz Festival, is a regular at Smalls Jazz Club in Greenwich Village. For the past 12 years, he has been a consistent playing partner of Pizzarelli, his mentor and friend. terrariums, gourds, pumpkins, and succulent gardens. The program will run through Oct. 24. The farm will host fall gardening workshops and semi- nars on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. Private group workshops are available. Workshop participants will learn how to create a fall fairy, gnome, or miniature garden; holiday centerpieces, grave blankets, and wreaths; and how to decorate with gourds and pumpkins. Hayrides will be available beginning Oct. 5. Children may participate in a Halloween craft program on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parents are invited to arrange for a fairy and gnome garden birthday party. Birthday parties and class trips are available by reservation only. For more information about Abma’s fall events, program fees, and reservations, contact Catherine at the Greenhouse at (201) 891-0278 extension 6 or catherine@abmasfarm. com for information. Monday at the Movies slated The Wyckoff Public Library, located at 200 Woodland Avenue, presents free screenings of movies on Mondays at 2 p.m. in the Shotmeyer Room. A screening of “Akeelah and the Bee” (2006) will be held on Sept. 23. The film stars Angela Bassett and Lau- rence Fishburne. Eleven-year-old Akeelah Anderson’s life is not easy. Her father is dead, her mom ignores her, and her brother is a gang member. Akeelah participates in a spelling bee to avoid detention, and much to her surprise, she wins. As the possibility of making it all the way to the Scripps National Spelling Bee looms, Akeelah could provide her community with someone to rally around and be proud of—but only if she can overcome her insecurities and her home life. The movie is rated PG and is 112 minutes long. On Sept. 30, “Quartet” (2012) starring Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, and Billy Connolly will be featured. Cecily, Reggie, and Wilfred are in a home for retired musi- cians. Every year, on Oct. 10, they take part in a concert to celebrate Verdi’s birthday. This time around, Jean, who used to be married to Reggie, arrives at the home and dis- rupts their equilibrium. She still acts like a diva, but she refuses to sing. Still, the show must go on...and it does. The film is rated PG-13 and runs for 98 minutes. Club cancels Plant Sale The Wyckoff Area Garden Club has announced the cancellation of its Plant Sale. The event was scheduled for Sept. 28. Chamber to meet The Wyckoff Chamber of Commerce will meet on Thursday, Sept. 19. The meeting will be held at 8 a.m. at the Wyckoff YMCA’s McBride Lake House at 691 Wyckoff Avenue. Superintendent of Wyckoff Schools, Richard Kuder will discuss the current state of education in Wyckoff. RSVP to wyckoffchamber@gmail.com or call (201) 468-1999 for more information. Farm sponsors fall events Abma’s Farm, located at 700 Lawlins Road in Wyckoff, has announced its fall schedule of events. Activities will be available for participants of various ages. A children’s afterschool program will meet on Thurs- days from 4 to 5:45 p.m. Gardeners will learn about the cold weather crops growing in the Junior Master Gardener’s plot and make autumn crafts revolving around plants, including Wyckoff Seniors announces events The Wyckoff Seniors meet weekly on Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. at the Larkin House at 380 Godwin Avenue. Several events are planned for the coming months. On Sept 19, the seniors will visit the Westchester The- ater for lunch and the show, “Kiss Me Kate.” The cost for Wyckoff seniors who are not members of the club is $57. The club will travel to Ehrhardt’s for a German family- style lunch and dancing on Oct. 15. The cost for Wyckoff seniors who are not club members is $39. 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 includes a buffet lunch, a show entitled “The Rat Pack,” and $25 of slot play. To make a reservation, call Gloria at (201) 891-5672. Auxiliary plans meeting The Wyckoff Branch of The Valley Hospital Auxiliary will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Advent Lutheran Church, 777 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. The group will gather at 10:15 a.m. The meeting will feature the club’s annual Pot Luck Brunch. New members are welcome. Learn to play tennis The Wyckoff Recreation and Parks Department will host a Fall Tennis Learning Program for Wyckoff adults and children. Two clinics will be held: one on Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. beginning Sept. 20, and one on Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 21. Residents may sign up for one or both sessions depending on availability. The five- week classes will meet for one hour and will be held at the Memorial Tennis Courts at Scott Plaza. Registration will be accepted at the recreation office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday through Sept. 13. Space is limited. The cost of the program is $85. For more information, call (201) 891-3350. Ladies Tennis Classic set The Wyckoff Family YMCA will host its first Ladies Tennis Classic on Thursday, Sept. 26. The event will be held at the Indian Trail Club at 830 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes, and will benefit the Y’s programs for specially challenged children. The event will begin at 9 a.m. with registration and breakfast. Play will start at 9:30 a.m. Lunch, contests, and prizes will follow at 12:30 p.m. The fee to participate is $75. Tennis whites are required. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, or to register to play, contact Nancy Addis at nancya@wyckoffymca.org or (201) 891-2081. 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 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • September 18, 2013