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Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432-0096 of Hawthorne Total Window & Wall Fashions 5 Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • August 14, 2013 Villadom Happenings Abma’s to host Annual Corn Fest Celebrate this summer’s harvest at Abma’s Annual Corn Fest. The event will be held Aug. 17 from noon to 3 p.m., weather permitting. Festivities will include games, corn eating contests, corn doll crafts, and grilled corn. Attend- ees may enjoy pony rides, a free petting zoo, and family fun. Corn eating contests will be held at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Participants will be grouped in various age categories. Abma’s Farm, located at 700 Lawlins Road in Wyckoff, is Bergen County’s only produce, poultry, and pork farm. This family owned and operated farm grows close to 100 varieties of produce in Wyckoff during the growing season. Its award-winning farmers market, which is open year round, is stocked with GMO-free vegetables and fruits, hormone- and antibiotic-free chicken and pork, and eggs from cage-free chickens. Classes of 1978 and 1974 set joint reunion The Midland Park High School Class of 1978 and the Ho-Ho-Kus Class of 1974 will hold a combination 35 th and 39 th reunion on Friday, Oct. 25. The event will be held at the Brownstone House in West Paterson. For more information, contact Sondra Gnehm Lougee at sondra.lougee@gmail. com, Sandy Richardella Wright at sandy.richardella@gmail. com, or Robert Stemple at rbstemple@yahoo.com. Walking club forming The Valley Hospital Community Health Education Department will host a free educational program, “Healthy Steps Walking Club,” on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The group will meet at 9 a.m. at the Ridgewood Public Library located at 125 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. Healthy Steps is a 12-week walking program designed to encourage physical fitness among people of all ages in a fun and motivational atmosphere. Walking regularly can help reduce the risk of health conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes. Participants will meet the team leader and fellow walkers, and start off the season with health information and baseline screenings, including blood pressure, weight, body fat analysis, waist and hip measurements, and a health age risk assessment. Registration is required. For more information and to register, call (201) 291-6090 or visit www.valleyhealth. com/events. Space is limited. Sale slated at de Snoep Winkel The de Snoep Winkel Gift Shop and Tea Room at Chris- tian Health Care Center in Wyckoff will hold a Sidewalk Sale on Friday, Aug. 16. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Tea Room. Many items will be offered below cost, including baskets, seasonal gifts, garden and home decor, jewelry, and more. Additional items inside the shop will also be on sale. The shop is located off the Commons entrance of CHCC (use the 700 Mountain Avenue entrance). For more information, call (201) 848-5946. All proceeds from de Snoep Winkel benefit residents and patients of the center. Anyone interested in volunteer- ing at de Snoep Winkel may call Dot Faasse at (201) 848- 5797. For more information about this and other events, visit www.chccnj.org. Golf Outing to benefit Go4TheGoal, HUMC The Capital Grill in Paramus will host its Second Annual Golf Outing on Monday, Sept. 9. The outing will be held at the Hackensack Country Club at 800 Soldier Hill Road in Oradell. Proceeds from the event will benefit Go4TheGoal and the Pediatric Cancer Unit at Hackensack University Medical Center. The day will begin with transportation between the Capital Grille at Garden State Plaza and the Hackensack Country Club. Registration and lunch will be at 11 a.m. The round of golf will begin with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. At the 19 th hole, participants will find cocktails and prizes. The dinner and auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Capital Grill. Friends and family are invited to join the golfers at the dinner. The cost to attend is $450 per golfer; $150 for dinner only. Golfers score for ‘Billy’s Buddies’ Wally Parker, Larry Parker, Lee Parker, and Russ Parker were among the golfers who participated in the Wyckoff YMCA’s Fifth Annual Billy’s Buddies Golf Outing at Ballyowen Golf Club in Hamburg. The event, sponsored by the Luckow and Parker families, attracted 70 golfers in support of the Y’s Billy’s Buddies program, which provides families of children with Down syndrome with valuable resources, programs, and networking opportunities. The Y offers many programs for all types of special needs including Shining Star Express, and the Personal Partners fitness program. The Wyckoff Y is also home to the Quest Autism Foundation. The event was organized by Lee Parker, Y board member and owner of 3 Chicas Mexican Kitchen in Wyckoff. Jim Hourihan’s son, Billy, was the inspiration for the Billy’s Buddies programs. The Capital Grill is seeking sponsors and donations of auction items or services for the event. To donate to the auction, call (201) 628-4072. For donations of merchandise for the golf gift bags, contact Juliana at Paramus@tcgdine. com or (201) 845-7040. For information about sponsorship opportunities, e-mail Paramus@tcgdine.com. The Go4theGoal Foundation was founded and is run by Dr. Richard and Beth Stefanacci. The Stefanaccis lost their oldest son, Richard, at the age of 14 to Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. The foundation assists with help- ing children affected by cancer achieve their goals. To register for the outing, visit www.go4thegoal.org to obtain a brochure. Free concerts offered The Holland Christian Home is again hosting “Summer Nights at the Gazebo,” a series of free, monthly outdoor concerts open to music-lovers of all ages. On Aug. 20, the Garden State Harmonica Club will present a variety of lively tunes played on an even wider variety of harmonicas. The final concert of this series will be Sept. 17, when the Ramapo Valley Ramblers will return with their Bluegrass music. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. at the gazebo on the Holland Christian Home campus located at 151 Graham Avenue in North Haledon. Performances will be moved indoors to the home’s chapel in the event of inclement weather. Seating is provided, but attendees are invited to bring their favorite lawn chairs. Refreshments will be served following each concert. For more information, call (973) 427-4087 or visit www.hollandchristianhome.org. 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. (continued on page 22) August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 3 Area Ridgewood Water’s shut-off deleted in three towns by John Koster Glen Rock, Midland Park, and Wyckoff -- three of the four towns served by the Ridgewood Water Company - - have deleted the options of shutting off water service to customers for up to 90 days for violating watering bans. The three municipalities have adopted, or are in the pro- cess of adopting, watering regulations on a town-by-town basis. Wyckoff officials, who introduced the draft of the new watering ordinance at the Aug. 6 township committee meeting, noted that Wyckoff’s version does not include the clause in the original Ridgewood version that threat- ened a possible shut-off to customers who ignore watering regulations. Wyckoff also deleted jail penalties. A require- ment for a $50 fine for violations (payable to the Viola- tions Bureau) was inserted instead in the Wyckoff version. Midland Park’s ordinance, adopted on July 25, imposes a maximum fine of $100 or/and 15 days of imprisonment. Glen Rock has inserted a $50 fine as opposed to threat- ening a water shut-off for violators. The jail option has also been removed from that borough’s ordinance. “Midland Park didn’t want to get involved with the water shut off aspect of enforcing the water restrictions. It is up to Ridgewood Water to file charges rather than our police department,” explained Midland Park Mayor Pat- rick “Bud” O’Hagan. Additionally, since Glen Rock, Wyckoff, and Midland Park have taken Ridgewood to court for allegedly using Glen Rock, Midland Park, and Wyckoff water service fees to pay Ridgewood salaries not related to water services, the officials were unwilling to threaten their own residents with a water shut-off -- which was deemed unlikely in any case due to safety and sanitary reasons. The ordinance Wyckoff introduced last week provides for a $50 fine and eliminates the Ridgewood language “not to exceed $500 or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days, or both. Upon further violations, the Depart- ment of Water Supply shall have the right and is hereby empowered to cut off the supply of water to the premises and meter upon and from which such violation shall have taken place for such a period or periods of time as shall be deemed necessary to secure compliance with all the terms of this chapter.” The ordinance as adopted in Midland Park and intro- duced in Wyckoff provides for four phases of user restric- tion, and this language was retained as written. Stage I, Moderate, provides for mandatory restriction of irrigation to Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at properties with odd-numbered addresses and Wednes- days, Fridays, and Sundays at properties with even-num- bered addresses. Irrigation using a hand-held hose shall be allowed at any time. No irrigation shall be allowed on Mondays except for the use of a hand-held hose. Stage I regulations shall be effective each year begin- ning June 1 and continuing through Sept. 15. Stage II, Severe, provides for mandatory restriction of irrigation to Tuesdays and Saturdays at properties with odd-numbered addresses and Wednesdays and Sundays at properties with even-numbered addresses. No irrigation shall be allowed Mondays, Thursdays, or Fridays except for the use of a hand-held hose. Irrigation using a hand- held hose shall be allowed ay any time. Stage III, Pending/Critical provides for mandatory restriction of irrigation to the use of a hand-held hose on Tuesdays and Saturdays at properties with odd-numbered addresses and Wednesdays and Sundays at even-num- bered addresses. No irrigation of any kind shall be allowed on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Stage IV, Critical, prohibits irrigation at any time. Exceptions for irrigation using a hand-held hose may be allowed under conditions prescribed by the Village Man- ager of Ridgewood. The Village Manager of Ridgewood is also empowered to declare elevated levels of restrictions based on the water supply and weather conditions. “The water restriction system is balanced and reason- able in allowing water use during various drought condi- tions without stopping all watering. The one day a week no usage allows the wells to recharge,” commented O’Hagan, noting that there had been complaints about the fairness of the new regulations because July and August have addi- tional odd numbered days. Wyckoff led the charge to take Ridgewood to court, later joined by Glen Rock and Midland Park, when an examination of the Ridgewood Water Company’s finances reportedly showed that water fees collected in other towns were being used to pay the salaries of Ridgewood police, firefighters, and other Ridgewood officials not employed by the water company. Neither side will comment on the details of the case since litigation at the Superior Court level is still in progress, but the practice was halted by Ridgewood Village Manager Ken Gabbert when he learned of it, though Ridgewood officials, including Gab- bert, deny any illegality. Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • August 14, 2013 Ridgewood Controversial pole installations expected to resume by John Koster The controversial installation of 65-foot wooden utility poles was slated to resume last week after a lengthy, tur- bulent meeting of resident opponents, the Ridgewood Vil- lage Council, and Public Service Electric & Gas Regional Public Affairs Manager David Hollenbeck.At press time, however, Mayor Paul Aronsohn said the installation of the poles would again be postponed. Hollenbeck, flanked by his own experts, asserted that Mayor Aronsohn’s account of how Ridgewood had been misled and did not expect 69,000-volt lines on 65-foot poles was itself misleading. He said that as he remembered the meetings with the Ridgewood Village Council in March, the height of the poles and the voltage had both been men- tioned, though he admitted that the exact route might not have been described. Deputy Mayor Albert Pucciarelli, an attorney, said the information had not been adequate for Ridgewood to inform residents or to make an informed consent. “In my opinion you (PSE&G) circumvented the law,” he told Hollenbeck. Not so, Hollenbeck said confidently. However, he did acknowledge not getting Ridgewood a draft of a PSE&G announcement in time to alert the neighbors. Since the poles are part of a national grid involving sev- eral other states, Ridgewood’s ordinance was superseded and could not have blocked construction. Ridgewood Vil- lage Attorney Matt Rogers had advanced the same concern at the first public meeting with residents some weeks ago. Hollenbeck noted that the utility company had delayed pole installation until the schools closed, but because of the work stoppage demanded by Ridgewood after the Hope Street neighbors and some other residents complained, the pole installation would now be carried on while school is in session in September. He said the company had initially tried to avoid this situation. Nicole Hough, a resident, submitted a petition with 250 signatures asking that the work be stopped. Jacques Harlow, a former council member and an engi- neer, said the utility company should install electric power lines under the street, as in New York City. Harlow said power lines could lead to fatalities if residents stepped on them. He added that, over the long haul, the utility would save money because it would not be billed for power fail- ures or food that is ruined when refrigeration stops during (continued on page 15) Public Service Electric & Gas Regional Public Affairs Man- ager David Hollenbeck speaking at last week’s meeting. August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 5 Ridgewood Menorah proposed for village’s Van Neste Park by John Koster The Ridgewood Village Council has tabled a proposal that would bring a meno- rah to the north side of Van Neste Park during this year’s Chanukah festival, but is expected to accept the suggestion. The issue will be discussed at the council’s Sept. 11 meeting. Rabbi David Fine of Temple Israel in Ridgewood said the menorah would be a good way to express the diversity of Ridge- wood’s religious community. He added that he had received considerable support from the Inter-faith Council of Ridgewood. Jeff Eilender, an attorney, submitted a four-page letter dealing with previous objections, mostly from the American Civil Liberties Union, to displays of any religious symbols on public property and pointed out that courts had affirmed the right to dis- play seasonal objects related to Christian- ity, Judaism, and secular symbols such as snowmen. Wyckoff has long displayed a Nativity Scene and a menorah in front of Wyckoff Town Hall along with choir sing- ers and other festive figures. The council and members of the audi- ence voiced no objections or concerns and (continued on page 17) Rabbi David Fine (third from left) is flanked by other members of the group requesting approval for a menorah, including Jeff Eilender, Michele Opper, Esther Zuckerman, Lara Cohen, and Nicole Cohen. Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • August 14, 2013 Ridgewood Hauck urged to recuse herself from Valley vote by John Koster Ridgewood resident Marcia Ringel has urged Councilwoman Gwenn Hauck to recuse herself from any votes concerning the Valley Hospital. “Ms. Hauck must recuse herself on any matter related to Valley Hospital,” Ringel asserted at last week’s council work ses- sion. “This recusal situation is not an ele- phant in the room -- it’s a herd of woolly mammoths in the room and they can’t find the door.” Ringel said Hauck had received an $870 campaign contribution from Valley Hos- pital and that the councilwoman’s long- standing volunteer role with the hospital’s activities ostensibly made it impossible for her to vote objectively. The hospital is now making a second bid at a zoning change to permit a massive renovation that is unpopular with many neighbors. The council must endorse any such zoning change to the master plan. Hauck did not respond, but Mayor Paul Aronsohn said that the time for the council’s vote is not in sight because the Ridgewood Planning Board still has the matter under study. “That’s an issue we’re going to look at when the time comes,” he said. Leonard Eisen, a resident who fre- quently speaks at council meetings, urged the council majority to reconsider the ouster of Ridgewood Village Manager Ken Gabbert. “My personal experience with the vil- lage manager has been satisfactory,” Eisen said. “I have changed my mind about the village manager’s ability...The village man- ager has managed to keep the village taxes at no change. I feel that the village council should reconsider the probable vote on this matter.” The council majority -- Mayor Aronsohn, Deputy Mayor Albert Puciarelli, and Hauck, who were running mates in the last election -- have been projected as voting to remove Gabbert at the Aug. 14 meet- ing. The 12 percent raise Gabbert received from a previous council -- Aronsohn voted “no,” and Puciarelli and Hauck were not yet council members -- was a key to the election in which Hauck edged out former Mayor Keith Killion, a supporter of the raise, by just eight votes. Inaugural exhibit Nanette Ferreri recently held her first photography exhibit. A reception took place at the Ridgewood Library. Twenty-seven people came out on a rainy day, sampled hors d’oeurves, and had a look at 19 of Ferreri’s best landscape photographs, taken mostly around Bergen County. For the past nine years, Ferreri has lived in Ridgewood, where she has found many lovely areas to photograph. The exhibit will be on display throughout the month of August in the auditorium of the Ridgewood Library at 125 North Maple Ave., Ridgewood. August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 7 Glen Rock Guests from Japan explore the ‘friendly borough’ by John Koster Most Onomachi guests from Japan rate the Glen Rock Pool as the borough’s fea- tured attraction, but for Makiko Fujii and Noe Ishii, having their photograph taken with “Darth Mayor” was also a big part of the fun. Glen Rock Mayor John van Keuren debuted his “Darth Mayor” costume when he convened a special late-season Hallow- een after the Oct. 29, 2011 snowstorm that knocked down electric wires and cancelled trick-or-treating for local children. The gathering of hundreds of costumed local kids and dozens of costumed adults during the first week of November 2011 was such a hit that the mayor borrows the judge’s robe Toasting marshmallows involved spontaneous combustion. Fu-ka Nishimaki and Natsumi Akasaka and a Darth Vader mask every year as a staple of the Onomachi visit. Fujii and Ishii had just exited a hero sand- wich lunch in the council chambers when they looked wide-eyed at “Darth Mayor” in the courtroom -- and pulled out their cameras. The Onomachi youngsters and the kids from their American host families were invited to take over the bench while Mayor van Keuren lectured from the usual vantage point of the members of the public. “This is where I and the council hold our formal meetings,” Mayor van Keuren said. (continued on page 8) Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • August 14, 2013 Guests from Japan (continued from page 7) “This is where we transact the business of the borough and then there’s a section called open to the public. The part of the meeting that is probably most useful is where the public comes to the microphone and can talk about things that concern them.” With Glen Rock resident Mari Aral translating, van Keuren and Onomachi visit organizer Kristen Stewart O’Brien explained about the rock on Rock Road that gave the borough its name. The students left the courtroom on their way to the pool, but took time to gaze at the turn-of- the-century photographs of Glen Rock when the borough still had mud streets, men sported handlebar moustaches, and women wore ground-length skirts. The 15 Onomachi youngsters and their three adult chap- erones spent the next week on to visits to New York City with a day at the Jersey Shore. Hiroyoshi Yoshida said Hurricane Sandy’s devastation of the shore reminded him of the way the seacoast of Japan looked like after the tsunami, but he believed Americans would rally and recover. “I was excited and impressed to see the Statue of Lib- erty,” Yoshida said. “The students were moved to look up at the tall statue. They saw it from a boat, which made it look small at first, but once they landed on the island where the statue stands, they were thrilled and took many photos.” “The Statue of Liberty was splendid and a lot bigger than I expected,” middle school student Natsumi Akasaka agreed. Fu-ka Nishimaki, another student, said that Times Square looks like any big city in Japan, a comment shared by other students. However, she was impressed with the Empire State Building because she could see the five bor- oughs of New York and even New Jersey from the top of the edifice. She also enjoyed seeing a production of “The Lion King.” “It was very interesting and exciting and we enjoyed it very much,” she said. “Everything is bigger than in Japan,” said Ryuya The Onomachi visitors pose for a group shot on the steps of Glen Rock Borough Hall. Yoshida. “American food is delicious and they offered us a big volume. We happened to eat Italian food.” Yoshida’s buddy Riku Namatame said he was delighted to see all the tall New York City buildings he had seen in American movies. “American host families were very kind and tried to make us talk a lot of English,” Namatame noted. Mayor van Keuren, using wooden chopsticks to light the heaters under the food trays at the farewell diner, said this year’s Onomachi visit was another success due to the Glen Rock host families, the Japanese visitors, and above all to Kristen Stewart O’Brien and Steve O’Brien and their families, who have organized Onomachi visits since Kris- ten taught in Japan after graduating from Glen Rock High School in 1987. “Steven and Kristen do a fantastic job every year,” the mayor said. “They’re terrific organizers and their enthusi- asm is contagious.” August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • Page 9 Make the morning rush to school a lot less hectic Weekday mornings during the school year can be hectic. Parents who must get their youngsters ready for school while preparing for their own day often find themselves rushing through the morning and wishing for just a little more time before they have to run out the door. While parents can’t add another hour to the morning unless they wake up earlier, there are ways they can be more efficient in the morning. An efficient morning is typ- ically a less hectic one, and the following are a few ways families can work together to make more efficient use of their time. Get a head start the night before. Perhaps the most effec- tive way to make mornings less hectic during the school year is to accomplish as much as possible the night before. Instead of making kids’ lunches each morning, make them at night right before you go to bed. Along with your kids, lay out their clothes for the next day before they go to sleep each night. This way kids won’t waste time in the morning agonizing over what to wear, and they are liable to put up less of a fuss in the morning if they had a hand in choosing their attire for the day. Avoid turning the kitchen into a diner each morning. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it also can be the most indecisive meal of the day. Kids likely will not want to eat the same thing for breakfast every day, but give them fewer options so let time will be spent discussing what they are going to eat. The more closely the breakfast options resemble those of a diner, the more time a child is liable to waste choosing what to eat. Limit time spent in the bathroom. Spending too much time in the bathroom is another way families waste time on weekday mornings. Bathroom time should be limited to a set amount of time per person so everyone can get where they need to go on time. How much time adults and chil- dren spend in the bathroom each morning should depend on how many bathrooms available and how many people are sharing them. Even if everyone has a private bathroom, try to limit the time spent in the bathroom to 15 minutes per person. Locate must-have items before going to bed at night. Car keys, cell phones, wallets, eyeglasses, and backpacks are a handful of items that will be needed at some point during the day. Locate these items before going to bed each night and place them in the same convenient place. This saves the trouble of running around in the morning look- ing for lost car keys or wondering where an item ended up the night before. Turn off the television. Watching television in the morning can be very distracting, which can make it harder for adults and kids alike to get out the door on time. Kids might want to watch cartoons, which may keep them from preparing for school or brushing their teeth. Adults can grow easily distracted by news programs and morning shows, which will eat up time they need to get ready for the day ahead. Gas up the car the night before. A pit stop at the gas station en route to school or the office will only add to the hectic nature of the morning. Check the fuel gauge each night before arriving home and refuel your vehicle, if nec- essary. Weekday mornings during the school year can quickly become frenetic. However, using a few time-saving tips can ensure that everyone will start off the day a lot more relaxed. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • August 14, 2013 Glen Rock Craftsman meets challenges with panache by John Koster The tough times on Glen Rock’s Rock Road, where more than 20 storefronts have closed or are said to be closing, are more a challenge than a catastrophe to Geno Paolucci, who adapts to a changing econ- omy with a roster of skills he never learned in school. “I just saw a way that I could meld a pas- sion with a service,” Paolucci said recently. His passion is wood-working, a hobby he has pursued since high school and after college. The service is restoring quality furniture. Ten years ago, before Paolucci took over the venerable Glen Rock Hardware Store on Rock Road and turned it into Glen Rock Paint and Hardware, he was a systems con- sultant for the Bank of New York. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Rut- gers and a master’s in engineering from the University of Maryland. He was always a woodworker, and he has a lathe and other precision tools in his home in Ramsey. “We bought more tools when we first got married,” Paolucci said. “It was always a labor of love and it just sort of expanded in my spare time.” Paolucci has built armoires and other furniture from the floor up, but what he does at Glen Rock Paint is mostly the res- toration of family keepsakes or garage sale treasures that need more than a little work to turn back into antiques. He also fixes things using ingenuity and craft skills. Recently, he was asked to look at a broken office chair and urged to repair it only if he could do so at a reason- able cost. “The pedestal was deader than dead, but I remembered that I had another chair lying around where the seat was shot but the ped- estal still worked.” The conglomerate chair was back in action at a fraction of the cost of a new one. Before he started to restore furniture, Paolucci also used his display window to sell crockery and other fixtures from res- taurants that had gone out of business. “It’s a brave new world out there,” he said. “It’s also scary.” However, his imagi- nation and hands-on skills have opened up one more opportunity to stay in the private sector on Rock Road and help other people who are also tight for cash, or perhaps just sentimental about heirlooms that have seen better days. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Geno Paolucci August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & III • Page 11 Skin cancer risks persist in every season Skin cancer can affect anyone, and overexposure to the sun, a key risk factor for skin cancer, can occur at any time of year. Whether it is a hot, sultry day spent by the pool or a chilly day skiing the slopes, any exposure to the sun can result in skin damage that can increase a person’s risk for skin cancer. Plus, certain areas of the body are more susceptible than others. How does skin cancer form? When DNA, the material that encodes genetic infor- mation in all cells of the body, is damaged and the body cannot repair that damage, a person’s risk for cancer increases. Damaged cells begin to grow and divide uncon- trollably. Damaged skin cells that divide and spread can cause skin cancer. Because skin cancer tumors generally form in the outer-most layer of the skin known as the epi- dermis, skin cancer may be more readily apparent and detectable than many other cancers in the early stages. The American Academy of Dermatology says that one in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer in their lifetime, while the Canadian Skin Cancer Foun- dation says that basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer, affects 50,000 to 60,000 Canadians each year. Where is skin cancer most likely to appear? Skin cancer is most likely to appear on the areas of the body most exposed to the sun. These include the head, face, neck, arms, and legs. Those who are bald or balding can also have skin cancer appear on their scalp. However, skin cancer can develop anywhere on the body where there is skin, which makes it important to routinely check all areas of the body for indicators of the disease. A recent study by The Mayo Clinic found that, while skin cancer can affect anyone, young women are more likely to receive a diagnosis. The study indicated that melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, has increased by eight times for women under the age of 40 since 1970. Even children can get skin cancer. A study in the journal “Pediatrics” found that the number of cases of skin cancer among children and adolescents has been increasing each year by about two percent. There are three main types of skin cancer. They include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Basal cell carcinoma occurs in the basal cells, which are the lowest level of the epidermis. It can appear as a shiny translucent or pearly nodule, a sore that continu- ously heals and then reopens, a pink slightly elevated growth, reddish irritated patches of skin, or a waxy scar. Squamous cell carcinoma occurs in the upper layer of the epidermis. It often looks like a crusty, red patch of skin. Melanoma begins in the melanocytes, the cells in the epidermis that give the skin its color. Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer because it can quickly spread into the lymph system of the body and organs. Melanoma can form in a preexisting mole or form a new mole. Exposure to sunlight is the leading cause of skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. While the rays of the sun may be more intense during the summer, any exposure to the sun can lead to skin cancer. The sun can reflect off snow and become concentrated. No matter how many layers a person wears during cooler weather, the head and neck tend to remain exposed to the sun’s damaging UV radiation year-round. Skin cancer is most likely to occur in people with pale skin who have a tendency to burn or freckle when exposed to the sun. But everyone should be diligent and cover up when spending time outdoors. No one is immune to skin cancer, and the change of seasons does not lower a person’s risk of getting the dis- ease. Anytime a person is in the sun, he or she runs the risk of UV exposure that can lead to skin cancer, which highlights the importance of taking preventive measures to safeguard yourself from skin cancer. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • August 14, 2013 Entertaining? Welcome guests with a healthy spread Entertaining is a big responsibility. When hosting at home, catering to guests’ dietary needs rests entirely on hosts’ shoul- ders. This may entail preparing vegetarian meals for your guests who do not eat meat or serving low-sodium fare for those with certain medical conditions. Some hosts like to go the extra mile when cooking for their guests, preparing healthy meals even when guests don’t make such requests. Trim- ming fat is a great way to serve a healthy spread to your guests, and there are many ways you can cut fat from favorite foods without sacrificing taste. Banish the butter. Sandwiches are pop- ular and convenient options when having a less formal affair. Though it is common to butter sandwich bread before piling on the deli meats and other fixings, leaving the butter behind is an easy way to trim fat from favorite sandwiches without greatly affecting taste. Let guests butter their own sandwiches if they like. The same principle can be applied to mayonnaise, which can add lots of fat to a sandwich. Prepare sand- wiches without mayo, and allow guests to add their own spreads if they wish. Cook with skim milk. Many recipes call for a dash or two of milk, and health-con- scious hosts can look out for their guests by cooking with skim or even low-fat milk instead of whole milk. Continue the low- fat or fat-free milk theme after dinner when serving coffee. Instead of offering whole milk or heavy cream when serving coffee after dinner, offer low-fat or skim milk instead. Physically remove fat from some foods. Perhaps the easiest way to cut fat from foods is to trim the fat from beef, pork, or chicken before cooking. When hosting a backyard barbecue, trim fat from steaks, chops, and chicken breasts before putting them on the grill. While some people love the taste of some grizzled fat with their barbecue, such an indulgence is unhealthy. Serve egg whites for breakfast. When hosting overnight guests, start the morning off right by serving egg whites for break- fast. Unlike whole eggs, egg whites contain no fat and no cholesterol but are still fla- vorful. Egg whites have become increas- ingly popular, so chances are your guests already opt for egg whites when making their own breakfasts at home. Another way to trim some fat from the most important meal of the day is to offer low-fat cream cheese when serving bagels, muffins, and toast. Low-fat or fat-free spreads tend to be just as flavorful as their less healthy alter- natives. Serve whole grains. When hosting a dinner party at home, opt for whole grains whenever possible. If serving a pasta dish, choose whole grain pastas instead of tra- ditional white pastas. Whole grain pastas tend to have fewer calories, and their fats are healthier fats. Whole grain pastas tend be less filling as well, so your guests likely won’t feel uncomfortable after eating. August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 13 Take steps to reduce stress and enjoy the benefits prevent stress or make stress that much worse. A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a nutritious diet, including one that keeps caffeine and sugar consumption to a minimum. The APA notes that poor nutrition is the fifth- leading cause of stress in the United States, so emphasizing a healthy diet may prevent the onset of stress or reduce its symptoms. Too much caffeine and sugar can cause mood and energy swings and negatively affect your ability to get a good night’s sleep. A bad night’s sleep will only exacer- bate stressful situations throughout the day. In addition to eating a healthy diet and finding time to exercise, limit alcohol consumption and stop smoking if you are a smoker. Excessive alcohol consumption and tobacco or drug use are negative ways to cope with stress and will Few men and women can avoid stress. Be it a byproduct of a hectic work environment or the result of juggling a family and a career, stress is a part of life for many adults. In fact, according to a report from the American Psycho- logical Association, 77 percent of adults experience physi- cal symptoms of stress on a regular basis. The APA also notes that job pressure is the leading cause of stress, fol- lowed by money and health. Many adults cannot envision a scenario in which they aren’t worrying about work or their finances, so it’s easy to assume there is little they can do to reduce their stress levels. However, there are several steps men and women can take on a daily basis to reduce their stress levels in an attempt to live a healthier life. Give yourself a little more leeway. Work-related stress is not always a byproduct of tension with coworkers or a seemingly endless workload. For some, work-related stress starts on the way into the office and continues on the trip home at the end of the day. Sitting in traffic when you have to be at the office by a given time is a significant stressor for many men and women. In a 2011 independent study commissioned by the navigation product manufac- turer TomTom(R), researchers studied the physiological stress markers in participants’ saliva and found that both men and women experienced an increase in stress when driving in traffic, even when they did not feel their stress levels increasing. Men had a particularly stressful experi- ence when sitting in traffic, as their stress levels increased by 60 percent when driving in traffic (female stress levels increased by 8.7 percent in the same circumstances). To avoid such increases in stress, leave for work a little earlier in the morning. Giving yourself an extra 15 to 20 minutes to get to the office may help you respond more positively to rush-hour traffic, reducing stress as you get ready for the day ahead. Leaving early may even allow you to take an alternate route to work that might be slightly out of the way but used by fewer motorists. Get out from behind your desk. Sitting behind a desk all day makes it easier to work through lunch, which can make the workday seem longer and more stressful. Take a more traditional lunch break, even if it’s only to the office kitchenette or cafeteria, so you can get away from your computer and think about something other than work for a little while. After lunch, take periodic breaks to stretch and to take a quick breather. Get a glass of water or a cup of tea or just walk around. Such breaks can prevent existing stress from escalating further or can help ward off work-related stress entirely. Make healthy changes. Your lifestyle can either help you only make stress worse, while avoiding such triggers may help prevent the onset of stress. Reduce your workload. The APA study found that 31 percent of adults admitted to having difficulty managing their responsibilities at the office and at home. It’s difficult to reduce your workload at home, so consider doing so at the office. This can be as simple as delegating responsibili- ties more often or as significant as working less. Stress is associated with a host of ailments, including heart disease and a weakened immune system, so even those adults who feel they cannot budge with regard to their professional responsibilities might need to do so if work-related stress has gotten out of hand, as the consequences of ignoring stress could prove dire. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • August 14, 2013 Healing in America’s heartland Recently, my wife’s schedule, my son’s schedule, and my own schedule left us a single sunny window, and we climbed through it. We all got together to look for some healing in America’s heartland at the Warren County Farm- ers Fair. The most spectacular feature of the fair is the hot air bal- loon rides. My wife and I sometimes watch the parti-col- ored balloons soar over my son’s house, Castle Dangerous, and drop off their passengers and crews in the surround- ing farmland. We had expected to spend some time with my grandson, too, but a break in his schedule for a visit to family friends left Johnny stuck with Mom and Pop. This could not have been easy for him, but he took it like a man -- or maybe like a kid again. The farmers fair takes place in an area that may or may not be Phillipsburg. The map is easy to follow, but the designations are amorphous. Out in Warren County, it is America and local borders appear irrelevant. The dirt-and-grass parking lot was in a field where four- wheel drive was a good option. My son remarked that he had never seen so many SUVs in one parking lot, but there was ample space and the people at the gate were friendly and helpful. The admission was $6 a head, which covered absolutely everything, except for rides and snacks. There were short lines, and the Ferris wheel and minia- ture rollercoaster had a lot of empty cars. America is hurt- ing, even in the farm country, but America is still strong. The people we saw were sturdy, good-looking in an honest way, and not at all intrusive, but helpful when asked for information. They were instantly likable. Anything billed as a “farmers fair” is expected to be unpretentious. The variety of the sights and shows, how- ever, was impressive. I had seen that a farmer up the road from my son was raising water buffalo. At the fair, we got a look at some adolescent water buffalo. When they grow up, their milk is used for fresh mozzarella cheese, which is why people raise them locally. Mozzarella fresh from the water buffalo! It doesn’t get better than that. My wife remembered that when she was a kid, the neigh- borhood junk wagon was still pulled by an ox that looked something like one of the water buffalo. Then the noodle man would come and blow his quavering whistle and the kids would run outside to buy noodles, listen to the noodle man’s stories, and pat the junk wagon ox. Even in Tokyo, people lived closer to nature in those days. This was before television and long before computers. The animal barns at the fair also featured an alpaca with a bad haircut. His head was still fluffy, but his body was trimmed until his back and flanks looked something like my son’s boxer dogs. A crafts person with a sort of modern spinning wheel was turning the alpaca wool into yarn. The livestock also included llamas, which are sometimes kept with sheep to protect the lambs from coyotes and feral dogs, and standard European livestock: a big pinto horse, several types of cows, some remarkable pink pigs, goats, a big domestic turkey, and lots of chickens. Kids who have only seen these animals in books especially enjoy seeing them up close. We expected the barn marked “Home Garden” to be selling garden tools. Wrong! This barn featured a non- commercial exhibit of home-grown vegetables, homemade scarecrows, and some extremely professional photographs obviously taken with quality cameras by people who knew what they were doing. Most of the “models” were either children or pets. There was nothing to buy, but lots to appreciate. One area featured a long shed with comfortable chairs set up facing a row of tractors: a tractor museum of sorts. Another shed had brochures from all sorts of groups that wanted members or had information to offer for free. You could literally do the whole show for the price of admis- sion. We had gotten our money’s worth even before the bal- loon launch, which turned out to be iffy. Balloons are weather sensitive and the turbulence in the upper air led the balloonist to send up one, two, and three black balloons of the size you buy for real estate sales just to make sure the big balloons were going to be stable. The third test balloon was the charm and the word passed among the spectators that the launch would take place well before sundown. “Look, Mom, your umbrella is attracting other Asians,” my son said. We had gotten an early spot by the fence and my wife’s telltale umbrella -- serving as a parasol -- became a vector point for other Asians: a Japanese couple, an extended Brahmin family from India, a Dravidian father and two sons, a couple of Chinese families, and a couple of Korean families. There were no conflicts whatsoever, domestic or imported. Everybody got along as all Americans should. Our nearest neighbors were folks from Wales by way of Pennsylvania. We all kept taking one other’s photographs. I asked a couple of times if they could see past us. This is sometimes a problem: My son represents a horizontal obstacle, and I represent a vertical obstacle. They said they could see. I hope they were not just being polite. Before the cool breeze of the evening, with clouds in the far distance, the balloon crews got busy. A woman explained to my wife that the balloons first have to be partly filled with random air from pumps, then with hot air generated by propane. The first passenger balloon was laid out flat, and filled slowly until they were ready for the hot air. Once the propane got started, the “monster” as my wife affectionately called it, rose up to its full impressive height of a five-story house and the people in the basket left the ground waving to us, as we waved back and some people cheered. Shortly, the big balloons were sprouting like mushrooms in a variety of colors, including my son’s favorite, the “United States Constitution” with bold red and white stripes and a picture of parchment on one side. One bold adventurer took off with no basket. He was sitting in a sort of chair with his legs dangling. The balloons all headed in the same general direction, over the wooded ridge toward my son’s house. About 15 balloons took part in the launch and every one rated waves from the spectators who found the spectacle impressive and touching. As we left, people were revving up trucks for a haul- ing contest, another featured event. The pedestrian crowds were formidable, but mannerly. A nice man with plausible muscles asked me if he was edging me out of line for food, but he was not. I told him to go for it, and we both grinned. I wonder who was scarier. My wife rated the fair a wonderful family event for the summer. I totally agree. It was well worth the admission and the ride from Bergen County. My son, who travels more than we older folks do, told us, “This is what America looks like.” The people were sturdy, healthy, very clean, and notably free of any kind of animosity. They did not impose themselves on anyone. If you talk to them, you find that you are talking to friends, and they know what they are talking about in their own fields of expertise. If America looks like this, the county still has a future -- IF those of us who have any knowledge of world affairs or an international perspective manage to keep these honest people out of trouble. These people do not need a war in Iraq. They do not need to be manipulated by multi-national corporations, international banks, or the agents of foreign governments. They need to run their own lives and to keep producing food, oxygen, and wholesome family-style events like the farmers fair. The people who think the government that represents all of us, or the corporations that control the government, can continue to pull the strings for the rest of the world, however, are in for a rough haircut. Let us hope we get off as easily as that alpaca. Glen Rock One good turn... On a very hot day in July, the Blood Drive at Gary Stevens Tae Kwon Do collected 17 precious pints of whole blood. The next drive is set for Sunday, Nov. 17 at 175 Rock Road in Glen Rock from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pictured: A staff member from Community Blood Services keeps an eye on Stevens as he makes his donation. August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 15 Ridgewood Police department reports home and car larcenies The Ridgewood Police Department is investigating a number of larcenies from homes, cars, and places of busi- ness. On July 30, a Linwood Avenue resident reported that she had returned home and found her home had been entered. Access was gained through a window and a number of items were reportedly stolen. The Bergen County Sheriff’s office is joining the Ridgewood Police Department in the investigation of the home burglary. A Ridgewood resident reported on the same day that her wallet was stolen while she was at Starbucks on East Ridgewood Avenue. Another Ridgewood resident reported that his cell phone was stolen while he was at a theatrical play practice at Ridgewood High School. On Aug. 1, a Shelbourne Terrace resident reported that her vehicle was entered some time overnight between July 31 and Aug. 1 and money was taken from her handbag, which was in the vehicle. Police urge residents not to leave valuables in parked cars, even when the vehicles are parked in driveways. The Ridgewood Police Department will be conducting the National Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign from Aug. 16 through Sept. 2 with special patrols focused on driving and drinking during that period. The 2013 New Jersey Civil Service Law Enforcement entry level examination applications are now available. The application is available on the New Jersey Civil Service website at http://www.state.nj.us/csc. The closing day for applications is Sept. 4. Emergency personnel take control of chlorine issue Ridgewood firefighters and police officers responded to a home located in the 200 block of South Pleasant Avenue in response to a 911 telephone call reporting a chemical odor ema- nating from a residential garage. Arriving firefighters quickly identified the odor’s source as a container filled with aging chlorine tablets. The Bergen County Department of Health and Human Services Hazardous Materials Division was quickly summoned to assist Ridgewood firefighters. After an extensive evaluation and consultation period, it was determined that the safest method to dispose of the material was to release the container’s contents into the sanitary sewer system, followed by a significant flush of fresh water. This was safely accom- plished after a portion of South Pleasant Avenue was closed to traffic and a manhole was opened. No one was injured during the incident. (Photos courtesy of Boyd A. Loving.) PSE&G utility pole installations to resume (continued from page 4) long power outages. The substantial audience applauded Hough and Harlow, and Aronsohn, and Pucciarelli when the council members said the notification had been inadequate. “It seems to me this was an attempt to circumvent the process,” Aronsohn said. “This clearly was not an appro- priate effect to inform the governing body.” After Aronsohn and Pucciarelli spoke, Hollenbeck told the audience that the two key issues -- the height of the poles and the upgrade of the voltage -- had virtually been spelled out to the council at meetings in March, and only the line-of-march had not been discussed with them in detail. Ridgewood later approved street opening permits to allow the work. When surprised residents saw the 65-foot height of the poles and learned of the increased voltage, they objected and work was temporarily halted. The taller, stronger 65-foot poles and heavier voltage lines are said to be an attempt to prevent the long power outages that followed the October storms that hit the area in 2011 and 2012. The wiring is above the tree line in most cases, and the wire is said to be heavy enough not to snap if individual poles break. Residents said, however, that the giant poles could collapse on houses with catastrophic impact and expressed concern about the electromagnetic impact of the higher voltage. “The jury’s still out on electromagnetic fields,” Aronsohn said. He noted that -- contrary to benign reports by the utility -- the World Health Organization had called heavy electromagnetic fields “possibly carcinogenic.” Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • August 14, 2013 Obituaries Chai Darmstadt Chai Darmstadt of Wyckoff died July 29. She was 76. She graduated from Ewha University in Seoul, Korea and earned a master’s degree from the University of Vermont. She worked as a computer programmer for Western Union and ITT. She did Christian missionary work in Kenya and Korea. She is survived by her husband Quentin, her sisters Haiwon Chang, Suhwon Lee, and Chungwon Suh, and her brothers Chinil Chang and Kunyi Chang. Arrangements were made by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home of Wyckoff. Kathleen J. De Salvo Kathleen J. De Salvo, nee Ziola, of Franklin Lakes, for- merly of Paramus, died Aug. 4. She was 79. She graduated from New York Institute of Technology and was a self- employed author for many years. She sang in the choir at Our Lady of the Visitation Church in Paramus for over 30 years. She was a member of the Bag-a-Tale Players and was active in community theaters in Bergen County. She is sur- vived by her husband John De Salvo and her children John De Salvo of Wyckoff and James De Salvo of Wayne. She is also survived by five grandchildren and her sister Barbara Invidiata of Breezy Point, New York. She was predeceased by her brother Charles Zeale. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to Most Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, 787 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 or to a charity of choice. Carol L. Elser Carol L. Elser of Saddle River, formerly of Ridgefield, New York City, and Ramsey, died Aug. 5. She was 65. She worked at “The New Yorker” magazine for 27 years until 1992. Before retiring in 2004, she was an executive assis- tant to the president and CEO at Conde Nast Publications for over 20 years. She is survived by her fiancé Robert E. Rewkowski, his son Jack Rewkowski, and her cous- ins Debra (Lilienthal) Pace, Patricia (Lilienthal) LaPrell, Donna (Lilienthal) Pearson, and Raymond Lilienthal. She is also survived by Jordan and Cody Pace, Chris Weed, Melissa, Lindsay, and Emily Pearson and Amanda Lilien- thal. Arrangements were made by Lawton-Turso Funeral Home in Hoboken. Keith Michael Flood Keith Michael Flood of Ramsey died Aug. 1.He was 52. He was a graduate of Iona College and Bergen Catholic High School. His career on Wall Street spanned over 30 years. He was a long-time employee of Bear Stearns and, most recently, Duncan Williams. He was a member of the Ramsey Knights of Columbus and the Ramsey Golf and Country Club. He was a coach for various Ramsey sports. He is survived by his wife Monica (nee Fox) Flood and his daughters Fiona and Elizabeth. He is also survived by his mother Geraldine, his brothers Joe and Kevin, and his uncle Monsignor Patrick J. Barry. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Dorothy Gnade Dorothy Gnade, nee Huizing, of North Haledon, for- merly of Midland Park and Waldwick, died Aug. 2. She was 99. She was a member of Grace Church in Ridgewood, where she sang in the choir and was a participant in the activities of the church. She is survived by her children Dawn Daiker of Thurmont, Maryland, William Gnade of Fallston, Maryland, George Gnade of Sidney, Ohio, Bev- erly Seifert of Budd Lake, and Robert Gnade of Ostrander, Ohio. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 27 great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Wil- liam Gnade and her granddaughter Laura Gnade Howard. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Star of Hope Ministries, 34 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07505 or the Holland Christian Home, 151 Graham Avenue, North Hale- don, NJ 07508. Edwin Allan Jarrett Junior Edwin Allan Jarrett Jr. of Palm Coast, Florida, formerly of Ramsey and Suffern, New York, died Aug. 4. He was 83. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He attended Suffern High School, where he was a top athlete in all sports. He attended Syracuse University and was a member of Alpha Chi Rho. He is survived by his companion Joan King and his children Nancy and Andrew Jarrett. He is also survived by his sister Jacquelyn Collishaw Ursitti. He was prede- ceased by his son Christopher. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Yuk Kam Lee Yuk Kam Lee of Mahwah died Aug. 4. She was 89. She is survived by her children John Lee, Joseph Lee, Cath- erine Elekes, and Ivy Ko, and seven grandchildren. She is also survived by great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Kin Po Lee. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the Old Paramus Reformed Church, 660 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Kenneth Lutz Kenneth Lutz of East Northport, New York, formerly of Parsippany and Waldwick, died July 20. He was 55. He was a mechanic for AA Truck Renting Corporation. He is survived by his wife Kathleen Lutz (nee Sullivan), his chil- dren Travis Martin, Jamie Martin, and Mackenzie Lutz. He is also survived by his father Ernest Lutz and his siblings Jeffery Lutz and Lorraine Lugo. He was predeceased by his mother Edith Brulatour. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Memorial Home in Paramus. Memorial dona- tions may be made to Mackenzie Lutz in his memory. Rita E. Osgoodby Rita E. Osgoodby of Westfield, formerly of Waldwick and Toms River, died Aug. 3. She was 88. Before retir- ing, she was a commercial decorator for Christmas City in Paramus. She was a former member of Saint Luke’s R.C. Church in Ho-Ho-Kus. She is survived by her children Mary Albright of Union, Nancy Osgoodby of Paramus, and George Osgoodby of Waldwick, and two grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Rosemary Hansmeyer of Anchorage, Alaska. She was predeceased by her husband George M. Osgoodby. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Valentina Stickney Valentina Stickney, nee Basharkievich, of Ramsey died Aug. 4. She was 89. She was born in Vilnius, Poland in 1924. When Germany invaded Poland in 1939, she was forced to labor in a paper factory in Germany until the fac- tory was destroyed in an Allied bombing raid. She was then transported by train to Freiburg, Germany, where she again was a forced laborer until the surrender of Germany, when she became a displaced person. In 1950, she immigrated to the United States, worked in an artificial flower factory in the Bronx, and studied English at Roosevelt High School. After four years, she became an accounting clerk at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, where she was promoted, progressively, to personnel director of the institute. She is survived by her grand-nephews Rich- ard Czapla of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Vecheslav Bashar- kievich of Ramsey, Eugeniuz Czapla of Middletown, New York, and her nieces Wanda Turowicz of Ontario, Canada and Janina Czapla of Poland. She is also survived by many great-grand nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband John Shakun and her second hus- band George Stickney. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Stephen Paul Vanek Stephen Paul Vanek of Midland Park died Aug. 2. He was 73. Before retiring, he was a waterproofer and brick- layer for Local 1, formerly Local 66, New York, New York. He had worked on many skyscrapers and historical build- ings in New York City. He was a parishioner of the Church of the Nativity in Midland Park. He is survived by his wife Ida (nee Antelo) Vanek of Midland Park, his daugh- ters Christine Vanek-Bonavota of Kearny, Eileen Lenoy of Westerville, Ohio, and Stephanie Sieverding of Wildo- mar, California. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Arrangements were made b Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Mid- land Park Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 58, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Robert Yanks Robert Yanks of Franklin Lakes died Aug. 2. He was 72. He is survived by his wife Marjorie (nee Schack), and his children Nancy Pellegrini and David Yanks. He is also sur- vived by three grandchildren and his sister Laura Bench. Arrangements were made by Robert Schoem’s Menorah Chapel in Paramus. August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 17 Glen Rock Roundup Advisory group to meet The Senior Citizen Advisory Committee of Glen Rock will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the municipal building at 1 Harding Plaza. Doris Ciaramella will chair the meeting. All are invited. The borough provides bus transportation for residents age 65 and older and for disabled adults who cannot drive. For details, call Paula Fleming at (201) 670-3956. Rhonda Benjamin to speak Rhonda M. Benjamin will address the Glen Rock Seniors on Aug. 21. Benjamin will discuss President Obama’s 2014 federal budget and its effect on Medicare. The program will be held at 1:15 p.m. at the municipal annex located at 678 Maple Avenue in Glen Rock. Coffee and cake will be served. RSVP to Ed at (201) 445-9238. Community invited to meet educator The Glen Rock Middle School will host a Lemonade Social on Wednesday, Aug. 14 to introduce new Assistant Principal Brian Pepe to students and parents. Middle school families are invited to join Superintendent Paula Valenti and Principal Edward Thompson as they welcome Pepe to the district. The event will be held in the media center at Glen Rock Middle School/High School, 400 Hamilton Avenue, from noon to 2 p.m. Local students recognized The following Glen Rock students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2013 spring semester: Matthew Thomas Quinn and Chelsey L. Van Heest, Rowan Univer- sity; Marlon Becker, Jeffrey M. Bendett, Patrick A. Cua, Joy Gammel, Kelly Talbot Haggerty, Frank M. Hughes, Julia L. Hughes, Cyril C. Julianda, Jessica C. Julianda, Nina E. LoPiccolo, Magdalena Ewa Lukaszek, Alyssa Maria Muller, Brittany Lynn Ritterman, Molly Rose Roecker, Stephen Joseph Sorace, and Susan Amy Vanino, Ramapo College; Julia Hotz and Julia Isaac, Union College; Bren- dan Dowling, Trinity College; Sarah Ruckhaus, Tufts Uni- versity; Mary Van Langen, Loyola University; Marlies M. Gaul, University of Vermont; Joseph S. Leem, Baylor Uni- versity; Daniel Lewitt, Hofstra University; Alexander L. Viggiano, Jared Pollet, and Kareen F. Hartl, University of Rhode Island; Haley Small, Ithaca College; Kaitlin Howe, Jocelyn Kaselow, Katelyn Rauth, and Kathryn Schaubhut, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; and Nicole Boschetti and Allison Neumann, Marist College. Seniors plan trips The Glen Rock Seniors will travel to Ehrhardt’s on Lake Wallenpaupack in Pennsylvania on Aug. 22. The group will enjoy lunch and a live show, Rockin’ Renaissance. The cost to attend is $45 for members and $48 for non-members. On Sept. 18, the seniors will visit Mount Airy Casino in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. The cost is $28 for members and $30 for non-members. Attendees will receive $25 for the slots and a $10 voucher for food. The bus for both trips will depart at 9 a.m. For details, or to reserve a seat, contact Ed at (201) 445-9238. Child care available The Glen Rock Community School invites community members to register for its School Aged Child Care pro- gram for the 2013-14 academic year. Registration is ongo- ing throughout the school year; however, students in need of before or after care beginning on the first day of school on Sept. 9 must be enrolled by Aug. 24. Registration may be completed online at www.grcson- line.com. For more information, call (201) 389-5011. Library adds ‘Korea Daily’ to collection The Glen Rock Library, in addition to its extensive col- lection of books, CDs, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, movies, and more, now carries the “Korea Daily” newspa- per. Copies are held in the Reading Room of the library at 315 Rock Road. For details, call (201) 670-3970. Library announces summer hours The Glen Rock Public Library, located at 315 Rock Road, has instituted its summer schedule. The library is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Tuesdays and Fridays, hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Saturdays, the library is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are no Sunday hours during August. For more information, call (201)670-3970. Friends open Plant Exchange The Friends of Glen Rock recently announced the open- ing of the Plant Exchange at the recycling center at 473 Doremus Avenue. The Plant Exchange offers Glen Rock residents the option of planting surplus plants from their property at the exchange. The Glen Rock Plant Exchange is open the same hours as the recycling center: Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center and exchange are closed on Mondays and Wednes- days. 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. Menorah (continued from page 5) seemed sympathetic to the proposal. Rabbi Fine said the intent is not to compete with the Christmas tree, but to offer diversity that symbolizes the new climate of Ridgewood of many different faiths living in harmony. Chanukah celebrates the victory of the Jews after pro- longed struggles with the forces of a pagan Greco-Syrian tyrant in 146 B.C. and the cleansing of the Temple of Jeru- salem. The story is recorded in the Douay version of the Old Testament of The Bible used by Catholics, though not the versions used by Protestants. The Apostle Paul, however, was trained as a rabbi and he mentioned the celebration of the Festival of Lights in the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament as mark- ing a date on the year so late that sailing was dangerous even in the Mediterranean. The ship he sailed on was later wrecked, though all hands were found safe on Malta. The menorah commemorates the miracle in which a supply of oil thought adequate for only one day burned for seven days, until the temple had been ritually cleansed. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • August 14, 2013 An autumn movie preview: What to expect by Dennis Seuling Now that summer is winding down, it is interesting to see what Hollywood has in store for the next two months. Summer 2013 has seen its share of hits (“Man of Steel,” “Fast and Furious 6,” “Iron Man 3”) and misses (“White House Down,” “After Earth,” “The Lone Ranger”). The type of movie traditionally released in the fall is less kid-oriented, less superhero- laden, and more character-driven. Early fall will bring a range of intriguing titles at the local multiplex, including the fol- George Clooney stars as an astronaut whose final mission goes terribly wrong in ‘Gravity.’ lowing six. “Riddick” (Sept. 6). Vin Diesel is back as Riddick, the in 2000’s “Pitch Black.” This dangerous escaped convict is wanted by every bounty hunter in the known galaxy. In this installment, Riddick has been left for dead on a sun-scorched planet that appears lifeless. Soon, how- ever, he finds himself battling alien pred- ators for survival. The only way to escape is to activate an emergency beacon, which also alerts mercenaries who waste no time descending on the planet in search of their bounty. The first ship to arrive carries an entirely new kind of mercenary -- more lethal and violent than their predeces- sors. A subsequent ship is helmed by a man whose pursuit of Riddick is per- sonal. “The Family” (Sept. 13). After snitching on the mob, a mafia boss and his family are relocated to a quiet town in France under the witness protection program. Despite the best efforts of Agent Stansfield (Tommy Lee Jones) to keep them in line, Fred Manzoni (Robert DeNiro), his wife Maggie (Michelle Pfeiffer), and their children can’t help reverting to old habits. Handling their problems the “family” way blows their cover, enabling their former cronies to track them down. The situation escalates as old scores are settled in this darkly humorous film directed by Luc Besson. “Prisoners” (Sept. 20). Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) faces every parent’s worst nightmare: His six-year- old daughter Anna is missing, together with her young friend Joy. As minutes turn into hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street. Heading the investigation, Detective Loki (Jake Gyl- lenhaal) arrests its driver, Alex Jones (Paul Dano), but a lack of evidence forces the only suspect’s release. Knowing his child’s life is at stake, the frantic Dover decides he has no choice but to take mat- ters into his own hands. The desperate father will do whatever it takes to find the girls, but in doing so, he may defy his own personal sense of integrity. “Don Jon” (Sept. 27). Jon Martello (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a strong, good-looking, old-fashioned kind of guy. His pals call him Don Jon for his ability to attract a different woman every weekend, but even the finest fling can’t compare to the pleasure he discovers alone, in front of the computer, watch- ing pornography. Barbara Sugarman Jake Gyllenhaal (right) confronts kidnapping suspect Paul Dano in the thriller ‘Prisoners.’ (Scarlett Johansson) is a bright, beautiful, intelligent, old-fashioned woman. Raised on romantic Hollywood movies, she is determined to find her Prince Charming and ride off into a blissful sunset. Con- fronting their opposing expectations, Jon and Barbara struggle against a media cul- ture full of false fantasies to try to find true happiness. “Gravity” (Oct. 4). Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission with Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney). A veteran astronaut, Kowalsky is in com- mand of his final flight before he is due to retire. During a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowal- sky completely alone, tethered to noth- ing but each other and spiraling out into the blackness. The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth and any chance for rescue. As fear escalates to panic, every breath of air eats away at what little oxygen is left. The only way home may be to go farther out into the terrifying expanse of space. “Carrie” (Oct. 18). The original “Carrie” (1976) starred Sissy Spacek and was the first Stephen King novel adapted for movies. The new film stars Chloe Moretz (“Kick Ass,” “Let Me In”) as the troubled teenager. Seventeen years ago, Carrie’s mother, Margaret (Julianne Moore), gave birth to her under bizarre circumstances. Carrie is a shy outcast among her peers who is sheltered by her deeply religious mother. To Margaret, boys are the devil incarnate. Her crazed attempts to protect Carrie from the world backfire as Carrie unleashes a telekinetic power that had previously been dormant. August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • Page 19 ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ depicts attack on Washington Former Secret Service Agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler, left) attempts to save U.S. Presi- dent Asher (Aaron Eckhart) from a terrorist attack in ‘Olympus Has Fallen.’ by Dennis Seuling “Olympus Has Fallen” (Sony Pic- tures Home Entertainment) is an action- packed movie depicting an all-out attack on Washington, D.C., furious gun battles, and the kidnapping of President Asher (Aaron Eckhart) by a team of well-orga- nized terrorists. The initial, prolonged attack involves planes, missiles, rocket launchers, and even garbage trucks, and is the movie’s most impressive sequence, though it ignores stepped-up post-9/11 security. But, hey, this is a Hollywood shoot-’em-up, not a documentary. Former Secret Service man and Special Forces commando Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) uses this mayhem to sneak into the White House and plan to counter the attack. Because Banning failed to save the first lady from an accident 18 months earlier, he has a lot to prove. Redemption lies in rescuing President Asher. The terrorist leader (Rick Yune) is demanding missile codes. With the acting president, Speaker of the House Trumbull (Morgan Freeman), shaky at best and Pen- tagon officials scrambling like chickens with their heads cut off, it will be entirely up to Manning to get the job done. Director Antoine Fuqua borrows con- siderably from “Die Hard” by establishing a lone, unlikely hero up against over- whelming odds, and handles the action admirably. However, the dialogue is often laced with clichés and many supporting performances are sadly underwhelming. Bonuses on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include behind-the-scenes fea- turettes on the making of the film, the cast, creating the movie’s visual effects, and a detailed look at one of the major action sequences. “The Muppet Movie” (Disney Home Entertainment) is available in a new Blu- ray “Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition.” Created by Jim Henson, the movie fea- tures the origins of the classic Muppet characters -- Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and Animal. The Muppets set out on a road trip to follow their Hollywood dreams. Henson and director James Frawley pay homage to assorted movie clichés and have the characters speak directly to the audience in comical asides. Kermit decides to leave the swamp and conquer Hollywood. Like Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz,” he gathers a colorful assortment of friends during his journey, and there are cameo guest appearances by James Coburn, Dom DeLuise, Mad- eleine Kahn, Steve Martin, Milton Berle, Carol Kane, Mel Brooks, Orson Welles, Bob Hope, and Edgar Bergen and Char- lie McCarthy. Conflict is provided by fast-food entrepreneur Charles Durn- ing, determined to make Kermit the spokesfrog for his restaurant franchise, which serves frogs’ legs. Extras include extended camera tests, games for kids, a Kermit the Frog profile, and never-before- seen footage. “Shane” (Paramount Home Enter- tainment), based on historical conflicts between cattle ranchers and homesteaders in 19th century Wyoming, explores the contrast between rugged individualism and the value of being part of a commu- nity. Alan Ladd portrays the mysterious title character, who enters the life of a frontier community. Through his integ- rity and grit, he shows the townspeople how to confront seemingly unbeatable forces of injustice. Loyal Griggs’ photography of Wyo- ming’s Grand Tetons is breathtaking and George Stevens’ direction is restrained and thoughtful, making this Western a classic of American cinema. Outstand- ing performances include those by Van Heflin and Jean Arthur as a frontier hus- band and wife; Brandon De Wilde as their son, Joey; Jack Palance as the ranch- ers’ hired assassin; and character actors Edgar Buchanan, Ben Johnson, Ellen Corby, and Elisha Cook Jr. Extras on the new Blu-ray release include commentary by the director’s son George Stevens Jr., who was a production assistant on the movie. “The Big Wedding” (Lionsgate) is a romantic comedy about a modern family at a weekend wedding celebration that just might turn into a chaotic mess. Long-divorced couple Don and Ellie Griffin (Robert DeNiro, Diane Keaton) try to put their best foot forward to por- tray the happy couple at the wedding of their adopted son (Ben Barnes) after his conservative biological mother, Madonna (Patricia Rae), surprises everyone by showing up. The Griffins must maintain self-control while old hostilities surface. This kind of comedy -- temperamen- tal personalities thrown together and clashing – is not new, but the impressive cast, including Susan Sarandon, Chris- tine Ebersole, Amanda Seyfried, Kath- erine Heigl, Robin Williams, and Topher Grace, makes the movie engaging. Be (continued on Crossword page) Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • August 14, 2013 New DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) warned, though. There is not a lot of wit or clever dia- logue. The movie coasts on the affability of its cast. The sole Blu-ray extra is a making-of featurette. “The Company You Keep” (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment) stars Robert Redford as Nick Sloan. Once part of the Weather Underground, Sloan is now a lawyer living under an assumed name in upstate New York. He needed a new identity after the group’s anti-war protests led to the death of a bank guard during a rob- bery. When radical-turned-suburban mom Sharon Solarz (Susan Sarandon) turns herself in after having lived undetected for 30 years, Albany reporter Ben Shepard (Shia LaBoeuf), eager to make a name for himself and earn the respect of his editor (Stanley Tucci), sets out to connect the dots, no matter how he gets his information. Eventually, his efforts lead him to Sloan. The movie makes an interesting comment on jour- nalistic responsibility, privacy rights, redemption, and ambition. Redford, who also directs, contrasts LaBeouf’s Shepard with Sloan and his contemporaries, including characters portrayed by Richard Jenkins, Nick Nolte, and Julie Christie. Viewers see them as principled individu- als who have made something of their lives and become productive members of society while Shepard’s ambition blinds him to the human toll his revelations might take. Shepard is an unpleasant person and LaBeouf plays him as a no-nonsense, coolly detached individual whose pri- mary goal is The Big Story that will make his name. Extras on the Blu-ray release include a making-of short, footage of the Red Carpet at the New York pre- miere, press conference with the stars, and a featurette on the process of writing the script, preparing to shoot, and casting talent. August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • Page 21 �������������������������� HELP WANTED REAL ESTATE SALES FRANKLIN LAKES Get your license in 2.5 weeks. 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August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 23 Ridgewood Notes Local students recognized The following Ridgewood students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2013 spring semester: Steven Hesch Fishbein, Rowan University; Erin C. Caffrey and Craig R. Chekan, Virginia Tech; MaryKathryn Strahle, Union Col- lege; Madeleine Kim, Mary Iris Loncto, James Sluis Jr., and Chelsea Sullivan, Trinity College; Alison Graham, Tufts University; Lauren Campbell, Milena Loren, Brenna Muchel, Danielle Porfido, Kimberly Porfido, and Kather- ine Reinhard, Loyola University; Victoria Stroker, Skid- more College; Dylan Lee, Siena College; Lily Josefsberg, Thomas J. Kokoska, Estee Lim, Denise E. Ortega, Samuel B. Raphael, Sara J. Shilling, and Kelsey E. Yacura, Boston University; Akanksha Kumari, University of the Sciences; Caroline Davidson, and Kiley Donovan, William Floyd, Jessica Huang, Charles Jennings, Andrew Motzer, Aaron Sacks, and Heesun Suh, Colgate University; Andrew McA- teer, Berkeley College; Alexa R. Manderano, Kristen C. Smith, and William James Metzger, University of Rhode Island; Christina Gibble, Ithaca College; Yusuf Hamza and Maria Palombo (Honors List), Fairleigh Dickinson Univer- sity, Teaneck; Jalila Solaiman, Fairleigh Dickinson Univer- sity, Madison; and Carol Eliya, Tesia Zaorski, and Sean Ahearn, Marist College. Infant & Child Safety program offered The Valley Hospital Center for Family Education will present “Baby ER/Infant and Child Safety” on Aug. 28 in the Dorothy B. Kraft Center at 15 Essex Road in Paramus. The program will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. During the first hour, a pediatrician will discuss infor- mation on emergency care, including first aid, sickness, allergies, and more. The second portion of the program will cover potential hazards to infants and children, car seat safety, poison prevention, childproofing a home, and fur- niture/toy safety. This one-session class does not include CPR. Registration is required. Child care providers are wel- come. The fee is $50 per couple. To register online, visit www.ValleyHealth.com/FamilyEducation. For more infor- mation, call (201) 291-6151. Church hosts Summer Choir School Children of all denominations are invited to partici- pate in the West Side Presbyterian Church Summer Choir School. The program, now in its 41 st year, will be held at the church Aug. 19 through 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The week will culminate with a Friday evening service at 7:30 p.m. that is open to the public. The program is open to all youths who have completed grades two through eight. Activities are geared toward sing- ing in both small and large groups and Bible study. Electives are available and include painting, cooking, handbells, Orff instruments, dance, daily newspaper, sports, and games. Instrumentalists, winds, brass, and strings, may participate in the Joyful Noise Ensemble Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. The registration fee is $70 for the first child and $60 for each additional child in a family. Registration forms and additional information are available at website www.west- side.org. The Choir School is led by Joanne Harris Rodland and Deborah Holden-Holloway, minister and associate minister of music at West Side. Other staff members include youths and adults from West Side and musicians and teachers from the surrounding communities. For more information, contact Lisa Stitt at (201) 652- 1966, extension 39 or lisa@westside.org, or Cheryl Mensing at (201) 445-9364. West Side Presbyterian Church is located at Varian Fry Way, 6 South Monroe Street in Ridgewood. Register for Vacation Musical Theatre Camp Arkeology, the musical, will be the theme for this year’s Vacation Musical Theatre Camp at Christ Episcopal Church. Camp will be held from Aug. 19 through 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children ages four through 12 are invited to hear the story of Noah from the animals’ perspective. Participants will have the opportunity to sing, dance, act, create set designs, and work on related crafts. Camp is $50 for the week. The registration deadline is Aug. 1. To register, visit www.christchurchridgewood.org or call (201) 652-2350. The camp is open to the community. All are welcome. Christ Episcopal Church is located at 105 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. Co-op has fall openings The Co-operative Nursery School of Ridgewood is accepting registration for several of its fall programs. The co-op has openings in its kindergarten enrich- ment program, which meets on Monday and Wednesday mornings. This class is available to children enrolled in afternoon kindergarten programs and has a curriculum designed to complement the current kindergarten curricu- lum in Ridgewood. Space is limited. Mothers and children ages 18 months to two-and-a-half years are welcome to join Mommy and Me on Wednesday mornings. This 90-minute class is an introduction to pre- school and includes arts and crafts, story and circle time, and free play with an instructor. A limited amount of spots are now available. For more information, contact Katherine Gammer at (201) 447-6232 or ridgewoodcoop@gmail.com. Ridgewood High Class of 1948 plans reunion They were called “Depression Babies” at their gradua- tion. They lived through five wars, 15 presidents, marriage, births, divorce, widowhood, infirmities, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the technology explosion. Now, the Ridgewood High School Class of 1948 has planned its 65 th Reunion for Sept. 5. The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Abbey Restaurant, 105 Lakeside Drive in Ramsey. There will be a buffet dinner and a cash bar. On Sept. 6, there will be a gathering at the home of Nancy and Red Zabriskie in Ho-Ho-Kus from 4 to 8 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres will be supplied by the Reunion Commit- tee. Class members are welcome to bring a friend. The Reunion Committee will accept RSVPs and news of class members, photos, new addresses, and e-mail addresses. Committee members are: Nancy Zabriskie, (201) 652-0939, nancybz30@gmail.com; Connie Sink- way, (201) 444-1346, conniebob424@verizon.net; Jean Olcott, (201) 251-3414, jean.olcott@cbmoves.com; Doris Auger, (201) 652-9377; and Bob Ringstad, (201) 652- 0807, rcr5253@aol.com. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • August 14, 2013