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Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432-0096 of Hawthorne 6 Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • December 11, 2013 Villadom Happenings Newtown memorial to be held The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood will host an inter- faith service on Saturday, Dec. 14 to mark the one-year anniversary of the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. The service, which is being held in honor of the lives lost at the Sandy Hook Elementary School, will begin at 9:30 a.m. The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood is located at 113 Cot- tage Place in Ridgewood. All are welcome. Special needs basketball offered The Upper Saddle River Basketball Association and Upper Saddle River Recreation Commission are sponsor- ing a free structured, small group basketball clinic for chil- dren with special needs. Students in kindergarten through grade six are invited to these one-hour clinics, which will be held in the Reynolds School gym at 391 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The program will meet at 11 a.m. on the following dates: Dec. 15; Jan. 5, 12, and 26; Feb. 2 and 9; and March 2, 9, and 16. Players will warm up, run drills, and play a brief game. Breaks and any other accommodations will be made. Each participant will require a parent shadow for all clinics. Children from the surrounding communities are wel- come. Contact Joe Abbatiello at (917) 744-4415 or e-mail jabbatiello@verizon.net to register or for details. Y hosts Solstice Yoga Workshop YWCA Bergen County will hold two Solstice Yoga classes for all ages and levels on Saturday, Dec. 21. Classes will be held at the YWCA, 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. Intro to Yoga, a light-hearted, introductory class taught by certified instructor Colleen Fontes, will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. A short break and refreshments will follow. At 4 p.m., Winter Solstice 108 Sun Salutations for regular yoga practitioners will be led by YW instructors Amy Jung and Colleen Fontes along with guest instructors. Each person who participates must bring a yoga mat. Movement@YW members may participate for free. The suggested donation for non-members is $5 per person per class. Participants should be in general good health and able to sit, stand, and lie down. For more information and to register, call (201) 444-5600, extension 351. Men’s chorus to perform Holiday Concert The Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus of Ridgewood will pres- ent its annual Holiday Concert on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 Thank you to everyone who donated Thanksgiving food baskets. They were very much appreciated! Mark your 2014 calendar: Our Fourth Annual Bash will be held March 7. Please contact us if you would like to be involved. We need volunteers to sell ads for our journal and get corporate sponsorships and donations of sports tickets and memorabilia. You can help our families during the holidays. We are now serving 70 families in the northern region, which includes five counties in northern New Jersey. Eighteen of those families receive groceries from our pantry each month. We like to give each family a food basket for the holidays. Making a basket is a perfect way for your family to get together to help a family in need. We will need the baskets by Dec. 16 in order to give our drivers time to coordinate their deliveries. Basket items include cranberry or another type of juice, stuffing mix, gravy, bread or muffin mix, Parmalat milk, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cake mix, nuts, mints, and soup. Get creative, and throw in some other items, like a paper tablecloth, some festive napkins, or a $10 gift card. We are also accepting turkeys and we have a freezer to store them. Meet Margarita: In July 2011, after Margarita began to experience frequent nosebleeds, she was diagnosed with leukemia. Her chemotherapy treatments offset her diabetes treatments, resulting in frequent, lengthy periods of hospitalization. While she was supposed to be enjoying her teen years, she under went debilitating surgeries on both hips that left her bed bound for several months at a time. She and her family live in a small third floor walk-up apartment. Leaving the apartment unassisted was not an option for quite some time. Margarita was looking forward to her 18 th birthday this summer. She was thrilled that she would finally be able to return to school and see her friends. In mid- August, Margarita learned that the cancer had returned and that there are no longer any treatments that will rid Margarita’s body of the disease. Her mother is the main provider for the family and works long, exhausting hours at the restaurant near their p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. at Ridgewood United Methodist Church, 100 Dayton Street in Ridgewood. The concert will feature “La Vergine” by Verdi, “In My Life” by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, “Break Forth, O Beauteous, Heav’nly Light” by J.S. Bach, “Wassail Song,” and other pieces. Opera singer Michele Capalbo will be the guest solo- ist. This Ridgewood soprano has sung many international and domestic performances of Verdi and Puccini heroines, including Tosca, Madame Butterfly, Aida, Desdemona, and Lady Macbeth. Tickets are $12 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets for students and seniors purchased at the door will be $15. Tickets may be purchased at the at Daily Treat, Wine Seller, (continued on page 26) apartment. Since Margarita requires much care and is often sad and physically limited, Margarita’s mother is not able to go to work and the family is suffering tremen- dously. The family received a shut off notice for their utility bills and is unable to afford to purchase gifts for the holidays. Margarita would love to receive some warm leggings in size medium, a book bag from Deb Shops (since she is sometimes able to go to school in her wheelchair), warm sweaters in size medium, and warm bedding. Margarita often feels lonely, isolated, and restricted and would also appreciate any crafts or activities that can occupy her time while she is receiving palliative treatment or is home bound. The cold, short days really affect her ability to stay positive or hopeful. Any help that you could offer to Margarita and her family would be deeply appreciated. ECF does not receive government funding; we rely on donations and volunteers from the community. Call (201) 612-8118 or email Laura at laura@emmanuelcancer.org to see how you can help. • We need volunteers who can deliver groceries to families in Bergen and Essex counties. Spanish-speak- ing drivers are in particularly high demand. • Is your office looking for a community service proj- ect? Holding a drive for our food pantry would be a tre- mendous help. • Does your company have a charitable giving pro- gram? If so, let us know! • Kids can help too! Is your Scout troop looking to earn badges? Ask us for creative ways kids can have fun while learning about philanthropy. • Emmanuel Cancer Foundation is celebrating 30 years of providing services. If you would care to make a contribution to honor this milestone, imagine how much good we could do with $30 from every reader! If you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becoming a volunteer or just stop by and see what ECF is all about. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue in Midland Park. Please call (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Please do not leave items at the center without checking with us first. Our storage space is limited. For more information, visit http://www. emmanuelcancer.org or “like” us on Facebook: Emman- uelCancerFoundation. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! December 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 3 Glen Rock PBA, borough reach zero-increase agreement by John Koster The Glen Rock Borough Council and the Glen Rock PBA have negotiated, but not yet ratified, a three-year contract with no salary increases for the first two years and a one percent increase in 2016. Glen Rock Council Member Carmine Nogara indicated that the actual increase due to contract steps would be about one percent through 2015. Officers who are certified to fill the role of sergeant through inter-depart- mental testing, however, would receive an automatic $500 annual increase. A handful of patrol officers on the depart- ment, which now has two detectives and 13 patrol officers along with five ser- geants and a captain and a chief, would be affected. Officers who are subpoenaed to appear at legal hearings would also receive an increase from $85 to $300 a day under the new contract, if it is approved. Glen Rock Borough Administrator Lenora Benjamin stressed that the con- tract is still tentative, but said she felt it represented constructive compromise by both sides. “They’re a great bunch of people to work with,” Benjamin said of both the PBA delegates and the council’s negotiat- ing team. “I feel great about it.” The most recent contract, signed in 2011, had provided no salary increase for 2011 and two percent raises for 2012 and 2013. The borough council also acceded to the PBA’s request for a switch to two 12- hour work shifts from the previous three eight-hour work shifts, which actually increased patrol hours for the officers and provided for additional street cover- age but gave the patrol personnel more days off. All police personnel now have two free weekends out of four. Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 11, 2013 Eva’s Village hosts feast for those facing hunger Eva’s Village hosted its annual Thanksgiving lunch for the homeless and the poor in Pat- erson. The Market Basket in Franklin Lakes provided all of the food for the Thanksgiving feast, and volunteers including U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr., New Jersey State Senators Nellie Pou and Stephen Swee- ney, Assemblyman Thomas Giblin, Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter, Paterson Mayor Jeffrey Jones, and Paterson City Council members Andre Sayeah and Julio Tavarez helped serve. Top left: Marie Reger, executive director of Eva’s Village; Darryl Dela Cruz, executive chef, director of The Culinary School at Eva’s Village; Senator Cory Booker; and Peter Ceru, instructor at The Culinary School at Eva’s Village. Top right: Senator Robert Menendez help- ing serve the Thanksgiving meal. At right: Senator Cory Booker serving coffee during the Thanksgiving meal. December 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 5 Ridgewood Honorary chief honored by buddies in blue “Tonight we’ll have an extra moment of silence in honor of the passing of our little friend, the little guy with the big smile, Michael Feeney,” Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn said as he pronounced the Ridgewood Village Council’s traditional moment of silence for military per- sonnel and first responders. Feeney, 10, lost his battle with Ewing’s sarcoma. The youth, who was named Ridgewood Police Chief for a Day, won the hearts of the entire force. He died before he had a chance to light the Christmas tree as had been scheduled. “Michael demonstrated the traits of a true leader, inspiring others with his courage, his compassion for others, and his desire to make a positive difference for his community and for young people,” said Ridgewood Police Chief John Ward. Feeney was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, an extremely aggressive form of cancer, when he was six. He At right: Michael Feeney receiving his honorary police chief badge from Chief John Ward attended classes at Hawes Elementary School and won the awe of his classmates when he appeared with a county and local police escort after being named Ridgewood’s Chief for a Day at a ceremony attended by Police Chief Ward and many senior officers and other police personnel at the Ridgewood Council Chambers. Chief Ward had offered Chief Feeney is own badge for the day, but Michael, who told the press that being Chief for a Day felt “great,” seriously told Chief Ward that the regular chief would need his own badge. Chief Ward then had a special badge made for Feeney to wear. Ridgewood’s Community Policing Youth Ambassador Program has been named after Michael Feeney. Feeney received a full police funeral last week with burial at Valleau Cemetery in Ridgewood. Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 11, 2013 Ridgewood Residents present opinions on Schedler ball field by John Koster A supporter of the Open Space Committee’s tentative plan to lay out a 60 by 90 foot baseball field on the Schedler Property said he already had 460 signatures on a petition supporting this position, but most of the people who spoke at last week’s Ridgewood Council meeting were strongly opposed to that project. “I won’t take too much of your time and I won’t parade people in here to say the same thing,” said Jim Albano, who Scout’s Habernickel project approved Kenneth Marshall, an Eagle Scout candidate, received the approval of the Ridgewood Village Council to organize the installation of a flagpole and associated garden near the baseball diamond at Habernickel Park. The park, developed from the old Habernickel Horse Farm property, is under continuous development with a mixture of athletic and natural recreational opportunities. Deputy Mayor Albert Pucciarelli spoke with Marshall, a sophomore at Ridgewood High School and a member of Boy Scout Troop 7, before the brief formal presentation at the Dec. 4 work session of the council. “He’s a very bright, articulate young man,” Pucciarelli told the council. Marshall spoke briefly about his pro- posal. The project has the full approval of the Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department. Ridgewood Village Engineer Christopher Rutishauser will stand by as technical consul- tant. Former Deputy Mayor Thomas Riche joined in the unanimous approval of the service project and noted that only four percent of all enrolled Boy Scouts achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. J. KOSTER Kenneth Marshall and Deputy Mayor Albert Pucciarelli Board appoints disabilities teacher-consultant The Ridgewood Board of Education has appointed Eileen Devaney as a learning disabilities specialist and teacher at the Willard School effective Feb. 1, 2014 (or sooner) through the end of the year at a salary of $89,484. The salary reflects a master’s degree plus 30 extra credits and Step 13 of the salary guide. Student workers in the information technology program were approved for wages at $7.25 per hour. The four stu- dents -- Ahn Hyong Gun, Augustine Kelly, William Lucca, and Griffin Splinker -- are slated to each earn $181 for the month of December for a maximum of 25 hours of work. In January, March, May, and June, the four students will each earn a maximum of $429, and in February and in April, the same four students will each earn $528 for a maximum of 64 hours as the minimum wage will increase from $7.25 to (continued on page 16) said he liked the teen-style baseball field and plans to save the tree line and the existing house on the land. However, he predicted that his petition would have far more than the 460 resident approval signatures that he already had as of the first week of December. Richard Bennett had also supported the Open Space Committee suggestion for a single field and retention of the house and many of the trees. Other residents who spoke -- most of them neighbors of the park site -- raised substantial objections in terms of per- sonal safety, property values, and potential traffic if a ball field that drew older teen who sometimes drove their own cars were constructed on the Schedler property, which is located on the far side of Route 17 from most of commercial and administrative Ridgewood. “Think about Route 17 -- I’m worried about that,” one Schedler area neighbor said. “I’m really worried that some- thing is going to happen.” Former mayor Keith Killion, a retired police captain and lifetime Ridgewood resident, had pledged when he was in office that no sports fields would be built on the Schedler property if it were acquired until a method of traversing Route 17 was worked out that precluded pedestrians from attempting to run across the state highway on foot, with possibly fatal consequences. Mayor Paul Aronsohn, who succeeded Killion, agreed that safety had to be taken very seriously. So did most of the people who spoke from the audience. When the objectors were asked to stand, about half the people in the council chambers did so. This left the council with the dilemma of balancing the established need for more sports fields against the safety and nuisance factors of putting a base- ball field in a section of Ridgewood near Ho-Ho-Kus with narrow roads. One speaker from the audience noted that, with a 41- foot-wide two-way thoroughfare, a car parked on either side at the same time could prevent even a single car from driving on West Saddle River Road. “I think it will be impacting our community and our children in a very dangerous way,” he said. Donald Henke, another Schedler neighbor, said he had played baseball in high school and college and that a 30- foot fence to stop fly balls would be inadequate for players (continued on page 16) December 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 7 Glen Rock Author interviewed for Japanese documentary Glen Rock author and Villadom TIMES reporter John Koster was interviewed by a TV team from the Happiness Realization Party of Japan for a program focusing on Pearl Harbor and its influence on global history and politics. The interviewers included Yuki Oikawa, director of foreign affairs; Takayuki Okutsu, general manager of the media and culture division functioning as the director; Party Leader Ms. Ryoko Shaku, also a TV journalist; and Hideki Kiyota, an actor and author functioning as chief cameraman. The crew made a special flight to the United States from Tokyo to conduct the two-hour interview based entirely on Koster’s latest book, “Operation Snow.” The book traces the story of how a Soviet agent in the Franklin Delano (continued on page 19) Hideki Kiyota, Takayuki Okutsu, Ryoko Shaku, Yuki Oikawa and John Koster Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 11, 2013 Remember to ‘Go Local’ when holiday shopping As shoppers budget and make their holiday shopping lists, the Independent Community Bankers of America® and Atlantic Stewardship Bank are encouraging consum- ers to “Go Local” once again this holiday season by doing either a portion, or all of their shopping, at local small busi- nesses. By doing so, consumers will be putting money back to work in their communities, just like they do every time they dine at a local restaurant or choose to bank locally with a community bank. Community banks are huge advocates and supporters of local small businesses. In fact, even though community banks comprise only 20 percent of banking industry assets, community banks with less than $10 billion in assets pro- vide nearly 60 percent of outstanding bank small business loans. Because community banks are small businesses, they are able to partner with their small business custom- ers to help them understand local market dynamics and the opportunities and challenges that small businesses in their area face. “It’s no secret that by lending to small businesses in our area, Atlantic Stewardship Bank helps our local economy thrive and flourish,” said Atlantic Stewardship Bank Presi- dent and CEO Paul Van Ostenbridge. “During the holiday season, you have the same power. I encourage everyone to take time to visit local businesses and see what products you can obtain locally and see the services these companies have to offer.” Bill Loving, chairman of the ICBA and president of Pendleton Community Bank in Franklin, West Virginia, added, “The holidays are all about giving, so it’s the per- fect time to give back to your community by choosing to spend your dollars locally, where it will be used to help support the local small businesses, which drive jobs and vibrancy in your local community. So go ahead and spread some holiday cheer locally this year. By doing so, you’ll be able to cross items off of your shopping list and make lots of folks happy—all the while reinvesting in your commu- nity—helping it prosper during the holidays and well into the new year.” To learn more about ICBA’s Go Local initiative and ways everyone can go local this holiday season, visit www. icba.org/golocal. To join the conversation, follow @ICBA’s hashtag #golocal. The Independent Community Bankers of America®, the nation’s voice for nearly 7,000 community banks of all sizes and charter types, is dedicated exclusively to repre- senting the interests of the community banking industry and its membership through effective advocacy, best-in- class education, and high-quality products and services. For more information, visit www.icba.org. December 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 9 How to get a home ready for holiday guests Hosting family members for the holidays is a great way to spend quality time with loved ones during a special time of year. For many families, the holidays are the one time when everyone can get together regardless of where they live or how demanding their commitments to work and family can be. When families gather for the holidays, many people find themselves playing host to relatives. Accepting such hosting duties is an act that comes with many responsibili- ties, including readying the home for over- night guests. The following are a few ways hosts can prepare their homes for guests. Take inventory of linens. Overnight guests will need bed linens, blankets, and pillows. Take inventory of the linen closet now, and inspect each set of sheets to make sure they are still usable. If sheets are ragged or the blankets have thinned, purchase new linens so guests feel as if they are at home and don’t get cold overnight. If the linen closet is already fully stocked with quality linens, clean them in the days leading up to the guests’ arrival. Buy some night lights. Purchase a few night lights for the hallways and restrooms so guests can easily get around should they need to get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. Childproof the home if necessary. Kids can be curious, so holiday hosts without children of their own should childproof their homes before any guests arrive with and paper plates. Paper plates may come in especially handy, saving the trouble of having to load up the dishwasher after meals in which paper plates and plastic cut- lery would have sufficed. Give common areas a thorough cleaning. Any common areas of the home, including the foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen, and restrooms, should be given a thorough cleaning prior to the guests’ arrival. Be sure to clean any bedrooms where guests will be staying. Less time will have to be devoted kids in tow. Move hazardous materials to high shelves that kids can’t reach, and make sure any prescription medications are out of reach of youngsters. If the home has any steep staircases, consider purchasing some child gates or asking the guests to bring their own gates to reduce the risk of young kids falling down the stairs. Stock up on toiletries and other essentials. Replenish the supply of toiletries before guests arrive. Stock up on toilet paper, tis- sues, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion in the days leading up to the holidays. In addition, consider buying kitchen items like paper towels, napkins, plastic cutlery, to cleaning the master bedroom or home office, but make sure these rooms are pre- sentable. Clean the closets. If the hall closets are largely used for storing miscellaneous items, clean them out for the coming days to make room for guests’ coats, jackets, scarves, hats, and shoes. Moving these items, be it to the garage, a backyard shed, or the base- ment, can be temporary, but those closets must serve a more traditional purpose while guests are in town for the holidays. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 11, 2013 Glen Rock Winter Ballet Concert set for December 14 Students practice for the Winter Ballet Concert The Glen Rock Community School will present the Unicorne Dance Ensemble, under the direction of Denise Piccino of Hawthorne, and the after school dance stu- dents in their annual Winter Ballet Concert on Saturday Dec. 14. Shows will be held at 1 and 7 p.m. in the Glen Rock High School auditorium located at 600 Harristown Road. The program will feature the lyri- cal “Winterlight” to music by Pachelbel. Excerpts from Act III of “Coppelia” with music by Delibes will feature graduat- ing senior Colleen Dalton of Glen Rock as Prayer, alumna Ariel Woll of Glen Rock as Dawn, and some of the younger students performing “The Waltz of the Hours” and the “Mazurka.” The students will appear as charming woodland creatures in the “Woods in Winter” with the advanced ballet students as winter sprites. Jack Frost will be danced by Lea Yoo of Ridgewood. Yoo will be accompanied by snow fairies, rabbits, deer, owls, squirrels, and skaters. The story and the letter of Virginia O’Hanlon is the basis of “Yes, Virginia.” Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door. All seats will be available on a first come, first served basis. For further information, call the Glen Rock Community School office at (201) 389-5011 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The ballet program is sponsoring its Second Annual Food Drive to support families in need of food. Students will be collecting canned soups, tuna, and veg- etables; pasta; dry cereal; powdered milk; and toiletries such as soap, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. (Please do not bring items in glass containers.) The drive will benefit the Center for Food Action. Items may be dropped off at the Glen Rock High School auditorium lobby on Dec. 13 from 4 to 9 p.m. and on Dec. 14 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. December 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 11 Glen Rock Rodriguez brings tricks & tales to students Harlem Wizard Ken “Blenda” Rodri- guez brought his basketball tricks and tales to students at Richard E. Byrd School, Central School, and Glen Rock Middle School last week. A veteran Harlem Wizard player, Rodriguez has appeared on television shows such as “Sesame Street,” “Celebrity Apprentice,” and “The Colbert Report.” He also played as a Harlem Globetrotter for four years, during which time he traveled to 40 countries. At each Glen Rock school, Rodriguez performed dribbling tricks with students, gave away Harlem Wizard sou- venirs, and spoke about his experiences playing professional basketball. The Harlem Wizards will play an all-star team of school and community members on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Glen Rock High School gym. This fundraiser is being hosted by the Richard E. Byrd Home and School Association to support educational programs for Byrd students. Local spon- sors of the Harlem Wizard event include the Vander Plaat-Caggaino Funeral Home, Matthew J. Nolfo & Associates, Defence Lab, Baratta Partners, Dance with Me, Mathnasium, Volt Fitness, John’s Boy, The Glen Rock Inn, The Curious Reader, and Hoop Heaven. Tickets purchased before the event are $12 for general admission. A limited number of reserved seats in the first two rows of the bleachers are available for $25 Above and left: Harlem Wizard Ken ‘Blenda’ Rodriguez entertains students with his basket- ball tricks. each. A small number of VIP court side seats are on sale for $50 each, and include a meet-and-greet with the Wizards, a free giveaway, and dinner of pizza and a drink. Ticket order forms are available at www.byrdhsa.com, or by e-mailing Maria van Duffelen at mariavan@verizon.net. General admission tickets are also avail- able at www.harlemwizards.com. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door the night of the event for $15 per person. For more information, visit the Byrd HSA website at www.byrdhsa.com. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 11, 2013 Put a stop to the battle of the holiday bulge The holiday season is dominated by parties, family gatherings, and festive foods. Overindulgence in rich foods and drinks during the holiday season and cold weather, which can make it difficult to exercise, often lead to weight gain by Jan- uary. Focusing on diet and exercise during the holiday season can help you avoid unwanted weight gain and provide more energy as the season progresses. The following are some effective ways to sail through the season without gaining weight. Don’t scrimp and sacrifice all the time. The body is a powerful machine, but it does not always work the way we want it to. According to nutritional experts, rather than metabolizing food on a daily basis, the body is geared to work over longer periods of time. That means it is possible to balance out a high-calorie day by eating less food and/or lighter fare on the days before and after. Fill up before going out. Those who are concerned about the high-calorie foods and drinks that are often served at parties and holiday gatherings may want to eat beforehand. Hunger can cause people to overeat and fill up on the wrong kinds of foods. Instead, eat a low-calorie snack that is high in protein and fiber before leaving the house. That should make it easier to avoid the chips and dips. Get plenty of sunshine when possible. Lack of sunlight can contribute to the winter blues, which may lead some people to rely on comfort foods. Such foods are typically rich in carbohydrates, fats, and sugars. Spending time outdoors in the sun each day is a mood booster. Pick the right mix of foods. Devote more space on the plate to lean proteins, such as roasted turkey or chicken or even lean ham. Devote much of the rest of the plate to roasted vegetables and whole grains. Take only small portions of high- fat foods like candied yams or bread stuff- ing to satisfy cravings without overdoing it. Skip the spirits for the most part. Alco- holic beverages are loaded with empty cal- ories. Many people would rather reserve bonus calories for a piece of pie or a brownie. Those who drink can cut calories by sticking to a one drink per day limit. Exercise every day. When people are busy with holiday tasks, it can be easy to push exercise aside, but a more seden- tary lifestyle can trigger a slowing of the metabolism. That slow down can lead to weight gain. Aim for some sort of daily exercise, and try to park farther away from the stores or take the stairs instead of the escalator. Don’t relegate exercise to a New Year’s resolution. Inactivity now will only bring harder work in the future to shed those unwanted holiday pounds. Weight gain may be just another part of the holiday season for many men and women. However, individuals who are concerned about adding extra pounds can stop the pattern of gaining weight during the holiday season by making smart choices throughout the season. December 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 13 A brief explanation of the gluten-free diet Dietary fads come and go, but the gluten-free movement is one nutritional trend that seems to have staying power. The gluten-free diet was once largely exclusive to sufferers of Celiac disease, a condition that damages the lining of the small intestine, preventing it from absorbing parts of food the body needs to stay healthy. That damage is the byprod- uct of the body’s reaction to gluten, a term used to describe proteins found in specific grains. While the gluten-free diet remains a necessity for those who cannot tolerate gluten, nowadays even non-sufferers are embracing the gluten-free diet for a variety of reasons. One such reason is non-Celiac gluten sensitivity, or NCGS. Though NCGS is not as severe as Celiac disease, research has suggested that a gluten-free diet can relieve NCGS symptoms, which include abdominal pain and headaches. Allergies are another reason some people may opt for a gluten-free diet. Unlike Celiac disease or NCGS, both of which are digestive system responses to gluten, wheat allergy is an immune-system response and, like other aller- gies, can be outgrown. However, until a wheat allergy is outgrown, it is best to avoid foods, including those with gluten, that might trigger an allergic reaction. While a gluten-free diet is a necessity for people with Celiac disease, NCGS, or wheat allergies, according to Michell Nacouzi, MD, a primary care physician at Duke Primary Care Brier Creek, it may provide little health ben- efit to those without such conditions. That doesn’t mean the popularity of the gluten-free diet is about to wane, though. Those without a preexisting medical condition who are considering a gluten-free diet should know a few things about this diet before making such a drastic change. Gluten-free is not easy. Unlike eliminating sugary soft drinks or cutting back on fried foods, going cold turkey on gluten can be very difficult. Many people who adopt a gluten-free diet find it extremely challenging, as gluten among their ingredients. Though there are now many gluten-free foods on the market, unless labels say gluten- (continued on page 19) proteins can be found in additives, making something as seemingly simple as reading labels a lot trickier than it looks. Though labels may not list gluten among a product’s ingredients, people must be aware of all additives that contain gluten proteins in order to avoid gluten entirely. Although supermarkets are stocking more gluten-free products, shopping for groceries while on a gluten-free diet can be tedious. Certain foods and drinks must be avoided. Though people considering a gluten-free diet are aware that such a diet requires some sacrifices, they may not know which foods and beverages they will need to avoid until they have instituted the diet. For example, a gluten-free diet excludes any beverages that contain barley, such as beer. Though many gluten-free beers are now on the market, beer afi- cionados may find such alternatives cannot compare to the real thing. Rye and wheat products also must be avoided, and these include products whose labels list bulgur, durum flour, farina, graham flour, kamut, semolina, and spelt Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 11, 2013 Navigating the holidays: Relax and enjoy the season During the holidays, the last thing we need is another to-do list. We really need a few minutes, several times a day, to regroup and rebalance. Here are some ideas to help during this busy season. Get grounded and set your intentions. Know that you have the power to enjoy vs. get stressed. Check in with yourself often to minimize the stress and maximize ease. Set your intentions before going out the door. Decide to relax and enjoy the season. Decide to make good food choices. Nothing ruins a good time more than going home with regrets. Staying grounded will help you realize that goal. Wear your mission proudly and stay motivated. If you have been working at being healthier, don’t let peer pres- sure ruin your hard work. Let others know you are on a mission to improve your health. Tell them how much you care about staying on a healthy track and how well you are doing. Then quietly pat yourself on the back for standing strong. Never starve yourself before a party or gathering. Eat normal sized meals leading up to the party. Skipping break- fast and/or lunch because you have a dinner party is never a good idea. That first drink will go straight to your head and you will end up overcompensating the rest of the evening or continuing to make poor choices. Have a snack of some sort before heading out so you don’t hit the buffet raven- ously hungry, but do save room to enjoy and taste the treats being served. Find a buddy. Find someone on the same healthy page as you are and have a plan before you go out. Keep each other on track. Having a friend in the room can make some of the awkward situations easier and less likely to result in nervous eating and drinking. Taste; don’t eat. Do a “recon” of the food before you start, and make choices based on the big picture. Don’t waste calories on everyday items. Take a taste, not a full portion. This lets you try more without piling on calories. Know your trigger foods. These are the foods you want to eat without stopping. Find them, face them, and then and avoid them like the plague. Have a very small taste if you must, then get away from the table. Use veggies to fill in any slow times or if you don’t like to have empty hands or an empty plate. Be thankful for what you have and who you are. Make a new habit this season. Every day, before you start out, make a conscious effort to stop, breathe, and think of five (or more) things for which you are thankful. Remember to be grateful for yourself. Whether you are beginning your journey to wellness, or at any point along that path, thank yourself for taking care of yourself and decide what is important to you. Live your life to follow that priority. This article was submitted by Eva Conover, Health Coach, AADP of eva@evasfresh.com. December 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 15 Take action to prevent frostbite this winter Frostbite is relatively common and can affect anyone who is exposed to extreme cold. Awareness of frostbite and how to pre- vent it can help people who hope to spend ample time outdoors this winter avoid this potentially painful condition. Frostbite is the freezing of body tissue, most notably the skin. Certain areas of the body are more susceptible to frostbite, including the nose, ears, toes, and fingers. Those who have circulation issues or diabe- tes may be more vulnerable to frostbite and will have to be extra diligent in covering up when venturing outdoors. Many cases of frostbite occur in those who work outdoors in the cold, including soldiers stationed in cold climates. The homeless and winter outdoor enthusiasts are also susceptible, as is anyone who spends time outdoors when the tempera- tures are very cold. Frostbite is a serious injury to the body that is caused by freezing tissues. It can create a loss of feeling in the affected areas and even the loss of fingers, toes, and limbs. Cases of frostbite vary in severity. They can range from mild frostnip, which is just a temporary cessation of feeling in extremi- ties, to superficial frostbite, where only the outer skin is affected, to deep frostbite, the most severe type of frostbite wherein the underlying tissues also freeze, possi- bly resulting in permanent damage or even amputation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, frostbite can initi- ate with redness or pain in any area of the skin. As it progresses, the skin may take on a grayish-yellow hue. Numbness may set in, and the skin could feel very firm or even waxy. Progressed frostbite will appear black, and blistering may be present. A person experiencing frostbite is typically unaware the condition is occurring because of the numbness. It often takes the trained eye of another person to point out frostbite. Depending on how long the skin has been exposed to extreme weather, frostbite treatment can vary. At the onset, individu- als experiencing the primary symptoms of frostbite, including redness, tingling, or numbing, can benefit from moving into a warm room. Removal of wet and cold clothing is also advisable. The affected tissues should be warmed gently with warm water. The water should be comfortable to the touch in areas not affected by the frostbite. Do not use hot water. If warm water is unavailable, use body heat to warm the affected areas. For example, tuck cold hands under armpits. It is unadvisable to use a dry heating source like heating pads or a campfire to thaw frostbitten skin. Avoid massaging or disturbing the tissue on frostbitten skin, which can cause further damage. Prompt medical attention should be sought to determine the severity of the frostbite. A combination of warm therapy and hydration could help salvage damaged tissues. The easiest way to ward off symptoms of frostbite is to be diligent in preventing it from beginning. This includes wearing several layers of clothing. The innermost layer of clothing should be something that wicks moisture away from the body. Mit- tens provide more protection than gloves, and wool socks can add an extra layer of warmth to feet and toes. Ears and the face can be covered by scarves or special hat- and-mask combinations. Increasing physical activity will help keep warm blood pumping through tissue and help a person to stay warm. Avoid smoking tobacco, which can constrict blood vessels and increase the risk of frost- bite. By the same token, do not drink alco- hol because it may create the sensation of warmth and may lead a person to think he or she is warm, even if frostbite is occur- ring. Keeping a few chemical hand warm- ers available and keeping an extra blanket tucked in a car trunk can help one avoid a cold-weather emergency and reduce the risk for frostbite. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 11, 2013 Glen Rock Roundup T-shirt collection in progress The Glen Rock Library, located at 315 Rock Road, is collecting T-shirts for its December teen craft. Clean white T-shirts of any size may be brought to the circulation desk during regular hours. Shirts will be accepted through Wednesday, Dec. 18. BELLissimo performs BELLissimo, the adult Handbell Choir at Good Shep- herd Lutheran Church in Glen Rock, recently performed during a Sunday morning worship service. Director Linda Ryglewicz, a member of Good Shepherd, is a professional bell ringer and rings with Jersey Jubilation. The Good Shepherd ringers are using White Chapel English bells on loan from Saint John’s Lutheran Church in Passaic. The choir rehearses on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the church at 233 South Highwood Avenue. New members are welcome. The group performs once a month during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. For membership information, contact the church office at (201) 444-6598. Demonstration set Bonnie Fitzpatrick will present “Flower Arranging for the Holidays” at the Dec. 17 meeting of the Glen Rock Garden Club. The meeting will be held at 7:45 p.m. at the Glen Rock Municipal Annex Building at 678 Maple Avenue. During the program, Fitzpatrick will create two arrange- ments that will be presented to a member or guest at the conclusion of the meeting. The meeting is free and guests are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Call (201) 447- 6099. Legion seeks Boys State candidates The Glen Rock American Legion Post 145 is seeking candidates for New Jersey Boys State, a citizenship pro- gram that has been held annually since 1946. Eligible boys must be Glen Rock residents who are juniors in high school. Boys with outstanding charac- ter and leadership qualifications who have a serious atti- tude toward an intensive citizenship training program are encouraged to apply. Boys who would like more information may call Ed at (201) 445-9238 or visit their high school guidance depart- ment. The application deadline is Dec. 17. Laptop lending announced The Glen Rock Public Library now has laptops for patrons to borrow. Borrowers must be 18 years of age and older and must have a valid Glen Rock Library card. High school students may borrow laptops with permission of a parent or guardian. For details, visit http://glenrock. bccls.org/services.html. The library is located at 315 Rock Road. Programs, costume collection announced Teens are welcome to visit the Glen Rock Public Library for a variety of activities. Gaming Afternoons will be held the second Friday of the month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Teens are invited to hang out with friends and play their favorite Wii® games, card games, and board games, including Sorry®, Battle- ship®, Connect Four®, Apples to Apples®, Risk®, Clue®, Quelf®, chess, checkers, and more. Drop-In Crafts programs will be held the third Thursday of the month from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to make something to take home. Themes will include: November, Thanksgiving and Hanukkah Crafts; and December, Christmas &Winter Decorations & Gifts. A Writing Lab will be available the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. Students will be able to seek help with essays and research assignments from Teen Librarian Jen Lemke, who has experience working as an English teacher, writing tutor, and academic coach. Call (201) 670-3970 for additional information about library programs and activities. The library is located at 315 Rock Road in Glen Rock. Board games available The Glen Rock Public Library, located at 315 Rock Road, now lends board games. Games are available for one week with the option of one renewal. Available games now include Risk, Monopoly, Parcheesi, Munchkin, Pandemic, and Quelf. Anyone with a valid BCCLS library card may borrow a game. Games are available for pick up and return at the Glen Rock Library only. 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. 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 & Wednesdays. Textbooks available at the library The Glen Rock Library has Glen Rock elementary, middle, and high school textbooks available for use in the library. Elementary textbooks are located in the children’s room. Middle and high school textbooks may be found at the reference desk. The library is located at 315 Rock Road. Borough offers seniors services Glen Rock seniors are reminded that the borough pro- vides bus transportation for residents age 65 and up and for disabled adults who cannot drive. For more information, call Paula Fleming at (201) 670-3956. Seniors who may need assistance with yard work may contact Glen Rock Recreation Director Marc Barone at (201) 670-3951. Teacher-consultant (continued from page 6) $8.25 after Jan. 1, 2014. The George Washington Middle School Home & School Association donated $2,586 to be used to purchase library books and the ALPS adventure learning program donated $1,600 to pay chaperone expenses for the overnight field trip to Harriman, New York, Nov. 7 through 9. J. KOSTER Schedler ball field (continued from page 6) in their upper teens. “If these [fly balls] are going to drop on Route 17, it’s a tragedy waiting to happen,” Henke said. Nancy Freedman, a West Saddle River Road neighbor, urged that state and federal regulations about constructing a sports field near a state highway should be applied to the plan. “Have any studies been mentioned of getting an idea of the air quality?” another resident asked. “I would assume that it’s the equivalent of handing out cigarettes.” Traffic danger remained the principal objection, though property values, quality of life, air quality, and the chance that the field would attract out-of-town burglars were also mentioned. “This isn’t the last time we’re going to talk about this,” Mayor Aronsohn said. “Public safety is our number one issue.” December 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 17 Area Legend of the Year named at awards banquet Belinda Buggs, CNA, driver, and activities assis- tant for Christian Health Care Adult Day Services of Wyckoff, was recently surprised at CHCC’s 21 st Annual Service Awards Banquet at Macaluso’s in Hawthorne, when she was named the center’s Legend of the Year. Buggs is a resident of Haledon. She was nominated by her co-workers. This fall, Buggs was honored as a Legend Quarterly All Star at CHCC. She was honored for exemplifying the mission and values of CHCC in an outstanding and easily recognizable manner, contributing exemplary service for the benefit of those served at CHCC and beyond, and for demonstrating behavior above and beyond expectations. “Belinda truly loves what she does and shows tre- mendous compassion for the clients and their families,” said Hillcrest Director and CHCC Adult Day Services of Wyckoff Administrator Mary Mariconda. “Her positive attitude and sense of humor are contagious. Clients and caregivers consider her a part of their extended family.” On her own time, Buggs picks up medications for housebound clients and brings meals to those she knows do not have anyone to help them. She is often the nurse’s eyes and ears when it comes to detecting whether a client needs attention. For example, she recognized the symp- toms of a urinary tract infection and notified the nurse. This prevented a hospital admission for the client. “Belinda is equally attentive to families,” said MJ Paulison, CHCC Adult Day Services of Wyckoff’s assis- tant administrator/activities director. “She may notice a family struggling to care for a client and suggest that the social worker call to provide information on home care. If she is aware of financial difficulties that the family is facing, she will notify the social worker so that the family can be aware of available grants.” CHCC provides a broad continuum of high-quality, compassionate care, offering superior mental-health, Douglas A. Struyk, CPA, LNHA, CHCC president and CEO; Belinda Buggs, CNA, Legend of the Year; Heather Porcaro, MSW, CSW, Heritage Manor Nursing Home social worker and co-chair of the Legends Team; and Sandra Ondrof, gift shop manager and co-chair of the Legends Team. elder-care, residential living, and rehabilitation services. As a non-profit organization, CHCC delivers care to the community based upon the Christian principles on which CHCC was founded more than a century ago. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 11, 2013 Maybe we need Sherlock Holmes Trying to enjoy some early slumber one night, I was alerted by the patter -- actually more like the thunder -- of two pairs of little feet on the staircase. “Dad! Dad! We just discovered a detective show where the detective solves cases by using his brains instead of beating people up!” “What is the name of this newly discovered detective?” I asked suspiciously. “Sherlock Holmes!” “I think I may have heard of him.” Despite my torpor, I was elated that the kids had discov- ered the “new” Sherlock Holmes -- Jeremy Brett, in this case -- because I knew they would watch his adventures voluntarily. If Holmes had been forced on them, they would have done anything in their power, including times tables drills or piano lessons, to resist watching the shows. My logic worked. They became Sherlock Holmes buffs. Holmes seldom made mistakes, but people make mis- takes about Holmes. As portrayed on the screen by every- one from the classic Basil Rathbone with Nigel Bruce, to the Hammer Productions Peter Cushing, aided and abetted by his best friend Christopher Lee, to Jeremy Brett with David Burke as Watson -- they each sent my kids an auto- graphed photograph in response to a fan letter. Some think Holmes is the archetypal stiff-upper-lip Englishman, representing a class-conscious society. That is wrong. Arthur Conan Doyle was Irish, and the real-life characters who inspired Holmes was a Scot, Dr. Joseph Bell, who had been Doyle’s professor in medical school, and taught him how to analyze appearances while making medical deductions. While Holmes is generally shown as imperturbable, Doyle was subject to enormous inner turbulence. Raised as a devout Catholic, Doyle lapsed into disbelief, then into a sort of eclecticism, and finally into spiritualism, which he famously championed in ways that were more emotional than logical. Yet improved research into the paranormal indicates that Doyle was not on ground as shaky as some of his critics asserted. Doyle, above all, was a humanitarian and, in a racist era, he believed, as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote three times in “The Song of Hiawatha,” that “Every human heart is human.” One of his least-read books today is “The Crime of the Congo,” in which Doyle documented Belgian atroci- ties against the Bantu and Pygmy peoples of sub-Saharan Africa with photographs that can still raise a shudder after a century. Holmes wrote the 45,000-word book in eight days and it influenced dignitaries including Winston Churchill, Kaiser Wilhelm II, and Theodore Roosevelt -- all of whom were good friends and mutual admirers at the time -- to protest against the grisly Belgian inhumanity toward the Africans. Doyle got most of his information from Sir Roger Case- ment, later sentenced to death for his role in Irish indepen- dence, and Doyle, respecting Casement’s humanitarian work in the Congo and in South America, headed the move- ment to spare Casement the death penalty for “treason,” by which the British meant support for Irish independence in wartime. The British hanged Casement in spite of the appeals led by Doyle. Doyle had no patience with either male chauvinism or class snobbery. The only woman to outwit Sherlock Holmes, in Doyle’s first magazine story, “A Scandal in Bohemia,” is Irene Adler. Adler trumps Holmes’ trickery and mastery of disguise, knocks his metaphorical block off, and comes out the winner in the case, sending Holmes a condescending farewell note. In a subsequent story, the mystery revolves around a white American woman’s attempt to hide the fact that her child by a first marriage, living with her in England, is of mixed African ancestry. “(A) nobler man never walked the earth,” the widow says of her first husband, a black man since deceased. In the end, the woman’s second husband kisses and accepts the child as his own. In another story, the presumed villains in the strange behavior of a white man presumed to be an opium addict are a “lascar” -- a lower-caste Hindu -- and a Chinese man. Neither is a bad guy when the case is cleared up. I will not ruin it for the reader. The white guy finds out he can make more money as a street beggar than as a journalist. That ruined it for me. I chose to forget the title. Doyle was not an expert on the British Empire as Rud- yard Kipling, the other most popular British officer of the era was, since Kipling grew up there and returned as a young man. In “The Sign of the Four,” Doyle offers a sinis- ter but reliable Sikh with the name “Mahomet Singh.” The last name “Singh” is given to every Sikh man. “Mahomet” -- Muhammad -- is an impossible name for a Sikh. The Sikhs organized to keep the Muslims out of central India about 500 years ago and most definitely did not name their sons after Muhammad. I once knew a Jewish man whom everybody called by a rather cute first name. I asked his wife about it. The man’s given name was Adolf. He never used it. The same prin- ciple applies. Two of Doyle’s private cases -- not as the author of Sherlock Holmes but as an expert witness -- also revolved around opposition to prejudice. A mixed-blood Indian man named George Edalji had been sentenced to seven years in prison due to maiming horses -- a particularly disgust- ing crime in which the perpetrators harmed animals to take some sort of revenge on the owners. Edalji was convicted against circumstantial evidence. He had alibis and one of the incidents took place while he was in jail. While inter- viewing Edalji, Doyle learned that the accused night stalker was virtually blind and could not have located, let alone mutilated, the livestock on moonless nights. He also found other flaws in the evidence. Edjali was released from jail, but was not formally cleared for 20 years. In another case, a gambler and pawnbroker named Oscar Slater was accused of bludgeoning and robbing an elderly widow. He was caught after he attempted to pawn a dia- mond brooch. The culprit, being both Jewish and an immi- grant from Germany, was convicted despite the fact that the brooch he tried to pawn had never belonged to the victim and that the police in the case had reportedly prompted the housemaid who said she had seen him near the scene of the crime. Slater’s common-law wife had an alibi for him but was not allowed to testify because they were not legally married. Slater spent 17 years in jail. Doyle got into the case and Slater was released with 6,000 pounds compensa- tion for time spent in prison. He thanked Doyle profusely, but later stiffed Doyle for legal costs. Toward the end of his life, Doyle was taken in by “Margery the Medium,” Minna Crandon of Boston, who bamboozled a number of Harvard professors with séance phenomena that were simple tricks. A “spirit” thumbprint she produced in dental wax in a blacked-out room turned out to be -- the thumbprint of her own dentist. Doyle took out a full-page newspaper ad attacking Dr. Joseph Banks Rhine, who had realized after one sitting that Margery was a fake and the elderly professors were romantic dupes. Dr. Rhine later went on to show, after 40 years of exacting research at Duke University, that mind-to-mind communication between the living was a statistically dem- onstrated reality. Doyle had the wrong perpetrator, but his defense of people who were unjustly accused of crimes due to race or religion was definitely on the right track. Perhaps we can convince the schools to make some of his stories required reading. Team to compete at state level The second-year robotics team, Robrostorms, competed against 24 other teams at the regional First Lego League competi- tion. They won second place in the research project category. Children researched how towns deal with natural disasters, found existing solutions to some challenges, and suggested an air vortex device to keep leaves from clogging storm drains and causing floods. Many thanks to the team’s sponsors, Mathnasium of Glen Rock and Ridgewood, The Glen Rock Inn, Glen Rock Savings Bank, Tofu House, Kim’s Martial Art and Fitness, Bamboo House, and individual sponsors for supporting the team this year. Team members Ansel Chang, Michael Yin, Joshua Shi, Gregory Pylypovych, and Patrick Mcginley are fourth and fifth graders from Glen Rock, Ridgewood, and River Edge. The team’s research posters are on display at the children’s department of Glen Rock Library until Dec. 10. Robrostorms will advance to the New Jersey FLL State Championship com- petition on Dec. 14. December 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES Gluten-free diet (continued from page 13) free, the following are a handful of products that should be avoided: • Breads and cereals • Cakes and pies • Croutons • French fries • Pastas • Salad dressings • Soy sauce • Soups Many doctors also recommend that those on a gluten- free diet avoid oats, as they can easily be contaminated with wheat during the growing and processing stages of produc- tion. Be mindful of the dangers of cross-contamination. Cross- contamination can occur during the manufacturing process when gluten-free foods come into contain with foods that contain gluten. Manufacturers typically include the phrase “may contain” on labels as a warning to consumers looking to avoid gluten and other ingredients. When labels include this phrase, there is a strong chance that cross-contamina- tion has occurred, and such products should be avoided by those on gluten-free diets. Cross-contamination also can occur when gluten-free foods are prepared on the same surfaces as foods containing gluten. For example, toasting gluten-free bread in the same toaster as regular bread can easily lead to contamination. Preventing cross-contamination can be a difficult task, and Local author (continued from page 7) Roosevelt administration provoked the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor to save Stalin from fighting World War II on two fronts. The attack seriously impacted the U.S. Pacific Fleet, the U.S. Asiatic Fleet, and the Luzon Army stationed in the Philippines and led to the deaths of about 30,000 Americans servicemen and civilians. II • Page 19 that difficulty merits consideration by people who want to adopt a gluten-free diet. A gluten-free diet may lead to a vitamin and nutrient deficiency. Grains are often rich in vitamins, and avoiding grains as part of a gluten-free diet can deprive people of these vitamins, weakening their bodies as a result. When adopting a gluten-free diet, speak with a dietitian to ensure your diet has enough iron, calcium, fiber, thiamin, ribofla- vin, niacin, and folate. If the diet is lacking, it will be neces- sary to make adjustments. “The Japanese team knew some of the details, but were surprised by others, including the front page headlines predicting a U.S.-Japanese war a week before the attack and illustrations and translated Russian-language texts I located documenting the treason of the American-born Soviet agent, whose role as a spy was confirmed by the FBI after his death, a probable suicide when his role as an NKVD information was exposed,” Koster said following the interview. Plans are now under way to have “Operation Snow” translated into Japanese. Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 11, 2013 Obituaries Betsy Chamberlin Betsy Chamberlin, nee Stockton, of Ridgewood, for- merly of Fair Lawn, died Nov. 29. She was 78. She attended Alfred University, where she received her BFA and was a member of the Sigma Chi Nu sorority. She was president of the College Club (Fair Lawn) and president of the Rad- burn School PTA. In Ridgewood, she served in a variety of leadership capacities for Community Meals on Wheels and Baby Basics, now a part of Children’s Aid and Family Services. She was a member of the West Side Presbyte- rian Church in Ridgewood, where she served as head of the deacons and as a member the Feisty Ladies, providing food, care, and comfort to families in need. She is survived by her children Richard Chamberlin of Cincinnati, Ohio and Bruce Chamberlin of Washington, D.C. She is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandson. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh, Inc. in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Com- munity Meals Inc., c/o Christ Church, 105 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Michael Benjamin Feeney Michael Benjamin Feeney, of Ridgewood died Nov. 29. He was 10. He was a fifth grader at Hawes School in Ridgewood, and played Maroons Soccer. He was an avid New York Giants and New York Yankees fan. He was named the honorary police chief of Ridgewood for 2013. He is survived by his parents Jack and Jill (nee Hartman), and his sister Cassie. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to “Go 4 the Goal, P.O. Box 433, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423, or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 560 Sylvan Avenue, Suite 4460, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 07632 or Memorial Sloan Kettering Pediatric Sarcomas, 1275 York Avenue, NY, NY 10065. Dr. Glenn W. Foley Dr. Glenn W. Foley of Saddle River, formerly of River Vale, died Dec. 3. He worked with OBGYN Associates of Bergen County for 15 years and cared for the community through his service at Valley Hospital for many years. He is survived by his wife Lisa (nee Marsanico) and his chil- dren David George, Julian Bertrand, George Thomas, and Marissa Jane Foley. He is also survived by his stepmother Harriet T. Foley. He was predeceased by his parents Ber- trand and Barbara Foley. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to the National Brain Tumor Society at www. braintumor.org. Ethyl Jonasson Ethyl Jonasson, nee Zimmerman, of Glen Rock, for- merly of Teaneck and Jersey City, died Nov. 29. She was 100. She had been employed by Western Electric in Kearny for 37 years and later at Atlantic Federal Credit Union in Kenilworth. She is survived by her daughter Claire Greene of Glen Rock. She is also survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husbands Stephen McCormick and Phineas “Ed” Jonasson. Arrangements were made by the Louis Suburban Chapel in Fair Lawn. Memorial donations may be made to the Social Service Association of Ridgewood and Vicinity, Inc., 6 Station Plaza, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Raymond Kent Miller Raymond Kent Miller of Brick, formerly of Ridgewood, died Nov. 29. He was 77. He graduated from Ridgewood High School and Pace College (now Pace University) where he received his bachelor’s degree in business administra- tion. He attended graduate school at Indiana University before leaving to join the management training program at Bloomingdale’s in New York City. Early in his career, he was featured on the cover of Fortune magazine as an up and coming executive. After retiring from the furniture industry, he started Point Pavilion Antique Centre in Point Pleasant Beach. He sang with the Golden Tones at Green- briar in Brick. He is survived by his sons Kent M. Miller of Stratford, Connecticut and Christopher P. Miller of Stam- ford, Connecticut. He is also survived by two grandchildren and his siblings George J. Miller Jr., Barbara E. Miller, and John M. Miller. He was predeceased by his parents George J. Miller and Maude B. Miller. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Pace University, Lubin School of Business, (212) 346-1232, or Forestdale, Inc., (718) 263-0740. Elizabeth S. Mitchell Elizabeth S. Mitchell, nee Schuler, of Ramsey died Dec. 4. She was 94. She was a graduate of Ramsey High School and Trenton State Teacher’s College. She was predeceased by her husband John W. Mitchell and her son Bruce W. Mitchell. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh- Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Doris Nelson Doris Nelson, nee Riley, of Ridgewood, formerly of Baltimore, Maryland, died Dec. 1. She was 96. She is sur- vived by her children Cheryl Raker of Phoenix, Maryland, Nancy Currey of Ridgewood, Lisa Thompson of Chevy Chase, Maryland, and Fredric A. Nelson III of New York, New York. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Fredric A. Nelson Jr. and her grandsons Scott and Nick. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to o the Nick Currey Fund, c/o Cure Search, 4600 East West Highway, Suite 600, Bethesda, MD, 20814- 3457. Tunis Nywening Tunis Nywening of Wyckoff died Dec. 3. He was 97. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Before retiring, he was a carpet installer and salesman for H. Nakashian and Sons in Fair Lawn. He was a member of the Midland Park Christian Reformed Church, where he was a Sunday school teacher and a member of the Evangelism Committee. He is survived by his wife Gar- berdina and his daughter Karen Holmes of Wyckoff. He is also survived by two grandchildren, one great-grand- son, and his sister Violet Schanzenbach of North Haledon. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to World Renew, 2850 Kalamazoo Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49560 or the Christian Health Care Center, 301 Sicomac Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Bridget M. Roddy Bridget M. Roddy, nee Paris, of Ridgewood died Dec. 4. She was 80. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel R.C. Church in Ridgewood. She is survived by her children Patricia McDonagh, Veronica Miller, and Joseph Roddy. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and her brothers Patrick Paris and Michael Paris. She was predeceased by her husband Neil Roddy. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Valley Hospice, 15 Essex Road, Paramus, NJ 07652. David Terry Rohrbach David Terry Rohrbach of Ridgewood died Nov. 22. He was 67. He studied engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology and Rutgers University. He was predeceased by his wife Barbara Cichewicz and his parents Dorothy and Russell Rohrbach. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Dorothy L. Schroeder Dorothy L. Schroeder, formerly of Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes, and River Edge, died Nov. 24. She was 96. She was a secretary for Pangborn, Inc. in Wyckoff. She was a member of Advent Lutheran Church in Wyckoff, where she served as financial secretary and was a member of the Altar Guild. She is survived by her children Robert Schroeder and Karen Taylor, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Edward August, and her siblings Muriel and Edmund. Albert L. ‘Al’ Van Syckel Albert L. “Al” Van Syckel of Mahwah died Nov. 13. He was 84. He served in U.S. Army Intelligence during the Korean War. He was a professional baseball player, founded a local business, and became an NCAA softball umpire. He is survived by his children Alan Van Syckel and Dawn Hamilton, and many other family members. Rose Weiss Wertheim Rose Weiss Wertheim, nee Braunstein, of Franklin Lakes, formerly of the Bronx (NY), Fair Lawn, Jackson, and Morris County, died Nov. 27. She was 83. She will be remembered for her artistic talent, which led to her fashion business, Creations by Rose; her passion for life; and her warm heart. She is survived by her husband Stanley Wert- heim, and her children Darryl Weiss and Terri Gifford. She is also survived by four grandchildren and her and niece Ronna Weinberg. Religious Notes December 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 21 Bethlehem prepares for Christmas Abundant Life announces events & services The members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 155 Lin- wood Avenue in Ridgewood, invite everyone to spend the Christmas season at Bethlehem. See the birthplace of Christ in a whole new way this Advent season with the Bright Star of Bethlehem weekly Advent series for traditional worship. Each week, parishio- ners will learn more about the little town where Jesus was born, and what Jesus reveals to people today. The series was written by Reverend Tim Runtsch, a recent visitor to Bethlehem. Hymns in the series include “O Little Town of Bethle- hem,” “Hark the Glad Sound,” “Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord,” and “Joy to the World.” The series will continue Dec. 11 and 18 at 7:30 p.m., and will conclude Dec. 29 at 9:30 a.m. Christmas Eve celebrations will begin at 4 p.m. with a Birthday Party for Jesus. Children ages three and four and their parents are invited to the church parlor for the festivi- ties. At 6 p.m., a Family Candlelight Service will be held in the sanctuary. The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held at 8 p.m., and pre-service music will begin at 7:30 p.m. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, the Festival Service of Holy Communion will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. For more information, call the church at (201) 444-3600 or visit www.bethlehemchurch.com. Abundant Life Reformed Church, located at 475 Lafay- ette Avenue in Wyckoff, will present a Choir Christmas Cantata on Dec. 15 at 10:30 a.m. The youths of the con- gregation will perform a Christmas Program on Dec. 22 at 10:30 a.m. On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, there will be two services. A Family Candlelight Service will be held at 5 p.m., and the traditional Candlelight Service with the choir will be held at 10 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 29, the 10:30 a.m. service will be cel- ebrated with guest Reverend Christopher L. Jacobsen. Contact Abundant Life at (201) 444-8038 or www.abun- dantlifewyckoff.org. Grace Methodist sets services Grace United Methodist Church in Wyckoff will host four services on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Services for families will be held at 3 and 5 p.m. Children will have an opportunity to participate in a reenactment of the Nativity. Candlelight services will be held at 9 and 11 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 29, there will be a 10 a.m. service. Nursery care will be available. Grace United is located at 555 Russell Avenue in Wyckoff. For more information, call (201) 891-4595 or visit www.gumc.org. Nativity announces holiday schedule Church of the Nativity in Midland Park has announced its schedule of programs and services for Christmas and holy day Masses. The church will present a Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Dec. 21, there will be a com- munal penance service with individual confession available at Nativity at noon. Five Masses are planned for Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. The Children’s Family Liturgy for families with small chil- dren will be held at 3:45 p.m. A Mass for the differently- Celebrate Christmas at MPCR Midland Park Christian Reformed Church will celebrate the Christmas season with special services. On Sunday, Dec. 22, the church will hold a Candlelight Service at 6 p.m. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, the worship service will be held at 10 a.m. There will be a New Year’s Service on Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. The church, located at 183 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park, offers nurseries at all services and is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call (201) 445-4260 or visit www.mpcrc.org. abled will be held at 5:30 p.m. The 7 p.m. liturgy will be celebrated by the Archdiocese of Newark’s new Coadjutor Archbishop Bernard Hebda. At 9:30 p.m., the choir and congregation will sing carols before the 10 p.m. Mass. For Christmas Day, Dec. 25, Masses will be said at 10:30 a.m. and noon. Church of the Nativity is located at 315 Prospect Street in Midland Park. For details, call (201) 444-6362. Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 11, 2013 Dickens with music works its charms at playhouse by Dennis Seulinhg “Oliver!” -- the current production at Millburn’s Paper Mill Playhouse -- is the musical adaptation of Charles Dick- ens’ 1837 serialized novel, “Oliver Twist.” Though the orig- inal tale was a dark look at the underbelly of London with its crime, workhouses, and poverty, writer Lionel Bart has taken off some of the edge with a bright, spirited musical version that focuses on the plight of young orphan Oliver (Tyler Moran) at the hands of those who would exploit him any way possible. He is first seen at a workhouse, a dank, depressing place in which a group of raggle taggle orphan boys must labor for their meager meals of gruel. When hungry Oliver inno- cently says, “Please, sir, I want some more,” he is marked as a troublemaker by Mr. Bumble (John Treacy Egan) and Widow Corney (Jessica Sheridan), the rigidly disciplinar- ian, self-indulgent overseers of the establishment. Bumble sells Oliver to an undertaker and his wife, who intend to have him accompany the casket at children’s funerals, but he escapes and soon comes into contact with the Artful Dodger (Ethan Haberfield), a lad a few years his senior who brings him to Fagin (David Garrison), who trains a group of boys in the art of thievery. If the plot promises to be depressing, it is lightened by the music, which is wonderful. “Oliver!” made its Broad- way debut in 1963, during a golden period of musicals, and The Artful Dodger (Ethan Haberfield, right) welcomes Oliver (Tyler Moran) to a world of crime in a scene from ‘Oliver!’ the songs are peppy, funny, sad, or reflective, as required. A common complaint about recent musicals is that the music is forgettable. This is not the case with “Oliver!” Some of the songs are familiar, but even the less popular tunes sparkle. The best known song in the score is “As Long As He Needs Me,” a plaintive cry of desperation sung by Nancy (Betsy Morgan) about her brutal boyfriend, Bill Sikes (Jose Llana). Both Nancy and Sikes are part of Fagin’s nest of thieves and outcasts, and Sikes is feared by all. Morgan is outstanding as the boisterous, rough-hewn Nancy, a woman who forges on doing what it takes to survive. Her deliv- ery is big and robust, though she manages to infuse her big ballad with unrequited longing. Her other numbers, the bawdy “A Fine Life” and “Oom-Pah-Pah,” are performed with a chorus of carousers and showcase Nancy as tough woman who enjoys a good song and a tankard of ale. The two young leads really give this production its heart and charm. Both Moran and Haberfield are true stage pro- fessionals despite their youth and do a great job of selling their characters and their musical numbers. Moran’s floppy mop of blonde hair frames a baby face with rosy cheeks, giving him the appearance of a period engraving. In the ballad “Where Is Love?” Oliver longs for the affection that should be every child’s birthright, and Moran convinces as a child with no family, no home, and no one to care about him. In “Who Will Buy?” he peers from the balcony of the home of the kindly Mr. Brownlow (David Hess), who rescued him from the dangers of the streets, and joins the trades people plying the street below in a rousing anthem of optimism. Moran has a strong voice with a trace of sadness that fits the character perfectly. Tenafly’s Ethan Haberfield brightens the play as Dodger, a Cockney hooligan who fancies himself quite the gentle- man and is one of Fagin’s best young thieves. Haberfield has mastered the Cockney accent admirably with all those dropped H’s and glottal stops. With smudged face, ani- mated movements, and perky demeanor, he is a veritable dynamo on stage as he introduces Oliver to the world of riffraff. In his big number, “Consider Yourself,” he delivers an irresistible invitation to Oliver into that life and is joined by Moran and the ensemble in a rousing production. (continued on Crossword page) December 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 23 Let Café Amici handle the cooking this holiday season One of Café Amici’s specialty sandwiches It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and arguably the busiest! Those who want to entertain, but need some extra help are invited to rely on the pro- fessionals at Café Amici in Wyckoff. Owners Brent Castone and George DeLuca and Executive Chef/Owner Arthur Toufayan take pride in serving “exceptional American fare with an Ital- ian heart.” Catering is available all year, including holiday time. All of the fine foods served at the café are also part of the restaurant’s catering menu. Director of Catering Edward Aboyoun offers full- service off premise catering and event planning. Ed will arrange your event, and provide supplies and a professional staff. Those who prefer to dine out are invited to call the café, which is now accepting reservations for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. A special menu will be featured on New Year’s Eve. Located at 315 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff, the original Café Amici opened its doors to the public in 2002. The décor is stylish, but relaxed and comfortable. The atmosphere and the staff members are family-friendly, and all of the café’s creative and delicious dishes are attrac- tively presented. The staff members are attentive to diners’ needs, but are never in the way. In addition to the regular lunch, brunch, and dinner menus, Café Amici features daily specials that highlight fresh local produce along with fish, chicken, meat, and pasta. Lunch options include inventive entrée-size salads, such as the spicy Thai, the quinoa arugula, and the Wyckoff chopped. Choices also include a hearty (continued on Crossword page) Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 11, 2013 Café Amici (continued from Restaurant page) hamburger or turkey burger, artisanal pizzas, and the soup du jour. The dinner menu includes delectable appetizers such as the rice ball, roasted baby artichokes, and fried cala- mari. Starters also include the Caesar salad and the roasted beet salad, which is made with haricot vert, goat cheese, arugula, extra virgin olive oil, and a balsamic reduction. Entrées include ahi tuna with buckwheat noodles, shitake mushrooms, spinach, ginger, peppers, and a soy sesame reduction; herb roasted organic chicken with sautéed spin- ‘Oliver’ (continued from Entertainment page) Garrison’s Fagin is an enigmatic figure. Though he is a vile character, taking advantage of the boys under his tutelage for personal gain, Bart treats him more as comic villain than outright rogue. When he dispenses his advice to the boys in “Pick a Pocket or Two” and “Be Back Soon,” he does it with panache and some fancy footwork to under- score his words. There is one weak link in the cast and that is Llana as Sikes. Sikes is supposed to be the worst of the worst, a fear- some scoundrel whom no one dare cross. Unfortunately, despite Llana’s efforts to scowl and introduce some gravel into his voice, his sweet face and mild tenor make him an ach, mashed potatoes, and a natural pan reduction; and chicken Milanese. The kids’ menu features favorite dishes sized just for children. Desserts include cannoli, cupcakes, and cakes, and out- standing gelato. This rich, frozen treat comes in a variety of flavors. Beverages include the flavorful, unsweetened mango iced tea and the satisfying cappuccino, which is almost a dessert unto itself. For details and reservations, call (201) 848-0198. Addi- tional information is also available online at cafeamici- wyckoff.com. “Friend” Café Amici on Facebook and receive daily specials. The café is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Brunch is served on Sundays. unfathomable casting choice for a hardened, murderous monster. This production is an ideal family show during the holi- day season. The large cast of talented boys will be espe- cially attractive to children. The show’s opening number, “Food, Glorious Food,” beautifully showcases the children as they complain about the miserable, meager fare at the workhouse. Director Mark S. 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Great in vir- tue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful interces- sor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I prom- ise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. My prayers were answered. Thank you, St. Jude. AG continued on next page Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 11, 2013 CLASSIFIED RELIGIOUS RELIGIOUS Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- dor of heaven, Mother of the Son of God. Immacu- late Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecu- tive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. cd RELIGIOUS Prayer to St. Clare cont. from preceding page Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glori- fied today & every day.” Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be promised. Thank you for answering my prayer. ev 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. Publication must be prom- ised. Thank you St. Jude. jr Prayer to St. Jude Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr. Great in virtue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. My prayers were answered. 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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. jw Prayer to St. Jude Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr. Great in virtue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. My prayers were answered. Thank you, St. Jude. js 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. 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Visit the sanctuary of Ridgewood’s Old Paramus Reformed Church on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 3 to 3:45 p.m. to experience the third annual Cookie Concert. This intergen- erational, interfaith event is for families with elementary school children and is open to the congregation, friends, and guests from the community. OPRC Music Director Stewart Holmes, a teacher at Ridgewood’s Ridge School, will discuss and perform sea- sonal music on the church’s Nevin pipe organ. In addition to pieces that appeal to children, like the famous Bach “Toc- cata,” Holmes will demonstrate how a pipe organ works. At the end of the program, cookies will be served. The church is located at 660 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. For details, call (201) 444-5933 or visit www.oldparamus.org. RUMC sets special holiday services On Dec. 19, the Ridgewood United Methodist Church located at 100 Dayton Street in Ridgewood will hold a spe- cial service for those experiencing loss, depression, anxi- ety, stress, or an overall sense of “blue Christmas.” The 7:30 p.m. program will include reflective words and medi- tative music of the cello, organ, and guitar. Refreshments including warm spiced cider will follow. On Dec. 24, the church will hold its Christmas Eve pro- grams. The children’s “No Tears” pageant will begin at 4 p.m. At 9:30 p.m., there will be a half-hour of music pre- ceding the 10 p.m. Candlelight Service. All are invited. For more information, visit ridgewood- umc.net or call (201) 652-2868. Stable is donation center The Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department at The Stable serves as a collection center for holiday gifts for those less fortunate. The community is invited to donate toys, food, and mittens. “Toys for Tots” is being sponsored by the Saddle River Detachment #1211 Marine Corps League. Donations of new, unwrapped toys and games will be accepted to make a child’s holiday a little brighter. “The Mitten Tree” is decorated with gloves, scarves, hats, and mittens donated by local residents to benefit others. In conjunction with Social Services Association of Ridgewood and Vicinity, the recreation department is col- lecting food and personal items for the local food pantry. Items needed include canned tuna, boxed cereal, pasta, rice, canned juices, vegetables, soup, fruit, toilet paper, soap, shampoo, and detergent. The Stable, located at 259 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood, is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For additional information, call (201) 670-5560. YWCA holds registration Registration for the YWCA Bergen County’s new ses- sion will begin Monday, Dec. 16 at 8:30 a.m. Classes will run from Jan. 2 through Feb. 22 at the YWCA’s 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood location. Members may register at www. ywcabergencounty.org, by phone, or in person. New for adults is Zumba® Sentao, a cardio workout that uses chair-based choreography to strengthen, improve bal- ance, and stabilize the core. Prenatal Fitness features low- impact cardio, strength training, and stretching appropriate for expectant mothers. Chair yoga creatively uses folding chairs, walls, and yoga props to achieve the benefits of a traditional yoga class, uniting the body, mind, and spirit. New programs include synchronized swimming for youngsters ages seven and up. Participants will learn syn- chronized swim skills and figures and prepare for competi- tion with the YWCA Synchro Stars. Lil’ Dragons Judo is open to children ages four through seven, while U.S.J.A. Judo, for participants age five to adult, teaches self-defense and important life skills like confidence and discipline. The YWCA offers dozens of other fitness, wellness, and enrichment programs for all ages, and American Red Cross certified swim classes for swimmers at every age and level. Drop-in child care is available at the 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood facility. For more information, visit www.ywcabergencounty.org or call (201) 444-5600. YMCA Christmas Tree Lot now open The Ridgewood YMCA’s annual Christmas Tree Lot is offering a wide selection of balsam and Fraser trees in sizes to fit any home. Wreaths, roping, and other holiday items are also be available for sale. All proceeds benefit the Ridgewood YMCA Good Works Programs. Through its Good Works Programs, the Ridgewood Y addresses community needs and strives to serve everyone, regardless of ability to pay. Tree lot hours are Fridays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Satur- days from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The lot will remain open until Dec. 22. The Ridgewood Y Christmas Tree Lot is located at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. For more information, visit www.ridgewoodymca.org. Employment workshop scheduled Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church’s Career Resources Ministry, in its continuing effort to provide help to people seeking employment, will present the last of a four-part series of workshops on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 1:30 p.m. The workshop will be held in the meeting room in the lower church and is open to anyone seeking employment and those who anticipate possible unemployment. The work- shops are free and parish membership is not required. Workshops are presented by the Career Resources Min- istry, whose members are dedicated to helping those seek- ing employment. Professionals in the field will present the workshop and will be on hand to give advice. This work- shop topic is “Interview, Cultivate Offers, and Negotiate.” Participants should bring a recent resume or job experience information. All are welcome, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call Tom Lewis at (201) 445-1864 or Carol Shea at (201) 447-4215. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is located at 1 Passaic Street in Ridgewood. Opera company sets auditions The Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company, with its 76-year history of performing these Victorian clas- sics, has announced auditions for its production of “The Gondoliers.” Performance dates will start in April 2014. Auditions for principal roles and chorus will be held at the Community Church of Glen Rock, 354 Rock Road in Glen Rock, on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants should be prepared to sing a song from the show or a piece that best shows their vocal quality. If the piece is not from “The Gondoliers,” please be sure to bring the music. An accompanist will be provided. Performers are asked to bring a head shot and résumé. For more information, call (973) 423-0300, e-mail ridgewoodgands@gmail.com, or visit www.RidgewoodGandS.com. International camp available The Ridgewood YMCA has announced plans for its 2014 International Summer Camp Program, which will be held in the Dominican Republic. The program will take place from June 29 through July 8, 2014 and is open to teens in grades 10 through 12. Working alongside Dominican YMCA teen volunteers, program participants will help repair and build homes for families in need, and complete vital agricultural and refor- esting projects. Participants will also visit local landmarks and destinations and experience the rich culture and his- tory of the Dominican Republic. An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for parents and teens inter- ested in applying for ICP 2014. To register for the Open House, contact Gary Imhoff at gimhoff@ridgewoodymca. org or call (201) 444-5600, extension 313. Prospective participants may also learn more about the program and download applications by visiting www.ridgewoodymca. org/icp. The Ridgewood YMCA is located at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. Holiday Art Show & Sale under way The Ridgewood Art Institute Holiday Show and Sale is under way. The exhibit will remain open through Dec. 24. The Ridgewood Art Institute, a non profit organization, is located at 12 East Glen Avenue. For more information, visit ridgewoodartinstitute.org or call (201) 652-9615. Press releases for this column may be e-mailed to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 11, 2013