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Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432-0096 of Hawthorne Total Window & Wall Fashions 5 Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • December 18, 2013 Villadom Happenings Holiday Boutique continues The Community Thrift Shop, located in the lower part of the Midland Park Shopping Center at 85 Godwin Avenue, will continue its Holiday Boutique through Monday, Dec. 23. The store will be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1 and will resume its regular hours on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shop receives items on Mondays and the first Satur- day of the month between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Items must be in good, clean condition and in season. Household decora- tions, books, toys, and other items are welcome. Member organizations benefit from the shop’s sales. For further information, call (201) 652-7661. Auditions postponed The Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company has postponed the December auditions for its production of “The Gondoliers.” A new schedule of auditions will be planned in the New Year. For more information, visit www. ridgewoodgands.com or call (973) 423-0300. Mahwah Museum offers gift ideas Looking for gifts for a history lover? The Mahwah Museum at 201 Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah carries a selection of interesting local history books, photos, and other items from Mahwah’s past. “The Ford Motor Assembly Plant,” “Roads to Rails,” “From Pioneer Settlement to Suburb,” “Ramapough Moun- tain Indians,” and “The Maps of Clair Tholl” are a few examples of hard to find books that are available to pur- chase in the store. The shop also carries a selection of holi- day ornaments and vintage photos, postcards, maps, and Les Paul DVDs. Museum and store hours are Wednesdays and weekends from 1 to 4 p.m., and Friday Dec. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit mahwahmuseum.org. The Mahwah Museum receives operating support from the NJ Historical Commission, Department of State. Ramsey Farmers Market moves indoors The non-profit Ramsey Farmers Market welcomes shoppers to visit its indoor winter market every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eric Smith School located at 73 Monroe Street in Ramsey. The market will remain open through March. Give Rocky a home Rocky’s family is moving and can’t take this sweet little guy with them, so they hope to find him a great home. Rocky, a neutered Miniature Pinscher, is about six. He is very friendly and playful, and loves walks. He is good with cats and other dogs. Rocky’s time is running out, so contact C.A.T.S. at (201) 666-5444 or care4strays@optonline.net. Stocking stuffers Ramsey Cadette Troops 419 and 421 co-hosted a town-wide Girl Scout Halloween Bingo event in which they collected items for the Mahwah Marine Moms. Pictured are the girls who met with the Marine Moms to stuff holiday stockings to be sent overseas with the items collected. The market offers fresh, local produce and products from over 30 quality vendors. The market includes organic and traditional seasonal vegetables and fruits, hothouse pro- duce, exotic mushrooms, fresh fish from the Hampton Bays, gluten-free baked goods and dinners, honey, homemade pastas, sauces and chili, and organic salads and granola. Available items also include pasture raised, antibiotic-free and steroid-free meats; free range eggs; artisanal breads and cheeses; gourmet olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and nuts; pickles; and dried fruits. For more information, visit www. ramseyfarmersmarket.org or call (201) 675-6866. Artists sought for juried show The Ridgewood Art Institute has issued a call for entries for its 34 th Regional Juried Show. Entries will be accepted on Jan. 11 from noon to 5 p.m. at the institute located at 12 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. Artists are invited to submit one original representational work not previously shown at the institute. The entry may measure up to 44 inches framed. No sculptures or crafts will be accepted. The entry fee is $30 for members and $35 for non-mem- bers. The exhibit will run from Jan. 26 through Feb. 10. A reception will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. For a prospectus, visit www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org or call (201) 652-9615. On Feb. 2, the institute will host a demonstration by John Philip Osborn at 2 p.m. Winter Concerts set Bergen Catholic High School’s Fine Arts Department will host a pair of Winter Concerts in the Blessed Edmund Rice Library at 1040 Oradell Avenue in Oradell. There is no charge to attend either event, but donations will be accepted. The Jazz Ensemble will host its annual “A Christmas Concert” on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Men’s Orchestra and Chorus will perform at 7:30 p.m. For more information call (201) 261-1844. (continued on page 22) December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 3 Area ACLU legal director to address advisory board Ed Barocas, legal director for the Amer- ican Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey, will meet with the Community Relations Advisory Board of Ridgewood and Glen Rock on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the first floor Garden Room in the Ridgewood Munici- pal Building, 131 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. The ACLU-NJ’s conflicts over govern- NBCUA budget will result in lower per customer cost The Board of Commissioners of the Northwest Bergen County Utilities Author- ity has unanimously approved a $12,972,502 operating budget for 2014. Chairman Brian Chewcaskie noted at this month’s special meeting that the budget represents a decrease of $2,632,005, or 17 percent from the authority’s amended 2013 budget of $15,604,507. “The budget will be submitted to the New Jersey Division of Local Government Services for their approval,” Chewcaskie said. “Distribution of the final budget and the 2013 final user service charges will be made as soon as possible, but no later than Jan. 15, 2014 as stipulated in our service contract.” It was also announced that the process included an amendment to the prelimi- nary budget that had been approved by the authority commissioners on Oct. 16. This amendment was an adjustment to the pro- jected capital budget for 2014, rescheduling several anticipated major capital projects from 2014 to 2015. The revision does not impact either the operating budget or the operating revenues required for 2014, offi- cials said. Other highlights of the budget include: The 2014 operating portion of the $10,328,405 budget increased by $383,660 or 3.86 percent from the 2013 budget. The debt service portion of the budget decreased by $2,901,665, resulting from the retirement of authority bonds. The capital improvement portion of the budget decreased by $114,000. There was discussion that, even though flow intake was lower than normal, rela- tively few municipalities would experience increases due to infiltration at some munic- ipal lines. Even in such cases, the cost per customer was reduced from $324 to $323, the lowest since 2000. As is the customary standard, revenue anticipated from user charges will vary for each community depending on the factors (continued on page 23) ment sponsored religious displays continue unabated this holiday season. Ed Barocas, Esq. will discuss the trend in the wake of the Supreme Court’s 1995 decision in Capi- tal Square Advisory Committee v. Pinette, which upheld the ACLU’s position that pri- vate religious speech in a public forum is protected by the free speech clause of the First Amendment and should not be viewed as unconstitutional governmental endorse- ment of religion. The committee will be guided through a discussion concerning religious displays on public property, and the creation of public forums where the displays are located, and turned over to private groups. The American Civil Liberties Union’s work to protect the enduring values of freedom and equality is based on a three- pronged approach: litigation, public educa- tion, and lobbying. The ACLU is a leader in the fight for equal opportunity regardless of skin color, gender, or sexual orientation. Barocas oversees the ACLU-NJ’s legal program and manages a docket of more than 30 cases, which touch every corner of civil liberties and due process of law. Prior to working for the ACLU-NJ, he served as special counsel for the Special Hearings Unit of the Office of Public Defender in Newark. Prior to serving as special coun- sel, Barocas was an assistant deputy public advocate for the Division of Mental Health Advocacy in Wall. He attended Rutgers College in New Brunswick and received his juris doctorate from the National Law Center at George Washington University. Community Relations Advisory Board Committee meetings are open to the public and provide a safe environment for com- munity members who are experiencing or witnessing bias-related crime to be heard. Individuals working or living within the Ridgewood environs who have experienced bias intimidation, housing discrimination, racism, sexism, or an injustice based on their sexual orientation are urged to contact the board at crabnj@gmail.com. The Community Relations Advi- sory Board, appointed by the mayors of Ridgewood and Glen Rock was created to overcome bias attitudes toward persons or groups based on their race, color, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or dis- ability. The all-volunteer board meets the third Wednesday of each month. Visit on Facebook @ Community Relations Advi- sory Board of Ridgewood and Glen Rock. Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 18, 2013 Ridgewood Ridgewood YMCA launches Annual Appeal Campaign The Ridgewood YMCA recently launched its annual campaign to support its Good Works Programs. Each year, these programs serve thousands of community members who face financial, physical, or emotional wellness chal- lenges. The Y’s Good Works Programs include camp and swim program scholarships, peer support and mentoring for youths and teens, specialized fitness programs for those with cancer or Parkinson’s disease, and financial support for family memberships and programs at the Y. “The Y believes that every individual, regardless of his or her economic situation, should have access to the essen- tials needed to learn, grow and thrive,” said Ridgewood Y CEO Rick Claydon. “In these tough economic times, we continue to see an increase in the number of children and families that need our help. Donations to our Annual Cam- paign help to ensure that the Y is there for those who need us most.” Chris Brazill, president of the Ridgewood YMCA Board of Directors, said, “The Y works every day to nurture the potential of kids, improve their health and well-being, and help neighbors support one another. With our Annual Appeal Campaign, we want more people to understand that we are more than a place to go to exercise or swim – and that we rely on their financial support to accomplish our vital work in the community.” To make a donation, contact Director of Development Amy Phillips at (201) 444-5600, extension 324 or visit www.ridgewoodymca.org/give. The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strength- ening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women, and children – regardless of age, income, or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well- being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical pres- ence to deliver lasting personal and social change. Visit www.ridgewoodymca.org and www.campbernieymca.org to learn more. Emily Hall to speak at village library Dr. Emily Hall, an environmental scientist with roots in Ridgewood, is due to be a keynote speaker at the Ridgewood Library on a date to be announced in the spring of 2014. Hall was recommended as a guest speaker by Ridgewood philanthropist David Bolger, who is a contributor to the Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida, where Hall works. Hall is manager of the Ocean Acidification Program at the Mote Marine Laboratory. She developed the ocean acidification testing facility at the Mote Tropical Research Lab in Summerland Key. She is also responsible for estab- lishing multiple outreach projects on ocean acidification, and serves as a mentor to student interns at Mote. Dr. Hall earned her Ph.D. from the University of Florida in Gainesville. She also holds a master’s in environmen- tal science from the University of Florida and a bachelor’s in environmental science and Spanish (cum laude) from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Before accepting her current post, she served as a staff scientist for the Mote Marine Lab’s chemical ecology pro- gram. She is currently an adjunct professor at the Ring- ling College of Art and Design, where she has developed and taught classes concerning the ecology of water and the ecology of Sarasota. Hall was born in Cooperstown, New York. She is the daughter of Dr. Michael Spencer Hall and Judith Rubé Hall, who was born in Ridgewood. Emily’s maternal parents, Dr. Joseph A. Rubé and Ruth Cocker Rubé, also hail from the village. Her grandfather, Dr. Joseph Rubé, worked at Pater- son General Hospital and Valley Hospital. His office was attached to his house on Prospect Street. Emily’s Uncle Gandolph owned his own real estate busi- ness in Ridgewood: Town and Country Realty. The family attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 5 Glen Rock Herold’s Farm rezoning remanded to planning board permitted by the local zoning code. Residents within a 200-foot radius of the farm, some of whom came out to ask questions at the last two meetings, will be informed when the next planning board meeting is scheduled. The current site, originally 13 acres, now consists of 2.8 acres with two family residences located near the two red barn Part of Herold’s Farm property by John Koster The rezoning of Herold’s Farm has been remanded to the Glen Rock Planning Board for another look. No date has yet been set for a final decision on requests for zone changes. The requested zone change would clear the way for a new business occupant in the section of land near the farm and landscap- ing outlet for another commercial enter- prise rather than the residential houses now structures and a greenhouse near the Glen Rock border with Fair Lawn. The same two families have operated Herold’s Farm for more than three-quarters of a century. Residents said they were happy with the delay in a decision and the chance for fur- ther input on the future of the site. No spe- cific plan has been offered for a business to replace the current farm and food store. Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 18, 2013 December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 7 Ridgewood Village implements advisory group’s recommendations by John Koster The Ridgewood Village Council heard an itemized suggestion list from the spokesperson of the Ridgewood Finan- cial Advisory Committee last week, and Acting Interim Village Manager Heather Mailander said some of the suggestions are already being implemented -- and will con- tinue to be put in place in 2014. Roberta Sonnenfeld, who has 30 years of experience in the financial commu- nity, read a list of recommendations at the Dec. 11 meeting, which council members broadly approved. The Ridgewood Financial Advisory Committee -- an officially recognized vol- unteer group whose members have expe- rience in business, accounting, corporate finance, and banking -- was formed to help stem the ever-increasing level of property taxation in Ridgewood, which the commit- tee had been projected to double within a decade when the committee organized a few years ago. Sonnenfeld’s list included a number of pragmatic ways to try to get spending under control. “I think they’re all great,” said Mayor Paul Aronsohn. Sonnenfeld initially suggested that some measure be taken to combine the budgeting processes of the council with the Ridgewood Board of Education and Bergen County. While observers see this suggestion as unlikely, her other recommendations were viewed as constructive and viable. Some of the suggestions follow: • The Ridgewood Village Council was urged to combine the capital budget and the operating budget. • The budgeting process, Sonnefeld said on behalf of the committee, should be reduced by 50 percent, from a full year, as it now is at least in function, to six months. • A full budget summary should be submitted by the head of each Ridgewood department. • The committee would like to look at department reviews to learn about specific needs and requirements. • Departments that need to spend more than 10 percent in excess of anticipated needs should have to explain this in some detail. • Quarterly financial statements should be submitted to the council and the com- mittee to keep track of finances during the fiscal year. Council Member Thomas Riche noted that Chief Financial Officer Steve Sanzari had been working with the volunteer group on a regular basis. The council was supportive of the ideas Sonnenfeld expressed at last week's council meeting and praised the committee for its contributions. A further report is expected in the middle of January. The Financial Advisory Committee -- sometimes called The Tiger Team -- was a response to a fiscal crunch that led to 34 layoffs of municipal employees as well as reductions, now substantially restored, to library services. 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 ridgewood- artinstitute.org or call (201) 652-9615. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 18, 2013 Area Oritani provides $25,000 grant to Family Promise The OritaniBank Charitable Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to Family Promise of Bergen County, an organization whose mission is to provide hospitality to the homeless and to keep families together in times of crisis and begin to develop a foundation for self-sufficiency. The grant will help fund three wrap-around programs, including the Network, New Leaf Transitional Housing, and the After Care Program. The Network provides working families with children overnight accommodations at local houses of worship. They can assist up to 14 people at any one time. In 2012, they assisted 11 families with a total of 39 people. New Leaf Transitional Housing provides four subsi- dized apartments in Bergen County for 18-24 months to qualifying families. In 2012, they assisted five families with a total of 14 people. The After Care Program follows families who have transitioned out of New Leaf and provides them with a small rent subsidy for up to one year and continuing case management. In 2012, they assisted six families with a total of 21 people. In summary, the Family Promise shel- tering program assisted 22 families with a total of 74 people in 2012. They note that their recidivism rate is at almost zero. “Oritani Bank is committed to our entire community and we realize the importance of keeping families safe and together. Family Promise does excellent work on the front lines in Bergen County to help these families, who are often working poor or have undergone some crisis,” said Kevin J. Lynch, president of the OritaniBank Chari- table Foundation and chairman, president, and CEO of Kate Duggan, executive director, Family Promise of Bergen County; Kevin Lynch, President, OritaniBank Charitable Founda- tion and chairman, president, and CEO of Oritani Bank; Julie Lynch; Kathy Antonaccio; Nicholas Antonaccio, Oritani Bank Board of Directors; Paul Shackford, president, Family Promise of Bergen County Board of Trustees. Oritani Bank. “This generous grant from the OritaniBank Chari- table Foundation will enable Family Promise keep fami- lies together during the crisis of homelessness. The grant ensures that Family Promise can continue to provide tem- porary shelter and the services necessary to help families set a foundation for self-sufficiency and return to their communities,” said Kate Duggan, executive director, Family Promise of Bergen County. For more information, call (201) 833-8009 or visit: www.bergenfamilypromise.org. The Ridgewood organi- zation is an affiliate of the national organization: Family Promise. Oritani Bank established the OritaniBank Charitable Foundation in 2007 to assist not-for-profit organizations that help to improve the quality of life for area residents, especially those members of its communities most in need. Since its inception, the foundation has donated more than $4 million to local charitable organizations, primarily in support of education, health and human ser- vices, youth programs, and affordable housing. Oritani Bank is a 102-year-old community bank with over $2.8 billion in assets, based in the Township of Wash- ington. Oritani Bank is a publicly held company trading on the NASDAQ with the trading symbol “ORIT.” Ori- tani Bank offers a full line of deposit and loan services to both retail and commercial customers. For more informa- tion, call 888-ORITANI, or visit www.oritani.com. Ridgewood December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 9 Free paper drop still a nuisance to resident by John Koster Gary Cirillo, a resident and active proponent of beati- fication and the environment, took Mayor Paul Aronsohn and the Ridgewood Village Council to task last week about what Cirillo felt was a broken treaty between the village and the corporation that throws unsolicited free ad circulars masquerading as newspapers on sidewalks and driveways. “I do not understand why we allow this to continue,” Cirillo told the mayor at the Dec. 11 council meeting. “I did try to stop it and I don’t want this stuff on my property.” Mayor Aronsohn said he had worked out an agreement with the corporation that has the freebies thrown from moving cars: Any home that asked not to receive the papers would be listed by the corporation and the drop-offs would be curtailed. “I don’t think we disagree,” Aronsohn told Cirillo, who has been very active in volunteer cleanups and beautifica- tion projects for many years. “I have talked to residents who said they did call and it worked. We’ll look into this. Yours is the first complaint we’ve gotten.” Deputy Mayor Albert Pucciarelli said that he dislikes the unrequested deliveries, and that when he telephoned, the drop-offs stopped immediately. “It did work in my case,” Pucciarelli said. “I called and I did not get it ever again.” Cirillo urged that more emphatic action be taken. He politely argued that, since the freebie papers did not con- tain actual news, the Constitutional protections of freedom of speech and freedom of the press were not applicable. He has said in the past that the consumption of paper for unrequested and purely commercial reasons is bad for the environment, besides being a nuisance. “If I threw something they didn’t want on someone else’s property, I’d expect to get a summons,” Cirillo said. Updated salary ordinances approved The Ridgewood Council has voted unanimously to approve the salary ordinances that cover the village’s white- collar and blue-collar salary and wage contracts. The vote took place at last week’s public meeting. The white-collar ordinance and the blue-collar ordi- nance both provide high and low ranges for a number of municipal positions below management level with a gen- eral range of 1.5 percent increases for each year. There will be a five percent decrease for employees hired after Nov. 1, 2013. Most white-collar and blue-collar salaries were in the $50,000 to $70,000 range, although salaries some for licensed professionals range as high as $90,000. The salary ordinances were both adopted without spe- cific comment as to actual salaries and wages. Resident Boyd Loving asked for further explanation on the concept that employees over the age of 65 would be required to use Medicare as their health insurer. Acting Interim Manager Heather Mailandder said this provision applies to retired former employees and that Medicare is considered the primary health insurer for people over 65, with provisions to cover any shortfalls. The actual contract, not yet approved, would clarify the situa- tion further, Mailander said. J. KOSTER Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 18, 2013 Area Ridgewood officials explain board’s responsibilities by John Koster Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn and Deputy Mayor Albert Pucciarelli told resident Boyd Loving that they understand his concern, but also understand the legal position of the Ridgewood Planning Board, which has repeatedly told residents they could not comment on some aspects of recent applications. Loving said he understands that Ridgewood resi- dents who sat through a lengthy meetings, first about the Valley Hospital expansion proposal and then about the community development areas, were not allowed to address any concerns that had not been covered by hired professional experts who spoke at the meetings. (The hospital and community development area hearings are still in progress.) “We’re all taxpayers,” Loving said. “We’re all entitled to the same respect. This needs to be straightened out.” Mayor Aronsohn said that while he sympathized with the residents and understood Loving’s concern, there is a legal issue. The Ridgewood Planning Board is a quasi-judicial board that must function under state regulations, and comments about matters not brought up at the formal hearings are seen by some legalists as inappropriate. Pucciarelli, who is an attorney, supported Aronsohn’s statement. The council, on the other hand, allows residents to speak on any matter they wish to address at both the beginning and the end of public meetings. Citizens may also comment on individual ordinances at the time of the adoption hearings. Loving agreed to disagree. He felt that residents and taxpayers who sat through the lengthy, often repetitious meetings should have the right to comment on any aspect of planning that could affect their lives. Stopping resi- dents from discussing anything not covered by immedi- ate expert testimony, he said, was inappropriate. “It’s frustrating,” Loving said. “It’s a disgrace.” Super Pass to speed travel during Super Bowl Week In conjunction with the Christie administration’s ongoing preparations to welcome and safely transport hundreds of thousands of visitors across the Garden State for Super Bowl XLVIII, NJ TRANSIT announced the launch of a commemorative, unlimited ride SUPER PASS that will speed travel for customers utilizing the agency’s transit system throughout Super Bowl Week. “The Garden State is ready to welcome the world to Super Bowl XLVIII,” said Governor Chris Christie. “Our administration’s SUPER PASS will further speed their travels and offer the flexibility to utilize the entire NJ TRANSIT system throughout Super Bowl Week.” The SUPER PASS is now available to the general public via online orders only at njtransit.com/superbowl through Jan. 20, 2014. The 4 1/8 x 5 1/2 inch SUPER PASS will be printed on card-type stock with lanyard capability for convenient use. “This is the first ‘Mass Transit Super Bowl,’ and we’re thrilled to be able to partner with Governor Christie and NJ TRANSIT to offer this convenient, cost-effective pass to efficiently and safely transport hundreds of thousands of visitors to events in New Jersey and across the region during Super Bowl Week and for the game itself,” said Al Kelly, Jr., CEO of the New York-New Jersey Super Bowl Host Committee. Super Bowl XLVIII will be played at MetLife Stadium on Feb. 2, 2014. More than 400,000 guests are projected to visit the New York/New Jersey metropolitan region in conjunction with this mega-event, infusing an estimated $550 million into the region’s economy. NJ TRANSIT has been designated by the NFL and the New York-New Jersey Super Bowl Host Committee as the lead transpor- tation agency for this important event. “Our SUPER PASS will provide significant savings for those traveling to and from Newark Liberty Air- port as well as for customers planning to attend Super Bowl events, such as Media Day at Newark’s Prudential Center, the NFL’s Super Bowl Boulevard in Manhattan, or any other of the myriad of events planned near NJ TRANSIT’s service areas,” said Transportation Com- missioner and NJ TRANSIT Board Chairman James Simpson. To support the anticipated spike in ridership between critical venues, NJ TRANSIT is currently finalizing service plans that will provide robust and convenient service on Super Bowl Sunday and throughout Super Bowl Week. These plans will be unveiled in the coming weeks. The agency is also recruiting and training and will deploy more than 800 NJ TRANSIT Employee Ambas- sadors across the system during Super Bowl Week. The agency also is completing critical infrastructure improvements in Secaucus that will support Super Bowl-related transportation operations and events well after Super Bowl XLVIII. Rail platform extensions will permit the use of longer, higher-capacity trains to and from MetLife Stadium. A new bus service area will also triple bus capacity, which will further enhance Meadow- lands-area bus operations. “NJ TRANSIT is ready to welcome the legions of Super Bowl visitors to the Garden State, and we look forward to providing them with a safe, efficient, and (continued on page 23) December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 11 Bank’s annual Food Drive exceeds expectations community bank serving both individuals and businesses. The bank is a subsidiary of Stewardship Financial Corpora- tion trading under the symbol SSFN. The bank’s website is www.asbnow.com. ASB New Account Representative Michael Hyatt (right) and Mark Messina of Star of Hope Ministries. During the month of November, Atlantic Stewardship Bank conducted a Food Drive throughout all of its branches. This annual effort aims to replenish the food pantry reserves that are depleted by the Thanksgiving holiday. All month long, both customers and bank associates are asked to fill the baskets with non-perishable food items. “This year’s collection once again exceeded our expec- tations,” said Tonni von Schaumburg, the bank’s assistant vice president of marketing. “When we contacted the local food pantries they were all very grateful as donations con- tinue to remain considerably below previous years.” The collected food was distributed to local food pantries both before and after Thanksgiving. The beneficiaries of this year’s drive include the Social Service Organization of Ridgewood, CUMAC, Star of Hope Ministries, Oasis: A Haven for Women & Children, the Pequannock Township Food Pantry, the Wayne Interfaith Network, Harvest Out- reach Ministries in Paterson, Westwood Cares, and New Hope Ministries in Haledon. Atlantic Stewardship Bank, a subsidiary of Steward- ship Financial Corporation, maintains banking locations in Hawthorne, Midland Park, Montville, North Haledon, Pequannock, Ridgewood, Waldwick, Wayne, Westwood, and Wyckoff. Established in 1985, ASB is a full-service Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • December 18, 2013 Holiday menu planning for first-time hosts Novice holiday hosts often have a lot on their plates. Whether hosting family, friends, or a combination of both, first-time hosts typically want to impress their guests while ensuring they get enough to eat and have an enjoyable evening. Since dinner is such a big part of holi- day gatherings, hosts often place extra emphasis on what to serve, and that can be tricky for first-time hosts. When planning the menu, consider the following tips. Get a head count. Though other factors will influence what to serve, the size of the guest list may ultimately dic- tate what to serve. For example, a small gathering of four to five people will likely rule out turkey, as even a small turkey will prove too much effort and produce too much extra food. On the other hand, a small dish like lasagna might not be doable for a larger crowd, as it will force one to prepare multiple entrees, which means more time in the kitchen juggling the various cooking duties and less time with guests. Once it’s clear how many guests will attend the gathering, it will be easier to choose a main course that suits the size of the guest list. Decide the type of party. This decision will also influ- ence the menu. A formal gathering should include an appetizer, a main course, and a dessert, including both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees. A less formal gathering gives hosts more leeway. For example, whereas a formal gathering may include soup as an appetizer, hosting a less formal gathering allows hosts to put out some snacks or bread for guests to whet their appetites before everyone sits down for the meal. The more formal the gathering, the more formal the menu will be. Hosts of less formal gatherings may even want to host a holiday pot luck buffet, inviting guests to bring a favorite dish or side dish, while the hosts take care of the main course. Ask guests if they have any dietary restrictions. Upon being invited to a holiday dinner, some invitees may let hosts know if they have any food allergies or medical con- ditions that restrict which foods they can eat. Solicit such information from all of the guests, and try to cater to each guest’s needs. Some guests might be on a gluten-free diet while others may need to limit their sodium intake. You might not be able to meet everyone’s demands. Hosts who cannot provide an appropriate snack should let guests know and give those guests the option of bringing their own snack. Include traditional holiday fare. People have grown to expect certain things from holiday meals, be it sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving, brisket for Chanukah, or holiday cookies and eggnog at Christmas parties. When planning the menu, be sure to include at least one of these traditional items, and ask guests for suggestions. Such fare will give the party a genuine holiday feel, and guests will appreciate seeing some items they have enjoyed at their own holiday celebrations over the years. Don’t overdo it. First-time hosts want to ensure every- one gets enough to eat, so it is easy to overdo things and prepare too much food. This can be expensive, and guests may feel obligated to overeat so hosts don’t have to discard any of the food they worked so hard to prepare. Though it might once have been a holiday tradition to overeat, many men and women now prefer moderation, and hosts should keep that in mind when preparing their meals. Hosting a holiday dinner for the first time can be nerve-wracking, but there are various steps first-timers can take when preparing their menus to come off looking like seasoned pros. December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES Holly & mistletoe are symbols of Christmas Holly and mistletoe are integral parts of holiday imagery and tradition. Holly is used to adorn a home in green and red finery alongside evergreen boughs and wreaths. In addition, it has become customary to hang a bouquet of mistletoe under which people are encouraged to share a holiday kiss. While these elements of celebrations are now incorporated into many of the secular and religious components of Christmas, they have very different origins. Holly has been used since the days of the early pagans as a decoration for midwinter festivities, when it was brought into homes to keep away evil spirits. The ancient Romans also believed holly drove away evil spirits, and gave it a place of honor at December festivals dedicated to the god Saturn. To avoid persecution during the Roman pagan Saturnalia festival, early Christians partici- pated in the tradition of hanging holly on their homes to appear like the masses. As the number of Christians grew, the tradi- tion became less of a pagan one and more associated with Christians and Christmas. Some people have inferred that holly, with its prickly edges, is symbolic of the crown of thorns Jesus wore at his crucifixion, with the red berries representing blood. Mistletoe was once held sacred by the Norse, Celtic Druids, and North American Indians. It is a parasitic plant that grows on a wide range of host trees. Heavy infestation can dwarf the growth and kill these trees. In cultures across pre-Christian Europe, mis- tletoe was seen as a representation of divine male essence, and thus romance, fertility, and vitality. The plant also was thought to be a symbol of peace, and anyone standing below it should receive tokens of affection. When enemies met beneath mistletoe, they had to lay down their weapons and observe a truce until the next day. This is how the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe likely began, and why a ball of mistletoe is now hung in homes during Christmas, a season of peace and affection. Homeowners who hang mistletoe and holly around their homes during the holi- day season should be mindful of pets and youngsters around the plants. Mistletoe and holly are considered to be moderately to severely toxic, and ingesting the leaves could be dangerous. Mistletoe is commonly hung up high, which should make it less problematic, but holly should also be hung high. Now largely associated with Christmas celebrations, holly and mistletoe were once part of pagan rituals and old superstitions. II • Page 13 Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 18, 2013 Archaeology while there is yet time Every once in awhile, I find something that is worth reading. Usually, it is a story about archeology. A few months ago, “Ultimate Tut” gave us a Tut for our times. When I was a kid, the young pharaoh was said to have died of malaria. A purported mosquito bite on his cheek was cited as evidence. When I was a young man, in the heyday of conspiracy theories and suspicion of power figures, Tut was said to have died of a skull fracture from behind, murdered, it was said, by agents of his own father-in-law who wanted to be pharaoh. Later, the poor kid was said to be so inbred -- Egyptian pharaohs often married their half-sisters to keep the bloodlines pure - - that one leg was drastically shorter than the other. Tut supposedly tripped over his own feet while walking with two canes and fractured his skull, an ignominious end if ever there was one. “Ultimate Tut” gave the kid back some posthumous self-respect. The theory now is that 19-year-old Tut, already the father of two stillborn children with his half- sister, was killed while personally leading his army into battle. Some believe he fell head-first out of his speed- ing chariot and was run over by both wheels, which explains the broken leg, the fractured skull, and the fact that his sternum was missing from the hastily embalmed mummy. Give the kid a break: He died with his face to the enemy and not due to imperfections due to incestu- ous marriages or the predation of mosquitoes. Neanderthals in the days before DNA research were said to have been wiped out by homo sapiens. Wil- liam Golding, a prescient author in many ways, wrote a book in which, as I remember it, a Neanderthal child was captured and adopted by a family of Cro-Magnons and presumably lived to have kids with a Cro-Magnon spouse. DNA tests of modern youngsters proved Gold- ing had something going for him, just as he did in “Lord of the Flies,” where the kids fling off their choir robes and everything goes to you-know-where. The DNA tests show that most Europeans and some Asians have a small quotient of Neanderthal ancestry, generally about one to four percent, with the heaviest concentrations in moun- tainous areas of Europe where there were limited social opportunities. Tut and the Neanderthals owe modern science some thanks. Think, however, how hapless the scientists will be to recapture the more immediate past: department stores, libraries, and other public buildings that are more inaccessible than those lost cities Edgar Rice Burroughs used to write about. The library in my hometown was a beautiful build- ing from the outside. George Washington rode past on his way from Fort Lee to Pennsylvania. Inside, the books were often archaic and some of the librarians did not like kids, which is not surprising considering some of the kids. I did not like some of them either, and I was a kid at the time. The hometown library was not a user-friendly place. My real library was Modell’s on Route 17, which had a bookshop near the entrance that featured paperback classics at a price even a teenager could afford. (They also had a liquor department where I could pass for 21 with a phony French accent, particularly when I made rude faces over the prices on the bottles and shook my head.) The paperbacks I bought at Modell’s for pocket money let me coast though literature courses in college because I knew what was in the books they wanted me to read. Sometimes they even ordered special books for me. Last time I looked, that particular Modell’s was no longer there and had not been for many years. As a summer job during college years, I worked at Alexander’s at the intersection of Route 4 and Route 17. I knew the place inside and out. The store closed years ago. Right after I got out of the Army, when I was work- ing on my first (unproduced) screenplay, I worked in Bamberger’s on the far side of Route 4 from Alexander’s. I knew that place, too. I could show you the secret loca- tions -- the rectangular hidden nests made out of card- board boxes where the stock boys took naps when they were supposed to be working, and the tunnels where the security guards loaded stuff into the trunks of their friends’ cars for a discount price until they got caught and fired. The mechanical baling machine that turned crushed cardboard boxes into blocks of iron-shod card- board figured in my unproduced screenplay. The good bad guy in the screenplay used one like it to get the bad good guy out of circulation, as in permanently. People who read that screenplay were often very afraid of me. I assured them it was all entirely imaginary. They said that made it worse. The central figure was some- thing like Rambo, except at the end you knew he was nuts. Shooting people or disposing of them in balers was shown in all its negative implications and not as heroic. It was a very moral work of art if you managed to get through the first seven-eighths of it. If somebody with a social conscience dusts off that screenplay, they will not be able to shoot on location. Bamberger’s is also long gone. The previous libraries in many towns have also van- ished. I remember the “old” Ridgewood children’s room and the annex where they kept the foreign language children’s books that hardly anyone read. My kids did. Granted, they had no choice, but they could read French, German, Italian, and Spanish from the time they were in middle school. Had I ordered all the books they read from France, Germany, or Italy, I would still be digging myself out of the financial hole. There were books in that room by Hansi -- Jean-Jaques Waltz, a patriotic Alsa- tian children’s writer with a charming style of art. Those books disappeared even before it somehow became patri- otic to hate everything French. You could meet Tin-Tin before he became a movie star. Again, those books are gone. The northern European languages are becoming extinct in the school systems. The trouble with eradicating a somewhat modern building is that it is so quickly replaced by another even more modern building, or by a parking lot, that there will be nothing left to go by some thousands of years hence when scientists wonder how we lived. In mid-career, David Macaulay, having toured the first U.S. Tut exhibit in the late 1970s, weighed in with “The Motel of the Mys- teries” in which archaeologists 2,000 years from now excavate a suburban motel crushed in an environmental catastrophe and try to figure out what the artifacts were. They get almost everything wrong, sometimes with hilar- ious results. At least the fictional cartoon archaeologists had something to start from. In my dreams, I sometimes roam long but well-lit and reasonably clean corridors that can only be the department stories of yore, and the librar- ies before they were refurbished, substantially improved, but weeded sometimes injudiciously and changed for- ever. When the dreams end, where will archaeologists go to reconstruct history? Glen Rock Sweet diversion Festive packages of homemade cookies were among the items for sale at the annual mini Christmas Boutique at the Com- munity Church in Glen Rock. Pictured are JoAnn, Caroline, Robin, Janet, and Cheryl at the Saturday morning set up. December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 15 Ridgewood Notes Children’s dance classes available The YWCA Bergen County provides quality dance instruction for children ages three through 12. The pro- gram promotes a lifelong affinity for movement, activity, and fitness. Enrollment for Session 3 children’s dance classes is now open. Classes will begin Jan. 2 and run through Feb. 22. The Twinkle Toes program for three- and four-year- olds develops movement skills through ballet basics and body motion. Ballet I, for children ages five through seven, allows beginning dancers to continue ballet basics and movement. Dancers who are ages seven through nine who complete Ballet I may enroll in Ballet II to learn classical ballet techniques, basic dance terminology, and traditional barre and floor routines. Ballet III, a progressive dance class designed to fur- ther develop classical barre techniques and introduce more complicated and technical floor routines, is open to stu- dents who are eight to 13 years of age. The Jazz/Tap I and II classes focus on jazz and tap dance movements and rhythms. Tap shoes are required. The entry-level class is for students who are five to seven years of age. The intermediate class is for students between the ages of eight to 13. All classes run in eight-week sessions and are held at the YWCA’s facility at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. For more information, contact Colleen at (201) 444-5600, extension 351, or visit www.ywcabergencounty.org. The YWCA offers dozens of fitness, wellness, and enrichment programs for kids, teens, adults, and seniors. The Y also hosts American Red Cross certified swim classes for swimmers at every age and level. Drop-in child care is also available at 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood. Adult art instruction offered The Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department will offer adult art classes at the Stable at 259 North Maple Avenue. The session will include six weeks of instruction. Register online at www.ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass or in person or by mail at 259 North Maple Avenue. Reg- istration forms are available at www.ridgewoodnj.net. Call the recreation office at (201) 670-5560 for details. Non-resi- dents will be charged an additional fee of $10. Watercolors with Maryann Burton will meet on Wednes- days from 10 a.m. to noon beginning Jan. 8. The fee is $95 and materials are additional; a list will be provided at reg- istration. Sandi Chanoch will teach two sessions of acrylic paint- ing. The Tuesday group will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. begin- ning Jan. 7. The Thursday class will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning Jan. 9. The cost is $80. Materials are addi- tional; a list will be provided at registration. Adults invited to ESL programs The Ridgewood Public Library’s English as a Second Language program offers individual tutoring for begin- ners, weekly conversation groups, and English in Action classes. Registration is under way for English in Action: Cul- ture, Conversation, and Idioms. The program will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 7 through March 6, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The class will not meet the week of Feb. 17. The fee for Ridgewood residents is $30. The cost for non-resi- dents is $75. Space is limited. To register, call Eileen Colyer or Nancy Honsinger at (201) 670-5600, extension 132. The cost to register for individual tutoring for beginners is $10 for Ridgewood residents and $20 for non-residents. Ridgewood residents are given priority. For more informa- tion, contact the ESL office at (201) 670-5600, extension 141 or esl@ridgewoodlibrary.org. The library is located at 125 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. Christmas to be viewed through movies Experience the Christmas story as seen through popular holiday movie clips as part of Foundation, a new family- friendly contemporary worship service. Foundation meets on Sundays at 6 p.m. at West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe Street in Ridgewood. The informal 50-minute worship, held in the dining room on the lower level of the church, is designed for those who are searching for meaning and reaching for more out of life, and features multimedia and contemporary music. The movie clips series will continue through Jan. 5. Foun- dation runs throughout the year. For details about the service, visit westside.org or con- tact Reverend Marc Oehler at moehler@westside.org. 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. YMCA to host School Vacation Camp The Ridgewood YMCA will host a School Vacation Camp for children ages five through 12. Camp will be in session Dec. 26, 27, and 30 at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. Hours are 9 a.m to 5 p.m., and extended hours are avail- able. The cost is $75 per day for Ridgewood YMCA mem- bers, $85 per day for non-members, and $60 per day for 2013 returning summer campers. Campers will enjoy daily activities including swimming, arts & crafts, and theme days. For details, contact Mike Rainere at (201) 444 5600, extension 339 or e-mail mrainere@ridgewoodymca.org. We welcome press releases from our readers. Items may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednes- day at noon the week prior to publication. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 18, 2013 Obituaries Gary DeNure Gary DeNure of Ramsey, formerly of Greenwood Lake, died Dec. 5. He was 54. He was an auto mechanic, last work- ing for Wayne Good Year Tire and Auto Service in Wayne. He is survived by his father Wilfred “Woody” DeNure of Ramsey and his mother Janet Healey of Wyckoff; his sib- lings Chuck of Pocatello, Indiana, Paula Keys of Salisbury Mills, New York, and Jody Whitsell of Monroe, New York; and four nephews. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Dorothy V. Goble Dorothy V. Goble, nee Williams, of Glen Rock, formerly of Elmwood Park, died Dec. 5. Before retiring, she was an administrative assistant with Manhattan Shirt Co. of Glen Rock. She attended Hawthorne Gospel Church. She is sur- vived by her children Vinita Kauffman, Dale Tilstra, Kim Von Nagy, and William R. Goble. She is also survived by four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband William C. Goble. Arrange- ments were made by Browning-Forshay Funeral Home in Hawthorne. Memorial donations may be made to Samari- tans Purse, via Rev. Franklin Graham, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or Valley Hospice Care 15 Essex Street, Suite 301, Paramus, NJ 07652. Palmira ‘Palma’ Hroncich Palmira “Palma” Hroncich of Allendale, died Dec. 8. She was 86. She was born in Lussinpiccolo, Italy and came to the United States with her mother in 1955. She worked for a time as a seamstress in New York City. She is survived by her children Robert Hroncich and Loretta Schmoranc. She was predeceased by her husband Slavco. Arrange- ments were made by the A.K. Macagna Funeral Home in Cliffside Park. Evelyn M. Johnson Evelyn M. Johnson, nee Morley, of Upper Saddle River died Dec. 11. She is survived by her husband Robal H. John- son and her daughter Meredith Merchant. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Ann Ruth Jones Ann Ruth Jones of Ridgewood died Dec. 10. She was 73. She obtained her nursing degree in Manhattan, New York and began a nursing career at Madison Avenue Hospital and Hebrew Lebanon Hospital. After moving to New Jersey, she worked at the Eastern Christian Retreat, and the Allendale Nursing Home. She studied at Bergen Community College in Paramus and became a personal computer specialist. She then had a 21-year-career at Paid Prescription. After retir- ing, she continued to work at Rite Aid in Ridgewood. She attended the Northwest Bergen Senior Center in Midland Park. She is survived by three grandchildren. She was pre- deceased by her husband Lloyd Jones, her daughter Joann Jones, and her parents Albert and Bernie Williamson. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Northern NJ Region, 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack NJ 07601. Robert Schoem’s Menorah Chapel in Paramus. Memorial donations may be made to the Lloyd C. Marks Memorial Fund at the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-030 or at DAV.org. Donald F. Lyons Ellen L. Passage, nee Reilly, of Ho-Ho-Kus, formerly of Fair Lawn and Ridgewood, died Dec. 11. She was 79. She was a math teacher in the Paramus School District for 41 years. She was a breeder and trainer of Irish setters. Over 20 of her dogs earned champion status. She is sur- vived by her husband Lawrence Passage of Ho-Ho-Kus and her brother Edgar A. Reilly Jr. of Ridgewood. She is also survived by three stepchildren, 11 nephews, and 13 nieces. She was predeceased by her siblings Elizabeth Kroeze, Dr. Christopher Reilly, Irene Milnor, and Dr. John Reilly. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Salva- tion Army, New York Staff Band, 440 West Nyack Road, West Nyack, NY 10994 or World Impact Inc., 275 Sussex Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107. Donald F. Lyons of Rockaway, New York died Dec. 5. He was 73. He was a graduate of Fordham Prep and Ford- ham University in the Bronx. He retired from his 25-plus- year career as an investigative accountant with the general accounting office of the United States government. He is survived by his wife Jeanne Marie Rodgers of Ridgewood, his stepchildren Veronica Sanchez of London, England, Andrew Dell’Aglio of Randolph, Eugene Dell’Aglio of Waldwick, Bill Dell’Aglio of Midland Park, and Chris- tine Thomas of Ridgewood. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, and his brothers Austin of Clark Summit, Pennsylvania, and John of Columbia, Maryland. He was predeceased by his parents Austin and Mary Lyons. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Patrick’s Home for the Aged and Infirmed, 66 Van Cort- land Park South, Bronx, NY. John Keith March John Keith March of Mahwah, formerly of Ridgewood and London, Ontario, Canada, died Dec. 5. He was 90. He served in the Canadian Navy during World War II. Before retiring, he was a managing advertising director for Crane Publishing in New York City, and later worked for MacHugh’s in Ridgewood. He was a member of the Old Paramus Reformed Church in Ridgewood, where he served on the consistory. He was a member of Activities Unlim- ited in Wyckoff and the Advertising Club in New York City. He is survived by his wife Lita March (nee Ingebrigt- sen) of Mahwah, and his children Melanie March Hurley of Glen Rock and Arne March of Midland Park. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Randi Kristine March. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. A memo- rial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. at Old Paramus Reformed Church, 660 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. A reception will follow. Teodora Mariani Teodora Mariani of Saddle River died Dec. 7. She was 93. She is survived by her son Angelo Mariani and his fian- cée Krystyna Gabka of Saddle River. She was predeceased by her husband John and her son Peter. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Lloyd C. Marks Lloyd C. Marks of Ramsey, formerly of Waldwick, Port Orange, Florida and Lakehurst, died Dec. 11. He was 88. He was a veteran of World War II. He attended New York Uni- versity and worked in the freight transportation business. He is survived by his wife Thelma (Terry), and his chil- dren Susan Alcorn of Washington, D.C., Robin Weisberg of Waldwick, and Gregory Marks of Hawthorne. He is also survived by four grandsons. Arrangements were made by Ellen L. Passage Charles J. O’Hagan Charles J. O’Hagan of Ridgewood died Dec. 9. He is survived by his wife Carol (nee Tempany) and his children Carol Sotsky, Gail Sanguedolce, and Charles O’Hagan. He is also survived by six grandchildren and his siblings Patri- cia Hopkins and Edward O’Hagan. He was predeceased by his sister Helen Wallace. Arrangements were made by the John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals in Staten Island, New York. Frank G. Santino Frank G. Santino of Paterson, formerly of Glen Rock, died Dec. 6. He was 50. He was employed as a plumber with Santino Plumbing in Glen Rock. He was a member of the CC Motorcycle Club in Paterson, where he served as sergeant-at-arms. He is survived by his parents Angela J. (Paccione) and Anthony C. Santino and his siblings Rachael Crosano and Anthony Joseph Santino. Arrange- ments were made by Vander Plaat-Caggiano Funeral Home in Fair Lawn. Memorial donations may be made to the CC Motorcycle Club in Paterson. December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 17 Religious Notes Church of the 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 offer a communal pen- ance service with individual confession on Saturday, Dec. 21 at noon. Five Masses are planned for Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. The Children’s Family Lit- urgy for families with small children will be held at 3:45 p.m. A Mass for the differ- ently-abled will be held at 5:30 p.m. The 7 p.m. liturgy will be celebrated by the Archdiocese of Newark’s new Coadju- tor 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 more information, call (201) 444-6362. Christ Church announces services Christ Episcopal Church in Ridgewood will celebrate Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, with a Christmas pageant and family service at 4 p.m. At 10 p.m., join the congregation for a Holy Eucharist Festival with carols and the choir. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, the church will hold a Holy Eucharist Service at 10 a.m. Hymns will be featured. Christ Episcopal Church is located at 105 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. For more information, call (201) 652-2350 or visit www.christchurchridgewood.org. Bethlehem announces services The members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 155 Linwood Avenue in Ridgewood, invite everyone to spend the Christmas season at Bethlehem. The Sunday school children will present their Christmas program on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 9:30 a.m. Christmas Eve celebrations will begin at 4 p.m. on Dec. 24 with a Birthday Party for Jesus. Pre-school age children and their par- ents are invited to the church parlor for the festivities. 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. The church will hold one 9:30 a.m. ser- vice on Sunday, Dec. 29, and will close the year with the New Year’s Eve worship ser- vice on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (201) 444- 3600 or visit www.bethlehemchurch.com. Church welcomes community Ridgewood’s Old Paramus Church invites the families of the greater Ridgewood com- munity to visit during the Advent season, which will end on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Each Sunday in Advent, a brief candle- lighting ceremony is held during the 10 a.m. worship service, after which the children go to Sunday school. On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, the church will offer two services, a family service at 5 p.m. and the traditional candlelight service at 11 p.m. Old Paramus Church is located at 660 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. For more information, call (201) 444-5933. Grace Methodist sets services Grace United Methodist Church in Wyckoff will host four services on Christ- mas Eve, Dec. 24. Services for families will be held at 3 and 5 p.m. Children will have an opportunity to participate in a reenact- ment 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 avail- able. Grace United is located at 555 Russell Avenue in Wyckoff. For details, call (201) 891-4595 or visit www.gumc.org. Abundant Life celebrates Christmas The youths of Abundant Life Reformed Church, located at 475 Lafayette Avenue in Wyckoff, will perform a Christmas Pro- gram 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 celebrated with Reverend Christopher L. Jacobsen. For more information, contact Abun- dant Life at (201) 444-8038 or www.abun- dantlifewyckoff.org. 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 Christ- mas Day, Dec. 25, the worship service will be 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. Celebrate at Ramapo Reformed Ramapo Reformed Church, located at 100 Island Road in Mahwah, will cel- ebrate Christmas with special services and events. In addition to the regular 10:30 a.m. ser- vice on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, two Can- dlelight Services will be held at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. The 7 p.m. service is informal and family oriented. Both evening services will feature traditional lessons and carols. The church offers Sunday school for children ages three through the sixth grade. The regular Sunday service is held at 10:30 a.m. and a nursery is provided during wor- ship each Sunday. For details, call (201) 529-3075 or visit www.ramaporeformedchurch.org. Church hosts Blue Christmas and Christmas Eve services Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church will conduct a Blue Christmas Ser- vice on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. This meditative worship service is designed for those who have suffered loss and for anyone who struggles with sadness, depression, or anxiety during the holidays. The service will emphasize prayer and reflection. There will be musical selections to assist in remembering and dealing with losses of various types. There will be no sermon or Communion, and no offering will be taken. The worship is designed to be ecumenical and is open to anyone. Carols appropriate to the Advent season will be sung. On Dec. 24, the church will hold its Christmas Eve service with a Candlelight Ceremony at 7 p.m. All are invited. More information about BHUMC is available online at www.bergenhighland- sumc.org or by calling (201) 327-3960. The church is located at 314 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • December 18, 2013 Dern turns in Oscar-worthy performance in ‘Nebraska’ by Dennis Seuling “Nebraska” is the kind of film that allows an actor to show aspects of his talent that might never before been fully or even adequately tapped. Bruce Dern has been in a couple of Alfred Hitchcock films, had his hand chopped off in “Hugh, Hush Sweet Charlotte,” attempted to pilot an explosives-filled dirigible into the Super Bowl in “Black Sunday,” and appeared as countless bad guys throughout a career that dates back to 1960. At last, in “Nebraska,” he has a role that is garnering considerable attention and predictions of an Oscar nomination. Woody Grant (Dern) is an elderly alcoholic who has received one of those junk mail sweepstakes notices in the mail. Convinced he is actually the winner of a mil- lion dollars, he sets out on foot from his home in Bill- ings, Montana to Lincoln, Nebraska to claim his prize. Everyone tries to explain that the letter is worthless, but Woody, who hasn’t much to show for all his years, will not be deterred from his quest. Like Don Quixote, he is accompanied by his Sancho Panza, his younger son David (Will Forte), as he sets out to tilt at his own windmills. Because Woody isn’t much for talking, Dern’s per- formance is all the more remarkable. His looks and body language are so expressive that viewers always know just what is going through his mind. Woody is not the type to voice disappointment or dissatisfaction, but his hunched shoulders, sad eyes, and lumbering walk tell all. Had Dern taken on similar kinds of roles in the past, the performance would have been less striking, but what he does with Woody is tantamount to an extra in “Rigo- letto” suddenly stepping into the title role and wowing the audience. Woody Grant (Bruce Dern) and son David (Will Forte) take an unusual road trip in ‘Nebraska.’ Forte, known primarily for his sketch comedy as a member of the “Saturday Night Live” ensemble, is sympathetic as the grown son who has mixed feelings toward his father. With restraint and subtlety, Forte shows David’s transition from a son who has written off his father as a drunken loser to a person who, for the first time, gains insight into Woody’s past, family, and once-upon-a-time aspirations. Woody was never the best father. He drank too much and never seemed to know how to show affection. Now, David is the only one in the family to see how important Woody’s mission is to him. When his initial attempts to reason with his father fail, David agrees to drive Woody to Lincoln mostly to look after his welfare and to give his mother a break. Woody’s wife, Kate (June Squibb), who has been married to him for decades, is resentful of his long- time alcohol dependence and short of patience with his encroaching dementia and stubbornness. Unlike Woody, she speaks her mind candidly, often hurtfully, though Woody seems to have created an inner ability to filter out her constant complaints and criticisms. Director Alexander Payne (“The Descendants,” “Sideways”) shot “Nebraska” in black and white pri- marily to give the Midwestern locations a dullness and starkness that color could never capture. The landscapes are endless stretches of nothingness, flat and unrelieved by anything but cornfields and the occasional low build- ing. The look of the movie is similar to the 1950s small- town Texas of Peter Bogdanovich’s “The Last Picture Show.” Payne’s pace is slow, and he holds his camera on his subjects longer than is the norm. These extra few seconds allow viewers to fully grasp what is going through char- acters’ minds. He also lightens the mood periodically, particularly with Squibb’s outrageous one-liners and the portrayals of Woody’s extended family members. Rated R, “Nebraska” is an enjoyable look at a world that seems simultaneously familiar and odd. Director Payne has established characters whose traits and pecu- liarities remind us of people we know, yet he manages to make them seem like vestiges of a bygone era. December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 19 ‘The Family’ features Americans in witness protection Giovanni Manzoni (Robert De Niro) and wife Maggie (Michelle Pfeiffer) in ‘The Family.’ by Dennis Seuling “The Family” (20th Century-Fox) is the story of the Manzonis, an American family hidden in a small French town through the Witness Protection Program. Giovanni Manzoni (Robert De Niro) has testified against big-time mob bosses and now has a price of $20 million on his head. Agent Robert Stansfield (Tommy Lee Jones) is responsible for protecting Giovanni -- now called Fred Blake -- and family, making sure they don’t draw atten- tion to themselves. Wife Maggie (Michelle Pfeiffer), daughter Belle (Diana Agron), and son Warren (John D’Leo), while not exactly thrilled with their new home, try their best to acclimate. Dropping old ways is tough, and none of the family members is much good at keeping a low profile. Before long, Giovanni is beating people up, Maggie is blowing up the local supermarket after hearing anti-American comments, and Belle and Warren are figuring the angles and manipulating assorted cliques at the local high school. Director Luc Besson (“The Profes- sional,” “La Femme Nikita”) seesaws between dark comedy and graphic vio- lence as he chronicles the adventures of the “Blakes.” Because viewers never see what Giovanni’s crimes were, he comes off more as a cranky curmudgeon than a monster. De Niro and Pfeiffer balance the lighter moments with more intense scenes. Agron (from TV’s “Glee”) and D’Leo offer an interesting, even touching, portrait of sib- lings caught in a life not of their choos- ing. Blu-ray extras include a making-of fea- turette. “Elysium” (Sony Home Entertainment) imagines the future of humanity in 2154 when Earth has degenerated into a morass of pollution, overpopulation, and crum- bling infrastructure. The rich have aban- doned the planet to continue their lavish lifestyle in a space station called Elysium, a virtual paradise. Elysium Secretary of Defense Jessica Delacourt (Jodie Foster), has the job of preventing illegal immigrants from enter- ing the space station, and has no compunc- tion against shooting unauthorized space shuttles out of the sky. Back on Earth, factory worker Max Da Costa (Matt Damon) suffers a massive dose of radiation in an industrial accident. He will die within five days unless he can be transported to Elysium for medi- cal treatment. When his request is denied, he resolves to reach the space station by any means possible. Director Neil Blom- kamp (“District 9”) has borrowed a major theme from Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis” -- contrasting worlds of affluence and drudgery as hundreds of workers toil to operate underground machines that power the ultra-modern city above where the wealthy bask in luxury. Bonuses on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include featurettes on the making of the movie, its production design, the visual effects, and profiles of Matt Damon and Jodie Foster. “The Blue Angel” (Kino Classics) is the 1930 German film that made Marlene Dietrich an international star. This early sound film, directed by Josef von Stern- berg, is a parable of one man’s fall from respectability. Emil Jannings stars as Pro- fessor Rath, a sexually repressed instruc- tor in a boys’ prep school. Learning of the pupils’ infatuation with a local nightclub singer, he decides to personally investigate the matter. However, as soon as he enters the shadowy Blue Angel nightclub and sees the smoldering Lola-Lola (Dietrich), Rath is seduced by her brazen sensuality. Despite Dietrich’s eye-commanding performance, Jannings holds his own and is superb as the tortured academic who realizes he is being drawn into dangerous territory, but simply cannot help himself. The two-disc ultimate Blu-ray edition includes both the German and English versions (Sternberg shot both versions version simultaneously), scene compari- sons of the two versions, Dietrich’s “Blue (continued on Crossword page) Correction The article about Café Amici that appeared in the Dec. 11 edition incorrectly identified the restaurant’s director of cater- ing. Owners Brent Castone and George DeLuca assist clients with this service. Villadom TIMES regrets the error and any inconvenience it may have caused. Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • December 18, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) Angel” screen test, and Dietrich concert footage. “The Lone Ranger” (Disney) is an updated reimagin- ing of the former Texas Ranger who put on a mask to fight bad guys in the Old West. The character, created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, became an imme- diate hit with youngsters and their families on radio and later on TV. The new version stars Armie Hammer as the title character and Johnny Depp as Tonto. This is hardly the Lone Ranger from the old days. Director Gore Verbinski has put together a Wild West show that is as far-fetched as it is overly long at two-and- a-half hours. The problem is a combination of excess and imbalance. Since Depp’s name sells more tickets than Hammer’s, this “Lone Ranger” has become essentially Tonto’s story, with the masked man a supporting charac- ter in the feature film that bears his name. Depp is one of Hollywood’s most eccentric actors, and this quirkiness has paid off with such characters as Jack Sparrow, The Mad Hatter, and Edward Scissorhands. It is fun, initially, to see Depp as the Ranger’s faithful Indian friend, but he fails to sustain the weirdness and a lot of his choices fall flat. Sporting a headdress with a bird with wings spread is the oddest of his conceits, and the actor often looks as out of place as his headgear. This Lone Ranger and Tonto are tough to believe as the Holmes and Watson of the Old West. The movie over- stays its welcome long before the final credits roll. Bonus features on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include a digital copy, bloopers, deleted scenes, and three behind-the-scenes featurettes. “The Whip and the Body” (Kino Classics) is a gothic horror fantasy directed by Mario Bava, often regarded as an influence on modern-day directors Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci. Though Italian horror pictures typically revel in graphic violence, “The Whip and the Body” is relatively restrained. Christopher Lee stars as Kurt Men- liff, the sadistic son of a wealthy count, who returns to his family mansion much to the dismay of the family, their servants, and the beautiful woman (Daliah Lavi) with whom he shares a fondness for the lash. When Kurt is found murdered, it brings no peace to those who feared him, as his ghost continues to cause trouble. 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Drop-In Crafts programs will be held the third Thurs- day of the month from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to make something to take home. In December, the theme will be Christmas &Winter Decora- tions & 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. 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 more information, visit http://glen- rock.bccls.org/services.html. The library is located at 315 Rock Road. 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. 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. Press releases for this column may be e-mailed to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. Super Pass (continued from page 10) comfortable transportation experience across our system,” said NJ TRANSIT Executive Director James Weinstein. NJ TRANSIT is the nation’s largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 895,000 week- day trips on 261 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 com- muter rail lines, and through Access Link paratransit service. It is the third largest transit system in the country with 165 rail stations, 62 light rail stations, and more than 19,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia. NBCUA budget (continued from page 3) applied for adjusted meter flow, water use, and the number of equivalent dwelling units. According to Chewcaskie, the total amount from all user communities required to balance the 2014 budget is $11,999,923, which is a reduction of $1,454,032 from the original 2013 budget. This budget was amended in Sep- tember to reflect the approximately $1.6 million in service charge reductions for 2013. The increase in service charges is 1.2 percent over the 2013 amended budget. From its plant operating in Waldwick since 1969, the authority’s service area accommodates the sewer require- ments of 75,000 residents. Current municipal members include Allendale, Franklin Lakes, Ho-Ho-Kus, Mahwah, Midland Park, Ramsey, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River, Waldwick, and Wyckoff. The Village of Ridgewood also has a service agreement with the NBCUA. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • December 18, 2013