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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 • July 24, 2013 Villadom Happenings Hermitage sets Children’s Play Day The Hermitage Museum in Ho-Ho-Kus will hold a Children’s Play Day designed for children and families to celebrate how kids played before the advent of virtual games such as PlayStation, Xbox, and iPads. Children’s Play Day will be held rain or shine on Sunday, July 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. The games and activities will be supervised by the museum’s education staff, all of whom are experienced with bringing the past to life for museum visitors, espe- cially children. This event will allow young visitors to the museum to socialize with other children while having fun and learn- ing about children from the past. The “low-tech” hands-on event will feature a variety of old-fashioned games and pas- times inside the museum’s Education Center and outdoors on the five acres of park grounds around the Gothic Revival historic house museum. Children will be invited to try their skill at croquet or badminton, or compete in sack and spoon races. Between games, participants can make arts and crafts projects, join in a scavenger hunt or sing-along, or play hopscotch, jump rope, marbles, checkers, and jacks. Play Day will also fea- ture the chance to play Rounders, a team game that was played in England in the 18 th century and is believed to be an ancestor of American baseball. A variety of classic summer treats, such as watermelon, ice cream, pretzels, popcorn, and lemonade, will be avail- able for purchase. Admission to Children’s Play Day is $3 for children age 12 and under, and $7 per person age 13 and over. All chil- dren must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Admis- sion also includes a tour of the house and entrance to the special exhibit “The Human Spirit: The Evolution of the Practice of Medicine and Medical Care, 1800-Today” in the exhibition gallery. The museum is located at 335 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. This event is sponsored by Assisting Hands Home Care and iFence NJ. For information about becoming an event sponsor, call (201) 445-8311, extension 33. The Friends of the Hermitage, Inc., a nonprofit mem- bership organization, manages The Hermitage, a New Jersey State Park. The group offers tours of the historic house, exhibits based on the collections, and educational programming. For information about The Hermitage, con- tact Friends of the Hermitage by mail at 335 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423, by phone at (201) 445- 8311 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5p.m., or visit www.thehermitage.org. Dancers welcome newcomers North Jersey English Country Dancers will hold a dance on July 28. Newcomers are welcome. All dances are taught and prompted, and the music is live. Instruction for begin- Flower power! Proceeds from the Allendale Woman’s Club 2013 Geranium Sale were presented to Pony Power Therapies in Mahwah. Pic- tured are Dana Spett, executive director, Pony Power Therapies and members of the AWC Geranium Sale Committee, Liz Simendinger, Robin Galvin, Julie Borst, and Kristen Tsarnas. ners will be at 1:30 p.m. and the main dance will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Participants may come with or without a partner. The dance will be held at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. For more information, visit northjerseyenglishcounrtydancers.yolas- ite.com or call Nancy at (201) 445-4497. Registration for Bergen Bike Tour under way Registration is now open for the 18 th Annual Bergen Bike Tour, a family-oriented event that benefits the Volun- teer Center of Bergen County and Tomorrows Children’s Fund of Hackensack University Medical Center. The Bergen Bike Tour will be held on Sunday, Sept. 29 and will feature 10-, 25-, and 50-mile routes for cyclists of every level. The tour will begin and end at Darlington Park in Mahwah, and features breakfast for all the riders, a post- ride barbecue, music, games, and prizes. There is also a Kids’ Event sponsored by TD Bank, which includes a ride for kids age 10 and under, clowns, fire trucks, face paint- ing, crafts, and games. Children are invited to bring their bikes, trikes, scooters and big wheels. Registration is $35 ($45 on site) for adults age 16 and up, and $15 for those ages 10 through 16. The cost for children nine and under is $10. The cost for non-cyclists who wish to attend the picnic only is $5. Riders may register online at www.bergenbiketour.org; call 1-877-BER-BIKE; or download and print a registration form at the website to submit by mail. (Check the website for the appropriate mailing address.) Registered riders are (continued on page 22) July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 3 Ridgewood Bolger urges council members to pay for tickets by John Koster Ridgewood Philanthropist David Bolger says the Ridgewood Village Council members should either drop their anti-gift ordinance or pay for their $1,000 tickets to a recent fundraiser for New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. The fact that the council members and Ridgewood Vil- lage Manager Ken Gabbert all received complimentary tickets that cost other people $1,000 raised some hackles among Ridgewood residents, who said that the food and entertainment violated Ridgewood’s ordinance against accepting gifts from anyone who has an application before the Ridgewood Planning Board. Developer John Saraceno, who hosted the event, has such an application pending, as does JT Bolger, David Bolger’s son. Tom Wells, David Bolger’s attorney, expressed the multi-millionaire benefactor’s position in a statement last week. “The gift ordinance as originally written and as amended misses the mark,” Wells said. “It should be aimed only at making any gifts made locally public and transparent. Pre- venting someone who makes a gift to the village before a board is counterproductive and assumes the worst of every- one. Does the council honestly believe that any member of the planning board, board of adjustment, or council itself would vote differently because an applicant or related entity to the applicant has made a gift to the village? How is it that such an ordinance exists in no other municipality?” A Bolger family entity, Two-Forty Associates, run by JT Bolger...has had a rezoning application pending since June 2011 for the 52- unit Chestnut Village multi-family housing project. “Ostensibly because of this, the mayor and council turned down a proposed gift of $250,000 from the Bolger Foundation to remodel Lester Stable to add bathrooms and other additional room,” Wells added. “David Bolger remains disturbed and offended by the loss to the village that such a decision creates. The Bolger Foundation has contributed millions to the village, and many non-profits within the village, most recently the renovation of the Pease Library. The foundation is currently doing a $3.5 million project in Midland Park. Bolger asks for and gets nothing in return for these gifts. The rezoning matter has been pend- ing for two-and-a-half years, being joined by more recent applications by the station and the Enclave, if anything receiving very slow action from the board. “We would respectfully suggest that a developer pro- viding complimentary tickets to individuals who sit on the council and/or boards, although seemingly covered in the same ordinance which we believe takes the ‘appearance of Preschoolers may take swim lessons The YWCA Early Learning Center is offering Ameri- can Red Cross swim lessons to children enrolled in its pre- school and pre-K programs this summer. Children swim with certified instructors three days a week at the YWCA’s 112 Oak Street facility in Ridgewood, and transportation is provided from the center’s campus in Upper Saddle River. The YWCA Early Learning Center fosters early child- hood development through imagination, exploration, and self-expression. The center provides full and part time infant and toddler care, nursery school, preschool and pre-K for children ages six weeks to six years, and is open weekdays and most holidays from 6:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. To schedule a tour, call Diane Eide at (201) 236-3126. For more information, visit www.ywcabergencounty.org. impropriety’ argument too far, is really a whole different problem created by this ill-conceived ordinance. In this case, the fix is simple enough. Since the developer who ‘comped’ the tickets will not want to withdraw his applica- tion, those who accepted the invitation and sit on a board that will hear a matter for this developer will then have to pay for the tickets.” He concluded, “This is actually unfortunate and why this ordinance does not work. To me, it is inconceivable that any one of these people would be in any way affected in their votes by virtue of this gift. Some would likely have been only too happy to miss the event in question.” Village Manager Gabbert said David Bolger had been very generous in his help to community activities in Ridgewood. Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • July 24, 2013 Ridgewood ‘Mobi Chair’ vanishes after initial success at Graydon by John Koster A handful of residents have asked the Ridgewood Vil- lage Council what happened to the Mobi Chair, a type of waterproof wheelchair that can move over sand. The item Left and above: A Graydon Pool patron using the Mobi Chair. (Photos courtesy of Boyd A. Loving.) was loaned to Graydon Pool by a manufacturer, who report- edly was later told to pick up the chair and take it away. “I was proud as a resident of Ridgewood that this was put to use,” said Anne Loving, who said she recently saw the Mobi Chair in use by a handicapped swimmer and vicariously enjoyed his delight at being able to use the lake- like pool. “The Mobi Chair is gone,” said Marcia Ringel, a leader of the Preserve Graydon group. “Parks and recreation declined to purchase it. It’s really sad it wasn’t purchased. Parks and recreation says no...Why was a handicapped person who came to use it turned away?” Ringel, who had long advocated the chair, said it had been provided for a month-long free trial, but had not been purchased. The Ridgewood Village Council had opted for a concrete ramp -- supported by some and opposed by others -- but the New Jersey Department of Environmental Pro- tection is still mulling the application and it was not pos- sible to install the ramp this year. “I just see a great big H on the wall and it stands for hypocrisy,” Ringel said. “What’s our goal here? Are we really interested in getting people into Graydon?” “People will use it,” another resident said, characteriz- ing herself as very upset. “I think it’s absolutely sinful that you took it away.” Sally Brandes, who advocates swimming for the handi- capped, said she even had trouble ascertaining whether the Mobi Chair was available. “I was unable to get information on whether the Mobi Chair was ordered or not,” she said at last week’s public meeting. “This was the last chance this summer for people to be able to use Graydon with disabilities.” Brandes, who preferred the Mobi Chair option to the ramp, said the concrete ramp would cause flow problems with the water, interfere with the aesthetics of the lake-like pool, and possibly lead to accidents. Ridgewood Council members heard the residents’ com- ments without making an immediate response. July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 5 Area Borough considers plan for multiple town garage Collision reported Two individuals, one of whom was a 10-year-old girl, sustained minor inju- ries as a result of a crash involving a VW Passat sedan and Honda Odyssey minivan on North Irving Street near Warren Place. Ridgewood police, fire, and EMS units rushed to the scene after more than 15 911 calls were received regarding the collision. The Passat suffered moderate damage and was removed from the scene by flatbed tow truck; the Odyssey had damage to its left rear bumper and fender and could be driven away on its own power. There was no report of a summons being issued to either driver. (Photos courtesy of Boyd A. Loving.) The Glen Rock Borough Council and officials are considering a plan for a munic- ipal repair garage that would be constructed and operated jointly with Ridgewood and possibly other local communities on land Ridgewood now owns in Glen Rock. “It’s still in the talking stages,” Glen Rock Borough Administrator Lenora Ben- jamin said recently. “It needs to be analyzed to see if a system can be worked out for all the towns that could be involved.” Benjamin said the key question from Glen Rock’s point of view would be to determine if there is enough Ridgewood- owned land within Glen Rock’s borders to accommodate the present Glen Rock Department of Public Works office now located on Doremus Avenue opposite the recycling area and the arboretum. Glen Rock’s DPW would, under the highly tenta- tive proposal, relocate to the common site with Ridgewood and possibly with other northwest Bergen County communities. Some months ago, Ridgewood officials began plans to sell the Ridgewood facil- ity on Chestnut Street, now deemed inad- equate, and to construct a larger and more efficient garage at the site of the Water Pollution Control area off Prospect Street in Glen Rock. The plans were discussed at Ridgewood’s open public work sessions for several meetings before Glen Rock was officially notified. J. KOSTER Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • July 24, 2013 Ridgewood Residents express concerns over 65-foot PSE&G poles by John Koster The Ridgewood Village Council heard concerns from residents of Hope Street and Spring Avenue who said they were caught by surprise when workers from Public Ser- vice Electric & Gas began installing 65- foot wooden utility poles along their right of way. “We were not presented with options,” Councilwoman Gwenn Hauck said at last week’s public meeting. “In March, we got an e-mail. It was called a re-stringing proj- ect.” Instead, residents of Spring Avenue and Hope Street in Ridgewood got 65-foot wooden utility poles -- 15 feet taller than the utility poles already in place -- that will be removed when all electrical and com- munication wires are transferred. Residents also expressed concerns regarding the increased voltage (69,500 volts) and the potential threat to houses and property values. “This is clearly a serious problem,” said Mayor Paul Aronsohn. “We have a good relationship with PSE&G, but communica- tion is a problem.” PSE&G will send delegates to a spe- cial meeting on July 31 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ridgewood Village Hall. Ridgewood was able to obtain a moratorium on construc- tion after Ridgewood Village Engineer Christopher Rutishauser issued several summonses to utility workers at the scene when they at first refused to desist. “This is part of a utility upgrade,” Rutishauser said last week. “The poles are more substantial...These wooden poles, I believe, are the largest that are available.” Rutishauser said it appeared that PSE&G used the most substantial poles available, which brought a ripple of amuse- ment from an audience that was otherwise very serious. (continued on page 11) Sixty-five foot wooden utility poles stand next to standard fifty foot poles. July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 7 Area Knights induct new leader as centennial year begins The Ridgewood Knights of Columbus Council #1736 held an installation cer- emony at which Ridgewood resident Sean Noble was inducted as Grand Knight for 2013-14 year. The evening also honored Doug Findlay, who is stepping down after leading the Ridgewood Council for the past two years. As with all former Grand Knights, Findlay will stay on as a trustee, providing guidance and advice to the new leadership throughout the year. “Doug was an outstanding leader for our council, and the example he set encouraged many of us to get involved,” said Noble. “Under Doug’s leadership, we reached new milestones in our fundraising and chari- table efforts.” Noble takes the helm at a particu- larly meaningful time for the Ridgewood Knights. In addition to annual activities such as the stickball tournament, the Seniors’ Christmas Party, and the Saint Patrick’s Dinner Dance, the Ridgewood Council will be celebrating its 100-year anniversary. A full slate of events is planned throughout the year to commemorate the occasion. Road resurfacing to begin The Glen Rock Borough Council has announced that the road milling and paving that is already under way will probably be completed by the beginning of August. Roads to be worked on this summer include Glen Avenue between Maple Avenue and Harristown Road, Radburn Road -- which runs past Glen Rock Junior Senior High School -- to the Fair Lawn border, Hillman Avenue and Delmar Avenue from Ackerman Avenue to Corn- Doug Findlay and Grand Knight Sean Noble wall Road, Franklin Place, Andover Ter- race, Beekman Avenue, and the top of Grove Avenue. At press time, the milling was sched- uled to start immediately and the paving was due to begin the week of July 22. Motorists are asked to be aware of the traffic pattern changes and detours in the areas that are being milled and paved. Sig- nage will mark the detours. J. KOSTER Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • July 24, 2013 Business Enjoy summer fun without breaking the bank Summer is here and that means picnics, fireworks and, if you’re like a lot of Amer- icans, a vacation. A survey by American Express shows the average vacation in 2013 will cost $1,145 per person. Whether you are heading to the beach, the moun- tains, or abroad, you will want to find the best bang for your vacation buck. Vacations create fun, lasting memo- ries for families, but they can also be a significant expenditure. Individuals are encouraged to plan ahead, shop around, and budget carefully so they will be ready to relax and enjoy the trip. Try these tips: Create a budget. Decide how much will be spent on airfare, hotel, food, rental car, gas, and souvenirs. Those who need extra time to save for a dream vacation will want to create a savings plan and determine how much money must be set aside each month to comfortably afford the trip. If it’s a quick weekend getaway, there might be enough money available to go now, but a European extravaganza will likely require more time to save. Shotmeyer Brothers earns 2013 accolade from Energi Shotmeyer Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning has received Energi’s 2013 Excellence in Risk Management Award for dedication to outstanding loss pre- vention and safety programs. Energi, a leading provider of Insurance and Risk Management Programs to the energy industry, recognized Shotmeyer Broth- ers Heating & Air Conditioning as being the “Best of the Best” within the industry at the annual Energi Risk Management & Insurance Summit held in Orlando, Florida. The company’s focused commitment to safety, implementation of risk man- agement best practices, and willingness to learn and apply new safety techniques enabled Shotmeyer Brothers to set a future standard of excellence among industry peers. In addition, last month, Shotmeyer Brothers received recognition from the Passaic County Board of Chosen Free- holders, who presented the company with the Green Building Design Award for its solar panel program. Shotmeyer Brothers is a northern New Jersey based energy company, known to many by their slogan “The Energy Experts.” For three generations and over 88 years, the company has provided home heating oil sales and service to residential and commercial customers. Shotmeyer Brothers also has expertise in sales and services of gas heat and air conditioning equipment. Start the research. The planning and anticipation of a trip is sometimes as much fun as the trip itself. Get started in the planning process as early as pos- sible. Research the area and attractions and develop a rough itinerary. Then start looking for bargains and deals. Compare. This portion of the vacation research may take the most time. Review multiple websites and compare offers. There may be a package deal for airfare and a hotel through an airline. There may be a tour package that includes hotel, food, and admission to tourist sites, but not airfare. It’s important to read the fine print and be sure what is included when considering prices. Those who are on the fence as to flying versus driving may want to visit AAA’s Fuel Cost Calculator to compare driving costs against the price of an airline ticket. Be flexible. Major tourist attractions will be the most expensive and crowded during the summer. Those who are able to travel in the shoulder season, October through May, may find great bargains on everything from airfare to accommoda- tions. The same may apply to traveling on weekdays versus weekends. Eat economically. Food expenses can add up quickly. Look for hotels that include breakfast in the price of the room. Many hotels also have microwave ovens and refrigerators or even small kitchens. Preparing meals part of the time can help stretch a budget. Remember to carry snacks and water to avoid overpriced tourist-location food. Be a coupon clipper. Look for coupons and special offers and ask about discounts through the hotel. Membership in many associations, such as AAA or AARP, includes discounts on everything from hotels and meals to rental cars. Look for freebies. Hotels that cater to families frequently offer stay- and eat- free programs for kids. The same applies to restaurants, which may have special kids-eat-free deals with the purchase of an adult entrée. Understand the fee frenzy. While some airlines let luggage on for free, most charge a fee. It may also be more expen- sive to check a bag at the gate versus paying online before leaving home, so check in online before heading to the air- port. Escalating baggage fees are a good incentive to pack light. Rack up points. If a company offers travel reward points, sign up for its pro- gram and redeem those points, which may be good for future travel, gift cards, mer- chandise, and more. Stick to the budget. That way, there won’t be a large credit card bill coming after the trip. Those who don’t have the time or money to travel this year can enjoy a “staycation.” Create a small budget and visit some local attractions you rarely take time to visit. Keep in mind that some of the best trips are the least expensive. For additional advice on saving for a vacation or developing a personal finan- cial plan, contact your CPA. To find a CPA, visit findacpa.org, the NJSCPA’s free, online service. July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 9 Area Chief Wanamaker planning December 1 retirement by Jennifer Crusco Chief John Wanamaker, who has spent the last three decades of his career with the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department, has announced that he will retire on Dec. 1. “Thirty-one years is a long time for this type of work,” Wanamaker told Villadom TIMES last week. “I’m looking forward to starting a new career in something else.” He did not specify what career path he might pursue. Ho-Ho-Kus Mayor Thomas Randall said, “Chief Wanamaker has been a key member of our department over the years, and has served in a number of important roles as he rose through the ranks to head the department. As chief, he has contin- ued to maintain high morale among the officers and has made the tough decisions necessary to ensure that Ho-Ho-Kus has a professional department which is prepared to deal with future challenges faced by law enforcement. He will be missed.” Wanamaker became chief of police in Ho-Ho-Kus in 2011. Wanamaker, who was named captain in May 2010, became offi- cer in charge of the department on Dec. 1, 2010, one day after Gregory Kallenberg retired from the chief’s post. Wanamaker began his career in Ho- Ho-Kus as a dispatcher. He later became a patrolman, and served as a sergeant from 2000 to 2002, when he was promoted to the lieutenant’s post. During Wanamaker’s tenure as chief, he successfully advocated for a Hallow- een curfew, and promoted the use of social media to disseminate information to the public. As a Ho-Ho-Kus police officer, Wana- maker received two Life-Saving Awards: one for assisting a man who was experi- encing cardiac arrest while working out at Wanamaker’s gym, and another for assisting in the armed standoff on Hol- lywood Avenue in 2009. His file includes numerous commendations, multiple physi- cal fitness awards, the END DWI Award, and letters of gratitude from those he has assisted over the years. Wanamaker was head of the Ho-Ho- Kus Traffic Bureau for approximately 10 years. He also served as the terminal access coordinator, handled in-service training for the department’s personnel, scheduled classes for Ho-Ho-Kus officers who wanted to attend courses at the Law & Public Safety Institute in Mahwah, and scheduled all shifts for the department. Wanamaker is a graduate of Waldwick High School, where he met his wife Meg. The Wanamakers are the parents of two sons. Pictured: Ho-Ho-Kus Mayor Randall (left) with John and Meg Wanamaker when Wanamaker was sworn in as the borough’s chief of police. Wanamaker will be retiring this year after three decades of service to Ho-Ho-Kus. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • July 24, 2013 Area NJBG Summer Concert Series features The Dalton Gang The New Jersey Botanical Garden’s Summer Concert Series will continue on July 26 with a performance by The Dalton Gang. The concert will be held at the NJBG in Ringwood. The Dalton Gang is a 10-piece band led by guitarist, arranger, and composer Willy Dalton. The band mixes jazz with a blend of funk and Latin music. The members are freelance musicians around the New York area. Among their credits are record- ings and performances with such artists as Buddy Rich, Machito, Lionel Hamp- ton, Tito Puente, Daniel Ponce, and Cissy Houston. The concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. on the Concert Lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the concert move inside the Car- riage House Visitor Center. Participants are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music in these magnificent surroundings. The con- cert is sponsored by TD Bank. A donation of $5 is requested. On Aug. 9, Rave On! will perform clas- sic early rock ‘n roll. This band will offer timeless songs from Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, and many other artists. On Aug. 23, Carolann Solebello & Band will present a contemporary take on folk- music roots. Singer/songwriter/poet Sole- bello’s songs flow with hauntingly poetic images and elements of folk, blues, and country. Solebello is a winner of the 2011 Susquehanna Music & Arts Festival Song- writing Competition. Her musical back- ground also includes work with Red Molly. This project is funded, in part, by the Pas- saic County Cultural and Heritage Council at Passaic County Community College, through a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a The Dalton Gang will perform at NJBG’s annual Summer Concert series on Friday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m., at the NJ State Botanical Garden. (Photo courtesy of the The Dalton Gang.) Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. The New Jersey State Botanical Garden is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and admission to the garden is always free. There is a $5 per car parking charge on summer holidays and weekends from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day; weekday parking is free year-round. Since 1976, NJBG/Skylands Associa- tion, an incorporated, member-supported non-profit organization, has worked with the state to preserve and protect Skylands and its historic structures. NJBG spon- sors programs, tours, concerts, and public events throughout the year at the botanical garden. The NJBG is located off Morris Road in Ringwood. For more information about NJBG, how to become a member, volunteer opportunities, events, and directions call (973) 962-9534 or visit njbg.org. Oritani hosts ‘Christmas in July’ Oritani Bank is currently hosting its annual Christmas in July Children’s Food Drive. Now through Aug. 2, all 25 Oritani Bank branches will be accepting dona- tions of non-perishable food and cash for the Center for Food Action, the Palisades Emergency Residence Corp., and the Human Needs Food Pantry, Inc., three of the leading providers of emergency food aid to children in Northern New Jersey. A “shopping list” of the most needed non- perishable items for children is available at each branch. Oritani encourages its cus- tomers and staff to take one of the bank’s special bags, fill it, and return it to any Ori- tani branch. Hunger remains a major issue in Amer- ica. Seventeen million children in the United States are at risk of hunger, which equals one in four children. Fifteen percent of the total child population lives below the federal poverty line. The OritaniBank Charitable Founda- tion will also assist the drive by matching the amount of any cash or check donations that are made. Oritani Bank is a 102-year old com- munity bank based in the Township of Washington. For more information, call 888-ORITANI, or visit www.oritani.com. July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 11 Finamore named Legend Quarterly All Star North Haledon resident Ray Finamore, plant operations technician II, was recently honored as a Legend Quar- terly All Star by Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff. CHCC staff members are invited to nominate coworkers as Legends as part of the CHCC’s service-excellence ini- tiative. A Legend is someone who exemplifies the mission and values of CHCC in an outstanding and easily recog- nizable manner, contributes exemplary service for the ben- efit of those served at CHCC and beyond, or demonstrates behavior beyond expectations. Finamore was nominated by Jamie Pesci, health infor- mation management director/privacy ifficer. “Ray came to the aid of a disheveled person who was lost and wandering on campus,” said Pesci. “He recognized that the person was in need of mental-health services and contacted the appropriate staff for assistance. While wait- ing for help to arrive, Ray provided kind words and encour- agement.” Finamore is known for being the first to jump in to lend a hand to anyone who needs help. He volunteers to come in early, stay late, or work holidays. He volunteers with youth sports programs and other charitable community organi- Residents express concerns (continued from page 6) Protesters led by David and Alyssa Steinberger said the matter was badly handled and that the poles and their much higher voltage were a threat to the neighborhood. “We’ve got these clunky poles being stuck into Hope Street, which floods every time it rains,” said Jim O’Rourke, a resident for 48 years. “It’s about bullying -- not to submit to it. The message is clear to our children if they look at PSE&G: Bullying works.” “This is absolutely unacceptable,” said David Siegel, an Oak Street resident. “You need to find a better route for these poles....They have no right to do what they’re doing.” The statements by residents were applauded by other residents. About 40 people turned out and a dozen spoke. The council members explained that, based on communi- cations they had received from the utility company, they had not expected 65-foot poles, which tower over the 30- foot houses and most of the shade trees. In 2011, an Oct. 29 snowstorm knocked out electric power and land line telephone in much of Ridgewood and neighboring towns for a week. Many of the trees still had leaves. The leaves caught a good deal of the wet snow, and many trees and limbs that were above the lines on the 50- foot poles broke, fell, and took down power lines. PSE&G had to call in work crews from as far away as Florida to repair the breaks. Whole trees were knocked down by Hurricane Sandy in October 2012 with the same effect. Observers at the time said the power lines could either be placed underground -- a project estimated at $1 million per street mile -- or that the poles could be raised so the power lines were above all or most of the trees. Rutishauser, surprised by the magnitude of the current utility pole project, said he had been touch with the utility company and that eventually all power and communica- tions lines, including cable TV, would be concentrated on the 65-foot poles. The older 50-foot poles -- some of them now visibly leaning – will be taken down, he added. Residents said the utility company should have gone before the Ridgewood Planning Board for variances. The only legal paperwork Ridgewood reportedly processed was for permits for “minor street openings” that did not refer to the increased height of the poles. Rutishauser said, with input from Ridgewood Village Attorney Matt Rogers, that legal resistance to the poles is unrealistic. The poles are part of a grid that includes New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Vir- ginia, and West Virginia, and supervision is handled at the federal level with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commis- sion. Rogers said public utilities can claim some exceptions to zoning rules. “We pay very high property taxes,” a Spring Avenue resident said. “We don’t want to be a superhighway, neither for cars nor for electricity.” The 65-foot poles made their march through neigh- boring Glen Rock without much opposition. The installa- tions will now reportedly proceed down East Ridgewood Avenue over the border into Paramus and link up with the power substation at the Fashion Center on the far side of Route 17. Ray Finamore zations that benefit underprivileged children. His friendly, outgoing personality is admired,especially by CHCC’s residents. A non-profit organization, CHCC provides mental health care, elder care, residential living, and rehabilitation services based on the Christian principles on which CHCC was founded over a century ago. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • July 24, 2013 Area street to be closed On Saturday, Aug. 3, Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff will be closed between Greenwood Avenue and Godwin Avenue from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The road closing will allow the Bergen County Department of Public Works to install the Safety-T-Grip road sur- face. (Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 4.) Motorists traveling on Wyckoff Avenue should anticipate delays, plan for extra travel time, and follow the detour or plan an alter- nate driving route. Those whose business commute includes access- ing public transportation located within the work zone should contact their bus company to determine the alternate pickup loca- tion during the road clos- ing/detour. Northbound traffic on Wyckoff Avenue will be detoured right onto Greenwood Avenue, and left onto Godwin Avenue. Southbound traffic on Wyckoff Avenue will be directed straight on Godwin Avenue, right onto Green- wood Avenue, and left onto Wyckoff Avenue. During the work period, access to Pulis Field, Spring Meadow Road, and all private roads in the Spring Meadow Con- dominium Complex will be through the YMCA drive- way. Motorists may visit “Up to the Minute” on Wyckoff on the Web (www.wyckoff- nj.com) for any updates regarding the road work. For example, if inclement weather cancels the instal- lation and the road work is suspended. Area residents may also submit their e- mail addresses at “Sign up for e-news” on the home page of Wyckoff on the Web; updates are e-mailed to list members. July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES Area II • Page 13 Wyckoff’s two new policemen include Glen Rock man by John Koster The Wyckoff Township Committee welcomed two new police officers to the Wyckoff department with the approval of Police Chief Benjamin Fox. Probationary Patrolman James Bakelaar is the son and grandson of northwest Bergen County police officers. His grandfather served on the Midland Park Police Department and his father is currently a lieutenant in the Franklin Lakes Police Department. Bakelaar, 24, enrolled in the Passaic County Police Academy Alternate Route program and will be available for duty when he graduates next week. He will immediately begin his training and orientation with the Wyckoff Police Department and will be assigned to patrol following field training. He was previously employed as a police dispatcher with Northwest Central Dispatch. He is a 2012 graduate of William Paterson University, where he received a degree in Left: Michael Teegan is sworn into office by Wyckoff Township Administrator Robert Shannon as his father William Teegan holds the Bible and Wyckoff Police Chief Benjamin Fox looks on. Right: James Bakelaar is sworn in his mother Ginny holds the Bible. criminal justice. He has worked in academic and sports counseling with children and teenagers. Michael Teegan, 28, is a Glen Rock resident and has worked with the Wyckoff Police Department as a dispatcher since September 2010. Before that Teegan was a dispatcher with Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch. Teegan graduated from Binghamton University, where he was on the dean’s list for three years, and received his bachelor’s degree with a double major in philosophy and in politics and law. He is also a certified EMT and a certi- fied CPR instructor. A member of the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps, he has served as an auxiliary police offi- cer with the Glen Rock Police Department and as a special police officer with the Wyckoff Police Department, and as a member of the Wyckoff Police Department Emergency Management Team. The new patrolman has advanced computer skills, which officials say are a tremendous asset to the department. He will begin his training at the Law & Public Safety Institute in Mahwah and will be assigned to a field training officer in December, then to patrol duty in Wyckoff. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • July 24, 2013 Not feared and hated? Read more! Did you ever have the feeling that you get invited to too many parties? Do people honk and wave when they see you on the street, just to let you know they like you? If you read more, understand what you read, and tell people what you know, you can deftly eliminate these problems. I encountered this phenomenon early in life. I was not an avid reader when I was a kid, but I was a voluntary reader, and most of my peers were not. I was constantly being threatened by older bullies for telling them there were no tigers in Africa. I learned this from a Tarzan comic book -- less racist than the movies. Screams of indignation and outrage assailed my asser- tion that the final consonant in “Navajo” is pronounced as an “H.” Those of the Little League players who had just mastered the fact that “H” is pronounced as an “H” could not fathom that a “J” could also be pronounced as an “H.” This was not the type of school where parents signed their kids up for courses in cultural enrichment. Once I staggered forward from softcover pulp with color pictures to hardcover books, I received the scorn of some of my teachers for knowing more than they did. This was not difficult. One history teacher who also coached sports told us that all Romans died when they were 28 years old because their average life span was 28. That was what it said in the textbook. The term “infant mortality” did not occur on the racing form he sometimes kept tucked inside the New York Times in case he finished the sports page too soon. I had read enough to realize that many Roman states- men were active in their forties, fifties, and sometimes even older, and when you saw their likenesses, you sort of got the feeling that these guys were a little older than Fabian and Dion when they were sculpted. Similarly, while we were learning in world history that the Romans maintained an extensive network of public baths with hot, cold, and tepid water and steam rooms, the history teacher told us they were all filthy and that is why they all died when they were 28. He also told us that Kublai Khan built the Great Wall of China. I had read Harold Lamb by that time and knew that Kublai Khan’s grandfa- ther Genghis Khan -- played by John Wayne in what was not one of his best movies -- had bribed his way through the Great Wall of China when the wall was already hundreds of years old and some places were in need of repair. Kublai Khan was not even a Han Chinese -- he was a Mongol. The final corker was when the history teacher told us that he had visited Pearl Harbor 20 years after the attack and had seen a submerged wrecked aircraft pulled up from the murky waters -- and it was a Spitfire! The message here was that Churchill had attacked Pearl Harbor to get us into the war. No sale. I used to build plastic scale model aircraft and read the instructions and I knew that British Spitfires circa 1941 were fabric-covered and that all the Japanese aircraft at Pearl Harbor had radial engines, unlike the Spit- fire’s in-line engine, a Rolls-Royce Merlin. Only later did I learn that the Japanese radial engines were licensed by Pratt & Whitney and the fuselages were made of sheet metal from Alcoa Aluminum. Some of their dive bombers used Lewis machineguns manufactured under British license. Makes you think.... Nobody ever told me what an SAT was until I took one, but because of all the reading I had done -- most of it not assigned in school -- my verbal scores were more than respectable. I had to depend on the school for my math. Among the 21 st century Asian population of northwest Bergen County, a score like that is known as a “golf club.” That is what your dad uses on you to make sure the next score is better. I am not into golf, but I appear to have been motivated to pass the reading habit on to my kids in the hope that they might find literacy constructive and amusing. My daugh- ter Emily read the entire Bobbsey Twins series and most of the Nancy Drew books when she was of kindergarten age. After that, she got in touch with both teenaged stars of “Anne of Green Gables” by fan mail and read all of those books. My son Johnny started more slowly. When he was 10, he discovered Walter Lord and the rest was some very good history. He read every book Lord ever wrote, corresponded with the author, and read the books Lord recommended. Johnny and Emily even met Lord in person. They took the bus to New York City and Lord, who was chair-bound at that point, was waiting for their knock. He did not wait in vain. “All right, Johnny, don’t break the #$$#&#$ door down!” The three bonded like three armchair adventurers and Lord showed them his double-glass coffee table that was filled with keepsakes that surviving passengers of the “Titanic” had taken with them in the lifeboats. One item was a wind-up pig that played a jaunty French music-hall ditty. Lord told Johnny the pig had ceased to play and Johnny bet Lord he could get the music box inside the pig working again. Lord -- a great gentleman and a great dip- lomat -- told him he had trouble getting the glass plates off the table. The pig survived intact. Johnny also once ran a slide projector for E. Douglas Dean, a chemistry professor active in the scientific exami- nation of extrasensory perception. Dean -- a member of the Society of Friends who shared the Nobel Peace Prize for war relief in 1946, and a professor at Princeton -- was show- ing slides of anomalous plant growth caused by the water from healing springs and wells. He had slides of some pots of beans he had watered with tap water, and some pots he had watered with spring water from Lourdes. The differ- ence in growth was significant. Dean said that the Lourdes water was chemically normal but fluoresced differently from ordinary water. He and Johnny bonded instantly, and Dean let Johnny flip the slides in the projector. Johnny was impressed by the lecture. “I always assumed that Lourdes healing was either spiritual or psychosomatic, but this research opens up new possibilities,” he said. He then commented on another observation. Dean’s timepiece of choice was a Mickey Mouse watch held together by a middle-sized rubber band. “Do you think I should tell him to get a haircut and a new watch if he wants to be taken more seriously?” Johnny asked. “I think the Nobel Prize and Princeton will cover for it,” I said. Another time, when we were at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Johnny discoursed on the reconstructed Egyptian tomb on the first floor. “Aha!” he said. “The Canopic jars! During the mum- mification process, the priests excised the viscera and stored them in the Canopic jars. They saved the heart, but ironically they drew the brain out through the nose and dis- carded it because they didn’t know the brain was good for anything...even though they understood trephinning!” “How old is this boy?” a man with a Hungarian accent asked. “He’s 10, but he reads a lot,” I said. “Ten!” the guy said. “In that case, he is a genius. I thought at first he was a midget.” Johnny sometimes posed as a midget to cover his other activities, other times as an American Indian, but the inter- est in mummies once had caused him to make a literary blunder -- or so I thought. I was working on a newspaper in Denville, and I used to take the kids with me to help out around the office. “We have to get downstairs for the parade,” Johnny said. “They’re having mummies this year!” “Where did you see that?” I asked. “They had a sign up on the street....’ “I think it must have said mummers. Mummers are entertainers who wear fanciful costumes and strum banjos, like in Philadelphia.” “It said mummies. I want to see them!” I took the kids out of the second-floor office. The parade was yet to arrive, so we sat on the staircase outside the office looking down a long corridor. As we watched, a suntanned pedestrian walked down the sidewalk with extensive ban- daging after some sort of accident covering his head, neck, and one shoulder and extended arm. “I told you it said mummies,” Johnny noted defiantly. The power of reading had once again became palpable to him. Club appreciates support Activities Club President Frank Gasper, and Activities Club Picnic Chairman Jim Garofalo, present a certificate of apprecia- tion to Jan Kilroy for her continuous support of the club’s annual picnic held each June for the last eight years. The Activities Club is a group of retired and semi-retired men from Glen Rock and the surrounding communities. The club has 22 varied activities and offers men the opportunity to participate in social, athletic, scientific, cultural, educational, and volunteer activities. Men interested in learning more about the club and its activities are invited to contact Membership Chairman Char- lie Flynn at (201) 652-2585 or visit the club’s website at theactivitiesclub.org. July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 15 Villadom Socials Amanda Valenti to wed Mr. and Mrs. James J. Valenti of Wyckoff have announced the engage- ment of their daughter, Amanda Renee, to Steven J. Brana, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Brana of Mahwah. A November 2013 wedding is planned. Staci McCormick engaged Robert and Linda McCormick of Allen- dale have announced the engagement of their daughter, Staci, to Matthew Zielin- ski, son of Walter and Marilyn Zielinski of Sayreville. The bride-to-be is a 2006 graduate of Northern Highlands Regional High School. She graduated magna cum laude from Rowan University in 2010 with bachelor’s degrees in elementary education, and writ- ing arts and communication. She received a master’s degree from Montclair State Uni- versity in reading, and is a certified reading specialist. She is currently employed as a kindergarten teacher in Mountain Lakes. Her fiancé graduated from Sayreville High School in 2005. He served as a master at arms in the United States Navy, and will graduate this year from Kean University with a degree in psychology. He is currently pursuing a career in law enforcement. A Dec. 7, 2013 wedding is planned. Heather Knapp betrothed Duffy engaged to marry Jackie and Mitch Knapp of Franklin Lakes have announced the engagement of their daughter, Heather Knapp, to Jamie Lubin, son of Cheryl and Terry Lubin of Fair Lawn. The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Ramapo High School, and a 2008 graduate from Towson University in Maryland. Her fiancé is a 2002 Fair Lawn High School graduate, and a 2006 graduate of Towson University. The couple met while living in Bal- timore. They now reside in Fair Lawn. A May 2014 wedding is planned. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Duffy of Midland Park have announced the engagement of their daughter, Shannon Kath- leen Duffy, to Matthew Brian Levine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Levine of Woodcliff Lake. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Eastern Christian High School and Montclair State Uni- versity. She is currently employed at Stone Mill Gardens in Washington Township. Her fiancé is a gradu- ate of Pascack Hills High School and Hofstra Uni- versity. He is currently employed at Control Group in Norwood. An October 2013 wed- ding is planned. Birth Announcement James Declan Lohan arrives James and Veronica Lohan of Hoboken have announced the birth of their son, James Declan, on July 16 at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. James Declan weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. He joins big sister Delia Anne. His maternal grandparents are Boyd and Anne Loving of Ridgewood. His paternal grandparents are Jim and Laura Lohan of Jefferson Township. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • July 24, 2013 Obituaries Ralph Batelli Ralph Batelli of Ramsey, formerly of Paterson, died July 18. He was 87. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He had been employed with the former Inter-City Bus Company in Paterson. He later worked at Ramapo Col- lege and Darlington County Park. He was a life member of the Ramsey Fire Department and past member of the ambulance corps. He is survived by his wife Nancy (Reme) Batelli and his children Ginger Maher, James, and Michael. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was prede- ceased by his grandson Kevin Maher. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the Ramsey Fire Department, 25 South Central Avenue, Ramsey, NJ 07446. Renee Louise Dessimone Renee Louise Dessimone of Glen Rock died July 15. She was 23. A 2008 graduate of Glen Rock High School, she earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania in 2012. She was a parishioner of Saint Catharine R.C. Church in Glen Rock. She was a member of the Glen Rock Shoot- ing Stars, the Wyckoff Torpedos, and TSF Academy. She earned four varsity letters in high school and two in college for soccer. She was an accountant with Saint Clair CPA & Associates in Conshohoken, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her parents Adele (Tonelli) and Dennis Dessimone, her brother Stephen Dessimone, and her grandfathers Alfred Tonelli and Joseph Dessimone. She is also survived by her aunts and uncles Virginia and Spencer Field, Janet and Michael Tremaglio, and James and Mary Lou Tonelli, and seven cousins. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat- Caggiano Funeral Home in Fair Lawn. Memorial donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, 8301 Professional Place, Landover, MD 2078. Ruth Johnson Ruth Johnson, nee O’Rourke, of Franklin Lakes, for- merly of Oakland, died July 11. She was 83. Before retiring in 1993, she was a supervisor for Commercial Housekeep- ing Services of Franklin Lakes. She was a member of the Brownstone Quilters Guild. She is survived by her husband Douglas Johnson of Franklin Lakes and her daughters Linda Johnson of Mahwah and Karen Johnson of Brook- lyn, New York. She is also survived by three grandchil- dren. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Vermeulen Funeral Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to the Christian Health Care Center, 301 Sicomac Avenue, Wyckoff NJ 07481. Gail Lee Gail Lee, nee Cascino, of Ridgewood died July 14. She was 72. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Penn State University in 1964, and her master’s in counseling from Jersey City State College. She was a school social worker in Oakland and Ho-Ho-Kus. She was a freelance artist for Aviation International News, and had also taught art. She is survived by her daughter Tanya Lee of Ridgewood, four grandchildren, and her brother George Cascino of North Caldwell. She is also survived her companion of Chris Koutsis of Ho-Ho-Kus. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanc- tuary, c/o the Animal Center, P.O. Box 475, Newtown CT 06470. her children Joseph, Stephen, Paul, Peter, and Janet. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchil- dren, and her sister Marie Forsberg. She was predeceased by her parents Mathew and Margaret and her brother Bar- tholomew. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh- Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Eleanor Serafini Jean Capuano-Leoncavallo Eleanor Serafini of Glen Rock died July 14. She was 92. She is survived by her children Patricia Blanco of Coral Gables, Florida and Louis Serafini Jr., of Ringwood, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Dr. Louis Serafini. Arrange- ments were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Foundation, 703 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07503. Grace Marie Miller Christopher Nicholas Tselepis of Haledon, formerly of Wyckoff, died July 17. He was 29. He received his bache- lor’s degree from Pace University and had been employed as a real estate agent with Nicholas Real Estate Agency in Clifton. He was a member of Saint Nicholas Greek Ortho- dox Church in Wyckoff, where he served as an officer of GOYA. He was a member of Sons of Pericles and the Pas- saic County Board of Realtors. He is survived by his parents Nicholas and Angelica (nee Yeatras) Tselepis of Wyckoff, his brother and sister-in-law Dean and Mary Tselepis of New York, New York, and his maternal grandfather Chris S. Yeatras of Winchester, Virginia. He is also survived by his partner John Lanza of Haledon. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to International Orthodox Chris- tian Charities, P.O. Box 17398, Baltimore, MD 21298-9242 or Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc., 2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436. Jean Capuano-Leoncavallo, nee Guidera, of Franklin Lakes, formerly of Fort Lee, died July 12. She was 85. She was a volunteer at Englewood Hospital for 20 years. She is survived by her son Philip Capuano of Mahwah and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first hus- band Salvatore Capuano and her second husband Nicholas Leoncavallo. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh- Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Grace Marie Miller of Midland Park died July 9. She was 85. She was a graduate of East Side High School in Paterson. She had worked as a textile worker for the F.G. Montabert Company for 40 years. She is survived by her nephew Scott Richards and his wife Maria and their daugh- ter Miranda. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to the Midland Park Ambulance Corps. Kenneth S. Ronai Kenneth S. Ronai, formerly of Ridgewood, died July 14. He was 90. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Queens College. He earned his master’s degree in organic chemistry at New York University, and pursued post-graduate work in biochemistry at Brooklyn Polytech Institute. He worked as a chemist in the food industry for much of his profes- sional career at Sunshine Biscuit, National Dairy Research Labs, General Foods, National Starch, and Nabisco. He was an author of many industry publications and held several patents that helped revolutionize protein use in foods and aided in helping food production in third world countries. He spent many years coaching for the Ridgewood Base- ball and Softball Association, the CYO, and intramural basketball. He is survived by his children Bob Ronai, Liz Fontanella, and Tom Ronai, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his wife Cecilia (Mezowicz), his grandson James Ronai, his parents George and Margaret Ronai, and his sister Patricia Reilly. Arrange- ments were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Kathryn M. Rose Kathryn M. Rose, nee Bascio, of Mahwah, formerly of Ridgewood and Glen Rock, died July 16. She was 78. Before retiring in 2007, she was a registered nurse for Bergen Pines/Regional Medical Center for 29 years. During her retirement, she volunteered and worked at the Mahwah Library. She was a parishioner of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Mahwah. She is survived by Christopher Nicholas Tselepis Robert Wunder Robert Wunder, formerly of Glen Rock, died acciden- tally on May 28 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 46. He served in the U.S. Army in Special Services Corp of Engineers for four years, and was stationed in Germany and Afghanistan. He is survived by his mother Jean Baker Wunder, his brother Billy, his stepmother Dorothy Porto of Bronxville, New York, his wife Tina Wagner-Wunder, and his sons Dennis and Robin. He was predeceased by his father Ted, his sister Susan Baker Armstrong, and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Blanche Wright Blanche Wright of Ridgewood died July 8. She was 73. She is survived by her children Icylin, Sylvester, Lyle, Aggrie, and Ainsworth, 13 grandchildren, and 15 great- grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Mable, Martha, Viveen, Lileth, Vincent, James, Vita, Joyce, and Iris. Arrangements were made by C.C. VanEmburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 17 Ridgewood Notes SHARE opens waiting list The Shared Housing Association for Ridgewood and Environs has been provid- ing affordable housing for Ridgewood and its environs for more than 30 years. Pro- gram Director Marianne Bennett, MSW, CLSW has announced the program recently reopened the housing waiting list and is accepting applications. SHARE Inc. provides all-inclusive housing for seniors (ages 62 and up) who require no custodial or medical assistance. Residents enjoy private rooms in one of two of Ridgewood’s stately mansions. Residents enjoy recreational, educational, and social activities; communal meals; free housekeep- ing; front door access to the Village Senior Transport Bus; and walking distance prox- imity to the bus and train stations, libraries, shopping, parks, and gardens. SHARE Inc. residents enjoy the culinary talents of full- time chefs. Weekend volunteers work with SHARE through the Guest Chef Program. For more information, call (201) 670-9605 or visit www.shareridgewood.org. Church hosts Summer Choir School Children of all denominations are invited to participate in the West Side Presbyterian Church Summer Choir School. The pro- gram, now in its 41 st year, will be held at the church Aug. 19 through 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The week will culminate with a Friday evening service at 7:30 p.m. that is open to the public. The program is open to all youths who have completed grades two through eight. Activities are geared toward singing in both small and large groups and Bible study. Electives are available and include paint- ing, cooking, handbells, Orff instruments, dance, daily newspaper, sports, and games. Instrumentalists, winds, brass, and strings, may participate in the Joyful Noise Ensem- ble Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. The registration fee is $70 for the first child and $60 for each additional child in a family. Registration forms and additional information are available at website www. westside.org. The Choir School is led by Joanne Harris Rodland and Deborah Holden-Hol- loway, minister and associate minister of music at West Side. Other staff members include youths and adults from West Side and musicians and teachers from the sur- rounding communities. For more information, contact Lisa Stitt at (201) 652-1966, extension 39 or lisa@westside.org, or Cheryl Mensing at (201) 445-9364. West Side Presbyterian Church is located at Varian Fry Way, 6 South Monroe Street in Ridgewood. Under the Stars’ events set Summer entertainment “Under the Stars” at Ridgewood’s Kasschau Shell includes a variety of programs. Concerts begin at 8:30 p.m. On July 23, Shelli Latorre and the Moon- lighters Swing Orchestra will perform. This program is sponsored by Care One at the Cupola and Care One at Ridgewood Avenue. The Yester Daze will perform Doo Wop on July 25. This event is sponsored by Columbia Bank, Care One at the Cupola and Care One at Ridgewood Avenue. On July 30, Mack Brandon and The Connectin will present a concert of popular gospel. Daily Treat Family Tradition and The Village of Ridgewood are the sponsors for this show. Group Therapy will offer the best of rock and soul on Thursday, Aug. 1. Sponsor for this concert is Boiling Springs Savings Bank. Under the Stars wraps up on Aug. 6 with a jazz concert featuring Rio Clemente and Friends. This event is sponsored by Boiling Springs Savings Band and the Village of Ridgewood. This year marks the 55th Anniversary of the Frank Kasschau Memorial Shell. Each week, a variety of family enterainment is offered. Attendees should bring a lawn chair or blanket. Restrooms are wheelchair accessible. The Kasschau Shell is located in Ridgewood’s Veterans Field behind the Ridgewood Public Library at 125 North Maple Avenue. Parking is free. For taped rain site information for July and August, call (201) 444-1776 after 7 p.m. The Kasschau Shell operates under the auspices of the Village of Ridgewood in cooperation with the Ridgewood Depart- ment of Parks and Recreation. In addition, many local organizations and businesses provide the funds to support these pro- grams. Art institute hosts Summer Show The Ridgewood Art Institute’s 2013 Members Summer Show will be on display through Aug. 30 at 12 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. The show features selected works by Ridgewood Art Institute member artists. On exhibit are representational paintings in oils, watercolors, and pastels, and drawings. All works are offered for sale and are framed, wired, and ready to hang. The Ridgewood Art Institute galleries are open to the public from noon to 4 p.m. daily. For more information, visit at www. ridgewoodartinstitute.org. Gallery celebrates students’ art For the month of July, Ridgewood’s Parks and Recreation Department will showcase “A Students’ Celebration of Art” at the Stable Art Gallery at 259 North Maple Avenue. The show features a collection of art- work by Ridgewood recreation students who attended the department’s art classes offered either at the Stable or the Commu- nity Center. Featured media will include watercolors, Chinese brush painting, acryl- ics, pastels, sculptures, and more. A reception will be held on Thursday, July 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Stable. Light refreshments will be served. The Stable Gallery is open for viewing weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, contact the Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Office at (201) 670- 5560. Learn to manage stress The Valley Hospital Community Health Department, will host “This is Your Body on Stress” on Tuesday, July 30 at 7 p.m. The program will be held at the Ridgewood Library at 125 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. Join internist and clinical lipidologist Howard Frauwirth, M.D. as he explores the link between stress and physical health. With modern lifestyles becoming more stressful, individuals may be at risk for a variety of health problems such as heart dis- ease, obesity, peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and more. Learn how stress can affect overall well-being and techniques to help better manage stress. Registration is required. For more infor- mation and to register, call 1-800-VALLEY 1 (1-800-825-5391) or visit www.valley- health.com/events. Space is limited. 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Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & II • July 24, 2013 Young man learns life lessons at the water park Owen (Sam Rockwell) and Duncan (Liam James) in ‘The Way, Way Back.’ by Dennis Seuling “The Way, Way Back,” the directorial debut of Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, is the story of withdrawn 14-year- old Duncan (Liam James), who accompanies his recently divorced mother, Pam (Toni Collette), and her boyfriend, Trent (Steve Carell), to Trent’s summer beach house. Trent and Duncan don’t get along, so the boy is pretty much left to amuse himself. The teen sets out to explore and discovers a water park and one of its employees, Owen (Sam Rock- well), who regards his job and life with all the seriousness of an adolescent. The movie follows Duncan’s summer adventures in and outside the water park, as he becomes smitten with next- door neighbor Susanna (AnnaSophia Robb) and discovers an unpleasant truth about Trent. The script, also by Faxon and Rash, is filled with color- ful characters, humor, and pathos, all blended in a perfect recipe. Coming-of-age movies are abundant, but rarely take that time of life seriously. It is easier to make charac- ters sex-crazed, out-of-control caricatures and go for easy laughs than explore what genuinely makes an adolescent tick. In “The Way, Way Back,” viewers believe these people and never doubt they could exist beyond the movie screen. James is charged with anchoring the movie, eliciting audience empathy, and making viewers believe Duncan. He succeeds. Much of his performance depends on reac- tions to what he observes and expressions revealing his state of mind. There is never a scene in which Duncan’s thoughts are not perfectly clear. Because he is a kid living with his mom, Trent, and Trent’s friends, he says little, yet feels a lot. When he starts hanging out at the water park, he gradually loosens up and begins to have fun. James handles this transformation in a way that makes the viewer want to cheer. Rockwell has been so good in so many films in charac- ter roles, and this is his best movie role in some time. Owen is funny, forthright, and, in many ways, irresponsible. But he also has heart and connects with Duncan’s inner pain. Rockwell, in flip flops, unshaven, and looking as if he par- tied too much the night before, gives a terrific performance that enlivens the movie considerably, lightening what could have been a terribly sad story. Collette, whose character is torn between the security she sees in marrying Trent and devotion to her son, is also exceptional. She frequently casts uneasy glances in Dun- can’s direction and stares at nothing in particular as she silently absorbs unsettling realizations and tries to rational- ize them. Pam is doing what she feels is best, so viewers never feel she is negligent or dismissive of Duncan, just perhaps a bit blind to his pain. As an added treat, Allison Janney is on hand as Trent’s daiquiri-swigging sister, Betty, a woman who speaks her mind, is incapable of artifice, enjoys a good time, and is not above criticizing her son, Peter (River Alexander), about being cross-eyed. Janney has made a trademark of a rapid dialogue peppered with zingers. This script gives her plenty to work with, and her Betty also contributes lighter moments to the film. Other notable performances are turned in by Maya Rudolph as Owen’s co-worker, Caitlin, Amanda Peet as casual friend Joan, and co-writer/director Jim Rash as sad- sack water park employee Lewis. It is especially gratifying that “The Way, Way Back” is in theaters at this time of the year, since it is the kind of film -- intelligent, character-driven, and free of explosions -- that usually is reserved for fall release. It is an outstand- ing alternative to the noisy, big-budget, often empty-headed flicks that will be holding local multiplexes hostage until September. Rated PG-13, “The Way, Way Back” is one of the best movies this reviewer has seen thus far this year. It is modest in its trappings -- no exotic locations, mega-stars, or spe- cial effects -- yet delivers a solid story with uniformly fine performances and thoughtful direction. It is THE movie to see this summer. July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • Page 19 Real-world fears encroach on adolescence by Dennis Seuling “Ginger & Rosa” (Lionsgate) is the story of two inseparable 17-year-old girls who ditch school together, discuss religion, politics, and hairstyles with equal fervor, and dream of lives more promising than their mothers’ frustrated domesticity. The time is 1962, and the girls have begun to take independent paths. Rosa (Alice Englert), who was raised by an inattentive mother, is troubled and shunned by other kids and their parents. She smokes cigarettes, longs to find love, and is nearly oblivious to the mounting tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, believing it is all in God’s hands. Ginger (Elle Fanning) is far more seri- ous. She writes poetry and is concerned about nuclear war. There is considerable tension between this girl and her mom (Christina Hendricks) and intellectual, atheist father (Alessandro Nivola), who was a conscientious objector during World War II. Timothy Spall, Oliver Platt, and Annette Bening deliver excellent supporting per- formances as Ginger’s gay godparents and their friend Bella. Director Sally Potter re- creates the era convincingly. Those who are old enough to remember the fears of the Cuban missile crisis will find the film captures that tension and uncertainty of that time. “Ginger & Rosa” is an atypical coming- of-age movie given an interesting spin by its time frame and depiction of a traditional type of family life that could simultane- ously offer security and restlessness. DVD extras include deleted scenes, cast inter- views, audio commentary with Potter, and two making-of featurettes. “Detention of the Dead” (Anchor Bay) focuses on a group of high school kids sentenced to after-school detention. When the school is attacked by flesh-eating zom- bies, the six trapped students -- lovesick nerd Eddie (Jacob Zachar), “goth” chick Willow (Alexa Nikolas), stuck-up cheer- leader Janet (Christa B. Allen), her bully boyfriend Brad (Jayson Blair), stoner Ash (Justin Chon), and dumb jock Jimmy (Max Adler) -- must battle hordes of the hungry undead. Though the characters are glar- ingly stereotypical, they are also zombie- knowledgeable. Because they have seen the zombie flicks and learned what works and what doesn’t, they feel reasonably equipped to confront the attackers. Combining some grisly images with frequent touches of dark humor, the picture plays like an apocalyp- tic “Breakfast Club,” with teenage angst trumping imminent annihilation. Spe- cial features on this DVD release include writer/director audio commentary and a making-of featurette. “Hollywood Canteen” (Warner Archive) Elle Fanning (left) and Alice Englert portray close friends whose paths diverge in ‘Ginger & Rosa.’ is based on an actual USO-sponsored club established during World War II by Bette Davis and John Garfield for servicemen only. Stars waited on tables, washed dishes, and mingled with the GI’s, maybe offering a dance or two. This musical is a star-stud- ded fictionalized tribute to this undertak- ing. The plot is thin, but star power more than makes up for it. Slim (Robert Hutton) is a fresh-faced GI on a three-day leave. When he hears about the canteen, his only (continued on Crossword page) Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • July 24, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) wish is to meet Joan Leslie. Joan isn’t on duty, but Davis and Garfield conspire to arrange a meeting. The cast includes nearly every actor under contract to Warner Bros. at the time, as well as others, including Joan Crawford, The Andrews Sisters, Dennis Morgan, Kitty Carlisle, Joan McCracken, Roy Rogers and Trigger, Eddie Cantor, Jack Benny, Jane Wyman, Joe E. Brown, Jack Carson, and Jimmy Dorsey and His Band. Highlights include “Don’t Fence Me In” performed by Roy Rogers, “Ballet in Jive” danced by McCracken, and “Gettin’ Corns for My Coun- try” sung by The Andrews Sisters. Apart from offering ample entertainment, the movie reflects the intense patri- otic feeling of Hollywood during World War II. “Starbuck” (Entertainment One) is a comedy about 42-year-old David Wozniak (Patrick Huard), a lovable but perpetual screw-up, who finally decides to take control of his life when he learns some incredible news. Having been a habitual sperm donor in his youth, he discovers that he is the biological father of 533 children, 142 of whom are trying to force the fertility clinic to reveal the true identity of the prolific donor, code-named Starbuck. As he sets out to discover the identity of his offspring, he discovers some surprising aspects of himself. Huard is both goofy and genial as the baffled father and balances comedy, pathos, and sentimentality as adeptly as a tightrope walker. The film is manipulative but fascinating, and Huard is engag- ing. Bonuses on this DVD release include interviews with Huard and director Ken Scott, deleted scenes, bloopers, and music video. “New World” (Well Go USA) is a Korean gangster film with plenty of twists and turns and a healthy helping of unrated-style violence. The head of the Goldmoon crime syndicate is dead, leaving his two lieutenants to vie for the top job. Seizing the opportunity, the police launch an operation called “New World.” The boss’ right-hand man, Ja-sung, has been an undercover operative for eight years, under surveillance by Police Chief Kang. With a baby on the way and in mortal fear of being exposed as a mole, Ja- sung is torn between his duty and honor as a cop and the fiercely loyal gang members who will have his back. Using inside information from Ja-sung to damage the relation- ship between the two feuding contenders, the police fuel suspicions that a traitor lives in the gang’s ranks. Ruthless Jung escalates the game by hiring hackers to search the police database. “New World” borrows elements from many American gangster movies: sharply dressed thugs, elaborate funer- als, endless stakeouts, cryptic meetings with informants, and shootouts. The film is shot with style by Park Hoon- Jung and features some good action sequences. Ultimately, however, the gangsters are depicted as pretty stupid, raising doubts as to their ability to survive on those mean streets. The Blu-ray release is in Korean, with English subtitles. July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • Page 21 �������������������������� HELP WANTED REAL ESTATE SALES FRANKLIN LAKES Get your license in 2.5 weeks. Start earning money with the busy & bustling Franklin Lakes Weichert Office offering the best training & support in the industry. Call Tamar Joffe, Manager at 201-891-6900 WEICHERT, REALTORS Hairdresser - Busy shop, Allendale area. 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Benjamin (201) High School www.diplomafromhome.com July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 23 Glen Rock Roundup Library to present ‘Henry V’ The Glen Rock Public Library will present an abridged version of William Shakespeare’s “Henry V” on Monday, July 29 at 7 p.m. This performance by The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Next Stage Ensemble will benefit the Friends of the Glen Rock Library. The production is suitable for adults and children ages eight years and older. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $4 for Friends members. Patron reserved seating tickets are $10 and include a listing in the play’s program. To order tickets, send a check made payable to the Friends of the Library to: 315 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452. Be sure to include name, address, phone number, e- mail address, and the number of tickets desired. Tickets may also be purchased at the library, 315 Rock Road, during regular hours. For more information, e-mail friends. glenrocklibrary@yahoo.com. This program is underwrit- ten by the Glen Rock Savings Bank. Library announces summer hours The Glen Rock Public Library, located at 315 Rock Road, has instituted its summer schedule. The library is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Tuesdays and Fridays, hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Saturdays, the library is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are no Sunday hours during July and August. For more information, call (201)670-3970. Library announces teen programs The Teen Summer Reading Program, “Beneath the Surface” is under way at the Glen Rock Public Library. Participants are invited to keep track of their reading and become eligible for prizes and gift cards. The library will also donate 25 cents to the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund for every hour of reading recorded. Other programs planned for teens are gaming after- noons, yoga sessions, a hula hoop making workshop, tie-dying, karaoke, duct tape crafts, after-hours card tournaments, workshops for songwriting, robotics, magic tricks, and crafts. Teens are welcome to view “The Dark Knight Rises,” “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” and “Easy A.” Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library. For more information, call (201) 670-3970 or visit the library at 315 Rock Road. Seniors plan trips The Glen Rock Seniors will travel to Ehrhardt’s on Lake Wallenpaupack in Pennsylvania on Aug. 22. The group will enjoy lunch and a live show, Rockin’ Renaissance. The cost to attend is $45 for members and $48 for non-members. On Sept. 18, the seniors will visit Mount Airy Casino in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. The cost is $28 for members and $30 for non-members. Attendees will receive $25 for the slots and a $10 voucher for food. The bus for both trips will depart at 9 a.m. For details, or to reserve a seat, contact Ed at (201) 445-9238. Friends open Plant Exchange The Friends of Glen Rock recently announced the open- ing of the Plant Exchange at the recycling center at 473 Doremus Avenue. The Plant Exchange offers Glen Rock residents the option of planting surplus plants from their property at the exchange. The Glen Rock Plant Exchange is open the same hours as the recycling center: Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center and exchange are closed on Mondays and Wednes- days. Boy Scout Troop 13 welcomes newcomers Glen Rock Boy Scout Troop 13 welcomes new mem- bers. The troop, which is open to boys ages 11 through 18, offers an engaging, activity-based experience with the goal of building character, citizenship, and healthy living development based on friendship, civic responsibility, and leadership. The 2013 schedule of activities include skiing, snowboarding, tubing, archery, zip-line aerial adventure, hiking, camping, summer camp, whitewater rafting, wil- derness high-adventure, Hudson River sailing, and West Point football. Boy Scout Troop 13 of Glen Rock, founded in 1954 and chartered by the Community Church of Glen Rock, car- ries on the tradition of advancement with a focus on the Boy Scout motto of “Be Prepared.” Troop 13’s focus on the Boy Scout motto is exemplified through fun and engag- ing Troop activities and outings, consistent advancement through Eagle, and parent participation. Troop 13 meets Sundays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Community Church of Glen Rock School at 354 Rock Road. The group is active in Boy Scout Summer Camp and High Adventure, and is supported by BSA-trained and certified adult leaders. For more information, visit www.glenrocktroop13.org. 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. Knitters meet at library Knitters have been congregating at the Glen Rock Library. People just whip out their projects, (crochet too) and attract other people to discuss projects, yarn and yarn sources. Formal instruction and help with projects with experienced knitters are held every Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 2 p.m. Take advantage of the company, experi- ence, be stimulated to try a new project. Beginners are wel- come. The Glen Rock Library is located 315 Rock Road. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • July 24, 2013