| 2 G IDG LE E N WO RO O CK D �� ZO N E �� � � � � � � � � �� � � � � R � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� � � � � �� � �� ISSN 2161-8208 ISSN 2161-8194 www.villadom.com Copyright 2013 �� �� � � � � � � � � � � �� �� � � � � � � �� ��� �� � � � � �� �� � � � � �� � � � � ��� � �� � � � � � � � � �� � � � � � � � � �� � � � �� � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Vol. 26 No. 43 SERVING THE HUB OF NORTH-WEST BERGEN November 13, 2013 40¢ ☺ What’s News- Glen Rock Close race! Republican council candidates edge Demo- cratic challengers in exciting election. Glen Rock Tense moments 3 Borough schools moved into lockdown mode following phoned-in bomb threat. Ridgewood Concerns aired 5 Several residents urge council: Take action to improve village’s traffic safety. Ridgewood Important issue School trustees plan to take vote on shifting the board elections to November. This Chamber has taste! 7 Liz Shurman hands out a sweet treat to a visitor at the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Taste of the Region & Business Showcase, which was held last week. • Wood Floor Refinishing • Area Rugs/Remnants • In Home & Area Rug Cleaning 1030 Goffle Rd. @ Rt. 208 973.427.7900 www.buyabbey.com • • CUSTOM DRAPERIES CUSTOM DRAPERIES • • UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERY • • SHUTTERS SHUTTERS 20 E. E. Main St., Ramsey NJ 20 Main St., Ramsey NJ 201-327-4900 201-327-4900 AbbeyCarpetFrPg(7-17-13) Never worry about a Janine OUTAGE again! POWER Schedule a FREE in home estimate today! 201-436-3728 Lic # 13VH07716400 Free Estimates Fully Insured 201-444-0315 Fairway Estate Landscaping Beautiful Green Lawns “Reducing pesticides, one lawn at a time.” You Can Help! Call Us Today 201-447-3910 Midland Park Consignment Boutique Designer Clothing • Shoes Handbags • Jewelry • Accessories Voted best Consignment Shop by the readers of (201) Magazine 38 Oak St., Ridgewood 201.389.6900 SavvyChicConsignment.com What’s Inside Classified.......21 Restaurant.....18 Opinion.........14 Crossword.....20 Obituaries......16 Entertainment..17 “The ������������������������������ Best Deal In Town” your residential 64 on Franklin Avenue Tpke. 190 ������������������ Waldwick, Ridgewood, loan. mortgage NJ NJ ����������������� For information contact: ������������ 201-444-7100 ��������������� www.asbnowmortgage.com Offices in Bergen, Morris & NML#737325 Passaic Counties 2-20-13 Janine Dance Studio FairwayEstateFrPg(2-20-13) 11-13-13 Service Nicky/Janine 3-6-13 Karen/Janine • Airport Locally & Midland Park Shopping Ctr. 12-1-10 Karen/Janine Rev1 Rd. & Godwin Ave. Worldwide Goffle SavvyChicFrPg AtlanicStewardshipFrPg AtlanicStewardshipFrPg Midland Park, NJ • Nights on the Town Get Up and Dance! We Teach All Skill Levels 201-445-2515 • Sporting Events • Sedans, SUV’s, Limos, Vans, Buses 81 Franklin Tpke., Mahwah, NJ 201-529-1452 P.O. Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432-0096 of Hawthorne Total Window & Wall Fashions 7 |
| Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • November 13, 2013 Villadom Happenings Volunteers sought On Saturday, Nov. 16 at 9 a.m. the American Legion Post 53 in Ridgewood-Ho-Ho-Kus will recover the Ameri- can flags placed at veterans’ gravesites in May. The com- munity is invited to help. Volunteers are welcome to bring their children and grandchildren to help. The event will take place rain or shine at Valleau Cemetery on Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. Spin-a-thon to benefit Josephine’s Garden Josephine’s Garden has partnered with New York Sports Club to host “Spin for a Cure” on Sunday, Nov. 17. This “spin-a-thon” will be held from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the club located at 1150 Route 17 North in Ramsey. Zumba is also available. One-hour spinning sessions will be available from noon to 5 p.m.; Zumba opportunities will be open from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will benefit the Josephine’s Garden Fund for Pediatric Brain Tumor/Cancer Research at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center. Each fundraiser participant is encouraged to raise a minimum of $500. To register, visit www.hackensackumc- foundation.org. For more information contact Jessica Anton at (551) 996-5614. HackensackUMC unveiled Josephine’s Garden, a new rooftop garden on the fifth floor of the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, in 2012. The garden, created in honor of Josephine Rispoli, a brain cancer patient who passed away from a rare, malignant brain tumor, serves as a haven for pediatric patients at the hospital who want some fresh air. Bergen Community sets Open Houses In November and December, Bergen Community Col- lege will host free Open Houses for prospective students. The first event will be held Nov. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Meadowlands location, 1280 Wall Street West in Lynd- hurst. The main campus event will be held Dec. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Moses Family Meeting and Training Center (room TEC 128) at the flagship location, 400 Paramus Road in Paramus. Both events will allow students and their parents to speak with school representatives about Bergen’s 143 degree and certificate programs, flexible schedules, financial aid options, and transfer opportunities. For more information, call (201) 447-7200 or e-mail smartstart@bergen.edu. Bank hosts Thanksgiving Food Drive Pascack Community Bank, located at 64 Crescent Avenue in Waldwick, will host a Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit the clients of the Center for Food Action. CFA will be providing all the fixings for Thanksgiving dinner to over 3,000 families in the coming weeks. Pascack Com- munity Bank will be collecting items through Wednesday, Nov. 20. The community is invited to contribute 12 to15 pound frozen turkeys, bags of carrots, supermarket gift cards, apple or cranberry juices, canned fruit, Parmalat milk, canned vegetables and yams, coffee and tea, canned gravy, sugar, flour, baking mix, cranberry sauce, mayonnaise, salad dressing, nuts, trail mix, raisins, pumpkin pie filling and ready pie crust, rice, and stuffing. Bags of potatoes, apples, and onions are also requested. For more informa- tion, visit www.pascackbank.com. Employment workshop scheduled Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church’s Career Resources Ministry, in its continuing effort to provide help to people seeking employment, will present the third of a four-part series of workshops on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 1:30 p.m. The workshop will be held in the meeting room in the lower church and is open to anyone seeking employment and those who anticipate possible unemployment. The work- shops are free and parish membership is not required. Workshops are presented by the Career Resources Ministry, whose members are dedicated to helping those seeking employment. Professionals in the field will pres- ent the workshop and will be on hand to give advice. This workshop topic is “Get Your Message Out: Networking.” Participants should bring a recent resume or job experience NJBG plans November workshops The New Jersey Botanical Garden will sponsor two hands-on Wreathmaking Workshops at the Carriage House Visitor Center on Saturday, Nov. 23. These work- shops, which are an annual tradition at NJBG, will be held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Participants will learn how to assemble and decorate holiday wreaths using a variety of fresh and dried plant materials. Each person will make two wreaths: one to take home and one for use at NJBG’s Holiday Open House. All materials are provided, but bring clippers, gloves, and any special ribbon or decorations. The fee is $25 for NJBG members and $30 for non- members. For tickets and more information, visit www. njbg.org or call (973) 962-9534. NJBG is located on Morris Road in Ringwood. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Admission to the garden is always free; parking is also free in the autumn, winter, and spring. Originally assembled from pioneer farmsteads of the 1890s, the New Jersey Botanical Garden has a vener- able history. In 1922, Clarence McKenzie Lewis, an investment banker and trustee of the New York Botani- cal Garden purchased the property and original Victo- rian mansion from Francis Lynde Stetson. Over the next three decades, Lewis built the current 45-room Tudor manor house and transformed Skylands into a botanical showplace, engaging prominent landscape architects to design the grounds and collecting plants from all over the world. In 1966, the State of New Jersey purchased the 1,117 acres of Skylands as the state’s first acquisition under the Green Acres preservation program. Governor Thomas Kean designated the central 96 acres surrounding the manor house as the state’s official botanical garden in 1984. The gardens contain many unique features, information. All are welcome, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call Tom Lewis at (201) 445-1864 or Carol Shea at (201) 447-4215. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is located at 1 Passaic Street in Ridgewood. Buryk to discuss genealogical research Genealogy researcher Mike Buryk will present a pro- gram about the Western Ukraine and the Lemko region of southeastern Poland to the Genealogical Society of Bergen County on Monday, Nov. 25. The program will be held at 7 p.m. at the Ridgewood Public Library, 125 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. In addition to the historical back- ground on these two areas of Eastern Europe, Buryk will discuss how to research a family tree, the archives and online resources available, and helpful software and hard- ware. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.njgsbc.org. Model railroad opens to the public The Ramapo Valley Model Railroad, a holiday tradition in Bergen County for over 52 years, will open its doors to the public on Nov. 17 and 24 and Dec. 1, 8, and 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. The massive, permanent layout features every- thing from modern windmill farms to an operating drive-in movie theater. Admission to the show is $4 for adults and $1 for children under the age of 12 with a maximum of $10 per family. The railroad display is located in the Ho-Ho-Kus VFW building at 620 Cliff Street in Ho-Ho-Kus. Free parking is available. Visit http://ramapovalleyrailroad.com for addi- tional information. Christmas Boutique and Luncheon set The Auxiliary of the Little Sisters of the Poor will spon- sor a Christmas Boutique and Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The event will be held at 11 a.m. at the Indian Trail Club, 830 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes. In addition to the boutique and luncheon, the event will include prizes and contests. Proceeds will benefit Saint Joseph’s Home for the Elderly in Totowa. Tickets for the event are $50 per person. Checks and the names of those attending may be sent to Carol Lewis, 271 East 19 th Street, Paterson, NJ 07524 by Nov. 29. For more (Photo courtesy of NJBG.) including an extensive collection of statuary, historic trees, a formal annual garden, perennial beds, and an heirloom collection of lilacs. Since 1976, NJBG/Skylands Association, an incor- porated, member-supported non-profit organization, has worked with the state to preserve and protect Skylands and its historic structures. NJBG sponsors walks, hikes, programs, concerts, and special events. Guided tours of the gardens are offered on Sundays at 2 p.m. from May through October, weather permitting, and guided tours of Skylands Manor are available one Sunday per month. Guided group tours are also available. Call the NJBG office for more information. information, call Ethel Raap at (201) 666-9764, Elaine Abbate at (973) 345-6200, or e-mail elaine.abbate@hotmail. com. (continued on page 22) |
| November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 3 Glen Rock Republican candidates win by two percent margin by John Koster The Glen Rock Republicans kept their hold on the borough council, but it was a white-knuckle election for incumbents Mike O’Hagan and Mary Jane Surrago due to the challenge from Democratic candidates Sean Brennan and Amy Martin. The Republicans left the vote-counting party at the Glen Rock Annex with results from the polling places that showed three-term incumbent O’Hagan and two-term incumbent Surrago retaining their seats by a margin so narrow that a groundswell in the absentee ballots could have altered the outcome. The next morning, the absentee ballots showed that the pattern established at Glen Rock’s eight polling places was sustained: Martin and Brennan had failed to unseat the Republican incumbents, but the margin was just over two percent. The count at the Glen Rock clerk’s office showed that Surrago, the top vote getter, won with 2,047 votes and O’Hagan, her running-mate, won with 2,029 votes. Martin received 2,012 votes and Brennan received 1,993. Brennan, who has lived in Glen Rock for 13 years and has two children, and Martin, an actress/director who is active in the Coleman School Home and School Asso- Candidates win unchallenged election The three uncontested Glen Rock Board of Education candidates won the endorsement of the borough’s voters on Nov. 5. Sheldon Hirschberg, the present school board president, was the top vote-getter with 888 votes. Carlo Cella III received 807 votes, and Sanjiv Ohri received 775 votes. The three candidates and the other board members were widely praised for bringing in a school budget with a zero-percent increase earlier this year. J. KOSTER ciation, did not file in time to appear on the ballot, but announced their write-in candidacy in May. The Democrats were endorsed in the June primary and given places on the November ballot, but the margin in June showed that the Republicans had a three-to-one edge. O’Hagan and Surrago said the most important thing that happened all day was not their own re-election, but the fact that the Hamilton School had been safely evacu- ated after a terroristic telephone threat about 1:30 p.m. on Election Day. The Republicans pledged to continue a policy of advanced planning and fiscal thrift. The first results that came in just after 8 p.m. showed that Surrago and O’Hagan had a very narrow lead in District 7, the Coleman School zone near the Fair Lawn border where lawn signs for Brennan and Martin prolifer- ated. O’Hagan had a lead of 1 vote in District 7. The two (continued on page 15) |
| Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 13, 2013 Area Annual Fall Night of Fine Dining was success Last week, the area’s finest restaurants and caterers joined forces to present the 21 st annual ‘Fall Night of Fine Dining,’ a fundraiser for the programs and services at West Bergen Mental Healthcare, including the Center for Children and Youth in Ramsey. Festivities were held at the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes. Various restaurants served individual portions of their most innovative entrées, and Modern Jazz Trio provided entertainment. Participating chefs/restaurateurs included Chef James McIntosh, Indian Trail Club, Franklin Lakes; Susan Berman, marketing executive, Cupcakes by Carousel and Carou- sel Cakes, Ridgewood; Howie Felixbrod, Blue Moon Mexican Café, Wyckoff; Nicole Henry, shift manager, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Ridgewood; Madhuri Premnath, Baked in a Cup, Ramsey; Chrissie Lijoi, Creative Chocolates, Woodland Park; Aldo’s and The Brick House, Wyckoff; Chestnut Deli & Catering, Ridgewood; Clementine Caterers, Wayne; Due, Ridgewood; Esty Street, Park Ridge; Francesco’s Restaurant, Woodland Park; Kevin’s Thyme, Ho-Ho-Kus; Park & Orchard, East Rutherford; RõCCA, Glen Rock; The Village Green Restaurant, Ridgewood; and The Village Grille, Waldwick. Chuck Russo of Carlo Russo’s Wine and Spirit World in Ho-Ho-Kus selected a variety of wines for the occasion. This year’s event sponsor was Boiling Springs Savings Bank. |
| November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 5 Glen Rock School lockdown follows telephoned bomb threat The Election Day lockdown of Glen Rock’s Alexander Hamilton Elementary School was triggered by a telephoned threat. A caller stated, “You better clear out the school.” Glen Rock Board of Education Presi- dent Sheldon Hirschberg concurred in the immediate evacuation of the building at about 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 5. “To me, there are two priorities, the safety of the students and the safety of the education program,” Hirschberg said. “All other concerns are secondary.” The Election Day evacuation was con- ducted without incident or injury and Glen Rock and Bergen County police found no bomb in the building. Similar threats had been reported in Lodi and in Hasbrouck Heights. Voters were sent to other polling places during the lockdown and the election oth- erwise proceeded as scheduled. Students were moved to an nearby paro- chial school for safety reasons. All other Glen Rock Public Schools were placed in “lockdown” status in response to the threat. J. KOSTER Area Police seek information about recent luring cases On Sunday, Nov. 3 at approximately 10 a.m., an adult female jogger was approached by a vehicle on Douglass Street, which is near East Prospect Street and West Saddle River Road. Two male occupants told the woman to get into the vehicle. The woman refused and the vehicle left the area. The vehicle was described as a black Nissan sedan and the occupants were described as two white males in their mid to late twenties. The driver had long dark hair. A search of the area and surrounding towns Students wait outside the school while police search the building. (Photo courtesy of Boyd Loving.) was unsuccessful. In addition, the Ridgewood Police Department is investigating two separate luring incidents over the past week. The most recent involved a female Ridgewood student being grabbed by an adult male as she walked home from school on Monroe Street, near the Waldwick border. The student was able to break free and run for help. The male left the area. He was described as a heavy-set while male in his (continued on page 15) |
| Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 13, 2013 We thank Waldwick Girl Scout Troop 4286 for the food donation and the members of Girl Scout Troop 1202 who made beauti- ful Thanksgiving baskets for our families. Thanks to Vincent for the gift card for Van- essa’s family. They were so happy! We are planning our Fourth Annual Bash, which will be held March 7, 2014. Contact us if you would like to be involved. We need help getting corporate sponsor- ships and donations of tickets and memora- bilia. We also need help selling ads for our event journal. Please help our families during the holi- days. Our northern region provides assis- tance to five counties in northern New Jersey. We are currently working with 70 families. We deliver food to 16 of these families every month. We like to give each family food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Making a basket is a perfect way for your family to get together to help a family in need. We need Thanksgiving baskets by Nov. 18 and Christmas baskets by Dec. 16 so our drivers have time to coor- dinate their deliveries. We would appreciate the following donations: cranberry and other fruit juices, stuffing mix, gravy, bread or muffin mix, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cake mix, nuts, mints, and soups. Please be creative and include items like a paper tablecloth, some festive napkins, or a $10 gift card. We are also accepting turkeys and we have a freezer to store them. You can also adopt some of our children for the holidays, and purchase their holiday gifts. John is a bright, seven-year-old boy in the second grade. He was diagnosed with cancer at age four. He had one of his kid- neys removed early in his life. After his ini- tial treatments, John went into remission. Almost a year later, he had a relapse. This time, the cancer affected part of his lung. After another challenging round of chemo- therapy, John is again in remission. John’s family could really benefit from gift cards to Toys R Us or to a department store where they can purchase children’s clothing. ECF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a variety of special- ized services, at no charge, to any New Jersey family facing the challenges of caring for a child with cancer. We do not raise money for cancer research. We pro- vide direct in-home care to our families. Many families do not have the financial or emotional support to help them get through a major illness like cancer, so our primary focus is providing professional counseling, emergency financial assistance, and mate- rial goods such as household items, toys, and monthly grocery deliveries. These individually tailored services are critical in helping families get through the crisis of pediatric cancer. ECF does not receive any govern- ment funding. We rely on donations from the community: financial support, in-kind donations, and volunteer time. Call (201) 612-8118 or e-mail Laura at laura@emmanuelcancer.org to see how you can help. • We need volunteers who can deliver groceries to families in Bergen and Essex counties. Spanish-speaking drivers are in particularly high demand! • Turn your event into a fundraiser and collect checks or gift cards for our fami- lies. • Get your kids involved. Kids have great ideas and many have already held success- ful fundraisers for us. • Hold a drive for our food pantry. • Is your Scout Troop looking to earn badges? This is a great way to get creative and have fun while learning about philan- thropy. Did you know that the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation is celebrating 30 years of providing services? If you would care to make a contribution to honor this mile- stone, imagine how much good we could do with $30 from every reader! If your company has a matching gift program, please let us know. If you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becoming a volunteer or just stop by and meet with us, take a look at our food pantry, and see what ECF is all about. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue in Midland Park. Please call us at (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Storage space is limited, so please do not leave items at the center without checking with us first. For more information, visit www.emmanuelcancer.org or “like” us on Facebook: EmmanuelCancerFoundation. As always, thank you for helping the chil- dren and their families! Ridgewood Church welcomes pastor Reverend Rob Miller Old Paramus Church in Ridgewood has a new pastor, Rev. Rob Miller, who said he plans to share his ministry within and beyond the church. Born and raised in Michigan, Rev. Miller was educated at Hope College and Western Theological Seminary. He has been minis- ter at a church in Walden, New York for the last seven years. Prior to his service to the church in Walden, he served congregations in Traverse City and Holland, Michigan and in Garden Grove, California, where he was a youth minister. Miller’s family includes his wife Dani- elle, and their two school-age children. They were enthusiastic about their move to Ridgewood. This family enjoys out- door activities, sports, games, and cooking together. Miller said his hope for his ministry is that others experience what he did: caring Christian men and women who shared grace and love. “My background as a seeker has made me want to help others discover God,” Miller said. “I love engaging the Bible and today’s culture to see what God is saying to our current situations, and having God’s word come to life.” He added, “Connecting with people, of all ages and backgrounds, is enjoyable for me.” The Miller family’s first Sunday at Old Paramus Church will be Nov. 17. The entire community is invited to attend the inaugu- ral service of Rev. Miller at Old Paramus Church, located at 660 East Glen Avenue at Franklin Turnpike. The worship service will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday school for children will be available at the same time. |
| November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 7 Ridgewood Residents urge: Improve downtown traffic safety by John Koster A handful of Ridgewood residents urged the Ridgewood Village Council to consider increasing the number of down- town traffic lights to prevent further pedestrian accidents or automobile collisions at several troubled intersections. “I didn’t even have a driver’s license, and in February 2006 I was run over by a truck,” said Rita Villafuerte, a Ridgewood resident since 1968. “I was sure I was dead.” Villafuerte said she was trapped under the truck and that the driver, who stopped to try to rescue her, was as horrified as she was. She cast no aspersions for the acci- dent, which she said almost killed her and required exten- sive hospitalization and surgery. However, she pointed out that motorists and pedestrians in Ridgewood both tend to be careless. She said she hoped more safety precautions by motorists, pedestrians, and local officials would reduce the number of accidents. “I feel something has to be done about traffic, but I don’t know what,” she acknowledged. She said she once got out of her own car, which her hus- band had been driving, to explain to a grandmother trying to cross grandchildren who had walked out from between parked cars that the children should be taught to use the crosswalks. The grandmother seemed surprised by the idea. Robert Welch, another resident, suggested that a traf- fic light be installed on the North Walnut Street turn off Franklin Avenue, which runs through the central business district parallel to Ridgewood Avenue. An older resident was struck and killed by a car while crossing North Walnut Street near his home last year. “Your message is right in spirit,” said Mayor Paul Aronsohn. “We’ve got to find a way forward on it.” Kent Aldershof and Jin Kim, two neighbors from Godwin Avenue in Ridgewood, said Godwin is also dan- gerous for motorists and pedestrians, “It has grown much too dangerous with the expansion of the George Washington (Middle) School and the soccer field,” said Aldershof. “The number of near misses is absolutely breath-taking,” said Kim. Mayor Aronsohn noted that the 35 mile-per-hour speed limit on Midland Park’s portion of Godwin Avenue could be part of the problem. Godwin Avenue runs between a large number of residences as it enters Ridgewood. The Ridgewood Council, not coincidentally, had already decided to discuss the possible signalization of three or four intersections. Residents independently urged that all cross- ings of Franklin Avenue be signalized. Bergen County, however, is responsible for approving traffic lights and this means Ridgewood officials can only recommend installations. Proposals for several large multi-story residential build- ings in the area near the railroad right of way are already pending. Municipal officials have argued that these build- ings would present a more attractive introduction or vista of Ridgewood than the vacant buildings and parking lots now at the locations. Residents, however, have pointed out that Ridgewood’s downtown business district already has a troubled traffic situation, and introducing more residents before the downtown area is better signalized could lead to increased problems. Trustees to decide on possible shift to fall election The Ridgewood Board of Education plans to vote on whether to shift the date of the Ridgewood Board of Edu- cation election from the traditional April date to date of the general election in November. Ridgewood’s decision is expected at the Nov. 18 board meeting and statements from board members suggest that the response to the shift in date will be favorable. Ridgewood was one of a handful of local school districts that opted to retain its spring board and budget election, when many districts made the move to November for the first time last year. Those who moved their school trustee elections to the date of the general election were permitted to forgo a public budget vote as long as the budget falls within the state-mandated cap, which is currently two per- cent. Ridgewood school administration sources say that changing the date of the school election from spring to fall could save as much as $43,000. Opponents of the change, including League of Woman Voters leader Sally Brandes, have pointed out that, in cases where the school board election voters reject the proposed budget, cuts to the budget by the Ridgewood Village Coun- cil could reduce spending by more than $43,000. The council is responsible for trimming school budgets that are defeated at the polls. Amounts cut in the past have been up to $100,000. Brandes said at a previous meeting that the citizens’ right to vote on budgets was at least a theoretical under- mining of the democratic process. J. KOSTER |
| Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 13, 2013 IRS warns of sophisticated telephone scam The Internal Revenue Service is warning consumers about a sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, throughout the country. Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then threatened with arrest, deportation, or suspension of a busi- ness or driver’s license. In many cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting. “This scam has hit taxpayers in nearly every state in the country. We want to educate taxpayers so they can help protect themselves. Rest assured, we do not and will not ask for credit card numbers over the phone, nor request a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer,” said IRS Acting Com- missioner Danny Werfel. “If someone unexpectedly calls claiming to be from the IRS and threatens police arrest, deportation, or license revocation if you don’t pay immedi- ately, that is a sign that it really isn’t the IRS calling.” Werfel noted that the first IRS contact with taxpayers on a tax issue is likely to occur via mail. Other characteristics of this scam include: • Scammers use fake names and IRS badge numbers. They generally use common names and surnames to iden- tify themselves. • Scammers may be able to recite the last four digits of a victim’s Social Security number. • Scammers spoof the IRS toll-free number on caller ID to make it appear that it is the IRS calling. • Scammers sometimes send bogus IRS e-mails to some victims to support their bogus calls. • Victims hear background noise of other calls being conducted to mimic a call site. • After threatening victims with jail time or driver’s license revocation, scammers hang up and others soon call back pretending to be from the local police or DMV, and the caller ID supports their claim. Those who receive a phone call from someone claim- ing to be from the IRS are advised to take the following steps: • Those who know they owe taxes, or think they might owe taxes, should call the IRS at 800-829-1040. IRS employees at that line can help with a payment issue – if there is such an issue. • Those who do not owe taxes, and have no reason to think they owe, should call and report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 800-366-4484. • Anyone who has been targeted by this scam should also contact the Federal Trade Commission and use the “FTC Complaint Assistant” at FTC.gov. Add “IRS Tele- phone Scam” to the comments regarding the complaint. Taxpayers should be aware that there are other unre- lated scams (such as a lottery sweepstakes) and solicita- tions (such as debt relief) that fraudulently claim to be from the IRS. The IRS encourages taxpayers to be vigilant against phone and e-mail scams that use the IRS as a lure. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by e-mail to request personal or financial information. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as text mes- sages and social media. The IRS also does not ask for PINs, passwords, or similar confidential access informa- tion for credit card, bank, or other financial accounts. Recipients should not open any attachments or click on any links contained in the message. Instead, forward the e-mail tophishing@irs.gov. More information about how to report phishing scams involving the IRS is available on the genuine IRS website, IRS.gov. |
| Glen Rock November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 9 Arboretum volunteer receives prestigious award to attending class, Master Gardener candidates are required to complete 100 hours of volunteer service their first year. Living in Fair Lawn close to the Glen Rock border, Malka dedicated her volunteer time to the Thielke Arboretum on Doremus Avenue. After spending some time in the fern garden, Malka responded to Carol Thielke’s request for docents. This was a natural choice for Malka, who is a former teacher. Malka increased the number of docents, provided con- tinuous training for them, spearheaded the writing of five outdoor classroom programs with the education team, and served a large number of school children from Glen Rock and other Bergen County communities. From the end of September to the end of October 2013, 209 school children have participated in programs at the Thielke Arboretum as part of their school curricula. Malka has also been active as part of the Steering Com- mittee for the summer children’s workshops at the arbore- tum, the Fall Festival, and the Moonlight Walk. In addition to her local work at the Thielke Arboretum, Malka also is the Garden Club liaison for Bergen County, which entails gathering program information from active garden clubs and disseminating it to Bergen County Master Gardeners through the newsletter, The Potting Shed. With her exuberant energy and sharp mind, Malka con- tinues to provide inspiration to Thielke Arboretum docents and volunteers. Her mission is to spread the word to people of all ages about the value of wetlands and the role of humans in maintaining and preserving this important part of nature. Kind kids Lucy Malka at work in the garden. Lucy Malka, education department co-chair of the Thielke/Glen Rock Arboretum in Glen Rock, was one of two individuals from Bergen County to receive the prized Award for Excellence in Bergen County from the Master Gardeners Association of New Jersey. The award was presented last month at the Annual Fall Conference held at the Rutgers/Douglass campus in New Brunswick. The MGANJ consists of representatives from all current county programs and designated Rutgers Cooperative Extension faculty and staff. Malka graduated as a Master Gardener through the Rut- gers Cooperative Extension program in 2005 after hearing about the program through a newspaper notice. In addition The third grade Brownie Troop at Academy of Our Lady in Glen Rock recently held a fundraiser to benefit The Kelly Creegan Memo- rial Fund, whose goal is to spread kindness through- out the community. The girls made rainbow loom bracelets at their troop meetings and sold them at the school’s annual Trunk or Treat fair. Kelly attended Academy of our Lady for pre-school and was class- mates with many of the girls. Additional information about the memorial fund is avail- able online at http://www. kecfund.org. |
| Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 13, 2013 Dear Readers: During the upcoming Holiday Season and New Year I will continue the efforts and initiatives of re-establishing the Midland Park Chamber of Commerce., starting with a new logo, revision of the by-laws to reflect our current social media and changes in the business culture, mem- bership and member benefits. I will con- tinue the initiatives of the scholarship program. Our purpose as a Chamber is to become a unified voice for businesses interested in the promotion, protection and advance- ment of the commercial, industrial, civic and general interests of Midland Park and its surrounding trade area and for the overall betterment of our community. Our membership is open to any person, business, firm, association or corporation interested in the civic welfare and promo- tion of business in Midland Park. The Chamber will be focused on cre- ating strategic alliances and lasting busi- ness relationships through networking and social media. We will create a collec- tive voice for the Midland Park business community and work with town officials and civic leaders to advance the business needs. Along with driving business back to Midland Park, the business community appreciates the residents and organiza- tions that shop locally, and we will con- tinue to support our town with holiday events, Community Day, High School Scholarship program and much more. The Chamber meets monthly, and we expect to expand the event calendar through out the year. We welcome new businesses and new ideas, comments and recommendations. Your participation is needed. I have owned and operated Nuzzi Chi- ropractic Family and Sports Center in Midland Park for over 20 years, and I am proud to re-establish the Chamber. Mid- land Park is a wonderful town to raise a family, develop a business and feel part of the community. With the help of the Chamber Board and the fellow business members, we will bring back town pride and spirit; we will make a difference. Thank you for your consideration, and if you own a business and want to know more about the Midland Park Chamber of Commerce, please feel free to contact us and attend a meeting to learn more. Lori Nuzzi, D.C., President Midland Park Chamber of Commerce |
| November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 11 Mark Braunius is back on borough council Former Midland Park Councilman Mark Braunius is back at his old seat after an eight-year hiatus. The borough council last week appointed Braunius to fill the unexpired term created by the resigna- tion of Councilman Michael Junta. Junta, who served on the council for five years, recently married and moved from the bor- ough. Braunius was sworn in last week on the day of his father’s funeral. “We could feel everyone’s prayers. When the chips are down, the people are there,” Braunius said of the community support he and his family received on this sad occa- sion. Peter Braunius, a long-time member of the Midland Park Board of Adjustment, died Nov. 3 at the age of 85. Councilman Braunius thanked the gov- erning body for giving him the opportunity On Oct.18, as the result of investigating a report of a motor vehicle crash on Goffle Road, Officer Steven Vander Pyl arrested a 33-year-old male resident of East Ruth- erford for driving while intoxicated. The male failed field sobriety tests and was transported to headquarters for process- ing. He was issued three summonses and released into the custody of his brother. The subject is scheduled to appear in the Midland Park Municipal Court. Lieutenant Bernard Vandenberg and Sergeant Noah Van Vliet assisted. On Oct. 28, a 14-year-old male Midland Park resident reported to Officers Kevin Van Dyk and Jason Tillson that he was assaulted on Oct. 26. While he was walk- ing on East Center and Vreeland between the hours of 8 and 9 p.m., he said he was approached by six white males and two white females. He said two of the males held his arms back while the other four assaulted him. At 2:36 a.m. on Oct. 28, a 24-year-old Midland Park resident reported his vehicle was stolen. He said he was at a club in Pat- erson and was unable to drive home. The male asked a female friend to drive him home and wait for him. When he returned to the street, the vehicle and driver were gone. Sergeant Noah Van Vliet and Officer Christopher Birch investigated the incident with the assistance of two officers from the Wyckoff Police Department. The vehicle was later recovered in Paterson. Also on Oct. 28, a Midland Park resi- dent reported that Halloween decorations were stolen from the front lawn. She said that sometime overnight eights gray head- stones, two black spiders, and one white ghost were taken. The total value of these items was approximately $80. Police Department Report Councilman Mark Braunius is sworn in by Mayor Patrick “Bud” O’Hagan as Braunius’s wife, Cynthia, holds the Bible. “to serve the borough back in this capac- ity.” “I will try to meet their expectations,” he said after the meeting. “I know I have big shoes to fill in following Councilman Junta. I commit to this wonderful commu- nity that I will give 100 percent dedication to the good government of this town,” he added. A lifelong resident, Braunius served on the council from 1993 to 2005. A self- employed building contractor, he has been a member of the Midland Park Planning Board for the past 20 years. Braunius was selected from among three names submitted by the Republican Munic- ipal Committee last month, as required by law. The other nominees were Lorraine DeLuca and Peter Jeffer. The council had until Nov. 11 to seat Junta’s replacement. |
| Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 13, 2013 School climate survey shows positive feelings The majority of students in all grades in Midland Park schools feel safe ‘always’ or ‘most of the time,’ according to school climate and bullying survey conducted in the public schools last June. Dr. Paula Rodriguez-Rust, sociologist and diversity educator, of Spectrum Diversity, presented the results of the 2013 findings at a Harassment, Intimida- tion and Bullying session last month. The majority of the students who completed the survey also said that they had noticed positive changes in their teachers’ attitudes toward bullying during the year, includ- ing taking the problem more seriously, trying harder to address it and increasing vigilance. A majority in every grade said that they had noticed at least some decrease in bullying compared to the previ- ous year. Respondents in fourth and fifth grades noticed more of a decrease than did students in sixth through ninth grades. “The fact that the majority of students, even in the middle school grades, perceive that bullying has decreased, is a very positive finding,” Dr. Rust said. The percentage of students reporting being bothered or bullied by their peers verbally, socially or physically gener- ally remained low, with a slight increase in the incidence of electronic misbehavior. Reported peer bothering occurred on the playground or in the cafeteria, with a decrease in the number saying they were bother in the gym or the hall- ways, usually the hot spots for bullying, Dr. Rust said. Dr. Rust conducted similar surveys in 2011 and 2012 and gave comparison statistics. She explained that whereas the original questionnaire was aimed at documenting areas of concern to be addressed in anti-bullying and school climate programming efforts, the 2013 document focuses on docu- menting changes and improvements that have occurred and areas in which needs have arisen which can be addressed by school safety teams. These areas include cyber safety education, to include School offerings to be highlighted Midland Park’s elementary and high school parent organizations are sponsoring a Nov. 13 meeting that will highlight the range of academic and enrichment offerings available to students in grades 7-12. This 7 p.m. session will be held in the Midland Park High School Media Center, 250 Prospect Street in Midland Park. Parents with children in the elementary schools are encouraged to attend. MPHS Principal Nick Capuano and Director of Curriculum June Chang will address concerns such as technology, course offerings, facility improve- ments, and more. The parent organizations will speak of the many per- forming arts, sports, and other extracurricular programs that are part of a child’s overall educational experience. Members of the administration will conduct tours of the school. social networking safety prior to seventh grade and through eighth grade; emphasis on developing friendships and making sure that all students are integrated into friendship networks to reduce the risk factor for vulnerability to bul- lying and have identified at least one adult that they can trust and can go to; and programming to address students’ attitudes about derogatory language, particularly in grades five and six. Parental active consent was required for the students to complete the questionnaire, administered during school hours, substantially decreasing the participation level, according to Dr. Rust, who analyzed the findings. She said that the lowered participation could potentially also have had the impact of suppressing the detection of issues in the school environment, including negative impressions. Of the 947 potential participants in grades 2-12, 557 students participated, a 57 percent response, similar to the participants in 2011, the first year of the survey. In grades 2-6, 76 to 91 percent of students in each grade participated; in grades 7-9, 36 to 52 percent participated. Those numbers decreased to 22-23 percent in grades 10-11 and dropped to 15 percent in grade 12, making those findings “suggestive only.” This was the first year the survey was done electroni- cally. The online version allowed for the systematic col- lection of students’ narrative comments and of answers to open-ended questions, she said. Previous versions used paper and pencil questionnaires. Different versions of the questionnaire were used for grades 2-3, 4-6, 7-8 and 9-12, with each version designed to be age appropriate and to focus on issues relevant to each grade level. |
| November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 13 Family Hair Care donates cut-a-thon proceeds to YMCA Emmy Eliyla, owner of Family Hair Care; Sandra Frisco, Rick Claydon, CEO of Ridgewood YMCA; and Lisa Bergen and Candice Davies from Family Hair Care. Staff from Midland Park’s Family Hair Care recently presented a check for $1,000 to the Ridgewood YMCA to benefit the Y’s Living Strong, Living Well Program. The donation, presented in honor of Living Strong, Living Well participant Sandra Frisco, represents the proceeds from Family Hair Care’s recent cut-a-thon event, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Living Strong, Living Well is the Ridgewood Y’s 12-week program designed for adult cancer survivors. ays, “The goal of the program is to help patients build muscle mass and muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance, improve functional ability and reduce the severity of therapy side effects,” explained Carol Livingstone, health and fitness direc- tor at the Ridgewood Y. “A final goal of the program is to assist participants in develop- ing their own physical fitness program so they can continue to practice a healthy life- style as a way of life,” she added. “We wanted to do something for Breast Cancer Awareness Month that would help members of our local community. When our customer, Sandra Frisco, told us how won- derful the Living Strong, Living Well pro- gram was, we knew we had our answer,” said Emmy Eliya, owner of Family Hair Care. Living Strong, Living Well is offered free to participants by the Ridgewood Y and includes a three-month adult Triangle membership. “We are extremely grateful to Family Hair Care for this very generous donation,” said Rick Claydon, CEO of the Ridgewood Y. “Our Living Strong, Living Well program touches the lives of so many each year, and gifts such as this help us to continue to offer the program at no cost to participants.” |
| Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 13, 2013 Saving the downtown saves the whole town! Some things are too important to be written off. The importance of quality local shopping is one of them. Here are some collective examples. The other day, I ventured into my favorite realm of the absurd: automotive transport. I am not a great fan of recre- ational motoring, but since my wife generally knows where I sleep I am not about to stand her up for a ride home from various work-related locations. Over the weekend, while clambering during darkness and rain into the crammed driver’s compartment of the biggest SUV I could have afforded 10 years ago, I surmise that I must have rammed the seatbelt tong into the seat-bound clamp over a piece of somewhat challenged soft paper. This is not difficult to do when you are my size and wearing a heavy coat, especially at night and when it is raining. I surmise this because the next time I tried to ram the tong into the clamp, it would not fit. I was serenaded by that ominous monotone tink-tink- tink-tink-tink-tink-tink-tink that sounds like the musical introduction to Tom Jones singing “Delilah.” It was not a happy ride, but it was a short one. The next morning, I analyzed the problem. I discovered very soft but surprisingly stubborn paper detritus inside the seat belt clamp. This stuff was as impervious to being dislodged as it was impervious to reason. What to do? Call my son, who knows more about cars than I ever wanted to? I generally maintain a policy of allowing him to spend Saturday afternoon and Sunday with his nuclear family and, as I ascertained later, he and my daughter-in-law and grandson were at the Children’s Museum in Philadelphia -- a venture not to be disturbed. When they were kids, I used to take my son and daughter to a lot of museums and historic homes like Museum Village, Speedwell, Morris- town, Jockey Hollow, The Hermitage, the Steuben House, and the De Wint House. I felt validated that they had done likewise. Next thought: Get tweezers. I got the tweezers, but they were too thick to fit into the crevice in the seat clamp. My wife arrived at the scene of the catastrophe and we both sorted through downtown on a Sunday morning to try to find affordable tweezers that would fit in the malicious crevice. She actually located such a pair of tweezers, and the price was right. “Your son did me a favor once, so I’ll loan you this one,” the local merchant said. “It costs $22, but it’s mine, so please bring it back and give it to me personally.” The tweezers were indeed the thinnest I had ever seen. They were almost thin enough. The key word here is “almost.” I got a little bit of the upper stratum of paper out, but not enough. My next thought was to go to the local supermarket or the hardware store and buy a toothpick and some glue. I would then dip the toothpick in the glue, twirl it in the stubborn paper dust, and let it harden until the paper was more stuck on the toothpick than the clamp. I also briefly thought of burning it out with one of those electric fire starters people use for barbecue grills, but the proximity of the SUV’s gas tank convinced me this was not a good idea. Then it struck me. The downtown service station gives people free air for their tires. Was there a way to channel some of the free air into the crevice and blow out the shred- ded paper? The two attendants came over, located a nozzle, and hooked it up to the air hose. All three of us awaited the results of the experiment with fascination. There was a great hissing whoosh and, in a matter of seconds, the recal- citrant shredded paper had become part of the atmosphere and the seat belt clamp worked again. How would this problem have been resolved had I not lived in a town with a friendly downtown? In a worst- case scenario, I would have driven off, headed toward the Hudson River or the New York border trying to find a car dealership for this particular make of car. (Both of the dealers in northwest Bergen County have been shuttered for years.) I would have been pulled over for not wearing a seatbelt. You can only stand so much of the first eight bars of “Delilah.” I have had other favorable experiences. When a swivel chair collapsed, the local hardware store found a way to fix it at a very affordable price. When I needed what I called a “soap eraser” -- what the manufacturer called a “soft eraser” -- the local pharmacy had them in stock at a reasonable price. My two most recent books -- tandem, in one case, with the first book I ever wrote -- are now displayed in glass-front picture frames, arranged locally at a downtown store. When I stagger off to bed, I can look at them and reflect that my life has not been entirely in vain. Downtown businesses must be saved. The way to save them is to shop there first, even --gasp -- if it might cost a few cents more than buying the same article at some place in a mega-mall where the gasoline costs involved in get- ting there eat up any savings. Ever see what the prices are like in the stores at airline terminals? Five bucks for a soft eraser shaped like a hippopotamus? The mega-malls may be a little more competitive, but do the math. You can walk downtown on a pleasant day, or drive there for a fraction of a gallon of gasoline, support the local economy, probably find just what you want, and get home in less time and with less money spent than you would spent on a haul through traffic with rude people who can always find the horn, but may not be able to find the brake. A lot of people refuse to believe this. Spending $5 to save 50 cents sits well with them. I presume these are the same people for whom every vacation trip is advertised as an escape. Who wants to escape from northwest Bergen County? I don’t. A lot of people work a second job just so they can keep living here. This area is a bastion of civility and intelligence compared to other places I have lived or have covered as a reporter. Why would anybody want to escape? Rather than escaping, we should cherish and protect. Shopping at local stores is one of the best ways to do this. Other ways include volunteering for environmental proj- ects, enjoying local programs at the libraries, and dropping the idea that a vast lawn with no other plant life is the key to the American Dream. Do not throw out those mums that people seem to buy in September and throw out in Novem- ber. Plant them and mulch them. Many of them will grow again next year. This is it! There are a few other places as nice as this. If we let local businesses slide because we are penny wise and pound foolish, the darkening of our downtowns will represent the darkening of our own lives. Shop locally; it helps keep our hometowns great places to live. Preschool presentation Ridgewood nursery school children from the Glen School enjoyed a 911 presentation from Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch. Frank Meredith and Lynn Tedeschi demonstrated for helpers Madison and Ryan and their classmates. The Ridgewood Fire Department brought Sparky, Burt, and Ernie to show the children that firefighters are friends. |
| November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 15 Glen Rock Roundup Learn to make wreaths The Theilke Arboretum will host a wreath making workshop on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Glen Rock Commu- nity Church, 354 Rock Road in Glen Rock. The morning session will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The two-hour program will be repeated at 1 p.m. Rutgers certified Master Gardeners Albina Daukan- tas and Carol Thielke will lead the attendees through the process of making a holiday wreath. The entire family is welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves, clippers, pruners, and small pliers. The cost to attend is $25 and includes all natural greens, decorations, and ribbons. Pre-registration is required and may be completed at www.glenrockarboretum.org or by phone at (201)445- 0871. All proceeds will benefit the Thielke Arboretum Environmental Education Center Building Fund. Library sets programs for adults The Glen Rock Public Library, located at 315 Rock Road, offers free programs for adults. Registration is required and may be completed by calling (201) 670- 3970. On Monday, Dec. 2, “Medicare 101” will be presented at 6 p.m. Attendees will learn the ABCs of Medicare, including when to select Part B. Carlos Colina and Straight Up will perform a concert of Chicago Blues on Sunday, Dec. 8. Colina’s band has played jazz and blues standards and originals at many venues, including Turning Point Café, BB King’s, Stan- hope House, and Watercolor Café. This program is made possible by the Friends of the Library. Good Shepherd sets fundraiser On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the Blue Moon Mexican Café at 327 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff will sponsor a Com- munity Night fundraiser to benefit the Good Shepherd Church in Glen Rock. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of all lunch, dinner, takeout, delivery, and gift card purchases. Participants must present a Blue Moon Community Night flyer, which is available at Good Shepherd; call (201) 444-6598. Proceeds will benefit Good Shepherd’s Luther League high school youth group. The Luther League is raising funds toward the ELCA’s National Youth Gathering in July 2015. For details about the church’s services and activities, visit www.goodshepherdglenrock.com. Good Shepherd is located at 233 South Highwood Avenue in Glen Rock. Activities Club to host Pouliot Erica Pouliot of ENT Allergy Associates in Oradell will discuss hearing loss and potential corrective possi- bilities with the Activities Club on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The group will meet at 1 p.m. at the Community Church of Glen Rock, 354 Rock Road in Glen Rock. Retired and semi-retired men who are interested this presentation and learning more about the Activities Club are invited to attend. To find out more about the club and its 22 activities, contact Charlie Flynn at (201) 652-2585 or visit theactiviyiesclub.org. Photographer to speak Photographer Ray Turkin will present “Photographing Flowers: Capturing the Bloom” at the Glen Rock Garden Club’s Nov. 19 meeting. All are welcome to this session, which will be held at 7:45 p.m. in the Glen Rock Munici- pal Annex Building at 678 Maple Avenue. Turkin has taught photography classes in Bergen County and his work has been exhibited in northern New Jersey. He has received numerous awards for his photog- raphy. The club welcomes new members. Meetings are free and refreshments are served. Call (201) 447-6099 for information. Legion selling Entertainment Books The American Legion Post 145 is now selling 2014 Entertainment Books. Books are $25 each and contain discount offers for dining out, travel, entertainment, and shopping. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the Veter- ans Home in Paramus. Call Ed at (201) 445-9238 to order books. The sale will end on Dec. 6. New GRTV programs available Glen Rock TV is now broadcasting programs on the borough’s Sept. 11 Memorial and the Arboretum Run. GRTV is on FiOS Channel 32, Cablevision Channel 77, and online at www.glenrocktv.com. Anyone interested in volunteering at the station may attend the meetings held on the first Wednesday of the month. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. in borough hall, 1 Harding Plaza in Glen Rock. Candidates (continued from page 3) Republicans actually lost in District 2, the Central School district, and the vote count was close enough through the race so that nobody was ready to make a victory speech until the very end -- with the question of an upset by absen- tee ballot taken seriously by the candidates. O’Hagan said the Democrats had run a strong campaign and that incumbency appeared to be unpopular. At a Candidates Night, most observers felt the Republi- cans had the edge and were able to parry generalized com- plaints fairly well. Downtown merchants said they were impressed with the amount of time Martin and Brennan had spent talking to people in the Rock Road commercial district about the merchants’ concerns. Luring incident (continued from page 5) fifties or sixties, approximately 6’2” with gray or light col- ored, wavy hair. He was wearing jeans and a gray or green T-shirt and dark sunglasses. Residents are asked to contact the Waldwick Police Department immediately if they observe any suspicious persons or vehicles. Anyone with additional information on the above incidents should contact Detective Sergeant Doug Moore at (201) 652-5700. Another luring incident was also reported in Ramsey. Ramsey police report a suspicious incident that took place at the Spring Street New Jersey Transit Train Station on Saturday Nov. 2. At 6:15 p.m., a Ramapo College student was asked if she wanted a ride back to Ramapo College by a party not known to her. The student stated to the actor that she was waiting for the shuttle back to school. The actor stated he was the shuttle. The vehicle is described as a dark colored four-door Chrysler or Pontiac product with a rounded roof. After conferring with the shuttle service, it was determined that they do not have a vehicle meeting that description in their fleet. The driver was described as an Asian male in his mid-thirties. No further details were available. The Ramsey Police Department is working with the New Jersey Transit Police to determine if there was any criminal intent. The Ramsey Police Department asks anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the department at (201) 327-2400. |
| Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 13, 2013 Obituaries Francis J. ‘Frank’ Bergen Francis J. “Frank” Bergen of Glen Rock on Nov. 4. He was 82. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He was the recipient of the Korean Service Medal, the Navy Occupation Service Medal, and the United Nations Medal. He was a 30-year veteran of the Paterson Fire Department. He retired in 1983. He was a member of the Marine Corps League, American Legion Post 145 in Glen Rock, and the Fair Lawn Athletic Club. He is sur- vived by his wife Adele D. Bergen, and his children Kath- leen of Atlanta, Georgia, Jane of Ridgewood, James of Glen Rock, and William of Hawthorne. He is also survived by three grandchildren and his siblings Charlotte Kehoe of Lambertville, Michigan and Thomas of Wayne. He was predeceased by his daughter Paula, and his parents Frank and Balbina Bergen. Arrangements were made by Brown- ing-Forshay Funeral Home in Hawthorne. Memorial dona- tions may be made to the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 700 South Maple Avenue, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452 or to the Little Sisters of the Poor Saint Joseph’s Home for the Elderly, 140 Shepherds Lane, Totowa, NJ 07412. Cynthia Daniels Fitzgerald Cynthia Daniels Fitzgerald of Ridgewood died Oct. 31. She was 88. She graduated William Snyder High School in Jersey City at age 16 and went to work at Shell Oil Com- pany in New York City, rising to the position of executive secretary to the president in her early twenties. Along with her husband Thomas Vaughn Fitzgerald, they had a truck- ing business. She is survived by her children Cynthia V. Fitzgerald and Thomas D. Fitzgerald, and her granddaugh- ter Vaughn Rogers. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Norman Lazer Norman Lazer of Mahwah died Oct. 30. He was 53. He worked for the New York City Board of Education for 22 years, first as a special education teacher and then as a school coordinator in the Bronx. In 2009, he won an award for his exceptional service and dedication to his students, their parents and the staff of P.S. 723. He is survived by his wife Nancy and his children Justin, Jasmine, and Ariyana. He is also survived by his parents Marion and Misha Lazer, and his siblings Stephen and Sari. Rose Lembo Rose Lembo, nee Ziralli, of Ridgewood died Oct. 30. She was 90. As a young girl, she was employed in the tex- tile industry in the City of Paterson, and was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. She was last employed as a crossing guard for the Valley Hos- pital in Ridgewood, before retiring 10 years ago. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel R.C. Church in Ridgewood. She is survived by her sons Louis A. of Ridgewood and Nicholas N. of Lecanto, Florida. She is also survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchil- dren. She was predeceased by her husband Nicholas A. Sr. and her siblings Lucy Ziralli, Josephine Gonzales, Ange- lina Verrone, Emma Papasso, Martha Paceleo, George Ziralli, Dominic Ziralli, James Ziralli, and Americo Ziralli. Arrangements were made by Scillieri Funeral Home in Pat- erson. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheim- er’s Foundation of America, 322 8th Avenue, #700, New York, NY. John Locola John Locola of North Haledon, formerly of Ridgewood, died Nov. 2. He was 39. He was previously self-employed and most recently worked at the Market Basket in Franklin Lakes. He was an attendee of Grace Church in Ridgewood. He is survived by his parents Jacqueline and Robert Locola of North Haledon. He is also survived by sisters Pamela Locola of Hawthorne and Kimberly Savino of Hawthorne and two nieces and a nephew. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to Star of Hope Mission, 34 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07505. Frank Palmeri Frank Palmeri of Saddle River died Nov. 2. He was 89. He is survived by his wife Marie, and his children Paul, Elena, William, Angela and their families. Memorial dona- tions may be made to a local food bank. Gerald Schraub Gerald Schraub of Glen Rock died Sept. 23. He was 74. He graduated from Brooklyn Talmudic Academy and then City College of New York, where he received a BS degree in mathematics. He later completed a BS in accounting at Fairleigh Dickinson University. His 40+-year career in the computer field included work as a systems analyst using various platforms and diversified software systems including financial, communication, voice technology, and switching systems. He was a board member of the local Unit 106 of the American Contract Bridge League, where he achieved the level of Bronze Life Master. He was a member of Temple Israel and JCC in Ridgewood, where he held board positions in various areas of temple life, was a leader in all things ritual, and an accomplished Torah reader. He is survived by his wife Marion (nee Kearney) and his children Deborah Crisp of Hillsborough, California and Jessica Norman of Los Angeles, California. He is also survived by five grandchildren and his sister Helen Krane. Arrangements were made by Robert Schoem’s Menorah Chapel in Paramus. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. James Robert Sweeney James Robert Sweeney of Franklin Lakes died Nov. 2. He was 83. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Before retiring, he was a process engineer with JR Swee- ney Associates in Franklin Lakes. He was a parishioner of Most Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church in Franklin Lakes, and a member of the Franklin Lakes Seniors and the VFW. He is survived by his children Cathy Patterson of West Milford, Mary Maziarski of Sparta, and Carol Sweeney of Spring Lake Heights. He is also survived by six grand- children. He was predeceased by his wife Phyllis Sweeney (nee Lenger). Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Vermeulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to Eva’s Kitchen, 393 Main Street, Paterson, New Jersey 07501. Mary Tackach Mary Tackach, nee Rakochy, of Allendale died Oct. 28. She was 97. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh- Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Kathryn J. ‘Kay’ Ten Kate Kathryn J. “Kay” Ten Kate of North Haledon, formerly of Wyckoff, died Nov. 3. She was 91. She was a charter member of the Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church in Wyckoff, and was a member of the Protection Fire Com- pany #1 Ladies Auxiliary in Wyckoff. She is survived by her children James Ten Kate Jr. of Conover, North Carolina, Peter Ten Kate of Wyckoff, and Carol Byma of Wyckoff. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Jim. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Eastern Christian School Association, 50 Oak- wood Avenue, North Haledon, NJ 07508 or the Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church Legacy Fund, 422 Cedar Hill Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Elinor Mae Tenney Elinor Mae Tenney, nee Westervelt, of Hawthorne, for- merly of Ridgewood and Toms River, died Nov. 3. She was 82. She worked for Oxford University Press in Fair Lawn and then Ocean Mental Health in Toms River until her retirement. She is survived by her children James, Carol, Sandra, and Laurie. She is also survived by nine grandchil- dren and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents William and Anna Mae and her brother Wil- liam. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider- Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to Villa Marie Claire, 12 West Saddle River Road, Saddle River NJ 07458. Kathie Williams Kathie Williams, nee Friedman, of Franklin Lakes, for- merly of Manhattan and the Twin Cities in Minnesota, died Oct. 30. She was 58. She was a past-president of Barnert Temple in Franklin Lakes. She is survived by her husband John Williams and her daughters Molly and Sam. She is also survived by her parents Paul and Sandra Friedman and brother Kirk Friedman of Minnetonka, Minnesota. Arrangements were made by Robert Schoem’s Menorah Chapel in Paramus. Memorial donations may be made to the Barnert Temple Lifelong Learning Fund, 747 Route 208 South, Franklin Lakes NJ 07417 or Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. |
| November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 17 Seasoned professionals enliven latest buddy film Steenburgen’s Diana becomes the focus of interest of both Billy and Paddy as she questions Billy’s consuming desire to surround himself with youth. Diana provides a voice of reason while exuding an appealing, age-appropri- ate sensuality. If there is one flaw, it is in an early scene, just as Sam is being dropped off at the airport by his wife (Joanna Gleason). She basically gives him permission to go wild in Vegas. This rings both tasteless and false, since Sam is portrayed as happily married. The offer comes out of left field from writer Dan Fogelman, who is otherwise con- sistent. There is much in “Last Vegas” to like. The four leads work well together and have good chemistry. Each gets substantial screen time, as does Steenburgen. The action spans assorted well known Vegas hot spots. Rated PG-13, “Last Vegas” has heart and treats its aging characters as human beings rather than walking jokes. Kevin Kline, Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro, and Michael Douglas play lifelong friends having a wild bachelor party week- end in ‘Last Vegas.’ by Dennis Seuling “Last Vegas” combines broad comedy, an interesting back story, sentimentality, romance, and veteran actors strutting their stuff. It is not the most original movie ever made, but it is entertaining to watch movie stars so smoothly and effortlessly inhabit their characters. In a terrific prologue, viewers are introduced to a bunch of youthful pals, “The Flatbush Four.” A latter-day version of the Four Musketeers, these friends raised hell as kids and remained close throughout their lives. Billy (Michael Douglas) is about to marry a woman (Bre Blair) half his age. A reunion/bachelor party in Las Vegas with longtime friends Archie, Sam, and Paddy brings old resentments to the surface as the four senior citizens pull out all the stops to have a weekend they will never forget. Archie (Morgan Freeman) has serious health problems and feels smothered by his caring son’s over-protection. Sam (Kevin Kline), happily married, has fallen into a funk and longs to feel alive. Paddy (Robert De Niro) sits home in his bathrobe, still mourning the death of his wife of 40 years. Billy, the most successful financially, hates that he is aging and, to compensate, lives the life of a playboy. Director Jon Turtletaub has put together a mixed bag. On the surface, the film is a jolly look at old codgers kick- ing up their heels in Sin City. However, beneath the glitz and neon is a touching personal story. Turtletaub finds the right balance between the two. With a less stellar cast, this would be a routine, by-the-numbers comedy, but the four stars are great to watch and add a unique level of fun. Their stay in Vegas takes them from one mini-adven- ture to another, whether confronting a young, boorish gambler at the blackjack table, wooing an attractive lounge singer (Mary Steenburgen), cutting loose on the dance floor, judging a bikini contest, or sharing a suite designed for jet setters and high rollers. |
| Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 13, 2013 Enjoy authentic coal oven pizza at Ronnie G’s Enjoy authentic coal oven pizza made by a genu- ine Grimaldi at Ronnie G’s Coal Oven Pizzeria. Ronnie Grimaldi is continuing his family’s long-standing tradition of making mouth-watering coal-fired brick oven pizza, and delicious appetizers, salads, soups, heroes, calzones, and One of Ronnie G’s specialty coal oven pizzas classic Italian entrees and desserts. It all started in 1933, with Grimaldi’s great-uncle Patsy Lancieri, who opened one of New York City’s first coal- fired brick oven pizzerias. Uncle Patsy Grimaldi later opened a Brooklyn pizzeria in 1990. It was there that Ronnie Grimaldi learned how to become a successful res- taurateur. He and his brother eventually opened restaurants in Hackensack, Edgewater, and Ridgewood. When he was looking for a place to open his own res- taurant, Grimaldi fell in love with Ramsey – and his cur- rent location at 31 West Main Street. His cozy restaurant is located in the strip mall near Brady’s. Grimaldi wanted to give his business his family’s famous name, but decided to use “Ronnie G’s” to avoid a conflict with another restau- rant. Grimaldi and his fiancé Amy Stamden are hands-on owners and are at the restaurant daily, supervising the kitchen staff, making the dough, and cooking many of the house specialties. “Everything is fresh,” they said. “Nothing is frozen.” Ronnie G’s concentrates on making the specialties of the house, which allows for each dish to be made to order. Special requests can be accommodated. The restaurant uses all-natural “Mursquid sit in milk to enhance its tenderness. When a customer places an order for fried calamari, the squid is removed from the milk, dusted with flour flavored with Ronnie G’s own blend of spices, and cooked to perfection. The house salad is served on a chilled plate, and is gen- erous enough to share. Salad options also include a Caesar salad and a mozzarella and tomato salad. Grilled chicken can be added to any salad for an additional fee. Entrees include penne alla vodka, with sauce that is always made fresh in the pan. Chicken parmigiana is another popular dish. The chicken is pounded thin and assembled with fresh mozzarella and (continued on Crossword page) |
| November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 19 Cathedral Choir sets annual ‘Messiah’ program The Cathedral Choir will present its 70 th annual Handel’s “Messiah” concert on Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. This musical celebra- tion will be held at the Hawthorne Gospel Church located at 2000 Route 208 in Haw- thorne. Joining the choir will be the American Chamber Orchestra and a quartet of distin- guished soloists, including Winnie Nieh, soprano; Kimberly Prins Moeller, mezzo; Steve Zimmerman, tenor; and Samuel Hepler, bass baritone. The choir consists of over 100 talented amateurs from throughout northern New Jersey. The orchestra and soloists are all professionals. The entire performance will be under the baton of Robert F. Davis, con- ductor and music director of the choir and orchestra. There is no admission charge, but a free-will offering will be received for the benefit of Jerico Road, a Paterson char- ity. Seating is limited, and early arrival is encouraged. For more information, visit www.cathe- dralchoir.org. Robert F. Davis (Photo courtesy of Fred Miller.) |
| Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 13, 2013 Ronnie G’s Coal Oven Pizzeria (continued from page 18) served with penne or spaghetti. The calzones are made in three sizes that range from a single serving to one large enough for five people. Each calzone is stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan. Sausage, pepperoni, and meatballs can also be added to the mix. Ronnie G’s recently added a luncheon special that is being well received by customers. The special includes a personal pizza, a cup of soup, a small salad, and a fountain soda or bottled water for $10. “Lunch service is fast and efficient,” they said. “We understand some people have limited time.” Those who enjoy a good hero will want to try what Ronnie G’s has to offer. Each sandwich is made from fresh, rustic Italian-style rolls. Choices include meatball, chicken, or eggplant parmigiana; a grilled or breaded chicken cutlet; or sausage, peppers, and onions. Desserts are homemade here. Options include can- noli, a brownie sundae, and zeppole. The last choice is served with cannoli cream and drizzled with a topping made from a popular chocolate and hazelnut spread. Now that fall is in full swing, Ronnie G’s is offering a seasonal treat: pumpkin bread served with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with caramel. Try a cappuccino or espresso along with dessert. Both beverages are made from Lavazza espresso beans. “We are so happy with our Ramsey restaurant,” Stamden and Grimaldi said. “The community has been wonderful and friendly. We’re so glad we opened here!” Grimaldi is now in the process of creating a catering menu. He invites people who are planning parties to book space in the restaurant on Sundays. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 11:30 to 9:30, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 to 10, and Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. Reservations are not accepted, but groups are welcome to call ahead. All major credit cards are accepted. For more information, call (201) 934-6000 or visit www.ronniegspizza.com. crossword |
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| Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • November 13, 2013 CLASSIFIED RELIGIOUS RELIGIOUS Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- dor of heaven, Mother of the Son of God. Immacu- late Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecu- tive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. LSC RELIGIOUS Prayer to St. Clare cont. from preceding page Prayer to St. Clare Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glori- fied today & every day.” Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be promised. Thank you for answering my prayer. BS Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glori- fied today & every day.” Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be promised. Thank you for answering my prayer. kr Prayer to St. Jude Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr. Great in virtue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. My prayers were answered. Thank you, St. Jude. jc Thank You St. Jude May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glori- fied, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day by the ninth day, your prayer will be answered. Publi- cation must be promised. 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| November 13, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 23 Ridgewood Notes Advisory board to meet The Community Relations Advisory Board of Ridgewood and Glen Rock will meet in the first floor garden room at the Village of Ridgewood Municipal Build- ing, 131 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood, on Wednes- day, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the public and provide a safe environment for community members who are experienc- ing or witnessing bias-related crimes to be heard. The Community Relations Advisory Board, appointed by the mayors of Ridgewood and Glen Rock, was created to over- come bias attitudes toward persons or groups based on their race, color, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orienta- tion, or disability. The all-volunteer board meets the third Wednesday of each month. Pasta Dinner & Variety Show set Christ Episcopal Church will host its Third Annual Pasta Dinner and Variety Show on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. The event will be held in the church at 105 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. The variety show will feature enter- tainment appropriate for all ages. All are welcome. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and teens. Children under age 12 will be admitted free of charge. The menu will include regular, whole wheat, and gluten- free pasta choices. Advance reservations are required; call (201) 652-2350. For more information, visit www.christ- churchridgewood.org. Library hosts events for adults The Ridgewood Public Library, located at 125 North Maple Avenue, offers a variety of programs for adults. On Nov. 9, Rick Feingold will share the story of his father, Lieutenant Louis Feingold, who escaped Nazi cap- ture during World War II. The story of Operation Bonaparte will be told using original letters, maps, photos, and fake identity cards. This program, “Escape from Behind Enemy Lines,” will begin at 2 p.m. Rhonda Denet and the Silver Fox Trio will perform “Mostly Motown,” classic rhythm and blues and soul from the 1960s and ‘70s on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. The pro- gram will feature songs made famous by artists Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, and more. The Ridgewood Library will partner with Valley Hos- pital Wellness to bring a program on “Tackling Everyday Life with Arthritis” to the library on Nov. 12. From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., orthopedic surgeon Mark Pizzurro, M.D. will discuss arthritis pain and how to get back to moving com- fortably. Call (201) 291-6090 to register for this program. Additional information about library events is available by calling (201) 670-5600. Unity Conference to hear ‘Songfest’ Irish historian and educator Henry McNally will present “A Songfest of Rebel Songs” to the Irish American Unity Conference, Chapter 5th and 9th, on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Christ Church, 105 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. All are welcome. For more information, call (201) 384-7911. The IAUC is a human rights organization working for peace with justice in a reunited Ireland. Volunteers needed for swim program The YWCA Bergen County invites volunteers to assist with its special needs swimming programs for mentally and physically challenged youngsters. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old. No previous experience is required. Special swim classes are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 4:30 p.m., making this a perfect community ser- vice opportunity for students and Scouts. For more infor- mation, call Linda in the YWCA Therapeutics Department at (201) 444-5600, extension 348, or visit www.ywcaber- gencounty.org. Author to discuss JFK legacy The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood and North Jersey Public Policy Network will co-sponsor a Nov. 15 book dis- cussion. Scott Reich, author of “The Power of Citizenship: Why John F. Kennedy Matters to a New Generation,” will appear at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Society located at 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. An attorney at Willkie Farr & Gallagher, LLP in New York, Reich received a B.A. from the University of Penn- sylvania in 2005 and a J.D., from that institution in 2008. He is a member of the College Council of SUNY College at Old Westbury and serves on the boards of the Union for Reform Judaism and the School for Language and Com- munication Development. A donation of $5 would be appreciated. For more infor- mation, call (201) 444-6225. Stable Gallery mounts McManus exhibit The Stable Art Gallery will exhibit oil and watercolor paintings by Fran McManus throughout the month of November. A former high school English teacher, McManus began studying watercolor under Eli Rosenthal in 2005 and oil under John Osborne in 2008. Her family encouraged her to enter local art shows and she has won numerous prizes. “Tuscan Table” received the Judge’s Choice Award as did “Summer Sales” in the annual St. Catherine of Bolo- gna Art Show. “Summer Sails” placed first in the North- ern New Jersey Senior Art Show and represented Bergen County in the State Exhibit, October 2012. Additional oil paintings, “Spring Meadow” and “White Creamer with Forsythia,” won second place in the YMCA Annual Art Show. An Artist’s Reception will be held on Friday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. All are welcome. The Stable Art Gallery is located at 259 North Maple Avenue. Viewing hours are weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by appointment. For more information, call (201) 670-5560. Elks to host Friday events The Elks Lodge at 111 Maple Avenue in Ridgewood invites the community to its “Friday Nights” for live music entertainment. The series will be held from 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the lodge’s ballroom. The ballroom has seating and a large dance floor; dress is casual. Beverages will be available for purchase. |
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