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Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432-0096 of Hawthorne Total Window & Wall Fashions 4 Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • October 9, 2013 Statements wanted Candidates who are running for school board, mayor, and council seats in the Nov. 5 general elec- tion are invited to send their bios and statements to Villadom TIMES. All candidates, even those run- ning uncontested, may e-mail their information to editorial@villadom.com. Bios should not exceed 1,000 characters with spaces; statements should not exceed 150 characters with spaces. PLEASE SUBMIT EARLY. Deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 23 at noon. Villadom Happenings Voter registration deadline near Bergen County residents are reminded that Tuesday, Oct. 15 the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election in the State of New Jersey. Voters will cast their ballots for the governor, state senate and assembly, sheriff, freeholders, and local candidates. In order to be eligible to vote, a person must be an Amer- ican citizen who will be 18 years old on or before Nov. 5, 2013. In addition, voters must be residents of New Jersey and Bergen County as of Oct. 15, 2013. Bergen County residents may register to vote with their local municipal clerk or at the Office of the Superintendent of Elections at One Bergen County Plaza, Room 380, in Hackensack. In order to meet the needs of residents, this office will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 15. Church to host Harvest Home Fair On Saturday, Oct. 19, the Old Stone Church of Upper Saddle River will host a fair at the Minnick Education Build- ing at 500 East Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The fair will be held indoors with some vendors outdoors, weather permitting. The event will feature 25 vendors with a variety of handmade crafts and specialty items. Visitors may take the opportunity to do some early holiday shop- ping, enjoy some Oktoberfest food, and visit “Grandpa’s Attic” and the “nearly new” venues. The fair will included the sale of home-baked items including gluten-free selec- tions. Admission is free. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (201) 327-5242. League sets Candidates Forum The League of Women Voters will present a Candidates Forum on Oct. 16. This event will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the Northwest Bergen Senior Activity Center located at 46- 50 Center Street in Midland Park. New Jersey Senate candidates, Kevin J. O’Toole, the Republican incumbent, and William Meredith Ashley, the Democratic challenger, will answer written questions. They will be joined by New Jersey General Assembly can- didates Scott T. Rumana and David C. Russo, the Repub- lican incumbents, and Democratic challengers Leo Arcuri and Anthony J. Galietti. State legislators introduce bills, originate taxes, confirm appointments to the courts, approve the state budget, and monitor state agencies. Call (201) 445-5690 to register or for further information. Guild learns about blackwork embroidery The Bergen Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America will meet on Monday, Oct. 21 in the Red Barn at the Guardian Angel Church, 320 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale. The group will gather at 9:30 a.m. for a class about blackwork embroidery. The public is welcome. Haunted Happenings at John Fell House Celebrate the Halloween season with “Grimm’s Scary Tales” a theatrical tour by Lantern-Light presented by The Saddle River Youth Theatre’s Teen Repertory. This pro- gram will be held Oct. 11 and 12 at the historic John Fell House at475 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale. Guests will travel through the haunted grounds and encounter storytellers and tableaus of the dark and grue- some side of favorite fairy tales. In the woods, attendees will encounter murderous little girls, ravenous wolves, and vengeful witches -- all coming together in a Black Forest of nightmares. The program is Villanova alumni reconnect The Villanova University Northern New Jersey Alumni Chapter recently attended Mass together at Immaculate Concep- tion Church. Fr. Dominick Lenoci, a graduate of Villanova University and the new pastor at ICC, was the celebrant. Fr. Dominick welcomed fellow Wildcats at the beginning of the liturgy. Afterward, alumni gathered in Marian Hall for brunch where they shared stories about their experiences at Villanova. For more information about Villanova Univer- sity North Jersey Alumni events, contact Fred Folco, Class of ’73, at eqfaf@aol.com or call (201) 207-7220. suitable for children eight and up. Tours will be available each day every half hour from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Guests check-in at Highlands Regional Play- house on the grounds of Archer United Methodist Church, 37 East Allendale Avenue in Allendale. Seasonal treats will be available at this location. Tours run 45 to 50 minutes. Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for children age 10 and under and for seniors age 65 and up. To purchase tick- ets, call (201) 825-8805 or e-mail srytheatre@aol.com. Country Fair announced The Friends of the Adorno Fathers and the Adorno Fathers will hold a Country Fair on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fair will be held on the grounds of the Adorno Fathers, 575 Darlington Avenue in Ramsey. (Rain date: Oct. 20.) The fair will feature over 100 vendors, live music, kiddie rides, food, and a cash prize contest. In addi- tion, there will be free appraisals on coins, stamps, antiques, and sports memorabilia. Call (201) 998-1144. Unity conference plans meeting The Irish American Unity Conference, Chapter 5th and 9th, will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Christ Church, 105 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. For information, call (201) 384-7911. The IAUC is a human rights organization working for peace with justice in a reunited Ireland. Chamber hosts networking events The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce and Inter-Chamber Consortium members are invited to the Garden State Plaza Food Court at One Garden State Plaza in Paramus on Wednesday, Oct. 9 for a speed networking event. The program will begin at 7:30 a.m. This event pro- vides fast-moving, table-hopping, three minute speed net- working opportunities. The program will end at 9:30 a.m. Attendees should bring plenty of business cards. Participants will give a 90-second presentation about their businesses; then the people sitting across from them will do the same. After three minutes, participants will begin anew. The cost is $15 for Chamber members and $25 for non- members. Reservations are encouraged. On Thursday, Oct. 17, the Mahwah Regional and Pearl River chambers of commerce will hold a Regional Busi- ness after Hours event. This program will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at 4662 Palisades Center Drive, fourth floor, in West Nyack, New York. The event is sponsored by Lucky Strike. Members and non-members are welcome. Refreshments (continued on page 24) October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 3 Glen Rock Catholic academy earns national recognition U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan has named Academy of Our Lady School in Glen Rock a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for 2013, along with 285 other schools nationally. Only 50 private or parochial schools may submit applications through CAPE, Council on Private Education. In New Jersey, only 14 schools received this distinction. School officials said Academy of Our Lady’s success reflects positively on the students’ hard work, the faculty’s dedica- tion and attention to varied methods of instruction, the parents’ involvement and generosity, the pastor’s deep commitment to Catholic education, and all of the acad- emy’s benefactors who made this achieve- ment a reality. “Excellence in education matters and we should honor the schools that are lead- ing the way to prepare students for success in college and careers,” Secretary Duncan said. “National Blue Ribbon Schools rep- resent examples of educational excellence, and their work reflects the belief that every child in America deserves a world class education. “The National Blue Ribbon Schools Pro- gram award recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools where students either achieve very high learning standards or are making notable improve- Principal Patricia Keenaghan and Media Specialist Peggy Rogan announcing the National Blue Ribbon Award to Academy of Our Lady students. (Photo courtesy of AOOL.) ments toward those standards. Academy of Our Lady was nominated by CAPE as a school where students achieve high learn- ing standards. Through an application pro- cess, AOOL met all criteria for national recognition.” A recognition ceremony will be held in Washington D.C. on Nov. 18 and 19. Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 9, 2013 Ridgewood Expansion opponents dislike lawyer’s interference by John Koster A number of the Ridgewood residents who oppose the plan to expand Valley Hospital walked out of last week’s meeting after Jon Drill, attorney for Valley Hospital, said the testimony of the opponents’ principal spokesman was out of order. Peter Steck, a professional planner hired by the Con- cerned Residents of Ridgewood, was interrupted a number of times at a meeting that drew almost 500 residents. Attorney Drill and Attorney Gail Price, who substantially agreed with most of his points, will reportedly meet with Attorney Michael Kates, representing Concerned Citizens of Ridgewood, to see which topics may be discussed at future meetings. Before he was limited in what he was allowed to say, Steck had argued that the surrounding homes make the Valley Hospital site a low-density area and that a building whose highest elevation would be 94 feet was not suitable for a residential neighborhood with large homes and tree- lined streets. Ridgewood officials said that, while they understand that Drill has a job to do, they could also understand the frus- tration and indignation of the residents who had retained Steck and then saw his testimony being circumscribed by objections. A previous public meeting in August was ordered terminated due to overcrowding while objectors were voicing their opinions. If the planning board concurs with Valley Hospital’s stated need to vastly expand the current building and maintain all single-patient rooms to remain competitive, the planners will have to request a change of Ridgewood’s zoning ordinance and master plan to permit the type of expansion the hospital is requesting. Planning board members are appointed and council members are elected by the public. According to some observers, an approval of the hospital’s rezoning bid after a prior rejection by the council following a previous planning board request would be political dynamite. During the last non-partisan Ridgewood election, the one candidate who unequivocally supported the Valley Hospital expansion trailed the field despite good qualifi- cations. Deputy Mayor Albert Pucciarelli, who sits on the planning board, has already said he will recuse himself from the council vote on rezoning. Residents also urged Councilwoman Gwenn Hauck, who has been involved with Valley Hospital for many years as a fund raiser and auxiliary member, to recuse herself because of her affiliation with the hospital, though she did not agree. The Valley Hospital hearings are being held at the Ben- jamin Franklin Middle School auditorium located near the hospital on Linwood Avenue. The board has scheduled two meetings at the same venue that will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 and 29. A semi-emergency resolution adopted by the Ridgewood Village Council opened the way for the display of a meno- rah at Van Neste Park, and opened the northwest section of the park to future display of religious symbols of other faiths. The resolution established what Mayor Paul Aronsohn defined as a “12-foot-cube,” meaning that the menorah, or any other religious symbol, could not cover more than 12 cubic feet of park space. A detailed ordinance may be introduced, advertised, and adopted after a public hearing at a date not yet chosen, but the resolution supported the wishes of a number of people that the menorah be permitted for this Chanukah season. “We had to work out some of the details,” said Mayor Aronsohn. “Matt (Village Attorney Matt Rogers) has been working on the issue.” The issue, as Aronsohn described it, was balancing the clear support from several religious groups for display of the menorah and the principle of separation of church and state, which some have interpreted at forbidding the use of public property for any religious display. (continued on page 18) Resolution includes various symbols October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 5 Ridgewood Gold Star Mothers honored at local ceremony The solemn occasion of Gold Star Mother’s Day was recently observed at Van Neste Park, Ridgewood. This annual event pays tribute to the mothers of those military service members who have given the ulti- mate sacrifice in the service of the United States. People from Ridgewood, Ho-Ho-Kus, Saddle River, Wyckoff, and other local communities attended the ceremony coor- dinated and conducted by the Ridgewood Gold Star Mother’s Day Committee. In the aftermath of World War I, Wash- ington, D.C. resident Grace Darling Seibold, Top left: Volunteers set up luminarias. Top right: A veteran plays ‘Taps.’ Above: Combat boots recall fallen soldiers. formed Gold Star Mothers, an organization to support mothers who had lost sons and daughters to the war. Seibold’s son, First Lieutenant George Vaughn Seibold, was an aviator killed in combat over France in 1918. In 1928, the group decided to nationalize its efforts. In 1936, a joint congressional reso- lution established the last Sunday in Sep- tember as Gold Star Mother’s Day. Today, Gold Star Mothers has tens of thousands of members and hundreds of local chapters. According to Stanley Kober, former commander of VFW Post 192, the first joint, publically coordinated, local Gold Star Mother’s Day Ceremony started in 2010. At that time, the Blue Star Mothers Chapter 3 of North Jersey (each Blue Star mother has at least one son or daughter currently serv- ing in the military) asked the Ridgewood American Legion Post 53 and the Wash- ington Elm VFW Post 192 (Ridgewood- -Ho-Ho-Kus) to join in a simultaneous, multi-municipality (Ridgewood, Ho-Ho- Kus, Wyckoff, and Wanaque) ceremony (continued on page 19) Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 9, 2013 Area Protecting seniors: Safeguarding identity & ﬁnances Fraud against seniors is on the rise. The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants is making an effort to help seniors understand the types of fraud that exist and the steps they can take to prevent fraud. While there are many different types of fraud, three types are occurring more frequently: Most people don’t know their identity has been stolen until unexplained charges appear on credit cards or their bank accounts have been emptied. With the last four digits of a Social Security number, a scammer can open a new credit card account, apply for loans, access bank accounts, and illegally obtain professional licenses, driver’s licenses, and birth certificates. Criminals obtain personal informa- tion by stealing mail, going through trash, calling on the phone, or sending a form in the mail asking for personal information, sending e-mails that link to a website (known as phishing), or swiping credit cards. • Never give out personal information on the phone, through the mail, or over the Internet. Village, executive cut deal on ﬂyers Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn said he and North Jersey Media Group Chief Executive Officer Steven Borg had worked out an arrangement that could reduce unwanted free advertising newspapers thrown on driveways, side- walks, and lawns. Residents had suggested that Ridgewood ban the free newspapers, which do not generally include news, but are limited to paid advertising and coupons. Mayor Aronsohn said his telephone conversations with Borg led to a compromise. The free newspapers would be delivered only after 9 a.m., and the telephone numbers to “opt out” would be more prominently displayed, so resi- dents who do not want the bagged flyers can ask that their houses not be targeted for delivery. The “opt out” telephone number will also be displayed on the Village of Ridgewood website. The issue of having unwanted ad flyers thrown on sidewalks and lawns had been discussed at several coun- cil meetings. Council members originally concurred that the papers and the method of delivery were often annoy- ing, and a wholesale ban was widely supported. However, the fact that the ad flyers are printed by a corporation that owns 40 newspapers, including most of those that cover the greater Ridgewood area, raised concerns about a constitu- tional issue and possible litigation. J. KOSTER • Shred all financial documents, bank statements, sen- sitive mail, credit card applications, and documents con- taining any type of personal information. • Keep a close eye on credit cards at stores or restau- rants. Destroy old or unused cards. • Don’t let anyone copy your driver’s license. • Use a locked mailbox or a post office box. Have any checks delivered to a bank or post office box instead of a home address. • Take mail to the post office instead of leaving it for the mail carrier to collect. In health care fraud, a scammer misuses a medical card, fabricates treatment, and gets paid for it. Another type of health care fraud involves finding a senior in need of medical supplies, obtaining his or her Medicare card number, and using it to make claims or to receive health care services or equipment. • Never sign blank insurance claim forms. • Never give blanket authorization to a medical pro- vider to bill for services. • Ask medical providers what they will charge, and get clarification on out-of-pocket expenses. • Carefully review benefits statements from insurers. Call insurers or providers with any questions or if a state- ment does not seem correct. • Do not do business with door-to-door or telephone salespeople who say their medical services or equipment are free. • Give insurance/Medicare identification only to those who have provided medical services. • Keep accurate records of all health care appoint- ments. • Review statements received from CMS (the Medicare administrator) to make sure all payments it made were for bona fide medical expenses incurred on your behalf. Report any discrepancies to CMS. There are several widely-used financial scams. Fraud- sters can pretend to be a grandchild who needs money, offer bogus insurance policies or investments, offer home improvements that are never completed, or collect for non- existent charities. Fraud can occur over the phone, at the front door, at the mall, or online. • Don’t buy from unfamiliar companies. • Don’t be pressured into buying something. • Get all information in writing, whether it’s an invest- ment, a charity, or a product. Ask for contact information. Give the information to a trustworthy person for a second (continued on page 18) October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 7 Ridgewood Concert had kids, grandparents singing along mark of wearing socks of two different colors. The Sunday afternoon program was sponsored by the Ridgewood Children’s Library and Children’s Library Director Lois Brodie said she was delighted to have booked the two musicians who played the folk songs she remembered -- a sentiment shared by the older people in the audience, who sang along without being asked, although Handy and Prestopino were pleased they did. Prestopino’s instruments included an acoustic guitar, a mandolin, and a dobro, an acoustic guitar with steel plates on the sounding board, designed so the guitar could be heard as part of jazz renditions in the 1920s. Some of the songs were social protest, such as Woody Guthrie’s “Do-Re-Mi” about California police turn- ing away desperate migrants without money, and Pete Seeger’s “Turn, Turn, Turn,” a peace song. Others by Handy were sometimes about workaday fun and other- wise encouraged people to vote to be part of the political process. “I think we could bring this country closer and closer to the dream the Founders had,” Handy said of the songs of commitment and protest. by John Koster Spook Handy and his much-traveled sideman, Paul Pre- stopino, took their audience of kids, parents, and grand- parents on a stroll down memory lane with songs from the 1960s song movement, or songs written in that style, which had children and adults singing and clapping. Handy, who is just finishing up as Rutgers University’s artist in residence, offered residents a concert filled with the folk songs of Woody Guthrie; Peter Seeger; and Peter, Paul, and Mary, balladeers and protest singers of the tur- bulent 1960s and the years just before and after. Prestopino was a musician for the Chad Mitchell Trio for seven years, and later worked with John Denver, and with Peter, Paul and Mary on and off for 14 years. Mary Travers died some years ago, but Paul Prestopino played backup for Paul Stookey and Peter Yarrow in the PBS con- cert filmed a few years ago as a fundraiser and tribute. “He’s the guy in the background with two colored socks on,” Handy said, referring to Prestopino’s trade- Board authorizes multiple changes The Ridgewood Board of Education has increased the hours and salary of Lisa Valenti, an art teacher at Ridgewood High School, from full-time to more than full-time with a pay increase. The change of assignment from full-time art teacher at a salary of $82,913 with an MA plus 45 credits at Step 11 to $91,174 with a position at 1.1 of full-time teaching. A stipend of $450 to teach an in-service course was awarded to Maureen LaBarr, who will be teaching a course for the Children’s Literature Book Group during five sessions from October through January 2014. Raymond Lug, the part-time district-wide painter, was approved to receive an hourly rate of $20 an hour, not to exceed 20 hours a week, and not to exceed a total of $20,000. J. KOSTER Paul Prestopino and Spook Handy Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 9, 2013 Glen Rock Roundup League sets Candidates Night The League of Women Voters of Glen Rock will spon- sor a forum for Glen Rock Borough Council candidates on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. The forum will be held in the council chamber at borough hall. Republican incumbents Mary Jane Surrago and Michael O’Hagan and Democratic challengers Amy Martin and Sean Brennan are vying for the two Glen Rock Council seats that will be will be available in this year’s Nov. 5 election. Can- didates will present their views on issues in response to a question posed by the League of Women Voters and ques- tions from the audience. The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan politi- cal organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government. As part of its voter services, the organization registers new voters and orga- nizes Candidates Nights for contested elections. For additional information about the League of Women Voters of Glen Rock, contact Brietta Savoie at briandedmond@yahoo.com. Seniors announce fall trips The Glen Rock Seniors will host a trip to the Royal Manor in Garfield for the Ed Sullivan Revue, “A Really, Really, Good Show” on Nov. 13. The bus will leave from Wilde Park at 10:15 a.m. The cost is $47 for members and $50 for non-members. For res- ervations and more information, call Andy at (201) 248- 9436. On Dec. 11, the group will ring in the holiday season with an excursion to Platzl Brauhaus in Pomona, New York. The bus will leave from Wilde Park at 9:15 a.m. Tickets are $38 for members and $41 for non-members. For reservations and information, contact Evelyn at (201) 445-9238. Halloween Trunk or Treat planned Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 233 South Highwood Avenue in Glen Rock, will hold a town-wide Halloween Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the church parking lot. The trunks of the cars will be decorated and filled with candy and goodies. Children are invited to trick or treat in the parking lot. Children should wear their Halloween costumes and bring a container or bag for their treats. Call (201) 444-6598 or visit www.GoodShepherdGlen- Rock.org for more information. Holiday help available Saint Catharine R.C. Church in Glen Rock will host “Getting through the Holidays” on Sunday, Nov. 10. The program will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the church’s Ministry Center at 905 South Maple Avenue in Glen Rock. This workshop is open to individuals and families who have lost a loved one. The workshop includes prayer, reflec- tion, and sharing groups. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Contact Monica Seibert at (201) 652-3388 or ms.seibert@icloud.com to register. Costume Workshop, Chess Club offered The Glen Rock Public Library located at 315 Rock Road will offer two programs for children in October. On Oct. 17, children in kindergarten and up may attend a Costume Workshop from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. This program is devoted to crafting the perfect Halloween costume. This month, a new Chess Club is forming. Expert Ethan Klein will instruct students in fifth grade and up on how to become master players. Sign up at reference desk or by calling (201) 670-3970. School celebrates anniversaries This fall, Academy of Our Lady will host a celebra- tion of the 90th year of Mount Carmel School and the 60 th Anniversary of Saint Catharine School. Alumni of Mount Carmel, Saint Catharine School, Saint Catharine Interpa- rochial School, and Academy of Our Lady are invited to attend the activities set for Oct. 11, 12, 13, and 14. Festivities will include a Tailgate Party on Friday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. at the school, 180 Rodney Street in Glen Rock; Mass will be said at 5:30 p.m. at the church on Oct. 12 followed by tours of school by students; the Homecoming Dinner in community hall will begin at 7:30 p.m. The schedule for Oct. 13 includes to special sporting events: the Alumni Basketball Game; and the Sisters of the Poor Basketball Fundraiser, which will feature a game played by AOL seventh graders against the eighth graders. A Golf Outing will be held at the Ramsey Country Club on Monday, Oct. 14. To register for the celebration, visit www.academyo- fourlady.org/alumniregistration. For more information, e- mail aoolalumni@gmail.com. Perry to address Garden Club Walter Perry of Perry’s Florist will address the Glen Rock Garden Club on Oct. 15. Perry will discuss lawn care, bulbs, pruning, transplants, cleanup, and how to save annu- als and herbs. The group will meet at 7:45 p.m. in the Glen Rock Municipal Annex at 678 Maple Avenue. The meet- ing is free, and guests are welcome. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (201) 447-6099. Discover Bergen’s senior services Join Lorraine Joewono, executive director of the Bergen County Division of Senior Services, on Oct. 8 as she dis- cusses the services the county offers to senior residents. This 1:30 p.m. meeting is being hosted by the Senior Citi- zen Advisory Committee of Glen Rock and will take place in the council chambers of the Glen Rock Municipal Build- ing at 1 Harding Plaza. Joewono will cover the county’s health and wellness unit, the state health insurance program unit, and the care management unit. She will discuss respite for care givers and long distance care givers. A question and answer period will follow. Seniors who may need transportation may contact Paula Fleming at (201) 670-3956. Activities Club hosts Open House On Oct. 15, the Activities Club will host an Open House for retired and semi-retired men who are interested in learn- ing about the club and its 22 varied activities. The guest speaker will be William “Pat” Schuber, noted historian and past Bergen County Executive. Schuber will discuss his recent trip and research on the Battle of the Buldge and relate the experiences of the Allies and German combatants as well as citizens living in the war zone. During the Open House committee chairman will be on hand to describe the activities of the club and answer ques- tions. The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at the Glen Rock Community Church at 354 Rock Road. For more information, visit theactivitiesclub.org or con- tact Charles Flynn at (201) 652-2585. New GRTV programs available Glen Rock TV is now broadcasting programs on the bor- ough’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. October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 9 �� in business YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER A special supplement to the October 9, 2013 edition of The Villadom TIMES Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 9, 2013 �� in business H. Rubin Opticians has a clear focus on the community H . Rubin Opticians has been part of the community for over 40 years. This family-owned business has built its reputation for excellence through a competent, detail-oriented staff that pays close attention to each individual’s needs so everyone leaves seeing – and looking – his or her best. Much of H. Rubin Opticians’ success is due to the woman’s touch, which is provided by co-owner Penny Ship, long-time employee Dorothy Voitas, and Victoria Solari. These fashion-conscious women advise customers on the proper eyeglass frames to ﬁt their face, col- oring, budget, lifestyle, and other Dorothy Voitas, Penny Ship and Victoria Solari needs. They give each person, from children to seniors, the attention they require, which often means patiently trying on a number of frames. Because H. Rubin Opticians does not accept insurance, staff members are able to deliver the best service, focusing on the needs of the customers, rather than making concessions to large companies. “We put precision into our frames,” Penny says. “Customers leave with a look that has been designed, but is not necessarily ‘designer.’” H. Rubin Opticians carries all the latest and highest quality in designer and non-designer eyewear, including Gucci, Christian Dior, RayBan and more; European lines such as Face a Face, Lafont, Anne et Valentin, and Theo; and small, independent lines such as Salt and Etnia. The shop regularly hosts private showings so customers can preview a manufacturer’s entire frame collection. A weeklong trunk show featuring Etnia eyewear is scheduled for Oct.12-19 (closed Sunday). Rubin’s has an extensive selection of non-prescription sunglasses and readers. The shop also carries a large selection of eyeglass holder jewelry, including La Loop and Sport Loop holders, and other accessories. Opticians Dana Ship, Larry Gaudiomonte, and Stephen Wolff provide the correct lenses and advise on the latest technology available to suit individual requirements. Dr. Ira Hanlon (Lic. # 27OA00433900) provides eye exams and contact lens service. Most work is done on the premises. Rubin Opticians is located at 240 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. Call (201) 447-3121 or visit www.hrubinopticians.com. Supportive Senior Solutions: Meeting the Challenge of Elder Care S upportive Senior Solu- tions provides com- fort for families with aging parents or relatives. Chris- tine Souffront is the founder and Execu- tive Director of Supportive Senior Solutions, a private practice that offers a broad range of elder care services. These include: identifying home care services; addressing the sen- sitive issue of when it’s time to stop driv- ing; tips on making the home safer to prevent accidents; even ﬁnding the right physician – a geriatric physician. In addition, Christine and her team advise families on their existing advance directives, where the best dementia care facilities are, and the emotion-ﬁlled times when end of life care requires a professional to work with the family to guide them through making decisions. These are the times when having some- one such as a Christine is a blessing and a true ﬁnd. It takes a very kind and gentle person to work with seniors and Christine has the right touch. She was a former executive director and administrator for assisted living communities and director of social work for others. Christine Souffront works exclusively with families and seniors. She is an advocate for seniors. She is someone who doesn’t shy away from tough cases -- in fact, she thrives on the challenge. When you need elder care services of any type, call Christine. Phone (201) 962-8250. E-mail Christine@SupportiveSe niorSolutions.com. directory of advertisers Araya Rebirth – Daniela Musano Atlantic Stewardship Bank – Ridgewood Branch The Body Works – Sammi Eletto Bushoven & Company – Laura Gallo, CPA Freeholder Maura DeNicola Devon Fine Jewelry – Nancy Schuring Eva’s Fresh – Lynne Skead and Eva Conover Excel Dentistry – Dr. Mayra Modesto-Garrido Family Chiropractors of Ridgewood – Dr. Mary Ann Fiscella and Dr. Louise DiGia H. Rubin Opticians Holland Christian Home – Kathy Tanis, Cindy Schott and Carole Dykhouse Home Helpers & Direct Link Keane Fit & Wellness – Sheila Keane LAN Associates – Kim Vandegrift Vierheilig Mill Gardens at Midland Park New Jersey Travel Clinic – Jacqueline M. Vierheilig, MD Nuzzi Chiropractic Family & Sports Center – Dr. Lori Nuzzi Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce – Joan Groome Rohsler’s Allendale Nursery & Florist – Robyn Rohsler-Ortiz Supportive Senior Solutions – Christine Souffront Terrie O’Connor Realtors – Betty Sullivan and Juliana Sullivan Thyme & Place Design – Sharon Sherman Ulrich, Inc. The Villadom Times �� in business I Araya Rebirth n 2000, Daniela Musano opened the doors of Araya Rebirth as a new con- cept for a new millennium. Originally located at the intersection of Maple and Ridgewood avenues in Ridgewood, Daniela has since moved into the His- toric District on the ground ﬂoor of 10 Garber Square, the iconic building used to denote Historical Ridgewood. “Araya Rebirth offers the ﬁnest in skin care, hair removal, massage, and rejuvenation therapies. Our facial services are extensive and thorough, ranging from European Facials to Microdermabrasion,” Daniela notes. She is committed to the science of skin and the most comprehen- sive product lines the spa industry has to offer. Her talented staff is trained accordingly. In addition to being well-known for skin care and product knowl- edge, Araya Rebirth also special- izes in makeup artistry. “Our team of makeup artists is committed to the trends of cos- metics and the art of photography Daniela Musano makeup,” Daniela explains. “Bridal hair styling and makeup are also among the strong talents our style team has to offer.” In recent years, Araya Rebirth was voted Best Facial and received an Honorable Mention for Best Spa in a readers’ choice poll. Daniela says Araya Rebirth has far surpassed any spas in the area for world class service, top of the line equipment, and the best variety of options, including vegan facial products and pharmaceuti- cal lines for clinical care. Remember to treat that special someone, or even yourself, to a special product or a spa gift certiﬁcate. “See for yourself why you will not need to go anywhere else,” Daniela invites. Call Araya Rebirth at (201) 445-7005 or visit www.araya-rebirth.com for more information. October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 11 Family Chiropractors of Ridgewood D uring their 26 years of practice, local Chiropractors Dr. Mary Ann Fiscella and Dr. Louise DiGia of have had the privi- lege of seeing patients in all stages of life. From preg- nant moms to newborns to teens and adults and even seniors, these seasoned vet- erans often see two or three generations within the same family. The doctors often hear their patients say, “I didn’t know chiropractic could Dr. Louise DiGia and Dr. Mary Ann Fiscella help with that!” The doctors say, “It’s not uncommon for a patient to come in complaining of neck or lower back pain. After a month or so of chiropractic adjustments, when their pain is gone, they will mention that their allergies or knee pain seem to be better, and ask if it’s a coincidence. The answer is no! When your spine is in alignment, and your nervous system is working at 100%, your body can heal itself! “Besides allergies or joint pain, patients have told us they sleep better and have more energy, fewer asthma symptoms, better digestion, fewer ear infections, improved resis- tance to colds and ﬂu…The list goes on and on. “As chiropractors, we are not surprised by these stories. When we correct a misalign- ment (subluxation) of the spine, the nervous system works better and our bodies can work the way they were designed to. During a chiropractic exam, we check the spine for sublux- ations, which interrupt the ﬂow of nerve impulses throughout the body, and can interfere with your body’s normal functions. “As experienced mothers, we understand ﬁrsthand the important role that chiropractic has played in the lives of our children. They have received regular chiropractic adjustments since birth from us, or their dads (who are also chiropractors). All ﬁve children remain healthy and drug-free.” The doctors welcome area residents to schedule a no-obligation visit that includes a complete history, chiropractic exam, and X-rays (if necessary) with this ad. The value of these services is $220. Offer valid until Oct. 31, 2013. Call (201) 444-6656 to schedule a complimentary visit. Family Chiropractors of Ridgewood is at 89 North Maple Avenue, across from Kings, and is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. For more infor- mation, visit their website, www.familychiropractorsridgewood.com. Doctor Mayra Modesto-Garrido of Excel Dentistry C hoosing a dentist is an important decision not only for your dental health, but also for your overall health and well-being. That’s why Dr. Mayra Modesto-Garrido and her entire team of caring profes- sionals at Excel Dentistry are devoted to providing the ﬁnest care available in an atmosphere of the utmost comfort and trust. With advances in dental technology and techniques, there is no need for anxiety, but there is no substitute for the human touch. As you enter Excel Dentistry, you are greeted with a smile and a wide variety of beverages. Staff members guide you on a tour of the facility to make you familiar with the practice and feel at home. During your proce- dure, staff members can provide you with headphones to wrap you in soothing music, or you may relax and enjoy one of your favorite movies on DVD. Bring your own, or watch a favorite TV show. At the end of your procedure, a friendly staff member will provide you with a moist warm towel. Excel Dentistry is committed to staying on the lead- ing edge of dental care techniques and offers a wide range of beneﬁcial services, including: • • • • • • • • • • • • General Dentistry for all ages Implant Placement and Restoration Periodontal Surgery and Treatments Conscious Oral Sedation Laser Dentistry Cosmetic Procedures and Makeovers Invisalign® and Orthodontic Treatment Porcelain Veneers Crowns Bridges Implant Restorations Root Canal Therapy • • • • • Full & Partial Dentures Bonded (tooth colored) Fillings Same Day Tooth Whitening (in ofﬁce) Tooth Whitening Trays & Gel (take-home) Simple Extractions “We are now introducing our new dental equipment CAD/CAM. CAD is short for ‘computer-aided design,’ while CAM refers to ‘computer-aided manufacturing.’ The technology, conveniently available right in our ofﬁce, aids in the design and manufacture of dental restorations, beneﬁting our patients in terms of qual- ity, convenience, and time saving,” Dr. Modesto-Gar- rido says. “Using our E4D system, we’re able to scan, design, mill, and place beautiful restorations in less time, right in our ofﬁce! That means no impressions, no temporaries to worry about from one appointment to the next — in fact, no second appointment at all! You can now receive your permanent restoration in just one dental visit, instead of the multiple visits usually required to create permanent ceramic crowns, inlays, onlays, veneers, or crowns.” About Dr. Mayra Modesto-Garrido As a certiﬁed laser provider, Dr. Modesto-Garrido incorporates the latest laser dentistry technology and most advanced pain-free dental techniques into her practice. She is able to use a laser for both hard and soft tissue procedures. Laser dentistry can often be used in place of a dental drill, making treatment more comfortable for patients. Dr. Modesto-Garrido is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of Laser Dentistry, the American Orthodontic Society, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the International Association of Orthodontics. Her ofﬁce is located at Dr. Mayra Modesto-Garrido 266 Harristown Road, Suite 102 in Glen Rock. Early morning, evening, and Saturday appointments are available. Phone (201) 345-5620. Visit www.excelden- tistry.com for more information. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 9, 2013 �� in business Nuzzi Chiropractic Family & Sports Center D r. Lori Nuzzi, who has been offering expert chiropractic and wellness care in Midland Park for over 20 years, has recently welcomed Dr. Briana Clauss to the prac- tice. Their patients receive medication-free and surgery- free options for sports injuries and pain relief. Dr. Nuzzi is certiﬁed in Chi- ropractic Sports Medicine, Chi- ropractic Pediatric Alternative Medicine and is a Therapeutic Lifestyle Healthcare Physician. Dr. Clauss is certiﬁed in the Webster Breech method. This From left: Dr. Briana Clauss and Dr. Lori Nuzzi technique helps align a pregnant woman’s pelvis and encourages the fetus to maneuver out of the breech position naturally. At Nuzzi Chiropractic Family & Sports Center patients beneﬁt from a com- bination of therapies and services designed to help each person live his or her life in a healthier way. The National Health Institute (NIH) recommends “lifestyle changes as the most important and cost effective way to treat major chronic diseases”. The individualized programs the practice offers may include chiropractic care, therapeutic massage, personal weight management pro- grams, personal training and therapeutic exercise. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Nuzzi or one of her highly qualiﬁed professional staff, call 201-447-2570. Most insurance plans are accepted, and affordable ﬁnancial options are available. Nuzzi Chiropractic Family & Sports Center is located at 12 Gofﬂe Road, Midland Park. Visit www.nuzzichiro.com for more information. Laura Gallo, CPA serves the accounting and tax needs of individuals and businesses L aura Gallo, CPA is a senior manager at Bush- oven & Company, a Certi- ﬁed Public Accounting ﬁrm in Midland Park. Laura joined the ﬁrm in 1991 as an entry level staff accountant. Over the past 20-plus years, she has worked diligently to assist the ﬁrm in growing and meeting the chal- lenges of an ever-changing tax and accounting environment. During this time, Laura attained her CPA license in 1995 and subsequently joined the New Jersey State Society of CPAs Laura Gallo, CPA and The American Institute of CPAs. Laura deftly balances her career with family matters: She and her husband Anthony are the parents of three sons. She is also actively involved in her local church and volunteers when possible at her sons’ schools. “Currently, Laura is administering the conversion at Bushoven & Company of our accounting and audit systems, which is a daunting task that she has embraced and is handling like the true professional she is, along with her other responsi- bilities,” said Bushoven & Company Partner Roy Bushoven. “Our ﬁrm has been extremely fortunate to have Laura as part of our professional staff, and we credit her with much of our growth and success over the past 20 years. She is truly a credit to our ﬁrm and the profession.” Serving the community for over 30 years, Bushoven & Company has diversiﬁed experience in the areas of accounting, auditing, and tax services for corporations, partnerships, and individuals, including on-site income tax preparation and elec- tronic ﬁling. Their professional staff also complies with the standards set by the AICPA and NJSCPA. Bushoven & Company is located at 317 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. For more information, email lauragallo@bushoven.com or call (201) 444-0001 or visit www.bushoven.com. Kim Vierheilig heads the architecture department at LAN Addition at Whitehorne Middle School in Verona A Kim Vandegrift Vierheilig s an architect, Kim Vandegrift Vierheilig, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, helps clients exceed their expectations by designing spaces that are inspirational, functional and comfortable for users. She approaches projects with originality and creativity follow- ing a philosophy grounded in practicality and cost effectiveness. At LAN Associates, Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Surveying, Inc. Vierheilig serves as director of the architecture department, designing educational, healthcare, hospitality and sustainable building projects. She has assisted numerous organizations develop new building sites and designed improvements to make existing buildings more functional and dynamic. Some of her recent work includes major building additions to Verona, Ramsey, Cresskill, Alpine, Ridgewood and Fair Lawn school districts and the Four Seasons DC. Currently on the boards are additions to the Christian Health Care Center and Sussex County Community College. Her work has been published in Ameri- can School and University, Learning By Design and Modern Luxury DC. Because LAN is committed, as she is, to the betterment of the profession, the com- pany has supported her leadership involvement in architectural organizations. She has served at the national, state and local levels for the American Institute of Architects. At the Architects’ League of Northern New Jersey, she has been on the board of irustees in numerous roles, including president, receiving the Vegliante Memorial Lifetime Achieve- ment Award for her service to the profession. As an advocate for Green Architecture she has been instrumental in developing conferences to create alliances and promote New addition to elementary school in Alpine awareness of cutting-edge information related to sustainable building technologies. LAN also encourages its staff to be actively engaged and give back to their communities. As a resident of Franklin Lakes, Vierheilig serves as chairwoman of the Franklin Lakes Plan- ning Board. About LAN… LAN is one of the largest full-service architectural and engineering ﬁrms in Northern New Jersey. Founded in 1965, the Midland Park-based ﬁrm has grown to more than 70 employees, and throughout its history has been the recipient of more than 20 awards for its innovative architectural design, project management and business management. LAN adopted sustainable design and construction practices from its inception and has 24 LEED Accredited Professionals through the US Green Building Council (USGBC) on staff. In addition to architectural, civil, mechanical and planning capabilities, the ﬁrm offers a wide range of environmental services, including water pollution control, indoor air quality (IAQ) sampling, underground and above-ground storage tank designs and removals, regulatory compliance assistance, occupational safety, asbestos surveys and abatement, groundwater monitoring, solid waste management and LSRP services. LAN serves clients throughout the United States and Canada. Its Midland Park head- quarters is located in a historic building at 445 Godwin Avenue. For more information on LAN, visit our website at www.lan-nj.com or contact Kim Vierheilig, AIA, LEED AP BD+C at 201.447.6400. �� in business Ulrich’s Award Winning Designers October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 13 Eva’s Fresh: It’s not about a diet Conover I Eva’s n and Fresh, June Lynne of 2012, LLC. Skead Eva They launched offer Aparna Vijayan, Julia Kleyman, Jeannie Fulton, and Bonnie Hufnagel experienced women designers Aparna Vijayan, U award: lrich’s Kleyman, top talented honors and from Fulton, renowned Bonnie cabinet Hufnagel – – proudly Wood-Mode, their Julia for Jeannie and display latest manufacturer consistently achieving “Masters Club” status for 28 straight years. Masters’ Club comprises the exclusive group of Wood-Mode dealers from across the U.S. who have consistently achieved top sales. The Ulrich design team has over 35 years of experience with Wood-Mode products, and like everything the company does in home renovation, the team offers a great depth of knowledge and expertise on the subject. Clients are invited into Ulrich’s Ridgewood showroom to explore hands-on with a complete collec- tion of cabinet styles and ﬁnishes in professionally designed, fully accessorized displays, a full array of samples and portfolio ideas, and even a live Wood-Mode display. Whether you’re a chef par excellence or simply require a kitchen, bath, or other home living space that accommodates your family’s daily needs, you’ll ﬁnd prod- ucts like Wood-Mode among Ulrich’s carefully selected resources. With a breadth of style options, quality, and value, Wood-Mode is just one of the quality brands that Ulrich dream homes are made of. Ulrich, Inc. offers comprehensive design/build services… Step into the Ulrich Experience and Step into your dream home! fresh, healthy lunches, and help educate clients about adopting healthier lifestyles. “We want to help people get healthy by offering our custom- ers easy access to fresh, healthy foods and by educating and supporting people on how to live a healthier lifestyle,” Eva and Lynne say. Eva, a certiﬁed health coach, lives a Maya Angelou quote, “When you know better, you do better.” As a health coach, Eva helps her clients ﬁnd the right mix of Lynne Skead and Eva Conover food, exercise, and self care. She also encourages clients to look at other areas of their lives and get their physical body, mind, and soul in balance. Eva’s Fresh offers one-on-one coaching, six-week small group workshops (one will begin in Ridgewood on Nov. 4) and individual talks for groups, businesses, and organizations. The upcoming workshop is entitled “It’s Not about a Diet.” “I take a different approach than what most folks are used to,” Eva says. “For me, health and wellness are not about a diet. They are about a balanced life, whole foods, clean eating, and listening to what your body tells you it needs. It is also about awareness and the support you need to succeed.” This can be a slower approach than a crash diet, it’s a better way to create lifelong habits. Join her at a free event on Oct. 14 in Ridgewood to hear her top tips. Sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Space is limited, so call to reserve a seat. Eva has inspired many people to live healthier lifestyles. Pounds have been lost, cholesterol levels have dropped, and folks are feeling healthier by working with her in small groups and as individuals. She is a certiﬁed Health Coach, accredited by the AADP. She studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC and holds a bachelor’s degree in medical technology. Contact Eva at (201) 912.5547 or eva@evasfresh.com. Visit www.evasfresh.com/ health-coaching for details. Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce: Sammi Eletto manages The Body Works Still going strong S ammi manager Eletto of The is Body the T he Ridgewood Chamber of Com- merce is a voluntary organization of individuals, businesses, professionals, and organizations dedicated to advancing the commercial, professional, civic, and gen- eral interests of the community. Associate members -- businesses that are part of the community but are not located in Ridge- wood -- are welcome. Since the Chamber was incorporated in 1927, it has served Ridgewood con- tinuously. It acts as a public relations counselor, a representative to local gov- ernment, a problem solver, an information and resource center, and as a coordinator of business and professional programs and promotions. The Chamber promotes the maintenance of a digniﬁed and successful business and professional district, offers exposure to members, and provides net- Joan Groome working opportunities. An unsalaried board of directors deter- mines Chamber policies, which are carried out by an executive director and administrator. The Chamber works cooperatively with the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, the Commerce and Industry Association, the Village of Ridgewood’s government, and other organizations that serve the residents. The Chamber is located at 27 Chestnut Street, Suite 1B. Members, residents, and visitors are welcome. This busy organization supports seasonal events that make Ridgewood a great place to bring family and friends. Events include Downtown for the Holidays, the Tree Lighting Celebration, Easter in Ridgewood, Sidewalk Sale Days, the Car Show, and much more. Contact the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce for your Rewards Card and start saving at over 120 Chamber member locations in Ridgewood. Visit www. experienceridgewood.com for the current updated discount listing in Ridgewood, or call (201) 445-2600. Shop Ridgewood; Shop Locally. Works, an auto repair shop located at 274 Greenwood Avenue in Midland Park. She has had an interest in the family business since she was 13, and while her father runs the shop, she has added her own touch to the 30-year-old busi- ness by introducing the latest technology to make operations run even more smoothly than before. Sammi schedules the day-to-day body work on all makes and models, and deals with the insurance companies. Sammi Eletto “This is an independent shop, so we repair cars as we see ﬁt. We feel that is the safest way,” says the William Paterson University graduate. The Body Works is a full-service auto body repair facility, licensed and insured in the State of New Jersey, and works with all insurance companies. Their ASE-cer- tiﬁed experts repair damage from minor to major, including frame repair, on any vehicle from regular everyday driver vehicles to police cars to ﬁre trucks. The staff provides expert color matching, and takes pride in working meticulously to make each vehicle look like new. Restorations are a specialty here as well, with particular attention paid to the repair and maintenance of classic cars. The Body Works offers competitive hourly rates, local vehicle pick up and delivery, and parking right in front of the shop. They are available to their custom- ers 24/7, including emergency tow service, night drop off and online scheduling through their website, www.bworks.biz. Call (201) 857-8600 or email Sammi@bworks.biz for information, or feel free to stop down and see their state-of-the-art 4,000 sq. ft. facility. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 9, 2013 �� in business Atlantic Stewardship Bank: Ridgewood Branch T he Ridgewood Branch of Atlan- tic Stewardship Bank is located at 190 Franklin Avenue and features off-street parking for bank customers, as well as a walk up ATM. In addition, the Ridgewood Branch operates a drive-up facility across the street at 121 Franklin Avenue with two teller lanes and a drive-up ATM. Well known throughout northern New Jersey for its commitment to charitable service, Atlantic Stewardship Bank continues to give back to the community through its unique tithing program. Each year, the bank donates 10 percent of its annual proﬁts to Christian and local non-proﬁt and civic organizations. To date, the bank’s total tithe donations exceed $7.9 million. The bank is also known for its Pictured from left: Assistant Branch Manager Lindsey personal service. When you enter an Terpstra; Assistant Head Teller Patricia Crossley; and Atlantic Stewardship Bank branch, you Head Teller Linda Stack. are immediately greeted by a friendly bank associate, and when you call the bank, you speak with a live person, not a machine. The high touch of Atlantic Stewardship Bank is complemented by the high-tech product and service offerings. The ASB Mobile App allows customers to access their ASB deposit accounts using an iPhone, iPad or Android device. Recently, the bank introduced Mobile Deposit, a feature which allows ASB custom- ers to deposit checks into their account by taking a picture with their smart phone. ASB also added Live Chat to its website so that bank customers may communicate with a customer service representa- tive directly from their computer. “Most customers come to Atlantic Stewardship Bank because they are familiar with our mission or they learned about the bank from a friend or family member. When they open an account, they are pleasantly surprised to ﬁnd out that we offer all of the latest banking technology in a warm and welcoming environment,” commented Assistant Branch Manager Catherine Bobadilla. As a commercial bank, Atlantic Stewardship Bank offers a full range of business services, includ- ing commercial checking accounts and commercial loans as well as online cash management with Business Online Banking and remote deposit capture allowing business owners to deposit checks without leaving the ofﬁce. The Atlantic Stewardship Bank maintains 13 branches in Bergen, Morris and Passaic counties. The bank is a subsidiary of Stewardship Financial Corporation trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol SSFN. For information about the Atlantic Stewardship Bank, visit www.asbnow.com or call (201) 444-7100. Keane Fit & Wellness is waiting to serve you! K eane Fit & Wellness draws on Sheila Keane’s 20 years of experience in the health and ﬁtness industry and her extensive educational background, including a mas- ter’s degree in exercise sci- ence, certiﬁcation as a Muscle Activation Techniques special- ist, which helps insure muscles function optimally, and two years as a physical therapy assistant. Sheila offers one-to-one per- sonal training, including train- ing for weight loss and general ﬁtness; however, her diverse background also qualiﬁes her to work with older adults, Shiela Keane especially those with arthri- tis and osteoporosis and with individuals suffering with Parkinson’s disease. Training is customized to your personality and goals and are provided in a private studio or the comfort of your own home. Keane Fit & Wellness is located in Ridgewood. Call 201-341-0183 and get started! �� First Class Elegance at Affordable Prices �� M �� in business Home Helpers Senior Care makes life easier! K ristin Shute and Terry McIn- doe are the owners of the local Home Helpers & Direct Link ofﬁce. Kristin and Terry are both long-time residents of Bergen County. Both women take great pride in lending a helping hand to local families by offering support to seniors, those needing recuperative or continuing care, and those facing lifelong challenges. Kristin was inspired to go into the home care business after caring for her mother during an extensive ill- ness. She experienced how difﬁcult it was to care for an aging parent while juggling her own family and Kristin Shute working with client career. She also saw friends and family struggle to ﬁnd quality home care for their aging loved ones. Terry has been in the healthcare industry for over 30 years, and has spent 27 years in the home care industry alone. She has extensive experience with nursing homes, hospitals, and home care agencies throughout Bergen County. Home Helpers helps individuals live their way in the comfort of their own homes! From a few hours a week to 24/7 care, Home Helpers tailors a personalized care plan to ﬁt your lifestyle with the ﬂexibility to change as your needs change. Their no-obligation, face-to-face meeting in the client’s home allows them to better understand your needs and expectations to ensure a compatible caregiver match. Services include companion care, meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing and toileting assistance, transportation, food shopping, errands, laundry, engaging in activi- ties, and much more. All caregivers are screened, background checked, and bonded for your safety. Terry and Kristin are intimately involved in the hiring and placing of a caregiver into a client’s home to ensure a good match. They work closely with clients and believe in caring for all as if they were part of their own families. The owners’ passion and attention to detail is evident in the high quality of care they offer. Rest assured that you and your loved ones will receive excellent care and companion- ship with Home Helpers. Call (201) 236-6333 or visit www.bergencohomecare.com. October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 15 Sharon Sherman of Thyme & Place Design A are ward-winning of designs atten- and personalized tion the hallmarks Thyme & Place Design in Wyckoff. For more than 25 years, owner Sharon L. Sherman has combined interior design with kitchen and bath expertise to help clients achieve their dream environments. As both a Certi- ﬁed Kitchen Designer (CKD) and a professional member of the American Society of Inte- rior Designers (ASID), Sharon brings a complete spectrum of design knowledge to every project she undertakes. By drawing on this dual expertise, Sharon is able to create design solutions that are uniquely Seated - Sharon Sherman; Standing - Isabelle Lanini and Darlene Charnesky matched to the needs and tastes of her clients, harmonize with their surrounding spaces, and are consistent with the architectural integrity of the home. These projects showcase ﬁne cabinetry from a range of sources, includ- ing high-end manufacturers and skilled custom cabinetmakers. Sharon is supported by a competent, conﬁdent, and highly professional staff, which guarantees that clients always receive the beneﬁt of one-on-one attention to their projects. Large projects are completed with the help of a construction team, including an architect and contractor. The Thyme & Place portfolio includes a host of award-winning designs in tra- ditional, country, and contemporary styles. Sharon’s honors include 2012 Silver and Bronze Awards for Design Excellence from the ASID NJ Chapter. She previ- ously received a Gold, two Silver, and three Bronze ASID NJ Design Excellence Awards. She has also earned national awards from Viking and Broan, and multiple design awards from the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) for kitch- ens, baths, and other room projects. Sharon is the immediate past president of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers. The Sullivan Team at Betty T two ment he Sullivan each other women, of by knowledge and and Juliana, expertise comple- from in combining experience their generations real estate sales. For over two years, this partnership has serviced their clients with a professional and compre- hensive understanding of the current real estate market. Offering all the services required for successful buying, selling and marketing, these real estate experts cover it all. Native to this area, they both have a thorough knowledge of the surrounding towns and share this real estate expertise with their clients. During the years of being a seasoned agent, Betty, who has extensive resources, has successfully serviced hundreds of families. She has helped them through one of the biggest ﬁnancial and emotional times of their lives, the buying or selling of their homes. Her sincere manner of approach with her clients always develops a mutual respect and conﬁdence, which are necessary ingredients for successful transactions. Many lifetime acquaintances of Betty’s, now ﬁnding themselves as empty nesters, seek her out to gain direction with the weighty decisions of moving on. Again, Betty is expert at this type of guidance. Juliana has been an associate with Terrie O’Connor Realtors since 2011. Her exceptional work ethic and her ability to manage her clients’ needs earned her the 2012 Circle of Excellence Award as well as being named Sales Associate of the Month for the Ridgewood group twice in the last year. Her ability to perceive value and Betty Sullivan Juliana Sullivan understand the market has helped produce positive real estate success. Clients appreciate her professional- ism and unyielding support throughout their individual transactions. Terrie O’Connor Realtors now has seven local or nearby ofﬁces with a Corporate Headquarters and Training Center in Ramsey. During this past year, Terrie has expanded once again by opening The Terrie O’Connor Real Estate School, which is afﬁliated with Ramapo College. Along with the outstanding support and network- ing of Terrie’s hundreds of sales associates, this unique Sullivan Team is ready to assist you with all your real estate needs. Please call or e-mail Betty at 201-788- 5355 fdsbas@aol.com or Juliana at 201-916-8595 julianasullivan@tocr.com . Our line is open, and we are always ready to answer your real estate questions and to help you successfully through one of the most important events of a lifetime: buying or selling your home. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 9, 2013 �� in business New Jersey Travel Clinic: Ensuring your travel is always safe! J acqueline M. Vierheilig, M.D. has been working in northern New Jersey since she completed her Infectious Diseases training at Colum- bia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City 17 years ago. Eager to blend her interests in medicine and in world travel, she launched New Jersey Travel Clinic, LLC, an enter- prise that lends medical support to the traveling public. At her ofﬁce or at corporate headquarters for larger groups, she offers travelers pre- and post-trip medical advice, preventive care, and immunizations according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations. As one of the area’s few authorized Yellow Fever vaccination centers, the clinic is a popular destination for many world travelers. Jacqueline M. Vierheilig, MD “I am so fortunate to work in a ﬁeld where I can combine two loves: infectious diseases and travel. My parents gave me the gift of travel at a young age, and I have never looked back,” says Dr. Vierheilig, who has traveled extensively in Latin America, Europe, China, and Australia. The northern New Jersey area is home to people who travel for business, plea- sure, study abroad, volunteer work, and to visit friends and relatives around the globe. New Jersey Travel Clinic is there to help ensure that everyone has a safe and healthy journey. People who are “on the go” are welcome to make an appointment on the clinic’s user-friendly website. After you buy your airline ticket and reserve your hotel room, contact Dr. Vier- heilig to help ensure your travel will be safe. For more information, visit www.njtravelclinic.com or call (201) 345-4550. Villadom TIMES sales force is service oriented T he women that make up The Villadom TIMES sales force - Ester Vierheilig, Karen Rau, Kathy Scarpelli, Joan Wilkinson, Kim Post and Michele Bonacorte - have one thing in common: a community spirit. They not only help area businesses put their best foot forward through advertising but also volunteer their time to the community at large. Vierheilig, the newspaper’s publisher, was the mayor of Mid- land Park for 12 years and served 23 years on the school board. She is on the board of directors of West Bergen Mentalhealth and the Mid- land Park and Waldwick chambers Pictured from left: Joan Wilkinson, Ester Vierheilig, Kim of commerce. Post, Karen Rau, Kathy Scarpelli and Michele Bonacorte. Post, whose territory is Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff, enjoys helping in the Waldwick schools, and most importantly, raising her four children. Rau, who heads the classiﬁed department, is a member of the Sandy Feet Book Club and the OG Tapping Society. Scarpelli is a former longtime member of the Ramapo-Indian Hills Board of Education and the Wyckoff Planning Board. She serves as a board member and volunteers for Wyck- off of Meals on Wheels. She handles Ridgewood and Glen Rock for The Villadom TIMES. Wilkinson, who covers Mahwah and Ramsey, is a Wyckoff resident and a consultant to the Bergen County Department of Health Services. She is recognized for her tireless efforts with the Order of the Lagonmorpha. Bonacorte’s territory is Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River and Waldwick. Her roots are in small business. She has resided in Allendale and Waldwick, where her children attend school. When not indulging in photography, she volunteers wherever there is a need. These women’s regular interaction with both businesses and residents gives them a better understanding of the needs of each group and equips them to better serve both. The Villadom TIMES has been the voice of the Northwest Bergen community for over 25 years. Call 201-652-0744 or email sales@villadom.com and ask to meet with any one of these dedicated professionals to see how they can help your business grow. Exceptional care-givers at the Holland Christian Home T he Holland Christian Home welcomed three new women leaders to its nursing staff this past summer. They are the most recent in a 118-year tradition of women pro- viding the highest standards of care to the home’s residents The home is a continuing care retirement community for seniors 75 years and older, offering the peace- of-mind that comes from Life Care, a continuum of services designed to help them live the most spiritually, physically and emotionally fulﬁlling lives possible, regardless of changing health and life circumstances. Kathy Tanis was named Direc- tor of Nursing in August 2013. She previously worked for 12 years at the home, leaving in 2007 to pursue a variety of supervisory and manage- ment positions including resident care director for the Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s Unit at the Garden in Wayne and as the health and wellness director for the Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s Units at Wynwood Assisted Living in Florham Park. In addition, Cindy Schott joined the home’s staff as assistant director of nursing. She brings a total of 23 years’ experience as an intensive care unit (ICU) and recovery room nurse to her new posi- Cindy Schott, left, and Kathy Tanis tion, and is currently pursuing a master’s-level nursing degree at Ramapo College. She also pre- viously served brieﬂy as a certiﬁed nurse’s aide (CNA) and charge nurse at the home. With 40 years of nursing experience Carole Dykhouse joined the home’s staff in a newly cre- ated position: Director of Quality Advancements. Carole will focus on improving the home’s clini- cal services and preparing them for a rapidly changing healthcare environ- ment. Carole is certiﬁed by the National Association of Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) as a Certiﬁed Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), and holds dual certiﬁcation by the Ameri- can Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Gerontological Nursing and Professional Development in Nursing. The home’s exceptional nursing staff plays a key role in maintain- ing consistently high standards of care – standards that led to a “deﬁ- ciency free” rating from the N.J. Divi- sion of Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing in 2013. The rating is the highest awarded by NJDHSS and comes following a comprehen- sive, unannounced, two-day, on-site inspection survey. It is rare even for the best facilities; from 2005 to 2009, for example, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) reports 10 percent or less of nursing homes in the home’s size classiﬁcation (100 to 199 beds) achieved deﬁciency-free ratings. For more information on the Holland Christian Home please call (973) 427-4087, or visit www. hollandchristianhome.org. �� in business Robyn Rohsler-Ortiz’s ﬂoral designs feature timeless elegance T imeless Elegance in Décor, Details & Design” for any occa- sion is the motto of the ﬂorist shop at Rohsler’s Allendale Nursery & Florist, and owner Robyn Rohsler-Ortiz and her staff know how to live up to that goal. Fueled by Robyn’s talent, creativ- ity, and attention to detail, the shop offers meticulously-crafted and unique bridal bouquets, inspirational center- pieces, and ﬂoral décor for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, home and corporate parties, funerals, and other occasions. The shop has earned a reputation for having the ﬁnest ﬂoral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is per- sonalized, friendly, and prompt. Robyn Rohsler-Ortiz Robyn, who is a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants, offers complete personalized wedding ﬂowers and planning that allow the host or hostess to relax and enjoy his or her own event. Accredited by Preston Bailey School of Design, Robyn and her design team have been recognized as a top ﬂorist by Bergen Health & Life, Say Yes to the Best and Wedding Wire. Robyn has been in the ﬂorist business since she was 16, and established the ﬂower shop in 1980. She is certiﬁed by the New York Botanical Gardens and has worked on ﬂoral shoots for national publications. She is the Ramsey Country Club’s featured ﬂorist and her work has also been featured at the John Fell House in Allendale and The Hermitage in Ho-Ho-Kus. Every day, Robyn’s ﬂorist is ﬁlled with an array of fresh ﬂowers from around the world. She and her designers specialize in unique arrangements and door wreaths. They will decorate your home or ofﬁce for the holidays or put together a custom arrangement of fresh or silk ﬂowers in your own container. They handle Traditional, European, and Contemporary designs for all occasions. Robyn also teaches ﬂoral design classes and holds ﬂoral design demonstrations. Visit www.weddingﬂowersbyRobynRohsler.com as well as her Facebook page for further information. Rohsler’s Allendale Nursery and Florist is located at 100 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, and is open daily. Call (201) 327-3156. October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 17 Experience a gem-studded fall at Devon Fine Jewelry N ancy Schuring, owner of Devon Fine Jewelry, has planned several exciting events for fall, beginning with the Meche Dog Show. From Oct. 10 through 12, Devon will fea- ture dog charms – and cats, too! All AKC breeds are represented. Each realistically rendered charm is available in silver, bronze, or gold with gem accents. Suna Brothers Jewelry will make its inaugural visit to Devon Oct. 18 and 19. All are welcome to learn about the heirloom qual- ity pieces available from this pur- Nancy Schuring and Julie veyor of ﬁne jewelry. By popular demand, Patricia Daunis will return Oct. 25 and 26. This top U.S. jewelry designer invites customers to bring their own gems to be mounted in her silver and gold designs. Devon remains the exclusive source for several ﬁne jewelry lines, including the Devon Original Designs. Devon also carries the Christopher Designs Criss-Cut line and Royal Asscher Diamonds. Devon has hundreds of beautiful diamond engagement rings, but custom designs are also available. Nancy’s charitable organization, the Devon Foundation, continues to support lapi- dary schools in Tanzania and Kenya, including the Arusha Vocational School. The foun- dation provides scholarships for African lapidary students, many of whom are women. This year, Nancy traveled to Kenya and Tanzania, where she visited the Arusha School. While in Africa, Nancy purchased gems from local mines to bolster Devon’s current collection -- the area’s largest selection of colored gemstones. Her choices included orange and red garnets, pastel blue and mauve zircons, and green and gold tourma- lines. Located 303 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff, Devon Fine Jewelry is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10-6, Thursday until 8, and Saturday from 10-5. Call (201) 848-8489 or visit www.devonﬁnejewelry.com. Be sure to “like” Devon Fine Jewelry on Facebook. Open door, service to others are key for Freeholder Maura DeNicola O ne of the best parts of my job as an elected ofﬁ- cial is recognizing young people for service to their community,” says Bergen County Freeholder Maura DeNicola.”Service to others, whether community ser- vice or public service, is one of the most important tools we have for changing and improving our world.” Freeholder DeNicola and her family continue to pursue that effort. Having served two terms on the Franklin Lakes Board of Education, as councilwoman and the ﬁrst woman mayor of Franklin Lakes, Maura was elected to the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders in November of 2010. In her three years on the Freeholder Board, she has chaired the county’s Department of Public Works, Personnel, and Com- munity Development committees among others. She is Bergen County’s Liaison for Veterans’ Services and has worked with the New Jersey State Department of Human Services to increase awareness and accessibility of services for the county’s citizens with disabilities. Her tireless record of community service was reﬂected in her selection as the recipient of the Don Bosco Prep President’s Award for Outstanding Commu- nity Service. She was named a “Cool Mayor” by the New Jersey Conference of Mayors for her efforts on behalf of the local environment and as freeholder she was the 2011 recipient of the Camp Glen Gray Conser- vation Award, an award particularly special as Scouting has been an important part of her family’s life. With jobs and taxes on everyone’s mind, Maura is a strong voice for taxpayers on the Freeholder Board and has been unafraid to take an independent stance when necessary on their behalf. Her priorities are maintaining quality of life for families and providing services in an efﬁcient and ﬁscally responsible way, along with grow- ing businesses and jobs in Bergen County. She is pursu- ing re-election this November. Freeholder Maura DeNicola with Governor Chris Christie A graduate of Boston College and Columbia Uni- versity Teachers’ College, Maura lives in Franklin Lakes with her husband of 29 years, Phil their four children – Philip, a Lieutenant and F-18 pilot in the U.S. Navy, Paul, an executive in ﬁnance, Conor, a mechanic and volunteer ﬁreﬁghter, and Lucia, a freshman in college - and a revolving door of friends and family. “I am here because of you and for you,” says Maura, reiterating her constant mantra in promoting an open door policy as an elected ofﬁcial. She may be con- tacted at her ofﬁce in Hackensack at mdenicola@co. bergen.nj.us or by calling (201) 336 – 6276. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 9, 2013 Obituaries Patricia Benvenuta Patricia Benvenuta, nee Maresca, of Elmwood Park, for- merly of Ridgewood, died Sept. 28. She is survived by her husband Dennis Benvenuta Sr. and her children Anthony Consiglio, Steven Consiglio, Joseph Consiglio, Christopher Consiglio, and Salvatore Consiglio. She is also survived by her step-children Dennis Benvenuta Jr. and Kimberly Ben- venuta, and eight grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Monica P. Buckel Monica P. Buckel of Glen Rock died Sept. 30. She was 46. She is survived by her husband Martin Buckel and her children Matthew, Michael, and Mark Buckel. She is also survived by her mother Josephine (Marfi) Mifsud and her siblings Mark, Maureen, and Melissa Mifsud. She was predeceased by her father Michael Mifsud. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Caggiano Funeral Home in Fair Lawn. Dorothy Jessie Jordan Dorothy Jessie Jordan of Waldwick, formerly of Glen Rock, died Sept. 28. She was 93. She was a graduate of John Adams High School in New York. She worked in the admitting office at Valley Hospital, and later as a medi- cal secretary for a Ridgewood orthopedist. She is survived by her daughters Joyce Schaefer of Mendham and Carole Vintalore of Rochelle Park, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her hus- band Clifford Jordan. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Wyckoff Reformed Church, 580 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 or a charity of choice. Timothy Raymond McGill Timothy Raymond McGill of Ramsey died Sept. 21. He was a U.S. Marine. He was a life-long resident of Ramsey where he played junior football and was active in the DARE Street Hockey program and the Ramsey Ice Hockey Association. In his junior year of high school, he attended the New Jersey State Police Trooper Youth Week where his sense of patriotism and military standards were formed. He graduated from Ramsey High School in 2001 and went directly into the Marine Corps. He was in Boot Camp at Parris Island when the 9/11 attacks occurred and he saw action as a machine gunner in the infantry in the second battle of Fallujah while with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force. After coming home from Iraq, he joined the Ramsey Fire Department as a volunteer. He continued his service to his country and joined the Rhode Island National Guard for its Special Forces Unit. He passed the initial phase of the training, which enabled him to pursue his Green Beret. He was awarded his Green Beret in May of 2011. Soon thereafter, he was stationed at Fort Myers in the State of Washington and was deployed to the jungles of the Philip- pines as part of a Special Forces successful rescue mission. In between these deployments, he would come home and serve as a volunteer firefighter in Ramsey. In January of 2013, he was assigned to the 1st Group Special Forces and was deployed to Afghanistan where he was killed by enemy gunfire on Sept. 21. He received 28 valor awards including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He is survived by his parents Ray and Carol of Ramsey, and his sisters Megan and Lindsay Vanderbeek. He is also survived by his grand- mother Catherine McGill. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded War- riors Fund or the Pit Bull Rescue. Henry J. Popjes Henry J. Popjes of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, for- merly of Franklin Lakes, died Sept. 29. He was 79. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was an accoun- tant at Ford Motor Company and Fine Organics Corp. He supported church missions and volunteered at Hershey Medical Center. He is survived by his wife Janet (Druk- ker) Popjes, and his sons Scott of Sunland, California and Eric Popjes of Hershey, Pennsylvania. He is also survived by two grandchildren, and his siblings Jacob Popjes and Florence Popjes. Memorial donations may be made to Hope Community Church Mission Fund, 1806 Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy PA 17552 or Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Palliative Medicine, H-106, 500 Univer- sity Drive, P.O. Box 850 Hershey PA 17033. Edward William Schwehm Edward William Schwehm of Ridgewood died Oct. 1. He was 62. He received his bachelor’s degree in electri- cal engineering and his master’s of business administration from Fairleigh Dickinson. He was the owner of Brund- age Associates, Inc., a manufacturer’s sales representative agency selling industrial products to distributors and origi- nal equipment manufacturers in the tri-state area. He was an active member in the community, volunteering at his church, West Side Presbyterian Church, and coaching his children’s sports teams. He is survived by his wife Wendy, and his children Edward Adam Schwehm and Kristina Ashley Schwehm. He is also survived by his mother Edith Schwehm and one granddaughter. He was predeceased by his father Eduard Schwehm. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Brain and Tissue Bank, 31 Center Drive, Building 31, Room 2803, Bethesda, MD 20892. Hope C. Smith Hope C. Smith, nee Cimmino, of Ridgewood, formerly of New Milford, died Oct. 1. She was 82. She was a gradu- ate of Berkley College in 1952 and worked at the Hacken- sack Cable Company for 10 years. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood. She is survived by her husband Charles Smith and her daugh- ters Alison O’Connor and Carla DiFranza. She is also sur- vived by three grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834. Fighting fraud (continued from page 6) opinion. • Do some research. Contact the Better Business Bureau, local consumer protection agency, state attor- ney general, or National Fraud Information Center before doing business with any unfamiliar companies or organi- zations. • Don’t ever fall for the “free prize” line that many scammers use. If a caller says the payment is for taxes, he or she is violating federal law. • Don’t commit to any investments before reviewing the information with a trusted friend, family member, or financial advisor. • Never send money or give out personal information, such as credit card numbers and expiration dates, bank account numbers, dates of birth, or Social Security num- bers, to strangers. • When using an ATM, take care to ensure there is no one nearby trying to access your PIN and “skim” your account. Unfortunately, there are as many different scams as there are scammers. While these categories are on the rise, seniors should be vigilant at all times when being offered a deal that “won’t last” or requires them to “act now.” Don’t be afraid to hang up the phone, close the front door, or turn away from anyone, for any reason. A CPA can help seniors analyze their current financial situation and determine the best course of action for the future. To locate a ualified professional, visit findacpa. org, the NJSCPA’s free, online Find-A-CPA service. Resolution (continued from page 4) The resolution as unanimously approved by the four council members present -- Councilwoman Gwenn Hauck was absent -- described the menorah as a “non-secular dis- play, to wit, a menorah” and said the northwest corner of Memorial Park at Van Neste Square facing East Ridgewood Avenue in front of the Godwin Memorial “is particularly suited for such displays due to its visibility, the ability to accommodate additional displays, and the historic use of the park for community and civic events.” “This is just a temporary measure,” Mayor Aronsohn said. “The reason why we’re doing this by a resolution is that there isn’t really time for an ordinance.” “I think this is a learning process,” said Deputy Mayor Albert Pucciarelli. The menorah will be displayed, at the expense of the Jewish congregation and friends, from Nov. 25 through Jan. 3 of 2014. “We have to follow this with an ordinance on a future basis,” Mayor Aronson said. J. KOSTER October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 19 Why the Grandparent Scam works Brrrrring! “Hello, is this Mrs. Smith? It is? Madame, this is Sergeant Preston of the Northwest Mounted Police and his dog, Yukon King. We’re holding your grandson, Algernon, for a drunken driving accident in which an elderly Eskimo was injured and his igloo was destroyed. Unless we get $14,000, your grandson Algernon will not be represented by a lawyer at the hearing and may wind up in prison with hardened offenders until his trial sometime later in the century. Let me give you a number and you can send us the money immediately by Western Union.” Would you fall for this? If you had a grandson named Algernon and had never heard about the Grandparent Scam, you just might. The Grandparent Scam is one of the meanest scams out there, short of actual threats of violence. Get-rich- quick schemes, nasty as they are, target people who have ample money. So do the Nigerian inheritance scams. Some people even target their own relatives. One guy who was pulled in by the police some months ago told friends and relatives that, if he could get his hands on some quick money for real estate closings, he could pay them back with sizable interest in a matter of days or weeks. The properties he said he was closing on were not even for sale. A telephone call to a Realtor could have disclosed this information, but people tend to trust rela- tives and friends. The Grandparent Scam is remarkably common. Many instances have taken place in Ridgewood, and some in Glen Rock. Wyckoff is an especially notable target, despite the fact that police in all three towns responsibly post warnings urging people to call the local police first or talk to Algernon before they send any money. If the grandparents send the first increment of money, generally in the range of $10,000 to $20,000, the caller will hit them up for another increment of similar size for some other expense. This is not an Amazon herbal remedy scheme or a fake donation ploy for the widows and orphans of Navy SEALS. Those were despicable, but they were small change. The Grandparent Scam is for some big money. Shortly, the grandson turns up at home or back in the college dorm. The grandson reports that he had not been arrested, and the grandparents are out a very sizable amount of money. The scammers obviously target affluent towns like those in northwest Bergen County. Con artists gather information in advance. Social media outlets are a great place to find details about college-age kids, including whose grandparents live in wealthy communities. Once the phone call is made, the scammer has three psycho- logical edges over the hapless victim. First, honesty really is the best policy, at least in the long run. People who can afford to stay around here once the kids are out of school probably got that way by keep- ing their word and by running legal businesses or respon- sible behavior in their professions. Crooks often do well in the short term, but when the bottom falls out, they hit the skids rather quickly. Because the grandparents are honest, they expect that anyone who calls them knowing their name and posing as a law enforcement officer or attorney is also honest. Second, the love of children is a healthy natural instinct that comports rather well with the ability to make and save money. I recently saw a documentary on PBS in which polar bears, driven south of their usual range by global warming, showed up on the nesting grounds of migratory birds and started to eat the birds’ eggs and chicks. The adult birds attacked the polar bears, pecking their faces and their rumps until blood was visible. A skua has no real chance against a polar bear -- but the need to defend its offspring is stronger than fear, and stronger than logic. Healthy people feel the same way. Love them or hate them, people with sizable savings accounts and respectable addresses usually care about their children and grandchildren. Runaway parents rarely prosper in the long term. Third is the sinister secret: Mothers-in-law and daugh- ters-in-law almost never get along and almost never agree on the best way to raise kids. I have mentioned this to men and women who knew they would not be quoted, and they all agreed with me behind their spouses’ backs. People of the generation 10 years ahead of mine -- the grandparents of college-aged kids -- generally believe in a lot more discipline than people in the generation 10 years younger than mine. If a mother-in-law disagrees with her daughter-in-law’s tactics in raisings kids, and bluntly does not trust her daughter-in-law to raise the kids right, a kid’s drunk driving or drug arrest in a foreign country or a far-away state is just what the mother-in-law would expect. The chance to rush to the rescue not only allows the grandmother to validate her concerns about the daughter-in-law’s mothering skills, but also allows her to demonstrate the importance of thrift: “I can afford to bail Algernon out of prison because Hubby and I saved our money instead of spending it all like you did!” The ability to control both the healthy instinct to pro- tect the young and the more insidious instinct to show up a subconscious rival represents a real hurdle. Some people have trouble with it. Another sad factor also intervenes in this scam. Some older folks have such sporadic contact with their own grandchildren that they cannot recognize their voices, at least not in a moment of panic. Faced with the need to protect the grandchild, the subconscious desire to show up the in-law, and the inability to recognize the voice of a seldom-seen grandson under stress, the grandparents head for Western Union and the money flies off to the tropics and is not seen again. Commendably, so many of these cases have occurred in recent months that even Western Union has begun to warn people not to send the money. Police invariably warn the grandparents not to send the money unless they are absolutely sure the grandson is in custody. Most of the time, the grandson is safe, some- where far from the scene of the fraudulent non-existent drunk driving or drug arrest, and would be better off if the grandparents put the money in a trust fund for him. Accidents do happen, but phone calls from people you do not know describing drunk-driving collisions or drug arrests in foreign countries are not accidents: They are the harbingers of one of the meanest scams in the business. Arboretum sets festival, events The Thiekle Arboretum has a full roster of activities planned for October beginning with its first Fall Festival benefit set for Sunday, Oct. 13. At noon, certified NIA instructor, Mary Jo Dervos will begin the festival with an hour long NIA fitness class. The class will be held in the parking lot at the Glen Rock Pool. NIA classes are performed to a wide variety of music styles, and offer a unique combination of 52 moves that correspond to the main areas of the body: the base, core, and upper extremities. These moves combine martial arts, dance, and healing arts. Visitors are invited to join Dervos for a new, fun, and creative path to health and well-being. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. The cost to attend the class is $10 and pro- ceeds will be donated to the Thielke Arboretum Environ- mental Education Building Fund. Festival events will continue at 1 p.m. at the arbore- tum located at 460 Doremus Avenue. Festival visitors may spend their time learning about backyard beekeeping, trout fishing, go on a scavenger hunt, stop for some cider and doughnuts, buy a handcrafted wooden bowl from arbore- tum wood in the Green Leaf Shop, and take an arboretum tour with tree expert Paul Mast. Entrance is by donation. Proceeds will benefit the Environmental Education Center Building Fund. Fall programs at the arboretum will continue on Satur- day, Oct. 19 with an Arboretum-A Walk in the Woods at 7:30 p.m. Participants will start the nighttime walk with a spooky story by professional storyteller Julie Della Torre. Families are reminded to bring flashlights for a very differ- ent kind of Saturday night in the neighborhood! The arboretum will hold its Spring Bulb Planting on Sunday, Oct. 20. Beginning at 1:30 p.m., volunteers will help plant 1,000 daffodils bulbs. Volunteers of all ages are needed for various related activities. Participants should bring gloves and gardening tools. The Thielke Arboretum, a fresh water wetland, is an 11-acre certified wildlife habitat that is open to the public from dawn to dusk 365 days a year. The property includes several well-maintained trails through the woods, a well- stocked fish pond, and over 100 different species of trees. For further information about programs, member infor- mation, and how to arrange a visit, call (201) 447-0452 or visit the Thielke Arboretum at www.glenrockarboretum. org. The Thielke Arboretum is maintained by The Friends of the Thielke Arboretum, Inc. Gold Star Mothers and several of the chapter’s members, Leslie Kruithof of the NJ State Elks Association Project Hope, numerous military veterans, and at least one Gold Star Mother. As an important adjunct to the ceremony, VFW Post 192 Commander Matt Bombace provided a Soldier’s Cross, which had a very special meaning to him and the other combat comrades in attendance. After a prayer by local clergy and then a brief introduc- tion and Pledge of Allegiance by Bob Paoli, Ridgewood’s American Legion Post 53 commander, Maria Bombace gave a heartfelt and moving prologue. Hauck spoke briefly and read several poignant poems. Donovan avowed that, as long as she is county executive, she will ensure that our military and those who sacrificed their lives for this coun- try will not be forgotten. The Ridgewood High School Project Interact students read the 32 names of those military service members in the North Jersey area who paid the ultimate price since approx- imately 2001 in the various conflicts in the Middle East. After each name was read, a luminaria was lit by a Boy Scout and a bell was tolled. A photo gallery of 154 military service members who gave their ultimate sacrifice was pro- vided by the Elks and displayed above the luminarias. To conclude the ceremony, American Legion Post 53 member Larry Hanlon played “Taps,” Jim Roth sang “Amazing Grace,” a clergyman offered a prayer, and Paoli thanked everyone for attending. (continued from page 5) commemorating the Gold Star Mothers in the North Jersey area. In 2011, Ridgewood resident Maria Bombace, mother of an Iraq combat Marine who is now commander of VFW Post 192 and another son currently serving in the U.S. Army, coordinated and conducted a ceremony in Ridgewood at Van Neste Park that has become the mainstay event in this area for Gold Star Mother’s Day. This year, approximately 1,000 luminarias graced the walkways in and around Van Neste Park. Prior to this ceremony, the officials from Ridgewood and Ho-Ho-Kus promulgated resolutions in their respective communities recognizing this occasion. In addition to the large turnout of the general public, in attendance at this year’s ceremony were local clergy members, Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan, Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn, Ridgewood Council- woman Gwenn Hauck and other council members, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Ridgewood High School students and representatives of Project Interact, Blue Star Mothers Chapter 3 of North Jersey President Marge Sietsma Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • October 9, 2013 ‘Enough Said’ provides look at middle-age romance by Dennis Seuling “Enough Said” focuses on divorced single parent Eva (Julia Louis-Drey- fus) who visits clients in their homes in her capacity as masseuse. She enjoys her work, but is apprehensive about her daugh- ter Ellen’s (Tracey Fairaway) imminent departure for college. At a party, she meets Albert (James Gandolfini), who is also on the verge of having an empty nest with his own daughter going off to college in the fall. Albert is sweet, gentle, funny, and Eva finds him charming. They go on a date, hit it off, and their relationship deepens. Meanwhile, Marianne (Catherine Keener), a famous poet/author -- and divor- cee -- becomes a new client of Eva’s and soon befriends her. As the women share their thoughts about their lives, children, and former husbands, Marianne can’t stop enumerating how annoying, even disgust- ing, her ex was. Hearing these marriage war stories as Marianne’s confidante, Eva begins to question her own developing relationship with Albert. This romantic drama benefits hand- somely from the relationship between Louis-Dreyfus and Gandolfini. There is definite chemistry between them that makes their characters seem very real, very human. In their scenes together, there is an ease of performance that never smacks of scripted dialogue. It is natural, easy, and sometimes appropriately awkward as the two get to know each other. The “meet cute” scene finds each one declaring that they don’t find anyone at the party attractive, yet they share a similar sense of humor and considerable apprehension about saying goodbye to their daughters. Writer/director Nicole Holofcener often seems to be padding her story with sub- plots that go nowhere, such as Eva’s close relationship with a neighbor’s daughter, Chloe (Tavi Gevinson), and Ellen’s resul- tant resentment. This attachment to Chloe is likely meant as Eva’s defense against empty nest syndrome, but consumes a con- siderable amount of screen time and seems contrived in an otherwise believable story. Though the film leans more toward drama than comedy, its farcical facet is an important part of the unfolding story. The movie’s strong point is the casting. Both Louis-Dreyfus and Gandolfini shine. Gandolfini is especially impressive in contrast with his unforgettable mobster Tony Soprano. His Albert is a gentle giant. He is physically imposing, but sensitive and affectionate. He makes the character instantly likable and, in a deeply sym- pathetic performance, conveys a sweetly rakish manner with an underlying sad- ness. Louis-Dreyfus, who cut her comic teeth on nine seasons of “Seinfeld,” plays Eva realistically without sitcom exaggeration. Her delivery is slower, more deliberate, and thoughtful than her work on “Seinfeld” or, more recently, “Veep.” To the credit of both actress and director, Eva registers as a person, not a mere joke machine. Marianne’s character is not as fully developed as the two leads, but Keener does a credible job as an affluent, some- what famous figure. But buying her as a successful poet is a stretch. Toni Collette co-stars as Eva’s best friend, Sarah, who serves as her sounding board and dispenser of advice. A tired attempt at humor between Sarah and her housekeeper quickly runs Albert (James Gandolfini) and Eva (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) strike up a friendship that leads to romance in ‘Enough Said.’ out of steam. Rated PG-13, “Enough Said” is an uneven picture that provides a sometimes serious, sometimes humorous look at middle-age romance. Director Holofcener is terrific at writing crisp, witty, charac- ter-appropriate dialogue. She does not go for one-line zingers, but works toward revealing character through the words they speak. October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • Page 21 ‘Mama’s Family’ highlights dysfunctional group by Dennis Seuling “Mama’s Family: The Complete Series” (Time Life) collects all episodes of one of the top comedy TV shows of the 1980s. Vicki Lawrence stars as Thelma “Mama” Harper, matriarch of a squabbling family in the Midwest- ern blue-collar suburb of Raytown. Mama is a formida- ble, buxom, gray-haired, no-nonsense widow with sharp opinions and a fiery temper and is not shy about speaking her mind. She shares her small house with her sister Fran (Rue McClanahan), a journalist for the local newspaper. Mama’s slow-witted son Vint (Ken Berry), a locksmith, moves in at the start of the series with his irritating kids, Buzz (Eric Brown) and Sonja (Karin Argoud), after his wife has run off to become a Vegas showgirl. Vint soon takes up with flirtatious neighbor Naomi (Doro- thy Lyman). Mama’s extended family includes her two daughters, highfalutin’ Ellen (Betty White) and high- strung Eunice (Carol Burnett), and Eunice’s husband, Ed (Harvey Korman). “Mama’s Family,” a spinoff of a series of sketches called “The Family” developed for “The Carol Burnett Show” in 1974, debuted on NBC in January 1983 and ran for six seasons. Mama’s trademark is the acerbic, snappy retort combined with a severe, judgmental countenance that could give a hit man pause. The success of the series lies in its ability to balance broad comedy with warm- hearted family drama. This box set contains all 130 episodes on 24 DVDs. The first two seasons feature the rare, original broadcast Vicki Lawrence as Thelma ‘Mama’ Harper in the 1980s TV sitcom, ‘Mama’s Family.’ masters of the shows with Korman’s pompous introduc- tions as Alistair Quince (spoofing Alistair Cooke). The set also contains 10 hours of extras, including a cast Advertise your restaurant in The Villadom TIMES. You’ll reach over 47,000 households. 201-652-0744 www.villadom.com Cook Up Some Business! reunion roundtable with Lawrence, Berry, Lyman, and others. Bonus features also include new interviews with cast and crew (including Betty White), a one-on-one of Vicki interviewing Mama via split screen, a new Bur- nett and Lawrence interview, the 1982 CBS-TV movie “Eunice,” and several “Family” sketches from “The Carol Burnett Show.” “The Dark Knight Trilogy: Ultimate Collector’s Edi- tion” (Warner Home Video) is a six-disc Blu-ray box set of Christopher Nolan’s reimagining of the Batman fran- chise, starting with “Batman Begins” (2005) and con- tinuing with “The Dark Knight” (2008) and “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012), along with bonus material. The set also includes two new featurettes and new collectible memorabilia. The first featurette, “The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of the Dark Knight Trilogy,” focuses on the estab- lishment of the franchise. It contains never-before-seen footage, rare moments, and exclusive interviews with director Guillermo Del Toro, film critic Richard Roeper, and others. The second is a conversation between direc- tors Christopher Nolan and Richard Donner (“Superman: The Movie”) as they discuss the ups and downs of bring- ing the two most iconic superheroes to the big screen. Memorabilia includes Mattel Hot Wheels vehicles The Tumbler, The Batpod, and The Bat; gift cards featuring Scarecrow, Joker, Bane, Harvey Dent, and Ra’s al Ghul; and a 48-page hardcover book featuring production stills and behind-the-scenes images from all three movies. (continued on Crossword page) Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • October 9, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) “Stuck in Love” (Millennium) is a comedy/drama about a dysfunctional family of writers. Bill Borgens (Greg Kin- near) is a successful writer who has not written anything since his wife, Erica (Jennifer Connelly), left him. While Bill is still trying to cope with Erica leaving him for a younger man, he is grooming his two kids, Samantha (Lily Collins) and Rusty (Nat Wolff), to be writers. The kids are having their own difficulties navigating matters of the heart. The film is particularly effective in its portrayal of relationships shared by various family members, and by the children and their infatuations. As with many films about writers, “Stuck in Love” appears more concerned with the romantic doings of its characters than with writing, a tough task to portray inter- estingly and cinematically. The cast is engaging, however, and elevates this picture from the merely routine. Special features on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include direc- tor’s commentary and a making-of featurette. “The Exorcist” (Warner Home Video) is available in a new Blu-ray 40th Anniversary edition. It contains both the original theatrical version and the extended director’s cut. One of the most frightening motion pictures, “The Exor- cist” is based on the best-seller by William Peter Blatty which, in turn, was based on an actual, recorded incident. The book and film expanded on the incident to create some of the most terrifying images ever. The story concerns young Regan McNeil (Linda Blair), who suddenly seems to have become demonically possessed. Her mother, Chris (Ellen Burstyn), consults numerous medical specialists, none of whom can offer an explanation of the child’s bizarre behavior. Desperate, she begs local priest/psychiatrist Damian Karras (Jason Miller) to see her daughter. Karras, undergoing a spiritual crisis of his own, joins experienced exorcist Father Merrin (Max Von Sydow), in an attempt to drive out the evil forces that are weakening Regan and threaten to kill her. Directed by William Friedkin (“The French Connec- tion”), “The Exorcist” received 10 Academy Award nomi- nations, including Best Picture, and won Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Sound. Special features on the three-disc set include the featurette “Beyond Compre- hension: William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist;” “Talk of the Devil,” background on the case that inspired “The Exor- cist;” commentary by William Peter Blatty; camera and makeup tests; a discussion of the different versions of the movie; sketches and storyboards; and a 40-page book in which director Friedkin recounts his on-set experiences. “The Secret of Crickley Hall” (BBC), a thriller based on a novel by James Herbert, begins a year after the dis- appearance of five-year-old Cam Caleigh. The little boy’s parents, Gabe (Tom Ellis) and Eve (Suranne Jones), seek a new start for their family and move to Crickley Hall, a seemingly perfect country house. But when Eve begins to hear Cam’s cries and a frenzied cane-wielding specter goes after their terrified daughters, the Caleighs realize that the house comes with a lot more than simple, uncomplicated country living. 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Contact Marie Bicks at (646) 286-8588 or Frances Ekblom at (201) 602-4683 for details. The deadline to respond is Oct. 21. Library displays Bolger portrait The Ridgewood Library is displaying Virginia Bor- ghese’s oil painting of village philanthropist David Bolger outside the library’s Heritage Center. In 2011, Bolger donated the funds to make the Heritage Center a reality. Currently, patrons have access to genea- logical materials, ancestry databases on the Internet, and archives from Ridgewood and Bergen County, all within a space devoted to local history and genealogy. Borghese is a local artist who painted the portrait after Bolger sat for a single session. Her painting is on loan to the library. The library is located at 125 North Maple Avenue. Band plans salute to veterans The Ridgewood Concert Band will begin its 31 st season with “Salute to Our Nation’s Veterans” on Friday, Oct. 25. The performance will be held at 8 p.m. at West Side Presby- terian Church in Ridgewood. A prelude by the New Jersey City University Wind Symphony will begin at 7:30 p.m. Current and retired United States servicemen and women are invited to attend the concert free of charge. Program highlights will include Holsinger’s “To Tame the Perilous Skies,” “1812 Overture” by Tchaikovsky, and Sou- sa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Joining the RCB will be guest soloist Donald Batchelder, principal trumpet player for the New York City Opera. Colonel Bryan Shelburne, retired director of the U.S. Army Band, Pershing’s Own, will be guest conductor for Morton Gould’s “West Point Symphony.” Guest soloists will also include soprano Mary Kay Messenger and euphonium player John Palatucci. Admission for non-military individuals is $20 for adults, and $15 for seniors. Student tickets are $7. Tickets may be purchased at the door or at www.ridgewoodband.org. Conservancy seeks volunteer gardeners The Conservancy for Ridgewood Public Lands is seek- ing volunteers to help plant some 6,000 daffodil bulbs throughout the village. This beautification effort will be held Sunday, Oct. 20. To volunteer, contact Maribeth Lane at njlanes1@verizon.net, Cynthia Halaby at cynthia@halaby. net, or Diane Walker at walker447@yahoo.com. The volunteers’ efforts will be celebrated at a Daffodil Festival slated for Sunday, April 27, 2014. Church announces fundraiser On Tuesday, Oct. 8, Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse at 95 Linwood Avenue in Washington Township will sponsor a Community Night fundraiser for the benefit of Ridgewood’s historic Old Paramus Reformed Church. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of all lunch and dinner purchases to the church. Restaurant hours are 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Participants must present a Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse coupon located at the Old Paramus Church’s website: www. oldparamus.org. Visit the homepage and scroll down to the bottom. For more information, call (201) 444-5933 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. weekdays. Club hosts Beauty & Style benefit The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood will hold its Third Annual Beauty, Style, and Party Planning event on Thurs- day, Oct. 10 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the clubhouse at 215 West Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Sharing the Arts, a non-profit per- forming arts conservatory serving children with mild to moderate developmental delays. Local businesses will donate beverages, appetizers, and desserts, wines for tasting, and floral arrangements. A fashion show will also be presented. A boutique will feature clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, stationery, and home furnishings. Event reservations are $50 per person or $450 for a group of 10. Register online at RidgewoodWomansClub. com or send checks made payable to the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood to 215 West Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood NJ 07450. All reservations will be held at the door. No tick- ets will be mailed. The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood is a non-profit organi- zation dedicated to serving the community. YWCA’s Vacation Day Program includes Trip to Lentini Farm The YWCA Bergen County is offering its Vacation Day program for children in kindergarten through grade six on Oct.14. Children will enjoy a trip to Lentini’s Farm in Newton. The day’s activities include a corn maze, hay maze, hay ride, apple cider, pumpkins, tire crawl and pet- ting zoo, supervised by YWCA’s trained child care staff. The event is open to families already enrolled in YWCA Before and After School Programs as well as to those who are not. The YWCA Vacation Day program provides full day care from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on designated school holi- days. Based at the YWCA’s 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood facility, the program is supervised by the YWCA’s trained child care staff. The fee is $55 per child per day for families that are currently participating in YWCA Before or After School programs, and $75 for non-participating families. Advance registration is required. To register call (201) 444- 5600 extension 352 or visit www.ywcabergencounty.org for details and registration forms. YWCA Before and After School Programs are offered at schools in seven Bergen County districts: Allendale, Cresskill, Dumont, Old Tappan, Oradell, Ridgewood, and Westwood. An after kindergarten program is available in Oradell. All programs are licensed by the State of New Jersey, Department of Children & Families. We welcome press releases from our readers. Items may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednes- day at noon the week prior to publication. Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 9, 2013 Getting rid of drafts increases comfort, saves energy Think about what it might be like if you turned up the heat and then opened all of the windows. All of that warm air would rush right out, and you would be left with a cold home and a hefty heating bill. A home that is full of drafts is inefficient and expen- sive. Drafty homes are not just a problem when the weather is cold, as air that seeps in when you are trying to keep the home cool can be an inefficient nuisance, too. Higher energy bills and wasted resources do not have to be toler- ated if you simply scour your home for drafts, sealing them to cut energy costs and make the home more comfortable. Drafts are often small cracks around windows and doors, but there are many other places where drafts can form. Knowing some of the less visible spots where drafts come from may help you to seal out unwanted cold air more effectively. Attic: Homes that feature attics with pull-down stairs tend to be drafty. In such homes, a large hole is cut out of the ceiling so residents can access the attic. Instead of thick insulation, these homes may only have a sheet of plywood blocking the interior space from the outdoors, as many attics are directly vented to the roof. To determine if there is a leak, turn on the attic light, close the attic door, and check to see if you can see the light on from below. If so, there is a gap letting both the light and air escape. In addi- tion to using flexible rubber around the opening of the attic to better seal the door when it is closed, think about adding a thicker, more insulated door. Dryer vents: The standard home laundry dryer vents outdoors via an exhaust duct. This duct is open to the out- doors, and it may be letting cold air into the home. That is because there is typically a flimsy flapper made of sheet metal on the outside of the vent to help protect against air infiltration. Over time, dryer lint can accumulate at the vent opening, causing the metal flapper to stay open when it should close. Homeowners can invest in dryer seals that close the vent when the dryer is not in use. This prevents cold air from entering the house, and keeps out pests, like bugs and rodents. Pipes: Check pipes that exit the home, such as those that feed outdoor water spigots, as such pipes can let cold air back into the house. The same can be said for waste pipes. Also, check to see if pipes that connect to garages, basements, and crawl spaces are not insulated. Use seal- ant around these pipes to block drafts into the home. Foam insulation can be sprayed into small crevices, where it will expand and harden, blocking off air access. These damp, cool spots are also great places for insects to enter the home. Sealing drafts also may prevent bugs from coming indoors. Fireplaces: Although fireplaces often make for decora- tive and appealing accents to a home, many are not effec- tive sources of ambient heat. They may draw more warm air out of the flue than they bring into the house. When a fireplace is not in use, air can rise out of the chimney and a draft can be felt in the home. Some studies indicate that an open damper on an unused fireplace, even in a well- insulated home, can increase overall heating and cooling energy consumption by 30 percent. Remember to always keep the damper shut when the fireplace is not in use and use a glass cover you can seal tightly to further block the opening to the fireplace from the living space. Fireplace plugs, which can keep out drafts during the season when fireplaces are not in use, may also be a worthwhile investment. Electrical outlets: Outlets and light switches can be significant sources of drafts in a home. Check to see that the switch plates are secure. If drafts still come through, employ outlet draft blockers to prevent cool air from enter- ing the home and warm air from exiting. Homeowners can address drafts in a variety of ways, and doing so can make a home more comfortable and cut energy costs considerably. October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 27 Create a peaceful, healthy sleeping environment It is easy to overlook the benefits of a good night’s sleep. Without adequate rest, a person can be left feeling irritable, distracted, and sluggish. Those who repeatedly do not get enough sleep could be facing other health problems, too. For some, the secret to getting a better sleep is modifying the sleeping environment. Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that insufficient sleep has become a public health epidemic. An estimated 50 to 70 million American adults report having a sleep or wakefulness dis- order, and women are twice as likely to suffer from insom- nia than men. The organization Better Sleep for Life adds that one in three people suffer from some form of insomnia during their lifetime. In some instances, lack of sleep or too much sleep might be indicative of a medical condition, but it could just be related to poor sleep hygiene and an uncomfortable sleep- ing environment. Making some changes could make all the difference. Start with the mattress. People spend between seven to 10 hours in bed each and every night. An uncomfortable mattress could be an underlying factor in sleep problems. If the bed is several years old, it could pay to invest in a new mattress and box spring. Couples who share beds that are too small may find that upgrading to a larger mattress will provide the room they need. If a new mattress is not in the budget, buying a mattress topper in memory foam could mask any problems for the time being. Balance light and dark. In order to trigger sleepiness at the right time, it is essential to get at least 30 minutes of natural sunlight each day during the morning or afternoon. In the evening, begin dimming the lights to trigger the body’s natural internal clock and stimulate the production of the natural hormone melatonin, which relaxes the body into sleep. Keep a dark bedroom, and invest in blackout curtains if necessary. Consider white noise. Giving the brain a noise to asso- ciate with relaxing sleep can help. White noise can also mask other sounds that may distract sleep, such as traffic or a partner’s snoring. White noise can come from a spe- cial alarm clock that provides soothing sounds of rain or waves. Many people find that running a fan in the bedroom provides the right amount of noise and helps circulate air throughout the room. Make the bedroom a cozy retreat. The bedroom should be a relaxing sanctuary. Fill it with cozy cushions and pil- lows. Make sure the room is clean and clutter-free. Relaxing blues and purples can be soothing colors to use in decorat- ing, and the use of lavender essential oil could also add to the relaxing environment. Avoid distractions. When setting up a bedroom, do not fill it with electronics, such as a computer, tablet, and tele- vision. These devices could contribute to wakefulness. Keep cool. A cool bedroom is key to drifting off to sleep. Sweating and overheating can keep you awake, so drop the temperature down at night and dress lightly for bed. You want to feel comfortable and not too hot or cold. If sleeplessness becomes a chronic problem and is not alleviated by changing the sleeping environment, visit a doctor. Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • October 9, 2013