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Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432-0096 of Hawthorne Total Window & Wall Fashions 7 Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • October 23, 2013 Villadom Happenings Visit the Monster Mash A ghoulish DJ will be on hand at the Wyckoff Family YMCA to help guests “mash the night away” on Oct. 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This fright-filled night will include food, games, a costume contest, and fun for $20 per family. Call (201) 891-2081 to register. The Y is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Discover local research resources The Oct. 28 meeting of the Genealogical Society of Bergen County will be held at 7 p.m. at the Ridgewood Public Library, 125 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. Research Librarian Peggy Norris will discuss resources for genealogical research that are available at the library’s Heritage Center. The society’s meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.njgsbc.org. Churches to hold directed retreat The Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River will co-sponsor a directed retreat with Saint Paul’s Church of Ramsey during the week of Nov. 2 through 9. Group meetings will be held at the beginning and end of the retreat. These meetings will be held Nov. 2 and 9 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Church of the Presentation, 271 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. From Monday through Friday, each person will meet with his or her spiritual director for 30 minutes daily at a mutually convenient time. Participants will be asked to commit to a half hour of prayer each day. There is no charge to participate, but a freewill offering may be made at the concluding group meeting. For details and registration, contact Ruth Harrison at (551) 427-7440 or ruthharr@optonline.net by Oct. 29. Learn about veterans’ programs Veterans and their families are invited to an Oct. 26 pro- gram on veterans’ benefits. The session will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. in the all-purpose room at the Paramus Veterans Home at 1 Veterans Drive in Paramus. The program is sponsored by Bergen County American Legion Commander Bob Salvini, Service Officer Vic Rug- giero, and Assistant Service Officer Mike Parsons. A representative from the VA Outreach Program with the Office of the Chief of Staff and the local veterans of Bergen County American Legion will discuss programs and answer questions about veterans’ benefits and health care, Legion programs, veterans’ employment, Legion ben- efits, and other matters pertaining to vets. RSVP to Vic Ruggiero at ruggierovictor@yahoo.com or Bob Salvini at bobsalvini@att.net. Halloween costumes, apple pies available The Clothesline Thrift Shop at Archer United Methodist Church has “mint condition” Halloween costumes in stock. Fall fundraiser More than 130 people gathered at Varka in Ramsey for Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative’s Fall Luncheon. BVMI Board Chairman Michael Azzara and his wife Kathy are pictured at the event greeting Linda Kopff (far left) and Mary Krugman (far right). Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative provides free primary and preventive health care to low-income, working residents of Bergen County who cannot afford insurance. The shop is located in the Archer United Methodist Church at 37 East Allendale Avenue in Allendale. The shop also has a good selection of designer cloth- ing and handbags, vintage jewelry, milk glass, and willow dishes. In addition, the shop is selling homemade frozen apple pies made by the women of Archer United Methodist Church for $10 each. The Thrift Shop accepts donations and new or gently used items during regular business hours. Proceeds fund Archer United Methodist Church and its missions. Inven- tory that is not sold within a period of time is donated to local charities. Davis to address Master Gardeners The Bergen County Master Gardeners will host guest speaker Pamela Davis on Oct. 22. The 7:30 p.m. meeting will be held in the first floor meeting room at the County Administration Building, One Bergen Plaza, County Place in Hackensack. The feature presentation will be “Diggin’ In: Garden Tool Maintenance.” All are welcome to learn how and when to take care of their gardening tools, and to discover new tools and rediscover some old, forgotten ones. Davis educates and empowers children and adults through environmentally sound and sustainable practices from seed to pantry. She presents workshops and classes that include community, school, and urban gardening. Davis holds a host of certifications. She is a Master Gar- dener, a certified Master Composter, and a Master Food Preserver. For details, contact Tracey Fraser at (201) 768-1856 or (continued on page 22) October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 3 Area Benefits of renewable energy project draw surprise by John Koster Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronson and Village Engineer Christopher Rutishauser were delighted with the anticipated benefits of a renewable energy project at the Ridgewood water pollution control plant, but Glen Rock Mayor John van Keuren was somewhat less than thrilled by inter-com- munity communications. “Our public partnership with NSU (Natural Systems Utilities), Middlesex Water Company, and American Refining and Biochemical makes Ridgewood a national leader in sustainable municipal wastewater treatment,” said Mayor Aronsohn. “Producing energy at our facilities reduces cost while powering the facility with 100 percent renewable energy provides environmental benefits for the community. To be able to accomplish this at no capital cost to the taxpayer while realizing environmental benefits for the village is something we can all take pride in.” Four solar generation facilities were constructed on sev- eral properties including Ridgewood Village Hall, the fire department headquarters, the EMS Building, and the Water Pollution Control Facility and have been activated and have been providing electricity since February. The renewal energy generated by all four sites -- includ- ing the pollution control center located in Glen Rock on land owned by Ridgewood -- are being sold to 3Degrees, a company involved in the renewable energy marketplace. The company supplies the Glen Rock-based treatment plant owned and operated by Ridgewood with the energy gener- ated. The project also converts locally generated methane gas to electricity. The public/private partnership between Ridgewood and 3Degrees was recognized with an Environmental Achieve- ment Award from PlanSmart NJ, an independent non-profit planning and research organization. The participants generated a press release citing the operation as “significantly reducing the demand on the electric grid benefiting the village and its neighbor com- munity, the Borough of Glen Rock. This landmark achieve- ment results in utility cost savings and lowers the village’s Advisory board to focus on ‘respect’ The new campaign of the Community Relations Advi- sory Board of Ridgewood and Glen Rock will focus on “respect.” During the coming month, committee members and volunteers will canvass the business districts in both towns and ask business owners to display a poster depict- ing civility. The poster is entitled “Respect: Give it to Get it.” On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the group will unveil the poster at its meeting set for at 7 p.m. in the first floor Garden Room of the Village of Ridgewood Municipal Building, 131 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. The community is invited to share light refreshments and an opportunity to learn more about the board’s work. Posters will be avail- able for all who attend. The Community Relations Advisory Board, appointed by the mayors of Ridgewood and Glen Rock, was created to overcome bias attitudes toward persons or groups based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orienta- tion, or disability. Meetings are open to the public and provide a safe envi- ronment for community members experiencing or witness- ing bias-related crime to be heard. Individuals working or living within the Ridgewood environs who have experi- enced bias intimidation, housing discrimination, racism, sexism, or an injustice based on sexual orientation are urged to contact the board at crabnj@gmail.com. carbon footprint.” Mayor van Keuren said last week, however, that he had never been informed about the project at all and was sur- prised to hear that Glen Rock would benefit from it. “I’m not aware of how it benefits us -- I haven’t been informed,” van Keuren said candidly. He and the Glen Rock Council had previously been surprised to learn that Ridgewood was planning to build a shared municipal garage within Glen Rock’s borders on land that Ridgewood owns. After Ridgewood took the time to inform Glen Rock, the Glen Rock Council agreed that shared services sounded like a good idea and both municipalities recently agreed to fund half of a $5,200 survey to see if the garage would work for those communities. Rutishauser explained that Ridgewood and all of the region would benefit substantially from the environmental aspects of the project, which would also reduce demands on the electrical grid. “The village benefits from the project in several key ways,” Rutishauser said, independent of statements from Mayor Aronson or Mayor van Keuren. “We create energy from biogas that we previously flared off to the atmosphere. This also helps our greenhouse gases by reusing what would be flared. We save our taxpayers money by buying electricity at a lower cost than Public Service Electric & Gas charges. We reduce our load on the local supply grid, freeing up power for other users. The project benefits our environment. We are maximizing our existing facilities. All the above is at no expense to our taxpayers. The vendor put up the money for the improvements of the project, get- ting paid back from the power we purchase from them.” Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 23, 2013 Ridgewood Patient sent to Baltimore Ridgewood police, fire, EMS, and emergency ser- vices personnel provided security, emergency standby protection, and ground transportation in conjunction with the transfer of a critically ill patient from The Valley Hospital Ridgewood to Johns Hopkins University Medical Center in Bal- timore via air ambulance. A medical transport helicopter landed on an athletic field at the rear of Ridgewood Village Hall as dozens of bystanders watched. HIPPA laws prevented the release of any information related to the patient’s illness. (Photo courtesy of Boyd A. Loving.) October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 5 Ridgewood Citizen urges right to vote on school budgets by John Koster Ridgewood resident Sally Brandes recently urged the Ridgewood Board of Education to retain the April school trustee and budget election rather than move the election to November and forgo the budget vote if the school spending plan comes in under the state-mandated cap. The board of education is now discussing the possibility of moving the school election to November, and trustees and members of the community are weighing the pros and cons of taking that action. There are opponents and supporters on the board and within the general public. Ridgewood was one of a handful of local school dis- tricts that opted to retain its spring board and budget elec- tion, when many districts made the move to November for the first time last year. Those who moved their school board trustee elections to the date of the general election in November were permitted to forgo a public budget vote as long as the budget falls within the state-mandated cap, which is currently two percent. “While the current governor says he will cap any board increases at two percent, a change in Trenton can easily mean a change in the cap amount, either up or down,” Brandes said. “So, in the future, taxpayers may desire to change the per centage amount, but cannot vote on the entire package. Once we lose our right to vote, there will be no chance to make amends.” Brandes said the Ridgewood district consistently goes to cap and sometimes requests cap waivers. “We are so highly taxed now, it is incomprehensible where we will be with no taxpayer vote on such an impor- tant issue of our lives,” she said. “The argument that the district can save approximately $43,000 by moving the election to November sounds tempt- ing until you realize that in years that the budget failed to pass vote scrutiny, the town council generally recom- mended a reduction of $100,000 or more. Some may have Band to compete at Rutgers and in finals After winning a regional competition, the Ridgewood High School Marching Band is now on the road to the New Jersey State Championship at Rutgers and the national championship to be held at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 2. During the recent event, the band earned first place in performance and won awards for best music, best visuals, and best effects. The regional competition was held at Vernon Township High School as part of the USBands competition circuit. Ridgewood’s band has traditionally been a strong com- petitor. The first-place performance was “Rush Hour,” a three-part show about traffic and travel in the New York City area. The band director is John Lucenbill III. been disappointed in that amount, but that doesn’t mean that the public’s voting voice should be silenced.” Brandes said that voter apathy, in fact, is sometimes based on the perception that voting does not matter much in practical terms in any case. She pointed out that Ridgewood has a small school board compared to the number of schools and size of the com- munity, and that, in theory, three board members, a simple majority, could basically control a budge of $85 million. She also noted that, while employee unions could serve as advocates for the union members, only the voters serve as advocates for the taxpayers. Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 23, 2013 Ridgewood Library audience in cahoots with The Kootz by John Koster A sizable audience at the Ridgewood Library got in cahoots with The Kootz and clapped and harmo- nized with four musicians who conjured up some of the legends of rock and roll. The four performers produced the sounds that made rock roll, from Roy Orbison to The Beatles. Glenn Taylor was introduced by guitarist and vocalist Ron Weinstein as “lead guitarist, lead singer, lead everything,” to audience applause. “About 14 years ago, we had our first jam session -- just a regular garage band who loved this music -- and now there are over 20 of us Kootz,” Taylor said. The Kootz contingent at the Ridgewood Library besides Taylor and Weinstein were Pete Bremy on bass guitar and Tony “Al” Dente on drums. Bremy opened with the spooky “For What it’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield, a description of hos- tile policemen at a peace demonstration: “Paranoia strikes deep...into your life it will creep...It starts when you’re always afraid...step out of line and the Man comes and takes you away.” The rest of the concert, which went into over- time, was more upbeat. One favorite from The Bea- tles was “Baby, You Can Drive My Car.” In “A Hard Day’s Night” and “She Loves You,” the Kootz got the chords and the screams perfect. When the band verged into “Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison, the audience knew what was coming from the first pounding drum rhythm and joined right in. Nobody wanted it to be over -- and it almost wasn’t in terms of the schedule, but nobody com- plained. The Kootz brought it all back to people who were old enough to remember, and still young enough to clap and stomp and sing along. Ron Weinstein, Pete Bremy, Tony Dente, and Glenn Taylor rocked Ridgewood. October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 7 Area Hawthorne informs township of Vista hearing by John Koster The Hawthorne Board of Adjustment has informed Wyckoff residents that it planned to host a public hear- ing on the Christian Health Care Center’s Vista project as approved by the Wyckoff Board of Adjustment in March. The meeting was scheduled for Monday, Oct. 21. CHCC is seeking a use variance, a variance for height limitation, and a variance to permit off-street parking stalls. If approved and constructed, Vista would include 199 senior living units with 51 units in Hawthorne and 148 in Wyckoff. The total acreage of the CHCC site off Sicomac Avenue in Wyckoff is 79 acres, with 63 acres in Wyckoff and 16 acres in Hawthorne. Wyckoff approved the Vista plan after extended hear- ings that led to some revisions in the plan and a reduction of the size of the project. None of the legal requirements established by the Wyckoff Board of Adjustment may be changed at the Hawthorne hearing. The Wyckoff board’s unanimous March 4 approval included 55 stipulations. One of the key stipulations is that the existing driveway to and from the CHCC and its adjunct Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat will continue to provide access to both operations, and that all deliveries to the CHCC will be made from Sicomac Avenue. Signals will be provided at the entrance on Mountain Avenue and will state “No CHCC deliveries.” The existing access to Merrywood Drive will continue to be used as an emergency access only, and will remain closed and gated to through traffic. Traffic concerns were at the height of the list of neigh- borhood objections to the Vista proposal, which kept hear- ings going for more than a year and led to the planning board’s request for a reduction in the scale of the project and to agreements about the entrance. The application drew opposition from neighbors, who expressed concerns about traffic and drainage. Their input led CHCC to scale down the size of the project by about 25 percent. CHCC suggested that having adults who shop locally and pay taxes through their leases but do not send children to the school system would represent a financial benefit to Wyckoff. The unanimous vote to approve the plan came at the March 4 board meeting after the CHCC met the conditions for reduced size and minimal impact. Some of the key con- ditions included: The applicant agreed to deed restrict the property to pre- vent use of the project for any purpose other than congre- gate care use and to prevent the rental or use of the CHCC property for future uses of the property for a cell tower, satellite, and/or water tower. The minimum resident’s age is 62. All residential cooking appliances will be electric. A condition of the contract for each unit must be that resident is able to self-evacuate from the building. If they are not able to self-evacuate, the CHCC has the ability to have the resident moved to the next stage of care. There will be no increase in storm water runoff to adja- cent properties. Proper drainage measures must be maintained during construction. Proper soil erosion control measures must be maintained during construction. The applicant will provide for sufficient dust and air quality control measures during construction. All utilities will be installed underground. Refuse and recyclables will be stored inside the build- ing. HVAC/roof top equipment will be screened. Additional screening will be installed if required by township offi- cials. The applicant will install and maintain landscaping as approved by Wyckoff Zoning Board of Adjustment, includ- ing the irrigation of ornamental landscaped areas. The applicant will explore providing additional land- scaping and buffering along the loop road in the vicinity of the residents living on Emiline Drive when the applicant seeks approval from the Borough of Hawthorne. Perimeter lighting will have back shields on the light fixtures. Most of the other stipulations apply to necessary per- mits and compliance with Wyckoff’s building code. School board president seeks public input on Highlands feasibility study The Midland Park Board of Education will discuss at its Nov. 5 meeting whether to commission an impact study on sending Midland Park High School students to Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale on a tuition basis. Comprised of high school students from Allendale and Upper Saddle River, Highlands receives tuition students from Ho-Ho-Kus and Saddle River. President William Sullivan last week said the feasibility study would cost an estimated $25,000. It would deal only with Northern Highlands, and would include enrollment, comparison of educational programs, the ability to house the students, the impact on staff and the facilities, transpor- tation costs and the effect on the taxpayers, Sullivan said. The board president asked that residents contact him via email to “provide input on the study and whether they want to proceed with it.” His address is wsullivan@mpsnj.org. Earlier this month Sullivan reported that Northern High- lands Superintendent of Schools John Keenan had told him his district may be able to accommodate Midland Park’s high school students in a send/receive arrangement. Mid- land Park has 335 students in grades 9-12 this school year. Northern Highland has 1,351 students. Interest in the feasibility study was sparked by parents who believe the sending option must be fully researched and discussed before any building referendum can be pur- sued. Last December, district voters defeated a $15.27 mil- lion referendum to upgrade facilities and athletic fields. The board of education has applied for state funds to complete some of the projects that were part of that vote, but any state aid received will likely have to be matched with funds raised through another referendum. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 23, 2013 Area Calvary Lutheran welcomes Pastor Jenny McLellan Pastor Jenny McLellan, affectionately called “Pastor Jenny,” is now leading the flock at Calvary Lutheran Church in Allen- dale with a renewed vigor and zest for life and spirituality. This summer, McLellan arrived in Allendale from Minnesota with her hus- band Peter, a Ph.D. student at Drew Univer- sity in Madison. The two were welcomed with open arms by the church and the com- munity. McLellan is a native of Colorado and a recent graduate of Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She is enjoying her new hometown and meeting new people while sharing her passion for her faith. Whether she is in church, at the grocery store, or cheering for the members of her congrega- tion on the soccer field, Pastor Jenny has already made an impact. “I am so happy to be a part of this church and this wonderful community,” said McLellan. “The church’s mission statement says Calvary is welcoming congregation which believes in Jesus Christ and serves the community. We are joyfully called to share Jesus’ love through worship, educa- tion, outreach, and fellowship in the name of God. I am honored to have been called to be a part of this all.” Selected for her new post directly out of seminary, the 26-year-old McLellan made a perfect match on all counts with the con- gregation of Calvary Lutheran Church. The church, which serves members from throughout northern New Jersey, went Pastor Jenny McLellan, in sacramental garments, at her congegration ordination. through a year-long screen process to find the right match. Coming to the New York area was an exciting opportunity for McLellan, whose husband recently entered the Ph.D. program in New Testament studies at Drew Univer- sity. “Coming from the Midwest, I really thought some people would be fast-paced and unfriendly, but what I have experienced here over the last few months has been incredibly great,” she said. “I can’t believe there is so much food here and how East Coast people are so passionate about their favorite pizza or bagel store,” she added (continued on page 15) Ridgewood Signature image Several of Ridgewood High School English teacher Kristen Caldwell’s photographs have been selected for the Millen- nium Collection exhibit at Island Images, an art gallery on Martha’s Vineyard. Caldwell’s photo, ‘Gazebo Storm,’ is being used as the gallery’s signature postcard. The Millenium Col- lection is a series of prints that capture the magic of Martha’s Vineyard. This summer, Caldwell, held a solo gallery show at Better Arts’ Annual Summerfest. The festival, held annually by Redwood-based nonprofit Better Arts, was held at Better Farm in Redwood, New York, and is designed to increase local access to arts and music in the North Country. October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 9 Woman arrested for harassment The Ridgewood Police Department handed a Hacken- sack woman over to the Hackensack Police Department after she was investigated for harassing people on East Ridgewood Avenue. The woman was found to have an outstanding warrant in Hackensack and was turned over to the Hackensack Police Department on Oct. 9. Patrolman Michael Lembo handled the case. On Sept. 12 at 1:34 a.m., Sergeant Heath James con- ducted a motor vehicle stop on North Maple Avenue and determined that the driver, a 24-year-old Montvale man, was intoxicated. The man was arrested and charged with DWI, failure to exhibit documents, failure to use head- lamps, and DWI within 1,000 feet of a school. He was released pending an appearance in Ridgewood Municipal Court. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 23, 2013 Ridgewood Off-duty fireman extinguishes blaze Jeffery Creegan, a Ridgewood volunteer firefighter, happened to be in the right place at the right time. Creegan was driving along Grove Steet in Ridgewood when he noticed heavy smoke emanating from a detached, single-car garage located at the corner of Grove Street and Eastside Avenue. Creegan stopped his pickup truck immediately, dialed 911 to report the fire, ran into a nearby yard, found an operating garden hose, entered the garage, determined the fire was lim- ited to rubbish on the floor, and extinguished the blaze before it spread to the garage and a nearby home. A full comple- ment of Ridgewood Fire Department personnel, led by fire department Chief James Van Goor, arrived within minutes of Creegan’s 911 call, ventilated the structure of smoke with high velocity fans, and used thermal imaging devices to ensure the fire had not spread. An investigation conducted by Ridgewood Police Department Patrol Officer Shayne James and fire department Chief Van Goor determined that the fire was likely started by the improper disposal of a cigarette butt. (Photos courtesy of Boyd A. Loving.) October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 11 Villadom Socials Lindsey Schlossman engaged Mr. and Mrs. Earl Schlossman have announced the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Schlossman of Mid- land Park, to Cory Perez, son of Betty Perez of Suffern, New York and Gary Perez of Largo, Florida. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Midland Park High School, and is cur- rently employed as an accounting man- ager for an IT company in Mahwah. Her fiancé, a 2002 graduate from Suffern High School, received his bachelor’s from Ramapo College, and is currently employed by Performance Food Group as a territory manager in Manhattan. The couple resides in Waldwick. A June 2014 wedding is planned. McGuire, Chinnici set to marry Mr. Robert McGuire of Cedar Grove and Ms. Betsy McGuire of Wyckoff have announced the engagement of their daughter, Nicole McGuire, to Joseph Chinnici of Mahwah. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Cornell University and is working as a graphic designer for a packaging company in Hawthorne. Her fiancé, a veteran of the United States Army, is vice president of TD Bank in Allendale. He is a member of the Allendale-Saddle River Rotary and is a past president of the club. A May wedding is planned. Viggiano to wed Richard and Linda Viggiano of Wyckoff, formerly of Ridgewood, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Sara Lin Viggiano, to James Thomas Gildea, son of Eugene and Joan Gildea of Darien, Connecticut. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Ridgewood High School and a 2007 graduate of Vanderbilt University, where she earned bachelor’s degrees in special and elementary education. She received her master’s degree in 2012 as a reading specialist from Teachers College at Columbia Uni- versity. She is currently working as a teacher at The Trinity School in Manhattan. Her fiancé is a 2002 graduate of Darien High School in Darien, Connecticut. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2006 with a major in economics and a minor in Spanish. He is presently pursuing a master’s degree in public health from The Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University and will graduate in December 2013. Currently, he is working as a logistics manager at New York University Hospital in Manhattan. A June 2014 wedding in Ridgewood is planned. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 23, 2013 October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES Glen Rock Roundup Opera company to perform ‘The Mikado’ The Glen Rock Public Library will host a special perfor- mance of “The Mikado” on Sunday, Nov 3. The program will begin at 3 p.m. The Ridgewood Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company will bring 20 performers in full costume to the library at 315 Rock Road. Registration is required, as seating is lim- ited. This program is made possible by the Friends of the Library. For more information, call (201) 670-3970 or visit glenrock.bccls.org. Activities Club winds up golf season After 26 weeks, the Activities Club’s golf season con- cluded with the annual tournament and luncheon at the Meadows Golf Club. Awards were presented to Mario Pal- lotta, low gross; Bob Fitting, low net; Hal Corney, closest to the pin; and Harvey Mayerowitz, longest drive. John Schlo- mann was presented with the most improved golfer award and Mario Pallotta received a special award for achieving the rare feat of shooting his age. The Activities Club is a group of retired and semi- retired men involved in 22 varied activities. Men interested in joining or learning more about the club and its activi- ties can visit theactivitiesclub.org or contact Membership Chairman Charlie Flynn at (201) 652-2585. 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 Coun- cil seats that will be will be available in this year’s Nov. 5 election. Candidates will present their views on issues in response to a question posed by the League of Women Voters and questions from the audience. The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan politi- cal organization that encourages the informed and active II • Page 13 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 information about the League of Women Voters of Glen Rock, contact Brietta Savoie at briandedmond@yahoo. com. 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.GoodShepherdGlenRock.org for details. Library to host college workshops The Glen Rock Public Library will present a series of college workshops this fall. The programs begin at 7 p.m. and registration is required. To secure a seat, call the library at (201) 670-3970 or visit at 315 Rock Road. On Oct. 22, Rutgers Business School Student Counselor Lauren Dudzak will discuss strategies for succeeding at college. She will present tips on self-management, study habits, and test-taking. Dudzak will return on Nov. 20 for a program about choosing a major or career. She will help students assess their strengths and apply this knowledge to discover the best options for their future. Press releases for this column may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 23, 2013 Where’s our refund? Here is the question all of America should be asking about the federal shutdown: Are our refund checks in the mail? I mean this quite seriously. When we recently switched insurance coverage at home -- the Obamacare program had nothing to do with it -- the company that was covering us before the switch sent us a refund check for the small amount of money that was not consumed when the policy changed hands. When we lost telephone power and elec- trical power during the line collapses of 2012 and 2011, we did not have to pay that portion of the bill. Why should federal taxpayers be billed for time when the government is not working for us? Theoretically, it is tough not be able to go to the National Parks any time you want to, but since a lot of people have been downsized at work, those who were not pensioned off are probably working two jobs or so circumscribed in their spending capacity that they do not have time anyway. I heard a far worse story. When five service personnel were killed in Afghanistan, the federal government came through with their contracted G.I. insurance polices, but flopped on the travel funds to allow their relatives to fly to the port of entry to pick up the caskets and bring the bodies home for burial. A private philanthropy for service personnel reportedly put up the money so the grieving rel- atives got to take their kids home, and in some cases go on eating until the insurance policies come through. This could open up the floor to a wider question: Why were the service personnel still there? They were still there because they had a binding contract with the government and, in all likelihood, because they felt responsible to their buddies and their units. Did the government that subsi- dized their presence feel any responsibility for the fact that they lost their lives in a war most Americans no longer support? Did it feel any need to explain why they had to be where they were killed? The flop of the first couple of threatened federal shut- downs may have convinced the mountebank politicians they had better do a real one or face ridicule as they did when the previously threatened shutdowns never hap- pened. Now that we’ve got the shutdown, what changes have you, personally, noted in your lifestyle? Social Secu- rity continues to flow to the people who spent their lives earning it, the banks continue to cash checks, the food stores and the gas stations are still open, and the hospitals and clinics continue to accept patients. This is not any- thing even close to the end of the world. Once upon a time, there was almost no federal govern- ment. Most of the people who served in Congress were rich self-supporters with small staffs, the tiny U.S. Army manned forts in the harbors and on our borders with the still-sovereign Indian tribes, and the whole thing was so relatively inexpensive that the federal government paid its own bills with a tax on imported goods and a tax on dis- tilled liquor -- and often enjoyed an annual surplus. Both of the taxes made a certain amount of sense in what was called “the era of good feeling.” The British, miffed at having lost their bid to subdue unruly colonists in the American Revolution, were seen as using their estab- lished factory system to produce manufactured goods in England that could be sold far cheaper than those made in America. The young United States had a constant fac- tory labor shortage because land was so cheap that most healthy men preferred to be independent farmers than to work in noisy, dank factories producing the same items day after day. English laborers lived in an island nation where farm land was expensive and wages made saving all but impossible. They had no choice but to work for what- ever the traffic would bear. They could produce goods to flood the American market and to make American indus- try unprofitable. The American answer was the tariff, a tax on imports of manufactured goods. The American tariff was made high enough so English goods could not be “dumped” in the United States without the English manufacturers under- cutting their own profits, protecting the growth of Ameri- can manufacturing. Revenue cutters, armed federal ships, prowled the Atlantic coast looking for smugglers who tried to evade the duties on British goods. The tariff became an increasingly serious problem for Americans, however, when New England and New York became largely indus- trial and the South became largely agricultural. The South wanted a low tariff and the North wanted a high tariff. This debate dominated politics until a renewal of religious faith increasingly made slavery unpopular with people who did not own slaves, and even some who did. The excise tax, the tax on whiskey, was the other pri- mary source of federal income. Benjamin Rush, the great- est physician in the early United States, believed excessive consumption of distilled liquor led to major national health problems. Daniel Webster, the famous orator, is believed to have died when a fall from his horse was complicated by cirrhosis of the liver. He was not the only statesman who had a drinking problem. Rush and other health advocates supported a reduction in drinking during the early years of the Republic, and this fell in line with the excise tax on alcoholic beverages. Rather than tell people how much they could drink, it made more sense to tax them when they tippled. The system of raising money by taxing luxuries and minor vices continued to subsidize the entire federal gov- ernment until the Civil War, which required a massive army and expanded navy of ironclad ships, a short-lived income tax, and a short-lived military draft by both the South and the North. But the United States avoided a full- time federal income tax until 1913, when members of Con- gress compromised on a taxation scheme. Individuals and corporations were each taxed one percent, with an exemp- tion for single taxpayers who earned less than $3,000, which was about the wage needed for a life that was com- fortable, but not luxurious. A graduated surtax was levied on incomes of over $20,000, which meant only about two percent of U.S. wage-earners paid federal income taxes. Most of the federal budget came from taxes on consump- tion and from tariffs on foreign-made goods. What changed all that, of course, was the Great Depres- sion preceded by World War I and followed by World War II, which was followed by the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and the wars in Iraq and in Afghani- stan. Not even the additional excise taxes on the lethal vice of cigarette smoking could cover the expense of all those wars, plus that of a federal government that invented often useful federal jobs in response to a labor glut and then took up the idea that we should serve as the world’s police- man and send every kid to college whether or not he or she wanted to be there. The effects on the present tax structure can be seen as looting or diminishing savings by those who are still gain- fully employed, while encouraging politicians to build enormous paid staffs that do not produce manufactured or agricultural goods. How much government can we all afford? Probably a lot less than what we have right now. Maybe the real answer is to tell the federal politicians of both parties to start coming through with our refund checks until they can pay to have the casualties of our protracted wars buried with the dignity and decorum they deserve. Maybe we should turn John F. Kennedy’s idealis- tic maxim on its head and ask not what we can do for the government, but what the government can do for us. Right now, it isn’t worth the taxation. Letters to the Editor Urges support for public question Dear Editor: Many veterans’ organizations in New Jersey, like your local American Legion post, are living from fundraiser to fundraiser, with little extra cash put away for a rainy day, so if a fire or hurricane destroys a local post’s building, reconstruction could be insurmountable. With many of these structures 50 to 60 years old, even paying for upkeep can be a challenge, as simply replacing an air conditioning unit can cost $10,000. The challenges of insufficient funds could cause some of these organizations to fold, taking away from the community a vital partner, supporter, and community center. To aid these organizations, voters will be asked to approve a constitutional amendment on Nov. 5 which would allow veterans’ organizations to use the net proceeds from games of chance to give them greater financial flexibility to pay their bills. The legislation enabling the change, S- 87, requires the approval of a constitutional amendment, proposed in SCR-11, to become effective. Approval of the amendment would not cause any increase in taxes. “If a veterans’ association has to shut its doors because they can no longer pay their electric bill or afford the basic costs of their facilities, they won’t be able to continue to provide the valuable services that their community has come to depend upon,” said State Senator Dawn Marie Addiego (District 8), who sponsored the legislation with Kip Bateman (District 16). Some of those services include sponsoring Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops; sending local students to Boys State and Girls State; enhancing education in the schools with a patriotic coloring contest, safety essay contest, and an ora- torical contest on the Constitution, scholarships, and school awards at graduation; supporting Hiring Our Heroes job fairs and events at veterans homes; and aiding local veter- ans or our troops. “This is a vital piece of legislation for the viability of many of our veterans’ posts,” said Jim Amos, state com- mander of the American Legion, Dept. of New Jersey. “The closure of a post would have a rippling negative effect throughout the community with the loss of programs, ser- vices, and events provided by the American Legion that residents have come to expect. We ask the citizens of New Jersey to support us by voting ‘yes’ on public question number 1.” The question that will appear on the ballot on Nov. 5 asks: “Do you approve amending the (state) constitution to allow veterans’ organizations to use money from existing games of chance to support their organization?” For God and country we continue to serve. Robert Salvini, Commander Bergen County American Legion It is the policy of the Villadom TIMES to have a signed copy of letters to the editor in our files. Please fax a signed copy to (201) 670-4745 or drop a signed copy in the mail to Villadom Times, P.O. Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Signed letters may also be dropped off at our office located at 333 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 15 Area Rotary aids CFA Tom Shea, president of the Sunset Rotary Club of Glen Rock, Paramus, and Ridgewood, presented a $1,000 check to Jim James, the site manager of Center for Food Action in Mahwah. In addition, Frank Ramsay, a founding member of the club, presented an additional $2,000 check to Patricia Espy, the executive director of The Center for Food Action. The club has helped support the Center for Food Action for the past 10 years by organizing food collections at local supermarkets, where shoppers have given generously and by presenting cash donations from funds raised at various events. Sunset Rotary Club members are an active force in the community, and work to assist deserving charities and individuals. Anyone interested in joining the club is invited to contact President Shea at (201) 447-4215 or Membership Chair Steve Wolferman at (201) 483-7193. Left: Tom Shea and Jim James. Right: Frank Ramsay and Patricia Espy. Calvary Lutheran welcomes new pastor (continued from page 8) with a smile. When asked about her favorite local dis- covery, McLellan beamed with excitement about the renowned Celery Farm Natural Area in Allendale. “It is an absolute gem, a sanctuary of nature,” she said. “It is a great example of respect for nature.” Her connection with nature has long been a part of her life. She explains how she received her calling at an early age and how it was solidified through many, many years of working at church camps throughout her youth. McLellan earned her degree at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas and her hus- band went to Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Both studied further at Luther Semi- nary. She received her master of divinity at Luther. She explained that it is somewhat rare to be selected for a church straight out of seminary, but Calvary was a perfect for her. She was officially ordained last month as a minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Her own family and many members of her new family from Calvary were on hand to experience the celebration. “I’ve been known for breaking and dis- mantling expectations,” she explained. “I’m young, I’m a woman, and I have funky hair, but I am approachable, I have credentials, and I am a pastor. Christ is my passion and I share that with others.” McLellan is also passionate about shar- ing. Her sermons bring the messages of her faith through stories and she is committed to learning about others through their own stories of life. “Calvary is a place where we all come together to tell God’s story. We share our stories and know that everyone has a place here and all are welcome,” she said. “So please stop by anytime and share with us.” Calvary Lutheran Church is located at 165 West Crescent Avenue. For more information, call (201) 327-4786 or e-mail calvarylutheran@verizon.net. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 23, 2013 Obituaries Josephine Benzoni Josephine Benzoni, nee Kropiewnicki, of Ramsey died Oct. 9. She was 89. She was a member of the Ramsey Golf and Country Club for 35 years and one of the original Junior Golf counselors. She is survived by her husband Frank Benzoni, and her siblings Vincent Kropiewnicki, Helen Dozack, and John Kropiewnicki. She was predeceased by her brothers Father Leon Kropiewnicki and Edward Kropiewnicki. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh- Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial dona- tions may be made to the Ramsey Ambulance Corps, 41 South Island Avenue, Ramsey, NJ 07446. Ernest Nicholas Capodieci Ernest Nicholas Capodieci of Waldwick died Oct. 11. He was 83. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was employed at Con Edison for 44 years. He is survived by his wife Rosa (nee Padin), and his children Robert of Mont Vernon, New Hampshire and Rina Capodieci-Quinn of Ramsey. He is also survived by three grandchildren and his sister Camille Miloslau. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh- Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Agnes Cori Agnes Cori, nee Robilotti, of Glen Rock died Oct. 12. She was 87. She was a parishioner of Saint Catharine R.C. Church in Glen Rock, where she was a member of the Association of Mature Parishioners and the Parish Pas- toral Council. She was one of the 13 founding members of the Bergen Beauties Chapter of The Red Hat Society. She was an advocate for the disabled, and a member of the United Ostomates of North Jersey. She was also a patron of the arts. She is survived by her children Susan Cori Col- anero of Denville and Jayne A. Cori of Wayne. She is also survived by two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband William A. Cori, two brothers, five sisters, and two godsons. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat- Caggiano Funeral Home in Fair Lawn. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Ophelia D. Farnsworth Ophelia D. Farnsworth, nee Vuono, of Ridgewood died Oct. 14. She was 90. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood and was an honorary member of the Rosary Altar Society and a Eucharistic min- ister. She is survived by her children Priscilla Farmsworth of Ridgewood and Craig Farnsworth of Saratoga Springs, New York, and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Alpheus Farnsworth. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Bergen County Animal Shelter, 100 United Lane, Teterboro, NJ 07608 or the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc., 2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436. Afsar S. Fatemi Afsar S. Fatemi of Ho-Ho-Kus died Oct. 14. She was 75. The daughter of Maryam Farman Farmaian Firouz and General Abbas Gholi Nouri Esfandiary, she was born in Tehran, Iran. She completed her primary and second- ary education in England and was a graduate of Parsons School of Design. She received a bachelor’s degree in arts and design from New York University. She worked at the Guggenheim Museum and was a parent educator. Her volunteer activity emphasized help for the needy. She is survived by her husband Dr. Faramarz S. Fatemi, and her daughter Roshanak F. Lyle and son-in-law Keith A. Lyle. She is also survived by two grandchildren, her son-in-law Peter Moir, and her sister Afsaneh Nouri Esfandiary Gidfar. She was predeceased by her daughter Faranak Fatemi Moir. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Project ALS, 801 Riverside Drive, Apartment 6G, NY, NY 10032. Slavco Hroncich Slavco Hroncich of Allendale died Oct. 13. He was 93. He was born in Srakane, (Lussino, Piccolo) Italy and came to the United States in 1955. He worked as a longshore- man for the International Longshoreman’s Association in Port Newark. He is survived by his wife Palmira Hroncich and his children Robert Hroncich and Loretta Schmorane. Arrangements were made by A.K. Macagna Funeral Home in Cliffside Park. Leonetta M. Kachadurian Leonetta M. Kachadurian, nee Canonico, of Lakeland, Florida, died Oct. 15. She was 83. She attended Saint Luke’s School in Ho-Ho-Kus and Rutgers University. Prior she and her husband moved to Florida in 1972, she owned and operated Lexington Cleaners in Glen Rock. She worked as a bookkeeper for Kilroy’s Wonder Market and was a real estate sales associate for over 35 years. She is survived by her children her sons Richard J. and Thomas H. Jr., and two grandsons, all of Lakeland, Florida. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas H. Kachadurian Sr. Arrange- ments were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 10:30 a.m. at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. Owen F. McKeon Owen F. McKeon of Waldwick died Oct. 12. He was 76. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1966. He gradu- ated from Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York in 1960 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Prior to retiring in 2002, he was a certified public accoun- tant with several companies before becoming the chief financial officer with Christopher Norman, Inc. in New York City for 10 years. He was a parishioner of Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River and a former parish- ioner of Saint Luke R.C. Church in Ho-Ho-Kus. He was a member of the Borough of Waldwick Volunteer Ambu- lance Corps. He is survived by his wife Marie (Murphy) McKeon, his children Patrick McKeon, Jane Dalton, and Alison McKeon. He is also survived by five grandchil- dren, and his siblings Thomas McKeon, Margaret Cole- man, and Thomasina Sullivan. He was predeceased by his sister Beatrice Butler. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Caggiano Funeral Home, Inc. in Fair Lawn. Burial at sea will be under the direction of the U.S. Navy. Memo- rial donations may be made to the Borough of Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 20 Whites Lane, Waldwick, NJ 07463. Angeline ‘Ann’ Pallo Angeline “Ann” Pallo of Peekskill, New York, formerly of Ridgewood, died Oct. 11. She was 91. Born in Rochester, New York to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bronte, she graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School and earned a scholar- ship to Rochester Institute of Technology. She went on to pursue a career in fashion marketing at Sibley’s flagship department store in upstate New York. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood and the Ridgewood Woman’s Club. She is survived by her hus- band Anthony, and her children Mary Ann George of Yor- ktown Heights, New York, Paul Pallo of Mahwah, and Tom Pallo of Manhattan. She is also survived by four grandchil- dren and her sister Connie Andrews. She was predeceased by her siblings Rose Farchione and Dr. Dominic Bronte. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to The Valley Hospital of Ridgewood or a charity of choice. Lucille Rose Rosenblum Lucille Rose Rosenblum of Allendale died Sept. 6. She was 94. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in New York. She was a bookkeeper. She worked for Rich- ard Brown, who taught acting at the New School. She was a past president of her B’Nai Brith Chapter in New York. She is survived by her best friend Diana Torchinsky and Diana’s children. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother Alfred. Arrangements were made by Gutter- man and Musicant Funeral Chapel in Hackensack. Dorothy Studley Dorothy E. Studley, nee Shutts, of Wyckoff died Oct. 10. She was 85. Born and raised in Martindale, New York, she graduated from Cortland State College with a degree in physical education and science. She began her teaching career in Germantown, New York. She is survived by her husband Rev. Albert Studley, and her children Sandra Haan and David Studley. She is also survived by three grandchil- dren and her sister Francis Preusser. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Wyckoff Reformed Church, 580 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Katherine, L. Wiedemann Katherine, L. Wiedemann of Ridgewood died Oct. 14. She was 86. She was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd in Glen Rock since 1955, where she taught Sunday school. She is survived by her children Jean N. Bit- tman, Noreen J. Wiedemann, and James Frederick Wiede- mann, and six grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Frederick and her siblings William, Florence, and Mildred. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 17 Ridgewood Notes Lee Woodruff to speak Lee Woodruff (Photo courtesy of White Photography.) The Valley Hospital’s Spirit of Women Program will fea- ture best-selling author Lee Woodruff on Tuesday, Oct. 22. This event is part of the second annual Girls’ Night Out. Woodruff’s program, “The Power of a Woman,” will be presented from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Seasons, 644 Pascack Road in Washington Township. Woodruff is the coauthor of “In an Instant: A Family’s Journey of Love and Healing,” which chronicles her fami- ly’s journey to recovery following her husband Bob Wood- ruff’s roadside bomb injury in Iraq. The evening will include a buffet dinner and presenta- tions from Valley doctors, including “I Need Sleep,” by Jeffrey Barasch, M.D.; “Sexual Health Matters,” by Kim Fallon, M.D.; “Too Busy for Pain,” by Fani Thomson, D.O.; and “Beautiful Skin at Any Age,” by Tamar Zapolanski, M.D. Door prizes will be awarded. The cost is $40 for Spirit members and $45 for non-members. To secure a seat, call (201) 291-6118. ‘The Mikado’ to be performed The Ridgewood United Methodist Church will present a performance of “The Mikado” by the Ridgewood Gil- bert & Sullivan Opera Company on Saturday, Nov. 2. The program will be held at 7 p.m. at the church located at 100 Dayton Street. For details, call the church office at (201) 652-6522 or visit www.ridgewoodumc.net. Auxiliary seeks volunteers The Valley Hospital Auxiliary and its local chapters are seeking volunteers for the Kurth Cottage Café and Gift Shop. Volunteers can work a two to three hour shift each month, or more often. Café volunteers are especially needed weekdays from 2 to 6 p.m. For more information, call (201) 447-8135 or visit www.valleyhealth.com/auxiliary. Kurth Cottage Gift Shop is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. week- days and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. The shop carries everything from plush toys and baby items to women’s clothing and accessories to lovely flowers and plants. All proceeds benefit the auxiliary’s pledge to raise $1.5 million for the expansion of the Breast Surgery Program at the Luckow Pavilion and Valley Home Care’s Butterflies Program, which provides in-home palliative and hospice care for the youngest and most seriously ill children. Harvest Fair will return to OPRC Ridgewood’s historic Old Paramus Reformed Church will hold its 141 st Harvest Fair on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the barrier-free Education Building at 660 East Glen Avenue at Route 17 South. Admission is free. The fair includes a Garage Sale; a contest that features gift baskets filled with prizes, including certificates from local shops and restaurants; a Christmas corner; jewelry, linens, books, records, and toys; and attic treasures, such as antiques, china, and collectibles. A Bake Shoppe and Pantry will sell homemade baked goods and soups, and a produce stand will feature cheese, apples, and other pro- duce. Refreshments and lunch will be sold at the Country Kitchen. Call (201) 444-5933, visit www.oldparamus.org, or “like” them on facebook: www.facebook.com/oldpara- musreformedchurch. RCNG plans Fall Mixer The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce will host a Fall Mixer on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This event will be held at The Office Beer Bar & Grill at 32 Chestnut Street in Ridgewood and will include appetizers and a cash bar. Admission is $10 in advance; $15 the day of the event. Checks may be dropped off at Connect One Bank, 171 East Ridgewood Avenue. RSVP by Oct. 18 to info@RidgewoodChamber.com. The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce, is based at 27 Chestnut Street, Suite 1B in Ridgewood. Call (201) 445- 2600 for additional information. OLMC MOMs The Our Lady of Mount Carmel MOMs will meet Nov. 13 at 9:15 a.m. in the Parish Center. Melissa Henson, direc- tor of communications and public education for the Parents Television Council will present “TV and the Socializa- tion of Children.” Henson has developed groundbreak- ing reports on entertainment trends and has appeared on a variety of television and radio shows across the country communicating the mission and message of the PTC to the American public. Refreshments and child care will be pro- vided. For more information, visit www.olmcmoms.org. E-mail childcare@olmcmoms.org for more information about child care. All are welcome. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is located at 1 Pas- saic Street in Ridgewood. Halloween Family Fun Day set Enjoy a day of Halloween Fun at the Ridgewood YMCA on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include pumpkin painting, crafts, games, music, and more. Children are welcome to come in costume. This event is BYOP (bring your own pumpkin). The Y will supply the rest. Halloween Family Fun Day is free and open to all community members. For further information, contact Megan Heller at (201) 444-5600, extension 375 or e-mail mheller@ridgewoodymca.org. The Y is located at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 23, 2013 Piracy, courage, and suspense on the high seas by Dennis Seuling “Captain Phillips” is an account of the actual attempt by four Somali pirates to gain command of a huge Ameri- can merchant ship and hold it for ransom. As directed by Paul Greengrass (“United 93,” “The Bourne Ultimatum”), the film is a taut, minute by minute look at how the event unfolds. With his crew of 20, Phillips (Tom Hanks) takes his vessel on a route off the coast of Africa. He is aware of potential dangers from Somali pirates, but feels confident Tom Hanks stars as a cargo ship captain whose vessel is commandeered by pirates in ‘Captain Phillips.’ that the size of his ship, its speed, and its distance from the mainland will be enough to protect the unarmed vessel. When two small boats of armed pirates are spotted, Phillips succeeds in getting one to turn back, but the other persists. Phillips maneuvers his ship so the small boat is repelled by the ship’s wake in a rough sea. All seems well until the determined pirates return. This time, they suc- cessfully board and commandeer the ship. The pirates’ leader, Muse (Barkhad Abdi), is a gaunt, frightening presence with cold, piercing eyes. He makes it clear from the outset that he is now in charge. Hanks has a solid role as Phillips. An early scene shows him at home in Vermont as he gets ready for his voyage, packs, and drives to the airport with his wife (Catherine Keener). He is an average guy going off to work like many millions of others, yet what he is about to face will made headlines all over the world. Hanks projects his usual nice guy personality, which later blends with sheer fear as he faces down the desperate pirates. Hanks is impressive as Phillips and even resembles the actual man a bit -- though he doesn’t entirely master a New England accent. But, in the picture’s greatest surprise, it is Abdi, a native-born Somali from the Midwest, who makes the most searing impression. An untrained newcomer to acting, Abdi is totally convincing and completely believ- able as his character’s desperation and frustration mount. Unlike his fellow pirates (Barkhad Abdirahman, Faysal Ahmed, Mahat M. Ali), Muse is motivated more by intel- ligence than emotion. As circumstances change and his three friends are thrown into a tailspin, Muse processes, thinks, and orders his men and Phillips accordingly. While the three other Somali actors are often over the top in their performances, Abdi is absolutely on target in conveying exasperation com- bined with intimidation. In fact, it would not be surprising if a Best Supporting Actor nomination were in his future. Director Greengrass captures the tension, particularly when the pirates take command of the ship with their auto- matic weapons blazing. It is as if the viewers are stand- ing on that bridge facing the pirates. This sense of terror is present in much of the rest of the film. This film accomplishes what so many directors strive for, but fall short of accomplishing. Greengrass master- fully coordinates performances, editing, and photography to create an exceptional cinematic experience. Often, this is made to look effortless, which is all the more impressive. True artists never make the process look difficult. As in “United 93,” the outcome of the film is known by those who remember the news reports, yet Greengrass man- ages to make the events riveting, sustaining rapt attention throughout. Rated PG-13, “Captain Phillips” is one of the best movies of the year so far. It offers solid characters, a gripping story, impressive production value, star power, and an astonish- ing acting debut. At 134 minutes, the movie flies by as its intensity escalates and action is propelled forward. October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 19 Mature men, young competitors vie in ‘Internship’ by Dennis Seuling “The Internship” (20th Century-Fox) re-teams Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn from “The Wedding Crashers” in another buddy film. This one concerns Billy McMahon (Vaughn) and Nick Campbell (Wilson), salesmen for a com- pany that has just gone belly up. In their forties and jobless, they have a tough time locating another job lead until Billy discovers an online offer of an internship with Google. It is highly competitive, and they will be vying with younger, far more technically savvy applicants for a handful of jobs with the giant corporation. “The Internship” has fun with the two mature men trying to blend in with much younger folks, working out of the box to accomplish tasks and convincing their team mem- bers to work together in pursuit of the big prize. There are many setbacks, including a wild outing, an obnoxious and aggressive opponent (Max Minghella), and some unusual tasks that fuel the comedy, but the film has a gentle charm as the older pals become mentors of a sort to their younger team members, each of whom -- though brilliant -- suffers from social or emotional issues. Comedy needs to run a careful balance to keep the characters sympathetic and relatable while placing them in situations that lend themselves to comically awkward opportunities. In “The Internship,” the humor derives from Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn in ‘The Internship.’ placing two 40-somethings of average intelligence among a group of America’s youngest and brightest and contriving to let them level the playing field. The unrated two-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack con- tains deleted scenes, audio commentary with director Shawn Levy, and the featurette “Any Given Monday.” “The Way, Way Back” (Fox Searchlight) finds with- drawn 14-year-old Duncan (Liam James) accompanying his recently divorced mother, Pam (Toni Collette), and her boy- friend Trent (Steve Carell), on a vacation to Trent’s beach house. Trent and Duncan don’t get along, so the boy sets out on his own to explore. He discovers a water park and one of its employees, Owen (Sam Rockwell), who regards his job and life with all the seriousness of an adolescent. The movie is filled with colorful characters, humor, and pathos, all blended in a perfect recipe. Coming-of-age movies are abundant, but rarely take that time of life seri- ously. It is easier to make the characters sex-crazed, out-of- control caricatures and go for easy laughs than to explore what makes an adolescent tick. In “The Way, Way Back,” viewers believe these people and never doubt they could exist beyond the movie screen. Rockwell, who has been so good in so many films play- ing character parts, has his best movie role in some time. Owen is funny, forthright, and irresponsible in many ways. However, he also has heart and connects with Duncan’s inner pain. Collette and Allison Janney provide strong perfor- mances. Collette’s Pam frequently casts uneasy glances in Duncan’s direction and stares at nothing in particular as she silently absorbs unsettling realizations and tries to rationalize them. Janney plays Trent’s daiquiri-swigging (continued on Crossword page) Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & III • October 23, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) sister, an independent woman who speaks her mind, is inca- pable of artifice, and enjoys a good time. Janney has made a trademark of rapid dialogue peppered with zingers, and this script gives her plenty of material. “The Way, Way Back” is modest in its trappings, but delivers a solid story with uni- formly fine performances and thoughtful direction. Blu-ray extras include deleted scenes, a “Tour of the Water Park” featurette, a profile of the writer/directors, and a making-of mini-documentary. “The Conjuring” (Warner Home Video) is based on a true story, a case investigated by parapsychologists Ed and Lor- raine Warren (played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga), who have made a career of examining and finding reasons for apparently unexplainable occurrences. They have also partici- pated in exorcisms. Carolyn and Roger Perron (Lili Taylor, Ron Livingston) have just moved into a new house with their five daughters. Initially thrilled with their large home, they gradually discover that all is not right with it. Creepy noises abound, a series of bruises appear on Carolyn with no apparent cause, one of the daughters has conversations with a new and unseen “friend,” and birds dive kamikaze-style into the windows and walls. Concerned for the safety of their family, the Perrons seek the Warrens. Director James Wan knows how to build suspense and take his time developing tension as he keeps viewers guess- ing. Is the house possessed, or are natural forces targeting this family? Farmiga, who is excellent as the complex mother on TV’s “Bates Motel,” turns in the kind of nuanced performance seldom seen in horror movies. Her Lorraine is intelligent, devout, and dedicated to helping others. Her clairvoyant abil- ity makes her a valuable colleague for Ed, but the work has taken its toll in the past and the current case promises to be one of the most dangerous of their careers. Bonuses on the two-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include background on the case that inspired the film, a look at the work of the real Lorraine and Ed Warren, and a featurette about the techniques used by directors time and time again to scare audiences. “The Beast with Five Fingers” (Warner Archive) was made in 1946, a time when Universal’s creature stars -- Dracula, the Frankenstein monster, the Wolf Man, and the Mummy -- were appearing in endless sequels, cornering the horror market. Occasionally, however, another studio entered the realm of the weird and horrific. This entry, from Warner Bros., is set in a small town in Italy. Hilary Cummins (Peter Lorre) is the devoted secretary to wheelchair-bound piano virtuoso Francis Ingram (Victor Francen). After Ingram dies and Hilary dis- covers he has been left out of Ingram’s will, his resentment turns to macabre terror when the severed hand from Ingram’s corpse begins killing everyone in the villa. Though somewhat talky, the film is stylishly directed by Robert Florey, and Lorre easily steals the picture with his bulging eyes, quivering anger, and simmering menace. Scenes of a disembodied hand crawl- ing about add creepy atmosphere to this dark melodrama. The DVD release has no extras. “The JFK Collection” (Lionsgate) is a three-disc DVD set coming a month before the 50 th anniversary of John F. Kenne- dy’s assassination. The set is a collection of eight documenta- ries exploring one of America’s most legendary families. The films focus on a reckless, rich kid who lived on the edge and became a World War II hero and a president who challenged the nation to become involved in active service to the country and to one’s fellow man. 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Japa- nese, British, American, October 23, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & III • Page 23 What a thorough home inspection can do for you (BPT) While giving a new $900,000 home a thorough going-over, Salt Lake City home inspector Kurt Salomon found a problem under the deck. The builder had cut corners, using the wrong kind of fasten- ers to secure the deck to the house. Yet, the municipal building official had approved the work. “In some cases, a building inspector is not going to crawl underneath the deck looking at the hardware. A good home inspector will,” said Salomon, past presi- dent of the American Society of Home Inspectors. Because it uncovers aspects of the home that are unsafe or not in working condi- tion, an inspection is a must when buying a home, said J.J. Montanaro, a certified financial planner with USAA. “You want surprises that come with homeownership to be happy surprises, not bad ones,” Montanaro noted. “A thorough home inspection by a certified professional can help ensure that’s the case.” Salomon said an inspection of the house you want to buy helps identify not only safety concerns and failing structural ele- ments but faulty mechanical systems and areas that soon may need maintenance. You’ll pay around $300 to $500 for an inspection, which can take two to three hours. The cost can vary based on geo- graphic region, and the size and age of the home. Requesting other services, such as septic and radon testing, will add to the fee. “An inspection is money and time well- spent,” Montanaro said. “If your inspector finds things that should be repaired, you can use that report as leverage to have them fixed or negotiate a lower price.” To help get the most from a home inspec- tion, Salomon and Montanaro recommend these steps: Do your homework: Many contracts include a home-inspection deadline, so start shopping for an inspector when you qualify for a mortgage. This gives you time to find a qualified, professional inspector. Look for the inspection clause: Before signing a contract, make sure it includes a clause that makes the purchase contingent upon the findings of an inspection with the inspector you choose. This can provide a way out of the contract if the inspector finds a major problem the homeowner won’t address. Make sure the clause is included even if the contract specifies an as-is sale, meaning the seller does not agree to make repairs. “If a seller’s not willing to let you inspect the house, that’s a big red flag,” Montanaro said. Hire a pro: Shop around. Ask friends, neighbors, and real estate agents for recom- mendations. For help online, the American Society of Home Inspectors has a database of its certified inspectors. In addition, the Department of Housing and Urban Devel- opment offers a list of 10 questions to ask inspectors. Ask to see a sample report: Inspectors fill out reports, following checklists for different areas of a house. It should be clear and informative. Reports longer than 25 pages filled with lots of legal print — usu- ally meant to protect the inspector against liabilities — raise a red flag. By the same token, a few pages are not enough. Accompany the inspector: Take notes and ask about maintenance issues that must be addressed, such as waterproofing the deck, caulking the siding, changing air filters, and other matters. Review the report: The inspector will provide a written report detailing his or her findings. Read it closely and ask questions to make sure you understand the condition of all areas of the home. If your inspector finds a leaky roof, a faulty water heater, or some other problem, you may have the right to ask the seller to correct it to your satisfaction or to lower the price. If the seller refuses, you may be able to break the contract without penalty. If a seller agrees to make the repairs or offers to lower the price, take the money and fix the problems yourself. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & III • October 23, 2013