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Abma’s Farm, located at 700 Lawlins Road in Wyckoff, is Bergen County’s only produce, poultry, and pork farm. This family owned and operated farm grows close to 100 varieties of produce in Wyckoff during the growing season. Its award-winning farmers market, which is open year round, is stocked with GMO-free vegetables and fruits, hormone- and antibiotic-free chicken and pork, and eggs from cage-free chickens. Classes of 1978 and 1974 set joint reunion The Midland Park High School Class of 1978 and the Ho-Ho-Kus Class of 1974 will hold a combination 35 th and 39 th reunion on Friday, Oct. 25. The event will be held at the Brownstone House in West Paterson. For more information, contact Sondra Gnehm Lougee at sondra.lougee@gmail. com, Sandy Richardella Wright at sandy.richardella@gmail. com, or Robert Stemple at rbstemple@yahoo.com. Walking club forming The Valley Hospital Community Health Education Department will host a free educational program, “Healthy Steps Walking Club,” on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The group will meet at 9 a.m. at the Ridgewood Public Library located at 125 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. Healthy Steps is a 12-week walking program designed to encourage physical fitness among people of all ages in a fun and motivational atmosphere. Walking regularly can help reduce the risk of health conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes. Participants will meet the team leader and fellow walkers, and start off the season with health information and baseline screenings, including blood pressure, weight, body fat analysis, waist and hip measurements, and a health age risk assessment. Registration is required. For more information and to register, call (201) 291-6090 or visit www.valleyhealth. com/events. Space is limited. Sale slated at de Snoep Winkel The de Snoep Winkel Gift Shop and Tea Room at Chris- tian Health Care Center in Wyckoff will hold a Sidewalk Sale on Friday, Aug. 16. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Tea Room. Many items will be offered below cost, including baskets, seasonal gifts, garden and home decor, jewelry, and more. Additional items inside the shop will also be on sale. The shop is located off the Commons entrance of CHCC (use the 700 Mountain Avenue entrance). For more information, call (201) 848-5946. All proceeds from de Snoep Winkel benefit residents and patients of the center. Anyone interested in volunteer- ing at de Snoep Winkel may call Dot Faasse at (201) 848- 5797. For more information about this and other events, visit www.chccnj.org. Golf Outing to benefit Go4TheGoal, HUMC The Capital Grill in Paramus will host its Second Annual Golf Outing on Monday, Sept. 9. The outing will be held at the Hackensack Country Club at 800 Soldier Hill Road in Oradell. Proceeds from the event will benefit Go4TheGoal and the Pediatric Cancer Unit at Hackensack University Medical Center. The day will begin with transportation between the Capital Grille at Garden State Plaza and the Hackensack Country Club. Registration and lunch will be at 11 a.m. The round of golf will begin with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. At the 19 th hole, participants will find cocktails and prizes. The dinner and auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Capital Grill. Friends and family are invited to join the golfers at the dinner. The cost to attend is $450 per golfer; $150 for dinner only. Golfers score for ‘Billy’s Buddies’ Wally Parker, Larry Parker, Lee Parker, and Russ Parker were among the golfers who participated in the Wyckoff YMCA’s Fifth Annual Billy’s Buddies Golf Outing at Ballyowen Golf Club in Hamburg. The event, sponsored by the Luckow and Parker families, attracted 70 golfers in support of the Y’s Billy’s Buddies program, which provides families of children with Down syndrome with valuable resources, programs, and networking opportunities. The Y offers many programs for all types of special needs including Shining Star Express, and the Personal Partners fitness program. The Wyckoff Y is also home to the Quest Autism Foundation. The event was organized by Lee Parker, Y board member and owner of 3 Chicas Mexican Kitchen in Wyckoff. Jim Hourihan’s son, Billy, was the inspiration for the Billy’s Buddies programs. The Capital Grill is seeking sponsors and donations of auction items or services for the event. To donate to the auction, call (201) 628-4072. For donations of merchandise for the golf gift bags, contact Juliana at Paramus@tcgdine. com or (201) 845-7040. For information about sponsorship opportunities, e-mail Paramus@tcgdine.com. The Go4theGoal Foundation was founded and is run by Dr. Richard and Beth Stefanacci. The Stefanaccis lost their oldest son, Richard, at the age of 14 to Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. The foundation assists with help- ing children affected by cancer achieve their goals. To register for the outing, visit www.go4thegoal.org to obtain a brochure. Free concerts offered The Holland Christian Home is again hosting “Summer Nights at the Gazebo,” a series of free, monthly outdoor concerts open to music-lovers of all ages. On Aug. 20, the Garden State Harmonica Club will present a variety of lively tunes played on an even wider variety of harmonicas. The final concert of this series will be Sept. 17, when the Ramapo Valley Ramblers will return with their Bluegrass music. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. at the gazebo on the Holland Christian Home campus located at 151 Graham Avenue in North Haledon. Performances will be moved indoors to the home’s chapel in the event of inclement weather. Seating is provided, but attendees are invited to bring their favorite lawn chairs. Refreshments will be served following each concert. For more information, call (973) 427-4087 or visit www.hollandchristianhome.org. Ladies Tennis Classic set The Wyckoff Family YMCA will host its first Ladies Tennis Classic on Thursday, Sept. 26. The event will be held at the Indian Trail Club at 830 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes, and will benefit the Y’s programs for specially challenged children. The event will begin at 9 a.m. with registration and breakfast. Play will start at 9:30 a.m. Lunch, contests, and prizes will follow at 12:30 p.m. (continued on page 22) August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 3 Allendale Referendum will seek $2.76 million for roof project by John Koster A Sept. 24 referendum will seek voters’ approval of a plan to replace the aging roofs at most of Northern High- lands Regional High School at a cost of $2.76 million. School officials said the cost to residents of Allendale, where the school is based, and Upper Saddle River, which is also part of the regional district, would be about $25 a year over 10 years. Superintendent of Schools John Keenan appeared before the Allendale Borough Council on Aug. 7 with charts and details to explain the referendum for the 35-year warranty roof covering the portions of the school built in 1965 and in 1974. “We’ve been struggling with leaks and repairs for the last several years,” Keenan said. “There’s buckets in the auditorium during any substantial rain. There is a pent- house to the planetarium that has given trouble for the 20 years that I have been there.” The school displays well, Keenan said, except in the aftermath of rain where the state of the roof leads to seri- ous problems. He added that the number of skylights would have rendered the school operable through use of the gen- erator during the last weather emergency after Hurricane Sandy, but that the water conditions were not encouraging. The 2005 science wing at Northern Highlands would not be part of the project, but Keenan said the older roofs on the other two sections were original and in dire need of replacement. The roof replacement received the nod for 40 percent in state aid assistance. Allendale and Upper Saddle River would be the only towns to vote, but Ho-Ho-Kus and Saddle River, which also send students to Northern Highlands, will contribute about $700,000, bringing the bonded money from the two voting districts to just over $1 million. Keenan said the cost to the average Allendale household assessed at $619,000 would be $2.08 per month, or about $25 a year, over the 10- year life of the bond. The roof itself would be under war- ranty for 35 years. Presentations to the public have been scheduled for Monday, Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. in the Northern Highlands School Library; Thursday, Sept. 12 from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at Back-to-School Night at the high school; Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the Home and School Meeting in Room 100 of the high school; and Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in Room 100 of the high school. Course to highlight life-saving skills The Allendale Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the Lee Memorial Library will present Friends & Family CPR classes on Sept. 7. Sessions will be held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the library located at 500 West Crescent Avenue. This free course teaches the lifesaving skills of adult hands-only CPR, child CPR with breaths, adult and child AED use, infant CPR, and relief of choking. This course is for people who want to learn CPR but do not need a course completion card. The course is ideal for anyone interested in learning how to save a life. The course is limited to 16 students per session. Dona- tions to the Lee Memorial Library or Allendale Volunteer Ambulance Corps will be accepted. To register, call (201) 327-4338. Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • August 14, 2013 Allendale Dworkin awarded National Eagle Scout Scholarship Gregory Dworkin of Allendale Boy Scout Troop 59 was recently awarded a National Eagle Scout Association 2013 Merit Scholarship of $1,000. More than 5,000 NESA scholarship applications are received each year, and fewer than 225 are awarded across the country. Dworkin, a life-long Scout, earned the Eagle rank in 2012 during his junior year at Northern Highlands High School. Along with earning the required merit badges and serving in various troop leadership roles, he completed an involved service project. Dworkin planned and designed a garden pergola for the Westwood Spectrum for Living adult day care facility, and led other Scouts in the con- struction. Dworkin’s Scouting activities have included High Adventure Trips with a 10-day backpacking trip at the National Boy Scout Camp in Philmont, New Mexico and sailing trips to the Florida Keys and Bahamas with Troop 59 and fellow Boy Scouts in Ho-Ho-Kus Troop 54. He attended the 2010 National Jamboree in Virginia with Troop 508, which included Boy Scouts from Allendale, Upper Saddle River, Fair Lawn, and Elmwood Park. In 2011, he attended the World Jamboree in Sweden with Troop 70006, which represents the tri-state area. In addition to his Scouting activities, Dworkin served as student ambassador for incoming Northern Highlands freshmen, participated in DECA, and played basketball and lacrosse throughout his high school years. In September, he will attend Stetson University in Deland, Florida as a marketing major. Eagle Scout Gregory Dworkin. (Photo courtesy of Troop 59.) Highlands teachers have contract The Northern Highlands Education Association now has a contract for 2.3 percent annual raises through 2015 retroactive to July 1, 2012. Each side praised the other for cooperation at the July 29 meeting when both sides concurred. The teachers had been working without a new contract for about a year while negotiations continued. NHEA President Brian Belluzi said in a prepared state- ment that the NHEA appreciated the way the board expe- dited the signing once the NHEA ratified the negotiated contract in late June. He said he recognized the cooperation of the board’s negotiating team during a long and arduous process. School Board President Barbara Garand said that the agreement took a lot of time and involved compromise. J. KOSTER Waldwick August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 5 Parking expansion eyed for open space application Borough Park in Waldwick has seen sev- eral improvements over the past few years which have in turn generated increased park use by residents. Now the borough council is considering seeking grant funds to increase parking facilities at the park. Borough Administrator Gary Kratz is proposing applying for a Bergen County Open Space and Recreation grant to expand the existing parking lot across from the playgrounds towards Branagh Field. He said the council will be discussing other options for the grant application during this week’s meeting and will make the decision on the final project by the dead- line later this month. Options are limited, he said, because the municipal open space trust is set to expire on Dec. 31 and there is just enough left in it to cover the borough share. Kratz’s proposal includes adding room for 24 cars to the 30-space lot at an esti- mated cost of about $70,000. A grant would cover half the amount, with the other half coming from the Municipal Open Space Trust Fund, Kratz said The borough is asking voters through a 5K recipient The Waldwick Golden Club shared in the profits from this year’s 5K Run, sponsored by the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce. Above, Chamber president Christine Figliuolo presents a check to club President John Livesey (center), as run director Stan Kowalski looks on. referendum in the November general elec- tion to reauthorize the half-cent tax for the trust for another 10 years. Currently, the owner of a home assessed at $416,000, the borough’s average, contributes $21 a year towards the open space trust. There would be no increase in taxes to property owners since the amount is already included in the tax base. Waldwick projects done with open space funds through the years include rebuilding Veterans Park, installing new playground equipment at Emmet Park, and upgrades at Borough Park, including the recent instal- lation of a special needs playground. The rehabilitation of the comfort station is scheduled to be done later this year, and a second pavilion adjacent to Branagh Field is also in the works. Municipal trust fund moneys may be used “solely for the acquisition, develop- ment, maintenance and preservation of lands for recreation and conservation pur- poses as well as acquisition of farmland and historic properties for restoration and pres- ervation purposes and for the payment of debt service for any of these purposes.” Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • August 14, 2013 Saddle River Valley SRV Lions Club hosts barbecue at Camp Marcella Members of the Saddle River Valley Lions Club recently held the annual bar- becue for campers and staffers at Camp Marcella, New Jersey’s premier residential summer campground designed specifically for children and teens with blindness, visual impairments, and special needs. The objective of Camp Marcella is to provide campers with a top-notch recre- ational, educational, and rehabilitative camp experience that is both fun and memorable. Located in Rockaway, New Jersey, Camp Marcella is owned and operated by the New Jersey Camp for Blind Children, Inc., a non- profit organization started in 1947. Since the camp’s inception, Lions Clubs of New Jersey have helped to financially support and physically maintain the camp’s opera- tions and facilities. “The strong, continuing special relation- ship between Camp Marcella and the Lions Club reflects our unwavering commitment to support organizations and programs that serve the blind and visually impaired,” said Jerry Michota, the recently-installed new president of the Saddle River Valley Lions Club. “We are very proud to be an integral part of the team effort that makes Camp Marcella possible.” Members of the Saddle River Valley Lions Club pose with staffers and campers at the club’s annual barbecue at Camp Marcella, a summer camp for blind and visually-impaired children. Today, Camp Marcella is comprised of over 200 acres of woodland surroundings, including a clean, fish-laden lake, and a modern in-ground swimming pool with all of its facilities designed for the best possible care of visually-impaired children. Over the past 60 years, Camp Marcella’s facilities have grown from a handful of buildings to a thoroughly modern, state-of-the-art, 23- building facility specially adapted for per- sons with special needs. The contribution of both funds and the physical labor from groups like the Saddle River Valley Lions Club not only make it possible for campers to play games, sing songs, share experiences, learn from each other, and build cherished memories to last a lifetime, but also help to shape the direc- tion of the lives of Marcella’s campers. Walking along one of the camp’s many trails, Saddle River Valley Lions Club Immediate Past President Gene Leporiere said, “It is the sincere hope of our club’s membership that our efforts will help to improve the lives of Marcella’s campers not just for tomorrow, but for all the tomorrows to come.” For more information about the Saddle River Valley Lions Club or Camp Marcella, visit www.SRVLions.org and www.Camp- Marcella.org. Area August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 7 Local men have key roles within foundation The HackensackUMC Foundation Board of Trustees recently welcomed leaders in three key positions. Joseph M. Sanzari of Ho-Ho-Kus has assumed the role of chair- man of the HackensackUMC Foundation Board of Trust- ees. In this role, Sanzari chairs the board’s executive committee. Samuel S. Raia of Saddle River is a member of the Executive Committee and is the chairman of the HackensackUMC Foundation Board of Trustees Finance Committee. Ulises Diaz of Rutherford is a member of the foundation’s executive committee and a member of Hack- ensackUMC Investment Committee. The foundation is the philanthropic arm of HackensackUMC. Sanzari is president of Joseph M. Sanzari, Inc. That company’s projects include the renovation of the New York Giants playing field and practice facility and the safe maintenance of many New Jersey roads. Sanzari is also president of Joseph M. Sanzari, Inc., Sanzari Marine Companies, Inc. and Sanzari-Shinn LLC. Through his companies, Sanzari employs more than 300 people. He has partnered with J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc., and Gardner M. Bishop, Inc., creating Bishop-Sanzari- Creamer. Bishop-Sanzari-Creamer has taken a leader- ship role in major construction projects on the New Jersey Turnpike. Bishop-Sanzari-Creamer’s partnership earned national recognition for its work on the Route 4 and Route 17 overpasses, the largest highway project in the state. Sanzari is also known for his philanthropic work involving many communities, children’s organizations and local charities. Such involvement has included: loan- ing of vehicles for parades and community events, pur- chasing journal ads to support various school activities, donating manpower and equipment to help repair schools, churches, and historic buildings, and donating the con- struction of municipal sporting fields. Sanzari is the patron of the Joseph M. Sanzari Chil- dren’s Hospital. His wife, Donna, is the founding benefac- tor of the Women’s Health Services Education, Research and Resource Center at the medical center, and the Donna A. Sanzari Women’s Hospital at HackensackUMC. Sanzari was originally appointed to the Hackensack- UMC Board of Governors in 2000. Prior to assuming his current role as chairman of the HackensackUMC Foun- dation Board of Trustees, he served as chairman of the HackensackUMC Board of Governors. He has served as a member of both boards and the board of the Hacken- sack University Health Network. Sanzari has also been an active member of many HackensackUMC committees. Sanzari is a former councilman in Ho-Ho-Kus. He is a member of the board of trustees of Felician College, served as a former commissioner to the Palisades Inter- state Park Commission, and is a former chairman of the Garden State Arts Foundation. Raia is the president and principal of Raia Properties, a real estate investment management and development firm. Prior to founding Raia Properties, Raia was an executive officer for Raia Industries Incorporated, a ready-mixed concrete company founded by his father, Joseph Raia Sr., in 1930. Raia joined the HackensackUMC Foundation Board of Trustees in June of 2003. The Raia Family Foundation Laboratory on the first floor of the John Theurer Cancer Center is a demonstration of his philanthropic commit- ment to HackensackUMC. Raia serves as mayor of Saddle River and is a member of the board of directors for the New Jersey Commerce and Industry Association. He served on Governor Chris- tie’s Department of Transportation Transition Team. In January 2011, he was sworn in as chairman of the New (continued on page 23) Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • August 14, 2013 Area Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary awards scholarships The Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club has announcd the winners of its 2013 college scholarships, including the annual John Royle Rotary Awards. The scholarships are awarded annually to graduating seniors who are going on to higher education and who reside in the area served by the Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club (Allendale, Mahwah, Ramsey, Saddle River, and Upper Saddle River). Scholarships are awarded based on need, ability, and contributions to school and commu- nity. These awards consist of $1,250 at the beginning of each recipient’s freshman year and another $1,250 at the beginning of sophomore year. This year’s freshman winners include Kiana LaForge of Mahwah (West Virginia University), Audrey McIntire of Mahwah (University of Alabama), Emily Newman of Mahwah (Union College), Alexa Albrecht of Allendale (Duke), Farra Iaccarino of Ramsey (University of North Carolina), Neda Jamshidi of USR (Duke), Nicole Conrad of Ramsey (Georgetown), and Danielle Fowler of USR (Elon University). The sophomore winners include Sara Kern of Mahwah (Goucher College), Emma Munro of Allendale (Ramapo College), Paige Kelley of Mahwah (Stevens College), and Jordan Kayal of Mahwah (College of New Jersey). Left: Front frow: Kiana LaForge, Audrey McIntire, and Emily Newman. Back row: Rotarian Bill Dator, Alexa Albrecht, Farra Iaccarino, and Rotarian John Royle. Not pictured: Neda Jam- shidi, Nicole Conrad, and Danielle Fowler. Above: Sara Kern, Emma Munro, and Paige Kelley. Not pictured: Jordan Kayal. (Photos courtesy of Tom Grissom.) August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • Page 9 Make the morning rush to school a lot less hectic Weekday mornings during the school year can be hectic. Parents who must get their youngsters ready for school while preparing for their own day often find themselves rushing through the morning and wishing for just a little more time before they have to run out the door. While parents can’t add another hour to the morning unless they wake up earlier, there are ways they can be more efficient in the morning. An efficient morning is typ- ically a less hectic one, and the following are a few ways families can work together to make more efficient use of their time. Get a head start the night before. Perhaps the most effec- tive way to make mornings less hectic during the school year is to accomplish as much as possible the night before. Instead of making kids’ lunches each morning, make them at night right before you go to bed. Along with your kids, lay out their clothes for the next day before they go to sleep each night. This way kids won’t waste time in the morning agonizing over what to wear, and they are liable to put up less of a fuss in the morning if they had a hand in choosing their attire for the day. Avoid turning the kitchen into a diner each morning. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it also can be the most indecisive meal of the day. Kids likely will not want to eat the same thing for breakfast every day, but give them fewer options so let time will be spent discussing what they are going to eat. The more closely the breakfast options resemble those of a diner, the more time a child is liable to waste choosing what to eat. Limit time spent in the bathroom. Spending too much time in the bathroom is another way families waste time on weekday mornings. Bathroom time should be limited to a set amount of time per person so everyone can get where they need to go on time. How much time adults and chil- dren spend in the bathroom each morning should depend on how many bathrooms available and how many people are sharing them. Even if everyone has a private bathroom, try to limit the time spent in the bathroom to 15 minutes per person. Locate must-have items before going to bed at night. Car keys, cell phones, wallets, eyeglasses, and backpacks are a handful of items that will be needed at some point during the day. Locate these items before going to bed each night and place them in the same convenient place. This saves the trouble of running around in the morning look- ing for lost car keys or wondering where an item ended up the night before. Turn off the television. Watching television in the morning can be very distracting, which can make it harder for adults and kids alike to get out the door on time. Kids might want to watch cartoons, which may keep them from preparing for school or brushing their teeth. Adults can grow easily distracted by news programs and morning shows, which will eat up time they need to get ready for the day ahead. Gas up the car the night before. A pit stop at the gas station en route to school or the office will only add to the hectic nature of the morning. Check the fuel gauge each night before arriving home and refuel your vehicle, if nec- essary. Weekday mornings during the school year can quickly become frenetic. However, using a few time-saving tips can ensure that everyone will start off the day a lot more relaxed. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • August 14, 2013 Ho-Ho-Kus Borough to receive bids for accreditation consultant by Jennifer Crusco This week, the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus will receive bids for consulting services to obtain law enforcement accredita- tion from the New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police. “The police department is seeking a consultant to work with the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Accreditation officer(s) and act as the lead accreditation manager to ensure compliance with the New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Pro- gram (NJSLEAP) and NJSACOP and the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA) recognition,” the bid specifications state. “The consultant’s services will include management of the process necessary to assemble proofs of compliance, compilation and management of files, on-site assessments, a complete rewrite/revision of existing Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department standard operating proce- dures, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance with CALEA’s national recognition standards, and other related services as required by the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus and its police department.” Ho-Ho-Kus officials recently decided to take another look at accreditation, noting the potential savings on insur- ance premiums. Achieving accreditation can also help municipalities manage their liability and workers compensation insurance exposure. Last month, the Ho-Ho-Kus Council approved a $25,000 grant application to the Joint Insurance Fund to help cover the cost of state or national accreditation for the borough’s police department, and borough officials subsequently met with representatives from the Rodgers Group, an agency that conducts departmental evaluations. JIF provides these grants as an incentive for police departments to pursue accreditation and offers reduced liability insurance premiums to those departments that successfully attain accreditation. If the grant application is successful, the department would have two years from the date of the agreement to achieve accreditation. If the department does not achieve accreditation within that time- frame, the borough would have three years to return the grant funds to JIF. If the municipality decides to leave JIF before the grant is repaid, the entire balance would be due on the date the borough terminated its relationship with JIF. JIF does not provide additional funding to maintain accreditation. In June, Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Attorney David Bole advised the governing body that he and Ho-Ho-Kus Chief Financial Officer Joseph Citro had discussed the financial aspects of accreditation. At that time, Bole said the cost of accreditation could be $35,000 to $39,000, and said Citro indicated that funds are available to cover the balance not covered by JIF. During the accreditation process, professionals visit a police department for an extensive evaluation that includes reviews of police procedures, bylaws, and promotion poli- cies. The accreditation procedure is usually put out to bid, Bole said, adding that the Rodgers Group generally con- ducts the evaluations. Accredited departments must have detailed, written policies and procedures for officers to follow. The attention to this type of detail results in less successful negligence litigation within accredited agencies. Officials: Borough is currently within NJDEP’s water allotment Ho-Ho-Kus DPW Superintendent of Buildings, Roads, and Grounds Jeff Pattman recently reported that the bor- ough has been able to work within its water allotment thus far in 2013. Last week, he reported that the statistics for July show that the borough pumped a total of 25,124,900 gallons of water, while the allotment is approximately 30,000,000 gallons per month, or one million gallons per day. Pattman, who has been running the borough’s water department on a day-to-day basis, attributed the favorable news to several factors, including the recent repairs of leaks within the system and this year’s regular rainfall. “A major factor has been that the residents are following the watering schedule,” Pattman added. While 200 watering violations were issued in 2012, Pattman said no such violations have been issued so far this year. He noted that a lot of communication involving the department of public works, the mayor and council, and the residents has also helped the situation. “I’m happy with the way the water use is progressing,” Ho-Ho-Kus Mayor Thomas Randall said in a recent inter- view. “Conservation efforts and system repairs continue to help the town.” Last month, Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Administrator Don Cirulli noted, “We’re at acceptable levels of usage and are on – if not ahead of – our scheduled water use. The water- ing schedule is working, and it has helped that we’ve had a good deal of rain. We’re very pleased.” The borough’s entire water system was recently updated, Well #1 was reopened with the permission of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and the fine for over-pumping in 2011 has been reduced. In recent years, the borough has twice been fined for exceeding its water allotment. The most recent fine, which covered the over-pumping in 2011, was $76,250 and was later reduced to $45,750 following negotiations between the borough and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. In 2012, Eileen Feldman, a public engineer and senior principal of Hazen & Sawyer of New York, and Katie Hoek, principal scientist at that firm, formally asked the NJDEP to consider an increase in the borough’s water allocation. The borough is still awaiting word regarding that request. The borough’s water system currently has five wells. At one time, there were six wells, but Well #3 has been per- manently closed. J. CRUSCO August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & III • Page 11 Skin cancer risks persist in every season Skin cancer can affect anyone, and overexposure to the sun, a key risk factor for skin cancer, can occur at any time of year. Whether it is a hot, sultry day spent by the pool or a chilly day skiing the slopes, any exposure to the sun can result in skin damage that can increase a person’s risk for skin cancer. Plus, certain areas of the body are more susceptible than others. How does skin cancer form? When DNA, the material that encodes genetic infor- mation in all cells of the body, is damaged and the body cannot repair that damage, a person’s risk for cancer increases. Damaged cells begin to grow and divide uncon- trollably. Damaged skin cells that divide and spread can cause skin cancer. Because skin cancer tumors generally form in the outer-most layer of the skin known as the epi- dermis, skin cancer may be more readily apparent and detectable than many other cancers in the early stages. The American Academy of Dermatology says that one in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer in their lifetime, while the Canadian Skin Cancer Foun- dation says that basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer, affects 50,000 to 60,000 Canadians each year. Where is skin cancer most likely to appear? Skin cancer is most likely to appear on the areas of the body most exposed to the sun. These include the head, face, neck, arms, and legs. Those who are bald or balding can also have skin cancer appear on their scalp. However, skin cancer can develop anywhere on the body where there is skin, which makes it important to routinely check all areas of the body for indicators of the disease. A recent study by The Mayo Clinic found that, while skin cancer can affect anyone, young women are more likely to receive a diagnosis. The study indicated that melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, has increased by eight times for women under the age of 40 since 1970. Even children can get skin cancer. A study in the journal “Pediatrics” found that the number of cases of skin cancer among children and adolescents has been increasing each year by about two percent. There are three main types of skin cancer. They include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Basal cell carcinoma occurs in the basal cells, which are the lowest level of the epidermis. It can appear as a shiny translucent or pearly nodule, a sore that continu- ously heals and then reopens, a pink slightly elevated growth, reddish irritated patches of skin, or a waxy scar. Squamous cell carcinoma occurs in the upper layer of the epidermis. It often looks like a crusty, red patch of skin. Melanoma begins in the melanocytes, the cells in the epidermis that give the skin its color. Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer because it can quickly spread into the lymph system of the body and organs. Melanoma can form in a preexisting mole or form a new mole. Exposure to sunlight is the leading cause of skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. While the rays of the sun may be more intense during the summer, any exposure to the sun can lead to skin cancer. The sun can reflect off snow and become concentrated. No matter how many layers a person wears during cooler weather, the head and neck tend to remain exposed to the sun’s damaging UV radiation year-round. Skin cancer is most likely to occur in people with pale skin who have a tendency to burn or freckle when exposed to the sun. But everyone should be diligent and cover up when spending time outdoors. No one is immune to skin cancer, and the change of seasons does not lower a person’s risk of getting the dis- ease. Anytime a person is in the sun, he or she runs the risk of UV exposure that can lead to skin cancer, which highlights the importance of taking preventive measures to safeguard yourself from skin cancer. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • August 14, 2013 August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 13 Step up to raise awareness of hearing loss Approximately 20 percent of adults in the United States report some degree of hearing loss, and two to three of every 1,000 children born in this country have some form of hearing loss. In an effort to raise public awareness, the Hearing Loss Association of America will hold its Sixth Annual Garden State Walk4Hearing at Mercer County Park West in West Windsor on Sunday, Oct. 20. The Walk4Hearing is the largest walk of its kind taking place in multiple cities across America. This year’s fundraising goal is $75,000, which will be used for programs and ser- vices that benefit individuals with hearing loss. Funds from previous walks have been used to provide scholarships to New Jersey students with hearing loss who are entering college, establish a public Assisted Listen- ing Device Demonstration room at Mont- clair State University, and other efforts to raise awareness and support of hearing loss. The walk also aims to eradicate the stigma associated with hearing loss. A social and informational event to promote the walk is set for Sunday, Sept. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Yogi Berra Museum on Montclair State University’s campus. Guests will learn more about the Walk4Hearing fundraiser and will be given tools to create a walk team, solicit dona- tions for the walk, and socialize with other individuals who are impacted by hearing loss. Lunch and free admission to the Yogi Berra Museum will be included at the Sep- tember event. All are welcome. RSVP to Ann Marie Olson at (201) 445-2455 or at sophisticatedha@msn.com. For more information and an update on these events, visit www.hearingloss-nj.org. To register for the walk, sponsor a team, or volunteer, visit www.walk4hearing.com (select Garden State Walk4Hearing under Fall Walks). According to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated one-third of Ameri- cans between ages 65 and 75 and almost half of those older than 75 have some degree of hearing loss. In addition, approximately 30 school-aged children per 1,000 experi- ence difficulty hearing. Hearing loss is a major public health issue that is the third most common physical condition after arthritis and heart disease. Hearing loss is an invisible condition: We cannot see hearing loss; we can only expe- rience its effects. People may not be aware of their hearing loss and instead think that others are mumbling more often or speaking softer than normal. Studies have shown that hearing loss can impact a person’s quality of life due to social isolation, dependence, and communication difficulties. Individuals who are concerned about their hearing should have their hearing tested. In addition to professional guidance, a person with hearing loss can connect with others who have been affected by hearing loss through the local support groups of the Hearing Loss Association of America. The state division of HLA, HLA-NJ, has support group meetings for individuals affected by hearing loss in Hackensack, South Plain- field, Lakewood, Madison, and Cape May. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • August 14, 2013 Healing in America’s heartland Recently, my wife’s schedule, my son’s schedule, and my own schedule left us a single sunny window, and we climbed through it. We all got together to look for some healing in America’s heartland at the Warren County Farm- ers Fair. The most spectacular feature of the fair is the hot air bal- loon rides. My wife and I sometimes watch the parti-col- ored balloons soar over my son’s house, Castle Dangerous, and drop off their passengers and crews in the surround- ing farmland. We had expected to spend some time with my grandson, too, but a break in his schedule for a visit to family friends left Johnny stuck with Mom and Pop. This could not have been easy for him, but he took it like a man -- or maybe like a kid again. The farmers fair takes place in an area that may or may not be Phillipsburg. The map is easy to follow, but the designations are amorphous. Out in Warren County, it is America and local borders appear irrelevant. The dirt-and-grass parking lot was in a field where four- wheel drive was a good option. My son remarked that he had never seen so many SUVs in one parking lot, but there was ample space and the people at the gate were friendly and helpful. The admission was $6 a head, which covered absolutely everything, except for rides and snacks. There were short lines, and the Ferris wheel and minia- ture rollercoaster had a lot of empty cars. America is hurt- ing, even in the farm country, but America is still strong. The people we saw were sturdy, good-looking in an honest way, and not at all intrusive, but helpful when asked for information. They were instantly likable. Anything billed as a “farmers fair” is expected to be unpretentious. The variety of the sights and shows, how- ever, was impressive. I had seen that a farmer up the road from my son was raising water buffalo. At the fair, we got a look at some adolescent water buffalo. When they grow up, their milk is used for fresh mozzarella cheese, which is why people raise them locally. Mozzarella fresh from the water buffalo! It doesn’t get better than that. My wife remembered that when she was a kid, the neigh- borhood junk wagon was still pulled by an ox that looked something like one of the water buffalo. Then the noodle man would come and blow his quavering whistle and the kids would run outside to buy noodles, listen to the noodle man’s stories, and pat the junk wagon ox. Even in Tokyo, people lived closer to nature in those days. This was before television and long before computers. The animal barns at the fair also featured an alpaca with a bad haircut. His head was still fluffy, but his body was trimmed until his back and flanks looked something like my son’s boxer dogs. A crafts person with a sort of modern spinning wheel was turning the alpaca wool into yarn. The livestock also included llamas, which are sometimes kept with sheep to protect the lambs from coyotes and feral dogs, and standard European livestock: a big pinto horse, several types of cows, some remarkable pink pigs, goats, a big domestic turkey, and lots of chickens. Kids who have only seen these animals in books especially enjoy seeing them up close. We expected the barn marked “Home Garden” to be selling garden tools. Wrong! This barn featured a non- commercial exhibit of home-grown vegetables, homemade scarecrows, and some extremely professional photographs obviously taken with quality cameras by people who knew what they were doing. Most of the “models” were either children or pets. There was nothing to buy, but lots to appreciate. One area featured a long shed with comfortable chairs set up facing a row of tractors: a tractor museum of sorts. Another shed had brochures from all sorts of groups that wanted members or had information to offer for free. You could literally do the whole show for the price of admis- sion. We had gotten our money’s worth even before the bal- loon launch, which turned out to be iffy. Balloons are weather sensitive and the turbulence in the upper air led the balloonist to send up one, two, and three black balloons of the size you buy for real estate sales just to make sure the big balloons were going to be stable. The third test balloon was the charm and the word passed among the spectators that the launch would take place well before sundown. “Look, Mom, your umbrella is attracting other Asians,” my son said. We had gotten an early spot by the fence and my wife’s telltale umbrella -- serving as a parasol -- became a vector point for other Asians: a Japanese couple, an extended Brahmin family from India, a Dravidian father and two sons, a couple of Chinese families, and a couple of Korean families. There were no conflicts whatsoever, domestic or imported. Everybody got along as all Americans should. Our nearest neighbors were folks from Wales by way of Pennsylvania. We all kept taking one other’s photographs. I asked a couple of times if they could see past us. This is sometimes a problem: My son represents a horizontal obstacle, and I represent a vertical obstacle. They said they could see. I hope they were not just being polite. Before the cool breeze of the evening, with clouds in the far distance, the balloon crews got busy. A woman explained to my wife that the balloons first have to be partly filled with random air from pumps, then with hot air generated by propane. The first passenger balloon was laid out flat, and filled slowly until they were ready for the hot air. Once the propane got started, the “monster” as my wife affectionately called it, rose up to its full impressive height of a five-story house and the people in the basket left the ground waving to us, as we waved back and some people cheered. Shortly, the big balloons were sprouting like mushrooms in a variety of colors, including my son’s favorite, the “United States Constitution” with bold red and white stripes and a picture of parchment on one side. One bold adventurer took off with no basket. He was sitting in a sort of chair with his legs dangling. The balloons all headed in the same general direction, over the wooded ridge toward my son’s house. About 15 balloons took part in the launch and every one rated waves from the spectators who found the spectacle impressive and touching. As we left, people were revving up trucks for a haul- ing contest, another featured event. The pedestrian crowds were formidable, but mannerly. A nice man with plausible muscles asked me if he was edging me out of line for food, but he was not. I told him to go for it, and we both grinned. I wonder who was scarier. My wife rated the fair a wonderful family event for the summer. I totally agree. It was well worth the admission and the ride from Bergen County. My son, who travels more than we older folks do, told us, “This is what America looks like.” The people were sturdy, healthy, very clean, and notably free of any kind of animosity. They did not impose themselves on anyone. If you talk to them, you find that you are talking to friends, and they know what they are talking about in their own fields of expertise. If America looks like this, the county still has a future -- IF those of us who have any knowledge of world affairs or an international perspective manage to keep these honest people out of trouble. These people do not need a war in Iraq. They do not need to be manipulated by multi-national corporations, international banks, or the agents of foreign governments. They need to run their own lives and to keep producing food, oxygen, and wholesome family-style events like the farmers fair. The people who think the government that represents all of us, or the corporations that control the government, can continue to pull the strings for the rest of the world, however, are in for a rough haircut. Let us hope we get off as easily as that alpaca. Allendale Notebook Board of education to meet The Allendale Board of Education will meet on Monday, Aug. 19. The meeting will be held at 8 p.m. in the Brook- side School Library located at 100 Brookside Avenue. Children invited to paint mural Children in second and third grades are invited to par- ticipate in painting a mural at the Lee Memorial Library at noon on Aug. 22 and 23. The event is hosted by the library and Girl Scout Cara Gramegna of Troop 977. Participants are encouraged to bring a smock or old shirt to protect their clothing. For more information, call (201) 327-4338. The library is located at 500 West Crescent Avenue. Local students honored The following Allendale students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2013 spring semester: Marissa Manzi, Loyola University; David Haliczer, Western Connecticut State University; Brian Sowakinas, Southern New Hamp- shire University; Mary LeBlancq, University of Dayton; Jacqueline Benoit, Colgate University; Emily Masters, Ithaca College; Michael Chiaravalle, Kasey Dunbar, Kay- leigh Kobovitch, Graham Ramsey, and Andre Vorbrodt, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Eric Anderson (Honors List), Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck; Erin Cavan, Marist College; and Steven N. Casella, Cavanaugh Albert Cutler, Erin K. DuBee, Lauren Marie Morgan, Kaitlin E. Reilly, Keimya D. Sadeghi, Emma Rachel Munro, Sarah E. Galo, and Ava E. Manahan, Ramapo College. Fell House benefit set A John Fell House Summer Night will be held at the Allendale Bar & Grill on Aug. 26. Members of the commu- nity are invited to enjoy a meal with friends and family at AB&G, and a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the John Fell House. AB&G is located at 67 West Allendale Avenue. Chamber plans meeting The Allendale Chamber of Commerce will host a dinner meeting on Aug. 13. The 6:30 p.m. meeting will be held at the corporate office of Terrie O’Connor Realtors, 300G Lake Street in Ramsey. RSVP to Adrienne Tenbekjian at jumbleiah2@aol.com. New date for Stitch n’ Chat Knitters and crocheters are invited to Stitch n’ Chat at the Lee Memorial Library on Monday, Aug. 26. The group meets at 7 p.m. in the loft. Participants of all skill levels are welcome to bring their projects. Refreshments are served. The library is located at 500 West Crescent Avenue in Allendale. CERT seeks new members The Allendale Community Emergency Response Team is seeking new members. Interested individuals are invited to sign up for the Bergen County OEM’s fall 2013 CERT training program. Classes will begin Monday, Sept. 16 and run weekly through Nov. 4 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Bergen County Law & Public Safety Institute in Mahwah. CERT training includes modules in disaster prepared- ness, medical operations, fire suppression, light search and rescue, disaster psychology, terrorism awareness, animal preparedness, and incident command. This year, the program has been expanded to include training for County Animal Response Team certification. The CART training will begin on Nov. 11 and continue weekly through Dec. 2. Participation in CART is encour- aged, but not required as part of CERT training. For more information about Allendale CERT, or to enroll in the training, contact Pete Branigan at gpballendalecert@yahoo.com or call (201)790-4404. August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 15 Ho-Ho-Kus Jottings Club hosts Garden Party, welcomes new members The Contemporary Club of Ho-Ho-Kus will host its annual Garden Party on Sunday, Sept. 8 at a member’s home from 2 to 4 p.m. The club welcomes members, guests, and prospective members to this gathering. The event will launch the club’s 2013-14 year and will include announce- ments, light refreshments, and time to socialize. For more information, e-mail Julia at juliaprosenfeld@gmail.com. ‘Combination’ meeting announced The Ho-Ho-Kus Council will hold a combination work/ public session on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The meeting will be held at 8 p.m. at Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Hall, 333 Warren Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus. There will be no council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27. CERT training announced Ho-Ho-Kus residents who are interested in joining the Community Emergency Response Team may sign up for the Bergen County OEM’s fall 2013 CERT training pro- gram. Classes will begin Monday, Sept. 16 and run weekly through Oct. 7 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Bergen County Law & Public Safety Institute in Mahwah. CERT training includes modules in disaster prepared- ness, medical operations, fire suppression, light search and rescue, disaster psychology, terrorism awareness, and animal preparedness. This year, the program has been expanded to include training for County Animal Response Team certification. CART instruction will begin Nov. 11 and continue weekly through Dec. 2. Participation in CART is encouraged, but not required as part of CERT training. However, to qualify for CART training, comple- tion of CERT training is required. Teen CERT candidates may attend classes. The Bergen County Law & Public Safety Institute is located at 281 Campgaw Road. To obtain an application, or for more information about joining Ho-Ho-Kus CERT, contact Stan- ley A. Kober at (201) 445-1121. Local students recognized The following Ho-Ho-Kus students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2013 spring semester: Alicia Michele Cahill and Colin G. Verhoff, Ramapo College; Michael DeLuca, Union College; Eric Cioffi, Miami University, Ohio; Allison Dench, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Travis Downs, Daniel Francess, Eric Schauer, and Lillian Francess have all been named to the Honors List at Fair- leigh Dickinson University, Teaneck. Hermitage hosts Outdoor Craft Show The annual Hermitage Outdoor Craft show will be held Saturday, Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hermitage located at 355 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. The show will be held on the tree shaded front lawn and will feature over 70 exhibitors with handmade crafts, art, and a great selection of original photography. Some of the items featured at the show will be handmade dollhouses, furni- ture, purses, pillows, soaps, painted glass, silk scarves, fine art, florals, pottery, designer birdhouses, tie dye, 20 th cen- tury area train station prints, fiber, framed historic items, decoupage, American Girl doll clothing, and more. The show will be sponsored by the Friends of the Her- mitage. Admission is $4 and the event will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit www.pjspromotions. com or call (201) 666-1340. Club announces fundraiser The Contemporary Club of Ho-Ho-Kus is selling bags and hats sporting the Ho-Ho-Kus logo to benefit the club’s charities. The hats, available in adult and youth sizes, are $20 each. Totes are $40 each. The navy and white items may be purchased at BB Clover at 181 East Franklin Turn- pike in Ho-Ho-Kus. Cub Scouts welcome new members Registration for the 2013-14 Ho-Ho-Kus Cub Scout pro- gram is in progress. Boys who will be entering grades one through four are invited to join. Scout programs foster lead- ership, confidence, and character as participants embark on a variety of adventures. For a registration form, or more information, contact Michael Holt at mjholt9@gmail.com. VFW welcomes new members The Ho-Ho-Kus VFW Post 192, which serves Ho-Ho- Kus and Ridgewood, welcomes new members. The group meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Post Home, 620 Cliff Street, Ho-Ho-Kus. For additional information, call (201) 675-7669. Memorabilia sought Area residents are asked to provide photos, newspaper clippings, post cards, maps, aerial photos, and similar items featuring the area surrounding VFW Post 192 on Cliff Street and the Hopper-Zabriskie Cemetery on First Street in Ho-Ho-Kus, prior to 1966. These items will be used for a local history project. All materials will be returned after scanning and copying. Contact Stanley Kober at (201) 445- 1121. Police accept Reverse 911 updates Ho-Ho-Kus Police Chief John Wanamaker reminds res- idents who are not currently on the borough’s Reverse 911 list to call the police desk at (201) 652-1700 to have their contact information added. Anyone with a change of infor- mation or a new phone number is invited to call. The borough’s Reverse 911 system allows the munici- pality to relay important information to residents via tele- phone. While many residents’ home numbers are listed as part of the Reverse 911 system, citizens also have the option of registering their cell phone numbers so they may receive messages when they are away from home. ‘Treasures from Ho-Ho-Kus’ for sale The Contemporary Cub of Ho-Ho-Kus is offering its “Treasures from Ho-Ho-Kus” cookbook for $20. This edition is a revision of the 1975 “Ho-Ho-Kus Hostesses” cookbook. The updated version contains favorite recipes, some of which are over 100 years old, from residents, past and present U.S. Presidents, the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn, and the Hermitage. Proceeds from the sale will benefit various charities. To obtain a copy, call Sandra Alworth at (201) 447-1438. Copies are also available at Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Hall, 333 Warren Avenue. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • August 14, 2013 Obituaries Chai Darmstadt Chai Darmstadt of Wyckoff died July 29. She was 76. She graduated from Ewha University in Seoul, Korea and earned a master’s degree from the University of Vermont. She worked as a computer programmer for Western Union and ITT. She did Christian missionary work in Kenya and Korea. She is survived by her husband Quentin, her sisters Haiwon Chang, Suhwon Lee, and Chungwon Suh, and her brothers Chinil Chang and Kunyi Chang. Arrangements were made by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home of Wyckoff. Kathleen J. De Salvo Kathleen J. De Salvo, nee Ziola, of Franklin Lakes, for- merly of Paramus, died Aug. 4. She was 79. She graduated from New York Institute of Technology and was a self- employed author for many years. She sang in the choir at Our Lady of the Visitation Church in Paramus for over 30 years. She was a member of the Bag-a-Tale Players and was active in community theaters in Bergen County. She is sur- vived by her husband John De Salvo and her children John De Salvo of Wyckoff and James De Salvo of Wayne. She is also survived by five grandchildren and her sister Barbara Invidiata of Breezy Point, New York. She was predeceased by her brother Charles Zeale. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to Most Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, 787 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 or to a charity of choice. Carol L. Elser Carol L. Elser of Saddle River, formerly of Ridgefield, New York City, and Ramsey, died Aug. 5. She was 65. She worked at “The New Yorker” magazine for 27 years until 1992. Before retiring in 2004, she was an executive assis- tant to the president and CEO at Conde Nast Publications for over 20 years. She is survived by her fiancé Robert E. Rewkowski, his son Jack Rewkowski, and her cous- ins Debra (Lilienthal) Pace, Patricia (Lilienthal) LaPrell, Donna (Lilienthal) Pearson, and Raymond Lilienthal. She is also survived by Jordan and Cody Pace, Chris Weed, Melissa, Lindsay, and Emily Pearson and Amanda Lilien- thal. Arrangements were made by Lawton-Turso Funeral Home in Hoboken. Keith Michael Flood Keith Michael Flood of Ramsey died Aug. 1.He was 52. He was a graduate of Iona College and Bergen Catholic High School. His career on Wall Street spanned over 30 years. He was a long-time employee of Bear Stearns and, most recently, Duncan Williams. He was a member of the Ramsey Knights of Columbus and the Ramsey Golf and Country Club. He was a coach for various Ramsey sports. He is survived by his wife Monica (nee Fox) Flood and his daughters Fiona and Elizabeth. He is also survived by his mother Geraldine, his brothers Joe and Kevin, and his uncle Monsignor Patrick J. Barry. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Dorothy Gnade Dorothy Gnade, nee Huizing, of North Haledon, for- merly of Midland Park and Waldwick, died Aug. 2. She was 99. She was a member of Grace Church in Ridgewood, where she sang in the choir and was a participant in the activities of the church. She is survived by her children Dawn Daiker of Thurmont, Maryland, William Gnade of Fallston, Maryland, George Gnade of Sidney, Ohio, Bev- erly Seifert of Budd Lake, and Robert Gnade of Ostrander, Ohio. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 27 great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Wil- liam Gnade and her granddaughter Laura Gnade Howard. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Star of Hope Ministries, 34 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07505 or the Holland Christian Home, 151 Graham Avenue, North Hale- don, NJ 07508. Edwin Allan Jarrett Junior Edwin Allan Jarrett Jr. of Palm Coast, Florida, formerly of Ramsey and Suffern, New York, died Aug. 4. He was 83. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He attended Suffern High School, where he was a top athlete in all sports. He attended Syracuse University and was a member of Alpha Chi Rho. He is survived by his companion Joan King and his children Nancy and Andrew Jarrett. He is also survived by his sister Jacquelyn Collishaw Ursitti. He was prede- ceased by his son Christopher. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Yuk Kam Lee Yuk Kam Lee of Mahwah died Aug. 4. She was 89. She is survived by her children John Lee, Joseph Lee, Cath- erine Elekes, and Ivy Ko, and seven grandchildren. She is also survived by great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Kin Po Lee. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the Old Paramus Reformed Church, 660 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Kenneth Lutz Kenneth Lutz of East Northport, New York, formerly of Parsippany and Waldwick, died July 20. He was 55. He was a mechanic for AA Truck Renting Corporation. He is survived by his wife Kathleen Lutz (nee Sullivan), his chil- dren Travis Martin, Jamie Martin, and Mackenzie Lutz. He is also survived by his father Ernest Lutz and his siblings Jeffery Lutz and Lorraine Lugo. He was predeceased by his mother Edith Brulatour. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Memorial Home in Paramus. Memorial dona- tions may be made to Mackenzie Lutz in his memory. Rita E. Osgoodby Rita E. Osgoodby of Westfield, formerly of Waldwick and Toms River, died Aug. 3. She was 88. Before retir- ing, she was a commercial decorator for Christmas City in Paramus. She was a former member of Saint Luke’s R.C. Church in Ho-Ho-Kus. She is survived by her children Mary Albright of Union, Nancy Osgoodby of Paramus, and George Osgoodby of Waldwick, and two grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Rosemary Hansmeyer of Anchorage, Alaska. She was predeceased by her husband George M. Osgoodby. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Valentina Stickney Valentina Stickney, nee Basharkievich, of Ramsey died Aug. 4. She was 89. She was born in Vilnius, Poland in 1924. When Germany invaded Poland in 1939, she was forced to labor in a paper factory in Germany until the fac- tory was destroyed in an Allied bombing raid. She was then transported by train to Freiburg, Germany, where she again was a forced laborer until the surrender of Germany, when she became a displaced person. In 1950, she immigrated to the United States, worked in an artificial flower factory in the Bronx, and studied English at Roosevelt High School. After four years, she became an accounting clerk at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, where she was promoted, progressively, to personnel director of the institute. She is survived by her grand-nephews Rich- ard Czapla of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Vecheslav Bashar- kievich of Ramsey, Eugeniuz Czapla of Middletown, New York, and her nieces Wanda Turowicz of Ontario, Canada and Janina Czapla of Poland. She is also survived by many great-grand nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband John Shakun and her second hus- band George Stickney. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Stephen Paul Vanek Stephen Paul Vanek of Midland Park died Aug. 2. He was 73. Before retiring, he was a waterproofer and brick- layer for Local 1, formerly Local 66, New York, New York. He had worked on many skyscrapers and historical build- ings in New York City. He was a parishioner of the Church of the Nativity in Midland Park. He is survived by his wife Ida (nee Antelo) Vanek of Midland Park, his daugh- ters Christine Vanek-Bonavota of Kearny, Eileen Lenoy of Westerville, Ohio, and Stephanie Sieverding of Wildo- mar, California. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Arrangements were made b Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Mid- land Park Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 58, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Robert Yanks Robert Yanks of Franklin Lakes died Aug. 2. He was 72. He is survived by his wife Marjorie (nee Schack), and his children Nancy Pellegrini and David Yanks. He is also sur- vived by three grandchildren and his sister Laura Bench. Arrangements were made by Robert Schoem’s Menorah Chapel in Paramus. August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 17 Waldwick Lions Club Carnival appeals to the entire family Residents of all ages turned out in droves to last week’s annual Family Days Carnival, sponsored by the Waldwick Lions Club. This year’s event featured new and more rides and games, all of which con- tributed to the exceptionally high turnout. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • August 14, 2013 An autumn movie preview: What to expect by Dennis Seuling Now that summer is winding down, it is interesting to see what Hollywood has in store for the next two months. Summer 2013 has seen its share of hits (“Man of Steel,” “Fast and Furious 6,” “Iron Man 3”) and misses (“White House Down,” “After Earth,” “The Lone Ranger”). The type of movie traditionally released in the fall is less kid-oriented, less superhero- laden, and more character-driven. Early fall will bring a range of intriguing titles at the local multiplex, including the fol- George Clooney stars as an astronaut whose final mission goes terribly wrong in ‘Gravity.’ lowing six. “Riddick” (Sept. 6). Vin Diesel is back as Riddick, the in 2000’s “Pitch Black.” This dangerous escaped convict is wanted by every bounty hunter in the known galaxy. In this installment, Riddick has been left for dead on a sun-scorched planet that appears lifeless. Soon, how- ever, he finds himself battling alien pred- ators for survival. The only way to escape is to activate an emergency beacon, which also alerts mercenaries who waste no time descending on the planet in search of their bounty. The first ship to arrive carries an entirely new kind of mercenary -- more lethal and violent than their predeces- sors. A subsequent ship is helmed by a man whose pursuit of Riddick is per- sonal. “The Family” (Sept. 13). After snitching on the mob, a mafia boss and his family are relocated to a quiet town in France under the witness protection program. Despite the best efforts of Agent Stansfield (Tommy Lee Jones) to keep them in line, Fred Manzoni (Robert DeNiro), his wife Maggie (Michelle Pfeiffer), and their children can’t help reverting to old habits. Handling their problems the “family” way blows their cover, enabling their former cronies to track them down. The situation escalates as old scores are settled in this darkly humorous film directed by Luc Besson. “Prisoners” (Sept. 20). Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) faces every parent’s worst nightmare: His six-year- old daughter Anna is missing, together with her young friend Joy. As minutes turn into hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street. Heading the investigation, Detective Loki (Jake Gyl- lenhaal) arrests its driver, Alex Jones (Paul Dano), but a lack of evidence forces the only suspect’s release. Knowing his child’s life is at stake, the frantic Dover decides he has no choice but to take mat- ters into his own hands. The desperate father will do whatever it takes to find the girls, but in doing so, he may defy his own personal sense of integrity. “Don Jon” (Sept. 27). Jon Martello (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a strong, good-looking, old-fashioned kind of guy. His pals call him Don Jon for his ability to attract a different woman every weekend, but even the finest fling can’t compare to the pleasure he discovers alone, in front of the computer, watch- ing pornography. Barbara Sugarman Jake Gyllenhaal (right) confronts kidnapping suspect Paul Dano in the thriller ‘Prisoners.’ (Scarlett Johansson) is a bright, beautiful, intelligent, old-fashioned woman. Raised on romantic Hollywood movies, she is determined to find her Prince Charming and ride off into a blissful sunset. Con- fronting their opposing expectations, Jon and Barbara struggle against a media cul- ture full of false fantasies to try to find true happiness. “Gravity” (Oct. 4). Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission with Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney). A veteran astronaut, Kowalsky is in com- mand of his final flight before he is due to retire. During a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowal- sky completely alone, tethered to noth- ing but each other and spiraling out into the blackness. The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth and any chance for rescue. As fear escalates to panic, every breath of air eats away at what little oxygen is left. The only way home may be to go farther out into the terrifying expanse of space. “Carrie” (Oct. 18). The original “Carrie” (1976) starred Sissy Spacek and was the first Stephen King novel adapted for movies. The new film stars Chloe Moretz (“Kick Ass,” “Let Me In”) as the troubled teenager. Seventeen years ago, Carrie’s mother, Margaret (Julianne Moore), gave birth to her under bizarre circumstances. Carrie is a shy outcast among her peers who is sheltered by her deeply religious mother. To Margaret, boys are the devil incarnate. Her crazed attempts to protect Carrie from the world backfire as Carrie unleashes a telekinetic power that had previously been dormant. August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • Page 19 ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ depicts attack on Washington Former Secret Service Agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler, left) attempts to save U.S. Presi- dent Asher (Aaron Eckhart) from a terrorist attack in ‘Olympus Has Fallen.’ by Dennis Seuling “Olympus Has Fallen” (Sony Pic- tures Home Entertainment) is an action- packed movie depicting an all-out attack on Washington, D.C., furious gun battles, and the kidnapping of President Asher (Aaron Eckhart) by a team of well-orga- nized terrorists. The initial, prolonged attack involves planes, missiles, rocket launchers, and even garbage trucks, and is the movie’s most impressive sequence, though it ignores stepped-up post-9/11 security. But, hey, this is a Hollywood shoot-’em-up, not a documentary. Former Secret Service man and Special Forces commando Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) uses this mayhem to sneak into the White House and plan to counter the attack. Because Banning failed to save the first lady from an accident 18 months earlier, he has a lot to prove. Redemption lies in rescuing President Asher. The terrorist leader (Rick Yune) is demanding missile codes. With the acting president, Speaker of the House Trumbull (Morgan Freeman), shaky at best and Pen- tagon officials scrambling like chickens with their heads cut off, it will be entirely up to Manning to get the job done. Director Antoine Fuqua borrows con- siderably from “Die Hard” by establishing a lone, unlikely hero up against over- whelming odds, and handles the action admirably. However, the dialogue is often laced with clichés and many supporting performances are sadly underwhelming. Bonuses on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include behind-the-scenes fea- turettes on the making of the film, the cast, creating the movie’s visual effects, and a detailed look at one of the major action sequences. “The Muppet Movie” (Disney Home Entertainment) is available in a new Blu- ray “Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition.” Created by Jim Henson, the movie fea- tures the origins of the classic Muppet characters -- Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and Animal. The Muppets set out on a road trip to follow their Hollywood dreams. Henson and director James Frawley pay homage to assorted movie clichés and have the characters speak directly to the audience in comical asides. Kermit decides to leave the swamp and conquer Hollywood. Like Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz,” he gathers a colorful assortment of friends during his journey, and there are cameo guest appearances by James Coburn, Dom DeLuise, Mad- eleine Kahn, Steve Martin, Milton Berle, Carol Kane, Mel Brooks, Orson Welles, Bob Hope, and Edgar Bergen and Char- lie McCarthy. Conflict is provided by fast-food entrepreneur Charles Durn- ing, determined to make Kermit the spokesfrog for his restaurant franchise, which serves frogs’ legs. Extras include extended camera tests, games for kids, a Kermit the Frog profile, and never-before- seen footage. “Shane” (Paramount Home Enter- tainment), based on historical conflicts between cattle ranchers and homesteaders in 19th century Wyoming, explores the contrast between rugged individualism and the value of being part of a commu- nity. Alan Ladd portrays the mysterious title character, who enters the life of a frontier community. Through his integ- rity and grit, he shows the townspeople how to confront seemingly unbeatable forces of injustice. Loyal Griggs’ photography of Wyo- ming’s Grand Tetons is breathtaking and George Stevens’ direction is restrained and thoughtful, making this Western a classic of American cinema. Outstand- ing performances include those by Van Heflin and Jean Arthur as a frontier hus- band and wife; Brandon De Wilde as their son, Joey; Jack Palance as the ranch- ers’ hired assassin; and character actors Edgar Buchanan, Ben Johnson, Ellen Corby, and Elisha Cook Jr. Extras on the new Blu-ray release include commentary by the director’s son George Stevens Jr., who was a production assistant on the movie. “The Big Wedding” (Lionsgate) is a romantic comedy about a modern family at a weekend wedding celebration that just might turn into a chaotic mess. Long-divorced couple Don and Ellie Griffin (Robert DeNiro, Diane Keaton) try to put their best foot forward to por- tray the happy couple at the wedding of their adopted son (Ben Barnes) after his conservative biological mother, Madonna (Patricia Rae), surprises everyone by showing up. The Griffins must maintain self-control while old hostilities surface. This kind of comedy -- temperamen- tal personalities thrown together and clashing – is not new, but the impressive cast, including Susan Sarandon, Chris- tine Ebersole, Amanda Seyfried, Kath- erine Heigl, Robin Williams, and Topher Grace, makes the movie engaging. Be (continued on Crossword page) Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • August 14, 2013 New DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) warned, though. There is not a lot of wit or clever dia- logue. The movie coasts on the affability of its cast. The sole Blu-ray extra is a making-of featurette. “The Company You Keep” (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment) stars Robert Redford as Nick Sloan. Once part of the Weather Underground, Sloan is now a lawyer living under an assumed name in upstate New York. He needed a new identity after the group’s anti-war protests led to the death of a bank guard during a rob- bery. When radical-turned-suburban mom Sharon Solarz (Susan Sarandon) turns herself in after having lived undetected for 30 years, Albany reporter Ben Shepard (Shia LaBoeuf), eager to make a name for himself and earn the respect of his editor (Stanley Tucci), sets out to connect the dots, no matter how he gets his information. Eventually, his efforts lead him to Sloan. The movie makes an interesting comment on jour- nalistic responsibility, privacy rights, redemption, and ambition. Redford, who also directs, contrasts LaBeouf’s Shepard with Sloan and his contemporaries, including characters portrayed by Richard Jenkins, Nick Nolte, and Julie Christie. Viewers see them as principled individu- als who have made something of their lives and become productive members of society while Shepard’s ambition blinds him to the human toll his revelations might take. Shepard is an unpleasant person and LaBeouf plays him as a no-nonsense, coolly detached individual whose pri- mary goal is The Big Story that will make his name. Extras on the Blu-ray release include a making-of short, footage of the Red Carpet at the New York pre- miere, press conference with the stars, and a featurette on the process of writing the script, preparing to shoot, and casting talent. August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • Page 21 �������������������������� HELP WANTED REAL ESTATE SALES FRANKLIN LAKES Get your license in 2.5 weeks. 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August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES Waldwick Watch Local students recognized The following Waldwick students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2013 spring semester: Michael Edward Freeman and Keven William Nitsche, Rowan Uni- versity; Kimberlin Ruiz, Loyola University; Lauren Bjork, Clemson University; Breanne Meier, University of the Sci- ences; and Sharon L. Roller, Radford University. Kaitlyn Gordy, Alexandra Hedges, and Rachel Johnson have all been named to the Honors List at Fairleigh Dickinson Uni- versity, Teaneck. Girl Scouts welcome new members Waldwick Girl Scouts will hold a fall registration on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the ambulance corps building at 20 Whites Lane. Registration is open to girls of various ages, beginning with those who will be entering kindergarten in the fall. Adults who are interested in becoming troop leaders are also welcome. For more information, contact Denise Lev- itzke at (201) 264-0766 or Nina Mullens at (201) 841-9928. Lions host Annual Golf Outing, seeks sponsors The Waldwick Lions Club will host its Annual Golf Outing on Sept. 16 at the Bowling Green Golf Club in Oak Ridge. The cost is $140 and includes a breakfast buffet, barbecue, beverages, prizes, gifts, and 18 holes of golf. The club is seeking event sponsors and donations of prizes and services. To attend the event, become a sponsor, or make a donation, contact Jim Zumbano, (201) 248-2252; Greg Bjork, (201) 445-6464 or (551) 427-5068; Robert Occhipinti, (201) 207-5779; Jim Toolen, (201) 888-5415; or Ed Sherman, (201) 612-0896. Classic movies series under way The Waldwick Public Library, located at 19 East Pros- pect Street, presents screenings of classic films on Thurs- days at 2 p.m. The topic for August is “Favorite Actresses.” The schedule of screenings will include: “Old Acquain- tance” (1943) featuring Bette Davis, Aug. 15; “The Post- man Always Rings Twice” (1946) with Lana Turner, Aug. 22; and “The Major and the Minor” (1942) starring Ginger Rogers on Aug. 29. The films are free and open to the general public. Arrival before 2 p.m. is advised. For more information, call (201) 652-5104. Free spinal health classes set Free spinal health classes will be offered on Saturdays in August at Day Family Chiropractic, 24 Wyckoff Avenue, Suite 2 in Waldwick. Classes will be held at 11 a.m. Participants will learn exercises that strengthen the body’s core, spinal stabilizers, and tips for alleviating back pain and stiffness. Question and answer sessions are included. For more information, call (201) 391-0805. Junior Cheerleading Camp set Waldwick Junior Cheerleading camp will be held Aug. 12 through 15 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at ENA Gymnastics in Paramus. The program is open to girls in grades one through eight. Participants will learn new cheers and gym- nastic skills. The cost is $70 per cheerleader and includes an ENA/ Waldwick T-shirt. The deadline for registration is Aug. 5. Registration forms are available at www.waldwickjrfoot- ball.org. Municipal Pool open The Waldwick Municipal Pool will be open through Labor Day, Sept. 2. The facility includes a main pool, a wading pool, a concession stand, and a swing set for young patrons. The municipal pool, located at Hopper Avenue and West Prospect Street, will be open from noon to 8 p.m. on weekdays, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. Tennis badges available Waldwick residents who are age 18 or older may obtain a tennis badge from the Waldwick Borough Clerk’s office at 63 Franklin Turnpike. The tennis badge fee is $20 and is valid for one calendar year. Needleworkers sought Knitters, crocheters, and needlepointers are invited to the Waldwick Library, 19 East Prospect Street in Waldwick, on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. to practice their craft and socialize with other needlework enthusiasts. The Wicked Stitches group will meet in the library’s new meeting room. Needlework- ers at all levels of mastery are welcome. The group plans to periodically include a professional guest instructor. For more information, call (201) 652-5104. Ambulance corps seeks volunteers The Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps is seeking new members for its ranks. The corps provides emergency medical services to Waldwick residents and businesses and the surrounding communities. Residents may apply to the corps at age 16. The 120-hour emergency medical training course, pro- vided to the volunteer at no cost, qualifies for three college credits. Visit waldwickems.com to download an application, or call (201) 445-8772 for additional information. Local bank supports WEF The Waldwick Education Foundation, in an effort to raise money for Waldwick’s public schools, is asking resi- dents to link new or existing TD Bank accounts to WEF through the bank’s Affinity Program. There is no cost to any member. At the end of the year, TD Bank will make a donation to WEF based on the bal- ance held by participating members. All funds raised ben- efit educational programs at Waldwick’s schools. For more information, contact TD branch manager Joe Chinnici at (201) 825-1011 or joseph.chinnici@td.com. One Box-One Soldier campaign held The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 57 in Waldwick is collecting supplies for its One Box-One Sol- dier program. In an effort to remind troops serving abroad that they are not forgotten, the auxiliary is collecting items III • Page 23 to be shipped overseas. Suggested items for donation include small individually wrapped hard candies, cookies, and crackers, peanut butter and jelly in plastic bottles, drink powders, mouthwash, toothbrushes and toothpaste, disposable razors and shaving cream (non-aerosol), magazines, and puzzle books. A com- plete list of suggested supplies may be found at Walgreen’s stores in Waldwick, Wyckoff, Ramsey, and Oakland. Dona- tions may be dropped off at the American Legion Post 57 located at 46 Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick after 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturday or after 1 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call Jan and Steve at (201) 519- 8269, or Nancy at (201) 827-9177. Reflective patches promote safety Waldwick CERT is now selling Flashbrite reflective patches that may be affixed to jackets, backpacks, luggage, briefcases, bicycles, helmets, and other items. Patches are $3 for a pack of two, and are available in decorative shapes. To purchase the patches, contact Jean Paras at (201) 481- 3333, or Jennifer Sheffield at (201) 638-1260. CERT is part of the nationwide Citizen Corps initiative. Members work to make local communities safer, stronger, and better prepared for any emergency or event. Citizens interested in volunteering for year-round efforts are invited to contact Paras or Sheffield. Operation Reassurance available The Waldwick Police Department’s Operation Reassur- ance program is open to all borough residents who are age 55 and older. The program requires the participant to call police headquarters by a prearranged time each day. If the individual fails to call, a communications officer will try to make contact with that person. If there is no answer, a police officer will be dispatched to check on the welfare of that person. The program is free. In December, participants are invited to a holiday luncheon. Anyone who wishes to participate may call police head- quarters at (201) 652-5700 or stop in and speak to Sergeant Frank Paccione. Press releases for this column may be e-mailed to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. HackensackUMC (continued from page 7) Jersey Republican State Committee. Diaz is vice president of government affairs for Verizon New Jersey. He joined the HackensackUMC Foundation Board of Trustees in September of 2007. He is a member of the Board of Commissioners of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. He sits on the board of the New Jersey State Police Memorial Foundation and is a member of the board of the Hispanic Institute for Research and Development. HackensackUMC, a nonprofit teaching and research hospital located in Bergen County, is the largest provider of inpatient and outpatient services in the state. It is the flagship hospital of the Hackensack University Health Network. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • August 14, 2013