�� 3 ZO A N LL E PP S HO A - E ER D H N D D W SA L E O - A L A D R KU E LD D I S W LE V E IC R R K IV ER �� � � � � � � � � �� � � � � U � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� � � � � �� � �� ISSN 2161-8208 ISSN 2161-8194 www.villadom.com Copyright 2013 �� �� � � � � � � � � � � �� �� � � � � � � �� ��� �� � � � � �� �� � � � � �� � � � � ��� � �� � � � � � � � � �� � � � � � � � � �� � � � �� � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Vol. 26 No. 32 SERVING THE HUB OF NORTH-WEST BERGEN August 28, 2013 40¢ ☺ What’s News- Ho-Ho-Kus Going ‘green’ Borough council discusses uses of Ho-Ho-Kus Town Green with local business owner. Allendale Talented trio 3 Three Boy Scouts from Troop 59 to attain Eagle status at September Court of Honor. Waldwick Details sought District officials collect data on lightning detection system for school fields. Saddle River Valley Lions’ mission 7 Wyckoff Y active older adult members helped assemble ‘Jersey Strong’ quilt squares created by Wydaca Campers. Front row: Anthony, Lucy, Lila, Lola, and John. Back row: Colleen Gallagher, Diane Murgio, Alice Petkus, Raffaela Longo, Paula Cameron, Gail DuPont, and Margaret Wellman. 20 E. E. Main St., Ramsey NJ 20 Main St., Ramsey NJ 201-327-4900 201-327-4900 J&J Auto Maintenance • Airport Service Locally & Worldwide • Nights on the Town • Sporting Events • Sedans, SUV’s, Limos, Vans, Buses 81 Franklin Tpke., Mahwah, NJ 201-529-1452 TIRE SALE 500 Rte. 17 South Ridgewood, NJ 201 652 2300 Ask for Scott! We repair all bicycle brands, new & used bicycle sales, repairs, helmets, accessories, clothing & more. 201-891-5500 396 Franklin Avenue Wyckoff www.wyckoffcycle.com Kathy/Janine RidgewoodTreeFrontPage(6-8-11) STONE MILL GARDENS BULK MULCH SALES (I-CAR, ASE, ASA) Free estimates & Lifetime Warranty on all Auto Body repairs, All makes & models M-F 8am to 5pm NJ Auto Body License #01269A Serving Bergen County for over 30 years Deliveries & Installation Complete Landscape Services 201-447-2353 Classified.......21 Restaurant.....19 Opinion.........14 Crossword.....20 Obituaries......16 Entertainment..18 The Service You Need... LLC Wy off Cycle ck What’s Inside 145 Hopper Ave., Waldwick 201-444-0601 Complete Auto Body and Mechanical Repairs “The ������������������������������ Best Deal In Town” your residential 64 on Franklin Avenue Tpke. 190 ������������������ Waldwick, Ridgewood, loan. mortgage NJ NJ ����������������� The Care You Deserve! For information contact: ������������ WALDWICK 201-444-7100 5-19-10 Pat...from Janine PHARMACY ��������������� www.asbnowmortgage.com MahwahTaxiFlyteFrPg 16 E. PROSPECT ST. Offices in Bergen, Morris & 201-445-1100 NML#737325 Rev1 Passaic Counties 8-12-09 mike/janine 5-8-13 Janine StoneMillFrPg(5-8-13) JJ_Auto_FrPg(8-12-09) P.O. Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432-0096 Free Estimates Fully Insured 201-444-0315 • • CUSTOM DRAPERIES CUSTOM DRAPERIES • • UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERY • • SHUTTERS SHUTTERS 5 Annual Golf Classic to benefit charities that aid the blind and visually impaired. Strength is ageless Total Window & Wall Fashions 4 Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • August 28, 2013 Villadom Happenings Cedar Hill Avenue to close Cedar Hill Avenue in Wyckoff will be closed for road repairs on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The road will be closed to traffic between Wyckoff Avenue and Newtown Road from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan for extra travel time. Residents in this area are encouraged to have their garbage at the curb before 6 a.m. on Aug. 28 to ensure pick up. The detour routes are as follows: northbound traffic on Cedar Hill Avenue will be detoured right onto Wyckoff Avenue and left onto Newtown Road. Southbound traffic on Cedar Hill Avenue will be detoured straight ahead onto Newtown Road, right onto Hillcrest Avenue, right onto Wyckoff Avenue, and left back to Cedar Hill Avenue. For updated information, visit www.wyckoff-nj.com. Learn about ‘Children of the Core’ Kris Nielsen will present an informational meeting about the “Children of the Core” school initiative on Aug. 27. The program will be held at 7 p.m. at the Larkin House, 380 Godwin Avenue in Wyckoff. Nielsen, a former teacher is opposed to corporate influ- ence over local education. He is on a nationwide book tour promoting his new book, “Children of the Core,” which addresses the Common Core State Standards, standardized testing, and the privatization movement in public schools. The meeting, sponsored by the West Bergen Tea Party, is open to the public. Artisans and vendors sought Artisans and vendors are being sought for the Oct. 19 being sponsored by the Old Stone Church/Saddle River Reformed Church in Upper Saddle River. The event will be held at the church located at 500 East Saddle River Road from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will feature handcrafted and specialty items. Oktoberfest food will be prepared on the premises, and there will be a Grandpa’s Attic, and a Bake Sale. For information about reserving a table, call the church office at (201) 327 5242. Bereavement support group forming Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church in Ramsey will host an eight-week bereavement support group this fall. The group will meet on Wednesdays from Sept. 18 through Nov. 6 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the parish center located at 193 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Compassionate facilitators who have experienced personal loss will lead the program. To register, contact Judi D’Andrea at (201) 818-9588 or call the parish center at (201) 327-0976. Waldwick Band to perform The Waldwick Band will conclude its summer season with a free concert on Friday, Aug. 30 in the parking lot of Hudson City Savings Bank on East Prospect Street in Waldwick. The performance will begin at 8 p.m. (Rain date: Sept. 5.) The program will include the band’s featured compo- sition, “The Bronze Horse Overture,” Ippolotov-Ivanov’s “Procession of the Sardar,” New Jersey composer Hugh Stuart’s “Lemon Merengue,” and selections from Lerner and Loewe’s “Gigi.” Light compositions and marches will complete the program. The Waldwick Department of Recreation, which spon- sors of the concert, encourages audience members to bring their own seating. Weather updates for the concert and information about the band’s fall season are available at www.waldwickband.org. Employment workshop scheduled Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church’s Career Resources Ministry, in its continuing effort to provide help to people seeking employment, will present the first of a four-part series of workshops on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. The work- shop will be held in the meeting room in the lower church and is open to anyone seeking employment and those who anticipate possible unemployment. The workshops are free and parish membership is not required. Workshops are presented by the Career Resources Min- istry, whose members are dedicated to helping those seek- ing employment. Professionals in the field will present the Board reorganizes Friends of BVMI, an auxiliary group that supports the mission of Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative, Inc. has elected its board for 2013-14. Pictured are Membership Chair Mary Stuart Gephart of Glen Rock, President Catherine B. Newman of Wyckoff, Recording Secretary Kathleen Neumann of Ridgewood, Vice President Janet Anderson of Ridgewood, and Communications Chair Jane Rosen of Ridgewood. BVMI is a volunteer, nonprofit organization that provides free pri- mary and preventive medical care to low-income, working residents of Bergen County who lack health insurance and the means to pay for care. The BVMI health center is located at 241 Moore Street in Hackensack. Friends of BVMI holds an Annual Spring Luncheon that features a noted physician who speaks on a health topic of interest to the community, and other social and educational events throughout the year. To learn more, e-mail friends@bvmi.net. workshop and will be on hand to give advice. This work- shop topic is “Create Your Communications Strategy and Resume.” Participants should bring a recent resume or job experience information. All are welcome, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call Tom Lewis at (201) 445-1864 or Carol Shea at (201) 447-4215. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is located at 1 Passaic Street in Ridgewood. Toastmasters welcome new members The members of Park Toastmasters invite Bergen County residents to the group’s Friday, Sept. 6 meeting. The session will be held at 7:15 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. There is no charge to attend. For more information, visit parktoast- masters.org or e-mail parktoastmasters@gmail.com. Park Toastmasters is the local chapter of Toastmasters International, the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to helping people improve their communication and leadership skills. Wyckoff YMCA holds Open House The Wyckoff Family Y will hold a New Member Open House on Saturday, Sept. 7. Attendees may tour the facility and learn about the programs the Y has to offer. The Y is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff, and offers a collegiate-sized gymnasium for sports, two indoor pools, a fitness center, over 100 fitness classes per week, health and wellness programs for teens and seniors, and child care. Register for a full membership at the Open House and receive a $100 Y gift certificate. This offer is limited to full enrollments for adults made on Sept. 7, 2013. For more information, call (201) 891-2081. Artists sought The Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs, is seeking artists to exhibit two dimensional works at the 49 th Annual Bergen County Art in the Park Show and Concert scheduled for Saturday, (continued on page 22) August 28, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 3 Ho-Ho-Kus Council balks at approving use of Town Green by Jennifer Crusco A local business owner who requested the use of the Ho- Ho-Kus Town Green for a September grand opening event has been edged out by the Ho-Ho-Kus Community Emer- gency Response Team. The Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Council told Darlene Lucchi of Ho-Ho-Kus Yoga and her attorney Russ Anderson that the Town Green is not generally used by for-profit entities. “We welcome you and hope you’re successful,” Ho-Ho- Kus Mayor Thomas Randall told the Lucchi. He also offered to be present at the studio’s official opening. However, he added that the Town Green has not historically been used for private promotion. “It boils down to the policy of the council,” Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Attorney David Bole said. He added that, if the council decided to allow the event, the borough would need to consider a hold harmless agreement to protect the bor- ough in terms of potential insurance claims. Anderson noted that Lucchi specifically wanted to locate her business in Ho-Ho-Kus, and stated that her studio on Sycamore Avenue “is already more vibrant than what was there.” He added that the upcoming event would provide educational information to the community, such as how the human body works and healthy eating habits. He said a panoply of activities would be part of the day. Councilman Kevin Shea, who acknowledged that he recently took a class at Lucchi’s studio, commented that historically, the types of activities being proposed would be part of a broader event. Anderson said the event would be about health and could be considered an outreach. He said the concept is to advance people’s health, rather than simply be part of a larger event. He asserted that the natural aspects of the Town Green are conducive to yoga and well-being in general. Council President Doug Troast expressed concern that granting the use of the public property to a business could (continued on page 15) Citizens urged to be prepared September 2013 has been declared National Prepared- ness Month in Ho-Ho-Kus, and Mayor Thomas Randall urges individuals, schools, houses of worship, business establishments, and households to participate in the activi- ties now being planned to mark the occasion. According to Randall’s proclamation, the Ho-Ho-Kus Office of Emergency Management and its departments will be providing residents with local opportunities to receive emergency response training, participate in com- munity exercises, and volunteer to support local emergency responders. The document also states that on Wednesday, Sept. 11, the Ho-Ho-Kus OEM and its departments recom- mend that the community observe a Day of Reflection hon- oring those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and those who provided support during and after those attacks. Stanley Kober, the resident who manages Ho-Ho-Kus (continued on page 15) Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • August 28, 2013 Allendale Novak, Tengi, Wachino rise to rank of Eagle Three members of Allendale Boy Scout Troop 59 will officially achieve Eagle Scout status – the highest rank attainable -- at a Sept. 15 Court of Honor. The event will be held at Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale. Wachino joined Cub Scout Pack 252 as a Tiger in 2002. Since that time, he has grown to love the outdoors through many of his scouting adventures. He spent many summers at Ten Mile River Scout Camp earning merit badges and having fun with the troop. He loved his time aboard the Cinganka, where he explored the Abacos Islands above and below the ocean’s surface. In 2010, he attended the National Scout Jamboree. The highlight of Wachino’s Boy Scouting years was his trip to Philmont Scout Ranch. He and his crew hiked over 80 miles and participated in many activities like black powder shooting and rock climbing. For his Eagle Scout project, Wachino arranged for the donation of 40 backpacks filled with school supplies to Camp Lots of Fun, a camp for underprivileged children. In addition, he organized and led workshops to prepare Ryan Novak, Jonathan Tengi, and Alex Wachino the oldest campers for their first campout. Alex and other Scouts taught the campers first aid, cooking, tenting, pack- ing, and other skills. Camp Director Cindy Blinn said the project was a big success. At Northern Highlands, Wachino has been an active member of the Debate Team, winning first place/outstand- ing speaker besting debaters from Pascack Valley, Pascack Hills, and Glen Rock high schools. He writes for the High- land Fling, and has been part of the Stock Market Club since freshman year. Alex is the vice president of the High- lands chapter of the National Honor Society and a founding member of Philosophy Club. He has also been a member of the Northern Highlands spring track team since his fresh- man year. He thanked the many individuals who helped him on his path to Eagle Scout, including Mrs. Tengi and Mrs. Jacober; Assistant Scoutmasters Mr. Novak, Mr. Dona- hue, Mr. Zambrotta, Mr. Guarnaccia, and Mr. Fernekees. He also acknowledged Mr. Cuneen and Mr. Unger for their help throughout the Eagle process. Most of all, he would also like to thank his Scoutmaster, Mr. Dworkin, for all his (continued on page 23) August 28, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 5 Waldwick District collects data on lightning detection system Rich Wills of Strike Guard, a lightning detection system vendor, addressed the Waldwick Board of Education last week. The presentation was the latest step in the district’s move toward installing a light- ning detection system that would serve the school fields. While the placement of a sensor has yet to be determined, alarms are being considered for the fields at the middle school/high school campus and at Cres- cent and Traphagen schools, Waldwick Superintendent Dr. Patricia Raupers explained. Dr. Raupers noted that the cost esti- mates for a lighting detection system vary widely based on the various available options. However, she did state that the district plans to discuss a potential shar- ing of the cost with the borough, since the school fields are also used by the bor- ough’s recreational sports teams. Last week, Waldwick Mayor Thomas Giordano indicated that he and Bor- ough Administrator Gary Kratz had been invited to discuss the concept with Waldwick School Board President Patty Levine and School Business Administra- tor John Griffin. However, Giordano said a meeting date has yet to be chosen. “We have not yet formally met with them to talk about it,” Giordano said. “When we meet we will then bring up it to the council for discussion.” Information available on the Strike Guard website indicates that the compa- ny’s products monitor cloud and cloud- to-ground lightning, and technology that prevents false alarms from occurring. Lightning can be detected within a 20- mile range. Earlier this year, Dr. Dominic Novelli, who heads the Waldwick Board of Educa- tion’s Buildings and Grounds Committee, said the board’s concern centers around safety and liability. In addition to reviewing the options and costs for a lightning detection system, the board would also have to develop a policy and procedures to be followed once the warning system is operational. School and recreational coaches who use the fields would have to be trained as to when to start getting off the field and where to take the children if an emergency arises. While impending electrical storms can be easy to detect, in some instances, as was the case in Demarest last year, a man died after being struck by lightning while watching his grandson play soccer. In that incident, people on the field did not hear any thunder or detect any signs of a storm. Lightning detection systems, which can be mounted on schools or other buildings, continuously monitor the atmosphere’s electrostatic energy and evaluate the potential for lightning within a certain radius, providing the neces- sary alerts with horn blasts followed by flashing strobe lights. Once the system determines that the hazardous condition is past, an all-clear signal is sounded and the lights stop flashing. Other systems are monitored remotely and send an e- blast or text message with the warning. Last year, the board approached the borough about the possibility of install- ing the detection system as a joint ven- ture, but no action was taken at that time. Friends of White’s Pond seeks support The community is invited to hear the Friends of White’s Pond’s presentation to Mayor Giordano and the Waldwick Borough Council on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Waldwick Municipal Building at 63 Franklin Turnpike. The group will urge the governing body to take action to save the at-risk pond. Topics to be addressed at the meet- ing include insect-borne diseases from swamp formation and rising water tables. The group plans to make a request for open air and grant funding sources to be designated for the immediate solution of dredging. Organization members note that the amenities offered by White’s Pond improve the quality of life and property values for all in the community. Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • August 28, 2013 Area Rotary organizes school backpacks for CFA The Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club, which serves the five towns of Allendale, Mahwah, Ramsey, Upper Saddle River, and Saddle River, is pleased to con- tinue its support of the “Back to School” program that benefits local schoolchildren who are at risk of not having backpacks and supplies. This year, the club teamed up with the Staples store in Ramsey. The project was underwritten by the BH/R Rotary club, and Staples employees helped to collect the supplies needed to fill the backpacks. Each backpack contains notebooks, pens, pencils, pen- cilholder, Post-it notes, and a dictionary suitable for stu- dents in grades three through six. The backpacks were delivered to the Center for Food Action for distribution to needy children in Mahwah and Ringwood. The club began distributing backpacks and supplies in February 2010 and will continue the program in 2014 with generous support from Rotary, along with additional fund- raising efforts. The Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club has been supporting educational and charitable needs in Allendale, Mahwah, Ramsey, Saddle River, and Upper Saddle River since 1952. The club provides college scholarships for local students and funding for local causes such as the Center for Food Action. Members run the children’s rides at Ramsey Day and Mahwah Day, with proceeds going toward the club’s charitable activities. As part of Rotary International, the Club also raises funds to support educational, medical and sanitary facili- ties in Nicaragua, India, and Haiti. Rotarian Thomas Grissom, Jenn Smith and Monika Belzak of Staples, and Rotarian Tim Schaffer. (Photo courtesy of Maja Britton.) Rotary International is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and commu- nity leaders who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build good- will and peace in the world. The Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club holds its weekly meetings on Mondays at 12:15 p.m. at Houlihan’s in Ramsey. Saddle River Valley August 28, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 7 Lions now planning Bodensiek Golf Classic Golfers from Bergen County and beyond will tee off in the Saddle River Valley Lions Club Annual Herb Bodensiek Golf Classic being held on Monday, Sept. 16 at the Spook Rock Golf Course in Suf- fern, New York. Registration and breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. The shotgun start will be at 8:30 a.m. The cost to participate in the all-inclu- sive golf classic is $125 per person. Tickets include all greens fees, use of a cart, a con- tinental breakfast, barbecue lunch, beer, and beverages. Using a scramble format, participants will compete for prizes for the longest drives, closest to the line, lowest team score, and more. Saddle River Valley Lion Jim Murphy said the day is “about being with friends, enjoying good food, and, of course, having Saddle River Valley Lions Club President Jerry Michota shows his form at last year’s Herb Bodensiek Golf Classic. fun, but all the while helping a good cause.” In addition to playing great course, he added, golfers will have an opportunity to participate in special contests and a live auction. Now in its eighth year, the Herb Boden- siek Golf Classic began as a social gather- ing and has grown into one of the club’s most important events each year. “In addition to honoring SRV Lion Herb Bodensiek, the golf outing has become an important means of helping our club to fulfill its core mission,” said Commit- tee Chairperson/Lion Roger Barr. “The club provides needed funds to charities that serve the blind and visually impaired as well as those volunteer organizations assisting people with other health-related issues.” Classified as a 501C(3) non-profit entity, the Saddle River Valley Lions Club has raised and distributed more than $2,000,000 during its 50-year history. One hundred percent of its net proceeds go directly to the charities the club supports with none of the funds raised being used to meet administrative expenses, a cost borne by the Lions. For more information about the golf event or the Saddle River Valley Lions Club, call Roger Barr at (201) 327-2753 or visit www.SRVLions.org. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • August 28, 2013 Professional makeup artists can add a lot to weddings Have you ever had your makeup pro- fessionally applied? Apart from a trial application at a department store makeup counter, many women likely have no expe- rience with professional makeup artists. While one may not hire a makeup artist for everyday events, a wedding is an occasion that often warrants the expertise of a pro- fessional. Many brides-to-be and their attendants book the services of a hairstylist to achieve beautiful wedding day hair but may not find it necessary to enlist the services of a makeup artist, figuring they can apply makeup effectively enough. However, a makeup artist has a wealth of information in makeup application, and knowledge of what looks best under the lights and flashes of a camera. For those spending several thousand dollars on professional photography, an investment in a makeup artist can help ensure the faces smiling back from the photos look their best. Hiring a professional who understands how makeup reads in a photograph and how it looks in everyday light can help any bride put her best face forward. It also takes away some of the stress of readying for the wedding day. Many do-it-yourself brides do not use the right products and can end up looking washed out in photo- graphs. Brides, especially those who typi- cally do not wear a lot of makeup, may not know how much to apply, resulting in a lackluster finished product. Here are a few reasons a makeup artist can prove invalu- able. He or she can pinpoint your best fea- tures and highlight them. As an unbiased observer, the makeup artist will not see your flaws, but rather will look at your best assets. A makeup artist knows that the bride wants to see herself and not the makeup. The professional is creating the best ver- sion of the bride. Makeup artists use tricks of the trade to enhance or camouflage certain features. They have an intimate knowledge of high- lighting and shading, and can “sculpt” the face by applying makeup. A professional will know the products available and be familiar with which for- mulations work best on all types of skin. A makeup artist will have many products and tools at the ready, reducing the need for the bride to shop for all the makeup essentials. There will be a trial run with a makeup artist. The bride and the professional will have the opportunity to try a few differ- ent looks and decide on one. Do-it-yourself brides sometimes leave makeup decisions to the last minute and really do not have a game plan the day of the wedding. A professional can advise on the right tone. A common mistake made by do-it- yourselfers is choosing the wrong shade of foundation. Brides may end up looking like a pasty vampire or someone who has spent too much time in the sun. A makeup artist can help find the right shade and blend it in so there are no apparent lines from the face to the neck and décolletage. A makeup artist can get those tricky false lashes to look natural. Lush, full lashes really get eyes noticed, but many women are unsure of just how to apply false lashes. Lashes may be part of the makeup artist’s insider tricks, and he or she can apply them so no one knows they are not real. August 28, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 9 Wedding dress silhouettes: A brief overview Few wardrobe decisions are scruti- nized as much as a bride’s choice of her wedding gown. Finding the perfect gown that flatters the bride’s figure while stun- ning her guests and soon-to-be husband is a labor of love for many brides. The Bridal Association of Amer- ica estimates a bride-to-be will spend between $1,500 and $2,000 total on her gown, veil, and accessories. Brides often spend months, if not years, shopping for the right gown. Finding the right gown means having an understanding of what silhouettes are available and what flat- ters certain body types. After all, the bride wants to look like the best version of herself when getting married. Here is a look of some of the common types of silhouettes. Ball gown: A ball gown dress is truly a classic style, evoking images of fairy tale princesses. With a fitted bodice and full skirt that flairs at the waist, this sil- houette is usually good for all body types. Because the full skirt will hide the hips and thighs, women with a pear shape might gravitate toward this style. The ball gown style may not be ideal for petite women, as the skirt may overwhelm their figures. A-line: Another very forgiving sil- houette that is appropriate for many body types is the A-line gown. A-line cut dresses should be the go-to style for anyone looking to minimize perceived flaws. The cut of the dress will fit to the waist and gradually fan out from the hips to form the outline of an uppercase “A.” When in doubt, A-line gowns are classic and sensible and a favorite among brides. Trumpet: Women who prefer some- thing a little more form-fitting may select a trumpet silhouette. This dress is fitted through the body and then the gown flares out at mid-thigh level. Women with taught stomachs and hourglass figures can ben- efit from this style gown, but those who do not want anything tight in the hips and thighs will want to select something else. Mermaid: A bit more fitted than the trumpet, this silhouette is close to the body from the chest down to the knee. The skirt then flares out slightly by the knee. Tall, thin women generally look best in this type of gown. Modified A-line: A balance between a traditional A-line and a more fitted gown, the modified A-line does not flare out as much. However, it does flare out enough from the waist to hide areas around the hips and thighs. This is another good choice for a wide array of figures. Tea length: Brides who do not want a gown that reaches the floor can opt for a tea length dress, on which the skirt gen- erally falls between the ankle and the knee. Sheath: Lean brides who want sim- plicity in their gowns can opt for a sheath silhouette. The narrow shape of the gown from the neckline to the hem will defi- nitely accentuate the body shape. There- fore, women who are shy may want to select a different option. Petite women who may be overwhelmed by more fabric can usually wear a sheath gown with suc- cess. Although a bride may have a wedding gown style in mind, it is a good idea to try on a number of different silhouettes to find the one that is most flattering. Bridal salon employees are usually well-versed in matching body type to a gown and can prove invaluable when selecting a dress. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • August 28, 2013 Area Going overboard Operation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep with God VBS recently took place at the First Presbyterian Church in Ramsey. Forty young children from the Ramsey church and the Allendale Highlands Presbyterian Church had an exciting week. Rev. Heather Brown Huston was the coordinator of the annual event. Each morning, all groups met in the sanctuary with Rev. David Baer, Rev. Steve Huston, and Assistant Julia Huston for the day’s theme lesson, video, and singing action songs. Activities included arts and crafts, acting out a Bible story, games, science discovery, and enjoying a snack. August 28, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES Saddle River Valley Notes Scouts welcome new members Ho-Ho-Kus Cub Scout Pack 54 invites Saddle River boys in grades one through four to participate in the troop’s Campfire on Sunday, Sept. 8. The outing will be held in East Park located at the corner of East Saddle River Road and Hollywood Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus. On Sept. 14, the Scouts will hold a registration day at the Ho-Ho-Kus Firehouse at 52 Sheridan Avenue from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information about troop member- ship, contact Michael Holt at mjholt9@gmail.com or (571) 212-6366. Library to host authors This fall, the Upper Saddle River Library will host author visits with Vahan Zanoyan and Christine Baker Kline. The programs begin at 7 p.m. and copies of the authors’ books will be available for purchase. On Sept. 23, Zanoyan will discuss “A Place Far Away,” a shocking mystery and suspense novel that explores the world of human trafficking and prostitution in the newly independent states of the former USSR. Kline will discuss “Orphan Train” on Oct. 3. This Montclair novelist’s book highlights a little-known slice of American history. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, trains carried abandoned children from the East Coast to foster and adoptive families in the Midwest, where the chil- dren experienced mixed outcomes. The library is located at 245 Lake Street. For more infor- mation, call (201) 327-2583. Volunteers needed for USR Day Volunteers are now being sought for Upper Saddle River Day. This town-wide event will be held Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Lions Park. Plans call for family games, face painting, carnival rides, and stage performances. (Rain date: Sept. 8.) Food wristbands may be purchased in advance at the Upper Saddle River Library at 245 Lake Street or at bor- ough hall, 376 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The cost for a wristband is $30 for a family up to six members and $10 for an individual. Wristbands are free for seniors (age 62 and up) and for children under six. Tickets will be available the day of the picnic. Anyone interested in helping with this community spirit day may contact Esau Ali at (201) 934-9075 or Ed Gartner at (201) 327-3634 or USRRecreation@aol.com. Watercolor classes available Registration is under way for the Upper Saddle River Library’s watercolor painting class. The class will meet Sept. 11, 18, and 25, and Oct. 2. Previous art experience and the ability to draw are not required. The fee for the classes is $50. To register, visit the library at 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. Students will receive a supply list at the time of registration. Bradshaw to discuss job search blunders Join Donna Bradshaw on Sept. 17 as she discusses the 10 big mistakes that sabotage a job search. The program will be held at 7 p.m. at the Upper Saddle River Library, 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. Bradshaw will present tips on becoming job search savvy, how to eliminate time wasters, and how to use the most effective methods for finding a job. Bradshaw is an executive career consultant and a job search strategist. Call (201) 327-2583 for information. SRVJWC announces Princess Ball The Saddle River Valley Junior Woman’s Club will host its Princess Ball, “The Enchanted Garden,” on Satur- day, Sept. 28. This annual event will be held at the White Beeches Golf and Country Club in Haworth from 5 to 9 p.m. Girls in pre-K through grade eight and their fathers are invited to dine and dance the night away at this black tie optional event. Tickets are $165 per couple, and $25 for each additional daughter. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit SRVJWC.org. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Children’s III • Page 11 Therapy Center. CTC is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that provides educational and therapeutic services for chil- dren with developmental disabilities. The center operates two locations, one in Fair Lawn and one in Midland Park. Prostate cancer support group to meet LifeLines, a supportive and informative resource for prostate cancer patients and their partners in northern Bergen County, will meet Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Church of the Presentation, 271 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The group was formed by prostate cancer patients to share information and expe- rience about available treatment and service resources. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month. For additional information, e-mail lifelines@optonline.net or visit www.lifelinespcsupport.com. Fall Tennis Clinics slated Registration is open for Upper Saddle River’s 2013 Fall Tennis Clinics. One five-week session will be held at the Wickersham Tennis Courts, located in front of the Reynolds School. The clinics will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Sept. 9. The cost for the session is $95. Registra- tion forms are available at borough hall, 376 West Saddle River Road, or at www.USRtoday.org. For more informa- tion, call the USR Recreation Department at (201) 327-3634 or e-mail USRRecreation@aol.com. Lions announce Golf Outing The Saddle River Valley Lions Club will sponsor a Golf Outing at Spook Rock Golf Course on Sept. 16. The day will feature food, golf, and prizes. Proceeds from these events will benefit charities that support the visually impaired and other local organiza- tions. This year, the club expects to reach the goal of $2,000,000. Visit www.srvlions.org for further information. Press releases for this column may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES III & IV • August 28, 2013 How to make a dormitory room your own Children spend roughly 17 to 18 years living under Mom and Dad’s roof. When the time comes to go away to college, young men or women find themselves on their own for the first time in their lives. Once youngsters move into their dorm rooms, many attempt to add a few per- sonal touches to their new home. All too often, a dorm room is drab and uninspiring. Universities tend to make rooms sparse so they are easy to maintain. Very often, walls are made of concrete or brick, and the space may not be very large. In addition, dorm rooms are often shared with a roommate, and the idea of spending semester after semester here may not be so appealing. Students tend to arrive on campus with fixed budgets and not a lot of spending money for new furnishings, so dorm rooms often become populated with hand-me- downs. This may only add to the room’s poor aesthetics. Making a dorm room your own does not require a lot of money or know-how. It starts with a vision, a few comforts from home, and some collaboration with your roommate. The following are a few tips for young men and women looking to turn their dorm rooms from drab to fab. Know the dorm rules before making any permanent changes. Rather than face to share a collaborative shopping cart with roommates so they can coordinate colors and avoid buying two of the same items. Remember: The bed is the pivotal piece of the room. Most dorm rooms fit little more than two beds and two desks. There- fore, the bulk of your design will come from outfitting your bed with a comforter that adds color and life to the room. If you have not decided on a color scheme with your roommate, you may want to opt for neutral colors, or even basic black-and- white, which will blend with anything. Invest in other creature comforts. A nice area rug and a few decorative lamps can remove the institutional feel of over- head fluorescent lights and cinderblock walls. Task lighting enables you to get work done at your desk or to read on the bed. Consider curtains to add a homey feel. While blinds certainly have their utility, fines at the end of the school year, know what you can and can’t do to your room before making any changes. For example, schools may frown on holes in walls or other structural changes, so invest in stick- on hooks for hanging photos on walls. Consider using a dorm room planning website. Certain websites enable students fabric curtains can help absorb noise and make a dorm room feel more like home. If your room has an attached bathroom, hang a shower curtain and use thick towels to make the space seem more like home. Carve out a spot for a mini refrigerator. Students should not survive on cafeteria food alone. Bring a mini refrigerator for those late-night cravings. This will save you from overpaying at vending machines or at the nearby convenience store. Ask Mom what laundry detergent she uses. Smells can trigger powerful memo- ries and emotions. Washing linens and clothing with the same detergent used at home can make school feel more familiar. Remember to bring personal photos. Frame photos of friends and family mem- bers and place them around your area of the dorm room. This way you will have familiar faces smiling back at you when you need a little pick-me-up. August 28, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III & IV • Page 13 Learn the early warning signs of bullying Children grow and develop their personalities in vari- ous ways. While many youngsters are teased or receive some good-natured ribbing at some point in their school careers, some teasing can turn into bullying. The National Education Association estimates that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. Furthermore, over 70 percent of students report incidents of bully- ing at their schools. Although children in lower grades have reported being in more fights than those in higher grades, there is a higher rate of violent crimes in middle and high schools than in elementary schools. According to the association Make Beats Not Beat Downs, harass- ment and bullying have been linked to 75 percent of school shooting incidents. Bullying can take many forms, and learning the warning signs as a parent can help prevent harassment and potentially dangerous situations. Verbal: If your child reports being called names, being the recipient of racist, sexist or homophobic jokes, or being spoken to in an offensive or suggestive way, this can be a form of verbal bullying. Cyber: Social media, e-mail and text messaging have become ways for bullies to spread malicious messages or photos. In the era of digital media, this type of bullying has increased considerably. Physical: Some bullies engage in physical attacks, including hitting, kicking, spitting, or other forms of physical confrontation. Destroying personal property also is considered physical bullying. Indirect: Gossiping and spreading nasty rumors about a person is another form of bullying. This type of bully- ing may go hand-in-hand with cyber bullying. Parents can recognize certain signs that their child is being bullied at school. Bullied children frequently make excuses to avoid going to school. While the desire to stay home is something many children may express, those who are bullied may do so much more frequently. Bullied children tend to avoid certain places and may be sad, angry, withdrawn, or depressed. They may have trouble sleeping or experience changes in appetite, and bullied youngsters’ academic performance may suffer. Parents may also notice that children return from school missing some of their belongings. Parents may not want to imagine their children bul- lying other students, but bullies do exist. Children who bully other kids have strong needs for power and nega- tive dominance. They may find satisfaction in causing suffering to others. Some signs that your child may be a bully include: • Easily becoming violent with others • Having friends who bully others • Blaming others quickly • Comes home with items that do not belong to him or her • Getting in trouble with teachers or school admin- istrators • Picking on siblings • Not accepting responsibility for actions There are ways parents can teach their children to act properly when faced with a bully. Parents should explain that bullying is not the child's fault and he or she does not deserve to be picked on. Next, parents can let children know that being assertive, but not violent, with bullies may diffuse the situation, as some bullies thrive on the fear of their victims. If the bullying behavior continues, the student should speak to an adult or authority figure. Parents of bullies may need to be especially mindful of their children’s behavior. Counseling could be nec- essary to determine what is compelling kids to bully others. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • August 28, 2013 Revulsion from revisionism? A colleague recently sent me a quote that I found abso- lutely hilarious. “It is wiser, I believe, to arrive at theory by way of evi- dence rather than the other way around, like so many revi- sionists today. It is more rewarding, in any case, to assemble the facts first and, in the process of arranging them in nar- rative form, to discover a theory of a historical generaliza- tion emerging of its own accord.” -- Barbara Tuchman. Let us take Tuchman at her word and look at her back- ground and at some of what she wrote, notably the two books that won her Pulitzer Prizes in 1963 and 1971. Let us arrive at a generalization and a theory. Tuchman’s grandfather was Henry Morgenthau Sr., a brilliant attorney and real estate investor and U.S. Ambas- sador to the Ottoman Empire. During the Turkish outrages against the Armenian population, Morgenthau denounced the Turks and raised millions of dollars for the relief of the Armenians. Morgenthau also wrote a book in which he tried to blame the Kaiser’s Germans as the instigators of the Armenian outrages. I know people who lost relatives in the Turkish outrages and none of them blamed the Germans. Some of them cred- ited German missionaries for rescuing Armenian women and children. I know of no Armenian historian who cites the Kaiser’s Germans as instigators. Tuchman’s father, Maurice Wertheim, was the owner of The Nation, for many years the voice of the American far left. The late Susan Sontag was a brilliant woman who told the truth as she saw it. Sontag said after the collapse of the Soviet Union that you could have obtained a better under- standing of brutal Soviet Russian repression by reading the middle-class, small-town Saturday Evening Post and Reader’s Digest rather than The Nation. I am impressed by Sontag’s honesty and courage. Favorable mention of Reader’s Digest on the left used to be grounds for verbal lynching and probably could have cost you your tenure at Columbia or NYU. Tuchman’s uncle was Henry Morgenthau Jr., close friend of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the key stooge for Harry Dexter White, Stalin’s top man in the Roosevelt adminis- tration. Morgenthau Jr. was so dense that he probably did not know White was a Soviet agent, but he was a talking head for a man lauded after his death as a hero of commu- nism by Vitalii Pavlov, White’s key contact and a retired lieutenant general of the KGB. Under White’s manipula- tion, Morgenthau Jr. was the first federal official to suggest Japanese-American relocation, described by the American Civil Liberties Union as the worst abuse of Constitutional rights since the end of slavery. White was subsequently denounced by the FBI as a Soviet agent to President Harry Truman shortly after FDR died. A statement by FBI Special Agent Ladd made it offi- cial in 1950. Pavlov confirmed it in 1996 in a memoir. The Nation still denies White’s guilt as a vile calumny against a brave little liberal. After her graduation from Radcliffe, Tuchman worked at the Institute of Pacific Relations, where her boss was Owen Lattimore. Lattimore was denounced by Senator Joseph McCarthy and others as “the man who lost China.” There is a certain arrogance in the idea that China was ever ours to lose. White recommended Lattimore to FDR as the man to send to China to advise Chiang Kai-shek in the war against Japan. Before the Anti-Comintern Pact -- later known as The Axis -- Chiang had been sustained by German mili- tary advisors who helped him fight the Chinese commu- nists to a standstill. Hitler pulled them out. Before they left, the Germans told Chiang to write off North China because the food base was inadequate and the Japanese lacked the manpower to control the land. The Germans told Chiang to fight the Japanese from the south where food was ample. Lattimore then nominated General Joseph Stilwell as Chi- ang’s military adviser and told them to keep fighting in the north. In the interest of being objective, Lattimore and Stil- well both spoke Chinese and Stilwell -- unlike Lattimore -- was a patriotic American. In the interest of being honest, Chiang and Stilwell, separately and together, bungled the war against Japan on the Asian continent so badly that the Japanese were still winning when the bombs began to fall on Japan. Xue Yue, the one Nationalist Chinese general who was ready for a hero’s death, asked the Americans to air-drop supplies so he would have enough ammunition for a last stand in Hengyang. Nobody was interested. Stilwell pre- ferred to fight a grudge match against the Japanese who had kicked him out of Burma two years before. Stilwell, now in failing health, was effectively sacked, and was replaced by U.S. General Albert Wedermeyer. Jonathan Fenby, an English newsman who covered China and spoke Chinese, said Stilwell was a good man but not a good general. The new American general presented the Chinese Nationalists with his own plan to defend China. Madame Chiang Kai-shek looked over the Wedermeyer Plan and said, “This is just what the Germans told us to do.” Meanwhile, White cut off Chiang’s credit and ruined what was left of the Chinese economy. Once the Japanese were defeated by U.S. submarines and air raids, efforts to ward off the Chinese communists were soft-peddled. Lat- timore also recommended that the U.S. write off Korea, a country where most people were pro-American and anti-communist. He stripped post-war occupied Japan of machine tools and aluminum so that when both the Chinese Nationalists and the Americans requested Japanese rear- mament during the Korean War, there was no industrial base to make rearmament possible. Then Lattimore retired to Mongolia, which may be the only country in the world where he is still commemorated. The communists got to control most of the Eurasian continent. Tuchman does not seem to have considered Lattimore’s exploits as in any way suspicious. She seems to have seen Japan’s war effort as a decision to get out of bed in the morning, without mentioning that Japan was the leading anti-communist power in Asia and that Theodore Roosevelt had agreed to let the Japanese have Korea and Manchuria in return for helping Britain and America keep the Rus- sians out of China and India. In “Stilwell and the American Experience in China,” Pulitzer Prize for 1971, the Japanese had come to China purely to rape and murder, the Chinese Nationalists were all corrupt and expendable dunces, Stil- well was the on-stage hero, and the Chinese communists were obviously the off-stage heroes, though the Chinese communists murdered far more people than Chiang and many more than Hirohito. In “The Zimmermann Telegram,” Tuchman exposed a flamboyant German-Japanese plot to take over Mexico. In “The Guns of August,” Pulitzer Prize for 1963, German atrocities in Belgium -- some of them actually happened -- are recounted, but Russian atrocities in East Prussia are treated as a good joke on the German residents. With “The Guns of August” stuck in school curricula like a lump of cholesterol in the carotid artery, students are insu- lated from revisionists like my friend Thomas Fleming. Fleming’s book, “The Illusion of Victory,” deals with the origins of the war far more objectively than Tuchman’s pre- dictable disclosure that the Germans were the bad guys and the other nations were dupes. No serious historian believes that any more. Terence Zuber, a former U.S. infantry and counter- intelligence officer, makes a strong case in “Inventing the Schlieffen Plan” for Russian military preparations as the catalytic threat for German militarism of the Kaiser’s era, and some modern Russian revisionists agree with him. Pat- rick Buchanan is obviously out of the question, even though he felt the world would have been a better place if Hitler and Stalin had slugged it out without American interven- tion. To people outside the far left, Russia was the big threat after the fall of the Kaiser. Of his former friend Kaiser Wilhelm II, Winston Churchill, who like Wilhelm was a would-be athlete par- tially crippled in one arm, said, “It was not his fault; it was his fate.” Of the world after the World War I Armistice and the Bolshevik Revolution, Churchill said, “After conquer- ing all the Huns, the tigers of the world, I will not be beaten by the baboons.” Churchill wanted the world to wake up to the threat of Bolshevism, which also helped bring Hitler to power, though you are not supposed to say that in polite company. Tuchman wanted the world to sleep on -- and after the fall of the Soviet Union to forget the roles some of her rela- tives and family friends played in the attempted betrayal of America and the free world to the Soviets. In 1985, while she was still alive, Saturday Review, not exactly a fascist tabloid, named Tuchman “One of the Most Overrated People in American Arts and Letters.” This was before Pavlov confirmed that White was a Soviet agent and probably before anybody knew that Morgenthau Jr. had instigated Japanese-American relocation. White’s back- stabbing of Chiang and Lattimore’s patent treason were widely understood from McCarthy’s time, but revisionists who dared to look behind statist propaganda were discour- aged from saying so. Tuchman was a Marxist apologist. Churchill fought Hitler and opposed Stalin. He also wrote better. And the band played on... The Northern Highlands High School Highlands Regiment Band gathered together after attending band camp in August. The 2012 State Yamaha Cup and National Champion Band (Division 3A) will be performing a baseball themed program this season under the direction of Miss Teddi Sotiropoulis. (Photo courtesy of Ted Clark.) August 28, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 15 Ho-Ho-Kus Jottings Movie under the Stars set The Ho-Ho-Kus Family Movie Night will be held on Friday, Sept. 6 on the Ho-Ho-Kus Town Green. This year’s flick features an apathetic high school teacher who decides to moonlight as a martial arts fighter in an effort to save his school’s music program from budget cutbacks. In pursuit of his quest, the unlikely hero discovers courage and deter- mination, to become an inspiration to his students. Attend- ees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs, and come early to enjoy music by DJ Tom. The movie will begin at dusk. The free event is sponsored by Ho-Ho-Kus Recreation Commission, the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn, Go4theGoal and the Ho-Ho-Kus/Saddle River Athletic Association. (Rain date: Sept. 13.) Scouts welcome new members Ho-Ho-Kus Cub Scout Pack 54 invites boys in grades one through four to its Sept. 14 Recruitment Day. The event will be held in the Ho-Ho-Kus Firehouse, 52 Sheri- dan Avenue, from 10 a.m. to noon. Prospective Cub Scouts and their parents will learn about the troop and its activities and will meet troop members while enjoying refreshments. Scout leaders will be on hand to answer questions. For more information, contact Ranee Blood at RaneeKC@aol.com. Community Church holds Oktoberfest The Community Church of Ho-Ho-Kus will host its second Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 12. The fundraiser will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. The event will feature music by the New Jersey Polka Band, beer sampling, a wide selection of German foods, and seasonal savories and desserts catered by the Market Basket. A special auction and prize basket fundraiser will be included in the festivities. Tickets are $60 per person. Those who attend should bring their own beverages. Event organizers are now seeking donations of prizes and auction items. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. To donate a prize, become a sponsor, or purchase tickets to the Oktoberfest, contact Jeanne Hamlin at The Community Church of Ho-Ho-Kus, 410 Warren Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus, call (201) 445-6310, or e-mail jhamlin@hoho kuscommunitychurch.com. 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. Seniors set fall schedule The Ho-Ho-Kus Seniors will host a variety of programs this fall. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in the Hermitage Education Building at 335 Town Green (continued from page 3) set an unwanted precedent. Councilman Phil Rorty echoed that sentiment. He sug- gested that Lucchi consider holding a health fair with the Ho-Ho-Kus Chamber of Commerce, so the council would not be granting permission to a single, for-profit entity. Rorty also pointed out that the business would have com- petition for the use of the Town Green, since CERT had Preparedness (continued from page 3) CERT, advised the Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Council last week that his organization is planning a Sept. 14 event on the Ho-Ho-Kus Town Green. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. He indicated that there would be disaster preparedness information available to members of the community who attend this event. In addition, visitors will be able to see the command tent CERT recently received from the state, learn North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. Beverages and desserts are served at noon, and programs begin at 1 p.m., or as noted. Residents age 55 and up are welcome. On Sept. 26, Nancy Stern, author of “Uncomplicated Gourmet” will present a program about cooking for two or four. The group will travel to Lakeside Manor in Hazlet for “Louie Prima meets Pavarotti” on Oct. 10. The program will include a mix of music from “Oh, Marie” to “Mala Femena.” This trip includes lunch and the show. On Nov. 14, the seniors will visit LiGreci’s in Staten Island for lunch and the “Three Irish Tenors.” A trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for “A Branson Country Christmas” is set for Dec. 13. The program will include lunch and the show. For more information about trips, contact Sue at (201) 444-7235; for information about the group’s programs, call Joan at (201) 444-4896. requested the use of the property on the same date. Anderson acknowledged that the council was recom- mending that, in order to obtain permission to use the Town Green, Lucchi’s proposal should be coupled with a larger event, such as a Ho-Ho-Kus Chamber activity. “That’s our hook,” Randall responded. Councilman Steve Shell suggested that eight or 10 people might promote their businesses under the umbrella of a health and well-being event. Troast added that the event might also benefit a cause, and Shea suggested that Richard’s Run might be a possible beneficiary. about some of the organization’s capabilities, and receive information about ham radio operations. Kober said CERT would be recruiting that day. The event will be held rain or shine, he added, since the program will take place in the 13’ by 17’ CERT command tent. Councilman Phil Rorty asked Kober if he would need police support for this event. Kober said no traffic assis- tance would be required, but he would need some parking spaces blocked off. He said plans call for the event to be over early enough so that the downtown dinner hour would not be affected. J. CRUSCO Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • August 28, 2013 Obituaries Anthony. Arrangements were made by the Scarr Funeral Home in Suffern, New York. Peter F. Allen Donald E. DeRocker of Mahwah died Aug. 16. He was 89. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He attended Ridgewood Public Schools and Stephens Institute of Technology, which lead to his career in mechanical engi- neering. He retired from Seir-Bath, a division of Ingersoll Rand. He is survived by his wife Jeanette and his son David. He is also survived by his brother Richard of North Caro- lina and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Stephen DeRocker and his sister Marion Brokaw. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Per- nice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the Center for Food Action, Ridge Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Peter F. Allen of Waldwick died Aug. 18. He was 60. He was employed by the Hillside Board of Education as a middle school science teacher and the Drama Club direc- tor. He was a professional musician and a singer. During the summer, he at worked the New York Renaissance Faire as a pirate for McNeal Enterprises. He volunteered with an animal rescue group. He is survived by his wife Frances (nee Koerner) Allen, his daughters Stacy Allen-Boice and Krissa Allen, and his stepchildren Stephanie and Nicho- las D’Amelio. He is also survived by his mother Despina Kovelkoski, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and his siblings John Faison and Rene Despiris. Arrangements were made by Becker Funeral Home in Westwood. Memo- rial donations may be made to Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc, 2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436 or to Mini Aussie Rescue & Support, Inc. P.O. Box 636 Hillsboro, NJ 03244. Vita ‘Vera’ Capone Vita “Vera” Capone, nee Alesi, of Ramsey, formerly of Brooklyn and Queens, died Aug. 15. She was 82. She was born in Menfi, Sicily. She was a parishioner at Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church in Ramsey, where she volunteered in various ministries. She is survived by her husband Salva- tore, and her children Marie, Antoinette, and Carmine. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grand- child. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider- Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to Valley Hospital Hospice, Dorothy B. Kraft Center, Third Floor, 15 Essex Road, Paramus, NJ 07652. Jean S. Chrzanowski Jean S. Chrzanowski, formerly of Upper Saddle River, Jersey City, and Rocky Hill, Connecticut, died Aug. 8. She was 96. She is survived by her daughters Stephanie Burns of Sudbury, Massachusetts and Cynthia Pasteur of Nine Mile Falls, Washington. She is also survived by four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one brother, and three sisters. She was predeceased by her husband Walter F. Chrzanowski. Arrangements were made by New Britain Memorial Sagarino Funeral Home in New Britain, Con- necticut. Cataldo ‘Charles’ De Palma Cataldo “Charles” De Palma of Mahwah died Aug. 20. He was 85. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was an employee of the New Car Carrier Company of Mahwah for 29 years. He then was employed as a custodian engineer for 13 years at Ramsey Central School before retir- ing in 1994. He is survived by his children Frank De Palma of Wallkill, New York, Mike De Palma of Circleville, New York, Lucy Taylor of Monroe, New York, and Mary De Palma of Mahwah. He is also survived by many grandchil- dren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Angela De Palma and his siblings Theresa, Lena, and Donald E. DeRocker Mina H. De Ruiter Mina H. De Ruiter of Wyckoff, formerly of Hawthorne and Totowa, died Aug. 16. She was 85. She worked as a secretary/receptionist for World Vision and then as a book- keeper at the Eastern Christian High School in North Haledon. She was a member of the Living Word Reformed Church in North Haledon and was a member of the church choir, a former Sunday school teacher, and a prayer warrior. She is survived by her friends Roger and Lois Hartley of North Haledon, her second cousin Jane Anne Lee of Flor- ida, and her church family at the Living Word Reformed Church. Arrangements were made by Browning Forshay Funeral Home in Hawthorne. Memorial donations may be made to the Mission Fund at the Living Word Reformed Church in North Haledon. Deborah Anne Lillis Deborah Anne Lillis of Toronto, Canada, formerly of Ridgewood, died Aug. 7. She was 55. She was born to Nancy and William Lillis and she and her sisters, Susan and Jennifer, grew up in Ridgewood. She was an under- graduate at Colgate University, the American College in Paris, and McGill University, and completed a graduate degree in linguistics at the University of Toronto. She is survived by her husband Tom White and her sons Aidan and Conor. Memorial donations may be made to the Regis- tered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario or to Girls on the Run, Ontario, Canada. Robert A. Markell Robert A. Markell of Mahwah, formerly of Oakland, died Aug. 20. He was 65. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was employed as a milkman with Sicomac Dairy in Wyckoff. He is survived by his son Robert A. Markell of Goldsboro, North Carolina, and his siblings Don E. Markell of Montvale, Barbara G. Markell of Oakland, and Linda S. Gnatowski of Rockaway. He is also survived by one granddaughter, two nieces, and four nephews. Arrangements were made by Browning Forshay Funeral Home in Hawthorne. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 3:30 p.m. at Browning -Forshay Funeral Home, 557 Lafayette Avenue in Hawthorne. John Barry O’Brien John Barry O’Brien of Woodland Park, formerly of Mahwah, died Aug. 15. He was 32. He was a 1999 gradu- ate of Clifton High School and a graduate from Lincoln Tech in Mahwah. Early in his career, he owned his own landscaping business and more recently worked for Pres- tige Toyota in Ramsey. He was a member of the West Pater- son Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife Maria O’Brien and his children Shawn and Olivia O’Brien. He is also survived by his parents Eugene and Barbara- Ann (Raleigh) O’Brien, his sister Mary Ann Hodes, and two nephews. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the West Paterson Volunteer Fire Department, 5 Brophy Lane, Woodland Park, NJ 07424. Robert Benedict Timpson Robert Benedict Timpson of Franklin Lakes, formerly of River Edge and Oakland, died Aug. 19. He was 94. He was a graduate of Hackensack High School and attended Colgate University for two years. From 1938 to 1941, he worked as a clerk for the Hackensack Trust. In 1943, he began work- ing for the Erie Railroad. After World War II, he took a job at Flintkote Roofing Co., where he worked for 23 years as a traffic manager. He continued his career in the traf- fic department of Hewitt Robins Corporation and finished at T.J. Lipton Co. He was a member of Grace Community Church in Franklin Lakes. He was a member of Indepen- dent Royal Arch Lodge No. 2, Free & Accepted Masons in New York, New York. He is survived by his daughters Patricia Blackwell and Lyle Timpson, and two granddaugh- ters. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Orre Knox (Lamb) Timpson. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Oak- land First Aid Squad, P.O. Box 5, Oakland, NJ 07436 or to the Grace Community Church Mission Fund, 886 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. Robert A. Winter Robert A. Winter died Aug. 16. He was 71. He served in the U.S. National Guard for six years. He graduated from Ramapo High School in 1959 and was the artist who designed the Ramapo High School Bobcat logo. He attended the School of Visual Arts and became one of the top photo retouching airbrush artists in the industry, beginning his career at Rio Studios in Manhattan. The onset of computer art led him to adapt to Web design. He was employed by Thomas Publishing for the past 18 years. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Wyckoff and his Ramapo alumni group. He is survived by his wife Susan (nee Horton), and his daughters Jennifer of Jersey City and Samantha of Hoboken. He is also survived by his brother Gerald and a nephew and niece. He was predeceased by his daughter Meridyth. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc., 2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436. August 28, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES Waldwick Watch Chamber to host Charity Dance The Waldwick Chamber of Commerce will host a Char- ity Dance on Oct. 4 to benefit Shelter Our Sisters. The event will feature music by the disco tribute band “Dancin’ Machine.” From 7 to 11 p.m., attendees will dance the night away in the Saint Luke’s gymnasium, 340 North Franklin Turn- pike in Ho-Ho-Kus. The cost is $35 per person and includes one ticket for the prize basket fundraiser. Additional tickets are available for purchase. This is a bring your own every- thing event, and participants should plan to bring food and beverages. To purchase tickets or reserve a table for 10, send checks made payable to Waldwick Chamber of Commerce, to P.O. Box 323, Waldwick, NJ 07463. RSVP by Oct. 1. The Chamber is seeking donations of prizes for this fundraiser. To donate an item or service, contact Kim at (201) 286-1627 or info@waldwickchamber.com. Shelter Our Sisters is a non-profit agency that provides temporary housing for women and children who are vic- tims of domestic violence. On Sept. 18, the Waldwick Chamber plans to partici- pate in the Paramus Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 48 th Annual Golf Outing. The event will be held at it the Paramus Golf and Country Club. This year’s sponsorship includes the Hackensack Regional Chamber of Commerce. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more informa- tion, visit www.paramuschamber.org. Book groups welcome readers The Waldwick Public Library hosts two book groups. New members and drop-ins are always welcome. Copies of the books to be discussed are available at the circulation desk four weeks in advance. The clubs meet at the library located at 19 East Prospect Street. The Waldwick Library Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7:15 p.m. On Sept. 12, the group will discuss Paula McLain’s “The Paris Wife.” Hadley Richardson is a quiet girl who has all but given up on love -- until she meets Ernest Hemingway. After a whirlwind courtship and wedding, the two sail off to Paris where they become the golden couple in a lively and volatile group. Waldwick Lit Wits, the library’s new group, meets on the first Friday of the month at 1 p.m. Lit Wits members will discuss Alexander McCall-Smith’s “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” on Sept. 6. Meet Precious Ramotswe, the endearing proprietress of The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, the first and only detective agency in Botswana. With persistent observation, gentle intuition, and a keen desire to help people with the problems of their lives, she solves mysteries great and small for friends and strangers alike. For more information, call (201) 652-5104. Infernos perform at the Oval The Infernos will perform a free concert at the Oval on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. The program is sponsored by the Borough of Waldwick. The band’s repertoire features all genres of music, including Big Band, oldies, favorites from the ‘50s and ‘60s, Motown, and today’s top hits. The Oval is located at the intersection of Hopper Avenue and West Prospect Street in Waldwick. Contact the borough administrator’s office at (201) 652-5300, extension 229 for more information. 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: “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 details, call (201) 652-5104. Arthritis foundation benefit set On Sept. 18, Massage Envy in Waldwick will host a fundraiser to benefit the Healing Hands Arthritis Foun- dation. On that day, the spa will donate $10 from every massage and facial to the arthritis foundation. Murad, the spa’s skincare partner, will donate 10 percent from its retail sales. Arthritis strikes 50 million Americans and impacts people of every age. Two-thirds of those who suffer from the disease are under the age of 65. To learn more about III • Page 17 Healing Hands, visit arthritis.org-Healing Hands for Arthritis. The cost for an introductory massage is $49. To sched- ule an appointment, visit massageenvy.com. Massage Envy is located at 26 Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick. 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. 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. 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. 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. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • August 28, 2013 Ashton Kutcher plays title role in ‘Jobs’ by Dennis Seuling “Jobs,” based on the best-selling biography by Walter Isaacson, opens in 2001 as Apple co-founder Steve Jobs (Ashton Kutcher) is introducing a rapt audience at Apple headquarters to the company’s latest gadget, the iPod. The film then flashes back several years to the begin- ning of what would become a revolution is the commu- nications industry. The movie is a straightforward, routine chronicling of the highs and lows that Jobs experienced on his journey to shake up both big business and the American public with new and exciting computer-based products. Unfor- tunately, Jobs’ private life away from Apple is barely shown, even though there is a lot of dramatic material to be mined, such as his refusal to acknowledge paternity of his daughter and years of estrangement from her, his disloyalty to associates who helped him reach his goals, and his calculated payback to those who crossed him in business. Because these aspects are never explored in depth, Kutcher has little to work with other than Jobs’ hunched walk, beard, and barely controlled explosive nature. Much of what is in the film may already be familiar to viewers, so director Joshua Michael Stern has a tough task in creating suspense. The film merely trots out one significant business event after another. The film does not address the entrepreneur’s cancer diagnosis and his stubborn refusal to seek traditional medical treatment, which probably would have extended his life. It never gets to that point, prefer- ring instead to leave the audience with a view of his reinstatement, after years of corporate infight- ing, as CEO of Apple. Kutcher has never been an acting heavyweight. He is fine in light comedy and unchallenging roles, but is above his head as Jobs. Viewers may remember Jobs from his televised introductions of new prod- ucts, but do not know the man as his associates and family did. And it is here that Kutcher has to do more than recite dialogue from a script. His perfor- mance often seems per- functory and ill thought out. While stronger actors work with expression, dra- matic pauses, and reflec- tion in their portrayals, Kutcher is content to do an adequate, if not particu- larly impressive, imper- sonation. The best performance in the film is by Josh Gad (Broadway’s “The Book Ashton Kutcher and Josh Gad in a scene from ‘Jobs.’ of Mormon”), who por- trays Jobs’ early partner, Steve Wozniak. Gad plays Wozniak as a self-described Other fine performances are turned in by Matthew tech nerd who is happiest when he is tinkering with a Modine, J.K. Simmons, Dermot Mulroney, Ron Eldard, circuit board or getting caught up in Jobs’ ideas for what and Lukas Haas. is possible. A scene in which Wozniak tearfully tells Rated PG-13 for some strong language, “Jobs” is a Jobs that he is leaving because their friendship seems to hasty overview of the life and achievements of Steve have dried up is both touching and revealing. Wozniak Jobs rather than an in-depth biography. It hits the major has retained his humanity despite having become richer events and observes a reasonably accurate chronologi- than he ever anticipated, while Jobs has become con- cal structure, but offers little insight into the forces that sumed with visions of things to come. Human contact drove Jobs to become one of the most successful entre- has become an inconvenience. preneurs of the last 100 years. Cook Up Some Business! Advertise your restaurant in The Villadom TIMES. You’ll reach over 47,000 households. 201-652-0744 www.villadom.com August 28, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • Page 19 Inept kidnappers plan caper in ‘Pain and Gain’ Daniel Lugo (Mark Wahlberg) and Paul Doyle (Dwayne Johnson) join forces to pull off a kid- napping in ‘Pain & Gain.’ by Dennis Seuling “Pain and Gain” (Paramount), an action flick from director Michael Bay, is based on true events concerning a kidnapping plot gone terribly, violently wrong. Victor Kershaw (Tony Shalhoub) is a businessman and a client at the gym where Daniel Lugo (Mark Wahlberg) works as a trainer. Kershaw brags about his wealth and Lugo sees in him a fast path to the life he wants. He enlists the help of fellow body- builders Paul Doyle (Dwayne Johnson) and Adrian Doorbal (Anthony Mackie), whom he manages to convince that kidnapping Kershaw will be a piece of cake. Bay straddles a precarious fence, bal- ancing laughs -- derived mostly from the ineptness of the three plotters -- with some gruesome, bloody moments that transpire when poor plans go afoul. The film goes beyond the typical caper in its detail and nearly unbelievable twists as Kershaw turns out to be a far more stub- born victim than anticipated. As things go awry and Lugo and his two equally dumb cohorts have to improvise, they devise Rube Goldberg-type quick fixes that lead to greater complexity and throw them into a panicky tailspin. “Pain and Gain” thrives on incongrui- ties and coincidences. The film fascinates because of the sheer stupidity and audacity of this threesome. There are no extras on the two-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack. “The Walking Dead: The Complete Third Season” (Anchor Bay) is a five- disc set containing 16 episodes from the season that began on Oct. 14, 2012. Based on a series of graphic comic novels by Robert Kirkman, the show has become a huge hit on the AMC cable channel. Its graphic images, gruesome makeup, and action sequences distinguish it as one of the better zombie efforts on both big and small screens. This season is much improved over Season Two. Action in Season Three is brisker, zombie scenes more abundant, and character development richer. But it is the zombies that are the main draw here, and even with better scripting and pacing, impatience sets in when the zombies are off screen for too long. Outstanding episodes include the season premiere, “Seed;” “Killer Within,” which dispatched two main characters; and “Clear,” a road trip episode that focuses on Rick, Michonne, and Carl. As with previous “Walking Dead” DVD sets, extras are abundant. They include eight behind-the-scenes featurettes, audio commentaries on five episodes, and deleted scenes. “Kon Tiki” (Anchor Bay) is based on the true 1947 adventure of Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl (Pal Sverre Hagen), who determines at great risk to prove a theory is possible. When the sci- entific community rejects his theory that South Americans were the first to settle in the Polynesian islands, Heyerdahl resolves to prove its validity and save his reputation by making the voyage himself. Recruiting a group of five men, he constructs a simple balsa-wood raft to original pre-Columbian specifications, insisting that only primitive materials be used, and sets off on a journey that will last 101 days across the treacher- ous Pacific Ocean. The expedition suc- ceeds in demonstrating that ancient people could have made the long, hazardous sea voyage. The sequences at sea are the film’s most memorable, but there is also an impressive re-creation of 1940s New York City as Heyerdahl seeks funding for his journey. Like “Life of Pi,” “Kon Tiki” is very much a man versus nature saga, the main differ- ence being that Heyerdahl and his small crew willingly put themselves in danger to support a theory that the scientific estab- lishment dismisses. Special features on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include a visual effects fea- turette and background on the actual Kon Tiki voyage. “At Any Price” (Sony Pictures) is set in Iowa, where Henry Whipple (Dennis Quaid) is fighting to have his seed-selling business survive amid increasingly tough economic circumstances. His traditional way of farming is threatened by big busi- ness interests that encroach on his cus- tomer base and squeeze him into making difficult moral decisions about how to suc- ceed in farming in 21st century America. Zac Efron (“High School Musical”) plays Henry’s son Dean, who has no inter- est in farming and aspires to a career as stock car racer. Henry’s other son, football hero Grant (Patrick W. Stevens), is sup- posed to be coming back from college, but goes backpacking through Argentina instead. Henry must act alone or lose his farm. Director Ramin Bahrani succeeds in illustrating real challenges to American (continued on Crossword page) Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • August 28, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) farmers and in depicting a working-class family dealing with changing times, lack of family interest in maintain- ing the farm, and the need to make difficult decisions about the survival of the business. Quaid’s careworn face conveys years of hard work, worry, and disappointment as his Henry tries to cope with a fast-changing world. Blu-ray extras include commentary with director Bahrani and Quaid, a Q&A session at the Toronto Inter- national Film Festival, and rehearsal footage. The film is also available on DVD. “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” (Disney), available in a 35th Anniversary Blu-ray/DVD combo pack edition, is a lushly animated feature based on the characters created by A. A. Milne. Fortunately, this Disney adaptation is truer to the original than many of the studio’s classics. Disney has been criticized for years by purists who resent the liberties the studio has taken in adapting classic fairy tales and children’s stories. This 1977 film was originally released during a lull in creativity at Disney, when its feature films lacked the sparkle of earlier times. A compilation of Disney shorts from 1966, 1968, and 1974 -- “Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree,” “Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day,” and “Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, Too” -- this release showcases works from an earlier, richer era in anima- tion. The Pooh books have been translated into several lan- guages, with worldwide sales between 1924 and 1956 totaling about $7 million. Milne named the title character after a teddy bear owned by his son, Christopher Robin Milne, who was the basis for the character Christopher Robin. Bonuses include five Winnie the Pooh adventure shorts, a making-of featurette, and a Pooh Play-Along game. August 28, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • Page 21 �������������������������� SERVICE MART HELP WANTED REAL ESTATE SALES FRANKLIN LAKES Get your license in 2.5 weeks. Start earning money with the busy & bustling Franklin Lakes Weichert Office offering the best training & support in the industry. Call Tamar Joffe, Manager at 201-891-6900 WEICHERT, REALTORS Hairdresser - Busy shop, Allendale area. Some fol- lowing pref. 201-747-1496 Liquor & Wine Dept. Manager. Exp. necessary. Send resume to: Owner, PO Box 762, Ridgewood NJ 07451 SITUATION WANTED Parents/Seniors: need driver for medical appts/ errands/after school activi- ties? Call retired social worker Lisa @ 201-783-8925 Eldercare HHA Exp’d as a companion/caregiver avail to assist Senior. I am responsible & caring with exc.refs. Call 201-445-6770 ACCOUNTING ELECTRICAL HOUSECLEANING Accounting, bookkeeping, payroll. Exp’d, reasonably priced. Call 201-873-7263 DUAL ELECTRIC LLC All electrical work Lic # 17002. 201-739-5671 Professional cleaning at reasonable. prices. Call Arleta 973-614-0117/201-425-8450 BOOKKEEPING QB/Quicken/AP/AR/PR Personal/Business Call Lucille 201-803-5439 M.F. ELECTRIC LLC GENERAC Generators Sales*Installation*Service 201-891-4444 - Wyckoff www.mfelectric.com LANDSCAPING & LAWNCARE CLEANING SERVICE GIFT BASKETS Affordable Low Rates. Apt $50.00, House $75.00 Insured/refs.201-385-2271 Maggie’s Cleaning Service Prof. cleaning at reason- able prices. 201-914-5897 RUBBISH REMOVAL Complete House Clean Outs We Will Clean: Attics • Basements • Garages Demolition Work: Pools • Shed • Deck Removal We Will Haul Everything Away � ���������� �� ������ � ������� �� ��� � � ���������� � ������ �� ��� �� � ���� �� ����� �� ��� GUTTER CLEANING AFFORDABLE CLEANING/REPAIRS ������� ���������� ��������������� ��������������� ������������ DECKS Gutterclean*Roof shampoo Powerwashing*Roof repairs Windowing cleaning Lic 13VHO Insured. Miguel Corrales 973-223-9685 Decks-Design-Build-Repair Demo old decks * Pwr wash stain. Kevin 201-248-8477 www.Home-Dr.com. free est. 201-803-0787 For The Children and Their Families Providing emotional and spiritual support, profes- sional counseling and financial and material assistance to New Jersey children with cancer and their families. Your donations are tax deductible ������������� ���������������������� Quality & Dependability Since 1979 Complete Maintenance Seasonal Clean Ups, Drainage, Shrub & Tree Pruning, Brush & Stump Cleanup 201-848-9147 Custom Draperies by Cindy 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Window Treatments, Bedding, etc. your fabric or mine FREE ESTIMATES • PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED 201-445-7812 All Work Guaranteed DRIVEWAYS Driveways • Pavers • Asphalt Patios • Belgium Block Sebastian Construction Hardscaping • Landscape Design Plantings • Masonry Sealcoating • Stoops “ONE STOP SHOPPING” 201-934-4055 - free est. LIC. #13VH04009600 Sealcoating by Bill Klein or drop by our office Free Estimates/Fully Insured 201-665-1221 ELECTRICAL All-Phases Electrical LLC No Problems, Just Solutions NJ Lic # 15529 Full Service Electricians Insured, Bonded, Free Quotes 201-888-8656 All-PhasesElectrical.com Please Call Edgar Ramsey, NJ HANDYMAN Bill’s Handyman Service Water damage repair Wall board repair. Painting interior/exterior. Deck repair/ maint. No job too small . Lic. & ins. 201-447-6962 GIO’S HANDYMAN Repair/Maintenance/Install Painting int./ext. Wood floors & laminate. No Job Too Small. Fully Insured 201-264-2124 Kelley Home Svcs 20+yrs Exp. all phases carpentry, sheetrock, painting, deck repair. All odd jobs. Quick courteous svc. 201-398-8702 Northeastern Pro Coat Paint/Wallpaper/Prune Repair/Pressure wash Weekend only. Call Jason 201-981-6177 est. ‘97 HOME IMPROVEMENT Bergen County Home I mprovem ent s .Small repairs to remodel. Will beat any prices. 201-264-2103 Justin’s Landscaping Cleanups*Lawn maintenance Plantings*mulch*trimming 201-848-9220 Free est. Your Lawn is our business ELK Home Services, LLC Lawncare, clean ups, plantings, mulching & more 973-423-3045 RECESSION BUSTER Lowest Pricing. Hedge&shrub trimming. Mulch * Topsoil* seed*plantings. No grass cut Call Scott 201-966-5420 Love in Bloom LLC Hedge & Shrub trimming. Beds/borders. 201-891-3043 LAWN SPRINKLERS LAWN SPRINKLERS Spring Start Up New Installation Service • Winterization 201-857-8700 MASONRY ������������� ������������������������ ������������������������� ��������������������� ������������������ �������������������������� ������������ Sebastian Construction LLC Pavers*Masonry*Stoops Hardscape*Stonework*Walls 201-934-4055. Res./com. MUSIC INSTRUCTION 201-788-8471 PO Box 212 - Dept. H Midland Park, NJ 07432 201-612-8118 ������������ ROOF REPAIRS & SIDING Hand applied, Commercial Grade Sealer Crack Filling/Pot Holes Repaired 174 Paterson Avenue Midland Park, NJ 07432 � �� �� �� �� ������ �� � �� � �� �� � Interior/Exterior DRAPERIES EMANUEL CANCER FOUNDATION �� ����� �� ����� ���� �������� � ����� ���� ������� � ������� �� ������ � �������� � ����� GUTTER CLEANING PAINTING Fully Insured • Free Estimates PLEASE REMEMBER US WHEN YOU REMEMBER THEM. LANDSCAPING INC. ��������������� ������������������� ����������������� � ������������� ������������ � ���� �� ������� Housecleaning - Home, Apt, Office. Free Est. Call Barbara 973-779-1546 MITO’S JAMES ����������������������������� ���������������� Agnes will clean home $80 Apt $55. Office $60. 10 yrs exp good refs. 845-309-4448 CLEAN OUTS CHRIS LANDSCAPING & LAWNCARE Dan Hook Property Maintenance *Spring/Fall clean ups *Weekly maint.*Mulching *Plantings *Powerwashing. *Seasoned Firewood Call Dan for a free est. 201-954-3164 DRUM LESSONS In Your Home! All Styles, All Levels Call Mitch 845-436-8446 References Available Children’s Piano Teacher Call ��������������������� Moe 201-612-3293 ��������� Classical Suzuki & ����� Traditional Music Methods Complete Lawn Maint. Fall lawn renovation. Land- scaping, Mulching, Pruning, Low Voltage Lighting, Drainage, Power Washing, Roto-tilling, Sod, Seed Lawns. Driveway sealing. Free est. 973-207-0863 201-857-8700 FULL SERVICE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR Bobcat & Backhoe Service 10% OFF CONSTRUCTION LABOR (MAX $500) New customers only with this ad. Free Estimates • Fully Insured �������� ���� Certified Suzuki Piano Teacher PAINTING & PAPERHANGING PERFECTION PLUS Professional Painting & Paperhanging Interior & Exterior Finest Quality Reas. Rates (201) 447-8836 Est. 1983 perfectionpluspainting.com QUALITY PAINTERS Do you have a smaller paint job? Any size we will do it! Neat, clean work. WINTER RATES -1/2 PRICE 201-848-1417 BRUSHWORKS PAINTING int/ ext. Serving Bergen Cty for 20yrs. Allendale 201-264-2103 PAINTING & PAPERHANGING CMH Painting Interior/Exterior. Clean & Reliable. Free Quotes Call Chris 973-349-4826 R E A L E S T AT E SELLING AGENT Sell Your Home! Flexible Commission 201-632-5740. ReMax Prop. Excellent w/color & detail. JPC Home Maintenance Joseph in MP. 201-961-2634 RENTAL AGENT PARTY SERVER NJ Rental Queen No fee to landlord-FREE! I Qualify All Tenants 201-790-5544. Call Allison Exp’d personal server for small parties in your home. References available. Call Kim 201-681-6950. PSYCHIC/MEDIUM Cindy Muni Psychic Medium/ Energy Healer Specializing in Private Readings, House Cleansings 201-707-5236 PLUMBING/ HEATING Larry Rogers Plumbing For all your plumbing and heating needs. 201-847- 1737. NJ Lic. # 6980 G.R. Goris Plumbing & Heating, LLC. NJ Plumbing Lic 12147 201-995-1380 Family trade since 1927 Mahwah area & surrounding towns. RM Plumbing - Heating Shower Leaks. Low Rates 201-522-2058. Lic # 12019 POWERWASHING Powerwashing Driveway Sealing Free est. 973-207-0863 Mr.Clean Pressurewash Decks Sidewalks Houses Reliable, Responsible Reasonable.201-818-0742 RUBBISH REMOVAL Complete clean-outs Basements/garages Shed & pool removal Free est. SAME DAY SERVICE 201-447-5887 TREE SERVICE � ���� �� ������� � ��� �� ������ � ������ ��������� ����� ������� ������������ � TUTORING HS Honor Student will tutor your child, help with homework. References available. 201-681-6950 WINDOW CLEANING AFFORDABLE-Insured Est. 40 years 201-385-2271 WANTED BICYCLES WANTED USED BICYCLES WANTED, any condition. $5-$25 cash for most, substantially more for newer or pro- fessional grade bicycles. Free pickup Wyckoff Cycle 201-891-5500 CRAFTERS WANTED Wanted-Crafters/vendors/ antique cars for Allendale Street Fair/Car Show 10/5 201-327-8411 or allendalechamber.com Wanted-Crafters/Vendors Old Stone Church - USR 10/19, 10 - 3. 201-327-5242 It Pays $$$ To Advertise In The Villadom Times RELIGIOUS Thank You St. Jude May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glori- fied, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day by the ninth day, your prayer will be answered. Publication must be promised. Thank you St. Jude. js Prayer to St. Clare Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glorified today & every day.” Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Pub- lication must be promised. Thank you for answering my prayer. ks continued on next page Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • August 28, 2013 CLASSIFIED RELIGIOUS RELIGIOUS Prayer to St. Jude Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr. Great in virtue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. Thank you, St. Jude. EED Prayer to St. Jude Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr. Great in virtue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. My prayers were answered. Thank you, St. Jude. NED Classifieds Work!!! Place your ad in The Villadom Times RELIGIOUS Prayer to St. Clare cont. from preceding page Thank You St. Jude Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glori- fied today & every day.” Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be promised. Thank you for answering my prayer. JR May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glori- fied, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day by the ninth day, your prayer will be answered. Publication must be prom- ised. Thank you St. Jude. jc Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- dor of heaven, Mother of the Son of God. Immacu- late Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecu- tive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. ev CLASSIFIED Up to 3 lines .............................. $12.00 $12.50 Each additional line ................... $2.50 Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________ Phone _______________________________________ (25 Characters per line including spaces and punctuation) Carefully check your advertisiment the day it appears since we can not be responsible for errors of any kind in subsequent editions of the same ad. Corrections and changes, however, will be gladly made. MAIL TO: CLASSIFIEDS-VILLADOM TIMES P.O. Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432 Be sure to enclose your check or money order. ORDER FORM AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY THURSDAY 12 NOON FOR AD HELP, CALL 201-652-0744 ANNOUNCEMENTS Medical Alerts for Seniors- 24/7 monitoring. FREE Equipment. FREE Ship- ping. Nationwide Service $29.95/Month. CALL Medi- cal Guardian Today 877- 827-1331 All Things Basementy! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing? Fin- ishing? Structual Repairs? Humidity and Mold Control FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1- 866-589-0174 CAR DONATIONS DONATE YOUR CAR- FAST FREE TOWING 24 hr. Response - Tax Deduc- tion UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION Providing Free Mammo- grams & Breast Cancer Info 866-945-1156 EVENTS Prayer to St. Clare Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glori- fied today & every day.” Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be promised. Thank you for answering my prayer. mr Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- dor of heaven, Mother of the Son of God. Immacu- late Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecu- tive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. cd Have an Event to promote? Want to market to towns & cities outside of your own hometown? We can help your organization reach over 1 million readers for only $100. Visit www. midatlanticevents.net for more details or call 800- 450-7227 FOR SALE SAFE STEP TUBS. Enjoy safety, comfort and thera- peutic relief from the best walk-in tubs made in the USA. Call 1-888-734-4527 for FREE information and SENIOR DISCOUNTS! DirecTV-Over 140 channels only $29.99 a month. Call Now! Triple savings! $636.00 in Savings, Free upgrade to Genie & 2013 NFL Sun- day ticket free!! Start sav- ing today! 1-800-352-7157 MEDICAL/HEALTH Canada Drug Center is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90 percent on all your medica- tion needs. Call today 1- 800-254-4073, for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FROM HOME. 6-8 weeks. ACCREDITED. Get a Diploma. Get a Job! No Computer Needed. Free Brochure. 1-800-264-8330. Benjamin Franklin High School www.diplomafromhome.com WANTED TO BUY CASH for sealed, unex- pired DIABETES TEST STRIPS! Free Shipping, Top$, 24 hr Payments! Call 1-855-578-7477, espanol 888-440-4001 or visit www. TestStripSearch.com today. CASH FOR CARS: Cars/ trucks Wanted! Running or Not! We Come To You! Any Make/Model, Instant Offer- Call: 1-800-569-0003 Villadom LOTS & ACREAGE 25,000 SQUARE Happenings FOOT BARN-15 ACRES (continued from page ONLY 2) $89,900! Bring your Oct. 12. The ready will go! be held from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at horses-it’s show to Van Saun County with Park beau- in Paramus. (Rain BUSINESS? Need Level open land HOW IS date: Oct. 13.) tiful Approximately 100 adult visual artists will be featured views! Add’l 60 ac more customers? Adver- tise to over artistic diver- in next this door avail representing a wide scope of 4 million homes exhibit at a dis- count! Call (866) northern and sity found within 495-8733 New Jersey. businesses juried show is This throughout newyorklandandlakes.com the prizes in each: Region Mid-Atlantic judged in five categories with cash acryl- for price with HELP WANTED ics/oils; drawings, prints, and pastels; one mixed media; online water- and print advertising. Visit colors; Federal photography, both digital and macnetonline.com and traditional. First www. 2012 Postal Posi- place winners will HIRING! $150, 800-450-7227 awards will receive second place tions - NOW be $13.00-$36.50+/hr., place Full winners will receive $75. The Best $125, and third in Benefits/Paid will receive an award of $500. Show entry Training. No Experience/Call Today! 1- A special jazz performance will be presented by The 800-593-2664 x141. Loren Daniels Quartet from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Proflowers-Send Bouquets Call (201) DIABETICS form. ATTENTION 336-7292 for a registration Occasion. Registra- for tions Medicare. by Get Oct. a FREE Registrations Any Anniversary on or Birth- 3. are accepted a Just first with are due day, talking meter and diabetic come, first served basis. Please note that space 20 is limited. Because! Take percent testing supplies at NO COST, off your order over $29! Go to plus FREE home delivery! www.Proflowers.com/Bril- Lilac meter elimi- workshops, nature walk set Best of all, this liant or call 1-888-718-0394 nates painful finger pricking! The New Jersey Botanical Garden will sponsor two free Call 866-955-7746 hands-on lilac workshops on Sept. 7 and 21. The programs will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the botanical gardens located on & ACREAGE in Ringwood. LOTS Morris Road BUSINESS TO NJBG volunteers work with horticultural expert Daniel BUSINESS 25,000 former lilac FOOT SQUARE Ryniec, curator of the Brooklyn Botanical BARN ACRES Garden - to 15 restore and ONLY improve ADVERTISING Botanical the New Jersey WORKS $89,900! O T --O E Garden’s - lilac Bring to your Ryniec T will G E give H E a R lesson N in L I N lilac collection. go! horses it’s ready care and open land at with a.m. AND PRINT. Give us a call cultivation 10 Level to market your business to Lilacs views! Add’l 60 wonderful beautiful are popular landscape plants 4 and make households over million additions door any avail home dis- garden, offering one floods in of publica- flowers ac next to at for just price count! Call (866) 495-8733 and a delightful scent throughout tions like and this into as well as June. May early our newyorklandandlakes.com offer a chance classified sites. doing, The free workshops online to learn by Visit w.mac and to have questions answered. w w Beginners netonline.c om are welcome. call rakes, and for ABANDONED FARM 60 Attendees are encouraged to bring and gloves, 800-450-7227 prun- more details. acres ers. - $79,900 Beautiful trout On Sept. 8, the awesome is invited to explore the botanical stream, public valley views, quality hard- WANTED garden’s timber, great beautiful residents AUTOS a nature walk at 10 many hunting! on wood a.m. The walk, led by price! volunteers from the Bergen County Below market Audubon (888) Society 738-6994 and NJBG, will CARS/TRUCKS garden MAX! and explore the WANTED! Call PayMAX pays the newyorklandandlakes.com surrounding fields. Participants One call gets for you a identify will look and TOP some of the many birds, butterflies, and offer! Any that year/ call DOLLAR plants NJBG home. Attendees should wear comfortable 1-888-PAY- and shoes make/model. MAX-5 (1-888-729-6295) meet at the Carriage House Visitor Center. In the event of REAL ESTATE/ rain the walk will be cancelled. This program is free. LAND FOR SALE The New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands, 20 which ACRES FREE! on Buy 40- the State LOTS National Registers of appears both and & ACREAGE Get Acres. Historic 60 Places, is $0-Down from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of open the $168/mo. Admission CREDIT the garden LENDER free. ORDERED SALE! also year. Money Back to is Parking is Guarantee NO 5 acres $19,900. free in the Beautiful Views. spring. organic - farmland! Certified fall, winter, and CHECKS. Views, In 1966, the Near Road/Surveyed. State of El New Jersey purchased the off 1,117 fields, woods! Just Ny acres Texas. Skylands, a former country estate and the Terms! state’s Paso, of 1-800-843-7537. State Thruway! wwwsunsetranches.com first acquisition under the Green Call Acres preservation pro- NOW! (888) 905-8847 gram. Governor Thomas Kean upstateNYland.com central 96 designated the MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS- acres surrounding the VIO- manor house as the state’s official FLUTE, CLARINET, BUSINESS CARD AD botanical garden Trombone, in 1984. LIN, Trumpet, SPECIAL! 500,000 Homes Since Fender Guitar Amplifier, 1976, NJBG/Skylands Association, an incor- for only $500. You choose $70. ea. member-supported non-profit organization, has porated, Many others at sim- the area of coverage in free ilar savings. 516-377-7907 worked with the state to preserve community papers...we do and and protect Skylands its READERS structures. LOV- sponsors rest. volunteer gardeners, historic & MUSIC NJBG the Call 800-450-7227 educational Greatest Nov- concerts or and visit events throughout the macnetonline.com ERS. 100 programs, year. (audio books) ONLY els $99.00 (plus s h.) Includes NJBG receives no funding from the State of New Jersey or MP3 from Player & Accessories. Donations and sponsorships are on-site operators. BONUS: 50 Classical For always appreciated. Music an event schedule, membership Works & Money Back Guar- brochure, Call directions, 1-877- more information, call (973)962- or antee. Today! 9534 or visit njbg.org. 407-9404. ABANDONED FARM. 60 acres-$79,900. Beauti- ful trout stream, awesome valley views, quality hard- wood timber, great hunt- ing! Below market price! Call (888) 738-6994 newyorklandandlakes.com WANTED ALL MOTORCY- CLES - PRE 1985.Running or not Cash paid. 315-569- 8094 Wanted Strips $22 By Mail August 28, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 23 Allendale Notebook Payments are due by Sept. 3 and may be sent to ANC, P.O. Box 431 Allendale, NJ 07401. For more information, e-mail eveningsocialanc@gmail.com. Chamber planning Festival Day The Allendale Chamber of Commerce will meet Sept. 10 at the Allendale Bar and Grill, 67 West Allendale Avenue. This dinner meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The group’s agenda includes a discussion of Allendale’s Festival Day, which is set for Oct. 5. RSVP to Adrienne Tenbekjian at (201) 327-8411. The Chamber meets the second Tuesday of the month. ESL class forming The Lee Memorial Library, located at 500 West Cres- cent Avenue in Allendale, will offer English as a Second Language classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Sept. 17. These one-hour sessions meet at 11 a.m. The conversational class, “Let’s All Speak English!” allows participants the opportunity to sharpen their Eng- lish language skills and make new friends. The class will include speaking, listening, reading, and writing exercises. Class size is limited and preregistration is required. To reg- ister, call the library at (201) 327-4338. 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. CERT seeks new members The Allendale Community Emergency Response Team is seeking new members. Interested individuals are invited Press releases for this column may be e-mailed to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. SRYT holds auditions for ‘Seussical’ The Saddle River Youth Theatre will begin its 2013-14 season with auditions for the fall musical production of “Seussical.” Auditions will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Auditions are for character place- ment only; everyone gets a part. There will be four casts of “Seussical.” The SRYT Youth Musical Program will run from September through November with eight public performances in mid-Novem- ber. For more information or to register for an audition, visit www.sryt.org, call the box office at (201) 825-8805, or e-mail srytheatre@aol.com. The theater is located at 37 East Allendale Avenue in Allendale. The Saddle River Youth Theatre, founded in 1996, is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization. Learn CPR 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 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 students, new par- ents, grandparents, babysitters, members or employees of religious institutions who assist at services, and others interested in learning how to save a life. The free course is limited to 16 students per session. Donations to the Lee Memorial Library or Allendale Vol- unteer Ambulance Corps will be accepted. To register, call (201) 327-4338. Newcomers to host Family Barbecue The Allendale Newcomers Club will host a Family Bar- becue on Saturday, Sept. 7. The event will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. and will include the barbecue, snacks, and bever- ages. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and swim suits and towels so they can take a dip in the pool. (Rain date: Sept. 8.) The cost to attend is $20 for adults and $5 for children. Eagle Scouts (continued from page 4) help over the years. Wachino noted that Dworkin’s passion for Scouting and dedication to the Scout Law and Scout Oath helped him to attain Eagle. Tengi began his Scouting career at age eight, joining Allendale Cub Scout Pack 252 as a Tiger Cub. He ascended the ranks to Webelo along with his fellow Scouts and bridged to Allendale Boy Scout Troop 59 in the spring of 2007. His best memories of Scouting have been travel opportu- nities. His favorite trips included the West Point Camporee, the New Jersey State Police Camporee, Cooperstown/ Baseball Hall of Fame, rafting down the Lehigh, backpack- ing the Appalachian Trail, hiking the Gettysburg National Battlefield, canoeing at Floodwood, the 2010 National Jam- boree, and the Bahamas sailing trip. His most memorable Scouting event was his trip to the Philmont Scout Ranch during July 2012. He backpacked nearly 100 miles through the Sangre de Cristo Range of the New Mexican Rockies. The biggest accomplishment of the trip was the ascent of the tallest mountain on the Philmont Ranch, Mount Baldy, at an altitude of 12,441 feet above sea level. Tengi’s Eagle project was to construct eight large benches for Camp NEJEDA, a Stillwater facility that caters to those with juvenile diabetics and their families, helping them better understand and manage their disease. A juve- nile diabetic camper himself, Tengi found Camp NEJEDA very helpful. Working on the project, Tengi received help from a huge volunteer base. He would like to thank all the Scouts and adults who helped him along the way, including Garry Johnson, Tommy Johnson, Jim Welton, Kevin Denier, Ste- phen Novak, (Tengi’s mentor), Charles Zoeller, Richard Brooke, Ronald Wachino, Christopher Latham, Dan Cun- neen, and Scoutmaster Marc Dworkin. He also thanked all of the organizations and individuals who donated funds for the project, especially Daniel B. Smith, director of FTBO, Inc. Novak began Scouting as a Tiger Cub in Pack 59 in first grade. He was active in the pack until he bridged into Troop 59 as a fifth grader. When he was in seventh grade, he accepted his first leadership position in the troop: assistant patrol leader. Soon afterward, he became Troop 59’s quar- termaster. Since then, he has held various leadership posi- tions of increasing responsibility, including patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, and senior patrol leader. In the fall of 2012, Novak helped form the new Ventur- ing Crew 59, which he has served as co-president. During his tenure as a BSA member, he has participated in a majority of Troop 59 outings and the high adventure trips of Philmont (2012), Bahamas (2011), Ten Mile River Summer Camp (2007-2011), and National Youth Leader Training Camp (2012). For his Eagle Project, he remodeled a clothing distri- bution room in the Gathering Place Church/Jericho Road Homeless Shelter in Paterson. The room, which was previ- ously dirty and cluttered, now resembles a large walk-in closet. The project took seven months with planning and work combined. Outside of the Scouting program, Novak, a senior at Northern Highlands, has participated in multiple school activities such as marching band and Transition Project, a mentoring program to support the underclassmen. He recently completed his EMT training. He thanked the many people who have supported his Scouting career, including Marc Dworkin, Ray Iannacone, Dan Tengi, Tom Zambrotta, Mike Guarnaccia, Chuck Zoeller, Dan Cunneen, and especially his mentor, Kevin DeNiear. He also thanked his parents, who serve as Troop Com- mittee chair and Troop Committee member/Assistant Scoutmaster, for their support of him and all the Troop 59 Boy Scouts. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • August 28, 2013