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Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432-0096 Total Window & Wall Fashions Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • December 4, 2013 Villadom Happenings ASB collects gifts for children in need Atlantic Stewardship Bank’s 13 branches are now col- lecting, new, unwrapped gifts for children through the bank’s annual Wish Tree drive. Each branch displays a small Christmas tree decorated with ornaments and gifts tags. Bank customers and associates are encouraged to take a tag and an ornament from the tree and return with a new, unwrapped gift. The gift collection will continue through Dec. 20. Local charitable organizations such as New City Kids, Westwood Cares, CUMAC, Harvest Outreach Min- istries, and New Hope Ministries will distribute the gifts to children in need. Atlantic Stewardship Bank, a subsidiary of Stewardship Financial Corporation, maintains branches in Hawthorne (two offices), Midland Park, Montville, North Hale- don, Pequannock, Ridgewood, Waldwick, Wayne (three offices), Westwood, and Wyckoff. The bank’s website is www.asbnow.com. Open House set Anna Rose Floral and Event Design in North Haledon will hold a Holiday Open House on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 4 to 9 p.m. The shop is located at 1068 High Mountain Avenue. During the event, all are welcome to view the shop and its products, and meet the staff and local artisans Adele Falk and Karin Kennedy. Highlights of the day will include prizes, hot chocolate in the afternoon, and champagne and light fare at 7 p.m. During the event, there will be a 20 per- cent discount on Thanksgiving décor. For more informa- tion call (973) 636-6530. RBARI hosts Gift Sale The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. will hold a Gift Sale at the Copper Tree Mall, 350 Ramapo Valley Road (Route 202) in Oakland, on Friday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sale will feature a wide range of gifts and seasonal and household items. Some items are animal-related, but most are not. Proceeds will benefit the animals of RBARI. To learn more about the organization, visit www.rbari.org. Visit with Santa at Pascack Community Santa will visit Pascack Community Bank, 64 Crescent Avenue in Waldwick, on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Area children are invited to meet with Santa and discuss their wish lists with him from 3 to 6 p.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras. The bank is located at 64 Crescent Avenue in Waldwick. The bank is now collecting donations of non-perish- able food items for the Center for Food Action in Mahwah. Donations may be brought to the bank during regular bank hours. Genocide survivor to speak Author and humanitarian Immaculée Ilivagiza, a survi- vor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, will share her story at Don Bosco Prep High School on Wednesday, Dec. 4. A 22-year-old university student in Rwanda, Ilivangiza spent 91 days hiding in the tiny bathroom of a minister’s house with seven other adults to escape death. She will share her story of resilience and faith at “An Evening with Immaculée.” The event will be held at 7 p.m. in the school’s De Sales Hall Auditorium at 492 North Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for students. Contact Jennifer Passerino at (201) 327-2049 or jpasserino@donboscoprep.org. Chamber sets networking events On Wednesday, Dec. 4, the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will host Business after Hours. This network- ing event will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Arden & Co. Jewelers at 15 Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah. All first-time attendees will be invited to introduce themselves and their businesses. Arden & Co. Jewelers will be offering a special discount on jewelry and watch purchases that evening. The cost is $15 for Chamber members and $30 for non- members. Advance registration is preferred; an additional $5 processing fee will be charged if paid the day of the event. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by the host. There will also be a cash bar. A piece of the past Allendale artist Bud Finley and Upper Saddle River Library Director Kathleen McGrail stand by a painting Finley donated to the library collection. The 19th century farmhouse once stood at 50 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River but was razed in 1978. The painting is on display in the Upper Saddle River Library, 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. (Photo courtesy of the USR Library.) The Chamber will host a free Morning Breakfast Meet & Greet networking event on Tuesday, Dec. 10. It is spon- sored by TD Bank and will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Atrium Building, 535 East Crescent Avenue in Ramsey. Participants will have the opportunity to network with other businesses and learn what is new within the Cham- ber. All new attendees will be able to introduce themselves and their businesses. There is no cost for Chamber members or non-members; pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Refresh- ments will be served. For reservations and information, call (201) 529-5566 or visit Mahwah.com. ‘Ceremony of Carols’ slated Celebrate the joyous sounds of the holidays as the New Jersey Choral Society presents “Ceremony of Carols,” a program featuring traditional and new songs of the season. This concert will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. at West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe Street in Ridgewood. Under the direction of conductor Eric Dale Knapp, the program will feature Benjamin Britten’s popular “A Cere- mony of Carols,” “Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind” by John Rutter, “The Winter’s Night” by Nicholas Myers, the Medi- eval carol “Gaudette” by Steven Sametz, and the premiere of “Snowy Evening” by NJCS member Rita Blacker with text by Robert Frost. Three traditional English carols will also be featured, including “I Saw Three Ships” by Mack Wilberg, “Adeste Fidelis” by David Willcocks, and “Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella” by Stephen Paulus. NJCS will be accompanied by organist Linda Sweetman-Waters and guitarist Roberta Wallis. Featured soloists from NJCS are Sara Canetti, Saidi Clemente, Lois Hainsselin, and Alicia Luick. Ticket holders are invited to arrive one hour prior to concert time for the Inside Line, a complimentary lecture that provides an insightful and intimate discussion of the music. Tickets purchased in advance are $25 for general admis- sion and $22 for students, seniors, and patrons with dis- abilities. The admission for children age 12 years and under is $12. Tickets purchased at the door will be an additional $5 each. Group discounts are available. For reservations or more information, visit http://www.njcs.org or call (201) 379-7719. In support of the Center for Food Action, the New Jersey Choral Society will be collecting non-perishable food items at this concert. West Side Presbyterian Church is wheelchair accessible. Funding has been made possible (continued on page 26) December 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 3 Waldwick Privatizing compost station nets town $91,000 in savings When the Borough of Waldwick entered into an agreement with a private contractor to operate the town’s leaf disposal opera- tion last year, Borough Administrator Gary Kratz said the town would save nearly $100,000 a year. That promise has become reality. Last week the borough council cancelled $91,000 from its 2013 operating budget’s recycling account and authorized moving the amount to surplus. In 2014 those funds will be used to accelerate payments on debt service, Kratz said. Paying down the town’s debt has been a goal of the governing body’s for some time. “The operation has been very success- ful. I hope it is equally successful in 2014,” Kratz told the mayor and council. RVH Mulch Supply, LLC of Wyckoff took over operation of the borough’s com- Division champions The Waldwick Warriors U9 Girls recently won the division championship. Top row: Coach Anna Kroll and Coach Mick Szabo. Middle row: Olivia Tacconi, Ava Incorvaia, Natalia Maglicic, Hanao Nakamoto and Lila Vitti. Bottom row: Gina Nocito, Megan Nieman, Jamie Szabo, Julia Ortiz, Julia Levitzke, Avery Kroll and Jenna Haroutunian. post facility behind the Boston Market ear- lier this year for an annual rental payment of $1,350. In addition, RVH transports free of charge the town’s leaves and yard debris to an approved state facility for disposal. The company also transports and disposes of Ho-Ho-Kus’ leaves at a cost not to exceed $17,400 and allows Ho-Ho-Kus to utilize the site for the disposal of its vegetative waste other than leaves at a cost less than what RVH normally charges its other cus- tomers. Prior to RVH taking over the opera- tion, Waldwick and Ho-Ho-Kus shared the facility and its tub grinder. The tub grinder was recently leased to RVH, resulting in additional revenue for the two towns. RVH uses the property as a vegetative waste transfer station and for the whole- sale sale of finished composted materials, including mulch. Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 4, 2013 Waldwick Tatarenko receives Certified Municipal Clerk designation Andrew Tatarenko, Waldwick’s grants administrator/ assistant borough administrator, has received his Certified Municipal Clerk designation. He had been studying for cer- tification for a number of years, passing his state certifying exam in April, and received his CMC pin at a ceremony held at last month’s New Jersey League of Municipalities Andrew Tatarenko Convention. Tatarenko joined Waldwick’s staff on Jan. 2. He was selected from among 40 candidates following a national search. Tatarenko previously served three years as deputy city clerk in Clifton, preceded by six years in the financial ser- vices industry. He holds a BA in mechanical engineering from Villanova University and a master’s in public admin- istration from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Since he began working in Waldwick, Tatarenko has been assigned to special projects, budgeting issues, and the town website, in addition to the grants component of his post. When he was hired in December of 2012, Waldwick Mayor Tom Giordano said Tatarenko would be a great asset to all of the borough’s departments due to his knowledge and experience. At that time, Waldwick Borough Administrator Gary Kratz pointed out that Tatarenko has a strong background in finance and municipal government and engineering. December 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 5 Ho-Ho-Kus Three Troop 54 Scouts achieve Eagle status by Jennifer Crusco Three members of Ho-Ho-Kus Boy Scout Troop 54 have achieved Eagle Scout status. Christopher John Maita, James Molloy, and Michael Pabian were recognized at a Nov. 23 Court of Honor held at the Ho-Ho-Kus Community Church. For his Eagle Service Project, Maita designed and installed a meditation garden at Saint Gabriel the Archangel Church in Saddle River, where he is an active member and an altar server. Maita led a group of Scouts in clearing the plot and building a landscaped area that includes benches and a statue Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Maita’s path to Eagle began in first grade, when he joined the Cub Scouts. He became a member of Troop 54 in 2008. Over the years, he has served as an assis- tant senior patrol leader and a patrol leader. He is an Ordeal Member of the Order of the Arrow. He has attended Camp No-Be-Bo- Sco; weekend campouts at Washington’s Crossing, Jockey Hollow, Camp Lewis, and Camp Turrell; and the Deep Freeze winter camping event. Maita also participated in a (continued on page 27) James Malloy Christopher John Maita Michael Pabian Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 4, 2013 Area December 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 7 International Peace Poster Contest winners named Three Saddle River Valley middle school students have each taken the first step to becoming an interna- tionally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by the Saddle River Valley Lions Club. Posters judged to be the best in their respective schools were by Angela Enriquez (Smith School, Ramsey), Rajwinder Kaw (Ramapo Ridge School, Mahwah), and Anna Giammanco (Cavallini School, Upper Saddle River). The winning posters were among more than 450,000 entries submitted worldwide in the annual Lions Interna- tional Peace Poster Contest. Lions Clubs International is sponsoring the program to emphasize the importance of world peace to young people everywhere. This year’s theme was “Our World, Our Future.” Stu- dents between the ages of 11 and 13 as of Nov. 15 were eligible to participate. “The winning posters were selected by a panel of teach- ers and administrators at each school. Posters were judged (continued on page 17) Pictured are the winning entries from Anna Giammanco (left), Rajwinder Kaw (center), and Angela Enriquez (right). Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 4, 2013 Growing Chamber working to improve business district As the Ho-Ho-Kus Chamber of Commerce continues to grow, the organization’s leaders wish to thank the commu- nity for supporting the Chamber’s efforts to create a better Ho-Ho-Kus Business District. This year, the Chamber held its second annual “Taste of Ho-Ho-Kus,” which was a huge success thanks to partici- pating members. For the first time, the Chamber created a Holiday Scavenger Hunt. This allows Chamber members to showcase their business and hopefully entice Ho-Ho-Kus residents to shop locally. These events also allow the organization give back to the community. The Chamber recently awarded its first scholarship to a local graduating resident! In addition, the Chamber donates to local volunteer groups and helps deco- rate the borough for the holidays. The Chamber thanks the Ho-Ho-Kus Mayor and Coun- cil, the fire department, ambulance corps, police depart- ment, board of education, the Contemporary Club, the Girls Scouts, the Garden Club, and ECLC for their efforts with Chamber events this year. The Chamber’s leadership also expresses its appreciation to the executive board, board members, and members for their support. The Chamber recently elected its officers: Steven Sager, president; Kelly Velasquez, vice president; Jane Ketabchi- Sadat, treasurer; and Kathie Fingado, secretary. The Chamber is very pleased to have the 2013 Tree Lighting Ceremony on a Friday night, which allows the business owners to remain open for holiday shoppers. The Chamber looks forward to having these changes lead to a huge success. The Ho-Ho-Kus Chamber of Commerce wishes the community a happy and healthy holiday season followed by a prosperous 2014! December 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 9 Holiday festivities slated The community is invited to ring in the holidays at Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Hall on Friday, Dec. 6. The Tree and Dreidel Light- ing ceremony will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the 9-11 Memorial Tree located at the corner of Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Hall (333 Warren Avenue) and the Ho-Ho-Kus Ambulance Corps Headquarters. The annual event will feature a visit by Santa. The fire department and ambu- lance corps will supply hot chocolate and s’mores. Holiday music will be provided by Doctor meets Thom! Celebrity interior designer and author Thom Filicia recently appeared for a book signing and Q&A at Design Spree, a high-end, warehouse-style furniture store in Maywood. Ann Marie Olson, Sc.D., CCC-A of Sophisticated Hearing Aids in Ho-Ho-Kus won a book signed by Filicia and a $500 gift card. Filicia is best known for five seasons as the design expert on ‘Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.’ Currently, he is founder and chief creative officer of New York City-based design firm, Thom Filicia, Inc. He is known for his ability to create stunning modern, yet classic interiors that retain an inviting aesthetic that reflects the individuality of his clients. Filicia’s unmistakable design sensibility has earned him countless accolades from the design world including being named by one of House Beautiful’s Top 100 Designers. House & Garden dubbed him an international taste maker, and Elle Décor called him as an A-list designer. Ann Marie Olson and Thom Filicia. (Photo courtesy of DSM Group.) the students of Ho-Ho-Kus Public School’s Choraliers and Wind Ensemble and by the Girl Scouts. The winners of the Ho-Ho-Kus Cham- ber of Commerce’s Family Scavenger Hunt will be announced at the event. The Scav- enger Hunt began Nov. 25 and will continue through Dec. 2. Participants are required to answer a list of questions pertaining to local businesses. The Dec. 6 festivities will also include (continued on page 10) Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 4, 2013 Allendale Notebook Toys for Tots Drive under way The Allendale Fire Department is once again collect- ing new, unwrapped toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots for children of families in need. Last year, the depart- ment collected over 900 toys. The community is encour- aged to place donations in the Army truck parked in front of the fire department at 1 Erie Plaza. The collection will continue through Dec. 14. Highlands announces Christmas events Highlands Presbyterian Church in Allendale will be celebrating the Advent season with several special events. The church, located at 270 Franklin Turnpike in Allen- dale, invites members of the community to participate. On Sunday, Dec. 8, an Advent Lunch and Carol Sing- Along will follow the 10 a.m. worship service. The annual Christmas Pageant will be held on Sunday, Dec. 22 during the 10 a.m. worship service. This year, the pageant will be performed without rehearsals and is open to all who wish to participate. There will even be place- ment for those who show up on Dec. 22. The church will hold two Christmas Eve services on Dec. 24. The children’s service will be celebrated at 4:30 p.m. and a Candlelight Service will be held at 8 p.m. The 8 p.m. service will be preceded by a musical celebration starting at 7:15 p.m. For more information, call (201) 327-4466 or visit http://www.highlandschurch.net. Community invited to Allendale Holiday Walk The Allendale Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its Annual Chamber Holiday Walk on Friday, Dec. 6 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. West Allendale Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 6:30 p.m. The evening will begin at the lighting of the tree in front of the Allendale Bar and Grill at 7:15 p.m. AB&G will be serving free chili at 6:30 p.m. Holiday music will be provided by Magic Cube Enter- tainment, an Allendale Chamber member, and local resi- dents will be singing and playing holiday music throughout the evening. Santa Claus will arrive at 7:30 p.m. escorted by the Allendale Fire Department to the Bank of America branch on Allendale Avenue. He and his elves will remain there until 9 p.m., greeting children, hearing their requests, and giving out candy canes contributed by Bank of Amer- ica. A free gift wrapping service provided by Terrie O’Connor Realtors beginning at 6 p.m., while supplies last. Holiday Observers host Santa On Saturday, Dec. 14, the Allendale Holiday Observers invite Allendale children in pre-K through grade eight to meet with Santa. At 1 p.m., Santa will be at the Holiday Observers Christmas Tree in the center of town adjacent to the railroad station. The event will include hot refreshments and dough- nuts, entertainment by the Highlands Voices, and gifts for children. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held in the Hillside School auditorium. The organization will be collecting donations of non- perishable food to benefit the Center for Food Action. The Allendale Holiday Observers will again be send- ing holiday gifts to military personnel. The group wishes to remind U.S. service men and women of the support they have at home, and is seeking the names of current or former borough residents who are now serving in the armed forces. Friends and family of service members are invited to contact Todd Fliegel at tfliegel705@gmail. Festivities slated (continued from page 9) a Gingerbread House Contest for children. This contest is being handled by the Girl Scouts. Children are invited to enter a gingerbread creation to be judged. Residents are asked to bring a new mittens, gloves, hats, or scarves and non-religious holiday books suitable for infants through young adults. Donated items will be dis- tributed through Children’s Aid & Family Services. December 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 11 Waldwick Teens chosen for Special Olympics New Jersey team Alexandra Hines and Michael Toepert at Rutgers University prior to the announcement of Team NJ last month. In June 2014, the eyes of the nation will be on New Jersey as they host the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games, the Games of Welcome and Acceptance. Special Olympics New Jersey is proud of the 270 athletes who will represent Team New Jersey at these Games. Two of those athletes are from Waldwick. Michael Toepert and Alexandra Hines were acknowledged by Waldwick Mayor Thomas Giordano and the borough council last week for their efforts and accomplish- ments of being selected to compete in the sport of volleyball as members of Special Olympics Team New Jersey. The governing (continued on page 16) Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 4, 2013 Area NJBG to host Silver Jubilee at Skylands Manor Historic Skylands Manor in the New Jersey State Botanical Garden will be filled with an extravagant display of sea- sonal décor during NJBG’s spectacular 25 th Annual Holiday Open House from Dec. 5 through 8. This year, NJBG is cel- ebrates festive event’s Silver Jubilee. All things sparkling and silver will be high- lighted. Skylands Manor, a 45-room Tudor-style country estate built in the early 1920s, fea- tures many fine historic architectural ele- ments and is an elegant backdrop for this celebration of the season. In keeping with A holiday display adorns one of the rooms at Skylands Manor the botanical surroundings, the lush holi- day décor features abundant live and dried plants and flowers, elegant appointments, and displays created with youngsters in mind. The decorating theme is changed annu- ally, so each year Skylands Manor has a very different look. Individual rooms are decorated by scores of volunteers from northern New Jersey’s garden clubs, Master Gardener programs, local com- panies, and NJBG members. NJBG/Sky- lands Association, the non-profit member (continued on page 17) December 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 13 ‘Sonny’ Santorine, MPHS first athletic director, dies Adolph W. ‘Sonny’ Santorine Adolph W. ‘Sonny’ Santorine, Midland Park High School’s first athletic director and head football coach, died last week in Vero Beach, Florida, where he had retired last year. He was 89. Santorine was hired by the Midland Park School Dis- trict in 1955 to set up the sports and physical education pro- grams. He headed the football program for 23 years from the time Midland Park High School opened in 1957 and served as head baseball coach for 20 years and head bas- ketball coach for ten before retiring in 1984. Throughout his career he was the recipient of many prestigious state and county awards. He was a member of the Directors of Athletics Associations of New Jersey Hall of Fame. “A little bit of Midland Park died this week,” said Wyckoff resident Joe Scarpelli, who played football and baseball under Santorine. “Coach Santorine helped put Midland Park on the map with all his passion for sports and the athletes that played for him. Coach started the entire athletic program at Midland Park which won foot- ball, baseball, basketball and track championships. He was more than just coach to me though, he was a true mentor,” added Scarpelli, who noted that Santorine got his players summer jobs, helped with studies and got them into col- leges. “Sonny will be truly missed by all but especially by me. Whenever I would run into Sonny, he still called me “Jo Jo” and would ask me if I remembered the play in Wal- lington or the one in Park Ridge. Midland Park was fortu- nate to have Coach Santorine represent them. His memory will always live on.” In 1988 the Midland Park Board of Education named the high school athletic field in Santorine’s honor. In 2010 he was inducted into the Midland Park Education Hall of Fame, and his photograph is displayed in the Education Hallway of Fame at the school. In addition to his distinguished coaching career, Coach Santorine conceived a successful side business when in 1964 he created a manual tool for managing sports pro- grams and schedules. Later, his system was developed into a software program and sold. His program is used by ath- letic directors throughout the country. A Newburgh, New York native, Santorine was a U.S. Army Medical Corps veteran of World War II. He is sur- vived by his wife of 55 years, Helen; and their children Dolph of Wheeling, West Virginia; Joseph of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania; and Virginia Glazer of Vero Beach. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grand- child. Arrangements were made by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach. A memorial service will be held on May 17, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 55 George Street in Allendale. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 4, 2013 Joint football team to play for sectional championship The Waldwick/Midland Park high school football team advanced to the Division I finals with an easy victory over North Warren on Nov. 22 and is now headed for the sec- tional championship against Westwood High School on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. at Kean University.. The two outstanding athletes propelling the win to vic- tory were both from Midland Park High School. Junior Ron Kruis and Senior Evan Pagliei each playing a strong game. Quarterback Pagliei scored three touchdowns on the ground and a touchdown pass. Kruis scored two touchdowns, one on a 75-yard punt return. The Waldwick Warriors team, which has included players from Midland Park since the fall of 2005, defeated North Warren 39-7 in the North 1, Group 2 semifinal game. “This is the first time since 1988 Waldwick has played in a sectional championship game for football, and the first time for Midland Park,” commented Waldwick High School’s Athletic Director Michael Clancy. “It has been a great year for the Warriors posting a 9-2 record up to this point. Each week of the season, the team has gotten better and has been more consistent with its high level of play. As a result, we’re playing for a sectional championship. We look forward to a good game and a great outcome for the Warriors.” Midland Park’s AD, Michael Gaccione, echoed that pride in the joint team. “We are extremely proud of our Warriors football team thus far. We knew all season that we had a very good team. Now, with this playoff run, we have been given an opportunity to show everyone else in the state just how good we are. Saturday’s final we’ll be a tough match-up against Westwood, but we feel as though we have just as much a chance to win as Westwood.” There are 45 athletes on the varsity roster, 22 from Waldwick High School and 23 from Midland Park. Last September a parent asked the Midland Park Board of Edu- cation to take steps to establish a more visible identity for Midland Park on the team, and trustees said they would look into it. Currently, captains are selected from both towns, newspaper listings name both towns, and cheers are sensitive to the team makeup. The associate head coach and two assistant coaches are supplied by Midland Park High School. “We are very proud of our Midland Park student-ath- letes, but we work hard at maintaining a “Warriors” iden- tity for the team. It’s not about Waldwick or Midland Park, it is about the Warriors Football team,” Gaccione noted. “The co-op has been great for both schools. We need each other in order for the football program to survive and be successful,” said Clancy. “The kids are great. If you watch them at practice, on game day, or as they are hang- ing around in the locker room, you would never know they are from different schools. Everything seems to mesh. It’s even great to see the parents form new friendships with each other and bond at the team’s pasta dinners and after games.” Total Hearing Care hosts seminar, lunch Total Hearing Care will conduct a free Community Seminar & Complimentary Luncheon at Rosario’s Trator- ria & Pizzeria on Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. Specialists will dis- cuss how individuals can make intelligent decisions about hearing loss. The general public is invited. To make a res- ervation, call the Midland Park office at (973) 939-0028 today. Elizabeth W. Cook, M.A., FAAA, Chief Audiolo- gist, NJ Hearing Aid Supervising Dispenser Lic. #697. December 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 15 Jacobsen Landscape receives National Landscape Award Jacobsen Landscape Design & Con- struction has earned a 2013 National Landscape Award of Excellence from the Professional Landcare Network (also known as PLANET) for a landscape design and build project in Ridgewood. The award is presented annually to professional land- scape firms that demonstrate a consistent use of quality materials and workmanship for environmental improvement. The busy homeowners desired a beauti- ful backyard oasis that would provide relax- ation and recreation space for their family, which includes six children. The property features a curvilinear pool with waterfalls, a reflective koi pond, an outdoor kitchen, a bluestone patio, and a green area for rec- reational play. A spacious, shaded seating area provides a spot to relax and engage with those in the pool. A variety of flower- ing plants were used to soften the hardscape areas and add interest, color, and texture. “The challenges of this project were significant,” said Mark Milidantri, the lead landscape designer for the property. “The entire project needed to be completed within a two-month timeframe since the only access we had to the backyard was through the yard of an elementary school.” The job was completed on time and within budget as the result of careful project man- agement and coordination of sophisticated drainage and pool installation. “I am proud of the team’s hard work in Construction is an award-winning, full service landscape design firm. The com- pany specializes in landscape design and build projects and offers comprehensive landscape maintenance services, including residential and commercial property care, irrigation, garden design, and commercial snow management. The firm has been honored with awards from numerous landscape industry orga- nizations, including the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association. The company was also featured on HGTV for its award-winning design for a residential backyard in Hoboken. For more informa- tion, visit www.jacobsenlandscape.com (201) 891-1199. PLANET is the national trade associa- tion representing more than 100,000 land- scape industry professionals who create and maintain healthy, green living spaces across America. PLANET members are committed to the highest standards in industry education, best practices, and business professionalism. Many of PLAN- ET’s professionals have attained the status of becoming Landscape Industry Certified, achieving the greatest level of industry expertise and knowledge. Visit PLANET at http://www.landcarenetwork.org. Glenn Jacobsen, president and founder (left) and Mark Milidantri, landscape designer. completing this challenging and rewarding project,” said Glenn Jacobsen, president and founder of Jacobsen Landscape. “We’re honored to again win this prestigious award for one of our landscape design/build proj- ects. Most of all, I’m delighted that the hom- eowners’ expectations have been exceeded and the family has a versatile, outdoor living space to enjoy for many years to come.” Based at 413 Godwin Avenue in Mid- land Park, Jacobsen Landscape Design & A view of the award-winning design. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 4, 2013 Saddle River Princess Ball nets $34K for Children’s Therapy Center The Saddle River Valley Junior Woman’s Club’s Second Prin- cess Ball raised $34,100 for the Children’s Therapy Center, a non-profit organization that has been providing services to children with disabilities for over 60 years. The center has locations in Fair Lawn and Midland Park. Marvin Leiken, executive director and Fair Lawn principal of The Children’s Therapy Center, thanked the club for its donation, which he said will enable his organization to provide adaptive equip- ment, early enrichment, ballet, yoga, Mom’s Support Group, Dad’s Support Group, Sibling Support Program, Special Adaptive Swim, horticulture, therapeutic horseback riding, and more. TruCare PT of Ramsey was one of the Princess Ball’s major sponsors. Special Olympics (continued from page 11) body will further demonstrate its pride by featuring the young athlete on the cover of the town’s 2014 community calendar. Michael and Alexandra’s journey actu- ally started in 2012 when they competed in the state competition as part of the Bergen County Wildcats program. By winning a medal in the 2012 state volleyball compe- tition, they became eligible to try out for TEAM NJ earlier this year. Over 1,800 athletes were eligible and invited to try out for the 16 teams that would compete in the games. Of those 1,800 athletes, 750 accepted the invitation and tried out during a weekend in August. On November 2nd, TEAM NJ was officially announced at High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway during a Rutgers University football game, where the 270 athletes paraded on the field in front of over 40,000 people. The 2014 USA Games will see these athletes com- peting in 14 official and two demonstration sports during the week of June 14-21, 2014. The TEAM NJ volleyball roster is made up of a total of 10 athletes and two coaches. Michael, age 19, has been participating in Special Olympics for 11 years. In addition to volleyball, he plays floor hockey, bas- ketball and softball for the Bergen County Wildcats. He also keeps active in sports as the team manager for the Waldwick High School Basketball team. He had also been the manager of the Waldwick High School’s girls volleyball and boys tennis teams in years past. The school recently raised and donated over $900 for Team NJ in Michael’s name through various fund raisers. In his spare time, Michael volunteers at events with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics NJ to raise money and awareness. Alexandra, age 16, has been participating in Special Olympics for the past four years as part of the Bergen County Wildcats. She also has competed in other sports, including floor hockey, basketball and bowling. In her off time she volunteers at St Luke’s Church in Ho-Ho-Kus as a greeter and choral singer. The Waldwick athletes had their first official volleyball practice as members of TEAM NJ last Sunday. They will con- tinue to practice as a team several times a month at the Special Olympics NJ headquarters in Lawrenceville. In addi- tion to the team practices they will also be responsible to maintain personal fit- ness and training on their own locally. The 2014 USA Games will be staged throughout Mercer County, including com- petitions at Princeton University, Rider University, The College of New Jersey, Mercer County Park, and several area pri- vate schools. In addition to the many show- cased sports, Special Olympics athletes will participate in spectacular special events, including an Opening Ceremony at Pru- dential Center, Closing Ceremony at Sun National Bank Center, a board-walk themed Olympic Town, a Special Olympics Unified Sports Festival, and much more. December 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 17 NJBG to host Silver Jubilee (continued from page 12) organization that supports the botanical garden, sponsors this annual fundraising event. Daytime tours of the NJBG Holiday Open House will be available Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 5 through 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 6-12, and free for children under six. No baby strollers, please. The last tour will begin at 4 p.m. Group tours are available. Call (973) 962-9534 or e- mail info@njbg.org to schedule a group tour. Evening “Champagne and Candlelight” receptions will be held on Friday and Saturday evenings, Dec. 6 and 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. During these special evening showings, the manor will be open for leisurely enjoyment with champagne, light refreshments, and valet parking. Tickets are $40. Reservations are required by Dec. 4. To reserve tickets, call (973) 962-9534 or visit atnjbg.org (a secure website). NJBG is located on Morris Road in Ringwood. The NJ Botanical Garden is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission to the garden is always free. Originally assembled from pioneer farmsteads of the 1890s, the New Jersey Botanical Garden has a venerable history. In 1922, Clarence McKenzie Lewis, an investment banker and trustee of the New York Botanical Garden purchased the property and original Victorian mansion from Francis Lynde Stetson. Over the next three decades, Lewis built the current 45-room Tudor manor house and transformed Skylands into a botanical showplace, engag- ing prominent landscape architects to design the grounds and collecting plants from all over the world. In 1966, the State of New Jersey purchased the 1,117 acres of Skylands as the state’s first acquisition under the Green Acres preservation program. Governor Thomas Kean designated the central 96 acres surrounding the manor house as the state’s official botanical garden in 1984. The gardens contain many unique features, includ- ing an extensive collection of statuary, historic trees, formal annual garden, perennial beds, and an heirloom collection of lilacs. Library board plans meeting The Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library Board of Trust- ees will meet on Monday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome. The meeting will be held at the library at 91 Warren Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus. Model railroad opens to the public The Ramapo Valley Model Railroad, a holiday tradition in Bergen County for over 52 years, will open its doors to the public on Dec. 8, and 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. The massive, permanent layout features everything from modern wind- mill farms to an operating drive-in movie theater. Admis- sion to the show is $4 for adults and $1 for children under the age of 12 with a maximum of $10 per family. The railroad display is located in the Ho-Ho-Kus VFW building at 620 Cliff Street in Ho-Ho-Kus. Free parking is available. Visit www.ramapovalleyrailroad.com for addi- tional information. A holiday display at Skylands Manor Since 1976, NJBG/Skylands Association, an incor- porated, member-supported non-profit organization, has worked with the state to preserve and protect Skylands and its historic structures. NJBG sponsors walks, hikes, programs, concerts, and special events throughout the year. Guided tours of the gardens are offered on Sundays at 2 p.m., May through October, weather permitting, and guided tours of Skylands Manor are available one Sunday per month. Guided group tours are also available. Call (973) 962-9534 or visitnjbg.org for more informa- tion on NJBG events, directions, membership, and volun- teer opportunities. International Peace Poster Contest (continued from page 7) on originality, artistic merit, and portrayal of the contest theme,” Saddle River Valley Peace Poster Contest Com- mittee Chairman Arthur Keyes explained. SRV Lions Club President Jerry Michota said he was very impressed by the expression and creativity of the students at the three schools. “It is obvious that these young people have strong ideas about what peace means to them. I’m proud that we were able to provide them with the opportunity to share their visions,” Michota said. Each year, Lions Clubs around the world sponsor the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools Ho-Ho-Kus Jottings and youth groups. This art contest encourages young people worldwide to express their visions of peace. For more than 25 years, millions of children from nearly 100 countries have participated in the contest. Posters advance through several judging levels: local, district, multiple district, and international. At the inter- national level, judges from the art, peace, youth, edu- cation, and media communities select one grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners. The grand prize includes a cash award of $5,000, plus a trip for the winner and two family members to a special awards ceremony. Merit award winners each receive a certificate and a cash award of $500. ECLC sponsors free workshops In an effort to help parents and guardians of children with special needs, the ECLC of New Jersey School in Ho- Ho-Kus has launched a free workshop series touching on topics that are particularly important to this community. Any interested member of the community may join ECLC staff and outside experts for these workshops. All programs will take place at the ECLC School located at 302 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. Registration for the workshops may be made by e-mail- ing vlindorff@eclcofnj.org or calling (201) 670-7800. Child care cannot be provided during these sessions. Lori Wolf, Esq. will present “Special Needs Trusts” on Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. This expert has written extensively and lectured on this sensitive and important topic. The final workshop will be presented on March 20, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Jennifer Joyce, coordinator of employment and day services at DDD will present “Changes in DDD Fund- ing.” Participants will learn how funding through the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities is changing for people with special needs. Seniors set fall schedule The Ho-Ho-Kus Seniors group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the Hermitage Education Center at 335 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. Bev- erages and desserts are served at noon, and programs begin at 1 p.m., or as noted. The seniors will travel to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on Dec. 13. The outing will include lunch and “A Branson Country Christmas.” Residents age 55 and up are welcome. Contact Joan at (201) 444-4896 for program information. For trip informa- tion, contact Sue at (201) 444-7235. We welcome press releases from our readers. Items may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednes- day at noon the week prior to publication. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 4, 2013 Remembering Pearl Harbor With each anniversary of Pearl Harbor, the survi- vors become more of a precious national resource. They remember the devastating event and the suspicions at the time. Once the veterans are gone, the rest of us will have to cut through several layers of official and mass media blandishment before we even approach the actual event, and the message it still carries. The message of convenience is one of eternal vigilance because Asian Bad Guys all over the world, now largely replaced by Islamic Bad Guys, hate “our way of life” and seek to destroy us if we let down our guard. The defense contracting industry, the states where military bases are a component of the local employment profile, and anyone who lives in simmering hatred of people who looks or act in any way different, need this message. The rest of us do not. Most wars are based on mutual fault or mutual miscal- culation. We need to remember this. While constant small wars benefit the generals and the bartenders around mili- tary bases, they drag the rest of us ever closer to fiscal and moral bankruptcy. People who remember the frantic welcome the Anglo- American soldiers experienced when they rolled into Paris in 1944 may think America is still loved around the world. They are very wrong. The American veterans who served in World War II were, in fact, widely respected in France and the Netherlands and those who are still around con- tinue to be welcomed with gratitude and respect. However, the American nation of the 21st century is increasingly seen as a “loose cannon” whose government does not rep- resent either the majority of Americans or the best inter- ests of democracy and the rest of the planet. I personally experienced this twice in recent years. “Custer Survivor,” published in 2010, touched off a response that looked something like the firestorm of flak tracers over Baghdad and was marginally more effective. People who had not read the book said that it came out through a subsidy publisher. That is not true. They said my last book was about the Bermuda Triangle. The book they referred to, “Presumed Lost,” featured an experienced yachtsman, the late Bob Gainer, who debunked the Ber- muda Triangle as a media myth. Once you got past the lies and flap, some people within the Custer community were desperately envious that somebody they had never heard of had discovered something they had never realized. They screamed and ranted over the fairly obvious disclosure that Sergeant August Finckle, C Company, Seventh Cav- alry, escaped Custer’s Last Stand and morphed into Frank Finkel, a prosperous farmer who rode out of the encircle- ment at the Little Bighorn in 1876, kept quiet about it until 1920, and then blurted it out at a horseshoe game at one of the three houses he owned in Dayton, Washington. Fictional biographies were shortly invented for Frank Finkel and for John Koster. More lies were told in direct contravention of newspaper articles that were published 25 years before I was born. Finkel never said he was in C Company -- but he did say so. He never said he was Finckle -- but he did say so. What kind of fool asserts facts that can easily by disproven by the text on printed pages of the very book he has admitted he set out to destroy? These newspa- per articles were written before I was born. I showed the rants to a psychiatrist, someone who took psychology in a pre-med program, and a corporate execu- tive who majored in psychology. The verdict was encap- sulated by one professional’s statement: “100 percent certifiable.” Meanwhile, the wild shrieks attracted Ted Schillinger, who produced and directed the documentary “Custer’s Last Man: I Survived Little Bighorn.” The History Channel has shown this 90-minute, impartial analysis of the Frank Finkel story four or five times. The controversy generated by people who hated the premise of a Custer’s Last Stand survivor led to the documentary. Had the naysayers simply kept quiet, the book would now be obscure and possibly out of print. The denouement came when two detractors uncovered and published a photograph of “Sergeant August Finckle” of the Seventh Cavalry which they said proved Sergeant August was a completely different guy from Farmer Frank. The photos were demonstrably photographs of the same guy. Every facial feature except for the hair – clearly affected by the aging process over a dozen years -- was identical. The detractors did not see this. Wyckoff Police Chief Benjamin Fox, 11 out of 12 members of the Glen Rock Activities Club, former Ridgewood Council member Jacques Harlow, and a couple of staffers at the Ridgewood Library joined a portrait photographer, a portrait painter, and a physical anthropologist in confirming that Finckle and Finkel were the same man. The third edition of “Custer Survivor” has recently been scheduled for June of 2014. The plausibility of “Operation Snow,” the inside story of Pearl Harbor, has been confirmed by a far more respect- able contingent. Three months after “Operation Snow” hit the streets, Herbert Romerstein and M. Stanton Evans came out with “Stalin’s Secret Agents,” an account of Soviet espionage inside the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration. They spotted the same villain I described in “Operation Snow.” Three months after that, Benn Steil, a Ph.D. econo- mist with the Council on Foreign Relations, came out with “The Battle of Bretton Woods.” These books were written independently and by coincidence. Dr. Steil, using some of the same sources that I used, reported that Harry Dexter White was a Soviet agent. I must add that the Council on Foreign Relations used to be denounced by the John Birch Society as one of the secret agencies that secretly controlled the world (though, as Herotodus so often said, I do not believe it) and having a book confirming White’s economic treason and mention- ing his role in provoking Pearl Harbor pretty much con- firms that any objective scholar, left, right, or center, is able to recognize treason when he or she sees it. The book, incidentally, is published by Princeton University Press, which is not an organ of the ultra-right or the paranoid community. The most recent confirmation came from “The Mor- genthau Plan: Soviet Influence on American Postwar Policy” by John Dietrich, who served with the Defense Intelligence Agency. Dietrich once rescued a defense atta- ché captured by rebels in the jungles of Surinam. He has a master’s degree in international relations and a job with the U.S. Immigration Service. Using all the proper academic footnotes, Dietrich outlines the fullest details I have ever seen of how White, acting on behalf of the Soviet Union, promoted the Morgenthau Plan to turn post-war Germany into five separate agricultural zones -- and then leaked the news about the plan through Drew Pearson, a hard-core leftist, to the U.S. press. The first fruit of the Morgen- thau Plan was to increase German resistance, head off a planned German collapse in the West, and make sure the Soviets took over a large portion of Germany. The plan backfired from the American viewpoint into the Battle of the Bulge, the last defiant military gasp of the Third Reich which cost the lives of 19,000 Americans and left 89,000 other Americans with wounds or severe frostbite. It was the bloodiest American battle of World War II, and it was brought on by an act of treason. The division of Germany into two separate countries for the next 50 years also undermined European resistance to Soviet communism, which is just what White intended, because it was just what his Soviet handlers intended. Dietrich documents everything he says, often from U.S. sources readily available for evaluation. In the end, he forcefully comes to the same conclusion as Herbert Romerstein, Benn Steil, and the notorious John Koster: The United States was manipulated into World War II at the costs of tens of thousands of American deaths, espe- cially in the Pacific, by forces hostile to “Christianity and capitalism” and hoped to see them superseded by “the Russian system.” White is quoted to that effect in a book published by his own brother. You will not read about this in books about how “the greatest generation” (Tom Brokaw) won “the good war” (Studs Terkel) or the rewrite of “The American Heritage History of World War II” by Stephen Ambrose in which Pearl Harbor was a surprise to the White House. Every Pearl Harbor survivor alive today is a precious national resource. I must have interviewed 20 Pearl Harbor survivors at various times and I never met one who did not believe Washington knew about the attack long before it happened. They were brave and angry enough to say so. They told the truth as they knew it. Excising their quotes as I often heard them given and replacing those honest words with blather about what a surprise it all was is what many of us have come to expect from the mass media. Brokaw, Terkel, and Ambrose did no service to America in wartime and they did no service promoting or extolling wars we could have avoided. Letters to the Editor Operation was success My cardiac arrest was treated immediately and pro- fessionally by Franklin Lakes Ambulance Corps Captain Laurie Burnette; former Franklin Lakes Mayor Thomas Donch; Lillian Turano, who is an advanced practicing nurse who works with the surgeon who eventually performed triple bypass surgery on me; and Dr Ahmad Chaudhry, an anesthesiologist at Valley Hospital; plus several police offi- cers and the borough’s wonderful and professional ambu- lance corps crew. The compassionate care I received at The Valley Hospi- tal was outstanding from Dr. Srinivasa Edara, the director of nurses in the CCU and CSICU areas and all the physician assistants, nurses, and aides who were quick to respond to my condition while I was in the hospital. The excellent care I received there was seamless from shift to shift and, of course, the magic that my cardiologist, Dr. Robert Saporito, and my surgeon, Dr. Alex Zapolanski, performed on me to save my life will never be forgotten. My experience at the Franklin Lakes Municipal Build- ing and in The Valley Hospital proved to me that the profes- sionals and volunteers in those areas are at the top of their class and I really appreciate their aid in saving my life. Frank J. McMahon Mahwah Reporter expresses gratitude Dear Editor: I’m writing to thank Rite Aid for all of the terrific improvements they are making to their store, both inside (continued on page 20) Dear Editor: I would like to thank everyone for a great turnout at our Halloween Candy Buy Back program benefiting our troops through Operation Gratitude. We collected 486 pounds of candy. The letters and artwork the children created for the troops were especially appreciated. The sentiments of the children will be a welcome relief for our troops overseas. While we were paying $1 per pound for the children’s hard earned candy, most of the parents refused the money and donated it back to help pay for the shipping. I personally want to thank you all. I would especially like to thank the Hubbard Elementary School in Ramsey, the Willard School Girl Scouts Troop of Ridgewood, Morano’s Italian Gourmet Market of Ramsey, and my staff, who worked diligently to collect, sort, pack, and help ship the candy. Thanks to everyone who contrib- uted. I look forward to our next collection of Beanie Babies, WebKinz, Trolls, and other small, plush toys. Our soldiers give them to the local children in exchange for informa- tion about where the hidden roadside bombs are. Your old Beanie Baby could save someone’s life. Dr. John Aversa & Staff Waldwick Dear Editor: I want to publicly thank all those who saved my life on Oct. 29 and the weeks following that date. Business makes good neighbor December 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 19 Waldwick Community Alliance hosts successful benefit The Waldwick Community Alliance recently held a Beefsteak Dinner and special auction. WCA Vice President Doug Cowie (pictured holding microphone) was the emcee. The event was well attended, and several volunteers (bottom right) turned out to help ensure the suc- cess of the event. Proceeds from the dinner and auction will benefit the restoration of the Waldwick Train Station. Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 4, 2013 Obituaries Joseph A. Clark III Joseph A. Clark III of Ridgewood and Lake Mohawk died Nov. 24. He was 69. He is survived by his wife James- ine (“Jamie”) Burke Clark, and his son Christian Joseph Clark. He is also survived by his father Joseph A. Clark, Jr., and his siblings: Marilyn Burke of Cliffside Park, Vir- ginia Callahan of Sparta, Robert of Franklin Lakes, Patri- cia of Cliffside Park, and Paul of Cliffside Park. He was predeceased by his mother Virginia McGrath Clark and his infant daughter Mary Angelica. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Don Bosco Prep, 492 North Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey NJ 07446. Joseph Patrick ‘Pat’ Donohue Joseph Patrick “Pat” Donohue of Ramsey, Bayville and Cincinnati, Ohio, died Nov. 22. He was 90. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in chemical engineering. He was involved in raising and supporting his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, church ministry and raising money and awareness for world hunger organizations and homelessness prevention. He helped raise over $1million through 31 years of CROP Hunger walks. He is survived by his brother, his seven children, 12 grand- children, and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four nephews and two nieces. He was predeceased by his wife Patti and one grandson. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home. Memo- rial donations may be to the Wounded Warrior Project or a hunger or homelessness organization of choice. John Ebeyer John Ebeyer of Saddle River, formerly of Dumont and Ortley Beach, died Nov. 21. He was 96. Born in the Nether- lands, he immigrated to the United States and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He worked as an installation fore- man for New Jersey Bell for many years. He is survived by his children Janice Gragnano, Barbara Decker, and Diane Pazian. He is also survived by his stepsons Barry and Thomas Wood, nine grandchildren, four step-grandchil- dren, ten great-grandchildren and seven step-great-grand- children. He was predeceased by his first wife Adriana (nee Kaptein) and his second wife Patricia Wood. Arrangements were made by Frech Funeral Home in Dumont. Memo- rial donations may be made to the Allendale Ambulance Corps, 26 Arcadia Road, Allendale, NJ 07401 or Alzheim- er’s Association, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834. Elizabeth Patricia ‘Pat’ Jacobus Elizabeth Patricia “Pat” Jacobus of Allendale, formerly of West Milford, died Nov. 26. She was 104. She had been a secretary for the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company in Newark. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Robert Flaherty; grandsons Rob and Drew; and a nephew, Jack Cronen. She was predeceased by her husband Richard Jacobus. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to Table to Table, P.O. Box 1051, Engle- wood Cliffs, NJ 07632. Leonard Joseph Marcel Leonard Joseph Marcel of Ho-Ho-Kus died Nov. 26. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a gradu- ate of Manual Training High School and entered CCNY at age 15. A science wiz, he won the City Award for Biol- ogy, Chemistry and Science. His college career was cut short when his father became ill and World War II began. Years later, he completed his degree at Thomas Edison Col- lege. He was CEO and president of Leonard & Company and Lorraine Press. He was a member and former com- mander of the Wall Street American Legion Post 1081 and a member of American Legion Post 59 in Waldwick. For almost thirty30 years, he was a member of the Downtown Athletic Club. He is survived by his wife Theresa and his children Leonard and Lorraine Mongelli; five grandchil- dren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Valley Hospital, 223 North Van Dien Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Helen M. McDermott Helen M. McDermott of Ridgewood, formerly of Bronx, NY, died Nov. 26. She was 97. A 57-year resident of Ridgewood, she was a parishioner of Our Lady Mount Carmel R.C. Church in Ridgewood, where she was a member of the Rosary Altar Society. She worked for many years as a librarian at Don Bosco High School in Ramsey, having previously worked as a payroll administrator for Wilson’s Publishing in the Bronx. She is survived by her children William J. McDermott, David McDermott, and Margie Carty; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchil- dren and her sibling Glenorchy Campbell. She was prede- ceased by her husband, William B., and her children Paul, John and Eleanor Portsmore. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to Spectrum for Living, Development Department, 210 Rivervale Road, Suite 3, River Vale, NJ 07675-6251. Noel Howard Ricke Noel Howard Ricke of Allendale, formerly of Texas, Colorado and Ramsey, died Nov. 23. He was 57. He was a contractor with his own business, Interior Innovations. He was a parishioner of the Church of the Guardian Angel in Allendale, where he served as a catechist. He was a presi- dent of the Holiday Observers and a soccer, baseball and softball coach for the Allendale Recreation Association. He is survived by his wife, Joanne; his children, Krista and Kevin, of Allendale; and his siblings: Melissa Schmidt of Austin, Texas, Joseph Ricke of Huntington, Indiana, and C. Gordon Ricke of Lakeway, Texas. He was predeceased by his parents Charles and Eudora Ricke. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the Church of the Guardian Angel, Allendale, NJ 07401. Irene Olsen-Sheffield Irene Olsen-Sheffield of Wyckoff, formerly of Leonia, died Nov. 21. She was 97. She was a parishioner of Saint Elizabeth’s Church in Wyckoff, and had been a volunteer at the Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff for many years. She is survived by her daughter Anne Olsen of Oak- land; her brother James Pfund of Ridgefield; and her nieces and nephews Catherine Olsen, Sister Mary Ann Pfund, Peter Pfund, Susan Pfund, Nancy Wood, Thomas Pfund and James Pfund, II. She was predeceased by her first hus- band Harold Olsen, her second husband Jerry Sheffield, and her son Arthur Olsen. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of Saint Joseph, 9701 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118-2694. Mary Elizabeth Johnson Moran Thomas Mary Elizabeth Johnson Moran Thomas of Darlington, South Carolina, formerly of Monroe, North Carolina and Ridgewood died Nov. 21. A graduate of Ridgewood High School, she retired from the General Electric Corporation in New York City. She was a member of the Friendship Mis- sionary Baptist Church in Monroe, North Carolina and the Order of the Eastern Star and the Red Hat Society. She is survived by her children Rodger Michael Moran and Doro- thy Michele Crosby; stepsons Gregory and Earl Thomas; her siblings Aaron Johnson and Alice Wilson; and two grandchildren. Arrangements were made by the Carnie P. Bragg Funeral Home in Paterson. Letters to the Editor (continued from page 18) and out. Eleven years ago, the owners of the property on which Rite Aid sits generously gave up a number of parking spaces in response to our request to plant trees to border the property and to enable us to install a decorative bor- ough clock. With these latest improvements to the building, it is a property befitting such a highly visible location in our borough. I salute Rite Aid for this investment in Waldwick and I thank them for continuing to allow our Waldwick Lions Club to hold the annual Christmas Tree Sale in the store’s parking lot. As we look to support our Waldwick businesses this Christmas shopping season, let’s remember to include Rite Aid on our list of stops. Jim Toolen, Mayor Emeritus Waldwick December 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 21 Waldwick Watch Veterans invited to Holiday Party The Waldwick Club for Women will host a Holiday Party for veterans on Friday, Dec. 13. The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 57 at 46 North Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick. All veterans are welcome. To RSVP, contact Donna Pagliaro at donnapags10@aol. com or (201) 251-8670. City Winds Trio to perform The City Winds Trio will perform “An Afternoon of Chamber Music” on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Waldwick Public Library, 19 East Prospect Street in Waldwick. The program will begin at 2 p.m. The accomplished musicians of City Winds perform at major venues in New York City and are committed to educating children about the richness of classical music. Garage Sale set The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 57 of Waldwick will hold a two-day indoor Garage Sale at the post located at 46 Franklin Turnpike. The sale will be held on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. until all the items are sold. The sale will feature gently-used toys and Christmas decorations. Proceeds will benefit the post’s veteran programs. For more information, contact Nancy at (201) 847-9177 or nanamerican@yahoo.com. Tree & Menorah Lighting announced The community is invited to the Waldwick Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 6 on the lawn of the Waldwick Public Library at 19 East Pros- pect Street. The event will begin at 7 p.m. Hosted by the Waldwick Fire Department Auxiliary and the Waldwick Girl Scouts, the festivities will include singing and a visit by Santa. Refreshments will follow at Waldwick Fire Department Company #1. Dec. 6 is also the day of the Waldwick Girl Scouts’ Holi- A good turn Waldwick’s brand new recycling truck was delivered a week later than expected for a good reason: it was first on site at the League of Municipalities annual convention in Atlantic City as a display model for the manufacturer. In exchange the company is giving Waldwick two free services. Pictured with the truck on the convention floor are, from left: Super- intendent of Public Works Joseph Agugliaro, Mayor Thomas Giordano and Councilman Andrew Brennecke. (Photo by Jim O’Connell) day Food Drive. Collection boxes will be in place at the firehouse that day. The drive will benefit the Center for Food Action. Ladies Night Out set The 2014 Waldwick High School Grad Ball Commit- tee will host its Ladies Night Out on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The event will be held on at Bibi’z Restaurant and Lounge, 284 Center Avenue in Westwood, at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature appetizers and soft drinks. Cock- tails and specialty wine will be available at “Ladies Night” prices. Tickets are $23 and must be purchased in advance. Contact Debbie Ottavio at (201) 739-6030 or Cathy Fund- aro at (201) 280-5120. Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for donation to a local food bank. The committee is also sponsoring a recycling fund- raiser. Used cell phones, small electronics, and inkjet and laser printer cartridges may be dropped off at the Waldwick Municipal Building at 63 Franklin Turnpike or at the Waldwick Police Department at 15 East Prospect Street. The fundraisers benefit the WHS Grad Ball, a safe, drug-free event for graduating high school seniors. Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 4, 2013 ‘Catching Fire’ sequel surpasses the original by Dennis Seuling “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” opens a year after the first installment. It is the eve of the 75th Annual Hunger Games. The first time around, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) survived her ordeal in which rep- resentatives of each district in the dystopian nation of Panem were pitted in a hunt-to-the death “game.” The event is the futuristic equivalent of the Super Bowl, World Series, and Olympics rolled into one extravagant spectacle. The purpose of the Hunger Games is to keep an oppressed populace both in fear and entertained. Since her win, Katniss has become a dangerous symbol of hope, and this proves a threat to President Snow (Donald Sutherland). The leadership concocts a special edition of the Games ostensibly to commemorate the third quarter anniversary of the Games -- the Quar- ter Quell -- pitting the victors of previous Games against one another in the hope Katniss will be eliminated. The early section of the movie is slow going until the Games begin and all forms of danger are thrown at the participants to enhance the excitement and improve the possibility of Katniss’ early demise. Katniss is the unlikeliest of warriors. She never misses when she fires her arrows at breathtaking speed, yet is haunted by what she went through the first time. This young woman cares more about her family, her co-Games participant, Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), and her boy-next-door sometime love Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Banks, and Jennifer Lawrence in ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.’ interest, Gale (Liam Hemsworth), than about offing the competition. Lawrence turns in a thoughtful performance as the conscience-driven Katniss, who, in “Catching Fire,” is learning about the dirty, dark side of politics and selling an image at the expense of her own suffering people. Had Katniss simply accepted the acclaim and gone along with its conditions, she would have had a privi- leged life. However, her concern for the greater good emerges and casts her into a whirlwind of danger. There is a quiet resolve in Lawrence’s performance that con- veys strength of character as Katniss tries to understand the forces facing her. She comes to recognize herself as her downtrodden people see her: a symbol of hope. Hutcherson’s Peeta has matured and learned about pleasing a crowd. He has dropped wide-eyed innocence and accepted his role as hero trotted from one district to another, a loyal spokesperson for the Games. When the going gets rough during the Games, Peeta handles him- self well and shows a new fearlessness as he fights both to survive and to protect Katniss. The love triangle is still an ongoing undercurrent to the action, but fortunately, director Francis Lawrence doesn’t dwell on it. A couple of scenes illustrate Kat- niss’ divided affection for Peeta and Gale, but the movie quickly moves on to the action. Elizabeth Banks is back as Effie Trinket, the publi- cist/promoter who accompanies Katniss and Peeta on the Victory Tour. Her wonderfully over-the-top, even bizarre, outfits designed by Trish Summerville display a real sense of humor in their Ziegfeld-inspired styling by way of Ru Paul. Banks has considerably more screen time here than in the first film, and she etches an actual characterization rather than serving as a mere visual joke. Stanley Tucci returns as Caesar Flickerman, host and moderator of the Games, as unctuous and smarmy as ever with his six-inch pompadour and George Hamilton- style facial bronze. In addition, Woody Harrelson makes his second appearance as Haymitch Abernathy, former Games winner and hard-drinking coach. New characters include Plutarch Heavensbee (Philip Seymour Hoffman), who works closely with President Snow in running the Games, and Finnick Odair (Sam Clafin) and Johanna Mason (Jena Malone), two quirky co-participants in the Quarter Quell. For a tale centered on planned mass execution, the movie is surprisingly devoid of excess blood and gore, with kills gingerly shown as the camera catches just enough to register what has happened before turning away. This restraint was necessary to earn the film its desired PG-13 rating. The current movie is the cinematic adaptation of the second novel in the trilogy. (The third novel will be broken into two films.) Benefiting from an exciting and affecting story with a couple of cliffhangers at the end, excellent performances, and an effective director, “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” is even better than the first movie in the series. December 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 23 Three Jack Ryans appear in four-film collection by Dennis Seuling “The Jack Ryan Collection” (Paramount) is a four-disc Blu-ray box set consisting of four movies featuring three actors as the character created by novelist Tom Clancy. In “The Hunt for Red October,” a Rus- sian submarine under the command of Captain Marko Ramius (Sean Connery) heads for the U.S. coast. C.I.A. analyst Ryan (Alec Baldwin) must figure out what the captain intends. “Patriot Games” forces Ryan (Harrison Ford) into action after his family is nearly killed in a terrorist attack in London. In “Clear and Present Danger,” the best film in the collection, Ryan (Ford again) has become head of the C.I.A., but is kept out of a covert plan to send a military force to Colombia to avenge the death of the president’s closest friend. “Sum of All Fears” finds Ryan (Ben Affleck) defusing a probable war between the Soviet Union and the United States after a nuke explodes in Baltimore. Bonuses include director commentary, cast and crew interviews, theatrical trailers, and making-of featurettes. “The Wolverine” (20th Century-Fox) is a literate superhero movie. Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) is summoned to Tokyo by the dying Japanese billionaire the mutant with superpowers once rescued from atomic annihilation in Nagasaki. Logan, Wolver- ine’s alter-ego, must acclimate himself to customs and rituals that go directly against his savage instincts. The film includes ninjas, samurais, yakuza, and a mysterious blonde named Viper (Svetlana Khodchen- kova), who just might be a mutant. When one of his most important powers is lost, Wolverine becomes particularly vulner- able. Jackman is especially effective in this, his sixth outing as the clawed mutant. With muscles bulging and veins popping, he has turned himself into the picture’s primary special effect. Yet “The Wolverine” is one of the more character-driven superhero films of the last few years. It spends time, without bogging down the pace, delving into Logan’s inner demons, guilt, and sense of honor. Director James Mangold and Jackman deliver an intelligent, solid tale that goes beneath the muscles and mayhem to explore a creature who is mighty physically, but less Henry Czerny and Harrison Ford in ‘Clear and Present Danger,’ one of four films in ‘The Jack Ryan Collection’ box set. so psychologically. Extras on the two-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include an alter- nate ending, digital copy, tour of the set, and making-of featurette. There is also a four-disc edition that contains a Blu-ray 3D version of the movie with extended cut and audio commentary. “Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation” (Kino Lorber) is a documen- tary exploring the 1960s folk music scene that was centered in the Village, an area in lower Manhattan that, between 1961 and 1973, saw the emergence of the singer-song- writer with songs of love, relationships, and social conscience. Nar rated by Susan (continued on Crossword page) Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 4, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) Sarandon, the film shows how the Village music scene sparked significant political, social, and cultural changes, and revisits such folk music clubs as The Bitter End, Cafe Wha?, and The Gaslight. For the first time, singer-songwriters, authors, and per- formers from the period reflect on how they collectively became the voice of a generation. Their music challenged the status quo and covered taboo subjects such as fighting for civil liberties, protesting the Vietnam War, and holding governments accountable for their actions. Through inter- views, archival footage, and new live performances, the movie tells a fascinating tale about community and the bond -- music -- that motivated these talented artists to challenge listeners and bring political and social ills into the spotlight. Featured performers include Pete Seeger, Kris Kristoffer- son, Don McLean, Eric Andersen, Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary), Arlo Guthrie, Carly Simon, Tom Chapin, and Judy Collins. Bonus features on the DVD release include additional interviews and a theatrical trailer. “Pain and Gain” (Paramount) is based on true events. Director Michael Bay, known for big-budget extravaganzas in which lots of things blow up, is far more restrained here, taking time to tell a story about an escapade gone terribly, violently wrong. Businessman Victor Kershaw (Tony Shalhoub) is a client at the gym where Daniel Lugo (Mark Wahlberg) works as a trainer. With Kershaw forever bragging about his wealth, Lugo sees a fast track to the life he wants. He enlists the help of fellow bodybuilders Paul Doyle (Dwayne Johnson) and Adrian Doorbal (Anthony Mackie), whom he manages to convince that kidnapping Kershaw will be a piece of cake. As might be expected, everything that can possibly go wrong does. The film goes beyond the typical caper in its detail and nearly unbelievable twists as Kershaw turns out to be a far more stubborn victim than anticipated. When Lugo and his two equally dumb cohorts begin to improvise as things go awry, they devise Rube Goldberg-type quick fixes that lead to greater complexity and throw them into a panicky tail- spin. “Pain and Gain” thrives on incongruities and coinci- dences, making for a never-dull undertaking. It fascinates because of the sheer stupidity and audacity of the central threesome. Bonuses on the Blu-ray edition include a digital copy, background on the actual kidnapping case that was the basis of the movie, a profile of director Michael Bay, and several featurettes. “The Perfect Wedding” (Wolfe Video), an independent comedy, follows two young gay men, Gavin Greene (Jason T. Gaffney) and Paul Fowler (Eric Aragon), who meet and fall in love over a holiday weekend where family and friends are planning the wedding of Paul’s sister. Paul, a recovering alcoholic, is trying to clean up the messes he made when he was drinking. Gavin is posing as the boyfriend of Paul’s ex. The two find themselves in a classic quandary as they try to ignore their feelings for each other. The movie draws upon elements of farce as it tackles adoption, mixed marriage, and Alzheimer’s disease. The only issue not addressed is the fact that the two leads are gay. Director Scott Gabriel wanted to make a traditional romantic comedy. 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The program will run from January through March with eight public performances in March. Those who audition will be asked to sing a short portion of a song from “Les Miserables.” Audition, schedule, and tuition information is available online at www.sryt.org. Teens ages 13 through 18 are invited to audition for a teen repertory program. Teen repertory auditions will be Monday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. by appointment with callbacks on Dec. 11 from 4 to 5 p.m. Teen Rep 2014 is an accelerated program for serious students available to participate in both winter (“Les Mis”) and spring (“The Wicked Experience”). To register for auditions, call (201) 825-8805, e-mail srytheatre@aol.com, or visit www.sryt.org. The Saddle River Youth Theatre, which will soon pres- ent its 200 th show, is a 501(c)3 non-profit performing arts school that has been providing children ages six through 18 unique experiences in the dramatic arts since 1996. Pet food & toy collection under way During November and December, the Center for Food Action and Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. will receive food to help needy families feed their pets, and for homeless dogs and cats. The community is asked to remember the animals this holiday season and bring dona- tions of pet food and pet toys to one the following drop off locations: Animal Hospital of Saddle River, 171 East dren. The library is also holding a Cookie Bake-off. Appli- cation forms and contest rules may be found in the library or by visiting www.uppersaddleriverlibrary.org. Patrons should be sure to stop by the Craft Boutique featuring gift books and educational toys. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Friends of the Library. We welcome press releases from our readers. Items may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednes- day at noon the week prior to publication. Three Scouts achieve Eagle status (continued from page 5) memorable week-long canoe trip at Floodwood Mountain Reservation in the Adirondacks. Currently a junior at Northern Highlands Regional High School, Maita has been named to the high honor roll. He has participated in DECA (Distributive Educa- tion Clubs of America) and is an active member of the Stock Market Club. As a sophomore, he earned a spot as a starting pitcher for the baseball team. He received a varsity letter and Second Team All League acknowledgement. He plans to play baseball at the college level, and wants to study busi- ness and finance. Maita is the son of Jennifer and Donald Maita, whose older son Donald II is also an Eagle Scout. Malloy was born and raised in Ridgewood and joined Troop 54 in sixth grade. He held various positions in the troop including quarter master and instructor. He attended Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco twice. He also participated in the high adventure trek at Philmont Scout Ranch in Philmont, New Mexico in 2009. Malloy’s service project focused on raising awareness of the challenges faced by teens “aging out” of foster care. The Scout also helped gather essential goods to set up first residences for these teens. This project involved a partnership with the staff of the New Beginnings pro- gram sponsored by Children’s Aid and Family Services, the members of Troop 54, other Boy Scouts, and teens from the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Youth Group in Ridgewood. Molloy spoke at Scout and youth group meetings, and at church services sharing what he learned about the plight of these teens. Through the generosity of the troop and the parish, he raised more than $4,000 in goods and cash donations. With the monies donated, he purchased additional goods. The day he delivered the donated items, Children’s Aid received a call from a client advising that the goods imme- diately helped a young mother establish a new apartment while she works toward a college degree. Molloy attended Ridge and George Washington schools in Ridgewood and Regis High School in New York, NY. He played the saxophone for the school’s production of “Les Miserables” and participated in cross country and indoor and outdoor track. He has been involved in several Christian service opportunities. Molloy is an active member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Ridgewood, where he was an altar server, lector, youth group member, and a Eucharistic minister. He is a freshman at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, where he is studying psychology and business, running track, and serving as a Eucharistic minister. He is the son of Tony and Marie Malloy. Pabian repainted the Maltese crosses that help fire- fighters locate the hydrants closest to a blaze. Pabian led a group of Boy Scouts, who completed this project over sev- eral weeks. The Scouts logged 128.5 person hours as they painted 161 Maltese crosses throughout Ho-Ho-Kus. Originally a member of Cub Pack 71 in North Hale- don, Pabian joined Troop 54 when he moved to Ho-Ho- Kus in 2004. As a Boy Scout, he has served as an assistant patrol leader, patrol leader, troop bugler, assistant senior patrol leader, and senior patrol leader. He is a member of the Order of the Arrow. He attended Camp No-Be- Bo-Sco for two years, Camp Turrell in the Catskills for two years, and Floodwood Mountain Reservation in the Adirondacks for two years, and participated in numerous weekend campouts. Pabian is a junior at Northern Highlands, where he has been a member of the Robotics Club and the Engineering Club. Now a co-leader of the Robotics Club, he helped the robotics team achieve ranking in the state competition in both his freshman and sophomore years. This new Eagle Scout is the son of Linda and Jim Pabian. Jim Pabian is an Eagle Scout and serves on Troop 54’s council. The Pabians are members of Saint Luke’s Church in Ho-Ho-Kus. Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 4, 2013