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Auditions postponed The Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company has postponed the December auditions for its production of “The Gondoliers.” A new schedule of auditions will be planned in the New Year. For more information, visit www. ridgewoodgands.com or call (973) 423-0300. Mahwah Museum offers gift ideas Looking for gifts for a history lover? The Mahwah Museum at 201 Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah carries a selection of interesting local history books, photos, and other items from Mahwah’s past. “The Ford Motor Assembly Plant,” “Roads to Rails,” “From Pioneer Settlement to Suburb,” “Ramapough Moun- tain Indians,” and “The Maps of Clair Tholl” are a few examples of hard to find books that are available to pur- chase in the store. The shop also carries a selection of holi- day ornaments and vintage photos, postcards, maps, and Les Paul DVDs. Museum and store hours are Wednesdays and weekends from 1 to 4 p.m., and Friday Dec. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit mahwahmuseum.org. The Mahwah Museum receives operating support from the NJ Historical Commission, Department of State. Ramsey Farmers Market moves indoors The non-profit Ramsey Farmers Market welcomes shoppers to visit its indoor winter market every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eric Smith School located at 73 Monroe Street in Ramsey. The market will remain open through March. Give Rocky a home Rocky’s family is moving and can’t take this sweet little guy with them, so they hope to find him a great home. Rocky, a neutered Miniature Pinscher, is about six. He is very friendly and playful, and loves walks. He is good with cats and other dogs. Rocky’s time is running out, so contact C.A.T.S. at (201) 666-5444 or care4strays@optonline.net. Stocking stuffers Ramsey Cadette Troops 419 and 421 co-hosted a town-wide Girl Scout Halloween Bingo event in which they collected items for the Mahwah Marine Moms. Pictured are the girls who met with the Marine Moms to stuff holiday stockings to be sent overseas with the items collected. The market offers fresh, local produce and products from over 30 quality vendors. The market includes organic and traditional seasonal vegetables and fruits, hothouse pro- duce, exotic mushrooms, fresh fish from the Hampton Bays, gluten-free baked goods and dinners, honey, homemade pastas, sauces and chili, and organic salads and granola. Available items also include pasture raised, antibiotic-free and steroid-free meats; free range eggs; artisanal breads and cheeses; gourmet olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and nuts; pickles; and dried fruits. For more information, visit www. ramseyfarmersmarket.org or call (201) 675-6866. Artists sought for juried show The Ridgewood Art Institute has issued a call for entries for its 34 th Regional Juried Show. Entries will be accepted on Jan. 11 from noon to 5 p.m. at the institute located at 12 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. Artists are invited to submit one original representational work not previously shown at the institute. The entry may measure up to 44 inches framed. No sculptures or crafts will be accepted. The entry fee is $30 for members and $35 for non-mem- bers. The exhibit will run from Jan. 26 through Feb. 10. A reception will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. For a prospectus, visit www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org or call (201) 652-9615. On Feb. 2, the institute will host a demonstration by John Philip Osborn at 2 p.m. Winter Concerts set Bergen Catholic High School’s Fine Arts Department will host a pair of Winter Concerts in the Blessed Edmund Rice Library at 1040 Oradell Avenue in Oradell. There is no charge to attend either event, but donations will be accepted. The Jazz Ensemble will host its annual “A Christmas Concert” on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Men’s Orchestra and Chorus will perform at 7:30 p.m. For more information call (201) 261-1844. (continued on page 30) December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 3 Ho-Ho-Kus Administrator, clerk take on new leadership roles by Jennifer Crusco Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Administrator Donald Cirulli and Borough Clerk Laura Borchers have been named to new leader- ship roles. Cirulli has been named chair- man of the Northwest Bergen Shared Services Group, while Borchers will serve as the 2014 president of the Bergen County Municipal Clerks Association. The administrators and managers of the Northwest Bergen Shared Service Artistic endeavor Sofia de la Colina is pictured with the cover art she created for the 2013-14 Ho-Ho-Kus Public School’s directory. The eighth grader said she chose to draw a flower because a blooming flower represents the students at her school. Each year, a selected eighth grader’s art- work is used the cover of the directory. Group’s 13 member municipalities are in constant contact with each other and meet once a month to exchange ideas, receive information from guest speakers, and seek new ways to economize and become more efficient through the establishment of interlocal shared-service agreements. The Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus currently partners in 18 shared-service agreements. Originally from Jersey City, Cirulli worked part-time as a professional bass violinist to pay for his classes at the School of General Studies at Columbia University. Cirulli also spent eight years with the Army National Guard, where he ulti- mately served as a platoon sergeant. He qualified on every weapon available at the time, from the .45-caliber pistol to the 105-mm howitzer. He served in the anti- aircraft artillery, the field artillery, and the armored infantry. Before joining the staff of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus in 2007, Cirulli logged nine years as a member of the council in Para- mus and spent five years as that borough’s administrator. Prior to joining the municipal staff in Paramus, Cirulli was a consultant for Thomson DBM, where he provided sup- port services to clients in career transi- tion. He also trained new consultants in workshop facilitation. From 1995 to 2000, Cirulli was the coordinator of adult and continuing edu- cation for the Bergen County Technical Schools in Hackensack. He was respon- sible for directing activities and enroll- ments, administration of staff, marketing, and advertising. Cirulli has also been executive director of the Bergen County Workforce Invest- ment Board in Hackensack, executive (continued on page 11) Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 18, 2013 Waldwick Division championship eludes joint football team The Waldwick/Midland Park high school football team lost its bid for the North 1, Group 2 Division I cham- pionship on Dec. 7, losing 26-7 to powerhouse Westwood High School (11-1) in the final game at Kean University. A full contingent of Waldwick and Midland Park fans filled the stands, buoyed by the fact that this was Wald- wick’s first sectional championship game since 1988, and Midland Park’s first. “Although we did not come out on top, the Warriors played very hard for four quarters. The coaching staff and players should be proud of themselves,” said Waldwick High School’s Athletic Director Michael Clancy. “The amount of support from both communities was incredible. It was an awesome sight to see the amount of people standing on their feet and cheering. It was a great display of Warrior Pride.” Waldwick’s Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patricia Raupers echoed that sentiment at last week’s board of education meeting. “It was wonderful to see so many people out to support our football team at last Saturday’s state championship game at Kean University. They have had a tremendous season, and despite the final score, we can all be very proud of our players and their coaches,” she said. She said that the team’s achievement will be recognized at a board of education meeting in January. Midland Park Board of Education President William Sullivan applauded the success of the cooperative effort between the two schools that comprise the team. “Although the final didn’t turn out as we had hoped, we’re very proud of what our high school athletes accom- plished this season. The players have embraced each other as friends and teammates, and they played with a lot of confidence throughout the entire season,” commented Sullivan. “The success of this year’s football team is proof that the co-op is working as intended. High school athletic co-ops continue to become more popular in the county and state as they prove to be a safe and cost-effec- tive means to provide co-curricular programs to students in Group 1 high schools,” he added. The Waldwick Warriors team, which finished the season 9-3, has included players from Midland Park since the fall of 2005. Of the 45 athletes on the varsity roster, 22 are from Waldwick High School and 23 from Midland Park. The associate head coach and two assistant coaches are supplied by Midland Park High School. The Board of Commissioners of the Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority has unanimously approved a $12,972,502 operating budget for 2014. Chairman Brian Chewcaskie noted at this month’s special meeting that the budget represents a decrease of $2,632,005, or 17 percent from the authority’s amended 2013 budget of $15,604,507. “The budget will be submitted to the New Jersey Divi- sion of Local Government Services for their approval,” Chewcaskie said. “Distribution of the final budget and the 2013 final user service charges will be made as soon as possible, but no later than Jan. 15, 2014 as stipulated in our service contract.” It was also announced that the process included an amendment to the preliminary budget that had been approved by the authority commissioners on Oct. 16. This amendment was an adjustment to the projected capital budget for 2014, rescheduling several anticipated major capital projects from 2014 to 2015. The revision does not impact either the operating budget or the operating rev- enues required for 2014, officials said. Other highlights of the budget include: The 2014 operating portion of the $10,328,405 budget increased by $383,660 or 3.86 percent from the 2013 budget. The debt service portion of the budget decreased by $2,901,665, resulting from the retirement of authority bonds. The capital improvement portion of the budget decreased by $114,000. There was discussion that, even though flow intake was lower than normal, relatively few municipalities would experience increases due to infiltration at some municipal lines. Even in such cases, the cost per customer (continued on page 31) NBCUA budget to result in lowest per customer costs in past 13 years December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 5 Allendale Brookside Middle School rocks new guitar program Thanks to the generosity of the Brook- side/Hillside Music & Arts Association, which funded the purchase of 25 steel-string acoustic guitars, all students in the choral program at Brookside Middle School have the chance to learn to play the guitar. The idea for the guitar program was presented by Brian Princing, the choral director at Brookside for the past 13 years. An accomplished guitarist and performer, Princing is currently pursuing a master’s degree in jazz guitar performance, and he is grateful that BHMAA has enabled him to have this opportunity to share his pas- sion for the guitar with all of his students in grades four through eight. “The students have been more excited than usual to come to music class since the guitar program got off the ground,” Princ- ing said. Class begins by having each of the stu- dents select a guitar, which are hanging from hooks on the walls located around the classroom. Princing then proceeds to teach the class different notes and chords utiliz- ing the Smart Board, which shows the notes and the correct positioning of the hands in a diagram. He also demonstrates proper technique on his own guitar from the front of the room. During a recent class, Princ- ing demonstrated that he is very patient as he goes around the room listening closely Above: Mr. Princing listening to each individual student play. Far left: Mr. Princing demon- strating a chord from the front of the classroom. Left: Guitars on their hanging racks. as each child strums the chord, correct- ing those that are not quite right. He also accompanies the students on guitar and piano, and sings along. “The guitar program is a huge hit with the students,” said Brookside School Prin- cipal Bruce Winkelstein acknowledged. “Students are not only engaged in singing, but they are learning how to read music, how to accompany singing, and also to play one of the most popular instruments. “Mr. Princing is not only teaching guitar, but is also teaching problem solving and perseverance in accomplishing tasks. It’s a phenomenal program and opportunity for our students.” Recent studies have shown that playing a musical instrument can increase memory, teach perseverance, enhance coordination, foster self-expression, improve mathemati- cal ability, relieve stress, and create a sense of achievement. Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 18, 2013 Upper Saddle River Firefighters transform rescue boat into Santa’s sleigh Can you picture Santa Claus pulling up to your house on a life size sleigh towed by fire truck with lights and sirens on and play- ing Christmas carols to deliver gifts to your loved ones? The service is part of the Upper Saddle River Volunteer Fire Department’s “Project Santa,” a fundraising initiative available to Upper Saddle River residents only. For a $40 donation per family, Santa will deliver the family’s gifts on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 4-8 p.m. Santa’s sleigh is no ordinary means of transportation. Under the direction of fire captain and former chief Erik Vierheilig, a team of firefighters spent more than 20 hours transforming the department’s rescue boat, Marine 12, into Santa’s sleigh. Pulling the new “chariot” is the department’s newly converted rescue truck, Rescue 1242. “In the past, we would put Santa on top of the fire truck. This proved to be difficult for him to get on and off,” said Vierheilig of the decision to provide Santa with a more comfortable vehicle. “Many residents were impressed by the result and appreciative that the fire department goes above and beyond for the residents of our town,” he added. Fire Chief John Schianchi, firefight- ers Robert Hyman and Greg Andrew and Junior Fire Brigade member Greg Pink, along with Vierheilig, designed, con- structed, painted and decorated the impres- sive sleigh over the last couple of months and immediately turned it over for Santa’s use. The new vehicle participated in Wal- Pictured in front of Santa’s sleigh, from left: Firefighters Greg Andrew and Robert Hyman, and Captain Erik Vierheilig. lington’s famed fire department holiday parade and the Ramsey “Home for the Hol- idays” parade, and Santa arrived in style for the Upper Saddle River tree lighting and Goetschius house holiday event. Residents wishing to participate must drop off a small, wrapped gift (must fit in a normal sized grocery store paper bag) and a check made payable to the “USRFD” on Wednesday, Dec. 18 and Thursday, Dec. 19 from 5-8 p.m. to the firehouse, 375 West Saddle River Road, Upper Saddle River (one gift per person, please.) A delivery schedule will be e-mailed prior to the deliv- ery date. The proceeds from “Project Santa” will be shared equally by the USRFD 9/11 Mon- ument fund and the Tomorrows Children’s Fund at Hackensack University Medical Center. For questions, please call 201-327- 0285 or e-mail projectsanta@usrfd.org. A signup form may be downloaded from the department’s website. Just click on “Down- loads” on the left menu bar and select the Project Santa file. December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 7 Waldwick State grant will aid with school roof replacement The Waldwick School District will be receiving $80,000 from the state Depart- ment of Education towards replacement of the roofs on the Traphagen School admin- istration building and the Art / Music / Conference room building. The funds, from the NJDOE’s School Facilities Grant Program for Regular Operating Districts (RODs), will cover 40 percent of the cost of the project, estimated to run about $200,000. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patricia No further action taken on requests about Idalane Waldwick Police will keep an eye on Idalane Street traffic during the after- school hours, but the borough council will take no further action at this time. “We’ll have it monitored between 2:30 and 3 p.m.,” said Councilman Don Scio- laro as the governing body put to rest the controversial issue at a recent meeting. “I have not heard anything compelling that merits action.” For the previous two months, Idalane residents had been attending mayor and council meetings complaining about traf- fic on their block-long narrow street. They said parents waiting to pick up their chil- dren from the high school building after school double park and block their street and driveways, turn around in their drive- ways because there is no cul-de-sac, and speed down the street. The residents on the five-house street never presented a solu- tion they all agreed on. While they sup- ported no parking rules for parents picking up their children, they did not favor no parking restrictions for the residents and their guests. “This is more a nuisance than a safety issue,” said Councilman Frank Palladino, noting that while the issue is “sensitive to residents,” people who park on a public road are not breaking any ordinances. Mayor Thomas Giordano said residents had not attended the board of education meeting to express their concerns, and that the council cannot tell the board of edu- cation what to do. One resident had sug- gested that the school alternate dismissal times to cut down on the traffic. Borough Administrator Gary Kratz said that if parents were not allowed to pick up their children at the back of the school, they would add to the traffic congestion at the front of the high school and would also add to the traffic at the four-way stop at Hopper and West Prospect. “To put in an ordinance banning park- ing would be a knee-jerk reaction that may cause unintended consequences,” said Pal- ladino. “We’ll lay low and see what hap- pens.” Raupers said the roof project was at the top of the board of education’s priority list due to the damage being done by the extensive roof leaks, which she said had been patched repeatedly. She said no timelines for the project have been established as yet. The application for the project and related construction documents were pre- pared by the board’s architect, Di Cara/ Rubino at a cost of $16,000. The board’s request for aid for the replacement of the bleachers in the high school gymnasium and some floor refin- ishing work was not approved. Dr. Rau- pers said, however, that the district has an estimate of $193,750 for the upgrades on the 50-year-old gym, and work will begin in June. The ROD grant program allocated $455 million left over from previous state bond issues to fund about 40 percent of renova- tion and construction projects in school dis- tricts previously ineligible for such grants, which went to poorer school districts. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 18, 2013 December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES Waldwick III • Page 9 Council seeks bids to add antenna to police tower Waldwick is seeking bidders interested in co-locating on the borough’s emergency services antenna tower adjacent to the public safety building. Verizon Wireless has indicated it wants to attach a small repeater to the side of the tower, but the potential tenancy has to be put out to bid before a contract can be awarded, Borough Administrator Gary Kratz told the council. He explained the process is required to allow other companies which might be interested in a similar option to have the same opportunity. The bids will be due in January. Replacement funds sought The Waldwick Public Library may be getting new handicapped-accessible doors in the coming year. The borough council has applied for a $30,000 Bergen County Community Development block grant to do the project. Borough Grants Administrator Andrew Tatarenko said the entire project is expected to cost $41,000. If the grant is awarded, the remaining $11,000 will come from the 2014 capital budget, he said. “People struggle with the big heavy doors,” explained Councilman Don Scio- laro, the liaison to the library board. He said that the project is costly because of the size of the doors and the additional work involved in their replacement. Sciolaro said other area libraries have also had to make the change for the con- venience of patrons and compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. Post 57 collects coats & toys American Legion Post 57 in Waldwick is collecting gently used and new coats for Paterson school children who attend kin- dergarten through grade three. Post mem- bers note that hundreds of children brave the cold without coats. The post is also a collection point for the national Toys for Tots campaign. New, unwrapped toys will be accepted through Dec. 20. Donations may be dropped off from 5 to 9 p.m. at 46 Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick. For more information, contact Com- mander Steve Toms at (201) 637-9189 or teamtoms@verizon.net. “It’s a good thing for the town. It won’t affect the view because the tower is already there. It won’t need much ground space; and we will get a minimum of $600 a month for it,” Kratz. The bid includes a $100 premium for tapping into the borough’s power supply. The connection would be done at the panel at the rear of the fire department through an underground conduit. All costs would be borne by the bidder, who would also be responsible for any damages that may result. The administrator said the antenna would be located at a 36 to 39 ft. off the ground, below the present two tiers of antennas already there. The support cabinet would be erected at the base of the tower within the confines of the gated area already in place. Councilman Frank Palladino questioned whether checking would be done to assure there is no interference with the police radios. Kratz said that testing is part of the standard process. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 18, 2013 Allendale Borough post office now accepting letters to Santa Postmaster Melanie Matthews has announced that the Allendale Post Office is participating in the U.S. Postal Service’s 2013 Letters to Santa program for the holi- days. The program matches volunteers with letters written to Santa from needy chil- dren and families. Customers, charitable organizations, postal employees, and local businesspeople can visit the post office at 2 Myrtle Avenue in Allendale through Dec. 20 to adopt a letter and help Santa fulfill some holiday wishes. In 1912, Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock authorized postmasters to allow individuals or institutions to use letters addressed to “Santa Claus” for philan- thropic purposes. In the 1940s, mail volume for Santa increased so much that the U.S. Postal Service invited charitable organiza- tions and corporations to participate by pro- viding written responses and small gifts. In its 101 st year, many children and families in need have benefited from the kindness of (continued on page 31) A beautiful sight The Allendale Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee recently ‘spruced’ up the borough by adding Alberta spruces, fresh evergreen boughs, and holiday decorations to the planters located around Allendale. The committee is headed by Ed Kalpagian. Bruce Rohsler of Rohsler’s Allendale Nursery and Mark Borst of Borst Landscape led the planting effort. The Chamber is still looking for sponsors for several of the planters. December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 11 Ho-Ho-Kus New BYOD program being hailed as success by Jennifer Crusco The Ho-Ho-Kus Public School rolled out the much-anticipated “bring your own device” program on Dec. 2, and district officials are already calling it a success. At the time of the launch, 25 of the school’s 80 eighth graders checked in their devices, including laptops, tablets, and e- readers, which they may now use to com- plete assignments. Students who do not own their own devices will be able to borrow one for use during school hours. Superintendent Deborah Ferrara said the school is now planning to expand the BYOD offering to seventh grade students come January. The goal is to extend the program to the entire middle school popu- lation. A school staff member reported last week that the students are bringing in their devices, slowly and steadily to have them checked in for school use. Students must have permission slips in order, and must be familiar with the expectations of the use of personal technology in the school. The staff member said BYOD allows students to learn to use their devices productively and safely, adding that students are learn- ing to take better care of those devices and to use them for applications beyond recre- ational activities. Initiating BYOD in just one grade allowed the school a chance to test the waters and make appropriate adjustments, the staff member added. Daniel Cazes, the director of technol- ogy Ho-Ho-Kus shares with the Upper Saddle River School District, prepared the district for this major change. The pro- cess began with the 2012 introduction of a common platform: Google Apps for Edu- cation. This free, Web-based office suite includes e-mail and collaboration applica- tions designed exclusively for schools and universities. This platform allows people to study together in real time and across distances. Users control their own data, Google Apps backs up the information, and everything is automatically saved in the cloud. Preparations for BYOD also involved the improvement of the infrastructure so it would be able to handle the increase in users. The school’s network was upgraded and wireless access points were added within the building. Although students will have access to the Internet for research purposes, users will not be able to access websites with undesirable content. The school’s BYOD policy specifies that the district will not assume responsi- bility for any privately-owned devices, nor will staff members be responsible for the effective use or technical support of those devices. These responsibilities will fall on the students who use privately-owned tech- nology. Loaning and/or borrowing devices between students will not be permitted. Students who wish to use a personally- owned electronic device within the Ho-Ho- Kus Public School must read and sign an agreement that expressly states that the stu- dent will take full responsibility for his or her own device. A parent or guardian must also sign this agreement, which requires the student to list the make, model, and serial number of the device to be used. The agreement states that the student is responsible for the proper care of his or her personal device, including any costs of repair, replacement, or any modifications needed to use the device at school. Students are responsible for keeping their devices charged. Students must agree to only use appro- priate technology as directed by teacher, and the school reserves the right to inspect a student’s personal device if there is reason to believe the student violated board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, or has engaged in other misconduct while using his or her personal device. New leadership roles (continued from page 3) vice president of Met Realty & Mortgage Company in West New York, and director of administrative services for The Prescott Group in Port Newark. From 1965 to 1984, Cirulli was employed by Meldona, Inc. of Fairfield, an international publisher and importer of art books, greeting cards, and stationery sold to department stores. Cirulli was execu- tive vice president from 1970 to 1984, and had been vice president and general man- ager from 1965 to 1969. Borchers joined the administrative staff in Ho-Ho-Kus in 2005. At the time of her hire, she was completing four years of service as an administrative assistant to Midland Park’s borough administra- tor and clerk, and was taking classes at Montclair State University for her clerk’s credentials. An individual hired as a borough clerk has three years to obtain the proper cer- tification, the Registered Municipal Clerk designation, which is required by the State of New Jersey. Borchers attended school in India. Before she joined Midland Park’s munici- pal staff, she worked as a crossing guard, and in a local bank. She is currently a volunteer for the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the Midland Park Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Before being named president of the Bergen County Municipal Clerks Associ- ation, Borchers served as the association’s treasurer, secretary, and vice president during the last three years. The group includes 70 municipalities within Bergen County. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 18, 2013 Allendale Notebook Library hosts knitting, ESL classes The Lee Memorial Library at 500 West Crescent Avenue will host its year-end “Resolution to Read” party at noon on Tues- day, Dec. 31. The 2013 super readers will be honored, and participants are invited to make a New Year’s resolution to read more in 2014. Light refreshments will be served. Beginning in 2014, the library will host free knitting classes with Sally Anne. This eight-week class will begin Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. Registration is required. The English as a Second Language Con- versation Group will meet on Thursdays beginning Jan. 9. The one-hour sessions are open to all who wish to practice their English in an informal venue. The program will run through March 13. Registration is required. Call (201) 327-4338 to register for classes or for additional information. Corps holds Fund Drive The Allendale Ambulance Corps has announced its annual Fund Drive is now under way. The corps reminds Allendale residents and business that the volunteer squad relies on the support of the com- munity to provide ambulance service for citizens 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition to the emergency service, the corps maintains and enhances the skills of the borough’s EMTs, provides commu- nity education, participates in civic events, recruits and trains new volunteer members, and assists area towns during emergencies. Donations, which are tax deductible, may be sent to Allendale Ambulance Corps, Inc., 26 Arcadia Road, Allendale New Jersey 07401. For more information, visit www.allendaleambulance.org. In 2014, the corps has plans to expand its community education program to include training on basic hands-only CPR and how to use an AED (automated external defi- brillator). These skills can save a life. Earlier this year, AVAC offered “Family and Friends” CPR classes at the Lee Memo- rial Library. There was no cost for these classes, which were taught by AVAC EMT volunteers. For more information about upcoming classes, e-mail cprtraining@all endaleambulance.org. Book Sale benefits library The Lee Memorial Library, located at 500 West Crescent Avenue in Allendale, holds an ongoing sale of used books in the lobby during regular hours. Fiction, non- fiction, children’s books, tapes, and videos are available at bargain prices. The books are priced from 25 cents to $1. The sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Proceeds go directly to the library for pur- chase of new materials. Dragons & Dreams Hillside School students were captivated by a PTO-sponsored performance of ‘Dragons and Dreams.’ The adventure told by Piccirilo Sciencetellers brings students on a journey involv- ing castles and dragons, as they learn the science behind fire and ice. (Photos courtesy of Corrina Giakouminakis.) December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 13 Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 18, 2013 December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 15 Bank’s annual Food Drive exceeds expectations During the month of November, Atlantic Stewardship Bank conducted a Food Drive throughout all of its branches. ASB New Account Representative Michael Hyatt (right) and Mark Messina of Star of Hope Ministries. This annual effort aims to replenish the food pantry reserves that are depleted by the Thanksgiving holiday. All month long, both customers and bank associates are asked to fill the baskets with non-perishable food items. “This year’s collection once again exceeded our expec- tations,” said Tonni von Schaumburg, the bank’s assistant vice president of marketing. “When we contacted the local food pantries they were all very grateful as donations con- tinue to remain considerably below previous years.” The collected food was distributed to local food pantries both before and after Thanksgiving. The beneficiaries of this year’s drive include the Social Service Organization of Ridgewood, CUMAC, Star of Hope Ministries, Oasis: A Haven for Women & Children, the Pequannock Township Food Pantry, the Wayne Interfaith Network, Harvest Out- reach Ministries in Paterson, Westwood Cares, and New Hope Ministries in Haledon. Atlantic Stewardship Bank, a subsidiary of Steward- ship Financial Corporation, maintains banking locations in Hawthorne, Midland Park, Montville, North Haledon, Pequannock, Ridgewood, Waldwick, Wayne, Westwood, and Wyckoff. Established in 1985, ASB is a full-service community bank serving both individuals and businesses. The bank is a subsidiary of Stewardship Financial Corpora- tion trading under the symbol SSFN. The bank’s website is www.asbnow.com. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 18, 2013 Holly and mistletoe are symbols of Christmas “Oh, by gosh, by golly it’s time for mistletoe and holly. Tasty pheasants, Christmas presents, countrysides covered in snow.” As exemplified by this holiday hit by Henry Sanicola, Frank Sinatra, and Dok Stanford, holly and mistletoe are integral parts of holiday imagery and tradition. Holly is used to adorn a home in green and red finery along- side evergreen boughs and wreaths. In addition, it has become customary to hang a bouquet of mistletoe under which people are encouraged to share a holiday kiss. While these elements of celebrations are now incorpo- rated into many of the secular and religious components of Christmas, they have very different origins. Holly has been used since the days of the early pagans as a decoration for midwinter festivities, when it was brought into homes to keep away evil spirits. The ancient Romans also believed that holly drove away evil spirits, and gave it a place of honor at December festivals dedi- cated to the god Saturn. To avoid persecution during the Roman pagan Saturnalia festival, early Christians would participate in the tradition of hanging evil-repelling holly on their homes to appear like the masses. Eventually, as the number of Christians grew, the tradition became less of a pagan one and more associated with Christians and Christmas. Some people have inferred that holly, with its prickly edges, is symbolic of the crown of thorns Jesus wore at his crucifixion, with the red berries representing blood. Mistletoe was once held sacred by the Norse, Celtic Druids, and North American Indians. It is actually a parasitic plant that grows on a wide range of host trees. Heavy infestation can dwarf the growth and kill these trees. In cultures across pre-Christian Europe, mistletoe was seen as a representation of divine male essence, and thus romance, fertility, and vitality. The plant also was thought to be a symbol of peace, and anyone standing below it should receive tokens of affection. When ene- mies met beneath mistletoe, they had to lay down their weapons and observe a truce until the next day. This is how the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe likely began, and why a ball of mistletoe is now hung in homes during Christmas, a season of peace and affection. Homeowners who hang mistletoe and holly around their homes during the holiday season should be mindful of pets and youngsters around the plants. Mistletoe and holly are considered to be moderately to severely toxic, and ingesting the leaves could be dangerous. Mistletoe is commonly hung up high, which should make it less problematic, but holly should also be hung high. Now largely associated with Christmas celebrations, holly and mistletoe were once part of pagan rituals and ancient superstitions. December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 17 Allendale ushers in holiday season This year’s Allendale Holiday Walk drew a large crowd, despite the damp weather. Everyone enjoyed the illumination of the huge tree in front of Allendale Bar & Grill, and the eatery provided hot chili to ward off the evening’s chill. The stores were open during the event, and many people used the opportunity to do some holiday shopping. Members of the Allendale Fire Department escorted Santa Claus into town and visited with the Jolly Old Elf, as did many local children, including eight-year-old Zoe and four-month-old Riley, both of whom are pictured. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 18, 2013 Complete the holiday season with gingerbread Whether leaving cookies out for Santa or simply spread- ing some holiday cheer among family and friends, the following recipe for “Soft Glazed Gingerbread” from Eliz- abeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson’s “Tartine” is sure to please this holiday season. Soft Glazed Gingerbread Yields 12 to 20 cookies Dough 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 4 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup blackstrap or other dark molasses 2 tablespoons light corn syrup Glaze 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons water To make the dough, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until creamy. Slowly add the granulated sugar and mix on medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth and soft. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the egg and mix well. Add the molasses and corn syrup and beat until incorpo- rated. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until a dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the bowl and all the ingredients are well incorporated. Remove the dough from the bowl, flatten it on a large piece of plastic wrap into a rectangle about one inch thick, cover the dough with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick liner. Unwrap the dough and place on a floured work surface. If using a plaque with a design, roll out the dough 1/3-inch thick, lightly dust the top with flour, press cookie molds over the dough, and then cut the shapes with a small knife and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about one inch apart. Alternatively, using the mold as a guide, cut around it with a small knife, flip the mold over so the design is facing you, and place the dough over it, press- ing it into the design. Unmold the shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about one inch between them. If using a patterned rolling pin, lightly dust the lined baking sheet with flour and transfer the dough to the pan. Lightly dust the top of the dough with flour and roll it into a rectangle about 1/3-inch thick with a plain pin. Then, using the patterned pin, roll over the dough with enough pressure to ensure a clear impression of the design. Trim the sides with a small knife. It is not necessary to cut into smaller sizes before baking. Bake the cookies until lightly golden along the sides but still soft to the touch in the centers, 7 to 15 minutes. The timing will depend on the size of the individual cookies, or if you have made a single large patterned piece that will be cut after baking. While the cookies are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and water until smooth. When the cookies are ready, remove from the oven and let cool on the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. While the cookies are still warm, brush a light coat of glaze on top of each cookie, evenly covering it. Let the cookies cool completely. When the glaze dries, it should leave a shiny, opaque finish. If you have used a patterned pin to make a single large plaque, cut into the desired sizes with a small, very sharp knife. The cookies will keep in an air- tight container in a cool place for about two weeks. They do not freeze well, however, as glaze becomes watery when the cookies are thawed. December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 19 Gift ideas for foodies Some people are a cinch to shop for come the holiday season, while others can be more of an enigma. When it comes to the latter, shoppers should determine what tickles their mysterious friend or family member’s fancy, such as a favorite hobby or even something to do with his or her profes- sion. Food is a passion for many people and provides holiday shoppers with a great opportunity to make a loved one’s holiday season even more special. Perhaps thanks to the increase in food-oriented cable net- works, foodies, those with an appreciation and passion for cuisine, have grown in number in recent years, and holiday shop- pers with foodies on their lists have a host of potential gift options at their disposal. Cooking class: Many foodies like to eat and love to cook their favorite cuisine. For those who like to get their hands dirty before filling their bellies, consider paying for a cooking class. This can be a great way for foodies to learn something new and meet fellow food aficionados along the way. Specialty spices: Spices can make the difference between an ordinary meal that is devoid of flavor and a meal that is so flavor- ful it won’t soon be forgotten. When spicing things up for a foodie, don’t just buy “regu- lar” spices at the grocery store. For exam- ple, instead of standard cinnamon, buy a specialty spice like Mexican or Vietnamese cinnamon. Such specialty spices can add extra flavor to a meal while becoming the go-to spice. Pressure cooker: Many foodies are fawn- ing over pressure cooking, which can cut down on cooking times without sacrificing nutrition. Some recipes may take half the time to prepare with a pressure cooker as they might with a more traditional cooking method, an important time-saving element that is attractive to foodies who want to enjoy their favorite foods but feel pressed for time on weeknights. While pressure cookers employ steam to cook foods quickly, that steam also traps flavor, whereas boiling can wash away flavors. (continued on page 25) Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 18, 2013 Waldwick Chamber of Commerce hosts annual holiday event Members of the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce recently gathered for the organization’s annual holi- day celebration, which was held at the Village Grille. December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES Archaeology while there is yet time Every once in awhile, I find something that is worth reading. Usually, it is a story about archeology. A few months ago, “Ultimate Tut” gave us a Tut for our times. When I was a kid, the young pharaoh was said to have died of malaria. A purported mosquito bite on his cheek was cited as evidence. When I was a young man, in the heyday of conspiracy theories and suspicion of power figures, Tut was said to have died of a skull fracture from behind, murdered, it was said, by agents of his own father- in-law who wanted to be pharaoh. Later, the poor kid was said to be so inbred -- Egyptian pharaohs often married their half-sisters to keep the bloodlines pure -- that one leg was drastically shorter than the other. Tut supposedly tripped over his own feet while walking with two canes and fractured his skull, an ignominious end if ever there was one. “Ultimate Tut” gave the kid back some posthumous self- respect. The theory now is that 19-year-old Tut, already the father of two stillborn children with his half-sister, was killed while personally leading his army into battle. Some believe he fell head-first out of his speeding chariot and was run over by both wheels, which explains the broken leg, the fractured skull, and the fact that his sternum was missing from the hastily embalmed mummy. Give the kid a break: He died with his face to the enemy and not due to imperfections due to incestuous marriages or the predation of mosquitoes. Neanderthals in the days before DNA research were said to have been wiped out by homo sapiens. William Golding, a prescient author in many ways, wrote a book in which, as I remember it, a Neanderthal child was captured and adopted by a family of Cro-Magnons and presumably lived to have kids with a Cro-Magnon spouse. DNA tests of modern youngsters proved Golding had something going for him, just as he did in “Lord of the Flies,” where the kids fling off their choir robes and everything goes to you-know-where. The DNA tests show that most Europeans and some Asians have a small quotient of Neanderthal ancestry, generally about one to four percent, with the heaviest concentrations in mountainous areas of Europe where there were limited social opportunities. Tut and the Neanderthals owe modern science some thanks. Think, however, how hapless the scientists will be to recapture the more immediate past: department stores, libraries, and other public buildings that are more inacces- sible than those lost cities Edgar Rice Burroughs used to write about. The library in my hometown was a beautiful building from the outside. George Washington rode past on his way from Fort Lee to Pennsylvania. Inside, the books were often archaic and some of the librarians did not like kids, which is not surprising considering some of the kids. I did not like some of them either, and I was a kid at the time. The hometown library was not a user-friendly place. My real library was Modell’s on Route 17, which had a book- shop near the entrance that featured paperback classics at a price even a teenager could afford. (They also had a liquor department where I could pass for 21 with a phony French accent, particularly when I made rude faces over the prices on the bottles and shook my head.) The paper- backs I bought at Modell’s for pocket money let me coast though literature courses in college because I knew what was in the books they wanted me to read. Sometimes they even ordered special books for me. Last time I looked, that particular Modell’s was no longer there and had not been for many years. As a summer job during college years, I worked at Alex- ander’s at the intersection of Route 4 and Route 17. I knew the place inside and out. The store closed years ago. Right after I got out of the Army, when I was working on my first (unproduced) screenplay, I worked in Bamberger’s on the far side of Route 4 from Alexander’s. I knew that place, too. I could show you the secret locations -- the rect- angular hidden nests made out of cardboard boxes where the stock boys took naps when they were supposed to be working, and the tunnels where the security guards loaded stuff into the trunks of their friends’ cars for a discount price until they got caught and fired. The mechanical baling machine that turned crushed cardboard boxes into blocks of iron-shod cardboard figured in my unproduced screenplay. The good bad guy in the screenplay used one like it to get the bad good guy out of circulation, as in permanently. People who read that screenplay were often very afraid of me. I assured them it was all entirely imaginary. They said that made it worse. The central figure was something like Rambo, except at the end you knew he was nuts. Shoot- ing people or disposing of them in balers was shown in all its negative implications and not as heroic. It was a very moral work of art if you managed to get through the first seven-eighths of it. If somebody with a social conscience dusts off that screenplay, they will not be able to shoot on III • Page 21 location. Bamberger’s is also long gone. The previous libraries in many towns have also van- ished. I remember the “old” Ridgewood children’s room and the annex where they kept the foreign language children’s books that hardly anyone read. My kids did. Granted, they had no choice, but they could read French, German, Italian, and Spanish from the time they were in middle school. Had I ordered all the books they read from France, Germany, or Italy, I would still be digging myself out of the financial hole. There were books in that room by Hansi -- Jean-Jaques Waltz, a patriotic Alsatian children’s writer with a charm- ing style of art. Those books disappeared even before it somehow became patriotic to hate everything French. You could meet Tin-Tin before he became a movie star. Again, those books are gone. The northern European languages are becoming extinct in the school systems. The trouble with eradicating a somewhat modern build- ing is that it is so quickly replaced by another even more modern building, or by a parking lot, that there will be noth- ing left to go by some thousands of years hence when scien- tists wonder how we lived. In mid-career, David Macaulay, having toured the first U.S. Tut exhibit in the late 1970s, weighed in with “The Motel of the Mysteries” in which archaeologists 2,000 years from now excavate a suburban motel crushed in an environmental catastrophe and try to figure out what the artifacts were. They get almost every- thing wrong, sometimes with hilarious results. At least the fictional cartoon archaeologists had something to start from. In my dreams, I sometimes roam long but well-lit and reasonably clean corridors that can only be the department stories of yore, and the libraries before they were refur- bished, substantially improved, but weeded sometimes injudiciously and changed forever. When the dreams end, where will archaeologists go to reconstruct history? Waldwick Watch Bank hosts Toy Drive Pascack Community Bank in Waldwick is collecting new, unwrapped toys and clothing for the Tomorrow’s Children’s Fund Toy Drive to benefit the children at Hack- ensack University Medical Center. The bank, located at 64 Crescent Avenue, will be accepting donations through Wednesday, Dec. 18. For details, call (201) 689-7750. WCA Wine tasting announced The Waldwick Community Alliance will hold its Annual Wine Tasting benefit on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014 at Saint Luke’s R.C. Church, 340 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. The evening will feature over 100 wines, craft beers, cheeses, hors d’oeuvres, chocolates, and prizes. The wine selection will be provided by Maratene’s Fine Wine and Spirits in Waldwick. Tickets are $45 per person and may be purchased at waldwickcommunityalliance.org or by calling (201) 873- 8919. Proceeds from the event and 20 percent of the wine sales will benefit the train station restoration. Council plans meeting, reorganization The Waldwick Borough Council will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The session will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the borough’s administration building located at 63 Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick. The borough’s annual reorganization meeting is sched- uled for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 in the council chambers. This session will be held at 7:30 p.m. Club welcomes new members The Italian American Social Club of Waldwick, now in its seventh year, welcomes new members and families to share the rich traditions of the Italian-American com- munity in Waldwick. The club is currently celebrating the Italian Christmas season with Saint Lucy festivities. The club is holding events featuring the special foods associ- ated with the fourth century saint, and an Italian Cookie Exchange. On the eve of Epiphany, the organization will celebrate “La Befana” at the Brownstone Inn in Paterson. The club is dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of Italian heritage and culture. Members share their knowl- edge of Italian culture, including the language, literature, traditions, art, music, and food. IASCW hosts a full roster of annual activities, including pizza and pasta making for kids, family and adult bocce tournaments, wine and Limoncello making, Italian card games, bus rides, and the club’s signature celebrations: a Saint Joseph’s dinner in March, and the Ferragosto Family Festa in August. The club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the second floor meeting room at the Waldwick Ambulance Corps Building at 20 Whites Lane. For more information, visit iascw.com. Spirit towels available Warrior Nation Spirit Towels are available for sale at $5 each. Contact Adele at paja6611@msn.com or (551) 427- 2526. Checks should be made payable to WHS Booster Club. Flu vaccines still available The Waldwick Health Department still has a limited amount of flu vaccines available. Anyone interested in receiving the vaccine may contact Public Health Nurse Carol Shepard at (201) 444-3914 or cshepard@waldwicknj. org. Shepard is available at the health center on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3 p.m. or by appointment. Those individuals with Medicare Part B should bring their card, so Medicare may be billed directly. For all others, the cost is $25. The health center is located at 22 Whites Lane. Shepard is available at the health center on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3 p.m. Library seeks yearbooks The Waldwick Public Library is seeking donations of old yearbooks from Waldwick schools. Those who no longer wish to keep their yearbooks are asked to consider donating the books to the library’s new local history collec- tion. Yearbooks should be in good condition and free from mold. Donations will be accepted during regular library hours. Call (201) 652-5104. Cooperstown team seeks donations The 2014 Waldwick Warriors 12U Travel Baseball Team has been selected to participate in the Cooperstown Dream Park tournament in the summer of 2014. The team is seeking donations from the community to help defray the $20,000 needed to send the 12 players and four coaches. The tournament is a week-long series of games played against teams from all over the United States. The program is held in Cooperstown, New York. Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • December 18, 2013 Religious Notes Nativity announces holiday schedule Church of the Nativity in Midland Park has announced its schedule of programs and services for Christmas and holy day Masses. The church will offer a communal penance service with individual confession on Saturday, Dec. 21 at noon. Five Masses are planned for Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. The Children’s Family Liturgy for families with small children will be held at 3:45 p.m. A Mass for the differ- ently-abled will be held at 5:30 p.m. The 7 p.m. liturgy will be celebrated by the Archdiocese of Newark’s new Coadjutor Archbishop Bernard Hebda. At 9:30 p.m., the choir and congregation will sing carols before the 10 p.m. Mass. For Christmas Day, Dec. 25, Masses will be said at 10:30 a.m. and noon. Church of the Nativity is located at 315 Prospect Street in Midland Park. For more information, call (201) 444- 6362. Christ Church announces services Christ Episcopal Church in Ridgewood will celebrate Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, with a Christmas pageant and family service at 4 p.m. At 10 p.m., join the congregation for a Holy Eucharist Festival with carols and the choir. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, the church will hold a Holy Eucharist Service at 10 a.m. Hymns will be featured. Christ Episcopal Church is located at 105 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. For more information, call (201) 652-2350 or visit www.christchurchridgewood.org. Church welcomes community Ridgewood’s Old Paramus Church invites the families of the greater Ridgewood community to visit during the Advent season, which will end on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Each Sunday in Advent, a brief candle-lighting ceremony is held during the 10 a.m. worship service, after which the children go to Sunday school. On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, the church will offer two services, a family service at 5 p.m. and the traditional can- dlelight service at 11 p.m. Old Paramus Church is located at 660 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. For more information, call (201) 444-5933. Grace Methodist sets services Grace United Methodist Church in Wyckoff will host four services on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Services for families will be held at 3 and 5 p.m. Children will have an opportunity to participate in a reenactment of the Nativity. Candlelight Services will be held at 9 and 11 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 29, there will be a 10 a.m. service. Nursery care will be available. Grace United is located at 555 Russell Avenue in Wyckoff. For more information, call (201) 891-4595 or visit www.gumc.org. Abundant Life celebrates Christmas The youths of Abundant Life Reformed Church, located at 475 Lafayette Avenue in Wyckoff, will perform a Christ- mas Program on Dec. 22 at 10:30 a.m. On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, there will be two services. A Family Candlelight Service will be held at 5 p.m., and the traditional Candlelight Service with the choir will be held at 10 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 29, the 10:30 a.m. service will be cel- ebrated with Reverend Christopher L. Jacobsen. For more information, contact Abundant Life at (201) 444-8038 or www.abundantlifewyckoff.org. Celebrate Christmas at MPCR Midland Park Christian Reformed Church will cel- ebrate the Christmas season with special services. On Sunday, Dec. 22, the church will hold a Candlelight Service at 6 p.m. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, the worship service will be at 10 a.m. There will be a New Year’s Ser- vice on Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. The church, located at 183 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park, offers nurseries at all services and is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call (201) 445-4260 or visit www.mpcrc.org. Bethlehem announces services The members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 155 Lin- wood Avenue in Ridgewood, invite everyone to spend the Christmas season at Bethlehem. The Sunday school children will present their Christ- mas program on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 9:30 a.m. Christmas Eve celebrations will begin at 4 p.m. on Dec. 24 with a Birthday Party for Jesus. Pre-school age chil- dren and their parents are invited to the church parlor for the festivities. At 6 p.m., a Family Candlelight Service will be held in the sanctuary. The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held at 8 p.m., and pre-service music will begin at 7:30 p.m. (continued on next page) December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • Page 23 Religious Notes (continued from previous page) On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, the Festival Service of Holy Communion will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. The church will hold one 9:30 a.m. ser- vice on Sunday, Dec. 29, and will close the year with the New Year’s Eve worship ser- vice on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (201) 444- 3600 or visit www.bethlehemchurch.com. Zion sets Christmas Eve services Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Saddle River will hold two services on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Both services will include Holy Communion. The Family Ser- vice will be held at 4 p.m. and the Festival Service will be at 11 p.m. Zion is located at 96 East Allendale Avenue in Saddle River. For more informa- tion, call (201) 327-0655 or visit www.zion- luthernansaddleriver.org. Celebrate at Ramapo Reformed Ramapo Reformed Church, located at 100 Island Road in Mahwah, will cel- ebrate Christmas with special services and events. In addition to the regular 10:30 a.m. service on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, two Candlelight Services will be held at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. The 7 p.m. service is informal and family oriented. Both evening services will feature traditional lessons and carols. The church offers Sunday school for children ages three through the sixth grade. The regular Sunday service is held at 10:30 a.m. and a nursery is provided during wor- ship each Sunday. For details, call (201) 529-3075 or visit www.ramaporeformedchurch.org. Church hosts Blue Christmas and Christmas Eve services Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church will conduct a Blue Christmas Ser- vice on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. This meditative worship service is designed for those who have suffered loss and for anyone who struggles with sadness, depression, or anxiety during the holidays. The service will emphasize prayer and LIGHT A CANDLE OF LOVE. Since Christmas is a time for remembering, we are lighting a candle in our funeral home for all the families we have served this past year. As you enjoy this Christmas season, we hope this gesture will serve to remind you of Holidays past and the importance of family. May the quiet peace of Christmas fill your heart and home. William Brock Jr. C.F.S.P., Mgr. NJ Lic. No. 3287 William Brock Jr. C.F.S.P., Mgr. NJ Lic. No. 3287 Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 201-891-3400 • Olthuis Funeral Home, 201-652-8844 reflection. There will be musical selec- tions to assist in remembering and dealing with losses of various types. There will be no sermon or Communion, and no offer- ing will be taken. The worship is designed to be ecumenical and is open to anyone. Carols appropriate to the Advent season will be sung. On Dec. 24, the church will hold its Christmas Eve service with a Candlelight Ceremony at 7 p.m. All are invited. More information about BHUMC is available online at www.bergenhighland- sumc.org or by calling (201) 327-3960. The church is located at 314 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. Christmas Carol Sing slated The Saddle River Reformed Church will present its Second Annual Commu- nity Christmas Carol Sing at the Old Stone Church, 481 East Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The program will be held Sunday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. Experience the joyful music of Christmas as sung by the choir of the Old Stone Church, led by Music Director Rozanne Sullivan, and featuring renowned soprano Justyna Gier- mola and singer/guitarist Rebecca Abma. Audience members will be invited to par- ticipate. Children of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. On Dec. 24, the church will offer two Christmas Eve services. The Family Christ- mas worship, held at 5 p.m. will feature carols and the Christmas story. Attendees will hear about the real Saint Nicholas and about the gifts he brought to the children in the Netherlands and New Amsterdam. He will have left some gifts for the children and grandchildren in attendance. The Candlelight Communion worship will be held at 11 p.m. The choir directed by Rozanne Sullivan and featuring Justyna Giermola, will provide carols and music. The message, “Welcome Him,” will be delivered by Pastor Robert W. Fretz. Com- munion is open to those of all Christian traditions. Visit www.oldstonechurchonline.org or call (201) 327-5242. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 18, 2013 Obituaries Ralph N. ‘Bud’ Grossmann Jr. Ralph N. “Bud” Grossmann Jr. of Wyckoff, formerly of Allendale, died Dec. 9. He was 76. In his early career, he was fleet manager and purchasing agent for Samuel Braen Companies. He later served as fleet maintenance manager for the County of Bergen. He was a member of the Fleet Maintenance Club of New Jersey and the Fleet Mainte- nance Council of the New Jersey Motor Truck Association. He was an honorary member of Protection Fire Company #1 of Wyckoff. He is survived by his sons Ralph and Rich- ard. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was pre- deceased by his son Thomas. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to Protection Fire Co. #1, Scott Plaza, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Palmira ‘Palma’ Hroncich Palmira “Palma” Hroncich of Allendale, died Dec. 8. She was 86. She was born in Lussinpiccolo, Italy and came to the United States with her mother in 1955. She worked for a time as a seamstress in New York City. She is survived by her children Robert Hroncich and Loretta Schmoranc. She was predeceased by her husband Slavco. Arrange- ments were made by the A.K. Macagna Funeral Home in Cliffside Park. Evelyn M. Johnson Evelyn M. Johnson, nee Morley, of Upper Saddle River died Dec. 11. She is survived by her husband Robal H. John- son and her daughter Meredith Merchant. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Janet May Kooistra Janet May Kooistra of Forkston Township, Dutch Mountain, Pennsylvania, formerly of Midland Park, died Dec. 6. She was 78. She graduated from the Hawthorne High School. She worked in nursing at the Paterson Gen- eral Hospital, where she was employed until her marriage. She is survived by her husband Cornelius “Casey” Koo- istra and her sons Kenneth J. Kooistra of Mahwah, David G. Kooistra of Highland Lakes, Michael Kooistra of Mid- land Park, and Timothy A. Kooistra and Donald S. Koois- tra, both of Dutch Mountain. She is also survived by three granddaughters, one great-granddaughter, and her brother Donald Ort of Port Jervis, New York. She was predeceased by an infant daughter Karen Kooistra and by her siblings John Ort and Elizabeth Ort. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Donald F. Lyons Donald F. Lyons of Rockaway, New York died Dec. 5. He was 73. He was a graduate of Fordham Prep and Ford- ham University in the Bronx. He retired from his 25-plus- year career as an investigative accountant with the general accounting office of the United States government. He is survived by his wife Jeanne Marie Rodgers of Ridgewood, his stepchildren Veronica Sanchez of London, England, Andrew Dell’Aglio of Randolph, Eugene Dell’Aglio of Waldwick, Bill Dell’Aglio of Midland Park, and Chris- tine Thomas of Ridgewood. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, and his brothers Austin of Clark Summit, Pennsylvania, and John of Columbia, Maryland. He was predeceased by his parents Austin and Mary Lyons. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Patrick’s Home for the Aged and Infirmed, 66 Van Cort- land Park South, Bronx, NY. John Keith March John Keith March of Mahwah, formerly of Ridgewood and London, Ontario, Canada, died Dec. 5. He was 90. He served in the Canadian Navy during World War II. Before retiring, he was a managing advertising director for Crane Publishing in New York City, and later worked for MacHugh’s in Ridgewood. He was a member of the Old Paramus Reformed Church in Ridgewood, where he served on the consistory. He was a member of Activities Unlim- ited in Wyckoff and the Advertising Club in New York City. He is survived by his wife Lita March (nee Ingebrigt- sen) of Mahwah, and his children Melanie March Hurley of Glen Rock and Arne March of Midland Park. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Randi Kristine March. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. A memo- rial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. at Old Paramus Reformed Church, 660 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. A reception will follow. Teodora Mariani Teodora Mariani of Saddle River died Dec. 7. She was 93. She is survived by her son Angelo Mariani and his fian- cée Krystyna Gabka of Saddle River. She was predeceased by her husband John and her son Peter. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Lloyd C. Marks Lloyd C. Marks of Ramsey, formerly of Waldwick, Port Orange, Florida and Lakehurst, died Dec. 11. He was 88. He was a veteran of World War II. He attended New York Uni- versity and worked in the freight transportation business. He is survived by his wife Thelma (Terry), and his chil- dren Susan Alcorn of Washington, D.C., Robin Weisberg of Waldwick, and Gregory Marks of Hawthorne. He is also survived by four grandsons. Arrangements were made by Robert Schoem’s Menorah Chapel in Paramus. Memorial donations may be made to the Lloyd C. Marks Memorial Fund at the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-030 or at DAV.org. Ellen L. Passage Ellen L. Passage, nee Reilly, of Ho-Ho-Kus, formerly of Fair Lawn and Ridgewood, died Dec. 11. She was 79. She was a math teacher in the Paramus School District for 41 years. She was a breeder and trainer of Irish setters. Over 20 of her dogs earned champion status. She is sur- vived by her husband Lawrence Passage of Ho-Ho-Kus and her brother Edgar A. Reilly Jr. of Ridgewood. She is also survived by three stepchildren, 11 nephews, and 13 nieces. She was predeceased by her siblings Elizabeth Kroeze, Dr. Christopher Reilly, Irene Milnor, and Dr. John Reilly. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Salva- tion Army, New York Staff Band, 440 West Nyack Road, West Nyack, NY 10994 or World Impact Inc., 275 Sussex Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107. Judith Violet Mitchel Judith Violet Mitchel, nee Enhoffer, of Ramsey died Dec. 9. She was 69. She worked in the operating room at Saint Joseph’s Hospital before working in administration at the Columbia University Dental School and then in the sports medicine department. She went back to school and became an RN, working first at Valley Hospital and then at various home care agencies. She is survived by her hus- band Joel Mitchel of Ramsey, and her children Jennifer Squillaci of Wayne and Donald Thompson of Clifton. She is also survived by her stepson Jolin Mitchel of Madison, Wisconsin, two grandsons, and her brother Ronald Enhof- fer of Fairfield, Connecticut. A memorial service will be held at a future date. Charles J. O’Hagan Charles J. O’Hagan of Ridgewood died Dec. 9. He is survived by his wife Carol (nee Tempany) and his children Carol Sotsky, Gail Sanguedolce, and Charles O’Hagan. He is also survived by six grandchildren and his siblings Patri- cia Hopkins and Edward O’Hagan. He was predeceased by his sister Helen Wallace. Arrangements were made by the John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals in Staten Island, New York. Frank G. Santino Frank G. Santino of Paterson, formerly of Glen Rock, died Dec. 6. He was 50. He was employed as a plumber with Santino Plumbing in Glen Rock. He was a member of the CC Motorcycle Club in Paterson, where he served as sergeant-at-arms. He is survived by his parents Angela J. (Paccione) and Anthony C. Santino and his siblings Rachael Crosano and Anthony Joseph Santino. Arrange- ments were made by Vander Plaat-Caggiano Funeral Home in Fair Lawn. Memorial donations may be made to the CC Motorcycle Club in Paterson. Robert John Swit Robert John Swit of Allendale, formerly of Mahwah, died Dec. 5. He was 82. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Before retiring, he was an executive for Time- Life in New York City. He is survived by his stepdaugh- ters Tracy LaBarre and Nicole Bartel. He is also survived by four grandchildren and his sister Loretta Swit of New York City. He was predeceased by his wife Lucy (nee Ian- nacchino) Swit. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 25 Saddle River Valley Notes Register for baseball & softball The Upper Saddle River Baseball and Softball associa- tions will hold in-person registration for the spring 2014 recreation season on Jan. 4 and 11. Registration will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the borough hall, 376 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. For more information about the baseball program, con- tact Ed Cenci at ecinc81@optonline.net or visit www. usrbaseball.com. Those interested in softball may contact Natalie Ling at usrsoftball@gmail.com or visit www.usrsoftball.com. Pet food & toy collection under way During 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 donations of pet food and pet toys to one the following drop off locations: Animal Hospi- tal of Saddle River, 171 East Saddle River Road in Saddle River; The Spotted Dog, 347 Ramapo Valley Road in Oak- land; and Woof Gang Bakery, 57 West Allendale Avenue in Allendale. The pet toys will be distributed to RBARI and Teterboro shelters. ESL classes available The Upper Saddle River Library offers an ongoing ESL (English as a Second Language) Program. The free ses- sions provide instruction for area adults. Local residents, who are specially trained tutors, teach foreign-born adults on a one-to-one basis to speak, read, and write English. All groups meet at the library at 245 Lake Street at prearranged times. Applications are available at the library’s circulation desk. To register for lessons or to learn more about becoming a tutor, contact Rosemarie Manganaro at (201) 327-2583. Holiday Senior Gift Drive to begin The Jewish Community Organization of Northern Bergen County is collecting holiday gifts for area seniors in need. The annual drive will take place Dec. 20. JCO invites the community to take a gift suggestion from the club’s board posted in the Saddle River Post Office located at 177 East Saddle River Road. Donations will benefit Bergen County seniors in need. Special needs basketball offered The Upper Saddle River Basketball Association and Upper Saddle River Recreation Commission are sponsor- ing a free structured, small group basketball clinic for chil- dren with special needs. Students in kindergarten through grade six are invited to these one-hour clinics, which will be held in the Reynolds School gym at 391 West Saddle Ideas for foodies (continued from page 19) Many foodies also laud pressure cookers for their nutri- tional benefits. Steaming certain foods can intensify their flavors, which allows cooks to rely less on potentially unhealthy additions like salt or butter to ensure a meal is flavorful. Serving dishes: Of course, many foodies want to share the fruits of their labor with friends and family. For the person who loves throwing dinner parties, consider some serving dishes this holiday season. Serving dishes can range from casual (for the foodie who can’t wait to fire up the grill) to formal (for the gourmet foodie), so keep your friend or family member’s preferences in mind before pur- chasing a set of serving dishes. Cookbook: The ideal fallback item for holiday shoppers who can’t seem to find anything for their favorite foodies, cookbooks filled with recipes for dishes from their favorite type of cuisine (i.e., Italian, Thai, Cajun, etc.) are sure to please. When giving a cookbook, peruse a few of its reci- pes to determine if there are any special ingredients that appear throughout. If there are, purchase these ingredients and give them as part of the present. River Road in Upper Saddle River. The program will meet at 11 a.m. on the following dates: Dec. 15; Jan. 5, 12, and 26; Feb. 2 and 9; and March 2, 9, and 16. Players will warm up, run drills, and play a brief game. Breaks and any other accommodations will be made. Each participant will require a parent shadow for all clinics. Children from the surrounding communities are wel- come. Contact Joe Abbatiello at (917) 744-4415 or e-mail jabbatiello@verizon.net to register or for details. Ski trips planned for local students The Upper Saddle River Recreation Commission will sponsor three all-day ski trips on Saturdays in 2014. The trips include Windham Mountain on Jan. 11, Hunter Moun- tain on Jan. 18, and Mount Snow in Vermont on Jan. 25. This program is open to skiers in grades sixth through 12 who attend Ho-Ho-Kus schools, Brookside School and Northern Highlands High School in Allendale, Cavallini and Bogert schools in Upper Saddle River, and students who reside in Upper Saddle River and attend other schools. The cost of the three trips, including luxury coach trans- portation and lift tickets, is $370. Students may sign up for individual trips, the cost of which is outlined in the regis- tration form. Registration forms will be available on the Upper Saddle River website, www.USRToday.org, at borough hall, and at the schools. Space is limited. Those who register will be accommodated on a “first come” basis. Parents who are interested in becoming chaperones, and those who require additional information may contact Chairman Esau Ali at (201) 934-9075. Kindergarten orientation set The Upper Saddle River School District will hold kinder- garten orientation/registration for its fall 2014 class on Jan. 9 in the Travers Multi-purpose Room at Reynolds School, 391 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The program will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Parents of kinder- garten age children (having attained the age of five on or before Oct. 1, 2014) are invited. The program will cover a typical day in kindergarten and the curriculum. RSVP by Jan. 3 to (201) 961-6300 or cfinn@usrschoolsk8.com. The JCO, a non-profit organization serving the Saddle River Valley area, supports local and national charities. For more information, contact: jconbc.info@yahoo.com. Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 18, 2013 Dern turns in Oscar-worthy performance in ‘Nebraska’ by Dennis Seuling “Nebraska” is the kind of film that allows an actor to show aspects of his talent that might never before been fully or even adequately tapped. Bruce Dern has been in a couple of Alfred Hitchcock films, had his hand chopped off in “Hugh, Hush Sweet Charlotte,” attempted to pilot an explosives-filled dirigible into the Super Bowl in “Black Sunday,” and appeared as countless bad guys throughout a career that dates back to 1960. At last, in “Nebraska,” he has a role that is garnering considerable attention and predictions of an Oscar nomination. Woody Grant (Dern) is an elderly alcoholic who has received one of those junk mail sweepstakes notices in the mail. Convinced he is actually the winner of a mil- lion dollars, he sets out on foot from his home in Bill- ings, Montana to Lincoln, Nebraska to claim his prize. Everyone tries to explain that the letter is worthless, but Woody, who hasn’t much to show for all his years, will not be deterred from his quest. Like Don Quixote, he is accompanied by his Sancho Panza, his younger son David (Will Forte), as he sets out to tilt at his own windmills. Because Woody isn’t much for talking, Dern’s per- formance is all the more remarkable. His looks and body language are so expressive that viewers always know just what is going through his mind. Woody is not the type to voice disappointment or dissatisfaction, but his hunched shoulders, sad eyes, and lumbering walk tell all. Had Dern taken on similar kinds of roles in the past, Woody Grant (Bruce Dern) and son David (Will Forte) take an unusual road trip in ‘Nebraska.’ the performance would have been less striking, but what he does with Woody is tantamount to an extra in “Rigo- letto” suddenly stepping into the title role and wowing the audience. Forte, known primarily for his sketch comedy as a member of the “Saturday Night Live” ensemble, is sympathetic as the grown son who has mixed feelings toward his father. With restraint and subtlety, Forte shows David’s transition from a son who has written off his father as a drunken loser to a person who, for the first time, gains insight into Woody’s past, family, and once-upon-a-time aspirations. Woody was never the best father. He drank too much and never seemed to know how to show affection. Now, David is the only one in the family to see how important Woody’s mission is to him. When his initial attempts to reason with his father fail, David agrees to drive Woody to Lincoln mostly to look after his welfare and to give his mother a break. Woody’s wife, Kate (June Squibb), who has been married to him for decades, is resentful of his long- time alcohol dependence and short of patience with his encroaching dementia and stubbornness. Unlike Woody, she speaks her mind candidly, often hurtfully, though Woody seems to have created an inner ability to filter out her constant complaints and criticisms. Director Alexander Payne (“The Descendants,” “Sideways”) shot “Nebraska” in black and white pri- marily to give the Midwestern locations a dullness and starkness that color could never capture. The landscapes are endless stretches of nothingness, flat and unrelieved by anything but cornfields and the occasional low build- ing. The look of the movie is similar to the 1950s small- town Texas of Peter Bogdanovich’s “The Last Picture Show.” Payne’s pace is slow, and he holds his camera on his subjects longer than is the norm. These extra few seconds allow viewers to fully grasp what is going through char- acters’ minds. He also lightens the mood periodically, particularly with Squibb’s outrageous one-liners and the portrayals of Woody’s extended family members. Rated R, “Nebraska” is an enjoyable look at a world that seems simultaneously familiar and odd. Director Payne has established characters whose traits and pecu- liarities remind us of people we know, yet he manages to make them seem like vestiges of a bygone era. December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 27 ‘The Family’ features Americans in witness protection Giovanni Manzoni (Robert De Niro) and wife Maggie (Michelle Pfeiffer) in ‘The Family.’ by Dennis Seuling “The Family” (20th Century-Fox) is the story of the Manzonis, an American family hidden in a small French town through the Witness Protection Program. Giovanni Manzoni (Robert De Niro) has testified against big-time mob bosses and now has a price of $20 million on his head. Agent Robert Stansfield (Tommy Lee Jones) is responsible for protecting Giovanni -- now called Fred Blake -- and family, making sure they don’t draw atten- tion to themselves. Wife Maggie (Michelle Pfeiffer), daughter Belle (Diana Agron), and son Warren (John D’Leo), while not exactly thrilled with their new home, try their best to acclimate. Dropping old ways is tough, and none of the family members is much good at keeping a low profile. Before long, Giovanni is beating people up, Maggie is blowing up the local supermarket after hearing anti-American comments, and Belle and Warren are figuring the angles and manipulating assorted cliques at the local high school. Director Luc Besson (“The Profes- sional,” “La Femme Nikita”) seesaws between dark comedy and graphic vio- lence as he chronicles the adventures of the “Blakes.” Because viewers never see what Giovanni’s crimes were, he comes off more as a cranky curmudgeon than a monster. De Niro and Pfeiffer balance the lighter moments with more intense scenes. Agron (from TV’s “Glee”) and D’Leo offer an interesting, even touching, portrait of sib- lings caught in a life not of their choos- ing. Blu-ray extras include a making-of fea- turette. “Elysium” (Sony Home Entertainment) imagines the future of humanity in 2154 when Earth has degenerated into a morass of pollution, overpopulation, and crum- bling infrastructure. The rich have aban- doned the planet to continue their lavish lifestyle in a space station called Elysium, a virtual paradise. Elysium Secretary of Defense Jessica Delacourt (Jodie Foster), has the job of preventing illegal immigrants from enter- ing the space station, and has no compunc- tion against shooting unauthorized space shuttles out of the sky. Back on Earth, factory worker Max Da Costa (Matt Damon) suffers a massive dose of radiation in an industrial accident. He will die within five days unless he can be transported to Elysium for medi- cal treatment. When his request is denied, he resolves to reach the space station by any means possible. Director Neil Blom- kamp (“District 9”) has borrowed a major theme from Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis” -- contrasting worlds of affluence and drudgery as hundreds of workers toil to operate underground machines that power the ultra-modern city above where the wealthy bask in luxury. Bonuses on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include featurettes on the making of the movie, its production design, the visual effects, and profiles of Matt Damon and Jodie Foster. “The Blue Angel” (Kino Classics) is the 1930 German film that made Marlene Dietrich an international star. This early sound film, directed by Josef von Stern- berg, is a parable of one man’s fall from respectability. Emil Jannings stars as Pro- fessor Rath, a sexually repressed instruc- tor in a boys’ prep school. Learning of the pupils’ infatuation with a local nightclub singer, he decides to personally investigate the matter. However, as soon as he enters the shadowy Blue Angel nightclub and sees the smoldering Lola-Lola (Dietrich), Rath is seduced by her brazen sensuality. Despite Dietrich’s eye-commanding performance, Jannings holds his own and is superb as the tortured academic who realizes he is being drawn into dangerous territory, but simply cannot help himself. The two-disc ultimate Blu-ray edition includes both the German and English versions (Sternberg shot both versions version simultaneously), scene compari- sons of the two versions, Dietrich’s “Blue (continued on Crossword page) Correction The article about Café Amici that appeared in the Dec. 11 edition incorrectly identified the restaurant’s director of cater- ing. Owners Brent Castone and George DeLuca assist clients with this service. Villadom TIMES regrets the error and any inconvenience it may have caused. Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • December 18, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) Angel” screen test, and Dietrich concert footage. “The Lone Ranger” (Disney) is an updated reimagin- ing of the former Texas Ranger who put on a mask to fight bad guys in the Old West. The character, created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, became an imme- diate hit with youngsters and their families on radio and later on TV. The new version stars Armie Hammer as the title character and Johnny Depp as Tonto. This is hardly the Lone Ranger from the old days. Director Gore Verbinski has put together a Wild West show that is as far-fetched as it is overly long at two-and- a-half hours. The problem is a combination of excess and imbalance. Since Depp’s name sells more tickets than Hammer’s, this “Lone Ranger” has become essentially Tonto’s story, with the masked man a supporting charac- ter in the feature film that bears his name. Depp is one of Hollywood’s most eccentric actors, and this quirkiness has paid off with such characters as Jack Sparrow, The Mad Hatter, and Edward Scissorhands. It is fun, initially, to see Depp as the Ranger’s faithful Indian friend, but he fails to sustain the weirdness and a lot of his choices fall flat. Sporting a headdress with a bird with wings spread is the oddest of his conceits, and the actor often looks as out of place as his headgear. This Lone Ranger and Tonto are tough to believe as the Holmes and Watson of the Old West. The movie over- stays its welcome long before the final credits roll. Bonus features on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include a digital copy, bloopers, deleted scenes, and three behind-the-scenes featurettes. “The Whip and the Body” (Kino Classics) is a gothic horror fantasy directed by Mario Bava, often regarded as an influence on modern-day directors Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci. Though Italian horror pictures typically revel in graphic violence, “The Whip and the Body” is relatively restrained. Christopher Lee stars as Kurt Men- liff, the sadistic son of a wealthy count, who returns to his family mansion much to the dismay of the family, their servants, and the beautiful woman (Daliah Lavi) with whom he shares a fondness for the lash. When Kurt is found murdered, it brings no peace to those who feared him, as his ghost continues to cause trouble. Assorted melodramatic soap opera-style subplots ensue. Bava manages to sustain a creepy atmosphere and a palpable sense of foreboding throughout. Essentially a whodunit couched in the supernatural, the film most closely resembles the American Inter- national Edgar Allan Poe horror movies of the ‘60s. Special features on the Blu-ray release include audio commentary by Mario Bava biographer Tim Lucas and trailers from several Bava films. The film is in Italian with optional English subtitles. 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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. MK/SP/AF 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. MJF continued on next page Page 30 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • December 18, 2013 CLASSIFIED RELIGIOUS RELIGIOUS 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. ALM & JHM RELIGIOUS Prayer to the Blessed Virgin cont. from preceding page Thank You St. Jude (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. JH 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. Publi- cation must be promised. 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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. mb 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. 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Dan Kreller, the church holds weekly Sunday services at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., healing services, Bible studies, and a youth group for teens. The church also maintains a memo- rial garden. Library announces new hours, classes The Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library, located at 91 Warren Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus, will expand its hours beginning Jan. 2, 2014. The library will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Council to host single meeting The Ho-Ho-Kus Council will hold just one meet- ing during the month of December. The 8 p.m. session is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 17 at borough hall, 333 Warren Avenue. 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. 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. The massive, per- manent layout features everything from modern windmill farms to an operating drive-in movie theater. Admission 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. ‘Treasures from Ho-Ho-Kus’ for sale The Contemporary Club of Ho-Ho-Kus is offering “Treasures from Ho-Ho-Kus,” a revised version of the Ho- Ho-Kus Hostesses (1975) cookbook for $20. The updated version contains favorite recipes, some of which are over 100 years old, from residents, past and present U.S. Presi- dents, the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn, and the Hermitage. Proceeds benefit various charities. To obtain a copy, call Sandra Alworth at (201) 447-1438. Copies are also available at Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Hall, 333 Warren Avenue. VFW welcomes new members The Ho-Ho-Kus VFW Post 192, which serves Ho-Ho- Kus and Ridgewood, welcomes new members. The group meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Post Home, 620 Cliff Street, Ho-Ho-Kus. For additional information, call (201) 675-7669. Library news Worth Pinkham Memorial Library patrons may now download books to their Kindles from home via www. beateaudio.org. Valid library cards are required. All instructions are on the website. The library has a number of language CDs, DVDs, and flash drives for patrons who wish to learn a new language. Programs for adults are available in English, French, Span- ish, German, Japanese, Latin, Chinese, and Italian. For children, there are programs in English, Korean, Japanese, Italian, German, Spanish, and French. The Muzzy BBC language DVDs for children are available in Spanish, ESL, German, French, Chinese, and Italian. The library also has Muzzy Interactive Language, Games and Exercises on CD, in Spanish and French. Children may also borrow “Speak Spanish with Dora and Diego.” “Shmoop,” a computer-based tutorial for the SAT, PSAT, ACT, or AP exams, is also available. The library is located at 91 Warren Avenue in Ho-Ho- Kus. Call (201) 445-8078. NBCUA budget (continued from page 4) was reduced from $324 to $323, the lowest since 2000. As is the customary standard, revenue anticipated from user charges will vary for each community depend- ing on the factors applied for adjusted meter flow, water use, and the number of equivalent dwelling units. According to Chewcaskie, the total amount from all user communities required to balance the 2014 budget is $11,999,923, which is a reduction of $1,454,032 from the original 2013 budget. This budget was amended in Sep- tember to reflect the approximately $1.6 million in ser- vice charge reductions for 2013. The increase in service charges is 1.2 percent over the 2013 amended budget. From its plant operating in Waldwick since 1969, the authority’s service area accommodates the sewer require- ments of 75,000 residents. Current municipal members include Allendale, Franklin Lakes, Ho-Ho-Kus, Mahwah, Midland Park, Ramsey, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River, Waldwick, and Wyckoff. The Village of Ridgewood also has a service agreement with the NBCUA. Letters to Santa (continued from page 10) strangers through this charitable effort. As part of the safety measures that protect the chil- dren, those adopting letters will not know the address of the child or family, and will have to make a return trip to the post office to mail the letter or parcel. The letters will have concealed personal information and a code number assigned. The adopted letter or package will be presented to the postal clerk at the Allendale Post Office, who will match the number on the letter with the child’s address. The shipment is weighed and postage collected. The U.S. Postal Service will affix the mailing label and send the letter or package on its way. State or federal issued ID is required for participation. For additional information about the Allendale Post Office’s Letter to Santa program, contact Postmaster Mat- thews at (201) 236-9473. Page 32 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • December 18, 2013