May 29, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 17 Allendale Notebook Library to host programs The Lee Memorial Library has scheduled varied programs for adults. Photographer Meredith Desmond will present “How to Take Better Pictures of Your Kids: Tips from a Pro on Capturing Your Family’s Spirit & Style” on June 6 at 7 p.m. Desmond will share the elements that evoke the spontaneity and style for which her work is noted, and will demonstrate how to capture the essence and emotions of family members without posing them. One member of the audience will receive a free photo session with Desmond for up to four people. A workshop on meditation will be offered on Saturday, June 8 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Learn the practice of meditation, experience peace of mind, and seek to lead a fulfilled life at this free workshop. Registration for these programs is required and may be completed by calling (201) 327-4338. Chamber hosts dinner, scholarship recipients The Allendale Chamber of Commerce will hold its Dinner and Scholarship Presentation on June 11 at 6:30 p.m. The Allendale Community for Mature Living, located at 85 Harreton Road in Allendale, will be the host for the evening. RSVP to Adrienne Tenbekjian by calling (201) 3278411. The Chamber meets the second Tuesday of the month. Board of education to meet The Allendale Board of Education will meet on Monday, June 3 at 8 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Brookside School Library at 100 Brookside Avenue. Knitters and crocheters welcome new members Knitters and crocheters are invited to Stitch n’ Chat at the Lee Memorial Library on the third Monday of the month. The group meets at 7 p.m. in the loft. Participants of all skill levels are welcome to bring their projects. Refreshments are served. The library is located at 500 West Crescent Avenue in Allendale. Shmoop now available The Lee Memorial Library at 500 West Crescent Avenue in Allendale now offers the Shmoop database. Shmoop allows residents to prep for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams, and offers study guides for literature, Bible, poetry, Shakespeare, mythology, best-sellers, Dr. Seuss, pre-algebra, algebra, algebra II, geometry, biology, U.S. history flashcards, DMV, and careers. Students may take full-length practice exams, and review the results with in-depth answer explanations. For more information, contact Samantha McCoy at (201) 327-4338 or mccoy@bccls.org. Northern Highlands hosts Relay for Life The Northern Highlands American Red Cross Club will host Allendale’s first Relay for Life June 1 and 2. The relay will be held at 298 Hillside Avenue. Registration will start at 5 p.m. on June 1 and the event will begin at 7 p.m. and end at 7 a.m. on June 2. The community is welcome. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society to help find a cure for cancer. Participants may walk laps to honor those who have died or are battling cancer. This overnight fundraiser may include a DJ, yoga activities, movies, live performances, and food. Registration is $10. A team can include anywhere from two to 100 people, but there must be a 10:1 ratio between kids and adults over 25. This year’s theme is colors, and each team is asked to pick a color to dress in. To register, visit www.relayforlife. org/northernhighlandshighschoolnj. For more information, e-mail Northernhighla ndsrelayforlife@aol.com. Admission for survivors or caregivers is free. E-mail the Northern Highlands Relay for Life with the names of survivors and caregivers planning to attend. Clothe Line Thrift Shop features spring inventory The Clothes Line Thrift Shop at Archer United Methodist Church recently changed its inventory over to its spring line. There is a good supply of clothing and jewelry. The Thrift Shop is located in the Archer United Methodist Church at 37 East Allendale Avenue in Allendale. Hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and select Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. New and gently-used items may be donated during regular shop hours. Primary candidates (continued from page 4) English and economics at Fairfield University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He has spent his entire career in trading and sales at Goldman Sachs, where he is currently managing director. Before he was elected to the council, Shea was a member of the Ho-Ho-Kus Zoning Board of Adjustment for three years. He and his wife, Dawn, are active at Saint Gabriel’s Church and with the Girl Scouts and the Ho-Ho-Kus Education Foundation. He is a member of the advisory board of the Dolan School of Business, and mentors local students. Shea is involved with the Northern Highlands Fed Challenge, a competition for high school students that is sponsored by the Federal Reserve. In recent years, the councilman and his wife purchased and completely renovated the historical home known by many names, including “The Gingrich House.” Upper Saddle River Republican candidates Dr. Jonathan Ditkoff and Dr. Thomas Hafner have filed for this year’s primary. The two GOP incumbents will run unopposed for their party’s nomination. Both men are seeking second terms in the November election. No Democrats filed. Dr. Hafner is a general dentist and has lived in Upper Saddle River for 45 years. He attended the Upper Saddle River elementary school system before moving on to Don Bosco High School. He received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison and his DMD from Fairleigh S. Dickinson Jr. College of Dental Medicine. He opened his dental practice in 1989, and continues to earn post-graduate credits in education. Hafner was a clinical professor at Bergen Community College and worked in research at Lever Brothers International. He also worked in a mobile dental unit, helping patients with disabilities. He belongs to the American Academy of Gnathologic Orthopedics, the American Dental Association, the Bergen County Dental Association, the Huggins Alliance Group, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and the Pankee Institute. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of the Church of the Presentation. Dr. Ditkoff has lived in Upper Saddle River for 14 years. He attended public school in Long Island, where he participated in many activities, including soccer, wrestling, baseball, band, orchestra, and student government. After high school, he was accepted to a highly competitive seven-year accelerated BS/MD program. This program integrated undergraduate school with medical school and accepted 60 people per year. While working to obtain his degrees, he lived on his own in Manhattan and participated in student government and sports. He later completed an ophthalmology residency at Albert Einstein/Montefiore and completed a fellowship in cornea and laser vision correction at Albany Medical Center. He moved to New Jersey and joined his partner at The Eye Care Center of New Jersey in Bloomfield 19 years ago. As a business owner, Ditkoff says he has a proven track record in dealing with human resource issues, budget decisions, overhead control, marketing, and overseeing the day to day functions of a busy practice. His community activities include coaching various sports, working on the baseball board, and being involved with charity organizations. He has contributed to the USR PTO, the USR educational fund, the Saddle River JCO, and the Upper Saddle River Library. He has served as liaison to the board of health, environmental committee, recreation commission, and the department of public works. Waldwick There is no contest in Waldwick’s primary election next week, though both parties are fielding candidates vying for the two available seats. Incumbent Councilmen Don Sciolaro and Gregor Bjork are seeking reelection in the Republican Primary. Andrew Frey is the sole candidate in the Democratic Primary. A 20-year Waldwick resident, Bjork was elected last year to fill Mayor Thomas Giordano’s unexpired term on the council and chairs the Public Works Committee. He previously served on the board of adjustment and the planning board. He has been a member of the Waldwick Lions Club for 16 years and is the recipient of the Lion of the Year Award. Through the years he has served on various citizens advisory committees and sports coach. He is vice president of Bjork Builders, Ltd. of Midland Park. Sciolaro has been on the council for eight years and chairs its Financial and Administration Committee, and previously chaired the Public Safety Committee. He is Waldwick’s representative to the Bergen County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund, serving as a Fund Commissioner. He has worked for non-profit business associations for over 20 years. Prior to joining the council, he was on the Waldwick Library Board for 16 years, including service on the Library Building Committee and the Library Director Search Committee in 2011. He also serves as the Waldwick facilitator for Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a job seekers networking and support group with chapters in various communities in northern New Jersey. A 21-year borough resident, Sciolaro is a member of the Knights of Columbus and has coached soccer and softball. Frey is a former police officer and professional firefighter. A member of the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department, he is the fire official/arson investigator for the Hoboken Fire Department. A six-year Waldwick resident, he has volunteered with the Waldwick Soccer Association and the flag football league. He is pursuing a degree in criminal justice and expects to attend law school.