November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 23 Saddle River Valley Notes Free Anti-rabies Clinic announced The Upper Saddle River Board of Health and Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission will hold its annual free Anti-rabies Clinic on Monday, Nov.18. Rabies vacci- nations will be available from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the fire- house located at 375 West Saddle River Road. Residents from Upper Saddle River and the surrounding communi- ties are welcome to bring their dogs on leashes and cats in carriers. Retractable leashes are not recommended. Rabies vaccinations are required for all dogs and cats by four months of age. The vaccine is not recommended for pets under 12 weeks old. For details, call Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission at (201) 445-7217 or visit www.nwbrhc.org. Chat with local authors The Upper Saddle River Library, located at 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River, will host two author visits in November. These free programs will begin at 7 p.m. Author Wil Mara will discuss his book, “Frame 232,” on Nov. 7. His novel focuses on the mysterious “Babushka lady,” a woman who appeared in the main film of the Ken- nedy assassination, but has never come forward or been indentified. On Nov. 19, Robert Feuerstein, author of “Our Road to Hatred: How We Raise Our Bullies,” will discuss how people learn to be bullies, how they get empowered, and how others enable the bully. Feuerstein’s book is an exposé on how mankind passes down from generation to genera- tion the ignorance and hatred that has led to oppression, discrimination, abuse, and genocide. The book provides insight and solutions. For details, call the library at (201) 327-2583. Learn about fine art as an investment On Thursday, Nov. 14, fine art consultant Don Chris- tiansen will present a program about collecting fine art as an investment. The program will be held at 7 p.m. at the Upper Saddle River Library, 245 Lake Street. Christiansen will explain what causes high demand, such as an artist’s fame, auction records, quality and rarity of work, price curve and history, condition and provenance, and macro- economic environment. Registration is required; call (201) 327-2583. Green Voices to discuss ‘Flight Behavior’ Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church, Church of the Presentation, and the Upper Saddle River Environmen- tal Committee invite the community to the second program of the Green Voices Environmental Film and Book Series on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The program will provide a discussion of Barbara Kingsolver’s novel, “Flight Behavior.” Kingsolver’s book Letters to the Editor (continued from page 22) to contain costs in the interest of all of our taxpayers. She can advocate for her own opinion while carefully consid- ering opposing points of view and always exhibits intel- ligence, thoughtfulness, and compassion. The combination of her extensive corporate manage- ment experience and her dedicated service to our commu- nity makes her an ideal choice for the BOE. Elizabeth is fully invested in our schools for her child and for all of the children in our district. I hope you join me in supporting Elizabeth Pittman with your vote on Nov. 5. Lee Brigham Upper Saddle River Federer is ‘invaluable asset’ Dear Editor: My husband Kevin and I are writing this letter in enthu- siastic support of Colleen Federer, the current president of the Ho-Ho-Kus Board of Education. I grew up here in Ho- Ho-Kus and graduated from the Ho-Ho-Kus Public School. We are proudly raising our three young children here, two of whom are at the Ho-Ho-Kus School. We have universal faith in the current Ho-Ho-Kus Board of Education, spe- cifically under the direction of Colleen Federer. Colleen is running for her third term on the Ho-Ho-Kus Board of Education in the upcoming election. Over the last seven years while serving on the board, Colleen has proven that she is an invaluable asset. She has been both instru- mental and successful in helping to create the exceptional school system that we send our children to. One of Colleen’s greatest board of education achieve- ments was spearheading the district’s bond refunding, which saved over $1,000,000 for the district’s taxpayers. Colleen’s professional structured finance background was vital during this extensive process. Currently, she is in the process of working with the administration, staff, and her fellow board members on implementing a highly competi- tive curriculum that meets the new Common Core Curricu- lum Standards. Colleen has successfully negotiated, on two separate occasions, our contract with the Ho-Ho-Kus Education Association. She has also served as the board’s Northern Highlands representative. Both the renewal of our educa- tion association’s contract as well as the renewal of our con- tract with Northern Highlands will have to be addressed within the next few years. Colleen is diligent and dedicated. Her current board expertise, combined with her relationships with our school’s professionals and other quad district members, make Col- leen the best choice for the upcoming election. We ask you to join us in supporting the re-election of our current Ho-Ho-Kus Board of Education President Col- leen Federer. Gina Manginello Pedicano Kevin Pedicano Ho-Ho-Kus Urges support for Amy Langevin Dear Editor: I am writing to you to say how much I feel we will all benefit from the election of Amy Langevin to the Ho-Ho- Kus Board of Education. I am new to Ho-Ho-Kus, and Amy and her family have been warmest and helpful in wel- coming us to the community. Amy is determined to make things right and has the wealth of knowledge to make it happen. She has been a great friend, is always helping out with the many needs of the school and town, and is always extremely professional. Amy has two children of her own, and is vested in providing the best for all of our children. I would be honored to have her on the board of education. Elizabeth Deppisch Ho-Ho-Kus explores the scientific, financial, and psychological intri- cacies of climate change. The discussion will be held at Bergen Highlands UMC located at 318 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. For more information, call (201) 327-3960 or visit bergenhighlandsumc.org. Flu vaccine available The Upper Saddle River Board of Health will hold a second Flu Vaccination Program on Monday, Nov. 18 at the Upper Saddle River Ambulance Building, 378 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The vaccine will be available from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Children ages three through 17 will be able to receive a Thimerosal-free flu shot, only if a parent or guardian is present. Children ages three through eight who are receiv- ing the vaccine for the first time will need to have a second vaccination one month after the initial one. The fee for the vaccine is $25. Participants with Medi- care Part B must present their card, Medicare will be billed directly. A $25 fee will be charged to those who do not have Medicare Part B. Anyone with a Medicare HMO, also known as Medicare Advantage, may choose to go to their primary care provider or pay $25. For more information, contact Keri Tone at (201) 445- 7217, extension 202. For more information regarding the seasonal flu, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- vention at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/. 2013 Election Day Spaghetti Dinner set Boy Scout Troop 133 of Upper Saddle River will hold an Election Day Spaghetti Dinner on Nov. 5. Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in the Old Stone Church Edu- cational Building, 500 East Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The dinner will feature salad, Italian bread, spaghetti with homemade sauce, dessert, and beverage. Takeout orders are available. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10, or may be purchased in advance at the Upper Saddle River Library at 245 Lake Street, from any Boy Scout, or by call- ing Laura Johnson at (201) 906-3568. Proceeds from the event will benefit the troop’s purchases of awards, medals, and patches, and help fund the Eagle Scout ceremony. Center hosts children’s music programs YWCA Bergen County’s Early Learning Center will host “Music and More,” a special program offering par- ents the opportunity to share the joy of singing and playing music with their children. Two 45-minute classes, featuring singer/songwriter Rockin’ Rhonda, will be held on Nov. 9 and 16. Classes will meet at the Upper Saddle River center at 98 Pleasant Avenue. The cost is $15 per parent/child per program. Advance registration is required. The “Parent/Child Sing Along” for children ages three and under will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Young- sters ages three and up are invited to “Mini Musicians” from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Attendees will play a variety of instruments and will sing with their parents. To register, contact Diane Eide at (201) 236-3126. Open House announced Saddle River Garden Club and Valley Club will host an Open House on Dec. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. Residents of Saddle River are invited to attend from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Saddle River Municipal Building, 100 East Allendale Road in Saddle River. Press releases for this column may be e-mailed to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon.