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| Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • August 7, 2013 Villadom Happenings High school freshmen invited to Boot Camp Join Reza Farahani of Grade Power in Allendale, head of guidance at Northern Highlands Regional High School Kelly Peterfriend, and Dr. Joseph Labriola of Ramsey on Aug. 20 as they present Freshman Boot Camp. This pro- gram on surviving freshman year in high school will be held at 6:45 p.m. at the Lee Memorial Library located at 500 West Crescent Avenue in Allendale. Students will learn how to minimize the stress of begin- ning high school, gain information about coping in this new environment, and pick up tips on study skills. The program is open to all area students. Refreshments will be served. To register, call the library at (201) 327-4338. Hopper-Goetschius House Museum hosts Summer Sundays The Hopper-Goetschius House Museum will hold sev- eral special events during its summer openings on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be museum tours, a demonstra- tion by a blacksmith every Sunday, and other varied activi- ties. On Aug. 11, children are invited to participate in Vic- torian games and crafts. Visitors will have an opportunity to see how children entertained themselves over 100 years ago. Participants will be able to spin a hoop or play jacks, make a sachet or a calling card, and try walking on stilts. On Aug. 18, visit the schoolroom for storytime as the school master reads a tale of old. The blacksmith will also be available for a chat in her shop. Danielle Tantillo will discuss the Lenape Indians and present her new display in the Ramsey-Sayre house on Aug. 25. The Hopper-Goetschius House Museum is located at 363 East Saddle River Road on the corner of Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. For more information, visit www. usrhistoricalsociety.org. RBARI to celebrate anniversary The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. will celebrate its 35 th Anniversary on Sept. 21. A full day of festivities will be held at 2 Shelter Drive in Oakland in honor of RBARI’s long history of saving lives and finding forever homes for thousands of companion animals. The celebration will fea- ture training demonstrations, exhibits, shelter tours, food, music, and more. Admission is free, and dogs on a leash are welcome. (Rain date: Sept. 22.) RBARI will host a sale at the Copper Tree Mall, 350 Ramapo Valley Road (Route 202) in Oakland, on Friday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sale will offer a wide range of beauti- ful gifts and household items, some of which are animal related. All proceeds from the sale will directly benefit the animals at RBARI. For details about these events, visit www.rbari.org. Chamber hosts annual Golf Outing The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its 22 nd Annual Golf & Tennis Outing and Dinner fund- raiser at the Tuxedo Club in Tuxedo, New York starting at 9 a.m. on Sept. 9. Individuals and business professionals are welcome to attend the day’s events by playing golf or tennis, or sign- ing up for a golf or tennis clinic. Breakfast, lunch, cocktail hour, and dinner are included in this full-day program. All attendees will have the opportunity to win gift baskets and other prizes. Individuals may register for the cocktail party and dinner only, participate as a golf sponsor, donate prizes, or advertise and be recognized in this year’s golf journal. This event offers a range of six sponsorship packages ensuring affordable options for businesses both large and small. During this event, Laura Lassman will be honored as the Mahwah Chamber Humanitarian of the Year for 2013. Lassman is president and founder of Play for P.I.N.K ® , which stands for prevention, immediate diagnosis, new technology, and knowledge. A minimum of 25 percent of the MRCC’s net proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit this not-for-profit organization, which donates 100 percent of funds raised to The Breast Cancer Research Founda- tion ® , their sole beneficiary since 1996. The USGA lists The Tuxedo Club as one of the first 100 Juniors assist seniors Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff has numerous volunteers who donate their time to help patients on a daily basis, such as junior volunteer Dan Youssef, who is pictured here with Heritage Manor Nursing Home resident Henrietta VanBeuzekom. This summer, CHCC has more than 40 registered junior volunteers ages 13 to 17. This junior-volunteer program has been around for more than 20 years. CHCC Volunteer Coordinator Dot Faasse commented that the junior volunteer allows teens to provide community service for which they can receive school credit or recognition at their houses of worship. Youssef, Allie Steiginga, Ryan Lane,, and Cheyeen Quijano all help Heritage Manor residents with art projects. These volunteers each helped residents make a colorful tulip vase out of clay. clubs in the U.S. Founded in 1885, the club is a champion- ship course with demanding par four holes from the back tees, short par five, and challenging par three holes. Golfers will have the opportunity to win a car on all four par threes. Hole-in-one sponsors include: Liberty Hyundai, Cadillac of Mahwah, Ramsey Auto Group - Nissan, and Prestige Lexus. For more information about golf, tennis, sponsorships, pricing, how to contribute prizes, and how to advertise in the MRCC golf journal, visit www.mahwah.com/golf. Infant & Child Safety program offered The Valley Hospital Center for Family Education will present “Baby ER/Infant and Child Safety” on Aug. 28 in the Dorothy B. Kraft Center at 15 Essex Road in Paramus. The program will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. During the first hour, a pediatrician will discuss infor- mation on emergency care, including first aid, sickness, allergies, and more. The second portion of the program will cover potential hazards to infants and children, car seat safety, poison prevention, childproofing a home, and fur- niture/toy safety. This one-session class does not include CPR. Registration is required. Child care providers are wel- come. The fee is $50 per couple. To register online, visit www.ValleyHealth.com/FamilyEducation. For more infor- mation, call (201) 291-6151. Bergen Youth Orchestras hold auditions The Bergen Youth Orchestras, one of the leading youth orchestra programs in the greater New York area, will hold auditions in August and September as it prepares for its 2013-14 season. The BYO wants to add a variety of young musicians – from brass to string players -- for its three performance groups: Concert Strings, Philharmonia, and the Advanced Symphony. The brass section will be featured during the BYO concerts this season, which is the organization’s 45 th . The symphony’s first concert will include pieces by Ravel, Shostakovich, and Haydn. (continued on page 38) |
| August 7, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 3 Mahwah Council stalemate leaves Spiech’s seat vacant by Frank J. McMahon At its last public meeting, the Mahwah Township Council was unable to reach a decision on appointing someone to fill a vacancy on the governing body. As a result, the seat will remain open until someone is elected in the November general election and is sworn-in to the posi- tion in January. The vacancy was created when former Councilman John Spiech resigned June 27. Three people were nominated, but none of the three received enough votes of the council to be appointed to the position. Planning board member and former council candidate Jonathan Marcus was nominated in writing by Councilman Charles “Chuck” Jandris; former town- ship councilman and freeholder Robert Hermansen was nominated in writing by Councilwoman Lisa DiGiulio and Coun- cilman Steven Sbarra, although DiGiulio later withdrew that nomination; and Robert Lockwood, the secretary of the township’s Republican Club, who was just recently appointed to fill a vacancy on the township’s board of adjustment, was nominated during the meeting by Councilman Roy Larson. Marcus did not receive any positive votes of the council and DiGiulio, Jan- dris, and Council President Harry Wil- liams explained their votes, saying they would prefer to leave the seat open until the upcoming election. The council’s vote on Hermansen ended up in a 3-3 tie with Larson and council- men John Roth and Sbarra voting “yes” and DiGiulio, Jandris, and Williams voting “no.” That tie vote was broken by Mayor William Laforet, who voted against Her- mansen’s appointment. The vote on Lockwood also ended up in a tie, with the same council members voting for and against his appointment. Again, the mayor broke the tie by voting against Lock- wood’s appointment. Laforet said after the meeting that his “no” votes were not intended to be votes against any particular candidate, but were intended to give the voters of Mahwah the opportunity to decide who should fill the vacancy in the general election. The person elected in November will not be sworn in until the January 2014 reor- ganization meeting, and will not become a voting council member until that time. Roth said tie votes were exactly what he wanted to avoid by filling the vacancy and he called the council’s failure to appoint someone to fill the vacancy as the “absolute worst of politics.” He decried what he called the “deal making that went on last week” and he said “personal agendas led to what occurred here tonight and it is shameful.” Larson described the council’s lack of action as a “great disservice” to the com- munity. Referring to Jandris’ nomination of Marcus and DiGiulio’s nomination of Her- mansen, Larson pointed out that those two council members, who voted against the appointments claiming they did not want to fill the vacancy, had submitted nomina- tions for two of the people they voted not to appoint. Regarding DiGiulio’s withdrawal of her nomination of Hermansen, Larson said, “I can only believe that was for personal polit- ical purposes.” During the public portion of the meet- ing, Hermansen criticized the council for not appointing someone to the seat, claim- ing that by ordinance the council must have seven members. He said that two of the council members who voted not to appoint someone to fill the seat had been appointed to fill previous vacancies on the council. Hermansen claimed that DiGiulio origi- nally urged him to seek the nomination. He accused her of backing away from her nomination of him because he refused to commit to supporting Williams for council president at the next reorganization. “The only person who stopped me from being on the council is Lisa DiGiulio,” Her- mansen said. DiGiulio acknowledged that she sub- mitted a nomination of Hermansen on the afternoon of Monday, July 15, but said she withdrew the nomination the day of the council meeting, July 25, after having sev- eral disagreements with Hermansen. She denied, however, that her withdrawal of the nomination had anything to do with Her- mansen’s potential support of Williams for the council president position. She empha- sized that her vote was not based on whether Hermansen would support Williams to be council president. Hermansen indicated that he will seek election to the council in November, saying he will do whatever he can to get the oppor- tunity because he says he is qualified. Both Hermansen and Marcus, along with environmental commission member Gregg Sgambati, picked up nominating petitions at the municipal building in order to seek election to the council in November. |
| Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • August 7, 2013 Ramsey Downtown pedestrians struck by motor vehicle Ramsey police report that two local pedestrians were struck by a motor vehicle late last month. On Thursday, July 25 at 11:22 p.m., a 23-year-old Upper Saddle River man and a 22-year-old Mahwah woman were walking eastbound in the center of the eastbound lane of travel (roadway between Bagels Boys 20 West Main and Brady’s at the Station 5 West Main) in Ramsey. A 1995 Team earns trophy The Ramsey 11U Select baseball team recently won the championship game of the 2013 Brian Casey Paramus Summer Tournament by defeat- ing Hasbrouck Heights 16-2. Coached by Brian Donovan, Mike Gaffney, Frank Sancilio, and Drew Strohmeyer, the players are Michael Sancilio, Danny Scott, Joey Win- terhalter, Tommy Gaff- ney, Cooper Mandel, Ben Bibergal, Ryan Strohm- eyer, Thomas Donovan, Tyler Botta, Alex Sch- neider, and Steven Turk. Not pictured: Brooks Thompson. two-door red Honda, being operated by a Ramsey man, 46, was traveling westbound nearing the intersection of West Main Street and Erie Plaza. As the two pedestrians crossed the westbound lane, they were struck by the red Honda. The Ramsey Police Department, Ramsey Ambulance Corps, and the Valley Hospital Paramedics were dis- patched. The Paramedics released both victims. The Mahwah woman refused any further medical treat- ment. The Upper Saddle River man was transported to Valley Hospital for minor injuries. Warnings were issued to the two pedestrians for failing to cross in a designated crosswalk. No summonses were issued to the driver. |
| August 7, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 5 Mahwah Recruits graduate from Junior Police Academy by Frank J. McMahon The Mahwah Police Department recently held its annual graduation for the participants in the Mahwah Junior Police Academy. The ceremony was held in the Ramapo Ridge Middle School gymnasium before about 300 parents, grandparents, and other relatives of this year’s recruits. This summer’s class included approximately 140 stu- dents who completed the intensive two-week program that simulates police officer training. Mahwah Police Sergeant Robert Curtis, the coordina- tor of the academy program, advised those in attendance that the Mahwah Junior Police Academy, which was started 12 years ago, emphasizes respect, discipline, and honesty through a rigorous program of physical training and mili- tary style experiences. Curtis said the program is for students who will be entering the sixth grade and have completed the first year of the Mahwah DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. The essential focus of the academy program, according to Curtis, is to build confidence in the student’s ability to deal positively with tough social situations. In addition, the program presents law enforcement in a posi- tive manner. Curtis explained that the program introduces recruits to techniques used by law enforcement personnel when they are making arrests for drunk driving, conducting searches, and fingerprinting. A highlight of the program each year, Curtis said, is when the recruits simulate the dangerous experience of driving under the influence of alcohol. The recruits, accompanied by an officer, drive a golf cart while wearing special goggles that simulate the dis- torting, confusing images seen by a drunk driver, which give the recruits a firsthand view of the risks of driving under the influence of alcohol. During their academy experience, the recruits wore uni- forms and were responsible for arriving on time every day. They were also expected to take notes on their training and experiences and discuss those experiences with their par- ents. Each day, as the parents dropped their kids off at the school, they were questioned by Curtis. Those recruits who had not discussed their training experiences with their par- ents had to do pushups. Recruits also took field trips to the Mountain Creek Water Park in Vernon, Darlington County Park in Mahwah, and Met Life Stadium. Several of the recruits received awards for various activ- ities and all the recruits attending the program received three personalized Junior Police Academy T-shirts as their “uniform of the day,” including a graduation T-shirt. They also attended a pizza party each Friday and a graduation party, dinner, and trip to Super Dome Athletic Facility in Waldwick following the graduation. In addition, they received an official Junior Police Academy sling backpack and a cooler lunch bag. Mahwah resident Michael Keller, one of this year’s Seniors invited to picnic at pool Mahwah seniors are invited to an Aug. 15 picnic at the Mahwah Municipal Pool at 700 Darlington Avenue. This free event will begin at noon. The picnic will include hot dogs, chips, ice cream, fruit, and soda, followed by enter- tainment and dancing. Those in attendance are are also welcome to swim. In the event of rain, the picnic will be held Aug. 16. For more information, call (201) 529-4949. recruits, said he had a great time at the academy and he learned a lot of new things, such as how handcuffs are put on people who are being arrested, what the police do in case of an armed robbery, how police officers take finger- prints, and the way K-9 police dogs are used. Keller said three of the highlights of the were the simu- lated drunk driving test, a demonstration put on by a tacti- cal team of police officers who described the methods they use to bring down a criminal holding a hostage, and the tour they took of a helicopter that was flown from Hacken- sack to Ramapo Ridge School. He said he also enjoyed the field trips. “I thought it was a lot of fun,” Keller said. “I’m happy I went to it.” During the graduation, the recruits heard complimen- tary remarks from Mahwah Mayor William Laforet who said he was told this was the best behaved class of recruits ever to attend the program. The keynote speaker, Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi, also complimented the recruits on completing the pro- gram. She told the recruits that they are the future leaders of Mahwah, the State of New Jersey, and in anything they decide to do in life. |
| Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • August 7, 2013 Mahwah Library hosts multiple programs for young readers The Mahwah Library will host various programs this month. The Teen Summer Reading Club will continue through Aug. 16. Teens and “tweens” who will be entering grades six through 12 in September may join and earn prizes along the way. Sign up at the teen librarian’s desk. Participants will be invited to “Teen Takeover Night” on Sept. 13 from 6 to 10 p.m. Parental permission forms are required for this event. On Aug. 7, the library will hold a Teen Read-a-thon for students who will be entering grades five through 12. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served and prizes awarded. Sign up is not required. Students in grades five through 12 are invited to Gaming Day. This program will be held Aug. 8 and 20 at 3 p.m. Attendees may drop in to play board games and Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, and Atari games. On Aug. 12, the library will present a screening of “Jaws” at 3 p.m. Students in grades six through 12 are welcome. Refreshments will be served. The film is rated PG-13. The teen summer book discussion group, Chat about That, will hold its final meeting of the season on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. “Books & Bites,” the summer book discussion group for “tweens” entering grades six through eight, will meet for the last time on Aug. 14 at 4 p.m. On Aug. 15, students in grades five through 12 are invited to drop in for “Duct Tape Fun” at 3 p.m. The library will provide the tape; participants will do the rest. Play “Percy Jackson Bingo” on Friday, Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. To celebrate the release of the movie “Percy Jackson and The Sea of Monsters,” those entering grades five through 12 may drop in and play bingo games based on the book and others in the popular series. Prizes will be awarded. A Teen Movie Marathon will be held on Monday, Aug. 19. The library will show “Warm Bodies” (PG-13) at 1:30 p.m. and “Hotel Transylvania” (PG) at 3:15 p.m. Refresh- ments will be served. On Aug. 21, teens and tweens may attend “Who is Doctor Who?” at 3 p.m. Students entering grades five through 12 may watch fan-made videos, make a special craft, and learn about the “Doctor” throughout the ages. Students in grades five through 12 may drop in to play board games and LEGOS on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 3 p.m. Snacks will be served. On Aug. 23, teens and tweens may show off their sing- ing talents at Crazy for Karaoke. The show will begin at 3 p.m. The library is located at 100 Ridge Road. For additional information, call (201) 529-READ. Area Celebrating their new team The Harmony Celebration Chorus recently elected a new management team, which includes Scott Brannon (Mt. Kisco), Anjali Pai (Washington Township), Grace Barreto (Fairfield), Georgette Chrystal (Scotch Plains), Beth Fulton (Glen Rock), Sharon Schubert (Teaneck), Jan MacCaskill (Denville,) and Tricia Martini (Ho-Ho-Kus).The chorus is part of Sweet Adelines International and rehearses every Wednesday at Temple Israel, 475 Grove Street in Ridgewood. The chorus welcomes new members. For more information, call (201) 689-6896, e-mail harmony.celebration@gmail.com or visit www.harmonycelebra- tion.com. Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, through grant funds administered by the Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural and Historical Affairs. |
| August 7, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 7 Mahwah Township students win Joyce Kilmer Poetry Contest As part of the celebration of this year’s 100 th Anniversary of the writing of the Joyce Kilmer poem, “Trees,” the Mahwah Historic Preserva- tion Commission sponsored a Joyce Kilmer Poetry Contest. This event was open to Mahwah middle school and high school students, who were judged on separate levels. The students were asked to use poetry or prose to express the sentiments of Joyce Kilmer or celebrate his life. The prizes, which were donated by Inserra Supermarkets, Inc., were Barnes and Noble Book- sellers’ Gift Certificates of $100 for first prize, $50 for second prize, and $25 for third prize. At the high school level, Sara Zaat won first prize for her poem, “Expertise.” Kyle Dubiel, earned second prize for his poem, “Joyce’s Choice,” and Amy Naslonski won third prize for her poem, “A Tribute to the Sentiments of Joyce Kilmer.” At the middle school level, Amira Arora won first prize for her poem, “Joyce Kilmer: One of a Kind.” Second prize went to Aryaan Arora for his poem, “Joyce Kilmer: Life at Risk.” Justin Lazer, who wrote “Just in Case,” and Sara Levitsky, who wrote “Since the Love for Trees,” tied for third prize. The contest winners received their prizes and accolades at a special ceremony held at Mahwah Township Hall. In addition to the gift certificates, Mahwah Mayor William Laforet presented each student with a Mayor’s Diamond Club membership certificate. Joyce Kilmer Poetry Contest winners display their prizes and Mayor’s Awards. First row: Sarah Levitsky, Justin Lazer, Sara Zaat, Aryaan Arora, and Amira Arora. Second row: Mayor Bill Laforet, Amy Naslonski, and Historic Preservation Chairperson Barbara Shanley. Not pictured: Kyle Dubiel. Clothing Closet Ministry offering free seasonal clothing The Clothing Closet Ministry at the Ramapo Reformed Church has free seasonal clothing available for infants, children, and adults. Items include a variety of sweaters, coats, jackets, shirts, jeans, dresses, sneakers, shoes, and more. For a referral, call the Mahwah Township Department of Human Services at (201) 529-5757. Mahwah residency is not required. An appointment will be made with the volunteers of the Clothing Closet. The thrift shop is located at the rear of the education building of the church located at the corner of Island Road and West Ramapo Road in Mahwah. Donations of seasonal clothing are accepted on Wednes- days from 9:30 a.m. to noon. |
| Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • August 7, 2013 Area Conboy becomes director of Community Meals On Aug. 1, Commu- nity Meals, Inc. welcomed Rebecca Conboy as execu- tive director of the Meals on Wheels team. Conboy will play a key role in the coordination of CMI’s ser- vices, community outreach, and client relations. She brings with her many years of experience in the health care community, both as a professional and as a volun- teer. Conboy is a Ridgewood resident and has been a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and other commu- nity-based organizations for many years. She is a trained hospice worker and has a professional background in corporate communications. CMI also announced that Stacey Gilmar- tin, the previous executive director, will be leaving the organization. Gilmartin has dedicated her time and energy to the man- agement of Community Meals’ services for the past seven years. Those within the organization thanked Gilmartin for her service, professionalism, and compassion, and wished her the best of luck in the next chapter of her career. Jaqueline Lauer, CMI’s assistant direc- tor, is also leaving the organization. CMI noted that Lauer has been an important member of the administration team for the last year, and thanked her for her many con- tributions. To learn more about CM I., call (201) 447- 8295, or e-mail communitymeals@verizon. net. Information about CMI’s non-profit “meals on wheels” organization can also be found online at www.communitymealson- wheels.org. Kenneth Farrell promoted Rebecca Conboy and Stacey Gilmartin Glen Rock resident Kenneth Farrell has been appointed vice president of credit administration at the Lakeland Bank in Oak Ridge. Farrell has more than 20 years of banking experience, most recently with CIT Bank in Livingston as a senior credit underwriter. Prior to that, he was with First Franchise Capital (formerly Irwin Franchise Capi- tal) as the portfolio and risk manager. His career began at Midlantic Bank in 1992. Farrell holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Seton Hall University in South Orange. Lakeland Bancorp, the holding company for Lakeland Bank, has $3.3 billion in total assets with 52 offices spanning eight north- ern New Jersey counties: Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren. Lakeland Bank, headquartered in Oak Ridge, offers an extensive array of consumer and commercial products and services. Visit LakelandBank.com. Kenneth Farrell |
| August 7, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 9 Ramsey Recent black bear sightings prompt warnings A black bear is being sighted in the northwest part of Ramsey that includes Myrtle, Manor, Pine Tree, and Car- riage Lane. The borough’s police department reminds resi- dents of the following tips if they should see the bear. • Do not feed or approach the bear. • Remain calm and make the bear aware of your pres- ence. Talking or clapping will help. • Make sure the bear has an escape route. • Make noise, bang pots or pans; raise your arms and look as large as possible. • Bears may utter huffs or pops and snap their jaws as a warning if you are too close. • Bears may bluff charge if cornered. • Do not make direct eye contact with a bear. • Do not run away from a bear; slowly back away. DEP wildlife experts stress that a black bear passing through a residential area should not be considered a prob- lem, as long as it is behaving normally and is not posing a threat. If the bear is causes damage or becomes a nuisance, call the Ramsey Police Department at (201) 327-2400 or the New Jersey Department of Environmental Division of Fish and Wildlife at 1(877) WARN DEP. In a recent press release, Department of Environmen- tal Protection Commissioner Bob Martin noted that it is important not to feed bears. It is illegal to intentionally feed black bears in New Jersey and punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 per offense. But the more common problem is unintentional bear feed- ing by homeowners who unknowingly make household trash, pet foods, and other food sources easily available for bears to find and eat. “Securing your trash and eliminating obvious sources of food for bears, such as pet food left on decks, bird feed- ers, or food residues left in barbecue grills, is the best way to keep bears from being attracted to your home or prop- erty,” said David Chanda, director of the State Division of Fish and Wildlife. Bears have been sighted in all 21 New Jersey counties, and bear-human encounters have occurred a bit more fre- quently in recent years in places outside of traditional bear country, including more heavily populated suburban areas of the state. Area residents are urged to use certified bear-resistant garbage containers, if possible. Otherwise, store all gar- bage in containers with tight-fitting lids and place them along the inside walls of the garage or basement, or in a sturdy shed or another secure area. Wash garbage containers frequently with a disinfectant solution to remove odors. Put out garbage on collection day, not the night before. Those who choose to feed birds should do so during daylight hours, and bring feeders indoors at night. Suspend birdfeeders from a free-hanging wire, making sure they are at least 10 feet off the ground. Clean spilled seeds daily. Immediately remove all uneaten food and food bowls used by pets fed outdoors. Clean outdoor grills and utensils to remove food and grease residue to minimize odors. Store grills securely. Do not place meat or sweet foods in compost piles. Remove fruit or nuts that fall from trees in your yard. According to the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wild- life website, black bears are the largest land mammal in New Jersey. They are an integral part of the state’s natu- ral heritage and a vital component of healthy ecosystems. Since the 1980s, the state’s black bear population has been increasing and expanding southward and eastward from the forested areas of northwestern New Jersey. Division of Fish and Wildlife personnel use an integrated approach to managing New Jersey’s black bear population, fostering coexistence between people and bears. For further information regarding black bears visit www.njfishandwildlife.com. |
| Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • August 7, 2013 The long-term turf solution Using sports as a metaphor for life is a good way to start an explanation of why things do not always work out. Sports are a great way to convince people to exercise if they are not imbued with the sort of self-discipline that inspires Olympic gymnasts and figure skaters and, con- versely, convinces soldiers to throw themselves under enemy tanks with satchel charges or on top of barbed wire attached to land mines. Olympic athletes go for the glory, but members of the military have been known to take risks for love of country rather than love of themselves. You do not go home at the end of the game if you do, so the stakes have to be high, such as saving your country from foreign invasion. If you make that foreign invasion plausible to the troops in the trenches, the best people on your side are willing to throw away their lives. As the foreign invasion becomes less and less plausible, the IQ scale of the human sacrifice victims plummets. Cowards and “individualists,” as the Soviets once called them, are not going to take the jump in any case. For those guys who actually want to live and are difficult to motivate, you have commissars and NKVD “battle police” who shoot anybody who turns tail. In America, anything drastic should also be voluntary. Public schools do not have hang-gliding teams, fencing teams with sharpened blades and no masks, or high-speed motorcycle racing teams. Glen Rock right now is polarized by a much saner and healthier controversy: How does the borough make Lower Faber Field off Doremus Avenue safer for young athletes whose games are troubled by poor natural turf and occa- sional rocks? A resident group called Game On Glen Rock offered to pay the full cost of refurbishing the field with artificial turf, which is loved by many sports parents, not much loved by young athletes, and utterly hated by environmentalists. The Glen Rock Borough Council told the Game On Glen Rock supporters -- repeatedly -- that they would consider a refur- bishing if the volunteer group raised every bit of the money themselves. The council members as individuals cautioned the volunteers that fundraising was not what it once had been and that they could have a tough time raising that kind of money. Now, just a few years later, the cost of the field work is an estimated $2.5 million, while donations on hand after much larger pledges are said to be about $60,000. Game On supporters are asking the borough council take advantage of low interest rates to bond the project. People who are not actively involved in the sports pro- gram are urging the council not to bond the project. As one resident said at a recent meeting,” My daughter is a great dancer, but I’m not asking you to pay for it...There’s no more free lunch.” I heartily concur. It would have been great if the school sent my kids to Paris and the Riviera so they could appreci- ate the influence these places had on Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald, but I was not about to ask for the schools to fund the trip. That was a job for me if I wanted it. Somehow, I just did not have the cash on hand. I was already paying for my daughter’s piano lessons with the last living student of Jean Sibelius. Some of the environmentalists are convinced that the field should be refurbished -- but with real grass, not plastic turf. Other taxpayers with excellent credentials believe that bonding that kind of money is not a great idea. A third force emerged at the most recent meeting: People who urge that the money on hand, perhaps supplemented by a modicum of municipal money, but not anything vaguely resembling $2.5 million, be used with municipal and volunteer labor to recondition a natural turf field. Some people, of course, can be trusted to take the argu- ments to extremes. The present field was called “dan- gerous.” Last time I looked, the young athletes were not draftees. You can get hurt in any sport at any time. I vol- unteered for Airborne in 1967 but you have no idea how many football players used “football injuries” to either avoid the draft or leave the Army when they saw the food and the lists of casualties. I was injured in training, and one guy who left in the same medical discharge group as mine told me confidentially that he expected to go back to play- ing semi-pro football as soon as he got home after being declared unqualified for active service. I had X-rays of my training injury, so I placed myself at a slightly different level of patriotism. After I heard that 78 percent of American civilians, including Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter, wanted William Calley pardoned for the My Lai massacre, I decided the semi-pro football guy had done the right thing after all. A couple of my high school buddies who were in combat and decorated for valor said they would never do it again unless the communists invaded Canada. That made me feel better. We are told that kids who cannot find fields for sports are at risk for drug abuse. Wake up, America! All kids are at risk for drug abuse. Athletes sometimes forgo smok- ing because it interferes with their wind, and I can vouch for the fact that the only reason I never smoked marijuana while I was in the service was because I never had smoked cigarettes. We used to drink turpin hydrate -- Army issue cough syrup -- for jags, and that stuff definitely had both alcohol and codeine in it: You could tell from the lurid dreams you had after taking more than a few sips. When the U.S. was losing 500 men a week and your des- ignation was “light infantryman” or “machine gunner,” the menace of getting hooked on cough syrup was the least of anybody’s worries. The guys who went to Europe or South Korea may not have had the same excuse, but a lot of them did it, too. I would say that athletics are a somewhat useful antidote to the menace of narcotics, but getting on the Advanced Placement and honors track or into serious classical music are even better. Calculus and Mozart are not made easier Generous gift by getting stoned while you do your homework or practice your lesson. Sadly enough, the idea of hardy and hearty pioneers and department of public works employees with free time fixing the field collides with the first and most expensive problem with Lower Faber Field: drainage. The field is so low and so close to Diamond Brook that it floods routinely during heavy rains or quick snow melts. There is a long-range solution that could do some good: People should give up the idea of any new local construc- tion that involves asphalt shingles or asphalt driveways, and they should plant these vast do-nothing mowed lawns with small trees and shrubs so more water is absorbed right on the residential property and less water flows into the drainage streams. Veterans Field in Ridgewood has turned into a lake a number of times during the autumn rains, and cars have drowned there. The ground floor of Ridgewood Village Hall has been written off for serious office space because the flood water is simply beyond anyone’s con- trol. The same problem falls on every community that has streams running through them. Those streams cannot handle the excess water that is no longer being absorbed by natural ground cover, and the resultant flooding covers lowlands. Turning the flooded grass into flooded plastic is not even a pass-along solution. The problem is exacerbated as the rain falls on the plastic turf, has nowhere to go but downhill, and floods the streams. The start of the effort should be with volunteers, includ- ing both the sports parents and the environmental support- ers. Eliminating runoff by planting space now covered by lawn grass with smaller trees and shrubs could reduce the overflow into the streams to the point where it might even- tually be worthwhile to send the DPW crews out to remove the rocks, and then revitalize the field with topsoil, organic fertilizer, and real grass. The real grass would be more fun and safer for the young athletes, and would help reduce flooding and even the carbon footprint. Plastic grass is not the answer. Neither is hitting up the weary taxpayers whose kids are done with amateur sports. Nature is cooperative. Human nature should be pointed that way. If the environmentalists, the sports parents, and the tax-watchers can all get on the same team they can work out an answer to this problem. But they all have to drop the sports stadium idea of winners and losers and go with a plan for winners and winners and winners -- the young ath- letes who prefer natural grass, the environmentalists who worry about runoff and global warming, and the taxpayers who have had more than enough of paying for stuff they do not personally want or need. Emmanuel Cancer Foundation Northern Regional Director Laura Savage (right) accepts a check for $5,000 from MSO ® , Inc., an insurance rating/service bureau located in Glen Rock. The check represents the proceeds from the 20 th Annual MSO Golf Outing. Attendees and companies had the opportunity to sponsor a hole, with proceeds going to Emmanuel Cancer Founda- tion. The check was delivered to ECF by Jan Scites, Megan Richards, and Pepper Treuvey. Richards and Treuvey are pictured here with Savage. For over 19 years, MSO has held a bi-weekly food collection for the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation (ECF) and their food pantry (www.emmanuelcancer.org). ECF provides much-needed support to New Jersey families of children who have been diagnosed with cancer. The foundation’s regional center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue in Midland Park. |
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| Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES C I, II, III & IV • August 7, 2013 LAN Project Spotlight: Mount Beacon Incline Railway Restoration onstructed in 1901 by entrepreneurs who were charmed out its history, the firm has been the recipient of more than 20 awards for innovative architectural design, project management, by the beauty of the Hudson Highlands, the Mount Beacon and business management. Recently, LAN received an Outstand- Incline Railway carried 3.5 million visitors to the summit between 1902 and 1978. The 2,200-foot long track rose 1,540 feet above ing Design Award from Learning by Design Magazine for its work sea level and was at John Hill School, in Boonton, New Jersey. The firm has been on Zweig White’s Hot Firm list for the past two years, and was the world’s steep- named one of the Top Design Firms by Engineering News-Record est passenger New York. LAN adopted sustainable design and has on staff 24 incline. In 1983, a fire swept the LEED Accredited Professionals through the U.S. Green Building mountainside and Council. In addition to architectural, civil, mechanical, and plan- destroyed the rail- ning capabilities, the firm offers a wide range of environmental way. services, including water pollution control, indoor air quality sam- pling, storage tank designs and removals, regulatory compliance Through a col- laborative process, assistance, occupational safety, asbestos surveys and abatement, LAN Associates and LSRP services. Engineering, Plan- LAN serves clients throughout ning, Architecture, the United States and Canada. Surveying, Inc. Its Midland Park headquarters is (LAN) has provided the Mount Beacon Incline Railway located in a historic building at Restoration Society with a detailed restoration concept 445 Godwin Avenue. For more plan, including architectural, interpretive, and design information about LAN, visit elements for the incline railway, located in scenic Hud- www.lan-nj.com or contact Kim son’s Mount Beacon Park. The architectural style and Vierheilig, AIA, LEED AP BD+C material selection contextually integrate the base and summit station with the built environment. The base at (201) 447-6400. station building was designed to match a traditional Adirondack style building, incorporating heavy timber Photos courtesy of Mount Beacon Incline Railway. framing, stone veneer and masonry piers, glass, and stand- ing seam architectural metal roofing building materials. The building will be completely ADA accessible, enabling seam- less transition from bike and car to rail. The summit station was developed in a horizontal layout to integrate the building with the hillside while preserving and featuring the views of the Hudson River. Implementing organic and natural materials for each structure harmoniously blends the buildings into the natural park environment. A network path system will provide a link to the parking lots and extend the original foot path, preserved as part of the design concept. “The project will be a great nature park that will someday be a world class one, with miles of lush hiking trails, beautifully planned landscapes and facilities, research and interpretive spaces, access for Americans of all abilities, eco-friendly power alternatives and LEED certification,” said Mike Colarusso, president of the Mount Beacon Incline Railway Restoration Society. This site was recently placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior and is also on the New York State Register. LAN is one of the largest full-service architectural and engineer- ing firms in Northern New Jersey. Founded in 1965, the Midland Park-based firm has grown to more than 70 employees. Through- |
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| Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • August 7, 2013 Keane Fit & Wellness is waiting to serve you! K eane Fit & Wellness draws on Sheila Keane’s 18 years of expe- rience in the health and fitness industry and her extensive educational back- ground, including a master’s degree in exercise science and two years as a physical therapy assistant. Services include one-to-one per- sonal training in a private studio or the comfort of your own home, and Muscle Activation Techniques. Sheila offers training for weight loss and general fit- ness; however, her diverse background also qualifies her to work with older adults, especially those with arthritis and osteoporosis. She is pleased to also offer services for individuals suf- fering with Parkinson’s disease. Train- ing is customized to your personality and goals. Muscle Activation Techniques are also available. MAT speeds muscle recovery, increases the joints’ range of Sheila Keane motion, eliminates compensatory pat- terns, reduces risk of injury by insuring muscles function optimally, and improves athletic performance and execution of everyday activities. Sheila recommends a MAT session prior to beginning any training program to ensure that your muscles are all working optimally. She also suggests periodic treatment to keep your body in perfect running order. Keane Fit & Wellness is located in Ridgewood. Call 201-341-0183 and get started! |
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| August 7, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 31 Mahwah Minutes Mahwah Chamber announces August events The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced its August events. The Chamber’s August Luncheon is set for Aug. 15 at Restaurant L located at 9 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale. The event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Members and non-members will have the opportunity to meet and network with other businesses while enjoying a delightful lunch. Restaurant L is known for its innova- tive “New American” cuisine. Those who attend will have a choice of entrée at this luncheon. Members are invited to bring their promotional materials for the Chamber’s media table. The cost of the luncheon is $35 for Chamber mem- bers and $50 for non-members. Advance reservations are encouraged. On Thursday, Aug. 22, the Chamber will host a free Morning Meet & Greet. This networking event, sponsored by Sharp Electronics Corporation at One Sharp Plaza in Mahwah, will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. The Meet & Greet offers members and non-members an opportunity to network with other businesses and learn what is new and exciting with the Chamber. Attendees are invited to bring their promotional material and literature for display on the event’s information table. There is no cost for Chamber members or non-members; pre-registra- tion is encouraged, but is not required. Refreshments will be served. For reservations and other information, call the Cham- ber office at (201) 529-5566, or visit at Mahwah.com. The Chamber is based at 65 Ramapo Valley Road, Suite 211 in Mahwah. For additional information about member- ship, contact MRCC Executive Director Sharon Rounds at (201) 529-5566. The Chamber may also be contacted at www.mahwah.com and info@mahwah.com. Scout sponsors science sessions Girl Scout Ariel Murphy of Troop 903 is offering a series of Summer Saturday Science Workshops at the Mahwah Public Library as part of her Gold Award requirements. The program is open to students in grades two through five and runs from 11 a.m. to noon. On Aug. 17, participants in Better Buildings will build a structure from newspaper and tape, testing height and strength principals. Participants will also experiment with the physical properties of buoyancy. Space is limited. Register at the library at 100 Ridge Road or e-mail tempestsprite@yahoo.com Nursery school offers summer program Pinnacle Learning Center Preschool will hold its summer program through Aug. 23. Children ages two through six are invited to attend. The program features theme days, arts and crafts, and water play. The school is open from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Registration for the 2013-14 school year is under way. For more informa- tion, call (201) 512-3313. PBA plans Golf Outing The Mahwah Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 143 will sponsor a Golf Outing on Monday, Sept. 16. The event will be held at Apple Ridge Country Club in Mahwah. The PBA is seeking golfers, and donations of goods and services to be used as prizes. There are a number of spon- sorship opportunities available. Proceeds from the outing will benefit the PBA’s scholarship program, assistance to injured or disabled members and their families, and local charities. For more information, or to arrange to have a dona- tion picked up, contact Eric Larsen at (201) 519-2359, Kevin McCombs at (201) 741-5378, or the Mahwah PBA at (201) 529-1000. The PBA may be contacted by e-mail at mahwahpba143@yahoo.com, or via its website at www. mahwahpba143.com. Reading groups now in progress The Mahwah Public Library’s Summer Reading Clubs are under way. Mahwah children, teens, and adults are log- ging their summer reads on their Reader Rewards Cards. This year, 45 adults have entered the SummerRead con- test. The program offers patrons the opportunity to win some great prizes just for visiting the library. Each day a cardholder visits the library to borrow a book, magazine, DVD, or CD, he or she will receive a stamp on his or her Reader Rewards card. Prizes for the program include car magnets, T-shirts, mugs, and tote bags for every 10 stamps received. After receiving 10 stamps, participants earn a ticket for the contest to win a new Kindle eReader. The Reader Rewards program will run until Labor Day. The Mahwah Public Library is located at 100 Ridge Road. For more information call (201) 529-READ, or visit mahwahlibrary.org. Holy Cross to holds school registration Registration for Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Nurs- ery School, located at 125 Glasgow Terrace in Mahwah is now in progress. The school offers classes for children ages two-and-a-half to five years of age. A Mommy and Me class is available for children ages 16 months through two-and-a-half years. To make an appointment to see the school, call (201) 529-2117. Emergency service group seeks members Mahwah Emergency Medical Services, Inc. is seeking members to staff its lifesaving team. Membership is open to anyone who is 16 years of age or older. Training and cer- tification are provided. For more information about joining the team, call (201) 529-9301 or (201) 327-2252 and leave a message, or e-mail JoinMahwahEMS@gmail.com. Senior Center marks 10th Anniversary The Mahwah Senior Center, located at 475 Corporate Drive is celebrating its 10 th Anniversary this year. This upbeat gathering place for township seniors and their families, caregivers, elder service providers, and the community at large, is located in town hall. The center, with its strong belief in vitality at all ages, places significant emphasis on health and wellness pro- gramming, intergenerational events, fitness, support groups of many kinds, arts & crafts classes, multi-cultural programs, computer classes, and various other educational and recreational activities. In addition to scheduled programs, seniors can enjoy the center’s library, computer area, games, and art exhibits. Lunch is provided one day a month. A free monthly cal- endar lists all the activities, menus, and programs for the month. Seniors may also come to the center for assistance with personal matters to obtain information and support from the Elder Affairs staff and from partnering organizations that provide services including veterans’ assistance, health insurance counseling, tax return preparation, legal assis- tance, and individual client advocacy. The center, which receives its core funding from the Township of Mahwah, maintains a multi-cultural atmo- sphere in which thousands of seniors have been taking charge of their health and thriving. Local officials plan to mark the center’s anniversary in the fall. To contact the senior center, call (201) 529-5757, extension 213. Library loans eBook readers The Mahwah Public Library now offers pre-loaded eBook readers to patrons. The library has five Kindle Paperwhites available. Each Kindle Paperwhite is loaded with over 40 titles, ranging from classics such as Charlotte Bronte’s “Jane Eyre” to contemporary fiction and non-fic- tion best-sellers like “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn. Library cardholders may borrow a Kindle for two weeks and may renew it for an additional two weeks, provided there is no one waiting for a device. To borrow an eReader, Mahwah residents must have a valid Mahwah Library card, be at least 18 years old, and may not have any outstanding fines or overdue items. EBooks are offered through the Bergen County Coop- erative Library System’s “eBCCLS”, which allows library patrons throughout the county access to eBooks. For more information about the e-reader lending ser- vice, visit www.mahwahlibrary.org or contact the refer- ence department at (201) 529-READ. We welcome press releases and photographs from our readers. E-mail items to editorial@villadom.com. Dead- line is Wednesday at noon the week prior to publication. We reserve the right to edit all submissions. |
| Page 32 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • August 7, 2013 Obituaries Melvin J. Arochas Melvin J. Arochas of Mahwah died July 30. He was 74. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was an electrician with PATH (Port of Authority Trans Hudson). He is survived by his wife Dorothy “Dee” Arochas and his children Jay D. Arochas, Jennifer L. Gonzalez, and Jonathan T. Arochas. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one nephew. He was predeceased by his daughter Misty J. Heinsmen and his brother Jerry I. Arochas. Arrangements were made by Becker Funeral Home in Westwood. Memorial dona- tions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256. Andrew P. Kohler Andrew P. Kohler of Toms River, formerly of Mahwah, died July 29. He was 69. He had a career in aviation, and had worked for Associated Aircraft Group in Dutchess County, New York, prior to retiring in 2012. He is survived by his wife Helen, his children Denise Domer and Andrew C. Kohler, and two grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Joseph A. Kowkabany Senior Joseph A. Kowkabany Sr. of Ridgewood died July 30. He was 95. He was an administrator for Burns & Roe Engi- neering and Construction for many years before he retired. He was a member of Activities Unlimited in Haworth. He is survived by his children Valerie A. Kowkabany of High- land Mills, New York and Joseph Jr. of Jackson. He is also survived by three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and his sister Gladys Helow. He was predeceased by his wife Yvonne. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to the Christian Health Care Senior Day Center, 301 Sicomac Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Charles D. Metzler Charles D. Metzler of Glen Rock died July 22. He was 73. He was a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace College. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Breisch), his children Scott of Haddonfield and Kim (Desmond) of Frankfurt, Ger- many, and four grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Caggiano Funeral Home in Fair Lawn. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Michael Anthony Misura Michael Anthony Misura of Waldwick died July 27. He was 38. He had worked for Di Pippo Farm for a number of years. He was a member of the Wyckoff Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and the Italian American Social Club in Waldwick. He is survived by his brother Bryan P. Misura and sister-in-law Michelle, his niece Jayden, and nephew Ethan. He is also survived by aunts and uncles Judy and Harral Rickley, and Ed and Valerie Berger. He was prede- ceased by his parents Robert Misura and Linda Di Pippo. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Ameri- can Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Audrey L. Nelson Audrey L. Nelson, nee Lawson, of Franklin Lakes died July 29. She was 83. She attended Wheaton College and received her BS from New York University. She worked as a bacteriologist and allergist assistant to Dr. Joseph L. Goldman in Manhattan before retiring in the 1990s. She volunteered with local charities and Planned Parenthood. She was a member of High Mountain Presbyterian Church and was a member of its choir. She was a member of the Pro Arte Choral and the Ridgewood Country Club, and a former member of the Indian Trail Club. She is survived by her chil- dren Holly Nelson Rickert and Scott Palmer Nelson, both of Wyckoff, and seven grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence B. Nelson. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memo- rial donations may be made to the Audrey Nelson Memo- rial Organ Fund, High Mountain Presbyterian Church, 730 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. Jo Ann Nowack Jo Ann Nowack, nee DeZurney, of Mahwah died July 30. She was 66. She was a graduate of Mahwah High School, and went on to have a life-long career as a certified nurse assistant. Her last assignment was at Milford Manor in West Milford. She is survived by her children Derek Nowack, Brandon Nowack, and Maggi Mann. She is also survived by four grandchildren and her sister Marlene Kwak. She was predeceased by her parents John (“Pal”) and Margaret DeZurney. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh- Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial dona- tions may be made to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Jeremiah ‘Jeff’ Purtell Jeremiah “Jeff” Purtell of Arlington, Virginia, formerly of Allendale, Fair Lawn, Bronx, New York, and Pawleys Island, South Carolina, died July 20. He was 83. He was a U.S. Army and Army Reserve veteran. He graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School and Manhattan College in the Bronx. He retired from AT&T (formerly Western Electric) in 1995 after 38 years of service. During his career, he served in New York City and Newark, conducting wage and salary studies, and was a consultant in labor relations for manufacturing locations nationwide. As president of the New Jersey Self Insurers Association, he chaired a coalition that successfully achieved major reforms in New Jersey’s workers’ compensation law, and received the New Jersey Assembly’s highest commendation for the outstand- ing work he rendered to the workers and the business com- munity. He was appointed by Governor Tom Kean to a task force to review workers’ compensation benefits. He was a life member and treasurer of the Holiday Observers, committee chairman for Boy Scouts of America Troop 59, baseball and soccer coach for the Allendale Athletic Asso- ciation, and lector at Guardian Angel R.C. Church in Allen- dale. He was a member of the Precious Blood R.C. Church in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. He is survived by his wife Brenda, his children Maureen Malloy of West Ches- ter, Pennsylvania, Patrick Purtell of Arlington, Virginia, Michael Purtell of Glenside, Pennsylvania, Jeremy Purtell of Alexandria, Virginia, Meghan Ballatt of Mountainside, and Dan Purtell of Arlington, Virginia. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his siblings Thomas Purtell and Margaret Purtell. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Louise Samuels Louise Samuels, nee Burnett, of Ridgewood died July 29. She was 95. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ridgewood, and a member of Springfield Mora- vian Church in Jamaica. She is survived by her children Victor, Stanley, Winston, and Fay Reid, 18 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 20 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Reginald, Ebineezer, and Daniel Burnett. She was predeceased by her husband Frederick Samuels, her son Franklin Samuels, and her sib- lings Joseph, Lynford, Charlie, and Kingsley Burnett, and Rheta Hill. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Otto Seel Otto Seel, formerly of Ramsey, died July 10. He was 92. He is survived by his children Margaret Moffitt of Roanoke, Virginia, George Seel of Belgrade, Maine, and four grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or Angels of Assisi. A memo- rial service will be held on Aug. 17 at Saint Paul’s Church, 193 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Robert Sergeant Robert Sergeant of Hawthorne, formerly of Midland Park, died July 30. He was 59. He received a bachelor’s degree from Ramapo College. He is survived by his sister Amy Cortazzo, his niece and nephew, Sara and Thomas Shortway, and one great-nephew. He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Betty (nee Ward) Sergeant. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to The Valley Hospital, 223 North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Elizabeth Ann ‘Betty’ Woetzel Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Woetzel, nee Neill, of Midland Park died July 30. She was a homemaker. She was member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Allendale. She was a vol- unteer for the Valley Hospital Auxiliary and a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 130 in Midland Park. She is survived by her children Elizabeth Ann Dobson of Jamaica, Frederick Woetzel of Richmond, Virginia, Sandra Rosato of Ramsey, and James Woetzel of Midland Park. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great- granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband Fred Woetzel. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home n Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 55 George Street, Allendale NJ 07401. |
| August 7, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 33 Ramsey Review to attend Leisure Club meetings. Sessions are held at 10:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Lutheran Church, 55 Wyckoff Avenue. Dues are $15. Ambulance corps seeks new members The Ramsey Ambulance Corps is seeking volunteers to serve as EMTs and drivers, and to handle administrative tasks. For 60 years, the corps has been dedicated to pro- viding emergency medical care to the residents and busi- nesses in the community. The independent, not-for-profit organization is staffed by trained volunteers. Membership is open to individuals 16 years of age or older. Training and certification are provided. For more information, call President Laura Behrmann (201) 341-1243 or e-mail memb ership@ramseyambulance.org. Drive to benefit CFA The Chiro Health Spa of Ramsey will be collecting food for the Center for Food Action in Mahwah now through Sept. 30. The center is in need of non-perishable items, including peanut butter, jelly, canned meat and tuna, macaroni and cheese, rice, beans, hearty soups, pasta, cereal, spaghetti sauce, canned fruits and vegetables, 100 percent juice, dia- pers (sizes 3, 4, 5, 6), infant formula, baby food, and dental hygiene products. Donations may be dropped off at 50 South Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey. Call (201) 962-7633 for details. Seniors plan ahead Ramsey Seniors are invited to the annual Senior Picnic on Sept. 11. The noon event will be held at the municipal pool on East Oak Street. The picnic will feature grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, salads, dessert, and more. The cost to attend is $5. Ramsey seniors may sign up at the borough hall, 33 North Central Avenue in Ramsey. Ramsey Day is set for Sept. 7 and the Crafty Knitters will man the seniors’ booth, selling contest tickets. The winner will receive a handmade afghan. Proceeds will fund the needleworkers’ project to provide afghans to veterans. The pickleball group meets on Tuesdays at Ramsey’s tennis courts from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cathy Murray and Jea- nette Ciccone teach the game. New players are welcome. Leisure Club announces events The Ramsey Leisure Club will hear a presentation by the pharmacist from Walgreens in Ramsey on Aug. 27. The program will include information about the various plans and options in the Medicare D program. The program is open to everyone. The club will travel to Lancaster, Pennsylvania Nov. 19 through 20. The trip will include a tour of the Gettysburg battlefield, the American Music Theater’s show “The First Noel,” and more. Space is limited. For reservations and details, call Connie at (201) 327-4170. Ramsey residents who are over the age of 55 are invited Community invited to Band Nights This August, the Junior Woman’s Club of Ramsey and the Ramsey Municipal Pool will present two Band Night performances at the town pool. The concerts will begin at 7 p.m. The Knightcrawlers will perform Aug. 9. Mary’s Basement will appear Aug. 23. The cost of tickets for adult pool members is $10. Tickets are $15 for adults who are not pool members. The cost for children is $5, regardless of their pool membership status. Tickets will be sold at the pool. Those who attend are encouraged to bring chairs, blan- kets, and food. For more information, visit www.ramseyju- niors.com. Proceeds will benefit the Ramsey Pool. Peach Pie Contest announced The Ramsey Farmers Market will host the New Jersey Council of Peaches’ first “Perfect Peach Pie Contest” on Aug. 11. The Ramsey Farmers Market was chosen as one of only two northern New Jersey markets to host the contest. The second contest will be held in Jersey City Heights. Pastry chef Michael Volpe, chef and owner of L’Arte della Pasticceria, will be the judge on the local level. The winner of the local contest will go on to submit his or her pie for a chance at the grand prize: dinner and an overnight stay for two in either Atlantic City or Cape May. Official rules and contest forms are available at www. ramseyfarmersmarket.org. Ramsey’s weekly market features a bounty of local produce and products from over 35 vendors, and includes organic and traditional fruits and vegetables, artisanal breads and cheeses, gluten-free baked goods, granola, pre- pared foods, local honey, organic maple syrup, homemade jams, local wine, free trade coffee and teas, many varieties of hummus, free range eggs, and much more. Each market day includes music, free children’s crafts, chef demos, and a surprise featured vendor. The Ramsey Farmers Market will be open Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ramsey Main Street train sta- tion parking lot through Nov. 24. Call (201) 675-6866. Church announces events On Aug. 25, the members of First Presbyterian Church will join Highlands Presbyterian Church of Allendale for a joint service and picnic at Crestwood Lake, 360 West Cres- cent Avenue in Allendale. The service will begin at 10 a.m. and the picnic will follow. From Sept. 8 through 15, First Presbyterian will host families from Family Promise. The church is seeking vol- unteers to assist with the overnight guests, and to provide food and welcome. The Family Promise program provides hospitality to the homeless and strives to keep families together in times of crisis. For more information, e-mail pjsimpson@aol.com. Redeemer sets Vacation Bible School The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, located at 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey, will host a Vacation Bible School Aug. 12 through 16. Children who will be four years old by Oct. 1 through students in grade four are invited to attend Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God! Infants through three-year-olds are welcome to join “My Grown-Up & Me” with a parent or guardian. Vacation Bible School will run from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Snacks will be served. The fee for the program is $15 for one child, $25 for two children, or $30 for three or more children. Space is limited. Registration forms, available in the church office, are due by July 22. Call (201) 327-0148, or e-mail office@redeemerramsey.org. |
| Page 34 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • August 7, 2013 ‘The Wolverine’ goes beyond muscles and mayhem by Dennis Seuling One of the problems faced by filmmakers who work on franchises is playing to both the franchise’s fan base and the general audience. There is no sense alienating either of those audience segments, since box office dol- lars are at stake. It is the rare franchise picture that fits the mythos and still works as a stand-alone entity. “The Wolverine,” an extremely literate superhero movie, is one of those films. Wandering the Yukon in a self-imposed exile after killing his beloved Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) to save the world, Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) is summoned to Tokyo by Yashida (Hal Yamanouchi), the dying Japa- nese billionaire Wolverine rescued from atomic annihi- lation in Nagasaki. Now facing unfamiliar surroundings and a different culture, he is doubly the outsider as both a mutant and a fish out of water. Logan, Wolverine’s alter ego, must acclimate himself to customs and rituals that go directly against his savage instincts. Along the way, Wolver- ine contends with an assortment of ninjas, samurais, yakuza, and a mysterious blonde named Viper (Svetlana Khodchenkova), who might be a mutant. In the midst of new adversaries, Wolverine must rely on new means to defend himself. When one of his most important powers is lost, he becomes particularly vulnerable. Hugh Jackman in a scene from ‘The Wolverine.’ Jackman is especially effective in this, his sixth outing as the clawed mutant. With muscles bulging and veins popping, he has turned himself into the picture’s primary special effect by means of rigorous physical conditioning and a special diet that has bulked him up, making him a comic book illustration come to life. His pained expression and scowls often make him look like a constipated bodybuilder. “The Wolverine” is one of the more character-driven superhero films of the last few years. Without bogging down the pace, it spends time delving into Logan’s inner demons, guilt, and sense of honor. This is one conflicted mutant, and his personal turmoil makes him all the more engaging and intriguing. Jackman does some first-rate acting. Director James Mangold provides plenty of action, particularly a wild scene staged in, and on top of, a bullet train racing at hundreds of miles per hour. This is a text- book example of how to use computer generated images to enhance and advance a story rather than merely show- case technology. There are also meticulously choreo- graphed fight scenes throughout which Wolverine gets to bare his claws and cause some serious chaos. The plot, which is filled with twists, deceit, conflict, and drama, ultimately builds to a loud crescendo. At this point, Mangold resorts to a number of clichés, but by then the viewer is hooked and goes along for the ride. The film’s primary flaw is a gratuitous romantic subplot between Logan and Yashida’s granddaughter, Mariko (Tao Okamoto). This is an odd choice in a movie clearly geared to appeal to fans of action and adventure. Admittedly, there are some very good roles in “The Wol- verine” for women, but the romance seems purposefully tacked on to widen the flick’s appeal to a female audi- ence. Rated PG-13, “The Wolverine” is a pleasant surprise, particularly in light of the far inferior “X-Men Ori- gins: Wolverine” from 2009. Mangold and Jackman are responsible for an intelligent, solid tale that goes beneath the muscles and mayhem to explore a mutant who is mighty physically but fragile psychologically. |
| August 7, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • Page 35 DVD collection features Biggers’ popular detective by Dennis Seuling “The Charlie Chan Collection” (Warner Home Video) is a four-disc DVD box set featuring the famous Asian-American detective Charlie Chan. Made in the late 1940s, these films are among the last pro- duced in a long-running franchise begun in 1931 with Warner Oland, who starred in 16 Charlie Chan pictures. This collec- tion contains four films starring two sub- sequent movie Chans: Sidney Toler, who made 22 films in the series; and Roland Winters, who made six. Charlie Chan was created by Earl Derr Biggers, who based the character on Honolulu detective Chang Apana. Big- gers’ Chan is benevolent, gentlemanly, and heroic, with an apt aphorism for any occa- sion. Although he works for the Honolulu police, his adventures take him to various parts of the world. In “Shadows over Chinatown,” Chan (Toler) heads for San Francisco on a murder case, where he encounters a mother trying to find her missing daughter and a young man searching for his missing girlfriend. Chan determines they are both looking for the same person and soon uncovers a gang that has been benefitting illegally from the insurance of the dead. In “The Golden Eye,” an Arizona gold mine is suddenly making a huge amount of money. The mine’s owner confides to Chan (Winters) that something is wrong and he fears for his life. When Charlie goes to the mine, pretending to be a visi- tor, he learns that the mine is being used as a cover for some major crimes and that someone will soon be murdered. Roland Winters stars in ‘The Charlie Chan Collection.’ The other two films in the set -- “Docks of New Orleans” and “Shanghai Chest” -- both star Winters. There are no extras. “Oblivion” (Universal Studios Home Entertainment) is set after an invasion of Earth by aliens who blew up the moon. Narrator Jack (Tom Cruise) tells view- ers, “We won the war, but lost the planet,” since the nuclear weapons used against the aliens also devastated the world. Now, survivors are being gathered and sent to the Saturn moon Titan to begin anew. A few people, Jack and Victoria (Andrea Riseborough) among them, have been assigned to stay behind to monitor and repair drones that hunt out lingering Fiona’s: New name; same owner Fiona’s Restaurateur Eddie Meto has changed the name of his new restaurant in Midland Park from Casa Bellisima to Fiona’s. Located at 118 Godwin Avenue, the former site of Legend’s Steakhouse, Fiona’s features fine Italian cuisine and excellent service. “It’s the same ownership, quality food and efficient service customers have come to expect since we opened in May, but with a new name,” said Meto. Fiona is his daughter’s name. Diners are invited to bring their own wine to complement their meal. The name change, Meto said, was made to avoid any confusion with his former Montvale restaurant, Bellissimo, which he sold to his nephew this year. “There is no connection now,” Meto said, noting that Jimmy Zeba, a former waiter at Portobello in Oakland, is his partner at Fiona’s. Call 201-857-5800. aliens, called Scavengers. Director Joseph Kosinski has fash- ioned an antiseptic-looking film that draws upon sci-fi clichés and better films, particularly “Planet of the Apes,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Dark City,” and “Star Wars.” The human characters act much like the robots they mind, and seem to have given up emotion. The tone is deadly serious -- even somber -- and the movie’s sense of self-importance soon becomes grating. This is a movie that thinks it is profound, but is not. Cruise continues to pursue action hero roles even though the time may have come for him to seek out more challenging, age- appropriate roles. There is a sad sameness and predictability to his performances of late. The two female leads are bland at best, and fail to create believable portrayals or elicit empathy. Both are as cold and lifeless as the dying planet they inhabit. Morgan Freeman, as the leader of a group of human survivors, brings to mind his body of work as a wise old codger. “Oblivion” attempts far too much, with expectations that the audience will go along for the ride and buy into all the plot tendrils. A lackluster, overly long picture that fails to provide ample payoff, it slogs along, sterile and lifeless, trying hard to be something more than it is. Extras on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include feature commentary with Cruise and Kosinski, deleted scenes, iso- lated score, and a multi-part making-of featurette. “Ishtar” (Sony Pictures Home Enter- tainment), written and directed by Elaine May, is a comic tale of two inept songwrit- ers, Rogers and Clarke (Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman), down on their luck and desperate for money. Taking the advice of their shifty agent (Jack Weston), they are whisked off on a tour of the mystical republic of Ishtar where, upon arrival, they are separately recruited into spying for opposing sides of a planned revolution, while simultaneously vying for the atten- tion of a gorgeous female freedom fighter (Isabelle Adjani). Clarke and Rogers, however, make worse spies than they do songwriters, and soon they are stranded in the desert with only a blind camel and several CIA assassins for company. Intended as an homage to the Bing Crosby/Bob Hope “road” pictures, “Ishtar” falls flat with lame jokes, two miscast leads, running gags that are more annoying than amusing, and Paul Wil- liams songs that are intentionally bad. The film was a costly bomb at the box office. These days, the movie doesn’t seem that bad, but it does wear out its welcome (continued on Crossword page) |
| Page 36 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • August 7, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) quickly. There are no extras on this Blu-ray director’s cut release. “The Sapphires” (Anchor Bay), inspired by a true story, is about four smart, gutsy young aboriginal Aus- tralian women who become unlikely stars in the most unlikely of places, with the most unlikely of allies. Set in 1968, the film follows Gail (Deborah Mailman), Cynthia (Miranda Tapsell), Julie (Jessica Mauboy), and Kay (Shari Sebbens) as they seize a risky, but irresist- ible, chance to launch a professional career singing for U.S. troops in Vietnam. Under the guidance of an R&B- loving Irish musician, Dave Lovelace (Chris O’Dowd), the girls transform themselves into a sizzling soul act and set out to make a name for themselves hundreds of miles from home. Racial tensions play a significant role in director Wayne Blair’s adaptation of Tony Briggs’ stage play. The serious consequences of their choice are emphasized as the girls and their manager witness the realities of the war firsthand. The movie works equally well as drama and comedy. Extras on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include a making-of featurette, interview with the original Sapphires, and a look at the music in the film. “The Sword in the Stone” (Disney Home Enter- tainment) is the Disney Company’s 1963 take on the Arthurian legend. The film has just been released in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack 50th Anniversary edition. In the midst of the Dark Ages, when England has no rightful ruler, a sword imbedded in a stone mysteriously appears in a London churchyard bearing the inscription, “Whoso pulleth out the sword of this stone and anvil is rightwise king born of England.” Scores of would-be kings travel to London to attempt the feat and thereby claim the throne. They all fail. Years later, in the English countryside, an 11-year-old squire nicknamed Wart is devotedly helping his foster brother Kay train to be a knight when he meets the great magician Merlin, who declares himself Wart’s mentor and claims he will lead the boy to his destiny. More episodic in structure than many of Disney’s animated features, “The Sword in the Stone” is none- theless enjoyable, with beautifully detailed animation. The script, however, misses the boat in the relationship between Merlin and Arthur, which could have been developed more. Bonuses include a never-before-seen alternate opening, the shorts “Brave Little Tailor” and “A Knight for a Day,” and the featurette “Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers.” |
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| August 7, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 39 Expansion celebrated Trinity Episcopal Church in Allendale recently held a ground breaking ceremony to mark and bless the sacred ground on which construction will begin for new classroom and community parish spaces. Participants includ- ded the Reverend Canon Gregory Jacobs, the Canon to the Ordinary of the Diocese of New- ark and Mayor Vince Barra from Allendale. Father Michael Allen led the service, which included parishioners encircling the footprint of the planned addition, symbolizing the People of God, by God’s grace, making sacred space. The ground was marked and the earth was ‘turned’ and blessed. Parishioners at Trinity Episcopal Church of North Bergen County represent communities of Allendale, Waldwick, Upper Saddle River, Saddle River, Wyckoff, Mahwah, and Ramsey. Left: Ruth Schulze, Tim Cross, Karen Roy, Anthony Baglino of Baglino Builders, Mayor Vince Barra, Canon Jacobs, the Reverend Allen, and Sharon Pierson. Not pictured: Lenny DiTo- maso of Landscape Perceptions, the landscape architect selected for the landscaping design portion of the project. Top left: Anthony Baglino, Baglino Builders, Allendale Mayor Vince Barra, and Canon Gregory Jacobs, Diocese of Newark. Top right: Canon Jacobs and Father Michael ringing a celebration at the close of the service. |
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