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Abma’s Farm, located at 700 Lawlins Road in Wyckoff, is Bergen County’s only produce, poultry, and pork farm. This family owned and operated farm grows close to 100 varieties of produce in Wyckoff during the growing season. Its award-winning farmers market, which is open year round, is stocked with GMO-free vegetables and fruits, hormone- and antibiotic-free chicken and pork, and eggs from cage-free chickens. Classes of 1978 and 1974 set joint reunion The Midland Park High School Class of 1978 and the Ho-Ho-Kus Class of 1974 will hold a combination 35 th and 39 th reunion on Friday, Oct. 25. The event will be held at the Brownstone House in West Paterson. For more information, contact Sondra Gnehm Lougee at sondra.lougee@gmail. com, Sandy Richardella Wright at sandy.richardella@gmail. com, or Robert Stemple at rbstemple@yahoo.com. Walking club forming The Valley Hospital Community Health Education Department will host a free educational program, “Healthy Steps Walking Club,” on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The group will meet at 9 a.m. at the Ridgewood Public Library located at 125 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. Healthy Steps is a 12-week walking program designed to encourage physical fitness among people of all ages in a fun and motivational atmosphere. Walking regularly can help reduce the risk of health conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes. Participants will meet the team leader and fellow walkers, and start off the season with health information and baseline screenings, including blood pressure, weight, body fat analysis, waist and hip measurements, and a health age risk assessment. Registration is required. For more information and to register, call (201) 291-6090 or visit www.valleyhealth. com/events. Space is limited. Sale slated at de Snoep Winkel The de Snoep Winkel Gift Shop and Tea Room at Chris- tian Health Care Center in Wyckoff will hold a Sidewalk Sale on Friday, Aug. 16. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Tea Room. Many items will be offered below cost, including baskets, seasonal gifts, garden and home decor, jewelry, and more. Additional items inside the shop will also be on sale. The shop is located off the Commons entrance of CHCC (use the 700 Mountain Avenue entrance). For more information, call (201) 848-5946. All proceeds from de Snoep Winkel benefit residents and patients of the center. Anyone interested in volunteer- ing at de Snoep Winkel may call Dot Faasse at (201) 848- 5797. For more information about this and other events, visit www.chccnj.org. Golf Outing to benefit Go4TheGoal, HUMC The Capital Grill in Paramus will host its Second Annual Golf Outing on Monday, Sept. 9. The outing will be held at the Hackensack Country Club at 800 Soldier Hill Road in Oradell. Proceeds from the event will benefit Go4TheGoal and the Pediatric Cancer Unit at Hackensack University Medical Center. The day will begin with transportation between the Capital Grille at Garden State Plaza and the Hackensack Country Club. Registration and lunch will be at 11 a.m. The round of golf will begin with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. At the 19 th hole, participants will find cocktails and prizes. The dinner and auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Capital Grill. Friends and family are invited to join the golfers at the dinner. The cost to attend is $450 per golfer; $150 for dinner only. Golfers score for ‘Billy’s Buddies’ Wally Parker, Larry Parker, Lee Parker, and Russ Parker were among the golfers who participated in the Wyckoff YMCA’s Fifth Annual Billy’s Buddies Golf Outing at Ballyowen Golf Club in Hamburg. The event, sponsored by the Luckow and Parker families, attracted 70 golfers in support of the Y’s Billy’s Buddies program, which provides families of children with Down syndrome with valuable resources, programs, and networking opportunities. The Y offers many programs for all types of special needs including Shining Star Express, and the Personal Partners fitness program. The Wyckoff Y is also home to the Quest Autism Foundation. The event was organized by Lee Parker, Y board member and owner of 3 Chicas Mexican Kitchen in Wyckoff. Jim Hourihan’s son, Billy, was the inspiration for the Billy’s Buddies programs. The Capital Grill is seeking sponsors and donations of auction items or services for the event. To donate to the auction, call (201) 628-4072. For donations of merchandise for the golf gift bags, contact Juliana at Paramus@tcgdine. com or (201) 845-7040. For information about sponsorship opportunities, e-mail Paramus@tcgdine.com. The Go4theGoal Foundation was founded and is run by Dr. Richard and Beth Stefanacci. The Stefanaccis lost their oldest son, Richard, at the age of 14 to Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. The foundation assists with help- ing children affected by cancer achieve their goals. To register for the outing, visit www.go4thegoal.org to obtain a brochure. Free concerts offered The Holland Christian Home is again hosting “Summer Nights at the Gazebo,” a series of free, monthly outdoor concerts open to music-lovers of all ages. On Aug. 20, the Garden State Harmonica Club will present a variety of lively tunes played on an even wider variety of harmonicas. The final concert of this series will be Sept. 17, when the Ramapo Valley Ramblers will return with their Bluegrass music. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. at the gazebo on the Holland Christian Home campus located at 151 Graham Avenue in North Haledon. Performances will be moved indoors to the home’s chapel in the event of inclement weather. Seating is provided, but attendees are invited to bring their favorite lawn chairs. Refreshments will be served following each concert. For more information, call (973) 427-4087 or visit www.hollandchristianhome.org. Ladies Tennis Classic set The Wyckoff Family YMCA will host its first Ladies Tennis Classic on Thursday, Sept. 26. The event will be held at the Indian Trail Club at 830 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes, and will benefit the Y’s programs for specially challenged children. The event will begin at 9 a.m. with registration and breakfast. Play will start at 9:30 a.m. Lunch, contests, and prizes will follow at 12:30 p.m. (continued on page 22) August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 3 Mahwah Environmental commission to hold ‘Parks Day’ by Frank J. McMahon The Mahwah Environmental Commission has announced that Oct. 12, 2013 has been designated “Mahwah Parks Day” to raise awareness and to promote the use of the township’s open spaces. The Mahwah Environmental Commission is an advi- sory body whose role is to assist the township’s planning board in understanding the complex issues affecting the environment and to promote conservation and stewardship of the town’s natural resources, both with consideration of protecting property values and public health. Gregg Sgambati, a member of the commission and the chairman of the Mahwah Parks Day Project, advised that the commission would like the participation of other public and private organizations to host events that encourage patrons to visit the outdoor facilities on this day. The day will be preceded by a campaign to promote events and pro- vide information about the facilities. Sgambati advised there are 10 township facilities, five county facilities, and one state park located within the town’s boundaries. The commission wants all public and private organizations to participate in the day’s events by hosting outdoor events and get-togethers. “The commission wishes to promote the use, conserva- tion, and stewardship of these open space natural resources by all town and county residents,” Sgambati said. “Mahwah has been known informally as Bergen’s Parkland and nearly half of the town’s area is open space and much of that is designated as New Jersey Highlands.” Mayor William Laforet also promoted the event, saying, “Our legacy is the footprint we leave on the environment.” He asked county residents “to join the Mahwah Environ- mental Commission and enjoy the parks we have in our Support for MMA Ramapo College President Peter P. Mercer, left, and Ramapo College Foundation Executive Director Cathy Davey, right, presented a $1,500 check for the Mahwah Municipal Alliance to Lieu- tenant Jeff Dino. The dona- tion was made on behalf of faculty, staff, and students for the services the MMA pro- vides to the Ramapo College community. (Photo courtesy of Carolyn Herring.) community.” The parks and facilities located in Mahwah include: Continental Soldier’s Park on Ramapo Valley Road; Win- ter’s Park on East Ramapo Avenue; Commodore Perry Field on East Ramapo Avenue; Riverside Field on Reich Avenue off Route 202; Stag Hill Field on Stag Hill Road; Fardale Field on Chapel Road behind the George Washington School; Silver Creek Park/Sam Braen Field at Airmont and Airmount roads; Koufax Field, which is part of the Silver Creek Park facility; Memorial Field, which is also part of the Silver Creek Park facility; Ramapo Valley County Res- ervation; Campgaw Mountain County Reservation; Camp Glen Gray, which is a Bergen County facility; Campgaw Ski Area, which is also a Bergen County facility; and Dar- lington County Park. Sgambati emphasized that the environmental commis- sion is asking governmental and private organizations to host events in these facilities so patrons can witness the benefits of outdoor recreation on an October day near the peak of autumn color. Anyone interested in this event may contact Sgambati at (201) 252-2444 or citizen.gregg@gmx.com for more infor- mation about Mahwah Parks Day. Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • August 14, 2013 Ramsey New counseling groups to begin in September Hearts & Crafts Grief Counseling, a non-profit orga- nization in Ramsey, will be forming new fall counseling groups beginning in September. Weeknight sessions will be built around specific kinds of loss including, but not lim- ited to, sibling, spouse, and parent loss. The schedules will be created based on interest and availability. Services, which are offered to adults, teens, and chil- dren starting at age four, include art therapy, individual and family counseling, children’s support groups, teen support groups, adult support groups, and community education. Clients, who hail from 80 communities in New Jersey and New York, receive group and individual attention in the cozy carriage house located at 60 East Main Street in Ramsey. Designed to be a home away from home, the counseling center has an art room, family room, and loft. When Hearts & Crafts Grief Counseling opened its doors in 1994, 20 families were being served. Now, approx- imately 250 adults and children are served every year. Most clients are referred by schools, medical practices, and other Hearts & Crafts families. Founders Laura Hudson, director and Board Certified Art Therapist; Samantha Tinter, a Licensed Social Worker; and Terry DeBrule, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, help families living with serious illness and loss. They are dedi- cated to providing a safe, caring environment as families work through the healing process. Funding is secured through charitable donations and modest counseling fees. Reduced fees are available for qualifying clients. For information about Hearts & Crafts, the fall groups, or to make a tax-deductible donation, call (201) 818-9399 or visit www.heartsandcraftscounseling.org. The Hearts & Crafts carriage house in downtown Ramsey. August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 5 Ramsey Garden continues to produce for CFA The Center for Food Action vegetable garden located on land donated by the First Presbyterian Church of Ramsey three years ago is having another bountiful year. Hundreds of pounds of fresh vegetables from the garden plot on Darlington Avenue are delivered to the CFA of Mahwah each year. In April 2011, Robert Bailey from Ramsey Boy Scout Troop 31 decided that working on a garden project growing fresh vegetables for clients of the Center for Food Action in Mahwah would be a good way to earn his Eagle Scout badge. Bailey had worked as a volunteer at CFA and it was Jim James, the manager, who asked him to help with the project. At the same time, Elder Paul Talarico of the First Presbyterian Church of Ramsey, suggested that the church donate a plot of land at the church’s cemetery to grow fresh vegetables. With the church’s approval, CFA, the First Presbyterian Church of Ramsey, and Bailey, the garden was started. A sprinkler system has also been installed. This spring, Boy Scout Troop 50 of Mahwah planted the seeds in the garden, and church members and other volunteers began tending the plants. Many of the veg- etables are now ripening, and volunteers are helping with the harvest. Because the garden is local, volunteers can bring the vegetables to CFA’s location in Mahwah, which quickly sends out fresh, ripe produce to clients. This year, members of MEVO (the Mahwah Environmental Volunteer Orga- nization) are building a chicken wire fence to ward off the groundhogs that have been invading the garden. MEVO, which includes high school and college students, is a service organization whose goal is to “promote environmental sustainabil- ity and caring about the natural environ- ment.” Members from this group have been involved in scores of projects in New Jersey and in Rockland County, New York during the past five years. The Center for Food Action is located at 90 Ridge Road in Mahwah. CFA pro- vides emergency food, rental and utility assistance, counseling, advocacy, and other services to local families and individuals in need. For more information about CFA, call (201) 529-2029. Above: MEVO members Ilana Teicher, David Nicholson, Lydia Stinson, Brittany Cronin, and Lori Dargis discuss the fence to be built with Mahwah CFA Manager Jim James and volunteer Bob Gray. At left: Volunteer Mike Commons picking the riped tomatoes. (Photos courtesy of Mee Lon Yee.) Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • August 14, 2013 Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary awards scholarships The Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club has announcd the winners of its 2013 college scholarships, including the annual John Royle Rotary Awards. The scholarships are awarded annually to graduating seniors who are going on to higher education and who reside in the area served by the Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club (Allendale, Mahwah, Ramsey, Saddle River, and Upper Saddle River). Scholarships are awarded based on need, ability, and contributions to school and commu- nity. These awards consist of $1,250 at the beginning of each recipient’s freshman year and another $1,250 at the beginning of sophomore year. This year’s freshman winners include Kiana LaForge of Mahwah (West Virginia University), Audrey McIntire of Mahwah (University of Alabama), Emily Newman of Mahwah (Union College), Alexa Albrecht of Allendale (Duke), Farra Iaccarino of Ramsey (University of North Carolina), Neda Jamshidi of USR (Duke), Nicole Conrad of Ramsey (Georgetown), and Danielle Fowler of USR (Elon University). The sophomore winners include Sara Kern of Mahwah (Goucher College), Emma Munro of Allendale (Ramapo College), Paige Kelley of Mahwah (Stevens College), and Jordan Kayal of Mahwah (College of New Jersey). Left: Front frow: Kiana LaForge, Audrey McIntire, and Emily Newman. Back row: Rotarian Bill Dator, Alexa Albrecht, Farra Iaccarino, and Rotarian John Royle. Not pictured: Neda Jam- shidi, Nicole Conrad, and Danielle Fowler. Above: Sara Kern, Emma Munro, and Paige Kelley. Not pictured: Jordan Kayal. (Photos courtesy of Tom Grissom.) August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 7 Mahwah Committee mulling several potential ordinances by Frank J. McMahon A committee created by the Mahwah Council to review the township’s ordinances is considering several potential measures that may be presented to the council in the near future. Councilman Steven Sbarra, the chairman of the com- mittee, recently gave the council a report during which he outlined some of the ordinances being considered. One ordinance would limit landscaping activities in the township to between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., and another would regulate the decibel level permitted from home generators and air conditioners. Another ordinance under consideration, according to Sbarra, is the size and location of mailboxes that have brick and mortar enclosures. Sbarra said the committee is studying the requirements of the U.S. Postal Service, but he pointed out that some of those mailboxes are close enough to the street that they are often damaged by snowplows leading to expenses to repair the plows, and bills from resi- dents for the damage to the mailboxes. The committee is also considering an ordinance to limit Guadagno addresses academy grads New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno was the keynote speaker at this year’s Mahwah Police Youth Leadership Academy graduation ceremony. Dignitaries in attendance also included Mahwah Mayor William Laforet, Senator Gerald Cardinale, and Assemblywoman Holly Schipesi. In the summer of 2002, the Mahwah Police Department hosted its first Junior Police Academy with 33 students in attendance. Nine years later, the academy expanded from one week to two weeks and has grown to over 250 students. It has become an overwhelming success with both parents and children. The children learn all the rigors of police academy training and see many areas of specialization in the field of law enforcement. The Junior Police Academy is structured for students who will be entering sixth grade, although older student counselors also participate in the program. Today, the Mahwah Junior Police Academy has become a model for many other agencies to follow. Many questioned why there was not a program for older students. The police department considered different pro- grams they thought might be of interest to young teens. (continued on page 23) New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno. fences to a height of four feet in front yards and six feet along side yards, and another ordinance that would give condominium associations the right to approve in advance all applications for improvements in their units. In addition, the committee will soon consider a sign ordinance and an ordinance concerning bus stops along Franklin Turnpike. Mahwah Township Administrator Brian Campion rec- ommended that the committee also consider updating Chapter 24 of the township code, which pertains to zoning. Campion explained that Chapter 24 was being updated by the township planner in 2004 and was discussed at several meetings of a subcommittee of the planning board at that time, but was never completed. He suggested that the com- mittee resurrect that document and ask the current town- ship planner to review it in order to replace Chapter 24, which dates back to 1987. “Work was done on it, but it fell off the table,” Cam- pion said. “The time has come to update that chapter of the code.” Mahwah Township Attorney Andrew Fede asked Sbarra to provide him with a list of the ordinances being consid- ered by the committee. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • August 14, 2013 Ramsey Successful event The Ramsey Chamber of Commerce recently held its August meeting at Olive Branch & Grape Vine. Top left: Aparna Mul- chandani of Two by Two and Jaymin Patel of Walgreens. Center: Ramsey Chamber of Commerce President Robert Tilton of Wireless Choice of Ramsey displays the organiza- tion’s logo. Top right: Paul Karoyan and Bridget Carey of Olive Branch & Grape Vine. Bottom left: Ramsey Fire Chief Randy Sterbinsky and Michael Sims of Badlands Tacos. Bottom right: Licensed Massage Therapist Susan Witney and Donna Anderson of Cartridge World. The Chamber will be nominat- ing new officers at its September meeting. Details will be announced shortly. Members are encouraged to attend and participate in next month’s session. Anyone interested in joining the Ramsey Chamber may contact Rob Tilton at (201) 851-220 or e-mail RTilton@RamseyChamber.com. August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • Page 9 Make the morning rush to school a lot less hectic Weekday mornings during the school year can be hectic. Parents who must get their youngsters ready for school while preparing for their own day often find themselves rushing through the morning and wishing for just a little more time before they have to run out the door. While parents can’t add another hour to the morning unless they wake up earlier, there are ways they can be more efficient in the morning. An efficient morning is typ- ically a less hectic one, and the following are a few ways families can work together to make more efficient use of their time. Get a head start the night before. Perhaps the most effec- tive way to make mornings less hectic during the school year is to accomplish as much as possible the night before. Instead of making kids’ lunches each morning, make them at night right before you go to bed. Along with your kids, lay out their clothes for the next day before they go to sleep each night. This way kids won’t waste time in the morning agonizing over what to wear, and they are liable to put up less of a fuss in the morning if they had a hand in choosing their attire for the day. Avoid turning the kitchen into a diner each morning. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it also can be the most indecisive meal of the day. Kids likely will not want to eat the same thing for breakfast every day, but give them fewer options so let time will be spent discussing what they are going to eat. The more closely the breakfast options resemble those of a diner, the more time a child is liable to waste choosing what to eat. Limit time spent in the bathroom. Spending too much time in the bathroom is another way families waste time on weekday mornings. Bathroom time should be limited to a set amount of time per person so everyone can get where they need to go on time. How much time adults and chil- dren spend in the bathroom each morning should depend on how many bathrooms available and how many people are sharing them. Even if everyone has a private bathroom, try to limit the time spent in the bathroom to 15 minutes per person. Locate must-have items before going to bed at night. Car keys, cell phones, wallets, eyeglasses, and backpacks are a handful of items that will be needed at some point during the day. Locate these items before going to bed each night and place them in the same convenient place. This saves the trouble of running around in the morning look- ing for lost car keys or wondering where an item ended up the night before. Turn off the television. Watching television in the morning can be very distracting, which can make it harder for adults and kids alike to get out the door on time. Kids might want to watch cartoons, which may keep them from preparing for school or brushing their teeth. Adults can grow easily distracted by news programs and morning shows, which will eat up time they need to get ready for the day ahead. Gas up the car the night before. A pit stop at the gas station en route to school or the office will only add to the hectic nature of the morning. Check the fuel gauge each night before arriving home and refuel your vehicle, if nec- essary. Weekday mornings during the school year can quickly become frenetic. However, using a few time-saving tips can ensure that everyone will start off the day a lot more relaxed. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • August 14, 2013 Mahwah MEVO hosts ‘Tired of Tires’ cleanup in township The Mahwah Environmental Volunteers Organization, Inc., otherwise known as MEVO, held the largest trash cleanup event in its history this month. The cleanup took place at Stag Hill in Mahwah, where the land has been heavily polluted with illegal dumping for over 50 years. “We had about 50 volunteers and worked for six hours removing 600 tires along with two dumpsters full of scrap metal and garbage,” said MEVO Summer Crew Member Katherine Hansen. “We had a lot of help from the Mahwah Department of Public Works who brought dumpsters, pickup trucks, tractors, and workers and supplied lunch for everyone.” Left: Tim Jeffers, Eric Fuchs-Stengel, Peter Haunestein, and Eric Haunestein on top of the tires MEVO members collected. Above: Group photo. Bottom left: Prize winners Keith Shance, Nico Edwards, Mike Salaterski, Patricia Hernandez, and Brenda Griepenburg. Bottom right: Tim Jeffers and Jin Choi carrying tires. Volunteers were also given the chance to enter into a contest to win prizes based on who collected the most trash. “If you entered the contest as a team, you competed to win a TV donated by Sharp Electronics,” Hansen said. “People who entered as singles competed to win a portable boombox and a plasmacluster ion generator, which serves as an air freshener for a car, also donated by Sharp.” The members of the winning team were Tyler Brooke, Nico Edwards, Keith Shane, and Mike Salaterski. The Patricia Hernandez won the boombox and Brenda Griepen- burg won the plasma ion generator. “We got a lot of work done, but there is always more work to do,” Hansen added. “MEVO is always seeking the help of new volunteers and the involvement of community members.” Mahwah Environmental Volunteers Organization, Inc. is a grassroots, environmental not-for-profit organization based in Mahwah that was organized around the goals of service, sustainability, and environment. Started by the enthusiastic Mahwah High School student Eric J. Fuchs- Stengel in 2008, MEVO engages local youth and adults to carry out environmental sustainability volunteer work throughout the northern New Jersey area. MEVO’s Earth Crew program carries out service events such as trash cleanups and tree plantings that aim to heal the natural environment and engage people in stopping environmental degradation. MEVO’s Farm to Live program empowers and educates local communities about sustainable, healthy food systems by establishing community gardens on unused space, offering educational programs at the established gardens, and donating the grown food to local hunger orga- nizations. More information about both the Earth Crew and Farm to Live programs and the MEVO organization can be found at www.mevoearth.org.201-316-7606. August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES Ramsey IV • Page 11 Chefs’ market visit will highlight fresh ingredients Spuntino’s Clifton restaurant chefs Andrea Luca Rossi and Joshua Bernstein will follow the seasons at the Ramsey Farmers Market on Sunday, Aug. 18 with their “Zero Miles Campaign.” The chefs will shop the market in the early morn- ing, selecting produce and products from farmers and vendors and offer demonstra- Paying it forward Members of the Ramsey Farmers Market Committee present Jim James, director of the Center for Food Action in Mahwah, with a check for $1,000. Every Sunday for the past four years, the Ramsey Farmers Market has hosted the Pay it Forward program, collecting non-perishable and fresh produce and delivering it to the CFA. Pictured are Ellen Mass, Marcy Maita, Sharon Vogel, Jim James, Diane Noto, and Market Manager Nancy Boone. tions and samplings while emphasizing the importance of buying local, fresh products. Additional demonstrations planned by the chefs are set for Sept. 8 and 22, and Oct. 13 and 27. The guest vendor for this week’s market is Nico’s Chimi who will offer his Argen- tinean-style chimichurri sauce. Entertain- ment will be provided by musician Mark Bodino. Ramsey’s weekly farmers market fea- tures a bounty of local produce and products from over 35 vendors, and includes organic and traditional fruits and vegetables, arti- sanal breads and cheeses, gluten-free baked goods, granola, prepared foods, local honey, organic maple syrup, homemade jams, local wine, free trade coffee and teas, many varieties of hummus, eggs from free-range chickens, and much more. Each market day includes music, free children’s crafts, chef demos, and a surprise featured vendor. The Ramsey Farmers Market is spon- sored by the Ramsey Historical Association and is open Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ramsey Main Street train station parking lot through Nov. 24. For more information, visit www. ramseyfarmersmarket.org or call (201) 675-6866. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • August 14, 2013 Entertaining? Welcome guests with a healthy spread Entertaining is a big responsibility. When hosting at home, catering to guests’ dietary needs rests entirely on hosts’ shoul- ders. This may entail preparing vegetarian meals for your guests who do not eat meat or serving low-sodium fare for those with certain medical conditions. Some hosts like to go the extra mile when cooking for their guests, preparing healthy meals even when guests don’t make such requests. Trim- ming fat is a great way to serve a healthy spread to your guests, and there are many ways you can cut fat from favorite foods without sacrificing taste. Banish the butter. Sandwiches are pop- ular and convenient options when having a less formal affair. Though it is common to butter sandwich bread before piling on the deli meats and other fixings, leaving the butter behind is an easy way to trim fat from favorite sandwiches without greatly affecting taste. Let guests butter their own sandwiches if they like. The same principle can be applied to mayonnaise, which can add lots of fat to a sandwich. Prepare sand- wiches without mayo, and allow guests to add their own spreads if they wish. Cook with skim milk. Many recipes call for a dash or two of milk, and health-con- scious hosts can look out for their guests by cooking with skim or even low-fat milk instead of whole milk. Continue the low- fat or fat-free milk theme after dinner when serving coffee. Instead of offering whole milk or heavy cream when serving coffee after dinner, offer low-fat or skim milk instead. Physically remove fat from some foods. Perhaps the easiest way to cut fat from foods is to trim the fat from beef, pork, or chicken before cooking. When hosting a backyard barbecue, trim fat from steaks, chops, and chicken breasts before putting them on the grill. While some people love the taste of some grizzled fat with their barbecue, such an indulgence is unhealthy. Serve egg whites for breakfast. When hosting overnight guests, start the morning off right by serving egg whites for break- fast. Unlike whole eggs, egg whites contain no fat and no cholesterol but are still fla- vorful. Egg whites have become increas- ingly popular, so chances are your guests already opt for egg whites when making their own breakfasts at home. Another way to trim some fat from the most important meal of the day is to offer low-fat cream cheese when serving bagels, muffins, and toast. Low-fat or fat-free spreads tend to be just as flavorful as their less healthy alter- natives. Serve whole grains. When hosting a dinner party at home, opt for whole grains whenever possible. If serving a pasta dish, choose whole grain pastas instead of tra- ditional white pastas. Whole grain pastas tend to have fewer calories, and their fats are healthier fats. Whole grain pastas tend be less filling as well, so your guests likely won’t feel uncomfortable after eating. August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 13 Skin cancer risks persist in every season Skin cancer can affect anyone, and overexposure to the sun, a key risk factor for skin cancer, can occur at any time of year. Whether it is a hot, sultry day spent by the pool or a chilly day skiing the slopes, any exposure to the sun can result in skin damage that can increase a person’s risk for skin cancer. Plus, certain areas of the body are more susceptible than others. How does skin cancer form? When DNA, the material that encodes genetic infor- mation in all cells of the body, is damaged and the body cannot repair that damage, a person’s risk for cancer increases. Damaged cells begin to grow and divide uncon- trollably. Damaged skin cells that divide and spread can cause skin cancer. Because skin cancer tumors generally form in the outer-most layer of the skin known as the epi- dermis, skin cancer may be more readily apparent and detectable than many other cancers in the early stages. The American Academy of Dermatology says that one in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer in their lifetime, while the Canadian Skin Cancer Foun- dation says that basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer, affects 50,000 to 60,000 Canadians each year. Where is skin cancer most likely to appear? Skin cancer is most likely to appear on the areas of the body most exposed to the sun. These include the head, face, neck, arms, and legs. Those who are bald or balding can also have skin cancer appear on their scalp. However, skin cancer can develop anywhere on the body where there is skin, which makes it important to routinely check all areas of the body for indicators of the disease. A recent study by The Mayo Clinic found that, while skin cancer can affect anyone, young women are more likely to receive a diagnosis. The study indicated that melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, has increased by eight times for women under the age of 40 since 1970. Even children can get skin cancer. A study in the journal “Pediatrics” found that the number of cases of skin cancer among children and adolescents has been increasing each year by about two percent. There are three main types of skin cancer. They include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Basal cell carcinoma occurs in the basal cells, which are the lowest level of the epidermis. It can appear as a shiny translucent or pearly nodule, a sore that continu- ously heals and then reopens, a pink slightly elevated growth, reddish irritated patches of skin, or a waxy scar. Squamous cell carcinoma occurs in the upper layer of the epidermis. It often looks like a crusty, red patch of skin. Melanoma begins in the melanocytes, the cells in the epidermis that give the skin its color. Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer because it can quickly spread into the lymph system of the body and organs. Melanoma can form in a preexisting mole or form a new mole. Exposure to sunlight is the leading cause of skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. While the rays of the sun may be more intense during the summer, any exposure to the sun can lead to skin cancer. The sun can reflect off snow and become concentrated. No matter how many layers a person wears during cooler weather, the head and neck tend to remain exposed to the sun’s damaging UV radiation year-round. Skin cancer is most likely to occur in people with pale skin who have a tendency to burn or freckle when exposed to the sun. But everyone should be diligent and cover up when spending time outdoors. No one is immune to skin cancer, and the change of seasons does not lower a person’s risk of getting the dis- ease. Anytime a person is in the sun, he or she runs the risk of UV exposure that can lead to skin cancer, which highlights the importance of taking preventive measures to safeguard yourself from skin cancer. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • August 14, 2013 Healing in America’s heartland Recently, my wife’s schedule, my son’s schedule, and my own schedule left us a single sunny window, and we climbed through it. We all got together to look for some healing in America’s heartland at the Warren County Farm- ers Fair. The most spectacular feature of the fair is the hot air bal- loon rides. My wife and I sometimes watch the parti-col- ored balloons soar over my son’s house, Castle Dangerous, and drop off their passengers and crews in the surround- ing farmland. We had expected to spend some time with my grandson, too, but a break in his schedule for a visit to family friends left Johnny stuck with Mom and Pop. This could not have been easy for him, but he took it like a man -- or maybe like a kid again. The farmers fair takes place in an area that may or may not be Phillipsburg. The map is easy to follow, but the designations are amorphous. Out in Warren County, it is America and local borders appear irrelevant. The dirt-and-grass parking lot was in a field where four- wheel drive was a good option. My son remarked that he had never seen so many SUVs in one parking lot, but there was ample space and the people at the gate were friendly and helpful. The admission was $6 a head, which covered absolutely everything, except for rides and snacks. There were short lines, and the Ferris wheel and minia- ture rollercoaster had a lot of empty cars. America is hurt- ing, even in the farm country, but America is still strong. The people we saw were sturdy, good-looking in an honest way, and not at all intrusive, but helpful when asked for information. They were instantly likable. Anything billed as a “farmers fair” is expected to be unpretentious. The variety of the sights and shows, how- ever, was impressive. I had seen that a farmer up the road from my son was raising water buffalo. At the fair, we got a look at some adolescent water buffalo. When they grow up, their milk is used for fresh mozzarella cheese, which is why people raise them locally. Mozzarella fresh from the water buffalo! It doesn’t get better than that. My wife remembered that when she was a kid, the neigh- borhood junk wagon was still pulled by an ox that looked something like one of the water buffalo. Then the noodle man would come and blow his quavering whistle and the kids would run outside to buy noodles, listen to the noodle man’s stories, and pat the junk wagon ox. Even in Tokyo, people lived closer to nature in those days. This was before television and long before computers. The animal barns at the fair also featured an alpaca with a bad haircut. His head was still fluffy, but his body was trimmed until his back and flanks looked something like my son’s boxer dogs. A crafts person with a sort of modern spinning wheel was turning the alpaca wool into yarn. The livestock also included llamas, which are sometimes kept with sheep to protect the lambs from coyotes and feral dogs, and standard European livestock: a big pinto horse, several types of cows, some remarkable pink pigs, goats, a big domestic turkey, and lots of chickens. Kids who have only seen these animals in books especially enjoy seeing them up close. We expected the barn marked “Home Garden” to be selling garden tools. Wrong! This barn featured a non- commercial exhibit of home-grown vegetables, homemade scarecrows, and some extremely professional photographs obviously taken with quality cameras by people who knew what they were doing. Most of the “models” were either children or pets. There was nothing to buy, but lots to appreciate. One area featured a long shed with comfortable chairs set up facing a row of tractors: a tractor museum of sorts. Another shed had brochures from all sorts of groups that wanted members or had information to offer for free. You could literally do the whole show for the price of admis- sion. We had gotten our money’s worth even before the bal- loon launch, which turned out to be iffy. Balloons are weather sensitive and the turbulence in the upper air led the balloonist to send up one, two, and three black balloons of the size you buy for real estate sales just to make sure the big balloons were going to be stable. The third test balloon was the charm and the word passed among the spectators that the launch would take place well before sundown. “Look, Mom, your umbrella is attracting other Asians,” my son said. We had gotten an early spot by the fence and my wife’s telltale umbrella -- serving as a parasol -- became a vector point for other Asians: a Japanese couple, an extended Brahmin family from India, a Dravidian father and two sons, a couple of Chinese families, and a couple of Korean families. There were no conflicts whatsoever, domestic or imported. Everybody got along as all Americans should. Our nearest neighbors were folks from Wales by way of Pennsylvania. We all kept taking one other’s photographs. I asked a couple of times if they could see past us. This is sometimes a problem: My son represents a horizontal obstacle, and I represent a vertical obstacle. They said they could see. I hope they were not just being polite. Before the cool breeze of the evening, with clouds in the far distance, the balloon crews got busy. A woman explained to my wife that the balloons first have to be partly filled with random air from pumps, then with hot air generated by propane. The first passenger balloon was laid out flat, and filled slowly until they were ready for the hot air. Once the propane got started, the “monster” as my wife affectionately called it, rose up to its full impressive height of a five-story house and the people in the basket left the ground waving to us, as we waved back and some people cheered. Shortly, the big balloons were sprouting like mushrooms in a variety of colors, including my son’s favorite, the “United States Constitution” with bold red and white stripes and a picture of parchment on one side. One bold adventurer took off with no basket. He was sitting in a sort of chair with his legs dangling. The balloons all headed in the same general direction, over the wooded ridge toward my son’s house. About 15 balloons took part in the launch and every one rated waves from the spectators who found the spectacle impressive and touching. As we left, people were revving up trucks for a haul- ing contest, another featured event. The pedestrian crowds were formidable, but mannerly. A nice man with plausible muscles asked me if he was edging me out of line for food, but he was not. I told him to go for it, and we both grinned. I wonder who was scarier. My wife rated the fair a wonderful family event for the summer. I totally agree. It was well worth the admission and the ride from Bergen County. My son, who travels more than we older folks do, told us, “This is what America looks like.” The people were sturdy, healthy, very clean, and notably free of any kind of animosity. They did not impose themselves on anyone. If you talk to them, you find that you are talking to friends, and they know what they are talking about in their own fields of expertise. If America looks like this, the county still has a future -- IF those of us who have any knowledge of world affairs or an international perspective manage to keep these honest people out of trouble. These people do not need a war in Iraq. They do not need to be manipulated by multi-national corporations, international banks, or the agents of foreign governments. They need to run their own lives and to keep producing food, oxygen, and wholesome family-style events like the farmers fair. The people who think the government that represents all of us, or the corporations that control the government, can continue to pull the strings for the rest of the world, however, are in for a rough haircut. Let us hope we get off as easily as that alpaca. Letters to the Editor Applauds support for programs Dear Editor: On Aug. 2, I witnessed an event that all of Mahwah should be proud of: the Mahwah Youth Leadership Acad- emy Culmination Ceremony honoring the 204 students in this year’s program. I couldn’t help but take notice of those individuals seated around me who included not only Mah- wah’s mayor, superintendent of schools, chief of police, and members of the township council, but also New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno, our New Jersey State Senator and Assemblywoman, the Bergen County Execu- tive, a Bergen County Freeholder, and prominent leaders from the local community. The event was highlighted by a motivating address from the lieutenant governor who relayed her own experiences in explaining to the students how the learning they expe- rienced would serve to lead them to future success. As a father of two young girls, the lieutenant governor’s mes- sage resonated with me as I am sure it did with others in attendance. Programs such as the Mahwah Youth Leadership Acad- emy, Junior Police Academy and DARE Program, would not be possible without the herculean efforts of the Mahwah Police Department and the Mahwah Municipal Alliance. The attendance of so many prominent individuals and fam- ilies at this ceremony stands as a testament to how these programs are viewed by not only our own community, but also by surrounding communities and the state I want to thank the members of the Mahwah Police Department who volunteer their time to work with our youths in order to encourage them to find strength within themselves, while also instilling lessons intended to help them become future role models and leaders. I also want to thank the Mahwah Municipal Alliance and their supporters who provide the funding and leadership to ensure that these programs are possible. We are blessed to live in a community which has such caring individuals and organizations. Jonathan N. Marcus Mahwah August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES Mahwah Minutes Elks plan Clam Bake The Mahwah Elks will host the group’s Annual Clam Bake on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 2 to 6 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine at 1 Foxwood Avenue, Mahwah. The bake will feature steamed clams, clams on the half shell, and clam chowder. Hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage and pep- pers, corn on the cob, and assorted bever- ages will also be served. Entertainment will be provided by the O’Dell Brothers. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages five through 12. Children under five will be admitted free. For tickets or more information, contact the Mahwah Elks Lodge at (201) 529-2906. Local students recognized The following Mahwah students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2013 spring semester: Theiju Sebastian, Saint Bonaventure University; Rachel G. Ravettine, Virginia Tech; Gina Carlino and Michelle Diaz, Loyola University; Karen Mennella, University of Scranton; Graig Scherer, William Paterson Uni- versity; Matthew Brauner, Colgate Uni- versity; Kayla Engeman, Albert Sodaro, and Megan Visanska-Hartwick, Hofstra University; Alexander J. Mason, Cole H. Shapiro, and Marissa Debra Hanley, Uni- versity of Rhode Island; YooKyung Kim, Ithaca College; Kori Heisler and Margaret Murphy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Jaimie Hazen, Kaitlyn Harrington (Honors List), Juan Mendez (Honors List), and Corrine Sheffield (Honors List), Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck; Matthew Christian Huggins, Taylor Danae Leentjes, Samantha Regina, Brian Ronald Sietsma, and Gabriele L. Ward, Rowan University; and Christopher L. Contey, Dominique Marie De Jean, Hailee Beth Donow, Deanna Nicole Dragone, Campbell M. Duffy, Jac- quelyn K. Franklin, Michael Joseph Hauk, Henry A. Herrera, Maximillian La Rocco, Jonathan Lee Lancaster, Kelly A. Love- man, Alicia L. Miller, Kelly J. Moeller, Emily Monroe, Erica R. Morel, Eden Grace Nguyentan, Diane M. Orenchuk, Jacqueline Palm, Christopher Re Corr, David Rounds, Philip E. Sokoloff, Fady Hany Sourial, James Ray Ticchio, Brett Tracey, Reagan T. Vier, Daniel A.Walsh, Han Seul Yoo, Mark Younan, Mansouria Zaidi, Michele Rose Panico, and Drashtant H. Patel, Ramapo College. Chamber hosts annual Golf Outing The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its 22 nd Annual Golf & Tennis Outing and Dinner fundraiser 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 signing up for a golf or tennis clinic. Breakfast, lunch, cock- tail 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 IV • Page 15 businesses both large and small. During this event, Laura Lassman will be honored as the Mahwah Chamber Humani- tarian 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 ben- efit this not-for-profit organization, which donates 100 percent of funds raised to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation ® , their sole beneficiary since 1996. The USGA lists The Tuxedo Club as one of the first 100 clubs in the U.S. Founded in 1885, the club is a championship course with demanding par four holes from the back tees, short par five, and challenging par three holes. Golfers will have the opportu- nity 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 information about sponsorships, pricing, how to contribute prizes, and how to advertise, visit www.mahwah.com/golf. 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 entertainment and dancing. Attendees are also welcome to swim. (Rain date: Aug. 16.) For additional information call (201) 529-4949. Seniors invited to picnic Mahwah seniors are invited to an Aug. E-mail press releases and photos to editorial@villadom.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 require- ments. 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 Build- ings will build a structure from newspaper and tape, testing height and strength princi- pals. Participants will also experiment with the physical properties of buoyancy. Space is limited. Register at the library at 100 Ridge Road or by sending an e-mail to tempestsprite@yahoo.com Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • August 14, 2013 Obituaries Arthur A. Borin Arthur A. Borin of Hulett’s Landing, New York, for- merly of Ramsey, died Aug. 4. He was 74. He graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Engineer- ing and completed Columbia University Graduate School’s Executive Program in business administration. Formerly, he was vice president of ABEX Corp. in New York, New York, and president of its AMSCO Division in Chicago, Illinois and Mahwah. He was president of Hulett’s Land- ing Volunteer Fire Department and was elected to the town council in Dresden. He is survived by his wife Carol Wolf Borin and his children Arthur Jr. of Goshen, New York, Christopher of Charlotte, North Carolina, Eric and Frank, both of Mountain Lakes, Suzanne Alfano of Wayne, Penn- sylvania, and Mary Emma Silver of Goshen, New York. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren. Memorial dona- tions may be made to the Hulett’s Landing Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 59, Hulett’s Landing, New York 12841 or the Chapel of the Assumption, Attention: Beautification Project, P.O. Box 196, Hulett’s Landing, NY 12841. Chai Darmstadt Chai Darmstadt of Wyckoff died July 29. She was 76. She graduated from Ewha University in Seoul, Korea and earned a master’s degree from the University of Vermont. She worked as a computer programmer for Western Union and ITT. She did Christian missionary work in Kenya and Korea. She is survived by her husband Quentin, her sisters Haiwon Chang, Suhwon Lee, and Chungwon Suh, and her brothers Chinil Chang and Kunyi Chang. Arrangements were made by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home of Wyckoff. Kathleen J. De Salvo Kathleen J. De Salvo, nee Ziola, of Franklin Lakes, for- merly of Paramus, died Aug. 4. She was 79. She graduated from New York Institute of Technology and was a self- employed author for many years. She sang in the choir at Our Lady of the Visitation Church in Paramus for over 30 years. She was a member of the Bag-a-Tale Players and was active in community theaters in Bergen County. She is sur- vived by her husband John De Salvo and her children John De Salvo of Wyckoff and James De Salvo of Wayne. She is also survived by five grandchildren and her sister Barbara Invidiata of Breezy Point, New York. She was predeceased by her brother Charles Zeale. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to Most Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, 787 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 or to a charity of choice. Carol L. Elser Carol L. Elser of Saddle River, formerly of Ridgefield, New York City, and Ramsey, died Aug. 5. She was 65. She worked at “The New Yorker” magazine for 27 years until 1992. Before retiring in 2004, she was an executive assis- tant to the president and CEO at Conde Nast Publications for over 20 years. She is survived by her fiancé Robert E. Rewkowski, his son Jack Rewkowski, and her cous- ins Debra (Lilienthal) Pace, Patricia (Lilienthal) LaPrell, Donna (Lilienthal) Pearson, and Raymond Lilienthal. She is also survived by Jordan and Cody Pace, Chris Weed, Melissa, Lindsay, and Emily Pearson and Amanda Lilien- thal. Arrangements were made by Lawton-Turso Funeral Home in Hoboken. Keith Michael Flood Keith Michael Flood of Ramsey died Aug. 1.He was 52. He was a graduate of Iona College and Bergen Catholic High School. His career on Wall Street spanned over 30 years. He was a long-time employee of Bear Stearns and, most recently, Duncan Williams. He was a member of the Ramsey Knights of Columbus and the Ramsey Golf and Country Club. He was a coach for various Ramsey sports. He is survived by his wife Monica (nee Fox) Flood and his daughters Fiona and Elizabeth. He is also survived by his mother Geraldine, his brothers Joe and Kevin, and his uncle Monsignor Patrick J. Barry. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Dorothy Gnade Dorothy Gnade, nee Huizing, of North Haledon, for- merly of Midland Park and Waldwick, died Aug. 2. She was 99. She was a member of Grace Church in Ridgewood, where she sang in the choir and was a participant in the activities of the church. She is survived by her children Dawn Daiker of Thurmont, Maryland, William Gnade of Fallston, Maryland, George Gnade of Sidney, Ohio, Bev- erly Seifert of Budd Lake, and Robert Gnade of Ostrander, Ohio. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 27 great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Wil- liam Gnade and her granddaughter Laura Gnade Howard. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Star of Hope Ministries, 34 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07505 or the Holland Christian Home, 151 Graham Avenue, North Hale- don, NJ 07508. Edwin Allan Jarrett Junior Edwin Allan Jarrett Jr. of Palm Coast, Florida, formerly of Ramsey and Suffern, New York, died Aug. 4. He was 83. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He attended Suffern High School, where he was a top athlete in all sports. He attended Syracuse University and was a member of Alpha Chi Rho. He is survived by his companion Joan King and his children Nancy and Andrew Jarrett. He is also survived by his sister Jacquelyn Collishaw Ursitti. He was prede- ceased by his son Christopher. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Yuk Kam Lee Yuk Kam Lee of Mahwah died Aug. 4. She was 89. She is survived by her children John Lee, Joseph Lee, Cath- erine Elekes, and Ivy Ko, and seven grandchildren. She is also survived by great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Kin Po Lee. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the Old Paramus Reformed Church, 660 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Kenneth Lutz Kenneth Lutz of East Northport, New York, formerly of Parsippany and Waldwick, died July 20. He was 55. He was a mechanic for AA Truck Renting Corporation. He is survived by his wife Kathleen Lutz (nee Sullivan), his chil- dren Travis Martin, Jamie Martin, and Mackenzie Lutz. He is also survived by his father Ernest Lutz and his siblings Jeffery Lutz and Lorraine Lugo. He was predeceased by his mother Edith Brulatour. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Memorial Home in Paramus. Memorial dona- tions may be made to Mackenzie Lutz in his memory. Valentina Stickney Valentina Stickney, nee Basharkievich, of Ramsey died Aug. 4. She was 89. She was born in Vilnius, Poland in 1924. When Germany invaded Poland in 1939, she was forced to labor in a paper factory in Germany until the fac- tory was destroyed in an Allied bombing raid. She was then transported by train to Freiburg, Germany, where she again was a forced laborer until the surrender of Germany, when she became a displaced person. In 1950, she immigrated to the United States, worked in an artificial flower factory in the Bronx, and studied English at Roosevelt High School. After four years, she became an accounting clerk at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, where she was promoted, progressively, to personnel director of the institute. She is survived by her grand-nephews Rich- ard Czapla of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Vecheslav Bashar- kievich of Ramsey, Eugeniuz Czapla of Middletown, New York, and her nieces Wanda Turowicz of Ontario, Canada and Janina Czapla of Poland. She is also survived by many great-grand nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband John Shakun and her second hus- band George Stickney. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Stephen Paul Vanek Stephen Paul Vanek of Midland Park died Aug. 2. He was 73. Before retiring, he was a waterproofer and brick- layer for Local 1, formerly Local 66, New York, New York. He had worked on many skyscrapers and historical build- ings in New York City. He was a parishioner of the Church of the Nativity in Midland Park. He is survived by his wife Ida (nee Antelo) Vanek of Midland Park, his daugh- ters Christine Vanek-Bonavota of Kearny, Eileen Lenoy of Westerville, Ohio, and Stephanie Sieverding of Wildo- mar, California. He is also survived by four grandchildren. Arrangements were made b Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Mid- land Park Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 58, Midland Park, NJ 07432. August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 17 Ramsey Review 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. Local students recognized The following Ramsey students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2013 spring semester: Christopher Joseph Bailey and Shannon Leigh Lynch, Rowan Univer- sity; Emily G. Bos, Lauren N. Gormley, Erin M. Moran, Shivam Patel, and Ellen M. Saranovic, Ramapo College; Richard M. Butryn, Virginia Tech; Carly Derleth, Lauren McCarthy, Jenna Schreiber, Loyola University; Erik D. Buser, Christopher W. Donelan, Taylor J. Kammerer, Muriel C. Payraudeau, and Anita M. Virmani, University of Vermont; Dillon Minnaker, Muhlenberg College; Mike Mastroberti, Southern New Hampshire University; Erin Karpovich, High Point University; Paige D’Elia, University of Dayton; Kelsey A. McArdle and Megan Kirsten Cullen, University of Rhode Island; Erica Van Eck, Ithaca College; James Lee, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; and Richard Molinari (Honors List), Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck. VBS features ‘Operation Overboard’ The First Presbyterian Church of Ramsey and Highlands Presbyterian Church of Allendale invite children from age three through fifth grade to Vacation Bible School, which will be held Aug. 19 through 23. Operation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep with God will meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon at First Presbyterian Church located at 15 Shuart Lane in Ramsey. Participants will explore and experience God’s underwater universe. Adventures will include regular Deep Sea Voyages into Bible fun and creative crafts, hands-on mission work, water science, and great music. The cost to attend is $20 per child. To register, call Meg at (201) 327-3879. 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 Tournament winners The Ramsey Select baseball team won the 12U 50/70 Paramus Summer Tournament Championship with a 6-3 win over the Hillsdale Hawks. (Photo courtesy of Lou Dovidio.) Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • August 14, 2013 An autumn movie preview: What to expect by Dennis Seuling Now that summer is winding down, it is interesting to see what Hollywood has in store for the next two months. Summer 2013 has seen its share of hits (“Man of Steel,” “Fast and Furious 6,” “Iron Man 3”) and misses (“White House Down,” “After Earth,” “The Lone Ranger”). The type of movie traditionally released in the fall is less kid-oriented, less superhero- laden, and more character-driven. Early fall will bring a range of intriguing titles at the local multiplex, including the fol- George Clooney stars as an astronaut whose final mission goes terribly wrong in ‘Gravity.’ lowing six. “Riddick” (Sept. 6). Vin Diesel is back as Riddick, the in 2000’s “Pitch Black.” This dangerous escaped convict is wanted by every bounty hunter in the known galaxy. In this installment, Riddick has been left for dead on a sun-scorched planet that appears lifeless. Soon, how- ever, he finds himself battling alien pred- ators for survival. The only way to escape is to activate an emergency beacon, which also alerts mercenaries who waste no time descending on the planet in search of their bounty. The first ship to arrive carries an entirely new kind of mercenary -- more lethal and violent than their predeces- sors. A subsequent ship is helmed by a man whose pursuit of Riddick is per- sonal. “The Family” (Sept. 13). After snitching on the mob, a mafia boss and his family are relocated to a quiet town in France under the witness protection program. Despite the best efforts of Agent Stansfield (Tommy Lee Jones) to keep them in line, Fred Manzoni (Robert DeNiro), his wife Maggie (Michelle Pfeiffer), and their children can’t help reverting to old habits. Handling their problems the “family” way blows their cover, enabling their former cronies to track them down. The situation escalates as old scores are settled in this darkly humorous film directed by Luc Besson. “Prisoners” (Sept. 20). Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) faces every parent’s worst nightmare: His six-year- old daughter Anna is missing, together with her young friend Joy. As minutes turn into hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street. Heading the investigation, Detective Loki (Jake Gyl- lenhaal) arrests its driver, Alex Jones (Paul Dano), but a lack of evidence forces the only suspect’s release. Knowing his child’s life is at stake, the frantic Dover decides he has no choice but to take mat- ters into his own hands. The desperate father will do whatever it takes to find the girls, but in doing so, he may defy his own personal sense of integrity. “Don Jon” (Sept. 27). Jon Martello (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a strong, good-looking, old-fashioned kind of guy. His pals call him Don Jon for his ability to attract a different woman every weekend, but even the finest fling can’t compare to the pleasure he discovers alone, in front of the computer, watch- ing pornography. Barbara Sugarman Jake Gyllenhaal (right) confronts kidnapping suspect Paul Dano in the thriller ‘Prisoners.’ (Scarlett Johansson) is a bright, beautiful, intelligent, old-fashioned woman. Raised on romantic Hollywood movies, she is determined to find her Prince Charming and ride off into a blissful sunset. Con- fronting their opposing expectations, Jon and Barbara struggle against a media cul- ture full of false fantasies to try to find true happiness. “Gravity” (Oct. 4). Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission with Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney). A veteran astronaut, Kowalsky is in com- mand of his final flight before he is due to retire. During a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowal- sky completely alone, tethered to noth- ing but each other and spiraling out into the blackness. The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth and any chance for rescue. As fear escalates to panic, every breath of air eats away at what little oxygen is left. The only way home may be to go farther out into the terrifying expanse of space. “Carrie” (Oct. 18). The original “Carrie” (1976) starred Sissy Spacek and was the first Stephen King novel adapted for movies. The new film stars Chloe Moretz (“Kick Ass,” “Let Me In”) as the troubled teenager. Seventeen years ago, Carrie’s mother, Margaret (Julianne Moore), gave birth to her under bizarre circumstances. Carrie is a shy outcast among her peers who is sheltered by her deeply religious mother. To Margaret, boys are the devil incarnate. Her crazed attempts to protect Carrie from the world backfire as Carrie unleashes a telekinetic power that had previously been dormant. August 14, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • Page 19 ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ depicts attack on Washington Former Secret Service Agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler, left) attempts to save U.S. Presi- dent Asher (Aaron Eckhart) from a terrorist attack in ‘Olympus Has Fallen.’ by Dennis Seuling “Olympus Has Fallen” (Sony Pic- tures Home Entertainment) is an action- packed movie depicting an all-out attack on Washington, D.C., furious gun battles, and the kidnapping of President Asher (Aaron Eckhart) by a team of well-orga- nized terrorists. The initial, prolonged attack involves planes, missiles, rocket launchers, and even garbage trucks, and is the movie’s most impressive sequence, though it ignores stepped-up post-9/11 security. But, hey, this is a Hollywood shoot-’em-up, not a documentary. Former Secret Service man and Special Forces commando Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) uses this mayhem to sneak into the White House and plan to counter the attack. Because Banning failed to save the first lady from an accident 18 months earlier, he has a lot to prove. Redemption lies in rescuing President Asher. The terrorist leader (Rick Yune) is demanding missile codes. With the acting president, Speaker of the House Trumbull (Morgan Freeman), shaky at best and Pen- tagon officials scrambling like chickens with their heads cut off, it will be entirely up to Manning to get the job done. Director Antoine Fuqua borrows con- siderably from “Die Hard” by establishing a lone, unlikely hero up against over- whelming odds, and handles the action admirably. However, the dialogue is often laced with clichés and many supporting performances are sadly underwhelming. Bonuses on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include behind-the-scenes fea- turettes on the making of the film, the cast, creating the movie’s visual effects, and a detailed look at one of the major action sequences. “The Muppet Movie” (Disney Home Entertainment) is available in a new Blu- ray “Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition.” Created by Jim Henson, the movie fea- tures the origins of the classic Muppet characters -- Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and Animal. The Muppets set out on a road trip to follow their Hollywood dreams. Henson and director James Frawley pay homage to assorted movie clichés and have the characters speak directly to the audience in comical asides. Kermit decides to leave the swamp and conquer Hollywood. Like Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz,” he gathers a colorful assortment of friends during his journey, and there are cameo guest appearances by James Coburn, Dom DeLuise, Mad- eleine Kahn, Steve Martin, Milton Berle, Carol Kane, Mel Brooks, Orson Welles, Bob Hope, and Edgar Bergen and Char- lie McCarthy. Conflict is provided by fast-food entrepreneur Charles Durn- ing, determined to make Kermit the spokesfrog for his restaurant franchise, which serves frogs’ legs. Extras include extended camera tests, games for kids, a Kermit the Frog profile, and never-before- seen footage. “Shane” (Paramount Home Enter- tainment), based on historical conflicts between cattle ranchers and homesteaders in 19th century Wyoming, explores the contrast between rugged individualism and the value of being part of a commu- nity. Alan Ladd portrays the mysterious title character, who enters the life of a frontier community. Through his integ- rity and grit, he shows the townspeople how to confront seemingly unbeatable forces of injustice. Loyal Griggs’ photography of Wyo- ming’s Grand Tetons is breathtaking and George Stevens’ direction is restrained and thoughtful, making this Western a classic of American cinema. Outstand- ing performances include those by Van Heflin and Jean Arthur as a frontier hus- band and wife; Brandon De Wilde as their son, Joey; Jack Palance as the ranch- ers’ hired assassin; and character actors Edgar Buchanan, Ben Johnson, Ellen Corby, and Elisha Cook Jr. Extras on the new Blu-ray release include commentary by the director’s son George Stevens Jr., who was a production assistant on the movie. “The Big Wedding” (Lionsgate) is a romantic comedy about a modern family at a weekend wedding celebration that just might turn into a chaotic mess. Long-divorced couple Don and Ellie Griffin (Robert DeNiro, Diane Keaton) try to put their best foot forward to por- tray the happy couple at the wedding of their adopted son (Ben Barnes) after his conservative biological mother, Madonna (Patricia Rae), surprises everyone by showing up. The Griffins must maintain self-control while old hostilities surface. This kind of comedy -- temperamen- tal personalities thrown together and clashing – is not new, but the impressive cast, including Susan Sarandon, Chris- tine Ebersole, Amanda Seyfried, Kath- erine Heigl, Robin Williams, and Topher Grace, makes the movie engaging. Be (continued on Crossword page) Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • August 14, 2013 New DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) warned, though. There is not a lot of wit or clever dia- logue. The movie coasts on the affability of its cast. The sole Blu-ray extra is a making-of featurette. “The Company You Keep” (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment) stars Robert Redford as Nick Sloan. Once part of the Weather Underground, Sloan is now a lawyer living under an assumed name in upstate New York. He needed a new identity after the group’s anti-war protests led to the death of a bank guard during a rob- bery. When radical-turned-suburban mom Sharon Solarz (Susan Sarandon) turns herself in after having lived undetected for 30 years, Albany reporter Ben Shepard (Shia LaBoeuf), eager to make a name for himself and earn the respect of his editor (Stanley Tucci), sets out to connect the dots, no matter how he gets his information. Eventually, his efforts lead him to Sloan. The movie makes an interesting comment on jour- nalistic responsibility, privacy rights, redemption, and ambition. 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(continued from page 7) In 2007, the unique concept of a Youth Leadership Academy was introduced. There is no other type of leader- ship program hosted by a law enforcement agency in the tri-state area, so there was little direction in the develop- ment of such a program. This summer, the Mahwah Police Department hosted its seventh annual leadership program. The program is directed by Sergeant Curtis, held at Ramapo College, and staffed by Mahwah police officers. What simply started as a five day camp with classes and events during the day has grown to become a five day camp with a three night sleepover for students in the college dorms. Enrollment has grown each year, and this year over 200 students attended. The leadership academy is an opportunity for students to learn about leadership traits and skills and how to work together as a group to achieve a common goal. There are classroom discussions about leadership techniques and a series of events and challenges for teams of students. This year, the students also participated in the CAP pro- gram, an interactive block of instruction and cooperative work sessions on brand marketing, market analysis, sales and promotion. The academy and CAP instructors worked with Ramsey Auto Group on a project. There is a fee for children to register for the Academy, but the program is financially subsidized by the Mahwah Municipal Alliance. During the graduation ceremony at the Bradley Center at Ramapo College, the MMA recognized Ray and Faith VanDuren of Ramsey Auto Group for their years of support of youth programs in the township. According to Mayor Laforet, the Mahwah Youth Lead- ership Academy is an innovative and unique program that makes the Township of Mahwah a special place to reside. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • August 14, 2013