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| Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • December 25, 2013 Agreement offers smooth landing for community college students Villadom Happenings Dance benefit announced The Ramapo Indian Hills Dance Group will sponsor its second annual benefit on Friday, Jan. 10. The event will be held at 7 p.m. in the Ramapo High School auditorium on George Street in Franklin Lakes. “Something to Dance For,” will feature dancers and choreographers from Ramapo and Indian Hills high schools. Proceeds will benefit the Gift of Life program. Admission is $10. The cost for seniors is $8. Scholarship competition announced Don Bosco Prep’s Chapel Concerts has announced its fourth Young Artists’ Scholarship Competition to celebrate, recognize, and reward the talent, commitment, and disci- pline of young performers. This competition offers local high school musicians an opportunity to perform during the 2013-14 season of Don Bosco Prep’s Chapel Concerts. The first place winner will also receive a $1,000 scholar- ship to be used toward music education. The competition is open to United Stated citizens and legal non-citizens who are full-time high school students, reside in New Jersey, and demonstrate proficiency in vocal or instrumental music. Solo artists and ensembles perform- ing in all styles of music will be considered. Musicians should submit an application with a prelimi- nary audition DVD by Jan. 15, 2014. Twenty-five finalists will be selected to audition live and will be notified by mail by Jan. 31. Final auditions will be held March 8. Applicants will be judged by a panel of experts on talent, technique, musicianship, skill, interpretation, presentation, and pres- ence. Applicants compete against a standard of excellence, rather than against each other. Performers should bring their own accompanists. Of the 25 finalists, 10 winners will be selected to per- form at Don Bosco Prep’s Chapel Concert on April 12. For a scholarship competition brochure and application, or for additional information, contact Toni Bilotti Cecere at tcecere@donboscoprep.com or visit www.donbosoprep. com/ Events/Chapel Concert Series. Alumni Reunion Chapel Concert set Don Bosco Prep, 492 North Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey, will host an Alumni Reunion Chapel Concert on Saturday, Jan. 4. The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Mary Help of Christians Chapel in Saint John’s Hall, and will feature musicians and vocalists who have graduated from Don Bosco. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door. Seating is general admission. For more information, visit www.donboscoprep.com click on Arts/Chapel Con- cert Series or call (201) 327-8003, extension 188. Chamber hosts January events The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will host Business after Hours on Thursday, Jan. 9. This networking event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Strategic Off- Site Technology Center located at the Crossroads Corpo- rate Center, One International Boulevard in Mahwah. All first-time attendees will be able to introduce themselves and their businesses, and SOTC will offer a technology journey with their engineers, developers, trainers, consul- tants, advisors, and fully virtualized state-of-the-art plat- forms. The cost is $20 for Chamber members and $35 for non-members. Refreshments will be served. On Jan. 13, Amanda Missey, director of Bergen LEADS, will be the guest speaker at the Chamber’s luncheon. The event, open to members and non-members, will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at Ramapo College of New Jersey’s Trustee Pavilion, 505 Ramapo Valley Road in Mahwah. The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dean Dr. Michael Williams and Bergen President Dr. B. Kaye Walter toured the College’s Emil Buehler Trust Aviation Education Center after signing the transfer agreement. Thanks to an agreement signed last week, students from Bergen Community College will be able to transfer their credits to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Embry-Riddle, which has been recognized for its aeronautical degree programs, will accept at least 64 credits from Bergen, the state’s largest community college. “It’s quite an academic achievement for us to be enter- ing into an agreement of such depth with a college of such renown as Embry-Riddle,” said Dr. William Mul- laney, Bergen’s vice president for academic affairs. Under the terms of the agreement, students who earn an associate of science in professional studies (aviation administration option) or natural sciences (air- craft operations option) from Bergen will transfer into Embry-Riddle’s bachelor of science in aviation business administration (air transportation major) program. After transferring to Embry-Riddle, students will need to com- plete 54 credits in order to earn a bachelor’s degree. Bergen’s aviation courses were launched in 2012, buoyed by the opening of the College’s Emil Buehler Trust Aviation Center, which includes airplane and heli- copter simulators. Grants totaling $2 million from the Emil Buehler Trust funded the creation of the center and the program. Courses include introduction to aeronau- tics and aviation safety. The latest agreement caps a busy fall for Bergen offi- cials, who inked the “BCC-FDU Scholars Program” in luncheon is sponsored by the Volunteer County of Bergen County. Missey will discuss the benefits and rewards for adults who participate in this 10-month learning and lead- ership adventure. The cost for Chamber members is $35 and $50 for non-members. Advance registration for both events is preferred; an additional $5 processing fee will be charged if paid the day of the event. Refreshments will be served. For reservations and other information, call the Chamber office at (201) 529-5566 or visit Mahwah.com. Hearing workshop set Total Hearing Care will offer a special hearing workshop on Thursday, Jan. 9 and Friday, Jan. 10 in its Midland Park office at 600 Godwin Avenue, Suite 7. Those who attend will receive a free hearing screening, and certified staff members will present a demonstration of the new Oticon Alta hearing device and the ConnectLine. The public is invited. To make a reservation, call the office at (973) 939- 0028. Heskins to discuss ‘Royal Stitching’ Randi Paul Heskins will present “A Royal Stitching Adventure: Earning a Certificate in Hand Embroidery from the Royal School of Needlework” to the Bergen Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America on Monday, Jan. 13. The program will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the Red Barn at the Guardian Angel Church, 320 Franklin Turnpike in Allen- dale. The public is invited. YWCA offers Vacation Day program YWCA Bergen County is offering its Vacation Day pro- gram for children in kindergarten through sixth grade on Jan. 20. The trip to FunPlex in East Hanover will include transportation, unlimited foam frenzy and bumper cars, 20 game tokens, pizza, and soda. The Vacation Day program provides full-day care from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on designated school holidays. Based at the YWCA’s 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood facility, the program is supervised by the YWCA’s trained child care staff. The fee is $55 per child per day for families that par- ticipate in YWCA Before or After School programs, and $75 for non-participating families. Advance registration is required. To register, call (201) 444-5600, extension 352 or visit www.ywcabergencounty.org for details and registra- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dean Dr. Michael Williams and Bergen President Dr. B. Kaye Walter October. That agreement remains unique in that FDU will offer participating students a 40 percent tuition reduction and featured the creation and management of a dedicated FDU office at Bergen’s main campus in Paramus. Bergen maintains more than 40 articulation agree- ments with four-year schools. Bergen Community College (www.bergen.edu) based in Paramus is a public two-year coeducational college, enrolling nearly 17,000 students at locations in Paramus, the Philip J. Ciarco Jr. Learning Center in Hackensack, and Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands in Lyndhurst. The college offers associate degree, certifi- cate, and continuing education programs in a variety of fields. tion forms. YWCA Before and After School Programs are offered at schools in Allendale, Cresskill, Dumont, Old Tappan, (continued on page 22) |
| December 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 3 Mahwah Board approves gas station without Dunkin Donuts by Frank J. McMahon The Mahwah Board of Adjustment has approved an application that will permit the construction of a new gas station and convenience store on vacant property on Route 17 North. The site is adjacent to the West Ramapo Avenue overpass. The applicant, ADPP Enterprises, Inc., revised its plans for the site after the last public hearing of the application in October. At that time, several board members and neigh- bors of the site raised concerns about the potential noise and traffic that would be created by the proposed Dunkin Donuts eat-in restaurant with drive-through lane and window. A Dunkin Donuts is no longer part of the plans. The site plan as approved by the zoning board of adjust- ment now includes a 7/11 convenience store with six tables and 12 seats with no drive through lane. The applicant had requested nine tables in the 7/11 with 18 seats, but the board reduced that number to meet the township’s parking requirement. The board attached several conditions to its approval of the site plan. One is that the approval is based on the condi- tion that there will be a satisfactory traffic impact study prepared by the township’s engineering firm. Another is that the board reserves the right to change the proposed lighting and landscaping within six months of its initial date of operation. Mike Kelly, the township engineer, continued to express concerns about the traffic exiting the site into the decelera- tion lane on Route 17, which he said could cause rear end accidents, but he acknowledged that there is not much the board could do about that issue. The property is located in the highway business B-40 zone, which requires lots of 40,000 square feet. ADPP plans to consolidate two lots into one lot of 38,313 square feet. The property is bordered to the north by the West Ramapo Avenue overpass and Route 17 right of way and to the south by two vacant lots consisting of about four acres. Those lots are owned by Motorgas Oil and Refining Cor- Spirited group poration, the same owner as the original ADPP lot. The subject property will be expanded by the acquisition of a (continued on page 10) The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce Super Community Spirit Showcase Committee recently met to finalize plans for the upcoming event being held at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel on Jan. 22, 2014 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event has been sanctioned by the NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee. MRCC will be highlighting 100 local charities and attendees will vote for their favorite charity. The winner will receive 100% of the event’s net proceeds. |
| Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • December 25, 2013 Area All Seasons performance will honor Quackenbushes All Seasons Chamber Players The congregation of Saint Elizabeth’s Memorial Chapel, 38 Chapel Turn, Eagle Valley in Tuxedo, New York, will present the All Seasons Chamber Players in a spe- cial Memorial Concert in honor of Betty and Dave Quackenbush on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 3 p.m. Freewill contributions will be accepted at the door. A Meet-the-Artists Reception will be held after the concert in the Parish House across from the chapel. The chapel will be decorated with poinset- tias and greens for the holidays and offers glorious acoustics and a historic setting for chamber music. The All Seasons Chamber Players has had a long relationship with Betty and Dave Quackenbush, long-time members of the chapel, who brought the ensemble to per- form for 16 concerts dating back to 1995. The ensemble is pleased to perform this concert in recognition of the encourage- ment, support, and musical advice offered by the Quackenbushes for concerts at Saint Elizabeth’s Chapel. Both Betty and Dave Quackenbush were recently buried on the grounds of St. Elizabeth’s. The All Seasons ensemble will use its Flemish harpsichord in combination with flute and strings to perform music from the 17 th to the 20 th century. The program, “From Marais to Martinu,” will include works for flute, violin, cello, and harpsichord by Marais, Vivaldi, J.S. Bach, J.C. Bach, Handel, Telemann, and Martinu. It will close with the “Pastorale” from Corelli’s “Christmas Concerto,” a favorite of Betty and Dave Quackenbush. The All Seasons Chamber Players are professional musicians who also perform with area orchestras, Broadway shows, and summer music festivals. Now in its 33 rd season, the ensemble has performed over 700 concerts throughout the metropolitan area. Performers will include flutist Brenda Sakofsky, violinist Robert Lawrence, cel- list E. Zoe Hassman, harpsichordist Ron Levy, and harpsichordist Jean Strickholm of Demarest. A full schedule of the ensem- ble’s concerts is listed online at www.all- seasonschamberplayers.org. Saint Elizabeth’s was built as a family chapel on the estate of the descendants of J. Pierpont Morgan and Alexander Hamilton. The stone chapel was named after Eliza- beth Schuyler Hamilton, who died at 11 in the influenza epidemic after World War I. The building combines elements of 16 th and 17 th century design. The chapel has a long tradition of providing free concerts for the public. All are welcome. For information or directions, call (914) 420-8271 or (201) 768-1331. |
| Mahwah December 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 5 Township officials claim new movie is offensive by Frank J. McMahon Mahwah Mayor William Laforet was quick to react to a report in the New York Post that discussed the new movie “Out of the Furnace,” which opened in a New York theater Dec. 4 with a wider theater release on Dec. 6. The movie is directed by Scott Cooper and produced by Ridley Scott and Leonardo DiCaprio for Relativity Media. The film stars Christian Bale, Casey Affleck, Woody Har- relson, Zoe Saldana, Forest Whitaker, Willem Dafoe, and Sam Shepard. “As the Mayor of the Township of Mahwah, I am deeply concerned about the recent article in the New York Post,” Laforet wrote, “which discusses the movie ‘Out of the Fur- nace’ and its depiction of the Ramapough Lenape Moun- tain Indians. “The Ramapough Lenape Mountain Indians have a strong and proud heritage, not only in our community, but also in the history of our nation. The article wrongly char- acterizes the residents of Stag Hill as New Jersey hillbillies who live in a self-contained world of drugs, violence, and trailer homes. Nothing could be further from the truth. “This type of stereotype only serves to foster hostility, intimidation, and bullying. The movie is nothing more than a sensational attempt to generate money by denigrating and insulting part of our American culture.” On Dec. 4, Laforet called a press conference at the Rich- ard J. Martel Municipal Center to express his concerns about the movie. Dwaine Perry, the leader of the Rama- pough Indians, and Lauren Schoen, the superintendent of the Mahwah schools, joined him to show their agreement with Laforet’s concerns. Perry described the movie as a “hate crime” because of the way it depicts the Ramapough Indians. Laforet said, “I won’t stand by to see the Native Ameri- can Indians disgraced into extinction again.” Laforet described the Ramapough Lenape Mountain Indians as a well organized, socially accepted, and cultur- ally significant group of residents who live and work in the community, raise families, and attend Mahwah’s schools. “These residents live in homes no different than their neighbors,” Laforet said, “and are employed at major cor- porations and businesses in the tri-state area. They are a vital component to our heritage and should be looked upon for the contributions they have made. “Cinematic attempts of this nature only serve to elicit fear, hatred, and racial tension and have no place in a modem democratic society. I encourage citizens to spend their money on more well deserving movies and hope the theatre management will opt not to present this movie for public viewing. “This is a time that citizens should welcome and embrace the culture of the Ramapough Mountain Lenape Indians so they have a better understanding of what they have contrib- uted to our culture.” (continued on page 8) |
| Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • December 25, 2013 Ramsey Sweet singing of the choir Following a potluck supper, groups of carolers from the First Presbyterian Church of Ramsey visited seniors at The Woodlands of Ramsey and The Allendale Nursing Home. Many seniors look forward to this annual visit. (Photos courtesy of Mee Lon Yee.) T ����������� ������������������ ���������������������� ������������������� ���������������� ��������������� YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER ������������������� |
| December 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 7 Ramsey Genocide survivor shares message of forgiveness Immaculée Ilibagiza speaking at Don Bosco. Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza shared her universal message of peace and the freedom of forgive- ness with hundreds of students, parents, and community members during two December presentations hosted by Don Bosco Prep. The author and humanitarian spoke for several hours about her miraculous survival and how the ordeal changed her life in countless positive ways. “Losing everyone and everything I ever cared about made me realize how much I had taken for granted,” said Ilibagiza, whose family and friends were among the hun- dreds of thousands of men, women, and children killed during the genocide. An engineering student at the National University in 1994, she returned home on holiday and her parents, fearing for her safety, made arrangements for her to be hidden in the home of a local minister. Ilibagiza spent 91 days in a small bathroom with seven other women, and narrowly escaped being discovered on numerous occasions by soldiers who were intent on murder. Her emergence when the killings ended was “like falling from the sky into a completely different world.” Throughout the evening, Ilibagiza spoke about how, through continuous prayer, she converted her fear and anger to understanding and forgiveness. “I turned to prayer to help manage the intense emotions that overwhelmed me,” she said. “I soon discovered that if you have faith in eternity, the pain of the now is allevi- ated.” In time, she forgave those who murdered her family. “I realized that hating the killers would change nothing. Forgiveness felt like freedom, and when I let go of thoughts of revenge I experienced a peace I’d never known.” Ilibagiza continues to bear witness to her experience through the books she has written, including the interna- tional best-seller “Left to Tell” and “The Rosary: The Prayer That Saved My Life,” and speaking engagements. She has been honored with numerous humanitarian awards, includ- ing the Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Recon- ciliation and Peace and the American Legacy’s Women of Strength & Courage Award. “Immaculée’s message of faith, hope, and standing strong on the side of love is an important one at this time of year,” said Father James Heuser, director and president of Don Bosco Prep. “She is a living example of the power of prayer and the ability to overcome unimaginable tragedy, and she inspired our students and all who were fortunate to attend these memorable presentations.” Located in Ramsey, Don Bosco is a private, Catholic, college preparatory high school for young men. |
| Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • December 25, 2013 Be a part of our Fourth Annual Bash, which will be held March 7, 2014. Contact us for information about how to get involved. We need help getting corporate sponsorships and donations of sports tickets and memorabilia. We also need help selling ads for our journal. Thank you to all who brought in holiday baskets and gifts. We particularly want to thank Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ramsey, Western World Insurance Group, and Abundant Life Reformed Church in Wyckoff for their gen- erosity in providing over 250 holiday gifts for our families. Special thanks to all the kids who made food baskets and brought in gifts. We love it when kids come and visit us. Thanks to the RealSource group in Waldwick for inviting us to their breakfast. It was great to meet all of you. Thanks to the students from Eastwick College, who brought us beautiful food baskets. We wish all of our read- ers a happy, healthy holiday season! Have a fantastic 2014, and thank you for your continued support. Thank you to all who generously purchased gifts for Margarita. She was SO happy to receive all the goodies! Eileen, one of our case workers, writes: At this festive time of year, I think about what Emmanuel Cancer Foun- dation has been able to do for our families who have a child with cancer. I think about Abbie, who we were able to help financially after her house burned down this past year. It brings me joy when I get a call from a mom with six children, including one who is in remission, because she knows that each of them will have some Christmas presents because of Emmanuel Cancer Foundation. Then I think of Evan, who at the age of five-and-a-half, has relapsed with cancer. He, his parents, and three sisters have been forced to move from their rental home because of a leaky roof. Christmas won’t be the same for them with Evan relapsing and going through treatment. Now they have had to move out of their familiar surroundings into a smaller rental apartment without their dogs. When talking with his mom, she asked if we could locate a smaller kitchen table than the one they currently have for their hopefully temporary home. Then Evan and his siblings would be able to enjoy doing things at the table together. She frequently expresses appreciation for the home visits and holiday gifts her children have received from Emmanuel Cancer Foundation. This helps me see how important ECF is, and how worthwhile the work that I do for them is. ECF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a variety of specialized services, at no charge, to any New Jersey family facing the challenges of caring for a child with cancer. We do not raise money for cancer research. We provide direct in-home care to our families. Many of families do not have the financial or emotional support to help them get through a major illness like cancer, so our primary focus is providing families with counsel- ing by a professional case worker, material goods (such as household items, toys, and monthly grocery deliveries), and emergency financial assistance. These individually tailored services are critical in helping families get through the crisis of pediatric cancer. ECF does not receive government funding. We rely on donations from the community, including financial sup- port, in-kind donations, and volunteer time. Call the ECF Northern Regional Center at (201) 612-8118 or e-mail Laura at laura@emmanuelcancer.org to see how you can help. • We need volunteers who can deliver groceries to fami- lies in Bergen and Essex counties. Spanish-speaking driv- ers are in particularly high demand. • Is your office looking for a community service proj- ect? Holding a drive for our food pantry would be a tre- mendous help. • Does your company have a charitable giving program? If so, let us know! • Kids can help too! Is your Scout troop looking to earn badges? Ask us for creative ways kids can have fun while learning about philanthropy. • Emmanuel Cancer Foundation is celebrating 30 years of providing services. If you would care to make a contri- bution to honor this milestone, imagine how much good we could do with $30 from every reader! If you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becom- ing a volunteer or just stop by and see what ECF is all about. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue in Midland Park. Please call (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Please do not leave items at the center with- out checking with us first. Our storage space is limited. For more information, visit www.emmanuelcancer.org or “like” us on Facebook: EmmanuelCancerFoundation. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! Film offends with Chief Perry, Mayor Laforet, and School Super- intendent Schoen and oppose a film which, by all reports, misrepresents an important part of our a com- munity.” He suggested that the residents of Mahwah and those in the surrounding communities who want to learn more about the history of this community should visit “Neighborhoods of Mahwah,” the current exhibit in the Mahwah Museum. The exhibit includes the story of the Stag Hill community based on sound his- torical research,” Carreras said. On Feb. 6, the museum will present a lecture by Edward Lenik, who has done extensive archaeological work to document the story of the Indians who have lived in this area. It is entitled “Ramapough Mountain Indians: People, Places, and Cultural Traditions.” (continued from page 5) Relativity Media responded to Laforet’s complaint, saying that the film is not based on any one person or group, and is entirely fictional. In a letter to Villadom TIMES Charles Carreras, president of the Mahwah Museum Society, joined Laforet, Perry, and Schoen, saying he was saddened by the news that he has heard about a film that negatively depicts the people of the Ramapough community. “The film, from news reports, seems to raise old stereotypes which we as a community have long ago tried to put to rest,” Carreras stated. “I stand together |
| December 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 9 Mahwah Revisions to towing ordinance now being mulled by Frank J. McMahon The Mahwah Council spent several hours at a recent public meeting discussing the pros and cons of revising the township’s towing ordinance. The main issue is the practice by some towing companies to have separate companies with separate towing vehicles and storage yards in order to obtain more spots in the towing rotation. The council ultimately introduced the amended ordinance and was expected to adopt it at the council’s Dec. 19 public meeting. The ordinance contains several amend- ments to Chapter 4-2 of the revised general ordinances of the township. The application process was amended to include a revised section that requires a site plan showing the location of the towing company’s storage area, the number of vehicles that may be stored on the site, and the total storage area in square feet. The applicant also must include with the application copies of a zoning certifi- cate, resolution, or other document from the municipality confirming the applicant’s right to use the storage area, and a deed or lease agreement confirming the applicant’s right to use the storage area at least for the term of the license being sought. Another section requires certification that no vehicle is listed on more than one license application submitted under this ordinance, and that the applicant will not transfer vehicles to any other licensee or applicant to satisfy the requirements of this ordinance. Still another section was amended to describe the minimum standards of per- formance required of a tower and another section points out that, if the responding approved towing operator cannot remove the vehicle, the Mahwah Police Department reserves the right to notify the next avail- able approved towing operator on the rota- tion list and the tow operator who cannot remove the vehicle will forfeit the right to bill the responsible party. The township also reserves the right, in times of emergencies and/or natural disas- ters, to contact other towing services opera- tors on the rotation list. The section on towing and storage fee schedule was amended to state that the tower will keep copies of all invoices and bills for towing services rendered to the township for a minimum period of seven years and a representative of the Mahwah Police Department will conduct routine inspections of the invoices to ensure com- pliance. Other amended sections relate to bill- ing procedures, but one states that towers will not stop at any accident scene unless directed by police, except to notify the police of an unattended accident and to advise victims that police have contacted the licensee on rotation. Also, towers will not solicit or attempt to divert patrons of another towing operator, whether or not licensed under this section, or solicit pro- spective patrons of a given repair service to any other repair service. That section also states that towers will not tow vehicles without proper authori- zation from the police at the scene or the owner or driver at the scene. The full ordinance can be seen at the township clerk’s office at the Richard J. Martel Municipal Center on Corporate Drive in Mahwah. Legacy honored Pamela Drozd of Mahwah honored the legacy of her late husband, Mike Drozd, and his gift of donated tissue to 57 people by put- ting the finishing touches on a ‘floragraph’ portrait at a ceremony at Mahwah Fire Co. 1. The portrait, which is made of seeds, flowers, and other natural materials, will be part of the Donate Life Float at next month’s Rose Parade in Pasadena, Califor- nia. Pam will also attend the Rose Parade. Her trip to Pas- adena is being sponsored by the NJ Sharing Network Foundation, the philan- thropic arm of NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue for nearly 5,000 New Jerseyans awaiting life- saving transplants. To learn more about organ and tissue donation or to get involved with NJ Sharing Network call 1-800-742-7365 or visit www.NJSharingNetwork.org to register as an organ and tissue donor. |
| Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • December 25, 2013 Mahwah Gas station (continued from page 3) lot to the east that is owned by Albert Shotmeyer of Mid- land Park. Currently, the lot fronting on Route 17 contains a decay- ing one-story masonry building that was previously used as a service station. That station’s gasoline pump islands and underground storage tanks have been removed from the site. ADPP plans to demolish the old building site and con- struct a new gas station and a one-story, 200 square foot convenience store as opposed to the 3,398 square foot building on the previous plan that would have contained a convenience store and a Dunkin Donuts. A new canopy is also planned for the four-pump fueling area with a 25,000 gallon underground fuel storage tank for three grades of gasoline, and diesel fuel for automobiles. Professional Engineer Jeffrey Martell described the changes to the plans, which include 18 spaces with the potential for three additional future parking spaces for employees, resulting in a possible total of 21 spaces. The three extra spaces would be located at the rear of the site and will be covered with grass, but be available for parking if it becomes necessary. The size of the letters on the signage on the canopy over the pump stations is larger that permitted, but Kelly indi- cated that is satisfactory because the site is on Route 17. Martell agreed to extend the six foot high board-on- board fence near West Ramapo Avenue to prohibit foot traffic in that area and to extend it around 80 percent of the site to protect the neighbors from headlights. He also confirmed that a flagpole has been added to the site, the number of signs would be reduced, the air conditioning units would be shielded from view, and the drainage to the rear of the site has not changed, but that most of the drain- age from the site will flow toward Route 17. Swinburne speaks Children’s Author Steve Swinburne visited Mahwah’s elementary schools and shared his knowledge of publishing and love for writing, including how he comes up with storylines. Here he speaks to the students at Betsy Ross Elementary School and poses for a picture with the students who earned the right to have lunch with him by turning in a request to the librarian, Mrs. Rainey, as to why they wanted to eat with an author. The author presentation was possible by a grant provided to Betsy Ross, Lenape Meadows, George Washington, and Joyce Kilmer schools through the Mahwah Schools Foundation. |
| December 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 11 Film series set The Mahwah Pubic Library, located at 100 Ridge Road in Mahwah, presents free movies on Thursday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. Popcorn and a drink are provided. No tickets are necessary. A screening of “The Family” (2013) is set for Jan. 2. The Manzoni family, a notorious mafia clan, is relocated to Normandy, France under the witness protection program, where fitting in becomes challenging as their old habits die hard. The film stars Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Dianna Agron and is rated R for violence, language, and brief sexuality. This film is 111 minutes long. On Jan. 9, “Prisoners” (2013) with Hugh Jackman will be the feature presentation. When Keller Dover’s daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts. The movie is rated R for disturbing violent content (including torture) and language, and 153 minutes long. View “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” (2013) on Jan. 16. As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Viet- nam, and other major events affect this man’s life, family, and American society. The film stars Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, and John Cusack and is rated PG-13 for some violence and disturbing images, language, sexual material, thematic elements, and smoking. This movie runs for 132 minutes. “Fruitvale Station” (2013) will be screened on Jan. 23. This movie stars Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, and Octavia Spencer. The film is the purportedly true story of Oscar Grant III, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident, who crosses paths with friends, enemies, family, and strangers on the last day of 2008. “Fruitvale Station is rated R for some violence, language throughout, and some drug use. This movie is 85 minutes long. See “20 Feet from Stardom” (2013) with Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, and Lisa Fischer on Jan. 30. Backup sing- ers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but listeners had no idea who these singers are, until now. This 91-minute movie is rated PG-13. Call (201) 529-READ for more information. We win! The Mahwah School’s Foun- dation recently announced its Super Bowl fundraiser winners. The Demarco family of Mahwah won first prize: two tickets to the Super Bowl at Met Life Stadium and a $1,500 Visa Gift Card. The Palentchar family of Mahwah won second prize: a Sharp Aquos 60” television. All MSF fundraising sup- ports creativity, excellence, and innovation in Mahwah’s public schools. For informa- tion, visit www.themsf.org. |
| Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, III & IV • December 25, 2013 Learn the basics of poinsettia plant care Although poinsettias are most often associated with the holiday season, they are actually tropical plants. In spite of their origins, poinsettias can thrive during the holiday season and even last long after the holidays have come and gone. Poinsettias are native to Mexico and Central Amer- ica. Aztecs called the plant cuetlaxochitl. The flower- ing plant was first introduced to the United States by Joel Poinsett, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, and was subsequently renamed the poinsettia. The flowers of the poinsettia are actually the yellow blooms at the middle of the bright red, pink, or white bracts that form on the plant. Perhaps due to the bright red of the bracts, the plant quickly became a popular Christmas plant. It is important to note that poinsettias grow in a warm climate and therefore must be kept in tropical conditions to ensure the plant’s health. Furthermore, poinsettias bloom in response to shortening daylight hours. That means they will need ample darkness each night in order to simulate the dark nights of short, winter days. To achieve this, the plant may have to be put into a dark closet for 12 to 14 hours each night. During the day, the plant should be in a sunny window where it will have access to bright light. The more light the better. Keep the soil evenly moist. Misting the plant will help it retain some humidity. Also, fill the overflow saucer on the flower pot with gravel to allow water seep- ing through the pot to evaporate from the gravel. Hot temperatures indoors combined with high humidity will help the plant to thrive. Even one day without adequate moisture can cause the leaves to drop. Furthermore, decreasing temperatures can cause leaves to fall off. The goal is to keep the indoor temperature consistent. While many poinsettia plants are discarded after the holiday season, these plants can actually be cut back and saved for next season. Trimming back any remaining leaves and continuing to care for the plant by keeping it moist can help. To force the blooms next season, start reducing the plant’s exposure to sunlight in mid-Sep- tember to October. Again, this will mean moving the plant to an area that is shrouded in complete darkness. Even streetlights or indoor lighting can affect bloom- ing. If the plant does not begin to turn color before the holiday season, purchase a new plant and try again next year. |
| December 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III & IV • Page 13 Planning must-haves when hosting a party Hosting a party at home can be a great way to get together with family and friends, but hosting is also a big responsibility that requires lots of pre-party planning and preparation. Part of that preparation involves stock- ing up on must-have items so guests’ needs can easily be met once the party starts. When taking inventory of supplies, it helps to break things down into categories and make a list of items grouped according to categories. This can make a supply shop- ping trip that much easier. Kitchenware Unless you’re hosting a cocktail party, you’re going to need more than just glasses come the big day. How much kitchenware you will need depends on how many guests will be attending, but be sure to have enough plates, utensils, napkins (cloth napkins for more formal affairs), cocktail napkins, serving bowls, and glasses (for wine, water, cocktails, beer, coffee, tea, soda, etc.). Food and beverages You can never have too much water on hand for guests. If you will be serving alco- hol, make sure to have both red and white wine, beer, liquor to prepare mixed drinks or cocktails, and soda. Stock up on ice, too. When buying food, buy enough so no one goes home hungry at the end of the night. Main course leftovers can also be placed in doggie bags and taken home by guests. In addition, be sure to have plenty of snacks on hand in case the main course takes longer to cook than originally anticipated. Stock up on standard fare like chips and pretzels, but have gluten-free snacks and healthier fare like fruits and veggies so guests on special diets won’t go hungry. Furniture Make sure you have enough furniture so no one is left standing for most of the party. Some extra folding chairs might be enough when hosting an indoor affair. The bare essentials No matter the size of your gathering, spills are to be expected. Have some clean- ing supplies, including paper towels, club soda, and household cleaning products, at the ready so spills can be quickly and easily cleaned. Make sure there is plenty of hand soap in the bathroom, and stock up on toilet paper before guests arrive. |
| Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • December 25, 2013 Mahwah Minutes CERT seeks new members The Mahwah Community Emergency Response Team is seeking new members. Interested individuals are invited to sign up for training, which will begin Jan. 14. The free classes are held at the Bergen County Law & Public Safety Institute in Mahwah and meet on Tuesdays for 12 weeks. The program will include training in disaster prepared- ness, terrorism awareness, and animal rescue. CERT/CART training provides residents with basic skills and informa- tion on what to do before, during and after a disaster to aid themselves, their families, and the community. At the completion of the program, basic CERT safety equipment will be issued to each participant. Class size is limited. For more information and a course application, visit www.mahwahcert.org or contact Allan Becker at (201) 960-1932 or mahwahcert@optonline.net. Time change announced The Mahwah Public Library will host “A Twelfth Night Celebration” with Early Music Players on Jan. 5, 2014. The program will begin at 2 p.m. (Snow date: Jan. 18.) The millennium old celebration will feature music from the 14 th through 16 th centuries. In medieval and Tudor Eng- land, Twelfth Night marked the end of a winter festival that started on All Hallows Eve (Halloween). Today, the cel- ebration marks the end of the holiday season. The Early Music Players have been performing Medi- eval, Renaissance, and Baroque music since 1972, garner- ing critical acclaim throughout the New York metropolitan area, from the 92nd Street Y, Saint Bartholomew’s Great Music Series, and Music at Saint Peter’s in Morristown to housewarmings and weddings. The Early Music Players have also been featured on WNET/Channel 13 and on New Jersey Network’s “State of the Arts.” This program is free. No tickets are necessary. Seats will be available on a “first come” basis. The library is located at 100 Ridge Road in Mahwah. Call (201) 529-READ for details. Mahwah Museum offers gift ideas Looking for gifts for a history lover? The Mahwah Museum at 201 Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah carries a selection of interesting local history books, photos, and other items from Mahwah’s past. “The Ford Motor Assembly Plant,” “Roads to Rails,” “From Pioneer Settlement to Suburb,” “Ramapough Moun- tain Indians,” and “The Maps of Clair Tholl” are a few examples of hard to find books that are available to pur- chase in the store. The shop also carries a selection of holi- day ornaments and vintage photos, postcards, maps, and Les Paul DVDs. Museum and store hours are Wednesdays and weekends from 1 to 4 p.m., and Friday Dec. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit mahwahmuseum.org. The Mahwah Museum receives operating support from the NJ Historical Commission, Department of State. LeBoeuf to discuss Panama Canal Join Glenn LeBoeuf for a Jan. 7 program about the 100 th anniversary of the Panama Canal. This 7 p.m. event will be held at the Mahwah Public Library. Before the canal was built in 1904, the trip from New York to San Francisco took 67 days. Today, over 14,000 ships and other vessels use the canal to transport 280 mil- lion tons of cargo each day. LeBoeuf will recount the epic achievement of creating this path between the seas. After receiving his degree in history from Monmouth College in 1976, LeBoeuf taught social studies in New Providence. “The Path Between Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal” is free. Registration is not required. The library is located at 100 Ridge Road. For details, call (201) 529- READ. Dietician to speak Susan Kraus, a registered dietician from Hackensack University Medical Center, will speak on Monday, Jan. 13. This event will be held at 7 p.m. at the Mahwah Public Library at 100 Ridge Road. Kraus will discuss tips and available resources on what food to pack for a child’s lunch, and how to plan simple and delicious family dinners. This program is free. Tickets are not required. For more information, call (201) 529-READ. ‘Green Golly & Her Golden Flute’ scheduled On Sunday, Jan. 12, the Mahwah Public Library at 100 Ridge Road will present “Green Golly & Her Golden Flute” at 2 p.m. Tower-trapped Green Golly (unlike Rapunzel) is so inspired by life that she can’t help but make music. This innovative program incorporates musical storytelling and comedy to inspire imagination, creativity, and positive self-expression. This Parents’ Choice Gold Award-winning introduction to classical music will be presented by author performers Keith Torgan and Barbara Siesel. Juilliard trained flutist and educator Siesel is Green Golly, and award-winning actor, storyteller, and songwriter Torgan is everyone else. This program is free and registration is not required. Call (201) 529-READ. Women’s volleyball program seeks players A free adult women’s volleyball program is being offered at Joyce Kilmer School, 80 Ridge Road, on Wednesdays. The program is open to Mahwah residents over age 21. Players of all skill levels are invited. The pick-up games will be played from 7 to 9 p.m. through June 15. For more information, visit www.mah- wahtwp.org and click on “recreation department.” Library offers free streaming media service The Mahwah Public Library is the first library in New Jersey to offer “Hoopla,” a streaming media service that allows library members to enjoy popular movies, television programs, music, and more on their computer, tablet, or smartphone. Mahwah Library members can download the free Hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or iOS device or visit hoopladigital.com to begin enjoying thousands of titles available to borrow for instant streaming or tempo- rary downloading to their smartphones, tablets, and com- puters. There are thousands of titles, including selections from major Hollywood studios, record companies, and publishers, and all titles are available all the time – no more waiting for items on hold. Once a title is checked out on one device, it is auto- matically available on all of the member’s devices with the Hoopla digital app and/or via PC Web browsers and begins streaming immediately. Downloaded content can also be viewed offline later. Videos can be borrowed for 72 hours, music for seven days, and audiobooks for 21 days. To learn more about this new offering, visit www.mah- wahlibrary.org or contact the library at (201) 529-7323. 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. |
| December 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 15 Ramsey Review 41 South Island Avenue. Pets must be on short leashes or in carriers. Residents who no longer have pets should call (201) 825-3400, extension 221. Kindergarten registration & orientation set Ramsey children who will be five years old on or before Oct. 1, 2014 may be registered for kindergarten. Regis- tration packets may be picked up in the child’s assigned elementary school beginning the week of Jan. 6, or found online at www.ramsey.k12.nj.us under “District Forms.” Kindergarten registration will be held at the Wesley D. Tis- dale School and Mary A. Hubbard School on Jan. 21 and Jan. 22 between 9 and 11 a.m. Parents must bring the completed packets and all sup- porting documents requested in the packets on registration day. Kindergarten screening will take place in February and appointments will be scheduled at registration. A Parent Orientation will be held at the Hubbard School gym on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. Parents of incoming kin- dergarteners are invited to learn about the district’s pro- gram and the screening process. (Snow date: Feb. 12.) Free classes for seniors Ramsey senior citizens who are interested in learning more about how to use a computer are welcome to join a Register for preschool program The Ramsey Public School District will offer borough residents a tuition-based preschool program for the 2014- 2015 school year. This program for four-year-olds will be held at both Hubbard and Tisdale schools. Students attend either the morning or afternoon session five days a week following the Ramsey School District cal- endar. The annual tuition for the program will be $3,100. To be eligible, a general education child must be four years of age on or before Oct. 1, 2014. Students will be screened for admission to the program. A limited number of spaces are available. Registration packets for general education preschoolers may be picked up at Hubbard and Tisdale schools beginning the week of Jan. 6 or found online at www.ramsey.k12.nj.us, under “District Forms – Registration Forms.” Registration will begin Jan. 13. Reg- istration packets and required supporting documents must be submitted that day. Popular trio to perform The always-popular Bernstein Bard Trio will perform at the Ramsey Public Library on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. The Bernstein Bard Trio includes Steve Bernstein on mandolin, Mark Bernstein on guitar, and Robert Bard on upright bass. Eclectic in their repertoire, imaginative in their arrangements, and captivating in their sound, this trio is one of the top acoustic music groups in the Hudson Valley. The trio performs selections including the swing music of Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Django Reinhart, George Gershwin, and Louis Jordan; Latin and tango by Jobim, Bonfa, and Bizet; and winning versions of traditional folk and popular melodies from around the world. Their con- temporary flavor shines through in rousing, heartfelt ren- ditions of songs by The Beatles, Sting, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, David Grisman, Jerry Garcia, Bob Marley, and many others. This free concert is being sponsored by the Friends of Ramsey Library. All are welcome. The Ramsey Library is located at 30 Wyckoff Avenue. Call (201) 327-1445. Redeemer announces Christmas services The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, located at 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey, will hold three services on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. The Family Christmas Eve service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Candlelight Services are scheduled for 7 and 11 p.m. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, the service will be held at 10:15 a.m. For more information about church programs and events, call (201) 327-0148, e-mail office@redeemerramsey.org, or visit redeemerramsey.org. Pet licenses, rabies shots available Ramsey residents are reminded that pet licenses will expire on Dec. 31, 2013. Borough citizens may start renew- ing their pets’ licenses as of Jan. 2, 2014 in the borough clerk’s office, 33 North Central Avenue in Ramsey. Hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In order to renew a pet’s license, the animal’s rabies vaccination must be valid through November of 2014. The borough will hold a free Rabies Clinic on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Ramsey Rescue Squad at Trojans win trophy monthly class at the Ramsey Public Library. Led by Sophia Xue, the class will meet the third Sunday of the month in the community room. Students may bring their own laptops or borrow the library’s laptops. Classes are planned for Jan. 19, Feb. 16, and March 16. Registration is not required. For more information, visit the library at 30 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey or call (201) 327-1445. The Ramsey Trojans beat the Mahwah Thunderbirds 27-6 in the 2013 NBJFL Junior Football Super Bowl Championship. The Ramsey Trojans are pictured with their 2013 Super Bowl Trophy. |
| Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • December 25, 2013 Obituaries John G. Donnelly John G. Donnelly of Mahwah, formerly of Guttenberg, Hasbrouck Heights, Palm Coast, Florida, and Midland Park, died Dec. 15. He was 86. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was honorably discharged and awarded the Victory and American Theatre medals. He worked for 43 years at Maxwell House in Hoboken, where he became a general foreman. He is survived by his wife Grace M. Donnelly (nee Gaus) and his children Susan Kelly, John S. Donnelly, Gavin C. Donnelly, Ellen Saranovic, and Janice Rudnick. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Robert Raymond Himber Robert Raymond Himber of Mahwah died Dec. 13. He was 48. He attended Mahwah’s public schools and went on to Ohio Technical School. He was employed by Beyer Bros. Corp. in Fairview for over 19 years. He was a volunteer with the Mahwah Fire Department for more than half his life. He held several officer’s positions, including battalion chief of Mahwah Fire Company #2. He served as a recreational pro- gram coach during his many years of volunteer service in the community. He is survived by his wife Barbara and his children Johann, Kevin, and Robert Jr. He is also survived by parents Robert and Maria, and his brother Raymond. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Per- nice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to Mahwah Fire Company #2, Island Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Deborah A. Jannicelli Deborah A. Jannicelli, nee Kaufman, of Mahwah died Dec. 15. She was 52. She is survived by her mother Veron- ica Kaufman and her stepdaughter Melissa. She is also survived by her sister Christine Kaufman-Wiley and two nieces. She was predeceased by her husband John Janni- celli, her father Charles Kaufman, and her brother Edmund Charles Kaufman. Arrangements were made by Becker Funeral Home in Westwood. Peter J. Odo Peter J. Odo of Upper Saddle River died Dec. 14. He was 93. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was awarded a Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He attended the Saddle River Grammar School, Ramsey High School, and Montclair State College. He taught at Brookside School in Allendale for over 20 years and was Allendale’s borough clerk from 1956-66 and a borough administrator from 1966-82. He was a former member of the Upper Saddle River Fire Department and the USR Ambulance Corps. He is survived by his wife Rosemary (Otens) and his children Judith, Kathleen, Elizabeth, Barbara, Stephen, and Chris- topher. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and his sisters Enez, Rita, and Kath- ryn. He was predeceased by his children Peter and Mary- Ann, and his sisters Edith and Betty. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the Church of the Presentation, 271 West Saddle River Road, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. Dolores F. O’Keefe Dolores F. O’Keefe, nee Lord, of Waldwick died Dec. 15. She was 94. She was a professional dancer with her three sisters, the Lord Sisters. She raised seven children, and then attended nursing school. She was a nurse in the Pascack Valley Hospital CCU for many years, and retired in 1983. She was a parishioner of Saint Luke’s R.C. Church in Ho-Ho-Kus. She is survived by her children Kenneth, Carol Cali, Pat O’Keefe, Dennis, and Christine Potter. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grand- children. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth, her son Maurice O’Keef, and her daughter Marie Sharon Broersma. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to the Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 20 Whites Lane, Waldwick NJ 07463. Edward Adam Oldziey Edward Adam Oldziey of Wyckoff, formerly of Wash- ington Township, died Dec. 14. He was 90. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He graduated from Stuyves- ant High School in Manhattan and enrolled at the New York University School of Architecture. While raising his family in Washington Township, he served various terms as fire commissioner, police commissioner, and as president of the Westwood Board of Education. He worked as an archi- tect throughout his adult life, and eventually with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, with an office at the World Trade Center. He escaped during the first terror- ist attack in 1993, and was again working on the 72nd floor of WTC 1 on Sept. 11, 2001 when the plane struck. With the aid of his boss, George Myers, he climbed down 72 flights of stairs on arthritic knees and escaped with his life. He continued his work with Port Authority until his retirement at the age of 82. He is survived by his children Peter of Dover, Delaware, George of Austin, Texas, Edward V. of Medford, Massachusetts, and Janet Schmitt of New Provi- dence, Pennsylvania. He is also survived by 11 grandchil- dren, two great-grandchildren, six stepchildren, and eight step-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Bar- bara. A celebration of his life will be held on Dec. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. at his home, 285 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Harriet Alice Riley Harriet Alice Riley of Glen Rock died Dec. 15. She was 75. She had her own studio, Hari Ceramics, in the late ‘60s and ‘70s. Previously, she was employed at BASF in Clifton and Cohn and Katcher of Ramsey. She was a life- long member of All Saints Episcopal Church and was a past president of the Episcopal Church Women. She was also a past president of the Glen Rock Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the Valley Hospital Auxil- iary, and an honorary member of the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps. She is survived by her husband Aster N. Riley and her children Denise Kimball of Glen Rock, Tara Berberich of Riverdale, and John Riley of Glen Rock. She is also survived by two grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents Samuel A. and Florence M. Nardo. Arrangements were made by Browning-Forshay Funeral Home in Hawthorne. Memorial donations may be made to the Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department, Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps, or All Saints Church. Janet May Rosencrans Janet May Rosencrans of Wyckoff died Dec.14. She was 76. She attended school in Wyckoff and graduated from Ramsey High School in 1955. She graduated from Skid- more College in 1959 and received her master’s degree from Columbia University. She was a devoted teacher who began her 44-year career in the Wyckoff Public School system at Sicomac School. She served as a reading specialist at Coolidge School until her retirement. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memo- rial donations may be made to the Valley Hospice, Dorothy B. Kraft Center, Third Floor, 15 Sussex Road, Paramus, NJ, 07652. Shirley Sigler Shirley Sigler of Wyckoff, formerly of Hawthorne and South Paterson, died Dec. 17. She was 94. Before retiring, she was a waitress at The Hot Grill in Clifton for 32 years. She attended Saint Anthony’s R.C. Church in Hawthorne. She is survived by her daughters Joan Villano of Sole- bury, Pennsylvania and Linda Oliveri of Wyckoff. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchil- dren. She was predeceased by her husband Roy O. Sigler and her brother John Hirschi. Arrangements were made by Browning-Forshay Funeral Home in Hawthorne. Memorial donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 3925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA. 19104. A private funeral services will be held at a later date under the direction of Browning-Forshay Funeral Home. Genevieve Smith Genevieve Smith, nee Goodrich, of North Haledon, for- merly of Midland Park, Brussels, Belguim, and Mahwah, died Dec. 17. She was 100. She was a member of the Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church in Wyckoff and the Mid- land Park Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary. She vol- unteered for more than 45 years at Kurth Cottage. She is survived by her sister-in-law Edna Smith of North Haledon and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandneph- ews. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Eastern Christian School Association, 50 Oakwood Avenue, North Haledon, NJ 07508 or the Holland Christian Home, 151 Graham Avenue, North Haledon, NJ 07508. |
| December 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 17 Religious Notes Grace Methodist sets services Grace United Methodist Church in Wyckoff will host four services on Christ- mas Eve, Dec. 24. Services for families will be held at 3 and 5 p.m. Children will have an opportunity to participate in a reenact- ment of the Nativity. Candlelight Services will be held at 9 and 11 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 29, there will be a 10 a.m. service. Nursery care will be avail- able. Grace United is located at 555 Russell Avenue in Wyckoff. For more information, call (201) 891-4595 or visit www.gumc. org. Abundant Life celebrates Christmas The youths of Abundant Life Reformed Church, located at 475 Lafayette Avenue in Wyckoff, will perform a Christmas Pro- gram on Dec. 22 at 10:30 a.m. On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, there will be two services. A Family Candlelight Ser- vice will be held at 5 p.m., and the tradi- tional Candlelight Service with the choir will be held at 10 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 29, the 10:30 a.m. service will be celebrated with Reverend Christopher L. Jacobsen. For more information, contact Abun- dant Life at (201) 444-8038 or www.abun- dantlifewyckoff.org. Celebrate Christmas at MPCR Midland Park Christian Reformed Church will celebrate the Christmas season with special services. On Sunday, Dec. 22, the church will hold a Candlelight Service at 6 p.m. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, the worship ser- vice will be at 10 a.m. There will be a New Year’s Service on Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. The church, located at 183 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park, offers nurseries at all services and is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call (201) 445-4260 or visit www.mpcrc.org. feature traditional lessons and carols. The church offers Sunday school for children ages three through the sixth grade. The regular Sunday service is held at 10:30 a.m. and a nursery is provided during wor- ship each Sunday. For information, call (201) 529-3075 or visit www.ramaporeformedchurch.org. Nativity announces holiday Masses Church of the Nativity in Midland Park has announced its schedule of programs and services for Christmas and holy day Masses. Five Masses are planned for Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. The Children’s Family Lit- urgy for families with small children will be held at 3:45 p.m. A Mass for the differ- ently-abled will be held at 5:30 p.m. The 7 p.m. liturgy will be celebrated by the Archdiocese of Newark’s new Coadju- tor Archbishop Bernard Hebda. At 9:30 p.m., the choir and congregation will sing carols before the 10 p.m. Mass. For Christmas Day, Dec. 25, Masses will be said at 10:30 a.m. and noon. Church of the Nativity is located at 315 Prospect Street in Midland Park. For more information, call (201) 444-6362. Zion sets Christmas Eve services Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Saddle River will hold two services on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Both services will include Holy Communion. The Family Ser- vice will be held at 4 p.m. and the Festival Service will be at 11 p.m. Zion is located at 96 East Allendale Avenue in Saddle River. Celebrate at Ramapo Reformed Ramapo Reformed Church, located at 100 Island Road in Mahwah, will cel- ebrate Christmas with special services and events. In addition to the regular 10:30 a.m. ser- vice on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, two Can- dlelight Services will be held at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. The 7 p.m. service is informal and family oriented. Both evening services will For more information, call (201) 327- 0655 or visit www.zionluthernansad- dleriver.org. Church welcomes community Old Paramus Church invites the fami- lies of the greater Ridgewood community to visit during Advent, which will end on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Each Sunday in Advent, a brief candle-lighting is held during the 10 a.m. worship service, after which the children go to Sunday school. On Christmas Eve, the church will offer two services, a Family Service at 5 p.m. and the Candlelight Service at 11 p.m. The churh is located at 660 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. Call (201) 444- 5933. |
| Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • December 25, 2013 ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ is personal look at folk scene by Dennis Seuling Joel and Ethan Coen are among the quirkiest of main- stream filmmakers. Their films often hit just the right note of bizarreness to offer richly textured characters and odd- ball plots. They definitely march to their own drummer and have, for years, defied traditional thinking about what a feature film should be. Oscar Isaac and Justin Timberlake in ‘Inside Llewyn Davis.’ Their latest film, “Inside Llewyn Davis,” takes place in 1961 and focuses on the Greenwich Village folk music revival that was at its peak before Bob Dylan shook up tra- ditional folk with a new sound, blending blues, folk, and rock. Llewyn Davis (Oscar Isaac) is thoroughly embedded in that scene. Viewers meet him after a partnership has broken up due to tragedy and he has been forced to go solo. Things are not going well. He has no permanent home, and crashes for days at a time with any kind soul who has an empty couch to offer. His frequent gigs at the Gaslight Café have failed to draw critical attention, his solo album is sell- ing poorly, and he has no coat. On top of all of that, he has impregnated his friend’s wife, Jean (Carey Mulligan), and he is responsible for letting the pet cat of one of his hosts escape. Life looks bleak. Llewyn seems locked into a routine that only offers him disappointment, disillusionment, and stagnation. It is as if life is dragging him into an ever-widening abyss. The Coens are not the types to present a completely depressing film, so it is filled with interesting little epi- sodes, colorful characters, and vignettes that capture an early ‘60s vibe. Folk music was sometimes rooted in man’s struggles, but could also be woefully pretentious. Llewyn is serious about his music, but makes a lot of decisions that stunt his career. When he gets a studio gig as second guitarist accompa- nying friend Jim (Justin Timberlake), it is for “Please, Mr. Kennedy,” a dopey novelty song filled with topical refer- ences. The tune is as far from folk music as one can get, but it has an insistent beat and funny lyrics that make it the kind of song that might become a hit. Llewyn looks on this not as a tremendous opportunity, but as a chance to pick up some quick bucks. Labeling Llewyn as self-destructive may be too easy. He is more complex than that, and it is that complexity that keeps him interesting. One of his biggest problems is connecting with an audi- ence. He does not have boyish good looks or on-stage charm. A fellow who crosses his path, Troy Nelson (Stark Sands), is a marked contrast to Llewyn -- self-effacing, handsome, and talented. Llewyn watches opportunities pass him by as others succeed, failing to look within himself to discover the cause. Isaac, a graduate of New York City’s Juilliard School, performs all his own songs and handles the dramatic scenes effectively, despite a fairly skimpy acting resume. His per- formance incorporates arrogance, anger, frustration, dis- dain, bitterness, and resignation. Often in movies, music is heard in pieces so dialogue can be interspersed to keep the pace brisk. “Inside Llewyn Davis” departs from that convention by allowing full songs to be performed. During these performances, the audience (continued on Crossword page) |
| December 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & IV • Page 19 ‘Prisoners’ traces desperate search for missing child by Dennis Seuling “Prisoners” (Warner Home Video) is a gripping movie about the kidnapping and search for two missing children as a happy holiday get-together quickly turns into a nightmare. Friends Keller and Grace Dover (Hugh Jackman, Maria Bello) and Franklin and Nancy Birch (Terrence Howard, Viola Davis) have just enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner together with their families when they discover their two young girls have disappeared. The best clue is a camper that was parked in the vicinity. The police are contacted and Detective Loki (Jake Gyllen- haal) heads the case. Soon afterward, the camper is located and its driver, Alex Jones (Paul Dano), is arrested. Alex, however, appears to be simple- minded and denies any involvement in the girls’ disappearance. There is no evidence in the camper, and nothing solid tying him to the abduction. He is released into the cus- tody of his aunt after 48 hours. Distressed, frustrated with the investi- gation, and knowing that every hour that passes reduces the chance of the safe return of his daughter, Dover decides to take mat- ters into his own hands. Jackman shows an impressive range of emotion as a distraught father refusing to accept assurances and admonitions that the police will do everything possible to see that his daughter will be returned safely. There is desperation, anger, and an unfath- omable sadness in his portrayal. Gyllenhaal’s Detective Loki is the con- necting device among the movie’s many subplots and characters. Dedicated and moved by Dover’s passion, he extends him- self to keep an eye on the chief suspect, Alex, even after he has been released from police custody. The movie contrasts Loki’s lawful, systematic methods with Dover’s unorthodox means to the same end. The mood of the movie is somber, and many scenes were filmed in heavily clouded skies or even in downpours. Roger Deak- ins’ cinematography gives the film a gray palette, which underscores the dark nature of the story. “Prisoners,” rated R for strong scenes of violence, is a solidly scripted picture. The story is captivating, suspenseful, and com- pletely involving. Bonuses on the two-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include a discussion by Jack- Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) is convinced that Alex Jones (Paul Dano) has kidnapped his daughter in ‘Prisoners.’ man and Gyllenhaal about the characters they portray, and a making-of featurette. “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (Paramount) makes its bow on Blu-ray for the first time as an individual release. In this 1981 fea- ture that began a four-feature franchise, Harrison Ford stars as Indiana Jones, a pro- fessor of archaeology and adventurer in the mold of the heroes of movie serials from the ‘30s through the early ‘50s. Jones is in the jungles of South America searching for a golden statue when he springs a lethal trap. He miraculously escapes and later hears from a museum curator about a bibli- cal artifact, the Ark of the Covenant, that holds mystical power. His quest takes him to Nepal and Egypt to find the artifact, but he has to confront his enemy Renee Belloq (Paul Freeman) and a band of Nazis in order to reach it. Director Steven Spiel- berg has blended action, wit, and adventure into this well-paced film. It is an exciting, even exhilarating movie with lots of (continued on Crossword page) |
| Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • December 25, 2013 ‘Llewyn Davis’ (continued from Entertainment page) sees that Llewyn has real talent and could be successful were it not for his ability to disrupt his own life and the lives of those with whom he comes in contact. His tragic flaw is his own orneriness. The movie is akin to a day in the life of Llewyn Davis, though the events depicted cover a greater time span. The DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) amazing action set pieces. Also available as individual Blu-ray titles are “Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom” (1984), “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989), and “Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Crystal Skull” (2008). “Force of Execution” (Anchor Bay) stars Steven Seagal as Mr. Alexander, a mob boss with a military background who takes matters in his own hands when dealing with “business.” A prison hit organized by Alexander goes wrong, and it sets off a war between old rivals that involves a Mexican drug cartel and a former convict turned shop- keeper. The film presents a series of despicable types, many of whom do not make it to the final credits, and action trumps plot in this R-rated noisy saga of honor, vengeance, and mayhem. Seagal is fairly stiff with pretty much one expression: an icy stare that is supposed to intimidate. The supporting cast includes Danny Trejo and Ving Rhames. Bonus features on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include a featurette that takes the viewer behind the film’s story, and trailers for other action movies. “Nightmare City” (Raro Video) is an Italian zombie film from director Umberto Lenzi. Hugo Stiglitz stars as Dean Miller, a reporter caught in the midst of zombie hell. When an airplane comes into contact with radiation from a nuclear disaster, it causes the passengers to mutate into scab-faced demons with a compulsion to kill and a thirst Coens present an assortment of characters who interact with Llewyn in different ways, ranging from the vitupera- tive venom pouring from Jean’s mouth to the painfully candid assessment of his singing by record promoter Bud Grossman (F. Murray Abraham) to a rambling tirade by jazz musician Roland Turner (John Goodman). Rated R, “Inside Llewyn Davis” is a character study of a not very enviable person. Isaac manages to have view- ers care about Llewyn as the Coen Brothers magnify his unremarkable life for the cameras, vividly enlivening a 50- year-old era. for the blood of their victims. They virtually burst out of the plane and begin to stab and shoot the military person- nel outside. Miller witnesses this and tries to let the public know about what has happened, but Gen. Murchison (Mel Ferrer) wants the massacre kept under wraps. As the zom- bies move into the city and beyond, it becomes increasingly impossible to halt their grisly advance. The gore is abun- dant and almost non-stop. A scene in an amusement park overrun with zombies is particularly gruesome. The film is reminiscent of those ‘50s horror/sci-fi flicks in which radiation gave rise to an endless parade of monsters. The only bonus on the Blu-ray release is a booklet containing behind-the-scenes production information. “More Than Honey” (Kino Lorber) is a documentary by Swiss filmmaker Marcus Imhoof that explores the fas- cinating world of bees. It profiles small family beekeep- ers and industrialized honey farms. The movie covers the relationship between mankind and honeybees, nature, and the future of mankind. Honeybees illustrate that stability is just as unhealthy as unlimited growth and that crises and disasters are tampering with and triggering evolution. The film takes viewers all across the globe, from Cali- fornia to Switzerland, China, and Australia. Amazingly detailed macro-photography of the bees in flight and in their hives reveals a complex world in crisis. There is a detailed look at the breeding of queen bees, the laboratory process of a bee brain scan, and a hive facing the infection of mites. This was Switzerland’s official selection for the 2013 Best Foreign Film Academy Award. Special Blu-ray features include an interview with Imhoof, deleted scenes, an image gallery, and two making-of featurettes. |
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Publish the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glori- fied today & every day.” Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be promised. Thank you for answering my prayer. jw Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- dor of heaven, Mother of the Son of God. Immacu- late Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecu- tive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. nb Prayer to St. Jude Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr. Great in virtue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. 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