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Giving it a try Franks Barber Shop 3 Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • July 24, 2013 Villadom Happenings Hermitage sets Children’s Play Day The Hermitage Museum in Ho-Ho-Kus will hold a Children’s Play Day designed for children and families to celebrate how kids played before the advent of virtual games such as PlayStation, Xbox, and iPads. Children’s Play Day will be held rain or shine on Sunday, July 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. The games and activities will be supervised by the museum’s education staff, all of whom are experienced with bringing the past to life for museum visitors, espe- cially children. This event will allow young visitors to the museum to socialize with other children while having fun and learn- ing about children from the past. The “low-tech” hands-on event will feature a variety of old-fashioned games and pas- times inside the museum’s Education Center and outdoors on the five acres of park grounds around the Gothic Revival historic house museum. Children will be invited to try their skill at croquet or badminton, or compete in sack and spoon races. Between games, participants can make arts and crafts projects, join in a scavenger hunt or sing-along, or play hopscotch, jump rope, marbles, checkers, and jacks. Play Day will also fea- ture the chance to play Rounders, a team game that was played in England in the 18 th century and is believed to be an ancestor of American baseball. A variety of classic summer treats, such as watermelon, ice cream, pretzels, popcorn, and lemonade, will be avail- able for purchase. Admission to Children’s Play Day is $3 for children age 12 and under, and $7 per person age 13 and over. All chil- dren must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Admis- sion also includes a tour of the house and entrance to the special exhibit “The Human Spirit: The Evolution of the Practice of Medicine and Medical Care, 1800-Today” in the exhibition gallery. The museum is located at 335 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. This event is sponsored by Assisting Hands Home Care and iFence NJ. For information about becoming an event sponsor, call (201) 445-8311, extension 33. The Friends of the Hermitage, Inc., a nonprofit mem- bership organization, manages The Hermitage, a New Jersey State Park. The group offers tours of the historic house, exhibits based on the collections, and educational programming. For information about The Hermitage, con- tact Friends of the Hermitage by mail at 335 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423, by phone at (201) 445- 8311 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5p.m., or visit www.thehermitage.org. Dancers welcome newcomers North Jersey English Country Dancers will hold a dance on July 28. Newcomers are welcome. All dances are taught and prompted, and the music is live. Instruction for begin- Flower power! Proceeds from the Allendale Woman’s Club 2013 Geranium Sale were presented to Pony Power Therapies in Mahwah. Pic- tured are Dana Spett, executive director, Pony Power Therapies and members of the AWC Geranium Sale Committee, Liz Simendinger, Robin Galvin, Julie Borst, and Kristen Tsarnas. ners will be at 1:30 p.m. and the main dance will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Participants may come with or without a partner. The dance will be held at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. For more information, visit northjerseyenglishcounrtydancers.yolas- ite.com or call Nancy at (201) 445-4497. Registration for Bergen Bike Tour under way Registration is now open for the 18 th Annual Bergen Bike Tour, a family-oriented event that benefits the Volun- teer Center of Bergen County and Tomorrows Children’s Fund of Hackensack University Medical Center. The Bergen Bike Tour will be held on Sunday, Sept. 29 and will feature 10-, 25-, and 50-mile routes for cyclists of every level. The tour will begin and end at Darlington Park in Mahwah, and features breakfast for all the riders, a post- ride barbecue, music, games, and prizes. There is also a Kids’ Event sponsored by TD Bank, which includes a ride for kids age 10 and under, clowns, fire trucks, face paint- ing, crafts, and games. Children are invited to bring their bikes, trikes, scooters and big wheels. Registration is $35 ($45 on site) for adults age 16 and up, and $15 for those ages 10 through 16. The cost for children nine and under is $10. The cost for non-cyclists who wish to attend the picnic only is $5. Riders may register online at www.bergenbiketour.org; call 1-877-BER-BIKE; or download and print a registration form at the website to submit by mail. (Check the website for the appropriate mailing address.) Registered riders are (continued on page 22) July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 3 Mahwah New organization providing ambulance service by Frank J. McMahon A newly-formed volunteer organiza- tion has begun to provide round the clock ambulance service to the entire Township of Mahwah. Mayor William Laforet recently autho- rized Mahwah Emergency Medical Ser- vices, Inc., informally known as MEMS, to provide ambulance services for the town- ship. On July 12, all calls for ambulance service were sent to MEMS. Mahwah Ambulance & Rescue Squad Company 1 on Franklin Turnpike and the Mahwah Ambulance Corps Company 4 in the Fardale section of the township will remain in existence, but not operational. Robert Klingen, the president of Com- pany 4 and now president of MEMS, told the township council at a public meeting on July 11 that about 21 charter members of MEMS have been meeting weekly, some- times twice a week, to develop bylaws for the new organization and that the sole pur- pose of the single volunteer organization is to provide emergency service to Mahwah and those passing through the township. “I commend these volunteers for what they have done,” Laforet said. “It has one core component to it and that is they are interested in saving lives. That’s the only thing that concerns them.” Klingen and Gregory Antonetti, first lieutenant of Company 1 and now deputy chief of MEMS, provided information about the new organization to the township coun- cil in front more than 50 of the 65 members of the new organization who attended the meeting to show their support. Antonetti explained that Mahwah is the only municipality in the state that has two separate ambulance squads. He pointed out that other large towns in the state have one ambulance squad using multiple buildings at different locations. Klingen explained further that all of the members of the new ambulance service are presently members of Company 1 and Company 4, the two separate ambulance service organizations that had been operat- ing in the township. “In the past, there were two autonomous groups doing the same thing on opposite sides of town with separate governing documents, officers, finances, and fund- raising efforts,” Klingen explained. “Going forward, MEMS will use and maintain one set of guidelines and procedures, one set of officers, and most importantly, a cohesive group of volunteers who are committed to provide the highest level of emergency medical services, regardless of which side of town needs its service.” According to Klingen, Company 1 was formed in 1947 by members of the fire department and Company 4 was formed in 1974 to satisfy the township’s needs as the Fardale section was being developed. He pointed out that Mahwah is a town of 26 square miles with a little more than 25,000 residents and the growth of the township and its needs required them to take a look at how they are doing things and to see how they can improve what they are doing in order to meet those needs while still pro- viding the same or better service at no cost to residents and visitors. Newly-elected MEMS Chief Liz Villano voiced her opinion in a press release, stat- ing, “We are combining all of our resources, including personnel, training programs, vehicle maintenance, and ordering of sup- plies. We will no longer have two separate teams handling the same jobs separately. It’s a more efficient use of resources, and streamlining administrative and opera- tional services will help to lighten the load on our town’s dedicated volunteers without impacting the service provided.” Villano emphasized that the most impor- tant message she wants to deliver is that the members of MEMS wish to continue the core mission of the two organizations by providing services to the residents, busi- nesses, and visitors without ever charging any fees, as so many other towns have been forced to do. “We intend to remain 100 percent vol- unteer and will continue to rely primarily on the generous donations that we receive,” Villano stated. During a lengthy discussion with the council, it was revealed that the ambulance vehicles and the ambulance squad buildings are owned by the township, which has given the two emergency service organizations the right to use them while providing about $33,000 in budget appropriations for their operation. It also became apparent that there is a long-standing disagreement between the two ambulance companies, and that 100 percent of the members of Company 4 sup- port the new organization and have pledged to transfer their funds to MEMS, but only 80 percent of the Company 1 members sup- port the new organization and the transfer of its funds is currently unclear. Councilman John Roth revealed that Company 1 has a significant trust fund of over $400,000, but Klingen emphasized that the new organization is not looking to “grab” that money, and the voting members of Company 1 will have to decide what to do with it. He emphasized, however, that membership in the new organization is open to all the members of Company 1 and he hopes they decide to transfer those funds to the new organization. Michelle O’Toole, the president, secre- tary, and treasurer of Company 1 told the council that she was not informed of the formation of the new organization until the day before the council meeting and she (continued on page 14) Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • July 24, 2013 Mahwah Tenacious Scout successfully locates lost ring Josephine (JoJo) Pikowski, a Junior Girl Scout from Troop 4156 in Mahwah, recently did more than just a good deed. While at Bradley Beach treasure hunting (metal detecting), Gail Natale approached Pikowski and her dad, T.J., and asked if they could look for a wedding ring that was lost on the beach. They would not stop until the ring was found. After several hours of combing the beach and digging, they finally found the ring. All they had was the woman’s name and the name of the block where she lives. Their family immediately took a walk to her street and went to search for her. Upon seeing some neighbors sitting out on their front porch, they asked if they knew a woman named Gail. Sure enough, she was sitting on the porch next door. She didn’t quite recognize them until they reminded her that she asked for some help on the beach. It only took a second for the news to sink in. Natale held her hand to her mouth and ran over to JoJo, who turned over the ring. Natale explained that the ring is a family heirloom that belonged to her mother. Her sister was in town visiting for the fourth of July weekend and lost the ring on beach. The Bradley Beach woman was so impressed with JoJo and her determination to help find the ring. The successful search recalled the Girl Scout song, “A circle’s round and has no end, that’s how long I want to be your friend!” JoJo made a friend forever in Gail and her family. Area residents are invited to the 2013 TD Bank Summer Concert Series, which will be hosted by the Ramapo College Founda- tion on the campus in Mahwah. The best of rock and pop tribute bands will headline on Thursday evenings. On July 25, Jimmy & the Parrots, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band, will take the audience back to that unforgettable island vacation. This will be “Margaritaville” at its best. The Chicago tribute band, Beginnings, will perform a concert with an electrifying horn section and rich vocals on Aug. 1. The concerts begin at 8 p.m. at the shell. The performances are free, but parking is $5 per vehicle. In the event of rain, concerts will be held in Bradley Center Arena. For more information, or to request disability- related accommodations, call (201) 684- 7093 or (201) 684-7611. The Ramapo College Foundation acknowledges the support of additional con- cert sponsors: Liberty Mutual Insurance, Rockland Electric Company, Ramapo Col- lege Alumni Association and the Friends of Ramapo. The college is located at 505 Ramapo Valley Road in Mahwah. Summer concerts continue Pictured are JoJo Pikowski holding the ring with the happy Gail Natale of Bradley Beach. July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 5 Ramsey Matthew Murphy begins work as superintendent Dr. Matthew Murphy has begun his work as Ramsey’s new superintendent of schools, and has already been busy meeting with the district’s stakeholders. “Everyone has been very supportive and encouraging,” he told Villadom TIMES last week. Murphy said his meetings with teachers and adminis- trators have confirmed his belief that the district benefits Inaugural event from their professionalism and passion. He said he hopes to continue Ramsey’s tradition of excellence. The educator said upcoming district initiatives will include the expansion of the iPad program in district class- rooms. “I’m excited about merging education and technology,” the superintendent said. “This is a great time to be in a The Ramsey Seniors recently met for their inaugural Pickleball group play. The group meets every Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Oak Street Tennis Courts opposite the Ramsey Municipal Pool. Players are invited to bring their own paddles and balls. Cathy Murray provides instruction and support. Murray and her sister, Jeanette Ciccone of Mahwah, are Pickleball teammates and have won gold medal awards in competition. (Photo courtesy of Ramsey Senior Valerie J. Shurko.) leadership position.” He said he also plans to look at ways to improve com- munication among stakeholders within the district and the best ways to meet federal and state requirements, including the common core standards. He noted that the district will also be working with new evaluation tools for the teachers and principals. Murphy recently presented a program about the new teacher evaluation model to Ramsey’s educators. Bruce DeY- oung, who twice served as the district’s superintendent and most recently retired in June, said Murphy deftly addressed the teachers’ concerns and calmed their fears, using humor in the process. DeYoung said he was so impressed that he urged Murphy to apply for the superintendent’s post. Dr. Roy Montesano, who left the superintendent’s post in 2012 to accept a post in New York, reportedly had the same idea and urged Murphy to consider serving in Ramsey. Murphy already has ties to Ramsey: His wife, Megan, (continued on page 10) Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • July 24, 2013 Area Ho-Ho-Kus seeks grant for accreditation process by Jennifer Crusco The Ho-Ho-Kus Council has approved a grant applica- tion to help fund the cost of either state or national accredi- tation for the borough’s police department. At press time, borough officials, including Ho-Ho-Kus Police Chief John Wanamaker, planned to meet this week with representatives from the Rogers Group, an agency that conducts departmental evaluations. Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Administrator Don Cirulli explained that the application, which was provided by the Joint Insurance Fund, acts as the application for both the $25,000 grant and the grant agreement. According to the application, the Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies and the State of New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police offer accreditation programs. JIF provides grants, not to exceed $25,000, as a means of encouraging police departments to pursue accreditation. The application also states that JIF provides reduced liability insurance premiums to police departments that successfully attain accreditation. In addi- tion, accreditation helps a municipality manage its liability and workers compensation insurance exposure, the docu- ment states. The department will have two years from the date of the agreement to achieve accreditation. If the department does not achieve accreditation within that timeframe, the borough would have three years to return the grant funds to JIF. If the municipality decides to leave JIF before the grant is repaid, the entire balance would be due on the date the borough terminated its relationship with JIF. “The municipality understands that the JIF shall not be responsible nor will it commit to provide any additional funding to achieve or maintain said accreditation,” the application states. Ho-Ho-Kus officials decided last month to take another look at accreditation. Ho-Ho-Kus Borough Attorney David Bole advised the governing body in June that he and Ho- Ho-Kus Chief Financial Officer Joseph Citro had discussed the possibility. Describing the accreditation process, Bole said profes- sionals visit a police department for an extensive evalua- tion that includes reviews of police procedures, bylaws, and promotion policies. He said the accreditation procedure is usually put out to bid, adding that an organization known as the Rogers Group generally conducts the evaluations. Bole said the entire cost of accreditation could be $35,000 to $39,000, and reported that Citro indicated that funds are available to cover the balance. In 2010, Ho-Ho-Kus resident Leo Strauss asked the council to review what benefits could be realized by having the police pursue national accreditation through CALEA. At that time, Mahwah Police Chief James N. Batelli told Villadom TIMES about the process his department followed in attaining accreditation, and outlined some of the related costs and benefits. At that time, Batelli said the department was paying $12,590 every three years, which included the approximate cost of the on-site assessment. Last week, Chief Batelli said that cost was still approxi- mately the same. However, he said the savings on annual liability insurance premiums has increased from $7,000 three years ago to approximately $15,000. Accredited departments must have detailed, written policies and procedures for officers to follow. The attention to this type of detail results in less successful negligence litigation within accredited agencies. Mahwah’s initial accreditation process took two years, and began with the department’s enrollment in the Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. The department then began its self-assessment, which included compliance with applicable standards, the development of proofs of compli- ance, and preparation for the on-site visit. CALEA then provided an initial visit during which trained assessors reviewed the department’s operations. Assessors examined recruiting procedures, manage- ment, security in the jail, how prisoners are handled, and how the department’s budget is produced. Members of the public are invited to participate in the process by making relevant statements, positive or nega- tive, about the department. Assessors ride with the officers, and the department must show proof that policy is being followed daily. While concerns have been raised about the cost and efficiency of having one police officer handle the respon- sibilities associated with accreditation, Mahwah has found an effective solution. Batelli said last week that his depart- ment previously had an accreditation manager who kept the department up-to-date so the reaccreditation process would run smoothly. In recent years, he said, the accreditation manager’s responsibilities were distributed to a number of officers and supervisors. “It has worked out well. Now eight or nine officers have input into the process,” Batelli said. July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 7 Mahwah Township searching for successor to Campion by Frank J. McMahon Mahwah officials are searching for someone to replace Brian Campion, the township administrator, who recently announced his resignation. Campion has handled the business affairs of the town- ship for 12 years and served as its township attorney and planning board attorney prior to becoming the business administrator in 2001. He tendered his resignation July 1, but his current con- tract calls for 90-day notice when terminating employment. As a result, he will remain in that position until Sept. 30. Campion emphasized that he is not retiring. He said, “I felt it was a good time to move on to other opportunities. For me personally it is a good time to move on.” “Brian is going to be missed,” said Mayor William Laforet. “This is a gentleman who has a wealth of knowl- edge about our town. It’s kind of a brain drain at some level. We have had the benefit of Brian’s experience and he is going to be sorely missed.” Asked if an effort was made to keep Campion in his job, Laforet said, “I made every effort you can imagine, but he is a professional who has been considering and contemplating this for a while and he has come to the conclusion the time is right for him. We can only thank Brian and celebrate the things he has done for our community.” Laforet said it is fortunate that Campion will be in his position until the end of September, but an active search for a new administrator has begun and is ongoing. He empha- sized the new administrator will be the person best quali- fied to do the job for Mahwah. “There is no other qualification that means more to me than that it will be the right person for our commu- nity,” Laforet said. “Mahwah has a different dynamic than smaller towns and I am determined in this search to find that next best person. We will find that next best person and everything will remain normal.” The township government was formed under the pro- visions of New Jersey’s Optional Municipal Charter Law, popularly known as the Faulkner Act, that was enacted in 1950. Under this law, and a 2010 state law that permitted Popular guest municipalities to move their elections from May to the November general election, the township government is (continued on page 15) One of Holy Cross Nursery School’s favorite visitors is Chris Wilson from the Mahwah Public Library. Wilson visits and reads to the classes, helping to instill a love of reading in their students at an early age. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • July 24, 2013 Mahwah Township resident charged following accident Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli has announced the arrest of 33-year-old Edward J. Davis of Mahwah in connection with a drunk driving collision that resulted in injury to two brothers. The charges came about as a result of an investigation conducted by members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit, under the direction of Chief Steven Cucciniello; the Rochelle Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Robert Flannelly; and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department, under the direction of Sher- iff Michael Saudino. On July 13 at approximately 2:30 a.m., the Rochelle Park Police Department received a report of a single car vehicle collision that had occurred on Route 17 North near Passaic Street. Responding police officers determined that Davis, who was operating a 2003 Range Rover, had left the roadway just north of Woodland Avenue and struck a utility pole before rolling his car over onto its roof. As a result of this crash, Davis’ two passengers were injured. Front seat passenger Clint Callahan, 25, of Ramsey, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered serious internal injuries. He was transported by emergency personnel to Hackensack Uni- versity Medical Center, where he underwent immediate emergency surgery. At press time, he remained in serious condition. Rear seat passenger, James Callahan, 23, of Ramsey, was also transported and admitted to HUMC with non-life- threatening facial injuries. Davis was also transported to HUMC for treatment for unspecified injuries. Officers at the scene, and later at HUMC, made observa- tions that led them to believe that Davis was driving while intoxicated. The follow-up investigation further revealed that Davis had been drinking heavily prior to the collision. A blood sample was taken from Davis and will be submit- ted to the New Jersey State Police Laboratory for toxico- logical examination. As a result of the investigation, Davis was charged with one count of third degree assault by auto for causing seri- ous bodily injury to Clint Callahan and one count of fourth degree assault by auto for causing bodily injury to James Callahan. Davis was also issued numerous summonses for motor vehicle violations, including driving while intoxi- cated and reckless driving. Presiding Municipal Court Judge Roy McGeady set bail at $35,000 with a 10 percent option. No first appearance date had been scheduled at press time as Davis remained hospitalized at the time. Prosecutor Molinelli’s press release notes that, as with all defendants, the charges are merely accusations and Davis is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Molinelli thanked the Rochelle Park Police Depart- ment and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance in this investigation. ‘Kilmer Country’ Mahwah Regional Chamber of Com- merce Executive Director Sharon Rounds (right) greeting Alex Michelini, founder of the Joyce Kilmer Society of Mahwah, before his address to the Chamber’s monthly luncheon at the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern. In his talk, Michelini noted that while Mahwah possesses the distinction as the birthplace of Joyce Kilmer’s famous poem, ‘Trees,’ the poet forged a connection with the entire region. He said Kilmer inter- acted with the people of Suffern, New York, the Ramapo River area, and wrote about towns like Ramsey, Ruth- erford, Glen Rock, Hawthorne, and Clifton in addition to Mahwah. In his poem ‘The Twelve-Forty-Five,’ Kilmer wrote about commuters returning home from work via train. Michelini said he likes to think of this region as Kilmer Country. For information, visit joycekilmermahwah@aim.com. July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 9 Mahwah Township takes action to reduce accidents by Frank J. McMahon The Mahwah Township Council has decided to address the number of accidents that occur each year at the inter- section of Seminary Drive and Campgaw Road. Michael Kelly, a professional engineer for Boswell McClave Engineering, recently advised the council that, over the past three years, there have been 17 vehicle crashes with 11 injuries at that intersection. There have been four accidents there already this year. Kelly attributed the accidents to several factors, includ- ing the bend in Campgaw Road heading south and the hill that vehicles are descending when they come around the bend in that road, the obstructed sight distances along Campgaw Road caused by vegetation that is within the township’s 10-foot right of way; and the high rate of speed of motorists traveling south on that road as they approach the intersection. Kelly recommended contacting the Rio Vista Associa- tion about clearing some of the vegetation along Campgaw Road, asking the county to install signage to warn motorists about the dangerous intersection, and putting in a striped pedestrian crosswalk to alert motorists to the oncoming intersection. Some council members suggested installing a traffic signal at that location, but Kelly said he did not think it would warrant a traffic signal although it is possible that a flashing signal may be recommended by the Rutgers Transportation Safety Resource Center, which is undertak- ing a road safety audit of the intersection. However, Kelly said that audit may take a year to complete. Kelly explained that the accidents tend to happen during the day because, at night, motorists can see the headlights of vehicles trying to enter the intersection. Councilman John Spiech said the 45 mile per hour speed limit on Campgaw Road is too high. “It’s the speed limit that’s the problem there,” he said. If pedestrian striping were installed, Spiech asked if the county would install signs warning motorists to slow down for the crosswalk. Kelly said the county would install signs, but noted that the thermal striping would cost the township about $8,500. Councilman Steven Sbarra agreed that the 45 mph speed limit on Campgaw Road is dangerous and that the root cause of the accidents is the speed of vehicles coming around the bend in Campgaw Road. He said he wasn’t sure if striping would make a difference and, although he feels something has to be done about the number of accidents there, he doesn’t want to throw money into something that won’t work. Sbarra made a motion to proceed with asking the county to reduce the speed limit on Campgaw Road, put up caution- ary signage, and cut down the vegetation that is obstructing the sight lines of the motorists, but not to proceed with the striping. He amended that motion when it was suggested that the township’s department of public works could paint the crosswalks with white paint instead of using the more expensive thermal striping. Sbarra then changed his motion to include the paint striping, and that motion was seconded by Councilman Roy Larson and approved by all members of the council except Charles Jandris, who was absent. Girl Scout sponsors science sessions Girl Scout Ariel Murphy of Troop 903 is offering a series of Summer Saturday Science Workshops at the Mahwah Public Library as part of her Gold Award requirements. These workshops are open to students in grades two through five and run from 11 a.m. to noon. On Saturday, Aug. 3, the program will be Chemistry Kids. Participants will use invisible ink and make oobleck to take home. On Saturday, Aug. 17, participants in Better Buildings will build a structure from newspaper and tape, testing height and strength principals. Participants in this work- shop will also experiment with the physical properties of buoyancy. Space is limited. Register in person at the library at 100 Ridge Road, Mahwah or send an e-mail to tempestsprite@yahoo.com. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • July 24, 2013 Ramsey Review Ramsey Reads to discuss ‘Moloka’i’ Ramsey Reads, the town-wide book club will discuss Alan Brennert’s “Moloka’i” on Tuesday, July 23 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Set in Honolulu in the 1890s, young Rachel Kalama is part of a big, loving Hawaiian family and dreams of seeing far-off lands. But at the age of seven, Rachel’s dreams are shattered by the discovery that she has leprosy. Forcibly removed from her family, she is sent to Kalaupapa, the iso- lated leper colony on the island of Moloka’i. In her exile, she finds a family of friends to replace the family she has lost. Based on real events, this is a story about life, hope, and the strength of the human spirit. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. The program is open to Ramsey residents. Light refresh- ments will be served. For more information, contact Ellen O’Keefe at (201) 327-1445 or ellen.okeefe@bccs.org. The library is located at 30 Wyckoff Avenue. Summer Reading Clubs available Ramsey teens are invited to join “Beneath the Surface,” the Ramsey Library’s Summer Reading Club. Teens in grades six and up are invited to sign up for a reading log at the reference desk. Members of the program are welcome to attend Beading with Bethany on July 23, a Beneath the Surface Grand Finale set for July 30, and “Teen Tuesdays” in July from 5 to 6 p.m. Snacks and door prizes are included. Pre-registration encouraged; but drop-ins are welcome. Ramsey adults may participate in “Groundbreaking Reads.” Adults are invited to answer a weekly trivia ques- tion for an opportunity to win a prize. All entries will be entered into the Grand Prize contest. The winner will be announced on Aug. 1. For more information, call the library at (201) 327- 1445 or stop in during regular library hours. The library is located at 30 Wyckoff Avenue. Leisure Club plans trips The Ramsey Leisure Club will visit Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Thursday, Aug. 1. The bus will depart from the Lutheran Church at 9 a.m. and will return at approxi- mately 6:30 p.m. The cost is $32 for members and $36 for non members, and includes $25 slot play and buffet. The club will travel to Lancaster, Pennsylvania Nov. 19 through 20. The trip will include a tour of Gettysburg, the American Music Theatre’s show “The First Noel,” and more. Space is limited. For reservations and details, call Connie at (201) 327-4170. Ramsey residents who are over the age of 55 are invited to attend Leisure Club meetings. Sessions are held at 10:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Lutheran Church. The church is located at 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. Wine Tasting Dinner set The Ramsey Golf and Country Club will host a Wine Tasting Dinner in the Abbey Dining Room on Thursday, July 25. The event will begin at 7 p.m. with a cocktail reception on the patio overlooking the golf course and con- tinue with a five-course dinner featuring the reserve col- lections of Cakebread Cellars paired with dishes from the club’s culinary team. The event is open to the public. The cost is $95 per person plus tax and gratuity. For more information, or to make a reservation, call the club at (201) 327-0009. The Ramsey Golf and Country Club is located at 105 Lakeside Drive in Ramsey. Ramsey Farmers Market open for business The fourth season of the Ramsey Farmers Market is now under way. The market will be open on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Street train station. Each Sunday, over 30 vendors offer the freshest, local produce and products, including organic and traditional produce and fruits, artisanal breads and cheeses, gluten-free baked products, local honey, artisanal coffees and teas, fresh fruit infused lemonade, gourmet olive oils, balsamic vinegars, nuts, organic prepared foods, homemade pastas and sauces, handmade dog treats, fresh fish from the Hampton Bays, free range eggs, and more. The market also features music, children’s crafts, festi- vals, chef demos, and guest vendors. The Ramsey Farmers Market is sponsored by the Ramsey Historical Association and the Borough of Ramsey. For more information, visit www.ramseyfarmersmarket or call (201) 675-6866. 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 regu- lar 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. Superintendent (continued from page 5) is a Ramsey High School graduate. Before he joined Ramsey’s school district, Murphy was the superintendent of schools in River Vale, a post he had held since 2010. In River Vale, Murphy completely revised and implemented a new curriculum, instruction, and assessment plan that infuses 21 st century skills into the cur- riculum and highlights professional development. He also spearheaded the revitalization of the district’s education foundation, helped launch a before- and after-school pro- gram, and raised $100,000 in the first year. He also worked to improve communication via a new website, an electronic newsletter, and community forums. From 2008-10, Murphy was assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction in the Westwood schools. In that district, he developed and implemented a new super- visory process to strengthen and sustain instruction, cre- ated a summer enrichment program, and implemented data benchmark assessments. Murphy served as Westwood’s director of elementary education and district technology from 2006-08 and was principal of that district’s Berkeley Elementary School from 1999-2006. Prior to his work in Westwood, he was assistant princi- pal, teacher, and technology coordinator at the Eisenhower Middle School in Wyckoff. He also logged several years of service as a fifth grade teacher at Wyckoff’s Calvin Coolidge Elementary School. The new superintendent is an adjunct professor at Ramapo College in Mahwah and at Fordham University in New York City. He has received several awards, including the New Jersey Principal and Supervisor’s Association’s 2006 Prin- cipal of the Year award. He was also a David L. Clark National Graduate Student Research award winner for doc- toral research – an honor bestowed upon the top 40 doctoral students selected from nominees representing the United States and Canada. Murphy received his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Rhode Island and a mas- ter’s in technology in education from Long Island Univer- sity. He earned his Ph.D. and his Ed.D., both of which are in administration and supervision, from Fordham University. July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 11 Area NJBG Summer Concert Series features The Dalton Gang The New Jersey Botanical Garden’s Summer Concert Series will continue on July 26 with a performance by The Dalton Gang. The concert will be held at the NJBG in Ringwood. The Dalton Gang is a 10-piece band led by guitarist, arranger, and composer Willy Dalton. The band mixes jazz with a blend of funk and Latin music. The members are freelance musicians around the New York area. Among their credits are record- ings and performances with such artists as Buddy Rich, Machito, Lionel Hamp- ton, Tito Puente, Daniel Ponce, and Cissy Houston. The concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. on the Concert Lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the concert move inside the Car- riage House Visitor Center. Participants are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music in these magnificent surroundings. The con- cert is sponsored by TD Bank. A donation of $5 is requested. On Aug. 9, Rave On! will perform clas- sic early rock ‘n roll. This band will offer timeless songs from Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, and many other artists. On Aug. 23, Carolann Solebello & Band will present a contemporary take on folk- music roots. Singer/songwriter/poet Sole- bello’s songs flow with hauntingly poetic images and elements of folk, blues, and country. Solebello is a winner of the 2011 Susquehanna Music & Arts Festival Song- writing Competition. Her musical back- ground also includes work with Red Molly. This project is funded, in part, by the Pas- saic County Cultural and Heritage Council at Passaic County Community College, through a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Oritani hosts ‘Christmas in July’ Oritani Bank is currently hosting its annual Christmas in July Children’s Food Drive. Now through Aug. 2, all 25 Oritani Bank branches will be accepting dona- tions of non-perishable food and cash for the Center for Food Action, the Palisades Emergency Residence Corp., and the Human Needs Food Pantry, Inc., three of the leading providers of emergency food aid to children in Northern New Jersey. A “shopping list” of the most needed non- perishable items for children is available at each branch. Oritani encourages its cus- tomers and staff to take one of the bank’s special bags, fill it, and return it to any Ori- tani branch. Hunger remains a major issue in Amer- ica. Seventeen million children in the United States are at risk of hunger, which equals one in four children. Fifteen percent of the total child population lives below the federal poverty line. The OritaniBank Charitable Founda- tion will also assist the drive by matching the amount of any cash or check donations that are made. Oritani Bank is a 102-year old com- munity bank based in the Township of Washington. For more information, call 888-ORITANI, or visit www.oritani.com. The Dalton Gang will perform at NJBG’s annual Summer Concert series on Friday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m., at the NJ State Botanical Garden. (Photo courtesy of the The Dalton Gang.) The New Jersey State Botanical Garden is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and admission to the garden is always free. There is a $5 per car parking charge on summer holidays and weekends from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day; weekday parking is free year-round. Since 1976, NJBG/Skylands Associa- tion, an incorporated, member-supported non-profit organization, has worked with the state to preserve and protect Skylands and its historic structures. NJBG spon- sors programs, tours, concerts, and public events throughout the year at the botanical garden. The NJBG is located off Morris Road in Ringwood. For more information about NJBG, how to become a member, volunteer opportunities, events, and directions call (973) 962-9534 or visit njbg.org. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES Area street to be closed On Saturday, Aug. 3, Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff will be closed between Greenwood Avenue and Godwin Avenue from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The road closing will allow the Bergen County Department of Public Works to install the Safety-T-Grip road sur- face. (Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 4.) Motorists traveling on Wyckoff Avenue should anticipate delays, plan for extra travel time, and follow the detour or plan an alter- nate driving route. Those whose business commute includes access- ing public transportation located within the work zone should contact their bus company to determine the alternate pickup loca- tion during the road clos- ing/detour. Northbound traffic on Wyckoff Avenue will be detoured right onto Greenwood Avenue, and left onto Godwin Avenue. Southbound traffic on Wyckoff Avenue will be directed straight on Godwin Avenue, right onto Green- wood Avenue, and left onto Wyckoff Avenue. During the work period, access to Pulis Field, Spring Meadow Road, and all private roads in the Spring Meadow Con- dominium Complex will be through the YMCA drive- way. Motorists may visit “Up to the Minute” on Wyckoff on the Web (www.wyckoff- nj.com) for any updates regarding the road work. For example, if inclement weather cancels the instal- lation and the road work is suspended. Area residents may also submit their e- mail addresses at “Sign up for e-news” on the home page of Wyckoff on the Web; updates are e-mailed to list members. IV • July 24, 2013 July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 13 Area Finamore named Legend Quarterly All Star Ray Finamore North Haledon resi- dent Ray Finamore, plant operations technician II, was recently honored as a Legend Quarterly All Star by Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff. CHCC staff members are invited to nominate coworkers as Leg- ends as part of the CHCC’s service-excellence initia- tive. A Legend is someone who exemplifies the mission and values of CHCC in an outstanding and easily rec- ognizable manner, contrib- utes exemplary service for the benefit of those served at CHCC and beyond, or demonstrates behavior beyond expectations. Finamore was nomi- nated by Jamie Pesci, health information management director/privacy ifficer. “Ray came to the aid of a disheveled person who was Local company honored Shotmeyer Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning has received Energi’s 2013 Excellence in Risk Management Award for dedication to outstanding loss preven- tion and safety programs. Energi, a leading provider of Insurance and Risk Manage- ment Programs to the energy industry, recognized Shotmeyer Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning as being the “Best of the Best” within the industry at the annual Energi Risk Management & Insurance (continued on page 15) lost and wandering on campus,” said Pesci. “He recognized that the person was in need of mental-health services and contacted the appropriate staff for assistance. While wait- ing for help to arrive, Ray provided kind words and encouragement.” Finamore is known for being the first to jump in to lend a hand to anyone who needs help. He volunteers to come in early, stay late, or work holidays. He volunteers with youth sports programs and other charita- ble community organizations that benefit underprivileged children. His friendly, out- going personality is admired,especially by CHCC’s residents. A non-profit organization, CHCC pro- vides mental health care, elder care, resi- dential living, and rehabilitation services based on the Christian principles on which CHCC was founded over a century ago. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • July 24, 2013 Not feared and hated? Read more! Did you ever have the feeling that you get invited to too many parties? Do people honk and wave when they see you on the street, just to let you know they like you? If you read more, understand what you read, and tell people what you know, you can deftly eliminate these problems. I encountered this phenomenon early in life. I was not an avid reader when I was a kid, but I was a voluntary reader, and most of my peers were not. I was constantly being threatened by older bullies for telling them there were no tigers in Africa. I learned this from a Tarzan comic book -- less racist than the movies. Screams of indignation and outrage assailed my asser- tion that the final consonant in “Navajo” is pronounced as an “H.” Those of the Little League players who had just mastered the fact that “H” is pronounced as an “H” could not fathom that a “J” could also be pronounced as an “H.” This was not the type of school where parents signed their kids up for courses in cultural enrichment. Once I staggered forward from softcover pulp with color pictures to hardcover books, I received the scorn of some of my teachers for knowing more than they did. This was not difficult. One history teacher who also coached sports told us that all Romans died when they were 28 years old because their average life span was 28. That was what it said in the textbook. The term “infant mortality” did not occur on the racing form he sometimes kept tucked inside the New York Times in case he finished the sports page too soon. I had read enough to realize that many Roman states- men were active in their forties, fifties, and sometimes even older, and when you saw their likenesses, you sort of got the feeling that these guys were a little older than Fabian and Dion when they were sculpted. Similarly, while we were learning in world history that the Romans maintained an extensive network of public baths with hot, cold, and tepid water and steam rooms, the history teacher told us they were all filthy and that is why they all died when they were 28. He also told us that Kublai Khan built the Great Wall of China. I had read Harold Lamb by that time and knew that Kublai Khan’s grandfa- ther Genghis Khan -- played by John Wayne in what was not one of his best movies -- had bribed his way through the Great Wall of China when the wall was already hundreds of years old and some places were in need of repair. Kublai Khan was not even a Han Chinese -- he was a Mongol. The final corker was when the history teacher told us that he had visited Pearl Harbor 20 years after the attack and had seen a submerged wrecked aircraft pulled up from the murky waters -- and it was a Spitfire! The message here was that Churchill had attacked Pearl Harbor to get us into the war. No sale. I used to build plastic scale model aircraft and read the instructions and I knew that British Spitfires circa 1941 were fabric-covered and that all the Japanese aircraft at Pearl Harbor had radial engines, unlike the Spit- fire’s in-line engine, a Rolls-Royce Merlin. Only later did I learn that the Japanese radial engines were licensed by Pratt & Whitney and the fuselages were made of sheet metal from Alcoa Aluminum. Some of their dive bombers used Lewis machineguns manufactured under British license. Makes you think.... Nobody ever told me what an SAT was until I took one, but because of all the reading I had done -- most of it not assigned in school -- my verbal scores were more than respectable. I had to depend on the school for my math. Among the 21 st century Asian population of northwest Bergen County, a score like that is known as a “golf club.” That is what your dad uses on you to make sure the next score is better. I am not into golf, but I appear to have been motivated to pass the reading habit on to my kids in the hope that they might find literacy constructive and amusing. My daugh- ter Emily read the entire Bobbsey Twins series and most of the Nancy Drew books when she was of kindergarten age. After that, she got in touch with both teenaged stars of “Anne of Green Gables” by fan mail and read all of those books. My son Johnny started more slowly. When he was 10, he discovered Walter Lord and the rest was some very good history. He read every book Lord ever wrote, corresponded with the author, and read the books Lord recommended. Johnny and Emily even met Lord in person. They took the bus to New York City and Lord, who was chair-bound at that point, was waiting for their knock. He did not wait in vain. “All right, Johnny, don’t break the #$$#&#$ door down!” The three bonded like three armchair adventurers and Lord showed them his double-glass coffee table that was filled with keepsakes that surviving passengers of the “Titanic” had taken with them in the lifeboats. One item was a wind-up pig that played a jaunty French music-hall ditty. Lord told Johnny the pig had ceased to play and Johnny bet Lord he could get the music box inside the pig working again. Lord -- a great gentleman and a great dip- lomat -- told him he had trouble getting the glass plates off the table. The pig survived intact. Johnny also once ran a slide projector for E. Douglas Dean, a chemistry professor active in the scientific exami- nation of extrasensory perception. Dean -- a member of the Society of Friends who shared the Nobel Peace Prize for war relief in 1946, and a professor at Princeton -- was show- ing slides of anomalous plant growth caused by the water from healing springs and wells. He had slides of some pots of beans he had watered with tap water, and some pots he had watered with spring water from Lourdes. The differ- ence in growth was significant. Dean said that the Lourdes water was chemically normal but fluoresced differently from ordinary water. He and Johnny bonded instantly, and Dean let Johnny flip the slides in the projector. Johnny was impressed by the lecture. “I always assumed that Lourdes healing was either spiritual or psychosomatic, but this research opens up new possibilities,” he said. He then commented on another observation. Dean’s timepiece of choice was a Mickey Mouse watch held together by a middle-sized rubber band. “Do you think I should tell him to get a haircut and a new watch if he wants to be taken more seriously?” Johnny asked. “I think the Nobel Prize and Princeton will cover for it,” I said. Another time, when we were at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Johnny discoursed on the reconstructed Egyptian tomb on the first floor. “Aha!” he said. “The Canopic jars! During the mum- mification process, the priests excised the viscera and stored them in the Canopic jars. They saved the heart, but ironically they drew the brain out through the nose and dis- carded it because they didn’t know the brain was good for anything...even though they understood trephinning!” “How old is this boy?” a man with a Hungarian accent asked. “He’s 10, but he reads a lot,” I said. “Ten!” the guy said. “In that case, he is a genius. I thought at first he was a midget.” Johnny sometimes posed as a midget to cover his other activities, other times as an American Indian, but the inter- est in mummies once had caused him to make a literary blunder -- or so I thought. I was working on a newspaper in Denville, and I used to take the kids with me to help out around the office. “We have to get downstairs for the parade,” Johnny said. “They’re having mummies this year!” “Where did you see that?” I asked. “They had a sign up on the street....’ “I think it must have said mummers. Mummers are entertainers who wear fanciful costumes and strum banjos, like in Philadelphia.” “It said mummies. I want to see them!” I took the kids out of the second-floor office. The parade was yet to arrive, so we sat on the staircase outside the office looking down a long corridor. As we watched, a suntanned pedestrian walked down the sidewalk with extensive ban- daging after some sort of accident covering his head, neck, and one shoulder and extended arm. “I told you it said mummies,” Johnny noted defiantly. The power of reading had once again became palpable to him. Banner day Boy Scout Troop 258 of Mahwah recently participated in a ceremony at the Mahwah Elks. Participants gathered to pay tribute to the American flag. Ambulance (continued from page 3) described the dispute between the two companies as a “personality conflict” created by people who don’t like to follow rules. “When you don’t like what’s being done, you start your own organization,” she said, adding, “People have to put personalities aside. We have rules.” She added that, if it were up to her, she would donate the company’s funds to Valley Hospital. Several members of the council urged the leaders of the two companies to try to settle their differences, and Laforet asked them “on behalf of the entire community” to sit down and iron out their disagreements. He emphasized, however, “I’m convinced this is the right time and right place to pro- ceed.” Following a break, during which many of the EMS members treated a person who had collapsed in the lobby of the municipal building, O’Toole asked if she could have an application for the MEMS organization. Her question led to the applause of the crowd attending the meeting. July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 15 Business Enjoy summer fun without breaking the bank Summer is here and that means picnics, fireworks and, if you’re like a lot of Americans, a vacation. A survey by American Express shows the average vacation in 2013 will cost $1,145 per person. Whether you are heading to the beach, the mountains, or abroad, you will want to find the best bang for your vacation buck. Vacations create fun, lasting memories for families, but they can also be a significant expenditure. Individuals are encouraged to plan ahead, shop around, and budget care- fully so they will be ready to relax and enjoy the trip. Try these tips: Create a budget. Decide how much will be spent on air- fare, hotel, food, rental car, gas, and souvenirs. Those who need extra time to save for a dream vacation will want to create a savings plan and determine how much money must be set aside each month to comfortably afford the trip. If it’s a quick weekend getaway, there might be enough money available to go now, but a European extravaganza will likely require more time to save. Start the research. The planning and anticipation of a trip is sometimes as much fun as the trip itself. Get started in the planning process as early as possible. Research the area and attractions and develop a rough itinerary. Then start looking for bargains and deals. Compare. This portion of the vacation research may take the most time. Review multiple websites and com- pare offers. There may be a package deal for airfare and a hotel through an airline. There may be a tour package that includes hotel, food, and admission to tourist sites, but not airfare. It’s important to read the fine print and be sure what is included when considering prices. Those who are on the fence as to flying versus driving may want to visit AAA’s Fuel Cost Calculator to compare driving costs against the price of an airline ticket. Be flexible. Major tourist attractions will be the most expensive and crowded during the summer. Those who are able to travel in the shoulder season, October through May, may find great bargains on everything from airfare to accommodations. The same may apply to traveling on weekdays versus weekends. Eat economically. Food expenses can add up quickly. Look for hotels that include breakfast in the price of the room. Many hotels also have microwave ovens and refrig- erators or even small kitchens. Preparing meals part of the time can help stretch a budget. Remember to carry snacks and water to avoid overpriced tourist-location food. Be a coupon clipper. Look for coupons and special offers and ask about discounts through the hotel. Membership in many associations, such as AAA or AARP, includes dis- counts on everything from hotels and meals to rental cars. Look for freebies. Hotels that cater to families frequently offer stay- and eat-free programs for kids. The same applies to restaurants, which may have special kids-eat-free deals with the purchase of an adult entrée. Understand the fee frenzy. While some airlines let lug- gage on for free, most charge a fee. It may also be more expensive to check a bag at the gate versus paying online before leaving home, so check in online before heading to Shotmeyer Brothers (continued from page 13) Summit held in Orlando, Florida. The company’s focused commitment to safety, imple- mentation of risk management best practices, and will- ingness to learn and apply new safety techniques enabled Shotmeyer Brothers to set a future standard of excellence among industry peers. In addition, last month, Shotmeyer Brothers received recognition from the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders, who presented the company with the Green Building Design Award for its solar panel program. Shotmeyer Brothers is a northern New Jersey based energy company, known to many by their slogan “The Energy Experts.” For three generations and over 88 years, the company has provided home heating oil sales and ser- vice to residential and commercial customers. Shotmeyer Brothers also has expertise in sales and services of gas heat and air conditioning equipment. the airport. Escalating baggage fees are a good incentive to pack light. Rack up points. If a company offers travel reward points, sign up for its program and redeem those points, which may be good for future travel, gift cards, merchan- dise, and more. Stick to the budget. That way, there won’t be a large credit card bill coming after the trip. Those who don’t have the time or money to travel this year can enjoy a “staycation.” Create a small budget and visit some local attractions you rarely take time to visit. Keep in mind that some of the best trips are the least expensive. For additional advice on saving for a vacation or devel- oping a personal financial plan, contact your CPA. To find a CPA, visit findacpa.org, the NJSCPA’s free service. Administrator (continued from page 7) nonpartisan in that it does not have any party affiliations and candidates do not run for municipal election under the banner of any political party. Under the mayor-council plan of the Faulkner Act, the township is required to have a department of administra- tion headed by a township administrator. The administrator position was posted on the New Jersey League of Municipalities website on July 8. Laforet advised that, according to state law, he will appoint the new administrator with the consent of the township council. The classified advertisement states that applicants must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and supervi- sory skills along with excellent oral and written commu- nication skills. They must have knowledge and experience with grants management, labor relations, contract nego- tiations, risk management, financial management, capital planning, collective bargaining, purchasing, and human resources. The successful candidate must also have knowledge of and experience with the Edmunds Financial system, have a BA degree, and must have experience and knowledge in all financial operations of municipal government including, but not limited to, budgeting, payroll, and pension plans. Computer proficiency is required, and the salary for the position will be commensurate with the applicant’s expe- rience. All resumes with cover letters, salary history, and salary requirements must be submitted no later than July 30 to Marianne Poland, the mayor’s executive secretary, via e-mail at mpoland@mahwahtwp.org. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • July 24, 2013 Obituaries Ralph Batelli Ralph Batelli of Ramsey, formerly of Paterson, died July 18. He was 87. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He had been employed with the former Inter-City Bus Company in Paterson. He later worked at Ramapo Col- lege and Darlington County Park. He was a life member of the Ramsey Fire Department and past member of the ambulance corps. He is survived by his wife Nancy (Reme) Batelli and his children Ginger Maher, James, and Michael. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was prede- ceased by his grandson Kevin Maher. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the Ramsey Fire Department, 25 South Central Avenue, Ramsey, NJ 07446. Renee Louise Dessimone Renee Louise Dessimone of Glen Rock died July 15. She was 23. A 2008 graduate of Glen Rock High School, she earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania in 2012. She was a parishioner of Saint Catharine R.C. Church in Glen Rock. She was a member of the Glen Rock Shoot- ing Stars, the Wyckoff Torpedos, and TSF Academy. She earned four varsity letters in high school and two in college for soccer. She was an accountant with Saint Clair CPA & Associates in Conshohoken, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her parents Adele (Tonelli) and Dennis Dessimone, her brother Stephen Dessimone, and her grandfathers Alfred Tonelli and Joseph Dessimone. She is also survived by her aunts and uncles Virginia and Spencer Field, Janet and Michael Tremaglio, and James and Mary Lou Tonelli, and seven cousins. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat- Caggiano Funeral Home in Fair Lawn. Memorial donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, 8301 Professional Place, Landover, MD 2078. Ruth Johnson Ruth Johnson, nee O’Rourke, of Franklin Lakes, for- merly of Oakland, died July 11. She was 83. Before retiring in 1993, she was a supervisor for Commercial Housekeep- ing Services of Franklin Lakes. She was a member of the Brownstone Quilters Guild. She is survived by her husband Douglas Johnson of Franklin Lakes and her daughters Linda Johnson of Mahwah and Karen Johnson of Brook- lyn, New York. She is also survived by three grandchil- dren. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Vermeulen Funeral Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to the Christian Health Care Center, 301 Sicomac Avenue, Wyckoff NJ 07481. Gail Lee Gail Lee, nee Cascino, of Ridgewood died July 14. She was 72. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Penn State University in 1964, and her master’s in counseling from Jersey City State College. She was a school social worker in Oakland and Ho-Ho-Kus. She was a freelance artist for Aviation International News, and had also taught art. She is survived by her daughter Tanya Lee of Ridgewood, four grandchildren, and her brother George Cascino of North Caldwell. She is also survived her companion of Chris Koutsis of Ho-Ho-Kus. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanc- tuary, c/o the Animal Center, P.O. Box 475, Newtown CT 06470. her children Joseph, Stephen, Paul, Peter, and Janet. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchil- dren, and her sister Marie Forsberg. She was predeceased by her parents Mathew and Margaret and her brother Bar- tholomew. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh- Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Eleanor Serafini Jean Capuano-Leoncavallo Eleanor Serafini of Glen Rock died July 14. She was 92. She is survived by her children Patricia Blanco of Coral Gables, Florida and Louis Serafini Jr., of Ringwood, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Dr. Louis Serafini. Arrange- ments were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Foundation, 703 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07503. Grace Marie Miller Christopher Nicholas Tselepis of Haledon, formerly of Wyckoff, died July 17. He was 29. He received his bache- lor’s degree from Pace University and had been employed as a real estate agent with Nicholas Real Estate Agency in Clifton. He was a member of Saint Nicholas Greek Ortho- dox Church in Wyckoff, where he served as an officer of GOYA. He was a member of Sons of Pericles and the Pas- saic County Board of Realtors. He is survived by his parents Nicholas and Angelica (nee Yeatras) Tselepis of Wyckoff, his brother and sister-in-law Dean and Mary Tselepis of New York, New York, and his maternal grandfather Chris S. Yeatras of Winchester, Virginia. He is also survived by his partner John Lanza of Haledon. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to International Orthodox Chris- tian Charities, P.O. Box 17398, Baltimore, MD 21298-9242 or Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc., 2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436. Jean Capuano-Leoncavallo, nee Guidera, of Franklin Lakes, formerly of Fort Lee, died July 12. She was 85. She was a volunteer at Englewood Hospital for 20 years. She is survived by her son Philip Capuano of Mahwah and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first hus- band Salvatore Capuano and her second husband Nicholas Leoncavallo. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh- Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Grace Marie Miller of Midland Park died July 9. She was 85. She was a graduate of East Side High School in Paterson. She had worked as a textile worker for the F.G. Montabert Company for 40 years. She is survived by her nephew Scott Richards and his wife Maria and their daugh- ter Miranda. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to the Midland Park Ambulance Corps. Kenneth S. Ronai Kenneth S. Ronai, formerly of Ridgewood, died July 14. He was 90. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Queens College. He earned his master’s degree in organic chemistry at New York University, and pursued post-graduate work in biochemistry at Brooklyn Polytech Institute. He worked as a chemist in the food industry for much of his profes- sional career at Sunshine Biscuit, National Dairy Research Labs, General Foods, National Starch, and Nabisco. He was an author of many industry publications and held several patents that helped revolutionize protein use in foods and aided in helping food production in third world countries. He spent many years coaching for the Ridgewood Base- ball and Softball Association, the CYO, and intramural basketball. He is survived by his children Bob Ronai, Liz Fontanella, and Tom Ronai, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his wife Cecilia (Mezowicz), his grandson James Ronai, his parents George and Margaret Ronai, and his sister Patricia Reilly. Arrange- ments were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Kathryn M. Rose Kathryn M. Rose, nee Bascio, of Mahwah, formerly of Ridgewood and Glen Rock, died July 16. She was 78. Before retiring in 2007, she was a registered nurse for Bergen Pines/Regional Medical Center for 29 years. During her retirement, she volunteered and worked at the Mahwah Library. She was a parishioner of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Mahwah. She is survived by Christopher Nicholas Tselepis Robert Wunder Robert Wunder, formerly of Glen Rock, died acciden- tally on May 28 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 46. He served in the U.S. Army in Special Services Corp of Engineers for four years, and was stationed in Germany and Afghanistan. He is survived by his mother Jean Baker Wunder, his brother Billy, his stepmother Dorothy Porto of Bronxville, New York, his wife Tina Wagner-Wunder, and his sons Dennis and Robin. He was predeceased by his father Ted, his sister Susan Baker Armstrong, and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Blanche Wright Blanche Wright of Ridgewood died July 8. She was 73. She is survived by her children Icylin, Sylvester, Lyle, Aggrie, and Ainsworth, 13 grandchildren, and 15 great- grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Mable, Martha, Viveen, Lileth, Vincent, James, Vita, Joyce, and Iris. Arrangements were made by C.C. VanEmburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 17 Villadom Sports Peewee power The Ramsey Hockey Association’s Peewee youth ice hockey team, led by Head Coach Steve Diamond, recently completed an exciting and successful spring season by winning the championship game. The final game was played at the Ice Vault Arena in Wayne. Championship team Coaches Joe Tredici and Billy Kanwisher show their Chipmunk pride as their Ramsey U8 Tiny Tim team captured the championship in their division. Area Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary seeks new members New members are always welcome at the Bergen High- lands-Ramsey Rotary Club’s weekly meetings, which are held on Mondays at 12:15 p.m. at the Houlihan’s in Ramsey. The Bergen Highlands-Ramsey Rotary Club is a member of Rotary International and sponsors activities that benefit both the local community and international public service projects, including a school, clinic, and orphanage in Haiti. In addition, the club provides extensive support locally for the Center for Food Action and Habitat for Humanity, and scholarships for local students. Members also participate in Ramsey Day, Upper Saddle ATTENTION: HORIZON BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD MEMBERS: River Day, and Mahwah Day, with all proceeds going toward the club’s charitable activities. For additional information about club activities or becoming a member, contact Bob Baron at (201) 934-7441, e-mail bob@baronpoolservice.com or visit www.bergen- highlandsrotary.org. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES III & IV • July 24, 2013 Young man learns life lessons at the water park Owen (Sam Rockwell) and Duncan (Liam James) in ‘The Way, Way Back.’ by Dennis Seuling “The Way, Way Back,” the directorial debut of Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, is the story of withdrawn 14-year- old Duncan (Liam James), who accompanies his recently divorced mother, Pam (Toni Collette), and her boyfriend, Trent (Steve Carell), to Trent’s summer beach house. Trent and Duncan don’t get along, so the boy is pretty much left to amuse himself. The teen sets out to explore and discovers a water park and one of its employees, Owen (Sam Rock- well), who regards his job and life with all the seriousness of an adolescent. The movie follows Duncan’s summer adventures in and outside the water park, as he becomes smitten with next- door neighbor Susanna (AnnaSophia Robb) and discovers an unpleasant truth about Trent. The script, also by Faxon and Rash, is filled with color- ful characters, humor, and pathos, all blended in a perfect recipe. Coming-of-age movies are abundant, but rarely take that time of life seriously. It is easier to make charac- ters sex-crazed, out-of-control caricatures and go for easy laughs than explore what genuinely makes an adolescent tick. In “The Way, Way Back,” viewers believe these people and never doubt they could exist beyond the movie screen. James is charged with anchoring the movie, eliciting audience empathy, and making viewers believe Duncan. He succeeds. Much of his performance depends on reac- tions to what he observes and expressions revealing his state of mind. There is never a scene in which Duncan’s thoughts are not perfectly clear. Because he is a kid living with his mom, Trent, and Trent’s friends, he says little, yet feels a lot. When he starts hanging out at the water park, he gradually loosens up and begins to have fun. James handles this transformation in a way that makes the viewer want to cheer. Rockwell has been so good in so many films in charac- ter roles, and this is his best movie role in some time. Owen is funny, forthright, and, in many ways, irresponsible. But he also has heart and connects with Duncan’s inner pain. Rockwell, in flip flops, unshaven, and looking as if he par- tied too much the night before, gives a terrific performance that enlivens the movie considerably, lightening what could have been a terribly sad story. Collette, whose character is torn between the security she sees in marrying Trent and devotion to her son, is also exceptional. She frequently casts uneasy glances in Dun- can’s direction and stares at nothing in particular as she silently absorbs unsettling realizations and tries to rational- ize them. Pam is doing what she feels is best, so viewers never feel she is negligent or dismissive of Duncan, just perhaps a bit blind to his pain. As an added treat, Allison Janney is on hand as Trent’s daiquiri-swigging sister, Betty, a woman who speaks her mind, is incapable of artifice, enjoys a good time, and is not above criticizing her son, Peter (River Alexander), about being cross-eyed. Janney has made a trademark of a rapid dialogue peppered with zingers. This script gives her plenty to work with, and her Betty also contributes lighter moments to the film. Other notable performances are turned in by Maya Rudolph as Owen’s co-worker, Caitlin, Amanda Peet as casual friend Joan, and co-writer/director Jim Rash as sad- sack water park employee Lewis. It is especially gratifying that “The Way, Way Back” is in theaters at this time of the year, since it is the kind of film -- intelligent, character-driven, and free of explosions -- that usually is reserved for fall release. It is an outstand- ing alternative to the noisy, big-budget, often empty-headed flicks that will be holding local multiplexes hostage until September. Rated PG-13, “The Way, Way Back” is one of the best movies this reviewer has seen thus far this year. It is modest in its trappings -- no exotic locations, mega-stars, or spe- cial effects -- yet delivers a solid story with uniformly fine performances and thoughtful direction. It is THE movie to see this summer. July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • Page 19 Real-world fears encroach on adolescence by Dennis Seuling “Ginger & Rosa” (Lionsgate) is the story of two inseparable 17-year-old girls who ditch school together, discuss religion, politics, and hairstyles with equal fervor, and dream of lives more promising than their mothers’ frustrated domesticity. The time is 1962, and the girls have begun to take independent paths. Rosa (Alice Englert), who was raised by an inattentive mother, is troubled and shunned by other kids and their parents. She smokes cigarettes, longs to find love, and is nearly oblivious to the mounting tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, believing it is all in God’s hands. Ginger (Elle Fanning) is far more seri- ous. She writes poetry and is concerned about nuclear war. There is considerable tension between this girl and her mom (Christina Hendricks) and intellectual, atheist father (Alessandro Nivola), who was a conscientious objector during World War II. Timothy Spall, Oliver Platt, and Annette Bening deliver excellent supporting per- formances as Ginger’s gay godparents and their friend Bella. Director Sally Potter re- creates the era convincingly. Those who are old enough to remember the fears of the Cuban missile crisis will find the film captures that tension and uncertainty of that time. “Ginger & Rosa” is an atypical coming- of-age movie given an interesting spin by its time frame and depiction of a traditional type of family life that could simultane- ously offer security and restlessness. DVD extras include deleted scenes, cast inter- views, audio commentary with Potter, and two making-of featurettes. “Detention of the Dead” (Anchor Bay) focuses on a group of high school kids sentenced to after-school detention. When the school is attacked by flesh-eating zom- bies, the six trapped students -- lovesick nerd Eddie (Jacob Zachar), “goth” chick Willow (Alexa Nikolas), stuck-up cheer- leader Janet (Christa B. Allen), her bully boyfriend Brad (Jayson Blair), stoner Ash (Justin Chon), and dumb jock Jimmy (Max Adler) -- must battle hordes of the hungry undead. Though the characters are glar- ingly stereotypical, they are also zombie- knowledgeable. Because they have seen the zombie flicks and learned what works and what doesn’t, they feel reasonably equipped to confront the attackers. Combining some grisly images with frequent touches of dark humor, the picture plays like an apocalyp- tic “Breakfast Club,” with teenage angst trumping imminent annihilation. Spe- cial features on this DVD release include writer/director audio commentary and a making-of featurette. “Hollywood Canteen” (Warner Archive) Elle Fanning (left) and Alice Englert portray close friends whose paths diverge in ‘Ginger & Rosa.’ is based on an actual USO-sponsored club established during World War II by Bette Davis and John Garfield for servicemen only. Stars waited on tables, washed dishes, and mingled with the GI’s, maybe offering a dance or two. This musical is a star-stud- ded fictionalized tribute to this undertak- ing. The plot is thin, but star power more than makes up for it. Slim (Robert Hutton) is a fresh-faced GI on a three-day leave. When he hears about the canteen, his only (continued on Crossword page) Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • July 24, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) wish is to meet Joan Leslie. Joan isn’t on duty, but Davis and Garfield conspire to arrange a meeting. The cast includes nearly every actor under contract to Warner Bros. at the time, as well as others, including Joan Crawford, The Andrews Sisters, Dennis Morgan, Kitty Carlisle, Joan McCracken, Roy Rogers and Trigger, Eddie Cantor, Jack Benny, Jane Wyman, Joe E. Brown, Jack Carson, and Jimmy Dorsey and His Band. Highlights include “Don’t Fence Me In” performed by Roy Rogers, “Ballet in Jive” danced by McCracken, and “Gettin’ Corns for My Coun- try” sung by The Andrews Sisters. Apart from offering ample entertainment, the movie reflects the intense patri- otic feeling of Hollywood during World War II. “Starbuck” (Entertainment One) is a comedy about 42-year-old David Wozniak (Patrick Huard), a lovable but perpetual screw-up, who finally decides to take control of his life when he learns some incredible news. Having been a habitual sperm donor in his youth, he discovers that he is the biological father of 533 children, 142 of whom are trying to force the fertility clinic to reveal the true identity of the prolific donor, code-named Starbuck. As he sets out to discover the identity of his offspring, he discovers some surprising aspects of himself. Huard is both goofy and genial as the baffled father and balances comedy, pathos, and sentimentality as adeptly as a tightrope walker. The film is manipulative but fascinating, and Huard is engag- ing. Bonuses on this DVD release include interviews with Huard and director Ken Scott, deleted scenes, bloopers, and music video. “New World” (Well Go USA) is a Korean gangster film with plenty of twists and turns and a healthy helping of unrated-style violence. The head of the Goldmoon crime syndicate is dead, leaving his two lieutenants to vie for the top job. Seizing the opportunity, the police launch an operation called “New World.” The boss’ right-hand man, Ja-sung, has been an undercover operative for eight years, under surveillance by Police Chief Kang. With a baby on the way and in mortal fear of being exposed as a mole, Ja- sung is torn between his duty and honor as a cop and the fiercely loyal gang members who will have his back. Using inside information from Ja-sung to damage the relation- ship between the two feuding contenders, the police fuel suspicions that a traitor lives in the gang’s ranks. Ruthless Jung escalates the game by hiring hackers to search the police database. “New World” borrows elements from many American gangster movies: sharply dressed thugs, elaborate funer- als, endless stakeouts, cryptic meetings with informants, and shootouts. The film is shot with style by Park Hoon- Jung and features some good action sequences. 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Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. kv Prayer to St. Clare Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. 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. jr 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. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. 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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. Outdoor Movie Night scheduled The Mahwah Recreation Committee will feature “Escape from Planet Earth” at Movie Night on Tuesday, July 30. The event will be held at 8:30 p.m. at Commodore Perry Field on a 25-foot screen. (Rain date: Aug. 1.) Community members are invited to arrive at 8 p.m. for family games and prizes. This event is open to Mahwah residents and admission is free. The refreshment stand will be open for business. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Library to present ‘Henry V’ The Mahwah Public Library will present an abridged version of William Shakespeare’s “Henry V” on July 30 at 7 p.m. This live performance by the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Next Stage eNSemble concerns the coming of age story of a new king and his nation. The young and inexperienced Henry of England, threatened by rebellious nobles and the military might of France, leads a ragtag band of soldiers in a desperate attempt to save his throne and consolidate his power. Shakespeare’s play is a stirring commentary on patriotism, courage, and the qualities that make a great leader and nation. No tickets are necessary. Seats will be available on a “first come” basis. Latecomers will be seated during appro- priate breaks. The library is located at 100 Ridge Road. For more information, call (201) 529-READ. Inter-Chamber networking event set Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce and Inter- Chamber Consortium members are invited to the Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament Show on Wednesday, July 24 at 149 Polito Avenue in Lyndhurst. The doors will open at 5:45 p.m. to provide ample networking opportunities. Dinner and the show will begin at 7 p.m. Pre-registration is a must. The cost is $40 for Chamber members and $55 for non-members. For reservations and more information, contact the Chamber office at (201) 529- 5566 or visit Mahwah.com. Church sets VBS The Ramapo Reformed Church, located at 100 Island Road in Mahwah, will hold its Vacation Bible School, “God’s Backyard Bible Camp,” July 29 through Aug. 2. The camp is open to children ages three through 12. Activi- ties will take place under tents behind the parsonage. The program is free, but registration is required. To reg- ister, call (201) 529-3075 or visit www.ramaporeformed- church.org. Register for Vacation Bible School Set Sail on another Vacation Bible School Adventure this summer at Fardale Trinity Church. The program, scheduled for Monday, Aug. 5 through Friday, Aug. 9 will meet from 9:15 a.m. to noon at the church located at 73 Chapel Road in Mahwah. Registration forms for “Jesus is the Treasure” are avail- able at www.fardaletrinitychurch.org. On Friday, Aug. 9, VBS participants are invited to the Bon Voyage Party. “Good grub and grog” will be served on the church grounds from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. All are wel- come. Holy Cross to host camps, school registration Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Nursery School, located at 125 Glasgow Terrace in Mahwah, will host a Summer Camp program for children ages two-and-a-half to five years. The camp will be held at the church through Aug. 9. Extended day programs include Lunch Bunch and enrichment. Registration for 2013-14 is now in progress at Holy Cross Lutheran Nursery School. The school offers classes for children ages two-and-a-half to five years of age. A IV • Page 23 Mommy and Me class is available for children ages 16 months through two-and-a-half years. To make an appoint- ment to see the school, call (201) 529-2117. Nursery school offers summer program Pinnacle Learning Center Preschool will hold its summer program through Aug. 23. Children ages two through six are invited to attend. The program features theme days, arts and crafts, and water play. The school is open from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Registration for 2013-14 is under way. Call (201) 512-3313. Mahwah Museum closes for summer The Mahwah Museum, 201 Franklin Turnpike, is now closed for the summer months. During the past year, the museum has hosted gallery talks, auctions, lectures, a ben- efit concert, and a Les Paul Birthday Gala. The museum will reopen on Sept. 7 with the new exhibit “Neighborhoods of Mahwah: 1913-2013.” This display will highlight the history, changes, and developments of Mahwah Township during the last 100 years. “Les Paul in Mahwah: A Tribute” will be downsized and will join the Donald Cooper Railroad as a permanent exhibit. Visit www.mahwahmuseum.org or call (201) 512-0099. Library hosts Movie Series The Mahwah Library, located at 100 Ridge Road in Mahwah, presents movies on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. These films are free. Popcorn and a drink are provided. No tickets are necessary. Seats are available on a “first come” basis. “Skyfall” (2012) will be shown July 18. James Bond’s loyalty to M is tested when her past comes back to haunt her. The film stars Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, and Javier Bardem, and is rated PG-13. “Skyfall” is 143 minutes. On July 25, the movie will be “The Hobbit” (2012). A younger and more reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out on an unexpected journey to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their stolen mountain home from a dragon named Smaug. The movies stars Ian McKellan, Martin Freeman, and Richard Armitage. “The Hobbit” is rated PG-13 and runs for 169 minutes. Call (201) 529-READ or visit the website at http:// mahwah.bccls.org for program information. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • July 24, 2013