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Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • October 9, 2013 Statements wanted Candidates who are running for school board, mayor, and council seats in the Nov. 5 general elec- tion are invited to send their bios and statements to Villadom TIMES. All candidates, even those run- ning uncontested, may e-mail their information to editorial@villadom.com. Bios should not exceed 1,000 characters with spaces; statements should not exceed 150 characters with spaces. PLEASE SUBMIT EARLY. Deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 23 at noon. Villadom Happenings Voter registration deadline near Bergen County residents are reminded that Tuesday, Oct. 15 the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election in the State of New Jersey. Voters will cast their ballots for the governor, state senate and assembly, sheriff, freeholders, and local candidates. In order to be eligible to vote, a person must be an Amer- ican citizen who will be 18 years old on or before Nov. 5, 2013. In addition, voters must be residents of New Jersey and Bergen County as of Oct. 15, 2013. Bergen County residents may register to vote with their local municipal clerk or at the Office of the Superintendent of Elections at One Bergen County Plaza, Room 380, in Hackensack. In order to meet the needs of residents, this office will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 15. Church to host Harvest Home Fair On Saturday, Oct. 19, the Old Stone Church of Upper Saddle River will host a fair at the Minnick Education Build- ing at 500 East Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The fair will be held indoors with some vendors outdoors, weather permitting. The event will feature 25 vendors with a variety of handmade crafts and specialty items. Visitors may take the opportunity to do some early holiday shop- ping, enjoy some Oktoberfest food, and visit “Grandpa’s Attic” and the “nearly new” venues. The fair will included the sale of home-baked items including gluten-free selec- tions. Admission is free. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (201) 327-5242. League sets Candidates Forum The League of Women Voters will present a Candidates Forum on Oct. 16. This event will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the Northwest Bergen Senior Activity Center located at 46- 50 Center Street in Midland Park. New Jersey Senate candidates, Kevin J. O’Toole, the Republican incumbent, and William Meredith Ashley, the Democratic challenger, will answer written questions. They will be joined by New Jersey General Assembly can- didates Scott T. Rumana and David C. Russo, the Repub- lican incumbents, and Democratic challengers Leo Arcuri and Anthony J. Galietti. State legislators introduce bills, originate taxes, confirm appointments to the courts, approve the state budget, and monitor state agencies. Call (201) 445-5690 to register or for further information. Guild learns about blackwork embroidery The Bergen Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America will meet on Monday, Oct. 21 in the Red Barn at the Guardian Angel Church, 320 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale. The group will gather at 9:30 a.m. for a class about blackwork embroidery. The public is welcome. Haunted Happenings at John Fell House Celebrate the Halloween season with “Grimm’s Scary Tales” a theatrical tour by Lantern-Light presented by The Saddle River Youth Theatre’s Teen Repertory. This pro- gram will be held Oct. 11 and 12 at the historic John Fell House at475 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale. Guests will travel through the haunted grounds and encounter storytellers and tableaus of the dark and grue- some side of favorite fairy tales. In the woods, attendees will encounter murderous little girls, ravenous wolves, and vengeful witches -- all coming together in a Black Forest of nightmares. The program is Villanova alumni reconnect The Villanova University Northern New Jersey Alumni Chapter recently attended Mass together at Immaculate Concep- tion Church. Fr. Dominick Lenoci, a graduate of Villanova University and the new pastor at ICC, was the celebrant. Fr. Dominick welcomed fellow Wildcats at the beginning of the liturgy. Afterward, alumni gathered in Marian Hall for brunch where they shared stories about their experiences at Villanova. For more information about Villanova Univer- sity North Jersey Alumni events, contact Fred Folco, Class of ’73, at eqfaf@aol.com or call (201) 207-7220. suitable for children eight and up. Tours will be available each day every half hour from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Guests check-in at Highlands Regional Play- house on the grounds of Archer United Methodist Church, 37 East Allendale Avenue in Allendale. Seasonal treats will be available at this location. Tours run 45 to 50 minutes. Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for children age 10 and under and for seniors age 65 and up. To purchase tick- ets, call (201) 825-8805 or e-mail srytheatre@aol.com. Country Fair announced The Friends of the Adorno Fathers and the Adorno Fathers will hold a Country Fair on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fair will be held on the grounds of the Adorno Fathers, 575 Darlington Avenue in Ramsey. (Rain date: Oct. 20.) The fair will feature over 100 vendors, live music, kiddie rides, food, and a cash prize contest. In addi- tion, there will be free appraisals on coins, stamps, antiques, and sports memorabilia. Call (201) 998-1144. Unity conference plans meeting The Irish American Unity Conference, Chapter 5th and 9th, will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Christ Church, 105 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. For information, call (201) 384-7911. The IAUC is a human rights organization working for peace with justice in a reunited Ireland. Chamber hosts networking events The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce and Inter-Chamber Consortium members are invited to the Garden State Plaza Food Court at One Garden State Plaza in Paramus on Wednesday, Oct. 9 for a speed networking event. The program will begin at 7:30 a.m. This event pro- vides fast-moving, table-hopping, three minute speed net- working opportunities. The program will end at 9:30 a.m. Attendees should bring plenty of business cards. Participants will give a 90-second presentation about their businesses; then the people sitting across from them will do the same. After three minutes, participants will begin anew. The cost is $15 for Chamber members and $25 for non- members. Reservations are encouraged. On Thursday, Oct. 17, the Mahwah Regional and Pearl River chambers of commerce will hold a Regional Busi- ness after Hours event. This program will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at 4662 Palisades Center Drive, fourth floor, in West Nyack, New York. The event is sponsored by Lucky Strike. Members and non-members are welcome. Refreshments (continued on page 24) Ramsey October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 3 Crowds turn out for McGill’s ﬁnal homecoming Residents and students lined Main Street in Ramsey for the final homecoming of Army Staff Sgt. Timothy McGill. McGill, graduated from Ramsey High School in 2001 and was killed in Afghanistan on Sept. 21 while serving as a weap- ons specialist. McGill was the third Ramsey native to have died in the line of duty in Afghanistan in the last three years. In his hometown, McGill was an employee of the Ramsey Department of Public Works and a volunteer firefighter for the borough’s department. The Fort Lee Police Motorcycle Unit led the procession. Ramsey Borough Administrator Bruce Vozeh, Mayor Chris Botta, and Arthur Keys were in attendance. The Bergen County Firefighters Pipe Band par- ticipated in the procession, as did the Ramsey Fire Depart- ment, and the NAM Knights Motorcycle Guards. The casket was transported by a Ramsey fire truck. (Photos courtesy of MeeLon Yee. See additional photos on page 19.) Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 9, 2013 Area Local students are National Merit Semiﬁnalists Students at Ramsey High School and Mahwah High School have been named National Merit Semifinalists in the 2014 competition. Dr. Michael J. Thumm, principal of Ramsey High School, announced that Christina Long and Courtney Por- fido are the semifinalists from his district; John P. Pascale, principal of Mahwah High School, announced that Jeffrey A. Meli is the semifinalist from his district. These three honorees are among the approximately Left: Courtney Porfido and Christina Long. (Courtesy of Keith Nixon, Ramsey HS.) Right: Guidance Counselor Stacy Mandel, Jeffrey A. Meli, Mahwah High School Principal John P. Pascale. 16,000 students named to this status. These academically talented young people now have an opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 8,000 Merit Scholar- ship awards, worth about $31 million that will be offered next spring. Juniors in some 20,000 high schools in the United States entered the 2014 program by taking the 2012 Preliminary Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which served as an ini- tial screen of more than one million program entrants. The highest scorers in each state, representing fewer than one percent of the state’s high school graduating class, were designated semifinalists. The next step for Semifinalists is to fulfill requirements to advance to finalist standing, a prerequisite to consid- eration for a Merit Scholarship award. To become final- ists, semifinalists must have an outstanding high school academic record, be endorsed and recommended by their school principal, and submit SAT scores that confirm their earlier qualifying test performance. Semifinalists and a school official must submit a detailed scholarship appli- cation, which also includes the student’s self-descriptive essay, and information about the semifinalist’s participa- tion and leadership in school and community activities. Approximately 90 percent of semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and more than half of the final- ists go on to win National Merit Scholarships. October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 5 Mahwah Township launches new Mahwah Delivers app Mahwah Mayor Bill Laforet recently announced the launch of Mahwah Delivers, a free application (commonly known as an “app”) available on smartphones. This app is the township’s official civic engagement tool and will allow residents to stay in touch with the municipality. Laforet advised that this new, easy-to- use service will give residents access to important township information and can simply and quickly report issues and track their requests online and via their mobile phones. According to Laforet, Mahwah has part- nered with PublicStuff, a CRM software company, to launch the app and digital communication solution. Mahwah Delivers is available in the Apple and Google app stores for immediate use. The mayor explained that residents can use the app if they see something that needs to be fixed, such as potholes, street lights that are not working, missing traffic signs, dangerous conditions, or garbage related issues, and they can submit issues and images via an iPhone or Android and the Mahwah Delivers website. Laforet explained that requests submit- ted through smartphones are automatically geo-tagged and residents who do not have smartphones can send their issues through any mobile phone with Internet access or SMS text messaging. Users are also able to add comments to further describe the issue or problem that exists and residents can easily track their requests, support other requests, and receive status updates via notifications from town- ship officials. “The relevant staff members who receive the request will resolve the prob- lem quickly and efficiently,” Laforet said. “With Mahwah Delivers, the township is able to manage and improve the efficiency in which they respond to service requests. Mahwah has also added Civic Apps to the mobile app and website, which will give residents access to township officials, important weather and traffic conditions, sporting events, and community activities, The Morning Book Discussion Group at the Mahwah Library, 100 Ridge Road, will discuss Edith Wharton’s “Ethan Frome” on Oct. 21. The group will meet at 10:30 a.m. This story takes place during a bleak New England winter. Ethan Frome is an isolated farmer trying to scrape out a meager living while also tending to his frigid, demanding, and ungrateful wife Zeena. A ray of hope enters Ethan’s life when his wife’s cousin Mattie arrives to help. “Ethan Frome” is a compelling classic and a powerful tale with compelling characters trapped in circum- stances they seem unable to escape. The book group is open to all. Call (201) 529-READ for more information. by Frank J. McMahon Classic will be discussed to name just a few.” Laforet said he recognizes the need for technology in local government to provide efficient and transparent services with a high degree of accountability. “After Hurricane Sandy, we realized the importance of providing a platform for gov- ernment not only to communicate with resi- dents but also for residents to communicate to government officials their concerns and problems,” Laforet said. “Mahwah is one of the first communities in the state to use this technology and Mahwah Delivers provides it in an innovative manner and will keep the township at the forefront of technology.” Laforet also pointed out that Mahwah was recently ranked one of the top 26 New Jersey communities in which to reside. “It is a beautiful community commit- ted to maintaining a high quality of life and PublicStuff is ready to enable the town staff and residents to take that forward,” Laforet said. Lily Liu, founder and CEO of Public- Stuff, said her company is “very excited to have the Township of Mahwah on board and to help provide their residents with more access to township services. We hope to enable residents of Mahwah to be more involved and engaged members of the com- munity and to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods.” Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 9, 2013 Mahwah United EMS squad now welcoming new members Numerous members of Mahwah’s newly formed Mahwah Emergency Medical Services (also known as Mahwah EMS) recently attended Mahwah Day. A theme was created for the squad’s appearance this year: Mahwah EMS…One Town…One Squad. The ambulance squad, formed in July of this year, was created by members of the two, previously separate ambulance squads in Mahwah. The new organization is responding to ambulance calls for the entire township. “We are now one group of volunteers, covering the entire town. Our four ambu- lances are stationed at our two buildings, one on Franklin Turnpike and the other on Fardale Avenue,” said newly elected Chief Liz Villano. “We would like to put out a special appeal for new members, especially those people who either live or work in town (who) are currently certified as emergency medical technicians. Individuals who are 16 or older and are interested in joining Mahwah EMS, are invited to learn about the benefits and responsibilities of joining this life saving team. Education, certification, and training are provided at no cost to prospective mem- bers. For more information, call (201) 529- 9301 or (201) 327-2252 and leave a message or e-mail JoinMahwahEMS@gmail.com. Pictured: Mahwah EMS members display a banner emblazoned with the group’s theme. Yuly Verbitsky to perform The Mahwah Public Library, located at 100 Ridge Road, hosts free concerts on Sunday afternoons. The 2 p.m. programs are free and tickets are not required. Seat- ing is available on a “first come” basis. Pianist Yuly Verbitsky will perform on Oct. 20. “Enchanted Europe” is a musical journey around Europe and includes the music of Mendelssohn, Chopin, Albeniz, Sibelius, and Liszt. Born in Russia, Ver- bitsky received his music education begin- ning at the age of six at Stolyarsky Music School in Odessa, famous alma mater of internationally acclaimed musicians, and later at the Ukrainian State Conservatory in the city of Kharkov, where he studied under the supervision of Professor Regina Horowitz, the sister and colleague of the great pianist Vladimir Horowitz, and Pro- fessor Boris Sklovsky. Verbitsky moved to the United States (continued on page 10) October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 7 Area Dator receives Rotary Club’s Kelley Award which he participates. Dr. Kelley, in whose honor the presti- gious award is given, was a member of the Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club for over 50 years with perfect attendance. He was chairman of the club’s yearly Blood Drive and played Santa at local nursing homes. He held Paul Harris Award, which Rotarian Roy Polizzi (Upper Saddle River), Dr. William H. Kelly Award recipient William Dator (Mahwah), and Rotarian Thomas Napolitano (Mahwah). (Photo courtesy of Tom Grissom.) The Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club recently presented the Dr. William H. Kelley Community Service Award to Wil- liam Dator of Mahwah. Rotarians Roy Polizzi and Thomas Napolitano presented Dator with the award at the club’s annual Installation Dinner at the Ramsey Golf and Country Club. Dator is a third generation Realtor who has been active in the region since 1964. In addition to his real estate endeavors, Dator maintains strong community involvement. He volunteers his time as trustee of both Ramapo College and the Mahwah Museum, and he was named Citizen of the Year by the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Com- merce. Dator is a member of the Mahwah Township Board of Adjustment, and is active with the Mahwah Office of Emer- gency Management. His knowledge and his many years of service in the community are invaluable to the volunteer endeavors in is the club’s highest honor, and served on many Rotary district committees, working with over 50 clubs in the regional Rotary district. Kelley was a founding member of the Happy Heartbeats Clown Group, which brought laughter and magic to several (continued on page 8) Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 9, 2013 Ramsey Review Club hosts Touch-A-Truck event The Junior Woman’s Club of Ramsey will sponsor its annual Touch-A-Truck event at the Ramsey Farmers Market on Oct. 13. Children of all ages will be able to climb on and learn about different trucks and emergency service organi- zations. The suggested donation is $5 per family. Proceeds will support Ramsey’s Emergency Services units, includ- ing the fire department, rescue squad, ambulance corps, and police department. On Oct. 24, the club invites children to paint a pumpkin at the Ramsey Famers Market. Members will be on hand to answer questions about the organization’s activities. The club will meet on Oct. 10 at the Ramsey Ambulance Corps Building at 41 South Island Avenue. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. New members are welcome. The Junior Woman’s Club of Ramsey serves and sup- ports the community through volunteerism, fundraising, and social events. For more information about club activi- ties, visit www.ramseyjuniors.com. Table Tennis Club back in session The Ramsey Recreation Commission has announced that the Ramsey Table Tennis Club is now playing on Tuesday nights. Ramsey adults of all skill levels are invited. The club plays from 6:30 to 9:45 p.m. at Eric S. Smith Middle School at 73 Monroe Street. Paddles and balls are available, but players are invited to bring their own. Tables will be set up in the auxiliary gym near the school’s main gym. Participation is free of charge, and no advance registra- tion or RSVP is required. For more information, call Bill Camarda at (201) 934-6124. Farmers Market features chefs, entertainment On Oct 13, the Ramsey Farmers Market will feature chefs from Spuntino’s Restaurant in Clifton. The chefs will demonstrate how to use fruits and vegetables available at the market. Musician Carolyn Messina will perform. The market has over 35 local farmers and food purvey- ors who offer fresh, local produce and products, including organic and traditional vegetables and fruits, free range eggs, artisanal breads and cheeses, local wine, gourmet olive oils and balsamic vinegars, gluten-free baked goods, gluten-free prepared foods, homemade jams and jellies, homemade pastas, sauces and chili, local honey organic, stuffed breads, pickles, gourmet nuts, artisanal coffee and teas, fresh butter, drinkable yogurts, hummus, guacamole, handmade soaps and body products, freshly cut flowers, perennials, handmade dog treats, and much more. Hours are Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ramsey’s Main Street train station. The Ramsey Farmers Market is a non-profit market sponsored by the Ramsey Historical Association and supported by the Borough of Ramsey. Visit www.ramseyfarmersmarket.org or call (201) 675-6866 for more information. Register for the New Park ‘N Play Registration for The New Park ‘N Play’s 19 th season is under way. The New Park ‘N Play will begin Nov. 18 and will remain open through Feb. 20, 2014. The fee is $150 per family for the season. This non-profit organization run by volunteer parents provides a creative indoor play center for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The center is located at 15 Shuart Lane in Ramsey (inside the First Presbyterian Church. For more information, visit www.thenewparknplay.com, e-mail info@thenewparknplay.com, or call (201) 760-8767. Comedy Night benefit set The Ramsey Junior Football Association will hold a Comedy Night fundraiser featuring: Paul Venier, “The One Man Comedy Tornado,” on Friday, Nov. 15. This event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ramsey. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m. The event features dinner, beer, wine, soda, dessert, and coffee. There will also be a cash prize contest and prize basket fundraiser. Tickets are $55 per person when pur- chased in advance. The price will be $60 at the door. The number of tickets is limited. For tickets, e-mail mary@ramseyfootball.com or call (201) 818-4060. For more information, and to view the prizes, visit www.ramseyfootball.com. Learn about winter prep for gardens Debbie Korwan will present tips for improving gardens and preparing them for winter at the Oct. 8 meeting of the Ramsey Area Garden Club. The group will meet at 6:45 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. The program is open to the public. For more information, call (201) 529-1541. UNICO sets Charity di Vino The Greater Ramsey UNICO will host its Charity di Vino on Thursday, Nov. 14. The event will be held from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the Park Ridge Marriott in Park Ridge. In addition to the tasting, the evening will feature hors d’oeuvres, pasta stations, imported and domestic cheeses, Italian pastries, and a special auction. Sponsorship oppor- tunities are available. Tickets are $75 in advance. At the door, tickets will be $90. Those who purchase five tickets will receive a sixth ticket free. To purchase tickets, visit www.grunico.org. Proceeds will benefit UNICO’charities, including the Center for Food Action, Meals on Wheels, Meaningful Movements, and Hearts and Crafts Grief Counseling. Quilters sought for church mission The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, located at 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey, hosts quilters’ meetings at 10 a.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month. The group prepares quilts to be sent to Lutheran World Relief for global distribution. Novice and experienced quilters are welcome. The group is seeking donations of gently-used sheets, thin blankets, and quilt batting. For more informa- tion, or to drop off a donation of quilting supplies, call (201) 327-0148, e-mail office@redeemerramsey.org, or visit redeemerramsey.org. Kelley Award (continued from page 7) groups serving children in need, including Tomorrow’s Children at Hackensack Hospital. He was a tireless worker for countless community groups and activities for decades. The Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club has been supporting educational and charitable needs in Allendale, Mahwah, Ramsey, Saddle River, and Upper Saddle River since 1952. The club provides college scholarships for local students and funding for local causes such as the Center for Food Action. Members run the children’s rides at Ramsey Day and Mahwah Day, with proceeds going toward the club’s charitable activities. As part of Rotary International, the club also raises funds to support educational, medical, and sanitary facilities in Nicaragua, India, and Haiti. Rotary International is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and commu- nity leaders who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build good- will and peace in the world. The Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club holds its weekly meetings on Mondays at 12:15 p.m. at Houlihan’s in Ramsey. For details, visit bergenhighlandsrotary.org. Mahwah October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 9 Grant sought for recreation facility upgrades by Frank J. McMahon The Mahwah Council has applied for a $35,000 Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund grant to help pay for the renovation of the township’s recreation facility at the inter- section of Fardale Avenue and Chapel Road. The facility contains four fenced in courts, two of which have tennis nets installed, while a third court has two bas- ketball backboards at either end, and the fourth court has striping for roller hockey. The site is located adjacent to the Fardale baseball and soccer field and next to a vacant lot that borders on the George Washington Elementary School property. The Bergen County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland & Historic Preservation Trust Fund (also known as the County Trust Fund), provides matching grants to munici- pal governments and nonprofit organizations for assistance in the development or redevelopment of municipal recre- ation facilities. If the grant application is successful, the township will have to match the $35,000 from the county to cover the estimated $70,000 total renovation cost. Mahwah Township Administrator Brian Campion explained that the grant the township is seeking from the county is reasonable because, while the county’s munici- pal park program has less money that it did last year, the amount it has would average out to about $30,000 if every town participated in the grant program. In the event of a County Trust Fund award that may be less than the amount requested, the township has, or will secure, the balance of funding necessary to complete the project or modify the project as necessary, Campion said. According to Campion, the $35,000 in matching funds the township would have to pay for the project would come from the township’s open space trust fund, which has suf- ficient funds for that purpose. He explained that the town- ship’s fund is bolstered each year by a one cent per $100 of assessed valuation tax on all properties in Mahwah. At a recent public meeting, the township council held a public hearing on its plan to submit an application for the grant. During that public hearing, Campion advised the council that the courts need a major repair of their sur- faces. Councilman Steven Sbarra pointed out that he rarely sees anyone using the courts, and he asked if the Mahwah Recreation Committee plans to use the tennis courts for its tennis program. Campion responded that the township’s recreation department started a tennis program this year and Council President Harry Williams confirmed that a tennis program was started in June and the tennis courts at the high school were used for that program. Williams suggested that the new tennis program could use additional court space. He added, “The availability of these courts will extend what we’re able to do.” If the grant is received, Campion estimated the renova- tion would be carried out in late 2014. Blood Drive & Open House set Mahwah Fire Company #1, located at 100 Miller Road, will host its Fifth Annual Blood Drive and Open House on Sunday, Oct. 13. The event is held in memory of Firefighter Mike Drozd. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. residents are invited to meet the volunteers and check out the company’s trucks and equip- ment. Those who attend are invited to donate blood to benefit Community Blood Services. All blood donors will have an opportunity to win tickets to the Super Bowl on Feb. 4, 2014. Visitors are also encouraged to support the firefight- ers’ non-perishable food collection to benefit the Center for Food Action. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 9, 2013 Mahwah Minutes Board of health to meet The Mahwah Board of Health will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Mahwah Municipal Building located at 475 Corporate Drive. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m Learn how to repel deer Bob Malgieri from Borst Landscape and Design will present “Protecting Trees and Shrubs from Hungry Deer” on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the Mahwah Public Library. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Malgieri, tree and shrub manager for Borst, will discuss how homeowners can keep their plants safe from hungry deer. He will share anecdotes and handouts that provide tips and resources for homeowners seeking to preserve their trees and shrubs without deleterious effects. This presentation will cover why deer are eating the trees and shrubs, what plant species deer prefer, and the warning signs that deer (as opposed to other animals) have been eating the plants. He will offer safe, natural measures that can be taken to repel deer and other animals, including home remedies and scare tactics that will deter without causing harm. In the landscaping business for 32 years, Malgieri joined Borst Landscape and Design in Allendale in 2007. The program is free and tickets or registration is not required. Seats will be provided on a “first come” basis. The library is located at 100 Ridge Road. Lectures to continue The Mahwah Museum Lecture Series will hold an Oct. 10 panel discussion at 7:30 p.m. “Growing up in the Neigh- borhoods of Mahwah, Part II” will be held at the Ramapo Reformed Church at 100 Island Road in Mahwah. Life-long township residents Carol Greene, Linda Dator, and Bob Adler will lead this discussion, which will coincide with the museum’s exhibit on the neighborhoods of Fardale, Cragmere, East Mahwah, West Mahwah, Stag Hill, Ramapo Valley, and the Depot. Anyone with artifacts, photos, and stories of their lives in Mahwah are welcome to share. Admission is free to museum members and $3 for non-members. Refreshments will be served. To reserve a seat, visit lectures@mahwahmuseum.org or call (201) 512- 0099. On Oct. 20, Museum Trustee John Edwards will present a talk at the museum, 201 Franklin Turnpike, in Mahwah. The exhibits “Les Paul in Mahwah” and “Neighbor- hoods of Mahwah: 1913-2013” are open weekends and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The Donald Cooper Railroad is open to visitors on weekends from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information about museum exhibits and events, visit www. mahwahmuseum.org. The museum receives operating support from the New Jersey Historical Commission, Department of State. Scouts sponsor Broadway trip Girl Scout Ambassador Troop 903 will sponsor a Nov. 3 trip to see the award-winning “Matilda” on Broadway. The trip will include round-trip coach bus transportation from Mahwah High School, lunch at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., and a mezzanine matinee ticket to the show. The cost is $110 per person. The number of tickets is limited. Contact Susan Stein- berg at (201) 248-0125 or GSTroop903@gmail.com. The deadline to order tickets is Oct. 28. Library hosts Movie Series The Mahwah Public Library presents weekly movies on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. These films are free. Popcorn and a drink are provided. No tickets are necessary. During the month of October, the film series will feature movies that were recently released on DVD. The schedule will include “What Maisie Knew” (2012) on Oct. 10. The film is a contemporary New York City version of the Henry James novel by the same name. It revolves around unwitting seven-year-old Maisie, caught in the middle of a custody battle between her mother Susanna (Julianne Moore), an aging rock star, and her father, Beale (Steve Coogan), a major art dealer. The movie is rated R for some strong language and runs for 99 minutes. “Kon-Tiki” (2012) will be the feature presentation on Oct. 17. The film highlights legendary explorer Thor Hey- erdal’s epic 4,300-mile crossing of the Pacific Ocean on a balsa wood raft in 1947. Heyderdal wanted to prove it was possible for South Americans to have settled in Polynesia in pre-Columbian times. Nominated for an Oscar, the film is Norwegian with English subtitles. “Kon-Tiki,” rated PG- 13, is 118 minutes long. On Oct. 24, there will be a screening of “Much Ado about Nothing” (2012). This is a modern retelling of Shake- speare’s comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance. The film, directed by Joss Whedon, is rated PG-13 and runs for 109 minutes. A showing of “Iceman” (2013) will be held Oct. 31. This is the true story of Dumont resident Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer. When he was arrested, his family had no clue about his real profession. The movie is rated R for strong violence, pervasive language, and some sexual content. The film is 140 minutes long. The library is located at 100 Ridge Road. Call (201) 529- READ or visit http://mahwah.bccls.org for information. Men’s basketball program offered Mahwah Recreation is sponsoring free men’s basketball league that will meet on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The program, open to Mahwah residents only, will run through June 2014. Players must be 25 years or older. Pick up games will be played at Ramapo Ridge School gymnasium at 150 Ridge Road. If the school is closed for any reason, that day’s game will be cancelled. There will be no games on Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, or April 16. To regis- ter, visit www.mahwahtwp.org under forms center. Verbitsky (continued from page 6) in 1979, starting his new career as an accompanist in the Juilliard School of Music in New York. Currently, he is teaching at his piano studio in Berkeley Heights. Verbitsky has served many times as adjudicator at the Spring Piano Festival and Annual Competition of New Jersey Music Teacher Association, and at the Honors Recital Competition of the Music Educators Association. He con- tinues to perform frequently in the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area. Verbitsky was a soloist at Yalta Philharmonic, and touring concert artist at the State Con- cert Company (LenConcert) in Saint Petersburg, Russia. He performed in Brisbane, Australia, in the concert hall of Queensland Conservatory in 2006 and 2008. Verbitsky performs annually at Steinway Piano Gallery in Paramus. He also performed previously in Mahwah Public Library. October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 11 �� in business YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER A special supplement to the October 9, 2013 edition of The Villadom TIMES Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 9, 2013 �� in business Supportive Senior Solutions: Meeting the Challenge of Elder Care S upportive Senior Solu- tions provides com- fort for families with aging parents or relatives. Chris- tine Souffront is the founder and Execu- tive Director of Supportive Senior Solutions, a private practice that offers a broad range of elder care services. These include: identifying home care services; addressing the sen- sitive issue of when it’s time to stop driv- ing; tips on making the home safer to prevent accidents; even ﬁnding the right physician – a geriatric physician. In addition, Christine and her team advise families on their existing advance directives, where the best dementia care facilities are, and the emotion-ﬁlled times when end of life care requires a professional to work with the family to guide them through making decisions. These are the times when having some- one such as a Christine is a blessing and a true ﬁnd. It takes a very kind and gentle person to work with seniors and Christine has the right touch. She was a former executive director and administrator for assisted living communities and director of social work for others. Christine Souffront works exclusively with families and seniors. She is an advocate for seniors. She is someone who doesn’t shy away from tough cases -- in fact, she thrives on the challenge. When you need elder care services of any type, call Christine. Phone (201) 962-8250. E-mail Christine@SupportiveSe niorSolutions.com. Sharon Sherman of Thyme & Place Design A ward-winning designs and personalized atten- tion are the hallmarks of Thyme & Place Design in Wyckoff. For more than 25 years, owner Sharon L. Sherman has combined interior design with kitchen and bath expertise to help clients achieve their dream environments. As both a Certi- ﬁed Kitchen Designer (CKD) and a professional member of the American Society of Inte- rior Designers (ASID), Sharon brings a complete spectrum of design knowledge to every project she undertakes. By drawing on this dual expertise, Sharon is able to create design solutions that are uniquely Seated - Sharon Sherman; Standing - Isabelle Lanini and Darlene Charnesky matched to the needs and tastes of her clients, harmonize with their surrounding spaces, and are consistent with the architectural integrity of the home. These projects showcase ﬁne cabinetry from a range of sources, includ- ing high-end manufacturers and skilled custom cabinetmakers. Sharon is supported by a competent, conﬁdent, and highly professional staff, which guarantees that clients always receive the beneﬁt of one-on-one attention to their projects. Large projects are completed with the help of a construction team, including an architect and contractor. The Thyme & Place portfolio includes a host of award-winning designs in tra- ditional, country, and contemporary styles. Sharon’s honors include 2012 Silver and Bronze Awards for Design Excellence from the ASID NJ Chapter. She previ- ously received a Gold, two Silver, and three Bronze ASID NJ Design Excellence Awards. She has also earned national awards from Viking and Broan, and multiple design awards from the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) for kitch- ens, baths, and other room projects. Sharon is the immediate past president of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers. directory of advertisers Abbott & Caserta Realtors – Carol Rose Volpe Freeholder Maura DeNicola Devon Fine Jewelry – Nancy Schuring Gibling’s Family Footwear H. Rubin Opticians Holland Christian Home – Kathy Tanis, Cindy Schott and Carole Dykhouse Jahn Real Estate, LLC – Suzanne Jahn LAN Associates – Kim Vandegrift Vierheilig Mill Gardens at Midland Park RE/MAX Real Estate Associates – Cheryl D’Elia Rohsler’s Allendale Nursery & Florist – Robyn Rohsler-Ortiz Hon. Holly Schepisi, New Jersey Assemblywoman Supportive Senior Solutions – Christine Souffront Terrie O’Connor Realtors – Betty Sullivan and Juliana Sullivan Thyme & Place Design – Sharon Sherman TruCare Physical Therapy – Debbie Dieter-Barker Ulrich, Inc. October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 13 �� in business TruCare Physical Therapy A t TruCare Physical Therapy, owner Debbie Dieter-Barker and her staff truly care about their patients. TruCare focuses on the patient – and the healing process. TruCare is continually expand- ing its offerings in consideration of patients’ needs. This month, TruCare began offering medical massage and exercise extension opportunities. The exercise exten- sion program allows patients to pay as they go when their therapy is no longer covered by insurance. “We use a holistic approach, incorporating general conditioning, Debbie Dieter-Barker ﬂexibility, balance, and strength- ening in order to address the root cause of an injury, rather than just treat the symptoms,” Debbie says. She wel- comes anyone who tried physical therapy elsewhere -- but without success. This out-patient, orthopedic therapy center is recommended by many physi- cians and past patients. Working one-on-one with patients, TruCare’s dedicated team of physical therapists has been the driving force behind hundreds of suc- cess stories. Debbie’s staff strives for clinical expertise through continuing educa- tion and advanced certiﬁcations including kinesiotaping and orthopedics. Even patients who have been advised to pursue a painful recovery process have tried TruCare and found relief without pain, Debbie notes. TruCare works with post-operative patients and those who have sprains, strains, breaks, and back or neck pain. Individuals with balance issues, and are at risk for a fall, have also had success at TruCare. While referrals come from general practi- tioners and orthopedists, Debbie says patients no longer need a referral. “If a patient comes to us without a referral and needs more testing, we can refer him or her to a doctor,” Debbie explains. TruCare is part of the community and supports local events and contributes to area charities. TruCare is located at 700 C Lake Street in Ramsey. Visit TruCarePhysicalThe- rapy.com or call (201) 962-7454. Carol Rose Volpe: Professionalism in service 24/7 D o you know your hometown Realtor? If you live in Ramsey, you may have already met Carol Rose Volpe, sales representative with Abbott & Caserta Realtors in Ho-Ho-Kus. Carol Rose is known for introducing herself to homeowners through her “door knock- ing” campaigns – a personal approach that has helped her build her business for 27 years. “I acquire a solicitor’s license from the Ramsey Police and I go from door to door, introducing myself and provid- ing important real estate information,” Carol Rose explains. “I ﬁnd that people do not like to receive phone calls on weekends or at mealtimes; however, they do enjoy meeting up with a neigh- bor offering them a serious service.” She adds, “I am a true people person. Carol Rose Volpe Market changes through the years require experience – a professional who has the knowledge to handle any situa- tion that may arise with hassle-free services.” Carol Rose prides herself on providing her clients with professionalism from ﬁrst meeting to closing. Whether clients are purchasing a home or seeking a rental property, Carol Rose is involved every step of the way. “The key to a successful transaction is to keep in touch with everyone involved,” she says. “Open communication with clients, attorneys, and anyone involved during a transaction means success!” Over the years, Carol Rose has achieved many awards, including Salesperson of the Month and the Top Ten Club in Abbott & Caserta. Carol Rose extends a special thank you to her neighbors and friends for their support throughout her career. Carol Rose specializes in Bergen County, Passaic County, and Pascack Valley prop- erties. Carol Rose Volpe is based out of the Abbott & Caserta ofﬁce in Ho-Ho-Kus. Contact Carol Rose at (201) 788-3747 or at (201) 447-6600, extension 307. Carol Rose “WILL MOVE YOU!” The Sullivan Team at Betty T two ment he Sullivan each other women, of by knowledge and and Juliana, expertise comple- from in combining experience their generations real estate sales. For over two years, this partnership has serviced their clients with a professional and compre- hensive understanding of the current real estate market. Offering all the services required for successful buying, selling and marketing, these real estate experts cover it all. Native to this area, they both have a thorough knowledge of the surrounding towns and share this real estate expertise with their clients. During the years of being a seasoned agent, Betty, who has extensive resources, has successfully serviced hundreds of families. She has helped them through one of the biggest ﬁnancial and emotional times of their lives, the buying or selling of their homes. Her sincere manner of approach with her clients always develops a mutual respect and conﬁdence, which are necessary ingredients for successful transactions. Many lifetime acquaintances of Betty’s, now ﬁnding themselves as empty nesters, seek her out to gain direction with the weighty decisions of moving on. Again, Betty is expert at this type of guidance. Juliana has been an associate with Terrie O’Connor Realtors since 2011. Her exceptional work ethic and her ability to manage her clients’ needs earned her the 2012 Circle of Excellence Award as well as being named Sales Associate of the Month for the Ridgewood group twice in the last year. Her ability to perceive value and Betty Sullivan Juliana Sullivan understand the market has helped produce positive real estate success. Clients appreciate her professional- ism and unyielding support throughout their individual transactions. Terrie O’Connor Realtors now has seven local or nearby ofﬁces with a Corporate Headquarters and Training Center in Ramsey. During this past year, Terrie has expanded once again by opening The Terrie O’Connor Real Estate School, which is afﬁliated with Ramapo College. Along with the outstanding support and network- ing of Terrie’s hundreds of sales associates, this unique Sullivan Team is ready to assist you with all your real estate needs. Please call or e-mail Betty at 201-788- 5355 fdsbas@aol.com or Juliana at 201-916-8595 julianasullivan@tocr.com . Our line is open, and we are always ready to answer your real estate questions and to help you successfully through one of the most important events of a lifetime: buying or selling your home. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 9, 2013 �� in business Cheryl D’Elia joins RE/MAX Real Estate Associates C heryl D’Elia of RE/MAX Real Estate Associates always had a desire to be in real estate sales. With over 40 years in the corporate world, she is ﬁnally realizing her dream. “I started at 16 working for New Jersey Bell in Hackensack,” Cheryl states. She worked for over 30 years in sales and training before she retired and moved on to owning her own ren- ovation company with her sisters Lynne and Laura. “I always loved the idea of taking an old house and reclaiming its past glory,” Cheryl admits. However, the corporate world called, and Cheryl went to work for AT&T for another seven years. In mid-2013, Cheryl decided to take a real estate licensing course. “My husband and I always dabbled in real estate ventures,” she adds. “We moved to Mahwah in 2003, so my focus will be on Cheryl D’Elia Bergen County. I grew up in New Milford and moved to Hasbrouck Heights after getting married. In 1991, we bought land in Mahwah, and in 2003 we completed building our home here. “Becoming a Realtor has been my dream for most of my life, but I never had the time to realize it. Now I am working with a great team at RE/MAX Real Estate Associates. I am working with Joan m. Sobeck, one of the owners. With over 40 years of experience, Joan has distinguished herself as president of the New Jersey Association of Realtors, and has co-authored two books on real estate. I consider myself very lucky!” Cheryl also considers herself lucky as she has been happily married to her husband Joseph for over 28 years. Their family includes daughter Jaclyn and grandson Dwight. “I ﬁnd it is very fulﬁlling to be helping people achieve their goals and desires,” explains Cheryl. She believes her 38 years with Verizon and AT&T and her experience in the home renovation business will prove invaluable in marketing her clients’ properties and in ﬁnding them the right place to buy or rent. Call Cheryl at (201) 378-8522 or e-mail cheryld2011d@gmail.com for an appointment. Gibling’s: At home in Mahwah G ibling’s, Bergen County’s hometown shoe store since 1954, is now in its sixth year at Ramapo Centre, 1003 Macarthur Boulevard in Mahwah. “We’re excited about the new spring styles, such as the popular women’s Fit Flops, which received a #1 rating from Footwear News,” says owner Barbara Heschle. “We carry Uggs for children including boots, shoes, slippers, sandals, ﬂip ﬂops, winter snow boots, and water stain protector.” Gibling’s carries waterproof boots for men, women, and chil- dren, and offers a wide variety of famous footwear including Asics, Stride Rite, Saucony, New Balance, Nike, Keen, Crocs, Pediped, Merrell, Jessica Simp- son, SAS, Aerosoles, Bella Vita, Minnetonka, Sanuk, and more. Capezio dance footwear and leotards, skirts, tights, shorts, Donna Spence, Sport and owner Barbara Heschle. jazz pants, sweaters, and dance (Not pictured, Jackie Kimmel) bags are also available. “Our customers love the new store! It’s so bright and inviting. They love the ease of parking, too,” Barbara adds. In the 1950s, Gibling’s opened in Ramsey’s Main Street shopping district. The store quickly found its niche, taking the time to help customers ﬁnd shoes with a per- fect ﬁt. The business moved into the Ramsey Interstate Shopping Center in 1958. In 1976, the original owner sold the business to Barbara, a dedicated employee. Today, Barbara, Store Manager Donna Spence, and staff continue the Gibling’s tradi- tion of personalized customer service for every member of the family from babies getting their ﬁrst pair of shoes right on up to senior citizens. Gibling’s customers receive one-on-one attention. Everyone is properly measured and ﬁt. “We don’t sell shoes unless they’re needed,” Barbara emphasizes. “We’re very conscious about the ﬁt. We’ll keep a size card on every child who comes in and send reminder notices.” Visit Gibling’s and experience the customer service you deserve. Hours are Monday through Thursday 9:30-6, Friday 9:30-7, and Saturday 9:30-5. Visit www. giblingsfootwear.com, follow on Facebook, or call (201) 327-0888 for information. �� First Class Elegance at Affordable Prices �� M �� October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 15 �� in business Holly Schepisi: ‘Giving Back to the Community’ N ew Jersey Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi was ﬁrst elected to the NJ General Assembly in November 2011 and began serving as a represen- tative from District 39 in January 2012. She serves on the Assembly Judiciary Committee and the Assembly Environ- ment and Solid Waste Committee. A graduate of Ramsey High School and current resident of River Vale with her husband, Paul, and two children, Kayla and Easton, the Assemblywoman has always viewed Bergen County as her home. “I believe in giving back to the com- munity through personal service,” says the Assemblywoman. She received the 2009 Women of Achievement Award from the Girl Scouts of Northern NJ and was Chair of The Women’s Institute at Bergen Community College. She also Holly Schepisi serves as a board member for the Foun- dation for Free Enterprise and the Bergen Community College Foundation, a trustee for the North Jersey Chapter of Fordham Univer- sity School of Law’s Alumni Association, a member of Women United in Philanthropy, and was a former advisory board member of Interchange Bank and BridgeView Bank. The Assemblywoman is the founder of her own ﬁrm, Schepisi & Associates, where she practices governmental law, corporate law, land use, employment matters, criminal defense, and structured ﬁnance. She is Managing Director of Clear Spring Capital Group, encouraging private investing for job creation. She also serves as special council for River Vale and the public defender for Oakland. She holds degrees in politics and psychology from Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and a juris doctorate from Fordham University School of Law in New York City. The Assemblywoman’s district ofﬁce is located at 287 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ 07675, and she can be reached at (201) 666-0881, or online at aswschepisi@njleg.org. Jahn Real Estate, LLC has been recognized for Professionalism & Integrity S uzanne Jahn of Jahn Real Estate, LLC, has been a dedicated Real Estate profes- sional for 28 years. Known for her patience, professionalism, and dynamic personality, she began her career working as a ﬁrst-time home buyers’ specialist. “When I began, it was a different atmo- sphere,” Suzanne recalls. “Buyers and Sellers now have the convenience of the Internet, which also enables me to do my job even more efﬁciently.” Suzanne is a licensed Realtor in both New Jersey and New York, and is a professional member of the National Association of Realtors, the New Jersey Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Real Estate Appraisers. Her volunteer endeavors have included service to the SRV Junior Woman’s Club, the school Suzanne Jahn foundation, and has served on the board of the Saddle River Landmark Commission. She is an active member of the newly-organized Ramsey Chamber of Commerce. Suzanne notes that Jahn Real Estate, LLC is known as “Your Hometown Realtor” – and it has lived up to that reputation for nearly four decades. Jahn Real Estate has a very ﬁrm base of repeat and referral clients. Suzanne’s husband, Ed, founded the business 39 years ago, and its boutique ofﬁce still remains at 205 North Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey. Their company’s whale logo signiﬁes power, strength, and grace. “There have been many economic changes in real estate, and we’re still here after all the ups and downs after 39 years,” she said. Suzanne notes that the company has earned the trust of the community, and built its reputation on honesty and integrity. In fact, the grandchildren of former customers are now coming to her for help with their own real estate transactions. Clients include resi- dential and commercial customers from Bergen, Passaic, Essex, and Sussex counties. The company is a member of the New Jersey Multiple Listing Service and the Garden State Multiple Listing Service. Her sales force of dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds helps to make the business what it is today. E-mail sjahn@njrealestate. com or call or (201) 327-9494, extension 2 or (201) 960-5246 to make an appointment with Suzanne. Kim Vierheilig heads the architecture department at LAN Addition at Whitehorne Middle School in Verona A Kim Vandegrift Vierheilig s an architect, Kim Vandegrift Vierheilig, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, helps clients exceed their expectations by designing spaces that are inspirational, functional and comfortable for users. She approaches projects with originality and creativity follow- ing a philosophy grounded in practicality and cost effectiveness. At LAN Associates, Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Surveying, Inc. Vierheilig serves as director of the architecture department, designing educational, healthcare, hospitality and sustainable building projects. She has assisted numerous organizations develop new building sites and designed improvements to make existing buildings more functional and dynamic. Some of her recent work includes major building additions to Verona, Ramsey, Cresskill, Alpine, Ridgewood and Fair Lawn school districts and the Four Seasons DC. Currently on the boards are additions to the Christian Health Care Center and Sussex County Community College. Her work has been published in Ameri- can School and University, Learning By Design and Modern Luxury DC. Because LAN is committed, as she is, to the betterment of the profession, the com- pany has supported her leadership involvement in architectural organizations. She has served at the national, state and local levels for the American Institute of Architects. At the Architects’ League of Northern New Jersey, she has been on the board of irustees in numerous roles, including president, receiving the Vegliante Memorial Lifetime Achieve- ment Award for her service to the profession. As an advocate for Green Architecture she has been instrumental in developing conferences to create alliances and promote New addition to elementary school in Alpine awareness of cutting-edge information related to sustainable building technologies. LAN also encourages its staff to be actively engaged and give back to their communities. As a resident of Franklin Lakes, Vierheilig serves as chairwoman of the Franklin Lakes Plan- ning Board. About LAN… LAN is one of the largest full-service architectural and engineering ﬁrms in Northern New Jersey. Founded in 1965, the Midland Park-based ﬁrm has grown to more than 70 employees, and throughout its history has been the recipient of more than 20 awards for its innovative architectural design, project management and business management. LAN adopted sustainable design and construction practices from its inception and has 24 LEED Accredited Professionals through the US Green Building Council (USGBC) on staff. In addition to architectural, civil, mechanical and planning capabilities, the ﬁrm offers a wide range of environmental services, including water pollution control, indoor air quality (IAQ) sampling, underground and above-ground storage tank designs and removals, regulatory compliance assistance, occupational safety, asbestos surveys and abatement, groundwater monitoring, solid waste management and LSRP services. LAN serves clients throughout the United States and Canada. Its Midland Park head- quarters is located in a historic building at 445 Godwin Avenue. For more information on LAN, visit our website at www.lan-nj.com or contact Kim Vierheilig, AIA, LEED AP BD+C at 201.447.6400. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 9, 2013 �� in business H. Rubin Opticians has a clear Ulrich’s Award Winning Designers focus on the community H . Rubin Opticians has been part of the community for over 40 years. This family-owned business has built its reputation for excellence through a competent, detail-oriented staff that pays close attention to each individual’s needs so everyone leaves seeing – and looking – his or her best. Much of H. Rubin Opticians’ success is due to the woman’s touch, which is provided by co-owner Penny Ship, long-time employee Dorothy Voitas, and Victoria Solari. These fashion-conscious women advise customers on the proper eyeglass frames to ﬁt their face, col- oring, budget, lifestyle, and other Dorothy Voitas, Penny Ship and Victoria Solari needs. They give each person, from children to seniors, the attention they require, which often means patiently trying on a number of frames. Because H. Rubin Opticians does not accept insurance, staff members are able to deliver the best service, focusing on the needs of the customers, rather than making concessions to large companies. “We put precision into our frames,” Penny says. “Customers leave with a look that has been designed, but is not necessarily ‘designer.’” H. Rubin Opticians carries all the latest and highest quality in designer and non-designer eyewear, including Gucci, Christian Dior, RayBan and more; European lines such as Face a Face, Lafont, Anne et Valentin, and Theo; and small, independent lines such as Salt and Etnia. The shop regularly hosts private showings so customers can preview a manufacturer’s entire frame collection. A weeklong trunk show featuring Etnia eyewear is scheduled for Oct.12-19 (closed Sunday). Rubin’s has an extensive selection of non-prescription sunglasses and readers. The shop also carries a large selection of eyeglass holder jewelry, including La Loop and Sport Loop holders, and other accessories. Opticians Dana Ship, Larry Gaudiomonte, and Stephen Wolff provide the correct lenses and advise on the latest technology available to suit individual requirements. Dr. Ira Hanlon (Lic. # 27OA00433900) provides eye exams and contact lens service. Most work is done on the premises. Rubin Opticians is located at 240 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. Call (201) 447-3121 or visit www.hrubinopticians.com. Aparna Vijayan, Julia Kleyman, Jeannie Fulton, and Bonnie Hufnagel experienced women designers Aparna Vijayan, U award: lrich’s Kleyman, top talented honors and from Fulton, renowned Bonnie cabinet Hufnagel – – proudly Wood-Mode, their Julia for Jeannie and display latest manufacturer consistently achieving “Masters Club” status for 28 straight years. Masters’ Club comprises the exclusive group of Wood-Mode dealers from across the U.S. who have consistently achieved top sales. The Ulrich design team has over 35 years of experience with Wood-Mode products, and like everything the company does in home renovation, the team offers a great depth of knowledge and expertise on the subject. Clients are invited into Ulrich’s Ridgewood showroom to explore hands-on with a complete collec- tion of cabinet styles and ﬁnishes in professionally designed, fully accessorized displays, a full array of samples and portfolio ideas, and even a live Wood-Mode display. Whether you’re a chef par excellence or simply require a kitchen, bath, or other home living space that accommodates your family’s daily needs, you’ll ﬁnd prod- ucts like Wood-Mode among Ulrich’s carefully selected resources. With a breadth of style options, quality, and value, Wood-Mode is just one of the quality brands that Ulrich dream homes are made of. Ulrich, Inc. offers comprehensive design/build services… Step into the Ulrich Experience and Step into your dream home! Open door, service to others are key for Freeholder Maura DeNicola O ne of the best parts of my job as an elected ofﬁ- cial is recognizing young people for service to their community,” says Bergen County Freeholder Maura DeNicola.”Service to others, whether community ser- vice or public service, is one of the most important tools we have for changing and improving our world.” Freeholder DeNicola and her family continue to pursue that effort. Having served two terms on the Franklin Lakes Board of Education, as councilwoman and the ﬁrst woman mayor of Franklin Lakes, Maura was elected to the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders in November of 2010. In her three years on the Freeholder Board, she has chaired the county’s Department of Public Works, Personnel, and Com- munity Development committees among others. She is Bergen County’s Liaison for Veterans’ Services and has worked with the New Jersey State Department of Human Services to increase awareness and accessibility of services for the county’s citizens with disabilities. Her tireless record of community service was reﬂected in her selection as the recipient of the Don Bosco Prep President’s Award for Outstanding Commu- nity Service. She was named a “Cool Mayor” by the New Jersey Conference of Mayors for her efforts on behalf of the local environment and as freeholder she was the 2011 recipient of the Camp Glen Gray Conser- vation Award, an award particularly special as Scouting has been an important part of her family’s life. With jobs and taxes on everyone’s mind, Maura is a strong voice for taxpayers on the Freeholder Board and has been unafraid to take an independent stance when necessary on their behalf. Her priorities are maintaining quality of life for families and providing services in an efﬁcient and ﬁscally responsible way, along with grow- ing businesses and jobs in Bergen County. She is pursu- ing re-election this November. Freeholder Maura DeNicola with Governor Chris Christie A graduate of Boston College and Columbia Uni- versity Teachers’ College, Maura lives in Franklin Lakes with her husband of 29 years, Phil their four children – Philip, a Lieutenant and F-18 pilot in the U.S. Navy, Paul, an executive in ﬁnance, Conor, a mechanic and volunteer ﬁreﬁghter, and Lucia, a freshman in college - and a revolving door of friends and family. “I am here because of you and for you,” says Maura, reiterating her constant mantra in promoting an open door policy as an elected ofﬁcial. She may be con- tacted at her ofﬁce in Hackensack at mdenicola@co. bergen.nj.us or by calling (201) 336 – 6276. �� in business Experience a gem-studded fall at Devon Fine Jewelry N ancy Schuring, owner of Devon Fine Jewelry, has planned several exciting events for fall, beginning with the Meche Dog Show. From Oct. 10 through 12, Devon will fea- ture dog charms – and cats, too! All AKC breeds are represented. Each realistically rendered charm is available in silver, bronze, or gold with gem accents. Suna Brothers Jewelry will make its inaugural visit to Devon Oct. 18 and 19. All are welcome to learn about the heirloom qual- ity pieces available from this pur- Nancy Schuring and Julie veyor of ﬁne jewelry. By popular demand, Patricia Daunis will return Oct. 25 and 26. This top U.S. jewelry designer invites customers to bring their own gems to be mounted in her silver and gold designs. Devon remains the exclusive source for several ﬁne jewelry lines, including the Devon Original Designs. Devon also carries the Christopher Designs Criss-Cut line and Royal Asscher Diamonds. Devon has hundreds of beautiful diamond engagement rings, but custom designs are also available. Nancy’s charitable organization, the Devon Foundation, continues to support lapi- dary schools in Tanzania and Kenya, including the Arusha Vocational School. The foun- dation provides scholarships for African lapidary students, many of whom are women. This year, Nancy traveled to Kenya and Tanzania, where she visited the Arusha School. While in Africa, Nancy purchased gems from local mines to bolster Devon’s current collection -- the area’s largest selection of colored gemstones. Her choices included orange and red garnets, pastel blue and mauve zircons, and green and gold tourma- lines. Located 303 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff, Devon Fine Jewelry is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10-6, Thursday until 8, and Saturday from 10-5. Call (201) 848-8489 or visit www.devonﬁnejewelry.com. Be sure to “like” Devon Fine Jewelry on Facebook. October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 17 Robyn Rohsler-Ortiz’s ﬂoral designs feature timeless elegance T imeless Elegance in Décor, Details & Design” for any occa- sion is the motto of the ﬂorist shop at Rohsler’s Allendale Nursery & Florist, and owner Robyn Rohsler-Ortiz and her staff know how to live up to that goal. Fueled by Robyn’s talent, creativ- ity, and attention to detail, the shop offers meticulously-crafted and unique bridal bouquets, inspirational center- pieces, and ﬂoral décor for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, home and corporate parties, funerals, and other occasions. The shop has earned a reputation for having the ﬁnest ﬂoral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is per- sonalized, friendly, and prompt. Robyn Rohsler-Ortiz Robyn, who is a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants, offers complete personalized wedding ﬂowers and planning that allow the host or hostess to relax and enjoy his or her own event. Accredited by Preston Bailey School of Design, Robyn and her design team have been recognized as a top ﬂorist by Bergen Health & Life, Say Yes to the Best and Wedding Wire. Robyn has been in the ﬂorist business since she was 16, and established the ﬂower shop in 1980. She is certiﬁed by the New York Botanical Gardens and has worked on ﬂoral shoots for national publications. She is the Ramsey Country Club’s featured ﬂorist and her work has also been featured at the John Fell House in Allendale and The Hermitage in Ho-Ho-Kus. Every day, Robyn’s ﬂorist is ﬁlled with an array of fresh ﬂowers from around the world. She and her designers specialize in unique arrangements and door wreaths. They will decorate your home or ofﬁce for the holidays or put together a custom arrangement of fresh or silk ﬂowers in your own container. They handle Traditional, European, and Contemporary designs for all occasions. Robyn also teaches ﬂoral design classes and holds ﬂoral design demonstrations. Visit www.weddingﬂowersbyRobynRohsler.com as well as her Facebook page for further information. Rohsler’s Allendale Nursery and Florist is located at 100 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, and is open daily. Call (201) 327-3156. Exceptional care-givers at the Holland Christian Home T he Holland Christian Home welcomed three new women leaders to its nursing staff this past summer. They are the most recent in a 118-year tradition of women pro- viding the highest standards of care to the home’s residents The home is a continuing care retirement community for seniors 75 years and older, offering the peace- of-mind that comes from Life Care, a continuum of services designed to help them live the most spiritually, physically and emotionally fulﬁlling lives possible, regardless of changing health and life circumstances. Kathy Tanis was named Direc- tor of Nursing in August 2013. She previously worked for 12 years at the home, leaving in 2007 to pursue a variety of supervisory and manage- ment positions including resident care director for the Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s Unit at the Garden in Wayne and as the health and wellness director for the Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s Units at Wynwood Assisted Living in Florham Park. In addition, Cindy Schott joined the home’s staff as assistant director of nursing. She brings a total of 23 years’ experience as an intensive care unit (ICU) and recovery room nurse to her new posi- Cindy Schott, left, and Kathy Tanis tion, and is currently pursuing a master’s-level nursing degree at Ramapo College. She also pre- viously served brieﬂy as a certiﬁed nurse’s aide (CNA) and charge nurse at the home. With 40 years of nursing experience Carole Dykhouse joined the home’s staff in a newly cre- ated position: Director of Quality Advancements. Carole will focus on improving the home’s clini- cal services and preparing them for a rapidly changing healthcare environ- ment. Carole is certiﬁed by the National Association of Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) as a Certiﬁed Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), and holds dual certiﬁcation by the Ameri- can Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Gerontological Nursing and Professional Development in Nursing. The home’s exceptional nursing staff plays a key role in maintain- ing consistently high standards of care – standards that led to a “deﬁ- ciency free” rating from the N.J. Divi- sion of Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing in 2013. The rating is the highest awarded by NJDHSS and comes following a comprehen- sive, unannounced, two-day, on-site inspection survey. It is rare even for the best facilities; from 2005 to 2009, for example, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) reports 10 percent or less of nursing homes in the home’s size classiﬁcation (100 to 199 beds) achieved deﬁciency-free ratings. For more information on the Holland Christian Home please call (973) 427-4087, or visit www. hollandchristianhome.org. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 9, 2013 Maria Amari vived by his sister Mary Dargay of Trenton, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents John and Anna Gera, and his brother John. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Vera Lia Bastos Antoinette “Toni” Konefal, nee Manganiello, of Mahwah died Sept. 30. She was 84. She was a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary R.C. Church in Mahwah and a member of the Mahwah Senior Citizens. She is survived by her children John of Hillburn, New York, Louise of Middletown, New York, and Kathe Gibson of Maine. She is also survived by her brother James Manganiello and six grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh- Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Obituaries Maria Amari of Marietta, Georgia, formerly of Mahwah, died Oct. 2. She was 95. She is survived by her children Patricia Fox of Marietta, Georgia, Adrienne Amari of Port- land, Maine, and Arthur Amari of Sussex. She is also sur- vived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Anthony Amari. Arrangements were made by the Cremation Society of the South. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Vera Lia Bastos of Mahwah died Sept. 24. She was 84. She was born in Sao Paolo, Brazil, and came to the United States in 1968. She is survived by her children Vera and Ricardo, and three grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Alfredo Luis and Gilberto, and son-in-law Russ. She was predeceased by her husband Helvecio, her daughter Maria, and her brother Carlos Augusto. Thomas J. Benson Thomas J. Benson of Mahwah, formerly of Upper Saddle River and Darien, Connecticut, died Sept. 29. He was 86. He was a U.S. Navy veteran from 1944 through 1946. He received a bachelor’s degree from Central Connecticut Uni- versity and a master’s degree in secondary education from University of Bridgeport. He taught in the Darien, Con- necticut schools before becoming an assistant principal in the Greenwich, Connecticut district. He returned to Darien as principal of Middlesex Middle School. He became superintendent of the Upper Saddle River district in 1973, and served in that position until 1992. He was a parishioner of the Church of the Presentation R.C. Church in Upper Saddle River. He is survived by his children Thomas W. of Weston, Massachusetts, Linda Meiman of Ramsey, Beth O’Connor of Lisbon, Connecticut, and Carol Dannenfelser of Rockaway. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and his siblings Jim Benson of Georgia, Bob Benson of Paramus, Larry Lepore of Pompton Lakes, Vinnie Lepore of Ocala, Florida, and Eileen Benson of New York City. He was predeceased by his wife Carol Hurley Benson and his siblings David, George, and Pat Ciceri. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. George Gera George Gera of Mahwah died Sept. 28. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was born in Banske, Slovakia. He attended Fairleigh Dickinson University and received a bachelor’s degree. He was employed by Avon Products for over 25 years. He was a member of Saint Paul’s Church in Ramsey, where he served as an usher for many years. He is survived by his wife Margaret and his daugh- ters Catherine DiRisio of Forked River, Donna Marozin of Mahwah, and Christy Capone of Mahwah. He is also sur- Antoinette ‘Toni’ Konefal John W. Masquelier John W. Masquelier of Ramsey died Sept. 22. He was 64. He was a graduate of Saint Joseph High School. He was a certified New Jersey Real Estate appraiser for 20 years. He is survived by his mother Beatrice of Ramsey and his brothers Pierre of Tiburon, California and George of Ramsey. He was predeceased by his father Bernard. Memorial donations made to Beatrice Masquelier, 109 Pine Street, Ramsey would be graciously appreciated. Timothy Raymond McGill Timothy Raymond McGill of Ramsey died Sept. 21. He was a U.S. Marine. He was a life-long resident of Ramsey where he played junior football and was active in the DARE Street Hockey program and the Ramsey Ice Hockey Association. In his junior year of high school, he attended the New Jersey State Police Trooper Youth Week where his sense of patriotism and military standards were formed. He graduated from Ramsey High School in 2001 and went directly into the Marine Corps. He was in Boot Camp at Parris Island when the 9/11 attacks occurred and he saw action as a machine gunner in the infantry in the second battle of Fallujah while with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force. After coming home from Iraq, he joined the Ramsey Fire Department as a volunteer. He continued his service to his country and joined the Rhode Island National Guard for its Special Forces Unit. He passed the initial phase of the training, which enabled him to pursue his Green Beret. He was awarded his Green Beret in May of 2011. Soon thereafter, he was stationed at Fort Myers in the State of Washington and was deployed to the jungles of the Philip- pines as part of a Special Forces successful rescue mission. In between these deployments, he would come home and serve as a volunteer firefighter in Ramsey. In January of 2013, he was assigned to the 1st Group Special Forces and was deployed to Afghanistan where he was killed by enemy gunfire on Sept. 21. He received 28 valor awards including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He is survived by his parents Ray and Carol of Ramsey, and his sisters Megan and Lindsay Vanderbeek. He is also survived by his grand- mother Catherine McGill. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded War- riors Fund or the Pit Bull Rescue. Anna Petrou Anna Petrou, nee Papas, of Wyckoff died Sept. 23. She was 88. She was a parishioner of Saint Nicholas G.O. Church in Wyckoff and a member of the Daughters of Penelope. She is survived by her children Peter of Wood- land Park and Sophia of Bedminster. She was predeceased by her husband Adam and her siblings Basil Papas, Jr. and Mary Troise. Arrangements were made by Patrick J. Conte Funeral Home, Inc. in Elmwood Park. Henry J. Popjes Henry J. Popjes of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, for- merly of Franklin Lakes, died Sept. 29. He was 79. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was an accoun- tant at Ford Motor Company and Fine Organics Corp. He supported church missions and volunteered at Hershey Medical Center. He is survived by his wife Janet (Druk- ker) Popjes, and his sons Scott of Sunland, California and Eric Popjes of Hershey, Pennsylvania. He is also survived by two grandchildren, and his siblings Jacob Popjes and Florence Popjes. Memorial donations may be made to Hope Community Church Mission Fund, 1806 Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy PA 17552 or Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Palliative Medicine, H-106, 500 Univer- sity Drive, P.O. Box 850 Hershey PA 17033. Edward William Schwehm Edward William Schwehm of Ridgewood died Oct. 1. He was 62. He received his bachelor’s degree in electri- cal engineering and his master’s of business administration from Fairleigh Dickinson. He was the owner of Brund- age Associates, Inc., a manufacturer’s sales representative agency selling industrial products to distributors and origi- nal equipment manufacturers in the tri-state area. He was an active member in the community, volunteering at his church, West Side Presbyterian Church, and coaching his children’s sports teams. He is survived by his wife Wendy, and his children Edward Adam Schwehm and Kristina Ashley Schwehm. He is also survived by his mother Edith Schwehm and one granddaughter. He was predeceased by his father Eduard Schwehm. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Brain and Tissue Bank, 31 Center Drive, Building 31, Room 2803, Bethesda, MD 20892. Raymond Schaper Junior Raymond Schaper Jr. of Waldwick died Oct. 3. He was 85. He was employed at Stokes Dairy in Franklin Lakes for over 60 years. He is survived by his wife Vienna of Waldwick, and his daughters Judith Giegel of Waldwick and Joan Schaper of Bergenfield. He is also survived by two grandchildren, and his siblings Herman, Ida, and Jean. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 400 Morris Avenue, Den- ville, NJ 07834-1365. October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 19 Why the Grandparent Scam works Brrrrring! “Hello, is this Mrs. Smith? It is? Madame, this is Sergeant Preston of the Northwest Mounted Police and his dog, Yukon King. We’re holding your grandson, Algernon, for a drunken driving accident in which an elderly Eskimo was injured and his igloo was destroyed. Unless we get $14,000, your grandson Algernon will not be represented by a lawyer at the hearing and may wind up in prison with hardened offenders until his trial sometime later in the century. Let me give you a number and you can send us the money immediately by Western Union.” Would you fall for this? If you had a grandson named Algernon and had never heard about the Grandparent Scam, you just might. The Grandparent Scam is one of the meanest scams out there, short of actual threats of violence. Get-rich-quick schemes, nasty as they are, target people who have ample money. So do the Nigerian inheritance scams. Some people even target their own relatives. One guy who was pulled in by the police some months ago told friends and relatives that, if he could get his hands on some quick money for real estate closings, he could pay them back with sizable interest in a matter of days or weeks. The properties he said he was closing on were not even for sale. A telephone call to a Realtor could have disclosed this information, but people tend to trust relatives and friends. The Grandparent Scam is remarkably common. Many instances have taken place in Ridgewood, and some in Glen Rock. Wyckoff is an especially notable target, despite the fact that police in all three towns responsibly post warnings urging people to call the local police first or talk to Alger- non before they send any money. If the grandparents send the first increment of money, generally in the range of $10,000 to $20,000, the caller will hit them up for another increment of similar size for some other expense. This is not an Amazon herbal remedy scheme or a fake donation ploy for the widows and orphans of Navy SEALS. Those were despicable, but they were small change. The Grandparent Scam is for some big money. Shortly, the grandson turns up at home or back in the college dorm. The grandson reports that he had not been arrested, and the grandparents are out a very sizable amount of money. The scammers obviously target affluent towns like those in northwest Bergen County. Con artists gather infor- mation in advance. Social media outlets are a great place to find details about college-age kids, including whose grand- parents live in wealthy communities. Once the phone call is made, the scammer has three psychological edges over the hapless victim. First, honesty really is the best policy, at least in the long run. People who can afford to stay around here once the kids are out of school probably got that way by keeping their word and by running legal businesses or responsible behavior in their professions. Crooks often do well in the short term, but when the bottom falls out, they hit the skids rather quickly. Because the grandparents are honest, they expect that anyone who calls them knowing their name and posing as a law enforcement officer or attorney is also honest. Second, the love of children is a healthy natural instinct that comports rather well with the ability to make and save money. I recently saw a documentary on PBS in which polar bears, driven south of their usual range by global warming, showed up on the nesting grounds of migratory birds and started to eat the birds’ eggs and chicks. The adult birds attacked the polar bears, pecking their faces and their rumps until blood was visible. A skua has no real chance against a polar bear -- but the need to defend its offspring is stronger than fear, and stronger than logic. Healthy people feel the same way. Love them or hate them, people with sizable savings accounts and respectable addresses usually care about their children and grandchildren. Runaway par- ents rarely prosper in the long term. Third is the sinister secret: Mothers-in-law and daugh- ters-in-law almost never get along and almost never agree on the best way to raise kids. I have mentioned this to men and women who knew they would not be quoted, and they all agreed with me behind their spouses’ backs. People of the generation 10 years ahead of mine -- the grandparents of college-aged kids -- generally believe in a lot more dis- cipline than people in the generation 10 years younger than mine. If a mother-in-law disagrees with her daughter-in- law’s tactics in raisings kids, and bluntly does not trust her daughter-in-law to raise the kids right, a kid’s drunk driv- ing or drug arrest in a foreign country or a far-away state is just what the mother-in-law would expect. The chance to rush to the rescue not only allows the grandmother to vali- date her concerns about the daughter-in-law’s mothering skills, but also allows her to demonstrate the importance of thrift: “I can afford to bail Algernon out of prison because Hubby and I saved our money instead of spending it all like you did!” The ability to control both the healthy instinct to protect the young and the more insidious instinct to show up a sub- conscious rival represents a real hurdle. Some people have trouble with it. Another sad factor also intervenes in this scam. Some older folks have such sporadic contact with their own grandchildren that they cannot recognize their voices, at least not in a moment of panic. Faced with the need to protect the grandchild, the subconscious desire to show up the in-law, and the inability to recognize the voice of a seldom-seen grandson under stress, the grandparents head for Western Union and the money flies off to the tropics and is not seen again. Commendably, so many of these cases have occurred in recent months that even Western Union has begun to warn people not to send the money. Police invariably warn the grandparents not to send the money unless they are abso- lutely sure the grandson is in custody. Most of the time, the grandson is safe, somewhere far from the scene of the fraudulent non-existent drunk driving or drug arrest, and would be better off if the grandparents put the money in a trust fund for him. Accidents do happen, but phone calls from people you do not know describing drunk-driving collisions or drug arrests in foreign countries are not accidents: They are the harbingers of one of the meanest scams in the business. Ramsey Town pays tribute The Borough of Ramsey honored Timothy McGill last week. (See additional coverage on page 3.) Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • October 9, 2013 ‘Enough Said’ provides look at middle-age romance by Dennis Seuling “Enough Said” focuses on divorced single parent Eva (Julia Louis-Drey- fus) who visits clients in their homes in her capacity as masseuse. She enjoys her work, but is apprehensive about her daugh- ter Ellen’s (Tracey Fairaway) imminent departure for college. At a party, she meets Albert (James Gandolfini), who is also on the verge of having an empty nest with his own daughter going off to college in the fall. Albert is sweet, gentle, funny, and Eva finds him charming. They go on a date, hit it off, and their relationship deepens. Meanwhile, Marianne (Catherine Keener), a famous poet/author -- and divor- cee -- becomes a new client of Eva’s and soon befriends her. As the women share their thoughts about their lives, children, and former husbands, Marianne can’t stop enumerating how annoying, even disgust- ing, her ex was. Hearing these marriage war stories as Marianne’s confidante, Eva begins to question her own developing relationship with Albert. This romantic drama benefits hand- somely from the relationship between Louis-Dreyfus and Gandolfini. There is definite chemistry between them that makes their characters seem very real, very human. In their scenes together, there is an ease of performance that never smacks of scripted dialogue. It is natural, easy, and sometimes appropriately awkward as the two get to know each other. The “meet cute” scene finds each one declaring that they don’t find anyone at the party attractive, yet they share a similar sense of humor and considerable apprehension about saying goodbye to their daughters. Writer/director Nicole Holofcener often seems to be padding her story with sub- plots that go nowhere, such as Eva’s close relationship with a neighbor’s daughter, Chloe (Tavi Gevinson), and Ellen’s resul- tant resentment. This attachment to Chloe is likely meant as Eva’s defense against empty nest syndrome, but consumes a con- siderable amount of screen time and seems contrived in an otherwise believable story. Though the film leans more toward drama than comedy, its farcical facet is an important part of the unfolding story. The movie’s strong point is the casting. Both Louis-Dreyfus and Gandolfini shine. Gandolfini is especially impressive in contrast with his unforgettable mobster Tony Soprano. His Albert is a gentle giant. He is physically imposing, but sensitive and affectionate. He makes the character instantly likable and, in a deeply sym- pathetic performance, conveys a sweetly rakish manner with an underlying sad- ness. Louis-Dreyfus, who cut her comic teeth on nine seasons of “Seinfeld,” plays Eva realistically without sitcom exaggeration. Her delivery is slower, more deliberate, and thoughtful than her work on “Seinfeld” or, more recently, “Veep.” To the credit of both actress and director, Eva registers as a person, not a mere joke machine. Marianne’s character is not as fully developed as the two leads, but Keener does a credible job as an affluent, some- what famous figure. But buying her as a successful poet is a stretch. Toni Collette co-stars as Eva’s best friend, Sarah, who serves as her sounding board and dispenser of advice. A tired attempt at humor between Sarah and her housekeeper quickly runs Albert (James Gandolfini) and Eva (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) strike up a friendship that leads to romance in ‘Enough Said.’ out of steam. Rated PG-13, “Enough Said” is an uneven picture that provides a sometimes serious, sometimes humorous look at middle-age romance. Director Holofcener is terrific at writing crisp, witty, charac- ter-appropriate dialogue. She does not go for one-line zingers, but works toward revealing character through the words they speak. October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • Page 21 ‘Mama’s Family’ highlights dysfunctional group by Dennis Seuling “Mama’s Family: The Complete Series” (Time Life) collects all episodes of one of the top comedy TV shows of the 1980s. Vicki Lawrence stars as Thelma “Mama” Harper, matriarch of a squabbling family in the Midwest- ern blue-collar suburb of Raytown. Mama is a formida- ble, buxom, gray-haired, no-nonsense widow with sharp opinions and a fiery temper and is not shy about speaking her mind. She shares her small house with her sister Fran (Rue McClanahan), a journalist for the local newspaper. Mama’s slow-witted son Vint (Ken Berry), a locksmith, moves in at the start of the series with his irritating kids, Buzz (Eric Brown) and Sonja (Karin Argoud), after his wife has run off to become a Vegas showgirl. Vint soon takes up with flirtatious neighbor Naomi (Doro- thy Lyman). Mama’s extended family includes her two daughters, highfalutin’ Ellen (Betty White) and high- strung Eunice (Carol Burnett), and Eunice’s husband, Ed (Harvey Korman). “Mama’s Family,” a spinoff of a series of sketches called “The Family” developed for “The Carol Burnett Show” in 1974, debuted on NBC in January 1983 and ran for six seasons. Mama’s trademark is the acerbic, snappy retort combined with a severe, judgmental countenance that could give a hit man pause. The success of the series lies in its ability to balance broad comedy with warm- hearted family drama. This box set contains all 130 episodes on 24 DVDs. The first two seasons feature the rare, original broadcast Vicki Lawrence as Thelma ‘Mama’ Harper in the 1980s TV sitcom, ‘Mama’s Family.’ masters of the shows with Korman’s pompous introduc- tions as Alistair Quince (spoofing Alistair Cooke). The set also contains 10 hours of extras, including a cast Advertise your restaurant in The Villadom TIMES. You’ll reach over 47,000 households. 201-652-0744 www.villadom.com Cook Up Some Business! reunion roundtable with Lawrence, Berry, Lyman, and others. Bonus features also include new interviews with cast and crew (including Betty White), a one-on-one of Vicki interviewing Mama via split screen, a new Bur- nett and Lawrence interview, the 1982 CBS-TV movie “Eunice,” and several “Family” sketches from “The Carol Burnett Show.” “The Dark Knight Trilogy: Ultimate Collector’s Edi- tion” (Warner Home Video) is a six-disc Blu-ray box set of Christopher Nolan’s reimagining of the Batman fran- chise, starting with “Batman Begins” (2005) and con- tinuing with “The Dark Knight” (2008) and “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012), along with bonus material. The set also includes two new featurettes and new collectible memorabilia. The first featurette, “The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of the Dark Knight Trilogy,” focuses on the estab- lishment of the franchise. It contains never-before-seen footage, rare moments, and exclusive interviews with director Guillermo Del Toro, film critic Richard Roeper, and others. The second is a conversation between direc- tors Christopher Nolan and Richard Donner (“Superman: The Movie”) as they discuss the ups and downs of bring- ing the two most iconic superheroes to the big screen. Memorabilia includes Mattel Hot Wheels vehicles The Tumbler, The Batpod, and The Bat; gift cards featuring Scarecrow, Joker, Bane, Harvey Dent, and Ra’s al Ghul; and a 48-page hardcover book featuring production stills and behind-the-scenes images from all three movies. (continued on Crossword page) Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • October 9, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) “Stuck in Love” (Millennium) is a comedy/drama about a dysfunctional family of writers. Bill Borgens (Greg Kin- near) is a successful writer who has not written anything since his wife, Erica (Jennifer Connelly), left him. While Bill is still trying to cope with Erica leaving him for a younger man, he is grooming his two kids, Samantha (Lily Collins) and Rusty (Nat Wolff), to be writers. The kids are having their own difficulties navigating matters of the heart. The film is particularly effective in its portrayal of relationships shared by various family members, and by the children and their infatuations. As with many films about writers, “Stuck in Love” appears more concerned with the romantic doings of its characters than with writing, a tough task to portray inter- estingly and cinematically. The cast is engaging, however, and elevates this picture from the merely routine. Special features on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include direc- tor’s commentary and a making-of featurette. “The Exorcist” (Warner Home Video) is available in a new Blu-ray 40th Anniversary edition. It contains both the original theatrical version and the extended director’s cut. One of the most frightening motion pictures, “The Exor- cist” is based on the best-seller by William Peter Blatty which, in turn, was based on an actual, recorded incident. The book and film expanded on the incident to create some of the most terrifying images ever. The story concerns young Regan McNeil (Linda Blair), who suddenly seems to have become demonically possessed. Her mother, Chris (Ellen Burstyn), consults numerous medical specialists, none of whom can offer an explanation of the child’s bizarre behavior. Desperate, she begs local priest/psychiatrist Damian Karras (Jason Miller) to see her daughter. Karras, undergoing a spiritual crisis of his own, joins experienced exorcist Father Merrin (Max Von Sydow), in an attempt to drive out the evil forces that are weakening Regan and threaten to kill her. Directed by William Friedkin (“The French Connec- tion”), “The Exorcist” received 10 Academy Award nomi- nations, including Best Picture, and won Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Sound. Special features on the three-disc set include the featurette “Beyond Compre- hension: William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist;” “Talk of the Devil,” background on the case that inspired “The Exor- cist;” commentary by William Peter Blatty; camera and makeup tests; a discussion of the different versions of the movie; sketches and storyboards; and a 40-page book in which director Friedkin recounts his on-set experiences. “The Secret of Crickley Hall” (BBC), a thriller based on a novel by James Herbert, begins a year after the dis- appearance of five-year-old Cam Caleigh. The little boy’s parents, Gabe (Tom Ellis) and Eve (Suranne Jones), seek a new start for their family and move to Crickley Hall, a seemingly perfect country house. But when Eve begins to hear Cam’s cries and a frenzied cane-wielding specter goes after their terrified daughters, the Caleighs realize that the house comes with a lot more than simple, uncomplicated country living. 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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. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. My prayers were answered. Thank you, St. Jude. CG RELIGIOUS 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! 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October 9, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 27 Create a peaceful, healthy sleeping environment It is easy to overlook the benefits of a good night’s sleep. Without adequate rest, a person can be left feeling irritable, distracted, and sluggish. Those who repeatedly do not get enough sleep could be facing other health prob- lems, too. For some, the secret to getting a better sleep is modifying the sleeping environment. Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that insufficient sleep has become a public health epidemic. An estimated 50 to 70 million American adults report having a sleep or wakefulness disorder, and women are twice as likely to suffer from insomnia than men. The organization Better Sleep for Life adds that one in three people suffer from some form of insomnia during their lifetime. In some instances, lack of sleep or too much sleep might be indicative of a medical condition, but it could just be related to poor sleep hygiene and an uncomfort- able sleeping environment. Making some changes could make all the difference. Start with the mattress. People spend between seven to 10 hours in bed each and every night. An uncomfortable mattress could be an underlying factor in sleep problems. If the bed is several years old, it could pay to invest in a new mattress and box spring. Couples who share beds that are too small may find that upgrading to a larger mat- tress will provide the room they need. If a new mattress is not in the budget, buying a mattress topper in memory foam could mask any problems for the time being. Balance light and dark. In order to trigger sleepiness at the right time, it is essential to get at least 30 minutes of natural sunlight each day during the morning or after- noon. In the evening, begin dimming the lights to trigger the body’s natural internal clock and stimulate the pro- duction of the natural hormone melatonin, which relaxes the body into sleep. Keep a dark bedroom, and invest in blackout curtains if necessary. Consider white noise. Giving the brain a noise to asso- ciate with relaxing sleep can help. White noise can also mask other sounds that may distract sleep, such as traf- fic or a partner’s snoring. White noise can come from a special alarm clock that provides soothing sounds of rain or waves. Many people find that running a fan in the bed- room provides the right amount of noise and helps circu- late air throughout the room. Make the bedroom a cozy retreat. The bedroom should be a relaxing sanctuary. Fill it with cozy cushions and pil- lows. Make sure the room is clean and clutter-free. Relax- ing blues and purples can be soothing colors to use in decorating, and the use of lavender essential oil could also add to the relaxing environment. Avoid distractions. When setting up a bedroom, do not fill it with electronics, such as a computer, tablet, and tele- vision. These devices could contribute to wakefulness. Keep cool. A cool bedroom is key to drifting off to sleep. Sweating and overheating can keep you awake, so drop the temperature down at night and dress lightly for bed. You want to feel comfortable and not too hot or cold. If sleeplessness becomes a chronic problem and is not alleviated by changing the sleeping environment, visit a doctor. Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • October 9, 2013