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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 Ridgewood YMCA hosts classes Registration for the Ridgewood YMCA’s next session of classes will begin Monday, Oct. 21 at 8:30 a.m. The session will start Nov. 4 and continue through Dec. 31. In addition, registration for Session 2 is now open. Classes run from Oct. 27 through Dec. 21. Registration is available in person at the Y and by phone at (201) 444 5600. Current members may also register online at www.ridgewoodymca.org. Programs include swim lessons for all ages, “Mom and Baby Yoga,” “After School Art,” a new class parent/child project class called “We Built it Together,” “Sportacular,” adult tennis, adult ballet, and more. The Ridgewood Y will continue to offer its many Good Works Programs, which include “Delay the Disease,” a program designed to introduce the benefits of exercise to people with Parkinson’s disease; “Living Strong, Living Well,” a free fitness program for cancer patients and sur- vivors; and “Yoga for Vets,” a complimentary yoga class for veterans. New classes for adults include Zumba® and Sentao, a cardio workout that uses chair-based choreography to strengthen, improve balance, and stabilize the core. Pre- natal fitness features low-impact cardio, strength training, and stretching appropriate for expectant mothers. Chair yoga creatively uses folding chairs, walls, and yoga props to achieve the benefits of a traditional yoga class, uniting the body, mind, and spirit. New classes for kids and teens include synchronized swimming for ages seven and up, which prepares partici- pants for competition with the YWCA Synchro Stars; Lil’ Dragons Judo for ages 4-7; and U.S.J.A. Judo for ages 5 to adult. Drop-in child care is also available at the 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood facility. Greene to discuss adoption The Adoptive Parents Committee will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. The session will be held at 80 Park Street in Montclair and will feature guest speaker Nancy Greene. Greene is director of the Ridgewood Public Library and an adoptive parent. Sign-in and registration will begin at 6 p.m. and the pro- gram, which includes a Q&A session, will follow at 6:15 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Greene will discuss adoption themed books from the perspectives of a librarian and an adoptive parent. She will discuss how she has used books with her daughter and her daughter’s friends and classmates to facilitate communica- tion about adoption topics. Information about the Adoptive Parents Committee’s local chapter is available at (201) 301-2816 and at newjersey @adoptiveparents.org. ECLC sponsors free workshops In an effort to help parents and guardians of children with special needs, the ECLC of New Jersey School in Ho- Ho-Kus has launched a free workshop series touching on topics that are particularly important to this community. Any interested member of the community may join ECLC staff and outside experts for these workshops. All programs will take place at the ECLC School located at 302 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. Registration for the workshops may be made by e-mail- ing vlindorff@eclcofnj.org or calling (201) 670-7800. Child care cannot be provided during these sessions. The first workshop, “Sexuality and Relationships,” will be held Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Mary Greenfield, certified sexual- ity educator, will cover common sexuality issues and how A breath of fresh air This photo from the Lodish and Peabody family of Ridgewood was a winning entry in The Fresh Air Fund’s 2013 Photo Contest. All winners were selected from the hundreds of pictures sent in by volunteer host families across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada, reflecting the memorable experiences they shared with their New York City visitors this past summer. The image features Fresh Air visitor, nine-year-old Kaelyn from the Bronx, New York, experiencing the simple summertime joys in New Jersey with host sibling, Violet Peabody. The girls enjoyed the ‘typical’ rites of summer like swimming, biking, walking the dog, eating ice cream, and going to camp. For more information about hosting a Fresh Air child, contact Catherine Cardew at (201) 612-8337 or visit www.freshair.org.(Photo courtesy of Stephanie Lodish.) to respond to sexual situations more effectively. “Strategies for Effective Collaboration with Your School District” will be held Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. Participants will learn the basic principles of special education law, strat- egies to help strengthen their roles as advocates for their children, how to communicate more effectively, negotiate with confidence, maintain, records and preserve a positive working relationship with district leaders. This workshop, sponsored by ASAH, will be presented by experts from Hinkle, Fingles & Prior. For this workshop only, RSVP to: Donna Gomez, ASAH, DonnaG@asah.org or (609) 890- 1400. Lori Wolf, Esq. will present “Special Needs Trusts” on Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. This expert has written extensively and lectured on this sensitive and important topic. The final workshop will be presented on March 20, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Jennifer Joyce, coordinator of employment and day services at DDD will present “Changes in DDD Fund- ing.” Participants will learn how funding through the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities is changing for people with special needs. Show to feature Broadway favorites Music Behind the Magic, a show featuring music from hit Broadway musicals, will be presented at the First Pres- byterian Church, 15 Shuart Lane in Ramsey. Performances will be 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 25, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 and 27. Director Danielle O’Hara Van Kampen, Musical Direc- tor A.J. Minutillo, and Production Manager Ruth O’Hara have planned a show that will include selections from sev- eral favorite shows. Cast members include Kayleigh Bar- barulo, Kelly Barron, Danielle Becht, Toni Braun, Trevor Braun, Traci Cidlik, Matthew Gill Clark, Pete Fournier, Jacqui Guhl, Julia Huston, Ian O’Loughlin, A.J. Minutillo, Cali Molinelli, Matt Muchalan O’Loughlin, Brian Petty, Julie Roccanova, Sara Schatz, and Danielle O’Hara Van Kampen. For tickets, call (551) 427-5540 or e-mail per4mingheart@gmail.com. Candidates Forum is this week The League of Women Voters will present a District 40 Candidates Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 16. This event will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the Northwest Bergen Senior Activ- ity 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. (continued on page 22) Mahwah October 16, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 3 Court denies Chai Lifeline’s stay appeal by Frank J. McMahon A two-judge panel of the Appellate Division of Superior Court has denied an appeal by the attorney for Chai Life- line, a Jewish not-for-profit organization, to grant a stay of the enforcement of the Mahwah zoning ordinance that was affirmed by Superior Court Judge Alexander Carver III on March 11. In that ruling, Judge Carver found that Chai Lifeline’s use of a residential dwelling on Ramapo Valley Road for short, multi-day periods of grief counseling for families with children who suffer from serious illnesses, groups of mothers whose children have passed away, groups of young widows, or those who share a common family crisis, vio- lates the township’s zoning ordinance. Carver found that Chai Lifeline’s use of the did not meet the definition of “family” and “single-family use” as stated in the township’s zoning ordinance, which permits groups of unrelated individuals to live together in a single-family zone if the residents bear the generic character of a rela- tively permanent functioning family unit. Carver also found that Chai Lifeline’s use of the prop- erty did not constitute a single-family use as contemplated by the Mahwah zoning code and master plan and that the use was more akin to a hotel or transient use, which is an impermissible use specifically distinguished in the lan- guage of the township’s ordinance. Carver’s ruling has been appealed in the Appellate Division of Superior Court, but following that ruling and Carver’s denial of Chai Lifeline’s request for a stay of the enforcement of his ruling, Gary Montroy, the township’s construction official, revoked Chai Lifeline’s certificate of occupancy on the basis that the use of the dwelling as con- ducted by Chai Lifeline does not comply with the state’s uniform code of construction. Township officials have advised that the house is not being occupied, but Chai Lifeline’s attorney, Justin San- tagata, says his client is continuing to use the house as a single-family house. Santagata wanted to stop the township from enforcing its ordinance based on Carver’s ruling until the matter is resolved in a higher court. When Carver refused to grant a stay of any action on his ruling, Santagata sought an emergency stay of his ruling from the Appellate Division. Appellate Court Judge Jonathan Harris denied that request, claiming there was insufficient reason to grant a stay based on immediate or irreparable harm. Santigata then filed a formal appeal for a stay with the Appellate Division. In that formal appeal, Santagata argued that Chai Lifeline would be irreparably harmed without a stay because that organization only has one purpose and it is to help families who have lost a child to terminal illness or are coping with children who have chronic or terminal illnesses and the house could not be used in any other way. Santagata claimed that allowing this client to continue to use the property while it is being litigated in the Appellate Division would do no harm to Mahwah, but stopping the use would cause great harm to the people his client allows to use the property. A two-judge panel of the Appellate Division reviewed the appeal for a stay and, on Sept. 30, Judges Marie E. Lihotz and Richard S. Hoffman denied the formal appeal without comment. The appeal of Carver’s original ruling remains in the Appellate Division although a resolution at that level could take many months because the attorneys for all parties involved in the dispute have until the end of this month to file briefs in the matter. Answers to those briefs must be filed by Nov. 12 before an Appellate Court panel of judges is assigned to review the legal matter. Once the matter is adjudicated at the Appellate Court level, it could also be brought to the state’s Supreme Court for a final decision. Chai Lifeline has been using the house since 2007 to permit members to stay there for short multi-day periods. The house is located on a 4.58-acre property on Ramapo Valley Road that is in the R-80 single-family residential zone. The property was donated to Chai Lifeline by its previous owner. In 2009, acting on complaints by several neighbors, the township’s former zoning officer found Chai Lifeline’s use of the property to be a violation of the town- ship’s zoning ordinance. The township’s zoning board of adjustment denied Chai Lifeline’s request to overturn the zoning officer’s interpre- tation of the ordinance and its use variance application. Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 16, 2013 Mahwah Zoning board seeks end to landlocked lot hearing by Frank J. McMahon On Oct. 16, the Mahwah Zoning Board of Adjustment will once again try to conclude the lengthy public hearing on the development potential of a landlocked lot. Charles Rabolli, the chairman of the zoning board, has advised the attorneys for both sides in the matter several times that he expected the following meeting to be the final one for this application. However, each time one side or the other wanted to provide more expert testimony or cross examine an expert who had previously testified, the public hearing had to be carried. Philip and Julia Filippone are seeking a zoning board determination as to whether they can develop their 3.39-acre undeveloped landlocked property. The parcel is located in a wooded area west of the Ramapo River and Ramapo Valley Road near the border of the Borough of Oakland. The Filippones want the board to confirm that a single- family house can be constructed on their property with a 12-foot wide driveway that would be 1,070 feet long and extend over the 25-foot wide, court-approved easement across property owned by their neighbor, James Venusti in order to provide access from Midvale Mountain Road. The Filippones and Venusti have been battling each other in court and in the public hearings of the zoning board since the Filippones won the right to that easement in Superior Court in 2007. Judge Robert P. Contillo found the Filippones were entitled to the easement across the Venusti property. Contillo declared that the easement would expire in four years if all approvals necessary for the construc- tion of a dwelling on the Filippones’ lot were not received within that time, or sooner if the application for the neces- sary approvals had been denied. Contillo ordered that, once all the approvals were received and all appeals resolved, the easement would become permanent. Since then, the public hearing on the Filippone appli- cation has experienced jurisdiction and public notice problems. At one point, after nine months of testimony, the public hearing had to be declared null and void and restarted. In June, the board heard testimony from a blasting expert, John Joseph, who described the blasting that could take place and the area of disturbance it would create. He recommended using hydraulic hammers for the proposed driveway. However, he said the hammers generate flying chips, and screening would need to be put in place. He esti- mated the timeframe for using this methodology would be six to eight months. Under questioning by Dennis Cummins, the attorney for the Filippones, Joseph indicated that blasting is faster and cheaper, while drilling and hammering are more expensive. He said the work for this proposal could probably be done as half blasting and half drilling. Cummins challenged Joseph on his testimony about the composition of the land, claiming the area may not be as rocky as he had implied. Venusti also testified at that meeting and voiced many concerns, pointing to the availability of water for his two wells because he said the performance of both wells is already poor. Venusti said he purchased his property in 1988, exca- vated it in September of that year, and moved in October 1992. He described conditions and his observations when it rains and said he put in a French drain to capture water coming down off the mountain. He claimed the mountain can absorb one day of rain, but once the saturation point is reached, the water cascades onto his driveway like a river out onto Midvale Mountain Road. At the zoning board’s meeting in September, Venusti continued his testimony showing videos of the rainwater running down the road in front of his house. He said that water freezes in the winter and becomes an “unbelievable hazard.” There was also a discussion at that meeting about whether the Filippones ever attempted to acquire additional land to mitigate the need to have an easement over Venusti’s prop- erty. Cummins said easements over other properties were denied by Judge Contillo and other property owners would not sell land to his client. At the last meeting, several Midvale Mountain Road residents voiced their concerns about the development of the landlocked lot and the negative impact it might have on their properties. Philip Filippone is expected to testify at the next board meeting about his attempts to acquire additional land. A real estate appraiser may also testify. Rabolli once again said he expects to finish the public hearing at that meeting. Knit One, Drop In seeks participants Beginners and advanced knitters are invited to join the monthly knitting circle, Knit One, Drop In, at the Mahwah Public Library at 100 Ridge Road. Crocheters are also wel- come. The group, which is committed to knitting with a pur- pose, may send finished projects to Save the Children, U.S. troops, or the Center for Food Action. Yarn is provided and instruction is available. Attendees should bring size eight knitting needles. Registration is not necessary. The group meets the second Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. Call (201) 529-READ for details. Mahwah October 16, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 5 Stop Mahwah Mall group appeals Crossroads ruling by Frank J. McMahon The attorney for the Committee to Stop Mahwah Mall has notified the Appellate Division of Superior Court that his clients are appealing the Aug. 23 decision by Superior Court Judge Alexander Carver III, which affirmed the legality of the Mahwah Township ordinance that rezoned the 140-acre International Crossroads property for retail use. Crossroads Developers Associates, LLC plans to con- struct a 600,000 square foot retail center on the site with two big box stores, a 10-plex theater, 200,000 square feet of retail shops along a pedestrian oriented corridor, and an athletic field. The subject property is located at the inter- section of Routes 17 and 287. Michael Kates, the committee’s attorney, lists several issues in his appeal. He asks the court to consider whether Judge Carver erred in failing to discuss and totally disre- garding the “appearance of impropriety” as a basis for nul- lifying the actions of a public official. Kates also asks the court to consider whether Carver erred in disregarding the developer’s disproportionately high, and multi-annual, contributions to a local charity in which a former councilman was a founding trustee and was a trustee at the time of his deciding vote to introduce the ordinance to rezone the Crossroads property, and over the 10 years when Crossroads was making contributions to the charity simultaneously with the development initiatives for the Crossroads project. Finally, Kates asks the court to consider whether the spousal relationship of that former council member was enough to invalidate the councilman’s role on the basis of the “appearance of impropriety,” particularly when that role was challenged at a public meeting and before the disposi- tive vote was taken. Kates points out in his appeal notice that the ordinance to rezone the Crossroads property from office park to retail use was introduced on Feb. 10, 2011 by a 4-3 vote, and adopted on March 31, 2011 by a 4-2 vote, and the plain- tiffs filed their complaint on May 16, 2011, challenging the ordinance on three counts. He explained that two of the three counts were voluntarily withdrawn by the commit- tee, leaving only the count that asserted that John DaPuzzo, who was the president of the township council at the time, should have recused himself from casting the deciding vote to introduce the ordinance when he was asked to do so by a member of the public who is not one of the plaintiffs even though the township attorney sanctioned his participation in the vote. Kates explains that DaPuzzo’s wife was the director of the township’s recreation department at the time, and the Crossroads developer had agreed to set aside acreage to construct a new active recreation area adjacent to the Crossroads retail site. The attorney also advised the court that subsequent to the filing of his client’s complaint in May of 2011, the township’s governing body rescinded the ordinance that rezoned the Crossroads property for retail use. He claims that even though that rescinding ordinance was invalidated by Judge Carver it can be logically inferred that the public interest, as represented by the rescinding ordinance, is in rejecting the retail uses permitted by the rezoning ordinance. In addition, he points out that a recent revision to the township’s master plan is consistent with the reason to reject retail uses and “big box” stores for the sub- ject site. (continued on page 13) Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 16, 2013 Ramsey Rosenstein to be honored at Salute to Champions Sawyer Rosenstein Sawyer Rosenstein of Ramsey is one of several individ- uals who will be recognized at the 2013 Salute to Champi- ons on Oct. 25. Rosenstein, 19, was permanently paralyzed by a bully’s sucker punch in May 2006, but has continued to pursue — and realize — his dreams. A former professional actor who had spinal fusion in late 2008, the Ramsey High School graduate is now attending the prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communi- cations at Syracuse University, is the host/editor of “Talking Space,” and serves as a flight director at the Lower Hudson Valley Challenger Center in Rockland County. “To go from performing card tricks for a DVD to my body playing tricks on me was truly a difficult experience,” Rosenstein said. “In the same situation, many others have succumbed to the misery of that experience, and in doing so, have become unable to realize their full potential. “But I realized that there was still a whole world out there, and that one event, even an event this significant and painful, should not ruin my life.” The 15 th Annual Salute to Champions is part of the observation of National Disability Awareness Month. The event honors individuals who demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and changing attitudes. Bergen County Executive Kathleen A. Donovan and the Department of Human Services, Division on Disability Services announced that this year’s event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Bergen Community College’s Moses Family Meeting & Training Center in Paramus. “This (free) event recognizes unique accomplishments of individuals with disabilities and those persons in the community who perform selfless acts of assistance and advocacy on behalf of persons with disabilities,” said Don- ovan. “We are extremely fortunate to have so many individu- als from this area who demonstrate a commitment to the importance of inclusion and changing attitudes,” said Divi- sion Director Jim Thebery, M.A., CSW. “We are extremely proud of all of our champions. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of the 2013 award recipients who make a tremendous difference in the lives of so many individuals.” In 1978, Bergen County recognized the need for -- and approved the creation of -- an office on Disabilities Ser- vices, the first such county office in the State of New Jersey to serve the needs of residents with disabilities. Now in its 35 th year, the Bergen County Office on Disability Services promotes community-based independent living options and assists individuals with disabilities are assisted in reaching their full potential and realizing full involvement and/or inclusion in all aspects of everyday living. The Bergen County Division on Disability Services pro- vides such services as Meals-on-Wheels, Personal Assis- tance Services, Respite Care, Information and Referral, Caregiver Education, Post Stroke, and Disabled Adult Sup- port Groups. Call the Bergen County Division on Disability Services at (201) 336-6500 or TTY (201) 336-6505 for details. October 16, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 7 Area Coalition event to feature Carlough family’s story Hear “The Remarkable Story of the D.J. Carlough Family” at the Fourth Annual Northwest Bergen History Coalition Luncheon. The event will be held Friday, Nov. 1 at noon at Apple Ridge Country Club in Mahwah. Those who attend will learn about four generations of the Carlough family who worked the land that is now Apple Ridge Country Club. The Carloughs were part of a small group of German Pal- atines who settled in 1713 in what is now Mahwah. David J. Carlough, born in 1813, was a drover (cattle driver). He pur- chased a large piece of property in what was then Franklin Township to graze the herds he drove in from Pennsylva- nia. His oldest son started apple orchards on the property. The next generation became the largest apple growers in New Jersey and then the orchards became a golf course. The program will include excerpts from D.J. Carlough’s 19th century journal along with slides and artifacts pre- sented by Carol W. Greene from the Mahwah Historical Society and Kay Yeomans from the Upper Saddle River Historical Society. The luncheon is $40 per person. This event is being sponsored by eight historical societies in northwest Bergen County. For reservations, contact Michelle Dugan at mfdugan@verizon.net or (201) 995-0171 or Jean Hildeb- randt at (201) 891-9409 or jean.hildebrandt@gmail.com. Museum show highlights diversity David J. Carlough, the first of four men who worked the land that is now Apple Ridge Country Club. Beginning this week, the Ridgewood Schoolhouse Museum will be presenting an exhibit on Ridgewood’s development from an “exclusive” community to a village that has increasingly welcomed people of all races and reli- gions. The New Jersey Historical Commission had urged local history groups to celebrate the 350th Anniversary of New Jersey (as an English colony) in 2014 with some sort of show that focused on either diversity, liberty, or innovation. “We decided to be the first out of the box,” said Ridgewood Historical Society President Sheila Brogram. “We decided to tackle all three of these themes.” The show was arranged by Board of Education President Brogan as president of the Ridgewood Historical Society along with Board Member Roberta Sonenfeld and former Board Member Vicky Herbert. The show is entitled “A Community’s Journey: Our Place in New Jersey’s History.” The first general showing will be on Oct. 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., with subsequent showings from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, following that schedule through July 27. Visitors who enter the Schoolhouse Museum located at (continued on page 13) Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 16, 2013 Negotiate a commercial lease that works for you Leasing commercial space is a fact of life for many business owners. The expense of commercial leasing is con- siderable, but cost is not the only factor to consider when leasing a commercial space. The following are a few tips for business owners when negotiating a com- mercial space lease. Enlist some professional help. While seasoned business owners may be able to negotiate their commercial lease on their own, new business owners often benefit from the services of real estate brokers and real estate lawyers. Real estate law- yers can negotiate a lease, explaining key terms and conditions that may prove confusing to first-time business owners. Real estate brokers can help find the right location, and many brokers have a long working history with landlords. Such relationships can make the process easier, and they also can benefit business owners looking for the best possible location for their businesses. Real estate brokers often get first choice at the most desirable loca- tions, so teaming up with an established real estate broker can increase the chances of landing a desirable property. Emphasize affordable renewal options. The length of commercial leases favored by small businesses is often similar to the length of a lease on a private residence. Though the language might be more com- plex than that of a private residence lease, the length of a commercial lease agree- ment is typically one to two years. But business owners must be diligent regard- ing renewal options and the cost of such renewals. Come the end of a lease, no one wants to be met with a considerable and unexpected hike in rent. Work to get the most favorable renewal options possible so more of the operating budget can go into products and not toward the lease. Pay attention to extra fees. Many com- mercial leases include fees in addition to the monthly rent. Maintenance fees are common, and there may even be a sepa- rate set of maintenance fees when shar- ing commercial space. When negotiating a lease, ask to see a list of the costs and fees current tenants typically incur each month. When discussing maintenance fees, confirm who must pay for less routine maintenance, such as HVAC or plumbing repairs, and be sure to get such information included in the lease. When discussing such fees, inquire about utility costs as well. Utilities are often the responsibility of the tenant, but it still behooves business owners to confirm who will be paying the monthly utilities. Negotiate an exclusivity clause. Busi- ness owners often don’t want their com- petitors to move in across the street, and they certainly don’t want them to move into the same building. Negotiating an exclusivity clause into a lease can help protect a business. Such clauses prevent landlords from leasing other spaces on the property to a business owner’s competi- tion. Carefully read the default language. Before signing a commercial lease, busi- ness owners must familiarize themselves with the default language therein. Deter- mine what happens if they default on the lease, including if they will be locked out upon the first missed payment and if the landlord will immediately initiate evic- tion proceedings in such instances. Many commercial leases also include language stating that tenants are responsible for any legal fees landlords accrue in the case of a default. Though it might be difficult to negotiate the default language in a lease, business owners should still know that language prior to signing a lease. October 16, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 9 Ideas for business growth Getting a startup off the ground is a con- siderable and rewarding achievement. But once a business has achieved a certain level of success, owners often find themselves wondering what to do next. Growing a business may not prove as challenging as turning it from a startup into a successful enterprise, but owners often agonize over the best way to grow their businesses. The following are a few ideas to build on that initial success. Open a new location. Physical expansion is often the first idea that comes to mind when owners think about how to grow their businesses. But physical expansion is not always the best option. Before deciding to open a second location, consider con- sumer trends to determine if the company has staying power, and economic trends to determine if the economy is healthy enough to support both the initial location and any additional future locations. Entrepreneurs should also consider their management style. If that style is very hands-on, who will manage the new loca- tion? Physical expansion can be good for business, but it’s often most successful when owners have a solid management team in place, which allows owners to spend time at both locations. The Small Business Administration notes that diversifying is a strong growth strategy, providing multiple streams of income that can help owners survive the slower months when sales tend to dip. Busi- nesses known for a particular product may want to offer complementary products or services or import or export others’ prod- ucts. Expanding a brand to include comple- mentary products or services is a logical next step to grow a business and build on customers’ trust and loyalty. Develop an app. Many of today’s suc- cessful startups had websites before they opened the doors of their more traditional brick-and-mortar stores. While a strong Web presence is essential for many of today’s businesses, business owners can now create their own smartphone or tablet app. Such apps can allow customers to peruse products and services, place orders on-the-go, and perform a host of other tasks without using a computer. An app can introduce a business to a whole new crop of potential customers, whether they live around the corner from the store or half- way around the globe. Upon introducing the app, expect some technical glitches and solicit user responses to help update the app and make it more user-friendly. Form an alliance with other businesses. Rather than diversifying their product offerings, some owners have found it’s easier and more profitable to form an alli- ance with those who already sell comple- mentary products. Alliances can be good for both businesses, as each can expand its customer base without the kind of effort it takes to open a new location or the cost of producing new products. New owners host contests To celebrate its grand re-opening, Cartridge World of Ramsey is holding two contests. The winners will receive tickets to see Ed Sheeran at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 29 and Denzel Washington live on Broadway in ‘A Raisin in the Sun.’ The winner of the Ed Sheeran contest will be named on Oct. 19 and the Denzel Washington contest winner will be named on March 1, 2014. All are welcome to stop in the store located at 44 East Main Street in Ramsey or call (201) 934-0020 to learn more. The store is now open on Saturdays. Pictured are Greg Carafello, master franchisee, Cartridge World; Dave Anderson, new owner, Car- tridge World; Donna Anderson, new owner, Cartridge World; and Robert Tilton, president of Ramsey Chamber of Commerce cutting the ribbon. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 16, 2013 Volunteer gardeners needed at daffodil planting Volunteer gardeners are invited to help the New Jersey Botanical Garden at a planting day on Oct. 19. Members of the public will work with the garden’s expert staff to create a beautiful spring bulb display. Between 10 a.m. and noon, staff members and volun- teers will add hundreds of daffodils (narcissus) to the gar- den’s lush spring bulb displays. Children are welcome, so bring the whole family and help make something beautiful for all garden visitors to enjoy. This is also a great place for gardeners to get answers to questions about spring bulbs in their own gardens. This mass bulb planting will enhance the lovely daf- fodils that bloom in late April throughout the botanical garden, always an early and welcome sign of spring. These deer-resistant beauties return year after year in vibrant waves of yellow, orange, salmon, and white, and make a fine addition to any garden. Volunteers are urged to bring gardening gloves and trowels, and should wear sturdy shoes. No experience is necessary. Meet at the Carriage House Visitor Center. NJBG holds hands-on workshops throughout the grow- ing season, working with many different plants under expert guidance. Be sure to check next year’s calendar for workshops and walks featuring lilacs, hosta, perennials, wildflowers, and more. The New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands, which appears on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places, is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the year. Admission to the garden is always free; parking is also free in fall, winter, and spring. NJBG/Skylands is located on Morris Road in Ring- wood. For an event schedule, membership brochure, direc- tions, or additional information, call (973) 962-9534 or visit www.njbg.org. In 1966, the State of New Jersey purchased the 1,117 acres of Skylands, a former country estate and the state’s first acquisition under the Green Acres preservation pro- gram. Governor Thomas Kean designated the central 96 acres surrounding the manor house as the state’s official botanical garden in 1984. Since 1976, NJBG/Skylands Association, an incorpo- rated, member-supported non-profit organization of vol- Human ribbon! unteers, has worked with the state to preserve and protect Skylands and its historic structures. NJBG sponsors pro- grams, concerts and events throughout the year. Teachers and administrators at Smith Middle School in Ramsey wore pink and made donations to help fund breast cancer research. They also formed this human pink ribbon to show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. October 16, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 11 Emmanuel asks... Can You Help? Thank you to the Wyckoff Seniors for their continued support of our food pantry. Thanks to Vincent for provid- ing a $50 gift card to Toys R Us for Raymond. (We know he can’t wait to pick out his remote-controlled car!) We are planning our Fourth Annual Bash, which will be held in March 2014. Please contact us if you would like to be involved. We need help getting corporate sponsorships, donations of sports tickets and memorabilia, and selling ads for our journal. The following is from one of our caseworkers, Susan: “Working with families and children has been my life- time work, however, I am fairly new to ECF and the expe- rience has already taught me so much. Although, I have only been with ECF a few months I have seen firsthand the amazing karen/janine 4-29-09 work ECF has provided in servicing families with multiple needs. EmmanuelHelp2x.75(4-29-09) cancer places a family at “Having a child diagnosed with 3 risk x of .75 financial hardship, since a parent often needs to take a leave from work in order to be with his or her child during the medical and emotional impact of their treatment. Your donations of gift cards for gas and food, and assistance with utilities are a huge help. “Often, families travel long distances to take their child to treatment, and this can occur three or four times a week. For example, a family from Middlesex County will be trav- eling to Philadelphia several times a week for the next six weeks. This puts an incredible financial strain on a family. “Recently, ECF provided another family with a new bed for Brian, for which he was most grateful. Brian was ecstatic and told me, ‘Ms. Susan, I love my new bed, it’s so comfortable and I thank you very much!’ Bringing joy to a child who is going through so much is just one small part ECF plays in helping a family during such a traumatic time. There is so much more ECF offers and we need your assistance in helping meet these needs.” ECF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a variety of specialized services, at no charge, to any New Jersey family facing the challenges of caring for a child with cancer. We do not raise money for cancer research. Instead, we provide direct in-home care to our families. Many families do not have the financial or emo- tional support to help them get through a major illness like cancer, so our primary focus is providing families with counseling by a professional caseworker, material goods (such as household items, toys, and monthly grocery deliv- eries), and emergency financial assistance. These individu- ally tailored services are critical in helping families get through the crisis of pediatric cancer. ECF does not receive any government funding. We rely on donations from the community: financial support, in-kind donations, and volunteer time. Call the North- ern Regional Center at (201) 612-8118 or e-mail Laura at laura@emmanuelcancer.org to see how you can help. • We need volunteers who can deliver groceries to fami- lies in Bergen and Essex counties. Spanish-speaking driv- ers are in particularly high demand. • ECF is looking for a master’s level caseworker to pro- vide home visits and other services to families in the greater Bergen County area. Candidates may e-mail Managing Director Carol Davis at carold@emmanuelcancer.org. • We will soon start to collect Thanksgiving baskets for our food families. Please consider making a Thanksgiving in a box for us. You provide the non-perishable sides, and we provide the turkey. This is a great idea for a family proj- ect or a Scout troop. • Turn your event into a fundraiser where you collect checks or gift cards for our families. • Get the kids involved. Proceeds from the sale of baked goods and lemonade have helped our families in the past. • Is your office looking for a community service proj- ect? Consider collecting donations for our food pantry. • Is your Boy/Girl Scout Troop looking to earn badges? This is a great way to get creative and have fun while learn- ing about philanthropy. The Emmanuel Cancer Foundation is celebrating 30 years of providing services. We welcome contributions in honor of this milestone. Consider becoming a volunteer, or just stop by and meet with us, take a look at our food pantry, and see what ECF is all about. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue in Midland Park. Please call (201) 612- 8118 before you stop by. Because storage space is limited, please do not leave items at the center without checking with us first. For details, visit www.emmanuelcancer.org or “like” us on Facebook: EmmanuelCancerFoundation. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 16, 2013 Ramsey Review Redeemer to host speaker, concert The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, located at 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey, will host Taylor Hammrich, a 2010 graduate of Luther College and a volunteer in Global Mission, on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Hammrich will speak on his experiences working in a school in a rural community of Masealama, Limpopo, South Africa from 2011-2012. All are welcome. The next monthly Organ Recital will be at 4 p.m. on Oct. 27. Guy Dobson, the organist at The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, will perform hymns written by Martin Luther and instrumental pieces inspired by those hymns. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information about church programs and events, call (201) 327-0148, e-mail office@redeemerramsey.org, visit redeemerramsey.org, or find the church on Face- book. Seniors host varied events Sign up at Ramsey Borough Hall, 33 North Central Avenue, for the Ramsey Seniors’ Nov. 20 bus trip to the Westchester Broadway Theater. The program will be a “White Christmas” performance based on the musical fea- turing 17 Irving Berlin songs. The price of $70 per person includes a full-course lunch, the show, and transportation. Checks should be made payable to Ramsey Seniors. The main event of the year is the annual Christmas Party at the Ramsey Country Club, to be held on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at noon. A full-course luncheon will be served, and Ron Dellapina will provide music. There will be door prizes and a cash prize. The signup will begin Nov. 13 at 9 a.m. at borough hall. The price is $30 per person; proof of Ramsey residency is required. Residents who do not drive may call (201) 825-3400 to arrange a van ride at the cost of $3 round trip. An eight-week session of Beginner Tai Chi will start Nov. 1 at 2:30. The $10 fee is payable to the Ramsey Seniors. Sign up at borough hall. A new yoga class, Yoga Kripalu Style, will be held on Tuesdays at 2:30. Instructor Robin Abrett is trained in working with individuals with arthritis and osteoporosis. A mat is recommended for floor work. The fee is $10 for eight sessions. Sign up at borough hall. When the chill sets in, the bocce boys will move indoors for shuffleboard and a game of pool. Keep in touch with Al at (201) 825-2925 for weekly events. Wednesday card games are played at 1 p.m. weekly. Marian Peer invites seniors to learn mahjongg. Chamber to meet The Ramsey Chamber of Commerce will meet at Bill Stevens Karate, 91 Interstate Shopping Center, at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 21. The entrance to the shopping center is located off Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey. Call Chamber President Robert Tilton at (201) 851-2200 for additional information. Church to host ‘Pipescreams’ Saint John’s Episcopal Church of Ramsey will present “Pipescreams,” a Halloween organ concert, on Friday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. This annual musical event features quality performances by local organists as a funny cast of characters helps tell a spooky and silly story. This year’s performance is called “The Monsterpiece.” The Saint John’s Youth Group has created a “Haunted Basement” for all ages to visit before or after the show. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. The entry fee includes the concert and the basement tour and benefits the music program at Saint John’s Church. Leisure Club sets activities The “Over 55” Leisure Club invites Ramsey seniors to the annual Christmas Luncheon and Show at the Brown- stone Restaurant in Paterson on Dec. 10. The price is $46 for members and $50 for non-members, and includes lunch, dancing, two complimentary drinks, entertainment by the Jersey Dreamers, and transportation. Contact Tina at (201) 962-7694 or Connie at (201) 327-4170 for reservations. Market to feature Artisan Corner The Ramsey Farmers Market’s monthly Artisan Corner has been set for Oct. 20. Crafters will display their wooden ware, knitwear, jewelry, and more. 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, rain or shine. The Ramsey Farm- ers Market is a non-profit market sponsored by the Ramsey Historical Association and supported by the Borough of Ramsey. The market is also a drop off site for non-perish- able food items which are donated to the Center for Food Action in Mahwah. The market’s indoor season will begin Dec. 1 and will continue through March 30, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eric Smith School, 73 Monroe Street in Ramsey. Visit www.ramseyfarmersmarket.org or call (201) 675- 6866 for more information. 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 addition, there will be free appraisals on coins, stamps, antiques, and sports memorabilia. Call (201) 998-1144 Bocce tournament announced The Greater Ramsey chapter of UNICO National will host a Bocce Playoff on Sunday, Oct. 20. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the bocce courts located at the Ramsey Pool. The entry fee to join a team is $30 per person. The com- munity is invited to donate to the event with a check, prize, or gift card. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Proceeds from the event will benefit Ramsey UNICO’s charitable causes. Greater Ramsey UNICO conducts fund- raisers that benefit scholarships and local charities. This Italian-American service organization promotes Italian studies and the preservation of Italian heritage. Checks may be made payable to Greater Ramsey UNICO and sent to that organization care of Steve Wekar, 505 Farview Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07050. Contact Vincent Marella at (201) 327-7512 for details. October 16, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 13 Schoolhouse (continued from page 7) 650 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood, will find displays of a Lenape Indian corn grinder and arrowheads on one side and a Dutch Bible, craft tools, and pairs of wooden shoes to commemorate the two oldest groups of residents, often represented in museum shows. But the new show includes a display of a Ku Klux Klan hood and robe and communications between members. Brogan said the local Klan was at its strongest during the resurgence from 1923 and 1926, a time when homes in the area were generally sold to “people who look and think like us,” meaning European white Protestants of Anglo-Ger- manic, Dutch, or French Huguenot ancestry. She said the decision was made to focus on four groups that did not fit this traditional Ridgewood mold: the Afri- can-Americans, who always had a small presence; the Irish, now the largest population group; the Jews, once discouraged from buying houses, but now a major force in business, education, and politics; and the Koreans, the most visible Asian presence in Ridgewood today. In 1965, Ridgewood churches supported civil rights with protests and vigils. Church groups also raised $75,000 to prevent the eviction of 18 long-term black families. Rabbi David Fine, president of the Ridgewood Interfaith Counsel, loaned the nuseum his shofar and other articles. Irish heritage is celebrated with musical instruments and a colorful dress for Irish caeli dancing. The Korean cultural exhibit includes two traditional full-skirt dresses, wooden ducks, and other accessories. The section on liberty includes military uniforms and field kit from the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, and Vietnam, with Red Cross nurses’ uniforms from both world wars and a women’s U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary uniform. Innovation is covered by Ridgewood Gilbert & Sul- livan Opera Company, the oldest performing group in Ridgewood, the Joe Jefferson Players, Orpheum, and post- ers from performers who live or lived in Ridgewood. J. KOSTER International event Members of The First Presbyterian Church of Ramsey observe World Wide Communion each year with the recitation of The Lord’s Prayer in many languages. Dozens of flags created by member Judy Grief adorn the sanctuary for the occasion. Judy has more than 100 flags in her collection. Pictured at left (front row): Mike Peri (Italian), Grace Kim (Korean), Sue Sili- tonga (Indonesian), Maha Audi (Arabic), and Jack Greenshields (Russian). Back row: Paul Talarico (French), Jan Cooper (Spanish), Kathleen Treni (American Sign Language), Mee Lon Yee (Chinese), and Celia Sagullo (Filipino). Pictured at right is Judy Grief in front of one of her flag displays. Crossroads ruling (continued from page 5) In his decision affirming the rezoning ordinance, Carver ruled that there was no conflict of interest involved in the decision to adopt the rezoning ordinance because, while DaPuzzo’s wife served as the township’s recreation director, her responsibilities only included the scheduling of fields for athletic events and did not include legislative or policy making components, and she had no contact with the township council and is not part of the township’s rec- reation committee. Carver also found that the circumstances under which the retail rezoning ordinance was adopted presented no cognizable conflict of interest that would serve to invali- date the adoption of the ordinance. DaPuzzo agrees with Carver and reacted to the appeal, saying, “I don’t feel there was any conflict of interest due to the fact that there was no financial gain or even the pos- sibility of a financial gain. The only thing that building an additional recreation facility in the town would do is give my wife more work for no additional salary.” DaPuzzo also pointed out that many applicants before planning and zoning boards make donations to a lot of charitable organizations and he said if those donations were ruled conflicts, that would have a chilling effect on those donations, and he had no personal gain from the donations made by Crossroads to the Mahwah Schools Foundation. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 16, 2013 Obituaries Thomas E. Anderson Senior Thomas E. Anderson Senior, 89, of Wyckoff, formerly of Hawthorne, died Sunday, Oct. 6. He was a U.S. Army vet- eran of World War II, where he earned the Combat Infantry Medal. He was an electric motor repairman for Industrial Electric in Hawthorne until his retirement. He was a member of St. Clement’s Episcopal Church in Hawthorne, where he served as an usher and on the Buildings and Grounds Com- mittee. He was also a member of American Legion Post # 199 in Hawthorne. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (nee: Eyrich) Anderson; two children, Thomas, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Chattanooga, TN and Barbara Koman and her husband Edward of Millis, MA; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Browning-For- shay Funeral Home, Hawthorne. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Clement’s Memorial Fund, 271 Lafayette Ave., Hawthorne, NJ 07506. and Shawn H. Bennett and his wife, Mona of Waldwick; two grandchildren; and siblings Kim Vezzani of White Oak, PA and David Hollingsworth and his wife, Kathy of St. Albans, WV. Arrangements by Vander Plaat Funeral Home, Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Midland Park United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 269 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Craig A. Burch Mark A. Aragona Craig A. Burch, 59, of Ramsey, died Oct. 4 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Paparone; a daughter, Elizabeth Burch; his father, Julius Burch of Sun City, AZ; and two sisters, Kathy Carlson and her husband Carsten Carlson of Sun City, AZ; and Judy Hamler and her husband Ted Hamler of Las Cruces, NM. He was predeceased by his mother, Eleanor Hilsabeck. He received degrees in electrical engineering and life science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He worked for Siemens Medical, Analogic, Extera and in his own consult- ing company, MicroDevices. Memorial donations may be made to The MAGIC Foundation at www.magicfounda- tion.org or to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation at www.the mmrf.org. Nicholas Astras James A. Griffin Senior, 69, of Mahwah died Oct. 7. He was an Army veteran. He was the retired supervisor of the sewer department for the Township of Mahwah, and a member of Company 2 Fire Department in Mahwah, and the American Legion in Mahwah. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; three children, James Jr. (Jane), Susan Mez- zina (Vincent), and Kevin (Lisa); and four grandchildren. Arrangements by Scarr Funeral Home, Suffern. Memorial donations may be made to Valley Hospice, 15 Essex Street Paramus NJ 07652. Mark A. Aragona, 79, of Wyckoff, formerly of Bergen- field, died Oct. 6 at the Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth’s Church in Wyckoff. His wife Lois died in 2000. He is survived by a daugh- ter, Cara Smith and her husband Vincent; two grandchil- dren and two sisters: Frances Aragona and Joann Cerelli. Arrangements by Vander Plaat Funeral Home, Wyckoff . Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice Services, 15 Essex Rd., Suite 3, Paramus, NJ 07652. Nicholas Astras, 92, of Franklin Lakes, died suddenly on Oct. 6. Born and raised in Andros, Greece, he immigrated to the United States as a young man. He was a member of St. Athanasius Greek Orthodox Church in Paramus, and its Parish Council and of the American Hellenic Education & Progressive Association. He owned and operated Olympic Diner in Paterson for 40 years. He was predeceased by his wife, Estelle (Makris) Astras and a son, John, and his long- time companion, Anna Gregoras. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Arrange- ments were by Vander Plaat-Caggiano Funeral Home, Fair Lawn. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Athana- sius Greek Orthodox Church Building Fund, 51 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652. Penelope ‘Penny’ Bennett Penelope “Penny” Bennett, 70, of Midland Park died Oct. 9 at The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood. Prior to her retirement, she had worked as an aide for the Ridgewood Board of Education and most recently was a secretary at Ridgewood High School. She was a longtime member of the Midland Park United Methodist Church, where she had been active in many of the church groups. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard A. Bennett of Mid- land Park; two children: Whitney R. Perro of West Milford James A. Griffin Senior Richard Nagel Richard Nagel, 73, of Ramsey, died Oct. 3. He is survived by his wife Adrianna (nee Snyder); a son Richard Alfred; his sister-in-law Charlotte Snyder and a niece Cynthia May Nagel and her husband Julian. Before retiring in 2010, he worked for Pathmark Stores for 43 years on the midnight to S a.m. shift. Arrangements by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association (donations.diabetes.org). Norman Palmeri Norman “Norm” Palmeri, 46, of Mahwah died Oct. 9. He was predeceased by his parents, Norman and Lou-Ann; his brother Thomas, and longtime girlfriend Pamela. He is survived by his siblings: Michael, John, Maria Palamidis and her husband Dino, and Kevin and his wife Jennifer; and several nieces and nephews and friends. Arrangements by William G. Basralian Funeral Home, Oradell. Memorial donations may be made to the John Theurer Cancer Center, Hackensack UMC Foundation, 360 Essex St., Suite 301, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Theodore Sutter Theodore Sutter, 80, of Upper Saddle River, died Oct. 8. He is survived by his wife, Ann (nee Kiernan) Sutter; two daughters, Linda Sutter and Kimberly Ludwig and her hus- band Ron; four grandchildren and many nieces and neph- ews. He was predeceased by a son, Brian Sutter. He was a retired Bergen County Sheriff’s officer and a veteran of the US Army. He owned Suburban Services parking lot paint- ers, Upper Saddle River. Arrangements by Hunt-Stellato Funeral Home, Fort Lee. Ann Schrumpf Ann Jordan Schrumpf, 84, of Ridgefield Park, died Oct. 8. Before retiring she was an administrative assistant at the Welfare Board of Bergen County. She is survived by three children: Ann Marie Coyle and her husband Kevin, Roy Schrumpf and his wife Claire, and Robert Schrumpf and his wife Gay; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a brother, William Jordan . She was predeceased by her husband, Leroy V. Schrumpf and siblings Helen Keiser, Thomas Jordan, and Gertrude Jordan. Memorial donations may be made to the Ridgefield Park Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 48 Main Street, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 or the Christian Health Care Center, 301 Sicomac Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Amelia ‘Milly’ Schuit Amelia “Milly” (nee Bakker) Schuit, 89, of Wyckoff died Oct. 8. She was a member of the Hawthorne Gospel Church for over 80 years, where she taught Sunday School, worked with Pioneer Girls and served in the church library. She was the bookkeeper for Hawthorne Gospel Church and bookkeeper/secretary for Hawthorne Christian Acad- emy. She is survived by five children: Rick Schuit and wife Judy, Donna Robison, Priscilla Schuit, Deb Hoeckele and husband Steve, and Bob Schuit and wife Eve; six grand- children, five great grandchildren and a brother, Wilbert Bakker. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Richard R.; four brothers and four sisters. Arrangements by Vander Plaat Funeral Home, Wyckoff. Memorial dona- tions may be made to Hawthorne Gospel Church Sunday School Fund, 2000 Route 208, Hawthorne, NJ 07506. John Jacob Werling John Jacob Werling, 73, a lifelong Ramsey resident, died Oct. 2, at Villa Marie Claire, Saddle River. He was a gradu- ate of Ramsey High School. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Audrey; a daughter, Janine Sinnott, (Mike), of Long Valley; sons John Jacob III (Joan) of Monroe, NY and Christopher of Ramsey; his sister, Connie D’Attilio of Bonita Springs, Florida; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Christine Thompson of Edgewater, Florida. He owned Peach Hill Farms in Ramsey for over 30 years, which had been established by his grandfather, Jacob Werling in 1901. He was a service technician for 30 years at Masterson Pools in Ramsey. Arrangements by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Per- nice Funeral Home, Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, 2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436 or Wildlife Freedom Inc, P.O. Box 31, Wanaque, NJ. 07465. October 16, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 15 Ramsey Local school to host Model Train & Toy Expo The Model Train & Toy Expo will be held at Saint Paul’s School Gym in Ramsey on Sunday, Oct. 27. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. At 11 a.m., Frank Duke will present “Questions on Model Railroading.” An outdoor train ride (weather permitting), is scheduled from 10 to 3. Those who attend will be able to view numerous operating layouts, get spare parts Supportive school The teachers and students of Tisdale School wore pink and made donations to the Avon Breast Cancer Walk, in support of a local team, ‘Chicks in Motion.’ for vintage and newer train models, visit with the train doctor for repairs, or purchase new boxed sets of the “Polar Express.” Classic Toy Train Magazine has donated numerous other prizes including magazine subscriptions and train related introductory booklets “giveaways.” Highlights will include Greenberg Book Store, several club layouts with multiple train gauges, and tables of toy trains in every gauge. A “Thomas the Play Station Train Set” will be given away at 2:30 p.m. Layouts will be operated by members of The Northern New Jersey “N” Model Train Club, the Raritan Valley Hi-Railers, and the Staten Island Society of Model Engineers. Scenic specialists will be on hand to discuss wiring techniques and the art of displaying a beautiful landscape filled with farm and mountain scenes. Tickets for the show are $7 for adults. Children under 10 who are accompanied by a parent or guardian will be admitted free of charge. Receive a $1 discount with copy of this ad. For more information, call (201) 327- 5254 or (732) 845-5966. Free parking will be available in school parking lot only. There will be no parking in the church parking lot across the street. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 16, 2013 Politicians against Americans! Remember the first time you saw the Grand Canyon? I do. It was during the recession of 1958. My father had just gotten dusted from his job in New York City, but he had negotiated a similar job in the San Francisco area. We pulled up stakes for what we hoped would be a temporary move, rented the house to a family friend, and drove across the country to see America as a sort of left-handed oppor- tunity. We made a list of the things we wanted to see, and the Grand Canyon was the last big goal before we reached California. We spent the first night and the next day of the trip in Gettysburg. My buddies in the sixth grade had formed a regular Civil War army, with blue kepi-style hats and inap- propriate popgun rifles. I had read up on the topic, and seeing the battlefield brought history to life -- up to a point. Before the battlefield became part of the National Park System, the various states had set up monuments to their regiments and favorite sons. The effect was to make the battlefield into a vast cemetery or memorial track for brave men on both sides, though one could conjure up what hap- pened by looking over the lay of the land and the exhibits. Being there made American history emotionally palpable and honored the courage of the soldiers. Many say the battlefield is haunted and, in an odd sense, that spectral presence brings the battlefield alive. Some friends were driving through a rainstorm there once and passed a water-logged Confederate courier on a galloping horse. When they came to the gate, they commented on the accuracy of the Confederate’s uniform. They were told that no such person was in the park, because it was long past closing time. They waited at the exit but the Confederate on the galloping horse never rode past them. Perhaps he is still there. The Grand Canyon was the penultimate stop on the trip. I remember the old dull-red road surfaces, but when we walked to the rim, I was awestruck to the point where I almost fell over backward. No photograph can do justice to the vast sweep of the canyon. One could gaze for hours at the rock formations that crop up like ruined palaces and pagan temples of a mythical forgotten race, or analyze the striated geology of the deepest cut in the Earth known to man. To see this spectacle is to ponder it profoundly. The stop before we finally landed in the reality of the real estate market was Muir Woods. The giant redwoods, protected through the influence of John Muir, had the same effect on me as they did on their namesake: The inspired absolute reverence. Muir said many times that Nature was a wonderful place to pray. The idea that anyone would have wanted to log those trees for a quick profit was a form of blasphemy. Cutting one down anywhere, not just in what became the National Park System, should have instinc- tively been recognized as a crime. Some people have different instincts, and some have political instincts. In order to make the population take the government shut-down seriously after a half-dozen flops that did not come off, the instigators had to find something to shut down that would be annoying but not threatening. The National Parks were the perfect soft target. Try cut- ting off Social Security. No politician who voted for that cut would ever be elected again because the people who receive Social Security, or expect to, know it is actually their money by a contract with the government. Any party held responsible for an attack on Social Secu- rity would go the way of the Bull Mooses, the Mugwumps, or the Know-Nothings. Cut Welfare? America’s cities are still standing. A week after a Welfare elimination, the responsible political leader could climb to the top of the Washington Monument and play his lyre above a sea of fire as the citizens of the nation’s capital burned everything in sight, possibly including the lodge they could no longer afford. When a confused, unarmed black woman tried to broach White House security with a baby in her car, she was shot from five different angles based on a very dubious threat. We will see no cuts to Welfare. Remember what happened when somebody suggested that we might want to suspend the Super Bowl during the first war against Iraq? That idea did not last very long. Politicians are survivors. They learn not to offend vola- tile communities that can be polarized by their economic foolishness, but they also learn that respectable people are slow to take up arms for purely aesthetic reasons. The polit- ical football cannot be football, and it cannot be Welfare or Social Security. The political football, by default, becomes the National Park System. The appeal of the parks to people from this country and those of every country tend to be intelligent, reflective, and reasonably thrifty. They attract a different audience than the gambling casinos that waste enough electricity to illu- minate all of Mexico, or the huge spectator sports events that reinforce people’s sense of their own national prowess even as their jobs are being moved to overseas locations and the U.S. infrastructure collapses. The parks attract decent people who think -- and who think hard and long before they resort to violence. The parks are now the victims of America’s schoolyard. The politicians are the bullies. The politicians also think long and hard. Attacks on programs that render people depen- dant on Big Government are the last things they would touch because those people could become strident in short order and some of them have very little to lose. The edu- cated middle class used to get tapped for real wars against perceived enemies, but we could not prolong the wasteful misery in Iraq and Afghanistan with a conscripted army, because educated people draw the line at being killed in dubious battle outside the national interest. The guy who planned the 9/11 attack is dead, and the attackers are dead. We did what we had to. Enough! Politicians keep telling us that the troops are over there defending our freedom. They say it, but nobody believes it anymore, though they pretend to, so as not to offend the veterans and their long-suffering families. When some- body proposed a third invasion of Syria, there was ZERO support, even from the American Legion commentators. Who wants our soldiers fighting overseas? The people who pay the politicians. I regretted that I missed Vietnam due to a training injury when I volunteer for Airborne. Two of my friends, both decorated for valor, and a third guy who learned Vietnamese and served in counter-intelligence, said they would never serve again unless the Soviets invaded the Western Hemisphere, in which case they would bring their own guns and drive their own cars to the border. Enough was enough then. It still is. The middle class is also tapped to the point of anemia by taxes. The over-taxed members of the middle class are the nerds, geeks, and wimpy kids who get beat up in the schoolyard by the bully politicians, though in their private lives they are also the doctors, lawyers, engineers, teachers, and business people who keep day-to-day America func- tional. Speaking of function: Has anybody noticed that good- paying jobs are not coming back? Did anybody notice that a large number of the people who visit the National Parks are European and Asian tourists? In New York City, a young Asian family was recently pursued and run off the road by some punks on cheap motorcycles. The video of the chase and the photographs of the beating of the Asian man went viral. You think tourists will come here for that? The civil- ity of the National Parks is a fact, the guides are informa- tive and entertaining, and the travel to the locations draws tourists through America’s heartland where travelers spend money on food and accommodations and gasoline and come to realize that most Americans are neither thugs nor empty-headed celebrities, but real people. Nobody who has seen Tokyo, Seoul, or Singapore is particularly impressed with the New York skyline. The history of London or Paris is not there either. Mexico City is twice as big and has older monuments. Ditto Beijing. Nobody is impressed by America’s urban life. We should reopen the parks and see that they stay open. They are the best advertisement for the goodness and greatness of America that we have left. Remember which politicians voted to close them. See that not one of them is ever elected again. Letters to the Editor Supporting Marcus needed a strong voice or defender at council meetings, Rob was there. Thanks, Rob, for standing up for others -- and for continuing to stand up for what you believe. Rob has been a strong supporter of many local programs, including the Mahwah Recreation program, the Mahwah Municipal Alliance, the Mahwah Environmental Volunteer Organization, and many more. Thank you, Rob, for your involvement and volunteerism -- for coaching our youths, for volunteering at the Homeless Shelter in Hackensack, for picking up trash with other environmentalists, and for sup- porting so many other township activities and programs. Rob Hermansen is the only candidate with prior town- ship council experience, plus he has proven that he is com- mitted to our township and to the people who live, work, and volunteer here. I hope you will join me in thanking Rob Hermansen by electing him to the Mahwah Town Council (vote column 2) on Nov. 5. Jackie Sinclair Mahwah Voting for Hermansen Dear Editor: My name is Robert G. Hermansen, candidate for Mahwah Township Council. I have lived in Mahwah for the past 12 years and have served in municipal and county government for seven of those years. None of the other can- didates has ever been elected to public office. As your councilman, I will continue to work hard to keep Mahwah taxes low and to provide strong fiscal over- sight of the budget. I have a bachelor’s degree in finance and am a certified financial advisor for a major brokerage firm. I also have in-depth government budget and finance experience from past elected positions as a Bergen County Freeholder and Mahwah Councilman. None of the other candidates has this financial background or firsthand gov- ernment experience. I will work hard to stabilize municipal expenses while (continued on page 17) Dear Editor: It is very important to me to share my love and apprecia- tion for the Township of Mahwah. I’ve lived here most of my life, and I’m 85 years old now. In my lifetime, I’ve man- aged a number of political campaigns on the state, county, and local levels, and it is in this role that I write to you today. You might remember my name affiliated with our mayor, Bill Laforet, because I was also his campaign man- ager for both elections. Today, I am writing to you in order to ask your support for Jonathan Marcus, who is running for a council seat. I am not his campaign manager, but I am wholeheartedly supporting Jonathan Marcus for council. I am also supporting Senator Cardinale, Assembly- woman Schepisi, and Assembly Candidate Auth, all of whom are running as a team. Please remember to vote. Every vote counts. Lou Rizzo Mahwah Dear Editor: The purpose of my letter is to thank Rob Hermansen for running for Mahwah Township Council. I have many reasons to express my thanks, but these are the ones I think voters should know about. For the past seven years, Rob has served in municipal and county government, giving generously of his time and talent. In fact, he is the only one of the four candidates on the ballot who has already been a Mahwah Councilman and a Bergen County Freeholder. Thank you, Rob, for running again and for sharing your years of government experience with us. Rob has been a strong supporter of our volunteer ambu- lance corps, youth recreation programs, senior activities, volunteer firefighters, our recycling program, and our police department. In fact, whenever any of these groups Candidate makes case for election October 16, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 17 Mahwah Minutes Pasta Night planned The Ramapo Reformed Church at 100 Island Road in Mahwah will holds its annual Pasta Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 26. Seating will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Dinner includes stuffed shells, salad, bread and butter, a beverage, and des- sert. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12. A family ticket for four adults is available for $28. Visit ramaporeformedchurch.org or call (201) 529-3075 to purchase or reserve tickets or for more information. Seniors invited to celebrate Halloween The Mahwah Senior Activity Center will host a Hal- loween Party and Luncheon with DJ and comedian JoJo Russell on Oct. 17. This noon event will include fruit cocktail, goulash over noodles, carrots, and a Halloween- themed dessert. Seniors are also invited to hear Alex Michelini of the Joyce Kilmer Society of Mahwah speak about the famed poet on Oct. 23. This presentation will begin at 12:15 p.m. The center is located at 475 Corporate Drive. Meet the Candidates Night scheduled Meet the Candidates Night will be held Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Winter Room at the Mahwah Library, 100 Ridge Road in Mahwah. Mahwah Council candidates Robert Hermansen, Jonathan Marcus, Gregg Sgambati, and Jona- than Wong, all of whom are candidates for a one-year unex- pired term, have been invited to present their views on key issues. The candidates will introduce themselves, discuss their platforms, and answer three questions. The evening will be moderated by representatives of local news outlets. The evening is free and open to the public and is being sponsored by the Mahwah Library Board of Trustees. Chamber hosts networking events The Mahwah Regional and Pearl River chambers of commerce will hold a Regional Business after Hours event on Thursday, Oct. 17. 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. Refresh- ments will be served and a cash bar will be available. The cost is $15 for Chamber members and $30 for non-mem- bers. Pre-registration is encouraged. The Mahwah Chamber will host its annual Non- member Open House on Thursday, Oct. 24. The theme will be “Autumn Business Blaze.” This colorful gala will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hilton Woodcliff Lake, 200 Tice Boulevard in Woodcliff Lake. Prospective Chamber members can network with other professionals and explore the benefits of Chamber mem- bership. Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of busi- ness cards and invite their colleagues. The evening will include door prizes, complimentary refreshments, and a cash bar. Admission is free for everyone who brings a business guest. There is a $25 fee for members who attend without a guest. Reservations are required. To register for the Chamber events, call (201) 529-5566 or visit Mahwah.com. petitions. 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. Verbitsky to perform The Mahwah Public Library, located at 100 Ridge Road, hosts free concerts on Sunday afternoons. The 2 p.m. pro- grams are free and tickets are not required. Seating is avail- able 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, Verbitsky received his music education beginning at the age of six at Stolyarsky Music School in Odessa, famous alma mater of internation- ally 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 Professor Boris Sklovsky. Verbitsky moved to the United States 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. His students have received numerous awards in various regional auditions and com- (continued from page 16) providing quality, essential services to residents. When I was on the council in 2006-2010, I was the only council- man who didn’t take a paycheck. Instead, I asked that the money be put towards the seniors and youths in recreation. To me, our seniors and our youths are really vital to our community. We have to continue to create ways to keep our seniors here, as opposed to watching them leave to go to other communities because they cannot afford to live here. I am a strong supporter of Governor Christie, who has previously recognized my leadership and supported me. In the governor’s words, “I ran with Rob Hermansen on the same ticket. I like Rob a lot. I have nothing but nice things to say.” [PolitickerNJ.com, March 12, 2012] To learn more about me and my thoughts on town- ship issues, please visit my website at www.Hermansen- ForCouncil.com. Thank you for your past support, and thank you in advance for your vote on Nov. 5. Rob Hermansen Mahwah Group to discuss ‘Ethan Frome’ The Morning Book Discussion Group at the Mahwah Public Library, 100 Ridge Road, will discuss Edith Whar- ton’s “Ethan Frome” on Oct. 21 at 10:30 a.m. The book discussion group is open to all. Call (201) 529- READ for more information. Letters to the Editor Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • October 16, 2013 Paper Mill presents ‘Honeymoon in Vegas’ by Dennis Seuling “Honeymoon in Vegas,” the first production of Paper Mill Playhouse’s 2013-14 season, is a lush musical based on the 1992 movie celebrating romance, the lure of the gambling mecca, the gentle seduction of Hawaii, and sen- timental gangsters. Playing now through Oct. 27, it is a razzle-dazzle season opener. Jack Singer (Rob McClure) has an intense fear of com- mitment. He sincerely loves his girlfriend, Betsy (Brynn O’Malley), but even after five years of togetherness cannot summon the courage to propose to her. The problem stems from a selfish, dying wish of his mother, Bea (Nancy Opel). Just as Jack has overcome his phobia and whisked the delighted Betsy away for a wedding in Las Vegas, she catches the eye of widowed big-time gambler Tommy Korman (Tony Danza). The aging Tommy still idolizes his late wife, and Betsy bears a striking resemblance to her. Tommy regards Betsy and Jack’s plan to wed that very night as a minor inconvenience, and sets out to win her. The simmering romantic triangle is complicated by a high-stakes poker game during which Jack loses big time. Owing Tommy more money than he can ever repay, Jack makes a deal that will undermine his relationship with Betsy and take him to Hawaii. “Honeymoon in Vegas” sparkles with outstanding per- formances. McClure (Broadway’s “Chaplin”), the center- piece of the show, is the poor schnook who is sympathetic because he is torn between wanting Betsy and feeling trapped by his late mother’s last wish -- that he remain unmarried all his life. There is solid chemistry between McClure and O’Malley, as the spunky, intelligent, yet Tony Danza (Tommy), Rob McClure (Jack) and the company of ‘Honeymoon in Vegas.’ vulnerable woman. McClure belts out “I Love Betsy,” the show’s first song, earnestly and enthusiastically. He then goes on to convince the audience why Jack can’t bring him- self to ask the Big Question. Danza is the real surprise. His comic talents are known from his years on the hit TV sitcom “Taxi,” but his singing ability is a revelation. His rough-edged baritone infuses his (continued on Crossword page) October 16, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • Page 19 Kirker’s Inn invites community to Oktoberfest Gather your family and friends and cel- ebrate Oktoberfest at Kirker’s Inn. Chef/ owner Ginger Pheifer and her husband Andy have made Oktoberfest an annual event at Kirker’s, the leading German American restaurant in Bergen and Passaic counties, since the Pheifers bought the res- taurant 19 years ago. The restaurateurs pre- viously celebrated 23 years at their former location, the King’s Ransom in Waldwick. At Kirker’s, Oktoberfest means authen- tic home-style German fare and beverages. Now through Oct. 31, this casual, friendly, and affordable restaurant will be serving pork shanks, beef rouladen, jumbo pret- zels, schnitzels, sausages, goulash, potato pancakes, potato dumplings, spaetzel, red cabbage, sauerkraut, and apple streudel. Those who want an authentic beverage to complement Pheifers’ fare will be pleased to know that Kirker’s also features several German beers on tap. The inn’s full bar also includes wines by the bottle or glass. “Our regular menu is still available, including burgers, prime rib, and our thin crust pizza,” Ginger said. Many long-time patrons know Kirker’s for its crispy, thin- crust pizza, and the inn is still making it the same way. The inn even makes its sig- nature pizzas and sells them – unbaked – to those who prefer to bake them at home. Kirker’s also offers “Country Lunch” specials, early bird specials (available from noon to 6 p.m. and all day on Tuesdays), and dinner specials. On Tuesday nights, the inn offers its top six entrees for just $12 between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. While Kirker’s is known for its casual Above: The front of Kirker’s Inn. Left: Main dining room. atmosphere, reservations are highly rec- ommended, especially during Oktoberfest. “We’ve been busy,” Pheifer said. Each week, she makes and serves approximately 200 pounds of her award- winning sauerbraten with ginger snap gravy. As for the inn’s casual fare, it’s hard to beat the “Kirker Burger” – a half-pound burger served on a toasted roll with lettuce and tomato and melted Swiss cheese with onion rings and fries. Diners also enjoy Kirker’s variety of schnitzels and “wursts,” homemade meat- loaf, seafood – including Maryland-style crab cakes, chicken and pasta dishes, salads, sandwiches, and “Kirker-tizers.” The Phiefers have been cooking authen- tic German food for over 40 years. Kirker’s is available to host small par- ties (up to 35 people) by reservation. Call the inn for details. Visit Kirker’s Inn at 237 Diamond Bridge Avenue, Hawthorne, or call to ask about the takeout menu. Gift certificates are available. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to midnight. The inn is closed on Sundays. All major credit cards are accepted. Call (973) 427-7700 for reservations or additional information. Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • October 16, 2013 Paper Mill (continued from Entertainment page) songs with just the right touch of wistfulness and whimsy. A song that begins as a sad homage to his late wife -- “Out of the Sun” -- turns into a quietly hilarious send-up of the pastime that ultimately did her in. In a second-act duet with his right-hand man, Johnny Sandwich (Matthew Saldi- var), Tommy performs a sweet soft shoe -- no threat to the memory of Fred Astaire, but an adroit use of yet another of the actor’s talents. Danza fits the role perfectly and pre- vents the character from falling into cliché or becoming too harsh. He is the perfect musical comedy thug. O’Malley, who conjures memories of the young Mary Tyler Moore, is part of a long line of Broadway musical and movie leading ladies who wait for years hoping for a marriage proposal. Adelaide from “Guys and Dolls” comes immediately to mind, but the character of Betsy is written as considerably more cultivated, though no less impatient. There are amusing supporting performances by Cath- erine Ricafort as Mahi, a Hawaiian femme fatale hired by Tommy to “distract” Jack, and David Josefsberg, who is hysterical as both a Vegas lounge singer -- a satirical melange of Paul Anka, Robert Goulet, and Tom Jones -- and an Elvis Presley tribute impersonator. The show benefits from a fine score and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. Act I especially is as strong as any Broadway hit musical. The lyrics are consistently sharp and witty, with complicated internal rhymes and contem- porary references. To the credit of all the principals, the lyrics are crisply delivered. There are plot similarities to the aforementioned “Guys and Dolls” and “Damn Yankees,” but “Honeymoon in Vegas” succeeds on its own merits. Director Gary Griffin has given the show a brisk pace and elicited energetic per- formances from the cast, and Denis Jones’ choreography gives the show added sparkle. “Honeymoon in Vegas,” running now through Oct. 27, will be performed Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 7 p.m., with matinees at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Tickets are $27 to $98 and may be purchased by calling (973) 376-4343, at the Paper Mill Playhouse box office at 22 Brookside Drive in Millburn, or online at www.paper- mill.org. October 16, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • Page 21 �������������������������� SERVICE MART HELP WANTED REAL ESTATE SALES FRANKLIN LAKES Get your license in 2.5 weeks. 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References available. 201-681-6950 WINDOW CLEANING AFFORDABLE-Insured Est. 40 years 201-385-2271 continued on next page Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • October 16, 2013 CLASSIFIED RELIGIOUS 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! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecu- tive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. kr RELIGIOUS Thank You St. Jude cont. from preceding page Prayer to St. Jude May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glori- fied, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day by the ninth day, your prayer will be answered. Publi- cation must be promised. Thank you St. Jude. kv Prayer to St. Clare Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glori- fied today & every day.” Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be promised. Thank you for answering my prayer. jc Prayer to St. Jude Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr. Great in virtue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. 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. kr CLASSIFIED Up to 3 lines .............................. $12.00 $12.50 Each additional line ................... $2.50 Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________ Phone _______________________________________ (25 Characters per line including spaces and punctuation) Carefully check your advertisiment the day it appears since we can not be responsible for errors of any kind in subsequent editions of the same ad. Corrections and changes, however, will be gladly made. MAIL TO: CLASSIFIEDS-VILLADOM TIMES P.O. Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432 Be sure to enclose your check or money order. ORDER FORM AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY THURSDAY 12 NOON FOR AD HELP, CALL 201-652-0744 Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr. Great in virtue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. 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. js Prayer to St. Clare Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glori- fied today & every day.” Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. 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You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecu- tive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. cd ANNOUNCEMENTS Medical Alerts for Seniors- 24/7 monitoring. FREE Equipment. FREE Ship- ping. Nationwide Service $29.95/Month. CALL Medi- cal Guardian Today 877- 827-1331 All Things Basementy! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing? Fin- ishing? Structual Repairs? Humidity and Mold Control FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1- 866-589-0174 CAR DONATIONS DONATE YOUR CAR- FAST FREE TOWING 24 hr. 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One of the first decisions homeowners need to make when shopping for a storage shed is how much space they need. Think about what will be housed in the shed. Will it hold shovels and the patio umbrella, or will it need to be larger to accommodate a lawn mower? Knowing how the shed will be used will make it easier to pick the appropriate size. Another thing to consider is how long the shed will be used. If this is merely a transitional storage building until a garage renovation is complete, it may not be necessary to purchase an expensive structure made of top-of-the-line materials. If the shed is meant to last a long time, look for a durable structure and consider spending a little more. Before buying a shed, find out if your municipality has any zoning rules about sheds. Plan a trip to the municipal building and learn the building codes concerning shed installations. In order to protect the safety and integrity of the area, many towns and cities have specific zoning and building laws that must be followed. A permit may be required, and knowing this in advance can save time and effort. After researching the building codes, begin to shop around for a shed. Sheds can vary widely in price. A small, vertical lean-to shed may start out around $350, while a larger, more intricate structure can cost between $2,000 and $3,000. Available materials should be studied when buying a shed. While an aluminum shed may not be the most aesthet- ically appealing option, aluminum sheds tend to be afford- able and durable. Wood sheds are available in all different styles and can be very attractive. However, they will have to be maintained to prevent rot and insect infestation. Wood sheds also can be expensive. Vinyl sheds may be the best of both worlds, as they are often durable and require little maintenance. 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