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Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432-0096 81 Franklin Tpke., Mahwah, NJ • • CUSTOM DRAPERIES CUSTOM DRAPERIES • • UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERY • • SHUTTERS SHUTTERS off Cycle ck LLC • Airport Service Locally & Worldwide • Nights on the Town • Sporting Events • Sedans, SUV’s, Limos, Vans, Buses Total Window & Wall Fashions 6 Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • September 4, 2013 Villadom Happenings Special needs soccer program set The Ridgewood Soccer Association still has a few openings in its fall special needs program. The program offers individual attention and mentoring from members of the girls’ soccer team at Ridgewood High School, and is open to players ages five to 14 at all skill levels. Children in Ridgewood and neighboring towns are welcome. Each session provides an hour of soccer as it aims to promote fit- ness and emphasize the enjoyable aspects of the sport. Sessions will be held on Saturday afternoons in Sep- tember and October. The cost is $60 for eight weeks. Each player will receive an RSA team jersey and soccer ball. For more information and to register, visit www.ridgewood- soccer.org or e-mail registrar@ridgewoodsoccer.org. High School Information Night announced Saint Elizabeth Interparochial School in Wyckoff will host a High School Information Night on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The program will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the school located on Greenwood Avenue in Wyckoff. Representatives of local parochial high schools will present their schools’ programs and answer questions. Students in seventh and eighth grades and their parents are invited to attend. For more information, call (201) 891-1481. CHCC to honor Bolger On Thursday, Sept. 12, the Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff will honor Ridgewood philanthropist David F. Bolger and the Bolger Foundation for their legacy of ser- vice, leadership, and commitment to the community. This special celebration will be held at The Estate at Florentine Gardens in River Vale. Event co-chairs are Audrey Meyers, president and CEO, Valley Health System and The Valley Hospital, and Thomas M. Wells, Esq., senior partner and CFO, Wells, Jaworski & Liebman, LLP. A special musical tribute will feature jazz greats Warren Vache, Bucky Pizzarelli, Nicki Parrott, Steve Johns, Harry Allen, and Derek Smith. Event sponsorship and ad journal opportunities are available. The proceeds from this event will be used to support the Christian Health Care Center’s 2013 Annual Fund, which will be used for renovations and improvements within Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital. Tickets are $250. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Darcy Bickert, CHCC Foundation assistant director, at (201) 848- 5796 or e-mail dbickert@chccnj.org. CHCC provides a broad continuum of mental-health, elder-care, residential living, and rehabilitation services. Dancers welcome newcomers The North Jersey English Country Dancers welcome newcomers to their Sept. 8 dance at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. All dances are taught and prompted and the music is live. Attendees may come with or without a partner. Beginning instruction is held at 1:30 p.m. and the main dance is held from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit northjerseyenglishcounr- tydancers.yolasite.com or call Nancy at (201) 445-4497. Pet Food Pantry benefit set Rocky’s Pet Food Pantry will hold a Baked Ziti Pasta Dinner fundraiser on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The event will be held at 6 p.m. at the First Reformed Church of Haw- thorne, 259 Lafayette Avenue in Hawthorne. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance. The dinner will include ziti, salad, bread, homemade desserts, and live music. The event will feature door prizes and more. Attendees may send checks made out to “Rocky’s Pet Food Pantry” to: A Dog’s World, 1050 Goffle Road, Hawthorne, NJ 07506. For more information, call Dee at (201) 773-6740 or Paula at (973) 427-0605, or visit www. rockyspetpantry.com. The pet pantry strives to ensure that area pets are not abandoned or left at shelters due to their owners’ economic difficulties. Community Blood Drive announced Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff will hold a Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The Community Blood Services’ bloodmobile will be in the CHCC Commons parking lot from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Filling a need Christian Health Care Center recently held its first Parish Nurse Ministry Forum. Years ago, a group of parish nurses began the North New Jersey Parish Nurse Network, which later disbanded. In conversations with Douglas A. Struyk, CHCC’s president and CEO, Carol O’Neill, parish nurse at the Old Paramus Reformed Church, expressed an interest in continuing to provide professional enrichment for parish nurses. In collaboration with CHCC Pastoral Resource Coordinator Carol Mutch, the concept was developed for providing an opportunity for parish nurses and other church leaders interested in parish health ministry to meet and network. CHCC Pastoral Care Director Rev. James Knol was the keynote speaker at the first forum. Based on the enthusiastic response of the participants, CHCC will continue to offer Parish Nurse Ministry Forums. The next forum will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20. For more information, contact Diane Cioffi at dcioffi@chccnj.org or (201) 848-5839. Pictured (seated): Jolette Meehan, RN; Carol Coker, RN; Diana Cabezas; and Lillian Ostrander, RN. Standing: Carol O’Neill, RN; Carol Schuler, RN; Cathi Walsh Haehle, RN; Sr. Arlene Kollar; Birte Mainardi, RN; Marion Spranger, RN; Judy Mullane, RN; Don Post, RN; Susan Jack- son, RN; MaryAnn Kozel, RN; and Margaret Howard, RN. (Photo courtesy of Jennie Gilman.) All potential donors will receive glucose and choles- terol screenings. To prevent long wait times, schedule an appointment by calling Barbara Lucia, RN, BSN, at (201) 848-5872. The CHCC is located at 301 Sicomac Avenue in Wyckoff. BCUA to hold hazardous waste collection The Bergen County Utilities Authority will hold a household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, Sept. 7 at Campgaw Mountain Reservation, 200 Campgaw Road in Mahwah. The collection will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items to be collected included paints, automotive products, pesticides, aerosols, and flammable materials. For a complete list of hazardous waste and other details, visit www.bcua.org or call (201) 807-8696. Valley offers hypnosis for weight control The Valley Hospital will sponsor a two-hour Weight Loss Program on Wednesday, Sept. 11 that will provide behavior modification and hypnotic suggestions to partici- pants so they can make permanent lifestyle changes to lose weight naturally and successfully. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Going on a diet does not address the underlying reasons that cause a person to overeat. The program will address the internal and external triggers of unproductive habits by using hypnotic suggestion and behavior modification techniques. Hypnosis is a universal way of reaching the subcon- scious mind and effectively communicating new ideas and suggestions to enhance motivation and change. When people understand why they overeat, they can make subtle changes to reduce their weight without feeling denied or deprived. By communicating in a relaxed – or hypnotic – state of mind, internal strengths and resources are brought to light, alternative behavior patterns are discovered, moti- vation is increased, and the self-confidence to overcome the unhealthy habit is achieved. Participants in the program receive a 30-day reinforce- ment audiotape and a series of behavior modification cards (continued on page 22) Mahwah September 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 3 Court decision could alter Crossroads mall plan by Frank J. McMahon Superior Court Judge Alexander Carver III recently affirmed the legality of the Mahwah ordinance that rezoned the International Crossroads property for retail use. His decision could open the way for a new access to the site, which is located at the intersection of Routes 17 and 287. Crossroads Developers Associates, LLC plans to con- struct a 600,000 square foot retail center with two big-box stores, a 10-plex theater, 200,000 square feet of retail shops along a pedestrian corridor, and an athletic field on the 140- acre property. Pending this court ruling, the developer has been pre- senting its application to the township’s planning board. The plans include an entrance and exit at the north end of the site and an exit road leading to the Mountainside Avenue overpass. If the retail rezoning ordinance had been found invalid, those proceedings would have been forced to a halt while the developer challenged the decision in Appellate Court. Now that the judge has affirmed the retail rezoning ordi- nance, the public hearing before the planning board will continue and may provide the developer with an opportu- nity now, or at a later date, to revise the plans to purchase the adjacent Suburban Propane property in order to provide a better access to the mall. James Jaworski, the attorney for Crossroads, previ- ously stated that if Carver invalidated the ordinance that rescinded the original rezoning ordinance that would open up the possibility of making changes to the plans for a dif- ferent access. If the repealing ordinance were left intact, however, Jaworski claimed the purchase of the Suburban Propane property would not have been possible because it would require his client to change the plans. Such a change, he said, would require a new application to the planning board that would have to be considered under the proper- ty’s previous office park zoning, which does not permit retail use. Subsequent to Carver’s decision, Jaworski said that, since his clients are close to finishing the process with their application to the planning board as originally filed, he does not think his clients will want to restart the process by adding other complications. He added, “To the extent that this may open avenues to pursue going forward, there may well be opportuni- ties in the future. Of course, that assumes there will be no new attempt to rescind ordinance 1684 (the ordinance that rezoned the property to retail use).” “We are happy to put this needless litigation behind us,” Jaworski said, “and focus on concluding the process with the Mahwah Planning Board now.” In his decision, Carver provided a procedural history of this rezoning issue, including the chronological history of the introduction and adoption of the several ordinances involved. Carver concluded that the “time of application” rule in state law is applicable to this matter and, therefore, the ordinance rezoning the property to retail use is the valid governing ordinance of the Crossroads application before the planning board. He was referring to the fact that, when Crossroads submitted the application to the planning board, the ordi- nance rezoning the property to retail use was in effect and is therefore valid. He found the township council’s subse- quent adoption of the ordinance to rescind the original (continued on page 17) Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 4, 2013 Area Families to address personal loss at autumn event On Oct. 5, Hearts & Crafts Grief Counseling in Ramsey and the Bereavement Team of Holy Name Hospice/Pallia- tive Services in Saddle River will present a day for families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Grieving children and teens, and their families can attend this free event, which will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Villa Marie Claire, 12 West Saddle River Road in Saddle River. Those who attend will have the opportunity to par- ticipate in creative activities to express their grief and to remember a loved one, all while navigating through a life- sized maze. Pre-registration before Sept. 15 is a must. Call (201) 833-3000, extension 7580 and indicate your name, phone number and e-mail address, and the number of people who will be attending. Space is limited, so call early. Those who will attend the event are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and bring an open heart and mind. Lunch will be provided. Lenore Guido and Claudia Coenen, bereavement coun- selors with Holy Name Hospice and Palliative Services, work with hospice families after the loss of a loved one, offering individual and family sessions, and support groups that are open to the community. Holy Name Medical Center is a fully accredited, not- for-profit, health care facility based in Teaneck with off-site locations throughout Bergen County. The medical center was founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Peace in 1925. Hearts & Crafts Grief Counseling was founded in 1994 by Certified Art Therapist Laura Hudson, Licensed Social Worker Samantha Tinter, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Terry DeBrule to help families living with serious illness and loss. Additional information is available at (201) 818-9399 and at www.heartsandcraftscounseling.org. Gold Star Mothers to be honored On Sunday, Sept. 29, the United States will honor Gold Star Mothers and families. In Ridgewood, the Gold Star Mother’s Day Committee will commemorate Gold Star Mother’s Day at Van Neste Park, where luminaria will be lit from 7 to 9 p.m. to honor Gold Star Mothers and their families. However, the committee’s goal is to have thou- sands of other luminaria lit throughout the area on Sept. 29 to honor the Gold Star Mothers and families. American Legion Post 53 (Ridgewood), Washington Elm Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 192 (Ho-Ho-Kus/ Ridgewood), and Ridgewood’s Blue Star Families are com- mitted to bringing awareness to the community and to com- memorating the sacrifices these mothers and their families have made for the country. The community is invited to join in the event at Van Neste Park and to raise awareness for this event by talking to others. Donations in support of the Ridgewood event are wel- come. Checks made payable to American Legion Post 53 that state “Gold Star Event” on the memo line, should be send to: American Legion Post 53, P.O. Box 1525, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. In the aftermath of World War I, Grace Darling Seibold formed an organization called Gold Star Mothers to sup- port the women who had lost sons and daughters to the war. Seibold’s son, First Lieutenant George Vaughn Seibold, was an aviator killed in combat over France in 1918. The Gold Star Mothers’ national network now includes tens of thousands of members and hundreds of local chapters. September 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 5 Mahwah Chai Lifeline zoning enforcement stay denied by Frank J. McMahon Superior Court Judge Alexander Carver III has refused to grant Chai Lifeline a stay of the enforcement of the provisions of the Mahwah zoning ordinance that prohibits the continued use of a single-family home in a residential zone by various members of its organization for short periods of time. Chai Lifeline is a Jewish not-for-profit organization with offices in Manhattan and a regional office in Lakewood. The organi- zation has been using its house in Mahwah for short-term multi-day periods of grief counseling for families with children who suffer from serious illnesses, groups of mothers whose children have died, groups of young widows, or those who share a common family crisis. The 4.58-acre property on Ramapo Valley Road is in an R-80 single-family residential zone. Various members of Chai Lifeline have been using the house for short stays since the property was donated to the non-profit organization in 2007. Acting on complaints by several neigh- bors, the township’s former zoning officer found the use to be a violation of the town- ship’s zoning ordinance in 2009. Chai Life- line then brought the issue to the township’s zoning board of adjustment, which denied the organization’s request to overturn the zoning officer’s interpretation of the ordi- nance, and denied Chai Lifeline’s applica- tion for a use variance. Chai Lifeline appealed the denial of the use variance to Superior Court. However, in a decision rendered on March 11, 2013, Judge Carver affirmed the board’s denial. In that decision, Carver ruled that Chai Lifeline’s use of the property 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 relatively permanent functioning family unit. Carver also found that Chai Lifeline’s use of the property did not constitute a single-family use as con- templated by Mahwah’s zoning code and master plan, and that the use was more akin to a transient use, which is an impermis- sible use specifically distinguished in the language of the township’s ordinance. Chai Lifeline appealed Carver’s ruling to the Appellate Division of Superior Court and that decision is still pending, but no action has been taken by the township since then to enforce the zoning ordinance. Based on a letter from a neighbor of the Chai Lifeline property, the township recently decided to enforce the zoning ordi- nance and Chai Lifeline then filed a show cause order with Carver seeking to stop the township from enforcing the zoning ordi- nance until the matter has been reviewed and decided by the Appellate Division of Superior Court. (continued on page 14) Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 4, 2013 Ramsey West Bergen offers help with back-to-school issues year, there are changes in teachers, class- rooms, class rules, difficulty of the work, and peers. One of the challenges of grow- ing up is learning to successfully navigate these changes.” Although some children are very con- cerned about schoolwork, many children report more anxiety about friends. They want a group of friends at school who will accept them and want to be around them – whether playing on the playground in kindergarten or walking around the halls in high school. Many children find healthy ways of handling emotions on their own, but others may require some professional intervention. Alan Koenig, LPC, ADHD coordinator; Kerry Plokhoy, LCSW, staff therapist; Danielle Heller, LCSW, clinical director; Helena Fotopoulos, LPC, staff therapist; Peggy Scheulen, adminis- trative coordinator; Christie Laoudis, access clinician; Veronica Gioffre, access clinician; Giselle Delacruz, administrative assistant; Eva Bland, administrative assistant; Julie Sissel- man, LSW, staff therapist; and Roseanne Trapani, LMFT, staff therapist. (Photo courtesy of TKL Marketing, Ho-Ho-Kus.) For many children, fall is an excit- ing time of new beginnings. There are new clothes to look for, new supplies to buy, and new friends to make. For some youngsters, starting a new school year is a difficult and challenging transition caus- ing anxiety and stress for both the chil- dren and their parents. What are normal worries about starting the new school year versus worries that may require professional help? According to Danielle Heller, LCSW, clinical direc- tor for West Bergen’s Center for Children and Youth in Ramsey, these are the two questions parents frequently ask at the beginning of any school year. “Students face many adjustments in school,” Heller explained. “From year to “Knowing when to seek help for your child is not an easy decision,” Heller explained. As the school year contin- ues, the struggling child often exhibits a variety of symptoms that cause concern. Among them are: • Frequent excuses not to go to school, such as saying he or she is sick or too tired. • Refusing to talk about school. When asked about the school day, he or she may simply shrug it off, walk away, or change the subject. • Acting out in school or at home. • Developing a pattern of not doing homework. (continued on page 15) September 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 7 ‘Jersey Strong’ theme to be featured at Ramsey Day The community is invited to participate in Ramsey Day on Saturday, Sept. 7. This year’s event will feature a “Jersey Strong” theme. This much-anticipated annual event will feature food, fun, prizes, arts and crafts, free bus rides from the parking areas to the events, pony rides, kiddie rides, and a visit from Fudgie the Clown. This year’s activities will also include a free child ID program. Start the day off right: Take a break from cooking and join the Ramsey Fire Department for a Pancake Breakfast that will be held at the firehouse on South Island Avenue. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. Once again, the festive Ramsey Day Parade will be hitting the streets in style. A few scenes from last year’s Ramsey Day celebration. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. and will proceed down Main Street. After the parade, spend some time learning more about Ramsey’s community at the various informational booths. This vibrant town has many active groups and various services available. There are many opportunities for volunteers to get involved and give back to their community. Ramsey Day visitors will also have a chance to “dunk” their sneakers in the Max Cure Foundation bin the charity will have on site for its “Dunk Your Kicks” program. Contributors will have an opportunity to win prizes. For every pair of used sneakers donated, the Max Cure Foundation is able to donate an average of $1 toward its Roar Beyond Barriers program, which helps (continued on page 8) Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 4, 2013 ‘Jersey Strong’ theme (continued from page 7) support low-income and military fami- lies with children who are battling pedi- atric cancer. The organization aims to collect 500,000 pairs of sneakers, which is a million steps closer to funding a cure. A full day of entertainment on four stage venues is planned. The Prospect Street Stage will feature the Castaways at 12:30 p.m., the Frost Kings at 1:30 p.m., and the Lou Gallo Band at 3:30 p.m. Entertainers who will be appearing on the South Street Stage will include: the Syncopated Seniors, 12:30 p.m.; jug- glers, stilt walkers, and a balloon artist, 1:15 p.m.; Outragehisss Pets, 2 p.m.; Bugs & Balloons Stage Show, 2:45 p.m.; From the Top Music Studio, 3:15 p.m.; Children’s Musical Revue, 4:15 p.m.; and the Robyn D’Angelo School of Dance, 5:15 p.m. Visit the Main Street Stage for the Bugs & Balloons Stage Show, 1:15 p.m.; Chil- dren’s Musical Revue, 2 p.m.; a juggling act, stilt walker, and balloon artist, 3 p.m.; and a magic act, 4 p.m. Evening entertainment will continue on the Ramsey High School lawn with the D.A.R. E. Idol Performers at 6 p.m. The Ramsey Wind Symphony will take the stage at 6:30 p.m., and the E Street Shuffle will perform at 8 p.m. In the event of rain, Ramsey Day will be held on Sunday, Sept. 8. A few scenes from last year’s Ramsey Day celebration. September 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 9 ‘Cheesecake Queen’ wins prizes at NJ State Fair “The Cheesecake Queen,” Lisa Dosch of Ramsey, has won several prizes at the 2013 New Jersey State Fair. Dosch’s blueberry cheesecake won first place in the blue- berry contest, her plain cheesecake won first prize and her coconut cheesecake won second in the cheesecake contest, and her “Perfect Pecan Pie Bars” won first place in the bar cookie category. Last year, Dosch won first place for both the plain cate- gory and the flavor category for her pumpkin cheesecake. “I’m constantly asked which is my favorite, and I hon- estly can say they all are,” Dosch said. “I created each one after flavors that I love. Each one has such a full body of flavor, creaminess, and taste, and the different types of crust only make it more difficult to decide.” Dosch makes a wide variety of cheesecakes, includ- ing an espresso cake with Kahlua, and an amaretto cake made with Amaretto Di Soronno and topped with sliced almonds. She also makes cherry, strawberry, cookies ‘n’ crème, peanut butter, chocolate chip, and piña colada. She notes that a whole plain cake weighs up to six pounds, Lisa Dosch of Ramsey displays the ribbons she received for her baking at this year’s NJ State Fair. while a whole flavored cheesecake can weigh up to seven pounds. This year, when it came time to decide which cheese- cakes to enter in the flavor category, she couldn’t settle on one, so she let the customers at her family’s business decide. Dosch bakes for the West Gate Restaurant in Nyack, which her family has owned and operated for almost 50 years. She asked the public to select a flavor to enter and, after over 100 submissions, the most popular choice was coconut. Dosch derives a good deal of enjoyment from her baking, and likewise enjoys watching others delight in her creations. “I tell everyone to let it melt in their mouth,” she said. “Then the full flavor fills your palate, and you’re in cheese- cake heaven. You can actually see the expressions on their faces and their body language change, and that is when I get the full satisfaction from all my baking.” People come from all over the tri-state area just for Dosch’s cheesecakes and have taken them as far as Florida, Chicago, and Detroit. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 4, 2013 Mahwah McOwen wins Distinguished Student Teacher Award Kevin McOwen, a post-baccalaureate student who completed Ramapo College’s teacher education certification program in 2012, was awarded the prestigious New Jersey Distinguished Student Teacher Award in June at Rider University. He was one of only 15 winners in the State of New Jersey. Each year, the New Jersey Depart- ment of Education publicly recognizes the year’s top graduates of teacher education programs in New Jersey’s colleges and universities through the New Jersey Distin- guished Student Teacher Award program. Each New Jersey college or university submits packets for the three top student teachers. An independent panel of experts evaluates each student’s submission. This year, for the third time in the last five years, a Ramapo College student was selected as a recipient of this prominent award. McOwen received his teaching certi- fication in mathematics and is currently employed as a mathematics teacher at Ridgewood High School. In addition, two 2013 Ramapo College graduates, Lauren Santaniello and Ruthann Inserra, were nominated for the award and were honored at the event. Anne DeGroot, assistant professor of teacher education, has coordinated the pro- cess of nominating students and submitting their packets for the past five years and attended the ceremony. DeGroot noted that Always active this recognition of achievement in student teaching is an outstanding honor for teacher education, the School of Social Science and Human Services, and Ramapo College. Mahwah Cub Scout Pack 258 met for a hike at Ramapo Reservation for its last event of the summer. Scouts participating in Pack 258’s June, July, and August events will receive a Sum- mertime Scouting Award. September 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 11 Cardiovascular exercise provides many benefits Active people tend to have varying views on cardiovascular exercise, or cardio. Often done at the end of a workout, cardio rarely evokes a staid response from fitness aficionados asked to share their thoughts on this valuable type of exercise. Fans of cardio will admit they love the feeling they get during and after a rigorous round of this type of exercise, which includes activities like running, cycling, and walking. There is no denying that cardio offers numerous benefits, many of which even avid athletes might be unaware. Cardio boosts brain power. Perhaps the least known benefit of cardio is its positive impact on the brain. During cardiovascular exercise, the brain is being flooded with chemicals that improve decision making, memory, and problem solving. Cardio can also help preserve memory and improve the ability to learn. While the physical benefits of exercise are widely known and notice- able to the naked eye, cardiovascular exer- cise can be just as effective at improving cognitive function. Cardio can improve your appearance. Improving physical appearance is a moti- vating factor for many physically active men and women, and cardio can go a long way toward improving physical appear- ance because it increases lean body tissue while reducing fat. Cardiovascular exercise is a healthy way to burn calories and lose weight. Cardio can help reduce the severity of preexisting conditions. Arthritis sufferers have long looked to cardiovascular exercise as a healthy way to relieve the pain caused by their condition. Water exercises like swimming are great cardiovascular exer- cises, especially for those looking to relieve arthritis pain. An exercise such as swim- ming keeps joints moving while strength- ening muscles surrounding those joints. Studies have shown that cardiovascular exercise also can lower blood pressure. Cardio can improve mood. Cardiovas- cular exercise can benefit men and women suffering from depression or those who are simply having a bad day. That is because the mood-boosting chemical serotonin is released to the brain during cardio, helping to improve mood and alleviate symptoms of depression or fatigue. Cardio can make tomorrow’s workout easier. Recovery time is important for ath- letes, many of whom want to ensure their bodies are ready for tomorrow’s workout even before they finish today’s exercise. Cardiovascular exercise helps to deliver more oxygen-rich blood to muscle tissue, aiding in tissue repair and recovery. The quicker your body can rebound from today’s workout, the more effective tomorrow’s workout will be. So even if you don’t enjoy that pit stop at the treadmill before you head home, it’s paying more dividends than you might realize. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 4, 2013 September 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 13 Be sure to get the facts about skin care tips With so many tips and tricks associated with skin care, it can sometimes be con- fusing to discern the help from the hype. While there are many worthwhile products on the market, many others are ineffective and simply not worth the price. However, certain care suggestions are universal and can help keep skin in top form. The most important thing is to protect skin from the sun. The American Cancer Society states that skin cancer is the most common of all cancers, accounting for nearly half of all cancers in the United States. More than two million cases of basal and squamous cell skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. Using a sunscreen product and limiting time in the sun during the peak hours of the highest exposure to UV rays (between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.) are the two steps that can dramatically reduce the risk of developing skin cancer. There is also special sun-pro- tective clothing that can help block UV rays. Wearing wide-brimmed hats and long sleeves and pants also can protect the skin. Tugging, rubbing, and pulling on the skin can eventually lead to sagging and wrinkling. Although the skin is quite elas- tic and resilient, as one ages and skin dries out and becomes more delicate, it may be susceptible to more damage. Select soft cleansing pads or washcloths for washing the face and body. Avoid harsh soaps that can strip the skin of essential oils, unless a condition is present that requires the use of such cleansers. After showering, pat down skin so that some moisture remains on the body and apply a moisturizer to “lock in” that moisture. When shaving, be sure to do so gently, avoiding tugging on the skin, and shave in the direction the hair grows. Always use a sharp razor to avoid nicks and irritation. Keep in mind that shaving may be a more gentle method of hair removal than depila- tory creams or waxing. Contrary to popular belief, shaving does not cause hair to come back thicker or darker. At the initial grow-back period, the hair ends may be blunt, which could give the appearance of thicker hair, but that hair really is not thicker. Smoking has many negative conse- quences, including the ability to wrinkle and damage the skin. According to the Mayo Clinic, the repetitive action of purs- ing the lips to draw on the cigarette and squinting the eyes against the smoke can lead to deep lines and wrinkles. There is also something more sinister taking effect. Smoking is known to narrow the blood vessels in the body, including the tiny capillaries found in the outermost layers of skin. Lack of blood flow also means lack of oxygen and nutrients reaching the skin to keep it healthy. Smoking also may damage collagen and elastin -- the fibers that give skin its strength and elasticity. Further- more, the tar in cigarette smoke can stain the skin, giving a yellowish appearance. Too much stress can take its toll on the body. In addition to causing lack of sleep, stress can cause hormonal changes that lead to breakouts and even hives. Slow down and take steps to reduce stress. The skin is the largest organ of the body, and, at times, it can seem invincible. However, skin is not immune to disease or other conditions, so men and women should emphasize skin care as part of their groom- ing routines. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 4, 2013 The python gags The PBS show, “Nature,” recently presented a factual account of how Burmese pythons, dumped in the Ever- glades by their former owners, had taken to eating cute animals, grew to enormous bulk due to lack of competi- tion, and then moved on to challenge the alligators as the swamp’s top predators. Many “Nature” shows are worth watching until you memorize the dialogue. The shows on birds of paradise and hummingbirds were two of one could actually watch while eating supper. Watching pythons eat stuff was beyond that other great PBS show, “Secrets of the Dead,” where only the titles are deliberately disgust- ing. We saw a metaphorical example of that when one of my much younger colleagues took the chop through a situa- tion that was not his fault. In his case, the python did not do as well as those in the Everglades, but that cannot be blamed on a young man who worked as hard as he did and was obviously learning his job quite well. I will not mention his name because I wish him well and do not want anything vaguely negative to turn up under his name that might interfere with future employment somewhere a little higher on the food chain. The metaphorical python, dropped off in the subur- ban forest that is northwest Bergen County, was the most recent attempt to seize control of the advertising market that revolves around Paramus, which is a Lenape Indian word that means “shopping center.” Supplemented by the Corridors of Doom that Route 17 and lower Route 4 have become, and whatever may be left of downtown Hacken- sack, where people used to ride their horses or oxcarts to shop when I was a little kid, there is enough advertising in Paramus support one media giant: one as in single, all alone, or autonomous. One. About three years ago, a corporate entity capitalized on the fact that most people obtain their national and state news from computers and other electronic sources, such as they are, and decided to launch a computer-accessible news source where people could not only read an account of what had happened at last night’s meeting but even comment about it under their actual or assumed names. Print journalism as we knew it seemed about to become an anachronism or a regional oddity limited to places where there was not enough advertising to support even a small newspaper. The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1963 was a whole lot worse, but losing your job when you do not want to retire and move to such places is edgy. Once before, something like this happened except that the technology was different. About 20 years ago, another outside money man decided to buy up most of the smaller newspapers in northwest Bergen County and the greater Paramus area, and make them into something that was corporate rather than personal and could be produced by one worn-down professional journalist and a gaggle of eager amateurs, and then strangle the Hackensack mega- paper. They literally aimed to hire a guy with a divorce and a drinking problem as the editor and kids with zero experience as the reporting staff. This was the python pitted against the alligator, which actually had some pro- fessional news people on staff. The cute animals moved through the python’s digestive tract while the adversaries stalked one another. We all know what happened. A couple of python sur- vivors got together and started the paper you are reading now. “The Outlaw Journalist” column appeared in the first issue and has appeared ever since. Despite the pho- tograph with all those cap-and-ball revolvers -- unloaded, I assure you -- the column was not based on visual ter- roristic threats. The premise was that while other papers had big-time sacred cows and secret enemies, and treated their hirelings like serfs, our paper treated employers like fellow Americans with full sets of human rights, did not play Celebrity Manhunt trying to compromise politi- cal figures who did not kowtow to us, and did not cover up wrong-doing because the culprits belong to the same country club or political party. We told the truth as northwest Bergen County people knew it. The schools are pretty good, but far from per- fect and way too expensive; some municipal agencies are over-staffed; and destroying historic houses and knocking down trees to cover land with artificial turf and asphalt contributes to regional flooding. Ridgewood actually has parking problems. A couple of the other schools are really not all that great, and some teachers should not have been employed. It worked! There were enough people out there who respected editorial integrity to give the paper an ample number of repeat readers. We kept growing. Meanwhile, back in the media Everglades, the alligator would appear to have gobbled down the python. One day we got the news that so-and-so editor had been fired and that so-and-so publisher got out of the country because he always liked England better and we were still in print -- and have been ever since. We like northwest Bergen County better than anyplace. Our readers are smart enough to spot a phony and our advertisers are smart enough to know that they should not pay vastly larger amounts to compete with Paramus and Hackensack. About the time the previous python slid down the sur- viving alligator’s gullet, this moved from being my night job to my day job. Another self-proclaimed genius bought the trade paper where I hung my editor’s visor and decided that he would make millions by firing people who knew their jobs and replacing them with eager young kids and part-time adults. One day we call came to work and found the computers unplugged, the swivel chairs on top of the desks, and the paper files spilled out all over the back alley where we parked when we could find space. Everybody who was not of the same ethnic group as the publisher was fired on the same day. My wife inconveniently lost her job the same week, and my daughter got admitted to Princeton about the time this all transpired. Back at the last real family-owned paper in Bergen County, I got some expanded hours and a bigger salary, and took up tutoring to cover the shortfall between two jobs and one. We survived with much prayer and thrift. Meanwhile, the trade paper that had survived for 50 years under the old management that had offered a minor pen- sion plan, tanked after 18 months under the cost-cutter. Abusive management may amuse people with inferiority complexes, but it never really works. Both kids finished college with a little help from Mom and Pop and their own part-time jobs, and both have chil- dren and own homes of their own. Right now, my two infant grandsons are having a contest to see who is the most precocious, while my one granddaughter holds the title for most precious. In the midst of preparing for my most recent new grandson’s arrival, we got the word that the latest python had been done in, this time not by the alligator, which may also be in bad shape, but by the economy. According to one reliable news source, the corporation was taking in about one-quarter of what it was paying out, so they did the usual U.S. corporate thing and cut the number of pro- ductive workers as opposed to the tactics of our overseas corporate competitors. In my career here, I have had some heated arguments with coworkers, but I have never been stabbed in the back. Show me a job you can say that about anywhere and I will show you a job that has great survivor potential, because the better workers will be reluctant to jump ship, and they will not be fired for irresponsible reasons. It is sad that people who were in no way responsible for bad corporate planning had to take the chop for it. How- ever, I would be a bit of a fake if I shed any crocodile (or alligator) tears about losing competition. Everybody claims to love competition. Everybody actually hates it unless they have a few loose screws rattling around upstairs. The people who really benefit from competition are the read- ers, because if newspapers make too many mistakes, show too obvious a personal or political bias, or charge exces- sive rates for ads that reach the wrong market, the readers and the advertisers still have a choice. We are that choice. Nobody is sad when a python dies, and alligators will never replace Bambi or Thumper as nursery favorites. I wish my younger colleagues well at a job somewhere else. Journalism is that kind of business. The python and the alligator should have known better than to tangle with us. I hear you can make shoes out of those things, and my fashion consultant tells me I need a couple of pairs. The Mahwah Board of Health, in conjunction with the Health Awareness Regional Program of Hackensack UMC, will offer a Diabetes Self-Management Program on Mon- days beginning Sept. 16. This six-week program will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Mahwah Public Library at 100 Ridge Road. Those with Type 2 diabetes and their caretakers are invited. The program will include tips on coping with fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress, and emotional issues, and healthy behavioral strategies to incorporate into daily life. A course textbook and light refreshments will be available. To register, log on to www.mahwahlibrary.org or call the reference librarian at (201) 529-READ. Diabetes management course set Zoning enforcement (continued from page 5) Justin Santagata, an attorney for Chai Lifeline, argued that allowing this client to continue to use the property while it is being litigated in the Appellate Division does no harm to Mahwah, but stopping the use would cause great harm to the people his client allows to use the property. He con- tended that the township showed no interest in enforcing the ordinance for several months after Carver’s ruling, so the continued use of the property must not be harmful to the township. Andrew Fede, Mahwah’s township attorney, argued that the municipality took no action to enforce its zoning ordinance since Carver’s decision in March because it was assumed that the illegal activity on the property would stop. He said the township received a letter of complaint from a neighbor at the end of May, and he contacted Chai Lifeline asking them to stop using the property in violation of the zoning ordinance, but they would not stop. “We want it to stop and it needs to stop,” Fede said. “It’s harmful to the neighbors.” Fede said if the activity is stayed by the court and con- tinues after that time, the township would issue citations to Chai Lifeline and bring them into municipal court. William Smith, the attorney for several neighbors of the Chai Lifeline property, told Carver his clients have been objecting to this use for more than four years and there have been three decisions rendered that found Chai Life- line’s current use is a violation of the township’s zoning ordinance. As a result, he said it is appropriate to enforce that zoning ordinance. Carver agreed, saying, “In March I ordered that the zoning ordinance didn’t permit this use and I don’t find any compelling reason (to change that) because there is no irreparable harm to stop the use for the short respite of family members. The property can still be used within the confines of the zoning rule and they are free to use it that way,” Carver said. “That’s my ruling unless and until I am overruled by the Appellate Division.” Following the court hearing, Santagata said he intends to now seek a stay of the enforcement of the zoning ordinance from the Appellate Division. Meanwhile, Fede advised that he expects that the township will proceed to take the appro- priate steps to enforce the zoning ordinance. September 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 15 Enjoyable event The Mahwah Senior Activity Center recently hosted an event with Heather Gordon, the acclaimed dancer from Ireland (at left). Gordon has performed as a Riverdance dancer. During her visit to Mahwah, she danced with the Senior Zumba class. Back-to-school (continued from page 6) • Increase in neediness, regressing developmentally, and behaving as though they were much younger. • Distant or depressed behavior. • Difficulty in carrying out a teacher’s instructions independently and being fear- ful of asking for help. • Lacking appropriate social skills, which may make them a target for bullying and name-calling. • Socially anxious and withdrawn in public – preferring to spend time alone. According to Heller, parents should not delay if they suspect their child may be struggling in school. “Too many parents wait until the signs of trouble have already caused their child too much pain and needless suffering,” she added. Established in 1990, the Children’s Center provides youngsters (ages two through 18) and their parents a wide array of counseling and psychiatric services. For further information about West Bergen’s Center for Children and Youth, call (201) 934-1160. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 4, 2013 Obituaries Michael Bernich Michael Bernich of Wyckoff died Aug. 25. He was 82. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Before retiring, he was a mechanic for Volvo Plus in Paterson. He is survived by his wife Erika and his children Vicky, Valerie, Mikelene, Audrey, and Thomas. He is also survived by six grand- children and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the VITAS Hospice, 70 South Orange Avenue, Second Floor, Livingston, NJ 07039. Rodolfo H. Corzo Rodolfo H. Corzo of Ridgewood died Aug. 22. Arrange- ments were made by Scillieri Funeral Home in Paterson. Evelyn K. ‘Lynn’ Hoag Evelyn K. “Lynn” Hoag died Aug. 11. She was 97. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ridgewood. She was a graduate of Duke University. She was a member of the Madison Beach Club, the Madison Winter Club, and the Madison Garden Club, and a former member of the College Club of Ridgewood and of the Black Hall Golf Club of Old Lyme, Connecticut. She is survived by her daughter Marcia Lynn Miller of Newburyport, Mas- sachusetts and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Jerome E. Hoag Jr., her parents Rose and Theodore Kleinmanns, and her brother William Klein- manns. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to TNA-The Facial Pain Association, 408 West Uni- versity Avenue, Suite 602, Gainesville, FL 32601-3248 or to a charity of choice. C. Gary Job C. Gary Job of Waldwick, formerly of Allendale, died Aug. 24. He was 64. He was the owner and operator of Job Excavating in Waldwick. He was a member of Saint Luke’s R.C. Church in Ho-Ho-Kus, where he served as an usher for over 25 years. He is survived by his fiancée Judy Fallon of Poughkeepsie, his mother Ann (Kurelja) Job of Waldwick, and his brothers Joseph of Ridgewood and Mark of Allendale. He is also survived by four nieces and neph- ews He was predeceased by his father Pasko Ciril (“Pat”) Job. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. May ‘Peter’ Foote Lee May “Peter” Foote Lee, nee May Katharine Strangfeld, of Bennington, Vermont, formerly of Cornwall, Connecti- cut; Dorset, Vermont; Allendale; and Englewood, died Aug. 19. She was 94. She received her RN from the Roosevelt Hospital School of Nursing in New York City in 1940. She was an involved community member who served on many boards and committees. She is survived by her daughters Katharine Lingamfelter of Stuart, Florida; Janet Stones of Bethel, Connecticut; and Cynthia Foote of Orchard Park, New York. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and her brother John Strang- feld of Chatham. She was predeceased by her first hus- band Charles C. Foote, MD, her second husband Earl G. Holmes, and her third husband James W. Lee; her sister A. Marian Strangfeld; and her brothers William, Richard, and Edward. J. Roger Masi, Esquire J. Roger Masi, Esq. of Ridgewood died Aug. 22. He was 59. He was a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College and Temple Law. He practiced law for over 25 years, served on the zoning board in Ridgewood for four years, and was a former member of the AM Rotary. He is survived by his wife Sherrill and his sons Roger, Christopher, and Nicho- las. He is also survived by his brother Dr. Robert Masi of Portola Valley, California. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memo- rial donations may be made to the Smile Forever Founda- tion, P.O. Box 306, Closter, NJ 07624. Pauline Massar Pauline Massar of Oradell, formerly of Fair Lawn and Midland Park, died Aug. 26. She was 63. She was the guid- ance secretary at New Milford High School for the past 15 years. She was the cheerleading coach, and a member of the PTO at Saint Joseph’s Elementary School in Oradell. She is survived by her husband Gary Massar; her children Chris- topher Massar and Diana Welsh, both of Virginia; and her sisters Judi Bonzkowski of Kinnelon and Linda Rosa of Suffield, Connecticut. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Myrtle Meyerhoff Myrtle “Mom” Meyerhoff, nee Frazier, of Ramsey died Aug. 22. She was 92. She was a member of the Ramsey Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her daugh- ter Myrtle “Dolly” Scalione of Ramsey and her sisters Mary Frazier and Violet Winters. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth Meyerhoff and her daughter Doris May Meyerhoff. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh- Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the Ramsey Fire Department, 25 South Island Avenue, P.O. Box 164, Ramsey, NJ 07446 or the Ramsey Ambulance Corps, 41 North Island Avnue, Ramsey, NJ 07446. Michelina ‘Mickey’ Murgittroyd Michelina “Mickey” Murgittroyd of Ho-Ho-Kus, for- merly of Jersey City, died Aug. 28. She was 85. She was a member of the Ho-Ho-Kus Seniors. She is survived by her daughters Bernadette Dolan and Angela Starr, three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Van EmburghSneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Esben Hart Rasmussen Esben Hart Rasmussen of Upper Saddle River died Aug. 21. He was 86. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and graduated from the Technical University of Denmark in 1950 with a master’s degree in chemical engineering. He came to America in 1954 and worked as a professional engineer for many years. In 1983, he joined Polytechnic University as a professor, and was appointed Dean of the Westchester Campus in 1996. He retired in 1998. He is sur- vived by his wife Anna Selma Andersen and his children Elisabeth Conboy, Eric Rasmussen, Annette DeGroat, Nils Rasmussen, and Christine Murphy. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrange- ments were made by Community Funeral Home of Passaic. Memorial donations may be made to Valley Hospice, 15 Essex Road, Paramus, NJ 07652; Saint Joseph’s Indian School, P.O. Box 100, Chamberlain, SD 57325; or a charity of choice. Barbara Redmond Barbara Redmond, nee Morris, of Waldwick died Aug. 25. She was 95. She graduated from Lake Erie College in 1940. She was a member of the Upper Ridgewood Tennis Club, West Side Presbyterian Church, and the College Club of Ridgewood. She was a volunteer at Kurth Cottage. She is survived by her children Martie Hovancik of San Jose, California and Christie Rutherford of Wyckoff, four grand- children, and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Pam Redmond of Marietta, Geor- gia. She was predeceased by her husband Jack and her son Jack Jr. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Liberty Humane Society, 235 Jersey City Boule- vard, Jersey City, NJ 07305. Donna M. Schillaci Donna M. Schillaci, nee Tassillo, of Mahwah died Aug. 22. She was 59. She is survived by her husband Nicholas A. Jr. and her children Nicholas A. III of Paterson and Angelo Sr. of Jupiter, Florida. She is also survived by two grand- children and her siblings Roberto Tassillo, Theresa Roseff, Gloria Tassillo, and Albert Tassillo. She was predeceased by her brother Michelle Tassillo. Arrangements were made by Patrick J. Conte Funeral Home, Inc. in Elmwood Park. Memorial donations may be made to DOULA at Valley Hospital. Margaret R. Van Grouw Margaret R. Van Grouw, nee Rose, of Wyckoff, died Aug. 25. She was a member of the Ebenezer Netherlands Reformed Church in Franklin Lakes. She is survived by her husband Leonard J. Van Grouw and her children Dr. Richard A. Van Grouw, Janet O’Keefe, Ronald Van Grouw, Ruth Ann Easterhoff, Raymond D. Van Grouw, and James L. Van Grouw. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and her siblings Cora Bush, Lambert Rose, and Wilbur Rose. She was predeceased by her daughter Mary Jean and three brothers and one sister. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Vermeulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to Netherlands Reformed Christian School, 164 Jacksonville Road, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444. September 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 17 Ramsey Review ESL training available Ramsey residents interested in becoming English as a Second Language tutors are invited to the tutor training workshop at the Westwood Public Library. The course will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 and 24, and Oct. 1 and 8. This training prepares tutors to teach adults to read, write, and speak English. All books and supplies are furnished free of charge for those tutoring for Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley Libraries, which includes the Ramsey Public Library. Upon completion of this training, tutors will be matched to students eager to learn English. Workshop registration is limited. Call Maureen Los- tumbo or Marge Taylor at (201) 664-7597 for more infor- mation or to register. For more information regarding the Ramsey ESL pro- gram, contact Ellen O’Keefe or Betsy Trum at (201) 327- 1445 or e-mail ramsey.esl@bccls.org. Chamber to meet The Ramsey Chamber of Commerce will meet on Sept. 16. The 6 p.m. session will be held at the Ramsey Public Library at 30 Wyckoff Avenue. Healing Mass set Father John Campoli will celebrate Mass and a Healing Service at Saint Paul’s R.C. Church in Ramsey on Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. Individual prayers for healing will be said. The service is open to everyone. Saint Paul’s Church is located at 200 Wyckoff Avenue. Gardeners to gather The Ramsey Area Garden Club will meet on Sept. 10 at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer at 55 Wyckoff Avenue. During the 6:45 p.m. session, floral designer and club member Carol Anton will present a demonstration on how to make a fall floral arrangement. The meeting will also include a forum on this summer’s garden plants. The public is welcome to attend the portion of the meet- ing that features the speaker. Club to participate in Ramsey Day The Woman’s Club of Ramsey will participate in Ramsey Day (Sept. 7) with a booth selling items to benefit the club’s charities. Tickets will be available for purchase for the club’s prize basket fundraiser. The baskets will fea- ture items for children and pets. Club members will be on hand to discuss the club’s activities and answer questions. Toastmasters welcome new members The members of Park Toastmasters invite Bergen County residents to the group’s Friday, Sept. 6 meeting. The session will be held at 7:15 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. There is no charge to attend. For more information, visit parktoast- masters.org or e-mail parktoastmasters@gmail.com. Park Toastmasters is the local chapter of Toastmasters International, the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to helping people improve their communication and leadership skills. Bereavement support group forming Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church in Ramsey will host an eight-week bereavement support group this fall. The group will meet on Wednesdays from Sept. 18 through Nov. 6 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the parish center located at 193 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Compassionate facilitators who have experienced personal loss will lead the program. To register, contact Judi D’Andrea at (201) 818-9588 or call the parish center at (201) 327-0976. Church announces programs The First Presbyterian Church at 15 Shuart Lane will host artist Lucy Janjijian at the First Friday Fellowship Lun- cheon set for Sept. 6. The group will meet at 11:45 a.m. Janjijian will discuss peacemaking. The Connections Book Group will discuss Wilkie Col- lins’ “The Woman in White” on Wednesday, Sept. 18 in the Metzger Room. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. The book was originally published in 1860 as a Victorian sensation- alist fiction novel. Collins uses the novel to expose social injustices of his time, in particular, the lack of legal rights available to married women. Copies of the book are avail- able at the Ramsey Library. For additional information about the book discussion, call Di French at (201) 327-4596. Crossroads (continued from page 3) rezoning ordinance arbitrary, capricious, and unreason- able, and therefore invalid. Carver explained that the council adopted the subse- quent rescinding ordinance without any factual basis or support on the record and in doing so violated the state’s Open Public Meetings Act by not providing proper notice of the meeting at which it was adopted, and did not review a report of the planning board prior to adopting the rescind- ing ordinance. Carver also ruled that there was no conflict of interest involved in the decision to adopt the rezoning ordinance because, while the wife of then council president John DaPuzzo 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 town- ship council and is not part of the Recreation Committee. “It is clear that the circumstances under which Ordi- nance 1684 was adopted present no cognizable conflict of interest which would serve to invalidate the adoption of the ordinance,” Carver wrote. Mahwah Mayor William Laforet praised the work done so far by the planning board, which is currently hearing the Crossroads application. “I think an awful lot of work has been done and prog- ress made not only by the developer but by the planning board who speaks on behalf of the community,” Laforet said. We’ve seen a lot of very significant changes made to the application that are inherently good for the community. They have done a very, very, good job crossing the T’s and dotting the I’s and not being swayed by politics and really being diligent. Their job is to protect the interest of this community and they are doing the job.” Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • September 4, 2013 ‘Blue Jasmine’ tackles rebuilding after scandal by Dennis Seuling “Blue Jasmine” is about a woman on the verge of a ner- vous breakdown. Jasmine (Cate Blanchett) moves from New York City to San Francisco to stay with her sister, Ginger (Sally Hawkins). The siblings are complete oppo- sites. Jasmine is used to great wealth and pampering, and finds it difficult to adapt to a new life after her husband (Alec Baldwin) is arrested for financial fraud. Ginger works as a cashier in a grocery store and is a down-to-earth pragmatist. Ginger feels sorry for Jasmine and takes her in until she can get back on her feet. The situation creates stress for all concerned, including Ginger’s boyfriend, Chili (Bobby Canavale). Because Jasmine has always had the best that money can buy, she is totally unprepared to function in a world that requires her to have skills of some kind. She does manage to get a job as a dentist’s receptionist, but devotes most of her time to swigging vodka and complaining about her lot in life. “Blue Jasmine” is a profound character study of a woman too fragile, unprepared, and terrified to acclimate herself to unfamiliar circumstances. Almost childlike in her inability to grasp what it takes to get along and pay one’s own way, she entertains fanciful, unrealistic ideas about her future. Ginger is her only refuge, though Jasmine never refrains from being condescending to her sister and her apparent contentedness with a blue-collar life. Blanchett takes on a difficult role, revealing all sorts of facets of Jasmine’s personality. On the surface, she is Cate Blanchett and Sally Hawkins in a scene from ‘Blue Jas- mine,’ directed by Woody Allen. a spoiled, aloof, irritating, bejeweled fashion plate. How- ever, viewers also see her as a rudderless dependent who would be nothing without her husband’s considerable wealth. At the same time, there is a fierce integrity in the way she maintains a death grip on her illusions. So along with revulsion and disdain, viewers also feel empathy and a great degree of fascination. People like Jasmine don’t pop- ulate the worlds of average folk, so there is a voyeuristic attraction as Jasmine navigates the obstacles of rebuilding her life in a new city. Blanchett turns in a flawless, Oscar- worthy performance. Parallels to “A Streetcar Named Desire” are inevitable. All the elements are here: the fragile lead character who has fallen on hard times and drinks too much, the rough-hewn brother-in-law who sees her for what she is, and the sister who tries to keep peace among the three of them. But the film has a unique identity and appears modern and timely, in part because of the recent Bernie Madoff scandal. The story director Woody Allen is telling focuses on the story after the media frenzy has died down, the courtroom trials have ended, and property has been seized. Though Jasmine has avoided jail, her “sentence” is to be tossed, unprepared, into a world that demands personal accountability. Director Allen makes generous use of flashbacks to fill in Jasmine’s history. Viewers see her living in affluence, expensively dressed, surrounded by servants, while turn- ing a blind eye to the questionable investment schemes by which husband Hal makes his millions. She turns that same blind eye to Hal’s numerous affairs, buying his denials and accepting his diamond-encrusted gifts. How much does she truly know? Where does her innocence end and her self-interested credulity begin? To the film’s great credit, it keeps viewers guessing until the very end. Hawkins does a fine job. Pleasant, generous, sympa- thetic, and hard working, her Ginger possesses the qualities Jasmine simply is unable to summon. Her chemistry with Canavale is excellent and it is easy to believe these two as a real couple with much in common. Chili may be a work- ing stiff but, as Ginger points out, he is no crook. Canavale fits so easily into the character of Chili that it seems as if he is hardly acting. He has harnessed the trick of making fictional people come alive. Andrew Dice Clay portrays Augie, Ginger’s former hus- band. Clay’s standup comedy act in the ‘80s was popular though vilified by women’s groups as obscenely sexist. 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You’ll reach over 47,000 households. 201-652-0744 www.villadom.com September 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • Page 19 Magicians team up for the ultimate heist by Dennis Seuling “Now You See Me” (Summit Entertainment) is about four magicians (Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Woody Har- relson, and Dave Franco), each with a specific skill, who team up as the Four Horsemen to stage a glitzy Vegas stage act that culminates in the robbery of a French bank. Though the police have no idea how they pulled it off, FBI agent Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo) and Interpol agent Alma Dray (Melanie Laurent) are called in to learn the secret behind the magic. This is a stylish picture with an unusually fine cast that includes Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine. Director Louis Leterrier moves the film along briskly, as the four magicians remain deceptively cool while under intense scrutiny from the law. Leterrier performs his own act of prestidigitation as he covers a lot of plot loopholes with cin- ematic pizzazz, a feat not altogether surprising in a movie about misdirection, smoke and mirrors, and illusion. This is a real popcorn movie: It is lots of fun while one is watching it, but does not have lingering substance. After watching it, several questions will arise, but by then one has gone along for the ride. A stronger, tighter script would have made “Now You See Me” truly stand out. As is, it is both a diverting excursion into a glamorous world of mega- stardom and an above-average caper film. Bonuses on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include the extended director’s cut with 16 minutes of never-before- seen footage, audio commentary with director Louis Leter- rier, an overview of the history of magic, deleted scenes, and a making-of featurette. “Arthur Newman” (Cinedigm) is a tale of two unlikely Jesse Eisenberg stars as world class magician J. Daniel Atlas in ‘Now You See Me.’ individuals who encounter one another during a particu- larly difficult midlife crisis. Wallace Avery (Colin Firth) despises his job. He has blown his one shot at living his dream and his relationships are in a shambles. Not want- ing to face his depressing life, he stages his own death and purchases a new identity as Arthur Newman. But his hope- filled new life is soon interrupted by beautiful, reckless, exciting Mike (Emily Blunt). Mike is troubled and is also leaving her life behind. Together, they set out on a road trip, stealing the identities of those they encounter and engaging in an elaborate game of role play and crime that leads far from home. Though intended as a lightly comic screen romance, the film comes off as rather somber. Both Firth and Blunt are fine, and their widely different characters make for some dramatic tension, but the movie has a feeling of incomplete- ness -- as if the script still needed work. Director Dante Ariola tentatively explores the theme of how a person feels as compared to how he is perceived by others, but never adequately ties this in with the narrative. The only extra on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is a behind-the-scenes featurette. “The Fugitive” (Warner Home Video) celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a new Blu-ray edition. Based on the 1960s classic TV series, “The Fugitive” won seven Acad- emy Award nominations, including Best Picture. Chicago surgeon Dr. Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford), unjustly accused of murdering his wife, must find the real killer, and the reason for the slaying, after being targeted in a nation- wide manhunt led by tenacious United States Deputy Mar- shal Sam Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones). Co-starring are Sela Ward, Joe Pantoliano, Andreas Katsulas, Jeroen Krabbe, and Julianne Moore. The film is highlighted by an early scene involving a train wreck, in which several cars derail and come hurtling toward Kimble. Today, such a scene would be concocted with technology. But director Andrew Davis used an actual (continued on Crossword page) Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • September 4, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) train, making the scene all the more remarkable. “The Fugitive” is an exciting film. It has star power, excellent performances, a first-rate script, and impressive production values. Bonus features include the pilot episode of the 2000 TV series, an introduction by Andrew Davis and Harrison Ford, two documentaries on the making of the movie, and the featurette “The Fugitive: Thrill of the Chase.” “Petunia” (Wolfe Video), contains quirky characters and lots of plot twists and turns. Charlie (Tobias Segal), gay but abstinent, has a dysfunctional family with a his- tory of avoiding real feelings. Mom (Christine Lahti) is a therapist who needs a shrink of her own. Dad (David Rasche) hides erectile dysfunction under an oblivious and disaffected non-personality. Brothers Michael (Eddie Kaye Thomas) and Adrian (Jimmy Heck) are hiding infidelity and sex addiction, respectively. Completing the family circle is mean New York City princess sister-in-law Vivian (Thora Birch). Director and co-writer Christian Ash sets up a number of odd characters in sitcom style, but his attempts at comedy are weak and a sense of déjà vu sets in as the plot unfolds. Lahti does a fine job as a woman torn between reality and what she really wants. She has good timing and knows how to make a comic line land. It is a shame she does not have better material. The pace is slow, most likely to provide time for the viewer to get to know the main characters, but this gives the movie a stunted, sluggish feel. Bonuses on the DVD release include director commen- tary and a radio interview with cast members Birch, Lahti, and Michael Urie. “The Lords of Salem” (Anchor Bay) is set in modern- day Massachusetts where Salem rock DJ Heidi Hawthorne (Sheri Moon Zombie) has just received a record from a band known as “The Lords.” The record contains an eerie, repetitious bit of music that soon has a disturbing effect on Heidi. In addition, a trio of strange women has suddenly taken an interest in her. An author (Bruce Davison) who made a guest appearance on her show has started to make some peculiar connections involving Heidi, the record, and the history of the town. Director Rob Zombie has a great deal of passion about horror without the talent as director to match. His re-do of “Halloween” was disappointing, and his other films are a mixed bag of violence, perfunctory scripts, and clichés. 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Dent repairs. 201-951-1810 Wanted Strips $22 By Mail September 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 23 Mahwah Minutes Pack 258 welcomes new members Mahwah Cub Scout Pack 258 invites boys in grades one through five to a fall Meet & Greet on Monday, Sept. 9. The event will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Mahwah Elks Club, 1 Foxwood Lane in Mahwah. Boys and their parents are welcome to learn about the pack. Den leaders will be available to answer questions, and registration materials will be available. For more infor- mation, contact Michelle Crowe-Paz at (201) 529-4447 or michellecrowepaz@gmail.com. Motorcycle Poker Run set Mahwah Fire Ladder Company #2 will host its Second Annual Lieutenant Patrick Roe Scholarship Benefit Motor- cycle Poker Run on Sunday, Sept. 29. Registration is from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Mahwah Bar & Grill on Island Road. The ride will travel the scenic back roads of New Jersey and New York, and conclude at the Mason Jar on Route 202 in Mahwah. Lunch will feature prizes, contests, and live music. The cost to participate is $25 for riders, $15 for pas- sengers, and $15 for lunch only. (Rain date: Oct. 6.) For more information, visit ww.mahwahladder2.com, call (201) 529-2711, or e-mail mahwahfireco2@yahoo. com. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Lt. Patrick Roe Scholarship Fund. Back-to-School Bag Sale set The Clothing Closet Ministry at the Ramapo Reformed Church will hold a Back-to-School Bag Sale on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Clothing Closet now has a wide variety of gently-used items for children and adults, including sweaters, jeans, dresses, shoes, blouses, sweatshirts, slacks, and more. Fill a bag for $3 and receive a free jacket or coat with every bag purchased. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the ongoing commu- nity ministry of the Ramapo Reformed Church. The church is located at 100 Island Road in Mahwah. Book group to discuss ‘Unbroken’ The Morning Book Discussion Group at the Mahwah Public Library will discuss Laura Hillenbrand’s “Unbro- ken” on Monday, Sept. 16 at 10:30 a.m. On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Force bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of Lieutenant Louis Zamperini, the plane’s bombardier, who was struggling to a life raft and pulling himself aboard. So began one of the most extraordinary odysseys of World War II. All are invited. The library is located at 100 Ridge Road. For more information, call (201) 529-READ. Organization expert to speak Jean Marie Herron of POSSE Partners, LLC will pres- ent “My Organized Child: From Homeroom to Homework” on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the Mahwah Public Library. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Herron will provide parents with tools for their children to keep school work and after school activities under control. This program is free, and registration is not required. Seats will be available on a “first come” basis. The library is located at 100 Ridge Road. Shepstock concert benefit set The life of Mahwah recording industry veteran Bob Sheppard will be cele- brated at the second annual Shepstock, a memorial con- cert and fundraiser set for Saturday, Sept. 7. Featuring the popular classic rock acts Hawk and The Past Mas- ters, this year’s event will take place at Mexicali Live Cafe, 1409 Queen Anne Road in Teaneck, and will benefit the Best Answer for Cancer Foundation. Show time is 6:30 p.m. Sheppard’s 10-year-old Evan Sheppard (Photo cour- son Evan will play drums tesy of Bill Menzel.) and sing with the reunion of his parents’ band. Evan is a student at Saint Paul Interparochial School in Ramsey. A special auction to benefit the charity is currently underway via eBbay. Links to the auction items and ser- vices can be found at www.facebook/shepstock.com. The auction will be closed at 9 p.m. the evening of the event, and winners need not be present. Donations to the charity may also be made to www.bestanswerforcancer.org. The Best Answer for Cancer Foundation, a 501c3, trains doctors in alternative cancer treatments, including Insulin Potentiation Therapy, and helps patients to afford those treatments. Tickets for the event are $15 and may be purchased directly from the Mexicali Live box office, or by calling Kathy Sheppard at (201) 406-0396. Museum announces new exhibit The Mahwah Museum, located at 201 Franklin Turn- pike, will reopen Sept. 7 with the new exhibit “Neighbor- hoods of Mahwah: 1913-2013.” This display will highlight the history, changes, and developments in Mahwah during the last 100 years. “Les Paul in Mahwah: A Tribute” will be downsized and will join the Donald Cooper Railroad as a permanent exhibit. The Mahwah Museum is open September through June, weekends and Wednesdays, from 1 to 5 p.m. Other museum venues include The Old Station Museum and 1929 Erie Caboose, located at 1871 Old Station Lane, which is open to visitors on Sundays, June through October, from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free for museum members and children. For more information about exhibits, events, membership, and volunteer opportunities, visit www.mahwahmuseum. org or call (201) 512-0099. The Mahwah Museum receives operating support from the New Jersey Historical Commission, Department of State. Afternoon concerts to resume The Mahwah Public Library, located at 100 Ridge Road, hosts free concerts on Sunday afternoons. Tickets are not necessary; seating is available on a “first come” basis. The first of the fall concerts will be held on Sept. 8, when the Robert Wylde Jazz Quartet will perform at 2 p.m. For more information, call (201) 529-READ. Elks plan Clam Bake The Mahwah Elks will host the group’s Annual Clam Bake on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 2 to 6 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine at 1 Foxwood Avenue, Mahwah. The bake will feature steamed clams, clams on the half shell, and clam chowder. Hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage and peppers, corn on the cob, and assorted beverages will also be served. Entertainment will be provided by the O’Dell Brothers. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages five through 12. Children under five will be admitted free. For tickets or more information, contact the Mahwah Elks Lodge at (201) 529-2906. Press releases for this column may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES II, III & IV • September 4, 2013