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Proceeds from the event will benefit Habitat Bergen’s veterans’ housing initiatives. For tickets and information about event sponsorship and advertising opportunities, visit www.habitatbergen.org, call (201) 457-1020, or e-mail jaceyr@habitatbergen.org. Circus coming to town The Franklin Lakes Lions Club will bring the circus to McBride Field (across from the Market Basket) in Frank- lin Lakes on Sunday, Sept. 29. Performances will be held under the big top at 1, 3, and 5 p.m. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to see performances by clowns and aerialists, and trampoline and balancing acts. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Children age two and younger will be admitted free. The show will be held rain or shine. Tickets may be purchased at Cartridge World in the Stop and Shop Plaza, Super Deli Mart at 809 Franklin Avenue, and TD Bank at the Urban Farms Shopping Center. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets early as seating is limited. For details, call (201) 615-1369. Fall Craft & Art Street Fair set The Ridgewood Fall Craft and Art Street Fair will return to the village on Sunday, Sept. 22 from noon to 5 p.m. Over 145 exhibitors will be set up on East Ridgewood Avenue with handcrafted items, fine art, and photography. There will be a large children’s area with inflatables, pony rides, a petting zoo, games, and face painting. Festival food and music will also be available all day. The fair, which will be held rain or shine, is sponsored by Ridgewood Parks and Recreation and promoted by P.J.’s Promotions. For further information, call (201) 666-1340. Clothesline Project exhibit announced The 20 th Annual Bergen County Clothesline Project exhibit will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at “The Green” across from the Bergen County Courthouse in Hackensack. Guest speakers will include New Jersey Senator Loretta Weinberg, Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle, and Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan. The special program featuring the speakers will begin at 1 p.m. This event is designed to raise awareness of the devas- tating impact violence has on the community. The exhibit will feature hundreds of T-shirts created by survivors of NBCUA proposes returning funds The Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority is considering returning half of the money from a bond reserve seven of the member municipalities believe is owed to them, but the affected towns are hopeful the full amount will be forthcoming as negotiations con- tinue. In a draft resolution sent to the member towns on Aug. 13 and scheduled for discussion and adoption at the NWBCUA Sept. 12 meeting, the commissioners propose to amend their 2013 budget by taking $800,000 from their “other reserves” account and applying it to a reduction in the annual service charges. The seven towns affected would each receive a cut in their fourth quarter payment to the authority proportionate to their user assessment. The mayors of the seven towns met last month to dis- cuss the proposal and were unanimous in their objec- tion to any reduction in the $1.6 million determined to be a fair refund. “Everyone is on board. We want back what we are entitled to,” said Waldwick Mayor Tom Giordano. “We’ve respected everything they’ve asked, but they are split 4-4. We want the money in our pocket.” The nine-member authority is short one member. Ironi- cally, Peter Dachnowicz , the Waldwick resident on the board, resigned earlier this year due to a relocation and a replacement has yet to be appointed by County Exec- utive Kathleen Donovan. “All the municipalities involved are in complete and total agreement that the full amount of $1.6 mil- lion should be returned, as we have already reduced the amount requested from the original $2.9 million,” said Waldwick Borough Attorney Craig Bossong. Waldwick took the lead in trying to recover the funds, initially personal violence, including sexual assault, domestic vio- lence, stalking, sexual harassment, and child abuse. Cre- ating shirts promotes healing by providing survivors with an avenue to break the silence of their victimization, and allows others insight into their personal experience. The event is hosted by healingSPACE at YWCA Bergen County (formerly the YWCA Rape Crisis Center) and the Bergen County Clothesline Project Committee. The day will include vendors and special performances. Visitors are invited to create their own shirts and pledge their support for the community’s anti-violence efforts. For more information, call (201) 881-1751 or e-mail heal ingspace@ywcabergencounty.org. Photojournalist to speak Join Photojournalist Linda Schaefer on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. as she shares her experiences in India with Mother Teresa. This program will be held at Saint Joseph’s Home, 140 Shepherd Lane in Totowa. The program is being pre- believed to be as much as $8 million, which had been placed by the original towns in the debt service reserve when the authority’s plant was built in 1965. The bonds matured last year, but rather than return- ing the money to the towns, the authority decided to use the money to fund current capital projects, to reduce annual charges to members and to offset future rate increases. According to the letter from NWBCUA Executive Director Mark Hurwitz which accompanied the draft resolution, the remaining funds, $798,983, will be placed in reserve to be applied to future rate stabiliza- tion in the 2015 and 16 budget years, “when significant service charge increases are projected,” the letter states. But Bossong pointed out that the authority has other surplus and reserves that it could draw from to create the stabilization fund. “Can the authority make a case for using the $800,000 better than the contributing communities? I think not,” said Midland Park Mayor Patrick “Bud” O’Hagan. “Even so, we have our financial needs, and it is our money not theirs,” he added. The original founding towns also object to late comers to the authority benefitting from the reserve fund without having contributed to its establishment. If the commissioners approve the resolution Thurs- day, the $800,000 would be distributed as follows: Allendale - $99,840 (12.48 percent); Ho-Ho-Kus - $41,360 (5.17 percent); Mahwah - $234,720 (29.34 per- cent); Midland Park - $70,800 (8.85 percent); Ramsey - $148,800 (18.6 percent); Waldwick - $104,160 (13.02 percent); and Wyckoff - $98,640 (12.33 percent). The other current member towns are Franklin Lakes, Ridgewood, Saddle River and Upper Saddle River. sented by the Auxiliary of the Little Sisters of the Poor. Schaefer will have signed copies of her book, “Come and See: A Photojournalist’s Journey into the World of Mother Teresa,” available for $20 each. Admission to the event is free. Wine and cheese will be served. (continued on page 22) Mahwah September 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 3 Vacant gas station will be redeveloped by Frank J. McMahon A vacant gas station property on Route 17 North, adja- cent to the West Ramapo Avenue overpass in Mahwah, may soon be redeveloped. The property includes two lots that do not conform to the township’s lot size requirement, but are slated for con- solidation into one lot of 38,313 square feet which, while still not conforming, would be closer to the 40,000 square feet requirement. The property is located in the B-40 highway business zone and is bordered to the north by the West Ramapo Avenue overpass and Route 17 right of way and to the south by two vacant lots consisting of about four acres. The lot fronting on Route 17 contains a decaying one- story masonry building. That lot was previously used as a service station, but that station’s gasoline pump islands and underground storage tanks have been removed from the site. The property behind that lot to the east is owned by Albert Shotmeyer of Midland Park, and that lot, which is adjacent to property owned by the Ramapo Reformed Church, is being acquired by Motorgas Oil and Refining Corporation, the owner of the applicant’s lot. ADPP Enterprises, Inc. is seeking site plan approval and several variances from the township’s zoning board of adjustment. The applicant plans to consolidate the two adjacent lots at the site, demolish the old building, and con- struct a new gas station and a one-story 3,398 square foot building that would contain a convenience store and a fast food restaurant with a drive-through window. ADPP also proposes the construction of a canopy over a four-pump fueling area with a 25,000 gallon underground fuel storage tank for three grades of gasoline and diesel fuel. At the last zoning board meeting, James Jaworski, the attorney for ADPP, advised the board that since this matter was presented to the board in October 2012, his client nego- tiated an agreement to acquire the adjacent property. The additional land, he said, would allow for a larger conve- Library hosts Director’s Pick Series The Mahwah Public Library, located at 100 Ridge Road, will present “Not a Feather, but a Dot,” a film by Teju Prasad, on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. This Director’s Pick Movie Series selection is a 60-minute documentary that examines the history, perceptions, and evolution of the Indian-American community. The film begins by identi- fying and deconstructing existing stereotypes surrounding the community, and shows a side of the South Asian com- munity not often seen. A question and answer session with Prasad will follow. This program is free. Seats will be available on a “first come” basis. nience store and a fast food restaurant, which he expects will be a Dunkin Donuts, although that contract has not yet been signed. Professional Engineer Jeffrey Martell then described the plan, which shows an entrance and exit to Route 17 with the fueling island and canopy located near the Route 17 side of the consolidated property along with nine parking spaces. Located to the east of the pump island would be nine more parking spaces, behind which would be the store and drive- through fast food restaurant. A drive-through lane would permit vehicles to travel counterclockwise around the convenience store to the drive-through window on the north side of the building and proceed past the pump island to exit the site. Martell also reviewed the variances being requested by his client. Besides the lot coverage variance, one variance would be for relief from the township’s ordinance that pro- hibits gas stations within 500 feet of schools, playgrounds, (continued on page 17) Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 11, 2013 Mahwah Auditor gives township good report card by Frank J. McMahon Auditor Lou Mai recently gave the Mahwah Council some good news about the financial condition of the town- ship for 2012. “I’m happy to say there are no recommendations for cor- rective action,” Mai said. “The debt is down $4 million over the last two years, which is commendable since other towns are increasing their debt, and the township responded to the storm (Hurricane Sandy) without any emergencies. The bond rating agencies look at those two things plus the man- agement of the municipality. In addition to reducing debt and evading emergencies due to the storm, the township is performing at 100 percent of its available best practices.” Asked by Councilman Steven Sbarra if there is any- thing the township could have done better, Mai said he understood there were some issues with overtime, but he pointed out that overtime is cheaper than hiring new people because new employees require more benefits. He pointed out there are other unique methods of compensation, such as merit pay for performance, but those methods have not yet been set up by the New Jersey Legislature. He also rec- ommended that the township continue to develop a reserve, or a “rainy day fund,” for health benefits for those years when the township might exceed the amount provided, which could cause tax cap issues. In response to a question by Councilman John Roth, Mai said the township is in good shape with its water and sewer finances due to the fact that Mahwah has a plan for what needs to be done and sets aside the necessary money. He said the two departments generally cannot be combined because not all residents receive the same services, but he could not answer if it would be proper to combine them without conducting a study to see if there would be a real savings. Responding to another question by Roth about how much of a reserve fund balance the township needs, Mai said that depends on the master plan for continuing main- tenance. Mahwah Township Administrator Brian Campion pointed out that the township is also building up a capital fund for major projects rather that borrowing money for them. Roth asked if the township would soon look at water and sewer rates given the good financial condition of the township. Campion responded that the sewer rates may be looked at within the next year if the Northwest Bergen County Utility Authority rates stabilize, but the water rates would not be reviewed. Mai added that, if the sewer charge by the NBCUA is reduced, that would be the time to review the sewer charges. (continued on page 23) September 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 5 Mahwah Maloney, Adlers to be recognized at gala ies the scientific evidence of neuroplastic- ity of the brain: There are no limits and no plateaus. Maloney retired from Intel this year. He plans to spend more time with his wife Margaret and their six children and pursue personal interests, including rowing and the study of Chinese languages. Adler Aphasia Center will be presenting the 2013 Advocacy Award to Maloney at the center’s 10 th Anniversary Gala, “Stars of Innovation,” on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Bill Bradley Sports and Recreation Center at Ramapo College Campus in Mahwah. Maloney, the keynote speaker, will address Sean Maloney learned resilience early in life, grow- ing up in gritty South East London, the youngest of six kids, and getting kicked out of school at age 15. It was an unlikely launch for a man who was to become head of Intel’s worldwide sales organization, the first Sean Maloney (left) and Mike and Elaine Adler. chairman of Intel China, and a well-known visionary in the technology industry. That resilience is what Maloney drew upon in February 2010, when he suffered a stroke that left him with aphasia and right-sided paralysis. Doctors didn’t know whether he would ever walk or talk again. The doctors didn’t know Maloney. Within two years of having his stroke, he took the lead of Intel China, but only after being given the enormous challenge of learning Mandarin. He now has more than a mil- lion Web followers, one of the most popular micro-blogging sites in China. He embod- his career and how he is successfully living with aphasia. Adler Aphasia Center founders Elaine and Mike Adler will also be honored at the gala. Their vision to create an innovative program to help those with aphasia build their communication skills and improve their quality of life has changed the lives of thousands of people with aphasia and their families throughout the world. Adler Apha- sia Center is considered the gold standard of which other aphasia programs throughout the world have replicated. The Adler Aphasia Center, a non-profit (continued on page 23) Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 11, 2013 Mahwah Planning board denies car wash application by Frank J. McMahon The Mahwah Planning Board has denied an Upper Saddle River resident’s application for a car wash/detailing business in a building formerly occupied by a car detail- ing business. The subject property is located at 40 Franklin Turnpike at the intersection with Fox Lane. Stephanie Levin submitted a tenant application under the business name of ABH, LLC to operate a hand car wash with a mechanical power dryer, an automobile detailing center with after-market accessories sale and installation, and an above ground power electric lift. In addition, Levin planned a waiting room with free coffee for customers; a refrigerator to sell soda, energy drinks, bottled water, and snacks; and an ATM. According to Planning Board Attorney Peter Scan- dariato, the proposal was supposed to be a basic tenant application to which the planning board normally gives an administrative approval based on its finding that the pro- posed use, or intensity of use, does not require any addi- tional improvements. However, the application elicited an extensive discussion involving Mayor William Laforet, who is also a member of the planning board; several other board members; Scandariato; Michael Kelly, the township’s engi- neer; and David Scillieri, the applicant’s attorney. The discussion centered on how the property was going to be used and if that proposed use was the same as had been formerly operated on the site. After being told by Scillieri that the proposed use is a permitted use, Laforet pointed out that when the prior use was approved in 2004 it was approved for automobile detail- ing only because the board was concerned about having the appropriate parking spaces on the site and the potential for stacking cars in a queue that could cause a traffic problem on Franklin Turnpike. “What has changed since then?” he asked. Scillieri responded that detailing and hand car washing are the same thing as opposed to a mechanical car wash that is used at other locations. “My concern is that is a dangerous intersection and, since 2004, the traffic counts have gotten greater, not less,” Laforet said. He emphasized that the original application was approved only for detailing. “I’m very concerned about the impact on that intersection,” he added. Laforet also argued that detailing and car washing are not the same because he argued that when a car is detailed it must be left at the site for a day, while a car wash takes 10 minutes. Scillieri claimed stacking would not be a problem at the site because, when motorists looking for a car wash see a (continued on page 8) September 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 7 Ramsey Retired police chief hired as security officer Former Upper Saddle Police Chief Michael Fanning has accepted the position of safety and security officer in the Ramsey Public School District. Last week, Ramsey Trustee Jim Meiman explained that the district’s superintendent, Dr. Matthew Murphy, has the authority to make staff appointments over the summer subject to the board of education’s approval in September. At press time, Fanning was expected to be on the job when school opened on Monday, Sept. 9. Meiman, who is chairman of the district’s School Security Committee, noted that many candidates had applied for the position, but Fanning seemed to be the right fit. “We had many very capable candidates who applied for the position,” Meiman said, adding that Fanning is unique due to his experience in law enforcement and within the Ramsey community, where he has lived for many years. The trustee noted that, since Fanning retired as chief, he has served as a volunteer coach and substitute teacher in Ramsey. “He is familiar with the kids and the problems they face,” Meiman said, “He had everything we were looking for.” The trustee said he expects the school board will officially endorse Fanning. “I’ve been in touch with the superinten- dent, and he informs me that, since Mike accepted the position, he has been at the school meeting the principal and the assis- tant principal,” Meiman said. He added that, while Fanning will primarily be at the high school, the officer will be a resource at the district’s other schools as needed. Fanning retired as Upper Saddle River’s chief of police on Aug. 1, 2011. He had logged more than 25 years of service, including five years as chief of police. His law enforcement career has included operational, managerial, and administrative experience. He began his police career in 1986 as a police radio dispatcher followed by an appointment as a police officer assigned to patrol. After serving as a patrol officer, Fan- ning was assigned to the detective bureau. Upon his promotion to sergeant in 1997, he was assigned to the patrol division as a super- visor. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2005 and served as executive officer in charge of the uniformed section of the police depart- ment. He became chief the following year. Fanning has been active in various civic and professional organizations and with youth athletics. He has served as a member of the Bergen County Police Chiefs Associa- tion and on its executive board, and has been a member of the New Jersey State Associa- tion of Chiefs of Police and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He has received numerous awards and honors for his professional contributions. In Ramsey, Fanning will report to the assistant principal. His job description states: “The security officer promotes student responsibility, assists the professional staff with the safety of student(s) and staff, and maintains the security of the facilities.” The qualifications for the new post included a minimum of 20 years of experi- ence in law enforcement, good interpersonal skills, excellent integrity and moral charac- ter, and a retired law enforcement permit to carry a handgun. Fanning will be responsible for vari- ous duties, including monitoring the overall security of the facility, providing assistance during emergencies, and challenging unau- thorized visitors. His responsibilities also include notifying personnel if there is evi- dence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide, or individuals who appear to be under the influence of alcohol, con- trolled substances, or anabolic steroids. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 11, 2013 Area Prep work Jackie Shaffer, Center for Food Action manager Jim James, Kyle and Kaylie Shaffer, and Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Ro- tarians Rob Parker (in rear), Tim Shaffer, and Sarina Mazza fill backpacks for local school children. The Rotary Club, in partnership with the CFA and Ramsey Staples, is providing school supplies for qualifying children. The Rotary Club is funding the effort, and the CFA distributes the backpacks as needed to its locations in Mahwah and Ringwood. Each pack contains notebooks, pens, pencils, pencil holder, Post- it notes, a dictionary, and easy-to-use supplies. The Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club serves Allendale, Mahwah, Ramsey, Upper Saddle River, and Saddle River. Car wash nixed (continued from page 6) queue of cars there, they will drive to another car wash location. But Laforet and other members of the board did not agree with that argument. Scandariato suggested the applicant prepare a site plan to show if any improve- ments are needed to accommodate this business, but Scillieri claimed that would be an unnecessary burden on his client since there are no changes to the building pro- posed other than the striping of the parking area and he said he didn’t see what a site plan would accomplish. “I contend our application is for detail- ing and auto accessories and to do car wash- ing,” Scillieri said. “I would argue this is a permitted use in this B-12 zone according to the town ordinance.” The discussion then turned to the number of parking spaces required for the two bays and the six employees. Laforet claimed 16 spaces are needed and it is not possible to provide 16 spaces on the site. “I just think the application fails on the need for 16 parking spaces and you can’t put 16 spaces here; that’s it,” board member Daniel Weixeldorfer agreed. Board member Charles “Chuck” Jandris pointed out to Scillieri that there were prob- lems with the last operator of this site who was supposed to be doing detailing only on the site but was found to be doing other things there, and the board was trying to keep his client from doing the same thing. Scandariato suggested Scillieri file for a variance with the zoning board if he feels he has a good reason to get one and to explain to that board why his client does not need to meet that parking requirement. Based on a motion by Jandris, the board then denied the tenant application. September 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 9 Massage Envy to host Healing Hands for Arthritis On Sept. 18, Massage Envy’s Closter and Waldwick loca- tions will join our national network of over 900 locations across the country to partner with the National Arthritis Foundation and help the fight against arthritis. The one-day event, “Healing Hands for Arthritis,” was designed to build awareness and raise funds for this crippling disease. On this day, Massage Envy will donate $10 from every massage and facial to the Arthritis Foundation. Arthritis strikes over one in five Americans, and that number is growing. This disease is debilitating and painful. Approximately 300,000 children suffer and are unable to live a pain-free life. “Partnering with the Arthritis Foundation is a natural fit for us as we know that regular therapeutic massage can help relieve the symptoms of this terrible disease that affects so many. There is no better way to give back than to treat yourself, a friend, or family member to a therapeutic relax- ing massage or healthy skin care facial,” said Sol Glastein, owner of both the Closter and Waldwick locations. Reservations are being accepted on a first come first serve basis, so book an appointment now. See ad below for details. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • September 11, 2013 Labor Day fireworks under finance-based study by John Koster The poor financial results of the most recent Labor Day fireworks and the poor attitude of people who would rather watch from the Boulder Run Shopping Center parking lot than pay the $10 admission have convinced the Wyckoff Township Committee to begin a study that could lead to the end of a cherished tradition. The fireworks display at the field behind Wyckoff Town Hall is the township’s vol- unteer fire department’s major annual fundraiser. “It’s an extravagant display,” said Wyckoff Township Committeeman Douglas Christie, a long-time Wyckoff volunteer firefighter. “Unfortunately, the turnout was just short of dismal. We only have two fundraisers a year and it didn’t work out well for us at all.” The other, much smaller fundraiser is a Golf Outing. “I had a good time, but I share all our concerns,” said Township Committeeman Kevin Rooney, concurring with the town- ship committee’s informal decision for a study of the costs of the display in terms of booking the fireworks contractor and the police officers for crowd security. “I think it’s prudent that we do this before moving forward.” “We need to have a meeting with a large group of people, beginning with the fire department and including the police department and the financial depart- ment.” Last week’s low turnout was cited as stemming from the humid weather, the wet ground, and the threat of further rain. A serious problem, however, revolved around the fact that shoppers and other viewers in large numbers park their cars at Boulder Run and enjoy an adequate view of the fireworks without paying an admission fee. “There’s a better crowd in the ‘cheap seats’ than in the paid seats,” Christie said, admitting that the topic made him somewhat upset. Attempts by firefighters to collect money from the Boulder Run spectators had sometimes encountered rude responses, and the financial results were unimpressive. “You pass the helmet and you get a pretzel, you get a bottle cap, or you might get a button,” Christie said. The demographics appear to have changed from the days when Wyckoff was a more close-knit and less affluent com- munity, Christie said. He noted that many people were out of town for the Labor Day weekend and that the fire depart- ment might have erred in not postponing the fireworks for a week when schools reopened and parents with school-age children returned to town. Fireworks burst with color over Wyckoff Town Hall. Wyckoff Township Attorney Rob Landel suggested that having the fire- fighters sell the tickets door to door, as he said was done in Allendale, might have brought in more revenue. Sue Winton, a resident who spoke from the audience, said that having the Eisen- hower Middle School or Ramapo High School bands perform might attract band parents to swell the crowd, a suggestion that township committee members indi- cated was worth considering. The members of the township com- mittee said the meetings with fire depart- ment and police department officials were a first step to evaluate whether the spirit that the fireworks represented was worth operating at a deficit or break-even as opposed to raising money. “To keep going just for the spirit might not be the correct approach,” Rooney said. September 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • Page 11 Plan denounced as part of international conspiracy by John Koster Wyckoff’s emphasis on “Nifty Fifty” recycling and sustainability was once again criticized by long-time township resident and Tea Party activist Sue Winton. Winton, a regular at Wyckoff Township Committee meetings, said the township committee members did not realize that environmentalism was being used to lower America’s standard of living. “I’m concerned because you bought into this,” Winton said. “Your notions and intentions may be honorable, but theirs are not.” Winton read and presented a detailed statement she said was from the Republican National Committee describing the emphasis on the environment as stem- ming from United Nations Agenda 21, initiated at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Devel- opment in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1992. Winton’s printed report said the emphasis on “sus- tainable development” views the American way of life of private property ownership, single-family homes, private car ownership, individual travel choices, and privately owned farms as destructive to the environ- ment. The report said that social justice was described as the right and opportunity of all people to benefit equally from the resources afforded them by society and the environment and that this would be established by socialist/communist redistribution of wealth. The United Nations plan, she said, was being advanced by groups such as Smart Growth, Wildlands Project, Resilient Cities, Regional Visioning Projects, and other “green” or “alternative” projects. She urged Wyckoff to reject any grant monies attached to those policies. Brazil, where the conference took place, has been cited for widespread destruction of rain forests to pro- mote cattle ranching and cash-crop agriculture. In recent years, Wyckoff has used state and county funds to help acquire park lands in concert with outright donations from several affluent residents, notably the late Warner Brackett who gave the Gardens of Wyckoff to the township. Historically, the founder of the National Park System, Abraham Lincoln, and the most active proponent, The- odore Roosevelt, were both Republicans and wildlife preservation was supported by Congressman John F. Lacey, a Stand-Pat (conservative) Republican far to the right of Theodore Roosevelt. The members of the township committee thanked Winton for her report but made no further comment. Wyckoff actively promotes recycling with commin- gled pickup and last year declined to pick up grass clip- pings, urging that the clippings be composted or left in place as natural mulch. The township also distributed sample energy-efficient light bulbs at Wyckoff Town Hall earlier this year. Abundant Life Church ready for fall Abundant Life Reformed Church in Wyckoff will begin its fall season on Sunday, Sept. 15 with a full roster of programs. “First half” activities will include Sunday school and the Adult Bible Study at 9:15 a.m. Bible Study groups will be introduced to the Internet video, “Online Play Book.” After the half-time break, which will include coffee and treats, the program will move into its second half with the 10:30 a.m. worship service. The choir and the first of four messages from Pastor Chris Jacobsen, “The Church: Built on God’s Word,” will be featured. Subsequent messages from Pastor Jacobsen will include “The Church: Planted in Prayer,” “The Church: Blessed to Be a Blessing,” and “The Church: Sent into the World.” The post-game wrap-up at 11:45 a.m. will be a picnic on the church lawn. All are welcome. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite team jersey. Abundant Life Reformed Church is located at 475 Lafayette Avenue in Wyckoff. For more information, call (201) 444-8038, e-mail office@abundantlifewyckoff.org, or visit www.abun- dantlifewyckoff.org. Club sets October membership event The Woman’s Club of Wyckoff will host a Member- ship Coffee on Monday, Oct. 14. The event will be held at 11 a.m. at the clubhouse at 176 Wyckoff Avenue (next door to the firehouse). Women who are residents of Wyckoff and nearby towns are welcome to attend this informal event. Organized in 1921 and federated in 1922 as a member of The New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs, the club continues its long tradition of volunteerism, charity, intellectual, and educational enrichment. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • September 11, 2013 Cadillac Club sets show, earns region status The Cadillac Club of North Jersey, founded in 1991 by Wyckoff resident Bob Walton, will hold its Annual Fall Cadillac Show on Sunday, Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fireplace Restaurant, 718 Route 17 North, in Para- mus. The CCNJ invites the community to relive the days when giant land yachts designed and built in Detroit ruled the roads and gasoline was 25 cents a gallon. Those were the days when automobiles had personality and panache and enthusiasts waited breathlessly each fall to see the latest models. Approximately 50 Cadillacs from at least six decades are expected to participate. All vehicles manufactured by Cadillac Motor Division from 1903 to 2014 are welcome. All body styles, including coupes, sedans, convertibles, limousines, pickup trucks, SUVs, ambulances, flower cars, and hearses are invited. Cars at least 15 years old will be judged via Peoples’ Choice balloting by car owners and spectators. Cars from 1999 and newer may participate as display only. Registration is free for all Cadillacs and LaSalles 1942 and older. Spectator admission is free. The Cadillac Club of North Jersey is an active group Expert to discuss social media The Wyckoff YMCA invites parents to mark their cal- endars for the Oct. 16 Parent Connection program, “Social Media in Education: What Parents Need to Know.” This 7 p.m. event will be presented by New Milford High School Principal Eric Sheninger, who will discuss how schools and educators are using social media to improve com- munication, enhance public relations, increase student engagement, and teach digital citizenship. An educational administrator, Sheninger firmly believes that effective communication, listening, support, shared decision making, and the integration of technology are essential elements of the transformation of school cul- tures. He has emerged as an innovative leader in the use of social media and Web 2.0 technology as tools to engage students, improve communications with stakeholders, and help educators grow professionally. A National Association of Secondary School Princi- pals Digital Principal Award winner (2012), Phi Delta Kappa Emerging Leader Award recipient (2012), and winner of Learning Forward’s Excellence in Professional Practice Award (2012), Sheninger is a Google certified teacher, Adobe education leader, and an ASCD 2011 Con- ference Scholar. He co-authored “Communicating and Connecting with Social Media: Essentials for Principals” and “What Principals Need to Know about Teaching and Learning Science.” He writes about education-related topics for the Huffington Post, and is a co-creator of the Edscape Con- ference. Sheninger sits on the FEA Board of Directors, and was named to the NSBA “20 to Watch” list in 2010 for technology leadership. Sheninger now presents and speaks nationally to help other school leaders embrace and effectively use technology. He has also received rec- ognition for his blog, “A Principal’s Reflections.” There is no charge for Sheninger’s October program. For more information, contact Parent Connection Coordi- nator Kathy Scarpelli at (201) 891-1820. The Wyckoff Y is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. dedicated to the restoration and preservation of all Cadil- lac vehicles and encourages owners to drive, display and enjoy their cars. Activities include shows, parades, ice cream runs, “cruise-ins,” an annual banquet, and special Cadillac events. CCNJ recently received full region status from the board of directors of the International Cadillac & LaSalle Club. The CCNJ’s members join more than 7,000 CLC members worldwide. The CLC, founded in 1958, orga- nizes many local, regional, national, and international events, including an annual Grand National, a Grand European, regional Cadillac shows, and regional driving tours. It also produces a monthly, award-winning maga- zine, “The Self-Starter.” To be accepted as a full region, a provisional region has one year in which to demonstrate its club has an active membership, has a local newsletter, hosts at least one Cadillac show each year, and that all of its region’s mem- bers are also members of the national CLC. The more than 100 member Cadillac Club of North Jersey, now also known as the North Jersey Region of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club, met and exceeded all of the requirements. Lois Harriman of Prospect Park is the current CCNJ president. Other CCNJ board members are Roy Garretson of Clifton, Dave Carney of Paramus, Rob Harriman of Prospect Park, and Steve Calandra of River Edge. Michael Cascio of Clifton is the national delegate to the CLC. CCNJ Founder Walton is also co-author of the criti- cally acclaimed book, “Route 66: The People, The Places, The Dream,” a Jay Leno’s Book Club selection. All Cadillacs are welcome. For membership infor- mation, call Dick Bankart at (201) 664-7672. Other club information can be found at cadclubnj.org or by calling (201) 888-8727. The club website is http://www.Cadillac- ClubNJ.org. September 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • Page 13 Local equestrians succeed at State Fair, Horse Show Equestrian Eryn Lindner of Wyckoff, a senior at Indian Hills High School, recently competed at the New Jersey State Fair, where she won first place in three classes and overall Champion in the Low-Chil- dren’s (under 18) Jumper Division riding Bendigo. Lindner has been riding for three years and competing for only two-and-a- half years. Her trainer is Hope Delle Bovi. Some of Lindner’s team members also won or placed at the Sussex County Fair Horse Show: Noelle Bianiculli of Ramsey, a sophomore at Sacred Heart University won first, third, and champ in the Itty Bitty Division; Emily Drake, a senior at Mahwah High School, won first, third, fourth, and fifth in Pre-Children’s (under 18) Hunter and Equitation; Melissa Katz, a junior at Rutgers University, placed seventh, eighth, and tenth in Low-Adult Equitation; and Hope Delle Bovi won first, second, fifth, and champ in the Itty Bitty Division riding Indian Hills High School sophomore Laura Keller’s horse Diablo. “I feel so lucky to be able to ride and compete,” Lindner said. “Everyone at Saddle Ridge (Riding Center) is so support- ive and always willing to help one another. I’m proud of my teammates and looking forward to more great shows in the future.” An equestrian athlete must be self-moti- vated as this is not a high school sanctioned sport. Through the United States Eques- trian Federation, competitive riders can Eryn Lindner on Bendigo, right, with owner/trainer Hope Delle Bovi at the New Jersey State Fair, Sussex County Horse Show. receive recognition by meeting the train- ing and showing requirements of the USEF Varsity Athlete program. Lindner has just completed her third year in this program. Even though a rider competes on an indi- vidual basis, the Saddle Ridge Show Team consists of riders and their trainers work- ing together. The team trains every day and many of the riders also work managing the office, scheduling lessons and trail rides, and as summer camp counselors who teach campers about riding and horse care. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 11, 2013 Bombing and threats: Remember the last time? The horror of using poison gas on civilians in Syria has prompted the usual American response: The Syrians are told to behave like civilized people or get bombed. As a way of showing compassion to people otherwise not much esteemed in an American public forum -- Muslims were involved on both sides of this outrage, both as villains and as victims -- this may have been a concession to some sort of lingering humanitarian impulse. As a way of running for- eign policy, it was plumb stupid. The second dumbest thing in the world is to bomb areas full of civilians to avenge the killing of some of those same civilians. The dumbest thing of all, especially in the Middle East, is to make a threat and fail to carry it out. Once upon a time, the United States took the sort of inter- est in China that we now take in the Middle East. One spe- cial interest group wanted to defend the Christian missions in China and another special interest group wanted to keep China open to Anglo-Saxon commercial interests, vitally concerned with a huge market where people understood the concept of money – the word “cash” is Chinese for small copper coins -- but were, in those days, notoriously bad at mechanical applications of technology. British schoolboys smugly told one another, “Japanese make machinery; Chi- nese break machinery.” Japan had been Britain’s official ally in keeping the Russians out of China where the British had both missionaries and business operations, and, above all, keeping the Russians out of India where the finances of the British Empire were intimately entangled with keeping the Asian Indians from developing mechanical skills. Those Chinese who were not devoted Christians dis- liked the “white faces” (the British) and the “red beards” (the Russians) about equally, but were far less hostile to the Americans and -- prior to the seizure of Manchuria for crass economic needs -- to the Japanese, seen as the most progressive people in Asia once you got past their arro- gance. Herbert Hoover, who had survived the Boxer Rebellion of 1900 and who spoke Chinese, dubbed the Japanese a nation of “70 million egotists,” but admired their courage and relative honesty. Hoover also recognized that the Japa- nese lacked the numbers to colonize China as Britain had colonized India and Burma and coastal parts of China such as Hong Kong and Shanghai. Hoover’s advice was: Hands off on both sides. Support peace if possible, but do not send troops. No conquest of China is ever permanent. The Mongols and the Manchus married, emulated, drank, and doped their way into political impotence, and the Arab and Jewish merchants in the medieval silk trade were totally absorbed by their Chinese business partners and employees. The wild card was the Soviet Union and the Soviet sympathizers in Roosevelt’s administration. Nobody much cared what the Chinese did to one another according to Han Suyin, a Eurasian author who said more Chinese girls were assaulted by other Chinese at Nanking in 1926 after Chiang Kai-shek consolidated his power than by the Japanese in 1937. More Chinese soldiers fell in battle against Japan in 1937 but more Chinese heads were probably lopped off by Chiang’s executioners in 1926. The executions were photographed. The U.S. kept right on selling weapons to both sides. So did the Germans and the Russians. The oil embargo that started the U.S.-Japan war came only after the Japanese took over a French colony in Indochina, where patriots had been opposing French rule for decades. United States News, since defunct, ran a global map with simple drawings showing just how easy it would be for the United States to bomb Japan off the map in case of trouble. The piece ran on Oct. 31 and read, in part: “Japan is today within range of bomber attacks from seven major points. Bases at these points are being kept at wartime strength and readiness by the United States, Britain, China and Russia.... “In airline miles, distance from the bases to Tokyo are as follows: Unalaska, -- 2,700; Guam -- 1,575; Cavite (in the Philippines) -- 1,860; Singapore -- 3,250; Hongkong (sic) -- 1,825; Chungking - 2,000; Vladivostock -- 440... “Tokyo, city of rice-paper and wooden houses...Osaka... hastily expanded during the last three years, the arms fac- tories are built of wood. Acres upon acres of these wooden buildings in and near the city present a highly vulnerable target for incendiary bombs...” Simply put: Blow them up, burn them up, and do not worry that we might ever have to fight them in a war on the ground where American kids could get hurt. The day after the war began at Pearl Harbor, the Japa- nese blew up most of the American bombers at Clark Field (near Cavite) and then diverted a whole army from their strategic goal -- the Dutch East Indies and its oil and rubber -- to destroy the U.S. Luzon Army based in the Philippines and the U.S. Marines on Guam. Hong Kong and Singapore were conquered after much less memorable fights. Nobody after that took the British seriously in Asia. The Japanese and the Americans fought over the Aleutians for more than a year, but the weather made air strikes on Japan inadvis- able. Attempts to bomb Japan from China flopped when the Japanese routed the Chinese Nationalist Army with the support of angry Chinese peasants who hated the white faces and the red beards. The Soviets never let us use Vladi- vostok. They were happy to let the United States and Japan, both anti-communist nations, slug it out so they could pick up the pieces after the war, which they did. North Korea, where the president reportedly just executed his girlfriend and the musicians in her band for singing about sex, is a monument to the Soviet system in north Asia. Readers who think I am making this up can find a two- page copy of the United States News piece in Professor Michael Sherry’s superb book, “The Rise of American Air Power and the Creation of Armageddon,” which churns up nightmares for flag-wavers who dote on the bombing and burning of huge numbers of German and Japanese women and children as a way to get at Hitler and Hirohito. Oddly enough, American aircraft never targeted the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, and the Royal Air Force never targeted Heidelberg, just as the Luftwaffe never targeted Oxford. By mid-1943, once the Axis defeat was certain after Stalin- grad and Kursk in Russia and Midway and Guadalcanal in the Pacific, planning already envisioned postwar coopera- tion. The 650,000 German civilians and 800,000 Japanese civilians who were blown up or burned alive were simply expendable for political reasons. Hitler, like the paranoid coward and murderer he was, ordered V-1 and V-2 attacks on London civilians even after the D-Day Landings of June 6, 1944 meant his defeat was certain. The bombs killed 3,000 Londoners. Winston Churchill then ordered increased area bombing of German cities and 200,000 Germans were killed. This cheered up the British, but Churchill lost the post-war election after he compared the British Labour party to the German Nazi Party. The multiple officers’ plots to kill Hitler and Japan’s offers of a negotiated peace were shrugged off. Do not expect to hear about them from Stephen Ambrose or Tom Brokaw. Just wave that flag really hard and look for some- body else to blow up now that we need the Germans and the Japanese to stabilize regional economies. In the end, the Japanese responded against overwhelm- ing industrial and military force, first with as attack at Pearl Harbor and then with suicide pilots. Remember who else used suicide pilots in a sneak attack some of us could see from our neighborhoods? Remember who then attacked Iraq, which was not involved in the Sept. 11 outrage? Once you get involved in ground invasions, you soon find out that the kind of people who join the present vol- unteer army, though often brave to a fault, are not suited to constructive peace-making or the understanding of other cultures. A number of them murdered women and children at point-blank range. You do not make friends that way. Today, even the American Legion, whose members are genuinely patriotic and love America, urges that the United States proceed with caution. Not one of the first dozen members who responded to the official Legion position urging caution favored any American involvement in Syria on either side. We see our deployment of woman and homosexuals as examples of how progressive our society has become. The people on the other side see us as morally bankrupt. Some Canadians are said to fear an American annexation, and you are more popular in Eastern Europe if you travel with a German passport than with an American passport. Since last count, 11 nations have some sort of nuclear weapon option, and places like Iran and North Korea are said to be working toward that point. We would be well disposed to return to the role of the world’s best friend sending food and medicine instead of the biggest bully in the schoolyard. Letters to the Editor Lauds sponsors, volunteers Dear Editor: The Mahwah Public Library would like to thank all of our 2013 Teen Summer Reading Club sponsors, includ- ing Applebees/Doherty Enterprises, Inc., Aquarium Adventure, The Chicken and Rib Crib of Mahwah, DQ of Mahwah, Ernie’s Ice Cream, Inserra Supermarkets, Inc., Moe’s Southwest Grill of Mahwah, New Jersey Devils, New Jersey Jackals Baseball Team, New York Football Giants, New York Jets, New York Renaissance Faire, Planet Swirl of Ramsey, Rita’s of Mahwah, Seiko Corporation of Mahwah, ShopRite of Ramsey, and Wah-Sing Chinese Restaurant of Mahwah. We thank everyone for their sup- port and encouragement. The library would also like to thank all of the wonder- ful teen volunteers for helping to run the numerous teen programs we had, and for doing the everyday “behind-the- scenes” tasks. Their help was truly appreciated in making this a really great summer all around. The Mahwah Public Library would also like to express how proud we are of all of the teens who helped to make this summer exciting and successful. Many Mahwah teens participated in this year’s Teen Summer Reading Club, “Beneath the Surface.” By reading books and other mate- rials, answering challenging questions, and attending teen programs, teens earned special prizes. Some of the great programs that teens participated in included a hugely popular and successful “Teen Takeover Night,” book discussions, wonderful crafts, movie mara- thons, video game programs, art, science, acting work- shops, and so much more. Again, the library is very proud of all of the teens who worked so hard, and made this a memorable summer for all involved. Denise Jukniewicz, Teen Librarian Mahwah Public Library Mahwah It is the policy of the Villadom TIMES to have a signed copy of letters to the editor in our files. Please fax a signed copy to (201) 670-4745 or drop a signed copy in the mail to Villadom Times, P.O. Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Signed letters may also be dropped off at our office located at 333 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. September 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 15 Ramsey Review Leisure Club plans events Al Crescenzo will discuss unclaimed property rules and time limits for abandoned bank accounts when he addresses the Ramsey Leisure Club on Sept. 10. Crescen- zo’s program will include information on locating dormant bank accounts and state regulations. On Sept. 24, Jean Marie Harron of Clutter Busters will present tips on home organization. Programs are held at 11:30 a.m. at the Lutheran Church located at 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. The club will hold its Christmas Party at the Brown- stone Inn in Paterson on Dec.10. Members are encouraged to save the date. Rummage Sale slated Saint John’s Memorial Episcopal Church will hold a Rummage Sale on Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28 at the church located at the corner of Main Street and Franklin Turnpike. The sale, which will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day, will feature clothing for the entire family, shoes and accessories, toys, miscella- neous kitchen and household items, linens, decorations, and more. For more information about this event and other activities at Saint John’s, call (201) 327-0703, e-mail ellen. joyce@stjohnsramsey.org, or visit www.stjohnsramsey. org. The church’s weekly worship schedule includes Sunday Services at 8 and 10 a.m., and a Celtic Mass on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Muti to discuss ‘Essays for My Father’ Ramsey author Richard Muti will discuss his book, “Essays for My Father: A Legacy of Passion, Politics, and Patriotism in Small-town America” at the Well Read Book Store on Sept. 12. The program will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the bookstore located at 425 Lafayette Avenue in Haw- thorne. “Essays for my Father” is a collection of essays about Governor Chris Christie and New Jersey politics, the national political scene, unnecessary wars and wrong- headed government, rare displays of political courage, not- so-rare displays of political cowardice, an Italian-American heritage shared by 17 million Americans, public employee unions, and other public policy issues. Muti has published this collection in honor of the 100th Anniversary of his father’s birth. Mauro Richard Muti had a profound influence on the author’s lifetime of public ser- vice as a Navy pilot, prosecutor, community volunteer, mayor, and school board trustee. 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. Seniors plan events Ramsey seniors are invited to the annual Senior Picnic on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The noon event will be held at the municipal pool on East Oak Street. The picnic will feature grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, salads, dessert, and more. The cost to attend is $5. Ramsey seniors may sign up at borough hall, 33 North Central Avenue in Ramsey. The seniors will travel to Storm King Arts Center in New Windsor, New York on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The center features 500 acres that provide the setting for a collection of more than 100 sculptures. Lunch will be at Torches on the Hudson, followed by a short walking tour around Museum Hill. Seniors will board the tram to view the sculpture garden. Signup at borough hall has begun. The cost is $55. Checks should be made payable to Ramsey Seniors. Tai Chi beginners are welcome to an Open House set for Thursday, Sept. 12 at 2:30 p.m. at the senior center in Finch Park. An eight-week session of Tai Chi will begin on Sept. 19. The class will meet at 1 p.m. and costs $10. Attendees may sign up at borough hall. Tai Chi sessions for experienced practitioners will meet at 2 p.m. on Thursdays beginning Sept. 12. The cost is $15. Pickleball players now play on Tuesdays and Thurs- days at 4:30 p.m. The group meets at the Ramsey Tennis Courts. New players are invited to join the Bocce Boys. The group meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the Ramsey Pool Courts at 10 a.m. 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. 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. Book group to discuss ‘The Woman in White’ The Connections Book Group at First Presbyterian Church, 15 Shuart Lane, will discuss Wilkie Collins’ “The Woman in White” on Wednesday, Sept. 18 in the Metzger Room. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. The book was origi- nally published in 1860 as a Victorian sensationalist fic- tion 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 available at the Ramsey Library. For more information, call Di French at (201) 327-4596. 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 facilita- tors who have experienced personal loss will lead the pro- gram. To register, contact Judi D’Andrea at (201) 818-9588 or call the parish center at (201) 327-0976. Daisy Troops seek new members Ramsey girls are invited to join the local Daisy Troops. All girls who will be entering any Ramsey kindergarten program, or who reside in Ramsey, are eligible to join. Reg- istration forms are available in the children’s department of the Ramsey Library, located at 30 Wyckoff Avenue. Completed application may be mailed to: 237 West Oak Street in Ramsey. Information may also be e-mailed to travelgav@yahoo.com. Ambulance corps seeks new members The Ramsey Ambulance Corps is seeking volunteers to serve as EMTs and drivers, and to handle administrative tasks. For 60 years, the corps has been dedicated to pro- viding emergency medical care to the residents and busi- nesses in the community. The independent, not-for-profit organization is staffed by trained volunteers. Membership is open to individuals 16 years of age or older. Training and certification are provided. For more information, call President Laura Behrmann (201) 341-1243 or e-mail memb ership@ramseyambulance.org. Drive to benefit CFA The Chiro Health Spa of Ramsey will be collecting food for the Center for Food Action in Mahwah now through Sept. 30. The center is in need of non-perishable items, including peanut butter, jelly, canned meat and tuna, macaroni and cheese, rice, beans, hearty soups, pasta, cereal, spaghetti sauce, canned fruits and vegetables, 100 percent juice, dia- pers (sizes 3, 4, 5, 6), infant formula, baby food, and dental hygiene products. Donations may be dropped off at the spa at 50 South Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey. Call (201) 962-7633 for details. Braille Bible group seeks volunteers Braille workers are invited to volunteer at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer located at 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. The church hosts groups that meet to press and collate Braille Bibles and Christian publications. All fin- ished books are sent free of charge to the blind and visually impaired in more than 120 countries around the globe. For details, call (201) 327-0148, e-mail office@redeemerramsey. org, or visit redeemerramsey.org. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 11, 2013 Obituaries Donald E. Brennan Donald E. Brennan of Ho-Ho-Kus died Aug. 26. He was 78. He graduated from Saint Anne’s Academy in Manhat- tan and attended Iona College. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Florida Southern College, which he attended on a baseball scholarship. He signed a major league con- tract with the Washington Senators, and went on to play baseball in the Boston and Washington farm systems. An injury prematurely ended his baseball career. He coached the Saint Luke’s Grammar School’s basketball teams and the Stan Musial Ho-Ho-Kus baseball team. He served as presi- dent of the Ho-Ho-Kus Youth Activities Council and was a member of the Ridgewood Toastmasters Club. He had a long career in promotional advertising. With two others, he founded a New York City advertising agency that featured displays and promoted national brands. He was a member of Upper Ridgewood Tennis Club, Ridgewood Country Club, and the North Fork Country Club in Cutchogue, Long Island. He was a parishioner of Saint Gabriel the Archangel Church in Saddle River. He is survived by his wife Donna (nee Stahl) and his daughters Peggy, Karen, MaryJane, Terri, and Anne. He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Joseph J. Brennan. Memorial donations may be made to Valley Hospice, 15 Essex Road, Suite 301, Paramus, NJ 07652. A memorial Mass will be held at Saint Gabriel’s on Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. Joanne Cazin Joanne Cazin, nee Parry, of Ho-Ho-Kus, formerly of Maywood, died Sept. 3. She was 69. Before retiring, she worked as a human resources assistant manager for Gim- bels in Paramus. She was a parishioner of Saint Luke’s R.C. Church in Ho-Ho-Kus and was past president of the Rosary Society. She was a member of the Catholic Slovak Sokol Chapter 219. She was a longtime donor at the Bergen Blood Bank and crocheted blankets for the babies at Valley Hospital. She is survived by her husband William Cazin and her children Clifford F. Ainsworth III and Matthew B. Ainsworth, both of Maywood. She is also survived by her mother Martha Parry (nee Sipka) and her brother Richard Parry of Poway, California. She was predeceased by her father Stephen Parry and her sister Ilona Parry. Arrange- ments were made by Vander Plaat Memorial Home in Para- mus. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Luke’s R.C. Church, 340 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423. Peter Comtabad Peter Comtabad of Silver Ridge Park Westerly, formerly of Wyckoff, died Aug. 30. He was 94. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He worked for Chiquita Brands, Inc. in New York City, Boston, and Montvale for 52 years, retiring as the director of inland transportation. He is sur- vived by his daughters Joan Bardenhagen of Manchester and Deborah Conner of Lavallette. He is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Marian; his siblings Adrian, Lena, Lucy, and Ada; and his son-in-law Robert Bardenhagen. Arrangements were made by Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals in Toms River. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, woundedwarriorspro- ject.org. Margaret ‘Peggy’ B. Grey Margaret “Peggy” B. Grey of Bay Head, formerly of Ridgewood, died Aug. 29. She was 55. She was a graduate of Ridgewood High School and attended Radford College in Virginia. She was an aspiring decorator and antiques expert. She is survived by her children Carolyn Hudson of Westwood, James Grey of Ridgewood, Christine Grey of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Maggie Grey of West- wood, and one grandchild. She is also survived by her siblings Kathleen Dilts of Ridgewood, George Bogden of Mahwah, and Suzanne Streeter of Mountainside. She was predeceased by her parents George and Carolyn Bogden. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to the Social Service Association of Ridgewood, 6 Station Plaza, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Theodore Karaminas Theodore Karaminas of Midland Park, formerly of Dumont, died Sept. 2. He was 90. He was born in Athens, Greece and he was a member of the Greek Royal Navy. He came to the United States 60 years ago. He was a self- employed tool and dye maker until his retirement in 1992. He is survived by his wife Mary “Starr” (nee Pappadeas) and his daughters Helen and Stacey. He is also survived by four grandchildren and his sister Marika. He was prede- ceased by his siblings George, Andreas, Jenny, and Chris- tina. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Timothy Edward Linnartz Timothy Edward Linnartz of Waldwick died Aug. 30. He was 29. He was a 2003 graduate of Waldwick High School. He was an electrician and an accomplished pianist and guitarist. He is survived by his parents Ed and Peggy Linnartz of Waldwick and his brothers Christopher, Curt, and Kevin. He is also survived by his Tante Irene, Uncles George and Russ, and five nieces and nephews. Arrange- ments were made by Mack Memorial Home in Secaucus. Robert S. Monteith Robert S. Monteith of Ramsey died Sept. 3. He was 89. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a banker who served many establishments over the years. Most recently, he was president of Ridgewood Savings Bank and a member of that institution’s board of direc- tors. He was a past president of the Bergen County Chap- ter A.I.B. He served as past president of the Ramsey Fire Department, the Ramsey Board of Education, and the Ramsey Library. He also volunteered with Ramsey Little League, Scouting, and the Ramsey Soccer Association. He is survived by his children Robert of Ramsey, William of West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, Melissa of Northamp- ton, Pennsylvania, Richard of Mahwah, and Gregory of Ramsey. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife M. Berenice Monteith, his parents Joseph and Jennie Mon- teith, and his sister Harriet Keinath. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Odette Morozewicz Odette Morozewicz of Mahwah, formerly of Fair Lawn, died Aug. 29. She was 83. She was born in Charleroi, Bel- gium where she met her husband, American soldier Wil- liam Morozewicz. She is survived by her children William, Ronald, and Linda Salemo. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by M. John Scanlan Funeral Home in Pompton Plains. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Edward ‘Chief’ Nagle Edward “Chief” Nagle of Franklin Lakes, formerly of Glen Rock, died Sept. 1. He was 85. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a U.S. Marine veteran of the Korean War. Before retiring in 1987, he was a foreman for Sandoz Colors and Chemical in Fair Lawn. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Jean Nagle of Franklin Lakes, his children Edward J. Nagle of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylva- nia, Darrell R. Nagle of Mahwah, and Glynis Jean Eustice of Stockholm. He is also survived by six grandchildren and his siblings Beatrice Perna of Little Egg Harbor, Lillian Chaney of Henderson, Nevada, John Nagle of Toms River, and Miriam Wierzbicki of Tennessee. He was predeceased by his grandson Edward Nagle III and his brother Frank Nagle. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Wyckoff YMCA, Strong Kids Campaign, 691 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff NJ 07481. Alexander Felipe Savino Alexander “Alex” Felipe Savino of Waldwick died Sept. 1. He was 23. He was born in Bogotá, Colombia and gradu- ated with honors from Rutgers University in May 2012. He was an animal keeper at the Bergen Zoo. He is survived by his father Ralph DiGirolamo, his mother Paula DiGi- rolamo, and his sister Alea DiGirolamo. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Friends of Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652. Nancy Solimando Nancy Solimando of Wyckoff, formerly of Flushing, Queens, died Sept. 4. She was 96. Before retiring, she was a sales associate at Stern’s in Long Island. She was a member of the Saint Kevin’s Rosary Society in Queens. 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At right: Spinella displaying her artwork and certificate. Gas station redevelopment (continued from page 3) churches, hospitals, public libraries, or institutions for dependent children. Martell pointed out that, while church property is adjacent to his client’s consolidated property, the church building is on Island Road, which is more than 360 feet from his client’s property. Other variances include one for the 22 parking spaces provided where 50 are required, the size of those park- ing spaces, the amount of landscaping required at the site (which Martell said is difficult to meet due to the size of the fuel pump area), and the size of the fence around a portion of the rear of the property. During the meeting, Jaworski said his client does not wish to install sidewalks, but agreed to contribute the value of the sidewalks that would normally be required for this project to the township’s sidewalk bank, and to provide a flagpole at the site for the American flag. In addition, it was pointed out that the diesel pumps will have low flow noz- zles, which service passenger vehicles only and not trucks. Meanwhile, concerns were expressed about the access to and from the site, which might conflict with traffic on Route 17; the ability of tractor trailer trucks to navigate the site; and the fact that there would be two different busi- nesses at the same site. The public hearing on this application will continue on Sept. 18. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • September 11, 2013 Derbez, Peralta star in ‘Instructions not Included’ by Dennis Seuling Valentin (Eugenio Derbez) is a single guy in his thirties living in Acapulco who fancies himself quite the ladies’ man, luring a parade of pretty women to his bachelor pad for one-night stands. One day, one of his conquests, Julie (Jessica Lindsey), shows up with a baby, claims it is his and, after asking for cab fare, takes off. Valentin is left holding a baby girl, thoroughly flummoxed as to how to care for her or what being a parent involves. After several missteps in child care, he decides it is best for baby Maggie to be brought up in the United States, where she will have greater opportunities. In California, Valentin’s daring dive to save Maggie draws the attention of a movie director who is seeking a stuntman. Val- entin soon embarks on a career taking risks for high pay in the film industry. The film moves ahead quickly to when Maggie (Loreto Peralta) is seven. She and Valentin have bonded, and he has become a devoted father/friend to her. Derbez is a well-known sitcom star in Mexico. “Instructions not Included” is his directorial debut. The initial scenes are filled with obvious comedy bits and slapstick as Valentin is shown to be a Valentin (Eugenio Derbez) and daughter Maggie (Loreto Peralta) share a quiet moment in ‘Instructions Not Included.’ carefree fellow with few responsibilities or concerns other than finding his next conquest. Derbez is hardly the traditional romantic lead, so it is difficult to fathom his appeal to women. The movie is problematic in that it veers awkwardly from broad comedy to serious drama, without adequate transi- tions, so the shift is jarring. What begins as a lighthearted romp turns into a heavy drama. The first half of the film is the best, as the audience follows Valentin from average Joe to high-salaried stunt pro- fessional. This unlikely vocation makes sense in light of a prologue in which Val- entin’s father (Hugo Stiglitz) repeatedly exposes young Valentin to great danger to make him fearless in life. The lessons, though worthy of child protective service intervention, have taken root and Valentin confronts his fears by literally jumping from high places. The cartoonish quality of Derbez’s per- formance in the first half of the film dis- appears during its melodramatic second half. A combination of Buster Keaton, Jerry Lewis, and Roberto Benigni, Derbez easily sells the comic moments, but has greater difficulty convincing with the straight dramatic scenes. Neverthe- less, his screen chemistry with Peralta is outstanding and is largely responsible for making the movie work despite its flaws. The writers have incorporated some surprises along the way that seem con- trived and excessively sentimental when they are revealed, but Derbez’s per- formance manages to tie together the picture’s assorted subplots featuring eccentric characters. Rated PG-13, “Instructions not Included” is a commendable attempt to tell a story about a man thrown into an unexpected situation and trying, despite complete unpreparedness, to rise to the occasion. As the film moves along, view- ers see Valentin more as a real person than as a caricature. Skyline Theatre Company announces 2013-2014 season Skyline Theatre Company has announced its 2013- 2014 productions, marking the start of the group’s fifth season at the George Frey Center for Arts and Recreation in the Fair Lawn Community Center. This year, Skyline will present one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals, a heart-warming holiday favorite with a twist, and a hilarious take on Shakespeare’s classics. The season will begin in the fall with “Funny Girl,” the Broadway musical smash that made Barbra Streisand a star of stage and screen. Comedienne Fanny Brice had a career that spanned from vaudeville to the Ziegfeld Fol- lies to Hollywood as she became one of the most cele- brated entertainers of her time. Audiences will follow her life as she rises from the Lower East Side to Broadway and finds the one man she loves, no matter what. Featur- ing the classic hit songs “People” and “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” “Funny Girl” played over 1,300 performances on Broadway and will be at Skyline from Oct. 11 through 13. This winter, Skyline will revive the company’s peren- nial holiday favorite, bringing Dickens back for another Bergen County tour de force performance. Dustin Charles will star in the breathtaking one-man adaptation of “Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol” for special per- formances at the Maywood Public Library on Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m., and at the Anna Maria Ciccone Theater at Bergen County Community College on Tuesday Dec. 17 at 12:30 and 7:30 p.m. Charles stars as Dickens and all of his unforgettable characters from his 1843 novella. This adaptation by Greg Oliver Bodine serves up the magical story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from miser- liness to redemption with warmth and humor. At one hour in length, it is a holiday treat for the whole family. Skyline will bring the gift of laughter to Bergen County by presenting “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).” This irreverent romp with the Bard delivers all 37 plays in 97 minutes. These madcap men in tights will appear May 2 through 4, 2014 as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave the audience breathless. Tickets are $28 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $18 for students. To purchase tickets online and for details, visit www.skylinetheatrecompany.org. Ticket reservations may also be made by phone at (800) 474-1299. Cook Up Some Business! Advertise your restaurant in The Villadom TIMES. You’ll reach over 47,000 households. 201-652-0744 www.villadom.com September 11, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • Page 19 Saga continues with ‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’ Spock (Zachary Quinto) and Captain James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) plan their response to an attack on Starfleet headquarters in ‘Star Trek: Into Darkness.’ by Dennis Seuling “Star Trek: Into Darkness” (Paramount Home Entertainment) is the latest episode in the saga of the starship Enterprise and its crew. Captain James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) violates Starfleet’s strict rule not to interfere with alien civilizations as he and Spock (Zachary Quinto) flee from painted primitive beings through their planet’s red-vined vegetation. With Spock in peril, Kirk disregards all protocols and is later called on the carpet for it and stripped of his command. An attack on Starfleet headquarters by disgruntled colleague John Harrison (Benedict Cumerbatch) results in an order from Starfleet Admiral Marcus (Peter Weller) to seek out and destroy Harrison at all costs. It is irritating when a franchise film spouts endless background information that confuses rather than enlightens the viewer. “Star Trek: Into Darkness” never does this, moving briskly along without the encumbrance of unneeded exposition. The script is clear, lean, and witty: a win- ning cinematic trifecta. What stands out in this edition is its embrace of the various crew members’ flaws, idiosyncrasies, and egos. Director J.J. Abrams manages some fine moments with Scotty (Simon Pegg), Uhura (Zoe Saldana), Bones (Karl Urba), and Sulu (John Cho). Action films are as only good as their villains and Cumberbatch is excellent as Harrison, a guy who is more than he might initially appear. The movie includes a scene in which Harrison and Kirk must outthink each other in a life-threatening moment. These kinds of scenes were a frequent ingredient of the TV series, and illustrated that Kirk not only can handle himself physically, but also has a definite head for command. Special effects are first-rate. Shooting in 3D, Abrams harks back to those gim- micky ‘50s 3D flicks where anything and everything had to be propelled toward the audience to make people duck. Both the three-disc Blu-ray 3D/Blu- ray 2D/DVD and the two-disc standard Blu-ray/DVD editions contain six behind- the-scenes featurettes. “Wish You Were Here” (Entertainment One) centers on a group of Australian friends whose lives are irreparably altered after one of them goes missing during a spontaneous vacation. Alice (Felicity Price) and Dave (Joel Edgerton) are about to become new parents when they agree to join Alice’s little sister, Steph (Teresa Palmer), and her new boyfriend, Jeremy (Antony Starr), on a trip to Cambodia. Their tropical retreat quickly turns mys- terious, however, when Jeremy vanishes without a trace. As the investigation into Jeremy’s disappearance begins to reveal the nefarious motivations behind their trip, the remaining three struggle to carry on with their lives amid the threat that more awful details will emerge. First-time director and co-writer Kieran Darcy-Smith builds tension as he doles out clues, red herrings, unexpected twists, and frequent flashbacks, enabling the viewer to piece together what happened to Jeremy and the circumstances. For a first directorial effort, “Wish You were Here” is an impressive mystery/thriller. Bonuses on the DVD release include a making-of featurette and cast and crew interviews. “Love Is All You Need” (Sony Home Entertainment) is a romantic film with nearly every cliché ever encountered. Philip (Pierce Brosnan), an Englishman living in Denmark, is a middle-aged widower and estranged single father. Ida (Trine Dyrholm) is a Danish hairdresser whose husband has just left her for a younger woman. The two meet at a pala- zzo in Sorrento, Italy, at the wedding of Philip’s son and Ida’s daughter. Once viewers get over the spectacular setting and cinematography, what is left is flat, familiar, and frequently grating. There is a “meet cute” scene, a melodra- matic serious illness, an annoying, obvi- ous soundtrack that prods rather than provides atmosphere, and dialogue that never sparkles. There is little suspense, since the audience knows from the get-go that Philip and Ida will wind up together, and the journey is hardly novel. Brosnan and Dyrholm are effective and have good chemistry, but they are burdened by a leaden script which they try their best to enliven. Special DVD features include com- mentary with Brosnan and director Susanne Bier, a Q&A with cast and direc- tor, cast interviews, and a profile of Trine (continued on Crossword page) Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • September 11, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) Dyrholm. “Presenting Lily Mars” (Warner Archive) stars Judy Garland as a stage-struck Indiana woman eager to hit the Great White Way. Loosely based on a 1933 Booth Tarking- ton novel, the film was designed as a showcase for MGM’s hot musical star. Lily is convinced she has the talent to get her to Broadway, so when producer (Van Heflin) visits her hometown, she turns on the charm to dazzle him but, unimpressed, he returns to New York. Lily hitchhikes East, intent on achieving stardom in the Big Apple. Though this is not one of Garland’s best pictures, it does offer her the opportunity to sing the songs “Tom, Tom the Piper’s Son,” the ballad “When I Look at You,” “Three O’clock in the Morning,” and “Broadway Rhythm.” Though the story is routine, Garland is charming and keeps the film afloat. The supporting cast includes Fay Bainter, Richard Carlson, Spring Byington, and Connie Gilchrist. The orchestras of Tommy Dorsey and Bob Crosby are featured. Extras include the Academy Award-winning short, “Heavenly Music,” audio-only song outtakes, a radio adaptation starring June Allyson and Van Heflin, and the cartoon “Who Killed Who?” “Supernatural: The Complete Eighth Season” (Warner Home Video), available on both Blu-ray and DVD, con- tains all 23 complete episodes. In the season premiere, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) are reunited after a year apart. Having escaped from Purgatory with the help of a vampire named Benny, Dean heads straight for Sam, but the reunion isn’t all he imagined it would be. Although Sam drops everything to join his brother, leav- ing the life to which he has grown accustomed turns out to be harder than he imagined. Meantime, Dean’s associa- tion with the vampire turns out to be more than he bar- gained for. 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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. Thank you, St. Jude. ev 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. mc Planning on Dining Out? Check our Restaurant guide for the finest dining. RELIGIOUS Thank You St. Jude cont. from preceding page Prayer to the Blessed Virgin 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. av 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. jw 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 (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. cd Novena to the Infant of Prague O Jesus, Who hast said, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you, through the intercession of Mary, Thy Most Holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who hast said, all that you ask of the Father in My Name, He will grant you through the intercession of Mary, Thy Most Holy Mother, I hum- bly and urgently ask Thy Father in Thy name that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who has said, “Heaven and earth shall pass away but My words shall not pass”, through the intercession of Mary, Thy Most Holy Mother, I feel confident that my prayer will be granted. Say for 9 hours, or 9 days. Many Miracles. The prayers may be said on any nine successive days. cd Prayer to St. Clare Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. 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Board of health to meet The Mahwah Board of Health will meet on Tues- day, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Mahwah Municipal Building at 475 Corporate Drive. The public is welcome. PBA plans Golf Outing The Mahwah Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 143 will sponsor a Golf Outing on Sept. 16. The event will be held at Apple Ridge Country Club in Mahwah. The PBA is seeking golfers, and donations of goods and services to be used as prizes. There are a number of spon- sorship opportunities available. Proceeds will benefit the PBA’s scholarship program, assistance to injured or dis- abled members and their families, and local charities. For more information, or to arrange to have a donation picked up, contact Eric Larsen at (201) 519-2359, Kevin McCombs at (201) 741-5378, or the Mahwah PBA at (201) 529-1000. Contact the PBA at mahwahpba143@yahoo. com, or via its website at www.mahwahpba143.com. Social Reading Book Fair set Ramapo Ridge Middle School will host a Social Read- ing Book Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 24. The fair will include books for teens and information online communities and related sites to complement the books. Those who attend will learn how to take part in these groups and the benefits of participation. The Social Reading Book Fair is a free, walk-in event that is open to everyone. The fair will feature food, art, and music. Attendees are encouraged to donate new and used books for teens to benefit a school in need. For every book donated, attendees will receive a contest ticket. Prizes for contest winners include a signed book by best-selling author Rick Riordan, a Harry Potter themed candy basket, and a custom sewn book cover. This program is being presented by Mahwah High School senior Julia Bauer as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project. The Gold Award is the highest level in Girl Scouting. Ramapo Ridge School is located at 150 Ridge Road in Mahwah. 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 Learn to manage diabetes 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. Expert organizer to speak Jean Marie Herron of POSSE Partners, LLC will present “My Organized Child: From Homeroom to Homework” on Sept. 11 at the Mahwah Library. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Herron will provide parents with tools for their chil- dren to keep school work and 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. Aphasia (continued from page 5) organization based in Maywood and West Orange, is an innovative post-rehabilitative therapeutic program that addresses the long-term needs of people with aphasia, a language disorder caused by stroke or other brain injury. This communication disorder impairs the expression and understanding of spoken language, reading and writing, but does not affect one’s intellect, memory, or judgment. Gala proceeds will support the center’s programs, ser- vices, and the center’s scholarship fund for people with aphasia. The event will be hosted by Emmy Award-win- ning anchor, Thirteen/WNET’s Steve Adubato. There will be a 2013 Tribute Book in which ads can be purchased to offer the honorees their good wishes. Gala sponsorships are available. Prizes and a special auction will be part of the event. The gala will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $350 each. Reservations are required. For more informa- tion, contact Amy May at (201) 368-8585 or e-mail amay@adleraphasiacenter.org or visit www.adleraphasia- center.org. Auditor (contiued from page 4) “You’ve paid down your debt aggressively and saved money to do capital projects so you will not have to bond for them,” Mai said in summary. “You’ve moved to where other people want to be. You’re doing fine.” Mayor William Laforet responded to the positive report saying, “I think it’s an outstanding report card and it speaks to the work and effort that has gone into our budgets that has gotten us to where we are now. It validates everything we have tried to do, and are doing, and yet, there is more work to be done and we will continue to work at it. But resi- dents have to be very happy to understand that this report card reflects a very positive condition of our community even though we have more work to do.” Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • September 11, 2013