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Main St., Ramsey NJ 20 Main St., Ramsey NJ 6 Ask for Scott! Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • September 25, 2013 Villadom Happenings Bank hosts educational program for women On Wednesday, Oct. 16, Atlantic Stewardship Bank will present the third in its series “Take Control of Your Finances,” an educational program for women. The presen- tation will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the bank’s Midland Park headquarters at 630 Godwin Avenue. The guest speaker will be attorney Regina Spielberg of Schenk, Price, Smith & Kline, LLP, who will present “Wise Women, Smart Strategies, Perfect Planning.” This program about estate planning from a woman’s perspective will include informa- tion about trusts, powers of attorney, what happens if one doesn’t plan, probate, and estate taxes. Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited. RSVP by calling (201) 444-7100, extension 7525 or e-mail customerservice@asbnow.com. Atlantic Stewardship Bank maintains banking locations in Midland Park, Montville, North Haledon, Pequannock, Ridgewood, Waldwick, Westwood, Wyckoff, Hawthorne, and Wayne. Established in 1985, ASB is a full-service com- munity bank serving both individuals and businesses. The bank is a subsidiary of Stewardship Financial Corporation trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol SSFN. The bank’s website is www.asbnow.com. ‘Music in the Park’ slated The Midland Park High School Performing Arts Par- ents announce that the annual “Music in the Park XVI” will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Ramapo Regional High School football field on Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes. In case of rain, the event will be held indoors at the Midland Park High School located at 250 Prospect Street in Midland Park. Visit the MPHS Performing Arts Parents website for show location and parking/shuttle bus service at www.mphsarts.org. The MPHS Marching Band will present its 2013 show “Revitalized: The Music of Break of Reality.” In addi- tion, high school marching bands from Elmwood Park, Hawthorne, Hackensack, Indian Hills, Lakeland Regional, Paramus, Ramapo, Waldwick, and Wayne Hills will be par- ticipating. The Rutgers University Marching Band, the Scar- let Knights, will be performing at this event as will Latin Express. The gates will open at 12:30 p.m. with the Mid- land Park Highland School Band performing the national anthem at 1 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, and $5 for Midland Park residents, senior citizens, and students. Thrift Shop announces special hours The Thrift Shop at Archer United Methodist Church will be open Thursday, Sept. 26 and Friday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will participate in the Allendale Town- wide Garage Sale on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Rain date: Sept. 29.) The Thrift Shop currently has designer name brand clothing for women, men, and children; several designer handbags; early to mid-1900s antique dishes; and several pieces of furniture. The shop is also selling Archer’s home- made apple pies for $10 per pie. Located in the Archer United Methodist Church, 37 East Birds of a feather Allendale residents Stiles Thomas and Jim Wright will be the featured speakers at the Sept. 27 meeting of the Fyke Nature Association. The 8 p.m. program will be held at the Allendale Municipal Building, 500 Crescent Avenue in Allendale. Thomas will exhibit his recent bird carvings and Wright will discuss his new book, ‘The Nature of the Mead- owlands,’ and will present a slide show. A reception for Thomas and refreshments will follow. For more information, contact Jim Wright at (201) 469-7349. Allendale Avenue in Allendale, the shop accepts donations and new and gently-used items during regular business hours. Proceeds fund Archer United Methodist Church and its missions. Inventory that is not sold within a period of time is donated to local charities. Medicare 101 for Baby Boomers offered The Northwest Bergen Senior Activity Center, located at 46-50 Center Street in Midland Park, will host Medicare 101 for Baby Boomers on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Sheila Brogan, eldercare coordinator for Children’s Aid and Family Ser- vices, will present information on Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D and other insurance options. To reserve a seat at this program, call (201)445-5690. Learn to control blood pressure The Valley Hospital Community Health Education Department will host a free educational program, “Making the DASH to Good Health,” on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at The Ridgewood Public Library, 125 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. High blood pressure affects one in three American adults, but can be controlled with lifestyle modifications. Join Kathy Smolen, R.N., B.S.N., public health nurse, and Danielle Cinnante, M.S., health educator, The Valley Hos- pital, for this informative and educational presentation. Learn about different “superfoods” and the health benefits (continued on page 24) September 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 3 Ramsey Airmount Woods development to open in October An artist’s rendering of the Airmount Woods development in Ramsey. A grand opening for Airmount Woods, which the Bergen County United Way is billing as the first publicly funded and purpose-built housing for adults with autism, is being planned for late October. At press time, the date and time for the ribbon cutting were still being finalized. The 6,000 square foot property located on the south side Airmount Avenue behind the Macaroni Grille will be home to eight young adults. Residents will receive on-site ser- vices suited to their needs. “Airmount Woods is a specially designed residence for individuals on the autism spectrum,” Ramsey Mayor Chris- topher Botta explained, adding that architect James Virgo- na’s design includes two buildings attached by a breezeway. Each building contains four private housing units, common areas, and space for staff members, although no service providers will reside at the premises. Botta explained that the property will feature 24-hour supervised care by New Horizons in Autism, Inc., which will also provide program- ming services at the residence and will arrange for off-site services and activities. Residents will also be able to attend vocational programs suited to their abilities, he added. This project was spearheaded by Ramsey Housing Inc., the non-profit corporation created and formed by Ramsey residents to oversee the development. The trust- ees of Ramsey Housing Inc. are Mayor Botta, Paul Huot, Barbara Smith, Kenneth Gubala, and Mary Connolly. RHI is responsible for the implementation and oversight of Air- mount Woods. RHI partnered with other non-profit organizations, including Bergen County’s United Way, the Madeline Cor- poration, and New Horizons in Autism, Inc. to construct Airmount Woods and to implement specialized program- ming for residents. In addition, RHI assembled the team of professionals who prepared and implemented the engineer- ing, architectural, construction, and landscape plans. Botta said the selection process for prospective residents will be handled by the New Jersey Department of Develop- mental Disabilities. The residents will be in their twenties or early thirties, he added, noting that special needs hous- ing for people in this age group is a particular need. According to statistics provided by Botta, the incidence of autism in New Jersey is among the highest in the nation with estimates of one in 95 children born with the disorder. Identification of autism spectrum disorders and the coining of the term “autism” began in the mid-1980s. Parent groups were formed to advocate for treatment, and private schools (continued on page 25) Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 25, 2013 Area Business networking event to be held at NJBG Join members of the Ringwood, West Milford, and other local chambers of commerce on Sept. 26 for an evening of networking and light refreshments in the New Jersey Botanical Garden’s beautiful surroundings. The network- ing session will be held from 6 to 8 pm, with a garden tour at 5:30 p.m. The New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands, which appears on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places, is an expansive former gentleman’s farm The Azalea Garden at the New Jersey State Botanical Garden is ablaze with azaleas in spring. At this time of year, it is home to elegant koi gliding among the waterlilies. (Photo courtesy of Maja Britton.) and country estate. Its many different gardens are a chang- ing palette of bloom throughout the year, and it welcomes visitors from around the world. This event, offered in cooperation with the Ringwood and West Milford chambers of commerce, is open to all chamber members throughout the area. Refreshments will be sponsored by Lakeland Bank. The cost to attend is $15 for NJBG and chamber mem- bers, and $25 for non-members. Tickets will be available at the door, but reservations are appreciated. For reservations and more information, call NJBG at (973) 962-9534. The New Jersey State Botanical Garden is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the year. Admission to the garden is always free. Parking is also free in the fall, winter, and spring. In 1966, the State of New Jersey purchased the 1,117 acres of Skylands, a former country estate and the state’s first acquisition under the Green Acres preservation pro- gram. Governor Thomas Kean designated the central 96 acres surrounding the manor house as the state’s official botanical garden in 1984. NJBG/Skylands is located on Morris Road in Ring- wood. For directions or more information, call (973) 962- 9534 or visit www.njbg.org. September 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 5 Area Church achieves ground-breaking GreenFaith honors On Oct. 20, the Church of the Presen- tation in Upper Saddle River will become the first Catholic religious institution in the United States to be certified as a GreenFaith Sanctuary. Presentation is also the largest religious institution of any denomination to receive this distinction. GreenFaith (www.greenfaith.org) is an interfaith coalition for the environment that was founded in 1992. GreenFaith’s mission is to inspire, educate, and mobilize people of diverse religious backgrounds for envi- ronmental leadership. The group’s work is based on beliefs shared by the world’s great religions: protecting the earth is a religious value, and environmental stewardship is a moral responsibility. The GreenFaith designation acknowl- edges religious-environmental leaders who have carried out a range of initiatives to integrate environmental themes into their worship, religious education for adults and children, facility maintenance, and social outreach over a two-year period. “The Church of the Presentation entered into the rigorous GreenFaith certifica- tion process because it aligns with our beliefs that a Creator God has called us to be responsible stewards for our planet’s ongoing health and life,” said Father Bob Stagg, Church of the Presentation’s pastor. “Becoming a GreenFaith Sanctuary marks the beginning of our ongoing efforts to bring about awareness, acceptance, and action for this responsibility.” GreenFaith Executive Director Rev. Fletcher Harper said, “Presentation is the largest parish, to date, to receive the Green- Faith Sanctuary designation. We have been impressed with the considerable effort that the community put into achieving this sig- nificant designation.” A GreenFaith Team was established to organize and track progress toward the requirements for the certification designa- tion. These requirements were focused on three categories: spirit, stewardship, and environmental justice. Subcommittees were created for each of these areas. The Spirit Subcommittee undertook fos- tering eco-themed worship services each year, along with other spiritually related activities. Three classes were designed for various age groups: adults, teenagers, and children in the various religious education programs. Outdoor religious environmental activities were held by a number of groups in the community of nearly 4,000 families. The Stewardship Subcommittee over- saw the integration of environmental con- servation and the use of environmentally sensitive products. This included a focus on energy, food, water, waste, toxics, and transportation along with ground mainte- nance initiatives in all of these areas. The parish has undertaken a number of initia- tives such as installing solar panels on the roof of the church, putting in eco-friendly and energy-efficient bathroom facilities, and lessening the use of Styrofoam and plastic water bottles. Presentation also installed five beehives on church property. The Environmental Justice Ministry brought educational programs to the parish and advocated for environmental justice on the regional and international levels. “While we have been blessed by the rich resources and bounty of our nation, we have come to confess that it is often our consumer-driven ways that result in the impoverishment of those whose natural resources are being overused or destroyed,” Father Bob emphasized. “The Green Team approach attempts to educate Presentation parishioners about the religious principles and ethical and moral implications that will help us to continue to become more conscious of the sacredness of the Earth as God’s creation. It strives to make our parish more aware of its responsibilities to protect our environment for future generations.” The GreenFaith Sanctuary certificate will be presented to the Church of the Presentation parish by a representative of GreenFaith at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Oct. 20. Located at 271 West Saddle River Road, the Church of the Presentation (www. churchofpresentation.org) was founded on July 9, 1961. This Catholic parish has grown from the original 270 families to almost 4,000 families today. Nurturing spiritual growth, being better stewards of the earth and continuing its mission of out- Pastor Bob Stagg offers a blessing over the solar panels on the church roof. The panels are part of Presentation’s wider energy conservation program. reach to those in need are the hallmarks of the church known for its energy, joy, and commitment to serve others and to wel- come all. Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 25, 2013 Mahwah Planning board gives nod to new monopole by Frank J. McMahon The Mahwah Planning Board has approved the location of a new monopole in the township. The board recently approved plans by Internet Services Telco, LLC, informally known as Telco, to construct an 80- foot high communications tower with an associated equip- ment compound on a 1.1-acre irregularly-shaped vacant lot where North Central Avenue meets Route 17 South. According to Telco attorney Michael Lavigne, the monopole will contain four dish antennas for microwave data communications linking different data communica- tions centers, such as the ones in Secaucus and Weehawken and the one adjacent to this site. A six-foot high equip- ment cabinet will be located on a concrete slab that will be fenced. David Dobson, an expert in designing microwave net- work facilities used by the financial exchanges, advised the board that microwave technology can transmit data faster than fiber optic cables, which is important for the transmis- sion of time-sensitive information. He explained that the dish antennas are used because the distance of the signal is more important than coverage, as is the case with cellular communications antennas. He added that the frequencies used by the dish antennas have all been licensed by the Fed- eral Communications Commission. According to Dobson, the monopole will use high fre- quency microwaves, so it can be shorter than other mono- poles, but he said Telco will permit either microwave or wireless co-locators on the monopole, which can be extended as long as the rigidity of the monopole is main- tained. David Collins, a radio frequency expert, described the low level of microwave emission from this monopole. He told the board his analysis indicates that emission will be 1,700 times below the maximum level permitted by the FCC and 8,300 times below the maximum permitted by New Jersey. Chad Schwartz, a professional engineer hired by Telco to design the site plan for the monopole location, told the board the equipment cabinet will measure 16 feet by 20 feet and will have a seven-foot high fence. There will be a gravel driveway access with a parking area so technicians, who may visit the site once a month, can park off the street, and the monopole will not have any climbing pegs. Schwartz noted that a small stream crosses the property at its southern end, but he will provide certification that the location of the monopole is outside the wetlands delin- eated area, and no permit is required from the Highlands Council. He confirmed that there will be no significant storm water runoff from the monopole; there will be no lighting at the site, except for one on the grade-level cabinet; there will be no generator or air conditioner and no change in the ambient noise level at the site; and there will be no sig- nage, except for one on the cabinet or fence to identify the owner. Schwartz said there is a natural buffer of trees surround- ing the site, but landscaping will be provided. Plans call for eight-foot high arborvitae around the compound. In addi- tion, all the plans for the monopole location will be submit- ted for the approval of the township’s building department. Asked about co-locators, Schwartz said the foundation of the monopole will be sized for an overload and the mono- pole will be over designed for wind speed and will be easy to extend in the future. Professional Planner Paul Ricci advised the board that he agrees with the township’s planner that the plans for the monopole comply with the conditional use standards of this B-40 business zone. He said the monopole is a passive use that will not create any traffic and the canopy of trees that are 50 to 65 feet high will obscure most of the monopole. “All in all, the ordinance works well with this applica- tion,” Ricci said, adding that even if a use variance were needed a good case could be made for it. When asking for the board’s approval, Lavigne empha- sized that the township’s ordinance anticipates this type of use and he is pleased that his client can comply with the ordinance. There were no questions or comments from members of the public, and the board voted unanimously, with one abstention, to approve the application. September 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 7 Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 25, 2013 Ramsey September 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 9 Don Bosco Prep students named AP Scholars T. Mullen, Totowa; Damian O’Sullivan, Suffern, NY; Mat- thew W. Owens, Pearl River, NY; David E. Rameau, New City, NY; and Michael W. Sielski, Wayne. Four Don Bosco Prep students have been named 2013 AP Scholars with Honor. This designation is granted to stu- dents who receive scores of 3.25 or higher on four of more AP Exams. The recognized students include Jonathan B. Bochicchio, Montebello, NY; John A. Brunner, Mahwah; Eric Cole, Fort Lee; and Anthony Gallo, West Nyack, NY. Twenty-five Don Bosco students have been named 2013 AP Scholars, a designation granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three of more AP Exams. Don Bosco’s AP Scholars include Dylan J. Amador, Ringwood; Jack T. Baines, Mahwah; Joseph C. Chung, Fort Lee; Justin V. DeVuono, West Nyack, NY; Michael D. Forlini, West Nyack, NY; Tristan J. Hollenbaugh, Stony Point, NY; Kang Woo Kim, Paramus; Michael J. Lennon, Lincoln Park; Michael Leone, Glen Rock; Joseph F. Luongo, Lodi; Dylan P. Magee, Chestnut Ridge; Timothy J. Marcotte, Monroe, NY; Robert E. Matts, Oakland; Cameron R. McMath, Paramus; Anthony G. Orosz, East Rutherford; Joseph M. Pellicano, Park Ridge; Patrick A. Piza, Bloomfield; Kevin (continued on page 10) Top row: Dylan Amador, Dylan Magee, Eric Cole, Justin DeVuono, Timothy Marcotte, Joseph Pellicano, Jack Baines, and DBP Principal John Stanczak. Middle row: Adam Ramos, Kevin Ramos, Patrick Piza, Michael Lennon, Charles Raboli, and Steven Seeberger. Front row: Kang Woo Kim, Kevin Quimbo, and Joseph Chung. Don Bosco Prep, located at 492 North Franklin Turn- pike in Ramsey, is pleased to announce that 45 students have been named 2013 Advanced Placement Scholars by the College Board. The AP Program offers several AP Scholar Awards to recognize high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. Thirteen Don Bosco Prep students have been recognized as 2013 AP Scholars with Distinction. This designation is granted to students who receive scores of 3.5 or higher (on a scale of one through five) on five of more AP Exams. The honorees are Isaac T. Abraham, West Nyack, NY; Youngil Cho, Norwood; Andrew Dawd, Carlstadt; Anthony T. Delzotto, Woodcliff Lake; Mike Q. Gaffey, Glen Rock; Alexander S. Gulati, Township of Washington; Daniel A. Jacobini, Ridgewood; Corey W. Meyer, Totowa; Brendan Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 25, 2013 Mahwah Programs to cover pre- and post-Holocaust eras This fall, Ramapo College of New Jersey will host two programs under the sponsorship of the college’s Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. The speakers will be Dr. Karen Auerbach and Thomas Doherty. These programs are free and open to the public. Join Dr. Auerbach on Sept. 30 as she discusses how Jewish families reconstructed their lives in Warsaw after the Holocaust. This program is being co-sponsored by the college’s Hillel. Dr. Auerbach will discuss her book, “The House at Ujazdowskie 16: Jewish Families in Warsaw after the Holo- caust,” from 1 to 2 p.m. in the alumni lounges of the Robert A. Scott Student Center at Ramapo College’s Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. Published in June by Indiana University Press, “The House at Ujazdowskie” examines how 10 Jewish families began reconstructing their lives after the Holocaust in the center of Warsaw. While most surviving Polish Jews were making their homes in new countries, these families rebuilt on the rubble of the Polish capital and created new communities as they sought to distance themselves from the memory of a pain- ful past. Based on interviews with family members, intensive research in archives, and the families’ personal papers and correspondence, Auerbach presents an engrossing story of loss and rebirth, political faith and disillusionment, and the persistence of Jewishness. Auerbach is the Kronhill Lecturer in East European Jewish History at Monash University in Melbourne, Aus- tralia. She has held postdoctoral fellowships at the Frankel Institute for Advanced Judaic Studies of the University of Michigan and at Yad Vashem and previously taught at the University of Southampton in England, Virginia Tech, and Brown University. Beginning in 2014, she will be an assistant professor of history and the Stuart E. Eizenstat Fellow at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. This New Jersey native was a journalist for “The Star- Ledger,” “The Philadelphia Inquirer,” and the “Forward” (N.Y.). She completed her Ph.D. in history at Brandeis Uni- versity in 2009. On Oct. 15, Professor Thomas Doherty will discuss his recently published book, “Hollywood and Hitler: 1933- 1939.” His program is cosponsored with Ramapo College’s Cinematheque series. Professor Doherty will discuss his recently published (continued on page 16) Don Bosco (continued from page 9) P. Quimbo, Woodcliff Lake; Charles P. Rabolli, Mahwah; Adam W. Ramos, Franklin Lakes; Kevin A. Ramos, Franklin Lakes; Andrew Scerbo, Oakland; Steven R. Seeberger, Airmont, NY; Robert D. Smith, Paramus; Kevin C. Teel, Monroe, NY; Thomas P. Whittam, Allendale; Albert H. Wunsch, Englewood Cliffs; and Brian D. Zied, Glen Rock. Don Bosco Prep, founded in 1915, is a private, Catholic college prep high school for young men. Dedicated to empowering young men, the school provides rigorous academics at the AP, honors and college prep levels, and encourages participation in extracurricular activities, clubs, athletics, and arts. Admin- istered by the Salesians of Saint John Bosco, a religious order of priests and brothers, Don Bosco Prep is solidly founded on Cath- olic philosophy. Accredited by The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Don Bosco Prep is a member of The Asso- ciation for Supervision and Curriculum Development, The National Catholic Edu- cation Association, The National Associa- tion of Secondary School Principals, The National Honor Society, The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, and The Northern New Jersey Interscholas- tic League. September 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 11 Mahwah Township due for rate reduction from NBCUA by Frank J. McMahon Mahwah is due to receive a $464,346 rate reduction in the sewer service charges the township must pay to the Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority for the final quarter of 2013. The rate reduction was established by the NBCUA at its Sept. 12 meeting when the authority passed a resolution amending its 2013 annual budget to decrease the authori- ty’s total anticipated revenues by decreasing its reserves by $1,598,983. That resolution was sent to the state’s director of the division of local government for approval and Howard Hur- witz, the authority’s executive director, said a public hear- ing on the budget amendment must be held but he did not expect any objections from any government agency or from any municipality. “Every year, our auditor determines how much money is required to be in our reserve bond fund,” Hurwitz said, “and that amount changes up or down as more borrowing is made or bonds are paid off.” The money was put into the reserve account to assure the repayment of debt and Hurwitz advised that this amount of money in the reserve account was there to cover bonding from 1993 and 1994 which has now been paid off. On the same night the NBCUA passed a resolution to amend its budget, Mahwah Township Business Adminis- trator Brian Campion made the possibility of a sewer rate reduction public at a township council meeting. Campion’s comments about the rate reduction came in response to a question from Councilman John Roth. Campion explained that, a year ago, Waldwick officials inquired about the utility’s bond reserve account funds which were no longer needed and Waldwick became the lead municipality in the negotiations with the NBCUA to return those funds to the municipalities served by the authority in the form of a rate reduction. Campion explained that the $1,598,986 in the NBCUA reserve account was no longer needed since the final payment has been made on some previous debt incurred by the authority. He said the NBCUA was considering the possibility of dividing those funds into rate reductions for more than one year, but, while Campion was advising the council about the potential rate reduction, the NBCUA decided by resolution to offer a complete return of the funds immediately in the final quar- ter of 2013. According to Campion, Mahwah pays 29.04 percent of the sewer charges billed by the authority, or about $3,900,000 annually, and the township expects to receive that percentage of the reserve fund to be distributed to the municipalities served by the authority in the form of a rate reduction in the final quarter of 2013. Roth asked if that rate reduction money would go into the township’s operating budget. Campion explained that the township’s water and sewer departments have separate accounting structures and the costs of those departments are paid by the users of those facilities. “In some towns that are fully sewered, that cost is in their budgets and it affects the tax rate of those towns and so that rebate money would go into their operating bud- gets,” Campion explained. In Mahwah, he said, the money will stay in the sewer department and become excess funds to reduce future sewer charges that must be paid to the NBCUA. Campion pointed out that there is a provision in state law that allows excess funds to be moved into the general treasury, so the council could move a portion of the excess funds to the operating budget when appropriate. He voiced the concern, however, that moving the excess funds totally in one year might cause the township’s tax rate to drop down and then spike back up when the excess funds are not available to be moved into the operating budget. Roth tried to allay that concern, saying the council can control the township’s tax rate. In addition to Mahwah, the rate reduction will also be received by Waldwick, Midland Park, Ramsey, Wyckoff, Allendale, and Ho-Ho-Kus. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 25, 2013 September 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 13 Mahwah Day will be Saturday, September 28 The 19 th Annual Mahwah Day will be held this Saturday, Sept. 28. Residents and visitors are invited to spend the day enjoying hours of fun at Commodore Perry Field. Event organizers promise that lots of great food and a wide variety of activities will be available. In addition, a convenient shuttle service will be available to parking areas at Lincoln Tech on McKee Drive. Everyone who attends Mahwah Day is asked to help neighbors in need by donat- ing to the Center for Food Action and to Mahwah Marine Moms. Visit cfanj.org and mahwahmarinemoms.com to learn more about what each of these organizations needs; then drop off your donations on the big day. Mahwah Day festivities will begin at noon with a banner and float parade that will step off from Miller Road, continue to East Ramapo, and end at Commodore Perry Field – where a day of fun and games will follow. Gather at the stage at 12:30 p.m. for the opening ceremony and a performance by the Mahwah High School Marching Thunderbirds. Then mingle with neighbors and friends and enjoy an array of activities. A caricature artist, face painter, balloon artist, magician, and clowns will entertain the crowd. Activities will include kiddie rides, pony rides, carnival games, pumpkin painting, and a petting zoo. For the more adventurous, there will be an opportunity to ride a mechanical bull, or try out the rock climbing wall. Boys in grades one through four from Betsy Ross, Lenape Meadows, and Joyce Kilmer schools are invited to stop by the Pumpkin Painting Booth hosted by Cub Scout Pack 258. The boys and their families will meet members of the pack and its lead- ers. Visitors will have an opportunity to ask questions and gather information about the pack’s activities. The Mahwah Public Library will host a craft table for children, have books to give away, and sponsor contests. The entertainment will begin at 1 p.m. when Sprinkles the Clown takes the stage. The Outragehisss Pets program will be held at 2 p.m. Family entertainer Mark Dacey will appear at 3 p.m., and the fun will con- tinue at 4 p.m. with a demonstration by Shido-Kan Karate. Will Shaw will dazzle with a juggling, magic, and comedy perfor- mance at 5 p.m. At 3 p.m., visit the Dog Show. The entry fee is $3 per dog, and proceeds from this event will benefit local animal shelters. “Pet parents” are invited to register their dogs at 1:30 p.m. at the Dog Show Registration Booth. Entrants will be judged in the fol- lowing categories: best looking, best trick, and best dressed. Dogs must be leashed and curbed, and all dogs must be licensed. This event is being sponsored by the Mahwah Republican Club. The Mighty SPECTRUM Band will A scene from last year’s Mahwah Day. round out the stage entertainment with a two-hour performance that will begin at 6 p.m. Plan to stay for dinner and for the fireworks, which will begin at 8 p.m. The fireworks display is being sponsored by the Ramsey Auto Group. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 25, 2013 Township resident among those promoted at ASB Atlantic Stewardship Bank recently announced the pro- motions of John Lindemulder, Jennifer McGlynn, Donald A. Stanford, and Mark J. Maurer. ASB President and CEO Paul Van Ostenbridge wished these bank employees well in their new positions, and said he looks forward to the contributions they will make to the future growth of the bank. Maurer, a Mahwah resident, has been named executive vice president. He will serve at the Wayne office located at 400 Hamburg Turnpike. Maurer has been with the bank since April 2012. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Rutgers Uni- versity. In his new position, Maurer will be responsible for managing the bank’s commercial lending department, serving the banking needs of small and medium sized businesses throughout Atlantic Stewardship’s footprint. Previously, Maurer served as senior vice president and commercial loan division manager. He has over 25 years of progressive management experience within the financial services industry. Before he joined ASB, he was senior vice president and commercial banking team leader for a large regional bank. Lindemulder, a Bloomingdale resident, has been pro- moted to vice president/branch manager. He will continue to serve at the bank’s Wayne Hills office located at 87 Berdan Avenue in Wayne. Lindemulder has been with the bank for seven years. He previously served as assistant vice president/branch man- ager. Lindemulder has over 20 years of customer service experience, having owned and operated a small business. McGlynn has been promoted to the position of vice (continued on page 15) Top row: Jennifer McGlynn and Mark J. Maurer. Bottom row: John Lindemulder and Donald A. Stanford. September 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 15 Local Scout’s Gold Award project aided CFA Kaitlyn McWha of Wyckoff recently earned her Girl Scout Gold Award by host- ing a benefit talent show that netted $401 for the Center for Food Action in Mahwah. The Center for Food Action provides emer- gency food packages, rental and utility assistance, counseling, advocacy, and other essential services to those in need living in northern New Jersey. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the high- est award a Girl Scout can earn and requires the completion of a leadership project of at Promotions (continued from page 14) president of information technology. She will serve at the bank’s headquarters at 630 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. McGlynn has been with the bank since May 2012. She holds a bachelor’s of sci- ence degree in information systems from Ramapo College of New Jersey and a mas- ter’s certificate in IS/IT project manage- ment from Villanova University. As vice president, McGlynn will be responsible for managing and overseeing the technol- ogy infrastructure and operations for the bank, including managing IT regulatory compliance, vendor management and busi- ness continuity. Previously, she served as assistant vice president/MIS administrator. McGlynn has over 11 years of information technology experience. Stanford, who resides in Short Hills, will now serve as senior vice president and senior credit officer. He will be based at the bank’s office at 400 Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne. Stanford has been with the bank for one year. He holds a bachelor’s degree in busi- ness administration/marketing from Seton Hall University. In his new role, Stanford will be responsible for providing support, direction, and loan policies and procedures to ensure the overall quality of the bank’s lending portfolio. He is also responsible for participating in several committees involved in the management of the bank. He has over 30 years of progressive management expe- rience within the financial services indus- try. Prior to joining Atlantic Stewardship Bank, Stanford held the position of credit officer for a large regional bank. Stanford has an extensive background in commercial lending, credit risk, and loan review man- agement. The bank is celebrating its 25 th year of operation. Visit www.asbnow.com. Kaitlyn McWha least 80 hours. Each girl must discover an issue in the community, connect with experts and com- munity members, and take action to effect positive change. “I wanted to help people in my area who were in need, so the Center for Food Action seemed like the perfect organization to assist,” McWha said. A variety of local bands performed at the talent show, which took place at Indian Hills High School, from which McWha recently graduated. “I learned the importance of helping others in our community and the signifi- cance of being a leader,” she said. McWha has been a Girl Scout since kin- dergarten and is a member of Troop 846. She currently attends Fordham Univer- sity, where she is studying finance. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 25, 2013 The comfort women & the uncomfortable truth As you read this, thousands of young Korean women and girls are being coerced into lives as prostitutes and con- cubines. The perpetrators this time are Chinese. Hannah Song, a graduate of Northern Highlands Regional High School is now the president and CEO of LINK (Liberty in North Korea), a group based in Califor- nia that helps rescue and resettle North Koreans who flee to northern China and find themselves confronted with prostitution of one type or another. The alternative is being sent back to North Korea for torture, execution, or prison camps that have lasted, in Song’s own words, twice as long as the Soviet Gulag and five times as long as the Nazi death camps. How do the Chinese cope with Song and her one-woman onslaught of honesty, backed by a number of other Korean- Americans and sympathetic white Yalies? They dug up and dusted off a Japanese outrage that took place in the middle of the last century and promoted it as typical of the culture that gave the world Pearl Harbor along with Hello Kitty, Totoro, Midori, and half of Alan Gilbert. Around Bergen County and in various places in Califor- nia, pressure groups are asking that monuments be autho- rized to the “comfort women,” Korean and other Asian women coerced into military brothels by the Japanese during World War II. The comfort women are generally described as “sex slaves.” The idea generated is that Japanese soldiers swooped down on villages and carried off young girls for a life of prostitution, probably followed by murder. This is hokum. The Japanese did recruit women as prostitutes, but the prime booking agents were the Korean National Police and the debt-ridden families of the girls. Bruce Cumings, an American college professor at the University of Chicago is married to a Korean woman. Cum- ings is a critic of both North and South Korea, and gave the comfort woman issue three pages in his book, “Korea’s Place in the Sun.” Cumings, no friend of Japan, alluded to the fact that no Korean woman was handed over to Japa- nese custody without the compliance of fellow Koreans. Contract prostitution for family debt was an old, ugly part of Asian culture in China and Japan in the years before the Japanese annexed Korea. The Koreans circa 1910 were not as familiar with pros- titution as the Chinese or the Japanese were. In traditional Korea, family contract marriage generally conferred mar- riageable daughters on mature men of any age who seemed respectable and offered financial inducement to the girls’ parents. Men with no money were out of luck, while rich men sometimes had any number of lawful wives. Independent Korea had many harems and not many brothels, though both existed before the Japanese arrived. The Japanese outlawed polygamy in 1880, and the ban for- mally fell on Korea in 1910, though it was widely ignored in both countries. The ban and its aftermath -- more brothels and fewer harems -- was part of the Japanese colonization of Korea that also opened the first hospitals, banks, and public schools Korea had ever seen. The Koreans sang sad songs about the brothels, but studied hard in the schools. What was the life of a comfort woman like? A U.S. Army technical corporal named Alex Yorichi interviewed 20 comfort women at the Ledo Stockade in Burma in 1944 after they were captured while serving with the Japanese Army. The report is available online. Yorichi was a Japa- nese-American, but the fact that he joined the U.S. Army when 110,000 of his fellow Japanese-Americans were behind barbed wire in American Relocation Camps shows whose side he was on. “The majority of the girls were ignorant and uneducated, though a few had been connected with ‘the oldest profes- sion on earth’ before...the contract they signed bound them to Army regulations and to the ‘house master’ for a period of from six months to a year depending on the family debt for which they were advanced...They lived well because their food and material (were) not heavily rationed and they had plenty of money with which to purchase desired articles...They were able to buy clothes, shoes, cigarettes, and cosmetics to supplement the many gifts given to them by soldiers who had received ‘comfort bags’ from home... While in Burma they amused themselves by participating in sports events with both officers and men, and attended picnics, entertainment, and social dinners. They had a pho- nograph, and in the towns they were allowed to go shop- ping.” The girls soon learned what they were there for, and the conditions were arduous. “The girls were allowed the prerogative of refusing a customer,” Yorichi wrote. “In the later part of 1943 the army issued orders that certain girls who had paid their debt could return home…The interrogations showed that the health of these girls was good...There were numerous cases of proposals of marriage and in certain cases mar- riages actually took place.” How did an ugly fact of life in most Asian countries get recycled into the kidnapping, rape, and murder of a whole nation of innocents? Some contemporary Japanese newsmen discovered that most Koreans they spoke to in California were rather apathetic about the whole thing. The organizational support came from a Chinese-supported organization known in English as The Alliance for Pre- serving the Truth about the Sino-Japanese War. This group apparently came to life shortly after the Chinese suffered the international embarrassment of Tianamen Square. The first fruits of Tianamen in terms of Chinese pro- paganda was the revitalized interest in the 1937 Japanese Rape of Nanking, a staple of U.S. propaganda during World War II which Iris Chang, a Chinese-American, described as “The Forgotten Holocaust of the Pacific.” The Alliance for Preserving the Truth about the Sino-Japanese War takes pride in having provided Chang with much of her information. Since much of the source material was either in Japanese or German, and Chang could not read those languages, they essentially took over her literary life. The Chinese numbers for murders and rapes are impossible. The Nanking Safety Zone Committee of American, Brit- ish, German, and Danish humanitarians who were there - - the Chinese Nationalist generals ran for it and abandoned their own soldiers -- signed off on 360 rapes and 25,000 deaths either from battle or the massacre of soldier pris- oners caught out of uniform. Chinese figures are 300,000 murders -- not battle deaths -- and 20,000 to 80,000 rapes. There were 200,000 people in Nanking, and most of them lived. Do the math. Chang claimed the Japanese never apologized for Nanking and that Nanking had never been mentioned in Japanese schoolbooks. A couple of Japanese reporters sleuthed into a public gathering where Chang was speaking to hundreds of Chinese-American admirers and showed everybody present a number of Japanese middle-school schoolbooks that mentioned the Nanking Massacre in con- siderable detail. Japan apologized four times and the offi- cer deemed responsible was hanged. One of the confessed Japanese Nanking rapists shortly turned out to have been an eccentric leftist drafted in 1940. He was still in Japan when Nanking fell. A key Japanese historian who supported the Nanking story was demonstrably anti-American and called the U.S. war in Vietnam an act of genocide. Some of the Nanking atrocity photos in the book were taken elsewhere and others were obvious fakes. After having an autistic child and suffering from over- work on another Japan-bashing book, Chang, who probably initially believed what her communist Chinese handlers told her, shot herself. The current comfort woman imbroglio is more of the same. The Japanese outrage should never have happened, but it was consistent with Asian culture at that time. Kore- ans were widely complicit. The details and the numbers are simulated. The stimulus is probably the widespread Chi- nese sexual mistreatment of North Korean refugees and the general dissatisfaction many thinking Chinese feel for their government. A recent PBS show depicted two Chinese freelance newsmen, “Temple Tiger” and “Zola,” who use cell phone cameras and texting to produce honest news reports about environmental catastrophes and abuse of citizens. These two risk evictions, beatings, and “disappearance” to do so. They are real heroes. People who want to bring comfort to the modern “com- fort women” stranded in China should support LINK, not build monuments to dubiously reported events that took place 75 years ago in another country. Finger-pointing, like finger-painting, is best outgrown -- especially when the “facts” come from foreign propa- gandists. Watch out for one-sided atrocity stories. Only one side needs them. Ramapo programs (continued from page 10) book, “Hollywood and Hitler, 1933-1939.” The program will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Rampo College’s H- wing auditorium (H129). At least until the outbreak of war in 1939, with the exception of Warner Brothers, the Hollywood’s predomi- nant attitude toward fascism was essentially one of denial and pragmatism. There was a belief that movie-going audi- ences would be turned off by politics. As Joseph I. Breen, the industry’s all-powerful lead censor put it, “The purpose of the screen is to entertain and not to propagandize.” The studios had to contend with the German consul in Los Angeles, Georg Gyssling; the U.S. State Department; and Breen, who instilled the fear that offending the Third Reich would lead to exclusion from the hitherto lucrative German market. As Doherty’s book also points out, the studios’ treatment of the Spanish Civil War and of Fascist Italy was no less timid. The movie capital was also home to the Hollywood Anti- Nazi League. One of the only organizations in the U.S. to confront the fascist threat, it included among its members such A-list actors, directors, and screen writers as Dorothy Parker, Dashiell Hammett, Ernst Lubitsch, Mervyn LeRoy, Sylvia Sidney, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Chico Marx, Benny Goodman, Fred MacMurray, Frederic March, Oscar Ham- merstein II, and Eddie Cantor. The HANL alarmed studio heads to the point that they threatened to insert “political clauses” into their contracts forbidding such activity. A cultural historian with a special interest in Holly- wood cinema, Doherty is a professor of American studies and chair of the American studies program at Brandeis University. He is an associate editor for the film maga- zine “Cineaste” and film review editor for the “Journal of American History.” He completed his undergraduate edu- cation at Gonzaga University and holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Iowa. Ramapo College is located at 505 Ramapo Valley Road in Mahwah. September 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 17 Ramsey Review Seniors announce multiple events The signup for the Ramsey Seniors’ Oktoberfest trip is under way at borough hall, 33 North Central Avenue. On Oct. 16, the group will travel to the Platzl Brauhaus in Pomona, New York for day of activities including dancing, entertainment, bocce, shuffleboard, and horseshoes, and German food and beverages. The group will leave from Finch Park at 9:15 a.m. and return at about 6:15 p.m. The cost is $65 per person. Checks may be made payable to “Ramsey Seniors.” A bus trip to the Westchester Broadway Theater is set for Wednesday, Nov. 20. This outing will feature an adap- tation of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.” The cost of $70 per person includes lunch, show, and transportation. Checks may be made payable to “Ramsey Seniors.” Signup will begin at borough hall on Oct. 2 at 9 a.m. The new outreach committee is urging Ramsey resi- dents over the age of 60 to sign up for a monthly calendar of events. To receive the latest information about senior activities, call borough hall at (201) 825-3400. Seniors who are interested in assisting the committee with new ideas may contact Roger at (201) 327-1659 or Valerie at (201) 327- 6221. Pickleball games are played on Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. The bocce players meet Monday, Wednes- day, and Friday at 1 p.m. The annual Christmas Luncheon at the Ramsey Coun- try Club is set for Dec. 3. Seniors who plan to attend should save the date. Knights to sponsor Golf Tournament The Ramsey Knights of Columbus will sponsor the group’s annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Darlington Golf Club on Monday, Sept. 30. The event will include 18 holes of golf, cart, contests and prizes, and lunch. A cock- tail hour with hors d’oeuvres and dinner and open bar at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ramsey will follow. The cost is $150 per golfer. The cost for dinner only is $30. For information and reservations, contact Larry Walsh at larry.walsh@verizon.net or (201) 327-4590. Leisure Club plans events The Leisure Club is accepting reservations for its trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania for the Holiday Entertainment Extravaganza. The Nov. 19 and 20 trip will include a tour of Gettysburg, lunch at Miller’s Smorgasbord, dinner at the Dutch Apple Theater, and the Christmas show at the American Music Theater. For prices and other details, call Connie at (201) 327-4170. The Brownstone Restaurant in Paterson has been reserved for the annual Christmas Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The cost is $46 for members and $50 for non- members. The party will include lunch, dancing, entertain- ment by the Jersey Dreamers, two complimentary drinks, and transportation. For reservations and more information, contact Tina at (201) 962-7694 or Connie at (201) 327-4170. Tisdale hosts Fall Festival Tisdale School will host a Welcome Back Festival on Friday, Sept. 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the school at 200 Island Avenue. The event will include bounce houses, games, a dunk tank, face painting, and clowns. Pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, and cotton candy will be available for purchase. Wrist bands will be available for purchase for admission to the activities. For more information, call the school at (201) 785-2336. Students invited to apply for Syder Scholarship Applications for the Edward C. Syder Scholarships for the 2014 school year are now available. Eligible applicants must be residents of Ramsey who have completed their freshman year of college. Qualified applicants for these scholarship awards must demonstrate meritorious aca- demic accomplishment, contribution to their college com- munity, and must be of high personal character. This is the 21st year these scholarships will be granted to qualified individuals. The foundation has awarded over $370,000 in scholarship funds over the past 20 years. The late Edward C. Syder established the foundation, which is charged with the rewarding task of awarding financial scholarships to Ramsey residents. All college or graduate students who are current residents of Ramsey and meet the academic and service criteria are invited to write to the Edward C. Syder Scholarship Commit- tee, P.O. Box 729, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, or e-mail Synderscholarship@gmail.com for an application. Application forms must be delivered by Nov. 19. There will be no extension of time. Corps hosts ‘Night at the Races’ On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Ramsey Ambulance Corps will host a “Night at the Races/Race for a Rig” fundraiser at Ramsey Ambulance Headquarters at 41 South Island Avenue. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for are $40. Proceeds will benefit the replacement fund for two of the corps’ ambulances that are approaching retirement date. A fully-equipped vehicle costs more than $190,000. The evening will include dinner, beverage, interac- tive horse racing activities, prizes, and a special auction. Race winners will receive race tickets for valuable prizes. Attendees will receive a race program with sponsor adver- tising. Opportunities to sponsor races are available at $100, and individual horses at $25. Sponsors are entitled to name their race or horse. The corps is also seeking donations of prize items. For tickets and information,, contact Dee Duncan at dduncan@ramseyambulance.org or (201) 803-6387. This year marks the ambulance corps’ 60 th Anniversary of serving the residents and businesses of Ramsey. The independent, not-for-profit organization is staffed by trained volunteers. Membership is open to individuals 16 years of age and older. Training and certification are provided. For more information, call President Laura Behrmann (201) 341-1243 or e-mail membership@ramseyambulance.org. Rummage Sale slated Saint John’s Memorial Episcopal Church will hold a Rummage Sale on Sept. 27 and 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 acces- sories, toys, miscellaneous kitchen and household items, linens, decorations, and more. For more information, call (201) 327-0703, e-mail ellen.joyce@stjohnsramsey.org, or visit www.stjohnsramsey.org. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 25, 2013 Obituaries Jeanne A. Bradford Jeanne A. Bradford of Pompton Plains, formerly of Wyckoff and Mahwah, died Sept. 12. She was 80. She is survived by her husband William L. Bradford of Pompton Plains and her children Douglas Bradford, Glenn Bradford, and Diana Walsh. She is also survived by six grandchil- dren. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Road, Second Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540. Gail Marie Dobi Gail Marie Dobi of Ridgewood, formerly of Hasbrouck Heights, died Sept. 15. She was 61. She graduated from William Paterson College in 1973 with a BA in account- ing and physical education. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel R.C. Church in Ridgewood. She is survived by her husband James R. of Ridgewood and her sons Nicholas J. of Mahwah and Christopher J. of Coppell, Texas. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Ruth M. Dougherty Ruth M. Dougherty of Wyckoff, formerly of Midland Park, died Sept. 18. She was 95. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Wyckoff. She is sur- vived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Carlton S. Dougherty. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memo- rial donations may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 555 Russell Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Bruce Adam Holz Bruce Adam Holz of Franklin Lakes, formerly of Edison and Oakland, died Sept. 18. He was 66. He was a 1965 graduate of Ridgefield Park High School and a 1969 graduate of Rutgers University, where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Before retiring, he was executive vice president for Reinsurance Management Ser- vices in Wayne. He was a member of the Bogota Racquet and Oritani Tennis clubs. He is survived by his wife Marcia Holz (nee Fecanin) of Franklin Lakes and his children Adam, Brian, Alexander and Nicholas Holz. He is also sur- vived by his siblings George Holz, Judy Guevin, and Gail Cerelli and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents George and Amelia Holz. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Vermeulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc., 2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436 or the American Diabetes Association, 1160 Route 22 East, Suite 103, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. William J. Hufnagel William J. Hufnagel of Franklin Lakes and Vero Beach, Florida, formerly of Waldwick, died Sept. 18, 2013. He was 89. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He received his bachelor’s degree from Seton Hall University. In 1969, he became a Burger King franchisee and the founder of Food Service Properties Corp. in Elmwood Park. He was honored as a pioneer by the Burger King Corporation for all of his accomplishments building restaurants in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Seattle, Washington. He was a parishioner of Most Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church in Franklin Lakes and Holy Cross Church in Vero Beach, Florida. He was a Knight in the Church of the Holy Sep- ulcher. He was a member of the Arcola Country Club and a past member of the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes and of the Vero Beach Country Club and Moorings Club in Florida. He is survived by his wife Eleanor Y. Hufnagel (nee Young) of Franklin Lakes and his children Elizabeth O’Brien of North Wales, Pennsylvania, James Hufnagel of Franklin Lakes, and Diann H. Isola of Kinnelon. He is also survived by five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one niece. He was predeceased by his sister Florance Reid. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Vermeu- len Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to the Valerie Fund, 2101 Millburn Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040. Gloria C. Joy Gloria C. Joy, nee Dieckmann, of Park Ridge, formerly of Mahwah, West Nyack (New York), and Maywood, died Sept. 15. She was 84. She is survived by her children James, Patricia Brantner, and Eileen Schlaier, and 10 grandchil- dren. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, and her sister Mildred Simmons of Hiawassee, Geor- gia. She was predeceased by her husband James, her son Michael, and her parents Louise and Henry Dieckmann. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Per- nice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Stanley M. Kuchar Stanley M. Kuchar of Saddle River, formerly of River Vale, died Sept. 17. He was 63. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was born in Jersey City to Stan- ley and Mary Kuchar. He was the founder and president of Can Am Consulting in Mahwah. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church in Park Ridge. He is sur- vived by his wife Maureen Kuchar and his children Jason and Erin Kuchar. He is also survived by his siblings Al, Mary, John, Michael, and Anne. He was predeceased by his brother Stephen. Arrangements were made Becker Funeral Home in Westwood. Memorial donations may be made to Standard Bred Retirement or to the Special Olympics. John J. Kuiper John J. Kuiper of Wyckoff died Sept. 14. He was 91. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He attended North Carolina State University. He was the proprietor of John Kuiper, Inc. in Hawthorne for many years before his retirement. He was a member Wyckoff Reformed Church in Wyckoff. He is survived by his wife Grace (nee Hardinge) of Wyckoff, his son Jerry A. Kuiper of Quakertown, and stepdaughter Elizabeth Ward of Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also survived by three grandchildren, one step-grandchild, eight great- grandchildren, and two nieces. He was predeceased by his first wife Ruth Mary (nee Hazlett) and his son John R. Kuiper. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Wyckoff Reformed Church, 580 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Jacqueline H. Lindloff Jacqueline H. Lindloff, nee Patault, of Wyckoff died Sept. 13. She was 92. She was born in Pargny-les-Reims, France and emigrated as a war bride in 1946. She was edu- cated in England and in France before World War II. She was a homemaker and French tutor. She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Midland Park, where she served on the Guild Committee. She served as a volun- teer at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, and shared her cul- ture with the Alliance Française of Bergen County. She is survived by her daughters Virginia Kimball of Ridgewood and Janine Morgan of Saddle River, and two grandsons. She is also survived by her sister Odette Gaulon and a nephew in France. She was predeceased by her husband Martin. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 105 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (Outreach Fund) or to MGH Center for Regenera- tive Medicine, Harvard Stem Cell Institute, 185 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114. Eric W. Patton Eric W. Patton of Mahwah, formerly of Ridgefield, died Sept. 17. He was 43. He was a teacher at Lady Liberty Academy in Newark, and a parishioner of Saint Elizabeth’s Church in Wyckoff. He was the Cub Master for Mahwah Cub Scout Pack 197. He is survived by his wife Susan C. (Servis) Patton and his children Grace Patricia, Anthony Edward, and Eric Warner Jr. He is also survived by his mother Virginia Patton, his siblings Edward W. Patton and Jennifer J. O’Donnell, and one nephew. He was prede- ceased by his father Edward W. Patton. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Walter Van Savage Walter Van Savage of Saddle River died Sept. 16. He was 89. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a salesman for IBM for many years. He was a parishioner of Saint Gabriel R.C. Church in Saddle River. He is survived by his wife Jean (nee Cos- grove), his sister Anne Rutkowski, and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Gabriel’s Foundation, 88 East Saddle River Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458. Elizabeth A. Wilkisson Elizabeth A. Wilkisson, nee Whitbeck, of Mahwah died Sept. 17. She was 75. She is survived by her husband John, and her children Jamie Wilkisson of Mahwah and Keith of Manalapan. She is also survived by one grandchild. Arrangements were made by Van EmburghSneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. September 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES Mahwah Minutes Republicans plan meeting The Mahwah Republican Club will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 25 in the Terrace Room at the Mahwah Senior Center, 475 Corporate Drive in Mahwah. Refreshments will be served at 7:15 p.m. and the meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m. The agenda will include legislative and campaign updates. All registered Republicans are invited. Annual dues are $30. For additional information, contact Tracy Miceli at tracy@mahwahgop.com or visit www.mahwahgop.com. Flu vaccines available The Mahwah Board of Health, in conjunction with the Health Awareness Regional Program of Hackensack Uni- versity Medical Center, will offer seasonal flu vaccines on Friday, Oct. 4 at the Mahwah Senior Center, 475 Corporate Drive in Mahwah. Hours will be 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Vaccinations will be provided to residents age 65 and older. Vaccines will also be provided with a doctor’s note to residents age 18 and older who have a chronic medical condition, but do not have Medicare Part B. Residents are encouraged to make an appointment. Residents with Medicare Part B must have their card and number ready when registering. Medicare HMOs will not be accepted at this flu pro- gram. To register, call the Mahwah Board of Health at (201) 529-5757 Option 2. Library launches ‘Books & Buds’ On Oct. 7, the Mahwah Public Library will launch a new book discussion group, “Books & Buds. The first meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Mahwah Bar & Grill, 2 Island Road in Mahwah. The group will meet on the first Monday of the month. Each month, the group will focus on a general theme for discussion, not a specific title. October’s theme is “Get- ting to Know You.” Participants are invited to bring some of their favorite titles to share and discuss with the group. Future discussion topics will include “Holidays from Hell,” books that focus on dysfunctional families; and “Love Stinks,” anti-romantic selections. Recommended reading lists will be provided. To register, visit www.mahwahlibrary.org or contact Allison Moonitz at (201)529-7323, extension 225. Villanova alumni Mass planned Join the Villanova University Northern New Jersey Alumni Chapter at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Sept. 29 at Immaculate Conception Church, 900 Darlington Avenue in Mahwah. Brunch will follow downstairs in the church’s gathering space, Marion Hall. Father Dominick Lenoci, a graduate of Villanova Uni- versity and the new pastor at ICC, will be the celebrant. Fr. Dominick will be welcoming parishioners who are Wild- cats and visiting ‘Nova alumni. This is a great opportunity to reconnect spiritually, socially, and professionally with fellow graduates or make new friends. RSVP for brunch to Fred Falco ’73 at eqfaf@aol.com or call (201) 207-7220. Director’s Pick Series set The Mahwah Public Library, located at 100 Ridge Road, will present “Iron Man 3” (2013) starring Robert Downey Jr. on Sept. 28. at 2 p.m. When Tony Stark’s (Robert Downey Jr.) world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribu- tion. The film is rated PG-13. The free program includes movie snacks and drinks. Seats are available on a “first come” basis. 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, and 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. Motorcycle Poker Run set Mahwah Fire Ladder Company 2 will host its Second Annual Lieutenant Patrick Roe Scholarship Benefit Motor- cycle Poker Run on Sunday, Sept. 29. Registration is from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Mahwah Bar & Grill on Island Road. The ride will travel the scenic back roads of New Jersey and New York, and will conclude at the Mason Jar on Route 202 in Mahwah. Lunch will feature prizes, contests, and live music. The cost to participate is $25 for riders, $15 for passengers, and $15 for lunch only. (Rain date: Oct. 6.) After his passing in 2005, Patrick Roe’s family and his extended firefighting family created an annual scholarship in his memory. Since its inception in 2006, over $15,000 has been awarded. Over 250 people participated in last IV • Page 19 year’s fundraiser. For more information, or to preregister, visit ww.mahwahladder2.com, call (201) 529-2711, or e-mail mahwahfireco2@yahoo.com. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Lieutenant Patrick Roe Scholarship Fund. Men’s basketball program offered Mahwah Recreation is sponsoring free men’s basketball league that will meet on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The program, open to Mahwah residents only, will run through June 2014. Players must be 25 years or older. Pick up games will be played at Ramapo Ridge School gymnasium at 150 Ridge Road. If the school is closed for any reason, that day’s game will be cancelled. There will be no games on Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, or April 16. To regis- ter, visit www.mahwahtwp.org under forms center. Women’s volleyball program begins A free adult women’s volleyball program is being offered at Joyce Kilmer School, 80 Ridge Road, on Wednesdays. The program is open to Mahwah residents only. Games are played from 7 to 9 p.m. in the new gym. If school is closed for any reason, that day’s game will be can- celled. There will be no games on Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 14, or April 16. Registration forms may be found at www. mahwahtwp.org under forms center. Chambers set North Jersey Biz Expo Members of the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Com- merce will join business organizations and chambers of commerce from across the region to present the North Jersey Biz Expo 2013 on Sept. 26 at Birchwood Manor, 111 North Jefferson Road in Whippany. The Expo, which is North Jersey’s largest networking event, will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Complimentary food will be available. The North Jersey Biz Expo allows participants the opportunity to network with members of the North Essex, North Jersey Regional, and the Tri-County chambers of commerce, and the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners. Attendees and exhibitors will be able to review a wide array of goods and services and meet with the area’s premier business leaders to exchange informa- tion, and share ideas, contacts, and business referrals. Registration is free to chamber members and is $10 for non-members. Sponsorships and exhibitor space packages are available upon request. Non-members may register by faxing credit card infor- mation to (973) 403-9335. For reservations and other information call the Mahwah Chamber office at (201) 529-5566, or visit Mahwah.com. Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES III & IV • September 25, 2013 Family in witness protection can’t keep low profile by Dennis Seuling “The Family” is the story of the Manzonis, an Ameri- can family hidden in a small French town through the witness protection program. Giovanni Manzoni (Robert De Niro) has testified against big time mob bosses and now has a price of $20 million on his head. Agent Robert Stansfield (Tommy Lee Jones) is responsible for protecting Giovanni -- now called Fred Blake -- and family, making sure they don’t draw undue attention to themselves. While not exactly thrilled with their new home, wife Maggie (Michelle Pfeiffer), daughter Belle (Diana Agron), and son Warren (John D’Leo) try their best to acclimate. Dropping old ways is tough, though, and none of the family members is much good at keeping a low profile. Before long, Giovanni is beating people up, Michelle is blowing up the local supermarket because of anti-Ameri- can comments she hears, and Belle and Warren are figur- ing the angles and manipulating the ecosystem at the local high school. To complicate matters, Giovanni/Fred has assumed the guise of an author and decided to write his memoirs as a means of self-administered therapy to see what drove him to the life he chose. Director Luc Besson (“The Professional,” “La Femme Nikita”) seesaws between dark comedy and graphic vio- lence as he chronicles the family’s adventures. Because viewers never see what Giovanni’s crimes were, he comes Giovanni Manzoni (Robert De Niro) holds one of his persuasive devices in ‘The Family.’ off more as a cranky curmudgeon than a monster. With De Niro playing him with a “Who me?” twinkle in his eye, Giovanni is almost a teddy bear or anyone’s eccentric uncle. When he does lash out, prompted by his perception of being treated disrespectfully or taken advantage of, it is quick and violent. Sometimes, viewers see what he would like to do in brief glimpses into his imagination. At other times, he actually engages in violence with nonchalant abandon. Maggie has more self-control. To keep tabs on the fam- ily’s safety level, she has befriended two FBI agents across the street and even cooks Italian dishes for them. She is no timid soul, however, and shares her husband’s intolerance of those who look down on her and her family. Jones, who seems to be channeling several previous movie roles, is less intense as a man frustrated by this family. In fact, his Stansfield is pretty ineffective at pro- tecting them from themselves. He and De Niro share a key scene in which “Mr. Blake,” in his identity as writer, has been invited to speak at a film screening and becomes a hit with the audience when he can’t refrain from recounting gripping incidents from his own background. “The Family” works primarily because of its cast. Both De Niro and Pfeiffer -- no newcomers to crime films -- balance lighter moments with more intense scenes. Agron (from TV’s “Glee”) and D’Leo both shoulder their share of the picture’s weight and offer an interesting, even touch- ing, portrait of siblings caught in a life not of their choos- ing but determined not only to survive but to rise above it. Though the film is set entirely in France, Besson has the locals speak in French-accented English, which dimin- ishes credibility and ignores the question, “How can this English-speaking family understand all these French people so easily?” Subtitles would have added credibility, but risked alienating those who don’t fancy reading movies and skew the film into jokes about language confusion. Although “The Family” is being marketed as a comedy, this R-rated movie has a lot of strong language and vio- lence. The concept is funny: placing a larcenous, mur- derous family in a completely unlikely setting where it is impossible for them to blend in and they can’t keep from resorting to the only means they know to get things done, whether as simple as having clean tap water or as compli- cated as disposing of a body. September 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 21 ‘Friday the 13 th ’ is a horror fan’s dream release by Dennis Seuling When “Friday the 13th” hit movie screens in 1980, few suspected that this low-budget horror flick would be the genesis of a hugely successful franchise. Now, Warner Bros. and Paramount have joined forces to offer an impres- sive 10-disc Blu-ray set, “Friday the 13th: The Complete Collection.” “Friday the 13th” focuses on Jason Voorhees, who drowned as a young child at Camp Crystal Lake because of the inattentiveness of the camp counselors. Many years later, the camp becomes the scene of several murders, all of which are either committed or motivated by the avenging Jason, who forever lurks at Crystal Lake with his machete or other sharp weapons in hand. The key to the franchise’s success is the elaborately staged killings, one more grisly than the next, as a series of attractive but dumb teenagers insist on venturing into secluded places, investigating mysterious noises, and lin- gering alone in unfamiliar territory. With Michael Myers from the “Halloween” movies and Freddy Kreuger from the “Nightmare on Elm Street” series, Jason completes the famous trilogy of modern-day “mon- sters,” ranking in popularity with Dracula, the Franken- stein monster, and the Wolf Man from previous decades. The “Friday the 13th” horror series is one of the longest- running and most successful in film history. This collec- tion includes all 12 films, with seven titles making their Blu-ray debut, and a bonus disc of special features on the making of the famous franchise. The set is packaged in a sturdy tin case with 11 hours of previously released fea- tures and a 40-page book excerpted from “Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th,” the The masked Jason Voorhees is featured in the new Blu-ray release, ‘Friday the 13th: The Complete Collection.’ definitive volume on the series. It contains highlights from 200 interviews, 600 photos, storyboards and concept art, and a Camp Crystal Lake embroidered Counselor Patch. “In the House” (Cohen Media Group) is a suspense drama from director Francois Ozon. Sixteen-year-old Claude Garcia (Ernest Umhauer) is a student in a writ- ing class taught by bored, middle-aged Germain (Fabrice Luchini). Germain becomes fascinated with a story Claude has written about how he has schemed his way into the house of a schoolmate, Rapha (Bastien Ughetto), and seen things not meant for outsiders’ eyes. Germain at first scolds the boy, but then becomes seduced by his ongoing tale, in which he reveals his attraction to Rapha’s mother (Emman- uelle Seigner) and details Rapha’s father’s problems. The film is reminiscent of “Swimming Pool,” with its cinematic treatment of a writer’s creative process, as it deals with the theme of reality as filtered through the imagina- tion. The characters are well drawn and the performances are uniformly effective. Blu-ray features include a making- of featurette, bloopers, and deleted scenes. The film is in French with English subtitles. “Redemption” (Lionsgate) stars Jason Statham as Joey Jones, who returns from the Afghan war a shattered man. Broke, homeless, and lost in a haze of drugs and alcohol, he attempts to piece his life together with the help of Sister Cristina (Agata Buzek), a nun who works in an inner- city parish. Joey’s expert training as a soldier marks him as a valuable asset to the mob and he soon finds himself employed in the dark web of London’s criminal underworld. When Joey finds out his girlfriend was brutally murdered by ruthless kingpins, he seeks revenge, even if it promises to destroy him completely. As Statham movies go, “Redemption” is ambitious, though the plot is all over the place. The Steven Knight script attempts to explore the ambiguity of a broken man seeking redemption who cannot leave behind the vio- lence he has known and is his only talent. The relationship between Jones and Sister Cristina never rings true when he (continued on Crossword page) Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES III & IV • September 25, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) becomes her benefactor. Though well intentioned, “Redemption” never achieves the gravity to which it aspires and comes off as a slightly above-average action flick. “Unfinished Song” (Anchor Bay) is the story of two people deeply in love. Terence Stamp is Arthur, a retiree whose wife Marion (Vanessa Redgrave) is suffering from a recurrence of cancer. He takes meticulous care of her but cannot bring himself to tell her how much she means to him. He brings her to rehearsals of a community choir led by Elizabeth (Gemma Arterton). He complains that his son (Christopher Eccleston) doesn’t visit more often, but mostly he watches Marion find joy in the choir, wondering why he can’t do the same. Stamp and Redgrave are terrific together, and this is the main reason to see “Unfinished Song.” It is a pleasure to behold two veteran actors who have honed their craft so the acting is effortless and realistic. The magic evaporates and flaws in the writing are magnified when a few sub- plots are explored. However, when the camera focuses on the stars, the screen sparkles. The film is an interesting counterpart to last year’s “Amour,” which covered similar ground but had a more somber tone. Character studies are rare these days in mainstream Hollywood films, which tend to be fast-paced and sketchy on character development. With “Unfinished Song,” writer/director Paul Andrew Williams takes his time showing viewers this couple in their natural habitat as they interact and go about their lives while facing the uncertainty of a dread disease. Still, the movie is never grim or maudlin. It treats Arthur and Marion intelligently as individuals with dignity. DVD bonuses include deleted scenes and outtakes. “South Park: The Complete Sixteenth Season” (Para- mount/Comedy Central) contains 14 episodes on this two- disc Blu-ray release. Named “one of the All-Time Greatest TV Shows” by “Entertainment Weekly,” “South Park” premiered on Aug. 13, 1997. Trey Parker and Matt Stone (Broadway’s “The Book of Mormon”) are the co-creators. Animated characters include Stan, Cartman, Kenny, and Kyle. Season 16 episodes involve Cartman launching a lucrative gemstones business; an Easter egg hunt being threatened by rumors of a dangerous beast lurking in the woods nearby; a zip lining adventure; a Halloween cos- tume party with the foursome dressed as their superhero favorites, The Avengers; and a look at an object in Cart- man’s room that could change the outcome of the presiden- tial election. Extras include mini-commentaries by Parker and Stone on all episodes, and deleted scenes. September 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III & IV • Page 23 �������������������������� SERVICE MART HELP WANTED REAL ESTATE SALES FRANKLIN LAKES Get your license in 2.5 weeks. Start earning money with the busy & bustling Franklin Lakes Weichert Office offering the best training & support in the industry. 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Everything in excellent condition. 102 Kaitlyn Lane WANTED CRAFTERS WANTED Wanted-Crafters/vendors/ antique cars for Allendale Street Fair/Car Show 10/5 201-327-8411 or allendalechamber.com continued on next page Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES III & IV • September 25, 2013 CLASSIFIED RELIGIOUS RELIGIOUS Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- dor of heaven, Mother of the Son of God. Immacu- late Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecu- tive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. mr RELIGIOUS Prayer to St. Clare cont. from preceding page Thank You St. Jude Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glori- fied today & every day.” Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be promised. Thank you for answering my prayer. kr 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. bs Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Prayer to St. Jude (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. js CLASSIFIED Up to 3 lines .............................. $12.00 $12.50 Each additional line ................... $2.50 Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________ Phone _______________________________________ (25 Characters per line including spaces and punctuation) Carefully check your advertisiment the day it appears since we can not be responsible for errors of any kind in subsequent editions of the same ad. Corrections and changes, however, will be gladly made. MAIL TO: CLASSIFIEDS-VILLADOM TIMES P.O. Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432 Be sure to enclose your check or money order. ORDER FORM AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY THURSDAY 12 NOON FOR AD HELP, CALL 201-652-0744 Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr. Great in virtue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. My prayers were answered. Thank you, St. Jude. sr 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. ev ANNOUNCEMENTS Medical Alerts for Seniors- 24/7 monitoring. FREE Equipment. 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Earlier this year, the Bergen County Board of Taxation ordered Wyckoff to perform the revaluation of all residen- tial and commercial properties. The upcoming revaluation will be Wyckoff’s first since 2006. The purpose of the revaluation is to equitably redistrib- ute the tax burden by estimating all properties at 100 per- cent of their true market value. The process, also known as tax equalization, is said to ensure that all property owners pay their fair share of taxes based on the actual market values of the properties they own. Residents and businesses should expect to see the inspectors retained by Realty Appraisal Company visiting Wyckoff properties in October or November. The process will be completed by Oct. 1 of 2014. In other business, the township committee awarded a contract for drainage improvements, including the instal- lation of an underground drainage storm water detention system near the Pulis Soccer Field and the adjacent leaf compost facility. The contract for $35,200 was awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, New N House Service from Pompton Lakes. The work is to be funded by a $50,000 Bergen County Open Space Grant to improve recreational areas. Wyckoff previously awarded a $42,000 contract after competitive bidding for the purchase of the drainage system, including the pipes and connectors. Wyckoff officials credited the township’s approach of bifurcating and competitively bidding the two cost compo- nents -- the parts and the work -- with bringing the whole project in under budget. Rooney noted that the bids for the second phase came in between $35,000 and $218,000. Airmount Woods development (continued from page 3) were launched to supplement public school curriculum and to administer services in existing not-for-profit and private school facilities. Housing is now emerging as an acute need for this first generation of young adults who are now aging out of public and private education programs. There are currently 7,800 names on the waiting list for special needs housing maintained by the New Jersey Divi- sion of Developmental Disabilities, many of them with autism spectrum disorders. Numerous families now have to relocate their children to out-of-state facilities just to receive adequate care and treatment. The goal of Airmount Woods is to permit local families coping with autism to have their children reside locally, close to family, friends, and essential services. “It’s a start in the right direction,” Botta said, adding that Airmount Woods may become a model for other towns to emulate. The Borough of Ramsey transferred ownership of the site to RHI for this development and the operation of the residence. The project, which cost approximately $1.6 million, is being funded by various sources. The prop- erty acquisition cost to the Borough of Ramsey of nearly $900,000 has been reimbursed from the Borough’s Afford- able Housing (COAH) Trust Fund, and an $800,000 devel- opment contribution has been made to Ramsey Housing Inc. from this trust fund. The fund was created through past fees on commercial and residential development in the borough pursuant to COAH regulations. The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, established under the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, has also funded the project through a restricted mortgage. County and state grants have also contributed to the costs of the project. There has been no expenditure of borough general funds in the planning, development, or operation of Airmount Woods. In 2012, Ramsey officials decided to commit the bor- ough’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund monies to cover the costs of supportive housing for autistic adults, a housing rehabilitation program, and an energy efficiency project for the borough’s affordable housing inventory. New Jersey municipalities had until July 17, 2012 to commit their trust funds to affordable housing projects. If decisions were not made by that deadline, municipalities risked having the funds seized by the state. Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES III & IV • September 25, 2013 How to increase storage in tight spaces Cozy, quaint homes attract many buyers and renters. Be it a cottage-style house or a studio apartment, smaller living spaces often involve getting creative with storage. People live in a smaller homes for a variety of reasons. Some choose to live in a smaller home so they can be right in the thick of things in a city or urban center. Others scale back on living space to save money. However, storage space in small quarters is often at a premium, and thinking cre- atively is a necessity to keep the home tidy and items out of view. Rainy or chilly days are the perfect times to tackle indoor organization projects. When the outdoors isn’t beckoning, it’s easier to devote attention to addressing storage issues inside the home. To begin, take inventory, going through possessions and determining what can stay and what can go. Part with anything that has not been used in quite some time. The next step is to sort items and get organized. Then find a place for everything. For example, someone who has a dozen bath towels but only one sauce pot will need to find more room for linens than kitchen cookware. It may be necessary to borrow space from one area of the home to give to another area. The following are some additional tips to increase space in an otherwise cramped home. Add shelves. Increase cabinet and closet space by adding shelves. This may double or even triple the amount of usable space, especially if the shelving is customized to fit storage containers being used to hold everything from shoes to craft items. Opt for dual-purpose furniture. Benches with lids that lift up and sofas that convert into guest beds are just a few of the many ways to keep a small home neat and increase storage space. An ottoman is a great place to store extra blankets and linens, while a trunk or crate with a sturdy top can be used in lieu of a traditional coffee table to hold books or board games. Think vertically. When floor space is at a premium, look up. Frequently-used pots and pans can be hung from a decorative rack in the kitchen. Use magnets on jars to store a spice rack on the wall. Racks above cabinets or on doors can be used to store everything from shoes to jewelry to toiletries. Shelving in children’s rooms can store lesser- used toys away from the floor. Empty walls are valuable real estate in a small home, and tall bookshelves can house a number of different things. Take advantage of oddly-shaped crevices. If there is space under a staircase or a spot by a dormer or in an attic eave, use the space to store items. It might be necessary to add a door and small closet into the staircase, but such spaces make practical storage areas and add character to a home. Use see-through storage containers. Many people find that plastic storage bins are neater and more stackable than boxes. See-through bins make it easy to quickly find items so no one needs to search around the house for lost items -- and create a bigger mess along the way. Clear storage containers also work in the refrigerator. It’s easier to spot leftovers, and uniform stacking containers free up more room for bulkier items. Make use of space beneath the bed. There likely is ample room to store more things than just dust bunnies under the bed. A bed frame with built-in drawers is the perfect place to keep bed linens and out-of-season clothes. Beds can be raised on blocks to create more space underneath for stor- ing rolling plastic containers and even seldom-used suit- cases. Opt for an armoire. Armoires are not just for bedrooms. Armoires can be used in dining spaces or dens to store items out of sight. An armoire can be used when retrofit- ted with a pull-out shelf as a laptop desk, storing all office items behind closed doors when not needed. Improve storage in the bathroom. Try to choose a vanity that has under-the-sink storage so there will be a place to store some toiletries. Look for cabinets and etageres that can be placed above the toilet tank as a storage space for bath- room items. In the shower, hang a second tension-loaded shower curtain rod on the inside of the shower enclosure that can be used to hold bags of kids’ bath toys and other toiletries, keeping them off the tub ledges. Creative thinking will help anyone maximize storage space, even in a small home. September 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 27 Create a lighting scheme that works for the kitchen When designing a kitchen, homeowners typically give substantial consideration to many elements of their dream design, including cabinet and countertop materials and which brand of appliances they most prefer. Few, however, spend as much time considering the lighting for the room. Lighting is an important consideration in any room, but most especially in the kitchen, where people tend to spend a good portion of their time. The right lighting can have a dramatic effect on the functionality of the kitchen, includ- ing how the space feels. The right blend of lights can create a vibrant mood, and light can be adjusted according to what needs to get done in the space. Establishing a lighting plan in a kitchen requires a com- bination of different lights. The main focus should be on three distinct lighting types: task lighting, ambient light- ing, and accent lighting. Task light is beneficial anywhere a person will need to perform tasks that require close concentration, such as chopping vegetables. Task lighting shines direct light onto a surface, illuminating it thoroughly, and it can be turned off when it is not needed. Task lighting is generally placed above counters and islands where one will be slicing vegetables and prepar- ing food. There may be lighting over the sink to illuminate dirty dishes. If a kitchen has a desk area, lighting above the desk will make that area more functional. Many task light- ing designs include lights under cabinetry to shine down onto counters and eliminate shadowed recesses. Under- cabinet lighting is a relatively inexpensive add-on for exist- ing kitchens. Homeowners can add lighting afterward to focus more light onto countertops. Ambient lighting is another name for all-over lighting that fills a room. During the day, ambient light may stream in from windows and skylights. At night, ambient light- ing is created by different light fixtures in a room. In the kitchen, overhead fixtures are a popular choice for ambi- ent lighting. A blend of hanging pendant lamps, chande- liers, and recessed lighting can create the amount of light needed. Homeowners should pay special attention to the bulbs and fixtures they choose, as not all produce the same amount of light. Those concerned about energy efficiency also must give mind to whether the bulbs will use a lot of energy or last a long time. Compact fluorescent bulbs and LED lighting are long-lasting and do not use as much energy as incandescent bulbs. Indirect ambient lighting softens shadows in a room, creating a warm, inviting glow. It is an important layer of light that is often overlooked in the kitchen. Setting ambi- ent lighting on a dimmer enables homeowners to cast a mood that is desired when the kitchen is not being used for prep work. If there are key elements around the kitchen that a person would like to highlight, such as a china set, accent lighting can do the trick. Spotlights can be used to show off collectibles, while a subtle strip of lighting can illuminate a wall of artwork. Many people like to install accent lighting inside cabinetry to create dramatic focal points. Some homeowners may want to incorporate decorative lighting in their kitchens. This is the use of ornate chande- liers, hanging pendants, and other eye-catching fixtures. Decorative lighting should be considered in proportion to the size of the kitchen. Therefore, smaller kitchens will have smaller fixtures and vice versa. Decorative lighting may be the most expensive type of kitchen lighting, so some homeowners prefer to plan ahead for the inclusion of decorative accents by having the wiring ready and adding the fixtures over time. Lighting in a kitchen can be just as important as which appliances and other accessories homeowners choose. Without the right mix of lighting, the kitchen may not be functional or inviting. Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES III & IV • September 25, 2013