April 2, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I Franklin Lakes Scribe Spring Break Fishing Days announced Lorrimer Nature Sanctuary invites youngsters age eight through 13 to its Spring Break Fishing Days at the sanctu- ary located at 790 Ewing Avenue in Franklin Lakes. Fisher- men of all levels of expertise are welcome. Learn the basics about gear, bait, lures, proper fish han- dling, and conservation ethics. All fishing will be done at safe, publicly accessible ponds and streams in the area, such as Zabriskie Pond, Saddle River Park, and the Ridgewood Duck Pond. Van transportation will be provided daily. Fishermen should bring their own gear, including rod, reel, and tackle box. Those who do not have gear may inquire at Incumbents (continued from page 11) We were suffering from escalating debt, declining surplus, budget deficits, layoffs, furloughs, and declining service, and that has all changed in a relatively short period of time and the momentum is very positive.” He pointed to the recent confirmation of the borough’s triple-A rating by Moody’s, which he described as the high- est in the land and a rarity in today’s fiscal environment, as evidence of that positive momentum. “If elected, my focus will be to continue our fiscal dis- cipline and to develop an improved capital plan to invest in borough infrastructure,” Bivona added. “As a team, we will work hard to improve service to our residents and taxpayers and bring a greater sense of community.” Ramsey has been a borough resident for 46 years. She was an elementary school teacher after graduating from William Paterson University, and she was married to the late Richard W. DeKorte, the former mayor of Franklin Lakes and a state assemblyman. She has spent 50 years in local government and her present husband, John C. Ramsey, served for more than 15 years on the Franklin Lakes Board of Education. Ramsey was appointed to the borough council in 1995, elected to her first term in 1996, and she has since served on every council committee. She is the founder of the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and was chairman of Franklin Lakes Day for five years. She now serves as second liaison to the borough’s Parks and Recreation Committee. This year, as borough council president and chairman of the council’s Public Safety Committee, she is liaison to the police and fire departments, the ambulance corps, and office of emergency management. As a volunteer at the public library, she helps collect and protect historical pictures and data for the local history room. As a member of the Municipal Alliance, she supports public education about the dangers of substance abuse. Kelly was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and graduated from Fordham University with a BS in math- ematics. He obtained an MBA in finance from Wagner University and taught mathematics for the NYC Board of Education at DeWitt Clinton High School and at Roosevelt Evening High School, both in the Bronx NY. Kelly served in the U.S. Army as a lieutenant and was assigned to the National Security Agency. He joined the Equitable Life Assurance Society and was in the actuarial program as a mathematician. He worked for the Interna- tional Business Machines Company for 42 years as a pro- grammer and systems analyst for main frame systems and as a marketing manager, product manager, and brand man- ager for desktop systems. He graduated with honors from IBM’s Systems Research Institute and wrote a book, published by MacMillan on the design of large systems. While at IBM, he was promoted to the international division and served on assignment in England for three years. He also served on assignment for a shorter period in Japan and Argentina. After retiring, he wrote a book entitled “Brooklyn South.” This story of the conflict between a Brooklyn detective and the head of a New York organized crime family is now being made into a screenplay. While away on assignment for IBM, he said the schools of Franklin Lakes provided materials so he and his wife could keep their children in sync with the American school system. After completing the book, Kelly said, “I wanted to give something back to the town I love: Franklin Lakes” and that is why he decided to run for council. the sanctuary about loaners. The program will be held on April 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, and 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants may register for each day separately. The cost is $65 per day and the group is limited to 10. To register, call the nature center office at (201) 891- 2185. Date change announced for resume prep program The Franklin Lakes Public Library’s “Get to Work Resumes” program will be held April 15 at 7 p.m. Certified resume writer Paula Rueger will provide guidance on how to prepare a resume in this challenging hiring environment. She has experience helping people at all career stages. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Lecture and book signing set Author K.G. Benell will discuss his debut novel, “Where the Wolf Preys,” at the Franklin Lakes Public Library on Wednesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. Benell, a former naval officer with an extensive back- ground in intelligence, security, and investigations, grew up in Dumont. He now resides in River Vale, where he is currently working on a second novel set in Asia. • Page 23 A question and answer session and book signing will follow. Seats are on a first-come basis. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. The library is located at 470 DeKort Drive. Computer classes available The Franklin Lakes Library will host a computer class for beginners on April 2, 4, 9, and 11at 11 a.m. Learn how to use a personal computer, navigate the Web, search for information, create documents, and use e-mail. Partici- pants must be able to commit to all four classes. Experience is not required. On April 17, learn to use the Morningstar Investment Center. This online research program provides compre- hensive financial information about the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange, and NASDAQ stocks. Registration for both programs is under way for Frank- lin Lakes residents. Non-residents will be put on a wait- ing list and contacted if space is available. To register, call (201) 891-2224, extension 106. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. We welcome press releases from our readers. Items may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednes- day at noon the week prior to publication. Furnari named superintendent (continued from page 3) music education and a master’s in administration and super- vision from Montclair State University. She also possesses a doctor of education degree in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Currently the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction of the K-12 district of South Orange and Maplewood, Furnari was granted a four-year contract at a starting salary of $145,000, which is the maximum permit- ted for a district with 1,281 students under the New Jersey Education Commission’s salary cap regulation for super- intendents. Furnari’s current school district is described as racially and economically diverse with six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school with a total of 6,625 students. “I am deeply honored to have been appointed as the next superintendent of the Franklin Lakes Public Schools,” Fur- nari said. “I look forward to learning more about the com- munity of Franklin Lakes and its schools as I begin to meet staff, students, parents, and members of the community in the months ahead. I know that together we will continue to serve our students well by providing them with rich educa- tional experiences that prepare them to become shapers of their own future.” Furnari will begin her formal term as superintendent on July 1, the day after the current superintendent, Frank Romano, will end his four-year stay in the district to take a superintendent’s position in Ridgefield. Furnari previously taught music at the Glenfield Middle School in Montclair for 10 years. Two of her three children graduated from Montclair High School, while her youngest child graduated from the James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell. At the South Orange and Maplewood School District, she also serves as a member of the Superintendent’s Senior Leadership Team, and is the district liaison to the Regional Achievement Center to Learning Forward, which is respon- sible for the district’s professional development. She is the district’s committee chair for the Middle States Associa- tion and is a mentor for new and aspiring administrators. Prior to her position in South Orange and Maplewood, Furnari served as director of curriculum with the depart- ment of instruction for the Montclair Board of Education. She also served as a principal and a director at the elemen- tary and secondary levels for the Elizabeth Board of Edu- cation, having opened a new school facility as a building principal. While serving the Elizabeth Public School District, Furnari was named Administrator of the Year and received the National School Change Award from the National Prin- cipals Leadership Institute. During her teaching career in the Montclair Public Schools, Furnari was named Essex County Teacher of the Year and participated on the model curriculum team for the New Jersey Department of Educa- tion and served as a middle states evaluator. Furnari is an adjunct professor at Caldwell University, where she teaches courses in administration and supervi- sion in the graduate department of education. The superintendent’s position became available when Romano submitted his resignation in May 2013. He will serve through June 30, when his contract will end. Romano replaced Roger Bayersdorfer, who retired in June of 2010 after being an educator since 1974. Bayers- dorfer had served Franklin Lakes since Sept. 1, 2000 when he replaced former superintendent Dr. Edward J. Sullivan, who retired that year after leading the K-8 district for the previous 15 years.