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Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432-0096 Total Window & Wall Fashions 7 Kim/Janine HalliganElecFrontPage(2-26-14) rev2 Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • April 2, 2014 Villadom Happenings Mark Swinney to speak International speaker Mark Swinney will present “What Is it That Connects Prayer with Healing?” on April 8 at the First Church of Christ, Scientist at 259 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. The program will be held at 7:30 p.m. and all are welcome. Swinney, a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship, is a practitioner and teacher of Christian Sci- ence healing and a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. He has devoted more than 25 years to pray- ing with people and empowering people to pray effectively. He will address the numerous facets of prayer and healing. This speaker is known for his honesty, humor, and candid style. He is the author of more than 250 published articles, and resides in Sandia Park, New Mexico. For more information about this free lecture, call the church at (201) 389-6860 or visit csmidlandparknj.com. Community Night benefit set On Sunday April 6, Blue Moon Mexican Café located in the Boulder Run Shopping Center in Wyckoff will spon- sor a Community Night to benefit the Best Answer for Cancer Foundation. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of all lunch, dinner, takeout, delivery, and gift card pur- chases made that day. To participate, present a Blue Moon Community Night flyer from the website BlueMoonMexi- canCafe.com. Click on the community tab, then click Com- munity Nights, and scroll down to Shepstock. Also on April 6, musicians from Shepstock, featuring blues and gospel vocalist Joan Gardner, will entertain at the restaurant between 3 and 8 p.m. The Best Answer for Cancer Foundation trains medi- cal professionals in alternative treatments, including insu- lin potentiation therapy, and helps patients to afford those treatments. Shepstock is an annual classic rock concert performed by local musicians to benefit the foundation, in memory of Mahwah recording industry veteran Bob Sheppard. This year’s Shepstock is slated for Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Star- land Ballroom in Sayreville. For further information, contact Kathy Sheppard at (201) 406-0396, or visit www.shepstock.com. School Vacation Camp available The Ridgewood YMCA will host School Vacation Camp on April 14, 15, 16, and 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Extended hours will be available. The camp is open to all children kindergarten through eighth grade and YMCA member- ship is not required. Campers will enjoy daily recreational and educational activities that include swimming, arts and crafts, and spe- cial theme days. The camp provides parents with an afford- able daycare option during the April school holiday. The cost for camp is $80 per day for Ridgewood YMCA College presidents honored On March 16, West Bergen Mental Healthcare celebrated its 36 th Annual Brunch at Seasons in Washington Town- ship and recognized outstanding community leaders Dr. Peter P. Mercer, president of Ramapo College of New Jersey and Dr. Kathleen M. Waldron, president of William Paterson University. Pictured are Brunch Co-chairs, Patrick Fletcher, member, West Bergen Board of Trustees and Esther Fletcher; Dr. Kathleen M. Waldron; Dr. Peter P. Mercer; Jacqueline Ehlert–Mercer; and Michael J. Tozzoli, West Bergen’s chief executive officer. Over the years, West Bergen has forged a close working relationship with both Ramapo College and William Paterson Uni- versity. West Bergen has employed graduates of both schools in all areas of the agency’s operations. In addition, West Bergen and the colleges have supported each other’s events and share a number of donors and supporters. West Bergen is a non-profit organization providing a wide range of psychiatric and counseling services for all age groups with various levels of need. For details about West Bergen, call (201) 444-3550 or visit www.westbergen.org. members and $90 per day for non-members. The cost for registered 2014 Sumer Campers is $65 per day. For fur- ther information, contact Mike Rainere at (201) 444 5600, extension 339 or mrainere@ridgewoodymca.org. The Ridgewood YMCA is located at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. Authors discuss ‘Neighborhoods of Mahwah’ On Thursday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m., historians Henry Bischoff and Mitchell Kahn will present “History of the Neighborhoods of Mahwah” to the members of the Mahwah Museum. The program will be held at the Ramapo Reformed Church located at 100 Island Road in Mahwah. The public is invited. Bischoff and Kahn are retired Ramapo College profes- sors who authored “From Pioneer Settlement to Suburb: A History of Mahwah, New Jersey, 1700-1976.” Their discussion dovetails with the museum’s current exhibit on the sections of the town: Fardale, the Depot, East (continued on page 28) April 2, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Franklin Lakes Lydia Furnari named K-8 district’s superintendent ment of the students. “The search for the next superintendent was an inten- sive process in which all of our trustees fully participated and were committed to a singular purpose, which was to select a superintendent who demonstrated that they could meet these challenges,” Loprete said. “Dr. Furnari comes to Franklin Lakes with an impressive academic and execu- tive record of achievement.” Loprete noted that Furnari has a bachelor’s degree in (continued on page 23) by Frank J. McMahon The Franklin Lakes K-8 Board of Education has appointed Lydia Furnari, Ed.D. as the district’s superinten- dent of schools. Before introducing Furnari at a recent meeting, School Board President Laurence Loprete pointed out that the trustees have been told that the most important decision they make is the selection of a superintendent because it is the superintendent who creates the atmosphere that sus- tains the vision, mission, and goals of the board. He added that it is the superintendent who promotes the professional growth of the staff and the academic and creative achieve- Car-top boats permitted at preserve As of April 1, 2014, small non-motorized “car-top” boats, canoes, and kayaks will be permitted at the Frank- lin Lakes Nature Preserve. On March 18, the council enacted an ordinance that permits these boats on the upper basin at the nature preserve, subject to certain regulations, which prohibit boats transported by trail- ers, paddleboards, and surfboards, and require passen- gers to wear personal flotation devices. This ordinance was enacted following the borough’s town-wide survey, which overwhelmingly supported allowing boating at the preserve. “Why just limit the nature preserve experience to land access? It makes sense to allow canoes, kayaks, and small boats to be able to paddle around the beautiful upper basin in order to fully appreciate the scenic natural beauty of our nature preserve,” Mayor Frank Bivona commented. Dr Lydia Furnari (center) with school board vice-president Shirley O’Reilly (left) and school board president Laurence Loprete (right) Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 2, 2014 Franklin Lakes Moody’s confirms borough’s Aaa bond rating by Frank J. McMahon The Borough of Franklin Lakes had previously received a notice that its Aaa bond rating, the highest rating avail- able, was under review for possible downgrade based on the municipality’s finances. However, Moody’s Investors Service has now confirmed the Aaa bond rating. Moody’s Investors Service is a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. The company claims that its commitment and expertise contribute to transparent and integrated financial markets, protecting the integrity of credit. The ratings and analysis provided by Moody’s track debt covering more than 115 countries, 10,000 corporate issuers, 22,000 public finance issuers, and 82,000 structured finance obligations. Borough Administrator Gregory Hart advised that Franklin Lakes is one of only four of the 70 municipali- ties in Bergen County and one of only 16 municipalities of the 565 municipalities in New Jersey that has the dis- tinction of the Aaa bond rating. Moody’s summarized its findings, stating, “Confirma- tion of the Aaa rating reflects our expectation for stable financial operations, given the borough’s strong finan- cial management practices. The rating also considers the borough’s low debt burden and sizable tax base with high wealth levels. Moody’s expects the borough’s financial position to remain satisfactory with healthy reserve levels given the borough management’s history of conservative budgeting, implementation of formal financial policies, and use of forward planning.” Mayor Frank Bivona commented, “Moody’s confir- mation of the borough’s Aaa rating lends credibility to all of our efforts to better plan and manage the borough’s finances. It is consistent with our goals of maintaining and building surplus, decreasing overall debt, and keep- ing increases to the tax levy well within statutory caps. “We have been able to meet these goals without sacri- ficing quality services to which our residents are rightly accustomed.” The borough is expected to hold a public hearing and adopt the borough’s budget for 2014 this week. That budget will increase the amount proposed to be raised by taxation by $214,415 (1.95 percent) to $11,233,414. The proposed tax levy associated with that budget is under the maximum allowable state levy cap by over $1.4 million, according to Hart. The budget increase will raise the borough’s tax rate, including the borough library tax, by 0.0038 cents to 0.2732 cents, which will cause the municipal/library por- tion of a resident’s tax bill on an average home assessed at $1,030,000 to increase by $39 to $2,814 per year. That municipal/library tax rise must, however, be added to the tax increases for the local and regional school districts, Bergen County, and the Bergen County Open Space tax, to determine a property owner’s total tax increase for 2014. Yard waste recycling collections and twice-a-week gar- bage pickups began April 1 in Franklin Lakes. Advanced Waste will collect garbage twice a week for all residents from April through September. The second collection day will start Thursday, April 3 for residents with a Monday - Thursday collection and Friday, April 4 for residents with a Tuesday - Friday collection. During the months when there are two collection days, if the collection day falls on a holiday, garbage will be collected on the next scheduled collection day. There will be no change in the recycling collection schedule. Remember to keep bears away with good garbage habits. Secure trash containers and place them curbside as close to pickup time as possible. Wash or spray trash containers with a disinfectant to eliminate food odors. Garbage should be placed in garbage cans, containers, or plastic bags at the curb no earlier than 3 p.m. the day before the collection or no later than 6 a.m. the day of the collection. All empty cans and containers must be removed by 7 p.m. on collection day. Advanced Waste will pick up yard waste on Mondays for residents with a Tuesday - Friday garbage schedule and on Tuesdays for residents with a Monday - Thursday garbage schedule. Yard waste recycling collections started Tuesday, April 1 for residents with a Monday - Thursday garbage schedule and will begin Monday, April 7 for residents with a Tuesday - Friday garbage schedule. Recyclable yard waste materials include vegetation, plants, flowers, grass clippings, and tree limbs or twigs two inches or less in diameter. Yard waste must be placed in brown recyclable bags, loose in a reusable sturdy container with no liner, or cut into 3 foot by 3 foot sections and tied. Brown bags, containers, and bundles cannot weigh over 50 pounds. Leaves, dirt, rocks, trees or tree stumps will not be collected. Yard waste should be placed at the curb the night before a scheduled pickup. Recycling, garbage collection set Keenan to address Republican Club The Franklin Lakes Republican Club has rescheduled Richard Keenan, CFO of the Valley Health System, to speak at its Monday, April 7 meeting. The group will meet at 7:45 p.m. in the ambulance corps building on Bender Court. Keenan will present “The Affordable Care Act: Current Status and its Impact on America and Your Health Care System.” As CFO of Valley since 1974, Keenan has a unique perspective on this vital topic. He will discuss the evolv- ing changes in the health care system based on the ACA’s impact on the medical system and projected patient health care services. A question and answer session will follow. Light refreshments will be served. The meeting is open to members and Franklin Lakes residents. RSVP to Pete Swist at (201) 337-5140 or Judi Yglesias at (201) 891-4384. April 2, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Midland Park Parents seek help with Ridge School parking Midland Park town officials hope that a meeting between the Midland Park and Ridgewood police offi- cials will result in improved traffic conditions before and after school hours in the area of the Ridge Elementary School in Ridgewood. Several residents of Maltbie Avenue in Midland Park asked the mayor and council during last week’s meet- ing to find a solution to the congestion caused in front of their homes by parents picking up or dropping off chil- dren at the school. The residents said the Ridgewood par- ents block their driveways, damage their lawns, obstruct the lines of sight at the intersection of Maltbie and Frank- lin avenues and put children in danger as they run in the street to reach their cars. The block-long street is north of Franklin Avenue and has only five houses on it, some of which are partially in Ridgewood. “Maltbie is a danger zone. Something has to be done - perhaps one side of street parking. Nobody can get through – not emergency vehicles, not the UPS truck, not the homeowners,” said Art “Skip” Marchetti, who had originally brought the problem to Mayor Patrick “Bud’ O’Hagan at a “Breakfast with the Mayor” meeting. “The traffic is unbelievable. They all have big cars and encroach on our driveways more and more. They don’t even care,” said Lorraine DeLuca, whose house fronts on Franklin Avenue a half block from the school. She said the school traffic and parking extends past her house to Cottage Street. O’Hagan said he had also wit- nessed double parking in front of the school. “We worry our kids or the Ridgewood kids will get hurt,” said Joan Skudera, a Maltbie resident. The mayor suggested painting lines on the roadway to keep cars from blocking driveways, as was done success- fully to alleviate complaints on Paterson Avenue. “We still wouldn’t be able to back out if there is park- ing on both sides of the street,” said Marchetti. “We have no sidewalks. Children walk in the middle of the street. Lines wouldn’t solve that problem,” said Maltbie resident James Canelas. “Cars park right up to the corner at all four corners of the intersections. You can’t make a turn, and you can’t see anything when you pull out,” said Maltbie resident Mark Schaffer. Council President Nick Papapietro, the police liaison, said Ridgewood Police and the Ridge School principal would be contacted for help in dealing with the situation. Councilwoman Nancy Peet said the borough’s traffic officer should evaluate the situation and make a recom- mendation as well. And Councilman Scott Pruiksma said the Village Manager should be made aware of the issues at hand. Councilman Mark Braunius cautioned that any deci- sion taken “should not penalize our residents because of the abuse of other residents.” He said some of the prob- lems might be improved with more vigorous enforce- ment of existing ordinances, including the no parking within 50 ft. of a stop sign. “Let’s address it with our police department first,’ he said. Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & III • April 2, 2014 April 2, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Wyckoff Municipal budget includes $54 average tax increase by John Koster The Wyckoff Township Committee has introduced a municipal purposed budget that will increase taxes on the average house, assessed at $812,200, by $54 per year while investing significantly in the township’s infrastructure. Adoption of this budget is anticipated at the April 29 public meeting. The township’s municipal purpose budget, which will total $17,947,402, covers the cost of police, administration, streets, roads, and parks, and the equip- ment for the volunteer fire department and ambulance corps. Property owners are cautioned that the tax associated with the municipal budget is just one component of the overall prop- erty tax rate. The overall rate includes FLOW Area Trustees and teachers fail to reach agreement The Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School Board of Education and the Ramapo Indian Hills Education Associa- tion have failed to reach an agreement on a new contract after three sessions with a state-appointed mediator. The previous contract with the teach- ers’ association, which, besides teachers also represents supplemental teachers, administrative assistants, technical assis- tants, instructional aides, custodians, and security aides, expired on June 30, 2013. Interim Superintendent Ernest Palestis advised that the state will now appoint a fact finder, and the cost will be the respon- sibility of both parties. Both sides in the contract dispute will submit their final proposals and evidence to support the rea- sonableness of their last offers. “It is anticipated that the selection, appointment, and scheduling of a hearing by the fact finder will take several months and may extend into the next school year,” Palestis said, adding that the fact finder has the authority to recommend the terms of a settlement to the parties, but the rec- ommended terms of settlement are not binding upon either party. According to Palestis, the negotiations have stalled on the issues of salary, the employees’ request to reduce their statuto- rily required health care contributions, and the school board’s request for accountabil- ity of the time required for compensating teachers who supervise extracurricular activities. Palestis said the board has offered a highly competitive salary and ben- efits package, which included a three- year agreement with cumulative salary increases that exceed the Bergen County three year average settlements, increases in extracurricular stipends, and salary adjustments for supplemental teachers which place them on the teachers’ salary guides for the first time and which would allow them substantial increases in their future earnings plus retroactive longevity increases for employees. “The board also agreed to the associa- tion’s requests to clarify existing contract language governing vacation leave for administrative assistants and to extend employee safety protection to all employ- ees, and the board proposed a change in the prescription drug program to provide the employees a stand-alone plan without any cap on the reimbursement level in consideration for the elimination of major (continued on page 21) funding for the district’s K-8 and regional high schools and Bergen County. These taxes are calculated separately. The township committee agreed at a special meeting on Friday, March 21, to spend $1.3 million on road repaving, an increase of $1 million over the $300,000 spent in 2013. The 2014 budget also calls for an investment of $200,000 in public safety, including replacement of police radios and computers now near the end of their useful lives. Another $45,000 will be allocated to replace a 1997 dump truck also used for snow plowing, leaf pickup, and road patching, still in use with the fleet. Replacement of the Recreation Build- ing’s siding and roof, safety equipment for volunteer fire department personnel, and energy-efficient windows will also be funded. The township committee agreed to con- tinue contributions to the “sinking funds” used for future fire department purchases, field enhancements, and the eventual replacement of the roof atop town hall. Snow and ice costs resulted in 12 snow responses and an added cost of $170,000 to the budget. State-mandated pensions added $43,113 and health care costs added another $76,700. Township officials credited the useful support of department heads in cutting internal expenses, and the joint purchas- ing program with Franklin Lakes and Oakland with helping to control spending and keep the municipal tax increase to less than one percent for 2014. The owner of the average Wyckoff house will pay $1,809 annually for munic- ipal operations, an increase of $4.54 per month over the 2013 figure. This increase comes to $54 per year, an increase of two- thirds of one percent. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 2, 2014 Setting the record straight: Seven myths about ADHD According to recent studies, attention deficit hyperactiv- ity disorder, or ADHD, appears to be more prevalent than ever before. Nearly 10 percent of kids between ages five and 17 are being diagnosed with ADHD. However, misin- formation continues to circulate, and that information can make it harder for parents to understand the disorder. Dispelling the misinformation surrounding ADHD may help those who are truly affected by the disorder get the treatment they need. Myth 1: ADHD is not a real disorder. Many people honestly feel that ADHD was a concept drummed up by psychiatrists and pharmaceutical companies to increase business. However, the condition is real and is recognized by major health institutions, including the Surgeon General of the United States and the National Institutes of Health. Myth 2: ADHD is only a children’s disorder. Statistics indicate that while the majority of the people diagnosed with ADHD are children, at least four percent of adults also experience it. The reason the statistics may be lower for adults is that ADHD is often misdiagnosed or goes undi- agnosed in adults. Myth 3: ADHD is caused by bad parenting. There are a number of people who are quick to point fingers at par- ents, laying the blame for ADHD at the feet of Mom and Dad. But some people with ADHD have difficulty control- ling impulsivity and behavior, and that difficulty may have nothing to do with how those people were raised. Myth 4: More boys have ADHD than girls. Accord- ing to a 2001 report from the U.S. Surgeon General, girls are less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, despite need. Girls tend to have lower rates of hyperactivity and external symptoms than boys, but they may have greater intellectual impairment due to ADHD. As a result, girls may be under- diagnosed with the condition. Myth 5: Those with ADHD are lazy. People with ADHD are no lazier or less determined than those who have not been diagnosed with the disorder. ADHD is a neurobe- havioral disorder that changes the way the brain responds and presents unique challenges. A person with ADHD is no more at fault for the behaviors associated with ADHD than a person with depression or mania is for the symptoms associated with those conditions. Myth 6: All people with ADHD are hyper and lack focus. A person with ADHD may present mixed symptoms of the condition or be predominantly characterized by one. That means hyperactivity may not be part of the equation, especially for those who are largely inattentive. On the flip side, while some people with ADHD have trouble focus- ing on certain tasks, some actually get overly focused on things they enjoy. This is known as “hyper focus,” and it may come at a detriment to the things they do not like. Myth 7: ADHD is over-diagnosed. Experts say that ADHD is still largely under-diagnosed and undertreated, and many are not getting the therapy and/or medication they need. Contrary to popular belief, taking medication for ADHD is not a precursor to drug addiction or substance abuse. Many ADHD sufferers who do not get the care they need self-medicate and are at a greater risk for substance abuse. April 2, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 Students seeking private music lessons have options a handful of ways parents can find private lessons for their kids. Word of mouth: Begin by asking neigh- bors or friends in the community if they know of any reliable music teachers. Some- one is bound to know a person or have a connection to a music teacher. Speak with members of a community music ensemble, such as a church choir, or even amateur or professional musicians you see playing at a restaurant or bar. There is a good chance you can get a referral. You may also have a friend or neighbor who is a talented musi- cian and will agree to offer lessons on the side. Community music programs: While schools may not have music classes, com- munity centers offer programs for both adults and children. A community arts Time and again research has proven the benefits of music education. Children who study music typically score better on standardized tests and exhibit improved language and reasoning skills. In addi- tion, music education helps students with advanced mathematics lessons by improv- ing their spatial and temporal reasoning. Involvement in music and the arts can improve a student’s SAT scores and make the student well-rounded. Despite these benefits, music and art education is slowly disappearing from the classroom. At many schools across the nation, stages are dark and band and chorus rooms are empty. Budget cuts have been unkind to music education programs. To keep up with the demand for technology in the classroom, certain school programs have to be scaled back, and art and music are generally the first to go. This leaves it up to parents to involve their kids in music education. Private lessons have long been a great way for kids to learn music, and many such music coaches are former music teachers. With private lessons, kids get to benefit from working with certified instructors, and parents are happy to make music a part of their youngsters’ lives. The following are center may offer instrument training and/ or vocal lessons, so look into such organi- zations in your community. A community YMCA or a similar organization also may have after-school music programs. Nearby colleges: Music students at local colleges may want to make extra money by offering music lessons. They may be able either to meet at your home or use the music room on campus to conduct lessons. Newspaper ads: Tutors frequently adver- tise their services in the newspaper. Look in the classified section to see if anyone is offering music lessons. Music education is important, but those seeking instruction may have to look out- side of school. Private instructors are avail- able to help foster a love of the arts and mold creative, well-rounded children. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 2, 2014 April 2, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Franklin Lakes Mayor and council incumbents to seek re-election By Frank J. McMahon Mayor Frank Bivona and incumbent Council Members Paulette Ramsey and Joseph Kelly intend to seek the Republi- can nomination in the June 3 primary and ultimately new terms in the Nov. 4 gen- eral election. No Democrats have requested nomi- nating petitions from the borough clerk. The filing deadline for the primary is March 31. Bivona will be seeking his second four- year term as mayor after serving one year as a borough councilman. Ramsey will be seeking her seventh three-year term on the council while Kelly will be seeking his second three-year term. All three candidates were recently endorsed by the borough’s Republican Club. Bivona was elected to the council in ‘Margaret’s Wedding’ is brainchild of playwrights Tom and Maureen Lambrix of Frank- lin Lakes and Susan and Lance Wetzel of Oakland have announced the opening of their original play, “Margaret’s Wed- ding,” which will be held at the Antrim Playhouse in Wesley Hills, New York April 11, 12, and 13. The play was the result of an unusual set of circumstances. The Lambrixes had three weddings and a grandchild in a 13-month period, while the Wetzels had a wedding, a number of friends who were planning weddings, and the birth of grandchildren. With all the talk of wed- dings, the playwrights decided there was just too much good material to pass up. Set in the living room of the groom’s parents, “Margaret’s Wedding” proposes (continued on page 21) Cast members rehearse for ‘Margaret’s Wedding’ 2009 and served as the council’s liaison for recreation and as a member of the council’s Administration Committee. He has been active in the borough’s recreation programs as a coach for various sports and has been active with the Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament, where he served on the advisory board and co-directed the school’s basketball program. He received a BS from Adelphi Uni- versity. He retired in 2008 after a 31-year career in finance. His experience was pri- marily in the banking and bond insurance business, and he worked with munici- palities country-wide on the issuance of debt obligations. He has served on sev- eral charitable boards, including Junior Achievement and the YMCA of Greater New York. Bivona and his wife Maureen have been residents of Franklin Lakes for 21 years and they have two grown children. “I am running again because I feel a commitment to residents and taxpayers to continue the positive momentum and finish the job I’ve started,” Bivona said. “We have a great team of council mem- bers, professionals, employees, and vol- unteers who combine to make Franklin Lakes the best it can be and I am proud to be part of that.” Bivona emphasized that he has no per- sonal aspirations apart from providing a community service to the borough as a volunteer. Asked about his accomplishments, Bivona said, “I think the best thing I have done over the last four-plus years is to help bring my party and Franklin Lakes together. We were split in many ways, and those rifts have come together to bring stability and progress. “Our team has made great progress. (continued on page 23) Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 2, 2014 Midland Park Tournament decision hinges on starting time changes The Midland Park Baseball Association and the Memorial Day Committee are work- ing out a way so that the baseball group can hold a fundraising tournament Memorial Day weekend. Since the town traditionally observes Memorial Day on the Saturday preceding the holiday, and commemorative services are held at the Dairy Street memo- rial beginning at 9 a.m., town policy states the fields may not be used before 1 p.m. on that day. “We’re still in the discussion stage and trying to accommodate their needs and our needs – trying to accommodate the cer- emonies,” said baseball association Presi- dent Kyle Kuhnel. He said he is waiting to hear from the organizers of the 2014 Bergen County Charity Classic as to how late the start time for the games can be. “The tour- nament people are well aware we want to pay our respects to the veterans, and we’ve made it clear to them that if they don’t want to work with us, we’ll forget about their using our fields,” he added. The fields to be used would include Johnny Vander Meer Field, Veterans Field, Lower Veterans Field and Sunset, some of which are on the high school property. Depending on the needs of the tournament organizers, the town’s U8, U10 and U12 teams would potentially play on the local fields. Memorial Day Committee Chairman Lorraine DeLuca said her committee is (continued on page 22) Meeting to discuss reserve fund The Midland Park mayor and council have scheduled a special budget workshop meeting on Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. to discuss possible changes to be made to the proposed 2014 municipal budget. The public is welcome. Adoption of the budget, which was scheduled to take place last Thursday, was postponed because council members indi- cated they may wish to lower by $50,000 the amount to be placed into the capital reserve for the purchase of a new ladder truck for the volunteer fire department. The initial budget introduced by the council last month includes $150,000 in the reserve account for the truck’s purchase. The coun- cil has been systematically putting aside $50,000 a year for the eventual purchase, but decided to increase the amount when the fire department’s truck committee’s research determined the cost of replacing the 20-year-old vehicle would be substan- tially higher than anticipated. The council puts funds into a capital reserve account at the end of each budget year towards the future purchase of large ticket items so as to eliminate or greatly reduce the amount that has to be bonded to make the purchase. When the council discussed reduc- ing the reserve, council members said the reduction would save about $18 in taxes a year for the average borough home, result- ing in a proposed tax increase for municipal purposes only of $110 for 2014. Mayor Pat- rick “Bud” O’Hagan pointed out that any savings now due to the reduction would be offset by future finance charges, and that the change would have an impact on future cap restrictions. Long, dedicated service Midland Park firefighter Peter Jeffer displays the plaque he received recently commemorat- ing his 40 anniversary as a member of the Midland Park Volunteer Fire Department. Jeffer joined the department in 1974 and served five years as lieutenant and chaired the depart- ment’s Centennial celebration. He was fire company president for nine years as well as com- pany secretary. He currently serves as the department’s legal adviser and is its delegate to the Northwest Bergen Mutual Aid Association. A lifelong Midland Park resident, Jeffer is an attorney with offices in the borough. April 2, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 2, 2014 Proper dosage is important when taking vitamins Millions of people regularly take one or more vitamin supplements daily. Many perceive vitamins as the way to combat nutritional deficiency from a poor or inadequate diet. With so many in the population leading busy lives, processed convenience foods have become go-to items at the grocery store. Because these foods may not be nutri- tionally sound, the belief remains that supplements can fix the problem. Research by the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- vention’s National Center for Health Statistics found that more than half of all Americans take a vitamin supple- ment daily. According to a survey by Ipsos Reid for Health Canada, 71 percent of Canadians use natural health prod- ucts, with vitamins, at 57 percent, topping the list of sup- plements used. There even are nutritional testing companies that will draw blood and determine vitamin deficiencies, like NutriChem in Ottowa. The right vitamin mix is then cre- ated and personalized. While vitamins can have their benefits, many health professionals say the best way to get necessary vitamins is through food. Furthermore, inexperienced people may be taking their own cocktail of vitamins, and may be taking too much. There is the perception that taking a certain amount can be beneficial, so that must mean that taking more of the vitamin will have double or triple the benefits. What many people do not realize is that vitamins -- although they are naturally forming in food -- can carry side effects. Taking too much of a certain supplement can lead to toxicity or different side effects. Even in moderate doses, there can be some side effects to vitamins. Vitamin A: Taking high doses of antioxidant supple- ments such as vitamin A might do more harm than good. Some research shows that taking high doses of vitamin A supplements might increase the chance of death from all causes and possibly other serious side effects, such as making liver disease worse and increasing the risk of osteoporosis and hip fracture. B complex vitamins: B complexes or groups of vari- ous B vitamins put together in the capsule are some of the more popular vitamins bought. Vitamin B deficien- cies can lead to lack of energy and feelings of stress and anxiety and may contribute to difficulty with sleep. There is no magic number in terms of milligrams of B vitamins; however, taking too much can result in constipation, stomach upset, swelling, and even acne associated with B-12. Many people do not realize that some B vitamins can cause drowsiness, so it is important not to drive until you determine the effects of the vitamins. Vitamin C: People rely heavily on vitamin C to boost the immune system and promote good health. It is reported that vitamin C is largely water-soluble, so toxic- ity is rare, but side effects can include diarrhea, nausea, and possible dental decalcification. Vitamin D: Vitamin D has been touted as a wonder supplement. Taking vitamin D3, “the sunshine vitamin,” can help regulate mood, improve sleep, and regulate the circadian rhythm, among other things. Too much may cause nausea and vomiting, bone weakness, hypercal- cemia -- an excessive amount of calcium in the blood- stream, kidney stones, and organ calcification. Calcium: Calcium and vitamin D work together in the formation of strong bones. Again, too much of this supplement can lead to excessive amounts of calcium in the blood. Other side effects may include constipation and stomach upset, including excessive gas. Mental and mood changes, headaches, increased thirst, and other side effects are serious. Vitamin E: Toxicity from this vitamin may include gastric distress, fatigue, easy bruising and bleeding, muscle weakness, and diarrhea. In addition to vitamins, other nutritional supplements have the potential to interact with medications being taken. St. John’s Wort, for example, can affect choles- terol levels and the effectiveness of cholesterol-lower- ing drugs. It also may have contraindications with other medicines. Although vitamins and supplements are sold over the counter, that does not make them any safer than regu- lated medications. Individuals should always consult with a doctor before beginning supplements to find out the proper dosage and what vitamins may be beneficial or harmful. April 2, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Giving the metabolism a boost can be simple in fiber, a non-digestible carbohydrate that is hard for the body to break down. As the Men and women looking to shed a few pounds and keep those pounds off typically look for ways to boost their metabolisms. Though the metabolism is a compli- cated combination of processes, it is best explained as the sum of those processes, each of which is instituted to convert food into energy. It is no surprise that so many people, especially men and women whose metabolisms have begun to slow down, want to boost their metabolisms and turn that food into energy more quickly. Though the metabolism is a collection of complicated processes, boosting metabo- lism can be rather easy. The following are a handful of ways to do so, which can help individuals reach their fitness goals. Eat the right foods and eat more often. Many adults have been turned on to the concept of grazing, an approach to diet wherein adherents eat small portions of food every two to three hours instead of the more traditional three square meals per day. But grazing is only effective when men and women eat the right foods. Each small meal should still have nutritional value just as if it were a large meal. When eating smaller meals, be sure to include healthy sources of protein and fiber. Vegetables tend to be especially beneficial because they are high body works hard to break down fiber, it is (continued on page 17) Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 2, 2014 April 2, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 ‘Breakfast Bar’ adds unique dimension to therapy A unique approach to physical therapy is being offered at The David F. Bolger Post-acute Care Unit at Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff. The Breakfast Bar was a collaborative effort between PACU staff and Peter Peter- son, LNHA, Heritage Manor Nursing Home/Southgate vice president and administrator, and Denise Ratcliffe, LNHA, executive vice president and COO, as a means to allow high-functioning PACU patients serve themselves breakfast from a buffet-style line and then go to the gym for therapy. Breakfast, therefore, becomes a therapeutic activ- ity that prepares the patients for at-home management. “This functionally based treatment approach prepares the client for the specific activities and skill sets that they need to both successfully transition and remain in their dis- charge environment,” said Rehabilitation Services Director Ritchie Lim. “With the use of this approach, patients ben- Giving metabolism a boost (continued from page 15) burning energy and boosting its metabolism along the way. Fish is another potentially beneficial food for those looking to boost their metabolisms, as studies have shown that the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils increase the levels of fat-burning enzymes in the body while decreas- ing the body’s level of fat-storage enzymes. Eating more often benefits the body because doing so stimulates metabolism, reassuring the body that food will be coming on a regular basis. When meals are skipped or there are long intervals between meals, the body reacts as if it might run out of food and begins to store fat. Add some lean muscle. Lean muscle can boost metab- olism, so a workout dominated by cardiovascular exer- cise will not have as positive an impact on metabolism as one that includes a combination of weight training and aerobic exercise. When muscles are worked hard, the body needs to work hard to recover and rebuild those muscles, burning more calories and boosting metabolism as a result. Don’t believe everything you read or hear. Sugges- tions abound as to ways to significantly improve metabo- lism. Unfortunately, many of these suggestions boost metabolism but not enough to help people lose weight, which is the ultimate goal of many people. For example, green tea has its proponents who feel it can have a sig- nificant impact on metabolism thanks to EGCG, a com- pound found in the tea that has been proven to elevate metabolism. However, the impact of EGCG on boosting metabolism is negligible, and therefore will not make much of an impact on a person’s weight. The same can be said about capsaicin, an active component found in chili peppers that some feel boosts metabolism enough to promote weight loss. Though capsaicin can boost metab- olism slightly, studies have shown that influence is not significant enough to affect a person’s weight. Don’t get too comfortable. Modern technology may be a reason waist sizes are getting bigger. Heating and cool- ing systems may be must-have items, but when the body is too comfortable, it burns less energy to stay warm in the winter or comfortably cool in the summer. A study from the National Institute of Health Clinical Center found that people who slept in a room kept at 66 F burned seven percent more calories than those who slept in a room at 75 F. Sleeping in a cooler room may just be the easiest way for men and women to boost their metabolisms. efit from a skilled-therapy intervention program that will better prepare them for the skills they will be required to perform daily in their environment.” In addition, the Breakfast Bar provides a practical gauge for the therapists to determine if the patient is ready to be discharged and take care of his or her daily living needs. They watch the patient pouring juice, making toast, and handling a cup of coffee, all things he or she will need to do upon discharge. One patient commented that after visiting the Breakfast Bar, she realized that she was not yet strong enough to manage by herself at home. Another patient com- mented that the Breakfast Bar allowed him to feel more confident that he could manage going back home. Feedback from the patients has been very positive, since they enjoy the social aspect and don’t really even consider it a part of their treatment plan. One patient said, “I enjoy socializing with other reha- bilitation patients and realized that I am not alone in my struggles.” CHCC is located at 301 Sicomac Avenue in Wyckoff. Visit christianhealthcare.org or call (201) 848-5200 for additional information. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 2, 2014 Area Coalition announces Fourth Annual History Day Join the Northwest Bergen History Coalition for its April 26 celebration of New Jersey’s 350 th Anniversary. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., nine historical homes and muse- ums will be open to the public to tour and enjoy. This year’s History Day exhibits will spotlight the themes of diversity, innovation, and liberty in New Jersey’s history. Take a guided tour of Skylands Manor Guided tours of the ground floor of historic Skylands Manor at the New Jersey State Botanical Garden will be available on Sunday, April 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours will also be offered on May 4. Sponsored by the NJBG/Skylands Association, the non- profit member support organization working with the state to preserve the gardens, the 45-minute guided tours of Sky- lands history and architecture will be conducted by NJBG docents. Skylands Manor, a Tudor Revival mansion, was con- structed in the early 20th century for Clarence McKenzie Lewis by renowned architect John Russell Pope. Pope also designed many outstanding public buildings, including the Jefferson Memorial and National Gallery of Art, both in Washington, D.C. Among Skylands Manor’s many attractions is a remark- able collection of antique stained glass medallions set in leaded windows, including pieces from 16th century German, Bavarian, and Swiss sites. The lanterns, electrical fixtures, lamps, spiral staircase rail, and gate were fash- ioned by Samuel Yellin, who led the American revival of the use of iron as decorative art. The suggested donations for house tours are $7 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and students ages 13 through 18, and $3 for children ages six through 12. Children under six years old will be admitted free. Since 1976, The NJBG/Skylands Association, an incor- porated, member-supported non-profit organization of vol- unteers, has worked with the state to preserve and protect NJBG/Skylands and its historic structures. Skylands Manor The New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands, which appears on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places, is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the year. Admission to the garden is always free. A $5 parking fee is charged on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. NJBG/Skylands is located off Morris Road in Ring- wood. For an event schedule, membership brochure, direc- tions, or more information, call (973) 962-9534 or visit www.njbg.org. The museums and historic homes on the tour include: The John Fell House, 475 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale; Museum at the Station, 176 Rock Road in Glen Rock; The Hermitage, 335 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus; Mahwah Museum, 201 Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah; Van Allen House, 3 Franklin Avenue in Oakland; Old Stone House, 538 Island Road in Ramsey; Schoolhouse Museum, 650 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood; Hopper- Goetschius Museum, 363 East Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River; and Zabriskie House, 421 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff. Tickets purchased in advance are $10 for adults. Ticket holders are entitled to free “Fun History Tickets” for their children (age 12 years and under), which will be stamped at each site visited. Advance tickets may be purchased through each of the coalition’s historical societies. They will also be on sale at the Schoolhouse Museum in Ridgewood Thursdays and Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and Sundays 2 to 4 p.m.; Mahwah Museum Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.; The Hermitage Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.; and Abma’s Farm Market in Wyckoff Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To purchase tickets by mail, send requests to the School- house Museum, 650 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Include a check made payable to the Ridgewood Historical Society. Tickets will be on sale at each site on the day of the tour for $15 for adults. Children 12 and under will be admitted free. Proceeds from the ticket sales will be equally divided among the nine historical sites. On History Day, the coali- tion will be selling grilled hotdogs and soda at the Hopper- Goetschius House Museum in Upper Saddle River. For details, call the Schoolhouse Museum at (201) 447- 3242 or e-mail info@ridgewoodhistoricalsociety.org. April 2, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Wyckoff Wanderings ‘Team Up to Tidy Up’ & Shred Fest set Wyckoff residents will have a chance to tackle litter on Team Up to Tidy Up Day, April 5 from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the cleanup is complete. (Rain date: April 12.) Volunteers will meet at 8:30 a.m. in town hall to receive location assignments and supplies. Volunteers from Wyckoff’s Partners in Pride, which originated more than 20 years ago, will participate. “Child-friendly” cleanup sites are assigned to groups with young helpers. A mobile paper shredder will be at the Wyckoff Recycling Center at 475 West Main Street from 9 a.m. until noon. Resi- dents are invited to bring papers to be shredded. Please note that catalogues, mag- azines, brochures, and junk mail will not be accepted. Residents will be limited to four bags or boxes weighing no more than 10 pounds each. MAD4Kids benefit announced On Thursday, April 3, the MAD4Kids club at Eisenhower Middle School will host an art show and fundraising fair from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the school located on Calvin Court. The event will also feature prizes and an auction. Students in MAD4Kids meet after school to organize activities that make a difference for kids in the community and around the world. The club will donate the proceeds from their April 3 event to benefit charities such as Girl Up, Hug it Forward, and Passaic County CASA. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for chil- dren under 11, and $3 for seniors. Brenda Belohoubek to perform in ‘La Traviata’ Brenda Belohoubek Wyckoff soprano Brenda Belohoubek will return to the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera’s (Verismo Opera) stage to perform the role of Annina in “La Tra- viata.” The 3 p.m. performance will be held the Bergen Performing Arts Center (ber- genPAC), located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, on Sunday, April 6. In October, Belohoubek debuted with Verismo Opera in the company’s production of “Suor Angelica,” appearing in the role of the Novice. She has performed numerous roles, including Susanna in “Le nozze di Figaro,” Frasquita in “Carmen,” Sophie in “Werther,” and Amore in “L’incoronazione di Poppea” with Stony Hill Players, East- ern Opera of New Jersey, Amici Opera, and Opera NEO, respectively. Belohoubek has attended a number of programs and festivals, including the Detroit, Michigan Opera Theatre, OperaF- est New Jersey, OperaWorks, and Le Chiavi di Bel Canto with the Texas Music Festival. In addition to performing, she maintains a private music studio and is the vocal instruc- tor for the Ramapo and Indian Hills high schools’ after-school adjunct program. A member of the Ramapo High School Class of 2007, Belohoubek attended Wil- liam Paterson University in Wayne, grad- uating with a bachelor’s degree in music education with a voice concentration and a double minor in piano and flute. Tickets for the performance may be pur- chased online at www.bergenpac.org, and by calling (201) 227-1030. The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera has been a part of the New Jersey music scene since 1989. Verismo Opera, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, is a grand, professional opera company led by Artistic Director and Met Opera luminary Lucine Amara. Herman to present tips for seniors Dr. Ken Herman of Wyckoff will pres- ent “How to Make the Most and Best of the Senior Years” on Wednesday, April 3 at the Wyckoff Family YMCA. The program will begin at 10 a.m. Dr. Herman, who has practiced psychol- ogy for approximately 50 years, directed the Psychological Service Center in Tean- eck and is now on the Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Board of Trustees, which provides free primary care to those who cannot afford it. He is the author of the per- sonal growth book “Secrets from the Sofa” and many articles. During the program, he will share his secrets for happiness. The lecture is free and open to the public. Light refreshments and coffee will be served. The Wyckoff Family YMCA is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue, in Wyckoff. Knights host Fish & Chips Dinner The Saint Elizabeth Council of the Knights of Columbus will host its annual Fish & Chips Dinner on Friday, April 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Saint Elizabeth Parish Hall on Greenwood Avenue in Wyckoff. Tick- ets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and are available after weekend Masses or by calling Doug Arone at (201) 891-2132. Takeout orders will also be accepted. Press releases for this column may be e- mailed to editorial@villadom.com. Dead- line is Wednesday at noon. Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 2, 2014 April 2, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 Park Windmill Memorial Day Parade participants sought Community groups in Midland Park are invited to par- ticipate in the borough’s annual Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 24. The day’s events will begin with a 9 a.m. flag raising at the Vietnam Memorial on Dairy Street. The parade will step off at 10 a.m. from the Midland Park Municipal Build- ing and proceed down Franklin Avenue and onto Godwin Avenue to Veterans Plaza, where a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Following the service, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary will serve refreshments at the firehouse on Witte Drive. In the event of rain, the service will be held at the firehouse at 11 a.m. Community groups interested in participating may con- tact Lorraine (201) 445-5967 or lawrein@aol.com. Baseball association to meet The Midland Park Baseball Association will meet on Tuesday, April 1 at 8 p.m. The session will be held at the DePhillips Center at 50 Dairy Street. For more informa- tion, e-mail midlandparkbaseball@gmail.com. Scholarship deadline extended The Midland Park Chamber of Commerce has extended the application deadline for its two $1,000 scholarships. The new deadline for submission is May 2. The scholarships are available to graduating seniors who reside in Midland Park and are planning to attend a two- or four-year college. Applicants should be civic-minded and active in the community. Visit MidlandParkChamber.com for applications and submission instructions. For more information, contact Dr. Dawn DiMuro at ddimuro@gmail.com. Local parish to host Clothing Drive The Saint Francis Closet, a ministry of the Church of the Nativity at 315 Prospect Street, will hold a Clothing Drive on Saturday, April 12. Gently-used spring and summer clothing may be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Ken- nedy Hall at the church. The ministry requests that clothing donations be laundered and in wearable condition. Donations will be distributed to local community programs that serve men, women, and children in need, including Suits for Success, Oasis, Jericho Road Shelter, Agreement (continued from page 7) medical prescription reimbursement,” Palestis added. He claims that change would enhance the present prescription plan and result in substantial savings to the board and the employees. “But the association rejected the board’s proposal, and is seeking salary increases of more than nine percent over three years and a reduction in their statutorily required health care contributions, as well as all of the other the monetary concessions that the board has offered,” Pales- tis said. He added that the association is unwilling to consider any proposal that requires association members to be accountable for extracurricular stipends. F.J. MCMAHON Playwrights (continued from page 11) a different perspective on the planning of a wedding. The production, filled with toasts, tension, and tears, also pro- vides quite a few laughs along the way. Director Sue Binder of Wyckoff makes this production a “FLOW” (Franklin Lakes, Oakland, Wyckoff) event. The Antrim Players is located at 15 Spook Rock Road in Wesley Hills. Show times are 7 p.m. on April 11 and 12, and 2 p.m. on April 13. Tickets for all performances are $15. For details, call (845) 354-9503 or visit antrimplay- house.com. Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, Nurturing Place/York Street Shelter, Star of Hope Mission, Shelter Our Sisters, Father English Community Center, PS 6 in Paterson, and Mother Teresa’s Harlem Shelter. For details, or to participate in the ministry, visit www. churchofthenativitynj.com or e-mail Tia Patterson. Ecumenical Good Friday Service set The pastors and churches of Midland Park invite the community to a special observance of Good Friday on April 18 at 7 p.m. The service will be held at the Faith Reformed Church, located at 95 Prospect Street, Midland Park. For more information, call (201) 444-1694. Library hosts artist Brian Birrer Artist Brian Birrer will present a program about sports- related art on Thursday, April 10 at the Midland Park Memorial Library. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. All are invited. Birrer will discuss the creative process he uses to create his sculptures and paintings. His statues have appeared at Yankee Stadium and the Yogi Berra Museum. During the month of April, Birrer’s painting of Johnny Vander Meer and a baseball card exhibit will be on display at the library, which is located at 250 Godwin Avenue. Correction The March 26 article regarding inter-local agreements involving Midland Park and Ho-Ho-Kus should have stated that Ho-Ho-Kus no longer uses Midland Park’s services to deal with building permits for its elected officials because, since the merger of the two municipalities’ construction departments, it would result in a possible conflict of inter- est. Ho-Ho-Kus currently engages Waldwick for this pur- pose. In addition, the inter-local shared-service agreement with Midland Park regarding the construction department merger has been extended until 2017. The date was adjusted after the New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs said the agreement had to have a four-year minimum rather than three. 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. Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 2, 2014 Obituaries Elaine Marian Ferro Elaine Marian Ferro of Wyckoff, formerly of Queens, New York, died March 21. She was the secretary to the business administrator of the Ramapo/Indian Hills Board of Education in Oakland and retired in June of 2012 after 34 years of service. She was a parishioner of Saint Eliza- beth’s Church in Wyckoff, where she served as a Eucharis- tic minister. She is survived by her husband Richard Ferro and her daughters Melissa Gill of Oakland and Andrea Higgins of Wayne. She is also survived by three grandchil- dren and her sister Arlene Chabalik of Queens, New York. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Betty W. Knapp Betty W. Knapp of Jupiter, Florida, formerly of Franklin Lakes and Ridgewood, died March 25. She was 88. She attended Ridgewood High School, where she was a cheer- leader. Before retiring, she was an executive secretary at American Cyanamid in Wayne. While in Florida, she attended classes at Florida Atlantic University and volun- teered at Jupiter Medical Center. She is survived by her children Daniel, Barbara Batten, and Nancy Muldowney. She is also survived by five grandchildren. She was prede- ceased by her husband Lawrence B. Knapp. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Associa- tion, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834. Palma ‘Pam’ Notar Donato Palma “Pam”’ Notar Donato, nee Marino, of Midland Park, formerly of North Bergen, died March 23. She was 84. Before retiring 20 years ago, she was the housing man- ager for North Bergen for many years. She is survived by her children Hank, Andrea Notar Donato-Clark, Laura, and Stephen. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Henry (“Hank”). Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to the Villa Marie Claire, 12 West Saddle River Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458. Jerome ‘Jerry’ Ptasienski Jerome “Jerry” Ptasienski of Midland Park, formerly of Elmwood Park, died March 24. He was 75. He was a vet- eran of the U.S. National Guard. Before retiring in 2001, he worked as a sales engineer for ITT Marlow Pumps in Midland Park for 40 years. He was a member of the Mid- land Park United Methodist Church, where he served as trustee and was a choir member. He was a charter member of the Twin Brook Duffers and a member of the Hobby- ists in Ridgewood. He was a member of the AMC Bowl- ing League in Oakland, where he bowled a perfect 300. He is survived by his wife Judith A. (Osborn) and his chil- dren Gregory Ptasienski Osborn of Ridgewood, Kenneth Ptasienski Osborn of Westport, Connecticut, and Bradley Ptasienski Osborn of Glen Rock. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and his sister Janet Myer of Old Bridge. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Mid- land Park United Methodist Church, 269 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 0732. Ekkehart ‘Ek’ Sachtler Ekkehart “Ek” Sachtler of Midland Park died March 9 He was 88. He was born in Grimme, Kreis Zerbst, Ger- many, to Jutta Weibezahl and Hans Sachtler. After graduat- ing from high school in the city of Dessau, he was drafted into the army and served in the signal corps, until he was wounded and sent home near the end of the World War II. When the division of Germany left his home area under the control of Russia and East Germany, he and his older brother left for the West, making their home in Munich and begin- ning university study supported by many part-time jobs, including Radio Free Europe. He came to the United States in 1953. He earned a master’s degree in marketing from Columbia University and joined the AGFA Film Company. Ten years later, he joined the English firm Ilford, where he built a private label film division. After 25 years with Ilford, he retired as director of national account sales. As digital photography took over the film industry, he began his own business serving those customers still in need of specialized film products. He was a member of Hobbyists Unlimited in Ridgewood, and Schlaraffia, an international German-speaking society. He was a HODAR (husband of a Daughter of the American Revolution). He was a member of West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood. He is sur- vived by his wife Buford Bobbitt (Buff) and his children Dr. Kirk Sachtler and Kay Toke and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Jutta Geyken. He was pre- deceased by his brothers Wendelin, Manfred, and Hans. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. A memorial service will be held on April 12 at 11 a.m. at West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood. Antoinette Stravato Antoinette Stravato of Barnegat, formerly of Ramsey, died March 19. Before retiring, she prepared lunches for the children at Tisdale Elementary School. She was a member of the Friends of the Adornos. She is survived by her daugh- ters Terri Morgan, Jean Bremy, and Debbie Burroughs. She is also survived by four grandsons and one great-grand- daughter. She was predeceased by her husband Ignazio. 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. Priscilla Winship Priscilla Winship, nee Cobb, of Amherst, Massachu- setts, formerly of Allendale, died Feb. 20. She was 90. She began her education in the public schools of State College, Pennsylvania. She took time away from her undergraduate studies at Penn State in 1943 to work for the Curtiss-Wright Aeronautical Company as an engineer cadette, training at Cornell University. She received a bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1945. While a senior at Penn State, she was awarded a U.S. Department of Agri- culture Fellowship, enabling her to do graduate work in experimental foods and household equipment. She went on to earn a master’s degree in home economics from Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in Ames, Iowa. She worked at International Harvester, where she was director of research and food testing in the food, freezer, and refrigeration department. She worked for the home economics department of the “Cleveland Plain Dealer” from 1950 to 1952. At the “Plain Dealer,” she was in charge of the testing laboratory and wrote a weekly column about food preparation, preservation, and homemaking. After moving to Allendale, she volunteered for Meals on Wheels, and led Girl Scout and Brownie troops. She was a founding member of the Highlands Presbyterian Church in Allendale, where she managed the church finances. She is survived by her children Lawrence Johnson Winship of Amherst, Massachusetts, Carol Winship McNab of Hopewell, and Elizabeth Louise Winship of South Hadley, Massachusetts. She is also survived by three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband John Trimble Winship and her brother J. Stanley Cobb Jr. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice at the Fisher Home in Amherst, Massachusetts. Tournament (continued from page 12) awaiting the organizers’ decision in hopes a mutually- agreeable solution can be worked out. Kuhnel explained that one problem in moving up the play time is that all of Midland Park’s fields do not have lights for night play. “If we had lights, we could push the time up. They are asking us for more time because they are trying to work it (the scheduling) out.” Kuhnel said the tournament serves as a very important financial event for the association as it provides it with the ability to generate a significant amount of revenue through the use of the snack bar. Estimates of $2,500 to $3,000 in revenue were quoted last year. “The funds generated from this event are an important factor in our ability to keep our registration fees low and enable as many kids as possible the ability to play baseball in our town,” Kuhnel said in a letter to the mayor and coun- cil in requesting permission to use the town fields again this year. The baseball association intended to host the event in 2013, but due to the extremely poor weather over the Memorial Day Weekend, it was only able to accommo- date the tournament on one day only. Last year the council approved the use of the town’s fields starting at 10:30 a.m. on Memorial Day Saturday for one year only. 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. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • April 2, 2014 ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ captures spirit of TV show by Dennis Seuling “Muppets Most Wanted” is not a sequel but a follow- up to 2011’s “The Muppets,” the picture that brought the lovable cast of critters back to the big screen after a long absence. The new film takes place in assorted interna- tional cities, as the Muppets engage in a world tour pro- moted by their new manager, Dominic Badguy (a French name that is pronounced “Bad-gee”), played by a dour Ricky Gervais. Badguy is in cahoots with the world’s Number 1 criminal and Kermit lookalike, Constantine, and is using the tour as a cover for a more nefarious goal. The plot kicks in when Kermit is mistaken for Con- stantine and sent to a Russian gulag commanded by Nadya (Tina Fey), a rough taskmaster with a penchant for Broadway pizzazz and a romantic eye for Kermit. There is also an Inspector Clouseau-inspired detective — Jean-Pierre Napoleon (Ty Burrell of TV’s “Modern Family”) — on hand to look silly and dispense jokes about the laziness of the French. With its ambitious locations throughout Europe — inexplicably reached from Los Angeles by train — and brisk pace, the movie sustains interest and never bogs down for its nearly two-hour running time. Director James Bobin incorporates several elaborate musical pro- duction numbers involving lots of Muppets and humans. Kermit the Frog and Ricky Gervais star in ‘Muppets Most Wanted.’ A few are staged in the gulag, with grimy, scowling pris- oners high-kicking in a prison show. One thing is certain: The Muppets come off a lot better in the movie than their human co-stars. Gervais seems to be walking through his role and looks disengaged, even bored. Burrell works hard with what he is given, but he is no Peter Sellers and has to rely on a silly mustache and slicked-back hair for laughs. Fey’s considerable talents are hobbled by the script. She manages to be amusing and sustain a heavy Russian accent, but the role could have been more broadly written. Her performance elicits smiles, but never belly laughs. As for laughs, the lion’s share comes from the Mup- pets. Miss Piggy continues in her long-suffering quest to ignite some romantic sparks with Kermit. Old codgers Statler and Waldorf pop in from time to time to comment on the action and guffaw at the proceedings as they did in their heyday on “The Muppet Show.” Scooter, Gonzo, and Fozzie Bear also show up, but don’t have a lot of screen time. Kermit is the real star, playing two roles — himself and his criminal look-alike. The puppeteers and voice actors do a good job in delineating the two characteriza- tions, assisted by a facial mole that is the only physical difference between Kermit and Constantine. Though the movie has impressive production values, it is Kermit who anchors the plot and draws in the viewers. Much of the fun of “Muppets Most Wanted” is pro- vided by celebrity cameos by Lady Gaga, Hugh Bonnev- ille (“Downton Abbey”), Celine Dion, Ray Liotta, Zach Galifianakis, Frank Langella, Christoph Waltz, Josh Groban, and Usher. Usher’s brief role contributes one of the movie’s cleverest gags. Kids may not recognize all the celebrities, but their parents will. Rated PG, “Muppets Most Wanted” contains both charm and humorous irreverence, capturing the spirit of the original Muppets TV show. For those who grew up watching the Muppets, the film will have a definite nos- talgic appeal. The movie also plays effectively to young audiences who may be meeting some of these fuzzy folks for the first time. April 2, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • Page 25 ‘Anchorman 2’ features more hijinks from Burgundy Paul Rudd, Will Ferrell, David Koechner, and Steve Carell in ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.’ by Dennis Seuling “Anchorman 2: The Legend Contin- ues” (Paramount) continues the misad- ventures of news reporter Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), now working with wife Veronica (Christina Applegate) at a New York radio station. When the station’s veteran anchor (Harrison Ford) decides to retire and selects Veronica to replace him, Ron is fired. After an unfortunate gig at Sea World, he gets an offer from a new experimental 24/7 news program to anchor and assemble his own team. So Ron pulls together his old Channel 4 team — investigative reporter Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd), sports reporter Champ Kind (David Koechner), and weatherman Brick Tamland (Steve Carell). Though it largely rehashes gags from the earlier film, is short on clever dia- logue, and often strains to get laughs, a few sequences shine. When Ron’s team is relegated to the 2 to 5 a.m. time slot, for example, they fill air time by chatting about ridiculous topics, presenting inane “soft news,” and showing complex, inde- cipherable graphics. Ferrell’s efforts to be funny are uneven, but he is in top form sitting behind the news desk. Ferrell’s numerous improvi- sations amp up the chuckles as he offers asides to the scripted news or improvises with his colleagues. Kristen Wiig plays Chani, a roman- tic interest for Brick. The two are great together. Both have the same off-center look suggesting they don’t fully compre- hend the real world, but forge ahead none- theless. The three-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack contains both the unrated and theatri- cal versions and the “super sized” R-rated version with over 90 minutes of deleted, �������������� ����������� ���� ��� ��������� ������������ ����� �������������������� ���������� ������������ ������������������ extended, and alternate scenes. Bonuses include commentary by the director and cast, gag reels, cast table reads, four behind-the-scenes featurettes, and a digi- tal HD copy. “Meet Him and Die” (Raro) is about a robbery that goes wrong for hapless crimi- nal Massimo (Ray Lovelock), who breaks into a jewelry store only to have the steel shutters immediately slam down and lock him inside until the police arrive. He is sent straight to jail, quickly befriends a big-time crime boss, and the two inmates make a successful escape. The plot has a twist when it is revealed that Massimo is not who viewers think he is, but the audi- ence never learns the true background of these criminals or what motivates them. This 1976 police action thriller also stars Elke Sommer and Martin Balsam and is directed by Franco Prosperi. The film is in Italian, with English subtitles. A book- let containing production information is included in the Blu-ray release. “Knights of Badassdom” (Entertain- ment One) follows three best friends (Peter Dinklage, Steve Zahn, Ryan Kwanten) who are dedicated LARPers (live action role players) as they take to the woods to reenact a dungeons and dragons-like sce- nario fresh out of the Middle Ages. Trou- ble arises after they unwittingly conjure up serious evil in the form of a blood-lust- ing succubus. Their courage and loyalty are put to the test as fantasy and reality collide on the Fields of Evermore and the friends attempt to vanquish the evil they have summoned in an all-out epic battle of make-believe wizards, demons, and assorted mythical creatures. The humor derives mostly from con- temporary expressions, slang, and off- color language interspersed with Old English. Though initially amusing, the joke soon wears thin and the movie doesn’t have enough substance to sustain interest. The tone is confusing. The partici- pants take their role- playing seriously, but director Joe Lynch seems to waver between making fun of the folks who want to extend their adolescence into adulthood (continued on Crossword page) Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • April 2, 2014 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) and portraying their detailed efforts to accurately reenact history. Bonuses on the Blu-ray release include a behind- the-scenes featurette, San Diego Comic-Con panel, and interviews with cast members. “The Pirate Fairy” (Disney) is the fifth film in Dis- ney’s Tinker Bell series, a character the studio borrowed from its own version of “Peter Pan” and built into a minor franchise. The protagonist is Zarina (voiced by Christina Hendricks), a fairy with a distinctive scientific curios- ity. When her forbidden experiments go amiss and she is exiled from Pixie Hollow, she joins a human pirate gang. She is made captain and soon works her magic to make their ship soar through the air. Tinker Bell (Mae Whit- man) and her glam gal pals pursue Zarina to bring her back into the fold. Clearly, the Disney organization is trying to incorpo- rate every possible element to attract every possible kid, even raiding its “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise to induce boys to come aboard for the pirates’ swashbuck- ling exploits. The animation is undistinguished, without the lush look of the studio’s bigger projects. The Blu-ray/ DVD combo pack contains a featurette on the history of Never Land, deleted scenes, sing-along songs, and a close-up look at the recording of the song “The Frigate That Flies.” “Here’s Lucy: The Complete Series” (MPI) is a 24- disc DVD box set containing all 144 uncut episodes of the CBS-TV sitcom that ran from 1968 to 1974. Initially called “The Lucy Show,” it underwent a title change in September 1968, and a few major cast changes. Lucy (Lucille Ball) had moved to Los Angeles and her last name was changed from Carmichael to Carter. She was still a widow with two children, but they were now named Kim and Craig and were played by her real-life children, Lucie and Desi Arnaz Jr. She worked for the Unique Employ- ment Agency, owned by her brother-in-law, Harrison “Uncle Harry” Carter (Gale Gordon), her blustery, ever- suffering foil. 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Dead leaves, fallen branches, rocks that surfaced during the winter frost, and even garbage that might have blown about in winter winds can all pile up in a garden over a typical winter. Clearing such debris likely will not take long, but it is a great first step toward restoring the garden before the time comes to plant and grow the garden once again. Examine the soil: Soil plays a significant role in whether a garden thrives or strug- gles. Examining the soil before the season starts can help gardeners address any issues before they plant. Ignoring the soil until a problem arises can turn the upcoming gardening season into a lost opportunity, so test the soil to determine if it has any nutrient or mineral deficiencies. This may require the help of a professional, but if a problem arises, you might be able to adjust the acidity or alkalinity of the soil and still enjoy a successful season. Another way to examine the soil is less complex but can shed light on when would be a good time to get back to work. Reach into the soil and dig out a handful. If the soil quickly crumbles, you can start preparing for gardening seasoning. But if the soil is still clumped together, it needs more time to dry out before you can begin your prep work. Initiate edging: Edging is another task gardeners can begin as they get ready for A few fast facts about grass A lush, green lawn is coveted by many current and would-be homeowners. Not only can a beautiful landscape make a home feel more welcoming, but it also increases the resale value of a property. Frequent watering, proper fertiliza- tion, pest management, and mowing are all essential components of lawn mainte- nance. But there is more to those beautiful blades of grass than just aesthetic appeal. The following are some interesting facts about grass that even the most devoted lawn enthusiasts might be surprised to learn. Grass is defined as any plant of the family Gramineae, a group of vascular plants that grow across the globe. There are as many as 10,000 varieties of grass in the world. These range from grass to rice to wheat to bamboo. Many grasses are annual or perennial herbs with fibrous roots and rhizomes. Grass can withstand many different climates and has been discovered at the North Pole and at the equator. Twenty percent of Earth’s vegetation is comprised of some type of grass. Grasses have been transformed into paper and home décor items. Bamboo, which is a type of grass, is frequently used for flooring because it is durable and sus- tainable. Grass is mostly comprised of water, which makes up about 80 percent of grass and 90 percent of grass clippings. A typical lawn will have about six grass plants per square inch. Some lawns may have millions of grass plants. the season. Edge plant and flower beds, but be sure to use a spade with a flat blade or an edger designed to edge flower beds. Such tools will cut deep enough so grass roots that may eventually grow into the flower bed are severed. Depending on how large a garden is, edging can be a time-consum- ing task, so getting a head start allows hom- eowners to spend more time planting and tending to their gardens once the season hits full swing. Though gardeners might not be able to start planting their gardens in early spring, they can still get outside and take steps to ensure their gardens thrive once planting season begins. Page 30 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 2, 2014 Weeding out gardening myths from facts Gardening is an age-old activity that was once a necessity but has transformed into a hobby for thousands of people. While gardening still serves practical purposes, many gar- deners still consider it a hobby first and foremost. Time-tested gardening techniques have prevailed, but there remain certain myths about gardening that are best dispelled. The following are some of the more common myths associated with gardening. MYTH: Compost tea is more effective than traditional compost. All over North America and the United King- dom, gardeners have jumped on board the compost tea bandwagon. Compost tea is a fertilizer created by steeping compost in water mixed with sugar in brewing kits. The mixture is allowed to sit and aerate to encourage beneficial organism growth before it is sprayed on plants. According to supporters, compost tea suppresses disease and boosts plant yields. However, there is no evidence to suggest that compost tea works any better than adding compost in its normal state to the soil. In fact, leaving buckets of the “tea” around to ferment could actually create a breeding ground for E coli and other bacteria. MYTH: Plants under stress should be fertilized. This is not the case. Horticulturists advise that fertilizing plants that are not deficient in nutrients can actually add to exist- ing stress levels for plants. Plants are not often stressed by a lack of food, but rather heat, faulty planting, or space constraints. A fed plant will use the energy to absorb the nutrients instead of defending against blight or establishing better root systems. MYTH: Young trees need stakes. It may be tempting to stake that little sapling to protect it against the weather and strong winds, but doing so may work against the foundling tree. Staking trees to inhibit swaying may not stimulate the tree to grow thicker, lower trunks that will help the tree in the long run. The Royal Horticultural Society recommends that saplings be staked for around one year and then have the stakes removed to encourage the tree to be strong and stable on its own. MYTH: Water droplets and sunshine lead to burnt leaves. Gardeners have been told to resist watering their plants during the hottest times of the day. Many assume it is because water droplets lying on leaves will magnify the sun’s rays and burn the leaves. According to Dr. Gabor Horvath at the Eoetvoes University in Budapest, water droplets will rarely damage plants because the drops are too close to the leaves to cause burning before they evapo- rate. Watering during the hottest points of the day is not advised because water evaporates and gets wasted. MYTH: Sand added to clay soil makes it looser and better for plants. Clay soil is a deterrent to gardening because it can be so hard to dig and difficult to cultivate, but some feel it is best to add sand to the clay to make it a better soil mixture. You would need a great deal of sand to do this in the right manner, but many gardeners simply dig a hole, add sand and hope for the best. However, water runoff will pool in the sand and not be absorbed by the clay, potentially causing the plants to drown. MYTH: Adding compost or potting soil to the planting hole for a tree or shrub is beneficial. Gardeners frequently add compost or potting soil to the hole where the root ball of a tree or shrub will be placed. But this encourages the roots to grow only in this nutrient-rich area, rather than spreading throughout the landscape to form a stronger and more durable root system. If you are going to amend the soil, do so evenly across the landscape. MYTH: Use gravel or rocks in the bottom of planting containers to improve drainage. Rocks and gravel can actu- ally impede the growth of plants and take away space for roots to grow. The drainage may also be affected, as water will sit above the gravel or stones and saturate the roots. Stick with plain soil for better drainage results. A variety of gardening myths still prevail. Over time, behaviors can be changed if gardeners learn to separate myths from facts. April 2, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 31 Natural fertilizers are loaded with nutrients, minerals Lawn and garden enthusiasts know a handful of items are essential to maintain a healthy landscape. Water, sunshine, and the proper nutrients all work in concert to promote a healthy lawn. Although nutritional material is inherent in the soil, many gardeners believe soil must be amended with some sort of fertilizer to give plants a healthy boost. All-natural fertilizers are growing in popularity, and home gardeners have a variety of such products at their dis- posal. Ambitious homeowners can even create their own all-natural fertilizers from items around the house. Organic fertilizers, or those that are derived from living organisms and not manufactured through chemicals, can provide suf- ficient nutrients and minerals to grow healthy plants. Bone meal: In order to store energy and reach matu- rity, plants need phosphate. This mineral is released over a long period of time from finely ground rock. However, a faster way to supply it to the landscape is through bone meal. Bone meal is a mixture of finely and coarsely ground animal bones that are a waste product from meat-process- ing plants. Adding bone meal to soil is one of the most effective ways to increase phosphorous levels. Manure: The waste from herbivores (animals that feed on grass), including rabbits, horses, and cows, can make super fertilizers. Some gardeners shy away from manure because they believe it to be an odoriferous, dirty prod- uct. The best produced manures are allowed to compost for at least nine months and are mixed with hay or straw. They should not produce an offensive odor and will provide plants with a host of nutrients. Never use manures from meat-eating animals, like dogs, cats, or humans. Feces can harbor a lot of bacteria, which can be transferred to the garden soil. Fish and seaweed: Improving soil nutrients may be as simple as looking to the ocean or other bodies of water. Fish emulsion, a mixture of ground fish and water, is a good nitrogen source. Nitrogen gives plants the energy to grow. Seaweed, which is actually a type of algae, contains the pri- mary nutrients that plants need in order to thrive, including phosphorous, nitrogen, and potassium. It also serves as a food for natural bacteria that break down nutrients into the soil, making them easier for plants to absorb. Worms: Earthworms are vital to soil health. They burrow and wiggle around in the dirt, helping to aerate the soil. But the castings, or waste, of the worms also provide valuable nutrients to the soil. The castings contain benefi- cial microorganisms from the worms’ digestive system that help break down organic matter into a form that plant roots can use. Many gardeners participate in vermicomposting, or farming worms, in order to use their castings as fertil- izer. Compost: Compost can also be used as fertilizer. Garden- ers can make their own compost from discarded materials. Compost is one of the most widely used soil amendments in vegetable gardens. Yard refuse, fruit and vegetable peel- ings, eggshells, coffee grounds, and other items can be added to a compost pile. Natural bacteria will slowly break down these materials into a product dubbed “black gold.” Compost can be mixed into soil before planting and used as a dressing after plants have been established. Gardeners can experiment with different ratios of fertil- izer to create a mix that enhances the soil. Test the soil to determine which, if any, nutrients the soil is lacking so the fertilizer can be adjusted accordingly. Page 32 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & III • April 2, 2014