April 23, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Wyckoff Wanderings ‘When Christians Get it Wrong’ set A six-week discussion series on Adam Hamilton’s “When Christians Get it Wrong” will begin April 22. The program will be held at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 555 Russell Avenue in Wyckoff. This study will examine how the general public views Christians, whether Christians are too political and too judgmental, who will be saved and go to heaven, why God allows tragedies, science and Christians, and homosexual- ity and Christians. The public is welcome. For more infor- mation, call (201) 891-4595. Fish & Chips Dinner planned The Wyckoff Reformed Church will host a Fish & Chips Dinner on Saturday, May 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. Catered by Argyle Restaurant, the dinner will include fish or white meat chicken filet, french fries, coleslaw, dessert, and lem- onade, coffee, or tea. Diners may eat in or take out. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $15 for adults and $7 for children under 10. To purchase tickets, call (201) 891-1782 between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays. The church is located at 580 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Find your next great read The Wyckoff Public Library located at 200 Woodland Avenue will hold an April 29 workshop for those in search of their next great read. “Attention, Book Lovers” will be held at 7 p.m. The program will include tips on easy ways to find the perfect book to suit every style. Register online at wyckofflibrary.org or call (201) 891-4866, extension 2. Mayer presents self defense workshop On Sunday, May 18, Mark Mayer will present a pro- gram on self-defense techniques for young women at the Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. “Education, Awareness, and Self Defense Techniques for Young Women” will begin at 1 p.m. and is geared toward young women going to college, but is open to women age 15 and older. Mayer will share his three decades of martial arts and self-defense experience. He will cover basic physical tac- tics, street awareness skills, and how to deal effectively with adrenal stress. A $25 donation to the Y’s Annual Campaign is requested. To register, call the Y at (201) 891-2081 or visit www.wyck- offymca.org. Cabaret performances announced The Wyckoff Family YMCA will host Cabaret Night performances on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3. These 7:30 p.m. programs will be held at the Y at 691 Wyckoff Avenue. From “Chicago” to “Cabaret” and beyond, this revue is the work of two of musical theater’s greatest collaborators, John Kander and Fred Ebb. The event will include hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 the day of show. To purchase tickets, visit www.wyckoffymca.org. This pro- gram is recommended ages 16 years and up. Press releases for this column may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. Letters to the Editor (continued from page 10) current BOE members, have proven to our community that have and will continue to move our school district forward in a fiscally responsible, facilities minded, and curriculum driven manner. Their willingness to share openly and hon- estly with the community at the recent Candidates Night is just a fraction of the dedication and commitment they have to each and every member of this community. They have worked tirelessly over the recent years to ensure a $3 million state funding award for our facilities and know the intimate details of each and every building issue. They’ve diligently dealt with all of the many unfunded state man- dates figuring out ways to implement them responsibly even without the budgeted funds. They’ve faced the challenges of staffing and have recruited some of the finest educators to lead our schools into an ever-changing educational future. They know our schools, they know our strengths, and they know our chal- lenges. They are the ones qualified to make sure that every student has the best possible educational experience in the best facilities. Our schools are the heart of this precious town and we need to protect them from becoming political pawns. We fully support James, MaryAlice, and Peter for the BOE. They have no other interest in running besides ensuring that the integrity, character, and educational strength our district is known for is maintained and built upon. Please allow them to make Midland Park the stand out district we all know it is! Mark and Kerri Schaefer Midland Park Supports Canellas, Thomas and Triollo Dear Editor: Midland Park is fortunate that James Canellas, Dr. MaryAlice Thomas, and Peter Triolo are willing to con- tinue to volunteer their time to serve this community on the board of education. They have displayed that they are aware that the board of education trustee’s role is to bal- ance the needs of the Midland Park residents with provid- ing the best learning experience for our students. We will benefit from the continuity that they provide, as well as the knowledge that they have gained during their years of service, on the challenges that we face and that need to be addressed. I first had the pleasure of working with James and MaryAlice as volunteers, several years ago, on the com- munity wide strategic plan for the school district. They displayed their commitment to our educational system and volunteerism. Their involvement as volunteers in other community organizations further underscores their dedi- cation to service. Their involvement in other community organizations also provides them with a broader base in their decision making process for the board of education. The board of education consists of nine trustees, to pro- vide diverse perspectives during the discussions and votes. The Canellas, Thomas, and Triolo ticket provides many facets of diversity, with one candidate fully aware of Mid- land Park’s history, having been raised here and returning to raise her family here. The other two provide the per- spectives that they have been exposed to in other com- munities and transplanting them here. Their employment positions also provide diverse perspectives with one work- ing in another school district, and the other two involved in the business/corporate world. The range in ages of their children also provides a means for varying insights. I believe if you look at their records, the voters will agree, that Canellas, Thomas, and Triolo will continue to serve Midland Park well. Raymond Moraski Midland Park