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Band wraps up its Summer Season The Waldwick Band will perform an additional concert in its Summer Season on Friday, Aug. 29 in the parking lot of the Hudson City Savings Bank on East Prospect Street in Waldwick. This free performance will begin at 8 p.m. (Rain date: Sept. 5.) All are welcome. Those who attend are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Details about the Waldwick Band’s activities and last minute weather information are available at www.waldwickband.org. Hermitage Outdoor Craft Show set The Hermitage Outdoor Craft Show will be held Satur- day, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with over 80 exhibitors with crafts, art, and photography located on the tree-shaded front lawn. The show will be sponsored by the Friends of the Hermitage and promoted by P.J.’s Promotions. The Her- mitage is located at 335 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho- Kus. Some of the items featured at the show will be custom made furniture, carvings, turned-wood pens, jewelry, silk scarves, totes and pillows, 20th century area train station prints, designer birdhouses, pottery, fiber, apparel, decoup- age, leather crafts, cement garden décor, soaps, quilts, and more. John Neer of Waldwick, Erin Holmqvist of Park Ridge, Howard Schrieber of Woodcliff Lake, Rosemarie Gentner of North Haledon, Michele Crawford of Glen Rock, Karen Caruso of Fort Lee, and Vicky Fallon of Ridgewood are just some of the local residents who will be participating in the show. Admission is $4. For more information, visit www. pjspromotions.com or call (201) 666-1340. The show will be held rain or shine. ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ slated On Aug. 15, 16, and 17, Tomfoolery Theatre Inc. will present “Little Shop of Horrors,” featuring music by Alan Menken and book and lyrics by Howard Ashman. This show is based on the 1960s comedy horror film of the same name. “Little Shop of Horrors” tells the story of a down-on- his-luck flower shop worker who discovers a strange and unusual plant that leads him to fame, fortune, and love -- but at a deadly cost. Performances will be held in the Guardian Angel Church Auditorium at 320 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale. Shows will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted at the door. All proceeds from this production will benefit The ROSE Foundation of Haiti. For more information on The ROSE Foundation, visit rosefoundationofhaiti.org. This Tomfoolery production marks the company’s sixth consecutive season of summer community theater. For more information, visit tomfoolerytheatre.org. YWCA announces fall registration Registration for the next session of YWCA Bergen County programs will begin Monday, Aug. 18 at 8:30 a.m. Classes will be held from Sept. 2 through Oct. 25 at the YWCA’s 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood location. Registration may be completed at www.ywcabergencounty.org, by call- ing (201) 444-5600 or in person. In addition to dozens of fitness, wellness, and enrich- ment programs for children, teens, adults, and seniors, the Y has announced four new classes: Barre None, Cardio Kickboxing, Gyrokinesis, and Fall into Balance: Harvest- ing your Relationship with Food, Stress, and Self. Clerks hold bi-state meeting Bergen County Clerk John S. Hogan (second from left) recently met with Rockland County Clerk Paul Piperato (right) to exchange ideas and processes to better their respective offices. Hogan was joined by members of his senior staff including Deputy County Clerk Lauren Zyriek (second from right), Chief of Administrative Services Ed Piehler (left) and Confidential Assistant/Community Outreach Steve Chong (not pictured). Acknowledging that the challenges of a county clerk extend over state lines, Bergen County Clerk John S. Hogan and Rockland County (NY) Clerk Paul Piperato met recently at the Rockland County Clerk’s Office. Both clerks were accompanied by members of their senior staff. The meeting included a tour of the Rockland County Clerk’s facilities and a roundtable discussion to share and exchange ideas and processes to better their respective offices. “It was a worthwhile venture for both of our offices,” Hogan said. “We don’t do everything the same because we are in different states, but our offices do share some of This fall, Will Power and Grace, Intro to Yoga, and Yoga for Breast Health will be available at the Y’s Upper Saddle River location at 98 Pleasant Avenue. West Bergen artists exhibit Artists from the West Bergen Mental Healthcare – Par- tial Care Consumers will be exhibiting their work at the Stable Art Gallery throughout the month of August. Plans call for more than 70 pieces of artwork created by 50 indi- vidual artists to be displayed. The art is completed by the consumer artists through four different groups or classes: Visual Arts for Self Expression, Dynamics through Art, Open Art Studio, and Young Adult Expressive Arts. Each piece is an expression of a personal emotion. The Stable Art Gallery, located at 259 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood, is open for viewing weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. To schedule an appoint- ment, call (201) 670-5560. Recycling event announced The Bergen County Utilities Authority will sponsor a recycling event on Saturday, Aug. 16 at Bergen Commu- nity College, 400 Paramus Road in Paramus. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents may bring automobile tires, computers, and electronics for recycling. Paper documents may also be brought for shredding. This recycling program is free for Bergen County residents only. For more information, call (201) 807-5825 or visit www.bcua.org. Faith & Grief Luncheon set Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff and Valley Hospice will host a Faith & Grief Luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, in the CHCC Auditorium, 700 Mountain Avenue in Wyckoff. Open to those of all faiths, these luncheons are held the third Wednesday of every month and provide opportuni- ties for those mourning the loss of a loved one to gather together and be strengthened through sharing, scripture, (continued on page 22) the same responsibilities, such as the processing of deeds, mortgages, and passports, as well as the maintaining of land records. I believe that both county clerks and our senior staffs obtained valuable information.” Hogan will take two immediate actions as a result of the meeting. The first is the installation of an “Informa- tion Center” for anyone visiting his Hackensack office to easily locate forms and detailed brochures. He will also have a board installed that will be updated daily with passport processing times. The clerks also discussed innovative ways to extend office hours to better serve the public. They will meet again in September at the Bergen County Clerk’s Office. August 13, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Franklin Lakes Retiring officers recognized; new chief sworn in by Frank J. McMahon Franklin Lakes Mayor Frank Bivona and the borough council honored retiring Police Chief Joseph Seltenrich and retiring Detective Sergeant Anthony Pacelli at last week’s public meeting. The council also confirmed and welcomed the new police chief, Carmine “Dean” Pezzuti. The council chambers was filled with well-wishers as Bivona read proclamations prepared for each of the retiring officers and swore in the new chief. Pacelli’s retirement proclamation recognized his 29 years of service and stated, “He served with distinction as a patrolman, receiving numerous commendations, and was appointed to the Detective Bureau on Jan. 1, 2006 and promoted to the position of detective sergeant on June 18, 2013.” The proclamation also pointed out that Pacelli acted in a number of capacities including bias crime officer, com- puter network administrator, Division of Youth and Family Services liaison, and internal affairs officer. “Detective Sergeant Pacelli was known to all as a dedi- cated and loyal police officer,” the proclamation states. The proclamation honoring Seltentrich recognized his almost 38 years in the police department and his “excep- tional service” and recounted how he rose from patrolman to sergeant to lieutenant, captain, and then police chief. During his career, the proclamation states that he acted in a number of capacities including policies and proce- dure administrator, office of emergency management law enforcement annex coordinator, and assignment roster coordinator. He was also responsible for personnel files management and preparation of mayor and council reports. The proclamation recognizes Seltenrich as a dedicated and loyal police officer and police chief. Seltenrich congratulated Pacelli on his retirement from the police force, saying, “It is well deserved. Tony is one police officer who could be depended on to get things done and it was a pleasure to work with him.” When Seltenrich was honored with his proclamation, Bivona said on behalf of himself and the council that it was a pleasure working with Seltenrich. “When he took over the direction of the department, he drove the department to the professional department that it is and I personally want to thank you,” Bivona said. During the time Seltenrich was in the department, he spent 34 years in a supervisory capacity. He was appointed a probationary patrolman in December 1976, became a patrolman in January 1978, and was promoted to the rank of sergeant in September 1980. He became a lieutenant in September 1989, captain in January 2007, and police chief on Feb. 1, 2012. Over the span of his career, he spent 20 years as a patrol squad supervisor and 15 years in an administrative capac- ity as the department’s executive officer. “It’s sad that we lose two great officers who have served (continued on page 15) Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • August 13, 2014 Wyckoff Volunteers hope fireworks fundraiser will be successful by John Koster The Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department is adding a roster of on-site fun in the hopes that the Aug. 30 fireworks display and band concert will prove more successful than the fireworks fundraisers of the past few years. Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department Chief Lou Graglia noted that Wyckoff’s Labor Day fireworks display has been a tradition for 57 years. Fire Chief Lou Graglia “It was decided to perform them on Labor Day since many of the neighboring towns were doing their fireworks on July 4,” Chief Graglia said, noting that Ridgewood, Allendale, and Hawthorne all held their fireworks displays on Independence Day. “It has been a tradition ever since to celebrate the end of the summer.” The festivities will begin at 4 p.m. on Memorial Field behind Wyckoff Memorial Town Hall at 340 Franklin Avenue. The fireworks display will begin at 8:30 p.m. Township and fire department officials hope that residents and other guests will want to buy tickets to spend some late afternoon hours on the grounds. New features will include a DJ to promote dancing, activities for children, animal balloons, and food vendors. Child identification kits will be provided by New York Life. The decision for a longer day was a result of a particular issue: So many spectators now park at the Boulder Run (continued on page 23) Revised snow removal ordinance adopted The Wyckoff Township Committee has adopted an ordi- nance that will prevent residents or merchants from dump- ing their snow on other residents’ properties -- with one small revision suggested by Wyckoff Township Attorney Rob Landel. Landel suggested, to general approval, that the ordinance should reflect the right of property owners to move shoveled or plowed snow from a lot they own to another lot they own. The restriction against dumping snow on someone else’s property or public property remains in effect in the ordi- nance as adopted at last week’s public meeting. The newly-approved ordinance reads: “No individual, firm, corporation, or business entity shall transport snow to, or store snow on, property other than the property on which the snow originated. Notwithstanding the above, the Township of Wyckoff and all governmental agencies shall have the right to transport the snow removed from the public right of way.” In other business, the township committee also autho- rized a 10-day temporary sign request for the Wyckoff Family YMCA’s annual “Buddy Walk” that is scheduled for Sept. 27. Signs will be set up from Sept. 18 to 27 set 10 feet back from the curb. The committee also approved two temporary sign requests from the Christian Health Care Center for a tem- porary feather banner in front of Building 1 advertising “CHCC Family Fun Night and Classic Car Show” and a 10-day temporary sign request lasting until Aug. 16 at the main entrance of the CHCC to advertise the same event. J. KOSTER August 13, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Midland Park Shared dispatch service agreement to come to an end Midland Park will not be getting dis- patch services from the Wyckoff Police Department as of Dec. 31. Wyckoff has been providing the service on a contract basis since December, 1998, when the three-way joint venture with Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch in Ridgewood was terminated. “I am disappointed. I thought we had a nice working relationship for the past 15 years, but I understand Midland Park is doing what it thinks is best for them; I wish them the best of luck,” said Wyckoff Mayor Douglas Christie. Midland Park Mayor Patrick “Bud” O’Hagan said anticipating the end of a third five-year contract with Wyckoff, Midland Park decided earlier this year to seek proposals for the service from other northwest Bergen towns. He said Mid- land Park emergency services personnel had been evaluating the various proposals and visited several towns willing to pro- vide the service, but Wyckoff indicated it needed a decision by July 31. “Our EMS people were not prepared to make a recommendation on which community to go with, so we had to let the deadline pass,” said O’Hagan. “Other towns didn’t have a deadline.” In correspondence sent to O’Hagan in mid-July, Christie said the mutually- agreed deadline for notification had orig- inally been set for June 30, and said that if “no written reply (either accepting our offer or declining)” was received by July 31, “Wyckoff will no longer provide dis- patch services through a shared service contract,” the letter said. “I respect your commitment to the res- idents of Midland Park to provide the best and lowest cost of dispatch services, but I too have a responsibility to the employ- ees of our town to make them aware of any changes in their future employ- ment,” Christie said. He said a full-time dispatcher had recently been hired as a patrolman, and his replacement would depend on the long term situation. “We need to know what to do with our own employees,” he said. Wyckoff Dispatch currently has six full-time dis- patchers and seven part timers. Christie said Wyckoff would now look at its operation and what is required to continue service to their own residents in house, or see if there would be savings elsewhere. “We will look at other potential options regarding our own dispatch, redesigning internally with manpower for ourselves, or perhaps outsourcing our dispatching,” said Police Chief Benjamin Fox. “With this change, and given our small size, it’d be foolish not to do so. We’re on a fact finding mission to see what works best for us.” Chief Fox said he was proud of the ser- vice his department had provided Midland Park. “Our dispatch did an exceptional job with an extremely minimal number of problems,” said Fox. “If you look at a shared fee for service, it’s for government to decide what they want to pay for that (continued on page 16) West Summit to get drainage improvements West Summit Avenue in Midland Park will get major improvements this year. The borough council started the process at its last meeting by authorizing Stantec Engineering, the borough engineering firm, to prepare the plans and specifica- tions for the project, as well as provide construction observation services. The project will include the installation of curbs and drainage work. The drainage pipes will connect directly with an exist- ing pipe into the Donna Lane drainage system, according to DPW Superinten- dent Rudy Gnehm. Gnehm said the work is necessary because excessive water constantly washes out the roadway and causes flood- ing. There are about 30 homes on the two- block dead-end street. “We’ve constructed asphalt berms through the years, but the work needed to finally be done long-term,” Gnehm said. The project is expected to cost about $200,000, Gnehm said, with the money coming from the town’s capital budget. He said Parker Place, Wostbrock Lane and Cyphers/Hill Street were improved in a similar manner over the past few years. Gnehm said he hopes the work can be completed before year’s end, depending on when the engineering work is final- ized and when the project can go out to bid. Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • August 13, 2014 Midland Park Chamber of Commerce to help beef up Community Day When the annual Community Day rolls around in Mid- land Park on Sept. 6, it will have gotten a shot in the arm from the Midland Park Chamber of Commerce, which hopes to have borough businesses take a more active role in the townwide celebration. Itself revitilized last year under a reorganization, the Chamber felt its members could not only add to the offer- ings of the day, but also benefit from the informal interac- tion with community members and organizations. Headed by members Lisa Plasse of From the Top Music Studio and Ruth Sekel of Weichert Realtors, a Chamber committee approached Recreation Director Kathy LaMonte and asked how it could help. As a result, the committee has been visiting businesses and encouraging them to get involved. Among the suggestions are setting up a booth at the event, where the business can share promotional materi- als and give away samples or host a game or other activity; underwrite a ride or other attraction; or sponsor a contest or raffle. “The response has been extremely positive. Everyone I’ve contacted has been very enthusiastic,” said Sekel. “I couldn’t encourage it more. The Chamber is look- ing to make the day something phenomenal,” Councilman Mark Braunius, the recreation liaison, told the mayor and council when he announced the Chamber’s offer. He said that the businesses would not compete with the non-profit organizations such as the Scouts, the Lions, or the volun- teer fire department, who sell food items as fundraisers. “They are going there to support the community and to get visibility,” Braunius said. Midland Park businesses that want to be involved are asked to contact Plasse at lisa@mpkchamber.com by this Friday and make their intentions known. There is no cost to take part other than the expense involved in whatever is offered at the individual booth. Tables and chairs are pro- vided free of charge; bringing a tent is encouraged. Tax rate is down; deadline extended The 2014 tax bills mailed to Midland Park taxpayers late last week show a decrease in property taxes for the 2,417 borough taxpayers. The new tax rate is $2.691 per $100 of assessed valua- tion. This includes municipal, school, county and local and county open space taxes. The 2013 tax rate was $2.719 per $100. “We’re happy we finally received the tax rate from the county, which is lower than last year’s, and we were able to process and mail the bills right away,” said Borough Clerk/ Administrator Addie Hanna. The reduction is due to the fact that last year’s school budget included a one-time only expense of $955,075 to fix the district’s roofs. That project had raised taxes on the average house by $359.85. The tax bills, customarily mailed out in early July, were delayed due to the Bergen County Board of Taxation’s inability to certify the tax rate until the state budget was finalized. The deadline for payment without incurring a penalty has now been extended from Aug. 10 to Sept. 2, or 25 days from the postmark on the envelope, whichever is later, according to Hanna. Total ratable property in town is $1,062 billion. Resi- dences comprise about 80 percent of ratables. Of the 2,417 properties in town, 2,204 are residential, 133 are commer- cial, 38 industrial and 61 are tax exempt properties. There are four apartment complexes, and 38 vacant parcels of land. Panthers team back from Cooperstown The Midland Park Base- ball Association’s 2014 Panthers team last month garnered one of the top Cooperstown Tournament records ever for Midland Park. The team won four games and ranked 43rd of the 104 teams from 29 states who were represented. They beat teams from Hollywood, California; Pocatello, Idaho; CoulOak, North Carolina and Barnstable, Mass. “It was a fantastic expe- rience for all the boys and coaches. Four different boys got wins pitching, and five different boys hit home Team members Nick Fiore, Jordan Iannone, Matt Weisbrot, Lyle Harpster, Joe Furlong, Kyle runs. All 13 boys contrib- Sansone, Harry Parker, Andrew Krag, Kyle Oakes, Matt Diani, Sean DeMarco, RJ Chirkis and uted during the week,” Parker Shapiro pose with their coaches, Bob Sansone, Jerry Iannone, Harry Parker and Mike said former President Dana DeMarco. Weisbrot. Teams of 12 year old boys and girls from all over the “The coaches, Bob Sansone, Jerry Iannone, Harry country spend a week playing baseball at the Dreams Park Parker and Mike DeMarco all did a great job preparing the in Cooperstown and get to meet other players. The families team this season, and the town supported the Cooperstown of the players take a week off to go up and root on their teams as they fundraised to get the opportunity to go,” said boys. Last week Glen Rock, Ridgewood and Waldwick Weisbrot. “A big thanks goes out to the people and busi- were also there. Midland Park has been participating for 16 nesses of Midland Park and their donations to make this of 18 years the park has been open. dream possible year after year,” he added. August 13, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Franklin Lakes Road improvements in progress throughout borough by Frank J. McMahon The 2014 road program for the Borough of Franklin Lakes includes the repaving of certain roads within the borough and the patching of parts of other roads. In mid-July, construction commenced on the road pro- gram, which consists of milling and paving Apple Ridge Road, Connie Avenue, Creole Lane, Hemlock Court, Juni- per Place, Knollwood Road, Old Wagon Road, Shady Pond Path, Smoke Hollow Lane, and Valley View Road. Some patching was also done on Haven Road, Lawlins Road, and Mountain Avenue, and much of that patching work was necessary because of the harsh winter, according to Franklin Lakes Borough Administrator Gregory Hart. The work is being funded by the borough and the repav- ing program may cause some inconveniences regarding access to and from residences and businesses, Hart advised, and “no parking” signs are posted in some areas. However, Hart emphasized that every effort is being made to assure that the inconveniences would be minimal. “We apologize for any inconvenience residents may experience due to the construction activities and we appre- ciate their cooperation,” Hart stated. During a discussion of the borough’s road program at a recent council work session, Borough Engineer Eileen Boland advised that North Haledon will not be repaving its section of Reservoir Drive this year because the municipal- ity does not have the funds for that project. Based on that information, the Franklin Lakes Council decided to defer repaving its portion of Reservoir Drive until next year. All members of the council agreed to repave the Franklin Lakes part of the road next year even if North Haledon decides not to repave its section of the road at that time. In another action by the borough council that concerns borough roads, the governing body adopted a $280,000 bond ordinance that will appropriate the funds to cover the improvement of a portion of Huron Road. The borough will, however, be reimbursed $149,000 for the Huron Road improvement project from a New Jersey Department of Transportation Municipal Aid Program grant. The balance of the bond ordinance will be used to purchase vehicles for the Franklin Lakes Department of Public Works. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • August 13, 2014 The homework debate: How much is necessary? Students spend roughly six hours in the classroom each day while their parents could put in eight hours at the office. When a family returns home in the evening, home- work is probably the last thing they want to worry about. Still, homework is part of many families’ daily routine, and chances are it is not going anywhere soon -- no matter how much kids may complain. There is no denying homework can be a chore, but how much homework is assigned could make a difference in a student’s overall academic performance. Parents, students, and educators have long debated the homework issue, and that debate has included discussions about determining the right amount of homework and if homework has any actual benefits on student performance. Is homework beneficial? There are various points of view regarding the benefits of homework. For decades, the prevalent philosophy in education has been that students learn better when lessons are reinforced through home- work. Yet new findings indicate that homework may ben- efit certain age groups and grade levels more than others. According to Harris Cooper, Ph.D., a psychology pro- fessor at the University of Missouri, the benefits of doing homework seem to depend on the student’s grade level. After reviewing more than 100 studies on the effective- ness of homework, Cooper found high school students who do homework outperform those who do not on standard- ized tests, and those who do homework earn better grades. Homework is only half as effective for middle school stu- dents, while at the elementary school level, homework has no apparent measurable effect on achievement. Still, some educators are reluctant to stop assigning homework. Some teachers assign homework, but only after fine tuning assignments to be as effective as possible, while others feel homework can diminish students’ interest in learning, especially when the assignments are time-con- suming or especially difficult. Ultimately, homework is a way for teachers to measure how well their students grasp lessons and concepts. Parents of struggling students can always ask for additional work to help kids better understand their coursework. What is the right amount of homework? Homework assignments are on the rise, and that increase may be fueled by certain factors. Intense pressure on educators to meet national testing standards likely influences the number of worksheets and assignments teachers send home each night. If students do not get work finished in the classroom, they usually must complete it at home. In addition, the idea that excessive homework is synonymous with a rigorous education is common among some parents, who may feel that extra schoolwork will get their children into top col- leges and universities. According to Bruce Ravage, the executive director of Park City Prep in Bridgeport, Connecticut, homework is only given in his school to reinforce and review what stu- dents learned in the classroom. He says the charter school has been emphasizing the quality of homework assign- ments over the quantity. The National Education Association suggests 10 min- utes of homework per night for first-graders is sufficient. This amount of homework should increase by 10 minutes per grade level, so second graders would be assigned 20 minutes per night, third graders 30 minutes, and so on. However, the NEA said there should be a cap on homework so it does not exceed two hours per night. Is parental assistance a good idea? Parents should be available to provide guidance and help with homework when necessary, but parents also should be careful not to do the homework for their children, which would under- mine the purpose of the assignments. If homework appears burdensome or a consistent source of struggle for students, parents should speak with their children’s teachers to dis- cuss both the amount and type of homework given. The homework debate figures to continue with each new crop of students entering school. Educators and family can continue to work together to help students make the most of their educations. August 13, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 Help for children who stutter is as close as the library Stuttering is a frustrating and embar- rassing problem for millions of people, but it can be especially tough on elementary school-age children. Help is available for parents, teach- ers, and speech-language pathologists at most public libraries in the form of a DVD designed to help school-age children who stutter. Some libraries have an older video version. Local libraries that carry “Therapy in Action: The School-age Child Who Stut- ters” include the Midland Park Memorial Library, the Oakland Public Library, and the Ridgefield Park Public Library. “It’s meant to give speech-language pathologists the tools they need to deal with stuttering in this age group, but it also offers good ideas for parents and teachers,” said Professor Peter Ramig of the Univer- sity of Colorado at Boulder. Ramig is one of five nationally recognized experts appear- ing in the DVD produced by the nonprofit Stuttering Foundation. The DVD features students from grades one through six, some of whom talk about their experiences with stuttering. They talk openly about the teasing they face from classmates and how their stuttering some- times makes them feel about themselves. “We focus on demonstrating a variety of therapy strategies that are appropriate in working with children who stutter,” Ramig added. He appears in the DVD along sessions showing how stuttering can be reduced. “More than three million Americans stutter, yet stuttering remains misunder- stood by most people,” said Jane Fraser, president of the Stuttering Foundation. “Myths such as believing people who stut- ter are less intelligent or suffer from psy- chological problems still persist despite research refuting these erroneous beliefs.” The 38-minute “Therapy in Action: The School-age Child Who Stutters” was pro- with speech-language pathologists Barry Guitar, Ph.D., of the University of Ver- mont; Hugo H. Gregory, Ph.D., and June Campbell, M.A., of Northwestern Univer- sity; and Patricia Zebrowski, P.D., of the University of Iowa. These five experts answer questions about stuttering, refute myths and miscon- ceptions, and present examples of therapy duced by the 67-year-old nonprofit Stutter- ing Foundation is available free of charge to public libraries nationwide. Other libraries that will shelve it may contact the Foundation at 1-800-992-9392, e-mail info@stutteringhelp.org, or visit www. stutteringhelp.org or www.tartarmudez. org. National Stuttering Awareness Week is the second week in May each year. Inter- national Stuttering Awareness Day is Oct. 22 each year. Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • August 13, 2014 Area ASB announces appointment of Peter Ameen Atlantic Stewardship Bank recently announced the appointment of Peter Ameen of Sparta as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Ameen will serve at the bank’s headquarters located at 630 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. Ameen has more than 25 years of progressive experience in commercial banking. His skills include strategic and tactical planning, business development, small business lending, consumer lending, De Novo Bank start up, financial analysis, leadership development, employee engage- ment, and performance management. Most recently, Ameen was area president for a large regional bank. As Atlantic Stewardship Bank’s COO, Ameen will be responsible for the leader- ship and management of the branch admin- istration, operations/electronic services, information technology, and consumer lending departments. Ameen received bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ohio Univer- sity in Athens, Ohio. He is affiliated with many organizations. He is a board member of the Court Appointed Child Advocates of NJ, a board member and treasurer of the Cathedral of Saint George, and a board member of the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he is chairman of the Lupus Walk for the Cure, chairman for the March of Dimes, and a member of the Good Scouting Award Committee. “We are pleased to welcome Peter Ameen to Atlantic Stewardship Bank. He brings many years of commercial bank- ing experience to our senior management team,” Atlantic Stewardship Bank Presi- dent and Chief Executive Officer Paul Van Ostenbridge stated. “We look forward to Peter’s contributions to the organization. He is deeply committed to the goals of the bank and he is a firm believer in our tithing program.” Atlantic Stewardship Bank main- tains banking locations in Midland Park, Montville, North Haledon, Pequan- nock, Ridgewood, Waldwick, Westwood, Wyckoff, Hawthorne, and Wayne. Estab- lished in 1985, ASB is a full-service com- munity bank serving both individuals and businesses. The bank’s website is www. asbnow.com. Peter Ameen ‘Shared History’ tour planned for September cal Society of Rockland County. The tour will include a total of eight homes located in Montvale, Upper Saddle River, Saddle River, Tallman, and Airmont. Several are 18 th century stone houses, and all of the homes have some tie to the Old Stone Church. The tour will also include the Old Stone Church, which has been restored to its 1819 appearance, and the church cem- etery. Proceeds from the tour will benefit the two historical societies. Tickets are lim- ited and are now available for $35 each at the Upper Saddle River Library, 245 Lake A view of the Old Stone Church from the late 1800s. In 1814, the Rev. Stephen Goetschius became minister of the Old Stone Church. The congregation hailed from the Ramapo Township area of Rockland County and from northern Bergen County, and Goetsch- ius served them until 1835. On Sept. 13, Rev. Goetschius’ former parsonage, now the Hopper-Goetschius House Museum, will be open to the public as part of “Shared History: A Historical House Tour.” This event is being sponsored by the Historical Society of Upper Saddle River and the USR Historic Preservation Commission in concert with the Histori- Street in Upper Saddle River. Tickets may also be purchased online at Brown Paper Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/755302. If tickets remain the day of the tour, the price will be $40. That day, tickets will be sold at the upper parking lot of the Old Stone Church Education Building, 500 East Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The parking lot entrance is on Weiss Road. “Shared History” will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. For additional information, visit the USR Historical Soci- ety at www.usrhistoricalsociety.org. August 13, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 The Holland Christian Home: It’s about community Tucked away on 14 acres in the small suburban com- munity of North Haledon, the Holland Christian Home is often referred to as “North Jersey’s best kept secret.” Compared to many of today’s sprawling, corporate health care facilities, this 150 bed continuing care retire- ment community may be smaller in size, but this only lends to the warm, homelike atmosphere found among the residents and staff and in the rooms and hallways of the “home.” From the smile of the volunteer greeting visitors in the lobby to the laughter of the residents playing a game in the multipurpose room, or the employee chatting with a resident mailing a package in the business office – it’s readily apparent the home is not just another health care facility. It’s a close-knit community of staff and resi- dents, friends and neighbors, all dedicated to the well- being of the seniors who live here – something that is evident from the top on down. Holland Christian Home Administrator Caryn Edel- bach knows the meaning of community. Born and raised in Hawthorne, she received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from William Paterson Uni- versity and her master’s in public health from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She then worked locally for 14 years at Care One Facilities. Edelbach has invested herself in the Passaic/Bergen area. She has served as secretary on the board of direc- tors of Saint Anthony’s School in Hawthorne, and lives in North Haledon, just a stone’s throw from the Holland Christian Home. While her role as administrator certainly keeps her busy, she always makes time for each resident who comes to see her. It is not uncommon to find her par- ticipating in special events and activities with residents. She has even been known to accompany them on trips to the local diner for an occasional breakfast out. Getting to know the residents as individuals is a priority at the Holland Christian Home and it is what makes the home so special. Edelbach’s coworker, Holland Christian Home Direc- tor of Nurses Kathy Tanis, is also her neighbor. Tanis chester and Eastern Christian high schools. Tanis grew up in Union Reformed Church on High Mountain Road. After it closed its doors a few years ago, she and her hus- band began attending Hawthorne Gospel Church, where they are now actively involved. With over 13 years of work history and experience at the Holland Christian Home, Tanis is intimately acquainted with all the “ins and outs” of this homey community. She personally knows not only the residents, but most of their families – which places her in a unique position to provide nurs- ing care to her patients and support and encouragement to their families. Tanis and Edelbach are both instrumental in main- taining the high standards that make the Holland Chris- tian Home the exceptional retirement community it is. For the second year in a row, the Holland Christian Home has received a “deficiency free” rating from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, after their extensive two-day inspection. This is the highest rating possible and is uncommon for a facility ever to receive, let alone two years in a row. Edelbach, Tanis, and their entire staff are commit- ted to continuing the home’s tradition of devoted care in a warm homelike atmosphere. Because at the Holland Christian Home, it’s not just about quality health care… it’s also about community. Caryn Edelbach, LNHA, administrator and Kathy Tanis, RN, director of nursing Caryn Edelbach, LNHA, administrator and Kathy Tanis, RN, director of nursing lives just a few houses away from Edelbach. Tanis and her husband are long-time residents of North Haledon, and their now grown daughters are graduates of Man- Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • August 13, 2014 Art therapy Creating art and other expressive activities are integral parts of the daily routine of those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and are available daily as part of the TOUCH program at Memory Care Living® homes. Art stimulates the senses and encourages fine motor skills. The process of creating art involves the whole brain and allows a means to express oneself when verbal ability may be impaired. Art activity fosters interaction with others and can ignite reminiscing. For more information about thera- peutic activities like for those with memory impairment, see http:// www.memorycareliving.com/provid- ing-care/touch-program/ or call 1- 800-935-9898. Snoring can affect health Getting a good night’s sleep is essential to personal health. Although sleep needs vary depending on the individual, inad- equate sleep leaves a person feeling drowsy and cranky and may affect work perfor- mance. Lack of sleep can tax the body in other ways as well, escalating feelings of stress and making a person more suscep- tible to depression or anxiety. Lack of sleep may also increase one’s risk for hyperten- sion, stroke, and heart attack. Snoring is a condition that greatly affects quality of sleep -- not only for the person sleeping next to the snorer, but also for the snorer. The Health News Organization says partners of people who snore lose approxi- mately one hour of sleep per evening and may wake up as many as 21 times per hour, a condition referred to as “spousal arousal syndrome.” In the meantime, the person who is snoring is compromising his or her own sleep quality and may be at a greater risk for certain medical conditions. Snoring and a condition called sleep apnea are mostly related. According to experts at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, snoring is the milder form of sleep disordered breathing, or SDB. Snoring is essentially a partial restriction of the airway. When a person is snoring, some air gets through the trachea, causing tissues in the throat to vibrate. In cases of complete sleep apnea, no air gets through. Snor- ing can be mixed with periods of apnea, resulting in a series of snorts, whistles, and stopped breathing that can make it difficult to get a restful night’s sleep. When a person is suffering from sleep apnea and periods of snoring, he or she is struggling to get more air into his or her lungs. Air supplies may be so severely lim- ited that oxygen levels drop. The body kicks into action and awakens the sleeper so he or she can get oxygen. This cycle may repeat hundreds of times throughout the night. The sleeper may only awaken slightly and not remember these awakenings in the morn- ing, but he or she will likely feel drowsy, which is a direct byproduct of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea and snoring also may cause damage to the heart. Over time, a lack of oxygen can put undue stress on the heart, leading to a greater risk of high blood pres- sure, stroke, and heart attack. In addition, impotence, memory loss, and migraines may result from oxygen deprivation. Treating snoring often involves the assis- tance of a sleep specialist. Changing sleep- ing position or relying on breathing aides that help open the airways while sleeping may also help. Quitting smoking and losing weight can also help reduce instances of snoring. Even if snoring has not progressed to complete apnea, a sleep expert may recom- mend a device called a CPAP machine, or a “continuous positive air pressure” pump. This device blows a steady stream of air through the sleeper’s mouth and nose to help keep the tissues of the throat from collapsing, resulting in snoring or obstruc- tion. Snoring is a nuisance for all involved, especially the family members or spouses that are subjected to long nights next to snoring partners. Yet snoring can be much more than just a nuisance and may even be indicative of a blockage of the airways common among those people with sleep apnea. August 13, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Dark chocolate can be a healthy option Many people associate healthy eating with foods that may not be so tasty. While desserts are not often considered the health- iest course of a meal, dark chocolate, when enjoyed in moderation, can be healthy. Dark chocolate can benefit the brain, heart, and teeth. Researchers at a meeting of the Ameri- can Chemical Society in Dallas have dis- covered just why dark chocolate packs such a healthy punch. Otherwise indigestible portions of the chocolate are converted by microbes in the digestive system. In turn, the chocolate is transformed into anti- inflammatory compounds. Researchers found that digestion in the stomach produces long molecules called polyphenolic polymers. These molecules are too large to cross the walls of the stom- ach to be used nutritionally. However, when the polyphenolic polymers meet lactic acid and microbes that inhabit the human colon, the polymers ferment and can be broken down further. These smaller molecules are then used by the body. The resulting mate- rial is anti-inflammatory and can prevent certain conditions, including cardiovascu- lar disease, from developing. One of the pitfalls of dark chocolate is the sugar and fat content of a candy bar, which can overshadow the health benefits. However, those who consume the major- ity of their dark chocolate in the form of unsweetened cocoa powder can avoid such consequences. Roughly two tablespoons of cocoa powder per day can produce the desired anti-inflammatory benefits, and cocoa powder can be mixed into drinks, sprinkled over oatmeal, and consumed in many other ways. Full-sugar, full-fat dark chocolate bars and pieces should be enjoyed sparingly, although they are better for health than milk chocolate or white chocolate. Interest in dark chocolate for its medi- cal benefits has led researchers to study the efficacy of its anti-inflammatory com- pounds. A big study is already underway to see if pills containing the nutrients in dark chocolate can replicate its many health benefits, including helping to prevent heart attack and stroke. The pills are so concen- trated they would be the equivalent of eating numerous dark chocolate bars, but without the negative side effects. The goal of the study is to see if chocolate can provide sig- nificant medical benefits without forcing consumers to eat so much sugar and fat. The study will be sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and the candy company Mars Inc. The candy man- ufacturer patented a way to extract flavo- nols from cocoa in high concentration and put them in capsules. Mars and some other companies sell cocoa extract capsules, but with less active ingredients than those that will be tested in the study. Some partici- pants will get flavorless, coated pills that contain the cocoa flavonols, while others will be given a placebo. Eighteen thousand men and women nationwide are expected to participate. In addition to anti-inflammatory proper- ties, dark chocolate contains several chemi- cal compounds that have a positive effect on mood and cognitive health. Chocolate con- tains phenylethylamine, or PEA, the same chemical the brain creates when people fall in love. Taking dark chocolate supplements may help a person’s mind and body. Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • August 13, 2014 The drowning of suburbia The other day, I sadly noted another dead rabbit by the roadside a few blocks from my house. When I opened my e- mail, I noted that the parking lot of the Ridgewood Library had once again gone under water. No human beings were killed in either case, but many people who love animals are saddened by the sight of any road kill, and the people who owned the five cars that were in the flooded parking lot were significantly inconvenienced. Arguably, both events were preventable. On checking out the rabbit, I was relieved to discover that it was not one of “ours.” My wife, who is an award-win- ning children’s author, once started a story called “Bobby the Rabbit” where she sensibly observed that the rabbits had returned to our yard after the traumatic death of our family dog. She put that story aside to finish “Hachi-Ko: The Samurai Dog,” which, as she dryly notes, has gotten better reviews that either of my own two most recent books -- though mine have gotten more reviews, some of the one- star variety (probably from racist fanatics or retired Soviet agents). Bobbett the rabbit, a descendant of the original Bobby; and Iris, who lives in the irises, seem to be good at road avoidance because they have ample foliage in which to forage. My wife and I prefer flowering or non-flowering shrubs and ferns to the blunt and blatant this-is-a-rental look of houses with nothing but lawns where the trees have all been leveled due to the sad lack of ordinances to prevent clear-cutting. Rabbits who have to depend on mowed lawns and asphalt are very much at risk. Also at risk is the parking lot that serves the northwest Bergen County library that is most likely to be open at any given time over the summer, has the longest hours, and has the widest selection of research material. The last deluge struck on Aug. 1 and inundated the lot near Veterans Field when the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook once again overflowed its banks and covered several acres of grass, several acres of asphalt, and several acres of artificial turf with the kind of water that isn’t fit for swimmers. The turf field at Ridge- wood High School was bubbled up and will -- once again -- probably need to be repaired. Maple Park and Stevens Field were also compromised by large amounts of muddy water. Five privately owned cars that were in the lot were substantially damaged. Flooding at the Ridgewood Library parking lot is a pre- dictable event. This rainstorm on Aug. 1 was not Tropical Storm Floyd. However, it has never taken Tropical Storm Floyd to flood the municipal parking lot, or, in recent years, the town hall itself. Tropical Storm Floyd wiped out the police station and forced a general reconstruction due to mold damage, and succeeding storms including Irene and Sandy made it obvious that the whole ground floor was a write-off. The Village of Ridgewood now begins at the second floor of Ridgewood Village Hall. The first floor is a flood zone waiting for the next heavy rain. Causative factors include the fact that Ho-Ho-Kus Brook is about 20 feet from Veterans Field. Uphill, we have the library parking lot, Maple Avenue, the parking lot for the shopping center that accommodates Kings Super Market and a number of other stores, and still farther up the hill, the apartments on Oak Street with their own parking lot and the Ridgewood YM-YWCA with yet another park- ing lot. The three artificial turf fields did not create the problem of too many impermeable surfaces around the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook all by themselves. The artificial turf merely exacerbated a problem that became impossible to solve once it became political. Recreational sports groups that are NOT part of the high school sports world insist in Ridgewood, as they do in Glen Rock, that they cannot schedule games without artificial turf. New targets include the Schedler Property, where pop flies may soon be popping along Route 17; and Faber Field, where a petition forced the Glen Rock Bor- ough Council to put artificial turf on the ballot instead of approving by fiat. The sports groups generously donate some of the money needed for some of this construction, but above all they tend to be bloc voters, a fact to be considered by people who desperately want to get elected. The natural world is not a democracy, but it is ruled by natural law. Asphalt and artificial turf direct water into streams that cannot handle that water, cars get flooded, and public employees are called to clean up messes that better planning 50 years ago could have avoided when those laws are violated. First step: Any place where artificial turf is routinely flooded is a place that is not suitable for artificial turf. Do not replace it -- except with real grass that absorbs water and generates oxygen. Second step: Re-think “lawns.” Most towns around here have laws against raising sheep, goats, and cattle. Horses, sadly enough, are pretty much out of the question now that Ridgewood’s Habernickel property is getting - - you guessed it -- another sports field and another uphill parking lot that will almost certainly drain into Ho-Ho- Kus Brook, though the trees left on the rest of the property will probably take up a lot of the slack. Domestic animals that crop the grass and turn it into fertilizer you might not want to step on are part of the natural cycle, and these tracts of land are approximately neutral, and nowhere near as good as forested terrain at soaking up water. Anybody who replants his or her lawn with smaller trees, shrubs, or even flower gardens is help- ing to prevent seasonal flooding, since the heavy rains take place while the trees and shrubs may still be thirsty. Those who plant trees and shrubs instead of grass will also shelter native species of animals that contribute to the lifecycle of regional species. Predation is a fact of life, but road kill is a waste of life. The carelessness involved to driving too fast to stop for a rabbit, squirrel, or chipmunk may suggest that pets and children are also at risk. Even the dirt the natural plantings grow from is healthier for the environment than asphalt or artificial turf. I personally did not invent the flooding problem, but I expect to be blamed for pointing out that the region as a whole and the center of Ridgewood in particular now have far too much asphalt and far too many artificial turf fields. The problem is not just regional, but global. The Romans expected that cheering at spectator sports would go on forever. Letters to the Editor Urges support for Family Collaborative Law Act Dear Editor: I am writing to advise you about an important bill that has passed before both houses of the New Jersey State Legislature and is awaiting Governor Christie’s signature. Bill S-1224/A-1477 will change the way divorce is handled in New Jersey. S-122/A-1477, the New Jersey Family Collaborative Law Act, provides divorcing couples with the opportunity to resolve divorce issues outside the court in a non-adver- sarial environment. Geared toward providing privacy, dignity, durability of the divorce agreement, and control to the divorcing couple, collaborative law is being used throughout the United States and throughout the world to help parties dissolve a marriage with civility and fairness. As a member of the New Jersey Council of Collabora- tive Practice Groups, I urge you to support this bill, which is soon to become a new law, and to help us spread the word about collaborative law. The council’s website, www- collaboratenj.org, contains more information about the col- laborative approach to resolving divorce cases. We, at the council, believe this is an option that is good for divorcing couples, good for families and good for New Jersey. Chili contest earns cool cash Joan Skudera Midland Park The Wyckoff Chamber of Commerce recently donated $1,300 in Wyckoff Day Chili Contest proceeds to the fire department and ambulance corps. Pictured are Jay Vidockler, Chamber president; Charlie Bellucci, captain, Wyckoff Ambulance Corps; Lou Graglia, chief of Wyckoff Fire Department; and Lee Parker, Wyckoff Day chair and Wyckoff YMCA board member. August 13, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Franklin Lakes Scribe Church plans Family Evening High Mountain Presbyterian Church will host a Family Evening on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Rockland Boulders baseball game in Pomona, New York. The game will begin at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will assemble at 4:45 p.m. in the church parking lot at 730 Franklin Lake Road, and tailgate at the ballpark at 5:30 p.m. Contact Phil Harder at (973) 557-0765 for tickets and additional information. To contact the church, call (201) 891-0511. ‘No membership’ Hebrew School available The Hebrew School at the Chabad Jewish Center in Franklin Lakes will be available in September with no membership obligations. The curriculum covers all areas of Jewish life, cul- ture, and tradition, including Hebrew reading and writing, Jewish history, holidays, Biblical figures, Israel, ethics, and more. The hands-on learning style includes dramatics, crafts, games, and scrapbooking. Hebrew School is at held at the center’s 375 Pulis Avenue location on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to noon during the school year. Programs are available for children in pre- K through seventh grade. Private Hebrew School lessons and bar and bat mitzvah training are also available. For details, or to register, call (201) 848-0449, e-mail rabbi@chabadplace.org, or visit www.chabadplace.org. Teen programs planned The Franklin Lakes Library will host programs for teens throughout the month of August. Registration is required and may be completed online at www.franklin- lakeslibrary.com or by calling (201) 891-2224. Registration may also be completed at the library, which is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. On Aug. 13, learn to cook fresh with Chef Andrea from 3 to 4 p.m. Kids will be in the library’s kitchen creating fresh, tasty treats to enjoy. All materials will be supplied. The class is open to students in grade six and up. Teens in grades six and up are invited to learn how to talk to a robot on Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Learn to use BASIC software code to move robots through an obstacle course in this friendly competition. On Aug. 21, teens are welcome to make a scrapbook from 2 to 3 p.m. at Scrapbooking with Ms. Jacque. Participants are asked to bring five to 10 photos and any embellish- ments they desire. All other materials will be provided. The library will host a Drop in Movie on Aug. 22. Stu- dents may visit the library from 2 to 4 p.m. for a feature length, PG-rated movie. A Board Game Day is planned for Tuesday, Aug. 26. Teens are welcome to play board games including chess, checkers, Apples to Apples, Stratego, Life, Scrabble, cards, Bingo, and others from 2 to 4 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Teens are welcome to visit the Teen Room each Friday for a drop-in craft program. The library has a personalized reading list service for teens, Yn5 (Your Next Five). E-mail frlk.library@gmail. com with a brief description of favorite authors or books and the library will send suggestions for five new books. Dressel, students exhibit at gallery The Gallery of High Mountain Presbyterian Church is currently presenting “Teacher and Students,” its August gallery exhibit. The display features paintings by Oakland resident Peggy Dressel and her students from the Mahwah Senior Center and the Ridgewood Art Institute. The 38 paintings include watercolors, oils, and acryl- ics. The exhibit will continue through Aug. 26 and is free to the public. The gallery is located in the church at 730 Franklin Lake Road. Gallery hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (201) 337-2143. Meals on Wheels volunteers sought Franklin Lakes Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers to assist with delivery of hot and cold meals to shut-ins and elderly residents. Drivers and deliverers of food prepared by Christian Health Care Center are needed for the first Friday of the month. Volunteers are asked to commit to one day a month, Monday through Friday, between 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. For more information, contact MOW Program Coordi- nator Gina Venner, RD at (201) 677-1768 or enroll by e- mail at gvenner@optonline.net. OEM offers newsletter to residents The Franklin Lakes Office of Emergency Management is offering a newsletter that includes information about the borough’s emergency management plan and Community Emergency Response Team training. Residents are invited to visit www.franklinlakes.org and select “Emergency Ser- vices” and “Office of Emergency Management” to access the newsletter. Retiring officers (continued from page 3) the borough for so many years, but it is an exciting time for them,” Bivona said. The mayor then swore in the new chief and recognized the efforts of all those who preceded him. “We’re very fortunate that even though we will have some transition due to the retirements we’re happy to wel- come new police officers,” Bivona said. Pezzuti graduated from Seton Hall University in South Orange in June 2009 with a master’s degree in human resources and management and a certificate in leadership and management. He received a bachelor’s degree in busi- ness management in June 1981 from Farleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck. He has been a member of the borough’s police depart- ment since September 1983 and he was promoted to the rank of sergeant in March 2000. His duties included, in part, the supervision and coordination of the daily staffing of patrol officers, ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with state laws, and departmental policy. He was also responsible for the discipline of the staff for violations of departmental rules and regulations, develop- ment and implementation and monitoring of departmental policy, and inspection of facilities and vehicles and equip- ment to ensure conformance to standards. In addition, Pez- zuti was the officer in charge of development and training for domestic violence. He is a drug recognition expert. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • August 13, 2014 Obituaries Lorraine A. Hayes Lorraine A. Hayes, nee Cauthen, of Wyckoff died July 24. She was 86. Before retiring, she was an executive assistant for Merck-Medco Co in Montvale for 20 years. She is survived by her daughters Ellen Turner of Mid- land Park; Maureen Hayes of Little Canada, Minnesota; Kathleen Balarin of San Francisco, California; and Mary Leavell-Edwards of Warwick, New York. She is also sur- vived by 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and her siblings Betty Evans of Springfield, Massachusetts and Evelyn Scharfenberg and Jerry Cauthen, both of Chicago, Illinois. She was predeceased by her husband Andrew John Hayes. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, 174 Paterson Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Robert Louis Marcalus Robert Louis Marcalus of Wyckoff died Aug. 4. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was born in 1921 and attended the Pingry School and the University of Ver- mont. After the war, he resumed his employment with the family business, Marcalus Manufacturing Co, which was started by his father in 1932. He was a self-taught paper- maker. The family business eventually evolved into Marcal Paper Mills, Inc. In 1970, he became president of Marcal. Upon the death of his father in 1979, he became chairman of the board and CEO. Marcal continued to operate as a family business until 2008. For over 45 years, and up to his passing, he was president of Green Acre Woodlands, Inc., a timberlands and real estate investment company. Working closely with the New Hampshire Forest Legacy Program, his leadership of Green Acre resulted in the pres- ervation of thousands of acres of New Hampshire forests for open spaces, agriculture, and public recreational use. He had been a member and president of the Wyckoff Board of Education, a board member of the Wyckoff YMCA, and a trustee and regent of Saint Peter’s College in Jersey City. He was a director of the Delaware Otsego Corporation in Cooperstown, New York, director of Valley National Bank in Wayne, and was a director of the American Forest and Paper Association of Washington, D.C. He had also been a director of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. He served on the boards of the Foundation for Free Enterprise and numerous other not-for-profit institutions. He also served as director of numerous other banks and organi- zations. He had a 42-year relationship with Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center Foundation as a trustee and as the foundation’s president. He received honors from many organizations, including the Bergen Community College Foundation. He received the Seventh Annual Felician Col- lege Founder’s Day Award in 1989 and the Torch of Learn- ing Award from the Lautenberg Center for General and Tumor Immunology at Hebrew University in 1992. He was honored at William Paterson University’s Sixth Annual Legacy Award Dinner in 1995. In 2008, he received the Dean McNulty Service Award from The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Paterson. He had conferred upon him three degrees of doctor of humane letters, including one by Southern Benedictine College in Alabama in 1978, another by Felician College in Lodi in 1995, and the third by Saint Peter’s College in Jersey City in 1996. He was a parish- ioner of the Church of Saint Elizabeth in Wyckoff. He is survived by his wife Norma (Altenburg) and his children Nicholas of Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania; Jeannette Bonin of Morristown; Anne Sedler of Hawthorne; Lisa Perkowski of Basking Ridge; and Peter of Oakland. He is also sur- vived by 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Robert. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memo- rial donations may be made to Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center Foundation, Paterson, New Jersey. Dona- tion link at http://bit.ly/1olR54p. Helen A. Olszewski Helen A. Olszewski, nee Cichy, of Audubon, Pennsyl- vania, formerly of Franklin Lakes and Whiting, died Aug. 4. She was 93. She graduated from John Jay High School. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her son Watson Olszewski of Eagleville, two grandchildren, and two great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband John K. Olszewski, her daughter Elsie A. Olszewski, and her brothers Watson W. and Alexander Cichy. Arrangements were made by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home and Crematory in Trappe, Pennsylvania. Memorial dona- tions may be made to the Amigos de Jesus Orphanage in Honduras, 126 Woodland Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355 or to Einstein Montgomery Home Health and Hospice, 1330 Powell Street, Suite 100, Norristown, PA 19401. William Eric Patterson William Eric Patterson, formerly of Waldwick, died July 31. He was an alumnus of Hope College, Holland, Michigan. He served as councilman for the Borough of Waldwick, and was a member of the Republican Party of Bergen County. He served as vice president and was on the board of directors for AAA North Jersey. He was a member of Second Reformed Church in Wyckoff and Christ Community Church in Waldwick. He is survived by his children William Eric Patterson Jr. of Scottsdale, Arizona and Ian Patterson of Garfield. He is also survived by his siblings Margaret Marra, Alexander Patterson, Jane McGookey, and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Hope College, P.O. Box 9000, Holland, MI 49422-9000 or Abundant Life Reformed Church, 475 Lafayette Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Aura Pecoraro Aura Pecoraro of Midland Park, formerly of Para- mus, died Aug. 2. She was 98. She was active in the early development of the Church of the Annunciation in Para- mus, where she was a long time member and leader in the Rosary Society. She is survived by her children Gerard of Sparta; Paul of Aiken, South Carolina; Mark of O’Fallon, Illinois; and Jane Shell of Wildwood Crest. She is also sur- vived by three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and her niece, Sister Doris Pagano. She was predeceased by her husband Gerald. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Marian Scarano Marian Scarano, nee DiSanto, of Franklin Lakes died Aug. 4. She was 107. She is survived by her children Angela Swords of Upper Saddle River and Vincent Scarano of Bristol, Rhode Island. She is also survived by six grand- children, 10 great-grandchildren, and her brother Charles DiSanto of Saratoga, New York. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Arthur Scesney Arthur Scesney of Ridgewood, formerly of Waldwick, died Aug. 5. He was 79. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a tax preparer for H&R Block in Fair Lawn. He is survived by his wife Brenda (nee Fishman) and his chil- dren Deborah Spingler and Gregory Scesney. He is also survived by his stepchildren Pamela Fishman and Jennifer Callender, four grandchildren, and his brother Bernard. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Fonda L. Sytsma Fonda L. Sytsma, nee Lowell, of Wyckoff died Aug. 2. She was 89. She was a nurse and a homemaker. She is survived by her sons Eugene C. Sytsma, Louis S. Sytsma Jr., and Jay E. Sytsma. She is also survived by eight grand- children, three great-grandchildren, and her brother Rich- ard Lowell. She was predeceased by her husband Louis S. Sytsma Sr. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Shared dispatch (continued from page 5) service,” he added. This year, Midland Park is paying $280,012 on the last year of the five-year contract. Wyckoff’s offer for a contract renewal was a reduction to $260,000 in 2015, followed by a 3 percent annual increase for the remaining four years of the new contract. Wyckoff’s termination notice rescinded that offer. Wyckoff Dispatch handles Midland Park’s police, ambu- lance, fire and DPW calls. Emergency 911 is not affected, since both towns now use Paramus’ 911 service. Midland Park Police Lieutenant Michael Powderley said emergency services personnel had been meeting regularly to explore the various alternate options now available and evaluate “what is the best fit for us.” He said the principal criteria are the level and quality of service a department provides and the safety of the officers. August 13, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Wyckoff Wanderings Blood Drive set The Wyckoff Public Library will host a Blood Drive on Thursday, Aug. 14. Donors may schedule an appointment from 2 to 7 p.m. by calling (201) 891-4866, option 2. Walk- ins are also welcome. The Community Blood Services Bloodmobile will in the parking lot at 200 Woodland Avenue. CHCC announces Car Show Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff will host a Family Fun Night and Classic Car Show from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15. (Rain date: Aug. 22.) The event will fea- ture a variety of classic cars, and cars from the All Ameri- can Corvette Club. There will be entertainment, activities, and prizes. Admission is free, and all are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets and relax. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and finger food will be available for a nominal charge. For more information, or to enter a classic car, call (201) 848-5796. The Christian Health Care Center is located at 301 Sicomac Avenue in Wyckoff. Half-marathon & 5K benefit planned The Wyckoff Family YMCA and the Franklin Lakes Mayor’s Wellness Campaign will hold the Second Annual Franklin Lakes Scenic Half-Marathon & 5K on Sept. 28. Both routes will wind throughout Franklin Lakes begin- ning and ending at the municipal complex on DeKorte Drive. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Franklin Lakes Mayor’s Wellness Campaign and the Wyckoff Y’s Pietro Maugeri Fund, which helps families navigate and cope with the financial challenges of critical illness and injury. For registration and sponsorship information, visit www. wyckoffymca.org. Grace announces VBS Grace United Methodist Church will host its Vacation Bible School, “Wilderness Escape: Where God Guides and Provides,” Aug. 18 through 22. The program will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. each day. Attendees will participate in skits about Moses, experi- ence Passover, travel through the Red Sea, escape into the desert, learn the 10 Commandments, make Israelite crafts, play games, and snack on manna. There will be classes for three- and four-year-olds in pre-K, youngsters ages five and six who are in kindergarten and first grade, those ages seven and eight who are in grades two and three. The fee for the five-day program is $25 for one child, $20 for the second child in a family, and $15 for a third family member. Each participant will receive a T-shirt. To register, call Mrs. Cauda at (201) 891-4595. The church is located at 555 Russell Avenue in Wyckoff. Barclays ticket sales benefit CHCC Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff will be selling tickets to The Barclays, which will be held from Aug. 19 through 24 at the Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus. CHCC has weekly grounds tickets available for $125, which include an individual ticket to each day of the tournament, two practice rounds on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the four competitive rounds Thursday through Sunday. There is no ticket service fee when tickets are purchased directly through CHCC. Tickets are provided by the Tick- ets Fore Charity program sponsored by the PGA Tour, and 75 percent of the ticket price is donated by the PGA Tour to CHCC. The fun will continue with the Rock Barclays Golf Rockin’ Backyard Concert on Friday, Aug. 22, when Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes perform. The Irish Rovers will be on stage on Saturday, Aug. 23. The 30- minute concerts will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. at a fan area just off the 17th fairway. Concerts will be open to all ticketholders Friday and Saturday. In addition, The Barclays announced the launch of its first Rock Barclays Golf Competition. Bands from New Jersey and New York have the opportunity to submit a video and/or audio recording of an original song, and two winners will be selected to open for Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes or The Irish Rovers, and win $3,000 (per band) and a VIP experience to The Barclays. Fans are encouraged to like, comment, and share their votes to pro- mote their favorites using #RockBarclaysGolf. The win- ning bands will be announced on or before Aug. 10. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Darcy Bickert at (201) 848-5796 or dbickert@chccnj.org. Spend Monday at the movies The Wyckoff Public Library, located at 200 Woodland Avenue, presents free movies on Mondays at 2 p.m. “Kon-Tiki “(2012) will be presented on Aug. 18. This film stars Pal Sverre Hagen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, and Tobias Santelmann and relates the story of explorer/ anthropologist Thor Heyerdahl’s epic 4,300-mile crossing of the Pacific in 1947. Heyerdahl took his trip on a balsa- wood raft to show that it was possible for South Americans to have settled in Polynesia before Columbus crossed the Atlantic. The movie is rated PG-13 and runs for 118 min- utes. The Aug. 25 feature will be “Journey to the Center of the Earth” with Brendan Fraser, Anita Briem, and Josh Hutcherson. On a quest to find out what happened to his missing brother, a scientist, his nephew, and their mountain guide discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth. This is a faithful, yet modern retelling of the Jules Verne classic. The 2008 movie is rated PG and is 93 minutes long. Barclays ticket sales support the Y Golf fans may purchase tickets for The Barclays and support the Wyckoff Y at the same time. The tournament, which is part of the PGA Tour, will be played Aug. 19 through 24 at the Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus. Adam Scott, Justin Rose, Tiger Woods, and Gary Wood- land are all scheduled to play. One-day tickets are $65 and Weekly Grounds tickets are $125. The Y will receive 75 percent of the net proceeds of tickets purchased at www.buytfc.com when the purchaser chooses the Wyckoff Y as their charity of choice. For more information, call Ellen Gifford at the Y at (201) 891-2081, extension 150. Press releases for this column may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • August 13, 2014 ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ features obscure superheroes Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), and Drax (Dave Bautista) are three of the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy.’ by Dennis Seuling “Guardians of the Galaxy” introduces movie audi- ences to a set of 45-year-old Marvel characters that, unlike Spider-Man, Thor, Captain America, and Iron Man, are from the more obscure branch of the Marvel family tree. The Guardians are Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), also known as Starlord; green-hued Gamora (Zoe Saldana); muscle- bound, dim-witted Drax (Dave Bautista); angry raccoon warrior Rocket (voice of Bradley Cooper); and a masterful CGI creation, the walking humanoid tree Groot (voice of Vin Diesel). The plot is familiar. A galactic villain wants to obtain a mystical object — the infinity stone — that will give him the power to rule the universe. For assorted reasons, the Guardians are determined to stop him. What makes the movie unique is its lighthearted tone, far from the seriousness of Marvel superheroes and those of the DC universe. The Guardians are unlikely allies. They bicker, wisecrack, fight, and seem to have conflicting agendas until they reluctantly decide that uniting in their common cause is superior to going it alone. Pratt, who has been a reliable “friend of the main char- acter” in such films as “Delivery Man” and “Her,” finally gets to be the star, and the role of Peter Quill suits him. Reminiscent of Indiana Jones, with a touch of Han Solo thrown in for good measure, Quill is a mercenary given to listening to a mix tape given to him by his mother on her death bed. His use of a Sony Walkman is delightfully anachronistic and adds a nice touch to an otherwise futuris- tic world. Quill is a young man with an old soul. He is more sensitive than his patter and exploits reveal, but the viewer is let in on his little secret, which humanizes a character that might otherwise have been merely another hunky, generic space hero. Quill is flawed, often unsure of himself, and funny — qualities that work for the character and create balance with the movie’s action and special effects. Rocket, the raccoon, is an angry, embittered creature who is quick on the trigger and often acts on emotion rather than careful reasoning. The others often have to rein him in. Cooper adds a kind of sadness to his persuasive inter- pretation. His Rocket is a tough-talking scrapper who bears considerable hurt. Though the CGI is terrific, it is Cooper’s nuanced voice work that allows viewers to see Rocket as more than a visual joke. The most incredible CGI achievement is Groot, the tree, whose entire vocabulary consists of “I am Groot.” Groot may have been inspired by Chewbacca in the “Star Wars” series. Huge and powerful, he proves to be a valuable part of the team despite his limited language ability. He dif- fers from Chewbacca in that he possesses magical powers, which are revealed at key moments in the story. Diesel’s voice work is necessarily limited, but his deep basso is the right match for the walking tree with a surprisingly expres- sive “face.” Gamora is a tough woman in the mold of Emma Peel from TV’s “The Avengers” or Trinity from “The Matrix.” She holds up her end of the action while also conveying vulnerability. She is an alien woman raised by a super-vil- lain as an assassin. Aware of the evil into which she has been forced, she wants to make amends and redeem her- self. Saldana is probably one of few actresses who can look alluring in mint-green skin. “Guardians of the Galaxy” features supporting perfor- mances by Michael Rooker as a blue-skinned bandit and father figure to Quill, Djimon Hounsou as a feared inter- galactic bounty hunter, Glenn Close as the leader of Nova Corps, whose mission is to protect her planet, and John C. Reilly as a Nova Corps officer. Director James Gunn wisely chose to focus on the char- acters rather than the plot, which is not all that engaging. Viewers have seen it before in one form or another. The characters, however, are new to the screen and fascinating. Because ample time is devoted to their histories and inter- action, the movie experience is rewarding. Rated PG-13, “Guardians of the Galaxy” is a clever pic- ture that goes beyond traditional superhero movies. The heroes here are misfits who clash with each other and with outside forces. The story is merely a routine showcase to introduce this colorful quintet to a hoped-for new and prof- itable franchise. Cook Up Some Business! Advertise your restaurant in The Villadom TIMES. You’ll reach over 47,000 households. 201-652-0744 www.villadom.com August 13, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & II • Page 19 Charming Disney productions feature famous narrators by Dennis Seuling In the late 1940s, the Disney Company was eager to get material into theaters to regain momentum lost because of World War II. A new Blu-ray/DVD combo pack double- bills two of these films: “Fun and Fancy Free” (1947) and “Ichabod and Mr. Toad” (1949), each of which contains several long-form cartoon stories. Bing Crosby narrates and sings Washington Irving’s “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” in his trademark easygoing manner. The early part of the film is filled with sight gags, mostly centered on Ichabod’s daydreams about food or local sweetheart Katrina Van Tassel. The animation is lush and treats Ichabod Crane as a goofy and awkward but likable clod, more comic than Irving conceived him, but this is Disney, after all. The story adheres fairly closely to the original and the half-hour length allows for character development. The best part, of course, is Ichabod’s fateful nighttime ride as trees, fireflies, strange sounds, the wind, and shadows conspire to create a suspenseful atmosphere until the dreaded Headless Horseman appears. The “Wind in the Willows” segment, based on Ken- neth Grahame’s “Toad of Toad Hall,” is narrated by Basil Rathbone. The pompous, childish J. Thaddeus Toad loves motorcars, but this affection lands him in jail when he is accused of stealing a car. Determined to prove his inno- cence, Toad’s loyal pals Mole, Rat, and Angus McBadger get Toad out of prison and succeed in bringing the actual crooks to justice. Character actor Eric Blore provides the voice of Toad, an absolutely perfect choice to give the amphibian his aristocratic flair. “Mickey and the Beanstalk” stars Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy as three starving farmers in a loose adaptation of the classic fairy tale. This beautifully Ichabod Crane and Katrina Van Tassel do a fancy one-step in the Disney adaptation of Washington Irving’s ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.’ rendered featurette-length cartoon is particularly impres- sive in the sequence in which the beanstalk grows and grows and grows into the sky. The trio must eventually get past Willie the Giant (voiced by Billy Gilbert), outsmart him, and get away with the magical singing harp. A thrill- ing chase down the beanstalk, filled with assorted mishaps, makes for a rousing conclusion. This was the last feature starring Walt Disney as the voice of Mickey Mouse. Also included are “Bongo,” based on a Sinclair Lewis story, and “The Reluctant Dragon.” “Viva Las Vegas” (Warner Home Video) is available in a new 50th Anniversary Blu-ray Edition. Starring Elvis Presley, this 1964 feature was one of the singer’s most suc- cessful films. Made with a bigger budget than usual, “Viva Las Vegas” was shot largely on location under the direction of musical movie veteran George Sidney (“Show Boat,” “Pal Joey,” “Kiss Me Kate”). Lucky Jackson (Presley) is a singing race car driver. He does not have much money and his car does not have an engine. He and his mechanic, Shorty (Nicky Blair), arrive in Vegas to compete in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Lucky meets rival Count Elmo Man- cini (Cesare Danova), who drives a Ferrari, and soon-to-be sweetheart Rusty Martin (Ann-Margret). Presley made 31 films in a 13-year period. He was not much of an actor and the plot is weak, but the music soars. Between Presley and Ann-Margret, the film fea- tures singing and dancing a-plenty. Songs include “The Yellow Rose of Texas,” “The Lady Loves Me, “C’mon Everybody,” “I Need Somebody to Lean On,” and the title song (performed three times). Bonuses include a 40-page book of rarely-seen photographs and promotional materi- als from the picture’s theatrical release, commentary about Presley’s Hollywood career, and the featurette “Kingdom: Elvis in Vegas.” “Locke” (Lionsgate) stars Tom Hardy as Ivan Locke, a man at the top of his game. A dedicated husband and father and a star employee at a high-powered construction firm, he is the model of cool professionalism, with a talent for managing complex situations. Driving home on the eve of the biggest challenge of his career, Locke makes a sudden choice to confront the only situation in his life that cannot be neatly handled. He quickly learns the high cost of becoming a better man. This is a gimmick film. A one-character film is risky (continued on Crossword page) Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • August 13, 2014 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) and requires an exceptional actor. Hardy’s Locke is a civi- lized person who once made a serious error in judgment. He is determined now to set things right even though it may cost him his job and even his family. The film consists of numerous phone calls Locke makes from his car. So in addition to the single character, the film has a claustro- phobic setting. It is almost as if director Steven Knight is loading the deck against himself by defying the basics of cinema storytelling, but he creates palpable suspense and Hardy draws viewers in with his remarkable performance. The result is both a thriller and a rich character study of a complex individual. Extras on the Blu-ray edition include a digital copy, making-of featurette, and director’s audio commentary. “Favorites of the Moon” (Cohen Media Group) is an absurdist comedy from director Otar Iosseliani, with a cast of crooks, anarchists, prostitutes, chief inspectors, a punk rock singer, art dealers, and inventors. Set in Paris in 1984, the story focuses on two valuable objects: a rare set of 18th-century Limoges china and a 19th-century aris- tocratic portrait. As they are passed, sold, or stolen from one person to another, viewers are introduced to several individuals who are inextricably linked to these objects. Ranging from art lovers to unscrupulous terrorists, these characters each react in a different way to the objects. The movie challenges people to rethink class conceptions, ste- reotypes, and biases. Viewers witness a kind of nobility among certain mob members and come to sympathize with the traditionally unsympathetic. The movie is a cinematic three-ring circus. A lot hap- pens at once, and it is often difficult to concentrate on indi- vidual elements. This is the movie’s primary weakness, since it can lead to viewer disengagement. Bonuses include feature-length audio commentary and a critical essay. The film is in French, with English subtitles. “Bitten: The Complete First season” (E One) is based on the “Otherworld” novels by best-selling author Kelley Armstrong. Starring Laura Vandervoort (“Smallville”) as Elena Michaels, the world’s only female werewolf, the series focuses on her desperation to escape a life she never wanted and the man who forced her into it. Elena has aban- doned her pack and taken refuge in a new city. There, she works as a photographer and hides her werewolf existence from her new boyfriend (Paul Greene). This arrangement suffers a setback when a rogue werewolf begins to commit murders, prompting the pack to enlist Elena’s help to track the beast. Elena returns to Stonehaven, the werewolves’ ancestral domain. 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Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- dor of heaven, Mother of the Son of God. Immacu- late Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecu- tive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. LSC RELIGIOUS Prayer to St. Jude cont. from preceding page Prayer to St. Clare Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr. Great in virtue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. My prayers were answered. Thank you, St. Jude. PK Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glori- fied today & every day.” Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be promised. Thank you for answering my prayer. kr Prayer to St. Jude May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glori- fied, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day by the ninth day, your prayer will be answered. Publi- cation must be promised. Thank you St. Jude. PK Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr. Great in virtue and rich in miracles; near kinsman of Jesus Christ; faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. My prayers were answered. Thank you, St. Jude.jw Prayer to St. Clare Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Thank You St. Jude Ask St. Clare for 3 favors, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored & glori- fied today & every day.” Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be promised. 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Busi- ness sponsorship opportunities range from Bronze to Plati- num levels. Families can show their support for the event by signing up for a family sponsorship, which includes a family lawn sign with their name on it and a free entry in the 1-Mile Walk. Proceeds from the event will help the MPPEF continue its commitment to bring innovative, sustainable programs designed to enhance the academic quality of Midland Park schools. To register for the 1 st Annual Midland Park 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk, or to inquire about sponsorship opportuni- ties, visit www.mppef.org. The Midland Park Public Education Foundation raises money to fund grants that will strengthen the school system. By sharing in this goal, the community serves as a vital partner with the district administration, board of edu- cation and faculty in providing the tools they need to bring academic excellence to the children. The Midland Park Public Education Foundation is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization that enhances and supports new curriculum initiatives and enrichment oppor- tunities within Midland Park’s public school system. Learn about healthy eating On Wednesday, Aug. 13, ShopRite of Ramsey’s Reg- istered Dietitian Sondra Tackett will discuss the keys to healthy eating at her “Fiber & Grains Talk and Cooking Demo” at the Northwest Bergen Regional Senior Center in Midland Park. Geared toward seniors, Tackett’s presentation will focus on fiber’s wide-ranging benefits, which include helping to lower cholesterol and regulate blood glucose levels. During the program, Tackett will prepare and dish out samples of a fiber rich vegetarian meal of ancient greens and grains, including quinoa and amaranth, and brown and basmati rice. She will discuss the variety of fiber sources available and pinpoint how to make small dietary adjustments in order to reach the daily fiber recommendation. This program is free and open to the public and will begin at 12:30 p.m. The Northwest Bergen Regional Senior Center is located at 46-50 Center Street in Midland Park. To register or for more information, contact Andre Cobb at (201) 445-5690. This event is part of ShopRite of Ramsey’s extensive community outreach programming designed to promote wellness. Each month, ShopRite of Ramsey, an Inserra Supermarkets store, provides an array of free nutritional services and activities led by Tackett at the store. Summer prevention program sets hours The Midland Park School District will provide student assistance program summer prevention hours. Student Assistance Counselor Craig Rush will be available to meet with Midland Park students or parents on Aug. 13, and 27. Rush will be available for appointments from noon to 4 p.m. at Midland Park High School, 250 Prospect Street in Midland Park. Students or parents may set up an appoint- ment by calling (201) 444-7400, extension 206 or by send- ing an e-mail to Crush@mpsnj.org. Seventh grade Bagel Breakfast set Midland Park students who will be entering seventh grade this fall are invited to a Bagel Breakfast on Wednes- day, Aug. 27. This morning mixer will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. in Memorial Hall at Midland Park High School, 250 Prospect Street in Midland Park. Sponsors sought The Midland Park Ambulance Corps will host an Open House on Sept. 27 from 3 to 7 p.m. The community is invited to visit the corps’ new building at 471 Godwin Avenue, meet the members, and view the corps’ equipment. To mark the occasion, the ambulance corps is offering spon- sorship opportunities for its souvenir journal. Prospective sponsors may contact the corps at mptxmom@optonline. net for more information. The deadline to reserve journal space is Sept. 5. Ambulance corps seeks volunteers The Midland Park Ambulance Corps has openings for retirees and those who work part-time. Training programs are available at two convenient county schools and the addi- tion of Hybrid courses allow for learning online. The corps is also seeking members who may already have EMT certification. Members would be allowed to sign up for shifts that meet their personal schedules, and could sign up through a smartphone app. The ambulance corps is now located at 445 Godwin Avenue. E-mail jfa07432@yahoo.com for details. Fireworks fundraiser (continued from page 4) Shopping Center or on adjacent streets to watch the fire- works for free that ticket sales barely cover the cost of the professional fireworks. Last year, the event just barely turned a profit, and the year before, the Wyckoff Township Committee discussed a possible cancellation if the event did not draw more revenue. The fireworks display is the only large fundraiser for the high-morale 100-member volunteer fire department. “This is not an event provided through the taxpayers’ property taxes or by the township of Wyckoff,” Chief Graglia clarified. “The expenses of putting on the show are deducted from the ticket sales. The remaining funds are used by the department for training the members in enhancing our skills in search and rescue techniques, fire suppression, fire ground communication, and the rescue of persons trapped in vehicles, to name a few.” Should this year fail to produce the positive cash flow that has long been a Wyckoff tradition, the future of the Labor Day tradition could be at risk, and even the safety training program could suffer a negative impact. “Speaking about tradition, I received a letter and dona- tion check for the fireworks from a resident who currently lives in California but lived in Wyckoff from 1949 to 2004,” Graglia said. “He stated that when he lived in Wyckoff he had attended the fireworks show put on by the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department and stated that they were the best and had loved the tradition.” The Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department has been serving the community for 106 years. In 2013, the volun- teer firefighters responded to 472 alarms, devoted 27,126 man-hours responding to emergency alarms, and attended 11,584 hours of training. The department trains every Monday night. Prospective members are invited to stop by their local firehouse between 7 and 9 p.m. for more infor- mation. Tickets for this year’s fireworks display/fundraiser are $10 each. Children under age 10 will be admitted free. Tickets may be purchased online at www.wyckoff- fireworks.org or at the following locations: the Wyckoff Clerk’s office, 340 Franklin Avenue; Wyckoff YMCA, 695 Wyckoff Avenue; Blue Moon Mexican Café, 327 Franklin Avenue; Market Basket’s Wyckoff location, 300 Sicomac Avenue; Yudin’s, 378 Main Street; Waldwick Prime Meats, 384 Main Street; and Parkwood Deli, 342 Erie Avenue in Midland Park. Tickets may also be purchased by mail. Checks should be made payable to the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department and mailed to P.O. Box 6, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. In the event of rain, the fundraiser will be held Sept. 1. Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • August 13, 2014