| 1 ZO N E FR MID W Y A LA CK N N O K D F LI N PA F LA R K K ES �� � � � � � � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� � � � � �� � �� ISSN 2161-8208 ISSN 2161-8194 www.villadom.com Copyright 2014 �� � � � � � � �� �� � � � � � � � � ��� ��� �� � � � � �� �� � � � � �� � � � � ��� � �� � � � � � � � � �� � � � � � � � � �� � � � �� � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � �� �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Vol. 27 No. 46 SERVING THE HUB OF NORTH-WEST BERGEN December 10, 2014 40¢ ☺ What’s News- Franklin Lakes Candidate’s request Tight margin leads school board election can- didate to file recount application. Wyckoff Taking action 3 Township accepts funds for soccer field improvements; introduces salary ordinances. 4 Area Plans unveiled Valley Hospital announces plans to open clini- cal research institute in Paramus. Midland Park On the table Open parking system at Midland Park High School postponed for further input. New friends 15 Students from Roberto Clemente School in Paterson enjoyed the annual Ramapo High School Holiday Festival in Franklin Lakes. This event is a long-standing tradition and is eagerly anticipated each year by students at both schools. Total Window & Wall Fashions For information contact: ������������ • • CUSTOM DRAPERIES CUSTOM DRAPERIES • • UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERY • • SHUTTERS SHUTTERS 201-444-7100 ��������������� www.asbnowmortgage.com Offices in Bergen, Morris & NML#737325 Passaic Counties Gua ra 201-327-4900 201-327-4900 of Hawthorne • Wood Floor Refinishing • Area Rugs/Remnants • In Home & Area Rug Cleaning 1030 Goffle Rd. @ Rt. 208 973.427.7900 www.buyabbey.com Is Your Insurance Premium Increasing? Call Allen & Allen Representing over 10 companies 201-546-7018 • Airport Service Locally & Worldwide • Nights on the Town • Sporting Events • Sedans, SUV’s, Limos, Vans, Buses 81 Franklin Tpke., Mahwah, NJ 201-529-1452 ELECTRIC CO., LLC AUTHORIZED DEALER www.halliganelectricco.com Installation • Maintenance 201-447-3780 LIC. 14609A What’s Inside Classified.......29 Restaurant.....27 Opinion.........22 Crossword.....28 Obituaries......24 Entertainment..26 Genesis Generators ces P ri ed Lowes nte We Will t Beat Any 3-6-13 Karen/Janine 12-1-10 Karen/Janine Advertised Price! AtlanicStewardshipFrPg AtlanicStewardshipFrPg 20 20 E. E. Main St., Ramsey NJ Main St., Ramsey NJ HALLIGAN 201.891.8790 www.Insurance4NewJersey.com AbbeyCarpetFrPg(7-17-13) Factory Direct KOHLER Dealer Janine Free Estimates Fully Insured 201-444-0315 www.genesisgenerators.com SALES • INSTALLATION 5-19-10 CONTRACTS Janine SERVICE Pat...from WARRANTY SERVICE MahwahTaxiFlyteFrPg 201-857-4400 Rev1 Kim/Janine P.O. Box 96, Midland Park, NJ 07432-0096 “The ������������������������������ Best Deal In Town” your residential 64 on Franklin Avenue Tpke. 190 ������������������ Waldwick, Ridgewood, loan. mortgage NJ NJ ����������������� 5 HalliganElecFrontPage(2-26-14) rev2 |
| Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • December 10, 2014 Villadom Happenings Bergen Sinfonia returns home for the holidays On Friday, Dec. 19, Bergen Sinfonia will return to its home venue – the Bergen Community College Anna Maria Ciccone Theater – for its annual Holiday Concert Friday at the college’s main campus, 400 Paramus Road in Para- mus. The 7:30 p.m. concert is part of the 2014-15 “Curtain Up!” series and will include holiday favorites and seasonal standards under the direction of Murray Colosimo. The featured soloist will be 11-year old violinist Dylan Hamme, who recently appeared on NBC Television with world- famous violinist Joshua Bell. The program will include Ponchielli’s “Dance of the Hours,” a visual media performance of Strauss’ “On the Beautiful Danube,” waltzes, works by Bach and Faure, and a medley of winter holiday favorites. Tickets are $35 for the general public, $20 for senior citi- zens, and $10 for students. To purchase tickets, visit tickets. bergen.edu or call (201) 447-7428. Bergen Community College, based in Paramus, is a public two-year coeducational college enrolling nearly 16,000 students at locations in Paramus, the Philip J. Ciarco Jr. Learning Center in Hackensack, and Bergen Commu- nity College at the Meadowlands in Lyndhurst. Associate degree, certificate, and continuing education programs are available in a variety of fields. JCO hosts Hanukkah Party JCO of Northern Bergen County will host its annual Hanukkah Party for children up to age 10 on Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 4 to 5:15 p.m. at the Upper Saddle River Firehouse, 375 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The event is free for members and $18 for non-members. The event will feature entertainment and holiday treats. After the party, attendees are invited to the Menorah Light- ing at the Upper Saddle River Borough Hall at 376 West Saddle River Road. The menorah will be lit every night thereafter until Dec. 23. For more information, or to RSVP, e-mail jconbc. info@yahoo.com. Choral Society to perform Experience festive seasonal music as the New Jersey Choral Society presents “Gloria,” a concert of sacred and traditional holiday music on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe Street in Ridgewood. The program will feature John Rutter’s cantata, “Gloria,” the New Jersey premieres of “Glory to God” by Julian Revie and “Gloria” by Rick Ryan (a member of the Connecticut Choral Society), and David Hamilton’s elegant work of Christmas worship “Gloria.” Excerpts from Daniel Pinkham’s “Fanfares,” “Sanctus” from Verdi’s “Requiem” and “Bogoroditse Devo” (“Ave Maria”) by Rachmaninoff will also be featured. Some traditional carols, such as “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” and “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” will also be included. The chorus will be accompanied by organist Linda Sweetman-Waters, a brass and percussion ensemble, and the junior high school chorus from the New Jersey Home School Association under the direction of Noelle Dachis. Established in 1980, the New Jersey Choral Society is one of the state’s most prestigious choral groups, and is known for presenting outstanding and unique programs. Under the direction of Eric Dale Knapp, NJCS performs three major concerts annually in Bergen and Essex coun- ties. The group has performed at Carnegie Hall and at the White House and has toured internationally in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, China, Australia, England, and France. North Pole resident visits Santa Claus dropped by unexpectedly at a home on South Irving Street in Ridgewood, where one-year-old Declan and his five-year-old sister Delia were having a meal with their grandparents. Declan was slightly unnerved by the surprise visit and kept his distance, but Delia sat right down near Santa, and had a nice 15 minute conversation with the man from the North Pole. Santa brought toys for both children. As he waved goodbye, Santa did reveal that retired Ridgewood Police Department Captain and former Ridgewood Mayor Keith D. Killion was the person who wrote the North Pole and requested that Santa make an early visit to South Irving Street. (Photo courtesy of Boyd A. Loving.) Come one hour prior to concert time for The Inside Line, a complimentary lecture that provides an insightful and intimate discussion of the music for all ticket holders. Tickets are $25 for general admission; $22 for students, seniors, and patrons with disabilities. The cost for children age 12 and under is $12. Tickets purchased at the door will cost an additional $5. Group discounts are available. For reservations or more information, visit www.njcs.org or call (201) 379-7719. In support of the Center for Food Action, the New Jersey Choral Society will be collecting nonperishable food items at this concert. West Side Presbyterian Church is wheel- chair accessible. Funding has been made possible, in part, by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. RBARI holds Gift Sale The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. will host a sale at the Copper Tree Mall, 350 Ramapo Valley Road (Route 202) in Oakland on Friday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale will feature a wide range of gifts, holiday/seasonal items, and household items -- some are animal-related, but most are not. Proceeds will benefit the animals of RBARI. To learn more about the organization, visit www.rbari.org. Winter Concert is this week The Ridgewood High School Bands will perform their annual Winter Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 10. The con- cert, featuring the school’s three curricular bands -- the Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble -- will be held in the Ridgewood High School Campus Center starting at 7:30 p.m. The public wis welcome to this free performance. The RHS Symphonic Band, conducted by John Lucken- bill, will present a program that includes “Our Kingsland Spring” by Samuel R. Hazo and “Amen” by Frank Ticheli. The RHS Concert Band, conducted by Jeffrey Haas, will perform a program featuring John Philip Sousa’s “King Cotton” and Steven Reineke’s renowned “Fate of the Gods.” The Wind Ensemble, also conducted by Haas, will present a program featuring “Fanfare and Flourishes for a Festive Occasion” by James Curnow; “Along an English Countryside,” a new piece by Richard Saucedo written in the style of famous British composer Malcolm Arnold; and “Variations on a Korean Folk Song,” a staple of modern band literature by John Barnes Chance. (continued on page 30) |
| December 10, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 3 Franklin Lakes Recount application filed in school board election by Frank J. McMahon The absentee ballots and provisional votes have been counted and two candi- dates for the Franklin Lakes Board of Edu- cation will soon be sworn-in. But the final outcome of the election of a third member of the board remains unknown now that a recount application has been filed. The vote tallies after the absentee ballots and provisional votes were counted were: Peter John Koulikourdis, 1,154; Susan McGowan, 1,140; Jennifer Marcus, 1,085; Victoria E. Holst, 1,080; Laurence Loprete, 1,050; and Randy Lee Dixon, 978. The five vote difference between Marcus and Holst prompted Holst to file a recount application. “I filed a petition for a recount on Nov. 18,” Holst said, “and at this time we are waiting for the order for recount from a Superior Court judge. “It was a close election and I had a lot of supporters, so it’s a matter of due diligence for the people who supported me to ensure that every vote is counted.” Marcus said she was shocked at how close the margins were in the votes for all the candidates and she was not surprised that Holst would want to make sure the actual numbers are counted due to the close margin. “I don’t begrudge her that at all,” Marcus said. “I think it is only fair that we make sure that the count is accurate. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that everyone can put this to bed early and move on with the reasons why we all wanted to run for the board to begin with.” According to Pat DeConstanzo, the superintendent of the Bergen County Board of Elections, the recount will be assigned to a Superior Court judge who will contact the board of education to schedule a date for the recount, which would be conducted in the county’s warehouse in Garfield. A hand count of the mail-in and provisional ballots would be held at the board of elec- tions offices in Hackensack. If no change in the count is found, the applicant can look at the registration books to see if anyone voted who moved out of town, go through all the applications for mail-in ballots, and look at the provisional ballots. If there is enough of a change to question the election, the applicant would file court papers informing the judge that enough discrepancies were found to war- rant a court case and then the judge would make a ruling. The two newly-elected members of the school board will be sworn-in at the Jan. 6 public reorganization meeting. Whoever is declared the winner of the third seat based on the basis of a recount of the votes will take place after the recount is completed. If that recount is not completed by the date of the reorganization meeting, the school board will operate with one less board member until the recount is completed and the election of a new board member is con- firmed. Holst has been a Franklin Lakes resident (continued on page 12) |
| Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 10, 2014 Wyckoff Township accepts funds, introduces salary ordinance by John Koster The Wyckoff Township Committee has adopted an ordinance to accept $27,624 in donated funds for improve- ments to the Pulis Soccer Field. The governing body has also introduced an ordinance setting the salary scale for department of public works employees. The ordinance adopted Dec. 2 accepted money from the Wyckoff Parks and Recreation Fund to erect stanchions for the eventual installation of lights at the soccer field. The money is a donation, not a municipal current expense item, does not come from local taxpayers, and will have no effect on the municipal property tax rate. The township committee ordinance on salaries for the department of public works provides for a salary range of $77,218 to $92,705 for the manager, $72,032 to $73,760 for the foreman, and $72,032 maximum for the lead laborer. The ordinance as introduced establishes an eight-step salary guide with $41,004 for the first year, $43,786 for the second year, $46,569 for the third year, $49,352 for the fourth year, $52,135 for the fifth year, $54,918 for the sixth year, $57,702 for the seventh year, and $60,485 for the eighth year. No longevity compensation is provided for employees hired after Jan. 1, 1994. For employees hired before 1994, the longevity increases are two percent for six to 10 years of service, four percent for 11 to 14 years of service, six percent for 15 to 18 years of service, eight percent for 19 to 22 years of service, and 10 percent for 23 years or more. As they rise through the pay scale, those employees hired after Jan. 2, 2010 are also expected to pay for a sig- nificant portion of their own health benefits: 15 percent for Step 1, 20 percent for Step 2, 25 percent for Step 3, 30 per- cent for Step 4, 35 percent for Step 5, 40 percent for Step 6, 45 percent for Step 7, and 50 percent for Step 8. The adoption of the ordinance is anticipated at the meet- ing of Dec. 16. Budding birders A second ordinance introduced last week for probable adoption on Dec. 16 would delete the limitation of two con- secutive terms for service as a member of the Wyckoff Rec- reation and Parks Department. Members are appointed on a staggered basis, so experienced members are always part of the department. Second grade students at Saint Elizabeth School in Wyckoff used laptops to research and write about different species of owls. (Photo courtesy of Victoria Hoover.) |
| December 10, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 5 Area Valley to establish research institute in Paramus An architect’s rendering of the new Bolger Medical Arts Building Last year, Valley Hospital and the Valley Hospital Foun- dation held a dedication ceremony for the new Bolger Medi- cal Arts Building, formerly the Community Blood Services building in Paramus. The building, expected to open later this year, will house the Okonite Medical Research Labo- ratories and outpatient services after interior and exterior renovations are completed. Ridgewood philanthropist and long-time Valley sup- porter David F. Bolger and the Bolger Foundation assisted in the building purchase with a donation of $5 million. The Okonite Company of Ramsey, led by Chairman and CEO Victor A. Viggiano, has also committed $5 million to spon- sor translational research initiatives in the building’s exist- ing laboratories. “This facility is a tremendous opportunity for Valley to consolidate all our research capabilities and build a world- class facility dedicated to advancing medicine and discov- ering novel medical and surgical approaches to diagnosing and treating heart disease and cancer,” Audrey Meyers, president and CEO of the Valley Hospital and Valley Health System, said at the dedication. “I truly believe that Valley’s continued dedication to research will ultimately advance our already high-quality patient care, offer our patients and their families as yet unheard of treatments and services, and ensure our continued success as a healthcare system of choice for our community for decades to come.” The building, located at One Linwood Avenue near Route 17, will be renovated to create appropriate and new laboratories and administrative offices to support Valley’s clinical and translational research program. The site will also be the new home of the Valley Arrhythmia Institute, the tri-state area’s largest electro- physiology practice. Electrophysiology is the subspecialty of cardiology that involves the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. The Center for Cancer Research and Genomic Medicine will also move into the new facility on Linwood Avenue from its current site at Valley’s Daniel and Gloria Blumen- thal Cancer Center in Paramus. An additional research laboratory will be devoted to the study of cardiac valve disease. Valley’s tissue banks for cardiac and oncology research – which were among the first to be established in the state – will also be housed in the new building. Plans are still being finalized as to the additional ser- vices that will be housed in the new building. “We are indebted to our generous supporters for helping us to build a premier medical research community at Valley, where shared resources and collaboration among physi- cians, researchers, and scientists can take place within one facility,” said Anastasios Kozaitis, president of the Valley Hospital Foundation. “With state-of-the-art research capa- bilities, we will be able to house an expanded bioreposi- tory and recruit additional distinguished physicians, attract grant-funding opportunities, and strengthen collaborations with national and international research institutes.” Maria Mediago, vice president of facilities management at Valley, added, “This building is ideally suited for medi- cal research because we can make use of existing laborato- ries used by the blood bank, which we will also modernize and maintain for cutting-edge research activities.” According to Mediago, the building will undergo inte- rior renovations to create physician practice and staff offices, examination rooms, a lobby, employee lounge, and waiting areas. The exterior façade will be upgraded as will landscaping, fencing, parking, and other features. Design of the new facility is under way and it is expected to open later this year or in early 2015. |
| Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 10, 2014 Thanks to everyone who donated Thanksgiving food and baskets. We wish you could have seen the joy on the faces of the families as they received them! One mom wrote, “Thank you so much for my gift cards, Thanksgiv- ing basket, and gifts. We appreciate it!” Our holiday deliveries will start to go out in mid- December. Consider donating a holiday in a box for our families. This could include: stuffing mix, gravy, bread or muffin mix, cranberry sauce, canned corn or beans, canned pumpkin, organic broth, coffee, tea, healthy des- serts, and even a tablecloth and festive paper goods. Our deadline is Dec. 19. We currently need someone who can commit to driv- ing to Newark once a month for a year. Please call (201) 612-8118 for details. ECF families can really use gift cards to Walmart, Target, gas stations, and clothing stores such as Kohl’s, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Game Stop, iTunes, and Toys R Us. We accept new toys, sheets, and towels, and gently-used DVDs, books, small kitchen appliances (such as a small TV or toaster oven), and electronic equipment such as Nintendo DS games. We also welcome donations of “Joy Jars,” which con- tain small, fun activities to occupy a child or teen during a hospital stay. Birthday Bags are also distributed to our kids and their siblings, and include cake mix, frost- ing, candles, wrapping paper, party hats, balloons, paper goods, and a small gift card. A toiletry basket filled with personal care items such as shampoo and toothpaste, or new mittens, hats, and scarves are also needed during the winter months. Meet Carlos: Carlos is an eight-year-old boy whose bright smile and dimples immediately warm your heart. This summer, Carlos was experiencing severe pain in his right leg, which eventually caused his parents to take him to the emergency room. They never imagined their son would be diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma (a form of bone cancer) with possible metastasis to his lungs. The prognosis for Carlos is suspended, but is typically quite poor due to many complications, and we are waiting to see how the cancer reacts to treatment and surgical interven- tions. Carlos spent his Thanksgiving in the hospital, which caused great distress to his mother, father, and two broth- ers. He cannot be visited by his brothers due to his com- promised immune system. His two-year-old brother cries for him often and because of his young age is having dif- ficulty understanding why both his brother, who is his buddy and playmate, and his mother are “away.” Imagine what joy the family would have at this awful and difficult time if they were able to have access to tech- nology that would allow them to Skype or FaceTime in order to maintain connection. Either a laptop, iPad, iPod, or a tablet, would lift the heavy burden of distance and isolation. The mother would love to be able to get the chil- dren gifts for Christmas. Gift cards to Target or Walmart would be greatly appreciated. When Carlos can finally go home, gift cards to the gro- cery store (Shop Rite and Stop & Shop) would be a huge help to this family. Any fun crafts, books, or activities for Carlos to occupy his time while bed bound would be helpful. Even a blanket and something to keep his mom comfortable while she spends countless evenings sleeping in the hospital chair next to her son would be a kind and thoughtful gesture. ECF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a variety of specialized services, at no charge, to any New Jersey family facing the challenges of caring for a child with cancer. ECF provides professional counsel- ing, material goods (such as household items, toys, and monthly grocery deliveries), and emergency financial assistance. These individually tailored services are criti- cal in helping families get through the crisis of pediatric cancer. ECF does not receive government funding, so the com- munity’s financial support, donations, and volunteer time are essential. Please call the Northern Regional Center at (201) 612-8118 or e-mail Laura at laura@emmanuelcancer. org to see how you can help. We are in need of paper goods and non-toxic clean- ing supplies for our families. Examples are toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, laundry detergent and all cleaning supplies. We also need diapers stages 4, 5 and 6. Many of our children need to be in a sterile environment while their immunity builds. Thank you to all who have already brought us these supplies. We are planning our Fifth Annual Bash for March 6, 2015 at the Brick House in Wyckoff. Proceeds will help us provide counseling and financial aid to families in New Jersey. Would your company be interested in a sponsor- ship? Would you like to volunteer? If you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becoming a volunteer or just stop by and see what ECF is all about. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue in Midland Park. Please call (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Because storage space is lim- ited, please do not leave items at the center without check- ing with us first. For more information, visit us at www. emmanuelcancer.org or “like” us on Facebook: Emmanu- elCancerFoundation. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! Franklin Lakes earns AAA award At a recent AAA North Jersey Community Traffic Safety Luncheon, the Franklin Lakes Police Department was presented with an AAA Outstanding Achievement Award. The award is presented to communities for their exceptional traffic safety program activities. The Franklin Lakes Police Department conducts roving Driving While Intoxicated patrols and combats aggressive driving and other dangerous traffic offenses through enforcement and education activities in the community. The police department also participates in the Safety Town program for young children. Pictured are Franklin Lakes Police Chief Dean Pezzuti, Franklin Lakes Council President Paulette Ramsey, AAA North Jersey President Rose Kruse, and Franklin Lakes Police Officer Denny Knubel. |
| December 10, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Franklin Lakes Two borough police officers save two lives by Frank J McMahon Two Franklin Lakes police officers recently saved the lives of two individuals who had overdosed on drugs by using the new antidote named Narcan, the brand name for Naloxone. Naloxone is a medicine indicated for the complete or partial reversal of opioid depression, including respiratory depression induced by natural and synthetic opioids. According to the borough’s police chief, Carmine Pezzuti, the two police officers were called to a home in the borough on Sunday, Nov. 23. Two individuals in the home had overdosed. The officers immediately drew the Narcan into a syringe and sprayed a half dose up the nos- trils of each of the individuals and they both recovered very quickly. Narcan may also be diluted for intravenous infusion in normal saline or five percent dextrose solu- tions. “If we had arrived five minutes later on that call, they probably both would be dead,” Pezzuti said. In the process of providing first aid, however, one of the police officers was stuck by a needle that was used by the individuals who overdosed and he had to be taken to the hospital to be tested for the Hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by infection with the Hepatitis C virus. Pezzuti said that, as of Nov. 23, the officer was clear of the disease, but he will have to have his blood tested every month for six months, and every year after that for the rest of his life to make sure the disease has not manifested itself because of this incident with the needle. Pezzuti pointed out that there have been about a half- dozen incidents involving opioid overdose within the bor- ough, although not necessarily by residents, but people visiting in the borough, and there was one fatality earlier this year or late last year. He advised that his police officers started carrying Narcan in the pockets of the automated external defibril- lators in their police cars about a month ago after it was provided by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, and after all officers had undergone training in its use. “I couldn’t be prouder of those two officers,” Pezzuti said. “Even knowing the risk, they both said they would go again. I couldn’t be prouder of these guys.” Mayor Frank Bivona and the borough council also praised the two police officers at a recent work session. “In the line of duty, they put their lives at risk every day,” Bivona said. Councilman Charles Kahwaty added his praise of the two police officers, saying, “This is an example of how police officers put their lives on the line in unusual ways.” Menorah Lighting and festivities set The community is invited to the Franklin Lakes Bor- ough Hall Menorah Lighting and “Frozen” Menorah Carving on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. Mayor Frank Bivona and local officials will be on hand to assist with the festivities on the front lawn of borough hall on DeKorte Drive. The event will also feature a live ice-carving demo of a six-foot ice menorah by Kristoff and Olaf, live music, hot Chanukah refreshments, glow giveaways, and prizes. Children are invited to make Chanukah crafts at the ambulance corps building on Bender Court. For more information, or to help sponsor the event, call Chabad Jewish Center at (201) 848-0449 or visit www. chabadplace.org. Library Board of Trustees to meet The Franklin Lakes Library Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. in the Local History Room of the library at 470 DeKorte Drive. The public is invited. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. All the council members agreed that more has to be done to protect police officers. Bivona said the borough recognizes that need, and the service police officers pro- vide to the community. Bivona added that he was surprised that drugs are so prevalent in the community and he emphasized that the public needs to be made aware of the use of drugs in this community. Recent published reports have described the use of Narcan by police in several communities to save the lives of individuals who have overdosed on drugs. In Fairview in early November, a 29-year-old man was reportedly saved after he overdosed in an attempted suicide. In Mahwah, police officers saved a 28-year-old who was unconscious in a public bathroom, and another person who was unconscious in his home. Recently, Pompton Lakes police were also reported to have revived a 27-year-old man from a suspected overdose by the use of Narcan, and Woodcliff Lake and Montvale police recently used the product to save a 24-year-old man from a suspected overdose. |
| Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 10, 2014 Paterson Habitat for Humanity gets help from ASB Douglas Olsen, ASB vice president and regional branch manager; Judy Keyes, ASB training & CRA officer; Barbara Dunn, executive director, Paterson Habitat for Humanity; and Andrea Brescia, grant writer and special projects, Paterson Habitat for Humanity. Atlantic Stewardship Bank recently joined the Paterson Habitat for Humanity at its Fall Corporate Reception in celebration of its corporate partners. The reception honored the 2014 participants of the Corporate Challenge, Summer Internship Pro- gram, and NRTC Investors. The Paterson Habitat for Humanity creates home ownership opportunities for families with limited incomes. They are committed to building decent, safe affordable homes that are energy effi- cient, environmentally responsible, and economi- cal to maintain. Atlantic Stewardship Bank’s support of the Paterson Habitat for Humanity is part of a unique tithing program that defines the bank’s mission. The bank has supported the Paterson Habitat since 1999. Since the bank began in 1985, the tithing program has resulted in donations in excess of $8 million. “Tithing is a biblical principle, meaning to give or devote one-tenth to God,” said Atlantic Stew- ardship Bank President and CEO Paul Van Osten- bridge. “The thought of a bank giving away ten percent of its profits each year is highly unusual, especially in the current economy. Our founders were so deeply committed to using a portion of profits to serve those in need that the tithing pro- gram is incorporated into our bylaws.” Atlantic Stewardship Bank maintains bank- ing locations in Midland Park, Montville, North Haledon, Pequannock, Ridgewood, Waldwick, Westwood, Wyckoff, Hawthorne, and Wayne. Established in 1985, ASB is a full-service commu- nity bank serving both individuals and businesses. Visit www.asbnow.com to learn more. |
| December 10, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 Allen & Allen celebrates 90 th year in business Allen & Allen Insurance Agency has been serving clients for nine decades. “We would like to thank all of our clients for supporting us over the years,” said Jeff Allen. “We would also like to thank the companies we represent for their continued dedication and service to New Jersey. We look forward to contin- ued growth and success in the future.” Allen & Allen opened in 1924 when Floyd and Harlan Allen become part- ners and opened a real-estate office. (The agency still has an office at the original location in Hasbrouck Heights.) A year later, Harlan decided it would be advan- tageous to sell homeowners insurance to his real estate clientele. He quickly got licensed and was appointed to write for the Hartford Insurance Company, which Allen & Allen still writes for today. After a few years in business, Floyd Allen passed away, leaving Harlan the sole owner of the business. Over the next few decades, Harlan grew both the insur- ance and real estate business by writing insurance for The Hartford, Continental, and Aetna. In the 1960s, Harlan’s son Frederick H. Allen joined the business selling insurance and practicing law. Harlan built an addition to the Hasbrouck Heights location to include two offices for law work. Frederick took over the business in 1973, when he incorporated Allen & Allen and continued growing the business over the next 20 years. He was the prosecutor in Franklin Lakes for 10 years and in Has- brouck Heights for 30. Peter H. Allen and Jeffrey A. Allen joined the business in 1989 and 1993, respectively. Since their entry, the busi- ness has grown to insure thousands of New Jersey residents and businesses. Over the last decade, Peter and Jeff have increased the amount of companies they represent, offering their clients more choices in both coverage and price. “We now represent many fine insur- ance companies such as The Hartford, Travelers, Met Life, Progressive, Mer- cury, Plymouth Rock, Mercury, The Prov- idence Mutual, American Commerce, Chubb, Foremost, and many others,” said Peter Allen. In 1998, they successfully opened a second office at 801 Franklin Avenue, Suite 2, in Franklin Lakes. Both agencies continue to grow, and the Allens hope a fourth generation will join the organiza- tion and continue writing the Allen & Allen story for many years to come. Here are some interesting facts about 1924, the year Allen & Allen opened its doors: • Vladimir Lenin died • First around the world flight was made • First disposable handkerchiefs, later named Kleenex, were sold • The FBI was established • Macy’s held its first Thanksgiving Day Parade • Marlon Brando, Jimmy Carter, George Bush, Charlton Heston, Telly Savalas, and Winnie the Pooh were born. “We hope to continue to provide excep- tional service and a choice of insurance coverage for another 90 years,” the Allens added. “We hope you have a healthy and prosperous New Year.” Call (201) 891-8790 for additional information. |
| Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 10, 2014 Area Community handbell choir holds Holiday Concert The Jersey Jubilation Handbell Choir will ring in the holiday season with its 11 th annual Holiday Con- cert on Friday, Dec. 19. The concert will be held at 8 p.m. at the Ridgewood United Methodist Church, 100 Dayton Street in Ridgewood. A freewill offering (suggested dona- tion $10) will be accepted and refreshments will be served. The program will include well-loved songs and carols of the season including “The First Noel,” “Away in a Manger” with piano and flute, a jazz arrangement of “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas,” and “Jingle Bell Boogie.” This year’s program will also highlight Brian Tri- coli, handbell soloist. Sev- eral selections will include students from Ridgewood High School providing per- cussion accompaniment. The Jersey Jubilation Handbell Choir was estab- lished in September 2004 as a not-for-profit performance level community choir whose purpose is to provide ringing opportunities for experienced ringers and to bring the unique sound of handbells to audi- ences in the area. The 13 members of the choir hail from Bergen, Passaic, and Rockland counties and New York The Jersey Jubilation Handbell Choir City. The choir presents a wide variety of music, includ- ing arrangements of sacred, classical, folk songs, secular music, and original works for handbells. The choir rings five octaves of Whitechapel handbells and five octaves of Suzuki hand chimes. The bells and rehearsal space are pro- vided by the Ridgewood United Methodist Church. The choir is under the direction of Christine Braden, who has been ringing and directing handbells for 35 years. For additional information, contact Christine Braden at (201) 447-2751 or visit www.jerseyjubilation.org. |
| December 10, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Area Borough will retain combined post when Viviani retires Waldwick’s chief financial officer, tax collector /treasurer and water agent are one and the same person. When Mary Ann Viviani, the official who holds the three positions retires in April, the bor- ough would like to keep the same arrange- ment. Borough Administrator Gary Kratz asked the mayor and council last week whether they wanted to separate the posi- tions as they seek Viviani’s replacement. The answer was “No.” The current salary for the combined job is $138,172. “I never thought of separating the jobs. The department functions well under one supervisor. Water ties into finance because of the receivables, so it makes sense to keep it all together,” said Councilman Don Sciolaro, the council’s finance chairman. Mayor Thomas Giordano has appointed a committee made up of Kratz, Assistant Administrator Andrew Tatarenko, Bor- ough Attorney Craig Bossong, Sciolaro and Councilman Anthony Celeste to look for Viviani’s replacement. Kratz explained that the CFO position requires a state license, but the person holding the job has two years to get the license while performing the job. “As long as they are making progress, the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) grants an extension for the second Volcano erupts at school The children in the Superstars class at the Andrew Friedland Early Childhood Learning Center watched a ‘volcano’ erupt. Using the Smartboard technology in their classroom, their teachers were able to show the children how the Earth’s crust ruptures from the buildup of lava, ash, and gases from below the Earth’s surface. Pressure on the magma in the earth’s core releases the gases and produces the lava. (Photo courtesy of TBR.) year, but they have to have it the certifica- tion by the end of the second year,” Kratz said. The tax collector’s job requires certifi- cation in hand at the time of the appoint- ment, Kratz said. “That will be our biggest hurdle,” he said. There are no statutory requirements for the water agent. Councilman Greg Bjork asked whether New Jersey honors licenses from another state, and whether the software programs used in Waldwick are similar to other towns’. Viviani said each state has its own requirements, and the main software pack- ages used by municipalities are similar, so a new person should have no problem making the adjustment once on board. Viviani has held a variety of positions during her 30 years of service to the bor- ough. Originally appointed as deputy tax collector in November, 1983, she assumed the role first of acting tax collector/trea- surer and water agent in March 1986, and was permanently appointed to those posi- tions in April, 1987. Mary Ann Viviani |
| Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 10, 2014 Area Santa to visit Hopper-Goetschius House Museum Come share the magic of the holiday season at the Hopper-Goetschius House Museum Open House on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. All are welcome. Children are invited to visit Santa in the barn from 1 to 4 p.m. To visit with him, each child is asked to bring a canned good or non-perishable food item for the Food Bank. Clement Clarke Moore will be reading his “The Night before Christmas” in the schoolroom at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30. The blacksmith will be making reindeer shoes at his forge, and chestnuts will be roasting on the open fire in the out-kitchen. Tour the Hopper-Goetschius House Museum, which has been decorated for a Victorian holiday, and stop in Kate’s kitchen to enjoy mulled cider and homemade cookies. There will be special exhibits throughout the house. At 4 p.m., the winners of a special give- away will be announced. The prizes will include a gingerbread house made by Aus- trian baker Madeleine Cudina. Call Joe Dobias at (201) 327-2457 or Kay Yeomans at (201) 327-2236 for information. The museum is located on the corner of East Saddle River Road and Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. Parking is available off East Saddle River Road. There is no admis- sion fee for the Open House, but donations are welcome. For additional information, call (201) 327-2236. Santa Claus and Clement Clarke Moore will visit the Hopper-Goetschius House Museum in Upper Saddle River on Dec. 14. Recount application filed (continued from page 3) since 2007 and she holds a BS in market- ing and journalism from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Her 22-year career in marketing and sales has been primarily in the pest management industry, where she served for over 12 years as technical representative in Canada and northeast- ern U.S. She currently manages her own business, which provides pest control products and consulting to the pest man- agement industry. Marcus has lived in the borough for eight years and has children in the Colo- nial Road School and Indian Hills High School. She is an anesthesiologist who practices in surgery centers throughout Bergen County. She received her under- graduate degree from the University of Michigan and she attended the Ross Uni- versity School of Medicine and completed her residency in New Jersey. At the school board’s reorganization meeting, Koulikourdis and McGowan will join the rest of the school board, which includes Shirley O’Reilly as vice president, Michael Ben-David, Christine Christopoul, Kathie Schwartz, Jackie Veliky, and Robert Medeiros. Medeiros was appointed to the board in September to replace Anthony Zolfo, who resigned in August. Medeiros will serve out Zolfo’s unexpired term until November 2015, at which time he will have to seek election to fill out the final year of Zolfo’s term through 2016. |
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| Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 10, 2014 Dear Readers: Thank you for a great 2014! We are look- ing forward to an even better 2015. We successfully completed our first Shop Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday events. Visit our website for details on special holiday promotions and offers from our Midland Park Chamber of Com- merce members. We will finish the year strong with our annual Midland Park Chamber of Com- merce Holiday Networking Dinner. Come join us and start the holiday season with friends and business colleagues Dec. 9 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Fiona’s Ristorante, 118 Godwin Avenue in Midland Park. The cost is $20 for members and $30 for non-mem- bers. Payment will be collected at the door. RSVP to Lisa Plasse at flute76@aol.com. We hope to see you there. Happy Holidays and a Healthy New Year! Warm Regards, Dr. Lori Nuzzi, President Midland Park Chamber of Commerce |
| December 10, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Open parking system postponed for further input Open student parking at Midland Park High School was rescinded before it began last week. On Sunday, Nov. 30, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marie Cirasella sent an e-blast notifying students of the change. “The revised Open Parking System at MPHS, which was scheduled to go into effect on Monday, December 1st, has been postponed. The assigned student parking spaces for seniors will remain in effect at this time. “We are grateful to those who came forward express- ing concerns, and all suggestions will be considered as we move forward. Please be advised school administra- tion will continue to review all options for improving the student parking issue and will also be seeking student input into the process,” the notice said. Seniors and their parents wasted no time in voicing their opinions. They filled the board of education’s meet- ing room Tuesday objecting to the original decision to take away assigned parking for seniors and allow any student with a license to park on the school grounds. “What we see as a flaw in the open parking system is the issue of safety. The likelihood of accidents would be significantly increased with this system,” Senior Class President Taejin Pak told the board. He said that as stu- dents vied for a vacant space in the rush to get to home- room on time, “hectic situations are inevitable. Having assigned spots would not only avoid the chaos that would ensue from the free-for-all parking system, but it would also facilitate means of accountability and consistency,” Pak said. He further asked that the senior spots be shifted down to take up the spaces recently made available. Under an arrangement with the town, 20 spots behind MPHS were made available for staff use last month to open up spaces up front for students. Senior Class Vice President Zoey Adams said without the assigned spaces, if a senior comes back from a break, his space may be taken up by a visitor, making him late for class but unable to get a late pass. “We can’t control that. That won’t change,” said board President Dr. Maryalice Thomas. “The best solution is for juniors to register for the spaces left over from seniors,” said senior Joe D’Onofrio. He added that it was unrealistic to expect seniors to come to school 15 minutes early to get a spot under the open system. Parent Celeste Potenzano suggested allowing open parking in the unassigned spaces and closing them off as another senior registers. “And if a senior is going away, he should let a junior know his space is available,” she said. At present juniors are not permitted to park on campus. “We will come up to a hybrid of all plans,” Dr. Thomas said, adding that perhaps rewarding car pooling might be an incentive.. “We’re looking at all the data. Have confidence and faith that we want what you want: safe parking for all seniors and as many juniors as possible,” summarized Dr. Cirasella. “It’ll take some time to figure it out, but we will figure it out. We’ll continue to have the discussion,” she added. Junior parent Steve Vander Wiele, who began the parking discussion by attending meetings urging school and town officials to come up with a solution for junior parking, said after the meeting that student safety had been his primary goal as well. He said it is not safe for juniors to park on the street and trudge through snow when nearly 50 spaces are empty in the school lot. Vander Wiele pointed out that the town had made 20 spaces available so the juniors could park, and those spaces should be made available immediately. He added that he knows from his daughter and other parents that juniors who drive had already worked it out to park at the end of the lot in the unnumbered spots so as not to conflict with senior parking. “I just hope a decision is made quickly so the juniors can park before the snow comes,” Vander Wiele said. |
| Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 10, 2014 Acting police chief eyes move to e-ticketing Midland Park Acting Police Chief Michael Powderley is looking to institute electronic ticketing in the borough and is asking the council to include start-up funds in the 2015 budget. Powderley said E-ticketing will increase safety for officers, enhance productivity and improve administra- tive accountability. Using the computer instead of writing out tickets will reduce the amount of time an officer spends on a traf- fic stop, which means the officer will spend less time parked on the side of the road at dangerous locations, Powderley said. Additionally, he said, tickets will be more legible and accurate, which is not always the case with hand-written summonses. Powderley said currently about 10 percent of tickets are dismissed by the court because they are either illeg- ible or have the wrong statute listed. On the computer, the correct statute comes up automatically based on the infraction. The e-ticketing computer connects directly with the I-COP network for licensing and other informa- tion. From the financial perspective, Powderley said buying the units outright will be better than leasing them. The cost per ticket if a unit is leased will average out at about $2 or $3 per ticket, versus just over $1 per ticket if the unit is purchased. He said he had checked with the Waldwick Police Department, which also pur- chased the units, and their officer in charge had reported no problems and no downtime. “The units will pay for themselves if we buy them,” Powderley said. He proposes purchasing three units to start at a total cost of $8,732, including software and printers. He said he’d like to add three more the follow- ing year. Powderley said the units would also provide greater accountability by allowing management to keep tabs on officers’ activities. “If we get a complaint on enforcement on a particular street, we can graph the area and support our position,” he said by way of example. If the council approves the program, Powderley said he would place one of the units with the traffic officer and the other two with junior officers. “We’ll start with three and see how it goes. We’ll get input and assess,” he said. “It will be a positive thing for Midland Park,” he added. “I think it makes good sense,” commented Council- man Mark Braunius. A decision on whether to adopt the program will be made in conjunction with the adoption of the 2015 budget. |
| December 10, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 Board wants to avoid conflict with basketball court use Midland Park Board of Education trustees want to make sure any rentals of the schools’ gyms do not con- flict with the town’s recreation programs. The board last week put off renting the high school gym to Hoop Heaven of Waldwick until the schedules are checked. Four Sunday dates this month, Dec.14, 21 and 28, were approved because the town’s program does not begin until January, according to trustee Rich Formicola, who heads the Midland Park Basketball Association. The board did not approve four requested dates each in January and February and March 1. “I checked the schedule and was told there was no conflict,” said Board Secretary/Business Administra- tor Stacy Garvey. Approve December for now, and then we’ll figure out the rest,” she told the board. Formicola suggested moving the recreation use time to 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. so as not to conflict with the gym rental. The rec program runs Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 or 5 p.m., Formicola said, and uses both Highland and MPHS. “I don’t think we should push residents to the later times. Community use of facilities should come first,” said board member James Canellas in voting no on the rental. Trustee Robert Schiffer, first to question the conflict possibility, said perhaps Hoop Heaven can use the gym from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The organization requested use from 12 to 3:30 p.m. The Hoop Heaven program is offered through Mid- land Park Continuing Education. Hoop Heaven handles all the registration and other details involved with the program and pays $70 an hour for weekend use of the gym and $60 per hour for weekday use, according to Garvey. It has been using school facilities year-round for a number of years. Softball Association seeks vice president The Midland Park Softball Association is seeking candidates to fill the position of vice president for the 2015 season. Candidates are expected to attend board meetings; maintain the policy and direction of the MPSBA; pro- vide a positive, safe, and enjoyable learning experience for the members of the league; and participate in the planning and execution of the Midland Park Blastoff Tournament in June. Interested candidates may send their name, daugh- ter’s grade, contact information, best time to be reached, and their qualifications to brianrun26@yahoo.com. For more information, call Brian McCourt at (201) 248- 9701. |
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| December 10, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 PBA makes donations The Midland Park PBA Local #79 recently presented a donation to Midland Park High School Principal Nick Capuano in support of the Holocaust Study Tour. Pictured above are Patrol- man Chris Birch, MPHS Principal Nick Capuano, and Sergant Greg Kasbarian. At right: PBA Local #79 also presented a donation to Midland Park High School teachers Jason Gangi and Katie Kuperus in support of the Novem-beard campaign to raise awareness of men’s health and two Midland Park families dealing with cancer. Pictured are Patrolman Chris Birch, Jason Gangi, Katie Kuperus, and Sergeant Greg Kasbarian. |
| Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 10, 2014 Park Windmill Pancake Breakfast with Santa set The Midland Park Fire Department will host its Annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the firehouse on Witte Drive. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, coffee, and juice. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for chil- dren ages two through 12. Children under two will be admitted free of charge. At the event, children will receive a souvenir photo and small gift from Santa. Library board plans meeting The Midland Park Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, Dec. 18. The board will gather at 7:30 p.m. at the library located at 250 Godwin Avenue. Chamber changes date The date of the Midland Park Chamber of Commerce Holiday Dinner has been changed to Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Fiona’s Restaurant on Godwin Avenue. The cost is $20 for members and $30 from non members. Please RSVP to lisa@mpkchamber.com Annual Cookie Walk set The Midland Park United Methodist Church, located at 269 Godwin Avenue, will host its annual Cookie Walk on Dec. 13. From 9 to 11:30 a.m., attendees are invited to select from dozens of homemade cookies and holiday treats. Cookies are sold by the pound. The church is seeking bakers for the event. Call (201) 445-3787. Treats may be brought to the church after 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. Baked items should be labeled with the baker’s name and the type of cookie. MPUMC hosts events The Christmas Tree Sale at the Midland Park United Methodist Church is open. The sale will run weekdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the month of December, or while supplies last. Advent Bible Study will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 16. The Wednesday session of classes will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 10, and 17. All are welcome. MPUMC has added a Friday Family Service to its schedule. The new service will begin at 7 p.m. All are invited for faith, food, and fellowship. On Saturday, Dec. 20, the church will host a Drop and Shop event for parents with young children. Children may be dropped off at the church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and par- ents may use the time to take care of last minute shopping and errands. Adults and older children from the Sunday school and youth group will be on hand to entertain the little ones with games, crafts, holiday cooking projects, a pizza lunch, and holiday movies on the big screen. There will be a $10 charge, which will benefit programs of the church’s youth group. The Midland Park United Methodist Church is located at 269 Godwin Avenue. Call (201) 445-3787 or visit mpum@optimum.net for more information. Lions announce contest The Midland Park Lions Charitable Foundation is holding a special cash prize contest. Just 300 tickets will be sold at $100 each. Three prizes will be awarded. The first place winner will receive 35 percent of the proceeds, the second place winner will receive 10 percent, and the third place winner will receive five percent. Winners will be announced at the organization’s Charity Ball on March 28, 2015. The winner need not be present. The charitable foundation provides grants to needy and worthy organizations such as the restocking of the Little Ferry and Moonachie libraries, which were hard hit by Hurricane Sandy. To purchase tickets contact Lion Jack Romano at (201) 444-8601 or mrzip6104@yahoo.com. Learn to dance This fall, Grand Ballroom in Midland Park will hold a program for teens who want to increase their social ease and dance skills. The studio is located in the rear mall of the Midland Park Shopping Center at 85 Godwin Avenue. High school students are invited to learn ballroom basics and social dances including Cha Cha, Swing, Salsa, Bachata, and line dancing. Class will meet on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:15 to 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 8 and 9, Feb. 7 and 8, March 7 and 8, April 4 and 5, and May 9 and 10. For details, contact the studio at (201) 445-2515. MPEPTA hosts Parents Night Out event The Midland Park Elementary Parent Teacher Associa- tion will host a parent social, “A Taste of Midland Park,” on Saturday, Jan. 17. The event, to be held at the Midland Park Firehouse on Witte Drive, will feature samplings of the finest food establishments in Midland Park. Entertainment will be provided by a DJ. Attendees are invited to dance, sing, and enjoy a candy bar. The organization will hold a des- sert auction and a cash prize contest. Tickets are $25. The event is BYOB and seating is limited. To purchase tickets, contact Joan Doumas at chelly1227@aol.com or (201) 889-5301 or Jaimie Calta- bellatta at jaimie145@gmail.com or (551) 500-1143. MPCE schedules trips Registration is now open for the Midland Park Con- tinuing Education program’s day trips, trips to Broadway shows, and overnight tours. Programs and trips are open (continued on page 21) |
| December 10, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 21 Park Windmill (continued from page 20) to residents of Midland Park and the surrounding com- munities. On March 19, visit New York City to see “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.” Overnight trips include a visit to the Azalea Festival in Norfolk, Virginia, April 23 through 26; a Branson County, Missouri tour, May 1 through 5; and a trip to Massachu- setts to visit Boston, Salem, and the North Shore, June 5 through 8. Trips also include the Finger Lakes in New York, July 15 through 17; Mackinac Island in northern Michigan, Aug. 16 through 22; Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard, Sept. 21 through 25; and Jekyll Island, South Carolina, Oct. 18 through 24. For details, call the MPCE office at (201) 444-2030 or view the brochure at www.mpsnj.org. Ski club to hold winter trips The Midland Park High School Ski Club will spon- sor four trips to Mountain Creek this winter. Trips are scheduled for Jan. 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2015. Students must purchase tickets for all four dates by Nov. 24. Participants will qualify for the group discount rate from the ski resort. The cost for transportation will be $155 for all four trips. Equipment rental and damage insurance are available. Checks for the bus transportation must be made pay- able to “MPCE” and returned along with the permission/ medical form by Nov. 25. A “transportation only” option is also available for purchase through Midland Park Continuing Education. There are options for family and friends to buy discounted mid-week/all access season passes, meal vouchers, and fun packs. For details and forms, visit MPHS Ski Club 2014-2015 Packet. For further details contact JoAnn Francolino at the MPCE office, (201) 444-2030 or Jfrancolino@mpsnj. org. MPPEF fundraiser announced The Community Thrift Shop provides an ongoing fundraiser for the Midland Park Public Education Foun- dation. The shop, located on the lower level of the Midland Park Shopping Center at 85 Godwin Avenue, donates a percentage of sales made on items designated as MPPEF donations. To donate gently-used and in season clothing to benefit the foundation, items should be marked “MPPEF 28.” The shop accepts donations on Mondays and on the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addi- tion to clothing for adults and children, the shop accepts donations of bric-a-brac, books, and toys in excellent con- dition. The shop cannot accept the following items: stuffed animals (except those with a tag attached), records, sports equipment, computers, printers, car seats, and clothing larger than size 22. The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Colleen Monahan at jcmonahan111@yahoo.com. Lions invite vets to join The Midland Park Lions Club is offering local U.S. veterans a special opportunity to serve the community. The “Involve a U.S. Veteran Program” offers qualified U.S. veterans an entrance fee waiver when joining a local Lions Club. Eligible veterans include retired U.S. military personnel or honorably-discharged members of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, National Guard, Navy, or Reserves. Those currently serving in the National Guard or Reserves are also eligible. Contact Jack Romano at (201) 444-8601 or zip6104@yahoo.com for information. The Midland Park Lions Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the headquarters of Horizon Pest Control, 45 Cross Avenue in Midland Park. Film Club forming Join the Film Club at the Midland Park Public Library, 250 Godwin Avenue. This group, which is similar to a book club, meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Participants pick up a copy of the selected film at the library and watch it at home. On the night of the meeting, club members view a film clip, discuss the movie, and enjoy a film-related snack. A discussion will be held on Dec. 11. Caregiver Support Group to meet Children’s Aid & Family Services’ Eldercare Program assists caregivers through its Caregiver Support Group, which is facilitated by eldercare social worker Sheila Brogan. This group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at the Northwest Senior Center at 46-50 Center Street in Midland Park. Caregivers who attend the group are given opportuni- ties to explore and share feelings, examine their coping skills, and learn about community resources available to provide assistance. The positive and supportive aspects of this support program help caregivers to better manage the stresses and strains of care-giving and to respond to their own needs and those of the person for whom they care. For more information, call Sheila Brogan at (201) 447-5695 on Tuesday or Wednesday or e-mail sheilabrogan@optonline.net. |
| Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 10, 2014 When in doubt, sit it out You may not have noticed, but the United States is now engaged in a bicentennial of a war with Great Britain: the one that took place between 1812 and 1815. I saw a well- made documentary about this war -- made, I think, in cooperation with Canada -- and a well-made lower-budget documentary about “The Star-Spangled Banner” made, I believe, by or with the help of the State of Maryland. Dolley Madison also appeared on “The American Experi- ence.” Beyond that, the bicentennial of the second war with Britain has been a rather quiet event. Meanwhile, back in Paris, the bicentennial of the wars that led to the U.S. War of 1812 are getting rave reviews where it counts: at the cashbox. Napoleon Bonaparte - - once almost lynched by the widows and bereft mothers of his dead soldiers, and ousted from power twice by the French elected officials -- is now the hot ticket in the sale of memorabilia at prices never seen before. A gold-encrusted saber once worn by Napoleon sold for $6.5 million in 2007. At the most recent sale, a bicorn hat Napoleon once tried on and then gave away to his chief veterinarian sold for $2.4 million to a Korean food company. A pair of Napoleon’s gloves, appraised at 6,000 Euros, sold for 60,000. A lock of his hair sold for 37,000 Euros. Three pages of Napoleon’s late-in-life English grammar exercises brought $25,000 years ago and are today appraised at $250,000. These may not be real-world prices to Americans, but the auction cleared $10 million. Americans may have trouble understanding this because Napoleon has always been “shorted” by American history and most U.S. high schools do not have teachers who are really qualified to teach modern European history. Start with the idea that Napoleon was exceptionally short. The general notion is that Napoleon was five-foot- two. He was measured at five-foot-two shortly before and immediately after his death -- in French inches. Convert French inches to British inches -- the ones we use today -- and he was actually five six or five seven. This places him an inch or two above the average height for a French- man of his era, the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The illusion that Napoleon was short is fostered by the fact that he is often portrayed standing beside his Grenadiers of the Guard, men selected for their imposing height, or beside European royals who were also taller than the average citi- zens of their countries due to an undoubtedly better diet. One of the same authorities who tells us about the dis- crepancy in French and British inches refers to Napoleon as being called “The Little Corporal.” He replaces one myth with another. Napoleon was never a corporal at all, let alone a little one. As a son of the Corsican nobility, he was accred- ited to study to be an officer at a French royal cadet school at Brienne and was commissioned as a junior lieutenant of artillery at the age of 15. “The Little Corporal” nick- name appears to have been an invention of P.J. Beranger, a French popular poet born 10 years after Napoleon, who sentimentalized him under that nickname. When Napoleon was alive, his French nickname was “The Thunderer.” The other most prevalent myth about Napoleon is that he was crazy. “And surely Napoleon was the maddest of them all,” the Mad Guru (Eduardo Cianelli) tells Cary Grant in “Gunga Din,” which is arguably the most racist Hollywood film ever produced by a major studio. Napoleon was, in fact, exceptionally lucid from start to near the finish. His verbal rages were simulated to intimidate upper-class Frenchmen and other Europeans who were taught to be nonchalant even during duels or under heavy gunfire. His decisions -- as opposed to his outbursts -- were generally rational, except when he sometimes overrated the power of his own reputation when dealing with the British and, above all, the Russians, who prided themselves on their stolid endurance rather than any tactical finesse. I personally had four relatives fighting against Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, but the battle that actually sank his career was not Waterloo but Borodino in Russia in 1812. Napoleon generally won by capitalizing on his enemy’s mistakes. At Austerlitz in 1805, he had charged into a gap between the allied Austrians and Russians and destroyed each of their armies piecemeal. The Russians at Borodino simply stood their ground and took the pounding. “Those Russians -- they were human bastions,” Napo- leon said. When Napoleon finally attacked, there were enough stubborn Russians left to shoot the first waves of the French to pieces, even though they lost almost twice as many sol- diers as France and the south German allies from the in- law side of the family. As the Canadian former officer and journalist Gwynne Dyer said in “War,” to understand the carnage at Borodino, imagine a jumbo jet crashing into the ground every five minutes for 12 straight hours. On the way back from Moscow, after the Russians refused to surrender and set fire to their own capital, the French Grand Armee had a chance to push a small Rus- sian force out of the way and take a safe road back to Poland. Napoleon, still shaken, took one look at the Russian defenders, remembered Borodino, and detoured down the road the French used for the invasion the previous summer. The countryside had been stripped and the French starved, froze, and suffered an epidemic of typhus that virtually destroyed the greatest army in European history to that time. Napoleon hopped into a sleigh and abandoned his men. His reputation with all but the most fanatical French mili- tarists collapsed. The French reputation for political cyni- cism may date from that particular sleigh ride. It may be back based on sale prices for his used socks. Napoleon’s importance to America had two major points like his 17 known surviving hats. He sold Jefferson the Louisiana Territory in a deal that was technically illegal. The Americans convinced themselves early in 1812 that Russia was soon to be finished off and Britain would have to come to terms. The War of 1812 saw the British burn the public buildings of Washington, only to be halted at New Orleans by an American army that included American Indians and African-American slaves who got a few days off for the occasion. America survived Napoleon at a safe distance, but we ignore his vast importance to European and world history at our peril. Even at five-foot-seven, he was not likely to beat Britain and Russia at the same time. He should have remembered this. When in doubt, sit it out. Officials promote healthy habits Representatives from the Wyckoff Family YMCA pre- sented a check to Franklin Lakes Mayor Frank Bivona in support of the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign and Franklin Lakes Recreation initiatives. Pictured at left are Bryan McDonnell, Wyckoff YMCA; Mayor Frank Bivona; Dina Robinson; Frank Crotty, Y Board of Directors; and Jason Robinson, recreation director. Below: The committee for the Franklin Lakes Splash and Dash Youth Biathlon and Teen Challenge recently cel- ebrated another successful event at the Indian Trail Club. A check was presented to Mayor Frank Bivona by the Wyckoff YMCA’s Executive Director Joy Vottero. All proceeds benefit the Y’s Franklin Lakes initia- tives and the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign. |
| December 10, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 23 Wyckoff Wanderings Library hosts events On Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the Wyckoff Public Library will present a night of Open Video Gaming for tweens and teens in grades 6-10. The event will be held in the Monroe Room and snacks will be provided. The library has planned two December Family Movies Nights. The films will be shown in the Shoymeyer Room. On Thursday, Dec. 18, “Guardians of the Galaxy” will be the feature presentation from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A screening of “Elf” will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23. The library is located at 200 Woodland Avenue. For more information, call (201) 891-4866. Blood Drive set The Wyckoff Public Library and Community Blood Services will sponsor a Blood Drive from 3-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18. The mobile donation vehicle will be parked in front of the library at 200 Woodland Avenue. To schedule an appointment, call the reference desk at (201) 891-4866, extension 2, or visit www.wyckofflibrary.org under the Events Calendar. Walk-in donors are welcome, but may have to wait for an available technician, and may be turned away if the schedule is full. Any healthy individual aged 17 through 75 and weigh- ing at least 110 pounds may donate. Donors should eat a moderate meal before donating and must bring identifica- tion showing signature. Donors receive complimentary non-fasting cholesterol and glucose screening. Library presents ‘All about Elvis!’ Celebrate the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s 80th birthday with a unique entertainment experience presented by Rex Fowler of the folk duo Aztec Two-Step. This 7 p.m. event will be held Jan. 9 at the Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Avenue in Wyckoff. Act One of the evening will feature a buffet dinner of Elvis’ favorite foods. Act Two includes a one-hour docu- mentary, “200 Cadillacs,” produced by Fowler about Elvis’ unusual generosity. Act Three includes a 45-minute con- cert by Fowler and his band. The program will include new songs plus favorite Elvis hits. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the reference desk. For more information, call (201) 891-0656. This pro- gram is sponsored by the Friends of the Wyckoff Library and the Rizzo Cultural Arts Series. Epichorus to perform On Dec. 12, Temple Beth Rishon will host The Epicho- rus. The group will present a free concert celebrating the diversity of Jewish music. The group will join with Cantors Ilan Mamber and Summer Greenwald-Gonella, Rabbis Ken Emert and Lois Ruderman, the Temple Beth Rishon Adult Choir, Kol Rishon for the 7 p.m. pre-Chanukah Shabbat evening service with Itay Goren on piano, and Jimmy Cohen on percussion. The concert, supported by the Channa Mamber Memo- rial Music Fund, will begin at 7:45 p.m. when Zach Fred- man and his musical ensemble will perform music of the Judaeo-Arabic Jews. The Epichorus, created and curated by Fredman, is an ensemble channeling the sounds of Judeo-Arabic retro- folk. The ensemble plays original music, interspersed with repertoire from 1930s Egypt, the religious songs of Syrian and Iraqi Jews, Sufi and classical Arabic tunes, creating new sounds in world music, returning listeners to the ecstatic states of the desert, the harem and the market- places of the Middle East. The evening will begin with a 6 p.m. congregational dinner. The cost for dinner is $18 for adults, $10 for chil- dren, with a family maximum of $40. Reservations are required. For more information or to reserve tickets, call (201) 891-4466 or visit www.bethrishon.org. An Oneg Shabbat with desserts will follow the con- cert. Christmas Tree Sale under way The Wyckoff Lions Club’s annual Christmas Tree Sale is under way at the parking lot across from Boulder Run on Franklin Avenue. The sale will continue through Dec. 20 or until all the trees are sold. This is the 41st year the club has hosted its tree sale. Choose from a selection of balsam, Frasier, and Doug- las firs. This year, a wreath maker will be on site to assist with designing wreaths in 12-, 16-, and 20-inch sizes. Sale hours are weekdays from 5 to 9 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Celebration set The Wyckoff Town Hall Menorah Lighting and Cha- nukah Celebration will be held Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. The community is invited to join Mayor Doug Christie and local officials for the festivities. In addition to the meno- rah lighting, participants will enjoy a live ice-carving of a six-foot ice menorah by Kristoff and Olaf, live music, hot Chanukah refreshments, glow giveaways, and a special fundraiser. For more information, or to help sponsor the event, call Chabad Jewish Center at (201) 848-0449 or visit www. chabadplace.org. Honor a loved one at CHCC’s ‘Tribute in Lights’ Last year, Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff introduced Tribute in Lights, a new holiday tradition that provides a unique opportunity to make a contribution in honor of, or in memory of, a loved one. This holiday season, Tribute in Lights will again illuminate a main area of CHCC’s campus at 301 Sicomac Avenue. The name of each person being remembered or hon- ored, along with the donor’s name, will be published in the 2014 Tribute in Lights Commemorative Booklet, which will also contain scripture, poetry, and reflective writings. All donors will receive a copy of the booklet in early 2015. It will also be available on CHCC’s website at www.Chris- tianHealthCare.org. Call Mellanie Chen at (201) 848-4312 to request a form. To make a tax-deductible gift, visit www.ChristianHealth- Care.org. The deadline to make gifts to be included in the booklet is Jan. 31, 2015. CHCC provides a broad continuum of high-quality care, including senior-life, short-term rehab, and mental-health services. As a non-profit organization, CHCC delivers care to the community based upon the Christian principles on which it was founded more than a century ago. For more information, visit ChristianHealthCare.org. Y group to perform ‘Shrek’ “Shrek,” everyone’s favorite ogre, will appear on the Wyckoff Y stage this December. The Y’s in-house theater company will bring all the beloved characters to life on stage, and prove there is more to the story than meets the ears. Irreverently fun for the whole family, “Shrek” proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre. Performances will be Dec. 11 through 14. Shows will Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets purchased in advance are $20 for adults; $15 for seniors, ages 62 and up; $15 for students, ages 13 through 22; and $12 for children age 12 and under. Prices will increase the day of show. To purchase tickets, call (201) 891-2081 or visit wyckoffymca.org. The Wyckoff Family YMCA is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue. New toddler class announced The Early Childhood Learning Center at Temple Beth Rishon will host an Open House on Dec. 11 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. to introduce its new class for the “young set.” The class, scheduled to begin in January, is for children who are over 15 months and walking. Sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and parents may choose between two to five mornings. The children in this class will be in an environment where they will grow socially, emotionally and cogni- tively. Temple Beth Rishon is located at 585 Russell Avenue. For more information on the school or this new class, contact the school’s director at (201) 891-4466 or preschool@bethrishon.org. Monday at the Movies slated The Wyckoff Public Library, located at 200 Woodland Avenue, presents free screenings of movies on Mondays at 2 p.m. “Joyeux Noel” (2005), starring Diane Kruger, Benno Furmann and Guillaume Canet will be the feature pre- sentation on Dec. 15. On Christmas Eve, 1914, German, French and Scottish troops call a truce to the brutal Great War to fraternize and celebrate, incurring the wrath of their governments. Based on a true story. The film is rated PG-13 and runs 116 minutes. On Dec. 22, see “Black Nativity” (2013) starring Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett and Jennifer Hudson. A street- wise teen from Baltimore raised by a single mother trav- els to New York to spend his Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives and embarks on a surprising and inspi- rational journey. The movie is rated PG and is 93 minutes long. “Hugo” (2011) starring Asa Butterfield, Chloe Grace Moretz and Ben Kingsley will be the film selection on Dec. 29. An orphan who lives in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris becomes wrapped up in a mystery involv- ing his late father and an automaton. The PG rated movie is 126 minutes long. |
| Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 10, 2014 Obituaries Erin Carty Erin Carty of Mahwah died Nov. 27. She was 34. She was a graduate of Villanova University, attended the London School of Economics, and was currently attending NYU and George Washington University for her master’s degrees. She was a Wharton Fellow, taking master’s classes in Dubai, Shanghai, and India. She was director of stra- tegic initiatives for AmeriHealth New Jersey. She was an adjunct professor at Wharton University of Pennsylvania, where she created a social enterprise that focused on build- ing a social network of students helping one another to build confidence in themselves and seek/build sustenance in times of intellectual stress. She created Iamgreen.com and Picture Prosperity. She was a member of UNICEF Next Generation, where she was a champion of their Social Media Committee, and was part of many other professional and charitable organizations. She is survived by her mother Margaret Carty and her siblings Meghan Shadwell and Kyle Ann Blakeley. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her father John Carty. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to Spectrum for Living, Development Department, 210 Rivervale Road, Suite 3, River Vale, NJ 07675-6251 or to the John F. Carty Scholarship Fund, Attention: Athletic Director - Mahwah High School, 50 Ridge Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Susan Marie Da Silva Susan Marie Da Silva, nee Baer, of Chester, New York, formerly of Ramsey, died Nov. 29. She was 53. She was a graduate of Ramsey High School and Dominican Col- lege in Blauvelt, New York, specializing in nursing. She worked over 20 years for the Valley Hospital in the labor and delivery department. She was a parishioner of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Ramsey. She is sur- vived by her husband Pedro E. Da Silva and her children Anita Virmani, Adrianna Da Silva, and Diego Da Silva. She was predeceased by her parents Cyril Ralph Baer and Marie (nee Frohlich) Baer. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to the Susan DaSilva’s Children Education Fund. Contact Van Emburgh-Sneider- Pernice Funeral Home at (201) 327-0030 or www.vanem- burghsneider.com for further information. Stephanie Dombroski Stephanie Dombroski, nee Diliberto, of Mahwah died Nov. 30. She was 49. She is survived by her husband Thomas Dombroski and her children Michael, Christopher, and Katherine. She is also survived by her mother Stella Diliberto, father-in-law John Dombroski, and her brother Michael. She was predeceased by her father Sam Diliberto, mother-in-law Margaret Dombroski and her brother Joseph. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Per- nice Funeral Home in Ramsey. great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Oliverie Funeral Home in Manchester. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142 Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Anthony Esposito of Mahwah died Dec. 1. He was 29. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Vermeulen Funeral Home in Franklin Lakes. Elizabeth Jean O’Brien, nee Kelly, of Upper Saddle River died Nov. 30. She was 88. She is survived by her chil- dren Kevin O’Brien, Adrienne Beattie, Michael O’Brien, Laurence O’Brien, Brendan O’Brien, Vincent O’Brien, and Peter O’Brien. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and her siblings Adrienne Fisher, Marie McCaffrey, and Brian Kelly. She was predeceased by her husband Brian M. O’Brien. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Anthony Esposito Jerome A. Glanzberg Jerome A. Glanzberg of Franklin Lakes died Nov. 28. He was 83. He is survived by his wife Evelyn, nee Nelson, and his children Bruce, Nancy Steinfeld, and Gary. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, one great-grand- child, and his brother George. Arrangements were made by Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors in Hackensack. Memorial donations may be made to the Arbor Day Foundation at www.arborday.org. Bruce Jasper Bruce Jasper of Mahwah, formerly of Midland Park, died Nov. 30. He was 61. He worked for the Ramsey Board of Education as a custodian at Ramsey High School. Previ- ously, he worked at Walt Jasper Texaco and Midland Auto Parts, both in Midland Park. He was an umpire in Midland Park and Woodcliff Lake for many years. He is survived by his sons Jamie Jasper of Clifton and Travis Jasper of Tampa, Florida. He is also survived by his siblings Jeffrey Jasper, Gail Harris, Lynn Riccardi, and Thelma Solinsky, four nephews, and one niece. He was predeceased by his parents Walter and Gussie Jasper. Arrangements were made by the Olthuis Funeral Home in Midland Park. Memorial dona- tions may be made to the Midland Park Baseball Associa- tion, P.O. Box 501, Midland Park, NJ 07432. John Marotta John Marotta of Franklin Lakes died Nov. 24. He was 94. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Before retiring, he was in sales for Xerox in New York and N.U.B.S of New Jersey. He was a parishioner of Most Blessed Sac- rament R.C. Church in Franklin Lakes and was an U.S. Army Reservist. He is survived by his daughter Diane Marotta of Franklin Lakes, two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Anne (nee Trupia) Marotta, his children Margaret Marotta and John Marotta, and his sister Rose Marotta. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Vermeulen Funeral Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to the Franklin Lakes Ambulance Corps, P.O.Box 302, Franklin Lakes, 07417. Irene J. Montorio Irene J. Montorio of Manchester, formerly of Ho-Ho- Kus, died Nov. 23. She was 89. She was an executive secre- tary for Western Union in Mahwah for 15 years before she retired in 1984. She was a member of Leisure Village West Golf Club, bridge club, and the Navy League. She is sur- vived by her husband Salvatore Montorio and her daugh- ter Cathy Gray of Ringwood, two grandchildren, and two Elizabeth Jean O’Brien William E. Sica William E. Sica of Allendale died Nov. 27. He was 69. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was the owner and operator of Sica Enterprises in Ramsey. He was a member of the Maywood Athletic Club and attended Church of the Guardian Angel in Allendale. He is survived by his daughter Christine M. Sica of Carmel, New York, his mother Marjorie C. Sica of Allendale, and his siblings Carolyn Finley Schellhase of Mahwah and Michael J. Sica of Wyckoff. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Marie Arnot Sinclair Marie Arnot Sinclair of Wyckoff died Nov. 28 She was 89. She graduated from Mills Teaching College (now Adel- phi University) in New York City. She worked for eight years with IBM in the New York City office and later in the Paterson office. She was a Grey Lady at Valley Hospital and a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, both for 15 years. She is survived by her husband William B. Sinclair of Wyckoff and her daughter Barbara Jean. She is also survived by two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son David and her granddaughter Kimberly Nicole. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memo- rial donations may be made to the Christian Health Care Center at 301 Sicomac Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Michael J. Spruyt Michael J. Spruyt of Mahwah, formerly of Brooklyn, New York, died Nov. 27. He was 81. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He graduated Saint John’s University and was employed by Bloomsburg Mills, Inc. for 30 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and dedicated to his local parish. He is survived by his children Michael of Mahwah, James of Idaho, and Kathleen of Florida, and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Anna Mae Seery and his brother Kenny. Arrangements were made by Wanamaker and Carlough Funeral Home in Suffern, New York. Memo- rial donations may be made to Mary Help of Christians Center at www.mhctampa.org. |
| December 10, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 25 Religious Notes Orpheus Club announces Holiday Gala The Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus will present its annual Holiday Gala Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. at the Ridgewood United Methodist Church, 100 Dayton Street in Ridgewood. This year’s program will feature a diverse selection of carols and songs, including “Carol of the Bells,” Johnny Marks’ “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” Tchesnokov’s “Salvation Belongeth to Our God” in the original Russian, Faure’s “Cantique de Jean Racine” in French, “Let the River Run” by Carly Simon, and many others. This year’s guest soloist is an exciting and charismatic new talent, baritone Peter Ogrodnik. Tickets are $15 in advance and $25 at the door. Advance purchases may be made online at www.ridgewoodorpheus- club.org and at Daily Treat Restaurant, Wine Seller, and Town and Country Apothecary in Ridgewood; Lewis Drug in Westwood; Perry’s Florist and Rock Ridge Pharmacy in Glen Rock; Wine and Spirit World in Ho-Ho-Kus; and Benny’s Luncheonette in Fair Lawn. Seniors and students under 17 years of age may purchase tickets at the door for $18. The Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus has been a keystone of the cultural life of the tri-state region for 109 years. Founded in 1905, it is the oldest cultural institution in all of Bergen County. Now over 50 voices strong, the group is directed by John Palatucci and accompanied by pianist Ron Levy. Church celebrates 85 th year Immaculate Conception Church will begin its 85th year with a Ceremony of Candles on Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. Under the direction of Patricio Molina, the cantata will usher in the Season of Light with performances by the adult choir and soloists. The children of Immaculate Conception will present the story of the first Christmas through a Living Nativity. Immaculate Conception Church will celebrate Christ- mas Eve Masses on Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. in the church and in the gym, and at 6 and 8 p.m. with the adult choir. Masses for Christmas, Dec. 25, will be held at 8 and 10 a.m. and noon. The church is located at 900 Darlington Avenue in Mahwah. Saint John’s hosts Community Messiah Sing St. John’s Memorial Episcopal Church in Ramsey will resound with a chorus of voices singing Handel’s “Mes- siah” on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. Members of the com- munity are invited to add their voices to one of the greatest oratorios ever written. Listeners are also welcome. A Candlelight Reception in the church’s parish hall will immediately follow the performance. The performance will be directed by Choirmaster Drew Kreismer and accompanied by organist Richard Frey on the Nevin pipe organ, which consists of more than 1,300 pipes across three manuals. The concert soloists include soprano Manami Hattori, mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Merrill, tenor Sean Fallen, and bass Jose Pietri Coimbre. The Saint John’s Senior Choir will provide additional vocal support. Just how, where, and when the tradition of Community Messiah Sings began is less than clear. The practice of standing for the Hallelujah chorus is said to have begun when the piece was performed in London in 1743 and King George II stood upon hearing “For the Lord God omnipo- tent reigneth,” remaining on his feet until the chorus fin- ished. However the tradition began, singing Handel’s “Mes- siah” together with family, friends, and neighbors remains a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas. Tickets are $15 at the door or may be ordered in advance by calling the church. Singers may bring their own music scores or borrow one at the door. For details or directions, contact the church office at (201) 327-0703 or ellen.joyce@stjohnsramsey.org. Children’s Concert and Cookies set Local children are invited to attend a concert created especially for them. On Dec. 14, the Old Paramus Church will host a Children’s Concert and Cookies at 3 p.m. Attendees will gather in the sanctuary of the church at 660 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. During this interactive program, the organ will be removed from its hiding place so the children can gather around the organ console for most of the concert. Per- formers will include organist/Ridge School teacher Stew- art Holmes, trumpet player John Schmarak, and student instrumentalists from Ridge School. After the program, children will be treated to cook- ies and refreshments in the Education Building. For more information, call the church office at (201) 444-5933 or by visit www.oldparamus.org. |
| Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 10, 2014 ‘Foxcatcher’ is gripping tale of trust betrayed by Dennis Seuling “Foxcatcher” is a gripping tale of two brothers who are supported by a wealthy individual in pursuit of athletic greatness. The fact that the plot is based on true events makes the film all the more fascinating. Rather than just another inspiring sports saga, the movie portrays the darker side of human nature and how power can intimidate and destroy. Wrestler Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) and his brother David (Mark Ruffalo) both won gold medals at the 1984 Olympics. David is happily married with kids and has a job coaching. Mark does not have much of a life apart from practicing with his brother. When Mark unexpectedly gets a phone call from an assistant of John du Pont asking him to come to du Pont’s estate outside Philadelphia (called Foxcatcher Farm), he makes the expenses-paid trip. The meeting between the two men is uneasy. Du Pont (Steve Carell) speaks haltingly, gazes above him, and seems odd, but Mark chalks it up to the man’s lofty station in life. What is important to Mark is that du Pont wants him and his brother to come to Foxcatcher to train. They will receive lodging on the estate, train on state-of-the-art facil- ities, and be paid a generous yearly stipend. Mark is sold. His brother is not. David explains that he has a responsibil- ity to his family. His wife is happy and his kids are doing well in school. He will not uproot them. Mark accepts du Pont’s offer and all goes well…for a while. Du Pont’s eccentricities, rules, and mood swings become increasingly disturbing and eventually escalate. Mark finds he is living through far more than he antici- pated. “Foxcatcher” benefits from three superb performances. Steve Carell and Channing Tatum in ‘Foxcatcher.’ Carell, in an elegantly textured performance, with a pros- thetic nose that helps him to meld into the character of du Pont, provides a chilling portrayal of a man whose actual motivations are masked by patriotism and generosity. As Mark comes to a clearer understanding of du Pont, view- ers see him as more than just a slightly odd guy with a vast fortune. Maybe he wants to sponsor Team Foxcatcher, as he dubs his group of young wrestlers, just as a hobby. Gradually, however, he reveals himself as a dangerous, destructive force that can cause serious harm to his team and Mark, in particular. Tatum is often not taken seriously as an actor because of his movie star looks. As Mark, he turns in a highly dra- matic performance despite having little dialogue. Both thankful to and intimidated by du Pont, Mark minds his tongue and internalizes a lot of what he is feel- ing. Thanks to Tatum’s compelling reactions and body lan- guage, the viewer never doubts for a moment exactly what is going through Mark’s mind. That takes serious concen- tration and focus. Sure, Tatum looks the part of a champi- onship wrestler, but that is merely the physical requirement of the role. Psychologically and emotionally, he is 100 per- cent on target. Ruffalo plays Mark’s older brother, David. An early scene, in which the brothers work out alone in a gym, estab- lishes their relationship. David is Mark’s mentor, friend, coach, and confidant. Since Mark does not have many friends or a romantic relationship of his own, he depends on David for moral support, guidance, and advice. Ruffa- lo’s David is deeply concerned for his brother and clearly loves him. When he speaks to Mark, it is with genuine feel- ing. Ruffalo conveys a brotherly bond that is crucial to the story. Director Bennett Miller (“Moneyball,” “Capote”) under- scores the theme of how the world perceives and shields those with wealth. Because du Pont is acclaimed a hero for championing amateur sports and sponsoring USA Wres- tling, his quirks and bizarre behavior are often overlooked. Rated R, “Foxcatcher” is an excellent, gripping film. It is one of the strongest releases of 2014. Cook Up Some Business! Advertise your restaurant in The Villadom TIMES. You’ll reach over 47,000 households. 201-652-0744 www.villadom.com |
| December 10, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 27 ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ features Marvel characters by Dennis Seuling “Guardians of the Galaxy” (Disney) introduces movie audiences to a set of 45-year-old characters that constitute a more obscure branch of the Marvel family tree. The Guardians are Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), also known as Starlord; green-hued Gamora (Zoe Saldaña); muscle-bound, dim-witted Drax (Dave Bautista); angry raccoon warrior Rocket (voice of Bradley Cooper); and a computer-generated cre- ation, the walking human- oid tree Groot (voice of Vin Diesel). A galactic villain wants to obtain the mystical Gamora (Zoe Saldaña) and Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) are part of an unusual team in ‘Guardians “infinity stone,” which will of the Galaxy.’ give him the power to rule may have been inspired by Chewbacca in the “Star Wars” the universe. The Guardians are determined to stop him. The movie has a lighthearted tone, far from the seri- series. Huge and powerful, he proves to be a valuable part ousness that infuses not only Marvel superheroes, but also of the team despite his limited language ability. Saldaña’s Gamora is a tough woman in the mold of those of the DC universe. The Guardians bicker, wisecrack, fight, and seem to have conflicting agendas until they Emma Peel from TV’s “The Avengers” or Trinity in “The Matrix.” An alien woman raised by a super-villain as an decide that uniting is in their best interest. Pratt, who has played the reliable friend of the main assassin who now wants to make amends, she holds up her character (“Delivery Man,” “Her”), finally gets to star, and end of the action while conveying vulnerability. Even with the role suits him. Peter Quill is flawed, often unsure of mint-green skin, Saldaña is alluring. Director James Gunn devotes considerable time to the himself, and funny — qualities that work for the character back stories and interaction of these heroic misfits who and balance the movie’s action and special effects. Rocket the raccoon, a tough-talking scrapper who bears clash with each other and with outside forces in this action- considerable hurt, is angry, embittered, quick on the trigger, packed story. The film has earned over $770 million world- and acts on emotion rather than reason. The others often wide, making it the second biggest hit of the year so far. Bonuses on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include have to rein him in. Cooper’s nuanced voice work allows deleted scenes, making-of featurettes, gag reel, digital copy, viewers to see Rocket as more than just a visual joke. The most amazing achievement is Groot, the tree, and a preview of “Marvel’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron.” “Dolphin Tale 2” (Warner Bros.) continues the reality- whose entire vocabulary consists of “I am Groot.” Groot based story of Winter, a dolphin rescued as a pup in 2005 from a crab trap that cost her her tail. The 2011 “Dolphin Tale” depicted her rescue and rehabilitation at Florida’s Clearwater Marine Aquarium, where she was fitted with a prosthetic tail. The family-friendly sequel reunites the main cast, led by Harry Connick Jr. as Dr. Clay Haskett; Nathan Gamble as Sawyer Nelson; Ashley Judd as his mom, Lor- raine; and Kris Kristofferson as Clay’s father. Several years after receiving the prosthetic tail, Winter loses her surrogate mother. Alone and grieving, she refuses to engage with anyone, even her best friend, Sawyer. Regu- lations require dolphins to be paired, but Dr. Haskett and (continued on Crossword page) |
| Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 10, 2014 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) his team cannot find her a companion and may have to lose their beloved Winter to another aquarium. Despite some harsh realities, the movie features lots of scenes of dolphins playing, frolicking, and interacting joy- fully with their human pals, while emphasizing compas- sion for creatures of the animal kingdom. Extras on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include several behind-the-scenes featurettes, a mini-documentary about Winter’s inspiring story, a digital copy, and a blooper reel. “When the Game Stands Tall” (Sony) tells the incred- ible story of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur (Jim Caviezel), who took the De La Salle High School Spartans team from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport. Ladouceur’s coaching methods were not about winning, but about building responsible men who were honest and loyal to one another. When tragedy unexpectedly strikes, the film shows how these bonded individuals cope with the unforeseeable curves life has in store. Though the winning record is an amazing hook, there is solid drama here. The script is based on true events, making the story all the more impressive. Michael Chiklis and Laura Dern co-star. Bonuses on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include director commen- tary, six deleted and extended scenes, a digital copy, a pro- file of Bob Ladouceur, and several making-of featurettes. “RWBY: Volume 2” (Cinedigm) is a visually striking anime Web series from the creators of “Red vs. Blue.” Set in the fictional world of Remnant, which is filled with supernatural forces, the series focuses on Team RWBY (pronounced Ruby), consisting of Ruby, Weiss, Black, and Yang. The show became a viral hit. In Volume 2, RWBY is back and ready for a second semester at Beacon, an acad- emy that trains the world’s strongest fighters. Between classes and homework, they have to find time to save the world. The team’s members must deal with the radi- cal political organization White Fang, ruthless criminal Roman Torchwick, and a mysterious new trio. Bonuses on the Blu-ray release include scoreboards, history videos, behind-the-scenes production diaries, and audio commen- tary with cast and crew. “Kids for Cash” (Kino Lorber) investigates a notori- ous scandal. In the wake of the shootings at Columbine High School, a small town in Luzerne County, Pennsyl- vania elected a charismatic judge who was determined to keep his kids in line. His harsh sentences ripped more than 3,000 children from their families and imprisoned them for years for petty crimes. When one parent dared to ques- tion his brand of justice, it was revealed that the judge had received millions of dollars from the privately owned juve- nile detention centers where the kids were incarcerated. In this documentary, director Robert May exposes the scandal behind the headlines, featuring extensive, exclu- sive access to the judges behind the scheme. Interestingly, the two judges — Mark Ciavarella and Michael Conahan — agreed to participate in the making of the film, against the advice of their attorneys, while their case was proceed- ing. May also makes a point of focusing on the tragedies that occurred with some of the kids who were sentenced, but his techniques are shaky. He relies too much on talking heads, and intercuts with footage that frequently fails to illuminate or illustrate what the speakers are discussing. Still, the documentary is a disturbing look at the toll cor- rupt justice takes on individuals, families, and society. |
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| Page 30 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 10, 2014 CLASSIFIED RELIGIOUS RELIGIOUS (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- dor of heaven, Mother of the Son of God. Immacu- late Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecu- tive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thank you for answering my prayers. kr RELIGIOUS Prayer to St. Jude cont. from preceding page Prayer to the Blessed Virgin ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. 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| December 10, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 31 Franklin Lakes Scribe Church hosts Christmas Pageant High Mountain Presbyterian Church at 730 Franklin Lake Road in Franklin Lakes will host its Christmas Pag- eant during the 10 a.m. the service on Dec. 14. All are welcome to watch the Christmas story unfold as told by adults, children, youth, and choir. For more information, visit www.pcfl.org, e-mail patpastas@msn.com, or call the church office at (201) 891-0511. ‘Raise Your Glass to Charles Dickens’ Join Ira and Julia Levin as they present “Raise Your Glass to Charles Dickens” at the Franklin Lakes Public Library on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. This musical tribute to Dickens will be full of holiday cheer. The award-win- ning Levins will present stories and sing-alongs based on the famous author. Seats for this free program will be available on a first- come basis. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Board of education to meet The Franklin Lakes Board of Education will meet on Monday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. The session will be held in the music room at Franklin Lakes Middle School at 755 Franklin Avenue. The public is invited. Santa Claus comes to town The Franklin Lakes Fire Department invites young- sters to visit with Santa at the firehouse on Bender Court on Sunday, Dec. 14. Santa and Mrs. Claus will tour the town from 11 a.m. until his arrival at the firehouse at 2 p.m. While at the firehouse, he will speak with children and distribute gifts until 5 p.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras. December children’s programs announced Registration is open for the December children’s pro- grams at the Franklin Lakes Public Library. To sign up, call the library at (201)891-2224 or stop in during regular hours. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Local author Barbara Puccia will present “Samantha Smartypants Runs for Class President” on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. The program is suggested for children in second and third grade. The event will feature activities, a snack, and a book signing. Registration is requested, but not required. A special Tot-Time Holiday program is set for Dec. 16. This single session of the weekly program will be held at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. and will feature winter-themed stories, activities, and a craft. This program is open to Franklin Lakes residents only. Toy Drive under way The Franklin Lakes PBA Local #150 is collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys for the Policeman’s Benevolent Association annual Toy Drive. The toys will be delivered to children and charities throughout the region. This year’s beneficiaries will be the children at Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center, Shelter Our Sisters, Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey, Tomorrow’s Children, and military fami- lies. Donations may be brought to the Franklin Lakes Police Department at 490 DeKorte Drive before Dec. 17. Scouts sell Christmas trees Franklin Lakes Boy Scout Troop 34’s annual Christmas Tree Sale is under way at the United Methodist Church located at 454 Pulis Avenue. The sale will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays through Dec. 21. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the troop. Library hosts events for teens The Franklin Lakes Library, located at 470 DeKorte Drive, will be hosting programs for teens throughout the month of December. For more information, call (201) 891- 2224. There will be a Drop-In Movie Blockbuster on Wednes- day, Dec. 10 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The animated film will feature the most accomplished canine in the world and his son who use a time machine to go on adven- tures. The movie is rated PG and runs for 92 minutes. On Thursday, Dec. 11 there will be a meeting of the Magic Gathering card group. From 3:30 to 5 p.m., attend- ees will learn how to play this card game or improve cur- rent skills. The library will host a Teen Video Games Holi- day Party on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Teens are invited to play the library’s best video games -- Xbox360, Wii, JustDance 2, and Super Smash Bros. -- while enjoying pizza and mozzarella sticks. This party is open to Franklin Lakes students in grades six and up. The Teen Room is open each Friday for a drop-in craft program from 1 to 5 p.m. Sign up for YN5 (Your Next Five), the library’s personalized reading list service for teens. E-mail teens@franklinlakes.bccls.org with a brief description of favorite authors or books, and the library will send sug- gestions for five new books to try. ‘Give a Book’ this year The Friends of the Franklin Lakes Public Library’s “Give a Gift, Give a Book” program provides library lovers an opportunity to honor friends and family while supporting the library’s collection. The public is invited to participate by donating funds for books honoring family members, friends, hard-to-buy-for relatives, favor- ite teachers, and others. For $30, a new book will be purchased and added to the library’s collection and a commemorative bookplate will be added to each volume. Order forms are available at the library located at 470 DeKorte Drive or online at www.franklinlakeslibrary.org. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. Prize donations requested The Colonial Road School PTA in Franklin Lakes is seeking prize donations for its Jan. 24, 2015 fundraiser. The PTA is encouraging the business community, fami- lies, and individuals to donate goods and services to the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. Each year, the parent-led organization provides funds to enhance the educational experience at Colonial Road School. In the past, the PTA has funded school field trips, cultural arts assemblies, and the purchase of classroom books and other educational materials. In addition to the January event, the parents host a vari- ety of social events throughout the year. In the past, the group has held a Halloween Bash, Bingo Night, and other family activities. Proceeds from these activities benefit the children at Colonial Road School. The Colonial Road School PTA is a non-profit orga- nization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and all donations are tax-deductible. For details, contact CRS PTA Treasurer Michelle Wickwire at (973) 715-1015 or mswickwire@gmail.com. PTA announces discount card fundraiser The Franklin Avenue Middle School PTA is sell- ing 2014-15 Shop Rite of Oakland discount cards. Get $5 off each order when the total amount purchased is a $100 or more. The discount card costs $20 and is valid from October 2014 through September 2015. E-mail slwinters@optonline.net to request an order form. |
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